eUR CHRISTMAS TRADE.

The Best Places te Purchase Holi-

day Gifts.

jnuve the past few days Tur Ex- «wayek'S reporter has been visiting the principal stores of the city, the proprietors of which, it is,perhaps, needless to say, fully recognize the value of Tae Examiner as an wivertising medium. Hewas everywhere received with the greatest courtesy, and

cheerfully given all the information asked for. He found the different stores sc well stocked that to give anything like an ex- tended idea of what is in them would take up much more of our space than we can wiferd to give, so his descriptions must ne- cessarily be very brief. To-day, we will first say a few words about the

LONDON HOUSE.

This old-time and popular resort for shoppers should not, and we know will not, be overlooked by the searcher after holiday gifts. its shelves, counters and windows are weil lined with just such articles as are most suited to this particular seazonof the year, when each and every yae is on the lookout for something cheap and good with which to present their friends. There iq something for the old folk, young folk and little folk. There are dress go hats, caps, gloves, hosiery, silk and other handkerchiefs, handsatchels, ete., and full lines of innumerable other goods, for the excellence of which the Lon- don House is justly celebrated. The goods sre a!l marked in plain figures, and at rates which cannot fail to ensure asale. Call and inspect.

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E. W. TAYLOR

has one of the best stocked and appointed jewelry stores in the city. His show cases are filled to overtlowing with hand- some and valuable articles, any of which would make an appropriate holiday gift. His large advertisement which appears in another portion of te-day’s issue contains an alphabetical list of some of the attrac- tions but the half is not told. To form an idea of the magnificent display, one must visit the store. There he will be well re- ceived, and even though a purchase is not contemplated, goods will be freely shown. There are several attractions this year which were not to the front last season. There sre Japanese goods in seals, pencils and charms, brass, gilt and lacquered wares of new and unique designs, celluloid gvods, vases, watches, clocks, rings, brooches,etc., etc. He has also a new and handsome line of silverware in knives, forks, spoons, etc., which have but to be seen to be appreciat- ed. Be supe to call when out shopping. You will find the stock tirst-class in every respect, and the prices marked so as to be within the reach of all PERKINS & sTERNS

have this season a large stock of general dry goods, complete in every department, smong which will be found many articles suitable for Christmas Gifts, such as gloves, collars, neckties, silk handkerchiefs, dress goods, jackets, shawls, wool squares and scarfs, astracan jackets, fur-lined goods, muffs, boas, umbrellas, etc. In addition to the above, they have added this season for the Christmas trade a large stock of very handsome fancy goods, such as bronze jugs, work baskets, flower stands, plaques with plush frames, ladies’ plush companions, satchel and handkerchief bags in astracan, plush, moroces, crocodile, ete., music rolls,

photo frames, glove and _ handkerchief boxes, photo albums and fitted bags, Japanese trays, table gongs, work boxes, crumb brush and tray, table mats, pen

wipers, paper cutters, thimble cases, watch stands, rubber dolls, wax dolls, dressed dolls, dolls with moving eyes, speaking dolls, etc., all of which we are informed are sold at bottom prices. To be convinced of the variety and beauty of this seasonable dis- play, intending purchasers should just step in and see Mesérs. Perkins & Sterns.

THE DIAMOND BOOKSTORE.

For fourteen years Mr. Theo. 1. Chap- pelle has catered to our citizens. This season his stock of holiday goods is so grand and extensive that it has been found necessary to utilize the large room overhead for the display—this new department being splendidly arranged with a fine assortment of dressing cases, work boxes, plush goods, toys and games. The Bazar is brilliantly illuminated and its cheerful aspect compels visitors to make rapid purchases, In the bookstore department, a magnifj- and endless stock of Xmas and New Year cards is well arranged. We noticed also excellent plush and autograph albums for fifty cents and elaborate plush cabinet photogranh albums fortwo dollars. Indeed, the eatire stock seems to be marked at exceedingly low prices. In the poets and miscellaneous works none will be turned empty away, while in the children’s department will be found hundreds of yolumes of such choice works as Boys Own Annual, Girls Own Annual, Chatter Box, Santa Claus, Year Book, etc., etc. But we must close our review of this popular establishment, as we could fill volumes, and then givé but a faint re- cital of the thousand and one attractions to be found here. A specially imported musical box playing twelve tunes will discourse sweet melodies at intervals during the days and evenings of this week. We advise our readers to visit the Diamond Bookstore for themselves, and they will ad- imit that the half has not been told.

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JAMES PATON & Co.

This well-known establishment is better than ever prepared to please all who call thereat. Their stock is unusually large and elegant and the goods so marked that all who call cannot very well go away with- out purchasing. In articles particularly suited for holiday gifts they have kid mitts, mulfs, wool squares and shawls, astracan jackets, hand satchels, umbrellas, water- proof capus, kid gloves, collars, cuffs, hand- kerchiefs, &c., for the ladiea; while the gentlemen can obtain fur caps, fur mitts, kid mitts, silk scarfs, fur coats, braces, cardigan jackets, handsome silk handker- chiefs and other articles at rock bottom rates. Drop in and inspect govds and prices,

BEER & GOFF

have established an excellent reputation as dealers in household requisites. a of business are on Queen Street and

ing Square. The prices are the same in heth stores, and there is no difference in the quality of the guods, Of holiday sup- plies they have a splendid assortment. Their stock of raisins, currants, confection- ery, figs, dates, fruits, spices, etc., is one of the finest and largest in thy efty. They

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make specialties of tea and coffee, the | ter of which they and grind on the premises, thereby giving it fresh to their customers each dwy. Their store is tastefully arranged, ticir clerks capable and obliging, and they no doubt will, as they usually do, receive a large share of the holiday trade.

[Stanley Bros., L. E. Prowse, J. B. Macdonald, Beer Bros., W. W. Wellner, W. R. Watson, D. A. Bruce and several others will be attended to to-morrow-—-all our advertisers will receive attention as soon as possible. |

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Consistency Thou Art a Jewel.

Sik,—1 am afraid that some of those who were the means of continuing the Scott Act in this city, are not going either to keep their pledges or to accept the advice given by you for all supporters of the Act to show by their hves and conduct that so far at least as they are concerned, the law is up- held. _Itis notorious that since the election liquor has been as freely obtained as be- fore, that drunkenness has not abated one iota, that the number of arrests for that crime is just as large as before the election, while the prosecutions for breaches of the Act have materially decreased. ;

It may be asked how is this. The an- swer is simply this, that a great many of those who previous to the election not only promised reform in the manner of the en- forcement of the Act, but in their own con- duct and actions were neither sincere in their desire to enforce the law nor in their professions of subriery.

The object of the Scott Act is to promote temperance and put a stop to drinking in- toxicating liquors. As a means of obtaining that end the Act absolutely prohibits the sale of liquor, except on the certificate of a medical man. It follows, therefore, inas- much as the object is to stop the drinking, that it is norally illegal aud abso- lutely wrong for those gentlemen who voted for a continuance of the Act to drink liquor, irrespective of whether that liquor was pur- chased in violation of the law in Charlotte- town or legally in Halifax. This is a point that lI wish to draw tothe attention of these gentlemen who, while preaching Scott Actat home, import their own ales and liquors from abroad.

That drunkenness has not decreased since the confirmation of the Act on the 24th November last, is abundantly proved in three ways: (1) By the number of arrests for drunkenness not having decreased. (2) By the fact that the number of men and mere youths seen, both in the day and night time, staggering through the streets has increased to an alarming extent, as every person whose business takes him in public knows full well. I donot, in this latter statement, desire to includé the per- sons who, it is said, ‘‘ got over the bay” the other morning, but entirely irrespective of these Scott Act gentlemen. I say it is notorious that since the election the num- ber of *“‘drunks” and fights seen around the streets and corners has greatly in- creased, while the number of prosecutions for violations of the Act has correspond- ingly decreased.§ (3.) That convivial habits, which is another name for drinking, have not decreased since the election, is shown by the fact that at a public dinner given in this city last week wine was used in abundance and its effect felt by’ a large proportion of those present. At the dinner party was gathered men representing all classes in life, including men who; previous to the election, were found not only in the pulpit but on the platform, imploring the electors to vote against drinking. These self same men who occupy positions in the pulpit, at the elders desk, in the Councils of the country and in the halls of the Legis- lature are, however, after the election,found attending a public dinner parity, where they knew, before they went, that wines would be, and knowing this went, and thus by their presence, countenancing the very sins which they so eloquently, and to all appearances, earnestly spoke and preach- ed against a few weeks ago. After these gentlemen got there what did they see. If rumor is correct they saw the wines which they knew beforehand would be there, and the use of which they had previcusly con- demned. They sawthis wine drank, and as a result those who drank it, in a short time afterwards succumbed to its :nfiuence. If all this is true it goes to show ot only that drunkenness has not decredsed since the election, but it shows further’ that at least some of those who weré so loud mouthed before the election were not very sincere in their professions, and ‘that the promises of reform was simply ante-election talk spoken for the purpose of catching votes.

I do not intend to dwell any further on this deplorable exhibition of inconsistency. That it needs explanation is quite Apparent, But it is said that those who supplied the wine and sold the wine tickets are to be prosecuted for a breach of the lay. I for one do not believe it. The liquer dealers who, in the «first instance, sold the wine wil! not be fools enough to move in a pro- secution against their own customers. They probably are rejoicing to see some of their late opponents attending a banquet — attending with the previous knowledge that at that banquet wine would be drank — and asa not unnatural consequence, that the drinkers would get drunk; and thus, so far, at least, as their presence and coun- tenance went, approving of both drinking and its consequences, as well as partici- pating in the enjoyment of revelry inflamed by toc much wine. On the other hand, it cannet be expected that those who have undertaken to enforce the law will prose- cute the ticket sellers, when by so doing they must, of necessity, bring temselves and their friends into disrepute, and per- haps contempt ; so that, between the two parties, it is not unreasonable te expect that the ticket sellers, if guilty, wi'l escape.

A Practicat Scorr AcT SUPPORTER. -_——__—_-->-—————-

Unfair to Our Fishermen.

S1r,—It is of very little consequence to

‘of Trade, as a body, (composed as it is of Their |

the country what the Charlottetown Board

merchants and lawyers chiefly; thinks, about increased trade relations with! the United States; but «s some of its membeis are in public life,

and consequently public property to a certain extent, 1 wish to draw attention to the resolution submitted by Mr. L. H. Davies

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-ssring of water.

M. P., and ed, with only one urnleh “Ct. Totoreaats dtsbenting vole, at thie close of thé dis- fea Ot tile office aS

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} : . : ; 5 ote at-| cussion on Commercial Union, last Friday import green and roast |

evening. follows :—

Resolved, That this Board warmly approves of Reciprocal Free: Trade with the United States on the broadest possible basis, includ ing the abolition of the restriction on the coasting and the transfer of vessel property, and embracing the concession to the Ame: ivans

Mr. Davies’ resvlution read as

of the common rigit with our fishermen to |

use our fisheric s.

These, then, ars Mr. Davies’ views on the subject. Being the recognized local leader of the Opposition, his opinions are entitled to some consideration. What do our fishermen think of his resolution! | cannot anower for all of them, but I can assure Mr. Davies that not one out of a hundred of their number will endorse his resolution. Mr. before he’s generous. He would be willing, it appears, to concede to the Americans the common right wit our fishermen to use our fisheries, seining included, of eourse, in order to secure Réciprocal Free Trade with the United States, ‘‘on the brvadest possible basis.” Now, it may be taken for granted that all classes in P. E. Island are in favor of Reciprocal Free Trade with the United States on fair and equitable terms, but while they are favorable to such trade they do not wish it if they have to pay too dearly for it. And when Mr. Davies wishes to give away our fisheries for the purpose vf securing a bargain that will benefit the pper Provinces fully as much as this, he offers too much. What right has Mr. Davies to tell the Americans they can have free access to our fisheries if they will only give Canada access to their markets in some articles of export which he fails to name. Reciprocity in international trade, 1 take it, means equal advantages by the abolition vf customs duties. But it seems Mr. Davies and other members of the Charlotte- town Board of Trade are willing to go a step further at the expense of our fisher- men. Every one knows that if Americans be allowed free acess to our fishing grounds 'o seine and destroy fish in a way that they are not allowed to do even on their own coasts, our fisheries would soon be entirely destroyed, and a large number of our people hopelessly ruined.

It is therefore to be hoped that Mr. Davies’ resolution will not be taken as an expression of opinion from the people of this Province, however correctly it may represent the opinions of the members of the Charlottetown Board of Trade.

Yours truly, Farkplay. Dec. 15, 1887. —— + &o-

Treat All Alike.

Sir,——We learn, through late issues of THE EXxAMiNER, that three determined but ineffect- ual attempts have been made by the police to capture Fred Bevan, against whom a sentence of two month's imprisonment was passed a short time ago tora’ breach of the Canada Temperance Act. Does it not seem strange that poor Bevan should be so persistently attacked, and his house even broken into in order to offect his arrest, while many other equally guilty parties, who should have been imprisoned months ago, are allowed to be at large undisturbed in the prosecution of their unlawfui business? The Scott Act prosecu- tor, we are led to believe, is mainly respons- ible for this one-sided manner of carrying out the law. 1t appears decidedly unfair to harass the very poorest class of persons and send them te jail, and allow another class who accumulated money in the very same business to go soot free. If the warrants for imprison- ment were attempted to be executed in the order in which they were issued, Bevan’s would not befouud at the “tail end.” Per- haps the prosecutor is acting on the principle that ‘* the last shall be first,” etc. ; but Fred does not feel quite satified with this arrange ment,

Yours, etc., ONLOOKER.

Vicroria Diviston.—To-night. si Riana Xmas Carps half price at Tanton’s. seeteilinte Civic Arrairs.—Adjourned meeting of the City Council to-night. _- a> —-—— Cueapest toys in the city at Tanton’s. wullialinceinien Corrections.—Several corrections have been mace to-day in the Diamond Bookstore advertisement. Read it.

Y. M. C. A.—Every person who is inter. ested in the work of the Young Men’s Chris- tian Association should attend the meeting this evening.

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G. M. Harris will hold a large auction saleof Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, etc., on Friday next, at one o'clock.

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Mretixc.—Be sure and attend the meeting thisevening in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. Chair taken at 8 o’clock.

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L. & 8. Instrrure.—Mr. G. Rattenbury will read a paper on ‘* The Study of Science.” before the Literary and Scientific Institute on Thursday evening next.

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Cieantne Up.—The Market Hall is being scrubbed out and otherwise made clean for the Christmaas Market. The cleaning up move- ment was not inaugurated any to soon,

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Auction SALe.—The auction sale of Japan- ese goods will be resumed to-morrow, Tuesday, at 11 o’clock, and continue until all are closed out. No reserve.—A, McNem., Auctioneer.

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SALE AND TeA.—-Remember the Fancy Sale and Tea in aid of the Charlottetown Baptist Church, to be held in Market Hall on Wed- nesday. December 2]st. Bazaar will open at 2p.m. Tea on the tables at5 o'clock. Ad- mission to Hall 10 cents; tea and admission 35 cents.

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PersonaL.—Mr. George W. Sutherland, a brilliant graduate of the Prince of Wales College, and lately head master of the Grammar School at Malpeqne, is about leaving the Province to enter a law office in Lowell, Mass. We wish him success.

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To ContrisuTors.—All persons wishing te contribute tothe poor children’s Christmas tea will please send their donations to the fol- lowing ladies : Mrs, Thos, McKinlay, Mrs. J. Richards, Mrs. D. R. Montgomery, Mrs. Geo. Bremner, Mrs. J. McL. McLeod, Miss Annie Beer, Miss Millie Beer.

WANTS, LOST, FOUND ée.

OARDERS—Fotr or five students can find good accommodation ina central part of the city; terms reasonable. Apply at this office. deci5 tf WANTED—A small property (a mile or two out of Town). having on it a never-failing on of such please

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THE DAILY BHXAMINER, = - - - - MONDAY, DECEMBER

RAYMOND'S | VACATION = XCURSIONS.

All Traveling Expenses Included.

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CALIFORNIA.

Four Parties will leave Boston in January, TRAINS OF PUOUL- MAN PALACE CARS (with Pullman Palace Dining-Cars or Hotel Cars on every train), for all the Principal Cities and Health Re- sorts of the Pacific Coast. The dates and routes are as follows :—

Monday, January 2, Via Cincinnati, Mammoth Cave, New Orleans, Galveston, San Antonio, ete.

Thursday, January £2. Via Chicago, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Barstow, San Berna- dino, ete.

Monday, January 16. Via Cincin- nati, Mammoth Cave, New Orleans,Galveston, San Antonio, etc.

Monday, January 23. Via Council Bluffs, Denver, Ogden, Salt Lake City, ete.

Sixteen Returning Parties, under special escort, over Five Different Routes. Return tickets also good on all trains. Independent Tickets, covering every expense both ways, and giving entire freedom to the passenger while in California, and also in making the journey homeward. Hotel cou- pons supplied fer long or short sojourns at all the Leading Pacific Coast Re- sorts.

Bates of Other California Excur- sions. February 2, 7, and 20; March 8 and 12,

Dates of Mexico Excursions. uary 16 and March 12,

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A. WHITCOMB, 44% Send for descriptive circulars, desig- nating whether book relating to Mexico or California tours is desired. W. RAYMOND, 296 Washington St. (opposite School St.) BOSTON, MASs. Dec. 17, 1887—-3i

BOOKBINDEH W \NTED

G2eD WAGES and constant employment will 4 be given a Bookbinder who can take charge of a small bindery. Communicate with or apply to THE “ JOURNAL”

Dec, 16, 1887—3i

REDDIN'S DRUG STORE.

Headquarters for XMAS GOODS,

MEE RSCHAUM and _ Briar Pipes, Gentle- 44 men’s Leather Cases, Ladies’ do, Plush Goode, Brass Goods, Celluloid Goods,

N. B.—The best Essences, Peels, &c. D. OM. REDDIN, JR.

OFFCE, Summerside,

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BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT WATSON'S

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THE WHELAN MONUMENT.

A MEETING will be held in the Cameron

Block, at Warburton & Smallwood’s office, Chariotietown, on TUESDAY, the 20th of Dec., insv., at 8 o'clock, p. m, for the purpose of sub- mitting plans#nd estimates for Whelan Monu- ment and making arrangements with regard thereto. All parties interested are requested to attend.

All the Members of the Committee, appointed at the Morell(Rear) Meeting, are expected to be present.

J. &. Ne now

GEORGE W, HOWLAN,

A. B, WARBURTON, Members of Committee.

Dec, 43, 1887.

TsSss.

JUST ISSUED,

CHAPPELLE'S

AB. A Ala

FOR 1888. It is the Par Excellence of Annuals,,

Everybody Should Have One. 15 CHNTS HACH.

For Sale by Dealers throughout the Island, also on Reguiar Passenger Trains,

THEO. L. CHAPPELLE,

DIAMOND BOOKSTORE. Ch’town, P. E. L., Dec. 12. 1887,—4i eod pat her sj

Winter Mail Service at Cape Trav- ’ erse—Winters 1887-88,

TENDERS will be received at the Agency of

the Marine Department, Charlottetown, up to the 3ist December, inst,, at 12 o’clock, noon, for the conveyance between Boat House and edge Board Ice, at Ca Traverse, of Boats, Crews, Mails, Baggage, Express and other Goods, crossing in the Government Ice-boats. Tenders to state rate per trip of three boats. _ :

Two good and sufficient sureties will be required for the faithful performance of the service. Information may be obtained by parties wishing to tender. upon application at the Agency, Charlottetown.

A. LORD.

Agent Marine Department. Ch’town, Dec, 13, 1887—dec'4 3i eod her jour 2i

19, 1887.

BEER

Good coods, Latest Styles, Lowest Prices.

BEER BROS,

Bargains in Every Department.

Ch'town, Dec. 8, 1887.

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Xmas Goods.

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Fur Goods.

Dress Goods. Jackets, Ulsters. Carpets, Oilcloths.

All kinds of Dry Goods and Millinery at Lowest Prices.

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Latlies Astracan Jackets Dolmanetts, Mutfs, in Seal, Beaver,

Persian Lamb, Astracan, Nutria, &¢., Fur Collars, and Fur Cuffs Ladies’ Caps, Z Finest Quality, ae Lowest Prices,

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Men's Driving Collars, Fur Gloves,

Fur Caps,

and & lot of Gray and Black Sleigh Robes, Very Cheap.

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Y BROTHERS,

BROWN’S BLOCK.

shapes. This lot is offered

Call and inspect.

Ch’town, Dec. 13, 1887.

but call at once on

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THE EXCELLENT STOCK OF GOODS FOR

S7 ~=HOLIDAY’ SEASON

NOW OPENING.

They are Superior in Quality, Low in Price, Elegant in Appearance, and no Plush trash, as it is all gone out of fashion.

60,000 Feet American and Canadian Frame

Mouldings.

An G along your Pictures for Frames, and if we cannot suit you in price we we will make you a Xmas present. Twelve Dozen (144) Boys’ and Girls’ Sleighs, all sizes and

During the Holidays to Clear at Cost.

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

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

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Christmas is drawing near, so do not wait until too late,

G. H. HASZARD,

BROW N’S BLOCK.

thorough and efficient.

NOTICE. | | HAVE to request that all my accounts must be |

settled before the Ist of January. If not they | will be pladed in a lawyers hands for collection. !

J.C, SPRAGUE

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HOT WATER HEATING APPARATUS

A. HERMANS & SON

4 FE now prepared to enter on contracts for putting up in Dwellings, etc., on the newest f . and most approved plans, the HOT WATE .

character of the work which the firm of A. HERMANS & SON has been in the t performing, is a sufficient guarantee that the Heating Works set up by them will be

APPARATUS for Heating. The abit of

Parties anxious to inspect the Heating Proeess, as built by A. Hermans & Son, can do so

by cajling any day at the private residence of the firm, on Bayfield Street.

Boilers on hand. Charlottetown, November 30, 1887,.—

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A. HERMANS & SON.

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