Pe: ep: AE RS A ; « A Docror’s STory. . am a doctor, I live in London, and ip one of the most crowded localities. I had been in my present abode two vears, upd had vever had a patient from the more uari-tec itic circles, When one pivht, about 1130, 1 was startled by : Violeut rivg at my bell, and having just got to bed, after a hard day's woik, | cin’t suy the summons Was very uvree able. ‘ flowever. T ran to my window at once. avd thrusting my head out into bine ruin. cried, ‘ Who ts there ?’ A voice answered, ‘Oaly 1. doctor. It’s an urgeut cuse, Pleuse Come dowu to the | door.’ | hurried on some clothes, sped down Stulrs, apd opeued the door. There stood, in the full light of the hall lamp, an elder- ly lady dressed in deep mourning She put out the smallest of hands, in « fine black kid g'ove, and said, pitiously, —‘ Are you the doctor ?’ ‘Yes,’ I said. ‘Then come with me,’ she said. ‘ Do not delay. It's lite or death. Come!” I hurried on my overcoat, caught up my umbrella, and offering my arm to the) old lady, walked down the wet street be- side her. ‘You must be my guide, madam,’ |) said. ‘Ido not know where you live.’ ee ea ern a marae mee Si tc eg fray KS Tao London House THE GREAT CASH SALE Advertised during the months of November She instantly gave me a street and | number that surprised me still more. It} was in a tolerably aristocratic quarter of | the town. ‘Who is ill, madam?’ I enquired, ‘g grown person or a child ?’ ‘A young lady—my daughter,’ she said. ‘Suddenly ?’ | ‘Yes, suddenly,’ she answered. ‘ Do} you keep a brougham ? You should have | it out if you do. We would have been able to go faster.’ ‘Lkeep no conveyance,’ I said. \ ‘ Perhaps you are poor ?’ she said, eag- erly. ‘Certainly not rich,’ I said. ‘Cure her, and I’ll make you rich,’ she said, in a sort of suppressed shriek, ‘ Cure her, and I’!| give you anything you ask. I don’t care for money. I am rolling io gold. Cure her, and I will shower it on you.’ " ¢You are excited, madam,’ I said. ‘Pray be calm.’ ‘Calm!’ she said. ‘Calm! but you do not know a mother’s heart.’ We had reached the street she had indicated, and were at the door of one of its houses. Jie old lady ascended the steps, and opened the door with a lateh key. A light burned in the hall, another in one of the parlors, the furniture of which was draped and shrouded in white linen. ‘Wait here, sir, if you please,’ she said, as she led me into one of these, 1 waited what I thought a most uno- reasonable time in that gloomy parlor. I began to grow 4 little nervous, when a stout, short, red-faced woman bustled into the room. ) ie ‘IT beg your pardons, sir,’ she said, ia a singular tone, such as one who bad com- mitted a speech to memory might use; ‘but my missus—the lady who brought you here —is very Dervous, and ueedlessly aluimed. She begs your acceptance of the customary fee, and there is no need of your service.’ decided to and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we kave continue from the beginning of 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 INDUGEMENTS Thus speaking, she handed me a guinea, for me. 1 bowed, expressed my pleasure | that the patient was better, and departed. | Are It was a queer sort of an adventure, | rather amusiog than otherwise ; besides, | L had a good fee. | I rose early next morning, and paid a| couple of visits before breakfast. Ke-| turning, to my astonishment, I found, | sitting io my consulting room, the lady of the night before. She rose as I entered. ‘What must you think of me?’ she said. ‘But no matter. My daughter is very dear to me, and I have heard of your skill. She is worse agalo. Can you call some time to-day, as early as possible, at my house ?’ ‘] will be there in an hour. The lady took out her wateh. ‘IT am an oldsfashioned woman,’ she snid. ‘I retain old-fashioned habits. In my day, the doctor received his fee on the spot. It was, Ip ordinary cases, a a guinea, Will you receive 1t now ?? ‘I did vot know what to say, but she jaid the money on the table and departed. { ate my breakfast, and, haviog dressed myself caretully, made my way to the old lady’s house. I ko vcked, was opened by the stout female who had dismissed me the night before. ‘The doctor,’ I said, by way of expla- nation. : ‘Ah!’ said she, ‘has missus called you } in again ?’ | ‘Yes,’ J answered. ‘There is no need, I assure you, sir, she suid. ‘L can’t really usk you ip. There’s no one il! here. It’s a whim of missus’. I'm a better judge of illness than she. Ne need of a coctor.’ L left the house, of course, partly in gudgceon. partly in amazement. (Concluded in our next.) courtesied, and opened the door| parties in want of Suits the Cloth Department, and offered in The Balance of Men’s Reefers, Top center ee ———— 303 the dth inst. TE BATAAN O & OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF Black and Calored Dress Goods, Cashmeres, French Merinoes, Persian Cords, Paramattas, Repps, Poplins, Serges, Lusives, Coburgs, etc., at cost. A SPECIAL LOT OF FANCY DRESS 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 Shawis, Sleeve- less Jackets and Sacques, at HAL A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisery | THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS WATERPROOF MANTLES AT HALF PRICE. THE BALANCE RAILWAY RUGS AT COST, 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 :— Patrs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.50 worth $6.00; $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth 7.00. r THE BALANCE OF CLOTH AND RUBBER OVERSHOES: Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair; Fancy, $1.20 per pair; Ladies’ Plain, 85 cts. per pair; Fancy, $1,00 per pair. 300 DOZ. TOWELS ! Special Lines,—4 cts., 8 cts., 12 cts., 25 cts. each. A decided bargain. SHEETINGS AT COST! Clothing Department. Coats and Ulsters, AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: Reefers for $4.00, worth $4.75: $5, worth $6.00; $6.00, worth $7; Top Coats for $4.75. worth $5.75 3 $5.75. worth $7.25 ; $9.75, worth $11.95. Ulsters for 87.50, worth $9.00; $8.50, worth $10; $10.50, worth $12.60. The Balanes of Boys’ Clothing AT A GREAT BARGAIN. A LOT OF or Single Garments, ean have them made the ‘up at shortest MEN'S ALL-W00L FLANNEL SHIRTS, For $1.25, worth $1.75. THE BALANCE OF Buffalo and Wo'f Rebes, Coon Skin Coats, Ladies’ Fur notice, and in the best. i i | j | The door The latest Imstalment of NEW | GOODS just received by “Northern Light,” via Halifax. ) i a eee i t j i | } CEO. DAVIES & CO. style. seek & Colored Silks, at Cost, Muffs and Manties, 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, We only ask an inspection of the CARPET DEPARTMENT and are confident the prices will give sa- tisfaction, and so with every other de- partmentof the house, as the stock and extent. | . | RAI R. SNHESTON, WATCH, CLOSAMAXER AND JEWcLER We Will Offer on Saturday Next, | INORTN SIDE QULLN SQUARG, LWAY TIME, aa ON cde PGARLOTLALOIWA, P. E. ISLAND | A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ‘SOLD ANE SILVER WATUAHS GOLD CHAINS, SILVERWARE WEDDING AND ALWAYS MouRNING C+ 3B IN TS Ciccks, Ships’ Barometers, Chronometers, &c., RINGS, BROOCHES, EE L IV SS. ON HAND. Chronometers Adjusted, Rated, and to Hire. decl5—d]lm MERGHANTS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA... Capital $1,000,000, with power to Increase to $2,000,000, Charlottetown, January 17, 1878. House to Let. pied by Mr. A. McDougall. Immediate possession given. ‘ Dougall, or the undersigned. None but a) careful and good tenant need apply. RICHARD WEEKS. Charlottetown, Dec. 13, 1877. —tf so, npsiaeaneacaetiestsiaigicionlictagasiectinshiitln Notice to the Public, UPPLIES for the ‘Soup Kitchen” will “ reach the Committee if Jett at the Store \ 9 Mr. Alex. Horne, corner of Queen and Fitzroy Streets. Donations of money will be received by them through Dr. Dodd and Mr. J. Quirk. N. B.—Food for the sick earefully prepared by the Committee. Dec. 27—tf To Trustees of Country Schools HE Trustees of several Districts have been applying for school furniture, and in every instance consider the American and Canadian Combination Seat and Desk too ex- pensive. I have just got up a Combination that is stronger, neater, and one-third cheaper than those that have been imported. Call and see samples of the different sizes. City School Trustees fully approve of them. MARK BUTCHER Dec. 18, 1877—ex 1m ne a pat pres 4i Winter Express. HE INTERCOLONIAL EXPRESS CO. will continue their business during the winter via Steamer Northern Light. Express closes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, and is received here on the same evenings at 5 o'clock. Goods, Valuables, and money, forwarded, making as quick time as the mails. THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Agent. Diamond Bookstore, 85 North Side Queen Square. Ch’town, Dec. 26, 1887.—3i OSTRICH FEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed and Curled. Kid Gloves, Neckties and Ribbons Cleaned and Dyed. Also— Gent's Clothing, ete. Orders left at the Shop of: Mr. W. W. Stumbles, 27 Great George Street, promptly attended to. G. C. Gilmour, Silk Dyer, etc., Fitzroy Street. Dec. 26-——lm 2aw MORE SNOW! Buy Harvie's Almanac FOR 1I878—PRICE 12 CENTS, Jan. 3— QUEEN INSURANCE (C0,Y, OF ENGLAND. CAPITAL, . . TWO MILLIONS STERLING. NSURANCE effected on all kinds of Build- ings, Merchandise and Produce. Also, on Vessels on the stocks. Special rates for isolated residences. Losses settled promptly. GEORGE MACLEOD (Union Bank), Agent for Prince Edward Island, June, 1877— \ RAPPING PAPER — Al sizes, best quality, and cheapest in the market. CARVELL BROS. DAVIES & CO, January 3rd, 1878. is unrivalled for its value | Dec. 5—pat 3i Agents N. B. Paper Co, HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL. RISKS TAKEN DAILY AT THE OFFICE OF CARVELL BROS., Agents for P. E. Island. American & Foreign Patents ()* eight rooms, in good repair, lately occu- Gi Swith & Co, § — hilmore, Smit » Suice Apply to Mrs. A. Me- | ' + Siiecessors: be Chipmaa, Hosmer & Co, ATENTS procured in all counuies. No fees in advance. No charge for services until the patent is granted. Preliminary examinations ree. Qur valuable pamphlet seat free ypen re eipt of stamp. Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CO., Washiagton, D. 0 ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC. EDERAL Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, or their heirs, are in maay caes entitled to money trom the Guvers ment, which has beeu found to be due since final pay- nent. Write full history of service and state amount of pay and bounty received. Certificates of Adjutant General U. S. A. showing service and honorable discharge there- trom, in place of discharge lost, procured tor » = tee. Juciose stamp to Gilmore & Co., and fu ply, with blanks, will be sent free. — PENSIONS. PENSIONS. A Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailors wounded, ruptured, or injured, in the line aifduty in the late war, and disabled thereby ue a ar yy ‘ idows, and minor children of O - ders and Sailors, who have died Sue Cnabes ot disease contracted or wounds and injuries re eived in the service and in the line of duty, cap procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co Increased rates for pensioners obtained Bounty Land Warrants procured for service in wars prior to March 3,1855. There are no wan a — for service in the late rebellion Send stamp to Gilmore & Co., ingt D.C., full instructions. Hn ga July24 1877. MORTGAGE SALE, be Sold, by PUBLIC AUSTI TUESDAY, the 12th day of FEBRUARY. 1878 at the Court House in Charlottetown at thehour of 12 o’clock, noon, ef the same da under and by virtue of a Power of Sale con tained ja a certain Indenture of Mortgage, dated the 3rd day of January, 1860, and made between Peter McInnis and Mary hig wife, of the one part, and Joun Kyicur, now deceased, of the other part —All that Piece and Parcel ofLand being partof Township No. 45, and situtuated near the bead of Souris River, bounded on the west and north by land then yn occupation of Donald McCormack, and on the east by land thea in the possession of Angus McDonald. and Op the south by Souris River—containing fitty- one acres otlaed, being the farm then and uatil mare ia soennaen ot the said Peter McInnis, ogether with all the Buildi =e connected therewith. a or terms aod conditions Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod. neneere te Dated 9th day of November 1877, JAMES McFARLANE EDWARD J. HODGSON vERNON H. KNIGHT, ” Trustees avd Devisees under the will of thels Jobo Knight, Nov. 10—t sale Harvie’; Almana 1878 PRICE I2 CTS. Wholesale and Retail at HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE, QUEEN SQUARE, and sold by all respectable deal. the Island. ers throughout Jan, 3— RNR (ay .