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Drifting.

A friend, speaking lately of an asso-
ciate of his bOyhoOd who has failed to
fulfill the promise of his early years,
said, in substance: His father left him
with competence. Not being obliged
to work for a living, he naturally failed
of the sharp sight, alertness, tOughness,
and manly independence, that come to
a bright boy left to care for himself.
Having an amateurs taste for chemistry,
he INDUCED it ir dilettant sort of
way fell into association with others
of similar stamp, men with hobbies,
with Just ahnnt that amount of knOwl
edge on scientific subjects that makes it
ga dangerous thing" Most of them had
little knowledge of religion, and still
less care for it. So he fell into kind
of semi-infidelity, which he thought was
particularly scientific and "smart."
Ever since, he has been drifting more
and more away from the faith and prac
tice of his godly parents, and from as
ISOLATION with Christian people. He
believes little of the Bible, has lost faith
in prayer, and values Sunday mostly as
holiday, He has published PAM
phlet or two, in which he flatters him
self that he has completely refuted the
religious principles taught him in his
childhood and now, if you look for
him, you will find him trifler in the
ranks of the enemy.
ale drifted." Does not that describe
the why of too many, all through life
They do not, under a guiding Provi-
dence, consciously lay out and persist
in their course, the best course, most
profitable for themselves and Others :;
they only drift. The youth at school
or college, instead of choosing his COM
paniOns, drifts among such as chance to
float around him. Instead of clinging
to the sound principles of religion and
morality learned at his pious mothers
knee and in the home church, and
bravely keeping up the habits there
formed, he drifts into the no principles
and loose habits of his drifting assO-
ciates. .......-.-
Not seldom a nOminally pious young
man, instead of cOnscientiOusly, prayer
fully weighing and settling the question
of his residence, profession, and life
work, drifts into the course which
chance associations and circumstances
suggest, and calls these "prOvidential
Indications" Life so begun will most
likely continue to he process of drift
ing to the end-Out into what shoreless
ocean it is not hard to foretell.
Character is too precious possession,
life is too grand an opportunity, the
final reckoning too near, the eternal
issues are too numerous, to make this
drifting process either wise or safe. He
who launches our bark on life's current,
places its tiller in our own hands, kin
dies the light on every reef and shoal,
holds in their sure orbits the guiding
sun and stars, and keeps ever in sight
the beaming harbor lights. When mt
the last the account of life's voyage is
required of us, if we have not made the
harbor, it will not be enough to say
The current was strong, we were not
sure OF the lights, and we d'ifted on the
rocks, where death found us.-COngre-
gatiOnaiiSt.
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a worthless condition, green. The Gu
cumbers cumber the ground, great,
yellow, over-ripe objects, no more to
be compared to the crisp beauty of
their youth than is the fat swine of the
sly to the clean little pig. The nut
having covered themselves
with delicate lace work, are now ready
to leave the vine. l know they are
ripe if they come easily off the stem.
Moral ObserUatOns.-You can tell
when people are ripe by their willing
ness to let go. Richness and ripeness
are not exactly the same. The rich are
apt to hang to the stem with tenacity
l have nothing against the rich. If l
were not virtuous, / should like to be
rich. But we cannot have everything,
as the man said when he was down with
smallpox and cholera, and the yellow
fever came. into the neighborhood.-
From Warmers Summer IN a Garden.
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$266,O34 AZ
$266,O34 40
104,367 90
Total death claims,
+" endowments,
S3zO.4OI 40


A total of more than three hundred
and seventy thousand dollars, without
let or hindrance, on the day of maturity
of each respective claim, and an ability
to pay treble OF quadruple the amount
if circumstances demanded. There
have been some failures among life in
surance companies since the establish
ment of the business of life insurance.
The entire amount of all the losses sus-
tanned in the whole thirty years is more
than equalled by the amount of money
paid to its own policy holders by this
company alone.
Life insurance is in its early youth,
but already its comparative magnitude
of values may be understood by the
fact that while the entire amount of
recorded gross assets of all the fire,
marine, and fire-marine insurance COM
panies in the United States, several
hundred in number, is less than one
hundred and forty millions of dollars,
the life insurance companies, some thir-
ty in number, hold admitted assets of
more than four hundred millions of dol
lars. And life insurance is but thirty
years of age. 1t has just begun to live.
In the coming centuries, more than
now, it will be the one great corporate
business to be guarded by the wisdom
of the wise, and its prosperity will be
commensurate with the progress of
time.
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Martha had made the cake herself; also
two or three large molds of lemon
Jelly; then there were lots of tea bis
cults, smoked beef, nice coffee, and
plenty of oranges. / do not think these
children had ever had such nice tea
before, and they enjoyed everything all
the more because she made it.
But we have gone ahead of our story in
telling what they had before they saw
it. When they came they found the
quilt all stretched for them; then some
stood at the corners and some at the
sides, and spread the soft, white cotton
over the surface and then Miss Mar
tina laid on the lining and tackled it fast
along the edges. 1t was soon sewed
with nice stitches, taken off, rolled up
and put in closet to be given away to
the one who needed it most by and by.
Then came the tea, and happier faces
you never saw am sure. When the
jelly came on the table, one little girl
exclaimed:
''Oh, my Don't it shake, miss, Just
as if it had the chills ?' At this there
was laugh /; but at last they were all
seated round the table; then came a
quiet minute, when they all thanked
the Giver of their good time. After tea
they helped wash up the dishes, (some-
thing you never have the fun of doing
when you go to party,-dO you p
then they played blind mans buff, puss
in the corner, etc, till they were tired
out and it was almost dark. Last of all,
when the little cloaks and hoods were
all on, and they waited to kiss their
teacher good night, she touched the bell
softly, and had you been listening you
would have heard these words softly
said by all:
''Lighten our darkness, we beseech
thee, o Lord, and by thy great mercy
defend us from all perils and dangers
of this night, for love of thy only Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amenn
Softly each little one came and gave
Miss Martha loving kiss, then went
home, leaving her to pray that all might
grow up in ways which are ways OF
pleasantness and paths of peace.-S. s.
Times.
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Miss Martha's Quilting-Party.
BY NJ. A. BREWSTER.

Two or three years ago | told the
dear children story about bundle
carried by Miss Martha; and it came to
me the other night (when ought to
have been asleep that the children
might like to heaI about party Miss
Martha gave to some of the little people
of her acquaintance.
In Miss Martha's school there was
sewing class for the girls; some were
very small, only five OF six years old,
and then there were Others as old as
twelve or fourteen years. Now these
children did not sew pretty fancy work
but they learned to make useful things.
The little mites sewed the patches
together for quilts, and the next in size
hemmed aprons and handkerchiefs. The
older girls worked on underclothing
and dresses for themselves, and shirts
for the boys in school, who could not
sew, but who could be quiet and good
on sewing afternoons, and earn tickets
with which to buy what they wanted to
wear. AT one O'Clock the bell used to
ring, and the girls marched in to mu-
sic then their teacher appointed two
monitresses, one to give out thread and
needles, the other to hand the work
around.
There were various funny signals, at
which, doubtless, you would have smil-
ed had you been there and not known
what they meant. For Instance, all of "a
sudden some little girl would hold up
one finger that meant 81 want a nee
dle;" two was for thread; three for a
thimble; four for work. If they held
up the whole hand, the teacher would
say, "What is it my dear ?" and they
could speak to her.
Perhaps you will think this made it
very stupid, but when l tell you what
use they made of their tongues instead
of talking, you may think differently.
AS soon as the work was all given
out, their teacher asked, "What would
you like to sing 7" and then they took
turns in choosing song or hymn. All
mad learned to sew and sing together,
so no one had any trouble, and those
were very happy afternoons, spent in
such a pleasant way.
Now | think | hear little voice saw,
"But what has all that to do with with
the quilting party ?" Just this dear !:
quilts must be pieced, and patches put
together rightly make nice quilts.
One morning Miss Martha told the
girls that there were blocks enough TO
make child's quilt, and that she would
like the pleasure of their company TO
tea on the following Saturday, at two
O'Clock. She hoped they would early.
early as there was plenty to do on the
quilt, especially for the older girls.
Miss Martha was all alone in the
world, and as she boarded and only had
hall bedroom to call home, she felt
that it was not a good place for seven
teen girls and good-sized quilt. You
know quilt must be fastened on stout
frames and stretched out smooth, in or
der that it may be properly wadded and
sewed through and through so she de-
cided to have the party in the school
room, and then they could have a real
nice game. of romps after they were
done sewing.
The day came at last, fine, cold aid
clear, and every girl was there. Miss
J. u
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Natures Truce.

In these golden latter August days,
Nature has come to serene equilib
rum. Having lowered and fruited, she
is enjoying herself. l can see how
things are going: it is a down-hill bust
ness after this; but, for the time be-
ing, it is like swinging in a hammock,
such delicious air, such a graceful
repose take off my hat as stroll
into the garden and look about; and it
does seem as if Nature had sounded a
truce. l didn't ask for it. / went out
with a hoe but the serene sweetness
disarms me. Thrice is he armed who
has long handled hoe, with a double
blade. Yet to-day am almost asham
ed to appear in such belligerent fash
ion, with this terrible mitraileuse of
gardening.
The tomatoes are getting tired of
and are beginning to go into
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Household Furniture
Building Lots.

For sale in the village of st Johnsbury, building
lots situated a commanding plateau, skirted
on two sides by the Passumpsic River and over
looking Railroad Street, Summervile, Paddock s
Village and portion of st. Johnsbury Plain.
For beauty of scenery and healthfulness of To-
cation this situation is unrivalled. Those desiring
homes will never have a better opportunity for
securing the most desirable location and on the
most reasonable terms No fancy prices asked.
Lots will be sold at prices ranging from $3.50 to
SLOW tt j. l.. PERKINS.
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Believers Urged to Persevere.

Be not weary in well doing. 2Thess.
3: l3.
Be We steadfast, unmOvable, always
Astounding in the work of the Lord, for
asmuch as We know that your labor is
not in vain in the Lord. l Cor. Is: So.
And let us not be weary in well do
ing: for in due season we shall reap il
we faint not. Gal. 60.
The just shall live by faith: if any
man draw back, my soul shall have no
pleasure in him. Heb. 10: 80.
Continue in prayer, and watch in the
same with thanksgiving. Col. Az.
Praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the spirit, and watching
thereunto with all perseverance. Eph
6: Is.
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FLYING MACHU
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Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood in the
entire system in three months. Any person who
viii take pill each night from to 12 weeks may
be restored to sound health if such thing be pos
sible: Sent by mail for letter stamps L s.
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JACKSON'S BEST
SWEET NAVY CHEWING TOBACCO

Awarded highest prize at Centennial EXPOSE
ton for tine cheacirg qualities and excellence and
lasting character Of sa0eetening and fauoring The
best tobacco ever made. AS our blue strip trade
mark is closely initiated on inferior goods see that
ers. Send for sample, free, to c. A JACKSON &
CO., Mfrs, Petersburg Va. 42-45
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Burlington and LamoiIIe Railroad.

Commencing January 18th, 1878, trains will
run follows:
GOING EAST.
MIXED leaves Burlington at TOO a. m, arrives at
Cambridge Junction at zoos a.
MAIL leaves burlington at 4:52 p. m, arrives at
Cambridge Junction at Gas p. m, connecting
with Express train for st. JOhnsbury, and all
Eastern points, arriving in st. Johnsbury at
1000 p. IN.
GOING WEST.
MIXED leaves Cambridge junction at ESQ a. m
connecting with Mail train from SwantOn and
intermediate points, arriving at Burlington at
1920 a. m.
MAIL leaves Cambridge Junction at 1910 p. m.
connecting with train from Newport, ST. Johns
bury and all Eastern points, leaving St Johns
bury at $3.50 a.. M, arrives at Burlington at
$40 p. IN.
MORNING AND EVENING TRAINS make close cOnnec
ton at Burlington and Essex Junction with
Central Vermont trains North and South.
ALL TRAINS arrive at and leave the Central Yer
mont DepOts in Burlington and Essex Junction
Tickets for sale at all stations, and by H. N. Dru-
ry. Ticket Agent. Burlington, Vt.
ID. C. LINSLEY,
M Z. SPRAGUE, General Manager.
Gen. Fr't and Pas'r Agt.
Burlington, Vt. Jan. 10, 1878. l6tf
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JERSEY BUTTER.

In seasons like this when there is so much Door
and medium Butter for sale it is quite an object
to know just where TO get No. article, genuine
''GILT EDGE" To supply this demand, We
have contracted for the celebrated KINNE DAIRY
which is favorably known to many of our custom
ers. 1t is to be delivered at store in ST. Johns
bury once a week, Oftener if wanted, in tubs
and in one and One-haf pound balls ice, and will
be sold at very low price, considering the quality
of the article.
Z. T. g. H. K IDE
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FOR SALE.
PATENTS.

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Secures patents in the United States also in
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by.
remitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No agency Ia The United States pm"
sesSes superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
Gcertdinilg the pdtentGbitity of Intentions r. H.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIM ONIALS.
regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most succeSSiu
and capable practitioners with whom | have bat
official intercourse CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ a person trust
worthy or more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent VI
flee. "-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner oil
Patents"
Boston, October 49, $50:
X. Ii. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir; you procured w
me, IN 1910, my first patent. Since then YOU nav
acted for and advised me in hundreds Of eases. au
procured many patents, reissues and cNtrilSlunS
have occasionally employed the best agencies III
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your line and advise others to employ you. ,
Yours truly GEORGE DRAPEh'
Boston, Jan. l. IS7S.-1y
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Auction Sale.
VIII be sold at public auction on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER &c, 1878,
at o'clock p. m. the well known
MILES S. HONEY FARM,
80 to 80 Tons of Hay,
Portable Cast Iron Sugar Arch.

The attention of the farmers of Caledonia County
is respectfully called to the Portable Cast Iron
Sugar Arch patented by o. B. Huggins of Stew
artstown, N. H., which is destined to rank with
the mower and other labor saving farm implements.
Having been thoroughly tested by intelligent farm
ers in Orleans County the past season and received
the unqualified appreciation of the many sugar
makers and dairymen of this county who examined
it at the recent session of the County Court at ST.
Johnsbury we take pleasure in introducing it to
the farmers of the county the cheapest and most
perfect apparatus for sugar making and dairy P9r-
poses ever invented. Having purchased the right
for Caledonia County we have appointed Jonathan
Lawrence of Passumpsic our agent for the towns
of Barnet, Danville, GrOton Hardwick, Peacham,
Ryegate, St. Johnsbury, Waterford and Walden
who is authorized to sell single Arches or town
rights to whom all orders and enquiries from the
above towns should be directed. Orders and in
formation from the other towns in the county
should be directed to the undersigned. To satisfy
the farmers of the county that the Arches what
we claim for them shall set up one upon the
Fair Ground at st. Johnsbury at the coming Fair,
where all can witness its practical working. Farm
ers who intend to repair or rebuild their sugar
works will do well to examine the Arch before
their work. Circulars mailed free on
application.
A. W. THAYER.
H. F. BARKER.
West Burke, Vt, Aug. l. 1873 42-47
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FOR SALE, 80 ACRE FARM.

In Claremont, N. H, good buildings, keeps
cows and horse the year round. Nice lot of fruits
wood and timber, for home This is bargain.
Price, only $1,000 $500 down long time balance.
Nice, strong soil. Apply at once to
j. n. HASKINS, Real Estate Broker
Lebanon. N H Box 40
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RE-OPENED!

Having rented the John H. Paddock IRON
FOUNDRY, am now prepared to do general Job
bling in my line. Can make castings of all sizes
from pound to tons. Orders from abroad will
receive prompt attention. and satisfaction guar
anteed in all cases. My terms are going to be Cash,
and my prices accordingly. Orders solicited.
GEO. w. BONETT.'
ST. JOhnsbury, April ID, 1878, 24-51
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CALDERWOOD & SEVERANCE

WEDDING CARDS-We have lately added
" several new styles of type for wedding and
address cards, and are prepared to print the same
in good style and at reasonable prices Wedding
Envelopes ON hand, at the
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE
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A DESIRABLE
Residence for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his house situated
on Pearl street, near the depot, and convenient to
pOstOfice and school. The house is two story
thoroughly built, with good yard fruit trees and
garden attached, and is desirable place.
~ As am going to leave town account of
poor health the place will be sold
part of the purchase money can remain on
motgage
Household Furniture.
L will also sell my household furniture and
a lot of stoves, and those in want can buy ut a
sacrifice, all must be sold.
For further information enquire at MOORE &
HARyRY's Railroad Street.
Aft A. CLARK HARVEY.
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GTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA I,rsrp,o.
y In Probate Court held at the Probato 6s er s..
St JOhnsbury within and for said District nee in
21st day of August, A. d. 1878. 49, vi The
An instrument supporting to be the last ,r,,
and Testament of Samuel r. Norris late of Nv WI
wick in said district deceased being nros nard
to Court by Sarah A. Norris, the executry tad
in named for Probate: There
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persor.
cerned therein be notified to appear at Gs con
said Court to be held at the Probate Office ~, Of
Johnsbury, the 18th day of September III st.
1878, and show cause if any they may have ,a d.
the Probate of said Will for which purnose iist
further ordered that copy of the record oe ~ Is
order be published three weeks successiyelv His
Caledonian, printed at st. Johnsbury, pretio M he
said time appointed for hearing. "uS 10
BY the Court, Attest,
ASA L. FRENCH, Judge of Prob,,.
true copy of Record, Attest
44-46 ASA L. FRENCH Judge of pror.,
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Gstates.
-IIRAM NJ. CoNANT,s ESTATE

HIRAM M. CONANT'S ESTATE
~ 1.-The The subscribers DsS having been appointed
donia, commissioners to receive, eTani E. OF Gale
Just all claims and demands of all persons and ad
the estate of Hiram M. Conant, Late of against
in said district deceased represented insoITeu|
1873, being. allowed by said Court fS t Gl aug,
itOrs of said deceased, to exhibit and nro que cred
respective claims before us Give notice b,t ther
will attend to the duties of our appont,u unat We
the dwelling house of Augusta Il Cement, at
Hardwick, in said district on the 3Oth dn in
September, and 5th day of February newt nay of
o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said da at one
L. ID. HATHAWAY lays
44-46 C. G. MONTGOMERY. }COm'rs
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FOR SALE.

number of good Driving Horses and some for
work and some good second hand Carriages open
and covered; also some two seated Carriages Win
sell 70 suit the times JERRY DREGY
st. Johnsbury, July H. 1878. 3stf
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

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finest and best.
sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from 2. to inches wide, on
reels for builders. ltMar.l579
LEAD PIPE. of any size thickness.
At lowest market price for goods of equal quail
ty. FRANCIS BROWN Treas. Salem Mass
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