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DR. EMIL REICH AT CARDIFF The Cardiff Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation series of lectures for the season started on Monday at the Copy-hall under very propitious circumstances. The attend- ance was large, and Dr. Emil Reich was listened to with close attention as he dis- coursed chattily on "Nations Contrasted." He made many wise observations as* to insular peculiarities which, if removed, would lead to a better understanding between this country and the Continent. between this country and the Continent.

fethma, Bronchitis, .Consumption. are many eo-called cures for these "fov€(j ,,CornPlaints, but how many have .Sou1!!r right to the title? y trpnl 50-000 cases have been cuccess- a l 1)7 my m<?thod Home Treat- a^e number having previously been Arable by physiciaDs to be hopelessly jVt more incontrovertible evidence t v n Cln*e these diseases thaji the fact And", aYe cured them? i ^efni is the reason that I have been so ^italo wll€r« eminent physicians and Beca^ failed? v^ieuj • Unlike all orthodox methods, my a i°me Treatment does not merely « ^>ot f ansic:nt relief, but exterminates .a.1Isea of the disease by removing the real 'lid Pcr-rr, thus effects an absolutely lasting Cure. Vi be Ca 18 a Home Treatment, and «^°Ut i +lec^ ou^ at Patient's own residence axJ Buffo jf€rence wit'11 daily duties. j^*it 34 „r from Bronchial Asthma for laiH5^8' ^ate years- on aT1(* °^' o aId np the whole winter. I had a "REQ ICt most profuse expectora- 8< Vc/J/R t on and loud wheezing in Sypp^ARS' the chest; some nights I j ^RlNG. could hardly sleep—in j fact, I could never lie 41<,eed. | 5s nearly always short of breath; f almost helpless at times. J u 4 dtu.ir,reqTleiit palpitation of the heart, of 'he cold, weather I could not s^e. j }Z°1Dg out for several months at a of of the Weidhaas cure; I made 13e to try 111 waa in the middle W'" "*U8t when I was at my worst. 1)m kin* to fool an improvement in my g' Palpitations were leas, I slept a v?fctly afc the fortnight my cough it fo:rtnip.v!t. better. and two days after a. 11 Jeft m« suddenly; since then <Hh?' BW ,,nt Person. I go out at all W 8t-porf a and I feel ever so b GiffoJf6*' even my speaking voice is 81 Gatet- Mrs" HELEN TUCKER. 81 Gatet- Mn. HELEN TUCKER. a^dress on application.) °°Qtft»6 18 not "exceptional," but, on ta^^nia,]ry' i8 typical of thousands of Ik? at my institute, and. these ^fer, seen by any bona fide vSd** £1,000 cha-f Pay one thousand pounds fo* ^stijv.^1. institution if the whole of lett :'n» fnial3 published by me are not from the patients' own All sufferers from the above di8ea~^rre8pective of age or stage of Of efharitrS ld' "write at once for my new B&if ht&a 3,e w°rk on the Permanent Cure tc "8, E* ronc^itis. Consumption, Blood hj •" 4c.' n??hysema, Stomachic Complaints, HQ .Z118 illnstrated work, for which I JfttT1' to alf0"?6' is sent P°st free and under W ^rrvTTlnqu*rer8 who write direct to (& &tir*pZlAAS HYGIENIC INSTITUTE, [•> Utin »i> "HiU. near Brighton. London ShaftesK PICCADILLY MANSIONS, A k ^ry-avenue, Piccadilly Circus, W. ^solute PERMANENT CURE. SYMPTOMS, 1.^ Iftay V taken for granted that there are en you are not feeling up to the °n do not quite understand what 1 tpo-nki^61"' yOT1 ^-nnot precisely localise yOu are uncertain as to its sig- you are painfully conscious ^h'°c SHOULD NOT BE THERE uoinjf yorrr usual good health. Possibly iieerns less keen than it should be, "<55^ before TOUT eyes, there is some j giddiness, ddsoomfort after eating, the back, sick-headaobe, liassatude, to^8810^ of spirits. These are all symp- your digestive orguns are out of that the oanseq-uenoes are begin- 6^. injuriously affect your nervous k ^°ti are wise you will at once oommenoe Nttea IDECHAI'S pILLS prevent a serions illness or break- BEEOHAM'S PILLS are a widely Hj})e trustworthy remedy, and taken in a.5*8 a^e in the bud. They Unfailing remedy for disorders of the b, liver, and kidneys, cleansing and V tome to those organs and purifying As BEECHAM'S PILLS are of "j^ble value to many thousands all 4 w°rild, it is oertain they will prove to you, as they L RIGHT THE WRONG. everywhere in boxes, (56 pills) and 2s. 9d. (168 palls). MF" BapeClaUy Recommended t W for 5*D LEGS. PILES, W ""Uses, Burns, and all Woond« v Kfc- and Sores. •i- j !l)1t. ""tag, Cooling, Soothing Salvo, L 10 ltOBERTS' ALTERATIVE PILLS. Y: A Coi5?T f»r SKIN DISEASES and Chronic f A pwj^pation. They disinfect the System. IWK.' 21X3/9 and S/% of ALL Patent Vendors, or post free from— ^n^^ACH&BARNtGOTT.Ld-.Bridport. ^AW FOR THE MILLION. Vond Edition, Revised & Enlarged, !*NE LAW UP TO DATE! GREATEST LAW BOOK J FOB THE J FOB THE ^OPLE EVER PUBLISHED it CONTAINS 288 PAGES, and uprises all the Information K "^iped for ordinary purposes Home Should Be Without It. V, N ye Is. net, or bound in cloth Is. 6d. net. Postage 3d. extra OBTAINED FROM ALL BOOK- '^84 NEWSAGENTS, OR FROM ^JBRN MAIL LIMITED, j (Cardiff, Newport, Swanaea. Merthyr, Brecon, &0.$ k

FEMININE FASHIONS. FASHIONABLE FURS & THEIR TRIMMING. Everyone seems to be discussing furs. They are the staple subject of conversation when sartorial matters are talked of. What fur will be most worn, and what shape, or shapes, will prevail. The flat stole is in evidence once more, and there is evidently no abatement of the fancy for trimming with the paws. heads, and tails of the creatures whoso outer covering: has been annexed. We may be glad to wrap ourselves in coats of skin, but we need not be constantly reminded of the trappers' work and methods by dangling these pathetic relics on the person. One cannot help recalling stories of the scalp hunters and hideous practices, nor fail to be reminded ,of the gamekeepers' custom of nailing up rats, stoats, weazels, and like vermin in conspicious places. To a susceptible nature, the look of the staring glass eyes in stuffed heads is distinctly un- pleasing. But, there, every woman to her taste, and many appear to think these paws, heads, and tails are ornamental. Thero seems to be much white fur about, but it is not, as a rule, becoming to the complexion, and it soils so quickly that the wise woman will put it out of her calculations. Fur boleros, with toaues of corresponding fur, are to be worn. The small size of the bolero does not involve crippling outlay, if money is not plentiful; but a fur coatee is far more serviceable, and not extravagantly c<>stly. Brown furs will always be preferred by a majority. Stone-marten, seal, and, more than all, sable are taboo to manv; but musqua8h, marmot, and mink are very handsome furs, and not Quito beyond the reach of women of moderate fortune. Otter, beaver, and skunk are out of favour with fashion. Astrachan and Persian lamb are only worn by persons in deep mourning. Artificial flowers always seem out of place on fur; nevertheless, if you put red roses in your fur toque you will be in strict agree- ment with fashion. A year of two ago violets were worn in sealskin toques; violets, however, are quite superseded by the national floral emblem, the colour dictated being a deep rich red. N MILLINERY. We have heard that large picture hats are to be worn this winter, the better to match the so-called picturesque style of dress Fashion most affects. However, from now until after the New Year cornea in, the tailor-made for outdoor wear will take the first place, and it cannot be denied that hats have been getting small by degrees and beautifully less for some time past. Indeed, toques are as small as they can well be made, and room for trimming there is little or none. Felt, fur, and feather toques are very much worn, and the denizens of the feathered world, like the victims of the fur trade, have no respite from the ruthless levies of Fashion. Paradise feathers, owls' heads, parrots' heads, and birds' wings of every description are used to trim toques, their size not admitting of anything less compact. VELVET AND FUR. The combination of velvet and fur is not inconsistent. Fur and chiffon in connection were and are ridiculous. Some years back velvet coats trimmed with broad bands of fur were much admired. There was nothing frivolous or fantastic about them. They were three-quarter length, tight-fitting, and could be worn several years in succession without being considered old-fashioned. Velvet ooats are said to be coming in again, and there is a suggestion that coloured velvet will share with black the popularity once pos- sessed by black velvet coats only. Brown velvet trimmed with brown fur looks better than does brown fur combined with black velvet. Violet and oertain rich dark reds have a strong affinity for brown fur. choosing, of course, the correct shade. We known there are gradations of the colour, brown that is not so very blown. A nice dis- crimination enables one to get satisfaction out of oolour combinations; without that unerring guide, serious mistakes are con- stantly occurring. TASSELS. Women's coats and frocks are likely to re-call the coat of a certain English heir- apparent, who, summoned to his father's and Sovereign's sick bed. appeared in a jerkin covered with tags. Tassels are being used much in the same profusion. Four years ago this fashion was greatly over-done. It is true the tassels of this time differ from those on Prince Henry's coat, which were primitive, certainly; merely gold tags. attached by threads to the coat aujd hanging loose. What they seemed to lack in importance was, according to history, made up by number. Tassels are such catchy things, and "loose ends," whether real or proverbial, are not very desirable. EVENING DRESS. By which I do not now refer to frocks for daincing, but such M are useful for quiet dinners, receptions, theatre or concert wear. The new velveteens are absolutely beau- tiful, but in colour and texture. There is a special make, which really does surpass all other mates of velveteen, and the dyes are quite unique; try to match them elsewhere and failure caps the effort. The orange and flame tints are exquisite; they are perfectly resplendent under artificial light, and no colours show up lace and diamonds to better advantage. Muffs seem to be shaped like long, narrow funnels, and are not much stiffened. The extra length is, doubtless, devised to meet the need of some covering for the arms, now th3Jt 5leeves are so mnch cur- tailed. Flat muffs have, however; a certain following. EXTRAVAGANCE IN DRESS. The ever*increasing extravagance of dress would be a serious subject for a moralist to discourse on. I am not wishing to preaoh myself, but rather to tell the direction this almost universal extravagance is taking. Never was fashion less favourable to economy. Velvet, ostrich feathers, laoe, amd fur are princely luxuries, and all of them are indi- cated as being necessaries to women who wish to appear well diessed, that is. in regu- lation fashion. MEN'S SMOKING AND BEDROOM SLIPPERS The ancient wool-worked slipper has gone completely out of fashion. Sneered out of it, possibly, by frequent sarcastic allusions to the superfluous slippers bestowed on unmarried clergymen by their feminine admirers. That foolish gibe has long died a natural death. Women know that their men kind, when dis- posed to lounge, like to put themselves inside shabby old coats not ignorant of tobacoo smoke, coats which no Jew dealer would thank them for, far less buy of them, and the same dear, incomprehensable creatures are better pleased to thrust their stocking-feet into disreputable-looking slippers, out of shape and down at heel, than they are to put on those respectable in appcaranoe, and, per- haps, not less comfortable. What delightful constancy of affection! If some of it were diverted—but that is quite anotner story. Seeing a man's affection for his old clothes, we have another-proof of the difference between men and women. A man cares little or nothing who sees him in a shabby coat, but no woman would like to be surprised by visitors in corresponding undress. Women, as a ruI6, delight to air their new garments in public. Men, on the contrary, often resort to curious devices to remove any sugges- tion of recent purchase. I have heard of men caning their new coats, as they might a refractory urchin, with that object. In "Adam Bode" we read that the excellent vicar of Hayslope had achieved the distinc- tion of Always being what is called "well- groomed" without ever appearing to wear a new ooat, this fact being set down to the good man's good breeding. But to my text. There seems to us no good reason why men like better to shuffle about—" shuffle" is the risht word—in untidy slippers when they would be, or should be, equally at ease in those more presentable. They have strange habits, these dear men. A man will profess himself deeply grateful for the present of a pair of new shoes, wear them two or three times to prove the appa- rent sincerity of his gratitude, and then boldly, or, perhaps, shamefacedly, perjure himself by the exchange of new (slippers) for old. after the famous example of "Alad- din and his wonderful limp." Convinced of this inveterate attachment to the ancients, it seems almost useless to describe pome charming slippers for men I saw at a bazaar. They were made of cretonne, the effective floral pattern of which was elabo- rately darned or overworked with coloured silks, leaving the ground untouched. Embroidery of this kind may be either gorgeous or otherwise subdued, according to the floral device chosen and the silks used in working it out. If slippers embroidered in this manner match a ma.n's smoking jacket or his dressing gown. they look less assertive than when presenting themselves without that supporting colour connection. Most men are absolutely opposed to any scheme for altering the colour and fashion of their clothes. But there are some few men who think it unfair women should have the monopoly of colours, with the exception of those employed in the making of official dress, and worn by men in their official 'capacity. I think Mr. Jerome K. Jerome is one of the would-be reformers of fashions for men. At least, in "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow he says that he does not see why men. should go about looking like black ants crawling over a—let us say—" refuse heap," which, coming from a women's pen, sounds better than the more direct < language j employed by Mr. Jerome himself. < I DARNED CRETONNE. A few more words relative to darned cre- tonne. The material so embroidered can be made into many useful and decorative articles—cushion, covers, small table covers, work bags, perambulator covers, and so 011. COLOURED SHOES FOR WOMEN. Shoes which repeat the colour of the dreca are a desirable detail, and if my opinion on this point ha.d been settled before it would have been decided, once and for all time, by the exhibition, of a pair of grey satin shoes, with large jet buckles, worn with a cashmere dress in. a paler shade of grey. These shoes had been re-covered very deftly. A pair of handsome shce buckles is a safe investment, and when the economical woman rejuvenates a pair of old shoes by covering them anew with silk, brocade, or velvet, the big buckles are useful to conceal any sign of amateur workmanship; in fact, like charity, they will cover a multitude of sins. KNITTING. The revival of the knitting industry as a popular, not to say fashionable, work for women has occasioned some surprise to those whose choice inclines to more costly and elaborate kinds of needlework. Perhaps so much has been done in that direction that a reaction has set in, and the simple art has re-gamed much of its former prestige. The rapid advance of winter and its attendant chilliness have possibly, also much to do with the development of this taste for knitting. I have known an embroidered chair-back temporarily serve as a shoulder covering, but a small knitted shawl, admittedly, would be more desirable. Not only for our own wear, but for that of those near and dear to us. can we knit many comfortable wraps, for it is the pride of women true to cover from the cold. Then the season for charitable gifts, in the sha.pc of clothing for the poor, is approaching. There a-re many invalids who by reason of physical disability, such as the loss of sight or of an arm, cannot use either crochet work or knitting pins, and on those so afflicted time will sometimes hang heavy. In view of their sad oase I may, perhaps, call attention to a knitting frame, which can be worked with one hand and without undue fatigue. The uses to which the frame can be put are manifold, and it has proved a great blessing to many blind, maimed, and partially paralysed persona of both sexes. We who retain full possession of our bodily powers cannot realise what it must be to be perma- nently deprived of any one of them. BLACKBERRY CORDIAL. Fin a. stone jar with ripe blackberries, and pour over sufficient whisky to cover (that at 15s. a gallon will answer the purpose). Tie a parchment cover over the mouth of the jar, and put it in a cool place for three months. Then strain the contents through a flannel bag, squeeze the fruit as much as possible during the first straining, but put no fruit in the subsequent straining. To every pint of clear juice add half a pound of crushed loaf sugar. Return the cordial to the jar, and stir it every day for a week. Strain it once more, then bottle and cork securely. If liked a little port wine or a small bottle of maraschino or of noyeau may be added to the liquid. WALNUTS TO KEEP. Remove the husks and pack the nuts in jars of moderate size only. Put a layer of fine salt between each layer of walnuts. When full seal the jars and bury them deep in dry ground. Hazel nuts and Kentish cob nuts may be preserved in the same way. When wanted for table some housekeepers soak the nuts for a short time in slightly warmed milk.

PARKhTlMPROVEMENTS. PLANTATIONS AND OPEN-AIR BATHS IN LLANDAFF FIELDS. Several improvements in Llandaff fields and the construction there of open-air swimming baths were Considered on the spot on Mon- day by the parks committee, of which Mr. John Chappell is chairman. One of the points arose out of a report made by Mr. Pettigrew, snpenntendent of parks and open spaces, in which he stated that, in addition, to the main footpath, which was becoming wider and wider every year, there were ten other foot- ways across the fields from various directions. It was decided to recommend the council to close the gateways opposite Conway-road and Llanfair-road, from which two paths extended, and to place a gate in another position leading across to the main path. Mr. Harpur, city engineer, was asked to report upon an improved entrance to the fields from Cathedral-road, and it was decided to plant a shrubbery on the left side of that entrance, and clusters of trees on both sides of the main path through the first field. The trees on the sloping ground on the western side of the fields were inspected, and a considerable number were condemned. These will be felled, others lopped, and Scotch pines, scarlet oak, beech, and silver birch planted. In order that the young trees may have an opportunity of being properly developed, the slope will be fenced in, but a wide pathway will be left at the foot of the slope. The next matter considered was the con- struction of an open-air bath. Mr. Harpur sub- mitted a plan prepared some time ago for a bath 90ft. long and 30ft. wide on an acre of land near the mill stream, passing through the northernmost field. The bath would be from 3ft. 6in. to 6ft. 6in. deep and would be concreted. When this plan was proposed it was intended that the water should be obtained from the mill stream, but its pol- luted condition decided the members on Mon- day against that part of the scheme. The estimated cost of this scheme was £ 5,000. The Chairman advocated a large bath for children, with a depth varying from 2ft. 6in. to 4ft. Mr. H. M. Thompson considered the area proposed too large. In the result Mr. Harpur was asked to pre- pare another plan and estimate for a bath one-third the size, which could be extended as the necessity arose, the depth to be from 2ft. 6in. to 4ft. He was also asked to make boreholes to ascertain whether suitable water could be obtained for the bath by means of wells.

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LEGAL. n°fK Security."—It can- y .I d«"'e without a bill of sale i'i } 1E° with the 1832 Act, duly registered, which ib sure to injure his credit «tp"T°?ch™ent-J- B.The most practical flip li^n!? up to what ought to be °.f y°ur land, or to test it by an action for trespass See a solicitor about it. mav'hp'thit ~"fM' M." — The explanation ^-wa not always supplied by r-orrinnn ration or local authority, but by a company having statutory rights and powers. 'Window Acccss. Josiuh.As you request what are your chances of succces, rhnWtt,;T7y t0 state tl,at on the facte as poor 113 we conKider they are very tr-Owner."—There must besome- appears, but on the facts as sta,ted there can be no doubt that the gate for it to the owner of the field if he paid for it. Reference. Tradesman."—Wq presume it ture^wlfo wfns tr fOI?e other manufac- cnst/impr i^ft supplied the present would-be 7e a reference to a banker would do quite as well. th^ffJir^ Oppressed" .(Swansea).-Part of ne^sitv or0^ -are actl?uable without the spoken h-o- w? f"g ePecial damage, unless epoKen by way of mere vule-ar abnse We Sy'io'Vr a solicitor woullf'imme- diately stop it and evoke an apology. the debt was cted by thG firm or bv one Tia^rtner in tve^'l.artnerT^r1 M that kind b^iness« unlrniit^T V„S ]!uble' and the liability is „ I ofcher words, all the private estate of a partner mav he Kwont awav to pay for partnership debts. P 7 Landiord and Tenant.—Inauirer "—If a he raan™ reversion it does not affect an en V>ffl remains till it comes to miit Tif/.i? ,?f tlme due notice to ?anHin,i alteration is that the new and wnt haaVnl° the-ih°es of the old one and rent has to be paid to him. Probate U° the Principal Somerset House.^Strand^WC ? £ Ping™S for "a search r?ndeaCf' &C;' and encloling Is. conv Thp loft! 5 as to the expense of a copy, the latter depends on length as 6d for every 90 words is charged. 1 g as Landlord and Tenant,—"A T>Padpr"—a eon wJ om°vo„Wil S,?;iCit°r adevisabfe, to wiiom you can fully explain mnttpro 4 Sh tCOmes to an end with death of landlord or tenant hii* n tpnnnrv .J" -Moh t'hi probabl? iI Trade Restriction.—"(}. B T "—Contracts tying a servant or assistant down noTto in* restraint oMraHp arei otl3er contracts Tn thii .1' fh -°"Jy good if reasonable, in this case, the assistant beino- nlrpaH-cr in the employment, the prinefpaf or master \Vill.Wern.At any time but after reoiiirt^ the J death the registrar requires the cause of delay to be exDlained Of course, there is not much object in nrovfns a will many years after death if other neoull have acquired the property by adverse sion. It should also be notion ^w tlfp Inland Kevenue authorities? nennltv nf fim f, cali recover a the asseta of «f:rSELthose who deal with eettinp- nrnhpfo in 1 person without death p te wlthin six months after the Judgment Summons.— — The costs incurred by the nln w+ S rock' or enforcing a judgment a^e de^mSTt^be due under the-judgmpnt „ to it, and have to be wiped nm ments, and the defendant hi r, the costs of the summon* f also -V3 1>a,y &c„ unless the judge^hall commltn^71t- but of course otherwise order, obtained unless it is proved ord^r \s fnofc dant had the means. at e n"

MEDICAL. ATTEE THE HOLIDAYS How beautiful life i* As we sit at a window overfD S the late afternoon, and Sln° ? m weekly essay occasionally at tK* in the little harbour fishing-boats Picturesque sails of a rosv IVth sun-light, in relief ao- 111 waters, which reflect the 8tiU that our holiday has indeed Ve' en a hi i n o- e T uaeed done us good in » zl°u £ l T, «°d i"0 baolr nf Ur readers are now holida v<? r a?ain' after their summer a^ they all conscientiously say, h _Wlcan' thafc the change to the seaside has been a real benefit and a real holiday? re^rf3^le(i body aild mind, as the^ g o be. Are they ready for the work of the coming year-for the trying weather of ToYdBerwhTh r fl?ht against the coughs and all when tho Wait Pounce upon us davs^ nerhnrK! S°ap sets in agam? Nowa- heaith • otwl' ™ ° too much about our W -w» +T We shoald not read the publisn or t v patent medicine vendors ii c™ tw%any interest in thc marvel" iboiit v«o So-and-So's tonic has brought eubiect -nr> T3 reaIly do overdo the whole rested in radayS: We grow morbidly inte- nds of M,r scnsatli0ns- Som« of us take haTdly La I"f)reSCrl- remedies; there is affection U\Wf° i3 abo™ a sn'^kinff attec.ion for somebody or other's pills. Still adrnit • /n7 nowadays, we must aamit, and we have before us the problem of if Twv -i f°P Wel1 durinS the coming winter Lr buyins a singi« remedv' Th yS SeCret and infallible remedy! The average young person needs no medicme at all. He or she has no busing exercise°Soi^e 'i h6 She doesn,t take €nough th! u else eatI; 100 much meat. But the liverish person of sedentary occupation necdn t mind taking a dose of some saline fist Tt°umS °f,hL? °r her life before break- iast. it is a good plan. Take, say, a heaned teaspoonful of phosphate of soda, washed SwnM a PiDt °f cold water" Nothing and out i WAter. wash yourself with—inside « it L galD' DOW that the holidays are over, and we are all as fit as fiddles," let us turn over a new leaf. Let us try to do without physicking for a whole year Most of us ought not to catch cold as we do- it is often our own fault. What can we say to the silly young man who comes down too late to eat a good breakfast before going out into e morning cold? Or to the silly, pretty Il,UIe b,nSin€ss girl ^o eats almost no breakfast and contents herself with a bun wh g °f doubtful milk at mid-day? y 8 eaten no breakfast, to fortify herself for the coming day? She says she has no appetite. Why has she no appetite? Proba,bly because she has been sleeping cud- dled up under an eider-down in a room with the window shut, so that she has been breath- ing her own air over and over agian all night! No wonder she has no roses in her cheeks! No wonder she is pale and peaky' No wonder that she catches cold in her thin, absurd blouse, when her body sadly lacks a solid meal or two! So eat all you can; exercise all you can; leave medicines severely alone; and see if you cannot keep thoroughly well until next summer holidays. Constipated (Macka-).—Get "Medicine for the Piles/' Page "P PagCS 56 aDd 57• ais° '°7ercliffe)-—You seem to be in a low state, and jour total abstinence probablv does not agree with your constitution. Take a little beer or --lrits with each meal. Weak Bladder (Water).-A weak bladder is one of the failings of old age. and we fear it cannot be remedied. You may try taking a tabloid of Easton's Syrup after every meal. Phelgm (Singer).-The reason for it is that you sing on high notes which are beyond the compass of your voice. If you will not learn by taking lesfions how to use the voice you may be expected to damage it. Neurasthenia (Westeliff).—You could not do a more follish action than get married. The duties and worries of married life would make you rapidly worse. See "Neurasthenia" in "Medicine for the Million." Foul Breath (Graces-One half-hour before every meal take this draught:—10 grains of scan bicarb., 5 grains bismuth carb., 10 drops

A TRANSPORTER DESIGN. Without in the least detracting from the public appreciation or the value of the recently-opened wonderful structure at New- port, it is of some interest to show the evolution which has taken place in trans- porters. Thirty years ago, when an addi- tional bridge across the Thames at the place where the Tower Bridge now stands was proposed, Mr. Leighton Mills, a well known engineer at Newcastle-on-Tyne (father of Mr. Frederick Mills, the general manager of the Ebb Vale Company's undertaking), pro- jected a bridge the outstanding feature of which was a transporter of much the same model as that at Newport. As is shown in the above illustration, the car was slung and worked from above. The chief differ- ence between the scheme then proposed and the Newport transporter is that in Mr. Mill's scheme the car did not transport across the whole width of the river, but traversed a space wide enough for ships to pass between. The car was the joining up or connecting link between a bridge deck projecting from each side as far as the opening. Mr. Leighton Mills was the engineer and Mr. A. Twyman the architect of that proposed bridge. I, of tincture of chiretta, Joz. of infusion of quassia. Heart Disease (A. B.).—The question you ask is trilling, and the answer would not help you. Rest all you can, keep the bowels always well open, don't over-exert yourself always well open, don't over-exert yourself at any time, don't run to catch trains, and you may live for many years. Rheumatoid Arthritis (Major).—Continue jl the liniment. At your age to begin a course of medicines is a mistake. As you have no pain try to put up with the inconvenience. If not take ten grains of salicylate of soda thrice daily. Give up all malt liquors. Rheumatoid Arthritis of Fingers (F. V. or S.).—On page 164 of Medicine for the Mil- lion you will find an ointment described, with which you may rub the fingers gently every day. Not much can be done, except by feeding-up, rest, and change of air. Aged Fifty-eight.—You will never get well while you go about changing your medicine, etc., for the sake of cheapness. You have got to undergo two years of treatment, so you should put yourself under a good doctor. See also pages 194-196 of Medicine for the Million," price Is. 3d., post free. Mastoid Disease (Anxious Mother).—There is disease in the bone round the internal hear- ing apparatus, and at the operation the sur- geon will try to clear it all away. If he succeeds the boy will soon be well, and will keep well afterwards. If not, it will have to be done again. Breakdown (Driller).—Your rather con- fused description suggests to us a chronic nervous disease, a disease of the spinal cord. The last doctor evidently did you good, and you should go back to him, as we cannot examine the state of your nerves without seeing you. Indigestion and Ansemia (Constant Reader). -You certainly have a complication of ail- ments, but they are all due to your indiges- tion and your exhausted, nervous state, both probably inherited from weakly parents. Get "Medicine for the Million," and read care- fully several times Pages 8, 9, 56, 57, 110, 111. and 145. Spots (Kangra).-We do not believe that the patches and ulcer have anything to do with the late enteric fever attack. You should get "Medicine for the Million," which contains a most valuable sketch of the subject of skin diseases, and which you would find of the utmost use to you and the other soldiers in India. Debility (Ivanhoe).-Your present state is your own fault, as you say, and your future recovery is in your own hands only. No medicines, quack or other, will do any good. Only a few years of clean, straight living, with good food and exercise, and pure thoughts for companions, will cure you. There is no other way to get well, and to marry any woman, in your condition would be to wrong her greatly. Itchy Skin (Mtss Harris).-We really cannot answer medical questions in a private letter, especially as you enclose no stamp. Skins arc frequently irritable only because of insufficient cleanliness and a need for more frequent change of linen; but without more details of habits, age, and general health we cannot advise. The skin may itch because of diabetes. See a doctor about it, and let him examine a specimen of urine. Knee Trouble (Footballer) .—You have pro- bably got what is called a dislocated semilu- nar cartilage in your knee-joint. A little operation will be necessary, and the little pad of cartilage must be stitched in its place. You will very likely have to give up your football. Do not consult the bone- setters. They are ignorant fellows whose sole idea is roughly to wriggle and twist the joint about, in the hopes that Nature may put things right afterwards. Miss E. M.—This is a discharge which is the outward sign of nearly every disease of the internal pro-creating organs in a woman. It may mean merely catarrh of the womb, or it may mean a dozen things more serious. In a young unmarried woman it probably means a catarrh and anaemia, and would be cured by taking iron medicines, internally, In a middle-aged spinster it suggests serious disease of the womb. But from these facts it will be seen that no two cases are quite identical, and that a physician's examina- ton is desirable before -undertaking treat- ment. Diseased Tissue (Bip V. Winkles-No, we aLof 3;ou to send us a fragment of the diseased skin. The G.P.O. now permits you to send such things through the post if you comply with the following regutadons:- (1) The Fpeeimen must be wrapped in a cover and enclosed in a box which is ahsolutelv certain not to leak. (2) It must he addressed to a medical man or to a pathological insti- ,.? ♦«. r?°m? kind. (3) It must be marked Letter Post," and not on any account may it be marked "Parcel Post." (4) It must be marked, "With Care—Pathological Specimen." But please send nothing of the kind to us; we cannot undertake to deal with them. Ear Discharge (Egypt).-You have neglected them, and you are now suffering the-con- sequences. As all the discharge comes from inside, and as it is the case of the sores in the ear-holes, you must syringe the ears out with warm water every morning and evening of your life, whether it is painful or not. The sore places will not heal so long as discharge is always dribbling out. After syringing, put a bit of clean cotton-wool into the ear-hole, and apply vaseline to the sore places. You will have to do this twice or more daily, and the glands will always be getting into trouble until you can get the ears into a healthier state. Foetid Bronchiectasie and Tuberculous Disease (P. A. Hannah).—We fear there is little to be done ifor you. The smell may be relieved by the creosote vapour bath, which will dp the other symptoms good, too. The nostrils must be stuffed with cotton-wool, and the eyes bandaged and protected. Then put a teaspoonful of creosote into a little pool of water in a saucer, arrange the saucer over the flame of a spirit lamp, and vaporise the creosote like that. The fumes are disa- greeable and irritating at first, but you will get used to them. A quarter of an hour is long enough to sit in the room. If you wear goggles, and see that they fit, you will GPare your eyes, and be able to watch the spirit lamp. Wind in the Stomach (F. Jones)—Faulty habits in eating and drinking are at the bottom of nearly every kind of indigestion. Wind, acid stomach, pain after food vomit- ing, headaches, foul breath-all these are generally caused more by bad habits at table than by anything wrong with the stomach. Eat slowly; bite and chew your food well; get your teeth repaired; don't wash down each mouthful with drink, and don't ever drink until the end of eating- don't drink enough to drown the food. We so often see people at table gobbling their food and straining their necks to get the large mouthfuls to go down, that we are not sur- prised tney have indigestion. And then, if you have attended to all these points, if your symptoms are not better, you may really require a doctor's services. But no physic whatever will remedy the mischief while bad eating ha.bits are continued. Parents who allow their children to hurry over their food, to swallow large lumps instead of ohew. ing them up, and to wash down mouthfuls with large gulps of water, are doing their children real ini-ury-probably giving them indigestion which no medicne will cure.

CARDIFF MUNICIPAL STORES REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the departmental committee of the Cardiff Corporation was held on Mon- day, Mr. Stanfiedd presiding. A draft report was read by the Chairman, the recommenda- tions of which have already been made public. The committee recommended that the erection of a joint stores for the public works and cleansing departments should be carried out without delay. The person or persons who sent out the orders for stock or goods should not also be allowed to receive and sign for the same or check and certify the invoices as being correct. The committee pointed out the necessity for a platform weighing machine at the Trade-street depot. With reference to the establishment of one central store, where the stock and materials of all departments of the corporation should be kept, the committee were of opinion that it would cause a considerable amount of con- fusion, delay, and inconvenience, and serve no useful purpose. They were satisfied that as each of the departments had to order, use, and deal with different kinds of stock and stores it was necessary that the depart- ments should keep their own. stores as at the present time. The committee had also given special con- sideration to the question of the establish- ment of a special works department for executing the general works, repairs, Ac., of the whole of the corporation's depart- ments, and they were of opinion that such a department was not required. Alderman David Jones, in moving the adoption of the report, also proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Stanfield, who, he said, had given a great amount of time and trouble to the work, and'had placed before them a document which was lucid in its appearance and easy for their under- standing. Mr. Chappell heartily seconded the motion, which was supported by the Lord Mayor, who paid a glowing compliment to the work of Mr. Stanfield and his committee. Mr. Crossman heartily agreed with all that had been eaid as regards the good work of the chairman of the committee, and thought the committee deserved their warmest thanks for the very able report which they had brought forward. The motion was agreed to.

DISHONOURED CHEQUES. CARDIFF MAN GETS SIX MONTHS' GAOL. Thomas Howells, a lodger at 7, Norman- street, Cathays, Cardiff, was charged at Merthyr on Monday with obtaining by false pretences 17s., from Margaret Cook, of the BLast Furnace Inn, Pantlottyn; £ 2 12s. from Thomas J. Morgan, of the Hieing Sun Inn, Bargoed; and E3 5s. from Robert Morgan, of the Red Lion Inn, Dowlais. In each case the money was obtained by means of spurious cheques drawn on the Tre.degar Branch of the London and Pro- virnoial Bank, the cheques having been taken from the cheque-book issued in 1894 to a Mr. England, of Pontlottyn, whose account was closed in the same yea.r. The prisoner pleaded guilty to all three charges, and handed in a written a.ppeal for clemency. In sentencing him to six months' imprison- ment, the Stipendiary said he ought really to bove been tried for forgery.

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