: , ¢ THE DAILY EXAMINER CHARLOTTETOWN, MAY 20, [899 WEEKS | Shirt Collar; Stock & Cuff IS NW COMPLETE We have liner s~ latest colc ed efi received fevere! ceresof Genis collars and cuffs, white’ nunlaundered sbirta, The above goods are bought for cash from the manufacturers as tbe old firm bought them. We think the vaiuesthe best ob- tains ble. NJ * ‘ Special Collars 3 ply linen, | atest, 2 for 25c. . ~ . Special Shirts Laundered $1.00 worth $1L- 9) Unlaundered 75c worth $1.00. Gentsdon’t pass us for gum mer underwear. In balbriggaa, natural wool, merino and outing shirts. Come to us for your neckties; an immense new stock, latest call. Prices to suit you. Don't pass us for Kid Gloves, Braces, Hos- iery, Sweaters, umbrellas and everything in Gents furnish- ings at lowest prices. Re- member our stock is all new, and very large. We will please you WEEKS & Ci Wholesale and Retail OPERA HOUSE. Wednesday, May 24th. The grand 23 Act Military Play | “THE VOLUNTEERS” —QOR-- “The Pride of Go'y, 6.” Under the Auspices of the A.C. A. C. see the grand millitary reviev in the first act by a picked corps from th Royal Engineers, headed by Bras B: id, Lo's Of Specialties Comic Songs Galore ‘Rib Pickling Dances Side Splitting Dialect Jon’t miss the camp scene in 2nd act. Vinnicombe's fine Orchestra in attendance Prices 25 & 35 cants. Had at Dodds and Rankins. eresh Chcco at3s To-night we offer fresh new choc> late drops, direct from the factory at the very low rate of Itcents per pound —OR— 2 pounds for 25 cents BEER & GOFF GROCERS Plan 0 PERSONAL oe eee Mr. James D Tavlor left this morning fo Boston Rev. Dr. Walker, R lio Bay, come to town this morning. Rev. A. Clarke, crossed overto Pictou by the Princeso this morving. Mr. L. L. Beer was a ya senger by the weelern train this morning, Mr.J.McDoneli, M. L.‘A,, left merning for his home. Mr. William Campbell,M. L. A., lefi this afternoon for his home at Sea View. Mr. James E. Bire ,M. L. A. was a ase senger by the western Wain returning to Alberton. ths Mr. Gilbert DesRoche, M. L. A., was a passenger by the western train this morn “ ipg returning to Miscouclie. Misa Eihe! Knight Mollison, the ac ress, will spend the summer months with her mother in Yarmouth, N, 8S. Mr. H. P. Duchemin, of the teaching staff of Pictou Academy, was @ passenger by the Princess last evening. Mr. Charles McGregor, was yesterday sworn in as @ member of the Board of S-wer and Water Commissioners. Hon. F. De St. C. Brecken returned to town this morning, after heing several days in the eastern part of the Island. Mr. and Mrs. R. XK. Jost were passen~ gers by the marl special lastevening, A good many friends wereat the siation to meet them, Mesers H.L. Chipman and E.B. Ebbette, who have been in Charlotte'own during the past few days in the interest of the Plant Line, left this morning for Ha ifax. Hons. D. Gordon and A. J. Macdonald, Georgetowo, and Mr. Cyrus Shaw, M. L. A., New Perth, were among the psseng~- ers by the eastern train yesterday returao~ ing to their respective homes. The report that the Priuce of Wales in- tende to visit Ireland is untrue. He was invited to do so by Earl Cadogas, the vice- roy, but he has notified the lord lieutenant thet bis engagements wili prevent his visiting bim this year as he hoped to do. Mr. Hugh J. MacDonald, of Black Bush, has taken his departure for the “Land of the Free andthe Home ofthe Brave.” Before his departure a oumber of and triends assembled at bis place of residence tendered him a banquet. THE THING FOR SPRING. Abbey’e Effervescent Salt is not only a Spring medicine. It is a general all.the- year-round cleanser ot the system and purifier ot the blood—but if you bave been neglecting your health at other seaeone, you should commence to use Abbey’s Ef- fervescent Salt now—you conld not choose a better time. Abbey’s Eff'rvescent Salt is a blood purifier and cleanser of the ejsiem, par excellence. Once you com- mence to use vou will continue it, I's effect on the human system is marvellous. Its daily use brings health. It is, besides, & most delicious medicine to take—de- lightfully palatable—esparkling and in- vigorating, witb absolutely no re-actiovary effects. It is prescribed and endorsed by the leading physicians of Great Britain, Europe and Canada, and is sold by al! druggists at 60 cents a large bottle ; tria! size, 25 cents. ~-—r Go to Beer & Gofi’s for cheap chocolate drops tosnight. Fresh chocolates only 14 cents per pound or 2 pounds for 25 cenir, at Bier & Goff’ to-night. At Government House eale peiurcs, bd ec-brac, furniture, Monday, May 22nd, at 11 o’clock. Government House eale begins at j] @:lock Monday. Furniture, pictur is, bricea-brac, etc. M ndayv— &e ; ow, Stylish Shoes for ladies—lot of style and wear for a emall amount of money. { ff} a yair for Ladies’ ; Chocolate colored shoes -- well made, well finix ished shoes—Dongola patent tip shoes at same price. For a little better §1.2 grade of shoe—lJight or heavy eoles. $1.5 For our comfort- $1.8 eble Blucher Shoe —lote of comfort and wear. For a fine turn shoe —patent tip | | | | ; | | R. K. JOST | STAMPER’S CORNER =e eee * @? eve e 2s ee ee SOOOCOOOL 000000900008 ADDRESS TO GOV. HOWLAN, From the Opposition in the Provin- cial Legislature. Yesterday afiernvon, after the Provincial Legi-la:ure bad prorogued, che members of the Opposition waited upon His Hooor Lieu ensnt-Gove nor Howla: in his office inthe Provincial Building and presented bim with the following address : — To the Honorable George W Horlan, Lieut.-Governor of Prince Edward Is- land May Ir Pies & Your Honor, —Koowing that your term a» Lieut. Governor of this Province is about to expire, aud as we are about retiring to our respective homes, the uodersigaed members of Her M.j-sty’s Loyal Opposition in the Legislative Ace rembly cannot aliow this opportunity to pass witnout conveying to Your Honora rense of the nigh appreciation of the-r manner in which you bave discharged tne important aud res; cnsible duties ‘of repre seatative Of Her Maj-sty in this Province, The interest which vou have taken tn horticulture in the face of the most Strenuous Opposition, must have resulted .O your entire satistaction as evidenced from the proceeds of sales of apples ship-~ p«d to Britain last tall, Agriculiure has profited wuch by Your Honor’s advice and the instructions given to our farmers, with whom yeu bave ever been in the closeet sympathy, w:ll not be misplaced. Be pleaced to conv-y to Mrs. Howlan the assurance of cur highest esteem and re- gard, and we hope that health and bappi- ness may atiend you both in your j-urney through life. Daniei Gorpon Jonn A Macponaip Cyrus Shaw James E. Bircn Jas E. MacponaLp Gitzert DeskKcenes Jouy KickhaM Wittiam CampPBeLi Mvurpocx McKinnon JosePH Fk’, ARSENAULT House of Assembly, May 19:h, 1899. The address was presented by Hon. Danie} Gordon, the Opposition Leader, and was acknowledged in a fitting manner by His Honor. — -<-—e— Touched a Live Wire. Kixeston, May 18.— Elijah Veale, aged 16, had a lively experienee with @ live electric wire. He wae going home ona wet night, when the hanging wire touched hiin on the shoulder aod gave him a slight shock. He pushed the wire aside and;his left hand became entangiea, and 20 0 volts went through his body. He could not release himself; men tried to pull him away, but were thrown down by the shocks. Relief came when the electric works were not fied and the machinery stopped 7 ore Dock-Latourers’ Strike. Guascow, May 19.--The dock labour- ers employed by ‘he Anchor and Allan line have gone out ona etrike. About 1300 men are idic. Three Aachor line steamers, two Donaldson line vessels, and three seam steamebips of the Allan sine are blocked, The dockers demand 101. per hour instead of 81., the present rate. At a conference the Alfano line cffizials of- fered to givethe men 91., an hour, but the representatives refused to accept thie pr position. At a’eecond confereace, bowever, the Anchor line officials coa- ceded the uemands of the dockers. d ickers’ Things to Make a Note of. W CT U—The regular mee ting of the W CT U, will be held on Monday after- noon at4 o'clock. Members are requested o be present as business of importance wil! te brought before the meeting. Scns of England—The brethern of Ledge Eton are requested to attend at their lodge room, tomorrow, at 10am, forthe purpose of forming in parade to attend D vine Service at,Baptist Church. Roses, naiural end artificial to be obtained at lodge rocm. A COMPLAINT — Sir,—I wish to cali the attention of the railway authorities to a | aisance which they are allowing to exist day and night under their eyes. I refer tothe prac ice followed by boardiog bonse runvers. Night efter night tose indivi- ucls seiz2 the satchels of Ipdies and er- deayor in asveaking way to inducethem to go with them. This business bas be- come something worée than a nuisance and should be put asiop toat once. If not the authorities will beer from me again CirrzeEN. May 20, 1899. President to Emperor. Wasnixcroy, May 18.—The following cablegram has beeu addressed by President McKinley to the Emperor of Rursia onthe | occasion of the opening of the disarma-~ ment conference: On this day of good omen I send my heartfelt congratulations on the opening of the conference at The Hague which had its origin in the enlght- ; ened and generous initiative of your msj- featy.” ea Sere | BORN. On the 18 h inst., at Caarlottelown, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martio, acon. _ beginning to end. Local andthe SeE lr —A fine pic ure of the Plant Line steamer -* Dachess’?1- Dow on view in the window of A W. R-ddin’s drug- store. 4! \s worth ging to see, Foorpatt Marou 4 verv gamef tov'ball was played between the West End *n:-aRisers »nd the Nevers a The former won bya «core of 6 to 4. interesting A Rewarp Orrerep.- The Provincial Government offers a reward of $100 for informath nth.t will lead to the conviction of the individual who set fireto Mr W.S. Stewart's summer cottage at Lewis’ Point It is beped that the miscreant will be dis~ covered ano punished ae bh deserves, abnatianie May Come Herg.—I« is possible, in the event of tne United State «hips under Admiral Sampsov paying Halifax a visi this vear, that one or two of them may b- askedtoc»me herein which cases our people will nave a chance to behold som: of the victors of the war with Spain Sarcrvay Haur Hortpay.— By the provisions of an ast passed at the recen* session ot the Prov ncial Legislature the Proviucial offic:ais are granted a half holi- day on Saturday afternoons during the summer months. A similar privilege is enj.yed by the provinsial cffisials else - where in Canada all the year. The Dominion offi:ial- »lso have a half holiday on Satur lays, “Tue Voitunreens” Don’t fail to re- serve the evening f May 24th inst., and take in the Opera Hovse and eee the great military play “The Volunteers” or ‘*the Pride of Company G” which will te siag- ed by Company G Dramatic Club, under the auspices of the A.C. A.C. Vinoi- combe’s Orchestra will render several choice sel.ccions between act ; also special ties will bey given consisisting of Ffongs, dancing, ete. Give the A.C A. C.,a fall house. Popular prices, 25 and 35 cente. Uxcre Tom's Canix.—Stetson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company gave their opening performance at the Opera Hoase laet even- ing to an eudience which fill-d the house. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” has always been populer in Charlottetown, and that last evening’s rendition was pleasng to the spectators was demonstrated by out- burate of laughterand applaure. Inciden- tal to the presentation there was some very clever buck acd wing dancing, and a southern cake walk, wao'ch were thor- oughly enjoyed. The performance is to be repeated this afternoon and eyening. “Goup's Great Love’’.—This was the subject discussed last evening by Evang ~ list Whiston beforea very large au- dience. Mr. Whisteo was a. h's best and kept things lively aod interesting from The singing was good and the eolos were of abigh order, The Evangelist bk} gin hie sermon with a short readivg from **His Mother’s Sermon.” He then spoke of the different wavs God en- deavors to prove His love to the world. His text was Rom. 5 8. Tomorrow the pulpit w il befilled both moraing and evening by the Evangelist, Subjects — “That neighbor of mine” end “The great ques» tion.” He will sing and answer questions. All welcome. discaeaioni Bors Bricape.—In St. Paul’s echco!~ room yesterday afternoon No 3 Company were form-d io line to receive Lieut-Col Longworth, 4th Regiment, C. A., who h d kindly coneented to act asex:m:ning: flicer of those who detired to be promoted to the rank of nonscom (Cffic rs in the company. The virious rections in equad drill were then performed, each boy acting os drill inst:uctors all ut which gave evidence of careful train- ing and attention. Lirvut. C |,Longworth, in very fliitering 'erms, expressed hitmerlf as being highly plessed with the simari acd soldierly mancver in which the different movemente hed been execuied and trusted they would continue to ims prove as they further adyvanecd in drill Lieut. Grey, on bebalf cf the cowpany thanked Col. Longworth for — his kind remarks and al+o for his presesc? with them as the examin'ng officer, It is needless to say the hoys were very much pleased and encouraged by the whole proce-din3s. The result of the ex:mivations and ap- pointments to be made will be announced at the next meeting for drill, Friday at.ci~ noon the 26 h inst. ems voce siarevuee Bang-up SF ishins - Gear is what you want when you go fishing. That’s just the kind wa have If you have twe or three dellars to spend on a fishing rod, weli guarantee to please you every time. We have some beauties at that price, Rods Hooks on ‘lies Reels Gut. Baskets Lines Everything you want at lowest possible prices. > 0 MO SE> OS 6 09D 5] OD 0 19S ODS ORODES ; : D]_OS- 4 BOSE OSB OS 742 4844 9D 08-2 ED DW HD OTH 206 i ne GES A AER RP "AO A 7 a Meet Me at the Always Busy Store. Saturdays Sale of Ladies Undervests This season’s assortment inc!udes all sizes -We have them from the small woman’s size co the extra large —long sleeves, short sleeves and no sleeves at all: The best values of the mill’s output, and only the best, LADIES’ VESTS—53 sizes in white or cream, fine ribs, chort tlecves Sc, 1O0co and 126 each LADIES’ VE\TS—Cream, fine ribs, fancy yoke fixe finish 14 cents each or ) for 2c LADIE®’ VESTS —Fine rib, cream, lng sleeves 1G6@ each LADIES’ VESTS —White, drop stitch ribs, lace top with baby ribbon insertion, fancy colored, aud self yoke. [Se and BSe each. LADIES’ VESTS—White, silk trimmed front, long sleeves: —or cream fine ribs, buttoned front, short sleeves $3e2 cents each Wool vests, silk vests and balbriggan vests u —a, splendid assortment, STANLEY BROS, | PSEA Lm SP Ha Te _eay 2 a te aad es Opening —» Announcement After long delay (waiting for supply lines) we beg to announce that we are © READY FOR BUSINESS We have a most convenient Studio, fitted up wish a new and cntirely MODERN LIGHT, up-to-date appliances a d a: essories, end every facility for turnirg out Absolutely First-Class / Pictures. i All our work will be FULLY GUARANTEED to be the te ¢ pro- 4 ductable, and satisfaction will be given to everyone, We cordially invite your inspection and will extend cou: teoas treatment whether intending sitters or not. : oe WESTLAKE BROS, PHOLOGRAPHER § Ncw Peowse Bioce.... —— & _a ———— ee — ceteenenennitateenmneonneeane anteaters et Men’ | is. 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