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Forth Ontoria. Obatroer. WEEKLY POLITICAL, AGRICUI- 4 TURAL §& FAMILY NEWSPAPER, AT 18 PUBLISHED AT PORT PERRY, ONT. EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, BY : BAIRD & PARSONS. TERMS.--$1 per annum, if paid in ad- wance ; if not $1.50 will be charged. No subscription taken for less than six months; and no Daper discontinued until all arrcars are paid. RATES OF ADVERTISING. . For each line, first insertion ... Subsequent insertions, per line . Cards, under 6 lines, per annum. . Letters containing money, when ad- dressed to this Office, pre-paid and -regester- ed, will be at our risk. 'Advertisments measured by Nonpareil, | Perr, and charged according to the space they oc= tii eoumts received for publication, without specific instructions, will be inserted antil fordid and charged accordingly. No advertisment will be taken out until paid for. A liberal discount allowed to Merchants and others who advertise by the year or half-year. BEF These terms will in all cases be stzicey miaered Jgo Department. Phamplets, Hand Bills, Posters, Pro- grammes, Bill Heads, Blan Forms, Receipt Books; Checks, Books, Circulars, Business Cards, Ball Cards, &c., of every style and color, excented promptly and at lower rates than any other establishment in the County. = Parties from a distance getting hand bills, &e. printed can have them done to take home with them. J. BAIRD, H. PARSONS, Froteeniotyyt & rus. === - JONES, M. R. Surgeon, &e. Port Perry. Residence--OfMiee door west of the Preshy- gerian Church. D,, Coroner, Physician, County of . R. WARE, nor for the Ontario, Ph an, Surgeon aid Ace oucheur, Prines Albert. AP H. SANGSTER, M. D., Physielan, Sur- : J. geon and Aceoucheur, of Ontario Coroner for the Cot PORT PE Office over Nott's If Queen and Perry Str Office hours from s Store, corner of L012 m. atly occupled RS. MoGILL & RAT &e., &e, Office and J Oshawa, WM. M'GILT, MT. © FRA wgeons, lences, King Sty E. of . Att Solleitor, ani Not eupied by 3. HL Coc NGLISH LL.D ¥, Conveyance, «ce. Oshawe. OMee--Simege street, opposite the Post Office and Insolv Oftice--Me MI y AMERON & and Attorie) Council, Ontario. at Otffees Whithy. M. 0, CAMERON, ul Solieitor L » i the Royal Arcade, in Chancery.' Port Perry. W. Maurice Cochrane, TTORNEY-AT-LAW, Solicitor in Chan- cery Notary Public, &c., &e. Dffice hours punctually from 9 a.m. to 5 p,m. Money to Loan at 8 per cent, on all kinds of good security. Office, Bigelow's loyal Arcade, PORT PERRY. FR DENTISTRY. Fy The undersigned would inform the public that he now practices his profession of ntal Surgeon at residence, Prince Albert, where he is prepar@l to attend to all who require his services, or partics will be attended at their residences if they prefer it. My long and thorough knowledge of every department of the profession enable me to warrant satisfaction in every instance. R, FOSTER, L.D 8. Prince Albert, Aug. 16, 1376. bis et timt C. N. VARS, L. D. 8. EETH inserted on all the latest princi- ! ples of the art, and as cheap as the cheap- ext, and ag good as the best. Teeth. filled with Gold and Silver. Teeth extracted avithout pain by producing local anmsth- esia. Dentical Rooms--in Cowan's new block, over Atkinson's Drug Store, King Btreet, Oshawa. CHAS. THORN: V 8, EMBER of the Veterinary Institute, Chicago, 111, best examination on Horse Practice, Author of a First Prize Essay on Shocing. Gradu- ated Sept. 16, 1867. Lk 3 ; Dr. Thora begs to announce that he has , taken up his residence at Port Perry, and is now prepared to treat all cases entrusted to his care in the most skillful and scientific manner, All orders left at the Medical Hall of Mr Allison, will receive prompt attention. The Veterinary Stables may be found oon Lilly street, opposite Cossitt's Factory. Port Perry, Oct. 28, 1873. ------------------------------ Avchitects, &c. Ww. CUDLIPP, AnomrEer, Le. . : Having aad considerable practical ex. perience in France, thé United States and Canada, and holding Certificates from: 'Her Majesty's P ivy Council in Building - Constrhiction, T am prepared to furnish DESIGNS, Phan DETALLS, EST gd a ¥ For Buildings, ut a low figure. All orders addressed to me, Care of JOHN TIPP, Esq., 3 Port Perry, Ont. Transucts business with the Patent Office and other depagtments of the Government Copyrights and' the Registration of Trade Sopp and Designs procured. = Drawings, Specifications, and other Docnments neces. sary to secure Patents of Invention, prepared. Lon rezeipt of the model of the Invention, VOL. XIX, NO. 51! est notice and in Under the New Act. This Compa prepared to and their contents; conntry School Houses | i i to insure and | will be found as low Brog Whitby, July 29, 1874. © ens gre 1 LicENSED' AUCTIONEER, FOR 7 AND TOWNSHIPS OF MARL ¥ carcful Gold Medalist for the [* the T= undersigned Greenbank, Aug, 21, 1876, Licensed Auctioneer, Fe the Township of Brock, Uxbridge, may rely on the utmost to their interests. wx SPENCE, Coxragton, BUILDEI, &0. The Subscriber in returning his sincere thanks for the very Hibpral patronage be- stowed on him in the pas Youd tri the public generally that havin, ught a pro- pert and moved into the Yinaze of Bence Albert, he will in future give his whole attention to his business as Contractor, and is now ready to undertake Stone Work, Brick- Laying, Plastering, and everything connecte therewith, which hie will execute on the short- @ best and most durable style, and at the very low st figure at which a zood Job can be done. The best material d first- kmanship, and first-class worl sh aL SPENCE. Prince Albert, April, 1575, F. HARRINGTON, of Music, Port Perry. Also deals usical In- struments. Residence, on Union Avenue, ISS 8. 8. HARRINGTON, Teacher of 1 Musie. Applications by Post or in person 50 Residence, on Union Avenue, Port licited. Tr! _ Business Ears JOHN 8S. M. WILLCOZX, I the Town of Whitlry, has been ap- pointed ' . OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE or the county of Ontarfo. Any business antrusted to his charge will be carefully at- tended to. eit pmb msm ot esse W. BURN HAM, Clerk of the Third Divi- « sion Court. Office in Bigelow's Block, Port Perry, » hours from 10a. m, tod p. m. T. C. FORMAN, INSPECTOR of WEIGHTS §& MEASURES For the County of Ontario. Port Perry, Nov 1, 1875. 45:tf OMe: having been re- appointed Marriage License Agent-- S ty) continues to fur- eretofores--at Port Po R. RIC ARDSON, Re-appointed Issuer of Licenses. Office, lot 10, in the Marriage ie ISSUER OF Marringe 'Licenses. One door west of the Walker Port Perry. ol » N CHRISTIE TOWNSHSP CLERK, ssner of Ms Office--Mauchuster. "IHE ONTARID FARMER. Mutual Insurance Company. kc. Board, $l. ¢ fully organized and ig Ls on Farm Buildings y is no 1; port a Home Insurance mpany 1 opportunity of doing so, either to the Head Office, or to any of ants of the Company. Our rates s tho of sible Mutual Insurance Company Head Office--Opposite the Royal Hotel "anada, §t., Whitby L. FAIRBANKS, Jn,, retary. WHITBY STEAM MARBLE WORKS. 3 tles, Monuments, &e., Dur J. & R. WOLFENDEN, THOLESALE and Retail dealers in Foreign and: Ameri Marble Man- t , Whitby. Also. Agent for the Scottish Granite, Also Building Stone cut to orde*, JOHN NOTT, Agent, Port Perry. 3 Auctions Ww MWILLCOX, ©0. OF ONTARIO, J PosA & CARTWRIGHT, Begs to thank his many triends and the public generally, for the liberal patron- age bestowed upon him for the past five years. Having now given up the business of Bailiff, I intend, in future, to devote my whole time to the busfoess of Auctioneer, Collecting, &c. 1t will be my endeavor, by prompt and attention to business, to give full tion to all who may favor me with les or Collecting. > Bi'ls dranghted'and Blank Notes furnished at free of charge. Also Bill Stamps always on hand. : Arrangements can be made for sales &c., at the Onsenver Office, and at the Standard Office, Port Perry. W. M. WILLCOX, port Perry, Oct. 25, 1873. . AUCTIONEER. having obtained a License as Auctioneer for the Township of Reach, is pow prepared to give prompt and careful attention to Bales of every de- scription committed to his care and would solicit a share of public patronage. The de out free of charge. WM. LEE, Greenbank P., 0. y Bills, &e., WM. GORDON, Valuator, &e. Scott, Thorah, Rama, Mara, Mariposa and Eldon, BEF" Parties entrusting their Sales to me ion being given THE WALKER pose PERRY HOU! 1JAS. V. 33 able and convenient Hot | labor nor expense in pre | fort and convenicgee of House Cl Q .D. CAMPBELL, W. H. PARK, - - - 2 = situated Hotel, 1 have thoroughly repaired (and renovated the entire premises even to AND GENER E. MAJOR, Jon AUCTIONEER. All parties wishing his services can call at the "Observer" Office, Port Perry, and arrange for days of Sales. Glen MajorOct. 10, 1876. HOUSE HE Subscriber having leased the above hotel, it will be his endeavor to conduct ib in every particular so as to merit the approbation and patronage of the public, THE WALKER HOUSE whether for extent or quality of accommo- dations 18° equalled by few Hotels in the Province anid surpassed by none out ot the best cities, PORT PERRY Commercial Travelers, the Traveling Public, Farmers and others doing business in the Village and the general public will find in THE WALKER HOUSE all that can be required in the matter of accommodation and moderation in charges. The Charges are No Higher at the Walker House than at any other Hotel in Town. The House is fitted up throughout in FIRST CLASS STYLE. * The Tables and Bar supplied with the choice of the market and the utmost atten tion paid to the convenience aud comfort of ALL GUESTS. An abundance of comfortable Stable and Shed accommodation, and attentive hostlers, W. B. McGAW. Port Perry, April 20, 1876, PORT PERRY. THOMPSON, - PROPRIETOR. The above House is npw most comfort- ably furnished, and Guests are cared for in Good Liquors and Cigars, Stabling and good Ostler Additions have been made which makes this the Jargest and best Houae in this section of country. Fare $1.00 per Day. Tyre HOUSE, PORT PERRY, The Subscriber having leased this comfort. 1 spare neither ¢ for the com. ¢ i. The Tables ipplicd with the best to be t. Only choice Ligne t. Any q i Shed accommodation properly | attended to by careful Ostlers CHAS, HOLT. Port Perry, March 8, 1876 onveyancer, | (IHARESPEALE HOTEL, IN CORNER OF K JAMES POWE First-class accommodation j- bath rooms, 50 per day, NG AND YORK STS., L, . . . Prormeror, HOUSE, MANCHESTER. Br GLO. HOUCK., Having leased the above excellent Hotel it will be my endeavor to conduct it in every particular sof as to merit the appro- bation and patronage of the public, Manchester, Oct. 6, 1875, ne ERE S HOTEL, Corner of Cameron and Laidlaw Sts, CANNINGTON, Osr. Proprietor This Hotel is now furnished in the best style, and offers every accommodation to travelers £é5™ First class Sample Rooms, attached, Cannington, Oct. 20, 1875. Livery 43 AT I-ANEIIEAN HOTEL, PRINED ALBERT. PROPRIETOR. Havivg purchased the above pleasantly the Sheds. The Hotel has been furnished in First-Class Style and Stocked with the best Liquors and Cigars! Strict attention paid to the comfort of guests, The table and bar well supplied. W. H. PARE, Prince Albert, June 12, 1875. A Bus RONG HOUSE, (LATE ALBION) ONTARIO. WHITBY, E. ARMSTRONG The Only ENSON HOUSE, late Jewett House, Kent Street, Lindeay. Board, $1.50 per day. E. BENSON, Proprietor. OYAL EXCHANGE HOTEL, WILLIAMSBURG, CARTWRIGHT. E. BRYANS, Proprietor, The Subscriber having succeeded Mr. Mason in this pleasant and commodious Hotel has spared neither labor nor expense in re-fitting and renovating the entire premises. The Bar lied with a superior class of Liquors and the best brands of Cigars. Fhe choice of the market provided for the Fables. [Excellent stabling and attentive Ostlers. E, BRYANS, 'Williamsburg, Dec. 0, 1875, > atlwap, RT WHITBY & PORT PERRY EXTEN- SION RAILWAY. TIME TABLE No. 14. Takes cflect on Monday, 8th May, 1876, Trains run by Toronto time, which is twenty- two minutes slower than G.T.R, time. Trains Going North. WM. GORDON, : Sundesland, Brock. . T.H. WALSHE, ICENSED Auctioneer for' the Townsthip J of Brock, Thorab, Mars & Rama! in |p North Ontario ; Mariposa, etc,;in the County of Victoria. Residence--Cannington, Brock. Orders left at this office, or at his residence will be punctially attended to. Debts col-- lected in Cannington; or otherwise, and prompt remittances made. © Remember-- 'WALSHE, tbe North Ontario Auction- eer. : A AL A i . i ALL HOUSE-KEEPERS SHOULD BUY THE CELEBRATED Armstrong Stoves ! TO BE HAD AT W. T. PARRISH'S PORT PERRY, All Stoves fully warranted both as to Cooking, And at no other place. Draft, and DVERTISER PORT, PERRY, PROVINCE OF ONT ARIO, THURSDAY, NOV. 30, 1876 ! . i HOW SHE WEN? SUMMERING:| "Tho! hati lady 1 spoke to you df, -_-- Michaelson--yonder, in n: 'I do declare, Harry t but I think you are | g\ik veil pd her ping : om too cross for anything! It's a down , right | perfect picture in my!life, and such a walk, shite to want to keep me at home, atid you | gg ¥ferlo indicated rite oy th "di. off so constantly--just as if I wouldn't en- rection in which he -- i Ts . joy a summering as well as yourself!" I . } re Little Mrs. Merle was quite indignant, so much;so that her pretty violet eyes looked nearly black as they flashed across 'the breakfost table at her husband--a big, hand. some fellow with the lovliest golden mous-- tache, and dark brown eyes, whieh atithis particular moment were wearing a look "of serene amusement as he looked between the silver sugar basin and cream pitcher at the pink rose on his wife's bosom heaving so irrenularly through her decisive indignation and the velvety petals fairly, quivered pd Mr Merle calmly dipped his spoon into a pyramid of glowing currant jelly, ¢ Really, Florence, I can't for the life of me see what you' are finding fault with, -- Haven't you been out to yonr mother's all June 2 Didn't I buy you all the dresses and fixings you wanted? , I'm sure there's no- thing to complain of § with your pony phea- ton whenever you want it, your ticket to the park concerts, this nice cool house, the serv- ants and the children,' Mr Merle delivered his remarksin a very matter of fact way, as if his opinion of the case in question settled it, But Mrs Merle, with a little bang of her fork as she laid it down, thought differently, evidently, and resumed the cudgle in her | strangely attracted thew. Laura shall in- own defence quite valiantly, troduce me or--" + Of course it is perfectly lovely to go home 3 . . : * in June, but Tam sure you went as well as I; | 'Such an idea, Mrs Réve! Why no one s0 we are even there. As to the home con- | wears such horrible thiek veils a8 yoa do, -- veniences here, Harry, that isa settled ques. | [ am sure. there are very few faees among us tion, and not wnder consideration, Ofcourse, | that would as well bear wmveiling--such a 1 have a dear, delightful home ; but that is | lovely complexion!' no reason why I should want to stay in it[ Mrs Rave smiled at Gussie Cutiningam's for eyer. Besides if New York is for me, why { candid compliment. . Then think a woman never ¢ Bessie,' Gussie continued, 'I've heard gets tired of the society of her children, if fhow piqued a number of gentlemen are they are such darlings as ours I' because of that very veil--Mr Henry Merle 'She? Oh! I think I heard she was 4 widow--Mrs Rave. It seems to me I have seen her several times with Miss Cunning- ham, so if you are' not fascinated, Merle, there is your chance, + Eatira Cunningham will introduce you, won't she ™, "Harry stroked his moustache reflectively. 'Well, she may. If she happen to be in one of he jealous moods, thoughe~' Michaelson laughed. : » + 'pon 'my word, Merle, you're ton bad' You, an old married man, wife and babies snug and happy at home; and going itso deep with every pretty face you fancy.' Henry knocked the slender ashes off Eis cigar with scientific precision. . 'Not so bad, old fellow, Just femember itall amounts to nothing, and just forget that thercare a wife and babies 'in the back- ground.' 'I'm agreed--only-I wouldn't do it. By the bye, yonder comes Miss Cunningham, -- Yes, she bowed to and exchanged a word with Mrs Rave. She is graceful, Merle,' Harry answered enthusiastically .--¢ Isn't she? I tell you, she interests me amazingly She was the first lady ¥ met coming up from the train the day 1 arrived, and I felt not for you? 'Not to Crack Her eager animated face was lifted to see the effect of her womanlyjargument, but the only result, 80 far as she could observe was an increased serenity and importance in Harry's manner, patent in cool deliberation particularly. You know Mr Merle don't you? -- Laura's admiver~--betrothed for aught T know to the contrary.' A suaden 'white pallor swept across Mrs: Rave's face ; but she averted her head so Ontario H Cutters and Sleighs, TF first-class workmanship. at such prices as make it an object to buy. pairing. Give me a call and be convinced that there is none to be compared with them. Prices to suit the hard times, Pipe Elbows, IIat Air Drums, Agricultaral Furnaces, &e., &e. A call solicited. W. T. PARRISAH, FOR WINTER RIGS! rs LVERY DESCRIPTION OF CUTTERS, PLEASURE SLEIGHS, LUMBER. SLEIGHS, &C., AT THE Carriage Works ! iE PORT PERRY. AVING paid speciab attention to the manufacture of Cutters and Sleighs of all kindy for the coming Winter, I have confidence fn inviting an inspection of my Stock of to suit the times. The best material, newest styles, and lent Cutters from $25 upward, our Winter Secu JAMES EMANEY, Port Perry, Nov. 1, 1873. M. OO. DONOVAN, #2 PRACTICAL CARRIAGE MAKER NEAR THE TOWN HALL, BROCK STREET, WHITBY. Bt Or GOOD Assortment of Buggies constantly on hand made from the best Material. ~-- Werk made to order with neatness and despatch, Particular attention paid 'to re= PUMPS! PUMPS! or r-- () PO ---- Yow can get the best and cheapest Pump in the Province At J. IRVIN'S PATENT PUMP FACTORY, PORT PERRY. SEE THE PRICES. with which he salted and ate his egg, ¢ You don't understand, my dear ; that is all. Women scldom do ; and I hardly think it necessary to explain evvey time I leave for a few days,that it is rarely, except on businesg and not to tae pleasure excursions you, seem to regard them. suddenly that Gussie die not see it. He's a real handsome, stylish fellow; we think. There, Mrs. Rave, have I succeeded in pinning that spray of clematis properly ? Thank you. Yes, we like him amazingly. Laura seemed perfectly eryaptured with him.' WHOLE NO 991 ~~ Purtics hastening in full dress to lighted ball-room, {1 Down past the pavillion, the central Jaush's, he harried, yet knowing perfectly well he would be too soon ; then the big, pi the grent | gloomy walls ot the West End loomed up, and the row of far-between sdwmer housed on the cliff, ended in the one Mrs Raye had designated, just this side of. the curve in the avenue, - "Ra : No one is mear vicinage, although' Harry saw several ladies promenading the croquet lawn, The ten, Afteen minutes he waited in impatient eagerness, and thea his fafth was rewarded by seeing her come down the flag ging from the "West, End, dnd cross the Avenue from the house--tall, dress and misty tulle veil wound so. gracefully, so ar- tistically, over her lead and avound he ain' baster throat, She paused slightly on the thfeshold .--s Harry sprang to meet her, : 'Mrs Rave I' ) She bowed a litle nervo 4 -- usly as they enters ' But can I ever sufficiently thank you for acceding to my request? If you knew how impatient 1 have been--how I have longed for this hour<you would know how happy you have made me?' : She did nov make any reply, and Harry saw how agitated she seemed: : In his heart be adndired her more for it. 'I am so anxious to hear your voice, to see your face, that I know must be match* lessly fair, to look into your eyes! Mrs Rave, will you allow me the great happiness ?* He touched her gossamer veil as if to no wind it. She murmured a faint assent, and elated with all the exquisite novelty and romance Hairy tenderly removed the mask . ' Now, face to face, most charming, good: heavens I' He dropped the tule scarf ay if an asp had' been lurking among the filmly folds, A low, sweet laugh, that was unsuspicious< ly flavored with not far distant tears, 'Tt is really I, Harry | I did so want wo know the terrible business that kept you so much from home. Harry, I think Pll join: the firm.' Florence looked steadily at him, sucy, reproachful, half contemptous. Harry looked like a petrified - stode for at minute, then a remarkably sheepish: ex pression crossed his countenance. So you are Mrs Rave are you? , He tried to be magnificent, but failed per~ fectly ; and then the tears came leapingf Florence listened attentively, a half doubt- ful expression on her pretty face, Only last week you had business at Saratoga ;jand now-- Mrs, Rave toyed with her gilt-handled fan.' 'And Mr, Merle, you said his name was-- | was piqued because F worse ® veil 7' | Gussie laughed. g 'So Laura said. Fle wantsan introduction | to you, I'll give it if you say so? A little flash of Mes Rave's eyes, then her | answer 'Thank you! No, Miss Cunningham, I her lips, but Mr Merle was perfectly equal to | only came for quiet, a habit natural to me. this shaft of satire, I don't at all care for society.' «If as I said women are capable of under | <All right I' Gussié returned, good natur- standing business in all its ins and outs-- | edly. 'Although, why you ever came to the | you would appreciate the necessity of my be- | Branch for quiet I can't tell, ing at the Branch, for a tew days at least . . . . . during the fashionable season, * when the Mr Merle stood before Ef looking-glass, wealthy Southern and Western people are | carefully arranging his hair and rgiving sun- there, and an opportunity offered to sec! dry finishing touches t» lis immaculate their custom. white lawn tie--a handsome, gay looking in quite an aggrieved tone--' that it is as fellow, wenring his thirty-five years very much for you and the babies as for myselt lightly, with few worse feults than consider that I go.! le vanity and an insatiable thirst for flirt" Mrs Merle stirred her chocolate slowly, ing with every new, pretty face. Not that thoughtfully, then looked up. he didn't love Florence ; dearly and truly he «Well, whatever your errand, I ineist that did ; only it was so good to do a little flirt- I might just as well go as not. May I?' joe wecnsionatly, It was a point blank _question--the open This ime Mrs. Rave was the: elit atirac attack after thy skirmish, She asked 1 tion before whose mysterioas grace even chgerly, her checks glowing like the dainty Laura Cunninghash paled. Several attempts ne ofan olennder, 'her eses full of atan introduction had failed, failure bonsing swesinces, . but adding renew zest to a chase, until in A charming pretty face; tho fairest of positive | despair, Harry had sent'her the fignres--and Hurry line is wasso; only most elegant basket of flowers, containing a that self same face had sat opposite him tiny note thilt told bis keen admiration, and for nearly three yeats, now, at the table, and | begging for a reply. although he mally loved her dearly, he was | 404 {here had come a dainty little back- a bit of a flit--very mucha lady's man-- |. jd notelet aceepting the delicate offering and pinning for an "airing" all by him-| 4 assuring Mr Merle of Mrs Rave's graze- self. fulness aud appreciation, And this trip to long branch was just the | ppon Harry hadi written again, and in a thing. To be sure, he really did have bus- | ows time halt a dozen boquets bad found iness with a gentleman at the Ocean House | yy, way to the Beures vase in Mrs Rave's --Dbusiness that would require fifteen minutes room, und as many ardent letters te their to transact-but of conse that was Rong of{ place in her portfolio. Flo's business ; and it he chose to make ita) poo oven interview. With all his fortnight or a month's affair of it he had no pleading to "look in the face k¢ knew Was one toask Only, somehow, his wife's ques. so sweet and kind*'--with all his graceful tion floored him for one second ;then he coaxing "to be permitted to touch the hand arose in dignified indifference, from the el- | 0 penned sich welcome létters'--he bad egant little breakfast table, not béen able to obtain even the promise of «I thought that was all arranged. Flo- an interview, until now, two hours before rence, Of course you can't zo. Women are the time appointed in an open letter that lay a horrid nuisance when a fellow's on busi on his dressing: ogse--a square sheet of cross- ness, rushing from one thing to another, and barred note-paper bearing several lines of never daring to: stop until everything ig Mrs Raves odd, pretty backhand, ¢ Business again; Harry ? well, it seems singular that you are obliged to go to Lofig Branch on the same errand just in the height of the fashionable season, too.! A sarcastic smile began {o creep around I'm very sure, Florence--this each done : , 4 2 % He had read it rapturously, over and over; i To his surprise, Florence received this and now, as he looked impatiently at | i» edict reasonable .. pat watch, he read it again, and the half famil_ inrity, half shyness of the language delighted him : ¢ Oh, well, Harry, of course if your busin ess will keep you from having a good time why that's different. Poor fellow! don't overwork yourself, will you?' Harry glanced at her, ashe took his hat of the hall rack. Was ghe in fun? Then a second at WE placid. demure face reassured him. ¢ Never fear that, dear, And for Being such a sensible little woman, you shall have the handsomest black silk in New York, next fall. , Pack my 'portmantean-- will you wifey--and have it ready for the afternoon boat--5:30 2" : He kissed her, then rushed up tothe nur, sery for a "bye-bye" to the pretty little ones perhaps 1 am cruel in longer withholding myself from one who has n so kind: It you really wish to see me and are willing to run the risk of a dissappointment when yeu find I all the ideal woman you dine me. I will be at the si sumer ouse opposite the West End at ten this even- ing. If by any possibility others should be in the vicinity, which I think the hops will pre- clude, you will know me by a toilet of white and a tulle' veil. on my head and face and around my neck. Now it was nine, and from his room Harry beard the monotonous tuning of the band. 'She domld not have chosena more auvg- picious time.. There are hops at the United States, Howland's and here at the Ocean, 2 SMALL, Foul NIX, F P A Voto Pa in their bath, and then went{down toarrange Everybody is sire to be ak ons or the other, a.m, p.m, orce Puxe--A complete Pump and Fira " nd I will have a delight if hithy Junetion a. 2 Aine with Hose and Coupling complete for matters for that laborous, unenviable trip to a 'the sands } ina wa. with by A. 73) . vi . v hs , ! y | Myrtle. 7.52 Patent Swing Lift Pumps at 50 cis per foots { i Tone him down the street;a slow days of rides 'and walks and: dances and ens Sammie. 4 345 Common Log Pumps at 40 cents per foot. Bl ¥ Smite gathering dn her' Tipsy tens tian joyment generally, and then, the end of it 7 ? 3 11; and h to Fl "the babi 1 Foumen turned suction Pumps at 35eents ® - somewhat abruptly from the window, she Ne Joy 0) SY The Vebles; id Cistern Pumps, a complete Pump, from $3 oa 35 | consulted the merry-ticking clock on the| oop 4 a Soir upto $8. di, & Fr mantle, then stood a moment in thoughtful a oii Be . it ii * Prince 4 Al Also every other description of Pump,at LS deliberation, and then hastened upstairs toward--and thereto went to the brilliant Summits La EQUALLY LOW RATES! oo ae . * .s scencs around tHe ball rom, and the pingzs i : \ room, , BROOKIN . 210s waiges s 7.00 221| Having lind long experienes mn. Pimp-making in {lie Tavgest fa Pi ".| A group of gentlemen were standing | and the "woffice to wait the wished fo Ny notion 5 arrive io thei States, the absorbent confident that ho can pestsctly susisly all has wy| leisurely about, chatting and smoking on the | hour of ten. ¥ em PIAtiorm Stations--Tralas stop on stgnal-| Fie Stor any of the ations whether bymailorotherw ise prompely attended to J piazza of the Ocean House, watching the | Ag twenty mitrittes of it bibpaitience wns JAMES HOLDEN, Sept. 29,1870: JOHN RVI, Port Porgy, Sed stream of passing cartisiges, promen-. | extiatigted, and: Ho startediférth donn the Managing Directors: -29,1870.. y os © 77 | aders and'well-filled hotel stages. kocesn Avenue; now quite deserted, save. , : J V , Save. by : 3 . DEAR MR. MERLE,--I have been thinking |i from Florence's eyes in silver cascades, * Oh, Harry | to think you never cared fy me more than--than--to--" There wag his opportunity to get! out of this scrape, and Re 'fisted hirsself most ade | mably therein, * There, dear--don't cry | Of course i$ was all a joke thst Mr Rave business, As' if I didn't know you the moment I saw you the day I came! Did you really think ¥ was in earnest, you little rougue? Don't cry Fiorence!: You know I love padidearly. We'll go home to-morrow and be ever so: nice aud cosy--won't we?' And she believed him. The sweet,. trust. ing heart-sore little woman actually led him: to comfort her, and took all the blame of the whole affair, Bu¥, mind you, while Mr Harry Merle con.' gratulates himself on his cute getting ont of it, he has vowed any number of vows nevey to do so again. A Wew Way of Aprlying a Mus- ' tard Plaster. A few evenings ago a medical' man was® called in to attend a patient, and: thought it necessary to apply a mustard plaster. After having preparcd this plaster, he laid it on the chair for a few moments while he was engaged in propounding some other prepara. tion," A certain gentleman in- the room, feeling a little tired, thought he wow dake a seat, and, not noticing that the chair was already occupied, sat down on the plaster,-- Having a light pair of trousers on, the !mus-- tard began to exercise its wondertul medical * Pp words making one portion of bis unmen,- tionables rather warm, Not WHowing the occasion of it he changed chairs, but the next one was considerably warmer than the first and he made another move, at the same time remarking : ¢I wobder what is the mater with the chairs, they all seem to be hot.' Walking about fur a little while, and not' experiencing any i Fy he again seated him. self, and still the plaster stuck to him like a trusty friend. A few minutes 'elapsed and' he said :-- 'Doctor, don't you think it is very close this evening ? I feel uncomfortably warm.' The doctor replied; 'No, I don't" feel un. comfortable.' 'Well,' he said, ¢ I nrust go out for » mine ute an get cooled off! But there wag no 'cooling of' for him.--- The evening got intensely warm, and still he could not account far it inf any way. The doctor, changing his mind as regarded applying the plaster, and, forgetting to put it away, went off without thinking about his" having left it on the chair, and it was not antil some time after'bis departure that the * | gentleman discovered shat he, in taking a¢ seat, had unwittingly applied the plaster to' this corduroys. . ' ei A ES Epps's Cocoa.--Gritsevr. Ass Toms porTING.--"By a thorough knowledge of the jatural laws which govern the operations. of! digestion and nutrition, and ¥y a careful plication of the fine properties of well. ed cocos, Mr. Hpps hist prévided ont break fast tables with a delicatély flavoured bever- age which may save us heavy dectom?; bills. It is by the Socio use pid ticles of diet that a constitution may be' gradually built up until strong enough t&' resist every tendency to disease. Hundred floating around: wh" © ready to attack wherever there is a we : point. We may escape N fatal keeping oni blood and: & proper 3 Civil Servic: Gazette. -- Sli only Tubelic~ Gauss Eres 80. Phemists, 48. y EL