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A WONDERFUL MMTTCIK*. EECHg'S PI LLS Are MttverMhy <?.t?'' ',0 b< "o?h a CWn" ?M for BUious Dnd ?er-? I)isordm, Inch a, Wine, Md Pain in the I:!(u¡n, Sick Headache, Giddinew, VdbuM, and Swells':s ;,£ter Meals, Dizziness and iBreweaese. Cold, Flushing of Heat, Loss of AppIite Shortncw o! lii atb, Cogtivenew, Scurvy hes on the Disturbed Sleep, Frightful and all 'W"fJ1;< unli Trembling kensutiona, ete The first dose wIn 4ive relief in twelve minuteK. Xtii is no fiction, for ihsy have done it in counties* Comm =r suffemr is -arncatiy invited to try one &1; of .??e Fills, .u;? ?Ley will be ackDOWledged to be WORTH A A BOX ORTH A till!N).;A A box. \V.. 'd' > A B.,5 vv ? t??a?A A B.?? -for female of aii "> iliey arc inii-aluable. No < £ eaule should be withc-ut ttiert,. fitere 18 not a medi- ans to be found equnl *■ tfiou lor removing any ob- ttHMtma or irregularity »t 1 o .tyft<m. H t?en *c- ocwdiQg to the diret'.i jus jiveu with each box. they wil noon restote f..œa!ci ■>: > 11 ages to sound and ro- bwft health. Ttiu fun been p.o\ed by thouaanda wb) Iwva hied them ami ¡"J ,:lE 'wat benefit whicb are (inacred by thdr ame, j t lLC IIA ivi c* i* i LL-. 11 i.t:ha_V>'>- i'iT.U, j > l ^CRAM'S PIUP t' for a Weak fitomaii )III.I Ingestion, and the TBiaorden of tint ..ive-r, they net like "MAGIC," and a few do sea wil) be found to work wonders on the Most important organ" in t;v human machine. They etnagthen the whole iuua-uiur ii?stem, nbtre the =.?st complt xiop, r; i.i, back the keen edge of &P"dto and Moutk i: to "?tinn. with the ROSE BUD ol health, the T-bote physical eDrgy of the buman kIØIA These arc ''F \CI S" testified continually by Members of all clul!£; moiety, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervi.ua iond Debilitated is BEECH AM'S PILLS, Imv" the largest sale of any Patent Medicine in the WorM. BEECHAM'S CUunH PILLS. Persons suffering .'r. im Ceutibs and kindred troubles -will can them unless it !>-• n the form of a lozenge oi taken as a liquid. i.X I l-.ai try Beecham's Cough PilU, and they will aaver rgr(1t it. These Pills are made from a formula differing entirely from tbat which guides the tn.« nefarture of Beecham's Pilli (Yellow Lwb. I), but lilt*: f'uem will be found reliable. On the first symptoms >i < "<1-J or Chill a timely dose of Beecham's Couh T"ii 1 • j will invariably ward off all d"irerous feture8. F,?; years manv f amilies have wed no other Cough Medicine. E?,?rv householder md traveller shoulii t ii themselves of this good, Mfo, and simple remedy for Cough" in general, I Axttjua, Bronchial Affections. Hoarseness, Shortness of Breath, lightness and Oppression of the Cheat, Wheesing, etc. Each b..x bears GREEN libel. Prepared only by :i, Proprietor, THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helton, Lancashire, and by all Druggists and Patent Med'eine Dealers everywhere. Boxes -9it. la lid, and 2a 9d Each. DIREUNONS ARI- GIVEN WITH EACH BOX. "PUNTINS SEASON. HARDILY-GROWN Forest, Fruit, & All other Trees & Plants Evergreens, Roses, &e. Stocks quite Unequalled for "QUALITY," "VARIETY," & "EXTENT." Wesd Catalo;uos Poet Freo. DICK?OHS CHESTER. SMOKE NICHOLLSP j UNION JACK (SMAGO). I (Baoao Goreu). 1 A perfect Smoke and Chew. I 3 nuutactvtd by- | f THOS. NIOHOLL8 A Co., V | Tobacco Maaufnoturars, CHESTER. CoitfEC TIOMER r and TOFFEE I TOFFEE I f TOFFEE111 Ue Im nU Conf?U,,nery t It ?. W7it« by nt? 01 p*Alw •Ample end price of )ttCMt<TOeH'S"*?X?y'°!fBt)t "V"B Im ataaU 'h"¡It: e^UlnK f:.f'¡ to«.. at a¡:l1tnin'{ .Pt'lf. AdlIowSedl('8d bT aU who h*re &MW i4> d«lx^ou« iuv..nr %•> » ruAl tr«et, Confftctionejry of *n .rl'¡I'I at t-p fr-h. :=vo.n Apply J. MA,?KINTOSH, LI.Ited, The Toffee MII18, The King of mil Tott—m, HALliAX. For ü. 11. the Life." Olarke's Blood I Mixture I THE WORLMMID BLOOD PURIFIER. I is warranted to Cleanae the Blood from all E g impurities from whatever cause &rising. E S! For Scrofula, Scurry, Eczema, Bad Lt t Ulcers, Glandular wewup, Skin and E I = DiI-, BtMUMtdt, Pimples and = Sores of &J1 kinds, its d80åI are marvello. f Thousands of Testimonials of wonderful £ cum havo been received from all puts of §= the world. E The Editor of the "FAMILY DOCTOR" f n e have seen boau of letters §= beVing testimony to the truly wou''fu1 cum .ffected by Clarke's Blood Mixture. E It is the Sueet Blood PU?er that Science and Medical Skill have brought to light, E and we can with the utmost confidence B] recommend it to our subscribers and the 5 public generally. w puc te:em;e is plcant to tbe tz'to and warranted free from anything injurious I to the most delicate constitution of either fc vaj, from infancy to old age, the Proprietors solicit sufferers to give it a trial to teat its E value. Sold b) Chemists everywhere. F£ Aek for Clarke's I Blood 1 | Mixture I ? <N?< A JS. M M. A <0 \i"1'; ,:4r'¡: ,ÜÎi::itJID MONEY LENT PRIVATELY FRom gio UPWARDS On Borrower'; own PROMISSORY NOTE. The Undersigned ha been established for nearly 30 i years And h:.? always conducted business under soWN NAME. He has always nuleavoured to act in a fair and -ttftughMorwatd mincer and has received MANY V?D,RF,a OF LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND THANKS from those who have dealt with hitt. NO PRELIMINARY tEES CHARGED. NO HILLS OF SALE TAKEN. PROMPT ATTENTION TO ENQUIRIES. Proepi'W'tU8l.'j"'fUlS for Advances, or any informa- tion desired, » • supplied FREE OF CHARGE, on ap?lic»t ciih»r jwrsoi.ally or by letter to i K t > R G E PAYNE, Accountant, -18168 3. Orescent-road, Rhyl. '1 INFLUENZA, INFLUENZA. INFLUENZA. TH S DOCTORS SAY GV.'ILYM EVANS' QUININii BITTERS GVILYM EVASS QUININE BITTERS QUININE BITiKIH; IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR INFLUENZA, WEAKNESS, CHEST AFFECTIONS, SLEEPLESSNESS, INDIGESTION, NERVOUSNESS. INFLUENZA INCREASING. INFLUENZA INCREASING. INFLUENZA INCREASING. iTlie Epidemic is again lIlireading over the Country, in the North, the Eastern Coun- ties, and in Wales. The visitation is of a very prostratng nature, and is certainly on the increase. THE BEST,REMEDY. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM QUININE BITTERS. (37-,ILY.11 EVANS QUININE BITTERS. As a preventative we know of nothing equul to Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters. A few strong doses taken in time hove often proved effectual in warding off at- t.iks of Inlluenza, and always succeed in nrn^utinft their severity when a Patient is wider their influence. AFTER THE INFLUENZA. AFTER THE INFLUENZA. AFTEEl THE INFLUENZA. It can hardly be doubted that the pre- valence of Chest and C* mpwnts mnst be o.ribtd to t /e baneful iufl-ce of Influenza, T ?ill 11 ;,a?f/l?,r-effects so frequentiv take t., form. tt. 8 eveiywhere a(?- mit tl! 1. they ..I more depressed and miserable aft/an attack of Influenza than ■vrhiie itikier its influence, and more than tiny fed after an attack of any other ill- ness. NOW, WHAT IS THE REMEDY? GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS '■iVYH/VM EVAh' QUININE BITTERS (J WILYM QUININE BITTERS IS THE BEST REMEDY. We can strongly and confidently rowm- mend this Preparation, as it haa t4,mted severe CMe8 of Mu& enzal Heavy Colds, Ex- treme Weakness, and Langour with greater success than any other known remedy. A few doses taken in time will drive away the •sense of Extreme Helplessness and feeling (?f Misery an d Weakness which afflict Patiente ?fter a severe attack. Sold in Bottles, 2s 9d amd 4s 6d. Avoid Imita- tations. See the name Gwilym Evans" on Label, Stamp, and Bottle. SOLE PROPRIETORS: QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LIMITED, LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES. 18826 ^Otf'T^bOUGIt-USE DON'T COUGH-USE DON'T COUGH-USE Tber. II ebeoluiAty ao remedy .0 .c, .D\t rrcetuaJ. Oue JLaieufce alone 5^ n kCQ by b..0., '?i-N ?EATING'S COUGH ?OZENGEsT' KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES, KEATING 3 COU?K LOZENGES, It y.rt c.ia.int t »!rep K for cou^Mo*. oa# i J.l)2'fn Tn ft jou "15& Auy U ?f ? tH tti?on th? t?t "? *?*' XJTTEHI.T UI-TKXVAI.f.ED. UT'r.1U=t.T. UKS-IVAI.l.ED Xyr^nx-i UNRIVALLED. *JSKuyrAVx v-:vr; x';r. ?T ?A'???r:X???? E I — ORIGINAL W | CARBOLIC DISINFECTANTS, SOAPS, TOOTl POWDER, ETC, Have been awarded 100 Medals and Diplomas for Superior Excellence, and should be used in every Household to prevent Infectious Diseases. Illustraetd List poatfroa on appdoatioa. S 3flC I CALVERT'S I CARBOLIC 1 OINTMENT la it aatqaalletS ss a Remedy tor I BURNS, OUTa, MMS, THKOAT fl CO?Da, SCALDS, Z'CMt :%URAIMIC AND RHB"UM'A'Zl PJUIfB, RINGWORM and .JOB PAIN%LURNTS 'lis' W I Larre Pet.t "IM each, at Cieralils', itc,i H or pus, free for value. F.C. CALVERT&oo., Manoheeter. CONCREVES1 BALSAMIC < HAS STOOD THE TEST of MANY YEARL Modem Scientific methods haw not discovered any remedy SO general!y effi?im. The New Treatment of Consumption by Ope.-Air, Rest, and Overfeed i n g whust umful in many cases, d- "aan. the tï::tthjrin;nJ patients. MtdtoiMttRtqwtMdtodMtkthetprMd :P .?ular -.ad6-e-g n-pt- and to aid the h-Hni[ processes in the I-&. CONCREVE'S BALSAMIC ELIXIR has been abundantly proved to produce these dr- whea regularly and peneveriozly takes. ASTHMA, II several varMles: BRONCHITIS, ■•yeclatly la tile chroalc term: COUGHS, and comnoa COLDS, ugs CONGREVE'S ELIXIR. Sold by all Chemists& Patent Medicine Vendors. NOTE. The numerous compooentsoflhi. medicine have Dever been discovered by chemical analysts. Do not be misled by certain false analy? of the Elixir that have been published by critics. MR. CONGREVE'S BOOK on CONSUMPTION and Chest Diseases may be had post free for One Shilling. Smaller Edition, 6d., from Coombe Lodce, Peckham. LoDdOD. S,E. e an? A(wI:Y' /sh for IJ40 V?il? ||i|fs!^ k EASy.p'JtlSHII! BEST i imi lilf: L A ?% j it yurs' wwB-wiK tzmxm ??tBt  BNMN!

BEAUMARIS. 1 District Nursing Am..i-ti-ThD annual meet- ing of ftbmcribero was heM at the Town Hall on Monday. The Mayor (Mr W. R. Jones), who pre- side&, spokl of the aatisfactory state of the fundø, and the good work done in the town. The annual report was adopted'. The throe retiring members of the k.mmittec-Mrs JohiMi, Mrs W. G. Owen, and Mis W. Williantt—were re-elected; and the rules mre ordered to be reprinted, win a Night alteration. The meeting ended with rotes of thanks to the secretary, the treasursr, Sir Slatt-r, who audited the account*, and to the major for ptciidir.g.

CARNARVON. An Anonymous Gift.—A gentleman who does not conrt publicity 'has banded to Dr. G. R. Griffiti. the IlUl of fifteen guineas to be devoted to onv cause considered most worthy by the doctor, anil the money has been handed over to the local district nursing fund.

I HOLYHL-O. Volunteer Farewell Service—On Monday morn- ing, at 7.15 ?Lm., an imp ressive farewel? ( service was held in the veneraNe Church of St. Cybi for the eight Voluntec--? in the town who have been ac cepted for active service in the TranaviMj. The wlhole company assemb.eu at the Market Hall at 6.4& a.m., and. wi.I. Captain- Edwards at their head, proceeded to tJ.} ihin-ch with martial music. At the door they v. ■ e met bv the Urban Council. In spite of the e. i! v ■ hour, the church was already clOwded • o ovcfinxuij;. Whcn the company and Council iki i reached ti.<? reats. reserved for them, the cler8Y aaü1 ?urpliced choir proceeded from the vestry to the chan- cel. The fully lighted church, with iI." Christmas decorations, preomted, a most striking appearcuvcc at that early hour. A special prayer for oiu- MMters and -?u'Ion was mid, with a pMM for silent prayer for those who are leaving the town. A few touciting words of farewell and exhortation were ihen given by the Vicar. After this the hymn, "Soldiers of Christ, arise," was sung, during which Canon Walter Thomas presented the eight men with red leather pocket Bibles. After the blessin. the National Anthem was sung as a recessional the whole congregation joining in with heart-stirring effect. Perfect order and reverence prevailed throughout the crowded congregation. In the absence of both churchwardens, the arrangements were successfully carried out by Messrs T. J. Hughes, Singleton, and Erie.

I LLANDEGAI. ) A concert was given here on Friday evening, I under the patronage of Lord and Lady Penrhyn, the j pioceeds of which were handed over to the county fund for the relief of the soldiers' widows and orphans. The concert was presided over by Mr John Williams, Penlan. The Church Choir, which had been the means at organising the concert, ren- dered several glees amdi choruses, under the leader- ship of Mr John Jones ("Asaph Tegai''); and the following items weie contributed in addition:- Violin solos, MiEs L. James, Mias Griffith Jones, and i no f o rt e, tolo, Miss J. Wil- Mr W. R. Wat-on.;) T.viin?p, Mis?? M. J. Pr't(.Tiard, liams songs, Miss 0. Kvans, Miss M. J. Pritdhard, Mr W. Price, and Mr J. Parry; trio, Misses Davies tind Williams and Mr Robert Williams. The songs rendered by Miss C. Evans were very highly appre- ciated by the audience, and so was aleo the viol-in solo given by Mr Watson. "The Absent-minded Beggar" was creditably sung by Mr G. Davits, and the tambourine collection realised 30s. A pleasing feature was the additional accompaniment of four violins in the rendering of the choruses by the choir, consisting of Miss L. James, Miss Griffith Jones. Miss H. Williams, and Mr W. R. Watson. The proceedings terminated by the tinging of the National Anthem.—Cor.

LLANDUDNO. I Bright sunshine recorded week ended January 20th, 1900:—Sunday, January 14th, 0.0; Monday, January 15th, 0.2; Tuesday, January 16t:h" 2.0; Wednesday, January 17t,h, 2.:>: Thursday,, January 18th, 3.3; Friday, January 19th, 0.0; Saturday, January 20th, 2.1; total, 10.1 hours. Failing to Report 'Sheep Scab.—At the police court on Monday Ernest Parr was charged with failing to report to the police cases of eheep ifcab which occurred among a flock of rheep which he had on the Llandudno golf links.—Mr J. J. Mark prosecuted, and Mr W. Corbett defended.—Inspector Griffiths etated, that on January 4t,b he inspected a. flock of 150 slx-ep belonging to Mr Parr. He thought fivo of them were mflering from pcab, and told the defendant to isolate- them '■ ki the flock. Mr Parr denied that thoy svt: r from scab. The inspector gave notice ',1 i!it tuaant that in examination would b; ni,t..e bv a v .t'Y.iui'sry surgeon on the following day.—Mr Huiton said he examined the five sheep that were isolated on January 5th. One was suffering from reab. (A tha ciher sheep in the ft?ck -?.n.er .va? '1,Te(,ted. H,? ee! iSed t? c. Th^ &thnr.? were do?bthd.—Mr Booth (Colwyn Bay) and Mr Busline!! (Conway), called for the defence, mid that the heep were not affected wJth !C,.b,—Mr Gorbett axgued, that Mr Parr could b,1 dlT lbs expected- to know when experts dis- agreed. — The Bench considered the case proved, and inflicted a fine of 20s and costs. Carnarvonshire Baptist Association.—The quarter- ly meetings were held at Llandudno on M- ay %nd fu?sday. At the meet!n?l on Tuesday nmrnin? the Rev. R. JOD8 (Forimadoc) prided. A letter was j ad from the Londkm and North Westcrn Rail- way Company declining to lower the fates of association delegates when travelling to and from the meetings. A deputation consisting of Messes Richard Williams (Carnarvon), E. T. ° Lake, and Robert Roberts (Moetyn-street, Llandudno) was a p- pointed to interview Mr. Dent, district r«]>erintend- ent, on the subject. Professor Wjtton Davie,v was received a member of the association, a letter being read from the secretary of the Midland Baptist Association, with which lie had been connected. Mr George was also ieccive-1 a mmber, The Rev. Hugh Jones has becomc pastor of Staylittie (Mont- gomeiyshire), and a letter of transfer will be drawn up. The Revs. R. W. Davies (Cema-cs), Moses Ro- berts (Festiniog), Evan Williams (Rfiosllanerchru- gog), and Dr. A. J. Parry (Rhyl) were elected to examine papars in tine nest Sunday School cxnmina- tion. "Religious devotion" was felectwl us the 1ub- ject for discussion at the next quarterly meeting at Mamfairfechan, when the Hey, H. Bryn Davies will read a paper on' the sub j cc?. The Rev. Dr. Owen D:ie, p:rŒaI\nn'ue 'CIti: (,f the Baptist Twentieth Century Fund, which w is started in\ April last. In th", courfe of an interest- ing speech Dr. Rvi,z stated1 t10 reasons for estnb- I liaing a fundi in connrc;m with the d"1om:m,- tion in Great BriL%'n and Itv'.and. He said it w U) hoped thereby to strengthen and extend the wo:k of the Baptist denomination throughout the hud. The population had greatly increased -without- >« proportionate incroae in the provision of places cl worship and of maus of fHowship by .he 't- nomiination. It was also Tieec&sary to meet the alarming pn( widespread declension of the Estab- lished Church, both in dotrine and practice, ;nto Roman superstitions. The fund which it was hoped to raise was a quarter of a million sterling, .md the contribution expected towards that from tiie Welfh churchfs was £ 50.000.—The following were appointed a County Coinmltloe to organise the fiind -Mr Owen Jones (Kevin), Mr O. R. Hughes (Bnn Efail), Mr Richard Willi,itiis (Pony^roes), Mr R. Jor.e:o; (Por-roadoc), the E. Evuim (Bangor), the Rev. D. Ih,,¡¡ (L''I\d,¡r'nol, the. Per. Dr, 0. Davies (CaremTvon), and thf- iticv. J. (iriflith (LI¡L)- fairfcclian). Tlie s'pecial preachcrj on Monday and TnasAiy nijdifr were the R<v. 1%. G. O,yen ("Xlifor."). the Rev. Hugh Eihwin'si (Ch,'h'h;mt}.th. R, F. Evans ii!.n;)r?. :? -.? 1'a' 1, Dr. 0. Dr.vies (Car- narvon). |

LL AN FA ETH LIT AND Li.ANV'WKOG. A house- to haure colloction for the Trnnsvanl war fundi, in the aN,?. }\ar¡11't jmenrti f\ tn the sum <? B19 6». to which mr.y he cd i thf mm of £1 4a, con-ributer' :n tlw. n,reclr:rd cbrr,h- nn the "Queen's 8und¡; m:¡JÚ: a grand total of 220 10s. The population of tlH twj parishes is under six hundred, and there are no ■ essidei.. landoimm -Cor.

LLANGEFNI. The Aberdunant and Tregayan E,.statw.-At the half yearly rent audit dinner of the tenants of that portion of the Aberdunant and Tregayan Estates, mtuato in the Counties of Anglesey, Carnarvon, end Menoneth, at the Bull Hotel, Llangefni, on the 19bl» inst., r Kran Williams, yangefai, proposed, Mr William Lewis, Hendre, Tre.gayan.wnded, and Mr Owen Griffith, Bone, supported, and it was mioraimouslv reao.ved '•Th.'t the tonar. ;) of Colonel V E. J. Lloyd, of Plas.Ttr-gayan, Llangwvllog, de- sire to express to Mm a^d his family their"heartfelt- sympathy and condo fcswo with them in the great loss they have sustained by the death of the ..ate Mrs Jones-Parry (Colonel Llovds mother), who wall so greatly e«teera»d and rfspected by all who came in cont,"ti with her, and 80 much revered by lie;- numerous tenants;. They also desire to urn- gtatulate the Colonel ns«si heartily on his suc- cession to the AberduMnt Estate, and earnestly pray that he may long H spared to rajoy acd main- I tain the tame happy relations in the future as have always existed in the post between the owners of that estate and the tenants thereof. The tenants also wish to express their sincere eymoathv with y- Aspinnll, of Standen Hall. Clithero* (the Cotonei't) bro.her-in-iaw), and his family in the sad- affliction which has befallen them bythe sudden death of Mr Miles Aspinall (Mr Asphalt's h'41con-l on), who had rmh a promising future before him. The tenants furtber desire to congrat.al.e Major Hergate (the Colony's brut;hu-m-law) upon the øahsfadory ?rogreM he !< maJtin? towards r?-overy from the MMou? wound inaictod upon him when N) gallantly fighting for hill country in tire terrible war which is now bomg waglid in South Africa." I

I LLAWRYGLYN. School Treat and Prises.—At the triinal treat and distribution of prises to the scholars of the Llawryglyn Board School. Mr David Jones, J.P., Neuadd, distributed the Tonic Solfa College certi- ficates to the scholars who are members of the weekly Scripture and music class held in conjunc- tion with the school. Several members of the class who had- made sixty attendances and upwards were awarded a handsome prize. Afterwards about forty members of the class were presented with text books on the lives of Christ and St. Paul. kindly pre- sented by Miss Jones, IJechwedd. The prizes for regular attendance at tho school during the year were afterwards preseutdd by Mr Evan Jones, Penrhyn, the vice-chairajan of the School Board, and Mr Andrew Jones, ttbu&dd, to aboll- 30 of the scholars. R. H. Brunt, who had made full at- tendance, received the highest prize and a medal. The company present were afterwards entertained by the 8cholan with recitations, glees, action songs, and musical drills at the conclusion of which each scholar was presented with a packet of sweets. in the evening an illustrated lantern lecture on the "Life of Christ," consisting of 50 beautiful coloured slides on the chief events in our Saviour's life, m- terspersed with suitable hymns and- songs rendered by the music class, was given to the scholars and others present.

PENRHYNDBUDRAETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, aty John Jones, J.P., Ynysfor, presid- ing, and Mr Owen Jones occupying the vice-chair. Mr Birchunv (Local Government Board inspector) was also oresent. STATISTICS. The amount paid' in out-rehi?f during the fortnight was as follows :-Tremadoe district, C71 3s to 271 paupers Deudraeth district, £68 Is 2d to 265 pau- pers Festiniog district, £94 58 to 338 paupers; vagrants relieved! during the fortnight, 32; num- ?:r of inmates 23, against 17 for the corresponding ueriod last year. THE VACCINATION FEE. A resolution was submittea from Wigan Union protesting that the vaccination fee fixed by the Local Government Board was too high (hear, hear). —Mr Owen Jones I beg to propose that we sup- port that resolution in every possible way.-Thls was seconded-, and passed unanimously. THE HEATING APPARATUS. It was decided to refer to LLo Building Coinm'-ttf tho appointment of a man to look after the heating a J>1)a.r ,,1tU.S. THE COUNTY RATE. Mr H. Bodvei-Roberts wrote to say t?-? !'e I Bmr(I was considerably in arrears in paying 'I county (Camorvon-sbire) rate.-Mr Morgan Jonco': I It Wid only due on the 1st January.—Mr Uri Jones: I beg to propose that The letTr be left () the tab.-Mr Morgan Jones seconded, and it wam passsd.—It was said that there were no arrears in the parish of Ynvscvnh«.iani. RESIGNATION 'OF A MEMBER. The Rev. E. B. Thomas, B.A.. rector of Traws- fynydd, wrote as follows:.—"Gentlemen,—I write to e.xpre my grNLt regret at being unable to be pre- sent at yow meeting to^jky, the last for me ?ey??re leaving Trawsfynydd for (Llajiberis. I had fully arranged1 to be present,I have just received a call from the Bishop to be" at TU cnr by eleven a. m. to be sworn in for L'.anbir this, my valedic- tory letr, I wish expressly and cordially to thank the chairman and tl' Board! seneraLy for the kind- ness and considerstii. a me by vhein all during my tenure of office, and to assure the Board: ¡!:It the meetings have been a good schooling for me, and the and discussions have taught me many things connection with the poor-law, and opened my eyes to unthought-of phases of human nature an its various stages. Heartily wirh ing you all God' speed1," etc. ADDRESS BY MR BIRCHAM. Mr Bircham: addlressed the Guardians, and said that witli, regard to North Wales the decrease of pauperism' wa, happily, going on steadily. The qtwrries were going on well, and in every way flourishing, and yet 1,, could not find that pauperism was decr.Hising ??s it ought to, which I)rovw. that thev wore gjv:n relief to unrvin CiEe8. There were 25 in-door paupers,; but that number &d not consist of those ,-toid,? t?e Union, and ther, were 825 out-door paupHS, Th?secain-? to three per cent, on the popuhÜion, bZt i* jns?',?ce to tle Union he wished to S)- that he made 'lis calculation on the lasi census, and he undAvt-ood there was a. great increase in the population, especially at Festiniog, so that the percentage- ho gave was rather high. There were 2.3 throughout tho kingdom, uud: in tihe 53 Unions he had to visit. 3.1. This was a rather high percentage, considering that thcce Unions were rural Unions, where labour for both Xt!< could be easily obtained. Referring to the collection of rates. Mr Bircham aid that nil rates were col- kcted as poor rates, wheieas only a small portion of them went for the. maintenance of the poor. In this Union he found that £24,000 were collected as poor rate, whereas only 1-09300 were spent on the poor, comprising the maintenance cf workhou«e, officers, etc. As for the remainder of the 224,000 t'hv had- no control whatever over it, but it iva-i a consolation to tliem that they we:e tpen-; on objects which remunerated the Uaioji..In tnU £ 24,000 Ire found tho €!«>rnKius cm ox £ 3000 w;e(' cd to the School Boards, but- the U'1,:cii go. a rttsro by way of better education. He ¡!Oiœd tJ:¡t <by when applications for relief were considered that great many of the oa.es ought to be under he cue of the Guardians in tie hone,but how could they be under thfiir care when t here was no house to Ie. eeive thcIn Theie was scarcely any p;-ogre::s made since last. June, when ]¡. h:1:. visited the prem'scs. He then went opi wIny 10", wished Ie call the athü- t;nn of the Visiting Committee to the detdrabiiity 01 furnishing the sick wa, etc., in a proper man- ner, and in conclusion referred to the provision made by fee Government in regard to the control of neglected children and orphan?. The Chairman said ther were, he was mrs, all glad to have Mr Bircham with them that; day, and to hear his '\1g.g6;tions. Mr Owert Jones proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Bircham. with whose remarks snd suggestions he thoroughly agreed. The motion was seconded by Mr Morgan Jcnes, and passed.

PORTMADCC. Obituan-.—The death- k'Ok phCÐ rather suddr-nly on Saturday morning of Mr J. E. Jone-?, baker, Gla,?ly House. Lm?-a%,enue, aged 35 -eaN. The dece¡d hd b o??n ailing for -me time, hd was able to attend to his business almost to the last, antt his end, irs-s quite UT\CXI,ctèd; Much sympathy is felt for the young widow una Ikt three little chil- illen. Competitive Meeting a, Trc-mtdoc.—A literary and compatit-ive .meeting i-v connection with tllJ<c. Church Sunday Schoi l wm' 1k.-11' at the Town Hall, Tremadoc, on Friday cvenini;. Mr David Breeze presided, ar.'J the VieaJ1 (the Rev. Llewelyn H. Hugh's, M.A.) ably ncU-d -as conth;c!or. Tb", fol- lowing were the ?.ucoesrfi4 crnnpetitoT3 :-TIec't, tion Master Llewelyn Buckingham. Pair of woollen cuffs: Mi Gv.en i1!. Roberts. Singing: 1. Miss Sarah Owen 2, Hwtty Williams. Esstiy (chil- dren under 16 of "Histmy of Jrsiis Clirrat:" 1, John Party; Tremadoc 2, E. J. Wil- liams, (1C).: 3. Samuel Roberts. Torimadcc. Four stanzas t, Ttv-nrwloc Cbvich: Mr Thomas Lloyd. Recitation: P,. M. nnking''M! S<-lu compeHtwrt: M;s Gw. F? 1 fl ] ,f ?f-uth AfTi<;?: 1. Master E. A. JO!rf", I'l.vtw-is-; S. Mart- "h WiUiNMis, TremadOC. >Vu.ltiii^->tick: Hi 8«.tw.rt j Owen. Tenor 6o!o, "Wyt ti )"n cofio'r Hoer yn cadi:" Ehodyddj Ri?on. Recitation M'M Gwpn E. Roberts. B'IS oIo. "Cwymp Llewelyn:" I EMyM Ki&m. Chiof eosay Mr David Moyd. Soil3! ?t.) JdU'ed during the evening by the Kev Po H. W B.A. (curate), Miss M. C. Wil-  ttam?'?ortMt.td?; E?dy<M.Einoh, and Mr Joseph '"?''?'P?Hte? Tbe promedi,)p terminated with the siff?nK of the Na ional Anthem. The adjudi- caton. were: J'I. Rev. L:ewdyn E. Hughes. M.A.; p(try. Mf Ro),,v t-anc Jcnes (AU?d J-Jfion): Mu?.c. i?v. R, H. WiD?m? B.A., ?J the Hev. R It. Bughfa, M.A.; I-eÐitatjon, Kev. Ll. R. Hughes md Mr J"l'qh Jone«. TO R?e Volunteer Contingent to the Wa, On &tt:r?y &it t-.i 0on r. tea of he Petmw' oc Company, viz., I iI iIli autA7,e E -av?'nue; "o bert %Viflianx,, ni,Ic Robert Joma, Tmmad,?, ?. Arn4ld, East-avc-aue; Samuel Williams. JL? Lftpo.-btrctt; !md T. J, Lewis, M?oc-street— marched to Brynganallt (the residence of Captain J. R. Prichard) where they were photographed wit,h, Captain Pritohard and Sergeant-instructor Hanunona. In the evening aAer MeeiviM their StiaMn?tructions at the Ddl Hall they proceeded to the Queen's Hotel, where fhey were entertained to s-upper, along with Captair. t'ritchaid and othir mon.-comnii--a;oned officers, by Burgeon-captain Jones Morris.—Ca.ptain Pritchardi presided, and alter" very excellent repast provided by Mrs Jones, the President gave the toast of the Queen, which- was received with loud cheerc.—Surgeon-captain Joneu Morris, in proposing the .health of tho Contingent from the Portmadoc Company, said that he had very great pleasure to meN those who 1\'U wming to 1 serve t?wr uteen aD-1 country by re-pondin to i'?C :ll: the War Offim to be ar.1::te t'¡ torial rp?iment. It was indeed a great prMNge for them to be attachod to tf.?im«nt whi"J. possessed! such honours as the- 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers (cheers). It had upheld the glory and traditions of this country on many a battlefield, and it had) as many distinctions of renowned battles as any reg'meut of the line (cheers). For the first tintf- in the h:s;my of this country thiy were going out to join with other Volunteers, who freely came forwwd from all parts of btr Majesty's dominions to uphoM the flag and to serve their Queen (cheers). It was most gratifying to every true pit riot to find every part of this vast Empire, upon, which the sun never sets, sending forth some of her noblest and mORt; valiant men to uphold the old- mother country—(cheers)-and they were pleased to findi that the spirit which had permeated to the Colonies, cut and west, was shown in such a le- markable^ degree in the mother country. The Lord Mayor of London had spoken the evening before in terms of praise and priJe of the Volunteers of j he City of Londm. Theyaloo, citizens of a farh-umblcr town, were proud that the same spirit actuated those whose health he was now pr O-Ile wished the contingent goodi I uck anTZrpedd, and might their conduct, whether at the front I r at the line of communication or in any other occupation, ba such as' to nllect crcdit, not onlV uporj <bM!Mc!t-M, but upon the regiment with which t were associated, and the company Qf the town ,Yit ",heh !lOOy were connected (cheers). The | t-fwst ww di-usik with enthusiasm.—Sergeant Ham- 1 mooi, in returning tlitmks for the excellent way t ia which the toaAt hadi been received, faid he coultl mdet?say it was the proudt??, moment of his life, &nd he was exceedingly glad' to find that tboc young fellows were going out to join the old regi- ment with which -he and his three brothers, And his father before them, had been ociated, and Srrgeon-captauv Jones MOITitl had remarked, one which had attained so many honours on the field of battle. He was sure the "men woul4 be received with words of kindness ani consideration by the officers of the regiment.. They wera simply re- turning to old friends, inasmuch as the colonel (.'OlD1Ih:1I1c:,jng-I':cuteIJunt-colonel Thorold—-had been the adjtitan-t of the Volunteer Battalion, and also Major Gough second in command-, From what he knew of those two noble soldiers everything that could 00 done for their welfare would be done. I He impressed upon the young men the great duty of obedience, which was a true soldier's watch- I word (cheers). He alr-o wished them! every success, an,1 regretted extremely it was not his pleasure to go with them to South Africa. He felt that under the charge of Sergeant Hunt—the sergeant-instructor appoin e.,1 to proceed with the reserves—he would do everything he could for them.—Captain J. R. Pritchard, in responding to the toast of his health. ii.1 it gave mm great, pleasure t. be present, and heoeci that if thy were called to face the enemy, 1101 only the friends they 3aw around them, ,4t eh" yone in Portmadoc would be watching their e.i:ecr, and anxiously waiting to hear their record, whiih, from his knowledge of the men, would IX' most meritoriously won. It was extremely kind of tiurgson-eaptain Jones Morris to entertain them that evening. Some kind friends would: take care that everything permissible under the Army orders for the men's comfort an d their pleasure would lie given them. Many bdies had alrcady Fpok(?-i to him that they wgh(;d to do something to make their labours easier, and he was quite sure they would not suffer in any way from the pa-riotic mr^-ncr m which thryhad responded to the tall of their Queem and country—(chcer.s)—and whatever they needel they had. only to mention to him, and it would be extended to them (cheers). He wished them, as others had done, God speed and good luck.—The health of Surgeon-captain Jone- Morris, proposed by Sergeant WiIl;am Davifs, was l'Cœiv8d with mu:ÚallwnoUl'S, anJ suitably responded to, after which the company dispersed, as thc gallaat captain nmarker1, "to allow tho bov to bid a last good-bye to their sweethearts."—the men dt by the first train1 ci Mon<hy mDmiI1g for Wrexham, and a teq;ram was received frcm them on Tuesday morning stating that they all had paS5ed, niediicvdly fit, by the medical officer at the depot It should bo stated that others had volunteered, but were rejected on medical examination at head quartern here.

PRESTATYN. Urban District Council.—At the monthly meet- ing of this Council, under the presidency of Mr W H Coward, the Improvement Committee brought forward the following recommendations:—(1) "That a steam fire engine be ordered, and that the Coup cil make application to tie Local Government Board for -a loan, and if it be refused that the makers be asked to extend the payment over a terna of five years, so that it can be paid for out of the) revenue." (2) "That in view of being unable to arrange for the widening of High-street in the course of this winter, the following works onhy be included in the applica- tion, viz., Nant Had-road, Gronant-road, and Melidcn-road drainage, and that on the site given by the vicar only one engine-house and storeroom be built. Mr R. Davies proposed that the minutes be adopted with tho exception of that portico re- lating to the station. This was carried, and the minutes were then adopted. On the motion of Mr J. B. Linncll, it was decided to apply for -a loan of £500 to improve High-street.

PWLLHELI. It is stud that Mr Dickinson, the borough sur- veyor. haa tendered his resignation. St. Peter's Cliurch Literary Society. At the or.y.nwy weekly gatheiing of this guild on Tuesday evening, mo:; inetructive address wao delivered by thecl':ev. Eci?,an? Hu,?h4??, rector of Bamwuth subject, "The units of lii:' the rev. gentleman s Tém"k tf being followe w:th much interest. Mr P. C. Morris presided, aind there was a rood attend- ance. Borough Police Court. At a special sitting of this oourt yesterday (Friday) week, 1J- fore the Mayor (Dr. o. Wynne Griffith), William Henry Carylon, tramp, was brought up in custody, charged by P.S. Jones (3) w:1 h Ù:ep:ng in a hayrick near Pecmacn 0:1 th previous night, and com- mitted: for seven days. Narrow Eacape.—On Tuesday afternoon, as J(1- bert Parry, joiner, Mitre-terrace, about to 110" »;m>e his work on the top of eonw new buildings now being erected near Ala-road by Messrs Solonioi) Andrews ancl Son, and jwt before reaching 1 ;e roof, the plaak on which he steppe! "canted," pitch- ing IÚa he&'Œ1g io t, e basfm.ut. Di?? Jones- Evans, wio ws* quickly in attendance, f,)undjot'hat no bones wero bækcl1. P:rry was at cn-ce con- veyed ho'.nc, wlsera he is now nrffering from severe internal injuries. Comfor s for the ^.Yclsh Fusilier?.—'File first in- of various articles of clothing, the result ",c the labours of the St.Pe! ers Church Ladies'Working Society, were on view at the National Selioolrooin, on week, rnd consisted c,f s hir's, stock ings, sleeping suits, cholera, belts, Balaclava caps, Tarn n' Shunters, pocket .]1anè.kewhief, CUdlio11S, etc. (196 articles in all) the children of the scIkc.Is taking part in the good work by fraying bit; of qliOth for filling the cuv-hioits. Tho goods vens packodi in a lai-^t che. painted in the National colours, together W;t11 the nanvi and badge of the 1 egimcnt, kindly executed by Mr W. Pany, Gaol. rfrvcet, gr.ivuituourly.. tbe Cumbrian Rail-say. Com- pany having very kindly consented to forwer 1 it ■ o Southampton free ef charge. Great praise i ,Itie to the numerous helpers, especially to Mrs Robert (,>:rr'2., Brynhyfryd. the president, w ho will be pleased to receive gifts or offers to help to ui'.ke the articles for the next instalment. Proposed Bacon Factory.—A meeting of farmers, etc.. convened by tlio Town Olerk (Mr Evan R. Davies), was held at too Town Hall oní Wednefvay afternoon, for tlw purpose of considering the de- "'rabili- y of wtabVs-hing a bacon f,I< 0:)" in '1¡e d:s- .:ct, vfr Hob-Tfc Parry, auction"- r, 'f'f(.i1 — ill Evan R. Davies explained1 the object, and tint there was a desire in the district to establisY 1 I11 t—> factory. SeT->rd gcntlcmm had cxpre" ed (heir syjjjTMtlqr with the movement and were I I willing to take up shares to the extent, of 2700 or L800. A capital of about B3000 or £ 3000 would be required, and in order that the farmers should have a direct intereet in the concern it was sug- gested tlsat about 600 farmers should be asked to up innll s harer of from JB1 to JB5. Mr Solomon Andrews ha; written to expreas his willing- ness to take £ 100 shares in the factory if blhe., —Mr Newen paid that there was a great need for an improvement m the pig market in the district. He supported the- scheme.—Mr D. H. Davies also favoured the movement.—In reply to a question th* Town Clerk rait that 20,000 pigs were imported every year to Birmingham.—IJltisiately arrange- I m-enis weie made to further develope the scheme. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The monthly maetang of the Board was held on I Wednesday, Mr J. T. Jones presiding, and Dr. Thomas occupying the vice-cha:r. Mr Bircham (Local Government Board inspector} was also pre- sent. Parishes in Arrears. Dr. S. W. Griffith re- ported that there were M?e p,rithe ?? m P.vre.'1.S. and he proposed' that the usual uotioM be giv,n, —Mr WHHMN R?berte said UanMitMLu-tt was to I pay by ekvcn o'c.ock that day.-The motion was pused. Ad.ircs,; by Mr iBiwham.—Mr Bircham addressed the meeting on this stime lines as he had done the previous (tiv at the Festiniog Union. With) regard to the Pwllheli Union there was not much alteration ill the. state of pauperism, but there was a little, and that in the right (tirT rection-(hear, hear)—but the relief given was very large, and he was not prepared to say there was a roval road to CUI": it. He wished the Guardians would support, the chairnv.11 of ,he Iifferert Boards in refusing cases whit- were not dserving. There were many per- sons receiving relief, who were not fit to look,, after themselves, and left to the mercy of at least ignorant as regarded nursing. He hoped the Guarc/Uaia-trnuld- lestrlct giving relief to people who lived in- houses not fit for occupation. He should like to » a trained nurse .:U1 an assistant matron appointed,, hut they would) have to wait until the number of inmates had increased. He wished to call attention to the vagrant wards which were damp, and due in a great measure tci the accumula- tion of earth and- improper drainage outside at the back (tf the wardp. Speaking upon the item of poor rate, the inspector eaid that the total collection under that headi was 213.500. Out of that £76fYJ went. t(1 the relief of poor for all purposes, so tint lef.. £ 5600 for purposes over which the Guardians ivti,,t L?,5t) 600 for p,?R 7 ? & airman &aid they wem z?ll had no control.—Tho ChAirman said they were all gratified with the remarks of Mr Bircham, and it was a great satisfaction to tb(M to find' that every- thmg was carried on in an orderly manncr.-On the motion of the Chairman, beconded by Mr H. Wil- liams, a vote of thanks was p?u?d ti Mr B4r?liam. lJomfort for Invalids.—Mr Jolun Williams give notice that he would propose at the next meeting that provisions should) De made in the grounds out- side the hocs" for seats to be fixed for the com. forts of the invalids in the open air when the weather permitted. Complaints.—Complaints were made that medical men had not sent in their vaccination returns, al- though repeated applications had been made to them, and on the motion of Mr Evan R. Davic.,seooooed 1 y Mr R. Roberts (Llew Glau), it was resolved that unless the returns were forthcoming by Monday the clerk should be directed to report the matter to the Local Government Board. Increase of Salary.—Miss Annie Robyns, nurse, had applied at the previous meeting for an. advance of her Hilary, and Dr. S. W. Griffith now pro- posed that it be increased from £16 to £00 a year. --Mr, Watkins seconded.—The Chairman caidl Miss Robyns had done her work in an excellent minncr and. was well deserving of the increase granted her. —The motion was carried- unanimously. Appointment of Relieving Officer for the Nevin District.—The appointment of a relieving officer for the district of Nevin occupied a good deal of he time of the Board, there being 17 applicants for the I post, viz. James Cooke, Tanygraig, Nevin; Grif- fith Williams, Penygraigwen, Mynytho ;l John Grif- fith, Ty Isaf, Aberdaron; W. H. Lloyd, Rectory, do.; D. J. Griffiths, Minyffynon. Nevin; Evan Jones, Glanttwr, Morfa, Nevin; Thomas Robert*. Bryjitirion, Tydweiliog; R. H. Jones, Ala-road, PwIIheU M. N. Jones, Ty Newy<M, Rho?tryran; Thomas Rowlands, Regent House, Beaumaris; W. Owen Jone,?, Bryn y Gro, Llanbedro5; Edward b;ooJ:le}l:rfI Ni I:lt)=off. ;W&= HighLstreet, Pwlll?h; Owen Elias, Rhedrnog Farm, Abererch William Jones, Penlan-street, Pwl:heli Heniy Thomas, Post-office, Llanaelhaiarn; John Hughes, Difani- e d',l R,hoshirwacn. Se,-eml applicants ?re struc off for the want of support- ern, and the reult of the division was %s follows :— D. J. Griffith, 9; W. O. Jones, 9; E. A. Jaanes, 6; Owen Elias, 4; John Griffith, 4; R. H. Jones, I 3; James Cooke, 2; Thomas Roberts, 2. Second division: D. J. Griffith, 12; W. O. Jones, 11; E. A. James, 6; Owen Kias, 4; R. H. Jones, 3; John Gliffith, 3. Third division: V/. 0. Jones, 20; D. J. GriiMT, 14; E. A. J.I).?. Fourth <Hviaion: W. 0. Jonts, 24;? D. J. GriSith. 14.—On the motion of Mrs Wi?km.? Mr W. O. Jones was ultimately; ..Pp..td.-Th. Chairmar. presented the new o'? er with a copy of :he "Gtordjans' Guide," and on the motion of Dr. Thomas, secoiuted' by Mr 0. G. Jones, a vote <" thanks; was accorded the chairman.

I RUTHIN. I Appointment of Magistrates' Clerk.—The it: pointment of a cler k to the in i 'tratos of t I It,bin Petty Sessional Division too place on Mon day. It will be remembered that Mr Humplixcys Hoùrt8, Denb??gl), who recently received the :tp-I pointment, had to retire in conse ?nce of his hol(!- :ng the office of county accountant. There wer- t ?eoffice -v" ?z., Mr Fdwa?r,i Roberts, Ruthin; Mr A. O. Evans, Denbigh; and Mr J. H. G. Hughes, Derwen and Wrexham. Mr Edward Roberts, who had been mayor of the borough, and had been an alderman for 18 years, was elected without opposition.

I THE GIRL WIIO "IVAI A I Great Yarmouth has tliis year had an unprece- dented season, f.nd a herring fishing that has beaten the record, and, take it all round, has been having [I, real good tini-j. Mi;s Rosa C;,x, of 35, Rodney- road, daughter of Mr J. H. Ccx, a well-known fish- in boatowner and merchant, whom her mother called "? Queen" a a local reporter, has enjoyed the bettr tmes in a manner calling for special mmtion, and her history has appeared in the "Yar- mouth Independent. Tripping with a1 the alcrtn8 of good health into her fathH'8 (!rawin?-rooni, Mis& Cox brightly, and with a lm1il, told i,,?r,?, .t ng story, which ;s given be'ow in ha own words — "For a very long timl" he said, "I suffered from ar.semia and chronic indigestion, with pains across the chest, and all about me. 1 got into such a state that I dared not fasten my clothes, for I could Dot bear them to touch me. I lost my appetite, and became êQ depressed that I used to come heme sobbing, and 1 thought I should have to give up :11, toge litr. Miss Cox, we may state, is now actively employed in one of the largest drapery establishments in Yar- mouth. Continuing her narrative, Miss Cox said: The pains cut me like a) knife. J couldn't even bear to go to tho front door, the air hurt me so much. A doctor attendeici me, but I got no better..Pinching my cheeks, he said, 'I never saiv any like yours.' "You look remarkably well now." thr. reporter observed with perfect sinceiity "what brought about the change for the better' "Well, wits- the reply, "I had heard' a great deal about Dr.. Williams' pink pills for pale people, b.,t I LittVt much faith, because 1 hail tried so many medicines, and they had not ,hmc me any good. However, m" mother wrote and asked for advice; I was advised to take somo of Dr. Williams' pink pills, as simikr casos to my own bad been cured by thir- medicine. I must ten you that. I took several boxes before I felt, any great bendit. but now I feel like a '?-ftereDt person entiieiy. I got s" much better tImt I stopped taking Dr, VVilliajuns" pink pills hr a tiiiw, but 1 ii?4dLd- to begin again, to mr ke sure oi a pal!1:ln!t cure, even now take them- occasionally. 1 tive taken e-t%c:! boxe:, in flU," "She is a compared with what, she was the mother, who was present during the interview, gratefully exclaimed. Such cases as this—esses where sickly, languid girl-s, wi- hout colour ûr en8g? and' weak, ntrvi u- men who tiemc-di as if tlKV would never be very strong, have been transformed Uv Dr. Wi¡!i¡f:1" pink pills—may \)0 heard of in every neijrhbourh«>d. New blood in, every dose—that is what they give; and with, this new blood, which is new life, cours- ing through the veins, influenza and coughs, which might have been the beginning of consumption, dis- appear the for.'ifi?d system- tnrov.s off rheumatism, sciatica, St. Vitrs' dance, fits, and o[}¡n r.en"u d?seare»; threatened paralysis is kept at bay, '111d t he j-sterir learns to utilise its food so that liver sluggishness, indigestion., (backache, and the ail- amists of ladfeS vanish. To avoid substitutes, which can dk> no icood bear in mind that it is Dr. Williams' pink pills you want; and if dishonest people try to pusk substitutes upon YOll, send direct, enclosing price, two shillings and ninepence a box. or thirteen and nrnopence for six boxes, to Dr. Wil- liams' M»T:cir.e Company. Holborn-viaduot, Vmdon. .ib-ie pills nr-y a tonic, the only tonic that does not, tkiaage d;gestie! They are not a purgative.

[ DAATIS OF FR02HJHENT KD. I It is cot often ilwIt in the space of « few ihjg death has claimed fotw such distinguished i, tims as the Duke of Teck, John Raskin, R. D. B-ackmore, and G. W. Stevens, the brilliant war correspondent. The Duke, who became the hue- bond of the Prineees Mary of Cambridlge socae thirty-four years ago, was one of the present Wurtemburg fa- mily, but traced his descent for more than a thousand years through the Dukes of Hun- gary. The Duke had been ailing for nearly two years, end never properly got over the death of the Duchess. Save for the occasional visitti of his well- Wed daughter (the Duchess of York) he led a •■'omewhat. lonely life at White Lodge, Rich- The IttJ Duke of Teck. mond, which by his (feath reverts to the Crown. His snk in the laiglish army was that of General, but it carried with it, ?iMy, although he had fought in Egypb under ?!.e. ?d was ??t?<med in d3- .h?. He w? ? reTark.Me scholar for .? t?e ?rid wh? t?'. nged to so many clubs, M?  ''T" ????' ?'? he "AeriteA fnm thf W1: :T £ S- H'? '?'a are ?!d?? h?}.e ?t? h?r father, ?n. in sd?tion to Egypt, MW some stirring times in Italy in 1859, and was in the Auction fighting line at the battle of Oustozzj, the ogili- lend battle actually woo by dosinjf single-handed during the century now Mr Buskin's decease was not altogether a mat- ?'' ?"'??i.vi? rega? to his age (81) a? lt}ne fact. that he ncarly succumbed to inaueMa two years ago. That ho has enriched the reaktt of art by his eloquent cirticisms, and given the ainstic temperament of his countrymen an im- petus for good goos without saying. His was » really gentle nature, oonceale-d under a rugged exterior that was at times repelling. To women he often seemed ungaiknt when it was mere mannerism. Indeed there was little to choose in tllese soinA.1 aspects between Oarlyle and Buskin, although the latter was perhaps more popular among those with whom he was brought intor contact. Ruskin always mintined that a mmio —either painter, poet, or writer—should It* JOHN RUSKIN, Bom February 8th, 1819; Died January 20th. 1900. judged by his best work, and, therefore, actiiM on his own set proposition, the public will prob- ably always remember hiai, by "The Stones of Venice," which, as an exhaustive essay on Medie- val Art, is a. -marvellous instance of how an in- spired pen can t<XM;h true art whi.o weaving round it a fascination not often found outside the reaJma of romance. Mr Ruskin's placid home at Conis- ton was rarely intruded upon by tourists. His objection to that form of worship was rooted and natural, and a i most as great as his aversion to the sight of a railway destroying the harmonies of his beloved • Westmoreland landscape. Mr Ruskin was not happy in his marriage, which resulted in a divorce, and re-marriage of his wife with the late Sir John Millais. Here is a striking case of how Ruskin's rough exterior melted into sweetness. He was passing through the National Gallery one student's day and noticed a young lady, quite a neophyte, who had started to copy a Turner. "Trying to get to heaven without stopping at the intervening stations," he remark- ed, bluntly, leaving the girl so rudely addressed in teais. Coming back a moment or two later he saw her wiping her eyes, and said-, "My deuo young lady go -c.n with your work it is remark- able how yen have caught the grmt. man's style. Tell me, rve you poor or rich?" "I am doing this, sir, because I have been told I have a taste for it. and I thought I might help to support my mother ar<d a crippled brother through it." Rus- kin touched up the picture here and there, pro- Ii :}111lce,1 it an excellent copy, and eventually sold it for £50 for the, young novice. Wars of recent years have proved very fatal among the ra-rtk-s of newspaper correspondent*, who seem, tc court danger more freely than was the case in the old d'ys. When Mr H. W., now Sir William Russell and Mr Nicholas were out at the Crimea for the "Times," a corresondeiit nevei* thought of running any very serious risks, and was. curH.¿ to get h<« information from the offi- cers 111 cairiniiiind. Now-a-days, however, news- paper competition is keen that, a correspondent to hone.'tlv do his duty must be where the danger is greatest, Camero" of the "Standard," and St. T.-ager-TIeiVert of the "Morning Post," both lost their lives in tV Scutm. Knight of the "Morn- ing Po t" w;. killed in the present war, and Win- ston Churchill has gone through some alarming- experiences. Mr C. W. Steevens, perhaps the most brilliant of the tonager generation of war THE I.ATE Illt G. W. STEEVEN-S, correspondents, j .i- ialien a victim to enteriv fever at Ladrsait1;. Mr Steevens, who was otily 30 years li-s -mrz k 011 the "Pajl Mall Gaactte, wie!:( after fcytir years' service he jtMMd the st,.ti the "Dailv M" 1 i," and, as co-rrespondent, foe th.t. j^per, wrote the teries or interestinletters, "With Kitchener to Khar- toum," wbich wer- subsequently published in 1,,)(,k forw. nrxl eiijoycl a wide circula.tion. Hie other best known I.k«. the cut<-oaie of his ex- IKricnc^s r.y.corrfp< xdeiit, are "The lend of the Dollfr" ard "Tito of Dreyfus." Mr Steevens' dentil a distinct- ItKs t", journalism, as his work wa-s of the liigliest order, and there will he general that so protnisir-g a. career should be f'<)I:u,ld'il:'l'p.d sadly out sin rt_ The Editor c.f the "Daily Mail" has courteously per- mitted us to reproduce a portrait of Mr Steevens. socially d.rIl,Wl a pain ting by the Hon. John Collier. <