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i $535

Here is the outstanding value . . . triple sheers-sheers-metalisse and rough crepe dresses—in a smart array of styles and shades, in sizes 14 to 44. Our Regular $11.95

$8.95 .

range on sale

Our Entire Stock of i FUR’ COATS‘ Greatly Reduced

Our stock of Ladies Jersey Dresses, sizes l4 to 44 in assorted shades, clearing at

‘ $2.691

We have just received a shipment of Print- ed and Plain Silk Dresses, all in popular winter shades. . . . Very smart styles in

$3.95

_An assortment of .Ladies' Dresses in Crepes and Sheers. Assorted shades, in sizes 14 to 20—tlle regular prices of this lot

Our entire stock of Ladies Winter Coats on sale at drastically reduced prices.

lH-owse Bros, Ltd.

DRESS SALE! a

_, No woman has too many frocks and no woman will pass up the opportunity to buy at savings such as '

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_ We Sell the Famous EXCELLA PATTERNS 15-20-250.

GLACE BASH-Mrs. Charles Dun- ham of sterling, Glace Bay, uses a solid oak bread board 130 years old. It was brought here many years ago from Hopewell, N.B.. where it was made by Henry Sleeves in 1805. .

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THE PRODICIAGL SON lN STORY AND SONG-WOOD ISLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Young People of the Wood Islands Presbyterian (Ihurch held a very interesting and inspiring ser- vice in the church on Sunday cven- ing under the auspices of the Young Peoplejs Society. 'I'he scr- vico was based on “The Parable of the Prodigal Son." The Nilnistcr. Rev. R. Hensley Siavert, read the story of the prodigal son and the choir assisted by the congregation rendered some fiiteen different musical selections of different forms. These various musical selections of different forms were fitted into the story lit different; points along the course of the said story. some of- the selections were given in the form of solos, some in the form of duefs, some as trlos, some as quar- tettes and some as choruses.

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TH! Royal. PAcmun co

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We are buying dressed will!!!’

unlly ‘r * the vw. I"

grades.’ '

RAW FllllS

Also, Furs of all kinds-Mink. Muskrat, Bed Fox, Raccoon, Skunk, Weasels, etc.

The Royal Packing 0o

J. D. JENKINS

lllllIBEll 1 SPIlllllE LliTllS JUST RECEIVED 2 ~ Carloads 3 feet Laths

for Inbster Traps._ - 2 Cal-loads 4 feet Laths

PRICES MODERATE. L. ll. POOLE 8. 00.

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ililldi’ USE

Besides these different forms ' there weic also several combhlatious of some of this: different forms. 'I'hc following is o list of the 'ilZll'i1CS of tllc stlcctions given to- gether u-irh the names of the var- ,ious ioinls in which they were ' rendered. i i, “Driftiugfl solo; “Where is My WValldering Boy Tonight", solo and uhorus by the choir; “Wandering lChiid, Come Home" trio; "Only a 'Stcp" cilcrus by the choir; "Almost Persuaded" mixed quartette; “I am Resolved“ chorus by the choir; "Jcsu; Is Tellderly Calling" chorus by the choir; "The Mistakes of My Lire Have Been Many“ solo; "Lord. I'm Coming Home" chorus by the choir and the congregation; "Home Sweet Home" chorus by the choir; "Lend Kindly Light" chorus by choir and the congregation; “He Lifted Me" duet and chorus by the choir; “Sweetxr As the Years Go By’ duct and chorus by the choir. At lhe close of the reading of the story and of the rendering of the

\ " various musical selections, the of-

fering was taken. While the offer- ing, which was quite a generous one, was being taken the choir rendered as a special number "The Church in the Wildwood."

‘Pile Young People's Society wish- ns to take this opportunity cf thanking the several friends from outside together with all their own members who so willingly assisted in making the service such a. splen- did success.

The service was closed with the singing of "The Ninety and Nine" followed by the Benediction by the minister.

King Edward VIII Quick at Repartee

HAL/HILTON‘, Mass. Jan. 22—(A. P.)-—Gif‘t horses were blamed to- night by Bayard “iilskerman, Jr., internationally known sportsman, for the widely publicized tumbles of Kink Edward VIII when he was Prince oi‘ Wales.

Tilckennan. who was host to the former prince for three days when the latte;- vislted North America in 1924, said he usually rode animals that were presented him from Aus- tralia and other countries.

“The horses," Tuckerman decalr- ed, "were bad, poorly trained snd not hunters."

Ielcesterrfliirt, Eng. in 1923, invited the Prince to hunt here with the favorite

Queen," Tuckermarrs

CUNIEDEIIATIO ANCI.

Miss Mary Lougheron, morning on return to Montreal, after a week's visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lougheron, 19

facilities, according dustrial Department

Tuckerrnsn, who hunted in D94

Mylmia Hunt Club. It was "Desert FAB

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SUIT CLUB Kelly and Mclnnis 1.4744341.

COOK STUDIO evenings hp sp- L-380-1-i8-l0.

SMART T0 nE SEEN IN - Smnrter to buy. ntudebaker. ' L-iliu-l-ll-tf.

THE PARISH MEETING of Bsint John's Church. Crnpnpd. is ed- journed until Monday, January 2'1 to meet in the Church at 2.80 P. M.

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BURNS ANNIVERSARY postponed from Jsnusry 27th will trike place on Thursday, January 30th-

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PBDNCE 0F WALES COLLEGE HALYAB-D is reported broken, and the flag-staff so covered with ice that workmen have been unable to climb it-the explanation given the Union Jack not flying Tuseday and yesterday.

CHUIICII 0F SCOTLAND-RAW. Ewen MacDougall will preach Sab- bath 26th at Stanchei at 10.30 A. M. and DeSable at ‘l P. M. Also Mon- day 2'Ith at Argyle Shore at 7 P. M. and Wednesday 29th in Peoples‘ Church, Charlotteto w. at 7.30 P. M.

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NEW INVESTMENT OFFICE OPENS-For the past four years Mr. E. Manning Bagnall has been representing the welf known firm of investment dealers, Messrs Irv- ing, Brennan dz Co., Saint John, N.B., and has now opeiled a branch otllee of’ the firm in the Bank of Nova Seotla Bldg. This financial house enjoys a. large and extensive business connection in the Mari- time provinces, having branches in Halifax, NS, and Fredericton, N. 3., as well as their headquarters at Saint John. Mr. Bagnall is well and favourably known in this province, having had a dozen years exper- ience in investment business. Their advertisement appears 0n the finan- cilll page of this issue.

Mrs. Claude S. MacMtllan, char- lottetown Royalty, returned tcher llQIXie after a very enjoyable visit with relatives and friends in Bos- ton and New York City. While in New York she was the guest of her niece, Miss Alma. Biahfl.

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Belgium Relies On Steam Plants For Electricity

Electricity in Belgium is chiefly generated in steam plants burning coal. There are a few private oil or gas engine plants and three small hydro-electric power stations Dis- tribution is by electric supply com- panics and. in the case of certain cities and towns, by the municipali- ties. The use of electricity in Bel- gium is fairly general, cularly for domestic lighting, 2,620 out. of the 2,670 municipalities, or

distributing to the of the Can- Railways. average price for electric for domestic purposes is 61-2 cents per kilowatt hour, 50 cents rebate being allowed for electricity con- sumed in cooking and water-heat- ing systems ‘The household appliances, vcry small, domestic help abundant and cheap. Electric re- frigcrators are not in common use, summer in Belgium being relative- ly cool and the hot speel addition, food purchased in small quantities. With the exception of refrigerators, demand for electrical appliances is supplied chiefly by the

use of electric however, is

mount, that the Prince rode to vic- tory in the Myopia hunt. The Prince was quoted by the as replying to s freilld d him about his timbles. "H°W d0 they expect me to stay suspended in the air when my horse is 0n the ground.

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rm: CHARLUPTETOWN ‘QUQEDIKR the‘ Central Guardian‘

This oolnnln II reserved for news of loeel Interest but advertising s! n news; nature mu be inserted at G eats n word strictly poynhis ll

Eastern Gleanillgs,

_P-_.- . The BQWUIR Circle which has been recently unwind in "i" vicinity, under the auspices oi, tbs Woulens Institute is mnklnl 08'

Mrs. Edison s. Rose sad Muriel Bruce.

Mr. Pieter J. Campbell. 811$ Pond, spent s few days vlsltins- friends and relatives st st. Peters.

The many friends i oi Misses Doris and Irene Youns’ W111 b! pleased to learn that they are able to be about again after having s slight attack of ls grippe-

The first hockey gsmc of the season was held in Soul-is on Thursday night, between the Ted- dies and Beavers. The Teddies won.

Sweeney, Little Harbor, through this vicinity on Thursday last.

Miss Mabel Grmt, teacher st Red Point. spent her Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Grant. City-

Miss Christina Campbell, an aged resident of the district was a. vis- itor to Souris on Tuesday lest.

Miss Mary M. M. Innis, Red Point, paid a flying visit to tihe home of Mrs. J. J. Campbell.

The C.W.L. of Gieenvale and St. Gatherines put on s. delicious hot chicken supper, bi , end dance at the home of . Andrew Mooney, a big crowd gathered and over $10 was realized.

Friends of Miss Martins Camp- bell, Red Point, will. be pleased to hear she is able to be about again, after having s slight attack of La Grippe.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander

Jon. l2, a daughter.

Mr. Ernest McAuJay, Priest Pond, was a. visitor to Red Point on Sun- day last.

The members of the Red Point w.I. met st the home oi Mrs. Ma- jor Young on Monday. Jan. 13th. Meeting opened witlh Institute Ode, followed by Roll Coll. Minutes of previous meeting wele lead and adopted. Interesting papers were read _by some of the members on the use of wool in the home. A de- licious lunch was served by the hostess. Meeting coscd with the National Anthem. Next meeting to be held at the home of ivfrs. Har- old Bruce.

The annual Christmas school concert was held in Red- Point School on Monday, Dec. 22nd. A very enjoyable program kept an OVPF-Ducked school in interest for two hours or more. Following is the program:

Rrmsi-ks by chairman, Mr. E. s. Rose.

Opening chorus, Christmas Carol, by School.

Welcome, Everett Bruce.

Recitation, The widdy O‘Sha.lle's Rint, Elsie M. Mill.

Recitation, A Thankful Boy, Ker- met Bruce.

13111. Our Doi‘s. by six junior

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Solo, Miss Fogertys Christmas Cake, Estella Campbell.

Recitation, "Why", Roy Robert- SOD.

Recitation, better to Santa,’ Ell!!! Bruce.

Dialogue, Premature Proposal, Ebtelle Campbell, Edythe and Laura Bruce, Elsie M. Nieil.

Recitation, Santa's Abode, Nor- man Bruce.

Trio, New Twenty-one Years, Estelle Campbell, Edythe Bruce, Elsie McNeill.

Dialogue. Arthurs Bowery, Ar- thur Bruce, Lorne McNeill, Law- lence Whltty, Kathryn Turnbull. Mildred Rose; '

Recitation, An Bloeptlon, Irene Young.

Recitation, Santa's Gift. Waiter Robertson.

Dialogue. Entertaining Sister's Beau. Doris Young, Elva Bruce, Elma Fraser, Earl Robertson.

Recitation, My Housecleaning, Viola Allen.

Recitation, Tile Christmas Spirit, Laure Bruce.

Recitation, A Btl-angc Gift, Doris Young. '

Dialogue, Christmas surprise, Viola. Allen, Mildred Rose, Laure

Bruce.

Recitation. After Christmas, Law- rence Whitty.

Ohorus, Silent Night. School.

Recitation, When Mendy Starts to Wash. Imne McNeill.

Drill, Watching For ssnta, liver- ett, Kermit and Norman Bruce, Wendell and Roy Robertson.

R " " , Company's Cornin’ to Tea, Edna Fraser.

8010, My Little Old Bhsok I Con Always Cell My Home, Edythe Bruce. fllirlcorc.) strawberry Rnsn.

Recitation. Christmas Eve, Cath- erine ‘Iilrnbull.

Dialogue. Lucindrs Mistake‘, Elsie McNeiil. Estelle Campbell.

oellent prigress. ‘m’ ‘"1191’! 59ml .

Robertson, Red Point, on Monday, .

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Wendall Robertson.

Drill, I Wish, five Junior girls. Dialogue. Capable Servants, Es- telle Campbell, Elsie l-IcNeill, Edythe

Bruce.

Recitation, Mikes Prayer, Mild-

red Rose.

(Continued from Panel)

Trio, Santa Claus Is Coming to ==.--—~ T°W"- “We °°mi>b°ll Ewe M“ frightened little Jump. She was u

Neill and Edythe Bruce.

startled as it some one had spoken

Recitation, Old Fashioned Christ- 111111113111, 1n he; e“,

mas. Earl Rcberlson.

Sne was going to miss Lorry . . .

Dialogue, Getting Ready For o. 111155111111,

Visit, Elsie McNcill, Estelle Csmp-'

bell, Edythe Bruce. Recitation, Bruce.

Closing Chorus, Christmas Bells,

by school.

And, before she could turn sway her fnce,.h'e was looking directly st

Farewell, Norman her. smiling.

"Like it?" he asked in a low voice. "Oh. yes . . . Interesting." There was a picture, after all.

The singing o; Santa Q1515 15 Jacqueline tried to center her st-

Coming. by School, brought jovial Santa to the seéne, lmpersonated by Michael Mclnrlls and delivered I.

tendon on it. It was s. little dif- ficult to understand what it all was uzzcut, no. having seen the begin- ning, A romance. A lending men

iffii"‘..i.‘“‘lii.‘.fii°.‘°l.i‘iii‘ soc: n“, reylegfd e w» 511,, ' ’ ll m “d P’°‘"*"" i“ a “m” A ‘wml’ llvxixlsfriétlions? schdaconilxiict.“ The

vote of thanks was tendered the teacher, who is much to b: com-

'i'~i§i“‘.§.§.§’.’l..§°.Z.°’ffi“§$§.$§‘§l’£ 15 Year 01d Angler .

Misses Martha E. Garrett and

Mary A. Campbell-F.

Railway In China Laid With

Wins Front Trophy

The champion trout catcher of New Brunswick during 1985 will be presented with the challenge trophy at the sportmenh show to be held in Hartford, Conn, Rb-

Qanadian Rails runry 15th to 22nd, in which the

province will be an exhibitor for the first time, according to the

Strange as it may’ seem. "l" Fish and Game Department of the

greater part cf the railways

l“ Canadian National Railways. The

China are laid with ties that come 1 1 1 111_ 111 from North America, the United 311:3“; onnsiguruyug1osnfigflgz states-and Canada being the chief 13111111“ 111111 111s 111.1511 111.0111’ 111111111

courses of supply. Australia, Siam. washed 6 14 11°

and measur-

tllc Straits Settlements and Rus- ed 34 34 111011” 111 M18111 M111 11 S11 “be supply "l" “lerkel- T" girth of 14 3-4 inches, was taken

destruction of China's forests 011 111.15 C1111; my“ M111 Ke1111 51-!

thrcurh many cermuries has com- 1 1 Pe 1 N _ pellcdbthe Chinese to seek outside 86111111: m] M’ ' B ' new!‘ u

their own borders for timber. There arc now approximately‘ 8,000 miles of railway lines in Chills proper. of which about 620 miles have been built within the lost two years. In the preceding four yours only 210

N0 TAX ON DEATH

DOUGLAS. Isle of Men-There nrc no death duties in the Isle of

miles were constructed. Canada Man, hence the exchequer did not

has gleatly increased her share of benefit by the $2,500,000 19ft, by

market and with a continuation of people who died in the island 1n i935.

the railway expansion policy by the

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Chinese authorities, China “

provide a larger outlet for Can-

adian raiiway ties. Canadian siolls with the New munswiek gov- rreosoted railway ties of Douglas eminent paying the rsmqinln; as

fir are being tried out by

W9 Der cent m well as administration

Chinese railway and it is hoped this expenses. An annoucemet as to wTi lead to a substantial business when the pensions will “some e1. in crecsoted ties. according to the fcctlve cannot be made until In 111mm?!“ nePlfl-mmi 01' "10 CHR- agrement between the two govern-

sdinn National Railways. OLD AGE PENSIONS

meats is signed. APl-lllcants must have reached the ago of 70 and be without s.

wom‘ FUNcTmmNG venrlv income of $365 or more. The

maximum pension is t240 yearly,

FREDERJWQN’ Jlm- 33""(°-PJ Bflbket to reduction according to

—30me 8.500 persons in New Brurls- m, - "M! l?! flimled to apply for old 1125 s year. I80 Pensions. according to an esti-

‘s income in excess of Cases approved by the New

mm” b? W- P- Jim". K-Q. dir- Brunswick boon! comprising Mr “t” °’ "lmmlmiltlm °1 ‘Mlle Jones. J. o. Rnbiohnud and‘ luv. pensions for this province. More Robert Scott will be submitted to "m" 599° mm" Hlmd? have the Dominion government.

been submitted, he said.

c"! llmelring eligible in the first

Th8 Dominion government- will nppllggflqn form m“ b. mvqunh

Recitation, The Day For Ail,

contribute '15 per cent of the pen- ed by an inspector.

rfiotted Line Honeymoon

By JOSEPH Mncolzo

women was n butterfly . . . not ae- serving of the hero's love. The hero was "Lorry." by this time. He either would be killed or perform some gallant sacrifice before his wife would appreciate him. The old story.

"Larry" didn't die. but slmolt. The lsst close-ups showed his eyes peering so wisttully from under- neath his heed bandages that Jac- queline felt almost as repentant es the butterfly wife and fumbled cau- tiously inher bag for a handker-

chief-

The first thing she touched was that ring. She slipped it. beck on her ilngenLsrry might feel hurt and . . . after all. .

('I‘o Be Continued.) ,

U.S.A. PROMOTEIS STAGE N-S. SWED

HALIFAX, Jul, lli-KLPJ-Ail unawales, Halifax has been tbs headquarters for n. $250,000 sweep- stakes. Or maybe it hasn't.-

The tickets called it the Novs Scotia International sweepstakes In bright green lettering, they said n quarter million dollars were to be drawn for at Halifax on the New Year's Handicap Stakes at Gail- forniais Sqlta Anita race track. with $120,000 going as first prize.

‘rickets sold for two shillings apiece. For the benefit of United States purchasers, it was explained that two shillings in Nova scotia money equalled 50 cents across the border.

"Bil- John Thorwaid" was listed on the tickets as secretary c! the sweep. Hut buyers would have had trouble locating him in Halifax. for Sir John is a stranger to this uny- Hell a stronger to Who's Who. loo.

One ticket buyer did have her doubts. She wrolc from Blatingion, Pr... to Chief of Police J. J. Conrad asking if the sweep was legitimate The chief's reply: “No.”

Italy Pays Homage T0 Beloved King

ROME. Jan. 22—(C.P.)~l-!opo that once the current pcitlml clouds have cleared. Warmest friendship again ivill unite Grou- Britain and Italy was’ espre ":1 in o Bureau oulogizirlg King G2. c delivered here yesterday b: the Mal-chose Guglielmo Imperinli. for- mer Italian Ambassador to London.

Orchestras played "God Save the King." the Italian Royal Mirrh. and the Fascist hymn "Giovinecun" before the address. This tribute. coupled with the homazfl DB!“ i“ the late king by the government end the court, made l profound imprenion in British circles hers.

ogvnlclmo UP FATHER

-—BY GEORGE MCMAN US