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one customer. SSP UN AGUA 2¢ each Colored border handkerchiefe— enh O88: _eeeeee dC each

Ladies’ white hematitebed handkerchiefs.. Handkerchiefs wit

com seceeeeeed Cach, 39c doz medium widih, colored hem, cndueb <iibietbeeas ba Wdinind sd's see -».».5¢ each or 50c dozen Pretiy plain, white hemetitched handkerckfs..... 6c each or 60c dezen Ladies’ white em br sidered handkerchiefs, very dainty liitle edge ones 6s v6 fed MMe Se Oar .-7¢ each or 75c dozea Very pretty little handkerchiefs with embroidered edge fies sc ccs cewetins & Gilaepntihebinekeen srereeeeee JC C&CD Or 5c kozen A dainty lot of white iawn handkerchiefe—some hemstitched—others hemetitched with lace ineertion.........cscccoce.ccecoooes .. ..16c each Very pretty embroidered handkerchiefs ina new dainty pattern SOSCHTUENGOSSERS) SHStUl. a 6 owl n'> 4 ebdulindrs Ubdmnndte bx« 6 Cu c oan sececch AGRO White hemstitched and iuitied handkerchiefe....... nebula: « RRR Another pretty lot of embroidered handkerchiefs........... l7c each Better and prettier ones....00.5....026 cos sceses18, 21, 22, 23, 27, 40c Lovely laced edge handkerchiefs ...........at 20, 32, 56, 40, 45, 55, 62¢ For gentlemen—plain Irish lawn handkerchiefs, fair size cegipgnent 0-0-0 seus gab ib date Mibieurs ; --++-..8¢ each or 80¢ doz Large size, little finer, aleo......... -..eeeeeel03 each or $1.10 doz Gentlemen’s hemstitched lawn handkerchiefs. .14¢ each or $1.50 doz Plain, all linen handkerchiefs...................18¢ each or $2 00 doz Better grades, s'milar haadkerchiefs..._ . ooeeccebace og Gene ane Gentlemen’s pure |: nen hemstitched handkerchicic........ 21, 24, 27

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“| NEWS FROM THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT

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Hatirax, Dec. 5—A cable received from Capi. Stairs tells his friends here of his

arrival at Cape Town. All the Nova Sco- |

tians were well. The chances are that they would soon go to the front. The men sre in the best of spirits.

Care Town, Dec. 5.—There is no doubt that General Buller ascertained that Commander Joubert was directing the Boer operations in Natal and that he went there to checkmate him. conflict is expected Coleneo.

Care Tows, Dec. 4.—The Cape Times

A memorable to take place at

“General Cronje with one hundred waggoos and a large body of Boers, has left his laager, practically raising the siege, although desultory firing can he heard.”

Orrawa, Dec 5.—The silence of Colone! Otter was broken yesterday,and a message which he sent brought sorrow to several Ottawa families aod cast quite a giocom over a large section of the community. Colonel Otter’s telegram read us fol- lows: —

Cape Town.—Just landing bere in ex-

ce twealthaol spirits. Deslauriers, of

Ottawa, died on the third, of heart failure.

The batialion’s etrength is 1038, special 22. (Signed) Orrser.”

Des Laurierswas tbe third son of John

DesLavriers, for many years chief messen.

bas the following despatch from Mafeking: ¢

| Methuen Thought to bein Kimberley

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young fellows in town, and prominent in military and athletic circles,

Col, Otier’s intimation of the strength of the contingent came as a surpris2 to officals of Militia Department as it was defiinitely announced from Quebec that the total number comprising the contin- gent was 1019.

While the men were actually on the wharf at Quebec some one suggested that there should be a cutting, and 22)men, physically fit but a little under size, were picked out forrejection. The poor fellows were greatly disappointed, in fact tears trickled dewn the cheeks of some. This touched the fine feelings of one of the officers, who remarked: “Let the poor chaps go. ””

This appeal had its effect, and’ once more Surgeon Genera! Neilson went down the ranks and passed 26 out of 29 who rea sumed their places in the ranks and the

given as b,O19.

How theextra nineteen to wake Col. @tter’s total of 1,038 got on board puzzles the officia!s of the Militia Department.

Lovo, Dec. 8.—What has happetied since the Modder River engagement is ua+ known, Some are sangaine enough io believe that Kimberley has already been reached.

The Daily Mail learns that a private despatch has been received from. a weil- known officer of the Guards with Gene ra)

ger of the Department of Railways and He was one of the best known

Canals.

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Hot Water Bottles

Direct from the leading makers.

They are indispensable in the | house.

We are showing a fine line this week,

Prices will be - during show. -

We guarantee a good article.

Combination Fountain Syringes, etc., also in stock.

A. W. Redéin, Phm., B:

Central Drugstore, Sunnyside

eat this week

FW. HYNDMAN,

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Fird. Marine, Life, Accident Sickness, Plate Glass.

The Strongest Companies and the Lewest Rates for Reliable lasurance

Office 33 Queen St. Telephone 67

| with it, | be happy.—Sentner, McLeod d& Co.

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BKREUMATISM { UBED. John A McDonald, Aruprior,: Ont. Jas. McKee, Linnwood, Ont. Lachlin McNeil, Mabou, CB. C BB lling, Markham, Gat. | Jobs Mader, Mahone Bay, N 8S, Lewis S Butler, Burin, Nf@4, These well Eoowa gentlemen all a sert that they were cured by MINARD?’S LINIMEN1.

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The Shamrock Concert company are drawivg big houses and giving excellent performances. The low price of admis- sion, 10 cents to any seat in the house,and the excellence of the company is respon- sible for it. Opera House tonight.

For the girl’s sake isn’rit nearly time Fou proposei and got through Buy your suit ai My Rove and

Shemrock medicines, tha remedies that

i do people good,selling at the Opeza House

for ashort time, and you always will.

Our fall and winter clothing going with abasg. Come and get some of ‘the bar~ gains at Sentner McLeod & Co’s.

Ouly» try them once

Housekeepers wili bo able to lay in a store of good things for litthe money at the bazaar in Kindergarten Hall on Thureday,

It is commonly said that all bazaars are alike. This willbe proved tobe a fallacy on Thursday when several new features will be noticed at the bazaar in the Kindergarten Mali, 3 tol 0 p.m. Admie- sion 10 cts.

New seeded. reisins (Griffin and S. Kelly’s) in 1-lb packages.cleaned currants, cooking figs, candied peels, etc., for Ymas cooking at Beer & Goff's,

After tomorrow—The lovg-looked for bazaar in the Kindergarten ha!l. Doors open at three o’clock. Admission 10 cts, Music in the evening, ;

At the bazaar Thursday next—Sales at the various tables will continue from three

toten o’clock. Tea from 5to8, Music from 8 to 19. Gentlemen’s fine he m-—

stitched handkerchiefs — 14c each, $1.50 dozen today— Moore-& McLeod

At St Peter’s Bazaar,Dec 7,you can buy Lundborgs’ “Heather of the Links” and others of his famous perfumes eent us by

the agente, Ladd & Coffin, New York.

Methuen, containing the words ‘fin Kim 4

TUESDAY DECEMBER 5.

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total strength of the regiment was-then :

' Kelly

‘tonigh: for election of officers aud other

‘stock. Come in ard Joelkthrou;b, Milier

rock Concert Co-sir, she said.

when Free Born Men, having to advise the Public, may speak free,”—Evripipes

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Single Copies two Cents

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Loxpon, Dec, 5.—Field Marshall, Lord

Roberts will be ordered to Capetown {o

take chief command of all the British

forces in Sonth Afriea, according to the

rumor prevalent, General Buller.

This news caused @ decided commotion military quarters which were already greatly agitated by ordering out of 10,009 fresh’ men under General Kenny, Inepector General of Auxiliary Forces is recruiting. Military experta think Buller bas enough to-do to look after Natal wile Gateacre, French .and Methune are operating as independent commanders.

Lowpon, Dec 5,—A» delayed §despa’eh from Capetown received today describes the departure of the Canadian coatingent of troops for the front. Toe streets were decorated and dense enthusiastic crowds lined the principal thoroughfares. Governor Milner bade the Canadians farewell at the railroad station and the officers were individually present~ ed to the governor who was heartily cheered by the canadian soldiers. They also sang the National Anthem.

A party of 39 Canadians remained at Cape Town as they bad not passed the medical inspectioa.

The Canadian Contingent will act in concert with the Black Watch Seaforth High landers,

LOCAL NGMICES.

superseding

I.O. F.—Court Mount Stephes meets

business. Lots of enitable Xmas gifts among our

Bros. s Where are you going my pretty msid? To the Sham.

My triends have all been there and say, they give a

really polite comic play,

The Natural History aad Antiquarian Society will meet next Monday evening in the Y MC A Parlor at So’clock. Mem- bers may obtain invitations for friends from theSecy, Mr Watson. Busineee,— An introduction to the study of Mineral- ogy by Rev. T. H. Humt M.A, B.D.

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WC T U.—AX imemlera of the W C T U and others interested are respectfully requested to meet at the rooms on Grafton Street Thursday afternoon tbe 7th inst.

Now is the time to mai] Xmas cards, calendars and XSmas numtersato friends abroad. Buy thom ai Carters Bookstore,

Rink tickets for Xmas box. The man- agers of the rink forthis season thought the weather a little shade mild for making ce, have wired away for colder weather javd expect it here m time for Xmas skat-~ ing. The tickets wil! be the same price as last year $3:50 for gents and $2 50 for ladies, 3i.

Rememberthe apron fair and high tea onthe 14th inst, uoder the auspices of the W CT U. Abundance of good home made candy.

Pretty embroidered hand- | kerchiefs - at the “sale” today:

—Mocre & McLeod.

Attent the Silk sale at Stanley Bros—elegent assort-| ment, extraordinary bargains.

Another great big shipment

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Safeguards the food against alum.

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Wave

Crest “—Ware

For artistic merit and per- feotion in mechanical construc- tion, THE. WAVE CREST WARE cannot be surpassed. See samples in our show window,

Vases Ferneries Jardinieres Jewel Stands Cracker Jars Handkerchief Boxes Trinket and Jewel Trays

Unsurpassed for Xmas presents,

GEO. CARTER & CO.

P’S—Be sure and see our new stock of Amas Cards and Calendars —G.C & Co.

Get the Best

in Rubber footwear, that means

“GRANBY”

Best because only first class material used in the manu‘a:te ure of them. Best because they fit well—better than others because they wear longer—all first quality guaranteed.

Weare headquarisrs for these goods in Ch’town, A large assortment always on hand, Wholesale and: Retail,

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of trunks and valises just re- ceived and boaght very Jow. ) We want to sell them, and if, you want one call and get our

prices—R H Ramsay & Co. |

Russers, Ruppers —Every:| bedy wears them those days, and néarly everybody buy them at the Wlodel Store, where “everything is good,” —R H Ramsay & Co

To thelady buyers of Xmas goods. — This week we will

Rubber Heels —Men’s 50¢; Women’s 40c

Hay Presses Cheese Presses

Pressesgreat and presses small, Presses short and presses tall; But the greatest press of all, Is our improved hay press.

open our stock offancy goods —would you do us the tavor if

Which can be had at short

in need ef presents. to look ' notise

pleasure to show you through. This advice is also tor gentle~ men .—KReddin Bros, opposite Post Office.

Ladies gaiters, with cord binding, the

over our stock—will deem ita

| newest ihing, at R. K, Jost’s,

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: T. A. McLEAN,

Charlottetown

Office: Masonic Temple Works; Spring St.

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