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l \V’HAT THE FLOWERS SAY. . The» calla lily is emblematic of femin- Lne beauty. The. arbour vitae is indicative of un- changing friendship. Th”. primrose is in England an embâ€" iem of inconstancy. The China aster is set down as in- dicative of remembrance. The oat. plant is in_ItaIy regarded as emblematic of music. The red carnation is regarded in Spain as an emblem of despair. The myrtle plant has always been regarded as an emblem of love. The pink is considered in the south of France symbolic of pure affection. The lotus in India is_eml)lemat.io of life: in ancient Egypt it was a death flower. The purple columbine, in both Eng- land and Scotland, is symbolic of de- termination. In the. south of France the handing of a sweet pea by a young woman to a young man is a polite way of stat- ing that she is tired of his company. ____._.â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"- FLORIDA WINTER SERVICE. The Southern Railway and tlieFlor- ida Central and Peninsular llailroad are now operating the. famous New York and Florida Limited, between New York and Jacksonvrlle, and St. Augustine. This train is composed of Pullman’s latest improved compart- ment cars. dining cars. drawing room sleeping cars and library observation, cars. leaving New York daily. except Sundays. at 12.10 noon, and \Vashing- ton 6.20 p.m., running solid through to Savannah, Jacksonville and St. Au- gustine. via... Lynchburg. Charlotte. and Columbia. reaching Savannah :tt 11.20 a.ni.. Jacksonville. 3.3!) p.m., and St. Augustine, 4.43 p.m., the next: day. This train also carries through sleep- er New York to Augusta. Ga.. w ith con- nection at Trenton, S. C., for Aiken. S. C. This train is in addition to the re- gular double daily limited trains, leav- in‘g ‘Vashington daily at 11.15 a. m. and 10.43 p.m., arriving in Jackson- ville at 9.00 a.m.. and 9.00 p.m., respec- tively the next day. For further information time tables and sleeping car reservations. call on B. P. Fraser. No. 19 Exchange street. Buffalo. N.Y., or write to L. S. Brown. General Agent. Passenger Department. Southern Railway, \‘Vashington. DO. THE FRENCH QUEENS. 0f 67 Queens of France only 13 have died without leaving their histories a record of miscry. Eleven were divorc- ed, two executed. nine died young, seven were soon widowed, three cruelly treated, three exiled; the poisoned and broken-hearted make up the rest. Piles Cured in 3 to e Nightsâ€"Itching. Burning skin Disease- Relieved In One day. Dr. Agnbw'l Ointment will cure all cases of itching piles in from three to six ni his. One application bringscomforb. For blin and bending piles his peerless. Also cures cotter. nit rheum, eclema. barber‘s itch and all oruptions of the skin. Relieves In a day. “cents. “I hold to this theor that a man has the right to do w t he pleases Wl-ih his own money." "Of course you do. You are single." For Consti tion take Kartli‘s Clover Root Tea, great Blood Purifier. Cures Headache, Nervousness, Erup- tions on the Face, and makes the head clear as a bell. “Dorothy is much encouraged about [her literary ambitions.” "Why?" Has she sold anything?" "No; but her [handwriting is getting worse and worse.” ‘ CAT‘le CANNOT 3]: am With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can not reach the seat of the dismiss. Cntarrh is a. blood or constitutional disease. and in order to ucrc it you must tak'i internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally. and acts di- rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Cniarrh Cure in not; uquack medicine. L was prescribed by one of the bean physicians in this country for years, and is a regular i‘re- lcriptiou. It is oompmed of the bes: tonic: known. OOmbined with the best blood uriflers. acting directly on the mucous inr- aces. The perfect combination of the two in- gr. ‘VIIODLS is what produces such wonderful reruns in curing Catarrh. Send for testimoni- als free. ' F‘. J. CHENEY 8c 00., Props“ Toledo. 0. Sold by druggists. price 75:. His mood was very much the same No. matter what he saw: t He mghcd for sunshine till it came, And then abused the thaw. WOMAN, \ViHY’l You Have Sallow Skin, Pimiples, Erup- tions, Discolorations.â€"-\Vhy resort ’I‘o Cosmetics And Powders to Hide the Effects? Dr. Agnew‘s Lilver Pills Regulaied the System and Restores to the Cheek the Healthful Rosy Bloom and Peach Blush of Youth. .Disorde‘rs like those arise from slugâ€" gish live/r. From one to two pills a dose, Will clarify and purify the comâ€" pleXion in short order. Dr. Agiiew‘s pills at all druggists. See that: you .get what you ask for. 20c. for 40 doses. Van Duderâ€"“I want to know some- thing, Miss Amy." Amyâ€""I have thought for years, Mr. Von Dudcr, that that was just What you wanted." Any Woman if she I! content to an- dure her pains and wonkneu without. av tempting to [at roll can gal Alon; withau MILEI’ (0am) VEG- ETABLE GOMPOUND. '- But if she WANTS to Na! and Damion. she will use M IL I I' (can.) The "A. M. C." MEDICINE ,. 57,153. Paul 8:. Montreal. and get I largo bolt". 2 be well WANTS to be ,. ; slrona.WANTSiowslk , 4'" and work with euc VEGETABLE 00M- POUND. If on can't get It at her I) ist'l. the will enclufi c to CO . wine she will lose no aims in dolu it. nipples. "Wémsn‘l Triumph." biicusion. Explanatory filled free on I} ll liiiii till it ill A LARGE LIST OF VALUABLE PRIZES OFFERED FOR CORRECT ANSWERS TO THE QUES- TIONS ASKED. Will You Be One of the Successful Winners? The lnducement Is Great and the Outlay Small. 1. In what year was Victoria. made Queen of England. 2. In what year did the Battle of Water- loo take place. 3. In what year did the Battle of' Queenstovn Heights occur. 4. In what; year did Quiebeo City surâ€" render to the Englishâ€"which enda ed French rule in Canada. . In what year was the British North America Act passed. The Ladies' Journal will give free to the first person sending a correct ans» v. or to all the above qllcsi ions, the first prize (the bicycle) in the list. below. the sender of the second sot of correct: tinsmers. another bicycle equal to the. Lust, and so on till all these first prizes are given away. . THE FIRST PRIZES. Number oneâ€"A handsome up~toâ€"date. high guide bicycle, by a well known niziker, (ladies or gentleman's wheel as may be proforred.) Two to Sevenâ€"Each ’I‘cn Dollars in U UOqu . , Light to Fifteenâ€"Each Seven Dollars in Gold. Sixteen to Fort '-nine.â€"Each Five Dol- . lars in Gull , l l Fifty and L‘ifiy»onc.â€"Each another Bi- . cycie same as No. 1. some choice. Fifty-two to one Hundredâ€"Each Two Dollars and a half in Gold. After _t.hcse prizes will follow the middle list. To the sender of the mid- die scoot correct answers in the “hole competition. counting all the correct sets of answers from first to last. will be given Number One of these MIDDLE LIST OF PRIZES. Number Oneâ€"A thoroughly up~to~ date Bicycle, same as Nos. 1, 50 and i .51 in first list. I‘Wo to Twenty-fiveâ€"Each a. set of one dozen'best heavy plated Tea or Dim her knives. Twenty-Six to Fortyâ€"Each Ten Dol- lars in gold. Forty-one to Fifty-nine.â€"Each a Ladies‘ _ Handsome Guild \Vatcb. Sixty and Sixtyâ€"one.â€"Each a ‘Bicycle same as described for N05. 1. 50 and V 51 In first list. Sixty-two L0 One Hundredâ€"Each a half dozen silver plated Forks. ’Ilheni will follow the consolation prizes. when to the Sender of the last set of correct answers will be given No. one (the bicycle). and so on counting from the last received up to one hum dred, when each sender of correct ans- wers up to one hundred inclusive will be given the prizes as per this list of LAST OR CONSOLATION PRIZES. No. _one.â€"A Bicycle. same as No. one in first liar. ‘ Two to Seventeenâ€"Each a handsome . silver- plated Tea. Set of 4 pieces. Eighteen to Thirtyâ€"Each a. handsome _Ga-m Ring. Thirtyâ€"one to Thirty-fiveâ€"Each Ten . Dollars in Goldi u Thirty-sun to Fiftyâ€"Each Three Dol~ ' lars in Cashl Fifty-one to Sixt -oneâ€"Each Five Dol- _ lars in Cash? Sixty-two to Eighty-two.â€"A fine Gold E’ fumihmng't N H ig yâ€" ree o inet â€"Ea. Dollars in Cash. y Ch seven Ninetyâ€"one to One-hundr dâ€"Ea‘ fine Gold Watch: e bh a mgaghllperzon competing must send 0 or or one year’s subscri tion to THE LADIES JOURNAL. whildh is an old established and widely circu- lated monthly publication. It con- Sists of thirty-six large a es, with all_the latest fashions wel iiustrated, serial and short stories. department, our b_oys_ and girls, housfihold and domesâ€" tic, in short something to interest ev~ ery member of the family. It is well worth the email subscription price. even if you do not get; a prize; but all the prizes offered above will be given. No chargcs'of any kind will be exact- ed from prize Winners. ' Any person can compete any num- ber of times. but a. dollar must be sent Wluh each set of answers and the Journal will be sent for a car to a desired address; y By All five questions must be answered. correctly to secure any prize. The competition will remain open from now till last day of April next. Ten days will be allowed after: data of; closing for letters to reach the Journal office from distant: points. but must not. bear later postâ€"mark than: 30th. April. '97. The decision of the ggblishors of The Ladies Journal must considered final. ‘ Full names and addresses of winners of prizes Will be given in the April numberpf the Journal. No winner's name will be published. however. if a request is made not to do so. t Address and make all orders payable 0 The Ladies' Journal, Toronto, Canada. SCENTS AND PERFUMES. To be highly perfumed is most vul- , gar, no matter how dainty the perfume i may be; but a faint, sweet scent; or iust a suspicion of perfume adds ini- terially to the daintiiiess of a woman's attire. To a great many people strong perfume is most offensive. and too many people use it to conceal other odors, which possibly arise from uncleanliness It. is a pretty idea to select one's fav- orite perfume and use only that. mak- ing it characteristic, so to speak. Sach- ets are dainty things to have, and one does not need other perfume. If made of good Size and generously filled with tho sachet powder and cotton. they may be laid among the clothes, and hand- kerchiefs in trunks and bureau draw- ers. IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO CRAMPS You know how important it is to have a prompt remedy on hand. NervilinJ .â€"nerve pain cure~li:is a wonderful (Int. immediate influence upon this malady: It. relieves in one iiiinutc and cures in five. Pleasant to the taste, and the best remedy in the world for pain. ' HOP ENTHRONED. LIFE PROLONGED AND ll‘S USE- FULNESS GREA I‘LY EXTENDED. The Ruthless Hand Of Nature Per- mits Only the Survival of the Strongâ€" est But Medical Science Secures the Survival of the \Veakest’. From the Cornwall Standard. The science and holds a unique place in the esteem of the entire civilized world, because by :1 judicious application of progressive science relative to the art of healing innumerable triumphs are won in the struggle for health. The profession of medicine we may sager my, is no sineâ€" oure its triumphs and SUIIXX‘SSI'S are re- hcarscd daily by tbc million. Those who are in the vungiiuril of this movement are our greatest benefactors ’Iiicir (baron-Ties are a boon to humanity; would have, dragged out. a miserable land more or less brief eXIslence. Ur. Williams by mi-mis of his Pink l’ills untold nuui‘bnrs who wero- on the verge inf isolation or (loath. because their case tic led the skill of LIIL‘ ordinary medi- cal practitioner. 'I‘liie rutlilcss band of .sti‘(iiig~st, but the under ministra- tions of ml‘dlt‘fli Si'lt‘llcfl. :is (‘Xl‘llipilflt‘ll in Dr. \Villiains' I’iuk l’iils. secure the. ‘survival of ill‘. \H-akcst, which is in harmony with th* divine anIlnCllon. "\\'c then that are, strong ought to iii-:ii‘ tho infirniiiimi of the weak and not please ourselves." ' 'I‘besc ikiinizis pills have given strength to the apparently boliolcssly weak, and vitalized and invigorach fragile and debilitated trons Lotions. ciiilironcri licaiiii and strengih, thus ,iiicreasing evci'y value out ‘ enhanc- ‘iiig every joy. In substantiation of i lm reputed merits of Dr. \Villilinis' I’ink I‘ills read the. following i('S|IIliOIlILlI of Olit‘ of (iicngarry’s responsible citizciis, Samuel Neil. of the village of Lancasâ€" ter, is one of the best known men of the. county. tors." Siys Mr. Neil, "I suffered from severe attacks of la grippc. (living to the exhausting effch of these attacks I was unable 'io zitlend to my business butt of the time. The last attack I, Inid was in Ulvi'flllllier, 199:”). It was the most prolonged and the subsequent, of- fecl the most trying. All the winter of 1890 I was under medical care and being somewhat advanced in life I pre- sented a very frail appearance. My weakness was so pronounced that I be- came a victim of Weak turns, and even with the assistance of a cane I was liable to fall. Attempts to walk were risky, and often to be regretted. troubled with a dizziness in the head that rendered locomotion difficult and unpleasant. Besides this general weak- ness I had pains in my shoulders, some- thing like articuiar rheumatism in its fluctuations and severity. After a five months treatment. I was not. any better, in fact the doctor gave me very little encourage- ment. He said I‘lind paipitation of the heart and it must run its course. The truth is Ifelt so weak .that my hope of recovery was about nil. About. the first of May I determined to try Dr. William‘ Pink Pills. The resth was the dizziness left me, day by day my pains vanisth into iniperceptib'il- ity, and I began to feel ‘mysclf again. The improvement continued until I was able to follow my businesswith unexâ€" pected vigor. I am increasing in flesh. and in tho general signs of good health. and I unhesitatingly attribute my reâ€" covery to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Dr. W'illiam‘i’ Pink Pills create new. blood, bUild up the. norms, and thus drive disease from the system. In hundreds of cases they have cured af~ ter all other medicines had failed, thus esHlbiiShingihe claim that they are a maerl among the triumphs of modcrn medical science. The genuine Pink Pills are sold only in boxes, bearing the full trade mark, "Dr. “’illiains' Pink Pills for Pale People." Protect yourself from imposition by refusing any pill that does not bear the regis~ tered trade mark around the box. THE QUEEN'S PREACHER. Etiquette is to be observed in preachâ€" ing before the Queen. No personal re- ference to her Majesty is permissible. a. pure Gospel discourse being the rule. delivered as though she was not pre- sent. Many have tried to evade those rules. The Queen likes and en‘oys a plain, practical discourse, selecte thc lessons or Gospel of the day, to occupy about 20 minutes in delivery. Questions of the day, and above all. politics must be entirely excluded. swava mar-rim!â€" STAND STILL. Every one is either growing better or worse. ' ‘f-‘W‘T‘ifiai- "rs ii -".. ’ II. .1" r ‘5; ‘m‘ "‘2 5.". -.'.«- How is it with you 2’ You are sutforinz from KIDNEY. LIVER " ’l’m ‘r‘ititii'i‘ "“ out avail. and have become disgusted. DON’T GIVE UP! (15% are ‘WILL clonal YOU. .;. Thousands now well, but once like on, say 80. Give an honest medicine an on- " est chance. Accept no substitute. Write for free treatment blank to-day. ~ Warner‘s Safe Cure (20., Rochester, N. Y. they have given relief to thousands who 1 nature permits only the survival of the ‘ I was i on URINARY TROUBLES. Have tried doctors and medicine with- 3' art of medication . has carried and enjoys the gratitude of i ‘ Corn Extractor act. inthis way. It makes “For three sticcmsivc \vinâ€" , first. (1050. l ling adviscd, after all else had failed. ‘has no villain from 3 recs East. 'i‘ci-ontc. t i Cil=ier ii, with iiypepiiospliites 1-...qu .meutuoa' cum-.â€" SIAFE. SURE, PAINLESS. .Tiist whnt you need if you are troub- led by aching coriis. Put iiani‘s Painless no solco spots acts speedily. removing the. “'0er corn in twentyâ€"four hours. Putnam's Corn Extractor, the only sure corn cure. "Does your “rife call you as many pnt nanres us she did whcn you were first marricrl?‘ “Erâ€"not as many pet' our-s." ’ i INJURY AND NEGLEC’I‘. He. Failed in Health and StrengthIIis Kitliicys Ached and He 'I'ook Ilodd‘s Kidney I’ilis. [)escronto. Feb. 15, (Spcr'ial)â€"Ainongr busin ss people here, and especially by his fellow workmen great interest, has lien taken in the case of Mr. .Ianiesi Stokes, who for the past fifteen years has linen shipper for the Ratliburn, Company. [ lizitcly be bid run down in hcalthl and strength to the po nt of being compelled to quit work and his recovâ€" ery now as lllt‘ result of using Dodrl's Kidney Pills. is the talk of the town. on seeing Mr. Stokes, be said:â€" " From over lifting and strain Isufâ€" fered greatly from kidney trouble, he- t to'use liorld's Kidney Pills, from the [got relief. and hundreds of people here can vouch for my cure." I’d rathnr be. thSi’ any man In Ile‘AOI‘y'S class or fame‘s bright band. ‘Than Atlas for he always had A world of trouble on his hands. WHAT Dit. A. E. SALTER SAYS. Buffalo. N.{.â€"Gents:â€"Frorn my per- sonal knowledge, gained in observmg the effect of your Sliiloh’s Cure in cases of advanced Consumption, I am pre- red to say it is the most remarkable ligamedy that has ever been brought to my attention. It has certainly saved many from Consumption. PROFESSIONAL CRITICISM. Readâ€"I hear that Penn‘s new play in it. VVIightâ€"dt. doesn't need any. The play itself is perfectly villainous. may A MINISTER'S DESIRE. '1 Wish All to Know What a Blessing Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder is in Case of Catnrrn." I! Relieves in Ten Minutes. Rev. A. D. Buzkley. of B .il‘ain. writes: â€"‘:I wish all to know what. a blessing Dr. Agnews CziLarrlial Pow der is in case of Catsrrh. I have been troubled with this disease for years; but tte first time I used this remedy I receive most delightful re inf. and now regard myself entirety cured after the use of the remedy for two months. It is deliuhinii to use and very refreshing. Ill-3. Mills IIALESiTItHI‘l‘lrIL-l‘r‘, Solirlto ac" Abu&dceu bun-era. 35 Adeluil Mvncy to Loan. '3. G. Mills. B.A.â€"A. Millsâ€"J33. Halos. LLB. l‘s V ‘ORONTO CUTTING SCHOOL. Young men, learn locus, no better trade. write for circular Wing full information. also agents for Mo owoll‘s Ladies Garment Draft- ing Machine. [13 Yonge St. T0 INVENTGRS. International Patent Bureau. 12 Melinda St. Toronto. _Lon¢est experience, Lowest. men Information free. G. 0. FRuuuN. Manages. R. A. Knuoun. Expert and Examiner. is the best known preventive to serious lung trouble. supplies just the needed fat, prevents useless Waste of tissue, makes rich blood, and fortifies the body against attack. You should take it at once if you feel weak, have no appetite, or are losing flesh. a 5.x It of kind sec. and $x.ooat all druggists. ,. _ . .. ._ £81-»; A .....m.¢. ._.._ Wm". "Thny my you have no sympathy for the struggling poor." “‘Mei" said the accused gentleman. "I have nothing but sympathy." ' Stop that Cough! Take warning. II: may lead to Consumption. A 250.bobâ€" tie of Shiioh’s Cure may save your life. "Is he a Scientific fighter?” “Scien- ti.fici" echoed the pugilist contemptu- ously. “\Vhy he couldn‘t parse a sin- gle sentence of his challengei" Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures where others fail. It is the leading Cough Cure, and no home should be without it. Pleasant to take and goes right to the spot. ~â€" THE OFFICIAL BIRDCATCHER. Berlin pays a salary to a professional birdcatchcr, who keeps scientific and ed.- ucational institutions supplied with‘ birds, birds' nests and eggs, and he is the only man in the empire permitted to do so. W.P.C 855 PERFECT . . . In flavor and quality T Ceylon Tea. ego. 40c. 50c. 00o Watson’s Dough Drops B. a '1'. W. Stamped on each Drop. w. a. HARRIS WHOLESALE BUYER OF Scrap Brass, Copper, Lead and Iron. William Street, Toronto. Reference: Imperial Bank, Toronto. Splendid Equipment and Good Solid Work â€"have placed theâ€" 77? d’ ToRONToâ€"Germrd and Tonga Std. BIZ-th tOp. Ithas more teachers. more stud- ents, and assists many more young men and women into good volitions, than any other Canadian Business School. Get. paruoularl. . ' . W ’t W. H. SHAW, Enter anv time ri e Prino‘pd‘ FUR TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS. DUNN? AING PG ER IHECOOS BTFRIENB LARGEsT SALE m CANAnc. canada Permanent LOAN AND SAVINGS 00. Subscribed Capital - 36,000,000 Paid-up capital - - 2,600,008 Assets. over - - 12,000,000 .â€" Head Officeâ€"Toronto St. Toronto. Brunch Officesâ€"W innipeg. Mun. ; Vancouver. 3. O. The ample resources of this Company enable II‘ Directors to make advances on Real Estate withou delay. at low rates of interest. and on the muse fave able terms of re :iyineiit. Loans granted on Improv Farms and on roductive Town and City Propertiet Mortgages and Municugv‘ Debentures Purchased. Ap- plication maybe mad through the Company's Appraisers, or at the Oil'ices of the Company. J. HERBERT MASON. Managing Director. Toronto. W ILL BUN ...”.‘.‘l°.‘:.t.°.‘:i:iҤi SEIILEHS’ IHIENS IHUM IUHUNIU EVERY TUESDAY During March and April At 9:00 p.211. (Should sufficient businesa offeri l0 ltiHlltlBll thl] IHI Gitiifililt NORTH-mi A Colonist Sleeper will be attached to Pacific Ex- [diress due to leave Toronto at 12:30 p. m. (noon) on these ates. Ask or write for “SETTLERS' GUIDE." __ mBBING ‘ MACHINE THIS A NEVER FAiIIiii} REMEDYâ€" For Weak and Inflamed Eyes, or Chronic Granulation of the Lids, Ulceration of the Glands. 1r~â€" sale by all Drug-gist MACHINES . . OLD AND RELIABLE Established 1872 IS FOR YOUâ€"Clothe your family from head to foot with our MONEY MAKER PRICES ONLY $l5, $20, $30 CREEii‘iil iiiitiS. - Georgetown, Gilt. H For Typewrlton write I: 11