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FLORENCE AMELIA ANN." A WINTER IDYLL. [BY MARIANXE LESTER.] My first glimpse of "Florence-amelia-ann" (which was the way that the owner of the name pronounced it) was a rather inter- esting one. She stood, finger in mouth and with widely dilated eyes, gazing into the newly-dressed window of a milliner's shop situate in the main street. The object of her admiration was a child's felt hat daintily bent and dinted into bewitch- ing curves and dimples, and simply decorated with black ribbon-velvet. I admired it also; and could just fancy some golden haired cherub of the "favoured few marching, demurely along under the shelter of its immaculate brim. Florence-amelia-ann's own headgear con- sisted of a battered Tam-o'-Shanter with a hole in it, for ventilation, surely, but certainly not for ornamentation. Had I been an artist, I should have cer- tainly sketched Florence-amelia-ann in her unstudied attitude of adoration as it was, I simply remarked casually, pretty is it riot ? "Oh mum, it's lovely!" and she folded her small, red, frost-nipped fingers over her flat chest and sighed ecstatically. I I You would like lb '? I ventured. "Like it oh, yes, mum, but it isn't for the likes of me, is it 1 I was obliged to reluctantly admit that a dirty black cape (several sizes too large for the wearer), a torn pinafore and toeless shoes would not be "quite" in keeping with the immaculate whiteness of the enchanting head- wear we both admired. She was about to tear herself away from the vision of beauty, when I enquired her address. She gave it with much reluctance. You see, mum," she said, we only live in one room, an' that isn't alwajo^tidy, an' I haven't got any father, an' me mother's mostly out washin', an' p'raps if you called there wouldn't be nobody at home, 'cos I'm mostly out, too." "Out, what doing ?" I enquired. "Oh, I makes a good bit at step-cleanin' and she, from some hidden source, produced quite a handful of coppers. I added a little to her store, and bade her adieu, but that wistful, absorbed face kept rising between me and my book, between me and the blazing firelight. I scolded myself for my ridiculous senti- mentality. "The child would not understand your feelings," I told myself "besides, you are not likely to see her again." Still, I could not altogether forget her, and one bitter day, too frosty for "step-cleaning," I ventured into the region where such folks as "Florence-amelia-ann" are wont to congre- gate. As I hoped, she was "at home," and also she had a good fire in the dirty rusty grate. I reminded her of my promise to call upon her, and displayed the various garments I had brought with me, with a view to making her warm and comfortable. She received them calmly, as one conferring a favour by accepting them. I felt rather disappointed. I had read so much about the "gratitude of the poor." "This here frock just fits me," she ex- claimed, but the jacket seems a bit longish, and the 'at. Ah, missis, it ain't anythin' like that there white 'un we see in that winder." It certainly was not. But it was neither shabby nor ugly. Feeling rather out of my element, I rose to say goodbye, leaving my address, written plainly on a scrap of paper, and telling her to call on me, dressed in the things I had brought her, on Christmas Eve. The intervening weeks were busy ones to me, and I am afraid I quite forgot all about "Florence-amelia-ann" and the white hat also. Christmas Eve arrived in due course, white- robed and chilly. I laid out the little gifts which I had prepared for my few small friends, on the kitchen table, until, one by one, they each found a claimant —all but the one intend- ed for "Florence-amelia-ann," and I felt some misgivings as to having given her a compre- hensive address. About half-past eleven when I was indulging in my "beauty sleep," a lowl poal of the door bell aroused the whole household. I opened my window with a shiver. A dirty, half-drunken, woman, hailed me. "Hey, missis," she shouted, "I'm come for "Florence-amelia-ann's" things, as you said you'd give her, she ain't fit to come, she's got a bad cold. Shutting the window in haste, I threw on a dressing-gown and hurried down stairs. I thrust the parcel into the woman's shaking hands and, "hoped her child would be better in the morning." "Thanky," she replied, bat Florence- amelia-ann' wants ye to call an' see her to-morror." It was inconvenient, but I promised. Now, one of the gifts I had made for "Florence-amelia-ann" was a flaxen-haired doll, dressed in a white coat, and with a hat as nearly resembling the one we had both ad- mired so much. I was rather curious to witness her reception of my present. I found the child swathed in an old blanket, seated in a tumble-down rocking-chair near the fire the doll carefully protected from dirty handling by y r_1 a clean but ragged shawl. "Florence-amelia-ann" smiled graciously on me as I entered. "Oh, mum", she cried, "It's nearly as good as having of it myself," and she laid a little wasted finger on the doll's white headgear. I was satisfied, and hastily bade her "a merry Christmas and happy New Year," leav- ing my offerings in the dirty palm. of the mother, and promising to call again in a few days. Christmas is so full of surprises, un- expected calls, &c, so perhaps I may to forgiven for forgetting the little girl in whom I took more than a passing interest. New Year's Day, and lo, at about eleven o'clock, a weeping, dishevelled woman stood on my doorstep and demanded that I should accompany her forthwith. She told me to come," she wailed, so as you could see how clean she kep' the dolly as you giv' her. She's gone now, an' the doll's in the cotlin with her. Oh, please do come There was no resisting such an appeal. I went. And, smiling placidly, happy, clean, and at rest, lay'; Florencs-amelia-ann," clasping the little white-robed doll to her cold bosom, her- self as sweet-looking in death as her tiny com- panion. FINIS.

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Macmillan's Publications. j The sixth edition of Professor A V Dicey's "Law of the Constitution," contains matter specially added in the shape of fresh Notes. One of these, dealing with Australian Federalism, is designed to bring out the main features of the new type of federal institutions exhibited in the Constitution of that Commonwealth, Under the title, "The Struggle for a Continent," an attempt has been made to present a continuous narrative of early American history by citations of detached passages from the writings of Francis Park- man, the great Canadian historian. The selection made by Mr Pelham Edgar ranges from extracts describing the early days of Spanish adventure down to the capture of Quebec and the conspiracy ot Pontiac. It illustrates fully Parkman's vivid gift of presenting either a scene or a period. The work is published by Messrs Macmillan. Messrs Macmillan will shortly publish in their English Theological Library a new edition of the fifth book of Hooker's "Ecclesiastical Polity," with Prolegomena and Appendices by the Rev. Ronald Bayne. The editor has based his work on the edition by Keble, and has added to Keble's notes a translation of all Latin or Greek Extracts, and a citation in full of all Biblical references. The Prolegomena include a life of Hooker, an essay on his style and characteristics, as well as discussions of Disciplinarian Puritanism,aud of Hooker's views on the Eucharist. Messrs Macmillan will publish shortly a NN-ork by Mr \V R Lethaby;on "London before the Con- quest," dealing with the legendary origin, the rivers, fords, roads and bridge; the walls, gates and quays; then in more detail treating the various quarters of the old town, the ancient buildings, and the municipal institutions. The book is illus- trated with reproductions of many inscriptions and other antiquities either found in London, or relating to it. A popular and summary account of "China and the Chinese," by Professor H A Giles, of Cambridge (Mass.), is published by the Macmillan Co. It describes roughly the language, literature, govern- ment and religion of the country, with additional chapters on the points of affinity between Chinese and Greek civilisation, and on some Chinese manners and customs. Mr Percival Chubb publishes with the Mac- millan Co. a work on the "Teaching of English" in the Elementary and Secondary Schools of America. Mr C S Goldmann, who served as special correspondent for a long period in South Africa, spent much of his time with the troops under General French's command, and thus had ample opportunity of realizing the part played by cavalry in the war. This is what he has laboured to explain in his very detailed and spirited narrative called "With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa,"now published by Messrs Macmillan. But it is no injustice to say that Mr Goldmann's book will derive its unique interest from the pro- fusion of lithographed topographical plans in explanation of each strategic movement or engage- ment, which are probably more complete presenta- tions to the eye of conditions of ground, than any book has ever before been provided with. There are also many excellent photography and apart from the narrative itself, much interest may be claimed for the appendices containing discussions on such kindred subjects as the future of cavalry in war, reconnaissance, the remount and transport systems. Mr Gardiner F Williams, the general manager of De Beers, [has witten a long and detailed account of the diamond mines in South Africa, which is published by Messrs Macmillan. After opening chapters dealing with the traditional part, the story is told from the first discovery, the rush to Kimberley, the growth of organized industry and the great combination. The process of diamond getting is then described in detail, together with the discipline and arrangements of the mining towns: and the last chapters are devoted to dia- monds, diamond markets, and the whole fabric of the trade. The book is provided with some hundreds of photographic illustrations, including, of course, war scenes. "Rome and Reform," by Mr T L Kington Oli. phant, is a work in two volumes, tracing the history of Roman religion and the papal power in relation to the different states of Europe, from the beginn- ing of the sixteenth century. The first volume deals with in turn the history of Italy, Spain, France, and Ireland the second with Poland, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Sweden, Holland and England. Mr Oliphant's conclusions are those of a staunch Protestant, but he writes with a sense of justice, and often of admiration for the other side. The work is issued by 1(ssrs Macmillan and Co.

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Christmas! I Once more we hear their voices, I The merry bells of YLile Once more the earth rejoices And hails the Christ-child's rule, Welcomes his gentle sway, On this sweet Christmas Day. How swiftly the year glided Into the maw of Time, Passed—with its joys and sorrows, Its incidents sublime; Thank God, it brought us Peace In lands beyond the seas. Let us forget to cherish lilwill. or evil thought Let all dissentioris perish, A change of heart be wrought In those who live unblest; Lord, give them peace and rest. Peace and goodwill in heaven, Peace and goodwill on earth Eternal peace was promised At the dear Christ-child's birth. Ring out the old, old chime- Peace, joy, this Christmas-time. 'MARIA\>*E LESTEK.

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PRESTATYN NOTES. (CONTRIBUTES). It behoves us all to be very careful in the language we use when conversing in public, as the police have wide powers to decide whether our style is classic or the reverse. If we speak of 'soul," "hell," or the" devil," we ar',when in Bangor, liable to prosecution for using profane language; the name and place of abode of his Satanic Mjijestymust not be taken in vain-this is a new commandment. In St. Asapb, 8giin, if we stand at our own front door and recite Welsh poetry the representative of law and order steps up and charges us with using profane language." Perhaps there was some excuse for the policeman in this instance, as I have myself noticed the great resemblance between Welsh poetry when recited and profanity, but then I am not to the manner born." To give expression in public to what, by unanimous consent, is deemed filthy and obscene, should be severely dealt with degraded beings of this type deserve no consideration. The temper or frame of mind a man is in when goaded to use profane words is, of course, the real crime. The man is specially dangerous who, while in a bloodthirsty humour, yet smiles and fawns. Violent words sometimes act as a safety- valve to let off superfluous steam. The dash it or "confound it" of the steady-going supporter of Chapel, Church, and State, calls for reprobation in au equal degree to the stronger and more vulgar expletive of the unregenerate, as both denote a departure from that religious philosophic calm to be observed under all circamstanccs, inculcat d and commended by great men in every age Let your yea be ye«, and your nay, nay." It goes almost without saving that violent, abr&lve language directed against a Corporation or Government can be used with impunity, ard is the exception that proves the rule- great latitude is allowed and the scope is unlimited. One peculiarity must, however, be noticed in rela ion to this phase of the subject that the privilege is strictly confined to Do tors of Divinity and to Radical denouncers of the present Government, on the principle that what with them is merely a choleric word is in the mouths of their opponents rank blasphemy. Excess in the use of spirituous liquors has 10 bear the blame for a great deal of the bad lan- guage prevalent; but there are other cootributoiy causes that should be taken into account, and when these are probed into and brought to light, although they do not justify, serve in some degree to mitigate the offence. As a first cause for the production of profane language the rate collector easily comes in fint The amount of abuse heaped on the head of this innocent individual is something appalling, but all to no purpose, as the law is not to be turned aide by these means, but sternly pursues its course. The in< ome t ix collector has much to answer for; the piece of yellow paper which he politely requests you to till up acts as a red rag to a mad bull, and goads the ordinary mild and inoffensive citizen into fury and an outburst of profane language t-nibie to hear, his innocent children fleeing from hi- presence, and the partn r of his joys and sorrowe, whom he swore to love and chough, weeping tears of bitter sorrow at the revelation that her hero is only made of common clay. Urban District Councillors, although placed on a high elevation, and looking down wi h serene contempt on the common ruck, smug, self-satisfied, and with an air of profound wisdom on their benevolent countenances when they condescend to naingle with their inferiors, woold they be sur- prised to hear that they are the cause of profane language in others ? Alas! it is even so. There are people without reverence who dare to cVil in question their sins of omission and commission. There are some who have the downright impudence to criticise and even t ) give instructions to these potentates. It grieves me to the heait to relate tnat there are people who swear, who take even the name of the devil in vain, and in the public street, too, when they review the work of their particular dignitaries. This is no exaggeration, and is greatly to be regretted it would seem to prove that Board Schools have not reached that state of perfection some would like to persuade us they have, and that even the precepts and thunderings of Doctors of Divinity are very little regard d. Poveit,, is a fruitful source of language not appreciated by ears polite, and utterly unsuited to adorn the best society. Sufferers under this in- fliction, it is sad to record, do not usually endure with patience nor meekly bow beneath the yoke. 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