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The RIGHT REV. BISHOP WHTTTINGHAN
preached yesterday at St. Johns Episcopal
Church, and Afterwards administered the rite
OF confirmation 10 a large number of persons
Inc CONGREGATION was very large and the care-
monies most Impressive. -
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A GRAND CONCERT will be given tomorrow
night at Gonzaga Hall, for the benefit OF the
Ursuline Nuns of Columbia, =. T.. The pro-
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SALE OF MOSEY.-At the regular monthly
meeting of the Mechanics Building Associa-
ton, on last Wednesday night, the money
brought the unprecedentedly high premium OF
&c per cent. This association has been
twenty three months in active operation.
AT the second monthly meeting of the East
eTn Building Association, held at Odd Fell
lows Hall, Navy y ard, on last Saturday night,
an average of s. \ per cent. was paid for 81 $780,
the total amount sold.
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ARREsTED.-During the past two weeks three
warrants have been issued in the Second Ward
against young man named Lewis Hammer
Stag, who IL charged with three different larce-
Mrs OF clothing. Last night he was arrested by
Officer Hopkins and taken 10 the Second Ward
station and hold for hearing when the Witness
&c can be obtained.
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de la.r0 2IAs
l. Company sTEsMEk FAiRFAX.

l IST OF CU%>IGNEES of Atlantic Steamship
L. Company STEAMER FAIRFAX.
Architectural lruu Works j II Angus. p Allen,
Bacon, MAJOR G Benton, VIM Ballentyne, N
" bOrehrll BsrthOlov. q W B0telsr, Vim
BT9sn, @ Ball, Buckry Marbury, Blanchard i
mohun- = Brysu Bro, Balm, Col q
nsylorI BoniZ GrOsOn. Ballenger & Lease, Z
Bosif Bi StGRsI susk sarsha Barnard W
bell Son H"n ContIins s c B.sm, EsnD
ksl G p Clark sM clark, DIR CLARK i y CaiI.n 70
CallSn G. Christi tni vs. GOzLen. II Glitch 70 nxsS
J Davis bon WiDernesOn. n Dtnne,on u "
Elvsns Co, Egan Perie, Evans. ! Enrii.s
Geo Francis. Ford, A Flemiug Geo F.i
nsI, X H1pkiH-, V HsrbauRh, HYDE & Co
Geo Hill yr. Hall II ume. III w Hamilton N
Howell, II HOu-. Hon Ira Harris jackson Bros a
60. & Kennedy. ; ksIlOg KldvelI 4 son W b
kibby: LszeL by National Steam Laundry
Luby 4 CsTat-n,F Miller. Geo J MeJiIheny W
p hoses, hcKn%S lei, HSO Morrison,
G h-tzerott, Mat krits-. Moore & Co, r J
Newman, say Nsrd, Philip * s-Iomons. George
Russ 2 Ratclir c. W Rutherford, n q RIB.
bins, l. Enlf Eifrhis & CaustrR. Geo savage A
n sheppard Si9Hssia q Pnnis W p Sheld j shil.
lington, smiley & Guy, b savage Stott Stewart
4 Thoulas ReAT Admiral joseph Smith. Sparks 4
Seunes A shattiek SmithsOHiau Institute w
Samson, MAJ W Slack, " Sherman, Ill TAYLOR
Eart " q tcmss. Geo Taylor, Taylor, + Ten
neal. TbOs ThOH psUU, w ck0ff q DeRnisOn, War
Zen, Putnam 90 & Willard J Q Wilson, @
Wbit-veIl q 90 y Y White, Webb BeVrridzs O
Woodward, J wilson, wslIarh Geo wiIInsr
FCN eston, Ieatnsp & Co, II Zimmerman
MORGAN. KHINEHART a CO.. Ag'a
Foot Of Street whsrf and
Cor. Pa. Av. and llth st., WashinStsa.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON AID "a s0RBoN

THIS AFIERNo9N tkR r4 soRsoN:
ID south corner Penn avenue and SIN strsss.
VERY vALUaBBKRuIbpT LororrosIrB
TIE SiR0Lk. IN Tax FIRST wAkD, Az
On HoSbAY AFrsRsoos. October 8, .,,.
front Of the prsnfses, befnI fcts and q. * sses
Street snd ". ss s. E u . spS % ss On
The siisntiop Of purchs.ers g Invited % ths sale,
snesmsnts 70 buytr. ensse one ans ono"
Terms on. third cs,h; s.i.pe. in .ir, tssi,.
Ocit W. WALL Co.. Auess.
The purchaser at the sale OF the sbov. prop
On s sss s nth e. October last hs,ns i,cs 70
sold =, biz rtsk snd cost In front OF The PREMISE
On "a, hosn r the lssh day q December. :, OoI
, ,hs rrsSssd,1s and OTsn ,tsenert and With
sao will lie reauirsd 10 ~ .ns ri .ss ~ =.
cash and 81 net Instantly paid the bid VIII be re-
the sale procreS and he r.pestec anti P sSe .rn
are COMPLIED With BY srdsr
dece-ts Wh. Il. WALL CO., Aucss.
RY ). c. rcGUIRE CO., Auotione.r..
CATALOGUE SALE OF ELEGANT TABLE,
8sE f HE kSb AssfSsEE
CLOCKS; SATIN pAMAsK CURTAISs, IA.
On TUEsphY MoRNisa' December 18th. a, n
o'c'eck. at the Auction Rooms, we shall sell, br
cataiogue, collection OF very superior Table Or
naments. Glassware, &c &C, com prising-
Elegant Fine Gilt and Crystal Dessert service
Cut and Engraved necsnters
Champagne, Wine, and Cordial Glasses
Gilt and Bronze MAntel Clocks
Japanese Embroidered Screens
Punch Bowls, Toilet Sets. Vases
Elegant Satin DAmssk Curtains
Elegant Satin DRmssk. Cncut
Lace Curtains. Csnopies
Patzgonian Fox Robes
Table ard Bed Linen
Plated Ware, Toilet Sets, &c.
a. ALso, ,,,- -,,S m.
Bracket and Slab.
Catalo, now ready at the Auctlon Rooms.
Terms cash. JAS. q. MCGUIRE co.
dead Auctioneer.
pY WIN L. WALL CO., Auctioneers
- Original Horse and Carriage Bazaar,
90 La. sv., between 9th and 10th sts.
We will sell at our Bazaar. No. 81 Lousisna
avenue. between 9th and 10Th streets, on TUBS
DAY, December 18th
One pair Bay Hores sever snd eight years old;
work single or double. very good pair Of hack
or family horses.
ALSO,
One Baroucbe Carriage, in good order.
ALSO.
One sett Double Hsrn, -, in COED order.
They will be sold pay charges and livery.
MICH KEyANER.
del5 VIM. l.. WALL CO Aucts.
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The JAIL-RepOrt Of the WGrfeH.-Mr 7. Il.
Brown, Warden of the JAIL in his report TO the
Secretary OF the Interior complains of the con-
tracted space, poor ventilation and absence of
nOsPital accommodations The food provided
for prisoners rs regarded as good that issued
In any other prison. There Were at the date of
the report November lst,) 227 inmates of the
jail. The necessity of a new Jail is earnestly
recommended, and the vicinity OF the asylum
suggested as a most proper site.
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LARGE SALE OF Rich AND ELEGANT
. = FURS. II.
Will be sold on SATURDAY, Dec. ed at ten
O'Clock at eur epaci,.us salesroons. S67 Penna
avenue cUrncr of nth street. attract stock Of
turs, consisting Of Lsdies hue Mink. Sste, fitch,
Martin, ard Ston. Martins, Capes, yictorines .
Tippets Collars ii uffs. Cuffs in sets. Also large
assortment Of fine Sleigh Robes. Gents Fur TIP
rets Fur Gloves. Carriage Foot Muffs.
his sale il worthy the attention of ladies More
particulars in future advertisement de 1881
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SMALL-PON CAsE.-Yesterday morning, a
cCIOred man suffering with small-po pre-
scented himself m front of the police headquaT-
tiers, and asked 10 be sent 10 the hospital. Cold
AZ 1t was, the poor fellow did not enter the
building, but walked 10 and fro in front OF the
door until = vehicle was obtained TO remove
him TO the smallpox hospital, where he will
be properly attended The cases OF small pox
among the cOntTabands are said to be numerous,
and in this case we hear that the poor fellow
was turned cut Of doors by his eOlored land
lady, near PTather's alley, on l. street north.
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pr GREEN WILLIAMS, AuctiOnesr..

RT GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
On TUESDAY, the 18th inst, at O'Clock .. IN I,
We shall sell, in front of the premises Lot "a in
subdivision of Square 69S This property is stu
sted on 1st street east between aud cts. nsrth,
and is improved by q new two story Frame Hoase.
Terms cash.
deIid GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, hucts.
Try JAMEs c. McGUIRE CO., AuctiOneers.
FRAME HOUSE ANb LOT ON 13H STREET.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, December 18th /,
at 30 O'Clock, on the premises we shall sell the
south half Of Lot 8, In Square rs fronting Is feet
inches on 1871 street west, between G and ID
streets, running back los feet lOsa inches 20 q 70
foot alley; improved 10y q Frame Dwellisg e House,
containing nine rooms, furnished with olOtaes
closet. and having also two one -stery Buildings
fronting on the alley.
Terms One third cash; balance in 9 and ~
nenths with interest and deferred pay menls TO be
secured by deed OF trust on the property.
Conyeyancing and stamps at purchasers eK-
pense.
de Il d j. G. MCGUIRE CO., Auots.
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AUCTION SALES.


RfNAGLE-A CO., Anctisaeers. - - --.z
- Sales reons No. 267 PennsyivaniA stsnas,
rr..-.ia fal5s.. - corner OF iIth street.
Nssle 4 CO vii give their persona stter don 70
the residence OF families deeiufur hossekes Il M
ALSO, to the sales Of stocks 81 Groceries md Mer-
ehsndse o. every description, Horses, CARRIAGES,
Harness, &c. = - dec lily
On To EsDAY, December 18th, at 10 o 'ciock win
ofer for sale in front Of eur store: f. N - -
20 prime smoked Hams
10 pieces snok ed Beef
lou pou nas DRY Goldfish .a
80 boxes Pale Soap
g boxes escorted Pickles In glass
g box es Tomato catsup
5bsrreis Vinegar
sbarrek Rye Whiskey
Boxes Navy and Natural Leaf Tobacco
g Counter Scales, TIN plates &c
The Al owe articles win be sold without reserve 70
close out eonsignmenis. .-.N
70 ALSO WITHIN OUR STORE,
line OF very choice Green and Black Teas
Old Rye, Bourbon, and scotch whiskies, In wood
and glass, -.
Old Jamaica Rum and choice old Wines In wood
and glass. 80
q 2HU Cigars 81 various Brands
N cases canned Tomatoes
20 cases canned Peaches. lt
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EOR sALE-TwO cows and a good family
Ii HORSE. Apply at the office Of the United
States Hotel. de l3-2ts
RIEDs. n,nn.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Call AZ STIER'S Book Store to see those cases Of
beautiful BIRDS, If jOu want to make a nice go
present. ~
That's the place too. where you can find ~
PHOTUGRAPH BIBLES, ALBUMS BOOKS and
TOYS of all kinds
REMEMBER THE PLACE,
AIS 9TH street,
de Is90 2I aas "A door fro,p v
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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctionesrs.
IMPROVED REAL ESTATE on THE ISLAND

On THURSDAY, the 2lst fnst., at O'Clock D. N =,
81 and 81, in square t3l, each having fronf Of Il
feet running back IS feet. This property fronts on
and streets Island nj IL Proved 81 two astory
and one /. STORY frame house = y
months, for notes bearing Interest, secured By q
,Aheenyeysnoinf and revenue stanps 1t the psr.
ehsssrs cost. co,vvv v,,,,.w. -
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rLOTH CLOTHll CLOTHl!I

cloth CLOTHII CLOTHllI
The manufacturer who sends my regular supply
OF Cloth has by mistake sent lot net iatended for
Cloths ranging from % 20 70 sI2 for ladies' AND and
chll-Tsb o Cloaks and Riding Dresses, which will
Ladies and Children s CIosts cut and fit and also
made to order in the latest fsshi.pab!e style
no 3oeolm 336 Pennsylvania avenue.
RRIDAL AND FUNERAL wREATHs, Bo-
auS 'EG s:eryed IN mn form
given by Mrs. FRIES, late Of Boston. 24T Yer.
mont avenue. between 4 and L. de e-lms
OFFER FOB CHARTER-A THREE DECK
70 re Of e. o ssf e os sSr
street, York ~ s letter of FkER
1 BROWN STOUT, Cross & BIsckweli's Chow.
Chow; Worcestershire Sauce. Just received and
J.C. wHITwELL CO..
No. 81 Louistana avenue,
de II cost near Seventh street.
lNl AElST AND VOCALIST, so we'll known -
in " hiDgten, aud who has brought cut some
glifed systen,. has accepted raTageue fer the
Paris Exhibition. Consequently this Will bs his
hsvns on Ss ns. Tsd
will he enabled in very short time to read and
a. hs b. he
arrives at the most extraordinary results MunsieHr
Nciowskl viii also give the most Thorough kuawl-
edetf Time, by his new invention which viii be
exhibited In faris All those whs wish 10 become
fine singers or excellent Performers ad yi.ed
Callst his residence No 81 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite National Hotel. Hours of reception are
firm " g. m. 70 .. m and from 10 D M de Isf
nR. DEMERLE'S 'BALM'EUGENIE," TO re
- move Tan sed all Impurities fr-m the Skin,
leaving VI soft and natural All orders address sell
10 hi. Lady Agent, Pest Office Box san, wsSh,ns-
ton ID q - - n -... "a &c Is ST.
les DRESS TRIMMI NGS.
just received assortment Of Worsted Rail-
Fiinges- White ard BLACK Angola Fringe, Che
nile Fringe, Opera Cloak Tassels, Fancy Hair
Netts, black abd Colurcd Silk Cords, Fancy But
tuis, Gilt snd silver Embroidered BrHids. Bullion
Frlhges, Tassefs. &c at MRS. LOVES,
297 Penn avenue, south side,
De lost between 9th and 10th sta.
NOTICE.
The undersigned takes this method to inform
Housekee peTs in general, that he is prepared to
furnish the different varieties of Wood and Coal
usually sold in this market either sawed aud split
or in cord lengths. to suit purchasers on the most
reasonable terms, and respectfully SELECTS share
Of public patronage. corner Of 18th street and Csnx
de l2.lm' JOHN I. LACEY.
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Rf GREEN d WILLIAMS, AustioReers.
Isaac HEkRBERG 4 SONS EXTENSIVE
pAWEBR0KER'S SALE OF UNBEDEEMED
We sha.l sell at our Auction Rooms, commencing
on I'll IL RSDAH. December 2lst, 1855, AT 10 O'Clock
a. m, End every cay and evening # the holiday
Mesk. until all are sold Gold and Silver Huatiug
English ann American Patent Lever and other
Watches, Gold Chains, Diamonds, JeweIry Ia sets
Silver Ware. &c
Also. Ladies and Gentlemen q Wearing Apparel
in great variety together with large assortmen mt
OfsoO6s suitable for holiday presents.
Terms-Cash.
ISAAC HERGBERG A SON
del3 GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auct
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about nine O'Clock, three discharged soldiers,
somewhat drunk, were inclined 10 be disor-
derby on 9TH, near III street, when Office AHig-
gins, of the Third Ward, went TO them, and
advised them TO be quiet. One of the soldiers
seized the officer around the neck and tried TO
pull him backward to the ground: another tried
10 strike him. Higgins gave the one in front
blow with his club hat ended his fighting for
the time, but the other would not let go his
hold, and Higgins struck over his shoulder
with the club, and touched the garroter in the
face, and he let go and run. Higgins caught
him, and carried him to the Central Guard
house. He gave his name as Stephen Fay, and
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RKIGHTLY,s DIGEST or LAWS or THI
ID UNITED STATES, 1857 lsS; Frost and Ftrs:
Natural Eng Ne; Teol MARI md 0hips, zyess:
- 49, S1A1VA fAtkV&
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HY JAS. Q. MCGUIRE CO.. Auctioneers.

on n STREET NORTH, BETwEEs isTa
AND 14TH STREETS MkST.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, December o.
at 3s O'Clock on the premises. we shall sell tho
west half of Lot and part of Lot 4. Sqsare $50,
fronting ~ feet street north between 18th and
lEh streets west, running back la feet 70 20 feet
alley; and Immediately after the above. We shall
sell the Middle House of the thres known as the
nemenou Buildings, located on the same street IS
the Lot
Terms: 0Rehsf cash; balance in six and twelve
months, With interest," deferred payments TO BE-
secured on property
ConNe. sncing and stamps at purchaser q expense
deH J. e. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Aucts.
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thankful for the very liberal patronage extend
90 70 me- ask centin uance OF the same to the
new nrm who hope to merit IL by keeping always
Oh hand com piets assortment of all kinds of Lur.
Der at fair prizes - A
My books are closed from this date, and all per-
sens Indebted TO are expected to settle their ac
counts ON or before the LIST Of January next.
T. EDWARD CLARK,
Lumber Dealer. Virginia ave between 9th ana
oe 10 81 10th ss. east, near u. s. Navy Yard.
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TOHh p. SLOUGH,
LAW OFFICE.
&C 2S 3nls Wsshin gton n n
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IlYM K WALSH & CO., Auctieneers.
- No. 2s5 Pa. ave. corner 10th street

ID No. 2s5 Pa. ave, corner 10Th street.
LARGE SALE OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD
fURNITURE, CARPErs. OUTAGE SETS,
RlhNhETS, &c, AT HOUSE No. 500 10TH
STREET, BETWEEN g sTREET AND Lou.
ISIANA AVENUE, AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING next. December
9Th, at 10 O'Clock we will sell at house No. 5o2
10th street, near street, the entire stock OF Fur
hiiure contained therein, consisting OF ten rooms
and name In part
Fine French plate Mirror
Walnut Sofas. and Chairs TO match
Elegant new Cottage Sets
Eedstesde, Bureaus, Wardrobes
Feather Beds and Pillows
Mattresses Sheets, Quilts
Pillow Gases. Blankets. Spreads
Brussels. Tapestry and Ingram Carpets
Velvet Rugs Cook Stove and Fixtures
nsnRsk Curtsius. Shades
CrorksTy and Kitchen Wares
Pictures, &c. &c. T..
The whole 10 be sold without reserve for cash
The HOUSE Tor rent. Inauire Of the aucti on eert
del ~ NJ. x WALSH 4 CO., Aucts
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R1 W. L.. WALL CO. Auctioneep
- South corner Penna. ay. and Ninth street.
BRUSSELS. VELVET. INGRAM, OILCLOTHs
mATflNG, FURNITURE, PARLoR SUIT
On WEDNESDAY, MORNING.. Dec. 70. com.
mencins st 10 clock. We will sell, at our Store
Brussels, Velvet, Ingram, Hemp, Rag and other
CARPETS
OilclOtbs and Msttings, &c ..
Que very handsome Psrlnr Suit, In Green ysivst
Two Sofas, two Chairs, and six PsrlOr Chairs
One very superior carved Walnut Wardrobe
One gu e-inr Psrior Suit. IN Maroon
Wslnur Marble top Bureaus ....s
Wsrdrobes and Redstead f
Mattresses, r, ather Beds and Bedding
Glasses. Chairs, Tables -... .
Cooking and other Stoves. &c.
With other articles In the housekeeping line, Gil
de is w. L. WALL a co, Aucts.
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NEW RAIsINs, CURRANrs,
FIGS, UITRON, PRUNEs,
AAbMoNDS; PEGANs, FiLBEkTs,
SHELBARS, CRANBERkIES
DRIED APPLES, DRIED PEACHES,
EdAN a PERRIE,
deb-letn Corner and 9th sts.
(yOpARTNP D 6 a 4 d n 0TIC1 ----------
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y. ATTO3sEY Att LAW,
NsS6 Louisiana Avenue, above Sixth Stree
&C Ay WARRINGTON, ID. O
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laSSIS SSNsszsHf raG4 sSoi fs''' r.
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The copartnership firm of Gordon Reyes was
dissolved November 18th, 1875, by the death of
Henry l.. Gordon. The business Of the firm will
he setfled by the subscriber. All persons having
claims against the late firm requested to pressnf
them on or before January LIST, 1856, to
ALBERT Il. KEYES, Surviving Partner,
de Is-sts AT WilIsrdsi HAL
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-04-12
Che Gyastalian tfuunt.
TWILIGHT IN TmE NoRrm.

"Uuul the day break, aud the shaicws fec away"
ob, the long Northern twilight between the day
aud the night.
When the heat and wcariucSsoC the world ate end
eel quite
When the hills crcw dim as dreams, and the crys-
tai river seems
Like that River ot Lite from out the Throne, whcrc
the blessed walk in white.
Oh, the weird northern twilight, which is neither
night MR. dav,
When the amber wake of the long set sun still
marks his Western way.
Audbut one grc1t grldcr star in the lecr blue East
arar
Warns Of sleep, aud latk, and midnight Of Oh
li,ion and decay.
Oh, the calm Northern twilight, when labor is all
done.
And the birds in drowSy twittcr have dropped 81
lent one bv our
And nothing stirs or sghs in mountains, waters,
skies.
Earth sleeps hut her heart wakcth, till the rising
Ut the sun.
oh, the sweet, sweet twilight just before the time
uf rcst,
When the black clouds are driven away, aud the
stormy winds suppressed
And the dead day smiles So bright, filling earth
and heaven with light -
You would think twas dawn come back again
but the light is in the West
oh, the grand, solemn twilight, spreading peace
from pole topolc !
Ere the rains sweep DER the hillsidCs, and the
waters rise and roll,
In the lul aud the calm, come, angel with the
palm
In the still northern twilight be the parting OF the
soul. .
MtcmiNaH's M,gdsinc.
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Calling Nlckuamre..

One Of the worst Of bad. habite In which
had boys indulge is calling their oompah-
ions or other people uicknames. mis-,
when done on prrpoee, is very wrong. and
often very cruel, for they mostly induIge
their wicked wit on those who have some
b,dil, inhrmiiy which they cannot help.
Wish to caution the boys who read this
against such conducts FOR many boys who
do not wish to hc unkind OF cruel n,Ay he
tempted to DO ~ before they ere aware.
Just because there is some fun inH
Il ehall never forgot" says one. "an in.
cidcnt oi my boyhOod, by which J was
taught 10 be careful no. to wound the feel-
iuss Ut the uuiortunats. A number of No
school boys were playing by the roadside
one Saturday afternoon, when tho stage
coach drove MP tO neighboring inn. and
tho passengers alghted. hs usual, We
gathered around to ubservc them. Among
the number was All elderly man. who got
out with much difficulty, and when on the
ground he walked with his feet turned ono
way and his knees another, in Very awk.
ward mauucr. thoughtleesly shouted:
Look ut oil rattlebones I" The Voot
man turned his heal with an exprsasioH Of
pain which can never forget.
just then tO my surprise aud horror, my
father came round tho corner, and imnie-
diately stepping UP TO the stranger ,shock
his hand warmly, and assisted him TO walk
10 our house, which wts but little way
OH Icould enjoy no more play that after.
noon, aud when tea time came | would
gladly have hid myself, but know il would
he in vain and so tremblingly went into
the sitting room. To my great joy aud re-
lief the stranger did not seem to know me
again, but remarked pleasantly to my faith.
or as he introduced me-. ..,...... ...
"Such a fine boy was surely worth saw
ing"
How the words cut me to the heart, My
father had often told me of friend who
plunged into the river 10 save ine rs
was drowning when child, aud who, in
consequence of COLI then taken. had beon
mlle cripple by rlieunatisin; and this
was the man had made laughing stock
Of for my companionsl ---
tell you, boys and girls. / would give a
great deal to have the memory OF that event
taken away. Ii ever you are tempted as
was, remember that whilo no good can
come OF sport, whereby the feelings Of 9th.
ers are wounded, you may be laying up
Tor yourselves painful recollections that
will not leave you Tor lifetime.