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CHARITY HOSPITAL.

At q meeting of the committee ap-
pointed for the parish of Vermilion, to
solicit contributions for the benefit of
the Charity Hospital of New Orleans,
it was resolved that the following
persons be designated as subcommittee
to aid and assist in said solicitations
and collections.
The following persons have been ap-
pointed subcommittee to solicit con-
tributions for the Charity Hospital
Funds, viz
LIST ward, SEVERN Leblanc, NJ C
Broussard, j Bite Leblanc. Mrs Colombo
Broussard, Mrs C H Remick and Mrs
Lucien Lasalle.
End ward, w w Kuehling, Austin
Lee, Simmonette Leblanc, Leo Landry,
Mrs Hy Belaire, Mr. Henry Moss, and
Mrs ] N Williams.
3rd ward, Rev A M Mehault, Lastie
Broussard, Demosthene Trahan, j }
Abadie, J H Putnam, Mrs L Sokoloski
and Mrs Jos T Labit.
4th ward, Remi Broussard Desire O
Broussard, F D Lege, Mrs Maurice Vii
lien, Mrs Treville Broussard and Mrs
Frank Wall.
5th ward, John Abshire, Martin Sar.
yer, Howard Hoffpauir, Mrs Dennis
Henry, Mrs Ivy Hoffpauir.
! 9th ward, Jules Laurent, Eugene De.
champs, Ambrose Mouton, M L Nor
ton, Arvene Hebert, Calvin Campbell,
Joseph Lemaire, Aurellien Broussard,
Mrs Henry C Harrington. Mrs Ben
Faulk, Mrs E C Kibbe.
7th ward, John Nugier, A A Flory
H H Bartels, A Theall, Levi S Rice
Isaac White, Mrs L ] Feray, Mrs K
Nourse, Mrs Sarrazin HILBERT, Mrs Mon
roe Leblanc, Mrs L H Kibbe, NrsN j
Campbell.
1t was further resolved that said sui
committees be requested and urged Il
obtain without delay all such sums Al
the charitably disposed persons of theil
neighborhood may see proper to don
ate, for the benefit of this most nobl.
and useful institution and upon col
lections made they are requested tt
turn over the amounts to any of tn
members of the Parish committee, who
will receipt for the same, and who viii
transmit the collections to the propel
officers of said Charity Hospital.
Abbeville, La, April 28th 1883.
r. P. O'BRYAN,
A. NUNEz, }Co mmittee
w. D. WHITE.
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The Charity Hospital.

In this issue we publish the
names of the persons designated
by the Parish Committee, as sub
committees, to aid and assist in
the solicitation Of contributions
for the New Orleans Charity Hos
pital.
1t is to be hoped that the ladies
and gentlemen who have been Sc.
lected to assist in this matter, will
give prompt attention to the duty
which is by this appointment i'm
posed upon them ; for we claim
that the maintenance Of the Char
ity Hospital is a duty which we
one and all are morally bound.
This noble Institution, is one
which for years has offered shelter
and proper nursing and care to
the sick Of every nation, who may
have come to its doors, and this
for charity.
1t has now grown too small to
|give the room required for its pa
tients and the funds proposed to
be raised are to be expended in its
enlargement. Let US then come
with open and willing hands tc
help build up and maintain ar
Institution so useful, and We be
lievc that each will respond to THU
call, when they consider that thu
charity there given goes to tn
benefit of the sick who are il
needy circumstances, and as nj
one can say what a day may bring
forth many Of US may yet live tt
have returned to him the small
bit of bread he may now cast upol
the waters in aiding in the time o
its great need this great institu
ton.
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SCHOOL BOARD.


ABBEv1LLEs April 81, 1883.
The School Board met this day in
extra session, for the purpose of passing
on the Bond of the Treasurer elect Mr..
N. C. Young, with the following men,
bers present, to wit: w. w. Edwards,
President, and Messrs. John Nugier, J.
Messrs. John Morgan. NJ. c. Broussard
and Nathan Perry.
The aforesaid Bond having been ex
amined, the same was rejected, by req
son of the affidavit attached thereto not
showing the qualification of the sureties
III conformity to law.
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet on Saturday May 5th 1883.
w. W. EDWARDS, President.
J. N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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E!

All persons who are indebted
to the community heretofore exist;
ing between Jacob Isaacs and his
deceased wife, Sophia Kahn, are
hereby notified that such indebt.
edness must be settled with the
undersigned within thirty days
from the date hereof, otherwise
suit will be instituted against
them.
All persons having claims
against said community are re-
quested to present the same to the
undersigned, within the same de-
lay.
JACOB IsAACs.
April 7th 1883.
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among the numerous candidates
for the coveted honor. The statue
of Professor Henry will be the
first of a civilian unveiled in this
city. The President is to be pres
ent and take part in the ceremony.
The Post Master General has
approved a design for a two cent
stamp submitted by the American
Bank Note Company. The new
stamp will bear THE .vighette of
Washington, with a perfectly
plain band. The color has not
been determined upon.
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lie D.

BRoussARD- - BRoUssARD - By
the Rev. Father Mehault, at the
Catholic Church of Abbeville, on
Wednesday April 25th, at high
mass, Mr.. Remy Broussard to
Miss Odilia Broussard, all Of this
parish. No cards.
We extend our most hearty
wishes for the happiness Of the
above mentioned couple, may
their voyage Of life be a long
happy and uninterrupted bliss
May the waves of adversely touch
but lightly those two hearts, and
the cup of happiness be always
full to overflow.
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P E Is!

Obtained, and all other .,i
in the u. s. Patent Ofice
to for MODERATE WE!
Our office is opposite = W
Patent Office, and we or 49,. -
Patents in less time ina,
mote from W~ASHLNG7Oa.; r,.r
Send MODEL OR DKAsuss
We advise as TO patentae'rI,.ys NY M
charge; and We make ny ~ G Do.1Tnp
UNLESS WE OBTAIN -.
We refer, here, TO the Po,:
the supt. of Money Order p. ~.
to officials Of the U, . f''s.
fee. FOR circular, adv,ce'
and reference to actual ~.
your own State or county, sa "a
G. A. SNOW 4COt
Opp. Pat. Office, WashlnsNs-
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e n M s,

The M~sR1p1oNAL, is published weekly
in English and French, at two dollars rs
advance.
Advertisements will be inserted at $l.UO
per SQUARE OF ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements published In English
and French will be charged for both Ian
guakcs. ...,..a n,
lsas than two dollars and fifty cents.
PAYMENT of al advertisements Is con.
aidarsd due Immediately after their FIRST
Advertisements not marked with the
number Of insertions required, Will Dc
published until otherwise ordered sno
charged for accordingly. ~
Ten dollars in advance is required 10,
announcing candidates for office ane
election tickets or other job-wofk mus
be paid for on delivery.
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Official Notice.

The following is a probable estimate
exhibiting the various Items of expendi-
lure for the year 1883, adopted by the
Police jury at a regular session held on
the I'd day of April 1883, and ordered to
be publ shed for thirty days in the official
journal according to lew before levying the
same on the taxable property OF this parish.
By order of the Police Jury
/ Criminal prosecution fund q mills
2 Grand. Petit Jurors, Jury Com. 1
3 Printers h Stationer's i"
4 Parish & District Attorney / {
5 Sheriff for holding Court
Magistrates, Constable, Physi-
clan, Collector e Assessors
Police Jurors, Clerk, Consta-
BILE, Finance Committee g. Treasu-
rer
s Roads g. Bridges !"
Paupers e. Indigent persons
10 Public Schools.
II Special Jail Tax 81
Total, thirteen l. a half mills l33
April It'll 1888
A. LACoUR;
Clerk,
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N O tt c B
LAND OFFICE, at New 0r}sus
g.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orsua u
5.h April IN
Notice is hereby given that ~ n
lowing-named settler has filed nodaG
his intention to make fnsl prosf H.
port of his claim, and that "
will he made before the Judes
of Court, at Abbeville, La, sn III
of May 1883, viz Ozene NDe4(f
Vermilion parish, La, for the SW |.
tor of Section %, t II SR 3 east
He names the following witnal94
prove his continuous residence
and cultivation of said land, yil; -
gust Vincent, Luc Brcaasale
Preiean and Lewis L. Bouras 6
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
C. B. DARRAIL, Regist4
April 1885,. F.s
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

The Courier Journal of last
month, contains this little person
al which may be of interest to some
of our readers as it is to us =
"Dr. Clarence J. Edwards, OF
Louisiana, who recently graduated
with distinction from the Medical
Department of the University OF
Louisville, left Wednesday for his
home. The best wishes of his nu-
merous friends in this city attend
him."
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

go q week made at home by Il. Z
DSA dustrioos. Best busns.
before the public. Capital not ~.
We will start You. Men, women ~
and girls wanted everywhere 4 ~
for u.s. Now is the time. Yon -
work in spare time, or give your -.
time to the business. No other ID:
ness will pay you nearly q MN
one can fail to make epormous =, ~
engaging at once. Costly Quit
terms free. Money made fat ~
and h%onorably. Address, TRUI nj
Augusta, Maine
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Important Notice.

All persons wishing to make publica-
tions Of tableaux, ETC., are hereby notl-
fed that from and after date salo no.
tices must be accompanied by tne
printers fee, or same deposited VIII
the Clerk of Court, otherwise, they VIII
not be published. We cannot afford &c
work for glory. much less promises.
April LIST 1882.
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NEW YORK LETTER.
NEW YORK, April 18th 1883.

New YORK, April 18th 1888.
DEAR EDITOR AS l have not
had a chat with you for quite
sometime I will place before you
a few points which may prove Of
interest to your many readers.
Business is in full blast in the
great Metropolis-Broadway is
"chocked" with people from sunrise
to the mid of night
Spring, from all appearances is
upon us. The parks and squares
are carpeted with green grass and
sweet violets /; and sparkling and
MASKING" is in full bloom.
However it is probable that to-
morrow the ground will be cover.
ed with snow as to-day a heavy
overcoat feels "just good" and the
skies above are dark and heavy
look ing.
The people are very energetic.
From dawn to the close Of day
can be heard "any rags or bot.
ties" "any oranges or bananas"
and like sentences. The above
terms are constantly ringing in
your ears and are quite provok'
ing throughout the whole day, ev'
en- at night you do not get peace
till a late hour.
It is said here that one.fourtE
of a servants time is employed an
swering to buyers Of rags and bot
ties.
All the medical colleges have
closed their winter session excep'
physicians and Surgeons" which
will close shortly. By the by
three Of the latter's students wer'
summoned to the Yorkville Polic'
Court a few days ago charged b.
lone of their fellow students
German jew-of having called
him "Dr. Smoke" When th'
Judge heard the charge agains
: them he rapidly terminated tn
case by laughing and saying II d
not think that is a crime-G'
home, gentlemen, and sin n
more"
Barnum is still at Madison
> square Garden drawing crowd
with his Jumbo and baby ele
!. plant.
] All the theatres are busy a
work-Miss Mary Anderson tn
noted southern actress is at tn
Grand Opera House taking tn
part of Juliet in the we'll know
g drama of Shakespear-She is jus
beautiful to behold
fl Excuse brevity as spare time i
hard to fine. An revoir,
CAD1A.
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NOTICE.

The public are herehv 49,.
not to receive labor or hire N, III.
or son JOSEPH MORRISON. =.
left my home, Or pay any uo.., !. ;
work done to any one but H. M :
signed. s'0ss'
April Eth 1883,
RosE Nurp,
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Work given out. On receipt
of YOUR address we will make an
offer by which you can earn So to
81 evenings, at your home. Men,
women, boys or girls can do it.
II. c.. Wilkinson & Co., 1876 and
1877 Fulton street, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Blankets and comforts have
been in r~equisition every night,
of late, on account of the GOODNESS
of the nights.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

When a man takes the law into
his own hands he soon finds ont
that he is very much in need Of a
lawyer: .....
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

New Iberia and Salt Mine rail
road is to be pushed on to Able
Vile as soon as the right Of way
is allowed by those living on the
proposed line, a survey is soon to
be made.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

The Pope has decided that any
priest, who has participated in the
Irish agitation, shall not become
a bishop.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

State of Louisiana-25th Nse.s|
Court--Par,sh Of Vcrmilion-el
$50. q. q
Succession of Coralie Mart
Notice is hereby given 81
parties interested insthe sal9l -
cession~ or having any oploaup..
to make to the tableau y 81
fcation of debts and chniges y
settlement Of proceeds q ~.
of said succession to fle ile s.
in writing in the ofise IL
clerk of court within yen ~
from date hereof.
Given under my band
court, this 18th day O
1883. ~.
LAsr1e BRoussARD, C's'L
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AVIS All PuRIIn

AVIS AU PUBLT0
LIE public est pr4venp ~.
defends ct dome avis de no ~ ~
s%outenir nj cngager mon 81.
neur, Joseph Morrison, sans
ordre. Je poursuirvrai r;Oo,...
sement toute personue oui ensss.
dra mes ordres.
7 avril 1883. -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

The corn crop now planted is
bound to suffer from the protract-
ed drought with which we are
now visited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

One of the men accused of the
murder Of Cavendish and Burke
declines TO be defended and will
plead guilty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Marriages have been very fire.
ouent of late in our burgh. We
wish the happy couples a continu'
alton of felicity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

The Bird ward brigade has re-
haired the road in the Area lane
leading from town towards the
south.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Eggs are keeping up their price
at Is cents a dozen ; years ago
this luxury was had at cents all
over town and the country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

The man who hates everybody
else can be no great admirer Of
himself.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Smuggling is reported as being
carried on a large scale on the
Rio Grand.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Let those without sin cast the
first stone and there will be no
windows broken.
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THE SOUTHERN CUGll't
TOR.

Now is the time to 49,
for the old and reliable g,n
tural Journal. It is IN ~ y.
volume and stands a. = i ~.
Of agricultural papers; oostiui;a.
published by the Con'
Atlanta, Ga. ~ .pss1
Price l.ov
Clubs Of 1O...... ao,o0 I
Clubs of 20. ~ w
THE WEELY CONs...nIf
''1 The GREAT SOUTHERN
'Price...... ..$1,5oa
{ c irls Of io......12.@ ! !
Clubs of 20......2oG,Ws ,,p
The Cultivator and "s
the same address -
Agents waited every , xe.s.
eral commission: aA1, dr'oS
ooN' Atlaus''
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Chickens are q great scarcity
in our town ; they cannot be
bought for love nor money.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-28

Economy is the mother Of. rich
es, sure enough ; but she does not
have . large family.
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III LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1888.

(From u Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1883.
This IS emancipation day, or
the twenty-6rst anniversary of the
day that brought liberty to tho
of the District of Columbia.
Extensive preparations have been
made by the colored population,
and the event is to be celebrated
with an sclat surprising all former
occasions. An immense process
sion is now being formed around
the Lincoln statue in front Of the
City Hall, which will parade the
principal streets. The military
part of the procession includes
companies from Norfolk, Balti.
more, Richmond, and Petersburg,
besides eight or ten local compan-
les. There are many civic organ
izations in line with such imposing
names as 'Gallileean Fishermen"
Celestial Golden Link" and "Im.
perial Independent Fern Leaf"
There are several decorated six
horse cars on which arb enthron-
ed, respectively, the Queen OF
Freedom, Goddess of Liberty, and
other Imaginary deities. The
kaleidoscope scene presented by
tho mingling Of the gay, varied
uniforms of all these companies
and organizations is striking and
picturesque. 1t is a grand day
for the Africans, and a kind of
demonstration exactly suited to
his tastes. ]
Another imposing procession
paraded on F. Street last week.
Ex-senator Conkling was walking
at its head on his way to argue a
case in the Patent Office. he
wore a black coat and vest with
grey trousers, and big;silk hat
an addition to his style since his
residence in New York City. He
moved along with the stately pom
derosity of Jumbo. Behind him
came his secretary loaded with
books and papers. Next followed
five boys single file, weighted
down with more books and papers
and lastly came the associate
counsel Of two walking abreast
The procession was swallowed BY
the Patent Office, the starting
street went about its business, anc
the world resumed its diurnal mo
ton.
The latest news from the illus
trious tourists is to the effect thai
they reached Florida just in tim'
to find the country m~alarious, tn
orange season just over, the sand
full of Aeas, and the thermometer
average Sc degrees. The fishing
lis Door and conducted under grea
difficulty. The only good spor
down there is alligator shooting
and that entails as much risk t
} life az bull fighting. The mosqui
! toes and feas are not languid lik
: the climate would be supposed t.
: make them, but possess all the TN
. tanned energy Of the far North
lone of their bites will produc
1 lameness, and the President ha
: been bitten by them until he ha
become reconciled to 60 back t
the Office seekers.
81 While the President is sufferin
t the delights Of travel, his youn
b son is holding orgies with his co
e lege companions in the Whit
e House, where the ghosts of twe1
e ty Presidents look down upon hin
, to say nothing Of the portrait
a Mrs. Hayes dedicated to cold VI
. ter. Young Arthur came hel
e|with the Princeton College Gle
It Club, and after their performane
at Lincoln Hall they adjourned
the White House where they mi
ola number Of young society ladit
- l..~1 oLouo~o~
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Everybody is wishing for rain.

When all is lost, save honor
nothing is lost.
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A number of nihilists are on
trial at St. Petersburg.
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Vy L ~ V
to say nothing Of the portrait Of
Mrs. Hayes dedicated to cold wa
ter. Young Arthur came here
with the Princeton College Glee
Club, and after their performance
at Lincoln Hall they adjourned to
the White House where they met
a number Of young society ladies
and danced and drank champagne
until morning. If the scenes of
that evening are not portrayed in
the Police Gazette it will be be-
cause the paper has been bought
off or lacks its Usual enterprise.
The National Academy Of Sci
ences will meet for their annual
session in this city tomorrow
Tuesday,. This meeting will be
of more than usual interest as the
statue Of Professor Henry, to be
placed in the Smithsonian grounds
will be unveiled during the ses'
sion. A president will be elected
to ell vacancy caused by the death
of Professor Rogers, and nine new
members will be elected. This
! latter circumstance creates great
interest, as there is much anxiety
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-09-06

JOhnny's parents are puzzling them
selves whether that youth is likely to
turn out spendthrift or a person Of
intensely economical habits, shrewd
politician or rogue, and all because OF
a little incident that happened while
the family was recently spending sea-
son of recreation in the country. The
other night, az they sat down to tea as
usual, the horrifying intelligence was
brought front the pantry that the milk
and cream that had been set out for the
bowls and berry dishes of the company
had all disappeared. The first sugges-
ton was, of course, that it was the cat,
but when it was suggested that the
family kept no cat, suspicion pointed
its wither;ng finger at Johnny. John
n.y." said bis sire, in the accents of
man who had been disappointed in his
supper, did YOU drink that milk"
..Ye-yes, did, replied the culprit,
screwing tear out of his eye with his
knuckle. .'And what did you do il
for?" was the next question in the
catechism which leads to a licking.
Cause said Johnny, blubbering, Il
saw big cloud comm up. and thought
twas goin' to be a thunderstorm, and
I knew thunder soured the milk and
'twouldn't be good for nothin', and SO
l pitched in ard drank it up to save it,"
and he wept afresh. Neither his
story nor his tears, however, averted
the interview with his sire which subse-
gu :ntly took place in the woodshed.-
Boston Journal
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-09-06

| with a smile. THAT is the young
man." he added, nodding toward
Gregory.
The latter was boy aged about four.
teen. He was drawing map at the
| wide table near the window.
"A bright boy, should judge, come
mented the visitor. looking over the top
of his glasses. HE applied for clerk
ship in my mill. and referred me to you.
His letter of application shows that he
is a good penman. How is he at fig-
ures?''
..Rapid and correet,' was the reply.
That's good! Honest, is he?"
"Oh, yes," answered Mr.. Lamar.
1.-THE work is not hard. and he will
be rapidly promoted. should he deserve
| it. Oh! one question more, MIR. Lamar;
is the boy trustwOrthy?'
81 regret to say that he is not.' was
the grave reply.
..Eh!' cried the visitor. '.Then I
don't want him.
That ended the interview.
20 uncle"' cried Gregory, bursting
into tears.
He had set his heart upon obtaining
the situation, and was very much disap-
pointed over the result.
Gregory, / could not deceive the
| gentleman" Mr.. Lamar said, in low
tone, more regretful than stern. ''YOu
are not trustworthy, and it is a serious
failing; nay, fault. rather. Three in
stances occurred, within rs many weeks.
which sorely tried my patience, and
cost me loss of time and money!"
Mr., Lamar's tone changed into one
of reproach, and his face was dark with
displeasure.
II gave you some money to deposit in
bank he resumed. You lcitered
until the bank was closed. and my note
went to protest. One evening 1 told
you to close the gate at the barn. You
neglected to do so. The colt got out
through the night, fell into a quarry
and broke its leg. / had to shoot the
pretty little thing, to put an end to its
suffering"
Gregory lifted his hand in a humili-
ated way.
'.Next l gave YOU a letter to mail.
You loitered to watch man with q
tame bear. The nine o'clock mail will
do you thought But it didn't, being
way mail, and not through mail.
On the following day went fifty miles
to keep the appointment / had made.
The gentleman was not there to meet
me, because he had not received my
letter. lost my time. and missed all
the benefit of what would have been to
me profitable transaction. 1t is not
too late for you to reform; and unless
you do reform your life will prove fail
ure.'
The lesson was not lost upon Gregory.
He succeeded in getting rid of his heed
less ways. and became prompt, precise,
! trustwOrthy.-S.S S. Times.