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The Health of the Iftondda. —- > High Death Hate. SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF DIPHTHERIA. Dr Herbert Jones, medical officer of the Rhondda District Council, in his report states that the birthrate for the past month was 30.4, and the death-rate for the same period was 24.6. This was higher than it had been for some time. Twenty-two cases of scarlet fever had been notified during the month. Twenty cases of typhoid fever bad been reported during the month, three of which had proved fatal. He feared acfditional outbreaks of the disease if the water supplied by the Pontypridd Water Works Company was not improved. He had also to report a very senous outbreak of diph- theria during the past month. One hundred and forty-nine cases were reported, and 31 proved fatal, the districts more particularly affected being Trealaw, Porth, and Ynyshir. He further complained of the overcrowding at the Porth Infants' School class-rooms, which with accommodation for 50 children had as many as 11 in at one time.

Railway Reform. — SUGGESTED AMALGAMATION OF SOUTH WALES LINES. On Sunday night, Mr James Harvey Watson, of London (hon. secretary ofth e Railway Re. form Association), addressed a meeting of miners and others, at Pontypridd, upon the subject of railway reform. He was, he said, strongly in favour of amalgamating into one all the rail- ways in South Wales, and pointed out that the Alexandra (Newport) Dock and Railway had to pay fees to no less than sixteen directors and other officials before the shareholders received a penny dividend, and that company covered only three miles of railway and had running powers over 88 miles belonging to other com- panies, and, notwithstanding those burdens and exorbitant rates, the net receipts amounted to 177,614 out of a gross total of £ 177,071. The working expenses were 56 per cent. of the re- ceipts, which left 44 golden sovereigns profit out of every L100 paid to the company. They would also, he said, be surprised to learn that the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway had 18 miles of line and fifteen directors, the Taff Vale, including the Aberdare and Penarth ex- tensions, 121 miles and nineteen directors, etc.; the Neath and Brecon 40 miles and fourteen directors, etc.; Barry Dock, 31 miles and 22 directors, etc.; and the Rhymney 48 miles and thirteen directors, etc., giving a total of 271 miles of rail and 99 directors and other officials to look after them and receive fees for doing it, which was a great waste. He further esti- mated that under his proposed scheme of amal- gamation 20 per cent. of the entire receipts might be saved for the shareholders, and the Bouthean part of the Principality would be much better served. The masters had ignored the economical side of the question, and had placed the burden on the wrong shoulders.

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Taff Vale ailwaymel1 Aqd tfye 1890 Agreemeqt A meeting of the Taff Vale railwaymen was held at the Colonial Hall, Cardiff, on Sunday afternoon, to consider the alleged violation of the 1890 agreement, by which the men were to be guaranteed a week's wages. It was stated that the men were working short time, the clothing was overdue, and some men who had iictice at the commencement of the strike had not yet been reinstated.—A resolution deprecat- | ing the violation of the agreement was passed, and copies ordered to be sent to the chairman, directors, and general manager. Mr R. Bell, the general secretary of the Amal- gamated Society of Railway Servants, after- wards addressed the meeting. He said he ven- tured when Mr Beasley came to manage the Taff Vale line to tell them that they ought to beware of the gentleman that was coming to manage their affairs. He warned them that the societies he was going to introduce were not for the benefit of the men, but of the company, and Tie believed that they would agree to-day that Mr Beasley had been fairly successful in introducing those things and taking advantage of those who had taken advantage of his schemes. (Hear, hear, and applause). He had watched Taff affairs very closely, and he had ventured to say that they would very likely lose the whole of the 1890 agreement. He believed it was admitted that afternoon. that the guaran- teed week was the only portion left. If that was so his anticipation of five or six years ago had proved correct. Long before he left the Cardiff district he said that Mr Beasley was more trouble with-, the siugTe clause than the whole put together. He ventured to suggest t]-at when opportunity afforded Mr Beasley would break away from the guaranteed week and that they would get it resumed with diffi- culty. Now that had come true. (Hear, hear). They had met to consider that very question. The clause said, "In consequence of strikes, lock-outs, or unusual interruption of traffic." What was the unusual interruption now? (''None."). He failed to see any. (Hear, hear). Perhaps some of the collieries had lost contracts, but if they had, even though there were some new firms, Mr Beasley would not be able to say they had lost traffic and could not give them a guaranteed week. (Applause). It would take a strong argument from Mr Beasley to convince him that depression in trade was to have an effect on the guaranteed week. It appeared to him to be ridiculous if the company were to make use of such exigencies as that, and they were not to have the guaranteed week when everyone worked Els 60 hours or over? (Hear, hear). Was it not adopted for meeting circum- stances, such as the present? "Hear, hear). The strike finished on September 1st, and it was only natural that there should be delay before the traffic resumed its normal condition. They were prepared to give the company a margin if they had been honourable enough to consult them, so as to allow the normal condition to be resumed. However, it appeared to him that Mr Beasley did not intend to let them have the guaranteed week back so easily as it was taken away. The violation was hot an error of judgment or misinterpretation, but was wil- ful on the part of the company. (Hear, hear). While they were wilfully violating the agree- ment the men had a perfect right, as the com- pany were the first party to take the step, to decide that they would not go to work to- morrow. (Loud applause). They were not the aggressive party on that occasion, and even if such action were adopted, though he did not recommend it, they had as mtifth right to act in that way as the company had to keep back the guarantee week. (Applause). It was decided to hold a further meeting next Sunday to receive the reply of the directors.

fyiners' Organisation CONFERENCE AT CARDIFF. The adjourned conference of miners delegates was held at the Cory Hall, Cardiff, on Monday, when 120 oeegates were present representing 89,647 workmen. At the commencement of the proceedings the chair was taken by Mr Brace in the temporary absence of Mr W. Abraham (Mabon), who occupied the chair on his arrival somewhat later. The other leaders present were Messrs D. Morgan, Aberdare; Alfred Onions, D. Morgan, Wattstown; Daronwy Isaac, Bvan Thomas, D. Morgan (Anthracite), John Wil- liams, John Davies, John Eynon, Ben Davies, J. Woodward, D. Thomas, Thomas Thomas, John Thomas, W. Evans, James Walters, and Lewis Miles. 1M votes were recored in favour of the resolution submitted—"That this com- mittee strongly recommend the conference not to have two General Committees existing in the coalfield for the purpose of dealing with dis- putes, etc., and in order that the Sliding Scale agreement shall be administered during the period for which it is signed that it be an in- struction to the Executive Council of the South Wales Miners' Association to act as rerpesenta- tives of the workmen upon the Sliding Scale Joint Committee." A discussion took place as to the time the executive was to take office as a Sliding Scale Committee. With the exception of nine votes, all the delegates voted in favour of the execu- tive at once entering upon their duties as a Slid- ing Scale Committee. FINANCES. The finances of the Sliding Scale were con- sidered, and it was unanimously decided to re- commend a levy of 6d upon each workman, to be paid as early as possible, for Sliding Scale purposes, and that the auditor be instructed to recommend a levylof 6d upon each workman, to be paid as early as possible, for Sliding Scale purposes, and that the auditior be instructed to audit the coalowners' books for the months of September and October. It was unanimously decided that Mr Parsons be asked to proceed with the next audit. On the almost uanimous recommendation of the leaders it was decided to ballot the work- men on the question whether the workmen should or should not retain Mabon's Day. The ballot papers will Missued immediately by the Executive Council, and will be in the following form: — For Retaining Mabon's Against Retaining Day. Mabon's Day. The result of the ballot in each colliery should bo sent to Mr Thomas Richards, Park Hotel, Pontypridd, not later than Wednesday, Nov- ember 2nd.

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GRAND PRESENTATION BANQUET AT FERNDALE. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF A WELL- KNOWN RHONDDA INTERNATIONAL. At the Commercial Hotel, Ferndale, last Thursday, a brilliant and enthusiastic recep- tion was given to Mr W. H. Alexander, the well-known Llwynypia forward, to celebrate the honour sustained by Ferndale on Alexander ob- taining his cap against Ireland and England, as first forward. The large concert room of the hotel was beautifully decorated for the occasion, with bunting, fruit, and flowers, making a most charming effect. The walls were artistically decorated bi Mr Tom Morris, assisted by Mr Ben Williams, with appropriate mottoes, such a3 "Welcome to our Guest," "Good Old Alex. "Let him who wins the palm, wear it," "Deeds not words," "Gogomant i Gymru,' 'etc. The dinner was as usual with Host and Hostess Green-perfection, the attendance being every- thing that could be desired. After doing full justice to the good things provided, the work of e evening was gone into. Dr Parry, J. P., presided, while at the table were to be seen:- Messrs Gavin Henry,W.F.U., Llanelly; Ack Llewelyn, W.F.U., Pontypridd; Teddy Lewis, secretary Glamorgan League, Pontypridd; D. W. Thomas, M.E., Ferndale; D. G. Bowen, D. Rees, M.R.C.V.S.; Mr Burgess,Sergeant James Dr George Parry, Dr Bavfes, Porth; Messrs D. E. Davies, Wells, Burnett, Edwards (Peir- ianydcl), G. Day, (xfiffiths (Queen's Hotel), Tylorstown; Jones (Royal Hotel), Maerdy; W. Richards ("South Wales Daily News"), Dan L. Bowen ("Free Press"), Jason Thomas ("Glamor- gan Times"), R. R. Williams, Clydach Vale,and several of the Llwynypia Football team. By the side of the guest sat Mr Bob Jones, his friend and comrade. The usual preliminaries having been disposed of, the President read letters of apology from Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Capt. Lindsay, Mr Arthur Gould, T. Williams, W.F.U., Mr Tom John (editor "Free Press"), and others. Gwynalaw sang "The Death of Nelson," after which the president proposed "The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary forces, which was responded to by Mr D. Rees, vet. Mr D. E. Davies, in proposing the toast of the Welsh Football Union, said the greatest thanks of footballers should be accorded the Union for the way they had at last treated minor teams. They had passed through most serious times, but he was pleased to say with the greatest credit to themselves. (Hear, hear). Mr Gavin Henry, in responding, said he had always advocated forwards of the stamp of Alexander, men who, while still being gentle- men, could play the fighting, bashing style of the sister countries. He was glad that Alex. bad had his cap, for he had always admired the manly manner of his play. It used to be that only the four (so-called) first class teams were considered good enough to get Internationals from, but thanks to that splendid organisation, the Glamorgan League, the committee were forced to acknowledge that there were other players good enough to play for their country. All can remember the class team that was sent to Blackheath to meet England, when that re- sult was a walk over for EngTand, but next year, such men as Alexander, Hellings, Evans, and Evans, were put in the team, the result being a decisive and complete victory for Wales. He was pleased to say that the Valley teams had saved the Welsh Union, for they had proved that there were men amongst them who could show the class players the way to play the game. (Hear, hear). Mr Ack Llewellin following, said while he vas on the Welsh Union Committee, he should always vote for the man he deemed the most fit to represent his country, irrespective of the team he belonged to. THe would assure all, that although in the past the Valleys had been neg- lected, the Glamorgan League was now in a position to prove they were worthy of considera- tion. (Cheers). The President observed that after the remarks of the previous speakers, he should insert a toast of his own, tEat was the founder and secretary of the Glamorgan League, Mr Teddy Lewis. (Loud applause). Mr Teddy Lewis responded in a most humourous manner, and kept the large audience* in a continual aoar of laughter. The President, in proposing "The Guest," said his first acquaintance with him was some years ago, when his brother brought a lad up who had broken his arm, and it was, he was pleased to say, the same arm that had brought down so many of his countrymen's rivals. (Cheers). He was pleased to know that as a Ferndalian Alex- ander had been chosen as first forward on two occasions for his country, a thing unknown be- fore in football history, as he had not had his cap before. (Cheers). Mr Gavin Henry, as vice-president of the Union, said he had great pleasure in presenting to Alexander the "Beautiful address the commit, tee had drawn out for him, as he was certain no one deserved it better. He hoped that it would be a stimulus for his children and his children's children to do as their fattrer had done.(Cheers). Mr Ack Llewelyn, in presenting the splendid carbon drawing (executed by Messrs Taylor and Co., Cardiff), said he was pleased to honour one so worthy. Mr Alexander responded in a few words to the pomt. Mr Edwards, Tylorstown, here read a few englynion (which we give below). Mr Wells, Tylorstown, next proposed the "Trade of the District" in a few trite remarks, to which Mr D. W. Thomas, in a very humor- ous and appropriated manner, responded. Mr Dan L. Bowen next proposed a toast to Mr Gavin Henry, saying that in the past Mr Henry had done most material aervice to aid the Ferndale Club, and said he was certain should any further help be required, Mr Henry could always be depended upon, to be ready and willing. Mr Henry, who upon rising, was greeted with cheers, said that he had been pro- mised years ago that Ferndale would be the premier team of the Valleys. He was sorry to say that promise had not been fulfilled. He di-I not despair yet, but still hoped that Fern- dale would yet arise to the occasion. He would do his best to further the object, and next to Llanelly lié- hoped Ferndale would be the finest team in Wales. (Tremendous cheers). The toast of "Athletics" was next proposed, Mr R. R. Williams responding. Mr J. R. Jones, in proposing the "Host and Hostess." said that undoubtedly this banquet had been the most successful that had ever been held at Ferndale. He maintained that the cause of this was that the host, as an old footballer knew what sportsmen required, and with the aid of his amiable wife, could cater with the very best and make everybody enjoy themselves. The toast was drunk with musical honours, the pre- sident saying he hga been to scores of dinners but never had he enjoyed himself more than on this occasion. Great credit was due to the young host and hostess for the manner in which they carried out the arrangements of the evening. Much praise is due to Mr David How- ells (Gwynalaw), who with his Lancashire Sere- r naders, charmed everybody with the excellent programme of music rendered, while Mr Gwilym Lewis, Maerdy, was a most efficient accompan- ist. In concluding a most enjoyable evening, Mr W. D. Thomas (the secretary of the movement), proposed the toast of the president, which was responded to in the genial Doctor's usual happy manner. Great praise is due to the committee (of which Mr D. Thomas, saddler, was chairman) for the manner in which all the proceedings were carried through. Englynion ar gyflwyniad tysteb i Mr W. H. Alexander, Ferndale. I Bill Alec bu wyl lawen-haelionus Gyflwyniad i'r bachgen; 0 aur pur addurnir pen Bill am gicio'r belen. Ei urddiad i'r Iwerddon—i ganoedd Fu'n ogoniant weithion; Hyderus fu'r brodorion Yru o'r lie arwr lion. Yn y man bydd eisiau chwaneg—hoenus Gwir ddynion fel Aleg; Arwr y "team"7" chwareuwr teg, A bywydus ar bob adeg. W. Edwards (Peirianydd).

SANITARY INSPECTORS' ASSOCIATION. The fourth conference of the session of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Sanitary In- spectors' Association was held on Saturday at Merthyr. A council meeting was held in the Registrar's Hall, Public Offices, in the morning, and at half-past one o'clock the party left on an interesting visit of inspection of the Cyfarth- fa Iron and Steel Works, when they were shown over the several departments. They had not time to visit the Merthyr and Dowlais General Hospital as intended. Returning to the Public Offices, under the conductorship of Mr J. T. Owen, Merthyr, they made an inspec- tion of the buildings, and then settled down to business in the Registrar's Hall. Dr William Williams, M.A., the president, occupied the chair, and was supported by Dr Herbert Jones, one of the vice-presidents; Mr I Y. A. Wills, J.P., High Constable of Merthyr, Rev Daniel Lewis, rector of Merthyr; Dr T. J. Dyke, J.P., medical officer of health, Merthyr; Dr W. W. Jones, deputy medical officer of health; Mr D. W. Jones, D.C.; Mr A. E. Leyshon, Barry; Mr W. Lloyd Marks, Rhym. ney; Mr W. J. Hopkins, Barry; Mr T. W. Warren, Cardiff; Mr M. Roderick, Rhondda; Mr James J. Jones, Celligaer; Mr J. Towy Thomas, hon. sec., Porth; and Mr J. T. Owen, Merthyr (who had charge of the whole of the local arrangements). There were also present most of the officials of the Merthyr District Council. It was decided on the recommendation of the council that the annual meeting be held at Pontyprid(I on January 21st next; and that sessional meetings be held at Brecon in April, Llanelly in July, and Pontypool in October. The Secretary (Mr J. Towy Thomas, Porth) presented the report of the delegates to the Birmingham Congress of the Sanitary Insti- tute, and Mr A. E. Leyshon, Barry, in leading th9 discussion Thereon, spoke of the advisability of amalgamating with England and Scotland. If they did not do that he did not see bow they could carry out the aims and objects of the association. Mr Warren referred to the ex. aminations held, and deprecated the policy of men who held certificates as a result of great study taking responsible offices at low salaries. Mr V. A. Wills, J.P., High Constable, wel- comed the association To Merthyr, Mr T). W. Jones also expressed pleasure in seeing The sanitary officers at Merthyr, and said he did not altogether agree with competitive examinations, because many men who obtained certificates had to waft" for examination after examination. He recommended the associatfon to go in for practical as well as theoretical certificates. He had seen appointments made of men who produced certificates, but who were found when the test came to have very little practical experience. The Chairman and Dr H. Jones, Rhymney, acknowledged with gra-tittile the kindly recep- tion which had been accorded the association. Mr J. T. Owen, C.S.I., chief sanitary in- spector, Merthyr, read a paper on "Scavenging," and strongly recommenaed the disposal of rub- bish by means of refuse destructors. Tea was partaken of by invitation of the Mer- thyr Health Committee at the Assembly Rooms of the Castle Hotel.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT TREHERBERT. Treherbert was en fete on Thursday, crowds being on the hillsides shooting, and the railway trains passing to and fro over the sidings over a succession of detonators. This was in honour of the marriage of the kind hostess of the Stuart Igotel (Mrs M. Bevan), to Mr Rees Stephen Davies (ir.V.R.). They were married at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Porth, and the Rev H. Harries, (Afanwy), Treherbert, officiated. On their way to Porth their progress was arrested several times, the carriage taking over twenty-five minutes to traverse a hundred yards. This speaks well of the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. The best man was Mr Job Davies, engine-driver (T.V.R.), brother of the bridegroom, assisted by Mr J. Jones, Cardiff. The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Bevan (daughter of the bride), and Mrs Job Davies. The bride was dressed in a very be- coming grey dress, trimmed with grey ponge silk, and a grey hat trimmed with ospreys and grey tips. Miss Bevan wore a light sage green dress, with a white hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers. Mrs Davies was attired in a grey dress trimmed with brown satin and sequin and a brown silk bonnet trimmed with ospreys and pink tips. On the happy pair's return a large company of friends assembled to welcome them. Among the many numerous friends the following sat down to breakfast, which had been prepared: —Bride and bridegroom, Mr and Mrs Job Davies, Rev H. Harries, D. Williams (bro- ther of bride) late of Maesyffrwd, Treorky; Mr and Mrs Spurrey, Mrs J. T. Jenkins, Mrs M. E. Jenkins, Cariff; Messrs William and Walter Rees, Cardiff; Mrs Rees, Gyfylchi, Pontrhyd- fen Mr J. Jones, Cardiff; Mrs Lewis, Pont- rhydfen Mrs Edwards, "Welcome Home" Inn, Mi W. Duggan, Mr R. Saunders, Smith Arms; Mrs Williams, Mr H. James, draper; Mr J. Lloyd, Mr W. Jones, Mr Elliot, V: and Mrs W. Williams, Miss M. J. Davies, iss M. Wil- liams. Apologies for enforc absence were read from Mr J. Jones, Cardiff; Mr Like (late of Railway Bar), Mr and Mrs Gamble, Swansea; Mí Thomas (Bute), Mr Hawkins, Cardiff; Mr W Thomas, Cardiff; Mr P. Phillips,Mr Thomas foreman, T.V.R., After the breakfast, the com- pany spent a social afternoon. The accompan- ists were Mr Rees, Cardiff, and Mr T. Jones, Treherbert. The presents are both costly and numerous.

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The Compensation Act. + CLAIM AT YNYSYBWL.-PROMPT SETTLEMENT. The first claim for compensation for a fatal accident to a workman at the Lady Windsor Colliery of the Ocean Coal Company, Ynysy- bwl, was made in respect to the death of Wil- liam Jones, hitcher, who was crushed between trams at the bottom of the pit. Negotiations were opened between Mr J. T. Williams, check- weigher, on behalf of the widow, and the col- liery manager, Mr Edward Jones, for compen- sation under the new Act. The company promptly and fairly met the claim, and paid the widow j2200, being the amount based on the full wages earned by the deceased for the previous three years. The prompt and amicable settlement thus effected has given great satis- faction to the workmen of Ynysybwl.

Swindlers Who Systematically Cheat Pawnbrokers. Uncter the title "At the Sign of the Golden Balls," there is a particularly readable article in the November number of the "Windsor Maga- zine" on pawnbrokers and their experiences. In the course of an ihterview, one man said: "No man can be an expert in everything, and 'Uncle' is regarded as a legitimate subject for the professional cheat. Did you ever hear of 'mystery,' eh? No? Well, I've heard of it and paid for it too, worse luck. It is an alloy, containing a certain percentage of gold, which will stand the ordinary acid test, and has de- ceived nearly every pawnbroker in London. It is not on the market, but is exclusively used to defraud pa^wnbrokers and f jewellers. Last Saturday a woman came here and offered a mouse-trap charm in pledge. I privately scraped one comer to see if it was plated, and then applied the acid, which it stood satisfactorily. The woman asked for five shillings, but ultimately accepted three. Ten minutes after she had gone I opened the "Pawn- brokers' dazette" and read the following:- "WARNING. A woman is going about London offering "mystery" mouse-trap charms in pledge. She asks five shillings, but will take three.' "On applying a special test I found that m, mouse-trap was one of the 'mystery' variety, and that I had given three shillings for an article worth but a few pence. We are often cheated over jewellery. You will probably be surprised to hear that certain men make a pro- fession of swindling us. A large class of goods is got up expreSsly for pawning. Low-class plate—with a coating of silver so thin that it will disappear after three or four washings—is rranufactured in exact imitation of old plate of the beet quality; violins, made in Germany, and worth five shillings, are carefully scratched, resined, and coated with dirty varnish in exact imitation of old and valuaSTe instruments; genu- ine new jewellery is manufactured and care- fully soiled in perfect imitation of old goods, aTa d, so fetches a higher price. Sham gems are j seldom offered—detection is too easy-but low- class gems are mounted to resemble better goods, the backs of the stones being Silvered to give them 'fire,' and we are often deceived by them. Goods of this class are usually offered in the evening or on foggy days. I have even had nine-carat gold brought to me with thle fifteen-carat stamp on it. At the present time I am being made the prey of a gang of swindlers who buy up 01a worthless gold watches at the sale rooms and renovate them. They are care- fully cleaned, the cases hardened and touched up, and the old works covered with a sham three-quarter plate. Then they are offered in pledge, and we are often 'done.' It is usually when we are very busy on Monday and Satur- day, and have no time for lengthy examination. A week ago I lent thirty-five shillings on f gold watch, which I afterwards recognisedds one that I had" sold for twenfy-five a few months before. When I was a young assistant I once had the changes rung upon me very neatly. A man brought in a gold chain which I examined, and offered him two pounds. He declined it and went away. An hour or two later he re- turned, saying that he could get no better offer," and so would accept mine. I glanced casually at the chain, and gave him the money, but when I came to examine the pledge, I found that a brass chain of similar pattern had been substi- tuted for the original gold one I"

T Clubs Raided at Treharris. On Sunday evening the police visited the Constitutional Clubs at Treharris and Old Ta- vern (between Merthyr VaJe and Treharris), and took possession of the Books.

The Great Need of the Age. The great need of the age is some scientifically arranged preparation which will cone effectually with the prevalent diseases of this country, which will be certain to do good when fairlv tried, which will be equally adapted to the needs of the merchant and the workman, the professional man, and he who wins his bread by the sweat of the brow, the student, the clerk, the factory hand, the miner, and the roadside labourer. It should be, too, such a pre- paration as contains no injurious ingredients, and which may be taken with impunity by the weaki.V child, or the delicate lady. as well as by the stronger constituted man. Such a discovery would deserve to be called The Perfection of MedicinalYrewrRtlons, and would indeed be an Invaluable Boon to Su«e" Humanity. Now this much needed booP„h-r-™r found, has been tried, has been proved, and wn proved, it has been found satisfactory- T i Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, The Viable Tonic, which when once tried, has been al mended, and has proved suseess'iiI er medicine has failed to give rel,e^' ,n»iv 7 further, that it has proved Pf when other preparations at b^s ™Vpr] TJ?IXI £ 1rv relief. It is strongly recommended as The Best Remedy of The Age'for InrhgestK-n in its different, forms, such as Sick Heartache, Poms in the Side, Giddiness, Loss of Appetit*, also for Nervousness and Nervous Disorders. Sleeplessness. Neuralgia, Low Spirits, and all kinds of Weakness. It has often proved very beneficial to persons suffering from great Weakness, either after an illness, long conifnement to ill-ventilated rooms, or any other cause. It strikes at the source of the Disease, removing the cause of the illness, and strengthens those parts of the system which have been weakened by it, and therefore most liable to colds and other ailments. Gwllym Evans' Quinine Bitters being purely vegetable, it is a Natural Tonic, and suited to all ages at all seasons of the year. If you suspect that your health is beginning to fail, brace up your nerves, and fortify your constitution by taking now a course of this excellent Tonie. which is sold everywhere in bottles at 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each, but should any difficulty be experienced in procuring it. the Proprietors will forward same for the above prices, carriage free. Avoid Imitations. When purchasing, see the name, frwilvm TCvam' on Label. Stamp, and Bottle. Sole Propr!etnrs; Qu'nine HittPYs Manufacturing Company, Limited, f.iiiplly, Wp.les. 431.

Our Library Table. The November "Wide World Magazine" i* crammed with exciting tales of adventure, aad wonderful photographs. Louis de RougemQZXfc continues his extraordinary narrative, -hick whether true or not, still proves fascinating reading, and the other stories of hair-breadth escapes from death are thrilling in the extreme. "A brush with a sea lion" is a remarkable story, telling how a gentleman in the Falkland Islands went to sketch some sea lions from Nature, end was attacked by one of these savage monsteno- and the story is illustrated with the identical sketches tha,t brought about the encounter. The present is a favourable opportunity for taking in the "Home Magazine," for in the cur. rent issue commence two new serials by G. B. Farrow and Mrs G. S. Reamy respectively. Mr Charles Cook,the well-known evangelist, is also about to write a series oT articles for the Home Magazine" on his experiences in prisons all over the world. Mr Cook has visited Africa three times, and travelled from seaboard to Soudan, and from Alexandria to Assuan in company with Geigher Pasha, the colleague of Gordon. He has also visited Russian and Greek gaols, and has supplied the prisoners visited in Morocco with food, and got released from the Egyptian prisons 150 men who had been awaiting trial six years and nine months. So that the greai evangelist's account of his experiences should prove highly interesting reading. Messrs George Newnea has scored a decided hit in issuing a new edition of Bans Andersen's fairy Tales, which will be completed in four- teen sevenpenny" fortnightly parts. The tales are finely illustrated by Miss Hekn St ration, and when complete the whole work will contain about 400 illustrations. Beautifully printed on good paper, Ba.n8 Andersen's Fairy Tales should command an immense sale and popularity. An 80 page cookery book for a Id. is indeed wonderful value, for this is the price at which the "Tit-Bits' Monster Cookery Book" is offered to the public, and in it will be found innumer. able recipes' which if followed will provide dishes, palatable, economical, and practical for breakfast, dfnner, tea, and supper. "Weldon's Ladies' Journal," 3d.—It is im- possible to conceive a greater change of front than that which we are called upon to witness in the world of Fashion. The November issue of this ever-popular fashion magazine is brim- ful with all the latest designs for ladies and children, with practical directions how to cut out and make every article of clothing at home. The supplements given away comprise a paper pattern of a dainty nightdress, a coloured plate of winter styles, and a 16-page boudoir supple- ment. Lessons in home millinery, cookery, dressmaking, and articles on household matters make up a most interesting number. The titles of The chromo plates which will -be presented to the readers of Weldon's Christmas Numbers are—"Divided Attention," by Arthur J. Elsley; "Sporting Prospects," by Fannie Moody; "Raw Recruits," by J. A. Call; and "Mother's Birth- day," by J. C?ark.