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Sold Sy' aifififiiifiri'ée'fii A very little v o'er with thee h and to-morro’w )1 Thomas aKempiS The Lehigh Valley, R. R., in connec- tion with the Grand Trunk Railway, have the first through train service be- tween Toronto, Hamilton, London, and principal points in Ontario, to New York City. Only line running Pullman buffet sleeping cars. Time two hours ahead of all other lines. Passengers from Europe via this line are landed in New York at Desbrosses or Cortlandt streets, in close proxim- ity to all European steamship ‘docks. Don't fail to ask for tickets and sleep- ing car accommodation via Lehigh Valley route, at all Grand Trunk city and station offices. not reach the not of the diauwe. Catm‘rh is a blood or constitutional disease and in order to note it you must taku internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inlernahy. and acts di- rectly on the Maui and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not, aquack medicine. It wan prescribed by one or lhu best physicians in this country for years, and is a rcgular ne- lcrllpzion. It is oompoxed or the bash bomps known. combined with the best blood urmers. acting directly on the mucous eur- aces. Tho perfect combination of the two in- frwdlenta is wins produces sur‘h wonderful remit: In curing Comm-h. Bend for bestimom- us tree. IF. .I. CHENEY & (29.. Props.. Toledo. 0. n... Ilow a Bride and Grmnn Were annoyed on a Train. “I’ll! have, some fun with that oouple when we get into the tunnel about time miles ahead,” said a. young man who occupied half my seat in a railway (at. cumnnn CANNOT BE 0mm) With Lg)ch APPLICATIONS. a§ they_ c_an Cures in twenty-four hours. This is the testimony of tens of thousands who have used it. Putnam's acts speedily, without pain, and removes coma in twentyâ€"four hours. Mr. Béllefieldâ€"I don't like Spiffins. He has wheels in his head. Mr. Bloomfieldâ€"Don't you think {hat is an expression to be condemned? Indeed. I don’t. I think that. Spif- Eins has wheels in his head. How do you know ? ‘.By the spokes that come out of his mouth. Authors'are the natural and irresist- ible aristocracy in every society, and, more than kings or emperors, exert an influence on mankindâ€"Thoreau. nun \4 ..V.u.... "I humbly beg the pardon of thsi worthy bridal pair for what was a sim- ple piece of ventriloquistiu mischief; and declare them innocent of such pub- lic exhibitions of affection as I palmed offl on them in the tunnel." The gaze of all me occupanls of the car was now directed toward the oriâ€" ginal! author of the mischief, and such expressions as “It's too bad," "What a shame," began to. ho heard». ' It; was easy to tell that they were bride and groom. They had been esâ€" corted to the station by a crowd of ad- miring and boisterous acquaintances, whose observations while the train was waiting left no damn that their friends had just been launched on the §ea of matrimony. More than that, (the bridy appearance of the woman and the blushing bashfulness of her big companion were enough to proclaim their relationship. midment hapbened. “How will you have fun with them in the tunnel 7" I asked. "You'll see." he replied, "Prepare to en‘oy yourself." ‘ Vhen the train entered the tunnel all was quiet except for the noise made by ‘the motion of 1:119 cars. _ _ ‘ The young man displayed some un- easiness and finally he got up and went forward 'into the smoker to escape fur-1 the; sqrq’ginm. . v 1:, The bria‘gdé‘nd groom were not dis- .t‘urbed while I was on the train. I The whole carload of passengers be- trayed a deep interest in the pair, as was but. natural. for few spectacles af- ford more amusement tu onlookers than the antics of a newly wedded couple. I must, admit that the two in quesâ€" tion behaved extremely well. Beyond some occasional admiring looks from each. to the other. and the purchase by the husband of some caramels. from the train boy for his bride, nothlng of moment happened. ' "How will you have fun with them In the tunnel ?" I asked.“ ~JPI‘eseEtly the _silence was broken by the sound of :1 lug. hearty kiss. It came from the direction of the bridal couple. The kiss was greeted by a general (tittgra ‘0‘ n 1, ,,,__LL:_._ All M31336 tpey didn't do anything. All. that kissmg and talking came from a ventriloquist ’three seats back of them." 77 _ u _ "v" r- w’Tfil You don't say! Well. I'm something of a ventriloquist. myself. Sit down a minute." I sat down and preSuntly there came from the seat I had just left. and ap- parently from my fun-loving seat mate. these. words: P‘UTNAM’S CORN EXTRACTOR FAST LINE TO NEW YORK DOWNRIGHT MEAN. ‘A LOOSE TALKER 573 5:. Paul .St., ndéireal. while and all will be here. Man is bo-day, he is seen no more.â€" g; DON’T BELIEVE that you no weak and “L YOU DO BELIEVE that you can euily re- guin health. Itrongth and vigor! In quack medicinal. DO YOU KNOW lbusiness transacted in the Marine and Inland Departments. The profit shown on the year's busi- ness is $61,271.79, and. after, providing for two half-yearly dividends at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum. the Re- serve Fund of the Company has been increased to $528,883.8LI The amount estimated as newessary to cover liabili- ty on unexpired policies has. owing to the smaller business transacted, been reduced $11,101.41. and the net surplus. over capital and all liabilities. shows an increase for the year of $19,873.20. The Diirectors desire to express their appreciation of the services of the offi- cers and agents of the Company dur‘ ing the past year. corps of Special Agents or Inspectors, as well as in the local Agents repre- senting us in the cities I have visited, we are fortunate in having in the {ser- vice of .the Company men pbssess'mg in an eminent degree the qualities essential to success in the business in which we are engaged. f The Viceâ€"President, Mr. J. J. Kenny, seconded the adoption of The report, Security to policy-holders....$1,278,883 84 The President, in moving the adop- tion of the report, saidzâ€"I desire to adda few wocrds concerning the busi- ness of the Company during the past year. The three preceding annual re- ports I have had the humor of sul» mitt.ng to the Shareholders have in each case shown ‘an increase in the premium income of the Company, this year, however, has been an exception to the rule, there has been a falling offâ€"though not a. serious oneâ€" some $25,000, as compared with the business of the year 1895. As you are aware, a large proportion of our revenue is derived from our agencies in the United States, and I need scarcely remind you that during the closing monthsof1896 the disturb- ed state of political and financial af- fairs had a marked effect upon the general trade of the country. Owing to the nature of the main questions at issue between the two political parties in the recent Presidential election, bus- iness interests were affected to pro- bany a greater extent than in any previous contest. The volumes of trade showed a serious diminution in almost every branch, particularly in the amount of importations and the proâ€" dust of manufacturies. As a natural result, insurable values were material- ly diminished. and the premium income of fire insurance companies generally doing business in the United Slates shows a corresponding falling off. I may say here, that while it is to be regretted Ithat the revival in trade which it was anticipated would set in after the questions at issue had been settled by the popular vote has not yet materialized to any appreciable ex- tent, it is gratifying to note that there is a growing feeling of confidence in financial circles, which may be regard- ed as the first essential to a return of commercial and industrial prosper- ity. If is certainly a matter of con- gratulation that we have passed through this period of depression with- out that increase in the fire losses of the country which frequently accom- panies such conditions. and that a very satisfactory profit has been realized upon our _Unit»ed States business. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE COMPANY. cupied t who was read the The Directox mitt'mg herew ment of the C( in}; 3lst Decex i‘ng 3lst Decal The premiu. eratve decrease ures of the p attributable tc able values m turbance in ge the Presidenti‘ States, and to (During the past year I have had up- pm‘rtunit’res of visiting sbme of our more important agencies, and I have been most favourably impressed with the representation which the Company has secured throughout both Canada. and the United States. I feel that in the Managers our Branch Offices, cur ruary SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATE. MENT. Premium income, less rein- In the Canadian fire department I am pleased to be able to say that our premium income again shows a mod- erate gain over that of the year 1895, as well as a. profit upon the year's transactions. It will be gratifying to everyone interested in the Company to note that the "British America" is attaining in the field of fire underwrit- ing in the Dominion that position which, as one of the oldest financial institutions in the country, we have always felt it should occupy. In this connection Imay sayâ€"although the year now under reviewâ€"that we have recently assumed the Canadian busi- ness of the Agricultural insurance Company of \Vatertown. N.Y., having reinsured all its ouislanding risks in Canada; While the amount involved is not large we believe that this will bring us some additional connections wlliich may prove desirable and profit a)e. r Total income Losses incurred . Expenses of management, includmg comamissiuns, taxes, and other changes Total Assets . Total liabilities (including capital stock) . smanoes ..... . .. Interest Awount Dividends to shareholders Reserve fund Cash capimal . Taken as a. whole our fire business for the past year exhibits very satis- factory and encouraging results. but in our Marine Department I regret to say the losses incurred have been con- siderabiy in excess of/ wh'mt might have been expected from the conservative lines upon which we are conducting this branch of our business. The Annual M ‘lders was held :e, Toronto. on SIXTY-THIRD YEAH ANNUAL REPORT: rectors have pleasure in subâ€" lerewith the financial state- he Company for the year end- December, 1896. emium income shows a mod- 1131' dent chai preceding year. to the reduction consequent upon general business ( Ltial election in U to the reduced v nsacted in the M2 mcom .mparc 'eeting of at the Cc Thursday and Mr 2r annum. the Tompany has ‘84.. The 3.11” as. I feel that in ranch Offices, our »n:t_s 9r Inspectors, .lliction in shows a. mo “’ilth the £1 $1,482,080 94 43.624 ()3 $1.3 $1,436 8.171. suns, Secretary, 'olume of 111116 and 325,703 02 950.183 33 H the 211156 464 528,883.84 750.000 00 514 8.075 00 Share llS ad by nited 433 L2?! 500 UU 249 90 Mir. J. J Cl ara sudden? Maud unexpec Dr. VVilliams' Pink Pills strike at the root of the disease, driving it from the system and restoring the patient to health and strength. In cases of parâ€" alysis, spinal troubles. locomotor at- axia. sciatica, rheumatism, erysipelas. scrofulous troubles, etc., these pills are superior to all other treatment. They are also a specific for the troubles which makes the lives of so {many wo- men a burden, and speedin restore the rich glow of health to pale and sal- low cheeks. Men broken down by over- work, worry or excesses. will find in Pink Pills a. certain cure. Sold by all dealers or sent by mail postpaid, at 500. a box, or six boxes for $2.50, by ad- dressing the Dr. \Villiams’ Medicine Company, Brockville, 0nt., or Schen‘ ectady. N.Y. Beware of imitations and substitutes alleged to be “ just as good." as told by Rev. Mr. ’lhokhus is substan- tially as followsâ€"About thlree years ago he was taken ill and the doctor who was called in pmnounC/ed his trou- ble an attack of la gtriippe. He did not appear to get any better and a second doctor was called. but with no more satisfactory results, so far as a. renew- al of health was concerned. Following the la grippe pains of an excruciating nature located themselves in his body. He grew weaker and weaker until at lasthe was perfectly helpless. He could not sit down nor rise froma sitting pos- ture without assistance and when with this assistance he gained his feet he could hobble but a few steps when he was obllegedto be put ina chair again. For five months these agonizing pains were endured. But at last relief so long delayed came. A friend -*urged him to try Dr. Williams' lt'ink Pills. He yielded to the advice and had not been taking them long when the longed for relief was noticed coming. He could move more easily. and the stiffness and pains began to leave his joints. He continued the use of the pills for some time longer ‘and the cure was com- plete. Seeing Mr. (Backhoe now it would be diffiwlt'to think of him as the crippled and helpless man of those painful days. Mr. Backh’us is now past his 80th year, but as he said, "by the aid of Dr. 'Williams' Pink Pills I am as able as those ten years younger. You can readily judge of this when! I tell you I laid forty rods of rail fence this year. I am glad to add my testi- 11%).??5’ in favor of Dr. Williams’ Pink 1 s." I think, said young Mrs. Torkins, that We will like the new servant batten than we did the other. | ‘fFBr what reason? inquired her hus- band. She carries a. smaller basket to and from her home. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE I‘HE PAEINFUL EXPERIENCE REV. C. H. BACKHUSI. )r Ewe Emlure neithex DINL ‘ LL.D., H Myers. AL a meeLi-m ure HE thought that he could trifle with diceam‘d He was run u with disease. He was run down in health. felt tired and worn out. complained of dizziâ€" ness, biliousness, backaches and headaches. His liver and kidneys were out of order. He thought to get well by dosing himself with cheap remedies. And then came the ending. He fell a victim to Bright's disease! The money he ought to have in- vested in a safe, reliable remedy went for a tombstone. and cured. is the only standard remedy in the world for kidney and liver complaints. It is the only remedy which physicians universally prescribe. It is the only remedy that is back- ed by the testimony of thou= sands whom it has relieved A HOPEFUL CIRCUMSTANCE A MINIS PriR’S STORY. THAT CAN TAKE ITs PLAéE THAT KELLEQ Well, his rich aunt died very (XML. ACCOUNTEID FOR Months he was Helpless and l Agonhzing Pains â€" Could Rise Up Nor Sit Down \Vithâ€" â€"He Tells How he Found an Kenny Isn’t your love for him very A MAN! held subsequently, Hon. : elected President, and Viceâ€"President Johfi Hoskim, Q llatt, R. Jaffray (1111' 10 Person The Southern Railway and the Flor- know!1 _01‘ ida Central and Peninsular Railroad a mlHIS- are now operating the famous New lurch. He York and Florida Limited. between superm‘ New York and Jacksonville. and St. (1mm 8 Augustine. This train is composed of S udvam‘r Pullman's latest improved compart- Va-YS able ‘ment cars, dining cars. drawing room sleeping cars and library observation, lcars, leaving New York daily, except yoâ€"day, as at an idl- termmafe Sundays, at 12.10 noon. and Washing- l‘ecently ton 6.20 p.m.. running solid through _ the reY- ‘ to Savannah, Jacksonvtlle and St. Au- irs' of his gustiné. via., Lynchburg, Charlotte. [salon to and Columbia, reaching Savannah at l‘he story 11.20 a.rn., Jacksonville. 3.30 p.m.. and ; suhsmn- St. Augustine, 4.43 p.m.. the next day. rec years This train also carries through sleep- he. (10th er New York to Augusta, Ga... with con- _111§_tr0lll-|nection at Trenton. S. 0., for Aiken, abl: M( and the su- st No Help From Medical Menâ€"Suffered for Many Yearsâ€"Oumd by Dodd's Kidney Pills. 'rNorth Bruce. Feb. 22 (Special)â€"A_m 01d and well known settler in this lTownshilp named Thomas Brooks, who Llives on lots ’7 and 8 in the 14th 0011- zcessiou is rejoicing with his neighbors wer his recent recovery, and he said:â€" “I was cured by using “twenty four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and as nothing else ever helped me I say they [saved my life.” i “I had tried all the doctors of this locality and was treated for Diabetes] v‘horping and suffering for years." From reading of cures I determined to use Dodd's Kidney Pills and I must say that after using the first box I would have considered them reasonable |a,t ten dollars a. box. Sure, Safe, Quick and Pleasant to Act No Pain, No Gtripin‘g. Fpr Sick Headeaohe, for distress after eatmg, for Biliousness, for coated Ton- gue, for Constipation. They work won- derful cures. All druggisrs have them. 40 in a. vial, 206. Too many men try to pull themselves. out of trouble with a corkscrew. This train is in addition to the re- gular double daily limited trains.leav- Eng Washington daily at 11.15 a. In. and 10.43 p.m., arriving in Jacksotr ville at 9.00 a..m.. and 9.00 p.m., respec- tively _the__nexfi _da.y. _ Philanthropistâ€" Yours is the first: hand organ I have seen for some weeks. Go’g too. clolq‘ (or them“ I supp_ose. Angel cake, said the married man. who refused to permit the use of his name, is so called because it would re- quire am angel to eat it without sup-v pressed profanity. - Organistâ€"Eat ees so, éignbi?"Zێ Vpeo- ples keeps. windows shut and notta. pay us to move on. Etching, Burning Sklll Diseases Cured For 35 Cents. Dr. Agnow's ointment. rollsves in one (In and cures tetter. an“: rhoum, piloa. scald hes. ecznma. burl ers' itch. nice”, biotchel and a.“ eruptions of lho skin. I: is soothing and met- in; and acts nke magic in the cure of All aby human; 36 cents. ‘EORONTO. 73 to 81 Adelalde St. W., TORONTO EWIOQODDOODSOONGODOOOOO WHY HAND ORGANS VANISH ff; is am we FLORIA WINTER SERVICE. Philanthropy to Give You Good Health For 20 Centsâ€"the Cost of Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills. $§fi§§§§§é§ A CASE OF DIABETES THE J. 0. KING 00., um, PILL-ANTHROPY- J. n. we as. m, a real flexible. strong, light and duriblo Loon. NOSqueak. No Tacks, No Halls. The Patent Sleeper Insole- Ask for this Boot. Buy this Boot. \ Be comfortable. It in not the coming boot; it is here alread .‘ within your reach. 3 0| with the SLEEPER IN< FOLE and fitted with Cork th roughout; this means dry fleet and solid comfort. Youixiw’iil 7156 Pleased. emulsion the world over. There is not a man,woman or child who is run down, or emaciated, or has weak Inn 5, that Scott’s Emulsion will not benefit. hen you ask for it you will likely be told by the drug- gist that he has an emulsion “ just as good." It is not true. No emulsion is as good. 50c. and Sun at all druggists. unmoomoou Equal In every respect to any wheel in the market. It Is as good as can be made. eHLv ONE GRADE-"The Best ONTARIO. A (hand Army Man erouog 8w rd! With Heart Dloenqp and W113 a erlw ous Victory mm the A a Dr- Agnow'o Cure for the Heart. Dr. Agnew‘a Cure for I 0 Heart annoy over eat‘mabed. says H. . Mus.) an. a we 1n own G. A. 11.1mm of Welaspo fi. P-L. and ‘ he continua: "My unmnm were pulpit” 1 t on and fluntsxin at tho 5qu I u “him. ! bottles of your va hub]. our» and fee 1 5 av new man. have t has Wes and bqltéie tether néediod as wlt out up.“ I Elyhgd o m rien M over ‘ or um o s > y ' " $391.1. of 30 m % hadroliof." his a great: mediciiau. 53!! shot the am done Wham N vilineâ€"nerve pain cureâ€"is applied. L: matters not of how long standing, 1ts penetratin and pain subduing pow r is such t t relief is almost Lnstan aneous. Nerviline is a. nerve pain cure. This statement ex~ presses all. Try it and be convinced» Mrs. Farley. .I am so glad to hear your husband IS better again. Is he regaining _his ggir-its2_ First artist (patronizingly)â€"Van Dik is a, good fellow, but he never will a finished painter." Second 3A atâ€" “No; all of hi figures are enrtxre y too life-like." 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