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When in want of goods in any of the many lines represented heroin, wo would respectfully commend the advertisers to your patronage. PROORESS PRINT. / 9k\lJL cu // ....BTCYCU5S !!:§ IN THE WORLD, Prices, ^85.00, to ^110.00. =:•:: : ill HARTFORD HAVE NO EQUAI, KOR THE MONEY. !:•:? BICYCLES 1:^ Price®, ^50.00, to ^85.00. i,<'v('i.rw''.c%i'i,i Catalogues furnished on application ■:•:- Call and examine our stock of Lamps aod Sundries .... ij:^ W. H. THORNE & CO., Ltd. ill :•*■; MARKET SQUARE. AGENTS. ■■•J V, ■■v-v.v.v.vAV-v.v.v-v.vAv.v.v-v.v-v.v.vv.v>".%v.v.%v.v.vA -r Chester Braces 25c. and 50c. a pair from Barnes & Skinner only. THE GRAND I'AllADA. MANAGER: A. O. SKINNEIl. '. f nii. " / { ; DIREOTOR AND PROPRTETOli CAPT. CHARLES W. EDDY. I * EXECUTl VE COMMITTEE : Mrs. G. F. SMITH, Mrs. a. H. HANIXGTOX, Mks. J. ALLISOX, Mrs. J. V. ELLIS, Miss EDITH SKINNER, ; *t- "^W ■>0. Mrs. W. II. TirCK, Mrs S. HAYWARD, Mrs. R. Iv. JONES, Mrs. J. S. HARDING, '^ Mrs. I. r. C. BURPEE. , (k'!V_ . '•!« —3- ^ »;^i A'! ^^-^i Skinner's Carpet Warerooms i^y Spring Stock will surpass all former Stocks imported to this City and will contain all the New Pile CARPETS as follows Beautiful Velvet Carpets, with Borders, felesrant Axminster Carpets " " Artistic Brussells >> >> ,• A full line of all the different kinds CURTAINS, LINOLIUMS, RUGS, &c. / Carpets can be selected and stored till wanted. A. O. SKINNER. V< Vii LadiM' BlouMs and Shirt WalsU, correct. «tylM, at Bamea & 5kinn«r'». THE GRAND PARADA. ana Jeuiiie Johnstotic, Louise Trnvers, Ethel Millican, IMPERIALS. Chaperons, Mrs. J. deWolfe Spurr, Mrs. Jas. S. Hnrding. Grace Estey, Sadie E. Smith, Grace Robertson, Clara Quinton, Evelyn Lynch, Gwen Sliewen. FLOWERS AND BEES. Chaperons, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Carritte. FLOWERS. Jean McAulay — Lily. Josephine Hutchison — Wild Rose. Nellie McDonald — Snow Drop. Nora Morley— Clover. Mingon Kerr— Poppy. Helen Church— Buttercup. Kathleen Holden — Forget-Me-Not. Jean McDonald — Carnation. Ella Morley — Helianthus. Francis Kerr — Violet. Daisy Sears — Daisy. BEES. Kenneth McDonald, George Beer, Kenneth Schofield, Jack Sears, Reginald Lee, Cecil Porter, de Lancy Robinson, Donald McAvity, Reginald Schofield. Clifford McAvity, Gordon Church. EiD Bros. ( SnccMMra to F. R. Batcher.) Importers ol Choice and Artistic COMK IN And look over our new and handsome do- signs In Wall Papers. You'll be pleased and surprlHed at whal you see in our grand pano- rama of art, newness, uniqueness and variety. Our wall paper patterns speak to the eye Irre- sistibly. Our prices make buying a money- snvlng proceeding. Also we Invite the public to call and Insjt^ .:t our store which has been in the hands of the decorators and painters for the past lew weeks, and has been thoroughly renovated. Wall Papers, Window Shades, CURTAIN POLES AND TRIMMINGS. Telephone 549. —5— 58 tlllll STBEET. J wi F^^^i J ■ ■ , I I m^'^^mrmmr^m mt^mmi F'''-Tr'^ mmwmmmm fmm9^ mmiim New Wash Fabrics and Printed Cotton Qoods iM.t\«'».»S#'».»\/».»« A Magnificent Afsortmont of ALL THE LEADING NOVELTIES, Including . . Fancy Metal Stripe Plisse, Embroidered Swiss Muslins, Fancy French Lawns, (irass Lawns (Plain and Fancy), Homespun Linen Suitings, Canvas Cloths, Piques, Organdies, Dimities, Chiffons, Galateas, English and French Regattas, French Sateens, Eng. Cambrics etc NEWEST CONCEPTIONS !N WASH FABRICS for Entire Costumes and Odd Waists. ,*S*M.fS<'l.l\#M,»\»M,»«v*'»,»\*'»,#S*'».#N»'4.#\*'»**«»»'*,»\#»l*»«t ,^ Introductory to the Spring Season, we now display in the SILK ' : ' DEPAETMBNT a large number of styles in .*. /. /. .•. .■. Ladies' Cotton Shirt Waists, In Lawn, Cambric, Batiste Chambray, etc., light and dark grounds, with Spots, Stripes, Checks and Figures ; also Plain Linen Color, with de- tachable white collars and cutTs, also attached collars and cuffs. In all our stock of Shirt Waists no styles of last season can be found. All are up-to-date in every particular. Manchester, Robertson & Allison 27 and 29 KINQ STREET, and C-f |/\|m \I Rt 39 and 41 OERflAlN STREET, «^l' *ltJHlI, 1^, D. _6— « ■MP ^Bf'^B^ ^5 Try a pair of Cheater Bracea, from Barnea & Skinner'a only. Miss Scamiiicll, " Scainmell, " ninniti^, " Robertson, " E. Robertson, THE GRAND PARA DA. RED HUZZARS. Cliaf>crotis, Mrs. Tuck, Mrs. L. Ilnyward. Miss Truem.in, Capt. of Guard. Miss Vrootn, Miss Schnfichl, " Simoiuls, " Markhani, " Skinner, " Vassie, " .Skinner, " Harrison, " Wrijjht, " Mcl.auj,'hlin, " Ilolden. SAILORS. Chaperons, Mrs. Geo. Matthew, Mrs. Rrnest Pairweather. Miss Nellie Thome, Master C. Gandy, Madelin de lUiry, Mollie Chesley, Sadie Brown, Grace Fisher, Winnie Fairweather, Sadie McFarlane, Muriel Gandy, E. Walker, H. Purvis, W. Enirnerson C. Wright, G. Robinson, D. Gandy, J. Matthew. Prescriptions ♦♦♦ Are something that require the utmost care in Dispensing. It has been my aim for the past sizteen years to procure the purest Drags and Chemicals and then use the ut- most care to dispense every perscription to the Physicians^ entire satisfaction. When you feel ill do not run away with the idea that some quack nostrnm would be best, but consult your family physician. Find the real cause of your trouble and have your prescriptions accurately dispensed from the purest of drugs by the most com- petent dispensers, at the reliable Pharmacy, ALLAN'S,_- - 35 King St Telephone 239 when the Doctor calls, and I will send for your Prtscripiions and have them carefully dispensed and delivered at year residence with all possible dispatch. U>/«wifr.ir. 00 TO. perguson & Page's ....inoR RINGS, CHAINS, BROOCIIKS, BOJ.ID SIIiVER GOOD-!, SILVER NOV 1^:171 lES, SOUVENIR GOODS, Diamonds, Watches, Opera Glasses, etc., At 41 KING STREET. —7— - — "••Illll^pllll _ ^IPIBlf^T— ■— ^F-— '-J'TW— ™rr^ Have you worn «- ( I —8— iJiriiiiifi i 1I Ladles' Whltewear Sale at Barnes & Skinner's. I THE GRAND PARADA. GYPSIES. Chaperons, Mrs. Boyle Travers, Mrs. T. A. Rankine. Miss I«ouise Skinner, Queen. Miss Dunlap. Mr. Wm. Rankine, Marion Matthew, NanBarnab)', Ella Payne, Masie Titus. Ivulu Kimball, •" Bostwick, Vrooni, McAvity, McCormick, Dunn, Fowler, Seeley, SNOWFLAKES. Chaperons, Mrs. A. H. Hanington, Mrs. W. Louise Beer, Elsie Holden, Ella Macaulay, Kate Pheasant, Tudie Fairall, Molly Peters, D. R. Jack, F. Dunn, Heiber Vroom, Otty Sharpe, Thos. Dunning, MacNeil, Rov Skinner. C. Whittaker. Kitty Sears, Alice Lockhart, Alice Schofield, Myra Frink. Nellie Richards. i ....A Dainty Wheel, for Dainty Riders.... •m^ THE MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLE, 97' Models are at present on view at 35 Germain Street, and after April 1st they may be seen at St. Andrews Rink, where in connection with the Sales Room a Riding School will be maintained. I ACHIHG EYES, IMPERFECT SIGHT. A large per cent ol all eye diseases and nervous disorders are caused by the wearing of Imperfectly fitted spectacles. Properly fitted glasses not only Improve vlalon, but they oiso relieve the nervous muscular strain that Is sofniurlous to the eyes and general health. The wise thing to do Is to go to a competent optician and have your eyes scientifi- cally t e8t«d . Such a o n e 1 8 RUSSELLE, 85 Germain Street. You are safe In his bands and will tave in first cost and eyesight— a. m. to 8 p. m. A. k J. HAY. 76 KING ST. Make a specialty of SILVER N0ii:6LTIES. RINGS in Diamonds, Emeralds, Opals, Sap- phires, &c., Gold Chains, Bracelets, Ladies' Filled Watches, New Patterns, 21 Years Guar- antee, Opera Glasses, &c. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. —9- •• Chester Braces" will outwear all others, from Barnes & Skinner's only. THE GRAND PARADA. . FLORAL ARCH. Chaperons, Mrs. H. J. Olive, Mrs. C. B. Allan. Miss Nellie MacMichael, Miss Maud Purdy, Miss Grace Estabrooks, " Jennie Robertson, " Isabell Smith, " Marion Peters, " Georgie Bell, " Clara Gerow, " Zellah Rankine, " Mabel Scovil, " Jene Allan, " Pauline Biederman, " Mabel Thompson, " Louise Chesley, " Maria Kerr, " Maiael Olive, " Grace Calhoun, " Margery Sutherland, " Amy Armstrong, " Blossom Baird, " Beatrice Sutherland, " Trixie Lochart, " Pauline Baird, " Vallie Sandal. CASTILIANS. Chaperons, Mrs. Fred E. Hanington, Mrs. Jas. Hamilton. Miss Paterson, Mr. J. G. Rainnie, " Cowan, " R. S. Ritchie, " Courtenay, " T. P. Pugsley, " Thompson, " B. S. Purdy, " McCormick, " P. W. Clarke. " McFarlane, " Morley McLdighlin, " Tapley, " FredMagee, « Pauline Tapley, " R.L.Johnston. The World Seems Fairest ■^^i^B^^^^WHEN WE ARE IN THE LINE OF PROGRESS. Are you still sticking to the old rut, and paying the same long prices for your dry goods, or are you with the people of progress who make their purchases at 97 King Street ? We are proud of our Dress Goods Department and know that the Goods we sell will do us credit. The styles are perfect and the Materials are honest — no shoddy interior. A short time ago one of our out-of-town customers sent to us for .. ... samples of Novelty Dress Goods and at the same time sent to another and larger City house for samples ; in returning them, some of the other firm's samples were mixed in with ours. We found i.wo exactly the same as we had in stock, and here is the way the prices stood : THEIRS 65c., OURS 60c. " THEIRS 85c., OURS 79c. FRED. A. DYKEMAN & CO. 97 KING STREET, ST. JOHN, N. B. • ^ "\'" ■ ■ ' - —10— ■ " , . " Eclipse Hose for Children at Barnes & Skinner's. 1 Daisy Sears, Hazel DeForest, Hazel Huripery, Margery Barnaby, Unice Macaulay, Bessie Humphery, Mable Humphery Miss Fanny Rainnie, " Hazel Rainnie, - " Bertie Rainnie, " Schofiekl, " Mabel Schofield, Mrs. James Jack, " Geo. McAvity, " Stanley Ritchie, " de B. Caritte, " Jas. Straton, THE GRAND PARADA. FAIRIES. Chaperons, Mrs. G. F. Baird, Mrs. B. R. Macaulay. Constance Reed, Dorotha Brown, Edna Logan, Jean White, Marion McHendrick, Georgie Rankin, Maysie Willis, Georgie Wood, Marion Macaulay, Dorsce Reed, Muriel Reed, OHvc Finley. Bertha Macaulay, EGYPTIAN BELLS. Chaperon, Mrs. George McAvity. Miss McKean, Miss Mamie Blizzard, Hamm, Flemming, Campbell, Gladys Campbell. Jeannie Johnstone, " Marian Belyea, " Winnie Barnaby, " Blizzard, " Harding. QUEENS OF THE SEA. Chaperons, Mrs. J. V. Ellis, Mrs. J. P. C. Burpee. Mrs. Geo. Coster, Mrs. R. Cameron Grant, " Fred vSayre, " Will Green, " J. Pope Barnes, " Busby, " Thorne. " E. I. Simonds, " Wm. McLaughlin, " H. Scovil. GTove Hf i^^ Our Hosiery don't seem cheap when you price it, but it's the extra comfort and wear that makes up for the little bit of seemingly high price. We import every pair of the German Cashmere Hose that we sell, and the satisfactory state of our trade permits us buying in large quantities. That accounts for us selling the lines that are made to sell at 50c., for 45c. They are Double Heels and Toes and Reinforced Soles, lx)th Plain and Rib, all sizes. 'mki ft I FRED. A. DYKEMAN & CO., 97 KING STREET. —11— ^ fitmrnmrn mi im ^u.. m v Cheater Brace? 25c. eiii! 50c. a pair, from Barnes & Skinner only. THE GRAND TARADA. What the Grand Parada is. The Grand Parada is composed of three beautiful stage pictures, representing Fairyland, Romany revelries, and Oriental Splendor, with magnificent scenery and costumes, beautiful dances and marches, with operatic tones and touches, also illustrated songs, enhanced by calcium and electric light effects, with a different program at every performance. The spectacle opens with a trip to Fairyland, with an array of wee little elves in costumes of bright hues and colors, executing a variety of evolutions, dances, posings and groupings, followed by the brilliant Egyptian Bells in their striking costumes of black and gold ; as they disappear, love's messengers trip gaily into view, who are in turn followed by the Imperial Guards in their stirring march and catchy song. This scene is followed by one representing the gentle Zephyrs of spring. The dance of the Snowflakes is a true study from nature and in spotless white, the dancers flit hither and thither about the stage, tripping as lightly as the flakes of the air, and com- bined with the calcium effects it forms a song without words. The Castilians, in their old time dances, the Spanish Peasants in the graceful movements of the aesthetic Delsarte, and the side splitting Metropolitans, together with the Queens of the Sea in all their graceful love- liness, all tend to make a most delightful picture. What is Frnvincial Blend ? PROVINCIAL BLEND TEA Is PURE Is in lib. Pkts., Is a mixture of Ceylon, Orange Pekoe Indian, and Flowery Pekoe China. Is not too high priced, gi m f Is only 35ct'=5. per Pound. •\^\,r\^y.riyy,t'\i'\.t\i'*.'\r\.i\r\<'\r\,i'.i'\ii\rii'^.r^<'\r\t'>,r\i'y.r\i'y,t'i,i'\.>-\^\,'\t-\.isi'^.i\i'\.'\r\^Kri,'<.i\t'f.rKt'f.>\i't.i\4'\.i'\i's.>s. "Grocer, send me PROVINCIAL BLEND, no other." —12— Ladies' Blouses and Shirt Waists, correct styles, at BARNES & SKINNER'S. THE GRAND PARADA. What the Grand Parada is, (Continued,) « " Comr to the old oak tree, By the light of the pale inoon'' s glance . Come with a footstep free, And join in the gypsies' dance.'''' — Anon. The second and operatic gem part shows the home of a band of Hungarian Gypsies, with natures as bright and free as their lives, they trip to the tinkling tambourines, and as the sun- light softens and fades away into twilight, their music changes and the movement increases until all is fast and wild and mad. There is no life like the Gypsies' life and no danee like theirs. In its every movement it tells of fun and freedom and almost carries an invitation to come and join in their jollity. Tart third represents the interior of a Moorish Palace, and the scene is opened by the dashing Corsicans in their bright and beautiful costumes, and their catchy songs supported by a strong chorus. The gay and jaunty Fleur-de-Ivis, with their winning " Tell me that you love me," is one of the many pleasing vocal numbers. This gay, Grand Parada is closed by the stirring march and song of the Red Hussars, with an immense chorus and finale tableau with mechanical effects. Leave Your Measure -=^at FRASER'S.. .. For your SPRING SUIT. We \\asiQ jUst opened Up a lot of beautiful SCOTCH TWEEDS, \\^]:\icl) \^^e'll maKe Up rio\^ for $15 00 a suit, iv\ avyy style yo-x. desire. See OUR GOODS before you leave your iT\easure elsew]:\ere. Entrance . 40 & 42 King St. .o.™.,..,d FRASER. FRASER & CO. -13— Ladies' Whitewear-Sale at BARNES & SKINNER'S. THE GRAND 1»ARA1)A. Opinions of the Press. Parada's Second Night.— The Record views the spectacle from before and behind the scenes, and fully appreciates its many attractions from both standpoints. The Parada — Brilliant, gorgeous, vivid, graceful, picturesque, varied, spectacular, charming, changeful, spirited, poe- tic, artistic, attractive, entertaining, pleasing, entrancing — anything else you may wish. The vocabulary of flattering adjectives may be ex- hausted and still not due justice be done the Parada, It scored its second success last night. That the capacity of the hall will be taxed this evening is argued by the advance sale. The Parada wears well. That is the highest tribute, after all, that can be paid to it. — Evening Re- cord, Biddeford, Me. The Parada has opened. Its brilliancy daz- zles the eyes and its splendor beggars descrip- tion. It will long stand at the head of all spec- tacular amateur productions ever produced in the city. Parada is a symphony of color, motion and song. It is as delicate of construction as the glistening dew upon the frail spider's web, and it is spread before the observer like the distant landscape when viewed from a hilltop beneath fleeting clouds. It is all charming, and no ob- strusive details stand out so prominently as to spoil the harmonious eflfect of the whole. The costumes worn by the dancers are strik- ingly beautiful, and as the calcium light, now weird, now sou 2nd hazy, and again dazzling in its brilliancy, plays upon them, the scenes sug- gest glimpses of fairyland. From the time the great curtain moves up among the flies and discloses upon the stage the beautiful " Tableaux of Nations, " until it falls upon the stirring drill of the French tam- bourine girls, the dances, marches, songs and rollicking merriment follow each other in be- wildering succession, — Worcester Spy. There is only thing to regret, that we were not able to continue the Parada a little longer. The people didn't get enough of it. The hall was not large enough to accomodate them all. As one of the committee said Friday evening, "Every seat was sold by quarter past seven. And even then we could have sold a sidewalk full, if we had been allowed to." We should be glad to say something of each dance, song and recitation, but the list is too long. We must be content with simply a repetition of the nightly exclamations of the audience : "Pretty !" " Excellent ! " '• Splendid ! " Cunning (the Cupids)! "Perfect (the tambourines) !" " Proper and good (the entire Parada) ! "— Church Messenger, Salem, Mass.— clippings. Two nore Nights of Parada.— Tuneful Parada is still the talk of the city, and the Opera House was filled to overflowing again last night. Parada is one of the most attractive of the performances in which local talent has appeared. The scenery and costumes are ela- borate and the music is bright and catchy. James E. Moore Past. G. A. R., took part in the second act last night and gave a portrayal of some of the amusements of camp life. — Dan- bury News. To the uninitiated last evening's performance was a revelation, and how a large crowd of little children and older ones, in the short space of two weeks, could be changed into classes, who are capable of entertaining any audience in the country seems to be bordering on the black art. Mr. Eddy is truUy a wonder, and the ladies who have been assisting him deserve the highest praise for the work they have devoted to this entertainment. — Biddeford Times. -14— ••CHESTER BRACES" will outwear all others, from BARNES & SKINNER'S (only). THE GRAND T A RAD A. OPINIONS OF THK PRESS, (Continued). That the " Parada" has the finest staying qualities and wears well "s shown every night at the Opera House, and last night was another demonstration. The audience was again large,- pleasure undiminished, and the program splen- didly carried out. Notwithstanding the fact that it was the fifth night of the " Parada" the audience was just as enthusiastic as on the first night and probably more so. It was not spontaneous combustion, but a genuine expression of admiration for the meritorious work of all the participants in dance, song or march. Frequent applause and numerous encores were the rule. — Bangor Whig and Courier. Amidst banks of flowers, handshaking, uni- versal congratulations and scenes of the stormi- est enthusiasm the curtain at the Worcester theatre rolled down on Post id's sumptuous and memorable production of the Parada. Memorable it was from any point of view from which it may be considered. Nothing like it has ever been presented in Worcester, for beauty of an ensemble, for completeness of detail, such a wealth of pretty wotnen and picturesque poses, groupings and delightfully graceful dances, that ran through the produc- tion from beginning to end. When the curtain was raised on the pretty Tableaux of Nations, at 8 o'clock, it marked the glorious begining of the end of the Parada. The theatre was jamed to overflowing. Very seldom indeed in its annals has it seen such a brilliant crowd. Gay with splashes and patches of bright, pic- turesque color, glad with the happy prospects of the world of delights to come, and ready to cheer and laugh at the slightest provocation. There was not an inch of standing room from the floor to the ceiling. Up among the gods, spectators seemed to be hanging from the roof, below people sat on stairways and on carpets, and hundreds more were turned away with keen feelings of regret because they couldn't even get inside the door.— Worcester Sunday Telegram. THE ADVANCE SALE. The advance sale of seats will open at the Opera House, Thurii»day, February 18th. THE PRICES— Reserved Seats,.... 50 and 75 Cents. SrECIAL.— Children's Matinee, Saturday, February 27th. Adults re- served seats, 50 cents. Children, twelve or under, any part of the theatre, reserved seat, only 25c. Full Dress Reheareal, Saturday, Feb. 20th, Admission 50c. —15— W""WflP^ Have you worn ••The Chester Brace?" from BARNES & SKINNER'S, (only . PROGRAMME, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Part First. ,' •,'■.:.'..!■ • " Let joy be unconfined, ,. • ;.' . • '. ■ ■ When youth and pleasure meet, ; ■'. . ' ■ To chase the glowing hours With flying feet." Scene !• — Overture. Tableau of Nations. Fairies' Carnival Scene 3. — "Won't you come to my tea party." Scene 3. — Floral Arch. Ye Olden Time. Imperial Guards. Egyptian Bells. The Queens of the Sea. Par^ Second. • ' Illustrated Songs. Part Third. '•■ Gypsy Camp and Home of the Gypsy Queen. Scene 1. — Break of day and awakening of the Gypsies. Unseen Chorus followed by Gypsy revelries. Solo by Queen, Miss Louise Skinner, Chonis, Rock-a-bye, Miss ' Kathleen Furlong, Dance of the Gypsies. .'-■ •Part Four.- Illustrated Songs Part Five. Scene 1.- . . "The silvery moon is throned on high, And star-bright shines the spangled sky ; While weary mortals drowse and dream, The silvery moon on slope and stream, ' Reveals the Grand Parada bright, And hails the revels of the night." The Moorish Palace. -Corsicians with chorus. Colonial Gavotte. Castilion. Fleur-de-L(is, Soloist, Miss Quintan. Red Hussars, Soloist, Miss Jenny Trueman, with grand chorus and tableau. • ' Note — A special matinee for children will be given Saturday, Feb. 27th, at 2.30. Adults, reserved seats 50 cents. Children, 12 years or under, any part of the theatre, reserved seats, 25 cents. .',,;•...., The costumes used In this production nre furnished by Cnrtls & Weld of Boston, and Schrlber of New York. The special scenery used in Parada Is conceded by the unanimous opinion of the press and public to be a work, of art, aud couslst«of u EMlry Grotto, Homo of the Gypsies, and the interior of a Moorish Palace. 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