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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
A RIesSiug.

That terrible disease, CHRONIC Ca
rARRH, can be cured in every case by
using tile GORSLENE CATARRH
CURE. 1t is free from all objections
which obtain in the use of other reme-
dies, and has cured thousands of invet-
crate chronic cases. Send for circulars
to HENRY O'BLENESS & CO.,
Athens, o.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
July %, 1ssO-tf

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently
results In au Incurable Lung Disease or
Consumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TROCHE3 are certain to give relief in
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh
Consumptive and throat diseases. For
thirty years the Troches have been rec
ommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. They are
not new or untried, but having been
tested by wide and constant nse for
nearly an entire generation, they have
attained well-merited rank among the
few staple remedies of the age. Public
Speakers and Singers use them to clear
and strengthen the Voice. Sold at
twenty-five cents box everywhere.
Nov. 4. lSS0.-ly
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
%. 23 Court street.
Mothers! Mothers!. Mother !,


Mothers! aiothers!. MotherG!
Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of your rest by sick child suffer-
ing and crying with the excruciatlng
pain of cutting teeth? Ifso, go at once
and get bottle Of MRS. wINSLoW,S
SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately
depend upon 1t; there is no mistake
about 1t. There is not mother on earth
who has ever used It, who will not tell
you at once that it will regulate the
bowels, and give rest to the mother, and
relief and health to the child, operating
like magic. 1t Is perfectly safe to use
in all cases, and pleasant to the taste.
and is the prescription of one Of the
oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. Sold
everywhere. 25 cents a bottle.
Nov. (, lSS0.-1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
AlBig Success.

My wife had been ailing long time with
dyspepsia and nervousness and was in bed two
years with complication OF disorders her
physicians could not cure. when I was led by
reading circular left ut my door to try Parker,s
Ginger Tonic. Having SO often been deceived by
worthless mixtures, nothing but my wife's
dangerous condition could have led us to make
any more experiments. But it was big success
Three bottles cured her, at cost OF a dollar and
fifty cents. and she is now as strong as any wo-
man, and regularly does her household duties
r. d. Buffalo See other column
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
NICE LITTLE STORY
BY
CLAUS.

A genuine Meerschaum Cigarette
Holder-A Bargain.
A nobby Cigar Case. Boss.
An elegant Cigar Holder. A
variety.
Excellent sweet briar-wood Pipes.
Novelty Tobacco Cases.
Curious Match Boxes. Cheap.
The Best, FINEST, Cheapest and
greatest variety OF Cigars and To-
bacco in all Ohio.
Phillips, Reynolds, Gravely, Mus
selman & CO., Griggs, Force, Wilson
& McCallay, have contributed their
skill to our stock Of Tobacco.
If | find anybody buying these
nice Christmas Presents anywhere.
else than at L. z. CABOT & cos,
l will report them to the Big Injun
standing in front of the door.
SANTA CLAUS.
Dec. 3, 1SS0--tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
MARRIED.

WOOD-DAVIS-On Dec. 90, 1880,
by Rev. J. NJ. Davis. at his residence in
Rio Grande. Mr.. JoHN B. WooD and
Miss MARY II. DAVIS.
BUTCHER-COFUR-In Green Tp.,
Dec. oath, 1880, by J. w. Mccormick,
Mr.. JEHU o. BUTCHER and Miss MARTHA
a. COFUR
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Something for everybody to know
is that to enjoy the comforts of this
life depends on how many bottles of
Thompson's Rheumatic War Lini-
ment you buy. You should always
keep it at hand. Can be found at
any Store.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

McBride's Music Store is head
quarters for Sheet Music, Music
Foltos, violins, Accordeons, French
Hafps, &C., DC. 9 S9 sss 3 s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Everybody to know that FULLER,
HUTSINPILLER & co. are selling
Furniture cheap for the next sixty
days, to make room for new stock
for 1881.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The Gallipolis Hardware Co. has
a fine lot Of Silver Ware, suitable for
Christmas Presents. Tea Sats, But
ter Dishes, CasLors. &c. Prices low.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Come everybody who has q cane
seat chair with the bottom wore out
and get a nice perforated seat put
in, at Soc, at Fuller, Hutsinpiller
d Co.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
HOLIDAYS
ARE CoMINGN AND
NJ. c. BARLOW g. co.


Ask their share of public pat
ronage in buying Christmas and New
Year Gifts for friends and relatives.
They have received the finest and
best assortment of Ladies' and
Gents Fine Hand. worked Slippers
you ever saw. They also keep the
celebrated Reynold Bros. make of
Fine Shoes, the only place in town
where you can get them, and are
''the best made" Also they have
the makes of Llly, Bracket &c Co.
and ]. H. & f. H. Torrey in Hand and
Maehine-work Goods. Those Clogs,
self acting Rubbers, for both ladies
and gents, are both useful and orna-
mental, and are decided novelty.
Do not throw your money away, but
buy useful Presents. Those receiv-
ing the gifts will appreciate your
kindness more in that class of pres
ents than in knickknacks, only for
show.
Remember, we are the only Exclu-
sive Boot and Shoe House in CALI
polls. We give you the best bar
gains, and guarantee everything as
represented.
NJ. C. BARLOW & Co,
Second Street, Near Court House.
Dec. 9, 1SS0.--4w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
Ladies' Presents.

An elegant assortment of Ladies'
Purses in Russia Leather and Satin;
fines Pocket Books, and leather and
satin Handkerchief Satchels, at
KERR BROS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Go to Fuller, Hutsinpiller & Co,
corner State and Third streets, Hay.
wards BLOCK, and get Bedstead for
$I.75.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Fuller, Hutsinpiller & Co. will sell
you Bureau for six dollars, at the
corner State and Third Streets, in
Hayward's block.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
ClOalxs and DOImans.

Large Stock new and desirable
Cloaks and Dolmans. just opened.
Nice and cheap. NJ. A. COX,
Court Street.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
Hobby Horses.

The incest indoor amusement for
your boy, is a nice Hobby Horse, to
be had at Will G. Hayward's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Fuller, Hutsinpiller & Co. will sell
you Bed Spring for two dollars, at
the corner of State and Third street,
in Hayward's block.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

| Quarterly meeting at the N. e.
Church next Saturday and Sunday.
The pews of the Presbyterian Church.,
for the ensuing year, will be offered for
rent, at the Church, next Monday, at
Up. m. sff
Remember the Oyster Supper, at
Capt. Ford's, Thursday evening.
We had eail. Monday, from Frank
N. Centers. Esq. the new editor of the
Logan Republican
Tuesday morning the Thermometer
marked few degrees above zero.
While wm. Cherington's tram was
passing Hamden last Friday morning.
going East, one of his brakemen named
McCarty was accidentally thrown un-
der the cars. and both legs and an arm
being cut off, the man died in abont two
hours.
''De Soto" and the Common School
teacher" next week.
J. P. Simmons and bride are expect
ed to be visitors in our city this week.
Superintendent Norris says that bet
ter accommodations will be provided at |
the Depot for handling freight when
the company has time to look after the
matter. -
The citizen ignorant of the name
of the street upon which he lives can
now look up on the corner buildings
and see the name painted in neat
letters, as per order of CITY,.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
ChrOIllos.

A job lot of elegant Chromos with
Frames, to be had cheap at Will c..
Hayward's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
India Ink Work.

You can get an Sxl0 India Ink
Portrait with q nice heavy frame for
So so at Fenner's Gallery, and other
work as cheap in proportion
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

VI - - = - . I'D
There is the finest collection gen.
eral Holiday Goods ever shown in
the city now on view at Bowie,
Pitrat e Co.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
BUSINESS NOTICES

Mason q Hamlini and other good
organs at McBride's tor Christmas.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The very choicest nickle brands
of Cigars are at L. u. CABOT & Co.'S,
opposite Public SQUARE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Canvas, Cardboard, Mot
toes, at G. M. Fillmore Il
Co.'S.
Dec. 9, 1S8O.-3m
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

For Sore Throat or Stiff Neckss
Strains, &C., try Thompson's War
Liniment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Everybody should buy bottle of
Thompson's Rheumatic War Lini-
ment. 1t is better than turkey for
Christmas, If you have the Rheuma-
tism. rs
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Mocking Bird Food at Kerr Bros.
Drug Store.
Nov. IL, 1880.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The best insurance against acci
dent is Thompson's Rheumatic Wal
Linlment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Wagons, Wheelbarrows and Veloc-
,ipedes-The most Useful Present in
the world for your boy, to be had at
Will C. Haywards.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

If you want nice Camp Chair, go
to Fuller, Hutsinpiller d Co. They
will sell you-one from $3.50 to eight
doilars
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Go and get a pair nice Show
Pillows-at Fuller, Hutslnpiller Il
Co. for $1.25.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

An extra large collection Gne and
late Style Lamps, at Bowie, Pitrat
& Cos.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Elegant stock Silver Table Ware
at Bowie, Pitrat Il Co.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Go to Fuller, Hutsinpiller & Co.
and get one of those comfortable
Delaware Rockers, double cane scat
and hack
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

OOItICIIItu 5 I ItSEIICSs
A full line of Genuine Meerschaum
Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Smokers;
elegant Cigar Cases, pocket Match
Boxes AID Tobacco Pouches at
KERR BROS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Mr.. Geo. Donnet will take charge of
the Finishing Department Of 5. Bishop
s. Co.'S Furniture Factory.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The four CELEBRATED BRANDS of
Virginia chewing, manufactured by
Phillips, can be had at L. z. CABOT
& Co.'S.
Oct. 81, 1SSO-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Go to Kerr Bros Drug Store for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound-Agents.
Nov. Ii, 1880.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Nice Picked Pigs Feet, 40 cents
per doz., or 81 cents each, at
McHALES, State st.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

A very Useful Present can Be
found at Will C. Hayward's.
Dec. %, 1880.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Kendalls SPAWN Cure and Com
bault's Caustic Balsam at Kerr Bros
Drug Store, Agents.
Nov. IL, 1880.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

For a handsome present for the
Holidays go to Bowie. Pitrat & Go.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Cromwell did not wait to strike
until the iron was hot, but made it
hot by striking. ae .ri,2
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Have you inspected Bowie, Pitrat
& Co.'S. Grand Holiday Display now
on view.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Foreign Fruits, Fine Candies,
Canned Goods, Domestic Fruits,
Staple Groceries. Largest Stock, Low
est Prices, at Bowie, Pitrat & Co.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
whoop-laI Good WIN to everybody

The per cents of increase in the val
-uation of the real estate of certain conn
ties, of 1880, as compared with 1870, is
here annexed: :-Gallia 6.c9; Hooking
5.4s; Jackson 21.s9; Lawrence 2O.s9;
Meigs 3.49; Sciote 6.1s; vinton COO;
Athens 7.44; Washington s.73. In cities
we find the following rate per cent. of
increase :-Gailipolis 47.44; Ironton
1898; Marietta 1875; Pomeroy 11.ss;
Portsmouth 19.43.
It is coming--the coldest weather
of the season. At Chicago last
night the thermometer marked 20
degrees below zero, and at other
points in the northwest it was even
lower. In Manitoba IL was 90 de-
grees below. At Louisville it was 5
degrees above, snd IN Cincinnati, 81
I2 o'clock this morning it was down
close to the zero point Cincinpati
Gazette, Tuesday.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Doll Cabs and Chairs in great va
riety at Will C. Hayward's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
Nov. Is, 1sS0.-tf

Fuller, Hutsinpiller & Co. will sell
you good Walnut Bedstead for
five dollars. It is not made by boys
at SOC. day.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Call at McBride's and select a
musical instrument for Christmas
gift. E8e .afl.1 q ss ttflsa4
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Call at McBride's and see the
new Orgahia. Everybody can play
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

III Lbs. Light Brown Sugar al
T. T. Mauck's for 81.
Dec. .16. 1SS0.--tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Purchasers of supplies for families
should visit Bowie, Pitrat & Co. and
take a look through their Grocery
Stock.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The center of attraction for Holi-
day goods is at Bowie, Pitrat q Co.'S,
Public Square.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Bowie, Pitrat & Co have a magnid.
cent display fancy goods in Silver.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
SIeds.

The incest Sleds in the city are te
be found at Will c. Hayward's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
Special Notice.

Anyone owing me viii please pay
me individually, and parties present
ing bills win come to me personally.
/ will pay no bills unless made by
me. offer for sale my farm and
city property, the latter consisting of
three-story brick block and two
frame dwellings; also my horses,
wagons, farm tools and other per-
sonal property.
E0pO1 N FRANK
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Bedsteads and Cradles in choice
styles, at Will C. Hayward's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

The children of the Presbyterian
Sunday School were feasted at Henking
Hall Tuesday afternoon.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

I am always ready and willing to
do good--Thompson's Rheumatic
War Liniment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Bohemian and Cut Glass, all
varieties, at Bowie, Pitrat & Co.'S.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Bilious Attacks.-Kerr's Dande-
lion and Kidneywort Pills exert a
powerful influence on the LIVER, aud
will restore Its nominal functions. For
week take one pill every other night,
observing a well regulated diet. Price
2oc. per box. Copyrighted by Kerr
Bros, Galllpolis, o.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

A very desirable business property,
centrally located, for rent or sale
Call on j. D. BAILEY,
Second Street.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Druggists and Country Dealers wish
ing to buy Kerr's Dandelion and Kid
neywort Pills at Wholesale can secure
prices by applying either personally or
by letter to Kerr Bros, Druggists, cor.
Court and 3D. Sts., Gallipolis, o.
Single boxes sent by mail to any adj
dress on receipt of price 25n. ner hnx
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Dec. 16, 1SS0.-2w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30

Dec. 9, 1SS0.-4w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-12-30
Gentlemen's Presents,

Dec. 9, 1SSO--tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-07

icnl architecture

n. oo;,,ons M oorlv ecclesiastical architecture
i'm this country. The church is Dnilt ol cnhIh
stone and the pillars and stairways bear traces o!
cayving which 6ptrays no mean artistic skill. Inc
body Of the church Is 30 feet bY ~ Ieet, WIN
spacious nave. The altar IS gone; INC roui o.
save two. have fallen the iOOf mas glN'n p'oo ~, w
n rank growth of weeds. The only lllstorlcal IeiIo
LEFT is the large wooden pillar to whlcD reDe'iions
Indians were tied and ilOgged by the lhthors' INC
American idiot who cal yes his name mas l1it III
doIible marks of his stupidity even upon the HntciS
of the main entrance. modest Zee Oh - cellts -
gathered at the GuinOus old gate OF the lhcIoSuIo
by little Spanish girl the daughter vi s,io
Keeper The money IL to be used Tor repairing .no
roof but there il danger OF complete decay poloa
the reaches Respectable proper 'isoan
founder OF the mission Padre Junipero oeiid aiih
by his side IcpOse fifteen Governors Oh tho "p'S,
State of California The mission was once Ec a1
wealthy, for the records of III snow tnab IL hiu
81 600 head of cattle GO.OO0 sheep, l,SOo noIsen'
much valuable merchandise. ana S4V'OVo a.. ~
specie Coin and cattle are Vanished now t tpe
only traces of its former comfort are seen III tuo
orchard OF noble Old pear trees, which nave
The girth and stature of large oaks, ana yls n
bushels of fruit. The old. Franciscan iaInc,
had a good eve for land and site. lie selecte'
the best stTip of soil in the county, anu
no site could command finer view IMAM uOes tn1
old cathedral From its tower one may see OaIHcI
Raw with its snowy bracb and its blue water, rem
dercd deeper in tint near the shore by the misses ol
sea weed boating near the surface ana pty onu 'no
old Portuguese whaling station ana the IochY
hcadland of Point LObos. seen under cicar Si,
il is "a view which travellers declare llaIy c"nu''
Sdrpass .,.e,u A,
Monterey is reached again about nlshtiai' as
wo mass along the dusty streets, the spanish girls
sitting under the broad upper Yclandas look Gown,
ami are nothing 10th to indulge in little ndol'nt
nIting. Once the town was famous IoI lto
Lenuties Int now the damsel5 whom one sees have
only the superb Southern eyes to light mp common
place features Finally we reach our ROOM alter
n ranblc along the hotel veranda and through the
winding hall and fall asleep with the convection
that Monterey is one Of the few places III Can
fornia which it is personal loss not to Know Know
llt nuc
rnIr hero as elsewhere. 20 make the acquaintance
of places which the tourist Me- elects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-07

NINCOMPoOPIANA.--YO Wilmington Sophy
"A follower OF POstcthwute' -" A-you were not AT
he Cnable Browns ast night, Miss Diana e. Miss
Diana (Sho does not Ike H3thri COL No. We're you
sonhy-"O on YES indeed" Dlal 7. -" And was II 4
uleassnt uarty 2" SJpny.-" Most consummately go"
Miss Diana" Aud were you very much admired =
Punch.
THREE jolly AGNosTICs. One" And my
wife sh, says oug Mt to have some rc!G'oh ray
shc (Hic) 'Religio3 says |, / aiut got ny, an
don want my AllDy religion, says 'ish cOmpIlsheu
m the simple word DIT, y An sh 'iong'sh shtck
hat Tm all ri'!" Tue other two Earl carp
Punch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-07

time been fixed upon moving object. and winch u ea
ccued to appearance In an opposite direction. froc
sor Tompsons explanation Is that the rena ceases 10
,orce,ye as n lion n steady motion OF images that
ness for some over particular region hhu ~
fton of the rctina so ahcccd hony tnat ~ W.
motion appears 10 he moving ia complimentary -ens'
This theory appears have been 10 the he
.atfyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-07
SHORT SroR1Es.-Our masters of fiction

RETINAL ACTIvITY-Professo Thompson
has presented 10 thc consideration OF the Biusa Aso
citation some interesting explanations on law OF ret
nal activity He called attention TO some new optical
illusions. namely. those OF the subjective motion OBJ
seryed In apoare existence after the eye has for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-07
BITS or CRITICISM.

The ARTIST AND SoCIETY.-Sir Edwin Land
endowed with great natural, artistic gifts
The most practical lesson be learnt astudy OF
his life Is that even unfacgng industry and natural
cuished society of tne popular they may make
his works do not alone for him the pilze when
namely. that by the thought, the feeling the beauty.
and the worthy translation Of Natures truths, to be
found In their work. their pictures, long the paint
lasts the snail have an enpobing refining
influence. That is the practical use OF the fine arts, and
there is cOnmoDsensc IN the pursuit of them.
for their existence as serious element IN social cul
ture If such ennobng refining Influence is not their
effect. Sir Edwin Landseer spent the hours away from
"Ibc hest society" Is anestion Interesting TO con.
sider whether the bort society supplies the best
opportunities for receiving those impressions Of nOb
,y and beauty which are iooa Tor me trn@s srt nr
society and AVOID IT, -and 10 the artist OF the pres
ent day this IT, we believe sound doctrine The social
intercourse winch arises what called society
does rule, iced the better pare OF the artistic
temperament. "S0cey" In its modern FORM IL so much
OF occupation In sc: that 1t docs not work IN salis
factory with very absorbing LABOR aud the position
Of lion, in the distinguished, fashionable
society be dsastcfu at 10 the dignity and 10
The mOdesiy Of nature moulded In the finest FIBRE
The Spectator
SHORT SToRIEs.-Our masters Of fiction
evinced a total forgcfune, OF brevty OF lite ard
royal disregard Of The claims That press upon their ad
eis. What matte, ed 1t to Richardson that men aud
women have Thousand objects or daily pursuif, duties
and pieasares. exacne cares and society claims, 81
long lie could hold spelDOund The prOractcd
OF his Incompatible cLrssa. or gmuse them VITA
the suited politcness or that mo lei gehtleman SlF
Charles Grancisoni De Foe. Fielding and snOllctt.
too, are distugl shed tor brcyiiy; and
even Sir Walter scott. tue finest, the wiscst
richest in pOeca gifts all Boyelists iailei ppa
bly, and fell to common place level ia attempt ng 10
write a novelette,. We no not EnOw that LytiOn-8D
wrote a short iilc that worth reading.
ThacKerays greatnessis display ed on broad canvas
aud So spite O his Christmas stccics, IL that of
Charles Dickens 1t 10 pleasant occupation ~
read Bleak House" Dombey aud SoD," ESmond," or
" The kcwcOmes," but II Is an occupation e1actlng
very considerable amount Of leisure Some Ol our
prolific living DoveisIs too write 40 tie wish Of tDr
ha txa1 md lie
through the iIveiong 0ay, and indulge IN continued
feast OF nov l -rcAd.ng.-l Ino Spectator.