Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1889-12-14

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 11. PRICE : ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, SATURDAY,~DECEMBER 14, 1889. $3.00 PER ANNUM. Is o. 293 HJKW ADVKRTME3IEMTII. New meats at B. & T. MitchellV Furniture poli>h, varnish, etc Wm. Campbell Our show-room is now open S. E. Garland Christmas cards at Byrne's Bookstore Fancy Christinas goods C. E. Archibald Toboggans, sleds, etc.. at Wood's Hardware Gospel temperance meeting at College- Hall Re-opening of Atlantic Hotel on Monday next Entertainment—on Tuesday next, .at Brook field Hall Horwood's cake raffle at the Mechanics' Hall Goudie & English's cake raffle Wednesday next The City Skating Kink will be open to-night Wanted—a salesman ad. "C. D.," this office | Wanted—a general servant ap. ot this office XpNGAGEMENT and WED- 1/ •*-*» ding Kings —finest quality, and at all If prices, at W. OHMAN'S, Atlantic Hotel I Building. JQfShop open until 10 o'clock A every n?'ght. iune27.tts /l Auction Sales. ITRXITIRG SALE. On Wednesday, 18th Dec, at 11 o'clock, AT THE RESIDENCE OP MR. R. W. CRAMM, 178 LeMAßchant Head, near Patrick Street, all the housebold furniture. Particulars later. dec 9 J. B. CITRRAN & CO., Auctioneers. Just Received, by S.S. Circassian, ONE CASE Joseph X odners & Sons' CELEBRATED CUTLERY. Ivory Handle Dessert and Table Knives. Ivory Handle Meat and Game Carvers. Ivory Handle Stripped and Fluted Steels. Stag Handle Round of Beef Carvers. Pen, Pocket and Sportsmen's Knives, 30c. to $.1.00 ca. Ivory Hand It- Razors, $1.20 to f 1.75 each. Ivory Handle Razors in cases, one pair in each case, $1..")0 to $4.00 per case. Scissors, Hoc. to 85c. each. Butchers' Knives, Skinning Knives (our special pattern').Butchers' Steels, etc. EjJTbere is no occasion to remark on the quality and finish of those goods, as the cutler's name is a sufficient guarantee. , ov J. H. MARTIN &Co. dec9,2tp,m,s Seines. - Seines. TXTE have prepared good stock for V¥ HERRING and COD SEINES, I mounted in the very best manner, by | liberal gatherings and extra support to the edges (less liable to break away) and low prices. WILLIAM STOWE, dec!2,2m,tst Gloucester Net & Twine Co., Boston. Christmas Tree. — .♦«  THE LADIES OF THE METHO■ dist Churc and Parsonage Aid Society, (East circuit), intend holding a Christmas Tree on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 18th and 19th December, in the College Hall. Contributions of fancy articles or refreshments will he thankfully received by the following ladies, who form the committee:—Mrs. Woods, president; Mrs. T. C. Duder, Mrs. Geo. Herder, Mrs. Jas. Pitts, Mrs. S. Knight, Mrs. Diamond, Mrs. Leant, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Bowl, Mrs. Duflill, Miss Biidgeman, Mrs. Pippy, Mrs. W. J. Herder, Mrs. F. W. Bowden, Mrs. Tkomas Coffin, Mrs. Storey, and Mrs. L. March. nov23,liw,fp,s A. J. CHAPLIN, Secretary. Newton Pippins Just received, ex "Miranda," from New York, 20 iaftmls. Newton Piins. JAS. MURRAY. Per S. S. MIRANDA. 300 doz large Nova Scotia Cabbage 15 barrels Fresh Eggs, 200 Cocoanuts, 10 barrels Apples, 10 barrels choice No. 1 Oysters, 30 cases Spanish Onions, Grapes, Lemons, Nuts, &c. At WORSLEY'S, declo,fifp 302 Water-Street. *" * WASTED.—To boy, for cash, all sorts of Newfoundland Stamps, old issues especially on original envelopes; also of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Kdward Island and United , States, fee. We recommend every body to search their old letters from 15 to 30 years back, and to forward what they have to the \«'« f'oundlaud Stamp Co., care of N. OHMAN, Atlantic Building, P.0.80s 371, St. John's, N>F. myll.tey EW DRUG STORE The West End Pharmacy, 42« - IVAIKK STREET, WEST, - 423, One door West of Messrs. P. & L. Tcssier's upper premises , 11COURTENAY, B*roprl€ktor. .«..  Prescriptions accurately prepared and personally attended to. ALSO  A full line of Patent Medicines, Chemicals, • ,Larnishes, Stains, Dry Paints, etc., etc., Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Perfumes, etc. Attendance on Sunday: 9to 11 a.m., 4to 5 P-m., Bto 9 p.m. Night calls attended to. oct3,3m;ws,fp • WEW 41>TEUTINE*IK*T». SfEW AOVERTiaFTI i:*T*. 6BBAT €LGABSAH -:- Of Entire Stock. -:- SALE NOW ON. End of Partnership Term of BLACKWOOD * BLAIR. OWING to Changes in the Business, we offer the best Stock in Town at Sale Prices. Below we give random pickings from the Greatest Sale in the City :— Lot Fancy Union Tweeds, for Boys' Suits, - - 20c. per yard. Lot Costume Cloth, for Ladies' Dresses, - - 7c. per yard. All kinds of Dress Goods at reduced prices. Calicoes and White Shirtings - the cheapest in town. White and Scarlet Flannels - - considerably under present value. Our Entire Stock Ladies' Hats, Wings and Feathers, at cost and charges. Hosiery of all kinds selling cheap. Ladies', Misses', Gentlemen's and Boys' Gloves, at sale prices, Ac, Ac. I3PAII our Stock at Reduced Prices. Terms :—Cash. Blackwood - & - Blair. SALE! -:- SALE! Reductions! :-: Reductions! SHIRRM&PIPPY, In order to reduce Surplus Stock, all classes of Goods JdPwill be sold at Clearing Prices during December. Just opened—Ladies' Long Jackets, Ladies' Dolmans, Ladies' Hats, Ladies' Woolen Under Clothing, Gentlemen's Woolen Under- Clothing; Also, BLANKETS! BLANKETS! We hold a large stock from the best manufacturers in Britain, which must dec3,tts,fp go this month. EVERYTHING REDUCED »-«•♦»♦» +-♦ +-♦• +-+• -*"«■ +■*• •+"+• •*-■+• •+■■+• •+■-+■ 4"4- ■*"*■ ■+-■+■ •+-+■ •+"♦■ ■*-+ +— ■»-♦• -+ •+-+• +"+• ■»••+ ■»-+• +~* "•"*■ "♦-♦■ ++ ♦"«■ ++ ■*-♦■ +-+• •¥-*■ •+-♦■ *-+ •*"♦■ -:- To Cost Price, at -:- WEST ENO CASH SHOP. no\23.M» i JOHNSON & WEST Offer for sale, at their Stores, Water Street, West: ioo Barrels FLOUR—Peerless. 200 Barrels CORNMEAL—YeIIow. 300 Barrels FLOUR—Asteroid. 60 Barrels OATMEAL. 500 Barrels FLOUR—Oakland. 50 Barrels, 100 half-brls. PEASE. 200 Barrels FLCTTR—Alpha. 80 Barrels H.M. PORK—Armour. 300 Barrels FLOUR—Myrtle. 50 Barrels Packet BEEF—lrvings. 200 Barrels FLOUR—Diana. 30 Barrels Family PORK. 250 Barrels FLOUR—Lilac. 200 Tubs Canada BUTTER. 200 Barrels FLOUR—Camelia. 50 Puns. MOLASSES—Barbados. 250 Barrels FLOUR—Northbank. 30 Barrels APPLES—very choice. 125 Barrels FLOUR—Seagull. 20 CHEESE. dec3,6*fp VERY IMPORTANT OUR Citron Peel is a very fine first-class article; our Orange and Lemon Peel is of the same quality. A variety of pure Spices ; very choice Currants—the finest grown, clean and free from sand ; dark brown Sugar—light and dry, very suitable for cake-making. Our Eggs are extra fine in quality, selected in one of the finest farming districts of Newfoundland. STREET. FAMILY MESS PORK.| ANYperson °ot an inmate) other ; ***" than a Clergyman or Doctor, a Member or /-»•*. r*.~4. wm- '* lt/rA~« D«-lr • Officer of the Board of Health, entering a house mdi Clty CUt ramily MeSS h'OrK, a cated by a diphtheria placard shall be liable to a penvery choice article, for sale at Ik*m'mlmm*'*mmwm*i' Brooking's.  fled J JAMEB MURRAY. «*wf a*™**. MgW APVEWTIWEMBiyTW. JVBW ADVERTIMEMKITM. CHRISTMASCARDS. A vast variety of the best patterns of the season. A splendid assortment of Boxed Cards, from ioc. each upwards. Cheap Packets, assortment Xmas and New Year Catds in each packet—3c, sc, ioc, 15c. and 30c. per packet. At BYRNE'S BOOK-STORE, dec14,5fp,16,18,21>28 Opposite Post Office. To Housekeepers. WE HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF MIXED PAINTS, IN CANS, TO suit the most fastidious. Furniture and Stove Polish in all size packages. Kalsomine in every shade. Varnishes in email and large packages. Stains in Walnut, Oak, Satinwood, Cherry, etc., and a great assortment of Brushes. We can give you any thing you require for Xmas cleaning purposes cheaper than any shop in the city. Christmas Presents. ***■ "♦"•■ ♦• "*"*" •*"*• ♦"* ♦"•" •*■♦ ♦"♦" ♦"*• ** ** ♦"♦" "♦"•" ** "•"♦ ** +- ■"♦" +7 *"♦" "♦"♦" ♦♦ "•"* ** MMII II M Mil >» > 111 I I A lot of Fancy Christmas Goods in Brass, Silver, Bronze, &c, including Mirrors, Paper and Letter Racks, Tables in brass, brass and silver Pin Trays (fan shape), brass and silver Jugs, Candlesticks, Brackets, and a large variety of useful and ornamental goods. The above goods are very cheap. decu NFLD. FURNITURE & MOULDING Co., C. E. ARCHIBALD, Mgr. For Sale. !.\JUST received, By Intercolonial Express, 300 barrels Canada FLOUR—Palace Patent. ANOTHER barrel of tho<?P 200 barrels anada FLOUR—Balmoral. A ~ *..»»« UlOSe 60 barrels Canada FLOUR—Munlock. DeIICIOUS Meat Sausages, IGO barrels Canada FLOUR—Golden. frnm Charintt^town 200 barrels Canada FLOUR-High Grade., ;Irom  50 barrels Canada FLOUR—Supreme. Af fiFORftP I KFnilftU'Q 215 barrels Canada FLOUR-National. I -„ ~eel.AJ "tUKX~ . . «. 105 barrels Canada FLOUR-Ki.larney. m™^**^****^***^ o0 barrels Canada FLOUR--Keystone. —  1340 barrels. Will be sold cheap to close sales. OUR SHO"W ROOIYL dl2,6fp McDOUGALL & TEMPLETON.  —Z-—-—^-7——-=T-iT=r QUR SHOW ROOM IS NOW open l-J § I I J *■■■* /\ I IJ ~ . *** with a grand display of fancy goods of every 1 VJI \j ~J ,/V I A 1 description, suitable as presents for ladies and gen- tlemen. A few pairs of very choice terra cotta and - - china figures, china & glass vases & lustres, dressed & I{J OMcireS . undressed dulls, at all prices; wood, tin and other toys in great variety. Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. IN THE UNION BANK.' -» »■'- «»"■"■ LAYER lUISIVS WllbimilDiil UK On Sale byT&W. Pitts, SEALED TENDERS inn kAwA» nKn-.Ae i «wnr DoUine wj,, be received at the Board of Works Office 100 boxes choice Layer Raisins, unti, Saturday, 2ist instant, at noon, tor 150 half-bxs choice Layer Raisins, supplying the Lunatic Asylum, Hospitals, Poor .Asylum, Gaol — and otter Pnffic Institutions, FOB S-A.Xj.Ej, with the following articles for Twelve Months, Mihiartolß.O'Oip.s^^illlr J ' Biscuits—geed, r«os. 2 and 3 per cwt Ex schr. M Laura Belle," a choice cargo of Pork—heavy mess, of 200 lbs per brl P. E. 1. Produce. Pork—famil> mess, of 200 lbs per brl jA/\n hiicVipk RT ACV fJAT«I Flour—superfine, States per brl 1400 bUSheIS fcSL,AUK UAlb, Flour-Canada, super extra brl 1160 bUSheIS POTATOES, Winter-k'g. Oatmeal-Canadian per brl ■ ■ « mTTr-.«.TT<r-.r-i • Peas—spat and round per hrl 400 bUSheIS TURNIPS, Molasses per Imp gal 23 quarters choice beef,  17 quarters fresh PORK, Tea—good Congo, to be accompanied by ' n _ . «-»#-,—%—.-* samples per lb 28 tubs Choice Dairy BUTTER. Sugar—best Porto Rico l»r cwt or lb decs,3i\v,tstu Sugar—crushed pr cwt or lb — Soap—Scotch pr cwt or lb g| B _ _ H Soap—Liverpool... Pr cwt or lb II II IA W Rice—< arolina pr cwt or Hi ■■ ■ I■ ■ I ■ Rice—East Indian pr cut or lb MIM *• ■ ■ ■ ■ Candles—Mould per lb Kerosene Oil—fire test, 150 per gallon ' Sago per lb THE Bread now being offered for s^^^^ * sale marked F only (in black) is not of our Washing Soda pur lb manufacture. Our Hread is all marked in full Starch per lb •\;■;.-v: y '' '~ Blue per lb browning's browning's X F**umA 9LM Salt—fine per lb ■ cHIQ Iwl • Salt—coarse per hhd _——_. _.^--r;-r—rv--w.m.m .., . . .-.;-.-.;■■;-. .ttt: Rlacklead pr cut or lb TJ^rSf"Z'"""* SAXA~XASJI~S, " -. Whiting.. per 1!) in black. We ask parties purchasing our Bread to Onions per ll> see that each bag bears the full mark. Blacking per doz tins Our Bakery has recently been refitted with all the Matches p"r <l<z tea latest improvements, at very considerable expense, Vinegar peretlloii and we now offer Bread superior to any ever manu- Lime Juice per gallon factured in this country. Ask for BROWNING'SppiterOiter perriosen BREAD, and see that you get the right article. Milk per gallon decs.iofp G. BROWNING & SON. psfj^Vt*&*£&.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.V.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..[l?Ic«t ralavanc.es... per lb ft| I I I 1111 I I Tobacco perlh SfllWßS' -- SfllWßS' S::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::i:^S Mllin? IfW I I llllllle.l«ll I All of the articles to be of the best quality and de- Q O Hverable at tbe Institutions in smth quantities ami at such times as may be requir- d by the Superintendent, BT7CT CT>T>TTr,T7, till Ivp T T?c lim? and eubje«t to rejection, without appeal from his de- EST SPRLCE SUIAbLRb, HOR- ciBion> f,, not ap.rovedof, wood's Celebrated make, 9s. per M. Tenders for the supply of all or either of the above at Brooking'S f articles will be received, as also for each Institution, decl3,fp JAS* MURRAY, The prices to be stated in word* at length and Ten- ders to be addressed to the Secretary. nxi cat B, ny Good and sufficient security for the performance of -:- UN oALL BY -:- the contract required. _ Payment made quaFterly. lAC IAIRH DITTC The Board do not bind themselve? to accept the fllili ill lowest or any tender. (By order), 40 puncheons choice W. R. STJRLJNG, DAnDAnnO . Tumi AOOVO Board of Works Office) Secretary. BARBADOS .I. MOLASSES W> December, 1889 ; MEW ADVERTINEnKMT*. Stats, k, k ON SALE it 111 MITCH'S Fancy Biscuit & Provision Store, 318 Water-st., Brls Family Mess PORK—new, very choice (all over 50 pieces >. Brls Pork LOlNS—best quality, mild cure. Brls HOCKS—Kingman's best. Brls JOWLS, new, small & splendid quality Brls BEEF—Yorkville, Tuthill's & other bs [All above November cure]. Bags CORN and BRAN, SUGAR—brown and crushed, Teas, Rice, Raisins, Currants, and General Groceries in stock ; also, a full supply Terra Nova Bakery Fancy Biscuits. decl4,3fp,btt [By permission of the Magistrates]. Goodie & English intend holding an XMAS CAKE RAFFLE On Wednesday, Dec. 18th, fiST'At that Store, on Water Street, one door East of T. McMurdo's Drug Store. decl4,3fp,st\v [By permission of the Magistrates]. Horwood'sXlCakes will be raffled at the MECHANICS' HALL, On next Monday night. decH,2fp [By permission of the Magistrates.] P. J. PATTERSON will hold his ANNUAL m RIFFLE in the T. A. Hall, On Monday, Dec. 16th. decl2,2fn,tsm Tk Attic id will be re-opened Monday, 16th Dec, 1889, under new management, with hopes that by attention, civility, cleanliness and comfort to merit the patronage of the Public and Travellers in general. decU,2fp,st J. WHITTY, Manager. Woods's Hardware. TOBOGGANS! Toboggans! Girls' Sleds, Boston Clippers, and Dubbin—makes leather waterproof as a duck's back; Dubbin makes leather soft as velvet. decU SIDNEY WOODS, agent. fSjl For sale or to let, GS& A DOUBLE COTTAGE, situate on Merry Meeting Koad, near the Christian Brothers' Residence. Possession given Nov. Ist. For particulars, Apply to JOHN SOUTHCOTT, Prescott St. octl2,stt,fp City Skating Rink will be open to-night. Band in attendance. Ice in excellent condition. decl4,li For Sale, A Piece of GROUND, containing ahout four acres, situated on Pennywell Koad. near Mr. A. Smith's co'taue.  bargain will he given if applied fur immediately; apply at this fiffice. decl3,2fp 1.0. G.T., an Entertainment t'i be held at Bronkficld Good Templar Hall, on TUESDAY, Dec. 17th; programme to consist of Songs, Headings, Recitations, etc.; doors men 7.30 p.m.; entertainment to commence at 8 p.m.; admission 10c. decl4,2fp Gospel Temperance meeting. A united public temperance meeting will be held to-morrow afternoon in the College Hall under thr auspices of the Bible Class. Addresses, >olos and sacred music will be rendered. The College Hall Bible Class orchestra will lead the sinking. All are invited. Doors <ipen at half-past two. dec! 4 Methodist Board of Education, Saint John's West.—WANTED, for Buchanan Street Se! 00l,— A Tea«her for the junior department. Apply by le'ter to Rev dG. .1. Bond, 1 hairman, on or before Fiiday next, 20th inst. 13,3fp Wanted, immediately, for Method** School at Hussell'u Cove, A FEMAI.E TEACH KR, sa'a-v £40 per y ar, and fees; apply to Key. F. G. WILLSY, Chairman Hants Harbor Board. dec2,2wfp  Wanted, about first of next year—a good, active SALESMAN for Dry Goods business. Address C. D., this office. dec!4,3fp Wanted, immediately, general iervant; must understand plain cooking. Good reference? required,. Apply at \h\» office. rJecH>3fp