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from e stand point of use u, '_ -

Leiime fit up apair for

your relative or friend. with “temforary lenses,” whichgwi be exchanged for correctlyfittmg lenses -aftér an examination has been made. Come-in

ang let_us tal_l< it over._a__ esi es t e regu lines,,_I am showing an extensive line of

Library Spectacles

and Eye Glasses

- Oxford Eyeglasses '_

Lorgnettcs Reading Glasses Opera Glasses “Field Glasses

G. .Hutcheson _ Optician.

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Gift Hints for Xmas

For Men For Women.

Wrist Watches Bracelet Wat-

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Watches cGi>ld Brooches

Rings _ Fobs chlggarl B r o o Chains Rings

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Clfainsps Bar Pins

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A1’ PLEASANT VALLEY.v-Don't

forget to go to the concert and Christ- mas .Tree to be held inthe Church at Pleasant Valley Thursday, Dec. 23rd, commencing at 7 p.m. ».' __ _

' SPECIAL MU8lC.»-Go and.. fhealr "The Angel- with the Broken 'Wing” by Mrs. Seller, Fredericton. and choir Pleasant Valley Church Sunday 'even- ing, Dec. 26th, at 7 p.nl.

CALENDARS. - Messrs. Bruce

Stewart & Co.. have a timely and appropriate calendar out for 1916 the front piece oi' which shows a war scene showing two wotmiled khaki soldiers who have been lighting their country's battles.

SOMETHING FROM HOME.-’1‘he

Mulpeque and Durnley portion ot the l05th`Batta.lion were made happy yes- terday by a pleasant remind:-i' in the shape of a Christmas box of “eats” etc.. to each ot' them from the Wo- men’s Patriotic Society of those two districts.

MR. W. S. HARKINS RECOVER-

ING- A St. John exchange saysz- W. S. Harkins who arrived in town on Saturday has been busy since his arrival shaking hands with old friends. Notwithstanding that he has been seriously ill for the past six weeks. and has been out less than a. week, he looks as well as ever. “Khen asked a-

h led “ln my

bout his company e repl . 1 opinion 1‘vc got a splendid company.

,They have all had experience with iir_st

class cornpaiiies, and some years of it. l hope they please the St. John- peo- ple. This company visits Charlotte- town regularly.

CENTRAL NOTES. -- The larzesi

catch of snielts yet reported caught in East River this season was that secured. by the Piggott Bros. nl Mt. Str-wart. when mi. Monday morning they landed ti eiiteli ttmoiinting'to

credit on the tastefulncss and skill

Steivi has gone to work on the S. ` -vior a few weeks-.\ir.Johii

.ML Stewart' was R passe” BOARD.-The Secretary of the Fox ““"I°u"m°"" “'°‘me“d"3" he llreeilers' Association has received the

.i home by the afternoon train fouowmg letter 1-mm Ml. “vm_ 1,~_

‘ilarecliisqeesuiu .or iimrmonriiiy erm-

‘i"..l-‘.f.'...5’°.‘f§.§‘l§”..".‘.f'i?.;.i°‘..$°£‘22??.§‘; »“>'@f== “ml "ef w'S“,°f; “,°° °“‘y °"

" “ » ' ,. "tl l. ,wsso

or his Store mcely ‘lecdmmd for we 0-l]t;`sel?'c‘cPoili(iigec‘l`t2`dl Col” lllie ilvlioie (‘liri.=itma.s season and together with (._omm'lmi,y_

other improvtemeiits it looks quite iip~ to-da. -Mr. Joseph McLeod, Mount

>`i?i».-oiu_hin,City of Toledo. 11th. l intend to lie in Boston or. New

.tions (nunty. ss. _ ` , iirani<],t;h@n¢y makes gathfhaiheis Senjm- York on the arrival of the liui' Sales

n=irtn¢'r°,f\lw flrm°fF~’- Cheneyst Co.. dems' Board to demonstrate to the American businessinthchityof ’l`olcdo.(.‘oun!y and State 1-, , , - ,. _,_ I 1 .".‘2'.°”iii’.-\=".“.‘l.t”.§§'5‘3ii‘l.'i2" “i““’°"“°f“'“"‘ "lil .‘.’i‘.” .""’I‘$`.“ "'.ili‘°,.‘.'.§IiL.`..i"‘§§.‘

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Swv ar " ‘|fi*“{’L°f,§;'3'f‘.f'.\‘.‘h“‘ C-‘*“".‘" b*"?"r'?'1\cbYa‘nh@§;§;yf P.l.<I.l. As l’i'esitl<»iii of the Provi<leiitre| 1 e e CHEF;-gy MARRH “URE "R"\'\K I' S. B. l~‘ox t‘o., i would tleeiu it at great,

Cul Gl3§S Swornu; before me and subsmbedin my Nw ple.as\i`i'e to nieet the Fur Sales Board.

China t-neeniiit-. oui usy of m¢¢nii»¢r,A.D.1sats. exeiiiiiie the l`\\\_'S. and sive thrill gill Clpks A- 231:: ““::z§s;:.° gi .:.“.”.P.‘;i:.i...2¥‘:‘;§»

` latwafe Norkey l’uai.ic ,“ ` . _' ' ;' I

llall's Uatsrrh Cure is taken internally. and acts can t will bm' "m.n' at some .wmrc llme nimugiiuie bison on ituequs surfaces of me l mai' be. Hoping £0 receive 11 _circu-

o e System. Send for Testimonials free. lui' as soon as convenient, and wishing

l 0 I-'_ ]_ (;Hi:;\'Ey_ &(‘0__ Toledo f»_ the Fur Sales Board who are to under-,

_ ° Sold by allDruggists, 75c. take this educational campaign a

0019-12-21M4i. Hsiisrsmaiy riiisfofcansiipaiaon. m=»rke<l success."

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s it i. wont: - 'rits miiowiug

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gels Gallant 8§;‘Marie B... Pinesult _81; -Rose A. Pineaitlt I¢.Rose;M. P_tre

ji); Joseph iE,1§’%\£ult 69; Julith Pin- enult 6;~3.lanie allant 64. Grade ill. -Eugene Pltre 92: Charlotte Anne

Buote 89; Adolphe,R.ngers 83; Beniot ‘é°i“’°. lt* é““l‘i .‘i°‘§'f ’? i 5;'“““’.i a an . ra e .- rmn neau 64. Grade l.-Lawrence Plneault 89; lgnace Plneault 80. Lucy Doiroii, teacher.~»»’I‘. --

succeselfui. VEAR.-The report

ot the seasons work of the Orwell Dairylng Co., which has just closed. is very encouraging. The amount of cheese made was 73.060 lbs from 759,- 057 lbs, ot’ milk supplied by the ninety patrons. The total amount of fat in milk was 28,666 lbs., making an aver- age price or $1.111,§ per hundred lbs. milk. The two patrons supplying the largest amount of milk for cheese and butter were D. R. MacDonald. 49.901 lbs. and Donald McKenzie, 41,229 lbs. The manager, Mr. \V;m. F. Brown, of Pownal, was successful in taking 4th prize at the Exhibition last fall from one cheese of each month‘s make dur- ing theseason.-Com.

A GENUINE SURPRISE.-A gen-

uino but very agreeable surprise was sprung' last night on Mr. Harold (1. Cross. Secretary oi' the Y. M. (T. A. The Young Peoplo's Society of St. l"aiil's Church. of which Mr. Cross is President. while busily engaged in ad- justing Christmas decorations in the Church, telephoned ri Macedonian cry to Mr. Cross to come over and help them. Always ready to help, Mr. Cross promptly arrived on the scene. On his arrival the Rector, Rev. T. W. Murphy, presented lilm with a purse of gold on behalf' ol’ the Society, while in a. brief and complimentary address he spoke of the very valuable assis- tance ho had given to the society, to th< church and to the community

‘vmdows being w°‘f\‘hy or Speclul his life as long as life lasted, Mr. . ‘ jug. |

eoninient ultogether it reflects much Cross leaves Shomy for Service ovm._ ’

seas and he will carry with him the

APPRECIATING THE SALES

Lniirion, Providence, R.l.:--“ Gentle-

tl .“.~`|f. men,-Please send me a copy of your _ _

c1‘i~c`ulai' to the Fox Breeders as ad- vertised in the “Guardian” of Dec.

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Justa couple of more days until Xmas. .Turn here for;.the.__. Christmas, Gifts. of use.

We are a hardware store that’s just a dandy Xmas. store.. gifts for every

the family will be shownlyou. Greet your friends and.relativtifs:}ivith useful

k The store is _full of useful sensible Xmas. pgittst;

Come in and look over our very large stoc _. _ _ _

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Gillette Safety

Razor

Gillette Safety Razors in nickel cases 5 00 _ Bulldog" Gillette," the newest pattern in nickel ease ................... ........... ..5.00

_Aristocrat Gillette Safety Razor in cellu-

loidcase , §~§1t0St1'0F Safély Ra_zor, gua_ranteed.....5.00

tar Sa ety Razor, splendid valuej for the

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R0Z€l’S Perfection straight bladelrazor,

Guaranteed ............................ ..1.25

Other straight blade Razors; from all the

renowned English makers, from 75c up.--~ 1 Shaving Brushes from 25c up. .~ ~- . ' ~

Pocket knives, many different kinds from'

25c up. L .- ..

Razor Strops, 'a perfect gift for any man

from 25:: up. i.

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.1s4.'z.s Rog;ei~.,nros., .

Silverware

1847 Roger Bros.-the quality line is always

acceptable. " = 1 “ ' - .

Tea Spoons 4.40 doz. . Dess. Knives 6.00 Dess.~~" 7.70 “ Dmner ‘f 6.50 Table “ 8.80 "_ . Forks 7.70

' Table “ ' 8.80

NEVADA- Silverwear, very durable? and

wears the same color throughout. _

Tea Spoons 80c doz'. 6dwt K_niveS.des. 2.75 Dess. 1.80 “ 6 “ , “ r med, 3,00. Table “ 2.00 “ 8 “ “ des. 3.25

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many handsome designs from 1.80 doz. p.

Celluloid Handle Dinner Knives and Forks,

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|\ Beautiful Christinas Gifts In"'_Silyerwa_re, Cut Glass, Skates || - < :fantl ...al.l;..kinds = of Hardware- _ ___

‘about nineteen lmrrels, Some smells. ` . , .'_ `1:"" '_' . I .i 9 VV A i In -ur \iti.i-on imngiss mn- of wit ’_‘_‘_'_;_f`_§_°_;`3_;‘;_ ‘_§“‘§a__§§“;*_’_‘p“,'_“" ’;_‘f__‘__ ` _,~-.;.»,./ » Engllshl, . ' _ _ Kitchen Made

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f`il0Wi1l”l SA "-"l‘ll'lWililll~. l'0lU\l- "l""; cl much he said .i`ro'tii his' con- A Y; I \

chants. has the interior oi' his store Bam/( U ' ' ' P I - q0_ -t \ ,lj I l _ _ §_»rv_ms1@iu1iy_ tlecgrelgfl ff" _, "1", 2§?§°'in`.i'iiaih`l0ru‘i`§figma'§'§° effienii- _ ,,__‘-'{/ Carvers »i"‘>"““-" ‘“"‘**’°“- ““ “K” '°.“ ships which would be golden units in <1' _ _,_/ _ » _

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Carving Sets as a Xmas. remem-

brance is_ always acceptable. We are show_1ng the most _complete line of English Carvers in Satin and Plush Line Cases with Ivorine and _ Stag_ handles from $2.00 up. Carv- ers in prs. with Ivorine and Stag 1 handles from $1.00 up.

Electric Iron

$3.00 .

A “Princess”.E1ectric Iron is just

the present that would please Mo- ther or your wife, not only_ on Xmas. morning, but' every ironing mom- ing in the year. It takes all the drudgery out of ironing. ' Our Xmas price of this Iron is now only ...3.00 Come in and get one to-day. ‘ _ Other Sets of Irons from 1.00 up.

Easy with these Home Needs

Serg_ent’s Genuine

Food Chopper, a use-

” . ful gift for any home

from 1.25 to ..... ..2.40 . .. - A 1 -1 I" A Bread. Mixer that mixesithor- ‘ , oughly in three minutes wouldmake -J. a. splendid gift. Prices, 4 loaf_2.25. j ` 8 loaf ...... .. ................. ..2.75 . ` _, Vacuum Carpet Sweeper, a pract-

ical gift for the housewife ...... .. 7.50

Clothes Wringers from...3'.00 up,

O-Cedar

_O-_Cedar `T G..i~.:.s...rs. \ something

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worth while. Any liotisewif.: would welcome one of these neifcct mops.

, _ We have a large stcck on hand, all ‘ styles from _ _ . . . . . . . . . . ... ....75c up L...-.~- ~.--........_....__ ___

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fl Bathroom

Fixtures

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ping to-day at S. A. Mc- ‘Donald’s. The largest and best assorted stock in

the city to choose from.

i Store open evenings

from now till Xmas. s

if Ladies’ Coats i _s’ Coats 15.00 to 18.00 10- to 12.00

for $9.98

We place on sale to-

day 20 Ladies’ coats reg- ular value from 98

15.00 to 18.00 for 9

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snap at the priti.-:.

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We place on sale 12

coats regular value from 10.00 to 12.00 7 98 for - V ' ° All this season’s 'coats ~

which must be cleared out by*X'mas eve all sizes.

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lk this beautiful line would be

`=:~, very pleasing.

_ Glass shelf,

‘ ‘i very attractive

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` \ ,_ f Glass shelf

\'\ complete with

_~.- Towel Bar..5.00-

I _Nickel 'l`owel Bars' fron`i'_...75c up

Glass “ “ ‘ .... ..2.25

ltlickel Paper Holders ...... ..50c u ‘

- Tumbler Holders, Tooth Bijtifsli Holders. Opal Tumblers, etc. e,tc.

ickel Soap Dishes from...50c up

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Other Gift

Suggestions

_ Childs sets insatin lined cases. including knife fork and spoon 25c

"Rogers" Sugar 'Shells in satin

cases .................. .'.=...' .65c ‘Rogers Butter Knife in silk case _...1.25 ea _ Rogers Pearl Handle-' Cake Knifes in case ............................. ..2.75

Beautiful Oak case, containsrl-2

dozen Pearl Handle, Knives and Forks silver plated..... ._ ...14.00

Sets of Knives and Forks in leath-

er_ case containing 1-2 dozen each. Dinner and Dess. sizes........... 8.00

Cake Boxes, many pretty designs

from 1.25 to 4.00

Bread.-Boxes, japanned, from 9I)c

up.

Thermos Bottles, the gift of gifts

..... . 1.75 to 3.50

White Japanned House sets of

5 pieces. for holding flour, tea,

sugar etc .......... ......... ..2.00 set

lashlights Tubular and Vest

Pocket_ designs.. up

Jartliniers in crockery ware.

beautifull_¥ designed from 85c to 1.50 Fancy ern Pots from'30c up 3 Olaancy Umbrella Holders 2-75 and

Steel Walking Capes witli_Nickel

Handll_>.$. very suitable ' gift for Gtandpa.,.'...l» .......... .. ............. ..2.50

' Brass

Goods -'

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A _very five »`..»a..t..\-

showing of gift ~ »

articles for 'any .of

friend. ` ’

Alcohol

stoves _ com- 1 di:

_ plete with spirit `

lamp.i .... .J ............................ ..3.25 ' - Fancy Brass crumb tray and brush ................................. .;..2.00 _Round Brass Trays, very attrac- tive ............................... ..2.50 up

Oblong Trays from........ . .2.l0 up Card rays . . . . . . . . . ._ ...... ..1.50

Select a gift from this line.

Coffee Pots and i

Percolators

Nickel Plated Copper Tea Kettles

frrrn ......................... .. 1.15 to 1.60

Nickel Plated Copper Teapots ..................... ..l.00 and 1.25 Nickel Coffee Pots... 1.00 and 1.25 M_odel Tea Kettle, with 0 ning

on side to prevent scalding ofpliands ....

, _Aluminum Coffee Percolators highly poiished...... 5.25

ickel Plated Percolators, very

beautiful.. ............... ..4.00 and 4.50

B_lue_E_namelled Percolators with

white lining, very attractive .,.4.25

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Aluminum .Ware"'

_Preserve Kettles from 1.50 up

Saucepans from 300 up '

pots, etc., etc. .‘.2L.-1 _ J ' Check a gift from here(-__ '

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1 What would be mbré acceptable than a gift from 'tii'is"beautiful line. ~

Tubed' Cake Pans...., ..1._25.

Fry Pans.\.fi-.»-._..,... 1.40

Convex Kettles... .... .. 1.75 up

Double Boilers,3T20ffee'_lf_¢ts, .Tea-

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.` C ' l i ‘ . _» » ~- _“W” ‘is ‘“"‘,‘~l.».f»., r ...A New Perfection .. fireproof

_Bake-|)_i§'_hes i”l”i"-- ' " ‘Ag Casserole isa'

beautiiul gift .that will be . preciated by the--. reci lent( We

have ro_und or ovaliségapes with Nickel lframes from 2. up. _. _ 0(_2_a_eseroles withoutfiframes from

. D, . . .»__ _ . ga§_sef_ole__s' Bean 1_0? from 60c up 1111.5 . t .... Q... “S “"1”

Fir_eproof Pie Plates, something

new 25c and 35c each.

Oil Heater

A.Gift that cheers. Comfort f<>f eveofone. A gift that is useful from cellar to garret. Light it, -and in five minutes

of clean odorless heat.

Prices 3.85, 4 25 and 5.00 ea-

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