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  for Father
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Mother. Sister,
Brother or
  Sweetheart
_WS 80ing to be easy to select proper gifts for
Christmas this year if you come to E. A. Foster’s,for
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we have just received a line of Christmas goods that
even surpasses our own ei_rpe¢tatipns_
_ We planned on offering our customers some-
thing decidedly new and fine in Christmas 'fm this
NO ‘NATION has yet succeeded in _ WOULD _you consider it a shady
torpedoing thecensorship. trick to present a friend with an
umbrella as a Christmas gift? V
CHARLOTTETOWN is doins ’a- - _--
way with the gas system. lt will still THERE ARE HORRORS WORSE
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be
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Our Magnificent Showiii ‘I
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_ Artistic l’_icture Framing A Specialty'  ” 1' f"‘ 0
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_ I_n spite _of the great diiiicii-ity? of obtain- _ '
ing linen goods---owing to the War. '  »  _
We have a magnificent selection---pro-! 5 5
rg- -s ¢-¢_ _»~ .__ _
- year and we are sure' you will not be disagpointed
:given you see what we are displaying at the store
_These stocks include e thin in tliewa of
_Siiecial Christmas Candies, Pggieiyan lvgry, in indi¥id-
ual pieces and _complete sets, Toilet Sets, Box Cigars
and Special holiday paclfases or Cisarenee, Pipes and
Smoking Requisites, fine French and American
Christmas Perfumes, ‘combination toilet pre ration
sets, Kodaks, and many other appropriate gigs, sure H
to aripeal to everyone.
ff2_fl8€ t0 make up your Christmas list from
our offerings now while you have plenty of time and
can ma_ke a better selection.
Prices are very reasonable and we feel sureyou
  care of all your relatives and friends from
our greet variety of holiday offerings.
1 _
however retain the city council.
WELL, if we save up who knows Not far away;
goose for Chri
1 ree. y
0, how the boarders yell,
-- There is a. boarding house,
but that we may be able to buy a Where they have storage eggs,
918! Th times a da .
stmas, _ _ _
A LOAF~on the corner in Charlotte' As they cracked the aged shell,
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_ bably equal to our bestshowing. -__
Beautiful Hand Made Linens  ' `
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In drawn and embroidered work-all ready to end. Tray ' `
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days than a loaf In the bakery.
through . `
BUT LET U8 NOT WORRY.
Well,, life is all a struggle -
But the outlook’s not dismaying;
A game that isn't hard to win
ls hardly worth the playing.
TROUBLES OF A LINOTYPER.
/' (Kearney, Nab , Democrat.)
town doesn’t cost any more now-a- Out of onea rooster fell,
A GERMAN meat substitute was THE NOVA SCOTIA HIGHLAND-
found to _consisti largely of ground ERS.-
glass. Naturally the fraud was seen
hr
_   E. A. FOSTER
Central Drug Store.
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The Utmost in Xmas Gifts
for each and every Member of
the Family - `
French Ivory
Perfumes
Choi'ce.t`_hocolates A
And flew far away.
(London 0pInl0n.) _
The be-feathered Tommies from
Nova Scotia are reputed- to be the
most modest of men. Yet they can-
not deny that they plume themselves
on coming to our aid.
OF COURSE HE HAD.
They met by chance in the waiting
room of a. railway station. “My
friend," began the man with the bag
“A headline .states that a man made full of tracts persuaalvely, “have you
$2,400 off two aces, but Ed. Finch ever reflected onthe shortness of life,
says it is a typographical error and the uncertainty of all things here be- _
the money was made off "two acres.” " low and the fact that death is inevit-
---- _ able?" “Have I?" replied the man in
IT I8 SAID that the best way tc- the shaggy overcoat cheerfully. "Well
preserve apples in winter is to wrap I should say so. I’m a life insurance
them in newspapers so as to exclude agent!"
the air. The exception is made, how l-
ever, that the newspaper must be one ONE BETTER.
on which the subscription has been An Irishman was suddenly struck ,
paid, else the dampness 'resulting by a golf ball.
from what is "dew". may result in "Are you hurt?" asked the player
spoiling the fruit_- Exchange. "Why didn’t you get out of the way?"
--- _ "An’ why should I get out of the
LEGAL EXPERIENCE. .way?" asked Pat. “l didn’t know
there was any assassins round here.
“Do you believe that truth really "But I called ‘fore,"’ said the play-
lies at the bottom of a well?" queri- er, "and, when I say ‘fore,’ that is a
ed the young lawyer. sign for you to get out of the way!!
"It would seem so,” replied the old "Oh it ls, is it?" aid Pat. “Well,
lawyer, "judging by the amount of thin, whin I say 'foi€e," it is a sign
pumping we have to do to get a little that you .are going to get hit on the
of it." _ lnose. ‘Foive.'"
tchison ._ 
Toilet Accessories of every make an o and ry __ ..1giu.
Dressing Cases _ an Logo . _ _ . _ .
._ 32;?
l'lSC0ll 3 . . . . . .
Travelling Rolls Am 8.8, R  wg
Cigars-in tenths-quarters and halves Cen Pac. --  _gigs
Pipes of every kind and description 2,,,c,,,,,, 3,68,
Singles with case and wilho ut
Companion Sets of one, two, three and four
' t0 CHIC. _ Readinig ..._ 
And one hundred and one other attractive Gifts that
naming does _not give credit, to where credit is due._
REDDIN 
3387-12-13Mtf.
-M. .C.  ..
Mex Nor Power ._
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Bn . . . . . . . . . .
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66%
F t 105%
98%
P. S. Steel  76
1061/4
S. P.   07%
Studbaker  .. 113
U. S. Steel  118%
Union Pac  144
U. T.   114%
ACKNDIILEDGEMENT
, Witley Camp
Surrey, England
_ _ Nov. 25th .1916
Tortlie Secretary of the Belfast Red
rosa Society, Prince Edward Island.
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Just a few words to thank the kind
- ' ' women' of your society at homo for the
` ` ' ' nice warm "all wool" sox received
can assure you that uothing‘s apprec-
iated by our boys here more than a
pair of nice warm sox from de'ar old'
P. iii. 1. _ _
There is a draft of about two hun-
  `  rea and any or in picked out to go
_ _ d _
' ‘~. ` _ " ` across, llk_`eiy to Franca, in a few.
days time, maki_n'g the soxalq themore’
I _welcome at_tliis timg. And _alll our
' _ olks at home may f el ensured the
iio'ys or the iosin win npbom me good
name already :made by all Canadians
at the front. -
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‘ W through our quarter-master today. l_
_ For Pupils and Teachers
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Q" haunt, "rm ____2,° Ano   ._ .. _...ne
St _ bbog Easy Pieces 850 ~ '~
_ _  Drum. of M" __ Songs of the Hills, Landon
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' Yours Respectfully
' W.__BYRON LARKIN8
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lf you have 'Chtnrrlhl Deaf-
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upto it it pint or not viator
and 4 ounces of ulnted
Once more thanking our kind women-
Several letters have been received
om the boys of the 105th gratefully
cknowled n socks received from
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STUCK l]_llillll|lll|S HiPPilllNG§_lll THE WEEK
' (Special to the Guardian.)
HALIFAX N_ s__ December 15__ Christmas time with its radiance of
(Q,,°¢_at|0“ mmgshed by p_ g_ Mc. Bood cheer and merrimentis near. The
_ cnray & co., stock and bond- broiren. Mil" Hrs spent in shviwins and vlan-
menibers Montreal Stock Exchange, “mg f°|' that dll’ Of d1lY`B` Cl1l`iBifIltlS»
Mccurdy Bu|]d|n8_ Ha|"ax_ N_ SJ _( which ll0tl1Witl1Btal1dillg the blllck
clouds of war, will be again royally cel-
cLoS|NG pmoss ebrated. The stores present a-wonder-
ful appearance In' their Christmas dec-
yunrday -|-°_day orations and -the buying of gifts, large
and small, equals, if not surpasses
other seasons.
o e e _
The college students from the main-
land are counting the days until they
leave for home, which for many, will
-be early next week, when no doubt
festivities will begl*n in real earnest.
O U
Mrs. F. A. Young gave a tea at her
home in Surrey Place-, Toronto, this
week for her guest,_ Dr. Cath-
erine Travis, who made many friends
_hare while the guest of Major and Mrs.
Ba_r1tiett. Dr. Travis is a graduate of
McGill, Montreal, and medical grad-
uate of John Hopkins College, Balti-
more. Before leaving for service in the
wealth Club, on her experience in Ser
T R I-I the Duke and Duchess of
I O O
Mrs. J. iE. McLa.rty has gone on a
n_ionth‘s visit to her home' In Ontario
and to at-tend hor sisters wedding on
Dec. 27th. _
_ O O O _
Miss Guerda T-aylor who has been
at the Adriondacka for the past eight
months- is being warmly welcomed
lhome and her 1|-genqa aw deiggmed ,l“are'wells were said this week
‘that sho has _gently Improved ;|\_\Capta‘In T. E. FE. Robins who left on
health. on ner y me vnnsu menus Tlwflda for Hlliivr sh r°\“° °v°f-'
New York, Montreal and Miss Nan
Chapman in Moncton'. I
, C U O '
Among the recent visitors reported
by me zrzna ‘now in uwsnoit, Eng!
were Lieut. A. B. and Mrs. Cosh of
the' 105th Highland Regiment who
gg? the guests of Coil. A. G. and Mrs.
_ ke and Mrs. Bignall who crossed
over, to join lier husband Capt. I.
Stanley Ba|pali.___=__-__ _,je i' _
Their Excellencies the Duke and
Duchess of Devonshire _w'ho, with
_their two da htorl. Filly Maude
` en Ish 'andulldy ‘Helms p?bn-
&¥i,`a‘i-s spending a was in lion real
_wei-e&i‘:¢n_ a civic rewon Wednes-
dgy _ hinon. when ~ yor _Martin
gm an address from _Alle city In both
each and lilnllish. dilnke respon-
_ded in' bein ian_.¢ua__¢q. -_Tv -
.The illness of _Minn _Nolgwgbun
ton, who is suffering from anattack
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mon! to
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Ready to use Cushion Slips
Cloths-Doyieys-Centerpieces in endless variety-Bureau
Scarves-5 o’clock Covers-Shams--Pillow Cases  
_ _   10c to $7 50
0_5
Stampfd Linens ii ‘_  
All new designs, beautifully worked in artistic designs. Em-
broidered on linen, silk, lustre, etc_.........._....25c to $3.75
A splendid variety to choose from. All new de'si’giis. 'W'ork'- E
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ing materials in all shades. V .

Gifti'I`owels-Gift Table Linens, Boxed -Silk Drapes* M A
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~ Cushion Forms in all sizes and shapes _ __
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tertained this week by Mrs. H. W.
Longworth on Wednesday.
_ in s e
Mrs. Bullman left this week on an
extended visit to Boston'. Her'many
-friends wish her a pleasant visit and
an early return as she has been most
_indefatigable in Patriotic~work and a
favorite socially.
Mrs. Murdoch McKinnon was host-
ess for the evening Bridge Club this
week entertaining very pleasantly
quite a number of ladies on Thursday
evening.
C U U
Mrs. J. E. B. MacCready ileft on
Thursday morning to visit` with
friends in St. John and will probably
took place' on Thursday afternoon,
were elected. Mrs. H. W. Longworth
is_ President; Mrs. Bagnall, Vice Pres-
ident; Miss Ethel Haszard,Secretary;
pose -the House committee 'and Miss
A a. p
ing a liberal donation to the Scottish
W 's I-I spital in Serbia for the
during the past season, the new mem,
bots' adding greatly to the pleasure of
til -tho close of the fesltve season. _
l U U
Everyone was delighted with the'
Twilight Recital in the Baptist Church
last Saturday afternoon and 'are anttl-
clpating a similar treat today when
Miss Katie Stanley will have charge.
of thoprogram at Grace Church.
~ _ _ e e a
to
Y
seas. Captain Robins will be sincerely
missed this winter, especially in mus-
ical circles where' he was very popular.
U O l
ice-tennis is -the fad in New York
this yea-r and if plans materialize ice-
tennis championship will be held next
yenr.'l‘he idea of ice tennis is not a new
one as five or six years ago a match
was played on the ice in New York.
Ice tennis is one of the rnosrssnsat-
ionai sports in the world. Not only
must the competitor be 'the most skil»
led of skaters to make the quick starts
and stops necesary, but he must. also
be a tennis player.of the nr:-t quality.
I O
The patriotlce concc-rt In the Khaki
Club Hell-on Thursday evening was so
‘ n`e:l that ever item was
nicely arm _g y
a genuine musical treat. ‘ _
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' HOTEL ARRIVALS. _ I
W. H. Knoward, Freeland; J. W.
Palmer, Freeland; P. C. Gauthler,'
St. Louis; M. Matheson, Vnncouver.'
Revere. `
E. Brown, York; C. S. Shipley. Riv-
er Hc-rbert; W. H. McGregor, Lot
16; Thos. Corbin, Murray Harbor; M.
McNeill, New Dominion; S. MeNeIll,~
New Dominion; C. B. McLaren,
remain until after Chlstmas. ‘Gel_Jl'S8l»0Wl1Z G90- H- Myers. NGW
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Perth; A. S. Hamilton, New Perth;
Much interest centred In the annual _ H. Ross, Kansas; M. Kennedy, Bi-url-
meeting ofthe Ladies Golf Club which- albane; A. McLo'nn, St. John; Art.
McKinnon, Glenniadalle; J. V. Mur-
when the officers for the coming year p_hy. Montague. ,
Victoria. ' }
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GULFCL
.
The annual meeting ‘of the Ladies
Golf Club was held on Thursday
when the following " officers' were
elected for the ensuing yearz-
President- Mrs. H. W. Long-
\vorth.
Vice-Pre-s.- Mrs.. Bagnall. _
Secretary- Miss Ethel Haszard.
House Com.-- Mrs. T. G. Taylor,
Miss Amy Palmer. Miss 1-lopkirk.
Miss Amy Earle.
Green Com.-- Miss Edith Rogers,
Mdss Elaine Aitken. Miss Rose Long-
worth. "
Upon request the ladies voted a
substantial sum to the Scottish Wo
mens Hospital in Serbia for the up-
keep of an Ambulance. Much other.
business was also arranged._ _
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Mrs. fr. G. Taylor, Miss Amy Palmer., 1 _ - `
Miss Hopkirk, Miss Amy Earle, com- ' \‘_"\“‘\"’”””,!;3"“,
we
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Wm. z°ne_ DL Travis was pmctmng Rogers, Miss Elaine Aitken and Miss
in New Briton, Connecticut. She is R931*I-‘°“3“'°"hth°Gr°P“C°mmm°°
leaving for New Britton on Sunday to B “m°"° W°"k the Cm” “re 5"' _ ' `
give an address before the Com“nion'- _ '_
_ amen o - »
_bm , - » 'up-keep of an ambulance. The social _ _ _ '
° e e e side of the club was greatly enjoyed _  
Connaught and me Pl,-ineeee Pen-ion ali- _ ' _.
recently paid a visit to the Duchess ’ ' _’ - _ F'
of Connaught Red Cross Hospital at The d|ff°\'Bl\*» Bridiw Clube have »
Cliveden, .En'g1end_ postponed their schedule meetings un- .
Give a man something to wear and your gift
is ‘sure to be acceptable. I
Select your gift from our stock, and you can
be sure that it is right in quality, style and p_rice.
Our showing of Men’s Goods for the Christ-
mastrade is complete. Run down the list below
and then come in and see the goods. .
Paris Garters in pretty boxes . ._ ._ . . . .25c pr.
Silk Armlets    . ...25c and 50c pr.
Lawn Handkerchiefs  . ..   _$1.00 doz.
Linen Handkerchiefs, plain and initial
_    ..._...$2.00to$4-00 doz.
Cashmere Sox, plain and ribbed 40c, 50c, 75c.pr.
Unlined Kid Gloves  . _ .1 ...$1.25 $1.50 ea.
Woollen Gloves, black, grey, tan. .75c, _$1.25 pr.
Lined Gloves, Kid and Mocha .~.  .-.' _ .':$1-35.up
Silk Mufflers, every style . _ _ .' . .$1.25, $1.50 ea.
Fur Lined Gloves     ...$5.00pr.
Men’s Shirts, every style . _ _ . . _ ._ . . .$1.00-up
Ni ht Shirts, warm flannelette  ...$1.25 ea.
Pygamas, an ideal present .. _ . .$2.15, £2.25 'pr-
Umbrellas     ...$1.25to 5.00911".
Coat Sweaters, all styles _ _ . . . .$2.75 to $5.00__e8-
_ Sho; early while the assortment of goods
is best. e will put aside until Christmas any
The _ _ of _ _ _
tlI:‘f_ollo\vs the use _“dim
is  in a ektneme
goods selected now. Pretty Boices__and _Greeting
ards Free _
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