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S MINTS# ^LIKRTSUS. tm —mm mm XSTOP ONE MOMENT Oh, dear doctor, must my darling die? X V There tery little hope, but TRY •Zt £ OF THE MOST REMARKABLE REMEDIES OF THE AGE. TUDOR WILLIAMS PATENT JJALSAM OF JJONEY. Thousands of children have been saved from an untimely death by the prompt use of roDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY. No Mother should neglect: to keep this Infallible &emedy in the house ready for any emergency. Remember that it is triger U) check a slight Congh at the commencement than t.e iJ.I. ill to develop iuto a I ngering complaint DO NOT FORGET TO GIVE IT TO THE BABY. OVER 4,000 TESTIMONIALS TO HAND FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. A OE EMPLOYER OF LABOUR SPEAKS HIGHLY OF IT tfind your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey very useful for colli or congiu, Keep a. bottle always by me. My children have also found much benetit trora tt in case of Bronchitis and Cough. Yours truly BJBNJ. PETrY Of the Firm of Messrs Pett, Sons, Ltd., White Hall Printers, Leeds. January 17, 1833 PARENTS THINK IT A GOLDEN REMEDY SIR,—I consider it my duty to send you this testi- stomal of the great benefit my child has derived from your grand Tudor Williams's Patent Balsam of Honey. She has ren it foe tbree years She has been troubled witt) bronchitis since 14 weeks old. She is now 6 years old, and since I discovered this prepara- tion I consider my child out of ganger, and no need to call in any medical man. Veura faithfully, MRS BOITD. 17, Argyle-street, Darwers. January ilsc lt595. Sold by all t'lieuiisu and Stores all over the World at 11 llkd, 'da 9d. and 4s 6d per bottle. Sample bottle sent (post paid) for Is id, 5s, and 5s from the inventor, D. rjlUDOR ^RILLIAMS, MEDICAL HALL, ABERDARE. f JSV L7e—1177 THE ROATII FURNISHING CO. i¡2, CASTLE-ROAD. AND VERE-STREET, aOATH, CARDIFF, Baving just restocked our extensive Showrooms with a complete New Selection of JQOUSEHOLD JPURNITURE, We are prepared TO supply same at a REDUCED PRICE FOR CASH OR ON OUR NEW HIRE SYSTEM. DINING & DRAWING-ROOM SUITES In various designs and coverings, BEDROOM SUITES fa "Il kinds of woods-Mahogany, Walnut, S&TIA Walnut, and Ash. BUNGLES. PERAMBULATORS, MAIL CARTS. FLOORCLOTHS CARPETS, etc., etc. Just received, a Larr. Stock of WICKER CHAIRS, TABLES, CRADLES, etc. /TI. GOODS DELIVERED FREE. CATALOGUES POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Note our onl > Address in Cardiff" ROATH JPURNISHING CO., <2, CASTLE-ROAD & VERE-STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF. 55s FOLLICK. ?AWNBROKER AND JEWELLER, 40 & 41 BRIDGE STREET, CARDIFF. ADVANCES MADE ON JEWELLERY, PLATE AMU ALL KINDS OF PORTABLE PROPERTY. Largs Fireproof Safes kept for the reception Valuables. On Sums exceeding 40s, 4d in the £ interest. A Largs Selection of Unredeemed Diamond Rings and J ewellery always on Sale. •p^fcKCHAM'S tlLLS. JJEECHAM'S PILLS. BEKCHAM'S PILLS. JD Worth a Guinea a Box. B EECHAM'S PILLS. JD For Bilious Attacks. BECRAM SPILLS. For Nervous Disorders. EECIIAM'S PILLS. For Indigestion in all its forms. BEECHAM'S FILLS. For Wind and Pains in the Stomach. EECHAM'S PILLS. For Sick Headache. EECHAM'S PILLS. JO Have saved th lives of THoosands. BEECHAM'S PILLS For Giddiness. JSECHAM'S PILLS. jO For Fulness and Swelling after Meals. EECHAM'S PILLS. JO Are Worth a Guinea a Bor. BEECHAM'S PILLS. A Wonderful Medicine for Females of all Asrej. 996o ■ AHS k COi\ii*AlS V. ADULTS FUNBRA1-S IstClas with Best Hearsed Coach, on theMos modern principle, a pair of their velllowwJ Memish-brMl llorswi to oach, one-incb Elm ?,fllsh«- Coflin. boat registered Furniture, with elaborate n? me plaui engraved, Hft" aatiu-crimnwl robe, id sel ittendanee — 8 Marsh <ft Co.'s 2ad Class ditto, ditto J J • Ma«sh A Co.'s 3»U, with improved earvfage «. 3 3 Matsli ift Co.'s 4th, ditto, ditto. — lU CilH-DUKN'S J'U N EBAtA Including pair el Flemish-bred Horses, modern Coaek Willi all the latest improvements. Polished Coffin, ined with thus nrln..j. aail attendance— 0. Under Under twe years 1 8 Otte-horae Carriage, including eofll. CO"erelt in black, blue, or polished, lined with flan- met, modern coach, and attendance. Under six months — 0 16 Under one year — — — Und And so on in proportion. Handsome Car. Carretl or Plain PluMed Haarse Mounting Coaches and Broughams, Ostrich rliiines, Ac A1) Dlt KSH: 21s 80. ST. MARy-STKJOKT. CARPI* F. FJlEKTJJ I RJLEETH RJ^IIETH I A COMPLETE SET ONE GUINEA 8INOJ.K live Years' Warranty. Priie Medal. QOODMAN A CO., 10, DUKE-STREET, AND 56, QUEN. STREET, CARDIFF. ARTIFICIAL TEKTU PAINLESSLY PITTED by Atmospheric Suction, at one-third the usual ehaigea ICe Extractions necessary perfaet and permanent life-like appearance speeial 80n "ALATiM for Xeader Gams perfect for Mastication and SMech. t'OUM i'tiY One Visit, and railway fare allowed. Special at, tentiougivente Repairs, Rxtractions,Stopping TKSTIM0HIA.LS.-Dr ANDREW WILSON (late «ys;—" I caM recommend Mr Goodman as a very skilful and lininane Dentist. His rea- sonable charges should attract to him all claawes.' Consultations Kree.—Speciality In WniTJt ENAMEL *mtdOLl> FILLINGS, AMERICAN DfCNTI.STICY.amr PLATELKSij PALATE8. Before entering look for the Name— QOODMAN Jc CQ., QUKKN-ST., & 10, DUKK-STRKSr, CARDXJTV. 15. CASTLE-STRBKT, SWANSEA. PONTYPRIDD-96, *AFF-STBEKT (over aiamownw- shite Bank), 52e—iZH AND At 88, HIGH-STREET, NEWP«Pt. AND At 88, HIGH-STREET, NEWPOtM. .^ta^oltaticms Free. Hours, 10 M It IBusimss :Ahbrt5stZ4 ..II. WILLIAMS'S. FUR N ISH I N G EMPORIUM, J^IGH-STREETS CARDIFF. -=a GREAT A NNUAL GTOCK-TAKINGL SALE FURNITURE. JGEDSTEADS, DEDDING, QARPETS, JILOORCLOTHS, 0HINA. and GARTHENWARE, JULY 2ND TO 30TH. EXOR3IOU5 AND MAGNIFICENT STOCK UNPARALLELED PRICES. WILLIAMS'S, 14 JJ IGH-STRESF, CARDIFF. 3536 54e STME liROS., Sent of the late Aid. Gaius An^i^tus Stone COMPLETE FUNERAL FIj UN IS HERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Every requisite for I-'miorals of all classes. Propriecors of Funeral Cars, Hearses, shîlIi. biers, a.nd Coaches, Superb Flemish Horses,etc. Price List 011 Application. Please Note the Only Address :— 5, WORK f NG-STREET. Telegraphic Address :— "STONE BROS., CARDIFF." 162e rpEETH.—Complete Set, One Guinea. 1 Five years' warranty.—GOODMAN Co, 10 Puke-street, and 66, Queen-strsst, Cardiff. 9e SOUTH WALES FURNISHING CO., 31, CASTLE STREET (OPPOSITE THE CASTLE, CARDIFF SOUTH WALES FURNISHING CO., QPPOSITE THE CASTLE, CARDIFF, "JJNDERTAKES TO SUPPLY rrHE BEST QUALITY IN FURNITURE Jl ON |_J IRE SYSTEM OR FOR CASH WITHOUT BILL OF SALE. A LI. GOODS DELIVERED FREE IN PRIVATE VAN. LOWEST PRICES CHARGED EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM YOLELY ADOPTED BY US. FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIP- JL' TION. "JJNAPPROACHABLE VALUE GIVEN. REALLY HANDSOME SUITE FROM £4108. NEWEST DESIGNS in FLOORCLOTHS AND LINOLEUMS. INSPECTION INVITED. SIDEBOARDS IN MAHOGANY, OAK, k3 AND WALNUT. HOUSES FURNISHED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM JNDEPENDENT OF DISTANCE. EXTRA CHARGE FOR CREDIT. GRAND DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, /COVERED IN EVERY DESCRIPTION > OF MATERIAL. ORDERS BY POST PROMPTLY AT- TENDED TO. MIND, DON'T FOIIGET OUR AD., l." DliESS. JPARTIES ABOUT TO MARRY ARE RECOMMENDED "1VTOT TO GO ELSEWHERE, BUT TO -Ll CALL ON US. YOUR ATTENTION IS CALLED TO JL OUR TERMS. £ 3 for Is 6d Weekly I £ 16 for 5s OD Weekly £ 6 2s 6D „ I £ 20 6s Od £10 4s Od 3ge OUR ADDRESS :-31, CASTLE-STREET. OPPOSITE THE CASTLE. CARDIFF. ¡ JJUGHES'S BLOOD piLLS. YOUR BLOOD IS BAD. TAKE THE GREAT BLOO RENEWER, HUGHES'S BLOOD PILLS, which have the Shape of a Heart on each Box). BAD BLOOD IN YOUR SYSTEM fs the Cause of your Suffering from SKIN DISEASE, HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, X UILIOUSNESS, TORPID LIVER NERVOUSNESS, DEPRESSION RHEUMATISM. TAKE HUGHES'S BLOOD PILLS Without delay, and you will soon get relief. THEY CURE WHEN EVERY. THING ELSE FAILS. Suitable for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. They cleanse the system Irom all impurities. Sold by Chemists and Patent Medicine Dealers at Is lVjd, 2s 9d, 43 bll; or send direct to Maker, JACOB HUGHES, Manufacturing Chemist, Penarth, JJUGHES'S BLOOD TRILLS. PILLS.1210 SALEI SALE; 15, HIGA S T nEE T, QARDIFF. Q RIFFITH J AMES'S GREAT HALF-YEARLY CLOSE OF THE SEASON S A L E NOW PROCEEDING, AND CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH, When all the Stook, together with several im. portant Special Purchases, will be offered at STARTLING PRICES 1 Purchasers all this Sale will be able to Save from 1654 >■ ESTABLISHED 1850. NAISH, 60, BRIDGE-STREET, CARDIFF, FOR ALL KINDS OF BASKET WORK. SEUPyUff) 1119.14&. PHAIAS RESEATED Repairs oi all kind, firogytft H«siiuaa :4\blJrt55tS. DA VID JONES t- LIMITED; THE pEOPLE'S JpoPUliAR FOOIJ pROVIDERSj N1iJW GEASON'S JAMS IN THE JJIGHEST pERFECTION; STRAWBERRY 8D. PER 2tR. itAR BLACK CURRANT 7D. II U « GOOSEBERRY 51f2d,.j » j. The HIGH QUALITY of out JAMS are 10 WELL KNOWN that tare heed only la, they are UNEQUALLED. NOTE OUR ONLY ADDRESS— "^TESTMINSTER STORES ^HARTON GTREET, QARDIFF. 62te DENTISTR"? AT CARDIFF TEETH. F I D. 0 w E N & CO;, SURGEON DENTISTS. Established Over Thirty Yeati, Attendance Dailv 9 till 8, at 42, QUEEN STftEET; CAltDIFF, AND 4, OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Artificial Teeth fixed by Owen s Patent Stietioti; M, quiring no fastenings, Ac. No pain whatever. Nd extractions. For E;iting, Articulation, they are equal to the naturnl teeth. Warranted to last a lifetime. A Tooth from 50 5 0 Upper or Lower Set 0 Consultation Free Daily. Q.ENERAL J^LECTION vnrr OF THE pRINCE OF "rÀLES to ( ARDIFF. And other interesting items of News completely Eclipsed by the Extraordinary Value now being given by the NOTED CASH FURNISHERS, JgERRY AND £ JO.» QUEEN-TRIET. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Bedroom Suites ab 72a 6d. SEE BEtsRY & CO.'S Dining room do. at 70s. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Enormous Stock of Furni. ture, Bedsteads, and Bedding. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Bamboo Tables at Is 91hd, SEE BERRY & CO.'S Bamboo Poles at Is 914d. SEE BERRY & Bamboo Tables with Folding Flaps at 5s 9d. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Marble Top Washstand and Duchesse Table at 37" 6d per pair. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Grand Stock of Glass and China. SEE BERRY & CO.'S Celebrated Aerinda Por- traits, 20 by 16, in Massive Gilt Frame, at 14s. BERRY & CO. Sell only for Cash. BERRY & CO. Puck free and Deliver all Fur nishmg Orders Free to any Railway Station. Try them, and you will be sorry you have not done so before. "I'LL SWEAR UPON THAT BOTTLE.' —"Tempest, Act 2, Scene 3. JGEER IN JGOTTLE. ^yniTBREAD AND 00.'S (ItOBT BAKER, SOLE AGENT; LONDON COOPER, STOUTS AND ALES. AGENT IN N'KWPORT Q p\RKER, 12, FAIUOAK TERRACE, 7620 MAINDEK JADE'S piLLS. f^ILLS. All who suffer from Gout jj JL or Rheumatism should EKJIADE'S TRILLS. immediately have recourse Jji JT to EADE'S PILLS. Hun- ADE'S a >ILLS. dreds of Testimonials have i been received from all EADE'S PILLS. sorts and conditions of t men testifying to the SKILLS, wonderful power these n JL Pills have in giving relief in the very worst cases. These Pills are purely velte table and perfectly safe n their action. INSTANT RELIEF AND RAPIDLY CURE THE WOltST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD, FACE, AND LIMbS, And have the largest recommendation ever given any Patent Medicine of its class. HOULD NOW BE ILL IN BED. GOUT 107, Jubilee-terracs, Wolverhampton-road, Walsall,Nov. 22nd,1893. RHEUMATISM Dear Sir, -1 write to thank you for the very great GOUT amount of benefit I have re- ceived from using your mar. vellous Gout and Rheumatic RHEUMATISM Pills. I am glad to think I a.m able to write, as had it GOUT not been for your grand Pills I should have been unable to do so, and am quite certain RHEUMATISM I SHOULD NOW BE ILL IN BED. GOUT I am extremely thankful, as I can still keep at my work. I shall use every endeavour R H E U M A. TIS M to make your Pills more widely known. You may use GOUT this how you think proper.— I remain, yours faithfully, E. GUEST. HEUMATISM Mr George Eade, 72, Gos>vell-road, London. EADES GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. Are sold by all Chemists in Bottles, and 2i 9d or sent post free for Postal Order by the Proprietor GEOKGE EADE, 72, Goswell-road, E.C. Ask for and be sure you obtain, EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS EADE'S OILLS. JT 68e 1344 JUS'I7 ARRIVED THE NEW STOCK of MAIL CARTS & PERAMBULATORS for the coming season. All the very latest designs selected from the most noted Makers. The LARGEST STOCK in the WEST of ENGLAND and WALES to choose from. CASH or on EASY TERMS of PAYMENT. INVALIDS' CHAIRS on HIRE by the WEEK or MONTH. Repairs in all Branche s by First-class Workmen. A.. W. SPENCBK (Successor to Hy. Thomas), ST. JOHN'S CHURCH-SQUARE, CARDIFF. Sole Agent for Bradbury's Celebrated Sewing Machines. The New High Arm Lock-stitch Family Hand Sewing Machine, with Walnut Cover, S2 18s 6d. Rest value in th trade. 377e 2256 BUY ONLY OF THE MAKER. PEDLER'S UMBRELLA FACTORY AND LEATHER BAG WAREHOUSE. Umbrellas made to order. Re-covered and Repaired promptly. Sole Cardiff Agents for the celebrated PRINCE Umbrella. The strongest and smallest folding Umbrella made. Prices fcam 10s 6d to 70s. TRAVELLING REQUISITES of every description. Dress Baskets, Trunks, Solid Leather Portmanteaus, Gladstone. Kit, and all kinds of Hand Bags. Ladies' nd Gents' Dressing Cases. Toilet arid Manicure Cases, Etc.,in Large Variety. RICHLY MOUNTED WALKING-STICKS AND CANES FOR PRESENTATION. Note the Address r— W. PEDLER AND SON, 34, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF. Established 28 Years. 1411—93 ON'T FORGET* THAT "VIRIDINE" is the CURE for CORNS.—This grand discovery has led many to imitate i but without gaining for such preparation the satisfactory results "virfafre b&s secured. In bottles, Is bv posfo )s 2d. pfrepigt, y High-jitffit, Cardiff. 3e fSttgmias JUFTRISSIS, THERE'S A BEST IN EVERYTHING." u I stippose ib'S fancy, but 1 can drink no Tea butPhillips's" This is a phrase Pliiliip9 and Cd; often hear; But why should it; be fancy ? Someoni must sell the Best Teat and why hot Phillips & Go: 1 You may by where you like, but yotf Will come back again to PHILLIPS & CO., TEA SPECIALISTS, 74-. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. 'J NEW SERIES OF SHORT WORKS OF FICTION BY EXPERIENCED WRITERS OF FICTION. SPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR PUBLI- CATION IN THE CARDIFF FJUMES AND sC)ut# w AjjESWPEKLVNIRW& THE FIRST STORY1 OF THE SERIES IS UNDElt HIGH pmssugg, Bt -i to; QJO; Mõ FENÑ, Artthhj bf "BtJACK BLOOD J or THE LASS THAT LOVED A SOLDIER," "THE TIGER LILY," &C., AND WILL APPEAR IN OUR COLUMNS ON AUGUST 17tH. The Stories ore nbtractive, the authors are clever, 1\<1 the entire series of a character to give general safeisfacbion. LIST OF SOME OF THE TALES "UNDER HIGH PRESSURE," By GEORGE MANVILLE FENN. "UNCLE JIM," By GILBERT PARKER. "THE LOVE THAT LOVES ALWAY," By HELEN MATHERS. "THE DOCTOR'S STORY," By DARLEY DALE. MY MYSTERIOUS FELLOW PASSENGER," By R. ASHE KING. "THE WOMAN OF THE SANTA SALVATOR, By MAX PEMBERTON, Author of "The Iron Pirate." "THE 4TH OF JULY AT JIMTOWN," By CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD, A Racy Writer, Chief of the U.S. Scouts. NURSE HASLAM'S STORY," By FLORENCE MARRYAT. THE PLAGUE SEALED VALLEY," By HUME NISBET, Author of The Jolly Roger." "VIA NEWHAVEN AND DIEPPE," By MRS ALEXANDER. A FREAK IN HYPNOTISM." By ALAN ST. AUBYN, Author of A Fellow of Trinity." A SHORT TALE WILL BE PUBLISHED WEEKLY. THE FIRST STORY OF THE SERIES IS "UNDER HIGH PRESSURE," BY QEO. M_ FENN. WHICH WILL APPEAR COMPLETE ON AUGUST 17TH. SANATIVE K I N SOAP, A Perfeotly Pure and Neutral Soap for th: Toilet and Nursery. Each Tablet is wrapped in a Certificate guaranteeing that SAN ATIVE SKIN SOAP s ks Contains NO Bad Fats. gANATIVE SKIN SOAP Contains NO Silicate or Sulphate of Soda. SANATIVE SKIN SOAP Contains NO Poisonous Mineral Colour. SANATIVE SKIN SOAP Contains NO Free Caustic Soda. gANATIVE SKIN SOAP Contains NO Chalk or Talc. I SANATIVE SKIN SOAP s Contains the smallest possible percentage of water. SANATIVE SKIN SOAP Readers the Skin Smooth, Soft, and of a Velvet-like appearance. gANATIVE gKIN S°AP Is Super-fatted, and is the Best Soap for a De icate Skin. Is 2d per Box. containing Three Tablets. By Post, Is 6d. SOLD ONLY BY J M U N D A Y, CHEMIST, 1, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. „ <Qe GREAT ^JLEARANOE SALE> TO be DISPOSED of, a LARGE ASSORTMENT of gold and silver watches, jewellery, diamond rings, marble clocks and bronzes, all unredeemed pledges, at ridic> ously low prices. No reasonable offer refused, as every article must be sold, lease of premises having been old to Mr Seccombe and must give up possession in a few days. Now is your time if you want bargains. S. HARRIS & CO., Pawnbrokers and Jewellers, 79. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. NOTICE.—All Pledges removed to 58, ood-streefc, Cardiff. 28 -v p p s,si _u (-10 C 0 A. GRATEFUL, COMFORTING, BREAKFAST-SUPPER. BOILING WATER OR MILK. 1 4Me SUPPORT HOME INDUSTRIES. WHY PAY HIGHER PRICES for Foreign Mann factnred Goods, when British-grown Rolled Oats and Oatmeal of Superior Quality and Flavour can be readily obtained? CAREY THOMAS'S ROLLED OATS (GROAT FLAKE). MADE SOLELY FROM HOME-GROWN GRAIN. OLJP BY ALL OBOC9BS CARD BOA RD BOXES _I#21 120o 38»SNTTSA ).hhrU555. NO STABLE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT For SPRAINS and ELLIMAN'S SPRUNG SINEWS, CAPPED HOCKS. OVER REACHES BRUISES and CUTS, BROKEN KNEES, SORE SHOULDERS, SORE THROATS, SORE BACKS SPRAINS, CUTS, BRUISES IN DOGS, Ac, "Exceedingly good for prains and cuts in horses, A X and also for cuts in hounds' JL a J feet.. "-J. M. BROWNE (Major). Master of South Staffordshire Hounds. Seld Hy Chemists nd Saddlers. Price Is, 2s, 2s 6d 3s ID. EMBROCATION. Prepared only by Elhraan, Sons, and Co.,Slough, England. 50A G. A. STONE & CO., UNDERTAKERS. ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS. AT TtlK ()t,ii ANP ONLY Anniucss— 10, 11, & 12, WORKING -ST REET, CA RDIFF. UNDRR Ttllr, MANAGEMENT OF Misa STONE, assisted by an Efficient Staff. Telegraphic Address "Stone, 11, Working-street, Cardiff.' Sa-11M
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The Man About Town. I I have often reflected on the hardness of the lot of the shop girl. Please place a very wide interpretation upon the term "shop girl." I mean by this the great army of young lady shop assistants, particularly in drapery and millinery establishments, who wait upon the whims and fancies and suffer from the peevishness and the ill-tempered indecision of the professional shopper, who regards a drapery establishment as a place in which to kill time and worry wearied shop girls with impunity. The shop assistant of the masculine gender we know. We have heard his story so many times, heard it from the Labour platform and read it from the handbills distributed on the pavement. We know how he is ex- pected to keep up an appearance on a slender wage, how lie walks in fear and trembling of bullying shopwalkers," is fined for errors, and treated with scant courtesy, often in insulting fashion, by the incon- siderate shoppers. His individuality is destroyed by his being cooped up and "boarded" on the premises. He works long hours for little pay, and has few holi- days or chances for necessary recreation to preserve his health. This, I say, we know, because we have been told the story so many times. You have only to write shop girl for shop assistant and then all the conditions are equally correct. So I was once told. But I believe the lot of the shop girl is much worse than that of the young man assistant. We don't know the truth of the position, of those silent tragedies which are performed every day by the pale-faced, nervous, weak, over-worked and over-strung ladies behind the counters and the restaurant bars. I believe they are just as much in need of protection from long and barbarous hours and the refined cruelty of the present day system as were the little mill and factory slaves before the introduction of the Factory and Workshops Act. Hundreds of them are weakened in health, depressed in spirits, and reduced to nervous wrecks by martinet shopwalkers, who keep them at the pitch of excitement and work with the constant cry, in imperious tones, Miss forward who harass them because I they cannot accomplish the impossible, and who fine them for the slightest error or supposed inattention to customers. Then fastidious shoppers, who insist on seeing half the goods in the establishment (none of which prove satisfactory), and give the familiar "Thank you, I will call again," or purchase tapes and pins, place these girls in daily purgatory by their shopping pas. time," and torture them with as much refinement as Torquemada devised for his greatest enemies. Think of it. ye fastidious ones who find pleasure in an afternoon's "shopping," what mischief ye do, what misery ye cause. The young ladies of a big establish- ment are usually lodged in the upper stories above the sale and show rooms. Their quarters make ventilating chambers into which pass all the gas fumes and dust from the shop below. Let us take a day's round. They rise and partake of breakfast in regimental fashion. Business commences at eight or nine. Troop off for dinner in batches or relief parties. lea is served in similar style. Close at seven, eight, or nine getting free of work a little later than closing time. ONE day is a repetition of another, except that the half day closing helps to relieve the strain of Saturday night. The long hours between the meals will have been occupied by the most vexing and exasperating ex- periences. If the shop girl is sensitive, it is terrible if indifferent, she is constantly under correction and warning by the shop- walker if cynical, she may see the humorous side of things and refuse to shatter her nerves by chafing and smart- ing under the many rebuffs and slights she receives. Her customers have patronised her with "my dear," snapped and snarled, told her they know more than she Joea I regarding the goods in stock, have led her to fill the counters with goods from the shelves which they never intended to pur- chase. She has endeavoured to please customer and shopwalker till she is wearied to dulness and aching in every muscle. She dreads the return of morning because she will hear the same Miss —— forward," and know that the round has commenced again. Her opportunities for social inter. course and friendships are of the most limited character. She finishes late, and must be back on the pre- mises at the regulation ten o'clock, or—fines, pains, and penalties I A new institution seems to have been devised to make her lot harder. When ladies felt the need of a cup of tea, a quiet hour was found in the day's toil. Not so now. The tea-room is a popular department," and the lady who sets out to spend an idle afternoon on a "shop fuddle retires for 10 minutes, sips her tea, and returns to her shopping with renewed vigour under the gentle stimulus of the refreshing beverage. The tricks in trade practised by the shop girl I refuse to disclose she is a gentle sinner and the responsibility for this sin lies heavier on other shoulders than hers. Society and modern customs deal harshly with the great and growing army of black-gowned shop girls. Do you wonder that some rush at matrimony as the impri- soned bird flies out at the open door of its cage 1 They see darkly into the uncertain beyond, but the steps of the altar enable them to cross the rubicon which frees them from the weariness of counter slavery. There are happy exceptions and happy shop girls, you say t Yes, of course the exceptions prove the rule. The days of Cricket are now numbered, and here, where it is never strong, the season will be given a quiet and rapid burial. It came in with a great blast of trumpets —a regular century season—but it is fated to pass away in peacefulness. The rain has let down the interest and washed away the big scores. In a few short weeks the willow will be completely eclipsed by the "oval." Cards of football fixtures are rolling in, and ere we are aware of it we shall be on the ball—neutralising, going one better, relieving the pressure, attacking the Seasiders' citadel, lining out and laying out, grassing, converting, failing, marking, knocking out, and doing many other peculiar things which are expressed in delicate aJlll comprehensive phraseology in the language of the football enthusiasts. Local poets address football and apostrophise its ennobling qualities as the older rhymesters wrote sonnets and stanzas to the tender passion. Football is an all consuming pastime. A fable was once recited that the dignity of a local Magisterial Bench had been degraded by a jovial J.P. indulging in the dear delights of my Lady Nicotine. Of course it was a downright Everybody said so, but everybody equally enjoyed the privilege of believing it. American Judges are understood to administer the law with a cocked six-shooter in each hand, which is certainly more dangerous to the dignity and majesty of the law than a fragrant cigar between the teeth of a J.P. on the Bench 4- Be that as it may. I know a Corporation Committee that can combine business with pleasure, and examine accounts and esti- mates as they make figures and totals in the air in wreaths of smoke. Evil communi- cations corrupt good manners," observed a Councillor as a worthy Alderman unblush- ingly produced a cigar and proceeded to light up in the middle of a committed meet- ing. None of your wretched cigarettes, mind," he retaliated, and pulled and puffed with gusto. Like war horses who sniff the smoke of battle the remaining members of that committee proceeded with one accord to wake up. The Pressmen forbore for a time, and then fell under the spell. They puffed and puffed till the Borough Treasurer looked aghast as the fumes filled his carpeted apartment, and the assistants wondered at their temerity. A publican member rose and opened a window, and drank copiously from the water bottle. But the smoke wreathed upwards, and the checking of estimates went on. The only free-and-easy part of the business was the smoking the Committee examined amounts, inquired into income and expenditure, with a rigour and an exactness which could not be excelled by a keen business man examining his own affairs. The Cardiff Council is to have its atten- tion called to the increased cost of lighting its streets. When the Gas Company per- formed the work it cost the town £1,018 less per annum than it does to-day. The ex- planation ? Private Company remunerated its lighters at the magnificent rate of 13s per week. The Corporation pay 24s—not a princely sum. How some of them manage to exist on 24s per week in a town like Cardiff will puzzle many—the lesser sum was cruel. Under the new regime of strict economy'' the Council will be asked whether it is willing to go on paying this increased amount. The inference is, of course, that the town should pay yo more for its labour than the private company. If this is to be so, then wil some one ask that all departments under the Corporation be paid similarly If the scavenger and the lamplighter are to feel the pinch of Corporation economy, the higher paid officials should share in the general crush. At the top hundreds of pounds go in increases, and members extend with them their congratulations to already well-paid officials. When the labourer at the bottom looks for his living wage he is practically friendless. Is there no champion of Lazarus in the Council ? Dives has many friends. The new Cardiff Sanatorium, which is opened to-day, and where the Mayor and Mayoress hold an "At Home" is, next to the Parks, one of the most necessary institu- tions the town possesses. In every way it is a model building, and with wise administration will be a per- fect addition to the Municipal posses- sions of the town. It is a rather uncanny but nevertheless a capital idea to hold an At Home" within a Sana- torium. It will never again be used for a similar purpose after it has once been devoted to its proper uses. It would be a good thing if every matron in the town could be conducted over the building and made to understand the excellent facilities which the town has pro- vided for the treatment of infectious patients and the isolation of disease. It is a perfect model of what such a place should be.
I THE OVAL AND FOOTBALL. I…
THE OVAL AND FOOTBALL. Whether football is to be or not to be at the Oval will be settled definitely by the end of the month. The decision of the recent special general meeting of the Surrey County Cricket Club was at the best so doubtful that it was evident the matter had not then reached a settlement. The outcome was a requisition for another specia freneraljineeting. with a view to a fresh poll of the! members. To this end the committee are taking the sense of the whole club by means of circulars as to whether football shall be played or not at I the Oval in future. The papn are returnable by the 31st of this mouth.
ITopics of the Day.I
I Topics of the Day. I COLLECTED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. A MARRIED WOMAN ON MARRIED COUPLES. I All that I can say about these Dunmow candidates for the flitch of bacon," remarked one of the best known titled London hostesses at Goodwood the other day, is that they must be shockingly untruthful, or else they must have led the most monotonous lives." A DOMESTICATED HUSBAND. From Cincinnati, in Ohio, comes the latest wail of downtrodden man. An American citizen, one George Gravins, appears to have been so thoroughly broken into domestic harness by an English wife that he has at lasb had to seek the protection of tho Divorce Court. In his plea he alleges that his wife Lizzie had compelled him for the past year to wear an apron, wash the dishes, clean the children, attend to the house- work generally, and hand-iron the clothes." Mrs Gravins is a member of a local theatrical com- pany. No aspersions whatever are cast by her husband upon her moral character. She was formerly an actress in London. --0-- MARY ANN AND HER BICYCLE. I Applicant for the Situation of Cook Before I o, please, ma'am, may I ask your servant to show me the basement ? I must see that you have a convenient place for my bicycle Mistress Of course I have seen to that. You will find a room set apart. Only I must tell you that I don't allow rational dress !—Punch, --o THE BLACK CAP. I Concerning the" black cap," the Westminster's contributor says that in pre-Reformation tunes it was the habitual head coveting of a Bishop. Until wigs C1.me into fashion the cap was habitually worn by the Judges. The cap is simply a folded square of black cloth with a triangular flap, and a small opening for the head. It is part of every Judge's official costliiiie he carries it, together with his white glove?, folded in his hand when he goes into court, and places it beide him on the bench. --0-- DIED WITH HIS DOG, I An inquest has been held at Rawmarsh on Aaron Thompson (44), a miner, who drowned himself in the reservoir. An extraordinary cir- oumst,ance in connection with the case was that when the body was got out of tha reservoir deceased's dog was found to be fastened by means of a scarf to the man's neck. THREF: MILES OF CARPET. I Bishop Thorold has bequeathed to his successor in the See of Winchester the whole of the con- tents of Faruham Castle, including furniture (there are three miles of carpet and other floor coverings), the splendid fittings of the chapel, the pictures, the library, a great quantity of glass and china, and all the fixtures, which he had himself purchased. REFUSING TO PAY FOR A WIFE'S FUNERAL. I At Dundee yesterday Stewart Robertson funeral undertaker, sued James Kemp, a laboure r residing in Loctiee, for 93 10s 61 for the funeral of defender's wife. Kemp said he ordered two double and two single coaches. His wife's rela- tions, however, objected, and said they would rather have three doubles. His mother-in-law ordered the cofflu, and was his wife's executrix The Sheriff held that a man was bound to pay his wife's funeral expenses, even though he did not order them. He could not compliment defender npon his good taste in refusing to pay this debt. When he went to look for another wife-which he would likely do very soon-perhaps the second one would consider whether he was a very eligible suitor or not. (Laughter.) He gave decree, and refused to make it an instalment one. -0-- THE LONG VACATION. I Mr Justice Mathew, who will be in attend- ance as vacation Judge during the first part of the Long Vacation, has arranged to hold the weekly sittings in open court every Tuesday instead of Wednesday as has hitherto been the practice. The learned Judge has also decided until further notice to sit ono day a week only at Queen's Bench Judges' Chambers, viz., every Thursday in plnce of Tuesday and Thursday as was the custom in previous years. The first sitting in open court will take place on Tuesday, the 20th inst., and will be held in Chancery Court II., at 11 o'clock, and the first sitting at Queen's Bench Judges' Chambers will take place on Thursday, the 22nd inst. --0-- THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL. I It may surprise some of our simple Southron readers to learn that the football season of 189r- V has already beeun in earnest in Scotland jgjK "Ireland, it is true, they play football all ti round, but then the Gaelic game—of whici J been said that the player only kicks the ball when he cannot kick the man—is a pastime apart, and conforms to the regulations of neither the Rugby nor the Association games. But the fact that I football should now be played for 10 months in the year in Scotland seems to call for some ex- I planation. As a matter of fact it is very simply explained. The respite which is granted to Scottish football players in June and July is in itself ridiculous',y short, but, as a Northern contemporary frankly admits, the financing of the huge concerns which have been evolved out of professionalism requires so much money that even the two months' holiday is not regarded with favour by club managers. As it is, the finances of some well known clubs are in a most precarious position. And professionalism has only held sway for two years in Scotland \~Duily Graphic. --0-- FLAPDOODLE. I Now the clear unfaltering voice of a beautiful woman breaks upon the hush in which one feels his pulses throb, I christen thee Defender.' Thus an American journalist) describes the launching of the yacht that is to try conclusions with Valkyrie III. A single blow is heatd, and a white figure leaps into the sunlight amid the roar of guns and the whistling of steam." This does not refer to the beautiful woman, as the next passage shows. Then, as it to reveal herself freely in all her beauty to all mankind, reposes at the waters' edge." She is then seen to be rising, like Aphrodite, from the waves, held like an airy vision in the air." The plain English of this is that something had gone wrong with the cradle. Consequently, Mr Herreshoff's vow that no mem- ber of the Press should see the boat until she was in the water was perforce broken but he need not be afraid of having his ideas stolen if all the accounts are as technical as this one. --0-- A MODEL LAUNDRY. The laundry in a well-known New York man- sion is one of the most beautiful rooms in the house. It has a wainscot all round of white marble, mottled with gypsum. From the top of the wainscot to the ceiling the walls are of old English blue and white tiles. The large tubs are of puro white marble, and to each a brass clothes wringer is attached. Pockets are cut in the marble for the soap, and there are grooves into which the washing boards fit. The faucets are of polished brass, and shine like gold. In the wall, near the tubs and almost on a level with the floor, the clothes boiler is built. In this enormous kettle there are faucets for cold as well as for boiling water, and the heat can be turned off while the laundress is removing the clothes from the boiler to the tubs. No water has to be lifted or carried in this model laundry, and there is nothing sloppy or wet upon the floor during the process of "the wash." The floor itself is of white tiles, and is covered with a handsome Oriental rug. The clothes, after being washed, are dried in a hot-air room, and it tJlkeg a very short time, after the heat has been turned on, to dry the heaviest bed-linen or the largest tab'e- cloths. The fine cable cords upon which the clothes are hung are placed at various heights, the lowest for handkerchiefs, collars, and other small things, and so on. --0-- CHARACTER FROM THE CALENDAR. An old astrological prediction gives the character of a girl according to the month in which she was born. The compiler lays down that- If a girl is born in January she will be a prudent housewife, given to melancholy, but good-tempered and fond ot fine clothes; If in February, an affectionate wife and tender mothHr, and devoted to dress If in March, a frivolous chatterbox, somewhat given to quarrelling, and a connoisseur in gowns and bonnets; ow If in April, inconstant, not very intelligent, biiti likely to be good-looking and studious of fashion plates If in Ma.y, handsome, amiable, and given to style in dress If m June, impetuous, will marry pearly, be frivolous, and like dressy clothes If in July, possibly handsome, but with a sulky temper, and a penchant for gay attire If in August, amiable and practical, likely to many rich, and dress strikingly It in September, discreet, .tifahte. much liked, and a fashionable dressor If in October, pretty and coquettish, and do- voted to attractive garniture If in November, liberal, kind, of a mild disposi- tion, and an admirer of stylish dress If in December, well-proportioned, fond of novelty, extravagant, and a student of dressy eKe«>>
Romance in Real Life.
Romance in Real Life. Years ago, when the Hungarian insurrection took place, and England was the temporary home of numbers who suffered, the leader, Louis Kossuth, was made much of in this country, and several of his compatriots found their way to Bingley, near Bradford. Amongst those was one who took up the profession of teacher of languages. The teacher and one of his pupils fell in love with each other. Her parents refused their consent to the union, but loved proved conqueror, and they were married. Finding Bingley at that time an unsuitable sphere of labour, the young couple removed to one of the large centres of a neighbouring county, and there found or made friends and a living. After a time the young man's father was recalled, his con- fiscated estates and title restored to him, and now, after an absence of forty years, the Countess Bagienski is paying a visit to her relatives and her native town.
FRENCHMAN'S ADVENTURE IN YORKSHIRE.
FRENCHMAN'S ADVENTURE IN YORKSHIRE. Near Ingleborough, in Yorkshire, there is a yawning opening in the earth kuown as Gaping Ghyli Hoie, into which a stream of water pours, and concerning whose depth and contents rumour, in the absence of accurate knowledge, has spread many a wild legend. Forty years ago an explorer was let down to it, but at a depth of 80 feet his courage failed him, and he was drawn up again. Now an adventurous Frenchman, named Monsieur E. A. Martel, who has probably had experience in exploring the PIT HOLES OF SOUTHERN FRANCE, has descended to the bottom of Gaping Ghyll, and has brought back a complete account of it. According to the Bradford Observer, he descended by driving an oak post into the ground at the top of the slope leading to the hole, and attaching to the post two rope ladders. In the meantime the stream flowing into the hole was diverted into another direction. At 190 feet from the surface the explorer alighted on a six-foot ledge, upon which his ladder had fallen, and when he had disentangled this he climbed down 140 feet more. He paid out a telephoue wire as he descended, and was thus able, as soon as he touched the foot, not only to assure his wife that he was safe and sound, but also to give her an enthusiastic descrip. tion of THE BOTTOM OF THE GHYLL. It proved to be a vast chamber, 450 feet long, 130 feet wide, and about 100 feet high. The floor is of sand and pebbles, and three outlets from it, through which the water percolates, are blocked up by enormous boulders. M. Martel was astonished to come across no human or animal remains. He was 23 minutes in accom- plishing his hazardous and laborious ascent to the surface. The feat was a very plucky one, and it is a pity that nothing more sensational rewarded M. Martel's enterprise.
IS IT THE SAME SUIT ?
IS IT THE SAME SUIT ? A Matter for a Jury. This morning, at the Cardiff County C,)ur- before his Honour Judge Owen-the adjourned case of Jotham and Sous, tailors, of tCardiff, v. aman named Hurford, of Walnut Tree, came on for hearing. It was a claim for j35 10s, the value of a suit of clothes. Ab the last hearing the defen- dant alleged that there were spots on the suit when he received it from the plaintiffs, and in consequence he refused to pay for it. The case was adjourned at the last Court in order that the suit might be produced. The suit was now produced an examined by his Honour, who said it appeared to be perfectly right. Defendant said it was not the same one. The suit he received was of a darker shade of blue, and the front of the coat was faded, as if it had been exposed to the sun. Defendant called two witnesses—one of them a tailor-and they both said the suit produced was not the same as Hurford received originally. Mr Hill, who appeared for Messrs Jotham, called several witnesses, who said the suit produced was the same as the one sent to Hurford. His Honour said the suit was a very nice one, and worth the money charged— £ 3 10s. He, however, considered the case a serious one, involv- ing as it did an allegation against a respectable firm, and he did not think his judgment would be sufficient to deal with a case of that kind. He should therefore adjourn the case in order that it might be brought before a jury in November.
ACCIDENT AT THE DOCKS.
ACCIDENT AT THE DOCKS. This morning, at 3 o'clock, a serious accident befel P. T. Gunter (43), a coaltrimmer in the employ of the Ocean Coal Company, who, whilst at work on board the Scottish Minstrel in the East Dock, fell down the hold, sustaining severe internal injuries, fracturing his ribs, and receiving several scalp wounds. First aid was rendered by Dock-Constable Morgan and Berthingman II, Lloyd, who conveyed the m.m to the Infirmary on the ambulance car, where he was detained.
MISHAP TO A CARDIFF-LADEN…
MISHAP TO A CARDIFF-LADEN BARQUE The iron barque Lady Wolseley, of Newport, owned by Me srs T. Beynon and Company, Cardiff and Newport, which left. Cardiff for Valparaiso with a cargo of coal on .Tune 5th, has been compelled to put into Monte Video, where she arrived on August 6;,ii, in consequence of the cargo having become heated. A survey has been held, and the discharging of the cargo is recommended.
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The Marquise de Gallifeb, wife of the general who crushed the Paris Commune, is being sued by her mother, Mdme. Lafitte, formerly Migs I Florence Cunningham, for an alimony of JM80 a v,
A BRISTOL TOWAGE CASE.
A BRISTOL TOWAGE CASE. Actien in the Cardiff County Court. At the Cardiff County Courb this morning— before his Honour Judge Owen-a claim for towage was heard. The plaintiffs, who were represented by Mr Biilhache (instructed by Mr Vachell) were the owners of the Flying Phantom (the Clyde Shipping Company, Limited). and the defendants were the owners of the sailing vessel O.iklands. Mr H. M. Iugledew, of the firm of Iugledew and Son, defended, The claim was fur £33 3i 9d, the tariff rate of towagn from King's Road to Bristol. The defendants admitted £ 18 12-i. The question was simply one of fact; plaintiff alleging that they towed the Oaklands into Bristol at the proper tariff rate of towage, viz., 9d per ton. The defendants, on the other hand, said the master of the Oaklands made a speciti agreement with the tug master at 5d per ton. A number of witnesses were called on either side, their evidence being diametrically opposed. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiffs for the full amount claimed, saying it was defendants' duty to make out by satisfactory evidence any agreement out. side the tariff.
AMERICA CUP TRIALS.
AMERICA CUP TRIALS. Mr Wil lard's Statement Cantraalioted, NICWFORT (RHODE ISLAND), Thursday.—The Regatta Committee cf the New York Yacht Club, replying to Mr Willard's letter regarding the conduct of the Defender in two of the recent races between the twoyachts, refuses Mr Willard's request to disqualify the Defender for violation of the ruies on July 22tiu, and also refuses to protest against the race sailed on Monday. The com- mittee regrets Mr Willard's assertion that the rules are not enforced, and considers that it is unwarranted. The Vigilant has left fiere,- Ileutcr.
FRENCH RAILWAY SCANDALS.
FRENCH RAILWAY SCANDALS. PARIS, Thursday.—Tha Figaro states that no warrant has yet been issued for the arrest of M. Magnier in connection with the South of France Railway 'scandals, and expresses the belief that M. Magnier would not be at once arrested if the Chamber of Indictments should send tnm before the Assize Court.—Renter.
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TODAY'S WEATHEK, 4.30 P.M TO-DAY'S FORECAST. FOR HNGlutSD, S.W., AVb SOUTII WALES. Varying south-westerly to north- westerly winds rainy thundery weather. G B N B R A L. --Weatber in un- settled conditiou generally.
I Echoes of the Week.
I Echoes of the Week. I BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA. Street Music. A most amusing correspondence on street musR is just now waging in the columns of a contein, porary. The usual number of "Sufferers," Householders," Hard-worked Professional j Men," bear testimony to the grievous extent of the nuisance. But it might be thought that the recollection of a certain picture of an Enraged Musician would have prevented the mother of a ) girl who is learning a violin from protesting against) street noises. She also signs herself One who has Suffered," but seems to be serenely unconscious of the tortures inflicted on others by that violin her daughter is learning. The En- raged Musician was one who had suffered, but he suffered more in the rebuke conveyed in the picture than he had ever done from orgazi grinders or German bands. One who has Suffered should remember that it is a world of give and take. It is not necessary 00 take too much, but a friendly policeman will always remove the nuisance if approached with tact, though it might be awkward it one's neighbour send the same constable to move that girl into the next < street who is learning the violin. I The Cyclists, Cyclists have lately been coming before tbCI public, but the Chester County Council seetffl anxious to come before the cyclists. They are to be counted and taxed, if the Chester authori- ties have their way. Why an attempt should be made to render more difficult or more costly the innocent amusement of a large section of the people who are sadly in need of a recreation that combines physical and mental exercise with pleasure and diversion is no doubt obvious to Messrs Bumble and Co. of the Chester County Council. The writer of these notes is not a County Councillor, and must therefore solemnly declare that he is not envious of that high office, when he suggests as an amendment that a tax should be put on county councillors. There are too many already and their tendency is to in- crease, they are dangerous and costly, and up to :Ie present have given no evidence of their utility. It is not at present proposed that the police should have orders given to "put away" all county councillors found strolling about without a collar, as is the case with other nuisances but let the county councillor beware. The resources of civilisation are not yec exhausted. I East End Water. I The medical officer of health for the Hamlet e;. rvlile End Old Town has advised the inhabitants to boil all water used for drinking purposes. This is sound advice in the present time of scarcity of water, bub the notice goes further, and warns them that discoloured or malodorous water must on no account be used The advice might almost seem to be superflou3 but the writer can remember an experience in one of the leading towns of South Africa, where the corporatiou had started a new water supply at great expense. A certain army surgeon in command of the base hospital (it was towards the close f the Zulu war) refused to let his sick and woundsd use the water. This was looked on as an insult to the new water works as well as to the mayor and corporatiou who had organised them. High words and higher temper supervened and finally samples were sent to London to an eminent analyst to be tested. j I The Analysis. I t I happened to be with my friend the doctor .1 when the analysis arrived. He had insisted that j the analyst should send him a duplicate report. I The result of the inquiries was that though some j portions of the dangerous mixture might have been destroyed by oxidation on the voyage home, j when it reached the analyst it contained 50 per cent. more deleterious organic matter than Lon- don sewage. We sallied forth and met the mayor, who seemed to havo a succession of appointments on the other side of thi street. At last we caught him, and whon asked if he had sent his report to the newspapers said he did not see that any good could be served by so doing. The town continued to supply clean water from a distance to the troops without further protest, but the inhabit* ants are proud of their waterworks, and the naturftl result is a high percentage of Typhoid and Co. I The Slough Balloan. Rarely does a Bank Holiday pass without some. terrible and heartrending balloon accident taking place. This August fete day has been no exception to'the general rule. Happily, in the Slough balloon explosion no lives were lost, and tho fair, but in my humble opinion foolhardy, parachutist, Miss Alice, Beaumont, escaped unhurt. Ons woman among the spectators will exception to'the general rule. Happily, in the Slough balloon explosion no lives were lost, and tho fair, but in my humble opinion foolhardy. parachutist, Miss Alice, Beaumont, escaped unhurt. Ons woman among the spectators will no longer be able to boast that her face is her i fortune," since one side of it was so badly injured 1 that the scars will remain for ever. One boy, too, in the crowd had his hair terribly burnt off tho back of his head. But youthful heads are hardy portions of the masculine anatomy, and no doubt his wool will speedily grow again, especially if the injured scalp be by and-byo plenteously anointed with Mr G. R. Sims's wonderfnl petroleum pomade which he so ardently recom- mends in his always amusing Sabbath Mustard and Cress" columns of the Referee, which news. paper, by the way, has lately got to be a very big boy indeed. j I Late Arthur Durham. t Everyone who knew Atthur Durham wiis, i endorse the graceful tributes to his memory paid at the Medical Congress. I-le was not only a surgeon of unrivalled skill and resource, but as a friend (and he was such to every patient he at- tended) his genial sympathy and tact endeared him to all who knew him. The recent death of his son, a young surgeon of great promise, was & grievous blow and the effect of that made easier the attack of disease on a coiistitution that he had baen at no paine to conseive in all weathers, often when he was fat from well, he was ever prompt at the call of duty. His coachman, who through long service grew wonderfully like his master, could tell of many a hurried drive to his old hospital, Guy's, in the middle of a boisterooe night for some accident or emergency, when Durham's health required every care and atten- tion. Old Guy's will not soon forget his kindness and genial humour, nor his readiness to help, not the tactus eruditissimus" of those taperiug fingers that were the envy and admiration (f his professional friend" I Medicai Science. It was natural, at such a meeting, that w? should have a resumi of the history of the ad- vancement of medical aud surgical skill. It is natural, too, on such an occasion to have the records of siinilar histories dished up for us, each iu its turn imagining that his craft had in soint degree attained finality. The outsider naturally draws a moral,{the obvious moral,that the surgeon I or physician cf to-day is but a day's march nearer the goal of exact knowledge than the apothecary or barber-surgeon of yesterday. ] Sir Andrew Clark and Mr Edmund Yates. Talking of things medical reminds me of a story of the late Sir Andrew Clark and M. Edmund Yates. After examining his patient, th6 physician, gauging his proportions and washing iiis hands with the usual invisible soap, said, Now, Mr Yates, I should advise yon to drink claret. Let ine see a pint would be too little lot a man of your size, white a quart would be too much. That is a difficulty" (pausing for con< sideration). Ah I have it. Drink an imperii*1 pint" (special Scotch cannon und natlun economy). In dismissing htm, as the fe< slipped into his pocket, lie concluded, Naw; sir, you have, unconsciously no doubt, beec violating nature. Let me remind you that nature never forgives nature never forgets "—(cres^ eendo)-" nature is Yates repeated this as a fine peroration to his friend Mr P. Waf it impromptu ? They agreed that it was wurtb another fee to find out. Accordingly lilY friend P. consulted Sir Andrew and repeated as his own tho symptoms of Edmund Yat<-s. ilo, too, was too big for a pint, too small i'or a quart, and the difficulty was solved by the discovery of the imperial pint. Then came the impromptu that, like those of the Marefchal de Pont Sable, took years of prp!H\I';1 '101\ Nature never for- gives nature never forgets." No," inter- rupted Mr P., laughing nature is inexorable. Sir Andrew," and exit P. Those who kuew Sir Andrew may be trusted to imagine the rest. Fereign Languages. I have for many years past hammered away at my—I hope—large army of young readers at the necessity of perfecting them- selves in the tongues of foreign countres. True, it used to be sometimes a little difficul# in the past to easily French, or German, or Italian. Olleudorf did much to simplify study in this particular but the well-known house of Franz Thitnm "took the cake" by constantly bringing out cheap and easy manuals in the form of pamphlets for ths purpose of self-culture in various Continental languages, I have been much pleased last week with a bundle of useful educational literature of this Icinci which has reached me from the son, 01 i perhaps the grandson, of the noted Franx. Ma C. A. Thimm, F.R.C.S Uaa forwarded me a complete set. of his own vv.l:« for S-sf T'»''t*nctiois in Foreign Languages, In c .'vrs, which are published by G. Marlborough and 00., I 51, Old Bailey, London. E.C. The little book» j are simply admirable, and if in the future th«r« are any boys and girls who in England are n iU- couvorsant with at least two foreign tonguw learnt off their own bat" by the aid oi thes' manuals, English youth should blush, and b ashamed of itA and ig-ncraace.