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of sorrow will cease to fall, when the sweet consolation is fully realised. " That there is no death in the words of a true spiritualist." Humanity pausing on the mount of vision, sees its fellows passing from the shores of .one eternity to another, one by one they move with downcast faces to the tomb, and the way both to the living and the dead seems dark and drear. Who has not lost a friend, and has not wished it were possible for that friend to return ? What would not be given for just one glimpse of the loved one, whose earthly form lies stiff and cold — for one word from the sweet voice hushed in death? Are all these hopes and longings vain? Thank God! No! The dead are human still, and being human, they live and lovo. Unseen they are everywhere. Death has no power over them. The grave cannot keep thorn back. Oh ! death where is thy sting ? u'kre, grave, thy victory? A voice from the great beyond, shouts forth .in triumph, "Lost in the joys of life." Ah, we need not sorrow, for we know the dead are alive. Those we lovo so dearly and so well are not gone forever. In the loss of earthly friends, we see the vine growing up on the side of the fences, and passing over the top, the flower is on the other side, and none the less sweet than if wo had it here ; for they are radiant with the Fathers giory! They are not dead, they are near at hand ! Our eyes with spiritual vision can at times pierce the thin veil, and see the shining forms of loved ones, walking in the sunlight of another and a brighter life. They are not dead to us, But as bright stars unseen We hold that they are ever near, Though death intrudes between, Like some thin cloud that veils from sight The countless spangles of the night. Oh ! Living spirit of Life and Love uplift our hearts that our aspirations (on the wings of the evening, and on the breath of the twilight hour, and on the soft sounds of music), may arise to Thee, and our songs be blended with the voices of angels whilst our thoughts are in unison with those that praise thee for evermore. God, Father, Spirit, Life, Eternal source of Truth, breathe Thy inspiration upon us. May Thy power kindle the flame that is within our hearts. Open our lips until we speak only the truth, until we utter only Thy wisdom and Thy love. We will sing Thy praises forever in thoughts, and in deeds of loving kindness, until we praise Thee in thought, in word, and in deed, f orevermore ! Amen.

NoticesDISTRICT OBDERS. MANCHESTER Rifle Volunteers will Parade for Inspection and Muster Parade on the sth of February, at 6.30 p.m. S. STAPP, Major Commanding District. FE ILD I NG BOROUGH COUNCIL. DOG TAX. THE Registration Fee for Dogs owned by residents of the Borough has been fixed at Ten Shillings per dog, and is now due and payable at the office of the Council. GEO. C. HILL, Town Clerk. MICHAEL KEEN has just received a Splendid Assortment of Boots, including Side Springs, best, 18s 6d ; Porpoise Hide Boots, £1 2s 6d; Best Watertights, 18s 6d; Men's Slippers, 5s 6d; Kid Shoes, 8s 6d (Women's) ; Children's Boots, from lQs to 13s ; Copper Toes, 6s 6d per pair. You cuji uhooso for yourself from the stock, 1000 pairs. Boots bought here will be nailed and_ tipped for nothing.