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THE DAILY EXAMINER. MARCH 6, 1889.

The Mails.

vape ; route was so

Ir's « pity that the (

auickly abandoned ihe mails were com-

ng and going by it with greai regularity.

In respect to United States and New Bruns-

wick mails, the despatch wa greater than ever it was by the Pictou route—even when the Stanley wis making her best trips;

and now that the Stauley is stopped, the fact is again demonstrated that even in this extraordinary winter, and with a steamer of extraordinary power, the Capes are our only reliable resort while the northern ice remains jammed in the strait. Senator Carvell said, some years ago, that a vease! could not be built to make regular trips during the seasou of heavy ice; and the truth of the saying has not yet been shaken.

We have, of course, no more interest in ome route than inanother. All that we de- sire is quick despatch for mails and passen- gers. But we have no hesitation in ex- pressing the opinion that resort must ever be had to the Capes ia order that this end may be gained.

new en route, as well

We hope that the mails blocked at Pictou, will at once be forwarded by the

as those

Capes’ route.

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Redistribution of Seats.

Asovut the time of the Par- liament, Tow Examiner suggested that it might be well to redistribute the

opening of

soars for this Pruvinee on the plan which has beenad- opted throughout Canada. The Patriot has pronounced against the suggestion on the ground that it is better to leave ** well

enough alone,”—the condition of ‘‘well

cnvevugn,

that in

being, in the Patrict’s opinian,

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which six Grite may be elected

to the House of Commons. The has pronounced against iton the ground that it uust necessarily involve ‘‘a gerrymander,;” and the election of the Hon. John Lefurgey. li will readily be seen that there is no sufli- cent reason in these objections for the re- Tus Examiner's

‘ he vce tier ‘ vr ‘ y : ffered le suggestion was, we May say, oferet

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jection of suggestion. -

7 without reference to the advantage of either party, and without the knowledge of any cf fr

the party politicians. [t offered be-

was

cause we believe that, if adopted, the in- terests of Prince Edward Island will be ad- vanced. This Province is the smallest in Canada, and the constituencies are the lar- The labor and expense of contesting an election here Divide

other parts

gest in point of pupulation.

are, consequently, unduly heavy. the counties into ridings as in of Canada, and the labor and expense will be distributed, and a more thorough dis- cussion of the questions at issue will be With four make his

possible. candidates, each of

whom muat own porsonal

explanation and justify his own

recurd asa politician, it is impossible to have, ot any meeting, a full enquiry into and discussion of the questions to be decided at the polls ; ith only two there will be few- eropportunities for mutual recriminationand twice as much time in which to ventilate understanding of the

Further, it is »

and come toa right public questions of the cay. & canon of representative Government that every appeal to the people should bo as simple and direct as possible. When the

choice yf the electors is divided among foure candidates, it is difficult— shall we say impossible —for them to ex-

press by their votes exactly what the ma- jority desire with respect to the questions involved in the appeal; bat when man is pitted ** a fair t is easy for them to vote for the man in whom they have confidence

gainst and there is

inan stand up figlit, and whose policy they approve. Every tub

should; in our opinion, stand

on its own bottom; and every candidate should be elected or rejected on his own merits

_BUQehge merits of his policy.

These “SMwadranyular contests are expen- sive, they necessitateavery heavy labor, they prevent careful eaquiry and thorough dis- cussion, it is impossible to obtain by means of them a fair expression of the views of a majority of the people; they aro anomalous in Canada,--and they should, therefore, be supplanted in this Province by the cheap- er, simpler, easier and more direct con- tests which prevail throughout the Domin- ion, in which more time is given for discus- sion, and a clearer expression of the views of the people obtained.

On these grounds—and apart altogether from parties and politicians —wo again com- mend THe Exsminen’s suggestion to Par- liament and the country.

New York Scottish World: No man has exercised a stronger influence in shaping the leatiny of Canada than has Sir John Mac- donald. He has been closely identified with every political movement affecting the coun- try within the past fucty-five years; and who

dare assert that his influence and his work, as & whole, have not been highly conducive to the best interests of ihe land of his adoption ? Ae i statesman he has no peer to-day in any of th itish colonies, and he has had few equals in the Mother Land, either in these days or in times more remote. There is not another man in Canada to-day who enjoys an equai p puta ity with Sir Jehn Macdonald.

Some iew there are who have won an enviable ‘Ocal reputation, but no one commands the Universal esteem*of Canadians at large in such ® marked degree os does the present Premier - the Dominion. It may be safely said, ha that hia popularity will remain

i hin while life lasts; and when he dies a

Pioneer |

The Orchestral Concert.

Tre orchestral concert of last evening was highly creditable to Mr. Vinaicombe and his pupils. Inthe performances of the latter, great improvement is evident since their last appearance. The fact that Mr. Vinnicombe is not only himself an excellent pliyer of the violin, but also an oxcellont teacher of ihe art of playing, was clearly demonstrated. Ail tho selections were some very difficult—and all well rendered. Very effective service was given by Mr. Fletcher with his cornet. The cor- net solo was beautiful. Beautiful, too, were the clarenet sole and they iolin sclo byiMr. with accompaniments by

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Vinnicombe,

and one as an encore. Miss Katie Hyndman made her firat appear- ance, singing in a very sweet and pleasing voice ‘* Oh, Loving Heart, Trust On” ; and Rev. Fred. E. J. Lioyd sang ‘‘The Last Cherd.” In the latter, the advantage of culture was at once geen. The ease and finish of Mr. Livyd’s rendition of this fine but difficult song were admirable and won the fullest sympathy of the audience. The accompaniments were well played by Miss Lewis, Miss Green, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Karle and Rev, F. E. J. Lioyd. cet ALL LD Oddfeliows Fraternal Visit.

was not present,

Tas most pleasant meeting ever experi- enced within Oddfellows’ Hall was held last evening on the oceasion of the visit of St. Lawrence Lodge to Wildey Lodge. All the seats in the large and handsome room were filled by brethren of the three links, and this happy and beneficial session will be long remembered.” Bro. Chester B. McNeil! handed the Noble Grand of Wildey Lodge the programme as prepared, which was as follows:

Introductory Address...... Bro. Pope Clarke. Original Pvoein Bro. Theo. L. Chappelle.

a a ae ........Bro. G. Frank Beer. Statistical Address..... Bro, Benj. Bremner. Address ........ Bro, W.N Riggs. LLL dy si cane shea ds Bro. R. Maynard. teading............ Bro. Chester B. McNeill.

ance of the evening being taken up by vol- nnteer addresses and singing, Bros. R. B. } Norton, H. M. Davison, J. A. Rowe, John peered, J. A. Moore, G. W. Gardiner, Charles J. Patton, J. 5. Nelson and Syi- vanus Keith taking part. At cen o’clock the meeting adjourned iu peace and _har- mony. DP OQOS Fire Wardens’ Meeting. Tre Fire Wardens inet Chief Engineer Large presiding. was a full attendance of members. The Chief presented a letter from the Charlottetown Woolen Company, offering to furnish a store-house fora hose reel in Ward Five, and to provide men to handle the same. Laid on the table. Mr. Hooper, Chairman of Stock Cum- mittee, presented a report showing that the Department have on hand 2 steam engines,

last evening, There

engines, 1 hook and ladder truck, 1 salvage corps wagon, 6 hoge reels, 4,000 feet hose, lot of old hose (condemned), 10 ladders, 4 axes, grappling hooks, etc., ete. Laid on the table.

Mr. Davy, Chairman of Committee on Estimates, requested the Board to have the hose now on hand tested before the esti- mates are submitted.

On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Hooper, it was decided that all the hose (excepting cetton) be tested to-morrow (Wednesday) at two o'clock.

On motion of Dr. Strickland, seconded by Mr. Taylor, it was decided to request the City Council to at once provide an eflicient alarm for the use of the Depart- ment and the better protection of citizens.

On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Dr. Strickland, it was decided that the Chief and Assistants assign a certain num- ber of Wardens to the command of each Company.

Mr. Hooper, chairman of the committee for the locating of a reel in Ward Jive and the formation of a company to handle same, reported that they had promises of store room from several persons, but had not yet made final arrangements. He, however, offered to provide the necessary accommodation until such time as a suitable place has been secured.

Captain Wonnacott, through the chair- man, reported the formation of two new hose reel companies, to be known as Rollo No’s. Land 2. ‘The report was approved of.

On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Dr. Strickland, it was decided to offer a re- ward of $15 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who destroyed the hose in Sing Square Engine House.

On motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Murray, the Chief Engineer was in- structed to provide another 35-foot ladder for the Hook and Ladder -Co., and to se- cure suitable badges for the Wardens.

On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Taylor, it was ordered that the Cap- tains of the different compauies be instruct- ed to at once make returns in writing of all the apparatus in their charge; and to make similar ‘returns to the Board after each fire.

On motion of Mr. White, seconded by Dr. Strickland, it was ordered that a re- gister book be given the care-taker of the Central Station, wherein an inventory of apparatus belonging to the Department is to be kept.

After the meeting the Chief Engineer entertained the members of the Board, the Captains of the different companies and a number of other gentlemen, at an oyster supper at the Hotel Davies. A very pleas- ant evening was passed.

Haymarket.

Sim,—It appears to me that the experi- ment suggested some months ago in making the Jail Square a Haymarket, should be tried. Atria! could be easily made, and should it prove detrimental to any one’s interest, might be abandoned. At present it is very disagreeable to have our principal street blockaded, impeding traffic and pro- ducing filth. Asa supporter of the pre- sent City Council, I would ask them to give this matter prompt attention.

MBRCHANT.

March G6, 1889.

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the orchestra. The popular vocalist, Mr. Williams, sang three solos,—- one} instead of Miss Minnia Palmer, who

This concluded the regular list; the bal-!

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BY THEO. L. GHAPPELL?, P. G.

[Recited by the author at the fraternal meet- iny of the order, at Charlottetown, on Tuesday evening, March Sth, 1889 :}

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Brethren of our friendly order, while in har- mony ‘we dwell,

May we seek each other’s comtort, and all bickering dispel ;

| As one family we gather, at one common altar

kneel, | Helpinggbear each other's burdens, anda mutual kindness feel.

May no word unguarded spoken mar our hap- piness to-night,

But Fidelity unbroken ever guide us in the

right;

' Acrimonious disputation, should not o'er our threshold pass,

Love alone should be our motive, Which no virtue can surpass,

In our intercourse we ever by reciprocal relief, | Strive to illustrate profession and establish our belief ;

|For we know ODDFELLOWS ever should the

Truth repeat in Love,

, As our cardinal distinction whieh we ought by actions prove.

|

it seeks not for high position, but our Insti- tution claims

Due respect from all, and ever cosmopolitan remains 5

Reaching down and granting favore to the

humblest in the land, : This shall ever be our mission its memorial shall stand.

| Strife and Discord, Sect and Party, whieh

! heart-buraings do create,

| By our wholesome laws are banished, for they foment naught but hate ;

We must meet on common level, poor or wealthy, low or high,

| For to none—if counted worthy—will we mem-

bership deny.

| Look around you, see the progress balf a cen-

tury has wrought,

| Multitudes within ow order have not vainly

j succor sought ;

| It has soothed the widow’s anguish, dried the orphan’s bitter tear,

KEdueated helpless children, and exchanged for

sorrow, cheer.

We proclaim as on we journey over life’s sharp flinty crags,

‘* All mankind are one, from monarch to the

beggar in his rags ;

; They possess the self same nature, each im-

mortal, and we see

' In the soul of least and poorest, sigas of man’s

“YTS yy ’ sf equailty. yt

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| While the world is full of suffering, selfishness

' and sordid greed,

| Let it be our true ambition to provide for

i those in need ;

| While we joy with all in gladness, let us weep with them that weep,

‘ And not weary in well-doing,—if we faint not

we shall reap. |

°

Good conferred on fellow creatures shows ex-

alted attribute,

'In good deeds ‘tis manifested toward the

' human and the brute ;

| And in practicing this virtue we lay treasures

up on high,

| While God’s blessing rests upon us, which the

selfish ne'er enjoy.

Though we may be unregarded by the craven of our race,

We are confident this Order shall retain its honored place,

And the Nobie Grand in Heaven (whro car all our actions see)

Shall announce, ‘*As unto others, ye have done it unto Me.”

Hear the érder—‘‘ We command you, visit well the sick and faint,

And relieve distress and suffering, strive to stay the fell complaint ;

Bat, if death should claim your brother, lay his body in the tomb,

Cherish well his many virtues, to his failings be ye dumb.’

Listen to the noble statement written with fraternal pen,

‘* We can be OppreLLows only while we act like honest men,”

Do to others as we would have others like- wise to us do,

Keeping always purest motives, and the good of max in view.

For self-sacrificing Friendship, pure, disinter- ested Love,

|; And the Z7'ruth which

genuineness prove;

Grateful to the wise Creator, faithful to our country’s cause,

To our fellow-man, fraternal, as embodied in our laws.

is eternal must our

Friendship towards man prompts the contest, while the influence of Love

Shall supply the perfect weapons as we on to conflict move;

Truth shall consecrate the effort, and we shall rejoice to see

That in our exalted mission it does give us victory.

Practice well our Order’s teachings, be not drones within the hive,

In performing her commandments may we more than ever strive;

Let us break down selfish barriers on this most fraternal plan,

Fatherhood of the Creator and the Drother- hood of man.

If fraternity ’s embodied in its acts the most humane,

It will be a useful factor—otherwise an empty name;

Membership in Lodge is nothing, principles asserted, nai,

lf we have not Love to brethren, which is ‘* Bond of Union ” still.

Over man’s last resting lone place, Hope tri- umphant bends a bow,

Bright with ecstacy immortal, based on earth— it seems to show

That in our benevolent efforts it will an ex- ewplar be,—

And extend into the sacred realms of vast Eternity.

Brothers ! do your duty nobly; time on earth may be but brief;

While we can do good to others, let us aid in all relief;

Then when ends life’s fitful fever, snd we lay our mantle down, g

Having lived ODDFELLOWS iruly, ours shall be the Victor’s Crown,

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Bad Streets aud Crossings.

Six,—Wili the Street Committee look to the sidewalks and crossings on Prince Street, adjoining Fitzroy Street. As this is

a chureh and school street, it requires | repairing badly. A Ravepayes.

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Our Hat department is now full of new and

Karly Reniiniscences.

UDGE ALLEY has kindly consented to deliver his Lecture,

Prince Edward Island 100 Years Ago,

In the Basement of Zion Church,

On Thursday Evening Next.

Admission, 10 cents.

Proceeds to be appropriated to Church purposes.

Lecture te commence at 8 o'clock.

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J Horses Wanted. W ANTED IMMEDIATELY. —Twenty five good Horses, weighing between 1,000 and 1,400 lbs., and between 5 and 10 years of age. W. 8S. McKIE,

mch4 3 ins.

) 70 25 PER CENT. DISCOUNT

iceman.

BOOTS, SHOES, &c.,

DURINGM ARCH.

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3 ‘GUARDIAN Fire nsurance Company,

ESTABLISHED 1621.

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Capital Paid Up, - - £1,000,900 Stg Total Funds, - - - - - - $20,000,060

Fire Risks Accepted at Current Rates.

CARVELL BROS., Agents. Ch’town, Feb. 25, 1885—1m 2aw pat

LOBSTER FAUTORY POR SALR,

Codroy, Newfoundland.

a oo ch GS (two years old), Baths, Boiler and all necessary appliances.

1200 LOBSTER TRAPS, 400 CASES CANS, &c., &e.

Will be sold cheap. Apply to JOHN P. CHETWYND, Halifax, Or McDOUGALL TEMPLETON, St. John’s, Newfoundland. feb27—dy 2w

House and Land.

fEXHE Subscriber offers for sale the Eastern i half of Town Lot No. 80, in the 5th Hundred, fronting on Euston Strect, near the

entrance of St. Peter’s Road, with the

Two-Storey Dwelling House and Stable thereen,

The land fronts 42 foet on Euston Street, an runs back 160 feet The House contains Nin Rooms and a Shop, and may readily be fitted for a Double Tenement. It is in a good locality for a Grocery Business, and wiil be sold at « bargain.

GEORGE ALLEY. ALSO, IN SUBURBS:

Three (3) Acres or good Land, just beyond Henry’s Lime Kiln, and next to Mr. Maurice Biake’s Farm Residence, Malpeque Road. Being quite near the city, it is well suited for building purposes or for pasture or market

garden. ok GEORGE ALLEY.

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1889 ->- 1889. Snoring Trip from Liverpool,

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THE CLIPPER BARKENTINE

“EREMA,”

300 TONS REGISTER, P. LEDWELL, COMMANDER, WILL SAIL DikECT FROM

fiverpool for Charlottetown

ABOUT THE ist APRIL,

And will carry Freight at Through Rates to the ditiereat Railway points ou the Island.

Intending Shippers will please forward their orders in tine.

4a For freight apply in London to John Pit- cairn & Sons, 7 Union Court, Old Broad Street; in Liverpoo!, to William Ballen, 51 South John

Street, or here to the owners, PEAKE BROS. & CO, Ch’town, Feb 6, 1889,—éod iw

stylish Hafs.--D. A. Bruée. mars of

GREAT SALE OF

Grand Chance) Genuine, Down-

Q| | Most Attractive Great Clearance §

Sale of House/Sale of Rem- § to buy Cotion|*s4t Serions.

: : Shas : Won Lo Furnishings inmants in every ¥ Goods at Special onderful ¥ a , ae Prices on House ‘Charlottetown. Department. §| Prices. Seren

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NEARCH.

OUR GREAT

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CARPETS, Oli. CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CURTAINS, CRETONNES, LINENS,

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HOUSE FURNISHINGS

WILL CONTINUE UNTIL APRIL.

OUR NEW STOCK OF

Room Paper and ~ Borderings

ls now opepv, and marked TEN PER CENT. LESS than last year.

BEER BROS.

BLACK SILK GOODs.

Before the recent heavy advauce in Silks, we purchased a large steck from the cele- brated House of ARBELO?F & ©O., Lyons, and are now offering this, the Largest Stock we have ever shown, at special prices.

BUR made.

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Every Yard of Gur “Geiden Year Silk” Guaranteed,

Black Cashmere “ilk, Biack Gros Grain silk, Binck Freach Faille, Birack “atin Duchesse, Eiack “atin: De i.yoms, Biack Tosca Sikh. FRiack Merveilicex, Black suceh,

Biack Tricotin, &c.

Special Prices Now Given to Cash

BLACK DRESS GOODS.

The demand for our MOURNING GOODS is unprecedented, being offered at prices we cannot possibly duplicate next summer. the time to secure

BLACK FRENCH MERINOS, BLACK HENRIETTA CLOTHS, BLACK FRENCH SERGE, BLACK PHANTOM CHECK, BLACK FOULEE,

And a Superior Stock of Courtauld’s and Evans’s Crapes,

Customers.

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BLACK FRENCH CASHMERES, BLACK COSTUME CLOTHS, BLACK FANCY CASHMERE, BLACK PHANTOM STRIPE, BLACK AMAZUN CLOTHS,

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