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FEMININE FASHIONS. 4 LATEST NOVELTIES IN THE WORLD OF DRESS. M. Jean Worth, son of the founder of the Maid on Worth"—the famous house in which for many years past the Sceptre of Fashion was and still is wielded—lately gave a piece of valuable advice that, coming from the source it did, ought to carry sufficient weight to make it a guide to the thousan,ds-of women whose dress a 1 tow a nee is to some extent limited:—"Never order fashions that makedJy date a drees. Thus: When every- body is wearing balloon sleeves, restrain your own. When skirts are so attenuated as to make wait king difficult, insist on the dressmaker putting an extra width in yours. Alas! you say, but what about the fashions? If each frock, instead of being an epitome of every fugitive craze of the hour, be in detail merely becoming and of good and beautiful material, there will be no reiaeon why, pos- sibly with a little alteration, but, probably, without any at all, the gown that is three or four tears old may not be worn, ana look admirable." Then comes the start- ling assertion embodied in M. Worth's own words:—"Take my word for it, mesdamls, Fashion is not the friend of women, but., rather, their pitfall, and thus an enemy to be conquered by studied avoidance. Abjure the demiacri, the latest thing. It may be unbecoming, ugly, and vulgar. Instead robe yourselves prettily, daintily, tastefully in a manner in keeping with your social position and the occasion, and wear good clothes. That is enough." Now that so many of us are buying spring clothes, we may do worse than keep in mind the words of the sartorial sage I have quoted. To buy good material, and to have it well and becomingly made, I have ever held to be the greatest economy. The cost of material and the charges of a first-class dress-maker or tailor at first glance may appear entirely prohibitive; but if by making a little sacrifice in some other direc- tion they can be met, the course will be more than justified by after-experience; As M. Worth remarks, "If, instead of being an epitome of a fugitive craze, the details are carefully thought-out and the material good and beautiful, such a dress-with little, pos- sibly without any alteration—may be worn three or four years, and etill look admir- able." The writer's own experience justifies the astuite opinion juist recorded. THE SHEATH-LIKE SKIRT. Unless you can afford to have a new frock every two months or so, do not have the one you order now made so tigiht that you can hardly walk in it. Probably your tailor or dressmaker will cross swords with you on this point, though you may have to concede those extra inconvenient inches in front of the gown. Happily, they can be sheared off should they prove a stumbling block result- ing in a bad fall. Walk oiroumspeotly," said the great apostle of the Gentiles. It is what the wearer of a fashionable skirt must do, substituting fo.r, or, rather, adding, physical prudence to the moral means of progression enjoyed by St. Paul. EMBROIDERED LINEN DRESSES. Very attractive, indeed, are the new linen robes. No doubt, they will be extremely popular when the weather is warmer than it is now. The linen is dyed in all the more popular non-fugitive colouns, and the mate- rial is enriched with embroidery in :satin stitch more or less elaborate. Insertions of lace are introduced in some skirts, and on white skirts a hem of coloured linen in a pale contrasting shade is seen in addition. A flounce about ten inches deep—in self colour figures on other skirts. So there is plenty of variety. BORDERED MATERIALS Of all kinds are being made up. The use of the printed strip is not invariably confined to the hem of the skirt. It may serve to simulate a tundc, and is sometimes utilised to trim a skirt nearer the waist. Paisley and other patterns boldly coloured figure in many borders, and we see not a few waist- bands embroidered in similar colours, those used in Thuringian, Eigyptiajn, Russian, and Roumanian embroideries being much in evidence. Embroidery and lace go hand in hand at present. No dress seems to be accepted unless the one or the other-mkxre frequently bot-h-am brought into the scheme. Tajik of simplicity! Those who know aatythnxug about "simplicity," as inter- preted by Pasbion, are aware that nothing is more ooetly. It is a mhd--cume tebnb, for it meane the greatest skill, the most perfect adaptation, aofcd the 7-beat material at its kind to produce that masterpiece of sartorial art --a perfectly beautiful "etoruple" gown. LACE. The great Pacrisian artist mentioned at the beginning of this article has a special room for storinlg the lace used in the con- struction of some of his splendid creations. The value of this laoe is estimated at the startling total of £ 600,000. Laoe is such a lovely adjunct, to t-he toilette that a large number of women are turning their atten- tion to laoe-making. Several inventors Have come forward to meet the demand for what might be termed, "Short cuts to lace-making." It is not claimed that what is produced by these now methods of imitation compares with specimens of lace of almost priceless value, but the work is easily executed., amd the result very creditable, indeed. The flat lace braids in use some years a'go have returned, aaid are put to uses ofan improved kind. Honaton braid is now frequently used in combination with crochet. Whilst giving a new and improved oharacrt-er to crochet work, the braid saves many stitches. A very charming illustrated letter on Lace-making Made EaEY" has been forwa-rded to me. The specimens (two in number) are very distinct; the one represents a ooaree make that would be used to embellish table-h-nqn and the like. The finer lace is suitable for half sleeves, dress yokes, amd similar purposes. Very little stitchery is needed. The flat braid, dexterously miandpula-ted, forms the floral or other device; it is laid on traced parper and tariked down. The interstices aire then filled in with lace stitches. The illus- trations given clearly indicate the simplicity of execution., as well as the charm of the completed work. SHORT OUTS Are very much in favour in our day. We ha.ve no leisure, properly so-called. We are eaeer for the result without the necessary labour. We desire to arrive, without the tedium and fatigue of the journey, and to reach the top rung of the ladder at a bound. In fa.ncy work, as in many other directions, this predileatiOTji foir short. cuts is con- spicuous delicate, tedious work of a minute character is rejected for that which is bold, original, striking, and quickly executed. My favourite journal of needlecraft in the cur- rent month's issue abets this taste, and in one of the designs stencilling is introduced ae a powerful auxiliary. The flowers repre- sented by stencilling are just outLined and veined with silk, the short cut feeling being carefully elnphasised. Drown, linen, em- broidered with deep- red and blue in two shades—the design beasties of conjectural shape and species—'has a vc.ry striking effect. Applied to cmhion-covers (the eololl1'r of the embroidery cotton being fast) no one meed heaiit.ate to lay a tired head on these pillows. It is absurd to place cushions on sofas and chairs, which, to put to their legi- timate use, would be an almost unforgiv- able offence. Most of the better class fancy work depots are showing subject designs; dragons, cupidis, bird's, and beasties, also fish, are figured ouit, but natural history delinea- tions have a rival in same Thuringian. em- broideries, which have all ingenious method of depicting in needle work, as Shakspeare described in words, "The Seven Ages of Main." According to the5 Thuringian crafts- woman, at ten he is likened to a calf, at twenty to a goat, at 30 to a buli, at 40 to a lion, at 53 to a fox, at 60 to a wolf, at 70 to a dog, at 80 to a wild cat, at 90 to a doskey, and at a hundred the death's head of an ox is the figurative presentment. This is had enough, "but worse remains behind." The pictorial represemtations of women at these respective ages—as birds-, bats, Ac.—'are so insulting that I can only briefly allude to tbein. Apart from their unpleasantness, it mutt be admitted there is a clever libellous suggestivenefs about these delineations. They are not portraits in any sense, but, rather, ingenious and mortifying caricatures of oer- tJain types of humanity. SHOES. Coloured leather shoes, both for walking and wear indoors, are very fashionable. They are to be seen in green, violet, blue, red, and stone colour, also in every shade of brown. Some of these coloured shoes have gilt heels, and are bound with gold-coloured leather; broad gilt buckles of large size are the orna.ments used, and the shape most in vogue has an acutely pointed toe. Boots of coloured kid are fitted with tops of silk bro- cade, not essentially repeating the tone of the leath-CT. MILLINERY. The recklessness with which milliners pil,e the t,rimming on hats is perfectly astounding. Some very large hats, covered wdth mam- moth roses, ribbon, and feathers, have a fall of lace inside, but so wide is the hat that xthe 1 lace does not encircle the face like a cap border, but stands well away from it. Beside the exceptional size of the roses, the things frequently associated witth them are correspondingly large. A toque entirely covered with red rosea was further trimmed with a pair of wings parti-coloured; they must have measured quite fifteen inches. from base to pinion. Nearly all headgear—be the shape what it may—is eet very far back on the bpad, the ooiffure beiIng well in view. A moderate hat of sax-Mue straw was trammed with an imposing wrewtJh of large-leaved greem, ivy and three imfttemse blue pooee; a I black hat similar in shape was decorated with a plethora of large-looped bows of pea- cock blue satin ribbon and a cluster of huge, faided-looking roses. These are quite the most simple specimens of millinery to ha seen. Preposterously high crowns, the height much accentuated by trimming, are shown side by side with hats comparable to a bushel measure for size—regular extin- guishers. It is hardly possible to imagine that two hats of this portentous character could be accommodated side by side in a hansom or small brougham, and in a theatre they are an obstruction to view that those sitting behind have every right to resent to the utmost. BOBBIN LAOE. When writing of the lace industry I forgot to mention that a very practical book of instruction for those desirous of learning to make bohbirn-that is, pillow lace—has been brought out. It also contains full directions for making other beautiful kinds of lace, including Italian, Bruges, Ducheese, Honi- ton, Brussels, &c. This comprehensive work, valuable to all learners, costs five shillings. BEEF TRIPE TO FRICASSEE. Stew gently in, milk and water two rounds of tripe, cut into strips of equal length, with a bunch of parsley and an onion. When, it has simmered one hour add the peel of half a lemon, an ounce of butter ruibbed in flour, and a quarter of a pint of cream. Season with grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Sdm- mer as gently as possible for another hour, and serve with the sauce poured over. A border of boiled rice may be put round the dish. The cost of this dish is under two shillings, and it is sufficient for five persons. CARROTS, GERMAN FAiSHION. Like most other Continental cooks, the German, housewife takes great pains to serve vegetables in a more appetising way than is common over here. Carrots are very deli- cious cocked in the following manner: — Melt two ounces of butter in a saucepan; lay in it six carrots out in slices, and add a little salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg, also a teaspoonful of finely-minced onion. Let them cook until tender, adding every now and then as required a little water or stock. Thicken. the sauce with a flour, and about a quarter of an howr before serving add a tabilespoonful of finely-minced parsley. CHEESE SANDWICHES Are very rclishable. Put three ounces of gwd, rich cheese cut in small pieces into a mortar, with an ounce of butter, a teaspoon,fui of made mustard, anid two boned anchovies. Pound the whole to a smooth paste. Spread it between two slices of brown bread and butter, and lay over thin slices either of salt beef, ham, or tong'ue. Out the sandwiches in shape, arrange on a napkin, and garnish with parsley. I CHICHESTER PUD/DING. Rub the rind of half a lemon on a quarter of a pound of lump sugar, powder it, and mix it with a crumbled roll and a quarter of a pound of tetter. Add the well-beaten yolks of four eggs and a dessertspoonful of lemon juice. A ftor mixing these ingredients thoroughly add the whites of two eggs beaten to a stiff frcth. Stir the mixture over the lire to a thin batter, then pour it into a well-buttered pie-dish, and bake in a good oven for half an hour. LIGHT TEA BUNS. Take one pound of flour, half a teaspoon- ful of tartaric acid, a.nd the same quantity of carbofnate of soda; work the whole I through a coarse sieve, then rutb in two ounces of butter. Be careful to leave 110 lumps. When thoroughly mixed add a quar- ter of a pound of currants, two ounces of sifted sugar, and a few Carraway seeds. Next mix in half a pint of milk with one üg-g. I Make a hole in the flour, pour in the milk, work the. whole lightly together, but do not touch the dough with the hands, or it will be heavy. Place the lumps on a baking tin with a fork.

THE PORTHCAWL "nEST" HOME. EXTENDED OR NEW BUILDINGS NECESSARY. The annual meeting of subscribers of the "Rest" Convalescent Home, Porthoawl, was held on Friday, the Rev. Z. P. Williamson (Margam) presiding. The Marquess of Bute waa invited to take the presidency of1 the Beet for the ensuing three years. It was agreed that the- powers granted to the committee as to admission of patients from the Cardiff and Newport Infirmaries be further extended until the annual meeting of 1909. I Mr. R. W. Llewellyn proposed that full power be given to the general committee either as to enlarging the present building or erecting a separate building for women, and also as to the provision of a new children's wing Colonel Turbervill, in seconding, said the sub-committee had not been.able to defi- sub-committee had not beep able to defi- nitely secure a aite, and he thought the best plan would be to leave the matter entirely in the hands of the general committee. The general committee had fully considered the question, and had prepared plans for enlarge ing the building. The number of patients at the institution was increasing from year to year. and many could not obtain admission. The funds were sufficient for new buildings. The motion was carried. I A YEAR OF PROGRESS Colonel Turbervill proposed the adoption of the annual report, which, he said, was. a very satisfactory one in all respects. The increase in workmen's subscriptions showed that the place was being appreciated by those for whom it was intended. The report was adopted. I

GROWN-UP CHILDREN. DEFAULTING FATHER SENTENCED AT NEWPORT. A rather unusual case was heard before the Newport Bench on Friday. John Wm. Duberry (52), giving his address as 51, Jones- street, was charged with allowing his wife and three children to become chargeable to and three children to become chargeable to the Newport Poor-law Union.-Mr.' J. H. I Griffiths, the relieving officer, said that from the books at the workhouse he found that prisoner's three children were admitted to the workhouse in February, 1895. and during the time they remained they incurred an expense of 1251. The children were Reginald now 24 years of age, married, with two chil- dren; Archibald, nineteen years of age, sent to Canada by the guardians; and Jessie, 22 years of age, in service at Newport. Defendant and his wife left the town thir. teen years ago, leaving the children with their grandmother, who was unable to keep them. She was at the time receiving relief. They were, consequently, taken to the insti- tution. Duberry said that he went away in search of work, and had travelled the country. He was now in employment at Newport as<a paperhanger and decorator, and would do paperhanger and decorator, and would do what he could to pay the money back. Mr. G. R. Martyn, the chairman, said prisoner could have thought little of his children to leave them in this way. It was the worst case they had had before them. Duberry would have to go to prison for one month, and the bench were sorry they could not give him more.

AN ALTERED CERTIFICATE COMPLAINT AGAINST A FEDERA-i TION OFFICER. A Greek seaman, named John Bavor, was prosecuted by the Board of Trade at Barry on Friday for fraudulently using, on the 15th of December last, a certificate of d-ischarge which had beon altered. Mr. R. H. Parsons (from the office of Mr. Ivor Vachcll, solicitor. Cardiff), who repre- sented the Board of Trade, explained that defendant completed a voyage in the steamer Ethel, and was rated in his discharge book as an "A.B." This was subsequently altered to "carpenter," and he was engaged as such on the steamship Carnmuir at Barry on Decern- j her 15. The rating of an A.B. was JE3 5s. a month, and that bf a carpenter £ 5 10s. During the voyage on the Carnmuir defen- dant was found totally incapable of fulfilling the duties of carpenter, and the work had to be done in dry dock. Police-constable MacdonoJd said when ho arrested Bavor at Barry Dock on Thursday defendant said the federation officer at Hull made the alteration for 5s. Defendant adhered to this declaration. but was fined L2 and costs, or a month's impri-. sonment.

NO MONEY, NO BEER, NO CLUB I GILFACH-BARGOED CARPENTER'S REASON FOR FAILURE. John Jones, pit carpenter, Gilfach-Bargoed, was examined at Merthyr Bankruptcy-court on Friday. Mr. T. J. Thomas represented the debtor, who said his deficiency amounted to X549 145. 9d. His connection with the Gilfach Conservative Club was the only cause of his failure. He was treasurer, but he did not receive the money. He simply signed the cheques. The club was closed about three weeks ago. "WliyP" asked thc-.Official Receiver. "Because money ran short for beer." replied debtor, amid laughter. Everything was sold up. After the writ was issued lie made a bill of sale to save his furniture. Mr. DaTies, of Bargoed. advanced the money. The examination was closed. i"

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LEGAL. Husband and vVife. Da.no.We see no reason for arrest, unless an injunction has been served on the wife against her holding any communication with the children. Church Matters.—"H. P. W."—(1) Not liable unless he sanctioned the expenditure. (2) If they choose to make themselves personally responsible. (3) No. (4) The same as (2). Income-talc.—"E. W L."—Apply to the Secre- tary (lie-payment Department), Inland Jlevenu e, Somerset House, W.C.; but we believe it is not the same as if it had been deducted. Naturalisation. C. D.Five years' resi- dence is necessary in the case of a Greek, as in the case of any other foreigner. Full particulars as to naturalisation -are given in Law for the Million," p. 110. Lease County-court.—" E. B.(l) The assignee of the landlord's reversion takes, subject to the lease. (2) We believe this is required orf lodging the original writ and order of transfer with the registrar of the county-court, who fixes a day for hearing, but "experentia docet." Water; R.ate<ros.(l) You will be compensated in the ordinary way: consult a solicitor. (2) The accounts of district and parish councils are duly audited by the dis- trict auditors, and every elector. Ac., may inspect the accounts under the control of the parish and district councils. Bastardy; Seduction. Fair Play."—An action of seduction by the father for loss of his daughter s services is quite distinct from bastardy proceedings. Unless you appear judgment will be entered by default, and a writ of inquiry will issue to assess the damages. You must do the best you can to employ a solicitor. Post Office 'Savings' Bank. Star.(I) The restrictions have nothing to do with banking elsewhere. (2) No. (3) We cannot quite toiiow; but it seems, as far as we can do so, tnat it would infringe musical copyright v.* Law fo~ the Million," p. 83). (4) The I'ignt to recover against the churchwardens would be barred by lapse of time. (5) See p. 83. would be barred by lapse of time. (5) See p. 83. Children; Education.—"J. H."—We cannot say how you are infritliging the general law, and we should ask them; but a person who employs a child so that he is prevented from attending school in accordance with the bye- laws of the local education authority is liable to a penalty of 40s (see Law for the Mil- lion," p. 60, and also consult pp. 112 and 113). It may be that to try and shield" them- selves for playing truant they allege that they are employed by you. "LAW FOR THE MILLION." Third Edition. Revised and Enlarged. The Law up to date. The greatest Law Book for the people ever puhlished. ft •rmf-ains iiws .trd oomprisog all the information required ¡ for ordinary purposes. No home should be without it. Price los. net, or h."n.d HI cloth 115. 6d. urt; postage 3d. extra. To be obtained from all booKsellers and newsagents, or from Stationery Stores, Western Jktail- baiiQiiigs, Cardiff.

n Tf /\r TT T> AT 4J' "Oymro."—Blacnllechau.—March 2, 1886. "H. R.Briton Ferry.—August 14, 1907. M. O."—Owm.—The correct word is accompanying." j „ —Mr. Bowen Rowlands defended Da\ id Bees, the Llanelly murderer. Pon-typridd. "-Excluding the re-elections which Ministers have had to undergo on there have been about £ 6^ bye-electiona since the general election. n.ri iLfl Jf/ Aber<iare. — Fitzsimmons. the born in America, but we def^tAi 1T€eord 5?f the place and time. He aeteated James Corbett for the heavy-weifrht cham^onship of the world at CaSf uS?

BRISTOL CLIFF FALL. The Bristol coroner on Friday resumed the inquiry into the death of Jack Price (24), who fell from St. Vincent's Rocks, a distance of over 200ft., on Alarch 10. and received terrible injuries. Pierre Metge, of Bedminster, stated that he saw Price oome out of some bushes and fall on the rocks. Price admitted that he jumped off the rocks because he had a pain in his side. The medical evidence) showed that death waa due to uraamia, following kidney disease, and not from the effects of the acci- dent. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. t\

MISSING RELATIVES. This column is open for genuine cases of Missing Relatives only, but not for runaway •husbands and wives. Persons inquiring must write very distinctly, and express themselves clearly in giving par- ticulars, and must state relationship. The full name and address of inquirers must bo given for publication in c-ach instance. Foreign and Colonial papers are requested to COOPER (Harry), azed 26, 5ft. 9in., fair haiir, blue eyes, worked in a Bhondda Valley colliery till April, 1903, when he sailed for Port Hood, Cape Breton, Canada, last heard of was leaving WestviJle for Hali- fax or U.S.A.. Inquirers, cousins, Will and Leah Law, 28, git.ree ton-road, Aston, Birmingham. FLOWER (Rose). lait heard of Oxford and Cambridge Chlh. Pall Mall, London, 190S. Inquirer, mother, Ellle-I Flower, 2, Ebea- ezer-terrace, Newport, Mon. GRAY (John Elacker—" Jack"), aged 17, left Newport. Mon., .'uddcaly end cf July, 1907. Inquirer, sieter, Mabel Gray, 5, Albert-terrace, Widcombe, Bath. GARNER.—Mr. Richard Charles Garnish Gar- ner, 941, Duchess-street, Toronto, Canada, seeks relatives; he was bora Isle of Wight, went to Ports month, and thence to Fegan's Home, London (aged 7); an aitrl went to South Africa at time of Boer War. HART (Dora), late cf Chatham-place, Gibeon- stree't, Newcastle, last heard of 1893. In- street, Newcastle, last heard of 1893. In- quirer, father, William Hart, 14, Lime- street, Ousefcurn, Newcastle-cn-Tyne. I KAVN.—Mrs. E. Reinach, a widow, of Groefs- Room 15, Salt River, via Cape Town, South Africa, seeks brother or family of grandfather, late Peter Jacob Arendze Kavn, a native of Copen- hagen, Denmark. His brother settled in ha,gen, Denmark. His brother settled in Australia years ago. NELSCiN (Andrew), booikbinder, of London, went to New York, U.S.A., 1883, last heard of at Nelson's, bookbinders, there. In- quirer, sister, Jeaine Cameron Kiddie, c.o. of Mrs. RyaTji, 17b, Lyon-etreet, Oaledonian-road, London. RUISSELL—YOUNG.—Elizabeth and Caroline Young, who married two brothers, Thomas and Sanruel Russell, last heard of about 1882, supposed in Melbourne, Aus- tralia. Inquirer, brother, Walter Young, I 62, Diggoh-street, Charles-street, Stepney, London. WILLIAMS (James), went from Tredegar, Mon., to America, 1857, last heard of Briersfleld, Bibel Oo., Alabama, U.S.A., 1871. In quiVer, sister, Sara.h Davies, 1, William-street, .bere.wm boi, near A'ber- dare, Wales. I WEBB.—Mrs. Richards (formerly Elizabeth Webb), c.o. Mr. Charles Reed, 40, Ooommcr- cial-street, Brighouse, Yorks, seeks step- mother, Louisa Webb (wife of Daniel Webb), native of U.S.A., was in Baltimore, I Maryland, U.S.A.; also brother William, and sisters, Mary and Lavinia- W-obb, who lived in Milwaukee-avenue, Chicago, Illi- nois, U.S.A.

THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT," JUDGE OWEN S COMMENT ON COMPENSATION CLAIM. His Honour Judge Owen heard a number of compensation claims at the Cardiff County-court on Friday. A man named Amos Smith, of 34, Berlin- street, Lower Easton, Bristol, sought for an award for £ 100 against Messrs. Elkington Bros. and Co., East Canal. Wharf, Cardiff, for an accident which he alleged occurred to him on July 18 of last year. Mr. joill, sankey (instructed by Messrs. George David and Evans) appeared for the respondents. Mr. Sankey stated that the applicant had I made five or six similar claims against other employers. The insurance society who represented the company did not want to be at the expense of going into court, and sooner than that they said they would give the applicant a sum of £10 in settlement of the claim. Mr. Davies wrote and told the applicant the difficulties in the case, and sent him a form to sign if he accepted the E10, which he did with a note in which he asked for £20.. In answer to his Honour, the applicant admitted accepting £10 and writing Mr. Davies a letter of thanks., Have you any evidence that there was an accident?" asked his Honour. "Oh, yes; I hane got a witness here named George Hicks," replied the applicant. Hicks on being called stated that he saw no accident at all happen to applicant. "I only know," he addpd, "what he told me." His Honour: I think you have spoken per- fectly truthfully, and that there was no accident. I refuse this application, and order you to pay the costs. Mr. Sankey; I am not sure, under these circumstances, that this case ought not to go to another court. GUARDIANS' INTERPLEADER ACTION. His honour reserved judgment in an inter- pleader case, which had been remitted from the High Oourt. The parties in the case I were the Guardians of the Poor of Cardiff v. Lon,isa Ann Banks and Sophia Dora Neels, the Royal Liver Friendly Society interplead- ¡ ing. Mr. John Sankey (instructed by Messrs. Geo. David and Evans) was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. A. Parsons (instructed by Messrs. Heard, Son, and Clogg) appeared for Banks. Neels did not appear. The sum of £ 51 14s. Id. out of £ 84 13s. 3d., Neels did not appear. Neels did not appear. The sum of £ 51 14s. Id. out of £ 84 13s. 3d., certain policy moneys ordered to remain in the hands of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, was claimed by the guardians, whilst Banks and Neels claimed the whole. Mr. Sankey stated that a mam named John Neels effected a policy on June 6, 1902, in the Royal Liver Friendly Society for £100. and in 1903 he nominated Miss Banks, his cousin, as his assignee. In 1905 NeeLs became a I lunatic, and was sent to Bexley, in Kent, and afterwards removed to Cardiff in 1105. He died in 1907 intestate. The plaintin's claimed from the executors the sum ex- ponded by tnem in relief. Mr.' Parsons said that Neels divested him- self of all interest in the policy before he received relief. That in itself, he thought. should prove fatal to the guardians' claim.

MEDICAL. EJectric Belt.—" Welshman, E. F.You miig-ht derive help and comfort from same, but we prefer electric baths, or Dowsing radiant neat and light, or the application of continuous current, as Leclanche cell bat- tery, by qualified medico. Chronic Urethritis. '"Dover."—Try potass. bicarb, and pata&s. citratis, oi each 3 drachms, sp. er 11. nit. and tine, hyosoyamus, of each 6 drachms, and inf. buchu to 6oz.; I dose, one tablespoon ful in as much water every tour hours. Chronic Trouble. J. W. G." (Tees, Yorks). —Try amnion, carb. i drachm, potass, bicarb. 3 drachms, potass, iodidi J drachm, tine, belladonmse £ drachms, and camphor water to 6oz.; dose, one tabiesip'oonful every three or four hours. Urotropine, Salol, or ergotin and strychnine tabloids. Query. A- C. B. (Waterloo, Pembroke).- Take advice given to HomcfAcader, Canada, and you might also try syr. ferri. iodidi and syr. sarsaparilla, of each 2oz., and tine. teliadonnaB 2 drachms; dose, one tea- glpconful in w meolassfui of Water two <or three tunes daily. ^Nightmare.Komoka'■ (Londlcm> Ontario). vZoutil or a,h<>P ^W" tiw.fi A loin rJ, ■ bromides as seda- ByniaL-Aanara as tonic rv?^ 83 ap0rient" ■worrv Trijpin;ta i c* Common oaiu&ee are SS3k £ *XS^m*<> «»- Shourn OarddffV-Ton iroume. Aaxa, Aspanil salicylate, and arsenical co. tabloid^ or Naidedn tab- loacLs should be tried consecutively until blood is purified. Hypodermic tnjections of Anti-Sitaphyiocoocus Serum, Polyvalent, is of service. Anaemic and Query re Phthdsi&I%omp- son" (Penarth Docks).—Is there a family his- tory of Consumption? Sfhe migiJt even now take Scott's Emulsion or Kepler Solution, and Haemoglobin or Honimel's Hajmatogen with advantage to, self and little one expected. Fellows' Syruip is a fine tonic. Atropine, Dover powder, or Tricnai taJModds for excessive perspiration. Camphorated oil to chest, aud inhalations of vapour of co. tine. benzoin. Puzzled.—" J. H." (Newport, MOn.).-WaB-h body frequently with coal tar soap, and have clothes baked. Kecoseoe and oil (olive) in equal parts. Mercury oieate, white precipi- tate ointment, made with lanoline, and sul- v ?'lnt;lr;ent are all useful. We have great faith m mercury perchloride 2 grains to loz. of late acetic acid as a powerful insecti- cide lotion, as it also destroys nits in hair, winch are not usuallly amenable to ordinary remedies. Hair Trouble.— W. F." (Montreal, Canada). -You win find hair culture fully treated of in Medicine for the Million." Orfila, Che- valier, Warren, Lockyer, Valentine, are all well-knowm dyes. Iron and arsenic and mer- curic potass, iodide tabloids are of service if alopecia is due to constitutional weakness or taint Camtharidine pomade or Paroleine, and Pilocarpine, by irritation stimulate hair growth, and Chrysarolbin 30 to 60 grains to loz. lanolanc is also useful. Mercuric per- chloride 2 grains to loz. dilute acetic acid is a good lotion if parasitic. Query.— Homesteader" (Brownfield, Canada). -Hee advice to "Chromic Urethritis" and Ohromc Trouble." } Try potass, iodddi 40 sra.uiK, uyu. oorr. sub. 1 grain, syr. ferri. iodidi Joz., syr. auranjtii 6 drachms, and vyater to 8oz.; dose, one tablespoonfui three times daily. Use as injection night and mom- img, zinc sulph. and alum sulph., of each 6 grains, carbolic acid 6 drops, tine. opii and t) ne osteonii, of each 1 drachm, to 6oz. r<ise- water, or glycerine of tannin and o-lite oil in equal parts, using two teaspoonsfntl night and morning. Take Fellows' Syruip of hypo- phosphites. "E. 1.1. D." (Aberd.Lre) .Take potass, iodidi 46 Strains, hyd. corr. sub. 1 gram, syr ferri. lodadi ioz., syr. aurantdi 6 drachms, to 8oz. water; dose, one ta.bksEipoonful three times aaily for fourteen days, and follow up witlh tonic of tanc. ferri. mur. 3 drachms, tine f vlfm- and, tine, canthairides, of each syr" and water to 6oz.; dose, tablespoonfui two or three times daily iia-ii o a wlT1'ei?la>srful of water for fourteen 6 formamint tablets daily (formal w25dor^ 1f,Ct0ee)' and take for Ii raoSv» T t,5l,e, re-ocn&tructive and, reoupe- thlrice da?ly. °f Dwbcs= do^wo thre»'Sh'nia'Swansea Valley.Try the zinc^ qudntaTtS &f 1 *rain of whole, with'a /L+i d'c'se> ,°'7'e swaUO'wcd daily afterSi/of ek hrfi thrlce daily Sphcfetlb&- the n&w Walerlo^rcad.aVe1^ Co.. rative, and restore refup-ts and appetite improv<S auickly ^hn^t f"T ing' of exhilaration i? feel" ■Sow™. are fine frame fo-^« ■ ae" Alexine (Thee. Christy and lane) are of undoubted efficacv"a.l«n Swan- rasthenia. Bota-NaphthVco tebtids™h™ld be tried also by "S. Miller, flatulence as an intestinal antiseptic. MEDICINE FOR THE MILLION", by a Famllv Pnysician. A Medical Handbook, containing in information required for ordinary purposes 228 price Is net, or boundMn cloth Is. 6d. net; po«tape w' extra.—To be obtained from all and ne £ I' agents, or from the Stationery Stores, Western M^l luildings, Cardiff. era Mal1" A-

FIGHT IN THE CHANNEL. A German ship's stoker, nkmcd Joseph Paschke, of the steamship Elna, was brought up in custody at Newport on Monday for, violently assaulting and inflicting grievous harm upon Laurito Peter Laureen, a second engineer. Mr. Hunter appeared for the prosecution. Prosecutor, who Nis a Dane. stated that in the English Channel, on a voyage from Grangemouth to Newport, he found prisoner was not on duty when he ought to nave been. He (the second engineer) went fcrward and told him to go to his work, but he replied that there was no hurry, as there was 1301b. of steam on the boiler. A souffle ensued, and prisoner hit the engineer on the head with a heavy iron poker. Dr. found four wounds on the front of the head, one two inches long. Prisoner alleged that the engineer struck him first with an iron valve spanner, but there were no marks upon his head. The Bench fined him L5, or a month's imprisonment.

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Uric acid and other poisons ft ffllit With fl that ought to be filtered out of 1*11 II mill a r' the blood are being left in, PAR0IFF 1119II and are carrying disease into UHllilill UlAHi every part of the system. —— Mr. Thomas Williams, 16, WeOlington- Your neighbour tells here eayst—"The pains l used to suffer m my back and across my how to cure these ailments loine we*e terrible, especially when I 1 stooped—I could scarcely get upright speaks to you lrom personal The secretions pvtipnpnpp r^ j from the kidneys were e^penence. Cured unnatural. I tried diffe- (*1 Vpnrs rent medicines, but got It IS just such l^onest, heart- °2 no relief. 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