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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

A Boston Car Driver VIII Remember
Thanksgiving.
Our reporter found Mr.. John T. Garvin at
No Thornton Place, who aid that he was
a1out 50 years old, and has been six years a
driver on the Metropolitan Horse Railroad.
His wife has been an invalid for the past
five years, and he had some difficulty in
scraping dollar together to mail to NJ. A.
Dauphin, New Orleans, La, to get q ticket
in November Sth drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery, but it was the best invest
meDt he ever made. He held one-balf OF
n ,. 46 353, which won the capital prize of
$50 0O0 and the $l5, coo came to him In coin
by the Adams Express He invested the
amount in government bonds. He had just
returned home from spending Thanksgiving
with his friends, and resumes work imme-
diatelv.-BOStOn Commercial and Shipping
list, NoV. S0.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Savannah Morning News, Young Ladies'
Journal for January, Atlantic Monthly for
January, Godey's Lady's Book for January,
"a Bridge of Love" Seaside Library, Wa
verley Magazine. Spirit of the Times. Turf,
Field and Farm, New York Mercury, Boston
Herald, Chicago Times, Chicago Tribune,
Cincinnati Enquirer, Baltimore Sun, Phila-
delphia Times, New York Herald, World,
Times, Tribune, Sun, Graphic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-sas. Coudy weather, with local rains,
sas.e-ly veeuuE 70 southerly winds, station
arr. o. lower temperature and barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

We cau attention to the advertisement OF
Nessrs Barbour Bros, which APP ars else
uhere this morning. Il viii be seen that
shrsc snterprisiUg gentlemen although their
knsfness has beer. comparatively speaking,
at recently started, have already found It
r.,-ersSrr 10 enlarge their building snd In
er=sse their stock We congratulate them
- lhls snhssantlal evidence Of Prosperity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Superior Court.

Hon. n. l.. MERsHoN, Judge Superior Court
Brunswick Circuit, presiding.
Court convened yesterday morning at IL
O'Clock, when the following proceedings
were had:
The Jury In the case Of the State VS.. John
Delaney, charged with robbery, have not
yet agreed upon verdict ~
s Fleishman VS.. w. W. GAIA. Attach
ment. Verdict for the plaintiff for $173 %
principal, with interest from August o, 1871,
and costs of suit.
The criminal cases assigned for this day
were all continued, in consequence OF SICK
ness of counsel and the absence Oh impor-
tant witnesses.
Court took recess to 10 a. m. this morn
4rnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
"LiebIg Co. IS Arnicated Extract of Witch

"Liebig Co.'s Arnicated Extract of Witch
Hazel has proven in my practice to be in
comparably superior to any preparation of
Witch Hazel 1 have ever used. have often
been disappointed In the curative effects of
the commonly vended articles, and am glad
that we can now have reliable preparation.
"E. G. FRANKLIN, NJ. D.,
professor Surgery,
"Medical Dept University of Michigan"
Cures Piles, Salt Rbeum, Catarrh, Painful
Monthlies, Leucorrtea, Varicose Veins,
Neuralgia
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes.
For sale by 0. Butler. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Fentn Ftt.

Aes,ored nan named Edward &ulligan,
While vsiEirg along Bryan street, nea- the
f,ot a Dravtoa, At about 1 O'Clock yester-
ar. fen IN a ft. from which he seemed 10
sssfer terribly. About nve mlou'es atter re
- - r-sr1fsrlv recovered his sensibility
- - taken 10 his home IL wagon BY
-. I--.riH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Handsome furniture for the HOIi-

In this practical age those who wish to
commemorate the holidays are on the look
out for something useful to purchase as a
substantial testimonial to their loved ones,
who know that they are remembered, and
nothing could be better for this purpose
than a handsome set OF parlor or bedroom
furniture, s comfortable rocker. or any OF
the many articles which now comprise the
stock of a modern furniture house. Then a
new carpet or curtains, or both,
will prove a practical token Of affec-
tion, and at the same time, II
the donor be the head OF the family, he can
also enjoy the comforts which his gift may
bring TO the household. If this be the
method in which our citizens propose to
celebrate the holidays, they should visit
Messrs. Allen 81 Lindsay, 169 and III
Broughton street, where they will find the
largest stock of furniture and carpets ever
seen in a Southern house.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Messrs. Tltoa & stanton announce in our
advertising columns this morning the srri-
"a 81 their popular establishment OF the
asest assortment OF fancy holiday gods
canasfirr % mince meat, rsisins, preserves,
fr-ssf. IN short. everything necessary 20 give
ao.,d cheer during the Christmas season
ever offered in this market Parties desiring
such articles WI DO we'll 10 give them
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
COURT CALENDAR.
rn,,aa st..as C,reuft court.

United states Circuit Court.
Hon. JOHN ERsK1NE, Judge for the Districts
of Georgia, presiding.
Court met yesterday at 10 a. m, when the
following business was transacted:
Alcinda L. Chappell, administrator, VS..
Peoples & Sharp. This cause came up TOT
trial, and, after argument, was submitted
to the Jury, who had failed to agree up 10
the hour Of adjournment;
The accounts of the Clerk were duly APP
proved and passed.
Court adjourned until 10 O'Clock q. m. to-
daV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

We learn that there viii be a bill put be-
fore Congress during this session to appro-
pirate a sufficient amount to purchase
twenty five gross OF some anti-malarial
preparation for the government employees OF
Washington to keep off the miasms arising
from the Potomac flats, and that Kieffer's
Peruvian Cure will, no doubt, be chosen, az
It exactly fills the bill, and is warranted to
cure sll forms of malaria. 1t is for sale by
all druggists and country dealers at IS cents
q bottle=AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Eight Of the ports show decrease for the
mouth as compared with last year, and five
ports show an increase. The aggregate de-
crease is equal 70 100 l01 bales. The later
months, IS compared with last year, are
deemed most certain to show a still more
marked falling of in cotton receipts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

We desire 10 safe that the information
ss-niur the basis Of our recent articles In
-.s.-.nre 70 the case Of the United States We.
r---.- a Long. convicted OF eIabezz III
- re mails. was not obtained from Al =
.-r--lsi a. the United States Courts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

1 have now in stock a full assortment OF
Foster Kid Gloves, in black and colors.
Special inducements will be offered 10 Black
Silks, in plain and hrocsde, and Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, etc. A nice assortment OF
Black Cashmeres at very low prices. H G.
Houston, No. 149 Broughton street.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Acting copies of "King Lear, "Othello,"
''Virginius,' "Lady of Lyons" Hamlet"
"Camille." Money" and other plays, can
be had at E,till's News Depot, No. AZ Bull
street.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Santa CLAUS and Mrs. mvers.

These two popular personages will hold a
levee from now until Christmas at the cor
ner of Whitaker and President streets. Mr..
Santa Claus will be in attendance on top
the house to keep lookout for all the good
girls and boys, and Mrs Myers will be in
side to furnish toys to all who have the
necessary orders from Santa Claus, or any
other responsible dispenser of Christmas
gifts.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Por ChrIsInas Presents.

What more appropriate for husband or
brother than handsome overcoat for this
cold weather. or for boys good warm suitf
Go to the Famous New York Clothing
House, where you will find first class ClOih-
ing OF all kinds and for very little money.
Famous New York Clothing House, 140
Congress street.-AdJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
rIount moriah Lodge.

At meeting of Mount Morish Lodge No
16. A. F. NJ. (colored). held last night, the
following officers were elected and IN
stalled.
w. Mr.. Wright.
s. w. j. Wright.
J. W.-D. B. Gadsden.
Treasurer-Frsucis Bryan.
Secretsry-B Collins.
S.D.-B. White.
id. Brown.
S. s.-H- Jones.
J. SIS. Cage.
Marshal-M. J. Cumming.
Chsplain-L ]. PettigreW.
Tyler-Wm Bowen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Notice.

Neither the Captain nor Consignees Of the
British steamship NAPLES" White, Master,
will be responsible for any debts contracted by
her crew.
A. MINIS & SONS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

-ss hssrh- o. tEe rivsr 81 Augusta at 1:4l
o',c.s Z n yesterday was six feet eleven
inches. fan % seven inches during the pre-
ealing twenty four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Canton flannel drawers cheap at Levy's.-Ad
HIilltOnatres

Msy not be interested, but we should like
to have every man with hard earned dol
lar, who wants to save money, go to the
Famous New York Clothing House, 140
Congress street, before purchasing else
Whtre-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Rather soon, but owing to the extreme
late season and the large stock of overcoats
of all grades and styles, l come to the con
clusion to make reduction OF % per cent.
in order to sell them of. Call and see me be-
fore buying. B. Fl. Levy, 1o1 and 1873 Con.
gress street.--Adg,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
HARNETT HOUSE.

This FavOrite Family Hotel, Under
It's New Management IS Recon-.
mended for the Excellence Of fss
Cuisine. HOmeIiko Comfcrsss
Prompt Attention and Moderate
Rates. Harnets & George, Pro-
prietOrs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Notice.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co..
SAVANNAH, GA, December 1, 1881.
A dividend of four dollars go per share from
the earnings has been declared by the Directors
on the capital stock of this Company, as held
this day, payable on and after the 10th inst.
T. NJ CUNNINGHAM.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Ladies SuGerIng from BnnfOns,

Corns, inverted nails, should remember
that Dr. Ryback, the expert on bunions, is
at the Pavilion Hotel, corner Bull and South
Broad streets. He is favorably known for
his skilful and painless operations, his
celebrated remedies and reasonable charges.
Alb
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Ais Mary Farley vii very shortly re-
,--rce her business OF dress making, OF
uti,h due no,ice viii be given to her friends
ana he puhlic--Ad1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

ne world pays but little honor to pro-
msses unless they are ciinehed oy fninli-
~e-t. ana this e Why the world praises 81.
Fsrohs on. Tt promises 20 cure Ineo tnst,sH j.
I'D dos 50 IN every instance WITHOUT ial'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The most fashionable and cheapest as
sortment OF Hats, for children, young men
and men, at E. Heidt's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Horsford,s Acid Phosphate
King Lear.

For loss of appetite, sleeplessness. etc.
Pamphlet free. Rumford Chemical Works,
Providence, r. l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Use COussens' Honey Of Tar and stop
your cough. It will cure Colds, Group,
Bronchitis, and all diseases of the Throat
and Lungs.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

That must be sold. Clothing equal to
the best custom made. Now is your time
to buy. The entire stock of the Famous
New York Clothing House is offered re
gardless OF cost. We have too many goods
and we are bound to reduce our stock, NO
matter at what sacrifice. Supply yourself
while you have he chance, at the Famous
New York Clohing House, 14O Congress
street, Savannah, Ga.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Notice.

Neither the Captains nor Consignees Of the
Swedish bark "Frithiofy' BORN, Master; Nor
wegian bark "Viator, " Gundersen, Master, Nor
wegian bark "Ariadne." Bjonness, Master. will
be responsible for any debts contracted by
crews of said vessels.
HOIST & CO.,
Consignees.
SAVANNAH. December 90. 1881
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The latest styles In stiff and soft hats at
reasonable prices at Levy's, 191 and 1913 Con-
gress street, corner Jefferson.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
SpertaI DnttrEs.
SDecial Notice.
Notice,
Notice.

Neither the Captain nor Consignee of the
Spanish bark "Antonieta," Abril. Master, will
be responsible for any debts contracted by her
crew.
ANTONIO GOGORZA,
COnsignee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
He DIdn't Know Chicken from
TmrkaV.

His name was Algernon Bismarck Won Burky,
And he didn't know chicken from turkey;
But hen he wanted clothes. or extra fine hose,
His Judgment was not at all murky.
For business or dress suit, or meet, hobby hat,
Collars and cuffs, or an elegant cravat,
He was sure to knock, at "A Lyons Block,
For he had MITCHELL'S address very pat
Now IL you are wise and wish to save money,
If you want a silk 'kerchief to give to your
honey
For Christmas or New Year. and not very dear,
That you II 90 to MITCHELL'S to my mind is
clear.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
| SAVANNAH. GA, December 10, 1881.
The annual election for seven Directors of
| this Bank will be held at the Banking House on
| WEDNESDAY, January Is, 1882, between II
| ana O'Clock.
THOS. GADSDEN,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
MARSHALL HOUSE

At this house you VIII hud de-
Iighifnl sleeping apartments zen
sui e.o Table most excellent. Con-
VenIenL to the wholesale and retail
stores. Street railway. Moderate
TerGs. Hospitality, Prompt atteD-
tiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Hams. Sides. Shoulders.

is Boxes HAMS. Ones. Twos.
10000 Pounds SMOKED SIDES.
1900 Pounds SMOKED SHOULDERS.
80 Pounds d. s. SIDES.
5000 Pounds D. s. BELLIES, very low; from
g. to II cents Cash Customers, here's your
chance. NJ j. DOYLE,
Market SnIoaro
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Election for Directors.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co., I
SAVANNAH, GA, December 2, 1881.
An election for thirteen Directors to manage
the affairs of this Company for the ensuing
year, will be held in the Banking House. in
Savannah, on MONDAY, the I'd day of Janua-
ry, 1882, between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ.
and II O'Clock NJ
Stockholders and their families will be passed
fee over the Companv's Road. to attend the
election, from the goth of December to the 1st
of January. and be passed free returning from
the lst to the 4th of January, on presentation
of their Stock Certificates to the conductors.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM,
Gael
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

ra--.- -r-r--- r--r-rarruVs At Ia-ss .. z.
les-rsestr r-ts -rsEt. DECEEBzR -, ISL.
lie f'uoEia- observation are taken at the
raus usmenf N cne 81 eli the stations
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The sale Of Atkinson's White Rose ex-
ceeds that of any other perfume and con-
stantly increasing, can hardly fall short of .
quarter of million bottles annually.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Turkeys and Bananas.

5000 Pounds choice TURKEYS, DUCKS,
GEESE and CHICKENS to be received fresh
THIS DAY.
Car Load Choice BANANAS.
Leave your orders for Christmas TURKEYS
with
A. H. CHAMPION,
154 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The latest styles in holiday Hats, at E.
Heidts -Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Foster KID Gloves.

Spring bottom pants in large variety at
Levy's, 191 and 1913 Congress street.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Savannah Gas Light Company.

SAVANNAH GAS LIGHT COMPANY,
SAVANNAH, GA, December Is. 1881. (
A dividend of three and a-haf per cent on
the stock of the Company, as held this day, will
be paid from the earnings of the past year, on
and after TUESDAY, the 10th instant.
]. f. GILMER,
President and Treasurer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The best aud cheapest stock Of Clothing
at E. Heidt's.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

For nice children's suits at low prices, 90
to Levy's.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

For mems and boys clothing, the best al
ways the cheapest, go to E Heidt'.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Notice.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
MAYOR'S OFFICE

MAYORS OFFICE,
December Goth, 1881.
In conformity with State enactment, and the
regulation of the Board of Education relating
to the vaccination of scholars of the public
schools, notice is hereby given that all pupils
who are unable to defray the expense of vacci-
nation will he vacciOated by the City Physi-
clans free of charge.
JOHN F. WHEATON,
Attest: Mayor.
FRANK E. REBARER, Clerk of Council
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The King of Shirts, laundried and un-
lsundried, in every style, at E. Heidt's.-
ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Vaccination in the Public Schools

In accordance with an act passed by the last
General Assembly of Georgia,
Be 1T resolved By the Board of Education,
That satisfactory vaccination, to be deter
mined if necessary by the Health Officer of the
city shall be a prerequisite to entry into, or
the remaining member of any of the public
schools; that all children attending said schools,
and not already properly vaccinated, must be
vacciDated before the reassembling of the
schools in January next
:. By order of the Board
w. H. BAKER, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

xa.,srs ara Uls,eretses for boys ara men,
atE. Haif's-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
FUNERAL BuuttattGus.

MILLER The friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. OLIVER J MILLER are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral, from his late residence,
No. 90 Tattnall street, TIKI AFTERNOON at 8
o'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

The Feast of Lanterns, Chinese and ia
panese, will be insugurated Christmas eve
and last week. This will be the jolliest
Christmas in thirty nine years, and the whole
city will illuminate. Five hundred lanterns
will be lit at one time in and on our store
on Christmas eve. All Congress street will
be sblsze with lanterns. Every house will
hang out at least a few. Prices are reduc-
ed, and the expense is tritling. To make
the illumination general, we will present
every person who buys from US 25 cents
worth of lanterns, chance in the $55 Sin
ger Sewing Machine drawing Ludden a.
Bates.-AdU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

A large assortment of Overcoats, includ-
ing the fashionable Reversible" at E.
Heidt's-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
sirazI ObseTvsT5ORs,

C1nasnrvs statement q Temperature st
ssraunsh, taken from tas siEnsl Service
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Carpets.

For Children's kits and Suits, the best
assortment at E. Heidt's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Thirty Thousand Dollars Worth OF
CaOthInR

For fine Dress Suit, go to E. Heidt's.-
Adm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

7l 1@1 II = NIOCA,
SUGARS, SYRUP, VINEGAR. FLOUR No
BACCO. GIG RS, ROE. GRIST and WF ~
COFFEE. TEA. SPICES, SOAPS STEM
SARDINEs, TOMATOES, PICKLES i 4655'
S STB ,C TI6 SALMON, ASPARAGUS, w0Rs.
BUTTER and LARD, CANTSTFRS Sg6T
CASE, WIRE COVERS, KERO sENF PT1Jp
SCALES. MEASURES, TINWARE, COFFFF
MILL, NE ATS, etc. WI 81
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
A Boston Car Driver VIII sememb'

Novelties in scarfs and pins. Silk hand
kerchiefs at Levy's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

For good Business Suit, go to E. Heidt's.
-AdV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

ne oaeapsst clothing in town can be
A.1-si a LevY'A-Ads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

FLOODED MARE AND COLT
KENNEDY d BLUM. Auctioneers
THIS DAY, at II O'Clock,
A celebrated and blooded MARE. narfsot,-.
gentle and sound. and with OF, er extra % !
qualities Also. COLT ~ u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21

Red and white under wear at LeYy's.--AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
Election of Directors.

SAVANNAH, December 20, 1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-21
AItttuG Sales GO-lau.
COMPLETE STOCK GROCERIES,
KENNEDY & BLUM, Auetioneor.

FINE HORSE and BUGGY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-03-03
George Eliot as a schcol.e

George Elliott frat went to schoo
ct Nuneaton when she was thirteen
Years old. She was then of moder
ste height, neither stout nor thin
With fair hair and complexion. She
vas decidedly not a pretty girl
but she had a beautiful set of white
even teeth. An old schoolfellow
Iays of her: "Soon after her arriva
| was attracted toward the drawing
room, where she was practising, by
the air OF Bishops Bid me dis
course which l then heard for the
|drst time, and which, child as was
Il knew was being played with the
greatest taste and feeling. But what
icalled forth my childish admiration
and wonder was the amazing rapid
" with which she mastered all heI
lessons, the contents of pages being
made he- own by simply reading
'shem once or twice over. She was
ever at the head of her class, ano
certainly loved learning for learn.
|ipg's sake; so devoted, indeed, was
she, that to the astonishment and
perhaps disgust OF her school. fel,
lows. she always cried when the
holidays came. She learned, besides
English and music. dancing and
French, and was considered a good
French scholar. She was of quiet
|studious habits, and, though gener
|ally preferring books to play, was
nevertheless great favorite among
hla -