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PERPETUATED PERSONALITIES. A second series of portraits and biogra- phies in the February Windsor Magazine" supplements a previous article, which aroused great interest, under the title of Perpetuated Personalities," being a survey of the diverse reasons for which the name of an individual has survived his lifetime as the name of some object or custom origin- ated by him. The classification of the different reasons for such survivals brings out many curious points of interest, ranging from Plato to Joe Miller and Mrs Bloomer, the American lady who first, in modern t i mes, advocated the substitution of the trouser for the skirt in woman's attire. Writing of the name Macadam" and the man who made it famous, the author says :— The revival of interest in our great high- ways has been a natural consequence of the popularity of the motor-car, aud the relative values of macadam,' tar-macadam,' short- ened to 4 tar-mac,' and other methods of road construction has become one of the vital questions of the hour. Macadam and macadamise' are words used every day with very little thought of their origin. But John Loudoun Macadam was a real benefactor to coaching mankind in days when roads were often veritable Sloughs of Despoad. It is worth notitig, by the way, that the Slough of Despond in the 'Pilgrim's Progress was simply a hopeless piece of road directly in the path of Christian and Pliable, and therefore unavoidable. Bunyan, on his travels, must often have met such a piece of foul going. Too many illustrators i make the Slough a sort of pond or morass off the maiu road, which quite spoils the point. The pilgrims had to go through it willy-nilly -Hobson's choice, in fact. To return to Macadam, he was born at Avr in 1756, the son of a landed proprietor. When be was fourteen he was sent to New York, where he remained for many years. Return- ing at length to Ayrshire, he served as Deputy-Lieutenant of the County, and as Justice of the Peace, which office brought him upon the Board of Road-Trustees and turred his attention to the improvement of highways. "Later he became a victualling agent to the Navy, went to reside at Falmouth, remov- ing thence to Bristol, where he was appointed surveyor to the Bristol roads. There be first put his ideas into practice, and built roads with a bed formed of fragments of stone, no stone to be too large to pass through an iron ring two and a half inches in diameter. He saw his scheme brought into general use, and received a Parliamentary grant of to his expenses. Macadam died. eighty-ono, at Moffat." An interesting programme of fiction by famous jjovelisfs, and important articles by writers (If special authority on their respective themes, is set forth in the February Windsor Magazine," which contains a further large instalment of Sir H Rider Haggard's powerful new romance, from the career of his well-known character, Allan Quartermaic, The Holy Flower," a further episode su Halliwell Slltcliffe's fascinating new series, "The White Horses," and complete stories by Eden Phillpotts, E F Benson, Domford Yates, James Nairne, and Campbell MacCulloch. Prominent among the articles of the number is one of exceptional interest for golfers by Harrv Yardon, under the title of "Hints for the Long-Handicap Golfer." The floe-art feature of the number consists of a survey of the work of that popular Victorian artist, the late Phil Morris, A.R.A., which is accompanied by some eighteen reprod uctions from the artist's work, including his greatly-pcpular picture. "Sons of the Brave," and a finely-printed coloured plate of the best of his religious pictureH) TLe Shepherd of Jerusalem."

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I PROFITABLE POULTRY CULTURE. I BY RALPH R ALL, Lectorer to the Herts County Council; Editor of Monthly Hints on Poultry, &c. (All rights reserved.) A SUCCESSFUL BREEDING SEASON. I (CONTINUED.) 1 [Readers are particularly requested to note that this series of articles commenced with the first issue in January. In order to obtain their full value, the earlier articles should be read in conjunction with the current one.] 1 WHAT ARE YOUR CAPABILITIES? I A 6 nal word is necessary before closing this chapter. It is a careful and definite answer to the above question. It is useless for you to keep many birds if your land is limited it may succeed for a season, possibly two, but the land will, nay, must, become tainted, sickness and disease will follow in its wake, terminating in failure. Again, what time have you to devote to this business ? If you have other employment which demands attention, your time is naturally limited, and too much must not be undertaken or the results will not justify the expenditure. A further combination may exist: you may be possessed of land, time, and capital; beware, though, and let the original plant be small if experience is lacking. I find, however, I am simply reiterating my premises. It is most important, however, to lay great stress on this opening chapter, because you will be committed to some definite action by J the next, and a good start in my opiuion is half the battle, whilst it takes years to amend and rectify original errors. Your resolutions are now made, your stock obtained; success now will attend your efforts provided your whole system is THOROUGH. ACCOMMODATION. I do not purpose making many remarks under this heading, yet, unfortunately, it is a topic that cannot be ignored. Many are the bad results I have traced to improper, badly ventilated, draughty, insanitary houses. The old adage anent cleanliness is equally applicable to the feathered world as to humans, and remember this applies not only to houses and scratch in g-sheds, but also to drinking-fountains, feeding-troughs, runs, &c. And after cleanliness, sanitary conditions in the houses or cotes must receive attention. Abolish draught. Can you sleep in it and I remain healthy ? It involves so little trouble— a few old newspapers, if economy is a serious item, pasted on the insiti • of walls and roofs; or, better still, a good felt lining to the house. By abolition of draught I do not include ventilation in fact, I am a veritable I fresh-air fiend, and an ardent supporter of the open or wire-front house. Fresh air is essential; draught is fatal. Make a personal examination to satisfy your own conscience before placing the perfect stock birds you have just purchased into the houses. 'I I have found a droppings-board virtually a necessity for every house on a well-organised poultry farm. You thereby secure absolute cleanliness with a minimum of labour, and also collect the manure, which is daily becoming a more marketable commodity, thus increasing yonr assetts. A final word-a liquid insecticide, sprayed occasionally on the interior, and applied to the perches, is not a foible, but to my mind an essential. Where vermin thrive, poultry cannot; and your aim is at present to keep your birds in the acme of health in order to secure the maximum of results. SIZE OF RUNS. I These can hardly be made too large, as according to their size so long does the ground remain sweet and untainted conse- quently I think it is better to state a minimum space rather than a maximum. Ten square yards of grass-land should certainly be allowed each bird if it is to be occcupied permanently. Of course, they can be accomodated on less, but the run must be rested and constantly cleansed. I greatly favour the idea of all pens being boarded up for 2ft from the ground, at all events where pens adjoin. This prevents the mal e birds fighting, renders the occu- pants far more serene and contented, and also forms au excellent shelter in severe and windy weather. [Any enquiries concerning poultry- keeping addressed to our expert, Ralph R Allen, Sawbridgeworth, Herts., will be answered through these columns free, but those requiring a postal answer direct or sending birds for post-mortem examination must remit a half-crown postal order.]

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[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] BIBLE STUDIES CONDUCTED BY PASTOR RUSSELL. WHO MAY PRAY, AND FOR WHAT? The Lo.on:—Luk e x i 1-1.1. The L.Oll :-Lu kp xi. 1-1. The Text:—"Ask. and it Iizill be given you: seek. and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Luke xi 9. .J (',Ih usually proved a lone. On some oil, lie spent the entile night, in prayer God. How inconsistent that would have been if he himself were the Father, who for a time was with met! and outwardly ap- peared as "The Alan Christ JCSUM' But How consistent is the thought of Jesu- piayor to the Father when taken in connec- tion with his own declarations: "My Father is greater than I" (John xiv. 28) "1 came not to do mine own will, but the will of Jlini that sent me" (John vi. 38) Of mine own -ii,if I can do nothing; its I hear (of my Father), I judge" (John v. !J0). No doubt the disciples noted the Master's frequency in prayer, and the blessing which he received therefrom. Jesus by his example 1 augln them to desire the privilege of prayer. In due time they requested instruc- tion. saying, "Lord, teach us to pray." It is svell that we inquire who may pray. and for what titing. else we might be praying without authority, or proving amiss. it" St. James deeltres ,oiitc, do.—James iv. ;L There is a difference between worship, adoration, homage, and prayer. Any one may offer homage to tke Lord, or express thanks and appreciation. But ns for making requests of (Hod. prayers, this privilege il distinctly limited. The Jews were privileged to offer prayer, becau.se they were in typical relationship with God under the Law Cove- nant. But the (/entiles had no privilege <r: approaching God in prayer until utter tli" Jewish favour had ended—three and a }I< I' years after Jesus' crucifixion. THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER. The first Gentile whose prayers wr-re re- ceived. according to tke Bible. was Cor- nelius, and even his prayers Mere not accept- able until he had been instructed respecting Christ and his redemptive work end had be- come a follower of Je.sus. Then his prayer- aud his consecration were acceptable to the Father, and he was received into (red's family. Then as a son he had the right or privilege of prayer.- Acts x. :¿.'i-18, So while any one may offer worship and v(.voteuce to God. none is privileged to pray tuiless he has become a consecrated disciple of Jesus, except it be the immature children of such consecrated parents. All over tic world, to-dav's lesson will be misinterpreted. "OHr Father," will be misin- terpreted to signify "the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." The fact that Ihese were consecrated disciples. and not mankind in general, who were instructed to prav "Our Father." will be ignored. There is a general tendency to ignore per- sonal faith in the redeem in.? blood—to ignore the fact that ito Tiiiii cometh unto the Father but by the Son (John xiv. (j). Adam indeed was created a "on of God. but his disobedience and death sentence can- celled the relationship, which cannot be re- stored except in God's appointed way— throng!) Christ. Prayer is a wonderful p-vileo;c. It is not for sinners. but fo,. t hose justified by the great Advocate whom the Father has a ppointed—Jesus. "AFTER TIIIS MANNER PRAY." The model prayer which Jesus gave his followers is grandly simple, and is compre- hensive of ail who are truly the Lord's iii tti.v t-litss-wt,, it, c)itr. It Is liii- .se'u.-h. in that it is not a prayer for ezti-tlilv blessings. Only one petition, Hin us this day our daily bread," can be construed to apply to even the .simplest earthiv blessings, and this way also be understood to signify mere particularly spiritual nourishment. The prayer opens with a reverent ac knovv- ledgment of the greatness- and snored nes^ of the Heavenly Father's name. or cha- racter. Next comes an acknowledgment of faith in God's promise that eventually 11 is Kingdom will be established in the earth, and will overthrow tlt(, si -,I i I- (I death which lias prevailed for six thou-, and years, and will biy.,d Sat,iii. f)f tips world (Rev. xx. l-.M. The petition, "Thv Kingdom come," not only manifc-ts faiill in nod's promisp to establish righteous- ness I)iit It tii,,t till?, siii)- )i'i.t i.? i.i his heart in sympsilhy with (Sod ?illf] (.I!t 1; sympathy with till, of Satan and evil. The next petition i,. "Thv will ?? ?')]? CM earth, as it is doncn' Heaven." This :don' as it i, dolie ill promise His Kiii!zdoivt will not Lp a fnHm)' that Satan will be bound, that the reign or »:>i and death will end: that the light of tic k'■ 'viedge of the glorv of God will rill tlit, w!"»> earth and triumph, destroying all wilful opnoscrs. OUR DAILY BREAD. The request for daily bread implies our realisation that our sustenance both tem- poral and spiritual, must come from God; ami refraining to if particular kind of food implies not. only a desire on our part, but a. full resignation to the provision .'1' Divine wisdom. Whan i lie justified prav. "Forgive u ■> our --passes," they do not refer to original -ia for they were freed from thai conriem,- uation in their justification. By trespasses are signified those unintentional imperfec- tions which appertain to all and which all Jesus' followers are striving to overcome. The request that .we shall have forgiveness of our blemishes as we are generous and for- giving toward those who trespass against us is a reminder of the general terms of our re- lationship with God. We cannot grow in g.acc and abide in the sunshine of (bid's favour except as Ave cultivate the spirit of l>.ve. which is the spirit of God—a forgiving spirit, a generous spirit, in oar dealings with others. "Abandon us not in temptation" indicates that we are aware we are surrounded by the powers of evil, and that as New Creatures we would be unable to withstand these successfully except as we have Divine aid. "Deliver us from the Evil One" is a recog- nition that Satan is our great Adversary: aeii that we are on the alert to resist him, and vtt realise our ncolci of Divim' help. "Wewrestle not with flesh and bleed (n"r-ly). but with wicked spirit. in high yi. 12. ASK. SEEK. KNOCK—AND RECEIVE. In the concluding verges of the Study, Jce.us admonishes that the prayer should be '.vith fervency or earnestness, and not be i:ie:eiy lifeless, formal words. lie gave the I illustration of the man who at first refused to be disturbed, eveii hy his. friend, but was finally moved by the earnestness of his frioxTs petition. So wh?n?c pray for Gcd'8 Kingdom to come and His?))) to be done, I wc are not to think thnt?nr prayers are 11J- h('cd?d. We are praying in hnrmn?y wi?h the Diviue promise; and although we are not hastening the Kingdom hy onr prayers, We are entering into a blessing of r. si through faiih l>v continually bringing before our minds these premises of God. and thus waiting upon the Lord for their fuiK'nunt. What ('?d rp?ny wishes to ??.'p His 'people- is His Holy Spirit. Because of the imper- fections of the flesh none of us can be filled with the Spirit at first, as w," our perfect M-sfer. But as we come to Grd desiring to I.* filled with His Spirit, desiring to be in Hi< eh:'actor-likeness, hv the seeking we find, and to our knocking the doer is opened. Nor should we he afraid that our Heavenly Father would give us any evil answer to our requests. Would an earthly parent give to a hungry child a stone when it asked for bread? a serpent when it asked for a fish? a scorpion when it asked for an egg? Surelv not! We are to know that our Heavenly Fnther is much better than we. much more just and loving: and that He de- lights t"> give His g-cod gifts, His Holy Q rit. to those consecrated disciples of Jesus who earnestly seek it.

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] ACROSS THE TABLE. I Lord Strathcona's title and great possessions are inherited by a West-End doctor's wife. This lady, the late Peer's only daughter, who now becomes Baroness Mount Royal and Strathcona. is the Hen. Mrs. Robert Howard, who married Mr. Robert Jared Bliss Howard, the wen-known surgeon of Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square. Mr. and Mrs. Howard have five children—three son's atxi two daughters—and the next heir to the Ba.rony is their eldest son, who is named Donald aftir his distinguished grandfather. In connection with the impending retire- ment of Mr. Jesse Collings, a story which the late Mr. W. S. Caiue used to relate may be recalled. When Mr. Caine was a leading Liberal Unionist he was asked by Mr. Cham- berlain to see him ver\ frequently and to give his views of his public actions with the out- spoken candour of a. sincere friend. Mr. Caine suggested that Mr. Jesse Collings was more fitted for such a relationship with Mr. Chamberlain. o. said Mr. Chamberlain, his personal affection for me is too great to enable him to form an independent judgment. on my doings." Mr. Raven Hill liai a clever picture in Punch of a couple of old Scotch cronies talk- ing over their gay times. Eh, but I had a rare time last year-r," said one. "I w&s at I ma Cousin MaeWhuskie's a whole forrtnicht, tn' 1 didna' once ken I was theer!" ¡ Sarah Bernhardt relates that one of her first lesKoniS in elocution at the Paris Can- servatoire consisted in the repetition, twemty tjmé ro'iiiing. of the following: "Combien 008 pi- vucissons-ei? C'est six sous, ces six Muc -ci' Six sous ceux-ci. six sous ceux- 1h. sious oes six saueissons-la." Sir Joseph Lyons told a very good story at the openiim of a soup kitchen for Jewish poor children recently. Getting into her carriage one day a lady remarked to her footman, "Jackson, it's a very cold day. Remind me when 1 get home to send some blankets to the p people." At the end of the drive she ■> tered her pleasantly-warmed home again and made herself comfortable with a. cup of tea before the fire. Jackson. as re- quested. reminded her about, the blankets. Ne, 1 remember." she remarked. "But I don't think 1 need send them. It's so nice <md warm now." A book story with an American smack about it tomes from New York. "Perhaps you are familiar with the works of Ingersoll," savs a book salesman to a caller. Sure I am." replies the caller. Mr. Goldberg. the jeweller; nndt it's a very good vatch for der money. In Law and Laughter." a merry volume of legal stories just published by T. 'N. Foul is. this story of Mr. Justice Maul is re- called. "You mav believe me or not." said a witness in court, but I have been wedded to truth from my infancy." "Ye-s, gir." said the Judge, with caustic humour. but the question is how long have you been a. widower? Mr. Justice Darling wa.s trying a ca.se in which the question arose whether the de- fendant, a vocalist, was competent to fulfil his contract. One of the witnesses said m reply to Mr. Duke. K.C., Well, he could not. sing like the Archangel Gabriel." "1 have never heard the Archangel Gabriel." was the comment. Mr. Justice Darling re- plied blandly, with gentle sarcasm, "That, Mr Dtike. is a pleasure to come." A new variant of an old trick has become rather prominent of late. Visitors to exhibi- tions are impoi'UHied io accept a» an ad- vertisement a free example" of a foun- tain wn. for which "absoiftely no charge" will be made. As soon as the pen has changed hands, the viciim is informed that the pen hself is only free on condition that he buys half a d-oze.n absolutely worthless nibs for a .shilling, which is about six times the value of the pen. Judging by the num- ber of people engaged in the business, says the I hi Hi/ Sb'frh. it must be lucrative. Donald, the bo-atm.au. had been taking the minister, total abstainer, out fishing, and was asked on his return if he'd had a good day. Nu. e.a." returned' Donald. the meai:-s peer it -d body had nae whisky, sae I took him haur th-erc wsw nae ftsh." As illustrating the unfounded complaints which are sometimes made against railway servants. Mr. W. F Jackson, the general mnnag; v of (he North British Railway Com- pany. bas he .n telling a good- story, th* dr which, he said. were' ascertained in the iiH-c-;i'iiion of a complaint made by the principal actor. An old lady turned up at Oi." of the Glasgow stations, and. going up to a porter. <aid. I -say. porter, can you fell me I will my train?" "Where are von goii-a. mad am? lie asked. "What, i lone you <_ui in do wit'h that? Can you tell me where [ will g-t my train?" "But I j cannot tell whh'.uii Well. I'm not going to tell you where 12rn going. I'll get } S'Omeoive else to help me." Willi That the old lady toddled further up the platform, and. meeting another porter, propounded h.-r cc-nundrum to him. "Where are von go.o i. mada-m? was his natural cji'^stiori. Ok" she retorted, "you are just as impertinent a- mur mate. I'm not going to tell yon win re I'm going," She went up 14? a. third porter, and a'sked him if he could te'l her where her train was. She got the t.,? I Iher li"r trtii? Site got, tl!,e know. 1'.e i,) Iall(i 'sa;.((. if you nitirt directed her to the Paisley trnni. and just as it WHO leaving the platform she put her head out of the window and shouted: How do you feel when you've been 'had'? I'm not going to Paisley at. all. I'm going to Edin- burgh." which, it need hardly be added, is in quite :h? oppose direction. Mark t.?.tin. in ?n after dinner speech at a certain W?gnurian Society, oj:ce said, Gentlemen, lately rve been taking a great interest in rhe of Wagner. I've been to orchestra! concerts to hear his rniific played. I've stayed at home to study his composition* in full hcore. The conclusion I've arrived at. gentlemen, is that Wagner's niusie IS really not half >8o bad a a it sounds." This story is told of a dog thief who was arguing about honesty. Maybe you don't believe Jim." he said to his pal. "but I want ter say right here that honesiy is the best policy after all. Ye know that dog what f siole a few day-s ago, don't you? Well, for a whole week I tried ter ,I! him for half-a-crown, an' couldn't do it, an' then I rook him back to the lidy what I stole him from give me five b'ob." I heard of a novel seasickness cure while crossing from Havre a few weeks ago, say a a Jhiihj tth-trh writer: It eeenw that the Ere ton ou:<u!vljehs. now descending on our ■-bores in their lecrion. never suffer from 1111 Their remedy is said to he infallible — just finger-tip of common vase- line in each enr. the substance somehow mitigating against brain-giddiness, the re- cognised cause of the mid-Channel feeling. Like one of our wenknown comedians, be wa.s •'standing at the corner of the street," gazing on the passing city show with a bore- dom thai vva. absolute and unmistakable. Nothing s-eeined 10 affect his moodv expres- sion not a single item in the wonderful mid-afiernoon medley changed his non- chalant pose. Suddelilv hi hands went even deeper into his pockets, and a smile began slviy ai. the comers of his mouth and spread like a nan-formation over his whole face. At last the day had its bright gleam even for him. and he looked hastily around to impart thai gleam to someone else. I was nearest, writes a correspondent, so he told me. See that chap there driving that lurry?"' lie said, joyously. "WelL 'e was a policeman once, and 'e locked me up. Aud everv day I stand1 'ere to see 'im go past- drivin' n- lurry." He spat scornfully and shuffled :iway with the joy of his life gonc-- until the morrow.

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NEWENT. CHANCE RINGING.—A quarter peal of Grand- sire Doubles, 1,260 changes, was rung on Saturday at St Mary's Church, Newent, in 49 minutes, with the bells muffled, after the funeral service of the late Mr S Davis, an old inhabitant of the town, who passed away at the age of 85. The members of the Gloucester and Bristol Change Ringing Association stood as follows :—W A James 1st, H Awford 2nd, A Martin 3rd, H Gough 4th, W J Roberts 5th, J E Roberts 6th. Conducted by W J Roberts. The age was afterwards struck on the bells by the whole pull and stand. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday, Major W P Thackvvell (Chairman) presiding. The Visiting Committee inspected the House and reported satisfactorily. The accounts for the past quarter were deposited on the table for perusal. Mrs Robinson wrote thanking the Board for their vote of condolence on the death of her husband. The Master reported the number of inmates that day 59, for the same period last year 72. Tramps relieved during the fortnight 171, as against 191 the previous year. The Board acknowledged, with thanks, the following gifts:—Tea, sugar, sweets and tobacco from Mrs Beechey papers and periodicals from Mrs Beechey, Mrs Thackwell, Miss Newbury, Miss Dyke, and Messrs \V J Cook and Sons. The Clerk reported the death of Mr Charles Jones, assistant overseer for Oxenhall, and Mr H G Cook, collector to the Guardians. The Chair- man expressed feeling remarks in respect to both and said Mr Jones was one of the oldest ollicers, being appointed in 1872. The Clerk was instructed to convey the Board's expressions to the family of each. The Clerk reported that the audit of the Union accounts was held last week, and were passed satisfactorily. The Committee appointed to inspect the Isolation Hospital gave a very satisfactory report as to its condition but recommended several minor repairs at the cost of about JB5. On the question of tar spraying the streets of Newent, a communication was read from the Parish Council, who did not approve of it, but sug- gested that the streets be done by tar macadam. Mr Chew, C.C., said the Council could not grant that request. Messrs Cloke, Bellamy, iN- unii, Beach and Chew were appointed a Com- mittee to report at the next meeting on finger posts. It was agreed to give Id per yard incu.-nse on raising stone.

DANGER IN THE WEATHER. Peps The Real Safeguard Against Coughs, Colds & Bronchitis. Sudden chaoses in the weather soon find out the weak-chested and spell real danger for the bronchial suiferer. But there is one effective WHY of guarding against throat and chest troubles and preventing a revival of the old cough and bronchitis, even in the most trtaeherous wPntk-r. Take breathe-able Peps tablets. As a Peps tablet dissolves on the tongue it wives oil valuable medicinal fumes and these /nines ate breathed (lovii the windpipe into every nook and corner of the lungs. In this way a uniinie strengthening and healing agent is achi.tlly passed over the tissues beyond the reach of 01 dinar v physic. Every part of the breathing syst,t,i)i-tite paits alfected by coughs, colds and bronchitis, etc.-become strengthened and re- vitalised v, nt-II bathed by these wonderful Peps fume*. Soreness in the cliest and throat is soothed awaj-, troublesome mucus and phlegm easily come u p, and it is astonishing how free and easy the breathing becomes. Peps bring not merely ease and comtort to the chest, but give real protection in catch-cold" weather. Nothing is more grateful than the relief which Peps hting to clitonic bronchial sufferers, especially the aged nothing is more effective in guarding the children from chest weakneqs. Peps are efitire-ly free from harmful drugs and are now established as the most reliable family remedy for coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, inlluenza cough, catarrh, wheeziness, whooping cough and croup.

Lsdbury Produce Market. There was a moderate attendance, and not much produce on offer. Prices :— Butter (wholesale), Is 3d per lb (retail) Is 5d per lb Eggs (wholesale), to for Is (retail), f; for I s Fowls, 4s 6d to 5* per couple Rabbits, sd and ild each. Potatoes, lOd to Is per peck. Apples, Is per peck.

Ledbury Corn Market. The market at -the Feathers Hotel Cora Ex. change on Tuesday was very sparsely attended, and not much doing. Quotations :— Wheat (new), 3s lid to 4s Id. Beans, 3s lid to 4s Id Peas, 3s 9d to 3d Vetches, 4s 6d to 5s Rye, 4s Oats (old), 228 to 28a per qr. (new), 20s to 22a per qr. Flour, firm. Maize, 258 to 2-4,4 per qr. English Barley, 28 to 32s. Foreign Barley, 212m to 25s 400 f.e.r. Sharpnees. Bran, jEG 10s per ton.

I BISHOPS FROOME. The organ in the Wesleyan Chapel has been in use some '25 years, and as it was only a. second hand one when pkced there, the Trustees think it is time that it should be replaced by a more modern instrument. To meet this con- tingency Mr J J Hyde, of Instone Court, has organised a tea and concert, which will be held in the chapel on February 17th. The Rev Joseph Reed, of Hereford (the new superin- tendent of the Herefordshire Mission), will preach in the afternoon. THANKSUIVINU SERVICES.—On Wednesday in last week was held a thanksgiving service after the restoration of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. The roof of the nave of this beautiful church has now been thoroughly overhauled. It may be remembered that some months back a considerable quantity of lead was stolen from the roof, which was already in need of repair. The neoe.-su'y work w is taken in hand by the Vicar and churchwardens and has been success- fully carried through. We believe a small debt still remains. The services began with even- song on the Tuesday with an ad,iress by the Archdeacon of Hereford, On the next day there was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., followed by the Litany, Te Deum, procession, and sermon by the Archdeacon at 11 o'clock. The attendance at the various service-! was satisfactory the church was quite full at 11 o'clock. The sermon of the Arch- deacon was worthy of the occasion, and it was followed by a procession of cross-bearer, choir, churchwardens and neighbouring clergy (amongst whom were the Rul' l D,m and the Rev Preb Michael Hopton) with the Vicar properly vested in a handsome cope. The hymns sung were 395 and 396. The Te Deum before the lighted altar, and the Blessing brought the service to a close.

HOW I RUBBED AWAY A STONE OF FAT FROM MY HIPS AND ABDOMEN IN TWO WEEKS' TIME. For ye-trs I tried every po««ihle means to hide the e hr. on my hips and abdom-u, it seein'ji! as i it, had accumulated on jitH the two plac<s ilut it would be most iiotice<iole. Every- thing tliMt I tried failed to make me any thinner. But, thanks to a lady friend who had studied herboristerie, I learned the secret of a harmless plan which enabled me to rub away with ease a stone of useless fat in only two weeks. The plan is so simple and sum? of my friends seem so glad to know of ;t that I think there may be sister readers of tiie LfdUury Rppr-rter who have pei haps been longing for this very advice. First, jjet from any g' O.i chemist I dram of quassi.i chip* and 3 oii'ice* of cirol t bark extract. Take thfiu home and «ft,er putting the quassia chips in a pan pour over it a teacup!ul of boiling water. When this has stood for about a minute, strain through a cloth and add the cirola bark extract. Then pour the mixture into a bottle and apply it every night and morning with your hands for about ten minutes, using a circular movement. Each time you can almost s-e some of the fat melt away. Au first I thought it n'usc be a dream, but when I measured there was no longer any doubt. I soon grew too slender for my clothes and had to have them taken in, hut it was a pleasure to do it, aud I ehall feel eternally grateful to the lady who showed me how easy it was to regain my youthful figure. E. L. A.

KEMBI.E PrPE. "-The people of Hereford- shire call the last pipe of tobacco they take at a sitting a "Kemble-pipe." This custom is in memory of a Roman Catholic priest, hanged in 1679. in his eightieth year, being absurdly implicated in that monstrous plot of Titus Oates. This Kemble was an ancestral relative of John Kemble and Mrs Siddons, and is said to have gone to be hanged with a pipe of tobacco in his fist. Father Kemble was buried near Monmouth, and annual pilgrimages are made to his tomb by Catholics in the district. One of the hands of the deceased priest is I preserved in the Catholic Church at Hereford.

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I MUCH MARCLE. JUMBLE SALE.—A jumble sale in aid of the funds of the Much Marcle Football Club will be held at the Schoolroom, Much Marcle, on -satut- day, February 7, at 3 p.m. There will also be a provision stall. An invitation Long-Night Dance will be held in the Much Marcle Schoolroom on Friday, February 13, 1914. Dancing from 3 till 2. This dance is being held in place of the Cin-, derella Dance, previously arranged. H S Powell and W White, joint hon. secretar;cs.- Advert.