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Sunday Strand. i The November number of the Sunday Strand" r one of the most attractive editions of this popular e s lagazine we have seen. Its matter, its pictures, I nd its general appearance leave nothing to be S esired, and it is not too much to say that it easily eeps pace with its secular competitors. F A very fine full-page portrait on toned paper is f iven of Dr. Moorhouse, who has just retired from Ie Bishopric of Manchester. This picture should c Lnd eager acceptance in Australia as well as in r /lanchester, as Dr. Moorhouse was formerly a most c )opular Bishop of Melbourne. 2 The article entitled The People Called ( Methodists and Their Hymn-book is one of the e )est illustrated articles in the magazine, and that is 1 aying a great deal. The interior of Wesley's chapel, City Road, and a full-page portrait of Lesley are particularly fine. The fourth interview of the series entitled The ■Jew Gospel of Wealth is with Sir Alfred Lewis ones, who, as is well known, is the head and front )f Elder, Dempster & Co., the great shipping firm. t Sir Alfred Jones's career has been inseparably :onnected with Liverpool, and the numerous )hotographs of his home and business surround- ngs will be particularly interesting to Liverpool j people. There is also an interesting astronomical article by Agnes Giberne A Chat about Pulpits" by he Rev. Fred. Hastings; "Bible Talks" by the Rev. W. L. Watkinson, D.D., and a pathetic appeal by the editor, entitled "Dinners for the Dinnerless." First-class fiction has always been a strong point with the Sunday Strand," and the November set of stories, which numbers no less than seven, is quite up to the usual high standard. In search of Copy," by Alfred B. Cooper, is a very characteristic story ot Lancashire life. The Yellow Dog," by Dallas L. Sharp, is a story of canine devotion and Ria," by the clerical playwright who writes under the name of Athol Forber, is one of the prettiest stories we have read for a long time. Fred. M. White also contributes a strong story of mining life in the Western States, entitled Parson Ruth." The illustrations to these stories are by foremost artists, and are extremely well done. In fact, the "Sunday Strand" is worth buying and worth keeping.

-=- The Captain. The November issue of the The Captain" contains among many interesting features, a bright and informative paper comprised of football advice, by C. B. Fry, entitled "More Letters to John." Mr Charles Larrette, of the Sunday Chronicle," writes on The Care of a Bicycle Mr E. J. Nankivell, the stamp specialist, on The Stamps of Chili" and Mr Edward Step, F. L. S., the eminent naturalist, on "The Making of an Artificial Pond," and the stocking of the same with suitable denizens. In "A Battle Royal," Mr Ernest Richards tells a graphic story of a terrific duel between a mongoose on the one side, and a llC; £111U \VUi.a VII \JllH.L. H.J.1. 11. UlJavy :ontributes a chatty paper on The Builder of the iddystone Lighthouse," and Mr Guy N. Pocock a lelightful skit on school stories in his Poor, Dear larry extravaganza. Other contributors to his number are Messrs Tom Browne, R.I. Rev Z. L. Bellamy, B.D., H. Hervey P. G. Wood- louse Franklin Welles Calkins, and W. Snow.

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Gardening Illustrated. The Century Book of Gardening," Parts 15 and 16.— Part 15 of the re-issue of the famous Century Book is concerned with the culture of orchids for amateurs, and the notes are written by Mr White, orchid grower to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., President of the Royal Horticultural Society, who possesses one of the most famous collections in the world. On the first pan there appears a pretty illustration of Odontoglossum Crispum, one of the fairest of orchids and the most easily grown. There are many illustrations other of beautiful orchids The orchid chapter finishes in this part, and there begins a chapter upon Hardy and Exotic Ferns," with illustrations of many lovely hardy varieties, showing the delicate tasselling and feathery beauty of many kinds. The Ferns are dealt with in Part 16, and palms also. In this part also The Trees and Shrubs in Garden and Wood- land" are considered, and at this planting season it is wise to read the information given by Mr Bean, the Assistant Curator of the Royal Gardens, Kew. and other experts. The chapter opens with a charming illustration of silver or white birches by waterside, and scattered through the pages of both parts are pictures of beautiful old English gardens. The Century Book is thoroughly comprehensive, and is a delightful gift book, not only for the beauty of its illustrations, but also for the information it contains. The parts are sixpence each, and may be obtained from Messrs. George Newnes, South- ampton Street, Strand, London.

Pearson's Magazine. November may be a dull month, but this year it brings an exceptionally bright number of "Pearson's "Magazine,"with an uncommonly striking cover-a cowboy on a bucking broncho." An article that will interest everyone deals very fully with the strange element that is puzzling scientists all over the world. The Riddle of Radium," as the article is called, explains all the details of the wonderful discovery but it remains, and apparently will have to remain a riddle. Waimangu is the name of one of the strangest phenomena in the world-the great New Zealand geyser, and the article on it in this number is of special interest, as it contains details of the recent terrible eruption. A Human Clearing House" tells of the pre- cautions taken by the United States to keep out the undesirable alien from its borders it is illustrated with an exclusive set of photographs, and should be an interesting and salutary object-lesson to our own legislators. Our Descent from Monkeys is an interesting, up-to-date exposition of Darwin's theory, and specially remarkable because of the use of photo- graphs to prove its points. Besides several other articles there are many short stories of unusual excellence—including The Musk Pod," by Mrs A. Perrin, authoress of East of Suez" another Chronicle of Don Q., and the final adventure of the Incomparable Kitty Bellairs. Not the least interesting thing about the Novem- ber Pearson's is the announcement that a new serial by If. G. Weils, entitled The Food of the Gods," starts in the December number.

Strand Magazine. The reappearance of the great detective, Sherlock lolmes, may well be considered as one of the [reatest literary events of the year. The second if the new series of stories, which appears in the Strand Magazine" for November, is entitled" The adventure of the Norwood Builder." It will be ound to hold the interest of the reader from leginning to end, and the most enthusiastic admirer If this famous character in fiction will find no fall- ng off in his marvellous powers of deduction. rhe other stories and articles contained in this lumber are quite up to the usual high standard of ixcellence. Helene Vacaresco contributes the ixth of the series of articles entitled, Sovereigns Have Met," the subject being Marghareta Di iavioa, Dowager Queen of Italy. The Making of itars," illustrated with a remarkable series of thotographs showing stars in the process of ormation "John Bull Through Foreign Spectacles," illustrated with drawings by foreign :aricaturists, which depict their notions of the igure of John Bull An English Judge's Dress," lescribing the evolution of the dress worn by our tdministrators of justice during the last few centuries and numerous other articles and stories o to make up a capital number of this popular magazine.

Tittle Tattle in the Lady's Magazine. Some gossipy details about men and women of he day, illustrated by photographs, are given in 'The Lady's Magazine" under the heading of 'Tittle Tattle." Lord Londonderry, the newly- appointed and popular Lord President of the Council, was one of the Irish landlords honoured by a visit from the King and Queen Lord Londonderry has been known by many names in his time. He was born plain Mr Vane, but when his father succeeded to the earldom he became Viscount Seaham on the death of his uncle he became Viscount Castlereagh, and in 1884 he succeeded to the Irish Marquisate, and has since, of course, been known by his present title. Queen Victoria made him a Knight in the Order of St. Patrick. His great wealth is chiefly derived from the Vane-Tempest collieries, and many of his friends have laughed over the story of the old lady who, seeing the announcement that the Marquis of Londonderry delivers coals wholesale or retail," wrote to the Irish peer for some sacks, and was greatly disgusted that his lordship did not keep his word and deliver the coals in person Madame Clara Butt. Madame Clara Butt, the famous contralto, has had several amusing experiences during her career as a singer :— Several good stories are told of Mme. Clara Butt, the famous contralto, who is the most pop- ular singer in England at the present time. She was once crossing over to Ireland and was lying down in her berth, covered with rugs and shawls, when the stewardess of the boat, who was a very motherly, kind- hearted woman, patted her cheek and said, Poor wee thing, you look so tired, and they say you're going to sing at a concert in Dublin to-morrow, and your little face doesn't look strong. Next morning Mme. Butt. dressed early, and the stewardess, entering with a cup of tea, nearly dropped it when she saw the towering form of the stranger she had pitied the night before. My word she exclamed, but you're not a wee thing, after all Mme. Butt, who is just about six feet in height, greatly enjoyed the joke. Another time she had been singing Kathleen Mavourneen" at Cardiff, when a poor man came to her and said Oh, miss, sure an' I did en- joy it ] An I'm an Irishman myself, too. I don't know who wrote Kathleen Mavourneen,' but if he could have heard you he'd have turned in his grave with delight. Mme. Butt, is the wife of Mr Kennedy Rumford, and her little daughter has received the quaint, pretty name of Joy." When she was born, two very clever Irishwomen, Miss Katherine Tynan, and Mrs Alicia Needham, gave her mother a song, written by the former and composed by the lat- ter. It was appropriately called Mother's Joy," and Mme. Butt now sings it in public. Countess of Warwick. The Countess of Warwick, who has lately published a beautiful History of Warwick Castle, is included in Tittle Tattle A very pretty idea is the Garden of Friendship which Lady Warwick has made in the beautiful grounds of Easton, near Dunmow, of which she is lady of the manor. All the flowers in it have been given to her by her friends, and in the spring it is full of tulips, lilies of the valley, forget-me-nots, and other early flowers. Lady Warwick is untiring in her efforts to promote the welfare of the poor and needy. She has been a Poor Law Guardian, and she fulfilled the duties of the office of Mayoress with great hospitality. At Reading she had founded a hostel in connection with the College of Horticlture, at Easton a needlework school, and at Warwick a home for crippled children, who are admitted free. Of course, these numerous interests necessitate a busy and active life, for Lady Warwick gives much of her time and personal attention to them, but she has found time to write a very compre- hensive history of Warwick Castle and its Earls as well. She is greatly devoted to country out-door life, rides to hounds, motes," and drives a Wolseley car. Her love of horses is well-known, and is shared by her daughter, Lady Majorie Greville, and her little son the Hon. Maynard Greville. Although her names are Frances Evelyn, she is known to many of her friends by her nick- name Daisy," which has clung to her since her girlhood. Her wedding with Lord Warwick, then Lord Brooke, was known as the Daisy Wedding." and was one of the smartest Society functions of the year. Her pet animals range from a marmoset to a baby elephant, and as there is no love lost between the elephant and the monkey, their mistress has to use much dip- lomacy in keeping the peace between them. Kubelik of the Harp. Signorina Ada Sassoli is known as the Kubelik of the Harp Signorina Ada Sassoli, the cleTver young harpist, in whose career Madame Melba takes so keen an interest, was born at Bologna some fifteen years ago, and at the age of seven began her musical studies at the Conservatoire of her native town. Proceeding later to Paris, the young artiste carried all before her in iher particular branch indeed, so complete is her mastery of the instrument that her professors have assured her that there is nothing further they can teach her. She gained every possible F?. ..? successfully ing her cdurse there she played very in Paris, both in public and p,ivate. Last year she visited London, nixking ? great impression in 1)rivate circles, and was then introduced to Nime. Melba, who at once appre- ciated her genius and engaged her to accot-npany her on her recent tour through Australia and New Zealand, a SassOli 'On their return to London Signorin gave a concert, at which Melba sang-thc Only one in which she took part last season-a,,d all along the line the young harpist has won golden opinions from members of the musical world, one critic going so far as to christen her ,the Kubelik of the Harp." H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught once acted as stoker oil a battleship ly H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught is not on adored in the Army, in which he takes the keen- est interest, but he manages to make hiniself popular wherever he goes. A good storv is told 'Corning of him to the effect that when he was home from the East in the battleship 11 Renown he determined to enquire personally into the conditions under which the naval stokers do their work. Provided with a proper kit, H" Royal Highness went below and plied his shove with great enthusiasm. At the end of half an hour he yielded up his tools with the- remark that I told there was ample justification for the stories about the hard nature of the stokers' work.

Rating Problem at Llandudno. Anxious Ratepayers. THE ratepayers of Llandudno are becoJttaao alarmed at the increase of expenditure in Ule Union, and on W,ednesda?y evening an, adjourcle meeting of the, Llandudno overse rs, was eld e to consider the best way of dealing with the supplemental call from the Conway Union. There were present, in addition to the °'ve seers of the parish, the guardians and coun y councillors for Llandudno, as well as the chair man of the Guardians, Mr Hugh Owen., an 'Mr 'T. E. Parry '(clerk to the Boardi). convener was Mr John Bellas, assistant oversee • 'Mr Parry gave an explanation of the financi situation. For the current year, which wi terminate on Lady-day, he said there was extra sum required1 of 62,358, of which .£.1,35 -was for education in the county, leaving additional money need-ed' for ordinary pL'xPoses. Of the latter sum, 64'1 was for a balance against the parish at the close of last year- In the course of the discussion which fOl- lowed, it wa,s stated that the l,landudno Scho'Ol Board rate was generally 3y,-d in, the Pouii,d, and that in future the education rate? ,O.uld probably be gd or iod in the pound, the diffe" ence being the amount which the Llarl:dud"'o -ratepayers w,ill have to. find for the inairitell- anc,e of schools in other parts of Carnar,,161" shire. fo Mr ll,arry, with -the v,iew to. accounitillo' the growth of the U-nion expend!itur.e, pointed Ou-t that since 1898 the cost of in.?main-terla"Gp' had increased by 631', of out-relief by ?*944, of vacciniation by 6338, and? the inter,est and redemption of loans in connec,tl?Dn wit h. the workholus,e by Z300. Of all these addl,t'Oriail annual payments Lla?ndudno had! to bear it' share, and to a laf.e exten?t they were il fa ir proportion to the increase of popu."Iat*i?o,n. The," was, however, an increase in the count,y rate for the current year over that of last year Of Zi,6oo fc).r ordinary purposes. .-iMr John, Jones, one of the g-uard,ians, co'll' or tended! that What most concer?nied? the in,eetill, was the increase, in -the basis upon hicli tile call by the County C,ounc?l? from tli?e union' Was -calculated. u basis for p to? March, 1903, that I's Llandudn,o was Z74,ooo, but this year s bas'l' was, Zgi,ooo, an increase Of Z7,000. As ficed .tte.e by the ov-erseiers and the Assessment o e,d it was Z71,655, 'or Zg,oco less than that to by the County Co-uncil. Ce,rta,in addition's rateable value during the las,t few illon(ths, stlc" as t' vv ay, ,he C?rand, Hotel, the Great Oriii,e T-r, r -the -Gogarth Abbey Hotel, and one ,,r two Ot"et new properties at Llanidudno, would, acc '01" for 62,000 of this additional co.unty valuation- A Remarkable Difference. 'I'll 'ere was a dliffe,renc-e, a 'gain, ill the Per (?entag,e that ?ov,erse-ers allowed from the gro?s" rateable value, compared with ?th,e per,cen:tag' allo,wed; byl the County Council. Irl, the c,16e of the Assessmient Committee from 7Y, to 2'0 per cen.t. was allowed, but in the, case of the county rate, basis only 5 per cent. was allowed, and this amounted in the case of L'I?,11,dtidiO alone to a grqss sum 'Of Z3,000- In, !at 'Way the Z5,000 of the _fg,ooo difference b-e?tw,ep-li two assessments was accounted fofr. There wa, still a d-iffere,nc?e between the two valuations of ,64,c?oo for which s,om-e explantatiorl ought to be given. 1,.Ialidud,no, had to pay a fifth Of the education rate of the entire county, an,dl CO"' way Union would pay a third. He tho,tl.glit that the County 'Clouncil should !be asked' fOr all explan,ation of the difference between the local assessment and the county ra:t,e ?ba s'ls.-th-C e, Consid,erable discussion follo d" :L'.a w 'd course of which Mr John Jones -e resse, the XP opinion that Llandu,dno was ver enly a?s. y ev atio, s ni ses,s-ed, and that there were not '0.a mali-es ;there as in other pairts of the uri?ioll- Mr R. Conway said it was not the fash'O" these days to. be economical. 'The Llandtid"10 a their town Council had spent twdc-e as much o chool hall as they need have done, an?j the S the Board had gone to greater expell'se, Irl z?, dorlt' Craigyd,on school -than they n,ee,d h,ave They w!eire also proposing to build irl, the rell district, wh;e,n an enlarg,emenit of the LIOY a street school would have met the c,ase, all staffs. 'fhe ,saN,,ed the, maintenance of twc bv the County (,ouncil were wasting !oneI 11 the exanipi.e thou-sand, but they were followin, tllo.ri, set them by Llandud,no and othe cal a iY t-*ies. This would! always be the se, ',vhell people nieglect?ed to elect busines ,ie to repr?e, sent them. le- The i-iieetiii,g tiltimately d?eci,d?ed' that a iii-erital rate should. not be levied th,,s.3' ded' meet the ne,w diem,and, but that it be ""Cl-ii. e(i be levl in the n.ext year's rate, which would I vvere he C-ouillt)' counci the as soon as possible- T 'efwee-D asked to. explain,, the d;ffefren?c,e b ?ble va gro?,s e?stlinated rentals and the ass,esso all of the, pa-riish as arrived( -at by the c)v,erseefs, meat as arrived ?at in the county rate a5s;e5s basis.. It was further diecided to call the atteritlo" the Cou,nity Council to the fact ;that ot,?lity ecl, in respect <),f C the- 1897 the surn demand f3,110a5 rate from the Conway Unic)il M.a?rc0 suni demand?ed for the year en,d-irig a,i,t last was Z6 cren0e Of X(,3,479, dillary ,58'9, a diff ?x,trac)r a. to ask for an explanation of -this e do large incre?ase. Tb,e m,e,etin:g ?als.0 clie,'?l, tile. oil, ste:nd a deputation to the County C matter. 'ntertu ed ltlcce' sioll

There has beeit an unml ru-P of mayors of Grimsby for 7 62 ye