me rat aca ET " Joctry. BY R. NORMAN GUNNISON. In the beyond toward which our feet are tending, That future vast, oJ Which shall endure though time shall have its ending, When time is past, What shall we find? We dream of pastures vernal, Of jasper walls, A new Jerusalem which is eternal. No shadow falls To blight the sunshine of that glorious city, That Jand of light. No tears of sorrow or an Jelic pity, Shall dim the sight. We see, as John saw in the Revelation, Its bulwarks — 7 A radiant city glad with our salvation 7 Patan God’s own hand. Sea ereenmeementeee eterna ‘There shall be no more sorrow there, nor crying, Through endless years. There shall be neither sickness, pain nor cry1ng, No bitter tears. He saw the city, by God’s mercy gifted, As metey’s crown. He saw not man himself to Heaven uplifted, But Heaven came down. © glorious city,! Jasper walled and golden ! With yearning fond : We wait to talk Within thy pathways olden, in the beyond. _—— _— ———— a Who are the Blessed ! ——_ = Blessed is the friend who never requires the loan of yourjumbrella. Blessed is the woman who never says to her husband, ‘“ I told you so.”’ Blessed is the man who can sew on his own butcons when the baby is crying. Blessed is the mother-in-law who never remigdy* you that you married above her station. Blessed is the rich relation who never looks down on you—wheo you are in the gutter. Blessed is the old maid that don’t bate old people and children. Blessed is the poor relation who never looks up to you—for money. Blessed is the old bachelor that don’t hate cats and canary birds. Blessed are the married people that dou't wish they were single, Blessed are the single people that are content to remain 50. Blessed is the husband who never says his mother’s pies are better than his wife’s are. Blessed is the wife (formerly a widow) who never calls up the virtues of her ‘‘ deamdeparted’’ for Nu. 2. to emulate. Blessed is the mun who gives his wife ten cents Without askiog what she is go- ing to do with it. Blessed is the neighbor who is so busy with his affairs that he has no time to pry into yours. Blessed is the man who minds his own busiuess and attends only to his own af. fairs and not the affairs of bis neighbors, Blessed is the woman who don’t scold! when the stovepipes full down on the din- ner table and—biessed is the man who can fix it without swearing. ee Opium Hating. The New York 7imes publishes an ar- ticle presenting a number of startling facts and figtres regarding the cpium habit in the United States. That the evil is rapid- ly iucreasing is proved conclusively ; that it demands the immediate attention, not only of the medical profession, but of all those having at heart the welfare of their fellow men, is demonstrated clearly. From careful research and inquiry it appears that no less than 2,589,924 839 grains of oy ium ar@brought into the country annu-; ally. . After 5 per cent. of this amount, used for legitimate purposes, has been de. ducted, there remain 6,125,383 grains which are each day used solely for the nar- cotic effects ofthe drug. Allowing to each opium debauch 30 grains a day, which is suid fo be a very high average, it will be seen that-there are not less than 204,000 of these upfortunutes in the United States. How they are to be cured isa question which well merits the attention of all thoughtful men. Leave THE Neck Bant.—Every one must, remark that a favourite article of} winter clothing for children is a comforter swathed urowod the neck. This is a great error} the feet und the wrists are the pro r wiembers to keep warm ; the face aod throat will harden isto healthy indiffer- ence to cold; but that muffler, exchanged for a®@xztra pair of thick socks and knit. ted gl.ves, would preserve a boy or girl really warmand well. Bronchitis and sore throug. shave declined fifty per cent, stoce the ahaurd use of high collars and twice round teckerchiefs went out of fashion ; and if the ‘poor would také better care of their child-en’s feet half the infantile mor- } | BHY OND. tality would disappear. It only costs a trifle to put a piece of thick felt or cork into the bottom of a boot or shoe, but the difference is. often e.nsiderable between that.and aidoetor’s bili, with perhaps, the ——_——— —— Cran SI AT THZ- 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 lave decided from the beginning of to eontinue 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 Are the Cloth Department, and offered in parties in want of Suits or Single Garments, can--have them made the shortest notice, and in the best up at style. The latest Instalment of NEW GOODS just received by “Northern Light,” via Halifax. iat a* ; aehas ¥ 8 “- undertaker’s beside. CEO. DAVIES: & C0. A sil ‘We Will Offer on Saturday Next, ee —— ee nnn the 5th inst., } THE BALANCE Norra sida Q! emer OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF Blak and Colorad Dress Goods, | Cashmeres, French Merinoes, Persian Cords, Paramattas, tepps, Poplins, Serges, Lustres, Coburgs, ete., at cost. | } A SPECIAL LOT OF FANCY DRESS GOODS, at half price. Balance of Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, at half price. Balance of All-Wool Shawls, at coat. A Special Lot Selling at half Price. Balance of Ladies’ Wool Scarfs, Clouds, Breakfast Shawls, Sleeve- less Jackets and Sacqttes, At HALY PRICE, A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisery ! THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS -——~AND— WATERPROO? WANTLES 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. Balances. All-Wool Blankets, at the following rates :— Pairs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.59 worth $6.00; $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth $7.00. 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 60Z. TOWELS |! Special Lines,—4 cts., 8 cts., 12 cts., 25 cts. each. A decided bargain. SHEETINCS AT COST! Clothing Department, ‘Tho Balance of Men's Reefers, Top Coats and Ulsters, AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: Reefers for $4.00, worth $4.75 ; $5, worth $6.00; $6.00, werth $7; Top Coats for $4.75, worth $5.75 3 $5.75, worth $7.25 3 $9.75, worth $11.95. Ulsiers for $7.56, werth $9.66 ; $8.50, worth $10; $10.50, worth $12.00. 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 Wo'f Robes, Coon Skin Coats, Ladies’ Fur Muffs and Mantles, 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- partment of the house, as the stock is unrivalled for its value | GEO. &C. and extent. DAVIES & 60, January 3rd, 1878. ; | § ivi } ne eadieied eel ee ep |RAILWA R | | i WEDDING AND Y TIME. SN HESTON, WATSH, SLODAMAKER AND JEWELER, PION SQUARE, CAARLITISTIWN, P. E. ISLAND ‘499 WIP SILVER WATCHES GOLD CHAINS, SILVERWARE WouURNING C+ HIND SS’ Rings, Broocnes, Je Lee es nS Clocks, Ships’ Baremeters, Chrenometers, &c., d «c15—dlm ALWAYS ON HAND. Chrenometers Adjusted, Rated, and to Hire. House to Let. F eight rooms, in good repair, lately oceu- pied by Mr. A. McDougall. possession given. Apply to Mrs. A. Me- Dougall, or the undersigned. None bnt a caretul and good tenant need apply. RICHARD WEEKS. Charlottetown, Dee. 13, 1377. +tf _ a burr ae - Ree “f, y ‘5 Ree Pree ee a, aa Joost ~ 4 ee SS sok CAPSICUM: — Dp . aah o 7 rd pC OUS; LF EKS. The Greatest Medical Discovery since the Creation of Man, or since the Commentement of the Christian Era. There never has heen a time when the heal- ing of so many different diseases has been caused by outward application as the present. It is an undisputed fact that over half of the entire population of the globe resort to the use of ordinary plasters. DR. MELVIN’S Cavsicum Pornovs PLASTERS are acknowledged by all who have used them, to act quicker than any other plaster they ever before tried, and that one of these plasters will do more real service than a ..undred of the ordinary kind. All other plasters are slow of action. and require to b= worn continually to effect a cure; but with these it is entirely dif- ferent: the instant one is applied the patient will feel its effect. Physiciansin all ages have thoronghly tested an:l well know the effeet of Capsicum; and it has always been more er less used as a medical agent for an outward application; but it ia only of very recent date that its advan- tages in a porous plaster have been discovered. Being, however, convinced of the wonderful cures effected by Dr. MELyIN’sS CAPSICUM Porous PLASTERS, and their superiority over all other plasters, they now actually prescribe them, in their practice, for such diseases as rbeumatisin, pain in the side and back, and all such eases as have required the use of plasters orliniment. After you have tried other plas- ters and liniments, and they have failed, and you want a certain cure, ask your druggist for DR. MELVIN’s CAPSICUM Porous PLASTER. You can hardly believe your own convictions of its wonderful effects, hough powerful and quick in its action, yon can rely on its safety for the most delicate person to wear, as it is free from lead and other poisonous material commonly used in the manufacture ef ordin- ary plasters. One trial is a sufficient guarantee of its merits, and one plaster will sell hundreds to your friends, Ask your druggist for Dr. Mrivrn’s CApst- CUM POROUS PLASTER, and take no other; o7, on receipt of 25 cents for one. $1 for five, or $2 for a dozen, they will be mailed, post paid, to avy address in the United States or Canadas, MANUFACTURED BY THE NOVELTY PLASTER WORKS Lowell, Mass, U.S. A., G. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor, Manufacturers of Plasters and Plaster Compounds W.R. WATSON, Agent. December 7, 1877. 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 6.0’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 4 f a 4 a ‘ “- . A oe, cd & 9 ve r oh 7 ~ x et vA ‘ OSTRICH FEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed and Curled. Kid Gloves, Neckties aad Ribbons Cleaned and Dyed. lso-- Gent's Clothing, ete. Orders left at the Shop of Mr. W. W. Stumbles, 27 Great George Street, promptly attended to. G. ©. Gilmour, Silk Dyer, etc., Fitzroy Street. Dec. 26—1m 2aw TR en/na? MORE SNOW! Buy Harvie's Almanac FOR 1875—PRICE 12 CENTS. | Jan. 3— XN { OLASSES—lIn Store and to arrive for 4 Winter’s Stock, 125 Puns. Barbadoes & Cienfugos. CARVELL BROS, Dec. 5—pat 3 COAL! COAL! Beene & NUT at W. W. CLARKE’S. Ch’town, Jan. 5—4w 2aw ~_—-——_—— H+ - a Nov. 27— aa paneer anne tee a a a Immediate ‘ | i | | } j | i j | Se ee ee American & Foreign —_—-——- Gilmore, Smith & Co., Successors to Chipman, lesmer & Co. ATENTS procured in al! counuves, No fess in advance. No charge for services uptil the patent is granted. Preliminary examinations ree, Our valuable pamphlet seat free upen re |Cipt of stamp. Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CU, Washiagton, D. C. ARREARS OF PAY, BOUMTY. ETC. EDERAL Officers, Soldhers emf Snillers af ihe late war, or ther beirn axe in areay cats entiticd to woey trom the Gurers meat, Which has bees foued to be due sigce Szal pay- meut. Write full bistory of service abd state amount ot pay and bousty received. Certificates of Aajuiant Geaeral U. 8. A, showing service and honorable discharge there- froin, in place of discharge lost, procured tor @ small fee. Eaclose stamp to Gilmore & Co., and full] re- ply, with blanks, will be sect free. PENSIONS. PENSIONS. LL Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailors, wounded, ruptured, or injured, in the lige suduty ia the late war, and disabled thereby, Widows, aud minor children of Officers,.Sob. ders and Sailors, who have died since discharge of disease conttacted or weunds and injuries re. eived in the service and in the line’ of duty, cap procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Uo, focreased rates for pensioners: obtaimeds Bouaty Land Warrants procured for service ig wars prior to March 3, i855... There-are no war rants arasten for service in the late rebellion, Send stamp to Gilmore & Co., Washington D. C.; full instructions. . . July24 1877. ; 40 obtain a pension. MORTGAGE SALE, "g* be sold, by PUSLEIG AU:'TION » oO TURSDAY, the 12th day of FEBRUARY 1878 atthe Court House in ( ‘hariottetown, at thehour of 12 o’clock, noon, ef the same day under and by virtue of a Power of Sale con, tained ia a certain Iodenture of Mortgage, dated the 3rd day of January. 1860, and made betwees Peter McInnis and Mary his wife, of the one part, and Joun Kyicur, now deceased, of the uther part —All teat Piece aad Parcel ofLand being partof Towuship No. 45, and situtuated near the bead of Souris Kiver, bounded on the west and north by land then n occupation ot Donald McCormack, and on the east by land then ia the possession of Augus McDonald, and ou the south by Souris River—containing fitty- ove acres Oflaad, being the farm then and until lately ia occupation of the said Peter Mclanis together with all the Buildings and Appurten- oe eee for terms aod conditions of gale, appl Messrs. Hodgsou & McLeod. — Dated 9th day of November 1877. JAMES McFARLANE, EDWAKD J. HODGSON, vERNON H. KNIGHT, Trustees and Devisees under the will of thele Joho Knight. Nov. 10—t sale Harvie’s Alnanae 1878? PRICE 12 CTS. Wholesale and Retail at HARVIE'S BOOKSTORE, . QUEEN SQUARE, ard sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Island. Jan. 3— Notice to the Public. UPPLIES for the ‘Soup Kitchen ” will \ eee Committee if left at the Store of Mr. ex.. Horne, corner of Fitzroy Streets. pee ane Donations of money will be reeeived by them ree Dr. Dodd and Mr. J; Quirk. : N. B.—Food for the sick carefull pered by the Committee. a _ Dec. 27-—tf » R. WILLIAM GRAY’S SPECIFIC MEDICIN ish Re . ney, - sequence of Self Abuse as Loss of Memcry, Univer. a 6at Lassitude, a: in 4 \% Back, Di ; BeforeTaking, Prematu sé re Old Age, and After | many other diseases th ) sumption anda Prosiaiatd Gree ° “ao ran »2r package, or six packages for #5, mail postage. Full particulars in our whi We desire to send tree by mail toevery dd = WAL. GLAY & CO., Windsor, Ontario, Cannha. ka™ Sold in Charlottetown by W.R OR SALE—A few second-hand Kerosene | Watson, P. ,. Fraser, C.D.” Oil Lamps, cheap, at Exasuwer Orricr, ' Dodd. and a Apothecaries’ iat a re all draggistsaay where Patents = yy “=? __Xs - ~—«n)