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ee «~~ A RRL Aw A WIFE. | sat thoughtfully turning over

She wite with the school-girl’s

A book inscribed

pame : fell hot on the cover

A ltear—one tear She quickly closed when her husband came. j He came, and he went away,—it was

nothing,— With cold, ealn Bit, just as the shutting, A dreadful door in her soul stood wide.

1 words upon either side; sound of the room-door |

Love she had read of in sweet romances,— Love that could sorrow, and never fail; uit her own palace of noble fancies, All the wide world a fairy tale.

Bleak and bitter and utterly doieful Spreads to this woman her map otf life : Hour after hour she !ooks in her soul, full

Of deep dismay and turbulent strife.

Face in both hands, she knelt on the car- pet: The plack cloud loosened, fell. Oh! life has, so it: (ine poor tcl! ?

Household Hints.

i OE LL OL aT td at Cad re! Oo ™

the storm-rain much to ‘wilder and warp

hearts day what poet could

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Straw Matting should be washed with a clolh dampened with salt water; {udian meal sprinkled over it and thoroughly swept out will also cleanse it finely.

Cup Cake.—A cupfal of butter, two cup- fuls of sugar, three cupfuls of flour, and fuur eggs. Beat well, and bake in cups or pas tweaty minttes.

Rosie’s Tart Shells. —A pound of flour, a pound of lard, two teaspvonfuls of cream oO! turtar and ,one teaspoonful of soda, sifted jn the flour. Mix with water.

To remove stains on spoons caused by

wsing them for boiled egss, iake a little common salt, moistened, between the

thamb and finger, and briskly rub the stain, which will soon disappear.

Flour Mutlins.—Haif a cupfai of butter, half a cupful of sugar, two cupfuls of milk, Luree Legspoontuls of yeast powder rubbed thorougtly into a scant quart of four, and 4 little salt. Bake in mutlin rings.

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Facets and Seraps:

RO AICI IM DDL CDAD A A AIF ECP NA ewww

Give the tramps no quarter.

Wanted—A hen who can lay a foundation stone.

A Good St. John Motto.—* For this relief much thanks.

The Delroil Free Press wants cheaper fu- nerals and more grief.

The way to avoid sulfering from corn,is to have bay windows on boots stockings are embroidered

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Bull colored with violets,

Ice produces inflammation of the stomach and, ullimately, dyspepsia.

The Boston lady, during her honeymoon, calls her James a little hubby.

Miss Jellrys Lewis, who swam two miles at Oyster Bay. is a regular little duck,

lu two years 6,000 London children have heen taught to swim by the Health Society,

Gail Hamilton will stamp out any relics of Communism as soon as she gets her new high-heel shoes.

[he latest is a seaside corset of water- proof and whalebone very high, with holes to Jet the water drip out,

The atest Paris shade is “ gas green.” Jim Blane will now have a chance to pick out his winter overcoat.

The commander of the militia against some Illinois strikers was General Ducat. They eried “down with the Ducat.”

A landlady said that she did not know how to make both ends meet, “Well, said a poarder, ‘‘why don’t you make ene end vegetables ?,’

The lighting style of hair for summer re. quires that the wearear should go to the cut. ter every week, e

Lady: ‘‘ You seem to know all the gos- sip of the neighborhood, Parker!” Maid : “Yes, ma'am. My young man isa post man and |e reads me al! the post-cards.”

“Murder will out !’—Art Critic: Execu- tion of Mary, Queen o° Scots! Hum! Well, J've seen that unfortunate lady executed a good many times, but I never saw her * put {0 the torture’ as well before !”’

A phrenologist says the priacipal pump on George Washington's bead is adhesiveness, ile alludes to Georgie’s head on a postage- stamp.

A fashionable young man lately presented his sweetheart with a string of pearls. As she Lung them joyonsly around her neck, a cloud came over her brow, and she cried . + Beloved, do not pearls betoken tears?” « Nary a tear,’ w&s the response; * them’s imitation.”

A Cure for Dyspepsia: One ounee pulverized roosters’ teeth; One ounce of the fat of a hen’s forehead; Half An ounce of the marrow of a lady bug; ‘Two sinews of a sun-fish; Four buttercup shadows; ‘Two sour milk feathers ; One grated jewsharp’s tongue;

. . , e | Pack in a camel's egg, and cover with gold |

trom a bumble-bee’s back. Tie with a red) halr, seal with the wax of a seal, and im- press With a grooved quicksilver stamp.— Dr. J. G. Cutworm, Weasel Hall, Green | Mice Farm,

St. Peter’s Schools will Re-Open on Monday, 27th August.

Five Teachers sre employed in these Schools, which are graded to suit scholars of all ages.

Boys’ School.

School will be under the charge of V. E. Harris, Esq., of King’s College, Windsor, and of the Normal School, ‘'ruro. Mr. Harris has graduated with honours at King’s Coliege, and also holds a Nova Scotia Public School License of the highest grade. Subjects Taught— Greek, Latin, French, German, Mathemat- ics. English Branches — History, Arith- metic, &c. In the Boys’ School there are

two departments,

Girls’ School.

Alli English Branches, ren ch In

(he Boys’

Subjects— German, Music, Singing and Drawing. this School there are three departments.

gay For Terms and further particulars

apply to GEORGE W. HODGSON, St. Peter’s Clergy House, July 25—6ws

American & Foreign Patents.

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Gilmore, Smith & Co., Suecessors to Chipman, Hosmer & Co,

ATENTS procured in all countries. No tees in advance. No charge for services until the pateat is granted. Preliminary examinations tree. Our valuable pamphlet sent free upon re- ceipt of stamp. Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CO., wz. Washington, D.C.

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ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC.

EDERAL Officers, Soldiers and Sailors ot

the late war, or their heirs, are in many eaes entitled to money trom the Guvernment, which bas been found to be due since fiaal pay- ment. Write full history of service and state amount of pay and bounty received.

Certificates of Adjutant Geueral U. S. A. showing service and honorable discharge there- trom, in place of discharge lost, procured for a small tee.

Enclose stamp to Gilmore & Co., and full re- ply, with blanks, will be sent free.

PENSIONS. (PENSIONS.§

LL Federal Officers, Soidiers agd Sailors,

wounded, ruptured, or injured, in the line ctduty in the late war, and disabled thereby, an obtain & pensioa,

Widows, and minor children of Officera, Sol- diers and Sailors, who bave died since discharge of disease contracted or wounds and injuries re

eived ia the service and in the line of duty, can procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co.

Increased rates for pensioners obtained. Bounty Land Warrants procured for service ip wars prior to March 3, 1855. rants granted for service in the late rebellion.

Send stamp to Gilmore & Co., Washington, oC. full instructions.

July 24, 1877.

~ §STADACONA Fire and Life Insurance Company,

NTOPICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of this Company have made a further all of

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| Pour srstalmenls, of uve per Cent. each,

on the Subseribed Capital of the Company, payable at its Office, No. 93 St. Peter Street, Quebec, as follows :—

Five per Cent. on or before the Tenth a y ol August, S77; Five per Gent. on or before the Tenth day of November, i877 ; ive per Cent. on or betore the Eleventh day of February, 1878 ; Five per Cent. on or before the Kleventh day of May, [878. By order of the Board, CRAWFORD LINDSAY, Secretary {jlr 11

TO aoe:

YHAT Beautiful Villa Residence, ten min-

utes’ drive from the city, formerly owned

by C. C. Gardiner, on the St. Peter’s Road

Apply to JOUN CORBETT, Architect, Dor chester street.

Also,to let, atthe same place, in pastur- age, 18 acres of excellent Grass. Apply to Mr. CURTIS, on the premises,

July 6, 1877.—-2in

July 5 1877

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‘Specially for Farmers.

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WE OFFER FOR SALE Be ee ate i me

AND OTHER KINDS OF |

MOWING MACHINES,

\The Celebrated Whitcomb Self-Operating | Hlay Rake and Hand Rakes.

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‘BUCKEYE & MANNY EXTRAS.

| We keep constantly on hand almost ever kind of Manny and Buckeye Repairs.

Cucumber Wood Pumps. |

We have imported a number of these

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()* and 1877, Trains will run as follows :—

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Krom London ta Charlotetow, Prince Kdward island FALL TRIPS, 1877, 7

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The new Clipper

BARK HINTIN EE HR EIMA, 300 Tons Register, Ciassed 7 Years Al at Lloyds, JOHN MCMAHON, COMMANDER.

Now in London and on the berth to receive cargo, will sail

FROM LONDON FOR CHARLOTTETOWN DIRECT.

about the ist SEPTEMBER next.

ALSO THE WELL KNOW CLIPPER BARKENTINE

KTHEL BLANCHE

428 Tons Register, Copp red and Classed 9 years, Al at Lloyd’. JOHN GRAHAM, COMMANDER,

Will be on onthe berth as usual, and will follow the ** EREMA.”

SAILING FROM LONDON FOR CHARLOTTETOWN About {5th September,

Carrying frelght at’through rates to Victou, Georgetown, Summerside and Shedige: and have good accommodation for passengers. wh

oParties wishing to have the.r goods deliverec . int

3 ‘ sr goods ‘livered here early in the sevson will rwarding their orders in time, 80 as not to detain the vessels. : a " For freight or passage apply, in London, to Joan Pircairnn & Sons, 69 Cornhill; in Liverpool, to PircainN_Bro’s, Brockley Buildings, 51 South John Street; or here. ‘ eet; .

a oneaen PKAKE BROS. & CO,

Charlottetown, Jaly 23, 1877.

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Souris L >. G.0S lch'town "2.45 se Harmony 6.38 Bs Jun. 2 55 ls:. Peter’s | 75t Ine ‘ar 4.17 | Morell pe fH 8-99" la cas | ar iY - 5 | ate Stew'tt jjar 9.10 Morell 50 Le Pees. Pan 88

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WM. McKEC.INIK, tre Le. . J. BRYDGES,

Gen |. Supt. Gov't. Railways. Charlottetown, May 21, (877.

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Medical Avtices.

| Fits Epilepsy,

FALLING SICKNESS PPRMANENTLY b

Celebrated Fit Powders.

paid, a free Trial Box.

All sufferers should give these

of their curative powers.

or by express, C.O. D. D. Address, ASH & ROBBINS

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LL sufferers from this disease thet are anxious to be cured, should try Dr KISSNERS CELEBRATED CONSUMP- TIVE POWDERS. ‘These [Powders are the only preparation known that wi) cure Consumption and all diseases ef the Throat and Lungs—indeed, so strong is ear taith them, and also to convince you that they are no humbug, we will forward to every sufferer, a free trial box. ; We don’t want your money until you are perfectly satisfied of their curative powers

If your life is worth saving, don’t delay in giving these Powders a trial, as they will

surely cure you. Price, for large box, $3.00, fsent to end part of the United States, or Cansd* yy

Pumps suitable for any depth of well, and offer them ata liberal! discount for cash, MacKENZIE & STUMBLES,

North Side Queen’s Square |

Ch’town, July 18, .77.—tudt h pa pre lm

mail on receipt of price, Address, ASH7&) ROBBINS, 360 Fulton St

May 1877.

Cured—no humbug— y one month’s usage of Dr. Goulard’s To convince sufferers that these powaers will do all we claim for them, we will send by mail, post- As De. Goulard is the only physician that as ever made this disease a special study, aod has to our knowledge thousands have been perma- neutly cured by the use of those Powders, we will guarantee a permanent cure: in every case, or refund you all money ex- _| pended. Powders an early trial, and be convinced

Price, fur larze box, $3.00, or 4 boxes

for $10.00, sent by mall to any part of United States or Canada on receipt of price.

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ISLAND PARK HOTEL, SUMMERSIDE.

Terms Weekly: June, $9; July. $10.50: Aug., $12: Sept., $9 ” =~ ee

HIS NEW HOTEL, accommodating about one huadred and fifty guests, is now open It _contains, in addition to the sleeping apartments, a number of Public and pavete’ Peale Billiard, Reading, Smoking, Barber’s and Bar-rooms. Pictu resquely situatedén 8 One huadred and forty acres in extent, in the Bedeque Bay, dire a rd Pee , Samndieeside: it b A scuiveneh | say, directly opposite the rising towa® , it combines the retirement ensured by the insular position of its surroundidgs W equal couvenience to a position in the town. Beautifal views of the harbour are o from the wiadowsand roof of the Hotel, and from the carriage drive around the Island grounds, are being tastefully laid out with walks and drives, the greater part being left yaoded, Sea bathing can be enjoyed with suitable privacy onvarious parts of the beach peat the Hotel, dressing rooms have been constrocted fur the purpose. A F P Ste belongieg & the Hotel, will ply frequently to and from Summerside, an cate a toatl oil Beeaml Shediac and Charlottetown ; aod can be made available for picnics, fishing and shooting p and pleasftre excursions onthe Bay. Horses, carriages, rowing and sail e a e ne Pe pFamilies and partics can have coat!guous suites of rooms iF " oe an ae ee Siedinaibtcsshaed. s, if required, by sending reasows » DERMS ;—Fyom $2 to $2.50 per day, according toroom. Special arrangements can be wade

for summer residence. PROPRIETOR

MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CAN ADA Canital $1,000,000, with power to increase to $z,000.00U.

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Daily at the Office of

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SAND SUMMER RESORT,

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