ie att ere at es RE RR Ite ag tlie See ee Bier *% ae GP MET hs ne te FE > - my eottaecantirs » oe # hen ne ANACHRONISM. t ~~ ra Todey amid the sobbing of tho ratn, W ule pale December with gaunt finger tips Provers the sup of doe~ to nature's lips An c. frowning, niocks her bitter moan of pein, Icannot mark the strife 'twixt life and dee*h For joy of one fair thought that dwells with me— A summer hillside, rising by the sea, Made glad with bloom and song bird’s voicefal yreath. Feir as a dream that fills a stormy night With peace and love in these my waking hours, Wit “1 1um of brown bees, deep in chaliced lowers, With blue waves dancing in the golden light, And one swift flight of swallows drifting by, Blown like a cloud across the shining sky. —Mary E. Blake in Woman's Journal. CUSTOMS OF THE MIKADO. Fis Mojesty’s Methods of Dealing With Ministers and People. The mikado’s daily customs are very recular. He always goes to his study at 9 a. i>. and remains at work there until 4 p m=. He reads and signs all parliamen- tary laws and decrees. When a cabinet minister addresses his mujesty about any public matter, be in- quires about the subject, the purpose and condition, and decides it. He is firm and not changeable. When he decides a mat- ter once, he cannot after that be moved. the beginning of Matsukata’s cab- parliament decided to reduce the gal- 2 of the cabinet ministers and other government officers. The prime minister, ( it Mateukata, addressed his majesty about it. His majesty did not consent, he said: ‘‘Many officers cannot live t a fixed salary. Some cabinet minis- ters have been obliged to borrow money, and I have advanced money from my treasury to suppert them. If the present cabinet ministers retain their positions by borrowing money, all cabinet ministers thercfore can do so. Therefore I cannot consent to the reduction of salaries.”’ Count Matsukata retired from his ma c lowever, the cabinet once more lebated the question with the count, and Viatsukata went again to consult the em- bate His majesty was not inclined to see him again, and sent an attendant to say to him: ‘I *have alreacy commanded about the reduction of salaries. I cannot see you any more.?’ ‘The salaries were therefore not reduced. His majesty understands the condition of the lower classes, and familiarizes him- self with the private conduct of the cab- inet ministers. When he reads newspaper articles relating to the private misconduct ef any cabinet minieters and attacking him, his majesty sometimes smiles. His majesty is fond of reading bocks and newsparers. He is especially fond of German booka He Hkes to compose Jap- anese poems, which he can do very read- ily. His ability in that respect {s much admired by his attendants. His majesty dislikes all pretense and brpocrisy. ' ‘hen it has been reported to his majesty that some of his subjects have given their lives in time of flood or earthquake to preserve his majesty’s picture, he has been much touched, but he $s anxious to dis- courage bis subjests from such Quixotism, and to preserve them from any but neces- sury danger. Withal, the emperor’s life is a very happy and peadeful = blessed by the lovo and respect of grateful subjects, and when his majesty makes a tour anywhere in Japan without bis guards he is in no dancer, but ig received everywhere vith reverence and joy.—Jepanese American Waice. = = —_——— cece = ante No other oil and no other medicine has ever been dis- covered which can take the place of Cod-liver Oil in all conditions of wasting. New remedies corne, live their little day and die, but Cod- liver Oil remains the rock on which all hope for recovery must rest. When it is scien- tifically prepared, as in Scott’s “mulsion, it checks the pro- gress of the disease, the con- gestion and inflammation sub- sideand the process of healin begins. There is the whole truth. Book about it free. . SCOTT & BOWNE, Belleville, Ont, grand Agricultura! Picnic I aid of the CHURCH FUNDS AT ST. TE TERESA'S Tuesday, Jme A9th, Inst —ON- Abuudantly supplied tea tab pe aa saloons well socked wih ‘es rate drinks, will be provided, and the amusements ace at such gatherings will be asranged for. In the after- noon those assembled will be addressed by men of education and practical experience, on mattess specially pertaining to the interests of the farmers. Mr. A. G. Gilbert, manager of the po yaltry a it of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, will speak about poultry, now becoming so imp rtant to the farmers. This isa subject Wi n which he is thoroughly con- wersant. Mr. W. Forrest, § Superintendent of the pce iaman Farm at Nappan, N. S., -_ speak on Dairying, rotation of crops and tock raising. One or two other speakers are a expected to deliver addresses on agricul- tural subjects. Farmers are urgentiy requested to attend this Picnic, as they will not only de rive mnch benefit to themselves, but will also assist a good cause. The tea tables will be ready at 12 o’c’ock sharp, and the speaking will commence nor later than 3 o’clock- Train arrangements will be published later. Tickets, including tea, 25¢. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE. June 12, wii,—d6i we \ The Preachers Story. The round faced, gray haired, chubby bodied preacher fro6m Pennsylvania to.d about a minister who was preaching the funeral sermon of the husband of a spiritualistic medium. The woman wasn't at all pleased with the discourse, and at its end she arose and said thit she had just had a conversation with the sprit of her departed husband and that he declared that he utterly repu- diated every word of the sermon. The astonished divine recovered him- self to say, ‘‘ Well, that’s the first time I’ve ever been sassed back by a corpse.”’ —Buffalo Express. A Question of the Hour What are these — oP, turn down collars coming to?-—Jur Among the Old Families. “Our market man,’’ observed McSwat as she Je ured the cided character in his way himself on his sa ments to show that over in the Mayflower. **T don’t doubt it, Mr: McSwat, sawing away en rE ee on the fowl before him. ‘I believe his ancestors came over in the Muyfiower, and I believe they brought this old hen with them.’’—Chicago Record. prides gree ‘and has docu- his ancestors care 7” Lobelia,’’ replied There Were Others. *‘Now,”’ said the anxious mother, ‘vou do not want to marry that report- er. Think of haying a husband whe never gets home uutil 2 or 8 o’cleck in the morning!’ “But,’’ said the shrinking maiden, ‘faren’t all husbands that way?. Papa is not a reporter, and yet’’— But the anxious mother declined to listen. —Typographical Journal. A Brutal Proceeding. **Well, old man, I guess I better go home. My wife will raise a holy row even as it is.’’ ‘‘Why don’t you do as Ido when you find you have staid out too late?’’ **What do you do*’’ “T just keep on staying out until I know she is scared and will be over- joyed to see me.’’—Indianapolis Jour- nal, low Iie Played It. **What do you think,’’ asked the day boarder, ‘‘of a mau who will keep his neighbors awake half the night by prac- ticing ‘Rocked In the Cradle of the Deep’ on a bass horn?’’ **On a bass horn?’’ repeated the cheer- ful idiot. ‘That is what I should call playing it pretty low down. —Indianap- olis Journal. Moving Pictures. **You needn’t laugh at D’Auber. His historical pictures have moved many people. ’’ ‘*Where can I see them?’’ “On Moloney’s mammoth moving vans.’’—New York Sunday Journal Not His Kind. The Parson—How do yon like the hew soprano’s singing? The Deacon — Couldn’t understand her. Inever did care for that Scotch dialect singing apyway. —~ Yonkers Statesman ee ee ee CHARLOTTE TOWN -——TO-—— Buy your tickets for Boston by the fast Steamer Halifax. W.W. CLARK, Ticket Ager 536... TO LET The house and premises row occupied by John Coombs, Esq., known as “Mar- ine Villa,” possession given fhe first of October. Rent $200.00 a year, paid quar terly. This place is beautify lly situated, fac- iug the harbor, adjoining Dundas Espla nade,the most beautiful site in the tity. The house has recently undergone a tuorouga repair, having hot and cold water bath, with a lift from the kitchen to the dining and breakfast rooms. BENJ. DAVIES. 29——law 4~4wks—gnar 4 wksr repared For the Worst, *‘Now, wien you usk papa for me be sure to face him like a man,’”’ ‘Youn bet Iwill. He doesn’t get any chance at my back if I cau help it.’’— Cleys Ried Piain Deuier. Not In Stack, Walker—She her col Floor you aidn’t show Shop Girl—f sho complains that nmon civility. her ever ‘yun ng sir.—Detroit Jour- wea in my deparoucnt, bal. All Were ’E1n. Grocer—For whet you put de sign pm ° , . ‘ af 499 up, hO0ston peaches: Assistunt—Can’t you see dey has all got specs‘—twinkles. Xwo View Points. The Woman—Vr but a tender hrsband! The Man-—-What a sott marl. !—De- Groit Jovrnal. rr > ical Tho + is Th ort A .o ion Wh ‘ it 1 Save , verily, b3 rily, A \\ 1oOn is a3 vu— Su y Ny te De Ghe s ally ’ e e ® ! her rosea 4 al a , But ! VW 1 ¢ Lose Thy t l own Sy: h 1 gown TY is He u Mi f SEK OV 1d Mizht r t] eald ‘ n > 1 , »} Ah, well, shell wed some vouthful clown, Will Degty, in her gingham gown! —Ohicazo Record. earry them in vest pockets, them tea in purses, keepers keep them in ladies carry medicine closets, friends recommend them to friends. 25c. BLANC-Mé ANGE hou MADE WITH BENSON’S CANADA PREPARED Is an exquisite dish for the table and invaluable for invalids. RECIPE. BWLANC-MANGE. Four or five tablespoonsful of Pre- pared Corn to one quart of milk: dis- solve the Prepared Cori iu some of the milk ; heat the 1 cinaind er of the milk, and when boiling add the dis solved & Prepared Corn; b ‘iL fifteen minutes, javor to taste, and allow it tocoolina nould, ith muiik «ud jeily or uiulk and sugar. Serve w Che Edwardsburz Starch Co., Utd. WORKS: CAROIMSL, ONT. CfFICES: MONTREAL, P.Q. Berdeaux Claret C0. (La Compagnie des vins de Bordeaux) — During the summer season you prefer light and cooling beverages ; we recom- mend to you a trial of Bon Bourgeois Claret at $3 Per case of 1 doz. quarts. Montferrand i 4 Per case of 1 doz. quarts. $1 per case extra per 2 doz. pints. cur Champagnes, Furgundies, Sauternes Sherries, Ports, Rhine and Moselle Wines. ke"Call or write for our new complete Price List of Wines, Liquors, etc. (ur Assorted Eodega Cases Of fine Wines and Liquors ranging from $5 to $12, accordirg to con- tents, are used with great satisfaction by FAMELIES, BACRELOR QUARTERS, BOATING, FISHING and EXCUBSIGON PARTIES BORDEAUX CLARET C9. 30 Hospital Street. Also Montreal TO LET. A house on Dorchestor Street, next block to the New Cathedral, at present occupied by Mrs. Leahy. Possession given last of June. ARTHUR G, PEAKE. Oftice on “Peake’s” Wharf. | . os, ee ‘The Mense of Touch, Tho question has been asked, ‘‘Which of our senses ia most capable cf improve- ment?’ An English scientist says prob- ably the sense of touch. ' Strictly speaking the senses are capable rather of alteration and specialization than of improverrent. For instance, those who have much to doin the open air become immensely long sighted, but this is ab- normal, and the increased superiority in one direction is lost by inferiority in an- other. But there are many trades which afford abundant evidence that the sense of touch, at any ratein certain directions, can be largely developed. For instance, the con- noisseur of china relies much more on an almost imperceptible difference of feeling in the texture than on his eyes to discover the genuineness of any piece. The blind beggar can very soon discern between different metals merely by the sense of touch, and, in fact, the education of the blind affords oa remarkable instance of the develepment of this sense. In cer- tain manufactures the skilled workman knows entirely by this sense when a mix- ture has reached the proper degree of solid- ity or a material is of the right texture, and he receives yery high wages by virtue of this sense alone. On the other hand, the sense of smell and the sense of taste are each of them blunted and lose their finer perception if the same object is frequently presented to them. In every case, however, it is not the general sense of touch that is im- proved, but a special excellence of the sense.—Neow York Ledger. Some Truth In That, ‘Look at this, will you?” exclaimed the real estate and houge renting optimist. ‘‘In this paper there is a record of 87 marriage licenses issued yesterday.’’ ‘*Well, what of it?’’ said his partner, the pessimist of the firm, who was leaning back in a chair with his hat pulled down over his eyes. ‘‘What of it?’’ echoed the other. ‘‘Can’t you see? Those 87 marriage licenses mean 87 warriages. The 87 marriages will lead to 87 inquiries for houses, flats, or at least eligible apartments. It’s bound to stimu- late business tn our line, and we’ll get our share.’’ ‘*That doesn’t follow at all. Those 87 licenses represent 174 persons, don’t they?’’ “sea,” “Probably all adults?’’ ‘Undoubtedly. What of it?’’ “‘Nothing,’’ growled the pessimist, ‘‘ex- cept that 174 persons who have hitherto occupied 174 apartments will hereafter oc- cupy 87. You give mea pain. Go away.’’ —Pearson’s Weekly. Asbestus Pliates, An asbestus plate is most useful as a part of the kitchen plenishing. Often- times it is not conyenient to remove a stove lid, and thus deaden the fire, in order to make toast, but the slices may be browned and Jaid on the asbestus plate on top of the range, although they will re- quire as constant attention to prevent burning as if held over the coals on a toasting fork. Not All the Time. Doctor—Are you troubled with insomnia all the time? Patient—No. Not when I'm asleep.— Yale Record. oe ee ~- ~~ 2... CROFULA in its worst form yields to the blood cleansing power oi Hood’s Sarsaparille. Thousands of cases have been perfectly CURED. : | | treats Chronic Diseases by the Salisbury method of persistent self-help in overcom- ing past errors and Removing causes from the blood. Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, Shortness of Breath, Pleurisy, Tuberculosis Consumption of Lungs or Bowels, Indiges- tion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Ulcer, Cancer, Dropsy, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Constipa- tion, Piles, Fissures, Fistula. Diseases of Heart— Valvular, Fatty Enlargement, Palpitation. Of Liver—Jaundice, Diabetes Cirrhosis, etc. Of Kidneys—AlLuminuria Bright’s Disease, ete. Of Spleen and Bladder—Cystitis. Of the Blood—Anae mia, Chlorosis, Scrofula, Malaria, Rheu- matism, Gout, SciaticaScurvy, Purpura, O/ Fe male Organs—Inflammations and Displace ments of Womb, Ovaries, Bladder or Bow- els. Menstrual irregularities of Sexual Organs. Of Nerves andSpine,—Nervous Prostrotion, Sleeplessness. steria, Tremors, St. Vitus’ Epilepsy, Convulsions, motor Ataxia. Paralysis, Agitans, Soften ing of Brain. Some forms of Insanity— Dementia, Mania, Hypochondria, Melan- chulia. Failure of Vision and Voice, Deaf Of Skin— Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Syphilis. Tumors, Glandular Fatty, Fibroid, Uterine, Ovarian and Can cer, Goitre, Cretinism, Obesity, Corpul- ency. Drug and Liquor Habits— ‘Opium, Morphine, Chloral, Decline, Hy- Dance, Chorea, Paralysis, Loco- ness. Cocaine, Tobacco, Stimulants. Of Boties and ‘Joints—De. formities, Curvatures, and Pott’s Disease of Spine, Paralysis, Hip Disease, Knock- knee, Bow Legs, Club and Flat Fout, Wry Neck, Ric kets, Scrofula, Sere Legs, Var- icose Ulcers, etc. Continuous intelli’ gent treatment insures Minimum of suffer- isg and Maximum of Cure, possible in each case. Avoid attempts unaided or under blind leaders. DPR. CLIFF Gradgate of N Y University and the N Y Hospital. 29 years’ prac tice in N Y City. Dipioma registered in U S and Canada Addvess :—Chariottetown, P. E. L OMee t—Victoria Row. Telephone Call. Accommodations Reserved for patients References on application. 94 —d&w Ivr. Meeting of Delegates. A meeting ot ee “ae Conservative delegates of the third district of Queen’ County, will be held in the Masorie Temple, on Friday, next, July 2nd, at 1 p.m, F. &E. HORNE, Convener, Paris Green, Paris Green, Paris Green. HHPPPHPPROPR RRR EDRF RODD Machine Oil, Haying Tools, at CITY HARDWARE STORE, Hardware, Eve Call and see, rything cheap for cag)! Don’t ask for le . — le at -_-o None & 89., J. F. NORTON, PROPRIETOR eG Ide 5, oi c = a) as WE ARE CONVINCING THE) MOST PREJUDICED SMOKERS THAT A fine assortment of American and Canadian Wall Papers now in stock. For Prices and quality we will not be beaten, Have » look at our stock before purchasing elsewhere. MPVIELLAN & HORNSBY QUEEN STREET on ——> SM Nee Se SASLZSAM S 2S See be Np Ne SY TGR GSO NLS SIGN O SENS SigNe ope 2% ee © efare Public Good Wil ar $e a grows slowly ; when secured, it is a treasure without price, to be care fully g guarded and judiciously fostered ; therefore we keep constart guard « on goods and prices, and see to it that our ads are alwayg ia accordance with facts. ASE TO SEE our high back cane seat and brace armhaire for 75c. JOHN NEWSON sheets BSE ee Ee sho oe oye ordre ordre ob QS US US US USS US USZs US US as a 518,000--IN CASH--$18,000 GRAND PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION Halifax, September 28th, to October 4st, 1897. Goid. Silver and Bronze Medals ProyinThe largest amount ever citered in prizes in any Exhibition in the Maritime ces, tion h In addition to the grand Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, special attrac- ave been arranged for every day and night. realistiThe Spectacular Seige of Sabastapol every evening,—the most gorgeous and ¢ effects every produced in Canada. An unequalled half mile track for speed competition. lerr, Uxhibits carried at exceedingly low rates. Very cheap excursion tickets on all = ~ ys and steamboats. Full particulars later. Ap} ly for prize,lists..entry forms, ane all information to a woo» 8 JOHN EH. WrOOD. o bce ky o . én. at earn o« Sa * Meee te ~_—- “ i i tetteoniien mame (6 eS. tt ee Secretary, Halifax, Ns MAD - QOS S/S ABI a see Ae AGA, Aw ss oes?