THE
MASSACHUSETTS RELIEF
ASSOCIATION.

(Incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts.)

31 Milk (Elevator), 8 Hawley, 9 Arch Sts., Rooms 49 & 50, BOSTON.

JNO. F. WOOD, Pres't. R.T. RYDER, Sec'y. JOHN PEARCE, Treas.

Issue in one Certificate, Insurance as desired of from $1,000 to $5,000, payable at Death, but covering Sickness, Accident and Total Disability for Life.

SPECIAL FEATURES.

In case of Sickness or Accident, the afflicted member is entitled to from $5 to $25 per week, according to the amount of Insurance, while totally incapacitated for work.

If, from any cause, a member is totally disabled for life, the whole amount of Insurance money, as in case of death, is paid at once to him while living.

This is just what has long been wanted. It covers all contingencies of life and is not expensive.

Full particulars how to become a member, together with blank forms will be sent to any address upon application.

A FEW GOOD AGENTS ALWAYS WANTED.

REDUCTION OF FARE TO NEW YORK

VIA

FALL RIVER LINE.

Only $3.00 For First Class Limited Tickets.

Special express leaves Boston from OLD COLONY STATION week days at 6 P.M.; Sundays at 7 P.M., connecting at Fall River (49 miles) in 80 minutes with the steamers PILGRIM and BRISTOL. Annex steamers connect at wharf in New York for Brooklyn and Jersey City. Tickets, staterooms and berths secured at No. 3 Old State House, corner of Washington and State Streets, and the Old Colony Station.

J.R. KENDRICK, General Manager. L.H. PALMER, Agent, 3 Old State House.

LACTART.

Lactart makes a delicious and peculiarly refreshing drink, with water and sugar only. More healthful and agreeable, as well as more economical than lemonade or ANY OTHER ACID BEVERAGE. It possesses remarkable hygienic virtues and will be found specially efficacious in DYSPEPSIA and LIVER TROUBLES, also NERVOUS AFFECTIONS, WAKEFULNESS and other ills. NO HOUSEHOLD SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. See descriptive circular with each bottle or mailed on application. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS AND GROCERS.

Express trains leave Boston & Providence Railway Station, Columbus Avenue and Park Square,

Connect at Stonington with the above named Steamers in time for an early supper, and arrive in New York the following morning in time for the early trains South and West.

Regular landing in New York, Pier 33, North River Steamer leaves the Pier at 4:30 P.M., arriving in Boston the following morning in ample time to connect with all the early Northern and Eastern trains.

The Coolidge is a centrally-located, thoroughly quiet and comfortable Family Hotel, with rooms arranged in suites, consisting of Parlor, Bedroom, and Bath; having an elevator, and combining all the luxuries and conveniences of the larger hotels, with the quietness and retirement of a private house; affording most excellent accommodations at moderate charges.

Fitted up with the most complete and approved system of Broilers now in use, after the style of Spiers & Pond's Celebrated London Chop-Houses, and those so desiring, can select a steak or chop and see the same cooked on "The Silver Grill."

THE FAIRBANKS AND COLE BANJOS.

All interested are respectfully requested to carefully examine our banjos before purchasing. GOLD MEDAL AT NEW ORLEANS, 1884, 1885. Send for our price-list of banjos, music and instruction.

FAIRBANKS AND COLE,

This is the Purest and Most Effective of all Medicinal Spring Waters. Possessing remarkable Curative Properties for diseases of the STOMACH, LIVER, KIDNEYS and BLADDER.

A MILD CATHARTIC AND ACTIVE DIURETIC.

[NOTE.—This analysis, with a letter of recommendation from Prof. Pumpelly, was read before the Newport Sanitary Protective Society, Jan. 12, 1884.]

The above analysis shows a total residue of about 2.6 grains in one gallon of 231 cubic inches.

The object of the above analysis is to show the great purity of this water. Its curative properties cannot be determined by a chemical analysis. No combination of the above-mentioned minerals alone would produce the same effects. The Spring possesses a peculiarity and an individuality of its own which no one ever has been able to explain. It is one of Nature's remedies. Its medicinal effects can only be determined by a thorough trial.

Messrs. HOWARD BROS., BOSTON, April 24, 1885.

Dear Sirs,—"After many careful trials of the Simpson Spring Water in urinary disorders, extending over one year, I am convinced (despite my previous prejudices, excited by the extravagant claims made for other Springs,) that its properties are characteristic, and as clinically trustworthy as are those of terebinthina, lithia, or many other of the partially proven drugs. I have found it surprisingly gratifying as an adjuvant in the cure of albuminuria, and in lowering the specific gravity of the urine in Saccharine Diabetes its action is promptly and lastingly helpful. It is mildly cathartic and an active diuretic."

DR. J. HEBER SMITH,
Professor of Materia Medica in the Boston University School of Medicine.

Families and dealers supplied with the water in cases of bottles and Patent Boxed Glass Demijohns by

CANTON BLEACH.

The goods are full strength; i.e., they are not injured by strong chemicals, the coloring matter only being removed, and the fibre being left uninjured.

The goods are not artificially weighted; i.e., they contain nothing but pure cotton, no sizing, clay, or chemicals to make it appear heavy, and which all disappear when the cloth is washed.

The goods have the softest and best finish; i.e., you can sew through any number of thicknesses which you can get into the sewing-machine, the needle passing through with ease.

Needles and thread do not constantly break; no soaping of seams is required; the goods not being overbleached will outwear goods bleached by the old process.

Do not purchase cotton goods until you have examined the "Canton Bleach." Be sure and demand of retailers generally to see the goods; and do not fail, before purchasing a yard of cotton goods, to see if the stamp "Canton Bleach" is on it.

NOTICE.—Your attention is called to this new bleach as seen on cotton goods, which are now for sale by Messrs. C.F. Hovey & Co., Shepard, Norwell & Co., Hogg, Brown & Taylor, Chandler & Co., R.H. White & Co., Jordan, Marsh & Co., and others.

Contains no Rosin, Sal-Soda or Lime; is not made from Grease, and contains nothing injurious to the skin or the finest fabric. Is entirely pure. Will not full or harden woolens. Insures a pure and lasting white. Used like any soap, and by everybody, even inexperienced hands, with perfect success. Contains no bleaching powder or anything of like nature, Removes easily all stains met with in the laundry. Is a true odorless, antiseptic and sanitary soap, rendering it valuable for sick rooms and hospitals.

If you cannot get it of your grocer, send direct to the office of the Company. Manufactured under Patent Jan. 23, 1877, and for sale by the

CANTON MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
160 CONGRESS STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

An Entirely New Edition of Lord Byron's

CHILDE HAROLD,

Harry Fenn, F. Myruck, S.L. Smith, G.G. Harley, E.H. Garrett, G. Perkins, F.B. Schell, J.D. Woodward, and L.S. Ipsen.

Price in Cloth, $6.00; in Antique Morocco on Tree Calf, $10.00, in Crushed Levant, with Silk Linings, $25.00.

"Childe Harold" is the most famous of the poems of Lord Byron, and abounds in the most picturesque and attractive scenes and subjects for illustration; including the beautiful scenery of the Rhine, and of Italy and Greece, and the rich treasures of art and history in the classic countries around the Mediterranean.

The best American artists have drawn these illustrations, con amore, producing a great number of very choice examples of the high perfection which wood-engraving has reached in the New World. The general supervision of the work has devolved upon Mr. A.V.S. Anthony, who held the same relation to the recent magnificent editions of "Lucille" "The Lady of the Lake," "The Princess," and "Marmion;" thus ensuring the utmost accuracy in study, taste in composition, and elegance in finish.

The Publishers believe that in this form and with this elegance of finish the work will be widely welcomed as a Fine Art Edition, and become the

LEADING HOLIDAY GIFT-BOOK OF THE YEAR.

"In every respect a beautiful book. It is printed from new plates and its many illustrations have been furnished by artists famous in their line. It is even more attractive than its handsome predecessors, the 'Marmion' and the Lady of the Lake."—Boston Traveller.

"The most talked of Book since 'Daniel Deronda.'"

The Rise of Silas Lapham.

By William D. Howells. 1 vol. 12mo.

"No novel since 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' has been so extensively read by business men. Mr. Howell's literary work has broadened and deepened into this, the latest and most important, and we think his best work,"—says the New Jerusalem Messenger.

For a Woman.

By Nora Terry, 1 vol. 16mo. $1.00.

An admirable Story of modern life in America.

"Her prose is always as charming as her poetry, which is saying a great deal.—Boston Transcript.

"Nora Perry is the only poet of pure passion in America."—D.A. WASSON, in Boston Transcript.

Social Silhouettes.

By Edgar Fawcett. 1 vol. 12mo. $1.50.

"All Gotham is busy gossiping over Edgar Fawcett's series of social Silhouettes,' and everybody has his pet theory as to whom is deliniated in each portrait."—New Orleans Times Democrat.

In Camp and Battle with the Washington Artillery of New Orleans.

By Wm. Miller Owen, First Lieutenant and Adjutant B.W.A. Illustrated with 8 maps and four engravings. 8 vo. $3.00.

A stirring narrative of events during the late Civil War, from Bull Run to Seven Pines, Antietam and Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chickamaugu, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Appomatox and Spanish Fort. Compiled by the adjutant from his diary and from documents and Orders.

"It is indeed, the most interesting, authentic and reliable contribution to our war literature yet seen."—New Orleans Times Democrat.

The Haunted Adjutant; and Other Stories.

By Edmund Quincy. Edited by his son, Edmund Quincy. 12mo. $1.50.

"Mr. Quincy possessed the Imaginative faculty, and the instructive faculty in larger measure than any of his countrymen, Hawthorne, perhaps excepted, and Hawthorne, if his equal, was not his superior."—Boston Traveller.

Aulnay Tower.

By Blanche Willis Howard. 12mo. $1.50.

"A story which, for absorbing interest, brilliancy of style, charm of graphic character drawing, and exquisite literary quality, will hold its rank among the best work in American fiction."—Boston Traveller.

Love; or, A Name.

By Julian Hawthorne. 1 vol. 12mo. $1.50.

"Mr. Hawthorne has a more powerful imagination than any contemporary write of fiction."—The Academy (London).

A Narrative of Military Service.

By Gen. W.B. Hazen. 1 vol. 8 vo. With Maps, Plans and Illustrations. $3.00.

"There can be no doubt, we think, that it will be eagerly read, particularly by the brave soldiers whom he led at Shiloh, who held the crest at Stone Ridge, who stood firm under his eye at Chickamauga, who floated with him by night under the shadow of Lookout Mountain down to Brown's Ferry, who received his order to climb the fence of Mission Ridge who helped to take Atlanta, who marched to the sea, who swarmed over the parapets of Fort McAllister, who made the triumphant campaign of the Carolinas, and passed in review before the President."—New York Mail and Express.

TICKNOR & CO., Boston.

OUR GREAT PREMIUM OFFER.

Every subscriber sending address together with $3.00 for one year's subscription to the Bay State Monthly before January 1, 1886, may choose one of the following valuable books, numbered from 1 to 41 inclusive, as a premium. In ordering from 1 to 30 inclusive, fifteen cents must be added to pay postage; and in ordering a premium numbered 31, 32 or 33, forty cents must be added to pay postage and extra cost of book.

Any one or more of the above books or portraits will be sent by us carriage free to any part of the United States or Provinces upon receipt of Price.

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EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE AND PREMIUM

TO THE READERS OF THIS MAGAZINE.

We take much pleasure in announcing that arrangements have been made to supply our readers with an extraordinary bargain, by offering to them a limited number of Proof Impressions of

HOLLYER'S LINE AND STIPPLE STEEL PLATE ENGRAVING

Of the late

Henry W. Longfellow in His Library

At "Craigie House," Old Cambridge, Mass.

⁂ The following are a few endorsements among many others of like high character that have been given after a critical inspection of the engraving, viz:

John. J. Platt, the poet says: The likeness is an excellent one. It represents our beloved and lamented poet in his most familiar atmosphere. Longfellow was a poet of home and its affections, and this engraving should be in every American home.

John B. Peaslee, Superintendent of Public Schools, Cincinnati, O., says: Beyond question, Hollyer's portrait of Longfellow is the most accurate and life-like that has appeared. It is a great work, and will speedily find its way into our cultured American homes.

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The Providence (R.I.) Evening Press says: Hollyer has produced a new, beautiful and artistic steel plate engraving of "Longfellow in His Library," of which neither artist nor publisher need be ashamed.

The Bridgeport (Conn.) Farmer says: Mr. Hollyer's Engravings have gained for him a wide fame in this country and in Europe, and in the present work he has certainly not lost any of the vigor, strength and power which characterized his earlier works. Every one who honors Longfellow will want to possess this engraving.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE REGULAR PRICES OF THE ENGRAVING

PUBLISHED BY

JOHN C. YORSTON & CO.

New York. Cincinnati. Chicago.

ARTIST PROOFS, size 27x37 inches, printed on India Paper, limited to 125 impressions, and numbered consecutively 1 to 125, and each impression signed by the artist, each ... $50.00

PROOFS BEFORE LETTER, size 25x35 inches, printed on India Paper, limited to 250 impressions, and numbered consecutively 1 to 250, each ... 30.00

INDIA PROOFS, LETTERED, size 24x33 inches, limited to 500 impressions, and numbered consecutively 1 to 500, each ... 15.00

PROOF IMPRESSIONS, size 24x32 inches, each ... 7.50

Any one sending us the name of a new subscriber, with $3.00, for one year's subscription to The Bay State Monthly, before January 1, 1836, may, if desired, order the above engraving (proof impression), instead of any of the premiums described on the opposite page.

THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER, AS THESE ENGRAVINGS HAVE NEVER BEFORE SEEN SOLD FOR LESS THAN $7.50 EACH.

We will sell a limited number of these engravings at the price of 85 cents each.

BAY STATE MONTHLY CO., 43 Milk Street, Boston.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY FOR 1886

WILL CONTAIN SERIAL STORIES BY

HENRY JAMES.
["The Princess Casamassima" will continue until August, 1886.]

CHARLES EGBERT CRADDOCK,
Author of "The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains," "In the Tennessee Mountains," etc.

WILLIAM H. BISHOP,
Author of "The House of a Merchant Prince."

MR. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL
Will write for The Atlantic Monthly during 1886.

MR. JOHN FISKE

Will contribute six or more papers on United States History, covering the period from the Revolution to the adoption of the Constitution. These papers discuss a portion of American history very imperfectly known, and cannot fail to be exceedingly engaging by reason of Mr. Fiske's ample knowledge and perfectly clear style.

MR. PHILIP GILBERT HAMERTON,

The distinguished English writer, will furnish a series of articles comparing French and English people, character, opinions, customs, etc. Mr. Hamerton is peculiarly qualified, by his intimate knowledge of the French as well as of his fellow-countrymen, to write on this subject.

TERMS: $4.00 a year, in advance, POSTAGE FREE; 35 cents a number. With superb life-size portrait of Hawthorne, Emerson, Longfellow, Bryant, Whittier, Lowell, or Holmes, $5.00; each additional portrait, $1.00.

Postal notes and money are at the risk of the sender, and therefore remittances should be made by money-order, draft, or registered letter to

HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY,

4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

⁂ For sale by all Booksellers. Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, by the Publishers,

HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO., Boston, Mass.

SPRINGER BROS.,

Respectfully invite the attention of Ladies to their extensive and attractive display of

Fashionable Cloaks,

  Short Wraps,
    Newmarkets,
      Plush Sacques,
        Walking-Jackets

And Ladies Outside Garments of every description just opened at the

NEW RETAIL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE
Fall and Winter Season of 1885-86.

Ladies who have never yet visited this establishment will be surprised at the elegance of the spacious salesrooms and the superior grades of goods therein displayed.

SPRINGER BROS.,

Importers, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers.

Chauncy Street, Essex Street and Harrison Avenue,
(One Block from Washington Street.) BOSTON.

THE
MASSACHUSETTS RELIEF
ASSOCIATION.

(Incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts.)

31 Milk (Elevator), 8 Hawley, 9 Arch Sts., Rooms 49 & 50, BOSTON.

JNO. F. WOOD, Pres't. R.T. RYDER, Sec'y. JOHN PEARCE, Treas.

Issue in one Certificate, Insurance as desired of from $1,000 to $5,000, payable at Death, but covering Sickness, Accident and Total Disability for Life.

SPECIAL FEATURES.

In case of Sickness or Accident, the afflicted member is entitled to from $5 to $25 per week, according to the amount of Insurance, while totally incapacitated for work.

If, from any cause, a member is totally disabled for life, the whole amount of Insurance money, as in case of death, is paid at once to him while living.

This is just what has long been wanted. It covers all contingencies of life and is not expensive.

Full particulars how to become a member, together with blank forms will be sent to any address upon application.

A FEW GOOD AGENTS ALWAYS WANTED.

REDUCTION OF FARE TO NEW YORK

VIA

FALL RIVER LINE.

Only $3.00 For First Class Limited Tickets.

Special express leaves Boston from OLD COLONY STATION week days at 6 P.M.; Sundays at 7 P.M., connecting at Fall River (49 miles) in 80 minutes with the steamers PILGRIM and BRISTOL. Annex steamers connect at wharf in New York for Brooklyn and Jersey City. Tickets, staterooms and berths secured at No. 3 Old State House, corner of Washington and State Streets, and the Old Colony Station.

J.R. KENDRICK, General Manager. L.H. PALMER, Agent, 3 Old State House.

LACTART.

Lactart makes a delicious and peculiarly refreshing drink, with water and sugar only. More healthful and agreeable, as well as more economical than lemonade or ANY OTHER ACID BEVERAGE. It possesses remarkable hygienic virtues and will be found specially efficacious in DYSPEPSIA and LIVER TROUBLES, also NERVOUS AFFECTIONS, WAKEFULNESS and other ills. NO HOUSEHOLD SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. See descriptive circular with each bottle or mailed on application. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS AND GROCERS.

Express trains leave Boston & Providence Railway Station, Columbus Avenue and Park Square,

Connect at Stonington with the above named Steamers in time for an early supper, and arrive in New York the following morning in time for the early trains South and West.

Regular landing in New York, Pier 33, North River Steamer leaves the Pier at 4:30 P.M., arriving in Boston the following morning in ample time to connect with all the early Northern and Eastern trains.

The Coolidge is a centrally-located, thoroughly quiet and comfortable Family Hotel, with rooms arranged in suites, consisting of Parlor, Bedroom, and Bath; having an elevator, and combining all the luxuries and conveniences of the larger hotels, with the quietness and retirement of a private house; affording most excellent accommodations at moderate charges.

Fitted up with the most complete and approved system of Broilers now in use, after the style of Spiers & Pond's Celebrated London Chop-Houses, and those so desiring, can select a steak or chop and see the same cooked on "The Silver Grill."

THE FAIRBANKS AND COLE BANJOS.

All interested are respectfully requested to carefully examine our banjos before purchasing. GOLD MEDAL AT NEW ORLEANS, 1884, 1885. Send for our price-list of banjos, music and instruction.

FAIRBANKS AND COLE,

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