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VOL. 5. UNION HOUSE, New Fall Goods. cee aaa ; Rac mM Vor NEW DRESS GOODS, very Cheap, FYVABLES éet at all hours, .with every hixury For NEW MANTLES 20 to Rous Inge ant coatbctty Turia. J. B. MacDONALD'S Soy ite vo to J. B. MaeDONALD’S 3 go to J. B. MacDONALD’S Assurance Company.|For NEW FLOWERS and FEATHERS ~<a For MENS’ and BOYS’ CLOTHING Cash Capital & Assets . $1,176 491.40, vo to J. B. MacDona.p’s INCORPORATED 1835. eee co to J. B MacDona.p’s Head Office, - Toronta, Out.) roy GREY and WHITE COTTONS, at lowest rates. ee es J. B. MACDONALD’S. Queen Street, Charlettetown, Sept. 15, 1879.

@ucen Street, Charlottetown. NEW YORK LAGER BEER. | £0 tae ol ten MacDONALD’S nk ae this House meet all Trains and ‘Ror NEW WINCEYS and CLOTHS ~~ BRITISH AMERICA For NEW HATS and BONNETS FIRE AND MARINE. 20 to J. B. MacDONALD’S For MENS’ and BOYS’ UNDERCLOTHING Risks takeu on all descriptions of Property CHEAPEST YET, GO TO HORACE HASZARD, Agent.

Office, Sonth Side Queen Square. Suly 10, 1879.

MACLEAN & MARTIN, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, Newson's Building, Opp. Post Office,

Charlotletewn, P. E. 1.

A, A. MeLEAN., D. C. MARTIN. June ts, 1879.—ex2aw

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PIC-NiC ~SUPPLIES |

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PRINCE ‘STREET FURNITURE FACTORY

JAMES HOBBS, Cabinet Maker & Undertaker, Upper Prince Street, Ch'town.

All Kinds of Household Furniture nade to order gay In all the Newest Patterns, and in a Superior Style of Workmanship, “ta

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Raspberry, anid Pine Apple Syrup . Sold in bottles and by the gallon.

Plain and Fancy Biscuits Sold.in Boxes & Bbls. and by the pound.

Lemon.

Iceing Sugar, Raisins, Currants,Pastry Flour, Essence of Coffee, Confectionery, Nuts, Oranges, Potted Ham, Drivelled Ham, Potted Tongue, &c

BEER & GOFF

June 23, 1879, TAKE NOTIGE. Phe Subseriber having fitted up a FIRST-CLASS HEARSE, will be on hand at any callin the UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT. Coffins and Caskets. of different MARINE: our Directory Publisher in-| styles constantly on hand. Prices Lower than ever yet offered, and a first-class turn- tends publishing, about tne beginning] out guaranteed. The subscriber will make it a point to attend every funeral in person. ef 1880, Sept. 12, 1879.

A BUSINESS DIRECTORY | LOOK Wi ERE! —

of the Maritime Provinces—Pocket Edition— ead Sees

to contain all persons in business throughout the Provinces, even the remotest parts or the smallest business in Professional, Mercantile, Mechanical, Milling, Manufactories of every

description, etc. 4 » s About 500 pages for the year 1880-81 ; price : : r only 75c. or $1, to continue for two years be- : oo ic me Eee Doar next edition. The circulation J 8 will | : 20:

SOME THOUSANDS, and the price being so small, will make it A MOST VALUABLE MEDIUM FOR AD- VERTISINC. If sufficient support ‘s given, will add New-

dlan:!, St. Pierre, Magdalen Islands. | H]-Ass Stock of Whe ce \dishap alee’ inteode, canvassing Op- Large and Well-Assorted Stock of

tario and Quebec; also Bosten, New York, Pertland, Philadelphia, and manufacturing TL) “RR, (> C) C) DS districts of United States for subscriptions to Po Y ,

the work. Any parties wishing to advertize will please “at Unusually Low Priees, Which, we are Sure, Will Mect the Hard Times.

send instructions to

D. McALPINE, Sept. 3, 1879—1m

As we intend to make a change in our business at the end of the year, we are now closing out our

St. John, N, B.

MAIL NOTICE.

AILS for Great Britain will be closed at

10 velocky p. m., on “LHURSDAY in each week, to be forwarded via Rimouski, and also on MONDAY, the 4th and 18th inst., at 4 o'clock, a. m., to be forwarded via Halifax.

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Dress Goods from 6 cents upwards. Grey Cottons from 4 cents uawards. Prints from 6 cents upwards,

Hemp Carpeting from (2 cents upwards. Tapestry from 59 cents upwards.

Mails to be forwarded via Summerside and : ; - Shediac ina alse for all places on the route to Brussels from $l 00_upwards

Summersiie anc in Prince County, will be} All other lines we are closing out at Prices that Defy

closed daily at 5.30 o'clock, a. m., also for Competition. W.& A. BROWN.

Summersiie direct, at 5 p. m. Mails to be forwarded ‘via Steamers to Pictou will be closed every MONDAY,

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATUR- Charlottetown, June 30, 1879.

TENTS and how to obtain them. Pamph- : et of 60 pages free upon receipt of stamps iw? have adopted the Cash System, at MC HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE,

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CHA RLOPLTETOWN. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, TUESDAY,

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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

CANADIAN.

Havirax, Sept. 13.

Ata mesting of the sub-Committee on Manufactures for the Provincial Exhibition yesterday, a large number of applications for space required for Nova Scotia exhibit- ors was granted. Quite a number of appli- cations were submitted from parties who propose to exhibit manufactures, etc., from other Provinces and the United States, and decision on these was deferred until after the 20th inst., when the entry books will be closed. and the committee will know just what space they have to spare for outside exhibitors.

The gold discoveries in Qneen’s County create intense excitement in the surround- ing country. The Consolidated Gold Min- ing Company has issued a prospectus for a capital of $200,000 in 40,000 shares of $5.

A quantity ef American petrolenm below the standard, recently imported to Annapo- lis County, was not allowed to be landed by the Customs authorities.

Urrawa, Sept, 15.

The Canada Guzette states that the rates to be prepaid by postage stamp on parcels posted in Canada for destinations within the Dominion to which parcels can be sent are as follows: For each parcel not more than four eunces, 6 cents; for each parcel exceeding four ounces and not exceed- ing eight ounces, 12 cents; for each ad- ditional four ounces, or fraction of four ounces, 6 cents. It will be observed that provision is thus made for a reduction of the charge on small parcels not exceeding four ounces in weight, and that the general scale of charges will be 6 cents per four ounces, instead of, as heretofore, 12} cents per eight ounces. It is also provided that spectacles and eye-glasses, if securely cased, may be sent by mail.

AFGHANISTAN.

Lonpon, Sept. 14.

The London Times says: ‘‘ Nothing is known up to the present time to confirm the rumors of a general risiny in Afghanis- tan. We are justified in believing that the condition of the country has been no worse since the first outbreak.”

The Press Association announces that the Home Government telegraphed to the Vice- roy of India last night, expressing approval and gratification at his military arrange- ments. The political department in India Office considers it extremely probable that Herat, Badakshaw, and Balkh will support the revolt, but has no detinite news on the subject. The very absence of news from those districts is accepted as evidence that the country beyond Cabul is practically in the hands of Heratie troops, which is con- sidered exceedingly probable. The Govern- ment may have to exercise military inter-j vention in the affairs of Burmah.

Siia, Sept. 14.

General Roberts has telegraphed ‘for four additional regiments. The military author- ities have decided to increase both the Knramo and Khyber columns to 12,000 meneach. There is no possibility of a sud- den dash on Cabul, but it is believed there will be an early collision between the ont- posts. Disquiet among the border troops is increasing. ‘The vagueness of the com- munication brought by the messenger of the Ameer to Ali Kheyl causes fear in seme quarters that he already has alienated him- self from his alliance with England.

Lonpon, Sept. 14.

A despatch to the Standard says Ali Kheyl has given the following account of the massacre of the British Legation at Cabul :—Four thousand men attacked the residence in which the British Embassy was quartered.—The mutineers brought up artillary against it. Major Cavagnari was atabbed in several places, and all the bodies of the dead were mutilated. The Afghan loss exceeded three hundred. The Ameer had other troops who, remained faithful, but made no efforts to interfere, owing to intimidation by the priests.

A telegram from Lahore reports that the Ameer begged for the lives of the members of the Embassy. The Standard is informed that the Indian Government has not yet asked for reinforcements, but the term of service of troops in Iudia whose time has expired will probably be extended.

Suita, Sept. 13.

Although the Afghan mutineers have de- clared a desire to fight, they are wholly un- organized and without leaders. General Roberts hopes to arrange with the heads of tribes for the safety of the roads through Shutargardan Pass. Advices from several points, the most important being Khuram and Kyber Passes, represent that the tribes show no signs of hostility.

New York, Sept. 14.

A letter from Port-au-Prince, dated Aug. 25th, has thé following details respecting affairs in Hayti: Gonaives, which pro- tested against the Provisional Government, was attacked Aug. 17th by troops from Port-au-Prince and the principal part of the place destroyed by fire, there only remain- ing the portion by the sea-side occupied by commercial warehouses. The capture ,of the town cost a number of lives on both sides, and numerous atrocities were com- mitted. The Cape was in the hands of the Liberals,*but a reaction having teke place, the Nationals are now in ascendant. This

e was affected, without bloodshed on either side, and when the Provincial Gov-

for postage. GILMORE, SMITH & CO., Solicitors of Patents, Washington, D.C, Ch town, Aug. 23, 1879.—eod j

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ernment troops, sent from here, arrived

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tranquility had already been restored. The Haytian coasting steamer ‘‘ Rouillomme,” on which Boyer, Bazelais and their com- panions who escaped from Gonaives after its capture, returned here this morning from Jereme, where they sought protection at aconsulate. A fire in Jacmel on the night of the Ang. 20th destroyed the principal. stores in the most flourishing business centres and enly the fire-proet buildinvs remain standing. The loss is

$600,000.

CONDENSED DESPATCHES.

Extensive preparations are being made in San Francisco to receive Gen. Grant.

The King of Abyssinia claims a whole strip of the coast.ceded to Egypt in 1877 ; also severa! towns and territories in which they are situated. If the demands are re- jected, war is apprehended. Egypt offers the King the ports of Aith, Duroro aud Tschilloky on the Red Sea provided he re- nounces all other claims and concludes a lasting treaty of peace.

The railway station at Woloezysk, Russia was burned by incendiaries, on Thursday, causing a loss of 100,000 roubles.

It is reported in London that. the Rus- sian adyance along the northern slopes of Kupettagh is a failure. The route will be changed to the valley of Attvek.

A waterspout burst over Heisau, Canton of Appensell, Switzerland, on Sunday last. The valley of Glattbach was inundated, several mills and houses were swept away, and many others nearly destfoyed.

Jones Brothers, of the Ayreseme Plate Milis und nail works of Middlesboro’ Eng., have failed. Liabilities £60,000. The works at which six hundred hands are em- ployed, will be kept going for the present.

A great tenants rights meeting was held in’Mailew, Ireland, on Saturday. It was addressed by Sir Joseph McKenna and other members of Parliament. Twenty thousand people were present. Resolutions were passed calling the attention of the Government to the distressed condition of Ireland, and suggesting the establishment of asystem of state relief and a general abatement of rent.

Correspondence.

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Music in our Public Schools.

To the Editor of the Hxaminer,

Mr. Evrror,—I do not submit the following observations for the purpose of advertising a new musical instrument which has lately ap- peared in this city. My aim is to advance, by the aid of that instrument, the art of vocal music in all our Public Schools. It is well known that every one does not naturally pos- seas the faculties of tune and of a musical ear and voice. Some there are who possess one or more of these faculties, but not the whole of them. In conjunction with tune and a musical ear and voice, time is an important element in rendering music exhilerating and effective. Many possess an accurate perception of time, whose musical powers are defectave or wholly wanting. But the individual who is gifted with all these elements can easily attain to the position of a good, and even superior vocalist. He or she in whom Nature has highly develop- ed the mental and vocal faculties of music, can easily attain to the pleasing position of an effective singer, Such a person can be taught and then teach others in the science and art of vocal music without the aid of any artificial musical instrument. Not so with those who want all or even any of ‘the elements indis-

nsable to the making of a thorough vocalist. ose it is evident that all the teachers of our public schools possess neither the natural en- dowments nor the artificial acquirements ne- cessary to enable them to teach singing effec- tively to their pupils. Some of the teachers will have tune, but not the requisite compass of tone or voice. Others of them may possess a correct perception of time, but neither voice nor tune, and vice versa. It is rare, however, to find atruly tuneful ear wanting in time;

but often wanting in compass and power of

voice. But with a good instrument, well tuned and regulated, which requires to be played only mechanically, any teacher, how- ever deficient of ‘musical talent, can lead his or her class in the airs played by the instru- ment. Itis of no moment that the instru- ment produces only automatic music, for it will lead the class as well asan instrument played by the most skilful performer, Such is the new instrument to which I have alluded, called the orguinette. It can be seen at any time by calling on Mr. Nickerson, at Mr. Stumbles’ Great George Street. If the trustees of the city schools would procure a few of these cheap instruments for the use of the teachers and pupils, they would confer an incalculable boon on the children and parents, and afford the former a source of school ens and a means of mental and moral influence which cannot be overrated, The best kind of the Orguinetts cost only about fifteen dollars. And not only can any teacher, however unmusical, play the instrument, but even the smallest child inthe school. Adapted to the Urguin- nettes can be got musi¢ sheets with all imagin- able airs and tunes, by applying to the manu- facturers. One Orguinette would be sufficient for, at least, each flat of gthe; largest school building. ‘The instrument is so portable that a child can easily carry it about. 1 would . respectfully recommend to our worthy city trustees and to parents generally, to i the orguinette, and learn and judge for themselves. If our City Board and the Government would take the initiative in this matter, no deubt the country a would follow so good an ex- ‘ample. To furnish the schools with this in- strument would cost ineomparably leas than to employ a singing master; and the training of the voice and ear would also be of afar superior order.

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