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LITTLE THINGS.

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One step, and then another, And the longest walk is ended One stitch, and then another, And the largest rent is mended ; ne brick upon another, And the highest wall is made ;

One flake upon another, And the deepest snow Is laid.

So the little coral workers,

By their slow but constant motion, Have built up those pretty islands

In the distant, dark blue ocean, And the noblest undertakings

Man’s wisdom hath conceived By oft-rcpeated effort

Have been patiently achieved.

A litthe—’tis a little word, But much may in it dweil;

Phen let a warning voice be heard, And learn the lesson well.

The way to ruin thus begins,— Down, down, like easy stairs:

If conscience suffers little sins, Soon larger ones it bears.

\ little theft, a small deceit, Too often leads to more:

Tis hard at first, but tempts the feet As through an open door,

Just as the broadest rivers run From small and distant springs,

The erealest crimes that men have,

done Have grown from little things.

Facts and Seraps.

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fe easiest thing for a negro to do—heep ark.

We pity the family that sits down toa broil three times day.

Why is the letterG like the sun ?--Be-

cause it is the centre of hght.

Speak low, ladies; and yet always endeav- or to be high-toned wonen.

When is @ sick man a contradiction ?— When he is an impatient patient.

A lady's home dress ought to last a long while; she never wears it out,

Asplendid ear, but a very poor voice, as the organ-grinder said ofa donkey.

To many the path of life is nearly all tunnels. ‘Fhis is what makes, it such a bore,

A wise man may be pinched by poverty, but only a fool will set himself be pinched by tight shoes.

A quack advertises a compound that will cure everything, from bad character to a bad temper.

2 arding-schools fit young ladios for keep ing boarders after they marry and have hus- hand to support,

An architect proposes to build a Bachelor

Hall which will differ with most houses ip having no Eves. + Cabbage, mum? We dont keep no

seco ud-class vegetables, mum 4t the lower end of the town,”

You'll get it

it is right for young people to use 4 licenst to get married, but they shouldn't use toc much license afterwards,

“Gotany ice in the head of your table

hii? «No. Gut | have got the mext best thing to it, «“Whais that?” <A_ sever eh

“This settles it, anyhow,” as the coo}

said in reply to a dispulatious Companion, at the sime time dropping an egg into the coltee,”

A certain yonng miss, when he: parents retuse to allow her to attend a bil, will set toand have a3 bair/ at home. fiuteresting child :

Many a poor woman thinks she can do ne thing withont a husband; and when she ge one, finds she can do nothing with him,

A man ont West, who offered bail for 6 friend, was asked by the judge if he had any

incumberance on bis farm. “Ob, yes,’ said he ‘“my wile.” A hen-pecked) hushand says—*: Before

marriage | fancied wedded life would be all sunshine: but afterwards | found that it was a2 moonshine.”

An Irishman visiting a churchyard with a friend, pointing to a shady, quiet nook, gaid: “This is the spot where I intend being laid, if Pm spared,”’

‘-Porter,” said an old lady of an Trish railway porter, ‘‘when does the nine o’cluck train leave?’ ‘Sixty minutes past eight, ma'am,’ was Mike's reply.

A little fellow, f.ur yeais old, the other day nonplussed his mother by making the following inquiry :

“Mothers, if aman is woman a mystery?”

a mister, ain’ta

Little Susie, looking at seme pictures ol winged angels, exclaimed, **‘ Mamma, | dout want to be au angel!’ “Why not, dear?” ‘* Humph! leave ali my pretty clothes, and wear fedders like a hen!’

‘Jones, if burglars should get into your house, what would you do?””’—‘‘I'd do what- ever they required of m-. Ive never had my own way in that house yet, and its too late to begin now—yes, alas! too late !”

‘‘Do | believe in second love? Humph! if aman buys a pound of sugar, isn’t it sweet? And, when it’s gone, don't he want another pound; ant isn't that sweet, too? froth, Marphy, I hel eve in second love!’

We once knewa man who said to his paster: ‘I am going to the other church alter this.” **Ah! and why so?’ ‘Well, if you don’t get your shoes made at my shop. Il won't get my preaching done at yours.’ Sohe went off.

“Madame, said a certain pameless one to Mrs. Brown, the other day, “you are talk De simple rubbish.”’ ‘Yes sir,” plied the ever-crushing lady, ‘‘because I wish you to compreheud me.”

Somebody tried to«xcuse a liar to Dr. Johnson, suying, ‘You must not believe more than lalf he says.’ doctor, **but which half?”

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)German, Music, Singing and Drawing.

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

August.

Five Teachers are employed in these Schools, which are graded to suit scholars

of all ages.

Boys’ School.

The Boys’ School will be under the charge of V. E. Harris, Esq.,. of King’s College, Windsor, and of the Normal School, Truro. Mr. Ilarris has graduated with honours at King’s College, 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.

Giris’ School.

Subjects—All English Branches, rench

In

this School there are three departments, pase For Terms and further particulars

apply to

GEORGE W. HODGSON,

St. Peter's Clergy llouse. July 236s

Molasses, Sugar & Salt 70 ARRIVE. RIGT. FLEE woop will be due here

ubout the Sth of August, from Barba- does, via St. Martin's, with

50 Puns. Bright Barbadoes Molasses, 25 Hhds, Grocery Sugar, 15 Tierees do, do., 5.000 Bushels Ground St, Martin’s Salt, suitable for mackerel, which will be sold low on arrival.

LONGWORTH & CO.,, Water Street. Shtown, July 27—

American & Foreign Patents.

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

ATENTS procured iu all conutries. No fees

in advance. No charge for services until the patent is granted. Preliminary examinations tree. Our valuable pamphlet seat free upon re- ceipt of stamp.

Address,

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

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ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC.

EDERAL Oflicers, Soldiers and Sailors ot 4 othe late war, or their heirs, are in many cases entitled to moaey trom the Guveroment, which has been found to be due since tinal pay- ment. Write full history of service aod state uount of pay and bounty received.

Certificates of Aujutant Geueral U. S. A., showiog service and honorable discharge there- trom, io place of discharge lost, procured for a small fee.

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

PENSIONS. PENSIONS.

LL Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailors

wounded, riptured, or injured, io the liae fduty ia the late war, and disabled thereby, ‘ao Obtain a pension.

Widows, and minor children of Officers, Sal diers and Sailors, who have died siace discharge of disease contracted or wouads and injuries re

eived iu the service aod in the line of duty, cao” procure pensioas by addressiag Gilmore & Co.

Increased rates for pensioners obtained. Bouaty Laod Warrants procured for service io wars prior to March 3,1855. There are no war- rants granted for service in the late rebellion.

Send stamp 10 Gilmore & Co., Washington, OB. Cui, full instructions. July 24, 1877.

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SALT, SALT. SALT,

3,000 Bags Liverpool Salt,

TO ARRIVE

Per Steamshig ‘ Prince Edward.’

Joue here 28th June. Will be sold low.

PEAKE BROS. & CO.

Charlottetowon, 1877June .1—tf

Sawing & Planing MOULDINGS OF ALL DESCRIP,*ONS

Doors & Sashes, Window & Door Frames,

manufactured CHEAPER than by any other establishment in the city, and constantly on hand. j emma |All lumberjuseaiis kiln-dried, avd all work isywarranted to give satisfaction.

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PAUL LEA, Grafton Stieet dane 14,18

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P, E. |, RAILWA

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CHANGE! OF TIME.

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N Alid after MONDAY, APRIL 30th 1877, ‘Trains will run as follows :—

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Trains Golng West.

| No.) 1) No. 3) No STATIONS, [peice | St mboat) wi. Ey ore: 8. express. Mix¢ “T Wy -a 4 dp mM Georgetowm | * 7.20 Cardigan ** 745 Mt Stewart $ 2h 20 IL Stawalts | ip 9,18 Koy. tun tion) * 10.43 gal aril.os jdp. amp. va LOM” | 2 1ap,t0-23 6.00 oy Jun‘tiou 10.45 6.20 3.25 Nor Wil’shiré | 11.59 | 7.0% 345 Munter River | 11.58p.m.) 7.16 5.00 vounty Line | ¥2. | =. 7.52 5.50 Kensington | 1.20 | 8.28 6.30 ols 2.05 ar, 9.0) é Sumr side wed U5 ae _ wee ip 2.35 * | Wellington 3.300 || Port Hill 4.16 | O'Leay 5.42 Alberton 6.50 Tignish ar 7.84; 1 "vains Groing tlcust. ne C ek. a TY ’ Y | No. 2 o:? | ho STATIONS. | EXpress. ee eee ‘Mixed. ae the ie wate Ne is Pignish 6. 00 alberton b. 45 O'Leary 4. 52 Port Hill J18 | Wellington 10.05 Sd ¢jarll.oo dp PM an. Sumr'side pidp 13 | 6.00 “tp 6.00 Kensington | 12.03 pay G40 |g gg County Line | I 2.50 oe aa ilmnter River! 1.43 7.43 3.10 Nor Wil'shire|ar 2.00 | 0-9 | (g.95 R ry Jun tion dp 2.55 ar AQ “9 2O 3.15 dp. §.Q0 « ‘ > Ch’ town . os | lar. 0.45 Ro 5 Jun'ion! 2.55 | b 417 Wt Stew rt | 4.25 | “ardigan | 647 Georgetown | | 6.15 |

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No. & | No.6 STA! IONS. | Mixed. en Mixed 7 sig iigiiniatielied eererpes beeererehd | “ip Hen)! dp. pap Souris | 6.15) IChv town 2.35 ilarmony 6.38 fat. Jun. 2.55 Polere | 7&4 | : lar 4,17 Morell bog. ppc [MaS- RO8Le, lds ; le ( | . Fr I MauStewn i ar. 9.20 | Morell & US ip 9.3 }- Peters j.4 toy Juntion) 2043 (i iinony o Chtlown jar td.03 (Souris

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Medical Motices.

Fits Enilepsy,

FALLING SICKNESS

JERMANENTLY Cured—no humbug— by one month's usage of Dr. Goulard’s Celebrated Vit Powders. To convince sufferers Unat these powaers will do all we claim for them, we will send by mail, post- paid, a free Trial Box. As Dr. Gou'ard is the only physician that as ever made this diseuse a special study, and has to our knowledge thousands have been perma- nently cured by the use of those Powders, we will guarantee a pe:manent cure in every case, or refund yon all money ex- pended, All sufferers should give these Powders an early trfal, and be convinced of their curative powers, Price, for 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 or by express, Co ee. Address,

ASH & ROBBINS

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| Consumption Positively Cured.

| | I.L sufferers trom this disease that are anxious to be cured, should tay. Dr | KISSNER S CELEBRATED CONSUMP-, ‘TIVE POWDERS. ‘These JT’owders are

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; Consumption and all diseases ¢f the Throat j and Lungs—indeed, s0 Strong is Gar faith ‘them, and also to convince you that they

jare no hambug, we will forwarid-to every }

sufferer, a free trial box. We don’t want your money until-you arr /perfectly satisfied of their curative powers if your life is worth saving; don‘t delay in | giving these Powders 4 trial, as they wili surely cure you, . | Price, ‘for large box, $3.00, sent ‘to and |part of the United States Jor Canai'e Wy mail on receipt of price.

Address, ’ ASH7& ROBBINS, ' $60 Fulton St

May 1877.

REGULAR TRADERS

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From London to Charlottetown, Prince Edward {stand.

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FALL TRIPS, 1877.

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The new Clipper BARE HNTIN E WR FIM A,

300 Tons Register, Classed 7 Years Al at Liovds, 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 KROW® CLIPPER BARKENTINE

ETHEL BLANCHE

428 Tons Register, Cupp red and Clissed 9 years, Al at Lloyd's, JOHN GRAMWAM, COMMANDER,

Will be on on the berth «3 usual, and will follaw the ““ EREMA,”

SAILING FROM LONDON FOR GHARLOTTETOWN About {15th September,

Carrying freight at through rates to Pictou, Georgetown, Summerside and Shediac:

aud have good accommodation for passengers.

uParties wishing to have their goods delivered here early in the sevson will oblige by rwarding thei: orders in time, 80 48 not to detain the vessels.

For freight or passage apply, in London, to Joun Prrcarn & Sons, 69-Cornhill; in

Liverpool, to PircatkN Bro’s, Brockley Buildings, 5! South John Street; or here, to,

as PEAKE BROS. & CO.

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Charlottetown, July 23, 1877.

PE ISIND SUMMER RESORT

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June, $9: July, ‘S1O.50 ;Aug., Sl

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ISLAND PARK HOTEL,

Terms Weekly

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HIs n EW HOTEL, accammodating, about one hundred and staid Rest ne ution t0 “7 sleeping apartments, a number of Public and Private Parlor, one huadred ‘and forty deals extelat ang Peden} Picturesquely situated oo an Istaod, Summerside) it’ combines’ thé retirembat ea} uted b th ier ige tet oor ite torrotodtion Gane , Ite 1¢ retil susured by the ipsular position of its surrowadid ith equal convenience to a position ja ‘th ; ifal ‘vi uit dee Ubeatail e toWn. Beautifal’ ‘views of the harbour ar i ; ' f are obtainable ele ees roof of the Hotel, and from the earriage: drive around the Islaod. Tbe wooded Rietanieeruaals ua me se oe and driyes, the greater part being left finely ‘ fed with suitable privacy on various s of ir the Hotel, dressing rooms have b * Siemedtichdter fe aesanhee s eeu constrocted for tl ry 5 thee fc . ae , r the purpose, A Ferry Steamer beloaging to Shelling aoa a fa re Co from Summerside, and will regularly Boum all Stone rom ipihadiaaumaaies ae can be made available for picnics, fishing and shooting parties eidiascant aanahe bs onthe Bay. Horses, carriag»s, rowing and sail boats always ou hire. niles Aad parties can have Ccoat!guons suites of- rooms. if nieed te eendte: cans notice betgrehand. 8, quire?, by seudiag reasonable , , TERMS :—From $2 to $2.

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fifty guests, is now opea. It

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50 por dav, according t) room. | Special arrangements can be made

J, L.. Holman,

MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

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