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THE POISONED CUP.
(Copyright, ) "™™* THE POISONED CUP. By WTNIFRED GRAHAM, A«tlif>r of •'Tlu' Eo.iatinil Mrs. Leach,' When the Birds Beg-iri to Sing,' "A Sti-aitgo •' Solution," "On the Down. etc. CHAPTER XIV. A TISION OF I)EAMI. "No* a moment to lose!" cchoed Arabella, and her voice trembled audibly. "What kiey-)u goin,l to (i, Ed%Prd ? He slackened his hold on her wrist, standing. back a atop, -and suewvirig ,1KM- critically'. Can 1 trust you with my T^r;r*rt r She bowed lit-r head, murir.uring a faint acquiescence. His attitttdv territio(i lieri The evil glitter of his eyes appalltd the weak woman who had lived for years undor the tyranny of a self-willed, self-satisfied hnston-d. To obey was second nature to Ara-bebitt;, she possessed no judgment of her own.. "A mere word is not enough," he, retorted, sharply. "This is a matter of life and death. Swear by all you hold most, mcred ttiat no syllable of what I tell you ever pisom- your lips. By no sign or action must vim, under this oat It, fi-iist I-mte my endeavours to save both you and mYtielf from dishonour." "Edwiuxl, yon-kmnv I am wi th you— "But I n quire «m oath. In the name; of the Trinity, re.pt>),1 utter nje- In the name of the Trinity,' staumiered the heBitat.ing voice. "I Arabella -Desmond, do swear to keep faitn with my 'InasUtrul, and neither by word Bor action betray the confidence he is now ttbouttaplaceinme. I.declaretliis in the sight of Heaven." She. repeated the sentences after, Edward, feeling suddenly dizzy and faint. He seemed satisfied. "Now, tell me," he said, what in the wurld did you -tlrint.l could want. with that girl we-call Olive Vale ? What was 1 looking for when I went: in search of her that morning ? "You needed someone to represent our dead niece you had, an elaborate wthemial "Quite,, so, xpiite so I I wanted a body—" Still Arabella did not understand. "Yes, a living body-to play a part." "No, a dead body-to close the long drama of deception. I wanted the little lifeless corpse of Olive Vale, full grown, in the flush of ■- young womashood-ths. Olive Dudley will believe we have nurtured all these years the Olive whose extravagances and lavish education have swallowed a large fortune. I found the very person-a girl without relations or friends, stranded, shipwrecked, as far as finances were concerned, on am shore of &pit I letis city. I brought her to you, to a luxurious home, her last days-have been filled' wjkh. loving kindness, -affectionate consideration—all that w.nkil' life pleasant ■ to young April! We are in the December of oar veara we dace not'fall from our pedestal of virtue; we cannot shew our owdo,.and, grovel, in the. dmst6 Olive- has been happy hone.; now she must pay the. penalty. When D-udley .rea$>p#arsj it.will be-to find his <JaugWw ^oo a A>ed of liiMe, white, beautiful, spotless, unmarred by trouble, untouched by disease but dead from the sudden cessation of the heart. s action, caused by the joy of hearing she was to be reunited to her long-lost. father. You know your family has suffered from heart troable; both her grand-parents were thus affected. No clue to the real cause can possibly I transpire. I have -discovered, through areful reseaK'h, An unlraceabtepoieun, by which I can arrange .for her death to take .place.the day before Dudley returns to us. She. will sicken gradually, 1 nliall get her into a weakj nerve- less, almost stupefied condition then she will Just drift, away to eternity without a struggle, ■t i« really all very easy." As -Arabella listened to this diabolical ,plan, told witn such calm deliberation, she failed to realise it Wlu not all 80lue LIlasbly nightmare. That -Edward should slowly unfold a plotted murder against an innocent yoong life, simply to serve his own ends, seemed too horrible aud prop(wt,erous I At first she cat with widely-! opened eyes and parted lips, conscious that a revelation of an nnpleasaant nature was .about to be maoe then, as Edward'« voice saak. to a whimper, and the awfnl confession of con- templated guilt fell on her startled earti Arabella a blood froze. She could not have moved or spoken she just grew numb, while her brain surged and bent as if a thousand hammers were at work in her head; hpr heart stood still, paralysed by the shock. So this ros; the meaning of Edward's apparent kjndneta, his conslderllotÄon of Olive,. his soft speqehte I He. l,ad lured her like a fly into his web— simply to devour and destroy The room swam before Arabella's terrified gaae, chair's ud tables (Weed up and down, the sound, as of mMY waLera, deafened her. "She is. taking -i*. very well, wry etlmlY thought Euward; aud a deep sigh of relief eacaped him. ii!' ,M,P« y°n *se what is, axpectea of you, Arabella," he comtinwr^, in the Mine, low, measured ton& "Absolute silence that,,g all. I wish you to k no active part whatsoever—simply keop your head, and sit tight on our secret. You can, of course, be watchful -and helpful. You will ebew z. certain Amount of concern when Olive is indisposed, but must not. betray any sort of alarm I don't want a doctor called in till the last. Wio might —when she is quifeg iinconwious-ftnd for that- young fellow iB|.otsilerton> I understand he.w almost a novice, a mere boy, wham people f»*oor bemuse jo £ name. He trades cm his father s reputation, and makes quite a good thing out of Hle reJl8Atf:d glory. Better < pailapso,eDAPI().Y IiiRn tlum <an older tpau, though ,no one aould possibly trace the poison, it thpy had a,dozen postrmtirteBj* j A little groan ftom Arabella, ,a groap which osme strulgllt.fq()Rl -P. racke(l. and. rvgoi^ised soul, broka tho Vell of her silence. She tottered to her feet with her hand to her .forehpad, sjt^nd- ijig over him lfke an avenging angel ispadj to ¡ strike. Her livid face worked strangely, the Tnuseiea twitching, the eyes glaring down at trim, glassv yet fierce. Something-of IDtLd.s,: actawthi-ng, of strength, breathed hewtiS«~dijiwiJfteKii.: »e*w*wle»sy as £ »r, asihis l" 11 ) II O I If* Tate iny cojtcerned—H-bsoiutely :it "dfnl She was like a wild tigress ready to defend its jøflng. All her maternal instincts, so long FtI1I,t('fI, hasi kindled towards Olive. Fer 01i\\) she felt that donnant mother-love which slumbers in the heart of every woman for Olive 8h\' would yladly have ctcvlllced lyitli her life and Edward's. She cared little for her own miserable being; she had never loved Edward. The. first. Olive crept into her heart, only to he snatched away by the hand of the reaper; now death again, in its most revolting form, threatened the second Olive And Edward expected her to be all accessory to the ii;twderl "What are you doing?" he said. "Sit down and compose yourself. You took quite silly ■j 8he lei her upraised h;:nd fa.li Jimp'.y to her 4vde otherwise she did not move. Edward shuddered slightly Arabella made hiin nervous. "Come, come 1" he continued. "You are feel ing n little upset; but. yon will soon get used to the idea, and will see it is the only wny.outof a mes, Of course, Dudley would, in the long run, anyway, have to be told of Olive's death so it is not increasing his pa.in. Besides, we will be very good to him, and try our best to get him back into society. In a t.h<»ttMf»nd ways we shall win his gratitude." Kdrtvind touched Arabella's arm gently, trying to pull her down into a chair. She treiith led, violently at his touch, and shook off his infers with a gesture of horror. "Don't dare to come near me," she cried; "you, who are guilty of blood! Thank Heaven, I aui not as vile an you think me Rather a thousand shames, a thousand deaths—social aud financial—than the sacrifice of human life I Already you are a murderer at heart; in will, if not in dtwd, you have slain an innocent girl! I may be a weak, wretched tool in your hands, but I am neither so weak nor so wretched that I will see a fellow-creature die, and remain siient. It is not that I love Olive alone which gives me the moral power to defy you. If I bated her, I should answer in the same wordo, with the iiame hor-rw and dtsnst. "Hash!" he cried. "For Heaven's sake, don't talk so loud t You will be heard you will ruin us. Presently it will all soem different; you are mad now from a øense of few-r-you always were a coward." "A coward, was 1 ? Ah! you speak truly. A coward-not to faoe the trials God sent us. not- to Ighi4 povwty,, not to frustrate ,tb .inful action of yours, year after year. I grew to look upon the aaoney M txur right I robbed my brother without a bltwh., but he shall not be further, deceived. You have shewn me your character tornight in all its hideous reality t Ever since Olive came I have lived with a murderer, I have played into his hands, baited the hook with which he angled for his victim What a blind fool I have been "Control yourself, Arabella I am tired of this folly. I tell you, if you resist me now, if you don't obey, you will regret it to your dying day! I'll stand no noniiense I've had enough of these hysterics She laughed wildly. "You think you are going to murder Olive. It is you who tire me with your folly. 'Wanted, a body.' Was that what you said ? Olive, so strong, so beautiful, so pure, is it likely the Heavens would give. her into your clutches ? Are there not angels about her path. guardian angels to protect, to wam ? I tuppoae yeM have not guessed what I am going to do ? I may as well tell you, for no power on earth could hold me back now. There conies the day when the worm turns and rears its head against the offender's heel. I cast you off as something too loathsome and hideous to be endured. This very hour I intend to leave your roof. I know where Olive is. I shall meet, her after the theatre. She will never enter this house again. She is mine, mine by the right of love, mine to save." Arabella opoke rapidly; the words fell over each other till at times she became, incoherent. Her dry, glassy eyes glittered still in a strange, uacanny way, her blood was on fire, her pulses throbbed. She meant every word she uttered. Blind with passion, and faint from emotion, she moved unsteadily towards the door. "Stop he thundered. For a moment the old habit of obedience caused her to halt involuntarily. "Come He.p,oe copusna^dingjy. "I won't She red her head in defiance. "■Carry out your threat and you are a lost woman." 11 Loot ghe oaid,, with a jeering smile. "I have been lost for years." Yoll are going sw^y-n ()W-to fetch Olive." "I see you understand me. That ii certuiniy my intention." It seemed she looked back at him over her ahouldpf through a thick haze. Everything took the nature of a terrible dream. His glaring el •yfs And.scowling brow, his face crimson with rage, as he bit his undpr-lip and clenched his fist—aij iptiked pljantoui-rlik' unearthly- Then turning afcftin to the, door she quickened her stepe. But Ed*ao;d .w*s too sharp for her. lipiPBgijig forward, like some wild animal upon its prey, he struck hor violently on the ck of the head, with such force, that she fell to the ground ptuuned at his feet. "Ah 5 "'he muttered with a gasp of relief, imd kqelt dpwn by the unconscious figure. His quick,,brain-lost not a. moment of time but busied itself with quick reflection. "l wasjiMul to tell her. It should have beef dome without her knowledge. She is in; possible." He ,taiaed Ambellft, and half-dragged, lialf carried her to the sofa. "Only ooe wny," he said. It may be managed yet. He feteliod, #L lacp silger.,bottle of stiiolling- palts from her writing-table and held it to her nostrils. She still for a lborttii)ie, then a long, quivering breath escaped her. She tusked, her he^d feebly, which rested on Edward's arm. "Are you better, my dear ? he tenderly- I She looked wildly sound, a terrified expression on her face, as gradually memory filtered back and her clouded broin hieard once more the secret of the planned murder. uGo awuy,.t sho gasped. "I'll never see. yon again." So saying, f?he hid h«jr eyes in the cushions and cry. This was more-liM'^Arabeila, the Arabella he ihad known :f*om.her girlhood. He welcomed ittiarht of tflftTS- Ty poor Bella, has happened ? he asked, consolingly. "I came into the room and found you fainting. You had fallen on the floor and struck your head against the piano. Just feel what a dreadful bump. Doesn't it ache ? She sat up now, and tried to gather her scattered senses together. Yes, he was quite right, her head ached terribly4 "When did you come in ? she stammered. "Only a few moments ago. It gave me a fearful shock finding you on the ground. It isn't your custom to faint. I carried you straight to the sofa and fetched the smelling- salts. Poor old girl! You did not know me when you came to, but told me to 'go away,' declaring 'you would never see me again. He stroked her hair caressingly. She marvelled at his kindness. "But," she gasped, "you were in here talking to me about Olive." T "No, you must have been dreaming. vidently not a pleasant dream. Why isn't Olive in the house ? I called her but could find no one. I let myself in with my latch-key." "Olive is dining out," murmured Arabella, feeling strangely dizzy and weak. She could not remember fainting, only the recollection of that hateful conversation haunted her. So, after all, it was as she had thought, a hideous nightmare, a vivid, painful too siJOcking even to mention. What could huve put such wild thoughts into her head ? Why had she faidted ? Perhaps this was the be- j ginning of an illness. "Oh, my head! It throbs and throbs," she j moaned. "I have had a most frightful expe- rience, Edward, a dream, or an interval of delirium, I know not which, that nearly killed nie. I shall never dare sleep for fear it might return. I should like to tell you, but I hardly can. You Ulight te quite angry." "My dear, try and forget all the wild fancies of illness. You look awfully had and thoroughly scared. I am going to ring at once for your maid. You must go to bed and stay there till you are better. Would you like a glass of wine ? "No, thank you, Edward, I won't take any- thing. Give me your arm and help me upstairs, I feel so shaken. I believe I must have lain unconscious for a long time. I thought we were sitting over the fire together, and that you told me you were going to murder Olive." "How absurd Such a silly dream ought not to have alarmed you." ''But it seemed so real, I can hardly believe now it did not happen. I worked myself up into a really fine rage. You know the sort of rage one only experiences in dreams—when long speeches and grand sentiments pour from the lips. Nothing is tangible, nothing clear." T "I am so sorry for you, my poor child. Shall I send for a doctor ? "Oh. no, 1 am not bad enough for that. Besides, if I needed anyone I should like Dr. Brotherton. I took such a fancy to him, and he is with the Heathcotes to-night. How odd now. I must have been thinking of Dr. Brotherton, for his name came into my dream. Olive and I had been talking of him, and I thought you said he was almost a novice, a mere boy, whom people believed in because his father was a great man. "Dear me, no! Brotherton is a capital doctor, very clever and up-to-date. If you like him, and occasion arises, by all means call him in. You could not do better." The mental and bodily shock Arabella had experienced was telling on her. Even this brief conversation turned her faint, she felt glad enough to take Edward's advice and go to bed. "You will have such a dull evening," she said. "It is stupid of me cracking up like this." "I shan't be dull," he replied. "I have some foreign letters to write. It will be a good opportunity to get them off my mind." He escorted Arabella to her room, where her maid, much concerned at hearing of the faint- ing fit, awaited her. Remedies were applied to the injured head, and with ean de Cologne bandages on her forehead, Arabella lay limp and nerveless, still wondering at the horror that had overcome her, the extraordinarily terrifying dream, and the seemingly long spell of unconsciousness. Edward, locked in his study, wrote no letters. His thoughts were busy with the future; he, too, felt shaken though not unnerved. Heartily he congratulated himself on his smartness, •'nwardly proud of the trick he had played upon Arabella. "Who would have thought," he said, musingly, "that she Would have turned such a spit-fire ? The memory of her face as she stood between him and the door looking back over her shoulder. gave him a cold shudder down his spine. I could never have dealt with her in that mood," he told himself. "As soon try and tame a wild cat. Now that she fully believes it was all a dream my hands age free again, and when Olive sickens and dies she will only think her vision was a supernatural warning of disaster, She will never connect it with real facts. Woman- like she will love to think herself clairvoyant. to boast of 'second sight," to whisper: 'I h&d a strange presentiment shortly before my dear niece died.' What a mistake to ever think I could trust her, and she might have been so helpful." Little dreaming of the stirring events which had been taking place in her new home, Olive thoroughly enjoyed a frivolous Gaiety play. The spirits of the party seemed in keeping with light music, jest, dancing, and mirth-provoking buffoonery. Hetty chose the piece, declaring Captain Merritt had seen everything, and this el was his favourite. Captain Merritt looked radiantly happy, and followed Hetty like a shadow. At his suggestion the festive gathering resorted to the Carlton Restaurant at the close of the play for supper. "You simply must," he urged, when at first Mrs. Heathcote mildly protested, suggesting they had better get home. "I've ordered the tables to be reserved, and I shall be frightfully offended if you don't come "What would that matter?" said Hetty, seeing her mother yielding, and feeling certain their supper was assured. "Isn't she a cruel little tiling ? he signed, turning a pair of mournful eye* on Mrs. Heath- C°"0h, you must not believe all Hetty soys. The dear child has such a way of concealing her true feelings- I am sure ailie would, not wish really to offend you for a moment; but she is such a playful kltten. Hetty overheard the remark. "Take care how you rob me of my character, mother," Bhe cried. 11 Kittens grow into cats, with nasty claws that scratch." Captain Merritt laughed immoderately, and gazed with amorous rapture at Hetty's small hands. "Those tiny fingers could- not do much harm," he whispered. 3IBS. Heathcote was always tired, and while falling in with Captain MerrItt s plan, longed with a strange yearning for bed and slumber. Often ialie would conjure visions of glad days in future years, when all her daughters would be comfortably iliarried, and she could put aside the social obligations that now over- whelmed her every moment. Yet she never onoe faltered in her task. Though late hoars were a martyrdom, she bore the strain bravely, receiving no praise, desiring none, teaching her daughters selfishness, as many a good mother will go on doing to the end of time. Olive knew nothing of fashionable restamjants, and the gay crowd delighted her. As she walked up the hall through the palm court, every eye turned in her direction. So strikingly lovely a girl could scarcely pass through a public building, without exciting whispered remarks and open glances of admiration. Evelyn notioed this, with the quickness of a keen observer. He also marked Olive's 14ck of self-.canaoiousn.ess. delightfully refreshing in one so young. "It is a little awkward for uie, being brought here," he told her, in a lowered voice, after returning the salutations of several friends. You. »#e, mother iscollling with Uncle Stephen, and I don't know what excuse she has made to him for my absence. Now, aupposing i have been represented as packed up in bed with a bad cold, or called away to a sick patient in the country—•—" "That would certainly be most unfortunate laughed Olive. "But, though I don't know your mother, I believe she has tord fhe exact truth. Of course, she would put it very prettily, so as not to hurt your uncle's feelings. She said a large party had been organised, all young people, and you were lured away by entreaties from fair young ladies-Hetty, to wll. "It took precious little entreaty," he owned. "Do point your mother out to me if you see her," said Olive, as they seated themselves at a round table. Evelyn scanned the room. "Ah, there she is, with three other people, at the far end "A lady with beautiful grey hair, dressed in black velvet ? questioned Olive. "Yes, that's the mater right enough." "You never told me she was pretty. She has a face like a marble saint, lit by human smiles. I admire her irdniensely." "By Jove! they've spotted me, and Uncle Stephen is shaking his head and laughing. I'm fairly caught." "But he doesn't look angry," said Olive. "No, trust the mater for that: she is the most tactful woman alive I However annoyed Uncle Stephen had been, she would have smoothed his ruffled feathers in a moment. Perhaps I shall be able to introduce you, if we meet in the hall going out. Olive saw that, Mrs. Brotherton was looking IBtraiglt ucross the crowded room at her, and even in the distance, the girl fancied there Hashed from eye to eye a glance of mutual sympathy and interest. "I could make a friend of that woman," thought Olive. "I could love that girl, said Evelyn's mother to herself. "I don't blame the boy's taste." declared Stephen, to whom Mrs. Brotherton had confided Evelyn's infatuation. "Can't wonder he threw us over to spend the evening with her: she's a perfect little daisy "Evelyn is so very particular where women are concerned," said Mrs. Brotherton. "He admires very few uirls, and I don't believe he has ever been in love till now. I should like him to marry and be happy. There is no greater I lllq pi ilegi.. tin' "How unselfish you are!" replied Stephen. "Most mothers want their sons all to theiii- selves, especially when the sons are as delightful as Kvelyn. But you always considered him first, since the old days when I used to borrow your one ewe lamb for the holidays, to cart him of! on foreign tours. He was a smart little chap, ami kept us perpetually entertained. I must try and get a word with him afterwards he cer- tainly deserves a scolding As the fashionable assembly drifted from the restaurant, to the hall, Olive found herself close to Mrs. Brotherton. Evelyn was very like his iurH ber the same good features, and bright, 11 1 intelligent, eyes. Olive could not help wonder- ing what he had told her concerning their short friendship, which had developed thus quickly. Did she guess how dear this friendship was to the girl of whom she knew nothing ? Would her keen perception tell her that love was at the helm ? If so, might she not resent any, interference between Evelyn and herself, for hitherto they had been all in all to each other ? Evelyn went quickly forward, and drew his moiher aside. "I want to introduce you," he whispored. "May I P" "or course." He led her up to Olive. At the first word from Mrs. Brotherton, all shyness deserted the girl. She was conscious of the older woman's fine nature and large-hearted sympathy. Never before had Olive talked with greater ease and freedom, to a first-sight acquaintance. Mrs, Brotherton possessed the rare gift of making people feel at once that they had known and trusted her for years. It would have been impossible to picture her betraying a confidence, lor speaking harshly of a friend. No wonder, then, her popularity exceeded that of many younger women who sought success and missed the mark. "I've got a bone to pick with you, young Sian said Stephen, playfully shaking his nephew's Arm. "Shameful, I call it, deserting the old for the new-" "I'm awfully sorry- began Evelyn. "Tut, tut! You know you're not sorry a bit. You would do it all over again, if you got the chance-and quite right, too! I was young myself once, and I've been over the salue ground I Evelyn stood his uncle s chaff well, though he did not altogether like it. He was so desperately and seriously in earnest where Olive was concerned, that to hear the subject jested upon annoyed him. "Stephen is going to see me home, said Mrs. Brotherton to Evelyn, "110 you stay with your party, and don't bother about me." He watched his mother and Olive as they said good-night, thinking how splendid they looked together—the two women he loved best in the world One W young, tender and sweet, the other wearing her widowhood with such dignified submission to Fate's decree, in no way hardened by the blow. We must, meet again," said Mrs. Brotherton, and her tone was significant. Indeed I hope we may," replied 0 if, smiling. Hetty now claimed attention, declaring her mother was growing restless, and there would be no peace till they got her home. This gross libel waa a rank injustice to Mrs. Heathcote; but the suggestion that Captain Merritt should be allowed to escort her, Hetty, back in a hansom, lOad. lkmt youfcg person eager to be off. What about you, Olive ? she said. "Can't I drive Miss Vale?" »3ked Evelyn, quickly. "Would your aunt mind ? questioned Hetty, with a little smile at Olive "Oh, no, I don't think she would," answered riTi6' nj0t *n°wing what to say. lhe idea of appearing a prude was singularly distasteful to her, yet in her own mind she was not quite sure as to the propriety of Evelyn's suggestion. "Then that's all right said Hetty. "Come, we Ill get on our cloaks." When Olive emerged in her long white wrap. she found Evelyn had already secured a hansom, into which he bustled her somewhat hurriedly. He was in a fever lest at the last moment Mrs. Heathcote should insist upon chaperoning Olive to her door. As he sprang into the hansom and seated himself by the dainty figure, he made up his mind to cut the Gordian knot; be would tell her of his love, and now or never leaitt his fate 1 (To be ouutinutd.) I
ISWANSEA LADY'S ORDEAL.
I SWANSEA LADY'S ORDEAL. A CHAT WITH THE VICTIM. One hears of strange things occasionally, but there have probably been few more remarkable stories than that related to a representative of the Herald of Wales by a lady living at Langland-place the other day. The circum- stances are so exceptional, and have been so carefully verified, that we make no apology for recounting them in the narrator's own words In the early part of last year said the lady, a Mrs Johnson, "I was doing some work about the house, when I was seized with rheu- matic pains in the head. These continued for several days. I took differeat medicines re- commended to me, and obtained some slight relief. But it was only for a short time, for the pains came on worse than ever, and this time not only in the head, but in various parts of the body. I used to get so giddy that I had to give up what I was doing and sit down and rest. I* tried a good many things on the advice of my friends, but somehow I never seemed to get any better. I experienced a languid, sickly feeling, and could take no interest in what was going on around me. I had been in this state of health for nearly nine months, and was thoroughly run down, as you can understand se much so that I began to wonder whether I should ever be all right again. One evening my husband was reading a paper, when his eye caaght a paragraph. MRS. JOHNSON (from a photo); I it was toe stpry of a woman who had suffered greatly for many years, and who had been completely cared by taking Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, which she had been advised totry as a last resort. My husband was greatly interested in the case, yet somehow, he said, he couldn't believe the pills did all the good that was claimed: for them. But I, at any rate, thought I might do worse than give them a trial—there was the possibility at least that I might get some benefit from them. Then suddenly I remembered the case of a young girl, a friend of mine, whose parents kept a shop in the neighbourhood of the Parish Church. She had always been delicate and* ansemic and when at length she was compelled to take to her bed, it,woz believed that the.end was not far off. I happened to call at the house, and really expected to hear tlaattbo worst had happened. To my great surprise, however, see came dowjrs as I entered, looking as well almost as any woman possibly could, with scarcely eln,.itidication in her ap- pearance of the fearful ordeal through which J knew ghe had pa-gsed. I expressed my astonishment at her re- covery. I Yes,' she replied.. it does seeoa strange, but I have been taking Dr. Williams' pink pills, and they have done me more good than all the medicines I have previously taken put together.' The change in her appearance was certainly wonderful, and having been personally acquainted with her for a consider- able time, I knew her statement was not exaggerated. This, I may eay, was about four years ago. Having recalled the circumstances to my husband, I went to Boots', the chemist, in Oxford-street, and bought a box of the pills. ) Now,' I said to myself, "I'll put the matter to the test.' "My husband was still sceptical; but he soon altered his opinion when he saw the change in my appearance which the first two or three doses produced. I felt better and stronger than ever I had before, arid when I had finished the box I thought it advisable to continue the pills a little longer, and I took altogether three boxes." Have you had a return of the old trouble since ? asked the reporter. Ne," replied Mrs Johnson, who lives at 3, Langland-place, Swansea, cheerily, I have never had a headache or a pain of any kind from that day to this, and I have never felt so well in my life as I have during the past six months. I have told you the simple facts of my case, exactly as they occurred, in the kope that other sufferers might benefit by my experiewo, and if you care to publish, them, you are at perfect liberty to do so."
' THEFNANT.
THEFNANT. TH&KKSGITIKG SEKYICES.—Last Sqnday evening the English service was one of thanksgiving for the. blessings of peace. The form of prayer and thanksgiving for the restoration of peace, issued under the direction of the King, by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, was-used. The special lessons were read by Mr Preston, of Treinant. The anthem was taken from 105th Psalm, verses 1 to 3, and was beautifully rendered. The special prayer of the thanksgiving for the restoration of peace was used. The hymns, ancient and modern, were No. 165 0 God. our help in ages past," and No. 379, Now ibank we all our God." The sermon was preached by the Rector from the 6th chapter of Deuteronomy, and the 12th verse, I I LesL. we forget tive, Lord." It was a most eloquent discussion, and was listened to with wrapt attention by the large congrega- tion. After the Benediction the National Anthem was sung, the whole congregation remaining standing. The service was most beautifully conducted, and heartily aad devoutly joined in by all present.
LOCAL LIOHTmcJ-UP TABLE
LOCAL LIOHTmcJ-UP TABLE FOR CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS. Lighting is compulsory for vehicles as well as cycles in Denbighshire and Flintshire at the following local times R. It. Saturday, June 14th 9 38 Monday, June.lfrtfc 9 39 Wednesday, June 18th 9 40 Friday, June 20th 9 41
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CRICKET. Report* of Hatchet. Notts on Garnet, &c., which take place on Saturdayt, mlUIt reach w by the following TUESDAY XOSNMG, otherwise we cannot gitarmitee insertion. We shall be glad to hear from secretaries and, others as to their ftxtww, matches, etc., but the above rule must be adhered to.
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CRICKET FIXTURES. LLANYCHAN AND DISTRICT C. C. June 14th, Penbedw, Penbedw, June 21st, Open. June 28th, Open. July 5th, Dolgellev, Dolgelley. ,July 12th, Ruthin Grammar School, Llanychan. July 19th, Penbedw, Llanychan. July 26th, Mold, Mold. July 30th, Chester Banks Team, Boughton Hall. August 2nd, Corwen. August 4th (Bank Holiday), Dolgelley, Llanychan. August 9th, Mostyn Park, Llanychan. August 16th, Open. August 23rd, Corwen, Llanychan. August 30th, Open. September 6th, Mold, Llanychan. September 13th, Corwen, Corwen. Home and away matches will be arranged with Denbigh during the season. ° C. C. MOTT'S ELEVEN V. MOLD. Played at Mold on Thursday. Score:- C. C. MOTT'S XI. W G Rigby b Astbury 4 F Blatherwick c Fletcher b Evans 9 R E Birch run out 21 T A Wynne Edwards b Astbury 1 Rev W Williams c Hurst b Evans 0 J D Miller b Astbury 9 J A Main c Fletcher b Evans 0 A P Richardson b Evans 0 C C Mott not out 71 J T L Jenkins not out 19 W F Lund did not bat Extras 10 Innings declarei closed 144 MOLD. E Jones c Mott b Wynne Edwards 34 A Hurst run out J H Evans b Blatherwick 14 A L Evans b Miller 17 J M Lowsby b Miller 10 F Astbury b Blatherwick 2 F Fletcher not out 3 J Barker b Miller 0 P Gray c and b Blathenrick I J B Maraton b Blatherwick 5 L A Adams b Blatherwick 0 Extras m'm 2 Total. 112
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—^ —^i-11—— .-Mi w— GWYDDELWERN. CLUB FESTIVAL. The annnal festival in connection with the Frieudly Society took place on the 4th inst. The services of the Ruthin Town Band had been reen requisitioned to enliven the pro- ceedings, and favoured with fine weather the festival passed off most successfully. The members assembled at mid-day f jr the usual procession and to meet Dr Jones, of Corwen, and the, minister, after which a service was held in the C.M. Chapel, the minister preaching a most appcepriafce, sermon. Dinner felowed in the old schoolroom, and Mr and Mrs John Owen, Roland Crown, are to be congratulated on the substantial repaat pro- vided. After dinner the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were submitted by Dr Jones and entbitsiastically tesponded to. These were followed by Success to the Gwyddelwern Friendly Society," The Officers of the Club," "The Host and Hosteaa,"Ac. The company subsequently dispersed to the front of the hotel, where the band played suitable music. In the evening at siK o'clock: a competitive meeting took place at the C.M. Chapel under the able conduefcorship of Mr Ow^u, of Pandy Capel (Llifon), who did his>luty to the satis- faction of everybody. The musical adjudicator waa Professor J Owen Jones, A.It.O.O., of Wrexham. The chief event of the evening, "TeilwR iw'r Oen," was won by the Gwyddel- wern cheir, with a silver cup to the conductor, Mr E Hannana, the gift of Mr Stapsfield, of Corwen. The male voice choir of Tentce- celyn won the first prize on "Mwynder Meusydd," with a silver medal for the con- ductor, Mr Jonet., Board School. The juvenile choir of Gwyddelwern won the first prize en Brenin y Boreu under the conductership of Mr Hal main.. A party of twelve from Llan- elidan carried off the first prize on the tmae, "Capel Newydd," under the conductorsbip of Mr Roberts, tfiamberwfen. The duet Ar lan Afonydd babel" was, won by Messrs Davies and Evans, Bontuchel. The challenge solo was won by Miss Williams, Glyndyfrdwy solo tenor, Mr Davies, Cassegwen; solo bass, Mr Evans, Bontuchel; sole soprano, Miss Williams, Bontuchel, who was much applanded by the crowded audience. The solo for those who had never won a prizebe fam.,wag wgn, by Air Lloyd Williams, Gwyddelwern; that r girls by Miss H Blodwen ffenuam j and that for boys by David Owen, Crown Inn. The .recitation prize for children under ten years of age was won by Miss H Blodwen Thomas; for children under 16 by B Idris Williams and the open competition, "Y Cartref Di-Cartre. fIt 1. by Mr Hughes, Ruthin. The .duties of hon secretary were efficiently carried out by Mr B 0 Jones, Maerdy Bach, and thmea Af hen treasurser hy Mr Ellis Roberts, Coe Hir. The accompaai- ments were efficiently played by Miss Jones, Board School, Cforwen. A mast enjoyable evening was brought to a close with suitable speeches by the conductor ef the meeting and Mr W Williams, Glandemwy.
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MKKTUSO OF T^AOWMS.—On Saturday after- noon some of the members of the Mold-associa- tion of elementary teachers met in the National Schoolroom to discuss educational topics- The chair was taken by the lady president, Miss McCarty, of Mold. In the unavoidable absence of the secretary (Mr W T Foulkes, Rhydy- mwyn), the secretarial duties we taken by Mr J E Evans, Caerwys. Various matters were discussed and disposed of. The nomina- tion of a local solicitor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr Simon, of Mold, was deferred till the next quarterly meeting. Mr W T Phillips, of Leeswood, read a very inter- esting paper on 1, Education in Flintshire 55 years ago," which betrayed a lamentable lack of intelligence on the part of teachers and the scholars of those days, as compared with the educational results of the present day. The examiner for this county in 1847 was Henry Vaughan Johnson, Esq., and his examples of ignorance amengst the school masters and children, especially in religious knowledge, were us startling as they were amusing and from which it seemed that In Gaerwys Church School, both teachers admitted that their pupu-j did not understand what they read, yet no sm of interpretation was attempted. The top girl in the school said that James,, John, Abraham and Isaac, were four of the twelve apostles." "At the school at Nea- market the ignorance of the children was startling. The scholars believed that their ghostly enemy was Jesus Christ, and that there j were fifteen Gods."
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A DENBIGH MAN SPEAKS. When an incident like the following occurs here in Denbigh and a Denbigh man relates his experience in a Denbigh newspaper, for the benefit of Denbigh people, its genuineness cannot be doubted. It deserves close attention, It has the ring of truth about it that there is no getting away from. Mr Richard Morris lives at Panton Hall, Denbigh. He saysI am 41 years of age, and for a long while I suffered from kidney complaint. 1 was snbject to weaknoss in the back. If I stooped to lift even the smallest weight from the ground a sharp pain would catch me across the small of my back that seemed to affect every nerve in my body, and take all life and strength out of me, I suffered very much with the secretions from the kidneys. They were far too scanty in quantity and full of a dark red sandy sediment. There was siso a great deal of pain when passing. I was under the doctor and took different medicines, but I got no better. It was then that I heard a good deal of talk about Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, and thinking they might do me good I got some from Hnghes' in High Street, just to try them. After I had taken a few doses I was surprised to find a marked improvement in my health I continued to take the pills, and I am pleased to say the pains have left me and I am now cured. (Signed) Richard Morris. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold bv all chemists and drug stores at 2s 9d per box (six boxes 13s 9d), or sent direct, post free, on the receipt of price, by the proprietors, Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. If you are ill, write and tell us your symptoms, we will be glad to reply. Be sure you ask for the same pills that Mr Morris h ad.
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CORWEN" SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETINGS.—The annual meetings of the Calvinistic Methodists Sunday Schools in Edeyrnion were held at Corwen on Monday, to 'hieh a very large number of young persons assembled. In the afternoon the congregation divided, and two different meetings were held, presided over by the Rev Clement Evans, Gwvddelwern. and Mr Robert Roberts, Cynwyd. The infants were catechised by Mr Robert Evans. Llandrillo, in Rhodd Mam," x and xi, and the more advanced class by the Rev John Jones, Llandrillo, in St John ix—xiii. Between the afternoon and evening meetings a procession was formed of all the schools which marched through the town, each Sunday school following its own banner. In the evening all the children, under 16 years were catechised by the Rev E Edwards, Carrog, in the Life of Jesus Christ," and certificates were given to the successful candidates in the scripture examinations. Valuable book prizes were given to the following Lloyd Jones and D Williams, Gwyddelwern J Morris Jones and Evan Evans, Glyndyfrdwy; John Rees, Tyaypark; Catherine Roberts, Moel Adda Lizzie Parry, Glan'rafon; Jane Edwards, Llandrillo J Llewelyn Jones, Corwen David Williams, Corwen; Margaret Williams, Gwyddelwern Thomas Edmunds, Ucheldre Jennie Lloyd, Gwyddelwern E Lloyd Evans, Lilandrillo and R D Williams, Gwyddelwern. Mr Dan Thomas, Corwen, conducted the sing- ing, aad Miss Nancy Humphreys presided at the,organ-
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BOAftD OF GUARDIANS. FRIDAY.—Present: Dr Jones (chairman), Messrs John Lloyd, R R Robarts, H Rees and H Hughes, Corwen; John Hughes and R 0 Roberts Gwyddelwern W E Williams and Thomas Owen, Llangar; Hon Mrs Eden, Rev Ivan T Davies and Henry Davies, Llandrillo K P Jones, LlaDsantffraid G.D; John Williams, John Roberts, and R M Davies, Llangollen (Rural); Miss Edith Barker, Mrs Richards and J Nauson, Llangollen (Urban) J Roberts, Llanfihangel, G-.M. Col Lynes, Llangwtn D W Roberts, Llantysilio; John Evans, (Clerk), Dr Walker, E Derbyshire and E Foulkes (Relieving Officers), and R Williams (Master). ABSENTEE.—Col Mainwaring wrote regretting his inability to attend this meeting owing to having been appointed to attend another meeting at the same hour. PEACE.—The Chairman feelingly referred to the gratitude felt and expressed throughout the country at the glad news of the termina- tion of hostilities in South Africa, and hoped this country would be kept for many years without being engaged in another war. CuaoiUTioir CELEBRATION.—To celebrate the King's Coronation it was decided that the inmates of the workhouse be taken for an outing in wagonettes to Cerrigydruidion on the 27th inst., and that an extra shilling be given to all persons in receipt of out-relief during Coronation week. VAGRAiqcy.k series of resolutions passed by the guardians of Richmond Union, with the view of diminishing tbe number of vagrants was read, aad ordered to be brought again before the next meeting.
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HIGH CHURCH BELOW STAIRS, Lorit John Thyiine, one of the CUIIQDS of Windsor,had a illl e who affected extreme views. Oije iijoi-iiijig," relates the Dean of Bristol in "Phases of My Life," "tha butler enme to Lord John and told him regretfully that he. must leave his situation—Hint he had ntwaya bqen vel-y ltil)l)y,l litit that he colild frstand it no longer.' Wilat is the i-eason ?I said Lord Joliti. I Oil, my lord, I do not W-e to tellyotill 'Bnt I insist on knowing.' 'Well my lord, it is that 'ere boy John.' Whp., ha; John been (Joirig ? Foi- I would rather port with him than yon.' I Well, my lord, John is what yon call 'Igh Church. He has turned bis pantry into a hoiatory, and when lie ought to be cleülliugof his plate he says his prayers. But that is nut all, my lord. When he is say- ing of his prayers he bums hincense. Now, June, the 'ouseinaid, and I, we likes the smell of iiiiieeiifie; but Mary, the cook, she's what they call Low Church. As soon as John goes into the hoiatory and burns hinceuse, she lights a piece of brown paper. Now, 1 likesrsuiff- ifig the smell of hincense by itself, but when it is combined with the honid smell of blown faper, I cannot abide it. iifuV holds my nose.' t ended in the dismissal of J»hn, who, it has been stated, iiiiitiediatqly. toitud u. more con- genial situatiou iu the family of the lute Dr. Puifty.
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