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GENERAL. Pentwyn."—Not if the Prime Minister is a Commoner, like Mr. Balfour and the late Mr. Gladstone. G. J. Humphrey.—(1) Llandaff is not a parish. of Cardiff, but of its own, and one of the oldest in Wales. (2) Cardiff is not a city, but Llandaff is. A Correction.—Mr. W. Davis, Lansdowne- road, Cardiff, writes to say it was Canon Webb and not Mr. Stacey that was vicar of Cardiff in and about 1840. The latter was the former's curate.

FERNDALE HORSE SHOW. There was a good attendance at the ninth annual horse show at Darran Lake Grounds. Ferndale, on Whit-Monday. The president was Ifr, J. Bell White, of London, and' he was accompanied by Mrs. White. There were two rings, the stewards being Messrs. D. Rees and W. D. Rees. Awards:- Class 1 (Open).—Dray or cart horse. mare or gelding: 1st. W. B. Loveluck, Kenflg House, Pyle, Bridgend, Prince 2nd, H. Oakden Fisher, Radyr, Lockinge Shop Girl"; 3rd, James Morgan, Llantriaant, "Da-rling." Class 2 (Local).—Dray or cart horse, mare or gelding: 1st, W. E Willis, Ystrad-Rhondda, "Farmer"; 2nd. W. E. Willis. Ystrad- Rhondda, "Captain" 3rd, Sampel Allsopp and Sons (Limited), per J. Brittain, Aberdare, Towyn." Class 3 (Local).—Single harness, mare or gelding: 1st. E. Phillips, Rhydfelen. Lady Dyffryn"; 2nd, G. H. Smith, Pontypridd, Primrose 3rd, Thomas E. Jerman, Dow- lais, Major h c. Thomas Thomas, Moun- tain Ash, Briton." Class 4 (Local).—Single harness. mare or gelding, over 14.2: 1st, John Howell, Aber- aman. Princess"; 2nd. F. W. Barkway, Ferndale, Ferndale Wonder 3rd, Treorky Co-operative Society (per J. Evans), Cap- tain h c, H. E. Morris, Penrhiwceiber, Dr. Jim." Class 5 (Open).—Mare or gelding, under 15.2, most suitable for underground purposes: 1st, E. Nicholas and Son, Aberbeeg, "Prince"; 2nd, Tlios. Edmunds, Llanbradach, Boxer 3rd, Samuel Evans. Nelson, Prince. Class 6 (Open).—Mare or gelding that has worked underground for three months pre- vious to show: Jst. Lockett's Merthyr Col- lieries. Mardy, "Rugby"; 2nd. Lockett's Talbot 3rd, 'ockett's Gold he, Lockett's Osman." Hauliers' Prizes.—Lockett's Merthyr Collieries. Class 7.-Maro or gelding (the property of D. Davis and Sons, Limited), not exceeding 14.2: 1st, Henry Cox, No. 7 Pit, "Napier"; 2nd, Henry Cox, "Mordei"; 3rd, Joseph Jones, Cardiff. Class 8.—Mare or gelding, over 14.2 (the pro- perty of Messrs. D. Davis and Sons. Limited): 1st, Morgan Rosser, "Tory"; 2nd. Henry Cox, "Masher"; 3rd, W. Price, "Chamberlain." Class 9 (Open).—Mare most suitable for breed- ing colliery horses: 1st, H. Oakden Fisher Radyr. "Deeper"; 2nd, James Morgan, Llan- trisant, "Darling"; 3rd, Samuel Evans, LLan- caiach Fawr Farm, Nelson, "Bonney." Class 10 (Open).—Pony, under 13.2, to be rid- den by a boy under fifteen years of age: 1st, W. J. Tatem, Penylan, Cardiff, "Little Eva"; 2nd, Wm. Jones, Heathlands, Cardiff, "leuan Gwyllt"; 3rd, T. and J. Williams, Pontypridd, "Dolly Grey"; r, F. L. Walker, Cardiff, "Go- Bang." Class 11 (Local).—Cobs, riding, mare or geld- ing. exceeding 13.2, and not exceeding 14.2: 1st, W. H. Mathias, Porth, "Lady May"; 2nd, W. D. Rees, Ferndale, "Tom"; 3rd, E. Phillips, Rhydfelen, near Pontypridd, "Lady Dyffryn"; r, R. J. Mathias, Ty-a-haul. Pontypridd, "Valentine"; h c. Samuel Jenkins, Treharris. "Lady Emlyn"; c, Edgar Morgan, Aberdare, "Dainty." Class 12 (Local).—Cobs or hacks (riding), mare or gelding, over 14.2: 1st, Tom Margan, Tylore- town, "Emlyn Squire"; 2nd, Tom Jones, Pontypridd, "Bang"; 3rd, Walter H. Davies, Travellers' Rest, Abercynon, "Cynon Pride." Clasa 13 (Local).—Single harness mare or gelding, exceeding 13.2, and not exceeding 14.2: 1st. W. D. Rees, M.R.C.Y.S., Ferndale, "Tom"; 2nd, W. H. Mathias, Porth," Lady May 3rd, E. Phillips, Rhydfelen, near Pontypridd. "Lady Dyffryn"; r, G. H. Smith, Dynevor House, Pontypridd, "Primrose." Class 14 (Local).—Single harness, mare or gelding, over 14.2: 1st, Dr. T. H. Morris, Tylors- town, "Rhoda"; 2nd, Jabez Gough, Mountain Ash, "New Comet"; 3rd, W. R. Davies, Bryn- goleu, Ferndale, "County Gentleman." Class 15 (Open).—Cobs or hacks (riding), mare or gelding, not exceeding 14.2: 1st, Dr. G. P. Francis, Brecon, Royalty 2nd, W. H. Mathias. Porth, "Lady May"; 3rd, W. D. Rees, M.R.C.V.S., Ferndale, Tom"; 4th, Charles Radcliffe, Cardiff, "Miss Danby"; 5th, William Williams, Wick. "Jack-Go- Lightly-Again." Class 16 (Open).—Cobs or hacks (riding), mare or gelding, over 14.2: 1st, W. J. Tatem, Cardiff, "Miss Exeter"; 2nd, J. Buckner, Cardiff, "Fione"; 3rd, A. M. Maddocks. Pyle, Maiden Fern." Class 17 (Open).—Best pony. under 13.2, to be driven in harness: 1st, W. J. Tatem, Car- diff, "Little Eva"; 2nd, William Jones, Cardiff, "leuan Gwyllt"; 3rd, F. L. Walker, Cardiff, "Go-Bang"; 4th, T. and J. Wil- liams, Pontypridd. Dolly Grey v.h.c.. Dr. G. P. Francis, Brecon, "Joey"; h.c.. Price Price, Bridgend, "Active Boy." Class 18 (Open).—Single harness mare 01 gelding, not exceeding 14.2: 1st, W. J. Tatem, Shandon, Penylan, Cardiff, Princess 2nd, Charles Radcliffe, 23, Dumfries-place, Cardiff, "Miss Danby"; 3rd, Dr. G. P. Francis. The Bulwark, Brecon, "Royalty"; 4th, Tom, J. Mathias, manager Gwalia Stud Farm, St. Lythan's, Gwalia Swell 5th, William Wil- liams, Maesyrhaf, Wick, Jack-Go-Lightly- Again." Class 19 (Open).—Single harness mare or gelding over 14.2: 1st, T. D. John, Chaldeans Stud Farm, St. Fagan's, "Lady Windsor"; 2nd, C. Radcliffe, Cardiff; 3rd, Tom J. Mathias, Gwalia Stud Farm, St. Lythan's, near Cardiff, Gwalia's Lord Cardigan"; v h c, Tom Morgan, Tylorstown, "Emlyn Squire he, W. R. Davies, Ferndale, "County Gentleman"; c, J. Buckner, Cardiff, Fiona." Class 20 (Open).—Tandem: 1st, W. J. Tatem, Cardiff. Mel Valley Princess and Princess II. 2nd. Dr. G. P. Francis, Brecon. Ping- pong" and "Thelma. 3rd, Davies and Morris, Ferndale and Tylorstown, County Gentleman and Rhoda." Class 21.—Mare or gelding that has been hunting during the last season with the Glamorgan, Tredegar. Ystrad, Glog, Ty- newydd. Ty'n-y-Cymmer, Cefn Forest, or Llan- geinor Hounds: 1st and 2nd. Herbert B. Cory, Druidstone, Castleton, Cardiff, Gendarme and "St. Donovan"; 3rd, H. Oakden Fisher, Radyr. near Cardiff. Gold Edge." Class 22 (Open).—Hunters, mare or gelding, four years old and upwards: 1st and 2nd, Herbert B. Cory, Druidstone, Castleton. "Gen- darme" and "St. Donovan"; r., H. Oakden Fisher, Radyr, "Gold Edge"; h.c., J. R. Channings, Barry, "The General." Class 23 (Open).—For the beat mare or geld- ing (speed and action): 1st, T. D. John, St. Fagan's, "Lady May"; 2nd, David Griffiths, Globe Hotel, Aberdare, "Little Martha"; 3rd, George Watkins, Plymouth-atreet, Merthyr, "Little Rose." Class 24 (Champion).—Best cart horse in the show: 1st, W. E. Willis, Ystrad Rhondda; 2nd, Morgan Rosser, Ferndale. Class "25 (Champion).—Best saddle horse in the show: 1st, Herbert Cory, Gendarme." Class 26 (Champion).—Best harness horse in the show: 1st, T. D. John, Lady Windsor." Class 27 (Open).—For the best jumper, to go over such jumps as the judges may decide: 1st, Jones and Winstone, Merthyr, Edna May"; 2nd, Mias Lily Jones, Cardiff. "Spider"; 3rd, J. Trenchard, Cardiff, Gipsy." Class 28 (Open).—For the best jumper, to go over such jumps as the judges may decide: 1st, Miss Lily Jones. Cardiff, "Spider"; 2nd, Miss Lily Jones, Cardiff, "Stranger"; 3rd. Rogers and Sons. Class 29.—Consolation prize to unsuccess- ful competitors in Classes 27 and 28: 1st, R. Thomas, Porth, "Alvin"; 2nd, J. R. Chan- nings, Barry, The General." Class 30.—Shoeing (Open). Best shoer, one fore shoe (carthorses); time and workmanship considered: 1st, Fred Young, Britannia, Porth; 2nd. Rowland Thomas, Market-street, Aber- dare; 3rd, Evan Evans, Pontgarreg Forge, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Carmarthenshire; r, W. Hall, 27, Richard-street, Aberavon; v h c, F. Slocombe, 7, David Price-street, Aberdare. Class 31.—Wire Rope Splicing (Open). Best wire rope splicing (inside splicing); time and workmanship considered.—let and 2nd divided between" Aberaman Boys," Aberaman, and Joseph Sweet, Brooklyn House, Hirwain; 3rd, Dan Davies, 26, Windsor-terrace. Abernant, Aberdare. Class 32.—Wire Rope Capping (Open). Best bottled capping; time and workmanship con- sidered.—1st, John Williams, 14, North-terrace, Mardy; 2nd, William Jenkins. 30. Wood-street, Mardy; 3rd, George Thomas, 33. North-terrace, Mardy. Class 33.—Wire Rope Capping (Open). Bert riveted end of rope capping; time and work- manship considered.-1gt. Thomas J. Evans, 16, North-terrace, Mardy; 2nd. Thomas Jones, 8. Wrgant-place, Mardy; 3rd, Lewis Jonei, Green- plAoe, Gilfaoh Gooh.

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FEMININE FASHIONS. COLOURED VEILS COMING INTO FASHION. Colour harmony is very likely to prevail in dress and its accessories. I have earlier spoken of the fashion of trimming gowna with lace dyed in corresponding tinta, a.nd now coloured veils to match the costume are becoming general. Dark blue, brown, and certain shades of green may pass, and there is a soft grey that for veils is not objection- able but there are also other colours worn distressing enough when judged by the standard of common-sense and good taste. It is not wise to experiment in veils. A fine black veil or a very thin black and white net is always a safe investment. With that decided legacy from the far past-the bonnet —veils will prove of less consequence, for it is not easy to wear a "fall" with a bonnet which is fitted with wide tulle strings coming from the back and tied beneath the chin. If strings become less important, then long veils falling to below the waist, back or front, may come in, but not as things are at present. GRANNIE BONNETS. The big grannie bonnet that encroaches much over the face is not admirable except on really youthful women. I am aware that this remark has been made before, but I think the emphasis imparted by repetition is necessary. However, there are modifica- tions of the bonnet proper that are admirable for those not in their first youth. The crown of a regular bonnet is suggested, and the forepart of the shape is equally suggestive of the time-honoured headgear, but sugges- tive merely, for the face is not shadowed; on the contrary, the front, if not turned backward, is turned, upward, and, though there is no cap-border, a bandeau of flowers very closely set in a half circle relieves the hardneaiB of the turned brim, and gives an agreeable colour relief also. The mushroom hat is brought out as another innovation, but is not likely to be welcome, for it is anything but a smart article of millinery. When flat hats with very wide brims are worn, the back is bent down close against the hair, curtain- wise; the front of the hat brim is elevated by means of a broad bandeau of velvet or of flowers. Some extremely large hats are lifted considerably on one side, a curled ostrich feather filling in the space, but the rakish tilt over one ear is no longer attempted. The tilted effect is the result of the lifted brim just described. I regret to say that bird wings, and in some cases entire bodies of birds, are used to trim fashionable millinery. A plateau hat of green straw, with a bandeau of roses beneath the brim, bad for sole deco- ration on the outside four iridescent wings laid flat, the points of the wings forming V's back and front. Another model displayed a white bird somewhat larger than a thrush, the spread wings being drawn down on each side the bent shape. Coarse straws are not much worn; fine chip, Tuscan, and Leghorn are far more fashionable. A favourite hat has wire frame covered drawn net or tulle. A very long ostrich feather supplies all the trimming. The quill end is fastened with a buckle on the brim in front, and, sweeping back, the tip of the plume falls. over its edge at the back. Coloured ostrich feathers are some- times seen on black hats of the kind, but black or white feathers are in better taste. Again, a wreath of roses with foliage may surround the outer edge of the hat brim, in which case small roses are used; and, yet again, the whole crown of the hat may be composed of roses, with or without leaves, or be made of leaves only, the brim of the hat being unadorned. THE AIRY NOTHINGS Which do duty, or are expected to do duty, as shoulder coverings when tropical weather afflicts us—an affliction we fffle no particular cause to dread at present—are curiously trimmed with artificial flowers. The founda- tion for the flowers is a Shaped piece of gauze finished with a deep kilted frill of the same material. The said frill is occasionally edged with treble or more rows of rose petals, or, maybe, fringed with daisies, or bordered with artificial moss. Thia airy garment-if, so it may be called—is then draped round the shoulders, and, when made of pink mousse- line and Bower-trimmed, suggests a berthe detached from a ball dress made to do duty as pelerine, scarf, stole—the thing has so many names, and. is so variously shaped that you give it any one of them and can hardly miacall it. Far more practical and much better salted to a majority is the Empire- visite; it has no collar, but an admirably- fitted yoke of guipure or embroidery, from which hangs a semi-fitting kilted coat that falls an inch or so below the waist. SCARVES. The lace scarf, long and wide. which waa worn some fifteen years ago, is again seen, but it is adjusted round the shoulders berthe- fashion. The ends are secured by an orna- ment, or are drawn through a. large ring. and fall thence to the feet. ELBOW SLEEVES. I hare seen these on one or two occasions, but I do not think them desirable for street wear. In the Park or at race meetings, garden parties, and similar dressy functions the bell-sleeve, terminating at the elbow and worn with very long gloves, ie not out of character; but seeing this fashion in Regent- street I condemned it unequivocally. A tight-fitting sleeve coming just below the joint, over which the long glove could be drawn, would be admissible anywhere, but the bell-sleeve not. HIP YOKES Are being superseded by gaugings round the hips, the drees material falling loose all round the figure about nine inches below the, waist. A dress of black colienne was made in this way. and at the lower edge were four or five inch wide tucks, one touching another. A soft feilk shaped belt was worn round the waist. The fronts of the bodice were full, slightly pouched, and bordered with a narrow band of rose-red velvet. The vest was of Paris-tinted lace, arranged jabot fashion. I do not usually recommend introductions of colour on black, but in the case under notice that bordering of coloured velvet was desirable; it gave a. little relief to the black, and there was not enough of colour to vulgarise it. IRISH CROCHET. The popularity of Irish crochet increases rather than diminishes since the coarser makes of lace became fashionable for trim- ming smart frocks. Insertions of crochet are competing with hairpin work as a means of dividing into strips or other sections blouse material, a disconnecting connection that Fashion favours exceedingly. In the recently- published number of a journal of fancy work there are some remarkably pretty, even handsome, patterns in crochet edgings, and the instructions for carrying them out are so clear that no difficulty is likely to occur. The journal contains other good things in the shape of large crochet collars, to work out which does not demand the supreme skill in the craft as evidenced by the professional workers in the Emerald Isle. Nevertheless, the collars are such that any lady can wear them with satisfaction. Irish crochet, like Irish poplin, never goes out of fashion. I notice that the new journal invites workers of crochet to invent and send in samples of edgings, for which quite substantial prizes are offered. A coupon containing full infor- mation as to rules of competition is found in the thirty-seventh number of the journal, the price of which is twopence, and the postage is one penny. Readers will under- stand, please, that I do not sell the journal— a mistake made on other occasions. TRANSFORMATION. A charming jardiniere can be contrived out of an old-fashioned three-cornered wash- stand. Scrubbed and stained or treated with enamel paint, the effect is. excellent, and a big brass bowl filled with flowers handsomely re-places the original wash-basin. I saw one of this make of wash-stands fitted into the corner of a room. Over the back trails of variegated ivy fell to the ground. and a tall palm grew in a pot that fitted in the orifice of the stand. WhUt on this topic I may add that where large flower-beds are placed, and much time cannot be given to the cultivation of rarer plants, or when their cost is deter- rent, the surface of the beds may be hand- somely covered with Jackmanii clematis- white, purple, or mauve. The plant must be carefully pegged down, as it throws out fresh shoot3, £ 0 as to cover the surface of the soil, and when the large, star-like blossoms turn their faces towards the light the appearance is most striking. A cushion-like bed is better than a flat bed for this narticular growth. The dark, free-flowering purple Jackmanii produces the most admirable effect, but in the vicinity of beds of scarlet geraniums all three varieties loorv well. If was in the grounds of Mr. Richard Smith, of Worcester, the great rose-grower, that I saw beds of Jackmanii trained- as I describe

MILITARY OFFICER'S ESCAPADES. A young officer attached to one of the Gar- rison Artillery companies at Shoeburynesa has created a. sensation by breaking his arrest under extraordinary aatt exciting circumstances. The officer jtl question is a Colonial, who won his commission at the front, where he was one of the first to enter, Mafeking. On one occasion he overstayed his leave, and was brought back under escort from London. Then he ,was kept under arrest for about two week#, but he was ulti- mately released by order of the War Office. After this he again overstayed his leave, and After this he again overstayed his leave, and when he returned of his own accord he was once more placed under close arrest. An armed sentry was posted night and day at the door of his room, yet on Saturday night he escaped out of the back window, by means of a rope made of bed sheets knotted together. R. got clear away, and nothing ha. been luwd of him since.

FOR FEMALE FOLK. USEFUL HINTS FOR THE HOME. Thickly woven stuffs wear longest. Stamped fabrics wear less well than plain ones. Black is easiest to clean, but ofteneetji needs cleaning. A medium shade of colour shows the dirt less than a very light or dark tone. Grease stains upon cloth may sometimes be removed by rubbmg magnesia upon the spot, after first damping it. Then allow it to dry, and when it is brushed it will be found to have removed the spot. For earache, bathe the ear in a strong de- coction of camomile flowers, then drop a few drops of warm sweet oil into the ear, and keep it there with a little cottonwool and a strip of flannel warmed and tied round the head. Never allow children any condiments. All highly-se,asoned dishes should be carefully banished from the nursery dinner. Sweets and cakes, too, must only be given in small quantities. PARSLEY FRITTERS. Soak the crumb of a penny loaf in mijk. Mash in some minced parsley, more or less according to taste, a teaspoonful of pounded onion, three beaten eggs, a tablespoonful of cream, pepper and salt to taste. Fry the fritters in boiling fat. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve with white sauce. GOOD CURRY MIXTURE.. Two onions sliced as .thin as possible.* Fry them a light brown in butter or in dripping. Mix a tablespoonful of good curry powder with a pint of milk, a teaspoonful of vinegar, salt and sugar, add the onion. Put it. the meat to be curried, and let the whole cook very gently for three hours. Stir occar sionally. LAMB DRESSED WITH RICE. Half roast a small fore-quarter of lamb or a shoulder of large lamb, then divide into neat pieces. Season with pepper and salt, and lay in a. dish, pour a very little Water in. Boil some rice—quantity according to size of joint; put a. blade or two of mace in the rice water and a. whole pepper. Whon oooked strain off the water, and atir in a, large piece of butter, a little salt, and the greater part of the beaten yolks of four eggs. Cover the lamb with the rice, and with a feather brush the surface of it with the remainder of the beaten egg Bake in the oven tfntil cooked and of a. light brown colour. GINGER BEER. Cut up three lemons, add 31b. of loaf sugar, goz. of best ginger root ground, pour over three, gallons of boiling water. When milk warm add a. pennyworth of brewers' yeast. Next day strain and bottle, 11ire the corks. Best made in warm weather, as better for fermentation. When made keep in a. cool place. GINGER POP. Two gallons lukewarm water, 2oz. white ginger-root, two lemons, 2lb. loaf sugar, a tablespoonful cream of tartar, a teacupful of yeast. Bruise the ginger joot, and boil it in a little water to extract Uie strength. Out and squeeze the lemons, place them, rinds and all, in this water, and when lukewarm add the yeast. Pour the whole into a stone jar. Let it stand wher') it will keep warm for 24 hours, when it is ready for use. HIVES. No reminder of hot weather is so torment- ing as nattle-ra-sh. caused frequently by over- heated blooo. This can usmally be cured by an alterative. Take half fL teaspoonfol cream of tartar, two tablespoonfuls of cold water. Dissolve the cream of tartar in the water, and take every Hour if tne rash is severe, be* only every two hours in ordinary cases. CHICKEN CREAM. Ohop through a mincer half a pound of the flesh of a chicken and three ounces of ham (boiled). Pound this, pass it through a. sieve, add two ounces of butter (melted), two well-beaten eggs, a rather high seasoning of salt, pepper, and cayenne, and add, lastly, half a pint of cream. Mix all lightly, pour into an oiled mould, and steam for half an hour. CHICKEN PIE CRUST. Sift together two and one quarter quarterns of flour, two and one-half teaspoonfuls of baking-powder, fone-half teaspoonful of salt. Rub into the flour one cup of lard and one- third of a pound of butter. Moisten with one pint of milk. Place on a board and roll in one and two-thirds of a pound of butter in four rollings. Line the sides of the dish and arrange four chickens, stewed until nearly tender, with largest bones removed. Cover with the remaining crust, cut an opening in centre for the steam to escape. Bake slowly for three hours. WHIPPED SYLLABUB. Required: Half a pint of thick cream, rind and juice of quarter of lemon, three whites of eggs. oastor sugar to taste, one tablespoonful of brandy. Mix together the brandy, juice, rind, and cream. Sweeten to taste, whisk the whites of the eggs, and add lightly to the cream. Whisk well (probably about half an hour), taking off the froth as it rises, and laying it on a hair-sieve to drain. When all the froth has risen, have ready some custard glasses, about half full with any wine or nicely flavoured custard. Fill up the glasses with the froth, and serve. If liked, sprinkle a few "hundreds and thousands on the top. UNPOPULAR GIRLS. The egotistical girl, who never finds any conversation interesting unless it be of her- self, and who is never shown anything without telling you that she has something similar, only ever so much nicer and more costly. The girl who has no kindly feeling or sympathy, and looks down on all who are less fortunate in any way than herself as so much dirt beneath her feet. The girl who is always trying to make mis- chief between friends and lovers, and pulling her own acquaintances to pieces behind their backs. She who, having travelled a good deal and seen a lot of the world, can do nothing but depreciate her own country and people. ABOUT DUSTERS. To keep a house in good order plenty of dusters are a necessity. These should be a.bout three-quarters of a yard square, and neatly hemmed. They are best made of some soft material; old sheets make good dusters, and are particularly useful for dusting white and delicate articles; cotton, however, is better than linen, which is fluffy. Needless to say, dusters should be washed directly they are soiled, and should never be allowed to get really dirty, or the furniture will look any- thing but bright and clean. Housemaids frequently flap the duster upon tables and chairs, and so raise the dust, which in a short time settles in another part of the room. Dust should be taken up carefully and gently, while the duster should be frequently shaken out of the window. Dusting brushes of feathers are useful for pictures, Ac., and for corners out of reach in the ordinary way. FINGER NAILS. The finger nails are extremely delicate, and should receive the best of care. Never put acid round the cuticle. It har- dens the skin and causes it to get scaly, all of which is the beginning of ugly hand-nails. Ddfc't cut the cuticle. I If your finger nails have been neglected, so that the cuticle has grown up on the nail in a ragged manner, while the hands are moist after bathing, use your finger under a soft towel to push the cuticle back, being careful not to press hard enough to injure the base of the nail, which is very tender, and especially so in cases where the nails are naturally thin. It is a very common occurrence to see a person pick up a penknife to clean her finger-nails, or possibly nae the sharp pointed end of a file, more often the fancy silver files. Never do this if you would have nice nails. If the flesh under the nail has become stained from ink, fruit, or in any other way, don't try to scrape it out. Wind a very little absorbent cotton round the end of a stick, wet it in peroxide, and thoroughly moisten the flesh under the nail. The stain will soon disappear. Some manicures use cuttlefish in a powder form. This answers the same purpose, and is not so apt to harden the skin. Never allow a, manicure to scrape your finger-nails.

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MEDICAL. THE TONGUE. The tongue has its own special diseases, such as inflammation, ulceration, and cancer, and may, of course, suffer from injuries, such as scalding, or it may be bitten during fits of convulsions. The tongue has its minor ailments also, and its appearance varies so greatly from day to day during the course of general diseases that it has been looked on from time immemorial as the guide to a person's state of health. Medical knowledge has made im- mense strides during the last 50 years, but the state of the tongue still remains one of the most important guides to the progress of a. disease. The tongue of a healthy person is pink, soft, moist, and clean; that is to say, it is not covered with any fur, or growth, or deposit of a white, grey, or brown colour. It i8 extremely important that the tongue should be moist, for if it be dry it causes much discomfort, and sense of taste is lost. The tongue is discoloured and covered with fur whenever there is any form of indi- gestion, and also during all states of fever. Another tongue symptom is that of being in a state of tremor; it trembles when put out, and the patient is quite unable to hold it steady. This is a sign of delirium tremens, and is the result of poisoning by alcoholic drinks. The absinthe so much drunk in Paris is especially liable to cause this ailment. Palsy also may affect one-half or the whole of the tongue, and this is usually one of the results of a severe apoplectic attack, which brings on paralysis of either the right o.r left limbs. Pallor of the tongue-a loss of its rosy pink tint—is seen in the course of anaemia, so common in young women; and in debility the tongue becomes swollen, soft, and flabby, so that at its side you may see the marks where it lies against the teeth. White furred tongue marks rheumatic and other fevers, also dyspepsia and congestion of the liver, and all stomach ailments. All who drink too freely are liable to have the tongue furred, and smokers generally have a dirty white tongue. A bright red tongue is seen in scarlatina, and red dry tongue marks the end of fatal diseases, euch as phthisis and pyoemia. A dry brown tongue is a sign of great exhaus- tion, such as is seen in typhoid and typhus fevers, and1 in cases of blood poisoning. When patients are recovering the tongue gradually loses its fur, and regains its proper colour and moisture, much to the relief of the sufferer. "Bluebell."—The article was in the number for May 3, in the usual place. "S. H." (Everton).—We do not understand the hairdressers' art of hair-dyeing. "B. L. W."—We consider that it is a personal peculiarity, not to be changed by medicines. Jas. Wilson.—Probably results from a strio- ture; you ought to be examined by a surgeon. "Whiskers."—The question was answered in the ordinary manner in due coarse. "Inquirer" (Darley Dale).—You must state the symptoms before we could prescribe. "W. E. W."—Ton might try bathing the part with alum water, or dusting the part with finely-powdered oleate of zinc. "J. T. P." (Hackney).—Buy a bottle of cas- cara tabloids, and take one or two at bed- time every second or third night. "Constant Reader" (Totnes).-Rub the hands every night and morning with vaseline or spermaceti ointment. "Bob" (Canning Town).—Try carbolic ointr ment, if there is any skin rash, and give cod liver oil to the little girl. J. Williams.—Ask a chemist to give you a mixture of rhubarb, soda, and ginger, and take a dose twice a day. "Gorleston."—We have been unable to find out how to make a satisfactory article of the sort you name; it is a trade secret. "Plumstead."—Quicklime with water used as a lotion would make the skin red and sore, rough and raw. "Anxious (T. B.)."—Try the effect of an occasional dose of twenty grains of the bro- mide of potassium in water at bed-time. "Anxious (H. W.).8ciatica is very difficult to cure. Rub in some compound belladonna and chloroform liniment. "T. E. P."—It is a personal peculiarity; we do not think that any medicine can alter the state. Alfred King.—You need a. pair of spectacles with two different glasses, which should be chosen by an eye surgeon. Sarah Stanford.—You have omitted to say where the pain is situated. "E. B." (Bray).—Try one grain of quinine taken three times a day for two or three weeks. "Bed."—The tincture of belladonna. often cures these cases, but it is not safe to give it except you have the order of a doctor. "Wulfruna."—We cannot answer your question on such an unpleasant subject; you must apply personally to a doctor. "Blue Eyes."—Probably Graves' Disease—a very serious case. Go to the beet physician possible without any delay. "H. C. W. S."—An internal examination of the nostrils should be made at a hospital before any course of treatment is adopted. "Icthyol."—We do not believe that any medicine can cure you of blushing; it is a matter of cultivating self-control. "Bricklayer."—You might try small doses of the ammoniated tincture of quinine, taken in water, to cure your frequent colds. "A. B. C." (Brentford).—We do not believe that there is any certain means of making a moustache grow by means of any applica- tions to the lip. "Constant Reader (G. T.)."—We do not know why persons have corns or warts; treatment seldom does much good. Ask a chemist to touch the warts with nitric acid. "Electric."—Cut down the smoking to three pipes a day, and take one grain of quinine three times a day for two weeks. We do not feel able to prescribe for your mother. "Hawthorns."—You can be examined free of expense at any of the great London hospi- tals. if you are a poor person. M.D., for Doctor of Medicine, is the best medical degree. "M. H." (Leicester).—We could not possibly treat a case of weakness of the spine by means of correspondence. A surgeon must examine the infant. "Valentine" (Burslem).—All the troubles may be caused by an accumulation of wax in the ears. They should be syringed by a surgeon first, before any other treatment is tried. "Edith M."—These symptoms result from a congested liver, and may be relieved by an occasional dose of podophyllia, taken in a pill. "X. Y. Z."—The article on Acne is in the number of May 3. You might try an occa- sional application of carbolic ointment and sulphur ointment by turns. "W." (Hayling Island).—You can have it cut off, or can leave it alone. It ia no use to apply any lotion or ointment; neither will remove the growth which you have. "J. E. P."—You ;may not need any hospital treatment; you ought first to have the ears syringed by a surgeon to remove wax, and this may be sufficient to set you right. "Anxious Reader (F. J.)."—So long as your health is as perfect as you say, it would be folly to take means to grow fat; you will put on fat about 40 years old, and then you will feel the encumbrance of extra weight. "Delicate" (Leiceser).—It is all nervousness, and you must throw it off. Ask a. chemist for Easton's Syrup, and take a small dose in water twice a day for two or three weeks, if it suits you; take it after meals. "Erimus."—For tapeworm you can only con- tinue to take the kousso or the male-fern liquid at intervals; no one can say when you will finally get rid of it; perhaps even next time. "Cornwel1.The varicocele can only be cured by an operation, of no special danger, and you would be well in three weeks. We do not refer to the other matters in these columns. "Welcome" (Barrow).—Take a compound rhubarb pill at bed-time once a week, and a dose of a saltapoonful of bicarbonate of soda. in water, with a. little essence of ginger, twice a. day. "Music.The most recent remedy^ for hay fever is to apply to the nostrils a solution of the extract of suprarenal capsule. You had better apply to the leading chemist of your town. "Constant Reader" (Tunbridge Well8).~The best remedy for tapeworms is the liquid ex- tract of male fern. Apply to a chemist, who will supply the proper dose, ana a dose of purging medicine to follow thft otner. "Anxiously (E. W.)."—Wash the part every night with a cake of 10 per cent. carbolic soap; dry thoroughly, and dust the part with a. little finely-powdered boracic acid, mixed with an equal quantity of starch powder. "Farmer" (Milford Haven).—She may grow lout of it in time, but will most likely have some rash on the skin occasionally. Apply zinc ointment, and give frequent doses of Epsom salts and half an ounce or infusion of gentian twice a day. "Florodora" (Aldershot).—We you have some disease of the throat, wnich causes you to sleep with your mouth open, and hence the tongue is foul in the morning. The ear disease causing the discharge, is probably connected with the throat mischief, and you must consult a specialist physician. "A. B. G."—We have never found much good to result from medicines taken to prevent redness of the nose. Tonics and .aperjents seem the best treatment, such as qninine and Epsom salts; but the ailment may last for years; lotions and ointments often make matters worse.

HEREFORD STABBFNG CASE. CIRCUS PERFORMER IN A SERIOUS CONDITION. The use of the knife in a fight at Lord George Sanger's circus at Hereforddhas been attended with serious results. The circus had come from Leominster, and the tents were erected in a large meadow ready for performances on Whit-Monday. Several men were resting outside the elephant tent on Sunday morning when William Watson, about nineteen years of age, a native of Liverpool, who is following the circus as a. hawker, began tormenting a. sheep which is used in one of the tableaux. Joseph Williams, a negro, who is engaged to perform in the great prairie on fire scene, remonstrated with him. Watson asked him what it had to do with him, and persisted in teasing the animal, whereupon Williams, after again remonstrating, struck him with his fist. Watson returned the blow, and a rough-and-tumble fight ensued, until Williams said he would not fight any more. Watson went into a tent, and on his returning it is alleged that he opened a pocket-knife and deliberately thrust the big worn blade into Williams's left chest below the heart. As Williams's chest was practically bare the knife made a wound of about two inches deep. Williams was conveyed to the Herefordshire General Hospital, having lost a great deal of blood. The medical authorities advised that his depositions should be taken, and on Sun- day evening a magistrate, the justices' clerk, and the chief of police waited upon him. He understood the oath. but was in too exhausted a condition to make a clear statement. On Monday afternoon, however, he had recu- perated sufficiently to make it possible to take his depositions. He is still in a precarious condition, as the doctors believe that one of his lungs is pierced. Watson was remanded in custody, several negroes and other men being bound over as witnesses, together with an interpreter. The chief-constable said he did not think the injured man would be in a fit state to appear for three weeks.

BRETON NUNS AT BRECON. France's misfortune is Great Britain's opportunity (says the Tablet"), and the ill wind of M. Combes has borne blessings to South Wales in particular. Following close upon the establishment of the Breton nuns at Monmouth. Usk, and Carmarthen comes the founding at Brecon of a fourth bome of the same Order—the Soeurs dn Saint-Esprit, also from Brittany. On May 16 the ancient and picturesque mansion of Troy, near Mon- mouth, passed into the hands of another of the suppressed Orders, the Dames de Charite et de Refuge of Lyons, who already have a house at Bartestree, near Hereford. Troy House, anciently the home of a branch of the renowned Herbert family, passed by marriage to the ancestors of the Duke of Beaufort, who last year parted with his Mon- mouthshire estates. It is admirably adapted to the purposes of its new tenants, who will number some sixty souls, including lay sisters and penitents. The sisters will help to main- tain themselves by laundry work, and are bringing with them from France their own chaplain, who will say Mass in the home. All this bodes well for the old and struggling missions of South Wales and the Marches, which have long been praying for some such infusion of new life and hope: Emitte epiritum tuum et creabuntur, et renovabis faciem terrsB. It is no trifling sign of the times that on the eve of Sunday within the octave of the Ascension the Breton nuns at Monmouth commenced the practice of ringing the Angelus on the church bell. We say commenced because with the second pull the bell-rope broke in the hands of Sceur Therese, and it was then too late to re-place the worn-out cord by a new one. That was done on Monday, however, and in future the greeting of the Angel Gabriel will be sig- nalled at morning, noon, and eve to the faith- ful of this old Catholic town. Our Lady, prosper our way and give us a good ending.

THE MAGNET IN SURGERY. An interesting illustration of the value of the electro-magnet for surgical purposes is reported from the Mare Island Navy Yard, United States. John Gettegg, a naval appren- tice, employed at the yard, was painfully hurt some time ago by a piece of steel which flew from a broken tool and imbedded itself in his face. The wound was dressed, and it was supposed that the fragment of metal had been entirely removed, but a week later there were indications of the presence of a foreign substance. Master Electrician Petrie arranged an electro-magnet of his own design capable of lifting 5001b. The magnet was held direct over the orifice of the wound and the current was turned on. In an instant the piece of metal was drawn from the wound and attached itself to the magnet.

SHOCKING SCENE AT A WAKE. The sanitary inspector at Glasgow reports a revolting occurrence at a wake in a Roman Catholic house. A child in a single apartment had died. The inspector on calling at the house found ten adults in the small room lying zig-zag upon the floor, all intoxicated, and the dead child in their midøt. The inspector proposes a mortuary to avoid the recurrence of such a <t<Beme.

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