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p 4 DING NOTICES,

THERE IS NO EXCUSE for suffering with
heada che when a few doses ofLodille's Head
ache Specific will cure IL. Large bottles only
90 cents, by all Druggists. ,
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SURE CURE for dyspepsia and pulmonary
brated ''Melliston,' for sale at 9II 7th street
and at first class drug stores. Hundreds OF
our best citizens have been benefited by its
use. TrY IL.
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HAPPY TIDINGs fer nervous suTerers
and those who have been dosed, drugg ed
and quacked. PUlvermacher's Electric Bel ID
en5ctaally cure premature debility, weak
ness, and decay. Book and Journal, with
Information worth thousands, mailed free.
York City. 6Isd&kIy
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THE REASON WHY all hOusekeepers and
others use the Aladdin Security Oil is that no
accident has ever occurred from its use. II
is the best in the world. All storekeepsrS
sell 1t. Try 1t, and you will have no 9th er.
Take nothing bat Aladdin.
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TIVOLI &X BEER-"Gosi Beer" saws
DR.. PaOlo MantessZZa, q celebrated Italian
Wriier on medicine, "is one OF the most
healthy Of alcoholic drinks. The bitter tonic.
the richness of the alimentary prime Dl-s
which II contains, and its d igestibility make
II real liquid food. which. for many tenn
peraments, is medicine. IL never produces
on the stomach that union OF irritating phe-
nomena with carly, called heat, and for this
reason beer is often tolerated by the mos
weak and irritable persons, and can be drank
with advantage in grave diseases" Lave
ran, French physician. counSels il for con
sumptiyes, and for nervous thin people in
tire most diverse climates. Such beer rs is
brewed in Vienna aud al the Tivoli brewery
IN Berlin, is probably best adapted to our
climate. Mr.. Robert POrtner, or the Alex
andria brewery, has few months ago en-
gagged new brewer. and is now turning ont
Tivoli beer, which is said to be superior to
The original. IL is pale in color, contains
more saccharine and less alcohol than any
other beer, and has a delicious flavor, and
although the wholesale price Is, on account
of the superior malt and hops used, one dol
lar per barrel higher than other beers, the re-
tail price will be the same. II is called the
TtvOli XX Beer, and we ask the lovers of
good beer TO try it, Daily Nation, September
26th.
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DIME SAVINGS

DIME .-Housekeepers who study
economy in small things should use D0OlegJ
Yeast IOtCdeT, the best, because perfectly
weight.
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BoEN7oN's
FU r N ACES.
CAST Oh WROUGHT IRoN-sUITABLE FOR
COAL Oh WOOD.
The most SUCCESSFUL FURNACES
erer sold.
ARE POWERFUL HEATERS-GIVE UNI
VERSAL SATISFACTION.
Report on ADards giren at the International
Exhibition, Philadelphia, February II, 1871,
TO Richardson, B0g7,tOa & o., Manu-
(uctureTs, NeaO York.
"lst. Simplicity Of arrangement and durability;
superior heating power and economy Of fuel; con-
forming In Its nodus op@andt to natural laws; the
OF the furnace conducting to the more perfect
I'D The small number OF connections; their posi-.
uon and manner Of construction rendering them
perfectly gas-tight
sd: The large amount Of direct rsdisting surface
.4th The 'patent clinker clearing crate, By which
ashes AID cinkers can be removed without disturb
ing the hre-savfng dust and time. preserving q
pright clear fire with little trouble, and requiring
out little power to shake il.
For sale by
O. g. BALL,
auez2- ,3m Washington, ID. o.
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REMOVAL-Iwi wish TO advise my numerous
patrons and the public generally that have re.
corner Of New Hampshirs avenue and Il strest
northwest, yhere will % happy 70 receive and
Mirror Frsmes, and Interior Deeofsts6nS genersiE,
Dsf&2 4. GRASS,
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MI EISNER & cos
DU1CB STOMACH BITTERS,

y a., IBooHekdMp V Mag Btffsrb:
sunereu Tor years with pains in the 1T mach,
u . Vas 81 weak and exhausted that could not
et,eno - ny business. several remedi~s-but
!, - :, Keep II constantly in my hnuss. because
- "a co me ,re!y. My desire for work has
pehd yoar Filters to every body, and say IL should
l. JONAS, w,lke.bar,e- pa
For ss'e y All Druggists, and WM. MCEH.
bnAcH y OAc etn 81 n W. oepl9-m,
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GREAT REDUCTION in prices of Slate and
Marble Mantels. For the purpose of reduc-
ing my stock in the above branch, which is
the largest and most varied ever exhibited
in this city, propose to sell at cost for cash
for the next thirty days.
II. W. HAMILTON.
eos Y.M. c. y. Building, 9th and ID sts.
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THE BEST HOCSEKEEPERS use YOung's
Detergent and pronounce il superior 10 soap
and potash. All GroceTs and Druggists sell
IL. tr
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The above Oil can be had at Geo. Ryn ca,
Jr.'s, $50 ID street northwest. 81l s.
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DRY GOODS very cheap; also, colored cask-
meles, large assortment beautiful dress
goods, black caShmeres, black aipacas, black
silks, black shawls, black Grape wells, blsn-
Space.
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weather Indications To-day.

OFFICE OF CHITF SIGNAL OFFICER,l
Washington, September 90, 1sT7. I
For the middle Atlantic states, light va IL
able winds, mostly from the south, warmer,
partly cloudy weather, followed by rain
areas with stationary or lower pressure.
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THE CHANCES are against your getting a
prize OF $1,000 or SjoO0o or S25 0l9 in me
next drawing OF the Louisiana State Lottery
Company, but some one will. The best wsy
Tn Iest the question is TO write to NJ. A. Dau.
phin. +. %. Box 6y2, New Orleans, La for
tickets or inform stion-See ovftR.
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Local NE US.

National ThenfeY-"The Danicheffs."
FJrd-s Opera House" Buffalo BIZ asnd
troupe IN May Cody
Theofer CUBiq,te.--Mme. Duelo's variety
trGuue.
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THE Boys CLOTHING Housr. Ono Pepn.
sylSsnla avenue, b. Robinson * Co; all the
<1ss Les Of youths, boys, and children's
-s'
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EDUCATIONAL.

MISS MARY TUCKER MAGILL win
" begin Ter Instruction b Private Ciasses In Elc-
E, ss' hon eesser M A.S,ss: iii. may o. made
nue.. seg9s ST.
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JOHN II MAGRUpFR. lately of the 4,-,,, -,
Aagruder 4 Howard, will open an enfipa
new stock Of the finest groceries 1T If2t Nsu
nork avenue on or about October 4tt THANK
irg Dis friends and the public for their favors
In ibe past, he solieits their patronage in the
fufure.-AGrf.
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Dr.. LEON, Iga 9Th street northvest.
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OUR STOCK
OF FALL SUITS

Oomprlses some OF the hardsomest STYLES ever dis
played anywhere, being varied in design, and Of
paeIns 20 suit any taste; great improvements have
oeeh maze IN the general get up, and no high price
style or finch ~ AA Po4n' Vi
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pHE6 AND FISSURE.
pREPARED FOOD.

PREPARED FOOD.
Tor Ill kinds Of Soft bill Birds.
Charles 8elchb Eros. . cents per box; three
boxes q. Discount 10 the trade.
q. WIx2rEB,
p9VU wv 10seeUevUuDt0 0V6ueeo0,
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ONE PRICE ONLY.

GEO. G.. EENNING,
sepfO tr 40 SeUenGs street.
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LIZ OF such character that no one can fan 20 b.
suited either as 70 sty lie, quality price, Unusua
care has been taken l. its preparation, and fee
confident of our ability TO please all no have occa
sion to buy goods in this limo.
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GENTLFMEN'S GOODS.

FALL STYLE HATS.
IL FL ESH STOCK yTST OprNFDs
, SOFT and stif FELT HATS, new shapes. o.
Gent emen Dr,ss Il ats, : 4, IS aud 90 AGENT ~
Ior n noN , Dross n ais; price reduced frdm ss<2
70 CO. ~. ~. s,stNfcnETE, Halter,
IS3s BeHaSV caaSd 0t,e,ssEe.
teplln Next % corner 81 18th street..
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1HE NATIONAL MACHINE Primitive
COMPANY have filed . certificate of incnrno.
rst,on In The Recorder of Deeds office. Chas.
-. Moore, Maurice Pechin, JACOB H Cross
man, James U. Clephane, Lewis Clephaoe
W. Royce and Thomas L. Tearnster are
ne coIporstors, and the object is printing
itEoerapn.n g and electrotyping. The capital
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Tues1ay, b. III
Warner, real estate broker aud aucttoueer.
sold for Ashford and Rohrer, trustees, Iot N,
snodlTision OF square CPS, improved by two
Story and basement brick dwelling on the
SCUM SIDE OF street, between New Jersey
aVenue ana + street, 10 Thomas NJ. Hanson,
tax.
J. T. ColdweII, auctioDeer. sold lots 10. md
1S5, In subdivision OF SQUARE f75 fmnrove;
py Two diminished two story brick houses on
Myrtle street, between North Capitol and LEI
kueeis northeast, 10 Francis PROFIT al II s5o
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
.-- -"-0 - f---- .." "E.L '" ' From Former Prices {!
Litchfield June 27th, 1877.
SHEPAUG RAILROAD.

''.>' Commencing Aug. 18th, 1877,
 Trains will run as follows:
 7:l5 A. M.-Passenger train from LitcbAeId, for MONDAYS South Norwalk, without change Con. oNL1 meeting with trains arIivng in New Haven t at 1204 P. m.. and New York; at l2'o6
 D. m. " ~ 9S5 A. M-Passenger train from Litchhsld for South DAILY Rxa Norwalk without change; Connecting at cEPT SUN. Hawleyyine for Bridgeport and New Ha- DAYS { ven and at South Norwalk for New York; MoNDAxs. arrive in Bridgeport at 13.8Ops m. New
 Haven. 1.1o P. m. and New York sts e7 ?. s:sop. M.-Milk trsin from IitchHsld. for Danbury, .is 4s9 connects at Hawleyville for Bridge rr. port and New York, also for New Milford; '~'@'" at Bethel for South Norwalk. I 4:40 P. M. M.ASunday milk train from Litchheld con- ! 7t{ E,l necting with milk trains on Danbury and
 Norwalk and Housatonic railroads. ,
 UPWARD TRAINS,
 Arrive at Litchfeld, at APO and 7:56 p. m.. con- meeting from Now York at S05 a. m and 500 p. m South Norwalk ct 9:Sl m. and 4:S5 m.; Danbury at 9:15 and 5:25 p. m.; Bethel lOS5 .. m. and 6:S8 p. m yis.p Danburys q Moewalk railroad also from New Haven at 9;SS m and 3:45 P: m.; Bridge port l01 8. m and 1 50 p. m. Ptts6eld 800 .. m. and 1.S0 D. via. Housatonic railroad, o-3 IT Saturdays, special train arrives at Ltchheld at l0:O0 P. m connecting from New York at 4:4O p. m South Norwalk at 6:l6 p. m. Bridgeport $50 D. m
 CH. PLATT; Superintendent. Aug. sth. 1877. S.tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
EtisWorth..

s'KEg<r e"ssoIe1nr'g EEE sss - -
 Still we have the Rain Drop Chorus" almost every day or night, and thera lisE q marked improvement inyegetation, &e Tha roads would be in some danger of washing if there was dirt enough on them to yash.o i9 TIT ' =
 On Tuesday evening there was tenn perance lecture in the M. E. Church by . lecturer from New York City
 -Mr. George nMcBnrney lost his best COW on Friday night of last week. She was found lying on the ground dead .near a tree. probably struck by lightniay.
 The shower of last week Tuesday night blew down corn so fiat that some ot it will never come up straight again. Sev- eral large trees were blown down or bro ken of during the storm. I
 Mrs. Minor. of Woodbuly. is yiSiting friends in Ellsworth. Mir. Boyd and wife of BfookIyn. New York. are also visiting friends in this place and are now the guests of Mir. Everett Daabar.
 --T6e hay and oas crop is nearly all se- Suto9Qff l'9tff 4l9ss8s3 .apiiqi1oasI, v o'4s,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
HarWtnton.

Miss Sarah Wilson has been dangerous
 " ill for the last week.
 Our much-beloved late pastor. Rev.
 Geo w. Curtiss was in town 2 day pr two, ,.iast week. Y sS
 MT. Orin Woodruff < Son, of Hart ford, and former residents, are visiting the scenes of their childhood, here. Mir. Chas. Hinsdale, of Litchield, also for mer resident, drove into town, Saturday afternoon, with load of Litchfelders,
 and the merry way in which he hailed as,
 shos ed that he is as jolly as ever. MT. Albert Allen has recently taken a
 companion to cheer hls lonely freside. We haven't heard the particulars, but
 every additional wedding which we have to chronicle here. makes us feel like the
 man ''at the pooiyo Bethesda" ..a 2 We hear that Mir. John Snow, for mer stage-driyer to Litchfeld, has been
 badly kicked about the head and face by horse. Which heIhad recently pdrchasedis ''For ways that are dark, and tricks that
 are vain," there's nothing like horse. ] Mrs. Kunke1s had a valuable horse kick [ awhile ago-''kicked the bucket.'"s MT. F. H. Starr, of Warren,' is in town canvassing for Moody & Sankey's works, and various other books. MT Sherman Barber has been ap- pointed Collector in place of Mir. J. T. Rowe, who has moved out of town. De- linquent taxpayers will now have to
 "shell out" for MT. Barber is "nobody's fool
 l The repairs on the first District
 school. house are now begun. l MT. Anson W. Johnson has moved | from the "Jsnkins" place to Mir, Hiram Miners, in Plymouth.
 | AAnother fre-balloen was sent up from
 the Centre. Monday evening". This was the most successful one yet. as it fioated
 southward 3sok 4smiles before coming to
 earth.
 Rev MT. Johnston again supplied our
 pulpit, last Sabbath. l.ttb IL3Ii | No other news has as yet reached our
 lon1repoftorialeafsH F| {INE | LITTI, E GHoNNIR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
washl nGton.

The weather is decidedly moist, but the news is dry. s.5-g us.<
 RELIGIOUS. Rev. Charles Bradley preached.in the Congregational church on Sunday. The opening service was quartette which was beautifully rendered by Prof. and Mrs. Graves of New Haven, Mr. Arthur Woodruff and Mss Mary Smith of New York, all professional sing CTS.
 VISITORS AND BoARDERs continue 10 ar- rive. Prof. Graves and Lady,o New Ha- ven, at T. H. Woodruffs; Mrs. Cornelius Smith and Jessie Fremont Smith. at Mrs. F. J. Brinsmade's; MT. & Mrs. Bennett, at J. H. Clark's. Among the transient vis- itors of the past tweek, have been the Rev. Asa Pierce of Brookfeld. and Rev. James P. Hoyt, Principal of the Newtown Acad-i emy. son 'piscatorial tour. among the lakes and brooks of Washington. They were the guests of-Mr.9 Samuel Clark and s. s. Baldwin
 PARTIES, EXCURSIONS. &o.-S. H.. Mitch ell, Brown, John Woodruff. and their fam flies are camping out at Point BeautifuL A party of five visited Watertown on last Tuesday and arrived in safety. On their way home, their, team gave out and they 1 realized the condition of the Irishman who had no money and wished to work his passage on the canal. After leading the horse for several miles, he accosted the Captain thus, Faith. Captain, I had rather walk afut than work. my passage at this." Suffice it to say. they arrived home in safety at late hour On Friday select party visited Bantam lake and held picnic in the grove near the Island Hotel. They speak very highly of the place and it's surroundings. and recon. mend it to visitors ut the Lake. This week Messrs Orestes Hickox, Benjamin Seeley and their wives contem plate 6
 visit to Witches Point at Milford. Also
 Mir. s. D. Piatt, aud John Northrop with
 their wives, and Mrs. Hurbert Logan and
 Miss Nellie s. Clark. are expec ting te spend a week or more in that vicinity. I THR PARK.-The Park has been mown to-day and with it's rich green presents 8
 beautiful appearance. s.
 -I wish to call attention to the Concert
 of Miss Maria Brainerdf to be given here
 on the 23d. The delighted audience ol
 last year will, come with their friends and
 fill the house. The moon will smile
 Come. F. W. GUNN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
west Cornwall.


 There were 2,227 cans ofmilk, shipped from this station during the month of July. s..,, s. On Wednesday, Aug. 9th. a horse be-; longing to w. 0. Stone fell into the eel lar of his barn and broke its neck. Mir. Stone was away during the day; the barn doors being open, the horse entered, and while feeding at the head of a. pair of stairs leading into the cellar, fell down them. AA
 --On Thursday. Aug. 9th. the corner stone of the new chapel was laid. The order of exercises was as follows:
 The process ion, which consisted of the Sabbath.school headed by the Cornwall Cornet Band, left the "Hall'' at two o'clock precisely. and arrived at the chap el Ground at 2;7. The exercises commenc- cd at twenty minutes past two with sing ing by the choir; and, as the last strains of music died upon the air. Rev. 0. N. Fitch stepped upon the pile ot tim : bers which answered as speakers stand, and read the 2d chapter of 1st Peter.
 At the close of the reading. Deacon R. R. Pratt took the stand, and gave his. tory of the parish. Hsinformed the peo- pie that the first train ofAdsrs ever run through the Housatonic Valley passed through West Cornwall in 1S41; and that the first minister was Rev. MT. Maynard. who left Cornwall in 1852. Mir. Pratt then dwelt upon the efforts made to star, the Chapel. He stated that for twenty-five years the Chapel subject" had been agi tated, and was the desire of those long since sleeping in the silent chambers o the dead. .sssN#.a lti- z
 T. 8 Gold then arose and read the pa pers that were to be placed in the Cor ner Stone. First were the records of th, Church. then the county newspaper among which was the Litchfeld Enqai Ter. and some select passages of Scrip turs The last article deposited was fifty cent piece coined in 77. s.4 sah
 AZ Mr. Gold stepped down from tn stand the band struck up, while Rev. Mr Fitch and Mir. Gold proceeded to plac the'Oorner Stone. Then followed praye by Mir. Fitch.
 Rev. Dr. White then addressed the as sembly on behalf of the South Cornwal society, stating that that church was one hundred and thirty-seven years old H, delivered an address of about fifteen min utes in length.
 Dwight M. Pratt then read a poer written by himself for the occasion
 Samuel Scoville, being oaIlsd upor arose and delivered powerful speech c some thirty minutes, He stepped dow amid the cheers of the crowd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16
'y..ooDea at,hS-

At Pompey. N. Y,IoAugust 9th. Mrs. Eaniss Birdseys Baker. (widow of the ,. ,ate psa. samuel Bsker); s aged age s4 years: Ia East Orange. N. .f., ,..Ang.:i2 b. Mia Rockwell, of Colebrook, in the S9th year of her age. ssss-g Y lfsa5ft s5. < "
 In Milton Aug .5th, of cholera infantum, Willie. son Iof Mir. & Mrs F. M. Graniss, ~6S0 ASA4S4o@eERR ga4R # gy 5 Sweet bud Lof urornise thou hast left sua
 Andour hearts are sore Opprest sa .
 May the cord 0f love that bound us, fske811 Draw us to thy heavenly rest.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16

The Choir then sang again. and the people dispersed to their respective homes. Al large number were present during the afternoon.
 The plan of the Chapel, procured by NIT. Hunting ton of N. l., was nailed to post. and shows that it will bea very pretty building when completed. A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16

 by pesnt
  rg Potash Lime Scrub sshes Sho Brushes Dusters Cream FRENCH CANDY, A POUND. susunyod da rom6 6 o 90 entp pHp pound. s nhefo rgoins article All My Goods Have Been Marked Down .
  ndtosho pay Sn0T SeU  GOods of ntof the
 6gtC ,af....< L. IF. c U R TT \ S, | CORNER OF MAIN AND ELM sTS., BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16

f-I wish to call attention to the Concert of Miss Maria Brainerdf to be given here on the 23d. The delighted audience of last year will, come with their friends and fill. the house. The moon will smile. Come. F. W. GUNN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-16

Elegant, Easy. Durable and Delightful to the Wearer No more bones breakingl No cutting of Fabric! The public may rely upon Cooley's Cork Corset. as being the very best and most comfortable cor set made. It gives plumpness to the, figure, which no other corset can ap- proacA. It has been long end favorabiy known in Europe as the most healthful corsst in nse The aimsof the inventor.. under the best medical direction, was to produce corset free from pressure on the lowerpart of the body, thus prevent -iae pB yy'A.e.' sslefornIity, ~tlicL sU Ofton paraIyzes and restraints the vital organs. Thes,pressure and burden of. dresses. as now worn, render it absolutely necessary for ladies. who pay any regard to health. to wear some kind of corset to relieve this pressure. Ladies will find to their satisfaction and comfort that Cooley's Cork Corset is the Sest adapted for this purpose.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-12-27
THE POWER OF PRAYER.

1t is well for mortal man, that God in His infinite
wisdom, gave him no knowledge of the future. Had
it been otherwise this world would have been
of unmitgated anguish. As it is, every day only
bring its heartaehes to some and happiness to 9th
ers; vet we must bear in mind, that all pleasure
brings with it pang, be it more or less and only
live to realize how transient all earthly joys If
we had hope of future, where perfect happiness
can be found, our life would almost seem failure.
God has given His promise that we shall find rest
with Him and the angels in Heaven, after the weary
pilgrimage of life is over, If We are faithful.
And the sorrowing mother at midnight, rocking her
fevers babe its costly crib thought of that precious
PROMISE and with renewed energy tried to east off
the anxious care that was pressing her down, and
with laid her trials at the feet of her Saviour
asking Him in pleading tones, to help her in this
hour of agony. And where was the one that had
sworn to protect her thrcusk life = At that lonely
midnight hour he had left her to revel with his
panons around the card table, and sink his soul in
degrading drunkenness. Only two Summers had
passed, since he had claimed her for his own, and
took her from the love and care of afectonate pa
rents. Wealth was his; diamonds cleaned in her
jewel case velvet and laces covered broken heart
her idol had been shattered, and she was left, that
stormy night, to watch and weep over her dying
child; for the Death Angel was already lowering
over that precious little FORM waiting to bear it gen.
ty to the of loving Saviour. Yes the talented
cultured husband had become prey to wine, and it
was dsing its work fearfnlly. AT first he was what
society calls n hgh-toned drinker,' only taking
social glass now and then with friend: but now he
had fallen from that position and we find him
in such condition, that wife, child, and manhood
were forgotten. But hush. The agony of the moth
era heart is poured out in prayer .Oh. God, pos
sbe let this bitter cup pass by; but If it must bef
must give my child to Thy care-may it be the
means of restoring my husband to me; and ere it is
too late let him see the fearful abyss before him.
The husband at the time Of that prayer, was about
to raise another glass of wine to his hps-but God
stayed his hand and thoughts Of home and wife came
struggling to his bewildered mind He arose, stag
gered to the door, bidding his companions goodnight
and never entered there again He bent his footsteps
towards his home-conscience was doing its work
the prayer of that young wife was ansvsred-he
reached home in time to press one long kiss ON his
goldenhaired boys lips, they were sealed forever
in death God claimed the child and saved the father
Who say there is no power in prayeri And yet,
some will say that he was saved at fearful price.
We will admit this; but how much better our Re
deemer guide the mind and actions of each Of us
and bring ont all things wisely, than we can possibly
do it for ourselves. j..