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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

The following patents were issued from the
q. S. Patent Office to citizens of Virginia, for
the week ending January 30th 1872. Reported
for the Staunton Spectator by Alexander & Ma
son, Solicitors of Patents COS Seventh Street.
Washington, D. G. Boiling four. II. Burk
and T. w. Trussel, New Market. Compound
Salve or Plaster for the cure of Cancers-Hen-
retta j. Bendail. Jarratts Depot Cooking
StoVe-Nathan o. Bond, Fairfax, c. f. Ditch
ing Machine-Geo. w. Nevill, Richmond.
The following patent was issued to a citizen of
Virginia. for the week ending February 9th,
1872: Washing Machine-Andrew J. Rogers,
Churchyille
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TESO CONSUMPTIVES !

Il Inc advertiser, having
been permanently cured of that dread disease
Consumption, by simple remedy, is anxious to
make known to his fellow-sufferers the means of
cure. To all who desire il. he will send q copy
of the prescription used, Gree of charge), with
the directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMP-
TON, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. Parties wish
ing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
264 South Third Street, Williamsburg, n. 7.
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The mumps are prevailing here and also at
Charlottesville.
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Real Estate agency.
ssADYERTsGE ".

ssADVERTsgE YOUR BUSINESS,''
WHATEVER IT MAY BE.
Recomnsendatory motto of Wns. j. Carlton. UNI
ted States .AdrertiSing Agent. NJ z;
"WHERE WILL YOU ADVERTISE Pi
A PERTINENT AND PRACTICAL ENQIRY OF SAME
SIN papers of large circulation and Influence, or
ia local sheet, aUhjch reaches only its
immediate aeighborhood."
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Baltimore Cattle M0rket.

Very best beeves .75@7O0
Fair quality of beeves...--....,-..4 3.50W4.5o
Common TO good stock cattlo...... 3.87@4.5G
Ordinary thin steers, oxen 6 cows 3.25G3.50
Old COWS and scalawags, ........... 0CO@
Hoes-Se. 50aS7. per 100 lbs. not.
SHEEP-good fat-5a8 cts per ID. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

The whooping-cough is prevailing in portions
of Rockbridge county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

The City Council has passed an ordinances fund
ing the debt of the City, for which they will is
sue bonds running for twenty years, and bearing
eight per cent interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

II, MOUNTAIN
TONIC!
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with a sure guarantee that it will perform all it
promises. It has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthful assimilation
of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom, of Dyspepsia, and creates new life and
vieor to debilitated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE s. SULLIVAN,
els Bank street, Richmond, Virginia
For sale by Trout. Stribling s Berkeley, and
others Stanton, Va.
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1879.
AT COST! AT COST I
FOR CASH!
GRAND INDICTMENT OFFERED TO
ALL WHO HAVE GREENBA CKSi
remunerative investment by calling early at
J. ~. NEWTON's
DRY GOODS AND NOTION HOUSE,
on Augusta street,
and buy Dress Goods, Furs, Shawls, Cloaks
and Millinery
At Cost for Cash!
But remember, dear friends whilst offer you
the above articles at cost-and will do exactly
what I say have also large and varied
assortment Of
Notions! Notions Notions!
comprised in part of
Gloves,
Hosiery,
Handkerchief,
Real and Imitation
Lace Collars and Handkerchief,
Rulings,
Insertions, sc.
Also Ladies' Shoes of the best gu alities and
styles; Gents Hats; Milton Gold Jet and Tor
toise Shell Jewelry Natural Hair Curls, CHG
nons &C., and an almost endless variety of other
articles, both useful and ornamental, which I
Do NOT propose to sell at cost, but will prom.
Use this, and make good the promise, to sell them
as low, if not for less, than the same quality can
be bought at any store IN the city.
Remember the place-one door from Spectator
Office, and if yop wish bargain, call early On
J. W. NEWTON.
Also agent for the celebrated Weed F. T. Sew
ing Machine-sold on the lease plan. Every
machine warranted to give entire satisfacton.=-
Instructions given gratis. Call and examine
specimens at J. W. NEWTON'S.
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Col. BOLIVAR CHRIsTIAN.-On our return to
Stanton, after an absence of some weeks, we
missed the familiar face of our friend Col. Boil
var Christian, and, upon inquiring for him, were
surprised to learn that he had removed from
Stanton and located in Lexington. We are
sorry to lose him citizen, and congratulate
Lexington upon the acquisition to its society of
genial and cultivated gentleman, and tc its bar
of a well-read lawyer He will practice his pro-
1ession in that place as partner of Prof. Jno.
Randolph Tucker. This firm is represented at
this bar by our young friend Meade T. White,
Esq.
The establishment of this law firm at that place
enables the Editor of the Gazette to live in secu-
rity, for he says:
Nobody will be hung here (there) while this
firm lasts'
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Feb
"a n EADE r. WHITE,
WI ATTORNE Y-AT-LAW,

AAEADE r. WRITE,
IVA ATTORNEY
STANTON, VA,
will practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
Refers by permission, to the Law Faculty Of
the University of Virginia.
Office on Court house alley. feb 1y
AEEss. MARY BOCO0M.-N Office is Civ
W. en- you that / shall, on the End day of
March, 1872. at the residence OF Nathaniel Nc
Kenney, in the County Of Allegheny and State
of Virginia proceed to take the dispositions of
Sarah Matheny and others, to be read as ev:-
dence upon the hearing Of application for d.
vorce, pending in the Circuit Court of Allie
ghany, in which / en- Plsiniiff and you are De-
PENDANT.
SAMUEL Y. RCCOOK.
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CoRNED BEEF.-In cooking corned beef, at
this season of the year so delicious. 1t should be
put into boiling water when put on to cook, and
when it is done it should remain in the pot until
cold. This is the whole secret OF having corned
beef Juicy and full favored, instead of the con-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

The sale of Mr.. Macnets real and personal
property, advertised for 5th of March, viii take
place on Friday, LIST March.
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See advertisement of Davis A. Kayser.
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NEW a511sgEss EVERY WEEK.-
III COMPLETE STOCK
In dress goods, choice styles. in Notions. Ho-
siery. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Linen and Lace
Collars, sashes, Beitings. &c Waterproof,
Fnll line of mourning goods, choice make Al
pacas. Venice Cloths, Shawls and Furs in great
variety. 1874 Va. made and other blankets and
comforts. Mems and boys wear-both fine and
heavy-all at cash value.
deia-am IN YOUNG.
SsvO UPHOLsTEszsEHs.---We have made
upply of curled hair, ulattrass and sofa springs
msttrass needless sc. Any quality OF hair
cloth furnished at short notice;
WOODS & GILKEsON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

VALLEY RAILROAD CoNTRACTs.-We are yet
unable to announce the letting of the contracts
for the construction Of the Valley Railroad be-
tween Harrisonburg and this place. The Board
has been delayed by awaiting the recovery of
Judge Shelley to a sufficient degree to meet with
them. He is the counsel for the Company, and
has been quite unwel in Baltimore We are
pleased to learn that he is convalescent, and sup
pose it will not be long before the announcement
respecting the award of contracts will be made
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

DEATH By PARALYsIs.-Mrs. Harriet Hosh-
our, wife of Peter Hoshour, Sen, of Woodstock,
and mother of MIR. Sam'l i. Hoshour of this
place. the worthy Steward of the Western Lu-
matte Asylum, was stricken with paralysis on
Friday week, from the effects of which she died
on the Monday night succeeding. The Shenam-
doah Herald says:
''Mrs H. had been q consistent and exemplary
member of the Methodist Church for many
years In all the relations OF life as mother,
neighbor or friend she possessed, in no small de-
gree, the qualities which endeared her TO all with
whom she came in contact
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

Miss JEANNIE PATTERsoN.-During the past
week, Miss JEANNE Patterson delighted the elite
of the City of Richmond with her elegant dra-
matte readings and recitations. She has the good
fortune to exceed the anticipations of her audi
ences wherever she appears, though her reputa-
ton as an accomplished lady and fine elocution-
list precedes her arrival. It is real pleasure to
hear her, and those who have an opportunity to
do so, should not fail to avail themselves OF it,
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The small lot on Main Street in Harrisonburg
belonging to Marquis & Kelly, and used by
them as marble yard before the destructive fire
in that Mace last Christmas year ago. was sold
on Saturday week to Hon. Jno. L. Harris, for
tba sum of 81 561.
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ST. VALENTINES DAY.-To-morrow the 18th
inst, will be ST. Valentines Day, which is cele
rbrated by lovers in sending love messages to
leach other St. Valentine was not a myth, but
3 veritable parsonage. According to some eccle-
siastical writer's he was bishop, by others a
presbyter, who was beheaded at Rome in the
reign Of the Emperor Claudius A. u. 30
Wheatieigh says that st. Valentine twas man
of most admirable parts, and SO famous for his
love and charity that the custom of choosing val
entines upon his festival took its rise from
thence" Others derive the custom from birds
supposed to select their mates on this day; 9TH
-srs sgain, from practice prevalent in ancient
Rome at the festival of the Lupercalia, held du-
ring the month of February, when, among 9th.
,er ceremonies, the names of young women were
placed in box from which they were taken by
young men according as chance directed. There
are frequent references to st. Valentines Day in
Shakespeare In this country the day is observed
only by sending ornamental. illustrative or COM
ic missives to friends and foes alike. The comic
kind are frequently sent with q view to exasper-
ate or wound the feelings of enemies. 1t is a
custom to be reprehended, and should not be
practiced
The AGUE AND HEALING SPRINGs.-We men
toned several weeks ago the fact that the Taylor
Springs property, in Rockingham county, some
four niles from Harrisonburg, had been pur-
chased by company of gentlemen who intend
to make this one VI the most attractive watering
places In Virginia, if not in the United States
The President, Dr. Chris. man, is well known to
us as gentleman of high cha racter ana cpltlVa-
tion The waters of these SPRINGS nave long
been locally celebrated for their rare ma aiis!ost
miraculous curative powers in many important
diseases; such diseases of the throat, scro uia,
sore eyes, &c, and all diseases arising from
malarous and miasmatic influences. These
springs to be called "The Ague and Healing
springs" are situated in a charming valley
Inc surrounding scenery is beautiful, and a
heai'nler neighborhood cannot be found in Vir-
giiiia' Ii Is the Intention of these gentlemen we
are informed, to spend between q quarter and q
half million dollars in improving the grounds
and IN erecting suitable BUILDINGS for tho accom-
mediation of visitors. We wish tben, ,,,,ob r,,o-
cess, and hope that, under their eneroetic wan
agement these Springs will, in few yeara rival
the White Sulphur in the number of its visitors
and in the celebrity of its waters. And should
this enterprise prove successful, as it ought to do
Stanton will not fail to derive advantage from
It, located as she is in the center of the Springs
region of Virginia, and celebrated tor her inc
Hotels and good society. She should watch with
interest all such enterprises, and lend them all
the assistance in her power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

re- If you wish pretty, neat and nice fitting
shoe, go to Wellers. Mr. Munchausen Stein
borough never misses fit NOT
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@s~ Farmers, before purchasing their Winter
Boots and Shoes ought to look at Weler's large
stock. He thinks itwould be to your interest as
well as his own. MOI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

~ DR.. n. WAIT & Bro. Druggists, Main
Street, Staunton Va, keep constantly on hand
full assortment of Pure Drugs, Medicines, Oils,
Dye SUITS, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, CO.
logne. Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes no2l
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We learn that the members of the Thespan
Society at New Hope acquitted themselves with
much credit on the occasion oil their dramatic
performance last week. We also underst and
that it will be repeated on the night of the end
inst. The proceeds are devoted to a laudable
purpose
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

| Boots and Shoes for it would be strange indeed
after looking through his extensive stock, not to
| find something to SHIT in ST vi md rrioa MOI
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BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITs.-Th most dan
gerous counterfeit notes now in circulation
is o '1O' on the Farmers and Manufactu-
rers' National Bank, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y
The imitation of the genuine ten is SO good that
a great many have been taken by those who con-
slider themselves as good judges 1t is only by
its general appearance that the expert can detect
t. hence we advise our readers to reject all notes
of this denomination on the above named bank.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

SIBERToN IRON WORKS DEsTRoYED.-On
Friday evening last, about six o'clock, the ST.
berton Iron Works, at Buffalo Gap. in this
county, were destroyed by fire. The fire occur
red just as they were about blowing out''-a
phrase technically used and generally under
stood in reference to furnaces. We do not know
the extent Of the loss occasioned by this fire.
We understand that the property destroyed was
insured to the amount of 1924, 900.
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NTHRGaNEA.-In the Clerks Office of the
Y County Court of Augusta county, on Mon
day, the 22nd day of January, A. d. 1872
.John M DovoI plaintiff
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Three vessels are in course of con.
struction at Bucksport; schooner Of 800
| tons In j. l.. Bucks yard; three-masted
schooner of 300 tons in CHM & Hills yard
and 100 ton Schooner in Beasley SCn.'s
yard and forty-nine airs lying in ar
Dor, two Of which. the Joseph p. mes
and the Effort are repairing.
The Camden Herald says the cost OF
the Penobscot Bay and Rockland Railroad
will be at the rate of about SIS 900 mile.
leaving $4,000 n mile to he raised by the
sale Of the balance Of the bonds. by town
aid and private subscriptions. The route
is divided into six sections. and as each is
completed the X. 4 l.. will take lease
and put on rolling stock.
Who Is "Redman.'' the Augusta cor
respondent of the Belfast .Iograais Until
his scalp hangs In the Republican wigwam.
there will be no peace among the braves
who are now coniending for the various
State and Legislative prizes. in the annual
games at the State capitol. The scoundrel
tiser.
A special dispatch from Belfast to the
Bangor Commercioi says schooner which
arriver at Islesboro on Thursday reports
that on Wednesday night. Oh Boon Island.
saw a lumber laden schooner on her beam
ends with crew on her quarter rat; It was
extremely cod and showing hard. Could
render them no assistance. No doubt they
| peri.hrl.
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Niibrldse 1ieas.


MR. EDITOR On Christmas evening.
the ladies of the VI. r. Sewing Society held
levee at Farnsworth Hall in thi. village
Conspicuous among the varied attractions
were the two Christmas trees. literally
loaded with valuable presents. The people
gathered at half-psst five O'Clock, aud the
large Hall was packed to IT.. utmost ca
pacity.
Two hours were devoted to the wants Of
the inner man. to supply which. liberal
collation. had been prepared. At hali-pasi
seven. prayer was offered by Rev Mr.
Kirkland, after which J. c. Chilco;t briefly
addressed the assembly.
Following these preliminary exercises
ID. Coogins. the plenipoieniiary of Kris
kringle." distributed the presents; and al
though the distribution was made with a
degree OF CELEBRITY seldom Witnessed on
such occasions. nearly two hours were con-
sumed IN the work
The pupils of the Grammar school In this
village hung large and richly bound bible
/ for their teacher. J. {. Chilcot. of sullivan,
/ The recipient desires through this COM
munic alton. to assure the donors tina, this
noble largess of their goodwill Is accepted
with pride and gratitude. not only for its
own sake. but as memento of his pleas
ant associations with those who presented
it. From his Utmost heart. he thanks them.
The meeting was closed by the beuedic-
/ ton BY Rev Merritt c. Beale.
I The larger part of the remainder Of the
night, was devoted to a dance. Many were
! present from abroad. The dancers. | am
+ told, patooA Of an excellent turkey sup
I per. at midnight. at the Atlantic House"
The people Of Milbridge have never
become rcconcilcd 10 the removal of the
( Custom House from this place TO Cherry
/ field. BY this removal. the authorities
/ have virtually decided In reference 10 the
! location of the office Of Deputy Collector.
A. follows "RENoTENEss PROM NAyIGA-
! BIZ WATERS. Is NOT AT ALL INCOMPATIBLE
I WITH TIlE INTERESTS or NAVIGATION"
/ 1t i confdeutially reported that a Mr.
Bacon. residing on the AIRLINE" road.
/ twelve miles East of North Beddington. Is
>taunch defender Of the justice OF the
above decision: and so thoroughly in earn
/ est is he. that he has asked 10 be allow ed
| TO discharge tie duties OF the Office ia
! question. al his place OF residence Latest
( adsices indicate that he will be appointed
" Mr.. Hume
= apt. Joseph Sawyer IS building large
brig IN his yard. The work i going on
| under the supervision Of Master +. Dung
On the East side OF the river Master Peleg
Farm worth is new-,opping the schooner
! Virginia.
The bridge here was rebuilt the past
summer at cost OF g. 80. The work
was thoroughly done: and the structure Is
now an honor TO the town And those who
planned and built Il.
Capt. Ezekiel Dyer is making prepare
lions TO put up another vessel In his yard
early in the spring.
In conclusion. allow an old cores
pendent 10 wish the Editors hands" and
readers Of the Aser1sdn. happy New
Year. desire 10 include the devil OF
your Office. In my good wishes, notwith-
standing his numerous typographical errors
al my expense. &c. c.
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NJ \ X RI r. ID.

kllsWoIth-pvc s<h. BY Rev pr. Tenucy, Nj
William \ Aus;in and Ms Maggie : Oh-r.
->cw Year. Evening bv Rev Vim II -Avary,
AZ TIE re-Id"ncs 81 Hon John Hopkins Mr..
oharics Lscn q Ellsworth and Miss FraDccs
HpIktu-
Jan 1T b, the same A. the tansrcz aiiaaal
ParsonAEs Mr. EiWin l.. Higgins u Hancock Aad
Mo Annir West q Franklin
rrsGki4n- prc %. hy y swan. Esq Mr. Al
eNanhcf Il Dyer u EAsihrpok. and NJ. HcnriciiA
Cousins q Franklin
t'ouldsboru-pcc ssih Is II Coonbs E.q Mr.
RHfus Terl "f - ncorgr, 10 Mss Thankful T.
Arcv & t.oulIsbsrp
" tuirr iiaFttt-Dcs iIth by WIN Rand E.q
MI kvans i"ang and Miss Cora h. Holm., both
OF SoulisboTu
-pcc- al by VIM Rand Esq M rrcelhnd X
Banser. ~ and Miss LiEflc >mAllAge 10Th Of
Oouldsl-oro
Jan 1T. by u Bunker E.q George
Mtri,k and N.s Emma j sargent both Of ovuid.-
bofo.
south Wet HsTbor- Dcc ash. by Rev J I.
Rich. Mr. DAHiorth Maachester Of Mt. Desert
and MISS fEclyn & Higgins OF fremont
-iLrc ssh. Mr. Hrue~n salisbury and Mrs
thankful Truss~l. both of E.icn
Dec -s<h. Mr. Ambrose A stanley and Miss
EIcn VI ootI. both OF Trrment
De 5I-t Mr. William II whitmorc and Mis-
Lucy = IAWl-r both II fremont
Wet Bronksylle-D~c. .Ith. by Rev. ~ II
hutchinson, NJ James \ f4rnham and Miss Dora
VI IL. 18th ~! HTpoksy lie
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MIR. Fellows j. dIily In receipt u letter, Of
inquiry from various par's respecting hi. y
ru. OF liz pophu- phitrs one f-ccnily re-. wed
tend. 10 the belief that the public mistake hi,
meaning in reference 10 It, ~ impAriing .upe-
Nor energy to The mind. When the iuirlIrrt
has bccn impaired by o,crNors or hy kindred
cause- the useofthe syrup together with prop
cr prccautlDn- IN regard To- TODD. clothing. rxrr.
cise aud re-t, IA restore iuli power ~ the
b ain and nerves. superiority % geuiu. rpu-
si.i. ia grca, capacity Of brain for As.imiiatins
maierIA! from every quarter and Of dtsripping
In proportion. bat a. % far the greater Duulb-r
are not well endowed bv nature. cpn,rqlrnily
lacking IN IN, capacity II would b. quite I'm
possible Ia mad Uranium space Tor material nee
e>>sry 10 constitute the brilliant genius.
Hence although the syrup vi assist tn re-
storing the mind wink hi. host It cannot change
= natural born idiot into an inlrlig gent man.
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State Items.

There were $50 intentions of marriage
recorded in Bangor last year.
There is a yoke of oxen on exhibition
in Bangor seven years old. Their girth is
nine feet and eight inches. and their weight
eco pounds. These are probably the lar
gest oxen ever raised in the State Of
Maine.
AT the Republican caucus TO nominate
a candidate for Mayor of Bangor. on the
first ballot J. S. Wheel~Iieht had l22.
Moses Giddings ll9, scattering 4. On the
second ballot Mr.. wheelwright had III.
Mr.. Giddings AS. The nomination of Mr..
wheelwright was then made unanimous.
= The Biddeford Journd! publishes a
model address to the legislature. gratuit-
ously prepared and respectfully rendered
to Govern,r Perham for his adoption.
Among other suggestions thus put into the
Governors mouth. is one to the effect that
the Executive Is IS ''poweriess as = short
tailed bull in fly fime,- to enforce the laws
without some additional legislation o the
temperance question. which nevertheless
should be approached very csutiossly.-
{ PogslAnd A1UWtissr.
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On Christmas evening Sabbath school
concert was held in Atlantic Hall, which
was crowded to overlooking with young
and old; and to add to the interest Of the
evening there were several well-filled
Christmas trees. The presents were very
equally distributed among the young and
old. rich and poor; and, altogether. the
evenings exercises were very interesting
and entertaining.
As winter closes around us with IL,
frost and snow. it brings many of our peo-
pie home from their sea-faring vocations
to their homes in their isolated little sea-
side village, to rest awhile from battling
the wintry blasts and participate in the
social society of their friends at home.
Iron Bound Lodge of the order Of G
J., here, Is the only lodge Of q. T.. left for
many miles east aud west. Three wears
ago there were three Others ia this town
The lodge in this place has done. and i,
doing good work. morally and socially.
Ii has stood the waves of oppression for
over four years. and Is now In the best OF
working order with a large number Of good,
substantial members.