_ ns mena at ntact tt THE PAILY BXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, DECEMBER'{18, 1900, 100 Kegs of GRAPES /.AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. AND 75 BOXES of ORANGES and LEMONS Wholesale and Retail at WwW. A. HUTCHESON’S, CROWN CONFECTIONERY. - HOCKEY BOOTS 150 PAIRS MENS AND BOYS HOCKEY BOOTS. | Gocd quality and good fitters. society, sothat the one will help PRICE $1.75 TO $2.25. (ret a pair at J. B. Macdonald & Co. i MORE FUN And pleasure to the squre inch in THE RINK Than anywhere even at five times the cost. A splendid SHEET OF ICE is assured forthe Grand Opening. XMAS AFTERNOON. Say boys thy ladies want to go, vou know the rest. TICKETS ARE EASY To get at Hughes’, Red- din’s, Johnson's or of THE MANAGERS) } See about it soon. ; } NOTIGE! ee In the matter of Thomas J. Morris, of Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, merchant. Notice is hereby given that Taomas | J. Morris, of Charlottetown, in| Qneen’s County, in Prince Edward | Isitand, merchant, has by an assign- | ment bearing date the 27th day of | November, A. D. 1900, assigned all! his estate to me, the undersigned, | Jeorge E. Auld, of Charlottetown. | nerchant, for the general benefit | xf his creditors. Dated this 28th day ef November, | \. D. 1900. GEO E. AULD. | finances ; ; |* above suspicion. APPROPRIATE XMAS FOR ABSENT FRIENDS COPIES OF THE Prince Edward Island H- ustrated Edition of the TRADE REVIEW Are to be 1ad at all the leading bookstores. 80 pages of illustra- tions and discriptive matter entire- | ly devoted to Prince Edward Island. | An appropriate souvenir to send to friends. he issue is limited. Secure a Copy at Once dawn of the Twentieth will a }ing, by Dr Anderson in of the continued | Natural |Historv toricai and antiquarian societies. ential admission of British goods— | in | Germany charged the full tariff 'against the grain and other pro-| | -onsequently |States, in his last circular : RSENTS THE DAILY EXAMINER ket DECEMBER 19, 1908. The step taken last evening was timely, inasmuch the of the Nineteenth Century and the as twilight suit to and complete the organization of a strong society, to hand able time begin collect, to records ot is the object of which and preserve, and down future wenerations the past in so far as this concerned. The great value of such records was pointed out, last even the address, ceurse opening that Mrs and those who have assisted her of his excellent and we (think Gardiner in the promotion of the enterprise are deserving of great credit, as well as support as who have time devote to matters of historic It yery that upon and sistance of all those to interest. tory is to know step conditional the af- filiation of the new society with our and Antiquarian is the other, and energy will be con- served. In this small community it is of prime importance that there shall be unity of action on the part of those few persons who can afford time to prosecute such researches and studies as are imposed by his- EE A CANADA AND GERMANY. A result of the Canadian prefer- about the only result so far notable —has been the loss of Canada’s profitable grain trade with Ger- When Canada discriminated the Mother Country, many. favor of Province is] : | the wise of old satisfac- | | the | lucts of this country. rrain shipments to Germany have | all but ceased. In rerman ports ten cents per bushel tre charged upon Canadian wheat upon United States To make the matter worse nore than vheat. rermin exports to Canada are rapid- y increasing in value and quantity, iotwithstanding Canadian j | ' i | our preferential PUT DOWN CORRUPTION. We regret that there isa sition in some quarters to let dispo the rascality perpetrated in the recent elections go unpunished because our interests may not be advanced it the law should take its course. Allow evil to prevail in order that that the favours of a corrupt cr) j good IS cvovernmenta: 1dministrationu may come to certain persons and interests. This is the moral stand ard held up to the public by thos who profess to be very virtuous te Righteousness,’” we time, are told by “exalteth a latter day liberais see loss to this country, l the nation.’’ But some of our unrighteous not to are permitted go enough to insist that there shall trial of the charges of dishonest practices that justice. Surely there is honesty in this Province be a have been preferred, and that those who have triumphed by wrong do ings shall be put down. Let ‘“hew to the line, let the chips fall where they may.’’ greater menace to the future of us There is now no this young nationality than the political corruption which is ram- pant throughout the land. Letit be put down. i 2 A - A POINT OF ARGREEMENT. Our journalistic Admiral Perter, K. C. B., evidently knows how to)| sympathise with Senator Ferguson, | who has also had his ups and downs | If there were at hand of King’s, New Bruns- in politics. the annals wick, Island, another lively tale of dis- appointed political ambition might be unfolded. But in this regard it | perhaps, best all round to let) bye-gones be bye-gones. Sufficient | to know that one of the fallen of | other days sits at the right | as is, now the other, having emerged ‘* below,’’ is now Guardian office, with a balmy poli tical breeze blowing fair. [t is also to be noted that there is one important point upon which they are agreed—a point to be ‘‘accentuated’’—viz., that in ap- pealing to the people with the de partmental offices all vacant, Pre tariff with Great Britain. The;*. . F ; di -mier Farqunarson is guilty of ; ,atreal Board of Trade is now, } ; . + ‘constitutional outrage’ and an coing to petition the to make through > are cold, Government TO reat Britain, for the purpose of btaining the benefit of the most avored nation clause for Canada’s But itis not at all pro. able that this movement will result ’ominion vertures Grermany, ros luc —< n anything,—unless a correspond- ing advantage be given te German 'o ods inour markets. > ati Henry Ciews says of the United ‘* Our prosperity rests upon the sure foun- dation of the products of the soil, whether in the line of agriculture or of mining. Our manufactures are invading and conquering the world’s markets insteady progress ; trans- portation and manufacturing cor- | porations being thus fully employed present an inviting field for spare capital. The iron and steel trade has adjusted itself to a normal and still profitable range of prices, and last. but not least, governmental are like Cwsar’s wife, unprecedented act. Agreed upor this point, which we hope the people will particularly remark, let us hope that they will enjoy their New Year's goose, and go on in the next century to serve their country to the best of their several ability. - TT GF The ex-Empress Eugenie is now almost tco infirm to go about at all. She his endowed and entirly sup- ports the Benedictine monastery at Farnborough. Surrey, and there two monks are always praying for the souls of the Fmperor and Prinze Imperial. 2 Le JouRNAL, ot Montreal, remarks that ‘‘ Sir Louis Davies and the principal Liberal organ of Prince Edward Island are in accord in in- sisting upon the necessity of having at Charlottetown a Cabinet friendly to that at Ottawa, in the interests of the finances of the Island.”’ ‘“ There as here ’’ it continues ‘“‘the struggle wasn't upon the merits ef the provincial cabinet, but simply upon the utility of being in harmony J with the central power.’’ <a = ed ps ~~ es rea eae 1 7 WE WANT YOU To examine our stock of Fancy FURNITURE a> MARK WRIGHT & CO., Home Makers, Suitable for Holiday Presents | LIMITED. nnwhipt ot | ‘choose trom. | } those of Queen’s, P. K. | i Sumptuous | hand of the leader of the majority | in the Senate of Canada, and that | from | ‘* on deck’’ in the | i i i | | } } an - ‘ \\ Ip Among the Scotsmen. YES, THE HIGHLAND PLAIDS | Are much in evidence this year. We have another batch of C lan Tartan Shawls to hand for making those popular and serviceable SHAWL CAPES. The prices are small, the Shawis. are large. The $3 kind for $2; the $4 kind for $3; the $5.50 kind for $4.25 and so on, 59 to Big lot of Clan Tartans among the lot «f Shawls at $2, many have paid $3.75 for no better; a Shawl, 1.50 to 2.00 for mahing, 2.00 for Shawl, 4.00 for a Cape to order How is that fora Xmas Gift. Furs AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS GIFTS THAT ARE SEEN A geuine Xmas Gift is given asa kindly remembrance. A gift that ‘s ornamental can be placed in full view and causes the recipient to have you constautly in ‘“‘kindly re- membrance.’’ You should there- fore place ornaments on your Xmas Gift list. We are now showing a specially large variety of lovely fi ;ures ornaments at special pcices foc Xmas. F youd like to hit a man where he'll feel it, get him a smoking jacket or a long gown. and If he has both of them let the gift be a dress suit case or umbrella, pair of gloves, or half a dozen fancy shirts. But the list of things we carryisa long one. You should come in and see the store while it’s in holiday attire. No need of oringiug much money.—James Paton & Ce. Yes, this big store is ready amid its bustle and hurry; we've been on the leokout for some months past, and aspic, span holiday stock of the useful for your friends awaits you here.—James Paton & Co. 13 large booths, loaded down with suitable Xmas gifts.—James Paton SUMPTUOUS FURS With cold weather ready toswoop down on us any day, the putter off will be apt to sigh because she lidn’t bestir herself when our full steck was practically unbroken. Yes, and our prices much less than sther people’s—but this last you'll ways find here, full stocks or de- pleted stocks.. Special orders tak- nfor any kind of furs by wire. There is yet time to wire te Mon- creal or Quebec for any kind of fur at any price.—Jas Paton & Co. A NICE SILK DRESS A nice silk dress will never be re- ‘used by any woman. There's no ovelier texture in the world. Patens have a reputation second te The best are here and cest Paton & Co. ilks 1one put little. , You couldn't possibly walk hrough our Clothing department hese holiday times without stumbl- ng over just the thing you are ooking for as a Xmas gift for ather, brother, lover, husband or riend—because we've had this oc- ‘asion in mind for several months JAMES PATON & CO’Y. es ‘ } able to wear imitatien furs. past, and have been collecting up nice things te place in your way. The price will no stumbling block, however, when you come for silk mufflers at 75c to $1.75. Jas Paton & Co. Knee Pants for little Willie, worth $1.35, for 9c. Suits, reefers ulsters and storm coats. A nice with flannel- J. Paton & lot of blanket coats, ette soods and tabs. Co. : To make aman happy buy his Christmas gift at Paton’s. Here is a storeful want, things that men need and appreciate every day of their lives. How easy to find just what will make “his’’ Christmas happy if you come here. And the quality of a gift from here will never be ques- tioned, as everyone knows this store is the one that does not stoop to in- | ferior geods. Jas. Paton & Co. Wearing real furs is something like wearing real diamonds. It all depends upon the ability of the wearer to wear real furs, to be Any- body can afford to wear the furs we offer this week, however, both from a standpoint of quality. Many | fur collars discounted 20 p. c. off; a real seal collar, worth $6.75, fer $4.50, and 20 te choose from. Whether she’s thinking of father, husband, son, brother, or body else’s brother doesn’t matter either. Our line is the great line and fits all purses. J. Paton & Co. Whena man’s best girl knows him to be deserving, she'll contri- bute her last dollar, if need be, to give him some little present at Christmas. Dollars go as far here as anywhere, then you have the ad- vantage of the biggest variety of goods and the largest assortment of each kind. Visit us this p. m. Jas. Paton & Co. lf These Boys’ Overceats, UI- sters and Reefers could speak they would cerroborate our statements regarding fabrics, fit and finish, and what a complete stock it is. Boys’ overcoats from $3.50 up. Boys’ reefers $2.50 and up. Boys’ Ulsters from $3.75 up. See our Xmas offer on Boys’ odd pants, sizes to fit bovs of 14, worth $1.35, tor 95c. J. Paton co. Christmas Presents Everybody is thinking of what to give and where tq buy. plan early and get the best selec- tion. Our display of holiday goods this year is the biggest and the finest we have ever made. If you want to make alight pocket book do heavy work in your holiday buy- ing, call at Paton & Co. JAMES PATON & CO’Y.. of things that men some- | Wise to, STORE OPEN EVENINGS. Gift Hunters Alert! Holiday times are not what they nsed to be. The people do not wait until the night | before Amas to secure their giveables. Each | reason the buying is done earlier. This sea- son a new record is being made by the early gift hunters. They are out in force search ing for the novel. the pretty, the serviceanle gift things. Many good gift things have al- ready disappeared from the store. Mapy cannot be duplicated. Fair warning ! Only five days and nights are left you for | | . Christmas shopping, and each day lessens your chances of securing just what you thought of buying. Make up your mind this evening, What shall the gift be. Also, the Canadian Trade Review for 25c. One hundred men’s Ulsters, tke $4.50 kind for 33.75. All our Youths’ Ulsters up to $7, for $3.75. All sizes. A big lot of children’s at 1-3 off, for this p. m., 7 Paton & Co. All Woeden Toys in big reom at rear of store, 1-3 off. KID GLOVES. Did you ever know a lady who had toomany kid gloves? ‘We think not. Then, if in deubt what to buy come to our Kid Glove Department. A pretty Lox given with each pair of Gloves at $1.50 and over. Kid Gloves at 25c Kid Gloves at 55c Kid Gloves at 65c Another great value at 7bc, 85c and $1.00. Our gentlemen's lined gloves at 75c are moving like snew ona June day.—Jas. Paton & Co. Boys’ heavy nap or frieze reefer®, tweed or Itaiian cloth lined, from $2.50 up to $4. James Paton & ©). Prices cut very clese. Don’t fail to get your presents here. We have positively the best variety of the following goods in the city at the lowest prices: : Reefers, till 9.—J. Fur lined Gloves, House Gowns, Silk Underwear, wool Underwear, white and colored Shirts, silk Suspenders, Sweaters, Night Robes, warm Vests, Pyjamas silk Umbrellas, silk Ties, Scarfs and Mufflers, linen Handkerchiefs, silk Handkerchiefs, card cases, pigskin Purses. Studs, Links, ladies’ fur lined Gloves, ladies’ Ties, ladies Paris made Silk Blouses, ladies [rish Silk Lace Handkerchiefs ane Fancy Ties. James Paton & Co Ponderous Toy Bargains at the Big Store [Immense crewds of holiday gift buvers invaded our wondertul toy bazaar last week. Thi usands of children viewed in speechless admiir- 'ation the many glittering toys that | are destined te eladden the hearts* 'of many little ones on Xmas morn: ing. For the next eight days buy- ‘ing TOYS will go on without cessa- tion from 8a m till 9 o'clock every night. Remember our toy stock is almost inexhaustible, bigger and better than last year. Prices from 15 to 29 per cent. lewer than ordin- ary prices. JAMES PATON & CO’Y. a .