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POUND NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE. !
Administrator's Offi-e, Room No IT,
City Hall, New Orleans. April II. 1873. }
WAS BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DIS
" trlct Pound, corner CT rieur and Orleans
streets, on Anril IA 1875
ONE BAY HORSE, about Is hands high. with
black name an tall
Which. IL not claimed within Eve days and
exp nses there peid will be 3. Id at public
auction. at said pound. on WEDNESDAY,
April u. 1S7s at u O'Clock N.
ROBT. Z DIAMOND.
ap1s ID Administrators
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION SALES.
BY Hoey, Macon h O'Connor.
BUILDING LOTS IN THE THIRD DISTRICT
SUCCESSION OF WILLIAM MOORE.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
AUCTION SALES.


RY HOEY. MACON 4 observation-disclosures
- J. Hoey, Auctinneer-Office No. II Caron-
delet street-SATURDAY.. April 81, 1878. at u
ehange. in the. basement rotunda of the ST.
Charles Hotel, by virtue of an order of the
honorable the Second District Court for the
parish OF Orleans. dated March 10 1873. will be
sold at public auction, in the above entitled
wit
!. FIVE AND ONE HALF LOTS OF GROUND,
In the Third District of this city. situated In
the square bounded by Louisa, Clouet st. john
Claiborne), designated as lots Nos 7, g. u, IS, IA
and an, the one-haf of lot No. 8. on plan by
d'Hemecourt surveyor, annexed to an act be-
Nos. z and measure each 81 feet front on Lou
la street by ll2 In depth. Lots Nos. 49, IS and IA
measure each 80 fest on st. Avid tnow Claiborne)
street by ITO feet inches In depth.
Terms OF sale-Cash
Acts q sale at the expense of the purchaser,
before N. B. Trist, notary public.
mh26 80 ape Is 20 ~
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GOOD BUSINESS STAND AND DWELLING.
TWO-sTORY BRICK HOUSE ON MANDE-
VILE, BETWEEN ROYAL AND CHAR
TRES STREETS
SUCCESSION OF ALEXANDER GAuTIER
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No 3s.768.

RYALBERT PAUL, Auctioneer-Office No. 80
- Exchange Alley-sA1 URDAY. May ii. 1878,
Hon. L: Tissot, Judge of the Second District
Court for the parish Of Orleans. d ted April 2,
1873. will be sold at public auction. at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, on Royal,
between Canal and Customhouse streets, the
following Trf progeny y y; t. VT AN
Third District of this city In Suburb Marigny,
In square bounded by Vaudeville Moreau,
Spain and Casacalyo streets, measuring 26 feet
inches lines deep, between parallel lines. The
! improve ments comprise a substantial two. story
for business and dwelling. situated in the heart
of the business. portion of said district.
e.ms-One-ha f cash; balance. one years
credit, bearing per cent interest from dhte till
final payment secured by vendors privilege,
s per cent attorneys fee clause, improvements
to be kept insured and policy transferred to
vendor.
:, Act of sale at purchasers expense before E.
Cambray, notary public.
IA
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CONSTABLE SALES.
Charles Po,hon Va. M. Rlost,

THIRD JUSTICE COURT FOR TIE PARISH
l. Of Orleans, Nos: 1882 14ss and 14s4-By virtue
ny the Hon. John L. Laresche, Third Justice Of
the Peace in and for the parish OF Orleans. in
the anoye entitled and numbered causes, will
house. No. s5 BienviIle street. between ROYAL
and Bourbon. in the Second District of this city,
on tn UnSDAY. May 2, 1873 at u O'Clock m
GLASSES.
ONE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
filed in my Office
Terms-Cash on the SPOT
THOS. J. BUCKLEY. Constable.
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IMPORTANT TO MACHINISTS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS. !
Room IS. City Hall, !
New Orleans. March /, 1873. j
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until MONDAY. the first day of April. 1878, at n
o'clock M, for the construction OF Draining
Machine. to be erected on the banks OF the Or
leans Canal, on the property known as the OLD
CITY PARK. Metairie Ridge. In accordance
with the specifications on file In he Office of tha
City Surveyor. All bids must be properly en-
veloped and Endorsed az follows PROPOSAL for
Construction of Draining Machine"
The city reserves the right to reject any or ALI
bids. JNO. McCAFFREY,
Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CRY HALL
New Orleans, March IS, 1878. I
The time Tor receiving bids for construction
OF draining machine is hereby extended TO
Wednesday. May /. 1878.
JNO. McCAPFREY,
Administrator
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MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENT.
SALE OF THE REVENUES OF THE
PUBLIC MARKETS.
BY HOEY, MACON d O'CONNOR.

~A AOkx NAHUM q OCONNOHA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. CRY HALL.
New Orleans. April 80, 1878. )
VIII be sold ut public auction, in the Ooun-
oil Chamber. City Hall. on FRIDAY. April az.
1878, at Il O'Clock M. the revenues Of tha
following mentioned markets for the month
OF May. 1875 viz:
Fruit and Vegetable Markets.
French Meat Market.
Poydras and Pile Markets.
Irene Market.
Washington and Port Markets.
st. Bernard Market.
LeBreton Market,
St Mary's Market
Magazine Market
Claiborne Market
Jefferson City Market.
Sorapuru Market.
Ninth Street Market
Algiers Market.
Dryades Market
The markets will be sold separately.
Terms and Conditions-Oash on the spot In
United States currency.
The city reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
CHARLES CAvANAC,
apo % "a S Administrator Of Commences.
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Mount Washington class Company V.

Thomas & Co.
F1FTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
- parish OF o leans, No. Cosby virtue OF q
writ Of fieri ftcias,. to me directed by the
bonorable the Fifth District Court for the parish
OF Orleans, in the above entitled cause, [
VIII proceed to sell at pu lie an ton on FRI
DAY, April 26. 1879 at 1890 o'clock g. M, at
my warehouse. Nos, % and 25 Orleans street,
b tween val and Bourbon streets In the Sec-
ond District OF this city, the following described
property. to wit
THE GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND NOVA
BLE EXPECTS tax en- from store No a Ex-
change Alley, Consisting OF glass globes and
brass frames for globes, as per inventory which
may be seen in my Office.
selzed in the above suit
Terms-Cdsh on the spot
THOMAS H. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans.
apis 30 26
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THE FAssMANN COTTON PRESS AT AUG
TON
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No 3Ol49.

pY HOEY. MACON & oCoNNoR-NICHo.
- las J. Hoey. Ancrioneer-Office No II Caron.
delet street TUESDAY May ~. 1878, at 70
o'clock ~. at the st. Charles Auction Exchange
rendered in the above entitled mater. by the
honorable the Second Disrri.t Court for the
parish OF Orleans. on thu fifth of april 1878
and signed on the tenth April. 1875 will be sol
at public auction, for account of the succession
OF Henry Fassmann, the following described
"A GERTAIN SQUARE OF G oUND. in the
First ID strict of this city comp ised within Cal
Hope, Eu, hr sine, Frere and Locust streets,
and measuring about SOL feet z inches lines
In front on each of said Freret and Locust
streets by about 1853 feet inches ltnes la front
on each OF said Calli"pe and Euphrosine streets,
together with all the buildings aud improve
ments. machinery, &c, thereon. and known as
the Fassmann Cotton Press.
Terms of sAIe-Cash.
Act of sale at the EXPENSE of the purchaser
before thas. T. Soniat, ESQ., notary public.
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No. 1921.
by CHAS. H. REED. Auc,loneer-Ofice No.
May IS 1878, at 70 m. at MEEHANS CRESCENT
SALOON, ferry landing, corner of Bouny and
Of the Hon. A. L. Tissot, Judge of the Second
District Court for the parish Of Orleans. which
order was signed April Is, 1878 the operty for
j. TH T EXTRA LARGE AND Walt VALU ll
ito OF GkouN in 3, with the improyements
streets Agiers. now Fifth District of ths city,
The said lot measures 43 feet inches front on
Where street by depth of "a feet inches
lmore or less J. The improvement is a DOUBLE
STORE. sheds in front. and occupied by excl
lent tenants. one side as shoe store aud the
other as an oyster saloon and restaurant. Sit
uated on the best part of the principal business
street and convenient to all the manufacturing
s.stablshments of Algiers and the ferry land
at remunerative rentals, and offers an excellent
opportunn,yn fer I, solid pa, ing Investment
and improvements thereon, known as lot No. 10
ri square No: "a. which square is bounded by
Pacific and Elmire Avenues, Jackson and Ho-
PAeFc AVENGH 0 hND GoMER r
and measures 80 feet inch lines front on Pa
enc Avenue ~ au %, by depth and front on Homer
re c6 6qaff LOT OF
GhOUND IN the Fifth District known as let err
of square No. 4. which square is bounded by
Peter. Alix and Chestnut streets and Elmire Az
enue, which lot measures 81 feet 9 inches line
front on Chestnut street by depth and front on
Aiix street of 81 feet inches, between parallel
lines. ALI the rest of the square is we'll built
the surroundings are cheerful and pleasant.
and this corner lot is very desirable for either
I. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND in the
Fifth Distri let Of this city, with all the build
lngs and improvements thereon, known as
letterC OF the square bounded by Peter Alix
and Chestnut streets and Elmire Avenue and
measuring IS feet inches front on Alix street
provement is a NEW DOUBLE TWO-STORY
SLATE ROOF DWELLING of four rooms and
kitchen building each side, cistern, etc The
house is about tW years old in fine order and
5. THE LOT OF GRoGNb. in i the Fifth Dis
No. With the VALu "a. 81 10 3 BA 1RRHEfREYf
AND iCoTTAGE thereon. The le' square ar9 Els is
bounded by Alix. Valete, Chestnut
and Peter streets, and the. said
Alx street by So feet inches in depth between
parallel lines. American measure The i'm
nrovement is a FRAME COT rAGE DWELL |
nG AND bakery. WITH EXCELLENT |
ecTABLE AND WAREROOM AND INN hNsE |
GlHsgTERN al nni jn 9s eonHition am WELL
The OVENS and other attachments are we'll
arranged and built modern in design and con- |
placed for business.
Also
CERTAIN VALUABLE OPEN ACCOUNTS
AND CLAIMS.
TERMS ash. Acts of sale by w. H. Sey-
nour.. notary at expense of purchasers. A |
deposit sufficient in amount will be exacted on |
he spot to bind the sale. See plans of proper
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REMEMBER, 1872 CANAL STREET.

YyHE EUROPEAN DENTISTS ARE TIL
only dentists 10 this city doing work on the
European plan. They will come e your resi-
% cents per cavity: Gold. only 81 Cleaning and
Polishing. 30 cents. Appointment hours to 8
= m. Ito 9 p. "a. Send orders By mail deaf e
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION SALES.
BY PIacide j. Spear.

THE LONG ESTABLISHED APOTHECARY
STAND AND FAMILY RESIDENCE ON
CHARTRES STREET, BETWEEN TOU.
LOUISE AND ST. PETER STREETS. SEC
OND DISTRICT
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EDGAR LARUE vs.. THE MINORS MA.
THILDE MARTIN AND LAURENT MAR
TIN EFT AIS.
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W. A. ROBERTSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Parish OF st. Landry
During my temporary absence from Opelou
saS all business directed to me, care Of
JUDGE A. BAILEY,
VIII be promptly attended to. del 4
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Second District Court forthe Parish of Orleans
e-G Nos. ,U0s and 40,0ll.

RY HOEY, MACON Il O'CONNOR- NICHO-
- las j. Hoey auctinnaer-Offlca No. II Caron-
deet street.-sATuRDAY, April 90. 1878, at 10
o'clock m. at the St. Charles Auction Exchanges.
on 81 Char les street. by virtue If Judgment
rendered IL the above entitled matter by the
Hon "A. L. Tissot: Judge of the second District
Court for the parish Of Orleans. dated the thir-
teenth of March. 1875 will be sold at public allc-
ton. In the above titled matter, the following
valuable property. TO wit
EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND In the Fourth
District OF thi- city. In the square bounded by
streets, designated as lots Nos. to 8, inclu-
Lot No. has 30 feet inches lines front on
Constance street by 1876 feet in de th
Lots Nos. to have each 80 feet front on Con-
STANCE street by 125 feet In depth.
Lot NO has "a feet inches lines front on
Ph1l1p street by 1876 feet inches lines In depth
Lot No. is In the immediate rear of lots Nos
=, s and 6, and measures "a feet inches lines
In width on the continuation of the ct line No
2, and "a feet In depth as a cont. uation of the
lots Nos. and 6.
The improvements COMPRISE, on lots Nos.
and neat and comic table raised one story
the rear: on lots Nos. and 2there IL a one
story slate roofed building. The greater o r.
tion OF the property Is admirably arranged for
mouse garden purpns's.
Terms and Conditions of Sale-One-third
cash, and The remainder at one and two years.
from the day Of sale until final payment, with
all the usual security clauses. per cent attor-
ney's fees In event of suit insurance and trans
Ter OF policy, the purchasers to assume pay.
ment. over and above the amnuns of their
bids. Of. all taxas due ard eligible in 1873
Acfs Of sale al the expense OF the purchasers,
before Edgar Grima, EsQ., notary public
nh17 "a 40
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BY Albert Paul.
SPLFNDID BUSINESS STAND, CORNER OF
WASHINGTON AND LAUREL STREETS.

COTTAGE AND LARGE LOT ON SEVENTH
BETWEEN LAUREL AND CONSTANCE
STREETS,
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ON TIE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CON
STANCE AND PHILIP STREETS.

SUGGESTIONS OF JOSEPH FREDERICK
LAUDUN AND OF MIRA. WIDOW HEN
= BETTE LABICHE LAUDUN,
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IN THE MATTER OF ZOELINA CHRETIEN
and husband vs. Virginia Chretien and hus
band ct ais
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION SALES.
BY Hoey, Macon d O'Connor.

A DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE RESIDENCE
AND EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND IN ONE
OF THE MOST CHARMING AND CON-
VENIENT CENTRES OF THE GARDEN
DISTRICT
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SUCCESSION OF WIDOW CHRISTINE
ENGEL.
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SUIT IN PARTITION.


PLANTATION ON BAYOU TECHE, PARISH
OF ST. MARTIN.
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TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING. ON.PAL-
myra street, near the Claiborne Market. and
Building Lot on Locust street. near Puy-
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Mrs. widow Isabel McQuold VS.. J. j

EIRsT JUSTICE COURT FOR TIE PARISH
y OF Orleans, Nos. 1910 and 3l71-By virtue Of
Two Wrlts Of fieri facias, to me directed by the
bon. J. Paris Ch1ldr. 80. First Justice OF the
Peace in and for the parish OF Orleans. l will
proceed to sell at public auction, at my ware
mouse, No 13a Julia street. on TUESDAY, April
30. 1873 at II O'Clock m. the following described
property, to wit
ONE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
SriZed in the above entitled and mum bered
suits. as per inventory on file in my Office
Perms-Cash on the spot.
apo Is 80 JOHN T. WOOD. Constable
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fhos. Casey VS.. Samuel Dalton and W life

N E0IIdO.
E3IRST JUSTICE COURT FOR THEPARIsH
i OF Orleans. No. l943-By virtue Of writ of
heri facias, to me directed by the Hon. J
Paris b idress. First Justice of the Peace In
and for the parish of Orleans, l will proceed to
sell at public auction. 81 nv warehouse, No. 1879
IL O'Clock m. the following described prop
ONE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Seized In the above entitlasI and Numbered
suit. rs per inventory on file In nv ONCE.
Terms Cash on he spot
sp20 Is % JOHN 7, WOOD. Constable.
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Third District Court for the parish of Orleans
No. 23,S73.
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Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 4O12l.
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Second District Court for the Parish of Or
leans-No. 4o,163
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SUCCESSION OF FRANK H. MITCHELL AND
WIFE.
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CERTAIN VALUABLE OPEN ACCOUNTS
AND CLAIMS.
Terms, ash. Acts of sale by w. H. Sey-
dennsit az IL oApenn1 VI Iii h
the spot to bind the sale. See plans of proper
ty at Meehaus saloon. ap16 20 27 my4 IL 10
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Sixth District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No
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Ceiestine Genols. widow Jos. Du Fossat

THOMAS Fl. HANDY.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
n0n Dc mv1
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Anne he ssirOd, wife OF Rene Dune sire. ct
al vs. Joseph Girod.

DIFTI oHerI11 Oh Inc PARISH OF UrIean
nnoh ~ IVA II 18 "a
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Philip Brrnard vs.. Jo.eph bernard.

-, =, -, -. 7 TIVIH IT. MY,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans,
ape IS 20 27 ms47
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CARRIAGE MAKERS.
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ g. CO.,
IMPORTER AND DEALERIN
Carriage, Wagon and Cart Materials,
Springs, A1les, Bolts, Ready-Made Wheels, Buggy
Bodies, Wood Work, Trimmings,
PAINTS AND vARNISHES,
SARVEN PATENT WHEEL,
Agent for the Celebrated
BLACKSMITH FAN BLOWER.
Carriage and Wagon Maker and Repairer,
- SalesrOoms and Factory
Nos. 43, 45 and AZ Perdido Street,
Near CArondelet Street.
de23 II lv HEw oRLEANs-
J THOMPSON 81 BROS,
Importers and DeAlers iu
Carriage and Wagon Makers Material
And Manufacturers Of
LIGHT CARRIAGES & SPRING WAGONS.
ALL AT REASONABLE PRICES
Is and TO South Rampant Street. -.65 and 20
fea4 7sly Between Common and Gravier.
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Whenever and Wherever

Diseases of q oholeraio type prevsil, or there
is TO apprehend visit from them, the sy stem
should toned. regulated and reinforced by course
of Hosetters Stomach Bitters Perfect digestion and
regular habit body the best safeguards against
maadies and both secured by this nestimabe
tonic and Alternative The Bitters also extremely
servioeabe in remedyipg such disorders. If promptly
taken in bilious collie darrhea and cholera morbus the
disease is usually frustra'ed In diarrhea it is
only necessary to restore the of the relaxed
bowels and of the specific effects Of this
medicine Wind the ste mach, heartburn. bilious
n, ss nausea headache other symptoms of disturb
the and hepatic regions are eso speedily
relieved by this excellent remedy. AS family medi
cine it is invauable since it promptly and completely
remedies those ailments " hch are of most fiequent
occurrence.
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Il PRAIRIE DOG TILLAGE.

Four hundred and thirty five miles west
of Omaha is situated the great Prairie Dog
City, one of the largest settlements on the
line of the Union Pacific Railroad. Sever
al hundred acres each side OF the track
have been taken up by the sagacious little
prairie dogs, and there they have made
their homes, and that without buying one
lot from the company, OF as much as say
ing "by your leave" The dwellings con-
sist of little mounds, from a foot to eight
cen inches in height, raised by the dirt
excavated by their burrows. Ga the ap-
proach of q train, the little inhabitants can
be seen scsmpering for their homes. Ar
rived there, they equat upon their hams or
stand upon their hind feet at the entrance
"a hole in the top-barking at the train
as it passes. Should any one venture too
near, down they go, and their city is as
silent as the "city of the dead" 1t is said
that the opening in the top leads to sub
terraneous chamber connecting with the
next dwelling, aDd 30 on through the set
tlement I; but this ia mistake. The prai-
rie dog Is of q sandy brown color, aud
about the size of large gray equirrel. In
their nests, living with them, are found the
owl and the rattlesnake, though whether
welcome or not, is uncertain. He lives
upon grasses and roots. and is generally
fat, and ia, by some, Mexicans especially,
considered good eating, and his flesh is
Wolves prey on the little fellows, and may
be seen eneaking near the town, hoping by
chance, to pick up some straggler. But
the dogs are not easily caught. Some one
is always on the lookout for danger, and
gives the alarm on first intimation of
trouble. Then away they all ecamper to
their holes.
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their little ones to cay politely. always,
"Thank you, sir; thank you, ma'am, ;" etc.;
bat never teach them, ''I thank thee, o
God" They say, "Well, it is out of fashion"
We will answer them with an anecdote
which we beard somewhere:
Amongst many rich guests a poor potter
was also invited to a marriage dinner.
When the dinner was ready, the guests sat
down with many formalities of politeness,
but began to eat without any prayer.
The potter, however, before taking any
food, said his prayer devoutly. The guest
sitting opposite him at the table remarked,
with a sneer "I suppose in your house
everybody follows the old fashion, and
prsys before meals z" 81 don't know
that" replied the potter. Chow 80 7"
said the guest "are you not the master 10
your house, and do not all follow Your ex
ample ~ "Not at ALL" replied the potter.
'I have in my pen come hogs; they never
pray before eating. 1 suppose they must
follow the new fashion," The scoffer said
no more and what are You saying, dear
readerf
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From the Vatican, June 2e
PRAYER BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS
Parents FIiend.

Parents Fliend.
When Alphonsus, the pious King of Ar
ragon "a. D. 1852 noticed with sorrow
that his pages neglected prayers before
and after meals, he arranged for them
great banquet. AS soon as all were aseem-
6led he gave q sign to begin the meal.
None of the young noblemen thought Of
making the sign of the cross and asking
blessing before partakipg of the food.
Whilst the banquet proceeded, ragged
beRgar entered the hall unannounced, sat
down at the table, and without apology
astoniehed at this rudeness, looked at the
King as if expecting he would order the
beggar to be elected from the hall. Bat
Alphonsus, who had secretly instructed
the beggar to act in this manner, had kept
silence. When the beggar had satisfied
his appetite, he arose and went away as he
came, without saying word of thanks to
either the King or his pages. "What a
horrible mani" murmured the young
noblemep. Thereupon his majesty aroee
and spoke in a most serious tone: "'WhRt
a horrible man y you say; you, yourself,
are more impudent and rude than he.
Every day you sit down to partake of the
food provided by your Heavenly Father,
without addressing to him word of
prayer, and you sPpease your hunger with
his gifts and leave without saying word
of thRnks."
IL Is not1ceaOle IAct CnaG Cne pEdcJlc6 OF
the G I'd forgetting worldly, of consuming
their food in the manner of animals, is fast
obtaining in Catholic families, notwith-
standing the law of old "When you eat
aud are satisfied, take heed not to forget
the Lord" and in spite of the example of
our Divine Saviour and the natural pro-
priety of acknowledging the giver of 8
boon aud of returning thanks for the same!
What excuse can parents bring for this
omission Are they not masters in their
own houses, and can they not keep mp the
rule of saying prayers at the table with
their children, if they nke7 They con
elder it q main point in education to teach