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SAD SUICIDE OF A YOUNG LADY. THE RESULT OF DISAPPOINTED LOVE. INQUEST AND VERDICT. A teirible occurrence created consternation and distress amidla wide circle in Devon an 1 Corn- wall on Monday. Mr A. B. Collier, an artist of some note, lives at Carnamartha, an estate seven miles from Galling!,on, Cornwall. Lilian, the second of his two daughters, was engaged to be married shortly, out a circumstance, the nature of which has not transpired, ha.s caused the post- ponement of the welding. In the morning she saw her sister o:f to join a hunt in the neighbour- hood, and then went to her father's studio, her parents having gone out for a walk. On their return hood, and then went to her father's studio, her parents having gone out for a walk. On their return they were told that a repoit as of firearms had been heard in the studio, and on causing the door to be broken open the dead body of their daughter was seen on the floor with a rifle by her side, and a bullet wound through her heart, oho had left letters, the contents of which have not yet been disclosed. The deceased was 25 years ot age, an amiable and highly accomplished young lady, much respected in the neighbourhood for her kindness and benevolence. Her father is ^major of the volunteers, and one of her uncles is bir Robert Collier, Judge of Appeal, and another is colonel of the Second Devon Battalion of Volun- teers. At the coroner's inquest held at Carthamartha, Oallmgton on Tuesday it was elicited that Miss •Lillian Collier was shot by her father's double- arreled sporting Run, which she had taken from the i),,irlotii., whero it was usually kept, to her Studio. where slie-loc,ied lierself in. It was ex- p ameLi that possibly she intended to paint tho m 4 vr ,she lock-d the door to secure arni^andonl?0! r-llea*^ tfie discharge of fire- and broke in A?* a^lim:i £ CalM .stated, had been 2 JaS i>o,i tivori enoagei.1, but no wedding day had be n fixed, and the engagement had been recently m abeyance. Her states tbafc for some months, deceased had been ailing mentally. She was recently under medical treatment in Plymouth. The'Coroner and jury were highly sympathetic with t e family, and returned a verdict of Accidental death ln tll0 a^scnco of direct evidence as to her having tired the gun herself. The muzzle had rested just below the heart, and when fired was horizontal to the body.

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THE KHARTOUM EXPEDITION. THE MOXASSIIl TRIBE. [CENTRFFL, NEWS TELEGRAM.] PARrs, Wednesday Afternoon.—The Temps this evening publishes a despatch from Cairo, dated to-day, stating that the Mahdi has accepted Lord Wolseley's terms of peace, and that the English expeditionary force is now advancing upon Khartoum unopposed. ["TIMES" TELEGRAM.] CAIRO, Wednesday.—Sir E. Wood has arrived at Korti, and General Grenfell at Dal. r ["DAILY NEWS" TELEGRAM.] HAMDAB (via. Merawi), Jan. 12.—Four com- panies of the Black Watch arrived here on the 11th. The Monassir tribe is reported to be still col- ected at Birtih, under dervishes in the Mahdi's uniform The natives about here are quiet. The Central News is enabled to state that in official circles nothing whatever is known of the rumoured acceptance by the Mahdi of the peace proposals on the part of Lord Wolseley. A state- ment to this effect was published on Wednesday, by the Temps, in the form of a telegram from Cairo, but not the faintest confirmation of this sensational intelligence has reached the ministers in this country. Had any such arrangements been entered into between the Commander-in- chief of the British forces in Egypt and the rebel leader, it is considered most unlikely in well- informed circles that Lord Wolseley would have failed to notify the Government to that effect.

OCCUPATION OF TONQUIN DECIDED UPON. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCE- MENT BY M. FERRY. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Wednesday.— In the Chamber at Deputies to-day, M. Raoul declared that the re- tirement of General Camperon from the Ministry, was due to differences with his colleagues in the Cabinet regarding tb3 policy to be pursued in the far Eart, and asked whether the Government intended to depart from the programme which they bad laid down in the sitting of November 26th, and to extend their operations in those regions. M. Ferry, in reply, said the Chamber, by the vote of November 27th, dis- tinctly expressed its wish to retain the whole of Tonquin, and to exact the complete execution of the Tients'n treaty. The House had also expressed a desire for more energetic action. The Government had, therefore, thought it their duty to modify their plan of campaign. It could not in fact act otherwise without ignoringthe wishes of the Chamber and the country. The Govern- ment had, therefore, resolved on the immediate and complete occupation of Tonquin as the only means of bringing the Chinese affair to a con- clusion. It had been found necessary to send out further reinforcements. On this point, how- ever, General Campsnon had thought it his duty to discontinue co-operation with his colleagues. The separation had been effected loyally and cordially, and the late Minister had never expressed any apprehensions as to the military situation. (Great applause.) The new Minister of War and several d 3puties having addressed the chair, M. Ferry moved the order of the day pure and simple, which was adopted by 294 votes to 23-1. The Chamber then adjourned till the 27th instant. ["MORNING POST" TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Wednesday.—The country is embarking on a new and serious phase of its conflict with China. The determination of General Lewel to strike a decisive blow, if need be, in some important commercial centro of China does not appear to have shaken the resolution of the Pekin Government to resist an attack. It was reported yesterday that Germany was con- templating some new colonial coup which would plnc,, Geriliaiiy and France vis a-vis in Chinese waters, as well as in other parts of the world.

Till] EARTHQUAKES IN SPAIN. FRESH SHOCKS. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] MADRID, Wednesday.—Fresh shocks of earth- quake occurred yesterday at Alumneear, Torrox, Alearrobo, and Canillas. The King will visit Guevejar to-day, weather permitting. Heavy storms and gules still continue in Andalusia. The rivers are swollen, and much snow has fallen in the central and northern provinces. It is send-officially stated that in the province of Grenada alone 695 persons were killed and 1,480 injured by the recent earthquakes. [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] MADRID, Wednesday Night.—Telegrams to hand from Granada state that King Alfonso visited to day the town of Grievejar, which has suffered terribly from the recent earthquakes It was here that the singnlar phenomenon of a semi-circular mountain was witnessed. The King returned to Granada at one o'clock, having per- formed the last hour's journey from Grievajar on foot in heavy rain, lie afterwards visited the barracks and other parts of the town. A great snowfall is reportel at Granada, and the Northern trains are detained.

THE REVOLT IN CAMBODIA. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Wednesday.—A detachment of marine; and Annamite sharp-shooters has left Sirgon to re-occupy the Freuch military post at Sambaar. M. Thomson, Governor of Cochin China, has left Phnom Peng. The Temps states that should the anarchists carry out their intention of hold- ing a meeting to-morrow in the public streets, the police will take vigorous measures for repressing any attempts at disorder. CALCUTTA, Wednescliy.-Intelli.,ence received here states that the Chinese continue to hold B'hamo. They have constructed new fortifica- tions round the town, which have withstood the repeated combined attacks of the Burmese, Shans, and Kachyens.

THE BECHUANALAND EX- PEDITION. [itEUTKU'S TELEGRAM.1 CAPETOWN (via, Plymouth), Dec. 21th.—The movement of troops to the base of operations continues steadily. Every train is taking a detachment of one or more regiments allotted to the expedition. Tho English volunteers who have arrived here up till now are encamped on the Orange River. Their physique and bearing is universally favourably commented upon. The first troop of irregulars raised in the colony left for tho camp on the 22nd. Recruiting is still going on actively throughout the country. The greater portion of the Royal Scots are now in camp, or on the way thither. Tho Innis- kiiling Dragoons leave on Saturday. The camp is being established at Barkly West, and the depdt at Taungs. A number of Boers are reported to have squatted across the Stellaland border. Commandant Schoemanu, who has returned to Pretoria from the border, states that there will be no trouble whatever. Tho settlement, if insisted on, will be accepted in full reliance that eventually justice will be done by the British Government. The report that Boers were leaving the neighbour- hood of Pretoria for the border has been officially denied, but the hasty despatch of Commandant General Cronje and Commandant Schoemann to the border with the object of preventing the passage of armed men would tend to prove that the Government anticipated some such move- ment, and private advices received at Capetown and Kimberlcy fully confirm the report. It is also reported on good authority that recruiting has been going on quietly in the Orange Free State as well as in the Transvaal. A Larkly West telegram to the Argus states that friendly Boers have said that war will ensue if the Goslienites are forcibly evicted, and that Englishmen living in the Transvaal must either take the side of the Boers or leave the country. The gunboat Goshawk has hoisted the British flag at Fort Durnford, in Zululand, in order to show clearly that the territory is under British protection. There is an extremely severe famine in central Zulu land.

COLLISION INllOLYHEAD HARBOUR, A STEAMER NEARLY CUT IN TWO. A collision took place »>n Wednesday morning, about 3 30, in Holyhead harbour, between the Eleanor and Stanley, steamers belonging to the London and North Western Railway Company. The Eleanor, which was bound from Grconore to Holyhead, was nearly cut in two. The Stanley, from Holyhead to Dublin, was much damaged in the bows. No lives were lost. The Eleanor had a cargo of live stock and passengers, and the Stanley, which had only left tho quay a few minutes before, had some cargo, twenty-two cattle dealers in the cabin, and two deck passengers. She was due to start at 2.30, but was detained until near three by the late arrivals of trains. The Stanley's bows were smashed in, but she maù0 little water, but the Eleanor made water quickly, and drifted ashore in a dangerous position, but afterwards was brought into harbour, and the live stock and c.rgo saved. The passengers pi\;iso the Eleanor's crew, but the Stanley's crew are said to have been panic-stricken. been panic-stricken.

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THE HIGHER-GRADE SCHOOL. ADMISSION OF PUPILS. THE WORK OF THE SCHOOL. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS., OPENING OF THE SCHOOL. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT- MASTERS. The completion of the building of the higher grade school, and the commencement of the work of education within its walls, may certainly be considered as subjects of great congratulation for Cardiff. Public opinion is rapidly developing on the question of these schools, and there is no longer any necessity to resort to elaborate argu- ments in order to prove the great want there is for them, and the enormous benefit which they are destined to confer upon the country. It is not too much to say that the national prosperity depends upon the extension of national education, and that the progress of the people will be im- peded, harassed, and ultimately stayed unless we move as fast as other nations in the work of educating the people. With many this proposi- tion is indeed fast becoming regarded as a truism. The sooner that the opinion is universal, the better for all concerned. It is indeed possible to go further .than this, and to declare that the degree of intellectual culture attained by a nation is the measure of that country's worth. This is the proposition which all classes should lay to heart, and which all should endeavour to forward, The higher grade schools, or perhaps, more cor- rectly speaking, advanced elementary schools, form one of the spans of the bridge which stretches from the shore of complete ignorance to that of comparative culture. But only one, and they are not intended to be more. They carry the pupils forward one further stage, and enable them to see more clearly the advantages to be reaped by completing the journey, while at the same time they fit them far more thoroughly for attempting the task. When once the higher grade school is in good working order, the establishment of an intermediate school will follow with comparativeeaseand almostas a matter of course, while that, combined with the college, will constitute excellent materials out of which the thorough extension of popular education can be organised. It is to be hoped, however, that there will be no halt until that end be gained, and the system be.as complete as we would wish it. In view of this it is satisfactory to note the excellence of the arrangements made as to the present school. The greatest care has been exercised in the selection of the teaching staff, and the details which appeared in our columus recently show that both in the head master, Mr James Waugh, M.A., and head mistress, Miss Mary H. Ramsay, L.L.A., the school board are to be congratulated upon the selections. Every endeavour has also been made to fill other posi- tions with thoroughly efficient teachers, and there is thus the certainty of the school starting ■ under the Let tuitional auspices. The course of stud ;e3 at the schools wiil necessarily depend upon the character and present ac- quirements of the pupils. The school will be pre- pared to take up the work from the point which those scholars have reached who have passed, or would be able to pass, Standard IV. It is, how- ever, necessary that it should be very clearly understood that children need not have previously attended a board school in order to he able to enter at the higher grade school. Those who have been such scholars, and can produce the certificate of having passed Standard IV., will be eligible for admission while those who have not, will be required to pass a preliminary examina- tion equivalent to that standard and for this a number of papers have been already prepared by Mr C. T. Whitmell, her Majesty's inspector of schools for Cardiff. The subjects are simple enough, and include a little reading, dictation, writing in copy books, arithmetic as far as compound rules and reduction of common weights and measures, the recitation of poetry, and some geography. This will be the groundwork on which the masters of the new school will have to build, and the subjects which they will be prepared to teach include a large range from reading and writing to languages, science and ap- plied mathematics, according to the individual capacity and education of the pupil. According to the Government regulations, the subjects of Standards V., VI.,aii(i VIT. will be taught, with which will be given English and geography as

THE~H03IE"¥E^ETAllir"iND SHOT-FIRING IN MINES. A TiiST CASE IN THE RHONDDA. A Pontypridd police-court, on Wednesday — before Mr J. Ignatius Williams and Mr Craw- shay—Mr Thomas Williams, coroner, said he had been directed by the Home Secretary to make an application for a summons against Mr John Thomas, manager of the Ynyshir Colliery, for the alleged infraction of the 8h general rule, which relates to the duties of persons employe 1 at the colliery in connection with tho firing of shots underground. The summons was granted, and made returnable on the 23th inst. Mr Simons, Merthyr, will appear on behalf of the Coal-owners' Association.

FORGERIES IN THE CARDIFF AND NEWPORT DISTRICTS. ARREST OF ANOTHER AGENT. At the Bristol police-court, on Wednesday, a serious charge of forgery against an insurance agent in Cardiff and Newport was heard. Thomas James Hunt, an insurance ngent livinsr in St. Georges-road, Bristol, was charged that he did, on the 2,tth of November, feloniously forge and utter a certain certificate and copy of an entry m the register book of deaths, in the district of Cardiff also that lie did, on the 13.h of May, feloniously forge and utter a certain cer- tificate and copy of an entry in the register book of deaths in the district of New- port. It will be remembered that on Thurs- day last a charge of a similar character was made against an insurance agent named Lewis Williams, living at Norton Cottage, Maindee, near Newport, with whom the prisoner was m the habit of doing business. —M. n. Wansbrough, who prosecuted on behalf of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, in opening the case to the magistrates, said that on Thurs- day last, a man named Lewis Williams was charged at that court with forging and uttering one of the certificates purporting to relate to a man named William Charles Cook, a labourer, residing at Adam-street, Cardiff, and upon that charge he was remanded until Friday next. He should apply now that the prisoner might be re rnanded utitil that date in order that he might be brought up with Williams. The society, which was prosecuting, was, as they were doubtless aware, promoted for the purpose of enabling poor people, by paying a small weekly contribution, to insure their lives, so that at the time of their death their relatives might receive certain sums of money to pay the expenses of their sickness and funeral. In the case of the charge of forginga certificate in the Newport district, the deceased was described as Henry Walker, who was alleged to have died in the infirmary at Newport, The ca-"e was one of considerable magnitude, the society having ascertained that a large number of people who had been insured had never existed at all the insurances having been affected through the prisoner, and. the premiums having been paid by the man William*, who was now on remand, and tho money in some of the cases received by the prisoner from the Roy:ll Liver Friendly Society on the strength of these forged death certificates.—The prisoner said that he was prepared to give a complete denial to the charges. He was remanded until Friday, winn he will be brought up and charged with Williams.

A CARDIFF-LADEN VESSEL DISABLED. AN APPRENTICE DROWNED. The barque Star of Scotia, of Belfast, 999 tons, bound from Cardiff to Colombo, tiden with coals, put into Falmouth on Tuesday, in a damaged; condition. She had encountered severe weather, j losing cabin skylight, binnacle, and compass, and had her cabin flooded. An apprentice belonging to Plymouth was washed overboard and drowned during the heavy gale on Saturday last.

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I class subjects, Latin, French, and mathematics as special subjects, and drawing, freehand, geometrical, and model. For pupils who have passed Standard VII., a special advanced class ( will be formed. Music also, as one of the subjects of inspection, will be taught to the whole school. So far, no arrangement has been made by the school board as to drill, but we understand that the head master has in view its introduction at an early date—an improvement which, we think,would be very decided. The hours of attendance will be the same as those at other board schools, and the terms involve a weekly fee of 9d, payable in advance, the scholars having, in addition, to pro- vide their own books. It will be seen from these details that the work of the school is likely to be good. It is hoped gradually to raise the standard, and so to endeavour to make it as advantageous as possible at the com- mencement of the scholars' studies, and it is, we understand, proposed to offer certain scholarships for competition. The question that will suggest itself is, however: what will the pupils do when they arrive at the end of their school course ? At present there is no institution to which they can go, and yet it would be a very hard thing for Welsh lads of great promise to be obliged to give up their studies for the want either of means or opportunities to prosecute them further. This is a matter which may well hold the attention of the board, and it is one to which we know some of the members individually are devoting very serios counsideration. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS The site of the new buildings has been chosen with good judgment, and the excellently open surroundings are in themselves strong recom- mendations. The schools and playgroundsoccupy a slightly irregularly-shaped piece of ground at the corner of Fitzalan-place and Howard-gardens —being part of the laud popularly known as the Ten-acre Field. The site was purchased from the Marquis of Bute especially for the schools, and is about 320 feet in length by 175 feet in width. The building itself stands in the middle of the ground, being flanked on either side by the playgrounds. The exterior of the schools, of which we give a view, is decidedly pleasing, and the style of architec- ture, though not specially distinctive, has much in common with that recent phase of classic work which combines picturesqueness with the more stately "five orders," and which may be gener- ally described as English Renaissance. The front, which is about 150 feet in length, is in the form of a central block, surmounted by a turret, rising to a height of about 70 feet, a tasteful central pediment and a gable on either side lightening and relieving the facade. The chief material is that known as local fire brick of a yellow tint, the mortar joints being red; the dressings are of Bath stone, interspersed with grey Bridgend stone and courses of red brick while the roof is composed of green slate, finished with red tile crestings. The effect of the whole is decidedly pleasing, and the choice of the materials has been judicious in view of the style of the building. There is no needless ornamentation, nor is there any attempt to sacrifice utility for appearance. The same principle is noticeable inside, where many of the arrangements are as excellent as they are simple. The buil(linglis arranged in two floors, the ground floor being intended for the boys and the upper floor for the girls. The entrances for each are of course separate and distinct. The entrance for the boys is at the north end of the building and leads through a lobby to the corridor. At the right-hand are the cloak rooms and lavatory, and a room for the use of the head master. Facing these is the first of the eass-room,, about 33 feet by 20 feet 6 inches, and this is intended for 60 scholars. This room is so arranged that it can be used for a separate class, having its own entrance direct from the corridor. Next is the main schools room, constructed to hold some 150 scholars is about 77 feet in length and 22 feet 6 in. in width. At the end of the long room are two other class-rooms, to accommodate 70 and 60 pupils respectively, while from the middle of the main school,close by the master's desk,afifth class-room branches off, intended to seat 80 scholars, bring- ing the total accommodation for boys to 430. The height of the rooms on the ground floor is 16 feet, and allowance has been made for the" pupils to have a sufficient cubic space. An ar- rangement has^ been carried out by inserting in each of the walls a glass .partition, by which the head master, sitting in the main school, can see what is going on in the class-rooms. This will prove, perhaps, a good precautionary measure, unless the disadvantages of found should more than counterbalance those of supsrvision.

CARDIFF SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the above association was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Cardiff, on Tuesday. The annual report was read and adopted. It was as follows :— Amongst the more important matters "hil1 have occupied the attention of the association during the year, ruxy be mentioned the incorporation of the association, the Njereliaiit Shipping Bill, 1884; (pia-iantine, the Barry Pock and Itaiiway Bill, load- line, bunker coal, seamen's wages, Manchester .Ship Canal, strike of shipwrights, Chamber of Shipping, &c. MERCHANT ZIIIPPIN", BILL, 1884. This 1,m, which was iiitro iucl(i by Mr Chamberlain, was pronu: ced by this association to be one of the most ili-advised and incompetent attempts at legisla- tion that had ever bean brought forward. The ship- owners, not only of Cardiff, bat the country generally, protested nHl,-t strong y against it, and also placed themselves in communication w.th their representa- tives in Parliament, reque^tin.' them to oppose it, should it bo brought before the house. A large num- ber of 1112,. tings, consisting of members of Parliament, shipowners, &c" were he'd, the more iuiponant of which were attended by representatives of associa- tion. with the result tint the bill was withdrawn, and a Itoyal Commission appointed to enquire into the whole subject. The composition of this commis-ion no: appearing at all s- orellicient, this association again protected, and pointed cut that the cargo carrying owners, w'ao represent three- fourths of the shipping of the country, were entirely unre nesented, and that one of the representatives should b3 selected from this district. The compsition of the commission has since been amended, and the cargo-carrying OWilcr, are now reoresente although not to ilie extent that they are entitled; and this "association regrets that the request that or.e shuuld be eii iscn from the Bristol Channel distiict was not complied with. DOCIi EXTENSION. Jbe Barry Dock aud Railway Bili, which was passed by the House of C minions, and thrown oat by the Lords in 1833, was, with certain alterations, again b'ought before Parliament in 1331, when it passed both Houses. This association unanimously pas-e l a resolution in favour of the sdisiue, and several ot the members gave evidence before I-ai-Iiiineiit. The work i, now lapid^y proceeding, and when completed it is hoped will do away with those detentions and serious inconveniences to which the trade has been subject for a considerable t-,Me P,t.. BUNKER COAL. Several steamers having put back owing to the bad qn.ility of the bunker coal, the matter was brought before the association at a meetinn' held on the 6th of Felnuary last, when the following resolution w,s unanimously passed l'h it this association con- demns the practice of some ch irterers who supply bunker coal, for the use of steamers, of the very worst quality, under charter parlies w hich provide for the highest price being paid f r the same, by which means risk of life and property t sea is undoubtedly in- creased." Copies of the resolution were published in the loc,l papers. LOAD LINI: COMMITTEE. This comm:ttee visited Cardiff on the 21th of April, and were accompanied round the dock by the chair- Ican, vice-chairman, and 5e\ ,,1 of the members. Vessels of different th,5e: were inspected, and the committee, together with tho e members who accom- panied them, were afterwards entertained at luncheon by the cliairiiiaii of the association, Mr C. E. Staily- brass. SEAMEN'S WAGES. Owing t) the great depression in shipping, the desirability of a reduction in seamen's wags was considered at a meeting held on the 7ih of May. It was resolved to write to other shipping ports in the United Kingdom for information as to the rates paid by thorn. After the necessary replies hail beeu received, a sub- sequent meeting was held on the 'nd of July, at which a ecale of wa.ges was drawn up, which was sen: to Abe Cardiff shipowners, with a I from this association that they should adopt the same. TILURANTINE. This matter received tiie careful attention of the association, and the chiiriiiatt was deputed to place himself in personal communication with Sir E. J. Reed, which he accordingly did Communications were sent to the Foreign Ollicc, her Majesty's Customs, and other public bodies, and a deputation from this associa- tion also waned upon tha Cardiff Xow.i Council. To the prompt action by this and other shipowners' ass ciltions, and also to the untiring efforts of our bor.ingh member, may be attributed the modifications of the serious and vexatious impositions which were granted. ENGAGEMENT OF CREWS It having come to the knowledge of the association that the Buard of Trade ohiciais wore in the habit of dictating to captains and men what the wage rate of the port should he. a letter was addressed to the superintendent asking if it was with his authority and apon a reply being received repudiating any such act, a deputation was appointed to wait upon Mr Turner, and inform him that, although the officials might do so unofficially, yet, no doubt, such was the case. The superintendent promised to enquire into the matter, and, subsequently, addressed a letter to the association saying that he had cautioncd the officials, and he did not think there would be any cause of complaint in future. S'IRIKE OF SHIPWRIGHTS. A special meeting of the association was called on the 13th of September to consider a strike on the part of the Shipwright: Union at Cardio, and with the view of strengthening the hands of the masters the follow- ing resolution was unanimously passed That the CardiC Shipowners Association sympathise with the j The windows in the rooms are placed so as to get the best and steadiest light possible. An important feature in connection with the boys' department is a separate building at the rear of the school I which is fitted up as a laboratory, and intended to accommodate 32 pupils. The fittings are com- plete and the arrangements satisfactory. It was, we understand, originally intended to have had a glass dome to this building for the purposes of light, but it was afterwards consi- dered unnecessary by the board. If the i room has any defect, it will, perhaps be found to be in the matter of light. The arrangement of the girls' portion of the schools is very similar to that of the boys', with the exception that there are only three class- rooms in addition to the main school, instead of four, and that thus the accommodation is not so great, being for 360 as against 430. The girls' class-rooms are approached from the main en- trance by a strong flight of concrete steps, seven feet wide, while there is a separate staircase leading direct to the playground. The rooms are on the same lines as those on the ground floor, except, perhaps, that intended for the use of the head mistress, which c:m hardly be said to have a very pleasing or comfortable took about it. Careful attention has been paid to the warming, the ventilation,and the drainage. The building is warmed throughout by hot water pipes, and an even and healthy temperature can be thus maintained. The arrangements for ven- tilation are simple enough, but we should think sufficient to get none of the unpleasant bonqueb d'enfant, which is so prevalent in close and crowded class rooms. Measures are adopted to secure a free egress for foul air by means of ventilators in the ceilings, which carry away the vitiated air by means of trunks which communicate with the ventilating stack in the centre of the building. The ingress of fresh air is secursd by a series of vertical shafts in each wall, which can be closed or opened at will, the free rush of air being ensured* by means of a patent ap paratus. Each of the class-rooms has the ga laid on to it, although the present supply will probably prove to be hardly sufficient for practi- cal purposes. The drainage also has been most carefully arranged. Throughout the interior of the building there has been a satisfactory dispo- sition not to loose sight of practical considera- tions, and the place seems to be well suited and fitted for the work which is to b3 done in it. The slight defects we have men- tioned, to which we may add, perhaps, some dampness in the playgrounds, will no doubt be altered in a little time, when matters have begun to get into working order. We should also like to have seen a small gymnasium erected for the lads. There is no accommodation for any of the teaching staff, but a small house has had to be provided for the caretaker. It is satisfactory to know that the works has not ex- ceeded the amount of the original contract price. £9,200, for which sum the buildings will be finished. The architects are Messrs Seward and Thomas, of St. John's Chambers, who have taken the greatest interest in the work. The contractor is Mr C. Burton, of Cardiff, who is well known as having carried out several of the largest build- ing contracts in the town. The Higher Grade School, Ten Acre-field, Car diff, was opened without ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, the formal and official inauguration of the establishment being postponed till the restora- tion to health of Mr Mundella, A number of gentlemen were conducted through the building by Mr Seward, one of the architects. Amongst those who made an inspection being Mr Lewis Williams, chairman of the school board, the Revs. Vincent Saulez, C. J. Thompson, and G. A. Jones, Messrs J. Cory, J. Gunn, T. Rees, and Dr. Edwards, members of the board D. Rees, the clerk to the board; Councillor W. Sanders, Mr T. H. Stephens, Mr John Duncan, Mr Sonley Johnstone, Mr Waugh, the head-master of the school, &c. The scholars are to be enrolled on Wednesday, and work will be commenced at the school on the following Monday. A special meeting of the Cardiff School Board was held on Wednesday for the purpose of ap- pointing assistant-masters at the Higher Grade School, which is to be opened on Monday next. Mr Lewis Williams presided, and there were also present—the Revs. Vincent Saulez, G. A. Jones, Dr Edwards, Dr Wallace, Messrs J. Gunn, and T. Rees. The masters appointed were Mr Thomas Holmes Bramwell, of Bishop Auckland, at a salary of £ 100 a year and Mr Thomas Davie-s, of West Hartlepool, at a salary of £ 90 per annum.

masters in their action against the Shipwrights' Union, and approve of their resisting the workman's rules, which tend to damage the reputation of the port for repairs, and this association will do all in its power to assist the ma-ters in making Cardiff a free port for shipwrights' labour, which uuder the present rules is not the case." The annual statement of accounts was laid before the committee and passed. Mr Tellefsen was elected chairman, Mr C. V. Harrison vice chairman, Mr W. L. Hawkins secretary, and Mr W. Williams treasurer. Col. Hill was appointed to represent the association on the executive council of the chamber of shipping. Col. Hill, in giving an account of the work done by the executive council during the year, made a speech which it was regretted could not go before the public owing to the absence of the representatives of the press, and a resolution was carried to the effect that in future the reporters be invited to attend the annual meetings.

RIIYMNEY LOCAL BOARD AND THE CEMETERY DISPUTE. ANOTHER PROTEST BY THE NONCONFORMISTS. On Tuesday afternoon an adjourned meeting of the Rbymuey Local Board was held at the cemetery with a view of allotting a portion of the ground for the Established Church for con- secration, a portion to the Roman Catholics, and a portion to the Nonconformists, pursuant to a resolution passed by the board at their ex- traordinary meeting }a."t week. A deputation from the Nonconformists had been authorised to meet the board at the cemetery, but little busi- ness was transacted, and the board resolved to again ad i ourn until evening at ekrht o'clock. At eilht o'clock only one member beingabsent, tiie deputa- tion ag:dn attended. The chief business was the consideration of the memorial of the N uncon- formists t) the Local Government E.,ard.-Tiie Clerk read sentence by sentence, the board making observations as he was I)rocc-e.iiiig.-Aii animated discussion foUowed, particularly on be question of fees, Mr Wm. Griffiths and the Rev. G. Griffiths (one of the deputation) denouncing the injustice that would be inflicted upon Noncon- formist ministers should they officiate on the consecrated part, the fees being then pocketed by the appointed chaplain. Other points having also been discussed, the deputation was assured by the board that the whole question would be adjourned till a clear understanding came from the head department.—-The deputation, having thanked the board for their courtesy, then with- drew.

THE PREMIER AND THE PRINCE. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR'S REPLY TO MR GLADSTONE. Mr Gladstone has received from Prince Albert Victor the following reply to the lct ;er of con- gratulation on the Prince's birthd.iy, which we published on Tuesday Saudringham, Norfolk, Jan. 9. Dear Mr wish 1 were better able to answer your very kind letter, conveying as it does not t.nly the bes; of goo.l wishes, but c irry- ing with them reflections on the past aud advice for the future, for which I thank you. I assure you the letter shall have the attention which words from yourself must deserve. It admirably describes much which demands most earnest" thought on this, perhaps the most 1 important birthday of my life. Believe me, I 1 am very grateful for your remembrance of me this day, aud that amongst the Jnany offerings which have reached me I prizj nothing more than the letter which you have so kindly written, for which | pray accept my most sincere thanks. I am glad ) to believe that your health is restored, and I trust your many friends will have no cause for renewed anxiety on your behalf. With my most f kindly remembrances to Mrs Gladstone, believe me, yours very fincere'v, ALBERT VICTOR.

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COLUMN FOR GIRLS AND BOYS. BY MAGGIE SYMINGTON. Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day's occupation, That is known as the Children's Hour. Longfellow. A ROYAL BIRTHDAY-THE PRINCE'S STBANGE GUESTS—DELIGHTED SCHOOL CHILDREN-A DIFFICULTY—ELEPHANTS ON TWO LEGS BIRTHDAY PRESENTS-AN OLD STORY-A ROSE LOVING PRINCESS—DOLLS' FLOCKS-LITTLE WORKERS OF THE H. S. C.—SEWING CRITICISED -PRlZK AWARD—LETTERS FROM THE BANSTEAD SCHOOLS—GRATITUDE FOR THE TOYS—CHRIST- MAS AT THE SCHOOLS—COTTAGES DECORATED —ACROSTIC PRIZE AWARD—CAUTION TO MEM- BERS OF H. S. C. The keeping of the twenty-first anniversary of the birthday of Prince Albert Victor Victor has been the one theme of interest and conversation in this neighbourhood for the past fortnight and more. The eighth was a day to be remembered by many young folks here, on and around the estate, right on into their old age, if they live to see it. It was a happy thought of the Prince of Wales to bring the wild beast troupe of Messrs Sanger to delight the hearts of the Norfolk children at a grand performance in the large circus. What must the creatures themselves have thought when they were landed at the little station, and wended their way in procession along the frosted avenues to Sandringham House, to the exercise ground where a large marquee had been erected 1 Imagine the delight of the school-children, who, in little red clocks and new uniforms, lined both sides of the Norwich. Avenue to see them pass I was too busy to go to the Tifternoon performance myself, and so have to rely on the account given by little friends who were the happy possessors of tickets of admission to the show, at which the Royal party mustered in full force. I was much amused to learn the reason why the Ljmn and Fakenham) Railway lost the honour of transporting the beasts from Norwich. They were to have had the task, but it was found that the caravans of the animals would not go under their bridges. However, they would not be beaten on that account, and resolved to provide carriages that wmld pass through the bridges. All to no purpose, for the dear elephants had been trained to take tiie journey without practising this accomplishment by the way, iii order to be able to accomplish it with becoming excellence when in the presence of royalty. If they did raise themselves on two legs instead of remaining on four, why then in all probability they would life the roofs off the lower carriages, and break the bridges too, as they passed beneath. So the said.1ine had to give way to the Eastern counties, who conveyed the noble brutes in safety to be the guests of the young prince. Amongst the many beautiful birthday presents received by Prince Albert Victor is a gold ink- sLnd of most exquisite workmanship, with candlesticks to match, sent by a special messenger to Sandringham by Sir Moses Montetiore, who,-e 100th birthday occurred last year. This reminds inc of a pretty little story I read the other day, and which in all probability Is quite true. A good many years ago now, a little child and her nurse were taking their usual morning walk along the hills at Ramsgate. They had to pass the gate of a garden belonging to a house where the loveliest roses grew in great abundance. The little g-irl ad- mired the and conveted some of them. The nurse strove to satisfy her with the reminder that there were plenty of Jovely blossoms in their own garden at home. The little lady, however, with a child's persistency, thought that there were none so exquisite as these, and longed for them more and more as they passed them daily. One morning the gardener overheard her expressing a wish to have some, and told the nurse he would ask his master for permission to cut her some. That day the mother of the little girl wrote a note to the gentleman to whom tue roses be- longed, to beg him to allow her child to gather a few of the roses. The very next morning, the delighted child was allowed to pass through that high gate into the garden and pluck as many roses and violets as she pleased. The gentlem-ui who owned the roses was Sir Moses Montetiore, and the child none other than Queen Victoria. I expect you all to join with me in wishing our young Prince very many happy reurns of his birthday, aud when he comes to the throne, as in all probability' he will do some day, may he fill it as worthily and as nobly as his grandmother, who was once a little girl and loved roses.

THE LETTER EOX, Dear Aunt ?lIagie,-I received the prizi this morn- ing as a New Year's gif:. It is such a handsome and useful present. 1 thank you very much for it. BARBARA J. THWAITS. The prize was three pairs of scissors in a leather case. Dear Aunt Masgie,—I had four of the b:gger girls in to assist me at the unpacking of your box, and I need hardly say how de;ight.ed they wre with the contents. All the toys Rave the greatest satisfaction to the children, aud the htby dolls did no: suffer in the least from their journey. I enclose yo.i a few letters written by some the girls. and thought you would like to ssiect one from them for insertion 111 the Hour. With all good v, i-hes to you for tlit New Year, and many thanks for your acceptable tox of toys.—Relieve u:e, &c., FLOlU, M. WALTER, La;IS-e--id, Essex. I shouid like to put the whole six grateful little letters received with the above into the Letter Box, but cannot find room for more than the fol- lowing: Der Aunt Maggie,—We thank you very much for the toys. I was one of the airls \vh > saw the box opsned. I shall never f, i-get it. There were such beautiful baby-dolls, book horses and carts, bails, boxes of sweets, doll's night-dress case, brush and comb bag, and all sorts of things. We spent a happy Xmas we weiit to church iii the aii ttic text was, "A little child shaH lead them." And then when w 3 came home we bad dinner. -,iall I tell you what we had for dinner 1 We Jnd roast beef and piulll pudding, and then after dinne- all the toys were served out. I ha la pretty little purse, an I some had a sweet little hady doll. S"in? of the cottages were decor t :d very nicely with holly. 011 Boxing Day we went into school and the band played, nnd ■weenj'yed ourse.Vv3 very much. We th ink all kind friends who sent the toys, and you who must have taken such trouble to pack th -in. Iwisb voa a happy New Year, and remain, A< ANME'CAMPBELL. No. 9 Cottage. Dear Aunt .Maggie,—We all received your nice toys, ind iuipj you and the four Water-itabiesspent a happy (Jlristuris, and will spe.ui a happy New Year. All the children send their very best love, and thank you vcry much for tho toys you sent us. We all had very iiice things; itiieel we think it very kind of you, "lam surest must have giv n you a great deal of to [J3.ck up, Ilcl a lot of things. The baby dolls had sucll pretty faces. Wishing you and the four Water-Babies i happv New Year, I remain, itc., EiC No. C Cottage. A:.IELIA PAUKU x,ir W.ifer-Bihies,—We than1- you very nine the toys you sent us. We all went to church on X >» no ning and sang "Hark, the llera'd Angels :ing, md h-id the nice aii-,beiii, "For unto us a child is x>rn." The text was, "A child IIlIleaJ tl1em." We tvent into the school-room on ISoxing Day, the band was playing, and the boys and girls were playing all sorts of cames. A great iiilr, y of us h1.(1 wreaths oil Xmas.Day, and all of us a-,1 a Ch-isrmas letter with a little hook and card inside. < mr cottages were de- jorated vei,y mceiy. We thank all the kind friends (vho thought of us i n < liristmas Day, and gave us those lice things.—Your grateful, little friend, No. 4 Co.i.ige. A 'i NES HILL, ageu 11.

ACROSTIC PRIZE AWARD. (LITTLK FOLKSs.) ANSWEii TO ACROSTIC No. 3. \V a s H A in A T h o 111 a S (a Becket) as. T h ufis I (a) 1, I) N an. G (Titus) te S (Titus) e(.: ;y by A and B, Star, Woolly Bear (will you kindly send me the money owing for carriage on your parcel?), Snow, Lucy E. Linnell, Wilfred Harper, Harold Harper, Con- stance Butterfield, H. H. Husbands, G. Simpson, Poppet. Wron in one or more lights:—Gertrude M. Sanderson, Herbert Smith, Blanche Chapman, Blanche C. Squire, Star, Edward, Ellen Smith, and Albert E. Windsor. ANSWER TO ACROSTIC No. C r 0 s S O m e N L e O D e W Guessed correctly by Blanche C. Squire, Her- bert Smith, A. J. Campbell, Woolly Bear, Harold Harper, and Frederick J. Eastmead, (The solvers of this set of acrostics must not be over twelve years of age, to compete for the next.) Wrong in one light:—Constance Butterfield. Harold Harper has solved the whole set of acrostics, with all the lights quite correctly, to him therefore I award the prize. I wish particularly to ask the members of the H. S. C., in sending their competitive garments, to be careful to have the packages properly weighed and stamped before posting them. Several were over-weight this mouth, and if this occurs again I must ask to have the deficient postage sent me. Care should always be taken to have letters and packages fully prepaid. AUNT MAGGIE. Be sure to note the change of address AUNT MAGGIE (Symington), Hunstanton, St. Edmunds.

THE WINTER ASSIZE. The next assize for the County of Glamorgan will open at Cardiff on the 2nd February. The judges will be Mr Justice Stephen and Mr Justice Montague Smith. Both civil and criminal busi- ness will be taken.

THE WRECK OF A WELSH VESSEL. [RENTER'S TELEGEAM.] AMSTERDAM, Tuesday.—According to a tele- cram from Teischilling of to-day's date, the crew of the British barque Carmarthenshire, which recently ran ashore on the island, were z.ve. l by a Belgiau fishing smack.

COAL EXPORTS FROM BRISTOL AND CARDIFF. IMPORTANT DISCCTSSI)X AT THE BRISTOL CORPORATION. On Wednesdsy a special meeting of the Bristol Town Council was held, in order to consider a memorial from the chamber of commerce to urge the provision of facilities for shipping coals at the Bristol, Avonmoulh, and Portishead docks, so as to compete with the South Wales ports. The memorial read by the Town Cierlc stated that the cost of shifting ports" from Avon- mouth to Cardiff was estimated to amount to from Is 3d to Is 6d per ton, which showed that a vessel having delivered an import cargo at Bristol would have to pay the additional sum, or involve also a considerable loss of time in order to obtain her outward cargo, or otherwise the importer had to pay a higher rate of freight to cover these charges, which of course was a great impediment to the trade of that port. The memorialists urged that the quality of the Biistol district coals for ocean steini purposes was equal to that of South Wales coals. Mr C. F. Hare, in moving that the memorial be referred to the docks committee, said it had been proved that some of the coal that had been raised in the Bristol district was fully equal to the very best Welsh steam coal that had been produced. It was found on looking into the question that the railway companies did not serve them properly, that the rates that were charged from the different collieries to the Bristol, Avonmouth, and Portishead Ducks were very much higher than those that were charged from the various collieries in South Wales to the export ports there. The chamber of commerce were taking that matter up most thoroughly with the railway companies so as to get their rates reduced to a fair level as compared with the South Wales trade. Cardiff exported something like seven million tuns of coal last year,and in addition to that enormous export trade in coal, was at the present time trying to induce a larger irnpirt trade. In Bristol they must recognise that if they did not obtain facilities for getting an export trade, Car- diff, in its turn, would take away a great share of their import trade. The Severn Tunne! might do Bristol a serious injury in that respect instead of being an advantage. If they provided for an export trade on the Bristol side, it would prevent their import trade being taken over to Cardiff, and the imports being distributed from Cardiff to the west of England, instead of being taken from Bristol over to the South Wales dis- trict, through the Severn Tunnel. Mr W. Pethick, a member of the docks committee, sp >ke against providing any facilities till they had the coal from the Bristol district put on the Ad- miralty list, as the best coal in the world with- out a name would be beaten by the worst c Jal sold under the name of Rhondda or Powell's coal, which would obtain a higher price by 4s or 5s a ton. The docks committee had a deputation to urge them to have coal tips, but if their facts as to the coal of the Bristol district were no better than the statements as to the cost of facilities for shipping coal, the council would pause before they accepted them as the basis of action. The locil coal owners did not profess to supply steam coa!s in large quantities.—After a discussion, the council decided to refer the matter to the docks committee.

CARDIFF nUltAIJ SANITARY AUTHORITY. The monthly meeting of this authority was held on Wednesday, Mr R. O. Jones in the chair. There were also present Jlo-isrs II. J. G. Phillips, G. Dornford, T. Evans, F. Wride, J. Phiiiips, T. Evans, J. Bassett, E. Thomas, and the Rev. T. Roes.—A bill from Mr Thomas Waring, C.E., with respect to preparing plans, holding consultations, surveying the land, etc., for the drainage of Llandaff-yard, amounting to L35, was ordered to be paid.—The clerk had received a reply from the Local Government Board approving of the application of bye-laws to the Barry district for the sanitary regu- I lation of that place. A copy of the model bye-laws of the Local Government Board was sent down, and a small committee was appointed to confer with the clerk, and decide how much of the bye-laws of the Local Govern- ment Board were applicable to the district round Barry. The Chairman had examined the model laws, and thought several of them were not ap- plicable to the district to which it was proposed to apply them.— The medical officer (Dr. Grainger) reported that there had bsen one fatal case of smallpox at Barry, that of a child of one of the workmen, and was brought there from the Severn Tunnel. A discussion took place on this case, as it seemed that the police-constable at Cadoxton had interfered with the interment of the body, and some annoy- ance was caused to the relations in consequence, as the inspector fur the rural sanitary authority had taken charge of the body and superintended its interment. The clerk was directed to iirite to Colonel Lindsay, the chief cmstable of the county, for an explanation why the police inter- fered with the matter. Mr Walker, the contractor for the Barry Dock, had sent £ 5 18- the amount said to have been in curt ed in the funeral. The autho- rity declined to accept the amount as a donation, but deducted the cost of clothing and bedding destroyed by the order of the medical officer, the balance to be returned with the thanks of the authority. This was all the business.

THE POLICE STATION FOR CATHAYS. A ireeting of the Cardiff Corporation watch committee was held on Wednesday at the Town- hall, the Mayor presiding. There were also pre- sent Aldermen Duncan and Stone, Councillors Yorath, D. Jones, Carey, Morgan, Trayes, Rey- nolds, and Rains-dale. After some discussion, the chairman and Messrs D. Jones and Morgan, together with the borough engineer, were ap- pointed a sub-committee for the purpose of selecting a site for the proposed new district police-station at Cathays. The advertisements for the annual suppJy of police clothing were ordered to be inserted.

THE PRESENCE OF GAS IN COLLIERIES. COLLIERS REFUSING TO WORK. The Monk Brelton colliers refused on Wednesday morning to enter the mine, alleging the dangerous presence of gas and insufficient precautions. A change of management has taken place. The men are dissatisfied, and on Tuesday, avail- ing themselves of a right conferred by the Mines Act, they caused an inspection of the mine to be made. This resulted in their withdrawal, and they telegraphed for the mines' sub inspector. The men met the colliery owner the same day.

THE FATAL QUARRY ACCI- D .T IN CARNARVONSHIRE. An enquiiy was held bv the Carnarvonshire coroner on Tuesuay into the death of the six men who were by a fall of earth at Dorothen Quarrie*. Pantile, on the 29rh ult. Mr Owen, quarry manager, attributed the accident to water from the Nantlle lake, which is on a higher level than the quarry, percolating to the back of the rock, and forcing the earth out. A verdict of Accidental death was retained. The bodies have nut been recovered.

M U R DE It~ OF A M O THER AT MANCHESTER. An old woman, named Kennedy, died at Man- chester on Friday night from injuries inflicted by her son. SJie was giving a party on Christmas Day when her son became quarrelsome, threw a table at her, and subsequently knocked her head foremost down some stone steps. The son is in custody.

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS. -I)kii-inz piercing winds and excessive variations of tempera" ture, every one is more or less liable to internal conges- tions and inflammations. Throat, cliest, liv- r, bowels kiduey. and skin 1.11 suffer in some degree, andm-iy be rdicyed hy rubbing in this Ointment, aided bv 11' ner doses of the Pills, for administering which full te •- tions accompany each box; in truth, allY one who thoroughly masters Holloway's instructions" will in remedying disease. exchane labour of aii hour f(IT the profit of a lifetime. Allbr.nichi: pulmonary, and throat disorders require that the Ointment should be thoroughly well rubbed upon the skin twice a day with gre it regularity, considerable briskness, and much per- sistence. g

.T"-r- I GIRLS' GOSSI FROM TO-DAY'S "TRRTH. DEAREST AMy,-I suppose you retain a distinct recollection, as I do, of the amateur photography practised by the boys of the Browne family during the period of their adolescence. Do you remember our being for ever called- upon to stand or sit in various attitudes, or to form ourselves into groups, so that they might have subjects to practice upon ? We were not unwilling at first, but when we had had a few experiences of the extreme difficulty of sitting quite still for the unconscionably long time they took to focus us, and of keeping solemn faces during the same lengthy period, we soon got tired of it, especially as we alwayscame out such hideous objects—generally with with black faces —in the photographs. Then there was the odious smell of the collodion, or whatever stuff it was, that they used to finish off the negatives with, .and the horrid look of the boys' hands, all stained with the chemicals. Altogether, we did not think very highly of the business, and when 1 heard, some weeks ago, that Evelyn's brothers and her unmarried sister had recently become rabid amateur photographers, I ¡ resolved to keep away from their bouse as long as I cmild. However, we had to call last week, and, of course, the whole con- versation was of this new craze. We were taken to what they grandly call the studio, a place built out at the back of their house and apparently in ten led for a conservatory, Equally of course, we were asked to sit, which we did, as the light happened to be pretty good. To oar intense relief, we found that the whole process had been changed. Instead of the chemicals that stained so frightfully, and the water, and all th* rest of it, the plates are now dry, and the \ictim has not to sit nearly such a I 'n? time as was fre- quently the case. Nor was the result at all so uncomfortable as we had expected—warned by bitter experience. We do not come out quite so nice as we think we ought; but neither do we look the deeply-dyed criminals that the Br r.vnes' amateur efforts converted us into. They have all had lessons at the studios of the Stereoscopic Company, and they subscribe to a week/y p iper called the Amateur Photographer, a, number of which I looked into while Aland was being" taken." I11 it I read that an ingenious photographer has devised a screen behind which ladies may be photographed with dummy feet of the most charming proportions peepifig from below, so as to look as if they belonged to the sitter, whose own pedal pxtremit es may be unsatisfactory in size and shape. There is really very littie t.iitli in the world. Heaps of vvomen go about who are one mass of falsehood. Their figures are tailor-made, and their complexion comes out of Truest'.V s: ',i), as well as the colour of their hair and eyebrows. They wear false ears and manufactured dimnie-. And now a means has been found of positively fibbing in photosrraphs, cheating the truthfulness of the sun, and laying open even that impeccable orb to an accusation of fulsomest flattery. I iiav: "Tie 11 heard the luminary accused of libel in the ir'tter of photographs, but that is a superior and cou- rageous kind of crime as compared witii tha meanness of the deliberate lfatterer. r sun And innocent all the time. Here is a small item of news for Helio- trope is the f ishionable flnver, the lafhlonable perfume, and the le colour. Perhaps I ought to say colours, for there are three or four different sad and fender shades of mauve in the blossoms of the delicious flower. 1 have seen a lovely tea-gowa made of heliotrope plush, lined with pale satin, and opening over a plustron | of palest blue crepe de Chine, the soft folds of which were sit drawn towards the left side of tL:1 tablier, where they were held by long hops and ends of heiiotrope-coloured velvet r.L,' i, pale blue on the raverse side. Witii this sj.cjming gown, a bunch of beli»t."ope flowers «v.« worn, which I thought rel, especially whpu 1 found the vicinity of the weaker, aud indeed the whole room, impregnated witii the penetrating, ddici; us odour pecaiir.r to t t', flower. I am particularly susceptible to' this sweetest of natural perfumes. It sesuis to brighten all my thoughts. So I soon asked my hostess where she had been able t,) get such magnificent flowers at this season. "011. she replied, "I am delighted that you are taken in too. Every one who sees them thinks tVa real. Iiook And, unfastening the clasp t.i! t held them to her dress, she laid the flowers in my hand. They were artificial, though so beautifully made and so fragrant of their prototypes, t :av L9 Queen of Sheba's beas would be the only crhs.-s who could detect the difference. But the per- fume" I asked, bewildered. "Here it is," she said producing a bottle of Gosiieii's Cherry Blossom, which is so strong an extract that it was sufficient to the fiowtis iu tie s.ime drawer with it. The Greys are in town, Something was fo-mi to be wrong with the drains ot their house in Hn mpshiie, so they will be here for an indefinite period, the duration of which will depend upon the British workman. As we well know, only the young and sanguine ever venture to predict, even approximately, as to how long the British workman will take over anything. So here they are, and here they arc likely to remain for at least three months. I have told you about Mrs Grey's horror of fire, and her seeiug every grate in her liouse black out" every night before she goes to bed. It is almost a monomania with her, and she declares tv-iat at a hotel or in any hou-e but her own she never sleeps in peace 8) when she heard that at the Army and Navy Hotel there were fire escapes provided for each floor, she immediately decided upon going there. The first day v., ecaliel there was quite a crowd in the street, and, when we got in, we fuund that the people were watching the practice going on. The escapes are lonz canvas bags, down which J11C1, women, and children can be passed without difficulty, and with perfect safety. The Greys have a cosy little flat rll t" them- selves on the second floor of the hotel (a most ex- cellent arrangement, and one, I fancy, that is quite a novelty in London hotels), where th- v can have their meals if they like. We dined with them on Monday at the table d'kCle, which in served at separate tables—a much more com- fortable plan than the usual arrangement. As the whole of the basement floor is occupied by swimming and Turkish baths, we could not imagine where the kitchen could be, and asked the waiter, who told us that it is at the top of the house, the meals being sent down by hydraulic lifts. We took the boys to the circus at Co vent Garden, and they were delighted with the per- forming elephants, the clowns, aud a clever little monkey and its tricks. I admired most the horsemanship of a young womau in a riling habit, and of a jockey who jumped from the ground into a standing position on the back of his steed. By-the-by, speaking of a woman, I sup- pose one ought to ssv "ilürsewoma:Js!Íp.' There was a curious little creacure, called the Missing Link," which I did not like at ail. There is a semi-human look about it that has a weird effect upon the mind. When it fixed its eyes on mine in passing, I felt absolutely frightened. So you want suggestions for fancy dresses for Kitty and Marjorie. Let me think. They are about nine and eleven years old, are they no: ? I like nurserv-rhyme characters for children, b t SnfartaB tely they have bem ratht.- o\crdo:j-1 iv.ee t party tie ch'ddr-a all dressed after portraits or their gran iparents and remoter ancestors. Thin i- a g"oL1 idea, but in every flock, however watched and tended, there is sure to be, at least, one individual, and there are usually more. whose ancestry is a topic best left untouched. Wny not dress them as flowers? The fuchsia would make a lovely little frock, with its sweet little purple red pettic ,é(t and the drooping white or crimson peplums of its over- ekirt. A rosebud would be equally simple to carry out. The bodice couli represent the green, moss like sheath, and the skirts the unfolding and expanding pink petsls. And would not a snowdrop be pretty? White sateen would do for this. It is absurd to dress children cut in expen- sive materials. The little things soon find out that their dresses are costly, and they become puffed up with self-importance, which is not at all good for them. Apropos of dress, the Princess Louise of Wales was promoted to her first dinner-gown on the occasion of the coming-of-age of Prince Albert Victor. It is very simple and girlish in style, and is made of white satin merveilieux, and a new material, very soft of texture, called" soie de Chine." The skirt is of the satin, and is edged with two rows of pleatings, also of satin. Above this are three frills of Mechhn of a pale creamy tint, and pur on with some fu.ness. The soie de Chine tunic is edged with similar Mech- lin. It is draped diagonally across tiie front breadth, and caught in graceful fold., very higli on the left. hip, the drapery at the back being lull and liberal, but with no exaggeration about it. The bodice is made of the satin, and is quite high to the neck at the back, but slightly open at the throat in front. A few folds of the soie de Chine are used to give a finish to this opening. Have you seen the new photographs of the Princesses of Wales ? The youngest is much the prettiest, being more Dane than German. I hope you admired the condescension of Prince Henry of Battenbergh in patronising th Seaforth High- landers the other day, when they had the honour of being "inspected by him. H". remarked that accounts of their valour had reached his" ea". Just think of that They may sureiv their Nunc dimittis" now. I have quite decide I that when I marry, the ceremony shall take place at St. Andrew's, Wells-street-there is such abundance of room in that church for the bridal group. We saw a pretty wedding there on Wednesday morning. There was nothing very original about the bride's dress, except, perhaps, its uuusrai excellence of fit, which we also remarked as a feature of the bridesmaids' toilets of white silk trimmed with violets. A small child wore a sweet little white frock trimmed with brown marabout. Among the noticeable dresses was one of torra-cotU plush over a petticoat of terro cotta brocade. The mantelet of plush was e ged with skunk, and the little IJ;UiUl bonnet was lighted up with salmon- coloured aigrette. Your loving cousin, MADGE.

THE KENNRIj club DOG .SHOW. SUCCESS OF LO j AL EXHIBITORS. At this Show, whic. op.Micd at the Crystal Palace on luesd-iy, l.e following local gentie- nio,i v. ere successful with their exhibits :-Mr F. KOOC.LS, Auaiiisuouv, Cardiff, first in span.fc! bitches, with 'us grand little bitch Rink-i; -iesift Cnarles, of Neat!), 1st in Chirnbe.- spameis with e Thomas, Taly- bont, Brec .n, 3rd i't Sus-,e-- spaniels, with his prize dog Guy Mr Tucker, of iVmbroke Dock, was very highly commenced in black and tom with Duchess of Edinburgh; Mr Buckley, Llaneliy, was highly commended in collie poppies with Morwvn II. Mr D. Parry Thomas, of Pontypridd, secured 1st m the old fi.shioned sheep dog class, with a rare specimen, named Welsh Piin e. The show is being very weil attended, and the arrangements are admu-aole.

A named i{ugJes, residing at Kingston; near Dublin, c «t hi: throat while lying in bed on Tuesday. He %v ill) recover. He suffered under a delusion that he would die from poison from disease in the teeth.

THE HOUR SEWING CIRCLE. PitIZE AWARD. The Little Schoolmistress declares that you have not nearly so much to learn in the way of dressmaking as she supposed. She is of opinion tha £ each one of the competitors for this prize cotitd make a simple frock for a little child very creditably indeed, if provided witii a pattern. Some little competitors have elaborated the simple Princiss-sliaped frock upon which the H. S. C. was employed last month, adding dainty frills and trimmings as taste has dictated. I like" to see you exercising your taste and ingenuity in this way, if the pattern be strictly adhered to as a foundation. 1. Is a very dainty dress, made of white mull muslin, trimmed with irilis of the same, edged with narrow lace. It is beautifully made, and the Iiittle Schoolmistress particularly commends the making of the rows of graduated frilling, into which a great deal of very good stitching has been put. But, alas this little needlewoman carried off the tirct prize in this set of garments, and so cannot take a second I am obliged to set her aside with very honourable mention. 2. Is made of pink satteen trimmei with white lace, and bows of piuk ribbon. The cut of this little dress, as well as the beautiful needlework put into lt, entitle its maker to the prize. 3. A charming little frock of pink gingham, not much inferior to number 2, but the sewing is not so neat, especially in the armholes and the stitch- ing of the eams. 4, 5, 6. Three well-made print frocks, the needle- work of each of them deserving great praise the fault is in the cutting, the width of the I).)dy being out of proportion to the length, If the pattern given be laid on, it will be found to be much nar- rower than the print, while the length of the frock is the same. Tne pattern should always be strictly adhered to, and if a seam Le allowed for in cutting it, it should be allowed everywhere throughout the pattern, then the. just pr"p irtions will not be destroyed. These are capital little frocks not- withstanding. 7. The maker of this pretty doll's frock is only seven and a half years old, and therefore I must send her a little prize all to herself bv way of encoura.gement. The needlework is capitally done for such a wee mite, indeed it puts to shame that of some of our older members. This little needle-woman has worked from another pattern than mine, and so I will only just suggest that the size of the armholes and sleeves is rather out of proportion to that of the body. 8. Is a too fashionable dress, and not according to my requirements for this competition, there- fore I can hardly compare with the rest to criticise. It is made of cashmere and printed satteen, with kilted skirt. The cut of the dress is very good indeed, but as I allow patterns to be provided I must not give too much merit to this. The needlework is somewhat clum?y and defective. 9 and 10. These are not Princess dresses, but simply blouses, the pattern having been altered. I am afraid the sleeves will sit awkwardly with the back sleeve coming on the top of the shoulder; and the skirt hangs lower at the seams than it does at the other part. No. 9, which is blue, is the better fini¡-,he.l of the two. I hope both these little workers will persevere in the competitions, for they have much to learn, and I am sure it will lie good for them to lemn it. 1, Barbara Thwaits 2, Emma Lin 11 ell (prizj winner), Addington, Winslow, Bucks; 3, Edith Harper; 4, Constance Butterfield 5, Ilettie Rowlandson 6, Florida Warwick 7, May- Davis; 8, Rachel Morris; 9, Heen Pickering; 10, Jeannie Pickering. the competition tor this month is the thud garment of the present set, the combination bodies and petticoat.