w- SO. 6e8 NEW SILKS ~(pened Yesterday OTe e Some of eur Spring Stock of —Silks in-- Merveillaux Peau-te-Sois Glace Fancy Plrids Fahey Brache Talfetas Ouz silks this season are the handsomest designs to be hau, and values that cannot be ex-— celled. Some of our silks are in Blouse lengths only, so come early and get frst ehoice. WEEKS & CO The Peeple’s Wholesale and Retail. 2 5 Ar China Japanese Groas Grain [lamas Woire Gros-de-T our Stere. eeeee2oeesate Meeesd e266 ‘it’s only a Difference in taste When you Everything the same quality— BEST.” To-day Angel Cake German Buns, buy from us, you get 1s of “THE SOCOSESOHVOS BOSE Ceee 12¢ t ach. 10e LOe pr Tr doz. per doz. Corn Gems, Gatcake, Cream Tartar Biscuit 10c per doz. Parker House doz, Ginger Snaps, 12c per Ib. All kinds of pies to-diy in pastry, cream or coconut. Try our Ducherse Bread 4c per loaf. 12° per lb, Rolls 10c¢ per TELEPHONE 9%." D. Stewart Eoipse Bakery BAKES BEST BREAD. Seeeeceseseosee eF Sxoroe Oeeeneee0e*e 8OGCOOSO *00 et ee CARD! ee DR.'H- lL... DICKEY (ziate Clinical Aseistan at Royal London Opithalmie Hospétai, Moorfleids, and Central London Throat and Bar Hospital’) <PECIALIST---Fye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Orrice—Cameren lilock ResIDENCE—Richr: oak Ces. Orrice Hetrs—@ 6am, i Evenings oy av tment E,ee Tested and Fitted With Glasase ‘odpm Local and O.Y.B.—Regular meeting tonight in Offer’s ball. Iw portant business, S.Q. E.—An adjourned meeting of Lodge Eton, White Rose degree, to-night, at 8 o’clock; epecial basiness before the a Every member requested to at- tend, RaGiMExT OF GeneraL, s.— Russia is pro- bably the only country that could raise a regiment composed entirely of generale, who number 1248 They receive in salaries an aggregate of 3 500, 000 a year. as Natvurat History Scerery.—Mr. John McSwain fis easily our leading orni- thologist. Those, therefore, who take ad~ vantage of the invitation of the Natural History Society to attend the meeting next Monday evening, when Mr. McSwain will read bis paper on the classification of birde, may depend upon enjoying a pleasant educa’ ional evening. Tue Stantey.—The Stanley left here this morning at the usual hour,and ar- rived at Pictou at twelve o’clock. Her outward cargo included 72 pkgs pork and lard, 119 empty casks, 191 bags oats, 100 bags oats, 100 bags wheat, 92 dressed hogs, 109 cases “eggs, 72 pkgs. beefand mutton, 68 begs of sundries and 19 horses She also had several passengers, The steamer will leave Pictou for Charlotte- town to»morrow moroving at 7 o’clock. Drama at Kegysineron.—On Friday (tomorrow) evening the thrilling drama, The Irish Agent, will be given, together with an especially selected program of songs and orchestral selections. The drama has a cast of ten characters and it bas already beer rendered with success on two occasions. Admission, adults 25 cents, children 15 cents. Proceeds in aid of Indian River Churche A most enjoy- able evening’s entertainment is assured to al] who attend. Kirtixe oy Sreevens.— Rudyard Kip- ling is at present bard at work assisting to edit the newspaper, Friend, corducted by the war correspondents at Bloemfor tein. He has contribated the following four jines on the death at Ladysmith of G W. Steevene, of the Diily Mail : “Through war and “pestilence, red sieg _ and fire, Silent and self-contained he drew his breath. Brave not for show of courage ; his de- tire Truth, as he saw it, even to the death. A Five O_p GeytLemay.—Mr, William Sterns, of Charlottetown, P. E. I , is +pending the winter in Truro with his daughter, Mre. Anderson, Logan Street. Mr. Sterns was born at Bible Hill, Truro, eighty years ago,last October. aad Jast fal! wpent his firet birthday bere since he was eeven years old, W hen Le left Truro there was oniy one church here, the Church of England, the building now berng used by J. A. McKenzie & Sons as a meat market and grocery. He saw the firet eteamship, the * Royal William,’ tbat ever crossed the ocean from this side, and rode on the first rail car ever run ip America. Mr. Steros is hale, hearty avd and he says he was never ill a day in hia life. —Searckligbt. WANTED TO RENT. active, Su table offices (twe) in c2nteral part of city. —ALSO— Warehouse fer storage purposes. dress applications to J. F. SHATFORD, Hotei Davies, Charloiterosn. Ad- DIED. At White Sands, on February 15th, Joseph Addison, youngest son of Jeimer E, and Annie Derby,aged 10 vears and 6 mooths and 21 days, He wae wire abov his age and died trusting in his Redeemer. Pa. ao In a pair of those Ladies or Mens Boots —that we show ia our window this week —you will be sure of getting good value tor your money. Odd lines worth from $1.60 to $2.25 All going at $1.25 @ pair R. K. JOSTS. Stamper’s Corner. Ciher tems, THE DAILY FXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, MARCH PERSONAL Mr. J. A. Robertson, the well knows hardware traveller, is a guest at the Hotel Davies. Mr. G.A. Thompeon, of Montague, is in town today. He isaguest at the Queen Hote). Mr. Thos. Kickham, of Souris, was a passenger by this morning’s train from the east. Mr. W.E Smith, representing Gnae- dinger, Son & Co., Montreal,is at the Hoiel Davies. Mr. S. M. Bent, of the Summerside Journal, paid a flying visit to Chariotte- town yesterday. Mr. J. F. Shatford, of Halifax, is here in the interests of the Veeuuam 0:1 Com- pany, Roechester, N. Y Mr. Shatford isa guest at the Hotel Davies. Mr. F. B. Butcher, ineurance adjuster, arrived from St. John last evening and this morning went to Summerside te adjuet the loescustaincd by Mr. J. B. Russ. The Methodist ministers at their meet- ing yesterday passed a resolution of con- doience with Rev. T. J. Deinestadt, in the death of bis daughter.—St. John Tele- graph. Mies Dalton and Miss McKiever, the former representing Stanley Bros. and the latter Weeks & Co., were among those in attendance at the big millinery open- ing of Manchester, Robertson & Allison, St. John, N. B. Mr. A. 8. Jobneon, senior partner of the well known firm of Jobnson & Johnson, has decided, in the interests of hie health, to retire from the retail drug business and become A traveliing representative of Parke, Davies & Co., for the provinee of New Brunswick. This firm have their headquarters in Detriot, with branches at Walkerville, Ont., and Montreal. Mr. Johnson will croes to the mainland on Monday en route te Detriot In business and social circles Mr. Johnson will be greatly missed. Parke, Davies & Co., are to be covgritulated upon securing his eervices. “ THE IRISH AGENT.” A correspondent says: “The presenta~ tion of the foureact drama, * The Irish Agent,’ at Kelly’s Cross on Monday even- ing last, was an unqualified success. The play was an interesting, well-developed ylot, abounding with thrilling incidents, bat by no means deficient in amusing situations. Mr. Clement Fiond as Shaun Brady, in the tiie role, played the part of the cruel-hearted, unscrupulon3 agent to perfection. There was @ natural arehnere about M. A. Smith, as Darby Riorden, Sbaun’s accomplice, which, villain as he was, wade bim a great favorite with the lovers of sly bumor. Mr. Millweod Doyle, playing Con. O'Neill, ao oppressed Irish tarmer, acted the role in a@ forcible, sympathetic manner. Tighe Murphy, Con’s best friend, and Barney Burke, A strolling fiddler, impersonated by J. H. teady and Fs G. Monaghan ret pectively, were always in the goud graces of the audience. For rollicking, good-natured fun, Tighe was typical, and Barney map ipulated his bow like a lineal descendant of the Irish birds. a. E. De ghan,as Frank Sheldon,a young Eueg ishmao 10 love with Mars 0 Neill, Cou’s daughter, was en excellent char- acier,4while Matth as Smith,as Father lom the parish priest, was eo adapted to the role tbat he seemed |'ke # real gentl<«~ man of the cloth. Of the ladiee,Mies Flood, as Mary O'Neill, the heroine, deeerved the plaudits tbat greeted her. The role of Norah O’Nell, Marv’s invalid sister, was } well filled by Miss M. McMahon, while Mi-s Sopbia McMahon as Kate Henuessy, uaid of all work, was a most humorous, evtertainiog jadivi idual. The audience was jarge, every seat in he hal! being occupied aad standing room sla premium. oo Affer Dinner To assist digestion, relieve distress after eating or drinking too heartily, to prevent constipation, take Hood’s Pills Sold everywhere. 25 cents. as -_ TEE Want wall psper? Make a memo of sizes of your roomsand call onthe wall paper men.--Moore & melieod. —_— Carters Seeds. Crow. -—es-— Beoxe rue Ice.—Betore leaving fcr Pictou thie morning the Stanley broke the ice between the ferry wharves ino or- der that the steamer might be put on the route between Charlottetown and South- portat once. Tonxicut.—Band of Love celebration at the Salvation Army tonight. Good temperance songs and recitations. Don’t fail to hearthe children. Admission 5 cents. Mr. S. N. Eaarwn’s concert is post- pened until Tuesday, May let. WANTED. About the 20th of April at Crowlands, Charlottetown, a good plain cook. Aleo a houze-parlor maid. Good wages tc competemt pereons. References required Apply by le‘ter to peiy oY “MRS. BAYFIELD, Hillsdale House, Aunapolie, Nova Sectis dy & ekly 20 “9e 1900. CO ae Local and Other ‘Hem, Ww ELL Done.— Traro is to breve a sewer- age system to cost $100,000. ik wmunconian Recirat Thureday, April Sih. Don’t forget the date. “Tue Irish AGent,” a thrilling drama, will be plaved at Kensington to-morrow (Friday) evening. Don’t fail to see it. P. E, Isuanp Boerirat.—The P. E Islard Hospital has received from Mrs. Dr. R. Johnson, the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) towarda defraying the cost of i a laundry plantin the new hospi ta . Mies Toway’s Funwaat. —The fuceral of the late Mi*s Mary Lowan, whose re- mains arrived in the citv la-t night, will take Pp! ace on Friday at 2 p. m., from her sister’s residence by carriage to Sherwood. Was Bapty Scarep —Jehn E. Tarbell attempted to break into and roba grocery store at Lemont, Il]., on Monday night. He was ehot at and dropped dead trom fright. First Sop Ternep.—The first sod of the underground rapid transit railway of New York was turned the other day, This is an immense undertaking, requir- ing tbree years for its completion. The cost is $35,060,068. --- ~~ —— W. L. C.—The regular monthiy meet- ing of the Woman’s Local Council will be held in Prince of Wales College, on Saturday, Marek 3lst,at half past ihree o'clock. All affiliated eocieties are mem- bers of the Council, and a large attend- ance is much to be desired. Scuoo. or Sciswoa.—Mr. J. D. Seaman bas very kindly handed us a copy of the official programme of the Sammer Schoel of Science which will hold its fourteenti session at Bear River, N. S., from July 26th to August 10th. Mr. Seaman will gladly furnish copies of the programme to al] desirous of obtaining the same. Trayks.—The Lady Superintendent and the nursesof the P. E. Island Hos- pital wieh to convey their thanks to the presideot and other members of the Ladies’ Aid for the many kindnesses lately shown them. All that bas been done by the society to make them eomfcertable in their new home will not soon be forgotten Perice Covrt.—This forenoon Albert Webster was sentenced to two months imprisonment with, hard labor for stealing juvk from Louis Block. Henry Weleb for stealing tobacco from John Cameron, was sentenced to pthree months imprison- ment with hard labor. William McCabe, charged with being implicated in the larceny of ihe tobacco was, discharged, there being no evidence against him. Marriace Turis Morninc.—The mar- riage of Mr. John Wheatley and Miss Hooper, daughter cf Mr."James Hooper, was quietly solemnised this morning by Rev. T. B. Reagh. After the ceremony Mr. and Mre. Wheatley left on atrip through the privcipal ,cities of Canada and the United Statee, followed by the best wishesef a great miany friends. Among the presents received on the inter- esting occasion was an elegant smoking chair presented t> the groom by bis fellow. boarders at the Stumbies House. Weppixe Beiis.—'he residence of Mr. Norman McDonald, Ebenezer, was the scene of a very pretiy weddiog on Wednes- day last, when, in the presence of a Buin ber of iuvited guests, his daughter, Han nah Grace, was married to N Ison Stead, of Wheatley River. The officiating ciergyman was Archdeacon Reagh, of Milton. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary A. McDonald, eisier of the bride, and Mise Maggie Lowe, of Charlottetown, and the groom was eupoorted by his brother, Mr. Richard Steac, aod Mr. Robert Mitchell. The bride looked charmiug She was beautifully dreseed, and held in her hand a bouquet of flowers during the ceremony. The wedding presents were numerous aud costly, which goes far in showing the popularity of the recipients. The evening was pleasantly whiled away by meane of games, singing and music. Attbe coming of the“ wee sma’ hours” the pair etarted fortheir ncw home at Wheatley River followed by showers ot rice andthe congratulations and best wishes of alitheir assembled friends. | iH . | | , } ™ vTvyvwrTyVvveyreyT eee eee eee VvVvvTTVvVVTVTVV ere Hair Nail —_____—_———. Clothes Tooth Flesh Di One Fifth off Reg ilar Price, Puffs, Puff Boxes, Perfume Atomizers. THE SAME. <p Ape pp phbh bbb bbb bib bb bbbbb bbb bbb bb bbe eee eabe sabe sass asaad ¥ we oeeneevieeee fy MEET ME AT THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE Necktie ry =, Many men buy a dozen ties a year, some buy six, others buy a couple—all buy one. There are so many different tastes as there are men, We don’t expect to please all, But we can please all men of good taste Four-in-hands, Puffs, Bows, Knots, and Flowing Ends. 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