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. THE COLONIST. Subscription Rates-.$3.00 per annum. 8T. JOHN'S, N. F., WEDNESDAY. JULY 4 188&. Single copies-One cent. No. 150. BY TELEGRAPH. EMPEROR WILLIAM IN DANGER. itnii Letters Sent to Him. ICELANDERS FOS MANITOBA, A Royal Duorce Case. Halifax, N.S..July 1. The Kmperor William has received many letters - threatening him with death. He visits St. Petersburg on the ■ird of August and will propose that the European powers reduce their armaments. Eight hundred Icelanders have come to Manitoba this-season. Cholera has appeared in Messina. A Bordeax theatre has been burnt, involving a leas of a million francs. Premier Crispi, will visit Bismarck with an autograph letter from King Humbert. The King of Milan, demands a divorce from Queen Natalie, on the grounds of insuperable aversion to the Queen. The Queen resista tha-] application. OUR ADVERTISING PATRONS. Building inat.-iial 'William Canipbc 1 Looking gla*se.<<. etc Callahan, Class A Co Concert in Athenn-um ha^I tonight A Nfld dig and pup for sale see adv t Casino plt-a?ure grounds eee adv t Sew Erajpleasure grounds.... see advt Bmter. natmeal. etc W,-st A Rcndc 1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THlSjWEUNESB-AY EVENING, July 4thf Yunk.v PooJle. Star Spangled Banner. Hail Columbia, and Display of Fireworks, Grand 1 at » o'clock. Prof. " The Event of the Season in sporting circles, cornea off Tomorrow Evg, on the New Era Grounds. A trotting match in which»'a£l our best trotters *iil cocipete, and n Scrub" Race, to be conducted on the r rinciple of tbe Donkey Race at Home : " You ri** my horte, and III ride , yours." For downright fun "nothing pan beat a. Donkey Sace. jy4.1i Wire Fencing MOW LANDING, EX S.S. BONAVISTA, A Large Supply of STEEL Wire FENCING tyThe cheapest and best material for Fences. W. & G.ltEMDELL. CARD. M" Stock, Nova Engines }JOHN LEDINGHAM BEGSTO itnate that he haa taken over from the Executors of the late HUGH GkmmeL the 1". Plant and Machinery of the Terra ] dry, when- making and repairing of and Boilers, for Marine and Land purpo- JGeneral Iron Work will he carried on aa Trustingfrom ln's intimate knowledge attention to business to be favored with NOTICE. Tlie:Steamer 'Leopard' I will leave the wharf tif Messrs. Thorburn & Tessier FOR THE WESTWARD, »py,Jaly.6M10ii Calling at following places going acd returning: KriM-u h, Trepassey, Placentia, Hurin, St. Lawrence, St. Pierre, Grand Baiik.Belloram, liar. Briton, Gaultois, Burgeo, LaPoile, Kosc Blanche, Channel, fit George's Bay of Islands and Bonne Bay. JfflTMails close at 9 a.m., sharp J. O. FRASER, (ieneral Post Office. Postmaster General. Hr. John's, 3d July, 188 i. jiifp FORiBAIiiT- A NEWFoWoLANJD Dok (Bitch) with Pup—1 month old. Apply otoifer offloe. Jy4,2ifp ITED-A M ACH IN 1ST. Apply to 'Flaherty & MacGregor. jy8.fp.tf - w% fjstt* ^fltjjcvttscmetits. CONCERT IN ATHEN^UM HALL A CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN IN THE ATHEK.UUM HALL, thik WEUNE8- ■*■*■ day Evening:, 4th July. Mr. "Walker will conduct, and tho Choir who sang at the Methodist Benevolent Society Concert will repeat Faerie Voices (with orchestral accompaniment) and other Choruses "used on that occasion. ^fogramme: -Part I. Chorus -.-Off to Sea Choir Song:—Tho Distant Shore Kev. Mr. Vickera Duet:—Wandering in tho May-lime.Misses Woods Chorus :—God bless the Prince of Wales. [Words by tho Hon. the Speakor. Solo :—Nil Desperandum Mr. Corner Solo:—(Violin) Sonato in D. (Schubert), Mr. Rennie SonfcV-Daddy ., Mra. March Chorus :—The Houso that Jack Built Choir Part II. Chorus :—Ladies—Faerio Voices, with instrumen- i.il accompaniment. Duet :—When the Wind Blowoth In.. Mrs. 8teer and Rev. .G. P, Storey. Song :—Birdie. Mrs. J. C Rogerson Chorus :—The Shipwreck Choir Song : Mr. Jennings Song :—Shall I Wear a Whito Rose..Miss Shirran Trio :—Protect us Through the Coming Night— Mrs. Gear, Mrs. March and Miss Bulley. Chorus : Where are You Ooing My Pretty Maid- Choir. GOD 8. Organist Conductor... God Save tii^ceen. "llm.W.V W. Watson Mr. A. Mews Mr. J. Walker rjr-Tickcts : 25 cts . for sale at the stores of Messrs. John Steer, G Miliigan, 8. Woods and Mrs, Dicks. Doors open at T.l.'i. Concert to commence at S IS. fHPPlease bring thia Programme.) jy4 Harness OIL and POLISH. Millar's, White's and Vacuum Harness Oil. Day <fc Martin's Kid-Reviver, Water-proof and Pastp Blacking White's German Shoe Dressing—Berlin and Brunswick iijack LePage's Liquid Glue—assorted sizes. *SrS*JbOE OIK RASTRHX >VI\nt»V. \GoverhmentN otice TENDERS Will he received at this Oflice until Tuesday, 10th inst., at noon, lor 2 Si To ply on TRINITY AND PLACENTIA BAYS, for about Four Months. OT Particulars of Service may be had on appl - tion at this Office. Tenders to state the rate per calendar month. Government do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. BL FENELON, Colonial Secretary s Office,} Colonial Secretary. BUILDI'G MATERIAL- 200 Nt. SEASONED PINE-1 INCH- 560 M Pino Shingles 700 Rolls Rooting Felt •J0J Barrels Rooting Pitch 20 Barrels Freeh Plaster SO M Seasoned Pine 1 J, 2 and 3 inch 100 M Matched Spruce. 1*1= and 1\ inch r>0 M Spruce Board. 10 M Refuse Pine Board 100 M Joisting. Sills and Uprights, etc Best London White Lead, Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Brushes, anti Mixed Paints, &c, &c. English and American Hardware. All sellihgat very low prices. ***-——.^.^^ T^ILC- CAMPBELL, Builders' Supply Store. We are Showing an Excellent -ASSORTMENT OF- Looking aXa^KOs .sizes' la Swing, Drssaer, Lavatoiy, Duchesse, Mounts—in Ash, Walnut & Mahogany. MLRROR PLATES-PLAIN AND BEVELLED. OVER-MANTELS made to order-latest designs to select from. CALLAHAN, GLASS & CO., • , Duckworth and (lower Street. Gold Mirror & Picture Frame Gilding! JOHN 8TEVENSON WISHES TO CALL THE Attention of the General Public to the fact that he is the only Gilder in St. John's, in tho al>ove line. Parties'have been bo.ch- ing up or destroying Mirror Frames, of beautiful design, of late, hence my advertisement. I am prepared to challenge any man in St. John's, for $100 a side, to compete with any samples—having spent over ten years in the Fine Art Saloon of Kerk A Soss. Carvers and Gilders, Aberdeen, Scotland, and having tho highest of references from the Bon-Accord Carving and Gilding Society, of the same place. I wish the public to know, at least, that after these would-be-gilders once gets your Frame into their hands your Framo is destroyed for ever; no Gilder can over clean off the smudge they put on it, and it is impossible to burnish it ; a Mirror or Picture Frame s-houlil always be tipped off with burnished gold. As I am aware of parties who are complaining of being victimised in this way, I would bp glad to show my sample* to any pirty who may call at my shop. .Parties requiring re-guilding done c.ui havo it done as good as can lx- Imported, if it is not I nsk no pay. Ornamental Gold Frames manufactured on the premises—which wns never done in this country before. 8x10 Ornamental Gold Frames a sjiecialty. Cheapen Picture Framing House in tlie City. "Why pay $3 .r<0 for a 22 x 29 Picture, nnd have Pedlars calling for 20 or Wets a week, when you ran liny th- same Picture, in my Shop for 81.50. thus saving one dollar. Give up tho instalment bmim s< an 1 save money. I will give you $1.50 off of $4.00. Largest assortment of Mouldings, Chromos, digraphs, and Mottos, framed and untrained, in St John's. Give us a call and see for yourselves. N.B.—No connection with Pedlers. Please note the address, JOHN STEVKNSON. Carver and Gilder and Picture Framo Maker, 18-1 Duckworth Strict, opposite An -hih.il.1 's Furniture Show Rooms. .iiineiri.liu.fp.eod OF EDINBURGH AND LONDON. Established A.D. 18Q9. - Capital; £3,000,000, Insurances Effected on all kii of Property at Current Rates. SHEA, Cen. Agent for Nfld, CEO. ** "The Gloucester. gfh* <&l0\\cc*Ux ^nxrcA (&0\\0xt %im\ -Isundoubtedly tho Best Bafcking Line Made. tT IT IS twenty per cent, stronger than any other Cotton Line. IT IT 18 more easily handled than any other Cotton Line, t3T IT WILL stand more rough usage and wear better than any other Cotton line, and it is the cheapest Cotton Line in the market. Made in all sixes. 8ee that every down beam tht, trademark," TJfJJ etLOUC$8TEN.f> None cither geBnlne. potlofp.tf.eod|- ) NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Star, fcripf WILL LEAVE THe\W!IABF OF j Tho Newfoundland Coastal t\ tean*slil > Company, (HoylestownVon*ifciturday, at 10 a.m., for Tilt Cove and intermediate ports. For freight or passage apply to the N.-u inmidland .Coastal Steamship Co. (Limited.) jy3.2i,fp 3rd Jul ».. GheapJjvCheap! H»UoTr-Trfti*e. KIf*Ii^b VtmmmiJxi. —A*D ALL KINDS OK — House Furnishing Goods At WOODS'S, Dentist, aaOWater Street, next door to Power's llardware Store, opp. late P. Hutchins'. Any "Work Entrusted to his care will be neatly executed. CfTExtractinfrn specialty : satisfaction guaranteed. Terms moderate. Advice—free. HrOffice hours : From '.l a.m. till 0 p.m. jy2,:Jm.fp Waterside Business Premises TO BE LET. THAT DESIRABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, at Riverhead, at present occupied l>v Messrs. West A Rknkkll Possession {^xven on tho 1ft November text. For further particulars apply to JAS. McLAUGHLAN. New Flushes! FEATHEES, FLOWEES, EIBBONS. Ladies' and Gents' StrawHats J,J.iLFURLONG'S jnne87.8ifp IT IS THE INTENTION OF the COM- mittee to despatch to Barcelona, on the Allan steamer leaving here on the 10th July, further Sl-E.-IMKNS OF TKADK FKOltl^.TS AND OF, NATURAL HISTORY, lM-si.les photographic views of Newfoundland scenery. The Committee will itefully receive contributions at tho wharf of Messrs. Shea «£ Go. june25,lii.fp W. B. GRIEVE, EDWIN McLEOD Commission Merchant. IBBBEUBA. E8TABLI8HEI* TWEATTY JTEARS. forsale:. ^T-TliB Fast-trotting Horse "Boli." ti setts Second-hand Harness 1 Buggy, 1 Cart Harness, 1 Cart 1 Catamaran, 1 Bufl'alo Kobe 1 Horse Bug, 1 Horse Cover 1 Small Express Wagon 1 Single Sleigh, 1 Second-hand Safe w-AppiytoM- F. SMYTH, je80 17J? Water Street, 8t, Jobri>. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE BY WEST ft RENDELL, I'.x S.S. Bonavista from Montreal, 10O tubs Choice Butter 50 half-barrels Oatmeal . 25 boxes Cheese 750 BARRELS SUPERIOR EXTRA FLOUR, (various brands.) Covernment Notice TO MASONS. TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS Office, until Monday. Oth Julv. at noon, for the erection of a RETAINING WALL oi ' side of Look's Hill. Persons desirous of tendeiing can obtain l necessary information at the Surveyor Genera office. The Board will not be bound "to w lowest or any tender. (Bv order), W. B. STIRL Bazaar! A BAZAAB IN AID OF THE Convent and ScEools STAR OF THE SEA HALL the Last "Week in October. _jrConlributions of money or work will lie jrtatefullv received by the Ladies in charge of tallfs. by the Itev. M. J. Clarke, or at the C vent. Torbay. je37,lw,fp UN CHARLES O'BRIEN REDDI Com mission Merchant, ANDGENERALAOENT.LITTLEBAYMINE. Newfoundland. Special attention to c — signmentsof Provisions, Groceries and Dry G< Any class of merchandize sold—wholesale, r or by auction, for cash only. Prompt retxi Correspondence invited Will accept a few agen-;/ lii'iiiniiii lie! I HAVE TAKEN A BOOM lor ABOUT two months, for the convenience of Weekly Customers. The Room is opposite my store, and wai formerly occupied by R. CALLAHAN. jel2.lm.fp JOHN P. SHEA. ON ANI> AFTER THE 2rid DAY OF July, all Correspondence posted on board tlie Coastal Steamers, will require a late fee of Que Cent on lAitter-i, Books and Parcels, and half cent ench on Newspapers, to be prepaid by Stamp. Such mail matter, if not paid, will be taxed tumble the amount of lato fee, which must be paid before delivery, J. O. FRASER, Genkiial Post Omta, { Postmaster Gen. St. John's, lr.th Jinn-. '^. \ j> l^iw.fp.tcm SPECTACLES! «^-To Suit all Sights!* (STRONG STEEL FRAMES; At 10c, 20c, 30c, 40c. and 50c, pair Better kinds from 70cts to $3.00 pair. GARRETT BYRNE'S, jcO,fp.tf 9j?P* Post Oflice. WANTED: ia Experienced Cooks, wages$7 to $10, lt> General Servants, wages $5 to $7, « Housemaids, wages $4 to $0., for service in gentlemen's families in Nova Scotia, to go by steamer " Nova Scotian," on 17th . Only ezperiemjed and well-recommended girfs need apply. Passage money ana expenses paid in advance. Apply between 8 and 10 o'clock on Friday, Monday or Tuesday evenings, at 08 Barnes's Rcml june80,5ifp,
Object Description
Title | The Colonist, vol. 03, no. 150 (04 July 1888) |
Subject | Canadian newspapers--Newfoundland and Labrador--St. John's--19th century |
Publisher | Colonist Printing and Pub. Co. |
Place of Publication | St. John's (N.L.) |
Date | 1888-07-04 |
Year | 1888 |
Month | 07 |
Day | 04 |
Description | The Colonist began on 6 March 1886, changing its name to The Newfoundland Colonist after 18 July 1891. Having printed local and international news Monday to Saturday for six years, the paper came to an abrupt end when its offices were destroyed in The Great Fire of 8 July 1892. |
Location | Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--St. John's |
Time Period | 19th Century |
Language | eng |
Type | Text |
Resource Type | Newspaper |
Format | image/jpeg; application/pdf |
Collection | Colonist |
Sponsor | Centre for Newfoundland Studies |
Source | Original held by the Centre for Newfoundland Studies. |
Repository | Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Centre for Newfoundland Studies |
PDF File | (5.49 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/colonist/TheColonistvol03no1504July1888.pdf |
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Description
Title | Cover |
Date | 4 July 1888 |
Description | The Colonist, vol. 03, no. 150 (4 July 1888) |
PDF File | (5.49MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/colonist/TheColonistvol03no1504July1888.pdf |
Transcript |
.
THE COLONIST.
Subscription Rates-.$3.00 per annum.
8T. JOHN'S, N. F., WEDNESDAY. JULY 4 188&. Single copies-One cent. No. 150.
BY TELEGRAPH.
EMPEROR WILLIAM IN DANGER.
itnii Letters Sent to Him.
ICELANDERS FOS MANITOBA,
A Royal Duorce Case.
Halifax, N.S..July 1.
The Kmperor William has received many letters
- threatening him with death. He visits St. Petersburg on the ■ird of August and will propose that
the European powers reduce their armaments.
Eight hundred Icelanders have come to Manitoba this-season.
Cholera has appeared in Messina.
A Bordeax theatre has been burnt, involving
a leas of a million francs.
Premier Crispi, will visit Bismarck with an
autograph letter from King Humbert.
The King of Milan, demands a divorce from
Queen Natalie, on the grounds of insuperable
aversion to the Queen. The Queen resista tha-]
application.
OUR ADVERTISING PATRONS.
Building inat.-iial 'William Canipbc 1
Looking gla*se.<<. etc Callahan, Class A Co
Concert in Athenn-um ha^I tonight
A Nfld dig and pup for sale see adv t
Casino plt-a?ure grounds eee adv t
Sew Erajpleasure grounds.... see advt
Bmter. natmeal. etc W,-st A Rcndc 1
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THlSjWEUNESB-AY EVENING, July
4thf Yunk.v PooJle. Star Spangled Banner.
Hail Columbia, and Display of Fireworks, Grand
1 at » o'clock. Prof. "
The Event of the Season
in sporting circles, cornea off
Tomorrow Evg, on the New Era Grounds.
A trotting match in which»'a£l our
best trotters *iil cocipete, and n Scrub" Race,
to be conducted on the r rinciple of tbe Donkey
Race at Home : " You ri** my horte, and III ride ,
yours." For downright fun "nothing pan beat a.
Donkey Sace. jy4.1i
Wire Fencing
MOW LANDING, EX S.S. BONAVISTA,
A Large Supply of
STEEL Wire FENCING
tyThe cheapest and best material for Fences.
W. & G.ltEMDELL.
CARD.
M"
Stock,
Nova
Engines
}JOHN LEDINGHAM BEGSTO
itnate that he haa taken over from
the Executors of the late HUGH GkmmeL the
1". Plant and Machinery of the Terra
] dry, when- making and repairing of
and Boilers, for Marine and Land purpo-
JGeneral Iron Work will he carried on aa
Trustingfrom ln's intimate knowledge
attention to business to be favored with
NOTICE.
Tlie:Steamer 'Leopard'
I will leave the wharf tif
Messrs. Thorburn & Tessier
FOR THE WESTWARD,
»py,Jaly.6M10ii
Calling at following places going acd returning:
KriM-u h, Trepassey, Placentia,
Hurin, St. Lawrence, St. Pierre,
Grand Baiik.Belloram, liar. Briton,
Gaultois, Burgeo, LaPoile,
Kosc Blanche, Channel, fit George's
Bay of Islands and Bonne Bay.
JfflTMails close at 9 a.m., sharp
J. O. FRASER,
(ieneral Post Office. Postmaster General.
Hr. John's, 3d July, 188 i. jiifp
FORiBAIiiT- A NEWFoWoLANJD
Dok (Bitch) with Pup—1 month old. Apply
otoifer offloe. Jy4,2ifp
ITED-A M ACH IN 1ST. Apply to
'Flaherty & MacGregor. jy8.fp.tf -
w%
fjstt* ^fltjjcvttscmetits.
CONCERT IN ATHEN^UM HALL
A CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN IN THE ATHEK.UUM HALL, thik WEUNE8-
■*■*■ day Evening:, 4th July. Mr. "Walker will conduct, and tho Choir who sang
at the Methodist Benevolent Society Concert will repeat Faerie Voices (with orchestral accompaniment) and other Choruses "used on that occasion.
^fogramme: -Part I.
Chorus -.-Off to Sea Choir
Song:—Tho Distant Shore Kev. Mr. Vickera
Duet:—Wandering in tho May-lime.Misses Woods
Chorus :—God bless the Prince of Wales. [Words
by tho Hon. the Speakor.
Solo :—Nil Desperandum Mr. Corner
Solo:—(Violin) Sonato in D. (Schubert), Mr. Rennie
SonfcV-Daddy ., Mra. March
Chorus :—The Houso that Jack Built Choir
Part II.
Chorus :—Ladies—Faerio Voices, with instrumen-
i.il accompaniment.
Duet :—When the Wind Blowoth In.. Mrs. 8teer
and Rev. .G. P, Storey.
Song :—Birdie. Mrs. J. C Rogerson
Chorus :—The Shipwreck Choir
Song : Mr. Jennings
Song :—Shall I Wear a Whito Rose..Miss Shirran
Trio :—Protect us Through the Coming Night—
Mrs. Gear, Mrs. March and Miss Bulley.
Chorus : Where are You Ooing My Pretty Maid-
Choir. GOD 8.
Organist
Conductor...
God Save tii^ceen.
"llm.W.V
W. Watson
Mr. A. Mews
Mr. J. Walker
rjr-Tickcts : 25 cts . for sale at the stores of Messrs. John Steer, G Miliigan, 8. Woods and Mrs,
Dicks. Doors open at T.l.'i. Concert to commence at S IS. fHPPlease bring thia Programme.) jy4
Harness OIL and POLISH.
Millar's, White's and Vacuum Harness Oil.
Day |
CONTENTdm file name | 2679.jp2 |