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Not far from ‘Trinity church there is a superb marble dwelling, a restaurant, and of great popularity with merchants and brokers down town.

Between twelve and half-past one its first floor is a gastronomic pandemo- nium.

It is worth atrip from Harlem to look at it.

Pie and whiskey, oyster patey and gin, cake and cocktails, and seltzer, but chiefly everything and whiskey, and now and then a pony of the *‘ very best brandy,” or a “ mere taste of absinthe ” disappear with great rapidity.

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Brokers’ boys rush in, seize a sand-

which, cram it down, call for whiskey, gulp it in, grab a check, pay for it, light a cigarette and fly like lightning.

“The huge doors flap and flap like the Wings of an enormous roc.

Waiters flit about the room bearing trays with bottle and glass,

There’s no rest for the barmen.

Bottles here, decanters there, blers everywhere.

The bulls drink because they have won, the bears because they have lost. are sold between drinks, bar- vains are made across bars, money is borrowed and certificates loaned over the bottle, and the whole of it done in a hurry.

At times from two to three hundred men and boys struggle for service at a time. No one is willing to wait.

Each wants his bottle first; but though they all drink, I have yet to see the first drunken man or tipsy boy in that magnificent bar-room.

It is just so further up town in the hotels, the clubs and the elegant saloons patronized by the young bloods of New York.

Each place has its patrons, and its hours of rush and drive.

[In the great bar-room up town I rarely find more than half a dozen drinkers between twelve and five o'clock. From that hour on till mid- night the places are filled.

The bar-rooms near Wallack’s, the Union Square, Booth’s and the Fifth Avenue theatres do but little business in the day time, but in the evening they are spasmodic and extremely busy.

The patrons of these theatres are our ‘* best people.”

From the invariable rush of the whiskey brigade between the acts, the unavoidable inference is that our “ best people drink.”

Even without the valuable testimony of the medicine men, we know that to be the fact.

Some go modestly into the adjacent drug store, and call for the refreshing Vichy; others seek a neighboring chop house, and indulge in a glass of ale, hut the vast majority do notbing of the kind. They join their friends in the lobby, walk direct to the nearest bar-room, ‘‘ What’ll you take ?” call for whiskey, drink it solemnly with one long swallow, pay for it, and walk back to the theatre redolent of clove, lemon or parched corn.

The habit is not eonfined to old men, nor men in trouble.

Boys hardly out of their teens drink brandy and seltzer. Young men with their friends take whiskey, or perchance open a small bottle. Middle-aged men, who should be strong and lusty, take what they are pleased to call a ‘ bracer,’ and, so far as I can see, the exceptional person is the male who do not drink at all times and under all circumstances,

The doctor says it induces paralysis, indigestion, headache, rheurfatism, and weakness cf many kinds,

Not being a doctor, I don’t attempt to endorse their opinion ; but this I will say, that among all the hundreds of drunkards—regular topers, not drunk- ards—to be found in the first-class sa- loons of New York to-day, it would be impossible to find a dozen men who are fond ofliquor. They drink because it seems to be the thing to do.

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A Miaury CLEVER GirL.—She lives at Ottawa, Canada, and this is how she managed it: She thought it would be just as well to commence to housekeep- ing right away, and begin the new year with training up a husband in the way he should go, but her father thought differently. So she invited all her friends to the wedding at a certain church ata given hour. Of course there was a big crowd, including the angry futher, who was prepared to forbid the banns with a shotgun. Meanwhile the young lady and her adored William went to another church and were quiet- ly married, and as they left the sacred edifice she remarked that where there was a will there wasa way.—Detroit Free Press, ,

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Stocks

CASH SALE

Advertised during the months of November and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we kave decided

from the beginning of

to continue

the year, offering still Greater Attractions to those who wish to buy.

A Choice Lot of ENGLISH TEAS, by chest and small package, marked very low.

GREAT

INDUGEMENTS

Are offered the Cloth Department, and

in

parties in want of Suits

or Single Garments,

can have them made ~the

notice, and in the best!

up at shortest

style. | | |

The latest Instalment of NEW GOODS just received by “Northern Light,” via Halifax.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

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NE Etna cdese

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THOMASTWORKMAN, M. P., President,

Loudon Hoe |

| ‘We Will Offer on Saturday Next, | the 5th inst.,

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AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.

OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF

Black and Colored Dress Goods,

M. H. GAULT, Esquire. Managing Director.

‘ashmeres, French Merinoes, Pars ‘ : D. 6 aad | Persian Cords, I aramatta : non? tO Owe Repps, Poplins, Serges, | Lustres, Coburgs, et¢., Messrs. JENKINS & McLEOD, at cost. a A eel one. Its Motto is *‘EconomMy AND SECURITY.”

‘FANCY DRESS COODS,

Jan. 31, 1878—

HEAD OFFICE: ST. JAMES STREET.

CHARLOTTETOWN P. £. ISLAND HONORARY DIRECTORS:

DANIEL DAVIES, OWEN CONNOLLY, Esg@.,

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This Company issues Policies on all the APrprovep Meruons of Life and Accident Business

HORACE HASZARD, Agent P. E. Island.

at half price. — — — EE

| ° . * mye ‘Balance of Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, at half price.

Balance of All-Wool Shawls, at cost.

A Special Lot Selling at half Price.

Balance of Ladies’ Wool Scarfs,

Clouds, Breakfast Shawls, Sleeve. less Jackets and Sacques, At HALr

PRICE, . j . A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisery |} e.Sastettate nian, orsince he Commencement of the AT COST. Christian Era. THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS) ,,2'r.c°rsane diterent diseases, has been AND— caused by outward application as the present.

It is an undisputed fact that over half of the entire population of the globe resort to the use of ordinary plasters.

Dr. MELVIN’S CapsicuM Porovs PLASTERS are acknowledged by all who have used them, to act quicker than any other plaster they ever before tried, and that one of these plasters will do more real service than a hundred of the ordinary kind. All other plasters are slow of action, and require to be worn continually to effect a cure; but with these it is entirely dif- ferent: the instant ove is applied the patient will feel its effect.

Physicians in all ages have thoroughly tested and well know the effect of Capsicum; and it has always been more or less used as a medical agent for an outward application; but it is only of very recent date that its advan- tages in a porous plaster have been discovered. Being, however, convineed of the wonderful eures effected by Dr. MELVIN’s CAPSICUM Porous PLASTERS, and their superiority over all other plasters, they now actually prescribe them, in their practice, for such diseases as rheumatism, pain in the side and back, and all such cases as have required the use of plasters orliniment. After you have tried other plas- ters and liniments, and they have failed, and you want acertain cure, ask your druggist for

R. MELVIN’s CaPpsicuUM POROUS PLASTER.

WATERPROOF MANTLES

THE BALANCE RAILWAY RUGS

SPECIAL LOT, IN

BED QUILTS!

5 ets... 65 cts. and $1.00 each.

The Balance Red, White and Fancy Flannels at Cost.

Balance All-Wool Blankets

at the following rates :

Parrs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.50 worth $6.00; $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth $7.00

THE BALANCE OF CLOTH RUBBER OVERSHOES :

Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair; Fancy, $1.20 per ee Ladies’ Plain, 85 cts.$ per pair; ‘ancy, $1.00 per pair.

300 DOZ. TOWELS !

Special Lines,—4 cts., 8 cts., 12 cts., 25 cts. each. A decided bargain.

SHEETINCS AT COST!

Clothing Department. The «Balance of Men’s Reefers, Top Coats and Ulsters,

AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:

Reefers for $4.00, worth $4.75 3 $5,

You can hardly believe your own convictions of its wonderful effects. Although powerful and

uick in its action, you can rely on its safety

or the most delicate person to wear, as it is free from lead and other poisonous material commonly used in the manufacture ef ordin- ary plasters. One trial is a sufficient guarantee of its merits, and one plaster will sell hundreds to your friends.

Ask your druggist for DR. MELVIN’s CAPsI- CUM Porous PLASTER, and take no other; or, on receipt of 25 cents for one, $1 for five, or $2 for a dozen, they will be mailed, post paid, te any address in the United States or Canadas.

MANUFACTURED BY THE

NOVELTY PLASTER WORKS Lowell, Mass., U.S. A.,

G. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor, Manufacturers of Plasters and Plaster Compounds

W. R. WATSON, Agent.

qecember 7, 1877.

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CHEAPEST YET!

In Connection with our

worth $6.00; $6.00, worth $7;

Top Coats for. $4.75, worth Cheap Dry Goods Sale $5.75 3 $5.75, worth $7.25 3%9.75,

worth $11.95. We will offer our entire Stock of

Ulsters for $7.50, worth $9.00; $8.50, worth $10; $10.50, worth $12.00.

The Balance of Boys’ Clothing

AT A GREAT BARGAIN. o— A LOT OF MEN’S ALL-WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS, For $1.25, worth $1.75. THE BALANCE OF

Buffalo and Wolf Robes, Coon Skin Coats, Ladies’ Fur Muffs and Mantles,

AT COST,

Black & Colored Silks, at Cost.

BOOTS & SHOES

of about $2,000 worth, at cost to clear, consisting of —

Men's Wellington Boots.

Men’s Leather Congress Boots, Men’s Felt Congress Boots, Men’s Larrigans & Overshoes, Men’s Felt and Leather Slippers,

Women's Leather Bocts,

(Elastic and Laced), Women’s Felt Boots, “ 66 Women’s a ppers & Overshoes, Misses’ & Children’s Leather Boots.

COME ONE AND ALL AND CET BOOTS CHEAP J. B. MACDONALD,

- QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN, Jan. 9-—ne pat

SWEET ORANGES,

A LOT OF . PPLES, Lemons, Grapes, Figs, Nuts, Onions, Raisins, Currants, Spices. All

FANCY & JAP ANESE SILKS kinds Crackers, Preserves, and the largest as-

AT HALF-PRICE. eae of Confectionery to be had on the " A : . ‘Island. Fancy Toys, Flour (by the bbl. The Balance of the 7,000 y ARDS OF CAR ‘Ib.), Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candle” Petar: a PET, advertised during the month |tard, Vinegar, and a variety of Groceries.

! < 4h4ade * hk “49 RICH BRUSSELS, | Queen Street,

TAPESTRY, WOOLS, SETA Pe Heth TERY,

FELTS, &C., BL ANK- BILL HHADS,

CARPET DEPARTMENT BLANK STATEMENTS,

and are confident the prices will give sa- B U S | N S S CARDS,

tisfaction, and so with every other de- partmentof the house, as the stock

Furnished promptly and cheaply, te

order, at the

is unrivalled for its value and extent, GEO, DAVIES & CO EXAMINER OFFICE, i v INGS’ BUILDING, January 3rd, 1878, Corner Great George and Water Streets,

&C,

Over 50 Tons Bar Iron,

ASSORTED SIZES, from {to 13 inc, |

T. JAMES CLAXTON Vice-President a,

SUN MUTUAL

‘ LIFE AND ACCUDENT INSURANCE COMPANY

OF MONTREAL,

R. MACAUL Sec’y. AY,

HON. J. F. ROBERTSON,

MEDICAL EXAMINERS.

OUR STOCK

—FOR—

CARRIAGE BUILDERS

IS VERY COMPLETE.

109 klipe Carvings’ 2 iliptic Carriage Sprin 110 sets Axles. , ”

a very large Stock of

CARRIAGE & MILL BOLTS, FRING BOLTS, STEP PADS, &C.

which we offer to cash and prompt i custumers at better prices than ever Cea”

ree. Our valuable pamphlet seat free upen re j eipt of stamp. / Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CO., Washiagton, D.C:

W.E. DAWSON &CO

Jan. 18—-2aw ar 3i

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American & Foreign Patents

Gilmore, Smith & Uo., Successors to Chipmaa, Hosmer & Co,

ATENTS procured in all counties. No fees in advance. No charge tor services until the patent is granted. Preliminary examinations

ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC.

EDERAL (fficers, Soldiers and Sailors: o¢

the late war, or their heirs, are in maay caes entitled to money trom the Gover ment, which has been found to be due since final pay- ment. Write full history of service aud state amount of pay aad bounty received.

Certificates of Adjutaat Geueral U. S. 4. : showing service and honorable discharge there~ a - place of discharge lost, procured for a small fee.

Enclose stamp to Gilmore & Co., and full re-

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ply, with blanks, will be sent free. . PENSIONS. PENSIONS.

A Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailore wounded, ruptured, or injured, in the line oifduty in the late war, and disabled thereby an obtain a pension. '

Widows, and minor children of Officers, Sol- ders and Sailors, who have died since discharge of disease contracted or weunds and injuries re eived in the service and in the line of duty, can procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co,

Increased rates for pensioners obtained. Bounty Land Warrants procured for service im wars prior to March 3,1855. There are so war- cant caaned for ome in the late rebellion.

nd stamp to Gilmore & Co., i

D.C., full tastructions ree July24 1877.

International Hotel!

(FORMERLY RANKIN HOUSE)

Corner of Pownal & Sydney Streets,

CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. L 3

Private and permanent Boarders can be ac: commodated on very moderate terms, during the winter season, at the International.

D. MCISAAGC,

Proprietor.

Dec. 19, 1877 - 2m

REMEMBER

We are the Agents for the

Cast Steel Single-ply Springs,

which stood the test so well last season.

Buy no other Single Ply Springs but ARMSTRONC’S PATENT!

60 PAIRS IN STOCK,—

all sizes, to carry from 160 to 850 Ibs.

All Warranted !

and sold at Manufacturers’ prices,

SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

W. E. DAWSON & CO. :

Jan. 18—2aw pat 3w

BUTTER.

I HAVE ON HAND a small Consignment |

of Choice BUTTER, which 1 will sell cheap for Casu., A. SIMPSON,

Ch’town, Feb. 7--3i

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