“~~ “a @ ert Wollars i wo" e es ® yo Snes: "RE t * st ont ry Salle This is True — when “ree orn Men aavingto sdvise tas Public CHARLOTT ETOWN nit A kK rhe Waist ef Comfort It fits everywhere. It binds nowhere. It's it’s ight its shapely, stylish, and above all its perfecry comfort able. THE | my Wal It’s made IT’S bli pieces, two side pieces third strip * ae in tkree and a narrow shaped lacing with elastic !ace into centre ofback. Price is only, $1.10 for ladies 78ce for Misses Viocre & VicLeod | What Will I Buy for Come to our store and 1 we’LL se highly appre ciated present Rich Silk Mufilers ,Rich Silk Handkerchiefs Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, Bea titul Neck wear, Silk Lined Gloves, Fur Lined Gloves, Fancy Suspenders, Collars and Cuffs, Ha'f Hos se, etc, OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT If yourequire a Suit, | a skill J : SQ0w goods. Overcoat, Trousers and Fancy Men’ s Stylish Outfitters.....- &c., AAA AA Aaa: | ae So are the prices. SAA SAAS AS AA AAA You are Invited ‘fo call and see our XMAS STOCK of Reed and Rattan Chairs —Cob a Seat Rockers, Fancy Oak and Mahogany ee Gar Rattan Goods are Particularly Fine Call in and look round. i. O I Z Zz Mm = w O Zz a Xmas Gift tile the question for you ny of the following articles com) ng from our house will make Fancy Colored Shirts, Vest for winter, remember we have the right goods, the right prices, the ‘right workmen and ed artist cutter in the person of Mr Sextus McLellan. GORDON & McLLL AN No treuble to Our time is yours —-we will be glad to show you goods, and quote prices. —Sel- ections may be made row, and will store for you and send home whev you want them. E DAILY SpeciAL DerspatcH Lonpon, Dec. 26.—A despatch t» the Daily News from Modier River, dated Dec. 18, says: “We are now waiting until England shall have realized the ac- tual facts. It has to be admitted man for man we have found ourselves But the Boer Let Eng- for men. that pretty well matched. has always the choice of position. land then become alive to the the farther despatch of 100,000 ill prove the truest economy need Such a force w in blood and treasure. 26.—The War Office has Forestie Lonpoy, Dec. received a cable from General Welker,lated Capetown, yesterday, saying that be had no furtker news of the general situation. “It may, almost safely, be perdicted that nothing willeccur tc-day since, either formally or informally the day is biog kept for observance of Xmas by the opposing force Tre Duke of Qonnaugtt jg again press, ing to be allowed to go to the front. But the Government has declined to give it, consent. Then, waiving the consideration of rank, he offered his services to Lerd Roberts in any capacity as staff officer. Lerd Roberts consented, but the Govern- ment again declined. Lexpoy, Dec. 26.—It_ is annouaced that the governm nt has aceepted another offer of another squadron of Canadian riders Orrawa, Dec. 26.—The Minister of Ml tia and his head officials observed Christmas day by working hard at tbe department all day on matters convected with sending of a contingert to the front. Dr. Borden said that everything was progressing at headquarters. One of the principal difficuliies which confronted him namély transport of troops has been fiaally settled. The mounted men would be sent by the Mont+zuma andthe artillery and extra horse by the Laurentian and Pomer- anian. Asked about the graduates of the Royal Military College who were to receive commissions in the Imperial army, the Minister replied that a number of those who recently graduated are to oktain com missions in the Royal Artille: y. Lonpoyn, Dec. 26.— Commandant Demcillon, who was taken prisoner at SEs SS ea ee We've ESE -_—_ ee RNR EE FEES SRE SES SS SSS FEES EE Surprised Outselyes Here and there may be seen gaps in our immense perfume display. Many of our beri pieces have been picked up— but we have still many others. Have been prices are done away with—its clear out prices now—nothing nicer than _per- fume as a gift, Many other little articles at greatly reduced prices. A. W. REDDIN, Phm, 8B Central Drugstore, Suunyeide. IX AMIN ER Ld y SPpease free.” Bi RIPIDKE Sinalett Cc ay (le [ LAND, MONDAY DECEMBER 26: 1899 Way TO THE EXAMINER. E'andrlaagte, and brought to Simonstown, where he was confined onthe British cruiser Penelope has succeeded in making bis escape. The Times, this morning, says :—We are informed that the Government has de- cided that it is not desirable to make further demands upon the European gar- rison in India, unless unforseen difficulties arise. An undated heliograph message from Ladysmith. by way of Pretermaritzburg, represents the garrison in no way daunted by General Buller’s reverse at Colenso, and as confident of being able to bold out indefinitely. SS eee A SAD AFFAIR. Accidentally Killed on Saturday Evening Last, Farmer Last Saturday evening Angus (Peter) McDonald, of Little Harbour, hitched up his horse and cart and proceeded to Souris todo some shopping. On the way down he meta friend from East Point, who re- queeted him to call at the station for some paicele that bad come by train. Aftes transac‘ing his own business he went to the station as requested. On leaving there, the night being quite dark, he drove into a deeptrenoch at the head of the street. He was suddeniy throws out upon the frozen ground, one of the wheels of the cart passing over bis bead, while the horse taking fright, sc@mpered off dewn the street Mr. Lauchlin McDonald and Mr. John Joseph Campbe!l were in the cart st the time, but escaped unhnrt. He was at once carried iato Mr. Panui McPhee’s house where, with the aid of medical skill, all was done tbat was pos- sible under the circumstances to alleviate the sufferings of the dying man “ho was uncocs:ious up to the las!. Fortitied by the rites of his churckt he breathed his last about four hours afier the accident. De- ceased was @ quiei industrious farmer, a good neignbourand a friend to all. He leaves a wife and family who have the heartfelt sympathy of tbe entire com- munity ip their great sorrow. The very latest “and newest style belts anb buckles receiv- ed this moraing As they ar- rived rather late, will be seld low.—E W Taylor, Cameron Block 2i Beautal f FOR ANITEN Wave Crest Opal Ware. Bisque Figures, Gents Travelling Cases. Fine Manicure Sets. Collar and Cuff Boxes. Fine Stationery Boxes. Parker Fountain Pens. Decorated Chinaware. Tucks’ CaJendars. Fine Leather Purses, See our display of Fancy Chinawear. Everythibg in Christmas Presents, at prices to suit, GKO. CARTER & CO | Headquarters for Xmas Presents. - A Truce was Observed Yesterday , 4.NOTHER CANADIAN SQUAD-|, RON SPOKEN OF Ladysmith Garrison is No Daunted Local and Other Items. uae MIME “ABLE.— !'n- 8 ot-r a rangement of trains on the [-lan? railwas went into effect today. Doxt Miss hearing the gra dest grapha- phone ever heard on P. E. I+land, in Montague Hal!, “bursday, Dec.,28 b. ok i O. F.—Mee-ing of Court Avondale to- night at 8 o’clock. Annual reports, pay ment of dues and other important busi nes8, Deciaration. —At Georgetown today Mr. A. P. @rowse was declared duly elect ed, and at Charlottetown Mr A.A. McLean, Q. Cc. Divaraeria. — With a view to prevent- ing the spread of diphtheria the Board of Health of Wast Royalty have isolated St. Dunstan’e College. — shee Counts Gourt.—The County Court of Qaeen’s County opened in Charlottetown this forenoon. There are 153 new suites aid 21 vemenants on the dccket. Concert.—Read the programme of the concert in St. Dunstan’s Cathedral base- ment on the 28th, in aid of Notre Dame Convent. Besides the vocai and instra- mental selectioae, there will be two beau- tifcl tableaux of grext interest. Make vo other engagement for that aight, Boarp or HeattH.—At a meeting of the Board of Heath held this forenoon th< Health Officer was instrvcied t3 uge every means in his vo-ver £9 piereat the propa gat‘on of diphtheria in the ciry, acd wae gives bpecial inet ustions with regard to fected districts or institutions. Driving Parx.—As there will be a Maritime Exhibition beld here next year there shou:d be a full attendance of share- holders at the annual meeting of the Char- lottetown Driving Park and Provincial Exhibition Association to be held in the Masonic Temple building on Thursday next, the 28th inet, at8 p. m. Caron Seavice.— First Methodist church 8 o’c'ock this evening. Program of Xmas carole, solos, antheras, organ solos and the magnificent “Hallelojah” chorus from the Messiah by a choir of nearly forty. Seat- ing for 1500 andjprogrammes ‘o that num- ber. Lovers of music, in fact every one interested in rousic,requested to be present. Silver collectioa for choir fund. dlbinaiie Satvation Army.—‘*From the Manger to the Tnrone,” was the name given to the Song Service on Christmas night Capt. Stubbs, of St. John Headquarters, took a leading part. The Barracks was very tastefully decorated. Capt. Stubbs, who bas found many warm friends since her visit to the Island, will Jead the meet- } ing tovight. She leaves tor St. John to- morrow moraing. Fire. —Early on Sundav morning the old building known as “Ciements’ Corner,’ ove of the oldest landmarks in Charlotte- town, was destroyed by fire. The cause is unknowa. Mr. Clements’ loss is about $100, with no insurance. The building ; was owned by the estate of the late Wil-, liam Crabbe, and wasnot insured. Mr. Clements is now doing business in the chop on the corner of Weymouth Street, Opposite the residence of Dr. Beer. Diep at THe Hospirat.—Mr. John Kenney, of St Teresa’s,died at the Charlottetown Hospital at an early hour on Chrietmes morning. Some t me ago Mr. Kenney was operated upon for appen= dicitie,and was doing nicely shen conges- tion of ‘the luvgs set in which caused death. Mr. Kensey was about 55 years of age, and was married to a sister of Rev. Dr. Curran, of St. Dunstan’s College. A widow and family of teu are left to mcurn the loss of a good husband and fond father. The body was yesterday afternoon forwarded to St. Teresa’s for interment. Tus Season’s Greetines.—-The District officer commanding desires, threugh the medium of the presse to convey to the officere, non-commissioned officers and men of the militia in this district the fol lowing kind message received from the Major General commandieg and Mrs, Hutton. Orrawa, Dec. 24th. CoLowe, Moore, commandisg military district, No. 12.—Please convey our best wishes for Christmas aod New Years to your troops, their wives and families. GeyeraL Horroy, Mrs. Huron, Ai bis Local aiid J Aces iin: N. 6 rill or gy ot | 7.30 o'clock Loox ovr for progranme of the Prince ee 4 6,657, ort | S reet School cone: in to-morrow’s Examiner sielanalate OaLeDonian Cive K gular meeting of Usledouvian C an at 8 o’clock ich wih ap»ar m> tiv this eg iZ Y. M. C. A.—The anvual sale ot papers aod magazines atine Y M.C A. w : be held in the Readiog Room ou Trursisy evening, tue 28.b insect, tie el Mr. J. H. McQuaid, manager of the Merchants Bank of Charlottetow. at Montague, spent Christmas in Charlotie- town. Corcert. — Don’t forget the tomorrow nubt,. A Admis-ion 10 and 15 PowNat coocert at Pownal variety programme. cente, A Nice Girt.—The faculty and stu- dents of St. Dunsiaut’s Coliege are very thankful fo Mr. E. W. Taylor for a barrel of choice apples seat by him to that insti« tution. Cruaapers.—F very Crueader present at the meeting of Company A. on Chrisimas night was che recipient of a handsome treat of choice confectionary. The new officers will be installed om Monday next, New Year’s day. acveesnensre IIE neeenceentin NOTES AND COMMENTS — The total loss of the Br tish in killed, wounded aod prisoners is now set down at It is stated that the Boer losis considerably larger. —lvi is satisfactory t> know that sold~ . iers in South Africa, as well as civilisos tne treatment of persons coming from ins j here, are taking advantage of the boli days, —It is stated that Premier Greenway has desided to submit his resignation to the’ lieutenant governor on January 16, next. On that dare he will have held office for twelve years. DIED This morning, Tuesday, 26:h, at Win- aioe, Annie Roper, widow of the ‘late Wm. 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