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.5,“ v3.1}.xn u. .- ah‘. I ' firefir-‘wwiMumvfawuflrb s9. 4. ,-. -/‘~M 44‘. may; u-"f‘ '4: N ""’W""“-'*"‘ J‘â€"’ ffwem-»-fvr~_«u.x-MN~A a :l 1.. ,5; s.- .a'. ‘fi-&<«;§§/-o;mq ,n, 1....” A» ~x-.-- M â€" um: urn.” . Hu' -v.1 w; s III page Letters.- »From a Self-Made Mother tooH’ome- Made Daughter. “Dear Gertrudcâ€"Xow that you are out of finishing school, I shall expect great "things from you. Don't- think of getting ‘inarried yet. At present do notbother about how much money a man has. that you are after is experience, and oftentimes you can get it better from the poor than from the rich. Later you can discriminate. then any money is spent on you, however, never fail to be ' - appreciative. It’s a fatal mistake to al~ low a man with money to know how much of a fool he is making of himself. .Above all things, say your prayers every night. It’s a good sedative, and you need .sleep at your age. Your affectionate “Mother.” “Dear Gertrudeâ€"I am glad you are visiting in New York. Everyone should go to New York occasionally to acquire the proper nervous pitch. But I want ,you to remember that just because you are moving around in good society you mustn’t drift too much with the current. You’ve got to work for a living just the .same as all the rest, and it’s going to de- pend altogether on yourself whether you get the right one to work or not. If I hadn’t known that your father, when I first met him in Pittsburg, was the right man to work for a living, 1 might have been a cloak model to-day. So keep your ' eyes open and learn all you can. I want i you to draw a prize in the marriage lot- vtery, but to do that you must sit up nights. Your affectionate “Mother.” “Dear Gertrudeâ€"I’ve just been read- ing what you have-written about late suppers and a midnight tetc-a-tete, and this is only a word of warning. Go slow! Remember that health and beauty are the same in all languages, and you can’t make your husband walk a chalk-mark with a ruined digestion. By all means have a flirtation if you can, but have it in business hours. Don’t be afraid to "wreck any young man’s life. If he’s poor, it may be the means of making him a future; and if he’s rich, it doesn’t matter lanyway. Your allectidnate “Mother.” “Dear Gertrudeâ€"The announcement of your engagement was'itelegraphed on to the papers here, and I read it this morn- :‘mg before your letter came. It’s all right as long as you don’t marry him. But remember "that one engagement does not make a winter in town. Do not let him monopolize you too much, however. You must fit yourself for married life as -early as possible, and early habits count. I enclose a check for a thousand. Buy a brooch with it. Your affectionate “Mother.” Dear Gertrudeâ€"Have you found out 'how much he is.really worthâ€"not what the papers say? This is important. lV'llcn I married your father he didn’t have a cent. But I had faith in him. Nowadays, however, it is not faith, but leash, that counts. You will find it a difficult matter to guess accurately, but here are a few rules: If he talks b'g and spends little, look out. If he spends big and talks little, beware. {{e’s unbal- anced. If he lets you do all the order- ing, don’t trust him. He’s not good ncss. If he spends one day and doesn’t the next, break oil the engagement at once. He's a gambler. But if he spend» steadily, Silently, unconsciously all the time and pays taxes on at least two million dollars (see papers) he’s all right. Your affectionate Mother.” -â€"-’l‘om Masson in “Life.” Iâ€"Iaying Parties Again the Mode. With the fashions in ’ dress of our grandmothers their mode of entertain- ment is coming in again, says an English exchange. Once more the hay-party,erst while called the “hay junlccting,” by rea- son of the “junket” partuken of during the festivity, has become the order of the afternoon in country places, and «even pleasure-jaded Londoners find it restful and pleasant to sit on a haycoek. There has always lingered an aroma of romance over hay-making. It sug- gests honeysuckle and wild roses, and such Arcadian lovers as Chloe and Stre- phon, Phyllis and Lubin, and carries us back in thought to the days when Marie Antoinette. and her ladies played at be- ing les belles fermiercs, and lovely Lady Sarah Lennox nearly gained a crown by winning the heart of George III. while. tossing hay in the meadows of Holland "House. The hay-party of to-day is much like the ordinary gardenâ€"party, with a little gentle hay~tossing thrown in. Tea is served in‘the park or meadow, and hay- cocks serve as seats and tables. A cowâ€"â€" Jersey for choiceâ€"well groomed, and wearing a wreath of flowers, may be tethered handy, so that those who like it may drink warm milk and enjOy sylla- hub. in the days when the King, as Prince of \Vales, used to accept the loan of Sir Alan Mackenzie’s house near Ascot for the race week, a meadow was always left unmown so that the princesses might enjoy the cutting, and subsequent hay- :xmking, and the rick made from it used to be called “The Princesses’ Rick.” m»...â€" .. “cm...,_.._. " She Cmshsd Him. “Cassandra.” siwhs our here “there is I I n C A ,- smnethmg Within me that thrills me to} the innermost recesses of my soul. I must tell you of the haunting heaviness, of the doubt, the di’l‘.Ld, the pain that fills me " “Percival,” titters ~qd.\..w-u- - “ Too Plebeian. “So you have. decided to get another ur heroine, “have,I you been eating green -‘.pples?”â€"â€"“Judge.” ' physician.” “I have,” answered 3.113., a'umrox; “the, idea of his prescribing . iiaxseed to: and mustard plasters for meoplc as rich as we arel”â€"â€"“-’ashington' “Stair.” Fortune for a Flower. The flower pot was like a toy. The moss in it would not have made a tea- spoonful- Out of the moss two tiny leaves, each'less than a half-inch long, peeped. They were variegated leaves; their right halves were green and their left halves white. Pot. earth, leaves and all, this plant would have slipped easrly into a man’s waistcoat pocket. And yet $10,000 had been offered for it. It did notweigh an ounce. There was nothing to it but two tiny leaves upon a stem less than an inch long. Yet it was worth $10,000. It was an orchid in the collection of Mrs. George B. Wilson 'oi Philadelphia. Mrs. VVil- son’s orchids are said to be the finest in America ; some say the finest in "the world. The little plant was a cross bet-ween a Cattlcya aurea and a Cat- ,tleya. labiata. It was two years old, and it would be five years moré before it would begin to bloom. But it was the only orchid in the world with leaves haii green and half white, and therefore, Sanders, the English collec- tor, seeing it in November said: “I will give you $10,000 for it.” But Mrs. Wilson’s gardener replied: “We buy all we can, but we never sell.” Mrs. Wilson lives at Forty-third and Walnut streets, Philadelphia. Ten years ago she bought the orchids of Erastus Coming of New Yorkâ€"4o,- 000 plants, which Mr. Corning had been forty years in gathering. She engag- ed for her gardener Alphonse Pericat, who had been head gardener at the or- chid farm of Baron Alphonse dc Roths- child of Paris, and she sent off, with a roving commission, Henri Barrault, a skilled orchid hunter. For the last ten years, thanks to the daring and the industry of Barrault, and thanks to the patient art of Pericat, her collection has been growing greatly. It is pracâ€" tically .21 collection that represents 50 years of work. It numbers 20,000 plants, over 2,000 of which are unique, with duplicates nowhere in the world, and it is worth (as Erastus Corning spent $100,000 on it, as Mrs. Walton has spent $250,000 on it, and as Peri- cat has propagated from it over 2,000 hybrids) close upon $1,000,000. -1.>.~s;’â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"- To Save Pavements. It has come to the point where there is seldom a day, winter or summer, when the gas, electricity or sewer men are not tinkering away at something underground which necessitates tearing up the streets and piling the earth along the curb until traffic is blockaded, says The Philadel hia. Public Ledger. It has taken an Eng ish- man to improve upon this condition of affairs, as a glance at the accompanying illustration shows. Ills idea is to suspcnd the paving between the rails of llie Street car tracks on trusswork, which will prpvide a vacant space, beneath the A. NEW IDEA IN ROADWAY CON- STRUCTION. - surface of which the gas and electric pipes may be placed. This construction may later be applied to the water and sewerage systems, provided some com- pany inaugurates a scheme to sell heat as water and gas are now sold, when the new enterprise can be utilized to prevent freezing of the water in surface mains in the winter. When this system is put in operation the laborers will only . remove the trussed plates which cover the conduit in which new pipes are to \be laid or repairs made, and in place or the piles of dirt the passer-by will see neat rows of paving blocks and steel plates, offering no obstacle to traffic and selling no wearing apparel for the person who chances to walk down the street. This system of roadway construction has been patented by Gilbert D. \Vansbrougb of London, Eng. Mooris Almanac and Canada. Knowing the covert belief which the majority of mankind places in sooth- sayers, says The British Canadian 11e- view, London, and that much confidence is placed in the prognosticatlons of Old Moore’s Almanac by the lower classes in this country, one would almost believe that some ’cutc official of the Canadian Emigration Department had interviewed the editor of this quaint publication, see- ' ing that the most happy anticipations held out in the coming year are mainly connected with Canada. "Old Moore" tells us that at the commencement of the 'year “our sister colony is skating with death on what looks like very thin ice," but, we are glad to be reassured "the fair maiden will not fall through," and we are greatly cheered by reading that "Old Moore” predicts “a most pros- perous future for this grand country.” 1n February, we are told that; “Canaâ€" dian rails .will be strong.” During April the enterprising Yankee will apparently endeavor to make a corner in corn, and as the prophet tells us that “England will be well on the alert,” and the Yan- kees "will burn their fingers,” we feel comforted. In July we are told to expect news from British Columbia “which will bring a heavy rush of miners to that colony.” As British Columbia is a large territory, it is perhaps a pity that “01d Moore” could not have indicated more nearly the location. We wonder if he has heard about the recent discovery of rich quartz in the Lardeau district? In Septem- ber we get this cryptic prophecy: “The whole of the empire will have occasion to rejoice on the receipt of some wonder- fully good news which will come to us by cable from Canada, business in many quarters will improve in consequence, and , I the increase of emigration to that colony will be very marked." “Old Moore‘s pro- phccies" may very likely help to swell the tide of emigration to Canada. as this penny almanac is widely read by the masses, many of whom still believe in Mother Shipton and others of that ilk. Tragedianâ€"I can’t eat this bread, my dear. It’s like lead. \‘x'ifeâ€"ll’hy, John, I thought you liked heavy rollsâ€"“Dramatic Mirror.” A.\; . & .- at are. RdV‘hEdhi FOR THE FALL TRADE. All kindsof Rifles, Guns and Ammunition. 7 . In Coal Stoves the “Radiant Home’ 18 a universal heater, and sells two to'one of any other stove. We have everything a farmer wants for the fall trade. V a. ' ( ll Feed it from the. beginning. " mm v sea hillth as . @@@@@@ s S V as. '11 fl 3 D 5”“ we: will make 1% tons of skim milk , tel equal to new milk for calves. l _...._\(SBMW-L \ 5 .v-z \\â€" hierlsageum prevents Secure and makes valuable teed at“ whey. {ltd @ WE: w 57:43. We ‘32.; La; \\::_' 9/“ .._w:\\ .1 .. . .4 For sale by Sid. u m saris. â€"y\* :2) 75% l l 4% i3 / / l . a ;ll / “it”. ’ POSTERS. DODGERS, SHIPPING- TAGS, PROGRAMMES, CIRCULAR-S, BLANK NOTES, ENVELOPES, RECEIPTS, ENG, ~ WEDDING- INVITATIONS, , MEMORIAL canoe, LADIES’ VISITING- canoe. We have lately added a stock of type and stationery T‘for printing Wedding Invitations, Calling Cards, etc, and $02111 turn out first class work at reasonable pr1ces. BILL HEADS, NOTE HEADS, LETTER HEADS, STATEMENTS, Game and sec samples. “ Serene” Stiles. Francis Street West. r. Is a possible result of doing Without spec- i‘? tacles when they are needed. It is needless to say that incorrectly fitted glasses are harmful. Do not postpone having your eyes exam- in . orig“ , y- "I" . . (lgâ€"5).» ined, It may prove that they are good, or, if imperfect, may save you great 1nconven- ience. Examination and adv1ee free. STREETS}? EROS. Foot of Ken-t Street, Lindsay of; ,e e. f j; 5?. i? ‘3. GPTEQERHS. m; DI Ruled“ oil‘s. __â€"._.â€"._~ SOogierTIEs. I§NICHTS OF TENTED MACCABEES Diamond Tent No. 208. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. (Guns. WISE, Com. 0 W. Bunoorxn, R. K. CAE‘ADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS 1,. lrent'Vallcy Lodge No. 71. Meet in 1. 2e Orange hall on Francis street west on the first and third Mondays in each month ALnx. Mon, N. G. J. T. Tnonrsoan., Sec. N o. L.No.‘9oc MEET H Ti. ' . i or L7 I 1 L. hall on Francis-St. West on tlicPsXcECId Tuesday in every month. i on J. 'l‘. ’I‘uonrsov Jr W ‘ I A A t . M. ' J. F. Vancon, Reels. N NDEPENDENT ORDER of FOR . E t " Court Phoenix No. 182. Meets‘o’i‘imllfi; last Monday of each mo . ll . Blue hall in McAl-thur,5 Bizcllznn the True D. GOULD Chicf' Ra Tnos. Ausrm, R. S. “gen ANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS in 11Fcrzflon Frills Lodge No. 626 Meets, 1e range Iall on Frauc' x on the first Thursday of eachlisnosliiliiat wwt 1' kalllTlll‘RA'l ' ' ‘ ‘4 .i C h I n. . P D v 7 ltfRallcel, . EYMAIN, SOC. N XANADIAN HOME CIRCIE ‘ ‘ I i J ‘ ‘1 ‘ LON ll nlls Circle No.127, meetsliiillllije True Blue hall in McArtl -’* first Wednesday in every mbliitli. BIOCIX the P. C. Bunonss, Leader. R. B. Sernsrnn, Secretary. R. C. THE SPRY . lo. -. Meets on tl Wednesday of each month,on or befbti‘ehtllid hull of the moon in t1 - 1e 1 . . . Cunningham’s Bldck. edge 100m 1“ F. E :llC‘DIARliIID‘, W. M. . IFLGLRALD, Secretary. CHURCHES. M BAPTIST CIIURCH~-QUEEN ST REV I . Bony-Davies, Minister. Preaching sclVICcs every Sunday at 10 3!) a.m and m. Bilge Class and Sunday School at s. p.m. raise and -. ' ' i A ‘ Thursday at 8 p m. plum sen!“ on O a __ _‘ _ ___. RIEET‘HODIST CHURCH â€"â€" COLBORNE 1 _ Streetâ€"Rev. John Garbutt Pastor Sunday service at 10.30 a. m. and '7 m Sabbath School at 2.30 p. m. EpnPorlh League of Christian Endeavor 'l‘ucsda evening at 8 o’clock. Prayer nicotine on): lhursdayeveningat 7.30. D . ST. ANDREW’S CHURCHâ€"COLBORNE ‘ Streetâ€"Rev. R. C. H. Sinclair, Pas- tor. fiber-Vices every Sunday at 10.30 a. m and l p. m. Sunday School everv Sunday at 2.30Hp. m. Christian Endeavor meeting every luesday at 8 p. m. Player 11100111": every Thursday at 7.30 p.111. C w.â€" SALVATION ARMYâ€" BAR lACKS ON Bond~ St. Westâ€"Captain and Mrs Banks ‘ Sci-Vice every Wednesday, Thurs; dayfland Saturday evenings at 3 p. m. and on Sundays-at 11 a. m.,3 p. m. and? 30 pm. ’l‘.ALOYSIUS R Câ€"OCHURCIlfl LOUIS ‘ . . â€" A S Streetâ€"Rev. Father O’lieary, Pastor. Scrvrccs every alternate Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Sunday School everySunday at 2 p. m M T. JAMES’ CHURCH, BOND ST. EAST. Rev. A. Dickinson, Rector. Sunday se1‘v1ce: Mauns 10.30 a m, cvcnsong 7 p. gs. Celebration of Holy Communion first unday ofcvcry month at. 10.30 a. m. and third Sunday of every month at 8 a. m. Sunday School 2 30 p. in. Thursday every :lvbegk as follows : Catechising of children p m evenson at 7.30 ' " practice at 8 15 p. p m, Chou MM . Seats free in all churches. Ebert/body uzvztcdto attend. Strangers cordially welcomed MR“ _.__ )UBLIC LIBRARYâ€"MRS.MECALDER’ ‘ ‘ Librarian Reading Room open dail ' Sunday excepted, from H) o’clock a in “II 10 o clock p. m. Books exchanged on Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 ) hi. to 4 p. m , and in the evening from 7 lo R . )OST-OFFICEâ€"F. J KERR, POSTMAS- fl‘omtcrii.3 (Open daily, Sundays excepted .1 0 a. to 7 p. m. Mail goilw south frhoslels 7.3.) a. m.L Mail going nortchloses .4.) a. m. otters for '- '~ " ‘ must be posted half an hour prclvigiib‘ilt‘dlilm time for closing the mails. a w W I w / NEWSPAPER LAVL “- 1. 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