Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 20, 1878, Winnipeg, Manitoba Business announcement. It View of better accommodating a Large number of the patrons of the free press we two opened a Branch office and counting room under charge of our or Mcgregor in the building immediately North of Tho Post office. Kenny Luxton. Fro press office. July oth 1877. Saturday april 20, 1878. City Hall. Easter monday april 22, j. Howorth m. E. Howorth pop Ritoh. Treasure ii. The death of the it. Rev. Geo. Aug. Sel Wyn d.d., Bishop of Litchfield England a reported by cablegram. The deceased who was a divine held in High repute was it missionary Bishop in new zealand. My. Foster representative of the United states at the City of Mexico has recognized Diaz As de Facto president of the Republic of Mexico. The mexican government has Tele graphed the appointment of a minister at Washinton. The lion. Albert j. Smith. Q. C., who has just received the Honor of Knighthood has been a Good Many years in Public life. He waa a member of the executive Council of new Brunswick from 1856 to 1863, and also for a Short period in 1866. He held the office of attorney general from 1862 to 1863, when he retired from the government. He afterwards hold the same office in his own administration in 1865. Or. Smith was a Delegate to England along with the present or. Justice Fisher in 1838, on the subject of the inter colonial railway again in 1865, with the present chief Justice Allen on other Public business and lastly to Washington with messes. Gait Howland and Henry on the subject of reciprocity in january 1866. He declined the chief jus tic ship of new Brunswick in 1866 the of that province in 1873, and the position of minister of Justice in 1874. He was sworn a member of h. M. Privy Council for Canada and appointed minister of Marine and fisheries in 1873. Or. Smith Sai. Continuously in the new Brunswick Assembly from 1852 until con federation when he was returned for the House of commons for Westmoreland. He was re elected by acclamation at the Gener Al election in 1872 again on his appoint ment to office and a third time at the last general election. The minister of Marine is the ii by Active member of the Mackenzie government who has been knighted but it is known that the Premier has declined that Honor. The Only retired member of the present administration who has had that dignity conferred upon him is sir Antoine Dorion chief Justice Quebec. First appearance hero and since thur highly successful tour through Australia new zealand Tasmania and the South sea islands of Howorth s original Hibernia. Irish character and comedy company. Irish scenery songs dances wit and humor. Barney the guide Kitty in their Irish specialities. Admission 50 and 75 cents. Reserved seats to be had Donaldson Brothers Bookstore. Alphabetical Williams business representative god save the Queen. Apls-25 undersigned having n several draught horses and ponies to dispose of persons wishing to per chose find it advantageous to Call on him before Pur chasing elsewhere. One Pony harness very cheap. W. Devlin metropolitan hotel Taylor s Boole bindery. Bookbinding of every description. Paper ruling and account Book manufacturing. Next door to Standard printing Onice. Thos. W. Taylor dim 1 Winnipeg in try. Co. Company orders. A general voluntary Parade for the Pur pose of attending divine service with the Field Battery at holy Trinity Church will be held at to armory on sunday next the 21st inst. Ilm Coes and Side arms. Dress Bugle at 10 . Fall in at 10.30 Sharp to March to the us Sheds. 2. Tho weekly drills in the Temperance hal1 will to discontinued. 3. A weekly class for the private instruction of will shortly be opened. Applications to nil vacancies should be made at once. Signed Chas. We. Allen. Capt. Comdr. Winnipeg april 17th, 17-20 Sale. Cd evil. Eunice Kef Okiu. Or. Casey s Bill to ensure the better qualification of Public servants and the greater efficiency and Economy of the Public service contains the following features the appointment of a Board of five civil service commissioners to be entrusted with the carrying but of All legislation affecting the service and the making of regulations not provided for by legislation the classification of civil servants rules As to Entrance salary and division of work of departments the method of appointments including appointments by Merit after examination qualifying examinations to be held once each year in one place in each province providing ten applications have been received competitive examinations and regulations therefore manner of appointments in higher divisions preference to be Given holders of certificates of Merit permanent situations with certain exceptions to be filled by promotion one Grade at a time no step up to be taken within a year from appointment or last promotion Heads of departments to make recommendations special appointments in an emergency not to exempt appointees from an examination before permanent employment the Board must report to parliament Annu ally All executive business. Tun St. John n.b., Good templars have received Sterling from their Brethren in South Africa for the Relief of sufferers by the great fire. The Earl of Leitrim was buried a in St. Michael s Church Dublin. A crowd of about three Hundred hissed hooted and cheered outside of the Church. The lord Lieuten ant of Ireland has proclaimed the District comprising lord Leitrim s Donegal estates under the peace preservation act. Baker has received information from it correspondent at the North Shore that new and important discoveries have very recently been made at Silver islet an entirely new Lead having been found from the original vein which rivals any yet found in the Richness of the Ore. It is also believed that they have found the vein on the main this news is confirmed by a letter just received by Gen. Sibley from his Nephew which says that sixty two barrels of Rich Ore have been taken from the new Lead. Gen. Baker has further information that new veins have recently been made West of Tho Kindred discoveries towards Hunter s Island which have yielded Well from sur face specimens. There seems to to the most reasonable expectations that the North Shore will prove to be Rich in the precious Paul Pioneer press letter from the English Fleet in the sea of Marmora feb. 21 says we have pretty hard times at present on account of torpedo boats. We keep in readiness All night with wire hawsers run out round Tor Pedo poles about forty feet from the ship and torpedo guns loaded and manned. Tho guns All round the upper deck Are alternately loaded with Case shot and shrapnel Shell. I pity any Ventrous expedition that should try with us a repetition of the attempts Practised with some Success on the turks. Steam launches armed with 9-Pounders, and with their Crews armed to the Teeth in a prowling about the ships All night. Some marines Are stationed on a Little Island at the Entrance from constantinople to this place and upon a Craft making its appearance they fire a Rille and the steam launch stationed within the Boundary boards her. We Burn no stay lights at night to indicate our position As is ordinarily done when a vessel is lying at o second Viand furniture to and stoves bought sold and exchanged. Cash for second hand furniture stoves and cast off clothing. Org pin a9m notre Dame St., near main St. Et1fioial Stone. A Suee business Light work Small capital. Rights and instructions for the manufacture of the celebrated Canadian prize artificial Stone largely used by architects builders and the building Public generally. Plain ornamental Knick Knacks All branches. Instructions Complete and guaranteed to prove remunerative and satisfactory. For particulars address w. J. Mackintosh fort Macleod North West territories. Fort Shaw Montana. Apl3-jnncl3 Pailo ring. J. R. Cameron co. Have just received their first shipment of Spring tweeds the latest out. Clothing to order As usual first class in every particular. A variety of Nobby coloured tweeds for ladles mantles. J. E. Cameron co., main Street 2 doors South of court House. Mar23m drug Stoer. Trott Melville have on hand n full Stock of drugs chemicals Dye stuffs t perfumery and toilet articles. Also Patent medicines sound dry Cord Wood smoked White fish. One 24 Inch circular saw Bench com plete with 33 feet belting new. Good storage to let. Apply at Schultse s warehouse. Alsm the English Fleet Are lying before constant what will be the result russian Len Lior will Advance your Money you had hotter at once Call at and to 8av, and Purchase your boots and shoes. Lie is showing the largest Stock this Side oplend1d Chance for any to one desiring a Good farm near the be sold 2-10 acres first class Prairie land situate about 20 Miles n. E. Of Winnipeg and within 6 Miles of that portion Cana Dian Pacific hallway now constructed and with Dally trains running Between Winnipeg Selkirk and Forward. About. -1 Miles Oft Lles broke head River with plenty of Timber. The advertiser holds the government Patent and guarantees the title perfect. Price Only Cash. For fur ther particulars enquiries addressed to . Box Post office Winnipeg will meet will prompt House and lot foe Sale fronting on Market Square Corner of Margaret and William its. House one Story and half containing eight rooms with Good Cellai and woodshed. Occupied at present by Hev. Or Campbell. For further particulars apply to Peter Johnston notre Dame Street West. Terms Liberal. Farm to rent and co in Tho Parish of St. Francois Xavior or South Side of River containing 321 acres 22 acres Are broken and Well fenced. Has Good House 18 x of with summer Kitchen milk and ice houses and stabling for 30 head o animals. Will rent for 1 year for Selling Price further particulars on application at free press Laranch office or Tho proprietor o. Cowland Marsom Osowa Poplar Point or of St Charles a Nice Little of 6 chains 01 the hover with outer 2 Miles 1 has a Small House on it. Was cultivate a few years ago. Has about 30 acres of you ii Poplar. Will be cheap for Cash or exchanged for House and lot in City. For particulars apply at filet Petess Branch Holce. _______________________aplc-22 top Octant notice to House Al furnishes. For the next 30 Days . Winnett will sell his Well assorted Stock of Furni Ture at Cost for Cash to make room for new importations on the Way. This is a Bona fide Sale. Those in Wanton furniture should not neglect this Opportunity to secure a bargain. Hair and other Mattres ses office desks Etc., made to order by first class workmen. J. W. I Impett two doors South merchants Bank ap9m All the newest styles in ladies and gentlemen s boots or shoes either for travelling skating or Sleigh ing. Eur born Arctic overshoes moccasins in a great variety. St 3ml in which we offer to dealers and traders at Bottom figures. Trott Melville Mckenney s Block main Street. Boots shoes. Next Dooe to Dox Alixson kro., main Street. Look at the windows if you wish to Sec variety. W. Radiger Bro. An i wholesale dealers 51 cases just received As follows 26 cases dry goods. 8 men s 3 ladies trimmed hats. 1 Straw hats. 13 clothing. Villiers Pearson 073kee wines co. Have now moved into their new stantly next door to t o Bent of foe Sil ver Heights 4 Miles from City the first premises East of brewery consisting of 18 acres of land 10 acres broken and in Good state of cultivation 8 acres of Good Oak Timber ant1 a Large new Frame House containing 7 Roo is. These premises Are for Sale or to Rem. Apply to alsm w. F. Alloway. No let a boarding House newly fitted up containing 11 rooms main Street next door to Union hotel. For particulars apply at a Lotf Washington no s. Book Stoke. For cottage dwelling con Taining five rooms with rear Kitchen Cen trally located five minutes walk from Post office. For terms and Price apply to t. P. Mur Ray or at free press Branch of Ico. Nia glm foe Sale of to the Parish of St. Charles eight Miles West of City on the River a farm of 200 or 400 acres with from 10 to 25 acres under cultivation and fenced with Good House barn and milk House. Terms moderate. Apply to Johnson Rocan co., ___aprl7-m______stalls s and 10, City Market. Foe acres of line Prairie farm land 40 Miles from the City and of a mile from a station on Tho Pembina Branch of the . Has a very comfortable Little House on it also a stable and 12 acres broken. Cheap for Cash. Apply at free press Branch office. Al Ltd to Doii Grants. Parties wishing to procure first class farming lands within a Short distance of Winnipeg can do so by applying to the subscribers. Acres for Sale in a Choice locality title perfect. Terms easy. Apply to Thornton Sutherland main Street aprl2-M______________________Winnipeg. Foe very desirable Resi Dence property on James Street. House Large enough for a Good Square family. Has a comfortable stable. Lot is Well fenced for Sale cheap. Apply at free press Branch Oftle. Al Ltd first class business stand now occupied by messes. Thornton Sutherland As a grocery and provision store. Possession Given on May 1st next. For terms Etc., apply to fl5-Aplotf John a Kknney. Money to Security of City or farm property. Bain a Blanchard barristers Etc. Winnipeg 12th april Paet Nee wanted in a Good pay -1 ing store business in St. Boniface. The applicant should be a Man of Good business capacity with some capital. Apply to a.b., at free press Branch office. Palm and Are prepared to show a Complete and full assortment of every line in shoes uppers Etc. New Stock arriving every boat. By Cali and yourselves. Examine for custom work Aspeci Alty co spirits. A21 Cuddy Smith have on a Stock of hams Bacon spiced Roll Bacon and a link of general groceries which Jiey will sell cheap for Cash. Give them a Call. Wanted Buttee and eggs. Mar20m Macvea ii co., importers manufacturers wholesale grocers Chicago ill. J. O. Waugh also agent for n. K. Fairbank go a celebrated brands of lard and lard Oil. Mar25m h. S. Donaldson1 Bro. Have just received i of lie tvs consisting of lie following grades gents full a. W. Co., Crescent St. Appleton Tracey co. Co. P. R. Bartlol 3 Graies. We. Al cry 4 Home watch co. A. W. Co Broadway. Medium or boys Crescent Garden grades. A Large assortment of Laius watches in the above grades in 8-10 to 5 also Gold for gents watches we have Silver cases 1 for same of every Grade and Quality. For ladies watches we have cases of different and engraved. Grades beautifully designed we also keep on hand a full assortment of the Well known watches. With each of the above washes to give a written guarantee for two years also a company s do. Is. Rfcs ap5m to the free and Independent electors of Manitoba not the candidates but the cavy and Light c3r c3r o in the a Seket. Also the Best horse will be found at the Manitoba Carriage factory Price for cents for now 20 cents for Kuttim All work guaranteed. Ap20-m Thos. Lusted newspaper in Paperi ;