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The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

That part of Cape Elizabeth, situated across
the p s. & P. railroad bridge, formerly called
Turner'S Island, has been connected with the
main land by filling in the westerly side, to
form the road bed of the railroad track and al
SO for county road, thereby extending the
area of what was Turner'S Island to mile or
more from its former limits, the whole district
taking its name. Since the erection of the
machine shop and other buildings for the use
of the P. S. & P. railroad, dwellings have been
going up rapidly, new streets opened, large
schoolhouse built, chapel finished up very
neatly, in which the Methodists worship every
Sabbath, and hold Sabbath school; preach
ing is also sustained in the vestry of the school
house, and large Sabbath school, formerly
under the management of the Young Mems
Christian Association, is held during some
part of every Sabbath. Besides which there
are ten stores, with the various mechanical
branches of business required in small viii
lage.
MACHINE SHOP.
The P. S. & p. railroad company, finding it
impossible 10 obtain convenient location for
their machine shop on the Portland side, pur-
chased large tract of land on Turner's Island,
Cape Elizabeth, where they erected buildings
covering about three acres OF land. Seventeen
engines are required to do the business on this
road, some Of which are constantly under re-
pairs. They get out quite numuer of freight
cars year, besides keeping in repair the
large number required on the road. The
freight on this road has increased to that ex-
tent, since the change Of gauge on the Bangor
road, that every freight car and engine has
been called into requisition. Mr.. James DON
nell, the master mechanic, has been connected
with the road from its first opening in 1s42.-
He commenced as fireman on a train of which
Mr.. I'll. Adams was engineer and Mr.. w.
Alderman, conductor. He soon took charge of
an engine, running to Boston and back in a
day, distance of 220 miles, at time when
there was no covering to the engine or seats
for resting. His train was frequently on the
road an entire week, ma drifting snow storm,
with only the soft side of the boiler for bed
at night. The fact that no important accident
occurred during the whole time he run on the
engine, gave evidence of his extreme care and
faithful discharge of his duty. He came to the
conclusion that two engines could not safely
pass each other on single track, and therefore
never tried the experiment During the last
seventeen years Mr.. Donnell has had charge of
the mechanical department at Portland and
on the line of the road to Portsmouth, during
which time be has employed between and two
hundred men at time, some of whom are
now holding responsible positions on some Of
the the most important roads in the country
and all of whom entertain for him the highest
,;o1o oc
and esteem have been presented him by those
under his charge, the last of which was an
elegant silver service costing nearly two hun
dred dollars ca
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

!here were fifteen proposals for Government bonds
tnis noon, amounting to $2.7S0000. ranging from
i06 SO-iOO to 1oS e700 The award was 81 900 900 at
1o6 39-1O0 a LOG 4o-100.
NEW YORK, Dec. 8-Afternoon.- was
the Chief feature of the Gay in Wall street, Geld
n1ctuatng only per cent. all day, closing at 110t q
lo ana at the first call of the last Board there was
not single transaction in Governments. fact al
most without precedent in the history Of the Board
The market closed very firm with good borrowing
demand 1or the later issues. The following were the
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

MoUNTFoRT STREET A. M. e. CHURCH.
The great revival in progress at this church is
matter of establishment, and attracts many
out of curiosity. 1t is said to be different in
some respects from anything that ever took
place in our churches Quite number of the
conversions have been of remarkable ma
ture. Some going from idle curiosity or to
make fun, are impressed, and in some cases
are converted before leaving the church. Ten
last Sabbath, and more are waiting for an op-
portunity to do so.
Weeiearn that Revs. D. Robinson and Israel
Luce of this city will preach Thursday and
Saturday evenings of this week.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
GET Briggs Corn aud Buniou Remedies

BURLEIGH. 81 Middle street, has the best
stock of Boys Clothing in town
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
Groceries and Store Fixtures at
Auction

an Monday, Dec 18th, at 1-2 P NJ, we shall sell
~ at Saesroom. Sugar. whole Coffee Tea, Canned
Goods Pickles, five bbls pure Cider VERY ehoiee,l
Spices Cream Tartar, Saleratus, Mustard. Figs,
Clothes Pins, Sal-Soda. Canary Seed. Sulphur,
Starch, Fancy, Family and Laundry Soaps, Tam
arinds Flour, Oil and Extracts, Crockery Brushes,
Backing. Syrup. Fancy Goods &c. Also Store
Fixtures, Show Case. Counter and Platform Scales,
Meat Saw, Knives, Measures. Tin Ware, &c.
dc6td r. Q. BAILEY & CO, AuetlonssIs.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
Notice.

Notice.
A SPECIAL meeting of the stockholders of the
"A Royal River Paper Co., will be held at No. 1853
Commercial street, Portland, on Thursday, the 18th
day OF Dec. 1870, at o'clock M. to consider what
disposition they will make Of the funds now in the
hands OF the Treasurer.
RIO. CONANT, Treasurer.
VAll bills ag inst the company must be handed
in before that date for payment. dc7td
For Baltimore:
~1~A PACKET Schooner Abbie, Cleaves
IN having part of her cargo engaged will
Mf34M sail Friday, positively.
-e[H2 For freight apply to
xk2S NICKERSON g. LITCHFIELD,
dc7d3t No. 129 Commercial st.
Lost!
I N City Hall, Monday evening, Dec 9Th, a childs
1 Brown Water Proof Cape, lined with Sc rlet
Flannel. The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving same at the Argus office. dcsdiW
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

Go to Burieigh's, 81 Middle street. fo tb.
best and cheapest Overcoat.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

N0rtn CarOl1na.
Money very easy at q Z per cent. Sterling Ex-
change iirmer and higher at 1883 q 100.
Speculation on the Stock Exchange was irregular
during the day with general improvement in the
leading railway shares, which, however, was partial
ly at the close. New York Central and other Van
derbit securities decidedly improved yesterdays
prices, but the market manifested little activity
disposition for extensive transactions. The following
are the closing quotations:
Western Union Telegraph Co. 443
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

FREE EVENING ScHooLs.-A course of free
instruction in reading, writing, arithmetic and
bookkeeping is to be given such young men
as choose to attend, two evenings in the week,
at the rooms of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, corner of Congress and Brown Sts
A free evening school for young men and
young women will be opened at Preble Chapel
on Saturday evening at 730 o'clock At this
school the common English branches, writing,
the sciences, languages, book keeping and
drawing will be taught.
These two schools will afford our young men
and young women an opportunity to spend a
portion of their evenings in profitable man.
ner.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

TRANsFER.-The United States revenue cut
ter Vigilant arrived at this port Wednesday
evening, and the transfer of the officers and
men of the steam cutter Mahoning was made
yesterday-Capt. Freeman taking the Vigilant
and Capt. Fengar the Mahoning. The engi-
neers Of the steamer remain on her and 20
with her to>Boston. She will leave for Boston
Saturday morning.
First Lieut.. Irish, who has been on the sta
ton long time, and is favorably known to
our citizens, is transferred to the New Bedford
cutter. Lieut.. Healy remains here as first off
Ger of the Vigilant.
Steamer Mosswood. lately at PASSPORT, is
now stationed at Norfolk. Lieut.. Barr, bel
late commander, has been ordered to the Della
ware at Mobile
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

Go tonight and see the new dances at Mr.
Barnes Assembly at Fluent's Hall.
We hear that there is a probability of some
more amateur theatricals after Christmas.
Our readers must not forget the concert and
dance given by the Samaritan Association at
City Hall tonight. The Kreutzer Club will
sing snd Chambers Band will furnish the mu-
sic for the dance.
This afternoon and evening there will no
doubt be q large attendance at the High street
church vestry and the ladies of the society will
reap harvest from the sale of aprons, Christ
mas gifts and refreshments.
There are 131 inmates of the Alms-Hou at
present, and the Overseers of the Poor during
the past month have visited % families, sup
Piled 81 with wood, 81 with provisions and 10
with coal. Discharged persons from the
house and received 10.
The Fair and Levee Of the st. Lawrence St.
Society at Lincoln Hall should be we'll patron
lied tonight. The display of fancy articles
will be tempting.
Quinn and Coyle have erected fine new
boiler shop at their works on Franklin Street.
Tho structure is 120x40 feet with 26 feet posts.
The Portland & Rochester railroad company
have laid new side track for freight, upon the
northerly side of the main line in the city,
commencing near the repair shop and running
nearly to the depot.
The Echo says that the Falmouth Lodge of
Good Templars will unite with the Lodge in
Saccarrappa, in an exhibition, next Moneay
evening. The services will take place in the
Congregational meeting house.
Liquors were seized yesterday at William
Agnu's on India street.
Yesterday was disagreeahle day. A N. e.
wind with rain in the morning and a driving
snow storm in the afternoon. Thermometer
indicated 40 deg at II A. NJ. and 80 deg at
P. NJ.
Mr.. A. Dunyon has pu released of Sheridan
& Grifiths, a new house on Carleton street for
$4,000.
Gold opened at ITO 8 in New xork yester-
day and closed at same.
The festival of the Immaculate Conception
was appropriately celebrated in the Catholic
Cathedral yesterday.
The Hayden Association have reelected Mr..
A. NJ. Smith to the Office of Secretary.
Hon. John B. Brown of this city is one Of
the Vice Presidents OF the National Board oil
Trade
We hear that Mr. John D. Neal, produce
dealer, formerly of the firm of Kensall of Nea1
Of this city, but latterly of Boston, was found
dead in his room in that city on Monday last
The New Orleans Female Minstrel Troupe
will appear at City Hall next week.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
Administrators Sale,

DURSUANT to a license from the Honorable
L Judge OF Probate for the County of Cumberland,
shall sell at public auction, Saturday. the tenth
day of December next at three o'clock in the alter
noon, House numbered 45 and House numbered 81,
with the lots situated on Portland street, and be-
longing to the estate Of Nathaniel Stevens, late OF
Portland, deceased.
JANE +. STEVENS, Administrative.
f. o. BAILEY g. Co, Auetionesrs. dc9tl
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THEATRE.-The Army & Navy Uuion Con-
cert and bad weather prevent full hall al the
Theatre last evening. Those who did attend
were well repaid in the presentation of the
Naval Engagement and Kathleen Mavour-
neen; both of which plays were admirably
performed, and in both of which Ida Leslie
appeared. This evening she will make her ap.
pearance as Camille in the play of that title.
The afterpiece will be the roaring force Of Om-
crowded house.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

ORN HAWKES. & Co., 292 Congress St.,
manufacture great variety of Mems and
Boys Clothing. d&w.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
Wooden Under Clothing, Linen
Goods. &c. at Auction.

NN Saturday, Dec 10, at ten NJ, at Office, we
" shall sell to close consignment, two pieces Mos
cow Beaver, Cassimeres Under Shirts and Drawers,
Over Shirts, Table Linen and Cloths. Napkins and
Doylies, Towels, invoice of Fancy Goods, Dress
Goods, Hosiery, Cutlery. &c.
0c6td +. .. BAILEY & co. Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

A candidate for mayor in Chelsea, Mass, got
a great quantity Of food together for the recap
ton he was going to give in the evening after
his election Contrary to his calculations he
wasn't elected and the food has been distribute
ed among the poor.-Exchange.
This reminds us of an affair that occurred
in this vicinity some thirty odd years ago. In
the brigade in which the militia of Portland,
Westbrook, Gorham and Standish were con-
nected, there was vacancy in the Office of
General, and an election had been ordered to
fill the vacancy. It was to take place at
Stevens Plains, and there had been no little
electioneering in the matter. One of the can
didates, supposing himself sure of the votes of
all the Portland regmental officers had SO
worked his cause with the officers in the coun-
try that he was sure of an election and there
upon ordered a splendid dinner in advance at
Stevens tavern on the Plains. The election
took place before dinner, and the candidate
who supposed himself sure was defeated by
one vote-one of the Portland regiment voting
against him. He not only lost his election,
but also the handsome dinner he had provided.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

NEW Music From Halves and Cragin,
Middle street, we have received the following
new music: Birds in the Night, composed by
Arthur s. Sullivan, sung by Annie Louise
Cary. The Angels are Coming to show me the
Way, ballad and chorus; Silver Shore Waltz,
by Frank 7. Ripley. They are from the pub
fishing house of Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston.
Mr.. Stockbridge, No. 156 Exchange street
has sent us the following: Homeward, by Abt,
one lot the Alemannia collection of German
songs with piano accompaniment-a fine Sc
ries and much admired. Let me nestle in thy
arms: song and chorus; music by G. Lyle.
Mr.. G. r. Paine of this city has composed
and Mr.. Stockbridge published waltz rondo
entitled Queen of Night, composition of
some pretension, but of its real merits we have
not yet acquainted ourself
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

THE NEW York University NJ ldicine IS max
ing more cures than all other medicines COM
bined. Branch Office, $50 Congress St.. Ad-
vice free. P. Staples, agent. tt.
Our holiday goods are crowding in and will
be opened on the 18th. We must have room,
hence we have marked down our millinery.
Every velvet hat marked at Is cts.
Lot of latest styles Plush Hats 30 cts.
These are the prices at Cogia Hassan's Bon
net Rooms. dec9 ct
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

lessor Pierce, Superintendent of the Coast
Survey, enumerates among the work of the
past season, the topography of the shores, and
the photography of Moosabec Reach, on the
coast of Maine; triangulatiou for the survey of
Southwest Harbor, Mt. Desert Island; extern
sion of the photography at the entrance to
Penebscot Bay; topography of the Fox Islands
Of the vicinity of Muscle Ridge channel, and
that of Islands in Penobscot Bay near Cam
den; plain table work and surroundings on the
Kennebec river nelr Gardiner; coast topo-
graphy near Biddeford.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

AN ESTABLISHED REMEDY. "Brown's
Bronchial Troches" are widely known as an
established remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bron-
Throat and Lungs. Their good reputation
and extensive use has brought out limitations,
to be the same. OBTAIN only "Brown's Bron-
chidl TrocheS"
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
Special Administrators sale

d. virtue of license from the Hon. Judge of Pro-
ID bate shall sell at public sale at the Tate home
stead of Caleb Loveitt I'd. Cape Elizabeth on We'd
nesday, January eleventh, A. D., 1871, a.2 O'Clock
The homestead Of said Loveitt in said Cape Eliza
beth. Terms cash.
DANIEL STROUT, JR., Special Admir-.
r. o. Bailey & Co., Auctioneers, dc9-1aT3vs
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09

NEW YORK, Dec. s-Morning.-Gold 110a a 110a
Money @6 per cent. Sterling Exchange 1851 a
lo9s The following are the forenoon quotations Of
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
Try Briggs Throat and Lung Healer. #

Allavantor cures Catarrh.
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EARMS FOR SALE.

i ''''' 0
Sixty acres near Guilford depot A. L.. s. Ii.
RR new ordinary Dwelling and out buildings.
Price $1,000.
Eight hundred acres in Fairfax, within miles
of the village OF Occoqusn and daily line OF
steamboats-tho tract is divided into four farms
with Dwelling and other buildings on each
land prime and location high ard healthy
Price $50 per acre.
Slxty-two and half acres within 2t miles of
Fairfax Court House and II miles OF Ale1an-
and Washington city-Buildings and enclosures
good. Prico S24O0.
grass land Large Brick Dwelling and Barn
line cs tate. Price only $50 per acre.
Eight hrndred and thirty acres in Prince Prince
$50 Lcrcs in orig inal timber; residue clearcd.-
Price S8,5OC; good speculation-wiIl be ex-
changed Tor Washington city property,
Twelve acres in Alexandria Co., miles from
Washington city-ComfOrtablo house and out
buildings. Price 81, 600
Three hundred and forty.one acres in Fair
fax Co., on Good Turnpike, 81 miles from
Alexandria and 7 from Washington city-fne
land and in good state of cultivation, well
watercd and enclosed-sn abundance of fruit OF
all kinds-Substsntial Brick dwelling and out
buildings-u beautiful locust grove surrounds
the house, Altogether Il delightful home
Price only $40 per acre.
One thousand acres near Warrenton juno
ton. Find land and plenty OF TIMBER Woil
wstcred, and cncloacd--A No. grazing farm.
Buildings consist Of largo and very substun-
tial modern built stone Dwelling with all the
the convenience5, very large and we'll ar
ranged barn and other outbuildings. The
buildings alone cost $4,000 in gold. There is
also tIotLing track On tne farm. Price S42,-
COO. A splendid c tate.
Three valuable tracts Of land containing re-
spcctvcly i2O, 320 and 800 acres in the countles
OF Pierce and st. Croix, Observation-Disclosures,
geously located near Railroads and towns and
en- enhancing in value every daytime specula-
ton
Eight acres with good mill site-l0 acres in
timber cabin on tho place-lsnd woll enclosed
and under cultivation. Price Sll50; cheap.
Two hundred and eighty-iive acres milo of
Railroed-no mprovcmcnts-land llos bcautl-
ully--suiIiciency Of tmber-fne water and
nice grove around building site, about 2uU acres
cleared and in fine grass sod. Prico only FLU
per acre; very cheap. Apply to
SMOOT & MILLER,
icl6 Land sgents, ~ King street
rELEBRATED WARM. PRIEGS PROP
Y ERTY FOR SALE-We are Offering these
very valuable popular Springs and 1900 acres
of tine land attached located in Bath co., Ns
1t very low figure. Apply to
SMOOT Il MILLER.
i,1c- Land perts ll2 King street.
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ANDREW n. MOTT. BERTRAND 8. ASHBY
4 Il. MOTT & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HOUSE FURNI ISHING GO . DS
CUTLERY,
Plated, Britannia. Tin Wood and Willow
Ware,
Keap constantly on hand Walters, Toilet
Sets, Foo. Tubs, Spice and Knife Boxes, Look
ing Glasses, Fire Irons, Fancy. Clothes and
Market Baskets, Travelling Satchels. Ia bic
Mats, Napkin Rings, Common sonso Sewing
Machines, and everything to be found in u first
class Furnishing Store. at 60 King street, Alex
audra, Va. jan 81
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE.
1870.
W. B. w ID EY,
KING STREET

II KING STREET ....... "....7l
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The subscriber has lust received, and having
bought ut gold rates. can afford to sell at prices
TO suit the times, one of the largest most varied
and best assorted stocks Of Ladies', Gentle
mems, Misses and Childrens Boots and Shoes
aver before offered for sale in this market. His
long experience in the trade has enabled him to
procure q stock manufactured from the best
material, and in desirable and stylish manner,
and on the most favourable terms ;snd with ad-
vantages in his favor, he can afford to sell as
cheap rs the cheapest. A largo stock of Heavy
GOODS, suitable for the country, to which he
invites the special attention Of country mer-
chants All in want will do we'll to call at "a
King street.
NH 24-4m w. b. WADDE4.
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LADIES, BUTTON BOOTS

line stock; French Kid, Ve:vet, English
Lasting, Kid Foxed and Turkey Morocco. and
other he styles, which cannot DO SURPASSED
a: WADDEY'S, "a King street.
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LADIES PARLOR y HTOILET SLIPPERS.
Ladies' Fronch Kid Broadway. Ladies' Last
ing Broadway Ladies' Turkey Morocco Broad
way Ladies' French Kid Toilet. Ladies Csssi.
mere Toilet, Ladies' Lasting Toilet. Ladies'
Serge and Carpet Slippers in every style and
quality, at WADDEY'S, "a King street.
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}gg- Special attention paid TO the sale and ex-
change Of farms in Virginia and Mary land and
of houses and lots in the city Of Alexandria.
I'D 1T
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GROCERIES,.

TEO. McBURNEY & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
OHOICE FAMILY GROCER lie 8,
A choice stock of Alos, Wines and Liquors
always on hand. Washington Hall Building,
ITO King street, Alexandria, Va.
N. B.-Goods delivered TO any part Of the
city free OF charge. jos
7 CLINTON MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
GROCERIES,
Corner Cameron and Royal sLrtots,
[Opposite tho Market
my 3-tf Alexandria, Va.
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ROOTS Il SHOES.
r AD1ES LASTING BOOTS.

A large stock. n great variety OF new styles,
beautiful and very cheap at
'''"'' WADDEY'S. "a King street.
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WV F. RK0okHS'
FAMILY GROCER,
And Dealer in
Fine Teas, Cofees, Sugars, Pickles, Amorca an
and English, Canned Goods Tobacco
Segars, etc, otc.
ITO King street, above Washington.
N B-All orders from the country shall re-
ceive prompt attention ap lift
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y PROPERTY FOR SALE.

No. /. FIVE desirably locnted BUILDING
LOTS or Columbus street, between Duke end
Wolfe y feet front by l29! deep.
No = ONE Lot, 70 by " feet, on Wolfe st.
No. 8 ONE LOT, 20 by 81 feet, on Wolfe st ,
sdioiniag on which is = small brick hcu,o' 10 :,
front by lis feet deep, the same rs now occu-
pied by H. Mifheton's shops, The abovo prop
erty i; offered for sale very low. Apply TO
SMOOT IL MILLER. Lsnd Agents,
AM ll2 King street.
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GAS AND STEAM FITTING
VI
VIM. COGAN
No. Is North Royal street.
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment OF
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
pORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GL BES;
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, EAAv rs,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnishe ed
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills &c. prompt
ly and faithfully executed all at prices which
will give satisfaction. my ST.
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Grad of Bait College Dsntal Surgery, l8iD
No ii, SoUTH WAsnINaToN ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
DR.. L.. respectfully informs the public that
for t,oe1aty gears he has given especial attention
TO the preservation of the natural teeth, and
will continue 80 to do, and invites those who
many are extracted and destroyed that by pro-
per treatment might be preserved and made
useful for life. Artificial teeth inserted ONLY
AZ APPROVED BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES.
nov Hf-tf
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MISSES WALKING & SCHOOL BOOTS,
A large stock in every style and quality
prices low; at WADDEY'S, II King ST..