E/‘raf-Faja-"QJQQAY: 129; _ , '12s. ma" ‘III GYUARDIAN In summ- Since 1881. '1 Still Going Strong-Bigger and Better Than Ever. 0U in the Year 1881 An able farsighted merchant, the late Mr. L. E. Prowse, opened a small shop to the public of Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island on May 1, 1881. The city grew, the store grew. 52 years after the opening of the little establishment it has become one of the largest departmental stores in the Maritimes. A celebration cf 52 years in business is no ordinary matter, it is an event of rare importance. We will celebrate our 52nd Anniversary by giving 10 per cent of our total two days sales to the Hospitals and Or- phanages and twill offer to the public of Prince Edward Island extra- ordinary values in Spring and Sum- mer Merchandise. Save Dollars by Buying at This Great Sale Just Come Shopping The store is so completely given over to the sale that to shop means save money. Be on hand early, the morning hours will be ideal for shopping. The greatest event in our life pro- claiming our 52 years of keeping pace with progress, constantly growing m value to our community. at Special Prices. Two good specials in Stair Carpet. Axminster Stair Carpet, 27 in., . . . . .. Wilton Stair Carpet, 27 in., . . . . . . . . . . Axminster Rugs Extra Special. 6% x 9 ft. $17.50; 9 x 9 ft. $25.00; 9 x 101/, ft. $26.75; 9 x 12 it. . . . $29.50 Special line of Swiss Curtains, Less 20 Per cent. Ruille line of Curtains in Rose, Blue, and Green, 59c per pr. 10 Percent of Total Days Sales to Hospitals and Orphanages. so CH N i> z E <: t‘! Hospitals and Orphanages Ii Nobody Cared What Would Happen We would not have such insti- tutions as our Hospitals and Orphan- ages. Our Hospitals are a credit to any Province. Our Orphanages are without a doubt the best in Eastern Canada. But the Good People oi This Province Cared That's why you have your worthy institutions which we are all proud of-but there is always a need 0! money to keep them going properly- That’s why we put on_ our Anni- versary Days. to help finance those "_ institutions; but we must have your loyal support to make this sale a suc- cess. 10 per cent oi entire Two Days 5519s given to these worthy institu- tions. ~ Carpet Dept. Specials Heavy Quality Floor Oilcloth .. .. Extra Heavy Printed Linoleum . . . . . . . New designs in Linoleum Rugs Special. 6 x 9 ft. $5.00; 7'5 x 9 ft. $6.25‘; 9 x 9 ft. $1.35; 9 x 10% ft. . . . . .. $8.50 Several‘ discontinued designs in Congoleum Rugs clearing . . . .44c square yard . . . 68c square yard Heavy White Sheeting, 72-inches Linen Dept. Specials wide. Special . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29c yd. wci WILL flFELr-znnnrs: was.» RSARY On Monday and Tuesday, May 1st and 2nd ihir Birthday CDIDOSAQSDI Monday, May 1st. We will Celebrate as Usual by Remembering the Hospitals and Orphanages. 10 per cent of our Entire Two Days Sales will be- Given to the‘ Prince Edward Island Hospital, the Charlottetown Hospital, the Protestant Orphanage and the St. Vincenfs Orphanage, Equally Divided Between lhese Four Worthy WE HAVE PREPARED, WDNIERFIJL VALUES 1N EVHYDEPARTMENI‘ lN 11118 BIG STORE. WE WILL HAVE SDMETIENG EXTRA SPECIAL T0 OFFER YOU. Read the List Below Which Contains a Few oi Our Many Bargains Oiiered You on These . Two Special Days "l, Hnnlfllulllll. . .. . . .1 $1.49 special Ladies’ Printed Crepeshene Dresses, sizes 14 to 44, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ladies’ Celenese Dresses, V01‘! 0110010152125 A Ladies’ Ripple Crepe Dresses, sires _ 14 to 44, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ‘$1.49 Ladies’ Flowered Crepeshene Dresses, sizes 38 to 46, . . . . . .1. ._ $1.79 and $1.98 Ladies’ Printed Dresses, sizes 38 to 44, ........................ .. $2.98 and Orrhwassfl- . Ladies’ Pure Irish Linen Dresses, Ladies’ Summer Vests. 250 00011- sizes 36 to 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1.25 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 for 05c. Ladies’ Celenese Dresses to clear, 1841188 51111111101‘ 1310011101‘! 290 00°11- Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 ior 79o. Another lotof Ladies’ Dresses to A11 0111' K111111118‘ 170ml 308- 15°- clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . .. $3.98 2 balls for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25o. A special-lot of Ladies’ Dresses worth $4 inch Wool Dress Goods. R08‘- up to $15.00, to clear . . . . . . . . . . $6. ' 92.00, to clear . . . . . . . . . $135 P91‘ J11- Ladies’ House Dresses, very special. . 89c. 27 inch Velveteen. Regular Ladies’ Rayon Brassiere Sets, lace! ‘$1.25, to clear . . . . . . . . .. 85c per yd. trimmed, . . . . . . . . . . .. 69c and 81-00 154 111011 311101! T110010°1L R08‘- Ladies' Reids and Stanfields Bloom- $3.25, to clear . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 per yd. ers. Reg. $1.98, to clear . . . . . . .. Ladies’ Handbags, worth upto $10.00 Children's Plain Broadcloth Ropersds r toclear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . ..$100 _Spec,ial.._..., . . . . . . . . . . .. cp- Ladies’ Kid Gloves, values to $4.75, 0111101011 5 Prmwd 37°94‘? 1h 5° h. clearing at .......... . . . .. $1.00 cmgresseg? to finyem é’? ~99 Ladies’ Grifilth Lacknit Slips, Reg. M1131 a?!“ '°"°‘» 1"" 79c m,‘ $4.75, clearing at . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 ohildremzecosfiéfi '8; A special 1°15 °f Ladies’ La“ swam 95 3 pairs for . . . . . . . . . . .'. . .. 65c. OOH-ES, C1694! . . . . . . . . 05- Ladies; Hole, very special’ 39c a A special lot of Ladies Last Season Ladies» Fun 1531,50,,“ ghigon Coats, $20.00, to clear‘ - - - - - - - - Hose . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75c a p1‘. A special lot of Ladies Last Season Ladies’ Full Fashioned Service ' Goats, $47-00. to clear at .... .. $14.75 Weight ................ .. 75c a pr. All the above coats sizes 16 to 50%. 0i Interest to All .M_en. Our Sale oi Men’s Suits on the Part Payment Plan Will be on Sale at Our Anniversary Sale $5 Down, Balance in Small Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1.98 ' ' ' ’ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' " $325 Special line of Men’s Suits for only . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Another line of Men's Tweed Suits, 2 pairs Pants, for only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..'. . . . . .. $10.00 Other Men's Suits in Worsteds and Serges, $15.00 to $22.00, Wonderful Values; Boys’ Suits in Pawns, Brown, Blues and Tweed Mixtures. Prices . . . . . . .. $6.00 to $18.00 Boys’ Suits, Coats and Shorts, size 22 to 30 only. Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $195 Young Men’s Polo Topcoats. Special onlgob. . . $13..00 In Bnlineli Since 1881; Ladies’ St Cotton Vests clearing - at...r.? ............. ....1 each. Children's" Straw Hats, clearing line, 50c. Children's Leghorn Hats, special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1.00 each Table of Ladies’ Straw Hats, all newest shades, ‘. . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 Ladies’ Straw Hats . $1.98 French Berets, all colors, . . . . .. . 59c. 10 Per Cent Total Days Sales to Hospitals Children's Black Rompers. Special 45c pr. Ladies’ Silk Ankle Hose, 2 pairs for .. 45c. Napkins; also on Rayon Bedspreads. See our table of Remnants, Prints, Chintz, etc., clearing at 1A Price. 1500 yds. Grey Cotton 10c and 12c a yard. APPRECIATION! We know no better method of sho ' our sincere regard for your continued good ' l and confidence than to help the Hospitals and Orphanage: and to save you money. I The more you buy, the more you save, the ' more you help the Hospitals and Orphans-gel. We cordially invite you, our friends and customers, to come into our business home dur- ing the two days that we will be celebrating our 52nd Anniversary. We will be glad to see you whether you buy or not, come anyway, you will be assured of a very hearty welcome. Remember the Days, Monday and Tuesday, May 1st and 2nd our 52nd Annivsrsar Days. . -.» _ .._..- ~¢<-.-__.---_-...-~ . III? TI! HOSPITALS ORPHANAGIS. 10 PER CINT OI’ ENTIRE TWO DAYS SAQLIS‘ WILL BI GIYIII’ TO THE HOSPITALS AND OIPHANAGIS, IQUALLY DIVIDID. . THI TWO SPICIAL DAYS ARI MAY 1st AND 2nd WHIN II WILL CILIDIATI OUR 52nd ANNIVERSARY. PROWSE BROS. a; i4: A u... ___. "L... ...--._.. -~ --~-—-_i_.___-.-_-—-~.--- - . .-. ..,. .._,. .---<-..._¢...___.._-...-.. ___._..... ....._ _'. .._-_-_.__-__-_- Heavy Unbleached Sheeting; 72 Other Young Men's Topcoats. Special $1 to $18.00 inches wide. Special . . . . . . . 29c yd. Young Men’s Two Pant Suits. Very special . . $15.00 Heavy Uunbleached Sheeting, 72 Another of Young Men’s Two Pant Suits . . . . . . $20.00 inches wide. Special . . . . . . . . 37c yd. 10 only Young Men's D. B. and S. Breasted All Linen Roller Towelling. Special Suits for . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.98 5 yards for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85c. _ - Pnntslilltiglin" 15c a yard Men's Ties 50c, 3 ties for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 billed cumming with Gold, Rose’ fioys, Igillcyfilélliwl‘ Sweaters . . . . . . . 73c. Blue and Green .......... .. 15c yd. M”? 8g?" 18°, “f, G1°v°1 ------ ‘m; Heavy Pillow Cotton, 4o inches. M"? ‘m’ ° i °° “r?- RPE“ $21)‘) 1°’ $ 2 Special _ . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ H an y‘ en's Balbriggan Combinations . . . . . . .. 75c. Long White Turln-sh Towels Men’s Silk Hose. Reg: value 35c, 4 prs. for $1.00 size 25 x 45, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __’_ _ _ __ 89c pt lgems 311;! Combinations, Special . . . . . 89c. “Peel "w" one" “be 01m s“ Mil“.oifoiitofiit11219139957?11::‘.32; Men’s Work Shirts, assorted colors . . . .. . 79c. Boys’ “Blue" Red Back Pants . 85c. Boys’ Combinations, blue and khaki, . . .. 58o. Heavy Grey Cotton Blankets . . . . . .. . . . 89c pr. Men’s Neckties. Rog. $1.00.’ Two for . . . . $1.50 Men's Silk Sus enders. Special 45o. More Silk and ool Cashmere Hon, 2pairsfor . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' Men's Collar Attached Shirts . . . o... . .. a. so. Men's Rayon Silk and Lisle Hose, Ssairs for... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....$1.00 Boys’ hli-ts, style extra collar, clearing . . 40c. . Men’s Police and Roller Suspenders .. . . . . 850.. Men’s Heavy Wool Hose. Special 4 pairs for 85c. Men’s Heavy Blue Work Shirts. Special . . 75c. Men's Spring Caps, assorted patterns, 89c each Boys’ Caps, assortedpatternl, . .. . . . . 29c each Men’s Overalls at Special Prices. Oar 52nd Anniversary Monday, May 1st and 2nd. ‘