How to Preserve Cut Flowers.

An important rule, though seldom re garded, is never to cram the vases with flowers ; many will last if only they have a large mass of water in the vase, and not too many stalks to feed on the water and p lute it. Vases that can hold a large quantity of water are oem to be pre ferred to the spindle-shaped trumpets that are often used. Flat a filled with wet sand are also useful for short-stalked or heavy-head- ed flowers; even partiilly withered bloom will revive when placed on this cool, moist substance. Moss, though

far prettier than sand, is to be avoided, as it so soon smells disagreeably, and always interferes with the scent of the flowers placed in it for perservation,

In the case of flowers that grow only in a cool temperature, and suffer when they get into warm and dry air,all that we can do is to lessen ev aporation as much as possible,and when suc h flowers have hairy stems and leaves to submerge them for a minute, so that by capilliary attraction they may continue to keep themselves moist and cool ; but this is dangerous to table cloth or polished surfaces, unless caf&xbe taken that the points of the leaves do not hang down to prevent dripping.

Another means of preventing delicate and sweet-scented flowers from flagging is to cut them with several leaves on the stem, and when the flower head is plac- ed in water, to allow only this head

dishes

to remain above the water, while the leaves are entirely submerged ; by this} means tle leaves seem to help to sup- port the flower, which will then last for | three days in afairly cool room. Fre-

quent cutting of the stem is of great | use; but with all flowers by far the} best plan is to put them outside expos-| ed to dev or rain, during the night, | when they will regain strength enough |

to last on for days. All New Holland |

plants, particularly flowering acacias, are benefitted wonderfully by this ap-| parent cruelty, and will even stand a} slight frost far better than a hot room|

at night indoors.

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Longevity in California.

The announcement of the death of Donna Marie de la Guerea de Hartwell, of Salinas city, aged 76 years, and the} mother of twenty-one children, ten of whom eurvive her death, suggests the | idea of giving your readers an account | of some of the aged and prolific peopie | of Monterey county. There is now liv- ing near Monterey city an ancient lady | who is the mother of thirty ehildren.

There is now living at the conntry hospital in this place a aative Indian | 135 years old. wool. Hewill sit for hours on blanket in the sun busily engaged mend- ing some of his garments, muttering to | himself his unintelligible jargon. “He! is quite active, and retains most of his| faculities to a remarkable degree. ery season a man born ia 1800 assisted me| on a ranch to hive a number of swarms | of bees. He would run up to the top of | a live oak tree, crawl out on a limb! where the bees were, and sawing it off, | would lower itto me, when I would | place the hives over the bees,

Longevity does not seem to be con- | fined to the human species altogether in this land of sunshine and flowers. | At the state fair, tavo years since, I saw horse 32 years old led in the stock | cavaleade that showed the activity of a| 4-year-old colt. The adage that “any- | thing soon ripeis soon rotten, does | not seem to hold good here. Both the | animal and vegetable creation maiure at a wonderfully early period. Heifers| become mothers at from 15 to 18) months, and mares at 2 years of age. Fruit trees bear in two to three years | after planting. Noris the tenacity of life confined to the animal kingdom, In boeing weeds, if one adheres to the soil by the least fibrous root it will live and thrive. Ifa cutting of most any tree or shrub be made and stuck ivto the moist soil, it will grow. Notwith- standing the eight months of dry weather last season, with only a few light showers during the winter, followed by nearly six months of dry weather this year, ail planted and cul- tivated crops look green and flourishing. This is owing to the large umount ¢f| humidity iv the air.

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Special Notices.

Wanzer Sewinc Macutnes, the latest and most improved patterns, selling at low prices, at Miller Bros’., Queen Street.

oct2—tf.

New Hoestexy.—Weeks & Co. are showing ! the most complete stock of Ladies and Misses Hosiery in the city. New makes for Youth's and Gent’s, Calland inspect the gocds.

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Gents Scarfs and Ties--1 case American and 1 case English, just opened at Stanley Bros., Brown Block. sept 24

New Casumeres AND Mentos at J. B. Macdonald’s. dy wk pat—septl4

JoHun Macieop & Co. are showing new Fall Suitings, new Worsteds and Overcoatings.,

septl9 —tf

Tne fall value store is Norton Bros.

se 12 da wk

New Fart Goops at J. B. Macdonald’s.

sept 14—dy wk pat

ANOTHER lot of our “Royal Wringers” re- ceived to-day. Norton Bros. se 12 da wk

New OatMEgat (Choice) at Beer & Goff's,

sept2

Corron FLANNELS at Weeks & Co’s.—great | sale going on at bargain prices. se 29

Green Grapes, Barilett Pears, Oranges” and Gravenstein Apples, just received at Beer & Goff's, septl7 |

We keep only the highest grade of all goods in our line at the City Hardware Store. The largest in the Province, Norton Bros.

se 12 da wk

ly med,

iat the

His hair is as white as | his | the Atheneum.

A tor of men’s shirts and oles wor'h $1.98 to $1.50, selling for 75 cents at the London House. sep 28 lwk wkly

Boors made on extra large lasts. —Doreey, Goff & Co. {sep 2

Cart at Weeks & Co., Market Square, and see the bargains in Cotton Flannels, ge 29 SPectAL LINES in wool flannels, selling very low this week at the London House sep 28 lwk wkly Just Opgxgp at the London House— Shawls, English and Foreign Mantes, English Trimmed Hats, Feathers and Flowers, Dress Goods, Canvas Cloths, Cassimeres, Ottomans, Merino 5. Velveteens, Silk Plushes, Cash- meres, Brocades, ete, sp 22 eod selling

Scarier anp Warre FLANNEL,

very cheap, at J. B. Macdonald’s, septl4 dy wk pat Grain Bacs at the London House.

sep 22 eod Fresu Buckweat FiLour at Beer & Gofl’s, Frearrut SLAUGHTER now going on in clothing at L. E. Prowse’s. se 26 Fieecy Corrons, bought at a bargain, sell- ing at a bargain.—Geo. Daviss & Co. sep 28 lwk wkly for $6 at L E. se 26 We call special attention to our new styles of brass nailed boots. Extra wear.—Dorsey, Goff & Co. [sep 2 Six cases English and American hard and soft felt hats now opening at Stanley Bros., Brown Block. sept 24 THERE is $10,000 that says you cannot get a man in the world that can do as many dif- ferent kinds of work, and do them as _ perfect in every respect as Brown, at the Atheneum.. For further information address P. O, Box 33. [sep 5 » Bie CLorgine Sate has commenced at L. E. Prowse’s, Just see prices : Coats from $1.50, Vests from 75 cents, Pants ifrom 90 cents. As those sods will be sold out in a few days, come at once and look at | the stock. se 26 Our Long Boots are hand-sided and side- ~Dorsey, Golf & Co, [sep 2 Cnoice meal pickles, in bulk, at Beer & | Geff's. jyl5 We have a splendid lot of Fall Boots at Dorsey, Goff & Co’s, {sep 2 CHOICE CRANBERRIES, 8 cents per quart. Six Barrels just received at Beer & Gofl’s. septl4

Grey ano Wuire Brankets selling low at J. B. Macdonald’s. septl4—dy wk pat THE only steam sewing machine and gun | Fer airing shop in the Dominion, and the only |place where you can get every part of a | sewing machine or a gun made, is at Brown’s, Atheneum, corner of, Prince and | Grafton Streets. [sep 5 Compstirors fer our $50 special cash prize ‘should use cur American Hickory and White- | wood, The bestever imported. Norton Bros. se 12 davk D. A. Bruce «filers special bargains in /custom and Ready-made clothing for the next two months. ang 11, dy, wkly tf Grey FLANNEL, 20 cents a yard, at J. B. Macdonald’s. dy wk pat—septl4 Boston pilot bread, at Beer & Goff’s. jyl5 FAIRBANKS SCALES repaired, and warranted to stand the test, or no pay, at Brown’s, at [sep 5 Goup and silver plating of every description | done at Brown’s, such as carriage and sleigh | handles, dash rails, etc., also table ware, and jewelry of every description, at the Athe- num, corner of Prince and Grafton Streets. [sep 5

Goop all wool suits selling Prowse’s.

KING’S EVIL

Was the name formerly given to Scrofula because of a superstition that it could be cured by a king’s touch. The work is wiser now, and knows that

SCROFULA

ean only be cured by a thorough purifica- tion of the blood. If this is neglected, the disease perpetuates its taint t 1rough generation after generation. Among its earlier symptomatic developments are Eczema, Cutaneous Eruptions, Tu- mors, Boils, Carbuncles, Erysipelas, Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Phy- sical Collapse, etc. If allowed to con- tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofulous Ca- tarrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases, Tubercular Consumption, and vari- ous other dangerous or fatal maladies, are produced by it.

Ayers Sarsaparilia

Is the only powerful and always reliable blood-pur tying medicine. It isso effect- ual an alterative that it eradicates from the system Hereditary Scrofula, and the kindred poisons of contagious diseases and mercury, At the same time it en- riches and Vitalizes the blood, restorin

healthful action to the vital organs an

rejuvenating the entire system. Thisgreat

Regenerative Medicine

Is composed of the genuine Honduras Sarsaparilla, with Yellow Dock, Stil- lingia, the lIodides of Potassium and Iron, and other ingredients of great po- Coney, carefully and scientifically com- pounded. Its formula is generally known to the medical profession, and the best bysicfans constantly prescribe AYER’s ARSAPARILLA as an

Absolute Cure

For all diseases caused by the vitlation of the blood, It {s concentrated to the high- est practicable degree, far beyond any other preparation for which like effects are claimed, and {s therefore the cheapest, as well as the best blood purifying medi- cine, in the world.

Ayer’s Sarsaparilia, PREPARED BY Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. [ Analytical Chemists. }

Sold by all Druggists: Price $1; 7 Six bottles for $5,

Civil Service Ear Examinations

THESE EXAMINATIONS will commence at

the usual places on Tuesday, the 10th day of | November next, at 9 o'clock, a.m. Applications for forms will be received by the undersigned | until the 20th of October, and they will have to be returned, duly executed, not later than the 3lst. After that date applications will be useless as the Rolls will have been closed and despatched to the places of examination.

P. LESUEUR C. S. Comiss, and Secretary. Ch’town, Sept, 25--3i

TEE DAILY aie ARS Es ‘OCTOBER 3

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The nat, ieee 1 Family y Excels a other Remedies for =’ quemsiti- Gasuate Chol- aroun Dreht oo era Morbus, Dysentery, ehitis, Neural Chronic prescee, Ki matisim, Sisdae at at the ney banner and hy ay Lungs, ‘Hoarseness, In- Diseas tones fluenza Hacking Cough, I. &. “ToH SON & CO., Whooping Cough. Boston, Maas.

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PURCATIVE.

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“ 1 SIC K-HEADAC Billo paces and all LIVER and BOWEL Compiaints, M Bo D> DP GIBSON, and Skin MPasentbe (ON LL we pa ms Complaints = Pius

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It is a well- known fact that 1 most of the Horse and Cattle Powcer sold in this coun- c try is worthless; that Sheridan's Condition a Powder is absolutely yure and very valuable. Nothing on Earth will make hens lay like Sheridan’s Condition Pow- Dose, one teaspoonful to each pint of

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CHICKEN CHOLERA, (itui:s ated a NSUM & OO. Boston, Mase

MAGNET SOAP,

(WARRANTED PURE.)

cot (ame

rENIILS SOAP is made from the BEST MATERIALS, and is Superior to any similar article manufactured. For general household and family use it SURPASSES all others.

<= It will be to Your Interest to Try it. FOR SALE WHOLESALE BY

FENTON T. NEWBERY.

22nd, 1885-—6mos

New and (riginal Departure j in Goal Cooking Stoves COMBINING

DURABILITY, HEAT AND ECONOMY.

yaly.

This Cut represents my Patent Fire end and lining partially drawn out, as it appears while being cleaned, or when a new lining is being replaced.

King Cooking Stove, with the oven,

TPYHE above Stove 1 invented and patented in 1876, and at the present time HUN-

DREDS ARE IN USE, giving perfect satisfaction. A large number have been in contant use for eight years, and the repairs have been very trifling, in many instances none have been required. This valuable experience should be sufficient evidence of their durability, which is accounted for in the following :—It has, instead of a Lined Fire Box, two heavy Currugated Cylinders, which obviate the expe mse connected with all Square Cooking Stoves of being compelled to renew Linings and Grates, at least once or twice every year, The. heat being radia:ed from the Cylin- ders to the floor, where most needed, overcomes 4 serious objection to all kinds of ordinary Coal Cooking S‘oves. The Cylinders are situated directly under the cover holes, and a fire may be made in one or both, thus adapting it for use either in winter or summer, with equal satistaction, besides effecting a great saving to fuel. I have also attached ths PATENT TELESCOPI®S OVEN to all my Elevatéd Oven Wood Stoves, such as the Waterloo, Niagara, Star, &c , causing the thousands using them to exclaim— Vy Stoves are worth TEN DOLLARS MORE than the same kind made by other foundries. The trade and retail purchasers will please bear in mind the fact that although a great advantage is claimed for my own Oven above all. others, they cost no more, and being the sole manufacturer and paten:ee, no other fcundry can ‘supply. En- quire for Fawcett’s Patent Telescope Oven, and it your dealer has none on hand send direct to the Sack yille Stove Foundry,

I am adding several new and handsome Patterns this season, which, with my former large variety of One Hundred Different Patterns and Sizes of Cooking, Parlor, Office and Hall Stoves, also Farmers Boilers, Hollowware, Pleughs, Stove Pipes and Tiuware, com- prise the most complete assortment offered by any manufacturer in the Lower Provinces,

Terms and prices will be found as favorable as can be obtained elsewhere,

CHARLES PAWCOETT, SACKVILLE FOUNDRY,

SACKVILLE, N. B June 19th, 1886—eod wkly

ROVAL GANADIAN INSURANCE CO.

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HEAD OFFICE—Montr eal. HALIFAX BRANCH—J. Scott Mitchell, Agent.

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Risks Vaken on Most Favorabiec AGENT FOR PRINOF BEPWARD ISLAND

r 4. ARWAUD,

VTROTIANTRA NRANR OF TTALIWAY

$2,090 GOO

"Pe ppaas.

Ch* en. Jan IAA

FLO U R, | tH F A p ‘Bargains in Harthenware

Tea Pots, flower Pots, Milk Dishes, Cream Crocks, Buiter Crocks, Bean Pots, Preserve Jars.

Matchless, Kent Mills,

AND OTHER CHOICE BRANDS

VERY CHEAP

—AT—

BEER & COFP’S.

August 20,

PORTLAND CEMENT, UA’ SUCTION IN PRICES

THE BEST PLACE TO BUY. CALL AND SEE!

BEER AND COFF.

eo per steamer Clifton ; —

50 Barrels Portland (ement. SIMON W. CRABBE,

Sign of the Stove, Walker's Corner,

Ch’town, Sept. 7—4wks 2awk Ch’town, May 23—2aw wkly

1885.

G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant.

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Office and Sal sroom next door to J. D, McLEOD’S Store, Queen Street. Ch’town, Sep. 16, ’85—8i 2 aw

G. BH. HASZARD,

BROWN’S BLOCK, QUEEN SQUARE, TDs BOOK BIN DING in all its branches

and at moderate prices,

We do not preten] to be the only ones in the city that can do Gilt Kx Ime 8, but also if you want

A HARDSOM® GIL? SIDE,

as well as Gilt Edge on your ‘ Pictureeque Canada,”” or any other kind «of book, bring it to

G. H. HASZARD.

Ch’town, Sept. 12, 'SR.

EDWARD M, ARCHIBALD, Shipping and Commission Merchant,

$1, 83 & 85 WATER STREET,

ST. JOHN’S, N. F.

Ample wharfage, yardage, room. Consignments solicited.

Liberal advances made on receipt of con- signments.

Sept. 9, 85—t] dec31

L. ARTHUR & CO. GEN HRAL

Commission Merchants, 121 ATLANTIC AVENUE,

BOSTON, MASB.

Eggs and Produce a Specialty.

July 15—dly wkly

PROVINCIAL HOUSE

Ts Subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has fitted up that large and commodious brick house, formerly occu- pied by the late James McCraith, Esq., corner of Queen and Sydney Street, and is now prepared to receive transient and per manent Boarders.

Best accomodation at reasonable terms.

ROBERT CRABB. Ch’town, Aug. 25, 1885.—tf

"eLeod, Morson & McQuarrie, BARRISTERS

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ATTCRNEYS- AT -LAW.

‘ice in Brown’s Block, Queen Square (UP STAIRS)

Oh’town, Fah. 12, (RAK

COAL, COAL.

pre. requiring amnainon for Cargoes of

Coals can obtain them, on the usual terms, from the Subscrib- r, at his Office, NO. 35 WATER STREET, viz. ;—

ani storage

On the Old Sydney Mines, |

Lingan and Victoria, 0, B.,

-—AND ON THE—

Albion Mines, Pictou. G. W. DrBLOIS. On town, June 19, "885 —+f. S 13737

G OLD ae L: PARI:

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Potatoes, Spiling, Rark, R. R. Ties, Lumber, Laths, Canned Lobsters, Mac-

kerel, Berries, Eggs, Fish Ete.

Best Prices for all Shipments, Write fully for Quotations,

HATHEWAY & OO,

General Commission Merchants,

22 Central Wharf, Roston.

Members of Board of Trade Mechanics Uxchange, OW town, Nov. 19, 1884,

Vessels For Sale.

EXHE fast-sailing pivk “HECTOR,” 35 tons (carries 60 tons coal) will be sold low for cash, This vessel was thoroughly

new-topped in ’82, and is in all respects a good vessel,

Also, for 22 tons.

Both these vessels can be sent to sea witb- out expense. Apply to

PETER PAINT & SONS,

a) tle

Corn and

Sale the Schr, “PRIMROSE,”

Port Hawkesbury, C, B., Sep. 2, 3w

BOSTON STEAMERS,

(CHANGE OF TIME.)

Carroll and Woreastgp

N and after THURSDA October the hour of sailiug “from Charlene will be 4 o'clock, p. m. CARVELL BROS., Ch’town, Sept. 19—2wks pat her a

P. KE. ISLAND — Steam Navigation Coy,

STEAMERS ST. LAWRENCE ANB PRINCESS OF WALES.

Summer Arrangement NOVA SCOTIA,

Leave Charlottetown for Pictou every Monday, Wednesday, Thy Saturday mornings, at 6.30 o'clock, con. necting there with the Train for Halijen Returning to Charlottetown on Monda Wednesday, friday and Saturday, about noo! on arrival of train from Halifax.

Leave Pictou Landing for Geor getown Thursday, on arrival of train alent noon, =

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA AND ThE UNITED STATES.

Leave Summerside every day (Sunda cepted) on arrival of Train vA. one town, connecting at Point dy with Trains for each of the named places; and at St. Jj steamers of the International Oom. pany and Railway for Portland Boston. Also leave Charlottetown for Sum. merside every Monday morning at one o’clock, Returning, leave Point du Chene every day (Sunday excepted) on arrival of day train from St.John, for Summerside, con. necting there with train for Charl Also leave Summerside for Charlottetows every Saturday evening, about five o'clock,

By order, F. W. HALES,

Secretary,

COTO

Ch’town, May 20, 1885.

Is fully up to the Highest Standard, Is giving Very Great Satisfaction. Is certain of being Continued in Use by all who try it. FRED. A. JONES, HOTEL DUFFERIN, ST. JOHN, N. B Sept. 2], ’85. °

Best value in the market. Has takes first prizes wherever exhibited. Holds six Medais and meny Diplomas. Dont be fooled ion a ahigh priced powd-r for the sakex of its purity.

The COOK'S FRIEND it maded x pure material as money can buy. Jt posseepe aa raising strength in proportion to < st than any other,

> Id by stor heepers § era'ly ; mm i made only by

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and be co‘vintbile

Buy tt, try it

But is an original compound made from the PURES* STOCK, and is sold by makers and dealers nearer the cost of production than §

other Laundry Soap im the market. See that youges™ Soap, and not accept any

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