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“VICTOR”, Flour in b9. laltd Bur- rels - an and

.Sh0rts,allto’ which we are se_ ng at lowest prices.

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xioss wltlrWatkius 360 Family Necessities. 100% profits. J. R. Watkins Company, Dept. 112., 879 Craig West, Montreal.

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For Sale

FOR SALE-A FRESHLY CALV- l‘(l Jersey» cow. Apply John T. Eziston, Hampshire. 380-12-8-2i.

FOR SALE-A COTTAGE, WITH all modern conveniences, in good residential part oi clty.Apply to McLean d: Mclflnnon. Roylll Bank BUlldlDfl.—-180-13-4-lf.

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FOR SALE -AT A BARGAIN walnut sideboard mailo by Mark lititcher. also furniture 800d as new, 2 parlor suites over stuffed satin covered. Williamson Auc- tion Rooms. 12-54"

WILL SELL MY HALF INTER- r-st in the mercantile business ut Crapabd. Good location. Apply to W. A. Bowness. care of Bow- ness & Nelson. 23412-041.

STOCK QUOTATIONS

HALIFAX, Dec. 9.—Stock quota- lions furnished -by Johnson and Ward, members of the Montreal Stock Exchange.

Bell Telephone . . . . . . . . . . .. 126% Brampton . . . . . . . . .. .. 41 St. Lawrence Flour . 09

Ottn wn Power

Cuba Cano Sugar Pfd . -. 53% Pun American Petroleum .. 01 American Can . . . . . . . . . . .. 1031/,- llraziliun Traction .. .. 41

ilowartl Smith Pfd . Howard Smith Com

Spanish River Pfd .. 105 Spanish River Com n . .. 100 Steel Companyoi Canada .. 72% llritish Empire Steel 1st Pid 561/; Poninans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. —— Abitilii . . . . .. 01% Shuwinigan 121 Luurentitle Pulp . 00% Cupadign Ceneisl- Electric . -— (‘nusdiaa Steamship Com . -— tlo Pill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. — . Asbestos Cont. 3-1 Dominion Bridge — Montreal Power 138 Winnipeg Electric — National Breweries . 54 Atlantic Sugar 15 Atchison . . . . . . . . . .. 071/4 Am. Car A‘; Foundry .. 168 Am. Locomotive . . . . . . . . . .. 73% Am. Smelting & Refining 58% Anaconda Copper . . . . . . . .. 1i Con. Pacific Railway . — Now York Central .. 105% (‘uba Cane Sugar 1.1% ('l‘il(‘.il)l(‘ Steel ... . .. 60 international Paper . 34% _l(t-i|y Springfield 32 Air-x. Petroleum . . . . . . . . .. - lnli-rntrtional Mer. llinriut- . -— Prvi-"s Steel Car . . . . . . . . . .. -—- ilieztiiinl: . . . . . . . . . . 70% Southern Pacific 33% Studebaker . . . . . . 105% Union Pacific 130 Vthh Copper .. 01th. U.S.Sieol . . . . . .. il4%

MONTREAL EXCHANGE

103i Victory . . .. 102.15 1933 Victory . 105 1922 Victory -—— c:‘:;__—"—

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___________i_______ WOMEN EARN $10.00 DAILY. distributing the wonderful ‘lMedl- cal Adviser," by 13:". P1222. ‘.17.- folds secrets of married happi- ness often revealed too late. 1008 page cloth-bound book, illustrat- ed with colored plates. Chapters on Mother and" Babe. Nursing. Accidents, First Aid. What. to do in Sicknessltetails for $1.00.:-"rec with instructions to workers. Sales enormous. Enclose 10c to help psy postage and packing: Medical Press, 648 Washington Street, Buffalo, N. Y, ll-Zti-Bw.

Miscellaneous

today. Saunders, Newsouie 8: Co. Market Building. 602-9-24-6mo. JNO. A. McDOONALD, LAND SUFl veyor, Harmony Jot. 12-5-1mth FOX MEN, ATTENTIONL- GEO. B. lierzig. New York, will be in Charlottetown Wednesday, Dec. 12. and in Summereide, Dec. 13 and 14. Bring your furs to Char- lottetown or Summerside. W. Chester S. McLurs.

To Let 1'0 LET-HOUSE ON ELM Avenue, modern ' conveniences. Apply Wheatleyllrocery. ti. 1037 Victory .' B

Bunk Commerce . . . . . . . . .. iR-i Ilank- Royal. .1 - Bank Montreal .. .. 239 llank Nova Scotia . . . . . . . .. 254

July 107 3-8. ' . . ~ ,- Corn, Dec. 73 3-4, lliay, 14 s-s, Ju- ly 75 1-2. Oats, Dec. 43, May 46, July 44 1-4

HOTEL ARRIVALS

REVERE HOTEL

H. A. Matchett Moncton; C. -P.. Fenwick, Boston; W. J. Craig, Bed- eque; Robert Agnew, Wilmot; J. A. ‘Driscoll, Ke-nsington; P. L. Morris, Murray Harb r; John McKinnon. Grand View; . rs. John McKinnon, Grand View: P. Noonan, cLy; E. Walsh, St. John; C. R. TrainonBos- ton; Jerry Doucette. Rusiico.

Everyone is Puzzling

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today, although it would not be ex- pet-ted to be of long duration. 1f zhc Conservatives decide to carry on under or by Chamberlain. it is thought that a contentious legisla- ture could be avoided" until such time us all parties should have thud uii opportunity’ of establishing themselves upon a new looting. This new footing, according to the bcst informed may be fl. Liberal- Conservative coalition. although Liberal le-atlers at present declare "this is impossible. There is little hope, however, of avoiding another general election ‘before twelve months liitve passed.

The provisional date for the ss- sc-mbly oi ‘Parliament ‘has been set for January 8th. but it is exDMl-Bll the meeting will ho postponed un- til February. One thing is certain. the llritlsh public are disgusted with the instability oi’ the three- party system. and it is considered

‘not unlikely IlltlLr-lllfllllll the "Liber-

als precipitate another election in the comparatively near future. till? irmult will no: be n iwln for them- but a Labor Govern-meat.

LONDON. Dec. 9.—‘Tll6 leglll 1W0‘ fession returns t0 Wlifllmlllfllel‘ stronger than ever and the legal representatives belong to all DRY" ties. The Labor Dolly Dvfiflellll" three Kings Council.

BELFAST. Dec. 9.—T. J. S. Harli- inson. Nationalist and Cshir Heal- ey Sinn Fein were elected to tho imperial parliament for seats ro- presenting Counties Tyrone "ill Fermanngh. licniy ll‘ M 1W6"!!! l" prison. '

LONDON, Dec. iL-While vari- ous leaders and [W988 Ollfllls 0i tho, three-bis parties are lordly proclaiming that they will not eti- _tor any coalition it is sell cvlllillll that only by some sort of a union m", me ‘King's (lovcrnntent be carried on without resort to anoth- ér general election. This n0 00° ' desires immediately ll only ,0" ancisl rounds as it is esthust= d the sections just hold involv- ed expenditures in the neighbor- hood of a million and a hlllf pounds. it in assumed 8s all Rllllfl" certainty that ilaliiwin will resixn hat, beyond that ovorythlnit ll Bu" ‘EOOIIIUVOUH’ the Conservatives decide to carry on the Olive-I'll" t mm he under the illarl of _ u’ some» statesman not

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in advance.

F U N ERAL" TODAY-Friends will kindly like notice that the funeral service to the late Mrs. W. G, Llswyn wl be held in St. Paul's church 10.30 this manning. The remains ill be at G. tD. Wright's Uudsrtalt Parlors and will be rs» moved p teiy tdithe church on Monday. morning. "

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NEW PLANTZ-Apmovemefit 1s on foot to establislrln ‘this city" a. cold storage plant." and llociliti for handling all ki s of meats.

The present stalemate situation with three parties of equal streng- th to such a. degree as to prevent any of them from forming a stubla administration gives an opportuni- ty for a solution said to have ire-in l0ll8 in the mind -of Mr. Lloyd George. This solution would ill a measure obviate objections io a coalition.

it involves the creation of a new "centre party" formed from the more moderate elements of Con- servative and Liberal parties and is an idea that might appeal to a largo number of men in these groups who desire above all things to prevent a Labor government. Birkeuhentl. Churchill and close associates of Lloyd George in the lusi coalition are said to favor the plan.

Game Official

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they were "netted" and marketed literally in hundreds. The geese were ‘threatened with actual ex- tinction, and would undoubtedly liavemet the same fate as the pas- senger plgcons. who formerly in flight southward darkened the sky for miles along the lliissi- ssippl and today are a rare spec- ies.

The beneficial effect of the act is seen in this Province, Mr. Col- brnn states, where "the increase in game birds is encouraging. At Alberton there is now a rookery of the variety known as Esquimaux Curlew and there are encourag- ing signs in other places.

The legitimate hours of shoot- ing birds at thisscascn are not as carefully observed a5 they might be and itmlsg Jiqportant partof the duties oft e'officers of the [Department to see that these laws iare more rigorously enforced. {Geese can only be shot one hour be ,fore sunrise and not later than .-ohe {hour lifter sunset. Recently Mr. Colbrnn brought before lliagis- trate J. C. McDonald at Victoria the captain and mate of a Sydney schooner who had been hunting geese after hours and were fined S10 without debits,‘ but with strict warning against ‘repeating the of- fence.

Only Indians and Esquimaux are allowed to do any spring shoot- ing. and this isconfiried to "scot-

they permitted to kill geese or

era". Under no circumstances are '

ducks in the spring, and the "scot- '

IMFREOOIVE SERVICE. -- The service in the Methodist church last evening was one oi’ an especially impressive character. The Rev. Mr. Ryan's sermon was the third of a series on “The Prodigal Son."

turn and his wet e by his father. was shown in su aflll nper as to make a deep imprelaioii on great congregation that filled the church. The singing by the choir and congregation was most appro- priate and was especially in keep- ing with the subject oil the discourse. At the close of the sermon Mr. Fletcher left the organ and joined

.Ritchie, McKee and Jlutclie, son" iirfia quartette "Wandering Child Game Home." which was ren- dered in a manner that touched the hearts of all present.

energetics”

Mrs. Frank G. Payne, accompan- ied by her son, left Saturday morn- ing for Quebec.

Mrs. Vivian Graham returned to Montreal lust week. She was ac- companied by her mother, Mrs. George V. Mcinerney.

The many friends oi’ Mrs. Capt. Dicks. city. will be pleased to learn that her little son, William, is very, much improved after being contin- ed to bed with a severe attack of pneumonia.

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The many friends of Mr. H. A. McDonald. keeper of Douce‘s Point Range Lights, who underwent an operation in the P. id. i.- Hospital‘ last wet-lmvill he glad to learn that he is improving and will be out in the course of a fcw days.

Mr. Lewis Smith, M.L.A. for Al- bert, New Brunswick, and Mrs.‘ Smith, whose wedding in St. John's, .\'-fid., took place recently, are visit- ing tho city, guests of ‘Mr. and Mrs. ii’. W. Turner. Mr. Smith leaves on return to the mainland this morning. 111's. Smith is remaining in the city for a few days.

thrnshos. The method advised by the Department iseither by trapp- ing or the use of a -22 rifle with a shot shell—not a bullet; and of course the shooting should be done by someone with a knowledge of_ the rifle.

culiar fact that while the Purple Martinis common on the main-j land there are probably no speci- mens in this Province. The reasi on is that "this variety will not cross water. it it. only recentlyq that they have appeared in tnq Annapolis Valley, although the had only to cmss n; quarter of n. mil? Ofiwfllel‘ at Windsor, across tli "Avon River. i llir. Colbrnn, who is remaining

addressing the students of Prince of Wales College at 11 n. m. Tires;- day next on ihc Migratory Birds Convention Act, market hunting and mode of capture, and Migra- tion. These subjects Mr. Colbrnn can ‘make and ‘as he wishes to make bisex- pert knowledge fully évtillnhitr to llli-Fllllllllc-IIR‘ oubtf-there will he ozher opporttgnl ies, of hearing him during itisxstny in‘ this Province.

WATER STREET

ers" are not to be marketed.

Data on the migration of birds is being compiled by means of a new method, originated by Mr. Jack Miner of Essex County. 0n- tarlo, and put into effect success- fully by the Biological Society at, Washington. The method is known as the banding system. u small ai- unilnum baud, with an individual number. being placed on the bird's foot. Any person shooting or pick- ing up a bird so marked is request, ed to send details to Ottawa or Washington as to its condition and where found. This has already supplied a wonderful amount ‘of valuable information on the migra- tory habits of birds.

“Next to the red squirrel, there is no more harmful pest than tho English sparrow and Mr. Colbrnn states that the Government wish to encourage the elimination e1‘ this species as much as possible. We have in this Province sever- al/harmloss varieties, including the chipping sparrow, the white crown- ed sparrow, the ordinary song sparrowt and the vesper sparrow. No progress can be matte in nt- tracting 0111,81‘ bird abput a house or farm while the ldnglish sparrow is about, and this species forms about seventy percent of the__spar- row family in this Province. Some people use poison to eliminate them but this is dangerous to oth- er birds, such ‘as wsrblers, finch- es, humming birds. cat. birds and

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This popular Hotel I fill been completely renovated and ro-

Tbe picture of t-lie Prodlgafs re- .

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Mr. Colbrnn referred to the pol‘

in the Province for some time, is '

intensely interesting.

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why Not Visit ‘This Store When Making Your "Xmas

For 0ne Week, December i0ih to i5 lnblusiiio;

Beginning with above date,lMonday, for one week, we will refund the any point in the Province, fice showing a cash purch store.

This is a splendid opportunity to do your Christmas sh HAS‘ ALWAYS HAD, AND STILL HOLDS the reputation of being one of the best and most convenient buying cen- ters in the Maritime Provinces. The wonderful showing of high grade merchandise from which you can select, the

fine facilities for shopping with the greatest comfort, and the superior values offered, all tend to make this visit one ' you should not fall to take advantage of. . ~

December 10th and continuing price of your return Railway ticket from East or West; on presentation of your bill at of- ase for $25.00 or over in any department of the

upping and enjoy a free trip to Summerzlde WHICH

We will also extend this privilege to thole "who come by other conveyance apart from the Railway, and will a1. low on same terms as above the return fare from your nearest Railway Station for those who wish to come by auto or team.

Our stack of general and Holiday Merchandise is the finest shown In recent yearn; prices are positively rlflht and many special bargains are being offered in the differ- ent Departments-you are cordially invited to call.

Hosiery 60c to $5.00

Ladies’ and Gent's fine quality all wool plain. ribbed or fancy . cashmere and worsted Hose (En- glish make) also an excellent range of pure Silk and Glove Silk either with or without oiox in almost ev- ery conceivable shade-note the range 60c to . . . . .. $5.00 per pair

Fancy Shirts

GIFTS Men's dressy Shirts are

lines; every man can use

many be may have. $7.00; English Broadcloth:

naturahfirey and White $5.00; also" fine Parcel

Hosiery Specials

10 dozen good weight Ladies‘ Wool Ribbed Hone in Black and the leading Fail colors; assorted sizes, worth $1.25. Special holiday

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Useful

Suggestions for Misses land Children

Handkerchiefs. Madiera Linens, Scarfs, Sweaters, Camisoles, Boudoir Caps, Slippers, Gaiters and Spats, Hock- ey Skates, Hand Bags, Silk Blouses, Bathrobes, Klmonas, Silk Undsrskirts, Silk Bloomers. Dress Goods, Coating Cloths, Towels, Fancy China, Silverware, Aluminum, Car- pet Sweepers, Children's Wool Jackets. Kiddies all Wool Blankets, etc. Any of the above make very suitable gifts.

Ladies,’ Pleasing Gifts for MemYoung: Men

and Boys

Pocket Knives, Hockey Boots, Hockey Skates, Leather and Felt Slippers, Military Leggings and Spats, Fine Footwear, Sweaters. Underwear, Hats and Caps, Blthdil I and Overcoats, Scarf; and Mufflers.

These are only a few suggestions, there are many eth- ers-Drop in and let us help you solve the Gift Problem.

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Christmas N eckwear EXCLUSIVE PATTERNS, IN EX. GELLENT QUALITY-

Gioves are ia Welcome Gift Ladies’ Suede Gloves with fancy

cuffs, also fancy Kid and Silk lined Suede at from $2.50 to .. $5.00

Note his pleasant countenance when you give him a Tic, especially when he knows it cams from ‘Bin- claii-‘s. Our showing this season is better than ever; there are beauti- ful floral designs an well n neat

Wool Gloves for all members of thefamlly; priced 65c to 02.26

furnished throughout and offers very com- fortable accommodation to the travelling public.

Tho table ll upco- lslly good and the pub- ilo In courteoualy arid for.

Rates 08M a day. IRUCE J. TAYLOR. I

Manager

Charlottetown, Hotel 00., Ltd,

Proprietors

VICTORIA HOTEL.

A. J. Duff. Halifax: R. H. hicFar- la-ne, ~St. John: Chas. Tborley, Tory Onto; J. A. Gordon, ‘Montreal; W. F. Mason. Montreal: D. A. McDonald. Wlieatiey River; Mrs. Foster Rob- ertson, Montsgue; A. Lobdeli, Tor- onto. t

is rnstly lower than in any coun-

arid attractive patterns in all the newest shapes, priced from 50a to

Also é largo range of Ladies’ Xmas Neskvveir new on display. Don't fail to nee theum. they an sure to signs. '

Men's lined Mocha’: in colors Tan and Grey, also fine quality Suede allk lined or unlined at from $1.75to.........., . . . . . . . . “I450

Summerside, P. E. I.

L Your, Iliiilwiiy Fare lloiiinileil on a $25.00.

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ways appreciated anciywa are sitewlnii the ml vii to one

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extra one no‘ matter how There are fine Silks in neat pattern: and fine stripes at 86.60 and

in ii 90;

some with meroorized strlpeo amf other! with fine self

stripes as well as in plain price per pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 98c white, price: range ' from"

$1.75 to ........... .; ..... .. $4.50 slob

Fallf)’ Arm Bands, Braces,‘ Gaiters. "Cull-v buttons,‘ Safety Razors. Pines. Tie Clips, Sleigh Bells, Fi=si;Mi.,i¢ii;¢,._I

obss, Suits ‘I ‘A

Sinclair StewartLtd.

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