THE Consul of the United States at Palermo, Italy, reports, under date of Eleventh mo. 12th, that there have 3937 eases of cholera in that city-of which 2093 proved fatal. Over 60.000 people succeeded in leaving the city. FOUR inches of snow,-the first of the season, there,— fell at Chester, Vt., on First-day night. The tops of the Catskill mountains were covered with snow on Secondday. TRAINS on the Canadian Pacific Railroad, through from Montreal to Donald, 40 miles beyond the summit of the Rocky Mountains, have begun to run, the first one leaving on the 2nd instant. The distance is 2445 miles. It is expected to open through to Port Moody, on the Pacific Coast, next Spring. DEATHS in Philadelphia, last week, numbered 327, an increase of 17 over the previous work. There were 47 by consumption, 18 by croup, 14 by diphtheria, 10 by typhoid fever, 16 by imflammation of the lungs. follows: Circular meetings in Eleventh month will occur as 15th. Berwick, Pa., 11 A. M. > The Association of Friends for the promotion of First-day schools within the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting will hold its Annual Meeting at Race street meeting-house, on Seventh-day, Eleventh month 7th, at 10 A. M., holding two sessions. Reports are desired from all the Unions and such First-day schools, reading associations, sewing schools, etc., not connected with Unions. Delegates should also be appointed, and the general attendance of all interested is solicited. EMMA WORRELL, MARGARET B. LONGSHORE, } Clerks. A Conference of the Burlington Quarterly Meeting's Temperance Committee will be held at Burlington, N. J., Eleventh month 8th, at 2 o'clock. All are invited. ELIZABETH A. ROGERS, Clerk. The sub-committee of the Yearly Meeting's Visiting Committee propose to attend Radnor Monthly Meeting on Fifth-day, the 12th inst., at Radnor. Friends of that meeting are particularly requested to be present. Train leaves Broad St. Station 8.15 A. M., returning at 2.09 P. M. { Express on week-days, 3.20, 4.35, 5.00, 5.45, 6.50, 7.30, 8.20, 8.30, 11 and 11.15 a.m. (Limited Express 1.14 and 4.50 p.m.), 12.44, 3, 4, STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER Exhibit at all times a most extensive and comprehensive assortment of every description of DRY GOODS. The stock includes Silks, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Hosiery and Underwear, Gloves, House-Furnishing Goods, Ready-Made Dresses and Wraps, and everything that may be needed either for dress or for house-furnishing purposes. It is believed that unusual inducements are offered, as the stock is among the largest in the American market, and the prices are guaranteed to be uniformly as low as elsewhere on similar qualities of goods. 6, 6, 6.30, 7.10, 7.40 and 9.16 p.m. and 12.01 night. On Sundays, N. W. COR. 8TH & MARKET STS., 5, 3.20, 4.35, 5, 5.45, 8.30 a.m., 12.44, 4 (Limited Express, 4.50), 6.30, 7.10 and 7.40 p.m. and 12.01 night. For Brooklyn, N. Y., all through trains connect at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex," affording direct transfer to Fulton Street, avoiding double ferriage and journey across New York City. Express for Boston, without change, 6.30 p.m. daily. For Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Ocean Beach, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and Long Branch, 8.00 and 11.30 a.m., 2.44, 3.30 and 4 p.m. on week-days. Saturdays only, 5 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m. (does not stop at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park). For Freehold, 5 p.m., week-days. Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghamton, 8.00 a.m., 12.01 noon and 6.00 p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 4.00 p.m. FROM KENSINGTON STATION, FRONT AND NORRIS STS. For New York, 6.50, 7.40, 8.30, 10.10 and 11.15 a.m., 12.05, 2.10, 3.15, 4.55, 5.35, 6.10 and 11 p.m. on week-days. On Sundays, 8.25 a.m. Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghamton, 7.40 a.m., 12.05 noon and 5.35 p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 3.15 p.m. FROM MARKET STREET WHARF. Express for New York, via Camden and Trenton, 9.00 a.m. on week-days. Express for Long Braneh and intermediate stations, 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays, 7.30 a.m. Trains for Trenton, connecting for New York, 6.20, 7.30, 10.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30 and 7.00 p.m. On Sundays, 6.45 p.m. PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD. TRAINS LEAVE NEW BROAD ST. STATION. For Baltimore and Washington, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20 9.10, 10.16 a.m., 12.05 noon, 12.30 (Limited Express), 4.02 and 6,03 p.m. Baltimore only, 5.05 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20, and 9.10 a.m., and 6.03 p.m. Baltimore only, 11 p.m. For For FRIENDS' MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES. For Richmond, 12.20, 7.20 and 12.05 noon (Limited Express, 12.30 p.m.) On Sunday, 12.20 and 7.20 a.m. Sleeping-car tickets can be had at Broad and Chestnut Streets, 838 Chestnut Street and Broad Street Station. The Union Transfer Company will call for the check baggage from hotels and residences. Time-cards and full information can be obtained at the station and at the following TICKET OFFICES: CHARLES E. PUGH, General Manager. No. 838 Chestnut Street. S. E. Corner Broad and Chestnut Streets. J. R. WOOD, General Passenger Agen College and Class Invitations, Fine Stationery. FRIENDS' BOOK ASSOCIATION, No. 1020 ARGH STREET, PHILADELPHIA. AMOS HILLBORN & CO., PARLOR, DINING ROOM, LIBRARY COOPER & CONARD, Nos. 21 and 23 N. Tenth Street, and 912 9TH & MARKET STS., PHILA. THE CHILDREN'S FRIEND. AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE, TERMS, $1.50 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE. "I hope your important and valuable enterprise of providing mental food for the young, may meet with the best success.' Address, M. Y. HOUGH, 1020 Arch Street, Phila., Pa. Our Healthful Home. INVALIDS can enter this pleasantly situated Sanatorium at any time for treatment. Our accommodations are first-class. We have soft spring water, dry, invigorating air, fine walks and drives, with the advantages of both city and country. Dr. A. SMITH is very successful in healing the sick, with his comprehensive system of medical treatment. Invalids cannot find a better home. Terms reasonable: send for circulars. Address, A. SMITH, M. D., OUR HEALTHFUL HOME, Reading, Pa. and 914 Race Street, Phila. "A REASONABLE FAITH" SHORT RELIGIOUS ESSAYS FOR THE TIMES ENGLISH EDITION. PRICE, 35 CTS., BY MAIL 40 CTS. For sale by FRIENDS' BOOK ASSOCIATION, 1020 Arch Street, Philadelphia. WHAT $5.00 WILL BUY. IF $5.00 is sent us, either by Registered Letter, Postal Note, Bank FRIENDS' WEDDING INVITATIONS. Send for Samples. No Charge. NO. 908 ARCH STREET, DIXON PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. 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PLEASANT SCHOOL; ACKNOWLEDGMENT, vi The Friends of the College are invited. vi EDWARD H. MAGILL, PREST. Prof. R. E. Thompson, of the University of Pennsylvania, will speak at Swarthmore College upon "Protection to American Industries" on 6th day, the 20th inst., at 7.30 P. M. |