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--SnSw- "? w$ 'tajjy ; . CO Astoria, Oregon," Sunday Morning, March 2, 1879. No. 51. Yol. vm. mmmmaammmKsaammEaaamfmmmmmafm Pfttiln fif tflTfrtrlf lYiio Shall Decide Wlien D fl's Disa gree ? TItc Little Bird's Sermon. From titc York, Pennsylvania.) Daily. OLD KEV. T ,VS. YOUNG REV. S . A little coelcspavrow s;it up on a tree, And lie whittled, and whistled, and thus whistled lie: 'Ye birds of the air, come listen to mc, And I will presently let you see How to employ authority. For 1 am one, 1 tell it to you. Who can do that, and other tilings too. And if you don't behave yourselves good. Je sure 111 put you out of the wood "Tor none must dare, either he or she. To say a single word against inc. And let none of you venture hisscrecch- ings to bring. When i am about, for I know how to sing Did you ever hear of Sir Oracle, eh ? The "dogs could not bark if he said nay, And every bird was bound to be As silent "as death well. J am lie! 'Now who can tell me the chief end of man? It's a chance if you know, you ignorant clan. 7 suppose you think to be sober and staid Was the only purpose for which he was made. Poh ! nonsense! his destiny is more sub- lime He is here in the world to have a good time. And while he journeys beneath the sun, To give his days to pleasure and fun. But shall he take fun in this Lenten sea son '.' O certainly, if it be done in reason. He must "not lie wicked,, nor run into evil In such a way as to rouse the devil. Uut if he needs himself to amuse Enough to prevent him from getting the blues. He may lly to the world; just to keep up the charm; And dance or play cards, if it, docs him no harm. Lent will soon be over, and then he'll be free But just now he must love the "world gingerly. 'So, ye birds of the air, let mc tell you in plain, You're a nice pack of dunces while I'm born to reign ! I want no advice from one of your crew, For I know what's what, much better tlian you' Then the little cocksparrow "looked dainty and grand, And threw back his head, like the lord of the land, And he whistled and whistled up there in the tree And said, as he whistled, 0 fiddle-de-dee. YOUNG ItKV. S,TS. OLD KEV. T . A venerable old owl who lived over a hill. Kept hooting and hooting, andsnapping his bill; His brain it was addled; his feathers were gray, lie was too old to preach, and too feeble toprav; So he thought he would feather and poison an arrow; A ml ftn on ;i rstirl for :i little COCksvmrrOW : He gathered around him some foul birds "of prey. Whose mistiness suited to mix in the frav, Said he "Give me venom to poison my arrow, And see how I'll bring down the little cocksparrow." Tov this little cocksparrow sat up in a tree, And the sweetest of songs from his throat warbled lie That around him he gathered the bright birds of song, To list to the harmony floating along Thro' the air. The owl heard of the refrain. Said he. "That song cuts me deep into the grain. This sparrow's too liberal he makes all the birds glad, I would have them be miserable gloomy and sad ; I am wretched myself; what right then has he, To warble sweet songs away up in that tree, The confounded, abominable, young little elf, Will make every bird think he can think for himself; Come hand me my bow, till I let fly my arrow And I'll put an extinguisher on the cocksparrow." So his bow he raised carefully up to his eye, And steadily tried to let the vile arrow fiy, But this bird, whose mean deeds are all done in the dark, Sent the arrow pirouetting far wide of the mark. And the little cocksparrow away up in the tree, Gave a wink of his eye and said Uey- D1DDLE-DEE. Now, old owl, if you can take a word of advice, . Tor your conduct you know can t be called very nice, In sack-cloth and ashes I pray you repent, And make a good use of this season of Lent J THE NAUGHTY BIKDIES. Some birds of one flock once to quarrel ing got, And what was this "squibbling"' about? So many were in and so many were out That the right storv 's hard to be found. AH those who were in, blamed those who were out, While those who were out did the same. But from all the confusion, 111 gle.m it I can .., How the naughty affair first began, A youngling disposed so the bent ot nib mind Dictatorial and lively to be Undertook to instruct both the young and the old . . As to how much worlds fun they might Now. mot any one knows that minds differ as men. , And so a most staid and elderly bird Dared to differ from Mr.fttond I line, And iatherly spoke words as true as sublime Twas said "He is feeble:" 'twas said "Ileisgray," But do we not always expect Mot wisdom from those of a flock Who have lived most and claim most resK'ctV "Mv children." he calmly began. Yoii have learned that the chief end of man Is to glorifv (toil upon earth So s to enjov Him e'er without death I do not obieet to vour tun But beware that it runs not to evil Hemember the broad pleasure way Is the one that leads straight to thed 1. If to love and serve Ood you re inclined Folly, far from your mind, you must drive. For experience teaches 'tis gammon To try to mix .Je-u with Mammon. 1 know it is learnedly urged That young folks must have lots of fun. And you ve most of you read, in the (Ireat Book of books, That for every thing there is a season. Now from .Jesus' example right plainly we learn That for fasting and prayer Lent's the time And 1 ask how conducive to fasting and prayer Are dancing, cards, playing, and wine? From life's burdens and cares 1 am "gloomy and sad' Yet your innocent jovs I share And most earnestly ask, for experience sake That of all that is foul you 11 beware. And when "in the dark' on my bed I commune With Him who doth answer and hear, 1 pray that you all, in your bright youth ful glee," Be, in reason, restrained by his fear. And oh ! as my gray beard is bowed on my breast, In "wretchedness" thank Godmine own. I nlead that each one, in the evening of life. Be consoled as 1 am "nearer Home." Yes, nearer the God I've long well tried to serve, "Though so often bent under TlisTroil, And nearer the sweet rest that ever remains For the earth worn, aged people of God. And now just a word to each one of this flock In your hearts let more charity reign If you really are Christ's, in your words " and your deeds; You will never be naughty again. '"DeeWho ?" WANTS, LOST. FOUND, ETC. G1IKI WANTED. To act as nurse and perform light house work inn family at Fort Canby. Inquire at Til IS OFFICE. LArXDUY FOR SALE. Inquire at the Astoria Steam Laundry. .I.T. UORCIIERS, Proprietor, Astoria. Oregon. mO LOAN. SI, 000 on approved real estate X .ecurltv. Apply to BELL & M EACH EX. d-tf Attorneys-at-Luw, .Astoria. HOUSE TO LET. A nice residence, new, containing six rooms, will be ready for ati mint any time on short notice. For particulars inquire at 55tf THIS OFFICE. "TOTICE. All persons are hereby notified JJX not to pay It. F. Wickham any tax duo the city, he having been dismissed from the office of Superintendent of streets of the city of Astoria, and not authorized to collect taxes. J. II. 1). GltAY. Acting flavor. OLD PAPERS, Vt'e have a valuable lot of old papers on hand, just the thing for making scrap-bonks, or what housewives need for shell covers. "Will be sold in lots to suit purchasers at 50 cents per 100, First come, first served. ASTOIUAN OFFICE. "ftTOTICE. The annual meeting of the legal JLi voters of school district No. 1, Clatsop county, Oregon, will be held at the school house, on Main street, in Astoria, on Mon day, March 3. 1S70 at 7 o'clock v. m., for the purpose of electing one Director for three years ; one Clerk for one year, and to levy a tax to support a school m said district for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business :ls may come before the meeting. j;v order ol Board of Directors. 0-10d .1. (I. HUSTLER, Clerk. Iiwli ConimiMsioners Xoticc. TVTOTICE IS IIERERY GIVEN THAT laws of the Suite of Oregon, will be in rcadi ncss lrom aim auer tins date, to issue li censes, at liis office up stairs, corner of Cass and Sqemocqhe streets, Astoria Oregon. persons sending in applications for licenses Will IIIUIM' MHIU aU. OL U the fisherman or captain ileasc send No. of boat and the name nf f the boat. H. B. FERfiT7SON Deputy Fbli Commissioner. NOTICE. Not ice is hereby given that the common council of the citvof Astoria propose passing an ordinance providing for the widening of all side walks hereafter con structed on each side of Water street, in Shivclys Astoria, between the west end of said street and West-sixth street, and unless a remonstrance signed by persons owning two-thirds of the property along the line of said street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk, within ten days from the date hereof the Common Council will pass an ordinance providing for the widening of the side walKs on the above mentioned street. By order of the Common Council. 11. n. CARDWELL. ' . 4 - - , .0- Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, Fco. 19, 187D. iod "WHOLESALE TRADE. G. W. HTJIYIE Corner of Water and jOIncy Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. WHOLESALE DEALER IN -AND- ! PROVISIONS sxc?. Fishermen's and CaimerylSupplies, a spec: COTTON SEINEgTWINE AND NET LINES SQBD AVT SAN me W i FRANCISCO ERICES. MISCELLANEOUS. .$! 4 HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- Gents' FQEfflSBDffi GOOBS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc. Wc respectfully invite the public to call and inspect the. same. We have also receved a large stock of fine CIGARS a TOBACCO Which we are offering at Ran Francisco wholesale, prices. Very repectfully, A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor Cass & Jefferson sts.. - Astoria. Oon VAN DUSBN & CO., HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF Consisting of a great variety of goods for both ladies and gentlemen. If You Want to Select a Suit of CLOTHIWGr From the very best stock in the city call at A.VANDUSEN&Go.'s. VAW DUSEN & Co., Arc Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and the WHITE SEWING MACHINES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. CHAS. STJ3VE5S & SOS Invite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid In The Finest Selection ! The Cheapest Prices! The Greatest Worth I BECEPTION POCKETS; TCC LADIES' DLVKIES AJSD PUESES COMBINED; w COMB AND BRUSH ROCKETS: CUTLErvY, JEWELPvl, CHAEMS, LAD?EPATNCV KOAED ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PEN CILb; PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: , . ,.- EXCELSIOR DIAjraS. BLAJK BOOKS, STATIONER!, ETC. cs-All goods sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. fitv P.ook Store to Main street, two doors from tlPioncerlJestaunint. opposite the bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. 1 -W. ' AGENT FOitpiE Men City Moal foils. IAXTY. jKT mm &jgfipf --faffy-TV- BANKING AND INSURANCE. BANKING; AND INSURANCE. BROKER, BANKER, AND IHSURANGE AGENT. ASTORIA, OREGON. I Exchange bought and sold on all parts of the United States and Europe. OFFICE IIOUKS until 4 o'clock p. m. -From S o'clock a. m. Home Mutual Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. IIOUGIITON" ClIAS. R. STOKY Hamilton Uoyd, i Geo. L. Story, j , .President Secretary .Agents for Oregon Office Northeast comer of Stark and First streets, Fokti.axi, Okkgo Net C:ish received for Fire Prem iums iu 1S77 $335,511 04 Assets, Jan. 1,1S7S 57S,0C5 8-5 Liabilities Losses xnpaid $3.(ttS 37 Dividends " 1.UT.7 00 5.5.0.") 37 Surplus for Property Holders $572,170 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six years$H4,5lG 72 X. W. CASK. Agent. Astoria, Oregon. $673000,000 GAPiTAL. LIVERPOOL AXD LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. . OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SC7,000,000. A. VAN DUSEN. Agent. ASSURANCE COMPANY C32P XjQ:Kr:Do:Er. Capital S ! 2,500,000. MATT H. SIBSON, Agent, Astoria. Oregon. INSURANCE COMPANY OF CATjIFOTKIIXA. ORGANIZED IN 1SG3. Total I,ovci I'aitl Since Organization. $3,630,433 95. E. C. IIOLDEN. Agent. A4oria Oregon. Notice to All Concerned. Men and Boys Must be As well as to have toys for Christmas. Christmas is Over ! BUT i LOEB HAS 'OT And now invites the attention of every body to his Full and Complete Stock, Consisting in part of A FULL LINE OF CLOTHING faS Gents Furnishing Goods; A1SO : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; also : Watches Jewelry. Marine and Opera ;in.sscs, etc.; Resides a choice lot ot TOBACCO AND CICARS, "Wholesale and Retail. Call and see. MAIN ST., - ASTORIA, OGN. MAGNUS C. CROSBY. DEAT.EU IX Stoves, Tinware, and House Furnishing Coods. Hardware, Brass Goods, Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass) end Zinc. MISCELLANEOUS. E. S. LARSEN "Wholesale and Retail Grocer AND DEALER IX CROCKERY, CLASS, AND PLATED WARE, Flour and Feed ! C5T" I am now prepared to furnish the choicest and hest goods in my line, at the lowest cash prices, rtronagc is respectfully solicited, References : My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria. JPITRJE dDKR T 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by J55"This is the hest quality of vinegar that is made ; it is warranted pure cider vinegar, put up by an Oregon factor, and persons iu want of a good article, wholesale or retail, are invited to call on E. S. LARSEN, Cor, Squemocqhc and Cass streets, Astoria. Is All TMs Blowing Aliont I I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST AND WILL SELL MY GOODS AS o:o::e3j2l:b ; . " - . ----it AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CEDX And am not going to say anything about it, A Square Deal Guaranteed At the corner of 31am and Squemoqhe sts., ASTORIA, - OREGON. IEB JUTBTSr Washington ."Marked Main Xtjcef, Astoria Oregon, BEHG3IAK a BEBJIT RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN xj t;on of the public to the. fact that tho above Market will always bo supplied with u FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY OK FRESH AND CURED WIEATS! Which will bo sold nt lowest rates, wholcsie and retail. Special attention given to supply--ns shius. D, K. Wakres. C A. McGuihk Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamusand CassstreeUi. ASTORIA, OREGON. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprtotor (Successors to Hobnon ib Warrcr-. "Wholesale- and Retail Dealers in all kln3n r Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT. VEGETARLES, ETC. flsrRuttor, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. &3T Ships supplied at tho lowest rates. J. STRAUSS, Importer and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND LIQUORS, CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY, CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON, MARTEL BRANDY, HENNESIE BRANDY, GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND RUM, ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY' AND CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS BOTTLE BEER. These goods will only he sold at wholesale and at lowest figures. Come and sarnie them hefore purchasing elsewhere. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, ---- OTtECOX. r iitimmmltoMimfr i l
