THE DAILY EXAMINER.
JULY 21,
1883,
George R. Beer.
Tue spirit of Mr. George R. Beer was Mr,
many months,
released at seven o'clock last evening. ill-health
and the event has been anticipated for sev- eral weeks past
Beer was in for It will please his friends to learn that he passed away painlessly, peacefully and hopefully, in the midst of his family.
He was the eldest son of the late Hon, George Beer, and became, on the decease of the latter, the head of his father’s family and his father’s tirm. Messrs. Beer & Sons were for many years among the most enter- prising and successful of our business men; and Mr George R Beer, as its leading re- presentative, found active employment in earrying on the firm’s affairs. But he also in the affairs of and country at large. During tive 1864 to 1870, he was a member of the City Council. 1878, he has been one of the trustees of the Hos-
took an intelligent iaterest the town years, from
Since
pital for the Insane. He has been a Director and President of the Merchants Bank of P. E. Island, a Director of the
Sherwood Cemetery Company, Secretary for the Telephone Company of Prince Ed- ward Island. In fact, there is scarcely any enterprise for the promotion of the interests did active part in establishing or in carrying on. After his health began to fail, a few years ago, the businessof Beer & Sons was wound up, and he has since lived inretirement. But» last, he ceased not to take an interest
of this Province which he not take an
to the in propositions and enterprises calculated to benefit our business community and the Province at large. In politics, he was a Liberal whom his opponents could respect ; for he could respect them. Out-spoken even to bluntness, he was esteemed because of his eArnestness, sincerity and honesty. it was a pleasure to do business with him ; and he was highly regarded by the business men with whom he fraternized. He was for many years one of the club of gentlemen who met in the evenings at the office of Jokn Stumbles, Esq., and discussed the topies of the day ; and his figure forms one of the group entitled ‘‘ The Remainder,” which was photographed, by Lewis, a year or two ago, as a memorial of this club. Though one of the youngest of that group, he was, if we mistake not, the first who re- ceived the call to depart and be no more seen. We cannot but deeply regret that fell disease destroyed his usefulness in a sphere where energy and enterprise, joined with experience and prudence, are so much needed ; but for him it is, no doubt, “‘ far better.”
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Agricultural Education.
In the course of his address before the Inter-provincial Teac hers’ Association, Hon.
Mr. Ferguson is reported to have ‘‘ discussed the question of agricultural education, urg- In his Pro- vince it was being taught less instead of He as a farmer lamented this. In the struggle of competition our farmers are
ing for it more prominence. more.
hard pressed. Other farming countries make it a part of their system of education We must fol- low their example or fall out of the compe- tition. He thought that for those pupils who had but a short time at school, a know- lelge of agricultural chemistry and the principles of mechanical drawing was of
more value than a knowledge of Latin that
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to teach scientific farming.
was at once forgotten.
This is 4 reasonable view of the matter, ani ought to commend itself—-particularly to the people of Prince E lward Island. We hope that the pure minds of our boys and girls will, after this, be stirred up to take an interest in agriculture, an1 that every- thing concerning it that can be taught in the schools will be taught. It will pay the Province far better to expend money in ‘young idea” a knowledge of the principles of agriculture than in cram- ming it with Latin, Greek and Mathernatics. A knowledge of these latter branches is, of but it cannot, possibly, be gained by children at large. special
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giving the
course, valuable ; In any payment on account of it should be made by the parents of those chitdren who are destined for what are known as ‘‘ the learned professions.”
Case,
Liberal Grumblers in a Fix.
The St. Thomas Times says: Mr. Mowat’s organs will now have to change their music. They have abundantly declar- ed the uselessness of the office filled in England by Hon. Charles Tupper, and his inefficiency in it. In view of the “ Little Premier's speech atthe banquet in London on Dominion Day, there will have tu be a revisal and reversal of all this. The office is now and henceforth to be pro- claimed of the highest importance to the interests of Canada. Sir Charles cannot be improved upon as the oceupant of it. He is the right man in the right place, and the hope is to Se fervently expressed that he will continue to fill it during the term of his natural life. No more deuunciation of the commissioner. Well, it wilj be a great and welcome change inthe music doled out by the organ-grinders.
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_ Twenty cases New Boots just opened, sell- ing at prices which for cheapness cannot be approached by any house in the city for bar- gains.—J. B, Mactidnald’s dovt Store.
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THE DAILY EXAMINER, oe oe
Departure of Mr. R. Sloggett.
TESTIMONIALS FROM HIS FRIENDS, There was quite a large gathering of mer- chants and others in the private offices of Messrs. Peake Brothers & Company yesterday afternoon,—assembled for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect and saying farewell to Richard Sloggett, Esq., who took passage in the steamer Princess of Wales this morning en rovte for the home of his childhood and youth in Devonshire, Eng- land. Besides Messrs. Geo. Peake and Thos. Handrahan, there were present Senator Haythorne, Hon. F. Brecken, Hon. T. W. Dodd, Hon. D. Davies, Hon. W. Richards, William Welsh, M. P., P. Blake, M. P. P., D. Farquharson, M. P. P., 1: Carvell, Malcolm McLeod, Q. C., R. R. Fitzgerald, Q. C., A. Peters, A. B. Warburton, J. Ings, E. Ings, F. H. Arnaud, F. T. Newbery, Archibald Kennedy, W. E. Dawson, John F. Rebertson, Fred. W. Hyndman, H. P. Walsh, D. McLeod, D. Stewart, Horace Haszard, D. C. Chalmers, 42aeas A. Mac- donald, Leith Brecken and others. John Ings, Esq., was called to the chair, and George Peake, Esq., then stepped forward and read the following address :
To Richard Sloggett, Esquire :—
Dear Str,—On the eve of your removal from this city, which for the last quarter of a century you have made your home, we desire to record our appreciation of your worth as a citizen and a friend, and to express our deep regret at your departure.
You came amongst us as a stranger: by your frank and honorable conduct and living you speedily won our esteem and confidence.
In your official position as Lloyds Surveyor of shipping in this Province you had for many years delicate and difficult duties to discharge. Your loyalty to those you represented, and the manly straightforward way in which you at all times and towards all men discharged, your duties not only enabled you to retain to the end the implicit coufilence of your em- ployers, but compelled the respect of all those with whom your official duties brought you into contact.
Now that you are returning to the land of your birth, we feel we can truly say that in the land of your adoption, while you leave many earnest and sincere friends behind, you do not leave a single enemy.
We wish you and your worthy partner, Mrs. Sloggett, every happiness in your future home, and should you at any time return again to live amongst us, you will find a warm and cordial greeting from many old friends,
A A Macdonald, R R Fitzgerald, Lieut.Governor Recorder Edward Palmer, R F DeBlois, Chief Justice Provincial Auditor Joseph Hensley, L Carvell Judge Supreme Court Horace Haszard T Heath Haviland, Thomas Morris Mayor of Ch’town James M Sutherland Charles Young, Judge H J.mes Palmer LH Davies, M P Richard Heartz P Blake, M P P Benj Heartz Malcolm Macleod,QC Fred«k W Hales P Conroy, M D Geo Davies F L Haszard, W E Dawson Fredk Peters James Macleod, M D Arthur Peters Lemuel M Poole W A O Morson Benj Rogers
G W Bentley, Com W W Lord Public Works J W Richards Edward J Hodgson, LC Owen
QC Fred W Hyndman A B Warburton Fenton T Newbery David Laird, P C F de St C Brecken,
Asst P O Inspector
James Currie, Collector of Customs Wwm Richards John Yeo JS Carvell, W L Cotton J Unsworth, Supt P John Ings EI Railway James D Irving, Lt- H P Welsh
Col. Brig Maj Militia W McLean, Cashier B Wilson Higgs Merchants Bank of Maurice Blake P E Island Wm Dodd D Farquharson,M P P FH Arnaud, Agent Charles Palmer
Merchants Bank of H W Longworth Halifax John F Robertson
J C Chalmers, Agent David Egan
Bank of NovaScotia J MacEachern
Mr. Sloggett responded briefly in a short off hand address, in which he referred fee}- ingly to his residence here of upwards of twenty-seven years, the many ties of friend- ship, ete., by which he was bound to this Province, his approaching departure for the land of his birth, and his feeling that he was too highly honored by the presentation of so flattering an address. For Mrs. Sloggett and for himself he returned his sin- cere thanks, and said that while he had a home in England he should be happy to welcome to it the tourist—particularly the wedding tourist—from Prince Edward|Island.
Mr. A. B. Warburton was then called to the chair ; and Mr. F. H. Arnaud read the following aderess from the members of the Mic-Mac and Fitzroy lawn tennis team :~ To Richard Sloggett, Esq.. President of the
Mic-Mae Lawn Tennis Club:
Deak Str,—We, the members of the Mic- Mae and Fitzroy Lawn Tennis Clubs, desire to express the sincere regret we fee] at the ap- proaching severance of your connection with us.
The unvarying interest you have taken in
Tennis, and the hearty and substantial sup- port you have ever accorded to it, has laid us all under no light debt of gratitude to you. _ Asa player, upon whose ability and regular- ity it was always possible to rely, you have tore than any other member assisted in keep- ing up an interest in the game; and your de- parture will leave vacant a place not easily filled. We can only hope that the ties you have formed here may ere long prove sti ong enough to draw you back once more to take your accustomed place in our midst.
We assure you that we will always cherish feelings of personal attachment and respect for you; and we most heartily wish you and Mrs. Sloggett all the true happiness and pros- perity that you so thoroughly deserve.
F H Arnaud Amy Palmer S Weston Jones, Rec- May DesBurisay
tor St Paul's Georgie Po Percy Po Maud Ball W A U Morson, W L Strickland James Warburton D C Chalmers LM Warburton Jineas A Macdonald E Blanche Haviland J A Longworth A A Bartlett A Maud DesBrisay C D Rankin D B Stewart Leith E Brecken James Carruthers H V Palmer B R Newbery
Arthur Peters Adele T Newbery Wm A Weeks, Jr Ethel Palmer 1} C MeDeod Isabel C Longworth | H A Richardson, Kila Starr ' Ernest A logs Minnia J Palmer H C Macdonaid Louise C MeLeod ' A B Warburton Constance Ings W A Frest May Hensley Amy Brecken Maggie 8 Bartlett | Evelyn Carey Florence J Holl |G A Brown George M Holl M H Bail Marion Arnaud Millie Beer Kate Longworth ‘AM Beer Rosa M J DesBrisay This address was avcumpanietl by the!
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Wm Welsh
Geo Peake
Thomas Handrahan
(Charles C Gardiner
Thomas W Dodd
Dauiel Davies
F P Taylor, FRCS, Edin
Benj Davies
Simon W Dodd, M D
Michael Hickey
Arch Kennedy
Senator
gift of a beautiful racquet suitably in- scribed. Mr. Sloggett, in reply, spoke of the pleasure these kindly expressions of friendship and regard gave him. Remarks were then made by Hon. F. Brecken, Hon. R. P. Haythorne, W. Welsh, M. P., and George Peake, Esq., as to the high charac- ter Mr. Sloggett bore in the community, and their regret that he was about to take his departure.
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Sir Edward Watkins’ bill for tunnelling the English Channel was defeated in the Imperial Parliament by an overwhelming majority. It was opposed by all military experts who showed that its construction would enormously increase the cost of de- fence should England ever become engaged in war with France. A small party of French soldiers, utterly inadequate for any ulterior purpose, might be thrown into England, seize the English end of the tun- nel and then pour in an endless supply of men and materials. In answer to this it was urged that the tunnel would be kept loaded with dynamite, and by means of an ‘*electric button” a Minister of State could, by simply touching the button, flood the tunnel in three minutes with a quantity of water which it would take three months to pump out. There is one feature in the matter which I do not find alluded to in the debate, and it is this—would the public care to travel in a tunnel, 25 miles long, loaded with dynamite, which an accidental pressure of a ‘‘ button”’ would destroy in three minutes? The opinion of the military experts was conclusive, and, for a wonder, unanimous, and it seems only common sense, that if England is connected with France by a tunnel, while geographically she does not cease to be an island, she loses all the advantages of immunity from attack which she has hitherto had, and one feels thankful that the Imperial Parliament has decided to maintain inviolate the ‘silver streak’ which for ages past has been the natural and cheap defence of the liberty and prosperity of the Mother Country.
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I have not hitherto commented on the Irish land question, The statements of the different sides are so irreconcilable that I don’t profess to be able to indicate when the truth may probably be looked for. When a young lad | lived several years in Ireland, much too young to understand the political questions which excited the public mind, but I earnestly hope that the outcome of this trouble and these disturb- ances will be for the well-being of the warm-hearted Irish people. Amid _ the mass of ‘‘Campaign Literature” I have been much impressed by the statement just issued by the Roman Catholic Archbishops and Bishops of Ireland—it is signed by thirty-four, including Dr. O’Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick. They state that the Land Act has been rendered in many cases in- operative (1) by the accumulation of exor- bitant rents ; (2) by eviction notices which have deprived thousands of persons of their status as tenants. Now, | don’t pretend to be an authority upon these questions, but this is the point which strikes me. It has been admitted on all sides that the Gov- ernment is justified in reducing the rents payable by Irish tenants to the landlords, by reason of their being exorbitant,—and they have done so. Now, if itis just and expedient for the State to fix the rent that a tenant shall pay in the future, why is it not equally just and expedient for the State to fix what proportion he ought to pay of the arrears that have accrued in the past ? It does not follow, of course, that because a rent is more than a tenant can pay to-day it was more than he could pay two years ago. On the contrary, it is quite conceiv- able that a rent which was once fair may since have ceased to be fair, and in that case the claim of the landlord for the arrears should be allowed, though his claim on the rent would be denied. If oue ques- tion is properly a question for the consider- ation of the Land Court the other is equally su. The recognition of fair and unfair rents implies that there may be both fair and unfair arrears ; and if this is conceded it seems to me that a case for the interven- tion of Parliament has been made out.
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Some time ago an Austrian nobleman, and Deputy of the Austrian Delegation, during the excitement upon the Jewish question, invaded the office of the Vienna Tagblatt and assaulted the editor and staff. No doubt this was a most serious, matter, for if there is one individual in the state whose person should be considered sacred, as coming next to the Sovereign, it is the editor of a newspaper, —to assault an editor and to intrude upon the editorial sanctum for the purpose of committing such assault, would, if permitted to go unpunished, shake the fabric of socicty to its very foundations. I am sorry to see the very moderate punish- ment awarded to this Austrian member of Parliament. He has been imprisoned for four months with hard labor, with two whole fast days a month; he is expelled from the Reichsrath, deprived of all politi- cal rights, and degraded from his rank as a nobleman.
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I have been asked by a correspondent for the different meanings attached to the pre- cious stones. According to the Poles, each month is under the influence of a precious stone:—
January, Garnet, Constancy.
February, Amethyst, Sincerity,
March, Bloodstone, Cowrage.
April, Diamond, Jnnocence.
May, Emerald, Success in Love.
June, Agate, Health, long life.
July, Cornelian, Content.
August, Sardonyx, Conjugal Selicity.
September, Chrysvlite, Ayainst madness.
October, Opal, Hope.
November, Topaz, Fidelity. December, Turquoise, Prosperity.
(2) In relatiow to the signs of the Zodiac :—
Aries, Ruby. Tauras, Topaz. Gemini, Carbuncle, Cancer, Emerald. Leo, Sapphire. Aquarius, Onyx. Virgo, Diamond, Pisces, Jasper. (3) In relation to the planets:—
Saturn, Turquoise, Lead. Jupiter, Cornelian, in. Mars. Emerald, Jron. Sun, Diamond, Gold. Venus, Amethyst, Copper. Mereury, Loadstone, Quicksilver. Moon, Crystal, Silver.
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| Libra, Jacinth. Scorpio, Agate. Sagittarius, Amethyst. Capricornus, Bery!.
The ‘‘round table conferences ” between Mr. Gladstone aud the disaffected men.be:s of the Liberal party, of whicu we have lat- terly heard so much, no doubt was tekea fromthe King Arthur history, in which wo
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are told his knights of the ‘‘ Round Table” sat around a large circular table. The table was circular to prevent any heartsore about precedency. The number of these knights is variously given; the popular notion is that there were twelve ; several authorities place the number at forty ; but the ** History of Prince Arthur” states that the table was made to accommodate 150. King Leodegraunce, who gave Artbur the table on his wedding day, sent him also 160 knights, Merlin furnished twenty-eight, Arthur himself added two; and twenty ‘* seiges”’ were left to reward merit. These kmghts went forth into all countries in searh of adventures.
FURNITURE, &c.
By Auction, at my Salesroom,
iain
FRIDAY, 27th INST.,
AT ONE O'CLOCK, P. M.,
Parlor, Dining Room and Bedroom Furniture, Carpets, Pictures, Crockery, Glassware, &c. Atso—Several first-rate Wagons. GEO. M. HARRIS,
Auctioneer.
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GEALED TENDERS, addressed to the under-
signed, and endorsed “ Tender for Coal, Pub- lic Buildings.” will be received until FRIDAY, 10th August next, for Coal supply, fer all or any of the Dominion Public Buildings.
Specification, form of tender and all necessary information can be vbtained at this Department on and after Wednesday, 18th instant. :
Peisons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures,
Kach tender must be accom ied by an accepted bank cheque made payable to the order of the Honorable the Minister of Public Works, equal to five per cent. of the amount of the ten- aer, Which will be torfeited if the party decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to cemplete the work contracted for. if the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned,
The Department will not be bdéund to accept the lowest or any tender.
By order,
A. GOBEIL,
Secretary. Department of Public Works, }
Ottawa, July lth, 1888. )
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A Flace For Sale.
HE Subscriber offers for ssle his valuable
place at i ower Montague Ferry. ‘It consists of about Seven AGres of Land, between two and three of which are planted in potatoes, besides a large and beautiful Garden, in which are planted apumber of Fruit Trees, about fifteen hundred Strawberry Plants, and a lavge variety of Vegetables. nthe place are a House and Barn in good repair. The location is convenient for many reasons, one of which is that itis directly at the Ferry, where the traveling public look for stabling and @ntertainment, and ample provision has been made forsuch accommodation in the Barn, and alsoin the House when occupied by a smal family, Its situation is ail that anyone can desire for beauty of scene: y.etc. There is agood well on the premises pear the door.
Anyone wishing to ivquire more particula”ly can ao 80 of D. A, McKinuon, LL. B., Barrister, Georgetown, P. E. L.. or of Crarles MeNeill. Farmer, Lower Montague.
J. WILLIAMS.
Lower Montague, P. E. L., July 21, 1888. dy li wky li
Come for a Day's Pleasure |
ST. JAMES’ SABBATH SCHOOL
WILL HAVE THEIR
ANNUAL PICNIC
—ON —
Thursday First, 26th Inst.,
SHAW’S WHARF.
THE STEAMER “SOUTHPORT” will leave
Ferry Wharf at 10 0’clock in the merning, calling at Rocky Point; and at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, direct for Shaw's Wharf.
The Ladies will have Refreshment, Tea and Fancy Tables on the Grounds.
Games, Races and other Amusements for the Scholars. ;
The public are invited to take a trip up the West River, which, for beauty of scenery anda pleasant sail, cannot be surpassed.
COME ALONG —Tickets only 25 cents.
By order of Committee. DAVID SMALL.
Mill and Farm For Sale,
HE subscriber, owing to ill health, will sell by private sale his very desirable Mill and Farm Property at Rustico, consisting of Grist Mill. with four run of stones, all in complete order for the manufacture of Flour and Mea!, with 42 acres of Freehold Land attached, in a high state of cul- tivation ; 50 acres under lease, which can be pur- chased ata moderate cost, if desired. Application to be made by letter or in person as to terms, etc., to
GEORGE MATHESON.
Rustico, Oyster Bed Bridge, July 20, 1888—dy 4i wky 5i
~ Grand United Sabbath School.
PICNIC
—AND—
General Exsursion.
THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS of this city have arranged to hold their Annual
Picnic
AT MIDGELL.
tit.
Thursday, 2nd August.
The grounds selected are pleasantly situated on the picturesque shores of St. Peter’s Bay, abou: 30 miles from town.
A City israss Band will be in attendance, and ample amusements provided for young and old. ‘Tea and Retreshmenis will be supplied for Visit: rs at reasonable rates.
Two Special Trains will leave Charlottetown as follows:
First lrain, with Sabbath Schools. at 9 a. m. Secopd Train, with visitors, at 9 30 a. m. Retarning-. to leave Midgell at 5 and 6 Pp, m. Fare for the round trip, only 6) cents.
Tickets for sale at Haszara’s B »okstore Kemember that it is proposed to make this the great ,ula day of the season, and energetic com- mittees will see that arrangements are carried out to secure the comfort and enjoyment of all.
Visitors intending to join the Excursion should
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LYCEUM HALL, CHARLOTTEOWN,
Thursday Evening, Augut 2nd, and Friday Evening, August 3rd.
omen ano (@) oecieceeans oo
THE MANAGER OF
MADAME CAMILLA URS5S0O,
The Greatest Violinist on this Continent,
Has the pleasure to announce that this Celebrated Artist will appear in a
Series of Grand Concerts,
As above, assisted by Eminent Artists from New York and Boston.
far All details in next week’s newspaper issues. jy21—-sat 2lst to fri 28th incl’sive.
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PERKINS & STERNS..
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Muslins, Prt Suttons | Dress Goods, | Flannelettes CHEAP. | CHEAP. CHEAP. |
Umbrellas, Silk Gloves, | Millinery,
CHEAP | CHEAP, CHEAP.
CHEAP. |
Parasols,
CHEAP.
Ribb: ns,Laces, | Straw Hats, White Sint
CHEAP. | CHE \P.
Corsets, Shirtings,
CHEAP, CHEAP.
Seasouable Dry Goods at the Lowest Frices,
Table Linen, | Cloths, Tweeds,
CHEAP.
Bed Ticking, | Carpets, bug, Oil Cloths, CHEAP. CHEAP. | CHEAP, |
PERKINS & STERNSs. |
G00 White ad Colored Shirt
WE AREF OPENING TO-DAY
2 GASES WHITE AND COLORED SHIATS,
Which were shipped to us in error, will be sold at Cost and Charges to Clear.
Choice Patterns Direct from Manufacturers.
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WE ARE SELLING
THOUSANDS OF HATS
Far better value than is given by those that blow so much.
You will be Convinced if you examine our Stock and compare Prices,
D. A. BRUCE,
Ch’town, June 14, 1888. CUSTOM TAILOR.
. J. FORAN
Is dcing an Immense Trade, and is bound to increase it by giving his Customers
PERFECT-FITTING CLOTHES
Made up by Skilled Workmen, at prices that will bring the population of P. E. Island to the
Dry Goods Store of the late’ Owen Connolly,
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Charlottetown, July 7, 1888.
To choose for themselves {rom a nice assortment of
CANADIAN & FOREIGN GOODS.
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Ladies’ Tailoring done in the Latest American Styles.
P. J. FORAN,
QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN.
May 1— eod tf
NEHwW ss Tock
Bi Seleeod
AND CLOTHING,
Now Opening and Will be sold at Bottom Prices.
GEO. E. FULL,
QUEEN STREET,
secure tickets es i, iabued, early, as only a limited ad
Ch’town, May 10, 1888
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