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It was the habit of this firm to pay a sort of pe nsion m mthly to the widows

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of captains Who W ore lost in the servi It was not much of a stipend, being only half pay, but it was certainly a blessing in very many Cases. Mrs. Selter bad always her hus- band’s money here while he was at sea, when she was sick,

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or it wassent to her or the weather bad.

‘Ah. Me. Tawman, I'm sure the Good Luck will be in to-day.

. Certainly it will! What's to hinder it!’ he answers,

He puts the child down and goes over to his desk, and unlocking a drawer, he tikes out an account book and begins writing a receipt, then goes over into the cashier's room. While he is there the telegraph clerk calls him over.

Click, clickety click! goes the magic instrument, repeating its dot and dash message.

‘Hear that!’ says the operator ‘That’s news for you.’ The proprietor could read every word by its sound.

‘Iv’s like a message from God,’ says Mr. Tawman, reverently. ‘I must not tell her.’

He comes back to where the woman is sitting, his face is flushed with emo- tion; some strange excitement. He throws into her lap a bundle of bank notes.

» *There, Mrs. Selter, now go home. Take a car at the door.’

‘Oh, I'm not tired. And I should; like to be here when the brig comes in. But I thank you so much, so much.’

‘Here, little one,’ says the good- hearted Tawman, ‘here’s something for -ou to buy candies with.’ He put into be tiny, outstretehed palm a bright quarter of a dollar, and laughs at the wonder and delight of the little re- cipient. ;

‘I'll keep this fer my papa.

Poor littie thing! she is weary unto sleep. She cuddles herself in the big chair, and~ sinks into slumber in an instant.

‘Now, Mrs. Selter, you have had no dinner,’ says Tawman.

‘Oh, yes, sir.’

‘Yesterday, perhaps; but I mean to-day. Godown with Mr. Pelton here, dur young man, and get something to eat. You see, we have arrangements here for the comfort of our clerks. We give them a hot dinner, and a good dinner, too. There’s nobody there, now. Everybody’s dined.’

‘Go down there, and ask the waiter, George,’ addressing Mr. Pelton, whom he had summoned, ‘to give this good lady a cup of tea and a piece of toast, some chicken and all that.’ Then pausing a moment, as if propriety and philan- throphy are struggling for mastery in his mind :

‘No, no, George. Tell Henderson to send the dinner up into my room here ; that’s better!’ The young man leaves the room. Then Mr. Tawman enters the office again and consults the tele- graph operator.

‘Send this message atonce, Mr. Lind- lay, if you please. He writes some- thing and the operator clicks it off at once. It’s along message—a very long message indeed. But the President's message itself is not so important, 80 in- teresting to those whom it concerns.

Then, by the time the message is sent the dinner is ready in Mr. Tawman’s private office, where Mrs. Selter par- takes of it; but does not think proper to waken the weary child that she may éat also. F

Then Mr. Wawman says; ‘ Now, you had better go. I’fl see to the child; ll bring the little girl up with me to-night.’

‘No, no!’ exclaims the mother; I must have my Ellie with me always, sir. You are so very good! And there js no news of the Good Luck ?’

‘Not a word, I'm sorry to say.’

‘It can’t be possible. The brig must come in to-day.’

‘I’msure | hope so, with all my heart and soul, Mrs. Selter.’

‘I know you do,’ she responds, with! . | a sigh. ‘Now go. Im sorry you have to)

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London House

THE GREAT

CASH SALE

Advertised during the months of November and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we kave

decided

from the beginning of

to continue

the year, offering still Greater Attractions to

those who wish’ to buy.

A Choice Lot of ENGLISH TEAS, by chest and small package, marked very low.

GREAT

INDUCEMENTS

Are offered the Cloth Department, and

in

parties in want of Suits’

or Single Garments, ean have them made up the

notice, and in the best:

at shortest

style.

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We Will Offer on Saturday Next,

the 5th inst.

TET ED BALAN CH OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK Or Black and Colored Dress Goods AGk Ale VOLPE UPoss v ;

Cashmeres,

Fremelh erinoes,

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waken the child, but I suppose you can-|

not help it.’

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‘Come, Ellie,’ says the mother, Qohidh-| | j

ing her lightly on the shoulder. The child, with a start, awakes and) eries—‘Is it my papa? Dear, dear| papa!’ : | ‘Then seeing her disappointment, she) bursts into tears. ‘Don’tery.dear,don’'tery. The brig’ will come in. Don't ery. The good’ old man speaks soothingly to the sobb-| ing child; aud the mother, catching her' hand, walks slowly and sadly away, | followed by Mr. Tawman, who lifts the| litle girl down the stairs, and helps both her and her mother into a.car,

(C1: oncluded in our newt.)

The latest Instalment of NEW

GOODS just received by “Northern Light,” via Halifax.

GEO. DAVIES & 60.

Persina Cords, Paramatias, Repps, Peplins, Serges, Lustres, Cobures, et¢.,

‘ its av COS.

A SPECIAL LOT OF

FANCY GRESS COODS,

at half price,

Balance of Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, at half price. Balance of All Wool Shawls, at cost.

A Special Lot Selling at half Price.

Balance of Ladies’ Wool Scarfs, Clouds, Breakfast Shawls, sleeve- less Jackets and Sacques, AT HALF PRICE,

A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisery !

AT COST.

THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS

—AND

WATERPROOF MANTLES

THE BALANCE RAILWAY RUGS

SPECIAL LOT, IN

BED QUILTS!

45 cts., 65 cts. and $1.00 each.

The Balance Red, White and Fancy Flannels at Cost.

Balance All-Wool Blankets

at the following rates :— Parrs for $4:25 worth $5.50; $4.50 worth $6.00: $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth

THE BALANCE OF CLOTH AND RUBBER OVERSHOES:

Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair ; Fancy, $1.20 per pair; Ladies’ Plam, 85 cts. per pair; Fancy, $1.00 per pair.

300 00Z. TOWELS !

Special Lines,—4 cts., § cts., 12 cts., 25 cts. each. A decided bargain.

SHEETINGCS AT COST!

Clothing Department,

The Balance of Men’s Reefers, Top Coats and Ulsters,

AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:

Reefers for $4.60, worth $4.75 3 $5, worth $6.00; $6.00, worth $7; Top Coats for $4.75, worth 85.73: $5.75. worth $7.25 3 $9.75,

’ worth $11.95. j

Ulsters for $7.50, worth $3.68 ;

$8.50, worth S10; $19.50,

worth $12.06. _

The Balance of Boys’ Clothing

AT A GREAT BARGAIN.

A LOT OF MEN’S ALL-WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS,

For $1.25, worth $1.75.

THE BALANCE OF Buffalo and Wolf Robes, Coon Skin Coats, Ladies’ Fur Wuffs and Manties, |

AT COST: ~

Black & Colored Silks, at Cost, |

A LOT OF

FANCY & JAPANESE SILKS ! AT HALF-PRICE, The Balance of the 7,000 YARDS OF CAR PET, advertised during the month of December, in

RICH BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, WOOLS, FELTS, &C.,

We only ask an inspection of the

CARPET DEPARTMENT

and are confident the prices will give sa- tisfaction, and so with every other de- partmeptof the house, as the stock

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and extent.

; ment.

K

30,000

) "WW Co Ee” OD"

aie aud Fane

AT GOST AND UNDER COST.

|. D. MASON & 60.,

Intending to go out of the business, will offer the whole of their Stock to the Public on and after

Monday, the 2ist Jan.

:0:—_-—-—-——

A GENUINE CASH SALE!

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NO HUMBUG :

All Goods Marked down at Cost in Plain Figures,

J.D. MASON & CO.

QEEEN SQUARE HOUSE, 77 QUEEN STREET. Charlottetown, Jan, 18, 1875.

MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE GOMPANY

OF CANADA.

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Capital $1,000,000, with powsr to Increase to $2,000,000.

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HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL.

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RISKS FAKEN DAILY AT THE OFFICE OF

CARVELL BROS.,

Agents for P. E. Island, Charlottetown, January 17, 1878.

American & Foreign Patents

Cleaned, Dyed and Curled. ; a Neckties and Ribbons Gilmore, Swith & Co., Successors to Chipman,

Dyed.

72 on | Orders left at the Shop of Mr.

hosmer X Co. | Stumbles, 27. Great Gout Street, promptly ATENTS procured in all Countnes. No fc es! attended to: in advance. No charge for services until the patent is gracted. Preliminary examinations ree. Qur valuable pamphlet seat free upon re ¢ipt of stamp. Addre 33,

OSTRICH FEATHERS Kid Glov Cleaned

zi G. C. Gilmour, | Silk Dyer, ete., Fitzroy Street. Dec. 256—1]m 2aw

QUEEN INSURANCE OY,

OF ENGLAND. CAPITAL, . . TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

the late war, or their heirs, are in maay J NSURANCE effected on all kinds of Build- caes eutitled to money trom the Guvers ment, ings, Merchandise and Produce, Also, om which has been found to be due since fiaal pay-; Vessels on the stocks. ; ’ Write full history of service and state Special rates for isolated residences amount of pay dud bounty received. Losses settled promptly ro 9

Certificates of Acjatant Geueral U. S. A. GEORGE M ACT kop (Uni

showing service and honorable discharge there- Agent ¢ p on —— Bank), trom, in piuce of discharge lost, procured for a J 1877 nt tor Prince Edward Island. small tee. an es

GILMORE, SMITH & CU., Washington, D.C

ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, E/C.

EDERAL Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of

House to Let.

(—)* eight rooms, in good repair, lately occu- pied by Mr. A. McDouyall. Immediate possession given... Apply to Mr. A. Mce- Dougall, or the undersigned. None bat a caretul and-good tenant need ap

Euclose stamp to Gilmore & Co., aad full re- ; oe ply, with blanks, will be sent free. MORE SN OW | nat LL Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailors B H _ wounded, ruptured, or injured, in the iat | uy al vie 5 alas vifduty in the late war, and disabled thereby,; =, © . Bi y *) POR 1878—PRICE 12 CENTS, Widows, and mivor children of Officers, Sol- | Jan. 3— ders and Sailors, who’have died since discharge | —-———— eived in the service and in the line of duty, can procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co, | Bounty Land Warrants procured for service ip TF FYUE INTERCOLONIAL EXPRESS wars prior to March 3,1855. There are no war- | will continue their business during Re nes nara to Gilmore & Co,, Washington Express closes every Tuesday, Thursday and .C., full instructions. Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, and is ‘received Goods, - Valuables, and money, forwarded, making as quick time as the mails, Diamond Bookstore, 85 North Side Quees Square.

PENSIONS. PENSIONS.

ano Obtain a peasioa.

of disease contracted or wounds and injuries re | Wi it fae z ’ INGEL =—XPPESs,

Increased rates for pensioners obtained, |

rants grauted for service in the late rebellion. winter via Steamer Northern 1 ight.

July24 1877. here on the same evenings at 5 o'clock. THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Agent.

Ch’town, Dec. 26, 1887.—3i

DAVIES & 60,

January 3rd, 1878.

is unrivalled for its value GEG,

ly. RICHARD WEEKS.

Oil Lamps, Charlottetown, Dec, 13, 1877. —tf ps, cheap, at Exammwer

Nov. 27—

Also — Gent’s iota, ee ‘ -*

ag A AEC ORS Bw NG

OR SALE—A few second-hand Kerosene