Wednesday. Tiecrmher 10, 1023, i . nip uahjy bewb. ; Now in your own town you can select SPLENDID JEWELLERY GIFTS IHhIi duality is appreciated and desired here in Uuperl just an it GRUEN viiitMia is lii any oilier larttc city. Just drop in at our stoic ami look at the splendid Diamond Hlntrs we have to show you. Some new stone just mounted up. Wo cany also a flock of unmounted diamonds and can in a short time mount up any stone in the same style nlid at the same prices as in any oilier city. Also our Silver Slock ,1k splendid this year. 3 Bulger & Cameron, Ltd. GIFTS THAT LAST eaaiaBaaaaaMBBBBl . BIG VALUES In all Dolls, Toys, Fancy Goods All price lire down (o rock bollom unit sprci.il Mili'd prut's in many lines. Oie II a call if you wish. In get (he liiggcl valus in lown for your money. The goods mid prices apeak for (iive u a roll mill yon will nol be. disappointed. We have practically everjlhing in (he gift line. Special in dull today. Se our Window. Open Evenings Till Christmas. An out of the ordinary Special Tim (iciHiine Thermo Motile ,ire ii.vnuily sold ul a fixed price lliroiuliiiiil U.oiada. hut we hitve permission lo ofrer uiie style nl u log reduction. Ociiiiiim Thermos Mottles. Nukle Ci . pini sue. regular price :i.r. Special $2.00 yuart ute. regular price 7. On. Hperi.d $3.75 OUR BOXES OF CHRISTMAS CANDY ARE EXTRA NICE AND THE PRICES ARE LOW. Gift Suggestions Waterman Pen-. Waterman Pencils, Sewing Set. Shaiug OutM-.. Perfumes, Brush", ; niera, Kvershirn l't if. French Ivory. Mani- ore Set. Safely llazors. Toilet Water. Stationery, .French Soap. ORMES LTD. DISPENSING CHEMISTS. The Rexatl Store. 3rd Ave. and 6th St. We Prepay Mall Orders. Nanaimo - Wellington COAL DOUBLE SCREENED! LASTS LONGERI Real Satisfaction Cheapest in Long Run! NO SHALE OR ROCK! COAL GUARANTEED! PROMPT DELIVERY. Albert & McCaffery, Ltd. Phones 116 and 564. Phone 109. Helgerson Block. Dr. F. P. KENNY Dentist X-RAY SERVICE. (Hiiro Hour a.m. lo 0 p.m. Open Kveiiing ly Special Appointment. . 150,000 PEOPLE TO HEAR KING KiiiK (ieoiKe will he one of the speakers who, from lime to time during the course of the Hrilish Fmpirc Inhibition at Wembley next year, will 'address audiences of 100,000 persons assembled in the Stadium the huc enclosure, with terraces of seats like the Colosseum, at Homo within iwhieh all games and athletic V-vcnts will take place. Some device had lo be found that would enable everyone lo bear their words, and hist week the exhi bition authorities tested the ("Public Address" system, used ; recently jn Canada by Mr. Lloyd Oeorge. Sir Trarrs Clarke, ' deputy chairman of the hoard, spoke into a small pedestal microphone, from which bis voice was carried lo an amplifier on a lorry, and thence transmitted to a halli'iy of "loud speakers placed on a sea f fold over his bead. The giant voire that re sulted ioiiiii lie iieanl all mor (he stadium with eae. Olhcr tests were then made, in order Hint some idea milil be pained of Hie slrcnulh required in hands and choirs for nexl year's con certs. Imperial pajjeaiils and F.mpire Sunday Thanksgiving service. REX INGRAM GIVES UP MOVING PICTURES FOR OLD PROFESSION XF.W YOHK. D.-c 18. -- The iiniiouuceiMiml lias been made llial Ilex Ingram, Internationally known moving picture dlreclor, will retire front his profession when his preen I contract ex pi re, owing to his desire lo re lorn to sculpture. Ids , ''first loe." Mr. I ii urn ui first Jieaa me prominent a a producer of "The Four Horsemen of the AporalypM'." He declopcd several star. amotiK Ibem Itudolph Valentino uml llamon Novarro, IFLOATING SPECKS BEFORE THE EYES MEMS LIYER TROUBLE WIhu iwk start l rirnl Mot tlW j ). iH-n rrltdm temt Ui turn Wark for frv MYtmd ni'i ymi feel as If jmi rn- rniir ui ftlM, mi r an n-m iurr3 that ..nr llvrr l lxl Wfirkmr -rofrly. Tin- iilial Ibmr t l" in all rr lwre ibr llvrr It Ui nr torfld. I I" Or ll up br ifcr u nf MUlMtru'a Uii l.irw 1111 and rhar away ttir arru niiiUtm ma nf wa.l awl putixiMi nullrr Iran Ibr trlMn. Mr. lw. .jrta-1. Irnkrlll. out.. roi- "I UMt U Ih- aulullr Imllirml Midi ritalln k Murm nijr ). Iwailjcln-n ami lrknr- In my H'KHi. I l-Hik Jul hair a vlnl .if your Mllbuni Uia l.Orr pill and irr lnrr havr frit a rH a I rrrr iftil - I aluajt Vrx-p IhMn on bawl." Mlllitim'o lio l.her CIIK arc Sr i iial al all ilralfrs. r mallnl dlrrri im riHi'ipi i.r prlrr li Tli T. MHb'iru Co. I.lliillnl. ToniMii. Out. Phone 84 Cash & Carry Here is a chance for anybody who wanl to save money. We will have in our Meal Depl. a fir I class selection of Turkeys al iio over 35c per lb. Flour, per sack $1.90 Flour, Pastry, D lb, sack 50c llolled Oats, II. vV K., 7 lb. sack 50 c Itolled Oats, 0 lb. sack 35c Oalmeal, It. ,t K., Dl lb. 70c Cream of Wheat, 5 lb. sack .. 35o Milk, per case $5.C5 F.iiKle llraud Milk. er dor.. : 52.40 .lap Oranges, per box ., 75c. Mixed' Nuts, per Ih. .... 30c Fresh Hon sled Peanuts, Ih. 20o Soda Itiscuits, per tin . . 45o Sujrar. 20 Ih $2.30 Creamery Duller, lb. ,. 5o Do your Xmas buying early and save money. All Orders over $10.00 E COM STORE 417 Fifth Avonue East. Local lamilPersooal li.C. Undertakers. o clock thi afternoon. ported on time. l Phone 41. Harners, Undertaker. Phone 361. if If you study economy China- ware and Dinner sets at reduced prices .at Tile's. tf I'oday's train ' from bu Fast lue ! arrive at S.:to this, after noon is I bice hours late. try A.-MJUsr.-weilinaloii or lelkwa Coal. More heaiV-- Less soot. PliilpoltV-Kvill &. Co. tf e lull range of Slippers for everyone. Call and sec them Family Shoe Store. Prices low. est in city. tf tomorrow will be the last mail for Vancouver and Victoria before Christmas and there is a ruli lo get letters and parcels away. Mrs. Oiler Uesiicr sailed last iiiphl by -1 lie Cardena for Vic toria where she will join Mr IJe-ner who went soulh a few days ao. C...ll. sleamer Prince Oeonie, Capt. Harry .Veddeji, due .frfun Vancouver and.Avayporls at 3 is re- . Union steamer Venture. Cap!. A. .lohnslone. is scbedulpil In sail for the south M 10 o'clock nexl Saturday morning arriving nl Vancouver Monday afternoon. H. C. Fraser, school inspector. relumed yesterday afternoon from Port Kiiilon where he was on depart mental business. He came in on John M. .Smith's I lays p.. rl Port Kssinglon ferry launch. Pasengers sailiiij,' for Van couver on the Union steamer t Carileiia yesterday aflernoon included F. O. (jo.e, V. C. Drew- er. (ieorse M. Murdoch, Hud I'orl lance. I.. Deeorniaux anil Mr. and Mrs. T. Ilensley. For the "Kiddie," . .-Itargains in Toyland att.THe'ii If Ml hate llyan ami tier nephew. John A. llyan, arrived from Stewart oh the Cardena ye.lerdar afternoon. They are sailing by the Prince, Mary lo morrow nnrninsr lo spend the Christmas vacation season in Hie soulh. '. Kor Holiday Shoppers. Xmas surprises for Values ,al Tile's. The municipal court of revision sat again at if o'clock Ibis afternoon and adjourned so that notice may be given to lhoe persons whose names are slruck olT the voters' list as householder following the recent finding of Judge- Young. 4k Tile's Store will be open every evening until Xmas. tf CP. It. steamer Princess Mary. Capt. Arthur Slale.r,oulhbounil from Alaska port lo Vancouver, is not expected in port before tomorrow inorninp. The last hip out of Alaska lo reach the south before the Chritma holi day season, the vessel is bring ing south a large number of ' passenger. WIRELESS REPORT. 8 a.m. DIQBY ..ISLAND. Cloudy, fresh southeast wind; barometer 2U.2: temperature-, M; sea cboiinv: :i:.m n.ro kiviIi l..ni.wf 'Prince John leaving Masselt for Sandspil soulhbouud, DFAD IHKi: POINT. Cloudy, light soutbeal wind; liarome-ler. 21). 18; temperature, 3lf sea smooth. HUM. HAHHOIt. Overcasl. fresh southeast wind; barometer 2U. '.Ml; temperature, 38; sea uioderale; 10:3(1 p.m. spoke sleamer Cardena In Orenville Channel southbound. Noon DIOHY ISLAND. llalning, east southeast wind; baromeler, 2S,(ir); tenuierature, 3ll; sea rough. DFAD THMK POINT. Raining, calm; baromeler, 21M7; temperature, 37; sea smooth. HUM. HAHHOIl. - Cloudy, fresh southeast wind; barometer 211.80; temperature,, U; sea moderate. Toys and Fancy (loods. reductions al Tile's. If Xmas Gifts OFFICIAL ALE TASTER i DIES AT TWICKENHAM! Had Right to Taste Beer Free of I Charge at any Place Re- , j freshmenls Sold t TWICKKNHAM, Fug.. Dec. 13.1 The official ale taster to thei Duke of Northumberland, Frederick Stuckley, of Sion Manor, Isleworlh, is dead. In the good idd da) when Kuglish ale was real ale, pungent, rich in color and possessing a kick uaobtain. able from -any of (he lighter, frothy brews, many Knslishmen considered the ducal ale taster I he most fortunate man in the Kim:' realm. He had the authority lo enter a public house, call for beer, taste it, and condemn it if not of pood quality. In recent years, however, he had not taken advantage of his official position. The office of ale taster extends back to the time when the Saxon ruled In Hngland. The injunction to the official On assuming his duties was as follows: "You shall swear that you shall well -and truly serve the KiiiR Majesty ami the Iird of this Leet. in the office of .ale tasler. "You shall have diligent care duriiiK the lime of your being in office to all the brewers and tip plers within your office, that I hey and every one if them do make pood and wholesome ale- aud beer for man's holly, and thai the same be sold according lo the price Unified and apoinf-ed by the King's Justices of the eace." BIG SCHOOL EMPTY MIDDI.KTOVVN. iV.Y.. Dec. III. An acule shortage of school: children is beiny fell in the Sterling Mine' dilricl of Hock-land County, X.Y. A I no. nun school building whs creeled by Die eilieus a short time ago when the mine were running full blast. When Ibe mines, which aT-forded the only occuiKttion in Hie section, shut down Ibe townsfolk emigrated. Now the school ..building rs empty and desolate. ATLANTIC CONNECTIONS CONVENIENT FOR OLD COUNTRY SAILINGS Canadian National trains make ''eel and convenient connec tions with While Star. Cuuard and Anchor-Donaldson Line sleamers, sailing from Halifax. N.S. and Portland. Me., for Liverpool, Southampton, Ply-mounlh, Loudon and Continental ports. Passports secured and full information at Cily Ticket Oillce, Canadian National Ilailways. 528 Third Avenue. Prince Hupert, li.C. Phone 2C0. Tile's Store for Snecial Prices on all House Furnishipcs. tf ANNOUNCEMENTS High School Xmas. Concert, December 2(1. Hill I.O. D. F.. Tea Dausaut in FJks.dlome, New Year's After noon., Queen Mary Chapter I.O.D.H. Dancol- on New Year's Night, January I. I'.',' I, in Elka' Home. a PAGE THREE. "Ace-High" Xmas Gifts for Men Nothing pleaes a man more on Xmas morning llian lo receive a gift which was "just the thing he wanted." Mere you w'ill find a complete selection of delightful Xmas (Jifls for men at prices unequalled for reaf value. Only 4 More Shopping Days Gift, Suggestions. , (iloves, Neckties, Muffler. Handkerchief. Dress Shirt. Mackinaw- Duals, Boston (iarlers, Melt., (iloves in Chamois, lined and in wool, Pure Woollen Swvalers and Vests, Math Hobe. Mlaukels for the out door man, Sox, etc., etc. SUITS, OVERCOATS, SHOES. THOR JOHNSON Second Avenue. "The Hoover" IT BEATS, AS .IT SWEEPS, AS IT CLEANS. It Tel. 3. BUY YOUR HOOVER NOW FOR LESS MONEY! Hy ordering your Hoover now you will save money. The first of the year the price -of Th Hoover will be increased. v GIVE A HOOVER FOR CHRISTMAS. The Hoover as a Christmas Oifl to your w ife or mother will keep alive the memory of your Ihoughtfulness for many year, during which it will be saving time and strength and keeping the home immaculate for her. Only S8.00 Down! Easy Terms. KAIEN HARDWARE CO. We Deliver. Box 1646. COAST STEAMSHIPS SAILINGS FROM PRINCE RUPERT. S.S. PRINCE RUPERT and PRINCE GEORGE. FOR VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, SEATTLE, Intermediate Points, Thursday, Sunday, 11 p.m. FOR ANYOX WEDNESDAY, 10 p.m. FOR STEWART SATURDAY, 10 p.m. S.S. PRINCE JOHN. For Vancouver via Queen Charlotte, Islands, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 15, 29, at 8 rj.m. PASSENGER TRAIN, DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Prince Rupert .4S p.m. for PRI.NCE GEORGE. EDMOMTO.t, wi.v Ml'EU, all points Eastern Canada. L'ultcd states. AOINCV ALL OCCAM STEAMSHIP LINES City Tlca'tt Offlca, B2S Third Aa Frlnca Ptupart. nana 280. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY B.C. Coast Services Sailings from Prince Rupert S.S. PRINCESS MARY. For Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle, November 30, December 19, January 4 For Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau and Skagway, November 26, December 15, 31 S.8. PRINCESS BEATRICE. For Butedale, Swanson Bay, East Bella Bella, Ocea.i Falls, Namu, Alert Bay, Campbell River, and Vancouver, every Saturday at 1 p.m. Agency for all Steamship Lines. Full information from W. C. ORCHARD, General Agent Corner of 4th Street and 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF B.C., LTD. SUllnjj From Prince Rupert, for VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, Ocean Falls, and Swanaon Bay, Tuda,, S.rjl. For VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, Alart lay, and Swanaon Bay, Saturday Noon. For ANVOX, ALICE ARM, STEWART, .Welea Island, Sunday S P.M. For PORT' SIMPSON and Naae Riser Canneries, Friday A.M. et tnrt Arenue. J. Barnsley, AgsnU Prince Rupert. B.C LET YOUR XMAS GIFTS BE THE USEFUL KIND You will find our slock offers many fiifts which wmi-hine Jieauly with utility. A few suggestions SKATES, POCKET KNIVES, TOOL CHESTS, SCISSORS, CARVERS, TABLE SILVER, ALUMINIUM, USEFUL TOOLS OF ALL KINDS See Our Windows. STORK'S HARDWARE LTD Second Avenue.