i di G ‘7 Local and Other Items, ie Kuights of Hope dine at the Bijou to —_ Hk 4v/ious season is upon ws, Our mer- ints are all more or less afflicted. aa 7 Ss. W. Crapper, Esq., will agaiy be a candi. late for the representation of Ward 3, - ANOTHER Scott Act summons was issued by the Stipendiary Magistrate this forenoon. ilies luk steamer Neptune left Georgetown for ictou this morning,and will return this even- )> ‘ ! - > How. DoxnaLp Fenevson has been elected \ iwe- President of the Clydesdale Horse Asso- cation of Canada, consistence Cur quarterly session of the Sons %of Tem- perance will be held at Stanley Bridge on Friday, 28th inst. nies lisciaiilinasa [HERE was a small attendance at the ket to-day owing? to the snowstorm. were unchanged. niar- Prices Scilla Iris pleasing to notice the celerity with which our citizens cleared the snow off their sidewalks to-day. sdipsnclillialiaiai Tae Belvidere Gun Club will meet to-mor- row, Saturday, at the residence of R. R. Fitz- gerald, at 2.30 p. m. ibeeicaiintiidia Tose who are not already subscribers to Tue Examiner should send along their names and money at once. J fe micas, Waxtrep—The pump at the head of Hills- borough Street is out of repair. Wanted—a man who will fix it. - - THe special train with mails and passengers from Georgetown, arrived in the city about two o'clock this afternoon. aiiibenduain THe snow storm of last afternoon and even- ing did not interfere with the running of the trains, and all are on time to-day. eae ur Missionary anniversaries of the Metho- dist Churches of this city will be held on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday next. citaiertillacelineg Tue death is announced of Mr. Francis Fry, the head of the firm of J. S. Fry & Sons, cocoa manufacturers, Mr. Fry was 83 years of age. -_ >---—- A SENSATIONAL murder story, in which the names of several well-known citizens figured prominently, was afloat this morning. It was all a hoax. satis ascii Tue oil painting of Father Dan, on exhibi- tion in Newson's show window, is receiving much attention. All pronounce it an excel- lent likeness. sh iccecditpeaneis [vr is the intention of the Victoria Toboggaa Club te open the slide to-morrow evening. Members will please secure tickets at D. O'M. Reddin’s Drug Store. anton Tis rventnc.—-In the Methodist Brick Chureh, subject, ‘“‘Prayer for Missions,” Speaker, Rev. Mr. Carruthers. Collection for the Methodist Dorcas Society. oo No business at the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court this forenoon. There have been but three drunks fined so far this year. Does this mean good resolutions for 1887 ? Sib tides An exchange publishes a truly ——_ Christmas story, describing a ship ‘“ close- reefed scudding along under bare ode." That sort of rig is well calculated to amuse the marines, snag bslhliiainatal GospeL, Anmy.—Children’s meeting Satur- day at3 p.m. Meetings each evening at 8 p. m. Sunday the usual services at 9.30 a, m., 3.30 p. m., and at the close of Church servi- ces in the evening. All are welcome.—Capt. Bartlett in charge. —_—--— A norse and sleigh broke through the ice near the Ferry wharf this morning. A sleigh went through near the wharf on the Southport side yesterday forenoon, People should be careful about venturing on the ice until it is pronounced safe and has been properly bushed. i Here's a treasure for some enterprising merchant:— “A young lady desires a situation as sales- lady—three years’ experience; first-class recommendation, can sell whether customer wants to buy or not. Address, Box 240, Alymer, Ont.” The Monetary Times hopes that ere this she is plying her persuasive arts for a monetary consideration, which shall soon afford her, in the words of Dr. Samuel Johnson, ‘a potential- ity of wealth beyond the dreams of averice.’ —_—--~»>---— Tue Summerside Literary and Scientific Institute has commenced its season's work. At a meeting held on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the en- suing year: President—D. Montgomery. ist Vice-President—Captain J. Walsh. 2nd Vice-President—R. H. McDonald. Secretary-Treasury—John Mollison. Executive Committee—Neil McLeod, C. Bb. MeNeill, T. J. Clark. The members are all determined to make this winter's meetings of the Institute more interesting than last. —— Masonre,—At a special communication of St. John’s Lodge, No. 1, A. F. & A. M., held at Masdhic Hall, on the 29th December, ult., the following officers were duly installed by H. Pp. G. M. Bro. Adam Murray for the ensuing year, viz. :— W M—Henry J Worth. S W—John Collings. J W—Joka Ross. Treas—A N Large. Sec’'y—John G J Weldon. Chap—Thomas J Leeming. S D—John A Messervey. J D—David L Hooper. 8S S-—John MeNeill. J S—-W John Fraser. Marshal—Simon W Crabbe. O G—David M Fraser. 1 G —Robert McPherson. Tyler—John Hobbs. — ieee Tue Monetary Times says :—Just is the fate which converts the American fishing schooner Highland Light, forfeited for violating the law, into a n cruiser, hence- forth to be known a = oe t. The se morphosis was effec y the governmen reotainn purchaser at the judicial sale. Sail- ing vessels have an advantage over steamers, as cruisers on the fishing const, the smoke of the latter heralding th at a great distance, and giving the poachers a chance of escape, and small vessels are required to ap- proach the coast and range the coves. No more suitable vessels for this purpose could well be got than American fishers, fitted out with special reference to the speed! orgniees to enable a boos to —/ = - aa i ~ THE DAILY EXAMINER, - TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. {SeectaL Desearcues Tro THE EXAMINER, ] Ministers at Woodsteck. Woopstrock, Jan. 6. The meeting at the rink this evening was an enthusiastic success. A large of ladies graced the assembly which was estimated at fully fifteen hundred, the surrounding country being liberally re- | presented. The Woodstock band played before the opening, and as[Hon. Messrs Bowell, Costigan, Foster and Senator Poirier mounted the platform they were | cordially received. Big Fire in Halifax. Hawuirax, Jan. 3. The largest and most destructive fire in Halifax, for five years, occurred in Gran- ville Street this morning. It began in Heisler’s furrier store, then spread to the rear of Baldwin & Co.s’ crockery store. The Heislers estimate their loss at $8,000, and Baldwin's loss will be heavy. a —_ The Maurie Poisoning. New York, Jan. 6. The illness of the Brooklyn druggist, Maurie, and his children, reported yester- day as having been poisoned, has created considerable interest among the medical profession. An examination of the bodies of the children to-day shows that they all died of smallpox. Burned to Death. INGERSOLL, Ont., Jan. 6. A house occupied by an elderly woman named Scott, was discovered on fire this evening. When the firemen entered the place they found Mrs. Scott dead and burn- ed almost beyond recognition. It is not known how the accident happened. a Fearful Snow Storm. LONDON, Jan. 6. Fearful snow storms are reported at Florence, Perugia, Venice, Genoa and the whole of the Piedmont. An _ incessant downfall of rain at Rome threatens the overflow of the Tiber. Another Aristocratic Divorce Suit. Eprneureu, Jan. 6. The Marchioness of Queensbury has in- stituted an action fur divorce against her husband, the Marquis of Queensbury. The action will be tried here and will begin next week. ae Conductor Killed. Kuyaston, Ont., Jan. 6. D. Dauby, a freight conductor on the Grand Trunk, was caught between the cars here, to-day, and crushed to death. Damaged by Fire. Miziwavkig, Jan. 6. The Reliance Machine Works were damaged tothe extent of $25,000 by fire to-night. Covered by insurance. The Secretary for War. Lonpvon, Jan. 6. Right Hon. Edward Stanhope, at present Colonial Secretary, has accepted the oflice of Secretary for War. Unfounded: Orrawa, Jan. 6. The rumor that Parliament was dissolved to-day is incorrect. — Weather Bulletin. Toronto, January 7 —10 a.m. Strong winds from south-west and west, in- creasing to a moderate gale in the northern portion; partly clearing colder weather, with local snow falls, Sxnowsnoes, Moccasins, Toboggans, Tuques and Sashes at Stanley Bros. jan7 3i vilienetiidiincar In Reading, Pa., one night recently, a young man, with a child three or four years old, visited half a dozen or more saloons in the central part of the city until he became intoxicated. He said that his wife died last week, that he had no housekeeper, and he and the child now composed the family. Consequently when he went out to have a time he had to take the child along with him. Before this particular time had pro- gressed far he was escorted home by a policeman. _—_—_>——-- CoLORED BLANKETS, for snowshoe suits, at : ag Stanley Bros. jan7 3i ee It is stated by German papers that in order to hasten the Russification of Poland the Imperial family of Russia has bought a number of estates formerly held by Poles and Germans, and the leading members of the Russian nobility are said to have fol- lowed this example. db SuiMlapiinanie An emigrant boarding house at Chicago was burned to the ground early one morn- ing last week. Two servant girls were in- jured by jumping, and several lodgers were cut and bruised. All escaped in little more than their night clothing. _ --_-—-— A candidate for an office in Hamailtc > county, Florida, recently puschased a vote, it is said, with a dozen of eggs. iintnanibindee, An exchange has an article on ‘“* Why Bees Make Honey.” They make it to cell. —— A howling swell—an ulcerated tooth. CIGARS. Best BRANDS in the City, retai] at Lowest Prices. Calland examine goods and prices. MRS. B. CONNOLLY, __ Corner Queen and King Streets. Jan, 3, 1887—3i edd Wholesale and number | M ADE on the premises, from the Best Sugar and Finest Flavorings obtaina’ le, Don't run the risk of eating poisonous, adul- terated candy, when you can be sure of getting it pure from us. Our TABLETS AND DROPS are equal to the finest English Confectionery, and | have the advantage of being Fresh. Our Caramels are very nice; our Chocolate Creams are delicious; our Brown Cream is the kind Ben Butler likes; our Cherry Candy and | Chock Sticks are what the boys like. | Come and we will suit your taste and your | purse, ’ y ‘ 7 FRUITS AND NUTS in great variety. Choice GROCERIKS, Colgate’s Toilet Soaps and Perfamery. B. BALDERSTON. Ch’town. Dec. 16-3 wks 2 aw wky li NOTICE. Wwe have to request? from parties indebted to us, an early settlement of their accounts, otherwise we will take legal proceedings to coi- lect the same. Saveexpenses by paying at once and oblige PERKINS AND STERNS. 2wks eod Dec. 23, 1886 TO BUY ALL YOUR Bry Goods —AND— CLOTHING Where Everything is Cheap. COME AND SEE THE h-A-R-G-A-I-N-S that we offer in ALL KINDS of DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING. GEO. £. FULL, Sign of “RED LION,” QUEEN STREET. Nov,2. 1886. WANTED E desire to correspond with a few men, in reference to working up a business in Prince Edward Island. Capital not required; wages good. Full information given on application, either by letter or personally, at office, No. 4, 724 Prince Wm. Street, St. John, N. B. Jan, 4, 1837--2aw & wky mn The “Old London” OYSTER HOUSE [5 the most reliable place in the city to get Fresh Narrows’ Oysters. The Half-Sheil Department cannot be surpassed in the Province for conven- ience and neatness. It is supplied daily with the Best Oysters that can be procured. The Stews that are served in the Saloon have never failed to more than please the most fastidious. axquisite ? is the exclamation of those who order by th® Pint, Quart, &c., and are always agreeably sur prised at the size and flavor. Aiways on Hand, the Largest Stock of Cigars in the city, and the best brands available.| JOHN JOY. Nov. 6, 1886—eod tf FOR SALE. Ten Shares in “‘omhe Examiner Pub- lishing Company,” each Share representing $100in the Capital Stock. TH E undersigned offers for Sale TEN SHARES (all paid up) of the Capital Stock of THE EXAMINER PUBLISHING COMPANY. Will be sold in lots of one or more shares, to suit purchasers, For further particulars apply to J. W. MITCHELL, Ch’town, Nov. 9, 1886. HORSESHOEING. HAVING secured the services of MR. WIL- JAM TUCKER, a native of this Island, who has had nine years’ experience as a Horse- shoer in the United States, [ am prepared to supply a long-felt want in this line. Mr. Tucker has reduced horseshoeing to a science, and is prepared to perform all classes of work in a common-sense and scientific manner. I need not inform the intelligent horseowner that the gait of the horse and condition of the feet must be understood to weight a horse properly and to successfully operate thereon. Numerous patrons already admit the merits of the work performed, and recommend his system of shoeing. Customers can always depend on prompt attention and entire satisfaction. : W. J. FRASER. Ch’town, Nov. 17, 1886. A. A. ALLAN, M. D., C. M., Trinity University, FELLOW TRINITY MEDICAL COLLEGE, TORONTO, ONTARIO, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. St. Peter’s Bay. dag T-why 3 nvds Orrice—At MR. DAVED LAWSON’S, Head - - = FRIDAY.’ JANUARY: 7. 1887. PURE GANDY NOTICE i e THE Rook Debts of W. R. BOREHAM, Boot and Shoe Merchant of this city, have been assigned to the undersigned, to whose agent amounts due to him will be payable, at the shop occupied by Mr. Boreham. AMHERST POOT. & SHOE MANUFAC TURING CO. J. M. McLrop, Agent, Dec. 30, 1886. Dominion of Canada, Province of Prince Edward Island, IN THE SUPREME COURT. IN the matter of an Act of the Parliament of Canada, passéd in the forty-fifth year of Her present Majesty’s reign, Chapter 23, intitnied An Act Kespecting Insolvent Banks, Insur- ance Companies, Loan Companies, Buildiag Societies and Trading Corporations, and of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Prince Ejward Island, an Insolvent Banking Company. OTICE is hereby given that His Honor Mr. Justice Peters has, by order bearing date the Twenty-ninth day of December, instant, directed ameeting Of the creditors of the above-named Inselvent Banking Company,to be summoned pursuant to the above statute, togexamine the accounts of the liquidation, preparatory to the tinal closing thereof, and to take into considera- tion the amount of remuneration proposed by the Judge in Liquidation, to be allowed to the liquida- tors for their services, namely, the sum of seven- teen thousand dollars, when the creditors may pass such resolutions or make such representa- tions to the said Judge as they may deem fit ; and that such meeting will be held on MONDAY, the TENTH day of JANUARY next, A. D., 187, at the Liquidators ofiice, in the building known as the Bank of Nova Scotia./in Charlotte- lown, aforesaid, at the hour of E even o'clock in the forenoon ; and take further notice ‘hat on THURSDAY, the THIRTEENTH day of JANU- ARY, next, A. D., 1887, ut the hour of Twelve o'clock, noon, at the Judges’ Cambers, in the Law Courts Building, in Charlottetown aforesaid, the said Judyve will fix and determine the amount of remuneration to be paid to the said liquidators for their services, when creditors objecting will be heard. Dated this Twenty-ninth A. D., 1886. day of December, J. A. LONGWORTH, Deputy Prothonotary. Dec. 36—tl jan 10 FIND THE PUZZLE. Fle rY PIECES GREY FLANNEL, cents a yard, from 18 THE Talk of the Town is PATON & CO’S, CHEAP GOODS. BUY your TEA from JAMES PATON & CO., Market Square. A BIG STOCK of FUR CAPS and GOAT ROBES. SEFUL PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS: Kid Gloves, Silk Umbrellas, Fur-lined Dolmans, Handkerchiefs and Giove Boxes, Cheap at J. PATON & CO'S. JAMES PATON & CO, offer Specia! Induce- ~ ments to CASH BUYERS. LADIES’ JACKETS, MANTLES, &c., much 4 under regular prices. OUNTRY CUSTOMERS will find JAMES PATON & CO’S unrivalled for Variety, Ex- cellence and Cheapness of Goods. GRAND LOT of MANTLE AND ULSTER- eee Don’t buy before you’ see our stock, VERYBODY who wants anew HAT or BON NET should go to JAMES PATON & CO’S. STILL BUSY. Small Profits are the secret terms, and don’t you forget the place, JAMES PATON & CO’S, Market Square, Charlottetown, REAL BARGAINS in Blankets, Horse Rugs, &c., &c., at JAMES PATON & CO’S. PHE following is a list of the different COR- SETS we have in stock, price 19 cents up: Dr. Warner’s New Perfumed, Maud, Beauty, Star, Juno, Paris, Ratuer, Sensation, Lansdowne, improved, Bonanza, Health, Dermatoid, . Lily, Progress, Nursing, and Butterfly. USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR GEN- ) TLEMEN: Fur Gloves, Fur Mitts. Mufiers, Silk Scarfs, Cardigans, Silk Handkerchieis, Um- brellas and Fur Coats. MEN'S LINDERS & DRAWERS, value, at PATON & CO’S. extra BATRA GOOD VALUE in TEA this sé&ason, done up in 5, 10 and 20 pound parcels, DR#ss GOODS! Dress Goods! cheap, at JAMES PATON & CO's, Wool SCAREFS, Wool Sacques, Mitts, Hoods, Tam O’Shanters, Vests. &c., &c. TRUNKS, SATCHEIS & TRAVELLING BAGS at Bottom Prices, at JAMES PATON & CO’S, THE Largest and most Complete CARPET DEPARIMENT on_ the _ Isian'. Hemp, Scotch, ‘Tapestry, Brussels and Plush Carpets, good patterns and Low Prices. The Puzzle is to fiad a better place to buy your Dry Goods than ‘ JAS. PATON & COS, CHARLOTTE TOWN. Dec. 14, 1886, Wak as, Lipss, FOUN, ae. oe eT enact WANTED-— At the Hospital for the ,Insane, a Cook. Apply at the Institution. jan6 6i WANTED -A Servant ‘irl for general house- work; must be able to cook fairly well; good wages. Apply at this oilice. jan6 3i FOUND=-In the Excelsior Rink a Gold Brooch. —C, V. MeGregor, Osborne House. jand 3i WANTED —A Girl to do general housework in asmaill family. Apply at this office. jan4 3i eod pd T° LET—Shop and Warehouses lately occupied by Beer & Sons at Head St. Peter’s Bay. Ap- ply on the premises, jan3 tf LOST ea Christmas eve, ia Chariottetown, a Wallet, containg a sum of money. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same wt EXAMINER office. decal 3i T? LET—Shop and Tenement on Upper Queen Street, lately occupied by W. W. Rodd. Apply on the premises. nov24 tf T° LET—The House at the head of Pownal Street, now occupied by Mrs. Robert Weeks, Enquire at THE EXAMINER office. novl7 cod To LET—That brick House and Shop on Dor chester Street, formerly occupied by Owen Connolly; immediate possession given. For terms and particuiars apply to Owen Connolly. _ jun2l eod T° LET—A House on Pleasant Street, with stable and well in yard. Apply to William Dodd. oct4 LET—That brick House on Dundas Espla- nade, now in the possession of G. H. Maszard, Esq.; possession given Ist October next. For terms and particulars apply to Owen Connolly. bd jun21 eod.tf FOR SALK—A Dwéllinig’ Hoase°’and Snop | - gituate on Euston Strect. For terms and par- ey ox tu the ouner on tli a BEER —_—---—- STOCE-T RUS. & Bina. _ ‘ole | N order to redu e very low our stock in every department, previous to stock-taking, we are now offering immense inducements to cash purchasers. FUR GOODS, of all kinds, at prices to clear. FUR-LINED DOLMANS AND FUR COATS, very cheap. Balance of WINTER DRESS GOODS and CLOTHS reduced very low to clear at once. CARPETS, very cheap. WOOL CLOUDS, SHAWLS, &e., &c., largely reduced. FLOUSF-FURINISHAINGS of every kind, at unusually LOW PRICES. 44 “y ee ia 3 oe # ae on a, ‘ . Ch’town, Jan. 4, 1887. THE GREAT Clearance ——— OF ——— —_———- - Lf —_ A StTiphikeoricn Ga Opt siosiige Ieee VE ACDON ALES. J. HB. Everyone who has already Made Purchases, Delighted with their Bargains. ee ere eee NOW IS YOUR TIME 10 BUY encom DEPEND THE SARGAIN i ra ~ + . YOU “CAN ON GETTING EVER OFFERED IN THIS CITY AT J.B. Mactonald’ GREAT CLEARANCE SALE, Ch’town, Dec 16, ’86.—dy wy ea A eae he a ee a Oren 2 Ee —_. pocenemsenaane ™ 2 28. eee ‘ 7. =~ a . res. 3 3 3 Ne a o Sleigh Robes, FUR LADIES’ Astracan Jackets, Fur Coats, LOW | “PRICES. Fur Caps, Fur-lined Cloaks, Fur Gloves, Fur Tippets, -ALSO— Muffs, in Seal, A large assortment of Beaver, Men’s Furnishings, Otter, Shirts, Persian Lamb, Collars, Astracan, Cuffs, Monkey, Belgian Seal, &c. fosiery, Ladies’ Caps, Ties, Children’s Caps, Paramatta and Rubber Mutfis, &c. Coats, Very Largs Stock. ccd Underclothing, &c., at Prices as Low as any in the trade. A Full Line of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, at Lowest Prices. gece spinemepumavcectias . oes STANLEY ivowa’s Block, Opposite Market House. BROS. Ch’wwwn, NU, 16; 1SWi—dy & wig 9S oo Slade: ‘i tas RSs ote sen mmmrmeing Ametney > *