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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-13
RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHEspyAxy,
RAILROAD COMPANY.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
RICHMOND, VA, August 90, 1876.
GREAT REDUCTION
VI IN PASSENGER FARE.
DAILY LINE BETWEEN RrCHM0SD AND
BALTIMORE
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS

THROUGH PASSENGER TRAINS arrive >,
Richmond DAILY at 20 A. NJ, and leave RichmonJ
Mt $3.50 p. b., connecting ut West Point with The
magnificent, 1rst-claSs steamers HAVANA and
LOUISE, and landing PASSENGERS in baltimore ats
northern, eastern, or western points.
Fare 70 Banlmore.... .......................S %
Fare to Baltimore and return. ...............5 on
Fare to philadelphia ...........,............ so
Fare to Philadelphia and return. ........... TX
Fare to New York and return. ..............l Is is
Fare 10 Boston. IA SO
ROUED-TRIP TICKETS to Baltimore, Phlladel.
phia, and New York, good for THIRTY DAYS from
I'll THRoUGH FREIGHT TRAINS leave Richmond
D 2 z at A. ~; arrive at Richmond DAILY at
Frtights delivered In Baltimore at 8 4. DAILY.
Careful handling and the utmost dispatch gllaran.
teed.
The management takes pleasure In announcing to
the public the re-estabishnent OF their DAILY
LINE between Richmond and Baltimore Their
steamers have been refitted In the most thorough
manner for the accommodation of passengers and
freights. Their STATE-ROOMS arc large and well
furnished. TABLE supplied with every dellcacy Of
Travellers taking this line have the benefit of the
delightful trip down the Chesapeake Bay, and arrive
in Baltimore In ample time TO connect with the ral
lines for Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and all
The LOWEST RATES and greater dispatch than
any other line are offered to shippers. No transfer
Of freights to or from southern points at Richmond
Cars run through between West Point and Atlantis
without change. Tickets sold to all northern, east
ern, and western points, and baggage checked
through.
For tickets apply at A. W. CAREERS s26 Main
not, corner Twenty-third and Dock streets.
All % FL. T. DOUGLASS, Superintendent.
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nLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP 4#TFs
" COMPANY. stl

Pr MoSp A asb NORFOLK g hdA. s KFSh 5kTA
SHIP LINE.-FOR PHILADELPHIA PROVI-
DENCE. BOSTON. AND ALL NEW ENGLAND
notice the steamers of this line win make trweek1y
trips, leaving Philadelphia every UESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, and Richmond
Meeting ut Providence with Boston ana Providence
railroad for Boston, and by our Fall River Line for
". r. PORTER, Agent,
2425 Dock street, Richmond.
WILLIAM p. CLYDE j. Co.. -
General Agents,
No IL South Wharvcs, Philadelphia.
d. D. G. MINK, Agent.
my17 No. 20 Deyonshire street. Boston.
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BY James NJ. Taylor q Son.,
Real Estate Agents aud Aucdoneers,
Office corner Of Eleventh and Bank streets.

rrHosE TWO DESIRABLE SMALL
i BRICK DWELLINGS, NOS: 502 AND AND 9 ,St
ON THE WEST SIDE Of SEC0N l, STK ZEE s Nn
FRoNTiNG On THE EAST SIDE 20 OF E ITsT
SSTTRREETs. obx100 FEET TO AN ALLEY -
FEET WiDE, FOR SALE AT AUCTIoNGWe
viii offer for sale at public auction upon the premises
on, WEDNESDAY, the 18th day OF September,
1874. at O'Clock P. NJ, the property rs ABOVE 10
Gated The HOUSES contain four rooms eacn, oflcS
Kitchens with two rooms each. The LOTS ront nU
feet each, running back 149 feet to IL 1901 aieS
with NH NECESSARY culvert connections, &c,
TERMS: Liberal, and made known al the hour oi
sale. .tt....t u.op T. COW
SEQ 4 JAMES M. IAILOh % SO-N.
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FOR RENT.

TOR RENT, TWO DELIGHTFUL i
u ROOMS on first floor. Terms moderal G. Iii
Apply st Clio north Ninth street. sc 1921
TOR RENT, that very desirable and a.:
40, now in the occupancy of E. B. Bentley, Esq,
on the north side of Grace street between Second
and Third streets. Possession given on the LIST day
Of October next. FRANCIS I. 1SBELL,
Auctoneer and Real Estate Agent,
No. 8 Eleventh street, between Main and Bank.
go 13.4t
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TOR SALE, OR EXCHANGE FOR
Il CITY PROPERTY, nice FARM In Hanover
county, Va, seven miles from Beaver Dam depot
in cultivation; some very fine land, well watered
dwelling new, seven rooms barn iceThosse, &C.:
produces corn tobacco, and wheat; thirty acres
changed for dwelling III Richmond: Price. 81 500.
FRANK ID. HILL,
sc S-eod3t Real Estate Agent, IL 0S Main street.
TOR SALE, OR EXCHANGE FOR
L CITY PROPERTY, FOKTY-THREE ACRES
six rooms and out-houses. on Brook turnpike about
two miles from Richmond. The improvements are
changed for dwelling In Richmond. Apply to
- FRANK D. HILL,
so 9-eod3t 110S Main street.
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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF v ALU Alb e
i sGRAZNG-LAND IN POCAHoNTAs COIN COIN;
Try, W, Vain pursuance of 4 trust-deed executed
by Samuel W. Anderson to me, rs trustee, bearing
date 18th day of December, 1873, and duly record
ed in Book No. IL, page i2S, In lne cierR,s
at public auction on MONDAY the I'd day of osto-
Der, 1876 THAT being eonrt-dayl at HuntsasYie,
est bidder, that very valuable and attractive BODY
OF LAND, containing in the aggregate TWEM ~
ACRES, and known as Lots Nos. 2, 8, 0, TO- and ],
in a survey Of George Baxter Of September, 1872;
and Is the same land which was conveyed TO SAID
Anderson by Darlington and wife by deed 18th De-
cember 873, to which reference Is made for metes
and bounds.
The wel-established reputation of Pocahontas
lands for fertility and grazing purposes should MAKE
this tract very desirable to persons seeking iano III
this section.
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance on very rea-
For further information, inquire of WILLIAM
CURRY, clerk Pocah2ntas o county rrrrpsor
ca s-20t Trustee.
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REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

IT PRIVATE SALE, a neat little a.
n BRICK TENEMENT, on the east SIDE OF Ea y!
lot fronting % feet and running back 10 feet TO
an alley. FRAN 15 T. Isl, tSbEn 1,ar,.
TOR SALE PRIVATELY-EIGHTY-
IL EIGHT ACRES Of wcll-wooded LAND, about
three quarters of q mile fran Hungary station,
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad,
directly on the Hungary road and about 800 yards
n stream of water running through it, with fine
meadow land and is well Situated for getting ice.
The timber will cut from five TO twelve cords per
acre and consists of pine white oak for ties and sls,
posts, &C. and will more than pay for the land, as
Some of IL is Of very superior kind The soil when
cleared Is very good.
can be had. Terms very easy:
FRANK D. HILL. Real Estate Agent.
sc S-eod4t l1Os Nam Street:
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BOOTS. SHOES. de-,

r AIDES L ASTING CON- a115
IL GRESS G ALTERS, and .LACEG41 = -
old ladies old gentlemen's Caters and Low Shoes;
Misses, Boys, ChiIdren's, and Infants Shoes
Trunks, Satchels, Yaltscs, &C., ut s.,s.sl
au1 10 s,y t5ir3,4 m Tenth and Main streets.
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DEPARTURES OF STEAMERS.

X Dominion Steamship Company's: SzsaaEEsss -
steamship RICHMOND, Captain KELLEY, will
sail on FRIDAY, September 18th, At 2 ocloch
P. NJ.
Freight received until / O'Clock P. N.
Through bills Of lading signed and goods for.
warded with displtch to all points north. sonth
east, and west; also, to foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare to New York, S12; round-trip tickets,
$40. Steeragc, S6 and rs.
For freight or passage, apply to
G. W. ALLEN & CO., Agents.
SO 1885, Company's Wharf. Rockets.
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RAILROAD LINES.

80
s FRI9HAoNps FREDEnIcKsHuRG AND PorcMAcl
g. RAILH0AD C0MPANY
Il OFFICE or EHAL TrCKEr AGENT,
n 500 70 RIcHNoED. September IL. 1875. j.
.REATIYREDueED RATES t'.l. '1s roT 1El q
CENTENNIAL.
RoUND-TRIP TICKETS to Philadelphta and
onig TEE SG nohhAKs Peksss good On
and ria Shepherd only. Passengers leaving Rich
mund at A. M. arrive In PhiindeIFtfa. 6:60sP. M.
or came daylight and half hours In advance OF
any other route. ~ .ss SI*tS'.sFf
tickets on sale at company Offices, corner Eighth
". CARRIERS, s26 Main street. and Exchange Hotel.
Sc l2-1m General Ticket Agent.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAnroAD,l
PASSENGER DEPARThEHT,JSs
RICHMOND, Va, September !, 1862. 4
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSEN-
lGERs GOING WEST OF HUNTINGDON
Owing TO change Of the schedule Of the boats on
the Ohio river, by which they. leave Huntington A.
b. instead or p b., on and after this date passen.
Connection ut huntington, will leave Richmond by
the $50 a. II. train instead Of the night tratn:
1. WITH this change Of leaving Richmond "A. ID. In
stead of =. NJ, passengers make close connecpon
for Cincinnati and the West, arriving at HUH.
fSe midnight train viii, continue. to leave Rich
mond for Huntington every night, but western pas
sengers taking this train win be detained at hunt
ing WV sn'i 80 i' -: CONWAY R. HOWARD,
SC 2-1m General PASSENGER and Ticket Agent. :
-.
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'ta-+ ny j. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer'
1113 Main street.

r. s. sEADuRY, Auctionecr. Sc 12-Tn, Thd
The New York herald., 1876-03-04

berry. the fast son OF imp Hurrah. Mr.. Grouse
VIII doubtless make pigrimage to baltimore ana the
show respectfully in all the contests In Whicn ne mas
been engaged. The following is the iu eescrlpslon VI
the ntecn head comprising the stable which are al IN
nne condition and doing WE'LL
HuekIeberry. b. h., years old, BY imp Hurrah dam
by Pckaway (Alller's wagner)
Chance.
Add b. c., years old. by Revolver dam Starlight
compliment, b. c., years, by Revolver, dam he
Surge, b. C, years old. by Revolver, dam syrcn.
b. C., 3 years old by Revolver dam Skipper.
Alborac, D. T., years old, by Revolver, dam Gentle
Anne.
Frankie, ch f.. years old, by Revolver, dam
sailie Mccrea, D. f., years old, by Revolver, dam
Nuisance
Ch C, years old. by Revolver, dam skyght
Ch c. years old, by Revolver dam Regards
b, G.. years old, by Revolver, dam Syren.
Mechanic, ch. c, 2 years old by Chlllicothe dam
B c., years old by chlllicothe, dam Chance.
B. c., years old, by chilhcothe dam Margin, by Re-
MT Grouse will have the only Ohio stable which win
90 North in this our Centennial year.
IRON THE OLD DOMINION.
The stable of Messrs boswell a Cammack will con-
sst OF the following ten, the brother 10 Kingasher,
KiDgbolt leading the string. All are now IN nns
health and condition and doing slow work.
-Four Year Old.
B. b. Kingbolt, by Lexington dam imp. Ethan Lass
b. T. Invoice by Lexington, dam volga.
b. Asterior, by Asteroid dam Heircss, by Scythian
Ch. c. Elevator, by King Lear, dam Rosa, BY Star
DAVIS
B. l., by Asterod, dam imp Zone.
Three Year OLd&
B. c. Algerne, by Abdel-Kader, dam Nina
Ch. C. Rappahannock. by King Lear, dam Fanny
Washington.
B. C outcast by imp. Leamiugton, dam orianna, by
Deucalion.
ch. T., by imp. Leamngton, dam Eclptc, by imp
Eclipse.
B. c Pennington, by Enquirer dam War Song, BY
War Dance
MARYLAND
Colonel +. NJ Hall will train the spring campaigr
the following i've The two ycar-olds have engage
ments but may appear in OF the open events in
their classes
Fairy Queen, b. M. years OLD by Eugene, dam
Faith
Little Nell. ch. T., years old, by Dickens, dan
Eugenia.
Dick sassccr, b. c., years old, by Eugene, dam Il
Rose
Euterpe, b. T., years old by Nauxhal, dam
Eugcnia.
Chestnut hlly, years old, by vauxhall dam Fantne,
by Eugene
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
BOAT RACE IN JAPAN.

UNITED STATES SAILORS ENGAGED IN A FRIEND-
Ly ROWING CONTEST IN THE HARBoR OF To-
KoHAMA-ADMIRAL REYNOLDS BARGE MAGIC
AND THE CUTTER OF THE KEARsARGz IN A
RAcE-THE MAGIcs MEN WIN.
NAeAsAKI, Japan, Jan. 8, 1876
Of three nautical miles was rowed In this har-
Dor on Christmas between Admiral Reynolds twelve
Dared barge Magic, handled by Willis Of the United
States flagship Tennessee and the kearsarges first cut
ter tho latter rowing oars with Thomas Har
ming as coxswain
The course lay from boat the Tennessee, down
the harbor, around turn and bacE 10 start, the
boats passing in full view Of the American and foreIrn
shipping on both stretches
CREWS
Both crews were In nne condition, aud close srug-
gle being anticipated wagers on the result aoat and
THE START AND sTRuGGLR
At1O:22 A. ~ n good start was effected the Tennes-
see crew settling 20 their work first and, gaining
fore the turn reached Near the turn the
crew made splendid effort to close the gap without
avail, the Asgc's Immediately responded by
sspurt" numbering iorty-two strokes to the minute
and from that point held the their own making
the turn n seveD seconds and coming home one
sarge's pulling losing race gamely to the end
KxcIrISG SCENES
The harbor during the race was a scene of the Wild
est excitement the crews Of both American and for
egn vessels cheering the contestants the Russian cor
vete vsadnc displaying the Stars and Stripes and
saluting the crews with American airs by her nns
band.
GOOD yEEIlSc
The greatest good feeling between the competitors
prevailed both before and after the race and on New
nears Day the kearsargc's crew presented TO the
Masic's, as New Years gift splendid set OF racin
sweeps
THH WINNING RoAr
The Magic Is cutter barge built by Hopcnstal, OF
the Brooklyn Navy Yard nearly the same lines as
Admiral Rodgers famous barge the Daring, and, with
fourteen oars would doubtless stand fair chance OF
Asia
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
WRESTLING.

THE COMING CONTEST FOR THR CHAMPIONSHIP
OF THE WORLD BETWEEN M'LAUaHLM AND
MARTIN
DETROIT, March 2, 1915
A wrestling match for 81 900 and the championship
of the world is to take place in Detroit, March "a be-
tween Major J. II. Mclaughlin the well known cham-
pon, and Jacob H. Martin OF Ypsilanti Mich, anovice
to the professional arena. Mclaughlin is thirty
two years old, about six feet high is very
powerful, and when trained down weighs 225
pounds He has defeated Lewis Ainsworth, Homer
Lane James Dewitt Patrick Whalen and J. J.
Benjamin, we'll many wrestlors OF less note.
Martin was born In New York, forty years old and
by occupation "A butcher He has practised wrestling
from boyhood and has yet been thrown although
he has wrested with some professionals His strength
very great and 1t is said that lie has many times
lifted dead weight OF 800 pounds with hand,
and do II any day. is height is feet and half
an inch weighs naturally $50 pounds but will tram
down $50 or thereabouts, being 241 pounds
HIS physical dimensions are:-Around the chest, 90
inches biceps when contractedl 16sl inches; thigh
27 inches; calf OF leg IL inches neck, Is inches
great deal OF interest Is manifested in the coming
match by sporting all America and 1t is the
opn.oa of the knowing that II Mclaughlin throws
Martin It will be from superior skill, not superior
aranOtk ri
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
HORSE NOTES.
From the Turf, Field and Farm ]

FROM JERSEY
Mr. Charles s. Lloyd will train a strong stable this
season. consisting of eleven In the lot will be found
the noted Acrobat the fast Reform the less cee-
brated Atlla who 1t is feared, will stand the grand
preparation necessary run in hard contested race
Nearly all the balance are untried but good look
ing lot and promise we'll The following the names
and descriptions
Acrobat CHI h., years old, by Lexington, dam Sally
Lewis.
Reform, br; h., years old by imp. bennington,
Altila b. h., s years old, by imp Australian, dam
Ultima
Br. h., 5 years old, by Asteroid dam Katona
Examiner, b. c., years old, by Enquirer cam Grand
Dutch ).
Blk E., years old, by imp. bennington. dam VIVIAN
Br. {, years old, by imp Hampton Court dam
Naphtha
Br. C, years old, by Lexington, dam imp. Inver-
cauld.
CHI f., . years old, by imp King Ernest, dam Jersey
Nj. D. D. withers Brookdale stable will have only
four, under the management OF McCreery, who is
first class young and hope TO seq him succeed
Athlete, imp ch. c., years old, by Giadateur, dam
Rose Of Kent, by Kingston.
Cyclone CHI T., years old, by Parmezan, dam Ty-
phoon, by Wild DayreL
b. T., imp, years old, by Lord chfden, dam Cha
made, by Raiapan
Er King, br. c, years old, by imp. King Ernest,
dam Elsie by bennington.
LONG BRAScH
Mr. j. +. Chamborin's Long Branch stable will con-
tain only the following iour which. now taking
walking aud trotng exercise the Monmoth Park
track, which is in very good condition
The hoaxer, b b., 5 years old by War Dance, dam
Lass OF Sidney.
Lord zs!land, ch. e., years old, by Lexington,
dam Liz Mards
Lizzy K, gr l., years old, by Aster. dam Fairy.
Gath, ch C., years old, by Planet dam Bay Flower.
MT Anthony Taylor Is located at Long Branch, and
will tram the following for the spring campaign All
are looking and doing well:--
Trouble, ch. g., years Old, by INVERSION, dam Kate
Mcdonald
shanshraun, b. g., years old. by Tppcrary, dam
Jennie Z.
warlIke, ch. h., years old, by War Dance, dam by
Captain Beard
Breand, br. h., years old by Planet, dam imp.
Britannia w.
Persuadcr, en-. h., 5 years old, by Revolver dam
Kinnkinlck..
Minstrel imp. b b., years old BY Marsyas dam
Marchioness
Arcturus b. c., years old, by Planet, dam Elk
horna
Lelaps. b. C, years old, by imp. LeamDgson, dam
Pussy.
And two others
FROM ONO
The stable OF Mr. b. J. Grouse the present spring Is
unusually large and vory strong, headed By Hnckle
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
PIGEON SHOOTING.
SWEEPSTAKES DECIDED ON THE LONG ISLAND
rruR oROuNDa

SWEEPSTAKES DECIDED ON THE LONG ISLAND
CLUB GROUNDS.
The Long Island Club apart yesterday for cassi-
Hed sweepstake shooting, aud, a consequence there
respectable gathering of the members on their
grounds, Jamaica AS announced, the conditions
we're 80 yards nse 80 yards boundary, five traps,
Ia or shot, and English rules to govern. The first
sweep OF three birds each So entrance, in which
nine participated These were Messrs Wynn, Williams,
Hartshorn, wingate, Bayls, Thomas, "Brown,"
Atkins and ''Bryant" None succeeded In killing
all their birds, though Wynn Hartshorn, wingate,
'Brown," Baylis. Thomas and "Bryant" cut down
two each; IN shooting of the tie 'miss and re-
tire" Wynn, Hartshorn and Bryant" knocked over
two each, when they divided the first money, $40;
Wngate and Thomas shared the second prize, Sc;
and Williams killing one bird, took the balance, 81
The second sweep same rise and boundary, was oi
two birds each, the limited number OF pigeons on hand
not justltying more; 81 entrance Tor which thrteex
the score, SIS to the hrst and S. 10 the sec
ond Mr. wingate stopped his two very cleverly, and,
being the only shooter with clear score, took first
money. Messrs. Wynn, Baylls, Thomas, Mortimer,
Gildersleeve, bryant" Hartshorn, ''Atkins,n
..Brown" and Robinson each killing one shot or the
tie for second money. At the hrst fire all retired but
Wynn, Baylis and Bryant and at the second, Wynn
AMI Baylis missing, the S. fell to bryant"
In all respects BIRDS money and shooters, the third
sweep was alike TO the second Messrs wingate and
Bryant each killed their birds and divided the SIG
Messrs. Atkins" Baylis, 'Brown, ," Mortimer Wynn
and Hartshorn cut down one pigeon each and in shoot
ing off Atkins" Wynn and Hartshorn retired at the
first ire at the fourth bird, Mortimer declared
the winner of the S. Gildersieeve, Williams. Jones
and Robinson missed all
The fourth sweep was the same in all its features
the third Ofthe twelve participants Wynn and Bryant
killed their birds and shared the $40. Seven were
credited With pigeon each, and IN shooting OF,
Mortimer at the third bird again second money,
SIS Wingate, Williams and Hartshorn missed ALL
The birds were exhausted and the shooters left
for their homes As lot tho pigeons uneven,
some of them being remarkably fast and strong, while
fingered the trap and were with difficulty got
the wing. The snow may account for the unwill-
ingness OF some OF the "duners TO fly yet when
in the air they moved away but slowly
The New York herald., 1876-03-04

no LET-hoUsE NO. 3il BLOOMFIELD ST. HOBO
ken, with rs rooms aud all modern improvements; in
very good condition 5000 Inquire the premises
between aud O'Clock r. NJ or at klMMEL A NOIGTS,
R5o Canal ST.. New York.
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
YACHTING.
rFrnm the I

(From the Toronto Globe, March 2l
Major Clifford of cobourg Vice President of the Royal
Canadian Yacht Club Is here soliciting subscriptions
defray the of yacht being constructed to
be entered for competition the Centennial regatta
Philadelphia and which is also intended challenge the
New York Yacht Club for the Queens challenge cup
now in possession OF the club. The vessel Is to cost
IS 000 being o5 feet keel with capacity OF 221
The New York herald., 1876-03-04
YORK HERALD; SATURDAY MARCH
THE 2.sO HORSES OF 1875.

[From the Spirit of the Times March a.
Annexed is carefully revised list OF all horses that
have trotted in 80 or better during the season ofls5
Record Prsri-
The New York herald., 1876-03-04

DEAD THE SUNDAY TELEGRAM,
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The New York herald., 1876-03-04

tSAn TO 81 500 CASH AND BALANCE IN EASY
pOOO instruments will buy frame. brick brown
Itene House in Brooklyn Apply in forenoon Z. H. BAB
COCK, 2l9 Montague st.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-04-28

The Housckeercr says There is
more 10 be learned about pouring out
tea and cuiFce than most ladies' are
willing to believe. II those dccoctions
are made nj the table, which Is by far
the host way, they require experience,
judgment and exac,ness; IL they are
brought on the table ready made, il
still requires Judgment so to apportion
them that they shall prove sufficient
in quantity f,r the family party, aud
that the elder members shall have the
stronger cups. Omen persons pour
out tea who, not being at all aware
that the first cup Is the weakest, aud
that tea grows stronger as YOU pro-
coed, bcstow the poorest cup upon the
greatest stranger and give the strong.
est to very young member Of the
family who would have been better
without any. Where several cups Of
equal strength are wanted you should
pour little into each. aud then gu
back, inverting the order rs you I'll
them up, and the strength will he APP
portioned properly. This is SO well
understood in England that IN expe.
A Ill
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-04-28
4 Second Mother.

was four years when my second
mother came into the family. We
were put to bed in the truckle-bed
(C.arlcs and | and Harriet sleeping
in the same room.) We went to bed
about dusk. We were all expecting
father was coming with with our new
mother. / had no distinct idea of a
mother. rs | was three when my own
mother died. aud had always been in
the care Of Aunt Esther. We all had
the feeling that something very good
indeed was coming when she was ex.
pecled. That night we bad been put
to bed. and told that we should find
our mother when We woke up in the
next morning. Ji,t as We were all
in bed. our fulics ended, aud We were
all falling asleep, We heard a racket,
and We all jumped up and called
Mother, mother, mother A shad-
ow came IN, leaned over the bed, and
kissed Charles and me. "Bs good
children, ard III see you again to-
morrow" The sweetness Of that
greeting, ii was wonderful joy; We
had mother. The name mother,
had meaning to me then. There
was but the shadow of a form--no
great defniteness, but il was the aiti.
iude and action Of love, and the joy
was rs il a great blessing had come to
me.-[H. w. Beccher.