CBZ: 8 var ~ s Yen's Velvet ¢*s eh s\ reed ‘4 See our window display £ > of An ican Velvet Slip 4 pers for men—a useful / Amas Present and al ve ays appreciated, mt Men's Veivet Slippers, sé ay OS . 1.18 ~ ss a l 2s i new goods this sea ail, ALLEY & 0. ~\ ARAARARAAAR < FOR XMAS GIFTS The Shoeists # About this time of the year we begin to think what we will get for Xmas Gifts. There isn’t anytl ng quite so nice : for a preseaxc as a nice plece of silverware or Jewelry, We are show- ing some very pretty things in Rings. Watches. Brooches. : Cut Glass Novelties. Solid Silver Novelties. I have bought a very large stock of holiday goods, and will sel] at prices that caunot be dup lhicated. W. W. WELLNER Jeweler. SESE SSPE Ee FEE EY : ; : : : : - ; ‘ Anotber supply made ve tere day. Try our, try that sold elsewhere, and you will see that comparieon is the test and that ours can stand it. There ia no doubt but that our Xmas Cake ithe best that can be made, xnd the price 20 & Die per |b. TeLernone 98 ‘D. STEWART ECLIPSE BAKERY Bakes Best Bread. Ba esetise e% + e288 — oa ~ RINK The Rink will open in the course of a few => ees |S 2424 OG 6000066656000 86 at12404 @ Oe =~ 4 23242 OB44 4% @ Oe] days. NOW READY Gents’ Season Ticket, $5 50 Ladies’ “ 2.50 Afterncon “ 1.50 Children’s “ 1.50 Promenade, “ 1.00 Special prices for familie. Good Music Mer day and Thursday nights avd every «t er Saturday «fternoon. Knv @ season ticket; everything possible will be done to make it pleasant for the patrons. Tickets can be had of the managers, or atthe leading Drug Stores. PROWSE, BEER & LORDLY ree TO LET.—Honse on lower Spring Park Road (with or without barn) containing tight large and well finished rooms, Frost- iene Op | y Slippers 906, } | cellar. Possession jst of Dec. Apply to -G, Thorne, Revere Hotel nevintl Moutf'ong Antoinette Col!ar, and nev Frill Muff, $33.00 lant ric ¥ : “ Electric Seal Amanda Collar, with handsome new style muif, $21.00 Chinehilla Mouflong Antoinetie We have an THE FUR STORE, unusuaily laage range of elegant novelties in rich Furs. BEZR BROS., Collar and new Frill Mutl, $19.00 LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS Great Jacket sale.— Beer Bros- I. O. F.— Meeting of Court Avendale to- night at 8 o'clock. Initiation and election ot officers. ~ — Sr. Josern’s Coxvent.—Pie social and | evtertainment tonight. yourselves, Attend and evioy ee Sr. Pxrer’s Hatt.—Doors open at 7.30 this evening, be early, Admission l5c. Sr. Perer’s Hatt.—D»)n’t fail to attend the concert here tonight. Admirsion 15c. chide Tre WEATHER -Wincs increasing to brisk from the eastwarl, fair at first followed by rain or sleet tonizut. ; Tonicur! Com: to St. Peter’» New Hall and enjoy a pleasant evening of read- ings and music. Admission L5c. «sl le Hear Hea.—Mise Edna Sinclair is in town to assistat Miss Macmillan’s recital on Thursday evening. C,M B. A.—Branch No 216, ©. M.B. A., will meet in St. Patrick’s Hall, this evening at So’clock, sharp. Election of officers. A full attendance is requested. Funeral Tomorrow.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Crabbe will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at half-paat two o'clock. Tie pallbearers will be Mayor Dawson Benj. Rogers, Wm, A. Weeks, Henry Holl, Frederick Brecken and Alex. Horne. Ereworts Leacue.—A very interesting meeting of the Literary Departmentof the E. L., First Methodist Church, was held last evening. Thesubject, “Tithes and Tithing” was opened by a clever and inter- esting paper py Mr. D. Schurman, and the discussion which followed was taken part in by many present. The pastor, Rev. G. M. Campbell, presided. Sr. Perer’s Scuoo.room.—A very suc cessful doll and candy sale was held in St. Peter’s Schoolroom yesterday afternoon. There were very many doils offered for sale, some of which were prettily dressed, and almost al! found purchasers. Aprons, pinaforcs, calendars, and other useful as wellas ornamental! articles were also on sale. The home made candy was alao eagerly sought for. The ladies interested are to be congratulated upoo the success of the undertaking. Latp ro Rest.—The funeral of the late Miss Bridget Lantry took place this morn- ing, and the large number of citizens in at- tendance testified to the esteemin which she was held. Tbeschool children attend- ed ina body. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Geo. E. Hughes, Kobert Fennell, W. F. Carter, Patrick Blake, Alexander Mac- donald, and Angus Macdonald. The Pon- titical Mass of Reyniem in St. Dunst#n’s Cathedral was celebrated by Hie Lordship Bishop Macdonald, assisted by Rev. Dr. Morrison, Rev. J. J. Macdonald, and Rev. J. F. Johnston, Rev. I. R. A. Macdonald directed the ceremonies. The altar wae appropriately draped, and the congregation was very large. Lossy Her Proreitor.—-Word was re- ceived Saturday by the Halifax agents of the Dominion Coal Company, to the effect that the Coban is in difficulties 45 miles WN WofSt. Pierre. She was reported at ll a. m. Friday as having lost her prepellor. The Benayista, row on her way from St. John’s to Sydney, would probably pick herup. In case ofa failure on the part ofthe latter boat to run across the eripple, the Douglae H Thomas, lying at Louisburg, was despatched to the seene. The Cobun is bound from Sydney to St. Jobn’s, Ntld., with a cargo of coal. She was to be paid off for the winter at this port about the last of the month. Now that she has met with an accident ehe will probably finish her voyage after repairing and then stop running until next summer. —Halifax uit, /Last Mee'ing This Year—Summary of the ‘S Pee MEBPING OF CITY COUNCIL, Business Transacted. The regular monthly meeting of the City Counci! was held last evening, Mayor Dawson presiding and every member of the Board being in his place. After routine proceedings Mayor Dawson reported that the $10,000 of city debentures had heen sold at 5} per cent premium,' that King Street engine’ house liad been sold to Edward Flynn for $701 and the deed executed, and that he had been served with a summons from Waliace Wheatley, who claimed a refund of milk vendor’s license for 1896, The Mayor was authorized to have the Recorder detend the city in the Wheatley case, The Recorder’s opinion in the Redmond case was theo read. His Honor expressed the opiuion that Mr. Redmond’s claim was barred by the Statute of Limitatios. Mr. Redmond made application for damages forlo-ses sustained during the smallpox epidemic twelve years ago. A letter was read from the Board of Fine Uuderwriters referring to the neces- sity there was for the appointment of au electrica] inspector, and intimating that she Board was willing to pav $100 per annum for such an official! prov ded the city supp'ement h‘s salary witha sum euflicient to procure the servces of a capable man, the appointment to be approved by the Board. A petition from offizers Bradley, Taylor and Doyle, asking for new overcoats, was referred to the police committee to report upon the next meeting of Council. A petition asking thatGovernment Pond tion of knowing that you gave Cl Presents. cia'ly for Xmas. roods at gift Prices. We have just ihe geods you want for Xm and Gloves, ‘Lies, Braces, Linen Hdkfs, put up Silk Handkerchiefs, K Mitts. Give your boys or some one else’s boys a suit or Overcoat,and you will have the satistac- something useful as well as sonfething that will be appre- ated We have the Suits and Overcoats and sell them. 4 Look the list over and if you see the article you want, come and get it. Kid Gloves. Kid Mitts. Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen Collars. Linen Cuffs. Ties. Bracet Wool Hose. Cardigans, Sweaters. White Shirts. Colored Shirts. Underclothing. Hats and Caps. Fur or Cloth. be flooded soas to afford skating during the winter months, and that an electric light be placed at or near the said Pond, was read. The City Surveyor was instructed to have the Pond flooded for the purpose of making a sheet of ice for skat- ing, he to use his own judgment in accordance with the prayer of the peti-~ tion. Councilier Johnson moved that the Fire Board be authorized to engagejthe services of Mr. W. P. Doull, in accordance with the provisions of the report received some time sgo, at a salary of $100 a year, he to also receive $100 a year from the Fire Underwriters. It was moved in amendment bv Coun. cillor Hughes that tenders be called for keeping the fire alarm in order and pro- viding all material for repaire for one vear, subject to supervision of the city Fire Board, tendere to be left with the City Slerk on or before noon on Monday the 27th inst. The amendment was carried oa casting vote of the Mayor. The Mayor was authorized to issue debentures amounting to $3,000 for a veriod of 20 years, bearing interest at 4 per cent per annum, in addition to the $3,000 the yoted on September 14, :896, for the con- struction of the park roadway. The tender of John Coombs was accepted for printing the City Report, it being the lowest. Council adjcurned sine die. -_—_- We were disappointed in the delivery of our fine Ustrich peck wear says James Paton & Co., but they are at last to hand and make a splendid showing. We have endeavored to get out of the beaten track, to show something new that would catch the eve (not forgettirg the pocket). Wedo not have to describe and show too freely but ask our friends to make a point o, seeing our Xmasexhibition. It’s all right New English ninnce meat for sale by the pound or tine at Beer & Goff. Grape Fruit received to-day at Beer & Gett’s. Xmas cards, calendars’ etc. inal] styles and prices at McMillan & Hornosby’e. Xmas cards, calenders, etc., at Mc- Millan & Horusby’s. Prince Edward Is!and Illus trated. Price 25c, for sale at all the bookstores. = A Christmas > Bargain in Stamped Linens We are now showing a large collection, of Stamped Lin’ ens in a great variety of designs and at a uniform Christmas Discount of 33 per cent. 60c goods for 40c; 30c goods for 20c., etc., etc., ete. ne 26060606 ODODS DOO 5629965425 BEER BROS | | | See our ileece lined Unéerclothing, put up one suit in a Our carpet department is full of nice ment. PROWSE The Wonderful Cheap Men SILOS OO 6OOO6OD56SH655 Something New Cigar or Cigarette cases sought from us, wished painted free. Gold and Silver Headed Canes. Any design Engraved Free. REDDIN BROTHERS, Opposite P. O GODS 0D] OB O]O6OO8D 03: 6B6R 0305302 SOD 6260660560505 SOCCH OR ete ee eeeeeeeeeteseeeNeeeee CCRC eee tee eeeee XMAS PRES- ENTS Look : Every : where else if you please : but post- pone buy- ing for the lit. tle ones until you have Heard our prices on useful gilts. PATON & CO'’S COTE e RTH SOCOM R EHH HERE H ee He ee oP Geese eeneeeteseee POPPERS RC RET Ree eee eee ee eee eT eee rr ere) L Ladies’ Sacques, Ladies’ Capes. Fur Collars, Fur Capes. Fur Jackets: Children’s Ulsters. Children’s Jackets, Ladies’ Hats. LADIES Underclothing, Kid Gloves, Wocl Gloves. Gauntlet Mitts. Gaurtlet Gloves. Wool Squares. Dress Goods. and useful presents, You will see many articles to interest you, both Tweed Overcoats, Worsted Overcoats. Melton Over2oats. Beaver Overcoats, Black Overcoats, Blue Overcoats. Boys’ Overcoats. Men’s Overcoats: Youths’ Overcoats. Boys’ Suits. Men’s Suits, Men’s Ulsters, Boys’ Ulsters. Men’s Pants. Odd Vests, Men’s Reefersg, Boys’ Reefers, box, all sizes in stock. AMAS Don’t fail to see this depart- uselul and ornamental. + s i res ae ws , oon , y z A PRIVATE DETECTIVE After a Government Official _ We are in the Dairy Supply business to stay, notwith- standing the unfair competition of an official whose travelling expenses are paid out of the public funds. We pay our’own, and will compete with any of the Quebec houses thus repre- sented for quality of workmanship in cheese vats. cream vats, either single or duplex, portable or stationary, temper- ing or receiving vats, and all other Dairy Supplies in stock or to order at short notice. We have on hand Alpha Separators which returns more money to the patrons than any other, Separator oil that will insure safe running at extreme speed than any other on the market. Butter Boxes for storing and shipping butter in. Dairy plants will run without an expert engineer on hand. Boilers that will save fuel over any other has been imported so far. Engines that do not require to be driven to extreme speed te obtain enough power, for une year. All work warranted Call at our up town store in the Temple, Grafton St, Charlottetown. T. A. MeLEAN Successor to McKinnon & McLean. ia ad e ap aed aaa, f Phos we | to m / by tins $e OME ie eae ane “4 er a ee Re. te ee Pa