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Cigarette Papers. Whistling. This is an age of revolutions. Russia is already in the throes of an upheaval, and gory stories are related by the doings enacted in the streets of Moscow, Jttiga, and other more unpronouncable names. It LS, however, a little consolation to hnd that the petty Republics of South America who make revolutions much the same as we make demonstrations, and sometimes it is easier even than that, it is some consolation, I say, to hnd that they have not acted up to any of their old tricks; but, hue good Christians, they celebrate the present Christmas in the spirit of Christmas—that of peace and goodwill. But 1 do not wish to dwell on that, specific kind of revolution. I am at present dwell- ing on the changes which are daily made by those in the know about what we should do or not do for the sake of our health. These latter people are called health faddists"—a term with which I am not concerned-and it is the dictates oi these Samaritan-inclined people which shall occupy the space devoted to this honoured column this week. Glancing at the columns of a daily contemporary the other day, I was astonished to find the following injunc- tion:—"We are to whistle for health." I rubbed my eyes, thinking that perhaps my occult, faculty had been deceived; but no, there it was in the coldest of cold print, We ;must whistle for health." And thia is the latest discovery of the health faddists I Centuries upon cen- turies have rolled away into dust, and, notwithstanding the flood of enlighten- ment which loved those ages, they, poor souls, knew nothing of the bene- hcial properties of whistling. True, a certain kind of whistling—a kind of stand- offish style, if I may so term it-has been indulged in during that time," but that was not the proper way-that kind of whistling was not the one calculated to bring health and strength in its train. That was merely whistling for amuse- ment or by force of habit perhaps, and sometimes the practice was indulged to the no small chagrin of those unfortu- nate enough to be within the sounds of the sweet melody. But this later kind of whistling is a new brand fashion, and must be adhered to with as much fidelity as you do your morning bath, or your doctor's concoctions. It is no warbling matter j it must be a. downright, honest sort of whistling. To proceed, we are. told that every morning—and at intervals during the day -we are gravely to purse our lips (soli- tude will be necessary for many of us, or we shall 4augh), and whistle the burden that we love. Papa in the bath, mamma at her uressing-table, the children in the nursery, Mary Jane and Emma in the kitchen, all whistling, a little out of tune, for dear health. You should hear them whistling," as a pantomime song of the 'eighties chanted! I hope the reader has followed the in- structions closely. We are distinctly told that it is to be a daily whistle, not just now and again as the fit may be, but every morning," and the practice must be indulged in oftener even than that, for are we not told that we must, also whistle at intervals during the day? I would also beseech my readers to note the ring of sincerity—the gravity—of the whole thing; it is not a laughing busi- ness, for we are told that we are gravely to purse our lips (solitude will be necessary for many of us, or we shall laugh), and whistle the burden that we loive." We are to go about it with a serious air, with minds intent on the beneficial results that are to follow. We are not even to smile; it is a health pre- scription, and who would dream of smiling when taking doctor's medicine? Further, this unique prescription has the advantage of being specially appli- cable to members of both sexes and of all ages. Papa in the bath, having his customary douche, can comfort himself with a thrilling rendering of, say, Just one girl," while mamma at her dressing- table may surpass herself while combing her back hair with a delightful lip per. formance of Down by the Old Bull and Bush." Even the children in the nur- sery may warble in sweet swelling sounds" the magnificent refrain of "Take your umbrella with you, John," while Mary Jane and Emma in the kitchen may woo the bloom of health by a stentorian whistle of "Just like the ivy I'll cling to you." They may certainly be a little out of tune," but then, when the human organ is a little out of tune, what does it, matter, when by whistling they may regain the lost blooms, and perhaps lost lovers. Indeed, I see no end to the many ad- vantages to be derived from this latest fad, if it may be called a fad. For my part, I would be inclined to hail it as one of the most pleasant and least cum- brous ways of seeking health. Surely, it far surpasses the old method of going to overcrowded seaside resorts, where YOIU may incur the danger of sleeping in a damp bed, or where you are certain to meet with that most opprobrious and hateful document-the landlady's bill. All you have to do is to open your mouth the first thing in the morning, and whistle away for dear life. Various individuals have been proclaiming the inestimable benefits of walking tours, swimming, boxing and the many other forms of exercises, but to my simple mind, the gentle art of whistling surpasses them all in convenience, and also as far as results are concerned. Then another point worth considering is the fact that you may whistle at whom you like, or at what you may please. Your employer may impose upon you some arduous task, or he may tell you something that you don't exactly relish; you can whistle when he turns his back. Should he wrathfully turn around and ask you why do you dare to whistle, why you may tell him that you do it for the sake of yoiur health. I have heard boys and others whistling at a political meet- ing or in a concert or eisteddfod, and I always characterised the practice as most annoying; but now I find that I was mistaken. Those boys and others had long ago found out the health properties of whistling, and they practised it in all sorts of stuffy places. It cannot be that they whistled from motives of impropriety or discourtesy. No, of course not; they whistled for health. FAGITJS.

presentation at Penygraig. Sixteen Years' Secretaryship Rewarded. Mr. W. Phillips, the energetic secre- tary of the Penygraig Lodge (No.1) of the Bristol and West of England, Friendly Society, was on Saturday evening last the recipient of a valuable and handsome American rolled-top desk, subscribed ft-v by the members ot the Penygraig JLodge, tor which Mr. Phillips has actea as sec- retary since its formation lti years ago. Tiie Penygraig Lodge was formed m lbbO, and its nrst meetings were held in the White Rock Hotel, but was after- wards transferred to its present abode, the Swan Hotel. This tirst lodge, of which Mr. Phillips was one or the founders, as well as secretary, consisted of about half-a-dozen to a dozen mem- bers, and now, sixteen years after its formation, it has a membership of about 220. Since then, a score of members from this lodge were transferred to another, which is now called the T'realaw No.1 Lodge, and there, is still another of which the Penygraig Lodge claims to have the parentage, viz., the Adare Hotel Lodge. Mr. Phillips has also been instrumental in starting several other lodges. He helped to establish two in Llwynypia, two in Trealaw, one in Tomypandy, two in Clydach Vale, and one in Williams- town. The Pontypridd and Rhondda Dis- trict comprises about 60 lodges, with a membership of 14,000. With regard to the financial condition of the Penygraig No. 1 Lodge, although the present year has been a particularly heavy one as far as sickness is concerned, yet the lodge is confident of saving about £ 100. Mr. Phillips' connection with Friendly Society work has been both long and arduous. As is already pointed out, he was the founder as well as the secretary of the Penygraig Lodge; he has also; been the treasurer of the Pontypridd and Rhondda District for 12 years, and he has also been installed as a member of the Governing Body of tlie District for a period of 14 years. During that time, he has opened 40 lodges in this locality and elsewhere. As there is another presentation to be made to Mr. Phillips in a month's time by the Rhondda and East Glamorgan District of this Society (to which the Penygraig Lodge has contributed its quota), yet it must be distinctly under- stood that Saturday's proceedings were entirely apart and independent of the action taken by the District Lodge, under- taken as it was to acknowledg the valu- able services which Mr. Phillips has ren- dered it as its secretary. The chair on Saturday evening was occupied by Bro. Jenkins, who at the commencement of the meeting delivered a brief address on the object of the even- ing's gathering. After a splendid over- ture on the pianof orte--the, Washing- ton Post" march—a vote of sympathy with Councillor Faull was proposed by the secretary and seconded by Bro. D. Jones, and carried in silence. Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from Bro. Hopkins, the President, of the District and from Brol. Stark, Tony- pandy. A song, entitled A most uneasy feeling," by A. Booth, was received with applause, after which T. Matthews gave a capital rendering of Blue-eyed Nancy." Councillor Dd. Jones, Mardy, 111 a neat little speech, said it gave him great plea- sure to be present on such an auspicious occasion. He eulogised the lodge for the action which it had taken in honour- ing its secretar.y He paid a hearty com- pliment, to Mr. Phillips for the work he had carried on at the Council, and he personally thanked Mr. Phillips for the assistance which he (the speaker) had re- ceived from him. He also referred in eulogistical terms to Mr. Phillips? capa- city as the District treasurer, and also to the manner in which he performed his duties during the 14 years he had been on the General Council. Mr. Thomas Griffiths followed in a similar strain. Councillor Cording, who followed, said that members could realise Mr. Phillips' worth by looking up their annual reports, where his sterling qualities as secretary could be appreciated. Mr. Phillips, whom he delighted to call the G.O.M. of the District, was thoroughly deserving of the honour bestowed upon him that evening. Mr. T. Matthews followed with a spirited rendering of Off to Philadelphia," and Mi-. Pullen, Ferndale, evoked rounds of applause by an excellent rendition of In Friendship's Name." Mr. S. Lewis, who next addressed the audience, said that the -resent they were giving Mr. Phillips that evening was just the proper thing. It was not, a showy article it was just useful. Mr. PhilliDS was not a salary- grabbing man; his work for the Society had been a labour of love (cheers). Mr. M. R. Jones, who followed, said that he had I-liown Mr. Phillips for 21 years, and had had the pleasure of being associated with him in the work of the Society for the last 14 years. There, were two things in Mr. Phillips, which he admired. They were his readiness to give advice to a young beginner, and he was not lacking in helping him in a practical way (cheers). After a song by Mr. W. Reed, Mr, Tom Evans, the general auditor of the Society, said that Mr. Phillins owed his present position not to any great literary attain- ments, but to downright plodding. He compared him to the Right Hon. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. who, by downright devotion to duty, had attained the position of Premier, when more bril- liant men who had deserted the ship in the storm were left out. (applause). After a comic song by Mr. D. Lloyd, who was heartily encored. Mr. Schofield, who was called upon to make the presentation, referred in glowing and enthusiastic terms, and he advised his hearers to fol- low Mr. Phillips' example and pay atten- tion to the affairs of the Society. Mr. Phillips' business capacity had been ac- knowledged by the General Council, and the only two building committees ap- pointed by the General Council had ad- mitted his capacity by electing him on those bodies. Mr. Phillips responded in feeling terms. He said that he could never forget the kindness and brotherly feeling with which they had conceived the idea of presenting him with that desk. He appreciated the enthusiasm with which it had been done, and his desire during his tenure as the lodge secretary was, Justice, to all; favour to none." He was pleased to find so many willing workers in their midst, and he was re- joiced to find that when his time to pass away would come, he would have the con- solation to know that there were others who would take up the mantle of duty in his stead (applause). Votes of thanks and 'Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" terminated a most enjoyable gathering.

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