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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-04
AMOSE ENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-''MICHAEL. STROGOFF"
The dramatzaton of Mr.. Jules Verne's ex-
citing story michael Strogoff," which was pre-
sented at the Grand Opera-house last night, is
the best stage version of the novel that has ever
been seen in this city. The scenic accessories
were particularly good, the battle scene being
marked by picturesqueness in coloring and
high degree Of realism in detail. The dramatic
assumptions creditable Mr. Joseph
Slayton made manly and courageous Strogoff,
a fitting counterpart to it. Miss
Arnolds Nadia was fnll of grace and
tenderness. Miss Cecile Rushs Maria and the
other leading parts We're creditably presented
the war correspondents being amusingiy repre
ssnted-in accordance with the prevalent stage
caricatures, by Messrs. Francoeur and Mr.. Hoist.
Mile BrianZa, an excellent premier, whose dane
ing is very graceful and artistic, led the ballet,
assisted by Nine. Cappellini and Mile Carullo,
the new dances, particularly 1.-The Mikado bal
let," icing very cleverly given. Michael
Strogof' will be the attraction for the remainder
of the week, performances being given tonight,
tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.
THE MODJEsKA ENGAGEMENT.
The advance sale of seats for the engagement
of the distinguished actress Nine Modjeska,
the first part of next week, will begin al the box
office of the Grand this morning and large
demand is anticipated. Modieska has always
been favorite actress in indianapolis, as else
where, it being generally acknowledged that, in
emotional and classical comedy roles she has
no superior. The repertoire will be as follows
Monday evening. 'As You Like It," Tuesday
evening, ''Mary Stuart" Modjeska's first pre-
sentaton of this part in this city, Wednesday
matinee. Camille" Wednesday evening,
Twelfth Night"
NOTES
At Englishs, the "Romany Rye" is playing to
good houses, and will continue as the attraction
during the remainder OF the week.
At the Museum, Padgett's company is playing
Called Back" and at the Zoo the attraction is
the Silbons Comedy Comnanv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-04

HEBRON, the jeweler, at East Washington,
says that you will make mistake if you buy
single article in the watch and jewelry line with
out first examining his goods and prices. All
goods warranted exactly as represented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-04
To Sporting Men.

If you want the best powder made ask your
merchant for Warren's Snap Shot or Sporting
Powder. If they don't keep it ask them to get
it for You. If you use it once you will not have
any other We offer very fine assortment of
breech and muzzle-loading guns at largely re-
duced prices. Give us cali.
HILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
35 South Meridian st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-04

We are offering some splendid
bargains in Overcoatings, Suit
ings and Trouserings. This is
an excellent time to get first
class Suit at a very moderate
price. Remember, our cutter
is the best in the city, and we
do nothing but the finest class
of work in this department.
Our stock of Imported and Do
mestic Suitings is the largest in
the State.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
Business and Legal
BLAN KS

The following are kept regularly in stock at THE
CLARION Office. PrieA soc. per qrire; s1.50 per
hundred; single blanks, 10e-alI by mail, postage
paid. In ordering it viii be sufficient to give the
figure the left, and say Series b:
No. Series B.
1-Mercant's Deed OF Trust Kinds County.
anv Co,,tv
3-Deed Of Trust general form
deed OF Trust for Rent
Deed OF Trust for Rent and Supplies
6-Contraet for Share of Crop
Warranty Deed. as per Code 1880
s. " - old form
= with Vendors Lien.
lO-Quit Claim.
Ii-Bond for Title
l2-Bond, adapted to any obligation.
I3-BOnd for Public Officers
14-Contraetor's Bond to County
15-Bridge Contractors Bond
I6-General Lease
17-Road OverseeI's Commission and ReSort
IS-Tax Collectors Deed
l9-Sherif7s Deed and Execution
20-lndemnifying Bond to Sheriff.
| 21-Sherifs sale,
22-Merchants Affidavit TO Stock.
| Other Blanks printed to order. at short notice
! Address J. l.. POWER, JACKSON, Miss.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
MERCHANTS DEEDS OF HRU'
CHURCHES.

METHODIST CHuRcH-Rev. G. c. Andrews D. D.,
pastor Sabbath services IL a. m- and p. M Pray
er meeting every Wednesday night Sabbath school,
ga. m. W. /. Nugent, Superintendent
PREsBYrERIAS CHURCH.-Rev. John Hunter, d.
ID pasttrr Sabbath services IL a M, and Z p m.
PRAYER meeting every Tuesday night Sabbath
School a. m J. L. Power, Superintendent
BAPTIST CHURCH-Rev. H. F. Sproles, pastor.
Sabbath services IL a. m, and p. m. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday night, at O'Clock Sabbath
School, a.
BETH ISRAEL CosGREGATIoS--No minister al
present
CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Rev. H. Oberfeldt, pastor.
Sabbath seryices-Mass a. M, High Mass, 10 a. M,
yespers and Sabbath School at p M Mass every
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Pearl Lodge No. % (Masoniel-Meets Sd Monday
night of each month";
Jackson Royal Arch Chapter No 6.-Meets 4th
Monday night of each month.
Mississippi Commandery No. /, Knights Templar.
Meets I'd Monday night of each month.
Capitol Lodge No. II, l. o. O. F.-Meets every
Thursday night.
Choctaw Encampment No. 3, 1. o. o. F.-Meets
LIST and Sd Fridays.
Pearl Lodge No. 80, knights of Pythias-Meets
I'd and 4th Tuesdays.
Central Lodge No. T64 Knights OF Hon0r.-Meets
I'd and 4th Fridays
Jackson Lodge No. los, Knights and Ladies of
Honor.-Meets I'd and 4th Wednesdays
knights OF the Golden Rule.-Meets I'd and Sd
Wednesday in each month, at the West Jackson
Hall.
Lee Council American Legion of Honor.-Meets
list and Sd Tuesdays.
Catholic Knights OF America-Branch No. 27.--
LIST and Sd Sunday each MONTH
Knights OF ST. John, Commandery No. 26.-2d
and 4th sunday each month.
Mannasseh Lodge No. 200, l. o. b. B.-Meets
every Second and Fourth sunday at their Lodge
Room in the Jewish Temple.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE,


CoSArI soUHERsFrom Cincinnati Chattanooga, Lexington,
to 6mles
o New eans82 miles
VICKsBURG MERIDIANMidian to mil
mile
III miles; Shreveport, Queen
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS,
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

IUSArIC AsYLUM-Dr. T {. Mitchell, Superin-
tendent
EAST MISSISSIPPI INSANE ASYLUM, MERIDIAN
DR.. c. A. Rice Superin tendent-
DEAF AND DUMB ISsTITUTIoN.-J. r. Dobyhs,
Superintendent.
INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.-Dr. w. S. Lang
ley, Superintendent.
PENITENTIARY.-T. J. McQuiston, Superinten-
dent; Hamilton, Hoskins & Co., Lessees.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT.
Semi Annual Terms-3d Monday of October and
list Monday OF April. At the October Term the
Docket of the First Middle District is taken uI
on the first day of the term; the Docket OF the
Third or Northern District, on the LIST Monday o.
January aud the Docket of Second or Southern
District on the Sd Monday of February: AT Aprl
Term Dock of the several Districts taken as may
be ordered by the Court
J. A p CAMPBELL. Chief Justice.
T. E. COOPER, Associate Justice
JAS NJ. ARNOLD, Associate Justice
OLIVER CLIFTON, Clerk.
q -. L. Dem "
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
LEGAL BLANKS!
For Justices of the Peace

Order by No All Blanks not marked#
are quarter sheet, or 48 to quire Blanks
markets, "a TO quire.
No .Serie, A.
Summons
2-SubRenl
3-Venire Facias-(Jury Summons).
4-Attachment for Witness.
5-Genera1 Affidavit.
6-Afidavit for Bench Warrant.
Bench Warrant.
S-Affidavit for Peace Warrant
Bond to Keep the Peace.
l0-Mittimus & Conviction.
11-%Senter sand Mittimus, With column
I2-Affidavit& Attachment and Bond.
3-@Attachment Writ.
Execution, with fee bill attached
I5-Affidavit for Search Warrant
16-Search VIBRANT and Return.
17-@Affidavit for Writ of Seizure.
18-*Writ OF Seizure
l9-Affidavit in Garnishment where de-
PENDANT has no visible effects.
20-Writ of Garnishment.
2l-HAfidavit for Appeal, and Bond, in
Civil Cases
~ Bond, in Criminal Cases, to Appear at
Circuit Court.
q Affidavit In Replevin.
24-Writ of Replevin.
25- Bond of Defendant in ReplevIn.
20 Replevy Bond in Attachment.
27-*A Affidavit and Bond in Attachment for
Rent
| 2S-Attachment Writ for Rent due.
29-Unlawful Entry and Detainer, and
Warrant.
/ 30-Cla.mants' Affidavit for Trial of the
Right of Property.
Underwriting Bond.
80 Abstract of Judgment from Justice
Court.
| 33-Notice of Protest
| 34-S Protest.
! 35-@ Affidavit for Distress Warrant, and
Warrant.
36-*V enditioni Exponas
| 37-Atfidavit to Account.
3S-Returns of Fines and Penalties.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
WEST FELICIANA RAILROAD.

Bayou Sara, Mississippi River o Woodvlle
Wednesday,
Ma Bayou a r.. M
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
CITY OFFICERS.
PI1RIIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

CoLLEeE GREEN, fwhite)-Jno. 7. Buck, J. NJ.
Rawlins Henry Strauss.
WEST JACKSON, (white)--w. G. Bradley, A. Mi
zel, W. /. simmons.
CoLoRED Elijah Robinson, Isaac Washington,
PeytOn Robinson.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
,foh1a Mobile to Okolona Noh
Division Okolona Cairo.

MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD-B BRANCHES.
COLUMBUS BRANCH.
Columbus to Cobb's miles; to Artesia, 1876 miles
SrARKvuLE BRANCH.
starkviIle to Sessuns 6S miles; to Artesa, 1o1 miles.
ABERDEEN BRANCH.
Aberdeen to Sykes, miles; to Muldon, miles
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
HOW TO SAVE MONEY IN SUBSCRIBING FOR NEWSPAPERS
THE CLARION CLUBBING LIST.


NEW ORLEANS IIslESDEMOCRAI CIV ey So 81
\.
AMERICAN AGRICULTURST, N.
:
.
q :
4
4
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, weekly
:
ARTHURS HOME MAGAZINE,
=
BAPTIST RECORD, (CInton)
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
KINDS COUNTY cHANCERY COURT.

First District, at Jackson, on ID Mondays March
and September-12 days. Second District, at Ray
mond on Sd Mondays June and December-l2
days. L. G.. Peyton, Judge; W. T. Ratlih, Chaneery
Clerk-offce at Raymond; A. q. Moore, deputy
office at Jackson.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Regular meetings at Jackson on last Monday in
December and Sd Monday in June. At Raymond,
last Monday in January and ID Monday in July.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04

Jackson Benevolent Soeiety.-1st and 81 Monday
nights.
Jackson Beneficial Benevolent Society list and
Sd Monday nights.
Zien Friends Society-2d and 4th Monday nights.
Scs.and Daughters Of Jacob.-2d and 4th We'd
nesday nights.
FIRE COMPANIES.
WV S. HAMILTON, Chief Engineer Fire Depart'nt.
JACKSON, No. 1.-{SteaDerl-1st Monday L light
in each mocth.
GEN, No. 2--R.gular meetings 1st Tuesday.
WEST Jackson, Mo. - Stexmer)-2d Tuesday
nsght each month
PEARL Hook AND LADDER, No. Regular
meeting Sd Wednesday night in each month.
HoPE No. 3.-1st Wednesday night each month
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
MEMpHIs. SELMA AND BRUNSWICK RAIIRoAD.

At the date of this publication this early compile
tion from Memphis to Holly Springs Distance, mi
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04

MOBILE AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD.
GEORGIA PACIFIC RAILWAY.

Atlanta Birmingham of miles
mingham and Mines mile
Stoneville Johnsonvile,
The
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
KINDS COUNTY CIRCUIT coUR,

First District at Jackson on LIST Mondays Janu-
airy, IS days, and 4th Monday in June, Is days
Second Distritc at Raymond list Mondays February
"a DAYS and Sd Monday in July, Is days. Thos. J.
wharton, Judge; Wiley Potter, Clerk-othee at
Raymond VIM. j. Brown, Jr, Deputy-otfee 81
Jackson.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04

EPISCOPAL CHuRcH.-Rev. VIM. Short, Rector.
Sabbath services II a. m, and p m. Friday
evening services O'Clock. Sabbath School -. a.
m. VIM. 5. Hamilton, Supt
CHRISTIAN CHURcH-No pastor at present.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
NATCHEz, JACKSON COLUMBUS R. R.

EAsTwARD-Leaves Natchez daily at 90 D. m
arriving in Jackson at 1910.
W EsTwARD-Leaves Jackson daily at 80 a. m.
arrives at Natchez IL :1sa m.
FREIGHT TRAIN-daily, Sunday excepted. Leaves
jackson $50 a. m. arrives from Natchez at
$50 D. m
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04

EAST BOUND TRAINS
Mall-arrives at sos p m, and leaves 30 p. M.
Local Freight-leaves at u 40 p. m.
WEST BOUND TRAINS
MaI-arrives at :45 a m and leaves at $40
Local Freight-arrives at $40 D. my leaves at 3 40.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT

The regular terms of the United States Circuit
Court commence at Jackson on the list Mondays IN
Ma and November. Robert A. nill, Judge; Jas.
NJ. Mckee, Clerk.
The District Court of the United States for the
Southern District commences at jackson on Attn
Mondays June and January Archie McGehee,
Clerk.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04

District Court of the United States, for the
Northern District-W estern Division, at Oxford,
1.t MONDAYS June and November, Geo. R. Hill,
Clerk.
District Court of the United States, for the East
srn Division of Northern District, at Aberdeen,
LIST Mondays April and October; Geo. K Hull,
Clerk; w. Ii. Vassar, Deputy Clerk.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Jackson Junetion-Corrected to Jan. 26, IS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.

-NVhIH VIND.--
No. press-tSupper)-leaves $40 p. m.
No. IChicago Express-leaves /: Al a. m
SOUTH BOUND
No. 1-Express-leaves 1925 p IN.
No. 3-Fast Mail-leaves / Al a. m
No. 5-Express-( Dinner}-lesves l:ls p. M
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
YAZ00 BRANCH.
vICKsBURG AND MERIDIAN RR

GOING NoRTH-Leaves Jackson s 30 a. m arrives
at Yazoo Iity 10 20 a. M
GOING SOUTH-Leaves Yazoo City at $3.50 D. m
arrives at Jackson at 80 D. m
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
INCLUDING RAILROADS PASSING THROUGH OR
ENTERING THE STATE MISSISSIPPI


Orleans vicksbug 235 mile
yicksburg Memphis, 220 miles.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
CoIored Churches and Bcne>
client Societies.

Bapti.t-Elder Marion Dunbar, pastor.
NJ E. Chureh.-Rev. Jas. Parks. pastor.
A. NJ 81 Chureh.-Rev. d. A. White, pastor.
Congregational-Rev Chss. l. Harris pastor.
Pesriy Grove Baptist Rev. Geo. Wright, pastor.
Lynch Lodge, No 2, tMaseniel-lst "Wednesday
night each month.
s. James Lodge, G. Z. o. Of o. F., No. 1e27-lst
and Sd Friday night ca CHI month
ST James Lodge, No g. Knights OF Pythias-2d
and 4fh Tne.day nights
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
NArcHEz JACKSON AND COLUMBUS RAILROAD.


Meridian New Orlea
1858 miles, From New Orleans. $3.50 miles
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-04
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD.

New Orleans to Mobile, al miles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-09-04
Girls IN the Garden

DR.. Iexamar writes as follows for
the benefit of the girls:
If there is anything more conducive
to the health of girls and young wom-
en- than some regular, systematic, light
garden work, we should like to know
what it is surely it is not to be found
in the drug store. Thousands of frail,
listless, pale faced girls to whom the
world seems burden, could transform
themselves to healthy, happy, joyful
beings by this simple remedy. We of,
fer it without charge, if you will only
try it. Commence some pleasant, cool
morning, after breakfast, not before,
until you are considerably stronger
by making small Hower-bed, sowing
a few seeds, planting some bedding
plants, or tying up a climbing rose or
honeysuckle. Make it your regular
business every day to spend an hour in
your garden, Watching and caring for
your plants. It does not matter how
small the beginning is. In fact the
less you undertake at first, provided
you do it well, the better will be your
success. The main point to secure is
to create an interest in your work, and
this cannot be accomplished if you
overwork yourself and become dis.
couraged at the start. To be promo
tive Of good the work must be a pleas
ure, not hardship.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-09-04
The Vegetable Lamb.

When | am asked by a grown-up
porson, if it is true that there is a plant
IN Tartary that bears living lambs,
am not altogether surprised. l have
known ordinary intelligent persons to
firmly believe that horses hairs, if,,kept
in water for a certain time, would be-
come snakes and l have known per-
sons who pass for sane aud sensible
10 believe that water or precious met
ais, can be discovered by person
holding hazel (some think, peach tree
is better twigs in his hands. Where
these things, and the Importance of do
ing certain operations when 'the sign
is right or in the "right time of the
moon," are believed in, l do not wond-
er that any story about plants, how
ever improbable, should find believers
The story of the vegetable plant, a
few centuries ago, was gravely told as
true. 1t has slight Foundation in
fact. In the country where this vege-
table is said to grow, one of the COM
mon ferns has a very large and hairy
root-stock ; this when dug up, and
turned upside down, llooks, at a dis
tance, enough like a lamb to deceive
those who wish to be deceived. Not
more strange is this story of the vege-
table lamb than that which was for q
long time believed about the origin of
one of the wild geese.-DR. THURBER
an Anserican Agriculturist for Sept
em6er.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-09-04
Ourtailing the Cost of Production.

1t is not at all likely that farm prod
ucts, except in rare and abnormal con.
ditions, will ever bring high prices
again to first hands, that is, to the
farmers. With eight or ten millions
of farmers at work in such country
as this, and with increasing foreign
competition in all the leading articles,
it is not to be expected that the mark
cts of the world will get 80 bare of any
staple, or that the demand for it will
become so phenomenal, as to send up
the prices to extravagant figures.
Farmers should not look for high prices
and should never base their calcula-
tons on the prices of this year or of
last, but on the average of long pc
riod of years. 1t is not to a high
market that the farmer is to look for
his profits.
Whence, then, is the farmers living
and reward to come! 1t is to come by
curtailing the costs of production.
The farmer must grow his tobacco or
cotton at little less per pound, his
corn and wheat at little less per BUSH
ell, his peaches and his strawberries at
little less per crate, and his clover
and hay at little less per ton, than
they have cost him heretofore, if he
would realize larger profits and make
more money by his calling. To arrive
at the minimum cost of production per
pound or bushel should be the ann of
every farmer.
How is this important end TO be
reached7 First, let the farmer take up
each thing employed in production,
item by item, such as land, labor,
teams, implements, fertilizers and the
like and conslder how he may reduce
the cost thereon. 1t is often the case
that some of these things cost more
than they ought to cost, and a great
deal may be done, SON etimes, by find
ing out just where the waste is and
stopping it. Farmers do not figure
enough upon the cost of production.
But, chief thing of all for the farmer
to do, let him set about increasing the
yield per acre, and thus by making
more to the area, reduce the cost per
weight or measure. Looking carefully
to each item Of expense in the grow
ing of crop, let him look still more
carefully to the producing capacity of
his soil, and strive by thorough manur-
ing and culture to bring it TO a high
power to produce full and perfect
crops. The profits of farming are to
be made, it seems to us, by pursuing
something lik the above plan.-Mary-
la,ad Farmer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-09-04

BAsE BALL PLAYER INHERirs 800, 900
FROM GRANDFATHER IN
GREAT BRITTAIN.

mick" Bradley, the base ball player,
OF Wilkcsbarre, has inherited fortune
OF more than 100000 from his grand
father, William Crawford Temple, a
manufacturer of cutlery a, Sheffield,
England. In 1859 Mr.. Temples
daughter Alice married against her
fathers will, Colonel Charles Bradley,
of the English army. Mr.. Temple re-
fused to received them, and Colonel
Bradley, having resigned his commits
sion, came to America. He found q
home at New Brunswick, N. j., and
employment on a steamboat. He
made comfortable living but saved
no money, and, being drowned in 1870,
his wife and child were left with little
or nothing. The mother died shortly
afterwards and the son was left alone
and penniless, Young Bradley drifted
from one occupation to another, and in
1888 he became base ball player at
Trenton, N. j. In 1884 he played
with the Lancaster club and this year
he joined the Wilkesbarre club. He
has just received the news of his grand
fathers death and of the inheritance
awaiting him. Bradley will sail for
England in October to look after his
estate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-09-04
Keeping Wines.

Wine may be kept for various peri.
ods, but good ordinary wine is never
better than at 8 ord years old, though
it may keep sound for twenty years.
1t is now very difficult to get pure
wine. Water is often added at the
time of pressing equal to the quantity
of wine and fermented with it thus
the two become blended, and pure al
cohol added gives the strength. Peo
pie used TO pure wine can detect at
once any adulteration. Once we add
ed something TO our own. There had
been very abundant crop of grapes,
owing to an unusual amount of rain
haying fallen when the grapes were
swelling, The amount of wine was
more than one-ihrd above the average,
and though clean and pure it seemed
weak. We thought it could not stand
a hot summer, and consulted a local
authority, who recommended bottle
OF brandy, or maybe two, TO bc added
to each cask of about forty gallons
The advice was followed, aud the wine
was spoiled-that is to say, the pure
taste of wine was gone, although it re-
mained perfectly sound. 1t was no
pleasure to drink it, and we consigned
it to the domestics. A small cask that
had not been doctored or fortified kept
perfectly well, and turned ont an ex-
cellent wine. The best wine comes
from high ground, but quantity gives
way to quality. Stony ground-often
old quarries-produces high quality
of wine--bright, light and wholesome.
In the plains below you have quantity,
but coarse and heavy wine. The taste
OF earth is often discernible and strong
manuring only increases this defect.
Eiillsides, with Southern aspect, are
the best sites for vineyards.