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Washington COnvicts Ell Route to

POUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, April l0.-Twenty-
five convicts passed through this city tnis
morning ell route to the Albany penitentiary.
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CONFESSION OF A MURDERER.-A telegram
of a woman was found in the river this MORN
ing. Late i'm the afternoon a sister of Fred.
erick Savage identified the woman as Rose
which, upon being followed up, led 20 the ar
rest of Savage. This evening he confessed the
crime. He is Frenchman, is married, and
said, "Oh, loved her too much"
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ASTRONOMICAL AND METEOROLoGICAL.-
General Myer, chief signal officer, has furn
Ished Rear Admiral Rodgers, of the Naval
observatory, with a table of weather prob
abilities, showing that the chances for OBJ
serving at the various stations the transit of
mercury on the 9th of May and the total eclipse
OF the sun July 10Th are favorable.
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THE POSTAL EXCURsION.-Col. Vail, super
lntendent OF the railway mail service. &c 2eiv-
ed dispatch from Key West to-day stating
that the postal excursion party arrived there
this morning and left on steamer for Havana
at ii O'Clock
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nj. LEON CHATEAU will have a hearing on
Thusday next before the Senate and House
foreign affairs committee to advocate CON-
mercial treaty between France and the United
Safes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

GEN. BUTLER is daily in receipt of letters
from Irish American citizens thanking him
for the interest he has taken in the welfare of
Gen. James Shields.
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ESA deficiency OF 5000 in the accounts of
John Stlmmel, a clerk in the tax office, Phila-
deiphia, was discovered yesterday The full
amount VIII be made good by his bondsmen.
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POISONING CAsE.-Mr. VIM. III. ways a
worthy and respected merchant OF Frederick.
grandchild, was poisoned on Sunday evening
iast by substance contained i'm a sugar-cured
ham, OF which he had partaken, although still
conhned TO his bed, Is thought TO be out of
Danger and will recover The rest of the
family, by prompt medical treatment, have
been nearly entirely restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

LOOKING OUT FOR TORPEDOEs-A British
tar who serves his country in an iron-clad off
the Princes islands writes to the London
1.EeS that there must be something in all the
TAX about tOrped0eS and the passage through
AdrianOpe of large detachments of seamen
is known that the Russians have the very
newest type of the Whitehead torpedo, with
all the recent improvements introduced by the
inventor for the purpose of obtaining the
highest possible rate of speed and certainty of
range; and though at present they may not
have many of these machines ready for Hse
they have learned the secrets connected with
their manufacture, and for some time past
skilled Wolkmen have been constructing them
at NlcOlaleh Almost every part of the White
head torpedo can be obtained separately from
engineering firms at home in any quantity,
and the great secret consists more i'm putting
the parts together and adjusting the machine
10r accuracy in use than in the manufacture
OF any particular portion of it. AS much for
exercise as from any idea of the real neces-
sity for precautions, the stlictest torpedo
watch is kept at night by the British sailors
Outposts have been established on the islets at
the entrance of the bay, the men being well
supplied with every apparatus for signaling.
steam launches are cruising about all night
and the Gatling guns are kept loaded, the
crews sleeping near at hand ready for opening
fire at q moments notice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

LONDON, April l0.-The betting on the inter-
university boat race which takes place on
Saturday next is 10 to on Oxford These odds
are taken freely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

NERDICT RENDERED BY
THE PEOPL
OUR OPENIN OF SPRING WEAR
CROWNED WITH SUCCESS.
ALL UNANIMOUS IN THEIR PRAISE!
THE MOST ELEGANT DISPLAY OF SPRING
CLOTHING EVER SEEN.
Such Magnificent Stock.
such Elegant Styles.
Such Splendid Garments.
Such Low Prices named for Perfect Fitting and
Reliably made
CL t HIN Nc!
Never before have the People had an opportunity
to select from as great an assortment.
NEVER BEFORE HAS CLOTHING BEEN
so CHEAP.
No one can afford to buy until they have visited
u.s. If We had the space words would fail 10 de-
scribe the Bargains We offer this Spring. The
pinching times demand Low Prices.
WE HAVE MADE THEM.
CONVINCE YOURSELF.
In the Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's
Departments can be found EVERYTHING that can
he thought of in the way of
SPRING WEIR.
We have made the most Extensive Preparations
for an
IMMENSE SPRING BUSINESS.
DoubIy so of any Previous Season.
Noone need stay away thinking they cannot be
suited.
For the Laborer, Farmer, Mechanic, Clerk, or
Merchant, all can find
JUST WHAT THEY WANT.
A. RAUS,
1O11 Pennsylvania aceMwe.
mar29-u Between 10th and tlth streets,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

GENERAL SCHoFIELD, commanding at West
Point, arrived in the city to-day, and in COM
pany with General Sherman called at the
White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House
to-day We're Senators Kellogg, Bailey, Paddock
and Burnside. and Representatives Briggs,
Wait, Mckinley, Burchard, Peddie and Nc
Cook
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, s252.392; customs, s377,9l261.
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EX-AsSIsTANT. SECRETARY OF TIE INTE-
RIOR CHAS. +. CONANT arrived in New York
on Saturday. Mr. Mitchell, of the Interior
repOltS that he is in excellent health.
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BEsIGNATION.-The President has accepted
the resignation of Assistant Surgeon Samuel
S. JessOp to take effect the 18th o. June next
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. A G. A X ID .

N
10 all who are suffering from the errors and indis-
cretiOns of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss OF manhood, &C.. will send receipt that will
cure YOU. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was.Iiscovered by a missionary in South America.
Ben y self-addressed envelope TO the Rev. JOSEPH
T. INMAN, Station ID, Bible House, New YORK
cIty stD2o-eoSk1y
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THE NEW ORLEANS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
retary Sherman is for Anderson for collector
of New Orleans, and the rest of the Cabinet
are supposed to favor Packard The Presl
dent has not indicated in the slightest the di
rectiQp ip which be leans.
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fThirteen frame buildings i'm Galveston.
Texas, were burned yesterday morning. Loss
sS8,eN.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Nm woodward and Elizabeth Nolin James
w. Strother and Lucinda Swales; Alex. John.
son and Lizzie Smith
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ATTORNEY GENERAL DEvENS returned this
no. 'ng from New York where he bad bee n
with iccretary Sherman consulting with the
resumption of specie payments. 1t is not
KNOW when Secretary Sherman will return
but he is expected at the latter part of the
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

IHE COMMITTEE OF BANKING AND CUR
RENC1 will, when the House next has a morn
ing hour, report bill to prohibit the further
coinage of twenty cent pieces; also, a bill to
allow national banks to substitute four per
cent. bonds for their reserve fund instead Of
greenbacks. The committee will also en-
deay9r to have the the bill providing for the
estaDnshment OF postal savings banks made
the special order for Nav ID
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nLD CLOTHING, 8C.-L. RICE, dealer in
&e, 623 9Th street southwest, offers great larganS'
he pays the highest prices In CASH for the ssyerai
w. noy6-ty
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THE FAMOUS
MISSISQUOI SPRING WATER

W hich for nearly half a century has wrought Snch
WONDROITS CURES of KIDNEY DISEASES,
DYSPEPSIA and CANCER, may be had or al
Druggists. Its curative properties are almost
miraculous. For Pamphlets, containing remarka-
Bile cures. address MIsSlSQUOI SPRINGS, Frank
lin cOCnty Vermont, ap1-m, w, f,6X
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The FOUR PER CENT. LOAN. - The rst
National Bank of New York to-day subsc. >el
quarter OF million to the four per cent.
loan. This is about the largest single sub
scripti0n to this loan that has been received
at the Treasury
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign s. w. B. Dehl, U.
S. N, is ordered to duty at the Hydrographic
office. Lieutenant Z. b. Barry is detached
ing orders.
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EDWARD Fl. MORRISON of New Jersey. has
declined the appointment Of register OF g le
Mud ''..c %. %" .,UIse City, Idaho.
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The LOUISIANA TIMBER CAsEs.-Secret2-7
Schurz has received dispatch from n. A.
carter and {. C.. special agents, dated New
orleans, April 9Th which reads as follows:
Judgment today entered against Gill and
PIatZ, and A. J. Perkins, intervenors in the
CaicaSlen case. Judgment will be entered
against defendants on MOnday''
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caucus OF republicans of both Houses will be
held to choose new Congressional committee
and also to talk over matters of interest effect
ing the future of the party. 1t is proba Bile that
some OF the stalwarts'' may favor breaking
with Hayes, but it is believed that the majority
VIII dlscOuntenance any rash move in that
direction. 1t is also intimated that an ATTEMPT
VIII be made to displace Postmaster Edmunds
from his position as secretary of the Congress
sl0nal committee. Judge Edmunds has, how.
ever, proved himself so astute a manager in
political campaigns that it will perhaDs he
held advisable to retain him wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-10

THE Inland and Seaboard Coasting Con, pany
to-day elected the following directors: j. w.
Thompson, William Thompson, Samuel Eacon.
MathaMiel Wilson, w. B. Todd, j. II. Baxter
!. A. Willard, A H. Herr, W. g. MetzerOtt.
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THERE is No TRUTH IN THE REP3Er
stalied by the New York Telegram. that :, c.
retary Schurz in order to get even with Bla ne
had removed several clerks who were ap
pointed from Maine. The Secretary say
Maine has excellent clerks in the department.,
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APPROvED-The President today approved
an act to authorize the Secretary of Wir to
prescribe rules and regulations to be observed
bids for contracts under the War Depar .ment
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THERE WAS EUMOR about the Capitol to
day that bill has been prepared and will be
offered today or tomorrow confering juris
dicSiOn on the U. s. Supreme Court to pass
upon the Presidential question through pro
ceedlngs brought by quo warranto, 1t is only
will acknowledge that he will have ANYTHING
to do with the matter.
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A DESERTED DEPARTMENT.-Judge Tyner
and Mr.. Backfan. of the Post Office depar-
ment, United States representatives at t g
Paris postal congress, left for New York til
morning. They will take steamer for Paris on
SATURDAY.
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o. PRESIDENT HAYES VISIT Ito Philadelphia
has been arranged as follows by the commit:
in charge On Wednesday, the 9th inst!r,.
ton held at the Union League House. Thurs
gay, the 10Th, viii be occupied by call at the
commercial Exchange and an excursion up
and down the Delaware on the steamship Illi-
nOis. The remaining time of the visit VIII he
devoted to looking through some of the mana
featuring establishments of the city, and per
maps TO an excursion up the Schuylkfll and into
the Iehigh valley.
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THE TEXAS PACIFIC BILL.-The committee
on Pacific railroads of the House expect to be
called tomorrow when the Texas Pacific sub.
sidy bill " ill be reported
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OUR OPENING OF SPRING WEAR
CROWNED WITH SUCCESS.
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The INCOME TAX.-The committee on WAYS
and means took vote this afternoon on he
income tax question, and by vote of 6 to de.
cided TO retain the income tax feature of the
mittee, which imposes tax on ali incomes in
tXcC-s of 81, eco per annum
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SENATE STATIONERY.-The 81 cretary of the
Senate has awarded to the following named
Washington houses portions of the contra 81 to
supply stationery for the Senate during the
next fiscal year. beginning on the Is OF july:
SolomOns Il Chapman, BalIantyne & son,
Nhittaker u Son, R0EerS Beale, Richard B.
MOhun, and e. w. Thom & Co.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26

This is an age OF conventions. yellow
fever, or rather an anti-yellow fever conven-
ton has Just met and adjourned at Jackson
vile, Fla Delegations were present from al
most oil the sea-coast towns OF Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Georgia and Flori-
do; New Orleans was not represented. After
q long discussion OF tho disease, its remedies
and preventives, the convention resolved that
n uniform and efficient system OF quarantine
should be adopted and administered by the
national government. A committee was ae-
oordingly appointed to visit Washington and
present memorial to Cong ress on this sub
ject, praying the United States to take charge
OF the quarantine Of the gulf and South At
lantc ports.
The Secretary Of State was also requested
to instruct consuls of foreign ports to report
weekly the condition of their respective ports
and furnish this information to the sanitary
boards of Southern cities.
The matter Of disinfectants was discussed
at length, and q general plan Of disinfecting
vessels and ships adopted and recommended
to the various coast towns.
The convention adjourned, to meet In Sa-
vannah next February.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26
SEALED PROPOSALS.
O. SECRETARY's OFFICE
Hall Firemen's Charitable Association.

He'll Firemen'Ss Charitable Ass a atom
Seventh District OF New Orleans. Feb. q, 1878 }
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until March l. 1873 at 6 o'clock D. M, for the
erection OF a bell tower on the neutral ground in
the rear Of the market in the Seventh District of
New Orleans. according to plans and specifca-
tons on file with George Geier. Chief Engineer.
at the office of F. Fischer & Son, Picayune saw
mill, Seventh District of New Orleans The as
sociation reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Parties making proposals are requifad to de-
post with the secretary Of the association, as an
evidence Of their intention to abide by the adju-
dieation the amount Of s25 in cash. which shall
be forfeited to the association in case of failure
to sign the contract within the prescribed time
In the conditions OF the specifications
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded
shall have their deposits returned to them on
the day adjudication is made.
No bids received unless accompanied by cer
tiflcate OF the secretary that the deposit has
been made.
Proposals must be addressed to H. HOEY.
Secretary Firemens Charitable Association
Seventh District Of New Orleans. corner Hamp-
son street and Canal Avenue. and be Endorsed
Proposal for the erection of bell tower for
trict," n HOEY.
fe21 tmh1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26

In this age Of deialcations and embezzle
ments, the story of Mr. j. Vance Powers
Mayor Of Chambelsburg, N. j.. Is a curious
one. Mr.. Powers is prominent politician il
New Jersey, and was the member of the last
Legislature Of that State whose vote elected
John Mcpherson Senator. He was subse
quently elected Mayor Of Chambersburg
which Office he filled to the satisfaction of oil
the citizens OF tho place to within few
weeks, when he suddenly and mysterious
ly disappeared from the town. His friends
were greatly alarmed at this disappearance
and sent out kilograms in every direction
after him. The news reached them the other
/ day that Powers had been found, and was
hiding In Baltimore. Some friends, when
they learned this, started ut once for Balti-
more, where Powers was found and called on
for an explanation OF his remarkable and
eccentric conduct.
Powers explained. He was defaulter, or
at least thought himself defaulter. In
figuring up the accounts of fund of which
he was treasurer, he found himself several
/ thousand dollars short. Very much alarmed
Mt this he went over the account again, but
was unable to detect any error; there 1t was
in black and white che was q defaulter and
embczzler. For fifty hours, without food or
sleep, he figured away, but the damning proof
of his guilt would not out He was COM
pletely dazed and staggered by the showing;
his mind grew dizzy from columns of figures;
In fact, he arose from his books temporarily
insane, and hardly knowing what he was do
ing, only seeking to escape from punishment
for his supposed crime, left his Office and
fled.
His friends tried to persuade him to return
10 Chambersburg, but this he at first refused
% do. They then returned, took up the mud
lied accounts that had worried Powers so and
vent over them again. The mistake Powers
lad made was discovered In half an hour.
This showed him to be guilty Of nothing
put faulty mathematics. With this glad
lews they went after Powers again and per-
uaded him to return to Chambersburg, where
,e was received in triumph. There are scores
# defaulters who seek to make themselves
put honest men, but Powers is probably the
lrst honest man who believed himself a de-
nilli
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26

gan., News Orleans q ~ Thompson, p. y.
Dr Y ii. white, lion. u. q Killings. Dr. y. e
Russell. Capt. + J. Woodward, Hon, Edward
Ileath Ralas l wanesk asa a VIM = n 5ssys
e. e. a @S s Hfs shu fsa aeo ssw e
Chas. Heath, Esq. Maiden, Mass. Hon.
Pierre Landry, Donaldsonyille La; Moliere
LANCE, Esq, Baton Rouge, La; Hon. sam
uol Wakefield. New 1bera, La; Hon Q. II.
Brewster Monroe, La.
II ia believed that before the close OF this
year tho now buildings will be ready for the
reception OF scholars. A full corps OF profess
sors has been engaged, and proficiency In all
branches of learning, whether elementary,
classical scientific or legal can &c hence tnord
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26
SPECIAL INVOLVEMENT.

Edward Lilienthal, Jeweler, 95
Canal street, will sell at cost dur
ing the current month his entire
stock of Diamonds, American and
Imported Watches, fine Jewelry,
Silver Ware, Silver Plated Ware,
Clocks, and any article in his line,
being recent selections for the re-
tail trade in this city. Every article
will be guaranteed to be as repre-
scented. His old customers and the
public generally are invited to call.
felt imp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26
THE STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY.
rs PAST HISTORY AND DESTRUCTION
by FIRE.
Proposed Ercc ION OF New Buildings on n
Larger scale.

u
Larger scale.
The Straight University, 50 called aftel
seymour Straight, Esq, Of Hudson, Ohio, who
contributed largely to the financial prosperit,
the institution, was built in 1862 by Frank
ACE, Esq, of this city. The corner of Espla
AIDE and Derbigny streets was selected as
he proper site for the buildings; the Ameri
'an Missionary Society purchased the
grounds, and the United States insured the
buildings for $4,000 The university was
Incorporated in June, 1869 and a board Of
rustees was chosen. The buildings were
/ Completed in 1870, and at least thousand
publications. for admission were registered.
or at that time our public schools were not
pened to coored students. Tho university
iforded to colored youths of both sexes the
pportunity OF enjoying at nominal exp ense
If tuition. oil the advantages of q complete
purse of studies.
The expenses OF Redistribution for teachers
alaricS, etc, were betrayed by contributions
tom the Northern States, through the Amer
an missionary Society, whose Headquarters
&c in New York city.
\ The university was In a prosperous condi
ON boarders came from many sections OF
ic South, everything worked to the satisfac-
on OF all concerned, when, on the night of
10 10th February, 1877 it was totally CON
tmed by. fire. 1t is presumed that the fire
as set by some malicious persons, as the
mes broke out from an unoccupied part of
IL buildings. After this accident the Unit
Sesisity was transferred to the Chapel at the
,mcr OF Gasguet and Liberty, where the
niies are still conducted
However, as the university buildings were
lily insured, and as private contributions to
Q extent of $500 have been realized. the
fectors propose to erect another building bet
suited TO the purposes of the institution
ley have bought a large lot of ground at
corner of Canal and Tonti streets. and
IN the new buildings will be constructed
der the supervision Of l.. Wing, ESQ. the
ehitect, who has secured the contract for
S work.
Che new university will consist of three
sldings: A central building for the school
9artment, with dormitory on each side:
| to serve for the young men, the other
! accommodate the female students.
he amount necessary to cover the costs
construction is $4,000, the greater part Of
| ich is already on hand; the balance will
i shortly secured by voluntary contribu-
1 as from friends of the institution.
1.-The University Board of Trustees is COM
ed as follows:
. resident. Seymour Straight, Esq. Hud-
Ohio; Secretary G.. II. Fayerweather,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26

Tho President has Just aaht ~ the senate .
report ~ thn general ~ ths nrmy. quarter
rnasinr and commissaty general, relative 10
the cost III the latn Sioux war Thcse reports
show TINT this war cost The United States
$2at2,53l and tho lives 81 1888 soldiers IL
will thus be seen that our late Sioux war WINS
comparatively an economical one. The cost
to tho government for killing an Indian has
been in past years about 81 100000 and thir-
teen soldiers We bought our dead Indians
this year much cheaper-at less than 10 per
cent Of the old price, tho government having
paid only 5000, 900 for each dead Indians when
We think Of the glory the country gained In
this war we scarcely believe that any con
gresham will be SO surly as to grumble at
this remarkably low price for scalps. Inc
country Is proud of this cheap Sioux war
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-26
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY
OF ST. sIMEON's SCHOOL

A RE HAPPY TO INFORM THEIR PATRONS
a and friends that, after having made some
repairs and improvements In their buildings,
boarders. AS only a limited number can be ac-
commodated, spplicattons should be made as
early as possible. The Boarding School will
open on the I'd Of January, 1878. For terms, ap-
plication can be made at st. Simeon's School
131 Annuneiation street. dea tt