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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

Rev. MINOR, of GAINESVILLE, will as
sist the pastor at next quarterly meeting
of the III. E. Church, this place, which
will occur in one week from. next Sab
bath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

The many friends of Sam Seltzer, the
: popular conductor of the B. & o. road,
twill regret to learn of the death of his
mother, which occurred in Columbus on
Friday
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE Nursery, for August, comes with
its usual variety of small talk for the
.@swee ones" rendered doubly attractive
by the happy illustrations. Nursery
Publishing Company, Boston: price
S1.50 per annum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE recent freshet on jug Run un-
covered fine pair of Elk's horns, which
were found OH the run about l 4 miles
from here
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

AMoNs the Belmont county visitors
in the neigRborhood of Freeport, the
Press notes the following: Miss Estep,
of Louisville, and Miss Clara Heskett
Of Burr's Mills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
A LECTURE to YOUNG MEN
ON THE LOSS OF
MANHOOD

Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and
Radical Cure Of Seminal Weaknets, or Sper>
matorrhoss, Induced by Self-abuse, Involuns
tary Emissions, Impotency. Nervous Debinty,
aud I'm pediments 10 Marriage generally; Con-
sumption, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity, ,&c--By ROBERT J. Gull
VERWELL4, NJ. D., author OF the Green
Book" &c. =
The world~renovned author, In this admir-
able Lecture. clearly proves from his own ex-
perience that the awful consequences of Self
abuse many be effecrually removed without
dangerous surgical operations, oougies. In
strum en- Is, rings, or cordials; pointing out q
mode OF cure at once certain and enectual, by
which every sufferer. no matter what his con-
dition may be, may cure himself cheaply,
privately. aud radically.
kEThis Lecture win prove boon to thou
sand and Thousands.
Sent, under seal, In G plain envelope, TO any
address, on receipt OF six cents, or two postage
stamps. srWe have also sure cure for Tape
Worm. 90 Address ,.l n. t..-..-.
THR CULVERWELL MEDICAL co.
IL Aun ST., New York, N. Y
Post Office box 1856. S31-ly -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

IT is expected that Rev. Jesse Mitch
ell. brother of Prosecutor Mitchell,
will preach at the NJ. E. Church, in this
place, next Sabbath morning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

SENATOR HARPER, of the Mt. Vernon
Banner, was robbed of watch valued
at SIS, at the recent Democratic State
Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

~ A MERTToRIoUs article can always
In6A \be reliedon to create alarge demand.
W<SlSuch is Patterson's Worm Syrup.
~ The demand for it is constantly in
creasing. All those who use, pronounce it
the most pleasant and effectual remedy
known, and is always entirely safe. "Chif-
dren cry fer it." Sold by all dealers. % cts,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

PROSECUTOR MITCHELL and family
have returned from Oakland and Harp
er's Ferry, where they had a delightful
visit of ten days
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

HORACE WATERS &Co., of New FORK,
now sell Pianos and Organs on INSTALL
ments in all parts of the country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

WITH the normal school on hand and
the large crowd which will be attracted
to town by the Weir trial, our hotels
will no doubt be crowded next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE thirteenth Ohio cavalry are to
hold a reunion at Sloanss Station, JEFF
ferson county, August 18th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

DIR. W. A. FRANCE is at the National
Hotel, st. Clairsyille, and will remain
until. August 1st. He will return to
Barnesville the I'd of August, and re-
main until the 31st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
baltimore.

July 25- Beef Cattle-Market slow
medium and common 16aLfc lower very
best 5a8a615c; first quality 415a558c;
medium 34a41Sc; ordinary 21sa34c
most sales at 4115a6c
Hogs-Fair supply and moderate de-
mand quoted at Sa9c.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 23,2T2
head: sheep at So OOa5 90; lambs at
S3 50a6 so.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE rains of last Thursday and Fri.
day gave wonderful impetus to vege-
tation, and the beneficial effects on the
growing crops can scarcely be estimated
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

B. F. TALBOT, Dentist, st. Clairsville--
Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for the pain
less extraction of teeth. Office, east of School
House. SITS 1y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

DIR. P. Fl. CLARK, Superintendent of
the Insane Asylum at Athens, under
Governor Bishop, died at IrOnton week
before last.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

OSBORNE expects to keep gen
eral Livery and Feed Stable. Give him
a call q 2S 2t)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

A SOCIAL picnic and dance is to be
held in Sidwell's Grove, two miles east
of this place, to-day Thursday, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE net amount realized from the
Bellaire Loan Exhibition was S2,0oS.3S
being a much less sum than was ex-
pected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE beer shops that patronize Rey-
mann, Wheeling, are all adorned with
new signs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

HANDSOME pARAsoLs are edged with
Spanish lace.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

State Of Ohio, County Of belmont, IS:
III. r. MITCHELL. Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemniy swear that the
above statement Is true to the best ofm
knowledge and belief.
]. r. MITCHELL. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
day OF July, 1881.
f. NJ. CowEN, Notary Public.
DD T COWEN,
Gorrect-AHest. GEO JEPSON,
GEORGE BROWN
7-l4-at Directors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

TNAYIOR.-An persons OF family name Of
L TAYLOR wilIreceive interesting and val.
liable Information by sending address toJ.
KIRK TAYLOR, Jersey City, n,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

FLUFFY HAIR (whatever that isl, is
restored to favor for ladies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE new comet is expected to be very
brilliant about August goth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

CHAMBERS opponents in the judicial
fight are denouncing him vigorously as
a "bolter in 1876"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
Pittsburgh Female College
AND
Conservatory OF Music
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

One hundred full Music Lessons for $tS.
Seven distinct schools; twenty four teachers;
attendance past year 3,S; superior advantages
in Libenl Arts, Drawing and Painting, Elo-
cution, Modern Languages, Needle Work and
Wax Work. Charges less than any equal
school in the United States. Twenty seventh
year opens September 9th; send for new cata-
logue to REv. l. G. PERSHlNG, d. D.,
72S72t Pittsbirg, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

THE A. NJ. E camp meeting at Mar
tins Ferry has closed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
Town and Country.

STRIPED GRENADINES are the most
stylish.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
The First National Bank
OF
ST. cLAlRSVlLLE,
RESOURCES.

At st. CInirsvilIe, in the State of Ohio, Mt the
close of business, June 30th, 1851.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

FIFTY-FoUR NAMES are on the Insti,
tute roll to-day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
WOOL.


JULY 26-Wool-Steady; Ohio and
Pennsylvania Y 42a431ae; medium and
No. Ohio 45a47c; Michigan 39a41c !;
combing and delaine 44a4sc.
Philadelphia.
JULY26-Wooi-Quiet; Ohio, Pa. and
w. Va. medium 45a46; coarse SIC; n, "
Mich, Ind. and Western fine 30a40c; me-
dunn 44a45c; coarse SIC; washed comb
ing and delaine 40a4Sc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

Beaver College & Musical Institute,
EEAyER, PA.
Offers best advantages to young Ladies
for English classical, musical or Art
study at low rates. r. I. TAYLOR. 2S2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
Report of the Judicial Statistics of
Belmont County for the Year End
ing June 3Oth. 1881.

Through the cou tesy of Clelk Dar:ah we are
enabled to lay. before our readers the following
table OF statistics, pertaining to the work of our
Common Pleas during the past year
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

On and after Monday, October 13, 1879,
Bellaire & Southwestern Railway viii be as
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
IN PARTTPIOK-No. i71s.

henry hOruer
vs. D
Benjamin Zurcher. ct al ..-.,-r
TN pursuance OF an order OF sale In the
i above case, issued and 70 me directed nom
the Court Of Common Pleas OF Belmont eounty.
Ohio, will offer at public sale. upon she
premises. on Eta. r.f
Monday, August 9Th, 1881,
At / O'Clock p.m.. the following described
property, to~wit:
Being part OF section H. township L range
8. described rs follows: Beginning At station
first a. q stake planted; themes south with
south alley In Steinersville. Ohio. north 81
west So 9S poles to q STAKE At station second;
thence south 1919 east 2o4 poles 70 station
third near Csptina creeks thence down the
bank OF said creek north 59o east $3.50 poles TO
the place OF beginning containing acres,
more or less, being the same tract Of land
conveyed by Christian Nuoooker 20 the said
Peter Zurcher. May 10th, A. d. 1854; also lots
numbers n, e. 45 and 46, In the town Of Stein :
ersvills, Belmont county, Ohio, - designated
and described on the plat OF said town.
Appraised as follows-First tract, $50 lot Al
at sSS lot a at t25 lot IS Al sl50 lot e6 at -.
Terms-One-third cash; one>third IN one
wear, and one. third In two years. with inter-
est, secured By mortgage.
Ksnnon a Emerson. Pln's att'ys sheriff.
IT'D By L. 2. szpwScK, Deputy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28
ST. q. MARROW GAUGE H. II.
New Time Table.

Going East and West, leave 9:l5 am
Going East and West, leave. APO pm
Connecting with both east and west trains on
b. & o. K. r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

IT is simply marvellous how quickly con
stipation, biliousness and sick headache are
cured by Sellers Liver Pills. fly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

NOTHING so good for Headache and Dys'
pepsia as DR.. METTAUR's HEADACHE AND
DYSPEPSIA Pulls. Price 25 cents. All drug
gsts sell them. fly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

~ JUST RECEIVED a new stock
of Boots and Shoes, ard sold at rock
bottom prices, by BENTLEY & COPELAND.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

Bous, pimples on the face, salt rheum, old
sores, and all cutaneous eruptions disappear
like magic when 'Dr. Lindsey's Blood Search
err is used. t iY
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

W7FOR A NOBBY SUIT OF
CLOTHES, fit, style and price guaran
teed, call on BENTLEY q COPELAND.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

PROSECUTIONS FOR GENES AGAINST THE PERSON.
Number of indictments pending June 30, 80 3
g persons included in indictments -. 3
indictments found within year. - 8
' persons included in indictments . . s
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17
THE LOVERS PARADISE.

Together death shall find US,
Together We will go,
Sweet to lie home assigned us
In the pale world below,
And the fields dedicate
To lovers fortunate.
Love, crouching mid the flowers
OF that uncnding spring,
Within his mothers bowers
Shall watch Us dallying-
There shall we learn how great
Bliss doth nor lovers wait.
Through plains with bloom ALLOWING
And by green meadow sward
Murmur the streamlsts, flowing
In divers sweet accord;
One plays-.with answering song,
The others dance along.
The glad sky never lowers,
Nor glances less than kind
The viper on those flowers
Leaves not its trail behind
There, too, the bird away
Sits singing on the spray.
Ever the winds are breathing
Some music passing sweet
Even the laurels wreathing
Some soft and cool retreat
The happy flowers ne'er lose
The brightness of their hues.
In the vast bowery spaces
OF that delightful land
We, too, shall have our places
Amid the lovers band,
And, free from care as they,
Love, as they love, for aye.
No sweet of ancient story
That shall rot willingly be
To yield her seat of glory,
Lady, to thee and me-
Not though it be her eyes
Made hearts divine their prize.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

The scene Of the hunt for Lon We.
Jams has changed to Hall county, Neb.,
where sherifi's pose is tramping tle
tall timber in search Of the outlaw. An
alleged Ed Williams has been captured
after a lively sllirmish with the officials,
and is safe in jail awaiting the coming
Of Pepin county officers. The partlcu-
lars Of the affair give reason to suppose
that these are the veritable Wisconsin
desperadoes. The lamentable part of
she affair is the missing fire Of the sher-
ifs gun when he had drawn bead ON
Lon Williams.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

A COED Baptist Clergyman 81 Bergen, \. y q, a
stroug temperance man, suffered with kidney
trouble neuralgia, and dizziness almost 10 blind
ness, over two years after he was told that Hop
Btters would cure him because he was efraid
Of and predadCed against Filters" Since his
cure he says meme need fear but trust in fiop BIZ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

Or. Fierce's "Fayorite Prescription is not eS-
toled as "cure.all bat admirably fulflls a
sinsieness OF purpose hr;ug most potent specific
In those chronic weaknesses peculiar 20 women.
Particulars in Dr.. fierce'S pamphlet treatise on
Diseases Peculiar TO Women 90 pages sent for
three stamps, Address WoRLn's pisPRNsARy
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Buffalo. y. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17
Homeopathic Family Medicine Cases

Homeopathic Family Medicine Cases
and books, giving concise directions for
treating all common ailments, are Il
great comfort and a positive saving in
every household. The best assortment
of all styles and prices is found at
Boericke & Tafels Homeopathic Phar-
macy, 50 Clark St, Chicago. Descrip-
tive Price Currents gratis. Business
established in 1885.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17
Rescued from, Dcnth

William j. Coughlm, Of Somcryie, Mass, says,
" In the fall Of 1876 was taken with violent
bleeding of the lungs followed by q severe cough
was admitted to the Ctly Hospital. The doctors
said had a hole in my leH lung. gave up
hope, but friend told me of DR., Vim. Halls Bal
sam Cor the Lungs. ! got a bottle TO my sur
prise | commenced 10 feel better, and to day |
feel in better spirits than | have the past three
years. / hope that every one afflicted with dis
cased lungs will take nr VIM, Halls Balsam, and be
convinced that CONSUMPTION can be cured.n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

The best Corsets and Kid Gloves are
sold by JAMES MORGAN, Milwaukee.
He has just opened another large lot
OF Dress Goods, Dolmans, &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

Or. Pierces "Pelets'--httle liver pills tsugar-
eoated} purify the blood speedily correct all dis.
orders OF the liver, stomach and bowels. by
druggists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

To make new hair grow use CAROLINE, de
odorized extract of petroleum.. This natural
petroleum hair remover as recently improved IS
IL is a delightful dressing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

The Plttsburg Sunday Ledder quotes:
Mr., Martin Karg, Silver Creek, Mimi,
cured a badly wounded horse with ST.
jacobs OIL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17
..rrEpT ala 1.NITJTIfDF

Dr. II. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, \. !. -Dcof Sir
Your Golden Medical Discovery has cured my
boy Of fever core Of two years standing Please
accept our gratitude. Yours truly
HENRY WHITING, Boston, Msss.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

1t was Connecticut minister whose
salary was S25 year and half the fish
he caught,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

Nj. Gambetta never goes within the
doors of any place of worship.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

Ex-Governor Morgan is said to be
worth Sl2,000,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

There is no use talking lndseys Blood
Searcher' is taking the lead for curing all blood
diseases
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17

Mrs. Langtry, the London beauty,
has baby.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-11-17
COMFORT BY THE WAY.

4 Y Tho small boys idea of genuine
IA | Wlcomiort and happiness was 10 be
N NGlpltched into a pond ice cream whose
| u II shores were made of sponge cake.
" | His misery was tho absence IS these
| | / NM pleasant substances. That boy simply
| tIkst represents humanity. Comfort Is up.
| lIIh | lprcciated by e ltrast--wu enjoy
! V,LlI Thing in proportion TO our conception
| I1Anlt lof the disadvantages Of our dcpriva.
| lJRNsg ltion thereof This applies Ia material
| II Ml NJ things Ms wei as to immaicrial con-
| II NnV Vllsidcrations The icicle, whose ap.
| Il9Wt hIpenrance in the winiry cold and
JiH III lhlcakncss sends the Shiyer of discUm-
IViIll Effort through the observer, would sug-
! tVlllllgcSt notions Of the coolest comfort in
| IWt lNlIhot and Sultry days OF the summer
! | WV kIJlscaSuu. And in both sonsons-that
N Wn NH i'm which the iciclo hourishes best
| ! W II inland in the one wherein its absence H.
| 1 NI llWleonspcuouS-tha that most uncUmtorta.
| M hWIhle aud turturiar disease, fheuma-
| tiE H8llIsn. plenliinGy aboundS, caukias
| lIY nIlN pain ami 'sony to myriads of people
WI Hll lAnd yet need not be thus affective
III NlIll ii sufferers would only use ST. JACOBS
| WI L III IOfL, the surost, safest aud epecdicst
| Ni.l III remedy in the whole world for the
| NlB III eradication and cure Of rheumatism
| | WG M and all painful ailments. The follow
| v lAHIl ping from the Rochester tlBrll SCHt0id
| lUEFl shows how some people attend tothetr
| bAllltl lrhenmatsm When young hus-
| pTlilI band had gone from home ana with
| MllllIll fond solicitdc tclegI0phcd bis little
EEIlIll lWiic-' What have YOU for breakfast,
deli{H n land hows the htNY he received the
| -,'l lP hrlct practical and suggestive reply
All Nv BuckWhcat cukch nnd the measles
| XIII II we have the report Of 2 case in our
WITH II midst not WhCic nicaslts was IN the
| NU II Ibii of fare, but WL1rc sciPtic rhcuma-
IW H sm confined Mr.J, Dawson The we'll
RIM II IknuWn ldIch cs;cr druggist, 10 his
I'm III II room for n iup, period II was stated
ltUI II Nuour reporter IN the following words
HIN RE scniui member Of this firm was
I'M III Iitack,;. with sciatic rheumatism
4 ain tgr IftIt ii FINN
The Democratic advocate., 1881-12-17
Leave-Taking.

Not all have learned the fine art of leave
taking in an appropriate manner. When
you are about to depart, do so at once,
gracefully and politely, with no dallying.
Don't say Its about time [ was going,
and then settle back and talk on aimlessl y
for another ten minutes. Some people have
Just such a tiresome habit. They will even
rise, and stand about the room in various
attitudes, keeping their hosts also standing,
and then by an effort succeed in getting as
far as the hall, when new thought strikes
them. They brighten up visibly and stand
for some minutes longer, saying nothing of
Importance, but keeping every one in a
restless, nervous state. After the door Is
opened the prolonged leave taking begins,
and every body in general and in particular
is invited to call Very likely last thought
strikes the departing visitor which his friend
must risk cold to hear. What a relief
when then the the door is finally closed ?
There is no Disgusting the fact that they
are truly glad he has at last gone. Don't
do that way Make your leave taking gen
orally short. There is no need of being
Extensively abrupt but when you are ready
to gO-gO.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-12-17
Fijian Feastings.

The taro is of a bluish-gray color, and
both in appearance and consistency resem-
bles mottled soap. As its name suggests
(A1um esculentum) } its leaves are like those
of our own arum greatly magnifed; while
those of the yam are like very rich con-
volvulus, as is also its habit of growth,
each plant being trained along tall reed
A great many varieties are cultivated, inclu-
ding one the root of which is throughout of
a vivid mauve. The sweet potato is also in
common use, and bread-fruit and bananas
are abundant The favorite method of pre-
pairing the two latter is to wrap them upin
a large leaf and bury them till they ferment.
The stencil when the leaf is dug up is sim
ply intolerable to the uneducated nose OF
the foreigner, but the Fiiian inhales it with
delight, therein scenting the mdndrui
/ DREAD and puddings in which his soul de-
lights These puddings are sometimes
made on a gigantic scale on the occasion of
any great gathering of the tribes. We
were told of one that measured twenty feet
in circumference, and on the same occasion
there was dish of green leaves prepared
ten feet long by five wide, whereOn were
piled turtles and pigs roasted whole; also a
wall of cooked fish, five feet in height and
twenty feet long. Certainly the masses of
food accumulated on these great days beat
everything we have heard of ancient Scot
tish funeral feasts Mr. Calvert describes
one festival at which he was present where
there were fifteen tons of sweet pudding,
seventy turtles, fifty tons of cooked yams
and taro besides two hundred tons which
were iudiciously reserved, and as much yam
coma root as would have filled five carts.
The mode of laying the table on these occa-
sons is peculiar. All food is arranged in
heaps; layer of cocoanut as foundation,
then baked yams and tarO; next the gigan
tic puddings on green banana leaves, the
whole surmounted by pigs and turtles.
These are roasted whole in huge ovens, or
rather pits in the ground, perhaps ten feet
deep and twenty in diameter, which are
first lined with frewood, on which is laid
layer of stones. When these are heated
the animals to be roasted are laid on them,
with several hot stones inside to secure
cooking throughout; then comes covering
of leaves and earth, and the baking process
completes itself. When all is ready certain
men are told off, who carefully apportion
this mass of food among the various tribes
present, these subdividing among them
selves, and great is the need forpunctilious
observance of all cermonies and points of
etiquette, as the smallest breach thereof
would inevitably be noted, and involve GER
tain revenge-or rather would have done
so before the people became Christians
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