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j rO-DAY'S SHORT STORY.]i…
j rO-DAY'S SHORT STORY.] i, Ponsonby's Comrade, I ii. BY HAROLD BINDLOSS. (ALL RIGHTt RESERVED.) Far up a South. A tnexicau river stands he city of San Jose, vhich might serve as j .n object-lesson to those who talk too loudly bout the benefits of modiern cÙi1is ation for > ,11 that is good in it is the result of Moorish i ?a<hing &ve hundred years ago, Of course, \'1 ? boasts a cathedral, built wben the faithful •j ;ere either more devout or richer than they I ( ? re to-day, and this is a rWlnous, second-rate .:1 opy of an ancient Cord?va mosque. For he rest, it resembles a t?nck-kiln, with a imilar temperature, and its inhabitants- compound of CastiLian, Indian, and negoro -live in half-dressed content ment, practising very vice except drunken nesa. This is strange, considering its ohid industry is he shipment of spirits. A rusty, sun-blistered steametr lay there I ne scorching dny, as she had done a good aany, loading cana barrels, because in that egion no one is ever in a hurry. Her cap- ain. who spoke English. or thou ght he did. aid to Henry Povsonby, as he pointed owards the swamp hore; "Where eet is your companero go to every ay? This pTa-ce is no good for any mans- auch like the inflerno." Ponsonby smiled as he answered: "I was rondaring the same thing. He's a man who las his'-own ways; but I think perhaps I tad better go after him and see. Sonehow, vhen Kir-g- is too quiet there's tr-oiible not ar away. So he was pulled by negro rowers across he yellow current which was thick with the lebris of the tropical forest, and in due ime wandered into Ban Jose. He saw a few hings t,-3 wonder at as he paced its swel- ering streets, some of which resembled ewers, aud only for the dry heat would lave brc-d a pestilence. Half the houses irere ruins overgrown with bug-anvil la and vild vines, and the rest were dazziingly whitewashed to the fiat azotea roofs. Here ind there a cof.Tee-coloured grardia lay vsleeo in the dust, flies buzzing about him and a ruety rifle at his-side. MoJattoes ,rouebod in the doorways, as they did all lay, staring round dreajnily, and laddies of mixed ancestry, attired in only two gar- nents, of which the outer one resembled a Ires sin g-^own, wjutobed him th'rough the unglazed oasements. Keat, dust, flies, and unells, and drowsiness everywhere, a people who live without working, and this is the IBual atmosphere oi" .many a similar toQ,-n. Then Ponsonby entered the yallow-wanhed 1welling of a German naturalist, whorti he lad fftet pmviously in a distant forest, and found him sitting in a room filled with orchids a,nd snakes in boxes. He did not ike t,he prevalent o-dcur which he breathed i>efore o-le memorable night in the heart of i mountain, but it was scarcely worse than the boquet of the town. In reply to his questions the naturalist said: "Ah! der Herr Osmundt? Come here, I show him vo you," and led the way to the balcony. Then in a second stroet Ponsonby saw his com ra-de seated under the awning of a little wipe shop, discoursing pleasantly with a. sable .damsel in a dirty travesty of i Parisian flnery. though he seemed to keep his eyes fixed 0\1 the building opposite, over which there floated sundry rags of bunting doing duty as a flag. In the door of the wine shop stood. another lady in rudimen- 'tary attire, aid she al-ternately smiled at King and scowled at the other. "Confound himsaid Ponsonby; "what madness ia he engaged in now? Still. I shouldn't think ti'iey would take his fancy alfter the Donna (jrraciosa. Any colour and a.ny language, they always flock round him." Then the naturalist grinned as he answered: "You mistakes do make; Herr Osmundt he follow der science, and they give informations. He watch dot gustoms g-olleotor urtd sit in der sun all day, because i. dot man he gonrflscat*. der rubbishy speci- mens. He can't get into do gustom-house, but der collector he can't come out." Ponsonby whistled. I thought as much," he said. Those everlasting beetles to the fore again. King, aren't you ashamed of yourself? Come up her. at once!" The big man sent a merry laugh ringing acress the street, wave-i his hand to the waitress, and came bounding up the stair- way, but, disregarding th e cooler room, per- sisted iin, seating himself out on the balcony. "Now, perhaps you'll e:cplain," said Pon- gonby. "What are you d'oing here?" And King laughed again as he ,nswer-ed: I might refer you to a dot to to be found in the Royal arms. It's aJl very simple. That moddle-iheaded colleCltor chose to confis- cate my -collection because he couldn't find preserved insects in the schedule of things which might be imported inro this wretched country. He took my bribes with both hands, but wouldn't give them up, so I'm trying to get them by threats of violence. Already I fancy he's badly frightened of me. The Com- miaOOant clcx^n't like him, so he won't assist with the standing army." Here the nataralist interposed: "Herr Osmundt is an ingenious man. He borrow im,idolit asking my big snake, and let him in by der window of der gustom-house, but dot Yerdamdt g-olle-tor he only kill the snake." Po-nsonby gnaa-ned as he answered: "I know it's no use my talking, and I wish those blamed bi3etles were at the bottom of the sea. You'll have to get through with it to-day, bom-u.oe--if she doesn't blow up in the Tneantime—the steamer goes oat to-morrow morning." Then he took himself away, and spent the afternoon drinking in beauty along the edge of the pria oeva.1 forest. He had dwelt in it 'and knew its de-ldliness, but there was some- thing in its silttnce and the untrammelled strengtlh of nar.ure rioting triumphtuntly there which never fa-iled to strangely impress him. It was dark: when he re-entered San Jose, and was entertained by the naturalist to a dinner which lie could not help fancying t-asted suspiciously of snake. Then he sat out on the balcony in the light of the rising moon. From an ill-kept garden opposite rose the acent of dew-da imped flowers, the little breeze that cooled San Jose sprinkled the dust with the snowy petala of orange blos- som, and many fire-flies sparkled among the wet grasses. A tinkle of guitars commenced somewhere below, soft Latin voices reached them chanting a song of Arragon, and then from a lighted wine-shop came the plucking of a banjo, and a deep-throated chanty with a martial ring. Thereujvon Ponsonby nodded, for he had last heard that refrain beside a thundering African beaoh more than a thou- sand leagues away. and he knew the eongs of the fever-land have been handed down through centuries from long-forgotten days. 80 they lounged aDd chatted, Ponsonby hoping it would end peacefully after all, until with an evelamcition King sprang to his feet and bolted down 'the stairway into the patio. A man with two attendants came out of the custom-house, loofeed about him suspic- iously, and then Married down the steps. Bat with a bound like th-at of a panther a tall figure in white dtuck cleared the moonlit gtreet, and fell upcm the group. Next, and and almost before Ponsonby realised' what had happened, the ii-wo assistants were rolling in the dust, and their master was being rudely bundled baiok aga-in into the house. "Ach!" said the naturalist stolidly. "He baf him now, uoo. I think dot goltector be get, what you &ay, fits." Oh, hang the c ollootor and that mad com- rade of mine!J' said Ponsonby. "As if we hadn't had trouble enough without this last P nonsense. V ell, I'vE, got to help him and run the risk of being stubbed." Just as, followed by his host, he ran into the street, two men grappling each other reeled forth filom the custom-house, and the taller held aloft in one hand a tin case which Ponsonby hated. They fell grovelling at his feet, and while King with » his free hand proceeded to bump his victim's t head savagely into the .dust. startled voices rang down the street, and men of many colours poured out of the doorways. "Where are my good ten dollars and 4' ",here's' the big spifier? Oh, you rascally thief gapped Kmg, and the unfortunate official's shoulders were driven once more with violence against a jutting, stone. "dtop it before you kill the man," shouted Ponsonby, grabbing the other's arm. "You seem to have got the most part of your miserable specimens, and you're not engaged in starting a revolution here. There's a tllgh class tumult starting already." Another bump foaowed, and tL\en King sat up covered with dust and glory, and it was time he did, for a shouting mob was last surrounding them. The mixed population hattd all Kinds of labour, but, true to their southern nature, revelled in excitement. Also, their favourite amusement wa plot- ting insurrections, so howLs of approval mingled with the cries of wrath. Further, the. men of negro stock disliked those of Latin blood, and thus there were materi.xls ready for ft brilliant fracas. "Stand by for a rush," said King with tightening lips. "Knock down the foremost, and if v?e maive a good show some will j?,iu in with* us. If you get up without my per- mission you will be badly hurt, senor"; and the customs collector lay stin, as he was told. The rush came, and next moment Ponsonby wa,, fighting in the centre of a yelling crowd. while what became of the collector he never knew, because a mob of negroes shouting encouragement swarmed about them and forced them away. Down that street and the next they went, windows flung up above them, hoarse voices applauding and threatening, while olive-skinned men fell staggering under King's sledge-hammer ( blows. Then the front of the crowd grew thinner, and, aided by dusky partisans, they t somehow broke through, and Ponsonby remembered bolting at topmost sipeed across a ous-ty square. Fresh uproar rose behind them, and he guessed the meI'(rial citizens were either starting another rebellion or settling racia,l questions among themselves, because for several minutes they were little molested. Neither was there an armed guard to be seen, these having discreetly hidden themselves away, knowing that in times of excitement a mo'b with revolutionary ten- dvnciea occasionally found diversion in hang- ing a soldier or two. So they pressed on towards the river, King casting wistful glances over his shoulder, as though he were sorry the matter seemed over. 11 such was the case he must have been gratified, for when close to the water's edge another band of citizens poured out of a shadowy street, and a roar told them that the pursuers were still behifcd. "All you have to do is to go right straight through," said King breathlessly. "Judging by the row they're making, some patriots must be there. Ola, vi\a la libertad! Atie- lante los heros!" and he quickened his pace to a charge. He swang a p;ece of old bronze railing, and Ponscoiib-y clutched the pillar of some broken balcony, but just how lie got it he could not remember, because under such circumstances men do tilings mechanically. A few knives glinted before them among the struggling mass, stones began to liurtle unpleasantly past his head, go, tightening his grip on the timber and hailing the negroes behind him, he followed his com- rade. Then the previous scene was repeated. with interest this time. Curiously assorted weapons from knives to empty bottles were { plied about him, but the pi ess preven ted them doing much damage. Also, part of the mob seem-ed friendly, and when King, driv- ing through th-m like a battering-ram, opened a passage, Ponsonby, staring straight in front of him, made for the river. A minute later he ran along the ricketty barge-wharf, while some of those beside him leapt into the water. There was a hurried splash of oar-blades, and a man he could not see, apparently with good intentions, thrust him over the wharf. edge j-ust above a boat. He landed with a thud upon the Mulattoes below, someone oame down heavily upon his head, and when he had struggled from under the weight the craft was already ahootkig out into the river. "Turn back; I want the other English- mall Round with the boat!" he shouted ill indifferent Castiliaii, but the dusky oars- men j-efused to return at any price, and though Ponsomby fumed and threatened, held on indifferently towards the steamer. He hoped his companion might be in some of the other craft which followed them, but when he reached the vessed there was uo sign of King. The skipper started when he saw him, and this was not surprising, for Ponsonby had lost his sun-hat, and his jacket was tóm. across. There was a nasty out on his upper arm, and one on his shoulder, a swollen lump on one temple, while every bone in his body seemed aching. C,.t.-ram ba! said the former; "more politico ashore. This people is fond of the politico, and they often make such esoan- dalos. No, they come not here, senor; this ship is of another state. Ra,yo! that would he insult the matron. And where your gal- lant companero is he get him to?" "I don't knew," said Ponsonby, grimly, "but, judging fram experience, he'll get out of that place somehow or turn it upside down. He's a, ma,re of misapplied abilities, if you know what that means." Ponsonby maiiaged to clean himself in a basin-like saucer of muddy water, and with stripe of plaster about him sat on deck the whole riarht, waiting while the uproar in the town died away. But the big adventurer never came, and, in spite of his belief in his companion's capacity for taking care of himself, Ponsonby grew anxious about him when in the early morning the skipper 9tated he must sail in half-an hour. Then, even as he asked for a boat to go ashore, a barge with rum barrels and bags of sugar tame sliding towards the steamer with heavy-splashing sweeps. When it grated alongside the negro boatmen grinned from ear to as one with unusual caution adjusted tbe sliag-s round a barrel, and then shouted, Ola, arriba! Con muchissimo cuidao!" Ponsonby knew that meant "Heave up very carefully," and a laugh broke from him when as the ca,;k swang through the gang- way a muffled voice said, "For heaven's sake, knock the head in and take me out of this!" It wa.s done, and, amid a roar of delight from the passengers, King, smelling like a distillery, crawled out from the cask, his torn garments soaked in mother of wine. "How on earth did you get there?" said Ponsonby; and King chuckled aa he answered: "It's well to make friends with the ladies. and the fair keeper of the wine-shop evolved this idea. It was probably the only way I could have got out alive, because it seems I had the misfortune to damage some popu- lar favourite. Whew! I feel as though I should never straighten my limbs again; but I've got the collection safe, after all." Then the winch commenced to clatter, and when the last sugar-bag was hove on board the steamer dropped down stream.
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I| I Passing Pleasantries.…
Passing Pleasantries. "Oh, John the rats have eaten all my cake!" John: What! All of it? Young Wife: Every piece. I feel like cry- ing. John: Oh, don't cry over a few rats. Scene A Sunday-school. Young lady cate- chising the children on the plagues of Egypt. Young Lady: And what became of the plague of locusts? A pause, then small boy at bottom sud- denly I "Please, miss, I know. John the Baptist ate them. "What is heredity, mamma?" asked the little girl. spelling the word out through her falling tears, a.nd waiting to writedown the meaning. It is, 'm, how shall I explain it? Oh," said the mother, "something you get from your fat-her or me." And the small child wrote down on her paper of home lessons: -"Iferedity-spank- ing." THE TRADESMAN'S TRAP. A tradesman one day noticed an Excise officer looking closely at his shop. Presently, pocket-book and pencil in hand. the ofhoer entered and began a conversation. "Mr. Jones, I believe." "Yes." "You keep a trap?" "Yes." "Have you a licence for it?" "No." An entry in the pocket-book. "Had you a licence last year?" "No." Another entry. "Why did you not have a licence?" "Because I did not think it necessary." "How many does yotl trap hold?" "Five." Another entry. 'How many wheels has it?" "None." "Why, what kind of a trap is it?" "A mouse trap." The officer left the shop in a hurry.
THE PALACE, CARDIFF
THE PALACE, CARDIFF Another excellent programme will be found I at the Palace by next week's patrons of the house. Heading the list are the Bouncing Dillons, who are paying a return visit. They are always sure of a welcome reception. Other items on the programme are "A Ba Bee's" artistic novelty, entitled "Picture Post- card Album"; Les Algonas, sensational gym- nasts Nellie Moore, a clever young character actrcss; Deans and Wilton, comedy acroha ts. Garden Quintette, international dancers; the Four Garricks, in a song scena; Raymond, and tne Sisters Glare. Ihere is a sporting matinee to-day, and we are given to under- stand that Mr. Macnaghten is arranging a complimentary benefit for Mr. Burton, the popular manager, in acknowledgment of the good services rendered.
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"Empress of the Air " I
"Empress of the Air I jTAR ARTISTE. LIVING IN A STABLE I Although the naxae of Mme. Sanyeah was I -er cratibn as a star well known to the past generation as a star trapeze performer, it is almost lost to the I present. Her discovery in a state of starva- t-ion, living in a stable near the Clapham- road, is a painful example of the vicissitudes of 'the music-hall profession, and a relief fund Chad been utilised to provide her with focd and comforts. The (story of her destitution makes un- pleasant reading. .ihe has been indebted to a London cab- man for the shelter of the stable in which she was found. She was in a-nexhausted con- dition, and ainvcib'L too \\eak to speak. And yot this fali-en -tv..r was known as The jAmpress of the Air," earned a salary otten running into three figures per week, and wa.i patronised by royalty. It was at one of these command trapeze performances tha,t she fe.l from her trapeze, and was incapacitated for three years—and ruined. She is rpart €0 n.OW, and earns what pence she cam with two or three performing dogs a.t sitreet corners. The-? clever little animals were her only companions in the stable home, and they rjhared what little there was to be shared in the way of fcod.
;HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHESI…
HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHESI Put the sugar used in a tart in layers with the fruit, not on the to'p, for that is a.pt to make the pastry sodden. A greasy oven can be cleaned without any trouble by puling a thick laye.r of powdered lime cm each shelf and in the bottom. Let t,he oven gat thorou^h]y hot, and when it is cold sweep it out well. The lime will remove all dirt. and grease. ¡ 0 I reat Sciatica The best treatment for sciatica is to well masacge the aff?eted part with dry mustard and then cover with new flannel. When going to :>e-d, put the feet in hot mustard and water for twenty iniriutes (to draw down the pain), sitting beside the fire; be careful the water is not too hot a.t first. Keep patting a little more hot water in the pan as it cools a little. The water should ba kept as hot as it can be comfortably borne. After the twenty minutes is up, dry the feet well, and put on a pair of warm socks, which should be liept on all night, and get into a warm bed. Continue this treatment for three days, or until better. How to Cut Glass Glass can be cut without a diamond, and the way is very simple. Dip a piece of common string in alcohol and squeeze it reasonably dry. Then tie the string tightly around the glass on the line of cutting. Touch a match to the string, and let it burn off. The hea.t of the burning string will weaken the glass in this particular place. While it is hot plunge the glass under water, letting the arm go under well to the elbow, so there will be no vibration when the glass is struck. With the free hand strike the glass oli,t,side the line of cutting, giving a quick, sharp stroke with any long, flat instru- ment, such as a stick of wood or a long- bladed knife, and the cut will be as clean and straight as if made by a regular glass- cutter. Large bottles can thus be readily utilised for jelly glasses.
LADY'S " SKIMPY " SKIRTS
LADY'S SKIMPY SKIRTS The length of a pantomime artist's dress prciaiises to be the cause of an interesting law suit in Dublin. A writ has been issued by Miss Minnie Cunningham, who is popular on the music-hall stage in Ireland, in con- nection with her Irish songs, aga,inst Messrs. Warden (Limited), theatre proprietors, of Belfast, and the TLheatre Royal (Limited), Dublin. Messrs. Warden a,rranged for the prodnction of the pantomime, Jock and Jill," first in Belfast and subsequently in Dublin; and Miss Cunningham was seleqtod to play the leading lady. The management supplied the dresses for the part; but Miss Cunningham protested that the skirts were too skimpy, and asserted that ehe was engaged as leading lady and not as Colum- bine. The management refused to lengthea them, and in the result the part was trans- ferred to another lady. The trial is looked forward to with considerable interest in Dniblin, where the pantomime is at present drawing crowded houses.
BOVRIL BONUS PICTURES._I
BOVRIL BONUS PICTURES. I Bovril (Limited) this year offer three pic- tures free to their customers: either a gravure reproduction of "The Sleeping Minstrel," by A. A. Dixon, 37in. by 32in., or a pair, "My Boy," by Fred Morgan and ihe Huntsman's Pet," by Arthuir J. Elsley, each of the latter being 32in. by 22in. These gravures are finely reproduced from the original oil paintings, and the terms upon which they may be acquired are on the same lines as in previous years. Up to June 30 next a coupon is issued with every bottle, tin, or jar of Bovril, and for an aggregate face value of 21s. in these coupons the single picture or the pair will be exchanged. One of the smaller pictures may be obtained for 12s. worth of coupons. Signed artists' proofs come higher, five guineas for the larger- sized pictures, or two and a half guineas for the small size. All previous coupons are available for these pictures.
FOREIGN MAILS.I
FOREIGN MAILS. To be despatched from L/Oririon S-unday, Feb. 7:- QUTWARD.-Morninig- To United States, &c., via Southampton. To Teneriffe, via Spain. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8. Morning- To Egypt, by Italian packet. Supplementary mails to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Pacific, &c., by French packet. Ivtninc- To Egypt, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Zanzibar, by French packet. To Constantinople and Smyrna, parce lmaiis, via Liverpool, per s. Saragossa. To West. Coast of A frica, parcel mails, vim, Liverpool, per s. Gando. INWARD.—Due Monday- From West Indies and Pacific, via Southampton. From United States, &c., via Plymouth.
LOCAL TIDE TABLE - I
LOCAL TIDE TABLE I i i 'k t ea ) ? I '"71;; I § H 1 I £ ? »> (U S ?3 ? S £ 3 S S ? Ijl M ? fS ? <-) ?? Satnv t Jt. 72 7 22 7 3 7 4 8 6 (86 J K 7 19 7 38 720 720 8 23 8 22 l?tur. E. I i6 23 3 ? 3 M 2 '3 2f .J 2 Feb '6 Bt T~35 7 5 7 c6 7 37 f 8 -8 3-3 day. 1 E. 7 51 b 11 7 52 7 53 833?54 Feb 7 lIt :'2 10 I "'3 4 30 3: 32 8 1 35 1 33 3 "-u- M. 8~6 8 7 8 7 8 9 V 9 9 9 d!n K.. 8 22 8 4ii 32? 8 A 9 24 9 24 Feb 8' Hf 32 8 ?J 3 ?921 ? 3L, 7 3 51 32 9 ues- l M. 839 8 53 8 8^0 9~l9 9 31 F,, 8541 9 13 85 ?55 953 95 Feb 9 h t 324J22U.2 4'32? 32 8 17 Ni ed- bi. 9 9 9 28 9 7 I 9 10 10 b 10 8 K. 9 25 i 9 43 923 9 i5 !U 0 0 22 Feb (0 Ht 31 9 ;2 3 23 8 131 5 51 8 3J 10 '? '? Vi-s- ..1. 9?0 9 58 9 946 10 34 !0 30 i 9 55 I 10 15 9 53 57 0 48 10. 0 Feb r 1. 1 EH. t 99 9) 21 14 5 ? 27 9 .:0? 30 31 ?9 6ii 1 31 Pu-in X :"aDd;a DOk.
MARRVING A DLAD MANI
MARRVING A DLAD MAN I Deathbed marriages have, now and again, I been solemnised, but we only know of one instance of a marriage between the living and the dead. T'his, it need scarcely be said, came off in America. In 1886 a young man died, who was en- gaged to be married. Both he and his intended bride were firm believers in spiritualism; and the lady resolved that, as she could not wed heir lover in the flesh, ehe would marry his disembodied spirit. The ceremony was gone through. How the dead man did his part we are not informed, but the live woman, we are told, neither fainted nor faltered. Some very eccentric matrimonial arrange- ments are occasionally brought to light in our law courts. A singular illustration occurred not long a-go of the extraordinary I views that often prevail as to the way in which private agreements affeot marriage. The parties in the case in question were a porter and a cook, who had married on the express understanding, embodied in a formal agresment, that unless Ar-d until the latter Should "arrive at the following accomplish- ments-rlaanely, piano, singing, reading, dancing, writing, and speaking," the "marrying" was to be no more thought of and considered null and void. The pair were reg-ularly married, and, as the lady did not master the required accom- plishments, continued to live apart. for fourteen years, the husband fully believing that the worn in was not his wife. When, however, the came up for decision, the judge was of a different opinion.
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BILLIARDS.I
BILLIARDS. I 19.-CANNONS IN BAULK. i I By RISO LEVI (Copyright). I I As already stated, when playing a cannon off the top cushion with both object balls a considerable distance from the top cushion, the most certain way of getting the cannon is by means of a half-stroke, provided that the position is such that the cannon is on from some spot in the D by means of a half- ball stroke, and provided also that a half- ball stroke can be played Without any fear of a kis.s taking place between the cue ball and the first object ball. In many positions, however, although a cannon off the top cushion can be made quite easily from the D by means of a piain half-ball stroke, and, although a half-ball stroke cannot possibly cause a kiss to take place between the cue ball and the first object ball, the cannon cannot be played as a plain lialfs-troke with- out great risk of Icsir? the white when this II ball is the first object ball. In some posi- t tions a true half-ball stroke would certainly I pot the white, and in other positions, although a true half-hall stroke would not send the white down, a cannon played as a half-ball stroke withC'Ujt.§jde. alight easily I cattso the white to be lost; owing to the I contact not being a true half-ball one, though, to all intents and p.urposee, a half- ball one, especially as judged by the throw- off angle. j' DIAGRAM 581.—A cannon off the top cushion. Eed Wi "i. from the top cushion and 23Jin. from the side cushion. Object white 13in. from the top cushion and 12iin. froni the fide cushion. The cannon is i, lm.H-b,1.Ü stroke without side from the end of the D, but such a. stroke generally causes the object white to enter the corner pocket. The correct way of playing the cannon is shown on Diagram 582. Diagra,m 581 illustrates one of these com- monly occurring positions, and also illus- trates how the white may be lost when the cannon is played off the white by means cf a plain half-ball stroke. Diagram 532 shows the object balls in exactly the same position as on Diagram 581, and illustrates the correct way of playing the oannon. It will be noticed that the cue ball is spotted very differently, and this alteration of the angle precludes a possi- bility of a half-ball stroke potting the white. To compensate for the altered spotting of the cue ball the stroke must be played with running side, and drag should also be used I  DIAGRAM 532.—A cannon oft the top cur?hion. A ha.f-ball stroke with runnmg side. ? Object balls situated exactly as on Diagram 532. Cue ball a few inches from the far end of the D. A half-ball stroke cannot pot the white. in order to check the speed of the cue ball I previous to its contact with the white. This cannon can be made by means of a thinner than haW-hall stroke with side, but long distance strokes should never be played in this manner when a half-ball stroke will serve owing I to the unreliability of thin contacts as oom- pared with half-ba.11 ones. An exception to this rule, of course, occurs wthen the position is such th,a,t a kiss may easily take place as I the result of a half-ball stroke.
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Queen and Sick Child  Queen and. Sick Chi Id I A MOTHER'S TOUCHING STORY I The Rcv. J. F. Joncs, Vicar of Burstwick, near Hull, told an interesting story about l the Queen and a Yorkshire baby at a church gathering there yesterday. The vicar stated that he recently spent seventeen iiishts in making petrerana.l investigation of the sorrows of the waifs of London. One night on the Embankment near Cleopatra's Needle he spoke to a woman who turned out to be from Leeds. She told him her hussband and several children bad died of comswmption, but ehe had got her baby into Brompton Hospital, where it attracted the attention of the Queen. Miss Knonys, who was with her Majesty, made notes of the child's history, and a private detective was sent to Leeds to sub- star, tiate the etory. "The Queen," added the woman, "sent me a letter to Leeds, saying, 'I will save the Jife of your baby, is possible, and am goins to send it to the south of France. The woman showed the vicar a letter from Miss Knollye thanking her for a bunch of prim- roses she had sent to the Queen, and saying her Majesty trusted the change would save the child's life. The child is still in Franco. The vicar, who provided for the woman's immediate needs, said he was eoaivinced of the genuine character of her tory,
SKNTLES
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THEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF I
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STOLL'S PANOPTICON I
STOLL'S PANOPTICON I No more popular playhouee is there in I South Wales than Stoll's Panopticon. Cardiff, abundant testimony of which is found in the crowded audiences seen there at every I performance. This is so not merely because I of the pleasing variety of the programme, but also because of the wonderful bioscope pioturee that are produced. The chief picture next weeli will be a powerful dramatic story, entitled "The Anarchist." The moving picture will represent the plotters^ at work, the assassination, the dis- guised assassin, the widow and (laughter, the daughter's resolve, the Anarchists' haunt, the plot to wreck the Paris expresa, and the act of revenge. The Bested Thief" is an extremely funny picture, and a roaring comedy is Doctor Right's Patient." There will be special pictures showing the devastation of Mec-sina and the work of rescue by the gallant British bluejackets. Other good pictures are "Willie Stickitfast" and The Pierrettes' Tali-man." There will be new selections on the cinephone, and Miss Edna Lewis, the popular contralto, will sing, Since Daddy's been Taken Away." Mr. Harry Lewis, the well-known Cardiff bari- tone, will sing to illustrations Roses Bring j Dreams of You," whilst a really noteworthy turn is the special engagement of iilr, R. T. Chinn, Wales' premier cmcertini.-it. Musical items will be given by Miss Hstty Hockio6, and other attractive features are announced.
I -THE ITALIAN UIRCUS I
I THE ITALIAN UIRCUS Its success during the present week Its S'UCc.œB dUTin g t.J1e J}TefYent woel indicates that the Royal Italian Circus is certain to attract big audiences to Andrews'- hall. Queen-street, Car diff, during the remainder of its stay. Unlike other circuses, the artists at Signer Batholomews Volpd's wonderful show are all animals, who go through all the performances of human performers, excepting, of course, talking. The Royal Italian Circus consists of up- wards of 200 performing ponies, dogs, monkeys, goats, and the renowned Malay bear, Mc.dame Batavia," and the historic baby elephant, Queen Alexandra's pet, Jumbo Junior." Madame Batavia is the most wonderful bear in the world. She drove a motor-car to the London Stock Exchange and danced at Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball on two famous occasions. Jumbo Junior when he first arrived in London wa.s so small that he used to drive about in a cab. Then he visited all the fashionable parties in London, and became Queen Alexandra's pet. Now he is the elephantine musical prodigy of the age. "Thersa," the musical and calculating pony, is a veritable equine "Datas," and the astound- ing &Ioverne-s of the dogs, monkeys, and I ponies must be seen to be realised. The I performances begin each evening at eight o'clock, and there are matinees on Wednes- days and Saturdays at 2.30. t
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I HEARD ON THE HAYES Hunger Marcher Orator: We DEMAND the right to work. Individual (in the foreground): Gor blimey! Bill, 'ere's a bloke AR,SKIN' for it.
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FOOTBALL NORTHERN UNION LEAGUE MATCH. BRIDGEND FIELD, EBBW VALE. MONDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 8th, 1909. SALFORD V. EBBW VALE. Kick-off 3^15 p.m. e270 PILL HARRIERS FX. Require HOME February 13th; guarantee given.Apply Hon. Sec. ep5 TREFOREST ROVERS R.F.C want matches for the following date: February 6th, February 13th, 1 March 6th, April 3rd; guarantees Preferred.-Aprly U: Itees, 5, Rees-terrace, Treiorest. 04686p6 TEOEDEHIWFUWCH A.F.C. want fixtures, home and home matches, February 13th, Ma.rch 6th, 20th, 27th.—Lewis, Secretary. e277