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^—ga—i—a——■— HOUSEHOLD HINTS. 0. BY "DOROTHY." TUTTI FRUTTI CAKE. geafc to a cream half a cup of fresh batter and two oups of powdered sugar, to which add the well-beaten yolks of four eggs, a cup of aweet milk, a tablespoonful of cold water, the well-beaten whites of two eggs, and last of all three-teaspoonfula of baking powder, sifted with an extra half cup of flour. Bake in jelly cake tins in a hot oven, being careful to have the tins well greased and slightly warmed before pouring the batter into them. When cold, spread between each layer of cake the following mixture: The well-beaten whites of two eggs, enough pulverized sugar to make a soft icing, a teaspoonful of vanilla extract, half a cupful of the best raisins carefully stoned and chopped fine, two tablespoonfuls of cur- rants, well washed, dried and picked. and an equal quantity of orange marmalade. This quantity will make two good-sized layer cakes, which insy be iced and otherwise ornamented, as fancy dictates. FRIEZE SHELVES. The use of the narrow shelves running quite around an apartment in wall decorations is extending. They are used as a frieze and put on 18 or 20 inches below the ceiling, their six-inch width being laden with bits of coloured pottery toning with the rest of the room. MAGNOLIA PIN CUSHION. A pretty novelty is the magnolia pin cushion. The petals are tinsel; half of the number are turned upward and surround the centre of the flower. This is of silk with bow and chorda for stamens, and this forms the £ in cushion the rest of the petals turn down & £ & aot as supports. FOR BRIGHT EYES. !it-zt to fair skin and good health, bright eyes are desired by women; but, after all, it is not the bright so much as the expressive eves which charm all beholders. Belladonna may give a startling appearance to the eyes, but it will not make them attractive. It rather repels one instead of attracting. So with all the nostrums plaoed on the market for improving the effect of the eyes, The simplest method is to pencil the eyebrow, which is harmless and not to be deprecated. This will give more attraction to the eyes than any of the drugs used for the purpose. The true way to have expressive eyes is to think and reflect, to improve the mind and to entertain ideal images in the thoughts. The eyes are but an expression of the mind, and a gentle, cul- tured intellect will surely have an effect upon the internal organs. A proper use of the muscles and movements of the eyes to give inimation and expression should be studied as one would study the art of graceful body motion; but beware of affectation. That is urorse than all expressions. How TO REMOVE STAINS FROM MARBLE. Mix up a quantity of the strongest soap lees with quick lime to the consistency of milk; coat the marble with this mixture; tet it remain on for 24 hoars; then olean it off, and the marble will appear as if new. After taking the stains out by this method, its appearance may be much improved by rubbing it with a mixture of fine putty pow- der and olive oil. HOW TO FXTERMINATE BEETLES. Take two stones of lime; divide it into twehe parts; dissolve one part in a pail of water, stirring it well. Pour this down the crevice where the beetles come out. Repeat the dose a few times. If there are no holes in the floor, make one so as to put a funnel in. Should the beetles be in a closet or I chiffonier, lay the bottom three-fourths of an inch thick with dry lime, and cover with a false bottom. GLAZING LINEN. Scrape a little white soap and dissolve it in warm water, and add to it starch, quarter teaspoonful of borax, and one teaspoonful of turpentine. Starch the articles, wring out, and let lie one hour. Put through the wringer, and iron. Do You SEW AT NIGIIT It is a suggestion to have the table at whioh one sews at night spread with a light cover, or, if it must have a dark one, a sheet of white paper may be used over it. A needle can be threaded with much greater ease if held I over a white surface. TRY THIS. A clean oyster shell kept in a tea-kettle in which hard water is constantly boiled will prevent the crust which will otherwise gather on the inside of the vessel. CARE OF THE TEETH. Select a soft bristle brush and use it night and morning. Tooth powder twice a week is sufficient. Warm water and enough oastile soap to taste is a good every day tooth wash. If a piece of embroidery silk is passed be- tween the teeth after eating, one brushing a day will keep the mouth clean. It is a dental crime to use salt or charcoal, and madness to even mention ashes as a dentifrice. A WOMAN'S BRIGHT IDEA. f It has regained for a woman to invent and patent glass doors for ovens. The wonder is that the idea has not long ago been thought of by some woman who cooks. All cooking instructors lay the greatest stress on the care io be observed in opening the oven door to yvatch the progress of the cakes or muffins. Maria Parlea, making sponge cake, touches the knob with the most delicate oare and Jierhtnesa, dreading even to jar the cake within, and peeps through tfefc waallest crack that will afford the necessary glance. What a relief to walk boldly up to the oven and through these transparent doors, which the genius of a Michigan woman has discovered, study at leisure the progress of rising cake dough or crisping fowl. A CHEAP DISH, Cut up the cold mutton left from the day before in thick slices, of the size of a neck chop, peppering each piece. Place them in an enamelled saucepan, cover them with water, or, better still, a little stock or gravy. Let it come to the boil; skim it. Get four large leeks (well washed), cut in lengths gauged by the size of the atewpan, with a little pepper and salt to taste, and let all simmer together till the leeks are tender. Make a little thickening with one dessert-spoonful of flour, mixed with a little sauce of any kind. Stir into a saucepan carefully, so as not to break the leekr,; place on a flat dish, laying the leeks as straight as possible. Garnish the dish with a little toasted bread, made brown. CLEANSING FLUID. One of the best and most economical of the various fluids for removing spots from fast- coloured fabrics is given below. It is said to have originated in the English Navy, and is in general use among both soldiers and sailors. Out four ounces of castile soap into a quart of soft water and heat it until the soap is melted. Remove from the fire and add two quarts of cold soft water. When the liquid is quite cold pour into it four ounces of ammonia, two of alcohol and two of ether. Bottle and cork tightly. When it is desired to remove grease spots or generally renovate a garment shake the liquid well, apply with a sponge or cloth and rinse with clear water. When fast-coloured dress goods are to be washed add a cupful of the fluid to a pailful of soft water, soak the garments in this water for a few minutes, wash them out and rinse thoroughly. REVIVAL OF SEALING WAX. The fashion of sealing letters is being re- vived again, and consequently sealing-wax is now made in most of the favourite tints tip match the note-paper, and in many of the shops quaint little ornamental taper-holders are now being shown, the popular being a little demon or miniature Mephistopheles. RHUBARB FOOL. Wash and peel some rhubarb, cut it into inch lengths, set it on with sugar to taste, and let it simmer gently till cooked. Press it through a sieve, and leave it to cool. Boil a pint of milk with a piece of lemon peel, cloves if liked, and sugar to taste. Stir to this, off the fire, four eggs lightly beaten, then stir it all over a clear fire till it thickens. It must not quite boil, and take care it does not catch," as it is very apt to do. When cold, stir this into the fruit, add more sugar, if necessary, and a little grated nutmeg. The custard should be rather thick, as the rhubarb is very watery How TO MAKE CLEAR BLANC-MANGE. Take a quart of strong calf's foot jelly, skim of the fat and strain it, beat the whites of four eggs and put them to the jelly, set it over the fire and keep stirring until it boils, then pour it into a jelly bag and run it through several times till it is clear. Beat one onnoe of sweet almonds and one ounce of bitter to a paste with a spoonful of rosewater squeezed through a cloth then mix it with the jelly and three spoonfuls of very good cream; set it over the fire again, and keep stirring till it is almost boiling; then pour it into a bowl, and stir very often till it is almost cold; then wet your moulds and fill them. LITTLE MINCEMEAT RISSOLES. A dainty way of preparing little pies of mincemeat for luncheon is in the form of ris- soles. Roll out a puff-paste as thin as possible, and cut it in round pieces about four and a half inches in diameter with a scalloped cutter. Put a large tsblespoonful of mince- meat in the centre of each round of paste. I'gg each circle entirely around with the white of an egg. Then fold one-half the round over the other, pressing both edges closely together. Brush the rissole all over the outside with a batter made of tha yolk of an egg beaten with a teaspoonful of milk. By means of a wire spoon immerse the rissoles one by one in boiling hot fat. Let them cook for about four minutes. Do not attempt to cook more than three at a time in a frying pan of the average size, as they will not cook properly if they are crowded in the least. Drain them as soon as they are done, lay them for a moment on brown paper to absorb any fat and dredge them lightly with sugar, in which a few chopped pistachio or almond nuts may be mixed if you fancy. Do WOMEN KNOW That a saucepan of boiling water put in tfee oven while baking bread or rolls will, by its • earn, keep the crust smooth and tender ? That when the oven is too hot, putting in a pan of cold water will reduce the tempera- ture ?

THE QUEEN. Tne Qtieenaccompanied by LhtEmpress Frederick and Princess Beatrice, left Windsor by special train en Monday for Buckingham Palace, where her Majesty will remain until Wednesday, when she returns to the Castle, The Royal party reached Paddington a few minutes after twelve, and entered a closed car- riage, drawn by four horses with outriders. There were no gentlemen equerries, because of the wet weather which prevailed, but her Majesty's car- riage was escorted by a detachment of Life uiuards, whose scarlet uniform and bright cuirasses lent some brightness to an otherwise depressing morn- ing. Travelling VI4 Hyde Park and Constitution- hill, the Queen arrived at the garden entrance to Buckingham Palace at twenty minutes after tweive.and passed into the Palace. A considerable crowd had assembled by the entrance gate, and as the Roval party drove by the Empress Frederick leaned forward an4 bowed in acknowledgment of the people's cheert j L

GENERAL. CONDUCTED BY THE EDITOR. D. T." (Cardiff).—Dialeddfoilau were held at, Swansea and Carmarthen respectively in 18E3 and 18o7. ••J?. W." (Borth).—The Archbishop of Dublin gave it as his opinion that the gain outweighs the loss." You will find the interview in the ninth article which ap. peared in the Western Mail on the Ibth of November, 1892. "COSTA" (Pontypridd).—By filtering or distilling. to INQUIRER" (C,lrdiff),NlltiaJlal Society for Women's Suffrage. Central Consmittee: 10. Great College-street, Westminster. Secrelai y Miss Helen Blackburn. "A WORKINO MAN" (Cardiff) would like t > know if any not ice has been taken of a memorial recently presented to the corp ration with reference to the opening to foot-passengers of the Taff Vale Railway Company's bridge from Grangelcwn to the Docks. "BAPPHO" (Glyn-Neath).—No far as we know, there are no papers published 111 Anglesea. Several journals, however, have their home at Bangor and Carnarvon respeclirely. CARISBROOKE" (Glyii-Neath)—The late Canon Jen- kins. of Aberdare, was born at Merthvr Tydfil oil Jan. 30, 1823.

MEDICAL. CONDUCTED BY A PHYSICIAN AND SURG-EON. M. S." (Bridgend).—Bathe the eyes twice a day with tepid water. 2. Use them as little as possible by gas light. 3. Do not read for more than an hour at a time. Take the mixture recommended to C. F. T. VOLUNTEER" (Penarth).—The symptoms are due to some local pressure affecting the circulation, and I producing numbness. I" OPTICS (Cardiff).—Y011 require glasses. (Pontardawe).—Take a1 few days' rest, lie down as much as possible, and rub the part with the following:—R. Liniment of camphor one ounce; liniment of turpentine one ounce; mix together and apply twice a day. 2. Swimming not suitable for you. 3. Natural to some people. 4. Never go to bed with damp or cold feet. S. A, H." (Cathays, Cardiff).—Sponge with a solution containing one part dilute acetic acid and two of water. G. W." (Absravon).—Take the following mixture Sulphate of iron, three grains; sulphate of magnesia, one drachm; infusion of quassia, one ounce. 2. Not so often. 3. Yes. 4. You require glasses W. S. O." (Merthyr).—I Wash tt.e head once a week with warm water, to which a little borax and glycerine have been added. 2. Plenty of outdoor exercise. 3. Porridge before breakfast. 4. No. W. B." C^eath),—You omitted to state your age and occupation. C. F. J." (liliayader).—Take the following :—II. Bro- mide of potash, two drachms tincture of gentian, four drachms; syrup of orange, threa drachms, water to eight. ounces; one tablespoonful three times a day. 2. Mutton, fowl, fish, and vegetables are suitable for you avoid bacon and salt meat. W. D." (Mountain Ash).—1. No. 2. No 3. Yes. 4. Bristol General Hospital. 5. Make up your mind to follow advice given in answer to your ^uaition No. 3 -and do not cielay.

LEGAL. CONDUCTED BY A BARRISTEK-AT-LAW. MASTER AND SERVANT.—If "Doubtful" (Llanelly) his any claim against his late employers, he can sue them in the county-court, and the clerks at the registrar's office will give him all information he requires as to taking proceedings. His letter does not give us any clear idea as to what he ii entitled to. v/e presume lIe continued collecting, &e., until hi notice expired, and if he did so we do not understand why he did not deduct his salary and expenses. He says in his letter that he sent in his resignation why could he not tell us exactly what it was he did? Did he give a week's, a fortnight's, or a month's notice, or what ? Surely he ought to understand that if he wants advice he should state the exact facts. EXECUTORSHIP, &C.Jack" (Penypont) is advised that an executor or trustee under a will must not make any profit out of his app intment. He is emitled to be re-paid all moneys which he actually and properly expends in and about his executorsliio or trusteeship, but he is not entitled to be paid anything for his loss of time. If he purchases any part of the trust estates-eitiler directly or indii-ectly-sllcil pur- chase will be set aside on application to the Chancei y Division of the High Court. Where a testator leaves contracts unfinished, and the execuVas carry them on and complete then;, all profit, made thereunder must go to the benefit of the persons named in the will: the executors cannot make any personal benefit out of their appointment,. SCHOOL ATTBMUXOK.—" Nemo (Fishguard) ought to inform llieutt ndance officer of the reason of his child's absence from school. 1t would be very difficult to prove that the illness was caused by the Draught through the broken window 110 doctor could with certainty swear thai it was so caused. Where doctors or other professional men have to be got to give purely scientific evidence there is always a strong conflict of opinion. PRINCIPAL AND AGENT.—"M R. S." (Rhymney) is, of course, liable to do what fit! agreed. He does not send us a copy of the agreement, and, therefore, we cannot say what he owes; but if he undertook to ba respon- sible for the whole amount "ppearill in the book he must lUak it g od, whether lie receives it or not. In our opitiiori-if he has properly represented the agree- ment to us-he has entered into a bargain which lie had better put an end to as soon as possible. DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.—" W. T." (Merthyr) ought to have refused to t^ke the papers in. As he chose to receive and read them he will have to pay. The offer of the publishers to take half the amount, due is a very generous one, and he will be very foolish if he does not accept it. CLAIM UNDER WILL.—" Joint" (Penarth) is advised that the fact that tile money belonging to the test itrix is banked in the joint names of herself and one of the legatees does n t deprive him and his sister of their rights xmKer the will. DEBTOR XKD CREDITOR.—" Builder" (Brecon) is advised that the receipt he his is a sufficient discharge. His promise to continue buying from the sune man is not binding upon him. If any action should be brought against him he ought to instruct a solicitor to defend it. BREAKAGE OF WINDOW.—" Parent" (Monmouth) is adviseti that he is not responsible for the damage done by his boy throwing a stone at a plate-glass window. The boy, being under sevdu years of age, is not liable to be punished. If any proceedings should be taken against our correspondent or his son they ought to be defended. CALLS ON SHARKS.—" Merthyr Boy" (Merthyr) is informed that the case will not come into the county- court. The order will be made in the High Court, and unless lie can arrange for payment by instalments all order will be made for payment forthwith. Execution will follow the order, and if that does not realise suffi- cient further proceedings will be taken. He had better raise £10 and tile his petition in bankruptcy. We are sorry for him, but we have heard of even harder cases in connection with the same company. EASEMENT.44 T. P." (Fishguard) must not attempt to remove the gutters which he authorised to be con- structed. His proper course is to bring an action to compel the person who constructed them to remove them. He will not be able to conduct such proceed- iiigsliimself, but will have to employ a solicitor. Probably, a letter from a solicitor would result in a satisfactory arrangement being arrived at. GUN LICENCK.—" Pembroke" (Neath) is advised that a farmer is not entitled to kill rabbits with firearms unless he has a gun licence. He may use his gun on land in his own occupation for scaring birds, &c., without taking out a licence. A licence is required for an air-gun just as much as for one in which gun- powder is used. PRINCIPAL AND SURETY.—"Swansea"(Canton, Cardiff) is informed that the holder of the note il not bound to sue the principal before suing the executrix of the surety. He may sue either or both of them. The executrix of the surety is liable if she has assets of the deceased to pay with. If she has paid away in funeral expenses, debts, costs of probate, &c., all she has re- ceived from the e state of the deceased, and has neither money, nor property of his which she can turn into money to pay this debt with, she can successfully defend any action which may be brought against her. COUNTY-COWRT.—44 H. H." (Bridgend) is advised that if the defendant has goods upon which execution can be levied, the plaintiff can obtain leave of the registrar to issue execution although nothing has bee i paid under 4tiw judgment for more than six years. If he has no goods the proper course is to issue a commitment summons, but this will not be i sued unless the defen- dant files an affidavit showing that the defetid-Ant has means of paying. PAICV-ilCR.IJAIP. B)swDrlli (Cardiff) is advised that the matters referred to in his letter are entirely matters of arrangement. When a partnership is entered into the terms of it. as to the taking over of stocl. and the collection of debts due to the old firm, are matters which should be provided for in the agree- ment. If in this case, the new firm did not agree to take over any of the assets or liabilities of the old firm they cannot be compelled to do so. LANDLORD AND Tes'ST.—"X. Y. Z." (Swansea) is ad- vised that the fact that he did not raise his claim by counter-claim in the action which the landlord brought against, him does not debar him for suing for it now. The delay will, however, probably preju- dice his case, as it, looks as though the claim was an after-thought. The point as to the house not being cerLilied will not assist him. The evidence will have to be given entirely afresh. The best explanation of I the delay is that our correspondent was not conver- sant with the practice of the court, and did not know that he ought to have set up a counter-claim. He must not be disappointed if he loses his action in our opinion the result is very doubtful. CLAIM TO FURNITURE, &C. Inquirer" (Swansea) is advised the furniture left by the wife's father belongs to her, and her husband has no right to any portion of it. The fact that the hus' and is the tenant of the house does not affect the qu. stion. If she leaves her husband she will not be able to make him contribute towards her maintenance. NUISINCV. J. G. H." (Cardiff) is advised that he is entitled to an injunction to rrstrain his neighbour from using the engine ill such a manner as 10 be a nuisance to him. His proper course is to instruct a solicitor to write threatening an action for an injunc- tion unless the nuisance is discontinued, and to follow it up, if necessary, by issuing a writ. 'Jhe proceed- ings will be rather expensive, but the defendant will l probably be ordered to pay I he costs. Gnoc Eft's BILL.—44 Swanbil (Barry Dock) is advised that his creditor may put the case in the county-court j if he choose?. If he does so, our correspondent must appear before the registrar on the day fixed for the hearing, stale his circumstances, and ask that an order shall be made for pajment by small instal- ments. SHARKS IN COMPANY.—44 D. T." (Porfch) may sell the shares before going abroad, if he thinks fit, and if he can meet with customer, for them. If he does not do this he may execute a power of attorney to some person in whom he has confidence, authorising him to receive the dividends on his behalf, and (if advisable) to sell the shares at any time. He does not state whether the companies are paying concerns, whether their shares are such as there isauv demand for, or whether he is liable to further calls in respect of them. Therefore, we cannot say which course it is advisable he shouid tnke If he does not intend to return to England, probably the best course would be to realise and take his money with him. RROVING WILL. &C.-44 Legacy (Cardiff) is advised that it is not yet ti)Q late to prove the will. The executrix will, however, be required to sign a certifi- cate of the cause of the delay before probate will be granted. Legacy duty will be charged at the rate of 1 percent, The cheapest course will be for the execu- tiix to take the will direct to (he Probate Registry herself. In suing for the money mentioned a solicitor ought to be engaged, because there may be some diffi- culty in proving the deb4; but the lettei s of which our correspondent is pos essed, coupled with the evidence of the witnesses mentioned, will probably be sufficient to ensure her success. CUSTODY OF CII[LD, Hilliall (Bridgend) is advised that the father cannot get possession of the child except by order of a judge of the Chancery Division. The judge will have power to order the father to pay what the grandparents have spent on her maintenance while she has been in their possession.

PAPAL RECEPTION OF ENGLISH PILGRIMS. Her Majesty Praised by the Pope. A Reuter's telegram from Home. dated Monday, says:—Tha English pilgrims met at the Vatican, where the Pope was to receive them for the pur- pose of delivering to them hill farewell benedic- tion. The Holy Father, who looked exceptionally well, took his seat on the throne, and then Cardinal Vaughan addressed to him a few words extolling the devotion of Roman Catholics in England to the See of St. Peter, and alluding to the good work of the Duke of Norfolk. The Bishop of Clifton next read an address in Latin, setting forth the attachment of the clergy and the faithful to the Papal S e, and, finally, the Duk,) of Norfolk- laid before the Pope a handsomely- bound volume containing the signatures of 10.000 English Catholics who had subscribed the address presented by the Bishop of Clifton. The Holv Father, in reply, expressed his joy at seeing ;.t the feet of the Vicar of Christ so large and so devoted a body of English Catholics. He had a special love for the English, and he saw with joy a man so eminent as Cardinal Vauglmn at the head of the Diocese of Westmin- ster. The Pope then spoke of tho Queen, whom he warmly commended for the lofty spirit of iustice with which her M.ij sty had given to all Catholics in her vast Empire complete freedom to practice their reli- gion. The Holy Father then gave tho Papal Benediction, the audience having lasted about two hours.

DEATH OF A RAILWAY HERO. There hils died at Crewe one of the best known engine drivers in the service of the North Western Company, in the person of William James. De- ceased, who has been president of the Locomoiivo Insurance Societ y, was the hero of the Bangor rail- way disaster. He had crossed Menai Tubular Bridge in charge of the Irish mail train, and was travelling at a terrific speed when he saw directly in fr'llt a brOken-dvwn goods train. James imme- diately shut off steam and reversed hill) engine. His male leaped and escaped, but James decided to remain, though he said afterwards that he regarded death as certain. His engine ran right through the guard's van of the luggage train, smashing it into matchwood, mounted on the top of two preceding trucks, and then rolled over with him. His ribs were battered in, but lie eventually pulled through a long illness.

AN ANCIENT MONK'S PASSAGE WAY. A subterranean brick passage, about 4ft. lii-ii and 2ft. wide, has been disclosed under a shipyard at the North Sands, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. It can be traversed for about 250 yards, progress beyond this being blocked, and it takes a curve towards the ancient church of St. Peter's at Monk- wearmouth (the most ancient church, barring that at Jarrow-on-Tyne. in the country, the North Countryfolk maintain). According to the Newcastle Chronicle, it is suggested that it may have been a subterranean passage from the old monastery to the banks of the river. There has always been a tradition that somewhere under the ground of Monk wearti Wëh there existed a subway connected in some way or other with the monastery.

GENERAL COMPLAINT is made of the indigesti bility of the ordinary cocoas of commerce, it having been lately shown bv the medical profession that the alkalies too often used by the foreign manufacturers, combined with the fatty matters, form a soapy result which is most deleterious to health. In the case of ocoas made with care, such as Messrs. Cadbury's, these objections do not exist.— Whitehall Revielv. Lc5

THE CHICAGO EISTEDDFOD- Important Alterations in the Programme. CONCESSIONS TO WELSH CHOIRS. Number of Voices for the 0^ Choral Competition. {ot "Idriswyn," hon- secretary for Great Brita*0 the Chicago Eisteddfod, writes tl A slight misunderstanding in connection v u the Chicago Eisteddfod has now been tided t$\ and the prospects of an exceedingly succ«8* 6 gathering are now as bright as the most sangu Chicago Welshman would wish. When the of preparing for the Columbian Exhibition Chicago was commenced more than two years the Cymmrodoi ion Society in that city decide" hold an eisteddfod on a gigantic scale in co°0 tion with the great fair. They were understand, through their ft-ilow.countryl 10 Mr. George Divis, chief director of .J World's Fair, that the fisiival-hall be at their disposal for a w)» week free of charge. On the strength of this P tniae the Welshmen of Chicago drew out a prehensive programme in poetry, proae, singing, musical competitions, and art, and 0 prizes winch have never before been eq* J.^ A list of the subjects and^rizca was publ'f1 more than twelve months ago, but when ^'e \ut arrived to obtain the written permission frona authorities of the exhibition for the use hall it was not forthcoming. Nevertheless Cymmrodorion were not disheartened, bat (.g appeal after appeal to the authorities, rr at last they were asked to make a liminary programme of the proceedings tIll the week. This they did, and although tl1' authorities were perfectly satisfied with character and arrangements of tha meetings, guarantee was still withheld. Moreover guarantee for the amount of the prizes offered asked for without any written security tiat hall would be placed at the disposal ot eisteddfod, and the committee were kept f°r [gf months knocking at the door of the official9 something definite. At last Mr. T- E. Wheaton—a suburb of Chicago—said he w°° «f(# security for the whole amount, £ 1,500, and it if required. On t.hfi 9th of this month the mittee received the following letter from the lie quarters f Office of the Ways ami Means Committee 01 World's Columbian Exposition Joseph CtInjiJill* AUoi',iey- o 1893. Chicago, Feb. 9. IJFTEIWATIONAL ELSTKDIITOD ASSOCIATION. 148,-152, .Monroe-street. -of Gentlemen,—I hand you herewith executed coP-^j. your agreement with the World's Columbian tion, for the use of the Festival-hall uiion the f# tion Grounds, for your International Eisteddfoch t0|ihi held September 5, 6, 7, and 8, 1893. The bond Thomas E. Lewis, of Wheaton, Illinois, as saietjj» tendered by you as security for the paymen o. if prizes offered by you to successful competitor!^ satisfactory, and has been approved.—"Sours respectfully, JosnpHd tilt All difficulties, therefore, are cleared, and I" committee can go on cheerfully to accoiir)pliolj Til# great task they have set themsslves. if eisteddfod, for the first time in its histor/i adopted as a part of an exhibition into w'nc,l«je|f nations under the sun will gather and show 1 — peculiarities and their resources, mental and wise. To meet the wishes of choirs, and .tl induce some choir from this country t■> visit World's Fair the eisteddfod committee have 0.1.1 an important alteraiion in the number of required in each competing choir. Now, the c nij# must number from 200 to 250, instead of from to 300, and Worthy is the Lamb," from Messiah," is placed instead of I Wrestle « g Pray" (Bach) as one of the test pieces. By noa" eØØ these alterations the committee hope to Birkenhead or Dowlais choirs—indeed, the nit iC"- tions were made in consequence (,f co uriC$V tions having passed between these choirs an" Eisteddfod coiniiiittee-on the platform ot t,fe International Eisteddfod next September. ttif show that the committee deserve all syn>P'>jt and encouragement from the old country need onlv be mentioned that the four j,t will be almost entirely Welsh. The first Llewelyn (John Thomas) will be second concert, Blodwen (Dr. Parry) of the Welsh Anthems' competitions and singin»j^ old Welsh melodies with a band of harps a°n J) last concert will bo taken in singing anthems^ choruses, such as Teyrnascedd y Duw svdd Noddfo," Par i mi wj bod dy FfJr° &c.

THE NAVY ESTIMATES. 'íll i Parliamentary pnper has been issued the Navy estimates for the year 1893-94. total estimate is £ 15,267,674. For the services £ 13,098,030 is appropriated, £ 2.0' being appropriated for the non-affective set*' ju and £ 95,300 being an extra estimate for £ connection with the Colonies. In his expl»n*J; observations on the estimates Sir U. KayS"11 worth, financial secretary, remarks that the re°-fftf additions to the Navy have rendered a crease in numbers necessary in order to tn.eft lot manning requirements of the fleet. AllOWloIiplf reductions ill other classes the increase is nl" 0 fro in the petty-officers and seamen, namely, 40,007 in 1892-3 to 42.507 in 1893-4. The expenditure for the coming yearon dockyard e {fifl buildicg, including armaments undaC,oqS» Naval Defence Act, 1889, is £ under the head of contiact shipbu^jJ the estimate expenditure for the coming C X884,654, The cost of these vessels and or te" armaments is not provided In the Navy e?t"# tjj# but is met out of the charge made annually Consolidated Fund during the seven years March 31, 1896. A further programme ot yard and contract shipbuilding, including ments not under the Naval Defence includes an estimated expenditure of £1,13.9f The total estimated proviiion in 1 f for new construction, including armamou £ 4,404,302. In addition lo the above there are also available for dockyard sbipW' o* the savings on shipbuilding and nrmai»en previous years, under the Naval Defence & estimated at £ 217,427. Provision is made *Q addition of 500 men to the Marines.

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