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tocal and Other Items.

. stile to night ine ‘ ern Larrrupses.—Don't fail to hear wper on this subject to-night. one CoruaNna.—Curling in the Excelsior

kink at half-past seven o'clock this even- >—

New Year Marxet.— The New Year

Market will be held to-morrow and Satur- ay : ae rue low.—The soft weather of to-day has interfered with the formation of the ‘ce bridge across the Hillsborough. aialatiaiaines

Srgamexs Movements.—The Lansdowne s in Georgetown discharging cargo. Her sheathing is somewhat damaged by ice.

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surance Co., for a nicely illuminated calendar,

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sasep.—Halitax advices report that Frank ©. MeNeally has been released from custody by order of the Saco Bank aythori- cs >

The Temperance Executive

i { RAS‘ Committee will hold its regular meeting in J. D. McLeod's hall this (Thursday) evening, at & o'clock Ry order of the Chairman. , nttndleiii Excetsion Ruwk.—This ritk will be open for skating to-morrow evening and Saturday afternoon. Band te-morrow even Don't fail t attend. ~- > PusLt HoLipays In consequence of

Christmas and New Year's Day falling on

Sunday, the Mondays following are con-

sidered holidays in the Public Schools. ——

Lo-NIGHT rhe Literary and Scientitic In- stitute meets in Caleionian Hall to-night, when Mr. Peter MeCourt will read a paper on “ Northern Latitudes, A full attendance is requested

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SeaSONABLE.—First citizen—‘‘1 consider the action towards the City Marshal a most summary dismissal.”

Second vitizen——‘t Worse than that; it was & wentlery bounce.”

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Te Devu.—His Lordship the Bishop of Charlottetown has ordered a solemn Te Deum to be sung throughout the diocese on Sunday next, in honor of the Golden Jubilee of the Pope.

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Monta’s Mixv.—On Wednesday next, the Month’s Mind of the Rev. Dr. Grant takes place at the Cathedral, A similar ceremony will take place at St. George's Church, Grand River, on the same day.

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{. O. O. F.—Election of officers for ensuing term will take place in Wildey Lodge to- night. A full attendance requested. Matters concerning the winter's work will be discuss- ed. The degree officers dre heteby requested to attend in full forge.

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Resianep.—Mr. Noah Shakespeare, M. P., has resigned his seat in the Dominion House of Commons to accept the Victoria, ay ae Postmastership, Mr. Postmaster Wallace being superannuated. Major Prior, M. P. P., for Victoria intends contesting in the Conserva- tive interest.

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AGatn To THE Froxt.—We have to congra tulate No. 2 Battery Garrison Artillery upon having again won the proud distinction of being the most efficient battery of Garrison artillery in the Dominion, thereby winning the handsome Cup presented by the Governor: General, valued at $75.

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A Svocessrcr Orexine.—The Excelaior Ice Rink was opened for the season last night. The ice was in splendid conditon. There were about one hnndred skaters and the same pu’nber of promenaders present. The Band of the 82nd ttalion discoursed choice music during the evening. The season tickets are gelling rapidly, « guarantee that Mr. Me- Gregor’s efforts to please patrons are daly ap- preciated.

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DeatH oF AN Istanpern.—Saysthe Britysh- American Cititen: ‘The many friends of Miss Mary E. Mallet, late of Charlottetown, P. KE. L, will regret to learn of her death, which took place at Waltham, Mass., on the 12th inst. She had only retuined from a visit to her home in September, and went from there to Milford to her sister's. Miss Mallet had been a short time in Waltham when she was taken sick, and succumbed to that dread disease—diphtheria. ©

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Personal. —Tbhomags Handrahan, a left

on a business trip to London, G. B., a day or two ago.

Sheriff Macdonald, Souris, was in the city to-day.

Mr. A. E. Macdonald, purser of the steamer St. Lawrence, is to winter in Bictou, where his steamer is to undergo extensive repairs.

Police Sefgeant McGonnell hag so far re- covered from his attack of fever as to be able to move about again. Hegoeson duty next Monday.

Hon, Mr. Thompson, Minister of Justice, is gpending his Chrigtuyas Lolidays in Halifax,

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Concent av LirrLe York.—The new Hall at Little York was opened with an excellent Concert last evening. The hall was packed with people, a large number of whom were from the city. The programme consisted of an address by Hon, D. Ferguson, anthems and choruses by the choir of the Methodist Church of this city, soles by Miss Duchemin, Mr. H. W. Finlay and Mr. Maynard, and readings by Miss Lawson, ‘Mr. T. A. LePage and Mr. W. A, Weeks. All present were well pleased with the manner in which the programme wag earried out. Aiter the Con- cert the performers were sumptuously enter- tained by Mr. and Mrs, George Vessey.

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Cunmrauas Tare. —The Journal says that the Sistersof the Tignish Convent held a Christinas Tree and Bazar in St. Mary's Hall, on the 19th and 20th inst “A large number were present on both evenings eager to pur- chase their Obristmas gifts. The articles for sale were of the best quality, and judging from the appearance of, the tree at the close of the Bazar, the Sisters did not haye theif labqe in vain. ‘There was @ refreshment table which was well patronized, Au election took pla efor the most popular man in Tignish, fackett and Perry were the chosen candi- dates. and as a natural consequence the voting was from a_ political standpoint. Towards the close of the poll the excitement ran high and the cash flowed freely. The count decided in favor of Hackett. The Sis- ters were well satisfied with the reward they received for their trouble, realizing the nice sum of $305. The closing syeech was riven by Mr. 8. F. Perry, M. P., who thankec the

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

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Sproat Despatones tro Ture EXAMINER,

STORM AT SOURI Two Vessels Wrecked.

The Crews Saved,

Souris, Dec. 29.

Aboutmidnigh’, last night, a southeasterly gale set in here and continued to increase in violence till about daylight this morning, when it blew a perfect hurricane.

rhe brigantine Hattie, F, Rich, Captain Joseph Chatsey, of Lockport, Nova Seotia, and the schooner Valiant, Captain Joseph

in Souris harbor and came on shore, where they are both likely to become total wrecks. Both vessels were chartered by Mr. J. G.

. aa : States. The two crews, after remaining on the wrecks for several hours, were rescued by the people on shore.

Militia News.

Orrawa, Dec. 28,

The Militia Department has been In- formed officially of the result of a (est recently made by the Imperial Small Arms Committee on the new magazine rifles sub- mitted to them. They report a mean deviation or curvature of only twelve inches in one thousand yards, and no recoil when the shot is tired. These improye- ments are likely to cause a revolution in the use of small arms,

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The Half-Breed Commissica.

Orrawa, Dec. 28.

The Half-Breed Commission cluded its labors. Heads of families were awarded $160 worth of scrip. Children ot half-breed heads of families enjoyed the option of a certificate for 240 acres or a scrip note for $240. The original whit settlers or their descendants, not being half-breeds, were given $160 worth of scrip.

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Snowballing Gladstone.

Lonpon, Dec. 28.

The Times, referring to the snowballing of Gladstone yesterday, says it was a dis- creditable act. Though the Gladstonians set the] example by their doings at the Unionist meeting, the position and age cf Gladstone dught to insure him against such insults.

After a Guarantee. Orrawa, Dec. 28. President of the Hudson Bay Railway, is here. He has asked the Government to guarantee 95,500,000 of bonds of the road, giving as security a first mortgage on the land grant, as well as the prospective earnings of the road itself.

Hugh Sutherland,

A Fatal Fire. Quguec, Deo. 28. St. Patrick's Hall was burned to-night. Four men were injured by the falling roof, one critically. The building was owned by

St. Patrick's Literary Institute. The Irish National League lost all their ban- ners.

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A New Senator. Orraw4, Dec. 28. It is authoratively understood that the appointment of Richard Hardisty, of Edmon, N, W. T., as one of the Northwest Senators, has been settled upon.

The Waters Rising.

Montreal, Dec. 28. The water in the river has risen two feet since yesterday. There is eyery ipdj- cation that thé dyke built to prevent a flood will be tested very soon,

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Toronto, Dec. 28.

Weather Bulletin.

Toroxto, Dec. 29—~10 a.m.

decidely cold by night.

It is, indeed, **a re

mercial, statistical,

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Local Notices.

lace to buy Overcoats and Suits is at J. B. Macdonald's. dec 28 dy wy

Goff’s. Catt and get 2 Reefers, Boys’ Suits and Underclothing The

John McLead & Co, lw eod—dec28

Fresn Corre, a premises at Beer & Goff s,

You can get all sizesat G. H.

new Diary. at wean

Haszard's.

cheap at J. B. Macdonald's. dec 29 dy wy For Sabbath Sehool Teachers and Bible

people on bebalf of the Sisters for the = ous mafifier in which they had contributed fowards their Christmas Tree.

1883; also,

gale at GQ. H. Hasaard’s. ec29

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DAILY EXAMLNER. - =

Emberly, of Montreal, parted their chains!

Sterns to load potatoes for the United |

Gales, shifting to weaterly; partly clearing weather, preceded by snow or sleet, becoming

Canapian Anmanac,—We have received. a copy of the Canadian Almanac for 1888, published by Copp, Clarke & Co., Toronto, sitory of useful know- ledge,” containing full and authentic coi- astronomical, depart- mental, ecclesiastical, educational, financial and general information respecting Canada

Kxer it before the people, that the cheapest

Lemon and Raspberry Syrup at Beer & hargaing in Overcoats, balance of these goods we are selling 2t cost,—

roast and ground on the produced rapid

For the year 1888 turn ovec & new leaf in a

Lapies Wool Squares an‘ Scarfs, selling

Students—-P.louhit’s Notes or Lessons for Pentecost’s Bible Studies, for

Masonic.

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Turspay, 27th inst., being St. John’s

| Day, the brethren of St. John’s Lodge, No.

(4, A. F. & A. M., met in annaal connauni- cation, and aiter disposing of other im- portant busines ,the officers eect were duly stalled by Hun. Past Grand Master Adam Murray, assisted by Bro. P. M., A. N. Large, who acted as Grand Marshal. The following are the officers of St, John’s

' Lodge for the ensuing year, viz. :-

W. M. -—John Collings.

S. W.—Alex. Horne.

J. W.—John A. Messervey. Treas.—A. N. Large. Secy.—John G. J. Weldon. Chap.—-Thos. J. Leeming. S$. D.— Davia L. Hooper. J. D.—Louis L. Jenkins. S. S.—Augustus Down.

J. $,—Fredk. Perkins. Marshal-—Simon W. Crabbe. Organist—David M. Fraser. a (t,— John Ross. Tyler—John Hobbs.

| On Wednesday evening, the 28th inst., ithe brethren of Victoria Lodge, No. 2, AF. & Ac M., met at Masonic Hall, when the following officers were installed by | Past Deputy Grand Master John W. Mor- rison, assisted by Bro. ‘Past Master Alex. McKenzie, who acted as Grand Marshal, viz. :—-

W. M.—John A. Lawson.

S. W.—Silas F. Hodgsom

J. W.--Chas. Lx Morrisom

‘Treas. —John W. Morrison.

Secy.—Jas. Davison.

Chap.—Rev. John M, McLeod.

S. D.— Angus A. McLean.

J. D.—Fredk. Beers.

Marshal— Alex. H. McPherson.

S. S.—Stephen Moore.

J. 8,—Elijah F. Purdy,

I. G.—-Alex. 8. Urquhart. Orgahist——Chas, F. A, Strong. Tyler—John Hobbs. ©

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Stipendiary Magistrates Court.

Joseph Kent,’ violation, ot Seott Act, third offence, two mon‘h’s imprisonment. Two Scott Act cases were dismissed, and fourteen adjourned until Thursday _ next. In two of the cases warrants were issued for the arrest of the defendants.

BET WEEN—

HALIFAX AND LONDON.

[It is intended that those Steamers shall make the following sailings :

Halifax to London: 3.8, DGURED, ccccsecccncccctccescese about Dec. Mth

GS, Ulunda.......ccccccerscscccecs about Jan, Mth London to Halifax ;

S. S. British Queen,.......02 2. ccc cece eee ees Dec. 3

S. S. Ulunda..-+++......+++++6,..,..ab0ut Dec. 17th

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Good Passenger Accommodation.

Freight both ways at low rates.

Through Bills of Lading from all points on P. E. Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to Continental] and other pare.

For Rates of Freight and other particulars

apply te W. W. CLARKE,

or to se% at Charlottetown, P. E. 1. PICKFORD & ACK.

Cc Halifax. Dec. 7, 1887.--3mos

JUST OPENED,

AT THE

NeW VARISTY STORS,

A LARGE assortment of Goods, suitable for Xmas and New Years Prasénts. Below wé enumerate a few of the many articles in store :—

Dominoes,

Checker Boards, Scissor.,

Hair Oil,

Silrrors,

Autograph Albums, Picture Frame3,

Ladies Dressing Cases, Ladies C »mpanions, Ladies Plu: h Purses, Plush Albums,

Card Cases, Inkstauds,

foy Pianos,

Geo. Mann & Co’s Tea Company has ro, , a Rg og ; op epe ee acon: sag AES Soaps (fancy), unbreakable Dolls, assigned. ; Liabilitie s, $60,000; assets, | perfumery, Writing Paper, $40,000. The Central Bank ‘s the principal Knives. Envelopes i ; Toy Pistols, Pens, creditor. Yransparent Slates, ink, a Actordeons Penoila,

Jack-in-the-Box. Biscuit Jars,

Lady-in-Box, Mouth Organs, China Cups & Saucers, Cigar Cases, Confectionery. Picture Blocks, Nuts, Laces

Raisins, Whisks, Apples. Tin Buckets, Jews’ Hatps, Masks, Brooches, Tin Pints, Toothbrushes, Blacking,

Thousands of Xmas and New Years Cards nice and cheap, and a host of things for the festive geason, too numerous to mention.

Now is your time to secure Bargains for Xmas and New Year's Presents, at prices that have never before been offered to the public.

Come avd trythe New Store before buying elsewhere. :

Don't forget the place : THE NEW VARIETY STORE, North Side Queen em. opposite Post Office (next door to W. P, Colwell’s rock- eryware Store.)

Ch’town, Noy. 26, 1887.—d 2aw & w Im

Aldermaa BR. EK. Elbeck, Kingston, Ont. says: ‘Tamarac Elixir” is the best medicine on earth for Coughs and Colds. In my own case it and gratifying results. I ‘caught a severe cold which it seemed impos- sible to break up, but continually became more thoroughly seated. Finally a hacking cough set in which troubled me day and night, causing soreness of the Lungs. Hearing your “Tamarac” highly recommended, I procured a bottle. The first dose eased the cough, and one bottle completely cured me. It is @ splen- did preparation, p'casant to the taste, and should be kept in eyery house. Sept. 21, 1857—eed & wky

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Sheriff's Sale.

By virtue of a Writ of Statute Execution to me directed, issued out of Her Majesty's Supreme Court of Judicature, at the suit of Alexander McKinley, aguinst the lands, tenements and hereditaments of Annie E, Cole and Archi- bald McKay, absent or absconding debtors, | have taken and seized as the property of the said Annie K. Cole and Archibald McKay, absent or absconding debtors, all the right,

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tile and interest of the said Annie Cole and Archibald MeKay, »ve-nt or absconding debtors, in and toallthat piece or parcel o land, situate, lying and being in Charlotte- town, in Queen’s County, Prince Edward Island, bouned and described as follows:— ALL that tract ofsland being part of Town Lot Number 86, in the second hundred of Town Lots in Charlottetown, bounded and described as follows : On the north by Grafton Street, with a front thereon of 42 feet; on the south by a line running parallelto said street at the distance therefrom of eighty (89) “eet; on the west by Town Lot Number Eiyhty-ive, for the length of 80 feet; and I do hereby give Public Notice, that I will on the Thirtiech day of DECKMBER next, 1887, at Twelve o’clock, noon, at the Court House in Charlottetowa, in the gaid County, set up and sell at Pablic Amction, the said property, or as much thereof ea wili satisfy the levy marked on tbe said Writ, bere one hundred and seventy- fourdollars and eighty cents, (#174,5v,) besides Sheriifs fees aad incidental expenses. JAMES CURTIS, Sheriff, Sheriff's Office, Queen's County, Jone 14, 1887. New. McLeop, Plaintiffs Attorney. Dec, 27, 1887.

Public Auction.

UNDERWRITERS’ SALE.

1 WILL Sell at Public Auction, account of whom it may concern,

The Brigantine “J. L. B,”

of 148 tons burthen, now lying stranded at Cape Bauld (fifteen miles belcw Shediac Railwa Station), in the County of Westmoreland, N. b., consisting of Hull, Spars, Sails, Rigving, Boats, Anapors. Chains, Furniture and Tackie.

Sale to take place at or near where tbe vessel is stranded, on THURSDAY, the Sth day of January, next, at 11 o'clock. a. m.

Also, at the same tin# and place, the cargo, consisting of about thr@e thousand, seven hun- dred and fifty (3,759) quintels of Codfish. Terms—Cash. Dated, Shediac, Dec. 20th, A. D., 1837. W. B. DEACON, Auetioneer.

for and on

Dec. 22, 1887—ts

IN REGARD TO THE __ ESTATE OF JOHN A. MATHESON,

ENDERsS will be received the undersigned T Trustees of said Estate, until

THURSDAY, JAN’Y 4, 1888.

at NOON, from persans disposed to purchase the Assets of gaid Estate, as follows :— 1.F or 48 shares of the Schooner Lote, includ- Semes and Seine Boats, 2.—For the Interest of the Estate on the Schooner Daring. #3 she now lies ashore at Alberton. 3.—For 26 Shares of the Brig Ariadne. 4.—For Lobster Factory at Campbelton, includ:

, ing Trees and Outfis. 5.—For Lobster Factory at Miminigash, incled-

ny Ey me and Outfit. 6.—For Half Interest in Lobster Factory, Traps and Outfit, at Blaek Pond, a — ng Stand at Miminigasb, including u *. 8.—For Property, at Campbelton, including Farm Stock and Impilemen

sin Store, and. Fishing Supplies an Tools, Book Accounts and Notes of Hand, Judgments and (Mortgages, and Claims t Government Lands and Household

‘ects.

Terms Cash, or Approved Security.

An Inventory can geen on application to John A. Matheson, Camipbelton, or to the under saaed. “ Charlottetown, on and after Thursday,

nst.

Tenders will be receivad for each lot, as herein enamerated, or en .

The undersigned will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender,

Dated at Charlottetown, this 23rd day of December, 1887.

.WALTER MATHESON, LEWIS CARVELL,*

THE BEST BOO

for Kngiacers and Machiniats, and a com- plete guide to pags for Marine Engin- cers’ Certificates, is the

‘Manual of Engineers’ Calculations”

By D. MCLAUGHLAN SMITH, Reduced in Price to $3.00,

—AND FOR SALE BY—

J.& A. McMillan, Prince Wm. street; Barnes & Co., Prince Wm. atreet; Douglas McArthur, King Street ; Morton L. Harrison. “K street Watectt & Co., C tte ; Ge

Smith Engineer Kagie Foundry, St David street; Wm. M. Smith, Consulting Bagineer, M44 Water

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CEMBE

BEST VALUE IN

DRY 6000-5

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Perkins s. Sterns,

Ch'town, Nov. 30, 1887.

DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING

J. B. MACDONALD

is giving great bargains in OVERCOATS and SUITS.

10,000 Yards Ladies’ Dress Goods

in all the Newest Fabrics, cheapest prices. LADIES’ FUR CAPES and CIRCULARS.

Give usa call. You will find Goods and Prices Right.

J. B. MACDONALD,

QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN. Ch’town, Nov. 30, 1887.—eed & wky

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A List of Useil Xias Proves

JAMES PATON & CO..

MARKET SQUARE,

o—— FOR LADIES: FOR GENTLEMEN : Kid Mits,

Fur Caps, Muffs, Far Mitts, Wool Squares and Shawls, Kid Mitts, Astracan Jackets, Silk Searfs, Hand Satchels, Fur Coats, Umbrellas, Waterproof Capes,

Braces, Cardigan Jackets,

Kid Gloves, Handsome Silk H’kehfs, Collars, Cuffs, H’kehfs, &e.the Best Value in the city.

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FOR GOOD VALUE GIVE US A CALL.

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JAMES PATON & CO.

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Buy Your Christmas Supplies at

BEER & GOFFS,

lo » street. St. conn, N. B., Deo. 23. 1887.

Season’s Greetings TO ALL KIND PATRONS.

where you will get everything Fresh, Good and Cheap.

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\ * FE have on hand a very Large Stock of Choice Groceries, all of which will be Sold at the very Lowest Cash Prices, to suit the times.

RAISINS Over 8,000 pounds, Cooking, Seedless and Table Raisins. CURRANTS—Over 4000 pounds choice, clean fruit.

Dec, 24, 1887,

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APPLES, &c.

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Is SEORE :—

200 Barrels Choice, No. 1 Winter-keeping APPLES. —ALSO—

Onions, Oranges, Lemons, Xc., in boxes and cases. ,

Terms—Cash on Delivery. A. McNEILL, Auctioneers, Dec, 22 —tf

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WANTS, LOST, FOUND de.

cremains eile ay EO

WANTED IMMEDIATELY —Three good Vest. makers.—John McLeod & Co. deck 3i

WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A steady, sober

Mas: one who can take of horse and

cow; references required. Apply at ~~ ee ec

[LOST—Last Sunday evening, between St. James’ Church, Pownal Street; and Alex. McKenzie’s. Queen Street, a pair of ‘sold Spec: tacles, in cas. The finder will be rew ¥ leaving them at the Confectionery Store.— Alex. McKenzie. decd 2i

r OST--On Monday, the 19th inst. @ Pocke Book, c ng 99 in bank notes, and som?

BiH Ee Swat oa lanvingabovest Gute. wad Saye TY, 1887. ° ’ .

| CANDIED PEEL—Citron, Lemon and Orange. FLAVORINGS—Lemon, Vanilla, Almond, Cloves, Cinnamon, &e., &e. S¥RUPS—Lemon, Raspberry and Lime Juice. j CANNED GOODS Condensed Coffee, Peaches, Pineapple, Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, Ox- j Tongue, Sardizies, Corned Beef and Dried Beef, Salmon, Lobsters, &e., &e. BISCUIT-——-Oswego, ey and Ginger Wafers, Coffee, Orange, Shrewsbery, Ovtmeal, and a Large Assortment of Plain and Fancy Biscuits. CONFECTIONERY —A very fine assortmentjof Mixtures Chocolates, Carame s, Creamse and Fancy Goods.

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Oranges, Lemons, Apples, F es, Dates, Pickles, B. powder Almonds, Filberts, Walnuts, &c., &c.

CHEAP FOR CASH AT

BEER & GOFF’S, Queen and King Squares’ Stores. 4 Dec. 13, 1887.—eod & wky oyh

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60,000 Feet American and Canadian Frame 3 Mouldings.

RING along your Pictures for Frames, and if we cannot suit fou in price we we will make you a Xmas present. Twelve Dozen (144) Boys’ and Girls’ Sleighs, all sizes and shapes: This lot is offered

During the Holidays to Clear at Cost.

We have a fine stock of Fancy, Useful and Durable Goods, very suitable for Xmas Gifts.

Call and inspect.

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

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