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DOMINION PaRLiAMENT DEBATES AND PRO-ERDINGS.

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CLOSE OF THE

SESSION.

The Governor-General's speech

Orrawa, May 21. The C met at 10 o'clock this morning for the purpose of enabling the Cioverner-General to prorogue on Tuesday

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evening.

Mr. Laurier was informed by Sir John that it was not the intention of the Govern- ment to recommend a measure to aid the construction of a bridge opposite or near the City of Quebec, or to ask for power to construct such a bridge themselves during the present session.

The afternoon session was spent in com- mittee of supply. In answer to Hon. Mr. Mills, Sir John said that the office of In- spector of Colonization Companies now held by Rufus Stephenson, ex-M. P., was to be abolished.

On the vote for expenses of the Fisheries Commission,

Mr. Mitchell said that if, in the excite- ment of political turmoil, the United States Senate should reject the Fisheries Treaty, he hoped that the Dominion Governmert will deal liberally during the coming fish- ing season with the American fishermen, in order to give the Senate achance to think over the matter quietly and recon- sider their He believed the treaty was much more favorable to the United States than the that country believed.

Sir Richard Cartwright asked if the Gov- ernment had power to nullify the modus vivendi in the event of the treaty being re- jected.

Sir Charles Tupper stated that it was in the power of the Government, in the event of the treaty being rejected, to terminate the modus vivendi, otherwise the modus vivendi could be continued for two years. There wasevery reason to believe that such a continuance together with rigid protection of our fishing grounds, not neglecting due cour. tesy to American fishermen, would allay any feeling that might exist in the States. It would be premature to disclose what action the Canadian Government would pursue. The Commons will be oceupied to-morrow mainly in concurrence.

The House will assemble at 100’clock and at® 2 adjourn te the Senate, when the joint address of both Houses will be pre- sented. It is anticipated that prorogation will take place at 9 o'clock to-night.

It is understood that as soon as Par- liament prorogues and matters of im- mediate and important business are dis- posed off, Sir Chas. Tupper will sail for England.

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people of

Orrawa, May 22. Following is the Speech with which the Governor-General prorogues the House this evening:

Hon. Gentlemen of the Senate:

Gentlemen of the House of Commons ;

In terminating the present session of par- liament I desire to record my appreciation of the earnestuess and zeal which you have shown inthe performance of your public duty

The measure of the ratification of the Fisheries Treaty, agreed upon at the open- ing of the present year between Her Ma- jesty’s plenipotentary and those of the United States, to whieh I have given the Queen's assent, will, I believe, be viewed with satisfaction by the people of the whole Dominion, as affording crowning proof of Canada’s constant desire to arrive at a just and honorable settlement of all questions arising out of the interpretation of the con- vention of 1818. I veature with some de- gree of confidence to hope that the several authorities whose sanction of the Treaty is necessary to its operation, may not be insensible to the great advantages to both countries which the re- moval of so fruitful «a source of ill feeling is calculated to entail. The arrangement under which the Canadian Pacific Railway Company has relinquished the exclusive privileges possessed by a view of Article 15 of the original agreement be- tween Her Majesty and the Company will, { anticipate, meet with general acceptance, and by increasing its financial strength, enable the Company to keep pace with the ever-growing requirements of the vast region which the railway serves. The ex- tension to the people of the Northwest Territories of a larger measure of self- government than they have hitherto en- joyed, is satisfactory evidence of the rapid development of that important portion of the Dominion, and will, I trust, be fol- lowed with beneficial results. The pros- pects for a large immigration this year of a desirable class of settlers are, I am glad to believe, exceptionally good.

The various amendments to the laws re- lating to the inland revenue, railways, the civil service, and to other acts affecting the public interests which you have passed, seem well adapted to meet the circum- stantes which have rendered them neces- sary.

Gentlemen of the House of Commons.

In Her Majesty’s name | thank you for the supplies which you have readily

granted forthe carrying on of the public)

service. Honorable Gentlemen of the Senate. Gentlemen of the House of Commons. i cannot take leave of you for the last

time without placing on record my deep re-

gret that my official connection with your

country should be at an end. It is a source of no slight s«tisfaction to me to call to mind ua ler these circumstances the facet

that within the past few hours you have been pleased tu assure me of the favor with

which you have regarded my endeavors to discharge the task committed to me by Her Dominion will not cease with my departure from its shores, and I pray that in years to come its people may enjoy in abundance every blessing which is the power of Providence

Majesty. My interest in the

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News from Quebec.

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Qurpec, May Ri:

provincial conference resolutions in Quebec Legislature, and moved their adop- tion in a speech lasting nearly three hours.

Strong opposition 1s evidenced in Mon- treal temperance circles to the David License Bill now before the Quebec Legis- lature, and Protestants and Catholies are united in a movement to secure radical reforms in the measure. Among other amendments is one to place the power of issuing licenses in the hands of Judges of the Superior Court.

Trade Development.

Haurrax, May 21.

There are prospects of a large develop- ment of trade between Halifax and the west coast of Newfoundland by the steamer Harow. Her first trip was very satisfac- tory, and she has more freight than she ean take on her second trip. St John’s, Nfid., merchants, in order to hold

the west coast from Halifax instead of from st. John’s.

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Chinese Immigration

Lonpon, May 21.

A despatch from Wellington, New Zeal- and, says a bill directed against Chinese immigration has passed the House of Re- presentatives of that colony. A despatch from Sydney, N.S. W., says 40 Chinese immigrants, possessing exemption papers, were permitted to land. The Government will compensate those sent back to China. Wrecked Fishermen.

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Lonpon, May 21.

The Panish steamer Laura landed at Leith 53 tishermen belonging to Dunkirk boats wrecked off the coast of Ireland. The boats belonged to the French fishing fleet caught by the recent gale. Fifty boats have not beer heard from.

The Sick Emperor.

Beri, May 21.

The Emperor passed a very gvood day. His pulse was better than any time since the operation on his throat. In the after- noon he drove out in an open carriage.

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Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, May 22—-10 a. m.

Light to moderate winds, fine weather, higher temperature.

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Our Public Square Gardens.

Sir,—The appointment of lady visitors to their dollar friends for funds to support the admirable institution for floral decora- tion for which we are really indebted to the one-man power of friend Newbery, rather that a popular ambition, is a well- devised mode of securing the object in view, and will, doubtiess, be a success ; but there is a supplement to it, to which I would invite attention. The love of gardens is not confiued to the ‘rich and rare” felement of society ; it is a little chapter of sesthetics that is intelligible to all ‘* born of woman.” It is part of our human nature, quite or nearly independent of our bring- ing up. It is a possessiun of the lowly, as well as the high-born, and a revelation to all, of the beneficent working of creative energy, for the happiness and consolation of all earth’s children.

There are many whose mite cast into this treasury would (in the aggregate) amount to more than the offerings of abundance, and, I trust, it may not fail in its fruits, if I snggest a practical solution of the prob- lem to those who are too poor to give dol- lars, and too modest to erroll their names. Let there be garden fund boxes placed in- side the church porches, for thankful offer- ings to the Divine giver of these perfect gifts,

Let them remain up till frost comes again, and you may depend upon it friend New- bery will have no further cause to complain of floral apathy or indifference. (Jueen Square will then soon preach its own charity-sermon for the glory of God, as,ex- hibited through the floral kingdom so con- spicuvusly manifest (of late years) in our public square,

(JARDEN.

May 22, 1888.

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Another lot of White Russian white and red fife seed wheat, just received at McLeod & Stewart's, Prince Street. dy lin wy 2in.

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Weser Qvarrerre.—Admission to all parts of the Y. M. C. A. Hall, on Wednesday even- ing, only 35 cents. Buy a ticket at once.

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Suot Himseir.—A private in the Frederic- ton Infantry Schooi, named Michael Kelly, while in a despondent mood following a de- bauch a few evenings ago, shot himself with a revolver in the region of the heart, and was not expected to recover at latest accounts.

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FooTBaLL.—The Abegweits will have a hard day’s work next Thursday. They are to play j the Pictou and New Glasgow teams. The | former team is said to be the strongest that | Pictou has ever had, Our boys will require | to be in the best of trim to hold their own. | The St. Dunstan’s College Club will also play | the New Glasgow team.

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Concert,—The Wizard Oil Concert Co., had a large audicuce last evening, and jadg- ing from the way in which the different songs,

,ete., were received all present were well 'pleesed. At the close a silver butter cooler,

| pickle dish, and cake basket, were given away. | Mr. A. J. Dougan won the first mentioned article, Mr. G. M. Harris the second anda young man named Atkins the third. The Company will remain here about three weeks, | giving concerts with entire change of pro- grame, each evening.

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A Narrow Fscare.—Considerable. ex” eitement was caused inthe Montreal Su- preme Court last week over an application for interdiction, on the ground of inebriety, of a physician belonging to one of the most respectable families in that city. The counse! who represented the doctor appeal- edj tu the judge that zs his client had promised to turn over a new leaf and sign the pledge, be thought that the family who were asking for his interdiction should show some consideration. The judge ordered a postponement to allow of a settlement out of court,

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Mr. Mercier to-day introduced the iohee : the |

Arbor Day.

NOTES ON A LESSON ON TREES.

(Questions should be very much more freely

/ employed than can be indicated in these notes,

| whole of the parts.

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the trade of | ing, one part is hidden in the ground.

their own coast, are shipping flour direct to | name ®

the points to be aimed at being specially such as are indicated by italicised words,

illustrations; A small tree, with roots at- tached, showing as nearly as possible the Pictures of several kinds of trees. A few specimens Of leaves, fruits, etc., referred to in the notes, These are to be shown as necessary, during the course of the lesson.

Inrropuction.—Speak of trees as com- monly seen by the children; their different size, smal] and very large, growing singly or in great numbers together, the spreading branches, bare in winter, covered with leaves in summer, casting theit shadows on the ground. How beautiful and useful, sheltering birds and beasts, and giving fruit. while they grow, and wood for making many things, and for fires when cut down, Let us learn the names of—

I. Tue Parts or a Tree.— While grow- Its

’ the roof. Standing up from the earth is? the stem or trunk, From it

spread out on all sides—branches. Their small ends furthest from the stem are called— twigs. On these grow the? leaves. Among them, on many trees, are flowers or As these pass away they leave the? fruit. Sometimes, not always, this is nice to eat. Name some. In the fruit is found ? the seed. How many parts have we named? Let us say them again. Root, trunk, branch, leaf, flower, fruit, seed.

What are the small end of the branches called ? Where do the leaves grow ? What is left by the flowers? Where is the seed found 7 ete.

We must now know—

Il. Te Use or rue Parrs.—-(1) About the Root. Whatis it doing in the earth? The root holds the tree in its place. Has it another use? Cut a plant from its root, what happens? it withers and dies. Then the root keeps the tree alive. But how does it do this? You eat food day by day, and thus you grow. The tree must have food

blossoms.

also. Thetree gets most of its food (sap) through the voot. [Explain.] Of how many uses is the root? What are they/

How is a tree fed ? ete,

(2) Now about the Stem and Branches. What does the stem or trunk do for the tree! One thing is easy to see—it holds it up in the light and air. But how do the water and food get from the root to to the branch and leaf? It can be only through the trunk.

Then the trunk has tivo wses—what are they? What is the trunk made of! When cut down wecall it wood. The out-

side of the trunk covers it like a skin, It is called the bark. Some bark is thick and rough; some is thin like the skin of our bodies.

(3) The Leaves.

many there are !

Look at them. How Notice the many differ- ent sizes and shapes of leaves. Broad, large, roundish, (horse-chestnut, etc.,); small, notched (elm, rose, birch, etc.) long, narrow, pointed like long green needles (firs, pines, ete.). The edges are smooth, (laurel), wavy,(oak), notched, spiny (holly); rough, smooth, prickly, all kinds may be found. Leaves help to get food for the plant, and to make it grow. If they were all picked off, a plant would quickly die. Name different kinds of ‘eaves. What is their use ?

(4) The Flowers. The pretty bunches of blossoms grow while on the cherry-tree, pink and white on the apple and pear. The great clusters stand upright on the lilac and horse-chestnut ; they hang down like chains on others. The fiowers of many trees are pretty green clusters, beautiful in spring- time (maple, oak, birch, ete.)

Flowers soon die; the outside leaves wither and pass away, but the imside part stays, and grows into the—

(5) Fruit. What do we mean’ by fruit ? Something nice to cat. Namesome. How different these are in shape and other ways; an apple from a grape, etc. Many fruits are pot good for food, acorn, horse-chestnut, cones (pines, firs, ets.) Inside the ripe fruit is found the—

(5) Seed. Look for it in the apple, orange, nut, pod, etc. Seeds differ in shape, color, size, etc. Whatisthe use of seeds? They lie in the ground; in the dark earth they sprout and grow ; the little roots grow down into the earth,7 small shoot rises above the ground, it grows into a tiny plant, from it comes a tree, like that from which the seed came. What tree grows from the seed of an apple ? from the acorn, etc.

Kevision.—What is bark? Where does it grow? What does the trunk do for the tree? Whatare the uses of the leaves / What kind of flowers grow on the lilac! maple? Where does the fruit grow! Name different kinds of fruits. Where is the seed found! What is its use? What tree grows from an acorn ?/ ete.

We :nust now learn a little about—

Itt. THs Uses or Trees.—They are of use while they live, Trees look beautiful as they grow. We like much more to look over hills and plains on which they are growing than when bare. So (1) trees give pleasure. From them we get much that is good to eat—thus (2) trees give food. In their branches birds bwild their nests, under them cattle and other animals rest—so (3) trees give shelter.

Trees are of use their wood men build houses and ships. For building.

when eut down. Of (4) From woods are made things used in houses. (5) For furniture ; things for working with (6) For tools. Of wood we make fires (7) for burning.

How many uses while living? How many when cut down?’ Name these. Try te think of other uses. Look for this at home, in school, wherever you are.

Teachers may give the pupils the follow- ing account of the way in which Mr. Morris came to write the poem, ‘* Woodman, Spare that Tree.” The poem may then be me- morized by all the pupils, and recited or sung on ‘* Arbor Day.” Mr. Morris, ina letter to a friend, dated New York, Feb- ruary 1, 1837, gave in substance the fol- lowing account : Riding out of town a few days since, in company with a friend, an old gentleman, he invited me to turn down a little, romantic woodland pass, got far from Bloomingdale. ‘* Your objége?” in- quired |. ** Merely to look once more at an old tree planted by my grandfather long before | was born, under which I used to play when a boy, and where my sisters played with me. There I often listened to the guod «dvice of my parents. Father, mother, sisters—all are gone ; nothing but the old tree remains.” And a paleness overspread his fine countenance. and tears

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he added: ‘* Don’t think me foolish. I don’t know how it is: I never ride out but I turn down this lane to look at that old I have a thousand recollections about as a familiar These

tree. it, and | always greet it

and well-remembered _ friend.” words ‘were scarcely uttered when the old gentleman cried out,

‘There itis!” Near the tree stood a man with his coat ofi, sharpening an axe. ‘You're not going to cut that tree down, surely?” ‘* Yes, but I am, though,” said the woodman, ‘* What for?” inquired the old gentleman, with choked emotion. ‘‘What for? Llike that! Well, I will tell you. I want the tree for firewood.’ ‘* What is the tree worth to you for fire-

the little cottage in which my companion was born, but which is now occupied by the woodman. I drew up the {bond. It was signed and the money paid over. As

woodman; assured us that while she lived the tree should not be cut. These circum- stances made a strong impression on my mind, and furnished me with the materials for the song I send you. :

Woodman, spare that tree ! Touch not a single bough ! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now. *Twas my forefather’s hand That placed it near his cot ; There, Woodman, let it stand ; Thy ax shall harm it not.

That old familiar tree, W hose glory and renown Are spread o'er land and sea,— And wouldst thou hack it down ? Woodman, forbear thy stroke ! Cut not its earth-bound ties ; O, spare that aged oak, Now towering to the skies !

When but anidle boy

I sought its grateful shade ; Th ail their gushing joy,

Here, too, my sisters played. My mother kissed me here ;

My father pressed my hand— Forgive the foolish tear ;

But let that old oak stand.

My heart-strings round thee cling, Close as thy bark, old friend ; Here shall the wild-bird sing, And still thy branches bend. Old tree ! the storm still brave ! And, woodman, leave the spot ; While I’ve a hand to save, Thy ax shall harm it not.

—G. P. Morris.

BUILDING LOTS

BY AUCTION.

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I am instructed to sell by Auction, on the Premises, on

Saturday, 2nd day of June, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

SIX BUILDING LOTS, 59x152 feet, fronting cn Orlebar Street, in the rear of the residence formerly occupied by Hon. Thos. W. Dodd. Those Lots are valuable for building purposes, ep sner are situated on the highest land in the city. ‘terms easy ; made known at gale.

G. M. HARRIS,

Auctioneer,

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THE FAMOUS WIZARD OIL COMPANY give another Grand Concert TO-NIGHT, and Every Night till further notice.

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The Curtains and Hangings used by the Com- yony ere, furnished by ST ANLEE BROS., and the Furniture from the Warehouse of MAR WRIGHT & CO. -

A SOLID SILVER STEM-WINDING WALT- HAM WATCH given to some one who buys Wizard Oil to-night, may22

Queen’s Birthday.

THURSDAY NEXT, the 24th instant, being _ the Anniversary of Her Majesty's Birthday. a ee otis we his fellow 8s to celebrate the occasio: xsENE Te ea nby a GENERAL By order, A. H. MCPHERSON,

City Clerk, Mayor’s Office, May 22, 1888—2i ‘” y H 7

$1,000 Reward.

THE ABOVE REWARD will be given by the __ City of Charlottetown to avy person who will give such evidence as will lead tothe con- viction of the person who feliiniously set on fire and burnt the Excelsior Kolier Rink, in this city, on Monday night, the 14th ot May, inst. By order of the Mayor.

A. H. McPHERSON, City Clerk. Mayor's Office, May 22, 1888—2w 3aw

An. Opportunity.

71.3 octave American Square PIANO, rich A Rosewood Case, modern improvements—a strong and durable instrument--now offered at a bargain for cash or easy terms to responsible purchasers, so 48 to avoid the necessity of re- moving it toa distance. For particulars address

Pianoforte,” EXAMINER office, may22—2i pd

Notice to Contractors and Builders

am prepared to supply the B ; I STONE at reasonable rates. est Quality of

WANTED IMMEDIATELY— Tw Quarrymen. The highest wares <a" “7 Apply to THOMAS CAMPBELL. Ch town, May 22, 1888—dy 3i (tu & sat) wky 3i

WHITE BEANS.

Just Received :

Barrels Nice WHITE BEANS sale Wholesale. oe

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to give us a call.

but give us a friendly call.

UMBRELLAS, Fancy Handles, at $1,20. LACE CURTAINS at any price; GLOVES, in Silk, Kid and Lisle.

May 14, J888—dy & wky

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wood?” ‘*Why, when down, about ten |

dollars.” Suppose I should give you that Are now open, and for READY CASH, Bargains in all kinds of Goods can be had. sum,” said the old gentleman, ** would | z

aes anat cies we went ino A BETTER LOT OF BARGAINS WERE NEVER OFFERED.

Great Attractions in our Millinery Department.

mm | Space will not permit us to mention all that we have to show, but we ask everyone No trouble to show the Goods.

Just take a look at our CARPET DEPARIMENT,

We don’t ask you te buy,

DRESS DEPARTMENT complete with all the latest Trimmings to match. UMBRELLAS and SUNSHADES, very cheap. A wonderful lot of LADIES’ SILK

SILKS, in. Black, Watered, Stripes and Shots;

JAMES PATON & CO.

MARKET SQUARE.

Now Open. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW HATS,

NEW FLOWERS,

NEW RIBBONS,

NEW FEA(UERS,

NEW GLOVES,

EVERYTHING CHEAP, at

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NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW JACKETS,

Carpets

Charlottetown, May 8, 1888.

J. D.

ADIES JERSEY LISLE

Hats, 15¢ up; 30 dozen Mens’

Waterproof Tweed Coats, $6 00.

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TRYON WOOLEN MILLS DEPOT, Cameron Block, May 15, 1888. }

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_ Backs). 16c.; French four- cunshades, Cotton Sunshades, 35c.; B ys’ and Girls’ Straw

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GLO i RING,

$3,000 ‘WORTH,

Men, Boys & Children,

Bought at Bankrupt Sale in Montreal at _@ great Sacrifice, and will be

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Don’t Buy until You see this Steck at

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ALL CHEAP! STERNS’

In advertising our New Goods, we cannot enumerate the varicty and many Novelties we have in every Pepart- meant, but we feel assured that an examination o stock willrépay any intendiog purchaser. We haye great confidence in offering this season's purchases, coutain- ing, asit does, the Best Goods to be found in the leading markets of the world. We are going to sell so cheap, you

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NEW JERSEYS, NEW MUSLINS, NEW PRINTS,

HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, FRILLINGS, RIBBONS, &c.

NEW SATEENS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW CLOTHS,

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Room Paper.

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SUCCESSOR TO REID BROS,

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GLOVES (Silk _ Embroidered button Kid Gloves, 75c.; Silk

Felt Hats, 45c. up, in Grey,

Brown and Black, Mens’ Linen Hats, 25c.; Mens’ and Youths’ Straw Hats, 9c. to 65c.; Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 10c. up ; Silk Handkerchiefs, 20c.; Corszts, 30c.; Childrens' Tweed Suits, $1.55; a large stock of Mens’ and Youths’ Suits just from the manufacturers, made expressly for me (I don’t deal in SEconD-Hanp Croruine); Genuine English Blue Serge Suits, made to order by one of the best Cutters in the city, for $11,00; Regatta Shirts, White Shirts, Cotton Linders, 30c., Satchels, Valises and Trunks in great variety ; 30 dozen Towels, Englisia

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