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The Park Roadway.

We regret to note that though the winter is well nigh over-past, nothing whatever has yet been done towards» the construction of the Park roadway. Some weeks ago the Putriot published a timely article upon the subject. One would have thought the attention of the City Council had but to be directed to the proposed roadway to induce immediate action on their part. Not only is the road- way one of the wants of the town, but if the work be not begun at once the oppor- tunity to obtain it may be lost—perhaps, for ever. The Act obtained at the last session_of the Legislature expressly provides that the work shall be comiuenced within eighteen months of its passage, or the right convey- ed under it shall be forfeited. We sincerely hope and trust that the City Council will delay no longer. Brush and other material can now be obtained cheaply and easily. But it will be well-nigh impossible to get them during the summer! months. ~ It ought nos tu be necessary to say another word respecting a matter so important to citizens at large.

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Editorial Notes.

—At the annual meeting of the Dominioa Artillery Association Lord Lansdowne, who was present, urged the establishment of Provincial Artillery Associations.

—Hon. Mr. Foster, answering Mr. Davies a few days ago, said the question of having another steamer built this season to assist the Northern Light in keeping up communication between Prince Edward Is- land and the Mainland during the winter season was being considered. |

—— The Parliamentary correspondent of the Montreal Gazeite points out that Sir Richard Cartwright was.a pronounced op- ponent in 1878 to overtures to the United States for reciprocity, although the coun- try has never been in so desperate a condi- tion commercially‘as it was then.

—The applicants for a license to sell in- toxicating drinks in Philadelphia are re- quired not only to give good security that they will obey the laws, but they must show to the satisfaction of the judges of the courts invested with the power of granting such licenses that they are men of good character.

-—-From the Report of, the Minister of Inland Revenue we learn that the average annual consumption, per capita, of alco-

holic drinks and tobacco since confedera- tion is as follows ;

Pita. close ast. 1,225 gals. BRCL est te: a cb BRK 2 2.564 ‘* BN RNG piicset 0s cy Ge gsc e; Sais 148. * Pobaceos... fej. sy} cs « board 2.116 Ibs.

—A London, G. B., despatch says :— “* One hundred and fifty Belgian farmers for Calgary left Liverpool on-Tuesday Jast, and many parties have arranged for the succeeding weeks, including twenty genuine Sussex farm laborers, to be followed by further batches emigaated by the Self-help Emigration Society. Enquiries in Eng- land, Scotland and Ireland are generally gratifying, and everything points to a large emigration prior to the entire cessation of the assisted passage system on April 27th.”

—The movement towards the union of Newfoundland and Canada has reminded the Montreal Gazetie that at least some of the people of Newfoundland were in favor of annexation to Cunada at the time when the original quadruple union was accom- plished. This may be inferred from the large influx of Newfoundlanders.. In 1881 there were 4,596 persons in the Dominion who had been born ‘in Newfoundland. Of

_ these, Nova Scotia naturally had the lar- gest share, 2,058. The province of Quebec had 809—a good many of them being in

Montreal. Ontario attracted 771; Prince Edward Island 671. New Brunswick had 262. Manitoba gave hospitality to sixteen.

Hight had got as far as British Columbia, even without a railway, and one had settled in the Territories.

—The Empire notes that the six or seven millions in hard cash which the farmers are getting for their surplus wheat—to say nothing of the proceeds of their ‘grains, roots, etc. —is being in part being put mto new enterprises. We read that the other day at a meeting of farmers at Qu’Appelle, ‘convened for starting a cheese factory, it was decided to establish one there, sufti- cient cows being promised to make it a success.”: Another item is to the effect that ‘‘Messrs. J. J. Hamilton, George Brownell, T. Bolton, R. Connell and: W.

~ Brydon, of Neepawa, have formed a com-

pany with a capital of $30,000 to build a mill of 150 barrels per day capacity at Neepawa.” Here is another sign of the times, from Morden: ‘*The price of land is looking up. An improved quarter sec- tion in 3.5 to-day changed hands, $1,550. Not so bad after all.” From Brandon we learn that ‘‘five carloads of the finest horses ever brought into the city arrived here on Thursday morning. The farmers around the district are discarding their oxen and -purchasing horses. When the farmers do this no doubt they see a bright prospect in the near future.”

Our Book Table.

Who does not look out for Harper’s ? Who is not glad when the Magazine arrives, and the paper-knife, that reaches its treasures, isin requisition. The March number is rich in illustrations, and the articles on modern Spanish art seems to have a three-fold interest as the combined result of pen, picture and print. | Much interest attaches to ‘‘A Visit to the Colonal Estate,” “The Canadian Voyageurs on the Sag- ueny,” and a paper on ‘‘ The Great West,” and throughout the minor pieces, there is much good reading—in the March number of Harper's New Monthly Magazine now before us. g

How Harimax Dors Iv.—Thirty-two pro- perties were seized by the city of Halifax for non-payment of taxes, and advertised to be sold, Twenty-six of the .owners or agents

¢ ame forward and paid up, and on Thursday jast the other six properties were sold. ;

“Paddle Your Own Canoe.”

In the Y. M. C. A. Hall, last evening, a large audience listened tothe Rev. Job Shenton’s lecture, entitled ‘‘Paddle Your Own Oanoe.”” Judge Hensley occupied the chair. ‘The lecturer referred to the various elements which make up the characters of successful men,—instancing Abraham Lin- coln and General Grant, Lord Beaconsfield and Mr. Gladstone, Robert Stephenson, Hugh Miller, Richard Arkwright, and many others whose names are inscribed on the roll of fame. Among the elements he noted particularly were: hard work, inde- pendence, definiteness of purpose, self reliance, patience and ability to plod. The lecturer was repeatedly applauded as he proceeded. Hon. David Laird moved the vote of thanks, expressed the pleasure he had enjoyed in listening to a lecture so use- ful to the young men ; and emphasized the importance of watchful care lest the dis- tinction and good name won by the practice of the virtues enumerated by the lecturer should be lost. In seconding the motion, Mr. Mellish made an eloquent plea for those—the great majority—who must of necessity fail to win hizh place or great riches, strive they never so strenuously. The vote of thanks was heartily accorded and feelingly responded to by the rev. lecturer, who adverted tothe fact that he would probably, on the next. revolution of the ‘‘itinerant wheel,” be transferred from this city to some other sphere of labor, and would not again lecture to the Young Mens’ Christian Association of Charlottetown.

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St. Joseph’s Day.

Tuo ladies of the Sodality of St. Joseph celebrated the feast of their patron saint in St. Joseph’s Convent yesterday. At 6.15 a.m., Mass was celebrated by Rev. J. C. McLean, at which ninety-five pupils of the school approached the Altar. At seven o’clock there was another Mass, His Lord- ship Bishop McIntyre celebrating, assisted by Revs. J. C. McLean and A. J. McIn- tyre. At this service twenty-six young ladies were admitted into the member- ship of the Sodality. The singing of the Sodality choir was excellent, The third Mass was at 7.45, and was celebrated by Rey. A. J. McIntyre, after which the members of the Sodality assembled in their hall where there were briefly and feelingly addressed by His Lordship the. Bishop. There were about three hundred members present. In the evening Rev. J. C. Me- Lean preached a beautiful sermon on the devotions of St. Joseph, after which there was Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament The singing of the Sodality Choir, assisted by Messrs. Hermans, Blanchard and Bell, of St. Dunstan’s, was splendid. The chapel, which has recently undergone con- siderable improvement, was thronged with people, and the nicely decorated altars, when lighted up, gave the whole a beautiful effect. Among the clergymen present were Reys. M. McMillan, Charles Macdonald, A. J, Mcintyre, Allan Macdonald, F. X. Gallant, and J. A. Macdonald. St. Patrick’s at Sturgeon.

NorwitHstanpDING the disagreeable weather a very large concourse of people from Sturgeon and the surrounding parishes assembled in ths new Church, Mink River, on Saturday, to honor the memory of Ireland’s Patron and Apostle—St. Patrick. Solemn High Mass was sung at ten o'clock, sharp, -the venerated pastor of the parish celebrating. A trained choir of excellent male and female voices executed Mozart’s No. 2 Mass, together with several selections suitable to the occasion. After the ablu- tions the Rey. Alfred Burke, of Vernon River, pronounced the panegyric. The rev. gentleman took for his text the words of the 67th psalm, ‘‘God is wonderful in His Saints,” and prefaced his eloquent eulogy of St. Patrick with a clear and striking demonstration of the claim of those holy servants of God to the admiration of mankind. The vocation and mission of the Irish peuple were forcibly dwelt upon, and their great influence in the future con- fidently presaged. The preacher concluded his impassioned sermon with an earnest ex- hortation to stand by the teachings of Ireland’s apostle.

After Mass Rev. Father Phelan, assisted by Fathers Burke and Corbett, conducted the drawing in the grand lottery in aid of the splendid new Church. A list of the prizes and prize-winucrs will be published ina few days. The lottery realized $600.

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Irish Teetotaller’s Association.

‘THis association is under the special pat- ronage of the Irish race, the world over; but people of all other nations are heartily welcome to become members. Its pruspec- tus sets forth that it is strictly non-political and unsectarian, is never to meddle in elec- tions, or pledge itself to the furtherance of any other cause than that of Teetotalism. It has no separate branches, and no subserip- tions; it holds no meetings for any purpose, and has no bands nor banners. Yet its members are as free to be also members of other Total Abstinence Societies, dnd of political and sectarian associations _ as they were before joining it, but they must never use the name of this assciation in connection with them. The only obliga- tions which membership impose are to ab- stain from all intoxicating drinks, and wear the Badge of the Association in any of the prescribed forms. The Badge is a Sham- rock, on the front of which are the words ‘* Trish Teetotallers’ Association,” and on the back ‘* Non-Political and Unsectarian.” Tt is made of various metals, and in the following forms, viz:—Finger rings, scarf rings, scarf pins, watch keys, lockets, cuff studs, brooches and earrings, all of which, as well as*the framed cards of the Associa- tion, should be obtainable everywhere from retailers of fancy goods, &e. Rich and poor, men, women and children, can all become members of the Association, by signing the Pledge at the bottom of the card, without asking any onetoenrolthem. And all who love to do good, will, of course, induce as many as possible to join it. The public are warned. against opponents of teetotalism who may try to discredit the Association by displaying its Badges while frequenting drink shops, &., and by pretending to speak in its name at political and sectarian meetings, but the public will easily under- stand that such persons must be mere hire- ling enemies of the good cause.

Tue Prepee.—In the name of God, I promise to abstain from all intoxicating drinks for life.

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Tose who have not seen L. E. Prowse’s new hats should see them at once,

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The Grits in a New Role.

THEIR LATEST SCHEME FOR DESTROYING CANADA’S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES — UNDERMINING THE FOUNDATIONS OF CANA- DA’S COMMERCE — ENFORCING DIRECT TAXATION, AND CUTTING COMPLETELY ADRIFT FROM GREAT BRITAIN—THE MINIs- TER OF FISHERIES SWEEPS AWAY THE FLIMSY ARGUMENTS OF CARTWRIGHT AND DAVIES.

(Special Despatch to the Halifax Herald.)

Orrawa, March 15.—In the Commons this afternoon Mr, Davies resumed the adjourned debate on Sir Richard Cart- wright’s resolution, in a speech of two hour’s length. Mr. Davies is a vigorous and forcible speaker, but he has a habit of exaggeration which does not inspire con- fidence in his statements unless they are supported by incontrovertibleevidence. In the main his argument was a repetition of that made by Cartwright yesterday. He declared that unrestricted reciprocity did not imply customs union nor reform tariffs for the two countries, Canada would retain her present tariff and the United States theirs, with custom houses along the border as at present. This was discrimima- tion against Great Britain, but he was prepared for such discrimination if it be in the interests of Canada; and the loss of revenue effected by this scheme would be met by heroic measures of retrenchment. Unrestricted reciprocity,- he declared, would make prosperity flow over the whole country like a sunbeam over the landscape. It was a new policy, but in perfect accord with the traditions of his party, and he also argued that the national policy was practically discrimination against Great Britain, and declared that twenty yeas ago Sir John Rose had accepted the principle of unrestricted reciprocity with the United States.

HON. MR. FOSTER

replied, and spoke half an hour, till the Speaker left the chair, and resumed at eight. The country might be excused from believing the Opposition sincere in their new role, inasmuch as they had in the past displayed such versatility and celertiy in renouncing one creed to take up another. Opposition speakers did not appear to ap- preciate the significance of the issue they had raised. It involved a yast change in the import trade of Canada, and complete undermining of the present foundations of Canadian commerce. Not ony so but it involved the severance of the commercial connection with Great Britain and all other foreign countries excepting the United States ; and the weight of this com- mercial separation further involved the severance of Canvda’s political connection with Great Britain, for along new and forced channels uf commerce the currents of social and political life would inevitably flow. The scheme further involves almost a total loss of present revenues, for at one stroke over $7,000,000 customs duties would be cut off, while under discriminating duties Canada willinevitably purchase more fromthe United States and less from Great Britain, thus leading to constant diminution ‘of customs revenues. It involyes as well, a new system of direct taxation to make up the deficiency and the probable destruction of a large portion of the iudustrial interests of Canada. This was now the policy of the party that in February, 1887, went to the country with the promise of the'r leader that he would not disturb the tariff or tax- ation. To a large extent without any man- date from the people, in fact in the face of the mandate of the people given at three general elections, the opposition could only be taken as representing their own indivi- dual opinions. Therefore they should have presented the clearest arguments, backed up by most irrefragible proof. In the face of this, Cartwright’s speech was full of a wealth of assertion, which was equalled only by the conspicious absence of fact. He was

THE NOTORIOUS PROPHET OF UNREALIZED

CALAMITY.

Cartwright had contended that nature was too strong for us, and presented insuper- able barriers to trade, and therefore a heroic remedy was necessary. But when did the remedy become necessary? Not from 1863 to 1869, for then Cartwright was assisting in the work of confederation of the various provinces. Yet since that period Canadian enterprise had overcome the natural difficulties to inter-provincial intercourse. It is the greatest triumph of man to overcome the difficulties which geo- graphy, distance and physical obstructions puts in his way, in the interests of national unity and the spread of commerce. But nature is at a disadvantage to-day, compar- ed with 20 years ago. Nature had separat- ed the eastern from the western states by prairies, but science and enterprise had lined the prairies with railroads and tunnel- ed mountains. It is no argument. to say ‘there are natural difficulties in the way. of building up a nation.” But history has shown that the energy of a people leading them to overcome such difficulties, has given

THE SUREST PROMISE OF NATIONAL WORTH AND NATIONAL PROGRESS.

But it is asserted that trade is naturally restrained within natural or geographical lines, and that the natural trade of Canada is with the country adjoining it. If that were so the trade of Great Britain would never have extended to India, China and Japan. We trade naturally with those countries which demand the pruduc which we produce a_ surplus. had alleged that there is a movement of the Canadian population. But granted this be true, has it been shown that un- restricted reciprocity ‘will put. an end to this alleged movement of population ? That must be shown if these pessimistic cries are to be accepted as convincing arguments in favor of this scheme. Sir Richard Cart- wright had urged that this heroic remedy was neeessary because of thealleged decrease in Canadian trade between 1883, and 1887 but he did not state the fact that Canadian trade had decreased from $207,000,000 to $153,000,000 during the five years of Cart- wright’s own regime. Yet no such heroic remedy was then thought necessary. In fact, Mr. Mackenzie had deprecated mak. ing undignified overtures to the United States to secure reciprocity. Mr. Foster then took up the question of interproyin- cial trade and showed by the statistics of the Intercolonial railway that a great growth had taken place in the last twenty years Statistics after Statistics were quoted oe show the advancement materially of Cana-

ts of Cartwright

dian prosperity. The fact was the ne 1 hat shaken off the Grit party as aot oar their garments, and the party now seek to

revive discontent to secure the votes of the ! forming population. The Opposition had failed completely to show that the state of the country demanded a heroic remedy, and failed as resolutely to show even that for the alleged evils» that exist unrestricted reciprocity would prove the remedy that is necessary.. Mr. Foster then quoted from Cartwright that ‘‘ even if unrestricted reci- | procity does discriminate against Great Britain we have a perfect right to adopt it, | in other words, our own material interests ; shall be paramount ; and secondly, Cart- . wright said :

‘¢wE OWE NOTHING TO GREAT BRITAIN BUT |

CHARITY FOR HER ATROCIOUS BLUNDERING

against Canadian interests.” Third, that

“there never was a time in her history that Canada could not better her condition | by uniting politically with the United States.” Which is the more honorable position, that assumed by Ellis, or that adopted by Cartwright? Why then should Cartwright not say, ‘‘let us link our political fortunes with the United States and be as brave as we think.” There is a difference between Cartwright and Lillis but as obnoxious as the latter’s opinions might be, the difference is allin favor Ellis. Cartwright was an annxationist in sentiment, but afraid of outside opinion. Mr. Foster than proceeded to a review of the letters that passed between Bayard and Tupper and the proposals and replies sub- sequently made, to show that the United States categorically refused to open the question. Opposition speakers had stated that the time was inopportune for Sir Charles to propose to settle the difficulties with the United States on a commercial basis, since it was a year before the pre- sidential election.. If so, how much more inopportune to instruct the government by the passage of this resolution to open im- mediate negotiations for free trade with that country. Replying to Mr. Davies, he then read the latter's speech at Charlotte- town a few months ago, in which Davies declared unrestricted reciprocity impracti- cable and the United States would be arrant fools if they would accept it. The fact was, the opposition were merely play- ing with the question for political purposes. In closing his speech of nearly three hours, Mr. Foster moved the following amendment: ‘‘ That Canada in future as in the past, is desirous of cultivat- ing and extending trade relations with the United States in so far as this may not con- flict with the policy of fostering the varied industries of the Dominion adopted in 1879, and which has since received in.so marked a manner the sanction and approval of the people.”

Mr. MacDonald, of Huron, (Grit) re- sumed the debate. In the course of his speech he declared that ‘‘Ifthe present Government would not secure unrestricted reciprocity, if we cannot get Canadian pro- duce into the States, we will either go and settle in the United States or we will ask them to admit us into the union.”

BIRTH.

On Friday morning, at ‘*The Elms,” Moncton, the wife of E. M. Estey, Phar- macist, of a son.

Furniture, Carpets, &e.

I will sell by Aucticn, at my Salesroom, on FRI-

DAY, 23rd inst., at 2 o’clock, p. m. :—2 Parlor Sets, 2 Bedroom Sets, Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Pictures, Clocks,

Crockery, etc., etc. G. M. HARRIS, mchi9 Auctioneer.

FARM STUCK & IMPLEMENTS,

I am instructed by JAMES EK. WELSH, ESQ.,

to sell by Auction, on his Premises, on THURSDAY, 29th inst., at 2 o’clock. p. m., his Farm Stock and Implements, consisting of 3 Horses, 1 Brood Mare, 1 Colt, “5 Milch Cows, 4 Heifers, 2 Calves and several Pigs, 1 Cossit’s Im- proved Hay Rake, 1 set Randall Harrows, 1 set Iron Harrows, Cultivator, Scuffler, Plow, Potato Digger, Mowing Machine, set Fanners, Hay Cat- ter, 2 Carts, 2 Driving Wagons, 1 Farmer’s Boiler, lot Hay, Straw, etc.

G, M. HARRIS,

mchl9 Auctioneer. RANK &Paeck,

BY AUCTION, at my Salesroom, on SATUR- DAY, 24th inst., at 12 o’clock :—40 Shares Merchants’ Bank P, E, Island Stock.

G. M. HARRIS, mcehl9g Auctioneer.

SMITH BROS., WHOLESALE Dry Goods and Millinery.

Received into Stock This Week :

Ex S. S. Circassian, 54 Cases. ‘s Sarnia, 27 Cases. «* Ulunda, 48 Cases.

41 Cases Staple Department.

81 Cases Millinery Department.

3,000 Pieces Prints, Drillets, Lamas, &c., LATEST DESIGNS AND COLORINGS. Cretonnes, Regattas, Reversible Cambrics, Muslins, ‘Turkey Reds and Damasks, Table Damasks and Napkins, Quilts, Flannels, Scotch

Tweeds, Gloves, Hosiery, Hats, Flowers, Feathers and Millinery Novelties.

Granville and Duke Streets, Halifax,-

mch19

PRIVATE RESIDENCE FOR SALE

—AND— Dwelling Houses

To Let.

HE Subscriber, having in view giving up house-keeping, offers for sale the Dwell- ing House and Premises occupied by him on Dorchester Street, with Stable and Out- buildings, and one-half a Town Lot of Land. The house is well finished and commodious in every respect, andthe Rooms are large and conveniently arranged. Also, To Let—The new Dwelling House on corner of Prince and Dorchester Streets, con. | taining nine Rooms, and heated by :

Hot Water Heating Apparatus.

Also—The new Dwelling Prince Street, adjoining t House, and of the same size

Tenants seeking good comfortable Dwell-

ings are invited to examine these, Immediate possession. For terms apply to

GEORGE ALLEY. Ch’town, March 3, 1888—2ay pat guar

House fronting on he last-mentioned

MARC I 20 18&8. ee

Shraysire & Ola

I am instructed by JOHN NEWSON, EsQ., to sell

y Je OO ” By Auction, on the Premises, “ Warren Farm, BON <2

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21,

75 Shropshire and Oxford Down Sheep and Lainbs, 1 !mported Shropshire Ram, 3 years old,

Oxfi “yearling, 1 Haat Cat Mae, 1490 Ibs,, in foal to the celebrated

Horse “ Lucky Lad,” 1 “Barrister” Colt, 2 years old.

heep are the product of alternate breeding with Prize ee me Oxford Down Rams during the past ea ope and are now in Lamb to the imported superior Shropshire Ram, the foundation stock being chiefly Grade Shropshire. Terms - 3 months, approved notes.

A. McNEILL,

AUCTIONEER.

Ch’town, March 13, 1888.

‘larch, 188s.

20:

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

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. JAMES PATON & CO.

Must clear out Surplus Stock to make room for Large Spring Importations. Bargains will be given in every Department during this Month.

20:

Men’s Heavy OVERCOATS and REEFERS, SILK and FELT HATS,

RUBBER CLOTHING,

LINDERS and DRAWERS,

CARDIGAN JACKETS,

Ladies and Children’s HOSIERY,

‘“« KID GLOVES and MITTS, ULSTER and MANTLE CLOTHS, CORSETS, all sizes (from best makers), White and Cream LACES and EDGINGS, Wool and Tapestry TABLE COVERS, SILK HANDKERCHIEEFS and SCARFS, DRESS GOODS (in newest shades), LINEN COLLARS and CUFF.

SCOTCH TWEEDS—Nice patterns, selling yery cheap, TRUNKS and VALISES, all sizes, “s s¢ ; ; ROOM PAPER—The latest patterns, the largest assortment, the lowest prices.

JAMES PATON & CO.,

March 1, 1888—dy & wky MARKET SQUARE,

{REAT CLEARANCE SALE

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NTS & SHOES,

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Dominion Boot & Shoe Store.

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burigg the Month

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of Warch,

MACDONALD

—WILL CLEAR OUT HIS—

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Entire Stock of Boots and Shoes at a Discount of 20 per cent. off his usual low prices.

The Stock is nearly all New last Fall. Customers a t t th for their money at THE DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE.” seas

J. B. McDONALD,

February20—dy & wky PROPRIETOR,

Pape HWS ath

Our immense Stock of Room Paper is how ready for sale.

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WE HAVE OVER 30,000 ROLLS ON HAND,

Bought ia England, Scotland, United States and Canada,

Newest Patterns and Lowest Prices.

70%

Staple & Fancy Dry Goods, Carpets & Oil Cloths,

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VERY CHEAP. PERK!

NS & STERNS’.

Charlottetown, March 12, 1888,