~~ -—— “ t You will notice by the ill- « 7 eee a — Ry ‘ Bt oa ie . aa ae Reading Koom Houre of Comm nt \ j CH a ee WRT retest oy sas Ta Se Tc sod, Coad nla! by bi fetes: . eS = cA 4 . a i A That’s a strong claim to make for any corset. In this THE CORSET THAT CAN’T BREAK case it is substantially trae. This corset is one of? the best selliag styles of the fam- ous “D & A” brand. ___ “THE CREST” ee It’s a well made, finely fin- nished corset. It is made of fine jean with sateen facing. It is filled with narrow strips of steel. ustration why it is unbreak- able. Over the hip the corset is ingeniously constructed in such a way that the strain is not all borne by on2 or two steels. Especially adapted for rath- erstout .cres. $1.35. Moore & McLeod The Busi st Store on Ch’town’s Busiest Street. i —— Kh@ASRAAANAARARAARAAASSAASAS You ere Invited To call an | see our XMAS STOCK of Reed ard Rattan Chairs —Cobbler Seat Rockers, Fancy Oak and Mshogany Tables, &c , &€. ur Rattan Goods re Particularly Fine KAA AARARABRA = > So are the prices. Call in‘and look round. Our time is yours ~-we will be glad to show you goods, and quote prices. —Sel~ ections may be made now, aod will store ,for you and send home when you want them- JOHN NEWSON & EEC EEE EY FEE EE EEE PREECE ESE EEE Eee eee ARAACAA — ——— te What Will I Buy for [ISLAN : 3 yr ¥ ” wit) Sh ys 7 ; “ i "4 . S rr 7 2 is is True Liberty, when Free Born Maa na ving D. to advise the Public, may te Speak tree,’ —Evripipss Single ¢ 4 its a NR _ ee neta wer ( ee 1899 Co. Aa ma ‘The Queen Issues ee ee SPECIAL DESPATCH Lonpon, Dec. 28.—-Sir Chas. Warren has joined General tbuller and that columa will remobilized at Frere before again attempting an advance. Loxpox, Dec. 28.—The Privy Council held a meeting today in Windsor Castle, at which Queen Victoria proclaimed a warning to British eubjects not to assist the inhabitants of the Transvaal or Orange Free State, or to sell or transport mer. chandise thereto, underthe penalty of the law. The proclamation was gazetted last night. Lonpoy, Dec. 28.—The announcement ot the Berlin Tokal Auzeiger that, under the secret stipulations of the treaty, Ger many will take Portugal’s Asiatic Colon- ies and territory north of Zambezi, and England Delagoa Bay, is the most startling news of today. But the author- ity is not official, and the statement of the concerted action of the two powers aguinst Freach and Russian approbation must be accepted with reserve until the foreign offices confirm it. The alleged paymeat of 25,000,000 marks as Ger-] many’s sbare in this territorial trade also seems doubtful. Some disclosure of this kind nas been expected in diplomatic circles for several weeks, since the necessity of shutting off supplics of arms aod ammuovition from the Transvaal had become apparent wth the prolongation of the war. The Russian press forecasts the occupa- tion of Herat as the first consequence of British occupation of Delagoa Bay. The French journals are curious to know what the Washington Governmen;, will do respecting the seizure of American vessels by the British navy. I Cutevecey Came, Natal, Dec. 26th. — The naval gune began shelling the Boer SOME LITTLE RETURN GIFT a Xmas Gift Come to our store and we’ LL settle thefquestion for you | ny of the following articles coming from our house will make : nighly appreciated present ai dead Rich Silk Muffiers ,Rich Silk Handkerchiefs, Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, Beeutitvl Neckwear, Silk Lined Gloves, Fur Lined Gloves, Fancy Suspenders, Fancy Colored Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Ha!f Hose, ete. OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT ‘ r . coat, Trousers and ‘Fancy Vest for winter, workmen and No trouble to [f yourequire a Suit, Over , eo remember we have the right goods, the right prices, the right s skilled artist cutter in the person of Mr Sextus McLellan. show goods. GORDON & McLLLAN Men’s Stylish Outfitters.....- Or possibly some frien’ for gotten. We have left our perfume display open till end of week. We have a few nice pieces of regular stock still to offer you. We will make prices right. Don’t let the New Year come without remembering your friend. N. B.—A chcice line of Con- fectionery in stock, A. W. REDDIN, Phm, 8 Central Drugstore, Sunnyside. a Proclamation to British Subjects Slight Engagement near Kimberley—A Peculiar Rumor regarding the action of England and Germany concerning Delagoa Bay — Naval Guns shelling the Boers. TO THE EXAMINER. position at 5 o’clock this mornirg, us- ing lyddite. The shelling eontinued about two hours Ever since the engagement at Colenso the enemy have been energetically im- proving their entrenchments and can be seen galloping freely from hill t> hill, Ladysmith hada busy morning today shelling the Boer’s position on the Tunbn- larana mountains, Burseting¢sbells = were plainly visible at Chieveley. bal bil Careveray © -«p, Natal, Dec. 26.—Al- though the twoarmies were in sight of each other, with the temperature at 102 in the shade, the British yesterday enjoyed Christmas cheerfully. Captains Gileenfell and Kirkwood, of the South African Light Borse, left here yesterday to inspect patrele along tbe east- erp bills. Their horses returned at night alone. his cvullar-bone broken, having beeo thrown from bis horse while on outpost duty. Kivesueier, Dec. 20.—At half-past two this morning, a mounted detachment, uns der Col. Peazman, with three maxims, their entreach- Toll- reconnoitred. Leaving ments, the British advanced on pan. The Boer pickets fired and our maxims replied, the Boer’s disappearing over the ridge. Our gune then began to shell Tollpan ata rauge of 2,500 yards. The Buer’s gun dropped four shells near our men, but no damage was done. As the Boer’s were strongly entrenched we withdrew. Their guns are. well placed. Boer Reserves. Lonpox, Dec. ‘27.—The Daily News’ ’Cape Town correspondent says he learns from well-informed Afrikander Bond sources that there is a reverse of 8,000 European officers and men at Pretoria, all of whom are ekilled in modern tactics, particularly tbe handling of artillery. eee Horses for New Zealand. Wixwivgec, Dec. 27.—The Hudeon Bay Company has shipped a carload of Can- adiun horses to the New Zealand govern» mentas that government is desirous of learning whether or not Canadian horses will thrive in their warm climate. Plot to Relieve Prisoners. Loxpow, Dec. 27.—A Cape Town de- spatch to the Chronicle, dated, Dec. 21, says it ie reported that several men who were lately employed as sentries bave been arrested as the result of the discovery of a plot to contrive atthe escape of Boer prisoners. edie =npeiiagilliaiiloanpiciaean Minard’s Liniment Cures Burns & Sealds Reported Cabinet Changes. ee MonrreaL, Dec, 27.—Rumore of im- pending changes in the Laurier Cabinet | are credited in French Libera! circles and no one yet has made the faintest attempt at a denial. [tis assered that Mayor Parent,.of Quebdec, takes Mr. Tarte’s place as Minister of Pub ic Works, Mayor Pre- fontaine..of Montreal,succeeding Sir Henry Joly as Minister of Inland Revenue who will take the Speakership, replacing Sena- tor Pelletier, the latter getting a judgeship. Mr. Bernier, M. P., of St. Hyacinthe,, is slated for a cabinet position without: port- folio. It isssid Mr. Tarte will goto Paris for medical treatment, and while there will incidentally look after Canadien interests in connection with the exposi- tion. The Men of the Maines Newroar News, Dec. 27.—Tke Maine’s dead were brought ashore at 1.30: today on a lighter and transferred without ceremonies to a Cherapeake and Ohio special baggage train, waiting to transfer them to Ar'ingtou. A large sileat throag waiched ‘he transfer. The train will leave ai ten o’elock tenight. The coffins on the lighter were in two large- blocks, completely covered with flags, . om top of which were were wreatbe in profusion. At 10 o’clock an official visit wae. paid the Texas by the mayor, president of the tatives of the military from here during the lase war. Disappeinted Men in tha West Vancouver, B. C., Dec. 27.—~It does not seew as though British Columbia wi}! be allowed much room on the second Canadiao contingent. Militia officers here have not yet received from Ottama apy order for recruite, though the whole con- Col. Donal; ef the Royal Fusiliers, had aod three seven-pounders, under May,. tingent could be raised here. There are many disappointed nen in Visncouver and otoer parts of the province who. are anx- ious to enlist for tbe Transvaal. | By Subscriptians Monrazat, Dec. 27.—-The Baak of Montreal directors today voted two thou- ‘sand guineas to the relief fund for British ‘ally sebseribed 1,500 guineas. A Pleasant Sarprise. For those who save thought that cat- arrh i3 incursbie, and 'o0.wrom the con stent use of souffs ancieiutmemts hes been almost unbearable, is to learn of catarrb-~ ozone, the new medicated air treatment for Catarrh, Bronchitis and Asthma. Catarrhozone ‘s a guaranteed cure for these disenses and never fails to cure them. It cures bpichalation of medicat- ed air and always, reaches the right spot. This is no theury, bat the results of actual experience, and thousands of testimonials back up all we say for oar medicine. Price $1.00 at all druggists, or direct by mailon receipt of price. Send 10 cents in stamps for sample outfit to N.C. POLSON & CO., Kingston, Ont. er The British authorities have opened a war employment bureau to find situations for the wives and families of army re- serves. —e—— To Care a Cold in' One Day Take Laxative Brom> Qulnins Ta lets. \ druggists refuad the money it failato cur 2c. E. W. Grove’s sigaature is oneach bd “Why, Daisy, what on earth ails you? Your tongue has been going like a bell- clapper for an hour !” “Why, we're playing house, mamma, and I’m vou.”—Ycokers Stateaman. Mr. Arthur J. Barrister and Attorney at law being about to proceed to Souta Africa for the winter on active milit- ary Service in response to Her Majesty’s call, bega to anaoounce that in his absence his law- office at Souris will be kept open and all Jegal business will be prompily at- tend ed to under competcot management. Correspondenence may bs addressed to aim at Souris as usual, rrr Business Mens Atssociation,and represen— ‘soldiers, and the directors further person: | B. Mellish | Skirmishing Near Chie- veley Camp FIRING HEARD: AT LADY- SMITH " | RovaL Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartan Safeguards the food against alurn. Alsm baki wders aré the menacers to ith of the oat tee Reema ee Special — i Tuck’s Calendars Fancy Goods Toys aud Dolls Children’s Sleds: Fancy Chinawars All will be sold from now till New Years at ‘AL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. A ect New Year Gifts cheap, Come early and get firet choice, GEO. CARTER & CO Purveyors of Raney Goods, Toys}, ede. a eee Christmas And you are tived of fancy baking, and want some-good plain food. Try our— Parker Cream Tartar Biscuits, German Buns, Oatcake, and a loaf of our Duehbesse Bread. TeLeraone 98. D. Stewart Bouiese Bakery BAKES BEST BREAD. F. W. HYNDMAN, Tnstranee. FIRE, MARINE, LIFE, ACCIDENT, SICKWESS. PLATE GLASS. Tse Best ComPanres, and the lowest rates, for reliable insurans | Office 33 qucen{&t. Telephone|é7 20 Per CENT.. Giscount good opportunity to sel-. —is Over