Denbighshire Free Press

A PRINCESS IN PRISON. An interesting portion of "Tho Daughter of Louia XVI. a translation of a book by M. G. Lenotre rendered into English-by lr. J. Lewis May, is the part that deals with the Duchess of Angouleme's imprisonment in thoTemple with her little brother, the Dauphin Louis XVII. It is for the most part a story of humiliations and priva- tions endured with Royal dignity and pride. Here is an account of her prison in the Temple: The young Princess's room on the topmoet floor of this stronghold was of no very generous dimensions--it was 15ft. square. But to make up for this it was 16ft. high, and the vaulted ceiling had recently had a coat of whitewash. The apartment was furnished just as it had been when Marie Antoinette took up her quarters there. It contained a large four-poster hung with green damask, which belonged to the Queen, and which Madame Elizabeth had occu- pied after her departure; a smaller bed for Marie Therese; a mahogany chest of drawers with a marble top, on which was placed a mir- ror; a sofa, two armchairs and a screen, and a table by the side of each bed. The pattern of the wall-paper consisted of wavy lines in very pale blue and green. A dressing- room had been fitted up in the south-west turret, to which access was gained through a sort of lobby shut off by a white door. This dressing- room was about 8ft. square. Such was Madame Royale's limited domain. In it she passed a laborious and monotonous exist- ence, amid a weary and unbroken solitude, like a castaway on a desert shore. Madame Eliz.ri.beth had trained iier to do her hair, dress herself, and lace her corsets without assistance. When she had put her room in order and dressed her- self the would sprinkle water about to fresher the air, ffi."nd her stockings, her dresses, and "even her shoes," in order not to have to ask any favours of her gaolers." Then, to make up for the lack of proper exercise, she would walk about as briskly as she could for an hour, timing herself by her watch. Afterwards she would take down a book from one of the little shelves fixed in the corners of the chimneypiece. Her mother and aunt had left a few books behind them, including La Harpe's "Travels," which I ah. read through sever-41 times. Three times a day the Commissioners came to inspect her room, exhibiting more or less severity as their zeal or fear impelled them. for they were afraid of the plots which this girl of fifteen might be hatching all by herself. Come now, Citoyenne. have you got many knives?" No, Messieurs, only two." None in the drawer of your dressing-table? and no scissors? -No, messieurs no." One day they found her stove alight. May we ask why you have lit a fire?" "To make some water hot to put my feet in." What did you light it with? "A flint and steel." "Who gave it to you?" I do not know." Well, we shall take it away from you for the time being. We do so for your own good, lest you fall asleep and get burnt at the fire. There is nothing else you have got?" No, Messieurs." For seven months the Com- irnune supplied men who were not ashamed to go l about such pitiable work as this.

CHURCH DEFENCE LEAGUE. The monthly meeting of this League was held on Monday evening last. Tber; was It good attendance, but the business tran sacted was of a routine character.! EARLY LAMBS. An Ewe blonging to Mr Lightbound, of Frou, C wrn, gave birth to two lambs on Tuesday last. Considering the exposed position of the farm. the owner is to be congratulated on his good fortune. CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. The annual meeting of the above club took place on Monday last. Mr H A Cleaver pres- ided, and there was a full muster of members. The accounts for the past year were submitted and adopted. Mr H A Cleaver was re-elected president,, and the Vice-Presidents, and the various Committees were elected for the ensn- ing year. It wus announced that a lecture on Tariff tieform would take place on the follow iqg Thursday. The annual dinner was fixed for the 14th instant. DE&TH OF MRS. DAVIES, COED ESGOB. We regret to announce the death of Mra Mary Davies, of Coed Esgob, which took place on the 27th ultumo, at the residence of her youngest son, Mr Thoma.s Davies. at the age of 73 years, after a long illness. The funeral took place on Saturday last, at the Baptist burial ground, Llannefydd. The Rev Benjamin Evans, Rhuddlan. and other members of the connexion officiated at the grave. She was best known to the people of Llannefydd, where the greater portion of her life was spent. Woods' Peppermint Cure has for many years had a very large sale in Australia and neigh- bouring colonies, South Africa, the Straits Settlements, &c. Its introduction into Great Britian has been more recent, but it is rapidly gaining the same lead here that it enjoys else- where. It positively cures coughs and colds quickly and pleasantly-the only preparation in the world of which this can bs truthfully said. Of all chemists in Is lid. and 2s 9d. j bottles.

Forest of Christmas Trees at The Schools. A very unique entertainment and a forest of Christmas trees was organized by Mrs Fortrey Heap, of Pen Dinas, and a com- mittee of ladies, was arranged at St Asaph schools on New Year's Day. The trees had been artistically arranged and loaded with hundreds of gifts-with fantastic globes and fairy lights, Chinese lanterns in abundance, and the whole display was a veritable fairyland with a bevy of little fairies and the ever-welcome" Father Christmas," with his scarlet dress, long grey beard, so familiar to the little ones. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be given to the Society for the Pxevention of Cruelty to Children, the object of which is to s care that the life of every child in the land shall be at least endurable. This was the first local ventnre, and it was crowned with success, due in a great measure to the skilful organization of Mrs Fortrey Heap, who spared neither time nor expense in attaining the object in view. A very pretty small tree was provided and decorated by the Hon Mrs Mary Hughes, of Kinmel. The following ladies had charge of the various trees :—Miss Fosbery, Mrs and the Misses Campbell (Glanllyn) Miss Stock (Angorfa), and Miss Lund, the Misses Dixon, the Misses Pryce, Misi Edwards (The Palace), the Misses Walthall, Mrs and Miss Graves, Miss Watts, Miss Hatper Lewis, Mrs Richard Davies, and Mrs Mostyn Davies. The rof r^huieut stall was managed bV Misses Bihby, of Fachwen, and a staffof willing helpers; Miss Dorothy Walton ftvaus, weighing machine; Mr Percy Davies, sweet sGali Mr Moaiton Davies, eleetrio bowl, which AAnaAsi .n.a of I a il (t K tn »» UAUOW w»i o VI. &«:46"&. The afternoon entertainment drew a large attendance of the leading families of the district. Cut Williams Wynn, D.S.O., introduced Col Heaton, the President of the Branch, who gave a short address on the work of the Society. AuaougnC those present were the following:-Laay Florentia Hughes, Hon Miss Mary Hughes, Mrs Aiken and party (BodelwydJan), Mrs Mellor (Abergele), Mrs Ward, Col Heaton, Mrs Heaton and party, Col Williams Wynn, D.S.O., Mrs Richardson, M r K Hichardooti, Mr M M Richardson (Trefnant), Miss Stronge, Col and Miss Mesham, Misses Lewis (Denbigh), Miss Heaton (Arosfa, Trefnant), Miss M Heaton, Miss Edwards, Mr Lardlaw Edwarnt3 (The Palace), Mr and Mra Branston, Mrs Gregson Ellis, Mrs E Watkin Davies, Mrs Lewis (-J!reilwy). Rev W J Davieq and Mrs Davies, Rev D C Owen, Rev D Lester Jones, Miss Clough Miss E Clough, MissEGriffith (Garn), Mrs Walthall, Mr Brian Walthall, Mr C L Fosbery, Mr P Johnston, Mr and Mrs Owen Watts, Miss Brooke Cunliffe, Mrs Buxcon, Mrs and Miss Cleaver, Mrs Brinkley, Mrs Standish Hore, Mrs and Miss Griuisiey, Mr and Mrs Mainer, &e. The St Asaph String Band, who are in. dispensable at nearly all our social functions, played selections at intervals. Colonel Johnston, C.M.G., all Father Christmas," bad charge of the "dip," and proved a great attraction. An item evoking considerable interest was the procession of fairy carol singers and the rendition of carols by tnew. Mrs Johnbton bad taken gruat oaie in their equipment, and Miss Gladvis Hote was responsible for their training. Toe carolers were as under:-Violet Lea, Alice G william, Maria Jones, Edith Smith, Flume Kelly, Jeonie Gallagher, May Deed, May Pee w, Lizzie A Parry, Josephine Jones, Winnie Jones, Maggie Hughes, Nellio Yeoman, Elsie Smith, Elma Fowles, Cissie George, Dorothy Williams, Maggie Jones. Blodwen Thomas, Edie Hashes, Ada Ash ton, Barbara Vaughan, CiB8ie Edwards, Blodwêu lobert8, Annie Detd, Maud Bathers The little per- Vaaghan, Cissie Edwards, Blodwen Roberts, formers were received with rounds of applause. I The evening entertainment was on the same lines as the afternoon, with Mr E Mainer as Father Christmas." The gross receipts were £:39 4s 10J; expenses st7. 19s 3d., leaving a handsome contribution to the Society ot £ «U 51 7d.

Entertainment at the Workhouse. I It is surely a remarkable siyn of the times, the great interest taken by resiJeuta and others in the welfare o. the inmates of this model institution. In thy afternoon of Tuesday last, a plentiful suppy of bunloaf. cakes, &cM and agooi tea was given to a 1 the inmates. To enable tho Master and Matron to make the treat po sible, .several generous donatione had been sent, viz. ;£ 1 from Mr H Ll ONen, of Nortnop 21 Is from Mrs de lUnce, one of the guardians for Rhyl iCl Is fro n Mr S C WOldward, of Bryniau, Melitien, and a successful Liver- pool builder-a native cf St Asaph. Mr John Williams, of Colliogwooj-io id, had generously provided half pouuiot tea and 1 lb of sugar for each of the wtinon 2 oz. of tobacco for each of the men, aul a big of sweets for each of toe childre i, altoii'jther a handsome gift. Ic addition to Lhe officers several local ladies assisteJ at the tea, Mrs Johnston and Miss Johnston, of \Vb- fair Miss Watts, Mils Hore (-lit) is al wt willing to help in every good work;. An- and Miss Griuisiey. In the evening a grand concert was held in the dining hall, presided ov. r hy the Rev D C ONen, and the followiug vi3U<r-< rom the city were praseat:— Mrs \V J Davies, Miss Hore, Miss Grimsley, Mrs Mainer, and Miss Cartie, Rev D Lester Jones, Misses Lloyd, Arsyllfa Mrs Muru- ford, Mr and Mrs Wvnne Davies and Miss Florrie Kelly, Miss Williams (organist). The opening piece WAS a pianoforte solo by Miss A S Roberts, followed by a recita- tion by Maud Tut ley, entitled, Queen Victoria's Tears." The violin solo by Miss Lloyd, of St Arsyllfa, proved a delightful treat to the inmates, for they chtered to the echo, and prossed for an encore, which was responded to. Tiie old favourite Ora Pro Nohib was fervently sung by Miss M Parry Hughes. The following songs were given (in character by the children), Grandmother's old," Pancy Faces," The Gleaners," and Mr Golliwog good-night,"—all evidencicg careful training on the part of the officers. "The Star of Bethlehem" and "The Village Blacksmith," by the Rev D Lester Jones, were capitally given. A duett (in Welsh) by Misses L A Williams entitled Mae Duw yn galw," secured a well deserved encore. The song "Daddy," by Lizzie Williams was sung with much feeling. The song Jack's Yarn," by the Master, and all present joining in the chorus, whs a treat. The Song that reached my Heart," by Miss M L Roberts, also evoked loud cheers. The rest of the pio^ramme was mfrde up of recitations by the children. Before concluding, the Rev D C Owen proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Williams, the matron, and the other officers, for the trouble taken by them in deerating the room, and preparing the tea. The motion was can led with cheers. The Master responded. A dem&nd by one of the inmates for three cheers for 44 Father Christmas" was heartily responded to, with" For she is a jolly good lady," and up to that moment the writer was not aware of the identity of the mythical visitor—The inmates had however identified her as Miss Hore, and they were correct.

DEATH AND FUJSERAL OF MR WILLIAM JONES, PLAS LLAN, LLANGANHAFAL. We much regret to record the death of Mr William Jones, a greatly respected farmer of this district (age 66). The deceased had suffered for some considerable time, but after everything that medioal skill and the careful nursing of his beloved wife and daughters, he passed peacefully to his reward on Friday, January 1st. He was a man of great iniluence, and many came to him to seek advice. He was of a most genial disposition, and his loss will be a great one for the district at large. He was a faithful member of the Gellifor C.M. Church, which church has lost a very good supporter. Great sympathy is extended to his wife, three daughters, and two sons who mourn bid loss. Oue daughter, un- fortunately, arrived too lato to see him from America, and only returned home on Wednesday last quite unexpectedly. She was not due back for another fortnight, but cD bearing of her father's serious illness she hurried back. The inteimeut took place at Rhydy- cilgwyn Cemetery, and the funoral pro- cession was one of great magnitude, which proved the great esteem and respect the deceased was held. About 50 vehicles followed, with a great number of sympath- izer* on foot. The corter/H was headed by Dr T O Jones, Ruthin, and the officiating ministers, Rev J D .Jones, Gellifor, and Rev David Jones, Rhuddlan. The principal mourners were:—Mrs Jones (wife), Miss Jones and Mrs Davies, Gellifor (daughtets) Mr William Jones and Mr George Jones (sons), Mrs JLJavies, Tir Maes; Mr William Davies, Gellifor; M rand Mrs Williams, Cae Drain Mr D,tvies, Segrwyd Mr Davies, Penffordd- wen. Amongst the general publio we noticed the following :-Mr aryl Mrs Thomas Jones, Plas Coch; Mr Williams, Plas Ward; Mr Price Jones/ Trefnaut; Mr R Roberts, Trefnant Isa Mr John Morris, Trefnaut Mr Jones, Rhydyciigwyn; Mr Rowlands, Ty Coch Mr Roberts, Glyttir; Mr Jones, Peurhos Mrs Davies, Rhiwbebyll; Mr Roberts, Tyn Lon Mr Jones, Glanclwyd Mr Lloyd, jon., Cotton Hati Mr Owen, Wern Farm Mrs Parry, Llewesog; Mr Bull, Geliifor; Mr Thomas Roberts, Llau- ganliatal; Mr Owen Lloyu; Mr Williams, Glaaelwyd; Mr ORen Hughes, Lla&- rhaiaor Mr Thomas, Naunerch Mr Owen Jones, Bryntirion; Mr Leathes, Ruthin; Mr Jones, Llanbedr Farm; Mr Jarrett, Fron ganol; Mr Pugh. Rbydoneo; Mr Owen, Llawog; Mr Lloyd, Liangwy(an; Williams, Ty Braaaer; Mr Pritchard, Denbigh; Mr Williams (Bradley's); Mr Homphrey Lloyd, Glanclwyd &c., &c. The coffin, which was of solid oak, mounted with brass furniture, was the workmanship of Messrs E and Thomas Roberts, Llanganbafal. The carriages were supplied by Mr David Jones, Denbigh. The funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr R Lloyd Joues (Densons), Denbigh. Wreaths were sent from the following :— "In loving memory," from 01 wen; 44 In loving memory." from Willie and Magaie the Hon and Mrs Lawrence Brodrick, Coed Coch Mr and Mrs D MacNieoll, Aber- gele; and Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones, Plas Coch &e.

Rain Fall, 1908. Owing to pressure on our space the statistics relating to the rainfall for 19GS, received from Garn, Cae Gwvn, Heublas, Naatlys, the Asylum. Llyn Bran, Vale of Ct wya Sanatorium, &c., have been held over till next week.

Denbigh Churtch Services. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. I ST. ,dAltY.8 EXGLISH—Matins, 10.rU) a.m. Processional Hymn, 79. Venibe, Dr Cooke. Psalmp, J Turle, W Baale, and Hawes. Te Deum, R Cooke. Benedicts, Lord Mornington. Hynns 77, 488, 219. WELSII-Evetisong, 6.30 p.m. ST. DAVID'S. WELSH—Mattins, 10.30 a m. ENGLISH—Evensong, 6 30 p.m. Processional Hymn, 76. P-alms, Rev U A Wickes and J Turle. Magnificat, Dr Boyce. Nunc Dimittis, J Battishill. Authem, Arise and Shine (Elvey). Hymn: 81, 220. _n.n

THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS will meet Saturday, January 9th Bryngwyn Wednesday, January 13th HofoUuims Saturday, January 16ch Glanyw ru at 11 a.m. LI

Market Prices. DENBIGH, WEDNESDAY.—Fowls, 4 to 4- 6 I per couple ducks, is to 4s 6d per couple ttrgs. 8 and 9 for Is; fresh butter, l-i 2i to 1-t 31 per lb; small tubs, Is 2d per lb; beof, t', I to Ijd per lb mutton, 8d to lOd per 'b; lamb, 8J to 9d per lb; fat pigs, R'l to ¡jd 4 per lb; English wool, 7d per lb; Wttlsh woo), Od per lb.

EVERYTHING NEW. NO OLD STOCK. DENSONS GREAT ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING jTHE SHOPPING n » y = CENTRE b A L Ci OF DENBIGH. I —————————————— COMMENCES WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6th, 1909, continues for ONE MONTH. REAL BARGAINS. I The success and popularity of our SALES depends not only on the { Quality of our well-known GOODS, but more so on the exceptional BARGAINS we Offer. HALF-PRICE DAYS WEDNESDAYS, Jaannud ar2y 71th3, tha, nd20th, SATURDAYS, January 23rd and February 6th. -+- ==————— — t TERMS:-CASH. Write for Sale Catalogue. I DENSONS, Drapers, Denbigh. 'I And at Chester. 'I

IS TOITR EDUCATION" RIGHT? Mr. John Stewart Remfngtorn, in "The Evi- ration of To-morrow" tPitman), apparently thinks that rnoclern educationalists still pay too much attention to the things that arc impractic- able. He tells an anecdote ot a Hniieyhury boy who. after leaving school and working for some time in a bank, met his old headmaster, who asked him pleasantly If he jetind his work in- teresting? "Interesting!" replied the youth, with disgusted, pride. kvliy, if I tfxmght that tliis work was beginning to interest me. I should shoot, myself at oir c." Contrast with this young Englishman the young American who, while talc- ing a course at the Wharton School of Com- merce, Pennsylvania, exclaimed: "In another half-year I am going into my uncle's business as a manager, and I guess they won't have to teach me much when I land up there. Ir. Remington is "down eon Tom Drown: There is. for example, a k called Torn Brown's Schooldays,' well written, delightful, a sentimental picture of antiquated life, the squire's on at the public school, righteous, strong-armed, ready-fisted. Smell n being no longer exists, and yet the hook is real by almost every schoolboy, and exerts a tremendous influ- ence. It, like a thousand other things, is like a hand clawing out of the past, and keeping our attention on needs that have- been satisfied, in- stead of on the needs of the present and future. ft did good in itf; day, but its day was long ago, and now it docs real harm by bringing boys to school with a completely wroiig idea of what school-life is to; be."

CAN YOr WRITE: AS WELL? i. In "The Writing of English" (Henry 5*rowde), by P. J. Hartog. written with trie I Assistance of Mrs. Arn-, H. Langdon. Mr. Hartog declares that the average English boy cannot write English, and proceeds: Boys who enter our public schools inarticulate often leave them inarticulate. My son,' said a banker to a friend of la',ct v. ltas I)epri Pt (naming one of the first public schools in i England), and he can Ol.\iy write letters of which the youngest clerk in my office would be; A of standing, Mr. Noah Kofp, deck-red not long f sitne that hardly a boy who eai.ie into a business 1 office could express himself properly. It took him three- or four years to learn to write a busih ness letter unassisted." Yet it is in this interesting way that a littl'a girl of thirteen described a picture by Mason ivi the Tate Gallery Facing the west is the title I have a picture. The picture shews a man leading a white horse. Over its back is a coat, and by .ts rr'L <, side hang the unused stirrups. xik. IIW" "G evidently been riding, but is now leading Ins horse to the blacksmith's shop, for in his hand he is carrying a horseshoe, which the hors<- has cast. They have their backs to us. The man is wearing a blue coat and brown trousC'?e. he has also a wide-awake hat. His red tie w being blown by the evening breeze. Thetwomernak- ing their way over a. moor, At the back ot the pifturo is the sinking sun. which is a great con- trast to the green moorland. In the foreground of the picture is a por.d which the man ha~ crossed by stepping-stones, biingi- the hor.-fi with him. At the right-hand corner of the picture grow the reeds and rushes. Among these four wild ducks enjoy the summer evening. The reflec- tion of the"horse may be seen in the water. in the fa" distance there i,{ a clump of trees on the horizon, and a pathway leading to them. B) this way the two arc travelling.

TITE BEAUTY OF DAMASCUS. In his" Cairo, Jerusalem, and Uamnseue" (Chatto and Windus). dr. D. S. la.r6(Ùuth puts the finest writing in the hook into the Damascus portion, thougn he remuks tno.t tho Eastern admiration for Danuisciw was probacy influenced by certain material comfort. cbicgy it,3 abundant fruit, and, in ordinary circum- stances, the cheapness of living. This is his summing up of its attractions: The great Umayvad Mceque. nmch of it brand new, i. the one important edifice whither ihe sightsec.r hastens there are besides on;* or two show-houses, gorgeous rather than beautiful, and the bazaars, st ill illustrative of ^Oriental manners, are probably roofed with .European materials and largely stocked with Ivuropean poods. The beauty of the place lies re.:her in its natural than its artificial endowments. Its situation is, indeed, neither wild nor grand; but the contrast between its luxuriouc 'vegeta- tion, with it.i copious waters, nnd the arid region which often lies bt*T'.v.u it and tno traveller's sfcytiu^-ivD-nt or c.c.ii'.u coj^ecti ,t in me nMn<1 wIJTi Trasrern conceptions or :-ara- dise, literally a garden., and neve.- represented without trees and running water. A fountain enlivens the courtyard ot every housv. To him who looks down upesi the city from Mown* Ivasion the minareh? and castle battlements appear to rjse out. of an orchard peace seems to r-ign within its walls, and) plenteousneas within its palaces. To the south west the snow of Mount Hormon. lemks a touch of Alpine beauty to the scene. The mountains which surround it on three skies are iao more tnaii a backiirour. i to the picture, viewed from the csaftfi: they are a natural finish to the landscape, rust a bulwark of defence:

A POET'S STATELY LOVE LETTER. Mr. G. C. Macaulay, in his "James 'I iiom- eon" (Macmillau), has some interesting'things to eav about the author of The &eason.& Of Thomson Murdoch Such was his extreme sensibility,, so perfect the harmony of his organs wit!! the sentiments of his mind, that hi.^ looks alviitys announced, and half expressed, what he was about, to say, and his voice corresponded exactliv, to the man- ner and degree in w.hioh he was aifected. Tbi" sensibilty had one in-jonvenieneo attending it, tliat ib rondcrcd him the very worst reader of good poetry; a passage of Virgil. Milton, or Shakespeare would sometimes quite oppress him, that you could hear little else than some ill-articulated sounds.^ rising-; as JLEOIU. the^ bottom of hi, breast. Th,t one serious- pn<»s;on of Thonascmt's life f('('ms to have bcC'n fo;' Iissll:l'jzab.tJ:¡. Young, the" Amanda." of "The Seasons and other of his torses. He seems to have been the lady's ac- cepred suitor, as tins passage from it letter ill- ciicates: Let me now. nr?- dbaresfr MJ-SS- Yotrnj?; bespoak your goodness. I shall soon. I anri afraid, have occasion for all your friendship: aud I would fairi flatter mysolfc that you, will generously in mv absence spvak, of TIHC anore than you ever owned to me. If I am so happy as to hayf your haart. 1 know, yv 1 have it to maswitain your choice; and. it shall 1M, the most, earnest study and purpose ot my life', not only to justify but h.J do you credis by it. I will not be so ex- travagant as to. hope to Lecr from you, but- I win hone to hear of you, or rather from you nv the means of our friend. Think with friendship arid tenderness of him who is with friendship and tender-nets ihoxprfc-sstblo all yours, James Thomson." But Miss Young's mother. a coarse. worldTy woman," iaieEYeacxi, atui hifcr daughter wedded elsewhere. _r"

A SMART PIECE OF TRICKERY. In "The Story of Crirne," by H. D. Adam (T. Werner Laurie), there is a dramatic and curi- ous story, which bears directly on the value of cvidcnce: The late Baron TTt-.cldlestone-i he Lat of the Baron* -used to tell a. very remarkable story of c urious evidence. Some years ago, lIen rob- bery regarded as a capital offence, a man was" charged with the crime, which was coupled v\iih violence. During the course of tne trial a stranger called at a neighbouring iiin. Iio ap- parently was holiday-making, lie questioned the landlord as to whether there were any placer of interest lie might visit in the neighbourhood, and the landlord replied that there was the assise court close handy, and that he should be plea- d to obtain aclmi-Mon for him through tlu- medium of a friend of his, who was en u-her there, visitor accepted the offer, and they accordingly were admitted to the court. At that moment the prisoner who was charged with robbery with violence had been convicted, and was being risked by the Judge whether he had an vt!il'il." further to sat when he replied that he was :n- nocent. and that at the time of the oecu.ience he was iiilcs nway from the place. The Judge commented t!-Ztt he was unable 10 prove this, when the prisoner suddenly caught sight of the stranger just entering the court, and pointing to him exclaimed: "Yes. theie's a man that tan prove it! Ask him! On the day in question I rzrrfc-d his portmanteau 011 to a vessel at Dover. It came open and a toothbrush fell out, and I pe.t it back after it had h('pn wiped. Ask him!" The stronger, "o appeared taken aback by this Kitddcri re- o!!lIirion. was referred to. anu aid lie was unable to remember the incident at the moment, but that if he were allowed to refer to i i* diary he would be able to say for certain. His diary was fetched from the inn, and the date of the crime turned up, when "lire enough there was an entry in confirmation of the pric-oner's r-torv. Upon the strength of this the prisoner was discharged. Subsequently, however, both men were hanged for sheep stealing. The visitor to the :1111 was merely a confederate, and t1&1 alibi wu& a gut-up alfr,ir. i CUB DEAR'S AD v'EXTXLRES. I expect most of you htive seen a bear, and will apyirecfrite the first impressions on the Blind of a little baby bear as set forth in. St. j K/rlwln*. One morning early the little Cub Bear got up and rubbed his cyer; with has paw* instead of washing them a% little beys do. Jcrt then he heard a nofw as if same animal were coining, and he ran TO the- mouth of titf den and looked out. and said "I see the queerest-looking animal coming up rille potu- It has long ears and a great big mouth., and a. queer-looking t.ldl. and looks fiomtihirig like a horse, but still it doeaa.'fe look "just like a horse." and jast. then the- owi saw the animal and said Who-e-o, \H'rli)h(.ll: and the animal amwererl I haw, keo-hav. hee-haw." And the Cincua Be a >; said "I know who that is. Th;t is a. mule. His name is Neddie." -lust then .eQ- d¡'t:lJfJI.) tn the mouth of the den. and the littS.1 Cub Bear «aidt very politely Cnn:v, in. Mr. Neddie and he cume into tLw. deJlp the little Cub Bear said Mr. Xedidi«v we aire going to try and huild> a, hause big I euoag-k for an the animals, so if. they come to liS. we will have a phiee for. them to stay. Cau. yew help us?" Then Mr. Neddie said: > f would be very glad to,, because vowr buotber was very food to me when we were ii-P tJbtt f-irc-iiK." and the little Cuh Beitr said: "What can you do?" And Neddie eaicf: "F hfj6-ett" £ worked for a long while, but I can kit k like everything." The little Cub Bear- Well, here is a so-it-place ill: the roek. I I'rhaps if you will kiei, it will fall døwn f aud make more room." And Neddie turned arxRind and kicked the rnok, a.nd it fell down r. ad he kicked, and, he- kicked' ami mttre fell down; and lie kicked, and he kicked, and more rocks fell, dow/a; and lie kepi on kicking, and more rocks- fell down, sod the bears picked up the rocks and earned them out, and when he got. through there was a nice large room, np the little Cub Bear said: we will palj this Neddie' room." That, day the bears worked hard trying to fillll enough to eat for themselves and for all the other animals niat were coming to see them, for the little Circus- Bear told his father and mother just what kind of things the circus animals liked to eat. [ Before he went to bed tha.t might trit- little Cirene B jar said to his fatiier L am very glad that my brother wa good to JIr. Neddio when he was in the circus. l>eeau«« if l hadn't been maybe he would have kicked nia instead oi the locks." TUX AFRTCltX NATIVE. In his little book "African Life and Cus- toms" (Phillips) Dr. R. W. Blyden defends the African native against tho oft-repeured state- inent, that he is lazy: The man has to fell all the timber on the land, and pi-epure the ground for building or farm- ing. He has to build the houre for the wife. 1 £ he liai six wives he has to build a house for each of them. The women sow the seed, and the men and women reap the crop. In cloth .manufacture tiie women ispin the coton, and tho men wave. Everywhere there is this division of labour. All work. But the men everywhere always do t)i- hardest and most exhaustive forma of labour. For recreation the women have no Hydo Park to go to and drive their carriages, but after tne daily work, the evening bath. an<i the evening meal, they decorate themselves and indulge in various native dances. Free from un- due anxiety, they literally "take no thought for the morrow." knowing that, the earth will con- stantly yield her increase sufficient to supply all their needs.

TO WIN THE GIRL. The following amusing passage is taken from The Kaleidoscopic Transvaal" by Carl Jeppe (Chapman and Hall). He is discussing Pretoria J in the old Arcadian days: A lr. and Mrs. Bierman were the proud par- ents of a daughter whose charms had attracted the attention, won fanned into love, of a ricii Portuguese whom we shall call Mendoza. Un- fortunately, passion was not reciprocated. and the young lady would have none of him, though her parents etronglv supported his suit. The lover and parents then together approach*! the Government for succour in their hour 1;. need. The result was effective. A proclaim!r tr was promulgated in The Government pa n solemnly prohibiting all ministers, magisti and other marriage officers from joining M, Bierman in holy matrimony to any individual cept tho said Mendoza. Rather than cee 1 eelf condemn;d to eternal epinsterhood, Mi Bierman capitulated.