The Aberdare Leader

8'IR:¡¡Ii.illM.1 C.M. Conferences. The Conferences of the Quarterly Association of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Caivinisfcic Methodists, were held last week in Blaenanerch, Cardiganshire I The Rev Rhys Morgan., Llanddewibrefi, was elected Moderator, In the election of examiner of candi- dates for the ministry the Revs Christmas J. Lewis. B.A., Barry, and John Morgan, Bryn Sion, Treeynon, received an equal number of votes. The Moderator gave his casting vote in favour of the Rev J. Morgan, who was consequently declared elected. The Rev William Richards (Briton Ferry) presented the report of the special I committee appointed at the previous association to make inquiry regarding the payment of ministers. It showed that in the majority of cases the minister was considerably underpaid,. the annual min- isterial stipend on an average being £65.. Instances were quoted where ministers had to live even on 13s, per week. Owing to the itineracy system so largely in practice with the denomination, it was I computed that X4,360 was paid annually by the South Wales ministers alone to railway companies in fares. A central fund founded on strong cases was sug- gested, to which all the Churches should be asked to contribute, so that every minister having a pastoral charge might be guaranteed at least a minimum salary oi i!84.—The report, on the motion of the Rev J. Morgan Jones (Cardiff), was adopted, and a committee was appointed to further deal with the question and bring up a report by the next association.

A LIVELY PRINCESS. There is an abundance of good stories like the following in My Memories (Nash), by Princess Caroline Murat: Princess Metternich was original. She once shocked her demure friends by giving a ball at the Austrian Embassy during Lent. Such an in- fraction of religious duty was amazing; but no invitations were declined. Dancing went on un- til midnignt and we were getting hungry. Sud- denly the orchestra ceased playing, and the hostess, standing in the middle of the room, re- minded the assembly that this was a Lenten ball, and that Lent meant fasting; and she warned her friends not to expect any supper, although they might stay as long as they pleased. We imagined that it was merely a joke to hide the fact th»t a supper would presently be announced, and the reputation of the Embassy for hospi- tality be magnificently maintained. No supper was served, however, and the company dispersed to get food elsewhere. I liked Brab (Major-General J. Brabazon). The very first evening at dinner, I remarked that he wore his hair parted in the middle, a I thing I particularly dislike. It gives a man such an effeminate look. Turning to him, I said some- thing of the kind in a low voice. To my horror he called one of the men-servants and bade him fetch a comb; then and there at table, the man holding a mirror, he parted his hair at the side, and I never saw it parted in the middle again, although we remained great friends, and often met in London till, with the courage and pluck which characterised him, he volunteered for the Ashanti war, and the smartest soldier ever in the I Guards re-entered the Army as a trooper, and left Waterloo, with his buttonhole and lavender kid-gloves, to join his regiment.

THE IDEAL WIFE. Dr. Moore, the father of the" hero of Corunna," accompanied the young Duke of Hamilton on a "grand tour" of Europe. Letters reproduced in Intimate Society Let- ters of the Eighteenth Century" (Stanley Paul), edited by the Duke of Argyll, contain the somewhat plaintive reports that this philosophic and steady-going tutor makes of his high-spirited young charge to the then Duchess of Argyll. Incidentally they give a most interesting glimpse of the life of those days: The character of the woman he shall marry will be of great consequence not only for his private happiness, but in determining the walk he is to choose in life. If she be a weak woman, tho' as beautiful as an ange], he will despise her in six weeks; if she be coquettish in the smallest degree he will be offended and unhappy, for he I is naturally Jealouse and infinitely nice in his Ideas of Female decorum. If she be haughty or Capricious he will detest her, and in all these cases will Neglect and abandon her. If your Grace can find such a Woman as I am I about to mention and perswade your son to Marry her, you will render him as happy as he is Capable of being. She must be healthful, well looked, and of a good Family, Elegant and Modest in her Manners and exceedingly Re- served in her conversation with men, sensible but not' ostentatious of her wit and never pre- tending to be better instructed than her Hus- band, Humane and benevolent in her disposition, with a Prudent ambition and desire to see her Husband of importance in the State, with Real freindship and esteem but not an over propor- tion of what is called Love even for her Hus- band—if she has too much of this last she is in danger of becoming troublesome, and will cer- tainly be subjected to bear with caprices from his part. In another letter he says: This is the third passion the duke has had since we cross'd the Sea. They generally affect his appetite, and I can make a. pretty good guess of the highth of his Love by the Victuals he Re- fuses to cat. I intend to make a Thermometer for the Duke's Passion with four degrees: (1) Greens, (2) Fricassees Ragouts, (3) Roast Veal and Fowls, (4) plain Roast Mutton or Beef. And if ever the Mercury mounts so high as the last I shall think the Case alarming and inform your Grace.

-=====-==. New Weseyari Chapel. FOUNDATION STONE LAYING AT ABEKCW MBOI. On Thursday last the foundation stones of the new English Wesleyan Church at Abercwmboi were laid. The Rev. W. Calvert, Aberdare, was the conductor, and the ceremony was opened by the Rev. II, A. Roberts, Mountain Asli, who offered prayer. The first stone was laid by Mr. W. J. Heppell, J.P.; the second by Mrs. G. F. Hodges, Aberdare; the third by Miss Hannah, Ferndale, and the fourth by Miss Edith Collier, Aberaman. Eight bricks were also laid by the follow- ing Misses Dunstan, Aberaman; Magge, Mountain Ash; Prestwood, Aberaman; G. Netherway, Mountain Ash; and G, Collier, Aberaman, and Messrs. E. L). Perkins, H. Greenhalgh, and T. Finner. Several hymns were sung under the con- ductorship of Mr. W. A. Beynon, Aber- aman, and the Rev. W. Calvert closed the meeting by prayer. At 5 o'clock tea was served at Bethle- hem Schoolroom. A large number at- tended, and the following were the tray- liolders —The Misses Dolbel, Miss Maggs, Mrs. and Miss Cartwright, Mrs. and Miss Collier, Aberaman. In the evening a meeting was held at Bethlehem Chapel, which had been kind- ly lent. Dr. Arthur Jones, Mountain Ash, presided, &nd Mr. William Collier opened the meeting by prayer. The Rev. W. Calvert addressed the meeting, and said they had not established a church to compete with others, but to increase the good work already done. He aiso read letters from the Revs. M. Jenkins, Bethesda (B.), and J. B. Davies, Bethle- hem (Cong.), who regretted their inability to attend. The chairman next spoke, and congratulated the members upon the steps they had taken. He said that Abercwmboi needed an English Chapel. An address was then given by the Rev. T. H. Banks, B.A., who hoped that they would generously subscribe towards the building. They had a great work in hand to pay for the building, but they had a still greater work to do, viz., to seek and convert sinners. Mr. Philip Rees, A.C., who represented Bethlehem seek and convert sinners. Mr. Philip Rees, A.C., who represented Bethlehem (Cong.) Chapel, then spoke, and gave the new church a warm welcome to Aber- cwmboi. The Rev. H. A. Roberts next spoke, and thanked Bethlehem Chapel for having given them so much help. He looked forward to seeing the VVesleyans the leading denomination of South Wales, t Mr F. W. Gaunt, Aberdare, proposed a vote of thanks to all who had supported them that day. This was seconded, and the chairman and Mr. Philip Rees re- sponded. The takings for the day were I £ 52 17e. 4d., and the arrangements were in the capable hands of Mr. T. Flooks, Aberaman.

Cwmaman Flower Show. On Thursday the annual show was held at the Cwmaman Public Hall and Insti- tute. The president was Mr. R. R. Davies, manager, Cwmaman Collieries, while the vice-presidents were Mr. J. H: Powell, Danygraig, and Dr. Finney, Aber- aman. The exhibits were of a high staiiclard. -A.wards. Sweet Peas (any variety): 1, John Spurdle. I Dahlias (Pom Pom): 1, John Davey. I Dahlias (any variety): 1, John Davey; 2, Tom Davey. Pinks or Carnations: 1. John Davey. .1 Pansies or Violas: 1, R. A. Dobb; 2, John Davey. Roses: 1, R. A. Dobb; 2, Mrs. T. J. Johnson. Asters: 1, John Evans; 2, Jno. Spurdle. Stocks: 1, John Evans; 2, Chas. Mos- ley. Best Display of Cut Flowers: 1, John Davey; 2, John Evans. Davey; 2, John Evans. Bunches Hardy Annuals: 1, John Davey; 2, John Evans. Best Geranium: 1, Evan Jones; 2, R. A. Dobb. Best Fuchsia: 1, John Davey; 2, James Gough. Campanula (in flower): 1, John Davey; 2, John Lamb. Best Pot Flower: 1, Mrs. M. Lewis; 2, H. Go aid. Best One Fern: 1, John Davey; 2. Jane Griffiths. Best Display of Pot Flowers: 1, R. A. Dobb 2, George Dobb. School Children's Competitions. Sunflower in Bloom: 1, Miss Laura Stone; 2, Master Llewelyn Jones. Bunch of Marigold and Sweet William: 1, Miss H. J. Johnson. Best Collection of Wild Flowers gathered in this district: 1, Florence Gerrard; 2, Miss Jane Griffiths; 3, Annie Chidgey. Largest Dried and' Mounted Rhubarb Leaf: 1, Master Willie Smith; 2, ChaB. Mosley. Heaviest Hen's Egg: 1, Miss Annie Chidgey; 2, M. E. Jones. I Best Painting of Flowers: 1, Emily; 2, Dora; 3, N esgwen. Potatoes (white kidneys): 1, James Gough; 2, Geo. Penny; 3, Win. Smith. I Potatoes (coloured kidneys): 1, James Gough; 2, Robert Gough.; S, John Davev. Potatoes (round white): ], Jas. Gough; 2, .Tames Gerrard; 3, Robert Gough. Potatoes (round coloured): 1, John Davey; 2, James Gough; 3, Mrs. T. J. J ohnson. Collection of Six Distinct Varieties of Potatoes: James Gough; 2, Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 3, James Gerrard. Kidney Beans: 1, James Gough; 2, Geo. Penny; 3, John Spurdle. Carrots: 1, John Davey; 2, Stephen Harries; 3, James Gough. Parsnips: 1, John Davey; 2, James Gough; 3, Mrs. T. L. Davies. Beetroot; 1, John Davey; 2, James Gough; 3, George Penny. Spring Onions: 1, John Davey; 2, John Evans; 3, Tom Davey. Autumn Onions: 1st and 2nd divided, John and Tom Davey. Shallots: 1, John Davey; 2, John I Lamb. Leeks: 1, John Davey; 2, Mrs. T. J. Johnson. Celery: 1, James Gough; 2, John Davey. Broad Beans: 1, James Gough; 2nd, Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 3, Geo. Penny. Pair of Marrows: 1 John Davey; 2, John Spurdle. Best Turnips: 1, Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 2, James Gough; 3, Bob Gough. Rhubarb: 1, Robert Gough; 2, R. A. Dobbs; 3,\Janres Gough. Pickle Cabbage: 1, James Gough; 2. Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 3, John Davey. White Cabbages: 1, John Evans; 2, Miss A. J. Johnson; 3, James Gough. Lettuce: 1, John Davey; 2, T. Davev; 3, Win. Smith. Bunch of Parsley: 1, John Spurdle; 2, Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 3, Janet Griffiths. Bunch of Sage, Thyme, and Spearmint: 1, James Gough; 2, John Davey; 3, Mrs. Penny. Collection of Vegetables: 1, John Davey; 2, James Gough. Collection of Vegetables (not less than six in number): 1, John Davey, James Gough, A. O. Hughes. Collection of Flowers: 1, J. H. Powell- 2, W. F. Parry de Winton. Display of Cut Flowers: 1, W. F. Parry de Winton. Best. Shallow Frame or Section Honey: 1, Chas. Mosley; 2, Mr. T. J. Johnson. Doz. White Eggs: Mrs. T. J. Johnson won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Doz. Brown Eggs: 1, James Gough; 2, Mrs. T. J. Johnson; 3, F. Chidgev. Pair of Fowls (1910): Mrs. T. J John- son won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Pair of Ducks (1910): Mrs. T. J. John- son, 1st and 2nd; 3rd, James Gough. Loaf of Bread: 1, C. P, 2« Mrs. W. H. John; 8. W. F. Llewelyn. Best and Neatest Kept Garden: 1; John Davies; 2, Joseph Dobb; 3, James Gough; 4, James Gerrard; 5. P. Johnson. Best Allotment Ground: 1, John Davey; 2, Robert Davey. 1 of Flowers & Plants 1, William Chappell. Best and Neatest Kept Cottage Front Flower Garden and Windows (all front to be considered): 1, George Penny; 2. S. A. Larimore; 3, W. Edwards. ( The committee of show are presenting a Silver Cup to the competitor who will win the greatest number of points in the flower and poultry show. The poultry show will be held in November. Up to the present the three first are John Dovey, 71; James Gough, 53; Mrs. T. J. Johnson, 38. During the day Master Llewelyn Jones (Eos Bach) and Miss Nellie Jones sang, while Master Roger Thomas accompanied on the harp. Selections were also played by the Cwmaman Silver Band. The show was a great success. Mr. David Rees, Llwydcoed House, performed the secretarial duties. The treasurer was Dr. R" F. Thomas, Hillside, Cwmaman.

Death of Mr William Thomas, Werfa. We regret to record the death of Mr. William. Thomas, Werfa House, Aber- nant, which occurred on Sunday evening last after a long and painful illness. The deceased gentleman, who was 51 years of age, had been connected with the Werfa Colliery under Messrs. James Evens and Co., and subsequently under the Marquis of Bute for about 40 years. After having filled various positions he succeeded his father, the late Mr. David Thomas, as manager of the colliery. This position he, filled for the past 20 years, until the colliery was closed a few months ago. Mr Thomas had not enjoyed his normal health for some considerable time. He went to Aberystwyth a fortnight ago, but his health did not improve with the change of air. He returned home last Saturday, and straightway took to his bed. He expired on the follow- ing evening. The late Mr. Thomas was highly respected by all with whom he came in contact. Some years ago he associated himself with local public af- fairs, and served as a member on the late School Board. The deceased gentleman's only brother is Mr. Richard Thomas, manager of the Main Colliery, Skewen, and his wife died in 1807. Mr. Thomas leaves a family of two sons and four daughters. They are Messrs. David and Rees Thomas, Mrs. James Williams, of Werfa; Mrs. Jenkins, Aberbargoed (late of New Tredegar); Miss Annie Thomas and Miss Mabel Thomas. The funeral takes place at the Aberdare Cemetery to-day (Thursday). .lJIIIdii to.

'811t- Revival Converts and Drink. Mr*. Edgar Jones, M.P. on Temperance. At the United Kingdom Alliance jSTational Meetings, held in Llandrindod Wells last week. Mr Edgar Jones, M.P., pointed out that the Licensing Bill was thrown out not because of its temperance provisions, but because of its financial provision-it touched vested interests, Last year the Liberal Government did what it had a perfect right to do, and what it ought to do-put the financial provision into a Finance Bill. (Cheers). At the last election those proposals were bitterly and strenuously fought by the trade, but the party of progress had won —(cheers)—and the path for temperance reform would be easier in the future. He maintained the question of the drink traffic was at the root of all social troubles. He told of the mighty fight with drink which revival converts had. waged. If Wales had been granted the freedom to deal with the traffic in 1904 alnd 1905 great things would have been done, and Wales would have been made a prohibition country. (Cheers.) But for the drink all the revival converts Would now be singing the songs of Zion. (Cheers).

QUICK BRAINS AND SOUND FRAMES. A QUESTION OF HEALTH. How to protect yourself against disease. If you would secure Health and Happi- ness. Vivacity and Vitality, a Quick Brain and a Sound Frame, the Power to Protect Yourself against Disease and the Stamina sustain yourself in the stirring, stren- uous days of the 20bh century-if you Would secure these priceless boons, then We say Use Vi-Cocoa daily; This splendid preparation—one of the greatest discoveries of modern times— will bring to you the blessings enumerated. The time to use Vi-Cocoa, is noto T-here is no time like the present, for the Resent only is ours. Record your support to Vi-Cocoa by purchasing a packet to-day! Any grocer or store-keeper will be glad to supply you with a packet. He will do it for sixpence. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for ^Mrf-Cocoa -it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d, Packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.

BITS PROM BOOKS. THE FINAL SCENE AT FGTHERINGAY. The tragedy on the scaffold at Fotheringay Castle is one that has graven itself upon the pages of English history, and though it has )ften been described, the account reprinted in Miss Maud Stepney Raw son's Bess of Hard. wick and her Circle (Hutchinson), from a State MS., by A Catholic," brings it once more vividly before us. Shrewsbury, much against his will, had been summoned to attend the execution, and was with Mary on the scaffold in her last hour: The Earl of Shrewsbury then spoke to her and told her that he would pray with her and for her. "My Lord," quoth she, "if you will pray for me I thank you; but, in so doing, pray secretly by yourself, for we will not pray together." Her meditations ended, she rose up and kissed her two gentlewomen, and bowed her body towards her men, and charged them to remember her to her sweet son, to whom she sent her blessing, with promise to pray for him in heaven; and lastly to salute her friends, and so took her last farewell of her poor servants. The executioners then began, after their rough manner, to dis- robe her, and while they were so doing she looked upon the noblemen, and smilingly said, "Nov/ truly, my Lords, I never had two such grooms waiting on me before!" Then, being ready for the block, one of her women took forth a handkerchief of cambric — all wrought over with gold needlework—and tied it about her face; which done, Fletcher willed her to die in the true faith of Christ. Quoth she: "I-believe firmly to be saved by the passion and blood of Jesus Christ, and therein also I believe according to the faith of the ancient Catholic Church of Rome, and therefor I shed my blood."

A MINISTER'S MEMORIES. j The Memories" (Culley) of the Rev. Charles H. Kelly are full of lively humour like the following: At Dr. Bunting's funeral service in City-road Chapel, Mr. Bowers prayed fifty-seven minutes. Dr. Leil'child said of that prayer that it gave him the most lively sense of eternity he ever had. When questioned [as to his orthodoxy] the young divine said, Having lived eight months with Mr. (his superintendent), I am fully convinced as to the doctrine of purgatory; and, if I stay with him a little longer, I shall have no doubt as to the doctrine of eternal punishment." In our Didsbury time a new superintendent' went to the Oxford-road Circuit, Mr. T. P. Bunt- ing being circuit steward. The excellent mini- ster took with him a favourite jackdaw. His predecessor left a prowling cat in the house. During the night the cat caught and ate the bird. The poor parson was grief-stricken at his loss, and bewailed it to his steward, who gravely and promptly said If the circuit cat eats the Super's daw, What, in that case, is Methodist law? I should say, in a case like that, The Super should eat the circuit cat! In America I heard of three men who were conversing about mistaken identity. One said he had been mistaken in Berlin for Bismarck. The second declared that he had been mistaken for Mr. Gladstone; the third, a humorous Irish- man, said, "I can beat you both. I was sitting in the Central Park one day when a man clapped me on the shoulder and shouted, v\ hy, nol) Moses, is that von ?

A PASTORAL. The sun was rising in the west,_ anu shed i beams on Cedarcrest, where pensive goat and sportive cow were perched upon the cedai bough, says Emporia Gazette. There Frank McLennan watched his flocks and slugged th gentle sheep with rocks, and drove his hcns to lakelet's brim that they might dive and bathe and swim. The pigs were climbing elms and fiis, and hired men gathered cockleburs; a docto, passed on horse's back, and all the ducks called loudly quack! The fruit agent asked tc> stay all night; the horses whinnied Neigh. Peace hovered o'er the prairie.wide; the catt {owe J the horses nighed; and sounded throug nd village smoke, the bark of watchdog, elm, and oak; and he who owned these rustic scenes, had Beeded down his farm to beans. How the henpecked man does crow when he is away from home.

Mra Keir HeLivdie. "Growth of the Power of the Throne." Mr Keir Hardie, M.P., speaking at Tynemouth on Saturday, said that the Labour Party had seen fit to revise the opinion that all Tories were stupid and t all Liberals honest. (Cries of "No!" and Yes and a voice Go on rub it in well.") He found hoaest men in all parties and dishonest knaves, too. The growth of the Labour Party meant that the working class was rais- ing itself up from being a. subordinate i class, and was making itself the ruling I class. Just in proportion as the work- ing class became strong politically, so !I did the wealthy class become weak politically. When the time came, as the time would come, when the work- ing class would be the ruling class, then they would insist upon as good social status for themselves and their bairns as the rich did to-day. That was what he meant when he said that all parties had reason to fear their growth and had reason to do all they could to check that growth. This applied as much to one side in politics as it did to the other. This country in its government was becoming less democratic. The power of the Cabinet was growing, and the control of the House of Commons over it was nothing like so effective as it was even twenty years ago. With the growth of the power of the Cabinet the growth of another power was becoming stronger every year. He referred to the power of the Throne. Every influence which worked in the dark and over which they had no con- trol was an influence that ought to be held in check. He did not want to see a liepublican agitation renewed in this country but if things went on as they were going on now the day would come I when the battle of the people against privilege would require to be fought over again, and the rights of the House of Commons won afresh.

Mountain Ash Jottings. BY H LUCIFER." I Amateurish attempts at cross-examin- ing by defendants at the Police Court are very amusing if they are not exactly instructive. Such a policy is very rarely wise, for the Stipendiary is never im- pressed by a very loquacious defendant any more than by a "silver tongued"' witness. At Abercynon Police Court last Thursday a tradesman from Ynysybwl caused some merriment by questioning P.S. Griffiths. "Do you know that you are on your oath, sergeant said the in- terrogator. "Yes, I am aware of that" calmly replied the officer. Then why don't you speak the truth ?" retorted the defendant. At the same Court there were two charges of police assault against a young man from Abercynon. After the wit- nesses had given their evidence the de- fendant made a lengthy statement, de- claring that he was a marked man by the police, and that one of the constables had interfered unnecessarily with him when he was proceeding home quietly. The Stipendiary remarked that he did noi believe this. Policemen did not want to add to their work unnecessarily. If a man, though he were drunk in the street, walked pretty steadily without interfer- ing with anybody, the policemen let him go. A policeman's work was difficult enough and there was no necessity to create more work. In a case of "drunk" from Penrhiw- ceiber, the sergeant who gave evidence said that his "client" was helplessly drunk and sleeping on the side of the street. The Stipendiary imposed a fine of 5s. and costs and told the defendant to make a present of ^5 to the sergeant for looking after him. r Another defendant, who was brought up on the "usual" charge, said he was simply standing near a crowd who were singing a duet. rc How many were sing- ing this duet-" asked the Stipendiary. There were S or 9 of them replied the defendant amidst a titter of laughter. The police are continuing their vigi- lant efforts to stop the nuisance of stone- throwing by boys. One lad was brought up last week from Ynysybwl, but for a wonder he was let off on paying the costs. Capt. Gray ought to have been on the I Bench. I see that a committee at Mountain Ash have decided to hold 12 concerts annually for the benefit of workmen who through various causes are "down on their luck." This is a very laudable scheme, and it is hoped that money will be transferred to persons who are really and genuinely deserving of help. It is not always easy to diagnose the truL- needy and there have been many in- stances in Mountain Ash and elsewhere where persons who were better off than those who gave their sixpences and shillings, have received large sums in charity. The strictest investigation should be made by a small committee into every case where it is proposed to render aid. It should be ascertained whether the "II person is in receipt of compensation, and how much, and if he is in receipt of Friendly Society money, and how much. If that man's income from these sources amount to as much or more than his or- dinary wage when working, then he may well be passed over, and the charity fund applied to a person who, though he may be struggling to work, still suffers priva- tions though ill-health and a large family. The distribution of alms is one of the most difficult tasks in the world. It is so L,Lr, to distinguish between the deserv- ing and the undeserving, between the genuine and the fraudulent. It happens not infrequently that the honest poor are too modest and r-elf-respectful to call attention to their poverty, while other:, who are not nearly so badly on. "wire pull" their friends to organise a concert or h raffle on their behalf. The com- mittee formed at Mountain Ash should be on their guard as to where the money is going. A word to the wise ought to be sufficient. It was said that the late Col. Ingersoll, America, distributed charity wholesale without making hardly any enquiries as to who and what were the objects of his generous heart. He was admonished one day by a friend, who remarked to him that he was certainly being imposed upon by some of his correspondents. H No $"" matter," he replied, "better that should be defrauded a hundred timt than that one deserving case should g6 unrelieved." This sounds very nice and Christ-like and all that, but after all it has often been proved that indiscriminate charity is worse than useless, and ought to be abolished. During the la6t week a gentleman with, unlimited wealth has amounced that he is prepared to financially assist persons who are about to commit suicide through poverty. Shoals of applications have al- ready reached him. If these people will put it to him that if he does not assist them, they will commit suicide, then the benevolent gentleman referred to is in a very unenviable ard responsible position. If there is to be a campaign to reduce the number of suicides why should not another person rise up and promise to provide sweethearts for those who have hitherto failed to be suited or have been rejected? I believe that the statistics prove that quite as many people do away with themselves owing to being crossed or disappointed in love, as do because of poverty. General Booth promised some- thing in this direction a few years ago, but I am not aware that anyone has gone to have a look round his establish- ment for a suitable husband or wife, though no doubt many a person could go further and fare worse.

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