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Bead Trimming:.
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It is surprising the number of unimportant novelties that spring up almost daily, but being unimportant they in no wise change the appearance of existing fashions, which practically are established for the rest of the winter. The liking for colour contrasts in no way has diminished. The deep hem-or. as it is called, a false hem- of one colour attached to a skirt of quite another hue-is a, very popular fashion. It is one I do not at all admire, but every woman to her taste. A black velvet skirt may have a deep hem of blue; this is a favourite contrast. There is likewise a shade of violet that is fre- quently allied to black, and these colours YI a,re respectively friendly to skirts of grey velvet, but the best-dressed women I meet invaxiably wear straight skirts of a single colour, that is. during the day time. Their evening frocks certainly show less restraint, for the transparent over-dress almost invari- ably is a strong contrast to the one it veils. Bead Trimming. Bead Trimming:. Bead fringes figure on many evening gowns, 1 saw a dress of white satin veiled with black ninon, this overskirt being fringed with milk-white beads. I mention this model, but do so that it may be avoided rather than copied. One conspicuous feature of the present modes is that of bestowing aal much care and elaboration on the back of a dress as on the front of it. Years ago, if the view of the figure behind was neat, little further was demanded. Dressmakers then concentrated almost the whole of their atten- tion on the front part of the figure; but now the back and front of a dress are fashioned similarly, or nearly so. The pinafore style of make has probably contributed to this change of style, and there is much to be said in favour of it. for we cannot always keep our faces turned either to friend or to foe. They must see our backs almost as fre- quently as they see our faces; and. being "0 I constantly in evidence, it is deemed essential that nothing should be neglected to make the. rear view as pleasing as the front view usually is. Short Waists. The rivalry between short waists and waists where waists were meant to be ended in the victory of the former-that i6, the majority of the dressmakers and their fol- lowers scored, but there is a large contingent that remained faithful to Nature or con- trived to make a compromise with Fashion. At present this coming to terms means a very wide waist-band, which extends upward from the natural waist-line. It may be made of silk. satin, velvet, or brocade, repeating the colour of the dress in its entirety, or. otherwise, be a medley of pretty contrasting colours or shades of one colour. This make » of waist-bands is more generally becoming j t'i a large figure than narrower bands are, but it ought not to be necessary to impress on the possessors of full figures" the fact that a band in a contrasting colour is un- desirable. Brocade, velvet, and patterned belts undoubtedly increase in appearance the size of a large waist, and, therefore, ought to be avoided. Hats. Although very large hats are still much worn. toques have the larger following. The backward tilt is now emphasised by a big butterfly bow or very pointed Mercury wings set on the extreme edge of the toque, which reets just on the nape of the neck. Yet tilted backward, as toquee are, the faces of; the wearers still remain in obscurity. There was lately an amusing caricature in one of the illustrated weeklies. Two faehjonable s dameE; approach each other. bending forward. and peering under each other's toques at very close quarters, to see if it were a etra.nger or a friend. They looked very like two infuriated fowls preparing for a mutual onslaught, rather than for the exchange of agreeable amenities. y Latest Hair Fashions. According to precedent, hairdressers come from all parts of England to take a share in the "Postiche" competition that is held in the Metropolis two or three timee a year, when they set. or decide, on what is to be fashionable, both in colour and style, for the time being. There were also asseftibled last week some French artists, who demonstrated the very latest Paris methods of arranging the hair. The Grecian style was almost universally adopted by both parties, but for i English face? the chignon, be it plain or formed of curled hair. is more raised than "has been seen of late, and, though not piled j up on the top of the head, there is some indication that a coronal of hair comiag well { to the front above the forehead will be worn. It is surprising that women so blindly adopt one particular style of coiffure. It stands to reason that the same arrangement cannot: suit all faces equally well. There are broad faces and narrow faces and moon faces. There are Grecian noseiz and Roman noees md turned-up noses; foreheads high and low, lot to mention length of throat and differ- ence of stature. How can it ever be possible ihat one style of coiffure can really suit ';ypes so diverse? Yet, when the hairdressers :neet and lay the law with regard to future fashions in hair, it is a case of all we like sheep," but not alone is it the style of dress- ing the hair that is dictated, for, at the hair-' dressers' conference held a week ago, it was decided that the colour must be auburn. It may not suit every complexion, but. no matter, red-brown hair some women will have if they dye to obtain it. Turning over some recipes. I came across a prescription in manu- script of a stain that was made up for sale in a very large laboratory. Of its value as a. •tain I know personally nothing. 1 give the prescription for what it is- worth. Chestnut Hair Dye. Take one drachm of permanganate of potass, two drachms of powdered gum arabic. and three ounces of triple rosewater. Dissolve. Apply carefully with a soft tooth- btush, to avoid staining the skin. It is asserted that this preparation will give a beautiful chestnut tint to the hair. The late Dr. Anna Kingsford. who was a pioneer of the beauty doctor brigade, if not the very first practitioner after the infamous Madame Rachel, declared that permanganate of potass was not injurious to the hair, but rather otherwise, if used in moderation.. So that I am not afraid to place this prescrip- tion before the nublic. Dr. Kingsford was a fUlly-qualified M.D. She was a most lovely w,,man, too, and valued her* good looks, a every woman should do. To preserve them she, made a study of the art of beauty, in addition to her extended knowledge of medicine. While she lived Dr. Kingsford was a much sought authority; she was no charlatan, but an earnest student of the art she practised and most strenuously pro- mulgated. I happen to have several of her prescriptions, which were. I believe, justly esteemed by those to whom they were given. Cold Feet. It is certain that no one can sleep well if the feet are cold, and some authorities inveigh lkgrinet the use of hot-water bottles, no matter whether they are indiarubber or stone bottles. Apart from the more serious accusations brought against these undoubted comforts, it is generally believed that they are prevocative of chilblains. I have given from time to time directions for making, both crochet and knitted bed-socks, but a new idea has been suggested J to me. A blanket bag is said to keep the feet warmer! than bed socks, and I think it likely, for travellers in Arctic regions sleep in bags, Buy a baby's cot blanket, and make it into! a bag. It should be lengthy enough to cover the knees of the sleeper when in bed. The mouth of the bag should not be very ide. and. the blanket being soft and woolly. it will make an efficient foot warmer. What to Give? This is a problem many of us are trying to tolre. With a well-filled purse one's choice ie very little restricted, but even then judg- merit is needed, otherwise—and it '8 no! uncommon experience—the typical white I elephant is presented, and you get no real gratitude, only conventional thanks. When the present is quite useless, the kind intention that prompted the gift is greatly discounted. If you cannot think of any special liking or particular and individual want and can only give a moderate sum for the prospective gift. let it be something that is certain to be useful, if not now. then later on. Gloves it is not wise to give, unless you know your friend's size and the colour desired. Hand- kerchiefs are certain to be of use soon or syne, and half-a-dozen or even a quarter dozen of dainty handkerchiefs could not fail to be acceptable. They will never go out of fashion, and it is not possible that there will ever he a law like that once in force in Dresden, which restricted the use cf pocket- handkerchiefs to the higher classes. Then the colour never goes out of fashion. I have i,n illustrated catalogue, which includes hand- kerchiefs of every description. They are made of the very finest linen. A dainty variety has a narrow hem-stitched border, Hlged with fine Syrian lace, It costs half-a- jrown. This one might give to one", most affluent friend without being perturbed by the smallness of the gift. There are other samples richly embroidered by ha,nd. and some are initialled. Their price is not by any means extravagant, and one cr more of them could not fail to be an appreciated Christmas or New Year's Gift. Pure Irish linen handkerchiefs, hem-stitohed with nar- row. wide, or medium hems, cost from 5s. a dozen. This make wears well, and the linen I keeps its colour admirably. Itaisin Stoninir. When a large Quantity of the fruit hu to r be seeded the process may be facilitated if a little hot water is poured over the raisins, which, after being stoned, should be dried before the fire or in a. cloth previous to using them for puddings, cakes. Ac. A dust of flour should be sprinkled over currants and raisins before they are mixed with other ingredients when making cakes, Ac. 'I Garlic Pickle for Hams. The recipe here following was given to a friend of mine by a popular ecclesiastic. The excellence of the hams cured in this manner has been proved over and over again. The flayour is unlike that of any ham I ever tasted. Of course, if garlic is disliked, it is a different matter, but I know of few relishes which are nicer than a slice of grilled ham cured in the way I name. Quantity required for two hamsHalf a pound cf garlic or less. to be chopped fine, two ounces of saltpetre, half an ounce of salt prunella, and one pound of coarse brown sugar. Mix thoroughly with as much salt as you think sufficient, one pound or more. Rub this mixture most thoroughly into the hams every day for a week; atfterwards turn them in the pickle every day for a month, when they will be ready for drying, or for smoking. If rubbed with smoke essence the flavour of smoke is imparted. It is possible tliat less garlic would be preferred. Personally, I like ham cured exactly according to the recipe given. An excellent pickle without garlic is made of two ounces of saltpetre, one pound of common salt, one pound of coarse brown 1 sugar, one ounce of bay salt, half an ounce of salt prunella, and one ounce of black- pepper; mix thoroughly. This quantity will be required for any ham weighing sixteen pounds. The pickle must be thoroughly nibbed into the ham every day-for six weeks; turning it in the pickle without rubbing will not answer at all. Tomato Jam. I Stew about half a peck of tomatoes. Fikim. and when cooked thoroughly add a pint of the juice to a pint of sugar. Slice six iernons, thin, and add a stick or two of cinnamon j Boil the whole till a spoonful on a plate will jelly, pour the jam into glasses and cover down. down. Gingerbread Sponge. This is an American recipe. Required: Half a pound of golden syrup; two ounces of butter, one egg. half an ounce of ground ginger. ten ounces of floor. two ounces of sugar, about two tablespoonfuls of milk, and half a tea spoonful of soda. Put the flour, ginger, and sugar into a bowl. In a sauce- pan stir the milk, butter, and syrup until dis- solved. then stir these into the dry ingredients. Dissolve the soda. in a. little milk, add this and a well-beaten egg to the other ingre- dients. Pour the mixture into a shallow tin. lined with greased paper, and bake for thirty or forty irunutes in a slow oven. Divide into fingers when cold. Keep in an air-tight tin. Fried Chicken. This is a, favourite American dish, but -chicken cooked in like fashion is very rarely Berved on our tables. Joint the bird, dip the pieces in flour, and then fry them in deep boiling fat as brown as you wish. Put a steamer over a kettle of boiling water, and as each joint browns remove it to the steamer' Cover it close,, and steam for about half an hour or a little longer. If the frying docs not perfectly cook the chicken, steam- ing will finish it. and it will not be dry or hard, but juicy and delicious. Sausages. J Cook them for a few minutes, say ten. in boiling water before frying, and they will be far tenderer, and sure to be cooked well through- thus ensuring their wholesomeness. Cumberland Hash. Required, two tablespoonfuls cf butter, one of red currant jelly, some slices of cold roast mutton, one gill of gravy, a, teaspoonful of vinegar, some dry mustard, and a little corn- flour to thicken. Melt the butter and the Jelly in a frying pan, and when it just simmers put in some nicely-trimmed slices of cold mutton. Heat the meat carefully, taking care that it does not get crisp; Jhave ready a hot dish. with a mound of mashed potatoes on it. Put the gravy in a saucepan with the vinegar, dry mustard, and thicken with half a teaspoonful of cornflour mostly mixed with cold water. Let it boil up. dust with pepper and salt, and pour over the meat. A Good Way to Serve Beets. After beets have been boiled cut them in slices and dress as followsPut together in a saucepan one tablespoonful of butter aiid a scant dessertspoonful of flour; let them a scant dessertspoonful of flour; let them bubble a minute, then add three-quarters of a cupful of hot water. Let the mixture boil up. season it with salt and pepper, then add I a piece of butter the size of a walnut. Stir ¡ this in. and add the juice of a lemon. Pour the sauce over the beets, let them come gently to the boil, then serve very hot.
SHE HAS CROSSED HER LAST FERRY."
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SHE HAS CROSSED HER LAST FERRY." A memorial tablet of hammered copper is shortly to be placed in the Scottish National Church, Crown-court, in memory of the late Lady Victoria Campbell. daughter of the eighth Duke of Argyll. Oblong in shape, with the dove of Saint Columba above the inscrip- tion and the Cross of Iona and the galley of Lome on either side, it will probably be Unique in London at least, from the fact that Gaelic is to be used for a portion of the wording. While Lady Victoria. did a great worK for the Church of Scotland as president of its Woman'S Guild, her chief work lay in the islands of the Western Seas, Iona, Mull. and I nee. Fragile as she" afi. in open boat she fhced stormy winter waves, that in their own tongue she might give the islanders Chtist's message and hearten their sombre lives. Appropriately the memorial inscrip- I tion ends with the words in Gaelic, "She has crossed her last ferry." The tablet will serve as a double purpose, commemorating the devotion of an Argyll to her people and I adorning a building in London of simple but effective beauty. I
WOMEN & HISTORIC SHRINES
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WOMEN & HISTORIC SHRINES Mr. W. Moloney, the executive secretary to the Mayor of New York, in an article on what women have accomplished without the ballot, in the Munsey. makee mention, among other things, of their saving of his- toric shrines. The Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution were organised in 1890. the Daughters of the Revolution in 1891. TBOY have saveu to the nation Valley Forge's historic and hallowed ground. To-day the blood-stained ground where Washington and the Continental Army starved through the winter of 1777 and 1778 is a Pennslyvania State park, and more than$300,000 has already been spent in protecting and beau- tifying it. Women have saved the national ensign by Congressional act from the desecrating uses of advertisers. They have rescued the birth- place of Francis Scott Key from obscurity. and marked it with a monument. In Wash- ington Park, Brooklyn, they have reared a monument to seven hundred martyrs whose lives went out in the British prison-ship Jersey. They have caused the city of New York to purchase Fraunce's Tavern, where Washington bade farewell to his officers. They have re-discovered and marked with a tablet the first White House of the nation, No. 1, Cherry-street, New York, where Wash- ington lived after his inauguration. They have enabled New York to acquire the Jumel Mansion on Washington Heights as a museum of revolutionary relics-
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!PRETTY AND USEFUL DESIGNS…
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PRETTY AND USEFUL DESIGNS FOR LADIES. Conducted by II EVE." Pretty, yet useful, smart, yet practical and becoming to wear, also quite I simple to make, are the designs which will appear regularly in the columns of the "Weekly Mail." I I A RUSSIAN SHIRT BLOUSE. No. 779.—A shirt blouse which can be run 114 11 I np in a hurry. The knife-pleated frilling and linen collar render it an extremely becoming style for all types of wearers. For 22 and 24-inch waists, and requiring 2: yards of 36-inch material. Flat pattern, 61d., post free from our offices. Address your request, with postal order, to Patterns," Weekly Mail" Office. Cardiff. A PRETTY HOUSE DRESS. No. 605.—The pattern of this dress is cut for 22, 24, and 28-inch waists, and requires 6J yards of 42-inch material and J yard of 18-inch piece lace. Flat pattern. 6;d., post free from our offices. Address- your request, with postal order, to Patterns," Weekly Mail" Office, Cardiff. A SMART SHIRT BLOUSE. No. 778.—This blouse is quite easy to make up and requires only 2 yards of 56,inch material for 22 and 24-inch waists, and 3 yards for 28-inch. A^rn' 6id" 1)081 from our «rH«r yCV.r request' With postal Cardiff Patt«rn6> "Weekly Mail" Office, FASHIONABLE MILLINESY AND HAIR- DRESSING DESIGNS. A turban toqu £ of velvet, the only trim- ming being the huge splash aigrette. This design is most becoming to a young I girl in her teens, the cuds falling Boftly on each side of the face. r A SIMPLE PINAFORE STYLE. I No. 78Z.-Although the pattern of this little frock includes the blouse slip, any old blouse could be worn under the frock part. For I children of 4 to 8 jears lipde. of 42in. material, and yd. 06in. material for yoke, andi eleeves of slip are required for 4 to 6 years' size. Flat pattern, 6Jrl.. post free from our offices. Address your request, with postal order, to Patterns," •• Weekly Mail" Office, Cardiff. CQSY COMBINATION. o. 7BO.-This pattern is suitable forNon- Flam" flannelette, nun's veiling, flannel, or Scotch wincey, and is cut for 22, 24, and 28-inch waists; 32 yards of 36-ineh material is required. Flat pattern, 6id., post free from our offices. Address your request, with postal order, to Patterns," "Weekly Mail" Office. Cardiff.
WOMEN AS AFTER-DINNER ORATORS.
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WOMEN AS AFTER-DINNER ORATORS. thIet.iuH«i^ifiCSat>,that,abo<lt two-thirds of of ?n.f« t lately taken a course Columbia r iT m after"dlnner oratory at e/e are wom«n. It may be that they are qualifying to introduce the suffrage as a topic that will aid digestion. Appa- rently (says the "Boston Courier ") their am*!ltlon deterred by the fact that the method of training does not include the serving of a good dinner to the members of the class as a preliminary to the practical demonstrations. It is as important for an after-dinner speaker as for a railroad to have good terminal facilities. It is a fine test of the art to know when to stop. He should remember the candidate in the pulpit who, being criticised for the shortness of his sermon, replied that "no ouls are saved after twenty minutes of exhortation.
LADIES' HEAD-BAGS.
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LADIES' HEAD-BAGS. In a case at West London recently, when two women were charged with being suspects a sub-manager of Whiteley's said he noticed the prisoners looking at some ladies' head- ba,gs. Mr. Fordham: Do ladies p-ut their heads in bags? (Laughter.) The Witness: Well. these things are ued by ladies for evening wear. to protect their hair. They are called fascinators. Mr. Fordham: I thought ladies were always fascinating. (Laughter.) I didn't know that they had to put their heads into bags to make them- selves fascinating.
A YOUTHFUL DIVORCEE,
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A YOUTHFUL DIVORCEE, The youpgest divorced couple in the world 1 is to be found in the court of Abyssinia. On May 16 of last year the Princess Romanic Onosk was married to 'he Prinee lidi I Eyassu, the heir apparent, the bride then being eight years old, and the bridegroom fourteen. The princess happens to be the niece of the Empress Taitu. and this lady is not popular with the reger.ts of the country. So to prevent the Empress exercising any baneful influence upon the future ruler's wife. the statesmen required the prince to divoree her.
BLIND GIRL'S POULTRY YARD.
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BLIND GIRL'S POULTRY YARD. Recently the writer of an article tn Feathered Life had the pleasure of meet- ing a young Scotch girl who. though almost blind, is active and accomplished to a very remarkable degree. One of her principal interests is her poultry yard, and there bu almost unaided efforts have met with trulv wonderful success. Her yearly balance- sheet shows substantial and increasing profits, while the care of her birds prorpi a source of much interest, and provides a good deal of healthy outdoor exercise. Sh keeps careful and accurate accounts, a Braille slate being used for memoranda. She uses a typewriter for correspondence.
A MODERN ROMANCE.
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A MODERN ROMANCE. A youth and maid, A harvest moon; A walk that's ended < All too soon. A tender glance. A stolen kiss. I.ove seems a dream Of perfect bli--S. Some billets doux. A question popped, A whispered "Yes," With bright eyes dropped. Another icene. A fairer face. And then—a breach Of promise case! mi
|THE MARRYING LINE.
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THE MARRYING LINE. Our beloved pastor, the ReT. Samuel Moore, reports business brisk in the marrying line. He hitched up two couples last week at two dollars per couple. The Rev. Mr. Moore always aims to give satisfaction in the marrying line.-Bingrille 'Bugle," U.S.A.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. I I + I I CHATTY ITEMS ABOUT MEN AND MATTERS. Queen Mary. Queen Mary on Monday morning motored from$andringham to Wolferton Station, where her Majesty joined the ordinary train for London. Exiled Royalties. King Manoel and Queen Amelia spent the week-end with Queen Alexandra at Sandring- ham, where they met the King and Queen, and also King Haakon and Queen Maud. j Earl's Heir Engaged. A marriage is arranged between Lord Worsley, eldest 3on of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. and Alexandra, youngest | daughter ol Lady Vivian. Homeward Bound. The Balmoral Castle, with the Duke and j Duchess of Connanght and Princess Patricia on board, passed Cape Town fourteen miles out on Tuesday bound for England. Lord Minto's Return. Lord Minto left Port Said for Marseilles on board the steamer Herefordshire. Lord Kitchener went to meet Lord Minto. arid passed the morning with him on board his Majesty's battleship Exmouth. Lord Kit- chener ha?, now returned to Cairo. Opera Singer's Marriage. Madame Selma Kurz, the famous singer at the, Vienna Opera, who has often per- formed in London, will celebrate her mar- j riage to-morrow. Her intended husband is the weJl-Known specialist. Profr Halban. The ceremony will take place at the Vienna Rathaus. only a civil marriage being performed owing to the religious dif- ferences of the bride and bridegroom. Princess Royal's Health. It is. now deciaed that the Princess Royal shall not winter at home, and she is shortly to leave for Egypt once more, accompanied by the Duke of Fife and their daughters. The health of her Royal Highness has shown remarkable improvement of late. but her medical advisers stil) deem it unwise for her to remain in this country during the winter. Upon the return journey her Royal Highness proposes to halt at Gibraltar, and she will thus be the first English Royal visitor to be enterta.ined by General Sir Archibald and Lady Hunter at Government House. The Royal Creams. Considerable difficulty is being experienced, I hear, in maintaining the supply of the famous Royal cream ponies (wires the Lon- don correspondent of the "Daily Despatch"i. and an official of the Master-of-the-Horse's department is shortly to leave for Belgium in order to purchase new stock. These ponies were first brought to England by George 1.. and were pure Flemish stock. Since that time there has been considerable inter-breed- ing among them, and this has tended to reduce both the sir-e and the colour of the ponies. From time to time stock haa been added, and this is once more to take place. Cabby's Royal Fares." While motoring through Madrid the other afternoon King Alphonso and Queen Victoria Eugenie were suddenly stopped by some mishap to the engine. Their Majesties were obliged to alight, and sent a boy for a cab, in which they drove to the Royal palace, But on arriving at the main entrance the cabman N- as summoned to stop by the sentry, who showed obvious scorn at so humble a vehicle. The cabman, knowing who his "fares" were, only drew up on the sentry threatening to shoot. On this the King and Queen alighted and proceeded on foot to the palace. I A Peer's Adventurer The adventures in "strange lands of Lord Headley, who was 65 on Sunday, would provide material for more than one fascinating volume. An Irish peer. he has seen a great I deal of soldiering. He fought in the Carlist wars, and went through the Franco-Prussian war with the French Army Corps. And he ha-s made long journeys and explored the slopes of the Andes and the hinterland of Peru. Some months after Lord Headley was expected back from a, shooting expedition in Mashonaland, a grisly story arrived of his having been cut to pieces by Matabele. But he came home safe and sound. while obituary notices of his career were still current. Engagement in High Life. An engagement has just been arranged between the Marquess of Linlithgow and Miss Doreen Milner, the younger daughter of Sir Frederick Milner and the late Lady Milner, who was a sister of Lord Grimthorpe, the Hon. Rupert Beckett. and the Hon. Gervase Beckett. The Marquess of Linlithgow, who is twenty-three years of age. succeeded his father, the first marquess and seventh Earl of Hopetoun. two years ago. and is the ow-ner of 42.600 acres. The marquessate was con- ferred on the late peer—who was the first i Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia-in 1902. The present marquess is a lieutenant in the Lothians and Border Yeomanry. Peers In the Commons. Lord Rathmore. who on Sunday kept his seventy-second birthday, is, of course, the David Plunkett in whose oratory the House of Commons was wont to delight. Lord Rathmore was one of a family of tbir-i teen. who all grew up. His eldest brother, the late Lord Plunkett. was the famohs Arch- bishop of Dublin. Lord Rathmore sat in the House of Commons as member for Dublin University for just a, quarter of a century. as long as the present Lord Stalbridge and Lord Waleran. Several peers atill living sat in the Lower House for even longer than these three—Lord Wemyss, for instance, who was a member for 42 years right off, and Lord St. Aldwyn for 41 years. Then Lord Biddulph was* member for 35 years. Lord Portman for 33, Lord Ash- oombe for 32, Lord Eversley for 31. Lords Avebury and Peel for 30, a.nd Lord James of Hereford for 26. Altogether, there are no fewer than 156 members of the present House of Lords, who have served in the Commons for more or leas long periods.
-DID SHE?-I
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DID SHE? I ■* How did she know his heart was hers? I He spoke no word Of love to her: how did she know That when she passed, or touched him—so— His pulse was stirred ? How did she read his secret thoughts And never err? How did she know her glances thrilled His soul? That al his heart was filled With love for her? How did she know their life would be I One grand. sweet song? To tell the truth, she didn't know I These things. She thought that they were so, But she wae wrong.
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MISSING RELATIVES. Till. column is open for fenuine ca3to 0 Miming RalatiTM only, but not for runaway husbands red P».-»ons inquirinf raurt write very distinctly, aid express themselves clearly in fifing particulars, «nd must etate relationship. The full 'name and rddreee of inquirers must be tiren for publication In eacli inetane*. Feretjn and Colonial papers an requested to copy. BARBER (Ebenezer*. laet heard of at South- ampton in 1900. carpenter by trade. Tn- quirer. brother Robert. Addess. 4, Weet- street. Newbury, Berks. BEYAX (Mary), widow of John Bevan, last heard cf at Hanbury-street. Inquirer, sister-in-law. Address. 72. Alma-strfeet, St. John s-road, Hoxton. N. DAVIS or DAVIES (Joseph, or relatione1. native of Worcester, seaman, left Bristol 1872. Inquirer, daughter Caroline, now Mrs. Moore. 9. Beaufort-road. Barton Hill, Bristol. EASTOE (Edward Roberti, left Prince of Wake'-road, Kentish Town. London, about 1386, for P-oiith America, to join a, sheep- farming unde named Welter, laet heard of in or near Buenos Arres. sheep farming: in name of Don Eduardo Watt. Jiiquirerz. i;rter¡; Address, 89, Oxford-road. Waltham- 6tow, Esosex. EVANS (John». last heard of at Llanelly 1896. Inquirer, eister, Ma.rearetta Evans, now Mrs. Williams, 88b. Commercial-road, New-J port. JONES 'Abraham1, left Ivor. Bucks. 1885, for South Africa, laet heard of in 1891. In- quirer. sister. Mis? Mary Jones. 118a, St. Jamee's-street, Brighton, Sussex. OSBORNE (Robert;, left Compton-place, Judi- etreet. London, to join daughter Annie and sieter Eliza in Brooklyn, New York. last heard of 1894. Inquirer, daughter Mary, now Mrs. Fitzgerald, 74. Southamp- ton-street, Pentonville-road, London. ROWLAND (John), left Trealaw, Rhondda) Valley, about 1890 for U.S.A. Inquirer, pieter Hannah, now Mrs. Farr, Senny Bridge, Breconshire. BICE (Ada Rcsinaj, left Bath for Ilfracombe. believed to be in London. Inquirers, parents. Address, Mrs. H. Marshall, 76, Holloway. Bath. RISTE (W..T. H.i, went to Canada, believed to be on a farm in Ontario. Inquirer, sis- ter Lilly. now Mrs. Perkins, Doniford. Watchet. Bridgwater. SMITH-POW,. Stuitb (formerly Mary Powall). left Loughor. South Wales. 1847. for Liverpool, and afterwards went to Melbourne. Inquirer, daughter, Mrs. Eliz. Bowen. 67, Tirpenry-street. Morrieton, near Swansea. WILKES (John, and wife Sarahi. laet heard of 1905. and Sarah in Birmingham Decem- ber came year. Inquirer, son. Private William Wilkes, 'G" Company, lit Bat- talion Worcestershire Regiment. Porto- bello Barracks. Dublin.
KRUPP'S HUGE PROFITS.
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KRUPP'S HUGE PROFITS. It. was announced at the annual meeting of the Krupp works on Saturday that the net profits for the year 1909-10 had amounted to 21.250.000 marks ( £ 1.062.500>, and that the dividend would be at the rate of 10 per cent., absorbing 18.000,000 marks, as against 8 per cent. in the preceding 'ear.
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THE SHADOW ON THE HOME
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THE SHADOW ON THE HOME Our home was once a peaceful place, Where laughter echoed free, Where father's deep bass mirth would blend With baby's childish glee. But now that this election's near, Our waY are different, fa.r. We are a strenuous family, We are! We are!! We %re! For baby's toys are laid aside; And Willie, once so keen On being picked for flying-half In his school third fifteen. Now scans the press with thoughtful frown. Intent on every par. We are a strenuous family. We are! We are!! We are! Aunt Martha's "Votes for Women" rings Unceasing through the hall. John's views upon our Dying Trade Have cracked the study wall. Father on Winston sounds like some Back-tiring motor-car. We are a happy family. We are! We are!! We are! —" The Globe."