The King and His Navy & Army Volume 21, October to December 1905. A Weekly Illustrated Journal for Society, the Salon and the Services [Great Britain]

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. TH é KING. IND 11S NOW READY. Price 3/6) nef, | 7°U 62" 2: QUANTITY of QUALITY, DIFFERENT fr eee DRUMMERS. | EVELYNE E. RYND, Author of ‘‘Mrs. Green," ‘‘ The Riggleses.” Published at the Ollices of ‘Country Lire,"’ Limitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C..and by Geo. Newnes, Limitep, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand AieAl, y ALL OF THE WRITING IS ‘our little ills will find relief in GanTeR’S LITTLE LIVER PILLS VISIBLE ALL OF THE TIME. Write for particulars— A For HEADACHE, . For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Very small, and easy to Purely take as sugar. Vegetable. THE MONARCH TYPEWRITER COMPANY, 97, Queen Victoria Street, LONDON. 327 & 329, Corn Exchange Buildings, Cathedral Street, MANCHESTER 34, Narrow Wine Street, BRISTOL Genuine must have signature Price 42 134d. Dooce, : JOL—Macuin & F DU MFRIES— MAXWELL NORTHAMPTON—W. C. Gunuins & Company, Kettering Road | | 6 NOW READY. 6 | | 6 NOW READY. 6 | READY. 6° The Fortieth Nuibes of the... PLAY PICTORIAL A Complete Souvenir of “PUBLIC OPINION” the Successful Farce at Wyndham’s Theatre. All the Principal Scenes and Situations Fully Illustrated. No. 39 THE PLAY PICTORIAL deals with ‘THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM.” OF ALL NEWSAGENTS, BOOKSTALLS AND BOOKSELLERS. ii. at. - ~

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905, FOR XMAS PRESENTS. BUSCH “TERLUX” PRISM BINOCULAR. 3 MORE LIGHT. I have just issued avery valuable treat. ise on Rupture, which will en- able any sufferer to know as much about the true nature of Rup- ture as the a doctor. It also ex plains fully the process of cure, and will show you how thousands have been cured. I want to place a copy in the hands of every rup- tured person, for the great benefit I know it will be to them, T will send it free (sealed ana post paid). ADDRESS, W SPECIALIST, (Dept. B79), 39 & % CUTTER S81, LONDON, F.C. CONTEMPLATION for just one moment will decide you in favour of WATERMAN’S IDEAL "ren" Tt is the best for buy writers, amd stand it Tnerit. Simplicity in taal eficiency ir > af 2 Its pen pert Tn Silver OU Suutioners, kle free | frome Kee ‘aC. u ne 12, GOLDEN LANE, OF ALL OPTICIANS. EMIL BUSCH OPTICAL GO., 35, Charles St., Hatton Garden, London, E.C. HIGH-GLASS FICTION. OLD READYMONEY’S DAUGHTER. 6s. By L. T. MEADE. RUTH GWYNNETT: Schoolmistress. 6s. By Morice GERARD. THE LETTER KILLETH. - - 6s. By Mrs. INCHBOLD. LIFT without an attendant is a London: S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO.,8 & 9 Paternoster Row. And of the Libraries and Booksellers. SEND YOUR FRIENDS AN UNIQUE CHRISTMAS BOX OF CHOICE FRUITS Which we will pack and send by Carter, Paterson, or put on rail, FREE OF CHARGE, boxes included, from 10/6 upwards. necessity in your Town or Country House. Permit us to give you an estimate and specifi- cation free of charge. The Guinca Box The 10/6 Box will will contain:— contain :— No. 3. ‘ Pineapple No. 1. 1 doz. apples Pineapple 6 pears 6 apples — 1 doz. oranges 12 oranges 1. doz, bananas 2 H : 1lb, English hothouse 3lbs. mixed nuts eatin an 1 “grapes Box tangerines i rd-~ bananas Ib, English hothouse it «ed nuts grapes Box pulled figs 2 boxes dates Bo of figs. Bo of Tunis dates Box of Turkish delight Box of tangerines Installations Box of Turkish delight ORK No. 4. ineapple albs. English hothouse grapes 1 doz. apples 1 doz. oranges 1 doz. bananas Box chocolates Box of tangerines Box crystallised fruit ilb. muscatels Jordan almonds Dried ginger OK No. 2. albs, grapes 2d oranges 2d. apples alb. box figs albs. mixed nuts 2 boxes dates 1 box Turkish delight 1 doz, bananas Box crystallised fruit for all classes of private and public buildings Golf and other Club Houses a speciality. c ELECTRIC All the above can at any time be sampled by partaking of our PASSENGER LIFT. —— FRUIT LUNCHEONS, 6d., 9d., I/- All country orders must reach us not later than December 20th. Joseph Richmond B. SHEARN @ SON, a oe. ao. COURT FLORISTS AND FRUITERERS, ‘ , 5) Tasticskam Coat Raed Wi. Office: 30,Kirby St., London, E.C, and Branches. Telegraphic Address : '' Ivywork, London.” Telephone Nos. 6555, 6190, 6189 Gerrard. Works: BOW, E. Foundry: CIRENCESTER, GLOS. NXIx, Digitized by CG OO8 le

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. m ) ; : DOT GE AES LATER NT LAS.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Colonel Sir Howard Vincent, K.C.M.G.,C.B. The March of Events The Duke of Connaught’s Tour : Sport and Pastime. : . s With the Culmstork Otter-hounds . 3 The Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links Political Pen Pictures—/n and Out of Parliament’ : The Parisians of Paris—The Dog about Town . : A Paris Toilette. Onder the Burece : : Yachts of the Year . z ¢ r Plays and Players. 5 s - & A CONTENTS. THE KING. 206 Y= V2ZOsqP fs Oct. 7th, 1908. PAGE. PAGE. if The Sheffield Triennial Musical Festival : . 22 Fs . 2 The Traveller— Some Rambles Round Sheffield . f 2? : : 3 The Services : a 2 : ; 28 ‘ : 4 The Army Corps Maneuvres ; 4 : 29 : . 7 Art in the Sale room A F : : . Vil. ; 8 Racing at Newbury : 5 ‘ 4 . Vill. 10 Literary Notes : 2 : : 2 : x. 15 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— 16 No. LXI.—Old Sheffield Plate xii. 5 17 Motoring Notes F ; xiv. . 18 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow @ “ . xvi. i 19 The King’s Menu . 5 : é p . xviii. 20, 21, 30 Here, There, and Everywhere 2 y e . XX. TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for Tue Kinc can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, WC. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. TORQUA (Population 33,625).— PREMIER HEALTH RESORT. Unrivalled climate. Warm in and sheltered walks. winter. Sunshine-land. Charming drives TOR Irreproachable water supply and perfect s Sanitation, Theatre, concerts, and. other 320 acres of public gardens. Piers. musical attractions. Medicated baths of all kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. KENSINGTON HOTELS. De Vere Hotel, from 10/6 per day. "Phone 524. Broadwalk Hotel, from 8/6 per day. 858. Prince of W Y Hotel, from 10/6 perday. ,,_ 64. Kensington. Electric Light. Lifts. Everything up to date. First-class cuisine. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO, Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Ideal Residence. “ EASTBOURNE. HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. ‘High-class cuisine. Table d'Hote or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private "Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address —O. BerGanN, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘“Hydrotel, Eastbourne.” Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL. — Winter Seaon.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—Montenat, Manager. XENSTEIN (Lake Lucerne; 2,350ft. above sea level; electric railway Brunnen-Axenstein).—First-class Hotel. World-renowned climatic health resort; patronised by English society. ‘‘Axenstein is the loveliest spot I met with on my journey through Switzerland.”"—QuEEN Victoria. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. (DHE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trenxet. Prospectus, etc., on application. SHIPPING. MOROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE NL” OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas.—For particulars write Messrs. Forwood Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Patronized by H.M. The Hing. DOVERCOURT BAY, essex, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health and Pleasure Resort on the East Coast. Delightful Climate. Bracing Air. The Hotel, which has recently been visited by H.M. KING, is luxuriously Furnished. Charming Situation. Facing the Sea. Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine. Tennis, Croquet. Motor Garage and Pit. 1 hour 40 minutes express from London. For Illustrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM. Proprietor. “Containsall the constituents to support life.” —Lancet. OM ‘cincer ENO) SPORTING, YS DIABETIC, anv AW” WHOLEMEAL BISCUITS. TOOTH-ACHE CURED INSTANTLY BY BUNTER’S Prevents Decay. Saves Extraction Sleepless Nights Prevented. Neuralgic Headaches and all Nerve Pains removed by BUNTER'S NERVINE, NERVINE All Chemists, 1s. 14d., or on receipt of stamps to 13, St. George Street,Norwich. The “Country Life” Library of Sport. SPORT IN HAMPSHIRE. Being Extracts from the Shooting ‘ Journals of James Epwarn, Seconp i Ear or Macmespury, witha Prefa- tory Memoir by His Great Grandson, | Tue FirtH Earv. Edited by F. G. AFLALO. READY SHORTLY. PRICE 10/6 NET. | New Voiume Now Ready. POLO | PAST AND PRESENT. By T. F. DALE. Price 12/6 Net. CONTENTS: Ancient Povo. Tue Hurcincuam Cius AnD 1Ts_ INFLUENCE. Tue RANELAGH CLUB AND THE EXPANSION OF PoLo. Tue GrowTH oF Poto In LonDON AND THE PROVINCES. REGIMENTAL Poto. Tue TRAINING OF THE Pony. EveMentary Povo. TourNaMENT Poto AND Txam Pray. Umpires AND REFEREES. Tue Pony anp STABLE MANAGEMENT. Poto Pony BREEDING. Tue Poto Crus—its APPLIANCES AND EXPgNsgs. RECOLLECTIONS OF TWENTY YEARS. THouaHTs AND SUGGESTIONS ON HANDICAPPING. | PoLo 1N AUSTRALIA. Poto IN AMERICA. Tue Ruves or Poto 1n ENGLAND Tue Rugs oy THE INDIAN PoLo ASSOCIATION. Arrenpix: Hurlingham Rules and Regulations; Bye-laws of : the Ranelagh Club; County Polo Association Rules; Rules of the Irish County Club Union; Rules and Conditions of ; the County Polo Challenge Cup; Rules for the Regulation of the inter-Regimental Tournament, 1905; Rules of the Indian Polo Association; Rules of the American Polo Association ; Rules of the New South Wales Polo Association; Results of Chief Tournaments; List of Polo Clubs in the United Kingdom. The “ Country Life” Library of Sport. NOW READY. BIG GAME SHOOTING. In Two Votumes. Price 26/- Net. 12/6 Per V.|. Net. EDITED BY HORACE G. HUTCHINSON. CONTENTS OF VOLUME I. By the Hon. T. F. Fremantle. Srortine Rives, Etc. By Messrs, Ross, Ltd. SvorTING TELESCOPES. Scorrish Rep Deer anp Deer Statkixc. By Sir Allan Mackenzie, Bart., of Glenmuick. , Some FurtHer REMARKS ON Dre STALKING. By the Editor. Park Rep Dee AND THE WARNHAM CourT Herp. By C. J. Lucas. | Scanpinavian Rep Deer. By Sir Henry Seton-Karr, C.M.G., M.-P. zs ON CONTINENTAL Rep DrER, WITH A SuMMaRY OF Horn Measurements. By Sir Henry Seton-Karr, C.M.G., M.P. R STALKING IN Nokway. By Abel Chapman. eoias Evk Huntixc. By Abel Chapman. Cxamois. By Randolph LI. Hodgson. Moose (Cervus AtcEs). By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. | Tue Waritt Deer or North America. By Sir Henry Seton-Karr, C.M.G., M.P. Carisou. By Warburton Pike. ets MuLeperr, BLACKTAIL, AND Waitetait. By Clive Phillipps- Wolley. aN Mountain Sur. By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. Ovis Datu. By A. S. Reed. Bears. _ By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. Musk Ox. By Warburton Pike. Tue Bears or ALAska. By Captain C. E. Radclyfie. Tue Moose or Ataska. By Captain C. E. Radelytie. American AND CANADIAN Game Laws. By Clive Phillipps- Wolley. CONTENTS OF VOLUME Il. Intropuctory. By H. A. Bryden. Tue Firs Eaters—Lion, Leoparp. Tue PacHyoxeMs — ELepHant, Hirrororamus, Hirrorotamus. By H. A. Bryden. Tue Asses AND Zenras. By H. A. Bryden. Tue Giearre axp Oxart. By H. A, Bryden Tue Hartnersts axp Gnus. By H. A. Bryden. Th ANTHLOPES AND Gazettes. By H. A. Bryden. Tue Burrato. By H. A. Bryden. Drer, Seep, Goats, Pics, Ostricw. By H. A. Bryden. Arrican Bic’ GaMz Snoorinc Bintiocraray. By H. Bryden. : Hints wuen Huntine in Asta. By Major C. S. Cumberland. p anp Goats. By Major C. 5. Cumberland. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Lo AND Bison. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Swamy Deer. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Stot Brar. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Tux ‘Ticer. By Major C. S. Cumberland. ‘ Bic Game Snootinc in Burman. By E. D. Cuming. By H. A. Bryden. Liserian AY Published at the Offices of “Country Lire," Limiren, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; and by Grorce Newnes, Limirep, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C 111. Published at the Offices of ‘Country Lire," Limiten, eee io. Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C., and by Grorce Newnes, Ltp ,7-12,Southampton Street, Strand, W.C,

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. AND Hits - THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. vet wpa Re PETES BOURNEMOUTH. OPENING of NEW GOLF COURSE QUEEN’S PARK. ‘The New Golf Course in Queen's Park, of 18 holes (estimated Hoxie 82), laid out by the Corperssidas under the supervisicn of J. H. Taylor, will be dec'ared Open On WEDNESDAY, the 25th OCTOBER, by the MAYOR (J. ELMES BEALE, Esq., J.P.). Messrs. BRAID, HERD, TAYLOR, and VARDON (the Competitors in the recent International Match) will play the opening games :—Morning at 10.15, singles, partners to be drawn for. Afternoon at 2 30, foursome, as in International Match. VISITORS ARE INVITED. The Course has been declared by first-rate Golfers to be unsurpassed by any in the South of England for quality and beauty of situation. ‘After the Opening, Play will be continued by the Public. TARIFF AS AT MEYRICK PARK. ; SINGLE ROUND. eae ANNUAL TICKETS (Ladies). a0 " ” (Gentlemen) . a 1 MONTHLY TICKRTS (Ladies or Gentlemen, 1 WEEKLY TICKETS iF fe The Course is reached ina few minutes by direct Electric Tram from the Lansdowne, and Central and Boscombe Stations (fare 1d.), or from the Square and most Hotels (fare 2d.). September, 1995 GEO. WM. BAILEY, Town Clerk. 1905, eocoon i teigerg Sm, ae esiae © THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Witnin Two Minotes’ WaLk oF Gor Livks. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS | minut 1 minute's walk from Golf of every description, including Pugh TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin; Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. ‘Telephone sé. ‘erms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LLELANT. ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—‘ T.B.H.," “Evelyns," Uxbridge. SOUTH WOLD (best position on the Common ; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and ic HOUSE known as ‘Link's Cottage,"’ containing are hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Rosinson, on Property. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and Picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares. ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cottee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout, Warmed in Winter. Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car S abling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Proprietor. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marz & Co., of London. A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance, — Fishing in the Broads. ‘Varift extremely moderate, application to the above Apvt, Manacer, Geo. News iv. BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. INSPECTION Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links, Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room, Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Separate Private Week-End 1 ickets, including 1st Class Return Ratlway Fare, Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: “ Riposo, Bexhill.” SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Bill of Portland ; recentl: rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation pertect ; goo sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden ; Badminton played in the fotel during the Winter. Misses E. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. A. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED Gotr Links oF 18 Hoves cose To Hore.. SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For iculars of through train service to the Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: ‘Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill, E \ |. 7 i THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon, Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within ity. minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westclilf-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing, Shooting. and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2guineas r week, according toroom, Week-end, 1 guinea. From jos. Winter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on Sea, Essex.""—W. J. Partripce (late of the principaliGoldfield of the World). No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'hote dinner. Saturday until Monda morning, £1 1s. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen wil be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, being on’ sand. Lrp., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. THE G PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. Sunnincpave Gotr Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer), “1s it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— suroptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old | furniture, and flowers and dainty linen. The whole house, with its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model farm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and perfect in every detail. The wooking ana service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels." | The above is not e: erated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede"' is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the MAnaceRi The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. | BA lephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to rew, and guaranteed at Returned in somedio PER &/e DOZ. pourice RE-COVERED **°*"**Sui2aRDS TONS: vost Free. PER 14/- DOZ, Post Free, We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: CasH wiTH Orper. Speciat Trape TERMS ON APPLICATION. A. MACKINTOSH & CO., Golt Ball Manufacturers, 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E. Wa4dsTED, on long Lease, about 200 ACRES of LAND, on sea coast, suitable for golf links. —Apply, with full particulars, ‘‘B. A.,'’ clo THE KinG Office, 12, Soutbampton Street, Strand, W.C. ;OLFERS’ GUIDE. FTE ES LF Tyee eS. whee - fies og : TT _ Bho be | wate. Tue Links, Wuitcey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘‘ Old Times’ Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3o0ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750. SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjorninc Gotr Links (18 HoLEs). LarGest Hore 1N SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, o7ft. long. Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Acc »mmodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King’s Cross, Peterborough, Birmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham." National Telephone: No. 3. F. Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the , with a frontage of 2ooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moverarte Tarr. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel 'Bus meets Trains. Open all the year Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SEA.—*‘The Towers’’ Private Hotel. — Accommodation for over roo guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links. “The Towers" occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, MMERSON & HARRIS. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards, Moderate Termsen pension, Separate lables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C. M. CarrELL. Telephone, o10s2, DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethe finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Furst Class. Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monday ... ons 200 These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains. On BLUNDELLSANDS Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated: and daintily equipped in the ut Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished a: a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: “Oakwood Conway." ZURICH. DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,00oft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel ; tennis ; miotor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).— Manager, E. DigELMANN Tue Links, Weston-surer-Marr. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most lovigorating watering place in the world. THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously Bppointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tarif is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply MawacER. Telegraphic Address—‘ ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE."" National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Term Telegrams—' Barton Horet, New Mitrox FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque cliffs of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere. Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steamboat Excursions, etc. Macniricent Gour Lixxs apjointnc THE HoTet. Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout, Special cuisine. Table d’hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Rosert G. SETTERViELD. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the ApvT, Manacer, Geo. Newnes, Ltp. 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C. Vv.

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Oct. 7th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY Shere canbe no Two opinions ,- RAVEN MIXTURE MAINTAINS ITS FORTY YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY, PERFECT AROMA, AND UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. Ask for MILD AND EXTRA MILD. J. M. BARRIE says— “What I call the‘ Arcadia’ in ‘My Lady Nicotine’ is the Craven Mixture, and no other.” Do not fail to give a trial to the ‘‘ Craven '’ Cigarette. “THE CIGARETTE OF DISTINCTION.” ARTISTIC THRESHER & GLENNY, aoe” BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. The Langport plan for Artistic Herbaceous Borders is briefly this: y ive us di - MILITARY AND SPORTING TAILORS AND on ae aa ae eae. a yeaa GENERAL OUTFITTERS as to the flowers to plant to ensure a continual 2 change of colour throughout the greater part Clothing, Leather Goods & Furniture of the year. The selection is most carefully Of every description for Travellers at Home and Abroad. made from the multitude of hardy and easily ' grown herbaceous plants, and the feast of ever-changing colour is a pleasure to behold. NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT FOR 1906. In the plan is included some of our most lovely varieties of Paeonies, Delphiniums, Jaillardias, Pyrethrums, Phloxes, Chrysan- themums, Gladioli, etc., etc., which are planted in groups of colours which will not offend the eye. The cost is not excessive, as the border ro feet wide by 150 feet long, on page 18 of Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture, can be beautifully stocked for Thirteen Guineas. = Camp Requisites for Sporting Expeditions. The Manual of Horticulture should be in ACTIVE SERVICE KITS. the hands of every possessor of a garden. Tents on view erected and all requisites for Military and Sporting Camp use Experienced Packers attend customer's residence K E L W A oy A N D S O N WRITE FOR INFORMATION RESPECTING NECESSARIES FOR ALL PURPOSES : THE ROYAL HORTICULTURISTS, ESTIMATES AND ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES TO THRESHER & GLENNY, LANGPORT, SOMERSET. 152 & 153, STRAND, LONDON, W.c. vi.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (OCTOBER 7h, 1905. THE SHEFFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL. HE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEHKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 453- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1905. Price 6d, a ee 7 SR eae Sas y u q < 2 | | i g £ i ] j 4 | 8 | ¢ i . i | | | | ; a ¥ 3 ‘4 4 a | : bi} | | a » | ' | a | ‘4 i q | z | Mei a ; i : ¥ 4 i ; | j | PT a | z \. hee fo —- ke won k ror, i a ' 5 kage oe — | - Johnston a COLONEL SIR HOWARD VINCENT, K.C.M.G.,\@.B; Conservative Member for the Central Division of Sheffield, and one of the Stewards of the Sheffield Musical Festival. (See page 15.)

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Oct 7th, 1905, EDITORIAL, TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased tc receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of subjects. their The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may mot be able to use, and THE Vol. XXI. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. No. 453. “KING Saturday, Oct. 7, 1905. AND His EDITORIAL. photographs should be returned, @ sufficiently stamped and directed enclosed for the label must be purpose. THE KING is on sale throughoui Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING fo order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KiNG alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return thosé contribu- tions which he does not require. I/ it is desired that rejected Eattorial Offices—20,. TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—“* INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. alficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Euitor would be much obliged if photographers and others Sending groups would place the name of cach person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Events. PER MARE, HE KING AND LORD BROUGHAM. —In lovely Westinoreland, Words- worth’s county, the King will next week bring his holiday to a close with a short stay at Brougham Hall, the North country residence of Lord and Lady Brougham, who have not had the honour of entertaining the King there since he came to the throne. About ten years ago, however, he made a stay of several days, andin ~ the short time that he is able to remain there this autumn will doubtless renew acquaintance with the beauties of the neigh- bourhood. Brougham Hall has been in the possession of the family since the middle of the seven- teenth century,though some seventy years ago it passed tem- porarily into the hands of a man named Bird, who rechristened the place “The Bird’s Nest.” Much litigation restored the manor to the Broughams, and when the peerage of Brougham and Vaux was revived by Queen Victoria some filty years ago, the first baron did much toimprove it. It was this Lord Brougham who discovered Cannes, and it was there that he died at the Villa Eléanore when ninety years of age. His brother, the second baron, was a year older when he died, so that the present Lord Brougham is still quite youthful, with only sixty-nine birthdays behind him. Tue Kino ano Kincsway.—During the first few days of his return to town King Edward will be very fully occupied with laying the foundation-stone of the new Post Office build- ings, opening Kingsway, seeing to the final preparations for the departure of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and,in addition, paving a visit to Newmarket for the Third October Meeting. Perhaps the most important of these engagements is the opening of Kingsway. Since the days when Charles II. rebuilt the London that the Great Fire had so thoroughly devastated there has hardly been a more im- portant undertaking than the removal of all the narrow alleys and courts that lay between Holborn and the Strand to make room for THE KING'S VISIT TO LOCH DUICH. In the illustration Lady Burton is shown on the left-hand side, the King is sitting in the stern of the boat, and the Hon. Mrs. Keppel is being assisted to her seat by Lord Burton, the thoroughfare along which the King and Queen are to ride in State in about ten days’ time. The County Council has come in for a good deal of abuse at various times, but there can be none to withhold the praise due to them for carrying out so expeditiously the work of providing London with a badly-needed artery. Tue King anb THE Paris CounciLLors.— If anything was wanting to make the pro- gramme for the visit to London of the members of the Municipal Council of Paris complete, 2 PER TERRAM. King Edward has supplied the want in announcing his wish to receive the visitors at Buckingham Palace one day. The entente cordite, which was so effectually sealed at Brest, Portsmouth, and in London in August last, receives yet additional strength by the cordial hospitality which the King thus shows to those who have the government of the Ville Lumiére upon their hands. King Edward has a great affection for Paris, and it were not, there- fore, to be wondered at that he should extend a welcome to the Mun cipal Coun- cillo’s, even were the relations between this country and France less intimate than they are. THe Kina oF Bouemia.—That pic- turesque old figure of the battle of Cressy, the blind and grey- headed King John of Bohemia, son of one Emperor and father of another, has had a statue raised to his Inemory alter 550 years of neglect. He ix one of the few characters of history that the despoiling hand of the “fact lover’’ has not touched, and _ the story of his gallant bearing remains to- day in all its simple majesty. The thought of the blind man gcing into the thick of the fray, linked to two knights, and “striking one blow with his sword, even three, even four, and fighting most valiantly,” is an inspiring one; and we may well believe the courtly Froissart when he says that at the finding of the bodies the next day, the unaccustomed eyes oi our victorious Edward were moved to tears. But that did not prevent him taking the motto and feathers of the dead monarch for his own, and the Princes of Wales have ever since retained them. Woodhouse,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE. KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT’S TOUR. urat, Guernsey. UNVEILING THE WAR MEMORIAL AT G'JERNSEY. During last week the Duke of Connaught, in his capacity of Inspector-General of the Forces, visited the Channel Islands and unveiled a memoria! in Guernsey to those men of the Channel Islands contingent who lost their lives in South Africa, son, Penzance, THE ARRIVAL IN THE SCILLY ISLES. Before crossing to Guernsey the Duke of Connaught paid a visit to the Scilly Isles, where he was received by Mr Dorrien-Smith, the Governor. The armoured jeruiser ‘' Monmouth "' was pu: at the Duke's disposal for the journey. 3

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS SPORT AND PASTIME. Copyright, THE GRAND NATIONAL ARCHERY SOCIETY AT BEDDINGTON. A splendid entry and a large number of spectators helped to make the meeting at Beddington on Saturday last a memorable one, and the increase of public interest in the most interesting sport of archery is decidedly encouraging. a a a See ; Copyright. THE NEW ZEALANDERS versus LEICESTER. The New Zealand Rugby Football Team continued their victorious career by beating Leicester on Saturday last by 28 points to mil. This brings the visiting team’s record up to 197 points scored in five games. So far only 4 points have been scored against them. 4

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct 7th, 1905. SPORT AND PASTIME. rks tine ; : FOOTBALL, TENNIS, AND ATHLETICS. (1) The London Athletic Club's Autumn Meeting. The start for the’880-yds. handicap. (2) Peter Lathom, holder of the Professional Tennis Championship, who is to meet the challenger in two matches. (3) G. E. Larner, winner of the eight miles’ walking race, who beat the world's record for one hour's walking on Saturday last. (4) H. N. Duke, the Stock Exchange representative. (5) Rev. S. L. Sarel, second in the eight miles' walking race at the L.A.C.'s Meeting. (6) C. ‘* Punch" Fains, who has challenged Lathom to two matches at Queen's Club and Prince's Club this week and next. (7) Woolwich Arsenal versus Bolton Wanderers. A drawn game. o

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Oct. 7th, 1905, RoyaL AuTHors.—A new book is expected shortly from the pen ol ‘ Carmen Sylva,” and it is stated that the German Emperor in his spare moments is at work on a play. It is curious how many Royal personages in all ages have been /ittérates. Of the first twenty Roman Emperors, from Casar to Severus, half were authors, and though few of them seem to have been eminent in that profession, it is always conceded in their praise that, by their example, they encouraged literature. Alfred the Great was an author, and James I. of England is as famous for his literary work as for his prowess as a tuler. His ‘ Basili- con Doron” and “The True Laws of Free Monarchies” are two remarkable books, though his subsequent quib- bling over the ques- tion of the prerog:- tive of a King de jure and a King de facto rather spoilt the point of his argu- ments. King Wil- liam IV. has left us in his “ Remark Book,” which was not published during his lifetime, but which has since seen the light, a note- worthy picture of Naval life, and there are many other in- stances of Royalties with literary gifts. Germany's “Lit- TLE War.” — That the thrifty Father- land is beginning to tire of the “little war” in German South-West Africa one can well believe. It has already cost 2,000 lives and over twelve millions of money. We brought the Zulu War to a successful — conclu- sion with half of the first and a quarter of the second. But a new policy is to be adopted in the Pro- tectorate, or, rather, there is to be a return to the humane methods of Colonel Leutwein, whose re- call was one of the many mistakes made by the Government at Berlin. The new Administrator, Herr von Lindequist, who is to take the place of the brutal General von Trotha, has been Consul-General at Cape Town. Hence he has had personal experience of South Africa. But he has a difficult task to perform, particularly as his clemency is not to extend to the Witbois, who are to be hunted down without mercy. They will take some hunting. A Brittiant Austratian.—The sudden death of Mr. Harold Parsons at Lagos was heard with great regret both in London and Lady Violet, who is the youngest daughter of the her parents for India, where Lord Minto has THE KING. Australia. In an extraordinary degree he combined the literary faculty with the spirit of the adventurer and the practical instinct of the administrator. He first became known as one of the late W. E. Henley’s young men on the Scots Observer. He then went to Western Australia, where he married a rich wife, and made his mark as a_ politician. To him Kalgoorlie owes its Chamber of Commerce, which he founded during his term of office Mayor. Depressed at the loss of his wife, he went out to South Africa, where he was wounded. On the conclusion of the war he LADY VIOLET ELLIOT. accepted a post in the Imperial Service as District. Commissioner of Lagos. Here he did excellent work, and, as at Kalgoorlie, will be remembered by a practical achievement, the organisation of the first agricultural show in West Africa. Mr. Parsons was an Im- perialist whose perspective was historical, his knowledge of constitutional growth in the Colonies having been acquired from a study of old charters and documents. He was only thirty-eight. 1 and Countess of Minto, is shortly leaving this country with been appointed Viceroy, in succession to Lord Curzon. AND HIS AuSTRALIAN INDISCRETIONS.—Whoever is responsible for the publication of Mr. Coghlan's report to his Government on emigration is grievously to blame. It is a document which should have been kept secret, or it should never have been written, It will do Australia no good, and is calculated to promote friendly feeling towards the Com- monwealth neither in England nor in Canada. Mr. Coghlan is an admirable _ statistician, but he is not fitted to write a State Paper, note should be detachment. Wild e made against the Rand financiers, the English Press, and Canada. For instance, London journals are accused of conduct which is unknown except to the most venal newspapers abroad. The Rand financiers are pilloried in a similar way; and Canada will be surprised to learn that she is Eng- land's favourite Colony, It is a pity that Australia, instead of facing the fact that her unpopularity is her own fault, takes refuge in the rather childish device of denying honesty of purpose to her critics. AN OLp Cam- PAIGNER.—With the death of Colonel Nesbitt South Africa loses a link with her past, which knew _ not gold or diamonds. As a lad of sixteen he was one of the survivors of the troop-ship “ Birken- head,” the story of whose loss is one of the most stirring incidents in British annals of the Vic- torian era. He was on his way to join his father, who was in the Suffolk Regi- ment, then engaged in the Kaffir War. From that time on- wards he saw service in every part of South Africa. When Sir George Grey on his own initiative sent the Force to India, which was the turning point of the Mutiny, Colonel Nesbitt was employed in shipping remounts. Like many other distin- guished South African soldiers he served in the Cape Mounted Rifles, and in the Basuto Wars of 1880-82 raised and commanded a Corps named after himself. In the South African War he played a similar part, and Nesbitt’s Horse the Second proved itself worthy of its predecessor for hard fighting. Colonel Nesbitt has a son, who won the D.S.O. as an Officer in his father’s corps.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905, WITH THE CULMSTOCK OTTER-HOUNDS A DAY’S SPORT IN DEVONSHIRE. (t) The field waiting while the hounds try. (2) Hounds working the stream. (3) A halt for refreshments at a wayside inn. (4) An awkward fence. (5) The Culmstock pack, The Master, Mr. J. H. Wyley, ison the mght. (6) Ladies following the hounds.

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Oct. 7th, 1905. able surprise to me that motor manu- T has always been a matter of consider- facturers and their agents should attach so little importance to the question of durability. One reads almost ad nauseam glowing accounts of the speed and hill-climb- ing capabilities of this or that make of car, its silence and smoothness of running, its economy in petrol consumption, reliability, and so on; but rarely is any stress laid upon its ability to perform useful service for a reasonable number of years. In some cases, no doubt, there are excellent reasons for this seeming modesty; but where a maker turns out a solidly-built and durable vehicle—and there are many such on the market—it seems a pity that he does not make a serious attempt to disabuse the public mind of the impression that the motor-car is a delicate piece of machinery which is only fit for the scrap heap after a couple of seasons’ wear. I am convinced that there are thousands of persons fully persuaded of the advantages of the motor, and perfectly able to afford the initial outlay and a reasonable annual sum for up-keep, but who are deterred from making the plunge from fear that they will require a new car every two or three years, if not oftener. Silence and hill-climbing, no doubt, are good selling points, but to the prospective purchaser whose depth of pocket is limited I believe that durability ranks next in im- portance to reliability itself. The machinery for a demonstration of durability is in existence, although only one or two makers have had the enterprise to take advantage of it. The Automobile Club is always willing to superintend a trial of any desired duration, and a code of rules is in existence for the purpose — An official observer accompanies the car on its daily run, and a minute record is made of every repair and adjustment which is carried out, either on the road or in the club garage. These tests are THI RACE FOR THE HENRY EDMUNDS HILL-CLIMBING TROPHY, AT BLACKDOWN THE KING. make a minute inspection of the mechanism and give a certificate as to the precise con- dition of each portion. Granted that the car had run at least 5,000 miles, it would be AND HIS T be Motor: On Highway and Seaway. sum is allowed for the periodical replacement of minor parts. Given the moderate mileage that I have suggested, an average of 5 per cent. of the initial cost should suffice for the yearly THE RELIABILITY TRIALS AT POONA, Getting the competing cars ready for the start. possible to offer to the public independent testimony as to its wearing capabilities, upon which could be formed a fairly reliable estimate of the length of its useful life. The car which is intended to take the place of the ordinary horsed carriage should be built to last a good ten years, allowing for an annual distance run of about 5,000 miles. A Upecit « PARK, NEAR HASLEMERE, The Rochet-Schneider returning to the starting point. officially known as reliability trials, but a report is always made at their conclusion as to the condition of the car, and there is no doubt that, if requested to do so, the judges would At this portion of the course the gradient is 1 in 4}. Some portions of the mechanism could hardly be expected to last so long; but I do not think the estimate is excessive for the general fabric of the car, if a reasonable 8 repairs to the mechanism, and taking into account the ro per cent. for depreciation, the owner of a £500 car would, therefore, have to debit his motor account with only £75 a year under these two most important heads. These figures, of course, are purely speculative, but there is nothing unsound about them. They represent what thousands of would-be motorists regard as reasonable, and I believe there are a number of makers whose cars are capable of fulfilling these expectations. What the public wants, however, is some solid proof of the fact. With the Burnham Meeting, motor-boat- racing in this country came to an end for the present year. It cannot be said that the new sport has “caught on” to any great extent, notwithstanding the fostering efforts of the two clubs which were formed at the com- mencement of the season. From what I saw in the Solent during August, it hardly seemed that racing, except between boats of very high power, offered sufficient attraction to the amateur who combines a love of the sea with a fondness for machinery. At the same time, there is much to be learnt from racing, and so long as amateurs or professionals are willing to build and run boats, the clubs concerned should offer them every encourage- ment. Next year, however, I think they would be well advised—if they desire to increase their membership—to pay more attention to the “touring” side of the new pastime, and help to open up some of our beautiful inland waterways to the owners of cruising motor- boats. It has often been suggested that the conges- tion of traffic in the narrow streets of London and our other great cities might be greatly relieved if slow-moving vehicles were com- pelled to keep to the kerb. There is little doubt that such a rule would prove of enor- mous benefit to the swifter traffic, but motorists and others who are continually agitating fo

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NAVY AND ARMY, its enforcement are apt to forget that there are many practical difficulties in the way. In the first place, if heavy vehicles were compelled to keep to the kerb, the work of the horses would be enormously increased, as they would have to draw their loads out on to the crown of the road every 50-yds. or so, in order to avoid other vehicles standing by the pavement. Then, again, where the surface has much camber the strain on the animals is much greater directly the centre of the road is left, as every waggon- driver well knows. Lastly, in London espe- cially, there is an added temptation for the heavy traffic to keep well out of the gutter. Of late years, instead of watering the whole of the wood pavement, it has become a common prac- tice to water only a narrow strip on either side. THE KING. The object, I believe, is merely to moisten the gutters where most of the dust collects, but the method of carrying this out usually results in a strip of road two or three yards wide being rendered thoroughly wet and slippery. Every driver in consequence naturally avoids the greasy part, and the effective width of an already crowded thoroughfare is often THE MOTOR AT THE FRENCH MAN@UVRES, President Loubet on his C.G,V, car with General Brugére. reduced by about one-half through the folly ot the local authorities. The recent dust trials at Maidenhead have served attention to the fact that the trend of is entirely opposed to the recommendations made by the judges Mud-guards larger sr year by year, and the increased to draw fashion in 1903. seem to get and low popularity of the pressure-fed system of 9 Oct. 7th, 1905. fuel supply causes more and more firms to place their petrol tanks at the rear of the car beneath the body. In the old days when the carburettor was fed by gravity. was necessary to place the tanks as high possible, and the position was beneath the front seats. jections, however, to depending upon gravity, usually chosen There are ob- Bouet. notably the danger of starving the engine when ascending a steep incline, and many makers have resorted to air pressure, which enables the fuel tank to be placed at any level. In order to save valuable lock pace the tank is placed at the rear, which, unfortunately, is precisely the position where it is alleged to cause most in convenience to others by materially increasing the following dust cloud. Rapraror.

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS On the Links. EDITED BY A. J. HE new course at Aboyne, Aberdeen- shire, which was opened a week ago —illustrations of the opening cere- mony being given in this week’s pages—is beautifully situated amid some of the finest and most romantic scenery in the North of Scotland. Though at present only a nine-hole course, there is plenty of good ground available to extend it to eighteen holes when the necessary funds are forthcoming. The course, which is quite near the village, lies between the Aboyne Loch on the east, the Queen's Hill on the north, and the Ladywell Park on the west, being com- posed of ground which is partly flat and partly undulated. From the club-house a_ fine panoramic view of the surrounding scenery can be obtained, by no means the least in- teresting object in the landscape being the old historic building of Aboyne Castle. Com- manding views of the Valley of the Dee, with the woody slopes and broken contours of the hills, may be seen wherever the eye is allowed momentarily to rest, the picturesque sweep including the hills around Balmoral and Bal- later. Aboyne is a growing popular resort for visitors from all parts of the country during the summer and autumn, and it is quite certain that by establishing a golf course in their midst the villagers have taken a very practical step towards making the district more interesting to all classes of visitors. The Open Championship of America has been won for the third time in succession by Willie Anderson, professional to the Apawamis Club of Chicago. His score was 314 for seventy-two holes. The Hanger Hill Golf Club had a most successful open meeting. There were 114 competitors present, among them being Mr. H. H. Hilton, who, playing in splendid form, won the scratch prize with a fine score of 75. The first handicap prize was won by Mr. E. A. Ulyett. THE RECREATION OF A MILLIONAIRE. Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who has practised as well as preached ‘the Gospel of Wealth," enjoys his favourite pastime on the private golf links laid out at Skibo Castle. Levander of the Royal Ascot Club with a net score of 77, while the “ Bogey” prize was won by Mr. H. D. Gillies with 3 holes up. The next best scratch score was returned ROBERTSON. by Mr. C. R. Minchin of the Royal Ascot Club with 77. * * * A word of praise is due to Yeoman, the professional at Seaford, for the admirable game which he played against Braid there a week ago. The short game of Yeoman was particularly good. He was 4 up in the first nine holes, increasing his lead to 5 at the end of the first round. His score was 70 against Braid’s 75. In the afternoon, however, Braid came away with an example of his brilliant form, and holing out in 72, against Yeoman's 76, he ultimately squared the match. The Royal and Ancient Club at St. Andrews had their autumn meeting somewhat spoiled by rain and high winds. The consequence was that the scoring all round was much higher than has been the case for many years past. Colonel David Kinloch, the new captain, drove the first ball of the meeting, and accord- ing to custom won thereby the Queen Adelaide Medal. Mr. J. A. Shaw, Mr. G. C. Campbell, Mr. A. G. Barry, and Captain Burn tied with 84 for the King William IV. Medal and the Club Gold Medal. When the tie was played off on the following day, Mr. Barry, the Amateur Champion, won the King William IV. Medal with 83, Mr. J. A. Shaw with 87 taking the Club Gold Medal. The number of com- petitors who entered for the St. Andrews Meeting was 146, being twenty fewer than last year. a te * We are asked by Mr. H. Ross Coubrough, the secretary of the Buxton and High Peak Golf Club, to state that, in the article on Mr. E. Micholls, in “ Political Pen Pictures” a week ago, it was wrong to say that Mr. Micholls was secretary of the Buxton and High Peak THE OPEN MEETING AT HANGER HILL, Mr. Dickson and Colonel Hall on the 3rd green at the recent open amateur meeting 10 eld at Hanger Hill.

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AND Oct. 7th, 1905, NAVY ARMY. THE KING. On the Links. THE MEETING AT HANGER HILL. Mr. W. S. Lurcott approaching the sth hole. Golf Club in 1903 and 1gog. Mr. Coubrough has been secretary of the club since February 1, 1903. Mr. Micholls was hon. secretary in 1892 and 1893. A correspondent writes: “ Visiting the Inter- laken links towards the end of August, I was at once struck with the difficulty the committee had to contend with to keep the grass under control, and to check the worm casts on the putting greens. The worm casts seem to be a very serious difficulty at present, though, perhaps, the recent rains may have aggravated it. As to the grass, a flock of about fifty sheep and a _horse-mower were not sufficient, apparently, to cope with it. The links are of nine holes, and are situated near Bonigen, which is on Lake Brienz, and are about one and a-half miles from Interlaken. They may be reached by a pleasant walk or drive, or by aservice of motor-buses which run past the links from Interlaken. These links are closed during the winter months, and like ost Continental links are quite flat. The bunkers are of the ordinary artificial sort; the only variety, therefore, is in the length of hole. At present one cannot say much in praise of these links; but considering that they have only been MEETING. THE HANGER HILL Mr. Lincoln driving from the rst tee. open for some fourteen months, that the club-house appears comfortable, and the pro- fessional, Chevalier of Jersey, painstaking, one may expect better of them in the future.” THE COUNTY DOWN LADIES’ MEETING. HE September Meeting of the County Down Ladies’ Club opened under favourable conditions at Newcastle. The list of entries included the names of some of the best golfers in the North of Ireland, among them being Miss Rhona Adair, Miss May Hezlet, Miss M. E. Stuart, Miss F. Hezlet, Miss Magill, Miss N. Graham, and the Scottish Lady Champion, Miss Dorothy Campbell, was also present. The competitions were all played off on the men's course, so that the winners had to stand a severe test of golf, their powers being tried to the utmost. Miss Dorothy Campbell showed exceedingly fine form, and on the first two days carried ali before her, coming in first on both occasions. Onthe Monday the prize was a pretty silver cup presented by Lady Jafie, SSO? = Sy ieee THE HANGER HILL MEETING. Mr. W.H. Lunnon and Mr. C. E, Pearson at the 2nd tee. and Miss Campbell defeated Miss MecNeile in the final round by 3 up and 2 to play. On the Tuesday, Mrs. John Lepper kindly presented the prize, and this time Miss Campbell defeated Miss May Hezlet, after a close match, by 2 up on the last green. On Wednesday mixed foursomes took place, open to members of recognised golf clubs, thirty- two couples entering their names to compete for the prizes. Mixed foursomes are always popular, and many players enter who have not the energy or inclination for singles. An unusual number of plus players took part in the event, but by dint of good play they wer able to concede the strokes and work their way into the finals. The two fortunate couples were Miss F. Hezlet and Mr. C. E. Stuart, who played from plus 5, and Mi . E. Stuart and Mr. H. E. Reade, who were in at plus 4. Owing to the failing light the | had to be postponed, but it was play later date, and, after an cellent fight, Miss F. Hezlet and Mr. C. uart were successlul by 3 up and 2 to play. On Thursday ladies’ foursomes were played, the winners being Miss Sinclair and Miss Arkcoll, who defeated Mrs. George Shaw and Miss M. Hezlet in the final round by 2 up, and so became the recipients of the prizes presented by M Halliday. On Friday considerable inte was evinced in the competition for the large challenge cup open to members of clubs affiliated to the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union. 1 GOLF AT HANGER HILL. Mr. R. Minchin driving at the 2nd tee. Several of the matches were very closely contested, and the holder, Miss Magill, made a brave struggle to retain her title, only being defeated in the third round by Miss Maclaine after five ties had been played off. Miss Florence Hezlet . eventuz succeeded in carrying off the trophy, defeating Mrs. Lloyd Campbell in the final round by 7 up and 6 to play. During the week putting competitions were held each evening, and proved exceed- ingly popular, players of all descriptions and ages assembling on the little putting course, striving their utmost to carry off the different “sweeps.” The course is a nine-hole one, providing ample scope for judgment and skill, as several of the holes are placed on the slant of a hill, and great nicety of aim is required to get the balls sately into the tins. The average putting was really most excellent, and several of the matches quite exciting, dusk generally descending before the players could tear themselves away from the fascinating pastime. A putting tournament was also held, confined to members of the club, for a challenge clock, kindly given by Mrs. Hoey, and in this event Mrs. Rea was successful, defeating Mrs. Pearson in the final round. On the conclusion of the meeting the prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs. Garrett, the captain of the club, who, in a few well- words, congratulated them on their and so was brought to an end an gly pleasant week. May Hezvet. THE HANGER HILL MEETING. Mr. H. H. Hilton driving off the rst tee,

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Oct. 7th, 1905. On SOUTH OF IRELAND CHAMPION- SHIP. ARELY in the annals of the cheery R Lahinch September Meeting, which has now come to be recognised as one of the most important, as well as most pleasant, in Ireland, have the elements proved so spiteful as during the progress of the recent competition. Opening in fairly fine if windy weather, with a record entry of forty-nine, most ol the “ ’ being represented, there was on to hope that fortune, in the ay of sunshine, would continue to smile throughout the championship. But, alas! “lines of white in a sullen sea” and heavy inists changed later to howling gales. and weeping skies. These made play in the semi- finals and finals naturally very difficult. The GOLF AT ABOYNE. Driving off the first ball in the club match played between teams of Royal Aberdeen and Aboyne Clubs, course has never been in finer condition. The lies were good, and the putting greens were of the prettiest emerald verdure. Macnamara, the club professional and green-keeper, deserved every congratulation on his ceaseless zeal and care in that respect. Owing to the alterations which have been made in the arrangement of the holes, there is now a new seventh (“Port Arthur”), with consequent changes in the eighth; and the positions of the filteenth and sixteenth having been changed since the championship was played last year, the course is now considered to be three strokes more difficult than heretofore. There was a large entry for the Stroke Com- petition, which was tied for by Mr. C. H. Campbell and Mr. C. D. Lyall with 79. The Visitors’ Cup (“ Bogey ”) was won by Mr. W.G. Lurcott, a young South Herts player of great promise, who has been staying at Lahinch for the past month or so. He survived until the fourth round of the Championship, when he was beaten by Mr. Castle (the ultimate winner) THE ABOYNE COURSE. The course at Aboyne was opened on Wednesday, September 13, by Mrs. Coats of Glentana driving off the first ball. THE KING. Links. Morgan, Aberdeen, Morgan, Aberdeen, AND HIS Morgan, Aoerdeen, GOLF AT ABOYNE. The match between Royal Aberdeen and Aboyne; the players at the 2nd tee. by 4 and 3. Mr. Lurcott defeated Mr. Henry A. Boyd, the Irish Open Champion, in the third round, after a most exciting match, on the twenty-second green. In the Consolation Competition, against “ Bogey,” Lord Dunalley and Mr. J. J. Hurley (a St. Andrews player) tied with 3 up. The Four-ball Foursomes were won by Mr. S. H. Fry and Mr. H. M. Cairnes with 1 up on “ Bogey.” The South of Ireland Championship matches excited most interest amongst the spectators. From the outset the chances of Mr. Horace Castle, last year’s runner-up, and Mr. A. C. Lincoln (South Herts) were the most fancied. Mr. Lincoln, indeed, started a strong favourite. He defeated in the earlier stages Mr. P. J. Dempsey (Port- marnock), Mr. Cecil Boyd, Mr. P. M. Watson (Royal Dublin), Mr. W. Dod (Royal Liverpool), and Colonel Baxter (Royal West Norfolk), morgan, Aberdeen, THE OPENING CEREMONY AT ABOYNE. The rst tee at the opening ceremony. From left to right are the Earl of Aberdeen, Mr Heaver of Forest of Birse, the Countess of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Ccats of Glentana. before meeting Mr. Horace Castle in the final, when he was ultimately beaten by 5 and 3. The match, which was a particularly in- teresting one, attracted a large gathering, not- withstanding the unfavourable weather. Mr. Castle's victory was a popular one. He has made several previous attempts to win the South of Ireland Championship, and is well known in England, at any rate, as a first-class player. Apart from other considerations, how- ever, Irish golfers recognise a touch of excitability in his winning the Championship owing to his engagement to Miss Shaw, the charming young daughter of Mr. A. W. Shaw, president of the Lahinch Club, donor of the Championship Cup, and the “ dis- coverer” of Lahinch as a golfing resort. Mr. Shaw has done much to make the game popular in the South of Ireland generally. GERTRUDE CRowE.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oc:. 7th, 1905 On the Links. W. A. houch, SANDOWN AND SHANKLIN LINKS. (1) An easy graceful shot at the roth tes. (2) Dr. Wyndham driving at the 15th tee‘in the competition for the Visitors’ Cup. (3) Mr. F. G. W: competitor for the Visitors’ Cup. (4) The rst tee and a portion of the club-ho (5) A view of the oth!green; “ green, ‘ this for the hole'’; a panoramic view of the country beyond. erer, another a run-up to the hole.'’ (6) Aview o. the 1st 13

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Oct. 7th. 1905. THE KING. AND HIS On the Lawks: large fruit trees. It has, I believe, been open some four years, and is kept open from the middle of June to the middle of October. The holes are of good length, varying from 140-yds. to 550-yds., the first and ninth hoies being very retty shots. Reid, the professional, keeps the greens and the course in good order. The club-house is comfortable, and cold lunch can be obtained there. Altogether it is a course well worth playing on if you are in the neighbourhood, or wish to spend a fortnight at the Sonnenburg Hotel during September. Mr. H. Sturtz won the Lucerne Cup, and Mrs. C. J. Reade that for the ladies; Mr. Salen took the Captain’s Prize, Mr. Richard and Mrs. C. O. Reade the putting prizes, Mr. Sturtz and Miss McLoglin the foursome. Mr. Sturtz also won the Castle Trevano Cup. TS Te TMs FIXTURES. October 5-6-7.—Richmond, Autumn Meeting. October 6.— Royal Eastbourne, Autumn Meeting. October 6.— Roval West Norfolk, Autumn Meeting. October 6- Sent ang Helmets: Autumn peal ing. NE: Octoher 7.-Sundridge Park, Annual General Meeting. SOLE AE CERNE: October 7,—Rye, Monthly Medal, Silver Cleek. A view of the links at Lucerne, going to the 1st hole. October 7.— Bushey Hall, Harmsworth Challenge Bowl. Correspondence. GOLF AT LUCERN To tHE Epiror or “THE Kina.” Sir,—I visited the Lucerne Golf Links during the club’s autumn competitions. The entries seemed few, though the prizes were numerous and valuable. The links are situated on the Sonnenburg ridge, about four miles from the centre of the city. They can be reached in half-an-hour by tram and funicular, at a cost of 2-fr. there and back, or one may put up at the hotel on the ridge near the club-house. It is com- fortable, and commands splendid views. The course of nine holes runs down and up a spur of the ridge, and the shape of the ground, which is enclosed in a wire fence, resembles a shovel with half of its shaft. One must, therefore, as a rule, keep very straight to avoid the boundaries. Unlike many Con- tinental courses, this one is undulating, or one might say it is in three terraces, one below the other. The greens are fair, but one cannot call the lies good. The bunkers are of the usual artificial kind, with low banks and hard bottoms, or simply shallow pot-holes; GOLF AT LUCERNE. in addition to which the course is studded with Driving to the rst hole. October 7.—Royal Ashdown Forest, Autumn Meeting. October 7.—Royal Portrush, Autumn Meeting. October 7-9-10.—Cinque Ports, Deal Challenge Cup. October 7-14 —Norbury, Autumn Meeting. Warwickshire, Autumn Meeting. 13.—Cinque Ports, Foursome Tournament. October 11-12-13-14.—St, Leonards and East Sussex, Autumn Meetin; October 11-1 October 13-14.—Cheltenham, Autumn Meeting. ‘olkestone, Autumn Meeting. October 12-18-14.—Handsworth, Open Meeting. October 3-14.—Worceatershire, Autumn Meeting. October 13.—Reigate Heath, Autumn Meeting. October 13.—Lewes, Autumn Meeting. —Hoylake, Ladies’ Autumn Meeting. 4.—Sunningdale, Autumn Meeting. October 14.— Manchester, Captain's Cup. . Colt Medal and Challenge Plate. {anger Hill, Medal. Limpsfield, Antumn Meeting. October 14.—West Herts, Autumn Meeting. October 14.—Wembley, Autumn Meeting. October 14 —Bushey Hall, Autumn Meeting. October 14.—-Royal St. George's, Autumn Meeting. Mermaid Club Pri: Wimbledon, Ladies’ Autumn Meeting. rooting Bec, Autumn Meeting. —Hayling, Autumn Meetin; October 21.—West Herts, Autumn Meet 4 October 21.—Rochester, Royal Naval Challenge Cup. October 21.—Ipswich, Haskell Cup (final). October 21.—Claygate, Autumn Meeting. October 21 Hankley Common, Autumn Meeting. October 2 —Royal Worlington and Newmarket, Autumn Meeting. October 26.—Royal Wimbledon, Autumn Meeting. October 28.—Honourable Company, Autumn Meeting. October 28.—West Herts, Ridley Challenge Cup. October 28.—Woking, Autumn Meeting. October 28 —Hanger Hill, ‘* Bogey.”’ November 4.—-Rye, Monthly Medal (* Bogey "). November 4.— Royal Ashdown Forest, Standen Cup. THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF SWITZERLAND. November 4.—West Lancashire, St. Andrews Meeting. . November 4.—Hythe, Autumi a . Mr. W. Trask driving to the gth hole; the hote November Wore Hens Asawa Dies: ) the background, 14

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NAVY AND ARMY, Political THE KING. Pen Pi Oct. 7th, 1905, ctures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LX1V.—Colonz! Sir C. E. Howard Vincent. K.C.M.G., C.B., V.D, A.D.C., Conservative Member for the Central Division of Sheffield, and Patron of the Sheffield Triennial Musical Festival. ROSVENOR SQUARE was already a century old) when Malcolm described it as “the very focus of feudal grandeur, elegance, and fashion.” When Pope wrote of its magnificence to Martha Blount, it was gene- rally regarded as “the end of the world,” and public opinion had changed very little many years later when Samuel Johnson had a smart tussle there with a footpad, returning from one of Hester Thrale’s delightful parties, and happily got the best of it. It was to Grosvenor Square that Lord Derby brought home, as his bride, the beautiful Elizabeth Farren; Charles Mathews played one of his best practical jokes at “Tom” Raikes’s Grosvenor Square dinner- table; and it was from Beckford's house close by that Lord Nelson sent out his servant to buy a loaf on being told that his host had dispensed with the use of bread on account of the high price of corn. Lord Chan- cellors, Prime Ministers, and Bishops figure conspicuously on the muster- roll of Grosvenor Square worthies, and at the beginning of the reign of King Edward VII. there still lived in the Albany a hale nonagenarian who had seen the French “eagles” protruding from the windows of the hackney-coach which had conveyed the bearer of good news from Waterloo to the house of Lord Harrowby, only five years later to be the projectec re of the Ministerial massacre devised by the Cato Street conspirators. The number “29” of 1815 and 1820 is still occupied by Lord Harrowby’s successor, and close to the entrance of the hand- some mansion on the eastern side of the Square, not a hundred paces from it, may be seen the bullet-riddled and blood-stained flag which once waved defiantly over General Cronje’s tent at Paardeberg, but now reposes peacefully between a congratulatory address from the traders of Cardiff and one of the autograph com- mendatory letters which Cardinal Manning was wont to give to his godson and namesake, Sir Charles Edward Howard Vincent. The fine mezzotint of Dr. Vincent, Dean of Westminster, on the other side of the Adam hall must always remind the member for Central Sheffield of the happy days he spent as a Westminster scholar, before he went to Sandhurst, and, as_ long ago as 1868, joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Howard Vincent soon be- came a man of mark. His reports on foreign armies and his study of Russia won him a special Treasury Grant, but he retired from the Army five years later to do good work, first as Captain in the Royal Berks Militia, and then as Lieutenant- Colonel of the Central London Rangers. In 1878, when still under thirty, he was appointed Director of Criminal Investigations, with a view to the entire reorganisation of the London Police, and with absolute control over the criminal administration of the metropolis. He had already been called to the English Bar and received the degree of “ Bachelier es Lettres” from the Paris Faculté de Droit. Twenty-one years ago, to the deep regret of the police of the whole country, he resigned his post at Scotland Yard with a view to entering Parliament. His love of soldiering, however, was as_ strong in 1884 as it was in 1868 and in 1873, and he accepted the appointment of Colonel Commandant of the * Queen’s Westminsters ” (the regiment selected in 1891 for inspec- tion by the German Emperor), the strength of which eventually rose to nearly 2,000, Before Sir Howard Vincent exchanged the Com- mandantship for the Honorary Colonelcy last year Lord Roberts had described the re; as “the most complete he had ever seen.” Months before the South African War broke out, the member for Central Sheffield had advocated the employment of Volunteers in the field, and he afterwards took a leadi part in’ their formation for the campaign. Although illness. compelled him most un- willingly to relinquish the command of the Infantry of the C.I.V., he went twice to South Africa during the continuance of the Military operations, being present at the attacks on Hussar Hill and Monte Cristo, as well as at the surrender of Paardeberg. LADY HOWARD VINCENT Wife of the Member for Central Sheffield. Honours and distinctions galore have fallen to the lot of Central Sheffield’s popular repre- sentative. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1885, knighted by Queen Victoria in 1895, created a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George 1899, a Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England 1goo, an Aide-de-Camp to the King 1go1, and awarded in the same year the Volunteer Decoration and the South African Medal, and in 1goz the Coronation Medal. He rendered excel- lent service to the Daily Telegraph as their Military Commissioner, first in 1870 and again in 1877, and amongst his best-known books are “ Russia’s Advance Eastward,” “Elementary Military Geography,” ‘“ The Law of Criticism and Libel,” “The Im provement of the Volunteer Force,” and “A Police Code and Manual of the Criminal Law,” which has gone through twelve editions and over 40,000 copies, and is the recognised text-book on police practice. 15 The Vincents have flourished at Stoke d'Abernon in Surrey ever since the time of Henry VIII., after having been “ established for ages in Northamptonshire.” Sir Howard Vincent's father was the eleventh baronet of a creation dating from the reign of James I. Lady Vincent is the daughter of Mr. George Moffat, who for some time sat for Honiton and other Southern constituencies in the House of Commons. She is possessed of an amount of constitutional energy second only to that of her husband, for she has made three journeys with him round the world and yet found time to write * 40,000 Miles over Land and Water,” “ Newfoundland to Cochin China,” and “ China to Peru,” besides numerous essays and articles, and this in addition to being an active member of the League of Mercy, the Primrose League, and of the Ladies’ Committee of the Tariff Reform League. In 1903 Lady Vincent was decorated by the Princess of Wales with the Order of Mercy. Their only daughter, Miss Vera Howard Vincent, is just of age. While the past Session of Parlia- ment has been a barren one as far as the credit of the great majority of members of the House of Commons is concerned, the Govern- ment, impelled by Sir Howard Vincent, Mr. Forde-Ridley and a few other devoted sympathisers, has succeeded in adding the Aliens Bill, introduced by him every year since 18go, to the Statute Book. This is only an appropriate sequel to such notable achievements as the Probation of First Offenders Act (1886), the Merchant Shipping Act (1887), the Reformatory Industrial Schools Act (1891), the Judicial Trustees Act (1896), and the Foreign Prison Made Goods Act (1897). Sir Howard Vincent has obtained the appointment of no less than seven most important Select Committees, and is the author or prime mover of many other useful measures which are likely to become law in the near future. Indeed, last Session he all but passed the Public Trustee and Executor Bill, only being hindered by time in the last stage. In this effort Sir Robert Reid, Mr. Broadhurst, Mr. Burns, Mr. Crooks, and other political opponents worked hard for him. He also succeeded in getting Children’s Courts established throughout the metropolis and recognised by the country. This impelled a well-known Nonconformist divine to write “ you have made us all of whatsoever shade of politics your debtors, and secured a place among the great philanthropists of your country.” With Sir Howard Vincent Fiscal Reform, as expounded by Mr. Chamberlain, is nothing new. Reciprocity and Colonial Preference figure conspicu- Lombardi, ously in the able speeches made by him exactly twenty years ago, when he chose rty seats Central Sheffield out of nearly th he was invited to contest. “Electors of the Central Division,” he said, * 1 promise you faithfully, if you send me to Parliament, I shall labour ceaselessly by writing and otherwise, and by all the action that an individual is capable of, to help to bring about this great union of the entire British Empire.” The Shefhielders love consistency, and this is possibly why Sir Howard Vincent (returned unopposed ever since 1892, when his majority was nearly goo) is one of the very few Con- servative members who have as yet no Liberal rival in the field. The “Brotherhood of Nations" is with him the first article in his political creed, and the recent competition for the “ Sir Howard Vincent Shield” has done something to knit in closer union of hearts the English-speaking races on either side of the Atlantic. 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Oct. 7th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS The Partstans of Parts. THE DOG ABOUT TOWN. DOG a Pari of the types of men and women who figure in these pages. Was not the famous Tape-en-lwil a Parisian—the dog with the white patch across his eye who frequented the Café an of Paris? Most assuredly; as Parisian as any Sylvain for many years, and whose portrait appeared in the leading papers at the time of his death? Even to-day, although the café is changed, it is no longer the joyous meeting-place of former years. Waiters still remember him and talk of his exploits, and tell of the wits of the moment who hinted at the possibility of the soul of a man being transmitted to the doy who continued his fast career. The dog died and the jokes were buried. But suddenly another dog, with similar tastes, has come upon the scene, and people are puzzled. It was thought that an animal with the characteristics of a man about town was a phenomenon, a freak to be met with once in the course of centuries. But here it is among us, twice in the lifetime of man, and is making no small stir in certain quarters of the city, where every movement of heart and brain is watched and labelled. This dog, a long-haired, brown-eyed beast, with disquieting points of many a breed, overthrows all theories of zoologists, scientists, and physiologists on the habits and customs of four-footed animals. This new arrival, who beats his predecessor's record, favours a well-known café-restaurant within a stone's throw cf the Madeleine, a café where suppers are served all through the night. He airives at one o'clock, when the little tables are occupied with a noisy smart se’ with men in evening dress and women in large hats and showy opera cloaks, opening over low-cut dresses of lace and silk, and wanders in and out easily, almost gracefully, never disturbing either the service or the guests. Most interested in women, he creates a real sensation as he moves from one to the other, finally choosing one, at whose feet he will rest for a time. Not for long, however. He is a fickle dog. He has one peculiarity, which is freely discussed, and causes every- body to laugh, and laugh loudly, as they do when the last train for the suburbs as passed, and the Parisian is among his own set, among those who do and think as he does. instinctive dislike to scent. The long-haired dog has Perfumes of the violent order seem to repel him, and it is always noticed that the lady who is permitted to fondle him and give him the tit-bits from her plate has the faintest of an THE NAMELESS DOG. (From a photograph by Kuhn, Paris.) perfume, and generally favours the best and the most discreet of the fashionable scents. His supper rarely varies. It consists of the bone of a chicken or cutlet, and he loves a ylass of Vichy. Where has he acquired the knowledge of minera Twaters? This is perhaps one of the most puzzling of his customs, as it is the most 16 pronounced. He will walk from table to table until he discovers the bottle that interests him, and has rarely been known to make a mistake. Can he Se ely not. Yet how does he recognise Vichy from Contrexeville or St. Galmier? Mystery. His real nature read ? shows itself more in his food than in any of his habits, for he prefers He will always a bone to any of the complicated viands offered him. SOME OF THE NAMELESS DOG'S ADMIRERS. (From a copyright photograph). take coffee if anybody gives it to him; but this is a taste he shares with many of his species. At he will remain, as a rule, until the establishment closes. He then walks round the Madeleine until some of the early restaurants open, waits for the arrival of the waiters, who start the business of the day sweeping the place, joins them, and has a plateful of soup with then. This he does regularly, day after day. Then he disappears. What becomes of him from seven o'clock in Whether is his daily occupation, is He has been seen in all parts of the town, always alone, always trotting along apparently unobservant of man or beast. Another singular part of this dog’s life shows itself on Sundays. How he knows itis Sunday, and that on that particular day there are race-meetings, is another of the mysteries to be unravelled. It is as if he overheard conversations and kuew where the race was to be run. On this day he is among the crowd, among the fashionable crowd, For he ignores the shilling public, and only patronises the enclosure near the grand stand. That he should seen at Auteuil, at Longchamps, at Maisons Laffitte, at Vincennes is surprising enough, but when he turned up at St. Cloud, a course only lately opened, he frankly astonished all who knew bim. this cafe the until an hour past midnight nobody knows. he sleeps or works or plays, what mnorning merely conjecture. Kind-hearted people have tried to make friends with this eccentric dog, have taken him home and made him comfortable. remains with them. But he never His Bohemian nature is too strongly developed. He will not be cared for. He will lead his own peculiar life. Who is he? What is he Is he a dog in the accepted sense of the word? He looks like a dog, wags his tail like a dog when he is pleased, but his habits are not the habits of a species of the canine race, They are those ot His eyes are the eyes of acreature who has seen everything, who knows everything, who takes pleasure in nothing, who is bored and weary Yet he goes through lile, eats, drinks, trequents cafés and race-courses, submits to occa- sional petting from ladies of the half-world, to the observers of this strange animal his only Can it be that the soul of a man rbat the dog continues to lead the Who kno This dog's brain will be a curious and interesting study for searchers atter truth, and in all when his last race has Until then we shall meet him and greet him, this long- haired dog without a name, and try to make him happy with the vey taste, a dissipated man. associates. has entered the body of a dog ? same inane life the man led? probability it will find its way to the laboratories been run, meatiest of bones, his Frances Kryzer.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. aA Paris Totletre. A DINNER-DRESS OF MAUVE MOUSSELINE DE SOIE, WITH WHITE EMBROIDERED LACE, NEY Sd:URS. (From a photograph by Reutlinger.) 17

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Oct. 7th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. AST week I dealt with the records of the i yachts composing the 52-foot class for the season, which, as a purely racing class, is naturally of great interest. As, however, the cruisers still provide the greater portion of the season's racing, no reference to the records could be considered complete without giving some of those of the principal cruising craft. One feature of the season has been the number of long-distance races for cruisers. The year's events practically opened with the race across the Atlantic for the German Emperor's prize, although it did not evoke any considerable amount of interest amongst yachtsmen in this country. In such a race there is always bound to be an element of luck sufficient to deprive it of interest for all but those immediately concerned. In our own waters, however, we had the races from Cowes to the Clyde, and back again. Then “ comes out with the highest aggregate of prizes won. She has a total of sixteen prizes, six firsts, seven seconds, and three thirds, for nineteen starts, so that her proportion of prizes to starts is exceptionally good. Mr. A. K. Stothert's yawl Rosamond has also a good record. In twenty starts she secured seven first prizes, four seconds, and three thirds, beating White Heather's total by one third prize. White Heather started in two more races than Rosamond, but her mishap, when she was dismasted at the Royal Albert Regatta in the Solent, robbed her of seven races. She cannot be said to have had the best of luck. To begin with, she was usually scratch boat in her races, and was often called upon to give away long time allowances, and on many occasions the races were completed too quickly to allow her to wipe off her big handicap. On one occasion, too, at Ryde, she was over the line too soon the best records for the later regattas. Vendetta, the old Payne 4o-rater, sailed in seven matches during the season, and in addition to winning the King’s Cup at the Royal Southern Regatta, has three other firsts, a second, and a third. Her reappearance in the racing fleets is not without interest. She was built for Admiral the Hon. Victor Montagu in 1893, to replace Corsair, and was always regarded as a misfit. The exact truth was that she was designed specially as a hard-weather boat, and the summer of 1893 was remarkable for light weather, having been referred to as an Indian summer. Zinita, Messrs. Connell’s two year old 65-tooter, has once again had to be con- tent with handicap racing. Having been built as a pure racer, she has naturally had to submit to fairly heavy penalties in the handi- caps, but comes out with a very fair record, a total of twelve prizes for fourteen starts. Lord Dunraven’s ketch Cariad won the IN DARTMOUTH HARBOUR. Creak, Dartmouth, This view is taken from the Dartmouth side, near the entrance to the harbour, looking across to Kingswear, where the quarters or the Royal Dart Yacht Club are situated. The steam yacht in tke foreground is the Albion, the turbine yacht recently built for Sir George Newnes, Bart. there were the usual matches, Dover to Heligoland and Dover to Ostend. The Cowes to Clyde race was organised with a definite object, that of attracting yachts to the Clyde instead of Kiel. Looked at in this light it met with a certain measure of success, and the yachts that went North enjoyed one of the finest fortnight's racing ever experienced on the Clyde. There was less reason, however, for the race back to the South, which took yachts right past Belfast Lough, Kingstown, and Plymouth, where regattas were in pro- gress. The committee of the Royal Ulster made an effort to induce the vessels to take in their fixture on the way South; but the effort was not rewarded with success. It is very doubtful, however, if a similar race will be arranged for a future season. There is very little sport or pleasure to be derived from such a contest. So far as the records of individual boats are concerned, Colonel Bagot's cutter Creole at the start, but did not notice her recall number, and proceeded over the first round of the course, only to be, of course, disqualified. Sir James Pender'’s yawl Brynhild has made a fair record, six first prizes, two seconds, and one third, as the result of twenty-three starts. She fully sustained her reputation for hard- weather sailing. Dr. Douglas Kerr's Valdora has not equalled her last season’s record. She has a total of thirteen prizes for twenty- four starts, four firsts, three seconds, and six thirds. Merrymaid, the Nicholson cutter, built last year, has changed ownership, her present owner being Mr. R. Young, not hitherto well known asa yachtsman. She has only scored one win during the season, but with eight seconds and two thirds comes out with a total of eleven prizes for fifteen starts. The end of the season was characterised by hard weather generally, and consequently the boats that revel in hard blows came out with 18 King’s Cup at the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta, and the Emperor's Cup at the same fixture was won by Brynhild. The Cowes Town Prize was won by Navahoe, that being the second win scored in English waters by the old go-footer during Herr Watjen’s ownership, her record for this country’s regattas being only two firsts and one second. Mr. Rait's Fiona scored her only victory of the season in the Dover-Ostend race. Appended is a table of records of some of the more prominent yachts: Starts, First, Second, Third. Creole Be Gee ag 6 7 3 Rosamond .. wa 20 Fi 4 3 Whie Heather .. 22 7 4 2 Brynhild .. 6. 23 6 2 1 Valdora me. a 4 3 6 Merrymaid 15 I 8 2 Zinita ea 5 4 3 Vendetta .. ae 7 4 r 1 Betty ae Sik 10 3 2 — Adela te wt 7 2 t 1 Fiona Mae 4 yo 3 CorINTHIAN.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. YACHTS OF THE YEAR. 2 "Ma so Tw ee Te Tx F 7 EE 2 a ee ee GLORY She was built by Messrs. Camper and Nicholson from designs by the late A. E. Payne. She does not frequently tta ot the Royal Yacht Squadron, of which her owner is a memLer, Ep awt * pba. rane Debenham, Yawl, owned by Sir H. Seymour King, M.P. take part in racing, but usually sails at the rega Digitized by Gc oogle ©

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Oct 7th, 1905, THE KING. AND IS PLAYS AND PLAYERS. i 22 ere aes ae 1 a? OOO Te thei < be aye Se a ee i i t q ee Ee SL SS) ae me TTT at SENT GE RE TE GL SE NSIS TF ae PS A SIE LIS MLLE. LINA CAVALIERI. A Roman by birth, a Parisienne by associations, La Cavalieri, as she is popularly known, made her débuf in opera at the Theatre Royal, Lisbon, five years ago. Since then, she has sung in Naples and Warsaw, Palermo and St. Petersburg, and, indeed, in almost every city where opera has a tollowing. (trom a photograph by Reutlinger.) 20

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905, PLAYS AND PLAYERS. MISS NEVILLE Who is appearing in“ The Spring Chicken" at the Gaiety The Despite, or possibly even owing to, the r amusing musical play continues to draw large crowds nightly to the popular theatre in the Strand, ar t vehement expostulation of Mr. Stead, this Lol a successor, (From a photograph by the Draycott Studios.) 21

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Oct. 7th. 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Sheffield Triennial Musical Festival. OCTOBER 4, 5, and 6, 1905. HE musical enthusiasm and “ choral strength” of the dwellers in rural “ Hallamshire” were already famous in the latter half of the eighteenth century, when ‘“ Music Meetings” and “Cecilian Feasts” were held quite as frequently at Sheffield as at York and Leeds. The harmonic glories of Yorkshire eclipsed ali competition in 1823, when the _ brilliant Festival of which York Minster was the scene attracted no less than 21,980 visitors, and enabled the organisers, out of £16,174 realised, to pay over £7,000 to the funds of four most meritorious Yorkshire charities. On this occasion the names of the then Dukes of Norfolk and Devon- shire and the then Earls of Scarborough and Fitzwilliam figured on the lengthy roll of patrons. Their suc- cessors give the same measure of support to this week’s splendid Festival at Sheffield. Two years later the triumph of 1823 was immortalised by one of its managers, Mr. John Crosse, in a handsome quarto volume, with a fine coloured aqua- tint of the never-to-be- forgotten gathering by way of frontispiece. Amongst the principal pertormers were Angelica Catalani and Catherine Stephens, with Mr. W. Knyvett (alto), Mr. Vaughan (tenor), and Mr. Bel- lamy (bass). The vocal chorus of 285 was re- cruited from every part of England, but music-loving Sheffield contributed — eighteen performers to its strength, as well as eleven out of the 180 instrumentalists. It was, moreover, repre- sented on the com- mittee of six-and- twenty managers by (1) The Duke of Noi SOME produced £341. in 1792 the General Infirmary of that town was established, the most recent in point of date of the four kindred institutions which shared the proceeds of the late York- shire Festival (1823), and in October, 1797, nearly £307 were raised (at Sheffield) by a rfolk, NOTABILITIES CONNECTED WITH THE FESTIVAL. Platts, the hon. secretary of the St. Cecilia Society, who may with justice be described asthe Father of the Festival, revived a pro- posal which had emanated some time pre- viously from Mr. J. D. Leader, that Sheffield should endeavour to do what Leeds had suc- cessfully accom- plished. The Sheffield of 1905 is possibly somewhat less __ pic- turesque than the Sheffield of 1805. There was even then no longer any need for the foresters, park- keepers, bailiffs, and other rural officials who flourished — in Queen Elizabeth's days in the forest-girt Manor of Hallam; but the idea which associates the pros- perous metropolis of cutlery exclusively with dirt, dust, and darkness is entirely erroneous. Within two miles of the magnifi- cent Town Hall may still be found resi- dential spots of un- doubted beauty, where the air is abso- lutely untainted, and where avenues of giant trees still continue to flourish, Sheffield, moreover, as the travel article in the current issue of THe KinG abundantly shows, is the gate which leads to some of the most glorious scenery in the United Kingdom, and that within a few miles of the furnaces and chimneys which have made her one of the best-known and most prosperous of our English cities. The felicitous idea of Mr. Platts was taken up with warmth and general approval. Promises of help and support poured in on every side. The Duke of Norfolk lent his influence ; Sir Charles Skelton, the then Mayor (Sheffield was still only a town in : af (2) Her Grace the Duchess of Norfolk. (3) Earl Fitawilliam, D S.O., Vic > i ‘ the Kev. John Lowe Rutland, K.G., G.C.B., Vice-President. (5) The Duke of Portland, K.G., Vice-President of the Fe those days), Alder- and Mr. William (6) The Duke ot Devonshire, a Patron of the Festival, man Batty Langley, Young, the interests and others gave their of Leeds being looked after by Mr. W. Hey and Mr. Charles Coupland, and those of Hull by Mr. John Broadley and the future historian of the Festival, Mr. John Crosse, who tells us that “as early as 1786 and the three following years oratorios had been given at Shefheld, where choral music had long been cultivated, for the benefit ot the public schools, which musical performance on its behalf, at which Mara, Meredith, Cramer (still bowing at his best in 1823), Lindley, and other stars were present.” Another memorable Sheffield “ Music Meet- ing” took place in the year after Trafalgar; but such events were intermittent during the greater part of the nineteenth century, and it was not till ten years ago that Mr. Joseph 22 patronage to a guarantee fund which reached the comparatively modest total of £400, and Dr. Coward being chosen conductor, it was resolved to give Mendelssohn's “ Elijah” on “ Festival” lines. In the experimental performance of 1895 the Sheffield chorus of 300 acquitted itself so creditably that a more ambitious eflort was decided on. The guarantee fund of 1895 was

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NAVY AND ARM). THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. SHEFFIELD TRIENNIAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. (pitt 2. RRATAE ee ee (1) The Earl of Scarborough, C.B., Vice-President. 1 Herbert Hughes, C.MG., Hon. Treasurer. (3) Mr. J. W. Best, Hon. Hall, Chairman of the Executive Committee Chairman of the Selection Committee. Guarantee Committee of the Festival. (7) Mr. J. B. Marrison, Chairman of the Chorus Committee. (9) Mr. C. E. Greaves, Chairman of the General Purposes Committee (2) Colone (5) Mr. T. S. Col Auditor. (4) Mr. T. Walter (6) Mr. Samuel Roberts, D.L., M.P. , of the Patronage and (8) Mr. R. J. Brown, Chairman of the Adverti Committee (10) Mr. J. W. Phillips, Member of the Executive Committee. (11) Mr. Felix Weingariner, Conductor of the Festival. (12) Dr. Henry Coward, Mus.Doc., Chorus Master ol the Festival (From photogranhs by Eliott and Fry Yates, Sarony, Morgan, Hendeison, Bul.ingham, Redfern, and Russell.) 23

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Oct. Tth, 1905. increased more than tenfold in 1896, but not a Sheffield’s first regular Festival under the new 7 shilling was called for. we was acclaimed far and wide as a great musical triumph. * Elijah” was interpreted on the first morning as it had rarely been given before, with Suilivan’s * Golden Legend” in the evening. Next day Sir Hubert Parry conducted his ob,” followed by Saint-Saéns's “ Le oratorio Rouet d’Omphale,” and other attractive items. The subject of the evening performance was Berlioz’s** Damna- tion de Faust.” Inthe general success achieved it was gener- ously admitted on all hands that the chief honours remained with the chorus. After all was over Sir Hubert Parry declared he had never heard finer sing- ing in his life. For delicacy, point, attack, force, and finish he could not recall any- thing in his own expe rience to equal it. Ella Russell said the chorus had Sheffield with glory; Mme.Henson had been so deeply moved that she sung with difficulty the solo following “O, pure in heart; Miss Ada Crossley was enthusiastic in her prai of the choir, and Messrs. Ben Davies, Herbert Grover, and Plunket covered Greene with one voice extolled the chorus as magnificent, marvel- lous, and unrivalled. A substantial balance remained in hand alter defraying all expenses. As of old. a portion went to the Medical Charities. Philan- thropy had as firm a hold on the hearts of the music-loving Shef- fielders of 1896 as it had in 1786, 1792, or 1806. The remainder was set aside as the nucleus of a Triennial Musical Festival Fund. The outcome of the victory of 1896 was the formation, on a sound and enduring basis, of the Sheffield Festival Association. Then came the greater glories of 189g and 1902. In 1899 the Joseph Jonas, J.P. Duke of Norfolk once again proved himself a working president. He had no idea of his office being a purely ministerial one. Queen Victoria (always the musician's best friend) graciously lent her patronage to the event, as did the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York. The second Sheffield Triennial Festival enjoved the support of enerations of the Reyal family of It was then that Mr. Noel W. three England. (1) Mr. George Hall, J.P., Master Cutler of Sheffield, and a Vic J Lord Mayor of Sheffield, 1904-5, and a Vice-President of the Willoughby Firth, J.P., Hon. Joint Secretary of the Festival. THE KING. Burbidge, one of the energetic joint secre taries of 1905, first joined the ranks of the In the antumn of 1808 the whole of the preliminary arrangements were Festival secretariat. complete. There is no such thing as trusting to chance in Sheffield. The programme was now extended to three days, beginning with “* The Messiah” and ending with Sir Hubert Parry's “King Saul" and “The Hymn of Praise.’ The work of testing the choralists by a THE SHEFFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL. the Festival From photographs by Elliott and Fry, and Yates.) committee appointed ad hoc Saturday afternoons and evenings of seven occupied the weeks. Of 600 candidates, 347 secured the qualifying marks—95 sopranos, 82 contraltos, 8o tenors, and go basses. The local success of 1896 became a national triumphin 1899, This was something more than maintained in 1902. What one may expect in 1905 it is difficult even to contemplate. 24 President of the Festival. (2) Alderman Sir Mrs. (4) Mr. Noel Burbidge, Joint Secretary ot AND RIS Once more is the Duke of Norfolk the president of the Festival, with the Dukes of Devonshire, Rutland, and Portland, the Earls of Scarborough, Fitzwilliam, and Wharncliffe, the Lord Mayor, and the Master Cutler as vice- presidents. The King and Queen, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales, are patrons of the Festival, and on the saine list figure the names (ever popular in Sheffield) of Sir Howard and Lady Vincent, the former the subject of the “Political Pen Pie- ture” article in’ the present number of this journal. The programme of the Shetheld Festival comprises “The Mes- siah “on the morning and afternoon of Wed- nesday, the 4th inst. In the evening of that day Mr. Nicholas Galty’s symphony, “Tly Envious Time,” will be produced, to be followed by Schumann's — * Para- : and the Peri.” Thursday is — con- Bach's “Mass in B= minor,” the production — of Frederick Cliffe'’s “Ode to the North- East Wind," the closing Tchaiko secrated — to scene of sky's “ One- gin,” ux Bruch's “Frithof,” and a con- certo by Herr Kreiss- ler. For Friday have Mozart's “ Requiem,” and two we choruses composed by Herr Felix Weingartner, and inscribed to Dr. Coward and the members of the Shef- eight - part field Musical Union, and Beethoven's * Simponia which was to have been dedi- cated to Napoleon the Republican, but was not dedicated to Napoleon the Em- The Festival concludes with Ber- famous Eroica,” peror. lioz’s “ Faust,” which may possibly surpass the achievements of 1896. Of the brilliant band of soloists, Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Clara North, Miss Eva Rich, Mine. de Vere-Sapio, and Henry Wood, two—Miss North and Miss Rich—hail from Shetheld. Of the five contraltos, no less than three—Miss Lilian Hovey, Miss Alice Lakin, and Miss Amy Skerritt—are Hallamshire night- Mr. William Burrows, who heads the four tenors, is by birth a Sheffielder, while the city is well represented amongst the baritones by Mr. Joseph Lycett. Such is the outcome Festival. (3) Mr. I ingales; of the foundation laid in the far-off days of the eighteenth century, and the good work done - B, in 18y5 and 1896.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. SHEFFIELD TRIENNIAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. (1) Mme. Agnes Nicholls, the popular soprano, who takes a leading part in the Festival. (2) Miss Evangeline Florence, principal soprano soloist at the Sheffield Festival. (3) Miss Lilian Hovey, contralto soloist. (4) Mi Alice Lakin, one of the solo'contralto singers. (5) Mme. de V. soprano soloist at the Shetheld festival. (6) Miss Clara North, one of the ano soloists, (7) Miss Amy Skerritt, a contralto soloist, (8) Miss Eva Rich, one of the soprano soloists, (9) Mrs. Henry Wood, a soprano soloist. (10) Mr. John Coates, the able and versatile tenor at the Shetfield Festival, (11) Mr. William Burrows, tenor soloist. (12) Mr. Joseph Lycett, baritone soloist (From photographs by Elliott and Fry, Bassano, Henderson, Haines, Yates, Reutlinger, and Fellows Willson.)

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Oct. 7th, 1905, T he THE KING. AND HIS Traveller. SOME RAMBLES ROUND SHEFFIELD. ROBABLY few people would dream of visiting Sheffield except, perhaps, they had some special object in view, such as the Musical Festival, which is taking place this week. As a matter of fact, the town itself offers but small inducement to the holiday-maker, though the surroundings include some of the most picturesque and romantic scenery to be found anywhere in Great Britain. Horace Walpole, writing to Montagu nearly a hundred and fifty years ago, describes Sheffield as “one of the foulest towns in England in the most charming situation —a form of flattery to London. He died in the abbey at Leicester five days after he left Sheffield. The history of the steel and cutlery industry also dates back for many centuries, for the rude knives or “ whittles” made in Sheffield were known throughout England even in Chaucer's time. ‘*A Sheffield thwytel bare he in his hose." Moreover, it is on record that a case of steel knives—* Hallamshire whittles,” as they are termed—was presented to Lord Burleigh in 1575. The more delicate steelwork was im- ported from Germany, or else made in London obtained by making application in writing. Among the most interesting of these works are those of Messrs. Hadfield at Tinsley, a suburb of Sheffield, where armour-plating, used to protect our ironclads, is turned out. Among the sights of Sheffield is St. George's or Ruskin’s Museum, founded by the late Mr. Ruskin. It contains among other things a very fine mineral collection, a splendid library, a number of drawings by Ruskin himself, and a choice set of engravings after J. M. W. Turner. In Weston Park, Sheffield possesses a “ lung ” of some magnitude, which, being within easy access, is much frequented bythe public. The Copyright. CLUMBER HOUSE, THE SEAT OF THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE. The original mansion sustained much damage by fire in 1879, and the present structure is chiefly the work of Sir Charles Barry. interior is very magnificent, and the house contains many priceless art treasures. which does not altogether find favour in the great steel present day. The-history of Sheffield dates back to the Conquest, at which time the manor of Hallam, which Sheffield now belonged to the great Earl Waltheof, who was beheaded for his share in a rising against the Conqueror. Ot the old Manor House, built by the fourth Earl of Shrewsbury in the reign of Henry VIII., only a fragment remains. It is, however, interesting as having been used as a temporary place of confinement by Mary Queen of Scots during her fourteen yea captivity in Sheffield. Wolsey, after his disgrace, was also a guest at the Manor, remaining there eighteen days, until the Governor of the Tower came to convey him popular centre at the represents, s of The lovely Hood and his band until the reign of George I, when Sheffield began to supply the world with steel. The Ancient Company ot Cutlers was founded in the 1eign of James I. by an Act “for the good order and government of the makers of knives, sickles, shears, scissors, and other cutlery wares in Hallamshire.” The Company and Master Cutler were deprived o! the chief part of their peculiar authority by the Reform Bill, though their annual f{ i held in the handsome banqueting-room of the Cutlers' Hall, still survive, and are made At the present day the Sheffield are of three kinds—cutlery, including knives, razors, etc. ; great occasions. steel manufactures of larger forgirgs in steel, steel bells, rails, guns, armour-plates, etc.; and tcols, files, saws, etc. Permission to view certain of the works canbe 26 The scheme of decoration in the uk is reputed to have tormed part of Sherwood Forest, frequented by Robin park is tastefully laid out, and contains some fine old timber, besides a public museum, which accommodates the splendid collection of art treasures bequeathed to Sheffield by Mr. John Newton Mappin. The original bequest has since been largely augmented, notably by Sir Frederick T. Mappin, who has brought the permanent collection up to nearly 300 pictures. Shefheld is a great centre, second only perhaps to the metropolis, and herein may be said to lie its chief charm so far as the holiday- maker is concerned. Lately the journey from London to the great steel centre has been considerably lessened both in distance and in time, thanks to the southern extension of the Great Central Railway Company's system. Nowadays one can railway

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NAVY AND ARMY. travel through from Marylebone in just a trifle under three hours, and in addition enjoy all the comforts of an hotel, as all the main line trains have buffet cars attached to them. With Sheffield as his centre, the traveller has the choice of any number of delightful day Showing the Lower Bridge, over the picturesque river Aire. In the favourite resort of the naturalist and artist. excursions. Worksop, of course, is the one spot above all others which the traveller is sure to visit. From here he can wander about one of the most lovely rural districts in England, vulgarly called “ The Dukeries.” In another direction the Great Central THE KING. Railway will take him to Wortley, the lovely home of the Earl of Wharncliffe, and the woods containing the famous Wharncliffe Crags, to be seen in all their glory during the autumn. One can enter the woods either from Oughtibridge, Deepcar, or Wortley AN AUTUMN SCENE IN SKIPTON WOODs. vicinity are the famous ruins ot William the Conqueror Stations, all being within a short ride from Sheffield. Penistone, one station beyond Wortley ou the main line to Manchester, is a favourite starting - point for rambles in the wild moorland country through which one passes 27 woods, which are close to the town, contain some exceedins Bolton Abbey, and Skipton Castle, Oct. 7th, 1905. on his way to Buxton and the Peak District. The Great Central Company also offer special inducements to holiday-makers visiting Clee- thorpes on the Lincoln Coast, Grimsby, Gains- borough, Lincoln, ete. The trip to Lough- borough might, perhaps, be considered too far Copyright. fine specimens of timber, and form a which was built in the reign ot to accomplish in one day. So the traveller can leave this until he returns to town. A short drive from Loughborough takes us to the curious old Cistercian monastery of St. Bernard, occupied by monks, and said to be the only one of its kind extant in England.

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Oct. 7th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. MONG the numerous illuminating articles which The Times has been publishing lately on Military subjects, not the least valuable and thought- provoking is one on * Rank and File Promo- tion.” by “An ex-Non-Commissioned Officer.” The writer asks that: the non-commissioned officer class should be a distinct class with distinct privileges, that special opportunities should be afforded to it for obtaining higher qualifications, that the present system of promotion should be largely modified. and that liberal opportunities of promotion to com- inissioned rank, * on conditions in- suring against all pecuniary d ability,” should be provided. The subject thus opened is, of course, a very large one, and the present writer is in agreement with much that “An cx-Non-Commissioned Officer" advances. But the latter seems to ignore at least one notorious difficulty in connection with rank-and-file promotion— the frequent selection of colour- sergeants for reasons connected with their clerical duties, as well as for their disciplinary and drill qualifications. ‘The non-com- missioned officer problem would be very much easier to solve than it is if at this all-important rung of the promo- tion ladder there were no question of keeping accounts to be considered. Some day, perhaps, we shall see the present absurd system of company accounts completely done away, and then, and not until’then, will it be possible to get the best men for colour-sergeants, men who will be really company sergeant-majors, re- sponsible for, and keenly anxious to maintain that this is not the time to destroy regimental systems and otherwise tamper with institutions which, if defective, are, at any rate, in working order. What we have to do now is to get the men we want for our Imperial needs, and it is far more to the point to concentrate our energies upon that urgent, nay, imperative, A SWEDISH SUBMARINE Being towed from Stockholm to Gothenburg thrceugh the Géta Canal. the only submarine that Sweden possesses. want than it is to worry too much about improving our officers and non-commissioned . officers, to say nothing of writing reams about the desirableness of a Great General Staff. What on earth is the use of a Great Staff, General Staff, or of a general roster for the promotion of regimental officers, or of a dis- tinet non-commissioned officer class, if we have not, and cannot get, sufficient men for the THE NAVAL GUNNERY SCHOOL AT WHALE ISLAND. appointed to succeed Colonel R. A. Hickson in command of the grouped Home Counties Regimental Districts, is a very able and distinguished _ officer. A Glaswegian by parentage, and an Old Cheltonian, he entered the old 7th Royal Fusiliers in 1874, and, with the exception of less than three years’ service on the Personal Staff in Madras, he has been actively associated with his grand old corps ever since. As a subaltern he served with it iu the Afghan War, and he com- manded a battalion of the regiment in the relief of Ladysmith, obtaining a mention in despatches and a C.B. The system of grouping Regimental Districts is not universally admired, but at least the objections to it are minimised when a command is given to such an experienced regi- mental officer of the best old sort as Brigadier-General Donald. Boru this country and Japan are pinning their faith to huge battle- ships, and Germany is evidently be- ginning to be seriously moved by the progress made with the “ Dread- nought ” and the newest Japanese battle-ship,* N.") The soundness of the policy of building immense and heavily-gunned monsters may be incontestable, but, as the Germans find, it has its limitations in the size of harbour entrances, and its drawbacks are painfully punctuated by the recent loss of the * Mikasa.” The latter was not a very large battle-ship as battle-ships go nowadays, but the quite equally pessible loss in similar circumstances of a 1g,000-ton ship, with sixteen to-in, and 12-in. guns, might make both a Japanese public and a Japanese Admiralty panse before giving Copyright. This is Embryo Gunnery Lieutenants building a double lock bridge. These lieutenants are undergoing the long course, and part fine curriculum 1s bridge-building a high standard among, their non-commis- sioned subordinates. discussion is, at the present moment, like the * Ct of the Army” corresponde journal, rather futile. “A Regimental Officer” hit the right nail on the head the other day when he remarked But, after all, this brainy Great General Staff to make schemes about, for the de-regimentalised officer to train, for the superior and distinct corporal to keep in order ? Bricapier - Generar Corin Grorcr Donatp, C.B., formerly commanding the 7th and 57th Regimental Districts, and recently 28 orders for a succession of new colossi. In any case, the incident reminds us all that, in the Russo-Japanese War, work hardly inferior to that done by the * Mikasa” was done by the “ Nisshin " and “ Kasuga,” which were fought as battle-ships, and at no point in the opera- tions showed any sign of being unworthy to be classed in that important category.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905, THE ARMY CORPS MANCEUVRES. (1) A field gun (15-pounder) entrenched on Christmas Hill. (2 French, the general directing operations. (4) Brigadier-¢ ) Major-General Scobell, who commanded a skeleton invading force. (3) Lieutenant General Sir John eral Alderson. (5) The ist Yorkshire Infantry crossing a pontoon bridge at Medmenham, From photographs by Messrs. Gale and Polden, and Knight, Aldershot.) 29

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Oct. 7th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Plays and Players. T is curious to note the different feelings that you experience as you come away from the theatre. On some occasions (rare enough in all conscience) you leave the building with your brain in a whirl through the myriad new ideas that have been started by the play you have just seen. On other more ordinarily met with in London theatre- land, you come away feeling that you have spent a very jolly evening, that it has not been wasted, and that, on the whole, theatres are not in such a bad state as some people make out. And yet on the very next evening you may stroll through the streets, or, if you are very much upset, drive along in a cab, feeling pretty badly bored, and wishing you had never bothered to get seats, or go to the show, or, in fact, to do anything at all. had three specimens of plays which inspire one or the other of these sets of feelings. This week we have in the lesson which “ The Return of the Prodigal” teaches it would be idle to enquire. The point is that he has made a very old story turn out in a very novel way, and has shown quite a different ending to the familiar legend. After all, how far down does the repentance of the prodigal usually go? Mr. St. John Hankin takes the brutally cynical view that it is very often a mere matter of pose. Certainly Eustace Jackson is one of the least repentant prodigals that ever stepped. He knows the value of an effective entrance, and swoons on the paternal doorstep. He knows the value ot keeping up appearances, especially for a wealthy but not particularly well-bred manufacturer with social ambitions. Hence his hint of the workhouse if there is no help for him from the family funds. Nothing but Mr. A. E, Matthews's delightfully airy way of acting boyish parts could reconcile us to the noisiest farce we have seen in London of late by any means, but there is a fair amount of rough and tumble, and one of the biggest laughs of the evening is provoked by the appearance of Mr. Collier in a very rumpled condition, after he has “had a few words” with the people next door. Mr. Collier always looks humorous ; but with his hair all over his forehead, his coat collar up, and his shirt in a very creased condition, he is quite irresis- tible. And when, in addition to that, he proceeds to invent and prevaricate in the deliciously coo: and insolent way which made his performance in “ The Dictator” so note- worthy, there is nothing for the audience to do but give in and hold its sides with laughter. The play may be balderdash; but, after all, intellectuality is not in it with alertness for downright, honest amusement. And that is what you get at the Comedy Theatre. Robert Ridgway (Mr. William Collier) persuades the Rev. Dr. Woolcot (Mr. C. B, Poore) to marry him to Agr goes back to Yale to fulfil the conditions under which the Colt family are willing to permit him and Agnes to college chum, Hyde Ogden (Mr. Willard Curtiss) and his fiancée, Phoebe Ridgway (Miss Grace The first in chronological order is “ The Conqueror " at the Scala Theatre. Mr. Forbes- Robertson has told us that he was actuated solely by a desire to produce a good play, and took no trouble to discover the author of the dramatic fantasy which Mr. Dion Boucicault so mysteriously passed on to him. And he no doubt really thought that there were elements of popularity in “The Conqueror.” Bigger mistakes have been made before ; for though the play may have a run, it will never be popular in the sense that “Mice and Men” is popular, or that “ Leah Kleschna” is popular. It is not a play to take hold of the public fancy and stay there. The popularity, if there be any, will be solely the popularity of Mr. Robertson himself, of Miss Gertrude Elliott, and of Mr, Henry Ainley, all of whom strove very hard to infuse some liie and warmth into their rather colourless parts. * The second play of the week is one of ideas. How far Mr. St. John Hankin himself believes “ON THE QUIET" AT THE COMEDY THEATRE. iorm a most diverting farce. young cub. But Mr. Hankin is not content to merely write a play with new ideas. He has written a play with new dialogue. At least, it all seems very new until you come to think it over, and then it strikes you that it is not the epigrams and aphorisms that are new. It is Mr. Hankin's own comments on them, put into the mouths of his characters, that are so ainusing, and withal so telling. The Court Theatre is the place to take your brains to, and the next four matinée per- formances of * The Return of the Prodigal” should show Mr. Vedrenne and Mr. Barker that Mr. Hankin's play is worth a place in the evening bill. It may be like Shaw, but it is Shaw with a difference. A very fair specimen of the remaining class is “On the Quiet” at the Comedy. What the play would be like without Mr. Collier one does not care to imagine; it rests on his shoulders, and the evening is a personal triumph for him. “On the Quiet" is not the 30 s Colt (Miss Ida Conquest) ‘on the quiet,"' before Ridgw: en Hadsall).. The complications that ensue in consequence of this secret marriage Elis and Walery, d, The witnesses of the marriage are Ridgway’s October gives promise of being almost as busy a month as was September in theatrical circles, with Mr. Frank Curzon's production of “ Public Opinion,” by Mr. R. C. Carton, at Wyndham's this week, “The Merchant of Venice” at the Garrick, and “ Lights Out” (an English version of “Zapfenstreich”) at the Waldorf next week, and various other more or less interesting productions in other direc- tions. The seventh season of German plays opens on the 28th at the Great Queen Street Theatre, with Herr Hans Andresen as sole director of the company. The first piece to be produced will be Kadelburg’s “ Familientag,” and among the company coming over to sup- port Herr Andresen are Fraulien Elsa Gade- mann, Margarethe Riss, and Camilla Dalberg, all of whom are already well known to and popular with London audiences. And at Christmas we are promised a German panto- mime on the subject of Cinderella. The rivalry between Drury Lane and Great Queen Street should be amusing. FUE. R

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905, ARCHERY. Engraved by J. Heath, after Joseph Slater, and published in 1789, The original, from which our reproduction is made, measures 24-in. by 17-in. THE SOCIELY OF ROYAL BRITISH ARCHERS IN GWERSYLLT PARK, DENBIGHSHIRE. Published in 1794. The original, from which our reproduction is made, measures 24-in. by 17-in. An aquatint by C. Apostool, the figures drawn by R. Smirke, R.A., the landscape by J. Emes. From scarce prints in the possession of Mr. A. Davis, 17, King's Road, Chelsea.) Vii,

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Oct. 7th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS RACING AT NEWBURY. OT often does one have to chronicle the N opening of a newrace-course, and but seldom indeed of one of such com- pleteness and importance as that at Newbury, to which race-goers wended their way for the first time on Tuesday, the 26th ult. Many things go to the making of a suc- cessful race-course; but, however carefully made may be the arrangements of the executive, their labours will be as naught unless a really good train service is available to bring the great public to their meeting. In this respect the new venture at Newbury is singularly fortunate, and no praise that can be given is too great for the speed and punctuality main- tained by the Great Western Railway trains which ran from Paddington to Newbury on the two days of the meeting. I can guarantee from personal experience that both going and coming the journey was completed under the hour, and that, in spite of the speed, the motion was so smooth that one could write comfortably throughout the journey. With regard to the new race-course itself, it is pleasant to be able to speak of it in terms of almost un- qualified praise. The actual running track is a fine, free galloping stretch of turf, the turns are easy of negotiation, and, as was only to be expected of a race-course laid out under the skilful supervision of John Porter himself, even the jockeys had no fault to find with it. When the turf has had further time to settle down it will be even better, and one may reasonably look forward to seeing races of importance contested by race-horses of the highest class at Newbury in the immediate future. The grand stand—of which, by the way, a capital picture is given in these pages— is, on the whole, admirably planned, quite a feature being the space allotted to the private boxes, a notion which seems to have met with ready approval on the part of sub- scribers. All the working parts of the premises —weighing-room, dressing-rooms, etc.—are unusually large and spacious; the paddock is roomy and well proportioned, and the stabling provided for horses engaged at the meeting leaves nothing to be desired. There are but few faults to point out, and no doubt even these will be remedied before another meeting takes place. One might perhaps remark that it would certainly be W. A. Rouch. LORD CARNARVON'S MISSOVAJA, BY CHESTERFIELD—DIAMOND AGNES. (Winner of the Inaugural Handicap at Newbury. an improvement if it could be arranged that larger figures should be hoisted on the number-board facing the stands, and it would be advisable that horses with their riders on their backs should not have to pass under the covered way leading from the station to the members’ enclosure. However, one does not want to grumble where such pains have been taken to ensure the comfort and convenience of the public, and in all sin- cerity we may offer our congratulations to all connected with the latest addition to our race-courses. The first race to be rum on the new course was the Whatcombe Handicap, and the arrangements for weighing-out, starting, etc., were well tested from the very commencement, no less than twenty-seven horses going down to the post. Little Trigg availed himself to the utmost of a good start, and, pushing Copper King along, was never headed, and won by a length from Craigellachie, thereby winning W. Ay Kouch, THE GRAND STAND AT NEWBURY RACE-COURSE. A special feature in the structure is the large number of private boxes, which were all filled on the opening day. viii the stakes and the trophy provided by the management for Mr. D. J. Pullinger, an additional silver cup for Marnes, who trained the winner, and a gold-mounted whip for himself as the rider of the first winner on Newbury race-course. Mr. Rayner's beautifully- bred gelding by Ladas out of Memoir proved too good for the opposition in the All-Aged Selling Plate, and Lord Carnarvon may be considered fortunate to have won the Inaugural Handicap of 1,000-sovs. with the lightly-weighted Misso- vaja, who took up the running when his stable companion, The Arrowed, had shot his bolt in the line for home, and came on to win by two lengths from Plum Centre, who finished the same distance in front of Sun Bonnet. John Porter is not given to the making of complaints, but he was amply justified in complaining that Pike, the rider of The Arrowed, had nearly knocked Plum Centre over the rails, and there is little doubt that but for this contretemps the spoils would have gone to Kingsclere instead of to High- clere. Mr. L. E. B. Homan, who has done well since he took over the Keele Stud from Mr. Ralph Sneyd, won the Manton Nursery Handicap with Scotch Mistake, Lord Carnarvon threw another winning main with Theodore in the Letcombe Nursery, and Mr. R. W. Cox took the Mile Maiden Plate, the last race of the day, with Choirmaster. As was only to be expected, there was a slight falling off in the attendance on the second day of the meeting; but a grand race took place for the Highclere Nursery Handicap of 1,000-sovs., Colonel E. W. Baird's highly- tried Queen of the Rand only just stalling off the challenge of Mr. J. de Rothschild’s Beppo, and winning by a short head in a field of eighteen runners. The other item of interest on the card was the Newbury Autumn Three Year Old Handicap of 500-sovs., and if anyone had previously entertained a doubt concerning the quality and capabilities of Captain Orr Ewing’s well-bred colt, Thrush, he must have been surprised to see him carry his 9-st. in front throughout the tiring gallop of a mile, and win at his leisure by a length and a-half from Borghese, 7-st., with Eageress, 7-st. I-lb., beaten into third place by two lengths. CauriRE.

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Oct. 7th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. VERY handsome and interesting book A of travels has lately been published by Mr. Fisher Unwin. It is an account of a winter exploration of the Altai Mountains in Siberia, made by Mr. Samuel Turner, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, whose business took him not tar off those mountains— as distance is regarded in Siberia—and who deterinined tospend a certain time in exploring them. Eventually, he writes, it was his pri- vilege to stand on the summit of the highest discovered mountain in Siberia. Mr. Turner's book, which he calls “Siberia, a Record of Travel, Climbing and Exploration,” makes no claims to be a scientific work, but at the same time it adds very valuable data to our scientific knowledge of the height and- formation of these mountains, the shape of the glaciers, and the napping of new mountains he discovered. The book has also, to some extent, a political value. Baron Heyking, who writes a_ brief introduction, appreciates its worth in this respect as tending to increase the knowledge of the commercial and social life and aims of the country; and since understanding always makes for peace, Mr. Turner’s book is to be heartily welcomed from that point of view also. We may add that it is well written, lavishly illustrated from photographs taken by the author, well supplied with maps, and extremely _ interesting to all who have a taste for books of travel and exploration. Siberia. * * THERE are a great many people who will welcome Messrs. Bell's pleasant reprint of the poems of Adelaide Ann Procter. The book contains an introduction by Charles Dickens, in which he tells the interesting story of his acquaintance with the poetess. When Dickens was editing Household Words in 1853 he received a short poem from a lady who called herselt Miss Mary Ber- wick, which he liked: and accepted. It was natural, perhaps, that he, knowing nothing ot the lady, should make up a story about her. He made up a story that she was a governess, who was in the habit of visiting Italy in that Adelaide capacity, and he re- Ann mained satisfied with Procter. this story until Decem- ber ‘of the following year. Then he went to dine with his friend Barry Cornwall (Bryan Waller Procter), and discovered to his surprise that “ Mary Berwick” was no one else than Cornwall's eldest daughter, Adelaide Ann _ Procter. It is interesting to note that Dickens declares that the poetess was not of a gloomy or despondent turn of mind, but exceedingly humorous, vivacious, and quick at repartee. How she worked herself to death, before she was forty, in charitable endeavour, is well known to every- one, and the poems themselves have so long been household words that they need no comment here. It is good to have a complete edition of all her works in so handy and handsome a form. MESSRS. SMITH, ELDER, AND CO. have just published a new volume by Mr. Frank T. Bullen, The days have gone by when Mr. Bullen went to sea in a whale-boat ; he goes now as the guest of the Royal Steam Packet Company to the West Indies and the Spanish Main as a_ pleasure- Back to seeker. It does not make much Sunny difference to Mr. Bullen’s way of Seas. writing, nor his way of express- ing his opinions. His book is extremely interesting, but it will not on the whole make for peace. Mr. Bullen is too plain-spoken upon England's relations with the United States and Germany. We are glad to think that that side of his work is outside our province in these columns, and to be able to After the painting by E. Gaggiotti Richards, Adelaide A. Procter, with an introduction by Charles Dickens. dwell only on the beauty of his descriptions, the charm of his writing, and the unfailing tender- ness of heart which is one of Mr. Bullen’s most alluring characteristics. He loves the works of God; he practically hates the works of man. Read his description of Cartagena, that city which de Heredia and other French poets have invested with all the glowing romance of the xreat davs of the Conquistadors. To them it is a hallowed beauty dreaming in a kind of roseate sunset of sentiment, to the murmur of the sea and the whisper of the palms, of far-off days and dead glories. To Mr. Bullen it is a mean, squalid, dirty rubbish-heap of a ruin, and the only thing he liked in it was an old sailmaker. In fact, Mr. Bullen saw what he saw, and described what he saw, and, perhaps, that makes his book all the more interesting. * WE have often been much entertained and amused, and sometimes not a _ little touched, by Mme. Albanesi’s novels, and it is ADELAIDE A. PROCTER. Bell ane Sons.) with regret that we pass judgment on “ The Brown Eyes of Mary.” It 1s, to speak plainly, not up to Mme. Albanesi’s mark. The story is bright enough. There isa very nice girl with brown eyes, named Mary, who works a farm and keeps the household going, while her father, an unsuccessful and selfish old poet, dreams away his life, watching The Brown with grudging envy the parvenus Eyes of who are living in his ancestral Mary. mansion near at hand. In the end, as anybody may guess, Mary marries the new owner of the property, who is a pleasant contrast to his vulgar mother and sister. But the story is not pretty enough or new enough or powerful enough to discount a certain slovenliness which has crept into Mme. Albanesi’s style. The book, indeed, is care- lessly written, and though we shall look back with pleasure on Mary herself, we shall be glad to forget all the other characters, and look forward to Mme. Albanesi’s next novel. x. From the complete works of THE origin and growth of British sea-fishery authorities and regulations is the subject of a volume, “ British Fisheries, their Administra- tion and their Problems,” which Mr. James Johnstone has recently published with Messrs. Williams and Norgate. It is an important subject, and Mr. Johnstone does it justice. Part 1. gives a summary of the development of modern legislation and fishery authorities since the Royal Commission of 1863, which he regards as the beginning of sea-fishery adminis- tration. Part II. gives a short account of those fundamental Fish and facts “of marine natural history Fish. and oceanography, on the further study of which rational fishery regulations must be based.” There is no other book of this kind that we know of, and it well fills an empty place. Speaking of fish (though, indeed, there are fish and fish), we may say that Messrs. A.and C. Black have just issued anew edition of Mr. W. C. Stewart's “ Practical Angler.” This book, which has helped more people to learn fly-fishing than any book ever written, though, of course, no book is really of much use, has been supplied with an introduction by Mr. W. Earl Hodgson, and a number of coloured fac-similes of Mr. Stewart’s flies. * * om A NEW series called Leaders of the Church, 1800-1900, edited by Mr. George W. E. Russell, has just been started by Messrs. A. R. Mowbray and Co. of Oxford. The first two volumes are “ Dean Church,” by Mr. D. C. Lathbury, and “Bishop Wilberforce,” by Mr. Reginald G. Wilberforce. The object of the editor is to avoid the technical and professional spirit in which ecclesias- tical biography is generally handled, and to dwell rather on the secular and human side of religious lives. Both books are excellently done, and go far to realise the editor's ideal. We are not allowed to forget, for instance, what humour there was in “Soapy Sam,” as his enemies called the great Bishop, and the charm of Dean Leaders Church is fully brought of the out by his able bio- Church. grapher, Mr. Lathbury. We have often heard the story of the man who was told that he could not put “hearse” into Latin, and promptly replied, “ Yes, | can: Mors omnibus.” But we did not know whose the witticism was, and are glad to learn that it must be attributed to Wilberforce. Here, too, is a picture of Wilberforce at his best. “Next day he was dining with our Poor Clothing Club, helping the old women, changing their plates, and telling stories, till all were ina broad grin.” It will be remembered that he was in high spirits and telling good stories just before his horse fell with him and caused his death. But what was the exact meaning (George of Carlyle’s ejaculation on learning of the Bishop's sudden death: “ What a glad surprise!” BOOKS TO READ. The Little Farm, by ‘‘ Home Counties."’ (Lane.) Personal Studies, by Henry Scott Holland. (Wells Gardner ) Queens of the French Stage, by H. Noel Williams. (Harpers.) Ursula Raven, by T. W. Wilsoa. Oxendale, by Ella MacMahon. (Harpers.) (Chapman and Hall.) In Desert Keeping, by Edmund Mitchell. (Alston Rivers ) The Waters of Destruction, by Alice Perrin. (Chatto and Windus.) The Wandering of Joyce, by E. M. Devenish. (Duckworth.) White Fire, by John Oxenham. (Hodder and Stoughton.) The Last Chance, by Rolt Boldrewood. (Macmillan. A World without a Child, (Hodder anJ Stoughton ) Extinct Animals, by Professor E. Ray Lankester. (Constable.) The Dorset Coast, by C. G. Harper. Hall.) Back to Sunny Seas, by F. T. Bullen. by Coulson Kernahan. (Chapman and (Smith, Elder).

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. The Cold Lakes ana the Glacial District of Otago WAKATIPU, WANAKA, HAWEA, MANAPOURI, TE ANAU, SUTHERLAND FALLS, Etc. RETURN EXCURSION TICKETS, AVAILABLE FOR THREE MONTHS, WILL BE ISSUED BETWEEN Ist NOVEMBER AND 8Ist MARCH, AS UNDER :— TO KINGSTON, LAKE WAKATIPU. (Including saloon steamer passage, Kingston to Queenstown and back.) FROM | FIRST CLASS, SECOND CLASS. ates ir: ~ * ak ye SS a ee z £ < d. : . £ . d. Christchurch (via Waimea Line only) _... ee see ae 3.13 6 200 Christchurch (round trip va Waimea Line or Invercargill)... 4 00 2 46 Dunedin (via Waimea Line only)... ade - ue 115 0 1 06 Dunedin (round trip via Waimea Line or Invercargill) 226 1 50 Invercargill (v's Kingston Line only) ne re 1 00 014 0 Invercargill (via either Kingston or Gore and Waimea Line) 1 50 015 6 TO PEMBROKE, LAKE WANAKA. (Including saloon steamer passage, Kingston to Queenstown and back, and coach, Queenstown to Pembroke and back.) From Dunedin (za Waimea Line only) ae ihe ae .. 60s. (First Class). The journey may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop after travelling 25 miles from the original starting station, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. Rovnd-Trip Tours Through Central Otago. ROUND.-TRIP TICKETS, available for three months, will be issued from 1st November to 81st March, as under: NO. ROUTE. eee FARE. 1. From Dunedin to Queenstown (via Waimea Line to Kingston); return to Dunedin via Wanaka and Lawrence; or vice versa fe ve aay a ees ao a £4 4 6 2. From Dunedin to Queenstown (via Waimea Line to Kingston); return to Dunedin via Arrow and Lawrence; or vice versa ... res oe ve om : = £3 9 6 3. From Dunedin to Queenstown ; via Waimea Line to Kingston); return to Dunedin via Wanaka and Omakau; or vice versa... ag ee ae ved 3 os £4 7 0 4. From Dunedin to Queenstown( via Waimea Line to Kingston); return to Dunedin via Arrow and Omakau; or vice versa oes Ae aa FS £3 70 * Including steamer and coach fares. The journey may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop after travelling 25 miles from the original starting station, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. The steamer service on Lake Wakatipu is conducted by the Railway Department, and is run in conjunction with the through trains from and to Dunedin and Invercargill; the Lake Wanaka service by R. S. MacDougall; the coach service is conducted by Messrs. Craig & Co. SSS On occasions of public holidays, races, agricultural and pastoral shows, etc.. special concessions are made in fares, and additional travelling facilities are provided. For particulars, see advertisements in local papers, and posters exhibited at railway stations. For further particulars of trains and coach and steamer services in connection with tourist excursions, see Official Pocket Time Table issued by the Railway Department, which can be obtained at railway stations, price one penny. The Railway Department is not responsible for the coach or steamer services conducted by private enterprise, and is not answerable for their fulfilment. Head Office, Wellington, November, 1905. BY ORDER.

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector's Note-book. LXI.—OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE. No. % ALLAMSHIRE” had lost com- paratively little of its pristine tusticity when, somewhere about the middle of George II.’s reign, the ingenious Thomas Bolsover, while repairing the handle of a knife composed partly of silver and partly of copper, accidentally fused the two metals. Bolsover realised the possi- bility of coating copper with silver in such a way as to form a metal which might be used for the manufacture of articles hitherto pro- duced in silver alone. He first ap- plied his discovery exclusively to small and light goods, such as snuff-boxes and buttons; but a few years later Joseph Hancock utilised Bolsover’s invention for the successful imitation of the richest and most elaborate kinds of embossed: silver ware and sideboard decorations. The new process of “rolling out” Sheffield plate (for “ rolling’ together the thin sheets of mixed copper and brass and silver formed the essential feature of the discovery) was soon’ intro- duced into Birmingham, but, as the name sufficiently indicates, the credit of the inven tion belongs exclusively to Sheffield, where some. of .the finest existing specimens. of .the now-vanished art may be seen, with much ad- vantage to the collector, in the Public Museum, A FINE OLD SHEFFIELD URN. Sheffield plate, or ware, as the term is now used, was manufactured between 1760 and 1820, and the supply of genuine specimens is necessarily limited. The wily imitator has for some time been busily at work; but the careful reader of Mr. Redman's useful hand-book (1903) need AN OLD SHEFFIELD TRAY, PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS, AND WINE have little fear of deception, if he will only supplement his study of the rules therein given by a careful inspection of the genuine article as compared with the counterfeit. He must learn to distinguish silver-plated copper (Sheffield plate) from electro-plated copper. The shams are made of copper and electro- plated. In genuine “old Sheffield plate” all ornamented articles possess embossed relief work of solid silver, while bands or narrow strips of silver are generally to be found wrapped round the edges and under the mounts so as to conceal the joints. Silver shields for arms or inscriptions are frequently inlaid, and no reasonable amount of rubbing will lay bare the copper, on account of the thickness and durability of the plate of silver. Mr. Redman gives nine marks which occur on some kinds of Sheffield ware, but their presence * is by no means essential, as many makers used no distinction of the kind. Toreplate “old Sheffield plate” isrank heresy. Specimens so treated are worthless, and should be discarded by collectors. Messrs. Hammond and van Baerle of York Street, Westminster, make a special feature of: the collection: of the finest_and most artistic sorts of Sheffield plate, and the illustrations now reproduced are given by their permission. Nowadays the cheapness of pure silver renders any attempt to revive the art impossible. It would possibly be more expensive to turn out a given article by the Bolsover-Hancock method than in wrought silver. The peculiar fascination of “old Sheffield plate,” such as one sees at the Sheffield Public Museum or in the collections of Mr. Coopland, Mr. Sunderland, Messrs. Hammond and van Baerle, and_ others, lies in the exquisite designs which found favour in the eyes of the early makers. The absence of the hall-mark alone distinguishes them from the finest silver. The writer has heard of one collector who possesses some exceptionally beautiful examples ot “old Shef- field,” and who was very proud of the manner in which his butler kept them bright. Ittranspired, however, that this faithful servant was ac- customed to use a much - vaunted pre- paration of a me- tallic nature, calcu- lated to very soon remove the. silver- plating altogether from the articles rubbed with it. To clean real “old Shef- field” use only a vegetable powder. Mix a little of this with water and rub the paste thusformed on the cup, bowl, or candlestick with the fingers. Allow it to dry, and then polish up with a clean leather, not one that has been used for weeks and months and is full of dirt and dust. The average butler is possibly ignorant of the fact that a dirty leather can easily be washed clean, and when dry may be softened by taking hold of each end and pulling it backwards and forwards over the back of a chair. The price’ of genuine “old Sheffield plate” is rapidly increasing.. A loving cup which cost £5 in 1903 was sold the other day for £7 tos. and what more charming form of wedding present is to be found than these delightful examples of the art which had its origin in Sheffield ? B. COOLER. AN OLD SHEFFIELD COFFEE-POT. (From photographs cf specimens in the collection of Messrs. Hammond and van Baerle.) xii.

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NAVY ANL ARMY, KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. bold and offer for sale specimens of the HIGHEST QUALITY OLD « ENGLISH - FURNITURE as well as a great collection of the simpler and less costly pieces of each successive period. EVERY PIECE GUARANTEED. at we OCTAGON, (Two hours from Paddington.) Old Brass Stand and Lamp. Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. BATH. Tue Misses H.& 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection of PUBLISHERS : Lace, Glass, etc. PARKER BROTHERS, 11, LOVELL’S COURT, LONDON, E.C. “The Greatest of Card Games.” Absorbing ! Interesting! Entirely New! Full of Life, Variety & Spirit ! ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT, OR SEND TWO SHILLINGS TO US FOR SAMPLE PACK, Incorporated, PIT, TOOT, BID, SQUIRE, ETC. ISOCIETY'S FAD| THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy wanted.—827, THE KinG's ExCHANGE Autograph Letter of the Rev of Burnham Thorpe. EXCHANGE. £2 offered. —829, Tue Kine's BOOKS. Complete copies of Fairburn’s Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE KiNG’s EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan Ist, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘ which in| pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy.” Signed by J. W Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns.—179, THE KinG's EXCHANGE A set oi the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, THE KinG's EXCHANGE “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason,’ cir 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham £r offered. —183, Tue Kina's HANGE A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine tos. each offered.—184, THe KinG's ExcHANGE Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KinG'’s EXCHANGE Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THE KinG's ExcHANGE Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892. Tue Kine's EXCHANGE. ‘*The Book of Archery,’’ and any other works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars 188, THE KinG's ExcHANGE PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln’s Inn.— 249, Tue KinG's EXCHANGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. 187, Good letters Jengagement between the ‘* Shannon WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Ete. — continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing imund Nelson,| Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks , THE KinG’s ExcHANGE View of Carlisle House, 264, THE KinG's EXCHANGE Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the ' and ** Chesa- k ter Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, THE KinG's EXCHANGE Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to her marriage §, THE KinG's EXCHANGE Topographical ts wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE KinG's ExcHANG Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s operations Tue KinG's ExcCHANGE Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. {1 offered.- 271, THE KCHANGE —262 et Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, sated to Princess Augusta, 1501; John Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812 Good price offered.—2 HE KiNG's ExCHANGE Gillray Caricatures (coloured) ; '' John Bull taking aluncheon,"' 1798; ‘' Royal Economy," George HI frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each offered —273, THE KinG's EXCHANGE CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Good price offered.—526, Tue KinG's EXCHANGE. Masonic Jug private lodge: Wedgwood Worcester the names and numbers of Tue KinG's EXCHANGE. or xiii. oho, about 1780-1790.— WANTED. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. | Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra. | 615, Tue KinG's ExcHANGE. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Digby.— 8174, THe KinG's ExcHANGE Stephen BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 133A, The KING's EXCHANGE The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's charge to the jury, 2 volumes. 134A, THE Kinc EXCHANGE PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. colour Print of Madame Récamier. Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, THE KING's ExCHANGI Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc. —224a, THE KinG's ExcHAnGE Exceptionally fine GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. —608a, THe Kina's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally Service ; beautiful Worcester Dessert best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—524A, THE KinG'’s EXCHANGE Five G Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE KinG's ExcHaNnGE.

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes. HE appeal made to all motorists to contribute towards the expenses of collecting evidence to lay before the Royal Commission on the Motor Car Acts is meeting with a generous response. Subscriptions to the Legislation Fund of the Automobile Club and the Motor Union already amount to over £2,300, and it is hoped that sufficient will be received to enable the joint committee of the two bodies which is engaged in the preparation of the case for automobilism tocarry out its task ina thorough manner. The support already received indicates that motor- ists are beginning to appreciate the gravity of the issues referred to the Royal Commission. * * * * We illustrate below a novel type of motor- car which has been built by the Arrol- Johnston Motor-car Company to the order of Major-General Sir Francis Wingate, the Sirdar, for use on the sandy deserts of the Soudan. This serviceable looking vehicle is driven by a three-cylinder 20-h.p. engine, which can be worked with either paraffin or petrol. The wheels are entirely encased with thin metal plates, which, it is hoped, will prevent the car sinking too deeply into the sand. The whole of the mechanism is carefully encased to prevent the ingress of sand, and the fuel and water-tank capacity is sufficient for a three- days’ journey. At the rear is carried a trailer with a searchlight and dynamo, which can be driven from the motor through the medium of a belt. The Sirdar's new car, if, as seems probable, it proves successful in actual use, should assist materially in opening up the remoter districts of the Soudan. On September 27 an interesting hill-climbing competition was held in the grounds of Blackdown Park, Fernhurst, which had kindly been placed at the disposal of the Automobile Club by Mr. Philipson Stow. The occasion was the second race for the Henry Edmunds Chal- lenge Trophy, which was first won by Mr, E. Campbell Muir at Castlewellan, Ireland, in 1903. The course selected was about a mile in length, entirely within private property, and included some very steep gradients, the most severe being a short stretch of 1 in 44. Only four of the eight cars entered put in an appearance, and in the result Mr. F. A. Potts, on a 30-h.p. Daimler, proved a somewhat easy winner. Mr. F. R. S. Bircham was second, on a 24—36-h.p. Itala, and Mr. Bankart, on a 24-h.p. Rochet-Schneider, third, the respective figures of merit for the three cars being 100, 85, and 53. A 7o-h.p. Darracq, driven by Mr. A. Huntley Walker, ran off the course at a sharp bend and collided with a tree, though none of the occupants was injured in the slightest degree. The annual hill-climbing competition at Chateau Thierry has always occupied an important place in the calendar of French motor events. In 1902 the race was won by Gabriel on a Mors, and in 1903 by Rigolly on his famous Gobron-Brillié. Last year the event was confined to touring cars, and promised to lose its former prestige. The municipality, however, has improved the course, and on Sunday last six cars competed in the racing section, while numerous entries were received for the touring and commercial classes, The course was a kilométre in length, with a 1 in 10. gradient. The fastest time was made by Clifford Earp on the six-cylinder Napier which has so many victories to its credit. Earp made the ascent in 38 1-5-sec., Stead on a Mercédés being second in 39 2-5-sec., another Mercédés fourth and a Mors filth. * * * It would appear that the London hansom is doomed to extinction equally with the lumbering horsed omnibus. The arrival of the motor-cab has often been announced, but its appearance on the streets has invariably been of a very fleeting nature. At last, how- ever, there seem to be solid grounds for hoping that before many months are past the hansom and the “ growler " will be faced with the competition of a large number of up-to- date motor-landaulettes, which will ply for hire at the ordinary rates. * : * For the innovation Londoners are indebted to the London Automobile Cab Company, who intend to place 200 vehicles upon the streets before April of next year. A sample cab has already been sent out, of which we are able to give the following particulars: The chassis is fitted with a four-cylinder vertical petrol engine, developing 20-h.p. on the brake. The ignition is on the coil and accumulator system, and the inlet valves are mechanically operated. The change-speed gear, which is of the epicyclic type, gives two forward speeds and a reverse, and the transmission is by pro- peller shaft to a live rear axle. The body isa roomy landaulette, and there is a check string for co:nmunication with the driver. The new cabs, which are being supplied by the Central Motor-car Company, are said to be extremely quiet and flexible in running, and very economical in upkeep. It is intended to fit them with taxameters, which have become general on the Continent, but hitherto ener getically opposed by drivers in London. THE MOTOR IN THE SOUDAN. The car built by the Arrol-Johnston Motor-car Company to the order oflSir Francis Wingate, the Sirdar, for use in the Egyptian desert. xiv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. 14 Oct. 7th, 1905. HERKOMER TROPHY. Winner: Standard 40 h.p. MERCEDES, 18/28 Mercédés Tonneau bulit in 1905, painted and upholstered Mercédés red, cape hood over rear seats, folding glass screen backof front seats, oniy slightiy used, compiete with side lights, tail light and horn, BEATING 79 COMFETITORS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 28/32 latest type, com- plete with side entrance coachwork. 40/45 iatest type, com- plete with side entrance coachwork, IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 18/28 fitted with Rothschild Limousine coachwork. usual tools. Inspection and triai invited. Price £775. Mercédés Red. Sele Cencessionnaires: Du Cros Mercédes, Ltd., 127/130, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C. Authorised Agents as under :— i TRUENESS: LONDON? “TRUENESS, LONDON.” Glasgow, RENNIE & PROSSER. Edinburgh, J. CROALL & SONS Painted and upholstered A Car for all weathers. Telephone No.: 3320 GERRARD. London, J. E. HUTTON, Ltd. Liverpool, Chester, Preston & Manchester, J. A. LAWTON & CO., Ltd. Leicester, H. A. HAMSHAW. PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER. VOGELER’S.“ COMPOUND PURIFIES THE BLOOD Dundee, T. SHAW, Ltd. GOOD ADVICE. THE MOST COMFORTABLE AND PICTURESQUE ROUTE AND TO THE CURES INDIGESTION, MIDLANDS AND THE NORTH CONSTIPATION, LIVER ILLS, SKIN DISEASES, “T must honestly say your Vogeler's Curative Com- pound has done me alot of good. My face and neck are quite clear of the Eczema, and I feel so much better in every respect since taking the medicine. I used to have indigestion and wind very bad after eating, but I am now quite free from both these ailments." (Signed) Miss S. Morris, June and, 1904, Ash Cottage, Court Road, Malvern. GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY From LONDON (MARYLEBONE). Through Express service, Marylebone to Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Huddersfield, Halifax, Bradford, Manchester, etc. LONDON and SH FFIELD WITHOUT « STOP, in 2 HOURS 55 MINUTES, leaving Marylebone 3.25 p.1. and 6.20 p.m. EACH EXPRESS is VESTIKULED and has a BUFFET CAR available for 1st and 3rd CLASS PASSENGERS. FREQUENT CHEAP EXCURSIONS. Particulars of Train Service, etc., can be obtained at any Great Central Station, Town Office, or Agency. Price 1/14 and 2/6; of all Chemists. LARGE FREE SAMPLE sent on receipt of penny stamp for postage (mentioning this paper) by the Sole Proprictors, ST. JACOBS OIL, Ltd., 45, Farringdon Road, London. SAM FAY, General Manager. eveLd’s NIGHT LIGHTS. TOILET SOAPS: LIGHT. LIGHTFUL. DELIGHTFUL. Grand Prize, St. Louis, 1904. J. C. & Jd. FIELD, Ltd., LAMBETH, S.E. Xv. Getablished 1642.

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7th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS ashions of To-day & To-morrow. HE spring and summer, has become now so universal that it has fashion of wearing elbow sleeves, pretty as it was in the no cachet at all, and those who follow closely in Fashion's foot- In the house for indoor wear, combined with old lace ruffles, they are steps will not wear them in the daytime in the streets. suitable for all garments; also for driving the combination of fur and lace is charming, but for ordinary street wear, and, above all, for tailor- made gowns, these sleeves are decidedly bad form and out of place. What looked well for light fussy materials in the warm weather appears most incongruous in chilly autumn, and you will find as the winter approaches this mode will entirely disappear. The tailor-made the of the moment. It is made in every variety of cloth, velvet. almost is gown tweed, and Some kept severely plain, the skirt fitting like are a suéde nve to | below the knees— : this, of course, means that there are many gores,to ensure the perfect fit over the hips; then it flares out very full to the hem, and has a pertectly-fitting silk underskirt quantities of ruffles to keep it out. These gores are all The coat to the single or with hE strapped. is moulded figure, double breasted, as preferred, and varies in length, the most general being the three-quarter. Some like men's coats, off in are and finished the same style. Others, again, have small inner vests of | 4 f | | a contrasting cloth, i which is almost jj covered with fine | braiding; the cuffs , and collar corre- spond. The back of i the coat is also 4 strapped in all the | seams. I saw one in this severe make | last week, and a noticed that I was 5 not the only one who unconsciously ‘ turned to have “ another glance at A PRETTY FORM OF NEGLIGE this beautifully - cut gown. There was something unusually perfect in the line of this, that caused me to search, and, if possible, satisfy myself on this point. I was rewarded, although I confess, undeservedly, for I was rude enough to follow this lady, and trace her to the house where my favourite corseti¢re resides, and immediately came to the conclusion that the * corsets had greatly helped the tailor to attain such perfection, for I know no other corset that gives this so-much-admired line. In the matter of hats the styles are really so numerous that even The marvellous ingenuity exercised in combining colours in the wings and the most difficult to suit cannot fail to find something becoming. plumages used so much for trimming makes you wonder at the amount mostly hand-made, and These rather bright in hue sometimes, but I daresay as the season advances they modified The of patience this must necessitate, for they arc of course dyed to all shades required. wings are too will be somewhat also. favourite wings are the owls’, OR BREAKFAST - GOWN, LACE, which are dyed to any colour, and are most beautiful in shading. On the whole, for the autumn, the tenden:y is very much towards brilliant colouring, although hats, blouses, and costumes must be all of one tone. It is the little etceteras that mostly tend towards this Silk tartans, in beautifully-blended tones of blue and green, For instance, a tailor gown of dark myrtle green, brilliancy. are very popular. with a bodice of blue and green tartan, will prove a most useful gown, and one in thorough taste. Let me give a word of advice to those who limited dress allowance, and that Have little, if your small, but be particular that what you do have thoroughly good, and has the right have a means are is line, then you may be certain that you will always feel you are well dressed, your gown will last three times long as a badly-cut garment. <A pretty novelty is the Egyptian evening scarf, which is made in an infinite variety of designs, in gold and These and you as very silver, never tarnish, and do not come off, and when you are tired of them in the white groundwork, you can have them dyed black or any colour. They are of a heavy weave, so that they are very useful as well as ornamental, particu- larly for theatre wear during the draughty season. We are trying again to introduce the demi-toilette for theatres, but I do not myself believe it will ever find favour in our country. Ce tainly the charming shown confections now at some of the leading houses are dainty enough to please anyone; but somehow an Eng- lishwoman does not feel dressed unless she is décolleté. This sounds rather an anomaly, but it is, a fact. Deben- ham and Freebody of Wigmore Street have a_ bewildering selection of new autumn materials in all their departments, and before making your final selection for your new g At Messrs. Charles Lee and Son’s of Wigmore Street neverthele Sy Messrs. IN SPOTTED DELAINE AND owns I would strongly advise a visit there. not to be confounded with the Sloane Street firm of the same name—you are stefully made. The dressmaking department gives great satisfaction everywhere, and I have frequently heard very great praise of this particular branch of this always certain of having your dresses well and tz establishment. For veils and blouses you are always safe here also. I was shown at_a French house the other day some delightful lace evening gowns, of a very heavy guipure, that were made chiefly The new form of décolleté, so far, seems to be the low It is rather a wide V, but to my mind the part of in evening dress is the roundness of the shoulder, and here we lose that entirely. R. D. en princesse. V-shape, back and front. not a very becoming one, for prettiest a woman (From a photograph taken at the Dover Street Studios, W.) XVi.

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Oct. 7th, 1905. THE KING. BEWAR'S WHISKY A Gulp AULD SCOTCH BRINK No other preparation so quickly restores fretful, declining children — no other preparation so thoroughly fortifies those who are healthy against future attacks of disease—than does THE GREATEST OF ALL » INFANTS’ adapted to the needs of children from birth onwar.{s. Maltico Food is nourishing—easily digested— WRITE FOR agreeable to taste. teeth—strong bones—vigorous constitutions. THE MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Cross, Portsmouth. AND U1S Maliico, by a series of scientifically conducted ex- periments has been brourht tosuchas‘ate FOODS 2."to be supremely Maltico Food makessound FREE SAMPLE Ano BOOKLET, ie SESCSD GS 0 GS Ga "ESCOFFIER CARLTON DELICACIES, TABLE & CULINARY SAUCES, PICKLES, SOUPS, & CHUTNEY. a MADE by the ‘‘CHEF-DE-CUISINE” to the Q CARLTON HOTEL, LONDON. Booklet with choice Recipes may be had on application to your own Grocer, or from 6, Ridgmount Street (Off Store Street), Tottenham Court Road, London. a e , THE KING'S MENU. HE matinée season is again starting, and ih it has become so general for ladies to meet at one another's houses, luncheon together quietly and simply, and then repair to the theatre, that I have been asked by several to give them a simple menu for these occasions; and I think the one I am giving to-day will be found to answer the purpose. It is not long, not too substantial, and easily prepared. HORS D'CEUVRES VARIES. ‘There are so many varieties of these to be obtained at any of the foreign comestible establishments, that it is an easy matter to select tasty little dishes. For instance, a little dish of caviar a la russe, olives and anchovies, lax on toast, filets of herring with wine sauce, prawns, etc. These daintily arranged in suit- able dishes, your table well decorated with flowers, and your table linen of the finest Teneriffe work, you start your luncheon with the conviction that everything is in good taste. For table decorations I should advise long trails ot the American vine, which has now assumed its lovely autumnal tints; inter- sperse a few low silver bowls of crimson Japanese chrysanthemums at intervals, and you will be quite au jour. I saw one decorated in this way, and it looked charming —unpre- tentious, and yet in perfect taste. PETITES TRUITES A LA GENEVOISE. These delicately- flavoured stream trout should be selected as much of one size as possible, and should not be more than about six or eight inches in length. These little fish are considered great delicacies, and are much in request at this season of the year. They abound in mountain streams or rivulets, and in certain parts of Bohemia and Switzerland are kept in ponds, caught in small nets, and cooked as required. There is a great difference in the flavour of these and the ordinary trout. Put your fish, alter carefully A MATINEE LUNCHEON. Hors p’GEuvres Varies. Petives TRUITES A LA GENEVOISE. CoreLetTEs A L'ITALIENNE. PomMEs DE TERRE A LA MAITRE p'Hortet. SouFFLE AU FRoMAGE. DESSERT. cleaning them, into a fish-kettle, with cold water enough to cover them, a half glass of vinegar, salt, pepper, cloves, onions, carrots (cut up), thyme, garlic, and parsley, and boil until your fish are done. Remove your fish- kettle from the fire and keep hot at the side, leaving the fish therein until ready to serve. Then chop finely some button mush- rooms, a little parsley, and shallots, and put them into a casserole with a fair-sized piece of butter. Partly cook, then add to it some browned bread-crumbs and some of your fish stock. Pass through a sieve, and thin if necessary with a little more stock. This sauce should be quite thick, almost in purée form. Serve the trout, in a silver entrée dish, on the purée sauce. Another way of pre- paring this delicious fish is to fry in pure olive oil, after well sprinkling the fish with salt. Garnish with lemon and parsley. COTELETTES A L’ITALIENNE. Cut and trim as many cutlets as you require for your dish, well season with pepper and salt, and turn in some warmed butter and then XViii. in bread-crumbs. Grill gently. Boil sufficient sparghetti until tender; this must boil rapidly. Make a thick sauce of two tablespoonfuls each ot butter and flour, a little salt, and a cup of rich milk or single cream. Boil up and throw over the sparghetti, alter having well drained the same. Arrange this in the middle of your entrée dish, and stand the cutlets upright all round it, and garnish with grilled tomatoes. POMMES DE TERRE A LA MAITRE D'HOTEL. First boil your potatces and then peel them, cut them in slices and fry them; then put them into a casserole with some fresh butter, chopped parsley and onion, pepper and salt, and a little dash of vinegar; heat this well and serve immediately. SOUFFLE AU FROMAGE. This is a very simple way of making a soufflé. Beat the yolks of four eggs into a stiff froth, stir into it sufficient flour (about six tablespoonfuls), add a little salt, a good- sized piece of butter, and half a pint or more of milk. Stir over the fire until it boils, then stand aside to cool. Stir in the whites of the four eggs stiffly beaten up, and some grated cheese. Pour into a_ well-greased souffé mould and bake for twenty minutes. VEGETABLE MARROW PICKLES. Marrows are so plentiful this year that those who grow them in their own gardens are at a loss how to use them quickly enough, as they are such prolific growers. This is an excellent mode of preserving them, and makes a really palatable pickle, liked by all to whom I have given this recipe. To every two pounds of marrow allow one quart of pickling vinegar, half a pound ot loaf sugar, one shallot, half an ounce of turimeric, halt an ounce of pounded ginger, half an ounce of mustard, and six chillies. The drier the marrows for this purpose the better they are. I generally

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NAVY AND ARMY, used the seed marrows for this purpose; that is to say, when the gardener had left the marrows to dry, betore extracting the seeds for future sowing, I waited to make my pickles until these were available. Cut the marrows into thin wedges or slices, sprinkle with salt, and let them remain in a deep dish or bowl for twenty-four hours. Then well drain through a cloth. After weighing out your quantities, boil all your pickling ingredients for fifteen minutes, then add your marrows, and boil very graduallv from half-an-hour to forty minutes. Bottle, and when cold cover well down with parchment paper. MARROW JAM. Another way of using marrows. Peel and cut your marrows into short thick pieces of about two inches long and one inch wide. Allow to every four pounds of marrow four pounds of preserving sugar, the juice and rind of two lemons cut in thin pieces, half a pound of bruised ginger- root, and halfa teaspoonful of cayenne. Put the ginger and cayenne in a muslin bag, and remove when sufficiently flavoured. Boil all this until the marrow is perfectly trans- parent, which will take from about one and a-half to two hours; but I have known it take quite three hours. I cannot account for this variation of time, excepting that the quality of the marrows may vary. The longer this jam is kept before being used the better it is supposed to taste. My own experience has been, on this particular point, rather unsatisfactory, for I have never had the gratification of keeping it long enough tojudge of this fact. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. PickLED Watxuts (Auntie Bluebell). — Iam afraid you are too late to pickle your walnuts this vear, but I will willingly give you a recipe which I have always used and fonnd very good. The walnuts must be gathered THE KING. before they get woody; you can always try them from time to time before gathering by piercing them with a thick needle. If this goes through easily they are ready. To every hundred walnuts allow a quart of vinegar, two ounces of whole black pepper, one ounce of allspice, and one onnce of bruised ginger. Prick the nuts well with a fork, put them into a strong brine (four pounds of salt to each gallon of water), and let them remain in this for nine days, changing the brine every third COTELETTES A L'ITALIENNE. (Specially prepared and photographed for this paper.) day; then drain them, and place on a flat dish in the sun until they become perfectly black, which will be in two or three days. Then put them into wide-mouthed dry jars, taking care not to fill them right up. Boil your vinegar and spices for fifteen minutes, and pour it over the nuts while hot so as to completely cover them. When cold tie down with bladders, and keep in a dry place. They will be ready for use in a month, and will keep good for two or three years. The usual time to make this pickle is about the middle of July, Oct 7th, 1908. when the nuts should be in the right condition. No, Auntie Bluebell, that is not the usual mode of making red cabbage salad. If you boiled your cabbage I am not surprised that you did not care for it. This is the onlv cor- rect way of preparing thesame. Take a good firm head of red cabbage, remove the loose outer leaves, cut into quarters, and shred with a very sharp knife across the grain of the cabbage. It must be done so finely that shaving would better express the operation than any other word I know. Donot use the coarse heart parts. Shave this then into your salad bowl, adda very little finely-chopped onion, and inix with oil and vinegar. pepper and salt. Two tablespoonfuls of vinegar to one of oil will be about the right proportions. This salad is best when “mixed some hours before needed. Lancasuire Nuts (Pussy Cat).— Trv this recipe, and I am sure you will prefer it for many reasons to the one you have alreadv tried. Creama quarter of a pound of butter, and work ina quarter of a pound of castor sugar, a quarter of a pound of ground tice, a quarter ofa pound of flour, and one teaspoonful of baking powder,¢ and stir one egg (well beaten) into this. It should be of the consistency of dough. Make into little balls. with about half a teaspoonful of the dough to each, and bake ona well-greased oven shelf in a moderately hot oven. Monpamin Cake (Amateur Cook). —I think this is the cake you speak of, and you will not find any diffi- culty in making it. I expect the cornflour you made use of must have been damp. - Take for this four ounces of Brown and Polson’s Cornflour, one and a-half ounces of ordinary flour, half a teaspoonful of baking owder (Borwick’s), and one grated rind of lemon. Beat well two eggs, four ounces of castor sugar (Glebe, if possible), and three ounces of butter, until creamed, then gradually stir into this the mixed flours, etc., and bake in a well-greased cake tin for half-an-hour. 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Oct 7th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. an eos S the evenings lengthen and amusements for the ensuing season are more and more in request, it is essential to take time by the forelock and make up = our minds as to what parlour pastime we had better take up. The boisterous game of Pit was undoubtedly the success of last winter, and contrary to the predictions of many, but in accordance with those of this journal, its brilliant career has continued thronghout the summer, Success oF Pitr.—Pit for garden , Which was originally suggested in this under the heading of “The Pit Corner,” has become a very familiar phrase at the oyres, and sundry variations of the great game have been attempted with varving success. Silent Pit was an American adap- tation with which the card players of this country have not made acquaintance, but like Solitaire Pit and Pit with partners, it cannot be said to have “caught on.” Indeed, if the “noise and excitement are half the game,” Silent Pit is almost a contradiction in terms. We do not need it, any more than we necd Regular Pit, which was the form in which the rollicking game first came over. The Bull and Bear Edition has come and has con- quered, and is sure to remain the standard form, In our Colonies this variation has had large sale, and it is interesting to know quarter of a million games of Pit have been disposed of in the British markets. < from the huge sales in the United where it is now in its third season. Other games which have been brought for- ward for public tavour have not approached Pit in popularity. “ Eclipse first and the rest nowhere” has been again repeated. Even “ Sherlock Holmes,” an attractively-produced game of cards, despite its alluring title and the use of the name of Conan Doyle's popular hero, has not met with anything like the success of Pit. This game seemed to us to be too juvenile, not to say jejune, as a playing game, whereas Pit is a favourite alike with young and old, and especially with winter parties of varying ages. THE parti column THe New Game.--Now, however, there is every chance of Pit itself being outdistanced in the race for favour. That Pit will continue a great favourite we are confident, but others besides the Athenians are always in search of something new. We have been playing a great deal during the past few weeks at a new card game which is called Quit, and this game has such extraordinary merit that we have decided to deal with its intricacies, as well as with those of Pit in our weekly causerie of the card table. : Quit.—Frequenters of card parties must now mind their P’s and Q's, for so far no such games as Rit, Sit, and Wit have been registered, and we can scarcely believe that game publishers intend to run throngh the whole alphabet in their search for a title. We would remind our readers that these are not the Quit-Pit Papers but the Pit-Quit Papers. We do not ask them to Quit Pit, but to Pit Quit against anv game they please. W. no fear of the result. In our next issue we shall give some explanation of the new game, Tue NAME oF Quit.—* Quitters cannot be trained to quit quitting,” says “The Silly Shyclopedia,” the witty companion to the popular “Foolish Dictionary.” This aptly illustrates a great truth about the new card game. In the States, the roaring fun of Pit hada year’s start, but here its companion Quit is coming in simultaneously, and it will” be interesting to see which country takes to it the more rapturously. No doubt we shall hear of American leads, and American conventions ; but there will be plenty of play on English lines by English people. The name of Quit may puzzle some people, but the American significance of the word is amusing and in- structive. ‘The Silly Shyclopedia" defines a “Quitter” as “a man who stops before he gets started,” a type with which we are all familiar. A Quitter at Quit is, of course, one who plays a Quit rd, and thus stops or quits a sequence betore it is really started on its cou Lucky Taser. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Tuere are probably thousands of people in London to-day who are tramping all over the town in search of a furnished or unfurnished flat. Many of them are tired of studying the advertisement columns of the newspapers, as the flats advertisements are usually jumbled up in the most hopeless contusion, and the task of finding the flat vou want is like looking fora needle in a bundle of hay. When you think you have found a likely flat, and make enquiries about it, you general scover that it is situated in exactly that part of London where you do not wish to reside. To put yourselt entirely in the hands of an agent, on the other hand, is by no means a satisfactory proceeding, as no agent has anything like a really complete register of furnished and un- furnished flats. Many of our readers are probably in this predicament at the present time, as they may not be aware that, thanks to one of our contemporaries, a really reliable Guide to Flatland can now be obtamed everywhere for one penny. The Evening Standard and St. James's Gazette publishes every day in ev edition a whole page or more of advertise- ments of * Flats, Maisonettes, and Bachelors’ Chambers To Let.” These advertisements are not jumbled up in the usual indiscriminate manner, but are carefully classified according to locality, and subdivided under separate vfair end St. James's,” * West- minster and Victoria,” “ Maida Vale, St. John’s Wood, and Hampstead,” etc. The readers can thus see at a glance exactly what flats are lable in the various districts, and can also an easy comparison of the accommo- dation and the charges of the flats to let in any particular district. This admirable svs advertising Flats to Let was adopted by our contemporary six months ago, and to judge from the enormous number of advertisements which flow into its Flats columns every day it is as popular with advertisers as with the general public. The Hvening Standard has evidently become the recognised medium tor this class of advertisement, and there is no doubt that the system of classification adopted by the paper is a thoroughly sound one. It any of our readers are in search of a furnished or unfurnished flat, we advise them strongly to get an Evening Standard and make a careful study of its Flats pa TRAVELLERS on business or between Bradford, Leeds, Manche-ter, and other Northern towns and the South Coast, ete., will be glad to learn that the through fast trains inaugurated by the Midland Company on July 1 between Northern towns and the South Coast will be continued during the winter. These trains will give direct through carriage services with Folkestone, Dover, Deal, etc. vid Herne Hill, and with Portsmouth vid Woking, and save travellers the inconvenience of changing stations in London. The Midland Company will also continue from October 1 until further notice the evening Highland express, leaving St. Pancr: at 7.15 p.m. (Saturdays excepted) for Edinburgh, Aber- deen, Perth, Inverne: etc. Dining and supper cars will be attached to the train as far as Leeds, and sleeping s throughout from St. Pancras to Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Perth, and Inverness. Mvsic-rovers would do well to lose no time in writing to Mr. Walter Kidner at Colston Hall, Bristol, for the programme of next week's Festival. As was expected from the first, the Melba concert for the 12th inst. proves to bea superlative attraction. Mme. Melba is to be the guest of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort at Badminton for the Bristol Festiv: Full particulars of the special train vice which the Great Western Railway has arranged can be obtained on application to the General Manager's office at Paddington. Matrcuiess Metal Polish is guaranteed to be free from acid poison and grit, and has therefore everything to recommend it to the careful housewife, who has so often found with other polishes that her best brass and other metal-ware have been seriously damaged. In addition to the Metal Polish, the Matchless Company has also several excellent furniture cream and enamel specialities, which are as excellent and reliable as the principal product. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Mr. TREE has the honour to announce that HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE will re-open on THURSDAY, October 12, when the run of OLIVER I'WIST will be resumed at this Theatre. Seats may now be booked two months in advance. Box Office open 10 to 7. ALDORF THEATRE. To-Nicut and Every Eveninc at 8, Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. s Mr. TREE. Nancy en «Miss Constance Coiier. Matinee Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 2.15 Box Office (Mr. Watts) open ro to ro. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM. Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon's Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Lessee: Mr J. H. Leicu. At 8.50, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. By Edward A. Parry and Fredk. Mouillot. Preceded at 8.15 by Arayama's Company of Japanese Players. Their first appearance in London. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2 30. (at which the Japanese Players will appear). ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGE EpwarDEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and RINCE OF WALES’ THEATRE. Lessee and Manager: Mr. FRANK CURZON. Mr. GEORGE EDWARDES’ SEASON. To-night at 8.15, LADY MADCAP. MatingEE Every WEDNESDAY AT 2.15. FAN MAREE THEATRE. Lessee and Manager : Mr. FREDERICK Harrison. Every Evening, at 9.10. ON THE LOVE PATH. A Comedy in Three Acts by C. M. S. McLellan. Miss Ellis Jeffreys and Mr. Gerald Du Maurier. Mr. Arthur Williams, Mr. Eric Lewis, Mr. A. E Matthews, Mr. Edmund Maurice, and Miss Jessie Bateman. Preceded at 8.30 by a Comedy in one Act, called A PRIVY COUNCIL. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. OMEDY. Under the Management of Mr. ARTHUR CHUDLEIGH. To-NIGHT, at 9.0, CHARLES FROHMAN presents Fagin Evenings. William Collier ina New Farce in Three Acts, entitled ( ON THE QUIET. By Auccstus THomas. Preceded at 8.20 by ‘tA Man of the World." By AuGustus THoMaS. Matinee To-day and Every Saturday at 3. HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole I-essce and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-Nicut and Every E 3, at 8.30 MR. ARTHUR BOURCHI S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SvuTRO. Matinee, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30. Box Office open ro till 7. Telephone 6867 Gerrard. DELPHI. Les-ee & Manager, OTHo Stuart. A Every Evening at 8.30. DR. WAKE'S PATIENT. A Comedy by W. Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Lilian Braithwaite, Elsie Chester, Hilda Thorpe, Mrs. E. H. Brooke, Edith Ostlere, Pamela Hope, etc. C. M. Hallard, W. Gayer Mackay, Herbert Grimwood, Alfred Brydone, Charles Rock, Adam Alexander, etc Box Office open 10 to 10, Tel. 2645 Gerrard. PROMEMDE CONCERTS. — QUEEN’S HALL. To-NiGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 8. QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA. Conductor: Mr. Henry J. Woop. 1/- to 5/-. Usual Agents, Chappell's Box Office, Queen’s Hall, and Queen's Hall Orchestra (Ltd.), 320, Regent Street. Rosert Newman, Manager.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. CONTENTS Oct. 14th, 1902. : PAGE. PAGE. Frontispiece: Sir Alexander Acland Hood 3r Under the Burgee . fe A ; 58 ls oe oe aie Chae : : . 32 The Romance of a Great Bristol Industry— rmoures rs 3 By if: Brist ri he pee? On Highway and Seaway 33 He Wee if i ais oe “a ie BARES 59 2 the Links : . 7 Fs ‘: EB 40 . : ; Political Pen Pictures—In and Out of Parliament 2 45 Comers fue Ler Pde rt eae > cal 62 The Parisians of Paris—A Rehearsal in a Music Hall 46 , ; S Ze ono oe Bristol the Benevolent— ee zis ; : a 2 . . Vili. Sir George White, Bart., and the Bristol Infirmary 7 eaves from a Collector s Note-b00k— The Traveller In and Around Bristol may 43 No. LXIL. — Bristol Porcelain. The Alfred The Cathedral Precincts Bristol . 49 Trapnell Collection : : x. The Royal Tour to India . . 50 Motoring Notes a ‘ . 9 xii. The Growth of the Postar Service 52 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow : ‘ xiv. The Bristol Musical Festtvral— The King’s Menu . ‘ ? - : . Xvi. October 11, 12, 13, and 14, 1905 54 Here, There, and Everywhere xviii. TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THE Kinc can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. |THE MEXIC ENGLISH HOTELS. TOR UAY (Population 93:69). PREMIER HEALTH RESORT. nrivalled climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. TOR U A Irreproachable water supply and perfect « sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. Medicated baths of all! kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. KENSINGTON HOTELS. De Vere Hotel, from 10/6 per day. "Phone 524. Broadwalk Hotel, from 8/6 per day. » 858. Prince of Wales’ Hotel, from 10/6 per day. (641. Kensington. Electric Light. Lifts. Bverything up to date. First-class cuisine. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Ideal Residence. EASTBOURNE. HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private "Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Gi e with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. Bercann, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.” Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. . FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English jiety. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—Montzwat, Manager. WILLIS’S ROOMS, KING 8T., ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, S.W. An im it and interesting collection of GARDEN ORNA- MENTS, ANTIQUE. FURNITURE, and an OLD ENGLISH PORTRAIT. Messrs. ROBINSON & FISHER are instructed to SELL, at their Rooms, as above, on Wepwmespay, October 18th and following day, at 1 o'clock precisely each day, GARDEN ORNAMENTS, comprising fine marble fountains, seats, vases, and figures, many interesting sundials, an elegant pair of park gates with side gate, also other smaller wrought-iron gates, an important set of four terminal Egures, “The Seasons,” a rare old Jacobean stone seat with back, Chas. II. lead vases, a fine pair of marble thermes (Bacchus and Bacchante), lead figures of Venus, Diana, and The Woodman, a handsome Jardiniére, important stone figures of Sir Thos. Gresham and Bacchus, an interesting old weather vane, a large fountain from the late Lady Powell's garden at Kingston, a fine lead tank, dated 1722, from Buckingham House, Strand,'a lead figure of The Slave supporting a sundial, a garden seat from The Old Bluecoat School, a set of very fine old Pastoral figures, handsome pairs of old terra-cotta vases, and other items, from an old garden in Kent ; to be followed by a few pieces of Furniture, includin, aroom of old French oak panelling, richly carved, a fine oal door, a Jacobean chest of drawers, an oak settle, a pair of fire- dogs, a carved wood overmantel with panel in sporting subject a pair of old marble medallions, and an interesting p portrait ol iden, by ‘elbore A; Ellis, brother to the First Baron Sir Benjn. West. May be viewed two days prior, and Catalogues had. AN HAIR RENEWER. Prevents the Hair from falling off. Restores Gray or White Hair to its ORIGINAL Prepared only by the . . . ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO., COLOUR. Being delicately perfumed, it leaves no unpleasant odour. IS NOT a dye, and therefore does not stain the skin, or even white linen. Should be in every house where a HAIR RENEWER is needed. Ask your Ghemist or Hair-Dresser for THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER. Price 3s. 6d. per large Bottle. Ltd., 33, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. OONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANI’S HIGH-OLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANI'S Cigarpttes receive the Highest Awards at all International! Exhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyore throughout the WORLD. BTEOFAN! & CO., LONDON. “IT IS ABLE TO SUPPORT LIFE.” —Lancet, ONE CUP “ow a contains more nourishment than 10 cups of any ordinary cocoa, and is absolutely free from chemicals. In Tins, 9d.. is. 5d., & 28. 6d. For Indigeation, Headache, Billousneas, Constipation, Sea Sickness. INVALUABLE FOR LADIES. ae = 8, 14, and 33 stamps. G. WHELPTON, 4, Crane Court, Fleet St., London. PURIFYING MEDICAL GALVANISM FLAS CONQUERED some of the most obstinate com- plaints afterall other remedies have failed. HIALE'S IMPROVED ELECTRIC BELTS and BATTERIES for wearing next the body without blistering or injuring the skin. These appliances are PERFECT GENERATORS OF ELECTRICITY, and are most comfortable in wear. Price Ons Guinea. JRHBUMATIGM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, and GOUT are speedily REMOVED by this powerful Agent. ELECTRIC BELT and SUSPENSOR, for MEIN, for YARICOCELE, Nervous Debility, and Exhaustion, Bladder W: ete, Pamphlets Gratis. Consultations Free. HALE & SON, Medical Galvanists 117, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON. Pice 52s. ESTABLISHED 35 YEARS (1870). (THE CHARING CROSS BANK. 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, E.C., and 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London. Assets, £694,403. Liabiliti ‘372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted w hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trade and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without removal. Also on deeds, policies, and Distance no object. Easy terms. sy per cent. allowed on Current account balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to 3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal per cent. per annum. * The Termin. or call for ‘A. WILLIAMS, HJ. TALL, BIRKBECK BANK ESTABLISHED 1851, Current Accounts. 2 % Intercst allowed on minimum monthly balances when not drawn below £100. Devosits. 24% Interest allowed on Deposit Accounts. Advances made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. Apply C. F. Ravenscrorr, Secretary, Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. SULPHOLINE SKIN LOTION. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, able Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent... ‘Prospectus, Entirely fade away.

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Oct. 14th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST.,S.E Golf ‘Clubs, Balls, éc. Send for Art-List of all Golfer's Requisites. Largest Stock in the Provinces. T. HARRIS & SONS, RROYIDERS oF ALL ATHLETIC GOoDs, WINE STREET, BRISTOL. BOURNEMOUTH. OPENING of NEW GOLF COURSE QUEEN’S PARK. The New Golf Course in Queen's Park, of 18 holes (estimated bogie 82), laid out by the Corporation, under the supervision of J. H. Taylor, will be declared Open On WEDNESDAY, the 25th OCTOBER, 1905, by the MAYOR (J. ELMES BEALE, Esq., J.P.). Messrs. BRAID, HERD, TAYLOR, and VARDON (the Competitors in the recent International Match) will play the opening gaines:—Morning at 10.15, singles, partners to be drawn for. Afternoon at 2 30, foursome, as in International Match. VISITORS ARE INVITED, The Course has been declared by first-rate Golfers to be unsurpassed by any in the South oe England for quality and beauty of situation. After the Opening, Play will be continued by the Public. TARIFF AS AT MEYRICK PARK. £sd SINGLE ROUND... ~. E98 ANNUAL TICKETS (Ladies) 110 i ia) (Gentlemen) i B50 MONTHLY TICKETS (Ladies or Gentlemen)... 15 0 WEEKLY TICKETS * i ~~ 6 0 The Course is reached ina few minutes by direct Electric Tram from the Lansdowne, and Central and Boscombe Stations (fare 1d.), or from the Square and most Hotels (fare ad.). September, 1905. GEO. WM. BAILEY, Town Clerk. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Com One hour trom London. BATHS. 1 minute's walk from Golf of every description, including _ Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES anu MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56 Terms from Manacrr. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort, Near Golf Links and Pier, Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, whch cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thou-ands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium’ Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing, Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Collee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links, Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of PROPRIETOR. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANNS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. | | BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garacr. InSPEction Prt. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from | Golf Links, Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. Billiards; Electric Light; Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. New Entrance Lounge. | Tables. Separate Private Week-End Vickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare. | Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of | their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: ‘ Riposo, Bexhill."" SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Bill of Portland; recently rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect; good sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the Hotel during the Winter. Misses F. A, and C.C. SMITH, Proprietors. A, THE CHILDRENS: BREAKFAST 4c0@K LA wp Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8. Charles Dickens' OLIVER TWIST. | Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. MR. TREE Fagin Mr. TREE. Nancy + Miss ConsTANCE COLLIER. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (Mr. WaTTs) open 10 to 10. HAFTESBURY THEATRE, Sole Lessee and Manager THOM W RYLEY To-Nicut and Every EveNinG, at 8.30. MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SuTRO. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Box Office open ro till ro. Telephone 6867 Gerrard. E™PrRe. Leicester Square. EVERY EVENING at 8, The New Military Divertissement, THE BUGLE CALL, in which MLLE, ADELINE GENEE, Premiere Danseure will make her Reappearance. EMPIRE. A REVUE, EMPIRE. entitled ‘Rogues and Vagabonds,"’ By Geo. Grossmith, Junr. Mr. W. LOUIS BRADFIELD, An Excerpt from MADAME SHERRY. Supported by a Specially Selected Variety Programme. Box Office ro to 7. Telephone 3527 Gerrard. LELANT. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf 7 links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—“ T.B.H.," 'Evelyns,” Uxbridge. GOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf _Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as ‘Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two etn and large recreation rooms, servants’ | sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light’ and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Rosinsox, on Property. GREAT YARMOUIH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FUR SHING, by Marte & Co., of London A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance. — Fishing in the Broads. ‘Larft extremely moderate PROMENADE CONCERTS. — QUEEN’S HALL. To-NiGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 8. QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA. Conductor: Mr. Henry J. Woop. 1/- to 5/-. Usual Agents, Chappell's Box Office, Queen’s Hall, and Queen’s Hall Orchestra (Ltd.), 320, Regent Street. Rosert Newman, Manager. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the above Apvr, ManaGer, Geo. Newnes, Lrp., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C. iv.

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NAVY AND ARMY THE KING. Oct. lth, 1905. The Southern Alps, The Ice-Regien of New Zealand, And AORANGI, “The Cloud-piercer.”’ “sooxinc to MOUNT COOK. Return Excursion Tickets for the through journey by rail to Fairlie, thence by coach to Mount Cook Hermitage, returning wa Kurow or Fairlie, or by rail to Kurow, thence by coach to Mount Cook Hermitage, returning v/a Fairlie, will be issued between the rst November and 31st March, available for return for three months (subject to the coach portion of the journey being completed on or before 30th April). Return Fares (including Coach-fares) :— First Class. Second Clas:. From Dunedin ue uw. L417 6 At 5 0 From Christchurch .... ees 410 0 4°92 6 The journey may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop after travelling twenty-five miles from the original starting station, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. The Grandeur of the Scenery of this District has No Parallel outside the Polar Regions. Hanmer Plains Hot Springs. THROUGH BOOKING BY RAIL AND COACH TO THE SPRINGS. Return Excursion Tickets to Hanmer Plains, available for return for three months, will be issued daily throughout the year from Invercargill and Dunedin, and from Christchurch, Papanui, and Kaiapoi daily, between 1st October and 30th April (and thereafter thrice weekly, viz., on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). Return through Fare (by rail and coach), First Class :— From Christchurch and Papanui 253 a te Aly 382 602 From Kaiapoi ra ae we ae : ae 1 0) From Dunedin ee = a a ag = 3.5 =O From Invercargill .... — a a oy ss 45 0 The journey may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop after travelling ten miles from the original starting station, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. For further particulars of trains and coach and steamer service in connection with tourist excursions, see Official Pocket Time Table issued by the Railway Department, which can be obtained at railway stations, price one penny. The Railway Department is not responsible for the coach or steamer services conducted by private enterprise, and is not answerable for their fulfilment. Head Office, Wellington, November, 1905. BY ORDER.

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Oct. 14th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. = & > JOLLY & SON Practical Furriers and Costumiers, f PS e~ COLLEGE GREEN, BRISTOL. Fur Coats, Capes, Stoles & Muffs MADE FROM PICKED SKINS. SPECIALITY in genuine Fur Sets at moderate prices, from £2 to 2200. Estimates free for every description of Fur work. MELBA. pono Charming Set, as Illustration. White Fox oe BE Ae JOLLY & SON’S Booklet on Pointed ,, £5 5s. ‘“‘Furs and Fur Animals” sent free on application. THRESHER’S MOTOR COAT, In WATERPROOF BEAVER, MELTON, or FRIEZE. Selected Skins. In other Furs, from £2 to £45. HEAVY TREBLE FRIEZE FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. WATERPROOF, WITHOUT FUR OR LEATHER. Price £8 8s. THRESHER & GLENNY, Sporting Tailors & General Outfitters, 152 & 153, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. “A BOON TO THE WEARY.” THE ONLY TABLE THAT YOU CAN READ AND TAKE MEALS OR WRiTE AT THE SAME T.ME. ADJUSTABLE TO ANY HEICHT. CARRIACE PAID TO ANY STATION. ONLY OF B. MAGGS & CO., Bedding Specialists and Manufacturers of INVALID FURNITURE. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 4, ROYAL PROMENADE, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. ESTABLISHED 1850. TELEPHONE 6%6. 42/- WHEN SELECTING FROM YOUR JEWELLERS A PATENT GOLD ‘SELF-CLOSING BRACELET BE SURE THAT YOU GET SAUNDERS @ SHEPHERD’S. DS PT i501 5 M " UNSURPASSED THe : For Beauty OF ORIGINAL DESIGN aND Make. WOoRKMANSHIP. AS WATCH BRACELETS THEY ARE IDEAL. N.B.—Every Bracelet stamped inside with Trade Mark “ FLEXINE.” Wholesale only—Saunpers & SHEPHERD, Ltp., Lonpon. ST. JACOBS OIL CURES LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, RHEUMATISM, Neuralgia Soreness Bruises Stiffness And Bodily Aches and Pains. _, In 1/13 and 2/6 sizes. Of all Chemists. CONQUERS PAIN! vi.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) OCTOBER 14th, 1905. THE BRISTOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 454. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 1905. Price 6p. Bassano, Tue Ricur Hon. Sir ALEXANDER ACLAND-HOOD, Bart., M.P. Member for West Somerset, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. (See page 45.)

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Oct. 14th, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs ant literary contributions, Contributors ar: requested to place their names and addresses on their 3 , and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and THE Vol. XXI. No. 454. THE KING. fst] 4 AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. & WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY. THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. K I N G label must be Saturday, Oct. 14, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. photographs shouli be refurnel, @ sufficiently stamped and directet enclosei for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain an: Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Booksialls. The Pub- lisher would a.ivise subscribers to THE KING fo onier the paper regularly from a io:al Lookseller or Newsagent; but should any the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an . article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. I; it is desired that rejected The HE KING AND LORD BARNARD. —From Brougham to Raby Castle is a long motor drive, but the ancestral home of the Nevilles is worth going a long way to visit. Lord Barnard’s Durham home is near the little town of Staindrop, where Canute is reputed to have had a castle, and in 1131 the yearly rent of Raby was four pounds sterling. ‘The present castle dates from the middle of the fourteenth cen- tury, and though it has twice sustained attack, it has never been regularly besieged. Among the most interesting parts of it are the kitchens, which occupy the whole of one of the towers. From Durhain King Edward returns to London, and next week will see him and Queen Alexandra both back in the capital after their holidays. The Prince of Wales has been down to Sandringham again for a week, but is expected back almost immediately, and be and the Princess willleave London next week for their long projected tour through our Indian Empire, where they will be as hea: tily wel- come as they were in the Colonies. Tur Royat Tour To Inpis.— Quite quietly, and without any previous announcement, the “ Re- uown” and the“ Terrible” weighed anchor on Sunday morning and left Portsmouth tor Genoa, there to await the coming of the Prince and Princess of Wales to embark for Bombay. Genoa is justly proud of her position as Italy's chief seaport, and has honoured the memory of the two men who did so much to give her tbat distinction. To the Duke of Galliera, who intcrested himself in the harbour works, and Raffaela Rubattino, founder oct one of the gveat Italian shipping firms, statues have been raised; and in addition to her other charms Genoa can claim to have, in the grounds of the Villetta Dinegro, one of Italy's most beautiful parks, and one which is even held to rival the Pincio Gardens of Rome. It is ex- pected that the Prince and Princess of Wales will leave next week, as they are due afl Bombay March PER MARE, Editorial Ofjices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—‘‘ INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—]-12, SOUTHAMPTON Srreet, STRAND, W.C. early in the second week of next month. A glance at theitinerary for the first month’s travel in India shows that it was not without reason that a specially comfortable train has been pre- pared for the Royil tourists. They are to visit a round dozen of towns in that time, and will not be staying a clear week in any one of them. MISS ELEANOR TRAFFORD Daughter of the Hon. Mrs. Trafford, who is a sister of Baron Petre. Traftor’ is a native of Norfolk, her home being at Wroxham Hall, Norwich. Tue Saxe-Copura Weppinc.—This week sees the marriage of the Duchess of Albany's son to Princess Victoria Adelaide of Schleswig- Holstein at the little chapel of the bride's home at Glicksburg. The Duchess is naturally there, and among other Royalties the Kaiser is present in person, and King 32 = difficulty be experiencei in obtait- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate 10 which figure each name refers of Hvents. PER TERRAM. Edward is represented by Prince Arthur of Connaught. The most interesting of the wedding presents is undoubtedly that from the bridegroom's mother to her daughter-in-layw- elect. The Court dress, which forms part of the present, is fitted with a train that was part of the Duchess of Albany’s own wedding dress, nearly twenty-four yearsago, and the two broad straps of satin by which the train is attached to the dress have frills of magnificent Brussels lace, which is a present from the bridegrcom. Indeed, the young Duke of Saxe-Coburg bids fair to become as keen a collector of lace as his cousin the Prince of Wales is of stamps, for l:e has be- come imbued with quite a passion for lace since he inherited a col- lection of Carrickmacross and Brussels varieties from a relative a few years ago. KinG GrorGeE OF GREECE.—We have been honoured with many visits from Royal personages dur- ing this year, but none has becn more welcome than will be King George of Greece when he comes next month. His visit will be an unofficial one, and, indeed, so democratic a King would probably be somewhat wearied by the atten- tions and functions of a State visit, for King George may be not in- aptly spoken of as a President- King. He himself has said more than once that he could be ashappy at Athens were he chief magistrate and not a crowned head, and his popularity with his subjects is in large measure due to his free and easy intercourse with them. He roams around Athens, when the mood takes him, as any ordinary citizen would, and though he is everywhere recognised, and every- where saluted, there is no “ mob- bing.” “ The King of Greece must be a clever inan,” said an English statesman early in the last century; and since King George has sat upon the throne for over forty years, there is no further need of testimony to 1 s asa diplomatist and aruler. For his sist sake and on his own account King George will be heartily received in this country. Pre Miss S$ powe

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Oct. 14th, 1905. THE KING. NAVY AND ARMY. Lavis, Edetipurne. ~ THE OPEN CROQUET TOURNAMENT AT EASTBOURNE. Mrs. Spurgin, Miss Whitaker, Mr. King-Brooke, Mr. W. H. Abbey, Mrs. L. ver, Mr. Winch, Miss Horne, Miss Fox, last week's meeting, including Miss B 3 . Buttanshaw, Mrs. Talbot, Mi I, S. Whitfield, Miss Carrenter, Mr. Pemberton, Mr. O'Callaghan, and Mr. Hodgson \ | Wilh Ny \ Some of the competitors and officials at Miss E. Fox, Mrs. Erskine, Mr. H. Corbally, Colonel Brooke, Mr. Akroyd, Mr sae ao ‘ att Mhe0 The THE CHOIR AT THE SHEFFIELD MUSICAL FESIIVAL. conductor was Herr Felix Weingariner, who obt The musical world was delighted last week with one of the most satisfactory festivals ever held. magnificent effects trom both choir and orchestra, 33

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Oct. 14th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS THE MARCH OF EVENTS. Copy right. THE FINISH OF THE VICTORIA HANDICAP, At the Hurst Park Autumn Meeting last Saturday the Victoria Handicap of £1,000 was won by Captain Laing's Antonio. CopyrR THE DAIRY SHOW AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL. A competitor in the Milking Trials. The Spencer Coronation Challenge Cup was won by Mr. George Taylor's Melody, the best dairy cow in the show. 34

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING Oct. Mth, 1905. THE FOOTBALL SEASON. Copyright, RUGBY AND ASSOCIATION MATCHES LAST WEEK. (1) Fryer the Fulham goal-keeper, who kept his charge so carefully last Saturday, when Fulham beat Brentford by 2 goals to nil. (2) The Brentford back in:ercepts a pass from a Fulham forward. (3) New Zealand v. Middlesex. In the middie of last week the New Zealand team added to their a ready large total of points by defeating Middlesex by 5 goals and 3 tries to nil. (4) Rosslyn Park v. London Scottish. At Rosslyn Park last Saturday, when the Lonjon Scottish won by 16 point to 3. (5) The New Zealand back, Wallace, preparing to convert a try. On Saturday the ‘blacks,’ as they are called, journeyed to Durham, where they met and overcame the home team by 16 points to 3. These points repr. sent the first try scored agaist the team Bb)

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Oct. 14th. 1905. Tue Kino's New Atpe-pe-Camp.—Colonel H. C. Money, C.B., of the Chatham Division Royal Marines, is the King’s new Aide-de- Camp. He succeeds Colonel Bridge, a New- foundlander, and one of several distinguished brothers. Colonel Money, too, has a con- nection with Greater Britain, for his wife, whom he married earlier in the year, is a Colonial. He has seen much active service since 1879 in Africa, where he fought against the Zulus. Three years later he was in the field again, this time in Egypt, where he earned special mention in despatches for his gallantry at Kassas- sin, for here, by a brilliant little bit of fighting, two of the enemy's Krupp guns were captured. In the Soudan Cam- paign of 1884 he did much useful work as Regimental Transport Officer, and in the South African War his tact and forbearance served him well as Commandant of Prisoners of War at Green Point. In this connection he was highly praised by Lord Roberts. THROUGH AMERI- can Eyes. — Mr. Jobn Morgan Rich- ards is about to publish a book of reminiscences. They should be interest- ing, for his memories go back to the slave-holding days in the South, and to the Pacific Coast before there was a Trans-continental Railway. For nearly forty years he has been in business in this country, hence his reflections on English and Ameri- can commercial methods should be suggestive. Mr. Richards is the father of Mrs. Craigie (John Oliver Hobbes), and the husband of a gifted Canadian, whose father was a Nova Scotian of weight inhis day. In truth, Mr. Richards, his wife, and daughter are all extra- ordinarily individual and strongly contrasted. The whole world knows Mrs. Craigie’s title to fame, but it is not so familiar with the fact that Mrs. Craigie’s father is one of the deacons of the City Temple. As the proprietor of the Academy for some years, Mr. Richards must, too, have seen something of the inside of journalism. His book is sure to be read with much interest. THE OWNER OF THE CULLINAN DiaMonpd.— Not long since the Cullinan Diamond fonnd in the Premier Mine was the sensation of the Wife of Mr. Henry Cosmo Bonsor, chairman of the South Eastern Railway. given by the proprietors of the News of the World at the third annual tournament of the Professional Golfers THE KING. day. A few days ago another, even larger, and perfectly flawless, was discovered. A few yearssince the property was Joachim Prinsloo’s farm, and believed to be diamondiferous. But the old man would not allow any one to test it, and his price for it was £55,000, double what it was before the war. The big Rand financiers hesitated. But Mr. T. Cullinan, a Cape Colonist, who had gone to the Trans- vaal in the Barberton gold rush of 1884, had faith in the mine, and staked his whole fortune, made as a builder and contractor, Up to last January the profits on it on it. MRS. COSMO BONSOR Association, held last week at Walton Heath, were £760,000, siuce when it has produced the two largest diamonds in the world. Mr. Cullinan is one of the candidates in the field for the new Transvaal Legislature. He belongs to the Responsible Government Party. A New Departure.—Mr. W. P. Reeves, the High Commissioner for New Zealand, has been made a member of the Advisory Com- mittee on Commercial Intelligence as supplied to the Board of Trade, This is a new depar- tyre which will be watched with much interest. 36 Mrs. Bonsor presented the priz AND HIS No one can accuse Mr. Reeves of inefficiency. Whether one agrees with him or not, his ability is unquestioned. As he is, also, independent, and fiercely contemptuous of tradition for tradition’s sake, he is certain to make himself felt in Whitehall. But another Colonial is a vital force in the Board of Trade —Mr. Bonar Law, the Parliamentary Under- Secretary. In connection with this new departure, it is interesting to remember that the first Minister to go from the counting-house to the Cabinet was Edward Ellice the elder, a Canadian. Tue KinG’s Grapes.— The fa- mous old vine at Hampton Court, re- housed and carefully tended, has this year produced some 500 magnificent clusters of grapes, and many patients in hospital are enjoying the delicious fruit, thanks to the kindly thought of the King. The vine is now 137 years old, andisstill capable of bearing 800 bunches a year. It reached its record rather more than a decade ago, when over 2,000 bunches matured; but such excessive output was found to spoil the quality of the subse- quent season's pro- duce, and conse- quently the number of clusters was kept within moderate limits. Perhaps one of the reasons for the fruit’s medicinal qualities is the water at Hampton Court, which has just been discovered to be similar to the wells of Tunbridge and Scarborough. The particular well which has been tested has been supplying water to the engines of a railway com- pany for the past ten years. THACKERAY AND LeicH Hunt. —It is curious that both Thackeray and Leigh Hunt should have been com- memorated in dif- ferent parts of Lon- don in the same week. For in the forties and fifties of the last century they lived very near each other—Leigh Hunt in Edwardes Square and Thackeray in Young Street, Kensington. When he moved from Upper Cheyne Row (where a tablet was placed recently) Hunt was on the threshold of his happiest and most prosperous period, and it was during his occupation of No. 32 that he produced some of his best work. It was in Kensington, too, that Thackeray produced three of his finest books—* Vanity Fair,” “ Esmond,” and “ Pendennis,” Digitized by Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 1th. 1905, TWO NEW ARMOURED CRUISERS Cozens, Southsea, THE ‘‘DUKE OF EDINBURGH’? AT PORTSMOUTH, The “ Duke of Edinburgh" arrived at Portsmouth jast week from Pembroke, where she was built, preparatory to undergoing her trials, The '* Duke of Edinburgh" was laid down in February, 1903, and has therefore been just over thirty-one months completing. THE LAUNCH OF THE ‘NATAL.’ The '‘Natal’' is a sister ship to the ‘‘Duke of Edinburgh.’" She was launched at Barrow on September 30 by the Duchess of Devonshire, having been twenty months on the stocks. The ‘' Natal"’ is of 13,550 tons displacement, and is to carry six 9°2-in, and ten 6-in, guns. 2 (From a photograph by Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim.) 37

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Oct Mth 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. SIGN of the al motor industr ed conditions of the is to be found in the asing number of firms who make known their plans for the yearly incr coming season while the autumn is vet young. There was a time when the Paris show was the occasion for all the leading makers to reveal the secrets, which they had jealously guarded up till then, for fear, so they asserted, that their rivals might copy the improvements and alterations which were the result of experience gained during the preceding twelve months. During the year or two, however, manufacturers have shown a anxiety to anticipate the exhibitions by pub- lishing particulars of their new mode months in advance. As a matter of fact, in it would be difficult to know whether a given car should be described more accurately as a late type of one year or an early type of the next. A reason for this change may probably be found in the comparative absence of novelty in modern motor design. For some time past the makers appear to have been ringing the changes upon features with which every motorist is familiar. There are, for instance, about half-a-dozen ways in which the engine valves may be arranged, all of which have given satisfactory results. The designers wander from one to the other in their indecision, but have long since ceased to claim any originality for the position which they may happen to choose for the time being. The same un- certainty can be observed in regard to other portions of the mechanism, and any tendency that may exist towards one fixed design is exceedingly slow, for the very good reason that it is almost impossible to decide which of many alternatives is really the best. These somewhat general remarks have been prompted by a recent examination of a many marked some some cuses great German firm abandoning its traditional altitude of secrecy. I remember that at the Paris Exhibition in December, none of the Mercédés 1903, new models for the THE ELIMINATING ensuing year was shown, the explanation that was given to me by an attendant at the stand being that there was a fear that the French firms might seize the occasion to copy the Mercédés improvements. Last December there was no such reticence; distinct surprise to find a in London as early as 1906 Mercédés September, 1905. THE The Christie FINISHING-POINT FOR specimen of a 1g06 pattern Mercédés chassis of 7o-h.p., which has not only arrived in England at this early date, but has been sold to a well- known motorist. and by this time is probably in actual use. It was quite a shock to find the THE Car completing the first round in the Eliminating VANDERBILT CUP RACF. Trials. Everyone admires the famous German cars, which remain as they have been since the astonished the world in rgo2, unrivalled in point of material, finish, and but the latest model famous “ forty " excellence ; general 33 TRIALS FOR THE Mr. Walter White driving a White Steamer, but it was a shows that the Cannstatt firm can longer claim to lead the fashion in design. is apparent 7o-h.p. chassis, The truth of this directly one examines assertion the new Tofica’ VANDERBILT CUP RACE. the only steam car in the race. whose leading features will, I am informed, be incorporated into all next year’s models. The Mercédes firm has adopted the direct drive from engine to differential on the top speed, a feature whic’) had already become almost universal among the leading makers. The arrangement of the gear-box, moreover, is by no means novel, as it is practically identical with that first introduced by the Mors Company in 1903, and followed by the makers of the English Crossley in 1g04. The objection to the ordinary direct drive is that increased efficiency on the top speed is secured at the expense of decreased efficiency on the lower gears, as in the latter case the power has to be transmitted through two pairs of cog-wheels before it reaches the counter shalt, or live axle. As a result there is a greater loss of power through friction when using the hill-climbing gears than in the old-fashioned arrangement of the gear-box, though some compensation is to be found in the lessening of noise and the ability to surmount steeper gradients without changing down from the highest Nevertheless, in one or two instances makers have considered the loss of hill-climbing power entailed by the direct drive so serious that they have actually re- verted to the old system. In the Mors and Crossley cars, however, the difficulty has been overcome by placing bevel wheels at the extremities of both the gear shafts, so that the top speed remains a direct drive, and the lower speeds become only once, instead of twice, removed from a direct drive. This system the Mercédés firm has now adopted, the only important detail alteration being that an internally toothed wheel is used, instead of a clog-clutch, for the purpose of making the connection between the primary shaft and the bevel pinion which provides the direct drive on the fourth speed. Next in importance to the gear-box is the new Mercédés carburettor, though here again gear.

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NAVY AND ARAY. the principle is not entirely new, however original the details may be. Instead of the ordinary single spray jet, there are four jets with different sized apertures, and four mixing pipesleading into a common throttle chamber. The first and smailest is only used when the engine is running light and the throttle is nearly closed. As the throttle is opened wider, the three larger jets are successively ee “EINE The tonneau of the car, which is a 12-h.p. Sunbeam, is occupied by Mr. Ev brought into operation, so that at full load what are practically three separate car- burettors are employed in supplying the engine with gas. The whole apparatus is exceedingly ingenious, and far less compli- cated than would appear from the description. In fitting ball bearings to the crank shalt Mercédes firm is of its new motor the THE KING. adopting a practice which was first introduced in 1904 by the makers of the Hotchkis cars, The innovation was regarded as a very daring one at the time, but I believe that the experi- ment has proved perfectly successful, and during the past year several designers in this country and abroad have followed suit. One of the minor hardships to which the attention of the Royal Commission on Motor \ —— SOME FAMOUS WELSH MOTORISTS. Thomas on the right, Trathe might be usefully drawn is that which often results from the clause in the present Act requiring a driver to produce his licence when demanded by a police constable. No one is infallible, and however anxious a motorist may be to observe the law, there is hound to come a time when he finds hiinself diiving a car without the unecessary licence 39 Oct. Mth, 1905, upon his person. A moment's forgetfulness may land him in a police-court, with the inevitable result of a fine, and an endorse- ment on the precious licence which, according to the present Act, can never be erased. It is sometimes alleged that a driver is never asked to produce his licence unless he has been concerned in an accident, or has committed an offence. Such, however, is far from being the | — } | | ~ Koverss, Liandrindod ells n Roberts (who is sitting on the leit), Mr, Lloyd-George, M.P., in the centre, and Sir Alfred case, as in some districts the police vary the monotony of timing cars by stopping every motorist and asking to see his licence. Quite recently a luckless mechanic, engaged in some trivial roadside repair, ws the victin of this irritating officiousness, and was actually fined £5 because he had left his licence on another of his employer's cars, Rvpivron.

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Oct. Ith, 1905. On the THE KING. AND HIS Links. EDITED BY A. J. ROBERTSON. HE professional tournament organised by the Professional Golfers’ Association for {240 in prizes given by the News of the Wor d, was closed last week at Walton Heath. The arrangements by Mr. W. Herbert Fowler the playing of the final matches left nothing to be great made for desired, and everything went with the utmost players qualified medal conditions in the various sec- tional competitions held in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The absentees were Massey, North Berwick, and Collins, Llan- dudno, who were indisposed, and, singularly had been together. The quality of the golf played was of a high order, and the Walton Heath gathering certainly holds out some hope that in the near futnre the younger and lesser known players will force themselves into the front rank. The eucouraging symptoms of the meeting in this direction were seen in the of Vardon by Rowland Jones, and Taylor by Mitchell; but though such victories ought to have stimulated Jones and Mitchell, their form in the subsequent matches did not attain the same high level. These players seem to be lacking just the amount grit, coolness, dour determination, or what- r qualities make up the great match player, required to cause them to hold their own on level terms with Braid, Herd, Vardon, and Taylor. Occasionilly the younger men have flashes of brilliant form which make them as good and often better than the quartette, but they cannot keep that form up and consoli- date it into a normal playing style. smoothness. under Thirty-two enough, drawn ot some defeat younger ot ev Braid had a very hard time of it, especially in the later rounds. His hardest match was that wherein he defeated his International colleague Herd at the nineteenth hole, while Uilyett. THE RECREATION OF AN ACTOR. Mr. Lewis Waller finds the best relaxation to the absorbing strain of his profession in a round of the br zy links. in the final with Tom Vardon there were times in the first half of the round when it looked as if the Sandwich professional might be able in the end to overthrow his formidable opponent. But he who beats Braid must be richly endowed with the moral faculty of with- standing the enormous tension of a prolonged strain, and must be able to play golf over an extended series of holes with the lowest fractional amount of error. It is here where Tom Vardon failed, and in the end Braid deservedly won the first prize by 4 and 3 to play. At the close of the tournament the pro- fessionals gathered round the verandah to witness the ceremony of presenting the prizes by Mrs. Cosmo Bonsor. Braid was handed the £100 won by him as the first prize in the tournament, and also a cheque for £90, a silver tea service, and an_ illuminated testimonial subscribed by members of the Walton Heath Club to celebrate his victory in the Open Championship and as a mark of personal respect. Tom Vardon received the second prize of £30, Rowland, Jones, and Mitchell £15 each, Taylor, Lewis, Rowe, and Hutchison £10 each. The new golf course in Queen’s Park, Bournemouth, of eighteen holes (estimated “ Bogey" 82), laid cut by the Corporation under the supervision of J. H. Taylor, will be declared open on Wednesday, October 25, by the Mayor, Mr. J. Elmes Beale, J.P. Braid. Herd, Taylor, and Vardon (the competitors in the recent International match) will play the opening games: Morning, at 10.15, singles (partners to be drawn for); afternoon, at 2.30, foursome as in International match. Visitors are invited. The course has been declared by first-rate players to be unsurpassed by any in the South of England for quality and beauty of situation. Alter the opening play will be continued by the public. The tariff will be the same as at Meyrick Park: Singe round, 1s.; annual tickets, ladies, £1 1s., gentlemen, £1 5s.; monthly tickets, ladies or gentlemen, 15s.; weekly tickets, ladies or gentlemen, 6s. The course is reached in a few minutes by direct electric tram from the Lansdowne, and Central and Boscombe Stations (fare 1d.), or from the Square and most hotels (fare 2d.). The tournament of the Professiona! Golfers’ 4 presenting the prizes to the winners, which included the first p' the members of the Walton Heath Club to Braid, oclaAtiON, is Standing at th THE sociation was brought to a close table PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT AT WALTON HEATH. to d_ professional and Mr ze of £100 tached to the club. Mr. C W. Herbert Fowler (minus cap) stands to the 40 st week on the fine course at Walton Heath raid, a cheque for £90, a silver tea servic Mrs. Cosmo Bonsor is here represented and an illuminated testimonial as a gift trom Golters” Miéville, the secretary of the Professiona st ot Mrs. Cosmo Bonsor,

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NAVY AND ARMY, On The hon. secretary of the Ilkley Golf Club writes: “In your issue of September 23, in ‘The Traveller’ article, you published a photograph of the Ilkley Golf Links, stating below the picture that one of the attractions of Ilkley was its picturesque eighteen-hole course. Your readers would naturally think that the photograph represented the course of the Ilkley Golf Club. I am directed to point out that the photograph, which must be nearly ten years old, represents a part of the club’s original nine-hole course, which was left seven years ago. The club-house shown was then removed, considerably enlarged, and re-erected on the present eighteen-hole course on the other side of the river Wharfe. Part of the club’s original nine-hole course is now held by the Ilkley Moor Golf Club. The Ilkley Golf Club, one of the first to take up the game in Yorkshire, was instituted in 1890, and removed from the moor in 1898, when the nine-hole course became too restricted for the membership, which now numbers 290.” THE BURGESS GOLFING SOCIETY, EDINBURGH. F all the many courses in the vicinity of Edinburgh, Barnton has indisput- able claim to first consideration, if only for historical reasons. The Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society is, in point of antiquity, the second extant club in the United Kingdom, yield- ing only to Blackheath. The year 1735 appears to be the accepted date of its birth, though the minutes that have survived do not go further back than 1773. In the latter year, as we learn from interesting extracts published by Mr. Robert Clark in his “Golf, a Royal and Ancient Game,” three members, in considera- tion of the death or defection of most of the “old members,” elected several new players and gave the club a new lease of life. In 1800 the club was incorporated, for the better management of its increased funds, and so forth, as a society, under a “ Seal of Cause,” which was a charter issued, in bygone days, THE KING. the golf, except short play and putting (save the mark!), has long been impossible. In 1875, the Burgess Society “ flitted”” to Musselburgh, and in June of that year their new club-house as opened, before what was considered ge‘ number of members, twenty-four couples starting for [two rounds of, the green Oct. 14th, 1905. Links. The council engaged the services of the most successful greenkeeper then available— Peter Lees, now at Mid-Surrey—who had already shown his ability in adapting inland turf to the purposes of the game at Mortonhall and the Braids. In wonderfully short time the course, which is of undulating !character, and Dow..te, 3b. andrews, THE AMATEUR CHAMPION AT,ST. ANDREWS. Mr. A.G. Barry, the Amareur Champion, playing off the tie for the King William IV. Medal, at the autumn meeting of the Royal ard Ancient Ciub. (nine holes), and eighty-two members and friends sitting down to the opening dinner at night. In just twenty years the Society moved again, as Musselburgh was too crowded a green, and in May, 1895, their present course at Barnton was opened. At first they had the use of Barnton House, of which we give a photograph, as a club-house. It is a very fine THE BURGESS SOCIETY'S TROPHIES. The silver clubs were presented by the Lord Proyost and mag strates of ‘dinburgh; the other trophies are mentioned in the accompanying article. not by the Crown, but in this case by the Corporation of the City of Edinburgh. All this time the club were playing on the Bruntsfield Links ‘near Edinburgh,” as the minutes of 1773 have it. In those days the links were almost in the middle of the city, and old baronial mansion, standing on an eminence in the beautiful park of which the course now forms a part, and is, alas! now quickly falling into hopeless disrepair. In 1898 the fine com- modious club-house, costing nearly £10,000, was completed, 41 He won the medal. is enclosed by a belt of trees, was brought into splendid playing order. The putting greens responded readily to the treatment of sand and roller. Since the opening the club has flourished increasingly. The part of the park which was acquired on a perpetual lease consisted of about 100 acres in the western portion of the policy. It has been admirably laid out both for a tes of the long and the short game. Artificial sand bunkers have been judiciously placed to guard the approaches to the holes, while the natural and true putting greens are the admiration of all who play upon them. The longest holes are the sixteenth and seventeenth, which extend to about 600-yds. The shortest are the seventh and eighth, where a first-class driver can reach the green off the tee. Between these distances there are abundant varieties. Owing to the fact that recent additions to membership have been drawn largely from bench and bar and the well-to-do professional and commercial classes, the course, which can be reached within a quarter of an hour after leaving the city, is patronised by a constant flow of players. The social character of the Burgess Society gatherings is quite a noteworthy feature of the club life. The club are rich in golf trophies, and in the periodical competitions they invariably bring out a large number of members, and commonly bring together some of the most brilliant golfers of the Edinburgh district. It may be interesting to quote, without comment, a few passages from the old minute books, to give some idea of the life of the club in its youth. “ Bruntsfield Links, rst July, 1774. “The meeting was of opinion that a boy should be made choice of and engaged to call on each member the names of those and that he shall who propose dining on that da serve as waiter in time of dinner, and also attend the Preses on the Sa urdays as a caddie for carrying his ved that a suit of cloat be immediately furnished, to be worn by him on Satur- days and Sundays only. In consideration of his trouble he is to be paid Six shillings per quarter from the funds of the Society.’ ‘ Bruntsfield Links, 9th April, 1784 ‘*The Society authorise the Treasurer to pay the officer the price of a pair of shoes on account ot the clubs. They also

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Oct. Mth, 1905, THE KING. AND IS On the Links. Jate increase of members, which occasioned a great deal of additional walking to him.” “ Bruntsfield Links, 13:h May “Mr, Scott betted One Guinea with Mr. that he would drive a ball from the Golf House, Bruntsfield Links, over Arthur Seat, at 45 strokes. “Mr. Scott lost “Mr. Brown betted with Mr. Spalding one gallon of whisky that he would drive a ball over Arthur Seat on the same terms and at the same number of strokes is the above bet. “Mr. Spalding lost, as Mr. Brown drove his bali in 44 strokes." 1815, 1'Dowall The silver clubs in our illustration are both gifts from the Lord Provost and Magistrates of the City of Edinburgh, that to the left having been presented, when the other was full, in the year 1884. ch retiring captain hangs on the club a silver ball of the pattern most in vogue at the time when he demits office, a custoin whereby an interesting record THE BARNTON COURSE, of the history of the golf ball is kept. Between A general view of the holes about the middle of the round. The bunker in the centre protects the 16th green, the club, and the winner of the first club handicap prize has his name engraved thereon year by \ear. On the extreme right is the “Duncan” Cup, given in 1903, not long before his death, by the late “ Father” of the club, Mr. William Duncan, Solicitor to the Supreme Courts, who was admitted to the club on August 28, 1869. At present the Burgess Society is captained by Mr. Mackie, Provost of Leith; the hon. treasurer is Mr. G. H. Carphin; and the hon. secretary, Mr. J. W. - Deas. With the help of a chaplain (!) and a council of eight, these manage the aflairs of this ancient and flourishing society. THE LAHINCH MEETING. HE Lahinch Fortnight was brought to a close in circumstances which make the club meeting one of the most successful A view of the course on the way to the 16th hole, in the history of the club. The weather, YHE BARNTON LINKS. the clubs hangs the ‘ Gray” Challenge Trophy, which is played for annually in a handicap “ Bogey" competition. Now going trom leit to right along the shelf, we have first an interesting relic of the bygone days of the club, the snuff-mull, from 1854 the prize in the anunal match between the Bruntsfield Links Club and the Burgess, and won out- right some years ago by the latter. The tall embossed jug was presented by the late Mr. Robert Croall of Craigerook Castle, and is also played for annually. Next comes the Purves-Young Cup, presented by two gentle- men whose names it bears, members of the Burgess Society and the Royal Musselburgh respectively, the award in the yearly competi- tion between those twoclubs. The tall double- handled cup in the middle of the photograph is the Jubilee Cup, presented in 1897 in honour of her late Majesty. It is played tor each June, and the winner's name is engraved on the cup. The squat vessel, second trem the THE BARNTON LINKS. right, is the gilt of the stockbroker members ot A view of the home green, with stab’es and greenkeeper’s lodge beyond. as if to atone for the weeping skies, which damped the ardour of the South of Ireland championship players during the preced- ing week, smiled gaily throughout the club events, Crughaneer, the highest sand hill on the course, by the “enchanted bunker" going to the new seventh hole, must not be lightly invaded after gloaming, for the fairy ring: are full of dancing feet, and mortal golfer durst not pass thereby, lest “In shady nook, on moonlight night a Leprechaun,” he should spy! The Leprechaun, who wears “a_ scarlet cap and a coat of green,” is the fairies’ shoemaker and treasure keeper, and_ his hammer can be heard “tick, tack, tick” upon the “weeny shoon” if one gets belated at all in the vicinity, so the caddies aver. at all events steeped as they are in the dreamy folk lore and traditions of the {far west THE LINKS AT BARNTON, EDINBURGH. country. : Narnton House, formerly occupied by the famous Colonel Ramsay of Rarnton, and for a time used as a ‘The details of the competitions showed ala clubv-house by the society, entry for the Phelps Vase. The competitors 42

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th 1905, On the Links. = PER ae SS THE PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT AT WALTON’ HEATH. (1) Tom Vardon, the Sandwich professional, driving at the 2nd tee. (2) G Carter (Walton Heath), who played against Andrew Kirkaldy. (3) Harry Vardon, who was beaten by a hole, driving at the 13th tee. (4) Rowland Jones (Wimbledon Park), who beat Vardon, driving. (5) G. Duncan (Timperley) and J. Hepburn (Home Park) on the rst green. (6) James Braid driving off at the rst tee. (7) Taylor driving at the 4th tee. 43

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Oct. 14th, 1905, On the included Lord Dunalley, Sir Andrew Arm- strong, the Knight of Glin, and Mr. Sidney Fry, who, though playing at plus 6, fully maintained his reputation as ‘a Mid-Surrey crack" by winning the trophy for the third time. The McDonnell Cup for mixed foursomes also attracted a large entry, Mr. W. F. Todd and Mrs. Galway being the winners, defeating Mr. Sidney Fry and Miss Aungier in the final by 4 and 2. The Dunalley Cups (presented by Lord and Lady Dunalley for ladies’ four- somes) were won by Miss Jennings and Miss Shaw, and the Burns Lindlow Cup by Miss V. Plunkett. Miss F. Walker-Leigh (who was playing throughout the meeting in quite her old form) won Mrs. Shaw's prizes, both “ Bogey” and medal, being all even in the former competition, and returning a scratch score of go in the latter. The Aspirants’ Cup was carried off by Mr. A. Somerville, who defeated Major Willington by 5 and 4. GERTRUDE CRoWE. THE LINKS AT LEYSDOWN, SHEPPEY. T ESE links (illustrations of which are given) are situated on the extreme east coast of the Isle of Sheppey, adjoining the picturesque village of Leysdown, com- paratively unknown to the public, having only recently been opened up by railway com- munication. The course of eighteen holes was laid out facing the North Sea on a plan approved by J. H. Taylor, and in the opinion ot Messrs. Carter and Co. is “hard to beat anywhere.” The country around is of a very interesting and undulating nature, well wooded, and the island has many interesting historical associations. The air is exhilarating and bracing, and from the links there is a very pleasing view of the Kent Coast. The shipping from the river Swale, which divides the island from the mainland, is a good feature, and there is good anchorage for yachts. There is an old manor house on the links, which, with small expense, will make a most comfortable and up-to-date club-house, with billiard and card rooms, and twelve bedrooms, with shower and other baths, which will make a pleasant retreat for members and _ their wives. The morning boat-train from Holborn Viaduct or Victoria takes an hour and a-quarter to Queenborough, where there is always a Leysdown train waiting, the train to Leysdown taking about another quarter of an hour to the other side of the island. The annual subscription to the ‘club is two guineas, and no entrance fee is’ being at THE KING. LIHk Ss. AND HIS W. A. Kouch. THE COURSE AT LEYSDOWN. A view of the Leysdown course, with the club-house in the background. Wea. nuuch, GOLF AT LEYSDOWN. Mr. J. A. Atherton, the captain of the club, driving at the 2nd tee. W. A. Rowch. THE LEYSDOWN LINKS. Mr. W. D. Browne putting on the home green; Mr. T. H. P. Kolesar looking on. 44 present charged. Visitors are allowed to play on paying the daily charge of 1s. 6d. Special cheap railway tickets are issued to golfers. Correspondence. GOLF AT VALPARAISO. To tHE Epiror oF “THE KinG.” Sir,--It is with great interest that all golfers out here read your “On the Links.” I am sending you a copy of a new Spanish illus- trated, called Zig-Zag (published in Santiago), that is everything up to date, and is rather amusing in describing the game of golf, the funniest thing being the ‘‘ pequenas bolas de estano o plomo”—*small balls of tin or lead.” There are three proper golf links on the West Coast of South America, one at Vina del Mar, five miles from Valparaiso, a residential suburb where most of the people live. The links are on the race-course and are very poor, as the rails get in the way at nearly every hole, the race-course being more or less an oval a mile round. The views in Zig-Zag are taken at Vina del Mar, and you will notice the rails I mention. Concepcion in the South has a really good links inland, but sandy soil, and quite up to the form of good English inland links. The other course is Callao, the port of Lima, which is a seaside links. I have never been there, but hear it is quite good. As it is public ground, the golfers cannot do much to improve it. Mr. “ larapaca" Young has put up a 50-guinea challenge cup, to be called the “Tarapaca” Young West Coast Challenge Cup, to be competed for annually by all clubs on the West Coast of South America. The first competition for this cup was played in the middle of September on the Vina del Mar links. The only drawback is that the Valparaiso Golt Club (Vina del Mar links), being so much stronger than any other, are likely always to win.—lI am, etc., Geracp R. M. Harvey. FIXTURES. October 12-13-14.—Handsworth, Open Meeting. October 12-13 14.—Worcestershire, Autumn Meeting. October 1 Reigate Heath, Autumn Meeting. October 13.—Lewes, Autumn Meeting. October 13.—Hoylake, Ladies’ Autumn Meeting. October 13-14.—Sunningdale, Autumn Meeting. October 14.—Manchester, Captain's Cup. October 14.—Rye, Colt Medal and Challenge Plate. October 14.—Hanger Hill, Medal. October 14.— Limpsfield, Autumn Meeting. October 14.—West Herts, Autumn Meeting. October 14,—Wembley, Autumn Meeting. October 14.—Bushey Hall, Autumn Meeting. October 14,—R oyal St, George's, Autumn Meeting. October 16 ye, Mermnid Club Prizes. 21.—Wimbledon, Ladies’ Autumn Meeting. ‘voting Bec, Autumn Meeting. yling, Autumn Meeting. est Herts, Autumn Meeting. Rochester, Royal Naval Challenge Cup. pswich, Haskell Cup (final). ‘laygate, Autumn Meeting. October 2 Hankley Common, Autumn Meeting. October —Royal Worlington and Newmarket, Autumn Meeting. October 21 October 2 October 21 October 21 October 2

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NAVY AND ARMY. Political THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905, Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXV.— The Right Hon. Sir Alexander Acland-Hood, Bart., M.P. for the Wellington Division of Somerset, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. N the “glorious solitudes” of the sweet West Country, where the heather-tinted slopes of the wild Quantock Hills descend into one of those delightfully wooded combes which are the pride of West Somerset, there bursts on the view the smiling expanse ot the Bristol Channel, flanked by the hills of Somerset and Wales looming like bastions in the gateway of the broad Atlantic. Here, where open spaces of parkland alternate with the foliage-tringed margin of a charming lakelet, stands, and has stood for six centuries, one of “the stately homes of England,” the peerlessly beautiful St. Audries. Here the hero of the past Parliamentary Session, Sir Alexander Acland-Hood, the marshal and the victor of a hundred fights, and the man who even in the opinion ot the Opposition—has by his resourceiulness, tact, and indomitable energy been the iour of his Majesty's Government, has sought the ciousness of repose. It seems a hard t to intrude upon his privacy ¢ to force crude questions about the duties and anxieties ot a “ Chief Whip" upon the holder of that office at the close of (for him) the most arduous Session on record. Sir Alexander, however, is not only courteous to his foes, but very kind to many who have the honour of his acquaintance, and readily forgives the intrusion. He tells us of his daily official life, and we can judge in some degree of the labour it entails. He is at his office in Downing Street by 11.30 a.m., and busy dealing with his correspondence. From 12.30 to 1.15 he sees the Prime Minister, and after a hurried lunch is in his place in the House at 2 p.m., and is there in close attendance generally till one oclocl: next morning, and many atime till the “wee sma’ hours” have far advanced. Asked if this ceaseless round is not enlivened by dramatic enes or Irish humour, he gives his opinion that Parliament is duller than it used to be, that while the Irishmen are sometimes amusing, yet even obstruction has become dull and business-like. Of late years a Whip's cares have increased through sufficient Government supporters to make an appreci- able difference being gentlemen of advanced age; for instance, Sir Alexander's neigh- bour across the Quantocks, Mr. Stanley, M.P. for the Bridgwater Division, who has pluckily stuck to his duty, is 79 years of age, a time of life when unconscionably — late hours are not to be recommended. One of the most amusing incidents of the Session was the final episode, which might be labelled ~The Plot that Failed.” There came to Sir Alexander's e. —never mind how — the certain information that it was the intention ot the Opposition to delude the Government with huge majorities in the early part of the evening, and then to make a sudden onslaught on the Division Lobby. Worty-five members were in a Radical M.P.’s house, and they were in communication with the Irishmen. — Sir Alexander, however, kept his own party well in hand until 4.30 in the morning, and then, when it was discovered that he could still count on a majority, his foiled opponents were sent to bed! Even as he walked out of the House at five o'clock he met several coming in. Next evening the same tactics were tried, with this effect—that whereas the Governinent majority was 120 or thereabouts up till 12.15, it was then suddenly reduced to twenty-four. It was quite true that an Irishman asked Sir Alexander if he was going to search the cellars, and met with the retort, “Then you would take to the drains!" Sir Alexander intends to stay at St. Audries till Parliament meets again. Here he can find the noblest expanse for the sport he love fox-hunting and the chase of the wild st and the yellow harvest-fields are changing to stubble and waiting tor the sound ot “the frequent gun.” St. Audries is an ideal home, founded 600 years ago. The magni- ficent hall was added by the present owner's father, with its great windows emblazoned with the arms of the Hoods, the Aclands, and the Palmers, with double rows of oil portraits of many generations stretching away right up the big staircase, and dating from John Vernai of Fairfield, who flourished in 1450, to the late Sir Peregrine Acland, whose daughter LADY ALEXANDER ACLAND-HOOD Wife of the Conservative Member for the Wellington Division-of Somerset. united the lands and the two families in the person of her son, their present representa- tive. At one end the splendidly-carved antique Dutch screen is a sight in itself, surmounted by two notable trophies, the great flowing “jack” of Sir Alexander's great-grandfather, Captain Alexander Hood, and the flag he captured from the conquered French battle- ship in his last great sea fight off Brest. In this centenary year of Tratalgar, what sur- passing interest attaches itself to those fine engravings hanging in Sir Alexander Hood’s study! Here is the first Lord Bridport, England’s great rear-admiral at the stirring close of the eighteenth century; his brother, Lord Hood, who won a peerage by his signal victories on Britannia’s subject eleinent ; then Captain Alexander Hood, Sir Alexander's great-grandfather, who is depicted dying like Nelson in the moment of victory; and Sir Samuel Hood, another of Nelson’s great captains, who bears a most remarkable like- ness to Nelson himself, a likeness heightened by the familiar armless sleeve. He was great-great-uncle of Sir Alexander, created baronet in 1809, with remainder to the grandfather of the present holder. By the 45 way, Sir Alexander occupies the unique position of being the possessor of two baronetcies, the second having recently come to him through his grandmother, daughter of Sir Hugh Bateman, this baronetcy being the only one continued in the female line. Numerous are the relics of the “ brave days of old,” in which the Hoods won so much honour, appearing on the walls of St. Andries. There is the insignia of the Bath and stars and crosses of various Orders, the gold medal of the Nile, and the gold medal of the battle of Maida which the Hoods and the Aclauds (General Acland) were comrades in arms. Then there are thrilling sea pictures—the capture by Sir Samuel Hood ot a Russian ship in 1807, probably the last Russian ship captured betore Togo appeared in this world’s great drama; of the “Glorions First of June,” of Lord Hood burning the French Fleet off Toulon, of the escape of the “Juno” from Toulon, and other scenes which for ever add lustre to Britain's renown. But the gem of the whole collection is of a different character—it is a priceless Turner, “The Beach at Hastings.” We can only hurriedly glance at other treasures, splendid specimens of Greek and Etruscan art; relics from Pompeii, brought thence by the late Sir Alexander ; a very fine collection of early British bronze imple- ments dug up on the estate at Fairfield, six miles to the east; and gigantic tusks and teeth ot the mammoth, found on the seashore close by. But we must revert to the intensely-interes ing personality of their owner. Born in 1 his strenuous and stirring halt-century sits lightly on him; he was educated at Eton, took his degree of B.A. at Balliol, sought Military train- ing at Sandhurst, and obtained a commission in the Grenadier Guards. Captain Hood was Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion during the Egyptian Campaign, and Cairo, Kassassin, and Tel-el- Kebir must have many memories for him. Then ensued h tvice in Australia as aide-de-camp to the Governor-General, and in the fulness of time he succeeded to the tamily estates, and, like his father and grandfather before him, became member for West Somerset. Addresses on _ his study walls show the estimation in which he has been held by his tenantry. His mother was the only surviving child of Sir Peregrine Palmer Fuller-Palmer-Acland, Bart., M.P. He married in 1 the Hon. Mildred de Moleyns, daughter of Lord Ventry, and has one son and two daughters. Sir Alexander is a great sportsman, and his hard work during the Session will add to his enjoyment of the life he loves. But yet the claims of his wide constituency—it is forty-five miles from end to end—will not be ignored. In many meetings he will discourse of his very moderate views as regards Tariff Reform, of his feeling that legislation is becoming increasingly impossible in of organised obstruction, and he will give instances of how the Liberals, not daring to openly oppose, did all they could to wreck the Aliens Bill. Yet, after all his struggles, he has not a single enemy in the House of Commons. _ Sir Alexander believes that, bar accidents, this Parliament will run its normal course, and in the meantime he has just told his constituents that his motto is still, ** Buck np, fight fair, and fight to a finish.”

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ct. 14th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Parisians of Paris. A REHEARSAL IN A MUSIC HALL. ARRIAGES, cabs, and automobiles drive up to the little un- pretentious door in the Rue de Douai, where an electric light attracts just sufficient attention without the blaze of a soap or soup advertisement. We are on the border of Montmartre, within a stone’s throw of the Boulevard where one entertainment after where the poets sing and rec and toire sometimes earn a few frances another appeals to the passer-by, the first prizes of the Conse accompanying and transposing on a worn-out piano. Here we have one of the latest of music hall programmes. No serio-comic singing or acrobatic performances are provided; the public is fed on more tempting fare, and the announcement that Mariette Sully would appear on this miniature stage was a proof of the enterprise of the new management. Everybody to whom an invitation had been addressed showed their cards to the three gentlemen in evening dress behind the roughly- erected counter called the “controle.” Why there must be three people to look at a ticket is one of the mysteries that a stranger can never hope to fathom. In every place of amusement, from the opera to the music hall, the “controle” exists and flourishes. The guests inay come in short jackets and felt hats, but the three Graces—as they are sometimes called—are faultlessly attired in their official trappings, the waistcoat, perhaps, a trifle too wide. and the silk hat carelessly brushed; but no matter. It is a strange crowd. Pari has been taken at the door, but there are small profits in the building that are not disdained: programmes and footstools, and cloz fees for the care of hats and sticks, in the hands of persevering n, of course, of a sort. No money <-room attendants, soon mount to a respectable figure. But who are the gaily- dressed people laughing and talking in groups before taking their allotted seats? Smart ladies in sensational sables, Irish lace coats, and the newest models from the dressmakers in the Rue de la Paix shake hands right and left. You hear the usual jargon of fashionable society at this time of the year, “Just back; had a delightful time at Deauville,” “ Cleaned out, ma chére, no luck.” * A large party, and the duke was there.” And so on through the hall. But there is a something, a MLLE. DELYSE. ‘(From a photograph by Walery, Paris.) nothing as the French call it, that jars. The voices are too loud, the dresses too luxurious; there is a false ring about the metal. It glitters, but it is not gold—pure, unalloyed. It is the best obtainable under the circumstances, and it certainly brightens the hall. At all these rehearsals the management issues invitations to the half-world, and does well. Neither the critics nor their wives are what is styled attractive; they form a good background, nothing more. The half-world and the * theatrenses " bring the lightness of the Boulevards into the company. Atter all, would not a music hall without these elements among the audience have something of the effect of an orchestra without the brass instruments? But now for the stage. The commére in the Revue presented to us is that captivating little woman, Mariette Sully, the original of “La Poupée” and “ Véronique,” a charming singer, all grace and refinement. As usual in these Revues, the events of the day are commented upon with little care for the feelings of those concerned. The affairs of the sugar refinery and a former dircctor of a well-known drapery establishment are somewhat unpleasantly drawn. But the public seemed amused, and for the moment, at least, the cruelty of the attack did not shock them. They were amused also at the skit on the dress of some of the habituces ot the Grands Boulevards—the young girl of thirty-five, who is to be seen with her hair down her back in a school- girl plait, a short skirt, and baby shoes and socks, a roll of music under her arm. Sarah Bernhardt also came in for a share of ridicule. The Parisians cannot forgive her her attempts to obtain the Legion of Honour. She is a splendid subject for caricature, and the audience shrieked with delight when M, Gibard, the comedian, appeared us the divine Sarah in a low-necked dress and a Clarkson wig. How cleverly he imitated the “golden voice,” the walk, the attitudes of the great actress! And how her appeal for the * Cross” for Maurice’s sake—for her son—seemed to touch them! Of all the skits, this was undoubtedly the cleverest. For although Sarah Bernhardt has been constantly imitated, M. Gibard’s impersonation surpasses all that has been done hitherto—the more remarkable when we take into account that there MLLE, MARIETTE SULLY. *¥ is little in common between this tall, burly man and the willowy frame (Fron a photograph by Walery, Paris.) of the woman. Frances Keyzer. 46

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1909, Bristol the Benevolent. SIR GEORGE WHITE, Bart., historian has added “benevolent” to the long list of laudatory adjectives employed to depict the glories of the most pros- perous city of Western England. The epithet is by no means inappropriate, for Bristol has been from time immemorial the stronghold par excellence both of philanthropists and philan- thropy. Twenty years ago it could boast of possessing no less than twenty-one hospitals, twenty-one “doles,” twenty-two almshouses, and just double the number of benevolent societies; £23,000 pass annually through the hands of the Bristol Charity Trustees, of whom one of the most active is Sir George White, whose presidency of the Royal In- firmary, which only com- menced last year, bids fair to be one of quite exceptional im- portance. Among the various trusts he helps to administer is one created 300 years ago by another George White, who set up the last of ‘the four brass pillars in the lold Tolzey, and is remembered as “ brother unto Dr. Thomas White, a famous benefactor to this citie.” “Praise the Lord, O my soule, and forget not all His benefits,’ was seemingly the rule of life adopted by the George White of the Civil War time. The other three donors of the brazen columns, like George White, were all men who sympathised keenly with the wants of their less fortunate fellow-citizens, and they lelt behind them an example which, as far as Bristol is concerned, became a tradition. Sir George White is not only Bristol - born, but a Bristolian to the heart's core. He loves his birthplace with all the enthusiasm and_in- tensity of which his generous nature is capable, and he has already given his fellow- citizens ample proof of his large - hearted munificence. The romantic story of Sir RECENT free itself from a debt of £15,000 within a short time of assuming the reins of office. There was characteristic boldness and audacity in the attractive carnival scheme of last summer, which brought £7,500 in a single week to the coffers of the Royal Infirmary—a sum which the indefatigable “organiser of victory” promptly doubled by a personal donation of the same amount. The conscience of the “ unco’ guid” which accepted the ordinary “lucky bag” or “ fishpond” as innocent and orthodox, rebelled against the idea of Art Union “drawings ” as something akin to rank heresy; but Sir George White, AND THE BRISTOL INFIRMARY. apparent. Her consummate tact, charin of manner, and kindliness towards others are keenly appreciated by it is generally recognised in Bristol that to all who know her, and secure her support and co-operation in any good cause is to ensure success betorehand. Sir George White's motto is * Ever Watchful,” but his whole life is an exemplification of the ancient civic device of Bristol, “ Virtute et Industria.” He has apparently no ambition for distinctions of either a municipal or a Parlia- mentary character. He declined an unanimous invitation to succeed Sir Michael Hicks-Beach as the representative of Bristol West. At the present moment he is the Earl of Warwick of Bristol Toryism, and is content to be only the treasurer of the Bristo Conservative Association. Sir George White has con- verted one of the two" great on the rising ground immediately above the city houses” into a residence replete with both artistic and historic interest. Cotham House is surrounded with forest trees. In the days when the Budgetts “Cut Lane" (now part of the lawn) ran close by it, and within a ston throw was St. Michael’s turnpike—the Tyburn. tumulus may still be seen in lived there, Throat Bristol A Roman the grounds of Cotham, from which you look down on all the hum and stir of busy Bristol. But within doors, Sir George White forgets for a moment his business while he you his “Napoleon” by Detaille, his Courtyard” by cares shows * Mosque Jerome, and some of the most carefully- chosen specimens of the best work of Vicat Cole, Peter Graham, B. W. Leader, Carl Haig, Birket Foster, and Sir John Gilbert. Sir George White is sure to do a great deal for Bristol history in the near just recovered the letters written by Edmund Burke, when in future. He has George White and his rapid rise to fortune has _ been often told. He has been called the “Tramways King,” the “Pioneer of Street Traction,” the “Un- suspected — Croesus,’ the “ Home-made Millionaire,” and so forth; but a grateful posterity will remember him not for his successful railway conversions or tramway combinations, but as the man who gave Bristol her beautiful Stock Exchange, fought the battle of the St. Augustine's fixed bridge, which rescued Bristol streets from the hopeless congestion of their traffic, restored to the Bristol Museum the Chatterton relics and MSS., which would otherwise have gone to America, saved the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital at Nice from almost inevitable collapse, eudowed St. Paul’s Church, Clifton, with a magnificent reredos, and enabled the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the oldest private hospital in the United Kingdom, to SIR GEORGE WHITE, BART., J.P. One of the Vice-Presidents of the Bristol Musical Festival, with Lady White who is a humorist as well as a philanthropist, a financier, and a man of the world, only smiled, just as he did when he called his fellow - stockbrokers together to solemnly discuss the details of a project for defraying the cost of the newly-erected Exchange by debentures, and then quietly presented them right out with one of the most ornate and perfectly-equipped Renaissance buildings in England. Some formal alteratiou was agreed to, the scruples of the objectors were over- come, and the incubus of debt no longer dis- turbed the equanimity of those who by a happy inspiration had discovered a model president in Sir George White, in whose life and sur- roundings (and notably so in the carrying out of the now historic carnival) Lady White’s help, sympathy, and influence are everywhere 47 1780 (like Sir George White in {go4) he “declined the elec tion.” Atthe present moment Mr. George Stanley White, Sir George White’s only son, isthe sole owner of a four-in-hand in Bristol; but no less than three motor-cars are to be seen at Cotham House, Lafayette, where their presence has necessitated the build- as up-to-date and complete ing of fresh stables in their details as everything else which their owner has ever projected. At fifty, notwith- standing the wear and tear of a strenuous life Sir George White is still a young man. His versatility, his ready grasp of facts and figures, and his wonderful powers of organisation would make his appearance at Westminster a distinct gain to the party of which Mr, Balfour is the leader. Sir George White will certainly not go there until the future of the Royal Infirmary. is quite assured. He will not rest until his plans in that direction are fully accomplished.

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Oct. 14th, 1905, — The HERE are probably very few towns in Engiand that can rival the city of Bristol in point of interest and anti- quity ; and. we might add, parenthe- tically, in musical attractions as well. Even in Saxon times it was considered a * pleasant city,” hence the name Britostow, or Bright stowe, while writers of the sixth and seventh centuries refer to it as a “fortified town.’ Tradition, however, his it that Bristol was an important British city as early as 430 years before the Roman evacuation. <A fact of which Bristolians are naturally not a little proud is that Royalty have frequently bestowed their patronage on the city. The Castle, for THE KING. writes: “It occupied a very small portion of the area on which it now stands. A few churches of eminent beauty rose out of a labyrinth of narrow lanes, built upou vaults of no great solidity. If a coach or cart entered these alleys there was danger that it would be ind da also wedged between the house that it would break in the ce therefore conveyed about the exclusively in trucks drawn by dogs, and the r ars. Goods were town almost richest inhabitants exhibited their wealth, not by riding in gilded cz the streets with trains of servants in rich riages, but by walking liveries, and by keeping tables loaded with good cheer.” This spirit of hospitality still AND HIs Traveller. IN AND AROUND BRISTOL. the North Transept. The church of St. Mary Redcliffe, which boasts “the most sumptuously ornate church porch in England,” is also of great interest. The Suspension Bridge connecting Bristol with Clifton, its charming suburb, is un- doubtedly one of the remarkable structures of its kind. rivalling in engineering skill the famous bridge across the Menai Straits. It spans the Avon at a height of 260-[t. above the water, and at one time most commanded some very beautiful views up and down stream. It is not generally known perhaps that visitors can unde go a “cure at Clifton, which offers practically the same This remarkable example of en commenced by that famous eng instance, of which, by the way, only the barest traces remain, was occupied by Queen Matilda, who kept Stephen there a prisoner. Prince Henry, afterwards Henry II., was detained four years in Bristol “for safety and educa- tion.” These Royal visits were followed by those of King John in 1207, and Edward I., who granted the city its first charter in 1283. Edward III. made it a county, while Henry IV. put its governor to death. Henry VIII. created Bristol a bishopric, while Queen Anne declared she could not “feel herself to be Queen until she came to Bristol.” As far back as the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries Bristol, better known to-day perhaps as the “metropolis of the We was second only to London in importance, and enjoyed, as at the present day, a practical monopoly of the West Indian trade. Describing Bristol at the end of the seventeenth century, Macaulay ering skill, connecting Bristol with the charmi , Brunel, in 1831, and opened some thirty-three ye; THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE, CLIFTON. from London in 1t prevails, and there are yet to be seen, in good preservation, specimens of the houses of that day. Otherwise the town has undergone the most remarkable changes, the population alone in ninety years having increased from 51,165 to 328,842. Those who profess an interest in old Bristol should make a point of taking a stroll down Little Wine Street. The quaint, gabled, wooden houses, with their overhanging upper storeys, take one back to a period when County Councils were unknown, though latterly gas and electric light have been introduced. The splendid Cathedral, originally used as a monastery by an order of Augustinian monks, was built in 1142. Various styles of architecture have been introduced, the nave, which is in Decorated style, being quite modern work. Portions of the original Norman masonry, however, are to be seen in 48 x suburb of Clifton, spans the Avon at a height of 260-ft. above half-tide. The chains are part of the old Hungerford Suspension Bridge, removed Photochrom It was advantages to health-seekers as such famous Continental resorts as Nauheim or Aix. The Clifton Grand Spa Hydro has already a wide reputation, and the beauty of its situation and the charm of its surroundings are points which the health-seeker cannot fail to appreciate. In addition, the comforts it offers are great, while the treatment, which is carried out under the direction of a qualified physician, leaves little to be desired. Visitors to Bristol or Clifton will not be long in discovering the many attractive spots which lie in the immediate neighbourhood. Among other places which can be quickly reached are Tintern and Glastonbury Abbeys, Chepstow and Berkeley Castles, Bath, and the famous Cheddar Cliffs. Another point is worth remembering—the Great Western Company run you down in a couple of hour from town.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905. THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS, BRISTOL. a \ Astoxi ox Wig TaN s AN OLD-WORLD CORNER OF THE CITY. The fine old gate-house of the Abbot's lodgings. The main archway is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, contrasting admirably with Ris rep picturesque piece ot fifteenth-century work which lorms the upper portion of the structure. 49 Bigitzed by Google

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Oct. 14th, 1905, : THE KING. AND HIS THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. THE BATTLE-SHIP ‘*RENOWN’ Which has been fitted up as a yacht for the of thi ice ipa and Princess of Wales on their voyage to au nd from India. The *t Renown "' was built at Pembroke, and launched in 1895. She ha: = been flag- ship < on » the Med ‘anean Station twice, and Captain she Hon. eae nee tt, who is appointed to her for the tour as a second Class, was Plag-Captain to Sir John Fish ago. Digitized by CG OOS le

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Oct 14th. 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Growth of the Postal Service. HE commencement of the new head- quarters of the General Post Office will be marked next week by the laying of the foundation-stone by the King, and for the next two years or so the one-time home of the Bluecoat Schoolboys will resound with the tramp of workmen, the clang of steel, and the myriad noises attendant upon the construction of a modern business mansion. For like the Admiralty, the War Office, and the Board of Education, the Post Office finds its old home no longer large enough, there is not room for the thousands of clerks required to cope with the nation’s correspondence. It is less than a century ago that the offices at St. Martin’s-le-Grand, now known as the General Post Office East, were opened, and within the last thirty-five years two other wings have been added—the Western Office, where the telegraph department is located, and the Northern Office, where the adminis- trative staff discharges its labours. The first chief office was in Cloak Lane, Dowgate Hill, and thence it was moved to Bishopsgate, at the sign of the Black Swan. Those premises being burnt out in the Great Fire in 1666, the Post Office moved westwards, aud was established in Bridges Street, Covent Garden. But it did not stay long there, for in the latter part of the eighteenth century London's chief Post Office was in Lombard Street, in the mansion of Sir Robert Vyner, sometime Lord Mayor of London. When the move was made to the present site it became quite a fashion- able pastime to go down to St. Martin’s-le- Grand in the evening to watch the tails depart. ‘That was in the days of mail coaches, which were first put on the road in 1784, and which were for sixty years the principal means of conveying the mails. De Quincey in his “Confessions” has given a wonderful picturc of a journey by a mail coach in 1803, at which tine, perhaps, the service was at its best, and he notes as curious that the first easy or refreshing sleep he enjoyed for many months was induced by the easy, “fluent” motion of the coach. Before the mail coach was __ intro- duced, largely at the instance of Mr. Palmer, the letters were carried = on horseback by “boys,” who were often men of filty and sixty, and who were neither swilt nor always reliable. In 1763, the mail leaving London on Tuesday night would not be delivered in Edinburgh till the Sunday — alternoon. To-day, photographs ota noonday event in the Scottish capital are in the offices of the illustrated papers by eight o'clock the next morning ! Mention has been made of two forms of postal service ; there is a third, the mail packets. We read of these in the days before Nelson was born, and it is evident that the overseas trans- port of mails has been organised for nearly 200 years. Buta century ago it was neither safe nor regular, partly on account of the THE POSTMAN OF 100 YEARS AGO Who not only delivered, but collected letters, as pillar-boxes were then unknown. wars and partly on account of privateers, against which the mail boats were very inadequately protected. The “ Roebuck” packet, in 1791, carried as armament for the protection of the mails two carriage guns, four muskets, four brass blunderbusses, four THE POST OFFICE IN 1720. Sir Robert Vyner’s ho.se in Lombard Street, showing the windows for the reception of letters. From an original drawn and engraved by Sutton Nicholls. 52 cutlasses, four pairs of pistols, and three old cartouche boxes! Some idea of the size of the mails in the days which immediately preceded the intro- duction of the Penny Postage may be gathered from the figures for the Edinburgh mail. There were on one day 2,296 newspapers, weighing 273-lb., and going free, 484 franked letters, weighing 47-lb., and going free, parcels of stamps going free, and 1,555 letters, weigh- ing 34-lb., and bearing postage to the value of £93. In the year before the reduction of postage the letters passing through the post in the United Kingdom totalled about 82,500,000. In 1840, the next year, the total swas Close on 170,000,000, and in the year of the Jubilee of the Penny Postage letters alone numbered 1,500,000,000, with, in addition, book packets, parcels, and post-cards to a total of some 600,000,000. The figures for last year’s work in the Post Office have been so recently discussed in the Press that it is un- necessary to repeat them here. The picture post-card craze has added enormously to the labours of the Post Office. It seems impossible to believe that it was only in 1870 that the post-card was introduced as a novelty. Dean Alford prophesied marvellously when he wrote: “You will find a new era in postage begun. The halfpenny cards have become a great institution. Some of us make large use of them to write short Latin epistles on, and are brushing up our Cicero and Pliny for that purpose.” The money order seems to be quite a modern institution, yet in reality it is older even than penny stamps. It was started in 1792 by some of the post office clerks on their own account, and in 1838 it became a recognised department. In 1839 the value of the orders issued was £313,000. Fifty years later it was £23,000,000 sterling in round figures. The Post Office Savings’ Bank was uext established, its birth year being 1861, and nine years later the Department of Telegraphs The baby of the depart- ments is the parcels post, which only attained its majority last year. Up to filty years ago, even in the large towns, it was the custom for a man to go round the streets with a bell anda leather satchel to gather in letters in outlying districts. In 1855, London got its first pillar-box, in Ludgate Circus, a squat square con- trivauce, lower than the present boxes, and crowned with a fine big knob. It was for letters only, and an intimation to the effect that newspapers posted there would not be forwarded was of especial interest in view of the proximity of Fleet Street. came into existence. HiGok.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905, THE POSTAL SERVICE. THE POST OFFICE, ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, AND THE BULL AND MOUTH INN. From anengraving by G. J. Emblem, aftera drawing by T. Allom. The announcement on the right-hand side of the picture concerning coaches is worthy of notice A NORTH-EAST VIEW OF THE GENERAL POST OFFICE. Showing the new Royal mails and post carts preparing to start. The destination of each coach is printed under the picture. From anengraving by H. Pyall, after the painting by J. Pollard. Circa 1830. 53

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Oct. Mth, 1995, THE KING AND HIS The Eleventh Bristol Musical Festival. OCTOBER 1, 12, 18, and 14, 1905. HE close connection of the “ Royal and Free City" with Music, Poetry, and the Drama goes back to the middle of the fitteenth century, when Henry Abyndon, whose name, by accident of alpha- bet, heads the long muster-roll of Bristol worthies, took the degree of Bachelor of Music at Cambridge. Since then Bristol has pro- duced men like William Child and J. D. Corfe; Charles Wesley, nephew of the great Apostle of Methodism, * musiciz to two Kings,” was by birth a Bristolian, and it was in Charles Strect, Bristol, that his brother Samuel (born in February, 1766) wrote the oratorio “Ruth,” at the of eight. Bristol gave England S. T. Coleridge and Thomas Chatterton; Ricuard Savage died in n and organist Bristol Gaol; and amongst the lesser poets of the Bristol Parn. us figure the names of Hartley Coleridge, Amos Cottle, Emanuel Collins, T. L. Beddoes, J. B. Kington, Robert Lovell, J. D. Worgan, and Ann Yearsley. Powell, the rival of Garrick, sleeps in Bristol Cathedral, in the very shadow of which beautiful Mary Robinson (the * Perdita” of 1780) first saw the light. It is not, therefore, astonishing to know that music entered very largely into Bristol life in the eighteenth as well as in the nineteenth century. singers have always received their warmest welcomes at Bristol, and it is in the fitness of things that Mme. Melba, the greatest artiste of the twentieth century, should be the “ bright particular star” of a festival which bids fair to mark an epoch in her musical annals. The story of the Bristol Musical Festival Society is both interesting and eventful. It was formed in 1873 with the object of establishing a Triennial Musical Festival in Bristol, and of training a voluntary choir for the efficient performance of choral works of the highest class. From its formation in 1873, up to and including the Festival of 1896, the Voluntary Festival Choir was in tinuous practice, at first under the direction of the late Mr. Alfred Stone, and afterwards of Mr. D. W. Rootham. Nine held and intermediate concerts which eight sixteen Famous con- Festivals were numerous given, of Festivals intermediate were organised with the late Sir Charles Halleé's Band, and * conductorship. In 1887, by arrangement made with the council of the Royal College of Music, of the was and concerts under his the nomination Bristol student vested in the committee of the Bristol Musical Festival Society, and each student receives three years’ tuition free. The late Alderman Sir George William Edwards, the “ father of the society,” filled the office of treasurer from 1873 to 1895, while the late Alderman William Smith ably discharged the responsible duties of The great singer chairman of the committee from 1876 to 1895. In 1896 the old Festival Society ceased to exi after twenty-three years of uninterrupted work of providing Festivals and high-class concerts for Bristol and the West of England. In connection with the work of the old Festiva Society, the continuous support of the choir, MS. BARS FROM “MARINO FALIERO. Holbrooke of Bristol, which dat the Festival. A new work by Mr. J will be produc (Written extressly for THE KING by the comboser.) the training of many hundreds of vocalists who formed the choir during this long period, and also of 3,376 pupils in the singing classes, have been important features in the musical life of the city and neighbourhood. The ninth Festival was held in 1896, when a new choir was created by the co-operation of the Festival Choir and the choirof the Choral Society. Mr. D. W. Rootham was reappointed chorus- MME. MELBA. whose presence will attract thousands of music-lovers to Bristol this week. 54 master, and Mr. George Riseley was elected to succeed Sir Charles Hallé as conductor. The new arrangement had a prosperous termination ; the balance-sheet showed a profit, and under the direction of the new conductor the musical success of previous Festivals was repeated. In 1898 arrangements were in a forward state for holding the tenth Festival, when its celebration was made im- possible by the destruction of Colston Hall by fire. The historical hall rose, pheenix-like, from its ashes, and the delayed Festival took place in 1go0z, with Mr. George Riseley as conductor and trainer of the choir. On this occasion the of M. Paderewski proved a powerful “draw,” the names of Mme. Albani and Mme. Clara Butt figuring amongst the vocalists. The success of 1go2 paved the way to the programme of 1905. may justly be described as one of exceptional and importance, reflecting great credit on the industry and ability of Mr. George Riseley, who will once more wield the baton. Bristol is justly proud of Mr. Riseley, who was born there in August, 1845, and, with his five brothers, sang in the Cathedral choir, most of them subsequently becoming well-known musicians. In 1862 George Riseley was articled to John Davis Corfe, for half a century” organist of Bristol Cathedral. He has in turn been organist of nearly all Bristol's principal churches, but his greatest achievements are associated with endowing Bristol with magni- presence which attractiveness ficent organs like that which adorns the new Colston Hall; the institution of the Colston Hall recitals; the formation of the Bristol Society of Instrumentalists; the conductor- ship of the Bristol Royal Orpheus Glee Society ; and last, but not least, the organisa- tion of the Bristol Musical Festivals, which may now be described as triennial. Ten years ago Queen Victoria sent Mr. Riseley a baton of satinwood set with precious stones. Four times did the late Duke of Edinburgh come to Bristol to play his violin under Mr. Riseley’s direction. In No- vember, 1904, he had already commenced training his mixed choir of 500 voices, and his male voice choir of 500, for the Festival of October, 1905. He then said: “This will be one of the best Festivals ever held in the West of England, on account of the novel- ties we have, the great pains we are taking. the principals we have engaged, and the fine choirs and band. Amongst the novelties will be several works heard for the first time in England.” During the present week the promise of a_twelve- month ago will be fully redeemed. Of novelties in the programme, the pro- duction, for the first “time in England, of the

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Oct. 14th, 1905, NavVY AND ARMY, THE KING. THE BRISTOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 5] | ned | OP cig joe ay pt Sg a ina il oe . : & 8 a q a ” Wt a a ee Sir Herbert Ashman, Chairman of the Committee of the Bristol Festival. (3) Colonel H (6) Earl Ducie, a Vice (2) (a) Mr. E, Burnett James, the Right Hon. Lord Mayor ot Bristol, 199 ff of Bristol. (4) Lord Roberts, a Vice-President of the Bristol Festival, (5) Lord Sidmouth, a Vice-President W. H. Greville Edwards, one of the Hon. Secretaries. (9) Mr. C. T. tt, one ot the Hon (12) Mr. George Riseley, Conductor of the Cary Batten, the High She President. (7) Mr. J. G. Russell Harvey, Vice-Chairman. (8) Mr. Secretaries ot the Bristol Festival. (10) Mr. Walter J. Kidner, Secretary (11) Mr. Charles H. Cave, Hon, Treasurer Bristol Festival. (From copyright photographs by Elliot and Fry, Lewis and Son, Midwinter and Co., Mayall and Newman, Lawrence, and Villiers and Quick.)

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Oct. 14th, 1905. “Grand Mass” in C minor by Mozart deserves special mention; also the lyric nnono-drama, “Lelio,” sequel to Symphony — Fan- tastic, by Berlioz, which will be ren- dered in accord- ance with — the composer's in- structions; and mention may also be made of a new scena by Mr. Joseph Holbrooke, entitled “ Marino Faliero,” written for the Festival. Mr. Holbrooke, who is one of the ablest and most original of the younger school of English composers, comes of a Bristol family, distinguished in three venerations for their love of music. His new work for the Bristol Festival is a dramatic scene from the fifth act of Byron's tragedy, “ Marino Faliero,” It was specially composed for Mr. Andrew Black, who will interpret it at ‘the performance of Thursday evening (the 12th inst.), when Mme. Melba is to sing “Il Dolce Suono” from “Lucia di Lammermoor” and “E Strano” from Verdi's “ Traviata.” Mr. Riseley has thus paid a well-merited honour to a Bristol composer, who has made steady progress in public favour since Sir Auguste Manns produced “The Raven” at the Crystal Palace four years ago. « Taillefer,” by Richard Strauss, one of the interesting novelties of the modern German school, will also be heard for the first time in Eng- land. This ballad by Ludwig Uhland is set for three soloists, a large chorus, and an immense orchestra. The following is a complete list of the principal — per- formers: Vocalists —Mme. Melba, Mme. Albani, Miss Agnes Nicholls, Miss Ada Crossley, Miss Muriel Foster, Mme. Kirkby Lunn, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. John Coates, Mr. William Green, Mr. Ffranggon Davies, Mr. F. Braun, Mr. C Knowles, Mr.Andrew Black. Instrumenta lists—Herr Fritz kreisler, and the Misses Adela and Mathilde Verne. Reciters—Mr. Laurence Irving and Mrs. Laurence Irving. (Miss Mabel Hackney). After the morning —_ concerts collections will be made on behalf of the two great Bristol medical charities THE KING. THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLSTON HALL Where the Bristol Musical Festival is being held. THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT President of the Bristol Festival. sti THE INTERIOR OF THE COLSTON HALL Showing the orchestra and famous organ. 36 Harvey vartus and Co, Harvey Baston and Co. AND HIS the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Bristol | General Hospital. The first named is one of the oldest and most useful — in- stitutions of the kind in England. Owing to the princely generosity of the President, Sir George White, Bart., in adding a munificent dona- tion of £7,500 to the results of the Bristol Carnival week in June last, the Infirmary has been freed from the accumulated debt of £15,500; but a large sum, namely, £35,000, is urgently needed to bring the internal and external arrangements of the house thoroughly up to the modern requirements of medical and surgical science. A large addition to the list of annual subscribers is therefore required, and it, is confidently believed that the benevolent public of Bristol will cheerfully respond to the appeal now being made. The Patrons of the Bristol Meeting, which may rightly be described as the great Musical Festival of the West, are the King, the Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Duke of Beaufort is the President, and amongst the Vice-Presidents figure the names of the Lord Mayor and High Sheriff of Bristol, the Lord- Lieutenants of Gloucester and Somerset, the Duchess and the Dowager Duchess of Beaufort, the Marquess of Bristol, the Earls of Coventry and Ilchester, and Earls Bathurst, Roberts, and Warwick; Viscounts Bridport, Portman, and Sidmouth, and no less than six of the Western Bishops. Of the honorary officials Sir Herbert Ashman is Chairman of Com- mittee, with Mr. J. G. Russell Harvey as Vice-Chairman, Mr. Charles H. Cave as Honorary Treasurer, and Messrs. W. H. Greville | Edwards and = Mr. Charles T. Budgett as Secre- taries. In the person of Mr. Walter J. Kidner the Bristol Festival possesses a Secre- tary who is at once a musician, a man of phenomenal energy, and an organiser of more than ordinary power and_ ability, and there is no doubt that his efforts will result in complete success, R.K.Y.

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NAVY AND ‘ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905. THE BRISTOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. (1) Miss Agnes Nicholls, the well-known soprano. (2) Mme. Kirkby Luna, one of the vocalists at the Festival. (3) Mr. Joseph Holbrooke, a composer of some of the music played at the Bristol Festival. (4) Mr. Andrew Black, one ot the principal bass sinzers at the Bristol Festival. (5) Mr. John Coates, a tenor vocalist at the Festival. (6) Mr. William Green, the well-known tenor, one of the singers at Bristol. (7) Mr. Charles Knowles, a baritone soloist. (8) Mr. Francis Braun, one of the baritones. (9) Mr. Laurence Irving, who will recite at the Bristol Festival. (10) Miss Adela Verne, and (11) Miss Mathilde Verne, two of the instrumentalists. (12) Mrs. Laurence Irving, who takes part in the recitations at the Festiva From copyright photographs by Histed, Talma, Weston, Elliott and Fry, Bassano, Russell, and May and Co.) 57

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Oct. 14th. 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. HE season of 1905 may be said to be dying hard. There are still a fair number of yachts in commission, cruising, and to-day will see the finish of the Minima Yacht Club's up-river racing season, when the Surbiton branch of that club will conclude its programme. As a rule, the few weeks immediately succeeding the racing season are the dullest of the whole year. Owners may have their attention taken up elsewhere, and unless contemplating building a new vessel, the coming season is too far ahead to demand any immediate atten- tion. In recent years this has been more emphasised than formerly, owing to the decline of big-class racing at the Mediterranean regattas, there being thus no fixtures to fit in between the end of our own season and the beginning of the next. At the present time, how- ever, the future of yachting seems to be attracting a considerable amount of attention, and — several suggestions have been advanced with a view to reviving the sport. These suggestions are naturally widely diverse in character, some enthusiasts advocating new racing classes, some again desiring an alteration in the rule of measurement ; but that which appears one of the most rational is the adoption of some form of scantling rule and the abolition of hollow masts, at any rate in vessels exceeding certain dimensions. The whole matter is undoubtedly a technical one, but one which at the same time so vitally affects the interests of yachting that reference to it cannot be considered out of place in these columns. I have on former occasions touched upon the hollow — spar question. When once any particular fittings have attained to any degree of favour their use naturally dies hard; but at when one hears so much about the expense of the sport, one cannot conceive that other than good could result by the adoption of some restrictions in regard to the use of a form of spar which, in addition to its initial expense, has a nasty habit of carrying away at critical moments. Hollow, or in other words, tubular, masts can, of course, be made sufficiently strong to stand all the strain they are likely to be submitted to; but when a stick of a certain girth and weight has stood all tests of a season's racing, there is always the inducement to try one the next time for similar strains just a shade lighter, and so on until the inevitable collapse comes. Solid masts now and again carry away, but the number of accidents amongst hollow spars is altogether out of proportion to the number of a time PS Cruiser, 8 tons. rigged as i such spars in use as compared with the solid sticks. In regard to increased scantling, this is, of course, merely a technical form of referring to construction, which in racing vessels is of the lightest possible description. To sucha degree is the saving of weight carried that hulls of racing craft are often strained out of shape, and consequently their value for cruising pur- poses, when their racing careers are finished, is considerably depreciated. It follows as a matter of course that the better the market for old racers, the greater the inducement for owners to build new vessels to replace the old ones, and the advocates of legislation in this CUMARA Designed by Linton Hope in 1898, and owned by Mr. Robert Young. yawl, but the above picture represents her in her original rig. direction are of opinion that matters would be considerably improved if a more substantial construction were enforced. In the minds of many persons not con- versant with the technicalities of yachting and yacht construction, there exist very exaggerated notions of the “egg-shell” construction of modern racing craft. Hulls have been reduced toa minimum of weight, but the progress in the science of building has been such that the vessels of to-day, often referred to contemp- tuously as mere racing machines, are called upon to stand far more strain in racing than the more heavily-built vessels of a generation ago. Nevertheless, any legislation that will restrict the sacrifice of everything to mere lightness should prove beneficial. 58 One very important view of the matter is that, in the vast majority of cases, recruits to yachting begin with the ownership of an old boat; and, therefore, it stands to reason that the more yachts that come into the market in a fairly good condition, and able to be used as cruisers, or continue their racing careers in the handicap matches, the greater the probability of attracting new men to the sport. Experience goes to prove that the keenest of our yachts- men are to be found amongst those men who have acquired a knowledge of the sport before aspiring to the ownership of an up-to-date racer. The question is by no means a new It was brought before the Yacht-Racing Association one, a few years ago, but no decision was arrived at, though it was generally recognised that it was a matter that would ere long force itself into prominence again. It is not improbable that next year may see the establishment on the Clyde of a class of 42-footers. One or two keen yachts- men are interesting them- selves in promoting such a class, which would form an excellent addition to those already in existence. In dimensions, the vessels would be nearly the size of those forming the South Coast class, which was originated two years ago as a purely one - design class. Clyde yachtsmen have for many ars favoured restricted classes in pre- ference to the pure Yacht- Racing Association classes, but the adoption of a fleet of 42-footers would be watched with interest, as it might possibly lead to the formation of similar classes elsewhere round our coasts. Boats of these dimensions would make admirable cruisers when their racing careers were finished, more particularly if not of too light con- struction, and this should be a strong point in favour of the establishment of such a class. One of the best local classes ever instituted was, undoubtedly, the Clyde 20-tonners, and it is doubtful if any fleet has provided more sport than that com- posed of these wholesome little craft. Their racing was not restricted to the Clyde, but several were to be seen every year at the annual regattas in Belfast Lough and Dublin Bay. They were excellent all-round craft, with good accommodation, and well fitted below, while the passages they made across the channel and the Irish Sea, often in bad weather, were proof sufficient of their weatherly qualities. The proposed 42-footers would be bigger craft than the Clyde “twenties,” and, as a Yacht-Racing Asso- ciation class, would of course not be restricted in design. CoRINTHIAN, Copyright. She is now Digitized by G OO le

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905, The Romance of a Great Bristol [ndustry. THE ‘INGENUITY’? OF MONGST the enthusiastic followers of George Fox younger and = more was Zephaniah Fry, the scion of an old yeoman stock, already repre sented in most of the Western Counties. John Fry, his son (a sturdy Quaker like his father before him), found a haven of rest at Sutton Benger in Wiltshire, whence his son, Joseph Fry, the “ ingenious" and many-sided, migrated to Bristol in the early years of the eighteenth century—an epoch destined to play an all- important part in its commercial, political, and literary annals, and which was ushered in most auspiciously by a State visit of Queen Anne, who graciously declared she did not realise what it was to be Queen of England till she had seen the great metropolis of the West and enjoyed its hospitality. Before the century thus happily commenced had run witness many momentous changes and impor its course, Bristol was destined to tant new departures. Colston and Reynolds made it in turn the scene and object of large handed philan 1710 was benevolence and far-seeing thropy; the “Great Charter” of followed seventeen years later by the opening up of traffic Bath, then at the beginning of its long and prosperous reign as river with the “ City of Fashion"; the Royal Exchange, the City Library and the Infirmary were built ; Bristol was able to boast of ing a Burke amongst its Parliamentary representa- tives, Butler and a Newton amongst its bishops, a Dunning amongst its recorders, and a Warburton the birthplace of Chatterton, Thomas Law- posse amongst its deans; it became rence, Mary Robinson, Robert Southey, and the younger Wesileys, and encouraged the early endeavours of David Hume, Humphrey Davy, William Draper, and Samuel Taylor Cole- ridg It would difficult for the versatile, energetic, and earnest-minded young Quaker Wiltshire to field for the exercise of his have been from have found a more congenial “ingenuity” and industry than the * Royal and Free City.” which had rejected George Fox, per- secuted Naylor, and afterwards shown sympa- thy for the Society of Friends, fated to exercise so powerful an influence on its fortunes. When Joseph Fry arrived in Bristol many sad backslidings could be laid to the charge of JOSEPH STORRS FRY Born 1769, died 1835 Bristol manufactory For many years head of the JOSEPH FRY OF BRISTOL, AND JOSEPH FRY Died 1787. Founder of the famous cocoa and chocolate manutactory at Bristol MRS. ANNA FRY of Joseph Fry, for atime head of the Bristol cocoa and chocolate business EDMUND FRY, M.D. Son of Joseph Fry, the Founder of the great Bristol hous WHAT IT HAS LED TO. his co-religionists. The author of the * Annals of Bristol” somewhat naively tells us that in these early decades of the eighteenth century : “ Extravagance of dress was common amongst youthful Quakers, who flashed to meeting in gay clothes and powdered wigs. Drunkenness and gambling were not unknown, Many wealthy Quakers were engaged in privateering. These pages will record a challenge to mortal conflict proffered by a Bristol Quaker to a lawyer. In August, 1722, Q at ucester, an Irish aker exhibited his skill with broadsword and dagger, falchion and quarter-staff, in combats with a Bristol The minutes of the Bristol Friends refer with grief to the dealings of some of the members in smuggled goods. gladiator, And in the Jefferies Collection is a singular document showing that a family of Quakers at Alveston bought, and enjoyed for many years, half the tithes of the lordship of Tockington.” Against all these young things the “ingenious” man from Wiltshire protested in no measured terms. His voice was at first as but he The Bristol * Friends" set their house in order; offenders against their that of * one crying in the wilderness,’ ultimately prevailed. laws were summarily dealt with, and Joseph Fry helped to bring about the condition of things which made Bristol Quakerism that of Richard Reynolds and his widely-respected contempora es. Between (roughly speaking) the years 1730 and 17 of Bristol industry in which the personal influence of “the ingenious Mr, Fry” did not make itself felt. proved of invaluable assistance to Champion in the establishment of the factory, the wares of which are now often worth much more than the traditional weight in gold. Joseph Fry played a réle at Bristol almost analogous to that of Dr. Wall at Worcester. He became one of the proprietors of the successful type-founding business known 0 there were few spheres His knowledge of chemistry famous china as that of Fry and Pine, which was removed" to Londor. in 1770, and prospered exceedingly under the egis of his son, Edmund Fry, M.D. Fry and Pine eventually stter- founders to the Prince of Wales,” and in 1788 the “ Cicero Press became began to turn out some of the fine books which bear its imprint. Fry's technical skill utilised in the creation of Joseph was also successfully the thriving and remunerative soap and candle making business FRANCIS FRY, F.S.A. Son of Joseph Storrs Fry. Head of the Bristol firm till his death 18S

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Oct. 14th, 1905 carried on in partnership with Mr. Samuel Fripp; but his most fortunate venture unquestionably that of the chocolate, the which he commenced on a small scale almost Bristol and years before he became a Freeman of the City, and the Bristol Journal announced that the “ingenious Small Street toa house opposite Chequer Lanv in Narrow Wine Street, where he was preparation of cocoa and manufacture of as soon as he arrived in many Mr. Joseph Fry “is removed from makes and sells Chocolate as usual.” Somewhat late: an advertisement in the same paper announced that “Churchman's Patent Chocolate is now made by Joseph Fry and John Vaughan, jun., the said Churchman’s executor, the present sole proprietors of the famous Water Engine at the Castle Mills.” In 1763 Mr. Fry had a house and shop in Wine Street, “neat door to the Crispin Inn”; but in 1777, soon after the construction of Union Street, he announced his removal there, “opposite the upper gate of St. James's Market, where he kecps his shop for the sale of Churchman’s Patent and other sorts of Chocolate, nibs, and Cocoa " Such was the humble beginning of an undertaking which has made the name of Fry a household word in every part of the world. Whole streets have now been ab- sorbed by the vast buildings necessary to keep pace with its present It is in the fitness of things that the great city which sent forth the Cabots to discover the American Continent should to-day be the headquarters of the manufacture of this all- important American nd West Indian product in its purest and most attractive shape. Other members of the House of F name and fame requirements. y have won ince Joseph Fry’s useful and active career came to a close while he was only on the verge of old age; but his memory is still revered by his descen dants as the “founder of their and the bronze medallion, now a Bristol landmark, tetls its own story of and fortunes,” love LETTERS PATENT GRANTED TO JOSPPH S1OKKS FRY, MAY 7, 1795+ THE RING. veneration in the fourth generation, The succeeded in reproducing to sd features sculptor has the life the strongly-mark por- trayed in the “silhouette,” which enables posterity to conjure up a vision of the “ingenious " Joseph Fry, whose influence religious life of Bristol is still felt, although nearly a century on the commercial and and a-quarter have passed away since he was laid to 1 of the Friars. st in the picturesque quietude “Friends'” burial- ground at the The love of chocolate as a beverage, and the multiplicity of coffee and chocolate house are as distinctive features of Queen Anne’s reign as red-brick mansions with stone facings or the literature of the Tatler and the Spectator. It was then, and for many years afterwards, that great London ladies sipped their chocolate at Don Saltero’s establishment at Chelsea,while the Duke of Richmond, Master-General of the Ordnance, and his subordinates.at Woolwich, favoured the Chocolate House at Blackheath, which gave a name to Chocolate Row. The Tree, the doyen in point of age of all the London clubs, derives its title from “ the Wits Chocolate House” of the Addison-Steele Cocoa VITLE-PAGE OF AN EARLY WORK ON CHOCOLATE. The Indian in the act of dr nking symbolises the then newly-discovered beveraye. epoch, and cocoa and chocolate were already almost as popular in Bristol at the time of the Royal visit of 1702 as the pineapple rum, which was then regarded as a staple commodity of our West Indian trade. There were chocolate- houses as well as spirit-shops on Clifton Downs. The cocoa fields of Ceylon were then unknown, but the greater part of the produce of North and South America and the West Indies found its way to Bristol Docks. Writing to her friend, Mrs. Vesey, from Bath about the middle of the eighteenth century, Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the “We take our chocolate every day at the Pump Room. It Blue Stockings, says: is the best I ever tasted. There is nothing Bristol had become the Direct water communi- cation had been established between the two cities, and the date of Mrs. Montagu’s letter like it in London.” emporium of Bath. coincides almost exactly with the time when the Lristol Journal was busying itself about the Mr. Joseph Fry and the increasing sale of his “chocolate, movements of the “ingenious” old-world tenement as those which figure in the accom panying illustrations. nibs, and cocoa,” in some such 60 AND HIS LETTERS PATENT GRANTED TO WALTER CHURCHMAN, JANUARY 24, 1729. cocoa and The even literature of chocolate is than the historic house in James's Street. In 168 the year of Monmouth’s Rebellion — Peter Muguet published at Paris, with several quaint illustrations, a dainty little duodecimo volume (now entitled,“ Tractatus Novi de potu Caphe; de Chinensium older very scarce) the; et de Chocolata.”. The plate reproduced tells its own tale. Chocolate is personified by the figure of an Indian in the act of drinking. curiously enough, may be seen to-day at the corner of a house not far from son Street, and facing A similar effigy, Two years later (in 1687) we have a more elaborate treatise on the sister drinks, with more illustrations. On this occasion the field is taken by no less a person- age than Mr. de Blegny, who is described as * Con- Medecin, Artiste ordinaire du Roy et pré- posé par ordre de sa Majesté a la Recherche et Verification des nouvelles de Medicine.” Chocolate has apparently now received the iuprimatur of the Faculty. Its bon usaze Mr. de Blegny declares is not only a pre- seiller, servative from potential ill, but a panacea in cases of actual sickness. Both M. Muguet and Mr. de Blegny, however, are in reality somewhat late in the field. are Within two of the Restoration Mr. Henry Stubbes, * formerly of Ch. Ch. in Oxon., Physician for His Majesty and the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Windsor in the Island of Jamaica in the West Indies,” had published “The Indian Nectar or a Discourse Chocolate,” wherein he had ex- pounded the nature of the cacao-nut, the ways of compounding and preparing chocolate, and_ its cases of *hypochondrial Mr. Stubbes qnotes on his a sentence from Thomas Gage’s “Survey of the West Indies" on the too- years concerning effect) in melancholy.” title-page little-known virtues of the cacao trees of Guaxaca [Guayaquil], In the text the writer does not conceal his fervent admiration for “mild and temperate chocolata,” which he assures his readers “corraborateth the

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NAVY AND ARMY stomach by its adstriction, allayeth the sour humour by its unctuousne: and cureth hypo- chondriacs by humectation— melancholici, si bene humectantur, bene curantur.” In the same year as Muguet published his “ Tractatus " in Paris, Philip Sylvestre Dufour brought out a very similar work at the Hague, which he described as “a book equally essential to doctors and all who love health.” In addition to several recipes for the making of chocolate he adds a dialogue between a phy n, a civilian, and an Indian, as to its various virtues and uses. After the death of Joseph Fry his widow, Anna Fry, for a_ brief period assumed the reins of administration at Bristol. Then came the rule of Joseph Storrs Fry, with Mr. Hunt as a partner. Joseph Storrs Fry left three sons, Joseph, Francis, and Richard, the second-named becoming as widely known in the nineteenth century as his grandfather had been in that which preceded it. Francis Fry inherited in a marked degree che phenomenal energy and versa tility which had distinguished the Father of the Firm. He not only developed the great Bristol bus ar beyond the most sanguine expectations of its founders, but took an active part in those important enter- ness prises which gave the city her railways and water-works, and England the parcels post. He helped William Forster (whose son, the be ae THE KING. famous Irish Chief Secretary, born at Bradpole in Dorset) and others to stamp out the last traces of the slave trade. In private life he was an enthusiastic antiquarian, who acquired unique collections of coins, Bristol THE TEMPLE GATE, BRISTOL As it appeared in the time of Joseph Fry (1739-1760). china, Quaker literature and Bibles. His fondness for the relics of the past is to a great extent shared by those who to-day fill For forty years at least the name his place. Oct. 14th, 1905. of Francis Fry was closely identified with the educational and philanthropic work accom- plished by the once persecuted but now universally respected Society of Friends. The story of his life and those of his predecessors, Joseph Sto and Joseph Fr cover just a century and a- f of the annals of a business the of which is almost with- out a parallel in the history of British commercial enterprise. The unknown 1662 is) no suc “chocolata” of more spoken of apologetically as a cure for “hypochondrial melancholy,” nor does the value of the “cocoa plant” need any longer the eloquent testimony of Mr. Stubbes, M. Dufour, or the amiable de Blegny. Cocoa and chocolate are to-day articles of universal use all over the globe, and nothing has more largely contributed to increase their popularity than the fidelity with which Frys have followed in the foot- steps of the founder of their House, individu- ality and sterling worth opened up the which they have four generations of whose strong possibilities realised. There is no memorial in Bristol more deserved than the modest medallion which in a few brief words perpetus , but the virtuous life of Joseph Fry, whose grandfather not only the commercial succes had listened to the burning eloquence of George Fox. A.M. B. A CORNER OF OLD BRISTOL As it was in the days of Joseph Fry. From an engraving by J. Skelton, after a drawing by H. O'Neill. Gl THE CLOISTEKS OF BRISTOL CATHEDRAL From an eighteenth century engraving in a house adjoint Mary Robinson (‘' Perdita’') was born the Cathedral.

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Oct. Mth, 1905, THE KING. AND 11S Centenary of the Theatre Royal, Bath. OCTOBER 12, HILE the silvery tones of Mme. Melba held spell-bound the music- Thursday Benson and 3ristol on Mr. F. R. celebrated the centenary of heatre Royal, Bath, by playing Shake- “Richard III.,” the which occupied the place of honour in the inaugural performance of It is in the fitness of things that this particular centennial festival days lovers of evening, his company the speare’s drama loo years ago. should take place just nine Trafalgar commemoration, of Bath, and while staying there frequently attended the old play-house in Orchard Street, which closed its doors only a few weeks before the opening of before the great for Nelson was a loyal lover those of its successor in Beaufort Square. The sister theatre in Bristol might, if the manage- ment so willed it, have had a jubilee any time since 1903. for it was in the very early filties of the last century that the name of Marie Wilton (now Lady Bancroft), with those of her father, the bills of the play. mother, and sisters, first appeared in Bath also, it may ix noted, is within measurable distance of another jnbilee, for at the reopening of the theatre on March 4, 1863, alter its partial destruction by “A Mid- was given, preceded fire on the previous Good Friday, summer Night's Dream” by adramatic prologue, in which Miss Henrietta Hodson (now Mrs. the Spirit of the took the part of the Many curious coincidences Labouchere) personated Past, while Miss Ellen erry Spirit of the Future, attend the centenary of this historic plavhonse, which has found an able annalist in the person of Mr. B.S. ‘The Private Secretary." The manager in 1805 was the versatile William Wyatt Dimond, who won his spurs in the days of Garrick, and Penley, the near relative lived to be a prominent member of the Bath Corporation. Dimond—who sleeps in Bath Abbey—often played with Mrs. Siddons, and Miss Wallis, favourite actresses, with whom he is depicted in the portrait now The present lessee and manager, Mr, Eg also with another of Bath's engraved ropreduned. MR. F. kK. BENSON Who played Richard IIT. authecents at the Bath Theatre Royal, Oct ial performance er + 1905 NEW THEATRE “ROY. th Beaufort will OPEN on SATURI RDAY next, OC1 . King Richard UL. {YOUNG GENTREMAN Richard, Duke CHARLTON ot York Mh F-QUICK, VULEIEL My ABO ET POER LON HICH ARDSON POOR SOLDIER. PLAYBILL OF THE BEAUFORT SQUARE THEATRE, BATE 1 On the occasion of the opening, October 12. 1805 Lewis, J.P., who succeeded his father, Mr. William Lewis, has, like William Wyatt Dimond, done good work in connection with the government of the “City of Fashion.” Unlike his predecessor of 1805, he has preferred the cares of the Fourth Estate to those of the sock and buskin. The name of the Richard III. of 1805—“the young gentleman who appeared for the first time on any stage” on that eventful evening nine days before Trafalgar—is unrecorded in dramatic history. All we know about him is that the fair ended in stage fright and fiasco. promise of the rehearsal only On the other hand, the Richard I1I. of 1905 is one who has probably done more than any other living to keep alive the love of Shakespeare and the glories of the Avon. If the Orchard Street Theatre could boast of having nan Swan of MR. WILLIAM DIMOND Lessee of the Bath Theatre in 1805, with Mics Wallis in ‘Romeo and Juliet" 1805- OCTOBER 12, 1905. witnessed the earlier efforts of Sarah Siddons and the achieveinents of Powell, Henderson, and Edwin, the record of the Beaufort Square playhouse is still a splendid one. Despite the conflagration of 1862, the shell of the building is still what it was in the year of Tratalgar or the month of Waterloo, when “The Fortune of War” was given on the evening (June 17) when Wellington's troops were bivouacked in the cornfields around Mont St. Jean. Since 1805 its stage has been trodden in succession by George Frederick Cooke, Dora Jordan, Sarah Siddons, John Philip Kemble, Munden, Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kemble, Braham, “ Master” Betty, Edmund Kean, and William Charles Macready. Kean's Richard III. achieved that immortality which the anonymous actor of 1805 failed to secure. Coates and Conway in turn provided Bath with passing dramatic sensations, and after they vanished from the horizon of the foot-lights we meet with the names of Charles and Ellen Kean, Liston, Miss Paton, the Vinings, the Bartleys, Mme. Vestris, Miss Foote, T. P. Cooke, Frederick and Elizabeth Yates, Paul Bedford, Fechter, Henry Irving, Charles Wyndham, J. L. Toole, and, of conrse, W. S. Penley. In 1847 Jenny Lind sung on the stage once graced by Catalani, and since then all our great actors and actresses have * gone to Bath,” just as their predecessors did almost from time immemorial. Possibly in 1905 the imprimatur of Bath is not as essential to a dramatic reputation as it was either in 1755 or 1805; but few play- houses in the United Kingdom can boast of so eventful a past as that which this week fétes the centenary of its unbroken existence. It is a happy omen for the future that the fair Spirits of the Past and the Present of forty- two years ago are still with us, and that the 1905 finds the Bath Theatre Royal in the hands of one who, like his father before him, regards the maintenance of its ancient fame, untarnished and undiminished, almost in the light of a sacred duty and responsible heritage. B. year MR. EGBERT LEWIS, J.P. The present popular lessee and manager of the Theatre Royal, Bath,

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Oct. 14th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. HERE are still more anniversaries and celebrations in prospect, for the year 1905 seems to be peculiarly prolific in centenaries, and other literary reminiscences. On October 19 there is to be unveiled at Norwich a monument to Sir Thomas Browne, who lived there, practising as a physician, for many years, and lies buried in the beautiful church of St. Peter Mancroft. Sir Thomas Browne was one of two Sir Thomases who have had a great influence on the future of English prose. The other was Sir Thomas More, who found the language almost chaotic; he wrote chiefly in Latin, but when he did write in English he wrote it with a polish, a wit,a suppleness that are usually found only in writers who have a per- fect iustrument to their hand. Sir Sir Thomas Thomas Browne found a more Browne. finished and settled language, full of Elizabethan bravery and high- sounding magnificence, but still far from perfectly formed. He kept all the bravery and magnificence, and introduced into it form where there had been something very like formlessness, a solemn dignity where there had been rather a riot of splen- dour. He was in point of life a con- temporary of Milton; in point of style he is well in advance of him. There are majesty and splendour in the “ Areopagitica” or “The Reason of Church Government,” but the truth of the matter is that Milton was: still struggling, something ir the manner of Thucydides, with a language still imper- fectly under control. Sir Thomas Browne took that same language and formed it into a superb organ, upon which he could play any music that he pleased. * nf IT is enough to open any page of his work to see how splendidly he could write. “ When the funeral pyre was out, and the last valediction over, men took a last adieu of their interred friends, little expecting the curiosity of future ages could comment upon their ashes.” Oragain: “ But the iniquity of Oblivion blindly scattereth her poppy and deals with the memory of men without dis- tinction to merit of perpetuity. Who could but pity the founder of the pyramids? Herostratus His Prose. lives that burnt the temple of Diana, he is almost lost that built it. Time hath spared the epitaph of Adrian’s horse, confounded that ot himself". Or once more—for the mere pleasure of quotation: “To live indeed, is to be again ourselves, which being not only an hope but an evidence in noble believers, ‘tis all one to lie in St. Innocent’s Church-yard as in the sands of Egypt, ready to be anything in the ecstacy of being ever, and as content with six foot as the moles of Adrianus.” . One of Mr. Margetson’s illustrations in ‘‘ The Sword of Gideon,'’ by PROSE of this sort is almost as pure a pleasure as music. One need not ask one’s self what it means. The very sound of it, the majestic roll of these long and beautiful words, gives the purest joy to anyoue to whom such things appeal. Afterwards, when the mere music of the thing has been absorbed, it is time to turn to the sense. Much in the same way, when Sidney writes his ‘ Defense of Poetry,” amid a great deal that is shapeless, wandering, and a little turbid, The Music one comes upon passages that of Words. strike home instantly by their mere beauty of sound, before the actual sense of the words is borne in upon the mind. But what Sir Thomas Browne had to say is always worth grasping. A physician and i inan of science, he was tuil of a shrewd common-sense, a sly humour that reminds one not infrequently of that other Sir Thomas, and a majestic feeling of the pathos of this brief life of ours. The humour, perhaps, comes out more strongly in his correspondence, which was edited in an incomplete, inac- curate, and rather timid form by Wilkins nearly a century ago, and has not yet been reprinted. THERE we see the great author as father, husband, and friend, content with his daily practice, holding aloof, in spite of clearly Royalist sympathies, from the distractions with which England was torn in his day, and faking the keenest interest in his daughters, his two sons—“ Honest Tom,” the younger, who was in the Navy, and died young, and Edward, the elder, who became, like his father, a physician, travelled a The good deal in youth, and achieved Browne wealth and distinction in London. Family. He became President of the Royal College of Physicians, and one of his patients was Charles II. A respect- able, hard-working man, he never achieved the distinction of his father, who, by his mere command over words, his power of creating things of beauty out of the common coinage of our speech—with the addition, it must be admitted, of a good many high- sounding, brave collections of syllables that appealed to his scholarly mind and_ his love of dignity and splendour—has achieved “SPRINGING TO HER FEET, AND WITH HER BLOOD ON FIRE.” J. Bloundelle-Burton. (Messrs. Cassell and Co,) immortality. In these days of clipped sen- tences, short words, and colourless style, over which the pernicious influence of Macaulay is constantly spreading like an eclipse, it is at once pleasant and salutary to turn back to the pages of a writer so full of ordered pomp and inagnificence as Sir Thomas Browne. * : % ONE picks up a book by Mr. Bloundelle- Burton with the pleasing certainty of passing several enjoyable hours. And ‘The Sword of Gideon" (Cassell and Co., 6s.) should give much pleasure (and incidentally much profit) to many readers who can appreciate a well- written and bright tale of love The Sword and war, adventure and inis- of Gideon. adventure. In Bevill Bracton, late officer of the Army of his Majesty King William III., and Sylvia Thorne, heiress and mistress of the Weiss Haus in Liege what time that city was beleaguered by Marlborough, Mr. Bloundelle-Burton has given us a pair of lovers in whom one can- not but take an interest, and with whom one must sympathise in joy and in sorrow, Vili, of which they have a very full share in the six months that is covered by the story. There is no writer of romance to-day who surpasses Mr. Bloundelle-Burton for stories in which the people, the adventures, and the results are credible and_ interesting, and “The Sword of Gideon” is a book which must add considerably to his reputation. “WITH Togo, the Story of Seven Months’ Active Service Under his Command,” is the title which Mr. H. C. Seppings Wright has given to his new book, the second edition of which has just been published by Messrs. Hurst and Blackett. There is plenty of literature with regard to the war, but Mr. Seppings Wright has a special claim to consideration, inasmuch as he was the only stranger of any nationality who actually served with the Japanese Fleet during Naval operations. By rare good fortune he got permission to serve under Ad- miral Togo, and was in one or With Togo. other of his ships from August, 1904, until shortly after the fall of Port Arthur. Specialists in Naval affairs will find a great deal of information in this book, and to them in particular a little note at the end on * Lessons of the War” will be of interest. “I have no hesitation,” he writes, “seeing what I have seen, in stating that the whole of our armament ought to be renewed. . .. To me the doom of the big battle- ship has already been sounded... . The day of mosquito craft has again dawned.” BUT it is not only to the Naval specialists that Mr. Seppings Wright's book will appeal—it makes capital reading. Everywhere he went he was received with the greatest cor- diality and kindness by our Japanese friends, and clearly made himself very popular. He saw everything there was to be seen, and actually publishes a ph tograph of Japanese vessels lying in that mysterious “certain place’? behind a certain island, which was Admiral Togo's secret base. He spent a great deal of time in searching for mines, and describes very vividly this dangerous but necessary occupation. He went into Port Arthur imme- diately after the fall, What was and saw General Stoes- Seen. sel and the Russian troops on their way out after the surrender. He saw, too, all the Naval actions that took place in front of Port Arthur, including the sinking of the “Sevastopol,” and he has a very interesting picture of the smoke rising from the Russian ships that were burnt before the sur- render. Of Togo himself he saw not a little, and has details of his life and ways to give, which will appeal to everyone, Altogether his is a most amusing and interesting book; it is copiously illustrated from drawings and photographs by the author, who is well known, not only as an artist and a war corre- spondent, but has himself been in the British Navy, and is, therefore, entitled to speak on matters of this kind. BOOKS TO READ. The Life of Queen Henrietta Maria, by I, A. Taylor. (Hutchinson.) Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers, by J. H. and Edith C. Hubback, (Lane.) Mary Stuart, by Florence A. Maccunn (Methuen.) Ayesha, by H. Rider Haggard. (Ward. Lock.) Lone Marie, by W. E. Norris (Macmillan ) The Black Span‘el, by Robert Hiche s. (Methuen.) Tne Impostor, by Harold Bindioss. (White.) The Sword of Gideon, by John Bloundelle-Burton. (Cassell.) Meg the Lady, by Tom Gallon. (Hutchinson.) The Sacred Cup, by Vincent Brown. (Duck- worth.) The Secret Kingdom, by Frank Richardson. (Duck- worth.) With Togo, by H. C. Seppings Wright. (Hurst and Blackett.) Big Game Shooting, edited by H. G, Hutchinson, (Newnes,)

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Oct. Mth, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXII.—BRISTOL PORCELAIN. OSEPH MARRYAT devotes exactly two pages to the merits of Bristol porcelain, confining his remarks to the “hard china” manufactured at Castle Green ween the years 1772 and 1783. 1857. Many years later more ample justice was done to the subject by Mr. M. L. Solon, who draws very largely on Mr. Owen's “ Two Centuries of Ceramic Art in Bristol,” the various memoirs of William Cookworthy, and, above all, on Mr. Alfred Trapnell’s first alogue, published in 1898. It has been reserved for the Rev. A. W. Oxford, in his exhaustive preface to the last edition of the Trapnell catalogue, issued this year in the form of a superbly-illustrated quarto volume by William Gec Sons of Top Corner, Park Street, Bristol, to sum up all that is known of the rare and beautiful fafence to the judicious accumulation of which Mr. Trapnell has devoted so much time and expense. There is no trace of selfishness in Mr. Trapnell’s collecting. He at once enlists the sympathy ot his brother collectors, great and small, by the device, “If you are a collector, you will never feel old.” He has, Mr. Oxford tells us, “brought together the largest and most repre- sentative collection of Bristol china which has stood in one place since the closing of the works in 1781,” and after generously endowing the Fine Art Galleries of Bath and Bristol, his collection still remains without a rival. The two most prominent figures in the brief story of — Bristol porcelain are those of William Cookworthy, born in 1705, and Richard Champion, thirty-eight years his junior. They were both members of the Society of Friends, to which Bristol art is almost as deeply indebted as Bristol commerce. The connection between the older factory at Plymouth and Champion’s works on Castle Green has never been thoroughly understood. It is, however, certain that in 1768 Champion had for his partners Joseph Harford, homas Winwood, Edward Brice, and Joseph Fry, the last-named, at any rate, belonging to the same religious denomination as Champion and Cookworthy. From 1771 to 1773) William Cookworthy and Co, were rated as occu- piers of 15, Castle Green om 1773 to 1780 Richard Cham- pion and Co. figure as possessors. The Castle Green works were probably at the zenith of their prosperity about the end of 1774, when Mr. and Mrs. Cham- pion presented a “service” to Mrs. Jane Burke on the occasion of her hus- band’s return as member for Bristol. In 1874 this historic set fetched £535. Three years later Mr, Rathbone gave £215 5s. for the tea-pot alone. The painted in sepia, and purchas A UNIQUE SET OF THE “SEASONS” IN From the Trapnell Collection, Debenham Gould. MR. ALFRED TRAPNELL The well-known collector of Bristol china, who has presented numerous specimens of Champion's Hard Porcelain and other kindred Bristol products to the Bristol Art Gallery and Museum and the Bath Fire Art Gallery. milk-jug and cover are now in the possession of Mr. Trapnell. The writer hopes on some future oceasion to give an account of the plaques AN EXQUISITE OVAL PLATEAU OF BKISTOI. PORCELAIN With a border of festoons enclosing four medallions of vases of classical 4 for £105, and other rare and costly Trapnell Collection. of white biscuit china decorated with flowers in high relief, which wer chocolate-cups, characte like the tea-sets and ristic products of the BRISTOL The modelling and decoration are alike excellent, and on the belts and bands of the figures, each of which is 1o-in. high, are painted the signs of the Zodiac. PORCELAIN THE ALFRED TRAPNELL COLLECTION. Bristol factory. They are fully represented in the Trapnell Collection. The largest and most important pieces made at Bristol were vases. They are hexagonal in shape, about 12-in. in height, and most beautifully de- corated. As Mr. Joseph Fry received a great many of them at the closing of the works, several fine specimens still remain in the hands of his descendants. Mr. Trapnell owns more than one set of the Bristol figures known as “The Four Seasons.” He pos s amples of them in white, and was the donor of the series in the Bristol Fine Art Gallery. Mr. Oxford gives some valuable hints as to the chief characteristics of real Bristol, and the detection of fraudulent imitations. They should be carefully read by all intelligent collectors. “The glaze is hard as the body, It cannot be scratched, and bears a heat which would melt any soft paste ware. The colour is a brilliant white. All other china looks dull by its side. The surface, examined with a lens, is bubbled— pin-holed "—owing to the bursting of bubbles of gas during the firing.” Mr. Oxford gives a complete list of the Bristol marks and numbers, together with a comparative analysis of the body of both Bristol and Plymouth porcelain. “To see Mr. Trapnell’s collection.” writes Mr. Oxford, “is to make one wish to collect for one’s self. Collecting adds much to the interest and happiness of life, and leads one on continuously to fresh fields of knowledge. For a_ beginner there is nothing better than to collect Bristol porcelain. It is very SS ex- rare, and demands energy in its pursuit. Although sham pieces abound, they are ver y to detect. It carries with it an interest in one of the oldest cities of gland.”” With regard to Mr. Oxford’s last sentences, it is interesting to note that Bristol is built on the site of a British town of almost unknown antiquity, and place of considerable importance during the Roman occupation, when it was strongly fortified. The city has always been a great industrial centre. The port had become of note at the time of the, Norman Conqnest, and from that time its trade grew rapidly, owing to the traditional enter- prise and energy of its inhabitants. The personality of. Richard Champion, who eventually be- came Paymaster- General of the , and died in a, and that of William Cook- worthy, the enter- prising Plymouth Quaker, are scarcely less interesting than the history of the precious specimens of Bristol porcelain produced under their joint auspices, and now Copyright was a form, specimens immor- talised in Mr. Trapnell’s wonderful catalogue. B. Copyright. Biatesdey Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. GENUINE ANTIQUE FURNITURE INA Genuine Antique Mansion. Messrs. WOOD & HEMMONS (G. £. HEMMONS) respectfully invite the inspection of Canynge’s House, 97, Redoiiffe St., Bristol, an old r4th Century Mansion (where Canynge entertained King Edward IV. and Queen Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI.), entirely furnished with Antiques of and other periods. ONE OF THE GHIEF SIGHTS BOOK CATALOGU Topography, Sporting, Genealogical Works, First Editions, and Library Editions of Standard Books. WALTER NIELD, 29, Bath Street, BRISTOL. The Highest Prices given for Large or Small Quantities of Boots. GENUINE ANTIQUES. PICTURES, ENGRAVINGS, FURNITURE (fine and XVIIIth Century), CHINA, OLD ENGLISH POTTERY, SILVER JEWELLERY, LACE, ENAMELS, etc. » Park St., Bristol. J.P. WAY, “208,427 69 AR. S ORR MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, Dealers in Rare Books AND Fine Lisrary EDITIONS Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, rst Editions of 17th, 18th, and rgth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. issued—lIllustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and THE KING. that OF BRISTOL. ES FREE. CHESTER, examples of the XVIIth 0 ENGLAND. GF STANDARD AUTHORS, Portraits, Line, Stipple, To HOLDERS of Festival Tickets, Cheap Railway Tickets will be Oct. 14th, 1906. BRISTOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL, Ooctobor 11 to 14. at about a single fare and a quar- ter for the return journey. ISSUED TO BRISTOL Excellent Services of Express Trains ewe BRISTOL +o LONDON, pLymoutH, and THE WEST OF ENGLAND, WEYMOUTH, CARDIFF, and SOUTH WALES, LIVERPOOL, WORCESTER, HEREFORD, GLOUCESTER, THE NORTH OF ENGLAND via SEVERN TUNNEL, MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, and THE MIDLANDS and THE NORTH OF ENGLAND via BANBURY and the GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. BREAKFAST, LUNOHEON, AND DINING OARS on many trains to and from BRISTOL. LONDON and BRISTOL For full particulars of Train Services, Fares, etc., send post-card to G.W.R. Stations or Offices. James C. InGtts, General Manager. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE KiNG’s EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. £2 offered.—829, THz Kinc's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn’s Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE KiNG'’s EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Koyal Navy." Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns.—179, THE KinG’s ExCHANGE. A set o: the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, THz Kinc’s EXCHANGE. ‘The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham. £1 offered — 183, Tue Kine’s ExcHanGE. A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. tos. each offered.—184, THE KinG'’s ExCHANGE. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. x Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THE KinG’s ExcHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892.—187, Tug Kinc'’s EXCHANGE. ‘* The Book of Archery,'’ and any other works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, THe Kinc's ExcHAnGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, THE Kine's ExcHance. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE Kine’s Excuance. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Eto.—continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262, THE Kinc’s ExcHANGE. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE Kine’s EXCHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘‘ Shannon" and ‘* Chesa- peake,"’ after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE. Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to her marriage.— 268, THz KinG’s ExcHANGE. Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath ; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s operations.—-270, THE K1nG’s ExCHANGE. Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. {£1 offered.- 271, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, dedicated to Princess Augusta, r8or; John Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 18 0 or 1812. Good price offered —272, THE KinG’s ExcHANGE. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘* John Bull taking aluncheon,"’ 1798; ** Royal Economy," George III. frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each oflered.—273, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi. and others. Good price offered.—526, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, Tue Kine's ExcHANGE. xi. WANTED. GOLD, SILYER, Eto. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THe Kinc's ExcHANGE. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.—817a, THE Kinc’s ExcHANGE. BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 1334, The Kinc's EXCHANGE. The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's charge to the jury, 2 volumes. — 134A, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Eto. Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Récamier. Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, Tue Kinc's EXCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. GOLD, SILVER, Eto. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. —608a, Tug KinG's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—524a, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE. Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE KiING’s ExCHANGE.

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Oct. 14th, 1905. Motoring Notes. HE race for the Vanderbilt Cup, which | was won last year by a Panhard driven by Heath, takes place to-day on a circular course, 28} miles in circumference, on Long Island, U.S.A., which will have to be covered ten tines. Germany, France, America, and Italy will be the nations represented, the rules permitting each country to send a team of five cars. There will, therefore, be twenty competitors in all, who will start in the following order: 1, Mercédés (Jenatzy); 2, De Diétrich (Duray); 3, Pope-Toledo (Dingley); 4, Fiat (Lancia) ; 5, Mercédés (Warden) ; 6, Darracq (Wagner) ; 7, Locomobile (Tracy); 8, Fiat (Nazzaro); a, Mercédés (Campbell); 10, Rénault (Siszs) ; 11, Christie (Christie); 12, Fiat (Cedrino); 13, Mercédés (Foxhall Keene); 14, Panhard (Heath); 15, Pope-Toledo (Lytle); 16, Fiat (Cheveolet); 17, Mercédés (Werner?); 18, Darracq (Hemery); 19, White (White); 20, Fiat (Sartori). The cars will be started at intervals of one minute, which should allow sufficient time for the last competitor to be sent off before the first completes a round. The Fiats are generally regarded as favourites, in view of their splendid performance in the Gordon Bennett. From a sporting point of view, however, it isto be regretted that the Richard-Brasiers are not competing, M. Brasier having decided to rest content with his two-fold success on the Auvergne Circuit, as Théry and Lancia would have had an opportunity of meeting once more. Jenatzy has not been favoured by good fortune since he won the Gordon Bennett in Ireland in 1903, but his position as first starter should give him an important advantage in the race. * = x The Joint Committee of the Automobile Club and the Motor Union, which is engaged in collect- ing and preparing evidence to lay before the Royal Commission on Motor Traffic, is meet- ing with an encouraging amount of support. Nearly £3,000 had been received up to the end of September from private motorists, clubs, and the trade towards the very heavy expenses of the enquiry, and even at this early date a mass of valuable information has been THE KING. obtained, which a staff of assistants is engaged in tabulating, in order that it may be ready for the Commission, which commences its sittings this month. The members of the medical profession have been circularised with a view to obtaining their views on certain points, and it is significant of the interest taken by doctors in the questions at issue that 2,498 replies had been received up to the end of last month. Any medical reader, whether a motorist or not, who has not received the schedule, can obtain one by writing to the secretary, 16, Down Street. a x * The importance of acomplete and convincing statement of the motorist’s case being placed before the Commission is shown by a circular recently sent to the District Councils and other local authorities by the Highway Protection League, a body which, under the pretence of securing for all classes impartially a fair share in the use of the roads, is waging warfare on the motor-car. Among the suggestions put for- . ward by this body are that the general speed limit should be reduced from twenty to four- teen or fifteen miles an hour, and that local authorities should have power to fix still lower limits where they think it desirable to do so. The league by itself might be treated with contempt, but there is always the danger that it may form a rallying-point for retrograde councils which hate the motor-car because it raises the dust on their ill-made roads. The recent enormous extension of the Argyll Works near Glasgow, which, when completed, will give the coinpany the largest producing capacity in Great Britain, has been followed as a natural corollary by the opening of an important branch in the metropolis. “ Argylls, London, Limited,” is the naine of the new company formed to sell the famous Scotch cars in the South of England, and a dinner was recently held at the Trocadero Restaurant, to celebrate the opening of the new show- rooms in Newman Street. These have been designed on an elaborate scale, and no expense has been spared to make them the finest AND HIS motor sale-rooms in London. It is intended to keep from forty to sixty cars constantly in stock, so that the intending purchaser may have an almost unlimited choice, instead, as is so often the case, of having to depend largely on photographs and pattern-books for the shape and colour of his car, and run the risk, after waiting some months for delivery, of finding that his wishes have been wrongly interpreted. The new London company has devised a novel scheme which is intended to strike at the root of the commission system, which, unfortunately, is all too rife in the motor trade. No tips or commissions will be given to customers’ servants, and any driver who demands one will be immediately reported to his employer. On the other hand, it is announced that a prize will be given to any driver of an Argyll who succeeds in keeping the running expenses below a certain limit. The scale is fixed in accordance with the horse-power of the vehicle; for instance, in the case of a 10—12-h.p. Argyll the sum of £42 is the maximum allowed per 5,coo miles for petrol, oil, grease, tyres, and repairs. The firm state that they know the figures to be reasonable and easily achieved if the car is properly cared for, though we fear that the uncertainty of the tyre item will ruin many a careful driver’s chances of winning the prize. The trade returns for the first nine months of the present year show that the flow of foreign-built motor-cars into this country con- tinues unchecked. During the period dealt witb 4,761 completed cars, valued at £2,064,650, were imported, together with “parts” to the value of £633,601. These figures mark a sub- stantial increase on the imports for the first nine months of last year, which consisted of 4,648 cars valued, together with £271,492 worth of parts, at £2,037,161. Including motor-cycles and their parts, the total motor imports up to date for the present year amount to £2,760,525, or an increase of nearly £700,000 over the same period in Tg d4. THE LAT: ST MERCEDES, Copyright. The first chassis of the 1906 7o-h.p. type was recently received {rom Germany by Du Cros-Mercédés, Limited. Xi.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905. England Our Workshop, Our Market The World. LAVERTON, WEBB: Co., LTD., The Finest Motor Exhibit in London at 17, Newman St., Oxford St., W. of the Famous “ARGYLL” DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS | Art Furniture oF MOTOR CARS £350 - £1IOOO. A Splendid Selection for Immediate Delivery. FREE TRIAL RUNS. Over 40 “ Argylls” of latest Models and all H.P.’s always on view. INTERIOR ARGYLLS, LONDON, Ltd., DECORATIONS. 17, Newman St., Oxford St, W. Chairma: and Managing Director - EUSTACE H, WATSON. 4 8 5 0) & 5 2 QUEEN'S ROAD ’ ’ ’ Messrs, ALFRED DUNHILL, Ltd., have opened a branch establishment 8 in our showrooms with a full range of their well-known motor clothing, Gc. B RI S I oO I Sa Catalogues and Estimates Free FITMENTS and EXPERT MALE AND FEMALE ASSISTANTS ONLY EMPLOYED. TAPP @ HAINES,|- The Greatest of Card Games.” UP-TO-DATE... Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Hairdressers. SPECIALISTS IN ORNAMENTAL Hair. ELectro.ysis, MANICURE, ELECTRIC TREATMENT FOR THE HAIR. CuHiropopy, Face Massace. 1, : =n = ( uate t <c V, x Absorbing ! Interesting! Entirely New! Full of Life, Variety & Spirit! ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT, OR SEND TWO SHILLINGS TO US FOR SAMPLE PACK, PARKER BROTHERS, Incorporated, 11, LOVELL’S COURT, LONDON, E.C. ’s Original Antiseptic Egg Julep or mpoo Pow; , 1) ost free meee Suavallae ae me auisite eaaNiaealasaenioe aciagese aca 16 PUBLISHERS 3 PIT, TOOT, BID, SQUIRE, ETC. post free. Mr. Haines (Diploma Brixton School of Chemistry and Pharmacy) receives Clients by appointment for Scalp and Hair Diseases. Advice given free ] COLLEGE GREEN, SOCI E | ¥ Ss FAD| TAPP & HAINES, RaIsTOL. | xili.

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Oct. i4th, 1905. ashions ADAME LA MODE is behaving in the most delightful fashion. She is making it so easy for us to dress becomingly, by giving us an endless variety of materials from which to make our selections, that it is almost bewildering. The charms of the artistic chiffon velvets are such that you feel powerless to resist them, and think you really must have one trimmed with bands of fur, and a velvet and fur toque to go with it. Then, for those who have there are velveteens, in delightful colours and quality, which when made up look almost as well as the velvets, at a of course, to study expense, comparatively trifling cost. Of course, a face cloth tailor-made, or plain or fancy tweed, or Melton, is indispens- able. hall we have a bolero or three-quarter tight-fitting Well, my advice is by The question is, coat of this ? all means the latter, if you are a good figure, and that can nearly always be arranged in these days by the help of a thoroughly good straight-fronted corset, and there are very many on the market just The chilly weather starting, it is well to protect and if the much now. ourselves below the wa coats are well cut they are better style now than the boleros. But if you are short, then decide for the little Norfolk which is very smart, with the same tone of suéde leather for collar, cuffs, and belt. The hold its own throughout the autumn and winter, for those who can wear it naturally. Evening gowns en princesse will be the most popular. Velvet robes with old lace berthes are quite the latest, and are universally One I saw the other day in sapphire blue chiffon velvet, most beautifully cut en prince and falling in full soft folds. These season, excepting ball dresses, which will be made just sufficiently long to be graceful, and yet so as not to need holding up for dancing. There are some very pretty flake-spotted chiffons that look very light and suitable for young girls. Married women will adopt heavier materials. Sequins in iridiscent colouring will much also jet black sequin embroideries. The Egyptian scarves I mentioned before are quite necessary as an artistic finish; and, bolero or coat, A CHARMING Directoire coat will becoming. dresses will be worn longer thi: be seen, and as we are promised an un- winter, usually severe they will prove a very welcome addition to the décolleté toilette. Natural flowers — will again be seen as orna- ments for evening coif- fures; they are much prettier than the theatrical effect so much in last carved also vogue season. Quaintly - Spanish-shaped tor- low toiseshell combs are worn for day wear; these are only for home wear, as the hats do not allow space for them. Some of the new hats are very pictur- esque, and the shapes so numerous that any- becoming and fashionable is thing fashionable ; as everything is supposed to be be- coming, see how simple THE KING. of To-day HAT IN PALE (Messrs. D. H. Evans, Oxford Street, W.) A BIG BRISTOL BUSINESS. A corner of one of the fur departments at Messrs, Jolly and Son's, College Green, Bristol. xiv. AND HIS EF To-morrow. it is to suit ourselves with hats just now. Some of the prettiest I have seen this week were at Messrs. D. H. Evans’ of Oxford Street, who have, in well-arranged and new showrooms, some charming models. White fur and feather creations are there in all shapes, also some very original cloth hats for practical wear. One that is sure to be a general favourite was of reseda chiffon velvet, with jam-pot crown, the — trimming, shaded chenilles, caught up at the back, and forming at the same time the cache-peigne, with two full ostrich feathers shaded off to almost cream colour. Another in grey velvet with high round crown, turned up at the side with darker tips, the crown swathed in thickly-folded chiffon. A quaint little ricorne in pale shade of velvet had a full osprey at one side, and the low flat crown was surrounded with ermine. This was a most becoming model. Another new style is the velvet mushroom, with tiny folds of silk in a contrast- ing tone, with twisted ribbons and drooping feather falling over the back. A new combination of colouring in millinery is the mixture of ruby and green; feathers are shaded off in these, and although the contrast is at first a bit startling, it is astonishing how quickly the eye becomes reconciled to it. Altogether, this season advocates strong colours, especially in millinery and the many littie odds and ends necessary to the completion of the toilette. Gay buckles, for instance, are very much used, pale-toned ribbons being drawn through them. There one very decided trimming, that is, style of using the same, which is in long straight bands, starting from the bodice in some cases, and emulate the princesse idea, and form a stole, terminating only at the hem of the gown. This is a mode much liked by the Princess of Wales, who has chosen it for one of her numerous Indian outfit dresses. Messrs. Jolly and Son of College Green, Bristol, a view of one of whose fur departments is given on this page, have always made a speciality of furs, and this branch of their business has so increased of late that considerable extensions have been necessary Their new showrooms now contain a fine selection of furs, including many shapes in sable, martin, fox, ermine, etc. Among the specialities for which the firm are justly noted are their genuine fur sets at moderate prices. The lower qualities of furs, which cannot be recommended for wear, are not to be found in Messrs. Jolly’s rooms. Being practical furriers, Messrs. Jolly and Son are in an exceptional position for executing special orders, and customers can have their own patterns worked out by experi- enced fitters. Besides a great variety of fur motor - coats, special mention may be made of a full-length Irish tweed coat, beautifully tailored, with an adjust- able lining of leather, which is very soit, and affords absolute protec- tion from cold. winds. Dover Street Studios, VELVET AND ERMINE. is The lining may be worn with other coats. R. D.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905. “WHEN SPRING UNLOCKS THE FLOWERS TO PAINT THE LAUGHING SOIL,”’ none will yield you so much genuine pleasure as Kelway’s Herbaceous Ponies. Right from the very commencement of Spring until the approach of Winter they will be a delight to behold. In the Spring the Pzeonies will become possessed of beautiful foliage which will cause them to be almost as attractive as when in flower. The vivid carmine colour of the stems and leaves as they push themselves through the earth’s crust will be delightful. A little later—during May and June—they will burst forth with a wealth of glorious colour not to be equalled by any other of the hardy perennials. Later still—as Autumn advances—they will assume a coat of many colours, resplendent in tints of orange, purple, amethyst, and rich burnt sienna, with an occasional splash of the warm carmine. KELWAY'S LOVELY PEONIES are amenable to the simplest treatment in any soil, readily adapting themselves to gardens, beds, borders, shrubberies or drives; in park, grass walk or woodland. To secure the best results for 1906 you should plant now. Magnificent as the illustration on this page appears, it fails, however, to do justice to the superb character of the original plant. ARTISTIC HERBACEOUS BORDERS. Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture contains details of the Langport Plan of Herbaceous Borders—a plan whereby it is possible to secure a feast of ever-changing colour practically the whole year round. In the plan are included some of our most lovely varieties of Paonies and other Herbaceous Plants. If for no other reason than to secure particulars of this plan, you should become a possessor of this book, which is, unquestionably, one of the finest books published for gardening reference. KELWAY & SON, THE ROYAL HORTICULTURISTS, LANGPORT, SOMERSET. RV

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Oct. Ith, 19 5 THE KING. AND HIS THE KING’S MENU. CANAPES AUX CREVETTES. This is a hors d’ccuvre that is served warm, and is always much appreciated in Paris. Toast some thin pieces of bread, cut into regular shapes, and spread them with a layer of shrimp and anchovy butter, which is pre- pared in the following mode: Pick your shrimps and pound in a mortar with a little butter, strain and mix with about eight anchovies, likewise pounded with butter, and serve very hot, garnished in any way preferred, A little olive chopped small and heaped on each piece of toast is a pretty finish, and improves the flavour. ROUGETS A LA your mullets, selecting them as much s possible, which should not be too large, season well with salt, pepper, and salad BEARNAISE. oil. Broil or grill for ten minutes. Sauce Bearnaise: Chop six to eight fair-sized serole with a shallots, put them into a cz son), and boil wineglassful of vinegar (tar until reduced to halt quantity. Strain it off, and keep the essence on one side. Place in another casserole six yolks of egys, a good piece of butter, pepper, and a little nutmeg. Stir this gently over a moderate fire until it is well mixed, stirring always one way, and taking care that it does not actually boil, or it will curdle. Then adda little stock or Lemco, and mix in your essence of shallots and the juice of a lemon. HUITRES A LA CAEN. Take some cooking oysters, reckoning six to each person, beard them, and turn thei in very fine crushed bread-crumbs (which have been previously browned), and have ready some butter in a frying-pan; fry your oysters very quickly to a golden brown, and serve in small fancy white fireproof shells, well heated. Season with a dash of cayenne pepper, and serve very hot. RIS DE VEAU A LA MERVEILLE. Blanch and prepare your sweetbreads in the usual manner, and proceed as it larding them, but instead of bacon use strips of truffles. Make a good sonbise sauce, and serve your sweetbreads on a bed ot spinach a la créme. GRIVES AU RIS. This dish is a very favourite one in Brussels, where the thrush is very plentiful. Cook about half a pound of rice in meat stock, and arrange in pyramid shape on your dish. Roast the thrush, allowing one to each person, and place at regular intervals on the bed of rice. A little grated Parmesan over the rice before serving is an im- provement. POMMES IMPERIALES. Peel some large apples and remove the centre portions without breaking or spoiling the shape. Stew in strong syrup, to which add a glass ot brown sherry. Leave to cool; then arrange in acrystal dish with their syrup, and fill up the cavities with whipped cream, BOMBE D’ANANAS This is a cream ice pudding, made in any fancy mould, with small triangnlar pieces of pineapple, ‘res or preserved, introduced into it. re -i A FEW HINTS ON’ BREAD-MAKING AT HOME. This is a North Country mode of making your bread, which keeps it {resher and makes it most deliciously light ; for a medium-sized household two bakings a week will be found sufficient the bread does not get dry. Put into a I: earthen pan, !airly deep, to allow for the cough rising, six pounds of medium AN OCTOBER DINNER For 8 to 10 people. Hors D’uvges. CaNAPES AUX CREVETTES. AVELINES D'ANCHOIS. PotaGr JULIENN®. RouGets a La BrARNaIsE. Huirres a La Caen. Ris pe Vesu a ca MERVEILLE. Grives au Ris. SELLE bi: Mouton. Pommes DE TERRE SAuTES. Fonps p’ARTICHAUTS. Fauisans Roris. SALADE. PomMrS IMPERIALES. BomBe D’ANANAS. From GE. flour, half a teaspoonful of salt, half a teacup cf castor sugar,and a quarter of a pound of lard. This lard you cut into pieces and gradually work, by rubbing through your hands with the other ingredients, until all lumps have disappeared. Yeu then make a hole in the centre of this. Dissolve in a pint of water (just warm) about two ounces of German yeast, pour in, and knead thoroughly until the dough leaves the sides and bottom of your pan quite cleanly. Put a clean cloth over the pan, after making several deep cuts across and across your dough, and leave from one to one and a-half hours to rise. Cut it open with a knife, and if the dough has a spongy appearance it is ready for the next stage. Keep it from a draught. Then well grease any pie dishes or basins if you have not the necessary tins at hand. Divide your mixture, knead up lightly each portion before filling vour vessels. Score lightly across the top, and bake in an even oven. A gas stove answers admirably for this purpose, can regulate the heat to a turn. The] Ss will take from one and a-half to two hours AVELINES D'ANCHOIS, (Specially prepared and photographed for this paper.) to bake.- Run a skewer through, and? if it comes out clean with no mixture adhering to it, your bicad is done. Another way is to knock the loaf with your knuckles; if it emits a hollow sound it is ready. Stand on end uatil cold. CURRANT LOAF is made in the same way, cnly double the quantity of sugar is used, and milk instead of water employed to dissolve the yeast, Add also raisins, sultanas, or currants to taste. This can be formed into a long thick roll and baked on the oven shelf on a greased paper. Avoid opening the XVI. oven door too often, or the bread will fall and be heavy. BROWN BREAD OR WHOLE MEAL BREAD. This does not need sugar, and whole meal is used, that is, the flour with the husks, otherwise the procedure is the same, Anyone who has tried home baking with any suecess—and there is really no difficulty to overcome—will be very averse to baker's bread. When once in the habit of doing it, it is no trouble at all,and certainly the pureness of your bread amply repays for this. With some households it is also an economy ; the only thing to be feared is, everyone so appreciates the difference that more than double the quantity of baker’s bread is consumed, CASSEROLES. A few words may be acceptable to young and inexperienced housekeepers as to the use of casseroles, in preference to iron or enamelled saucepans. These casseroles—or, as they are sometimes called, earthen pans—have all the advantages and none ot the disadvantages of these others. Firstly, they are absolutely per- fect from the h point, they are very light in handli mnost practical as regards cleanliness, the c is not more than that of ordinary enamel-ware, and less than iron, and the great thing in their favour is that they are harmless. In France, when the rapid increase of appendicitis cases gave so much cause for uneasiness. all enamel-ware was immediately discarded, as it was supposed that in some instances this disease was caused by, or traced to, frag- ments of enamel, said to have chipped from the linings of saucepans. Whether this be true or not, we know it cannot be conducive to health to have little sharp splinters of this playing havoc with our internal organs. I suppose hearing so much of all this some two or three years ago made me nervous on the matter, and as at the time I did not know where to procure these casseroles in London, I had some sent over specially from Paris. Since then I have never had any others in use in my kitchen. Now they can be procured in several big shops in London in all sizes and shapes. ‘he one thing to guard against is that they sometimes spring or crack on first using them. This is avoided by rubbing the underneath with garlic. This information I gained from a French chef, and have found it answer perfectly. wWhere gas stoves are so much in use for cooking now, these casseroles are invaluable. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Mrascot.— What you mean is Kartoffel pufle, or potato pancakes; they are simply made, very filling, and you can certainly make a good luncheon if you cook a sufficient quantity, and have, as you say, to study ways and means. Many German households make this a regular meal where economy dictates the necessity. You peel and wash several large potatoes, and grate through an ordinary grater into a basin, beat one or two eges, a good pinch of salt, and stir to this. Have ready a pan of builing lard or dripping, and fry in sinall quantities—a large cooking spoonful to each pancake—until a good golden colour each side. Place on a hot dish in the oven, aud sprinkle castor sugar over each as finished. CALOPPES DE Veau aux Trueres (A Lover of Tiuffles).—This dish is prepared much in the same way as escaloppes de veau a la Milanaise, using, however, truffles to garnish instead ot macaroni. The Parmesan is also unnecessary. Kata,

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 14th, 1905, Within this jar there is more of the real substance of Beef —and a higher quality of Beef—than in any other Meat Extract jar of equal size. Lemco The only GENUINE LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF BEEF. LEMCO, 4, Lloyd's Avenue, London F.C. Your little ills will find relief in For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Very small, and easy to take as sugar. Genuine must have signature pg VovAll he LITTLE LIVER PILLS Pui rely Vegetable, ta. Akita Kod eo or \ \\- & will an the Hal from the effects of the SUN and WINDS, and counteract the effects of HARD WATER. It entirelyremoves all ROUGHNESS, REDNESS, IRRITATION, KEEPING THe SKIN SOFT, SMOOTH ano WHITE tans, DBLIGHTFULLY SOOTHE AL Feed a babe on Nature's lines and he will grow up strong and healthy. The “Allenburys” Milk Foods closely resemble human milk in composition and they are as easily digested. No farinaceous food is suitable for a child under six months, for young infants cannot properly digest starch. The “Allenburys” Milk Foods are free from starch They promote vigorous and healthy development and children thrive upon them as on no other diet. ren fed on the ‘Allenburys” Foods are neither fretful nor wakeful. A Pamphlet on Infant Feeding and Management, Free. ALLEN & HANBURYS Ltd., Lombard Street, LONDON. U.S.A.—Niagara Falls, N.Y AUSTRALASIA—Spring St., Sydney. Canaoa—Gerrard St. E.,Toronto. Sour Arrica— Castle St., Cape Town, XVii.

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Oct. 14th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — Il. — Wuat ts Qvir?—In the first place we must preface our remarks by saying that Quit isa card game. It is, however, not played with ordinary playing cards, but with special packs provided for the purpose, each of whichis accom- panied by printed rules and hints. The cards are highly enamelled, and fifty-six are contained in each pack. The five suits have nothing in common with our old favourites, the hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades, but are named from the first five letters of the alphabet, and in each suit there are supposed to be eleven cards, numbered from the unit upwards. We say supposed to be, because two cards, the Aqand the Ag, are purposely missing from the pack, This accounts, then, for fifty-three cards, and of these, two, the A5 and Ato, are “ count cards,” or, as the uninitiated would say, “honours.” The remaining cards are blank cards, containing the word “Quit,” and are tech- nically-known as * Quit cards.” The use and great import of these will afterwards appear. Quit is then a new card game, simple enough for the very young, but with scope for studied and scientific play worthy of the habitués of the card table. Asin every card game there are ele- ments of chance, irrespective of honour scores, but in the making of tricks the play’s the thing. Tue Onject oF THE GAME.—The game is played by tour, five, or six players, and for our part we say “the more the merrier.” To parody a popular couplet of last season : ** Chess for two, Bridge for four, Pit tor five, and Quit for more."' We say this because with very little trouble the numerals from the “ Eleven” card of every suit could be easily extended, but if we had, say, two additional cards in each suit, then the thirteen would rank as the * High” cards. After the cards have been dealt in the ordinary way, the shuffling and cutting following the etiquette of other card games, each player, if he be wise, sorts his hands into their respec- tive suits, and ranges them according to their values. We would recommend placing Quit cards in the left hand corner, and there is something to be said for doing the same with the honours and, perhaps, the “eleven high” cards, as a reminder that these can be safely played whenever the lead is attained. Other cards whose value is enhanced as the play proceeds by their attaining the dignity of “ Quits” can be removed to this place of honour as occa- sion serves, The object of the player is to run out of cards, for by so doing he scores one point for each card left unplayed in his opponents’ hands, one hundred points ranking as game. Any card of any suit may be led, but whoever holds the next higher card of the same suit must follow. The two “count” cards, A5 and Ato, add their values to the score of the player immediately they are played, and, therefore, it is important to play them at an early opportunity. All the more necessary is this precaution, for if a player is left with either of these two count cards unplayed in his hand when an opponent runs out, the opponent running out annexes the score of the five or ten points respectively. The Quit cards are used to stop the play of a sequence by opponents by securing the lead, a matter of vital importance. Wuat 1s CLAIMED FoR Quit.—The parents’ love for its child is always excusable, even when love is blind, but the claims of the patentees require some serious consideration before being ‘‘ swallowed whole.” That there are “no dull moments in the play of the game” we readily admit, and that “it is absorbing and fascinating from start to finish” is no exaggeration, Yet here is a claim that takes one’s breath away: “Quit is game enough for the finest Whist players, over which game it has the advantage of greater life, variety, and spirit.”. Without being devotees of the game beloved of Hoyle and Cavendish, we must enter a caveat against this startling tion. Were it Bridge for which the ater life, variety, and spirit” were claimed, we could agree, but to invite com- parison with such a game as Whist is to suggest Dogberry’s epithet. L year we remember some eulogists of Pit going near to making even it ridiculous by calling it a rival to Bridge! One might as well compare Macedon and Monmouth! No, no. Quit is very dif- ferent from Whist, and needs no support from exaggerated claims. Lucky Taste. THE KING. AND AIS Here, There, and Everywhere. Tue Corporation of Bath have issued an illustrated booklet with the object of creating a wider knowledge of the great natural advan- tages possessed by this city as a health resort. Having regard to the attention which has from time to time been directed by the Press in this country to the necessity of popularising and more fully advancing the claims of our health resorts, as against those which yearly attract so many English people to the Continent, the issue and proposed extensive distribution of this booklet by the Corporation of Bath are matters of considerable interest to all who wish to see the palmy days of our home spas revived, Messrs. J. Crispin anp Sons have a record unsurpassed by any other West of England firm in the domain of heating and ventilating, and in the erection of conserva- tories and greenhouses. The chief partner in the firm, Mr. George Crispin, is the President of the Institution of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, and is in constant demand as an authority and expert amongst those interested in gardening, as well as others responsible for the effective ventilation of public buildings. Some of the finest examples of glass houses erected in the United Kingdom are to be credited to this well-known Bristol firm. Ir is a delightful glimpse of existence “sans ceremonies" that Mr. W. V. Collette of Henleaze, Bristol, gives in his latest photo- gravure, “ The Bathers,” from his original picture in the possession of Mr. Conrad P. Fry. In delineating his picture, Mr. Collette has breathed into it the spirit of the true artist, and his friends will be interested to know that the artist has in this instance pictured the scene in typical English coast scenery, to be precise, at Falmouth, and made use of Eng- ish models only; for it will no doubt be remembered that his elaborate studies of the human body have hitherto been generally made from the “analfabeti” of Italy and Sicily. No pains or expense were spared to render the reproduction perfect, and with a view to the proper artistic treatment of the THE BATHERS. From the painting by Mr. W. V. Collette, in the possession of Mr. Conrad P, Fry. An excellent photogravure of the picture has been produced by Messrs. Goupil and Cie. subject, the reproduction by the photogravure process and the printing of the saine have been entrusted to the celebrated firm of Goupil and Cie of Paris and London. Tue catering for the general public, as well as the choir and band of the Bristol Musical Festival, is again placed in the capable hands of Messrs. Fortt and Son of Clifton and Bath. This firm make a specialité of high-class catering in all its branches, and are also the manufacturers of the famous Bath Oliver Biscuits, which have gained such a world-wide reputation. Lioyp’s Cabot Café, on College Green, Bristol, facing the statue of the late Queen Victoria, and close to Colston Hall, is fast becoming one of the most popular institutions in Bristol. It is sure to be largely patronised XVili. during the week of the Bristol Musical Festival, as the catering of the Cabot is thoroughly up-to-date, and the building itself is very handsome and appropriate. In point of taste- ful decoration and elegant furnishing the THE CAMELOT ROOM. The luxurious luncheon room at Lloyd’s Cabot Caté, College Green, Bristol. Camelot Room is one of the most attractive of luncheon-rooms, and from it a most pleasant view may be obtained. Bristo. Musicat Frstivar is one of the important events of the week, and financial success is already assured. Visitors to this grand old city will no doubt take full advan- tage of the magnificent scenery of Clifton and neighbourhood. This lovely spot abounds in many attractions, and ladies should not lose this opportunity of visiting the vast drapery emporium of Messrs. John Cordeux and Sons, Limited. This popular establishment is known all over the world, and forms a promenade from one street to the other, where the goods are most artistically laid out for inspection, and the assis- tants are always ready to reply to any en- quiries; but no compulsion is used to induce ladies to pur- chase. To those who know their Bristol, the “old - world” aspect of the place must par- ticularly ap- peal. Lovers of the antique who find themselves in the Western City must on no account miss visiting Canynge House (pronounced “Canning ”) in Redcliff Street, almost directly beneath the spire of the finest parish church in England. Here are relics in the shape of the building itself, as well as its contents, where to pass an hour or two would be appreciated by anyone with a love for old-time workmanship and construc- tion, and the proprietors of Canynge House, Messrs. Wood and Hemmons, are themselves connoisseurs of old furniture. A vew coat, the Ezifit, appears likely to become popular among well-dressed people. Each coat is made from specially-prepared rainproof cloth, from exclusive designs. The construction of the coat seems well adapted for all kinds of sporting purposes, as well as ordinary wear. Its great utility, however, is in the protection it affords when the collar is turned up and closely buttoned. The wearer is completely protected in the throat, whether walking, driving, or motoring.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Mr. J. M. Fleetwood Fuller, ALP., J.P. The March of Events Z The Kennel Club Show . . The Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links : Political Pen Pictures—/n and Out “of Parliament : The Centenary of Trafalgar— October 21, 1805—October 21, 1905 . Naval Costume at the Battle of the Nile Emma, Lady Hamilton— Some Well-known Portraits A Hitherto Unknown Portrait The Parisians of Parits—A Great Woman Dramatist . Yachts of the Year . THE KING. CONTENTS Oct. 21st, 1908. PAGE. PAGE. 63 The Traveller— Nelson's Homeland 90 64 Plays and Players . : : : : z gl 69 The New Zealand Fifteen . 2 ‘ : 2 70 The Rugby Football Season— 2 72 Four of the Invincible New Zealanders . vii 77 >» Literary Notes 3 : : i . viii. The Racing Season f : x. 78 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— 8c No. LXIII.—The Pottery and Porcelain of Nelson and Trafalgar . ‘ ; . xii 82 Motoring Notes ‘i . xiv. 83 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow ‘ . xvi 88 The King’s Menu. . ‘ ; : » xviii. 89 Here. There, and Everywhere XxX TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for Tue Kinc can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. T U Y (Population 33,623). PREMIER HEALTH RQUAY fe80Rr° Bnavaiea climates Warm in winter. Sunshine-land, Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. TORQUA Irreproachable water supply and perfect e sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. Medicated baths of al! kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. KENSINGTON HOTELS. De Vere Hotel, from 10/6 per day. "Phone 524 Broadwalk Hotel, from 8/6 per day. vw 858. Prince of Wales’ Hotel, from 10/6 per day. 641. Kensington. Electric Light. Lifts. Bverythiag up to date. First-clacs cuisine. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence Ideal EASTBOURNE. HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Publi ms. 70 rooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d’Hote or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private 'Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse. address —O. F. Bercann, Manager. Telegraphic : “Hydrotel, Eastbourne." Telephone, No. 143, LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. RAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establisb- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTnat, Manager. HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. THE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trenxe. Prospectus, ete., on application. SHIPPING. MOROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas.—For particulars write Messrs. Forwood Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Patronised by H.M. The Hing. DOVERCOURT BAY, zsszx, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health aod Pleasure Resort on the Bast Coas which has For Iliustrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM, Proprietor. Preserve your leeth! FRAGRANT BY USING so FLORILINE TOOTH- POWDER. For use with or without FLori.ine. 4/- per large Jar. yLINKE It imparts a FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH that is rare and delightful, IT PREVENTS ALL TARTAR and COMPLETELY ARRESTS DECAY. Is THE CHoicest Liguip DENTIFRICE IN THE WorLp. PRICE Per bottle 2/6 in case. seek ywuere. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO., Ltd., Proprietors. 33, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON. E.C. CONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANI’S HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANI’S Cigarettes receive the Highest Awards at all International Exhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyors throughout th WORLD. TEOFANI & CO., LONDON. “1T IS ABLE TO SUPPORT LIFE,” COCOA \a contains more nourishment than 10 cups of any ordinary cocoa, and is absolutely free from chemtcals. In Tins, 94d., 1s. Sd.. & 2a. 6d. EsTABLISHED 35 YEARS (1870). THE CHARING CROSS BANK. 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, E.C., and 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London. Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trade and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without removal Ale on deeds, policies, and reversions. ‘Distance no object. ° ” a} per cent. allowed on Current account balances, DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to 3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal Per cent. per annum, wie F % 7 Special terms for lonj jods. Interest able Deposit Bonds pay nedey 9 per cent a or call for Prospectus, A uarterly,” The Termin- safe investment, Write AU TAL LS }Joint Managers CLOTH_FOR THE GOLF SUITS. “Hydea” is the best English cloth—made of the best English wool—grown on the HYDE Farm, Gloucestershire. It is delightfully soft and elastic—absolutely the Lest for sportsmen—most durable for out-o'-doors —most handsome for town suits—long thread—refined finish. THE KING WEARS IT, and pays no more than you—because there's only one quality at one price. “ HYDEA"’ is stamped on every two yards of the selvedge—that's how you may know it—that, and its excellent surface! Send for FREE Booklet :— APPERLY, CURTIS & Co., Ltd., Dudbridge Mills, Stroud, West of England. SAME ALWAYS! That fine glossy polish always comes. up — unfailingly — with JUST A SMEAR AND A RUB! That's why WREN’S BOOT POLISHES REN & CO. NORTHAMPTON, LOZENGES CURE THE WORST COUGH

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Oct. 21st, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. Golf Clubs, Balls, éc. Send for Art-List of all Golfer's Requisites. Largest Stock in the Provinces. PROVIDERS OF ALL ATHLETIC GOODS, 'T. HARRIS & SONS, WINE STREET, BRISTOL. BOURNEMOUTH. OPENINGof NEW GOLF COURSE QUEEN’S PARK. The New Golf Course in Queen's Park, of 18 holes (estimated ogie 82), laid out by the Corporation, under the supervision of H. Taylor, will be declared Open On WEDNESDAY, the 25th OCTOBER, by the MAYOR (J. ELMES BEALE, Esq., J.P.). Messrs. BRAID, HERD, TAYLOR, and VARDON (the Competitors in the recent International Match) will play the opening games:—Morning at 10.15, singles, partners to be drawn for. Afternoon at 2.30, foursome, as in International Match. VISITORS ARE INVITED. The Course has been declared by first-rate Golfers to be unsurpassed by any in the South oh England for quality and beauty of situatioi After the Opening, Play will be continued by the Public. TARIFF AS AT MEYRICK PARK. 1905, fa Gd SINGLE ROUND... tte ANNUAL TICKETS (Ladies) a | i i Sentlemen) .. 1... 50 MONTHLY TIC 'S (Ladies or Gentlemen) . 150 WEEKLY TICKETS ” ” 6 o The Course is reached ina few minutes by direct Electric Tram from the Lansdowne, and Central and Boscombe Stations (fare 1d.), or from the Square and most Hotels (fare 2d.). GEO. WM. BAILEY, Town Clerk. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour irom London. BATHS it | 1 September, 1995. minute's walk from Golf of every description, including Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56 ‘Terms from Mana CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort Pier. Near Golf Links and Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea Resident Physician. Fine Baths, Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clev lon, Somerset. LELANT. ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—" T.B.H.,"" “ Evelyns,"" Uxbridge SOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common ; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and | artistic HOUSE known as ‘Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Roginson, on Property. ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH “WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared, Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium’ Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc. The Hotel is ten minutes from the Liangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares, ST. LEONARDS.ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com: fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cottee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. | Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout, Warmed in Winter. Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Proprietor. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND r URNISHING, by Mare & Co., of London PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance Fishing in the Broads. ‘Larift extremely moderate BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Separate Private Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare. Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: ‘ Riposo, Bexhill."" SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent hay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; recentl rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; go sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the otel during the Winter. Misses E, A. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. We REPARED GOLF Links oF 18 Hous cLosz To Horer SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For particulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: ‘' Sackville, Bexhill," Telephone: 10, Bexhill. THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Surcaughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within th minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing, Shooting. and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2guineas r week, according to room. Week-end, 1 guinea. From 30s. Winter Months, Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.''"—W. J. Partrince (late of the principal'Goldfields of the World). Noexpense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'héte dinner. Saturday until Monday morning, £1 18. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are Eeaane situated, twomiles from e town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, eing on sand. ' I Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, Manacer, Gzo. Newnes, L1b., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. iv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. R.M.S.P. sream packer company, 18, Moorgate Street, EC., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. Six Weeks for £50. 56 Days for £56. 70 Days—-£70. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February, Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas, Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65 For Illustrated Guide and full part:culars, apply as above. HIGHEST QUALITY TURKISH TOWELS AND SIMILAR GOODS. SOFT AND ABSORBENT. THE ‘‘OSMAN” TURKISH TOWEL. THE ‘‘OSMAN”’ TURKISH BATH SHEET. THE ‘‘OSMAN” TURKISH BATH MAT. THE “OSMAN” TURKISH BATH GOWN. THE “OSMAN” Turkish Goods enumerated here are an absolute necessity in every household. They area luxury, but not expensive, and can be obtained at prices within reach of every one. Be sure to buy the ‘* Osman "’ brand and avoid imitations. Made by BARLOW & JONES LIMITED, MANCHESTER ; And Sold by all High-class Drapers and Upholsterers. we Jaecser Heng, Jaeger means health in underwear. Health to every member of your family is wealth. There is no equally high-grade underwear which (for health’s sake only) is so inexpen- sive as Jaeger, either for night or day wear. It is good in all climes, under all conditions, allowing Nature's outlet—the millions of pores, to freely give off the necessary perspiration: only unadu!terated, undyed wool can do this Write for PRICE LIST (No. 24), Patterns and 230 Illustrations, London 126, Regent Street, W. 30, Sloane Street, S W 456, Strand, Charing 115, VictoriaStreet,S.W Cross, W.C. 85 & 86, Cheapside, E.C FOOD AS WELL AS A LUXURY. Most children will eat bread and butter if spread over with jam—it is a luxury for them. But those who have tried the wheat-substitute for jam, like it better than jam. It is food as well as a luxury, possessing similar properties to Malt Extract. Moreover, it contains no indigestible seeds, that annoy by getting into the teeth, and no skins. If you have not tried it, order a jar (about | Ib.), price 10d., from your Grocer or Chemist. It will -be popular with your children, who will become robust and strong from using it. Supplied to Dr. Nansen’s and National Antarctic Expeditions. FREE TEST! A 5oz. Sample Jar sent free for 3d. stamps for postage. (Mention “ The King.”) FRAME-FOOD CoO., LTD., The Famous Factory, STANDEN RD., SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, S.W.

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Oct. 21st, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. 4 Shere canbeno Two opinions ,- RAVEN MIXTURE MAINTAINS ITS FORTY YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY, PERFECT AROMA, AND UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. Ask for MILD AND EXTRA MLD. J. M. BARRIE says— “What I call the‘ Arcadia’ in ‘My Lady Nicotine’ is the Craven Mixture, and no other.” Do not fail to give a trial to the ‘‘ Craven "' Cigarette. “THE CIGARETTE OF DISTINCTION." THRESHER’S MOTOR COAT, in WATERPROOF BEAVER, MELTOQN, or FRIEZE. HEAVY TREBLE FRIEZE FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. WATERPROOF, WITHOUT FUR OR LEATHER. Dattaviis: and: Séfmaaaurement Form on Adblicati Patterns and Self-measurement Form on A pflicati Price £8 8s. THRESHER & GLENNY, Sporting Tailors & General Outfitters, n 152 & 153, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. When you buy a piano would it not be as well to get one which you can play even should you not possess any knowledge of music? ‘The Piano in the ordinary form is of value only to those who are able to play by hand. Unless you know something of music you might as well not have a piano. Music plays too important a part in the affairs of life, however, to dismiss the most popular musical instrument in this summary manner. But before it can fill its proper place as a source of pleasure and enjoyment, and before its worth could be properly appreciated, the piano had to be made accessible to everyone. So the Pianola came, and the reproach of the unused piano lost its significance, for the Pianola made piano-playing universal. The Pianola idea has been carried a step further in the Pianola Piano, which, as the name indicates, is a combination of a high- grade piano and the only artistic means whereby everyone can play it. The greatest living musicians recognise the Pianola as an artistic means of playing, and when you play the piano by means of the Pianola contained within its case you still retain the expression control. No other musical instru- ment gives you so great a repertoire. Every composition contained in our Catalogue (over 14,000 at present) can be played on the Pianola Piano, and is available equally to the novice and musician. To the hand-player the Pianola Piano is a grand source of inspiration; the music rolls show how compositions should be played, and he can base his own hand-playing on the results which he obtained when using the roll. The Metrostyle Pianola is the most remarkable development in piano-player construction, and is incor- porated in the Pianola Piano. By its use, the interpre- tations of the greatest musicians are made common to all. Anyone can play the pieces Paderewski has marked as he would play them on the Concert platform, and so with all the rolls that have been specially interpreved for us by well-known musicians. The Pianola Piano does not differ in appearance from the ordinary upright piano, and occupies the same space. It has all the advantages of the ordinary piano, plus those of the Pianola, and is the first complete piano, making the pleasure of music production available to everyone. It may be had in the following makes of pianos :— The PIANOLA PIANO (Broadwood Piano), The PIANOLA PIANO (Munck Piano), The PIANOLA PIANO (Weber Piano). A complete description of the Pianola Piano will be sent to anyone who writes for Catalogue Q. The Orchestrelle Company, 4EOLIAN HALL, 135-6-7, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W. vi.

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1905 {OCTOBER ast, THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) THE CENTENARY OF TRAFALGAR. AND HIS NAVY & ARAY. THE SALON A WEEHKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, AND THE SERVICES. Price 6d. 1905. OCTOBER 2lst, SATURDAY, i eas er ae ae of Pe ite Sse Lo eee LE PAE DS Bees Bet R, Tae Sn eS alge ae i Sh Dy: ahs, Suet Ah Rh RG ote a i a es eS eat Pare ee * Houlton, Trowbridge, M.P., J.P. FLEETWOOD FULLER, M. Liberal Member for the Westbury Division of Wiltshire. J. Mr.

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Oct. 2st, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS, — The Editor will be pleased tc receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. ntvibutors are requested to place their names THE KING. AND HIS EDITORIAL. photographs should be returned, i: ae label must be enclosed for the purpose. and addresses on their MSS., and AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING is on sale throughout on the backs of photographs, which Great Britain and Ireland, and should be carefully packed and accom- # WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY. may be obtained at all railway panied by descriptions of their subjects, The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted, Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. If it is desired that rejected Vol. XXI. No. 455. Ldttorial Offices—20, TAv THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. STREET, StkaND, W.C. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1905. OCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Adaress—"* INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2.748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Aldvertisement and lublishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any = difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of HKvents. PER AND THE NELSON CENTENARY.—This week we are celebrating the centenary of the great Naval victory which preserved this country from defeat by Napoleon, and retained salely upon the throne the dynasty of which King Edward is the seventh ruler. And in cele- brating this occasion we open no old wounds, we cause no heart- burnings among our old-time opponents, for that which we honour is not so much the victory itself as the memory of the man who gained us the victory, the memory of that man in whose frail battle-shattered body was em- bodied the spirit of sea-power, the spirit which has placed our Empire in its proud position, and which keeps our shores inviolate. So that in granting his patronage to several of the schemes for marking this centenary year of Trafalgar, King Edward does nothing to react upon that policy of peace and friendliness with other nations which he has led to so brilliant and so successful a culmination, and for which uot only his own subjects. but those of other rulers, have cause to thank him. When Col- lingwood wrote that the victory of ‘Trafalgar would “add a ray to the glory of his Majesty's crown,” he made a forecast that was speedily fulfilled. Is it too much to hope that the victoriesthat King Edward has gained, not by deputy, but by his own exertions, over racial jealousy, envy, hatred, and malice, may add a ray of glory as lasting, and be as useful in promoting peace, as were those ot * Nelson of the hundred fights” ? Tue Kino’s Visits.—The return that King Edward will be very long in London, for a number of visits remain to be paid, and both the King and Queen have engage- ments that are long standing, and must, humanly speaking, be fulfilled. Atter this week's cere monies in town, King Edward goes to York shire on a four days’ visit to Lord and Lady bs Who die of the Court to town does not meaa setshire i MARE, Londesborough. Queen Alexandra has a few engagements in London which are not of a very arduous nature, and she will shortly go down to Sandringham, where the King hopes to be able to join her for a few days. At the It wa on at the Surrey (From a cop beginning of November they will both proceed to Romford on a week-end visit to Colonel Lockwood, returning to tk for the family celebration of the King’s Birthday. Gt appearance PER TERRAM. Immediately afterwards the Court will go into residence at Windsor. Some time ago it was stated that the King was going to Dorsetshire, and it now transpires that he will visit Lord and Lady Alington at Crichel at the beginning of December, and will also call at Bryanston House, Lord Portman's place, and Kingston Lacy, the Dorset home of the Bankes family. Welbeck Abbey will subsequently sce King Edward as the guest of the Duke and Duchess of Portland. Tuer Kinc anp THE StTaGe.-- The death of Sir Henry Irving, dramatic in its suddenness, merci- ful in its swiftness, has called forth one of those heartfelt and sym- pathetic messages of condolence which King Edward, like his mother, has the gift of writing. Sir Henry was all that his bio- graphers say, and more. He was a great actor, a great man, and a perfect gentleman. To him the stage owes its present proud posi- tion, and most of us to-day have but little real conception of what the state was from which he, almost alone, raised it. J1e wasone of the few truly great and commanding figures of the last century. But it was not by his acting that he gained his place. His gilt of or- ganisation, his power of person- ality, and, above all, his intense enthusiasm for his art—these were the qualities that made him easily the foremost in his profession. His imagination, coupled with his ability to carry to a practical con- clusion his ideas, made him a “producer” of unrivalled merit, and in parts that demanded not mere physical force, but force of character, force of mind, he never NRY IRVING a é a ddet ast. Sir Henry was born in Somer- failed to Brip anclencee ue ES came to London early in the fifties, and entered an East Indian keenest critics. German writers 185t the comy ny have declared his Mephistopheles in to be staggering in its comprehen- sion of the innermost meaning of Goethe, and it is admitted by all that there is scarcely a play in which he appeared from which he did not bring forth some new and hitherto unsuspected powers either of beauty or of terror.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905, bat any = » SS ae py, SS a - syhe THE RECEPTION BY THE LORD MAYOR AT HOLBORN BARS. On Monday last King Edward, accompanied | y Queen Alexandra, went to the City to lay the f ation-stone of the new Post Office buildings, which are to Le erected on the site of the old Bluecoat Schou! buildings. In the picture the King C. chnov g the presentation of the civic sword. THE ROYAL PROC! ION APPROACHING THE SITE OF THE NEW POST OFFICE. All along the route, from Buckingham Palace to Newgate Street, there were dense crow a welcome back to both the King and the Queen, who return and a great demonstration of | 1 Scotland and Denmark respective ar enthusiasm, this being practically on Saturday last (From a copyright photograpi:,) 69

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Oct. 2Ist, 1905, THE KING. THE NEW LINER ‘‘ AMERIKA”? Which called at Dover last week on her maiden voyage. The 't Amerika "' displaces 42,000 tons, and carries, with crew and passengers, 3,600 people. Her engines develop 15,000 horse power, and were built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast, who were also the contractors for the hull. AND HIS THE TRAFALGAR HOUSE SCHOOL MEMORIAL. Erected to the memory of old boys who fell in the South African War. Tratalgar House was founded in the year of Nelson's victory, and the school centenary therefore coincides with that of the death of the national hero. (From copyright photograph by Green, Winchester.) THE TRAFALGAR CENTENARY ON BOARD THE ‘‘ VICTORY.”’ An old Naval veteran, ninety years of age, wh« assisted by a first-class petty officer of the moc Mr. A. J. West's eighth Lo from the Se 1 our Navy and our Army,'' which has just opened at the Polytechnic, Regent Street. 66 v's and Marine's Orphanage. ns,"’ placing a wreath, as his centenary tribute, on the spot where the hero fell, lhis incident is depicted by the cinematograph at

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905, THE MARCH OF EVENTS. oe eae ee r a (1) The wreath sent by the New Zealand branch of the Navy League for the decoration of the Nelson column this week. It is composed of indigenous plants and fl , taupata, karaka, ake-ake, and a variety of ferns. (2) The funeral of a hero. , James Gill, the Gorleston coastguardsman, who lost his life in endeavouring to s boy trom dr is buried with'tull Naval honours ‘last week. (3) Trooping the colour at Aldershot by the 2nd Seaforths, in hono or of the wedding of Colonel-in-Chiet, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, (4) The St. Malo-Dinard Packet driven on to the slipway at Dinard, where she turned over on her side last week, (5) The Misses Eileen and Joan Collingwood-Denny, great-great-grand-daughters of Lord Collingwood, second in command at the battle ot Tratalgar. (From copyright photographs by Basébé, Turgill, and the Illustrations Bureau.) 67

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Oct. 21st, 1905 Some Jew of Famous SHyLtocks,—Once more the boards, Shylock modern Venice is on the and though Mr. Arthur differs in London Bourchier’ some respects from other expesitions of the character, it does not mark a vevolution in the history of the play, as did of Macklin in the part. Richard Burbage, the first Shylock, probably plaved the part his make-up included red hair. the appearance seriously, and we know that But after his time, and as soon as Shakespeare’s own influence had been removed, the part NP Sit ES fell into the hands of comedians, the play “revised " . by literary and faddists, and the result indeed, a was hacks was, won- derful concoction. Thomas Doggett, the founder of the coat and badge race for Thames watermen, was one of the most ‘ famous comedian Sny- locks. a great sly drole,” as one of his admirers called him, and he appears, in- deed, to have been blessed with a sense of great humour as well as keen business capacity. At any 4 rate, he made money out of Covent Garden by Theatre, and before he was forty years old was able to retire * from work and devote himselt to politics, in which he was ardently interested. He wasa staunch Hanoverian, and it was to honour the George I. accession of that he founded the famous Thames which he contest, by is chiefly remembered. THe PREMIER OF NEWFOUNDLAND.— Sir Robert Bond, who has been in this country on a financial mission, is returning to New- foundland, by — the Allan Line “ Lauren tian,’ by way of Halifax. It speaks well for his adminis: tration of the Colony that he has been able to float a loan of £400,000. But he has not only a_ firm belicf in the future of the “ Cinderella of the but he has M Empire Irs. Hornby managed to convince well. He, like so Newfoundlanders, is a outsiders of it as many descendant of a Robert educated 3ar, but for the past quarter of a man of Devon. Sir for the century he has been a politician. was In 1902 he representative of. his Coronation ited London as the Colony at the and Conference Apparently he leaf out of the book of the late Sir John Macdonald, and is using the National Policy as a trump card in his dealings with the United States. has taken a THE KING. Tur New York who has just been honoured by St. Andrews BisHop of Bishop Potter, University, is said to be the richest prelate world. He is, however, one of the The wealth belongs to his wife, whom he married a few years ago. She is in the simplest of men. country gentleman, and her first husband was a multi- an Englishwoman, daughter of a millionaire. Like herself, he shunned notoriety, and lived quietly, but he left her ten millions sterling, as well as enormous fortunes to their LONDON’S NEW LADY MAYORESS. Steer, niece of Alderman Vaughan Morgan, the I sons, one of whom, it was said a while ago, was engaged to Miss Alice Roosevelt. Besides the mansion in Riverside Drive, where she and the Bishop live in New York, Mrs. Potter has a fine place in the country. She is keenly interested in temperance, and last year she her for clerical abuse for introducing into New York and husband were a mark url Grey's method of fighting drink. This is a public-house which gives the manager a percentage ou every temperance drink he 65 ord Mayor-elect AND HIS sells. Mrs. Potter is a distinguished-looking woman, with an air of repose and diguified imanners, East SHeen Lopce.—It will be with regret that the Duke and Duchess of File part with East Sheen Lodge. Ever since they were married, fifteen years ago, it has been their home, tor though the Duke is very fond of both Duff House and Mar Lodge, it is at East Sheen that some of their happiest hours have been spent. There was a time when Mortlake could be described as a secluded country residential district, or whatever phrase it is of which house and estate agents make use; but the growth of the electric -tram system and the cheapening of motor- car transit have robbed it of much of its repose and solitude, and it is ¢ not to be wondered at that the Duke and Duchess of File feel that they must give up East Sheen Lodge. The mansion a is a large one, ee surrounded by beau- t tiful grounds, and f has had many famous "rag So SA ey LE TR & owners. The Comte 4 and Comtesse de x Paris had it at one 4 time; but they in turn moved further a afield, to Stowe e House, where the u wedding of the 4 Duchess of Aosta took place. Stowe i House is now occu- ‘s pied by Lady 4 Kinloss, A Care Powiti- 3 ciaAn.—Sir Henry 4 Juta, who has left e this country on his 4 return to South i Africa, is Attorney- General in the pre- 4 sent Government of the Cape Colony, and & one of Dr. Jameson's 7 most trusted — lieu- tenants. As a mem ber of an old Dutch > family with loyalist traditions, he was educated at Lon- don University, and “i was called to the Bar of the Inner Temple. At one time he was a judge in Griqualand West, and was Imperial High Commissioner in the settlement of the Swazi- land Concession claims. He has also been Speaker of the House of Assembly. His wife, when he married her, was one of the prettiest girls in the Colony, and is still a Both she and _ her husband have a taste for private theatricals. ' Sir Henry written several books in connection with Cape Law, on which he is an authority, good-looking woman. has

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905, THE KENNEL CLUB SHOW SOME OF THE PRIZE-WINNERS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE, (i) Mr. P Flahive's Irish Setter, Kerry Palmerston, winner of the first (3) Mrs. A. H. Parker's St. Bernard, Cing Mars. f 1 ' (5) Mrs. P. Shewell’s Irish Wolthound, ¢ shield, and the Sheweil si p award s Toy S prize The Queen's Borzoi, Vassilka, first prize and cham paniel (tri-co our), Tne Seravh, first prize and cha in the show, the Ladies’ Kennel Association C nner of the first prize and championship (4) Mis prize ce 5 Deerhou (From copyright f hotegraphs oy ~ Suns, and others.) 69

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Oct. 2ist, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Tbe Motor: On Highway and Seaway. EW people seem to be aware how wide a field of enquiry is to be covered by the Royal Commission on Motor Traffic, which commenced its sittings this week. Its first and most urgent duty is to ascertain what alterations (if any) in the existing laws are required in view of the fact that the Motor-car Act of 1903 expires at the end of next year. This, however, is by no means the only task before the Com- mission, and as its proceedings will probably attract considerable attention during the next few months, it is of interest to set out the exact terms of reference. These are to “enquire and report as to: (1) The working of the Motor-car Acts, 1896 and 1903, and all the regulations under them; (2) The law and practice in relation to motor-cars in the principal foreign countries; (3) What amend- ments (if any) should be made in the Motor- car Acts, and the regulations under them; (4) The injury to the roads alleged to be caused by motor-cars; (5) Whether any, and if so what, additional charges should be im- posed in respect of motor-cars, and how any money thus raised should be applied; with power to issue an ad interim report on the first three heads, if that course should appear desirable.” The enquiry should help to throw a much- needed light upon many obscure questions, of which none is of greater importance than the amount of damage to the roads that is done by motor-cars. On the one hand there are people who stoutly maintain that the light motor is almost innocuous, while others assert that the damage caused is likely to double the cost of road maintenance in the near future. The charge most frequently levelled against the pneumatic tyre is that it exerts a sucking action on the road, and loosens the binding material which serves to keep the surface together, I do not know exactly what them in dry weather. I remember in Sep- tember, 1903, watching the cars engaged in the Reliability Trials pass through a Surrey village. The road, to commence with, was a vehicle shod with so soft and elastic a material as india-rubber; but it is hardly fair only to take into account its effect ou the surface when it is abnormally dry. Cribb, Southsea. THREE HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE. A consultation on a Humber at the Naval Barracks. perfectly smooth, if somewhat dusty, but when the last of the pneumatic-tyred vehicles had gone by, the surface was covered with sinall sharp particles of flint, from about the size of a pea downwards. Since that time I have ob- served the same result on countless occasions, but I have also noticed that at the first shower of rain the small flints seem to disappear as Copyright, THE NEW ARGYLL CAR Which has just been sent to Bombay or the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales during their tour in India. constitutes the ‘‘ binding material” in the case of the gravel roads of the South, which seem to include a fair proportion of sand and mud in their composition; but there is no doubt that inotor-cars have a very curious effect upon if by magic, and the road resumes its normal smooth appearance. It is porsible that the motor-car may do more damage to a gravel road than would at first sight seem possible in the case of 70 From observations extending over many years I am convinced that in ordinary wet or damp weather the pneumatic tyre has a solidifying effect on a gravel road, except, perhaps, at very sharp turns, where a fast car is apt to skid, and that it rolls in and smooths down the material loosened by the action of horses’ hools. Speaking particularly of the Ports- mouth Road, I have often noticed tnat towards the end of the week the surface has appeared badly cut about by the ordinary traffic, but that after the usual swarm of cars has passed on a Saturday inorning the famous highway looks as if it had been carefully rolled. It will be interesting to learn what the experts have to say on the question; but it is difficult to believe that any unprejudiced and com- petent authority will be found to assert that a single motor-car can do as much dainage to any road, however poorly constructed, as four iron-tyred wheels, assisted by the pounding of four, or perhaps eight, sharp hoofs. The Royal Commission is likely to dispel many fallacies fondly cherished by the anti- motorist. For instance, it is constantly asserted that the automobile is the rich man's toy, and that he should be made to pay heavily for any inconvenience that his pastime may cause to. others. As a matter of fact, many of the pioneers of the movement were men of strictly moderate means, and from the first there has always been a large proportion of motorists who could by no stretch of imagination be described as rich. At the present time the motor-cyclists and the owners of small or second-hand tnachines form by far the largest class of motorists, and the fact is being proved incontestably by the statistics which the Joint Committee of the Automobile Club and the Motor Union is preparing. The medical profession, as a whole, is not generally credited with possessing a superabundance ot riches; but up to October 7 the committee had collected the names of 1,373 doctors who

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NAVY AND ARMY. possess motor-cars, while the total was being added to at the rate of about fifteen a day. In addition, nearly 1,300 medical men who are not yet motorists had replied to the questions addressed to them—a fairly conclusive proof of the interest that is taken in the motor-car by the profession generally. There is not a shadow of a doubt that, in the course of a very few years, the country doctor, with an average- sized practice, who does not possess a car will TS aNe nase neon eseaacee -esere seer ewe eeace ; eens NT aa, ak aT a be say rf a ts be the exception rather than the rule. The advantages of the motor in the saving of valuable time on the morning round, and its constant readiness for use by night or day, are universally admitted, and it is merely the uncertainty as to the expense of upkeep that prevents so many from making the plunge. Perhaps the data collected by the Joint Com- mittee may be published for their benefit. In any case I have no hesitation in saying that a we eR Ne ER FS a ~ SiS SS babs THE KING. soundly-built car, if intelligently handled, is cheaper to maintain than a couple of horses and a trap or carriage. The old days when repairs worked out at about a shilling per mile are happily past for ever. Last week I suggested that in any recon- struction of the present Motor car Acts the stringency of the law, which requires a driver to produce his licence instantly on demand under pain of a heavy fine, might be relaxed. -_ easeneen' . wiceliekepeued prisieiebe sie are A ee f, . : 7 a a ee oS % —s ye 2 a _ THE COUNTESS OF ROSSLYN Entering her new electric landaulette I understand that this is one of the minor hardships which will to the notice of the Royal Commission. It is difficult to see any necessity for the present regulation. A motor-driver, like anyone else, be brought may be tempted to give a wrong name and address to a police constable, but the registered number of the car would, in the vast majority of instances, lead to his speedy identification. In the case of the most serious offence under vl Oct. 21st, 1905, the Act, that of reckless or furious driving, which, by the way, the police never hesitate to allege if it serves their purpose, the owner is bound under a penalty to reveal the name of the driver, if the latter has refused to give it, or has given it incorrectly. fore be urged that the law which makes a It cannot there- penal offence the {failure to produce a licence instantly on demand serves any useful purpose, except that perhaps of saving the police, on rare occasions, a small amount ot trouble, Every reasonable requirement would be inet by compelling a driver to produce his licence within a certain time alter demand by a constable, and this suggestion will, I believe, be made to the Commission by one of the expert witnesses appointed by the Auto mobile Club and the Motor Union to give evidence on behalf of motorisis. RaptaTor,

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Oct. 21st, 1905 THE n the EDITED BY A. KING. Links. J. ROBERTSON. AND 1118 A view of the 1oth green; Mr. HE Autumn Meeting of the Cinque Ports Golf Club, at Deal, is usually productive of a great deal of interest- and this year the matches Open Tcurnament for the h of Deal Challenge Cup were par- ing play Annual in the Boro ticularly well contested. The final match was played between Mr. Harold Beveridge, one of the leading players ot the Bar Golfing Society, and Captain C. E. Reade, the veteran golfer, who I other golier of his years a seventy-two holes’ match. At the present time Mr. Beveridge is playing a particularly strong game. In this tournament at Deal he was driving as long a ball off the tee as Braid, and at the issued several challenges to play any present time there are few amateurs who can excel him in length of carry off the tee, or in distance with the second shots through the green. Mr. Beveridge, young and athletic, is one of those dashing players with a with jull round swing who can com- parative ease a hazard 2oo-yds. off the tee, and when he happens to be playing his best game it is not far removed from the highest professional fori. THE COURSE AT HARROGATE, YHE HARROGATE HON, SECRETA Mr. H. Oliver, the hon. secretary, at the Master's office at the 1st tee. RY. Cad ie . E. Lycett Green putting, Mr. G, G, Stephenson, the hon, treasurer, looking on Following up his success in the Borough of Deal Challenge Cup, Mr. Beveridge, partnered with Mr. E.G. Rand (plus 2), came out suc- ce-sful in the annual foursome tournament. Though Mr. Rand and Mr. Beveridge owed six strokes between them, no couple that was opposed to them could stay their pri towards eventual victory. In the semi-fi they had to give ten strokes to Mr. Harford and Mr. P. Robinson, while in the final they had to g seven strokes to Colonel Quill and Mr. Norman Dawson, a good player trom the Northampton Club, Notwithstanding the heavy odds, however, Mr. Beveridge and Mr. Rand, one of the strongest alliances that could be formed in any foursome tournament, won rather easily by 7 holes up and 5 to play. The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club bad a very successsful meeting last week, when a nuinber of important prizes were played for. Chief among these was the tournament for the Hambro Bowl, open to all members ot Sussex golf clubs. At one time it looked as if Mr. W. Trask (handicap 1), by means of his steady and careful play, would win the prize ; A panoramic view of a part of the course. THE HARK Mr. W. E. Scharff, captain of the I other players are Mr. W I hotegra hs OGATE LINKS. ley Ge on and Mr by A. H, Robinson, 72 lub, driving at the roth H. Oliver, tee; Mr. C. A Ridley watching the'ball. The yGoogle

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NAVY AND ARMY On but in the final round he had to meet Mr. A. Gile-, whose handicap is 8, and the odds were apparently just a trifle too heavy for Mr. Trask, because he was beaten by one hole. The other prize winners of the competitions at the Autumn Meeting were Mr. G. H. Pea- cock, the winner of the Hartington Gold Medal; the Rev. H. Von E. Scott, the winner of the aggregate prize in the first division; while Mr. W. Trask won the driving com- petition with a ball which was 177-yds. 2-ft. 3-in. + * * The final round in the competition for the cup presented to the London Press Golfing Society by Mr. Edward Hudson of Country Life, was played on Saturday last at Walto: Heath between Mr. F. H. Newnes (plus 1) and Mr. H. H. Leach (handicap 12). Victor) at the last was secured by Mr. Newnes, alter a somewhat remarkable match. At the end of the first round of eighteen holes he was 4 down to his opponent; but coming away with a particularly fine game in the afternoon, Mr. Newnes was soon enabled to wipe off the arrears, and by going round this long and difficult course in the splendid score of 76, he won the match easily by 4 and 2 to play. driven The other day a public meeting was held in Ramsey, Isle of Man,to arrange forthe formation of a company to extend the existing course of nine holes to eighteen holes. The new move- ment has arisen out of complaints about the congested condition of the links, and also because there are some of the local authorities who are far seeing enough to realise that a good golf course in the neighbourhood of a place like Ramsay, or any similar town patronised extensively by visitors, is the best means of contributing to local prosperity. There was, however, a protest raised at the public meeting, which decided to take the extension movement in hand energetically, objecting to the institution of Sunday golf, on the ground that it would be opposed to the sentiment of the Manx community. * * The final round of the tournament for the Army Challenge Cup by foursomes was * THE KING. the THE KUDSON CUP fresented to the I.ondon Press Golfing Society by Mr. Edward Hudson ot Country Life, and won by Mr. Frank Newnes at Walton Heath on Saturday last MK. FRANK NEWNES Winner of the Hudson Cup, after playing a particu Mr. Newnes, who won by 4 and 2 to play, now becomes the owner of the cup larly fine game, Oct. 2st, 1905. Links. played last week over the conrse of Royal St. George’s Club at Sandwich. The foursomes that had qualified for the final were Lieutenant Colonel C. H. Carter, Captain MacLean, Captain Drysdale, and Major Weinyss ot the Royal Scots, against Mr. R. Whitbread, Captain C. J. Grant, Mr. S. J. Burton, and Mr. A. Leigh-Bennett of the 2nd Coldstream Guards. Captain P. This Cup, which was given by Highland Light Infantry, was won on the day’s play by the Royal Scots. holes was 13, as Balfour of the four players representing the Vheir aggregate total of 3 by the 2nd Coldstream Lieutenant-Colonel Carter was 6 on Mr. Whitbread, Captain MacLean 4 up on Captain Grant,and Major Wemyss 3 up on Mr. Leigh-Bennett. side of the Coldstream Guards was Mr. S. against Guards. holes up The only winner on the J. Burton, who beat Captain Drysdale by 3 holes. The London Solicitors’ Golfing Society held their Autumn Meeting on the Mid-Surrey course at Richmond. Mr, W. G. King’s cup was won by Mr. C. S. Ganghan with a net score of 81, while Mr. P. K. Langdale secured the prize for the best score of nine holes. Club held their Autumn Meeting last week. On the first day the Club Gold Medal (scratch) was played for. The Sunningdale Golt There was a light wind across the course, and the field of players seemed to find it somewhat troublesome judging by the amount of *“ heather work" done by the majority. was returned by Mr. J. S. Worthington, his play on the outward halt being excellent - 37 The best score with a brilliant succession of 4 holes at the end of the half round in an average of 1 over 3. With a steady score on the homeward hall ot 42, he returned a 79. Mr. Horace G. Castle had a 5 to tie wito this at the last hole, but unfortunately took a 7, and so finished in St. Mr. Evelyn Lucas, a much improved player, made a bad start with a 6 and 7, but afterwards, playing steadily, finished in 83; while Mr. C. F. Yeomans, in spite of two 7's on the homeward half, one due to hitting tl » tied for third Scott, H. 1 steps on the top of a bunke place with 83. Messrs. Osi: The ist tee and general view of the course. IKE NEW COURSE Af BOURNEMOUTH. 73 The 18th hole is about 100-yds, beyond the tree

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Oct. 2ist, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS On the Links. fifteen minutes from the Square at Bourne- mouth. The course, which consists of 160 acres of good golfing country, was laid out a year and a-half ago by J. H. Taylor. Neither pains nor expense have been spared to make a first-class course. A pond in the middle of the course cost over £400. The tariff for playing will be the same as on the old course, namely, 1s. a round; then there is 4d. car fare, which will surely not debar golfers from going to a longer course. The congestion on the old course was very great, about 300 golfers a day being nothing unusual. There are several holes on the new course which want knowing, and even then on some of them it is difficult to know what todo. For example, it is well not to drive too far at the first hole, or you will reach a hanging lie, or if you get as far as the hollow it gives you a blind approach. At the eighth hole, which is 460-yds., you drive, say, 200-yds., which leaves you about 30-yds. on this side of a valley; from there on to the opposite side of the valley is about 220-yds., the hole being another 1o-yds. or 15-yds. further on. It is impossible NEW COURSE AT BOURNEMOUTH to carry the valley, and next to impossible to The second valley, showing the lines of play to the 18th, 17th, 15th, 11th, roth, and sth holes. All these holes Stay on the face of it. This hole would be are parailel, The dark patches are heather. better if shortened. Hambro, Q. V. Hambro, A. C. M. Croome, M. W. Mossop, and other well-known players seemed to be considerably bothered by the cross wind. The Longman Cup, for the best scratch aggregate for the Spring and Autumn Meetings, was won by Mr. H. G. Castle with 80+81=161. For the Handicap Prize on this day, Mr. C. G. Barton returned a very good card, 84—7=77. On the second day Mr. Walter Carr proved to be the winner of the Handicap Prize. He handed in the excellent score of 79g—1=78, and but for an unfortunate slip at the seventeenth hole, where he took 6, instead of the par 4, he might have been two strokes less. Mr. Worthington again returned the same very good score of 79, which, with his penalty of 2, made him 81, tieing for second place with Mr. Fred Leslie. The members regretted that their captain, Lord Stanley, was unable to be present through illness, and that the club prolessional, Jack White, was, from the saine cause, also absent. NEW LINKS AT BOURNEMOUTH. Me new municipal course at Bourne- mouth is rather nearer Boscombe than Bournemouth, but as the electric cars run from both places to the club gates it is MUNICIPAL GOLF ENTERPRISE AT BOURNEMOUTH. equally accessible, the journey taking less than A view of the course going to the sth hole. Woe betide the slicer and puller! The ninth hole is also a difficult one. It is 186-yds. long, the green being 8-yds. beyond the brow of a hill. Anything less than 178-yds. of carry will cost you an approach shot, as you will roll back into a little valley. The end of the drive at the tenth hole leaves you with a hanging lie, and as the hole is 383-yds. it makes a very difficult second shot. Possibly the tee will be placed further forward later, and this would make it all right. The eleventh hole is a drive across a valley, the further brow of which is 180-yds. from the tee. One of the trickiest holes on the course is the fourth hole. It is only 117-yds., but it is a blind shot from high ground, over a ditch, and down about 4o-ft. Too hard a shot will land you in the gallop or carriage drive. The course is laid out over 160 acres which had to be cleared of heather and trees. Sliced or pulled shots will almost invariably find the heather, as the course is at present about 50-yds. wide. Many topped shots will also be trapped by the heather, as in many holes the first 80-yds. or so are left rough. Lowns, the greenkeeper, is 4 most capable man, and he has the full support of a very energetic Corporation. There can be no doubt, therefore, that in a short time Bournemouth will be able to boast of a golf course fit for the : A most fastidious golfer, and. the.town will be BOURNEMOUTH’S NEW MUNICIPAL COURSE living up to its motto in catering for “ Pul- The 4th hole: a blind shot from the tee. chritudo et salubritas.” 74

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905, the Links. ee $e 1 ell ae THE ELTHAM GOLF CLUB. (1) Mr. W. H. Pannell, the captain of the club. (2) Mr. Latter driving at the 3rd tee; Mr. W. McArthur and Mr. R. H. Hedderwick looking on (3) Mr. R. A. Collingwood, the secretary. (4) The club-house, built by the architect of Charles I. in 1663; it c mtains valuable tapestry and oil paintings. (5) The 2nd green Mr. McArthur putting, Mr. R. H, Hedderwick and Mr. A. C. Latter looking on. (6) The old staircase, with car ak balustrade, one of the finest inthe country (7) The billiard-room, showing some of the tapestries brought by Charles II, from Spain at the Restoration. 75

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Oct. 2Ist, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS On the Links. A GOLF CLUB IMPROVEMENT. ' these pages letters have been pub- I lished from time to time discussing the virtues of the socket and the seared club. Some of the correspondents have argued that the socket club is too weak at the neck to withstand the con- tinued strain of the consistently long driver, and that its use leads to slicing and pulling. A return, therefore, to the scared club is being advocated. It would strike the majority of players that a new method of fixing the head to the shaft could scarcely be devised. But Mr. Laidlaw Purves of Wimbledon has hit upon a method of fixing the shaft to the head which seems to be so obviously excellent that the wonder is that Ss no one has ever thought of it befor For THE COURSE AT ILKLEY. certainly over yoo years the fashion has been : ns . to splice the head to the shaft at the back of The 3rd tee, which is placed on an island in the Wharfe, \ , ‘ : ‘ neck abolishes the excessive torsional strain which all players with wooden clubs, and sespecially with socket clubs, feel to be the inferent defect of the traditional method of fiximg the head to the shatt. 3 The improvement which Mr. Laidlaw Purves has introduced is very much akin to the improvement which modern golfers have enjoyed though the invention of the bulger; and no doumt if some enterprising firm of club-makers, cither in this country or in America, would, take up and work out the principle of club\construction here indicated, golfers everywhere Would soon all be playing with the improved\ form of scared club, Mr. Laidlaw Purves has protected the improvement against infringement.4¥ The experience of the popuXgtity of the bulger shows that there is an eW@otmous pecuniary A view of the 2nd green, on an island in the Wharfe value even in the minor itpprovement of a a, THE ILKLEY COURSE. the neck, though attempts were made by - club-makers here and there a dozen years ago to put the shaft in front of the neck instead of % at the back. The improvement contained in the club which Mr. Laidlaw Purves has ie designed is to glue the shaft to the neck at the right-hand side, so that the propelling power of the club as well as of the stroke of the player are behind the blow. While the model of the club is in no way altered by fixing the shaft at the right-hand side of the neck, it allows the maker to give an added grace to the form of the neck by reducing its clumsi- ness without taking away from its strength. The torsional strain being, in the case of an equal and round swing, abolished, the elasticity of the shaft is thereby concentrated in the direction of the club as a whole, and therefore the propelling force is increased. The resist- ance to the air of the broad surface of the old “scaring” is greatly lessened (as it is in the socket clubs). The idea is sound and scientific- ally true, for the fixing of the shaft behind the The ladies’ tee: Playing off the island to hole 4. GOLF AT ILKLEY, club head; and this opportunity seems to i a good one both for the club-maker and th patentee, who knows more about golf and if literature than any player alive to-day. _— FIXTURES. October 21.—Hayling, Autumn Meeting. October West Herts, Autumn Meeting. October 21.—Rochester, Royal Naval Challenge,Cup. October 21.—Ipswich, Haskell Cup (final). 4 October —Claygate, Autumn Meeting. October 21-23.—Hankley Common, Autumn Meeting. October 21-23.— Royal Worlington and Newmarke| Autumn Meeting. October 26.—Royal Wimbledon, Autumn Meeting. October 2 Honvurable Company, Autumn Meeting. —West Herts, Ridley Challenge Cup, —Woking, Autumn Meeting, October 28.—H«nger Hill, ‘* Bogey.”” November 4 —-Rye, Monthly Medal (“ Bogey”). November 4.— Royal Ashdown Forest, Standen Cup. November 4.—West Lancashire, St. Andrews Meeting. November 4.—Hythe, Autumn Meeting. November 8.—West Herts, Annual Dinner. November 11.—Formby, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Lytham and St. Anne's, St. Andrew? Meeting. November 18 —Wallasey, St. Andrews Meeting. THE ILKLEY LINKS. A view of the 18th tee, club-house, and bridge leading to the 2nd green ‘ ra) ,

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NAVY AND ARMY. Political THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXVI.—Mr. John Michael Fleetwood Futler, Liberal M.P. for the Westbury Division of Wilts. ROM the twenty-seventh year of King Edward III. down to the passing of the Reform Bill, the ancient town of Westbury, nestling tranquilly at the foot of the Wiltshire Downs, and famous for the great white horse cut in the hillside, so familiar to every traveller on the Weymouth branch line of the Great Western, sent two members to Westminster. The right of election, however, was vested exclusively in seventy burgage holders, the majority of these tenures belonging a hundred years ago to Lord Abingdon, who offered them for sale by public auction, before a Master in Chancery, after having obligingly given a seat to Mr. Henry Lascelles, who had spent a quarter of a million sterling over fighting Mr. Wilberforce and Lord Milton in his native Yorkshire. In 1832 Westbury lost one of its represen- tatives, but continued to return Lopeses or Phippses to Parliament down to 1885, its last member being Mr. Charles Nicholas Paul Phipps of Chalcot and Leighton, whose son-in-law, Mr. John Fuller, now sits in the House of Commons for the Division of Wiltshire called after Westbury, and of which that town and Trowbridge (the last home of the poet Crabbe) may be described with sufficient accuracy as the joint capitals. Mr. Fuller is the eldest son aud heir of the popular squire of Neston, deriving his second name presumably from the fact that his maternal uncle is Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, while the third was undoubtedly given him as_ the direct descendant of that sturdy Parliamentarian, Charles Fleet- wood, and his wife Bridget, daughter of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. In 1644 a contem- porary writer exclaimed, “ Look at Colonel Fleetwood’s regiment ; what a cluster of preaching officers there is!" But Fleetwood could fight and debate as well as sermonise. Charles Fleetwood became member for Marlborough, one of the chief towns of the shire in which the name of Fuller has been universally respected for many genera- tiohs, and, although he took no part in the King’s trial and sentence, his_ skill and valour were alike conspicuous at the battle of Worcester. In the following year he espoused Bridget Cromwell, who had become the widow of Henry Ireton. Fleetwood was eventually appointed Commander -in- Chief, living down to the time of Willian and Mary, when he died and, like Bunyan, was buried in Bunhill Fields. Inthe middle of the eighteenth certury his male descendants became extinct, but the blood of the great Roundhead preacher- soldier still flows in the veins of the Fullers, who bear his device of “ Deo duce confido,” and own the plate, pictures, and other family relics which belonged to their Fleetwood ancestors. Although the member for the Westbury Division is the nephew of a Tory Cabinet Minister and the son-in-law of Mr. C. N. P: some of once Phipps, who at the last election for the West- bury Division was the c servative Association and the supporter of Mr. Fuller's opponent, his Liberalism is of that downright and uncompromising type which has always characterised the Fullers and the Fleetwoods. Born at Neston Park on Trafalgar Day (October 21), 1864, Mr. John Fuller is to-day one of the youngest- looking men of forty to be found either in or out of the House of Commons. Like his father before him, John Fuller went to Win- ter, where Sir Edward Grey was amongst school-fellows. His prowess, both as a ter and football-player, are still appre- ciatively remembered by old Wykehamists of the early eighties. He distinguished himself alike in the football team and the Cricket Eleven, making the top score against Eton in the airman of the Con- che h —— Lousway Gallery. MRS. JOHN FULLER Wife of the Member for the Westbury Division of Wiltshire. memorable match of 1882, when Winchester won in a single innings. From Winchester Mr. Fuller migrated in due course to the * House" at Oxford, where he had rooms in Canterbury Quad, became the life and soul of the * Rousers,” and enjoyed the society of Sir John Dickson-Poynder (with whom he was to cross swords politically nine years later), Mr. * Jerry” Mills, Lord Valletort, Lord William Bentinck, Lord Bathurst, Mr. Arthur Bourchier, Lord Cantelupe, and Lord Bath, the last- named being then at Balliol. Although a cricket “ blue ” was well within his reach, Mr. Fuller preferred to play polo, and took part in no less than three inter-’Varsity contests. Not- withstanding his devotion to athleticism, he graduated in honours, and then devoted some years to observant globe-trotting, In 1898 he married Miss Nora Phipps, and the eldest of his three girls is named Bridget, Undeterred after her Cromwellian ancestress. ii sion in by his defeat in the Chippenham Divi 1892, Mr. Fuller, while serving on the Staff of Lord Elgin, Viceroy of India, accepted an invi- tation to champion the cause of Liberalism in Bath, along with Sir M. Conway. Although he was unable to reach England in anything like time for the polling, the majority against him was comparatively a small one, and in 1894 he entered the field against Mr. Allhusen, the Conservative candidate for Salisbury. At the General Election of tgoo, with his own father-in-law as the head of his oppo- nent’s committee, he inflicted a_ signal defeat on Mr. Walter Long's — brother, Colonel Chaloner, and there seems to be little prospect of the decision then arrived at being speedily reversed. The member for the Westbury Division of Wilts is not only an Alderman of the County Council, but holds the rank of Major in the * Prince of Wales's Own” (one of the finest Yeomanry regiments in the kingdom). Since his victory in tgoo Mr. Fuller has made several useful speeches on Military topics. He holds strong, very strong, views on the shortcomings of the pro- posed Transvaal Constitution, and his observations on the subject won the unqualified approval of Mr. Chamberlain. With Mr. Fuller Liberalism is something more than a mere tradi- tion; but the principles of his political faith are to a_ great extent hereditary, and the: Conser- vative atmosphere of Winchester and Oxford has been as powerl to change them as social a tions or family ties. The I of Frensham were Whigs, just as the Fleetwoods of Aldwinkle were, in their generation, sturdy Parlia- mentarians. More than a century has elapsed since John Fuller became the master of Neston Park. He, however, never entered Parliament, but his grandson, Mr. George Fuller, was for ten years (1885-95) the member for West Wilts, and is still president of the West Wilts Liberal Associa- tion. Mr. and Mrs. John Fuller inhabit Jaggards, a picturesque Eliza- bethan mansion within the domain of Neston. Not only has Mr. John Fuller accomplished a large amount of big - game shooting in India, but the experience he gained as one of Lord Elgin's aides-de-camp in 1894 and 1895, has since, like his personal observations of the state of our Crown and Self-governing Coloni stood him in excel- lent stead. In Mr. Ernest White of Trow- bridge he has an agent whose energy and powers of organisation are phenomenal. Great things may be expected politically in the near future of Miss Bridget Fuller, and Mrs. Fuller's Conservative up-bringing does not prevent her making an ideal secretary of the West Wilts Women's Liberal Association, of which her husband’s mother, the sister of Mr. Balfour's first Chancellor of the Exchequer, is the indefatigable president. Nor does it prevent her accompanying Mr. Fuller to all his meetings, and being a true help-meet to him in his political work.

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Oct. 21st, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Centenary of Trafalgar. OCTOBER 21, 1805—OCTOBER 21, 1905. AS A MIDSHIPMAN, (From a miniature, 1775.) HERE is nothing new in the Nelsonian cult. Nelson collectors began their labours almost as soon as the “ Pickle” brought the news of Trafalgar to these shores, and Nelsoniana of every descrip- tion have fetched large sums ever since. While the relics of Wellington have long been little more than a drug in the antiquarian market, Nelson has shared with Napoleon the posthumous distinction of commanding steadily-increasing prices, occasionally reaching a figure which may be fairly designated as ON THE EVE OF TRAFALGAR: A BUST BY GAHAGEN. (Engraved by Barnard, 1799.) phenomenal. Both Nelson and Wellington were exceptionally industrious letter-writers, and even the loss of an arin failed to diminish that fondness for scribbling which showed itself in the earliest stages of Nelson's career. For obvious reasons Wellington's letters are far more numerous than those of Nelson; but many of the former were really written by Colonel Gurwood, whose handwriting is scarcely distinguishable from that of the hero of Waterloo. The bighest price ever realised for a Wellington letter was £105, and that AS A REAR-ADMIRAL, (From a painting, 1800.) was paid for an exceptionally fine specimen written a few hours alter the termination of the “Conflict of Giants,” and giving — his impressions of the consequences of his dearly- bought victory. A Nelson letter to Lady Hamilton was sold last year (it is supposed to Lady Llangattock) for £1,030, and this before the centennial excitement began to make itself felt, and at a public auction. The Amateur d’Autograples, the leading European organ dealing with its particular subject, describes the London sales of last summer as those of NELSON EXPLAINING THE PLAN OF ATTACK TO HIS OFFICERS. The mutual confidence and understanding which the Admiral established with his officers contributed much to his success.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 2st, 1905, (From an old print, published February, 1801, Ly S. W. Fores, 59, Piccadiily.) (From an old print, published October, 1798, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street.) THE EXIIRPATION OF THE PLAGUES OF EGYPI Or, Nelson cleansing the mouth of the Nile. NELSON TEACHING THE BEARS HOW TO DANCE. A bumorous satire of the Northern Powers. blished November, 1798.) (From an old print after Rowlandson, published by Ackermann, JOHN BULL’S HEARTY DINNER Provided by his friends, Nelson, Col NELSON RECtEATING WITH HIS BRAVE TARS Alter the glorious victory of the Nile. 79

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Oct. 2ist, 1905. THE KING. dND HIS the “ Saison Nelsonienne."" The phrase used by our Paris contemporary is doubtless a happy one, but the near approach of the apotheosis of Trafalgar Day proved powerless to cause any startling variation in the value of Nelsoniana. The sellers of relics great and small, from the owner of the much-talked-of Collingwood despatch (now, thanks to the historical inaccuracy of a morning paper, known as the “ pickle’ document), all hoped to find the best market during the “ Nelson season”; but so steady has been the demand for them during an entire century that no extraordinary deals took place, although many of the Nelson letters which have changed hands in 1905 were apparently quite as valuable as that which was sold in the previous year, and still holds the record in the matter of cost. On the other hand, there has been no perceptible shrinkage in the value of genuine Nelsoniana, and certainly nothing like a slump in prices. At the very last sale of the “Saison Nelsonienne” a letter of five or six lines pleading guilty to sea-sickness, and terminating in a hearty anathema on our foes of 1805, and our friends of 1905, realised over £30—quite as much as one of those long and intimate epistles to Lady Hamilton, which are scarcely calculated to assist the process of literary white-washing once again attempted in honour of to-day’s centenary. To a great,extent the prevailing entente cordiale with France has changed the whole nature of the celebration, which has gradually assumed a purely commemorative character. Let all honour be done to the memory of England's greatest sailor, who gave up his life cheerfully in her service; but there can be no indecent singing of songs of triumph or demonstration of undue exultation in the year which has seen the tricolour hoisted at the mast-head of the “ Victory.” Nevertheless, the centenary of Trafalgar marks an epoch in our Naval annals. The descendants of Nelson’s Captains will toast the immortal memory of the glorious dead at Earl's Court; the practical lessons of Nelson's life and death are to be properly impressed on the youth of England in general, and on the mind of her future sailors in particular; religious services will be held; the column in Trafalgar Square is to be more sumptuously decorated than usual; special functions will take place at Merton, Norwich, Ports- mouth, and elsewhere; and at least a dozen Nelsonian volumes written ad noc may be added to one’s library. Many of these books show signs of too great hurry. The most serious and valuable of them is, perhaps, Mr. Henry Newbolt’s “ The Year of Trafalgar”; but much remains to be done before the story of sailor-life is satislactorily dealt with, and before we fully realise the interest and extent of the “poetry and pathos” of the Navy during the “ Great War,” which not only gave England Nelson, but Howe, Duncan, the six Hoods, ; “a (om LADY HAMILTON. (From the remarkably fine miniature by Samuel Shelley; one of the best specimens of this artist's work. Formerly in the possession of a celebrated Nelson-Hamilton collector.) St. Vincent, Collingwood, and Sir Thomas Hardy, who survived Nelson for three-and-thirty years, to become one of the ablest First Sea Lords who ever took part in the councils of Whitehall. Nelson used to declare that Hardy possessed more intuitive knowledge of seamanship and Naval tactics than any man he ever met with, and Sir John Henry Briggs does ample justice to Hardy’s acumen and almost prophetic foresight in his “Naval Administrations, 1827 and 1892.” One of the most curious of what may be called the centennial Nel- sonian discoveries has been the un- earthing of a large number of quite unknown Hardy letters. It is clear that Hardy occupied an unique position in regard to Nelson. Jealous always for the public and private reputation of his chief, Hardy managed to keep on good terms with Lady Nelson and Nelson's (From an original water-colour drawing by Cipriani.) blood relations without absolutely breaking with the Hamilton coterie at Merton. His correspondence will throw new light on many debatable points in Nelson's career between 1797 and 1805, as well as on the details of Copenhagen and Trafalgar. These hitherto unknown letters will to a great extent form the basis of the life of Sir Thomas Hardy, which Mr. John Murray hopes to publish early next year. In the house of Mr. George Hardy Manfield at Portisham, little changed to-day from what it was when Hardy lived there, and which was always his “dear Possum” (the local abbreviation of the name) to the end of his life, an unknown water-colour portrait of Nelson by some Italian artist was discovered. By Mr. Hardy Manfield’s permission this portrait appeared in the issue of THe Kine for July 2g last. It is a felicitous coincidence that the grandson of Sir Thomas Hardy is, in this year of centennial celebration, Permanent Secretary of the Admiralty. The room he occupies is within a few feet of those tenanted sixty years since by Sir Thomas and Lady Hardy, the latter of whom lived till 1877, and is vividly remembered by Sir Evan Macgregor. ‘“ Little,” writes Sir John Briggs, “could Lord Nelson's favourite captain have anticipated that his own grandson would, at the end of the nineteenth century, assist in carrying out the views he entertained and the opinions he expressed as First Sea Lord of Sir James Graham's Board of 1830, and as his representative witness all those great and important changes which he then predicted science and steam would render inevitably necessary throughout every branch of the val service.” The muster-roll of the crew of the “ Victory” at Trafalgar has never been drawn up with absolute accuracy. That this can now be done is mainly attributable to another of these LADY HAMILTON. A KEPUTED PORTRAIT OF LADY HAMILTON. centennial finds. In the possession of Messrs. Magys of 109, Strand, are two roughly-bound she ig wearing the cross of Malta presented to her folio volumes of stamped receipts; the earlier, dated August, 1800, deals with the division, pro by the Emperor of Russia. (eam i rare prool rata, of the £300,000 voted by Parliament ior the whole of the British Fleet, while the later, pony atiieh these BHOtOeTEAhS ware leises ere tie commencing with the date of April, 1807, shows the distribution of the Trafalgar Prize-money property of Mr. F. T. Sabin.) and Bounty Bills, The first page of the “ Victory” section of one of these unique volumes 80

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NAVY AND ARDY. THE KING. Oct. ist, 1905. Naval Costume at the Battle of the Nile pin il GHAR et ents te ae | es eee eet. a Se REA SE ne ae ‘CaS ade ba A Be. eRe ee 9 MIDSHIPMAN. Bar AD MAS SRT is Cale <3 Mg CARPENTER. SAILOR. These plates of costume were drawn by Rowlandson, who was commissioned by Rudolph Ackermann, the publisher, to go to Portsmouth for the purpose, (Reproduced by permission from the prints in the possession of Messrs. Robson and Co., 23, Coventry Street, W.) 81 Digitized by

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Oct. 21st, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS EMMA, LADY HAMILTON. SOME WELL-KNOWN PORTRAITS. AS A BACCHANTE. KS AS ‘‘NATURE.”’ (From an engraving by J. R. Smith, after Sir J, Reynolds.) (From an engraving by J. R. Smith, after Romney.) AS A SIBYL. : AS DIANA HUNTING. (From an engraving after Mme. Lebrun.) (From an engraving alter Romney.) 82

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VY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st 1905. IN MALE ATTIRE. A REPUTED PORTRAIT OF L: 1 of Mr. Laidlaw Purv < le cons , of Lady Hamilton in pictu herew o ep rte it Wa 1 The painting is cx remember that Bec . On dy * dupe,’ describes her as

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Oct. 2ist, 1905, is now reproduced. From their contents one is able to learn the name of every member of the “ Victory’s"” crew who took part in the glories of the great battle of which we to-day féte the centenary. They have all long since gone over to the great majority, but of their descendants may possibly foregather at Earl's Court this evening (October 21). Mr. F. 1. Sabin is one of the very few anti- quarians who have gathered in, rather some THE KING. by Sir William Hamilton to the “great and amiable Queen” in terms so flattering as to throw Lord St. Vincent's honied phrases entirely into the shade. Neither Hardy's letters nor the correspondence publicly sold last summer are calculated to reverse the verdict of the Captain of the “Victory” —surely an impartial judge—that Lady Hamilton was Nelson's evil genius during the whole of the last eight years of his career. AND HIS that he “has failed to find one Nelson cari- cature in all the great city of Paris,” and he has ransacked every likely hiding -place in the interests of TH. Kina. The caricatures relating to the battle of the Nile are all con- ceived in a friendly spirit to Nelson. They do not spare his enemies. The same may be said of those which concern the threatened invasion of England. Then came the Hamil- ton episode, with (as might reasonably be expected) a selection of more or less than sold, during the * Nelson season.” His Nelson collection in Wy many respects is Mew unique. It is he who bought the * Pickle” despatch for America. By his permission are now reproduced three very beautiful portraits, two ol which are known to be those of Lady Hamilton, while the third, that in which the subject wears the eight-pointed cross of tne Order of Malta, is thought by com- petent experts to also represent the * Dido” Maps bor of the contemporary caricaturist, and 2 ay Mr. Thomas Hardy. HM It is impossible to speak of this with | absolute certainty, but the Shelley minia- ture and the Cipriani drawing—the former especially—are relics of so valuable a character that it is to be hoped they will retnain in England. In Mr. Sabin's Nelson album there is a letter of Lord St. Vincent to Lady Hamilton which is certainly worth re- cording. It is dated Gibraltar, January 17, 1797, and runs thus: ehh: “The page of history will be greatly enriched by the introduction ot this scene in it, tor the greatness of both your minds and the firmness own in the situation | 4/7 Sehn go herce Jared Vetch; pore a Noe oe, fan Pong hl a 663 SM. Hany ty Gy “289 Cet a nia wed hreby otetetinvg eourtadD ustels gdwweldat Ke aca Halford Va ones, L Hor Aten. Ler eo. Hen 6g Aart INES Aor NiMebern Uhlebiy Ab § tag VS Prat, SBoncte LE (OF y Doe Mt se3 Jad Oolbn lave RO as Fe Oy, aati wb eee A \ a Po Mond “jbig & 4 G09 8 a Web 6 Second, ( Za U Z 2 = halle ee f Vi 4. wea tedee Corer ebedbon gH Cfin Yes Momfanyyf det Sai Citlory ander Wa baraman a fthitale Hon Lovole Velsor ct ROP: Wey Cafe Toa fatpen ow he WA 1b 05 de atrial inpe Sb Divwesieadiece: g Soren Lym be Aig tl firesen Teta As vcagh the Laub fatefi Lk. Cocke ¥2 Shaded fodon acco tof bit bin Loud, Hoiwiehe | Aut en Cte VL ta AE Titty Kustin forte Des Ae Excdoom | f L300000 wwita by VE thes cid Pe sevtial Maret wa fitsfrect | agenns ote LS Hone ororve , poss be peels fis Lark eee a ts V4 i Ki ae ecw Dake Se wher Su 0 Wc + Sad hig A AG, Saad Count iF gional 3 Ae ay 7 FE. tay Gack Put fos Zt piquant caricatures y © “gy in its wake. But Emma was the target. not — her Nelson. Two of the scarcest are now given in these columns. Nelson is gently dealt with, but there is no mercy for ‘ Dido,” and, as long as he lived, for the “Old Antique,” her too complacent husband. The caricature por- trait of Nelson in the smoking-room the Mansion | House is excel- | lent. Things have | changed since 1805; | England and France | have smoked — the pipe of peace at the Mansion House, and the entente cerdiale is an accomplished fact. It would be interesting to learn if any lady has ever indulged in a cigar- ette at the Mansion House since — the r= Area IPL M Deeeee 4 Shen ee ere A Vouk LT cept ——- —_ ee a eg SOX Siac i “lovely Emma” felt eg Z QS. of MO under the lash of o i fp Cee ee “ } the clever carica- turist, whose work is now placed before the readers of Tur Kina. Mr. Newbolt in “The Year of Tra- falgar’’ deals effectively with the songs which the great event of 100 years ago brought into existence; but he only touches on a subject which is almost inexhaustible. SO eee that ever two human | The age in which beings ayere placed in, “ “ay : . ri Nelson lived and surpasses ali that we Z 0 w ee 3 Shly read of. May Heaven 4 U fs WA : Bh, he ee L fo SD ffir, So died was possibly the have in store blessings <e% F Sa Y P22 most picturesque for you both! Base, / c % 443 riod of our Naval indeed, must be the Pr ; Briton who will not sac- life. It was an epoch rifice the last drop of his blood for the preserva- tion of two such exalted characters. God bless you, my dear Madame, and enable you to per- severe in the c:mtort and support of the great and amiable Qu en, your iriend, to whom I beg you will pay my most dutiful and respecttul homage, and rest assured of the lasting regard and esteem ot Your Ladyship's Truly affectionate servant, St. VINCENT." Amongst the piles of Hamilton MSS. which have found their way to the sale-rooms, the writer discovered a valedictory epistle written THE TRAFALGAR PRIZE-MONEY. First sheet of the ‘* Victory’ section of the receipts for money paid to the officers and crew {rom the erant of £300,000 by Parliament to the combatants at Trafalgar. Napoleon is the most caricatured personage who ever lived, and Wellington comes next. Three-fourths of the Wellington caricatures relate to his political adventures, which added nothing to the fame he won in the Peninsula and the memorable battle of ninety years ago —except the caricatures. No great man was ever so little caricatured as Nelson, either at home or abroad. Probably he did not live long enough. M. Godefroy Mayer declares 84 (From the collection o:1 Messrs. Maggs.) of song-singing, merrymaking, and jesting, as well as the giving and receiving of hard blows and knocks. In a word, it was the time of Charles Dibdin, whose life-long task was, as he himself put it in a_ petition for a pension, to enthuse Jack Sprit-sail, Jack Junk, or whatever Jack chose to call himseli. In 178y, sixteen years before Nelson set off on his last chase after the traditional enemy. appeared that quaint volume, “ Jack Sprit: sail’s Frolic, or the Sailor's Humorous Cruise ; to which is added Jack Sprit-sail’s Garland, a

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. il a cyt Be ae gis ed Ky 2. eres Nees ees — en gn ee gees BP Meek. sa my 2 ¥ A f: " Ben oe (From a contemporary Dutch print.) "used at the Tratalgar illuminations.) “ transparencies THE DEATH OF NELSON. (Reproduced from the original water-colour designs of Isaac Cruikshank, for THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, (From a rare contemporary French print ) 85

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Oct. 21st, 1905. AND HIS eS SF je TN CARICATURES OF LADY HAMILTON, As Dido in despair at Nelson's departure. (After James Gilray, 1801.) With Lord Nelson at the Mansion House. (After Isaac Cruikshank, 1800.) new collection of choice songs never before in print.” It was the forerunner of this class of literature during the Great War, and breathes the martial spirit which pervades them all: ** Come, my lads to the ocean let's gang, For since that now war is declar'd, Monsieur we will dress and the Dons we will bang, And shew them that we're prepar'd. Now if our enemies dare us to fight, And think for to take by surprise Our well-mann'd fleet, what can equal the fight ? The mariner eager he plies. George is the King, whose commands we obey With ready and hearty good will ; ‘Tis honour that calls, and we cannot stay, With riches our pocket we'll fill. When prizes we take, then pocket the gold, We'll spend it so free when on shot How pleasant the lite of a sailor so b A dry lubber is nought but a boar."' Wot. THEATRE-ROYAL, EDINBURGH. MR T. P. COOKE’S BENEFIT, AND LAST NIGHT OF HIS ENGAGEMENT. This present Kvening, SATURDAY, April 19, 182, willbe perforeed Ste STALE, al Pacem, Me PFRGUSUN, feh vy Be FELTON, Kate Poowen by Mie MUKMAY Ol W. ORDER OF THE PRINCIPAL ENTS: PR eR EA ae eS ere ‘THE CARIN OF A GRITIAH MAN- Tom's HORNPIPE. froontion vitw OF THE SEA, Ore THE COAST OF AMERICA, WITH! A DESPERATE COMBAT BETWEEN LONG ‘AMERICAN BEROLANT. ami THE QUARTER DECK OF IGATE, THE ALACRITY, see Deut ofl ormennnt Baramabe, whch Lang. Tam delays wot the Ua Schawoer, Att, rane be Rowepet Tite Amerkpm.wthewer im her Baws dars7—and the ace cone oden wih AGENEHAL COMBAT, AND PINAL TRIOMPH OF THE BRITISH FLAG. Afler which, (or the Fourth Time, a Petite Draraa, in One Act, called THE FRENCH GRENADIER. (esra,» sali, by Bir TP COOKT—Michac Nags Pou by Mr MURRAY Bundy « Wa, by Me ANDERSON ‘Chretien he Latdlady ef the Golden Bag, by Biss ORAY ‘The whale (0 conclude with a New Nantical Sketch, in Three Acts, called NELSON. Racine —The Adesnl, Me PRITCUAKD—Liewieuant 8. THORN, ia which Character be il intretace Dino's Nati of LOVELY = {opin Pemasse by Mr HARROLO-Coptain Yardy 9 VALERY Capua Asi by Mr ANDERSON, mF im Bachan, Mr JANES Mone, Ol Jone voy Sevhlngs Mr MURRAY Per Pledge, Me STAN athe he Jev"s Daten, by Me by Mme TUNST ALT Lees av 4 by Mir SONANDEN, Be BATES: owernar of Sata Cras by My MASON Lin ices Vist Itiay by Mt FRRGUSUN. Rerend osey by Bie SET \L SCENES iF 1 IN THE EN JACKS COMBAT WILLE TIE RSQUIMAUX NELSON SHOOTS THE REAR, NELSON'S C. |. A STREET IN SANTA CRUZ. YY OF SANTA CRUZ, ESS BY THE ATTACK ON THE Fo! {SH 8QU, NELSON WOUNDING THE SPANIARDS PROFUSH A TRUCK, WITCILIS. AGKERD TO Be NILE- Vir RIENT. THE WRITISH ELAG THTUMPHANT-THE ADMIMALS Wo Vis ANIM a PNY Ge IVT i gg SPAMS TAY BROWNIRG Hyvary RIGNAL ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. OF THE VICTORY HEARTS OF OAK. _QUARTER-DE. "NELSON ‘AND TRAFALGAR!!! Ye Pre ape a hal pat 5 ck the Pfrma the Real rf the Puen, whveh Secu Brite will be reeeived at oh (Uo Monday will be produced « National Dram TA p + Perce, a ‘i tne INVINCINLES. 0 ™ ‘Dasani Mason, Ste Sraabary Me Fatrony Min Ger r. P. COOKE'S BENEFIT THE PROGRAMME OF MR. Held at the Theatre Royal, Pani zh, April 19, 1828, when a new nautical sketch, entitled '' Nelson,” was produced. for] ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. Nelson's burial-p'ace. na ae This was the spirit of honest Jack Sprit-sail. His sentiments may possibly have found an echo in higher quarters of the Sea Service. There is even a suspicion of them in those historic pay-sheets which make the compilation of a reliable Trafalgar muster-roll feasible. When tired of singing the jovial tar could turn for a change to the “Jests of the Ship,” or * Jack Junk’s New Jester, or Bony taken in tow a new way.” There was something strangely pro- phetic in the latter, for Trafalgar paved the way to Waterloo. It is difficult to realise how largely the personality of Nelson and those associated in his great Naval successes entered into every phase of English social life in the “Days of Trafalgar.” If the British public love Jack still, they worshipped him in those stirring times. To fully illustrate this a bulky volume would be far too small. A.M. B. MR. T,.P. COOKE AS LORD NELSON'S COXSWAIN. This celebrated exponent of Naval parts as he appeared in the character of jack Sykes.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 2Ist, 1908. wr CR ADAMIRAL PSCOUNT THE OFFICIAL TICKET NELSON'S LAST VOYAGE. Issued by the authorities for the tise of those who were ‘The “ Victory '’ passing through the Downs on her way to Greenwich, with the body of the permitted to walk in the procession, Admiral, December, 1805 ty ' i| "le renee | THE BODY OF NELSON LYING IN STATE IN THE PAINTED HALL, GREENWICH NELSON'S FUNERAL CAR Prior to its conveyance by river to the Admiralty, and thence to Used in the funeral procession to St. Paul’s. (From an original St. Paul's. water-colour sketch.) C88 BURIALSERVICE Evenine Se. Dive. R Mullis. C“Apfualad tbe. by 5 ctrn Se . f ~) At the Pimeral of Cc eA: 2 LA fh, Vener ROSON/ aheif bsnl? ST (HERE 5 (( S$? PAULS CATHEDRAL |) ) Cn the 9£4 € (Composed | by Di Craft Han Purce Greene The Altaood Five" R&R GEORGE FREDERICKITAN DEL Eso." Dedreatd by Penman) AG, = anaary 4806 lhe Nil hi the Lt! SUA . Jour Ps 6K bia Ce mil tere Pantad nag tri 0 ead arte Mae. thes the Cord Kane ed bi pyr THE NELSON MEMORIAL TITLE-PAGE OF THE SPECIAL BURIAL NELSON'S FUNERAL AT ST. PAUL'S As it was first proposed to erect it in Trafalgar SERVICE On January 9, 1806, (From a contemporary Square. Used at Nelson's funeral at St. Paul's. drawing.) 87

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Oct. 2Ist, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Parisians of Parts. A GREAT WOMAN DRAMATIST. crop her hair, and give herself an unattractive masculine appearance to make her work acceptable; when a woman who studied and busied herself with the questions of the day, who thought, and had the talent to express her thoughts, on any subject but babies and dress, had to be outwardly as little like a woman as Nature permitted. They were sad times; but she saw the position, and improvised a disguise. She was approaching the ground held by men, by men alone, where the gates were jealously guarded, and none but the bearded could hope to enter. The spot was tempting, and with her natural cleverness she managed to squeeze her little foot through the bars, and soon passed head, shoulders, and all. To-day she is recognised, with the qualities and failings of her sex, and can throw off the cloak that hid her comeli- T= have changed since a woman had to wear spectacles, ness, her femininity, and approach the public and her publisher with the knowledge that a Paquin gown and Carlier hat are not detrimental—rather the contrary. Mme. Daniel Lesueur is not only a. distinguished authoress, novelist, and dramatist, but a charming woman, the type of the seductive ‘“Ewig Weib- liche” in the broadest sense. ‘‘Le Masque d’Amour,” the play in five acts just produced at the Sarah Bernhardt Theatre, is full of delightful feminine touches that pass like perfume across the foot- lights. There is something essentially womanly in the Gaetane de Ferneuse who doubts the Marquis, but is subjugated by the Man, something that appealed to the sensitive organism of a refined audience. On the third or fourth per- formance, when the ordinary public fill the house, the subtlety of the situation may pass un- observed; but at the dress rehearsal, and on the first two nights, when stalls, balcony, and boxes con- tained the é/ite of artistic Paris, the impression was acute. A woman's play, indeed? Can it be possible ? Look around the house. Whoin have we here? Victorien Sardou, with the silk hat of gala, Jules Lemaitre, M. and Mme. Georges MME. Feydeau, M. and Mme. Marcel Ballot (née Henriette Fouquier). M. and Mme. Catulle Mendés, M. Pierre Decourcelle, M. and Mme. Camille de Sainte-Croix, MM. Paul Hervieu, Adolphe Brisson, Henri Lavedan, Jean Lorrain, Xanrof, Capus, Coppée, Claretie, Mme. Séverine, M. Roll, M. Chartran, Mme. Carrére, the world of literature and art. The “ Masque d'Amour” owes its origin to the incidents in the famous Tichborne case, a case that interested Daniel Lesueur as a girl. It was always her desire to dramatise the story that so strongly appealed to her; but she was induced to publish it first as a feuilleton and after- wards in book form, when it went through several editions, and only DANIEL The distinguished authoress, novelist, and dramatist. 88 to-day has she realised her original intentions. The situations are powerful, and the subject has lent itself to a variety of colour in the different spheres of action. The scene in Montmartre is vividly drawn, where Oscar Sorniéres, a man of the worst type, entices the pseudo- Marquis to a low dancing hall. And, perhaps, the cleverest touch in the entire play is given with the description of the murder on board a Transatlantic steamer, and the finding of the incriminating letter. Mme. Lesueur is particularly happy in her knowledge of the popular taste. She has the gift of interesting aud amusing her public, and, as a novelist, has one of the largest followings among modern writers. To the feminist move- ment she has _ rendered most valuable services, from the fact that she has kept aloof from the noisy portion of the sisterhood. She has helped them with her talent, working quietly and unobtrusively, coming to the fore as a_ brilliant literary woman, showing that an authoress can attain the saine position and enjoy the same preroga- tives as her colleagues of the opposite sex. Every paper accepts her feuilletons; publishers are eager for her novels; she receives the highest prices paid for literary work; and the State has recognised her officially, bestowing upon her the much-coveted Legion of Honour, for Mme. Daniel Lesueur is one of the few women in the world who wear the distinctive line of red ribbon. Women have taken a large place in literature and journalism in France. Mme. Séverine was the first to have the manage- ment of a political news- paper—Le Cri du Peuple —and has since devoted her energies to relieve the sufferings of the poor, and denounce the acts of in- justice committed in prisons and elsewhere. She is the champion of the oppressed, and with her scathing pen has been the means of redressing many evils. Her attitude in the Z Dreyfus affair will be re- LESUEUR. 2.—~ membered. Sane Mme. Myriam Harry belongs to the new gene- ration, a woman with advanced ideas, who recently created a sensation in literary circles with “La Conquéte de Jerusalem,” a novel that won the £200 prize. Mme. Juliette Adam directs the made her mark as a journalist. Mme. Marni, the delightful satirist; Mmes. Arvéde Barine and Charles Bentzon of the Revue des Deux Mondes; Mme. Pierre de Coulevain, the author of “Sur la Branche"; Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles, etc., have all made their impression. Mme. Daniel Lesueur is one of the rare women dramatists who combine literary ability with the power of construction, a charming personality with real talent. Nouvelle Revue, and has Frances Kryzer.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. YACHTS OF THE YEAR. : ge Ry * sa ay alg * Lebennam, Kye. NYLEPTHA 24-ft. linear rater, owned by Mr. W. W. Greenhill, who raced her regularly throughout the season in the Solent. 6 ee + cS ee Debennam, Ryde. SUSU 24-ft. linear rater, built tor Mrs. Allen from W. Fife’s design. She has raced regularly in the Solent, and last year was champion of her class. 89 y Google Digitize

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Oct. 2st, 1905. C THE KING. NELSON’S HOMELAND. AND HIS Traveller. NORWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. N a quiet little corner of Norfolk, with a coast-line that extends from Hunstanton to Cley, is a small, primitive village that bulks very large in the public eye in this centenary year of Trafalgar. Burnham Thorpe, one of the seven Burnhams made famous by the old rhyme, had never achieved its present world-wide renown had it not been that there was born there, in the old rectory, on a stormy day of September, 1758, one of whom the best descriptive epitaph is Captain Mahan's ph “the greatest sailor since the world began.” There in the little fertile valley, with soft undulations and well-tilled fields, the real conqueror of Napoleon passed his boy- hood. And, though perhaps few of those around him knew it, he was born and bred in a district that had given to the Navy three most distinguished officers—Sir Christopher Myugs, who was born at Salthouse in 1625; Sir Cloudesley Shovell, whose birthplace is doubtful, but who was baptised at Cock- thorpe on November 25, 1650; and Sir John Narborough, who was the ill-fated Shovell's senior by ten years. Sir Christopher Myngs fell in the Fou Days’ Fight, Shovell was lost off the Isles of Scilly in 1707, and Narborough, too, perished in the wreck of his flag-ship, the “ Foresight,” in 1688. And at Wells-next-the-Sea was born in 1751 John Boyles, who entered the Navy and was drafted to the “ Raisonnable" in the year Nelson joined her, who survived his neighbour by eleven years, and who was on very friendly terms with the rectory people at Burnham Thorpe. And, in more recent days, Stanhoe saw the birth of the present Commander - in - Chief of the British China Squadron, Vice- Admiral Sir Gerard Noel. It thus becomes evi- dent that the Naval student who makes a pilgrimage into Norfolk will make the acquaint- ance of a neighbour- hood associated with many men whose lives were passed upon the sea, in the wooden walls ~ of” ‘the time, and whose names are familiar to him olden his father was Rector cf Burnham Thorpe. THE BISHOP'S BRIDGE, NORWICH. from the pages of the Naval biographies. But to the ordinary tourist also, whose only object is to have a holiday and to visit Burn- ham Thorpe, to see the Nelson Hall there, THE NELSON MONUMENT AT YARMOUTH Which was built twelve years after Trafalgar, from a fund raised among Nelson's tellow-countrymen of Norlolk, THE OLD VICARAGE, BURNHAM THORPE Which was pulled down in 1802. It was in this building that Nelson was born, on September 29, 1758, while The old building stood close to the highway. The only parts of it now left are the stable and the pump. 90 NORTH WALSHAM SCHOOL, to walk through the old church, and perhaps drink a glass of ale at the Lord Nelson Inn, in the room where the Admiral entertained the villagers before he proceeded to sea in the “Agamemnon” in January, 1793, this corner of Norfolk has much to offer in the way of attractions. It was to this part of the country that Nelson returned to recover from his wounds on two occasions, and that not only because it was for him that subtly attractive place we call “home,” but because he knew that there he could get that sea air that was to him literally the breath of life, and bec in and around “dear, dear Burnham Thorpe ” there is scenery that only requires to be better known to attract the holiday-making public in large numbers, There is, for example, Burnham Westgate, thirty odd miles only from Norwich, a quaint old-world village clad in primitive peacefulness and placid contentment that is rarely met with nowadays. Brancaster, a fairly thriving fishing village, is another little spot where jaded nerves and clogged-up lungs may be restored to their normal condition ; and there are many similar villages. But the two most favoured holiday resorts, after Hunstanton (which is a fashionable town compared to the others), are Wells and Cley, both “ next-the- sea,” though at low water Wells is only “ next” the sea if miles of foreshore be called part of the town. But the air there is splendid, and the living moderate and comfortable. From Wells one may take a walk to Stifikey, one of the real beauty spots of Norfolk, and home of the “cocklers.” Here, on the wet stretch of shimmering ooze, that gleams like a band of molten lead between the land and the sea, are to be seen rows of stooping figures, the cockle- gatherers, all women, sturdy and _— short- skirted, filling bags and baskets with the famous ‘*Stewkey Blues,” the — most delicious of their kind in England. Near here, too, is Langham, famous as the honie of Captain Marryat for about five years, and where he is pow buried.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. Plays and Players. E are always interested when our leading actors or actresses under- take Shakespearian ré/es in which we have not previously seen them. But to Mr. Arthur Bourchier's production of “The Merchant of Venice” especial interest attaches, since, as we have been told on all hands, it is his first step on the road that our forefathers used to say led to ruin, but which now seems only to lead to greater artistic and commercial success. And it may be said, without fear of con- tradiction, that this production is a success, But more satisfactory even than that, from the point of view of the student of the theatre (who is a very different person from the “earnest student of the drama”), is the circumstance _ that here we have a company gathered from many different quarters, playing together as one admirable co- hesive and well- drilled whole. Mr. JulianlEstrange comes from under Mr. Tree’s banner, Mr. Harcourt Williams is an old Bensonian, Mr. Nor- man Forbes is quite a stranger to Mr. Bourchier’s theatre, though not to the part of Launcelot Gobbo, and several of those sustaining minor parts are not experienced in Shakespearian plays; yet by some wizardry Mr. Bourchier has blended these appa- rently inharmonious elements into a company which might bave been playing together for years, so admirably does each one's style dovetail into the general scheme. * * * More, Mr. Bour- chier has not given way to that weak- ness which affects so many other pro- ducers of Shake- speare’s plays—he has not overloaded the production with scenery. But, at the same time, he has given us some beautiful stage pictures, notably that outside Shylock’s house, which is a masterly picture of Venice, and the hall in Portia’s house. And so careful has Mr. Bourchier been of details that he has put the two small parts of the Prince of Morocco and the Duke of Venice into the hands of two of the best elocutionists in his company, and has thus once again given to the production an air of completeness, which would have made it a success even had it not been for the attractiveness of his own rendering of Shylock. There are those apparently who consider that the Shylock of MISS ISABEL JAY Who is playing the part of O-San in The White Chrysanthemum’ at the Criterion Theatre. This delightful Japanese musical play is drawing large houses nightly, and has evidently settled down for a long run. (Photograph copyright, ** Play Pictorial."’) Mr. Bourchier dominates the play. But surely this is not the case. His Jew is cer- tainly a virile man, tenacious of purpose, masterly by nature; but it is not the master- fulness of the actor's personality, but the masterfulness of the dramatist’s conception. There are times, or there were on the first night, when Mr. Bourchier seemed to lose for 91 a moment his grip of the part and of the audience. But even then the scene did not lose its general effect, because it was not a case of Shylock first and the rest nowhere. We were as interested in the Antonio of Mr. Jerrold Robertshaw, and in the Bassanio of Mr. Julian I'Estrange, in the Gratiano of Mr, Harcourt Williams (a splendid piece of sheer light-hearted frivo- lity), and the Lorenzo of Mr. Walter Pearce, But certainly Mr, Bourchier achieved and deserved a great personal su Miss Violet Van- brugh’s Portia was stately, and at times very charming. But she has not quite that lightness which one associates with Portia. In the casket scene there was almost a suggestion of the tragedy queen in her air, but in “the quality of mercy” speech she was admirable. It is a curious thing, in view of what has been already said, that there should be at Wynd- ham’s Theatre, a little higher up the same road in which the Garrick stands, another company, also appearing in a new production, of whom it can also be said that they work extremely well together. But in this case the “ producer ” has not had quite the same difficulties to overcome. For with one exception the company play- ing‘ Public Opinion” is the same as that which gave such an amusing perform- ance in “ Mr. Hop- kinson.” The play is by the same author, and is in much thesame vein. Miss Annie Hughes, as the scheming little music hall girl, is excellent. The soft demure air with which she cajoles her fiancé, Viscount Poffley, the impu- dent rail with which she entertains her four earlier admirers when she catches them in her flat, and each and every phase of the character, are expressed with delicacy and great point. The four principal actors, Mr. Henry Kemble, Mr. George Giddens, Mr. Fred Kerr, and Mr. Athol Stuart, are all funny in their respective (but rather familiar) ways. FESR; Digitized by Cs OO le

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Oct. 2ist, 1905. THE KING. THE NEW ZEALAND RITING when the issue of the match between the New Zealand plavers and a team representing the Hartlepools is on the knees of the gods, the following convincing record has been established by these fine athletes from aars Lownts New Zealand (9 goals 4 tries Devonshire (1dropped goal) 4 » ( ow 7) 40%. Cornwall .. 0 , (7 2. ) 41 vu. Bristol.. « © (4 4 +» ) 32¥, Northampton. o (5 « ty ) 280. Leicester .. 0 'S i aad Middlesex .. 0 (2 2, ) 16. Durham (1 try) 3 247 7 It is not likely that a couple of combined clubs will succeed where the fifteen of the whole county where those two clubs are situate has failed, so that an eighth successive victory—and very likely, too, a ninth versus Northumberland—may have been added to the above imposing margin of 240 points in favour of the visitors by the tine these lines are published broadcast. Now, on the face of on the wane, that the game is in a moribund condition, and so forth. The tour of the New Zealanders, it is said, will make confusion worse confounded by showing up the naked- ness of the land, and Rugger is therefore doomed, One would-be critic, who to my certain knowledge has not yet secn the New Zealanders play, held forth two or three weeks ago upon the iniquities of the off-side play of the New Zealand captain and “ wing- forward,” D. Gallaher, and poured forth libations of gratuitous advice to referees to stop him, ete, This writer, in addition to never having seen Gallaher play, has not only never refereed any Rugby match himself, but has never played in a Rugby match. It is then largely this type of criticism which scatters broadcast the pernicious and damaging doctrine about the low ebb and generally weak- kneed aspect of the Rugby game to-day. Such a writer does not recognise the individual worth of every man of the twenty-six now touring England. Indeed, as he has not seen them AND HIS FIFTEEN. Exeter out of 13 attempts. At Camborne, with a very lively ball and o:: a windy day, he missed 7 in 11 attempts. This fact reduced the points. At Bristol he improved on the Camborne place-kicking, but fewer tries were scored. At Northampton honours were easy, and at Leicester fewer tries were again obtained. At Stamford Bridge try-getting increased again to go down to the lowest point reached, when this article was written, at Durhain, The Durham match was played on a hog-backed pitch covered with too long grass for important football, and soon enough alter rain to make the ball slippery. In itself this sufficed to keep down the steady supply of tries of which our visitors have proved themselves so capable of main- taining. The mere reduction of the number of tries does not necessarily prove either that Jack is gradually meeting his master, or that Englishmen are becoming more familiar with the New Zealanders’ methods. Added to this it is only reasonable to expect our fifteens to be in better training as the season advances. Thus A player “collared " after a line up such figures, there would seem to he one of two very good reasons for the margin—either these men form an exceptionally fine team, or English football prowess is at a very low ebb just now. I am sure the first is the correct reason, coupled with the undeniable fact that the visitors have for the most part met teams obviously less fit for a severe forty minutes both ways than themselves. There are so many people writing reports of Rugby football nowadays, who, by the terms they employ and the crudity of their expres sions, stamp themselves as blissfully ignorant of the rudiments of the Rugby game. that a large amount of false “copy” finds its way into what are intended to be the sporting columns of the Press. False “copy,” in that utterly wrong impressions of the Rugby game, its life and well-being, are conveyed to the public, who are almost inclined to believe, against their own better judgment, the ridicu- Jons notion that interest in the Kughy game is The Liverpool team were the be'te though the Richmond team held their own in t KICHMOND @. LIVEKPOOL AT RICHMOND. and deserved the (From a copyright photograph.) play, it is difficult to see how he can recognise a fact which is patent to everyone who knows the game who has seen them play. Individual excellence, then, is the keynote of the invincibility of the second team of Rugby players to visit England. toa great degree, a marked combination in the team; but it is the sterling excellence of There is, of course, each member, his knowledge of the game, and his great physical strength and fitness, added to a fleetness of foot, usually only associated with some of the backs of teams in the United Kingdom, that wins the matches. Something has been made in certain quarters of the way in which the scores of this invin- cible team have gradually become less in the matter of points, from 55 in the first to 16 in the seventh game; but there are sood reasons for this, and, moreover, the points have gone down in a fluctuating manner and not steadily. Jo commence with, W. J. Wallace kicked 9 goals, under fairly favourable conditions, at victory by 18 points to 5, Their passing was fast and accurate, and vack, Liverpoo.'s three-quarters were too strong to be held, the New Zealand Union was well advised to Jand a fresh and fit body of men in their friendly enemies’ country before the latter were really ready for the fray. That this athletic twenty-six were thoroughly fit when fifteen of them kicked off against Devonshire is abundantly approved by the evidence of officers and men on board the boat on which the New Zealanders came over. There they did from two to three hours’ systematic training daily. How can teams of men, the majority of whom only get one afternoon’s real exercise per week, be expected to even hold another team, each member of which can run 11-sec., and many of them in from Lo-sec. to to 2-5-sec ? Since writing the above the Hartlepools have been swamped to the tune of 16 tries, Wallace from full-back scoring 2 and kicking g goals. The New Zealand points after this match totalled 310 against 7. Comment 1s superfluous. oO. B. 100-yds. in

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905, THE RUGBY FOOTBALL SEASON. FOUR OF THE INVINCIBLE Wh paeaee ees he, = Waite: - 7 birt he eee - Wie D. GALLAHER (caprratn). The wing-forward of the eam. His duty is to put the ball in the“ mark the opposing half-back very clo scrum,"’ to ely, and when the ball comes out from the scrum '* to pass to his own half-back or five-eighth, From the ‘scrum "’ itself he has little running to do in attack, Tike nearly all of his confréres Gallaher is a trim-built athlete, who appears capable of shining in any position in the game. He is a good captain, and sets his willing men an excellent example. ae ee Re. hon W. J. STEAD (FIVE-EIGHTH). In a position unusual to English eyes Stead has shown how admirably he is suited tor a position demanding, first of all, go-ahead and opening-making ability, As nimble as the most agile of Welsh half-backs and three-quarters, there should be a battle-royal when the New Zealanders cross the Welsh border, He is faster than most backs in the United Kingdom, and in any team but one containing Wallace and Smith would be facile princeps (From copyright photcgraths by Clennett, Vii. JEW ZEALANDERS. G, W. SMITH The ‘‘deer"’ of the team, Smith is the fastest three quarter now playing. In common with most of his fellows among the New Zealand backs he reminds onlookers of the style of British players in the e bined with his tremendous speed, Smith—he is reported to be able to give Duffery a yard in fifty possesses splendid dodging and swerving ability, and his detence is, unlike that of most fast three-quarters, excellent (THREE-QUARTER). W. J. WALLACE The most versatile player of the team. A brilliant and strong tackler, and absolutely first-class kick, Wallace is to-day tht all-round Rugby football. As tull-back he scores tries with equal ease as when playing wing three-quarter. It is said he is known as ‘* Kill Danger "among his fellows. He certainly merits the title. and the present tour may lor before we lose the memory of his brilliant play West Hartlepool.) (THREE-QUARTER AND FULL BACK). runner, ma_nificent best exponent of .e forgotten

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Oct. 21st, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. T is manifestly right that the able historio- I grapher of the uncrowned Queens of France should deal with the not less picturesque careers of the great French actresses who were their contemporaries. In the new series—for Mr. Noel Williams will have a great deal more to tell us before he has exhausted his theme—we have all the old brilliancy and painstaking care as to correctness of detail, with a possibly wider and more general field of interest. In his “Queens of the French Stage" (Harper Brothers) Mr. Williams has unfolded the romance of Moliére’s clever and beautiful wife with consummate skill, and tells us the story of Adrienne Lecouvreur and “the divine Clairon,” whose lives influenced the fate of empires and kingdoms, as well as the happi- ness of philosophers, as it has never been told before. Not a whit less Queens of interesting are his narratives of the French the lovely Marie Champmeslé Stage. (who has left no portrait to per- petuate her beauty), of the witty Justine Favart, of whom it was written “pour charmerla raison la gaité l'a choisie,” or of the graceful Marie Anne de Camargo, of whom the Abbe dAllainval wrote that he had discovered four wonders at Paris—the Tuileries, the acting of the demoiselle Lecouvreur, the dancing of the demoiselle Camargo, and the voice of the demoiselle Lemaure. It was from the Queen of the Opera, the great Prévost (whose por- trait is now reproduced) that the Camargo learned the art which made her famous. Mr. Williams has contrived to write a thoroughly enjovable and readable volume while making an important addition to the dramatic history of France, thereby repaying the debt of England to MM. Huchon and Barbeau. The illustrations are in perfect accord with the best traditions of the House of Harper. ‘ * * THE great book of the moment —of the season, perhaps—is, of course, Captain Scott's two big volumes on “ The Voyage of the *Discovery’” (Smith, Elder). It wasa book to which everyone was looking forward with keen anticipation, and now it has come we cannot imagine the man who will be disappointed. Captain Scott writes as he does most other things — simply, straightforwardly, and well. It is asailor’s tale told by a sailor. One of Captain Scott's regrets was that his predecessors, in describing _ their The voyages, had omit- “ Dis- ted much impor- covery.” tant detail. He resolved to write, himself, for his successors, and there is no lack of detail in this remark- able book; and yet its detail is never allowed to swamp the narrative. It is a fine adventure - book, besides being a scientific and practical record; scientific, that is, so far as it goes, for the more strictly scientific details of results will be given later in another form. And, both as a record and an adventure-book, “The Voyage of the ‘Discovery’” owes a great deal to its beau- tiful and interesting illustrations. Dr. E. A. Wilson is an expert photographer, and a clever artist to boot. His drawings, reproduced in this volume in colours, give wonderfully clear impressions of scenes and places, and his photographs are invaluable. “LETTERS TO IVY,” edited by Mr. S. H. Romilly (Longmans), is a very interesting book. “Ivy” was Mrs. Dugald Stewart, the wife of the great Whig Professor of Edinburgh, and the letters to her were written by John Willian Ward, the first Earl Dudley, an From Mr. Noel Williams's ‘‘ Queens of the French Stage.'' eccentric but able man, who finally became non compos mentis. The letters—some originals, some copies—were only found last year. It was believed that the correspondence had been destroyed; but on turning out some old cupboards in the house of a triend of Mrs. Stewart's daughter the discovery was made. The letters are full of interest, not only for their expression of the fond The First “platonic” attachment of Ward Lord to Mrs. Stewart, but for the light Dudley. they shed on the life of the times. We read here of the duel between Castlereagh and Canning; of poet Rogers; of Byron, and how Ward first hated and then learned to admire him (how Byron liked Ward is well known from Byron's own letters); of Sydney Smith, brilhantly talkative over- night and repenting next morning of having let his tongue run away with him; of a number of other interesting persons and events. Politics, too, are illustrated in these pages, though no very new or, impor- tant light is shed on them. On the{whole, PREVOST, THE “QUEEN OF THE OPERA.” the effect of the book will be to discount Rogers's epigrain: “Ward no heart, they He has a heart, and gets » but I deny it; s speeches by it.”’ * WE have received from Messrs. George Bell and Sons a beautiful volume of Tennyson's poems, illustrated by Miss Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, the well-known artist in water- colour. The designs in the book are in black and white, but it was well known that Miss Brickdale had a fine sense of Tennyson form, and Tennyson's favourite Illustrated. subjects, especially the romantic subjects of his earlier poems, are well suited to her genius. Miss Brick- dale, to our thinking, is not so successful in her Nature scenes (¢.g., the illustrations to “The Brook") as in her figure studies. The design of Aurora and Tithonus is very fine; so are those for “The Princess” and “Maud”; and it must be admitted vill. (Harp.rs ) that there is great charm and _ feeling about the exteriors with which she illustrates “ Mariana” (we are, indeed, relieved to find that it is an exterior, and not another version of the well-known rooms), and “ The Miller's Daughter.” Head and tail pieces and borders are all good, and the book makes a very desirable gift-book. ‘ * * * IN “The Black Spaniel” (Methuen) Mr, Robert Hichens tells a very gruesome tale. There was once a doctor with a mania for persecution. To his own kind he was an angel of healing, strong and tender; but he kept a black spaniel which he starved and tortured. And the dog bit him, and he died. Then his soul passed into the body of another black spaniel, which was bought by a man with a fierce hatred of cruelty to animals. He had seen the doctor's soul looking out of the eyes of the dog ; and, his hatred of cruelty turned to madness, he kept the dog, and starved and tortured it, in order to make it suffer what it had inflicted in its previous existence. A gruesome tale indeed, and cleverly told, but no one will be the better for reading it. There are other stories in the book, and the longest of them is an amusing tale of how a wild mar- ried man went to Algeria to collect instances of “ African frailty” for his wife, the great and serious novelist, and what happened to him there. The rest of the stories concern the Sahara and its strange people. A book of a very different kind is Mr. W. E. Norris's “Lone Marie” (Macmillan), a story of an American girl who Some Novels, falls in love with an_ out- and out ruffan. To tell the truth, the plot is a_ little difficult to swallow. She loves him, yet she tries to help. him win another woman, an heiress. She loves him because she “cannot help it’; and yet her love dies when she learns that he really is what he has always told her he was—a thorough scamp, blackmailer, and thief. Still, the book makes interesting reading. BOOKS TO READ. The Sword of Gideon, by J. Bloun- delle-Burton, (Cassell.) The Irrational Knot, by G. Bernard Shaw, (Constable.) piritual Adventures, Symons. (Constable.) The Sacred Cup, by Vincent Brown. (Duckworth.) The King’s Achievement, by R. H. Benson. (Pitman.) he Amethyst Box, by Anna Katherine Green. (Chatto and Windus ) Loveday, by J. T. Meade. (Hodder and Stoughton.) The Mistress of the Robes, by S. H. Burchell. by Arthur (Hurst and Blackett.) The Red Reaper, by J. A. Steuart. (Hodder and Stoughton.) The Secret Kingdom, by Frank Richardson. (Duck- worth.) Lone Marie, by W. E. Norris. (Macmillan.) On Company's Service, by W. Pett Ridge. (Hodder and Stoughton.) Fortune's Cap, by Mary E. Mann. Blackett.) Haydon and _ his (Nisbet.) Life of Granville George Leveson Gower, Second Earl Granville, by Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice. (Long- mans.) Sir Thomas Browne, by Edmund Gosse. Men of Letters. (Macmilian.) The Hatzfeldt Letters, translated by J. L. Bashford. (Murray.) The Life of Moliére, by Henry M. Trollope. (Constable.) Final Recoll ctions of a Diplomatist, by Sir Horace Rumbold, Bart. (Arnold.) Jane Austen and Her Times, by G. E. Mitton. (Methuen.) Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers, by J. H. and E. C. Hubback, (Lane.) (Hurst and Friends, by George Paston. English

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Oct. 21st, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS THE RACING SEASON ACING at Nottingham, Leicester, and Kempton Park provided an ample bill of fare during the past week, sufficient for the -most ardent of racing folks. a very attractive programme was provided by the m At Kempton Park, in particular, nagement, and such events as the Imperial Produce Plate of 3.000-sovs. on the Friday, with the Duke of York Stakes of 2,000-sovs. on the following day, could not fail to be sources of attraction to a large number of visitors. With betting Tur Kina has little or nothing to do, but one cannot shut one’s eyes to the fact that it es neither can one ignore the equally evident fact that it is steadily diminishing in volume. Backers have bad days, enough of them, one would think, to teach them the utter folly of backing horses they know nothing about; but just now we are talking of the bookmakers, and there is no doubt that the heart is out of the Ring. If betting be an evil, then by its side the antidote is growing in the shape of the ever- increasing cleverness and knowledge of the many shrewd and clever owners who nowadays look upon racing as a money-making profes sion, and who have of late years dealt such of the Ring that g by bitter ex- perience the caution that is yet lacking ainong the general herd of small backers, who con- tinue to merrily invest anything from tos. to £5 on animals which have absolutely no heavy blows at the member they themselves are learni chance whatever of winning. The weather had an unpleasant surprise in store for visitors to Kempton Park on Fridays a comparatively warm morning turning into a piercingly cold and uncomfortable after noon. Backers made a poor beginning, for they laid 11 to 10 on Pollion for the Park Selling Plate, only to see him beaten into third place by The Warrior and Zanoni, who finished first and second in the order named. Fate was once more in favour of the book- makers when Dorinda, starting at 100 to 8, got the best of a pretty race with Cyllaros, and won by three-quarters of a length. The Question, who started favourite at 5 to 2, was HACKLER'S PRIDE, BY HACKLER—COMMA. Recently purchased for 5,000 guineas by Sir Tatton Sykes. unplaced. Then came a rush to the paddock to inspect the candidates for the Imperial Produce Plate of 3,000-sovs. Periward,a son of Perigord, attracted attention by his immense size; he is as yet unfurnished, and may possibly develop into an animal of some class. Sarcelle looked hard and well, and there was no denying the good looks of Sir D, Cooper's beautiful filly Flair, by St. Frusquin out of Glare. When it came to saddling, Sarcelle treated the spectators to an exhibition of temper, which must have given his rider (Dillon) an anxious time for a minute or two; however, he settled down, and got away on fairly good terms with his field when the barrier went up. He was not, however, in a mood for racing,and when asked to goon and win his race, he swerved right across the course, and Flair, running on as straight as an arrow, beat him by two THE WINNFR OF THE DUKE OF YORK STAKES, Sir E gar Sincen''s Donretia by Donovan—Rinovata. (From copyright photographs by W. A. Rouch.) lengths. She is evidently a much-improved filly, and the future may show that in attempt- ing to give her 13-lb., Sarcelle was attempting an impossible task. Best Light had _ little dithculty in stalling off the challenge of Eageress and winning the Coventry Handicap by a length and a-half. The Richmond Plate gave Rising Falcon an opportunity for an exceptionally brilliant exhibition of speed, and to the consternation and confusion of backers he gave a stone and a half-length beating to Vergia. Many people had left when St. Wulfram walked over for the Wick Plate. The Duke of York Stakes, which was the centre of attraction on the following day, is the first of the important handicaps which form the backbone of racing in the back- end of the vear. As usual, the pretty enclosures at Kempton Park were well filled when the race came on for decision. For favouritism there was little to choose between Plum .Centre, Chaucer, and Transfer; but neither of them had anything to do with the finish, Sir E. Vincent's good mare Donnetta (8-st. 1-Ib.) finishing three parts of a length in front of Nutwith (8-st. 4-lb.), with Velocity (7-st. 3-Ib.) beaten into third place by a length. Plum Centre lost, a lot of ground when turning into the straight, and Velocity hung to the right when he appeared to hold the winning card, and Donnetta must be accounted almost as lucky to win this race as she was in the matter of weight apportioned to her by the handicapper. The programme for the afternoon possessed an additional source of interest in the shape of the Kempton Park Nursery Handicap of 1,000-sovs. for two year olds. Many good judges favoured the chance of the Irish-bred Athleague, on the strength of his having beaten Lally at a difference of 20-lb., and they were not far wrong, for he beat everything but Marconigram, who got the best of a fine race. and won by a neck, with Parlamante close up. a head behind the leaders. The winner is a well-bred colt by Marco out of Pietola, and is sure to be heard of in the future. CAURIRE. yGoogle oO

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NAVY AND ARMY. Oct. 21st, 1905. The Finishing Touch to the Table 1S A BOTTLE OF THE GENUINE HARVEY'S SAUCE MADE FROM THE ORIGINAL CENTURY-OLD FECIPE AND NOW KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS LAZENBY'S HARVEY'S Its mellowness and delicate flavour enhance without disguising the taste, whether it be used with Hot or Cold Meats, Fish, Poultry, Game, etc., and is therefore a TRUE SAUCE, appealing to the educated palate in a manner approached by no other sauce in the world. Sold by all Grocers and Stores and used at the chief Hotels and Restaurants. E. Lazenby & Son, Ltd., London, England. Last week we talked of the Pzeonies—we feasted our eyes upon their superb colouring we watched their passing love- liness as Autumn advanced. This week we consider the Gladioli—the most lovely of all Autumn flowering Bulbs. As the extreme gorgeousness of the Peeonies begins to pale from June onwards, the Gladioli, on the other hand, begin to assume their glorious hues. If planted in Spring, KELWAY'S GLADIOL]I will produce grand spikes of charming flowers from the commencement of July well into the time of frost. We have nearly 25 acres devoted exclusively to the cul- tivation of Gladioli, and have been the recipients of innumerable awards for the excellence of our productions. Our illustration is of the “Sir Bindon Blood” variety—a mag- nificent flowering form, Lilac, striped Purple, and is fully 4g GLADIOLI xi. March 3rd, 1904. To M ssrs. Benger’s Food, Ltd. Geatlemen—I notice you a \vertise your food for * Infants, Invalids and the Aged.” |! do not come under any of thes= classes, yet I always use it for my last mesl at night. It is so easily digested that having naturally a not too strong digestion / ensure a good night's rest. The Rev. H. — BENGER'S FOOD with Milk forms adelicate and highly nutritive cream, rich in all the elements necessary to maintain vigorous health, but entirely free from rough and_ indigestible particles, which often produce irritation in delicate stomachs. Renger's Food is sobl in tins by Chemists, &c., every where. described in Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture. The Langport Plan for Artistic Herbaceous Borders is briefly this : you give us dimensions, etc., and we make such a selec- tion from our vast stock of flowers as will ensure a continual change of colour throughout the greater part of the year. Now is the time to plant for 1906. In the Langport Plan ot HERBACEOUS BORDERS are included some of our most lovely varieties of Pzeonies, Gladioli, ete., etc. The Plan is most carefully detailed in Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture, a book which is, unquestionably, one of the finest published for garden reference, and one which should be in the hands of every possessor of a garden. KELWAY AND SON, THE ROYAL HORTICULTURISTS, LANGPORT, SOMERSET.

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Oct, 2ist. 1905, THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXIIIL—THE POTTERY AND PORCELAIN OF NELSON AND TRAFALGAR. time during the Great War. So had Dibdin the song writer, and Sir Isaac Heard, Garter-King-at-Arms. The latter was for ever discovering supporters and other “augmentations ” in favour of the winners of fame and prize-money. Dibdin never tired of producing new sea-songs of an inspiriting character. He wrote two songs on the death of Nelson, and a third was discovered during the year of the centenary, and first saw the light in the pages of THE Kinc. To have revoked or even questioned Dibdin’s well-earned pension was the basest ingratitude. The sea-songs of the unofficial laureate of the Navy still live in men’s minds, when the birthday odes of the official laureate of the Court poets are as clean forgotten as the very names ofthe writers. The intensity of the national feeling excited by the tragedy of Trafalgar accounts for the number and variety of Nelson mementoes to be found in the pottery of the age in which it occurred. It is. difficult to imagine a more striking “ presentment” of Nelson than that which characterises the large stoneware jug now reproduced. It was made immediately after Tra- falgar by Messrs. Doulton and Watts, and bears the stamp of the Lambeth Pottery, London. It is 13}-in. high, and is inscribed “Trafalgar 1805. England expects every man to do his duty.” It is a happy coincidence that some of the best Nelson centennial souvenirs (already illustrated in this journal) have been produced by the firm of Doultons, the successors of Messrs. Doulton and Watts. Many good Trafalgar transfer jugs were turned out at the Royal Porcelain Works at Worcester, then in the hands of the Chamnberlains. There was a special reason for this, for in August, 1802, Nelson had visited Worcester in the course of the famous triumphal progress he made through the country in company of,the Hamiltons, the Rev. Dr. Nelson, his lady, and son. They put up at the Hop Pole, now the Hop Market, Hotel. Here is an account of his experiences in the “Ever Faithful" city: “The gallant Admiral was in good health and spirits, and frequently gratified the crowd by appearing at the windows, bowing to them with the most graceful condescension. On Monday morning his lordship and friends, preceded by a band of music, and attended by Mr. Weaver of the Hop Pole and Messrs. Chamberlain, visited the china factory of the latter, over the door of which was thrown a triumphal arch of laurel, ornamented with an elegant blue flag, with an appropriate inscription thereon. For more than an hour his lordship viewed with the minutest attention every department of this highly-improved work ; and on inspection of the superb assortment TT: English potters and painters of every degree had a busy * favoured the proprietors with liberal purchases. A FINE STONEWARE PITCHER Forming a portrait bust of Lord Nelson. of china at the shop in High Street, honoured Messrs. Chamberlain by declaring that, although possessed of the finest porcelain the Courts of Dresden and Naples could afford, he had seen none equal to the productions of their manufactory, in testimony to which he left a very large order for china, to be decorated with his arms, insignia, etc, (including, it may be presumed, the latest developments of Sir Isaac Heard’s heraldic ingenuity). Sir William and Lady Hamilton also His lordship then proceeded to the Town Hall, where he was received by the Corpora- tion, and partook of an elegant collation in the Assembly Room, when the Right Hon. the Earl of Coventry, the Recorder, presented the gallant conqueror with the freedom of the city in a richly-ornamented vase made by Messrs. Chamberlain.” In 1865 there was still an “old hand” living, one James Plant, who remembered, after the lapse of three score years, the coming of the conqueror to Worcester. It was in this very room, and probably on the very spot, that the present popular Mayor of Worcester lately invested Sir Edward Elgar with the same freedom of the city ; but the prece- dent of the Worcester china vase was not followed. It is certainly one to be considered when another addition is made to the roll in which compara- tively few names divide that of the hero of the Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar, fiom that of the composer of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Worcester should assuredly have had its Nelson Exhibition as well as Merton, Norwich, and Dorchester. The ornate plate now reproduced formed part of the splendid dinner service ordered by Nelson on August 27, 1802. It would be interesting to know the whereabouts of the Chamberlain vase which enshrined the document which made Nelson a freeman and a citizen of Worcester. The Nelson jug—of which two illus- trations are given—is probably of Staffordshire origin, although its lightness is not incompatible with its being either Worcester, Leeds, or Liver- pool. It tells its own story. The variety of these Trafalgar jugs, mugs, tea-pots, and plates is infinite. The writer has come across nearly twenty distinct varieties of the “death of Nelson” glass pictures, which ninety years ago adorned the walls of every cottage. The exigencies of the public taste in the matter of Trafalgar mementoes must have sorely taxed the ingenuity of the producer of 1805 and 1806. Only lately the writer saw at Hereford a venerable chest of drawers, the handles of which were exact fac-similes in miniature of Nelson's coffin-plate. B. THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE A SPECIMEN OF THE DINNER SERVICE IN AN INSCRIBED STAFFORDSHIRE WARE WARE NELSON JUG Showing a picture of the “ Victory’ in action, 1806, GOLD AND COLOUK Made in 1802 for Lord Nelson. TRAFALGAR JUG. With a portrait of Nelson, inscriptions, and trophies of arms, 1806.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. GENUINE ANTIQUES. PICTURES, ENGRAVINGS, FURNITURE (fine examples of the XVIIth and XVIIIth Century), CHINA, OLD ENGLISH POTTERY, SILVER “The Greatest of Card Games.” JEWELLERY, LACE, ENAMELS, etc. 69, Park St., Bristol. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED, NO IMITATIONS OR REPRODUCTIONS SOLD. ANTIQUE ART GALLERY, J.P. WAY, OLIVER CLARK & CO., Electrical Engineers and Contractors, ST. MARK’S ROAD, N. KENSINGTON, W. See our exhibit of ELECTRIC RADIATORS at Olympia, Stand 249 Gallery. THE CHEAPEST AND MOST & ENT. RADIATORS FITTED FREE if purchased during exhibition. Demonstrations of Ironing by Electricity from 8 to 9 every evening. TWENTY -EIGHTH Norfolk 8 Norwich Musical Festival, October 25th, 26th, 27th President: H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G. (C. Hubert H. “ Lustspiel '' (Smetana), etc., etc. FRIDAY MORNING. WEDNESDAY MORNING. Te Deum (Stanford) ; ‘* Hymn of Praise" (Mendelssohn) ; Violin Concerto in E major J. S. Bach). WEDNESDAY EVENING. Five Choral Ballads (S. Coleridge-Taylor) ; Violin Concerto in G minor (Max Bruch) ; Five Bohemian Poems (Joseph Holbrooke); Masque from the “ Merchant of Venice (Arthur Sullivan), etc., etc. THURSDAY MORNING. “The Apostles” (Edward Elgar). THURSDAY EVENING. Introduction and Allegro in G minor and major (Edward Elgar); Tone Poem, “In the East" (Arthur Hervey); Setting of Browning's “Pied Piper of Hamelin" Principal Artists: Overture, Davies) ; “ Parsifal* Symphon: sky); SATURDAY New Cantata “Saint Agnes” (Luigi Maacinelii) ; “The Messiah '' (Handel). SATURDAY EVENING. Popular Concert. Mavame ALBANI, Miss PERCEVAL ALLEN, and Miss AGNES NICHOLLS. Miss ADA CROSSLEY, Miss MILDRED JONES, and Miss MURIEL and 28th. Parry); Overture, “Everyman” (H," Walford Finale cf Act 1, (The Grail Scene) (Wagner). FRIDAY EVENING. (No. 5) in E minor (Tachatkow- felsh Khapsody, for Orchestra (Edward German) ; Final Scene from ‘ Das Rheingold" and Orchestra, “Joho Gilpin” (F. H. Cowen), etc., etc. (Wagner); Ballad for Chorus MORNING. Plain Edition FOSTER. Mr. BEN DAVIES and Mr. JOHN COATES. Mr. ANDREW BLACK. Mr. ROBERT RADFORD, and Mr. D. FFRANGCON-DAVIES. THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Mornin, Performances commence at 11.45. Evening at 7.45. Ticket Office: Programmes on Leader Conductor: Mr. ALBERTO RANDEGGER. 37, St. Andrew Street, Norwrich. ication to F. ODDIN TAYLOR, Esq., Hon. Sec., Norwich. Solo Violin: Herr FRITZ KREISLER. : Mr. ARTHUR W. Payne. EASILY LEARNED. Have you seen our QUIT SCORER? See the Pit-Quit Papers in “ The King.” Club Edition (the different suits printed in colours) ... OUIT SOCIETY'S FAD| ABSORBING. INTERESTING. QUIT IS A GAME OF EXTRAORDINARY MERIT. The sooner you play it the sooner you will have a delight in games. ASK TO SEE IT. Ine NEW GAME Price 3/- Price 2/- PARKER BROTHERS, INC., LOVELL’S COURT, LONDON, E.C. PUBLISHERS : P|T, BID, TOOT, SHERLOCK HOLMES, etc. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to “THE EpDIToR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE K1nG’s EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. £2 offered.—829, Tue Kinc's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE K1nG’s EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. Ist, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy.” Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns.—179, THE Kinc’s EXCHANGE. A set 0. the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, Taz Kinc's EXCHANGE. «The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason,” cir. 1780-85, Published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham. £1 offered.—183, Tuk Kine’s ExcHANGE. A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. ros. each offered.—184, THE KING’s EXCHANGE. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KiNG’s EXCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THE Kine’s EXCHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892. —187, Tre KinG's ExcuHancE. ** The Book of Archery,"’ and any other works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, THe Kine’s ExcHance. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old Iondon, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, Tue KinoG's ExcHAaNnGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—26t, THE KinoG's EXCHANGE. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Eto.—continned. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262z, THe Kinc's Excuance. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘‘ Shannon " and ** Chesa- peake,"’ after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, THE Kine's ExcHANGE. Contemporary Portrait of Fanoy Burney prior to her marriage.—268, THz Kinc’s EXxcHANGE. ‘Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s operations.—-270, THE KinG’s ExCHANGE. Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. {£1 offered.— 271, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, dedicated to Princess Augusta, 1801; John Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 18to or 1812. Good price offered —272, Tue Kine's ExcHancs. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘‘ John Bull taking aluncheon,”’ 1798; ‘‘ Royal Economy,” George III, frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each oflered.—273, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE, CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Good price offered.—526, Tuk KinG's EXCHANGE. ‘Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, Tue KineG's ExcHaNnGE. xii. WANTED. GOLD, SILYER, Etc. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE Kinc'’s ExCHANGR. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.—817a, Tue Kine’s ExcHANGE. BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 133A, The Kinc's EXCHANGE. The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's charge to the jury, 2 volumes. — 1344, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Récamier. Original Drawing of English milisary costume by Vernet.—223a, THz KiNG’s ExCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THe KinG’s EXCHANGE. GOLD, SILYER, Eto. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. — 6084, Tue Kine's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, BARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—524a, THE KinG’s ExcHaNGE. Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE KiInG’s ExCHANGE.

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Oct. 2ist, 1905. THE KIN AND) HIS Motoring Notes. HE Ladies’ Automobile Club has arranged that the technical lessons which were so well attended last winter shall be repeated during the Mr. R. Sedgwick Currie, the club engineer, will therefore deliver a some- coming months. what similar course of lectures on Wednes- days at noon, commencing November 8, and ending December 13. The first lesson will deal with the working of the petrol motor, and Wednesdays the lecturer will explain in turn such matters as ignition, carbu- on successive » etc, rettors, change speed gears, live axle concluding with a paper on faults and failures, with their portion of a car’s mechanism will be shown for causes and remedies. Every the purpose of illustrating the lectures. On Thursday next the Hon. C. S. promised to read a paper on “ Histcrical Rolls has Reminiscences and Roadside Experiences,” of which he seems to possess an inexhaustible store. <A representation of the Gordon Bennett race, the Isle of Man trials, biograph and the Brighton meeting will follow. Under the official observation of the Auto- mobile Club, Mr. Cecil Edge left Brighton on Wednesday morning last week on a 30-h.p. six-cylinder touring Napier, his object being to demonstrate the extreme flexibility of the engine, by ranning to Edinburgh vid London without changing down from the highest gear. Prior to the trial the car was tested on the Marine Parade, when speeds ranging from 5 to 45 miles were attained on the top speed with the clutch eng speed so low as 1°33 miles an hour was Mr. Edge arrived in Edinburgh on Thursday evening, having accomplished an ged. By slipping the clutch a recorded. achievement which we believe to be unique in the annals of automobilism, and which must serve to draw considerable attention to the undoubted advantages offered by the cylinder type of engine. Mr Straight, time- keeper to the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland, acted as official observer. Although more or less competent to drive a car, the ordinary chauffeur or mechanic is too often wolully ignorant of the correct and most speedy method of detaching a tyre cover in case of a roadside repair being necessary. In order to encourage skill in this important part of a driver's duties, a competition similar to that held in the spring will be carried out during the Olympia Motor Show, from November 17 to Noyember 25, the winner to be the mechanic who can in the quickest time detach a tyre cover from a wheel, take out the inner tube, substitute a fresh tube, re-attach the cover, and pump up tothe proper pressure. This competition, for which the Continental Tyre Company is providing valuable prizes, is open to all professional chauffeurs and drivers of private motor-cars, and mechanics in the em- ployment of motor firms. Independent time- keepers and judges will supervise the contest. The second contest for the Vanderbilt Cup on Saturday last produced one of the hardest fought and most exciting races in the annals of motoring. The Long Island circuit, though only 28°3 miles in circumference, contains many straight stretches where the highest speeds are possible, while there are also many difficult and dangerous turnings, which test to the utmost th ill of the drivers and the stability of their machines. Nineteen cars competed, representing France, Germany, Italy, and the United States, and the start was made at six o'clock in the morning, when Jenatzy, on a 120-h.p. Mercédés, was sent off, the remainder following at intervals of one minutes each, As in the Gordon Bennett Race, Lancia on a Fiat, the first of the Italian string, quickly took the lead, and at the end of the fifth round was 13-min. in front of Heath, the holder of the cup. He maintained his position for two more rounds, but when victory seemed almost within his grasp, be collided with the Christie car at the petrol station, and damaged his car in a manner which ruined his chances of success, although he was subsequently able to continue the race. Hemery, on a Darracq, then took the lead, and ultimately secured the cup, having covered the ten rounds of the cours in the remarkably quick time of 4-hr. 36-min. 8-sec., equivalent to an average speed of 63 miles an hour. Heath, on a Panhard, was second in 4-hrs. 39-min. 40-sec., and Tracy, on a 120-h.p. Locomobile, third, about 20-min. Lancia arrived next, having failed to make up the time lost through his accident. The winuing car, it is interesting to note, was shod with Dunlop tyres. According to the rules governing the cup, next year’s race must be held in France; but as the French Club has announced its intention of with- drawing {rom further participation in the contest, the same difficulties are likely to arise as to the future of the Vanderbilt Cup as are already puzzling the trustees or the Gordon Bennett Cup. slower. Only four racing cars competed in the “hea class at the annual hill-climbing competition at Gaillon, which took place on Sunday last. The long run of ill-luck ex- periencedby the great German firm was broken, as Baron de Caters, on a 120-h.p. Mercédes, succeeded in making the best time up the hill. A 16-H.P. FOUR-CYLINDER FIAT CAR Topical Which has just been purchased trom the company by Lord Belper. xiv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 2ist, 1903. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE POPULAR SCOTCH WHISKY “BLACK & WHITE” LONDON OFFICE: BLACK SWAN DISTILLERY, 26, HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.; from which a copy of the above Pictures in Colours may be obtained free on application. Xv.

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Oct. ist, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS ashions of To-day & To-morrow. HERE are so many delightfully tempting novelties in every detail of the autumn modes that it is almost puzzling where to begin. In evening gowns the variety is immense; those who possess priceless lace will do well to select heavy materials, such as velvet, satin, or moiré—this latter, 1 am told, is very much gaining in favour, and is to be had in some lovely shades. These three materials will plainly-made robes, Princess or Lighter and younger are the painted and embroidered mousselines de soie. The much bespangled and sequined robes are also in great request. The most charming lace dresses I saw the other day were at Messrs. Dickins and Jones's of Regent Street, who always have such an enor- mous selection of dainty toilettes. One particularly — elegant gown was an Empire, in a lovely design of Venice lace with leaf- like incrustations of ivory panne. Another of the same period had the front of Venice lace panel, each side being of cream panne, the lace continuing again to the hem of the gar- ment. This was a gown to dream about. There was also a dear little lace robe out- lined with silk, which had a panel front, and only cost £3 18s. 6d.; and yet another for young girls, of em- broidered net, with prettily embroidered flounces, which sweetly girlish-looking, * for £2 18s. 6d. This department is always most tempting; every- thing is in such excel- lent taste, and the prices, considering the value you obtain, are really very moderate. Now, as_ regards opera and evening cloaks, these are most elaborate and much ornamented with bands of pearl em- broideries about four inches wide; these are allowed to fall in long stole ends from the neck to the end of the fronts, and cor- respond at the back likewise. I beautiful illustration ot this carried out in a deep ivory velours chiffon, lined with the palest of blue moiré; the transparent pearl bands were also lined with the blue; the long, necessitate Empire. was saw a A BLACK AND full sleeves had broad bands of the pearl trimmings and full lace inner sleeves. This was worn at the opera over a delightfully-cut Princess ivory satin robe. The quaint fashion of Grecian draperies seems to have found favour with the slender young maidens; but let the athletic maid keep to her present style of dress, at any rate if she develops muscle, as so many are now doing with the use of the Sandow exercises. By the by, Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver are showing a tiny corset which is to be worn whilst indulging in the above, and which seems most practical and comfortable. SILVER EVENING The long sleeves are in chiffon, and the upper part of the bodice is of Venice lace. Messrs. Debenham and Freebody have some new tailor-made models. Quite anew idea in a skirt, carried out in heliotrope cloth, was in very full pleats, but they were quite flat at the top, and so arranged that the fall of the skirt was very novel and graceful; the shape was that of the double skirt. In the coat, which was threc- quarter length, a little gold thread was introduced in the lace on the neck and sleeves. A trotteuse in semi-umbrella form, in black and white check, with black dots, had flat strappings. The bolero was trimmed with embroidered braid and Oriental! _ paillettes, ‘This was an extreinely chiclittle gown, becom- ing to almost any style. One of the pret- tiest French models was a grey “Cherciut gown,” which had a SS SE ee SS Ee coatee back and a cross-over bolero i front. The skirt fastened at the left side of the back, and had a seam in the centre of the back. Both skirt and bolero were trimmed with rows of braid. These three tailor-mades are all the newest Parisian inodels, and can be copied in any colours and materials at moderate prices. | hope you did not neglect purchasing your furs at this establishment, for I am certain you would have found nowhere else the same value. quality, or immense variety. The ana- conda skin is much in request, both for entire coats and trimmings for motor- coats. It is most un- common and _ very scarce; I have not seen it anywhere else either, that I remem- ber. The fur stoles and scarves, with the muffs en suite, in almost every variety of price and_ style, are alone worth a visit to this depart- ment. The _ illustra- tion this week is a K charming black and silver Worth evering Princess gown, with long chiffon sleeves, anda bodice of Venice lace. Children’s gar- ments are particularly quaint and pretty, and Liberty’s of Regent Street have some delight/ul little models in the softest of materials and colourings, and made in their own particular style; and the little Liberty bonnets and picture hats are truly pictures in every sense of tne word. There are such innumerable little odds and ends in belts aud collarettes, and ties of all descriptions, which must be seen to be appreciated in their novel shapes and styles. 1 hear of the leather, or rather suéde, kid being worn as collarette and cuffs, studded either with jet or silver. The waist-belt would be carried out in the same style, with a deep-pointed front and narrow at the back. This garniture, worn with a plain tailor-made, is very becoming, and in Vienna is much worn in the new green shades. R. D. PRINCESS GOWN, BY WORTH. (Photograshed at the Dover Street Studios.) Xvi.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 21st, 1905. Golf Features . INTHE. . NOVEMBER FRY’ MAGAZINE. A Golf Stick in the Making. Fully IMlustrated. Dick's Drive: A Charming Story. From Headquarters: Notes and Comments. 1. THE SAME ISSUB. Essentials for the Wrestler and Boxer. By Professor Cott. Motors for Men of Modest Means. By R J. Mecrepy. “The Human Boy.” By C. B. Fry. Points in Rugby Play. By H. ALEXANDER. Price SIX “ENCE Net, AT ALL BOO jurious. joctors recommend and smoke them. delightful Whiff. You should try them. over-indulgence in paper Cigarettes is in- Medical men emphatically state that it is responsible for much ill-health. A hygienic substitute is the FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTE (All Tobacco Leaf—No Paper). It is far more satisfying, is deliciously mild, mellow to the palate. pure, and dispenses with the evil effects of paper. They are truly a Medals. Sold everywhere, Sef. each, 8/» pei Beway, 40, Strand. Established 05 years. Illustrated Catalogue ot FUR PASHIO! ‘ALLS. Ys “THE ROYAL DEBENHAM & FREEBODY, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, W. FURRIERS.” The most essential factor in a fur garment is quality, without it there can be no dura- bility. We are manu- facturing furriers, and buy all our skinsin the raw, so that we are able to guarantee the quality of every fur garment supplied. DRIVING or MOTORING COAT (as sketch) in best quality Cloth, New Shades, from £15 15s. STONE MARTEN TIES. Exactly resembling Russian Sable, FROM 7 Guineas. Awarded 10 Gold r OQ; and by Why not have a Healthy and Beautiful Skin? E ask this question in all seriousness, because discomfort from skin trouble is quite unnecessary, and nothing is more unpleasant or annoying. You cannot look nice if you have red or rough skin, or any breaking out upon its surface. The irritation is frequently so great as to make the sufferer exceedingly uncomfortable, and restful sleep becomes impossible. The first question is, therefore, “ at is a Skin Trouble?” If the health of the outer or scarf skin is affected some form of skin trouble results. If, for instance, too much oil is secreted by the oil glands, it accumulates on the surface and in the glands, and produces a muddy complexion or face spots. If, on the other hand, the supply of oil is scanty, the skin is rendered irritable, and looks red, rough, cracked, or neglected, and eczema follows, ‘If there is undue pressure on the scarf skin, it becomes thickened, anda corn or bunion forms. Then, again, the scarf skin may be unhealthy and give rise to chronic eczema or psoriasis, or the blood may be impure and cause sores, for, as Shakespeare says: “Diseased nature oftentimes breaks forth in strange eruptions.” Other skin troubles are due to microbes or microscopic fungi eating into the surface, as in ringworm, or the perspiration may be acid and contain excess of impurities and so cause irritation or inflammation, as in rheumatic or gouty eczema, nettlerash, and shingles. The scarf skin may even be temporarily destroyed by a burn, scald, or acute eczema, but whatever the cause of discomfort or disfigurement, the one question asked by the sufferer is : “ How can I get relief and make my skin clear, pure, and healthy ?” The answer is very simple. Some twenty years ago a well-known doctor discovered “ Antexema,” a cooling, healing liquid, which is pleasant to use, and when applied is scarcely seen on the skin. Its effects are magical, and xvii. py VoVALL GARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS ‘ For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Very small, and easy to Purel; take as sugar. Vegetable, Genuine must have signature the cures so remarkable as to surprise everyone. Immediately it is applied skin irritation ceases, and you are on the road to a complete cure. For every purpose for which cold cream or some similar preparation is used, “ Antexema” will be found far more satisfactory. } Roughness, chafing, irritability of the skin, and face spots are immediately removed by its use. Many emollients such as we have referred to are used merely to cool and soothe, but are not curative. “ Antexema” is superior even as regards sooth- ing and cooling properties, but in addition it heals and cures, and cannot injure even a baby’s delicate skin. “Antexema” is supplied by all Chemists and Stores at Is. 1d. and 2s. 9d., or can be obtained direct, post free, in plain wrapper, for Is. 3d. We have printed another enormous edition of the family handbook, “Skin Troubles,” which has been revised and illustrated. A copy will be sent post free to our readers, together with free trial of “Antexema,” if THE KING is mentioned, and three penny stamps are enclosed for postage and packing. rite to “ Antexema,” 83, Castle Road, London, N.W.

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Oct. 2 st, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE KING’S MENU. OTOR picnics have now become geveral, and owing to the exorbitant charges for garage and luncheons at some of the wayside inns, most motorists have grown tired of such treatment, and now take their luncheons with them in a picnic basket. and pull up in some quiet spot and partake of their a/ fresco meal with great enjoyment. The difficulty is to find some suitable cold food to vary the monotony. I therefore give you a simple but satisfactory menu for such occasions. EGGS A LA NORD. is a most palatable way of eating s, and one which can be ready at a minute’s notice if they are always kept pre- pared. You boil some eggs, two or three dozen at a time, in some strong salt water for at least half-an-hour. You then put them into a deep vessel and pour the brine over them, and let them stand fcr twenty-four hours. The eggs get thoroughly impregnated with the salt, and it is really strange what a pleasant flavour this imparts to the eggs. Do not remove the shells until ready to be eaten, but they can be packed in the basket on a bed of lettuce or any green salad. SOLES A L'ORIENT. his is a fashion of cooking fish that is most enjoyable. Almost any kind of fish can be prepared in this way, but perhaps the nicest are salmon in slices, plaice, and soles. You pre- pare them all in the same manner, excepting that you have your fish cut rather differently, that is all. Firstly, well salt and dry your soles in a cloth. Then have ready a good- sized frying- pan of finest Lucca oil, which you heat over a clear fire to boiling point. Have also ready to hand two dishes, one with flour, and the other, a rather deeper dish, with some eggs well beaten—it depends upon the quantity of fish you require as to the number of eges you need. You then proceed to turn your fish first one side and then the other in your egg dish until each side is covered with the mixture, and do the same in the flour dish, and place gently in the boiling oil. Before doing this put a small crust of bread into the pan and remove when brown; this will show you that the oil is ready for use. Do not move the fish more than is necessary to prevent burning. When a golden brown colour, turn your fish : until the same result is obtained. Then let the superfluous oil drain off, and put on to the dish to get cold. This will keep perfectly good in this weather for several days. Great care, however, must be taken to procure your fish perfectly fresh. A great many people are not nearly particular enough in selecting fish. As long as_ it does not actually smell strongly they con- sider it fit food. More harm is done by eating such fish than anyone knows. This is a favourite mode of cook- ing fish amongst Eastern nations. Any green or vegetable salad can be eaten with this. Roast pheasants, partridges, or any game or poultry in season form the next course, ESCALOPES DE VEAU AUX TRUFFES Are always easily carried on these expe- ditions, nd form a welcome addition. It is astonishing what appetites you cultivate on these delightiul journeys, therefore it is always well to have one or two good piéces de resistance to fall back upon, Then when you stop later on for a cup of tea, what is pleasanter than to make it freshly yourself? With the help of a few cakes, which can easily be stored away in one ol the receptacles, another pleasant break A MOTOR LUNCHEON BASKET. Ecos a La Norp. Sores a L'ORIENT. Roast Pu Savap. EscaLores DE VEAU AUX TRUFFES. CHEESE. is formed. I give you here a few simple recipes for cakes, which, if kept in covered tins, will keep fresh and crisp for days. SHORTBREAD. “Cream half a pound of butter and a quarter of a pound of castor sugar (Glebe) together in a basin, work into this as much of a pound of flour as you can, then turn this all on to a paste-board and work in the remainder of the flour. Roll out on board to about a quarter-inch thickness, cut into squares or rounds, and bake on a well-buttered tin in a moderately hot oven until a golden brown colour. COFFEE BUNS. Cream six ounces of butter and six ounces of fine Demerara sug Work in three-quarters of a pound of flour, six ounces of currants, two eggs (beaten), and a teaspoonful of baking powder, Drop a tablespoonful of the mixture on to greased tins, and bake for twenty minutes. AMERICAN MACAROONS., Mix together one cupful of chopped peanuts. one cupful of powdered sugar, one large table- spoonful of flour, and the whites of two eggs. Drop the mixture on buttered paper, and bake alight brown in a moderate oven. About a EsCALUPES DE VEAU AUX TRUFFES. (Specially prepared and photographed for this prper.) quart of peanuts will be required for the above quantities. OLD WIFE CAKES. Take half a pound of flour, four ounces of butter, four ounces of sugar, four ounces of currants, and one ounce ol grated nutmeg. Mix these ingredients thoroughly, and add a wineglasstul of rum, roll out thinly on your board, cut with a cutter into round biscuits, and bake in a moderately heated oven. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Sanp-Torte (Marietta).—I think what you mean must be what is known as Sand-Torte. ‘This is a German cake, and a most dclicious XViil one, but rather difficult to make successfully, This takes a long time to make, and wants a very light hand. There are several recipes for this cake, but I have found this among the best: Beat one pound of butter to a troth, then add the yolks of nine egys (well beaten), half a pound of sugar, one stick of vanilla (pounded in sugar), one pound of flour, and one pound of potato flour. Stir this altogether for one hour without stopping, taking care to always stir the one way. Then beat the whites of nine eggs to a stiff froth and add to the rest, and again stir all well together. Bake in a fancy cake mould in a rather slow oven fora little over an hour. This cake when successful crumbles or melts in the mouth. Mock Roast Hare (Katherine).—This is an excellent mode of using up pieces of lean beef and pork, and is a North German recipe. Chop finely equal portions of lean beef and pork, about three-quarters of a pound of each, Mix together in a basin with pepper, salt, an onion or two chopped very small, a litte chopped parsley and thyme, or any herbs preferred; add about half a pound of grated bread-crumbs, and two or three eggs, sufficient to bind the mixture. Form this into a fairly thick roll, sprinkle with browned bread- crumbs, and bake in a baking-tin, basting frequently with butter or dripping. — It will take about one hour and a quarter in a hot oven, and should be quite firm when done. Serve with a brown sauce and spinach, or any soft green vegetable. This is carved in slices, and is equally good eaten cold. To thicken your sauce, use always Brown and Polson’s corn- flour, PeprerMint Creams (Josephine).— No, this is not by any means a difficult sweet to make at home, as it requires absolutely no cooking at all, and can be made in the schoolroom with perfect ease, the only objection being the rather strong smell of the peppermint, which may reach the olfactory nerves of your governess, even although the inner door be closed. Get about one and a-half pounds of icing sugar, the whites of three eggs, a little essence of peppermint, a soup plate, and a knife; also a paste-board and a small round cutter —if this is not handy, a liqneur glass will answer perfectly. Now take the whites of eggs and a little of the icing sugar, and work into a paste with the blade of your knife, adding by degrees your sugar until it is all worked into a very stiff paste. Add _ pepper- mint to taste. — Roll out and stamp into shapes with cutter, leave to dry for an hour or two, and they are ready. PickLED Metons (G). —This is a favourite German dish, and as the fruit should be within three days or so of being ripe, it is a good way of using up the last melons ot the sea- son when these will not ripen properly. Begin by removing the rind and seeds, then cut the flesh into slices about half an inch thick, and steep them in Escoffier white wine vinegar for seven or eight days. This is then drained off, the fruit laid in a lined pan, covered with fresh cold vinegar (fine white wine, of course), and simmered very gently till quite tender. It is then drained thoroughly on a reversed — hair sieve till cold. Now stick a clove or two into each slice, put the fruit into glass jars, and cover with cold syrup, made by boiling together a pint of water and ten ounces of Glebe loaf sugar for twenty minutes. The fruit is set aside in this syrup for a week, then lifted out, drained, put into fresh glass jars, and covered with white wine vinegar (previously scalded and then cooled before using), and covered down at once. Kara.

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Oct. 21st, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — lb — Tue Rures of Quit.—We note with dis- appointment that the authorised “rules” of the popular new gaine are not tabulated with the precision of statute law, the rules of Bridge or the Articles of War. As in the case of Pit, so it is with Quit. The so-called “rules " are in reality a strange farrago of actual regulations, examples, hints, and etiquette. ‘Tis true, ’tis pity ; and pity ‘tis, 'tis true. What is equally regrettable is the fact that several knotty points which most frequently arise cannot be decided by a mere reterence to the “rules”; again we shall find that doctors differ, and appeals made to the “ Pit Quit” columns of popular journals. More particularly we find the provision of penalties vague and inadequate, nor can we allow our adiniration of Quit as a playing game of the first order to preclude our disapproval of the faults of omission and commission these rules contain. PENALTIES IN penalties. In the great game ot Bridge, penalties for revoking and playing out of turn are rigidly enforced, and no doubt is left by the codes adopted by all players of repute. In Pit, those who cry “corner” when they have no “corner” are fined, and rightly so, as a lesson in accuracy and as a preventive of confusion. This was demonstrated in the case of the “Society Queen” who had only eight cards in ber hand. “Mr. Punch in his drastic Revised Rules for Pit,” actually decided that “ whoever shall call ‘corner’ when he has not a ‘corner’ shall be removed from the game. His remains can afterwards be removed at leisure.” What then of the player who calls “Quit” when he has not a “Quit” card? The rules are ludicrously silent, but it is notorious that such mistakes frequently occur in actual play. We have even heard it sug- gested that no notice should be taken of the occurrence. This would never do, as allowing or conniving at such malpractices is fatal to Quit, worthy of the name. Quit. — First then as to CENsuRE As A PENaLTY.—An official version of the leading case seems to indicate censure as a penalty. “The Queen of Society grand By the card-playing public is banned ; For it cannot be fit To exclaim ‘ B2 Quit,’ When you have not a Quit in your hand."" We suppose being “banned” is tantamount to being warned off the course at Newmarket ; but a simple and precise penalty would be far better. We should be in favour of a five-point deduction from each offender's score. Tue ONLy Penacty PreEscRIBED.—Just as the rules omit to prescribe penalties where they are needed, so do they prescribe them where they are not needed. Under the heading of “ Quit cards""—why not Quits at once ?—we are told: “If a player is left with an unplayed Quit card in his hand when an opponent runs out, he loses five points trom his score as a penalty. If he has no score there is, of course, no deduction.” We would strongly advocate that this rule should be repealed in tofv. At Bridge you do not further penalise a player who neglects a “call,” or who trumps his partner's trick injudiciously. The crime carries its punishment with it in the consequent loss of tricks, and possibly game and rubber. So at Quit. The player who has Quits left suffers trom not playing them, in the majority of cases, from not running out, and by increasing the score of his opponent who does run out. Then why, if there is a penalty, should not the five points be given to the victor as with an unplayed A5? Furthermore, it is unfair that the player who has no score, as would be presumably his lot in the first hand, should be exempted. On the principle of the rule he should be scored minus 5, and the five deducted when he did score. Then asthe players who hold back un- wisely their Quits, and Counts are to be fined in differing ways, the players who make no use of the original Natural Highs A3 and AS go off scot-free. A lame and impotent con- clusion! The rule is manifestly untenable, and should be “ removed at leisure.” Lucky TaBLe. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE One of the greatest successes ever scored at Olympia was the Electrical Exhibition, and one of the most pleasant functions in con- nection with it was the dinner held on the gth inst., when some sixty-five electrical ex- perts and others enjoyed a remarkably good dinner cooked entirely by electricity, at a total cost of current of 4s. 8d. The fact that this diuner was served in the room in which it was cooked seems to prove that the objec- tions to gas-cvoking do not apply to the electric method, which will probably lead to a revolution in culinary affairs. Picvure post-card collectors are fainiliar with the name of Hartinann of 45, Farringdon Street, and few of the post-card firms of to-day have a more thoroughly deserved reputa- tion. The cards they produce are of the very highest class, and cover a very wide range, trom theatrical celebrities to garden favourites. Indeed, the flower studies are among the most admirable productions we have seen, and some of the rural scenes are very beautiful. Messrs. J. S. Henry, Limtrep, held a view last week of their wooden electric-light fittings | at their West End Showrooms, 22, St. James's Street, S.W. Some very interesting designs were on show, showing that this well-known firm are determined to maintain their position in the front rank. ee. Tue Empire has reopened, and Leicester Square is itself again. The renovated theatre, looking very pretty in its new coat of white and gold, has put on a splendid programme to mark its rentrée among London's houses of entertainment. The alterations have been carried out according to designs prepared by Messrs. Hewetson, who have much experience of this class of work, and who have given to the Empire an interior second to none in London. pa Tue cooper’s handicraft is one which we have been accustomed to look upon rather as useful than ornamental, and ancient though it is, it has not taken a very large place in public notice. Messrs. Champion and Co., the well- known firm of vinegar brewers, have made a determined and successtul eflort to revive the trade, and, apart from the tubs used only for business purposes, have devoted much attention to the evolution of new designs for ornate tubs, and have raised the cooper’s art to the level of furniture-making. ‘Champion's tubs for shrubs” is coming to be quite a stock phrase, and their exhibition at 132, Regent Street has demonstrated that the old lard and butter tubs in which our forefathers, and indeed ourselves in younger days, placed ferns and palms were by no means the last expres- sion in “ tubberies.” Just now Messrs. Kelway and Son are making a special feature of their Langport Plan for Border and Beds—a system which ensures a brilliant display of colour practically the whole year round, and completely obviates the occurrence of barren patches in the flower- beds. This system can be adapted to the need of any size garden, and should, therefore, be given the attention which it certainly deserves. At this season of the year, when so many will be planting pzonies, phloxes, del- phiniums, pyrethrums, gaillardias, roses, car- nations, campanulas, violets, Christmas and Lenten roses, etc., it should be borne in mind that Messrs. Kelway and Son quite excel in these. Up to the end of 1904 they had received no less than 165 medals, and they also enjoy the patronage of the Royal family. One can readily understand, therefore, that the state of periection to which their produc- tions have been brought is very high. PLasmMon has many adherents, who will undoubtedly be interested to learn that the British Analytical Control, comprising the leading scientific men in the kingdom, have awarded a certificate to this favourite food product, and have given it official approval and recommendation. RX. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8 o'clock. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by JacoMyNs Carr. Fagin nee aoe tv. TREE. Nancy - a Miss ConsTaNce COLLIER. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (Mr. WatTTs) open Io to 10. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM. Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedbam Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard ‘Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. I-ytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Lessee: Mr. J. H. Leicu Savor At 8.50, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. By Edward A. Parry and Fredk. Mouillot. MR. TREE Preceded at 8.15 by Arayama's Company of Japanese \ Players. Their first appearance in London. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2 30 (at which the Japanese Players will appear). ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. Gzorck EpwarpEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. AYMARKET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager : Mr. FREDERICK HARRISON. Every Evening, at 9.10. ON THE LOVE PATH. A Comedy in Three Acts by C. M. S. McLellan Miss Ellis Jeffreys and Mr. Gerald Du Maurier Mr. Artbur Williams, Mr. Eric Lewis, Mr. A. E Matthews, Mr. Edmund Maurice, and Miss Jessie Bateman. Preceded at 8.30 by a Comedy in one Act, called A PRIVY COUNCIL. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-Nicut and Every Evenina, at 8.30. MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SuTRO. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 Box Office open 10 till 10. Telephone 6867 Gerrard. Lessee & Manager, OTHO STuarr. Every Evening at 8.30. DR. WAKE'S PATIENT. A Comedy by W. Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Lilian Braithwaite, Elsie Chester, Hilda Thorpe, Mrs. E. H. Brooke, Edith Ostlere, Pamela Hope, etc C. M. Hallard, W. Gayer Mackay, Herbert Grimwood, Alfred Brydone, Charles Rock, Adam Alexander, etc. Box Office open 10 to 10. Tel. 2645 Gerrard. WNDHAM'sS THEATRE. Proprietor, Sik CHARLES WYNDHAM Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Matinee every Saturday at 2.30 MPIRE THEATRE, Leicester Square.—Every Evening at 8.15 (Doors open 8). An original divertissement, ‘‘'THE BUGLE CALL.” “A REVUE," by George Grossmith, Junr. Supported by Specially Selected Variety Programme. Matinee every Saturday at 2. ROMENADE CONCERTS. — QUEEN’S HALL. Last WEEK. QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA. Conductor: Mr. Henry J. Woop. 1/- to 5/-. Usual Agents, Chappelle Box Office, Queen’s Hall, and Queen's Hall Orchestra (Ltd.), 320, Regent Street. ADELPHI. Rosert Newman, Manager,

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Mr. George White, ALP. The March of Events a . The Funeral of Sir Inry Irving «1 Great Victorian Actor . ‘ Lhe Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links Political Pen Pictures—In and Out of Parliament" Plays and Players . Alngsway and Aldwych The Traveller— Norwich and its Cathedral Under the Burgee . ‘ The Pheasant Shooting Season Rugby Football 5 5 THE KING. CONTENTS. Oct. 2kth, 1905 PAGE, PAGE. 93 The Twenty-Lighth Norfolk and Norwich Triennial 94 Musical Festival, October 25—28, 1905 : a 9 96 The Parisians of Paris—The First Day in Barracks , 117 97 The Services - 5 7 . 18 98 The Portsmouth Reserve Divtsion . : é vii. 100 The Racing Season x 7 s viii. 105 Literary Notes ; 2 ; 3 F x. 106 Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book— 107 No. LXII".— The Mystery of Lowesteft China, Genuine and Otherwise 7 A » xii. + 108 Motoring Notes é , 3 : 5 xiv, 110 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow 3 ‘i . xvi. ur The King’s Menu. 7 : : . xviii, 112 Here, There. and Everywhere xXx, TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THe Kino can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. (Population 43,625).— PREMIER HEALTH RESORT, Unriv TORQUA' nrivalled climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. C! ing drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. Irreproachable water supply and perfect a Sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other TORQUA musical attractions. ' Medicated baths of all kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. KENSINGTON HOTELS. De Vere Hotel, from 10/6 per day. "Phone 524. Broadwalk Hotel, from 8/6 per day. 858. Prince of Wales’ Hotel, from 10/6 per day. vo 64r. Kensington. Lifts. Everything up to date. First-class cuisine. Blectric Light. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence. Ideal LEAMINGTON SPA. JREGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. ENGLISH HOTELS—Continued. EASTBOURNE, THE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, r20ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea, Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private ‘Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O, F. BrrGann, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.” Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of Engli ciety. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTEnaT, Manager. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. (THE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trenxgt. Prospectus, etc., on application. SHIPPING. M°ROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas.—For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Patronizeda by H.M. The King. DOVERCOURT BAY, essex, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health and Pleasure Resort on the East Coast. Delightful Climate. Bracing Air. The Hotel, which has recently been visited by H.M. KING, is luxuriously Furni: . Charming Situation. Facing the Sea. Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine. Tennis, Croguet. Motor Garage and Pit. 1 hour 40 minutes express from London. Por Illuatrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM, Proprietor. VERNET-LES-BAIN: (Eastern Pyrenees, France). Unique Winter Spa. A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms, etc.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anwmia, chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the liaths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. Casino, shooting (izard, partrid e, hare), fishing For Illustrated English Brochure, apply to Kizcute Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. PERRY & TURNER'S, --. AS A CLOSED CARRIAGE, STOKES CROFT, BRISTOL. FREDERICK STREET, CARDIFF. Telegraphic Address: ‘'Carriaags, Bristow.” By est ot atey fixe in the coach house the head of this Carriage is easily and quickly removed, and, with the raised backs, fitted as shown in the sketch, a most comfortable wagonette is formed. open The tront seat is specially designed for a lady or gentleman to drive from, and the seat beside the driver is fitted with a back rest. It s constructed especially short in draught, and the front and hind wheels track. making it an ideal Carriage for a hilly country or over Yad roads, CATALOGUES AND ‘“ PREMIER” BROUGHAM WAGONETTE. (Regd. Design No. 112,925.) AS AN OPEN CARRIAGE. CIAL DESIGNS ON APPLICATION. Anglo-Canadian Gig Regd. Design, 440,771. MOTOR BODIES BUILT TO ORDER TO APPROVED DESIGNS.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. THE GOLFERS’ AND His GUIDE. Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, CLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL BoGEY” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/= per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Witnin Two Minutes’ Wack oF GotF LINKS TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acresand with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS r 1 minute's walk from Golf iption, i Links. f de , includin, = TURKISH “SWIMMING, mer8 | Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and a2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE, BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter, Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56. erms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Pier. Near Golf Links and Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. | Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. | LELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom,—' T,B.H.," '' Evelyns," Uxbridge. SOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and‘ artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two peeing and large recreation rooms, servants sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and Picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc. The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tneedav Tickets at reduced fares, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Ses. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com: fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cotfee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. ' Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of PROPRIFTOR. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., ‘of London. A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners, electric light’ and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Rosinsox, on Property. Golf Links within easy distance. | Fishing in the Broads. “Lari extremely mcuerate | BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor GARAGE. INSPECTION PIT. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from | Golf Links, Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Separate Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Private Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. | Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare, | Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of | their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill, Telegrams: “ Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Bill of Portland; recent}; rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect; g: sea and river fishing, poll, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the Hotel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WeELL-PreParED Gotr Links oF 18 Hotes cLose To Horer SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For particulars of through train service to the Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which canbe consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: “ Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill, THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. e Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor, Under the paeeaal e of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon, Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing, Shooting. and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2 guineas per week, according to room. Week-end, 1 guinea. From 30s. Winter Months, Our Mersin pen will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.''—W. J. Partripce (late of the principal Goldfields of the World). Noexpense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff, Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'hote dinner. Saturday until Monda morning, £1 18. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, being on’ sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, Manacer, Geo. Newnes, Ltp., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. lv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. ee —— aes rt PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. | PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST,, S.E. Sunnincpare Gorr Links. ASCOT. - THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. A mong the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer) «‘*Ts it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flowers and dainty linen. The whole house, with _ its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model tarm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and perfect in every detail, The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels." The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede"’ is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the Manaceress, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. Telephone 29, Ascot, RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at PER 8/- DOZ. Returned in 7 days. HASKELLS, ARLINGTONS, or RE-COVERE WIZARDS vostree, PER [4p/= DOZ. Pou tie. Post Free. We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: Cash witH Orper. Specrat TRapE ‘conus on APPLICATION. A. MACKINTOSH & GCO., Golf Ball Manufacturers, 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E ce oe ee ee “eats Se it | x Tae Links, Wuittey Common. CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘Old Times" Coach | stops, Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. “BOSCOMBE. _THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3ooft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, apectell revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON, Telephone 750. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL, — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.— Beautiful Grounds, Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards, Moderate Termsen pension, Separate Tables. Tariff on application—Mrs. C. M. CarrELt. Telephone, 01052. 7 DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. /'SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethe finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Furst Class. Friday to Monday 212 Friday to Sunday... 200 Saturday to Monday \.. 200 These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit! suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains. | On BLUNDELLSANDS Links. CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily equipped in the | Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale, Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY. “Oakwood Conway." Telephone, 25. Telegrams | 7URICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,000ft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zurich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method). - Manager, E. Dre-MANN PE TP or Pee } La Fey. ei Tae SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjorninc Got Lins (18 HOLES). Larcest Hotet in SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. long. Nutuerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, sroquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, Birmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringharn," National Telephone: No. 3. F, Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 2ooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moperate Tarirr. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel ‘Bus meets Trams, Open all the year. Mrs, E. BEATTON, Proprietress. LACTON-ON-SBA.—“' The Towers’’ Private Hotel. — ‘Accommodation for over roo guests. Large lawns for bowls, and croquet. Closeto golf links. ‘The Towers" occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrvoms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, Emmerson & Harris. Cc , WesTon-supEer-Mare. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world, THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom, Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply MANAGER. Telegraphic Address —"' ArLantic, Westow-surEn-MAne.” National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SBA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast Moderate and Inciusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms Telegrams—‘ Barton Horet, New Mivton." FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clitts of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steamboat Excursions, etc. Macniricent GoL¥ Linxs ADJOINING THE HorEt. HOTEL Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout. Special cuisine. Table d’hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, | etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Ropert G, Serrerrieco, Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt. MaNaGeR, Gzo. Newnes, Lrp. 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C. Vv.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THRESHER’S | “LAMOLA” UNDERCLOTHING. PURE UNSHRINKABLE WOOL. Lamola is a scft non-irritant material-and being practically Seamless, is most agreeable wear. A LUXURY FOR WINTER WEAR. ADJUSTABLE BELT BAND PANTS. Price List on application and Sample Garment Sent on Approval on Receipt of Trade Reference. THRESHER & GLENNY, By appointment to Their Majesties The King ani Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales. 152 & 158, Strand, London, W.C. WHEN SELECTING FROM YOUR JEWELLERS A PATENT ] GOLD ‘SELF-CLOSING BRACELE BE SU8E THAT YOU GET UNSURPASSED THE FoR BEAUTY OF ORIGINAL DesiIcN AND Make. Wor«kMAnsuiP. AS WATCH BRACELETS THEY ARE IDEAL. N.B.—Every Bracelet stamped inside with Trade Mark “FLEXINE.” Wholesale only—Saunvers & SHEPHERD, L1p., Lonpon. VOGELER’S“ COMPOUND PURIFIES THE BLOOD AND cuRES INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, —LIVcR ILLS, SKIN DISEASES, “T must honestly say your Vogeler’s Curative Com- pound has done me alot of good. My face and neck are quite clear of the Eozema, and I feel so much better in every respect since taking the medicine. I used to have indigestion and wind very bad alter eating, but I am now quite free from both these ailments." (Signed) Miss S. Morris, June 2nd, 1904. Ash Cottage, Court Road, Malvern. Price 1/14 and 2/6; of all Chemists. LARGE FREE SAMPLE sent on receipt of penny stamp for postage (mentioning this paper) by e Sole Proprietors, ST. JACOBS OIL, Ltd., 45, Farringdon Road, London, vi. THE KING. KELWAY S LOVELY PACONIES * Undaunted to the sunbeams spread Fler flame-like rays and mantle red,’ ’s Herbaceous Pieonies are the most beautiful, the noblest and the grandest ofall Hardy Perennial Plants, aud should be fieely planted in beds, borders, shrubberies, or drives, in park, grass walk, or woodland. They should be planted in masses for distant colour effect, in lines straight or curving on the margin of shrubberies, and in roups between shrut in large or small beds in the midst of turf; in borders at the foot of walls, and in mixed borders at constant intervals; they should, in their less expensive kinds, be planted freely in copses, woods, and the rougher parts of the garden; all these situations they adorn. Whether in the old kinds or in Kelway’s lovely new Varieties, they will thrive in practically any position, and there is hardly one in which they will not flourish to per- fection; they are amenable to the simplest treatment in any soil; they need not the slightest protection, as neither the severest frost nor the most biting wind does them hurt. KELWAY’S LOVELY P/EONIES CAPTIVATE THE WORLD. ee There is no other plant that will make such a magnificent display of colour, or give so much satisfaction in return for the trouble invelved in its cultivation. To secure the best results for 1906 you should plant now, COLLECTION ‘ A," 18/- per dozen (100 for £6 6s.), old named kinds of the commoner colours. COLLECTION ‘' B.” 24/- per dozen (50 for £4 4s), fine old named kinds, with a wider range of colour. COLLECTION "'C,"' 30/- per dozen (50 for £5 5s.), more recent kinds and the best of the older varieties, and fragrant sorts. COLLECTION ‘'D," 42). per dozen '50 for £7 7s.), more recent kinds in the most delicate tints and most fragrant sorts. COLLECTION ‘ E," 60/- per dozen, very recent novelties of finest {orm and most enchanting colours and fragrance. ARTISTIC HERBACEOUS BORDERS. Kelway’s M nual of Horticulture contains details of the Langport Plan of Herbaceous Borders—a plan whereby it is possible to secure a feast of ever-changing colour practically the whole year round. If for no other reason than to secure particulars of this plan, you should become a possessor of this book. KELWAY & SON, The Royal Horticulturists, LANGPORT, SOMERSET. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY.

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THE NORWICH MUSICAL FESTIVAL. THE KING THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEHKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Price 6p. 1905. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th XXI. No. 456. VoL. M.P. Division of Norfolk. GEORGE WHITE, Mr. Liberal Member for the North-West (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Elliott and Fry.) (See page 105.)

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Oct. 28th, 1905. EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIWUTORS, — The Editor will be pleased tc receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able ‘to use, and THE KING Vol. XXI. No. 456 THE KING, AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. #& WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Saturday, Oct. 28, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. photographs should be returned, @ sufficiently stamped and directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughoui Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any the receipt of a proof must not = be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. If it is” desired that rejected Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. . Advertisement and Publishing Offices—]-12, SOUTHAMPTON Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address— INFORMALLY,” LONDON. -STREET, STRAND, W.C. difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Events. PER MARE, PER TERRAM. HE KING AND EPPING FOREST. told. His piety and devotion so struck nately, all the other householders were struck —-After his visit to the “ Hereditary his parishioners that they resolved to by the same idea, and when the worthy curé Vice-Admiral of the Yorkshire Coast,” as Lord Londesborough has the, right to call himself, King Edward goes next week to Bishop's Hall, Essex, on a visit to Colonel Lockwood. And on leaving there for Newmarket he will drive by motor through a part of his dominions which traces its connection with Royalty back to the days of Boadicea of Amazonian fame. In Epping Forest is the site of the camp from which the British Queen and her warriors sallied forth to that “ last dreadful fight,” and which is even to-day one of the wildest parts of the forest. In later years Queen Eliza- beth bad a hunting-lodge in the forest, near Chingford, and this building, though restored and somewhat altered, still ‘stands. Epping in the winter is left entirely to itself. “It's all right in the summer-time,” as the song says, for picnic parties and similar frivolity, but in the other seasons, when Nature shows the forest at its best, only a few of her lovers, the keepers, and the wild creatures that make it their home know it. And just pow it is looking wonder- ful, and the trees at High Beech forma picture such as mere words cannot describe. Tue King anp THE Rivirra.— The King is no stranger to the Riviera, and one may well believe that he will be glad to revisit it. In and around Cannes he has made many friends, and at the Villa Thorenc, Lord Rendel's beautiful house, he will have most comfort- able quarters. Lord Rendel has been host to many prominent people there, including Mr. Glad- stone, at the time the “Grand Old Man” was paying what was to be his last visit to the South of France. Mr. Gladstone had a great affection for Mougins, the quaint, lovely old village out- side Cannes, with a view that is when present him with a barrel of the best white wine their vineyards could produce. The barrel was placed in his courtyard, and every head of a house was to bring a bottle of wine to fill it. To householder the first came a brilliant idea. In so much wine, one bottle of water would never be noticed. But, unfortu- PRINCE AND PRI CRSS CHARLES OF DENMARK, The belief that the people of Norway will offer the vacant throne to Prince repaired to his barrel next day to test the quality of the vintage, he met with a bitter dis- appointment. For Mougins wine is one thing, but Mougins water is quite another. Tue Prince's Tour.—Last week the “Renown” left Genoa with the Royal tra- vellers on board, and the progress of the Prince and Princess of Wales through the Shiny East will very shortly begin. From Bombay to Indore, Udaipur, Jaipur, and Bikanir makes up the itinerary of the month of November. Decem- ber opens in Lahore, and thence the Prince and Princess will pro- ceed to Peshawar and Rawal-Pindi, at which latter place, the Aldershot of India, there will be three days’ manceuvres. To Amritsar, withits golden temple, Delhi, Agra, and Lucknow, with nemories of mutiny and glories of architecture, and so to Calcutta, the Royal tourists will cross the northern section of the Dependency. A Durbar, a Draw- ing Room, and a banquet will usher in the New Year, making the social gaieties of Calcutta last a week longer than usual; and then Ran- goon and Mandalay will be visited. Our SurpLeMENT.—In response to numerous requests from sub- scribers, we have made arrange: ments to reissue with this week's number of THe Kina, as a single leaf supplement, a reproduction of the newly-discovered Romney portrait of Lady Hamilton. The interest which has been aroused by the discovery of this picture is very gratifying to us. Coming as it does in the centenary year ot ‘Trafalgar, and at a time when not only Mr. Walter Sichel, but other writers, are making deter- mined efforts to obtain for Lady Hamilton that recognition by the country, if not by the State, which Nelson desired for her, many will, no doubt, be glad to have the picture. Itis, theretore, with much pleasure that we include the re- print with this week's number. Charles of Denmark is growing, and should he accept the positi House of Britain will be connected with one more Continental R Prince Charles having married King Edward's daughter. the Royai yal Family, almost unrivalled in the world. It is of a former curé of Mougins that the following little story is (From « cosyright photograph by Fensen.) 4

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905, THE CROWD AROUND THE NELSON COLUMN. Throughout the country last Saturday the centenary of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson were celebrated by religious services, concerts, banquets, and tournaments, and in every town that had any connection with the great Admiral special arrangements were made for honouring the occasion. THE NELSON CELEBRATIONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE. e, including Mr. Yerburgh and Commander Crutchley, on the plinth of the column 2 side of the column. (1) Prominent members of the Navy Le special centenary service on the nort! (2) Bishop Welldon conducting the It is estimated that some 35,000 people were in the neighbourhood ot the Square during the service. 3 ee ee a ee ae Le 3 THE DEPARTURE OF THE -PRINCE- AND PRINCESS OF WALES. Last week the Prince and Princess of Wales | England for the Continént, and travelled to Genoa, where they joined the ‘‘ Renown,"' the battle-ship which has been placed at their disposal for the voyage to India. As the Royal travellers left Genoa they were saluted by a squadron of Italian war-ships in the road, (From @ copyright photograph by C. H. Park.) 95

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Oct. 28th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS THE FUNERAL OF SIR HENRY IRVING THE CHAPELLE ARDENTE AT I, STRATTON STREET. Baroness Burdett-Coutts placed her house at the disposal of the family for the latter part of last week, and there the coffin was viewed by large numbers of people. Over 600 wreaths were received, from Queen Alexandra down to the humblest admirers of the dead actor, and at the last moment a deputation from the Comedie Frangaise arrived with a ificent tribute from the French Stage. (From a copyright f graph by Larayette, Hond Street.) Tee ie Pet 2 ea Si gh ees a we aS ee ar bik Se ° oe ae a FS 3. eke ——— > “ Fee ss: © Hoy ay it Say f2 LADY IRVING AND MR. H. B. IRVING AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY. The funeral ot Sir Henry Irving took pl e at Westminster A number of the Sub-Dean of thi on Friday last, in the presence of the members of his family, of all the most distinguished neral public, who as ried to pay a last respectful tribute. The service was conducted 1 Sir Frederick Bridge was at the organ sograph by C. H, Fark.) (From a e9,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905, A GREAT VICTORIAN ACTOR. SIR HENRY IRVING IN ‘‘DEARER THAN LIFE,’’ 1868, “* Dearer than Life '' was a drama by H. J. Byron, produced in London (after a trial at Liverpool) at the old Queen's Theatre, Long Acre, in January, 1868, when this photo- graph was taken by the London Stereoscopic Company. Henry Irving, who played the part of Bob Gassett, is sitting un the extreme right; next to him, standing, is Miss Henrietta Hodson in the part of Lucy; at the table are Mr. Lionel Brough (with the bottle) as Ben Garner and Mr. J. L. Toole (with the pipe) as Michael Garner; the bearded man behind Mr. Toole is Sir Charles Wyndham as Charles Garner, and the man standing in the centre is John Clayton as Kedgeley. SIR HENRY IRVING AS DIGBY GRANT, AT DUBLIN, IN 1870. city of keen theatrical critics, always likes to believe that it ‘* discovered "' Henry Irving At any rate, it recognised his talents at a very early date, and Trinity Dublin, « College is said, we believe rightly, to have bought up the whole theatre for its own use three nights running 1870, when H. J. Montagu was on tour with Albery’s play, ‘The Two Roses."’ The persons represent Allen (not an actor, but afterwards a faithful officer of Sir Henry Irving's), C. W. Garthorne, Louise Stephens. Sitting, reading from left to right—George Honey, Ida Hertz, H. J. Montagu, and Amy Fawsitt, ons in This photograph was taken by Messrs. Chancellor and are: Standing, reading from left to right—Mrs. Billings, James are, C. H. Brown (business manager), Henry Irving, and W. H 97

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HERE is every sign that next season will witness a “boom” in the six- cylinder car, which only a vear ago was looked upon more as the effort of an enterprising maker in search of a novelty than a practical inno- vation which other firms were likely to copy. sensational At Olympia six-cylinders will be seen on at least half-a-dozen stands, and it is ramoured that a well known designer intends to go one better than his rivals by producing an eight- cylinder vehicle. The latter can hardly be described as a novelty, as an eight-cylinder “C.G.V." was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1902, and subsequently brought over to this country for a short time. It was a failure chiefly on account of the difficulty of accu- rately synchronising the ignition; but, now that this obstacle has been overcome, there is no particular reason why a motor should not have an almost indefinite number of cylinders if so desired. Personally, I am inclined to think that there is a tendency to exaggerate the advantages of the six-cylinder engine. When in perfect order it certainly runs more smoothly and with less vibration than the average four- cylinder engine, and owing to the constant impulse afforded by the six pistons will “pull” at a very low speed and “pick up” with delightful ease. At the same time, a really high-class four-cylinder engine causes no perceptible vibration, even when the car is at a standstill, and is sufficiently flexible for every reasonable purpose. The makers of the six-cylinder car, however, chiefly pride themselves upon its ability to climb steep hills without changing gear, and on one or two recent trials that have apparently demonstrated this in a very convincing manner. It is open to question, nevertheless, whether the remarkable elasticity, of which so only travels at about twenty-one miles an hour on the top gear when the eugine is running at 1,000 revolutions per Most cars of similar power are geared its normal speed of minute. your contemporary this was only achieved by racing the engine at 2,100 revolutions per minute, or more than twice its normal speed. For the car de luxe, in which the highest MOTOR-BOAT RACING ON THE SEINE. ‘* Delahaye VI.,"’ winner in the 12-métre cruiser class at the Maisons Lafitte Meeting. (From a copyright photograph by the Topical Press Agency.) at least twice as high, and the recent much- vaunted top-gear run from Brighton to Edin- burgh would therefore appear little more meritorious than a similar journey accom- plished on the second speed by a normally- geared car. In other words, I do not suppose that a 28-h.p. Daimler, for instance, would experience any difficulty in accomplishing the MOTOR-BOAT RACING ON THE SEINE, “Antoinette III.,"" the fastest boat in the racing classes. (From a copy rizht photograth by the Toptcal Press Agency.) much has been written, is entirely or even mainly due to the extra pair of cylinders. 1 believe all the six-cylinder cars on the market are geared abnormally low, and according to the Automotor Journal the 30—45-h.p. Napier journey on its top speed if it were geared as low as twenty-one miles an hour, or even a little higher. It is true that the Napier in the preliminary test was made to travel at forty- six miles an hour on the level, but according to 98 degree of comfort must be obtained at any cost, the six-cylinder engine has probably a great future belore it, but I doubt whether its superiority over the older and simpler type is as marked as the public is sometimes led to suppose. It is a pity that the accessory makers do not devote their energies to more useful objects than the production of devices for torturing still further a much-suffering public. The perverted ingenuity of some foreigner has lately evolved a motor syren, whose blood. curdling wail I have already heard in my own neighbourhood, while another fiend in human form has invented a whistle for attachment to the exhaust. These abominable contrivances are apparently a source of intense pleasure to their owners, as, so far as my experience goes, they are generally kept in permanent operation. Even the blinding acetylene is about to be eclipsed, as I hear alarming reports of a new light, twenty-four times more powerful, which is capable of revealing every detail of the road 500-yds. ahead. No doubt before the winter is over some owner with more money than good sense will have fitted his car with three or four of these 50,000 candle-power search lights. In the meantime many of the ordinary every-day accessories, which every motorist must use constantly, remain practically unim- proved from year to year. The tyre pumpis still a back-breaking instrument of torture, which involves a maximum of effort for a minimum of result, and even in its latest form it exhibits no appreciable advance on the cycle pump to which it owesits origin. The jack still requires three hands for its proper operation and a dive beneath the car in order to fix it in position. Worst of all is the archaic arrangement still retained by the majority of coil makers for adjusting the contacts on the tremblers. No one seems to have evolved a better device for effecting this most delicate of adjustments than

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NAVY AND ARMY. a coarse-threaded screw and a lock nut. I believe that the decline in the popularity of the coil and accumulator system of ignition is largely due to the time that has to be wasted in securing a satisfactory “ buzz” from each of a number of tremblers. There is every probability that the Vander- bilt Cup Race will prove to be the last of the great road contests held under the existing rules, THE KING. than any other nation by the past season's events, probably could not afford it either. The Americans may offer another cup and provide a suitable course, buf it is extremely doubtful whether the leading European makers would deem it worth their while to build cars merely for the sake of racing in the States. One cannot help feeling some slight regret at the disappearance of a species of Oct. 28th, 1905. In several districts the police have recently adopted the objectionable practice of issuing summonses broadcast under the furious driving section of the Act, whether the facts of the case disclose the existence of any danger to the public or not. I am glad to see that Quarter Sessions are disposed to put a check upon these unfair tactics, which place the unfortunate driver at the mercy of any “IN_THE HEART OF THE QUEBEC FORESTS. During the recent summer some well-known New York motorists carried out a most successful tour in Canada, with the help of three White Steam cars and a full camping which give the makers an unfettered license to enter any monster that their ingenuity may devise, so long as its weight does not exceed 1,000 kilos. The French Club has announced that it will have nothing more to do with the Gordon Bennett and Vanderbilt Cups, while the British Club has retired from the former event, and has hitherto declined to enter for the latter. Germany is said to shirk the enormous expense of organising a big race, and Italy, which has probably gained more equipment competition which, whatever its drawbacks, has provided some of the most intensely ex- citing spectacles that the world of sport has ever seen. The modern racing-car is a product nd its driver of the highest engineering scienc: the embodiment of pluck and skill, and it seems almost a pity that the evil influence they have exercised on the more rational side of automobilism should have necessitated their relegation—the one to the scrap-heap and the other to more huindrum employment. 99 motophobe magistrate who may choose to rule that any speed in excess of some ridiculously low limit (one chairman of Petty Sessions fixed it at two miles danger to the public, “ having regard to all the an hour in one case) is a circumstances of the During the past fortnight several convictions of this nature have been upset, and in one instance the successful appellant enjoyed the rare distinc- tion of being granted costs against the police. Rapiator.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. On EDITED BY A. J. HE Autumn Meeting of the Royal St. George's Golf Club at Sandwich was in every respect a most successful one. It was, perhaps, chiefly note worthy for the remarkably brilliant scoring success of Mr. C. K. Hutchison, who took the lion's share of the prizes that were played for at the meeting. With a scratch score of 77 (57 out and 4o home) Lieutenant Hutchison won the Franklin Adams Gold Medal, the next best scratch score being 80 by the Hon. Osmund Scott. The Sandwich Corporation Cup was won by Mr. R. Whitbread with a net thereby beating Mr. C. Kk. Hutchison, who played from plus 4, by one But the Lamb Memorial Medal for the best scratch score of the year at either the score of 80, stroke. Spring or Autumn Meetings was won on the second day by Mr. Hutchison with the splendid scratch score of 72 (35 out and 37 home). He also won the Captain’s Medal for the two best aggregate scratch scores of the Spring and Autumn Meetings, the Club Scratch Memento, and the Club Memento under handicap, the next best scores ing those of Lieutenant- Colonel Carter, 78, scratch, and Colonel C. Morgan, with a handicap of 3, 79. Consider- ing that there was a strong wind blowing, the scoring throughout the whole meeting was very excellent. The Earl of Dudley is the new captain of the club, * * * The Autumn Meeting of the London Scottish Club last week also produced a good deal of excellent scoring, On the first day there was a tie for the Mackenzie Challenge Cup and Gold Memento between Mr. W. Cooke and Mr. P. B. Ellis with a net score of 82, while the club prizes were won by Mr. F. G. Warner, Mr. H. Smith, Mr. P. Croal, and Dr. Dunbar Walker. On Saturday Mr. D, Stanley Froy had a most excellent scratch score of 77, and though he was plus 3, the score was good enough to win the London THE KING. the Scottish Rifle Volunteer Cup and Scratch Medal. The captain's prize for the best re at the Spring and Autumn yas won by Mr. F. H. Newnes with 160. The aggregate prizes were won by Mr. F. G, Warner and Mr. W. Cooke, who also won the Mackenzie Challenge Cup on playing off the tie with Mr. Ellis for its possession. r “Sad THE WIMBLEDON LADIES’ AUTUMN MEETING. Mrs. Richardson driving at the 7th tee. The professional tournament over the course Littlestone Club on Saturday was nong three of the leading professionals engaged. Unfortu- nately, David Herd, the professional attached to the club, was not seen in his best form, but those hardy and seasoned players, Braid, of the productive of much close pla AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. Taylor, and A. Herd played with their customary brilliancy and accuracy. The prize of £30 in the eighteen-holes stroke com- petition was tied for by A. Herd, Braid, and Taylor, with a fine score of 76, David Herd taking to strokes more. In the four-ball four- some in the alternoon Taylor and A. Herd were partners against D. Herd and Braid. Taylor and A. Herd played the kind of game off the tee and at the hole side which left the slightest margin of error for their opponents, and as David Herd occasionally came to grief off the tee, the end was that Taylor and Herd won the foursome by 3 up andr to play. The quality of the winners’ golf may be judged from the fact that they were both round in 73, or one stroke more than the amateur record for the course held by Lieutenant C. kK. Hutchi- son. Among those who assisted in organising the match and whorwere present on the links were Mr. F. W. Mande, Mr. G. Lubbock, Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., Mr. W. M. Grim- shaw, Major Clewes, and Mr. H. C. Wyatt. A large number of members turned out to compete last week for the prizes at the Autumn Meeting of the Tooting Bec Golf Club—the last meeting of the kind which will be held on the present course. Here, too, the scratch scores were particularly good, and the close- ness of the handicapping was such as to leave in the majority of cases one stroke throughout the long list of competitors. On the first day Mr. R. Worth returned a particularly fine scratch score of 75 in the competition for the Bristowe Challenge Cup, though Mr. B. Fitter, with his handicap of 13, was enabled to tie for it. Mr. Worth and Mr. J. S. Arnold also tied on the second day for the scratch prize with a score of 80, though Mr. Worth’s fine score of 75 enabled him to take the aggregate scratch prize. The Challenge Cup, given by Mr. Guy Pym, M.P., was won by Mr. L. Goodenough Taylor with a net score of 72. The course Mrs. acfarlane, Mrs, Mc LADIES’ AUTUMN MEETING AT WIMBLEDON. (From ight photographs.) 100 lum, Mrs. Anson, and Miss Burton at the 1st putting green.

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NAVY AND ARMY. On was in particularly fine order, and reflected the highest credit on Philip Wynne’s green- keeping. Everyone uttered a note of lament that the tenderly-cared-for course, which had given so much pleasure to so many hundreds of players, should so soon be relinquished into the builders’ hands to be covered in a few months’ time with suburban villas. The Prime Minister has been playing a great deal of golf lately at North Berwick before he starts the political campaign of the autumn. Last week at North Berwick he and Mr. Gerald Balfour played foursome matches against Sir Robert Finlay, the Attorney- General, who has recovered from his recent illness, and Mr. J. E. Laidlay. In one of the matches the Prime Minister and his brother were the winners by 4 up and 3 to play, but on the next day they were beaten at the last hole after an excellently contested match. The Earl and Countess of Dunraven and Lady Aileen Wyndham-Quin have returned to Adare Manor, County Limerick. Lord Dunraven and Lady Aileen Wyndham-Quin were in time to take part in the Adare Manor autumn golf meeting, which has just been held, and which proved a pleasant and interesting gathering. Lord Dunraven has just had the electric light completely installed at the Manor, and he intends to take the little hotel in Adare village into his own hands, and to make it an up-to-date resort for golfers and other visitors. All golfers will regret to hear that old Tom Morris is again in a precarious state of health, and that his condition is causing anxiety to his relatives. The later accounts which have been received from St. Andrews, however, show that he is slightly better, and there is good hope that he will steadily improve. * * * It must also be with a feeling of regret that golfers learn of the rather serious illness of Jack White, the popular professional of the Sunningdale Golf Club. Ever since White won the Open Championship at Sandwich, eighteen months ago, his state of health has been far from good. The strain of that THE WIMBLEDON LADIES. Mrs. F. W. Brown, who played so well at the Ladies’ Championship at Cromer, driving from the rst tee. Mr. THE the KING. THE HARROGATE COURSE. Mr. W, ykes driving at the oth tee. GOLF AT HARROGATE, W. S. Easson driving; a gcod full swing and admirable follow through, Photographs by A. H, Robinson) LADIES’ AUTUMN MEETING AT WIMBLEDON. Miss Issette Pearson, the hon, secretary of the Ladies’ Golf Union, driving at the rst tee. 10) Oct. 28th, 1905. Links. memorable competition told very seriously upon him, and, indeed, ever since then he has not been able to maintain his golf at anything like the consistently high standard ot earlier years. It is unhappily reported now that he is threatened with an attack of appendicitis, and that he may have to submit to an operation. * * * The competition for the American Ladies’ Championship took place last week over the links of the Morris County Club, New Jersey. Among the players who qualified for the match play rounds in the preliminary stroke competition were Miss Georgiana Bishop, the holder of the title, Miss M. Curtis, Miss M. B. Adams, and Miss F. Griscom, all of whom competed in our Ladies’ Championship at Cromer. After playing admirable golf in the course of the subsequent matches, Miss Bishop was eventually beaten. Miss Pauline Mackay of Boston won the championship, deteating Miss Margaret Curtis by 1 up. Her victory was due to better putting. A new type of scoring card has been issued by Messrs. Humber, Limited, Beeston, Notts. It provides the usual facilities for recording the strokes of a player and his opponent both in medal and “ Bogey” play. It also contains information about the handicap allowances in singles and foursomes, while there is an illustrative match handicap table at which strokes are allocated in the course of the round. Messrs. Humber supply this card tree to any golf club with their name printed upon it. Applications for the card should be addressed to Messrs. Humber, Limited, Beeston, Notts. An amusing sight was witnessed the other day from the Maryport Golf Links. A guillemot swimming close in shore was chased by an Airedale terrier. Quietly waiting until the dog was on it, the bird suddenly dived below him, to reappear bebiud the terrier, greatly to his bewilderment. This manceuvre was repeated time alter time until the bird got well out to sea, and fear lest the ebbing tide should make return impossible led his owner to recall the dog. THE WIMBLEDON LADIES. Mrs. Richards driving at the 7th tee; tco much restraint in the follow through

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Oct. 28th, 1905 On THE KING. Links. the AND HIS THE SCARBOROUGH LINKS, A general view of the Ganton course, showing the bunker in front of the 17th hole. THE FOOZLER’S GLOSSARY. [Useful in the smoke-room when the day's play is over.| By Dr. Macnamara, M.P. “ Putrid!"—Useful adjective to apply to the course or the putting greens when you have played a game a shade worse than usual. “Hot stuff!"—The game played by any opponent—alter you have beaten him. “Taken right away by the wind!"—A badly pulled shot. “The nis never touched it!”—A badly sliced all. : * Abominably slow green ’”—A fumbled putt. “Very fiery green!"—A good putt, but about two hundred per cent. too strong. “ Just my luck !"—A thoroughly bad shot into the bunker, “No life in the ball!"—A feeble effort on the tee, “A most unfair hazard!" —The resting-place of every badly played shot. “Laid me a dead stymie!”—Your opponent's ball so played as to give you quite nicely the line to the hole. “T laid it dead out of the ditch !”—Any ball that reaches any part of the putting green out of any hazard. “Found the cursed ball almost unplayable !"— Not half a bad lie. (From a copyright photograph by A, H.Zhobinson.) GOLF AT SCARBOROUGH Mr. R. C, Hebden playing a cleek shot over the trees to the 11th green, (Lom a copyright photograph by A, H. Robinson.) “Got in a fine drive cf a two hundred yards carry !”’—Anything over a hundred and twenty yards. “A_ rotten lie!"’—The ball almost, but not exactly, teed up. “T lipped the hole for three! (four “ Bogey ")— Any approach shot out of the rough that comes within twelve inches of the hole. “Thad a putt for four!” (five “ Bogey “)—The ball lying anywhere on the extreme edge of a very big putting green after three shots through the green. ‘Foul tee that at the fifth !"—-Scene of a hope- lessly topped drive. THE GOLFER’S CLOUD-LAND. W J Ho, when on the links, looks at the clouds, towering in mountainous shapes, etherealised, Alp beyond Alp, on the limits of the horizon, or blown by the breeze in soft billowy canopies across our heads? Who among the rank and file of the growing golfing army, intent only upon their game, can spare a moment's thought for the huge white waves of the air, like the storm cloud seen at low elevation during thunder and gales, ready to break and precipitate at any instant? These stray threads of fibrous cirrus on an opaque blue sky look for all the world like the delicate laces floating from some THE ARMY CHALLENGE CUP FINAL. The players on the way to the 3rd green at Sandwich in the final match. From a copyright photograph. 102

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct 28th, 1905. On the Lanks. nz = By ™ WAP: yg nH THE SCARBOROUGH GOLF CLUB. (1) The Hon. George Lascelles driving from the rst tee at Ganton: a fine golfer for his'age, 79 years. (2) The Hon. R. Jervis, the captain. (3) Sir William, very regular player at Scarborough, with Miss Lascelles and Mrs. Gawne, the wife of the hon. secretary. (4) Mr. iden H. Gawne, the Hunter, the prospective Conservative candidate tor Scarborough, putti ladies’ committee. (7) Miss Ellershaw dr hon. secretary. (5) on the 7th green; Major Percy Coke lookingion, (6) M ershaw, the hon, secretiry of the iving from the ladies’ 2nd tee; Miss Hanbury watcning the (Copyright photographs by A. H. Robinson.) 103

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE ARMY CHALLENGE CUP, Captain Maclean, Royal Scots, who played Captain Grant in the final at Sandwich. against bright azure robe. The wsthetic aspect of these bands, arches, and pallia, with their interstices, lines, colour, and evanescent move- ment of form, lends a charm, variety, and mystery to the boundaries of our home links, totally absent from the courses that swell and twist beneath the cloudless, cerulean skies of India and the East It is possible t Smith, who only sees a blue homogeneous firmament with a few distant clondlets, will bring down his handicap sooner than Jones, who notes the purity or opaqueness of the sky, who has an eye for noting the blue or the red tints in the stratus, for singling out the violet of that drifting bank of cumuli with its undulating lines foretelling the easterly winds. Perhaps. But Jones has enjoyed the wsthetic emotion as well the physical effort of the drive, and an eye which recognises a distant difference will probably be keener to note the disturbing irregularities of a putting green over which he reflectively treads. To the golfer, as well as to all those whose work and play lie under the open skies, clouds should possess an absorbing interest as fore- tellers of n, wind, heat, and drought. Locality, the season, the time of day, atmo- spheric pressure, and temperature, modify and alter deductions based on cloud phenomena ; but when the forms and general character of clonds are really understood,-a useful and’ ARMY CHALLENGE CUP. Mr. A. L, Leigh-Bennett, 2nd Coldstream Guards, who played against \isjor Wemyss, at the ist tee, THE KING. On the intensely interesting new study is added to the playing attainments of the golfer. The club-house barometer rises, and the cloudlets sail slowly and majestically over the heavens. Umbrella and“ Aquascutum” are perchance left in the locker. They will not be wanted on this day, at least; but another day. if we be players whose hands slip ona wet grip, and whose putting and temper fail when rain puddles lie between us and the hole, we should possess a sufficiently disengaged mind, even when two holes down, to make some observations of the distinctly opposite motion in the bright clond masses above us. When the dazzling white lights stand out in contrast with the other portion of the cumulus pack, whose edges show marked sharp lines and a mixture of curves, we shall then be induced to hurry on and to finish our game before the soaking rain descends upon us. It would be well for yonder party of unobservant ladies in muslins, who, at tl treme corner of the course, dispute over their score near the green, oblivious alike of the heavily-charged inasses of electric-laden cumulus above them, and of the impatient cries of the players behind, if they could read the message con- veyed by the changing appearance of the Storm Cloud. Globular masses swelling from MR. S. J. BURTON 2nd Co'dstream Guards, who played lagainst Captain Drysdale. out the eentre of a larger mass are the signs of an electrical condition which threatens dis- comfort, while the movement of the cloud packs suggestive of boiling or bubbling, and crossed by lines of dark stratus resembling bars, indicates with graphic force that the sheltering haven ot the club-house should not be too remote. Golfers on the headlands of Ken are acquainted with the cylindrical-shaped columns of cloud visible there in thundery weather. The colonnade formed by these peaks and piles, rising from a stratus base, is known as the “ Folkestone Pillars.” Signs of rain in the northern areas are conyeyed by clouds formed of parallel lines and concen- trically curved in form. Clouds crowding past inland links of heather and fern have usually a distinct character from the visible vapours massed above a course on a Cornwall, where flying scud and threatening clond rack leave the acres of sea to traverse the green, blotting out even the too familiar hazard. No more excellent place than a golf course exists for the study of cloud forms, and the artist who is ignorant of cloud colouring, the photographer whois pleased with his bald- headed sea or land scapes, would, if he played golf, improve the character of his work by showing that he has an eye keen to note the varying charms of natural beauty in the clouds, and an imaginative fancy able to id Sussex seacoast like 104 Links. AND MS MR. R. WHITBREAD 2nd Coldstream Guards, whose opponent was Lieut- Colonel Carter, Royal Scots. embody them in the concrete form of his handiwork. The links stretch seaward and landward, leaving open spaces where winds whistle unchecked. Above the grasses, wild flowers, and silvery sand of the links floats the yellow cumulus, as well the ruby and critnson cirro-cumulus of sunset. Purples and greens and browns. intermingle, and form — the prisinatic colouring of clouds. “ Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds?" asked Job, and David answered him according to the knowledge of his day: “ He maketh the clouds His chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind.” B. Pascor. FIXTURES. October 28.—-Honourable Company, Autumn Meetiug. October 28.—West Herts, Ridley Challenge Cup. October 28. —Woking, Autumn Meeting. October 28.—H-anger Hill, ** Bogey.” November 4 —-Rye, Monthly Medal (** Bogey ”). November 4 — | Ashdown Forest, Standen Cup. November 4.—West Lancashire, St. Andrews Meeting. November 4.—Nythe, Autumn Meet November 8. —West Herts, Annual Dinner, November 11 —Formby, St: Andrews Meeting. November 18 —Lyitham and St. Anne's, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18, —Wa’ , St. Andrews Meeting. November 1s —Wet by, St. Andrews Meeting. ember 24 — Havnke Ladies’ St. Andrews Meeting. ember 20.—West Lancashire, Ladies’ St. Andrews ting. November 30.—Royal Isle of Wight, St. Andrew's Diy Meeting. ge ARMY CHALLENGE CUP. Captain Drysdale, Royal Scots, approaching the 2nd green, Digitized » Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. Political THE KING. Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXVII.—Mr. George White, M.P., Liberal Member for North-West Norfolk. HERE are few entered Parliament in liked or more respected on both sides of the House than George White of Nor- wich, the doughty champion of Nonconformity and the sturdy opponent of the Education Act, upon whose capable shoulders descended at the last General Election the political cloak long worn in North-West Norfolk by Joseph Arch. George White Lincolnshire, nearly midway between, Spalding and Stamford, and in the heart of the borderlands of the immortalised by Charles Kingsley men who 1g00 more was born at Bourne in Fens, in his romance of “Hereward the Wake.” At the age having mastered all that could be learned at the Bourne Grammar School, he migrated to Norwich, where he entered the well- known leather busi- ness of Mes: Tillyard and How- lett. At twenty he “started on the road” as the firm's representative; — six years later he be- a head of of sixteen, rs. came department, and at Christmas, 1876, he was taken into part- nership. About forty- five years ago he became the husband of a devoted wife, who for many years shared hijs_ strong sympathies from a religious as well as from a philanthropic and political point of Mrs. White recently died, leaving seven daughters and only who is now a partner in view. son, his father’s business. For many years the Liberals of Norwich found in George White an energetic and far- seeing leader. _ In 1893 he served the office of Sheriff, but neither municipal duties nor Par- liamentary cares can lessen his active interest in the cause of Education, to the promotion of which he has devoted the best years of his life, The Whites of Bourne had been Baptists for generations, and from almost the first moment of his arrival in Norwich George White associated himself closely with the fortunes of the ancient Baptist Church of St. Mary's. For nearly fifty years he has been a zealous Sunday-school teacher, and for fifteen years he was Chairman of the Norwich School Board, of which he was elected a member from the beginning. From 1860 down- wards Mr. White has taken part in all the great election fights for which Norwich was at one time famous. He deplored the victory of Baron Huddlestone, and rejoiced used as a public museum. The Castle at Norwich, though much restored, is one of the m in the success of Jacob Henry Tillett. As far as Norwich was concerned, George White preferred to be the power behind the throne, and on two occasions declined pressing in- vitations from his fellow - citizens to offer candidate. Since 1870 “ For- wards” has been the device of the Norfolk educationalists, and the brain and influence of George White have played an important part in the schemes which have provided the capital of Nelson's county with accom- modation for 17,000 children in the primary schools, while £25,000 have been judiciously himself as a expended in the best interests of Technical Ednueation, of which—at any rate, as far as Norfolk is concerned—(seorge White may be NOKWICH CASTLE AND THE CATTLE MARKET. The cattle market of the Norfolk (From a cops right photograph by the Photochrom Company.) fairly described as the pioneer. For fifteen years the Rev. J. H. Shakespeare found in George White a fellow-worker after his own he cognise the latent powers and phenomenal rt, who had been almost the first to re- tact of the young preacher who came straight from the Regent's Park College to the pulpit of St. Mary's, and whose succes: tary of the Baptist Union was crowned by the triumphant issue of the great Baptist World Congress of last May. Two ago George White—now sent to Parliament by the electors of North-West Norfolk in the very teeth of the “khaki" wave—became President of the Baptist Union, and the power and eloquence of the inaugural addr he delivered at the City Temple will be re- membered for many a long year to come. Once again he found himself working shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Shakespeare, as secre- years S 105 interesting buildings in the city, and is now pital is one of the most important in the county. who had in the interval fully justified the early enthusiasm of his flock at St. Mary's, In addition to his own business, George White is a director of one or two important undertakings. In his youth he now commercial was a meritorious cricketer, and even he occasionally finds time to play a good game of golf over the Royal Norwich and Hun- stanton Links. He is even reputed to have said that golf in the daytime and politics at night go very far to make up an_ ideal existence, and this with the jubilee of his well-doing as a Sunday-school teacher loom- ing in the near future as one of the events of He is as pronounced a Free Trader staunch opponent. of portions of the Edu- cation Act which ple co-religionists at a disadvantage. The Education Act has wholly alienated the Dis- this White have 1906. as he is a those » his rate-paying Conservative senter, and fact George believes — will influence on the result) of the next appeal to the country. “If,” Mr. Shake- peare, “the Non- conformists of the good old city of Norwich were asked to name the man who stood in the midst of them as the best and highest type of Free Churchism, and who was most influential educa- a great says in politics, tion, temperance, and philanthropy, it is certain that Mr. White would obtain a practically unani- mous vote. He represents a type to Noncon- point which formity can as its best result and gift to the Church and to the nation, and of which it may be most justly proud. Mr. White is at his best in a fight—he is a born fighter—cool and good- tempered, but very alert and strong. He can give some very hard knocks indeed when he is in a corner in a School Board or political controversy, and the probability is that if he is in the fight the other side will lose. Yet the . thing is that even his opponents like him. They cannot help it. Mr, White is one of the ablest speakers in England to-day. I know no layman who is his superior in this respect. He has the enviable faculty granted to the best speakers of saying exactly what he extraording wants to say, and of thinking clearly and strongly while he is on his feet. An audience puts him in possession of all his powers. When Mr. Gladstone spoke in Norwich a few after hearing Mr. White speak, he years ag said publicly: ‘You need go no further for a Liberal candidate for this city.

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Oct. 28th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Plays and Players. T is significant of much that Mr. Alfred Sutro should have altered the title of his play from ** The Way of a Fool” to “The Perfect Lover.” It is significant of the way in which our attention is claimed first by one pair of characters and then by a second, but never by all four together, Andit guificant of the fact that Mr. Sutro himself was in some little difficulty when it came to deciding which pair were the more important. For while the first title applies admirably to Joseph Tremblett and the dealings he has: with his brother William, the second applies almost as well to Lord Cardew and his rela- tions with Lilian Trem- blett, William's wife. But neither title is includes in its scope the relations o! these four simply beciuse their rela- tions are disjointed. and because, though they are characters, all necessary to the play, their actions are arbitrarily dictated by the needs ol the “situatiou,” and not by the probable course of events, under human and not stage conditions. But let none assume hastily from this that “ The Perfect Lover” is a play to be condemned outright, to be classed with machine-made melodramas or pot-boiling farces. Mr. Sutro is too serious an artist and, one inay say, also, too clever a man to descend to those levels. * “The Perfect Lover” is avery good play. It con- veys a strong lesson ; indeed, one may almost find two strong lessons in it, and it serves to show more surely even than did“ The Walls of Jericho” that Mr. Sutro is a drama- tis. who not only has ideas, but has convictions, and the courage to express them withal. If occasion- ally the machinery creaks, if there are still moments when we feel that characters come on and go off the stage for no very apparent reason, we may be sure that Mr. Sutro himself sees this also, that he is noting it for future improvement, and that he : is as well aware as is everyone in the audience that he has not yet reached the zenith of his powers. But it is something to have made a beginning with three such plays as “The Walls of Jericho,” “ Mollentrave on Women,” and“ The Perfect Lover.” For it is evident that this new play of his is giving some of the critics furiously to think, and more than one of them has found a second visit to the Imperial not only desirable, but imperative. It is pleasant to see Mr. Waller in such a part as Joe Tremblett, because it is just such a part as he can play admirably, though we are in danger of forgetting it. Long cloaks and swords, pernukes and snuff-boxes make very fine trappings; but not infrequently the ont- ward pomp and circumstance is all there is to the play, and the actor has no chance to give us of his best. But in Joe Tremblett we have a well-defined character, fully realised by the actor, and illuminated with a thousand little MISS LILIAN BRAITHWAITE As Lady Gerania Wyn-Charteret, in ‘' Dr. Wake's Patient,"’ at the Adelphi Theatre. (From a copyright photograph by Ellis and Walery.) touches, which point the author's meaning, but never descend to the level of stage tricks. As William Tremblett, a brother as different in character and worldly position as could well be imagined, Mr. Norman Mckinnel gives a clever study of ingrained brutality, ation is | over which the veneer of civili The main interest of the than skin deep. play onght, by all the laws of dramatic con- struction, to rest between these two men; but, as has been indicated, two other people 106 ‘intervene—Lord Cardew (Mr. Frank Mills) and Lilian Tremblett (Miss Evelyn Millard). But though the adventures of these two are suffi. cient to distract our interest from the main issue, they are not strong enouyh to hold our attention, and hence neither of the exponents can be said to have a chance of doing justice to his or her reputation. “Sherlock Holmes,” which Mr. Gillette has revived at the Duke of York's Theatre, remains what it melodrama of always was, a the first water. To the critical its weakness and its childish- ness are as apparent as ever; hut to the unsophisti- cated, who, after all, form 75 per cent. of the theatre- goers of the day, its story of the duel between the sage of Baker Street and Professor Moriarty is as thrilling and as absorbing as ever. And it must be said that Mr. Gillette as Holmes is remarkably good. Since last he played the part he seems to have altered his make-up a little; the face is not quite so round, and in appearance he conforms more to the Holmes of the pictures than he did before. A capable company, including Miss Marie Doro, gives him support, and the pace at which the lamp-smashing incident in the Stepney gas chamber is _ taken speaks well for the way they all know their places and patts. Ibsen is reviving. Last week we had * The Wild Duck ” at the Court. Next week we are to have “ The Enemy of the People” at His Majesty's. The Court performance was admirable, and Mr. Granville Barker almost succeeded in per- suading us that Hialmar Ekdal is a_ possible character. The German FAS season opens this week, 4\and there, too, no doubt, “We shall see a little Ibsen in the course of the next four months. But _ the directors have evidently learnt wisdom in _ the course of the past six years, and there is a pre- ponderance of light, and even frivolous, plays in the published programine, which is as it should be. For London playgoers, whatever their nationality, have a decided rent. 1B; /R preference for amuse FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS. October 28.—Season of German Plays, Great Queen Street. November 2.— The Enemy of the People" (Matinée only), His Majesty’ November 7, November 11. he Voysey Inheritance,” Court. «Mr, Popple,” Apollo.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905, IN KINGSWAY AND ALDWYCH. THE ARRIVAL OF THE ROYAL PROCESSION IN ALDWYCH, The opening of Kingsway and Aldwych last week by the King marked the nominal completion of the London County Counc improvements, which have been going on for some eight years past. The new thoroughfare was fitly described by the Kin that it will, when open to vehicular traffic, do much to relieve the congestion in other streets. reat scheme of Holborn to Strand “*magnificent,"’ and it is certain SA a a | \ » KING EDWARD DRIVING ALONG KINGSWAY. The brilliant ceremony within the pavilion at the entrance to Kingsway was succeeded by a triumphal progress along the new avenue, which was lined with troops, school children, and invited guests, who cheered vociferously. At the northern end of Kingsway the Royal processic ed High Holborn, and proceeded along Southampton Row, which has also been enlarged, to Theobald’s Road, and so through Bloomsbury, Ox(ord Street, and Regent Street back to Buckingham Palace (From copyright photographs.) 107

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QOet, 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Traveller. NORWICH AND ORWICH, the City of Churches, N which celebrates this week its twenty - eighth Triennial Musical Festival (described fully elsewhere in this issue), is equally famous as a holiday resort among a certain section, owing to the numerous objects of interest to be found within the city itself, not to mention the natural charms of the country surrounding. It was good Queen Bess who, on taking her departure from the city, said to the Mayor, “I have laid up in my breast such goodwill as I shall never forget Norwich,” an expression which has since, no doubt, been echoed by many generations of visitors to the ancient Cathedral City. The history of Norwich, like that of the whole of East Anglia, makes interesting reading; moreover, a slight knowledge is desirable, if not essential, in order to properly appreciate the greatest of its charms—the Cathe- dral and Castle. The Roman remains at Caistor St. Ed- mund, a small village three miles to the south of Norwich, have given rise to the belief that it re- presented the Venta Icenorum of the Romans, a_ claim which Norwich dis- putes. According to the words of an ancient rhyme: “Caister was a city when Norwich was none, And Norwich was built with Caister Stone."" Those who visit the ancient Cathe? dral City to-day will find it hard to realise that it was ever a seaside town, Yarmouth, which is the nearest seaport, being sixteen miles away. But that Nor- wich was a fishing town prior to the Norman Conquest seems fairly certain, for we read that in the reign of Canute the ground rent paid to the Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds for land owned by him in Norwich was a last of herrings! Yarmouth, the favourite East Coast watering-place, was probably in those days little more than a large sandbank at the mouth of the great river Yare. Beginning with the invasion in 1004 of Sweyn, King of Denmark, who was able to sail a powerful fleet up the Yare, Norwich has passed through some troublous times. There are two events which stand out very promi- nently in the history of Norwich. One was the introduction of Flemish weavers by Edward IIf. in 1336, followed by a terrible outbreak of the disease called “ Black Death,” which carried off 50,000 of its inhabitants; the other event, which occurred nearly two ITS centuries later, was known as the Norfolk rebellion, and was started by Robert Kelt, a tanner of Wymondham. So far as the holiday-maker is concerned the chief centre of attraction in Norwich is, naturally, the Cathedral, which contains some of the finest examples of Norman work to be found anywhere in the kingdom. Its spire is second only to that of Salisbury in height, but, standing on low ground, it is only occasionally one obtains a glimpse of it from the streets of the city. The history of the Cathedral is a remarkable and interesting one. The first East Anglian bishopric was at Dunwich, then a flourishing town situated some miles inland, but now represented only by a few crumbling walls owing to the encroachment of thesea. Finding the diocese too large, Bishop Bisi divided it PULL’S FERRY, NORWICH. ‘The old water-gate here, a portion of the walls which once surrounded the city, is one of the most picturesque corners in the neighbourhood, The red-tiled roof of the little ferry-house contrasts admirably with the dark green of the foliage and the grey stone of the old gate, while above all rises the (From a copyright photograph by Payne Jennings.) into two, and transferred the see to Elmham in 879. Two hundred years later, Bishop Her- fast, the chaplain to William the Conqueror, removed the see to Thetford, and from thence to Norwich, where in rog6 Herbert de Lozenga laid the foundations of the present handsome edifice. In those days all sorts of queer and questionable methods were used for replenish- ing the Royal coffers. When a_ bishopric became vacant, sometimes years would elapse before a bishop was appointed, the revenue in the meantime being diverted into the Royal purse. Even more remarkable, however, were the methods employed by King Rufus for filling the vacancy. A sort of auction would be held, and the bishopric would be “ knocked down” to the highest bidder. In this way Herbert de Lozenga acquired the bishopric of 108 ately pile of the great cathedral. CATHEDRAL. Thetford for the sum of £1,900. The Cathedral is, perhaps, one of the finest examples of Norman architecture that we have in this country. The roof—which replaced the original Norman one of wood, destroyed by fire in 1463— writes Dean Lefroy, is like a series of petrified palms. ‘Each tree, true to its natural proto- type, rises straight from a small pillar as its trunk, and it sends out, in radiating curves and lines, its characteristic stems; these rise towards the centre.” Nothing could exceed in grandeur and fine effect the bold and substantial pillars and the semi-circular arches of the nave. The west front of the Cathedral is reached by the handsome Erpingham Gate, the gift of Sir Thomas Erpingham to Norwich. The grammar school, which stands just inside the gate, is interesting, for Nelson received part of his education there. St. Ethelbert’s Gate was built many years earlier by the citizens in atonement for their attack on the monks. St. Andrews Hall, in which the Norwich Triennial Musical Festival is taking place this week, is a building with a re- markable _ history. Originally a convent, it has been used suc- cessively at various times as a Royal resi- dence, a corn ex- change, and a church; while at the time of the Dissolu- tion permission was obtained “for the mayor and _ his brethren with all the citizens to repair unto at common as- semblies.”” Some excellent _ portraits adorn the walls, in- cluding one of Lord Nelson by Sir Wil- liam Beechy, and others by Gains- borough, Opie, and Herkomer. Other points of interest include the Castle, for many cen- turies the county gaol, but now used as a museum. All that remains of the original castle built by Roger Bigod,Karlof Norfolk, are the keep and entrance tower. The museum, which contains one of the finest collections outside London, is well worth a visit. There is an interesting section devoted to fishes, most of them being natives of Norfolk, and a magnificent collection of raptorial birds made by the late J. H. Gumey. The picturesque water-gate by the river-side, shown in one of our pictures, known as Pull's Ferry, is a favourite subject for artists to paint. A short row on the river takes us to Thorpe, “the Richmond of Norfolk.” Norwich is an admirable centre for the lover of excursions, Wroxham, Aylsham, Caistor Camp, Cromer, Lowestoft, and Yarmouth all being within an easy day's excursion.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905, NORWICH CATHEDRAL. t Yee * ; tata By ‘ WoL Ne Hie ee ales oi LU oT Srna - f re ¥ ‘ i i ‘ ste a, Raitt ’ i * © of NTs be ‘a SOS ie eae 4 ¢ singe Thane he i heed Ce y - ’ mess « ue, Ne 7 & 3 ' . u my ‘ - ‘ ‘s i Ave ir ad ’ 3 ‘ pais al 3 By 2 : ia ; Me } : . . y » whe Ge ‘ ' mes, : . + iy ; "7 - ‘4 ‘* be doa. “7 | Ben 1S " 4 5 4 a 4 r ‘ . iPS iies. > ; ~~ “ ¢ Si ' 7 S Z x A * x “9 > ~ x _ : , . b~ » ihe r aS P " "2 . , ; é i inne Pease ke ot A ek MS le ae ee a a ye a eae ‘ss ena pees, Sees LOL Re en MS Hi ot iy Pee nc tee, ae ar Bee Se Hr ah ‘ } a if ¢ 9, . + = ‘ ; @ be EE age wn » * ¥ es, ‘ 7 e é j * b : . a s a a ya is hav 1 irk Sa Trae ; 5 r aL + . a >, y sown ERE 3 ta « Pi Bey Masa: Pi es ae A VIEW OF THE BUILDING FROM THE NORTH-EAST Showing the remarkable circular apsidal termination, with its picturesque flying buttresses The magnificent central tower, which rises to a he’ the finest examples of ornamented Norman work in the kingdom The gates leading into the Cathedral precincts are beautiful examples of E (From a@ copyright photograph by the Photochrom Company, limited. 109

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING AND HIS Under the Burgee. MONGST some of our keenest yachts- men there appears to be an almost undue amount of pessimism in regard to the future of yachting, or, to be more correct, yacht-racing, which, although but a branch of the sport, is nevertheless that which forces itself most prominently upon the attention. The reason for these somewhat gloomy views is not apparent at a first glance, particularly in face of the fact that the season just concluded has been fully up to the average of more recent years, alike in the numbers of competitors taking part in our principal regattas, and in the quality of the racing. Students of — the sportare imbued with the belief that the development of the sport is in the wrong direction, and cer- tainly their ments are well founded. All who have the welfare of the sport at heart are anxious to see a revival of class racing, that is, boats built to certain measurements, and racing in their par- argu- ticular classes with- out handicap allowances. The tendency during more recent seasons has been rather to drift away from this form of racing, many owners having s a preference competing under handicap conditions, which, : at the \best, is a poor substitute for that in which the best boat wins. It ‘cannot be con- ceived that any owner prefers handi- cap conditions to the higher form. of the sport; and yet several instances -can be cited of cruising vessels. being built, and then, raced as regularly throughout the season as though they had been designed and built with the one object of racing. So long as new yachts are being turned out, and the regatta programmes of our leading clubs are fairly well filled, it is hardly correct to refer to'the sport as in a declining condition ; but the fact that owners in so many instances build cruisers for racing purposes, in preference to craft that will fit any one of the classes, may be taken as proof that there is a deterrent influence at work, and it is just this influence that well-wishers of the sport would seek out and destroy. What is it that prompts men to build cruisers for racing purposes, when the con- ditions under which they compete are admitted on all hands to be so very inferior to class racing? The question of expense cannot be the deciding consideration in every instance, as one could point to some cruising vessels Maymon leading Sonya in the last race of the season for 52-footers. afloat upon which fully as much money is lavished as would suffice to run a bond fide racer of equivalent dimensions. Neither, in all instances, can the prevailing custom be attributed to a partiality for cruising, apart from racing, on the part of the owner; vessels in many instances, although referred to as cruisers, being fitted out purely for the racing season, and their presence at the different regattas around the coast being looked for quite a matter of course, in the same manner as the 52-footers are expected. In other words, many of our present-day cruisers have been built with the sole object of raciug. ROYAL DART.YACHT CLUB. two conseculive seasons. (®rom a copyright photograph bv Creak, Dartmouth.) Several reasons have from time to time been hazarded to account for this decline in class racing, which reached the zenith of its popularity during the nineties. It was con- fidently anticipated that with the close of the South African War the sport would begin to When these hopes were not realised, it was then suggested that motoring had helped to thin the ranks of yvachtsmen, Ultimately, when the sport began to show flourish again, signs of reviving, and it was the handicap racing that received the greater amount of attention, it began to be recognised-that the cause for the decline in class racing must be looked for nearer home. A proposal was laid before the Yacht-racing Association to the effect that some system of classification should be adopted for the cruiser- racers. On this proposition being thrown out by the governing body, it was adopted na 110 Maymon has now been top of her class for modified form by the owners interested. Its adoption was, of course, never intended to militate against the revival of pure class racing, and one would hesitate to suggest that it had done so; but whatever development the sport has shown has been chiefly in the handicap classes. Amongst the many reasons now advanced, there seems to be a consensus of opinion that the absence of anything in the nature of a scantling rule to act as a check upon the undue paring away of material in the construction of the hull, has undoubtedly supplied its quota towards the deterrent in- fluences that have delayed the long-looked- for revival. I have already referred to this question in these columns, and if any apology be needed for reverting to it, it is to be found in the widespread interest which the matter is now creating. So much attention, indeed, is being devoted to it, that we may at last hope that we are on the eve of legislation on the matter which has been shelved teo long already. The London Sail- ing Club has con- cluded another successful season at Burnham-on-Crouch. As in former years, chief interest has centred in the per- formances of the fleet of 18-footers, which has always been a popular class ever since it was started in 1898. The class, with some minor re- strictions in regard to construction, is a Yacht-racing — Asso- ciation class, and that makes it all the more remarkable that) Mr. Griffith's boat, My Lady Dainty, one of the first built to the class, should once more come out at the top of the records. When the present rating rule was adopted five years ago, the penalty incurred by beats then in existence was such, in almost all instances, as to completely outclass them. Not. so, how- ever, with My Lady Dainty, which has estab- lished a remarkable record. In eight years she has taken 134 first prizes and forty-four others as the result of 204 starts. The records of this class for, this season may be of interest: Total Yacht. Starts, Wine, 2nd, 3rd, Prises. My Lady Dainty.. 23 18 3 £ 22 Embla 5 3 20 Early Bird 4 6 8 Ansty Te ad COD Guynan Oo” ao a 7 La Fourchette 1 2 3 6 anki Poo o 1 2 3 Lady Jim .. +. 22 o 1 1 2 Inyanga .. eer o o 1 1 SORINTHIAN. Digitized by G OOS le

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 28th. 1905. THE PHEASANT-SHOOTING SEASON. AN EASY SHOT. but the larder must be supplied field, with a x panying phot d ne, Without disturbing the coverts, by walking the Ot course, this is not pheasant-shooting ; bird er has cleverly managed to hit his bird in the head without een removed 1 this can easily be d or even a retriev S Still, the she »tation to the poacher has Pheasant-shooting is hardly in full swing yet meadows on a fine morning, when birds stray easy shots, and have to be taken, as in the ac plastering it, (From a copyright photograph by S. H. Wrightson.) 111

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Oct. 28th, 1905, THE KING. AND &IS RUGBY FOOTBALL. “Tt is better to nave tackled low and lost than not to have tackled low at all.' Tue SurvivaL oF Firrest. Y degrees players are getting into form, and as our all-conquering visitors proceed, they will find their opponents less easily tired. The eulogy which has been poured out upon the deeds of the New Zealanders has been thoroughly deserved by them; but, at the same time, the more THE serious-minded among those who have done the pouring have never lost sight of the handi- cap under which our teams have played. Thus it follows that when our visitors go over the Welsh border, the most critical time of their tour will have arrived, for two reasons. Firstly, because the smartest, the fittest, and the quickest Rugby men in the United Kingdom, taken as a body, play for Wales and for Welsh clubs; and secondly, because the Welshmen will just be thoroughly in their stride, while it is only reasonable to suppose part of old boy football. But on early forin neither Harlequins, London “Scottish, Marl- borough Nomads, nor London Irish threaten so much danger to Blackheath and Richmond as do the Old Merchant Taylors and London Welsh. The latter can, of course, put in the field a semi-, or sometimes more than semi-, International Welsh team, and if they can find their full strength for January 13 at Richmond, and March 17 at the Rectory Field, Blackheath, the London Welshmen will, in all probability, beat both the big London clubs. They have defeated two of the weaker clubs, Streatham and Old Alleynians, without being extended, but even that cannot be done off-hand. So far as the season has progressed, the London Welsh have the best all-round team, Blackheath the best forward division, while Richmond come probably between the two, and Guy's Hospital, if at full strength, might beat all Richmond has the most improving four. look, and as they possess one who is probably the best place-kicker in the world in their needed Cambridge score was gone, as Koop had nobody to pass to. The Cambridge pack will be rather above standard at Queen’s Club if L. M. Macleod, the Light Blue captain, is fortunate in the matter of avoiding ill-health and accidents to his men. One critic has done the Cambridge pack the dubious honour of stating that they are the most likely pack to beat the New Zealanders. Unfortunately, this is laying it on too thick. They are a very good eight, but in so far as being good enough to make Cambridge likely to beat the “invincibles” the notion borders on the grotesque, and is, withal, rather hard lines on the Light Blues, for it gives them a quite fictitious value. Tue Tent Success. Fifty goals 39 tries, or 385 points against 7. Such was the record of the New Zealanders when they left the field after their strenuous match with the Gloucester team. And yet there was never 7 goals 3 tries difference THE NEW ZEALANDERS’ TENTH VICTORY. One of the scrummages in the match at Gloucester last week, when the Colonials scored 44 points against their opponents’ nil, that the New Zealanders may begin to become stale. This possibility must always be borne in mind when the last fortnight of the year is reached, as it will probably have a very important bearing upon the result. If our visitors under these conditions thoroughly beat Wales, then we may, without exaggeration, class them as the best team ever seen ona football field. And this, too, with all due deference to some of the magnificent filtecns that in the past have figured in International matches. From what I know of Welsh and New Zealand players, the victors in the last fortnight of the year’s big Rugby matches will be a fine example of the survival of the fittest. Lonpon Ciups Foorsaiy. Again the supremacy among London clubs will probably rest with London Welsh, Black- heath, and Richmond. The Old Oxonian, John Raphael, may lick the Old Merchant Taylors into such shape before April next as to secure for that admirable club of keen old boys the verdict of the London public, for he has both the material at hand, and also the assistance of that esprit de corps which is such a delightiul (From a copyright photograph by the Topical Press Agency.) popular captain, H. Alexander, they may be sure of scoring more goals than their oppo- nents as long the old Cheshire and present Middlesex-International plays for them. Tue Campripce Frereen. The Light Blue team will in all probability give a very different performance at Queen's Club to that which they showed on their first a At any rate, it is to be hoped faith in school reputa- Though both gave occasional glimpses of good football, neither K. G. Macleod, the Fettesian with an almost abnormal reputation, H. Hosken of Leys was many others who have played for Cambridge It is only fair to remember, and to mention, that this was their second appear- ance together, Macleod's third, and Hosken's fourth match of the season. G. Koop at. left three-quarter showed tremendous speed, as on one occasion he outran his wing, the Old Uppinghamian, H. F. P. Hearson, by in a sprint of not more than appearance in town 1inst a good Guy's Hospital side. so, or good-bye to any tions. hor as good as in the past. centre nearly to-yd 4o-yds., and a golden opportunity for a much- 112 between the two teams. The New Zealand men were, as it happened, only able to score when their opponents were one short owing to accident. This occurred twice during the game, and on the first occasion, while A. Hudson was looking on, they scored 4 goals and 2 tries. Then when Wood was obliged to retire with a twisted knee, an old source of trouble with him, they added 3 goals and a try to their total. Apart from the very stubborn fight made by the Gloucester teain against such odds, the question arises, What is the limit of the New Zealanders’ scoring capacity ? If they once really laid themselves out to score as trequeatily as possible, what would be the result? It is said, on very good authority, that a supporter of one of the Hartlepool teams said, after the Durham match, in which the visitors scored 16 points to 1 try, or 3 points, their lowest score of the tour, that the New Zealanders were not really a good side, etc. The g goals 5 tries to nil, scored in the next match, that against the combined Hartlepools, at West Hartlepool, is said to be the direct result of this unmerited and entirely wrong criticism. oO. B.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. THE TWENTY-EIGHTH Norfolk and Norwich Triennial Musical Festtval. OCTOBER 25-28, 1905. Y a curious coincidence exactly a 1787, the Harmonic Society, the Glee Club, B century divides the first inception and other kindred associations flourishing of the great “ Music Meeting” of the contemporaneously. The “Hall Concerts” East from the foundation of those prospered from 178y to 1834, and a long of the West. The year 1824 witnessed the career of usefulness and popularity also fell to earliest Norfolk and Norwich Festival; it was the lot of the Philharmonic Society and the in 1724 that the institution of the annual Chamber Concerts of the ‘ Gatehouse.” gatherings of the three choirs of Gloucester, Amongst the conscript fathers of the Worcester, and Hereford was resolved upon. Norfolk and Norwich Festival, now in Charity, in some shape or another, has from the eighty- first year of an unbroken the beginning been the mainspring — the existence, must be mentioned the names of raison d’étre—of all of them. Of the £16,095 Mr. R. M. Bacon, Professor Edward Taylor, profit yielded by the Norwich Festivals the Rev. R. F, Elwin, and Dr. Copeman. Sir between 1829 and 1893, when Messrs. R. H. Charles R. Gilman, the able Chairman of the Legge and W. E. Hansell devoted a handsome Committee of Management, like his father quarto volume to their annals, as large a before him, dates back his connection with the proportion as possible was given to the funds “Meetings "a good many years, as also does of the Norfolk and Norwich General Hospital. Dr. Bunnett, the able and popular Festival In the preface to this elaborate work, Mr. organist. Sir George Smart was conductor of J. A. Fuller Maitland assures us that almost the Festival from 1824 to 1836; Professor from prehistoric times the capital of Nelson’s Edward Taylor in 183g and 1842; Sir Julius county was distinctly musical and theatrical Benedict from 1845 to 1878; and Mr. Albert in its proclivities. Queen Elizabeth tounded Randegger (still full of his habitual energy) the city “ waites,” and gave them a mansion in from 1881 down to the present day. There King Street, still known as the Music House. have only been four conductors in eighty-one In 1622 Norwich was rich in ‘“sackbutts, years. Mme. Albani first sang at Norwich howboyes, and tenor cornetts”; but the Civil (with Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington and Mr. Wars were fatal to the best interests of the ST. ANDREWS HALL, NORWICH. Edward Lloyd) in 1875. She has taken part Muses, and the very organs were broken up The scere of the Norwich Musical Festivals. in every Festival held since. Mme. Lemmens- BARK ft HE fpr tip, In lng fo Uy re BARS FROM MR. COLERIDGE- TAYLOR'S “FIVE BALLADS” BARS FROM SIK HUBERT PARRY'S “PIED PIPER” One of the new productions at the Norwich Musical Festival. Which is to be performed at the Norwich Musical Festival. (From MS, written specially for THE KING.) and sold with “ other old things that are not was made out of the sleeve of that of his Sherrington (who is still alive) first appeared usefull.” “ Music feasts,” however, were once ponderous predecessor ! at Norwich in 1863, and the star of the more to the fore in the reign of George IIL., A fund for “decayed musicians" existed in memorable gathering of 1852 was Mme. especially after the opening of the hospital in 1772. New organs had replaced those demolished by the icono- clasts; Mara and Michael Kelly drew crowded audiences in 17g0; and a quarter of a century later the downfall of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbons were cele- brated by the sweet singing of Angelica Catalani. It must also be remembered that William Crotch, Mus.Doc., was born at Norwich in 1775, and was a capable per- former on the organ four years later. In 1797 he suc- ceeded his teacher, Philip Viardot-Garcia (now living in Paris), the sister of the cen- tenarian Manuel Garcia, who may very possibly have taken part in the first Festival, and whose famous sister, Mme. Malibran, certainly appeared in that of 1830—the third of the — series. Mr. Charles Santley sang at Norwich in 1860, and Dr. W. H. Cum- mings in 1866. The tarewell appearance of the former is still in the distant future, and Dr. Cummings displays all his pristine vigour in the con- duct of the Guildhall School of Music. With the single exception of Jenny Lind, it Hayes, as Heather Professor ‘ould be Tea to meution of Music at Oxford, and when the name of any great vocalist he received his doctor’s degree BARS FROM MR. JOSEPH HOLBROOKE'S “FIVE BOHEMIAN POEMS.” or instrumentalist between two years later, his gown (From MS. written specially for Ti KING by the composer.) 1824 and 183 who has not at 113

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Copyright. Kussell. . M.V.O. LORD SUFFIELD, P.C., G.C.V.0. Chairman of the General Committee. Newman, MR. H. GURNEY BARCLAY THE EARL OF ALBEMARLE High Sheriff of Norfolk, and a Vice-President. Vice-Chairman of the Festival. Coe. Wilkinson, Howes. SIR CEARLES GILMAN MR. HENRY L. CLARK MR. H. Z. THOMPSON FLOWERS, J.P. Chairman of the Committee of Management. Sheriff of Norwich 1904-5, and a Vice-President. Mayor of Norwich 1904-. and a Vice-President. Elliott and Fry. Wilkinson. Russell. MR. F. QO, TAYLOR, J.P. A. H. MANN, Mus.Doc. SIGNOR ALBERTO RANDEGGER Hon, Secretary-of the Festival. Chorus Master of the Festival. A native of Norwich, Conductor of the Festival. Copyright. . Coe. Draycott MR. EDWARD HANSFLL, D.L. MR. HORACE BOLINGBROKE EDWARD BUNNETT, Mus Doc. Hon. Treasurer of the Festival since 1875. Chairman of the Orchestral Committee Organist of the Festival since 1872. 114

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING Oct. 28th, 1905. Husted Copyright, Hills, and Sawiders, SIGNOR LUIGI MANCINELLL MR. JOSEPH HOLBROOKE SIR HUBERT PARRY, BART, Whose composition, '* Saint Agnes,’ will be produced A clever and original young composer, whose work Composer of the new7setting of the ‘‘ Pied Piper of Norwich, forms an important part of the Festival. Hamelin," to be produced at the Festival, Lafayet: Russell Weston MISS PERCIVAL ALLEN MISS AGNES NICHOLLS MISS MILDRED JONES Soprano soloist at the Norwich Festival. One of the soprano soloists at the Festival Whose singing will beone of th ures of the Festival Copyright. Copyright® Copyright. MR. BEN DAVIES MISS MURIEL FOSTER MR. JOHN COATES The great English tenor. The famous contralto. One of the tenors at the Festival. a Biograph, Eliot! and Fry. Thitl MR. ROBERT, RADFOKI) MISS ADA CROSSLEY MR. S. COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Bariton® soloist at the Festival. The famous Australian contralto. Composer of ‘' Five Ballads." 115

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Oct. 28th, 1905. some time or another figured in the Norwich programmes. Stephens, Pasta, Caradori Allen, Malibran, Alboni, Novello, Piccolomini, Tietjens, and Sinico have all taken part in the great “ pro- Persiani, Grisi, Clara Bosio, ductions” for which Norwich has always been distinguished, and so have the elder Garcia, HERK FRITZ KREISLER Solo violinist at the Festival. Braham, Donzelli, Tamburini, Kubini, Balle, Mario, Lablache, Gardoni, Belletti, and Sims Reeves. In 1893 the solo violinist was Sarasate, and the solo pianist Paderewski. The former wanted to listen to the latter, and could not discover a vacant room in Norwich, The traditions of 1839, when Spohr conducted the first interpretation of his “ Calvary,” and of 1842, when “ The Fall of Babylon” was given for the first time, hold good in 1905, and THE KING. the indefatigable Honorary Secretary of the Festival, Mr. Frederick Oddin Taylor, may be fairly congratulated on having devised a pro- gramme full of attractive novelties. The principal artists are Mme. Albani, Miss Percival Allen, and Miss Agnes Nicholls (sopranos), Miss Ada Crossley, Miss Muriel Foster, and Miss Mildred Jones (contre Miss Mildred Jones won the Parepa-Rosa yold medal at the Royal Academy of Music. She S). created an excellent impression at Gloucester in 1go4, and again at Worcester last month. She now takes a leading part in many of the Norwich performances, and is likely to do entire justice to the discriminating choice of the management. Sir Edward Elgar goes to Norwich to conduct “The Apostles” on the 26th inst.; Sir C. V. Stanford presides in person over his *Te Deum” in B flat on the 25th; and Sir Frederick Bridge does the same for his “Morte d'Arthur.” Sir A. C. Mackenzie will wield the bdfon at the rendering of his ballad, “La Belle Dame Sans Merci.” The spectacle of this quartette of personally-“ conducting” musical knights is reserved for Norwich. Nothing like it was to be seen at Worcester, Sheffield, or Bristol. But this is not all. Sir C. H. H. composed for this Browning's “ Pied Parry has “specially Festival” a setting of Piper of Hamelin,” and will conduct it in person. Mr. Joseph Holbrooke (fresh from his Bristol laurels) comes to Norwich to godfather his “Five Bohemian Poems," to be heard tor the first time, and the baritone solo of which will be sung by Mr. Andrew Black, who in the same performance (the evening of Wednesda the 25th) takes a nilar part in Mr, Coleridge-Taylor’s * Five Ballads.” Between the two comes Sir A. C. Mackenzie's “La Belle Dane Saus Merci.” It was under the régime of the late Sir Augustus Harris that Signor Luigi Mancinelli first came to Covent Garden. As a conductor he has from the onset held the highest rank, and he is fast winning golden opinions as an original and AND HIS talented composer. The success of his first Norwich production encourages one to hope great things of his latest work, “Saint Agnes,” to be given for the first time on the morning of Friday, the 27th inst., the composer conducting. In the new cantata the soloists will be Miss Muriel Foster, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr, Andrew MR, D. FFRANGGON DAVIES The famous bass singer. Black, Dr. Mann, the distinguished organist, King’s College, Cambridge, once more acts as Chorus Master, and Dr. Bunnett (first elected in May, 1870) officiates as organist, a position he has occupied in eleven successive Festivals. That no less than sixteen distinguished com- posers should conduct their own works (three of them written ad hoc) at any given Music Meeting is an unique achievement of which Mr. F. O. Taylor and his fellow-workers may well be proud. A. M. B. ST, ANDREWS HALL, NORWICH Whete the Triennial Musical Festival has been held since 1824. 116

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NAVY AND ARMY. HE young count tells his story: It was a fine day. I had been recommended by the General, an old friend of the family. I was sure to have a good time in the regiment. I always have a good time wherever I am, and I was ready to serve my three years. I had not passed the necessary examination. It was a bore. I had three years to serve instead of one, that was all. Besides, I knew a number of officers in the ——and was not sorry to join them. Jolly fellows all! At the station where we arrived it was quite gay. A military band was playing patriotic airs and stir- ring marches in our honour. I knew I was all right. I love a military band. “ Here, porter, take my luggage. Get mea cab.” The porter grinned. He evi- dently knew all about it. I did not. We were called together, counted THE KING. The Partstans of Parts. THE FIRST DAY IN BARRACKS. Oct. 28th, 1905, office. I am taken to the courtyard and am presented with arms—a gun, about a métre and a-half long, and a What a quantity of things they gave mé on this first day! How should I ever know what to do with them? They taught me, with the other “ Blues,” to make the military salute. This, it appears, was very important, as we must know how to salute an officer when we meet him on our first Sunday out. The method ot instruction is ingenious. We form a ring round the Sergeant, and turn like horses in a circus. We are told to imagine the Sergeant is a General. At the word “ General,” the soldiers get a kind of electric shock, and stretch their fingers and rock like pendulums. We begin again. It is very essential to cut a good figure in town. A soldier must not look a fool. For the first day | thought I had learnt enough. But this was not the opinion of others. I now was made acquainted with the very economical bayonet. like sheep, and addressed by a A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CONSCKIPT. and excellent method of cleaning number. I was thirteen. How I ‘thay found mesa Unilorm: somewhere dnear my size, boards. I had to polish the floor. hated that number! Had to carry Beeswax and brushes? Oh, yes! my luggage myself, and walk to barracks. Tired out, 1 followed the rest of the “ Blues,” as the recruits are called,into the room. Harness, clothes, and boots covered the beds, and how dirty! As I was well dressed, better than the majority of the new arrivals, I was selected as the “head of the room.” A broom was put into my hand, and I was told that my duties were to sweep the place clean, and act as servant to the rest. It was in vain I told them I had been recommended by the General. They only laughed. Then came the matter of finding me a uniform somewhere near my size. They do not make much ceremony in the regiment. I had to undress, and they redressed me with what they had at their disposal. Trousers too long, tunic too short. I was grotesque and furious, and everybody laughed again. A bottle, my masters. A ylass bottle is the polisher; you serve as the brushes. On both knees tor an hour I scraped the dirt from those horrible boards with the end of a bottle—and every day for a year this was my task—while the others looked on and admired my ability. Then came a rest. Everybody wanted to speak to me, asked who and what I was in my native town, the conversation erding ina general The * Blue” stands drinks all round. At five o'clock I was sent to the cellar to fetch wood to light the fire. The soup was brought; pipes were lighted; at nine o'clock all were in bed. At ten the clarion sounds, and lights are extinguished. How are the soldiers fed? you ask. This is the count’s description. In the morning at six o'clock they fetch the “juice,” a dark mixture that might be made with old hats. This is coffee. move to the I was then sent to the kitchen to fetch the soup, the “rata,” beef boiled in water, with white beans and flour. It did not tempt me, and | tried to make for the canteen. But I was told that we were one large family, and there must be no difference between rich and poor relations. <A soldier must be present at soup time. So far I had heard nothing of my duties be- yond the small matter associated with a broom. The interesting moment, however, was near. I was initiated into the sig- nificance of * La Grande Muette,” the Army, and got a pretty accurate notion of ‘“ Theory,” in two words, Discipline and Obedience. In another minute I am in the hands of the barber, a village lout, who grins at my Sugar is boiled with this mixture; there is no milk. At eleven o'clock, soup, with beef and beans, anda loaf of bread. At five, soup again, with the complement of beef and beans, called the “rata.” Sometimes there an “extra”—a glass of wine, or some delicacy. This is in the Captain's hands, and the amount of extras depends upon the Cap- tain's management. The great feast day is Sun- day, and. fried potatoes inake the delight of peasants or millionaires composing — the eat family. They. are all alike, all must serve— the educated, the illite- rate, the clean, and the is such unclean. They spend their first day sadly. And many a one, like neatly-made parting, and soon shaves me like a con- vict. Now I am ready to receive the insignia of my A DAY’IN THE LIFE OF A CONSCRIPT, “IT am taken to"the courtyard and presented with a gun and bayonet."’ the boy who tells this story, sighs as he thinks it is for,three years. Frances Keyzer, (From copyright photographs by Paul Génaux, Parts.) 117

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. HE visit of the China Squadron to Japan arouses such a multiplicity of reflections that it is quite impossible for the paragraphist to approach it from any standpoint likely to please all his readers. Careful consideration, however, will probably incline a fair majority to the opinion that the event is best regarded as a sort of “tailpiece ” to a long chapter of Naval history, the opening of which lies a good deal further back than the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. It is a chapter curiously packed, not so much with incidents as with efforts, some of them of the sort that Tennyson indicated when he wrote “ Not in vain the Nation's strivings, to their certain end they go,” others. more closely linked with schemes of expansion and aggrandisement. Truly those Far Eastern waters have seen queer happenings. British operations against the Taku Forts, French when it is the same Service which, less than a year ago, on the occasion of the North Sea outrage, gave the world the most impres lesson it has ever had of Naval readiness and efficiency. In passing, foo, we must not forget the added touch of appropriateness lent to the later appearance of the British Navy in its peaceful réle by the presence of Sir Gerard Noel. The late Lord Salisbury paid that officer in 1898 a magnificent compliment in connection with his sailor-like solution of the Cretan problem, and it is very pleasant to have seen Sir Gerard once more so promi- nently and congenially associated with the end of a great world trouble. Av interesting feature in connection with the recent examination of candidates for admission to the Staff College was the number of officers who qualified, but who were crowded ont, as “Kircurener’s men,” if they leave him, have a way of drifting back into an environ- ment which is certainly not one of much ease or comfort, but has peculiar attractions for the really active soldier. It was not to be expected that a Coldstreamer of the modern type, like Major R. J. Marker, D.S.O., would be content to remain for very long Private Secretary to Mr. Arnold-Forster, and no one will have been greatly surprised at his reappointment to the Personal Staff of his former Chief, whose A.D.C. he was in South Africa. Major Marker won his D.S.O. for the capture of De Wet's gun and pom-pom in Cape Colony; but he is of the stuff that wears, and would probably have come to the front somehow, even if his circumstances and antecedents had been less fortunate. He is an Etonian, and the eldest son of Mr. Richard Marker of Combe, and bis mother’s father was the ninth Baron Digby. THE OFFICERS OF THE QTH VOLUNYEER BALLALION OF This battalion was raised during the early days of the on its high state of efficiency. The names of the o Greyorson, Captain Blair, Captain and Adjutant Macnab, Lieutenar Front row, standing—Surgeon-Captain Cumming, Back row, standing—Quartermaster A. Gordon, Lieutenant 1 J. S. T. Cameron, and Captain Hill. Surgeon-Captain Mowat. China and Japan, a Russian bid for Naval mastery, Germany’s exhibition of a mailed South African War. cers in the group are Colonel James Clark (comn Surgeon-C ylor, Lieuter and Lieutenant J. Ferguson. extent this is very gratifying; but it cuts both ways, and to those who know these things it is bombardments of Chinese cities, war oe editors say, for want of space. Yo some fist; and’ now Japan supreme, and a fleet of English \war-vessels paying a visit of mingled comradeship and _ congratulation to our victorious ally. Tue mere fact that the British Squadron on the China’ Station is so much reduced is in itself an omen of Far Eastern tranquillity, and we may be sure that the welcome accorded by the Navy of Japan to Sir Gerard Noel's cruisers has been none the less cordial by reason of: the part which’ the augmented Squadron played during the war in keeping the ring,and the scrupulous exactitude with which it observed the obligations of neutrality. Happy is the Fighting Service which in the course of a few short weeks can take such an honourable part in such honourable functions as the evtente ‘cordicle festivities and this ceremonial -visit to Japan, more especially not altogether satisfactory to see such a long list of disappointed candidates, especially in view of the fact that so many are able to “write p.s.c. after their names as the result of nomination only. Perhaps the present state of affairs is but the transition between former conditions and a future system, in which every successful candidate will have been both specially nominated and have given strong proof of intellectual superiority. For there is some danger in going to extremes, either by making rendering the examination difficult. nomination too frequent, or by too profoundly From some accounts we are led to believe that ady the Staff institution; but the greater probability is that here, as in so much else connected with our Army, we are at the College is becoming an idez parting of the ways, and wondering whether we shall pick the right one. 118 At the recent Royal Volunteer Review by the King at Front row, sitting, from lett to right anding), Lieutenant ain K Mack Douglas, at R. Moncrieff, Lieutenant Cowan, Lieutenant J. C. H. Hamilton, THE KOYAL SCOTS (LUTHIAN REGIMEN1), ‘dinburgh, the regiment was complimented Captain Lowson, Captain Collow-Campbell, Captain Colonel J. C. Wardrop, Captain T. Clark, Captain las, Lieutenant Lucas, Lieutenant Pearson, and He is no stranger to the Shiny East, as he was formerly A.D.C., first to the Governor of Ceylon, and later to the Viceroy of India. A yorabLe record is that of Admiral Sir Richard Tracey, K.C.B., who was recently awarded the Good Service Pension of £300 per annum, vacant by the death of Admiral Sir Arthur Cochrane. For, in addition to service in the Baltic in 1854, Admiral Tracey is one of the few surviving officers who took part in the Naval operations against Japan in 1863, including the action with the forts at Kagosima, and the attack on the batteriesin the Straits of Simono-Seki. Sir Richard Tracey is well remembered as a former Admiral Super- intendent of Malta Dockyard, and as an ex- President of the Royal Naval College. Among his distinctions is the possession of the Chinese Imperial Order of the Double Dragon. Sir Richard married in 1887 the Hon. Adelaide Constance Rohesia de Courcy, only child of the twenty-ninth Baron Kingsale.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. THE PORTSMOUTH RESERVE DIVISION REAR-ADMIRAL R. C. GROOME AND HIS STAFF. Flag-Lieutenant R. H. Ames; Sub-Lieutenant Viscount Curzon, R.N.V.R., who has-gone to India in the ‘‘ Renown ’'; Rear-Admiral Groome ; Mr the Admiral’s secretary; and Captain E. S. Fitzherbert (From a copyright photograph by Dinham, Torquay.) p ur Hall, Everyone who daily cleanses the mouth and teeth with Odol will soon discover, from a general sense of freshness and stimulated energy, how beneficial is the purification of the mouth with this preparation.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE RACING SEASON RIGHT, keen weather, and a_ pro- gramme which included the Clear- well Stakes, the Newmarket Oaks, and the Champion Stakes, were more than sufficient to account for the pl animation which prevailed when the Second October Meeting commenced on the 17th inst. with the race for the Selling Plate of 1o0-sovs., in which backers very nearly went astray, for it was only in the last stride that Guigne managed to wear down St. Bernard II. and win by a short head. Black Arrow, whose appearance on a race-course was signalised by all the brilliant dash and speed which are the attributes of a race-horse of the highest class, has in his later races given such de- plorable exhibitions of temper that in the estimation of most people he has completely fallen from his high estate; but in cantering down to the post for the Clearwell Stakes he moved in such style that once more the public entrusted him with their con- fidence, only, however, to be bitterly de- ceived, for after showing all his old speed for about three furlongs he would have no more of it, and a good race home re- sulted in the victory of Levanger by a neck from Anniversary II., with Larino beating Gingal by half a length for third place. The winner is a well-bred colt, by Amphion out of Puppet by Sterl and breeders will no doubt make a note of the fact that Lally is also a son of Amphion. In the Newmarket Cherry Lass made some amends for her defeat in the St. Leger, and completely silenced those who were of opinion that she could not stay, for in a strongly-run race she had no difficulty at all in giving 9-lb. and a two-lengths beating to Adula over the last mile and three- quarters of the Cesarewitch course. The Champion Stakes came next tor decision. There were only two runners; but one was the famous Pretty Polly, and the other Hackler's Pride, twice returned the winner of the Cambridgeshire. Both the mares looked well, and for some seven furlongs the terrific speed of Hackler’s Pride enabled her not only to hold her own with her famous antagonist, but to give superficial observers an opportu- nity of shouting “‘ The mare’s beat!" Hardly had the thought found voice, when Pretty Polly shot to the front, and the race was over. What Gallinule’s daughter really is, and of what she is capable, probably no one will ever know; for, except for her solitary defeat in France, none ot her opponents has ever been able to make her gallop. The remainder of the day's racing was not of special interest, ° THE WINNER OF THE CESAREWIT THE CHAMPION STAKES AT NEWMARKET, Mr. Willoughby starting Pretty Polly and Hackler’s Pride. and it will suffice to say that Mirida won the Suffolk Nursery Plate; that Mida (g-st. 5-Ib.), Lrother Bill (g-st. 5-lb.),and Borghese (8-st.7-Ib.) finished in the order named for the Welter Handicap; and that Tankard beat Carstone by a head in the Royal Stakes. Those who were unable to be present at Newmarket on Wednesday missed the oppor- tunity of witnessing one of the finest dis- plays of stamina and courage ever furnished by a race-horse; and it will be long before the finish for the Cesarewitch of 1905 fades from the memory, Hammerkop (8-st. glb.) fighting it out foot by foot, and almost inch by inch, with Merry Andrew (6-st. 11-Ib.). The desperate battle began soon after the Bushes were passed. Side by side the pair strode on ; in the Dip Merry Andrew had the best of the fighting; and aroar of “ Merry Andrew wins!” went up from the assembled thousands. But the battle was not over, for neither Dillon nor Hammerkop was beaten. Once more the mare drew level; for a few strides they H. Major Eustace Loder's Hammerkop, by Gallinu’e—Concession, with B. Dillon up, and Mr, Purcell Gilpin, her tra er (From copyright photographs by W. A. Rouch.) vill, raced, with no advantage on either side, then slowly the mare forged to the front; another stride or two, and Merry Andrew could do no more, and by a length and a-half Hammerkop was proclaimed the winner of the great handi- cap. Wargrave was a bad third, six lengths behind the leaders, The Page fourth, Monarda filth, and Imari sixth. Xeny gave another fine exhibition of speed in the Kennett Plate, and carried his g-st. 12-lb. home by half a length in front of Sermon (8-st. g-lb.). Hackler’s Pride cantered quietly in front of Nabot, and won the Select, Stakes at her leisure. Nairobi (7-st. 7-lb.) beat Buckminster (7-st.) by half a length in the Second October Nursery Stakes. Colonel Hall Walker's beautiful filly, Colonia, won the Cheveley Park Stakes by a length from the filly by Bend Or out of Wasp. Of the third day’s racing it can only be said that with the exception of the Challenge Stakes, the last race of the day, there was nothing of any interest whatever, except to remark that many people were sorry to see Colonia pulled out again after her severe race of the previous day; she could do no better than finish third behind Athi and His Eminence for the Prendergast Stakes. Xeny (g-st. 8-Ib.), Queen's Holiday (g-st. 5-Ib.), and Thrush (g-st. 3-lb.) came out for the Challenge Stakes, and a battle royal ensued between these three good horses, out of which the three year old Thrush emerged victorious by a neck in front of Queen's Holiday, with Xeny beaten into third place by a length. In favour of the latter it must be remembered that he has done a lot of hard work lately, and had had a somewhat severe race on the previous day. The fact that the Middle Park Plate, or the Two Year Old Derby as some folks call it, figured on the programme of the last day of the Second October Meeting, was sufficient to ensure a good attendance and to redeem the poor class of the other events on the card. The honour of this race fell to Sir D. Cooper's beautifully-bred filly, Flair, by St. Frusquin out of Glare, who made the whole of the running, and beat her stable companion, Admirable Crichton, easily by two lengths, with Gingal only beaten into third place by a head. Not only was Admirable Crichton far from being in the best of health and condition, but it was only towards the latter stages of the race that he succeeded in getting properly balanced and settled to his stride. The filly is undoubtedly a good one, but I fully expect that next season the colt will prove to be the better of the two. CaurIRE.

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Oct. 28th, 1905, THE KING. ANv HIS LITERARY NOTES... “PECIAL interest attaches to a book S shortly to be published by Mr. Murray, of which the full title is “The Three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar. The Life and Letters of Thomas Masterman Hardy, Captain of the ‘Victory’ (1769-1840), with some ac- count of his comrades, Henry Digby, Captain of the ‘ Africa,’ and Charles Bullen, Captain of the ‘ Britannia,’ by A. M. Broadley and R.G, Bartelot. Up till lately it wa Three always believed that Hardy Dorset destroyed his correspondence Captains. owing to a dislike of posthumous publicity; but recently some hundreds of letters were discovered, throwing fresh light not only on the life of Hardy, but on the career of Nelson and the actions of his contemporaries. Hardy contrived to keep on good terms with both Nelson and bis wife, thougn he had no sympathy with Lady Hamilton after her arrival in England. MR. DOUGLAS SLADEN, ever “up-to- date” and “on the spot,” has published with Messrs. Treherne and Co. a * Peace" edition of his very successful book “More Queer Things about Japan.” This edition has a new preiace, warmly extolling both the Queer fighting valour and efficiency of Things the Japanese, and their magnan- about imity in accepting the terms of Japan. peace. It contains also a skeleton history- of the Russo-Japanese War from beginning to end, the bulk of which was compiled in Japan for the Japanese Chronicle, and the rest taken from English papers and other authoritative sources; and, besides this, Reuter’s digest of the Peace Terms. ' ONE of the events of the week has been the inauguration by Messrs. Cassell of the publi- cation in parts of reproductions of the famous photographs of Sir Benjamin Stone. Every- one has heard of these photographs; not many people, hitherto, have seen them, or are aware of how great an undertaking and how complete a record they constitute. Sir Benjamin Stone (besides being a mannfac- turer, a J.P., an *°P., an author, a man of science, a traveller, and a mayor Sir five times over) took up photo- Benjamin graphy because he realised of Stone's what enormous value a good and Photo- complete photographic record graphs. would be to the modern student and the future historian. There were no photographs to be had of the kind he wanted; he set to work to take them for himself. Exceptional opportunities of seeing things, exceptional keenness and promptitude in discovering what was worth taking, and exceptional skill in taking it when found, have given his photographs a reputation that can hardly be over-estimated. And he founded the National Photographic Record Association (of which he is president) to take on the work when it became too herculean even for him unaided. HIS work on the House of Commons is, per- haps, that which most deserves the title of unique, though, indeed, all his work deserves it. He is, it has been well said, “a Parliamen- tary institution’ himself; and he has made good use of his privileges. Individual members, customs, pageants, ceremonies, and the rest, he has photographed them all ; and meanwhile he was flying all over England, photographing curious customs and festivals, old building tries, street scenes, pictures < people, from dukes to beggars, anyone and anything, so long as the record would be interesting and of value. He went to Japan and * took an earthquake ; to South America, and “took” revolution; to Brazil, and “took” an eglipse. Nothing, in fact, escapes the eye of fhe camera, except what is trite, commonplace, and second-rate. * * SOME 1,200 of his 30,000 photographs are filed in the British Museum; but now, thanks to Messrs. Cassell, a large number more are to be put in reach of everybody. The specimen copy before us contains sixteen Their Subjects. photographs, and these are some of the subjects: Corby Pole Fair, and Northamptonshire cus- toms; Picking up Sixpences at Their Pub- Smithfield on Good Friday; lication. Kuutsford May Day Festival; the Welsh Eisteddfod; Swan Upping on the Thames; the Horn Dance at Abbots Bromley; and so on. The pboto- graphs are ali of the original size, for Sir VICE-ADMIRAL SIK FRANCIS AUSTEN, K.C.B. Benjamin, rightly, will not hear of “reduc- tion,’ and admirably reproduced; and each sevenpenny part will be as good as this. First, all kinds of quaint and curious customs and survivals in London and the country will be given; then a number of Sir Benjamin's unique Parliamentary pic- tures, both of people and customs, of the House at work, and of all kinds of things that cannot be seen by the constituent, even from the Strangers’ Gallery. And each photograph will REAR-ADMIRAL CHARLES AUSTEN, C.B. (Portraits from ‘‘ Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers,'’ by J. H.and E.C. Hubback. John Lane, The Bodley Head.) have a brief note, written by an expert, giving exactly the information that is wanted. None of Messrs. Cassell's excellent serial publica- tions has better deserved success than this, and none is more certain to achieve it. OUR illustrations this week come from a very interesting book, “Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers: the Adventures of Sir Francis x. Austen, K.C.B., Admiral of the Fleet, and Rear-Admiral Charles Austen,” by J. H. and Edith C. Hubback (Lane). ‘“ Adventures” is rather a strong word to use, for, strictly speaking, they had no adventures worth the name. They served their King and country well, and rose to respectable positions in the Service. But, as Jane Austen’s brothers, they deserve the very pleasant biography that their later kinsfolk Jane have given them; they deserve it Austen's for Jane's sake; for their sister Brothers, was very fond of them, and drew upon them pretty largely in her novels. The accuracy and verisimilitude of her Naval matter is notorious, and it was from them that she took it—notably the whole character and doings of William Price in ‘ Mansfield Park.” The volume contains some hitherto unpublished letters from Miss Austen, and a fine appreciation of Nelson by Francis Austen, sent in a letter to his betrothed on October 27, 1805, soon after the great Admiral’s death. Ey * * THE fiction comes pouring in so fast at this time of year that it is difficult to spare it the space it requires. We must be content with the brief mention of some others among the best novels. Mr. Vincent Brown’s book, “ The Sacred Cup,” is not so powerful as his fine “Magdalen's Husband”; but it raises an in- teresting case—that of a mild little clergyman who refuses the Sacraments in church to a man he knows to have seduced a village girl and left her to die. The war in the clergy- man’s heart between his duty and all sorts of worldly and other considerations which pull him in the opposite direction, supplies the subject of a characteristic novel. Mr. Brown's point of view is that of the Church of England. Father R. H. Benson's is that of the Church of Rome. In “The King’s Achievement” (Pit- man) he tells again the story of Henry VIII. and Anne Bullen, the fall of the monasteries, the martyrdom of Sir Thomas More, Bishop Fisher, and the others, and tells it entirely from the point of view of the Church of which he is now a priest. It is a well-told tale; but we do not like it so well as we liked “ The Light Invisible.” Father Benson is a_brother of Mr. A. C. Benson and Mr. E. F. Benson. More Novels. BOOKS TO READ. The Sword of Gideon, by J. Bloundelle-Burton. (Cassell.) Barbara Rebell, by Mrs. Bel'oc Lowndes. mann.) Love in the Lists, by K. L. Montgomery. John Carruthers: Indian Policeman, by Sir Edmund C. Cox. (Cassell.) The House of Mirth, by Edith Wharton. millan.) As Dust in the Balance, by Mrs. H. H. Penrose. (Alston Rivers.) The Benefactor, by Ford Madox Hueffer. Langham.) Lone Marie, by W. E. Norris. (Macmillan.) The Sacred Cup, by Vincent Brown. (Duckworth.) The Irrational Knot, by Bernard Shaw. (Constable.) Captains All, by W. W. Jacobs. (Hodder and Stoughton.) Fortune's Cap, ty Mary E. Blackett.) The King's Achievement, by Robert Hugh Benson. (Pitman.) Emma Lady Hamilton, by Walter Sichel. (Constable.) The Difficult Way, by Mabel Dearmer. (Smith, Elder.) The Professor's L« (Arnold.) The Seven Streams, by Warwick Deeping. The Inseparables, by James Baker. Hall.) The Brown Eyes of Mary, by E. Maria Albanesi. (Methuen,) Dilys: an Indian Romance, by F. E. Penny. and Windus.) Divers Vanities, by Arthur Morrison. (Methuen.) Brendle, by Marmaduke Pickthall. (Methuen.) Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers, by J. H.and E. C. Hub- back, (Lane.) Jane Ansten and her (Methuen.) Mcre Queer Things about Japan, by Douglas Sladen. (Treherre.) (Heine- (Unwin.) (Mac- (Brown, Mann. (Hurst and , by Mrs. Alfr.d Sidgwick. (Nash.) (Chapman and (Chatto Times, by G. E. Mitton.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. “Strength in the Sick-room.” Whenever acute illness makes solid food unsupportable, and when the stomach revolts against “fatty ” beef-teas, a steaming cup of Lemco makes a delicious life-sustaining beverage that is relished and retained by the most delicate constitution. Absolutely pure and free from fat. The original and only genuine Every jar bears the manu- Liebig Company's Extract. facturers' initials LEMCO, R.M.S.P. steam pacner company, |“ The Greatest of Card Games.” 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. fl J ; kl 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. 70 Days—£70. WINTER wm THE WEST INDIES.|[SOCIETYS FAD YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February. Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas, ABSORBING. INTERESTING. Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full part'culars, apply as above. QUIT IS A GAME OF EXTRAORDINARY MERIT. UNBOUBTEBLY over-indulgence in paper Cigarettes is in- jurious. Medical men emphatically state that it is responsible for much ill-health. A hygienic substitute is the The sooner you play It the sooner you will have a delight in games. EASILY LEARNED. ASK TO SEE IT. IN NEW GAME Have you seen our 4) U I T i QUIT SCORER? Sc ee See the Pit-Quit Papers : Lee LOR DE DINDIGUL in “The King.” CIGARETTE [All Tobacco Leaf_No Paper). It ‘ia far more satisfying, is deliciously mild, mellow to the Club Edition (the different suits printed in colours) ..._ Price 3/- alate, pure, and dispenses with the evil effects of r. i iti i is Boctors recommend and smoke them. They are aly Flain} Edition He sat vig ee . peceece 2/ delightful Whiff. You should try them. Awarded 10 Gold Medals. Sold everywhere, ff. each, Ble per $00; and by Brwray, 40, Strand. Established 125 years. PARKER BROTHERS, INC., LOVELL’S COURT, LONDON, E.C. PUBLISHERS: PIT, BID, TOOT, SHERLOCK HOLMES, etc, xi,

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Oct, 28th, 1905, THE KING AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXIV.—THE MYSTERY OF LOWESTOFT CHINA—GENUINE AND OTHERWISE. HAT there existed for a brief period a small and unimportant china factory I at Lowestoft there can be no doubt. Marryat gives a short account of it, mentioning the names of Mr. Luson as its founder, and those of Walker, Browne, Aldred, and Rickman as_ potters. It flourished between 1750 and 1770, but its products do not appear to have been characterised by any particular degree of excellence. The over-energy and lack of judgment of Mr. Chaffers are, according to Mr. M. L. Solon, responsible for the wholesale description of a vast quantity of imported Oriental porcelain, much of it bearing mono- grams or coats of arms, as Lowestolt. Mr. Solon’ makes short work of Mr. Chaffers and - his theories, which he characterises as “one of the worst mystifications _re- corded in ceramic history.” According to Mr. Solon, Mr. Chaffers failed to observe that the paste of the china he dubbed Lowestoft was manifestly of Oriental origin. As a matter of fact, there is no proof that hard porcelain was ever made at Lowestoft at all. What the little Lowestoft factory really did produce in its one oven was a coarse kind of soft china usually painted in under-glaze blue. Specimens ot this faience, inscribed with local names and the date, indicate the existence of the pottery about 1750. A large number of plaster moulds have been discovered, in- cluding one for a globular tea-pot dated 1762. Its most striking teature was a pseudo-Chinese ornamentation in under glaze blue. The initials “R.B.” denote its having been made for Robert Browne, who was still head of the firm in 1771. Browne is supposed to have obtained such knowledge as he possessed by having gained admission in disguise to the factory at either PROBABLY OF I8TH CENTURY ORIENTAL ORIGIN Recently in the possession of Miss H. Woollan. In the collection of Mr. W. W. R. Spelman. Bowor Chelsea. The information thus acquired proved totally insufficient to enable him to produce hard porcelain. ‘The factory ceased to exist in the first years of the nineteenth century. Mr. Solon, and those who agree with him, contend that Lowestoft was merely the chief distributing centre for a vast quantity of Delft and Oriental faience, and only gave its name to the wares so disposed of. The humble potters at Lowestoft were also ship-owners. They traded with Rotterdam, and Rotterdam was the centre of the mighty commerce carried on between Holland and The constant object of the Dutch was China. LOWESTOFT SAUCE-BOATS to undersell the East India Company. The Lowestoft merchant supplied them with coats- of-arms, mottoes, etc.; hence the presence of the local patronymics and armorial bearings which deceived Chaffers and brought about the evolution of his Lowestoft theory. In the Willett Collection there is a specimen treated in the usual Indo-European style, but still bearing its certificate of origin —“ Canton in China, January 24, 1791.” It is not astonishing that we hear of an emporium opened in 1770 for the sale of “a large selection of Lowestoft china” in Queen Street, Cheapside. It was nothing more nor less than the London showroom of a stock of Chinese porcelain (with or without heraldic adornments) imported by the long-headed and not too conscientious Lowestoft dealers. The A SUPPOSED LOWESTOFT VASE From the collection of!Mr. A. E. Woodward. xii, The original mould for No. 2 has been discovered. trade went on merrily until a disastrous ship. wreck and the destruction of the Rotterdam warehouse by the French appear to have put an end to it. It is strange that the patent absurdity of a small and insignificant one-oven factory supplying all the Lowestoft china purchased by the public did not at once strike Mr. Chaffers. Did the Lowes. toft potters ever decorate ware imported from China in the white? It is hardly probable. Theso-called Lowestoft style is characterised by sprays and garlands of flowers, in the colouring of which pink and purple pre- dominate. These are noticeable in the three hand- some Lowestoft (?) vases marked in gold “Swansea,” recently in the pos- session of Mr. Wood- ward of “King Charles's House,” Worcester. The paste of the real Lowestoft is coarse, semi-opaque, and o! a dirty white. The glaze is speckled with bubbles and small black spots. It bears no marks. The very small quantity ever manufactured renders specimens of it exceedingly rare. It bears no relation to the ornate vases and other ornaments which have long held brevet rank as Lowestoft on the authority of Mr. Chaffers. It is satisfactory to note that all the doubts and mystery which surround the identity of Lowestoft china should be cleared up in an important work shortly to be published by Mr. W. W. R. Spelman of Norwich, who is not only a recognised authority on the subject, but possesses a unique collection of early specimens, as well as many of the matrices lately discovered near the old works. To this subject we may return in connection with the issue of Mr. Spelman’s volume. B. A FINE EWER IN BLUE AND WHITE LOWESTOFT In the collection of Mr. W. W. R. Spelman.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE K Oct. 28th, 1905. OWESTOFT CHINA. By W. W. R. SPELMAN, The Owner of the larger part of the Fragments discovered on the Site OF THE OLD FACTORY AT LOWESTOFT. ING. ESSRS. JARROLD & SONS, LTD., London and Norwich, have M pleasure in announcing the early issue of the above peculiarly interest- ing and attractive volume, which has been written by one who has had greater opportunity, perhaps, of studying what real Lowestoft China is, than anyone, inasmuch as he is in possession of by far the most important part of the fragments discovered in 1903-4 on the site of the original Factory at Lowestoft The book is replete with 58 plates, illustrating about 250 items of this most interesting discovery, showing specimens of the clay itself, specimens of the moulds, specimens in the clay, specimens in the biscuit, specimens decorated but unglazed, and finally specimens completed. With these im- portant data the author has been enabled by careful study and comparison to elucidate much of the mystery which has enveloped this interesting subject. The work is further illustrated by 39 plates of specimens in the author's collection (which numbers some 700 pieces), of which 26 are beautifully executed in colours. PRICE 3 GUINEAS NET. For Prospectus apply. . JARROLD & SONS, LTD., NORWICH. Tue Misses H.8 I. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection o: Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, an: Hepplewhite Furniture. . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, eic. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in RarE Books AND Fine Liprary EDITIONS OF STANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, rst Editions of 17th, 18th, and roth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently issued—Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. BOOK PLATES (EX-LIBRIS). Catalogue of the extensive series of duplicate plates from the famous collection formed by the late Sin AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON FRANKS, K.C.B.,, ete. Part I. Now Ready. ELLIS, 29, New Bond Street, London, W. BOOK CATALOGUES FREE. Topography, Sporting, Genealogical Works, First Editions, and Library Editions of Standard Books. WALTER NIELD, 29, Bath Street, BRISTOL. The Highest Prices given for Large or Small THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hatdy. Good letters| wanted.—827, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. £2 oflered.—829, THe Kinc's EXCHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHIN Information or Copies —262, THE Kinc's Excua |264, Tue Kine’s ExcuanG WANTED. Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790. — WANTED. GS, Etc. —continued. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE KinG's ExcHANGE, of any Prints showing NGE FOR SALE. E. BOOKS: | Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval|engagement between the ‘'‘ Shannon "’ and *t Chesa x c cab Occurrences.—154, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. | "after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, Tur| _ © series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. | Kinc’s Excuance Digby.—817A, THE Kino's CHANGE ist, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘ which in| pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by | officers of the Royal Navy." Signed by J. W Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns.—179, THE KING'’s EXCHANGE. A set o. the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE. “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir her marriage.—268, THE K Topographical Prints Sandleford Priory, Newbu Bath ; Wolfeton House, D Devon.—269, THE K Contemporary Portrait of Fanyy Burney prior to wanted ; Prints of any of the Ships in the vy especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 133A, The Kuino's EXCHANGE The Tichborne Trial, in 8° volumes (folio), in original. boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn’s charge to the jury, ING's EXCHANGE old Views of ry; Shokerwick House, orset; or Shute House, =XCHANG y about 1755, 2 1780-85, pues by M. Swinney, of Birmingham | operations.—-270, THE KinG’s ExcitaNGE volumes. — 134A, THE KinG's ExCHANGE. hp ottere Per poree wine's ESCEANGE Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the set or volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. | discoverer of the Bermudas 1 offered. — 271, THE tos. each offered.—184, THE K1NG's Eacainee: KinG's ExCHANGE f PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upbam, xceptionally fine colour Print of Madame —185, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. dedicated to Princess Augusta, 1801; John Penn| Récamier. Original Drawing of English military Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones. —| drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho| costume by Vernet.—223a, THE KinG's EXCHANGE 186, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE. published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892.—187, Tue KinG's ExcHANGE. |aluncheon,"' ** The Book of Archery,"’ and any other works on frying sprats and Queen C Toxophily; any Naval and Military Calendars.—|1791. 6s. each offered 188, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. | PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav-| Glass Transfer Pictur ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, Tue Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Kinc's EXCHANGE. 4 N offered.—526, THE KinG's Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Wedgwood or Worcest Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE|the names and numbers of private lodges —527, KinG's EXCHANGE. Tue Kine's ExcHancE. Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812 Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that Good price offered —272, THE KinG's ExCHANGE Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘t John Bull taking 1798; ‘t Royal Economy," George III —273, THE KING's EXCHANGE CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Roy torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Country, etc.—224a, THE Kin ally, His- own and 3'S EXCHANGE. harlotte toasting muffins, GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. — 608s, THE KinG's | EXCHANGE. Wanted, high-class yarrick, Queen Good price | es CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Worcester Dessert An exceptionally beautiful | Service; best period-and very lovely decorative with | paintings.—524a, THE KinG’s ExcHANGE. | Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all | different),—525a, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. EXCHANGE. er Masonic Jugs, xiil.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes. HE behaviour of the Halle spring wheel during its recent 4,000-mile trial under the observation of the Automobile Club, v hardly such as to inspire much faith in its reliability. The first 1,395 miles were covered without mishap, but thenceforth repairs and adjustments, often of a very serious character, were frequently necessary. At 1,500 miles the ofl back wheel was removed to the works and practically rebuilt, the work occupying four men for over thirteen hours. The operation was repeated at the end of another 1,300 miles, when the off front wheel was also found to require repairs. At 3,179 miles the near-side back wheel was repaired, involving a delay of over eleven hours, the remainder of the distance being covered with only comparatively minor adjustments and repairs in the motor-house. The most frequent source of trouble appears to have been the splitting of the spokes of the wheels. Aster engines are well known to motorists in every part of the world, and several firms in this country have been in the habit for a long time past of importing the motors for their cars from the Aster Company of Paris. Among them were the Argyll Company, who, however, have now entered into an agreement whereby they will in future construct at their new works at Alexandria Aster engines for use in Argyll cars, and also for the Aster Company itself. In order to ensure that these engines shall be identical in every respect with those turned out by the French firm, the two com- panies concerned have arranged to obtain their materials from the same sources, and a staff of specially-selected workmen will be brought over from Paris in order to operate the new plant which is being laid down. One of the latest purchasers of an Argyll car is Sir Michael Hicks Beach. * : The examinations which are now held periodically in London and the provinces by the Automobile Club have served to reveal the ignorance of many important matters that prevails among paid drivers, At one examination it is said that about half of the candidates appeared to be unaware of the regulation which requires a motorist to stop if the person in charge of a horse holds up his hand. It is whispered that cases of absolute ignorance of the existence of a speed limit have not been unknown. At the last examination held in London, however, a much larger percentage of candidates were successful in obtaining the club's driving certificate than at any previous test; so that one may infer that aspirants for this honour have realised the necessity for making them- selves thoroughly acquainted with the law of the highway so far as it relates to motor-cars. No one can be regarded as a properly-qualified driver unless he possesses a fairly compre- hensive knowledge of the Motor-car Acts. a A new type of petrol landaulette is promised for next season by Messrs. C. S. Rolls, which will be the equal of the electromobile in silence and elasticity, and at the same time free from the defects, notably the limited range of action, which are apparently inseparable from the vehicle propelled by electricity. The details of the design of this new automobile are being kept secret for the present; but we are informed that to outward appearances it will resemble closely the most successful THE WINNER OF THE VANDERBILT CUP RACE, electric carriages in London, and will be equally suitable for town or country work. : x The Automobile Association of Bengal will hold reliability trials extending over five days, commencing on January 26. The competing vehicles will be divided into three classes: A,, cars costing over £500 in London; B., cars costing over £225; C., cars costing £225 or under. The total run will be 598 miles, and the trial will commence and end at Calcutta. There will be a special prize in each class for cars the bond fide property of, and driven by, the owner, who must be a member of the association. % 4 x Messrs. Weldhen and Bleriot, the makers of the well-known lamps for motor-cars, have invented a new light which is said to be twenty- four times more powerful than acetylene. With this new illuminant there is no generator carbide or water, but merely a little petrol contained in a small reservoir on the side of the lamp, and a cylinder of oxygen in a boy placed in any convenient position on the car. The petrol vapour and the oxygen cause a small pastille of rare earths to become incan- descent, with the result that a light of extra- ordinary brilliance is produced. The apparatus is only fitted in specially-constructed lamps, which concentrate the rays in a narrow beam in front of the car, and a shutter is provided by which the light may be shaded when meeting horses or cyclists. We are informed that the Cannstatt Auto- mobile Supply Association have been appointed sole agents for Great Britain, Ireland, and the Colonies for the Leon-Bollée cars. M. Hemery, of the French team, on his Darracq car, which covered the course of 283 miles in 4-hr, 36-min., an average of 614 miles an hour, (From a copyright photograph by the Topical Press Agency,) xiv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1105. TOURIST EXCURSION TICKETS (FIRST CLASS) Are issued daily (Sundays excepted) throughout the year, as under : (a.) Available over lines of BOTH ISLANDS for SIX WEEKS from date of issue - 8&7. (b.) Available over NORTH ISLAND lines for FOUR WEEKS from date of issue - &&. (c.) Available over MIDDLE ISLAND lines for FOUR WEEKS from date of issue - &S. These tickets are available over Government lines only, and are obtainable as follows: a and 6 at Auckland, Onehunga, Rotorua, Thames, Napier, Hastings, Woodville, Masterton, Wanganui, New Plymouth, and Wellington; @ and at Lyttelton, Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru, Palmerston, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Mosgiel, Milton, Lawrence, Clinton, Invercargill, and Bluff Railway Stations. Tourist Excursion Tickets may be extended for any period not exceeding four weeks on payment of an extension fee of £1 tos. per week, or portion of a week, on application to the Station-master at any of the above-mentioned stations before the expiration of original ticket. THERMAL SPRINGS OF THE NORTH ISLAND. ROTORUA HOT LAKES, WAITOMO CAVES, TE AROHA AND OKOROIRE HOT SPRINGS. Round-Trip Excursion Tickets are issued throughout the year, as under: 1. From Auckland to Thames by rail, Thames to Auckland by steamer, or ROUND TRIP: First Class, 21s.; Second Class, 15s. 2. From Auckland to Rotorua, thence to Thames by rail, Thames to Auckland by Steamer, or vice versa. ; ROUND TRIP: First Class, 32s. 6d.; Second Class, 21s. 3- Auckland to Hangatiki, Hangatiki to Rotorua, and Rotorua to Thames by rail, Thames to Auckland by steamer, or vice versa. ROUND TRIP: First Class, 39s.; Second Class, 24s. These tickets are available for three months from date of issue. _ The journey may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop after travelling ten miles from the original starting station, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. For convenience of railway passengers desirous of visiting the Waitomo Caves, and staying over night, a cottage with a caretaker in charge has been provided at Hangatiki. The caretaker will provide hot water and furnish stretchers at a charge of 1s. for each person. Visitors require to provide their own food and blankets. For further particulars of trains and coach and steamer services in connection with tourist excursions, see Official Pocket Time Table issued by the Railway Department, which can be obtained at railway stations, price one penny. The Railway Department is not responsible for the coach or steamer services conducted by private enterprise, and is not answerable for their fulfilment. Head Office, Wellington, November, 1905. BY ORDER. xv.

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Oct. 28th, 1905, THE KIN AND HIS ashions of To-day & To-morrow. HE leading colours for the moment for day wear are decidedly all tones of prune, heliotrope, and the so-called wine shade. These are widely used for all tailor-mades, afternoon gowns, coats and mantles of all descriptions, and after the pretty russet browns and novel shades of green, these are rather a welcome change, and prove warm-looking and becoming to most people. Messrs. Marshall and Snelgrove’s window was most artistically dressed in all these new tones of colourings. By the by, what a wonderful difference the recent alterations make to the fagade. Their show-rooms as usual are resplendent in all the newest Parisian modes. There are, amongst other models, some charming evening gowns, in all styles and prices; one in white radium and figured net, in a novel design over helio- | trope taffetas, which lent a_ particularly solt and pretty effect to the whole. The bodice had_ knife- pleatings of lace and motives of coarse white lace; the sleeves were also of the figured net, with corresponding trim- ming introduced. Another was in ivory silk and lace, with 4 {rilled appliqués of lace in large scollops very originally arranged on the skirt; the bodice was draped, and had a new elbow - | ee sleeve. Anextremely elegant model was of broderie — Anglaise and insertions of French lace. This was fashioned as a long coat, which fell gracefully almost to the end of the skirt; it fitted the figure perfectly, and the waist was defined by a draped pointed band. Some cel blue velvet was prettily introduecd on one side of the bodice part. The skirt was of white taffetas, with lace to correspond. Another style was in mous- seline de soie, with black and white sequined laces very cunningly assimi- lated. A reseda green swathed belt gave the necessary tone of colour. One pretty evening dress of soft silk or taffetas, lined silk, which can be had in and is well one AN EVENING GOWN IN almost any shade, is very moderately priced at 6} guinea worth that, for Messrs. Marshall and Snelgrove’s gowr well cut. favourite piece of cake or sweet, and, as our illustration shows, this veritable piece de résistance. vening gown is of black panne, with a beautilul front of spotted lisse and lace, which effects are carried out most tastefully on skirt and bodice. — Black velvet ribbon in The whole is beautifully cut, and are always I am saving the best until the last, like a child saves his a Phis charming a narrow width finishes the flounces. (From a copyright photic graph by the Dover Street S UBEEEL BURR CT Be > oe ODES SESE PRINS EASES BLACK PANNE (Messrs. Marshall and Snelgrove, Oxford Street, W. Xvi. hangs in most graceful folds. There were so many delightful things to see here, that I could with difficulty leave the spacious salons, | had to give a glance at their tailor-mades, and was struck with a most advantageous little costume in the form of an improved Norfolk coat and skirt. The coat was lined silk, and had a velvet roll collar and cuffs; the one I saw was in fine black tweed, but it can be made in any colour, for the moderate suin of three guineas. | mention this particularly as I happen to have been asked so often lately ¢ by mothers “of large families of girls where a moderate-priced well-cut tailor- made can be ob- tained. They cannot do_ better than secure these at once, and they will marvel, as I did, at the excellent value of the same. There is a marked improvement in the style and cut of the blouse this season, and the designs are really so numerous, and the materials and silks of which they are composed are so varied, that it + ES would take more space than I can afford to go into details; but I think of all establishments that make a speciality of — this article, I know ot very few whose blouses are so well- fitting and well finished as those of Messrs. Tudor Brothers of Bromp- ton Road. This firm seem to have caught the Lrompton fever, and are certainly show- ing very tempting garments in all de- partments. Their Paris-cut blouses are worth trying. Fancy bands and collars and purses and bags seem to be increasing in new designs almost daily, and the shop windowsshow a most bewildering variety in all of these. The newest boas have loops of very thick chenille intro- duced amongst the petallike chiffon and other materials; they are very dainty light-looking, and are a welcome change to the feather boa. Veils are so universally worn as hat trimmings in Paris just now, that a distinction has to be made between the hat veil and the face veil, the latter being now generally called the complexion veil. The cold winds are bringing the gauze veils to the fore, as they are so much warmer, aud prevent a certain unbecoming tiut. on prominent features at any rate; if they do not entirely prevent this, it is not so noticeable. Muffs are being made in velvets to match the’ costumes, in the R. D. AND WHITE LACE, ~ and large flat bag shapes.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER. ~~. Prepared only by the . . . Prevents the Hair from falling off. Restores Gray or White Hair to its ORIGINAL COLOUR, Being delicately perfumed, it leaves no unpleasant odour. IS NOT a dye, and therefore does not stain the skin even white linen. Should be in every house where a HAIR RENEWER | is needed. Ask your Chemist or Hair-Dresser for THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER. Price 3s. 6d. per large Bottle. ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG GO., Ltd., 33, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. - . THE IMPROVED Diamond BAKING & EGG POWDERS, The Best and Cheapest known, Have stood the sharp test of public opinion for upward of MANUFACTURERS . . . FISHER @ CO., Ltd., NORWICH. IN PACKETS (containing )from 6d. to KET c for six stamps on applicatic PAC Si SOUTHALL‘ SANITA BITTERS. An Unequalled Appetiser and Tonic. OF ALL WINE MERCHANTS. S&P. 412 For Indigestion, Headache, Biliousness, Constipation, Sea Sickness, INVALUABLE FOR LADIES, WHELPTONS| PURIFYING] a 8, 14, and 33 stamps. G. WHELPTON, 4, Crane Court, Fleet St., London. CONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANI’S HIGH-OLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANI'’S Cigarettes receive the Highest Awards at all International Exhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyors throughout the WORLD. TEOFANI & CO., LONDON. THE GARDEN Weekly. PRIOE td. Published at the Offices of “Country Lira," Liaitep Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; and by Georcz Newnes, Lt 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. 20, tds From all Drapers, L half-a-century. THE ORIGINAL AND BEST. SAMPLE me each size 1, 2 and 4, post free to the LADY MANAGER, 17, Bull wham, SHEETS for Accouche: ment! in three sizes, 18, 28. and 2g. 6d. each Les! Outfittersand Chemists. of three size treet, E HORTICULTURAL BUILDERS, NORWICH. DESIGNS AND EST.MATES SUBMITTED. No. 75.—MELON & CUCUMBER FRAME, aft. by 6ft. £115 0, raft. by 6tt. .. £3150 ft: by oft. | 4150 2 15 O| 16ft. by oft. ... GARDEN FRAMES in great variety. No. 77. VIOLET FRAME, ft. by aft. ... Es similar to No. 75, with Two Lights... =}30/ on Orders of 40s. value to most CARRIAGE PAID ° occ33 si ia ea giant? SULPHOLINE SKIN LOTION. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Entirely fade away. xvii. » or | BOULTON’& PAUL, .r0, 4 To obtain true comfort, rapidity, and economy in writing, there is only one way: BANISH INKPOTS, PENHOLDERS, and SCRATCHY STEEL PENS, and use a “Swan Fountain | It combines all that is best in Fountain Pens without any of the faults common to many. The literary man, journalist, business man, or in fact anyonc who uses a pen atall will find a“ Swan’’a necessity once they have tried it, Time and constant work cffect no change. Any hand suited 10/6, 16/6, 25/- UPWARD: POST F First and Best. Sold by all Stationers talogue, post free. MABIE, TODD, & BARD, 80 High Holborn, London,w.c ANCHES. 93, Che EC, 798 r BIRKBECK BANK ESTABLISHED 1852, Current Accounts, 2 % Interest allowed on minimuin monthly balances when not drawn below £100. | Derosits. 24% Interest allowed on Veposit Accounts. Advances made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. Apply C. F. Ravenscrorr, Secretary, | Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. | | EsTAaBLisHeD 35 YEARS (1870). | cae CHARING CROSS BANK. 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, E.C., and 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London. Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted ata few hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trate and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without removal. “Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. ‘Distance no object. Easy terms, feo 24 per cent. allowed on Current account balances. | DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. | Subject to 3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal Per cent. per annum, eee “ * Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid quarterly.” The Termin. able Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent, and are a safe investment, Write or call for Prospectus. - . HJ. TALIS } Joint Managers. og SEGARS Quality — Quality alone— has obtained for them Numerous Prize Medals and an Annual Sale of 8,000,000 upwards. Test that Quality. OF ALL P. INCIPAL DEALERS, Beware of Inferior Imitations. MEDICAL GALVANISM HAS CONQUERED some of the most obstinate com- plaints afterall other remedies have failed. FHALE'S IMPROVED ELECTRIC BELTS and BATTERIES for wearing next the body without blistering or injuring the skin. These appliancesare PERFECT GENERATORS OF ELECTRICITY, and are most comiortable in wear. Price One Guinea. JRHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, and GOUT are speedily REMOVED by this powerful Agent. ERLECTRIC BELT and SUSPENSOR, price 42s. for MEN, for VARICOCELE, Nervous Debility, and Exhaustion, Bladder Weakness, etc. Pampiilets Gratis. Consultations Free, HALE & SON, Medical Galvanists, 117, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.

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Oct. 28th, 1905. THE PARTRIDGE HOT POT EN CASSEROLE. Rutter a casserole lightly and put in a layer of onion, blanched and sliced, then on this a layer of fillets of partridge, after seasoning them with coralline pepper and salt. Sprinkle over this button mushrooms and finely-minced parsley, and chives or shallot, cover with a layer of sliced mutton kidneys, and, if at hand, some bearded oysters, and finish with a layer of thinly-sliced parboiled potatoes. Now repeat these layers, finishing with one of potatoes. Have ready some good game stock, add a little sherry or light red or white wine to this, pour it into the casserole, cover with buttered paper, stand the casserole in a tin of boiling water in the oven, and bake for one and a-half to two hours. If a hot cup- board is not available for transporting the casserole, it can be heated up at the lunching place without detriment if it is stood in an outer pan of boiling water. GALANTINE OF SADDLE OF LAMB. For this the saddle should have three or four bones of the best end of the neck attached to it. Do not trim the flaps of the flanks, but lay the saddle skin downwards on the board, and remove the kidneys, fat, and inner fillets. Now takea short sharp knife and detach the rib bones one by one till the spine is reached, then detach this also without severing the outer skin, when all the bones of the saddle will be out, and the meat can be flattened out on the board. Have ready a nice forcemeat, adding to this the lamb’s kidneys and fillets of meat removed at first. After brushing over the saddle inside with beaten egg, cover it with a nice forcemeat, arranging the lamb's kidneys and fillets of meat taken from it, draw up the ends of the flanks together, en- closing the forcemeat, etc., and sew it up all round. Now wrap up and tie securely, and. stew in good stock very gently for three and a-half to four hours. When done let it remain in the broth to partly cool for half-an-hour, then take it out and put it to press for the night. In the morning unweight it, remove the cloth, scraping off any fat, and then wipe with a hot cloth to remove any particles of fat. Now glaze it and serve with any suitable garnish to taste. CHARTREUSE OF APRICOTS. Line a mould with lemon or liqueur flavoured jelly and garnish it with leaves of angelica and daisies, made with half a glacé apricot for the centre and split almonds for the petals. Nowstanda mould in the centre of the decorated one, and fill up the space between the two with more of the jelly. When this is set firmly pour a little hot water into the inner mould, remove it, and fill up the space thus left with an apricot cream, prepared as follows; Put the con- tents of a can of apricots inte a lined pan with twe ills of water, a wiuegiassful of brandy, wine, or liqueur to taste, and five or six ounces of the Glebe pulveris.d cane sugar. Bring these just to the boil together, then strain off the syrup, remove any kernels, and rub the fruit through a fine hair sieve. Dissolve an ounce of fine leaf gelatine in the syrup, and mix this while still warm with the apricot pulp, whip in a gill and a-halt of stifly-whipped cream, and use the mixture just as it is on the point of setting to fill up the jelly-lined mould. Stand on ice for an hour or so before packing, and do not turn out till required for table. Any fruit can be used like this instead of apricots, and the jelly, of course, varied to taste. LITTLE CHOCOLATE CAKES. Beat half a pound of butter to a cream, mix in four ounces of castor sugar and two ounces of Fry’s powdered vanilla chocolate, and work THE KING. AND HIS KING’S MENU. SEASONABLE SHOOTING LUNCHEON. PartripGe Hor Pot EN CassEROLk, TERRINE A LA Nerac. GALANTINE OF SADDLE oF LaMB. Potato Savap. CHARTREUSE OF APRICOTS. Littte CuocoLaTe Cakes. CaMEMBERT CHEESE AND Biscuits. Cake anb Fruit. together for ten minutes, then mix in alter- nately by degrees four whole raw eggs and four ounces of fine well-dried and sifted flour. Work altogether for about a quarter of an hour, then pour the mixture into a buttered and papered tin that has been dusted with equal quantities of flour and castor sugar. Bake for about thirty minutes. When the cake is quite cold cut it into little shapes fancied (or it can, of course, be left as it is), and ice the top or whole of these with choco- late glacé, and strew the tops with chopped almonds, pistachios, or rough white loaf sugar. SEASONABLE PICKLES AND PRESERVES. HOUGH for everyday household nse most people buy the ordinary pickles and preserves, there are many of the daintier kinds, such as fruit jellies (other than the ubiquitous red currant) and the American sweet pickled fruits which are decidedly dear if bought, but can be prepared at home quite cheaply, especially when the fruit is to be had for the trouble of gathering. Apropos of the sweet pickled fruits, it may be mentioned for the benefit of those who do not yet know them, that they have a toothsome piquancy, which, asa rule, specially appeals to those who like the sour fruit compétes LITTLE CHOCOLATE CAKES. (Specially prepared and photographed for this paper.) served in Germany with meat and game. Certainly, most people who have once tasted them will think them well worth making, as they are at present decidedly dear over here when bought. I offer, therefore, the following recipes for the various pickles and preserves which can be prepared now, and, in many cases, till Novem- ber or later. The chief essentials to success are to mind the fruit is gathered in dry weather, and that the sugar used is really cane, pure and unadulterated. If care is taken to get the Glebe brand, its purity can be absolutely relied on. It is worth while, therefore, to take a little trouble to xviii. ensure this, even, if necessary, writing to the head office of the Glebe Sugar Refining Company at St. George’s House, Eastcheap, London, E.C., to ask them to arrange for one’s local grocer ur stores to stock it when he does not already doso. For preserves and the sweet pickles the vinegar must, of course, be the best “white wine” procurable, and the “ Escoffier ” brand of this can be thoroughly recommended for all fine pickles. Indeed, unless prepared to use really good materials it is not worth while troubling to make these delicate store things, as otherwise their flavour is not sufficiently superior to bought ones. Then the preserving pan must be of copper or dull metal for the jellies and preserves, while for the sweet pickles the vinegar must be boiled up in a porcelain lined or enamelled pan—on no account use a metal one for vinegar or anything containing it, as it is dangerous in the extreme. This applies, of course, to chutnies, which must be cooled in a lined pan. For the sweet pickles the proportions of sugar and spice to the quart of vinegar vary from one pound of sugar, an ounce of allspice, two cloves, a blade of mace, and a quarter ounce each of ginger-root and cinnamon, up to eight pounds of sugar, two ounces of allspice, four blades of mace, two ounces each of cloves and ginger-root, and an ounce of cinnamon. The proportions given in the following American recipes generally prove acceptable to English palates for the particular fruits named. Of course, smaller quantities of fruit than those given can be done by the same recipes if the proportions are adhered to. PickLtep DamMsons.—Pick and wipe seven pounds of damsons (rejecting any bruised or broken-skinned fruit) and put them in a deep stone jar. sprinkling two pounds of crushed loaf sugar (or the Glebe granulated cane answers splendidly for this purpose) between them inlayers. Boil two pounds of loaf sugar, with a pint of best white wine vinegar, and an ounce each of cloves and stick cinnamon, and half an ounce of root ginger altogether in a lined saucepan, pour over the damsons, cover the jar with bladder, and put it ina pan with enough cold water in it to come nearly to the - top of the jar. Put the lid on the pan, bring the water to the boil, and simmer for about three hours. The pan is then lifted off the stove and stood aside with the jar in it till the water is cold. The jar is then lifted out and covered with another bladder before storing. If liked, the fruit, etc., can be divided between six or seven small jars; in this case about an hour and a-half will be found sufficient time to cool them, but increase the quantity of vinegar by rather more than a gill, allowing three tablespoonfuls of vine- yar to each little jar of fruit. PickLeD PEars.— Pears pickle exceedingly well. Take the fruit when just ripe, peel it very thinly and smoothly, halve and core and wash quickly in cold water. Meantime for every nine pounds of pears bring to the boil together a quart of fine white wine vinegar, three pounds of sugar, half an ounce of cinnamon, a teaspoonful of allspice, and the rind of a lemon. Skim the pickling mixture when it boils, then put in as many pears as will lie side by side without overcrowding, and boil quickly till the pears are soft but not discoloured. They are then lifted out with a skimmer, and put into jars carefully, round side uppermost, and being particular not to prick or touch them with a fork. When all the pears have been done like this pour the syrup over them and set aside for two or three days, then pour off the liquor from them, let it just boil up again, return it to the jars, and finally close them down very tightly.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Oct. 28th, 1905. Why not have a Healthy and Beautiful Skin? E ask this question in all seriousness, because discomfort from skin trouble is quite unnecessary, and nothing is more unpleasant or annoying. You cannot look nice if you have red or rough skin, or any breaking out upon its surface. The irritation is frequently so great as to make the sufferer exceedingly uncomfortable, and restful sleep becomes impossible. The first question is, therefore, “ What is a Skin Trouble?” If the health of the outer or scarf skin is affected some form of skin trouble results. If, for instance, too much oil is secreted by the oil glands, it accumulates on the surface and in the glands, and produces a muddy complexion or face spots. If, on the other hand, the supply of oil is scanty, the skin is rendered irritable, and looks red, rough, cracked, or neglected, and eczema follows. If there is undue pressure on the scarf skin, it becomes thickened, anda corn or bunion forms. Then, again, the scarf skin GOLD MEDAL /| FOR DINING & DRAWING ROOMS Gocoa It imparts that delightful feeling of youthful energy so necessary to the full enjoyment of a strenuous life. “Her grace of motion and of look, The smooth and swimming majesty of step and tread, may be unhealthy and give rise to chronic eczema or psoriasis, or the blood may be impure and cause sores, for, as Shakespeare says: “Diseased nature oftentimes breaks forth in strange eruptions.” Other skin troubles are due to microbes or microscopic fungi eating into the surface, as in ringworm, or the perspiration may be acid and contain excess of impurities and so cause irritation or inflammation, as in rheumatic or gouty eczema, nettlerash, and shingles. The scarf skin may even be temporarily destroyed by a burn, scald, or acute eczema, but whatever the cause of discomfort or disfigurement, the one question asked by the sufferer is : “ How can I get relief and make my skin clear, pure, and healthy ?” The answer is very simple. Some twenty years ago a well-known doctor discovered “ Antexema,” a cooling, healing liquid, which is pleasant to use, and when applied is scarcely seen on the skin. Its effects are magical, and “Loved of all Ladies.” The Outdoor Girl, the Athletic Girl, aye, every Girl who aspires to a healthy, vigorous body, should drink PURE The symmetry of form and feature Set the soul afloat, Even like delicious airs of flute and harp." Dean Milman, the cures so remarkable as to surprise everyone. Immediately it is applied skin irritation ceases, and you are on the road to a complete cure. For every purpose for which cold cream or some similar preparation is used, “ Antexema” will be found far more satisfactory. Roughness, chafing, irritability of the skin, and face spots are immediately removed by its use. Many emollients such as we have referred to are used merely to cool and soothe, but are not curative. “ Antexema” is superior even as regards sooth- ing and cooling properties, but in addition it heals and cures, and cannot injure even a baby’s delicate skin. “Antexema” is supplied by all Chemists and Stores at 1s. 14d.and 2s. 9d.,or can be obtained direct, post free, in plain wrapper, for 1s. 3d. We have printed another enormous edition of the family handbook, “ Skin Troubles,” which has been revised and illustrated. A copy will be sent post free to our readers, together with free trial of “Antexema,” if THE KING is mentioned, and three penny stamps are enclosed for postage and packing. Write to “ Antexema,” 83, Castle Road, London, N.W. FOR USE UNDER SHADES XIN.

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Oct. 28th, 19065. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — Iv. — ABSENCE OF PeNaLtins.—Other provoking mistakes in the new game are the calling of the wrong card and the calling of “high” erroneously. We have more than once had to play with those who mistake a g for a 6, and have called E5, E6, when they played Es, Eg. Whereupon the luckless holder of E6 naturally exclaims “ Excuse me,” and the former player forthwith takes back Eg, and says E5 Quit.” Thisis very annoying and ought not to occur. In the other, there is no penalty imposed on those who cry “ high” unlawfully, as is instanced in the case of the same Abbess. who last winter “ had jumped to her feet and cried ‘ Corner in Wheat,’ ” though her corner was really in rye. At the game of Pit, we believe, she was credited with a corner, but in the cheaper commodity, no penalty being asked for, though we considered her mistake as bad as calling “corner” without a “corner,” and urged in such cases a deduction of 20, the equivalent of a “Bear corner in Rye” being credited the lady. She has now distinguished herself at Quit, and the following apostrophe indicates the extent of her mis- demeanour: “ Irrepressible Abbess, oh, why Did you eagerly shout out ‘ 10 High?’ For 11’s the hit That can corner at Quit, Though it isn't a ‘corner in rye.’ Mr. Thomas Maybank, the gnome artist of Punch, has depicted the scene in his incom- parable manner, though he has not otherwise expressed any comment on the incident. Surely the Abbess should have 5 deducted from her score for thus upsetting the decorum of the game by her excitable forgetfulness. The fault was to forget that the only “real high cards” are the 11’s, the original “ natural highs ” being A3 and A8. NaturaL Hicus.—What often happéns to players who omit to place in the left or right hand corners of their hand cards which, in course of play, become additional “natural highs” is to mistakenly call, say, ‘D3 High,” when D4'has not been played. Had they sorted their cards methodically they would have known that D5 had been played but not Dy. Consequently the error throws the lead into an opponent’s hand, and possibly the loss of the hand and the game ensues. As the hand is only continued until the player runs out of cards, the play then imme- diately stops, and the hand may be said to be quitted. No player must be allowed to play after another has run out, though it is often attempted. The cards which anyone erro- neously plays after the “run out” are, of course, credited to the winner of the hand. WHEN IS THE GAME Won ?—The rule says, “The player first getting 100 points wins the game,” but differences of opinion have arisen as to how this works. At the end of a hand the scores of four players are W.. 89; X., 573 Y., 98; and Z., 90. Can Y. win as soon as he plays A5, or Z. as soon as he plays Ato? As the rule stands we should answer the question in the affirmative, but it would be far better to arrange beforehand to play all hands out by mutual consent. This is far more interesting, and is fair all round. Quit is not a game in which players shonld be bound hand and foot by rules which have already undergone revision on entering the British dominions. If the game possesses the staying power with which we are inclined to credit it, public opinion and custom will certainly modity the present code. Quit Scorers.—We are glad to be able to announce that the publishers of Quit have now issued some admirable Quit scoring blocks, which are just what we have been wanting. These are tar smarter as adjuncts to the game than such hateful expedients as scraps of paper or the scoring blocks made for Pit, and doing duty for the later game. The Quit scorers are on the same system as the Bridge scorers, and can be had of all dealers in the “greatest of card games.” We hope that their use will become de rigueur wherever natural highs and Quit cards are in vogue. Lucky Taser. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE. Dr. JaEcer’s Company are to be congratu- lated on the excellent miniature rifle range which they have erected on the roof of their extensive warehouse in Milton Street and Moor Lane. This new range, which was opened last week by Lord Roberts, has been constructed and equipped by the company for the use of their employés. The success of the venture is due in a large measure to the enterprise of the chairman (Mr. Lewis R. S. Tomalin) and his co-directors, who fully realised the force of Lord Roberts's advocacy that the nation should be taught to shoot, so that they might be better able to defend the country in case of emergency. On the occasion of the opening of Kingsway, a large stand, accommodating nearly 500, was erected by Messrs. Waring, and the Directors of the Waldorf Hotel, on the hotel site in Aldwych, and was gaily decorated. | The guests included many influential people. The apparatus controlling the gates was tur- nished by Electromotors, Limited, Openshaw, Manchester. The gates were attached by means of wire ropes to electric winches, one on each side of the roadway. These winches consist of 2$-b.h.p. motors, direct coupled to worm gears, provided with drums for winding the ropes. Tue Annual Concert of the Gaelic Society of London will be held in the Queen's Hall, Langham Place,W., on Thursday, November 2, and promises to be of greater interest than ever this year, owing to the novelty of some of the items. The Stornoway Gaelic Choir, of twenty-five voices, will travel specially to London (750 miles) for the concert. The String Band of the Edinburgh Highland Reel and Strathspey Society will be represented by a picked body of its members, Mr. A. Menzies conducting. THERE was a slight misstatement in our issue last week, which we desire to correct. In our remarks on the reopening of the Empire Theatre we should not have said that Messrs. Hewetson designed the interior of the theatre. The architect, Mr. Frank T. Verity, is respon- sible for the new scheme of decoration. Messrs. RAPHAEL TUCK AND Sons, LIMITED, have just issued a souvenir picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales's visit to India, as acompanion to the one published on the occasion of their tour to the Colonies some four years back. It is beautifully printed in colours by the oilette process, and is published at the exceptionally low price of 1s, Tue decorations in the City on the occasion of the visit of the King to lay the foundation- stone of the new Post Office buildings were very noteworthy, but none surpassed in novelty of design and beauty of execution those which covered the well-known premises of Messrs. James Buchanan and Co.in Holborn. Messrs. Buchanan are well known as up-to-date and enterprising advertisers, but on this occasion advertisement was subordinated to loyalty and patriotism, and the result was a tasteful and picturesque decoration. Tue Cannstatt Automobile Supply Asso- ciation have been appointed sole agents for the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Empire for the Léon-Bollée cars. Tuer dark evenings having come upon us, cards and card games are once more in our minds. The question of a card-table is immediately solved by the purchase of a Hatherley, unequalled for rigidity, reliability, and comfort. There is no danger of an upset just as you are making your last trick in a Nap hand, and the ease with which it can be folded up to 4-in. in thickness after the game, makes it a most desirable acquisition in London flats, where space is a great con- sideration. XxX. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8 o'clock. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. Fagin ao ir. TREE. Nancy vee! . Miss Constance Coccier. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (Mr. Warts) open 10 to ro. MR. TREE. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee : Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon's Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGE EpwarDEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. ytics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. AYMARKET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager : Mr. FREDERICK HARRISON. Every Evening, at 9.10. ON THE LOVE PATH. A Comedy in Three Acts by C. M. S. McLellan. Miss Ellis Jeffreys and Mr. Gerald Du Maurier. Mr. Arthur Williams, Mr. Eric Lewis, Mr. A. E Matthews, Mr. Edmund Maurice, and Miss Jessie Bateman. Preceded at 8.30 by a Comedy in one Act, called A PRIVY COUNCIL. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-NiGut and Every EveEninG, at 8.30. MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SutrRo. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Box Office open ro till ro. Telephone 6867 Gerrard YNDHAM’S THEATRE, Proprietor, SiR CHARLES WYNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Franx Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, MR. FRANK CURZON’S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. MPIRE THEATRE, Leicester Square.—Every Evening at 8.15 (Doors open 8). An original divertissement, ‘‘THE BUGLE CALL.” A REVUE,” by George Grossmith, Junr. Supported by Specially Selected Variety Programme. PROMENADE CONCERTS. — QUEEN’S HALL. Last WEEK. QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA. Conductor: Mr. Henry J. Woop. 1/- to 5/-. Usual Agents, Chappell’s Box Office, Queen’s Hall, and Queen’s Hall Orchestra (Ltd.), 320, Regent Street. Rosert Newman, Manager. LOZENGES CURE THE WORST COUGH

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Supplement to ‘‘THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. 8th, 1905. EMMA, LADY HAMILTON. A REPUTED PORTRAIT, IN LE ATTIRE, BY ROMNEY. Among a number of Nav n the poss: Pu is _By kind permission of 2 Scotland, and was bre 5 a fe ake of Nel

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontisprece: Mr. S. Forde Ridley, M.P. The March of Events At the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth The Motor: On Highway and mney On the Links . . The Styles of Eminent Players—° No. XII.—Mr. Leslie Balfour. Melville Political Pen Pictures—ln and Out of Parliament. The Parisians of Paris—A Moment of Passion . Actresses at Home— No. XX.—Miss Lilian Hewitson Under the Burgee The Hunting Season In the Hunting Field Some Popular Packs Plays and Players THE KING. CONTENTS. “PAGE. Nov. 4th, 1908. PAGE. 119 The Traveller— 120 The Winter Season in aleeanay 140 122 The Services 4 142 124 Rugby Football 143 126 Literary Notes , 144 The Royal Visit to India vii. 130 The Racing Season i viii. 131 The Tercentenary of Gunpowder Plot— 132 November 5, 1605— November 5, 1905 x. Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— 133 No. LXV.—The Rariora of the Gunpowder Plot. 134 Books, Tracts, Prints, Caricatures.and Broadsides xii. e935 Motoring Notes : Z xiv. 136, 137 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow xvi. . 138 The King's Menu . . xviii. 139 Here, There, and Everywhere xx. TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THE Kinc can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. (Population 33,605). PREMIER HEALTH UA ‘Varivalied climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. TORQUA Irreproachable water supply and perfect « Sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. Medicated baths of al! kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. 8. HEX, Town Clerk. KENSINGTON HOTELS. De Vere Hotel, from 10/6 per day. *Phone 524. Broadwatk Hotel, from 8/6 per day. 858. Prince of W: " Hotel, from 10/6 per day. Ss yg, Kensington. Lifts. Everything up to date. First-class cuisine. Piers. Electric Light. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence EASTBOURNE, THE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, r20ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. ‘High-class cuisine. Table Ideal d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private Bus Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. BerGann, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.’ Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. CEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; cendezvous of Englisb iety. Every comfort; excellent: attendance and cooking. —MoNTRNAT, Manager. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. (THE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cru: the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trewxgy. Prospectus, etc., on application. SHIPPING. MOROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS;; 24 days for 20 guineas. .— For iculars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E Patroniszea by H.M. The King. DOVERCOURT BAY, zsszx, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health and Pieasure Resort on the Bast Bracing Air. The Hotel, .M. KING, jing the the Sea. For Llustrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM, Proprietor. *| VERNET-LES-BAINS Preserve your Teeth! FRAGRANT opiUINE EZ BY USING Is TH SOLD EVERYWHERE. FLORILINE TOOTH- POWDER. For use with or without FLoriLine. - per large Jar. It imparts a FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH that is rare and delightful, IT PREVENTS ALL TARTAR and COMPLETELY ARRESTS DECAY. ge Cuoicest Liguip DENTIFRICE IN THE WoRLD. PRICE Per bottle 2/6 in case. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO.., Ltd.. Proprietors. 33, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON. E.C. WHICH WAY? Not a“ plaster” of polish—J sREAR AND A RUB. the way to ( WREN’S BOOT POLISH ! N & CO., NORTHAMPTON. ESTABLISHED 35 YEARS (1870). THaE CHARING CROSS BANK. 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London, and 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, London, E.C. Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £9910 £2,000 granted at. few hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trade and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without remove Also. on dewds Policies, and reversions, Easy terms, 9} per ceat. allowed on Current account balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to y months’ Notice of Withdrawal 5 per cent. per annum. Distance no object 2 « . terms for longer ASPB ara, oem prode, Jaton ‘ani or call for Prospectus, ALY id “quarterly.” The Termin. rea safe investment. Write Unique Winter Spa. A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms, etc.). Unigue asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anwmia. chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- (Eastern Pyrenees, France). | BIRKBEGK BANK ESTABLISHED 1851. Current Accounts. 2 % Interest allowed on minimum monthly balances when not drawn below £100. Deposits. 24 % Interest allowed on Deposit Accounts. Advances made. Stocks and ee bought and sold. Apply C. F. Ravenscrort, Secretat Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. “IT IS ABLE To SUPPORT LIFE.” —Lancet, ONE CUP “sow than 10 cups of any ordinary cocoa, and is absolutely free from chemicals. In Tins, 9d., 1s. Sd., & 2. 6d. ‘SULPHOLINE SKIN LOTION. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Entirely fade away. THE “COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY. nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. | Casino. shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing. For Illustrated English Brochure, apply to Kixcute Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. An Unequalled Appetiser & Tonic spas | Lilies for Engiish Gardens. Written anp CoMPILED BY GERTRUDE JEKYLL. Price 8s. 6d. Net. Published at the Offices of “Country Lirg,” Limitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C. ; and by Georck Newnes, Ltd , 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, GLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL BoGEY” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH BOURN EMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Witnin Two Minotes’ Wack oF Gorr Links TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS |x minute's walk from Golf of every description, including nes, TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE, BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin; Greens. Warmed to a tem Postal sperature of 60% in Winter. elephone 56. Telegraph Office in Hotel, ‘erms from MANAGER. ciatenon Reale, SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Resident Physician, Fin Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—" T.B.H.," “Evelyns," Uxbridge. SOUTHWOLb (Rest position on the Common; close to Golf Links)—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as ‘Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room; electric light and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Roninson, on Property. ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL, ‘The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf. Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared, Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. | The Barium’ Springs, give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares. ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. lass Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, {acing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade, Com: fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cotlee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. ' Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Hote, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. ‘Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Proprietor TUE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANGS, GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., of London A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance. | Fishing in the Broads. lanif extremely mederate. | BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Pir. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Elect Light ; Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare. Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Separate Private | Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill, Telegrams: ‘‘ Riposo, Bexhill.” SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; recently rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; good sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two Putting greens in the Hotel Garden ; Badminton played in the ote! during the Winter. Misses E, A. and C.C. SMITH, Proprietors. 5 BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED Gotr Links oF 18 Hotes cose to Horr) | SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. | Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head For Not ticulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. | | Telegrams: “ Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhitt | LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. | Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close to the | Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room | for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the patronage of the Harl of Onslow, and the Hon, Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliif-on-Sea and | Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air, Good Bathing, | Fishing, Shooting, and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2 guineas per week according to room. Weekend, t guinea. From jos ‘inter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on recei):t of Wire from’ intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address " Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.""—W. J. PARTRIDGE (late of the principal\Goldfields of the World). No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. 5 FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'héte dinner. Saturday until Monday morning, £1 18. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are Deautifally situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, being on sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the ApvT, ManaGer, Geo. 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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. THE GOLFE S’ GUIDE. —— PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. | PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. | VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. snnyte siege - —_” SUNNInGDALE Got Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer). “Ts it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and preointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine penuina old furniture, and flowers and dainty linen. The whole house, with its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beat gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model tarm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and fect in every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much | less than at most of the best hotels.’ The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘The Berystede" is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent bunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the Manaceress, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. Tephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at Returned in womedio PER &/e DOZ. ron Free RE-COVERED "*°****Suizaebs70"S: votre, PER 14)/= DOZ. Pos tice We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: CasH witH Orper. SpeciaL Trape TERMS oN APPLICATION. A. MACINTOSH & CO., utifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen | Golf Ball Manufacturers, Ved a Tue Links, WuitLey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘ Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 300ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750, SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. ITHE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apyotninc Gor Links (18 HOLES). Larcest Hore in SHERINGHA! Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. lor Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements, Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, Birmingham, Leicester, etc. Open all the year round. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham.” National Telephone: No. 3. F. Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 20oft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moberate Tarirr. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel ‘Bus meets Trains. Open all the year. Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SBA.—"The Towers”’ Private Hotel. — ‘Accommodation for over 100 guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Closeto golf links. ‘‘ The Tower: occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, Emmerson & Harris. OURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards, Moderate Termsen pension, Separate Tables. Tariff on application—Mrs. C, M. CARRELL. Telephone, o1052. DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethe finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Furst Class. Friday to Monday ‘a1 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monday «£2, 0 0 ‘These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: On BLunpeLisanps Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily equipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en swite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— irs. C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway.” ZURICH _-DOLDER: GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,00oft. above sea level. Golf links in front of-the hotel; tennis; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E- | ment (E.K. Muller's method).—Manager, FE. Dirtmann. Tue Linxs, WESTON-SUPER-MARE. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world. THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 139 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. ‘Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit. Apply MANAGER. Telegraphic Address—‘' ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE."* National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. Telegrams—'‘ Barton Horet, NEw Mitton.” FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clitts of this select and healthy watering place, noted tor its bracing atmosphere. Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steamboat Excursions, ete. Macwirrcent Gour Links apjoninc THe HoTeL. Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout. Special cuisine. Table d'hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Rosert G, SETTERFIELD. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, MaNaGER, Geo. Newnzs, Lrp. 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C.

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Noy. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. “Shere canbe Iwo opinions , - ‘CRAVEN MIXTURE MAINTAINS ITS FORTY YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY, PERFECT AROMA, AND UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. Ask for MILD AND EXTRA MILD. J. M. BARRIE says— «What I call the‘ Arcadia’ in ‘My Lady Nicotine’ is the Craven Mixture, and no other.” Do not fail to give a trial to the ‘‘ Craven "' Cigarette. “THE CIGARETTE OF DISTINCTION." ___ MODES. MAISON LEWIS, 16, Rue Royale, PARIS. Entrance, 422, Rue St. Honoré. Place du Casino, MONTE CARLO. 7, Place de la Mairie, BIARRITZ. 210, Regent Street, LONDON, w. ST. JACOBS OIL CURES LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, RHEUMATISM, Neuralgia Soreness Bruises Stiffness And Bodily Aches and Pains. _ In 1/14 and 2/6 sizes. Of atl Chemists. CONQUERS PAIN! 3TH No flower scheme is complete without Kelway’s perennial Gaillardias, which are an ornament in the most elaborate garden. Their brilliance makes them conspicuous anywhere, and Gaillardias in profusion make a gay garden. We have a wonderful variety of shades and forms in these flowers, which reach a remarkable size. They are suitable for gardens of all sizes and pretensions, and thrive wonderfully with little attention. GAILLARDIAS ARE VERY : ... VALUABLE AS CUT FLOWERS, being of such form and beauty that they give charm and loveliness when used for decorative purposes. Kelway’s Gaillardias blossom with great freedom from June to November, and are amongst those hardy perennials that yield abundant flowers the same year as planted. They are included in, the Langport Plan of Herbaceous Borders, a unique scheme which provides for a perpetual show of beautiful flowers. Now is the time to make your plans for 1906. See Kelway’s Manual of Horticul- ture, the most exhaustive compilation for gardeners published. KELWAY & SON, The Royal Horticulturists, LANGPORT, SOMERSET.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY: (NOVEMBER 4th, 1905. THE HUNTING SEASON. THE KIN AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. : A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 457. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1905. Price 6d, flo 2 2a a = A, va ee Lh ae a Ss x Mr. S. FORDE RIDLEY, M.P. Conservative Member for the South-West Division of Bethnal Green, (From a copyright photograph by Messrs, Elliott and Fry. (See page 131.)

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Nov. 4th, 1905, EDITORIAL. 70 CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which Should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Edttor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. If it is desired that rejected THE KING. pers 34 THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vol. XXI. No. 457. Saturday, Nov. 4, 1905. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—‘‘ INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. AND HIs EDITORIAL. photographs should be returned, @ sufficiently stamped and directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain and Iveland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indizate to which figure each name refers. The March of Events. HE KING AND THE MIKADO.— King Edward, in giving orders that a special mission shall proceed to Japan early next year to convey the insignia of the Order of the Garter to the Mikado, has conferred upon the ruler of Japan the highest mark of honour it is in his power to bestow. That the mission will have as its head a member of our own Royal family isa foregone con- clusion, for no less august a repre- sentative would fully meet the wishes of the people of this country to do full honour to the prowess, patriotism, and self- sacrifice of our allies. But whether it will be that the Prince of Wales will lengthen his pre- sent tour and pass on from the Shiny East to the Far East cannot yet be said. Failing him, Prince Arthur of Connaught might very well be entrusted with the leadership of the mission. THe Kinc aND NEWMARKET. —The Royal motor-cars have travelled over the length and breadth of the land during the past few weeks, and this week the King has had a drive which, now that their attention has been called to it, will no doubt be followed by many of his subjects. The most extensive and beautiful of London playgrounds is Epping Forest. and from Bishop’s Hall, where he spent a day shooting with Colonel Lockwood, to New- market, whither he went for the Third October Meeting, the King passed through some of the pret- tiest country-side scenery in his dominions. Among those who have acted as hosts to the King during this present visit to New- market are Sir Ernest Cassel, Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, and Earl Cadogan. The Queen in the meantime is at Sandringham, and at the end of this week King Edward will join her. Next week a number of shooting parties will be entertained, and the King’s Birthday will be kept in family fashion. The Queen is intending to spend a considerable part of the PER MARE, PER TERRAM. winter at Sandringham, and her especial care just now is the charge of her grandchildren, who will, in the absence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, live almost entirely in Norfolk. ended. Fortucominc Roya Visits. — President Loubet has returned from the Peninsula, and MR. W. WATSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Who succeeds the late Lord Inverclyde, is a gentleman well-known in shipping and commercial circles. He joined the board of the Cunard Steamship Company in 1892, and in 1902 was appointed deputy-chairman. He then retired from his firm of Messrs. William Watson and Co., the well-known cotton merchants, During the negotiations with his Majesty's Government in respect of the building of the two Cunard flyers, which were largely conducted by the late Lord Inver- clyde, Mr. Watson was closely associated with his lordship in all matters apper- taining thereto, and leading up to the agreement with the Government, and more recently in connection with the strong attitude taken up by the Cunard Company in the so-called rate war. (From a copyright photograph by Isarclay Brothers.) 120 the Duke and Duchess of Connaught are back in England from their visit to Stockholm; but the round of Royal visits is by no means In ten days’ time King George of Greece will be in England, and his visit is to partake, after all, of the nature of a State visit. He will be entertained by the City Corpora- tion, and the new Lord Mayor will, therefore, inaugurate his year of office with a Koyal reception; and other functions in connection with the visit of the King of Greece are being prepared. In the same week the King of Spain will be in Vienna as the guest of the Emperor Francis Joseph at the Hofburg, and the King of Portugal will be in Paris. King Alfonso is expected in Berlin before the end of this month, and there is also the possibility of the Czar visiting Italy. Prince Eitet Fritz.—Ger- inany seems to be quite a land of Royal romances just now, and no sooner is the Crown Prince mar- tied than we have the announce- ment of the engagement of his younger brother, Prince Eitel Fritz, the “ beauty” of the family. The Duchess Sophie, like all her contemporaries in the German Royal Houses, is very highly educated, and speaks several lan- guages very fluently. Just as her fiancé is a warm friend of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg, she is a school friend of the newly-wed Duchess, and she has, moreover. known Prince Eitel since both were children. At any rate, it seems certain that Prince Eitel Fritz bas made a choice that is not only alter his own heart, but is also pleasing to his father and mother. Few people outside the Royal circle in Berlin know how the six boys idolise their mother, or know of the keen interest with which she follows their every step in life. The Kaiser is reported to have said once, “When I am at home I am not the Emperor. What I do, let my family know. It cannot interest the others.”

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905, Last week M. Loubet paid visits to King Alfonso of Spain and King Carlos of Portugal. M. LOUBET IN SPAIN. Topical. Both King Alfonso and the-President of the French Republic are keen sportsmen, and shooting-parties naturally formed a large part of the programme of festivities. MISS ESTHER PALLISER The eminent dramatic soprano, who has returned to England atter a long tour in the States and on the Continent. Constant practice has had the effect of wonderfully developing her voice, and her scope now ranges from Wagnerian heroines to songs for children, which Miss Palliser renders charmingly. She announces a series of recitals from the works of the younger school of British composers MR. HARRY E. BRITTAIN Barrister at Law of the Inner Temple, who is to be married to Miss Alida Harvey this week. The first part of the honeymoon will be spent in Monte Carlo, Sir William and Lady = Ingram having lent their villa, La Vigie, to the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Brittain will subsequently visit Italy before returning to take up their residence ind. Reresford, Jacalette and others.) in En (From copyright photograph: MISS ALIDA HARVEY Only daughter of Sir Robert Harvey, J.P., wno is to be married this week to Mr. Brittain. Miss Harvey will be attended by one maid ot honour, and followed by four pages and four little bridesmaids walking in couples. Alter the wedding Sir Robert Harvey will hold a reception at Palace Gate, his town house. The ceremony will be performed by the Lord Abbott ot Buckfast at the Brompton Oratory. THE KING OF GREECE AT TATOI PALACE, Next week King George of Greece will arrive in this country, on a visit to King Edward and Queen Alexandra In the above illustration he is shown with the Grand Duchess Marie, Princess Alice, Princess Elene, Prince Nicholas, Prince Andrew, and Prince Christopher, (From @ stercograph copyrig 121 it by Underwood and Underwood.)

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS TRAFALGAR DAY AT THE ROYAL NAVAL BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. About 2co of the principal Naval and Military officers of Portsmouth dined together on Tra‘algar Day this year, and after the usual loyal toasts Commodore Login submitted ‘* The memory of those who fought at Trafalg and the toast was honoured by the company in silence, upstanding. graph by Russell and Sons, Southsea.) From a copyright phot bi ae 's.© tan reyery 2 SUTeerenyy en rt oo ee THE CELEBRATIONS OF THE NELSON CENTENARY IN VALETTA, MALTA. On Trafalgar Day a Naval Review was held by Lord Charles Beresfc -alace Square, alana The procession was under the command of Rear-Admiral the Hon. Hedworth Lambton, and was t d by a company r narines. On the platform where the Admiral Commanding-in-Chief stood to take the salute were Vice-Admiral Sir Harry Grente r-Admiral Perey Scott, Rear-Admiral the Hon. Hedworth Lambton, Maj Beckett, Malta.) or-Genera (From a copyright

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905, THE MARCH OF EVENTS. (1) The Hon. Mrs. Cadogan with her pet python. This strange pet is 9-{t. long, and is auite friendly already with its new mistress. (2) The procession of judges from Westminster Abbey to the House of Lords, on the occasion of the reopening of the Law Courts. The judges in the procession are Lord Justice Cozens-Hardy, Sir J. Gorell Barnes, Hon. Sidney Peei, Mr. Justice Grantham, Mr. Justice Darling, Mr. Justice Ridley, and Mr. Justice Phillimore. (3) New Zealand v. the Midland Counties. Played at Leicester on Saturday last, when the All Blacks gained a victory by 3 goals and 2 tries (21 points) to 1 goal (5 points), this bringing their total up to 450 points for and 15 points against. (4) General Booth and the City. ‘The head of the Salvation Army proceeding to the Guildhall to receive the Freedom of the City. (5) Miss Kathleen Parlow, who gives an orchestral concert at the Queen's Hall this week (From copyright photographs by Illustrations Bureau, Park's Studio, and others.) 123

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE Royal Commission appears to have set to work with tremendous energy, and, during the fortnight since it commenced its sittings, a large nuinber of important witnesses have been heard. One cannot envy the Commissioners the task they have in hand, as they are, in effect, asked to solve some of the most difficult problems of the present day. In the first place they are called upon to protect the public from the reckless driver, and in the second they have also to safeguard those who make rational use of the new form of loco- motion from the deliberate persecution of prejudiced local authorities. How to effect the latter end will tax the ingenuity of the Commissioners to the utmost. People who talk about it being the duty of the police to see that the laws are observed, and of the magistrates to inflict punishment when an offence is proved before them, cannot realise the chaos that would result if every enactment on the statute book were rigidly enforced. There are many laws in existence which no one would think of repealing, for the simple reason that in certain cases they are both useful and necessary, but which, never- theless, are habitually and openly broken even by the most law-abiding of citizens. To take only one instance—perhaps the most telling for my purpose—the Highway Act contains several provisions which are never, or hardly ever, enforced, except perhaps when their breach has resulted in some accident. It is, perhaps, not generally known that it is unlawful to leave a horse unattended on the road; but there are thousands and thousands of tradesmen who render themselves liable to a fine on this account dozens of times on every day of the year! A horse left to its own devices on the highway is a distinct menace to the safety of the public, and is a frequent cause of inconvenience to the rest of the the country, and do far more harm than good to the community in general. The unfortunate motor-driver, however, is regarded in quite a different light. He is an as fair game for police and magistrates. Week by week the Courts of Petty Sessions, in what may be regarded as the “ infected " locali- ties, are crowded with motor-drivers from THE RACE FOR THE VANDERBILT CUP. Lancia, on his Fiat, rounding 't Hyde Park Corner." (From a photogruph by the Topical Press Agency.) interloper, a new-comer, against whom every man’s hand is turned for the time being. The Acts and regulations are carefully scanned that no chance of harrying him may be overlooked, for motor cases are given prominence in the newspapers, and promotion may follow at the hands of approving superiors. Moreover, he has money and may be bled to relieve the THE VANDERBILT CUP RACE. The scene on the course after the finish of the races. (From a photograph by the Photo Press Company.) traffic. Yet the policeman on his beat gazes unmoved on these wholesale breaches of the law, because he has the common-sense to know that its strict enforcement would dis- organise more than half the horse-traflic in local rates. A motorist is a motorist, and whether he drives his car with due regard to all the written and unwritten laws of the high- way, or rushes through the country like a veritable Jehu, he is regarded, in many districts 124 every rank of life charged with trivial and purely technical offences. It is not an edifying spectacle, and is certainly bringing discredit upon the police and our local adminis- trators of the law, even among those classes who view the advent of the motor-car with no particular favour. The absurdity of the whole situation lies in the fact that no real attempt is made to discriminate between the “road-hog” and the harmless driver. Both are fined alike with impartiality, and little or no attempt is made to proportion the penalty to the heinous- ness of the offence. A particularly flagrant case of this sort was that of Earl Russell, who was recently summoned at Guildford for a slight excess of the speed limit on an open, deserted road across a common, the only witnesses of his crime being four constables, who would have been far more usefully employed in guarding the numerous danger- spots in the neighbourhood. No attempt was made to dispute the rate of speed which it was admitted had caused neither danger nor incon- venience to anyone, but Lord Russell made an able speech in perfect taste, pointing out that his offence was of a purely technical character, involving no sort of wrong whatever to the community, and urging that the penalty should be a nominal one. The Bench listened un- moved and fined him f10. This, by the way, is the precise sum demanded a few wecks ago by the neighbouring Bench at Kingston from a driver who rushed through Cobham village at 35 miles an hour, and for whose identihca- tion and conviction the police had largely to thank the assistance of Lord Russell, who was a witness of the incident. A glance at last week’s “ bag” at Guildford makes one fealise how fully justified was Mr. Cowley Lambert's recent protest from the bench against the action of his fellow-magistrates. One defendant was summoned for driving to the common danger, the estimated speed round a bend in

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NAVY AND ARMY. the road being “at least 35 miles an hour.” Two previous convictions were proved, and the resultant fine was exactly the same as was extracted from Lord Russell on the same day for merely exceeding the limit by a few miles on an open straight road. A number of cases arising out of a trap at Thursley followed, in which the speeds alleged ranged from 25 miles THE KING. With careful handling and the observance of certain common-sense precautions, the risk attendant upon the use of petrol as a fuel for motor-cars is very slight. At the same time, experiments with paraffin carburettors are always interesting, as the saving in cost by using the heavier oil would give a decided impetus to the use of the internal combustion Nov. 4th, 1905. In May last a paraffin carburettor fitted to a Darracq car was subjected to a 500-mile trial, under the observation of the Automobile Club, and Mr. Worby Beaumont’s report, only just published, indicates that, although a 1 is not great advance has been made, par: yet a practicable fuel for motor vehicle During the running on four days the exhaust Ss. A 16—20-h.p. Bi to 37 miles an hour, the defendants including a private owner, a well-known member of the trade, and a small local repairer. The penalty imposed, a fine of £5 and costs, was, neverthe- less, the same in every instance. It is hardly to be wondered at that not a few motorists are beginning to think that they may as well be “hung for a shcep as a lamb.” ON THE GREAT NORTH ROAD. (From a copyright photcgrap' by Messrs. Cam ray.) engine for propelling commercial vehicles. In motor-boats, where the “load” on the motor is fairly constant, paraffin is already largely used with a great measure of success, but hitherto the greatest difficulty has been experienced in obtaining perfect comburation on a car where the engine speed and the work done varies almost from moment to moment. 125 on-Humber in one of the lanes near Hatfield. was not noticeable after the car had proceeded a few yards, but at the time of any material change in engine load, as, for instance, after declutching, the emission of smoke was con- siderable. The car was started each morning from cold with ordinary lamp oil, without petrol, which is often used on paraffin motor-boats to obtain the first few explosions. | RapraTor.

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Nov 4th, 1905. On EDITED BY A. J. OURNEMOUTH has cer- B tainly a Corporation of enterprising spirit in respect of their desire to promote facilities for golf. Eleven years ago they took the lead among English municipalities in opening the first English municipal golf course in the Meyrick Park, up till that time an unsightly waste of furze and heather. A congested green in most months of the year has proved what a perma- nent and remunerative asset to the community the golf course has been; and now the Bournemouth Corpora- tion have been emboldened by past success to open a longer and better course in the Queen's Park, in the direction of Boscombe. The course was opened last week by the Mayor (Alderman Beale) and other members of the Corporation, and the occasion was taken advantage of to see the play of Braid, Vardon, Taylor, and Herd in a scoring competition and in a four-ball foursome. The Mayor, amid an attendance of between 2,009 and 3,000 spectators, declared the new links open to the public by driving the first ball. * a * The eighteen holes of the new course have been laid out by Taylor, whose skilled knowledge has enabled him to take advantage of all the portions of the ground that contri- bute to variety and interest of play. Thereisa good deal of hill and valley in the new course, which, being carved out of the heather, re- minds one of Walton Heath. The length of the holes varies from 120-yds. to 517-yds., the total length of the round being 6,o2z1-yds., and the amount of money expended by the Corporation in laying out the course is THE KING. the OPENING OF BOURNEMOUTH NEW COURSE. Mr. J. E. Beale, the Mayor, who struck off the first ball, with Mr. Mitchell, Chairman of Parks Committee, and Mr. Bay!ey, Town Clerk. estimated at £12,000, which sum includes £3,000 for a pavilion. The green ribbon of a course, which winds in and out among the rough heather, may seem to most gclfers to err on the side of being a trifle narrow at present, but with play and trampling down at the edges it will be widened considerably in a short time through hard play. There is AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. plenty of good sport to be obtained, for straight driving and _ correct placing of the ball are essential, owing to the bunkers that have been dug right and left to trap the sliced and the pulled ball. The course even now is in wonderfully fine order, and the putting greens ought to be fine and true by the time that spring arrives. The condition of the course may be judged by the fact that Braid’s first round of it enabled him to return the winning cardot 74 in the stroke competition, Vardon and Taylor being 75, and Herd 77. In the four-ball foursome Braid and Herd won by 5 and 3 to play. * * * The Cricketers’ Golfing Society is a new organisation which has been started. Its object is to embody for the purposes of play on the links members of first and second class county cricket teams and _ the University Blues. The intention is to play inter-team matches, and to arrange for an inter-county compe- tition, each cricket county to be represented by three players. The first medal competition was held last week at Sunningdale, and was won by the Hon. Osmund Scott. Among the other compe- titors were Mr. Ernest Smith, Mr. A. S. Johnston, the Hon. Denys Scott, Mr. H. M. Braybrooke, Mr. H. D. G. Leveson-Gower, Mr. F. G. J. Ford, Mr. C. P. Foley, Mr. G. L. Jessop, and Dr. W. G. Grace, though the last-named did not compete. The “ open ” entries for the Kent Coronation Medal at Barnehurst, on October 19, were few in number, the competitors being mainly the THE BOURNEMOUTH MUNICIPAL LINKS. The play at the opening ceremony, Vardon playing a brassie shot to the 7th green 126

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. On the Links. members of the Barnehurst Club, who were competing in the club's Autumn Meeting. The medal was secured by Mrs. Edwards, a well-known member of the Kent County Club, her card of 8g—10=79 representing very a steady golf. Going out she equalled * Bogey” (42); but on the home holes her ball, owing to a cross north wind of some strength, found one or two bunkers. a * * Miss Glover, in the Barnehurst Meeting, failed to secure, for the third time, the Aggre- gate Challenge Cup, which she has held since the inauguration of the club. Penalised by four strokes, her task was not an easy one, and faulty putting caused her card to show un- wontedly high figures. She tied, however, with Mrs. Edwards, at 42 for the nine hole scratch prize, and on playing off defeated her opponent. Though putting weakly in the medal round, Miss Glover, curiously enough, won the Putting and Approaching Prize, but only after a tie with Mrs. Phipps Hornby. In the foursomes, Miss Glover and Mrs. Stanley Stubbs achieved a notable victory of 1 up The crowd climbing the hil] going to the 1st hole—a fair sample of the characteristic features of the new course. THE NEW COURSE AT BOURNEMOUTH. against the “ Colonel,” and this, too, on equal terms. A young player, Miss J. Spurling, with a handicap of twelve, carried off the Handicap Prize on the 19th, after a tie at 84, with Mrs. Edwards (5). She also tied with Mrs. Fox- julia ic Cory Seer Russell for the Aggregate Challenge Cup, and Niet a nlite otk ihe Sis on playing off the tie proved successful. On a... the 2oth, Miss B. Heath, a member of the 44 Sey, ae Kent County Team, returned the excellent 2. eR ed hese a y Ss’ Sn card of 84—5=79. The Barnehurst course / enh iP < ie was in perfect condition, and indeed the entire J pal Re St ae arrangements for the meeting may be said to 4 Ee ee ef ho iebipeanr have been equally perfect, a fact which re- Wer So See flected the greatest credit on the secretary, Miss D. Evans. The Kent captain, Mrs. Powell, pioneered her team to victory in her first match at 2 = Winchester last week. This was a by no gray means easy feat, as the Kent team was, un- 1 Cogs pearance ¢ 8 fortunately, minus the services of their two a “ | strongest players, Miss D. Evans and Mrs. “acgieae as = Stanley Stubbs. Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Ames had a keen struggle, the match having to be taken to the 2oth green before the Hampshire player defeated the Kent hon. secretary. THE OPENING CEREMONY AT BOURNEMOUTH. A view of the crowd following the professional foursome coming towards the home hole. The Buxton and High Peak Golf Club have just brought a most successful season to a close. The annual dioner and annual meeting were both held last week, and both functions were well supported by the members. The Duke of Devonshire has once more been elected president, and the club has for vice-presidents Mr. Victor Cavendish, M.P., Mr. C. Partington, M.P., and Mr. G. F. Schofield. The captain for the ensuing year is Mr. A. Galbraith, and Messrs. R. Campbell, C. F. Johnson, and R. J. Kerr were elected to fill the vacancies on the committee. The main event of the past season was the opening of the new club-house, and the verdict pronounced, now that it has been well tested, is absolutely satisfactory, which must be very gratifying to the committee. This club has a very strong artisan section, and it also has had a very prosperous year. Several prizes have been presented for com- petition, but special mention may be made of a beautiful cup presented by Mr. F. E. Parsons, a inember of the Buxton Club. This cup is to be played for annually jor four years, and then the four winners are to play off for absolute possession. This year it was very Some wedeneGd iT: appropriately won by Mr. D. Clayton, the 4 view of the lovely 4th green, which lies under the trees at the bottom of a hill, the tee shot having to be captain of the artisan section. played over some intervening trees. 127

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. On the Links. LADIES’ GOLF AT ACTON Miss Sewell approaching the 18th hole. The usual monthly competition of the Buxton and High Peak Golf Club took place on Saturday last in fine golfing weather. Twenty-two cards were taken out. Among the best returns were Mr. W. O. Gilbert, 80—6=74; Mr. R. W. Shepard, 88—14=74; Mr. F. O. S. Leak, 86—10=76; Mr. A. H. Mayne, 897—10=79; Mr. W. H. Mann, g9— 1g=80; and Mr. J. L. Strain, 83--2=81. The new Galway Golf Club lately formed promises well. It has an influential and repre- sentative committee, and a large number of member The Hon. Robert Dillon (Lord Clonbrock's eldest son), is president, and Mr. James Blake (Crown Prosecutor) vice-presi- dent; Major Sniyth, is hon. secretary, and Mr. Murray (National Bank) hon. treasurer. The course, which has been laid out near Barna, is beautifully situated, and is very sporting. All it needs now is playing on, and the greens are excellent. Mr. T. Redington- Roche (a well-known Dublin, Galway, and Lahinch golfer) has given invaluable assist- ance all along, and the links have been laid out entirely under his directions. A club-house has just been completed, and the new course THE ACTON LADIES. Miss Leach driving from the 15th tee. AN INTERESTING PUTTER. This putter is of great historical value. It was made of oak from the *' Victory,” and the original forms part of the interesting go'f, collection belonging to the well-known golfer, Mr. W. Laidlaw Purves AND HIS THE ACTON LADIES. Miss Spence driving from the 18th tee. will be opened for play at the beginning of November, when a Club and Open Tournament will be held. Galway is a fine sporting centre, and as so many sportsmen devote the winter there to hunting and shooting, and spring and summer to fishing and boating, a new club was felt to be desirable, though Mr. Nolan, the owner of the original Galway links, is still responsible for their upkeep. November 4—-Rye, Monthly Medal (** Bogey "). vember 4.— Royal Ashdown Forest, Standen Cap. November 4.—West Lancashire, St. Andrews Meeting. November 4.—Hythe, Autumn Meeting. November 8 —West Herts, Annual Dinner. November 11 —Formby, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Lytham and St. Anne's, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Wallasey, St. Andrews Meeting. vember 18.—West Derhy, St. Andrews Meeting. vember 24.—Hoylake, Ladies’ St. Andrews Meeting. November 29.—West Lancashire, Ladies’ St, Andrews Meeting November 30.—Royal Isle of Wight, St. Andrew's Day Meeting. December 2.—Rye, Monthly Medal (“* Bogey ). December 9.—Tooting Bec, Gold Medal. December 21,—Roval Liverpool, St. Audrews Meeting. Deceinbe Rye, Christmas ing. December 28-29,—Bushey Hall, Christmas Open Compe- tition. Decembe: —Hythe, Christmar Meeting. December 26.—Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. December Royal Isle of Wight, Christmas Meeting. Decembe: —Seaford, Winter Meeting. December 28.—Royal Eastbourne, Winter Meeting. THE ACTON LADIES’ CLUB. Miss Miéville and Miss Spence putting on the 13th green. 128

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NAY) AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905, On the Links. ao pada | — Sak THE ST. LEONARD’S AND EAST SUSSEX GOLF CLUB. (1) Miss Alexander, the captain. (2) Miss Rodham driving at the 14th tee. (3) Miss Sachell, the hon. secretary. (4) Mrs. Stewart driving. (5) Miss Alexander driving. (6) Miss Sachell driving. (7) Some of the members who took part in the recent autumn meeting. 129

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Styles of Emineni Players. XII.—Mr. FINISH OF THE DRIVE. HIS is, indeed, a name to conjure with in Scottish athletics and sport. It was only last year that Mr. Balfour- Melville topped the batting average for the Grange, the premier cricket club of Scotland, and in all athletic records his name looms large in their annals. As long ago as 1875 he won his first medal at St. Andrews, and in tgoz he lowered the record of the course to 77—truly an amazing performance; but he heaps riches upon riches. He has won the Glennie Medal, “ the medal” of the world, no fewer than seven times. This medal, being awarded for the lowest combined scores at the Spring and Autumn Meetings, is the lodestar of all St. Andrews players, and to win it once is the head and corner stone of one's golfing palace; but to win it seven times savours almost of the age of miracles. Not only at St. Andrews does Mr. Balfour- Melville's name appear in golfing history. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers has paid the toll to his prowess, too, at Musselburgh in the far-off days, as well as at Muirfield. He has also wrested the blue riband from England for the honour and glory of Scotland in 1895; and who will forget the excitement of the end when he won at the nineteenth hole, after a tie, having tied twice or three times in the same championship already? It was a truly sensational finish. I only remember another like it: when poor Freddy Tait, at Hoylake, in the semi-final, and the round before that, literally pulled the match out of the fire. It is an extraordinary thing what a slight difference it makes to Mr. Balfour-Melville’s game coming straight from cricket. After a round or,,two, cricket seems to be entirely _— FINISH OF THE BRASSIE SHOT, forgotten, and except for the rather short follow through, no cricket reminiscence re- mains. At whatever game—golf, cricket, or billiards (at which, by the way, he is first-class) —he is a most charming opponent, and at whatever game one tackles him one is always assured of a most pleasant fight. No. i photograph.—The first thing that strikes one about Mr. Balfour- Melville's play is his strength —he is very strong ; and the second point is the steadiness of his legs. There is no fidgeting about for the proper stance, no elaborate preparations. He takes up his stance on legs as firm and as solid as Mother Earth, and with a beautifully slow swing back, hits the ball hard, true, and far. When Mr. Balfour-Melville is at the top of his game, he drives a first-class ball, as tar as most, and with a slight suspicion of pull; topping seems to be his fault when the club will not work properly. It is a curious thing how difficult it is to get Mr. Balfour-Melville at the finish of his swing. My photograph is not right, nor have I ever seen one which is. He really finishes a good deal more round than this, letting his wrists fall from the position that they are in in the photograph, but bringing them back again so quickly to the pictured position that it seems almost an impossibility to get it quite right. No, 2.—Finish of brassie. Mr. Balfour- Melville has only taken lately to the serious study of a brassie. He was one of the finest exponents ot the cleek I have ever seen; but, as he says, the passing of y s makes a brassie an easier club to play with, and to get the requisite distance without so much effort. Notice here the finish is a little shorter, and also here, as in the finish of the drive, the LESLIE BALFOUR-MELVILLE. FINISH OF THE DRIVING MASHIE. dropping back of the body, always the method of slow swingers. Nos. 3, 4, and 5 are iron shots, 3 with a driving mashie. Mr. Balfour-Melville is omnivorous as to iron clubs! He picks one out of your bag, and, it he likes it, generally manages in time to wheedle it out of you for a monetary consideration. His various lockers at his different clubs must be full to overflowing with iron clubs ot all kinds, for. there is always a better still arriving, and the favourit discarded. Be that as it may, he plays very well with all that happen to be in his bag at the moment, keeping very straight and high, with an enormous amount of cut. 1 have often seen his ball come right back, atter the second bounce on a calm day- No. 6.—Putting. This is a large subject. One cannot call Mr. Baltour-Melville a good putter. Yet take his 77 in rg02 at St. Andrews, no one could putt better. Mr. Balfour- Melville always seems to me to be afraid to hit the ball on the putting green. At one time he does not follow through at all, and at other times, knowing of the above fault, he thinks so much of the follow through, and is occupied so much with that, that he forgets direction. I have always thought that Mr. Balfour- Melville would putt better if he would not take so much trouble, for it is only in the short putts that he sometimes fails. He is unquestionably very good at long putts. If he fails sometimes, however, in the short putts, he is in the glorious company of the best players in the world, and with this tiny flaw in ‘he otherwise impenetrable armour of first- class play I will leave him, wishing him success in all his matches. H. Ferrier-Kerr. FINISH OF THE IRON SHOT. FINISH OF THE PITCHING MASHIE, 130 THE PUTTING STANCE,

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NAVY AND ARMY. Political THE KING. Nov, 4th, 19085. Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXVIIL.—Mr. Samuel Forde Ridley, Con- servative Member for South-West Bethnal Green. HERE is little or nothing left of the pristine rusticity of Bethnal Green except the name. Most of its ancient landmarks have also vanished, in- cluding the fine old mansion known as “ Kirby’s Folly,” the French Hospital, built in the reign of George I., and the signboards which per- petuated the Elizabethan legend of the Blind Beggar of Bethnal Green and his comely daughter, “ Pretty Bessie.” To nine people out of ten, west of Temple Bar (/or the Griffin has not yet replaced it), Bethnal Green was practically a terra incognita when our present King and Queen went there three-and-thirty years ago to open an eastern branch of the South Kensington Museum, then comprising the priceless loan collection of Sir Richard Wallace. Possibly the Reynoldses aud the Gainsboroughs, the Horace Vernets and the Bouchers, the Cuyps and the Hobbemas, the Velasquezes and the Murillos, had a softening and beneficial effect on the minds and morals of the inhabi- tants, for Mr. Forde Ridley would be the first to tell you to-day that the constituents, of whose intelligence and loyalty he is pardonably proud, no longer de- serve the strictures passed on them nearly half a century ago, when Mr. Jonathan Duthiot, a large- minded employer of Bethnal Green labour, began his good work amongst the street-vendors, dog- dealers, pigeon - fanciers, and tramps of all sorts, then forming a large portion of the population. The Parliamentary district repre- sented since 1goo by Mr. Ridley stretches from Shoreditch on the west to Cambridge Road on the east, and from Hackney Road on the north to Whitechapel on the south. It is the home of the poorer working classes—the tailors: cabinet-makers, bootmakers, and industrious artisans of every de- scription, to whom the unchecked flood of alien immigration meant starvation, expatriation, or death. The return of Mr. Forde Ridley to Parlia- ment five years ago will assuredly mark an epoch for all time in the annals of Bethnal Green. The important part played by him in the final passing of the much-talked-of Aliens Bill is recognised by every man, woman, and child from Hackney Road to Whitechapel. There have been rejoicings throughout the length and breadth of the constituency ever since the morning of August 11 last, when Mr. Ridley telegraphed to his able and energetic agent, Mr. J. A. Pitman, “Have just heard Royal Assent given to Aliens Bill. Tell all our friends.” Mr. Pitman is a man alter the heart of those whose highest ambition in life was once centred in the training of pigeons and the musical education of singing-birds. Before the fireworks commenced at the Con- servative Club that night 10,000 copies of that telegram had been distributed. The popular enthusiasm in Bethnal Green remained unabated till October 4, when the filth anni- versary of Mr, Ridley’s election was celebrated by a banquet, and the Under-Secretary of State in the Home Department, with other well-known politicians, came eastwards to congratulate him on the splendid work he had accomplished during the struggle which culmi- nated in the Alien Immigration Bill being added to the Statute Book, and the first decisive check being offered to the unlicensed importation of the undesirable “ greener ” into the overcrowded labour markets of Shoreditch, Whitechapel, and Bethnal Green, Samuel Forde Ridley was born in London one-and-forty years ago, and now disputes with Mr. John Fuller the distinction of being the youngest-looking man of that age in the House of Commons. In due course he went to Clifton College, in the palmy days of Dr. Percival, who may claim some share in the early training of such rising Conservative politicians as Messrs. A. H. and J. Heath, MRS. S, FORDE RIDLEY Wife of the member for the South-West Division of Bethnal Green (From a copyright photograph ty H. W. Barnztt.) E. A. Goulding, and R. T. Hermon-Hodge, all of whom were Mr. Ridley'’s school- fellows, and are now amongst his colleagues at Westminster. Mr. E. F. G. Hatch was there also, but had not yet given serious attention to the question of Free Trade, and the present Opposition benches were efficiently represented on “the shores of Severn Sea” by Mr. S.C. Buxton and Mr. J. H. Whitley. Mr. Ridley left Clifton early, and for some years devoted his whole attention to business, devoting always a portion of his leisure to the observant study of practical politics. Exactly ten years ago he fought “Moderate” the London County Council election for East Finsbury, and though beaten by a narrow majority, his exertions proved very useful to the Parliamentary Conservative candidate, the late Mr. H. C. Richards. In the following year he had the good fortune to marry Miss Muriel Bowman, daughter of Sir William Paget Bowman, Bart., of Joldwynds, near Dorking, Registrar of the Sons of the 131 Clergy Corporation, who from the very first threw herself heart and soul into her husband's views in the matter of public life. The name of Mrs. Forde Ridley is now one to conjure with in East London. In Bethnal Green she is idolised by friend and foe alike. The most relentless political opponent has nothing but good to say of the charming lady who was her husband's sole helper five years ago when he resolved only three months before the election to lead a forlorn-hope against Mr. Pickersgill’s Radical citadel in Bethnal Green. Mr. Ridley proved an excellent fighter. In his youth he had served three years in the ranks of the Victoria Rifles, and he had subsequently held acommission in the 3rd Middlesex Artillery under the late Lord Truro, In the result Mr. Pickersgill, the victor in 1886, 1892, and 1895, was defeated by a majority of 348. Mr. Ridley brought to his work, as member for South-West Bethnal Green, a store of special knowledge ac- quired by actual experience. He had worked at Oxford House with his Clifton friend, Mr. H. J. Wool- combe, and had carefully studied such important questions as pauper immigration, the housing of the poor, and other kindred topics. October 4, 1900, was certainly a red-letter day as far as the destinies of Bethnal Green are concerned, for from that time the best interests of those who had sent Mr. Ridley to Parliament became his own. For them the introduction of an Aliens Bill was a matter of life and death, and he at once determined to spare no pains and relax no effort until it became an accomplished fact. In Sir Howard Vincent, who had ested such a measure to Lord Salisbury twenty years before, he found a tower of strength. A committee was formed, with the member for Central Sheffield as chairman, and Mr. Ridley as honorary secretary. In 1go1, the matter was first mentioned in a Speech from the Throne. Then came a period of letter-writing, circularising, and interviewing. Mr. Ridley’s euergy carried all before it, and the first Aliens Bill was introduced. Mrs. Ridley, now the mother of two charming children, is a telling speaker, and her appear- ance on Bethnal Green platforms of every description is always the signal for an ovation. Her husband has a helper after his own heart in the person of Mr. J. A. Pitman, who, in Bethnal Green, is fast adding to the laurels he won elsewhere as a past-master of political organisation. Possibly he allows Mr. Ridley too little time for lawn tennis, boating, motoring, or golf at Mitcham, for the cham- pion of the Aliens Bill has not belied his reputation at Clifton as a good all-round sportsman. Be this as it may, when the opportunity does come, the hard-headed electors of Bethnal Green are not likely to forget the man whose unselfish devotion’ to their well-being has won him universal praise, including the outspoken commendation of the chiefs of the great party to which he belongs.

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Partistans of Parts. A MOMENT OF PASSION. CURIOUS study, this story of a moment of passion in a woman's Hélene then remembers her cousin, Amedée, a wealthy stockbroker, life! M. Bernstein has explained the title “La Rafale” (‘The who wanted to marry her. She will appeal to him. But Amedée, a Squall") in the play recently produced at the Gymnase, in cynical, abject individual, tells her she can have the money if she comes the sudden tempestuous outburst from the outwardly calm to his chambers to fetch it. She orders him out of the house, and is Héléne, the wife of a titled nonentity, M. de Bréchébel, who seems to now at her wits’ end. There is only her father to help her now. He, play as small a part in life as he does on the stage. He makes his Baron Lebourg, a parvenu, wrenches her secret from her in a violent bow to the audience one evening after dinner, just to let them know scene, and curses her. Hélene then leaves her home and flies to he exists, and they see and Robert. He is still seeking a loan, but without hope. Then Héléne, with determined gait, approaches her cousin, and returns with the notes. But at what asactrifice! The shudder and the silence tell their tale— a most artistic performance on the part of author and actress, for no explanation is given; we only hear that the £30,000 are found. But toolate. The Baron comes to avoid a scandal; the jeweller to prepare Robert for the loan; but all efforts are useless. A shot trom a neigh- bouring room, a woman's cry before a locked door. Robert has killed himself, and the play is over. That a woman will make the wildest sacrifice for the man she loves is a known fact. It occurs day after day, and is treated by novelists and dra- matists of all categories. M. Bernstein shows us strongly, brutally, the capabilities of a refined, cultured naturc-under the influence of passion. He has drawn the character of Héléne in a few masterly strokes, complete in shadow andlight. But Robert, the man for whom she ruins her life, what do we know of him? Nothing, but that he is a pro- fessional gambler, a creature of little interest. He is sup- posed to adore Héléne. But does he? Is he capable of two great passions? Can a man be agreat gambler and a great lover at the same time? Does not “this kill that’? M. Bernstein has, at all events, given us but a sketch of Robert —but the shadow of a gambler. the shadow of a lover. We have no opportunity of catch- ing a glimpse of the inner man: we cannot form an opinion of his (lat dime in respect to the p> : avyoman who sacrifices every- Then comes the squall. Shing for him. We are ex- Like a violent wind blowing ASpected to believe he loves everything before it, Héléne’s MME. SIMONE LE BARGY her; but can we? M. Bern- passion breaks loose. She must stein'’s psychology regarding hear no more of him. The husband in a modern French drama is of secondary impor- tance; he forms part of the sceniceffect; he israrely aman. Héléne has been an exem- plary wife, as far as the world has been able to judge. She has led the calm, quiet life of the respectable woman, fulfilling her duties punc- tiliously, good - humouredly, satisfying everybody in her immediate circle but the Marquise de Doullence, a woman of the world, who apparently resents the un- troubled nature of this exist- ence. For in the opening scene she taunts Héléne, asking her, with the privilege of an old friend, how she can live in such a cold atmosphere. Married five years and no lover! Un- heard of in polite society!! But we who know the work- ings of the Paris stage are quite prepared for the appearance of the indispensable third; and the sudden change in Héléne’s manner as she accosts Robert de Chacéroy points to the inevitable complication. In a moment,.the woman's nature asserts itself. She sees at a glance there is something wrong. Robert is hollow-eyed, pale, haggard. What has occurred? In a few words he explains the position. He has gambled away £ 30,000, the pro- ceeds of a sale of race-horses effected for a friend on the previous day. If he cannot refund the sum in twenty-four hours he is alostman. Héléne has not the money; but she can get it. Robert refuses. He will make his own arrangements. He has applied to his jeweller for a loan, but he must look elsewhere ; his credit is shaken. But he does not despair. Who is playing Héléne in ‘ La Rafale,"’ the remarkably successful piece recently produced savehim. And, with the know- at the Gymnase. Robert is undoubtedly at ledge of a woman's character (From a copyright ¢hotograph by Botssonnas et Taponier, l'aris.) fault. Héléne, young and inex- that does M._ Bernstein perienced, of course believes honour, she sweeps down every obstacle, working like a fury for the in his love. Had she been older she would have been more man she lov Nothing stops her. She must find this money somehow sceptical, and would have understood that, once the passion of or other; no sacrifice is too great, no sense of self weighs with her. gambling takes possession of us, it leaves no place for any other Her first idea is to raise it on her pearls—black pearls that have cost a feeling. It is difficult to follow the reasoning of a man who takes million francs —and she calls in the aid of the family jeweller, the same money that does not belong to him, yet, from motives of delicacy, whom Robert has sought. The advance can be made on the jewels, refuses to accept a loan from the woman he loves. The gambler's and Robert need never know. Unfortunately this takes time; £30,000 sense of morality is blunted. In the entire play of three acts th re is is a large amount, and bankers must be approached; the jeweller's only one complete character, Héléne, admirably impersonated by capital is ir his business. Mme. Le Bargy, and she alone interests us. Frances Kuyzer 132

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. ACTRESSES AT HOME. XX.—MISS LILIAN HEWITSON. Miss Lilian Hewitson, who has been with Mr. Tom B. Davis's light opera companies, is the wife of Mr. Sidney Watson, the popular stage manag 5 Wales's Theatre. As may be judged from our illustrations, in addition to histrionic, Miss Hewitson has artistic talent; and such time as is not deyotttto her Wemestis duties and the care of her pets is passed in front of her easel, From copyright photographs specially taken for this paper.) 133

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. OME of the more important questions which have been engaging the attention of yachtsmen ever since the close of the racing season are now assuming a more definite form. The decision arrived at at the special meeting of the Solent Classes Racing Associa- tion recently held was a most important one, and it is a point worthy of note that it was arrived at without dissent, although after considerable discussion. The attendance at the meeting and the discussion both serve to show the keen interest taken in the matter by htsmen in the district, and their anxiety to bring the sport somewhat up to the level it occupied a few years ago. The meeting was specially convened to consider what classes the association should recommend ornext season. The resolution adopted —“That the 36-(t., jo-ft., 24-ft., and 18ft. clas should be those officially re- cognised”—was brought forward by the Council, and its adoption will meet with the approval of all those who believe that the future of the sport depends upon fostering class racing. Last year the experi- ment was tried of giving handicap races raters, and handicaps were also encouraged for cruisers between 5 tons and 20 tons. Any benefit accruing to the sport from these was, however, regarded as only likely to be tempo- rary in its effect, and it is probably in recognition of that the association has now determined to specially encour- ses for e this age racing in its best form. Clubs in the district will, of course, still be able, if they choose, to give prizes for handi- caps either for cruisers or ex-raters, but the classes which will be officially regarded as the Solent Classes are those mentioned above. It will be noticed that the Solent one-design class finds no place in the adopted list. This once strong fleet has gradually dwindled, and may be said to have died a natural death. If one-design racing should be revived in the district, it would probably be in a new cla This is not intended to be in any way disparaging to the old class, which has pro- vided some of the keenest small-yacht-racing in the Solent; but it is quite in the natural order of things that such a should ultimately decline. Boats forming a one- design class become outclassed, in proportion class as vessels of improved speed come out year after year in the unrestricted classes. During the discussion at the meeting referred to, it was quite ‘natural that the question of expense should be referred to. Colonel Bucknill, one of our keenest small- craft sailors, and one who is always to be found on the side of those who would cut down excessive and unnecessary expense, as injurious to the interests of the sport, advocated a reduction in the number of paid hands in the sinaller boats. Apart from the mere question of expense, such a rule would, undoubtedly, benefit the sport by training a large number of amateurs. Of cou t is quite permissible for any owner, under present regulations, to sail with fewer paid hands if he cared to do so; but, in the first place, he would require to JASMINE 24-footer, owned by Captain R. T. Dixon (late R.E.), who has been one of the staunchest supporters of this class on the Solent. She was built this year from designs by A. E. Payne. son of the late well-known designer of that name. (From a copyright photograph by Debenham, Cowes and Ryd?.) be sure of filling the places with amateurs, not only smart sailors, but men with sufficient leisure to be able to sail regularly throughout the season. Secondly, he would experience a difficulty in getting what paid hands he had to work willingly against boats manned by bigger professional crews. The only hope of any reform in this direction is, therefore, to limit the number of paid hands more than at present. This, however, seems very doubtful of accomplishment. A statement made by Colonel Bucknill on the question of expense will doubtless come as a surprise to many: ‘That he understood the relative expenses of a 24-footer and a 30-footer for a season's racing to be £250 and £450." It is hardly to be wondered at that so few men consider the sport obtained in these 134 small craft proportionate to such a current expenditure. The Solent Classes Racing Association is certainly to be congratulated upon taking up a definite position, and the result of the decision arrived at will be watched with the keenest interest by vachtsmen in all districts. Another question of considerable importance is to form the chief item in the agenda of a meeting which will have been held by the time these notes are in the reader's hands—i.e., the rearrangement of the dates of the principal regattas around the coasts to avoid clashing. Matters may rightly be said to have come to a climax during the past season, when one time-honoured fixture had to be abandoned, and others suffered seriously, by clashing. It is in the earlier part of the season, before Cowes Week, that the evil exists, and it will be in this portion of the year, of course, that the rearrangements must be effected. Some varying suggestions have already been made, in one of which, there is con- siderable departure from the pro- grammes of former years. It is quite probable that any proposal involving avery drastic change will be subjected to much criticism; there may be local as well as general interests to be taken into consideration. The proposal referred to is that the season should open on the Clyde instead of on the Thames; and in support of this sug- gestion it has been pointed out that if the regattas opened on the Clyde, vessels would not have to make the passage North in the middle of the season, and dates would then be left vacant in the month of June for regattas. A suggestion of this nature was made in these columns some weeks ago, and I am assured that a rearrange- ment on these lines would find favour amongst many owners who make a point of attending as many as possible of the principal regattas round the coast. This year a race was specially organised to induce vessels to go North for the Clyde Fortnight. The fact that such a special inducement had to be held forth to yachtsmnen to take this once-attractive fixture into their season’s programme, is proof iu itself that some revision of dates is needed ; and in the opinion of some, at least, qualified to judge, a rearrangement that leaves the Clyde Fortnight in its present position in the calendar would not improve matters greatly. CoriNTHIAN Digitizdd + Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. THE HUNTING SEASON. The Duchess of Newcastle. The Duchess of Beaufort. THE BELVOIR FOXHOUNDS. ~ Arrival at the meet, near Melton Mowbray.

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Nov, 4th, 19065, THE KING. AND HIS IN THE Hv WITH THE BELVOIR FOXHOUNDS. THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT Taking a stiff fence. Who has his own pack of foxhounds. WITH THE ATHERSTONE FOXHOUNDS. A short cut through the wood. THE BELVOIR ,FOXHOUNDS, A start for a fresh covert. 136

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905, NG FIELD. MR. EVAN HANBURY THE COUNTESS OF YARBORCUGH Master of the Cottesmore Hounds. With the Belvoir Foxhounds. THE COTTESMORE FOXHOUNDS. A meet of the pack near Oakham, THE QUORN FOXHOUNDS. A meet at the well-known Kirby Gate, 137

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS SOME POPULAR PACKS. MR. FERNIE AND HIS HOUNDS. THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FOXHOUNDS. A meet near Market Harborough, A meet at Caxton Gibbet. WITH THE OAKLEY FOXHOUNDS. A sharp gallop across the Downs. WITH THE PYITCHLEY HUNT. WITH THE BELVOIR FOXHOUNDS. Two enthusiastic followers of the famous Midland pack. The Master, Sir Gilbert Greenall, is in the centre. 138

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. Plays and Players. AR be it from me to assert that “Captain Drew on Leave” is not an agreeable entertainment. All the best judges of theatrical matters are convinced that it is, and I bow to their superior wisdom. Yet, I would fain ask, what advance does this play show upon Mr. H. H. Davies's earlier work? “Cousin Kate" was also an agreeable entertainment. So likewise “ Mrs. Gorringe’s Necklace” and “Cynthia.” But “Captain Drew on Leave” is no better than any of these, and it is indeed not so good as “Mrs. Gorringe’s Neck- iace” as an entertainment or asa play. It is inter- esting to compare the respective positions of Mr. Davies and Mr. Sutro at this present moment. Both began getting plays pro- duced at about the same time, Mr. Davies has four to his credit, and Mr. Sutro three, and yet there can be no doubt that, as serious contributions to the art of the stage, Mr. Sutro’s work is far in advance of Mr. Davies's. To compare only the latest plays from each pen, “The Perfect Lover,” irrational though it be, and weak though its construction is in places is a play of ideas, a play which deals seriously, and as far as possible accu- rately, with a certain phase of life. “Captain Drew on Leave,” on the contrary, is of the stage. The idea which led to the develop- ment of the play is just such an one as would have presented itself to any young greenhorn in search ofa plot for his first play. A Naval officer, giddy and flirtatious, makes a bet that he will make a married woman love him. He suc- ceeds so well tnat he really seriously falls in love with her himself. The husband finds them out, and deter- tnines to cast his wife off. But the lover turns noble. By those means which only stage lovers can employ, he opens the husband’s eye to the value of his wif impresses upon him the need for “those little attentions that much to a woman” phrase crops up), and leaves the now reunited couple to pick up the broken strands. The idea is older than one can possibly remember. It goes back to the very earliest days of drama (as entertainment, and not solely as method of instruction). But the idea would have mattered little, if in working it out Mr. Davies had shown a little originality. But he has not. From the moment Captain Drew that he will make Mrs. the provinces. mean so (how inevitably that wapers Moxon fall in love with him, all is foreseen. Mr. Davies has not even spared us the incident of the wife hiding in the lover's bedroom. But the husband does not find her there. That is the one stroke of con- ventionality that Mr. Davies avoids. All that the actors could do they did to But though he spoke rather louder than usual, though he infuse the lay figures with life. had a very sunburnt face, and a smattering of MISS MARION LINDSAY Who has been appearing with Mr Seymour Hicks in “The Catch of the Se Miss Lindsay will also appear in the revival of “ Blueb-ll in Fairyland "’ at the New Aldwych Theatre next month. (From a copyright photograph by the Romney Studios.) Naval talk, Sir Charles Wyndham never itm- Marion rsonality pressed one as being a seaman. M Terry brought all the powers of her p: and her art to bear on the part of Mrs. Moxon, and made the character as credible as could be. But Miss Mary Moore and Mr. Vane Tempest were lost in playing the junior lovers, and the only really striking performances came from Mr. Louis Calvert as the husband, and Mr. Eille Norwood as a quite superfluous villain. Mr. Norwood played a melodramatic 139 part with such tact and art that one was almost convinced that Chester Hassell was the one human character in the play. In a word, then, a weak play, saved by excellent acting. The story at the Waldorf is exactly the opposite. “Lights Out” is a remarkable play. Every character, even in the English version, which adheres very faithfully to the German original, is human, credible, and withal sensible. The story is by now too well known to need re- petition, even in outline. Every act of the play contains as many ideas as are to be found in a whole play by most of the younger English dramatic writers of to-day, and each moment, each word, and each movement of each character has some bearing upon the final catastrophe to which the whole is meant to lead up. There is nething — superfluous, nothing unnecessary. It is a pity that such a_ play should not have been better cast. Mr. H. B. Irving and Miss Eva Moore as Lieu- tenant von Lauffen and Klara respectively are admirable, and fully suited to their parts. But Mr, H.-V. Esmond has appa- rently no conception of the character, appearance, and bearing of a corporal in a German cavalry regiment, and Mr. has far too much of the Charles Fulton grand manner to make us believe for one moment that he is a common sergeant, even with thirty- three years’ service behind him. For the rest, let it be said that Mr. Dawson Milward alone honourable looked as if he had even a nodding acquaintance with a drill-sergeant, and that so unmilitary a body of officers and men is a cogent argument for those 2\who favour conscription to \e}atch hold of. Most ot taking part in the / court-martial scene, with the exception of Mr. : Irving and Mr. Milward, sityland’ atthe ~~» had not the smallest acquaintance with even English military etiquette, which is far less severe than that which obtains in the Army of the Kaiser. FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS. November 7.—'* The Voysey Inheritance,” Court. November 11.—"* Mr. Popple,” Apollo. November 18.—" The Mountain Climber,” Comedy. November 28,—" Major Barbarra,” Court. In December.—‘ Midsummer Night's Dream,” Adelphi In December.—‘‘ Bluebell in Fairyland," Revive Aldwych. December 1), —"‘ Peter Pan,” Revival, Duke of York's.

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Nov. 4th, 1905 T he WINTER THE THE KING. Traveller. IN TORQUAY. SEASON AND HIS A typical view of this favourite English winter resort, showing the almost Continental nature tern extremity of Torbay, and is completely surrounded by hills on every side but t north ea: T is difficult to think of November without associating it with fogs, dampness, and dull skies; at least, that is the more general impression of those who, unfor- tunately, are compelled to live in town. Out- side London, November is not so black as we would paint it; and in less than five hours’ THE ROCK WALK, TORQUAY. h, aR om Company ) oh, nature of the trees in the p (From a copyright photograph by the | journey by one of the smoothest lines in England, in a comfortably-warmed corridor carriage, we can reach that favoured portion of the South Coast known as the English Riviera. Here we have Torquay, the most lovely town in England, with a climate abso- lutely free from fog and cold winds, and in ANSTEY'S COVE, TORQUAY. One of the most beautiful bays on the south coast of Devonshire, and a very favourite walk or drive from Torquay, which is surrounded by some of the most picturesque *nery in the kingdom. Ruskin speaks of it as “The Italy of England." (From a copyright photograph by the Photochrom Company.) 140 f the town and its surroundings. Torquay lies in ‘a sheltzred cove at the a fact that gives it an almost Italian climate, as may be seen by the some respects even more pleasant than that of the celebrated French Riviera. As a well-known authority on climatology once remarked, no town can boast of a situation more favourable for the mildness of its climate than Torquay, which is placed between the river Dart on the one hand and the rivers Teigu and Exe on the other. It is almost entirely free from fogs, and remarkably dry and warm. It is particularly well sheltered from north-east and north-west winds. The multiformity of the coast is such that, even within the town itself, the medical adviser is euabled to choose different situations for his patients, according to the description of atmosphere which he thinks will be most beneficial to them; hence there is no place in Great Britain which has a higher reputation for relieving the symptoms and prolonging the lives of patients suffering from consumption and chest ailments generally. Many years ago Tennyson designated it “the most lovely sea village in England,” and Napoleon, in his enthusiasm, exclaimed, “ What a_ beautiful country! How much it resembles Porto Ferrajo in Elba!” In a word, Torquay is the most un-English of English watering-places, and viewed from the sea one might easily fancy one’s self some- where off the coast of Southern France. Nature has indeed bestowed some of her greatest gifts on this delightful Devonian watering-place. There is everything to tempt the winter visitor to take up his residence, whether he be in search of health or merely a congenial climate. The background of sloping hills, dotted with charming villas, abounds in luxuriant gardens filled with rare exotics, which flourish in sub-tropical profysion.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Where else in England can be seen growing out of doors in midwinter such tender plants as the orange, aloe, hydrangea, fuchsia, palm, eucalyptus, dracena, verbena, camilla, geranium, and scores of others? As Charles Kingsley once wrote, “ Here the flowers of autumn meet the blooms of spring, and the Old Year lingers smilingly to twine a garland for the New.” Torquay is pre-eminently a health resort, and those who go there expecting to find the gaieties and attractions of Nice or Cannes will naturally be disappointed. One of the chief advantages from the health point of view is its equable temperature, and {freedom from sudden changes of heat and cold, such as so frequently occur on the Riviera. In a county THE KING. unequalled for purity and softness. Invalids in the various stages of convalescence make the most rapid progress towards recovery, while the outdoor treatment of phthisis, which is now so widely prescribed, can be carried on here perhaps more satisfactorily than in any other health resort. Asthma, which is one of the prevailing complaints in this country at this season, has frequently been permanently cured, simply as the result of the air of Torquay. Last, but not least, it should be mentioned that Torquay is one of the sunniest spots in the British Isles. Apart from its special climatic advantages for the invalid, Torquay offers equal attrac- tion for those who merely require change of air. The natural beauties of the place have Nov. 4th, 1905, with flowers; geraniums and fuchsias never seem to have done blooming. It is rare for the thermometer to drop below freezing point, which permits of many of the less hardy types of flowers, usually found under glass, blossoming the winter through. Since Torquay first began to attract attention it has quite outgrown itself, having absorbed the hamlets of Tormoham, Torwood, Cocking- ton, Babbacombe, and St. Mary Church. For many miles around the scenery is exceedingly beautiful, and takes in some of Devonia’s most picturesque spots; few places offer a bigger variety of drives, walks, and coaching trips. The quaint little village of Cockington, with its famous old forge and church, has been the subject of countless amateur photographers. Cockington, situated about two miles from Torquay, is one of the prettiest old thatched cottages, with their background of fine trees, lending themse! where the atmosphere is noted for its humidity, it is strange to find a spot that enjoys, practi- cally, immunity from this condition. But this, of course, is to a great extent the result of its insular position, the town being nearly surrounded by sea. Torquay, as the Duke of Argyll once remarked, has but one industry, namely, that of the manufacture of health. Blessed with a “live” and_ enterprising Corporation, whose appropriately - chosen motto, “Salus et Felicitas," has always been kept foremost in their minds, the town boasts perhaps one of the finest sanitary systems in the country; while the water supply, whi comes direct {rom the uplands of Dartinoor, is THE FORGE AT COCKINGTC vill NEAR TORQUAY. dmirably to the purpose. Carys of Tor Abbey. (From a copyright photograph by the Photockrom Company.) been carefully preserved, yet utilised to the very best possible advantage, as instanced in the series of lovely “hanging gardens” on the side of Waldon Hill. Here the slopes have been laid out in terraces, with winding paths and rustic bridges, giving access from one to the other. Within these delightful natural retreats and arbours, the visitor can sit and while away an hour of his time without the faintest suggestion of boredom. These paths are perfectly protected from every wind, and command extensive views across historic Tor Bay to Brixham, where the Prince of Orange effected a landing in November, 1688. Even in midwinter these gardens are bright 141 ges in Devonshire, and has formed the subject of innumerable photographs and pictures, the The church has a curious octagonal font, and several tombs of the Compton Castle, within walking distance, is one of the most interesting fortified mansions in the West Country, having been a stronghold as early as the Norman Conquest. Berry Pomeroy Castle, a seven miles’ drive, should also be visited; it is romantically situated, the approach leading through a thick wood. Dartmoor, Exmouth, Teignmouth, Plymouth, Salcombe, Lyme Regis, and many quaint old- world villages are within the compass of a day’s excursion. Bearing in mind the excellent train service, comfortable hotels, and delightful climate, it would be difficult to suggest a more suitable place for the health-seeker at this season.

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THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. Nov. 4th, 1906. F singular interest are the Naval pictures reproduced on this page. H.M.S. “ Excellent has succeeded to some of the traditions associated with the name “Queen Charlotte,’ and the connection of the latter with Lord Howe is a familiar detail of Naval history. The blowing up of the “Queen Charlotte’ was recalled the other day by the terrible disaster to the “ Mikasa,” and recent events in North Africa may have reminded some of Lord Exmouth’s bombardment of Algiers, in which the “ Queen Charlotte,” in which the gallant admiral flew his flag, took a very conspicuous part. In the annals of the British Navy there have been few more spectacular episodes than the last-named event, which took place, it will be remembered, in 1816 as the result of insolent outrages com- mitted by the Dey of Algiers. Even in Lord Exmouth’s Official Despatch some hint of the picturesqueness of the engagement is con- veyed, and it is difficult not to be thrilled with THE FIGURE-HEAD OF H.M.S. “QUEEN CHARLOTTE.” Lord Howe's flag-ship, June 1, 1794. (From a drawing by H. Coish.) “Queen Charlotte,” of which we present to-day an authentic reproduction. Tue battle-ship “Glory,” formerly the flag- ship on the China Station, was recently paid off at Portsmouth, and recommissioned on the tollowing day by Captain the Hon. Walter Stopford, who became Sir Gerard Noel's Flag- Captain in February, 1904, ten days after the Russo-Japanese War broke out. Captain Stopford joined the Navy thirty-five years ago, and a short time back was Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications. He belongs to the Courtown family, being the son of the fourth, and half-brother of the present, Earl. Two of his nephews, Lieutenant the Hon. Arthur and Sub-Lieutenant the Hon. Guy Stopford, are in the Senior Service, while his brother, the Hon. Sir Frederick William Stopford, K.C.M.G., C.B., is a highly-distin- guished, popular, and accomplished Guards- man, now holding the important post of Director of Military Training. THE LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP “‘QUEEN CHARLOTTE” AT SPITHEAD. From an original oil-painting by Luny, now in the pos: enthusiasm as one reads of the manner in which the ships of the fleet, led by the ‘Queen Charlotte,” bore up for their appointed stations within a few hundred yards of the enemy's numerous batteries. Lorp Exmourtu had sent on shore an ulti- matum addressed to the Dey, and, receiving no answer, sailed in and anchored silently in the entrance to the Mole, at about fifty yards’ distance, the time being about half-past two in the afternoon of August 27, 1816, Up to that moment not a gun had been fired, but now first one and then two more shots were fired at the British ships from the Mole. The at once responded, and Exmouth, “coinmenced a well supported as, I “Queen Charlotte” thus, writes Lord fire as animated and believe, was ever witnessed, from a quarter before three until nine, without intermission, and which did not cease altogether until half-past eleven." Surely of the figure-heads of Naval history few can com- pare in with that of Exmouth’s glorious interest same event by Serres, is in the posse THE FIGURE-HEAD OF H.M.S. “ EXCELLENT. Lord Exmouth’s flag-ship, August 27, 1816, (From a drawing by H. Cotsh,) 142 ion of Colonel Dalison, who purchased it from the collection of Messrs, E, and E. Emanuel. n of Lord Howe. (From a photograph by Messrs. E. and E, Emanuel, Vortsea ) Another, of the Tue Army certainly does not receive, nor, for the matter of that, does the Navy either receive, full credit for all the good and unostentatious work it does in quarters lying somewhat outside its ordinary scope. An interesting object-lesson in this connection is afforded by the contents of the current number of the Geographical Journal, published by Mr. Stanford. This contains four principal rticles, one of which, dealing with * The Field of Geography and its Problems,” was contributed by Rear-Admiral Sir William Wharton, who died the other day. The remaining three are all by Army men. One treats of “ Exploration and Survey in Tibet,” and is written by Major Ryder, D.S.O., R.E.; another Engineer officer, Captain H. G. Lyous, describes “ The Nile Flood and its Variation”; while Colonel A. W. S. Wingate communicates some further notes concerning the Liao River. Surely the Army has a right to plume itself on the excellent show it makes in regard to studies which, while incidentally of Military value, are also of very distinct general interest. »y Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905, RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all." HIS week London football will be more or less New Zealand mad. On Wednesday the Surrey fifteen will have paid their quota towards the accumulation of points which these insatiable Colonials will take back with them at the beginning of the New Year. To-day “the Club"—as the Blackheath F.C. are known, whereby hangs a tale I hope to have sufficient space to tell this week —try conclusions with the elusive ones at the Rectory Field, and once more a large crowd will crack chestnuts at the expense of the unfortunate South Eastern. Truth to tell, that railway company does much to make a visit to the Black- heath F.C.’s ground both unpopular and uncomfortable. Coming back from the wretched display given by Newport the other day, it took me fifty minutes to reach Charing Cross from Blackheath. We stopped twice going into and twice coming out of Cannon Street on that evening. Football players and their admirers never were made of the type R. E. GODFRAY (RICHMOND AND MIDDLESEX). Action photography in football will in due course show more varieties of expression than it does in cricket Judging by this one, the sturdy Richmond three- quarter, R. E. Godtray, is satished with the left foot punt he has just made. that brooked delays and hesitation in any shape or form, so whenever somebody suggests going to see Blackheath play at home, the query, “What's on at Richmond?” now follows as a matter of course. So the gate at the Rectory Field suffers in consequence. Tue Crur. But that tale is worth record before further progress. Blackheath and Richmond at Richmond was the match, and a Richmond half-back, remarkable for a rather bumptious nature, was stooping to pick up the ball, which had gone into touch, when the touch-judge, an old'Heathen of the truest ‘Heathen type, said “club ball.” Now, the home club in every match, whether Richmond, Wasps, or Bees, is always accorded the right of use of the word “club.” To a ‘Heathen “the Club” always meavs Blackheath, whether he hears it when visiting, or when at the Rectory Field, or when nearing the summit of Kinchin Junga. “Which club? * queried the bumptious half rather sharply, as befitted the moment, after having been thrown and trampled gently in the mud. They tell me the eye of this ‘Heathen of the "Heathens was a sight never to be torgotten, as he slowly replied, “ Why, Blackheath, you blankety blanketed young myth you, so drop it.” Yet that half got his International ! Tue BrackHeaTH Forwarps. To-day then “the Club” meet the New Zealanders, and if there is any truth in the opinion of experts that the latter will meet their Waterloo when they encounter a good set of forwards it should be verified to-day. For Blackheath possess a very good pack indeed. It only lacks pace; a very important want in such a game as one with the speedy Colonials. Obviously such fine players as B. C. Hartley, W. L. S. Rogers, and J. E. C. Partridge are at ad vantage when it comes to sprinting, and of this the New Zealanders always give their opponents plenty. In the tight, out of touch, and in the scrambling loose, there is no club pack in town, except, perhaps, the London Ls i ig na lle AIRS 001A YO a ANAM H. ALEXANDER (RICHMOND). The question of who is the best place-kicker in the world may be a matter of opinion. But that the English International and Richmond captain is the most scientific admits of no doubt. He is always very deliberate about his preparations for each kick Welsh, to equal that which the Blackheath can place in the field. And they will be well advised if they adhere to their own game and do not experiment with any new- fangled formation fore or aft. If they are destined to lower the flag of the Silver Fern, they will do so only by playing under a forma- tion they know, certainly not by trying to play in a formation they have only seen and read about. Most of our provincial fifteens have been properly “bunkered” over this point; Northumberland especially. They christened their new player a “flying forward.” Untor- tunately, when put to the test, he gave no evidence of an acquaintance with aerostatics. Before the match it was currently reported that he would be placed outside at the base of the scrum, but when the kick-off removed the matter from the dubious region of theory to the certain one of practice it was found that, for the greater part of the game, the New Zealanders placed him upon a different base That, however, by the way, and I committe altogether. 143 do not anticipate seeing any flying half-backs or mathematical problems other than the New Zealand five-eighths to-day on the historic old sward, which is not easy to get at, but all right when one gets there. Tae Backs. When the ‘Heathen centres have come to a better understanding the club will possess a third line second to few in the United King- dom. Whether New Zealanders are to be barred from this assertion or not a tew hours will prove. The old International, S. F. Coopper, is kicking better than ever this year, and if he would make more use of his great pace and not wait so long for a favourable opening he would be a great player. So far his play, probably quite unintentionally, has always conveyed the impression that he panders to the gallery. Finicking about in order to dodge one opponent, only to get ina long punt, where the right game was to have run for all he is worth, and either let his pace force an opening for himself or for another of his side, may fetch the gallery, but, for all J. E. RAPHAEL (OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS). Few Rugby men of a dozen or more years ago ever see this fine athlete playing without regretting the introduction of the tourth three-quarter, tor John Raphael, the England, Oxford, and player, is an ideal centre of three three-Guarters. that, it is very bad football indeed, and con- vinces the onlooker that his side is not getting the full value of his servi Perhaps the advent of a genuine good three-quarter in the person of H. Anderson on the Blackheath line will draw Coopper, by mere force of example, out of himself, and cause him to at last do full justice to the powers which are unquestionably latent within him if he will but give them play. Anderson is a sturdy three-quarter of the type which sees only that the opposite goal-line must be crossed. The type whic ,» when it gets the ball, goes straight ahead and at once “makes ground.” If only every back recognised the value of always making ground! He is an Irish International, but I cannot for the moment remember the year in which he wore the green jersey. That he is a great acquisi- tion to Blackheath and London club football goes without s z, and it is to be hoped his duties in the Army will enable him to play frequently. O. B.

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Nov. 4th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. HE conjoint efforts of the late Sir William Laird Clowes and Mr. Alan H. Burgoyne have resulted in the publication of one of the most interesting stories of modern Naval warfare that have as yet been written. The camn- paign of Tratalgar is adapted to modern condi- tions; Lord Nelson, Captain Hardy, and all the familiar figures of history reappear; and the whole work is not only an enthralling narra- tive, but a valuable lesson in Naval history. Boys will read this story with interest, and will learn a great deal more about the Naval history of 1804-5 than they would ever have the patience to read in history books proper. But the highest testimony that can be given to the book is the fact that it has attracted the serious attention of professional men. Naval officers have studied and criticised the tactics and statements as to gun-fire, the effect of the torpedo, the value of speed. and the other lessons which the authors of the work draw from the events they describe; and there can be no doubt that “Trafalgar Refought" will con- tinue to excite interest and discussion in Naval circles for a long time to ccme. Trafalgar Refought. ae * x MISS EDITH FE. CUTHELL has published a fascinating historical bio- graphy in “ Wilhelmina Margravine of Baireuth ” (Chapman and Hall). Wil- helmina was the sister of Frederic the Great, and is, perhaps, best known now by her recently-discovered correspond- ence with Frederic’s friend, Voltaire. They addressed each other as “Sceur Guillemette” and “Frére Voltaire”; and the correspondence lasted so long as Frederic's friendship with the philosopher lasted; it died out at the monarch’s orders when the quarrel came, to revive again later on different terms. Her letters to her brother Frederic, too, are famous, Wilhel- and she was one of the mina of few people whom that Baireuth. stony mortal really loved. Readers of Sainte-Beuve will remember how highly he thought of Wilhelmina’s literary gifts. He places her with Mme. de Sévigné, Mme. de Staél, the Count de Gramont, and other writers of memoirs; and she wrote French so well because she was French by education as well as descent. At one time she was to have married our Prince of Wales (“ Poor Fred"), but nothing came of the plan, and the further story of her brilliance but un- happiness may be read at length in the pages of those two delightful volumes of Miss Cuthell’s. They are lavishly illustrated, and handsomely got up, but they are not “show books.” They should be read from cover to cover. * * * ANOTHER most interesting historical biography recently published is Mr. E. de Wertheimer's * The Duke of Reich- stadt” (Lane). It is the pathetic life- story of one who was born to the greatest empire in the world, and died young and almost obscure. The son of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Aus- {ria was once King of Rome: he fell to the Prince of Parma, and thence to be an Archduke of Austria. He was kept in ignorance, as much as possible, of the greatness of his own father, and was educated as an Austrian, Napoleon’ while every effort was made to the root out all that was French in Second. him, until he came to speak French like a foreigner. Never- theless, he showed great military genius, and never forgot that he had been oncea King. He could never have regained his father’s throne. The forces against him were too strong even for Napoleon's son; but he night have done good work in the world but for the consumption that carried him off when still a young man. Wit- ness is borne to his charm of appearance and manners, and Mr. Wertheimer has written a book worthy of his appealing subject. A VERY original and daring book is “ Brother East and Brother West; a Searchlight on the Unemployed,” by “ Leighton Leigh” (Heine- mann). Mr. * Leigh" turns his searchlight on the labouring classes of all kinds, and shows us things which, if true, go far to explain the present agitation. He shows us trade after trade —farming, building, domestic work, and so forth—ruined because there are no men who can or will work The Un- to make a living out of them. He employed. shows the effect of the public- house and the bookie, of cheap tinned food, and the careless idleness of mothers. He spares no one, but slashes round in hearty style, and, if half he says is true, things have come to a parlous state. The King and Queen have accepted copies of Mr. “ Leighton Leigh's” striking work; the Prime Minister has been caught reading it. And, indeed, inasmuch as it presents a certain point of “LORD NELSON LEAVING THE GEORGE.” One of the remarkable illustrations to ‘t Trafalgar Refought,"’ by the late Sir William Laird Clowes and Mr. Alan H. Burgoyne. view, and presents it without compromise or fear, it is well worth reading. : * ee 2 SEVERAL good novels have been published lately. There is, first of all, “Kipps” (Macmillan). Many readers made the acquaintance of Mr. H. G. Wells's strange little hero when the story was running through a periodical; but even those who read it in serial form should return to the book, so as to realise the cumulative effect of the study. It is a touching, yet con- stantly amusing, book. Kipps is a little draper'’s ass‘stant, who comes into £1,200 a year, and his efforts to learn how to capture that elusive sham called “gentility,” and, in fact, to become a “gentlemen,” make the gist of the book. In the end, the strain is too much for Kipps. He went toan “ anagram- tea” with some new “swell” friends, and the door was opened to him by Ann Pornick, the Kipps. 144 (Nelson, 65.) girl he had loved as a child and still loved, even though he had £1,200 a year and she was only a housemaid. Whether it was that abomination, the “anagram-tea,” or the presence of Ann, or both, at any rate it was too much for Kipps. He fled; he gave up his “lady” betrothed, Miss Walsingham; he married Ann; and he But readers must learn his further adventures for themselves from the most human, touching, and, in ont opinion, the most amusing book Mr. Wells has ever written. * & * THEN we have three very clever novels by women writers. Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick has done nothing better than her new story, “ The Professor's Legacy” (Arnold). It shows a grasp of character, faithful adherence to the truth of men and women, a power of handling deep subjects lightly, and, of course, Mrs. Sidgwick’s invariably pure and pointed style. It is a story of a young and pretty German girl who marries a solemn Englishman more or less out of pique, how she caine to love him in the end, and to win the love that her first mistake had nearly lost her. Be- sides these two there are a number of other very cleverly-drawn people, some good pictures of German and English life, and one of Mrs. Sidgwick’s famous disagreeable women. In “Barbara Rebell” (Heinemann), Mrs. Belloc Lowndes tells the story of a great passion between Three two people who cannot Women marry. She tells it with Novelists. much strength and deli- cacy; and there is about the novel that touch of high political life which she knows well how to secure. If we do not like the book quite so much as we liked “ The Heart of Penelope.” that is, probably, mere personal taste, for it is quite as well written, and quite as good a story. The third novel is Mrs. H. H. Penrose’s“ As Dust in the Balance” (Alston Rivers), a_ tragic, moving tale of a poor girl who lived too long without love under the thumb of her cleverer sisters, married a man because he was kind to her when others were not, and then lost his love, only to find that of a younger man who knew her value better. There- after came tragedy and death, the story of which is told with a restraint, a power, and a simplicity that make “As Dust in the Balance” one of the best novels of the season. BOOKS TO READ. The Sword of Gideon, by J. Burton. (Cassell.) Barbara Rebell, by Mrs. Belloc Lowndes. (Heinemann.) Love in the Lists, by K. L. Montgomery. (Unwin.) John Carruthers: Indian Policeman, by S:r Edmund C, Cox. (Cassell.) Lone Marie, by W. E. Norris. (Macmillan.| The House of Mirth, by Edith Wharton. (Mac- millan.) As Dust in the Balance, by Mrs. H. H. Penrose. (Alston Rivers.) The Benefactor, by Ford Madox Hueffer. (Brown, Langham.) Caprains All, by W. W. Jacobs. Stoughton.) The Professor's Legacy, by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick. (Arnold.) The Szven Streams, by Warwick Deeping. (Nash.) The epareblee by James Baker. (Chapman and Hall. Dilys: an Indian Romance, by F. E. Penny. (Chatto and Windus.) Divers Vanities, by Arthur Morrison. (Methuen.) Brendle, by Marmaduke Pickthall. (Methuen.) Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers, by J. Hand E. C. Hub- back. (Lane.) Jane Ansten and her Times, by G. E. Mitton. (Methuen.) Kipps, by H G. We'ls. (Macmillan.) Emma Lady Hamilton, by Walter S'chel. (Constable. + Bloundelle- (Hodder and

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1904, THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA. BOMBAY, THE PORT OF ARRIVAL. Next week the Prince and Princess of Wales will land in India, and proceed on the four months’ tour through the Shiny East which all the inhabitants of the great Dependency have been so eagerly looking forward to. During November the Royal travellers will visit Indore, Udaipur, Jaipur, and Bikanir, (From a copyright photograph by Messrs Anston and Hoffmann.) Adelina Genée Madame Melba” ) 1 Julia Neilson WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE SAY. With recorded in regard to any other industrial product, the Press, men of Science, and persons of the highest positions in Society have expressed their belief in the unique efficacy of the dentifrice Odol, from which fact even the most conservative of minds should be con- such an unanimous voice, as has not been Kenrierley Rumford vinced :— 1.—That Odol constitutes the long-sought-for ideal preparation for preserving the teeth in a sound condition. 2—That by reason of its delightful taste and delicious flavour Odol makes the daily care of the teeth a supreme comfort. G Alexander vii.

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE RACING SEASON. HE sad news of the death of Mr. James Waugh on Monday, the 23rd _ ult., ] called forth many expressions of sincere regret. Born in 1831, he had spent over fifty years of his life in a profession which, from its very nature, exposes those who follow it to great temptations, and renders them peculiarly open to what are often reckless and unfounded imputations. Throughout his long and honourable career, not even the faintest breath of scandal ever tarnished the fair fame of Mr. Waugh, and it must have been a source of great satisfaction to him to know that, although his own days were drawing to a close, his sons were worthily upholding the honoured name which he was so soon to bequeath to them. To his sons and other members of his family it must be some consolation in their grief to know the universal esteem in which their father was held. Items of interest to breeders are the forth- coming sales of Mr. J. E. Murphy's brood mares and foals, which are to be sold without reserve, and the great Haggin sale, which will begin in America on December 4. Amongst the former is Rose of Jeddah. a typical brood mare in appearance, and beautifully bred into the bargain. She is by Kendal Royal or Gallinule out of Rose d’Amour, by Rosicrucian, and she has a good-looking filly foal by Collar, and is covered by The Victory. There are also foals by Laveno, Collar, and Lesterlin, which should prove well worth buying. The Fasig-Tipton Company will conduct the Haggin sale, which would certainly attract many buyers from this country were it not for the fact that it will clash with the December sales at Newinarket. Arrangements, however, have been made by which buyers from this country can be efficiently represented on this occasion, and I shall be pleased to communi- cate particulars to any reader of THe Kinc who nay be interested in the matter. The breakdown of Llangibby and Signorino deprived the valuable Gatwick Stakes, which was run for on the 24th ult., of much of its in- terest,and the foregone conclusion that the race was, practically speaking, a gift for Polymelus, was verified by the result of the race, inas- much as Lord Crewe’shorse cantered home four lengths in front of Manatou, who was separated THE NORBITON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE AT SANDOWN PARK. Grand Deacon (J. Dillon) and San Terenzo (T. Fitton) crashing through the last hurdle. by three lengths from the colt by Simon- tault out of Eugenia. Lord Crewe’s colours are very popular, and the victory of his horse was well received, the only matter for regret being that Messrs. Pratt had not received a more fitting reward for the enterprise and liberality which they always show in their endeavours to provide good sport on the beautiful race- course which they manage. Mr. A. G. Verrall had reason to be proud of his labours as handicapper for the Redhill Welter Handicap, nearly all the runners for which were con- sidered by their connections to hold a winning chance. A good race took place, Clwyd II. only just getting home by a head from Rarer Sort. The foggy weather was all against the chances of Lancaster Gate in the Willow Handicap, and in the run home Pendred beat him by three-quarters of a length. The principal race on the second day of the meeting was the Surrey Stakes of 2,000-sovs. and Persinus won it for Lord Derby by a STEEPLECHASING AT SANDOWN PARK. Watching the sale of Eastern Friars, who won the Pirbright Hurdle Race. (From copyright photographs by W. A.\Kouch.) viii, length and a-half from Amitie, with the colt by Carbine out of Hear Hear beaten into third place by a neck. Sandown Park, with its three days’ meeting, monopolised the principal share of last week's racing, and unusually dismal and ill-kept sur- roundings and depressing weather combined, were not sufficient to spoil the excellence of the sport. Mr. Bottomley probably made a good bargain when he purchased the winner of the Hersham Two Year Old Selling Plate for 250 guineas, as the filly by Fortunio out of Sedately is sure to be valuable as a brood mare, even if she never won another race. The Malden Selling Handicap was won in great style by Whinbloom, who had been sold by Hallick, shortly before the race, to Mr. N. G. Wood. The Orleans Nursery Handicap attracted seventeen runners, and the grand performance of Athleague (g-st.), who won from Gala Wreath (7-st. 8-lb.) and Ignorance (8-st. 1-lb.), draws attention to the merits of Mr. Purefoy’s fine colt Lally, who was only beaten by a head when attempting to give 20-lb. to the winner of this race. For the Great Sapling Plate of 1,000-sovs. ten runners put in an appearance, and Ulalume (g-st. g-Ib.) essayed the almost impossible task of giving lumps of weight away to all opponents, but she had to put up with a length beating from Frustrator (8-st. g-Ib.); Nausicaa (8-st. 6-lb.) was third, three lengths away. Flower Girl (6-st. 7-lb.) stayed the longest in the Sandown Autumn Handicap, and beat Best Light (g-st. 5-Ib.) by half a length. A scene, which is fortunately of rare occurrence, took place on the second day of the meeting in connection with the match between Piari and Pitch Battle, the former of whom, ridden by Lord Gerard, led all the way, and won easily. Mr. De Wendt Fenton, who rode Pitch Battle, was received with a storm of booing and hooting, and the stewards of the meeting, not considering his explana- tion satisfactory, referred the matter to the Stewards of the Jockey Club for investigation. Costly Lady, who ran well in the Cesare- witch for about a mile and a-half, found the distance of the Sandown Stakes to her liking, and beat Plum Centre and Tankard into second and third places without difficulty. CavurRIRE,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1906. THE PIANOLA PIANO. When you buy a piano would it not be as well to get one which you can play even should you not possess any knowledge of music? ‘The Piano in its ordinary form is of value only to those who are able to play by hand. Unless you know something of music you might as well not have a piano. Music plays too important a part in the affairs of life, however, to dismiss the most popular musical instrument in this summary manner. But before it could fill its proper place as a source of pleasure and enjoyment, and before its worth could be properly appreciated, the piano had to be made accessible to everyone. So the Pianola came, and the reproach of the unused piano lost its significance, for the Pianola made piano-playing universal. The Pianola idea has been carried a step further in the Pianola Piano, which, as the name indicates, is a combination of a high- grade piano and the only artistic means whereby everyone can play it. The greatest living musicians recognise the Pianola as an artistic means of playing, and when you play the piano by means of the Pianola contained within its case, you still retain the expression control. No other musical instru- ment gives you so great a repertoire. Every composition contained in our Catalogue (over 14,000 at present) can be played on the Pianola Piano, and is available equally to the novice and the musician. To the hand-player the Pianola Piano is a grand source of inspiration; the music rolls show how compositions should be played, and he can base his own hand-playing on the results which he obtained when using the roll. The Metrostyle Pianola is the most remarkable development in piano-player construction, and is incor- porated in the Pianola Piano. By its use, the interpre- tations of the greatest musicians are made common to all. Anyone can play the pieces Paderewski has marked as he would play them on the Concert platform, and so with all the rolls that have been specially interpreted for us by well-known musicians. The Pianola Piano does not differ in appearance from the ordinary upright piano, and occupies the same space. It has all the advantages of the ordinary piano, plus those of the Pianola, and is the first complete piano, making the pleasure of music production available to everyone. It may be had in the following makes of pianos :— The PIANOLA PIANO (Broadwood Piano), The PIANOLA PIANO (Munck Piano), The PIANOLA PIANO (Weber Piano). A complete description of the Pianola Piano will be sent to anyone who writes for Catalogue Q. The Orchestrelle Company, 4EOLIAN HALL, 135-6-7, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W. | AA Crap -App! | BLOSSOMS LONDON -| Of all Ghemists and sfores- 2-3 36. or direel 22 Q 39, post free. Algo in langer Sizes. R . M . S . P. even PAOKET COMPANS, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. 70 Days—f£70. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February. Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas, Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as above. Aly, Ss "Vey Fe AYS eapy FOR” Requires rtso™ | ( ™,, Ov oe Bach Razor in 2 Case. BLACK HANDLES, 5/6. IVORY HANDLES, 7/6, A PLEASURE TO USE. Wholesale: OSBORNE, GARRETT & Co., London, W, ix.

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Tercentenary of the Gunpowder Plot. NOVEMBER 5, 1605—NOVEMBER 65, 1905. MN TT “INFERNALL FAUKS DISCOVERED.” From a rare tract of the period. HE centenary of Trafalgar is only divided by a fortnight from the tercentenary of the Gunpowder Plot. Both events marked epochs in the history of England. Trafalgar gave rise to some of the most stirring of our national songs; the “treason and plot” of 1605, according to the most competent authorities on the subject, occasioned the composition of “God save the King” by Dr. John Bull. The bonfires, fire- works, and “guys,” which reigned supreme on each Fifth of November for 250 years, may ultimately be forgotten, but our National Anthem never. It may even survive “ The Death of Nelson” and “In the Bay of Biscay.” No sooner had men’s minds recovered froin the first shock of the arrest of the conspirators and the disclosure of their diabolical projects, than, as after Trafalgar, the eneraty feeling was one of profound thanktulness. The Merchant Taylors of London, amongst other loyal corporations, at once resolved that, “Whereas it pleased Almighty God {most mercifully to preserve the King’s Majesty and the whole State from the late pernitious gunpowder treason, in rememberance whereot by Act of Parliament it is agreed that the 5th day of November shall tor ever be kept halliday (sic), and so by order, the whole lyvery are required to resort to Paule's fora sermon.” It was also decided to give a grand feast in honour of the sapient Sovereign, to whose more than human intelligence the arrest of the traitors was attributed. A form of devotional thanksgiving was at once drawn up and made an integral part of the Book of Common Prayer. If certain passages in this first addition of the kind made to the Litany are closely examined, they will be fourd to disclose the whole theme of our familiar “ God save the King.” Surely the lines ‘*O Lord our God arise ! Scatter his enemies And make them fall. Confound their politics, etc.,"’ were suggested by the prayer, “O Lord, Who didst this day discover the snares of death laid for us, be Thou our mighty protector, and scatter our enemies that delight in blood; institute and defeat their counsels, abate their pride. and confound their devices ; strengthen the hands of our gracious sovereign King James.” The lines “ Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks,” breathe nothing of war, but allude evidently to some “deep, artful, and secret” con- spiracy. The whole sentiment of the National Anthem is summed up in the ‘“suffrages” introduced into the Gunpowder Plot Thanks- giving Service. The words were probably those of Ben Jonson. Possibly the original of them perished in one of the two fires which have befallen Merchant Taylors’ Hall. John A CONTEMPORARY ANGLO-DUTCH BROADSIDE THE LETTER TO LORD MOUNTEAGLE. From acontemporary tract. Bull, Doctor of Music, who “ went beyond the seas” in 1613, was a liveryman of the Mer. chant Taylors’ Company, and certainly directed the performances of the “gentlemen and children” of the Chapel Royal at the memor- able féte given in honour of the King and Royal family by that important commercial confraternity on July 16, 1606. For some time after the discovery of the conspiracy, the King showed a marked disinclination to accept any invitations of this kind. Bull's services on this occasion, when he “ played most excellent melody upon a small pair of organs,” are detailed in Stow’s Chronicle. In the authentic list of Dr. Bull's compositions, No. 56 is “God save the King.” This affords incontrovertible evidence of the direct connection of the National Anthem with the Gunpowder Plot, and of the legitimacy of Dr. Bull's claim to its authorship. The tercentenary of the Gunpowder Plot is not the less interesting because it is also, for all practical purposes, the tercentenary of the National Anthem. A. M. B. Dealing with the Spanish Armada, the detection of the Gunpowder Plot, and an alleged Popish Conspiracy against the Protestant Faith. x.

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Nov. 4th, 1905, THE KING AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXV.—THE RARIORA OF THE GUNPOWDER PLOT. HERE are Gunpowder Plot collectors on both sides of the Atlantic, who pay very high prices for rariora of every description, but the ap- proaching tercentenary has failed to bring any items of a sensational character into the market. The Fawkes lantern, which played so important a part in the fiasco of November 5, 1605, is one of the most cherished treasures of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford; two autographs of the arch-con- spirator picked up in Marylebone Lane, where they long failed to find a buyer at 1os., subsequently realised something like £200; and afinecontemporary letter, giving an account of the whole transaction from an impartial onlooker's point of view, was sold last summer for a little more than £5. It was the Gunpowder Plot which brought some of the earliest known carica- tures into existence, and within three months of the occurrence a goodly number of tracts, sermons, leaflets, and broadsides were pub- lished. It is hardly necessary to say that they all took the side of the King, and Guido Fawkes became the villain par excellence of all time. He added the word “Guy,” in the sense of something frightful to look at, to the English Janguage. The caricatures now reproduced are amongst the scarcest known to collectors who make “Gun- powder Treason” the object of their researches. Pass is respon- sible for the best known serious Pictures of the various episodes connected with it, from its incep- tion to the gloomy day when the traitors were torn limb from limb. The original drawing for this tragical and disgusting scene is now in the collection of Mr. Sabin, as well as an early impression of the plate engraved from it. In possession of the writer is a quaint and exceedingly rare poetical volume entitled: ‘“ Mischeefe’s Mysterie; or, Treason’s Master- peece, The Powder-Plot, Inuented by Hellish Malice, Prevented by Heauenly Mercy, truely related, and from the Latine of the learned and reuerend Doctour Herring, translated and very much dilated [in verse] by John Vicars. London: Printed by E. Griffin, dwelling in the Little Olde Bayly, neere the Signe of the King’s Head, 1617." First Edition, 2 parts in 1 vol., sm. 4to, with two wood- cuts, one illustrating the Dis- covery of Guy Fawkes; the other the delivery of the tell - tale letter to the Royal Solomon by Lord Monteagle just three cen- turies ago. Vicars is responsible for several of the most curious illustrated items in the literature of the reigns of the first two BOOKS, TRACTS, PRINTS, CARICATURES, AND BROADSIDES. GUY FAWKES, Celebration of the Fifth of November in the early part of the nineteenth century, (From a rare print.) MONTEAGLE HOUSE, The residence of Lord Monteagle on the Fifth of November, 1605. THE PRIVY COUNCIL DEBATING ON THE GUNPOWDER PLOT. (From a very rare contemporary print in the possession of Messrs, Maggs.) xii. SOUTHWARK. Stuarts. reading, aud tercentenary London.” sonne, with discretion Each circumstance,” Doctor Herring’s own fancy was quaint enough, but John Vicars's “dilation” makes “ Mis- cheefe’s Mysterie” very amusing in view of of Sunday (the 5th inst.) very interesting as well. The book—a quarto tract of 121 pages—is dedicated in terms of fulsome flattery to Sir John Lemon Knight, “ Lord Maior of the most famous the next City of Lord Monteagle is puzzled at the letter sent him, but prudently resolves to refer it to King James, who is happily equal to the occasion, “At last our prudent King, Apollo's Faire England’s Joseph, waighing scents gunpowder as the source of the threatened “ blow.” braine, aceth, death. thunderclap, fall: call." d, J Now The cellars are searched pursuance of the King’s sugges- tion. The discovery takes place. “Tis not the froth of fickle, brittle, But heirog!iphicke of black treachery. Yea, further, he’ great ‘danger men- A suddaine, terrible, fierce stroke of Which with great wonder, like a Should on their foes precipitately Unites by gunpowder this thing may ‘ap, Nought else so likely I to mind can in “Then thirty barrels more with sulphur And two great hogsheads ere they Dif? ceas'd they found. ‘auks to search he his attendant will'd, Which did his treacherous heart with envy wound : snatch, scratch, they took, Mino-taures horrid looke The Gorgon's, Semitaures, out, and giving for the the Gunpowder such as_ this curious. Hags, the For from his neck a crucifix they A shirt of haire he wore his skin to Forth from his pocket then the Match Which should have rais’'d Chimera's From hell to earth, yea, and with Which would have brought Vulcan from his hellish station, To worke in Etna dolefull desolation.” Fifty years ago the celebration of each November 5 with fire- works and the burning of “ guys” was still a feature of English life. It has now almost died the Special Thanks- “great deliver- ance” of November 5, 1605, has disappeared from book; but in books of devotion, like John Hall's “ Jacob's Ladder,” Plot occupied a foremost place. A collection of the Guido Fawkes illustrations and verses in manuals would be Prayer- always “This day,” quoth Hall, “allows tby praises Lord, ~> 3008 i¢ Our grateful heart to Thee shall sing, Our gratetul lips they shall recount ‘Thine ancient love Eternal King.’ Alector'’s, very

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 4th, 1905. Si BOOK PLATES (EX Catalogue of the extensive series of duplicate plates from the famous collection formed by the late SiR AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON FRANKS, K.C.B,, etc. Part I. Now Ready. ELLIS, 29, New Bond Street, London, W. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in Rare Books anv Fine Lisrary Epitions OF STANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, rst E rgth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. H.@ 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently issued—Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Tue Misses Collection of ervices. 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A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy.” Signed by J. W Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured potters. 179» Tue KinG's EXCHANGE. A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. 1780-85, spabiisted by M. Swinney, of Birmingham £1 offered.—183, THE Kine’s ExcHancE. A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine tos. each offered,—184, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KinG's ExCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THe KinG's EXCHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892. —187, Tue KinG's ExcHance. ‘The Book of Archery,"’ and any other works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, THE KinG's ExcHanGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, Tue Kinc's ExcHANGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE Kine's ExcHANGE. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. —continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262, THE KinG’s ExcHancE. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘‘ Shannon "’ and ‘' Chesa- peake,"’ after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, Tue KinG’s ExCHANGE Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to | her marriage.—268, THE KinG's ExCcHANGE Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of |Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath ; Wolfeton Ho! Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE K 's EXCHANGE Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng's operations.—270, THE KING’s ExCHANGE Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. /1 offered.—271, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. | Dorset Prints: \dedicated to Princess Augusta, drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably r8ro or 1812 Good price offered. —272, THe KinG's ExCHANGE. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘* John Bull taking aluncheon,"' 1798; ‘‘ Royal Economy,"’ George III |frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each oflered.—273, THE Ki1nG's EXCHANGE Weymouth Bay, after Upham, CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Good price offered.—526, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, Tue Kine's ExcHANGE Glass Transfer xiii. 1801; John Penn| Récamier WANTED. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE Kinc's ExcHancE. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.—817a, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE. BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896, — 1334, The Kuina's EXCHANGE The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's charge to the jury, 2 volumes.—134A, THE KinG's ExCHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, THE KinG’s ExCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royaliy, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THE KinG's ExCHANGE. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. —608a, THe KiNG's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—524a, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE KinG's ExcHANGE.

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes HE Olympia Exhibition will open on Friday, November 17, and close on the following Saturday week. Every available foot of space has been taken, and it is said that there are dozens of would-be exhibitors left out in the cold. Olympia, huge building though it is. is quite inadequate to house branch of the industry at one time, and it is clear that in future years the motor-boats or the industrial vehicles will have to have a show of their own. The final list of exhibitors indicates that there will be 104 stands in the pleasure-car every section, 37 in the commercial-vehicle section, 26 in the portion of the annexe devoted to motor- boats, while in the galleries and numerous odd corners will be over a hundred dealers in tyres, accessories, and machinery. As at the last exhibition, members of the Automobile Club can obtain free admission on presentation of their card of membership, and certain rooms within the building will be placed at the disposal of the club. 2 The motorist is often accused of being an habitual and deliberate law breaker, and there is no doubt that so far as the speed limit is concerned, the accusation is a just one in the case of the vast majority of drivers. It is, perhaps, hardly realised, however, that the tramway companies all over the kingdom equally disregard speed regulations, the only difference between the two cases being that no one ever dreams of enforcing the law for the tram so long as its breach involves no obvious danger to the public. The maximum speed allowed by the Board of Trade in the case of tramcars is 14 miles an hour, but MISS BEKTHA DAWSON WITH HER 8—II HP, Miss Dawson is one of Mr. as a general rule the speed permitted is only 8 miles or 10 miles. * * * For the information of the Royal Commission the speeds of electric tramcars in a number of towns throughout the country have been checked by the official time-keepers of the Automobile Club, men whose expe- rience and integrity have never been doubted. The results are somewhat start- ling. Thus, on the afternoon of October 14, twelve consecutive London County Council electric cars were timed while ascending Streathain Hill. The fastest car was travelling at 21°22 miles, and the slowest at 15'41 miles an hour. The average of twenty-two cars, twelve up hill and ten down, was no less than 18*95 miles. At Manchester the average for twenty consecutive cars was 17'91 miles, and at Leeds, where thirty-four vehicles were timed, 16°41 miles. At the latter town the fastest car attained the very respectable speed of 22°7 miles, which, however, was nearly equalled by five or six others. % # * The timing at Streatham Hill was carried out by Mr. T. H. Woollen, the head honorary time-keeper of the club, who used his famous Stauffer’s patent split-seconds chronograph, which is designated “especially good” by the Kew Observatory. His remarks as to the method employed are worthy of quotation: “The distance was chained out with every possible care, and the chronograph was started when the vehicle passed the starting mark. A conipetent assistant signalled the passing of the vehicle over the finishing point. This is the fairest method, because any slowness in (From a copyright photograph by Bassano.) xiv. the signal at the finishing point means an equivalent lengthening of the time recorded ; whereas in the police method the signal is generally given at the start, and any slowness in giving or recording the signal shortens the time and increases the speed recorded.” To those methodical motorists who are in the habit of keeping a careful record of their daily runs, “ My Motor Log-book,” which has been recently published by T. Werner Laurie, can be heartily recommended. The pages of the log are so arranged that the particulars of the journey can be entered with a minimum of trouble, and in a manner that renders thei easy of reference. Some useful chapters are also included dealing with the rules of the road, “ police traps and other mishaps,” the Motor-car Act in summary form, index marks, lighting up tables, and other information. The Gladiator Company of Long Acre have prepared a novelty for visitors to the Olympia Exhibition, which will be obtainable gratis upon application at the firm's stand. This is a little instrument, named the metro- meter, by which the horse-power of any motor may be easily determined. The company also make a somewhat start- ling proposition to owners of two-cylinder Gladiators. Owners are invited to acquaint the firm with particulars of the perform- ances of the car since it came into their possession, and the owner who proves his car to have rendered most satisfactory service will be given, absolutely free, a new 1906 two- cylinder 1o-h.p. Gladiator, presented in exchange for his old one. THREE-CYLINDER PANHAKD. os Tree's pupils at his Academy of Dramatic Art.

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Nov. 4th, 1905, THE KING} AND HIS Fashions of To-day & To-morrow. all the leading shops have had their annual fur show. This year the choice is really wonderful. I do not think I have ever seen more beautiful specimens of sables, sealskins, and the so fashionable ermine, than are to be seen in furriers’ showrooms. Then, again, there are marvellous imitations in dyed skins that are a credit to the manufacturers. White is amongst the favourite, in stoles, scarves, and neck ornamentations, and can be had in a great variety of furs, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Nothing equals a good ermine, though, but the price is a little prohibitive to the generality of people. The muffs are very large and sensible, and are of some use, for you can conveniently carry both your purse and handker- chief therein, which is decidedly a boon this cold weather. I do not mean that the handkerchief itself is a boon, but having it handy, instead of fishing for it in the un-come-at-able under-skirt pocket of to-day. Everything in Paris is First Empire, and the French do not seem more sensible than we are in being in the latest fashion. I happened to meet a rather well-known Parisienre down Bond Street the other day, who, to say the least of it, is very admirably endowed by Nature—in fact, she would be grateful for a little less Nature—but I found she was Empire gowned likewise: the effect was rather painful. The new Empire opera coats are charming, and seem universally becoming. Velvet is to be seen everywhere, in every style and every shade of colour. The Princesse and Empire gowns trimmed with laces and furs are the styles best adapted for this material, although it is much used for outdoor costumes, and even tailor-mades; but for these latter purposes the face cloth is much more refined and suitable for our climate. One of the latest Paris tailor-mades that I saw lately was most striking-looking. The skirt was in a very large blue and green plaid, very bright in colour. The coat was of dark green face cloth, which To has been quite an epidemic in furs this last week, and prota — - — — = Wer RES ED A SMART HAT IN OLIVE GREEN VELVET. (Maison Lewis, Regent Street, W.) fitted to below the knees like a skin, and then fell in graceful folds to within a few inches of the hem of the skirt. This coat was unlined, and showed all the wonderful curves and lines of the perfect figure that could afford to wear such a garment, in every detail. The only draw- back to this startling creation was that it attracted too much attention, The gown was perfectly cut, and seemed as if the figure had been literally poured into the coat. I wonder how the poor victim managed to sit down in it. The elbow-sleeve for outdoor wear is, as I predicted some weeks ago, dying out, and is rarely seen now. Of course, for home wear it is still general, and will long remain in vogue and be patronised by all who have shapely arms. A NEW PARISIAN HAT IN DAHLIA VELVET. (Ma‘son Lewis, Regent Street, W.) Corsets are becoming more and more important, and there are some really most impossible-looking things being shown—I do not say worn, for, really, 1 do not know of anyone who values comfort who would attempt to wear some of these atrocities. Straight jackets would be paradise, in comparison, I should imagine; but well, I do not wish to run my own sex down, so I leave what I intended saying to the imagination. If you want to look slender, try what well-cut underwear rds reducing size, naturally in conjunction with a well- fitting cor and you will be astonished at the diference in bulk. Hats grow daily more bewildering in the infinite varieties of shapes and colours. Flowers in the loveliest and most impossible tones are freely used with furs and feathers; these latter are becoming quite general for evening coiffures. The white fur and feather toques are getting imitated in such inexpensive forms that they will not be much patronised; it is a pity, for they are so very becoming. Some delightful new models at the Maison Lewis of Regent Street are here illustrated, and are quite the latest Paris creations. The one in the new dahlia-coloured velvet with small rounded crown and flat brim, with three very full ostrich feathers falling to one side. The other in olive green velvet, very much turned up at one side, the roses resting on the hair. Again the trimming is of feathers and a spray of osprey. There is a great demand for the Frangois I. shape in velvet, with the drooping ostrich tips. The tricorne in velvet, and trimmed with wings dyed to the same colour, is a becoming and favourite shape just now, and the soft felts which are turned and twisted to suit the face are very chic. The tendency is, however, towards the large and picturesque shapes, mostly in velvet. By the by, in the issue of the 14th of last month an error was made in the name of the firm responsible for the charming hat illustrated therein. It should have been that of Mme. Adelaide of Wigmore Street. R. D. will do tow (From photographs by the Dover Street Studios.) Xvi.

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Nov. 4th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS THE KING’S MENU. BARBUE A LA PROVENCALE. Fillet the brill and use the trimmings, head, and bones to make a well-flavoured fish stock, adding about three ounces of sliced onion, a bunch of herbs, an ounce of carrot, a pinch each of celery salt and mignonette pepper, with the trimmings, etc., and enough cold water to cover all, and then simmering together (after bringing to the boil and skimming) for thirty minutes or so. The stock is then strained, brought to the boil again, then poured thus over the fillets of fish, which have ready in a shallow sauté-pan large enough for them to be arranged in it without overlapping. Simmer the fillets in the stock till done (for from twelve to fifteen minutes), then place them in the hot dish they are to go to table in and keep hot. Have ready three-quarters of an ounce each of onion and flour fried gently in an ounce of butter, frying ‘the sliced onion gently for five minutes before adding and frying the flour. To these stir in two gills of the stock the fish was cooked in and a gill of light white wine (or if wine is not at hand, substitute another gill of stock, but the wine is a very great improvement), and either four ounces of skinned and seeded sliced tomato or a tablespoonful of tomato conserve. Add a bunch of herbs tied up with a small bay leaf and a strip of lemon peel, bring to the boil, then simmer for a quarter of an hour, when the bunch of herbs is lifted out, the rest rubbed through a tammy or fine hair sieve, seasoned to taste, reheated, and part of the resulting sauce used to mask the fish with, and the rest served with it. SPAGHETTI FOURRE A LA BORGHESE. Melt an ounce of butter in a stewpan, then add, minced very small, two ounces each of onion, carrot, and turnip, and half an ounce of celery, a pinch of dried powdered sweet herbs, a spray of parsley, a seasoning of salt, and freshly-ground black pepper. Fry these for a few minutes, turning and stirring so that the vegetables may be evenly coloured without burning, then add the trimmings, finely minced, from a quarter of a pound of mush- rooms, well washing and drying them before peeling and stalking them, so that the trim- mings are quite free from grit, etc., and dry before they are minced. Add with these trimmings an ounce of meat glaze, and cook till this has melted. Now put in threepenny- worth of chickens’ livers and cook all together very gently till these are done. Now lift out the livers and set . aside, then rub the vegetables e and moisture from them through ’ a fine sieve, then set this purée aside also. Now mince roughly the ready-trimmed mushrooms and fry them lightly in butter. They are then drained from this and put aside also. Mean- time boil four ounces of spa- ghetti, drain it, and toss it ina clean dry pan with two ounces of fresh butter, and two table- spoonfuls of freshly-grated Par- mesan cheese. When this has melted put the spaghetti in a fireproof china dish, making a hollow in the centre of the spaghetti. Now mix into the vegetable purée the minced mushrooms and_ the livers, which should also be roughly minced, and put this mixture into the centre of the spaghetti. Cover over with spaghetti, sprinkle with grated cheese, and dot a few tiny bits of butter about on the top, and put the dish in the oven till the surface is nicely browned and the contents thoroughly hot. Serve as hot as possible. ere SS» SEE ae FAISAN AU POT. Put a large pheasant, trussed for boiling, breast downwards, into a fireproof china or earthenware casserole, add the cleansed giblets, a pint of cold water, a carrot, a small onion, a blade of mace, a teaspoonful of salt, and ten peppercorns. Cover closely and stew gently, either in the oven or on the stove, till perfectly tender. Now take up the pheasant, Sess rR = ee meee St A SMALL DINNER. CREME D'EcREVISSE. BARBUE A LA PROVENCALF. SPAGHETTI FourrE A LA BORGHESE. FIcer DE Ba:uF a LA ROMAINE. Fatsan at Por. Graces OPERA. CRroQUETTES A LA MILANAISE. joint it, and return to the casserole (if it is to be served in this) after straining and seasoning the liquor it was cooked in. Have ready a garnish of small braised onions (kept whole and unbroken) and slices of young carrot, add these to the casserole, and serve very hot. Personally I prefer to use good stock instead of water for this dish, and to omit the salt till the liquor is seasoned at the last, when the addition of some rich, well-reduced supréme or other white sauce to the strained stock greatly improves the dish. I also find a bunch of herbs tied up with a bay leaf and some mushroom powder a great addition, put in with the pheasant at first. CROQUETTES A LA MILANAISE. These can be made with macaroni, spaghetti, or vermicelli, only be careful that whichever of these Italian pastes is used it is really fresh. Take two ounces of whichever is used, put it into plenty of fast boiling water, slightly salted (and on no account wash the paste first, as is the barbarous custom of many English cooks), and boil till the paste is just tender, but still breaks crisp when tried with a a fork. Directly it is done enough, remove from the fire, drain, chop the macaroni or spaghetti, etc., small. Return it to the hot dry pan, with two tablespoonfuls of good white sauce, one tablespoonful of tomato purée (this and the white sauce should both be hot, mind), and two tablespoonfuls of finely - grated Parmesan cheese. Work these together over Ls FILETS DE BCEUF A LA ROMAINE. the fire till quite stiff, and well mixed, then turn the mixture out on to a cold dish, patting it into a disc about aninch thick. When quite cold and firm and the croquettes are wanted, divide the mixture into equal portions, and with a couple of spoons shape these into little oval or cork shapes. Brush them over with beaten egg, roll in fine bread-crumbs seasoned with grated Parmesan cheese and coralline pepper, and fry the croquettes in deep smoking tat. When arich gold colour drain them well and serve very hot, dusted over with grated Parmesan. GLEBE SUGAR. Sugar is cheap to-day! It will be remem- bered that the beet-growing countries of XVviii. Europe abolished Foreign Bounties about three years ago, and there is now plenty of cane sugar—the real sweet sngar—and I can safely assert that the best of the latter is the Glebe Refined Cane Sugar. It is quite the sweetest of all, and the cheapest. I find it most satisfactory in the kitchen, and most wholesome in the nursery —Glebe Golden Syrup is loved by all children. In fact, Glebe sugar is the cheapest for all purposes. For preserving purposes, making of cordials, etc., cane sugar is to be much preferred. In all cooking the results obtained from cane sugar will be found superior to those from beet sugar, as is so strongly pointed out at cookery classes and in cookery books. You can obtain both the sugar and the syrup from the Army and Navy Stores, Harrod’s Stores, J. Barker and Co., Limited, and all first-class stores and grocers. The value of wholesome food is well recog- nised, and cane sugar is more wholesome than beet sugar. The testimony of medical men on this point is greatly in favour of cane sugar. Glebe sugar is only made from the product of the sugar cane, no beetroot sugar being ever admitted into the Glebe Refinery; so that the word “Glebe” comes to be recognised as a synonym of purity where sugar is concerned. Your grocer may say he can give you some- thing as good; but he cannot. If he will not take the trouble to get the sugar, and syrup also, from the London depét, it can be obtained from Harrod’s, Limited, J. Barker and Co., Limited, Spiers and Pond, or other large stores, on its being asked for, in whatever form required. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Goop WHOoLEMEAL Breap (A. B., Brixton). —I should like to impress on you the good results of eating wholemeal bread. It was recommended to a friend of mine who suffered terribly with indigestion. She is now quite free from that complaint. We grind our own wheat in a coffee mill, aud this is how we make our wholemeal bread: Take six large tablespoonfuls of wholemeal flour, four of good white flour, a pinch of salt, and two heaped-up teaspoonfuls of Borwick’s baking powder. Mix well together with milk into a smooth dough, not too stiff. Do not handle it more than necessary. This can be made either into a batch cake or baked inatin. I find it best to put it in the bottom shelf of the oven and finish at the top. The oven should be hot, and the =m | bread put in as soon as made. Flour the bottom of the baking i tin—do not grease it. I paid .| 48. for one bushel of wheat. i Larce Piums Pickitep (H. Sibley, Forest Gate).—Wibpe six pounds of fine sound fruit very carefully, scald them with boil- is ing water for a moment, then peel at once, only scalding two or three plums at a time, and peeling at once before scalding more. If to be stoned, this must be done before scalding and peeling, and the plums must not ' be too ripe. Bring to the boil i together a pound and a-half of see sugar, a pint of fine vinegar, half an ounce of cinnamon, a blade of mace, six cloves, and the same number of black peppercorns and allspice berries, and the thinly-pared rind of a lemon. When this boils lay in as many plums as will lie side by side without overcrowding, and let them scald for two minutes, not letting the vinegar boil while they are in. Now lift them out, boil up the vinegar again, lay in more of the plums, scald for two minutes, etc., and repeat this till all the plums are done. When the fruit has all been scalded like this, boil up the vinegar again, then draw the pan to the side of the stove, and put in all the fruit together and let it soak till thoroughly moistened, then at once fill the jars with the fruit and vinegar and tie down while still warm. Some people do the plums (which can be either red, yellow, or green) without skinning them, but they are not so delicate.

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ha ON: Nov. 4th, 1905, THE Drink Sportsmen & Athletes BARLEY WATER made from A GUIB AULD SGOTGH BRINK ROBINSONS ; PATENT BARLEY “IN POWDER FORM” “ T can with complete confidence recommend Barley Water, made from Robinson’s Patent Barley, as a drink valuable to athletes during training. (Signed) “«C. B. FRY.” “IT have been drinking lately Barley Water made from Robinson's Patent Barley, and find it excellent. I think it is a drink that should be popular with everyone who goes in at all for athletics. (Signed) “P. F, WARNER.” MANUFACTURERS : KEEN, ROBINSON & CO., Ltd., London, E. THE AUTO TABLE FOUNTAIN (PATENTED). Something New in Table Decoration!!! ECONOMY HEALTH PURITY “GLEBE” REFINED GENUINE CANE SUGAR AND CANE GOLDEN SYRUP GLEBE SUGAR REFINING CO., Greenock, Glasgow, and St. George's House, Eastcheap, London. Kn Goes in any ordinary bowl, and when covered with fowers produces a charming effect. PLAYS FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT ATTENTION. e 2ETROOT Only requires pumping with an ordinarycycle pump. Full instructions with each one. Price 7/6 each. Postage 4d. Of the Patentees and Manufacturers : THE AUTO FOUNTAIN Co., 19 & 20, Cowcross Street, LONDON, E.C. No other preparation so quickly restores fretful, declining children — no other preparation so thoroughly fortifies those who are healthy against future attacks of disease—than does Ss —— @ series of | \ scientifically | \ ) conducted ex — Os periments has . ~ been brought THE GREATEST OF ALL to such astate INFANTS’ FOODS ::%o'be supremely adapted to the needs of children from birth onwards BOVRIL No chill, no ill. Maltico, by a THE “COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY OF SPORT. SHOOTING. (In Two Vols.) Edited by Mr. HORACE G. HUTCHINSON. Price 25/- Net. (12/6 Net Maltico Food is nourishing—easily digested—__ WRITE FOR agreeable to taste. Maltico Food makessound FREE SAMPLE teeth—strong bones—vigorous constitutions. Ano BOOKLET. THE MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Gross, Portsmouth. er Vol.) Published at the Offices of ‘Country Lirz,” Linrrep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand W.C. ; and by Grorcz Newnes, LiwitTep, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. xix.

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Nov. 4th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. Vi Pit Scorers. — There was a character named Clermont in Charles Lever’s brilliant story “That Boy of Norcott’s” who never did anything unless the odds were three to one in his favour. We are reminded of this gentle- man when we think of the manufacturing stationers who did not put any real Pit scorers on the market till the season was half over. The Gem Pit scorers of the International Card Company now hold the field, and are an ex- cellent substitute for the clumsy expedient of home-made scorers and _ note-book pencils which had previously to do duty. ‘The Pro: gressive Pit scorers of the same company leave much to be desired. What is really wanted is a high class morocco cabinet, containing not only packs of Pit, but clear directions and other accessories, such as were included in Progressive Whist boxes when that game had a passing vogue. Quit Scorers.—Quit scoring blocks need not be so long as the Pit scorers, for there is really no necessity, except for the limited number of scientific students of the gaine, to record in separate columns the scores “by honours” and “by cards.” All are of equal value in the ascent towards the desired century, the game being for 100 points, and, therefore, the Bridge method of scoring above and below the line is quite superfluous. Until, however, you obtain a good Quit scorer, rather than use any odd half sheets of note-paper, the existing Pit scorers may conveniently doduty. We have tound these serve satisfactorily “in the mean- time,” as our North British friends would say. In any case, do not, if you are wise, use the hateful expedient of cowries or counters, and degrade Quit to a nursery game by so doing. ProcressiveE Quit.—Scorers for Progres- sive Quit will, of course, be needed, for we have no doubt that Quit drives will afford one of the chief noveltics of the season’s enter- tainments, The scorers should be neat and simple, and the whole entourage of the cabinets should be similar to those which are sold for Progressive Whist, and ought to be sold for Progressive Pit. The game of Progressive Quit is easily arranged, the methods following the analogy of Progressive Hearts. We would suggest that each player have a separate scoring card, and that the highest and lowest scorer at each table should move on after each hand. There should be a lucky table at which double scores are counted, and the game should not be for 1oo points, but for a certain number of hands to be announced at the commencement of the play by the host or hostess, who should not be actual players. Prizes of the usu:l description at progressive game parties should be awarded, but that somewhat inane adjunct of many parties, the “booby prize” for the lowest scorer may be well dispensed with. Dupvicare Quit.—As a change from Pro- gressive Quit, Duplicate Quit might be initiated without any difficulty. As at Dupli- cate Whist, an extra pack of cards must be provided at each table, and those who are in the habit of observing, “Oh! if only I could have played your hand?" will then be given a fair chance of proving or eating their words, PARTNERS AT Quit.—Some outcry was raised against our suggestion last season that “Partners at Pit” might be an agreeable variation of attempts to secure corners in grain. Though not convinced, either with or against our will, we are still of the same opinion, holding as we do that the partnership system is one of the main features in the supremacy of Bridge over Solo Whist. “ Partners at Quit” will, no doubt, be opposed by certain card players, who habitually, and against the theories of the best experts, persist in playing for their own hand. Yet it has much to commend it, and yields many com- binations not to be found in the ordinary game. Four players is the best number for this variant; the scores of A. and B. added together are pitted, or rather quitted, against those of X. and Z., as at Bridge, and both partners must run out before the hand is complete. We could urge on our critics of the Press to actually try the game with players of their own standing before airily condemning the whole partnership system. Lucky TaBLe. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE. Tur Mr. Richard Gillow of Leighton Hall who died a few days ago, was the son of the last member of the family to be directly connected with the firm of Gillow’s, the famous furniture designers, of 406—412, Oxford Street, W. The business was founded by a Robert Gillow, a joiner, in Lancaster in 1695, so that it has flourished through the reigns of nine British sovereigns. Or six changes of importauce in the Alhambra programme this week, a new romantic and choregraphic Spanish scena, introducing Senorita Maria la Bella, plays the leading part. The “ Urbanora ” exhibition of cinematographic pictures gives fresh evidences of the extraordinarily wide field covered by its subjects, in two entirely new departures, specially taken for this theatre— “Whitstable Oysters” and “A City Man’s Busy Day.” Tue “Auto” Table Fountain is a novelty whici: will recommend itself to all, now that the entertaining season has come. Embedded in flowers in the middle of a table, the fountain will play for an hour, and make a most delight- ful addition to the decorative scheme. Messrs. J. R. Freeman anp Son, manufac- turers of “ Freemans’ Darvel Bay Segars” (popularly known as “ F. D. B. Segars”), have recently added to the already numerous prize medals obtained for the quality and excellence of their goods. They have been awarded a gold medal at the Liege Universal Exhibition, and also the gold medal for the best British- made cigar, at the Brewers’ and Allied Traders’ Exhibition (1905). THE enormous growth of photography, both as a serious pursuit and a recreation for one’s spare moments, and the ever-growing popu- larity of the photographic greeting card, make it interesting to call attention to the really excellent new series of mounts which the Kodak Company have prepared. The series offers an ample and most charining selection of greeting cards of all shapes and sizes, which cannot fail to please the most exacting. Tue Countess of Shaftesbury, the Countess of Kilmorey, Lady Brassey, Lady Hothfield, Lady Dorothy Nevil, Lady Arabella Romilly, Lady Jephson, Mr. S. Forde Ridley, M.P.,and Mrs, Ridley, Mrs. G. Malcolm Fox, Hon. Mrs. W. M. Jervis, Mrs. G. H. Strutt, and Mrs. H. L. Bischottsheim are among the patronesses of the bazaar to be opened by Mrs. John Evans at the Bethnal Green Free Library this month. Those willing to assist may do so by sending goods, etc., to Mrs. Longstaff, care of Librarian, Free Library, Bethnal Green, N.E. INFoRMATION of very practical use to adver- tisers is contained in ‘“ The Advertiser's Year Book” (H. Dawson and Co., 2s. 6d.). The various literary articles in the book are meant to show the practical sides of the questions discussed, and the keynote of the book may be said to be struck when the publishers say: “ Advertising means so much more than the filling of space.” In this book the beginner, as well as the experienced advertiser, will find information of the greatest value, and to the ordinary writer also it will be found of con- siderable use. It is not always necessary nowadays to visit a West End theatre in order to spend a pleasant evening. Considerable enterprise is shown by the managers of many ot our suburban theatres, who are very successful in presenting only the best and most attrac- tive plays. At the Borough Theatre, Strat- ford, * A Chinese Honeymoon" is again being played this week to crowded houses. This bright musical comedy has, since its last visit, been considerably revised, and several new songs have been added. Messrs. BEwLay anp Co. were awarded a gold medal at the Brewers’ Exhibition recently for their Flor de Dindigul cigars. At the same exhibition the only gold medal for cigarette manufacture was awarded to the Ardath Tobacco Company. XX. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. MR. TREE. Every Evening at 8 o'clock. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by 4: CoMYNs Carr. r. TREE. Miss Constance Cottier. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (Mr. Warts) open 10 to 10. Fagin Nancy RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHartes WynpHam. Manager: Mr. Frank Corzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law. rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. Gzorcz Epwarpes. To-night and Every Evening at 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. HAY MARKET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager : Mr. FREDERICK Harrison. Every Evening, at 9.10. ON THE LOVE PATH. A Comedy in Three Acts by C. M. S. McLellan Miss Ellis Jeffreys and Mr. Gerald Du Maurier Mr. Arthur Williams, Mr. Eric Lewis, Mr. A. E Matthews, Mr. Edmund Maurice, and Miss Jessie Bateman. Preceded at 8.30 by a Comedy in one Act, called A PRIVY COUNCIL. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-Nicut and Every Evenina, at 8.30. MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SutRo. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 Box Office open 10 till 10. Telephone 6867 Gerrard YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, SiR CHARLES WYNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON’S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton. Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE, Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. This Evening at 8.50. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Eille Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Marion Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer. Lessee: Mr J. H. Leicu. At 8.50, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. By Edward A. Parry and Fredk. Mouillot. Preceded at 8.15, by BACK TO THE LAND. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. SAvor. MPIRE THEATRE, Leicester Square.—Every Evening at 8.15. An original divertissement, “THE BUGLE CALL.” “A REVUE," by George Grossmith, Junr. Supported by Selected Varieties, Matinee Saturdays at 2.15.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Dr. Macnamara, MP. : The March of Ivents . ‘ The Gladstone Memorial . : : Sport and Pasiime . 2 . : The Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links f Political Pen Pictures—in and Out of Parliament ’ The Parisians of Paris—La Sport in Ireland Under the Burgee . . : < The Royal Tour in India . : E Actresses at Home— No. XXI.— Miss Mate Ashe . Jeune Fille The Traveller— The Paradise of the Pyrenees : : THE KING. CONTENTS PAGE. Nov. 1th, 1908. PAGE. ‘ - 345 Plays and Players . "i 5 % 3 « £67 - 146 The Services é . 2 ‘ 3 . 168 - 148 The Lord Mayor's Show— 149 Some Famous Pageants of Three Cenluries . : - 150 Literary Notes : F . e . A 152 A Great Italian Musician ‘ : 157 The Racing Season - 158 Rugby Football : 5 x a . z : » 159 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— : - £60 No. LNVI—The Cider Mugs of Two Centuries xii. : » 61 Moioring Notes : . ‘ : : . Nive Fashions of To-day and To-morrow ‘ i See ‘ + 165 Automatic Prevention of Accidents : ‘ » Nvili 166 Here, There, and Everywhere ‘i F 7 * x TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for Tue Kine can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. TORQUAY winter. Sunshine-land, Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. TORQUA Irreproachable water supply and perfect a Sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other kinds. (Population 33,625).— PREMIER HEALTH RESORT, Unrivalled climate. Warm in musical attractions. Medicated baths of all Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. |, S. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, facing Kensington Palace, from 1o/- per day. BROADWALK HOTEL, De Vere Gardens, Kensington, from 9/- per day. To Families and Officers. Address: DE VERE GARDENS, W. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site, Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence. EASTBOURNE. HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private 'Bus, Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (I!lustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. BerGann, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.’ Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. Ideal LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. RAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTeNAT, Manager. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. ‘THE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trenxet. Prospectus, etc., on application. PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built_and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor, 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. SICILY'S LEADING HOTEL. Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. Pacuier, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. SHIPPING. M°RSSCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 2g days for 20 guineas. — For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Patronizeda by H.M. The King. DOVERCOURT BAY, zsszx, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health and Pleasure Resort on the East Coast. Delightful Climate. Bracing Air. The Hotel, which has recently been visited by H.M. KING, is luxuriously Furnished. ing Situation. Facing the Sea. Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine. Tennis, Croquet. Motor Garage and Pit. 1 hour 40 minutes express from London. For Illustrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM, Proprietor. | VERNET-LES-BAIN (Eastern Pyrenees, France.) Unioue Winter Spa. A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palais; etc.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, an»mia, chlorosis, etc. .The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. | Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing. For Illustrated English Brochure, apply to Krecute Bros., Vernet-les-Rains. Pyr. Or.. France. id EVIDENCE BOSTON, MASS., October zand, 1904. EVANS VACUUM CAP COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo, Gentlemen. believe that any man whose blood is in good condition can cultivate a healthy and complete growth of hair. [had been losing my hair for about ten years ai re space, about three inches wide, extending f to the back part of my head. w the advertisement he Evans Vacuum Cap in “Everybody's Magazine” some time ago and the logic of the argument appesled to me. I cut the advertivement out anc carried it In my pocket, knowing that I would be in St. Louis at the World's Fair in c ny Automobile Spring T ma her surprise at n jea) will perhaps be appreciated by quoting from her let our picture came in this morning, but how strane it seems. Are you wearing a wig, or has the Cap really made your hair grow in again?” Although T apprecate the honour of yetting the gokl medal on my own invention, yet I am frank to say that I have derived more satisfaction from having my bair restored than receiving the medal. NOTE.—This letter is not to be published with signature attached. However, a fac-simile of same, bearing name and address of the writer, will be sent on request. The Bank Guarantee Having proved beyond all question th reasonable use nvention, the Evans will develop a . ent growth of hair, we show our confilence by Appliance under Ke is that you deposit the price of the Cap in the Jeffe aint Louis, wh ain during the t nis not being ordered igh curiosity, but that it y a sufficient growth of hair to you that the Metho! ve, simpl, notify the Pank and they will return your deposit in We have no agents and no one is authorised to sell, offer for sale, or receive money for the Evans Vacuum ( All Caps are sold under the Bank's guarantee, and all money is sent direct to the Jefferson Bank. en one application of a Vacuum ives the scalp a pleasant a tingling sensation that denotes the presence of new life in the scalp, nd which cannot be obtained by a Ss. Let us send you some literature a his A 1 are not in need of it we know you wil b si invention and in what it does. An illustrated book will be sent you, on request, postage prepaid in full. EVANS VACUUM CAP CO., 923, Fullerton Bldg., St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A. lll. 30 times more nutritious than milk. PLASMON The Mainstay of Life. “ Added to all foods raises the nutritive value enormously.” —LANceT, OONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANIP’S HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANI’S Cigarettes receive the Highest Awards at all International Exhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyors throughout the WORLD, TEOFANI & CO., LONDON. TO H.M. THE KING. THE POPULAR SCOTCH BLACKS WHITE WHTSKY~ TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Sole Proprietors : James Bucnanan & Co., Ltp., 26, Holborn, London, E.C. Sold in Qe, +1b, H1b., and 1-1), Tins. 68 per lb. Post Free. ‘Mexdolla’ Mexican Cigars Composed of the Choicest. Mexi. can Leaf raised from Picked Leaves of the young Tobac ‘ant. Price 25/- per 100, post free. Shipped direct from Vera Crus by FREDK. WRIGHT, Cigar Importer, Cheltenham: , High St.; Gloucester: The Cross; andBath : 17,Northgate, on Virgin Soil

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND H1s THE GOLFERS’ — Te GUIDE. Head Office: Il, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, GLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL Bocey” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Wirnin Two Minutes’ Wack oF Gotr Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA _ HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acresand with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS x minute's walk from Golf lescrij .inks. ery ludi: TURKISH, SWIMMING, | Handsome Public Rooms, 4 : s. AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and a LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin, Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Pos! Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 6 erms from MANAGER. ceEnGN (Somerset). : SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Pier. Near Golf Links and Good centre for excursions ‘by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician, Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LEULANT. ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links aud _ station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and lincn, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—" T.B.H.," “ Evelyns," Uxbridge. SouTiin OL) (best position on the Common; close to Golf Links be T, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light’ and tclephone.—Apply to Mrs. ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS, LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppyat Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales, The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are | reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium’ Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares ST. N-SEBA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cotfee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table 'd’Hote, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied,—Under the personal supervision of Proprietor. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., of London. A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. | Recognised as being one of the most | Moderate Tariff. BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. MorTor GARAGE. INsPEcTION Prt. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. erfectly appointed Private Hotels on the ‘South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light ; Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare, Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Separate Private Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: “' Riposo, Bexhill."* SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and | commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Bill of Portland; recently rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; good sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo, Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the TTotel Garden; Badminton played in the otel during the Winter. Misses I:. A.-and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED GOLF Links oF 18 Hotes cLosz To Horer. “SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For particulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: ‘ Sackville, Bexhill. Telephone: 10, Bexhill THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing witha its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. ‘e Ball Room guinea. From 30s. Fi C I trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.''—W. J. PARTRIDGE (late of the principal\Goldfields of the World), Noexpense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London. THE BUSH HOTEL, Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d’hote dinner, "Saturday until Monda. morning, £1 1s. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, twomiles from Konryson, on | Golf Links within easy distance. Fishing in the Broads. | the town, are very quict and secluded, and always playable, Property. ‘Larift extremely mederate. | being on sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the ApvT, MANAGER, Geo, Newnes, L1D., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. ne

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. | PNEUMATIC BALL TEN ROUNDS WITII ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASII IT. DRIVES FURTUEST. APPROACIIES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. SUNNINGDALE GoLr Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer) “1s it a Private House or an Hotel?" is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flowers and dainty linen. The whole house, with | its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model tarm (pertect in its way), is an ideal home, and perfect in every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. here is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels."* ‘The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘The Berystede"' is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the ManaGeress, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. | Telephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at PER 8/- DOZ. Post Free. Returned in 7 days. RE-COVERED HASKELLS, ARLINGTONS, or WIZARDS vouree, PER 14)/= DOZ. poste We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any We guasenice : that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: Cash with Orper. Special Trape TERMS on APPLICATION, A. MACINTOSH & CO., Golf Ball Manufacturers, x, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E- Tue Links, WxitLey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. '' Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. | WINTER GARDEN, 3o0ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. | Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON, Telephone 750. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.— Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most | Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Clitt. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards, Moderate Termsen pension. Separate lables. ___ | Tariff on appiication.—Mrs. C. M. Carrett. Telephone, 01052 DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. “SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethe finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E, and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows: First Class. 212 6 200 200 Friday to Monday | Friday to Sunday | Saturday to Monday is These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, | from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit- suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains On BiLuNpDELLsaNDs Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily equipped in the | Principality, Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. | GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. | Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY. “Oakwood Conway.” Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ZURICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,00oft. | above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).— Manager, E. DigLMANN, i #) Bae ° Pal a ie PN 6 Be sigaa ft Ps Tee SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjoininc Gour Links (18 HoLes) Larcest Horst iN SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, «7ft. long. Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, Hiriningham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham.” National Telephone: No. 3. F, Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY IIOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 200ft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Rooin. Mopberate Tartrr. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel "Bus meets Trains. Open all the year Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress ‘The Towers" Private Motel. — Accommodation for over 100 guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links. The Towers" occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrvoms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, iverson & Tlarrts. CLACTON-ON-SEA. Tue Links, WesTON-SUPER-MARE, WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world, THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the peinsipal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains t30,sumptuously appointed rooms, including tke most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom, Hydraulic Lift, and every modern taprorenet and comfort. The Tariff is strictly inoderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit. Apply MANAGER. Telegraphic Address—"' ATLANTIC, WeSTON-SUPER-MaRE." National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SBA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS, Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. Telegrams—" Barton Horet, New Mitton." FRINTON-ON-SBA. —— THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clifls of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere. Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steamboat Excursions, etc. Macnirrcent GOLF Links apjoininc THE Hore. Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout Special cuisine. Table d’hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Ropert G. SETTEeRFIELD. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, ManaGEer, Geo. 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Noy. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND) HIS NAVY AND ARMY, AS PURCHASED’ BY ROYALTY @ THE —~ GREATEST MUSICIANS ~ AngelusPianoPlyer “The Origina’ and the first pneumatic before the public. been Imitated but Never Equalled; its unique system of p1 by patents ; besides wi tion, un Pioneer instrument; to-day it stands alone as THE MOST ARTISTIC, HUMAN-LIKE, and COMPLETE PIANO-PLAYER. The Phrasing Lever notes—phrases for subduing the nd in any piano-player The greatest living musicians ithout these devices it is quite impossible to obfain the sensitive human qualities, and to banish all ion of mechanical effect. asd tsa boom toa lover’ 0f The ‘‘ANGELUS" is the only Piano-Player with Orches- tral Organ Combination, or me be obtained as a Piano- layer only. PL The' ix ° 3 (Drawing Room Upright “Grand) with : Player combined, fitted with all the jntest Expression Devices. Can be used | as an ordinary piano, of with the | “ANGELUS™ Music Roll, In which form the "ANGELUS" cannot be seen even. when beini played. Deferred Payments arranged if desired. Discount for Gash. You are invited — to write for Art Catalogue, or call and heac the *ANGELUS." SES ori, Dept O/AncelusHall;Regent Ho., 9233) Regent St. LONBONW. AVO D FOR, INFANTS AND INVALIDS Contains everything needed to build up brain, bone, and muscle, The Ideal Food for infants, invalids, and the aged. Used by Doctorsin their own families, and also in the Koyal Nurseries of England and t urope. “* Savory & Moore's Best Food" is supplied by all Chemists in tins at 1s., 23., 58., and 10s.; or large trial tin will be sent post free for a sixpenny postal order by Messrs. Savory & Moore, Ltd., Chemists to His Majesty The King and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 143, New Bond street, London, W., to all mentioning this paper. ST. JACOBS OIL THE ESTABLISHED CURE FOR RHEUMATISM LUMBAGO, SPRAINS, SCIATICA. “T should like to tell the public of the good St. Jacobs Oil has done me, When quite a boy I had a severe attack of Rheumatisin, and could only walk with the aid of crutches, and in consequence I was obliged to give up my work. My parents used nothing but St. Jacobs Oil, and in a very short time [ was again able to follow my occupation, and walk mo:ning and night to work and home again, without using the crutches. I have felt nothing of the Rheumatism since, until last November, when I got very wet; but I am glad to say that with a few appliances of your Oil I was again set free. “ (Signed) W. DEACON, “Rose Cottage, Bradford Street, Eastbourne." January 12th, 1905. Price 1/14 and 2/6; of all Chemists, CONQUERS PAIN! vi. Whatever extent of soil you possess, make the most of it by planting now those grand and noble Hardy Perennials— Kelway’s Pzeonies. They gladden with their glow all their surroundings, and the fragrance of some varieties is beautiful and exquisite. Their foliage is delightful inSpring—in Mayand June they presenta dazzling wealth of colour—in the Autumn they are resplendent with the richest tints of orange, purple, amethyst, etc. Considering the wonderful beauty of Peeonies, they are cultivated with remark- able ease, and neither vermin nor insects will attack them. Ensurean early display by planting now. The Langport Plan of ... ARTISTIC HERBACEOUS BORDERS ensures continual beauty throughout the greater part of the year. Nothing in- creases the enjoyment ofagardenso much as the introduction of the Herbaceous Border, and the initial cost of a Hardy Perennial scheme is practically the only one. Give us dimensions and we will make a selection of flowers to plant. The Langport Planincludes beautiful Ponies, Delphiniums, Gaillardias, Pyrethrums, Phloxes, Chrysanthemums, Gladioli, etc., and a border toft. wide by 15o0ft. long can be beautifully stocked for 13 Guineas. ‘This is fully describedin Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture, the most practical and complete gardening work extant. KELWAY & SON, The Royal Horticulturists, LANGPORT, SOMERSET.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.} ‘NOVFEMPER 1th, 1905 THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. HE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 453. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER llth, 1905. Price 6d. Dr. MACNAMARA, M.P. Liberal Member for North Camberwell. (From a copyright photcgraph by Lafuyette, Limited. See page 157.)

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Nov. 11th, 1905, EDITORIAL. 10 CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased tc receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions ntributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, ich should be care/ully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. I/ it is desired that rejected Vol. XXI. THE KING. | label must be enclosed for the AND His NAVY AND ARMY. # WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. No. 458 Editorial Ofjices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Zelegraphic Address—** 1NFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. advertisement and Pubjishing Ofjices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. Saturday, Nov. 11, 1905. AND ITS EDITORIAL. photographs should be returned, purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain and Iveland, and may be obtained al all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers fo THE KING fo order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any dificulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainiy indicate ‘o which figure each name refers. The March of Hvents. PER HE KING'S BIRTHDAY.—One more birthday has come round for King Ldward, as it must for all of us, but happy is the man who can look back on such a year of good work accomplished as can our ruler this week. Since hislast birthday big strides have been made in that cause of peace which he has so much at heart. Russia and Japan have settied their difference, a new and more important alliance has been concluded between ourselves and Japan, and the pupular rati- fi French entente must have shown to the King, if nothing else had done, that his ation of the Anglo- people are with him heart and soul in the work he has under- taken, the removal of those national suspi- cions,tribal jealousies, one might almost call them, which have so long stood between ourselves and certain Continental Powers. In quiet family fashion King Edward brates hi cele- -fourth birthday, reserving to the finer days of June the official recogni- tion of the natal day of the head of the State. Tut KixG ann Paris. — The Muni- cipal Councillors, being back in Paris, delighted with Lon- don and everything The Presid sympathy English, and being especially — charined at the reception Edward, have not accorded thei by King unexpecte that the new bridge suggested Seine and approaches to it on either side be named * Avenue Edouard VII.” met with classes, and though there may be some in Republican over the The sugzestion has warm approval from nearly all France who do not desire to perpetuate the name ot of the capital, the a king in the streets majority will almost of the French Republi State Barge betore embarking in the will be felt with Queen Amé MARE, certainly favour the proposal. It was a Frenchman, by the way, who first applied to King Edward the words: * Fellow with the best King, and the best King among good fellows,” and if that is not a variant of “ Liberté, ilité, Fraternité,” one is at a loss to seek a better adaptation of the famous phrase. Tue Queen's BrotHer.—We welcome this week a visitor to whom, for his own sake as M. LOUBET IN PORTUGAL. L om Gambetta’ out riding. (Lrom a expyright photograph by Chusseau-Flaviens.) much as for his sister's, a hearty reception will be given. King George of Greece has many qualities which appeal to Englishmen, and since he is a “brother Dane” we have a family interest in welcoming him. For his visit the King and Queen go for a few days to Windsor, and party will be there a numerous house gathered, and another Royal cominand has been yiven for two theatrical performances at the Palace, The usual suite 146 iccompanied by King Carlos and Queen Amélie, in the Portuguese on his return irom his tour in the Peninsula. * in the unfortunate accident which she met with last week while PER TERRAM. of rooms placed at the disposal of Royal visitors will be given to King George, in- cluding the Vandyke~ Room, the Rubens Room, the Zuccarelli Room, the Queen's Closet, and the Council Chamber. It is of these rooms that popular rumour says such wonderful things about doors hid en behind pictures, and servants appearing mysteriously within a second of their being summoned. King ALFUNsSO tN Germany. — King Allonso’s first visit to the Kaiser is un- doubtedly a success, and the friendly relations which the young King has estab- lished with his host's sons augurs well for the future friendship of the two Royal houses. King Alfonso is as excellent a guest as he is genial a host, and in Berlin as in Paris and London he has done his best not only to lighten the labours of those charged with his entertainment, but also to show that he appreciates the efforts. King Alfonso and the Crown Prince of Germany have many things in com- mon, and not the least of these is their unaffected bear- ing. Just as King Alfonso moves pen among his subjects with freedom, chat- ting cheerily alike with peasant and Prime Minister, the Crown Prince lets no consideration of rank debar him from making — friends. Last week he was schoolgirls in Berlin, round him with bunches of carnations, a flower of which he is known to be fond. And so far from fleeing from their attentions, he shook hands all round, and stayed talking for fully half. an-hour, “mobbed” by some who crowded

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov 11th, 1908, THE HOUSE PARTY AT BRODICK CASTLE. The coming of age of Lady Mary Hamilton was recently celebrated in Highland fashion at Brodick festivities. The names are (reading from lett to right), back rov—Mr. D. F. Smith, Mr. Mon ie Camp! and Mr. Athole H Third row—The Right Hon Lord Stanley, Mr. John Murray of Tamount, the Marquis of Graham, and Col H. de Pi 19th Hus Second row—Colonel Vesey Dawson, I heson, Miss C. Von Besser, Captain W. Hibbert, Mrs, Athole Hay, and Mr. Patrick. Front row—Captain Donald Car el, Lady Alice Stan!ey, Grace Mary Duchess of Hamilton, Lady Mary Hamilton, lady Theo Acheson, and Miss Broc Castle, and a house party was invited to take part in the ; (From a copyright photograph by Maclure, Macdonald, and Co.) THE KING’S VISIT TO THE EARL OF LON The guests invited to meet King Edward at Londesborough Park recently. In ‘the (back frow (reading Marquess of Westmorland, the Earl of Londesborough, the Earl of Marand Kellie, Rt. Hon. H. C Hon. Mrs. Rupert Beckett, Lady Enid Fane, the Countess of Mar_and Kellie, the King, the Count the Hon. Mrs. George Keppel. (From a copyright photograph by H. Lane Smith. York.) ESBOROUGH. » left to right)—-Major Ponsonby, Sir Stanley Clarke, the lin, and the Hon. George Keprel. Sitting—Miss Chaplin, the of Londesborough, Lady Irene Denison, Count Mensdorif, and 147

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Nov. !th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GLADSTONE MEMORTAL. THE SCENE INSIDE THE MARQUEE, On Saturday last the statue designed by Mr. Hamo Thornycroft, and erecte | to the memory of Mr. Gladstone in the Strand, was unveiled by Mr. John Morley. Among thos2 present were Lord Peel, the Duke of Devonshire, and Sir Edwin Cornwall. EMORIAL AFTER THE UNVEILING. of Portland stone, in Renaissance style statue a four allezgorica roups’symb en adstone represented in Parliament ze statue of Mr. Gladstone ion, and Courage, the t :tal arms of some of the consutuencies that Mr. height, st therhooc Mr. Thornycroft’s design consists of an archi s Chancellor of the Exchequer @ monument being 33-ft. On the bronze panels t re decorate 148

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1908, SPORT AND PASTIME: events to three. (2) The New Zealand Rugby F Oo Saturday last this team scored their sixteenth consecutive victory. (3) [he members of the Racing de France who competed against (4) Blackheath Rugby Football Club, who were beaten by ths New Zealanders on Saturday last by 32 points to nil, The visiting team are now within seven points of their 500. (5) Blackheath v. New Zealand. A line out in the Blackheath halt, (6) R. T. Gladstone, of Trinity College, winning the long jump (19-ft. 10-in ) (From t photographs.) 149

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. UCCESSFUL appeals to Quarter Sessions have been very frequent of late, and several motorists have written to the papers pointing out that the quashing of their conviction does not remove the obnoxious endorsement from their license. Every driver prefers to have a clean record, and a license can hardly be regarded in that light which has scrawled upon it detailed particulars of a conviction and the “sentence” imposed, even though a note has been subse- quently added stating that the endorsement had been revoked upon appeal. I think a simple way out of the difficulty can be found on reference to Article XVII. of the Registra- tion and Licensing Regulations issued by the Local Government Board. This states that “if a person to whom a license has been granted satisfies that Council that his license or any renewal of it has been Jost or defaced, the Council shall, on payment of one shilling, issue to him a duplicate license, or renewal.” Were I in the position of a success- ful appellant, who wished to rid his license of an unmerited endorsement, I should quickly lose my license and apply to my Council for a duplicate. One might even claim to be granted a renewal on the grounds that the revoked endorsement was a defacement within the meaning of the article. About this time of year a hardy annual always makes its appearance in the motor papers in the shape of advice as to how to prevent the freezing of radiators and cylinder jackets in frosty weather. As a rule, the motorist is recommended to mix glycerine with the cooling water in certain proportions, according to the degree of cold which he may expect in his locality. I notice, however, that none of the writers profess to speak from personal experience of the mixture, a fact He states in the Badminton volume on motor- ing, that however pure the glycerine might be, in a short time a “dark-coloured slime was formed which clogged the pipes and pump.” safe plan in very severe weather is to run off the cooling water at night, if the motor-honse is not heated, and to take due precautions when filling up again to ascertain that an air- A FAMOUS THAMES SHIPYARD. One ot Messrs, Yarrow’ slips at Poplar, with a shallow-draught motor-boat in course of construction. Messrs. Yarrow propose to move their works North tin the near future, (From a copyright photogriph by tle Topical Press Acency.) Theoretically, he adds, no such substance should result from the addition of glycerine, and it may be due to the “ treacly ” nature ot the mixture that all dirt, etc., in the tank, pipes, and jackets gets picked up and circulated. A WELL-KNOWN LADY MOTORIST. Mme. du Gast, who recently had the misfortune to meet with an accident, on her car at Madrid during the visit of President Loubet. (From a copyright stereograph supplied by Messrs, Underwood and Underwood.) which seems to indicate a lack of faith in its merits. The only motorist that I know to have used glycerine as a preventive of freezing is Sir David Salomons, and the result of his experiment was certainly not encouraging. I doubt whether the various chemicals some- times recommended are much to be preferred to the glycerine. Some of them, at least, would be likely to have a corroding effect on the circulating pipes or radiators. The only 150 lock has not formed in the pipes, preventing a proper circulation of the water. The regulations for next year’s Tourist Trophy Race, which have been issued in draft form, vary considerably from those under which the recent contest was run. The most important alterations are those which relate to the weight of chassis and load, the allowance of fuel, and the gearing of the cars. The maximum weight limit for the chassis has been abolished, so that in future the absurdity will be avoided of competitors stripping purely standard chassis of important parts and fittings in order to bring them within the rules. The load carried, exclusive of fuel and supplies, must be not less than 1,100-Ib., including the driver, mechanic, and not more than 300-Ib. of ballast. Many of the bodies that were fitied tothe cars in the first race were of a very flimsy character, but it would seem that the committee have gone rather to the opposite extreme in compelling the makers to fit bodies weighing nearly 5-cwt. It has evidently been recognised that some attempt should be made to reduce the speed at which the race is run. Thirty-four miles an hour, which was the average of this year’s winner, is not a touring speed, and, as I pointed out at the time, is certainly unsafe for touring-cars on the Isle of Man course. The committee has shown some ingenuity in dealing witb the point, as the rough and ready method of largely reducing the petrol allowance might have frightened the makers or resulted in the entry of cars with engines too small for ordinary work. The petrol allowance is reduced from one gallon for 224 miles to one gallon for 25 miles, which in itself would be some slight check on speed. Of more effect, however, is likely to be the new rule, which provides that every car must be capable of being driven at 12 miles an hour on the

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NAVY AND ARMY. level on the top gear without the manipulation of the clutch. Every car will also be required to ascend a gradient of 1 in 6 from a standing start. These two rules are quite in accordance with the spirit of the competition, which is intended to encourage a wholesome type of touring-car, and should prevent the fitting of abnormally high gears, especially for the race. +" Sigg kek BL bi nat! o Lig ss Pres e- eee a her *t THE KING. equivalent to one gallon for every 16% miles, or just 50 per cent. more than the petrol cars. This, no doubt, is a purely experimental measure, as, so far as I am aware, there are no data upon which it is possible to arrive at a just comparison between the consumption of the two types. A notable feature of the forthcoming ex- hibition at Olympia will be the large number ce) Re Bias eae kyo a ale lic a Sa — set, 3 $a ee Fee 7a a eae “32 a ie Sebi caw ee eer Sy a eh SI ee itiisiiis Hiitestitiitnes. ete ff fd. allah ak nk lan i nk Nov. Lith, 1905, are half-a-dozen who will pay between £300 and {600 for a smart-looking and com- fortable vehicle bearing a name _ which is guarantee of its trustworthiness and durability. The £100 car seems as far from realisation as ever, and I doubt whether any high-class maker will attempt the production of such a vehicle for several years to come, if at all. At the same time, it is reported that LY a ses + tee eyettel, eS TON eS ee MRS. MAUD MANVILLE, AN EXPERT LADY MOTORIST, IN HER 35-H.P DAIMLER Returning from an early morning drive on the motor track at Brighton (From a copyright photograph by the Topical Press Agency.) The number of speeds is also restricted to four, except in the case of a variable gear, which, however, has not yet appeared upon the market in a practicable form. Steam- cars are to be given a chance to compete with success, as under the new rules they will be permitted to use any form of liquid fuel, and they will be granted an allowance staged by first- o seemed inclined of medium-powered ca rate makers, who a year ag to devote their sole attention to expensive types of twenty or thirty horse-power and upwards. I fancy that many firms have begun to realise that the market for the £1,000 car is not unlimited, and that where one person can afford a big machine there 151 the French makers are paying more attention to the cheap car than they have done for some time past, and at Paris, if not at Olympia, some surprises in this direction may be expected. Up to now £175 has been the least sum for which one could buy a well-built small car, and hundreds of splendid little machines have been turned out at that figure

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Nov. 11th, 1905. N the course of its long and varied history Sandwich has passed through many curious vicissitudes of fortune, alternat- ing between opulent prosperity and the extreme of poverty and decadence. At one period of its history Sandwich, as the etymology of its name imports, was known as “the village on the sands,” and during the Saxon period of history invariably referred to as “the famous of all the ports ot England.” But the silting up of its river and harbour destroyed its maritime importance, and in the curious geological upheavals and depressions that are always occur- ring here and there on our coast lines, Sandwich shared the fate of Rye and Winchel in being alien- ated by a wide expanse of sand- dunes and stretches of meadow-land from the sea that once reverberated round their walls. Commerce and industry ceased very rapidly to visit the old port, and the time soon came when the fortunes of the town sank into a relatively low ebb of decay, though the town itself and its principal buildings conveyed clearly to the visitor the story of its former greatness. The receding of the sea and the casting up of those familiar sand- dunes, so beloved of the golfer, will. in a very complete sense, mean the modern revival of Sandwich’s pros- perity. Ont of the old evil of the receding sea, leaving Sandwich high and dry, there will spring the latter-day good of giving to Sandwich assured prosperity in the inhospitable sand-dunes. The golfer hz ound Sandwich, and according to present indications there is every his ideal haunt in and z THE KING. On the EDITED BY A. J. test portrait of old Tom Mor is, taken a short time ago. sympathy of golfers all the world over goes out to the respected veteran in suitableness of the old course to springing up on the shores of Pegwell Bay, inhabited mainly by golfers and their families who love the game for its health-piving recrea- and the situation AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. picturesque outlook. The Royal St. George's Golt Club have done a great deal to foster the prosperity of dwich and to improve its residential amenities. Out of a barren waste of sand-hills, tenanted only by the rabbit and se.-fowl, one of the finest golf courses in the world has been created. Despite all the competitive rivalries of other seaside courses in the neigh- bourhood and elsewhere, Sandwich to-day is probably more popular a golfing resort than it has been in any previous period of its illustrious golfing history. The membership of the club increases in nuinbers almost every year, and the players who frequent the course throughout the year are representative not only of the best class socially considered, but also of the most skilful, looked at purely from the golfing point of view. * The founders of the club, who were the pick of amateur experience and skill, prided themselves upon having laid out a course which was one ot the best in the kingdom to test the resource of the most skilful play both among professionals and amateurs. Their methods and inno- vations were for long the subject of keen controversy during the era of the gutta ball; and since the use of the rubber-core ball has become universal, a good deal of con- The troversy has also raged round the meet the longer flight of the new ball. These criticisms were particularly notice- able at the time when Mr. Travis won the Amateur Championship there, and when Jack White, a week later, secured the Open Championship, after one of the most A group of some of the members who took p: Mr. James Young, Mr. Kenneth Anderson, Mr Oxenham, Mr. H, Fisher Smith, Mr. W Front row (sitting): Mr N, Micklem HERTS GOLF rt in the recent Autumn Competition of the club Walter Butcher, and Mr Hurst Flint, Major C The names are, Middle row (standi Crosland Taylor, Adams.n (captain), Mr La ayette ng from left to right—Back row (standing) : g): Mr. G. A. Scott, Mr. Wallis Baldwin, Mr. § urd Williams (secretary), and Mr. Norman Kelly F. W. W. Graham, and Mr. J. L. Clark ;

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NAVY AND ARMY, On sensational struggles in the history of that event, owing to the low scoring of the leading players. Those criticisms have not gone unheeded by the authorities responsible for the management and welfare of the Royal St. George's Club. Lately alterations have been made in the course to give greater length as well as more variety to some of the holes, particularly in the use of the wooden club in playing long second shots. Thus the second hole has been stretched out on to the old third green, leaving the great “ Sahara” bunker on the left of the player. This bunker, therefore, has been eliminated as one of the terrors to the tee shot, but there can be no gainsaying the fact that the second hole as at present length- ened over finely undulating turf is an infinitely preferable hole to the old second on the little knoll near the third tee. Thereafter, the course follows the old round until the ninth hole is played over the “Corsets,” the putting THE KING. the THE DOVER LINKS. A view of the links going to the last hole, which is near the bastion in the distance green of which is carried to the old sixteenth hole. The old tenth hole, thereby considerably lengthened, is played as before, but the eleventh, going towards the sea, alwz a weak and an uninteresting hole, is entirely eliminated from the round. In its place there is along hole through the strath, and there- after a one-shot hole on to the old twelfth putting green. The next new hole comes in substitution of the old sixteenth, which trends away to the right into new country, and is a much longer and more difficult hole, requiring straighter play and better judgment in direc- tion. The projected seventeenth hole is also a much longer one than the old, though the putting green will be kept in the familiar punch-bowl. An improvement here might possibly be made by cutting down the steep bank in front of the hole and raising the level of the green so as to make an approach shot more a question of skill than of accident in laying the ball near the flag. THE TOOTING BEC The pond hazard going to the 6th hole, and also for the tee shot or the short 7th hole. LINKS. A view of the course at the 4th tee Nov, lith, 19¢. Links. DOVER COURSE. the hole is down in the quarry. A movement is being promoted in Hadding- ton to supply the golfers of the town with an accessible golf course. The present course of the club is situated on the Garleton Hill, and in order to reach it the Haddington players have to climb a couple of miles of hilly country betore they reach the first tee. In the cireum- stances it is not wonderful that golf is a plant of sickly growth in the county town, for there is nearly as much trouble and time involved in going back and forward to the poorly-kept course at Garletou as there is in taking the longer journey to enjoy the fine golf available at Gullane or Luffness. What the Haddington people want is to hinder their youth, it they can, from undergoing the rapid process of physical, mental, and moral deterioration through aimless idling at the street corners, be public park in which the surplus cuergies of growing youth may have free play, in ause there is no sitisfactory DOVER, The hazard going to the gth hole, Captain Johnstone in trouble. 15 3 games. A good public park always strikes the visitor to that charming old town as being the crying need of the generation; and the movement which is being inaugurated to start a new nine-hole course on ground belonging to Sir Archibald Buchan-Hepburn deserves the hearty co-operation not only of the Town Council, as a great and-beneficial public im- provement, but also of all the influential men in the community who wish to see the standard of health, life, and conduct around them improved and elevated. A golf course in the town would not only attract the best class of visitors, but it would give all classes of residents in the burgh an opportunity of profitably using many spare hours in exhil- arating exercise in the open air during the long afternoons and evenings in the summer- time, when the claims ot their ordinary business have been satisfied. © Municipal enterprise may have its blameworthy sides, but when one notes the benefit conferred on a local community by municipal golf courses

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Nov. 11th, 1905 On Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, at Bournemouth, Edinburgh, and Troon, there is hardly any need to do more than state that the proved remunerative success of these enterprises should stimulate more timid local bodies to take their courage in both hands and do likewise. WALTON HEATH LADIES’ CLUB. HE lady members of the Walton Heath Golf Club recently held their first annual meeting. The membership has now reached eighty, and many of the members who had not‘played golf prior to the opening of the course in 1904 have: made capital pro- gress, under the able tuition of James Braid, the Open Champion, and G. Carter, who is now at Guildford. The management have provided ‘short tees at some ol the longer holes, but the ladies now scorn to play from them, and almost all play the men’s full course. Owing to thefact that most of the hazards on this course -are placed at the side ad that where a carry has to be made, an alternative of playing to right or lett is open to the shorter drives, and ,also to the fact that at ill seasons of the vear the ball has an abnormal run, ladies find this course exceptionally suited to their play. The soil is of such a nature that the course, even in the ve is always dry, and there an almost total absence of worm casts, so that ladies can play round in bad weather and not come in muddy and wet-footed. The scratch plaver of the club is Mrs. Sewell, and other good plavers are Miss Edith Du Cane, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Cotton, Mrs. J. H. Hamilton, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. W. H. Fowler. The, opening meeting was a great success, GOLF wettest weather, Miss Cotton THE KING. the THE WALTON HEATIIL LADIES’ CLUB. Mrs. Winkworth. and was played throughout in fine though cold weather. The club provided soine of the prizes, and others were kindly given by Mrs. Auerbach, Mrs. Goad, and Mr. J. N. Mappin. The first event was a handicap competition against “ Bogey,” and“was won by Miss Teesdale (26) 1 up. The Hon. Miss Mildred Coles, Margaret Russell (18) was second, with all square, and Miss Coles (13) third, with 1 down. This was over eighteen holes, from the men’s tees, and the “ bogey” card was not (oo liberal, working out at 91. The second event was a handicap tournament played over twelve holes, and was won by Miss Mappin, who played with great steadiness all Miss Edith Du Cane. l54 AND HIS Lin & % The Hon. Margaret Russeli, Hon. Secretary. through, and will have to start from a lower mark in future. On Thursday afternoon an approaching and putting competition was held, which was won by the Hon. Margaret Russell with a score of g for three shots, played from different points at the last hole, and duly holed out. There was a tie for the second prize between Mrs. Thornhill, the Hon. Lilian Russell, and Miss Coles with scores of to each, and on the play off Miss Coles won with a score of 9. The next meeting will be held in the spring, but the ladies have determined to hold a monthly competition for a swecpstake. Correspondence. GOLF AT ST. ANDREWS To vHe Epiror oF “THe Kina.” Sir, — The minds of the councillors of St. Andrews are just now perplexed with two matters of moment, the scarcity. of the water supply and the congestion which occurs on the links during the summer months. It is, indeed, an unkind Providence that sends little rain and so many golfers. Yo remedy the congestion on the links, the Royaland Ancient Club have requested the permission of the ‘Yown Council to impose a charge for play on the old course during the summer imonths. ‘he Town Council, however, to whom the links belong. do not see their way to perinit this. Probably they are atraid that a charge on the old course would drive inany of the visitors away; on the other hand, it is not improbable that St. Andrews will lose many o: her summer visitors unless some way is devised by which visitors may be sure of M ss Christine Mappin.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th 1905. On the Links. Cee ao hee ae ee - pa Ee secretary) in the foreground. (2) The 7th ¢ n, showing the playing out of the 8th bunker. (5) . Aynsley Cook (7) General view of the course, with Mr. William Maclvor and (1) The club-house, with Mr. W. Blatch (captain), Mr. A. B, Hull, and Mr. T. Ayns Sth hole in the distance, (3) Mr. Jack driving, Mr. Pattinson watching the ball (secretary) at the 11th hole. (6) Mr, Corbett Lowe and Mr. F. Captain Bell in the foreground, 155

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE TOOTING BEC A view from the rrth tee, looking towards Sir C, See! getting a round when they wish. As itis at present, although one puts one’sname down the night before, it may appear in the list at some very inconvenient time, or perhaps not at all. The prevailing feeling in the town is that the Town Council will never allow a charge to be made on the old course. It is to be doubted, also, whether a charge would have any effect in relieving the congestion. There is a charge on the new course, and yet it is always crowded during the summer month St. Andrews has enjoyed a very successful season this yez The great foursome was, of course, a strong attraction to visitors, I arrived in St. Andrews on the day of the match, and I shall not easily forget the festive air the town wore on that occasion, or how I wearily paraded the streets in a _ vain endeavour to get into one of the restaurants. It was generally a cise of “standing room only.” Afterwards I walked out on the links to see the match for what seemed a tremen dous distance, and I was just turning back, with the idea that the match must be over, when I descried on the horizon the vast concourse of enthusiasts. Although the big foursome has put the other matches in the shade, there is always a good gathering of spectators to see the club matches. Mr. Barry, the Amateur Champion, GOLF THE KING. On the Links. ansion of Furzedown, Mr, Alston, the hon driving. AT TOOTING. The pond hazard going to the 4th hole. From the tee the pond is a fairly long carry, especi against the wind. AND HIS draws the largest following. Most noticeable about Mr. Barry's style is the slowness of his swing back, and the distance he stands from his ball. Thus when addressing the ball the toe of his club is barely level with the ball ; in making the stroke Mr. Barry reaches forward and“ nips" the ballup. Mr. B been studying at St. Andrews Universi whose professors, by the way, are occasionally to be seen engaged in the Royal and Ancient game. They would find it a difficult task to instruct the Amateur Champion in his own particular line of study. Some time ago some fishermen-caddies were asked why they had deserted their nets and taken to carrying golf clubs, and they replied that all the fish had departed from the coasts around St. Andrews. One of the pro!essors here has strongly con- tested this statement, asserting that there are as many fish in the sea here as there ever were, There is no doubt that caddying an easier and more pleasant way of gaining a living than hunting the elusive herring. Many well-known people have been playing at St. Andrews this summer. Not long ago I noticed Mr. H. W. Forster, M.P., the Govern- ment Whip, who has a very easy style. One of the chief reasons for the popularity ot TOOTING HAZARD. A cluster of farmyard buildings going to the rst hole, and into the centre of which pulled shots often land among the poultry and the dogs. St. Andrews as a holiday resort is the way it caters for the enjoyment of the ladies as well as the men. At tov many golfing resorts the wife and children are le{t with nothing to do all the day; but at St. Andrews, while the men are enjoying their round, the ladies may be engaged in a match on their own special putting course of eighteen holes. Many of the ladies become quite expert at putting overa series of little mountains, and appear to enjoy it highly. Incidentally, they may display to advantage an effective dress. Not that I would insinuate that they play with any thoughts as to how they look ! A notice has just been issued stating that the old course will be closed for about a fortnight. This will give it a rest after the severe wear and tear it has undergone during the last few months. The Royal and Ancient Club officials are conteinplating some slight alterations in the course, A. B. MackinvTosu. FIXTURES. November 11.—Formby, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Lytham and St. Anne's, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Wallasey, St. Andrews Meeting. November West Derby, St. Andrews Meeting. November 24.—Hoylake, Ladies’ St. Andrews Meeting. November 29,—West Lancashire, Ladies’ St. Andrews Meeting. November 30.—Royal Isle of Wight, St. Andrew's Day Meeting.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Political THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905, Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXIX.—Dr. T. J. Macnamara, Liberal M.P, for Camberwell North. S far back as the days of the Conquest Camberwell was described as “ large and well-inhabited”; but the Camber- well of the twentieth century has little in common with the Camberwell of the eighteenth century, when Dr. Lettsom lived on Grove Hill, and Bowyer House, with its choice carvings and frescoes by Sir James Thornhill, looked pretty much the same as it did when Christopher Wren resided there during the building of St. Paul's, The old church of Camberwell, in the shade of which John Wesley's shrewish wife was buried, was destroyed by fire in 1841. Camberwell Fair and Camberwell Mill are now both things of the past, and little now remains either of Camberwell Green or the Grove, once tenanted by the eccentric physician of whom a wag wrote: “When any patients call in haste, I physics, bleeds, and sweats ‘em, If after that they chouse to die, Why, what cires I?—I let's 'em."' Mr. William Black, invested Camberwell with a halo of historic interest little less bright than that with which Leigh Hunt has endowed Kensington, and the “ancient village""—a_ village no longer—can still boast of having possessed amongst its more modern worthies such a man as Thomas Hood, who there found abundant inspiration for his earlier verses. In 1886, in a_ three - cornered contest, Camberwell declared itself Conservative ; six years later it was distinctly Gladstonian; in 1895 a second triangular duel gave the seat by a decisive majority to Major Dalbiac, a Tory; but five years ago, amidst the overwhelming wave of Khaki enthusiasm, Camberwell sent Dr. T. J. Macnamara, a stalwart Radical, to Westminster by more than twice as many votes as Major Dalbiac had headed the poll at the previous election. Since then very few men have made their mark more rapidly in the House of Commons than the versatile editor of the Schocl- master, who, in 1894, was elected a member of the London School Board by a record number of votes. If Mr. Lloyd-George is the Liberal speaker just now most frequently in requisition, Dr. Macnamara comes in a good second. There is a link of sympathy between them, stronger possibly than that of politics. They are both ardent golfers; and those who saw the member for Camberwell enjoying his autumn holidays with all the spring and zest of youth on the links of a breezy little watering-place on the coast of West Dorset, could hardly believe that the keen player with the fair locks streaming in the wind, whose alertness excited the unfeigned admiration of the most militant Tariff Reformer, was a grave and reverend Doctor of Laws of the University of St. Andrews, the same man who ten years ago fought Mr. Justice Darling at Deptford on a programme of Home Rule, Municipal- isation of Gas, Water, and Tramways, and the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the however, has Church, and five years since won the most surprising success of the last General Election with the device * True Imperialisin begins at home.” Dr. Macnamara was born in Canada four- and-forty years ago, and derived his intense love of literature from sundry huge volumes which his father, an Irish non-commissioned officer in the Royal North Lancashires, and a voracious reader like his son, carried about with him. Clare is still called the “ Banner County,” and the Macnamaras who hail from it were banner bearers at the battle of Clontarf, in which Brian Boru lost his life. Dr. Macnamara, like a good many other successful men, began his career at Exeter, where he soon became a pupil-teacher, was MRS. MACNAMARA Wife of the Liberal Member for Camberwell North, (From a copyright photograph.) trained for two years at the Borough Road Training College (now the Borough Poly- technic), worked as an assistant-master in Lancaster and Huddersfield, and was for eight years head-master of a Board school in a very poor part of Bristol. Whilst in Bristol Dr. Macnamara married Rachel, daughter of the late Angus Cameron of the “Free and Royal City.” In 1892 Dr. Macnamara came to London at the invitation of the Educational Newspaper Company to edit their journals, the chief of which is the Schoolmaster, the organ of the National Union of Teachers, Through the medium of this powerful newspaper his trenchant pen has already won magnificent reforms for the child toilers of the country. In 1894 he was placed at the top of the poll for the West Lambeth Division of the London School 157 Board, receiving the enormous number of 48,255 votes, the greatest poll on record. He was again elected at the top of the poll in 1897. At the School Board it was mainly his vigorous and untiring eloquence that brought about the downfall of “ Diggleism" and its religious bickering and starved education for the children. Thongh fairly beaten at Deptford by the facetious author of “Scintilla Juris,” Dr. (then plain Mr.) Macnamara delighted his opponents by “the sincerity of his views and the charm of their exposition.” In recogni- tion of his great services to the work of education the University of St. Andrews con- ferred upon him in 1896 the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa. Dr. Macnamara still contrives to edit two weekly papers, in addition to being a constant con- tributor to the best-known weeklies and monthlies. At Westminster the member for Camberwell is a vehement advocate of social reform. He knows the London problem from top to bottom, and he is deeply and devotedly attached to the cause of Progress and the People. He succeeded in obtain- ing the appointment of a committee to enquire into the out-of-school labour of very young children, and was largely responsible tor the passing of an Act of Parlia- ment to regulate and restrict the same. Keenly interested in the all-important problem of “ the housing of the poor,” he never relaxed his efforts until he secured the nomina- tion of a Committee of the House of Commons and a Joint Committee of both Houses to efficiently ventilate the question. The improvement of the condition of the soldier and the reform of the War Office are for him topics of much urgency. He opposed the Chinese Labour ordi- nances as veheinently as he advocates the claims of hungry school children to assistance from the public purse. Dr. Macnamara, moreover, is en- dowed with a keen sense of humour, as the fantastic book on golf he is writing for Mr. Arrowsmith will abundantly testify. He is an ac- knowledged authority upon the subject of physical deterioration in its broadest sense; and no sooner was his brief period of golf playing in the West over than he called public attention to the necessity of providing Free Libraries with literature suitable to children, and that as one of the most powerful aids to proper upbringing. Even now Dr. Macnamara remembers those ponderous old picture books he used to read nearly forty years ago in Canada. True to the ancient traditions of his family, he has called his house at Herne Hill Clontarf, his daughter Elsie, and his sons Neil, Brian, and Terence. After the next General Election, England and the world at large are likely to hear more of the bright writer and_ brilliant speaker, who exemplifies in every way the old adage of mens sana in corpore sano.

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Nov. llth, L908. THE KING. AND HIS The Parisians of Parts. LA MUST keep the headline in French, for la jeune fille is essentially a produce of this soil; to translate her to a young girl would be to change her nature, as la jeune fille is no more a young girl than a young girl is la jeune fille. In order to understand the difference, it is, perhaps, necessary to have inhabited England and France, to know the family life in each country, to have seen the of both she has a and, mind system of education In France difficult réle to pl you, it is a She is brought up,. generally in a convent, with strict injunctions to keep her eyes upon the ground, especially = when addressed by a man. And, singularly enough, men expect this appearance of modesty from the girls they address ; in fact, are so well prepared for ; it, that they rarely approach girls. PERIOD ER TA -* vole. them until they are engaged. Even then, there is little of the enforced reserve withdrawn, the preliminaries have been acted by the parents. Monsicur is looking for a wife, Mademoiselle has the “dot,” the fortune, that he requires ; er the two families agree to in- troduce the young people to each other, and if there nothing repulsively wrong in the externals of either, they decide to marry. For three weeks Monsieur sends Made- moiselle the loveliest of lowers, is and sees her daily, if possible in the company of her mother or sisters ; occasionally, if he is a bold young man, he squeezes her band. He has no opportunity for more before the signing of the con- tract, when he is allowed kiss her. to The next day she is his wile. This, for years, had been the acknowledged type of the French girl, until M. Marcel f Prevost introduced us to the up-to-date article, which he ingeniously called the Demi- Vierge—a title, by the way, that made the success of his book. The Demi-Vierge is not a nice girl, although she may belong to a first-class family ; she is generally to be met at smnart country houses, but she rarely marries a man in her own rank of lile, or a French- JEUNE FILLE. her parents refusing their consent to her marriage, she has run away with Claude, the man she loves, her music master, and begs her friend to find him some employment. Mme. Lechatelier is horrified, but tender hearted, and consults her husband, who promises to see what can be done, and the young couple return to their poor lodgings in a third-rate hotel. Here we see them in the next act. M. Lechatelier has found Claude a berth for a few pounds a month in his manufactory, and with great they manage to this small amount. however, soon dis- covers her Her mother and sisters come to her and implore her to return with them, and she might have been influenced, if a minute later Claude had not come back pale and dejected. What was the matter? Was he ill? No. He had stolen the wretched sum of -fr. from the safe to give Grace a few common necessit and his theft had been discovered. Without amoment's hesitation she scribbles a line to her mother. She will not leave him. This poor-spirited man has need of her. And with a true woman’s instinct she sacrifices herself. economy live on Grace, mistake. So far we are insympathy with M. Bataille’s heroine, and are stirred by the humane situation; but sud- denly the scene changes, and we assist at the common- place love of M. Lechtelier, her friend's husband, for the beautiful Grace, the sensa- tional fall into each other's arms, and the girl's suicide. OF the play itself and its faults I will not speak further; the matter that interests us is the way he has treated the girl's character. Where has M. Bataille heard of a girl who, at the age of twenty, expresses herself on subjects that make a woman blush? Where has he come acros' zirl who talks of herself and her aspirations in words that prevent other girls from seeing the play? M. Bataiile’s imagination has carried him out of the realm of girlhood into the regions man; and never until she of women of the world, who nears thirty. analyse and discuss sensa- M. Henry ‘Bataille has URES ERT BARN tions that a girl can never fone a step further in his who takes the leading réle in “La Marche Nuptiale," by M. Henry Bataille, recently know, And M. Bataille makes search alter sensation, and produced at the Vaudeville. the mistake of placing these shows us a jeune fille of a (From a copyright photograph by Reutlinger.) thoughts and words in the more extraordinary coimpo- girl's composition before she sition than any Marcel Prevost depicted. In “La Marche Nuptiale,” a play recently produced at the Vaudeville, Grace de Plessans comes to her friend, Mme. Lechatelier, educated in the same convent, and asks her assistance in a delicate matter. She is accompanied by a timid, lean youth, with the awkward gait of a man ill dressed, ill at ease in luxurious surroundings. Mme. Lechatelier is on the point of giving a dinner-party when Grace and the young man are announced. They have just arrived in Paris, and have come at once to the only friend Grace has in the city. In a few words she tells her story: how, 158 has become a woman. It is the mistake of many French authors who deal with subjects intuitively. They have not the ch intuition, and, as in the ne enius sary young girls, there are few who write about them who ever come across them. They have forgotten the charming, innocent type of la jeune fille, and wander far from reality when they describe imperfectly the feelings girl in the midst of her family. M. Bataille de Plessans talk of herself to M. Lechatelier. M. Bataille gotten la jeune fille. Frances Keyzer for st of ase so of a makes Grace has for-

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. lith, 1905, SPORT IN IRELAND. SHOOTING AND FISHING IN DONEGAL. (1) Preparing for the day's sport. (2) '* Mark over"; waiting for adrive. (3) An anxious moment. (4) Ready to use the gaff, (5) A smart shot. (6) A fine brace. (From copyright phot giaghs suppli.d by Clare and Hyde.) 159

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Nov. 1th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. THE START. The boats have just crossed the line in front of the club-house, which is situated on the river-. ide in the gardens of the Sun Hotel, Kingston, T a time when one hears so much about the unsatisfactory condition of yacht- ing, it is refreshing to learn that one of the most sporting of the clubs devoted to the sport is showing increa vitality—I refer to the Minima Yacht Club. This club is comparatively young amongst kindred organisations, and its present healthy condition may be possibly regarded in some quarters as the natural vigour of youth. In the sixteen years of its existence, however—it was founded in 1889—there has been ample time and opportunity for the enthusiasm which usually attaches to a new venture to exhaust itself. On the contrary, the club is probably more flourishing to-day than at any former period during its history. At the time of its formation, yachting was just “booming” in all its branches, and par- ticularly in racing. Many new clubs were founded, devoted more particularly to the encouragement of racing in the smaller classes, and these roused the older clubs into renewed activity, with the result that the smaller classes of yachts were catered for in a-manner never before attempted. Amongst>- these newer organisations the Minima Yacht Club found a place which it has ever since maintained. The Minima specially appeals to Corin- thians, as in races taking place under its burgee the competing boats have to be steered by amateurs. In some clubs which cater for the smaller classes there is no such restriction, and beyond the fact of the owner or his representative being aboard during races, the boat may be entirely handled by. the professional skipper and crew. Of MINIMA YACH4 Regatta day. Boats preparing for the start. CLUB. course, there are, in all clubs, often races with amateur helmsmen; but that which is with some clubs an occasional restriction, is with the Minima, a regular rule, and I am probably correct in saying that, in the majority of cases, the boats owned in this club are manned entirely by amateurs. Taking these facts into consideration, it is all the more gratifying to know that has no other attraction to offer than that of the sport for which it exists. A unique point in the constitution of the club is the number of its branches. These are situated at Plymouth, Saundersfoot, the Solent, Surbiton, and Walton-on-the-Naze, so that every class of small-craft sailing is en- couraged, both deep sea and river. During the past season successful regattas were brought off in the different districts in which the club is represented. Some very fine racing takes place every year under the management of the Plymouth branch. This division has no quarters of its own, but on race days is accorded the use of the Royal South Western club-house, which is situated at the water’s edge at the western end of the Hoe, and off which the races are started. The Minima always pro- vides a day's racing during the annual Ply mouth Week, and for many years practically closed the season. This year, with the altera- tion of the dates of the Plymouth regattas, it opened the “ Week.” The Solent division is a comparatively new one, but gives promise of becoming the most powerful, This is hardly to be wondered at, perhaps, in the most important yachting centre “BETWEEN THE GUNS.” Boats manoeuvring for position at the start. such a club is in so flourishing a condition. So long as amateurs are forthcoming with sufficient enthusiasin to acquire a thorough knowledge of seamanship, there is little real cause to fear any permanent decline of the . sport. That yachting has experienced some few lean years is admitted; but one of the healthiest signs of improvement is to be found in the increase of membership of a club which —SURBITON DIVISION. The boats do not beleng to any particular class; some are ex-raters. The racing is under handicap conditions. 16u The five-minute preparatory gun has just been fired. of the country, although one might have thought that there were sufficient clubs in that district already. The quarters of the new Solent division are situated at Southampton. The Surbiton division is, of course, devoted to up-river sailing, although many of the members of this branch are to be seen sailing at times in matches under the management of divisions in other districts. The “up-river” branch a membership of over seventy. and the season which concluded on the 14th ult. was a most successful one. Ten regattas were held during the year, and in order to sustain the interest of the racing throughout the season the club awards a prize for the best average during the season. The points counting towards this prize are as follows: Boat. Cwner. Starts, Points. Rathe II. Mr. J. F. Davie .. 10 3r My Queen... Mr. R.M. Melluish 10 24 Ribble Mr. P. Brydone .. 8 2 Tomut .. Mr. tom Clarke .. 10 22 Veronique .. Mr.C. Stebbing .. 6 15 Acis .. -» Mr. P. Nisbet .. 1 2 Snark «» Mr. W. D. Fair .. 1 — Fleewing .. Mr. W. J. Peacock 2 — Seamew .. Me.S.Terry .. ro — Rathe II. winner of Averaze Prize. Ribble is now holder of the Moore Richards Cup. Tomtit tf ” ” Prosser Cup. Flemich Cup (Dingeys only). Seamew ConINTHIAN.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1908. THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. THE BHENDI BAZAAR, BOMBAY. Here is one of the important ‘' bazaars,"’ or collections of native shops, of which Bombay boasts an interesting and picturesque assortmert. The picture shows a significant contrast in the juxtaposition of the modern tramcar with the bullock-cart of immemorial antiquity. (From a copyright photograph: by Messrs, Johnston and Hoffmann.) Snes” AB eS am, | a Bnd 0 INDORE. Indore has a dual importance as the capital of the State, and the residence of the Maharajah, and as the headquarters of the Governor-G ral's Agent for Central India, It is likely to be marked during the Royal Tour by an interesting semblage of Native Chiefs anxious to show their loyalty to the Throne, (From a copyright photograph by the Exclusive News Agency.) 161

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Nov. 11th, 1995, THE KING AND HIS EVENING IN CENTRAL INDIA. A scene at Indore near the Maharajah's Palace. This isa ‘‘ghat"’ on the river Sursuti, which divides the city, and is dammed up at this point. UDAIPUR: T Udaipur is one of the most picturesque and intr Meywar, and is closely associated with th the blu tb BIKANIR: A GENERAL VIEW, Bikanir is a typical Hindu city, the residence of the ruling chief of the State of the same name. The town lies in the midst of a sandy waste, and is only picturesque from a distance. JAIPUR. This is the capital of one of the most prosperous independent States of Rajputana, The scene shows the Maharajah's One of the sights of Udaipur is the lake, o | Palace, overlooking public gardens of extracrdinary beauty, the beautiful three-arche! (From copy: ight ph to 162 |

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. Lith, 1905, INDIAN STATE BARGES. This pretty picture shows the State barges of the Maharana of Udaipur on the lake at the foot of the palace. latter is one of the most striking structures in all India. The PALACE GATE. It is the capital of the State of places in India. harana of Udaipur putana. In the veins of the Ma is supposed to run, THE GREAT BAZAAR, JAIPUR. It would be difficult to select a more representative Indian scene than this. Particular attention may be drawn to the pigeons, evidently collected for their daily dole of grain. “4 pi G ij i E LAKE. A STREET SCENE, JAIPUR. ich stands the Royal Palace. The picture shows In contradistinction to many native cities, Jaipur is remarkable for the width and regularity of its streets. Aing to the lake from the city. streets, of which this is one, are nearly 40-yds. wide, are paved, and are lighted with gas. ae The main s. Johnston and Hoffman.) 163

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA. IN A’ RAJPUTANA BAZAAR. A GROUP OF RAJPUT WOMEN Another street scene in Jaipur. showing the onlookers at a marriage procession, The Rajputs are among the finest races of India, and their history is full and a native policeman, The latter actively assisted the photographer to of romance. A distinguishing feature of tke women's dress is the full ‘pose '' the group. skirt. (From copyright photographs by Lady Lawson.) * = * e P — ieee ee S= | F wis 4 fess KAY =e , - ae Ht 5 Med | A Al Yh a ~ ; al rw \ f f ieee 1 \ae Sega We! p — t_/ iN i X= IN = = iS - BRIDGE OF BOATS NEAR LAHORE. From time to time boat bridges ar’ thrown over the great Indian rivers as a supplement to, or pening the building is that across the Ravi, the river which flows by Lahore, the official ca of the Pun, permanent structures. The one shown b. (From a copyright photograph supplied by Mr. W. M. Hertz.) 164

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905. ACTRESSES AT HOME. XXI—MISS MAIE ASHE. MISS ASHE AT HER HOME AT CLAPTON. art, being called on quite suddenly to play the lead, after Miss Zena Dare now playing the part on tour with Mr. Seymour Hicks at matinces, ile, that Miss Maie Ashe had her first bi 1e appeared for some months in Lo and It was in ‘* The Catch of the Season,’ 4 gave up the part. As Angela Cryst (From copyright photographs specially taken for this paper.) 165

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Nov. llth, 1905 HE Eastern Pyrenees have not been inuch frequented as yet by the Briton abroad, though he has of late begun to appreciate the charms of the delightful country at the foot of the Canigon—the most imposing mountain in the succession of heights which form the frontier between France and Spain, and extend from the most windy part of the Mediterranean seaboard to breezy Biarritz. The capital of the department of Pyrénées Orientales, Perpignan, isa town of some 40,000 inhabi- tants, situated on the Tet, some seven miles from the sea. Among the most interesting features of the town are the ruined fortifica- which are now being demolished to make room for the tions, growing population. It is the most Spanish town in France, and was part of Aragon from the twelfth century, when the kings of Majorca resided there, till the seventeenth century, when Riche- lieu added it to France. Its principal buildings are a four- teenth century ‘cathedral with a comparatively modern iron-frame tower, and a fourteenth century castle, part of which is now used as a prison, the rest having already suffered demolition like the forti- fications, which is shortly to be the lot of the useless fortifications around Paris. And the modern- ising of Perpignan, which Joanne calls a “ place de guerre de pre- miére classe, will not end with these changes, for a casino is projected,and valuable mineral springs tapped in the mountainous part of the department are being brought down in pipes, so that in some years it may become a by®* no means unimportant ville d’eau. The whole district over flows with precious springs. Millions of gallons flow. daily fromthe springs of Vernet, Amélie, I Preste, Le Boulou, ossa, Molitg, Tu caldas, Pont de la and the G de Canaveilles; it is AUS, not, therefore, sur- prising that eaux minérales form one of the principal in- dustries of the Pyré- nées Orientales. Of these watering- places the most up- to-date is Vernet-les- Bains, which is well away from the windy side of the depart- ment, being about thirty miles west of Perpignan, from The THE PARADISE OF THE PYRENEES. A ‘bit ‘of the picturesque ‘mountain scenery in the neighbourkood of Vernet-les- 3ains, a French inland watering-place which is tast coming into prominence. THE Where the visitor taking the ‘'cure,"’ TH E KING. AND HIS Traveller. een IN THE HOTEL DU EASTERN PYRENEES. PORTUGAL, VEKN 166 which a branch line runs up the fertile valley of the Tet to the snug garden-like corner in -BAINS or wishing to explore the charming country within easy access of this comfortable hostelry, will find every luxury and convenience on moderate terms. which the baths of Vernet are situated. The last three miles of the railway (from Villefranche- Vernet to Vernet) are, however, not yet used for passenger traffic, the distance being covered by a regular service of carriages. And those three miles are, perhaps, the most delightful on the whole route from Paris, especially after the flat route through the salt marshes and along the Mediter- ranean shore, from Cette to Per- pignan, and the fertile vineyards and orchards of the Tet valley as far as Prades, where the real mountains of the Pyrenees com- mence. Driving up from Ville- france-Vernet towards the garden village of many waters reminds one of the ascent from the north end of the St. Gothard Tunnel up to Andermatt. The mountains on either hand are equally pre- cipitous and equally lacking in vegetation, but the rock is a ruddier colour and has more sun in it than the rocks that overhang the Devil's Bridge above Goes- chenen. As one nears Vernet the scenery changes; vegetation be- comes more and more abundant as the foot of the Canigou is approached, and one is surprised to see fig trees, pomegranates, oleanders, eucalyptus trees, and even palms, all round the exten- sive parkland, in the midst of which are the healing springs of this Pyrenean paradise. Vernet-les-Bains is at an alti- tude of over 2,000-ft Mediterranean, but its climate— above the as proved by the vegetation—is so agreeable that, unlike places like Aix-les-Bains, it is as suitable for people undergoing a cure for rheumatism and gout in winter as in summer. In this respect it has no rival. Those who may be tempted to try Vernet this winter by way of change will be glad to know that they can get there in less than twenty- four hours’ com- fortable journey from town. Leav- ing Charing Cross at 9 a.m., and cros: ing by the favourite short sea route, vid Dover and Calais, the traveller will arrive in Paris in time for tea, leaving at 8.47 in the evening, and arriving at Ville- franche - Vernet early the morning. next

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. Lith, 1905, Plays and Players. HE opening of the seventh season of German plays last week at the Great Queen Street Theatre suggests some interesting reflections. The fact that for seven winters this company, Andresen and Behrend, and now under the sole control of Herr Andresen, has first under the joint management of Me played a four months’ season in London, is striking proof not only of FRAULEIN CAMILLA DALBERG Dalberg at the Who is reappearing with the German Company this season. Fraulein has also appeared recently in ‘* La Main,"' the play without words Waldorf Theatre. (From a copyright photograph.) the tenacity of the Teuton in keeping his hand to the plough, but also of the fact that there is support for a stock company in London. It is, of course, no secret that in some years the balance at the end of the season has been on the wrong side, and that the guarantors have been called upon to make good their promises. But in spite of all, and in spite of early discouragement, from its small be in the St. s Hall, when the productions relied far nore on good acting than good accessories to draw the public, nnings Geor, the management have gone steadily on their way, until the German plays are now such an accepted feature of the winter theatrical season in London that we should feel quite lost without them. It would be, of course, ridiculous to say that these German seasons have had any remarkable effect upon English productions, either on the players individually or on the miise-en-scéne. But is there not noticeable among English companies to-day a much greater tendency to act together, to study, in a word, the ensemble, rather than the individual part ? And how far may we say that this result is due to the work of the German players in our midst ? It has always been one of the stock phrases in the reports of the German plays that the whole company worked as one, for one end, and that the proper interpretation of the play. The same phrase was applied to the French company that came over for a fortnight a year or so ayo, and gave some excellent performances at the Avenue, But it seldom never in connection with the companies of Sarah Bernhardt, Réjane, Coquelin, or Dusé. ir has or been used ten years ago, could it very justly be applied to London companies. 167 Even at the Lyceum, which was in many ways a stock company, there was not evident that subtle distinction which is called ensemble, and which is really nothing more than the proper co-ordination of the But to-day one can point to a number of theatres where this state of affairs ex The Garrick and Wyndham’s Theatre productions have already been mentioned in this week two back. At the New Theatre “Captain Drew on Leave” has perhaps the best cast that parts and their interpreters. sts in a marked degree. connection a or could possibly have been chosen for the interpretation of the play; and in “ Oliver Twist " there is a certain amount of careful co-operation. We bave certainly cause to be grateful in some measure to the German players for this state of affairs. It was known before ever they came that English actors were too much given to ploughing the lonely furrow, and that improvement was needed. The more travelled and more experienced playgoers realised it, and dinned it into the But they had no example here in London to the cry younger hold generation. up till the German players came. Then there arosz “That is how it ought to be done.” And that is, in a measure, how But, above this, we have to be grateful to introducing to our notice many German it is being done to-day. the German company for plays that would otherwise never have come to the knowled the average E Such plays as “ Rose Bernd” and “ Maskerade,” to name but two of last season’s most notable productions, And how far are we of “Old It may be e of iglish student. are not likely to be seen in English versions. indebted to the company for the English productions Heidelberg,” “ The Twin Sister,” and “Lights Out" ? MISS CLAUDIA LASELL ** Pegey Machree."* to Miss Lasell is a of Who is pli in London shortly in a Marchesi ying the name part in pupi and Clark, and has been enga ew production appear From a copyright photograph oy Lafayette.) that these plays would have found their way over here without the aid of the German players in London. But the fact remains that they .were first seen in German, and that the opportunity given to London of judging their effect upon London theatre-goers, was a determining managers of seeing those plays produced here, and factor in the decision to produce English versions. F. E.R.

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Nov. 11th, 1995, THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. GREAT many Service memories and reflections will naturally be aroused by acomparison of the circumstances in which the Prince of Wales is making his visit to India to-day, and those in which his Royal father performed a similar tour some thirty years ago. But to the writer there is no aspect of the Heir Apparent’s present progress more deeply interesting and significant than one to which popular attention is only likely to be in- cidentally drawn. He refers to the part which will be taken in welcoming the Prince and Princess by the Iinperial Service Troops maintained by — the Ruling and Feudatory Indian Chiefs. The latter-day public are so used to hearing of these contingents in connec- tion not only with loyal offers of support, but also with actual service in the field, side by side with the Regular troops of the Indian Army, that they are apt to forget that two or three decades back the so-called “ Armies of Native States” were re- varded with some uneasi- ness as elements of very possible danger in the event of any serious internal disturbance. Ir once fell to the writer’s lot to collate a quantity of more or less official and, at the time, highly confidential in- formation regarding these troublesome, un- disciplined rabbles which the Native Chiefs took pride in maintaining as evidence of their impor- tance and power. Some of the details were rather amusing. | The Government of India, for instance, appointed an official whose busi- ness it was to visit Native States and, incidentally, to report on any increase he might note in the number, more particu- larly, of guns acquired by the more pushing and ambitious minor Chiefs. The latter soon got to know that the official was a “chiel amang ‘em takin’ notes,” and took precautions accordingly If they had any new guns, they did not trouble to mention the fact to the official, but buried the weapons as soon as they heard he was coming. Such comic subterfuges were ren- dered happily unnecessary by the wise policy of Lord Dufferin in instituting the Imperial Service Troops, and we may be sure that, as the Prince goes through the Native States, he will see all that there is to see. BriGapiER-C RAL Sin Henry SeEyMour Raw inson, Commandant of the Staff College, Camberley, should receive a warm welcome in India, where he is spending his leave, and Prince Louis of Battenbe: where his father, the highly - distinguished Orientalist, left a very clear mark. The first Baronet was Political Agent at Kandahar in 1840-43, and was afterwards a member of the Secretary of State for India’s Conncil. He will, perhaps, be best remembered by his “ Herodotus,” The present holder of the title is well known as an extremely accomplished Coldstreamer, with a very fine record of war service on the Nile, in the Soudan, and in South Africa. No better exponent could be desired of the family arms and motto, the former bristling with swords, the latter “ Festina THE UNITED STATES BATTLE-SHIP “ ALABAMA,” One of the battle-ships of the First Squadron ot the American North Atlantic Fleet, which is escorting ‘s vessels trom Annapolis to the North River. (From a copyright photograph by Waldon Fawce't ) lente.” This, by the College itself almost, if not quite, as well as the * Tam Marte quam Minerva,” which, pre- sumably, adorns the presentation plate General Rawlinson is taking out to hand over to the newly-born Indian Staff College at Quetta. way, would suit the Staff One does not hear a great deal nowadays of the operations against the slave trade. But some interesting associations are recalled by atleast two recent appointments. For instance, Vice-Admiral Sir A. W. Moore, who is going out to the China Station in succession to Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, was one of the 168 representatives of this country at the Anti- Slavery Congress assernbled at Brussels in 1889. Probably, too, he received a good many reports of dhow-chasing performances during his service as Commander-in-Chief of the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station, 1901-4. Oruer and clearer reminiscences, of what from some standpoints might be called the palmy days of the trade in “ black ivory,” are connected with the appointment of Captain I. S. Herbert to the * Albemarle” as Flag- Captain to Rear-Admiral R. L.Groome, with whom he previously served in a_ similar capacity in the “ Canopus.” When Captain — Fitz- herbert was Lieutenant of the “Algerine” he made one of the pluckiest “hauls” of slaves on record. He was pursuing a dhow witha couple of boats, and, one after the other, both of the latter capsized, and the arms in them were lost, except one rifle and four revolvers. The slave dhows had recently been showing stout resis- tance, and it is all the more wonderful, then, that Lieutenant Fitz- herbert not only righted his boats, but continued the chase, knowing that if he came to close quarters he had rothing but the five weapons mentioned to fall back upon! The dhow, says the record, ran on shore, landing most of her cargo, but twenty-seven slaves were rescued. It would be difficult to imagine a brighter piece of work carried out in circumstances of greater discouragement. In a series of signifi- cant Naval assemblages, that of the British Cruiser and the American Battle- ship and Cruiser Squad- rons has presented several points of excep- tionalinterest and signifi- cance. In very authori- tative quarters the sterling qualitiesand pro- gressive characteristics of the American Navy have recently been fully recognised. We may be sure that the gratification caused in the United States by these tributes has been increased Ly the frank admiration of Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg and his comrades, and that the friendly association of the two most efficient fleets in the world has been productive of singular goodwill as well as mutual respect. In this connection particular success appears to have been achieved by the British Admiral, whose tact and bonhomie have probably done more than even his rank to cement the friendliness between the two great maritime nations concerned. Digitzéd by Google

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE: KING. AND HIS THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW. SOME FAMOUS LONDON PAGEANTS OF THREE CENTURIES. HE Lord Mayor’s Show, beloved of l every true Londoner, great and small, for at least fourteen genera- tions, is, at any rate, as old as Shakespeare, who wrote: " Behold How London did pour out her citizens ! The Mayor, and all his brethren, in best sort.'* In 1575, 330 years ago, William Smythe— there were Smythes as well as Smiths even in those days—gave a full account of the progress, partly by water, partly by land, which attended “the Mayor's entering into his state and office on the Festival of St. Simon and St. Jude," October 28. On the introduction of the New Style the date was changed to November g. The special splen- dour of certain of these “ London Triumphs” has been preserved both by record and _ tradition. Very gorgeous was the inaugura- tion of Sir Wol-tone Dixie, Knight, in 1585, when children impersonated the City, sundry virtues, the Thames, a bevy of nymphs, a soldier, and a sailor. A nautical or Naval display doubtless distinguished the “triumph” of October 29, 1588, four months after the defeat of THE the Armada. The news of Tra- falgar arrived in England almost on the day when the show of 1805 took Much military “pomp and circum stance” characterised the proceedings of November 9, 1815, five months after Waterloo, and it is safe to prophesy that the “ Jack Junk,” the “ Sprit ily, and the “Tom Bowlings” of 1805 will be well to the place. fore on Noveinber g of the year of Trafalyar's centenary. Sir Thomas Middleton's proces- sion in 1613 is described as “unparalleled for the cost, art, and magnificence of the shows, pageants, chariots, morning, noon, and night Thus began the symbolism, ever tacteristic feature of the festival. Royalty “came into the City” on the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude in the years 1671, 1672, AQUATIC PORTION OF AN OLD-TIME LORD MAYOR'S SHOW, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church are in the background. and 1673, and also in 1674, when there v ore “emblematical figures, artful pieces of archi- tecture, and rural dancing, with piec Contemporary spoken ccounts on each pageant.” of these ancient sought for by collectors, and some of them fetch very high prices. “triumphs are eagerly The Chief Magistrates of the seventeenth century distinguished for the splendour of their inaugural processions, in addition to those whose names have been mentioned, were Sir Patience Ward (16So), Sir John Shorter (1687), and Sir John Chapman (1688). Sir Gilbert Heathcote, in Queen Anne's reign, was the last Lord Mayor who rode on horseback. Since then the gorgeous, if ponderous, civic coach, like that which figures prominently in the accompanying illustration of the “triumph” of Sir Samuel Fludyer, Bart., in 1761, became de rigueur. In 1760 the Common Council im- pressed the necessity of a pageant on the minds of * Lord Mayors in a potential mood,” i.e., Aldermen who had not passed the chair, and the inauguration of Lord Mayor Fludyer, attended by George III, and Queen Char- lotte, was even more gorgeous than the * triumphs ” of Alderman Chapman in 1688, and Alderman Pilkington in 1689, when Taub man, the City laureate, adapted the same “panygeric ” for James and William. On November g, 1761, George III. and his consort, then in the heyday of youth and high spirits, witnessed the procession from the house of Mr. Barclay, oppcsite Bow Church, which was decorated in a very sump- tuous manner, the rooms and balcony being hung with crimson damask. Mr. Barclay, the grandfather of the founder of the firm of Barclay and Perkins, was a strict Quaker, and octogenarian, who had already A. M. B. in 1761 an entertained the first two Georges. SIR SAMUEL FLUDYER'S “TRIUMPH,” OF 1761, [King George ITI. and Queen Charlotte witnessing the procession from the house of Mr. Barclay, the Quaker banker and merchant in Cheapside, opposite Bow Church, (From a rare print in the possession of Messrs. Maggs.) 169

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Nov. 11th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. R. HUGH ROBERT MILL, who has just published with Mr. Alston Rivers his most interesting and im- portant work on the history of Antarctic exploration, “The Siege of the South Pole,” removes all chance ot misunderstanding by stating in his preface: “I have never been within two thousand miles of the Antarctic Circle." Dr. Mill, in fact, is not one of the explorers who write those invaluable accounts of their own experiences: he is the historian of all that the explorers have done, ever since it came to be guessed or known TheSiege that there was an Antarctic of the Region at all. His first chapters South Pole, trace the growth of the idea of the existence of that region, and he goes on, in pages packed with scientific, geographical, and historical learning, but still, from the nature of their subject and the manner of the author, interesting and even exciting reading, to relate the history of all the attempts to “find the South Pole,” as we may perhaps be permitted to expre though that, of course, was not the object, expressed or implied, of most of the vovages made. Here we may read of Captain James Cook, of the American Sealers, of Bellings- THE “ EREBUS" AND “TERROR One of the illustrations to '* hausen, of James Clark Ross, of “ The Chal- lenger,” of Scott, and of Charcot. It is a fascinating story; and the book gains enor- mously by the illustrations, and especially the quaint and often amusing old maps, that appear in its pages. At the end comes a large and quite modern chart of the South Polar Regions by Mr. J. G. Bartholomew, with a number of little plans showing how the unexplored area has shrunk at different stages between 1760, before Cook, and 1905, after Charcot. % * THE dArmy and Navy Chronicle is a capital number. It contains a sound and sympathetic sketch of Nelson by ‘“ Whitewash,” illustrated with three interesting plates, one after Hoppner’s portrait, one after Turner's “Battle of Trafalgar,” in the Hall of Green- wich Hospital, and one of Nelson's death alter A. W. Devis. Mr. Walter Wood for October TheArmy continues his “ Famous British and Navy Naval ploits,” and Mr. Charles Chronicle. Gleig his ‘ Under the Pennant”; Mr. H. C. Ferraby writes on the Royal Company of Archers and the sport of archery; Colonel Wynyard’s account of the Royal Hibernian Military School at Dublin and “W. D.’s" sketch of Lord Keith are concluded; and the usual features of this The Siege of the South Pole,"’ by Dr. Hugh Robert Mill. excellent magazine, illustrations and letter- press alike, are well up to its high standard. The supplement is a portrait of and note upon Admiral Sir Compton Domvile, G.C.B, tt THE new volume of Dr. Robertson Nicoll’s Literary Lives Series (Hodder and Stoughton) is Mr. Clement Shorter’s book on “ Charlotte Bronté and her Sisters.” Mr. Shorter knows his Brontés better, perhaps, than anyone, and in this volume he has gathered in a short narrative all the work that he and other people have done on those most interesting lives since Mrs. Gaskell’s book was written. Mr. Shorter examines critically all the works of the famous sisters, and his book is illuminative and sympathetic. But the illustra- tions are almost the most interesting feature of it. Here we have portraits cf Charlotte Bronté, of the Rev. Patrick Bronté, her father, of Patrick Branwell Bronté, her brother, ot M. Paul Héger, the hero of “ Villette” and “ The Professor,” and of Charlotte Bronté’s husband, the Rev. A. B. Nicholls; views of Charlotte's birthplace at Thornton, of the Old Par- sonage at Haworth, as it was when the The | Brontes. IN A GALE IN THE PACK. (Alston Rivers, Ltd ) Brontés lived there, and of Haworth Church as it was in their days; and a fac-simile of the first page of “ Jane Eyre.” The book takes its place worthily by the side of the others in the excellent ser MR. HEINEMANN has now made it possible for the average man to become the possessor of that beautiful and excellent book, Sir Walter Armstrong's “ Sir Joshua Reynolds,” at the price of 15s, net. But the SirJoshua book at that price is not shorn Reynolds. of all the splendours that marked the original sumptuous issue of the work. It is a handsome volume, in a very fine ornamental binding, and it contains twelve photogravures and forty half-tone full-page illustrations. Altogether it is just the kind of book anyone interested in art would like to have given them for a present. “THE ITALIAN LAKES,” painted by Miss Ella du Cane and described by Mr. Richard Bagot, is essentially a book to possess as an antidote to the dreary, sunless days of an English winter. Miss du Cane’s pictures radiate sunshine, and their beautiful colouring stirs the imagination. Como, the most impor- tant and beautiful of all the lakes of Northern Italy, and the centre of the historical and 170 artistic associations of the Italian lake country, supplies the majority of subjects for Miss du Cane’s brush, and Mr. Richard Bagot (the well-known novelist The and unsparing critic of “ Black” Italian life in Rome) dedicates the Lakes. chief portion of his text to that lak The book has just been added by N s. A.and C. Black to their long list of picture-books. A CHATTY and amusing book is ‘An Australian Cricketer on Tour,” which contains Mr. Frank Laver's reminiscences, impres- sions, and experiences on the two cricketing tours of 1899 and 1905. The book is not entirely concerned with cricket, as Mr. Laver's object has been chiefly to deal with the social aspect of the tours, dese bing the voyag entertainments, and so forth, and not confining his attention to the matches. Plenty of detail of the matches, A however, together with the scores, Cricketer’s is given, and Mr. Laver, being, as Travels. he expresses it, an inveterate snap-shotter, has got together an interesting little collection of photographs of famous cricketers. His other photographs show that he is a good, as well as an inveterate, snap- shotter. It is odd to see Mr. Noble feeding pigeons at Venice, the Australian cricketers bathing in New Zealand, and Mr. Laver rub- bing noses with Bella, the famous Maori guide. The book is published b: s. Chap. an and Hall, and is very ente * * THE November number of the Dickensian is particularly interesting. There is a short article by Mr. O. Sack on Sir Henry Irvir and Dickens, in which he recalls Irving performances of Dickens parts: Nicholas Nickleby and Monks in his early days, and. (amazing as it may seem) Bill Sikes at the Queen's Theatre in April, 1868; John Peerybingle, and, most important of all, Jingle in later years. Sir Henry was always a keen Dickensian, and it is interesting to observe that Dickens, when he first saw him act, said: “If that young man does not one day come out as a The great actor, I know nothing of the Dickensian art.” Mr. W. Teignmouth Shore reviews Mr. Lang’s book on Edwin Drood, and Mr. George F. Gadd continues his history of the Edwin Drood mystery and its solutions, for which Mr. Lang and Mr. Cuming Walters have been busy building up material for his future use. An. interesting page shows the portraits of the honorary secretaries of the ae Fellowship, including those of Mr. j. W. Ley and Mr. Sidney Marriott, the latter af whom acts in the capacity of Honorary Financial Secretary for London. READ. by Charles and BOOKS TO Mrs. Brookfield and Her Circle, Frances Brookfield, (Pitman,) An Australian Cricketer on Tour, by Frank Laver. (Chapman and Hall.) In Search of E| Dorado, by (Unwin.) Alexander Macdona'd Jane Austen and Her England, by G. FE. Mitton (Methuen.) Wilhelmina Margravine of Baireuth, by Edith F Cuthell, (Chapman and Hall.) Mary Stuart, by Florence Maccunn. (Methuen.) A History of Theatrical Art, by Karl Mantzius Vol. 1V.: Moliére and His Times. \Duckworth.) Kipps, by H. G. Wells | (Macmillan.) Wild Wheat, by M. E. Franc (Longmans.) The Secret Kingdom, by Frank Richardson. (Duck- worth.) The Sword of Gideon, by John Bloundelle-Burton (Cassell. John Carruthers, Indian Policeman, by Sir kdmund C. Cox, Bart, (Cassell.) The Inseparaiiles, by James Baker. Hall.) ‘The Man from America, by Mrs. Henry de la Pasiure (Chapman and (Smith, Elder.) Barbara Rebell, by Mrs. Belloc Lowndes. (Heine- mann.) The Professor's Legacy, by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick (Arnold.) As Dust in the Balance, by Mrs. H. H- Penrose (Alston Rivers.) Digitized by G OO le

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Noy. 11th, 1905, A GREAT ITALIAN MUSICIAN. THE SOUVENIR AT THE RECENT PUCCINI SUPPER. Signor Puccini was entertained by several leaders of London Society and the principal artistes of the Itatian Opera Company at supper in the Savoy Restaurant lately, specially to celebrate the successful production at Covent Garden of his new opera ‘‘ Madama Butterfly," and to wish hiny 60n voyage on his return to Italy. The small photographs in the above souvenir are: Left—Mme. Melba, Mme. Giachetti, and Mme. Lejeunne; right—Signor De Marchi, Signor Sin Marco, and Signor Zenatello; and (centre) Signor Muznone. The extracts from opera scores at the corners of the photograph of Signor Puccini are in the compo: own handwriting. There can be no doubt that ‘' Madama Butterfly’ last spring it was immedi. rs is one of the most successful operas of recent years, On its production at Covent Garden ely acclaimed as a great work, and its frequent revival since has only served to show that the public has endorsed the opinion of the Queen Alexandra has visited Covent Garden on five occasions when this opera has been played, and that in itself is testimony to the beauties of musical critics. the work, for her Majesty is one of the most enthusiastic lovers of music in this country. Everyone who daily cleanses the mouth and teeth with Odo! will soon discover, from 4 general sense of freshness and stimulated energy, how beneficial is the purification of the mouth with this preparation. TO USE ODOL: Mix a few drops with water, rinse, and then brush the teeth with itm the ordinary way; gargle with the remainder. Of all Chemists , Google

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE RACING SEASON. HE first of the many interesting races which come on for decision during the Houghton Meeting is the Criterion Stakes for two year olds — colts 8-st. 8-Ib., fillies and geldings 8-st. 6-lb. Until last year the race used tu be run over the severe six furlongs finishing near the top of the town, and it was over this trying course that such horses as Lord Lyon, Achievement, Rosicrucian, Pero Gomez, Melton, Ormonde, Flying Fox, and Pretty Polly were returned as winners of the Criterion Stakes, which is now run for on the Brethy Stakes course. The race was generally considered to be almost a certainty for Colonel Hall-Walker's filly, Colonia; but she seems to have lost 4 200d deal of her dash and speed, and was easily beaten by Certosa, who made all the running, and won by three lengths, the third place being filled by Ishallah, some six lengths behind the second. The names of many famous horses are to be found in the list of winners of the Limekilns Stakes, but none of them can boast a prouder record than that of this year’s winner, Pretty Polly, who cantered home without an effort in front of Mondamin, the only opponent who could be found to make a semblance of a race with the flying mare. Some useful horses turned out for the Rutland Handicap, the event that has taken the place of the Tuesday Handicap, which fell to the lot of Mr. J. F. Appleyard’s Given Up (6-st. 8-Ib.), who b Winwick (6-st. 10-lb.) by four lengths, with Castro (5-st. g-Ib.) beaten into third place by a neck. Neither Helter Skelter nor Sermon had anything to do with the finish for the Fordham Weller Handicap, for which Morny, Sea Trip, and Part Malt finished in the order named. Not a few of the many speculators who are in the habit of backing “ tips” the columns of a certain class of newspapers, have to thank Mr. J. Buchanan for the prompt and straightforward manner in which he as disclosed in caused it to be known that he had nothing whatever to do with the backing of his horse Vril for the Cainbridgeshire; and while on the subject we may remark that if these rash speculators would only reflect that, as a rule, these “tips” are given by men who are themselves supremely ignorant of racing, they would effect a considerable THE WINNER OF THE Mrs. H. V Jackson's MR, JAMES BUCHANAN'S SANTRY, BY GALLINULE—E.P. ‘Second in the race for tse Cambridgeshire, saving in the course of the year. For one reason or another many of the best-class animals engaged in the race for this year’s Cambridgeshire were missing when the eighteen runners wended their way to the starting-post. With the solitary exception of the French horse, Monsieur Charvet, who seemed to dwell when the barrier went up, all the competitors started on fairly level terms; but it was not long before the Irish- bred colt, Velocity (6-st. 5-Ib.), settled down in front on the far side of the course, with Santry (8-st. 7-lb.) leading the van on the near side, and, practically speaking, the race was mainly confined to the struggle between these two horses, of whom Santry appeared to have slightly the best of it at the Bushes. Coming down the hill into the Abingdon Bottom, ‘Templeman shot out Velocity, who took the lead, and for a moment or two looked like winning easily; but Santry made a ready response to the call of his rider, and putin a magnificent CAMBRIDGESHIRE. Velocity, by Speed—Ballast. (From copjright photographs by W. 1. Rouch.) viil, effort. Weight will tell, however, and by three- quarters of a length only did the son of Galli- nule fail to concede no less than 30-lb. to Mrs. H. V. Jackson's colt, whose victory was Dean Swiit (7-st. 7-lb.), who ran through a lot of beaten horses at the finish, finished third, about a length behind Santry, whose gallant per- formance would have been thoroughly ap- evidently a very popular one. preciated by his owner had he been able to witness it. Some useful two year olds were included amongst the runners for the Moulton Stakes, which was finely won by another Irish- bred animal in the shape of that good cult Athi, by Desmond out of Bend Sinister, and doubtless breeders will not fail to notice that his sire is rapidly making a name for himself among the sires of the day, and that he is. moreover, a remarkably well-bred animal, being by St. Simon out of L’Abbesse ce Jouarre, Adinirable Crichton gave a very poor exhibition in the Dewhurst Plate, and I fancy that Malua, who ran second to Picton in this race, is an animal with great promise of future excellence. Try as he wonld, Bachelor's Button could not make Pretty Polly gallop in the race for the Jockey Club Cup, and the race for the Free Handicap, which Outbreak (7st.) won by a length from Plum Centre, witnessed the downfall of Cherry Lass. The most noteworthy features of the racing on the last day of the meeting were the victory of the colt by Carbine out of Hear Hear, who beat Certosa for the Houghton Stakes, and the fine performance of Flair in giving 25-lb. and a neck beating to Galloper in the Free Handicap; it may be worth noting that she is engaged in four out of the five classic races for next year. Although the weather was pleasant, and the programme well up to the average, the attend- ance at Hurst Park on Saturday was not as largeas might have been expected. One of the most popular victories was that of Mr. V. P. Misa’s Isabelita, who finished up a series of successes by winning the Hurst Autumn Handicap by a length from Wild Alarm, who, however, had not the best of luck in the race. Isabelita, who is a remarkably well-bred mare, is by Isinglass out of Sweet Duchess, the latter the winner of the Doncaster Cup. = Cat E.

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND His RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all."' HIS week the Richmond fifteen tries conclusions with the New Zealanders, their last appearance in London until the International at the Crystal Palace on December 2. At this distance of time it is not possible to know who will play for Richmond on this occasion, but presum- ably the strongest team will turn out. The New Zealanders stand more chance in this match, than they have so far on the tour, of having goals registered against them for penalty kicks or from a mark, as Richmond has for its captain the best place kicker in the four Unions in the person of H. Alexander, the International and Cheshire forward. Who that saw it has forgotten, or indeed ever will forget, that place-kick, from a mark by C. E. L. Hammond, with which Alexander won the championship of the South for Middlesex against Kent last season at Richmond? It was the only score in the match, and really won for Middlesex the county championship of the season, for although actually beaten in the final by a single point by Durham at West Hartlepool, Middlesex were not awarded a winning try which was theirs by all the rules of the game, owing to what reason I know not. The match was played in several inches of mud on a ground wholly unfit for first-class football, and had it not been the last dayof na unusually protracted season, Middlesex would have refused to play on such a pitch, The recent matches of the New Zealanders have introduced us to another fine player in the person of D. M. McGregor, who has been kept out of active participation in the tour so far by indifferent health. As a wing three- quarter he is well worthy of the company in which he figures. ~Possessed of great pace, and as sure-handed as the rest of the team, perhaps McGregor is even more clever with his punt when in a difficulty than W, J. Wallace. As a fact, this is one of the chief features of the play of the New Zealanders, viz., the little elbow-room they require wherein to get in their kick. I have, I suppose, seen them play as frequently as most critics, probably more often than the majority, and in every match it has been the same. At Leicester, where McGregor made his initial appearance, he was naturally a little out of C. SEELING One of the three best New Zealand forward to drop the ball. He would be welcomed a: three-quarter in most English club teams. touch, but I shall never forget a fine piece of defensive play he put in early in the game. The Midland forwards had beaten practically all the defence, the ball was past the New Zealand full-back—who had rather an off day, and who was really responsible » for. the Midland Counties score—and in the general scramble not five yards from the goal-line McGregor was the first to properly handle. He was then running rather right-handed towards his own line. Without any hesitation he brought his left foot into action with a high punt over his right shoulder that landed the ball in touch by the twenty-five flag. For MR. B.C. HARTLEY Captain of the Blackheath Rugby team, and one or the finest forwards in the country, smartness and accuracy in a tight corner this feat was better than any I have seen any of this team of opportunists perform. The time is approaching for the Interna- tional team committee, of whom W. Williams, the well-known referee, P, Coles, the Rugby Union secretary, and W. S. Donne, the Somerset representative, are members, to get together their men for December 2 at the selection THE “HOOKERS.” This photograph depicts admirably the method whereby the lightning heeling of the New Zealand forwards is originated X. Crystal Palace. But ere this the selection committee of the Scottish Rugby Union will have forewarned the majority of the Scottish fifteen for the New Zealand match at Inver. leith next Saturday, November 18. This will naturally be made up largely of last season's Internationals, but I hear on good authority that the old war-horse, Mark Morrison, one of the best leaders Scotland ever had, has been playing as well as ever, and will be seen out again in the thistle-badged jersey. E. D. Simson is sure to be one of the half-backs, but I am unaware at the time of writing whether the Universities will free their Scotch- men to play if called upon. I understand not, and that, therefore, Scotland will have to bleed wi’ Wallace, without her usual Anglo-Scot contingent. The decision of the Scottish authorities not to award caps to their chosen against the New Zealanders is defended in some quarters by the statement that most of those who play, if not all, will be Interna- tionals already. A lame excuse indeed. BiackHEATH WELL BEATEN. The Club forwards were beaten for pace last Saturday by our speedy visitors, and but for the splendid tackling of B. Maclear, the Irish International, and of H. Lee, the Colonials’ 5 goals (1 penalty) and 3 tries might easily have been 7 goals (1 penalty) and 5 tries to wil. Maclear was in great form in defence, while Lee frequently brought down the man with the ball, in addition to getting in his kick nearly every. time. The New Zealanders had practically their best team out, certainly their best three-quarter line, viz, W. J. Wallace, who scored the first 3 tries in about twenly minutes, G. W. Smith, whose great pace serves admirably to make openings for his wings, and D. M. McGregor, who vies with Wallace for the honour of being the fastest wing three-quarter now playing. Owin, to Surrey’s excellent resistance to the all-conquering “Blacks” on the previous Wednesday at Richmond on a_rain-soaked ground and during heavy showers, there were not wanting those who expected Blackheath to very nearly win. But the managing com- mittee of the New Zealanders is a very good one. They pitted their best against the Club, and once more the hopes of those who began to hope England has a chance on December 2 -have sunk very nearly to zero. G. W. SMITH The ‘even time'’ New Zealand three-quarter, who it is said can give A. R. Duffey a yard in 50, is here shown just atter having dropped a goal.

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Nov, 11th, 1905 THE KING. AND HFIIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXVI.—THE CIDER-MUGS OF TWO CENTURIES. HE apple-harvest is over at last. The closing days of October saw the end of the in-gathering, and the general verdict of the Trafalgar crop is, “Good but small.” The vintage of 1905 will be distinguished by high quality rather than by abundant quantity, that of the previous year having been in both respects almost a record one. The cider-mug of porcelain or earthenware is to the licensed victualler of the West what the pewter of three generations igo was to his confrére of the East and South. Now that cider has obtained brevet rank as a wine in all the great London hotels and restaurants, and that there is a steady demand for pure cider from Khartoum to the Cape and from Tokyo to Gibraltar, a cider-mug cult may be confidently expected. Indeed, it has already begun, and the prudent housewives who have treasured up the cups of other days can count with certainty on the possibilities of an unearned increment. ‘!hroughout the “ West Countree” inn-holders and taverners, great and small, have always prided themselves on the number and variety of their cider-mugs, just as the thrifty housewives of East Anglia ind elsewhere set special store by their polished platters, and the Welsh matron took i delight in an array of carved wooden spoons Cider-mugs were chiefly manufactured in Leeds, Liverpool, Worcester, Bristol, Bris lington, and throughout Staffordshire. In Devonshire and Somersetshire, both essenti ally cider counties, vessels of stoneware .—SOME FINE SPECIMENS OF CIDER-cUPS (Lambeth) and the productions of Bristol, : AE EINE “SF EGIMENS OF “GIDER-CUPS: The centre c ie of Lambeth blue and drab stone 1g is a fine exam s of Worcester origin, with Masonic emblems 2 der-cups Brislington, and Sunderland are in a majority. , yo. The mug on the ri In Herefordshire and Worcestershire one con stantly comes across really fine and artistic The Rockingham cider-mugs, made like “comic” heads in rough stoneware were once specimens, like the Worcester transfer or the loving-cups with two or three handles, are used to indicate that cider could be obtained Crown Derby mugs reproduced in Plate IT remarkably handsome. In Devonshire huge at any particular house. Two very fine ones are in possession of Mr. Struan Robertson of Batheastou, Bath, who has several cu Is cider-mugs in his collection. In Plate II. will be seen two exceptionally interesting cups, t of the same date, circa 1793, the one Liverpool 1s. A ship with patriotic and the other Le verses adorns the first, and upon the second is portrayed the execution of Louis XVIII. The four cider-cups iu the top portion of Plate I. are good examples, in their way, of the lustre ware which, from the middle of the eighteenth century, up to the first decades of the Victorian era, enjoyed a very large share of popularity throughout the Midlands, aud also in the West and South of England. The cider drinker seems at one time to have been a lover of practical jo horseplay, for many of the “mugs” ha inside them toads, frogs, and other repulsive reptiles calculated to alarin the unw Many old cider-mugs are covered with verses in praise of the apple and the health-giving qualities of its juice. The latter was genera reyarded as a specific for longevity. That this was by no means a popular delusion is shown by the statistics collected in cc as wide apart as Devonshire and Worce shire. The manufacture of worthless imit tions of these old-fashioned drinking already in full swing, but the counter nearly always heavier and clumsier tt genuine article. The finest Worcester, Leeds, and Liverpool cider- mugs are of quite phenomenal lightness. For decorative pu poses the better kinds of cup, like some of those now illustrated, are exceedingly effective. H.—VARIOUS EXAMPLES OF CIDER-CUPS. They look particularly well on the old oaken (1) The mug on the leit is Liverpool ware, and No. 4 Leeds, (2) The left-hand cup is of Worcester transfer dressers, even more extensively sought for than the tourth Crown De the mugs themselves. B xii,

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes. ANY visitors to the last Olympia exhibition will remember a good- looking chassis staged by Messrs. Legros and Knowles, a firm new to the motor industry, on a stand under one of the galleries. It attracted attention by its good workmanship and the evident care that had been bestowed upon the design. Little has been heard of the car in the interval; but that the time has not been wasted was quickly apparent last week when the firn introduced the new Iris car to a number of interested motorists. The Iris will be on view at Olympia, but a few particulars of this most promising British vehicle may be of interest at the present moment. Two models will be manu- factured, of 25—30-h.p. and 35—4o-h.p. respec- tively, and it is also intended in the near future to place a motor-omnibus upon the market. The larger car engine has a bore of 5-in. and a stroke of 5}-in., and develops 35-h.p. at 750 revolutions, The cylinders are cast in pairs, and the valves are all arranged on the left or Ignition is on the high-tension single-trembler coil system, the accumulators being kept charged by a small dynamo, which also supplies current for the lamps of the car. near side. The carburettor, radiator, and lubrication all possess points of novelty, and the careful attention to the important matter of accessi- bility which char acterised the original model is even more marked on the new engine. The Iris transmission is on conventional lines so far as the general design is concerned, but shows much originality in its details. The clutch is of the multiple-disc type, and the gea gives three forward speeds, with a direct drive on r-box the top speed. The change-speed lever works on the “gate ” principle, which is rapidly becom- ing universal on modern cars. The propeller shafts are fitted with universal joints of an entirely new type, and are said to be ever- lasting in wear, and to require no lubrication, The rear axle is constructed of solid drawn steel tubing, with a central case of aluminium. The wheels are mounted upon the extremities of the axle tube, so that the driving shafts are relieved from the weight of the car. By an ingenious arrangement, the differential and the bevel wheels can be removed bodily from the central casing in. a few minutes without dis- turbing any other poition of the axle. The car is one of the interesting to the motorist that has been produced for some time, and, if it fulfils in actual use the promise of its appearance, shonld rapidly gain for itself a prominent place among high-class British automobiles. most The judges’ report upon the 4,o00-mile trial of the Hallé Spring Wheel is more favourable than the record of the daily runs would have led one to expect. They state that the parts which are subject to rubbing contact were found to be in very good order and not appreciably worn, while the volute and spiral springs were in perfect condition. They point out, however, that some modification in the design or the material of the spokes, or both, is will be remembered from the details of the daily performance, given in this column a fortnight ago, that the spokes of all four wheels displayed persistent signs of weak- ness, and in ‘somé cases required renewal during the trial. This no doubt may be in part necessary. It 3 . on a TT aan ne A ~ A MAUDSLAY 16—20-H.P. “ALL-ROUND” CAK Fitted with De Nevers grooved tyres xiv. explained by the fact that the car met with some severe and abnormal shocks during the 4,000 miles’ running, a matter*which is specifi- cally stated in the report. There are very few men in the British motor industry who can claim to have the know- ledge and experience of Mr. H. Austin, who for many years was at the head of the great Wolseley firm. It is, therefore, interesting to hear that Mr. Austin is about to commence business on his own account, and has pur- chased a factory near Birmingham, which is being equipped with an up-to-date machinery plant. The Austin cars will at first be made in two sizes, a 15—20-h.p. and a 25—30-h.p., and it is hoped that the first specirnen will be running on the road before the end of the aaa The Maudslay Company, whose “ All- round” car is illustrated below, have an excellent reputation for solid construction and sound design. This particular type of vehicle, of which the firm has made a speciality, has been very successful during the past season. Up to the present it has been fitted with a 14-h.p. two-cylinder engine, but in future a three-cylinder engine of 16—20-h.p. will be employed. The body has also been lengthened, and a canopy and glass wind-screen added. The car is eminently suitable for station work in the country, and also for carrying guns or It is built very strongly, and will carry ten passengers comfortably bad roads, in addition to a considerable load of 1 ge. The exhibiting at Olympia, where it will introduce a new pattern 30—4o-h. chassis with a four-cylinder engine. loaders. over company is

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905. The only car which will bear comparison with a handsome carriage and _ pair. Manufactured throughout by the 2 os Olympia, New Engine Company, Nov. 17th to 24th. Acton Hill Works, London, W. Stand 91. wn HOD eo OLYMPIA, STAND No. 42. <5 =. a5 oe Cee ae 45 H.P. 70 H.P. Sole CGoncessionnaires: Ducros Mercédeés, Ltd., 127/130, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C. Authorised Agents as under :— «TRUENESS LONDON? nites) Geaee ete London, Glasgow, pease J. A. LAWTON ®& CO., Ltd. J. E. HUTTON, Ltd. RENNIE & PROSSER. J. CROALL & SONS.

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Nov. 11th, 1995. THE K ING. AND HIS ashions of To-day & To-morrow. HERE was probably never a year when the demand for furs of all descriptions was as great as at present; and there most been such marvellous imitations of s skins as are to be seen this season. decidedly have and other pricel Messrs. Debenham and Freebody have the finest selection possible, and nev sables I warned you in the summer season that prices would rise enormously, and advised you to take advantage of their summer offers. I was much taken with a very fine motor-coat in pony ha eT ae: 2 2 eee Real fur, with a beautiful collar and 4 The lining musquash deep cuffs. ; was of grey and white ' squirrel, and with a i charming fur toque to | match this made an 4 ideal inotor outfit. Natnrally, since motor- ; ing has become so : general, fur garments for winter are absolute k necessities, and hence q the increase in the I demand _ is’ easily accounted — for. of ff course, those who do | not indulge in motoring q must follow in fashion’s i footsteps as closely as | possible, as can be seen i in the ubiquitous motor 1 veils adapted to any hat. 4 Another necessity \ this season is the velvet ’ gown, which gains in } favour daily. This will be a general favourite for skating, and as the weather prophet pre- dicts we are likely to i have plenty of this delightful pastime, we shall see velvet gowns 8 in every imaginable colour, with — sable, ermine, chinchilla, fox, | sealskin, etc., both in ‘4 garnitures and trim- \ mings. Toques in cor- i responding velvet d shades, or entire fur toques, will be mostly " worn, although picture 3] hats will be largely & seen also. It behoves | great attention being fs paid to boots, and e nothing looks better '. than well-shaped laced boots; these will be | made higher than usual q for skating. | 5 Golf blouses and a Oa rd ‘ “ : B'S. Siroe $ little morning coats in | es oF Ma, Soe knitted wool are very I Gop ee as much in evidence just ae aed ippeentieeimepinnas 2 now, especially the former, as they prove A HOME DRESS IN WINE-COLOURED most satisfactory under the tight-fitting which is otherwise ruination to a dressy blouse. They are very snug and warm, and are made in such pretty shapes that they form quite an ideal morning house-bodice. Every day seems to bring a new idea to light in the matter of corsets, and as I am always interested in this article de luxe, as it can well be called in its present form, I have been taking a survey this week of these in particular. -It is really ainusing to do the round of the corseti¢res, and by the time you have finished you ‘are quite bewildered. Are the straight-fronted corsets going out, really? And are the wasp waists going to be more wasplike and more impossible I did think the straight fronts had come to stay with us; but’now, really, it seems doubtful again. coat, than ever? Certainly those who have xvi VELVET AND RAISED EMBROIDERY. (From a photograph by the Dover Street Studios.) once worn a genuine and comfortable straight front cau never go back to the old style. Iwas passing along one of the leading thoronghfares to-day, and stayed to see what was causing a crowd to assemble at one corner shop window. It was a ladies’ shop; but the curious part was that there was not a woman amongst the lot—all were men, and the attraction was a corseted bust that bends backwards and forwards in a most fascinating manner. I could not get near enough to discover how it worked, and what “i SDA ORE EE *| became of the bus # when it did its gymnas- > ae ae tics, but I intend to q another time. I must im confess that it some- ft what puzzled me _ to- i day, and every time the | figure bent forward I inspect it more closely found myself involun- tarily holding my breath, out of sympathy with the apparently painful impression made the on moving automaton, Some delightfully graceful models I saw in tea-gowns and home One was of pale turquoise velours miroir in Empire form, dresses, sae aes and with scme most beautiful old Flemish point lace. Another pretty nodel is the one here photographed, in the new wine-coloured ae b velvet. The sleeves and upper part of the robe, a which is cut en Prin- } cesse, are of dull raised vf gold embroider the hi lace, forming a square 4 back and front, and Mt then falling in stole a ends, lends a quaint M charm to this tasteful , creation. Embroidered trim- mings in floral designs are greatly in demand, ij and are used for velvet. | home, and evening t gowns for elderly v i, ‘Fy “ig > he 4 women, and, in fact, fashion is behaving very | kindly just now, in FA giving us such immense 1] variety, both in | materials and __ trim- | mings, which can be | adapted for the matron 4 as wellas for the young | married woman and the t\ débutante. Now that i! the cold weather is me ee Ma setting in, the pretty American nightdress will be discarded until the spring, and the less elegant but more prac- tical pyjamas for women will come to the fore again. They were much worn last year in pale colours, but they will also follow the trend for brighter ‘tones. These are becoming very general nightwear for children in the winter, made chiefly in viyella, and prevent chills to a very great'extent. The corselet skirt, which made its appearance some months back, has taken some time to grow in favour, but seems to have caught on now, and is likely to remain with us, as it only looks well when perfectly cut, and therefore will not be copied by everybody. A becoming form of this skirt, worn with either a silk or velvet blouse in a lighter tone, is to have bretelles of velvet or cloth carried straight over each shoulder and ending ina point at the back. Everything still tends to give length and line in the way of trimmings. R. D.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905. THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER. Prepared only by the . . . Prevents the Hair from falling off. Restores Gray or White Hair to its ORIGINAL COLOUR. Being delicately perfumed, it leaves no unpleasant odour. | IS NOT a dye, and therefore does not stain the skin, or even white linen. Should be in every house where a HAIR RENEWER is needed. Ask your Chemist or Hair-Dresser for THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER. Price 3s. 6d. per large Bottle. ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG GCO., Ltd., 33, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. | “COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY. NEW PRACTICAL FRUIT BOOK. THE FRUIT GARDEN GEORGE BUNYARD, V.M.H., AND OWEN THOMAS, V.M.H. Price a1/- net. 507 pages. 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Nov. 11th, 1905. THLE KING. AND HIS Automatic Prevention of Accidents. HE regrettable accident on August 1, 1yo4, to Mrs. Arthur Paget is still fresh in the minds of the majority of our readers, and it is satisfactory to hear that Society, which has been robbed of one of its prominent members for fifteen months, will shortly welcome her back after her tedious illne: It will be remembered that her leg was broken by an accident inci- dentally connected with a passenger lift in her private house. The door of the lift enclosure was oper, and the staircase not being very brilliantly lighted at the time, she did not see that the cage was not at the floor level, and, stepping in,had a bad fall to the bottom of the well-hole. It will be remarked that we say an “ accident incidentally connected with a lift,” not an “alarming lift accident,” which was the head- line of many of our contemporaries when reporting the incident. In modern life lifts are absolutely essential to comfort and business purposes in the majority of private and public buildings. The unfortunate accident to Mrs. Paget has played upon the uninitiated minds of any people, and it is an occasional occur- rence to hear the remark, ‘* Dangerous things, lifts—I never go in one if I can help it.” The publicity given to the accident above mentioned tends to make the subject one of general interest, and it is for this reason that we have thought fit to devote some attention to the subject. In the first place, from observations and consultations with some of the leading lilt- makers, we may state that go per cent. of the so-called lift accideuts are caused by doors being left open by attendants or by passengers themselves; in fact, they are nothing what- ever to do with the mechanism of the lift, but may be described as carelessness. Carelessness is human. Now, why trust to human power at all? Everything can be done A PASSENGER LIFT. mecbanically, and no accident be possible. ‘This we can vouch for, having recently had the opportunity of seeing a lift which is controlled entirely by electricity. Neither carelessness, forgetfulness, nor mischievousness may here be taken into consideration, as no attendant is necessary; there is no closing of gates, no pulling of ropes, no switching on or off with a handle; passengers simply push a button, and everything is done for them. We are told the mechanism and electrical combination is quite simple, but we have not gone into the technical side of it. We were asked to suggest any possible means whereby an accident could happen, and we must admit we failed to do so, as every suggestion we made was promptly quashed by an actual demonstration, fully convincing us of the impossibility of our suggestions. We are not unique in this, as we understand that the same conviction was arrived at by the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Royal Society, where a quarter-full-sized working model was thoroughly tested by both professors and students. It is indeed a wonderfully ingenious invention, and it is satis- factory to find it the result of Englirh brains. We owe, doubtless, the origin of electric lifts to our cousins across the Atlantic, but the day when all lifis were sent over to England is lelt behind long ago; they will be some time before they get anything as good as this. What a number of accidents might have been averted had it been in use a year or two back! Briefly described without resorting to technicalities, the functions performed by this system are as follows: The passenger steps to the lift door, which is invisibly bat securely locked, unless the lift cage is exactly level with the particular floor at which he is. He seesa “push-button” fixed in a convenient position by the side of the lift door. He pushes the button, and the lift comes to him, stopping dead at the floor level and releasing the locked door. He opens the door and steps in; the door is self-closing, and closes after him, but without slamming or noise. In the car isa box with several pushes, one push for each floor, according to the number of floors the lift serves. Each push is clearly marked first, second, third, fourth, filth, or sixth floor, as the case may be. He wishes, say, to go to the fourth floor; he pushes the fourth floor button, and the litt starts travelling, and stops automatically at the fourth floor level. It must be noted, however, that coucurrently with the lift starting to travel, the door on the floor he left was auto- matically locked, and only when every door in the well-hole is locked will the lift travel, thus rendering absolute security against feople walk- ing down the well-hole, To resume, the passenger lands at the desired floor, the door is auto- matically unlocked, he steps out, the door closes automatically behind him, and the lift is ready for the next passenger—up or down, it is just the same. The system is known as the “ Richmond- Carey” Patent; and although the patent is only a comparatively recent one, it is inter- esting to note that Messrs. Joseph Richmond and Co., Limited, the well-known lift specialists, have lost no time in getting the merits of this sound invention recognised. Among those who have early taken advantage of having lifts on this principle installed are such well- known names as: The London Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital, Convalescent Home (Bexhill), Faraday House, The Electrical Standardising Institute, Harrod’s Stores, Lord Savile, Messrs. Schweppes, Messrs. Broad- woods, The Hospital for Sick Children, Louis Sinclair, Esq., M.P., Ernest Wahliss, Esq., William Woodward, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., and many others too numerous to mention. An installation of a small lift is not an impossibility for a town or country house, however small; the outlay is not a big one; xviii. the cost of electric current for a lilt to take three or four people is about £4 per annuin in London, and there is no attendant to pay. Further, we find that any existing electric lit can be converted to this principle. We have not gone into the technicalities of the subject, INSIDE THE CAGF. but we believe information would be willingly supplied by the patentees. Now with goods lifts and dinner lifts, when there are more than two floors, an excellent quadrant arrangement, instead of the push buttons, is substituted. By moving a handle onthe quadrant the lift can be sent to any desired floor. The advantage of this is obvious: it is not necessary to travel in the cige; one man can load on one floor, and another man can unload on another floor. The doors must be shut before the lilt will travel. We were shown another Richmond life- saving device on these lifts, known as the safety gear, which is fitted to all passenger lifts. Lifts are suspended by steel-wire ropes, which were calculated to stand, on the particular lift we are referring to, a load of 17 tons, and this lift could never be loaded to more than one ton. But supposing the ropes broke or only stretched, it is then the safety gear comes into play. At a test made only this week by the Electrical Standardising Institute, the ropes were cut as nearly instan- taneously as possible. The cage was fully loaded with weights at the time, and the safety gear came into action, and stopped the cave falling within 9-in. of its release, by suspending it in the guides. We come to this conclusion: If you choose your lift properly there is no danger at all, but there is a tendency nowadays in choosing a lift, as with everything else, to see how cheap it can be got. We need hardly point out the danger to life and limb which too often follows the economy of a few pounds gained by employing an indifferent contractor who has no reputation to sustain. Lift construction is quite a speciality, and forty years’ experience of it is none too much, so Mr. J. Richmond, M.1I.E.E., informs us, and he has made practically a life study of it; something new turns up day by day, and the subject is inexhaustive.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 11th, 1905. FOR DINING & DRAWING ROOMS Your little ills will find relief in GanTER’S LITTLE LIVER PILLS For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Very small, and easy to Purely take as sugar. Vegetable. Genuine must have signature A MAN WHO RIDES STRAIGHT to Hounds should pay just as much attention to his get-up as to his mount. Ina fast 50 minutes, comfort in the saddle is almost as essential as a good performer. Coats and Breeches which drag and draw at ll points are worse than a pulling horse. We can give you a turn-out which will lack nothing in smartness, and will, at the same time, give that ease to the body which a long lay in the saddle demands. Illustrated Catalogue, Post Free, over-indulgence in paper Cigarettes is in- jurious. Medical men emphatically state that it is responsible for much ill-health. A hygienic substitute is the FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGAR ETTE (All Tobacco Leaf—No Paper). It is far more satisfying, is deliciously mild, mellow to the palate, pure, and dispenses with the evil effects of paper. Doctors recommend and smoke them. They are truly a delightful Whiff. You should try them. Awarded 10 Gold Medals. Sold everywhere, fa. each, 8/- per 70Q; and by Bewray, 4°, Strand. Established 125 years. Golf Features . INTHE. . NOVEMBER FRY’ MAGAZINE, A Golf Stick in the Making. Fully Illustrated. Dick’s Drive: A Charming Story. From Headquarters: Notes and Comments. IN THE SAME JSSUB. Essentials for the Wrestler and Boxer. By Professor Cott. Motors for Men of Modest Means. By R. J. Mecrepy. “The Human Boy.” By C. B. Fry. Points in Rugby Play. By H. ALExanbeEr. SPORTING TA 4) CONDUNE SE — Price SIXPENCE Net, AT ALL BOOKSTALLS, NOW READY:

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Nov. 11th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — VI. — Quit: A Game oF SkiLtt.—Those who look aipon Quit as a mere game of hazard are sadly in error, as a little study and practice would easily show them. Of course, there is no game that depends entirely on skill. Even at cricket there inevitably comes, “ soon or late,” a ball that the batsman cannot play to. At Whist and at Bridge not only are there honours, but there is a good deal of luck in the chance which distributes the aces and kings in the deal. Yet that is not saying that all is chance. So at Quit. It is, of course, lucky to be dealt a long sequence. It is lucky to be the elder player, and to hold the three Quit cards and the two original natural highs ; but there is real skill involved not only in the leads and in the accurate sorting of the highs from time to time, but in the observation of the opponent’s policy, the choice of occasion in playing Quits, and the discretion in dis- carding count cards. THe OricinaL Lreap.—As a general rule, the lead from the longest suit is preferable, but we do not advocate the cult of the fourth highest. As an example we are told by the publishers that “if X holds C4, C5, C7, and Cio, he would probably lead Cy and play C5 on top of it. Some opponent must play C6; he will then play C7, opponents play C8 and Cg, he plays Cro.” Very well. X has rid his hand of four cards, but this method of play must not be taken as an infallible guide. For instance, another player (Z) might be likely to break the sequence by playing C6 Quit, and immediately launch out into a fresh suit in which X is weak. We cannot, therefore, say authoritatively if the line of play indicated for X is correct or not without knowing what other cards he held. Another important matter to consider is the whereabouts of the three Quits. Carps oF tTRY.—The cards of entry are, of course, the real and natural highs, and it is quite conceivable that if X held the Bir or Dir with two other cards in either of those . suits that B or D might have been a better lead, for on coming in with his 11 high, he could have followed on, if not previously quitted, by his C suit as above referred to. Some players. in their hurrying terror to get rid of every card as quickly as possible, play high card after high c, without a thought of their re-entry value. This is deplorable. Only at an end game should the elevens be played out of sequence. Just as at Bridge the whole duty of aces is to conquer kings and queens, so at Quit the whole duty of elevens is to follow the tens and gain the lead. More particularly is it unwise to play out the Arr, for its prede- cessor, Ato, being a valuable honour or count eard, it should not have its value enhanced by being made a natural high as well. Count Carps.—In most cases: we think it well to play as early as possible in the hand the A5 and Ato, thus scoring them for your- self and avoiding the risk of having their values transferred to an opponent. Of course, if you have a Quit or two, or two or three cards of entry, it may on rare occasions be safe to get rid of a long suit first, but one cannot play with comfort with a count card in hand instead of on the pile in front. As cards and honours score alike, it is not probable that you can get rid of so many as five cards by keeping back these valued A’s. Tue PLay oF THE Qvits.—Great care should be exercised in pl ng your Quit cards at the psychological moment, and the fewer Quits you hold the more careful you should be. You have not only to use them for your own defensive ends, but you have to play them aggressively by pl ng them at sucha moment as to inflict as hea damage as possible on a dangerous opponent. Blutling, or affecting eagerness to get on with a certain suit, in order to tempt another player to break it, is not in accordance with the etiquette of the card table. The countenance of the players should i eas at Bridge, and no con- between players, or remarks from ystanders during the progress of the game should be tolerated. Remember, however, that even if you learn to play your Quits with the due caution we have urged, you must play them before anyone runs out. : Lucky Tanne. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Tue Gaclic Society of London invariably have a strong programme for their Scottish concerts, and the huge audience at the Queen's Hall last Thursday thoroughly enjoyed the musical treat prepared for them by Mr. Ewen Cattanach and Mr. W. D. MacColl, the chair- ian and secretary of the concert committee respectively. Among the numerous well- known artists one may make special reference to Mr. W. C. Cockburn, Miss Mary Mac- kechnie, the Stornoway Gaelic Choir, and the Edinburgh Highland Reel Society. So large was the programme, that though the audience wanted an encore to each item, it was impossible to grant their requests, though they were loudly and insistently repeated. Mr. Butr of the Palace Theatre has dis- covered two particularly attractive girls, who will shortly appear at the Palace Theatre. They are known as the “ Australian Twins,” and are exactly the same appearance and height, in fact it is practically impossible to | tell one from the other. They have beautiful voices and an easy grace so rarely found on the stage. We shall shortly have the oppor- tunity of judging what these “ Wonders” from down under can do; but from all that is said about them they are particularly clever and something entirely new. z the recent distribution of prizes at the Guildhall School of Music, several very promising young artists contributed to the programme. Among them was Mr. Frederick Blamey, whose rich tenor voice was heard to great advantage in the large Guildhall. Mr. Blamey is a pupil of Mr, de Solla’s, and has made great progress since his debut some eighteen months ago. He was the winner of the Chairman's Prize at the Guild- hall School of Music this year. Tuoucu Christmas is not yet upon us, one often is puzzled to know what to select as a gift, it may be for a friend starting on a Journey, for a birthday, or perhaps for a youth or boy returning to college or school. Nothing better can be found as a present of this kind than one of Mordan’s “ Ever-pointed” pencils, which are gratelully received by men or women, young or old, alike. In the eighty odd years which have been elapsed since that distinguished craftsman Sampson Mordan (who was the favourite apprentice and assistant of John Bramah) invented the « Ever-pointed " pencil, there have been all sorts of attempted imitations; but nove have ousted Mordan’s from that pinnacle of excel- lence which has made the name famous throughout the civilised world. The catalogue with the latest desigus can be obtained from Messrs. S. Mordan and Co., Limited, 41, City Road, E.C.; and anyone in search of a (seful and ornamental present could uot do better than peruse it. Mr. Ropert Artuvr has taken Mr. Richard Flanagan’s beautiful production of “Romeo and Juliet,” which has recently concluded a run of fourteen weeks in Manchester, and intends producing it for a short season, com- mencing November 13, at the Kennington Theatre. A“ CURTAIN RAISER,” entitled “ Back to the Land,” written by Mr. Andrew Wicks, was produced at the Savoy Theatre last Monday, and takes its place in the bill. The play is of no special merit, but it aflords Mrs. Mouillot good opportunities of displaying her versatility in the dual réle of lodging-house slut and farmer's daughter, both of which parts were very pleasingly rendered. Miss Alice Belmore also acquitted herself to the satisfaction of the audience in the somewhat hackneyed part of a London landlady, and the oppressor of a struggling and evidently incompetent young poet (Mr. Loring Fernie) who inhabits the basement. A SALvaGE Sae is often a genuine oppor- tunity of picking up bargains, and such is certainly the case with that which has just begun at the establishment of Messrs. Oetz- mann and Co., 62—79, Hampstead Road, W. They are offering a large quantity of goods at reductions ranging from 30 per cent. xX. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8 o'clock. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. Fagin see Ir. TREE. Nancy Miss Constance CoLcier. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (MR. Watts) open ro to 10. MR. TREE. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WynpDilaAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Lvery Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde. Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. Georce Epwarpes. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinee: and Evenings MPERIAL. Mr LEWIS WALLEK. To-night and Every Evening at 8.45. ‘HE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro Mr. lewis WALLER. Miss Everyn MILtarp At 8.15, Mr. CHakces Bertram, Prestidigitateur Matinee Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2.30. Box Office ro to 10. ‘Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard YRIC, Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET. Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. !'avis Evenings, 8.15 Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S produciion of THE BLUE MOON. HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-Nicut and Every Evenina, at 8 45. MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SuTRO. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15 Box Office open 10 till 10. Telephone 6867 Gerrard YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, SiR CHARLES WYNDHAM Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. FRANK Curzon Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawfor!, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturze, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE, Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. This Evening at 9.0. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Eille Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Marion Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Ber.ram Steer. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3. Lessee: Mr. J. H. Leicn. At 8.50, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. By Edward A. Parry and Fredk. Mouillot Preceded at 8.15, by BACK TO THE LAND. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 SAVOY. MPIRE THEATRE, Leicester Square.— Every Evening at 8.15. An original divertissement, “THE BUGLE CALL.” “A RE E,"' by George Grossmith, Junr. Supported by Selected Varieties. Matinee Saturdays at 2.15.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Sir Henry Kimber, Bart., MP. The March of Events The Hunting Season Sport and Pastime . ‘ 7 The Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links : : ; Alice in Golfland— Hatta, The Yankee Messenger The Styles of Eminent. Players— No. XHI.—Mr. Ernley Blackwell Political Pen Pictures—/n and Out of. Parliamen: i The Parisians of Paris—At the Mathurins The Colston Celebrations at Bristol, November 13, 1905— Officials of the Dolphin and Anchor The Principal Societies . . THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905, PAGE. PAGH. 171 Under the Burgce c : ‘ . 186 * 172 American Flashlight Photography — 174 Mr. Joseph Byron and Some Examples of His Work 187 175 Flashlight Photographs—A New Development 188, 189 176 Rugby Football i : : : + 191 178 The Travelicr— Some Swiss Winter Resorts 192 Sunny Bourn mouth 193 181 The Servias t : 2 194 The Tokio Fire Brigade . z . Vii 182 Literary Notes 5 . k : : . viii. 183 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— - 184 Motoring Notes . 185 No. LX VII.— The Carved Spoons of Wales, 1779-1879 x. Fashions of To-day and To Here, There, and Everywhere morrow TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THE Kinc can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. Y P ulation 33,625).— PREMIER HEALTH TORQUA' ESORT, Unrivalled climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. C! ‘ing drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. Irreproachable water supply and perfect TORQUAY. sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other kin musical attractions. ‘Medicated baths of all ds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. 8. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, Facing | Kensington Palace, rom 10s. per day. BROADWALK HOTEL, De Vere Gardens, Kensington, From 98. per day. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site, Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence. Ideal EASTBOURNE THE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms, 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. ‘Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private ‘Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. BrrGANN, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.” Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. RAND HOTEL.— Winter Seasou.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTENAT, Manager. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. HE First-class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Orotava. All under the Management of C. H. Trenxet. Prospectus, ete., on application. PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built_and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. “i 4 paiGiLY'S LEADING HOTEL. justrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. P, » formerly of the Hotel Continental, Pari’ test SHIPPING. MOROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas.— For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, Ec. 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Unique as a Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anwmia, chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing. Entirely fade away. For illustrated English Brochure, apply to KiecHie Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. iii. Preserve your Teeth! FRAGRANT RUIN FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH that is rare and delightful, IT PREVENTS ALL TARTAR and COMPLETELY ARRESTS DECAY. Is THE CHoIcEst Liguip DENTIFRICE IN THE WorLp. FLORILINE TOOTH- POWDER. For use with or without Froriting. 1/- per large Jar. It imparts a PRICE Per bottle 2/6 in case. evervwHerr. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO., Ltd., Proprietors. 33, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON. E CONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANI’S HIGH-OLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANT'S Cigarettes receive the Highest Awards IN A HURRY! 7 at all International Bxhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyors throughout the WORLD. BTEOFAN!I & CO., LONDON. Done in no time !|JUST A AR AND A RUB! OWREN'S | BOOT POLISHES are “it” for anything leather, All the principal. reg use them— because they ha opt WREN & CO., NORTHAMPTON, “IT IS ABLE To SUPPORT LIFE.” contains more nourishment than 10 cups of any ordinary cocoa, and ts absolutely free from chemicals, Nourishes, Warmgs, Strengthens.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND His THE “TIMES” says: December 2; “ For variety of interest and excellence of December 2, illustration THE KING has no superior 1905. in the pictorial press.” 1905. CHRISTMAS DOUBLE NUMBER Bright Stories. Clever Articles. Unique Illustrations. THE BEST THE BEST PICTORIAL PAPER FOR RECORD OF SOCIETY, SPORTS THE SALON, AND AND PASTIMES. THE SERVICES. “THE TEE SHOT!” “\A winning wave, deserving note, In the tempestuous petticoat.’'—Herrick. A PORTRAIT OF KING EDWARD VIL. will appear on the cover, and with the number will be presented a coloured plate “THE TEE SHOT!” By H. NEDEHAM BROWNE. One of the most realistic golf studies yet achieved. THE FICTION SUPPLEMENT includes “‘LOVE DISTRAUGHT.” By J. BrounpeLie-Burton. ' ©THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.” By Cuarves Geic. “THE WHITE GATE.” By Major Awriur Griverris ROR: THE, SAKE OF THE: REGIMENT: By Carrdix “THAT MAN SCOTT.” By Exizanera Moon | &JETSAML” by Ianocy Critp. With Illustrations by W. Epwarp WicFuLt, Joun E, SuTcLiFFE, J. Jetiicoz, and Carton Moorg-Park, HUMOROUS DRAWINGS in Colours and Black and White By JOHN HASSALL, R.I. STARR WOOD, E.S. HODGSON, SAVILE LUMLEY, HOWARD SOMERVILLE, B. E, MINNS. LOUIS WEIRTER, R.B.A. W. E. WEBSTER, and A. S. BOYD. ‘ PRICE - ONE SHILLING. iv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING Nov. 18th, 1905 ~ KELWAY’S LOVELY PAONIES THE FLOWER THAT CAPTIVATES THE WORLD. The Peony is undoubtedly the gayest and most brilliant of all cultivated flowers. We have not to wait until it blooms before we see loveliness, the stems and leaves of Pzeonies as they appear in Spring are delightful ; their glory in the months of May and June is beyond compare; when the blossoms are fading this noble perennial takes on a coat of many colours, resplendent in tints of orange, purple, rich burnt sienna, etc. Now is the time to plant. COLLECTION “ A," 18/- per dozen (100 for £6 6s.), old | COLLECTION ‘ B,” 24/- per dozen (50 for £4 4s.), fine named kinds of the commoner colours. old named kinds, with a wider range of colour. COLLECTION “C,"' 30/- per dozen (50 for £5 5s.), more | COLLECTION “ D," 42/- per dozen (50 for £7 7s.), more recent kinds and the best of the older varieties, and fragrant sorts. recent kinds in the most delicate tints and most fragrant sorts. COLLECTION ‘'E," 60/- per dozen, very recent novelties of finest form and most enchanting colours and fragrance. We include Ponies in the Langport Plan of ARTISTIC HERBACEOUS BORDERS. The introduction of this remarkable plan has completely changed old ideas of gardening. Hitherto, to maintain a constant array of flowers has meant great trouble and expense. It is now possible, for a moderate initial outlay, to make a garden a perfect picture for many months with comparatively no trouble. You give dimensions, etc., and we make a selection of flowers to plant which will ensure continua) succession of beauty and colour throughout the greater part of the year. They are all carefully chosen from the great stock of hardy and herbaceous plants cultivated by us. A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF PLANTS. The plan includes some of our most lovely varieties of Paeonies, Delphiniums, Gaillardias, Pyrethrums, Phloxes, Chrysanthemums, Gladioli, etc., which are planted in groups of colours that will please the most critical eye. To beautifully stock a border roft. wide by 1soft. long only costs thirteen guineas—a full explanation is given on page 18 of Kelway’s Manual of Horticulture. This Manual is one of the most complete gardening books published. KELWAY & SON, THE RoyAL HorticuLTurists, LANGPORT, SOMERSET.

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Nov. 18th, 1908. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. “Shere canbe no Two opinions ,- CRAVEN MIXTURE | MAINTAINS ITS FORTY YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR SUPERIOR . QUALITY, PERFECT AROMA, AND UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. Ask for MILD AND EXTRA MLD. J. M. BARRIE says— “What I call the‘ Arcadia’ in ‘My Lady Nicotine’ is theCraven Mixture, and no other.” ive a trial to the ‘‘ Craven '’ Cigarette. ARETTE OF DISTINCTION." Do not fail to “THE Cl THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS, Ltd. Fourth International Motor Exhibition, OLYMPIA, Nov. 17th to 25th, 1905. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition under the Patronage of H.M. THE KING and H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Officially recognised by the Automobile Club. Building well-lighted, warmed and ventilated. Chairs in the Gallery. Lieut. Chas. Godifrcey’s Band, conducted by Lieut. Chas. Godfrey, M.V.O. Catering by J. Lyons & Co., Ltd. Luncheons, Dinners and Teas at popular priccs. Automobile Club and Ladies’ Automobile Club Day, Thursday, Nov. 23rd. Admission 2/6 before 5 p.m. Other days, admic Ir 1/~ Trial runs in cars during Exhibition. VOGELER’S .“ COMPOUND PURIFIES THE BLOOD AND cuRES INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, LIVER ILLS, SKIN DISEASES, “I must honestly say your Vogeler's Curative Com- pound has done me alot of good. My face and neck are quite clear of the Eezema, and I feel so much better in every respect since taking the medicin have indigestion and wind very bad after am now quite free from both these ailments. T used to g, but I (Signed) Miss S. Morris, June 2nd, 1904. Ash Cottage, Court Road, Malvern. Price 1/14 and 2/6; of all Chemists. LARGE FREE SAMPLE sent on receipt of penny stamp for postage (menuoning this paper) by the Sole Proprietors, ST. JACOBS OIL, Ltd., 45, Farringdon Road, London. vi. A New Invention. T is now some six years since the Pianola was placed before the public, but its history goes back for more than eight years previously, during which time it was subjected to constant experimenting ; and trom the idea of a purely mechanical device for striking the keys of a piino there was gradually evolved the artistic musical instrument now known to everyone. The soundness of the policy which actuated the manu- facturers not to offer the Pianola for sale until it had reached such a standard of excellence as would gain for it the support of the most critical professional musicians, has been fully vindicated by the instrument's success, not only with the general public, but with the greatest con- temporary musicians and pianists. The development of the Pianola idea suggests, asa logical sequence, the invention of a piano and piano-player combined, but the obstacles in the way of a successful combination of the two instruments were of sucha difficult nature, and required so much delicate and careful experi- menting, that we are only now avle to announce the successful evolution of the Pianola Piano, and in so doing we are free to state that the combined instrument is as artistic, interesting, and musical as the Piano and Pianola in their separate forms; while, embodying, as it does, a piano of the finest grade with the best artistic means whereby anyone can play it, the Pianola Piano is therefore the first piano in its complete form. It can be played by hand or by means of the music- roll at will, and is instantly and always available to either the musician or the novice. The Pianola action placed within the case of the Piano is of the very latest type, known as the Metrostyle Pianola, the only piano-player which, in addition to providing perfection in technique, indicates the interpretation of a composition and enables anyone to render it with all the tempo variations and expression effects of some well-known artiste. To the household the possession of a Pianola Piano 1s an inestimable boon, for not one but every member of the family can use it, and will wish to use it, and so par- ticipate in the delight of being able to produce music. You are invited to call and see and play the Pianola Piano. If unable to do so, please write for Catalogue Q. The Orchestrelle Company, 4EOLIAN HALL, 135-6-7, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (NOVEMBER 18th, 1905 ON THE LINKS: GOLF AT ASHDOWN FOREST. THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1905. Price 6p. SERS Cat id Pat Sa ot Se PF EES nS Ph AN is is Str HENRY KIMBER, Barr., M.P. Conservative Member for \Vandsworth. (From a copyrigh! photograph by Taiele, Chancery Lane.) (See page 18:2.) Digitized by G OO8 le

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Nov. 1sth, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors ested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised are req THE THE KING. KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. @& WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY Vol. XXI. Editorial THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. No. 459. Saturday, Nov. 18, 1905. Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—“ INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. AND HIS EDITORIAL. If it is desired that rejected photographs should be returned, a sufficiently stampedand directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at ail railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseiler or Newsagent; but should any difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainiy indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Hvents. PER as ac nce. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. HE KING AT WINDSOR.—The Court has side arrived at the Palace once more, and, as was Thames- the case this time last year, a Royal visit inakes the occasion notable. King George's health is not suffi- ciently robust to allow him to undertake much shooting, King Edward has not been long in through the shootings at Windsor are but rather widely going The very extensiv preserves. scattered, being divided into several sections. The King's favourite coverts are those around Cranbourne Towers and the Flemish Farm, though those to the south and east of Virginia Water so supply good sport. There are two parts of the Great Park also where shooting is possible, but in’ that Windsor, quently much frequented by the public, no sport is to be had, there any game in the Park. Next week the King will be back in town, but part which is near and which is conse- nor is Home his novements afterwards, until he returns to Sandringham for will keep him travelling a good deal. His visit to Dorsetshire will take a week, and the Duke and Duchess of Portland are also to receive the King at Welbeck for Christmas, about a few days. THe KinG anp AMERICA. The message which King Edward sent to the American nation by Prince Louis of Battenberg is one of those tactful, heartfelt expressions which are so marked a characteristic of the King’s public utterances. Speech may And though MARE, PER TERRAM. frank and democratic Admirals, the King had an admirable envoy. We have frequently had evidence in the past of the admirable quality of our seamen in the art of forming and cementing friendships, and the behaviour THE Prin honours this year is extremely interesting, have done good work, and with characteristic Naval thoroughness. =ss RoyaL.—The list of Birthday being headed by the bestowal upon the Duchess of Fife of the title of Princess Royal. Although the secret had been very well kept from the general public, it was not altogether unknown in Society circles that the distine- tion was to be conferred, and the Princess was the recipient of thousands of telegrams and letters of congratulation. Lord Windsor's earldom is also con- sidered to be well merited, and the fact that he has chosen the style of Earl of Plymouth will give great satisfaction in the West Country. But the most notable feature in the lis Ss the number of distinctions con- ferred upon Naval men. Mr. Alexander Forbes-Leith, who is made a Baron, is a son of Rear- Admiral J. J. Leith, and served for twelve years in the Navy himself; Commander H. P. Smith, who saw service at Vera Cruz in 1861 and at Shimono-seki in 1864, and who subsequently left the Navy to spector of Factories, is given a Knighthood; and Mr. Gordon Miller, the Accountant-General of the Navy, k.C.B. In addition several French and Dutch Naval officers are given honorary rank in the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and Rear-Admiral Charles Campbell and Commodore A. W. Paget are both given the K.C.M.G. in connection become In- becomes for their services with the settlement of the French be used by some men to cloak THE VISIT OF THE SECOND CRUISER SQUADRON TO THE UNITED STATES. claim in Newfoundland. The their thoughts, and diplomacy Prince Louis of Battenberg receiving the salute of the cadets at the Naval Academy, Navy plays a large part in the : “- Annapolis, November 2, 1905. Admiral Sands is second in the first row, Rear rane iG A aigce i 0 by 5 25 2 > ar 4 Ww s s +» anc t plays may sometimes be the art of Admiral Kobley Evans to the right of the Prince orld’s history, and it plays finding out what the other man that part so quietly and so unostentatiously that the world is sometimes in danger of forgetting it. But (From a stereograph copyright, 1905, by Underwood and Underwood, New York.) does not want to tell you; but with King Edward it is different. He uses of the officers and men of the Second words and his art of diplomacy for the Cruiser Squadron in American waters and it will give satisfaction to Naval men to furtherance of the amity of nations, And in on American soil has been such as to see that their good work is appreciated Prince Louis of Battenberg, one of our most once again make us proud of them. They in high quarters. 172

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. THE MARCH OF (EVENTS ‘a “a =o . 3 Tron 3 ; Sev. &é THE VISIT OF THE SECOND CRUISER SQUADRON TO AMERICA. Prince Louis of Battenberg and party arriving at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, November 2, 1905. (From a stereograph copyright, 1905, by Underwood and Unde: wood, New Yok.) MR. W. HAMILTON HAMSHAW SIR GEORGE COUZENS MR. A. J. SMITH The first Mayor of Wimbledon, which was recently The Mayor of Portsmouth, knighted for his s granted a charter as a full-fledged borough. rvice Lord Mayor of Bristol for the current year, and who in connection with the visit of the French Fleet. was present at the banquet o1 the Grateful Society. THE DUKE Who were received on their return from their honeymoon by a deputation of girls of the Principality, one of whom, Fraulein Beck, presented a bouquet to the AND DUCHESS OF SAXE-COBURG Duchess. This scene took place outside the Town Hall. (From copyright ¢ hotographs by Russell and Sons, Debenham, Lewis and Scn, and Uhleniuth,) 173

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AND HIS Noy. sth, 1905. THE KING. THE HUNTING SEASON. aN - : a Rive, pores == WITH THE HOUNDS IN THE MIDLANDS. d 1) Lord Rothschild's staghounds meet at Wingrave Cross Roads. The young’ lady in front is Miss Javal, and immediately behind her are Mr. Arden an ounds disturb cattle. (3) With the Atherstone Pack at Brownsover ; a large field waiting for a draw in Cotton Park. ( North Lodge, Blenheim Park. The field in Kingswood. (5) The Hon. Walter Rothschild and his groom, Mr. T. Holland, (2) Lord Rothschild’s st (4) The Heythrop Hounds mee From copyright photographs by the Topical l’ress Agency and others.) 174

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov, 18th, 1905. SPORT AND PASTIME. FOOTBALL, ATHLETICS, AND HOCKEY. (1) Football at Winchester, where, as at several other colleges, special rules govern football (2) Oxtord Freshman's sports. A. M Sevens at the high jump. (3) Hadley v. Columbines at hockey. Hadiey get the ball. (4) New Zealand v. Richmond The home team get away from a scrum. (5) New Zealand v. Richmond. The ** All Blacks " gained their eighteenth victory on Saturday last by 17 points to nil, bringing their total to 571 points lor and 15 points against, (From copyright photographs by Salmon, Winchester, and others 175

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE Olympia Exhibition, which opens to-day, promises to contain the finest and most representative col- lection of motor vehicles and motor- boats that has ever been brought together in the history of the automobile movement. The Paris show, thanks to the architectural beauty and the enormous capé city of the Grand Palais, must always surp: our efforts so far as mere size and effect are concerned. On the other hand, the industry in this country has grown to such dimensions during the past year or two, and the fight for the British market is growing so keen, that the exhibition in the ungainly building at Addison Road is now more representative of the leading makers throughout the world than the Paris Salon itself. No stronger proof of the keen- ness of the competition which is threatening the once unchallenged supremacy of our rivals across the Channel could be found than the efforts which the continental makers have made to have their new models ready for the opening of our great autumn show. They have been faced with the unpleasant alterna- tive of greatly diminishing the importance and interest of their own exhibition in December, of which they are justly proud, and at which a large proportion of the wholesale contracts with agents is concluded, or weakening their hold on what is generally admitted to be their most valuable market. The majority of the foreign makers appear to have placed business considerations before those of mere sentiment, and I believe that one will be able to see at Olympia nearly all the novelties and improve- ments for the coming year that have hitherto been scrupulously reserved for the Paris show. One of the objections to the modern motor exhibition is that the display of vehicles is so bewildering that even the expert in search of a car has some difficulty in making his choice. THE NEW MOTOR FOR THE A 24-h.p. four-cylinder car, made by Hewett and Sons, Holloway. totally ignorant of the subject and cannot per- suade a friend with at least a couple of years’ experience to accompany them .to Olympia, the following suggestions may perhaps be of assistance in helping to avoid a few of the THE KING OF PORTUGAL ON them from those who are merely experiment- ing at the expense of an incautious public. Next comes the question of the use to which the car is to be put, and the horse power and style of body which will be required for HIS NEW CAR. Like his near neighbour,’King Alfonso, King Carlos makes frequent motor tours. (From a copyright photograph by Chusseaw Flaviens.) more common mistakes. In the first place, the choice should be confined to those firms who have been making and selling automobiles for at least two or three years, as that fact is more or less a guarantee that their cars have been HUNTERCOMBE GOLF SERVICE. The car recently covered the 64 miles uphill {rom Henley to Huntercombe in less than 2<-min. The position of the inexperienced buyer who cannot secure disinterested and skilled advice, is simply lamentable, and he more frequently than not chooses a bad car or one quite unsuitable for his purpose. For those who are cured of their original crudities. This may sound somewhat hard on the younger makers, some of whom have succeeded in producing a first-rate vehicle, almost at the first attempt; but it needs an experienced eye to distinguish 176 the purpose in view. For mere pleasure motoring, that is to say, runs and tours when the weather is fairly fine, an open car, fitted with a Cape hood, and possibly a wind screen, is most suitable. Presuming that the beginoer is not possessed with the speed mania, there is little need to go beyond 15-h.p. unless the country is exceptionally hilly. The moder touring car of about the power named is a very fast mover, and even the smaller machines of ro-h.p. or 12-h.p. will easily maintain an average up to the legal limit under ordinary conditions. Indeed, a great deal of amuse- ment and a great amount of useful work can be obtained from the two-seated 6-h.p. cars which are turned out by two or three leading makers, though they are, as a rule, incurably noisy. If the motor is simply intended to replace one or more horsed carriages, and strict utility is the end in view in making the change, 4 covered body becomes an absolute necessity This means either greatly reduced speed or increased horse-power. Thelandaulette of frou 1o-h.p. to 15-h.p. is perfectly satisfactory ‘or town work; but if it is to be used regularly in the country the power should be somewhat increased, unless the district is unusually devoid of hills. For heavier bodies still, such as the limousine, which may be required to carry four or five passengers, and perhaps luggage in addition, nothing less than 24-h.p. is to be recommended. It should always be remembered that there is a vast difference between summer and winter work, and that heavy roads, head winds, and steel-studded tyres make great demands on the reserve of power which every car should possess, if it is to give entire satisfaction to its owner. Although I am noadvocate of unduly poweriu! cars, of which there are, unfortunately, far too many on the market, it is best, in the case of a

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NAVY AND ARMY. covered body, to err on the side of high power within reasonable limits, say up to 30-h.p., and if the choice lies between two models by the same maker to select the larger if expense is not an important consideration. In the majority of instances, after a few months’ experience, the beginner regrets that he did not choose a higher-powered vehicle, and often makes an exchange at a heavy sacrifice. This may be due to a craving for speed, pure and simple, but not infrequently it is owing to the fact that the car originally selected is really under-powered and over-bodied. So far as the mechanism is concerned there is little need for the novice to trouble himself, if he goes to an old-established firin, The comparative merits of the magneto and the accumulator systems THE KING. of ignition, of the chain and gear drive, and of the leather and the metal to metal clutch, are interesting subjects of dis- cussion for the hardened motorist, but the fact remains that each and allof them are perfectly satisfactory in actual use. Four cylinders are pleasanter than two,and six than four, but even the two-cylinder engine is by no means to be despised if the pocket cannot afford the more silent and smoother running types. There will Mk. STANLEY BRETT ON HIS 24—40-H.P. FIAT Fitted with a racing body. (From a copyright photograph by Bassano, Limited.) be plenty of trial cars outside Olympia at the service of intending purchasers, and there are many matters, such as the absence of noise and vibration, and the quality of the springs, which the most inexperienced can test for him- self. There need not be the slightest hesitation in asking for a trial spin, which every maker is only too anxious to give to a possible customer. 177 Nov. 18th, 1905, Before concluding a purhase it is advis- able to have a demonstration of the _hill- climbing powers of the car, with a full load and a body similar to that which it is proposed to order. For this purpose Netherall Gardens in the North of London is convenient and sufficiently severe in its gradient. The reliability of the modern higb-class car may be taken for granted, and during exhibition time it would be hardly reasonable to ask for a lengthy run. It is as well to have explicit agreement as to the date of delivery, a very as motor firms as a rule are incorrigibly lax in carrying out their promises in this respect. On another page will be found a description of some of the principal exhibits in the pleasure vehicle section, which absolves me from any necessity to deal with them here. RapiaTor.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. On the THE KING. AND HIS Inks. EDITED BY A. J. ROBERTSON. CASE ol great interest to all golf clubs that hold their courses on limited leases from the ground landlord has arisen in the West of Scotland. The circumstances show how very rapidly the influence of a golf course in any neighbour- hood appreciates the value of land, and how alert the landlords or their agents are to reap the benefit of what economists call “the unearned increment.” The Western Golf Club of Glasgow hold their course on lease from the Duke of Portland, and it will expire in a year or two. The representatives of the club entered into communication with the ageuts of the Duke with a view to obtain a renewal of the lease, and, according to a state- ment of the circumstances published in the Evening Times of Glasgow, “It was verbally agreed that the new rent was to be 50 per cent. more than the present one.” The com- mittee appear to have thought that, though the increase was higher than they had a right to expect would be imposed by the Duke's agents, it was not enough to hinder a renewal of the lease, and they sent a formal letter of acceptance. In the meantime the factor of the Duke of Portland sent a letter to the committee stating that “he would have to ask for an increase of rent to the extent of too per cent.” This communication, the report states, “all but paralysed the committee.” One can realise the distressed state of mind of the committee when one looks at the cir- cumstances connected with the opening of their course. In 1897, when the Western Golf Club took the land, it is described as having been a perfect wilderness of bent and sandy waste. The committee of the club spent about £2,000 in clearing away the bent, levelling hillocks, making tees, returfing portions of the ground, and draining it. In addition to this ASHDOWN FOREST LINKS. Mr. Burns approaching the rst green. expenditure, it cost the club £1,000 to build their club-house, and a sufficient time has not yet elapsed to allow the members to clear off what amounts to a capital indebtedness. By increasing the rent to the extent of 100 per cent. the Duke of Portland's representative is really imposing an unjust fine upon the golf club for having beautified and improved a useless piece of waste land which had not even an agricultural value. It might be said, of course, that the golf club entered into a bargain of a limited nature, knowing the risk that would possibly be run of having their rent increased to a small extent when the period for revision of the lease came round. Thisisan experience which many golf clubs in England have passed through, especially in the neighbourhood of London, where land, earning only agricultural rent for a long period, has been held and improved by a golf club, until the time inevitably comes when it is ripe for building purposes, and when the value of agricultural land is thereby raised from £5 an acre to £300 or £400 an acre. Then the golf club is found to have served its purpose in the landlord's eyes, and the lease for the golf course is no longer renewed, for the rent which would then be charged becomes absolutely prohibitive. The case of the Western Golf Club shows how careful golf club committees ought to be in entering into the provisions of a lease for land that may in the course of years become valuable as a building site. Provision ought certainly to be made for a small automatic increase of rent at each period when the revision of the lease becomes due; and this automatic increase of rent, if it is thought desirable that the landlord should take it, ought to have an important influence in inducing the ground landlord to make the original terms as easy for the golf club as possible. Buta better arrangement than any elaborate system of scale payments in a lease would be for a golf club, when it is satisfied that there isa piece of land thoroughly suited for the game, to take courage in both hands and arrange to buy the freehold of the property. Then the golfers would become their own ground landlords, and would not be subject to the disturbance and possible break- ing up of the meinbership by such an incident as that which has overtaken the Western Golf Club. Though the factor is doubtless within his right in getting the best terins he can for his proprietor, the committee of the THE AUTUMN MEETING AT ASHDOWN FOREST. 178 Mr, Campbell playing over the water hazard to the 2nd green.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. On the Links. Western Club ought to make a special per- sonal appeal to the Duke of Portland himself, who, at any rate, in his management of the Troon Links, has shown a very reasonable disposition towards the golfers there, and has not exacted from them the uttermost farthing of an unearned increment resulting from their beneficial expenditure in creating what really amounts to a great public improvement in the interest of the whole community. A very curious case connected with the golfer in playing his game has been decided in the law courts at Edinburgh. One day at Musselburgh Mr. William Andrew was struck on the head by the ball of another player and suffered concussion of the brain. Mr. Andrew claimed £50 damages from Mr. David Stevenson, on the ground that the ball had been driven in a reckless and careless manner. Sheriff Henderson, who tried the case and delivered judgment, is a member of THE CLUB-HOUSE AT ASHDOWN FOREST. THE NOVICE. (A Lay oF THE Links.) He's foozled the shot (A brassie and all!) Great Christopher Scot! He's foozled the shot, And swears at the ball. He could land on the green, But the bunker ahead Is the worst he has seen! He could land on the green— That's just what he said. His putting 's a crime (He holes out in ten); He putts all the time; His putting’s a crime, A crime against men. The caddies look scorn, The prospect is dire, His hopes are forlorn ; The caddies look scorn, Yet he doesn't retire. His score round the links He doesn't return. At “ Bogey” he winks. His score round the links GOLF AT ASHDOWN FOREST. We never shall learn. Mr. Scrutton driving from the rst tee W. Herpert Scort. the Royal and Ancient Club, and is an experienced player. He was, therefore, com- pletely familiar with the game, as well as with the rules and etiquette which govern its practice on a crowded golf course like that of Musselburgh. He said that this was the first case of the kind that had been tried in the law courts, and the effect of his judgment was to exonerate Mr. Stevenson from liability in the payment of dainages. He delicately hinted in the course of his summing-up, however, that Mr. Stevenson, in slicing his ball in the direction of Mr. Andrew, who was playing towards a different hole, and was not actually in the line of play, “at the utmost committed an error of judgment in playing when he did.” The incident, however, shows how very careful every golfer ought to be, whether on a crowded course like Musselburgh and St. Andrews or in the more select area of a private course, not to play any shot unless the players who are preceding him or are crossing the line of play towards another hole are completely out of danger from being struck. In this test case, one might almost say that it was the badly- played shot of Mr. Stevenson which saved him THE ASHDOWN FOREST LIN from being mnicted in the damages claimed. Mr. Paul playing out of the rough, 9

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Nov. 18th, 1905, On THE KING. the AND HIS Links. The Amateur Championship will take place next year at Hoylake on the days intervening between May 21 and May 25. On Saturday, May 19, the International Match between the English and Scottish Amateurs will be played. The Walton Heath Golf Club are carrying out a series of improvements with the view of extending their course. Mr. Herbert Fowler and Braid have lately been occupied in laying out within the circumference of the present eighteen-hole course another interesting nine holes. The extension will relieve any fear of con- gestion, and will certainly add to the variety ASHDOWN FOREST LINKS, Mr. Lloyd and his partner on the 2nd green. and interest of an already very picturesque green. County golf for ladies is in danger of being completely ruined for the majority by the inauguration of the rule by which the Ladies’ Golf Union arbitrarily decides upon the greens on which each county may play the home matches. The same authority also decides that the matches must be played from the men's tees. At Romford, in the Kent v. Essex match, the members of both teams were unanimous in declaring that, by following this rule, Romford course was completely ruined. At the majority of the holes, if the players Po as ee ee # SE ae 3 ei ch ney gaat ee at a Ste ns ee AUTUMN MEETING AT ASHDOWN FOREST. A gener.l view of the course on the way to the 2nd green. 1380 succeeded in carrying the first hazard, they were unable to negotiate the second, and were, therefore, obliged to play short. Consequently, the opponent who had failed to reach the first hazard, was able, by playing a long shot as a second, to regain lost ground, and so deprive the more skilful player of the advantage attained by her tee shot. The settlement of the tees should be left to the captain of the home team; such matters are for her decision. If county committees are not capable of managing their own affairs without the Ladies’ Golf Union, county golf should be abandoned. The position of the captains under this new rule is abnormal and ridiculous.

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NAVY AND ARMY. At Eastbourne, against the redoubtable Sussex team, Kent had its first loss of this season, the Sussex team winning by 4 to 3. The Eastbourne course is one that undoubtedly repays knowing, the greens being curiously situated at several holes, some entailing blind approaches, while at others the distances were difficult to gauge. The stranger has to rely on the advice of opponent and caddie, as the length of none of the holes is marked on the tees. The greens at Eastbourne were all of a temporary character, and consequently their condition left much to be desired. * oe ae Kent has a victory and a defeat to record. At Romford the former was achieved, but only by the narrow margin of 1 point. Essex is playing a stronger team this season. Mrs. Cuming, at the top, is a formidable opponent on any course, but on her own course (Romford) is rarely defeated. This feat, however, Mrs. Stanley Stubbs achieved, the match being carried to the last green. Two other matches, viz., those between Miss D. Evans and Mrs. Steinmetz, and Miss B. Heath and Miss Courage, went to the nineteenth green, where both the Kent players came to grief. Alice in Golfland. [With Apologies. } By MRs. R. BOYS. HATTA, THE YANKEE MESSENGER. Eh HE great art when legislating is to know what to omit,” said the Presi- dent, sententiously, with a sage shake of the Presidential head. Hatta, the Yankee Messenger, smiling cynic- ally at this cryptic remark, only responded drily with the national “TI guess so.” The President continued with mild com- placency, “It is possible our code may not be, as you say, quite suited to our more distant Colonies.” The Messenger’s eyes glistened curiously, The President had been unfor- tunate in describing the more distant parts of the kingdom as “ Colonies,” a word peculiarly offensive, Alice knew, to the Messenger’s susceptibilities. She hastened to pour balin on the wound. ~ You must be proud of the Cup,” she said, politely. The grim face of the Messenger relaxed. “Gave the Old Country a bit of a knock out,” he chuckled; “you thought that Cup would never cross the water. Your old women at Mecca,” he continued, triumphantly, “didn’t believe in us.” The President shuddered; but with gentle politeness murmured, * Your short game is remarkable. * Wa—ll,” Hatta responded, with a drawl and a lapse into the vernacular, “ we're reckoned showy in most things.” “And sharp,” Alice could not resist re- torting. The Messenger cyed her keenly, but Alice's face was wreathed in innocent smiles. Turn- ing his back on Alice, Hatta said brusqnely to the President, “ Now what abont those rules?” The President started at the abruptness of the question. “To what rules do you refer?” he responded. politely. THE KING. On the Links. «* Bogey’ rules,” snarled Hatta. “We do not recognise ‘Bogey’ at Mecca.” rejoined the President, quite unruffled by the Messenger’s rudeness. “Gawd !" ejaculated Hatta. The President looked shocked, and glanced nervously at Alice. “Pardon, M‘arm,” said Hatta, stiffly. “ The slown of this country passeth our under- standing. Now, in Amurica, we alter our law to fit a new competition. We don't give up a competition because the laws don't fit the conditions. We make ’em fit. See!” “Yes,” Alice answered, hesitatingly. “I suppose you mean that if you wanted to play the game from green to tee, instead of from tee to green, you'd alter the rules to suit those conditions.” “Eg—sact—ly,” drawled the Messenger. “We don't give a chuck for the inviolableness of your blamed rules.” Alice’s face rippled with amusement, and her enjoyment was further enhanced by a glance at the ruelul face of the astonished President. “Do you go in for variety in your com- petitions?" she asked. “Why, yes.” Hatta responded, eagerly. “Just before I came to 'Urope we got upa Leap Year mixed foursome competition, and drew ont a special code of rules. I have thein right here,” he continued, drawing out # paper cutting from an inside pocket. “They're mighty good rules, too. No. 1” reading from the paper in his hand—*is as follows: ‘Wotnen must invite the men to play. No man will be allowed to play with his wife unless she asks him of her own free will. Any instances of cohersion reported to the committee shall be dealt with stringently.” Alice chuckled delightedly. “Did the committee have any cascs to deal with 2? she asked. “No, Mari; there was only one marricd couple played together, and they'd just paired. Real love birds. No. 2," he continued: ‘No woman must propose to her partner daring the game.’ ” A little colour tinged the Messenger’s sallow face, and Alice was on the point of asking him if this rule had been intringed; but, doubtless realising her intention, the Mes- sengec hurricd on to No. 3: ** Men must not giggle on the greens, or talk when partners are driving.” “That was intended asa veiled gibe at the ladies," he kindly explained to the President. The President, whose face was a study in variety of expressions, received this informa- tion with a courteous bow, but committed himself to no reply. Alice longed to say that she failed to sce the obscurity of the gibe. “The next rule,’ Hatta continued, ‘had to be modified—No. 4: ‘Men must wear skirts and women bloomers.” “How did you change it?” gravely. “Wall, the women thought the wearing skirts was a purrfectly loavely idea, but they refused to play in bloomers.” “And did the men wear skirts?” asked in astonishment. “Why, yes, they just had to.” Alice giggled helplessly. “Shades of the departed,” murmured the President, “what will the Mecca Dukes say when I tell them of this?” Unconscious of the complex feelings of his andience, the Messenger continued: “ The Alice asked, men Alice 181 Nov. 18th, 1905. women allowed the men would be a bit handi- capped with skirts, so they reckoned skirts as equivalent to three strokes, and altered the men's handicaps according.” “Were any of your rules infringed?” Alice asked with latent curiosity. Hatta seemed decidedly embarrassed by the question, and hesitated a moment before replying. Alice, scenting fresh amusement, repeated the question. “Wall, yes,” he answered, reluctantly. “There was an out and out cuss among the competitors, and when he got through playing he complained to the committee that his partner had broken a rule and proposed to him during the round.” Alice fairly gasped with astonished delight. “You see,” Hatta continued. “he had been what we call in the States ‘raised a pet,’ and a crittur of that class is real mean. The committee recommended him to quit fooling, but he stuck it out, and was set ou having a committee meeting to disqualify his partner. You see, their card was the best in, and the mean skunk wanted to keep her from taking the prize.” “And did you ejaculated. “Yes, at last he got his way,” Hatta replied, grimly, “but you can figure on one thing—the decision of that meeting knocked the stuffing out of him.” “ But the rule had been broken, so, of course, you could only disqualify the lady,” interrupted the President, who was now thoroughly inter- ested and animated. “T thought I told you,” responded Hatta, defiantly, “that we don't give a chuck for rules which interfere with our principles.” The President subsided and mopped his brow; the subtle distinction between rules and principles was too bewildering for him to attempt to disentangle. “What was the committee's Alice asked, impatiently. “We awarded the lady the prize,” answered the Messenger, serencly, “and we passed a resolution by twenty to one stating that the committee considered his conduct unworthy of a golfer and a gentleman, but that, in order to avoid publicity, they would give him the option of withdrawing from the club.” “Wh—at!" almost screamed the President. “Doubtless at Mecca you would have dis- qualified the lady,” retorted Hatta, contemptu- ously. “But but “stammered the President. The Messenger interrupted with a peremp- torily raised hand.“ Su--rr,” he said, sternly, “yon've sized us up one way, and IT guess you're all wrong. We have certain principles which we put before rules, and where ladies are concerned we don’t give a chuck for the inviolableness of golf or other rules.” hold a meeting?" Alice decision?” FIXTURES. November 18.—Lytham and St. Anne's, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—Wallasey, St. Andrews Meeting. November 18.—West Derby, St. Andrews M November 24.—Hoylake, Ladies’ St. Andrews Me November 29—West Lancashire, Ladies’ St. Meeting. November 30.—Royal Isle of Wight, St. Andrew's Day Meeting. December 2 —Rye, Monthly Medal (* Bugey "). December oving Hee, Gold lal. December ing. Andrews: tition. Hythe, Christmas Meeting. Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. Wight, Christmas Meet inter Meeting. Royal Eastbourne, Winter Meeting. December

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The Styles of Eminent Players. ERNLEY BLACKWELL. FINISH OF THE DRIVE. by his brilliant brother, Mr. Blackwell is no bad second. Indeed, I sometimes doubt whether he is second at all, for where he loses a little in the long game, he makes it up in the accuracy of play round the hole. There is no more careful student of the game than Mr. Blackwell, and as an authority on the rules of the game his opinion is invaluable. These rules of golf are, indeed, a heartbreaking subject, and if the golfing fraternity only knew the trouble the Rules of Golf Committee take over questions that ought never to be sent in, they would be a little more kind in their criticisms of its answers. It isa thousand pities that the rules of golf were ever amplified to the extent that they are at present. It can only breed confusion,and I am sure it would be better, apart from the definitions, to go back to the old few rules, which sufficed for hundreds of years, and let trees, ditches, and lakes out of bounds, and other such like hazards which never entered into golf forty years ago, come under local rules framed by those on the spot, who know best how to deal with them. ball where it lies, or give up the hole" seems to have been lost sight of in these da Pardon! I have wandered away from my subject, a hobby-horse is difficult to get off. Mr. Blackwell does not only play on the classic course at St. Andrews. All the courses round London know him well, Woking, I think, being bee perhaps a little overshadowed FINISH OF THE RKUN-UP. XIII.—Mr. FINISH OF THE BRASSIE. his favourite one; but it is at St. Andrews that he is at his best, and there is no one there of whom it is more difficult to get a grip of in a tight match. For when you have a comfortable “two-up-and-four-to-play "’ sort of feeling, a long putt is holed, a mashie shot put dead, and lo! you are all square and one to go. Mr. Blackwell excels as a foursome player, and when he pl with his brother he is quite invincible. These two have never been beaten, and I do not think they ever will. Many have tried; combinations of all kinds have dashed inst these rocks only to be flung calpless, and though undismayed they again, and yet again, the alt is the same. No. 1 is the finish of the drive. Mr. Black- well this year has completely altered his wooden club style. In former years it was his weak point, for it was a very laboured style, most of the force b pended in the upward swing, and almost every ball cut. He is a brilliant example of a player with the courage of his convictions, making a radical alteration in his style, after many years, and with complete success. Mr. Blackwell has attained this by standing much more upright to the ball and gripping the club in the fingers instead of the palm, two very but the result is marvellous. He yets at least 20-5 to 30-yds. further and no cut; sometime pull, which never happened before. Notice how well the club comes through and hands THE PUTTING STANCE, FINISH OF THE IRON SHOT. nice and high, left leg firm as a rock, and a curious turning-in of the foot. No. 2, the brassie finish, is much the same as the drive, except for the rather shorter finish, Nos. 3 and 4 are iron shots. Get Mr. Blackwell as near to the hole that he can use these clubs and there are none that can defeat him. He is most excellent with all his iron clubs, playing them preferably low with a certain amount of run. In the run-up heisa past-master ; and at St. Andrews his knowledge of the pace of the various greens and the bumps that the ball will get, make him very deadly. He never hits iron shots hard, taking a bigger club in preference to pressing with a lighter one. A tatal error this under clubbing, which some of the coming players are too fond of indulging in. No. 5, putting.—Here also Mr. Blackwell excels. He holes an enormous amount of long putts, and never, well, hardly ever, misses a short one. He putts very quickly, wastes no time in quartering the ground, stands square to the ball, and follows through a long way. Mr. Blackwell uses that curious abortion, the gas-pipe putter; however, not quite so narrow as most, but how he putts so well with it I cannotimagine, Stillit illustrates the old adage “one man's meat another man’s poison.’ No. 6.—A nasty place in the railway; but ot to be played, and was played, well H, Ferrirr-Kerr. out too. “IN THE RAILWAY.”

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NAVY AND ARMY, Political THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXX.—Sir Henry Kimber, Bart., servative M.P. for Wandsworth. HERE is very little save the name to connect the once picturesque village of Wandsworth (so called from the river Wandle, celebrated in Isaac Walton's time for the abundance of a certain desirable kind of spotted trout) with the largest of all the metropolitan constituencies, bounded on the north by the Thames, Batter- sea, and Clapham, and on the east by Norwood, and including within its limits such important residential localities as Putney, Roehampton, Streatham, Tooting, and Balham. For twenty years Sir Henry Kimber has held the Wandsworth Division against all comers, and in cvery case of contest by an enormous majority. On this account Mr. John Burns has playfully suggested that this citadel of South London Con- servatism should be renamed “ Kimberley,” while the Irish members have not unkindly christened its popular representative the “ Apostle of Redistribution,” on account of the energy with which he has advocated the necessity of some such measure of reform as that now actively engaging the attention of his Majesty's Government. If the unwieldiness of Wandsworth (the safest of safe seats as far as Sir Henry Kimber is con- cerned) has no other redeeming feature, it has at any rate very forcibly directed the attention of Sir Henry Kimber to the important subject on which he is now acknowledged to be the foremost expert in the House of Commons. Although born in the reign of William IV., the member for Wands- worth (still one of the busiest men in London) retains to the fullest extent that clearness of mind, ready grasp of facts, and persistency of purpose which distinguished him as far back as 1858, when he carried off the first prize of the Incorporated Law Society, and gave proof of such remarkable abilities, that, even prior to his admission as a solicitor, the firm of solicitors to whom he was articled entrusted him with the whole of their Parliamentary and cquity work, He subsequently established, in partnership with Mr, C. C i a practice of his own in Lancaster Place, Strand, and Gresham House in the City. Some time later Mr, Ellis withdrew, his place being subsequently taken by Sir Henry Kimber’s two sons, Messrs. Henry and Charles Kitnber, both of whom had graduated at Oxford with honoursin Law The last named,after sixteen months’splendid service with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, was, on July 17, 1901, shot through the heart during a night attack on the Boer lines at Wild- fontein. Ten years before that Sir Henry Kimber, yielding to the ever-increasing pressure of his duties in Parliament, had surrendered the conduct of his private business to his sons and partners. Between 1860 and 1890 the member for the Wandsworth Division was the hero of many a memorable legal battle. His defence of Risk Allah, both in England and on the Continent, is not forgotten. In Belgium, asa foreign advocate, he was allowed to make a Con- speech in French on behalf of his client, and did it in a manner which fairly astonished the local bar. He devoted four years to the efficient cleansing of the Augean stable in the matter of the notorious Grosvenor Hotel scandals, and was for a considerable time quite a recognised authority on the subject of Com- pany Law. At the present moment he is chairman and director of many of the im- portant companies which formerly enjoyed the advantages of his professional advice. Sir Henry Kimber isa director of the Capital and Counties Bank, and has been for nearly MRS. FRANK HARDING JONES (Née Gertrude Octavia Kimber), niece, and for five years political secretary, of Sir Henry Kimber, Bart, M.P. (From a copyright photograph by A. Binnie.) thirty years a director and chairman respec- tively of the South Indian Railway Company (the most successful of all Indian enterprises of the kind) and the Natal Land and Coloni tion Company; was also for many years chairman of the Royal Swedish Railway, and is still chairman of the “Colonist” Land and Loan Corporation, which brought to complete success the well-known Manchester Block settlement of 106,000 acres in New Zealand. He was chairman for nine years of the Inter- national Financial Society, which, he safely conducted through a great crisis into smooth waters. There is hardly a corner of the world that he has not visited, and at the present moment he owns a large tract of land in Natal, where two of his sons have settled. While in America he helped Judge 183 Hughes to found the English colony of Rugby, Tennessee. Prolonged litigation as to title ensued, and Sir Henry Kimber mastered the intricacies of American real-property law to bringit toa satisfactory conclusion with the ease he displayed in addressing a Belgian tribunal in French, or acquiring a knowledge of the Italian language in order to be able to dis- cuss directly a knotty matter of disputed guarantee with the authorities at Rome. It was Sir Henry Kimber who, before the Franco- German War, begun those negotiations which ended in the making of the short line—the first Anglo-French railway ever con- structed—which connects the South Indian system with the French Colony of Pondicherry, Wandsworth as an electoral dis- trict is the third largest in the United Kingdom, having no less than 31,000 voters, and a population of over a quarter of a million. Sir Henry Kimber, since he became the first member for this important constituency, has made his mark in Parliament by his special knowledge of everything relating to commerce and the Colonies. For some time past, however, his energies have been devoted to securing on an equitable basis such an alteration in the existing law as will put an end to glaring inequalities and anomalies in the system of Parliamentary repre- sentation now in ferce. Sir Henry Kimber has made the subject his own, and he has a compact committee of 150 members at his back, He has the necessary figures and statistics at his fingers’ ends, and in a few trenchant sentences convinces the unprejudiced enquirer that the plan which he devised will alone ensure a minimum of disparity. According to Sir H. Kimber’s calculations, the practical result of the measure proposed by the Government would, if adopted, make 317 members the representa- tives of 23,250,000 ol inhabitants, while 363 would only be the delegates of just over 18,000,000. Sir H. Kimber would deal with no less than 170 seats, partly by compression and partly by the sub-division of unwieldy con- stituencies. He cannot see why he should be the spokesman of over 200,000 souls, while some of those who have dubbed him the “Apostle of Redistribution ” are the mandataries of 1,500. Sir Henry Kimber’s best recreation is his garden. His best idea of ‘a-holiday is a voyage to the distant countries where three of his sons have pitched their tents. He is a Past Master of the Merchant Taylors’ Com- pany, with the philanthropic and educational work of which he has the strongest sympathy. His eldest son, Mr. H. D. Kimber, resides at Streatham. Sir Henry Kimber belongs to many clubs, but is far too busy to frequent them much., Five years ago he discovered an ideal “home secretary ” in his charming niece, Miss Gertrude Octavia Kimber, who is now the wife of Mr. Frank Harding Jones. In early life Sir Henry Kimber married the daughter of General Dixon, who died before a lifetime of activity, public service, and honesty of purpose was rewarded with a baronetcy. Digitized by G OO le

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Nov. 18th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Paristans of Parts. AT THE MATHURINS. OCHER, aux Mathurins!” And the old man smiles and whips up hishorse. He smiles becanse he knows there is something worth seeing in this little “side theatre”; he knows that Bresil, the prettiest girlin the city, is playing there; heis old because the young ones are dead. Stranger, choose as old acabman in the Paris streets as you can find; his age is a guarantee of safety; he must know how to drive it he is still on his box. Mlle. Marguerite Bresil is Nine d’Olillet in M. Xavier Roux’s one- act play with the condensed title, “Collabo.” Collabois the abbreviation of collaborateur. I give the word in its en- tirety for the purpose of avoiding mental strain. On the first night a professor from the Sorbonne happened to walk in, attracted, he said, by the Collabo. He imagined it to be some new species of animal, some con- nection of the Callibri, which tends to prove that the is still a although he lives on the left bank of the Seine. Mlle. Bresil is the bewitching fairy who turns the heads of old and young, on and off the stage; the girl with the slender throat, who moves her pretty head like a flower in the breeze. A dip lomat anda penniless author are the heroes of the one- act trifle; the actress arranges a collaboration be- tween the two men, the elder to pay, the younger to supply the work that a manager shall pro- duce. And in a nut- shell we have the solution of so many theatrical enigms The play is mounted, the failure certain— achild could foretell it; but the public ask how an ex perienced man could make such amistake. Guileless public! They do not know that the best of managers are not proof against a-sub- stantial cheque. “ If the bourgeois wants to pay for the plea- sure of a few nights’ run, let him,” is a free translation of -heir sentiments, and the reason of the frequent changes of programme in many of the boulevard theatres. fhe Mathurins is another of the small halis where five one- act p are given for the night's entertainment. The Capucines has its speciality: the riskiest of scenes in the smartest of interiors, with duchesses and dukes as the leading characters; they sometimes descend to a marquis, but rarely. And the public belong to the same aristocratic world—according to the “echoes” in the morning papers. The Grand Guignol lies in Montmartre, and caters for the sensation- lovers; dark deeds and shrieks of pain impress the frequenters of this popular “side theatre.” The Mathurins is topographically and socially between the two. It is situated in one of the small streets that separate the Opera from the Boulevard Haussmann, a neighbourhood of milliners, dressmakers, and tailors; highly respectable, almost suburbanly moral. Are the plays selected for the benefit of these MLLE. MARGUERITE The popular French actress, who is playing Nine dOlillet in M, Xavier Roux's new play at the Mathurins (From a copyright photograph by Reutlinger.) wD worthy people? That is a question difficult to answer; but, at all events, they form the bulk of the audience in the stalls. The boxes contain the usual contingent of smart couples: the lady in the latest creation from the fashionable couturier, the largest of hats and the longest of feathers; the gentleman in the approved pleated and_ invariably crumpled shirt. : Occasionally a play of exceptional sparkle, or a woman of renowned beauty, brings a boulevard aspect into the hall. Tie Mathurins is, aiter all, only a stone's throw — from the brilliantly - lighted cafés and the crowd of pleasure-seekers, Mlle. Bresil and“ La Sonate du Clair de Lune” are the present attractions. The sonata is a German importation translated into French. The scene plays in a German Jewish household, but the situation is essentially Parisian. We know theGerman author's _ intentions by the Biblical names of his personages, and the accent the actors cleverly imi- tate, but the play would have been equally funny and true if it had been laid in a French milieu. Mme.Grum bach, a widow with two daughters, Sarah and Rebecca, has applied to a matri monial agency for husbands for her dear girls, Only one has presented him self, a Mr. Levy, and he is expected to make the _ formal application for Rebecca on the night the play opens. To give him a little en couragement Mme. Grumbach _ invites her nephew, Isidore, to propose to Sarah, and the young couple. perfectly satished with the arrange ment, go into the adjoining room. Levy arrives, is left alone with Rebecca, and her to marry him. The mother enters. blesses them, and sends her daughter away, in order to have the necessary conversation wit her future son-in-law. “You know,” sbe begins, “my sits have a little money. “Madame,” Levy, rising indignantly, “do you think I come alter the dowry “Rebecca has fifteen thousand francs.” ‘ Twenty,’ corrects Levy. !" “Fifteen,” says the poor woman. BRESIL “You want to do me out of five!" ‘ J “Sarah has twenty—she is the elder; Rebecca has fifteen.” “It cant be done. I can’t marry fifteen,” and Levy takes up his hat. Isidore then’comes in, and asks what the trouble is. Mme. Grumbach explai And Isidore, a good-hearted fellow, says he willsettle it by taking Rebec The girls have now to be consulted, and Sarah is not quite ready to mak the change. She had “ become accustomed to the idea of Isidore.” but her mother talks to her like a sensible woman, tells her it is not worth making a fuss about, as “all men are alik And the girl agrees to ace Levy. It was an amusingly-played act, and very brightly written, but although everybody laughed, there was a sad note at the heart of it. fo! in this manner are many marriages made. Frances Keyzek-

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. The Colston Celebrations at Bristol. NOVEMBER 13, 1905. THE DOLPHIN AND THE ANCHOR COLSTON SOCIETIES AND THEIR PRESIDENTS-ELECT.

Elliott and Fry. MR. C. E. HOBHOUSE, M.P. President-elect of the Anchor Society, HERE is probably no city in the world so rich in charitable funds and foundations of every description as Bristol. It has for this reason been called “ Bristol the Benevolent.” From the fifteenth century downwards Bristol citizens “of credit and renown” have vied with one another in giving the “ Free and Royal” city of their birth schools, hospitals, and alms- houses, while each particular trade and calling has its own special organisation for the reliet of the poor and distressed. On the glorious muster-roll of Bristol benefactors stands out pre- eminently the name of Edward Colston, who occupies the same relation to his birthplace as Coram, Guy, and others to London. In their generation they were all actuated by the same high - minded and _— unselfish motives as those which in our own days have characterised the lives of George Peabody and the Baroness Burdett - Coutts. The old spirit of “ benevolence” is evidently still a salient feature Villiers and Quick. DANGER Hon. Secretary of the Dolphin Society. MR. L. C. in Bristol life. It was exemplified this very year by the signal success which attended Sir George White's supreme effort to restore the Bristol Infirmary to its pristine prosperity, and ensure for it a long future of continued useful- ness in the great commercial centre which witnessed the labours of a Richard Reynolds, a Mary Carpenter, and a George Muller, as well as the lavish generosity of Edward Colston. Bristol is possibly the only one of our great s may be said to cities where practical polit shake hands with practical philanthropy. Yet such is the fundamental basis of the historic societies bearing respectively the names of the Dolphin and the Anchor. Notwith- standing the avowedly political nature of these two great institutions, their main object is identical, viz., the perpetuation of the noble charities of which Colston was in a sense the founder, by so doing keeping green the EDWARD COLSTON. (From the rare engraved portrait in the Bristol collection of Sir George White, Bart.) memory of the large - minded and_ loyal Bristolian rightly described on his tomb as the “brightest example of Christian liberality which this age has produced, both for the extensiveness of his charities and the prudent regulation of them.” Edward Colston has slept the sleep of the just in the quietude of “the first alley under the reading-desk" of All Saints’ Church ever since the early days of November, 1721; but the efforts of the Dolphin and the Anchor (as well as those of the purely philanthropic and non- political Colston Societies—the Parent and the Grateful, founded in 1726 and 1756 respectively) keep his good deeds in remem- brance every November, and will probably do so for all time. The Dolphin Society came into existence just four years after the troublous times of '45. As a sort of protest agaist the strictly party complexion of the Dolphin, the Whigs started the Anchor on its 185 Copyright. MK. H. HARFOKD President-elect of the Dolphin Society, career of prosperity in 1769, and five years later engineered the election of Edmund Burke. His less eloquent colleague wisely confined his remarks to “I say ditto to Mr. Burke,” and the phrase became immortal. When Burke first wooed the suffrages of the electors of Bristol his watchword was eminently worthy of Colston. “I wish to be Member of Parliament,” he said, “to have my share of doing good and resisting evil.” These words have been most appropriately engraved on the plinth of the statue of Burke with which Sir W. H. Wills has endowed the city which gratified the early aspirations of the greatest of all the Georgian orators. Before another period of Colston commemoration comes round, it is more than probable that some of the guests of the Dolphin and Anchor will have changed places as far as the Government of the country is con- cerned; but the objective of the gatherings will remain unaltered, for it can be summed up in one word—Charity. A. M. B, Copyright, MR, FRANK NEWTON SCRIBE Hon. Secretary and Treasurer of the Anchor Society

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Nov. 18th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. HE adoption some few years ago of one-design classes at the Irish ports has been proved by recent develop- ments to have been most opportune, es having probably saved yacht- Irish waters from almost total It is unnecessary to go into the these racing in collapse. pros and cous of one-design classes and their effect on the evolution of yacht architecture. Everyone admits that what is regarded as pure class racing, where some improvement is looked for in each new boat, is the highest form of the sport; but if that cannot be obtained, then we must be satisfied with the next best, and one-design classes certainly fill a good second place. The one complaint aid against them is that they do not provide opportunity for designers toimprove. This consideration naturally prevents us wishing to see the one-design idea adopted too gener- ally, but for the actual sport on the day's racing there can be nothing finer than that provided in these classes, in which every boat is an exact model of every one of her competitors, and everything depends upon smart handling, with, of course, that little bit of luck in- separable from sailing, and without which any — sport would cease to attract. Belfast Lough has often been referred to as the home of the one-designers, much as the Solent used to be regarded as the home of the Yacht-Racing Asso- ciation class In the smaller classes the pure raters were never fostered in any district to the extent that they were on the Solent. This was perhaps only quite natural, as no other district had such a wide circle of yachtsmen upon whom to depend for support, and in districts with fewer possible owners it was wiser to adopt a form of racing which, while giving as good sport, made less demand upon the purse. For some few seasons past the Irish ports have been practi- cally deserted by the bigger craft that other- wise do the round of the principal regattas. Queenstown, for instance, has not had a big class race at its regatta for many years; this season Kingstown was in a similar position, while Belfast had to be content with the 52-footers. It therefore says much for the enthusiasm of yachtsmen in those districts to know that the sport still thrives, althongh of only local interest. Paid hands are less in evidence in the Irish boats, which in some instances are worked No. 1 Belfast"Lough one-design class, owned by Colonel Sharman-Crawford. Herbert Brown, Commodore of the Roya! North ot Ireland Yacht Club, and he is at the tiller in the picture. entirely by amateur crews, with the result that these ports supply some of our smartest yachtsmen. One smart piece of handling was shown in a race for the No. 1 class on Belfast Lough during the past summer. The boats in this class are 25-ft. on the water-line, and about nine tons yacht measurement. Halcyone, when coming home before the wind, and leading the fleet, carried away her rudder. Instead of giving up the race, her crew lashed the spinnaker boom on to the mainsheet horse, and with end overboard astern, she was suc- cessfully steered home, and won the race. The boats of the No. 1 class on Belfast Lough are very similar in dimensions to the corresponding class in Dublin Bay, anda keen HALCYONE. rivalry exists between them. Boats from Dublin: Bay are present every year at the annual regatta on Belfast Lough, and their visit is returned by the Belfast owners. ' The hundred miles passage from port to port has sometimes to be negotiated under conditions of weather the reverse of fair. No actual decision was arrived at by the club delegates who met at the beginning of the month in reference to next year’s fixtures, but a suggestion was made to the effect that the season should open on the Clyde instead of, as hitherto, on the Thames, I have on one or two occasions advocated a remodelling of the season on these lines. In deference to the wishes of the Clyde representatives who were present, it was agreed to leave the final decision of the matter until the clubs in that district had had an opportunity of thoroughly considering the proposal. It is just possible 186 She was formerly owned by Mr.‘I. that no district likes to open its season with the big event of the year, and this considera- tion may weigh with a certain section of Clyde yachtsmen who may be disposed to object to the suggestion. The chief matter for con- sideration, however, is the all-round benefit to the sport that would result from such an arrangement. If this can be proved, the true sporting instincts of the Clyde yachtsmen are too strong to allow them to interpose any obstacle in the way of such a desirable result. The Clyde Fortnight was a success this vear, but the Belfast and Kingstown regattas did not benefit in any degree, as the vachts hurried South again. By starting the seas up North, the vessels could take in the Irish regattas on their way South, and it is difficult to see how other than beneficial results would follow on such an arrangement. Should the _ pro- posal be put into effect, the whole of the big class racing fleets might be ex- pected on the Clyde, whereas under exi ing arrangements only afew have been in the habit of going North. The matter is one of vital importance to the Irish clubs, more so than pro- bably any other clubs around _ the coast. For many years it has been regarded as quite in accordance with the natural order of events that those yachts which had been present on the Clyde during the “Fortnight” should take in the Irish regattas on their way South again, and for many years the Belfast and Kings- town? fixtures were amongst the most successful of the season. Their decline during the past few years -was not viewed with any particular misgivings, as it was generally believed that they would share in the revival of the sport when it came. Now, however, that we have seen a really successful series of regattas on the Clyde, followed by particularly poor entries for the races in the Irish ports, it is obvious that some thorough revision of the season’s fixture list is necessary if these regattas are to survive. Probably the suggestion referred to—intro- duced at the meeting by one of the keenest of racing owners—more nearly meets require- ments than any others put forward. One important consideration is that there would be no time cut to waste as hitherto in the middle of the season, while vessels are on their passage to the Clyde. CoRINTHIAN. zed by GOOIE ©O

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905, American Flashlight Photography. JOHN BYRON AND HIS T was forty-two March 10, 1863, that the first flashlight photograph ever taken was made by Joseph Byron, an Englishman, who to-day is years ago, on recognised as the leading artist in his particular line of work. The subject of this historic photograph was a gathering of many thousands of people in Nottingham (Mr, Byron's native city) to witness the celebra- tions at night in honour of the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales. “To make this photograph,” said the artist to the writer recently, “I used the ordinary fire, together with alarge quantity of magnesium ribbon, for magnesium powder had not then been invented. This picture was so tnuch of a success that, although only a boy of sixteen at the time, I imme- diately saw in it possibilities of what might be done, and I determined to follow it up—to become, in fact, a flashlight photographer, and to spend rs in the perfecting of the art. I have never swerved from that deter- my yed mination, and I hope to live to see the time when people will look at a day- light photograph and s: ‘ Ah, that’s almost as good as a flashlight.’ “After this first experience,” The continued Mr. Byron, “I became enthnsiastic, and had soon taken photographs by every known light—both gas and electric; but nothing I did was entirely successful until I began using the magnesium powder, practically the only substance by which good flashlights can be obtained, When the magnesiuin powder is properly distributed, the result is a picture far more brilliant than any daylight photograph, for the simple reason that you can get the light just where you want it. In taking flash- lixhts of the stage I usually employ four men—one to look alter the camera, and the other three to handle the lights. I know from expe- rience just how a stage setting should appear in a photo- graph, and I am able to light up any corner or throw any part into the shade that I desire. “TI used to do much theatrical work in London previous to coming to New York, making por- traits of all the im- portant people some by flashlight, and some by day- light. Flashlights of the stage I did not do until nearly seven- teen years ago, for it was a difficult inatter to get managers to allow them to be taken, as they feared acci dents. Up to that MR. JOHN BYRON well-known American photographer, who has produced the unique results in flashlight photography which are used as illustrations to this article. time ‘pictures’ of the performances were made by half-a-dozen artists, who would make small and hasty sketches for the illustrated papers, but these gave little idea of what the play was really like. After coming to America I persuaded an _ enterprising New York manager to allow me to make some flashlights of a new play he was putting on, and the results were so good that I soon began to get AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF LIGHT AND SHADE. One of Mr. Byron's most successful experiments! The lady in the centre of the picture is Miss Viola Allen. 187 WORK. commissions from all parts of the country. The work increased rapidly ; managers began to see the value of the new style of photography, until to-day the ‘flashlight’ has become an absolute necessity in bringing different plays before the notice of the public. I now think nothing of making a thousand-mile trip to take important pictures, and though I have for nearly half a century been making flashlight photographs, I have never had an accident.” Mr. Byron's photographs may be found to-day in the illustrated maga- zines of every country, and. every mail he receives letters from all sorts of out-of-the-way places asking by what means he obtains such wonder- ful effects. But although the artist is always ready to give advice, there are certain secrets in his work known only to himself and his staff, and with these he does not feel inclined to part. All he has learned of photography he has taught himself, and he will make a hundred experi- ments in order to perfect one sinall detail. He is an inventor as well as an artist, appliances, including the lamps, which and all the mechanical he uses in his work are the results of his own ingenuity. Mr. Byron more plays than any other man living, and he has become so expert in forming an opinion as to the merits and demerits of a performance, that he can tell with almost absolute certainty has probably seen whether a play is going to be a success ora failure. Here is an instance of the kind in connection with Mr. William Collier, who has not always enjoyed the great success he does to-day. Mr. Collier had been engaged to star in anew play and for the purpose of mak- ing flashlights, Mr. Byron present at the final rehearsal. After the performance Mr, Byron declared that it would be a failure, and instead of print- ing the full number of photographs was dress ordered, he _ tele- phoned to the manager and said: “Tdon't thinkitisany good going on with these pictures, as I am sure you have a failure. It cannot possibly be a success. Hadn't I better wait until we see what the critics sa a The manager replied: “ All right, wait until the morn- ing.” They waited, and the next day Mr. Byron’s opinion was backed by every newspaper in the city, and the play did not run a week. F. A. J.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS FLASHLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS. ROM ‘ DANTE.”’ is the late Sir Henry Irving e first picture of the kind which had entirely satisfied him, 188

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NAVY AND ARMY THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905, A NEW DEVELOPMENT. “THE LIGHT OF ST. AGNES.’’ A tableau from the impressive little play by Mrs. Fiske, the celebrated American actress, one of last season's successes MR. WRIGHT LORIMER IN ‘‘ THE SHEPHERD KING.”’ The remarkable lighting effects in this picture make it one of the most striking flashlight photographs ever produced, 189

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE STAGE. 4 REVOLUTION IN FLASHLIGHT METHODS. A SCENE FROM ‘DU BARRI,” AS PLAYED IN NEW YORK. ari" at r "be remembered, a her uns 0 The wonderful staging of "* Du Barr the Savoy Theatre in London will’be r London. The’above is one of Mr, Byron's photographs of Mrs. Leslie Carter's production of t , € nsatisfactory photographs that were obtained in Car f his work is now! bet! in the photograph {rom which our re er unse and the beauty of k here better shown than e 190

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all."' NOTHER Rugby football season is now well under way, and although at the commencement of every season the prospects are everywhere reported as being excellent, and promising all sorts of good things, the season of 1995-6 possesses at least one very great advantage over any of its predecessors. This is due to the enter- prise of the proprietors of Tue Kixc, who have arranged, weck by week, io give the grand old game of Rugby football in the form of action photographs. For writing the weekly articles to accompany the photographs the services of an expert on the game have been engaged, and it is hoped that, with the cordial co-operation of the large body of players themselves, this enterprise will mect with its due results, not the least important of which is the fostering and encouragement of one of the best games invented. The books of the greater majority of Rugby clubs prove that last season” there was an unmistakable revival in public interest in what is known as the carrying code, as thongh good dribbling had nothing to do with Rugby football. The revival thus indicated receives a welcome fillip this season, while we have within our marches a magnificent set of athletes from New Zea- land. For the moment it is to be hoped players, who must have at heart the real interest of a nd amateur game—the game of games in this country, that is played purely for the love of it by its very numerous players—will rally round Tue Kine, and will remember in doing so that our Colonies hold countless old Rugger men, Blues, Interna- tionals, and would-have-been Blues and Internationals, who long to hear of the good old game and of the fine set of men now keeping the torch alight. THe Kina is seen and read froin Timbuctoo to far England, after a great year, regained the Inter- national premiership, than by the aid of a good camera and pen handled by men who know their work, with the invaluable assistance of the ‘men who did”? Rugger is not restricted to the confines of the Rectory Field so dear to the heart of many a ‘Heathen in foreign lands, with Cambridge University. This match was to be refereed by Mr. Crawford Findlay, whose opinion carries great weight over the Border. Despite the rumour that Scotland will rely upon regular players in Scotland only, i.e, choose ateam without Oxford, Cambridge, and London Scottish help, I shall be surprised if DUNCAN (TRAINER), WALLACE, NICHOLSON, AND GILLETT DRIBRLING, Thorough in everything they do, whe her in practice or in earnest, this photograph shows three of the New Zealand regular firteen and their trainer practisiny or tothe almost slippered ease, so excellent are the arrangements there, of the Scottish Rugby Union’s ideal stronghold at Inverleith. The bare results of the games are not for the players and their following alone, but are also to be shared by absent friends both at home and abroad. So we look to players tc assist the undertaking that must tend to popularise the great game, and to put it before the public in more palatable dress than it has yet appeared in. GILLETT PLACE-KICKING. There is no doubt that, witha dry ball, Gillett isa very fine place- But few more matches of the thirteen remaining will be played with a dry ball. line at Gloucester. ick, witness the goal he placed from the touch- He is a magnificent punt and good drop-kick. Cathay, from Sydney to Simla, from Klondike vid Valparaiso and St. Petersburg to Yoko- hama; and how, one may pertinently enquire, can old Rugger men in distant lands be better able to picture to themselves how and why Richmond lost to Blackheath or Swansea just beat the New Zealanders by a try to nil, or Tue First INTERNATIONAL. The first of the New Zealanders’ four big matches against the selected teams of the four Unions is fixed for decision this week. At the time of writing Scotland has not chosen her team. Her selection committee is probably awaiting the result of the New Zealanders’ match 191 Iribbling on the G.W.R. Athletic Ground at Acton. Where, one may pertioently ask, does one ever see, or hear of, a full back in the Unite.! KingJom practising dribbling ? this happens. The following Scotland Fifteen would be about a3 good as any: D, G, Schulze (back), Dr. A. N. Fell, L. M. Macleod, or A. Forbes, Kk. G. Macleod, and A. Burt-Mar- shall (three-quarter bac FE. D. Simson and P. Munro (half backs), Mark Morrison (cap- tain), D, R. Bedell-Sivright, H. G. Monteith, W. P. Scott, R. S. Stronach, Dr. West, W. E. Kyle, and E. Simson (London Scottish) (forwards). There exists a tendéncy in Edinburgh to treat the match rather in the: light of an exhibition game, which isa great pity. In the first instance, the canny, Scot, with, perhaps, unintentional magnanimity, decided to give the New Zealanders the whole gate at the match. That was before the team arrived, and showed what a magnet it is. This decision puts, roughly, 000 to the balance of the New. Zealanders. Them it is held in some quarters that the Scotchmen will only be half fif, and, apparently, it is impossible to select an International Scottish side until after the Trials. Experts who argue in this fashion are well aware that the Trials, as often as not, provide the selectors with nothing they did not know before. As for the excuse that Scotchmen can only be half fit by November 18, that is. too ridiculous to call for further com- ment, Tue Oxo ‘s APPAREL. At this time of year it is not a little curious that one sees at every match many people quite unsuitably attired for an hour and a-halt's wait in the open in cold weather. The man or woman wearing a “Westbury” jacket under an Aquascutum overcoat, with a rug handy, can defy the most cutting wind, and, moreover, heavy rain. The thickest boots, with or without spats over them, and thick socks inside them, are of course necessary. 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Nov. 18th, 1905. T he THE KING. AND HIS Traveller. SOME SWISS WINTER RESORTS. S a wintering district for English wan- derers abroad, the strip of the Riviera of Byron's Lake, extending from Vevey to Chillon, has not only gained a reputation for its climatic attractions, but has become one of the most fashionable parts of Continental England, if such a term may be applied to those places in Europe which the Briton abroad has _practi- cally claimed as his own. And the snuggest part of this thin strip is undoubtedly Territet, which, thirty years ago, had barely sufficient accommodation for more than forty guests. Now its hotels and pensions can easily accommodate several hundred. That the place is ean be seen by the English church and the English club (with over a hundred mem- bers), which is the head- quarters of the committees which manage the tennis, golf, football, and toboggan- ing of the district. Years ago Vevey was the abode of English visitors, who forsook it for Montreux; now that Montreux has become cos- mopolitan, the English have fixed on Territet as their own —for the winter season. Not only the church and the club (with its two English billiard- tables, reading and card rooms, all fitted up anew for this winter), and the outdoor games glish poiat the place out as English, but the hotels are especially adapted to suit English tastes and requirements. The Grand and Alpes, which is the most fashionable hotel in French From a photograph taken at this popular § Switzerland, has its extensive entertainment rooms, gay every evening of the winter with dances and concerts; its reading-rooms and billiard-rooms (with two English tables) are unequalled in Switzerland, and its terrace commands one of the finest views over The famous Chillon walk, and lake and mountain, minutes’ the first is a few TERRITET AND LAKE LEMAN. funicular railway in the country leads up directly from the hotel to the higher ground, where visitors can spend the day in ating, returning in the evenings for the indoor Territet, or for the casino attractions of Montreux, five minutes away by electric tobogganing and entertainment of tram. viss winter resort, showing the handsome Grand Hotel and the tunicular railway by which access is gained to the neighbouring village of Glion. Territet is not a tourist centre like Lucerne and Interlaken, which are packed in summer with people of all nationalities hurrying from one place to another as fast as trains and steamers can carry them; it is essentially a place where people stay, where acquaintances are made, and lifelong friendships formed. It is eminently sociable, an impossible condition at those busy centres where people are for ever coming and going; and its visitors become, as it were, members of one large family. With the opening of the Simplon Tunnel, Territet will not lose any of its present sociability, but will form an even more attractive rendezvous of those who ‘are going south to the lakes and cities of Italy, as well as for those who are coming north with the spring. It is second to no resort in Switzer- land in winter, simply because it offers such a variety of attractions for that season, and is, per- haps, unexcelled as a stopping-place in spring for those who require a gradual change of climate after the heat and dust of the south. In autumn its visitors are those who are driven from the surrounding mountain resorts by the signs of approaching winter, and in summer—up to now its slack season—no place on the Lake of Geneva forms a better headquarters for excursions on the lake or to the uplands of the vicinity. From the terrace of the hotel at Territet Switzerland, The picture gives a very g>od idea of some of the be Montreux is within five minutes’ ride by electric tramway. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE LEMAN RIVI 192 ‘autiful inlets on the shores of Byron's Lake, which is one of the loveliest in OO i | e

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905, SUNNY BOURNEMOUTH. » So A aes rea The Lower Gardens = 2 — The Upper Gardens f wR | sae OnE | - , Hit OF-THE-PINES , ge “< es | The photographs give an excellent idea of the lovely scenery in the vicinity of Bournemouth the sea are quite as beautiful as those in the Isle of Wight. The town is celebrated as a health resort chiefly on account of and its great natural wealth of pine trees, whose health-giving aroma permeates the atmosphere. It is dve dominating the heights on either side of the town that the name ' The Evergreen Valley "' is so frequently applied to Bournemouth. 193

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. HERE are a good many profoundly secrets’ just now in interesting connection with Naval and Military matters, and of these probably one of the most important and well-kept relates to the details of the monster “ Dreadnought,” now in course of construction at Portsmouth. The public may, however, be well content to ally in view of the facts published during the let the matter rest where it is, more espec recent visit of the Lords of the Admiralty to Portsmouth Dockyard. It was then stated that in all probability the “ Dreadnought ” will actually be in commission within sixteen months of the laying down of her keel, and that in the five weeks which bad then elapsed nearly 3,000 tons of material had been worked into the ship, as against 395 tons and 680 tons in the case of the “ Royal Sovereign” and the “ Majestic””—the previous “records "—at It is not difficult for even the lay outsider to estimate similar stages of their construction. the general significance of these figures; but amalgamation of regimental depots at Lichfield. It has been consistently urged in these columns that the old Depét system was a wrong one, tending to the deterioration especially of officers and non-commissioned officers. But there are many who would have pre- ferred to see individual depéts increased in size and importance, and who view with doubt the amalgamation plan, as detrimental to such benefit as can be derived from our rather feeble territorialisation. Particular regret will be felt by some at the system of disappearance of the Leicestershires’ Depot froin Glen Parva, as it was a model at the headquarters of the old North- Eastern Command. always regarded as Tue Japanese should be well pleased with the care and thought which have evidently been bestowed on the composition of the Mission to Tokio. In particular the welcome accorded to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour is likely to be Garter to high positions are being made under the present dispensation. But it is a cause for distinct satisfaction that in such a connection as that under allusion, the services can be utilised of an officer of such marked distinc- tion as the former Adjutant-General to the Forces Here, again, the Japanese, very quick and competent to discriminate among Military reputations, will promptly recognise the compliment paid to their Emperor by the selection of a singularly appropriate chiet Military member of the Garter Mission, For Kelly-Kenny's work as commander of the Sixth Division in South Africa approximates more closely perhaps to the work of the best Japanese leaders, such as Kuroki and Oku, than does that of any other of our generals. At Paardeberg he was placed in a position practi cally impossible in any Japanese operation of If-reliance, his sturdy indepen there’ war; but his s dence, and his faculty of “ gettir have doubtless been as fully appreciated by Japanese as by German critics. YHE OFFICERS OF From a photograph rec a Rehrend, Iaeutenabt-Colonel and Hon, Colonel .T. G Evers-Swindeil, Lieutenant C, G. Houghton, Lieutenant J ently. taken in camp at Scarborough Ewan, THE IST LANCASHIRE ROYAL GARRISON Tne names, reading from left to right, are P. Reynolds, Front row V.D. (Commanding), Major A. Graham (Quartermast aptain F. N. J. Darbyshire, Dr. Hendry, ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. Captain H. Q. Mason (Acting Adjutant), Major H. p. ), and Captain F, L. Pooley. Back row—Lieutenant H. Arden, Lieutenant A. M Pooley, Captain W. Morgan Jones, Licutenant W. B, Pearch (Hon, Lieutenant in Army), and Captain C. F. Liardet. alittle added reflection is necessary to enable the desirableness of maintaining secrecy as to details to be fully comprehended. In the course of the next year a fair number of monster battle-ships are likely to be laid down in various parts of the world, as the result of lessons gained during the Russo-Japanese War. But, until Great Britain shows her hand as regards the details she proposes to introduce into her design of the new class, ate to plunge involved with some Powers will naturally hes into the tremendous expenditure the risk of missing some essential improvement. Accordingly, quite apart from any future—let us hope very remote— s, the longer the details of the “ Dreadnought ” can be kept hid from prying eyes, the longer may be the ntingenc delay on-the part of rivals even to take the first steps towards entering into competition ‘a-gigantean lines. with us on these ex CoNSIDERABLE interest is attached to the experiment about to be made with an (From a copyright photograph by Elliott and Fry.) something more than cordial. For Sir Edward occupies position among the four or-five greatest Admirals of the day which in some respects is unique, and the special attributes of which must appeal quite as strongly to the If he had no other Japanese as to ourselves. claim to esteem and regard, the circumstances of Sir Edward's tenure of the Commander- in-Chiefship of the China Station would cause him to be received with very marked honour at the Japanese capital, where his leadership of the gallant force that attempted the relief of the sure, his splendid reputation as a sailor and ?eking Legations enhayces, we may be diplomatist. Ir is pleasant, too, to note the inclusion of General» Sir Mission. Thomas Kelly-Kenny in the There seems now a fading pros- pect of this fine officer's active re-employment, a circumstance due, it may be surmised, partly to his own predilections, and partly to the inscrutable system under which appointments 194 Tue battle-ship “ Duncan,” which was commissioned at Chatham in October, 1g03 for service in the Mediterranean, and was transferred to the Channel Fleet, has been recommissioned by Captain J. Casement, who took command of her last March, having previously commanded the second-clz cruiser “ Amphion.” Cap- tain Casement is now passing towards the top of the Captains’ List, having held that rank since 1898, and having a total service of over thirty rs. As sub- lieutenant he special promotion for services on the Niger in 1876, and he further served in the “ Hope” in the ‘* Eira’ Arctic Relief Expedition of 1882. Two years later he was serving on the China Station, when .a seaman fell overboard in the Amoy Roads, and Lieutenant John Case- ment went to his rescue and saved him, Medal of the Royal Humane Society in recognition of the performance. subsequently sven ye received being granted the Bronze

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. THE TOKIO FIRE BRIGADE. nuit they are being t he gently ciangs Showing uJ gradually 1 watcher on the st , s of various Guaint designs Formawn for Nose:Gatarrh ¥2% per box

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Nov. 18th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. Y common consent one of the most charming books of memoirs of this year, and of many years, is “Mrs. Brookfield and her Circle,” by Charles and Frances Brookfield (Pitman). For one thing, it is admirably written, or rather edited, for the aim of those who give it to the world has been to let the letters of Mr. and Mrs. Brook- field and their set tell their own story, with only so much of new matter as is necessary to explain who was who and what was what, and to select the best and brightest of an unusually large and interesting collection of letters. For another thing, these letters passed between an unusually clever and interesting set of people. Canon Brookfield was a man of singular charm and wit, with a great capa- city for making friends. As an undergraduate at Cambridge he became _iuti- The mate with Thackeray, Tennyson, Brook- Arthur Hallam, Kinglake, and fields. the other members of the particu- larly brilliant set who were then in residence; and he kept their friendship and admiration till death. Later, he numbered Fitz- Gerald, Carlyle, Lady Ashburton, and a host of other celebrated people among his friends. His wife was an Elton, and so related to the Hallams, and was a woman of “more than ordinary beauty.” But it is not only as friends of the great that this re- markable pair appeal to our interest. They were exceptional people in themselves, worthy members, indeed, of the little “set” of intimates of whom these volumes tell. All lovers of literature, of good stories, of grace and {freedom in epistolary style, are sure of a treat in these volumes, which the well-known actor and lit- térateur who has edited them could, if he would, supplement with another two of equal charin, ESSAYISTS are many, but the literary papers are full from time to time of the decline of the essay. We do not say that Miss Katharine Burrill’s * Shell Gatherers” marks a turning point in the history of the English essay; but we are prepared to say that it is a very charming, amusing, and wise little book, very prettily published by Messrs. J. M. Dent and Co. There are irritating little faults of style in Miss Burrill’s work—she uses “ so" in An the wrong way, writes of Essayist “ individuals ” when she of Charm. means persons, and finds things “ distinctly" com- forting ; but that is only because she did not get a man to read her proofs. With the main qualities, however, freshness, originality, kindliness, and tolerance, she is well equipped. She writes on life and letters, on books and people, and has a pretty fancy in titles; and through all her work runs that indefinable quality of charm which is due, more than to anything else, to a wise and a merry heart. We commend Miss Burrill’s work to our readers, especially, perhaps, to our women reade % IF any recommendation, other than its own merits, were needed by Mr. Alexander Mac- donald’s book, “In Search of El Dorado” Unwin), it might be found in the very eloquent and sincere introduction by Admiral Moresby. Here, indeed, as he says, are the In Search true romances, the * unadorned ” of risks, escapes, and failures of ad- El Dorado, venturers in quest of gems and gold. The subject alone would make the book interesting ; but gems and gold, if the principal objects of Mr. Macdonald's expeditions in Australia and Melanes not the only results. One other w. manly love of comrades,” with c endurance, and the other sterling qual From a painting by George Richmond, R.A. Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Limited, the publishers of ‘* Mrs. Brookfield our race; another, the pioneer-work of the Empire. Mr. Macdonald, who keeps himself too modestly out of his own story, is a born leader of men, a born explorer, and he tells his tale as an explorer should, straightfor- wardly, strongly, and with a large fund of sturdy humour. The book is fully illustrated, and is, when all is said, one of the most fascinating books of travel we have read for a long time. ONE of the most important of the political biographies of recent years is Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice’'s “Life of Lord Granville” (Longmans). As a specimen of the art of biography, the book is Lord not of special merit; as a mine Granville. in which the future historian of the nineteenth century must search, it will be invaluable. So far as it gives a portrait of its subject at all, it furnishes one which is a little surprising to those who remember Lord MRS, THI BROOKFIELD AT AGE OF 30, and her Circle,’’ by Charles and Frances Brookfield. Granville only as an old man and a Radical. In youth—and much later--he was an ardent sportsman, a crack shot, and member of the Jockey Club; he travelled much, and knew the chief European cities as well as he knew London; he was a very engaging, attractive, and spirited young man. He entered the Government young, and found it a_ kind of pleasant little family affair, in which the members of the Cabinet called each other by their nicknames. The rise of Gladstone checked all that. Political life became more serious and more dignified—very serious, we cannot but fancy, to Lord Granville, whose whole-hearted devotion to bis great leader made him ultimately responsible for the fate of Gordon. * * x IN “ Mary Stuart” (Methuen) Mrs. MacCunn tells once again the story of the most romantic and—it used to be thought—enigmatic life among all the Queens in history. ‘he enigma 196 Reproduced by permission ot is beginning now to be solved. Little by little aclear portrait of that most fascinating and unhappy woman is emerging from the clouds of conjecture and misunderstanding, thanks to the labours of people of both sexes; and itis possible now—doubly possible after reading Mrs. MacCunn’s very interesting and sympa- thetic book-to get a connected view of the woman, with all her Mary virtues, her faults, her suffer- Queen of ings, and her temptations. And Scots. Mary Stuart is not the only British Queen of whom we have a new account this autumn. Major Martin Hume has written an excellent book on “The Wives of Henry VIII.” (Nash), and Mr. Martin Haile a volume on “ Mary of Modena,” the wife of our James II. (Dent), both sound and interesting works. ¥ * A CHARMING novel is “ French Nan,” by Agnes and Egerton Castle (Smith, Elder). It is light and fresh and dainty, a deli- cate little love-story told by a pair of writers who manage to combine into a single style, and keep exactly the right note throughout their pretty tale. How a bluff English gentleman tamed his little French wite who had been bred at the Court of Versailles, and formed her ideals of life accordingly —that is the story; but a sketch of the plot would give no idea of the peculiac charm of the book, which depends quite as much on the artistic skill of its workinanship as upon its main idea. Other novels we can recommend are “ The Journeys of Antonia,” by Chris- tian Dundas (Unwin), and “The House of Mirth,” by Edith Wharton (Macmillan), the latter being, per- haps, the best novel yet written by a novelist of more than common wit, insight, and literary sense. ge * * SIR EDMUND C, COX, BART, of the Bombay District Police, has collected in “ John Carruthers, Indian Policeman,” a number of capital stories of the India he knows so well. Sir Edmund Cox has a power of the pen which is already well known through his “Short History of the Bombay Presidency,’ and _ these stories will add to his reputation. The book is published by Mess Cassell, and illustrated in appropriate style by an artist whose name ts net French Nan. given. “The Secret Kingdom,” by Frank Richardson, is a book that will appeal to Two a good many people, Novels will offend a good many others, and please some few who happen to be in the mood for a little frivolity. The secret kingdom itseli is a sort of Anthony Hope aflair. The heir to the crown has_ been educated in England, and ultimately, under very peculiar circumstances. comes into his throne; but the events which precede his obtaining it follow no kind of plan and no kind of order, The author's object has been to “ fool round (we can find no other expression for it) irresponsibly, parodying on the way most ot our popular novelists; and the result, if not altogether successful and not altogether in the best of taste, is undoubtedly amusing. BOOKS TO READ. Mrs. Brookfield and her Circle, by Charles and Frances Brookfield. (Pitman.) In Search of El Dorado, by A. } acdonald. (Unwin.: Jane Austen and her England, by G. F. Mitton (Methuen.) Mary Stuart, by Florence MacCunn. (Methuen.) John Carruthers, by Sir E.C, Cox, Bart. (Cassell. The Man from America, by Mrs. Henry de la Pasiure. .(Smith, Elder.) Barbara Rebell, by Mrs. Lowndes. The Professor's Legacy, (Arnold.) 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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. All the good reports of cocoa, of its digestibility, of its strengthening and Sustaining properties are especially true of Cadbuapy’s cocoa and Cadbury’s makes the lightest and most refined beverage. ee It's nicest, too, and most economical in use. GRANDE -MAISON:DE- BLANC PARIS. LONDON, W. 6, BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES. 62, NEW BOND STREET. (No Branch in America) Table © Bed Linen, Handkf’s, etc. Woven by Hand on our own Looms. LADIES’ LINGERIE LOUVET Freres, Proprietors. O. BOYER, Director, formerly of New York. vii.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND #5 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book. No. HE present year has been an event- ful one for Cardiff. The capital of Wales has become a city de jure as well as de fucto; its chief magistrate (as everybody knows) is now a Lord Mayor, and the museum and art libra’ of which it is justly proud, has been officially desig- nated the Welsh Museum of Natural History, Arts, and Antiquities. The insti- tution, which owes so much to the foster- ing care of Mr. John Ward, F. last recognised as having a national a local character. If ihe Library of Wales is at Aberystwith, the Museum of Wales (with its numerous features of varied interest) is at LXVII.—THE CARVED SPOONS OF WALES, the specimens which Mr. Johu Ward not unhappily designates as “bygones.” For many years past Mr. T. H. Thomas, R.C.A., has been in the habit of purchasing these rude examples of Welsh art in the home and sending them to Cardiff on loan. He has now finally presented the whole of his collection to the Welsh Museum. Of the Welsh “ by- gones" thus got together by the exertions of Mr. Thomas and others, by far the most characteristic are the metal rushlight-holders and the carved wooden spoons. The former will be described ona future occasion. For the moment our concern is solely with the more or less elaborately-carved spoons which for 1779-1879. fashioning of which an old quarryman in North Wales had devoted an entire fort- night. In South Wales the art has quite died ont. The finest Welsh carved spoons come from the cottages of Conway, Colwyn Bay, Llysfaen, Rbyl, and Carmarthen. Mr. John Ward points out that the “love” spoons have generally double shafts, or double shafts and bowls, with a common handle, thus typifying the union of heart and soul. These spoons clearly convey the idea “we two are one.” He adds: “It has been suggested that the term ‘spooning’ originated with these Welsh love-gifts, but the term probably comes from an CARVED WELSH SPOONS, With the loose rings and balls, showing the skill of the artist Cardiff, the Carthage, not the Chicago, of the twentieth century. In the matter of “ by- —the quaint and curious relics of past the Welsh They range gone phases of Welsh domestic life Museum is particularly rich. from coracles, clog-almanacks, and coffee- grinders to samplers, tally - sticks, triple- stringed harps, push-ploughs, shell-trumpets, pot-hangers, goffering trenchers, butter - boxes, oat-cake strike-a-lights, drinking chests, and irons, gresse cups, rolling-pins. The interesting folk-lore and curious cus- toms of primitive life in Wales, from pre- “ pigginses,” historic times down to the first half of the eighteenth century, when Wales from Cardiff westwards was to ninety-nine men out of a hundred practically a terra incognita, are reflected in the variety and abundance of (From the collecti n in t some time past have attracted the attention of the Welsh collector. For a long time these spoon’, the earliest of which bears the date 1779, were evidently love-tokens, carved by young men in their leisure moments, and presented to their sweethearts. Spoons of pewter were in vogue throughout many parts of England as the outward and visible signs of betrothal. From the one or the other doubtless originated the term “spooning.” The Welsh love-spoons are generally decorated with hearts and other kindred Some spoons were evidently cut as force puce and simple. They are distinguished by chains, loose rings, balls, ete., cut from a single block of wood. spoon-carve; eutwined symbols. a tour d The race of s is alinost extinct, but only ten years ago a very acquired by the curious specimen was Cardiff Museum, to the viii. Welsh National Museum at Cardiff.) WELSH “LOVE™ SPOONS. Examples of the eighteenth and early nineteenth_centuries. English source. were at one time regarded as an important item in a dornestic outfit, and one can well imagine a pair of spoons, silver or pewter, being regarded as the badge or token of prospective house- keeping. Wales was always a poor country. Hence the prevalence of thes: wooden spoons, the manufacture of which was within the Spoons knife." The ratsox d'étre wooden spoons of Wales is thus fully ex- plained. As clearly seen in the accompanying illustrations, the flat upper portion of the handle affording the best scope for artistic effort and ornimentation, it gradually deve- loped in size and importance until it quite overshadowed the diminished bowl at the other end. Such is the romantic history of the Welsh * love " spoon. B.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Nov. 18th, 1905. Restful jYights. Sleep comes most readily when there Is no digestive disturbance. Benger’s Food is so easy of assimilation that it is absorbed by the most delicate without the slightest irritation. Infants thrive on “Bengers,” and delicate and aged persons enjoyit, deriving comfort and nourishment when other foods disagree. The ILLUSTRAT. 1 “Infants do ren suitable for man} There is certain!) Benger’s Food is sold in Tins by Chemists, etc. everywhere. R.M.S.P. sreaw packer company, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. zo Days—f/7o. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUI and SPANISH MAIN, January and February Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as above. NDS neas round the IS Weeks, 70 — : as Rech Razor in a Case, BLACK HANDLES, 5/6. IVORY HANDLES, 7/6. PLEASURE TO USE- Wholesale: OSBORNE, GARRETT & Co., London, W, ix. ai CROWN PERFUME Ry yee 2 EXTRA CONCENTRATED SLE. ALN Crag Appt BLOSSOMS Of all chemists and siores- 2B 36. or direct 2'2 @ 39. post free. Mlgo in larger Sizes. “The Greatest of Card Games.” OUIT Quik = er om We We cannot too strongly recommend to you the New Game QUIT. It isa new game of extraordinary fascination. It is immensely popular both here and in America, and is now the largest selling game in the world. It is easily learned and captivating from the very start. The play is full of life, spirit, and constant opportunity for good judgment. It will delight your guests. You will not only like it, but like it very much. The sooner you play QUIT the sooner you will have found a new pleasure in games. QUIT. Club Edition (with the five suits in different colours) - - 2/6 Plain Edition 2/- At all Shops, or post paid by us promptly on receipt of Price. PARKER BROTHERS (ic.), LONDON: 11, LOVELL’S COURT, E.C. Sole Makers of QUIT, Bid, PIT, etc., ete.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIs Motoring Notes. HE Olympia Show which opens its doors to-day will contain a vast array of pleasure cars of every conceivable size, shape, horse-power, and price, to say nothing of large and important sections devoted to commercial vehicles varying from light delivery vans for small parcels, up to heavy steam lorries, motor- boats for sea and river use, accessories, tyres, clothing, and machinery. It is, there- fore, obviously impossible in the limited space at our disposal to give more than the briefest forecast of a very few of the more important exhibits. We have, accordingly, confined our description mainly to the pleasure cars, which are housed in the main building, and which we anticipate will be of the greatest interest to the majority of our readers. ‘ 4 * The Daimler stand is always a centre of attraction, but this year the firm will have the unique honour of exhibiting a new car especially built to the order of his Majesty the King. This is of the 35—45-h.p. type, with a 11-ft. wheel-base, and fitted with a six-seated side-entrance covered phaeton. Generally speaking, the 1906 Daimlers in- corporate no alterations of any moment, which is hardly a matter for surprise, con- sidering the high pitch of perfection reached during the past year. An additional lay shaft is now fitted on the opposite side of the engine to the cam shaft, for the chief purpose of driving the pump, although it can be also utilised for driving an additional ignition system, if desired. A safety catch has been added to the reverse lever, rendering it im- possible for the driver to make use of a for- ward gear while the reverse is engaged. The types for the coming season, according to present intentions, will be the 28—36-h.p., the 30--40-h.p., and the 35—45-h.p., each of which will be constructed in the three lengths of wheel-base, namely, 84-{t., 1o-ft., and 11-ft. * * Py The, Wolseley Company have prepared a very wide range of models for the coming year, most of which will be on view at Olympia. The Siddeley cars, to which the firm are devoting their chief energies, have been brought absolutely up-to-date, and will be found to compare in point of design, workmanship, and material with the best vehicles on the market. The famous 12-h.p. two-cylinder model, which underwent a 5,o00-mile road trial last winter under the observation of the Automobile Club, when it covered a distance of 4,500 miles without a mechanical stop, will be shown, fitted with a standard side-entrance body with hood and glass screen. The transmission has been altered from the side chain to the live axle system, which has also been adopted for the new 15-h.p. four-cylinder car, of which a chassis will be on view. The latter sells at £425 without body, and will be one of the cheapest high-class cars in the building. Last year’s 18-h.p. model will have a larger engine, a new gear- box with the popular gate system of lever control, and many other important improvements, notably in the lubrication and ignition. The latter is the new high-tension Simms-Bosch magneto, having a separate distributor, which is arranged as part of the mechanism of the motor, the contact breaker being enclosed in the magneto itself. A reserve ignition is also fitted, which can be brought into operation by means of a special switch. In addition, there - are two higher-powered cars, of 25-h.p, and 32-h.p. respectively. A specimen of the single-cylinder 6-h.p. car, which has earned such an excellent name for reliability and hill- climbing during the past two years, will be staged, fitted with a two-seated body and a glass screen and leather hood. A feature of special interest will be the huge Siddeley racer built to the order of Mr. Lionel de Rothschild for this year’s Eliminating Trials in the Isle of Man. * * The six-cylinder Napier has become so popular during the past year, on account of the extraordinary flexibility of its engine, and the smooth and easy running of the car, that Messrs. S. F. Edge appear to be devoting the greater portion of their attention to this particular type. Out of the four cars to be seen on the firm's stand three will be specimens of the new 4o-h.p. six-cylinder model. One of these will be fitted with a limousine body constructed on the most luxurious lines. The interior accommodates five passengers, three on a_ broad seat across the back of the carriage, and two in large revolving chairs. Folding polished wood tables on either side are provided, so arranged as to join together in the centre when in use, but which can be stowed away out of sight when not required. If desired the car can be used practically as an open vehicle. The windows at the back of the driver’s seat and in the door are made to drop down, those at the side are arranged to hinge one over the other, and that at the back may be turned up under the roof, The only fixed windows are those at the corners. The driver is protected by a canopy and a large glass THE 24-H.P. “IRIS” MARINE ENGINE One of the newest launch motors, now being exhibited at Olympia by Messrs. Perman and Co. ‘K; -y Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. STAND No. 42. “> 20 /2 5 H.P. (eros tcaaxe 35 H.P. 45 H.P. 70 H.P. Soio CGonoossionnairos: DUCROS MERCEDES, Lr. 127/130, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C. 3s20 OERRARt ARD. wynUENees: Le tonoon” Authorised neene as under :— Liverpool, Chester, Preston & Manchester, J. A. Lawton we. Lon: ae , J. E. Hutton, Ltd. Glasgow, Rennie & Prosscr. Edial argh, ri ae all & Son OLYMPIA ALL-BRITISH TOURING CARS. ————_—£=£*=={Kz_E__{£*—*"VH""_*_*_Z_{_*_{_{”"EZ«~*><~«;~=z&z{z=z{ZE{ZE{Z{Z{Z{7{[{Z[Z[""—"=SN=@@=®=™—™—=D=*”:===™” Whether you are visiting the Exhibition to buy a 6h.p. Light Car ora big Landaulette, do not fail to see the NEW MODELS on these two Stands. ey represent the best vine in their respective classes. TRIALS FREE. Full particulars from London Showrooms: 127-130, LONG ACRE, W.C. —=—=—=========[{={={={={={={x={={={==—={_{__"_"_"_—SYS—X—X—STST—ss—s_s=== The Gold Medal Winners. |

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS MOTORING NOTES. sc een in front, which can be made to slide into the roof. le rear portion ot the latter is constructed to carry luggage, and steps are ggag fitted at the side to facilitate loading and unloading. The interior fittings include roller blinds and silk curtains, electric lights complete with switches, and an_ electric indicator by which the occupants of the carriage can communicate with the driver by day or night. Another interesting exhibit on this stand will be an 18-h.p. landaulette hung on cee springs, a novelty in motor-vehicle construc- tion which several prominent firms are now adopting for the first time. The chassis itself is of a very peculiar type, especially designed for use in London and large towns. The car is chain-driven, but the chains and sprockets are placed inside the frame, so as not to interfere with the side doors to the carriage body. Only the landaulette body itself will be slung on cee springs, the rest of the car having its own springs of the semi-elliptic type. The interior upholstery is of drab cloth, and the fittings are of a very luxurious description. The price of the landaulette complete is £950. The Scottish makers are rapidly acquiring a prominent position in the motor industry, and conspicuous among the firms from over the Border who are exhibiting at Olympia are the Argyll Company, who have recently erected new works of enormous extent. Five vehicles will be seen on their pleasure car stand, and particular attention will be claimed by a chassis of the new four-cylinder 14—16-h.p. model, in which part ol the engine is cut away in order to illustrate the working action of the valves and pistons. A complete car of this type, with a neat little landaulette body seating two iuside, will be on view, and the exhibit will be completed by a 16—2o-h.p. double landaulette, a side-entrance phaeton of the same power, and a 10—12-h.p. light car with side-entrance body, painted white, upholstered in red leather, and seated for five persons. Since the last show many alterations and improvements have been introduced into also the Argyll cars, prominent amongst which may be noted an alteration in the shape of the dashboard, the widening of the side doors, and the fitting of a luggage carrier at the rear. ssag A new steering gear has been devised, and the back axle has been redesigned with ball bear- ings throughout. Roller bearings have been adopted for the gear-box, and generally speak ing the mechanism of the car has been brought thoroughly up to date. The firm intend to pay considerable attention in future to the commercial vehicle, and a couple of light delivery vans will be exhibited on a separate stand. It wasintended to enter some examples of heavier cars, but it was found to be impossible to complete them in the show. time for * The market for Mercédés cars in this country is a very important one, and the great German firm have, we understand, made a special effort to complete their new models in time for the opening of the exhibition, where they will be seen (so it is hoped at the time of writing) on the stand of Du Cros, Mercédés, Limited, the British agents. During the present year the smallest model was the 28—32-h.p., but for 1go6 the makers will construct a 20—25-h.p. type, especially designed to take a double landaulette body for town use, models will be of 35-h.p., spectively. The latter car w The larger 5-h.p., and 7o-h.p. as recently described A SERVICEABLE AND WELL-TESTED TOURING CAR. in our columns, and we understand that many of its new features, notably the Mors type of gear-box, will be adopted on all next year's Mercédés. Ball bearings will be used on the crank shafts of all types except the smallest. Du Cros, Mercédés will also exhibit specimens of the well-known British-built Ariel and Swift cars. There will be much of interest to be seen on the stands of Messrs. J. I. Thornycroft and Co., who are exhibiting in the marine, commercial, and pleasure-car sections. Two complete launches will be shown in the annexe, together with several petrol motors, and a novelty in the shape of a two-cylinder gas engine. On the firm’s stand in the central hall will be four of their well-known cats, including a specimen of the new 14-hp. light model, fitted with a four-cylinder ine, which exhibits several important de- partures from the firm’s standard practice. The valves, which are mechanically operated, are inverted, and open direct into the top of the combustion chamber, each valve being marine suction e operated singly by a separate rocking lever. These levers are actuated by means of tappet rods, worked directly from the cams, the cam shaft being enclosed in a casing bolted to the top of the cylinders. By taking off the end cover of this casing the whole cam shaft, together with its bearings, can be drawn out for examination. In the general arrangement of the mechanism this car follows the lines of the well-known 20-h.p. and 24-h.p. Thornycrofts, the clutch being of the friction disc type, and the transmission on the pro- peller shaft system. A handsome 24-h.p. limousine will be staged, similar to that which has been used during the past summer by H.R.H. Princess Christian. The 3o-h.p. six-cylinder Ariel car, which the Ariel Motor Company are showing at Olympia. xii.

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NAVY AND ARMY THE KING. Nov. lgth, 1905. Manufactured throughout by the New Engine Company, Acton Hill Works, London, W. DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE. THE FAMOUS CAR. Designed and Constructed by the well-known engineers to the FRENCH AND BRITISH NAVIES. Magnificent Workmanship. Superb Finish. STAND 58 OLYMPIA. Sole Concessionnaires— BURLINGTON CARRIAGE CO., Ltd., 315 & 317, Oxford Street, London, W. TELEPHONE ON STAND. ‘TELEGRAMS: ‘‘CURRICLE.” xiii. The New Car. The Sensation of the Show. The Smartest Car for the Park. The most comfortable for long-distance travelling. Olympia, Nov. 17th to 24th, Stand 91. The MODERN CAR has SIX CYLINDERS. Whenever “six-cylinder” is mentioned, remember was the first to introduce SIX CYLINDERS. The Napier System is being copied all over the World. Z CXLINDE NAPIER * The Finest Exhibition the World has ever seen will undoubtedly be the NAPIER STAND 6l, OLYMPIA. For SMOOTHNESS & QUIETNESS of RUNNING, ECONOMY of TYRES, COMFORT with EFFICIENT SPEED & FLEXIBILITY. The Six-Cylinder Naplae ran from Brighton to Edinburgh on the Top-Speed Gear only, atask which has hitherto been deemed impossible of accomplishment. Try a Six-Cylinder Go to the Naple Napler at Olympia. Ss. F. EDGE, Ltd., Works, ten minutes’ 14, NEW BURLINGTON ST., drive from Olympia. LONDON, Ww.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS MOTORING NOTES. The Gladiator cars have been popular in this country for many years past, and it is hoped that several of the new 1906 models will arrive in time to be shown at Olympia. Hitherto these cars have always been chain-driven, but, following the present trend of fashion, the makers have adopted the propeller shaft and live axle system of trans- mission in the smaller types. These latter consist of two-cylinder cars, of 10-h.p. and 12-h.p. respectively, and a 14-h.p. four-cylinder model designed especially for landaulette or phaeton bodies. The chain-driven Gladiators will be the 24—28-h.p., the 30—32-h.p., and a six-cylinder car of 3o-h.p., giving about 34 to 35-h.p. on the brake. The makers have finally abandoned the armoured wood frame, and in future pressed steel will be used for all types. Two complete systems of ignition will be filted—the new Gianoli magneto and a synchronised high-tension single coil and accumulator ignition. The bonnets will be of the Mercédés shape, with strong honeycomb radiators, and both the carburettor and the lubrication sj been considerably improved. On s of 18-h.p. and up- wards, the Mercédés type of gear-box and the gate system of single lever control have been adopted. The inlet valves on the larger models will have a variable lift, controlled by a lever on the steering column. Generally speaking, the Gladiators have been brought entirely up-to-date, and as the prices have, if anything, been somewhat lowered, while at the same time increasing the horse-power of each type, there is little doubt that these cars will meet with even greater favour during the coming year. * Messrs. Humber apparently do not con- template any radical alterations in their two standard models, which have proved so uniformly successful during the past season. There will be several specimens on view of the 16—20-h.p. Beeston car with various styles of bodies, notably a double phaeton “ Roi des Belges" with side entrance, and constructed to seat five persons comfortably. One or two examples of the 10o—12-h.p. Coventry-built Humber will also be staged. The latter car, by the way, is still the cheapest four-cylinder machine of established reputation at present on the market, although it has been found necessary to raise the price — slightly since it was first introduced about a year ago. Many of the leading makers, both British and foreign, have come to recognise the demaud for a high-class car of medium power at a reasonable price, and those in search of a vehicle of this description should make a point of inspecting the new 12—16-h.p, Fiat. This model will, we are informed, embody all the important features of the well-known 16-h.p. and 24-h.p. cars turned out by the Italian firm, including the multiple-disc type of clutch, gear leve ranged on the gate system, ball bear- gs, special method of forced lubrication, low tension ignition, and chain transmission. The new car has a wheel-base of 9-{t. 5-in., and weighs complete about a ton. With English landaulette body and complete outfit of lamps and tools it will be sold at 525 guineas, Two landaulette limousines, of 16-h.p. and 24-h.p. respectively, will also be shown. In the marine section will be found the famous racing-boat, “ Fiat X.,”" which was illustrated in our columns last summer. Commercial vehicles will also be shown by this firm, including a 24-h.p. shooting-brake designed for station work and general country work. ir THE SILENT SUNBEAM. The Delaunay-Belleville Company's exhibit will consist of four cars, of 16-h.p., 2o-h.p., 28-h.p., and 4o-h.p. respectively. The entry of the great boiler-making firm into the motor in- dustry caused widespread interest a year ago, and their first cars were a leading feature of the last Paris and Olympia shows. The work- manship, of course, is of the highest class, and the design embodies many excellent features, notably the provision for positive lubrication for every bearing, even the small end of the connecting-rods being provided for, and no bearing being dependent on drip or splash feed. The system employed is a patent one, and has been used by the firm for many years on steam engines of every size, up to 1,800-h.p. The Burlington Carriage Company are the agents in this country, and will exhibit, in conjunction with the cars, various specimens of their coachwork, notably a landaulette especially designed for town work in addition to ordinary touring, and a_ magnificent limousine with a seating capacity of five in the interior and two outside. It will be quickly evident to the visitor to Olympia that the makers are now devoting their chief energies to the covered car, and many firms, for the first time in their history, are constructing special types of chassis for town work, for which a short wheel-base with a wide lock of the steering wheels is a great advantage. Thus, the Mors Company will stage a 14-hp. landaulette with the motor under the driver's seat, and Messrs. C. S. Rolls place the engine of their new eight-cylinder car in the same position. The standard Mors models, so far as we have been able to ascertain, have not undergone any radical improvements, although some minor alterations have been made in the A new 1906 mod-l, 16—20-h.p. car, now being shown at Olympia, on Messrs. John Marston's stand. Xiv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. By Appointment to By Appointment to i HM. The King. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales THE WORLD” | says: * Hill climbs are all the rage now, anda good many interesting events have been carried out. A recent excellent hill-climb was held at Glossop of tue conteat ie thres mailes long, aud chere was AN IMPORTANT a head wind to take into account. HUMBERS ANNOUNCE MENT. WENT UP ‘TWO STEPS AT A TIME,’ and in one of the classes (all being according to 2 lies DAIMLER MOTOR Co., price) were first and third. . —The World, October 3rd, 1905. Ltd., beg to announce that, in OLYMPIA eaitlatiareas PRICES : consequence of the great success of SHOW. | sMooTH-RUNNING| £270 0 0 the Daimler Car, they have extended HUMBER =O ° ° eS 5 STAND 8. Pte ne £472 10 0 their premises and are nowin possession HUMBER, LTD., B2=S7°%, (Nott) of greatly increased facilities of manu- fi 's @ COVENTRY. j LONDON: 32, Holborn Viaduet, Holborn Gireus, E.C. facture. Their complete system of standardization and the economies produced by large production have enabled them to reduce their prices A RIGHT ROYAL EXCHANGE! TWO-CYLINDER GLADIATOR (1906 Type), FREE OF ALL COST in exchange for an old GLADIATOR Two-Cylinder CAR that holds the best record for reliability substantially, as follows :— WE ARE OFFERING A NEW 10 H.P. REDUCED FROM 28-h.p. 84ft. wheel- base Chassis . . £700 to £590 3o-h.p. 84ft. wheel- base Chassis . . £825 to £690 35-h.p. 83ft. wheel- base Chassis . £1,050 to £890 AUTOMOBILE SHOW AT OLYMPIA. Inspect our other 1906 MODELS OLYMPIA STAND 635 THE GLADIATOR CO. (ENGLAND), 8-9, Long Acre, Lendon, W.C. Teleyrams—"*Gladihood, London.” Telephone —1394 Gerrard. Asw. STAND 62. THE Daimler Motor Co. (1904), Ltd. 219-229, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, COVENTRY. LONDON, W.C. an gereral behaviour. PARTICULARS ON REQUEST. XV.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS MOTORING NOTES. lubrication and the clutch. The firm's exhibits will also include a huge double phaeton to carry eight person on a 40—52 h.p. chassis. This car will be provided with a new patent glass screen, called a “ pare-brise.” * * * The American motor industry will be well represented by the White Steam Cars, the Oldsmobiles, and the Wintons. The new White is rated nominally at 18-h-p., and from personal experience we have no hesitation in saying that it is an even better hill-climber than the 1905 15 h.p. model, while the increased se permits of very wide side entrance . Acchassis and two complete cars will own, one of the latter being fitted with a very handsome English-built landaulette body and priced at £700. The Oldsmobile has ceased to be a mere runabout, and the two new models for the coming year, which will be shown by Messrs. Jarrott and Letts, are on conventional lines, with vertical engine in front, and sliding gear and live axle trans- mission. A chassis of each will be on view, the larger having a four-cylinder 20-h.p. motor, and the smaller a two-cylinder motor of 12-h.p. Both are suitable for side entrance bodies. There will also be shown a number of the well-known 7-h.p. standard runabouts, which have been improved in several ways. 3 * Several improvements in detail have been made in the 20-h.p. Brotherhood cars, which first made their appearance at the last Olympia Show. An entirely new model of 40-h.p. has been designed for the coming season, the first specimen of which will be on view this week. The smaller type will be shown with a double phaeton body, with a detachable brougham top and interchangeable folding leather hood. It has seating accommodation for six persons, and has been built especially to the order of Earl Fitzwilliam, in whose colours —yellow, picked out with black—it is painted. Another firm which will exhibit, for the first time in its history a vertical cylinder car, after adhering for years to the horizontal type, is the Arrol Johnston Company, which, as the Mo- car Syndicate, made a name in the industry by building a solid-looking vehicle with big wheels known as a “dog-cart.” Its first departure from this type was the fast and somewhat rakish machine which astonished the majority of motorists by winning the Tourist Trophy Race in September last. This particular model, which is driven bya horizontal engine similar to that used on the old “ dog-cart,” has been reduced to 12—15-h.p., and modified in several respects so as to render it more suitable for ordinary work. Inits altered form it will be seen in public for the first time at Olympia. An entirely new type will also be shown by the firm. This has a four-cylinder vertical engine rated at 24—30-h.p., low tension ignition, a Hele-Shaw clutch, and a gear drive. Both these cars will be fitted with side entrance bodies, and are certain to attract a great amount of attention. The New Engine Company is one of several firms whose cars will make their first public appearance at Olympia. We have not had an opportunity of inspecting these vehicles, but we are informed that they are of somewhat original design, and embody many novelties in the details of their mechanism. The ignition and carburation are positively controlled by the governor, and the drive is by worm and wheel specially constructed to secure high efficiency and long life. All the chassis is available for the carriage body, the usual * profusion. bonnet in front being entirely absent. These cars are built throughout at the company’s works at Acton, and at the time of writing it was hoped to have a chassis, a double landaulette, and a touring model ready in time for the opening of the exhibition. Another car of very interesting design will be that shown by Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth, and Co., who are making a speciality of a 12—16-h.p. landaulette, four of which will be seen on their stand. This carriage closely follows the lines of the ingenious and silent-running Wilson and Pilcher, which was for some time built by the great Newcastle firm of engineers. *™ + * Tyres and accessories of varied descriptions will monopolise every available foot of space in the galleries, and the practical motorist will, no doubt, find many novelties to interest him. Tyres form a somewhat unattractive display, but several of the great makers are bringing out improvements which will be worth atten- tion. The Collier Company have a new light tyre, in which the fixing by wires and hooks is replaced by the usual beaded edge and rim flange. Messrs. Moseley are also bringing out a new tyre, and Dunlops, Michelins, and Con- tinentals will be displayed in the usual We hear of a new and ingenious tyre lever which the makers of the Pullman non-skid bands are placing on the market, and which is designed to lessen the labour of removing a refractory cover. Messrs. Harvey Frost and Co. have brought out a new portable vulcaniser, which will enable the motorist to effect his own repairs to both outer covers and inner tubes. The new light for motor lamps, which we recently described in these columns, will be shown by Messrs. Weldhen and Bleriot, who will also have a large display of their ordinary acetylene headlights. THE NEW 1906 MERCEDES LANDAULETTE Which is on view among the cars exhibited by Messrs. Ducros Mercédes, Limited, on Stand No. 42. xvi Digitized by es oogle

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. 15-20 h.p. 4 CYLINDERS 8-11 hp. 3 [PANHARD: LEVASSOR CYLINDERS 1906 Models. 8-II_ h.p. 15-20 h.p. LONG LONG CHASSIS, CHASSIS, suitable for | suitable for LANDAU- LANDAU- LETTES LETTES and SIDE and SIDE ENTRANCE | ENTRANCE PHAETONS | PHAETONS £520 £480 HARVEY DU CROS, 14, Regent Street, London, S.W. France’s Finest HO' DER OF THE BLUE RIBAND . . OF THE TOURING WORLD. . The Pyrénées Cup. To understand the meaning of ‘Silence, Speed, Confort, Power on Hillsand Reliability,” arrange at STAND 89 FOR A FREE TRIAL. On View at 1906 Models will be found to meet the require- ments of al sections of the Automobile World. OLYMPIA Sole English Concessionnaires : 9 CHAS. JARROTT & LETTS, Ltd., 45 . Marib h St., W. ee eee STAND 60. 36 5 rard. a “Jer Authorised Agents: Victor:a Carriage Works, Ld., 24 & 121, Long Acre, W.C. AWW. $y, son scans ee eer <p a OLYMPIA SHOW stwo vie. IN THE ANNEXE 4S CARS FOR HIRE BY DAY, WEEK, OR MONTH. a ee ached john ocprebertg g GPP ect rn rss "OR Telegcams: ‘Cannstatt, London." Telephone No. 10,714 Centra. ‘SS Xvii.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Fashions of To-day & To-morrow. OVELTIES in motor fashions are almost too numerous to elaborate upon, and now that the motor exhibition has opened to admit those eager to purchase all the latest cars and accessories, the female world is as usual to the fore, and the thousands of charming motor-coats sold during the last week or two would cause not a little surprise. Fur coats naturally lead the A NEW MOTOR-HAT IN TABAC BROWN. (Charles Lee, Sloane Street, W.) way, aud are certainly the most cosy and comfortable wear at this season of the year. Beaver seems a very favourite fur, of course after sables and sealskins, and is very rich and warm in colouring. The nutria, which closely resembles this, although not nearly so expensive, looks remarkably well, especially when it has cuffs and a big collar of some contrasting fur. One I saw the other day was trimmed with point fox and lined with grey squirrel. Another in pony fur, in a lovely shade of brown, had a deep musquash collar, and was in loose sac shape, with very full wide sleeves. There is also a new rough make of cloth, for those who cannot indulge in the luxury of furs, made in an iron grey shade, and only to be obtained in Paris, which, lined with grey squirrel and trimined with chinchilla, looks quite delightful, and has the advantage of not showing dust. The all-important motor- hat is undergoing a great change, and some of the newest models are most fascinating and dainty. At Charles Lee’s, of Sloane Street renown—who has lately extended his premises, and made of them a very paradise, to tempt his numerous clientele still more than before— I saw seme of the most novel creations, the two latest of which I was javoured with perinission to photograph, and reproduce here. The one is a tabac brown round turban shape, with a velvet brim. It has two beautifully coloured veil of mousseline de soie is in delightful contrast to the tone of the hat, and forms a most becoming ensemble. The other is a quaint shape in navy blue glacé, with bands of white round the crown. shaded brown wings, one at each side, The champagne- The thick lace veil is so arranged as to form, when thrown back, a trimming to the hat, and the blue mousseline veil is drawn round the throat, or it can be worn as shown in the illustration. The back of the hat has a protecting screen in glacé, terminating in two cravat ends, which can be fastened round tke neck and form a bow. I must not forget a pearl grey motor-hat with novel mushroom crown and curved brim, that had two pert little squirrels cunningly arranged at one side, These are fair-weather hats and for short journeys and town wear. For comfort, however, nothing beats the real motor cap, be it in leather, cloth, velvet, or fancy tweed. Boots for motoring are to be lined with soft fur, white or grey. Gloves also are lined in this way. Antelope skin is much used for gloves; it is very soft and warm, and not quite so cumbersome as the fur-lined article. White still promises to be the winter colour, even for motoring. A pretty and inexpensive white coat and cap can be made in the thick white friezes used for children's cloaks, and they really havea charming effect, and can be easily cleaned. One of the most important items of a woman's toilette, and especially of the motoring woman, is the corset. Can you imagine anything more utterly disastrous to pleasure than a long journey in an uncomfortable corset? For however luxuriously upholstered your car may be, you have more or less to retain the one position. This at its best is a little tiring after two or three hours; but add to it a stiff bone or any slight pressure, produced by the corset, and you have actual torture. But as I have mentioned before, there are such improvemen|s on the old style of these, that you can secure perfect freedom and ease, without looking at all unshapely. I am sorry to say it is more than breathed aloud that the “wasp waist” threatens us still. 1 was amused at reading in one of the many papers lately that the “ butterfiy waist” was the latest style of corset. Can any of my readers te'l me what a “butterfly waist” resembles? I am afraid my imagination cannot paint such a picture, and I doubt whether even an artist could accomplish the miracle. I told you last week of the curious crowd of men watching the working of an automaton corset bust. I found, when I could get close enough to examine it, it was the weli- known “ Alibert Corset,” which of course comes from Paris, where it is a general favourite, particularly with ladies given to embonpoint. The novelty is in the busk, which has a patent spring, and allows the figure to bend and move about in almost any form, It is well worth seeing, this cleverly-constructed figure. I have not yet had the courage to try the effect of one of these corsets, although I now remember having the whole thing explained to me last year by the clever Mme. A. herself Ey ae ae ae be x 2 > ae ce. rr Fee A SMART MOTOR-HAT IN NAVY BLUE GLACE, (Charles Lee, Sloane Street, W.) There is a “Tricot Corset" on the market that.seems delightfully comfortable, and makes your waist really small without pressure; 1 believe this can be had at Messrs. Debenham and Freebody’s of Wigmore Street. One word to those who want a wasp waist: in this corset you can actually wear a “nineteen inch,” even if your other corsets do measure twenty-one, and yet feel comfortable. R. D. (trom copyright photographs by the Dover Street Studios, W.) xvii.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 18th, 1905. THORNYCROFT OLYMPIA EXHIBITION, Nov. 17th to 25th. Car Stand No. 57. Marine Motors and Boats, No, 141. JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., Ltd., CHISWICK, W. The Finishing Touch to the Table IS A BOTTLE OF THE GENUINE HARVEY'S SAUCE MADE FROM THE ORIGINAL CENTURY-OLD RECIPE AND NOW KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS LAZENBY'S | HARVEY'S Its mellowness and delicate flavour enhance without disguising the taste, whether it be used with Hot or Cold Meats, Fish, Poultry, Game, etc., and is therefore a TRUE SAUCE, appealing to the educated palate in a manner approached by no other sauce in the world. A STRIKING SIGN Sold by all Grocers and Stores and used at the chief Hotels of superiority is found by analysts, when they subject this and Restaurants. choice spirit to thorough examination. They declare it to be mellowed to the perfection of flavour by great age; thus proving excellence. Inferior spirit refuses to develop no matter how long stored. E. Lazenby & Son, Ltd., London, England. BERYS macazine. L of Sir Lees Knowles, Bart., Jack London writes a com- H. Alexander, the Rugby In- C'S Fry writes'‘KickingCom " M.P., describes the duels of plete “story, illustrated by ternational, contributes “The mundments,” Illustrated, and R. J Meqedy nrites on German Korps-Students. Caton Woodville. Art of Collaring."’ contributes ‘‘ Straight Talk." Cycling Improvements. FRY’S MAGAZINE. Facsimile of Cover. December Number Ready November 18th. D. : G2. THE OUTDOOR MAGAZINE OF HUMAN INTEREST. §)}.: XIN.

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Nov. 18th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — VIL. — Count Carps.—The rule about count cards or honours at Quit is, in our opinion, very clear, and it is surprising that some players, generally ladies, we are sorry to say, Irequently misconstrue it. Here is the rule: “A5 and Aro are count cards, and are so marked. Whoever plays A5 has five points immediately added to his score. Whoever plays Ato has ten points.” It is complained that this rule interrupts quick play by calling the attention o! the player who is scoring from his game. There should be no such distraction. We do not know how cricket could be played if the wicket-keeper were required to keep a record of the runs, or if cover point were made to keep the bowling analysis. ‘This would never do. Neither does the same principle answer at Quit. The scorer should be a non-player, like the Master of the Ceremonies at Pro- gressive Whist or Progressive Pit, and it can be arranged that players should score in turn alter cach too has been attained. The scorer should use one of the regulation Quit Scoring Blocks, which are infinitely preferable to ordinary improvised sheets of paper. The count cards will, of course, be entered by him as they are played, and there is no need, and should be no need, at a well-regulated Quit table to call his attention to A5 and Ato. This would a of the errors, which are very disquieting, arising as they do from thoughtlessness or lack of knowledge, which mar the harmony ot the game. Ernors anout Count Carps.—The chief error is the following: A5 and A1o are count cards. Therefore, all fives and tens are counts, and five and ten respectively should be scored by every player of B5, C5, Ds, and E5, and of Bio, C10, Dio, and E10. “ But as for logic, tyrant man admits ‘Tis waste of time to argue with a woman !"’ Notwithstanding Mr. Gilbert’s Princess, we would still strive to dissipate this pitiful error. The Countess, whose errors at Pit (as the Queen of Society grand) as well as at Quit are by this time tolerably well known. is once more the head and front of the offending. The author of “Quips on Quit” has epitomised her latest achievement in the familiar style: “* How exultant the Countess grew when She cried out to the Quit Girl, ‘ Mark 10." Said the girl, ‘ That amount Cannot rank as a Count, For it was not an A you played then!'"' ‘The Quit Giri was quite right, and properly resented the interference, for as the final rnle ot Quit says, * The scorer should sce that the count cards, A5and Ato, if played, are recorded for the player.” Quit in THE Traixnn—We have heard of Bridge in the train and Pit in the train. Now Railway Quit seems to be coming along, and with the prominence of Quit on the bookstalls makes this very probable. This is what will happen: “(In their Pullman, our merchants, no doubt, Their new Quit cards are never without; When the journey is done, Says the guard, full of fun, “Will you please, Sirs, to Quit and run out.'"” Quit pe Luxe.—Last year we called atten- tion to the need of a smarter edition of Pit for fashionable card partics; but though a few sample boxes were made to order by Messrs. De la Rue and Co., these boxes q not generally on the market. Now, r, we are pleased to see that the proprietors of Quit have already introduced a “Quit de Luxe.” This consists of a gold blocked leatherette box, containing two gold- edged packs of Quit, and two scorers of the usual We would prefer to see the details of scoring on the back ot the scoring blocks, after the fashion of some Bridge scorers, instead of the advertising matter which now occupies the space in question. For this new shilling edition we are gratetul, and it will be much in nm, but we still demand for the card party se. feel the need of Progressiy the badges and other requisites for a “ driv Lucky Tarte. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Tue Royal Mail Steam Packet Company have, in conjunction with the Cunard Steam- ship Company, made arrangements for booking passengers vid New York to Jamaica. The port of departure is Liverpool, and the rates of passage are extraordinarily cheap—cabin fares trom £11. ConsipDERaBLE interest attaches to the Exhibition of Photographs now being held at 40, Strand, due both to the pictures themselves and the distinguished names of the exhibitors. At the head of the list is H.M. the Queen, whose pictures are of unique interest. The five photographic studies by which Princess Victoria is represented are noticeable for an appreciation ot the artistic effects to be obtained by the use of a Kodak in the half-lights. TuereE are few Christmas presents more acceptable than a box of good cigars; but for the donor the difficulty is sometimes to find a cigar that will satisfy the taste of the recipient. ‘hose who are in doubt should try Messrs. Beddome and Baker's Lord Kosebery Habana brand. The tobacco of the 1903 and 1go4 crops for this cigar having proved excellent in flavour and aroma, there has been a big demand, and the cigars have been pronounced by those who have tried them delicate to the palate and superior in burning qualities. Samples of the Lord Rosebery and other cigars may be obtained at varying prices from Messrs. Beddome and Baker at 147, Leadenhall Street, E.C. A Sr. Anpkew’s Day concert will be held at the Quecn’s Hall on Thursday, November 30, under the direction of N. Vert. Among those who will contribute to the programme are Miss Iona Robertson, Miss Carmen Hill, Mr. Roderick McLeod, Mr. W. A. Peterkin, and the Glasgow Select Choir. Any picture by Mr. W. L. Wyllie, A.R.A., is interesting, but his “ Trafalgar, 1805,” is especially good. The pictur eae th moment when Nelson in the “ Victory” ed the “ Redoutable™ (74), while the “Teme re,” under Captain Harvey, fell foul of both ships. It was during this phase of the action that Nelson was wounded. A fac-simile repro- duction of this picture has been prepared, and copies nay be obtained from the Avenue Press, Limited, 6, Bouverie Street, for 10s. 6d. Signed artist's proots may also be had at the price of £3 3s. Ox Lord Mayor's “Show Day Mr. P. W. vser entertained to lunch and tea, at er’s Royal Hotel, 120 boys from Hospital, 200 girls from king Edward s School, and 150 children of the Ragged School Union. Tue O.P. Club are ing a complimentary Bohemian Dinner to Mr. Carl Hentschel on November 24, at the Criterion. Mr. Hentschel was one ot the pioncers of the Playgoers’ Club, and has acted as hon. treasurer of the O.P. Club since its inception in 1go00. w. Mr. P. Cremizu-Javar, J.P., chairman of the Executive Committee, Naval Exhibition, Earl's Court. presided last week at a meet- ing of the honorary general committee, held at the Criterion Restaurant, and announced that the Naval, Shipping, and Fisheries Exhibition had been responsible for over £2,676 being collected for distribution among the various Naval and mercantile charities. This total includes a sum of £1,000 contributed by the London Exhibitions Limited. Tuer beauty of colour and form, alike in costume and in the “interiors of palaces and villas, which marked the period of the sixteenth century Italy, is turned to scenic account by the modern revivers of many Shakespearian plays. The latest instance of a worthy revival of Shakespeare is that of “The Merchant of Venice,” by Mr. Arthur Bourchier, at the Garrick Theatre. The costumes are lovely, and among the curious old-world furniture supplied by Messrs. Oetzmann of Hampstead Road, W., are two very notable pieces—a quaint old coffer of marble and gold, and a fine old chest of carved oak. AND HIS Amusements. 1S MAJESTY’S. MR. TREE Every Evening at 8 o'clock. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised ediby i, Comyns Carr. Fagin fi fr. TREE. Nancy Miss Constance COLLIER. Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (MR. Watts) open 10 to 10. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WyNDHAM. Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon's Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames* Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GeorGE Epwarpes To-night and Every Evening at 8.30 Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEB, Matinees and Evenings. MPERIAL. Mr LEWIS WALLER. Every Evening at 8.45. THE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro At8.15,a farce by W.W Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30. Box Office ro to ro. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. YRIC. Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET. Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Davis. enings, 8.15 Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUI MOON. HAFTESBURY THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager : THOMAS W. RYLEY. To-Nicut and Every EVENING, at 8 45 MR. ARTHUR BOURCHIER'S COMPANY, and the entire Garrick Theatre production of THE WALLS OF JERICHO. By ALFRED SuTRO. Matinee, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15 Box Office open ro till 10. Telephone 6867 Gerrard YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, Sin CHaRLES WyNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE, Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. | This Evening at 9.0. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3. Eille Marion AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CuHaRLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15. THE, CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. MPIRE THEATRE.—Every Evening at 8.15 An original divertissement, ‘‘' THE BUGLE CALL.” “A REVUE," by George Grossmith, Junr., and Selected Varieties. Matinee Saturdays at 2.15 Manager, Mr. H. J. Hitcuins.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. CONTENTS PAGE. Nov. 25th, 1905, PAGE. Frontispiece: Mr. Henry D. Harben : - 197 The Traveller— Some Cornish Winter Resorts . - 218 The March of Events 5 < : ey - 198 Rugby Football x : s 3 a 220 Scotland and New Zealand : : o: (RE The Entente Cordiale in Japan 221 The Motor: On Highway and Seaway 202 Literary Notes : ’ : - : + 222 On the Links : . : : . 204 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— Political Pen Pictures—In and Out of Parliament, 209 No. LXVIIL.—Old Magazines: Their [lustrations The Parisians of Paris—Tea and Tea rooms 210 and Illustrators P Under the Burgee . . : es 212 The Racing Season . % 3 5 % The Wedding of the Adriatic ‘ 213 Motoring Notes ‘ * The Navy as an Aid to Scicnce 214 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow Plays and Players . 5 216 Here, There. and Everywhere ‘ TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THe Kino can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. Y (Population 35,605). PREMIER HEALTH TORQUAY fe8oRr? Bacvaied climate, Warm ia winter. Sunshine-land, Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. TORQUA Irreproachable water supply and perfect » Sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. ' Medicated baths of all kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. 6. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. VERE HOTEL, Facing Kensington Palace, ‘rom 10%. per day. BROADWALK HOTEL, De Vere Gardens, Kensington, From gs. per day’ BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Ideal Residence. EASTBOURNE HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. 5 Private "Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. BeRGANN, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.’ Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English ciety. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTENAT, Manager. PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. SICILY'S LEADING HOTEL. Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. PACHLER, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. SHIPPING. MOROCCO; CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas.— For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. ia (Eastern Pyrenees, France.) VERNET-LES-BAINS “"tisrcue Wineee seo A mild Wintec climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms, ete.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anemia chlorosis, etc. The waters (su'phurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing For illustrated English Brochure, apply to KiecHtx Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. TOOTH-ACHE CURED INSTANTLY BY BUNTER'S NERVINE. Prevents Decay, Saves Extraction, Slejess Nights Prevented. NEURALGIA, Healache, and all Nerve Pains removed by e ALL Chemists, digs 144.. of stamps tery St. George's Street, Norwich. There is no rosin in VINOLIA TOILET SOAPS, but there is rosin in coloured and in transparent soaps. Rosin is cheap, stains and wastes, and is bad for the skin. in for BIRKBECK BANK ESTABLISHED 1851. Current Accounts. 2 % Interest allowed on minimum monthly balances when not drawn below £100. Deposits. 24% Interest allowed on Deposit Accounts. Advunces made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. Apply C. F. Ravenscrort, Secretary, Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. EsTABLisHeD 35 YEARS (1870). HE CHARING CROSS BANK. 28, BEDFORD ST., CIIARING CROSS, London, snl 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, London, 1:.C, Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted at afew hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trade and tarm stock, plant, crops, etc., without femovaly “Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. ‘Distance no object. Lasy terms. 2) per cent. allowed on Current account balances, DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to 3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal § per cent. per annum. a2 ” * ” ‘ Special terms for longer periods, Interest ‘quarterly. The Termin: able Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent., “ind are cuafe investment. Welte or call for Prospectus. A. WILLIAMS. yon aa “IT 1S ABLE TO SUPPORT LIFE.” —Lancet. ONE CUP “cw \ contains more nourishment than 10 cups of any ordinary cocoa, and is absolutely Ji e¢ from chemicals. Nourishes. Warms, Strengthens. se m mS It is put profit. Premier 4d. Toiltct (Otto) 10d. TRY IMPERIAL NON-SKIDDING TYRES. British Make. Satisfaction Guaranteed. OLYMPIA SHOW. STAND NO. 249, GALLERY. (| *Y Fernet- Branca Unequalled Apy An of Milan, Se Who said BOVRIL

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Nov 25th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. THE KING. AND HIS Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, CLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL BocEY” WHISKY. | Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. WitHin Two Minutes’ WALK oF Gotr Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acresand with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. 1 minute's walk from Golf Links. Handsome Public Rooms, including a LOUNGES and BATHS of every description, including TURKISH, SWIMMINC, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. MASSEURS and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin, Greens. Fostal Warmed to a tempers use of 60° in Winter. Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56. ‘Terms from MANnacER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LLELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large dressing room, bathroom.— itting rooms, six bedrocms, one 'T.B.H.," “ Evelyns,"" Uxbridge. GOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common ; close to Golf ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism, etc. The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from eae eres and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours, Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares, Str. LEONARDS.ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet pact of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cotfee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. | Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter.’ Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Proprietor THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing | COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., of London. Links)—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light’ and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Kowixson, on Property. Rates for advertisir A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance. Fishing in the Broads. ‘Larift extremely mcderate. lv. | BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. | Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light ; Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Separate Private Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Favre. | Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-- | To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of | their offices. : Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill, Telegrams: ‘ Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade ané commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magni‘. cent bay between Berry Head and the Bill of Portland ; recent!s | rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; good sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway st. , four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the Hotel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED GotF Links oF 18 Hores close To Hore: SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head For particulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which canbe consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: ‘‘ Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close to the | Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. e Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the Patron e of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing Shooting, and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. pet hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2 guineas per week, according to room. Week-end, 1 guinea. From sos, Winter Months. Our Carriages will meet at trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex." —W. J. PARTRIDGE (late of the principaliGoldfields of the World). No expense has been spare? to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of tabie d’hote dinner. Saturday until Monde, morning, £1 1s. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable being on sand. in the above can be had on application to the ApvT, ManaGer, Geo. Newnes, L1p., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. NEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. Sunnincpace Gor Links, ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Green and Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer), “Ts it a Private House or an Hotel?! is the question I asked | myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old | furniture, and flowers and dainty imen. The whole house, with | its grand ‘staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model farm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home,and perfect in every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. There is no charge for billiards, or | baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much | less than at most of the best hotels."* The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietrs to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede" is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the ManaGeress, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. Telephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at Returned in wornedi® PER @/= DOZ. roxrce.| RE-COVERED "*S**-4§,a544NoTONS, oe post Fre. PER 14/- DOZ, Post ree. | We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: Cash with Orper. Special TRapE Samos On APPLICATION. A. MACINTOSH & CO., Golf Ball Manufacturers, x, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E: | Tue Links, WuitLey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘ Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3ooft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, of to. the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON, Telephone 750. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards. Moderate Termsen pension. Separate Tables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C, M. CarreLt, Telephone, 01052. DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together are the finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Furst Class Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monday 2000 ‘These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains On BLuNDELLSANDS Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintly equipped in the ut Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY, Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway," URICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,0coft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).— Manager, E. DiELMANN. PRE SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjorninc Gor Links (18 HOLES). Larcest Hoter in SHerincuam, Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. Ine. Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. tacellent and Improved. Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, birmingham, Leicester, ete. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringbam."" National Telephone: No. 3. F, Epes, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 2ooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moperate Tarirr. Specia! Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel ‘Bus meets Trains, Open all the year. Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress LACTON-ON-SEA.—‘'The Towers’’ Private Hotel.— ‘Accommodation for over 100 guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links. ‘TheTowers” occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the rivate lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, MMERSON & HARRIS. THe Links, WesTON-SUPER-MARE. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world, THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautitul and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. ‘Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. “The Tari is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply MANAGER, Telegraphic Address—“' ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER- MARE."" National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS, Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms, Telegrams—" Barton Horet, New Mitton.” FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clifts of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere. Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steamboat Excursions, etc. Macniricent Gor Linxs avjoininc THE Horet, Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout Special cuisine. Table d’hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs etc. Moderate Week-end Wintcr Terms for Golfers. Ropert G. SETTERFIELD. The most picturesque Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, ManaGer, Geo. 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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, FAMOUS ARGYLL IS BEING EXHIBITED AT OLYMPIA, BUT A VISIT TO The New London Depot for Argyll Cars AT 17, NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, W., will enable intending purchasers to have a very much larger variety of cars to select from. View oF SHOWROOM, WHICH WILL ACCOMMODATE SEVENTY Cars. At this magnificent cepet an extraordinary stock of cars is maintained, so that we may be enabled to completely fill the require- ments of any intending purchasers. We at all times anticipate being able to show not less than forty cars of all powers, with every type and colour of body. Any of them may be taken away immediately, if desired. PRICES FROM £350 TO £1.000. If you cannot call, write for Illustrated Catalogue '' G,’"" ARGYLLS. LONDON, LTD., cirozo'sr,“w: Chairman and Managing Director: EUSTACE H. WATSON. Telephone : 1579 Gerrard. Telegrams : “ Carguiless, London." » SS ae ‘4 Gen ae | ere SS - SAVORYes M¢ 'S BEST FOOD Contains everything needed to build up brain, bone, and muscle. The Ideal Food for infants, invalids, and the aged. Used by Doctors in their own families, and also in the Royal Nurseries of Engiand and t urope. “Savory & Moore's Best Food" is supplied by all Chemists in tins at 1s., 2s., 58., and 1os.; or large trial tin will be sent post free for a sixpenny postal order by Messrs. Savory & Moore, Ltd., Chemists to His Majesty The King and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 143, New Bond street, London, W., to all mentioning this paper. The Splendid Qualities of Lemco—the strength it gives to the weak and ailing, the rich flavour and nourishment it adds to dishes, and_ its brilliancy in solution—are due to the choice material from which it is prepared. The Liebig Company’s main business is the manufacture of beef extract; it is not a bye-product with them; all the best cuts of beef are concentrated in LEMCO The original and only genuine Liebig Company's Extract of Beef. LEMCO, 4, Lloyd's Avenue, London, E.C, LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, RHEUMATISM, Neuralgia Soreness Bruises Stiffness And Bodily Aches and Pains. In 1/14 and 2/6 sizes. Of all Chemists. CONQUERS PAIN! layer |f = The Original Invention and the first pneumatic Piano-Player ever placed before the public , i 3 its unique system of pneumatics being Imitated but never Equalled, provectai by” patents. ’ Throughout the pioneer instrument, it maint. macy as the most perfect, artistic, and human-like piano-player, a master- piece of inventive genius. 1 study and enjoyment, and has enabled all to play who ha’ accomplishment. The " only to be found in th "' gives the performer the same sense of mastery as in Phrasing Lever. playing with the hanc 11 suspicion of mechanical etlect. The ‘ANGELUS" is the only Piano-Pl which can be obtained with Orc Piano- Player only. and a JOSEF HOPS xyt isa “THE IDEAL COMBINATION OF WORLD-FAMED INSTRUMENTS (Piano and Piano-player combined) can be played on the key- 4 i: board in the usual way, or with the music roll. The supremacy 1] e us- rinsmea an of the ANGELUS” is thus assured by the alliance with the great House of Brinsmeagd, and the ideal instruments of the two Hemispheres are combined in one. “ ANGELUS-BRINSMEAD PIANO,” chaste design and ¢ This International Combi music lovers every with instantaneous succes have also joined bands with ns by combining the ** 4 G DEFERRED PAYMENTS IF DESIR DISCOL CASH You are invited to call and hear these wonde.tul Instruments, or write for Art Catalogue No. 41. J. HERBERT MARSHALL 230 p205F Sree Lombone WoUS™ The magnifice ne ‘ANGELUS" built inside its case, is of ell be called, is of the greatest interest to ent firms of Pianoforte Manufacturers vi.

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THk KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) [NOVEMEPER 25th, 1905. MOTORS AT OLYMPIA. THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Voit. XXI. No. 460. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 265th, 1905. Price 6d, eee RO tS Mr. HENRY D. HARBEN. Prospective Liberal Candidate for the City of Worcester. (From a copyright photograph by Bassano, Limited.) (See page 209.) Digitized by G OO le

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Nov. 25th, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to piace their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he Vol. XXI. No. 460. THE KING. If it is photographs should be returned, a sufficiently stampedand directed labe, AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Saturday, Nov. 25, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL, desired that rejected must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain ani Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any may not be able to use, and = the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—‘ INFORMALLY,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. = difficulty be experienced in obtaii- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place ihe name of each person on the pictures so as to plainiy indicate to which figure each name refers. The HE KING'S ACCIDENT.—It was with relief that the world learnt that the accident to King Edward was so slight, and that it was not likely to incapacitate him even for a few days. It is believed that it was the desire of the medical men that his Majesty should take a short rest, but that knowing how keenly all eyes were upon him, and how the slightest thing would take importance in the eyes of the public at that moment, he determined to make light of the affair, even at the cost of pain to This King's care for the feelings of his subjects, and is an addi- tional proof, if any were needed, of how hard he must have held out against the caused the postponement of the Coronation. As it is, he continued to play the part of host to King George with all his customary pleasantness and courtesy, and PE himself. another instance of the illness which motored and drove around after the accident with his guest as before. More- over, he gone to Castle Rising this week on the long- promised visit to Lord Farquhar, and has there followed the guns as far as possible in a carriage, but also a little on foot. Lord Farquhar, who, in addition to being the King’s neighbour in Norfolk, is also Master of the Household, has often had the honour of entertaining the King, both at Castle Rising and at Grosvenor Square, and it is a curious coincidence that when King Edward paid his last visit to Lord Farquhar’s Norfolk estate it was the host who was has unwell; while it may be remem- bered that this time last year, when King Charles of Portugal expected, King Edward was laid up with a troublesome knee. was THe KiInG Kina Grorcr.— The stay of the King of the Hellenes in England much AND more of a State has been very a family affair than R Sir Henry Camp! arch and has visit, this week especially the Royal visitor moved about London with his sister as quietly and unostentatiously as he did around Windsor and Eton last week, and as he habitually does in his own capital. His whole life in tact bears out his confession, written in Queen Olga’s album, that happiness is “to have always a sovereign without a crown.” The confession album to-day is not so much in evidence as it was twenty years THE -Il-Bannerman and Sir John Baker, late Member for Portsmouth, AUTUMN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. on the subject ot Liberal policy. (From a copyright photograph by W, Ramell.) 198 mpLell-B innerman made an important speech at Portsmouth of Hvents. PER TERRAM. ago, but that possessed by Queen Olga must be very nearly unique, containing, as it does, confessions from nearly every crowned head in Europe. Whom, for instance, does King Edward consider to be the most objectionable person in the world? Un- deterred by the delicate nature of the question, he has confided this answer to paper: “ The man who insists on pointing at you with his umbrella, and shouting ‘There he is!’" There can be no doubt he has found the right answer to the question, and the King of Sweden is equally happy in his description of complete unhappiness. ‘* Tight boots, a corn, and a heavy foot on top of it.” There are others besides kings who could make that confession, and mean it just as heartily. ScoTLanp'’s Great Errort --At Inverleith on Saturday the chosen of Scotland were beaten in the last three minutes of what may probably best be described as the fastest game of Rugby football ever played. — Frost had put plenty of bone in the ground, as apparently the pitcd had not been quite so care- fully protected as usual. The authorities were — obviously handicaped in this matter by the fact that it was freezing all day, and though a winter sun was shining the ground was actually half covered with hoar frost when the game began, This had much the same effect as a sloppy wet day on the play of the New Zealanders. Scot land scored a dropped goal and a try to a goal and three tries. The winning goal and try were scored in the last three minutes of play. Of the play the least that cau be said is that from start to finish it was always interesting. There was no moment when some striking example of good football was not visible in some part of the field.

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NAVY AND ARMY- THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. THE MARCH OF _ EVENTS. THE BRITISH NAVAL VISIT TO JAPAN. A reception given by the Mayor of Kobe to the Admiral and officers of the British China Squadron, which recently paid a round of visits to Japanese ports. The British Naval officers were everywhere received with the greatest enthusiasm, and were made the recipients of the warmest possible welcomes in all classes of society THE ROYAL HOUSE PARTY AT WINDSOR. For the visit of King George of Greece and Prince and Princess Nicholas of Greece to Windsor last week a number of well-known people had the honour of invitations to join the Royal house party, The names, reading from left to right, are: Back row—Earl of Pembroke, Colonel Hon. H. C. Legge, Commandant Milioti, H.R.H. Prince; Nicholas, Captain W. Campbell, H.R.H. Prince Christian, Count de Cemowitz, The Queen, Hon, J. Ward, H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, Earl’of Clarendon, and M. Thon. Front row—Mlle. Mercati, Lady Hardinge, H.R.H. Princess Victoria, King ot Greece, The King, H.R.H. Princess Nicholas, Mme. Metaxas, and Lady Lansdcwne (From copyright. photographs by Huis and Saunders and others.) 199

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Noy. 2:th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS THE MARCH OF EVENTS. re cay ian ant 6S 2 eR aie: eee, | CER aera oa 20 | acpi th . (1) Corinthians versus the Navy at Queen's Club on Saturday last. The Navy goalkeeper, Haslop, brings off a brilliant save. (2) The Corinthians take a corner kick. ‘The well-known amateur team at the Navy by ‘coal [. (3) The salving of the * Assistance.'’ The stranded repair-ship with salvage ships towing her off the rocks. (4) The camp of the Moorish guard a ‘' Assistance.'' The tines, which look like a detect in the plate, are the life-saving apparatus from the mast- head of the '' Assistance '' to the shore. (5) The German torpedo- S 126, lost last week by collision with the cruiser ‘‘ Undine."’ An officer and thirty men were drowned. (6) The race for the Colquhoun Sculls. L, V. Powell of Third Trinity, who beat D. C. R. Stuart in 7-min, 46-sec., which constitutes a record. (From copyright photographs by Rouch, Renard, and others) 200

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. SCOTLAND AND NEW ZEALAND. 2 a> his oe ' ae i apse aie ngs we So Nia tebe: THE INTERNATIONAL RUGBY MATCH AT INVERLEITH. On Saturday last New Zealand pliyed the first of the “' test’ matches of their tour, and beat Scotland by 12 points to 7. Our illustrations show (1) Wall Zealand full back, taking a place-kick. (2) Play suspended on account of an accident to Wa (3) A tussle for the ball in mid-field, (4) The New Z a Maori dance and (5) Playing the teams on to the field. (6) New Zealand spectators at the match. A large number of New Zealanders re country journeyed to [nverleith to cheer their fellow-countrymen in the struggle against Scotland », the New anders give nt in this (From copyright photographs.) 201

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND Hs Tbe Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE Olympia Show is so vast and so bewildering, even to the most I hardened frequenter of these periodi- cal displays, that it is practically impossible to gain a comprehensive idea of the exhibits under a week at least. Personally, I always commence with a cursory inspection of the stands, and subsequently endeavour to gain some acquaintance with the details of the most interesting vehicles and boats, so as to arrive ata knowledge of the general tendency of design, and the advance which has been made by individual firms. At the time of writing I had hardly passed the first stage, and despaired of completing the second before the closing day. There is one point, however, which must have struck the majority of motorists after a stroll round the main hall. A great proportion of people who are buying cars to-day intend to use them simply as a substitute for horses, and require a silent, smooth-running carriage, with a comfortable and convenient covered body. Two years ago the open car reigned almost supreme at the English shows, and the petrol brougham or landaulette, when staged at all, was regarded somewhat in the light of a novelty. To-day the open car is relegated to com- parative obscurity, and every maker seems to be directing his chief energies towards the perfecting of his covered vehicles. Not only are the bodies themselves immensely im- proved, but there is a very distinct tendency to make the chassis itself more suitable for its new work. For instance, several firms have introduced cee springs to decrease the vibra- tion caused by rough roads, and _ others have even taken the, in one sense, retrograde step of placing the engine under the driver's seat, and abolishing the orthodox bonnet in order to increase the space available for the body. It may even happen that the horizontal tush of buyers from a class which has hitherto stoutly maintained its preference for the horse is of very happy augury for the industry. For one person who takes up motoring mainly as an amusement for fine weather, there are reasonably expected on such a line of route. Apart altogether, however, from the financial aspect of the scheme, it appears to be based upon an entire misconception of the situation, The average owner of a motor-car, after he A 40-H.P. LEON BOLLEE LANDAULETTE Shown on the stand of the Cannstatt Automobile Supply Association. probably a dozen or more who will replace their horses by motors now that they feel satisfied that the latter will be perfectly trust- worthy in all weathers, and carry them more pleasantly and more speedily, and at ap- proximately the same cost. Of all the wild schemes ever put forward in connection with the automobile movement, the proposed motor road from London to Brighton seems the most absurd. The capital required IN THE MARINE SECTION AT OLYMPIA, A novel method of exhibiting a motor-boat. type of engine, now so nearly defunct, may take a new lease of life by reason of the com- parative ease with which it may be adapted to what is, perhaps, best described as the “electromobile” design of carriage, This is estimated at somewhere about a million, and I should have thought that a most elementary calculation would have shown that the amount of regular traffic necessary to make the road a paying concern is far greater than could be 202 has survived the first fush of enthusiasm, bas no particular craving for high speed or for straight uninterrupted roads. If he continues to drive his car purely for amusement, be derives a very large proportion of the enjoyment which it affords from those very features of our country highways which the motor road would lack. The illustrations which have appeared in «the Press, and which are, presumably, intended to depict the motorist’s ideal of what a road should be, make one shudder at the prospect which they afford. I fancy that a very large proportion of the traffic for which the scheme is intended to provide would prefer to pay a toll for the use of the ordinary highway than travel free upon the monotonous and unlovely tracks with which it is proposed to scar the landscape. Their novelty might prove an attraction for a few months, but there is little doubt that the speed maniacs, and drivers merely intent on making a long journey in the shortest possible time, who constitute, after all, merely a fraction of the entire motor trafhc on a given route, would soon become the sole supporters of the scheme. Of a very different character is the proposal to construct a new road behind Brentford, three miles in length, which will constitute practically a new and much-needed exit from London. This is being run on practical lines, and will probably come before Parliament _ next Session. Some weeks ago I suggested that one of the most important questions upon which light would be shed by the Royal Commission was the amount of damage caused by motor-cars to the roads. The Automobile Club has collected a mass of evidence upon this poiut. and a number of letters from prominent road surveyors have been reproduced in the official organ of that body. It is satisfactory to learn that the majority of these experts consider that the ordinary pleasure car is comparatively innocuous, and several county surveyors

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NAVY AND ARMY. state emphatically that the wear, up to the present, is not appreciable. One of them points out that much of the damage caused by iron - tyred vehicles is not apparent on the surface, but affects the foundation, which is unharmed by rubber tyres. Another states that a traction-engine passing over a road at the break up of a frost will do more damage in a single journey than a thousand motor-cars. The same THE KING. and four or eight pounding hoofs, even when allowance is made for “sucking” action of the pneumatic tyre, which tends to loosen the smaller particles of the road material in very dry weather. I am glad to see that the Motor Union has passed a resolution condemning the use of motor syrens and exhaust whistles in towns and populous places, although I think it would have been better if these FX4 PT Se | SK a Se ee aS Bere , ey ae 5 Pot at) ty see Fog Sie A =~ Pie. Nov. 25th, 1905, attention of the driver of a traction engine ; but there is little doubt that if the syren were generally fitted to cars a certain number of drivers would grossly abuse its powers. As I pointed out some weeks ago, this outcome of someone’s perverted ingenuity is already causing a fresh outcry in the country, and I believe the instrument which, according to the advertisements, is guaranteed to give “the long undulating sound of an Atlantic liner’s és q | = 4 Gv 4a “oe cgi Pt? phate ee) MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HENRY COLVILLE AND LADY COLVILLE. Lady Colville, who is as enthusiastic in motoring as her husband, is driving a 20-h.p. Winton. surveyor admits that a certain amount of wear and tear is caused by motor-cars, as by every kind of traffic, but thinks that it is “exaggerated by the microscopical eye of prejudice.’ This opinion is probably the soundest of all, as it is inconceivable that the soft air-inflated tyres of the ordinary motor-car can have the same effect on the surface as four iron-shod wheels (From a copyright photograph supplied by J. C. Bristow to the Ladies’ Automobile Club. abominations had been tabooed altogether. This is eminently a case where motorists should sacrifice their personal convenience rather than give the public an additional cause for offence. Occasions frequently arise, it is true, when some instrument more blatant even than the noisiest horn is useful, as, for instance, to rouse a sleeping carter or attract the 203 Noble.) Sir Henry is a member of the Automobile Club, and |.ady Colville belongs heard on several Its introduction into fog syren,” has been occasions in Piccadilly. this country has come at a particularly in- opportune moment, as it affords an additional argument to those who are urging the Royal Commission to recommend restrictions on the use of the motor horn, or even its abolition altogether, Rapiator,

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Nov. 25th, 1905, On EDITED BY A. J Mr. A. Henterson bunkercd in front of the 12th HI. Antumn Meeting of the Sunningdale Ladies’ Club (a group of which is given on another page) took place in disagreeable weather. “The ground was very heavy, and on both days the links were veiled with a blue mist. Competitors we however, numerous, and some capital golf was the result. The eighteen- hole handicap was won by Mis Carlos Clarke with a score of 84— 72. Miss Clarke is a very promising player, and in spite ot her handicap having been taken down four since the Jast meeting, she came out the winner with four strokes to spare. The prize for this event was presented by the lady members of the club. For the eighteen-hole handicap for gentlemen associates, Sir David Barclay tied with Mr. HB. | kett, whose scores were 76—14=62 and 72—10=62 respectively ; whilst Mr. E. Durant was second with a score of 80—16=64, the prize being gi by Mrs. W. Joicey of Sunningdale Park. 1e mixed foursomes, for which event Lord Stanley gave the prizes, fell to Miss M. Garr and Mr. H, B. Blackett, whose score was 77—y=68, Miss Mott, Mrs. Villiers, Miss W. Russell Roberts, Miss Walker, Miss Burbrid and Mr. Villiers all returned good cards. Mr. Pitman driving at the 2nd tee. to the Walton Heath THE KING. the THE HUNTERCOMBE AUTUMN MEETING, Mr. Cecil Hutchison, the winner of the scratch yj tize, driving at the rst tee. An interesting professional match took place at Biarritz a week ago between Tom Vardon, the Sandwich professional, who has gone there with Lord Dudley on a short visit. and Joseph Lloyd, the professional at Pau. The match was one of thirty-six holes, but though the weather was fine, the state of the green was rather sodden, owing to the recent heavy rains. The feature of the match w the ding-dong play shown by both of the professionals, for they were so evenly matched that never more than a hole separated them. At the end of the first eighteen hole don led by one hole, a lead which he never lost, and which just sufficed to give hin the victory over Lloyd, who is a dashing player, and one of the longest drivers off the tee in the professional ranks. Mr. Edward Hudson has presented a cup Golf Club, to be competed for in a match-play tournament under handicap. The entries close on Saturday afternoon, when the draw will be made at the club-house. The first round has to be auyed on or before December g, and all the matches must be played over the Walton Heath course, the final being a round HUNTERCOMBE AUTUMN MEETING. A feature at Huntercombe is the girl caddies. 204 AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. Mr. Lester Palmer, winner of the handicap priv with his wonderful caddie dog. of thirty-six holes. One stipulation of the tournament is that no matches shall be played on a Sunday. Mr. Hudson has done a great deal lately to promote the interest in match play tournaments, and this is the second cu) that he has given towards the encouragement of what is, after all, the most enjoyable, « well as the highest, test of golfing skill and temperament. The Huntercombe Autumn Meeting (illos trations of which are given in this weel’s issue) was unfortunately marred by wet au! foggy weather. Not only did the rain fal very heavily all night, but throughout the day there were occasional downpours. It is not surprising, therefore, that the scoring was a5 a general rule on the high side. Lieutenant Hutchison won the scratch gold medal witli 83, and the Huntercombe Challenge Cup and the Captain's Prize were won by Mr. Lester Palmer, with a net score of 79. The London Solicitors’ Golfing Society have just brought to a close the very successiul match-play tournament.for the handsome Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Geors: Mr. Freke Palmer driving from the 13th tee.

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NAVY AND ARMY. On A. Riddell. The final was played over the Mid-Surrey course, and the cup was won by Mr. J. Hall, who conceded to Mr, Blunt thirteen strokes. THE PRINCE’S CLUB, SANDWICH. ANDWICH will open in the summer of S next year the new and very fine course of the Prince's Golf Club, which has been acquired on the land which marches with the St. George’s Links to the left of the last and fourteenth holes right down to the sea- shore. The Prince’s Golf Club have obtained 300 acres of ground on a forty years’ lease trom the Earl of Guilford. The origi and organiser of this movement, which will really make Sandwich an important centre ot golf in the South of England, is Mr. H. Mallaby-Deeley, so well known to golfers for his successful efforts in improving golf at Mitcham. The captain of the club is the Prime Minister, and among some of those acting on the committee, of which Mr. Mallaby-Deeley is chairman, are the Duke of Portland, the Earl of Chesterfield, the Earl of Darnley, the Earl of Dudley, the Earl of Guilford, Lord Harris, Mr. Alfred Lyttelton, M.P., tae Hon. Osmund Scott, Mr. H. W. Forster, M.P., Mr. Eric Hambro, M.P., Mr. Herbert Fowler, Mr. Horace Hutchinson, Colonel David Kinloch, Mr. Cecil Hutchison, Mr. J. L. Low, and Mr. Robert Maxwell. The secretary is Mr. Charles Hutchings, and the assistant secretary Mr. P. M. Luca The club-house will be erected on the seafront, not far from the putting green of the thirteenth hole on the Royal St. George’s Links, and a road, which will be something in the nature of a handsome marine drive, is in process of being made along the seashore skirting the Sandwich links, and leading to a new hotel which will be erected for the accommodation of golfers as well as of the general public, not far from ** The Maiden.” . The greatest care and the most painstaking deliberation have been employed in laying out the new course of the Prince's Club. The work has been undertaken as a sheer labour of love by many of our most influential amateur players. Chief among these has been Mr. P. M. Lucas, who has literally spent months with a club in his hand going over hole after hole and testing its capabilities in all possible directions. Mr. Mallaby-Deeley and Mr. Lucas schemed many courses before the present one was finally agreed upon, which now differs not much from the course which Mr. J. L. Low, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Herbert Fowler, Mr. Cecil Hutchison, and Mr. Charles Hutchings thought so highly of. Accompanied by these and other playersof experience, the advice of each and all has been listened to and weighed before a final decision was arrived at either in fixing the length of the hole or the situation of the putting green. The writer had the privi- lege a few days ago of examining the course as at present laid out, and writing as one who has seen and played over the majority of the best courses in the coun- try, and knowing something besides of the practical work connected with the laying out of a new golf course, he hasthe greatest pleasure in paying his sincere THE KING. the HUNTEKCOMBE AUTUMN MEETING, Colonel Lawson watching his flag at the 7th green. GOLF AT HUNTERCOMBE, Mr, J. S. Paton, the Captain of the club, driving. HUNTERCOMBE AUTUMN MEETING. Mr. Robert Maxwell of North Berwick driving at the isth hole. 205 H roll well up to the Nov. 25th, 1905 Links. tribute of admiration to the splendid work already achieved by Mr. Mallaby-Deeley, Mr. Hutchings, Mr. Lucas, and their colleagues. When completed and ready for play the course will be without exception one of the finest in the country. The chief aim of its architects has been to accommodate the rubber-core ball with a course which shall suit its greater flying power; and the great feature of the: Prince's course will be the opportunities afforded for ample play with the brassie or play, club in the second shot. No course anywhere can present to the most exacting player a greater variety of play than the first nine holes, which wind in and but among the billowy close- cropped turf and picturesque sand-dunes close to the seashore. It is a green which will reward clean as well as straight hitting, while it will very properly punish the players who fail to keep the line or foozle their shots off the tee and through the green. What im- presses one about the course is the boldness of the conception connected with its designing. and the elaborate thoroughness, regardless o: cost in money and labour, with which the work is being carried out. CITY OF NEWCASTLE CLUB HE centre of a great sporting commn- nity, it would be strange, perhaps, if Newcustle-on-lyne did not proclaim allegiance to the Royal and Ancient gam In the matter of facilities the citizens are excep- tionally tavoured. The Town Moor, which has been public property since the days ot Henry IIL, affords abundant scope for play, for it is more than a thousand acres in extent. Until comparatively recent times, this magni ficent enclosure was the scene of Newcastle Kaces, and the outlines of the old race-conrse still remain, as does also the grand stand, permanent memorial in stone of the gaicty and glory of a departed racing period. Since Goslforth Park became the resort of the “ Pitman’s Derby” and other historic North Country rz other sports have been pursued with all the greater freedom on the Moor, which is now the playground of the Tynesider in a sense that it never was before. Winter and summer alike, after business hours, the place is alive with the adberents of almost every mentionable outdoor pastime, the scarlet-coated golfer being not the least conspicuous. Fittingly described as the “lungs of New- castle.” the Moor has health-giving qualities that cannot be questioned. Atitshigher reaches ithas an altitude of several hundred feet above sea-level,com- manding a splendid view of the surround- ing locality. On a fine, clear day you may catch a glimpse northwards of the many-peaked Cheviots, with * dark Simonside” — some- what nearer in westerly perspective. To the south the busy industrial centres of the Tyne come into the view, with Sheriff Hill and lordly Ravensworth for background. Kastwards lies the coast-line, a dozen miles away, lapped by the ceaseless waves ot the North Sea. Round the Moor is a beautiful girdle of trees that intersect and modify the outlook. The course is one of cighteen holes, which vary in length from 1oo-vds. to 500-yds

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Nov. 25th, 1905, Mr. Joseph Miller, Captain. From the starting tee it takes a north- westerly direction, the ground rising gradually to the eighth hole, whence you may take in the surrounding country at a glance. If there isa breeze, this is where you feel it, and not seldom it blows strongly across this open expanse when you least desire it, investing play with a decidedly uncertain element. The course is sporting in the sense that it is very uneven, the depressions being largely due to the fact that the district is honeycombed with old colliery workings, which have caused considerable shrinkage. The bunkers are chiefly artificial, but there are ditches and drains to avoid, besides a roadway and a variety of other obstacles. The turf is excep- tionally good, and it is kept so closely cropped by browsing cattle that the cutting-machine is mainly confined to the greens, which are in excellent condition and almost entirely of the natural order. There is plenty of scope for clean straight driving, while the approach to several of the holes is decidedly tric -Among the younger golfing organisations the Newcastle Club was formed about fourteen years ago, Its initiation was due to Messrs. John Bolton, R. T. Thompson, and J. B. Rad- cliffe, than whom no one has laboured more zealously for the promotion of the game in the North. In laying out the course, the assistance and advice of Old Tom Morris were sought, and the popularity of the sport testifiesZto the THE KING. THE CITY OF NEWCASTLE CLUB-HOUSE. appreciation of these pioneer efforts. The first president was the late Mr. J. W. Pease of Pendower, who formally inaugurated play, with Mr. J. B. Radcliffe, then joint secretary with Mr. F. R. Bates, as partner. At Mr. Pease’s death, a few years ago, he was succeeded by his son, Mr. J. B. Pease, himself a golfer of acknowledged skill, his doings in the Amateur Championship Meeting being well known. The club amateur record is held by the Rev. D. L. Ritchie, formerly of New- castle and now Principal of Nottingham Con- gregational College, who went round in the Pease Coronation Cup competition a year or two ago in 74 (par play is $2). At one time the captaincy was decided by golfing merit, the winner of the Pease Medal taking the office. In recent years the electoral arrange- ment came into vogue, the present captain being Mr. Joseph Miller, who is held in high esteem by his fellow-members alike for his qualities as a golfer and as a man. In Mr, E. J. McDonald the club has an enthusiastic and capable secretary, to whom is due not a little of the success attained. J. S. Caird, the resident professional, is a good player and an expert club-maker. He has repeatedly gone round in 74,a figure that has only been beaten outside competition play by his brother, A. S. Caird, who has done the eighteen holes in 73, and by J. C. Johnstone, who, in the club's early days, went round in 71. Caird’s clubs AND HIS On the Links. J. S. Caird, the Professional. have a great local name, while as a teacher “J.S.""is bad to beat. He, moreover, holds the nine-hole record of the South Shields course with 37. The club-house was originally a windmill, erected nearly a century and a-half ago by John Smeaton, builder of the Eddystone Lighthouse. It has been adapted to the club's requirements at great cost, and repre- sents a most interesting relic of the agricul: tural associations of the locality. A. H. Garsipe. Correspondence. THE AMERICAN INDIANS AND GOLF. To tHe Epiror oF “THE Kina.” Sir,—Shades of Fenimore Cooper, Gustave Aimard, Mayne Reid, Beadle, and the pensive Pocahontas! It would seem from an article in the November Strand that the lurid redskin has buried his wampum belt and scalp- ing knife and taken to rubber cores and Travis putters, and that sets of golf clubs find a ready sale in the Indian territory. A visitor to the Kiowa agency in Oklahoma noticed several Comanches carrying clubs, under the impression that they were the walking-sticks ot the white man in™the cities; and was told by the 'agent that*all the swell ‘members ‘of the The bunker at the oth hole, with easterly view of the course, THE NEWCASTLE LINKS. 206 Some of the members of the club on the 5th putting green.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1908 On the Links. m ome THE WEST ESSEX GOLF CLUB. 1. Mr. J. Curran, the hon. secretary. 2, Some of the members at the side entrance to the club-house. 3. Mr. J. D Cruickshank, captain. 4. Mr. F. Grimble on the rsttee. 5. Mr. J. Godwin, vice-president of the West Essex Golf Club, watching his approach to the 15th green. 6. Mr. A. Dodson driving from the rst tee. 7. On the 5th tee. 8. Mr. H. W. Franklin playing out of the rough at the 14th. 207

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Nov. 25th, 1995, On THE KING. Links. the AND HIS THE FAIRBORNE LINKS, BAKMOUTH!: A DRIVE OVER THE ESTUARY. THE FAIRHORNE LINKS, BAKMOUTH: PUTTING ON THE FIRST GREEN. agency carried a brassie as the hall-mark of civilisation. ‘* When you ask them if they plz golt they say, ‘Oh, yes; we often take a walk, but we too tired now ome again next week, we walk with you.” Then thev will step aside and swing the hall a little, lopping off any adjacent vegetation, just to let you know they are quite in the swim. But the Comanche out here is too proud and lazy to tackle golf asa game. Ifhe really took to it he would probably use the irons as the Irishman uses the shillelagh—to break his rival's head with. That would be the game for him.” But the red man of the North really plays and thoroughly enjoys the game; and a visitor to the Blackfeet Reservation in Montara in 1g03 reports having witnessed a most spirited game: “Golf is much better suited to the Indian of to-day than his old game of Lacrosse. I noticed very few subtleties in the game. After the champion, Spotted Horse, drove off it was a long stretch of clear prairie, with only here and there a shrub. So that the game resolved itself into a chase of the ball for a couple of miles and return, the one who did it in the fewest strokes being the winner. I saw some really capital drives—several over three hundred yards, I should think. The only feature that was quite new and characteristic about the game was the infernal row that all MISS MYRTLE BACKHOUSE Winner of the Ladies’ Championship of Australasia at the meeting held near Melbourne a fortnight ago. Miss Backhouse is the daughter of Mr. R. S. Back- house of Harrogate, and is a member.ot the Harrogate, Scarborough, Ashdown Forest, and ‘other golt clubs. . 1 Smee to the spectators kept up during the play. The position for a drive was the signal for a perfect bedlam of yells and howling, which ought to, but apparently did not, disconcert the player. I hope one day to see some oi these golfing Blackfeet brought East. where their long drives, if nothing else, would create asensation.” it is to be devoutly hoped that Spotted Horse and his kinsmen may not, in the course of their rounds in the happy hunting-grounds, come across the venerable shades of the mighty Allan, in his wee, red coatie, or the dread Philippus Antiquus himself, in all his radiant majesty, or there may be terrible times.—I am, etc., W. DacryMrLe FIXTURES. November 29.—West Lancashire, Ladies’ St. Andrews Meeting. ene 30.—Royal Isle of Wight, St. Andrews Day Meeting. December 2.—Rye, Monthly Medal (‘* Bogey ”). December 9.—Tuoting Bec, Gold Medal. December ?1.—Royal Liverpool, St. Andrews Meeting. December 23.—Rye, Christmas Meeting. December 2; —Bushey Hall, Christmas Open Compe tition. December 25.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting. December 26.—Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. December Royal Isle of Wight, Christmas Meeting. December eafurd, Winter Meeting. December 25.—Royal Eastbourne, Winter Meeting. The names, THE SUNNINGDALE LADIES GOLF CLUB reading from left to right, ate—Back row: ——, Mr. Garnett, Miss Carrie Rawson, Miss Martindale, Mrs. E. Villiers, Mrs, Montague, Mrs. H. Blacket, Mrs. Martindale, Mr. Blacket, jun.,and Sir David Barclay; front row: Mrs. Spencer Moore, Miss Russell Roberts, Miss E. Walker, Mrs, Tindal Atkinson, and Miss Mott. (From a copyright photograph supplied by J. Bristow Noble.) 208

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NAVY ANT ARMY. Political THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXXI.—Mr. Henry Devenish Harben, Pros- pective Liberal Candidate for Worcester City. F the era of battles and sieges which | characterised the early history of Royal and Faithful Worcester came to an end in 1651, it was succeeded by a series of fiercely-contested elections which made Worcester for a very long time the political cock-pit of the Western Midlands. Towards the end of George II.’s reign party feeling ran so high between the “ Highs” (Tories) and the “Lows” (Liberals) that “the por- celain manulactory (still one of Worcester's great staple industries) was estab- lished for the purpose of enabling the latter by the votes of its possessors, and the influence they could by its means obtain, to stand a competition with the latter, then in the ascendant.” Such was the outcome of the keen electoral struggle of 1747, which history describes as attended with “warm and even violent disputes.” A petition, of course, ensued; seventy-two actions were brought against the Returning Officer, and such acknowledged einblems of Liberalism as the head of Frederick the Great and Phrygian caps commenced to figure on the beautiful china produced by Dr. Wall at Warmstry House. As it was in 1747, so it was sixty years later, when 2,000 Worcester citizens “ not receiving alins, and admitted by birth, servitude, and redemption,” sent two representatives to West- minster. The immediate consequence of the election of 1806 was a petition which made a scion of the Scotch Gordons, “ bred to commerce ” with satisfactory results, the colleague of Mr. Abraham Robarts, the eminent banker of Lombard Street, whose wife was George Tierney’s sister, and whose sister had married a Thellasson. Since then Worcester has lost one of its members, and for the past twenty years the “ Highs” (as they were called in 1750) have four times returned to Parliament (thrice with increasing majorities, and once unopposed) Mr. George Higginson Allsopp, twice Mayor of Burton-upon-Trent, whose connec- tion with the great brewing firm which bears his name was at one time as popular as Mr. Abraham Robarts's associations with the City were a century ago. For some time past signs of the probability of the advent of the “Lows” to power have been rife, and the Worcester Liberals (as sturdy and resourceful to-day as they proved in the emergency of 1747) may be fairly con- gratulated on having obtained so able and “thorough” a champion of their views as Mr. Henry Harben, who is leading the attack on what was once regarded as an impregnable citadel of Conservatism, with every chance of success. The very name of Harben is redo- lent ol energy and 2 dogged determination to overcome difficulties. The grandfather of the prospective Liberal candidate for Worcester, now an octogenarian, still takes that deep interest in the well-being of the great Prudential Life Assurance Company which contributed so materially to the success which it has achieved since he first founded it. At the age of seventy-seven Sir Henry Harben became Mayor of Hampstead, and was only two years younger when he served the office of Sheriff of Sussex. His son Henry Harben II. represents South Paddington on the London County Council, is chairman of St. Mary's Hospital, and has been chief magistrate of the important metropolitan borough to the affairs of which he has devoted so much unsparing toil. In MRS. HARBEN Wife of the Prospective Liberal Candidate for the City of Worcester. (From a copyright photograph by Lambert Weston and Son.) these various capacities Mr. H. A. Harben has given abundant proof of the possession of those administrative qualities and powers of organisation which formerly distinguished Sir Henry Harben when chairman of the Finance Committee of the now defunct Board of Works. Henry Harben III. went in due course to Eton, where he was an inmate of Broadbent's House, having amongst his contemporaries Lord Beauchamp, now the life and soul of Worcestershire Liberalism, Mr. A. B. Bathurst, now member for the Cirencester Division of Gloucestershire, Mr. Charles Lyell, now member for East Dorset, and Captain Kincaid Smith, at present fighting the battle of Liberalism in the Stratford-on- Avon Division of Warwickshire. Mr. Harben 209 soon proved himself to be a good all-round sportsman. Like Captain Kincaid Smith, he went in strongly for racquets, and represented Eton in the Public Schools contest of 1893. With Mr. P. W. Cobbold he got into the final struggle with Charterhouse, but after an exciting finish just missed carrying off the championship. From the sixth form at Eton Mr. Harben migrated in due course to Magdalen, where he played college cricket to good purpose instead of racquets, and, notwith- standing the drawbacks of a prolonged illness, graduated with classical honours. After leaving Oxford Mr. Harben went abroad for two years, and attended a course of lectures at Jena in Germany and Siena in Italy. As in the case of many of his school- fellows at Eton, Mr. Harben’s present political opinions were not formed all at once, but have been arrived at after much mature deliberation and reflection. Six years ago he inarried Miss Agnes Helen Bostock, the talented and popular daughter of Mr. E. T. Bostock of Horsham, whose sympathy and help in the “Worcester contest are now standing him in good stead. Five years since Mr. Harben, as a _ Conservative, unsuccessfully opposed Mr. F. S. Stevenson, one of the thoughtful young Liberals fitted for the House of Commons by the special training of Balliol and Oxford. In all pro- bability there are few men in the world of practical politics with whom Mr. Henry Harben is now in more perfect accord, as far as politics are concerned, than his first antagonist at the polling booth. Like Mr. Charles Lyell and others, Mr. Harben has had _ considerable experience of slumming with a purpose. He has no kelief what- ever in education on an empty stomach, and on this head is in absolute agreement with Sir John Gorst. He is a “whole hogger" in the matter of Free Trade, and will never rest till the glaring in- justice of the Education Act is wiped out. In the process of purging, however, no unfairness must be done to the other side. re) Since he was adopted as_ the prospective Liberal candidate for Worcester, at the instance of Lord Beauchamp, Mr. and Mrs. Harben have won golden opinions from everybody with whom they have comein contact. They contrive to give nearly all their time to the constituency, although there is now a fourth Henry Harben as well as two other charming children, in the old-world cottage they reside in at Powyke. Mr. Harben thinks the truest Imperiali lies in the future prosperity of the democracy, and the fusion of the democratic and imperial- istic ideas. He isa frequent speaker on behalf of the Eighty Club and the Liberal League. He forms one of a group of young and enthusiastic Liberals, in which are found men of high intellectual training and culture like Charles Lyell, Charles Trevelyan, George Peabody Gooch, and, of course, Earl Beau- champ, who are sure to play an important part in the political history of the near future.

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Nov. 25th, 1905 THE KING. AND The Parisians of Parts. TEA AND TEA-ROOMS. HE Parisians tea-drinkers? Do you believe it? Why yes, as the Americans say. Look at the tea-rooms that have sprung up in the Madeleine quarter alone during the last few years. Alone is the word, my friend; you won't find them in any other - part of thecity. And what does that prove? Simply that it is cosmopolitan Paris that drinks tea, the Paris of strangers, the Anglo-Pavisians and the Pariso-Anglians—the fashionables, the snobs. The Parisian of unmixed frequentations—and there are many who have never spoken to a stranger, believe me—has still the same contempt for the British national drink that he in herited from his father and mother. If he does not buy it at the chemist's, as they did, it is not because he treats it less like a drug, to be taken as a “tisane,” something harmless and com- forting at certain digestion - troubled moments, but be- cause it has become the custom to get it {rom the grocer'’s. It really makes no difference, for he rarely touches the “nasty stuff’ —the “sale drogue,” as he still calls it. Look in at an evening party where you are invited to take a cup of tea, the formula for recep- tions at the present moment. What does the phrase mean, neatly written or printed on a lady's visiting card: “ Une tasse de thé Acup oftea? Aud what do you find on the table where retreshinents are served ?—choco- late, champagne, beer, orangeade, in profusion. And tea? Of course, but don’t you touch it; as the Parisian makes it it is indeed a “sale drogue.” It invari ably tastes of camomile. Kept inthe herb-tin, the French family herb-tin, where all sorts of tisanes are collected —lime flowers, vio lets, mallows, camo- mile—without which no home is complete, camomile imparts its flavour to the in- = truder, tea. Who drinks tea at the Paris evening party? Not the Parisians— the ladies take chocolate; the men, champagne or beer. It is served Mode, and poured away in the kitchen afterwards. But the tea-rooms form part of Parisian life, and must be visited. From half-past four till six there is a close line of cars in the Place Vendome, stretching from Beer’s to Cheruit's; it isthe nionable teatime at Kitz. A constant stream of people, averaging four women to one man, pass through the glass doors te the little tables in the rooms beyond; they have driven here for the accustomed rest alter the fatigues of shoppin English, Americans, Germans, Italians, Spaniards, Parisians of the smartest, congregate here. It is the world of dress in its fullest sense. ‘“ None but the richest enter here,” should be written over the doors, for it is the meeting-ground of millionaire and milliardaire, the clients of the great dressmaking establishments for Mme. la a RETRY TOE IE EE NT TEA AND TEA-ROOMS IN PARIS. A seasonable costume at ‘‘Le 5 o’clock"’ at Ritz. 210 who cross the seas, who travel hundreds of miles to buy 200-guinea gown or a 500-guinea cloak. In the course of an hour fifty women may be counted, wearing the costliest of sabies, chinchi and ermine, trailing velvet or lace that bear a well-known signature ; all for the benefit of other women. As a rule few people know each other at this meeting-place for Society's foibles. You will see one woman bend slightly to her neighbour, and will note that her lips move. Is she mentioning the name of the woman who passes? Mme. A or the Coun- tess B? No. She is just saying Callot, Doucet, — Deeuillet, Paquin, recognising the stamp of the dressmaker, scarcely looking at the person who wears the gown. The majority of tea-drinkers come to see the clothes; the wearers are to them nothing but a moving mass ot dress by the best makers, We now pass on to anoted tea-drink- ing house in the Champs Elysées quarter. Here it is crowded on Sunday afternoons. — Tables are engaged down the centre hall, where all can see and be seen, days in advance. Family parties are relegated to the back rooms; they are not attrac- tive. There is a curious side of Paris life to be noted by those who can dis- tinguish a duche:s from a_ dairymaid: and, as a rule, there are more of the latter than the former beneath the large hats with waving plumes, in this scented atmo- sphere where ringing laughter mingles with the sounds o! the string band. And nowto another category o! tea-rooms which the Parisian of the uppet middle classes tre- quents. Some are to be found in the Rue Cambon, in the Rue Royale, in the Rue de Rivoli, but tea is rarely see on the little traysthe handmaids steer so deftly through the crowds of well dressed women. A glass of Madeira and a couple of cream cakes do duty for teahere. Delightful places for appoint- ments. They have quite superseded the omnibus stations and the public museums. At these establishments you can calculate 2-fr.a head tor the pot ot tea with cream and accessories served. But the question of dress is more studied than any other. No woman would go to Ritz without she had a gown to show. She will go to the Rue Cambon in a smart tailor suit. The real tea-drinkers, the women who love a cup of tea and cannot do without it in the afternoon, are not the Parisians. These are of the tourist type, who care nothing for fine feathers or carefully-tied veils: they want a good cup of tea with solid bread and butter, and the t apology for toast they can find. They care nothing for smartuess. They want tea, and they get it, for a few pence, in two or three little hops recommended from one to the other. But these you need not scross the Channel to see. Frances Keyzer.

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NAVY AND AMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. The Parisians of Parts. JES = = = ios power = SS ST 2 A a a SS 0 Delf Ll SS 7 Sa Se > Se SE Mme. CARISTIE MARTEL The organiser of the Fétes at Orange in the old Roman Aréna. From a copyright photograph by Neutiinger.) r ip 211

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. HE appearance of the name of Mr. James Coats in the honours list in connection with the King’s Birthday, reminds one that the newly-created baronet comes of a family, than which none is more noted in the annals of yachting. There is no branch of the sport, either big or small class racing, cruising or steaming, that is not indebted to one or more members of the Coats family for active support. Mr. James Coats’s name appears in the yacht register as the owner of no less than six yachts of various types and tonnages, at the head of which list we must place the schooner Gleniffer, a grand vessel of about 500 tons. She is a Watson design, and was built in 1899, the same year as Rainbow, and, like that vessel, was originally a two- sticker; but as she was only used for cruising — purposes, her mainsail and boom were unneces- sarily big and weighty, and they were accordingly re- duced, and a mizzen- mast stepped. One series of matches with which the name of Coats is associated will ever remain famous. Those were the duels between the cutters Irex and Marjorie. The former belonged to Mr. James Jame- and Marjorie flew the colours of Mr. James Coats. Rarely, if ever, have the performances of any two particular vessels created more interest than did the inatches between this pair. The rivalry lost nothing in its keenness from the fact that the vessels were not of equal — dimensions, Marjorie being some tons the = smaller craft, and, therefore, always in receipt of a time allowance from her rival. Both vessels were of the * plank-on-edge” period, long, deep-bodied, narrow craft, and, in accordance with the custom then prevailing, both had fairly tall bulwarks. The boats came to be regarded as representative of the Clyde and the Solent respectively. Marjorie, a Watson craft, was built by Steele and Co. of Glasgow, while Irex, a Richardson design, was built by Fay of Southampton, being the first yacht of composite build—steel frames and wood skin—constructed in Southampton. The Southern firm and port were proud of their vessel, as they had every reason to be, for she was, without doubt, the fastest craft of her day. Both vessels were superbly handled, Irex being sailed by O'Neil, who had under son, the tamous American designer. him a splendid crew chosen from Itchen Ferry, a district whose entire male population seem to take naturally to yachting and fishing ; while Marjorie was in charge of Robert Dunean, with a Clyde crew. The composition of the respective ctews considerably added to the spirit of rivalry which existed. I have remarked that Marjorie was the smaller craft, and as such was alwa receipt of a time allowance, She wa ever, a closer-winded boat than the bigger one, and in a turn to windward she took a deal of shaking off. Nothing is more exasper- ating to a skipper than to find a sinaller competitor able to pinch closer up to windward, NEVADA, This yacht was built three years ago for the 65-{t. class, from designs by Charles Herreshoff. a young relative of Her best perlormances were in light airs; but sne was not a conspicuous all-round success. (From a copyright photograph ) and if in a lee berth able to luff and force the bigger one to go about. This was often the position in which O'Neil found him- self. The result was that on such occasions there was some very clever jockeying between the pair. Irex, as the bigger vessel, if she once got away, with sheets a trifle eased, would soon put a gap between herself and the Clyde cutter; but Duncan knew the powers of his craft on a wind, and on such occasions never lost an opportunity of worrying his opponent to the fullest extent. On memorable occasion on the Solent, in 1885, some jockeying led toa rather bad sinash. Marjorie, in lee- ward berth, was luffing tor all she was worth, and Irex not pointing so high, the pair one 212 gradually closed. O'Neil apparently thought he could get across his opponent's bow, and tried, with the result that he swept her bow- sprit out of her, The accident caused con- siderable comment at the time, some maintain- ing that the foul was deliberate on O'Neil’s part. Such criticisms served to show the keen interest evinced in the sailing of the pair. Marjorie is still on the yacht register, under Mr. James Coats's flag, although it is several years since she last hoisted racing colours: but Irex, after chauging owners, was broken up at Gosport about two years ago, after sailing for two yearsin handicap matches under Mr. Margetti’s flag. Irex was the last of her type to sail regularly in the first- class racing fleet, and was Thistle’s chief opponent in the earlier part of the season of 1887, before that vessel crossed the Atlantic. As a Scotch family, residing in Scotland, it is only natural that the ma- jority of the yachts owned by its various members should have been built in Scot- land. This has not. however, been in- variably the case, one notable excep- tion being Mr. An- drew Coats, who tor some years was an enthusiastic sup- porter of the 52-fout class. Two of his most important yachts were built in Southampton, from designs by the late A. E. Payne. These were Balaena and Camellia. The former was built while Mr. Coats was in South Africa on active service, and was not launched until a year alter completion. Camellia) made a good record in her class, in which she sailed three seasons. These vessels, in addi- tion to being built down South, were manned by Southern crews, and it seemed, perhaps. somewhat of an anomaly to find a prominent Scotch yachtsman sailing a Southern-buiit yacht at Clyde regattas with Southern skipper and crew. Duncan, the one-time skipper of Marjorie, had charge of Thistle for a season's racing after her return from America, and met his old opponent, O'Neil, again, the latter then being in charge of Mr. Jameson's new cutter, Iverna, and 4 spirited series of races took place between the pair. Later, he took command of Glenitier, and this proved to be his retirement from racing. CoRINTHIAN. Digitized »y GOO le 3

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. THE WEDDING OF THE ADRIATIC. ON THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE. Each year at Venice the Doze, the Patriarch, and all the civic dignitaries go in procession from the Fiazzetta to the sea, where, after a benediction has been pronounced, a ring of onyx, lapis lazuli, and malachite is thrown into the sea, to mark the wedding of the town to the survounding waters. AN HISTORIC PAGEANT. conveying the Doge and the other leading men of the city, and following this are some twenty gondolas, or Bissons, named after {amous warriors, famous painters, and famous citizens. (From copyright photographs by Abeniacar, Naples), The procession of boats i; headed by the ‘* Bucentaure,"’ 213

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Nov, zoth, L902, THE KING. AND Hts THE NAVY AS AN AID TO SCIENCE: THE DARK ROOM AT PALMA. * A_ PORTION OF T- This building, which took two days tu erect and {urnish, was taken down in less than two hours. Showing the ingenuity of the sux A VIEW OF THE CAMP AT PALMA. 5 Showing the large amount of canvas required for the housing of the various instruments. AN INTERESTING PICTURE FROM PALMA. THE CaPTAIN AND A portion of the F ht at the Majorcan capital. All of whom volunteered, 4° d during a bull-f H.M.S. © Venus” was sent on special service to as ist the Eclipse L recorced of the very y thle assistance that can be rendered on su perio tality. The accompanying photographs were 214 n organised by the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensingto, as by utilising the highly-trained skill of the officers and men of nby Dre William J. S. Lockyer, who formed oxe of the party f

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905, THE ECLIPSE EXPEDITION AT PALMA. ‘AMP AT PALMA. A VERY VALUABLE CARGO. ising the instruments efficiently. The 110 packing-cases containing the instruments leaving the ship for the Eclipse Camp. VISITORS AT THE ECLIPSE CAMP AT PALMA. From a photograph taken the day before the eclipse. Notice how the compound containing each instrument is roped in OF THE ‘‘ VENUS.’’ SOME OF THE CREW OF HM.S. ‘‘ VENUS.’’ part in the eclipse operations. Showing the remainder of the volunteers who rendered such efficient service during the expedition. tion of Sir Norman Lockyer, K.C.B. The instrumental equipment taken out was very considerable and complete, and another instance was yesty’s ships. Unfortunately the eclipse was not seen under the most favourable weather conditions, clouds coveriny the sun for the greater ry, and who furnished the * Navy and Army Illustrated" with particulars of the former Eclipe E xpeditions in 1897 and 1898. 215

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Nov. 24th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS Plays and Players. LAYGOERS are very busy just now, for there has been quite a rush of new pieces, and, moreover, all the old plays seem to be as attractive as ever. At the Court the matinées of Mr. Granville Barker’s remarkable play, ‘ The Inheritance,” have proved so successful that Voysey it stands almost to reason that this play will take a place in the evening bill, possibly at the eud of the run of “Man and Superman.” Then, again, we have the Adelphi production of ¢ Midsummer Night's Dreain” this week, and before these lines can appear “The Mountain Climber” will have started upon what we may hope, for Mr. Huntley Wright's sake, will prove to be a long and successtul run. Then, again, we have the National ‘Theatre Society from Dublin giving four performances at the St. George's Hall. And, difficulty in getting the play worked up into something more humorous than it is now. Mr. G. P. Huntley is an interesting study. He has such a strongly-marked personality, which will insist on coming through the affectations and mannerisms with which he invariably clothes his parts, that one would be curious to see him in something more work- manlike, something, perhaps, even a trifle more serious than the round of town fools and country bumpkins to which he has beea so long condemned. It has become by now a platitude to say that Miss Ethel Irving has not got a part worthy of her talent. But Miss Irving endows the character of La Bolero with individuality, and, as far as possible, a semblance to real life. And, after all, it is something to be thankful for that an actress —<— ee “LIGHTS OUT” AT THE WALDORF THEATRE. straightway he bundles the poor governess out of doors to go back to her lover. Such conduct is unbecoming a gentleman aud a clergyman, and one really has no patience at all with the character. At the Scala, as at the Apollo, a capable company struggle bravely to make interest out of a dull play, and one feels genuinely sorry for them. * It would be unfair to close a chronicle of last week's theatrical performances without a reference to the German company’s pro- ductions of * Ein Fallissement” and “* Sappho.” In the former Herr Starnburg achieved a great personal success, which places him at once among the shining lights of the German companies that have appeared in London; and in “Sappho” the three players upon The famous Court-martial Scene, in which Lieutenant von Lauffen (Mr. H. B. Irving) and Corporal Helbig (Mr. H. V. Esmond) are both lying to save the name ol Volkhardt (Miss Eva Moore) on the night Helbig to crown all, we have the German Company producing two plays a week, and all of them worth seeing, so that the devoted servant of the playhouse has enough doing just now to keep him out of mischief. Last week's productions were two in number, instead of four, as had been anticipated, at the Apollo and at the Scala, and importance. “ Mr, Popple Mr. Paul Rubens’ comedy with music, is something of a dis- neither of much (of Ippleton),” appointment, in that it is far from being a comedy, and that it has too little music. This latter failing can be remedied without much difficulty, for Mr. Kubens is better at song writing than at dialogue, and with such a cast as he has hered together for his venture in management should have no But their efforts are nullified by the appearance of the girl herself, who volun 1 attacked the Lieutenant, and her father (Mr. Charles Fulton) 1s only just prevented from striking von Lauffen by Corporal Queiss (Mr, Charles Weir) and Count von Lehdenburg (Mr. of her calibre appears in musical comedy. amp of respectability It gives the genus a for which it ought to be thankful. Mr. Forbes Robertson has not found an epoch-making play in “Mrs. Grundy,” In- deed, Mrs. Ryley’s latest work proves to be one of the least exciting of her plays, and certainly the least dramatic. The Rev. Edward Sotheby is a poor sort of person, despite his somewhat brave show of championing Kitty The little country town is promptly in arms, the thing is preposterous, it is scandalous, and Mr. Sotheby is seriously considering whether it would not be wiser to marry the girl, when Barson, the poor governess in distress. all at once he discovers that he is at liberty lady engaged, and to make love to another whom he had fancied was otherwise 216 Roland Cunningham). (From a copyright photograph by the Dover Street Studios, W.) ers evidence, and admits that she was in von Lauffen’s rooms whom the burden of the play rested merited the warm applause accorded them. Fraulein Elsa Gademann as Sappho—the Greek poetess and not the Parisian demi-mondaine—was ad- mirable, albeit her powers did not quite permit her to express Sappho’s scorn and passionate disdain in the third act, and she found an admirable supporter in Dr. Ingo Krauss, whose Phaon was a most striking portrait. Friulein Margarete Russ as Melitta, the young slave who wins Phaon’s love from Sappho, was most delightful, and the remark- able improvement in Friaulein Russ’s acting since she was last in London is one of the noteworthy features of the present season of German plays. This week “ Uriel Acosta” is being played, and Herr Hugo Waldeck from Dresden is making his first F. ER most appearance.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905, PLAYS AND PLAYERS. P| es pres ts Seine’ Bes Dean hud xt 4, MISS EVELYN BOND A member of one of Mr. George Edw: rdes’s numerous companies at present touring the provinces. Miss Bond has appeared frequently in London in musical comedy, notably at Daly's in ‘* The Cingalee.”’ (Fiom a copyright photograph by Messr', Johnston and Hoffmann, 31, Devonshire Street, W.) 217

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Nov. 25th, 1995. The SOME CORNISH THE KING. AND HIS Traveller. WINTER RESORTS. I this season of the year, when so many people are seeking a means of escape trom the much-dreaded English winter, it is well to bear in mind the claims of the Cornish littoral, which has, of late years, become recognised asa winter resort of the first order. The Cornish Coast, or English Riviera, as many prefer to term it, extending from Rame Head, just a little to the westward of Plymouth, as far south as the THE QUAY, WEST LOOE. ciuresque por ion of the river Looe, which divides the old Cornish town into two parts, resvectively known as East and West. siderable importance, and is reported to have supplied twenty ships tc is still a good dea! ot fishir Lizard, offers to the winter health-seeker much that is in common with her French sister—warmth, sunshine, and a mild climate. True enough, one misses the gaieties and frivolities which go to form the social life of Nice, Cannes, or Monte Carlo; but, after all, these are of small moment to health-seekers pure and simple. To such it must be far more welcome to know that they can enjoy practically all the advantages of a mild THR FORESHORE A typical rocky inlet on the Cornish Coast. The little bay is dee and fuchsins grow Juxuriantly in the open air, and in many place AT LOOE. 1 wooded banks, where myrtles snd the nature of the trees recall scenes abroad 213 In medieval days Looe was a place c! r the siege of Calais in the reign of Edward III, Tne place has decayed considerably, but there g and coasting trade done by the inhabitants. Southern climate without having to ineur the risk or discomfort of a Channel crossing at the most disagreeable time of year. Ot late years, thanks to railway enterprise, the Cornish Riviera has been brought within a com paratively easy distance of the metropolis, the Midlands, and the North. The Great Wester Railway, which is one of the lines that serve Cornwall, is now making a non-stop run to Plymouth in just a trifle under five hours; or if you elect to travel through to Penzance, the journey will occupy eight hours in all. Con- trast this with the only means of communica- tion available in the early days of the last century, when in the course of the 216 miles separating London and Exeter there were no fewer than three-and-twenty changes, and Sir William Knighton thought himself fortunate if he reached the New Inn, Exeter, in anything under twenty hours! There is not the slightest doubt that we owe a debt of deep gratitude to present-day railway enterprise, especially such as is displayed by the Great Western, which dines you on board as 4 prince, sleeps you in the greatest of comfort, and generally ministers to your wants em row! ina manner little dreamed of in the bygone days of travel. The knowledge of these facts has probably done more in the direction oi popularising Cornwall as a winter resort than anything the local authorities have attempted in the way of advertisement. ‘= Comparing Cornwall with Italy, which it resembles in shape if not in climate, we find it has an Eastern and Western Riviera, thoug! in respect to the climate of the latter it Is more like that of Western France, New Quay. in fact, often being termed the “ Biarritz 0! England.” The extreme mildness of Corn wall’s winter climate has always been more or less a puzzle to those who base their cal: culations on the conditions generally prevall- ing in town at this season. Bearing in mind that Cornwall is the most westerly and, at the same time, southerly county in England, 1's insular position, almost surrounded by a watt! sea, has also to be reckoned with. The mildness

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NAVY AND ARMY and equability of the climate are perhaps best illustrated by the numbers of exotic and sub-tropical plants which thrive outdoors in winter. It is actually a fact that the crocus and snowdrop can be seen at Polperro, which forms the subject of one of our illustrations, long before they have pierced the snows of Parma. The coast scenery of Cornwall is as cele- brated in its way as the inland scenery of Devonshire. Picturesque coves and miniature eee by ae 7 Pete ce Se. This tiny fishing village is on> of the most picturesque on the Cornish Coast, and has. perhaps, Polperro, as may be seen, is situated in a ravine, through which a small stream flows into the E i refuge during the storms which sometimes rage on this roc harbours abound, affording delightfully secluded retreats for the winter visitor in search of rest and sunshine. To mention one of these, there is Looe, divided into East and West by the Looe River, described by Wilkie Collins “one of the most primitive places in England Looe still retains much of its old-world air, though it is threatened with a promenade and pier, and the “‘improvements" which are erroneously THE KING. supposed to constitute “a modern watering- place.” Up to the present Looe can only be reached by coach from Menheniot, which is half-an-hour’s run from Plymouth. A pleasant drive of 3$ miles from West Looe brings us to the picturesque fishing village of Polperro, at one time the haunt of smugglers, now resorted to by scores of artists, Polperro is without doubt one of the loveliest spots on the Cornish Riviera, though unfortunately THE HARBOUR, POLPERRO. accommodation is necessarily much restricted. On the stern Riviera Fowey, reached by a branch of the Great Western from Lost- withiel, is rapidlv rising into favour as a winter resort. Fowey is a place of great antiquity, and once played an important role in the Naval annals of this country. In King Edward III.’s_ reign Fowey actually sent more ships to the British Navy than any other 219 ently than any other been used el, and the picturesque little harbour forms a safe place of -bound coast. Nov. 25th, 1904. English port. Chapters could be written about this erstwhile famous seaport, which has sunk into obscurity except as a health resort aud fishing station. Lostwithiel, at the head of Fowey River, once the capital of the Duchy, has likewise lost its importance. The old bridge spanning the Fowey River is one of the finest examples of bridge work of the fourteenth century we have in the country. The ruin of Restormal Castle, built in the sacub’ect for the artist's brush reign of Henry III.. is distant about a mile from Lostwithiel. Numerous other resorts, equally interesting and attractive from the health-seeker’s point of view, abound along the Cornish Corst, and those who care to journey further westward have the choice of St. Austell, Mevagissey, St. Mawes, or Fal mouth. To the latter we propose to devote a separate article in a later issue.

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and losi than never to have tackled low at all." HEN the history of the New Zea- land tour comes to be written, as it will be by some dozens of pens, I doubt not that the better judges will be wholly agreed upon two points. Firstly, that never has there been since the days when the head of a Dane was kicked about the streets of Chester a team which extricated itself more cleverly or more thoroughly from a tight corner than this one; secondly, that never before has there been a Rugby fifteen so likely to score at any moment of the game. I am led up to the first point by recollection of several individual feats during the course of the New Zealanders’ game with Richmond, One in particular during the first half of the game was of the kind one only imagines, but which one has never before seen in a long experience of the game. Wallace was the hero ot it, although, perhaps, he was not playing at the top of his form in the match. The game was in the New Zealand half of the ground. The Richmond forwards started « dangerous rush, they got past the five-eighths and the third line, and then the full back failed to bold the slippery ball. Not twenty vards ahead was the New Zealand goal-line. At this critical moment Wallace dashed into the fray from the lelt wing. Gathering the ball as though it was a small dry bundle of hay, he evaded one or two opponents, shook himself free of at least two more, turned in his tracks, and there as he stood, surrounded by halt- a-dozen of his opponents, he got in a left foot punt, for which, had he done it in his‘palmiest days, Gamlin would have brought down the house. The ball landed just in touch some ten yards further up the field than where the movement originated, and play was at once transferred to the Richmond half of the field! Then, as to the second point, there were incidents in the match at Cambridge and the Richmond match which prove it to the hilt. At Cambridge, some seven minutes before the end of the game, the Light Blues were ten yards or less from their opponents’ goal-line and pressing them hard. The score against them was then 3 tries. Inside two minutes Deans was over under the posts at the other end and Cunningham had kicked a goal. At Richmond, Morley Lawson, by nippy running and good punting, had, in conjunction with R. E. Godfray, found touch a few yards from the Richmond line. Within a minute or two Wallace had scored a try for the Colonials. In neither of these cases was there a long individual or combined passing run down the ground of the kind so often seen in the days of three three-quarters. The ball was simply worked surely back to the other end, and before the defending side had had time to recover from the physical and moral effect of W. T. CAVE (CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, BLACK- HEATH, AND EN AND). One of the best light-weight forwards in the four Unions, Cave has played several very good games this season, and should be in well in the running tor his English cap. being beaten back, the effort was capped by an extra bit of smartness on the part of an indi- vidual, and the deed was done. No Welsh or Scottish side has ever possessed these faculties to such a marked extent, and, both being win- ning faculties, the success of the Colonials is very largely accounted for in these two points. The most ardent admirer of Welsh football and Welsh methods could hardly have felt proud of the object of his admiration had he been present at Queen’s Club last week. 1 was in the vicinity of some obviously keen supporters of the Swansea teain opposing London Welsh. Their cheers and vocifera- tions were those of partisans, and they were very good hearing whenever clean football was played by their favourites. These same spectators were as silent as the tomb directly a Swansea forward went up to H. T. Maddocks and hit him on the head with clenched fist. A pretty introduction to Welsh football methods, this, to those of the New Zealanders who were present. I amglad to see that more than one writer in the London Press has had the courage to speak out against this growing tendency among a certain class of Welsh foot- baller to go in for methods savouring of the behaviour of drunken costermongers or the lowest type of prize-fighter. Many a timeand oft it is very difficult to restrain one’s self in the heat of the moment, but in a game there ts a limit. And officialdom that does not insist upon that limit not being exceeded is not worthy of the position it occupies. Needless to add, the scene when this occurred was a disgrace and an insult to Queen's Club, West Kensington, to which centre of all that is honourable and manly in sport Welsh football in general, and every member of the Swansea club in particular, owes an apology. Goop SporTsMaNnsuHip aT Beprorp. The opportunity must not be lost of a word of congratulation to the crowd at Bedford on the occasion of the visit of the New Zealanders. Although their team contained eleven of their favourite old Grammar School boys, and their team was being beaten all ends up, their cheer- ing of the New Zealanders’ brilliant football— perhaps the best display the latter have yet given—was simply splendid. This cannot, un- fortunately, be said of the Blackheath and Richmond crowds, who were often, to all intents and purposes, dumb when the Colonials did something good, and went into ecstasies if one of the club team happened to run five yards or punt the ball. A little of the spirit of the Bedford crowd is sadly wanted in those who attend metropolitan football. It is to be hoped there will be fair play all round on December 2 at the Crystal Palace. NICHOLSON, When the New Zealanders came to town recently they practised frequently at Acton on the cround of the Great Western Railway. indefatigable trainer, Duncan, in a passing run with Harper, one of the wing three-quarters, and Nicholson, one of the best forwards. HARPER. the ball to Nicholson. DUNCAN (TRAINER). This photograph shows theif Harper in the centre has just passed Digitized by G OOS le

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. THE “ENTENTE CORDIALE” IN JAPAN BRITISH BLUEJACKETS: AND GEISHA GIRLS. on was accorded to the officers and men of the British Far Eastern Squadron by the Municipality of Kobe, when the English Admiral congratulated ory, and on the conclusion of the new Anglo-Japanese Alliance. The Mayor gave an al fresc> banquet to the officers, and the bluejackets, who were most hospitably entertained, appear to have enjoyed themselves immensely. From a copyright photograph Formawn Nose Catarrh 724 per box. For ordinary Colds in the Head : Formawn Nose Wool, 730. per bor (dainty pocket size). For more serious attacks: Formawn Inhaler, Price 2/- complete. Should your Chemist not yet stock Formawn, write, enclosing cash, to The Chemical Works, 26&, Southwark Bridge Road, London, S.E., who will forward post free what is required 221

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Nov. 25th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. ‘A Queen of Napo- VI s Court” (T. Fisher Unwin) is by far the most interesting book of the kind which has appeared since her work on Laura Permon, Duchess d’Abrantis. Her charming narrative tells of the life of the beau- tiful Désirée Clary, who might have married Napoleon in her youth, but eventually espoused the brave and irresistible Berna- dotte, became Queen of Sweden, and lived to see her grandson, Charles XV., seated on the throne of Sweden and Norwa King Charle was eventually succeeded by his brother, Oscar I1., Queen Deésirée’s favourite, who at the present moment rules over Sweden alone. It was while the separation of the dual kingdom was taking place, and attracting the attention of all Europe tothe romantic story of the House of Bernadotte, that the last sheets A Queen of of Mrs. Bearne’s fascinating Napoleon's volume went through the press. Court. This alone gives the story a very special human interest. Nor must we forget that Queen Désirée’s great- great-grandson and heir-presump- tive has just married the Princess Margaret of Connaught. At the moment of our writing it is, more- over, practically certain that the husband of King Edward VII.'s daughter will shortly be called to occupy the throne of Norway, which Bernadotte won by the sword in the intervals of curbing the ambition of his former com- panioninarms. Tothelast Désirée Bernadotte never quarrelled with the lover of her youth, whom she survived for close on forty years. Mrs. Bearne is one of the very few women who contrive to write his- tory correctly without being dull, and picturesquely without being inaccurate. WITH the two volumes of the late Canon Ainger's * Essays and Lec- tures,” just published by Messrs. Macmillan, Canon Beeching brings his labours as literary executor to anend. Wearegladtoha volumes. They donot always their author at his best; the in- clusion of lectures—more or less popular lectures—must necessarily show the difference between the fastidious scholar pre- Canon paring for the press Ainger's and the teacher ex- Essays and plaining to students. Lectures. But,as Canon Beech- ing rightly says, there was something even in his least finished lecture that deserved per- petuation. And, after all, how little difference there is between lecture andessay! When aman is so steeped in the best literature as was Canon Ainger, so sensitive to thoughts and letters, so used to thinking directly and giving direct expression to his thoughts, he cannot, one might almost say, make blunders, or even fall far below his best. And so we read with gratitude every line of these most interesting volumes. BROAD-MINDED as he was, Canon Ainger, like every critic worth his salt, had his point of view. There were things he did like, and things he did not like. The minutic of historical accuracy and textual criticism—these were to him of less importance than the intention, the purpose, the teaching, so to speak, His oftheauthor. For him (as Canon Criticism. Beeching points out, with just a suspicion of a gibe at certain modern methods of criticism) the main interest in literature was the ethical. He was con- cerned with ideas, not wsthetics. Whether he is writing on Shakespeare, on Swift, on Burns, on Lainb, on Euphuism, or any other of the many topics in these volumes, he is From an illustration to ‘'A Queen of } regarding always, in his heart, the qualities not the art of the writers, or rather, the qualities as they affect and are expressed in the art. And through all runs that delightful clarity, that delicate, fresh humour, and that patient waiting on his anthors that made Canon Ainger one of the best critics of his day. No one should be without these delightful volumes. Ps * % WE cannot be too grateful for the Cambridge University Press Series of Cambridge English Classics. As volume after volume comes out, it only shows how badly off we were before it appeared. There The are good men behind the scenes, Cambridge and the books are at once so Reprints. attractive and so scholarly that they may be bought as Christmas presents and left on the table, or bought for hard work and read. One of the latest is the poems of IN AN OLD FRENCH GARDEN. Queen ot Spain. Mat Prior, “the most natural of artificial poets,” the author of the “ Nut-Brown Maid,” “Henry and Emma,” and the “ Tales”; the fellow of his college, the ambassador; who owed his chance to the moment when, as a pot- boy in his uncle’s inn near Charing Cross, he was able to set the learned company right over a passage in Horace. Then there is the Crabbe, the first volume of three edited by Dr. Ward of Peterhouse, with much new matter and an accurate text; and the Beaumont and Fletcher, which Mr. Arnold Glover began, and Mr. A. B. Waller is to finish in ten volumes. We hear, too, of further volumes of the “ Hudibras” of Butler which Mr. Waller began in the spring, with poems never printed, never even heard of by modern readers, before. GOOD novels come apace. Mr. George Moore has published “The Lake” (Heine- mann), a strange tale of a young Irish priest 222 soleon's Court" (Fisher Unwin). One 7 5 of the figures is that of Désirée Clary, Queen of Sweden, and the other Julie, the moral claim to it? of fine nature, whose peace of mind is wrecked by the love of a woman. The woman we find as vulgar and as shallow as the priest is the opposite: He has something of the great sim. plicity as he dreams in those Irish woods which Mr. Moore describes with more power over beautiful language than he has ever shown before; she is a characterless little hussy, who replaces feeling with chatter about culture and freedom. We have no sympathy with these modern “ Pagans,” as they call themselves, who make gods of their nasty little pleasures; we shrink from this woman, and prefer to forget her, remembering only the deep beauty of the priest's simple soul, and the The Lake exquisite manner in which Mr. and Other Moore has described him. Avery Novels. different book is “The Man from America" (Smith, Elder), by Mrs. Henry de la Pasture, the author of “ Peter's Mother” and “ Deborah of Tod's.” This is a sunny book, a charming story, very sweetly told, of an old French- Irish Marquis and his two pretty grand-daughters. The girls have their little loves and _ troubles; the old man pursues his quaint, rather laughable, but always lov- able, path, and all ends happily, as it should do to such very attrac- tive people. Everyone should read this book. THEN there is ‘“ The Debtor” (Harpers), by Mrs. Mary E. Wil- kins Freeman. Something of a disappointment, this ; a sordid tale, unlike the usual work of this able writer. We are all in favour of people “coming out of the mt, but Mrs. Freeman has come out of the rut to splash about in the mud, and we hope she will go back again to her purer, sweeter tales. ‘The tricks and petty dishonesties of a struggling tamily are not the subjects on which she can best exercise her delicate art. “The Story of Stella,” by Miss Caroline Brett M’Lean (Sonnenschein), will not please evervone. It is “slow,” mournful, and not over well written; but it does show those qualities of earnest- ness, sympathy, and sincerity which are too rare among our clever modern writers. Stella's father was a miser, and had been a fraudulent bankrupt. She drudged her youth away in bitter poverty, to keep him, as she thought, when all the while he was hoarding money for the sake of those he had defrauded. When he died came the problem—should Stella keep the money that was hers by law. or surrender it to those who had Which she did; and how her action affected her life, some readers—if they are not impatient—may be recommended to leat! from Miss M’Lean’s book. More Novels. BOOKS TO READ. Sir Benjamin Stone's Pictures. (Cassell.) Five Famous Frenchwomen, by Mrs. Henry Fawcett (Cassell.) The Burlesque (Laurie.) The Lake, by George Moore The iravelling Thirds, by (Harper.) A Lame Dog's Diary, by S. Macnaghton. (Heinemano Suprano, by F. Marion Crawford. (Macmillan.) Dick Pentscath, by Katharine Tynan, (Smith, Eker The Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight, by the Author of! Napoleon, by P. W. Sergeant (Heinemann.) Gertrude Atherton ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden.’* (Smith Elder.) Burford Papers, by William Holden Hutton (Constable.) On Ten Plays of Shakespeare, by Stopford A. BrovS? (Constable.) The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, by bdmut Selous. (Dent.)

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE TELEGRAPH SPEED. One advantage of Grape-Nuts breakfast food is that it is always ready to eat, having been slowly and fully cooked at the pure food factories ten to twelve hours. Not only this, but by peculiar andingenious processesthe starch in the grains is changed into a form of sugar which renders it digestible within an hour, as compared with two to three hours required for ordinary porridge. There is no waste in Grape- Nuts. Every ounce tells. The valuable phosphate of potash stored in minute quantities in wheat and barley (of which Grape- Nuts is made) is retained in this food and is most important in re- buildingthe brainand nervetissues. There’s a reason for Grape-Nuts KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. OMBOS. | MESSRS. C. A. CARLIN have acquired the right to sell in this country THE FAMOUS CIGARETTES MANUFACTURED BY The OMBOS CIGARETTE CO., of CAIRO, EGYPT: BY IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE SULTAN OF TURKEY. Sizes— No. 1, 10/6 per 100. No. 2, 8/6 per 100. No. 3, 7/6 per 100. C. A. GARLIN, i, 177, Piccanitty, W. The Largest Importers 07] Havana Cigars in the Kingdom. a TUCK’S LATEST XMAS PARTY MASKS. Assorted Dozen, 2/6. Sample Set of Six 1/6. Please procure early. Carefully packed. RAPHAEL TUCK’S LOVELY XMAS CARDS. Casket La Grande. 20 Superb Products, including ART CELLULOIDS. Really Handsome. 2/6 Post Free. Early application advised. Have tacr’s Cluster de Luxe 1nacaen Including Tuck's Including Tuck's Folding Designs. = Folding Designs. Raphael Tuck's Handsome Folding Designs with Envelopes, 2 stamps extra. Post paid. BAZAAR BUNDLE, 100 Tuck's Xmas Cards 15 stamps, with 20 folding designs. Choice Cluster of Ten Tuck's Xmas Cards, 4 Stamps. TUCK’S LAUCHABLE XMAS CARDS, Box of 40 for 1/3, Sample 20 for od. Good Cheer for some Little Cot BIG BOX OF TEN TOYS FOR A SHILLING. Charming Glove Box with 20 Tuck's Xmas Cards, 14 stamps. Sweetly pretty Kerchief Box, 8 Stamps. bes 20 for 6d., Comic Xmas Postcards and Humorous /Xmas Cards. TOM SMITH’S CRACKERS. 3 Boxes 1/9. Single Box, 9d T.B.L., Kina’s Premises, Savoy CorRNEeR, STRAND, LONDON. : W. H ARBROW’'S Iron, Wood & Portable Buildings. REVERSIBLE SHELTER, 7ft. Gin. by 7ft. 6in. Suitable for the accommodation of Patients under- going the open-air treatment. £25 Price, inchidiag Turn-table PAVILION FOR FOOTBALL, GOLF OR CRICKET. Size. Supplied. 2oft by 1oft. 23700 2420" 28100 asft. by raft. 4250 4710 0 415 0 joft. by raft. 49 5 0 67 0 0 510 0 gett: byt ft: 6615 0 1315 0 715 0 SOUTH BERMONDSEY STATION, LONDON, S.E. Plans and Estimates free on application. BUILDINGS, ANY SIZE, DESPATOHED AT A FEW DAYS’ NOTICE. STEAM JOINERY of every description. Works: STABLE. Twostalls, loose box, coach-house & harness Size 38ft. by r4ft. room, hay loft over. Price about 290 NX ei Ke Me | ce MOTOR HOUSE. 13ft. by roft. On Rail 215 0 0 Erected £18 0 O 15ft. by roft. 16 00 1910 0 22ft. by roft * 19 6 Oo 24 56 0 26ft. by raft. tf 2215 0 + 2900 vii.

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND His Leaves from a Collector's Note-book. No. LXVIII.—OLD MAGAZINES. N the smaller shops of out-of-the-way towns, and on the bookstalls often to be met with at conntry markets, may be discovered odd volumes of — the magazines which between 1730 and 1830 delighted the souls of | our ancestors. Most of them have long since been relegated to the limbo of things forgotten; but the Gentleman's) Magazine (in an altered form) has survived the wear and tear of a century and three-quarters, and the Annual Register (no longer'a magazine, but a useful record of contemporary history) is only its junior by Of their dead and gone In the dreary days which preceded the era of some three decades. contemporaries there was literally no end. railways, telegraphic communication, and a cheap Press, London, minster, the zines like the European, the the Oxford, the West and Country, and a dozen Cniver al Town others, filled the place now occupied by the and the shilling all the latest London, Bath, and Brighton gossip, but they retailed in a succinct form the doings of the Court, the the society newspaper novel. They not only gave Parliament, the evidence in causes and the the Occasionally a ran debates in ee US, latest productions at theatres. serial novel through their pages. A monthly or half-yearly list of bankrupts, births, marriages, and deaths the staple generally completed voluine or issue, the of this entertaining and useful form of literature were the plates and portraits, the designing of which gave employment in their salad days to artists like Bartolozzi, Cipriani, Blake, Cosway, For many attractions “ AUTUMN.” Reproduced from an old magazine illustration. the Cruikshanks, Stothard, Gilray, Rowland- son, George Morland, and many others. Some of these bore the author's name. Much oftener they appeared anonymously, and can THEIR ILLUSTRATIONS AND ILLUSTRATORS. only be identified by their style and peculiari- ties. Many portraits of well-known personages exist only in magazine-plate form, and are therefore keenly looked for, while others are valuable on account of their intrinsic merit. For the last sixty years the old inagazine has afforded a gold-mine to the extra-illustrator, Set after set has been ruthlessly stripped o/ its plates and the letterpress consigned to the tender mercies of the paper-maker. This is specially the case where the illustrations have taken the form of coloured plates, as in th: Ladies’ Magazine and the Repository, of the industrious Ackermann. Between 1770 and 1820 every calling, profession, and phase wi life had apparently its own particular orga of this kind, e.g, the Wit's Magazine (with plates by Blake), the Vocalist’s, the Trade. man's, the Old Maid’s, the Matrimonial, and so forth. The prudent print and_ portrait collector should never miss an opportunity of turning over the odd volumes for whicii he is often asked only a few pence. He may light on an Alken, an unknown Cruik- shank, a charming example of Cosway, a hitherto unknown Bunbury, and so forth. Some of the “ heads” in the European Mago- sine were of quite exceptional merit. Those of Mrs. Robinson and Mme. du_ Barri by Cosway often fetch £1 or £2 apiece. An unbroken series of the Sporting Magazie are worth between £300and £400. A complete set of the Gentleman's Magazine down to the year 1868, with the five index volumes, fetch about £40; but in this case it would be rash to guarantee the completeness of the plates. _ |i. Two From the Euvopean Magazine. ) OLD MAGAZINE IDSUSTRA ‘ONS OF “ AUTUMN.” From an viii engraving by Angus, after Millar.

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NAVY AND ARMY ONE PENNY WEEKLY, Specimen Cory Post Free. Published at the Offices of ‘*Counrry Lire," Limitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; and by Greorce Newnes, Limite, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in Rare Books aND Fine Lisrary EDITIONS OF STANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, 1st Editions of 17th, 18th, and Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, roth Century writers, Illustrated Works Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs Recently Travels, Engraviogs, Autographs. Price 6d. each. GARDEN. COLOURED SUPPLEMENTS. issued —Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and H.8 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, etc. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. THE KING. ONE PENNY WEEKLY. Tue Misses Nov. 25th, 1905. GREATEST OF ALL CARD GAMES Reproduction from a full-page picture “ Black and White." “ The Queen of Society grand Collection of in play By the card-playing public is banned, For it cannot be fit To call out ‘ B 2 Quit," When you have not a Quit in your hand." QUIT is the new game of extraordinary fascination. IT IS IMMENSELY POPULAR both in the United Kingdom and America, and is now the largest selling game in the world game, and offers exceptional opportunity for good judgment QUIT is a smart and lively IT WILL DELIGHT YOU AND YOUR GUESTS. Quit will not merely please, but delight you. PARKER BROTHERS (inc.), LONDON: 11, Lovell’s Court, E.C. QUI CLUB EDITION PLAIN EDITION THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE K1NG’s EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. £2 offered —829, THE Kina's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE KING's EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform * which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy."’ Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns.—179, THe KinG's ExcHanGe A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same | (temp. George IV.).—182, THE Kinc's ExCHANGE ** The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham £1 offered.—183, Tue Kine's Excuance A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine ros. each offered.—184, THE KiNG's EXCHANGE Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THe KinG's EXCHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892.—187, ‘THE Kine's Excuance «* The Book of Archery,'’ and any other works on Toxophily; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, Tue Kina's ExcHAnGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, THE KING'S EXCHANGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE KING'S EXCHANGE WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. — continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262, THE KiINnG's ExcHANGE. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘t Shannon "' and *' Chesa- peake,'' after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, Tur KIN =XCHANGE. Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to her marriage.—268, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath ; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE KinG's ExcHance. Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng's operations.—-270, THE KiNG's Excua Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. £1 offered.— 271, THE Kina! CHANGE. Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, |dedicated to Princess Augusta, rot; Joln Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812 Good price offered —272, THE KinG's ExcHanGe. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : 't John Bull taking aluncheon,"' 1798; ‘* Royal Economy,'' George III |frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s, each oflered.—273, THE Kinc's ExcHance | s | CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. 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Nov. 25th, 1905, THE HE Autumn Meeting at Derby may | fairly be written of as one of the most brilliant of the “racing fixtures” which take place towards the close of the flat-racing season. When, as was the case last week, the house-party entertained by the Duke of Devonshire graced the pro- ceedings with their presence, the success of the meeting from a social standpoint was assured, and the number of well-known racing- folk who were to be seen in the paddock and enclosures testified to the popularity of the meeting from a business point of view. Racing commenced with the Stainsby Selling Plate, and Chacornac figured amongst the runners; but not even the skill of Felix Leach could substitute new legs for old, and the old horse was unable to show a vestige of the form which enabled him to make a dead-heat of it with Sansovino in the Doveridge Handi- cap earlier in the season, and the three placed horses were Hand in Hand, Country Boy, and the Sedately filly. A good race between Thrush (g-st. 8-lb.) and Santry (g-st. 9-Ib.) was anticipated in the Markeaton Plate, but neither of therm had anything to do with the finish, which resulted in a most decisive win for Earla Mor,.who, after galloping in the most extraordinz sidelong fashion, simply made hacks of his opponents, and won in a canter by six or seven lengths from Royal Lass. Sophron, the ex-selling plater, gave a most striking performance in the Chesterfield Nursery Stakes, for, after getting badly away, he got on terms with his opponents when half the distance had been covered, and showed such a burst of speed from the distance that he eventually won by a neck from Scotch Mistake, with the Wasp filly beaten into third place by the same distance. Mr. John Robinson's colours are not often seen on a race-course, but they were carried to victory by the doubtfully-bred gelding by Carbine or Bread Knife out of Polly Constable in the Drakelow Juvenile Selling Plate; and that very consistent performer, Avebury, stalled off a desperate challenge from Laveuse, and won the Doveridge Plate by a short head. The judge’s verdict came in for much criticism, numbers of people maintaining that the filly had won; but it must always be remembered that there is only one straight line between LURD BRACKI Who was favourite for the Derby THE KING. AND HIS RACING SEASON. FLYING FOX, Whose stock have won {104,000 in three seasons, was purchased by M. Le Blanc for 37,500 guineas. two given points, and the only person capable of looking along that line with absolute é yis the “ man in the box.” There is no doubt whatever as to the in- terest attaching to the race for the Derby Gold Cup, but it seems somewhat of a pity that it has been found necessary to extend the dis- tance over which it is run to one mile and six furlongs, if only for the fact that when it was fought out over the straight mile there was always a possibility that horses who had dis- appointed their connections in the Cambridge- shire might redeem their reputations. Twenty competitors, of whom some seven or eight could fairly lay claim to be classed as good handicap horses, went down to the start, and a good race ensued, which resulted in the defeat of the favourites, Imari and Pradella, and the easy victory of Catscradle, who started at 20 to 1, and won by a couple of lengths from Airship, who beat Imari by half a length for third place. For two years in succession S IMARI Gold Cup, and ran third, (Front copyright photographs by W. A, Rouch.) x Rising Falcon had won the Chatsworth Plate, the last time carrying 8-st. 8-lb., and he was now essaying the almost impossible task of win- ning the race once more with ro-st. 2-Ib. in the saddle; but the impossible was accomplished, and both to the horse and his rider great credit must be given for a magnificent and almost unparalleled performance. Inside the distance the pace became tremendous; Rising Falcon, getting fairly under way, strode on with the most unswerving dash, and stalling off all opposition, won by a head from Roseinarket (6-st. 7-lb.), with Snowflight (7-st. 7-Ib.) just beaten into third place by a short neck. To give 51-lb, to any animal that can gallop at allis a big performance, but to concede this weight to such a useful colt as Rosemarket sets one wondering as to what manner of a sprinter Rising Falcon can be. The advantage to be gained in handicaps by the 5-lb. allowance, which an apprentice is entitled to, may be the more appreciated if one points out that Templeman has now ridden the winners of the Cambridgeshire, the Liverpool Cup, and the Derby Cup. That the lad is an exceptionally capable rider goes without saying, and considering that until the month of May he had never ridden a winner, his success during the past waning season is something quite extraordinary, even when compared with that of the more_ brilliant jockeys of the past. The Derby Gold has discounted to a con- siderable extent the interest taken in the Manchester November Handicap, an event which used to excite inuch more comment a few years back than it dees now. The chief point about it is that it is the last handicap of importance in the season, and owners and trainers who have had a bad year naturally make an attempt to get square as nearly as possible; and, of course, the general racing public imitate their example. It seems probable that the race will simply be a repeti- tion of the Derby Cup, as, with one or two exceptions, the field will be the same, aud it is hardly likely that any of the horses will be backed until the numbers are hoisted. The race, however, is by no means a certainty for Catscradle, although it seems very probable that she will win if she can beat Pradella, who is her most serious rival. CAURIRE,

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NAVY AND ARMY. as a thickening instead of ordinary flour. It makes a more delicately flavoured sauce and adds refinement to even the commoner vegetables. An EMINENT COOKERY EXPERT says: “1 have succeeded in producing by the aid of Brown & Polson’s ‘Patent’ Corn Flour Sauces which are superior in appearance, consistency and flavour to those made with the ordinary flour.” hex Vo'vALL Your little ills will find relief in he LITTLE LIVER PILLS For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Purely Vegetable, Very small, and easy to take as sugar. Genuine must have signature ae Price 13\d. FOR DINING & DRA\ xi. THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. 12 GOLD MEDALS AWARDED. The DAILY MAIL of October 14th, 1905, says: ‘ The Fror pe Dinpicut, by some considered the finest threepenny cigar in the market, now has a tremendous sale, the record being 16,000,000 sold in one year."" Fior pe Dinptcut No. 2, 3d. each (5 for 1/-). Fror pe DinpicuL BX TRA, the new size, extra choice (as supplied to the House of Lords), 4d. each, 7/- per box of 25, everywhere, or BewLay, 49, Strand. Est. 125 years. THE ROYAL MAIL R. M S. P. STEAM PACKET COMPANY, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks’ for £50. 70 Days—£7o. « WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February. Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as above.

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Nov, 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND Hls Motoring Notes. HE inaugural luncheon given by the Society of Motor Manutacturers and Traders to celebrate the opening of the Olympia Exhibition was attended by a huge gathering of members of the trade and prominent motorists. The principal speaker was the Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P., the chairman of the Automobile Club, who, in proposing the toast of the society's exhibi- tion, coupled with the naine of its president, Mr, Sidney Straker, said that at a very modest computation the value of the cars running in the United Kingdom was not less than £15,000,000, while at least £2,000,000 orders would be placed during the next twelve months. This country was not only holding its own in this industry with the nations of the world, but was taking its proper place in the front rank, In regard to the question of the roads, he intended to propose next session that the main highways, to which the Govern- ment contributed £1,800,000 a year, should be placed under a central body, not, perhaps, in the first instance executive, but only advisory, in order to secure continuity of action and efficiency and economy in working. If to the Government contribution were added the amount derived from licences and the pro- duct of fines, the total was not much less than that spent on the main roads. Every industry in the country would benefit if all big towns had broad dustless radiating to the less populous Such a plan would help to solve the pro blem of congested districts, and no better work could be found for the unemployed than the construction of roads, under skilled guidance and the supervision of a central authority. roads centres. Mr. Straker, in reply, said the show was the largest ever held in Great Britain, and only 7,000 square feet short of the total area of the Paris Salou aud the Scine annexe combined. He pointed out that Olympia contained a large number of the new French models, and there- fore, to a large extent. anticipated the Paris show, which had hitherto been the first of the winter. He hoped as a result that much of the world’s trade in automobiles might be done in future in London instead of in Paris. In regard to the suggestion of a separate exhibi- tion for heavy vehicles and motor-boats, this had been found impracticable, and next year the various sections would again be embodied in one great show in November. * Some idea can be obtained of the magnitude of the show and the enormous variety of the exhibits when it is said that there are over 200 distinct types of cars on view in the pleasure vehicle section alone, while the majority of these are each represented by two or three or even more specimens. Four-cylinder cars are in an enormous predominence, but six-cylinder engines are seen on nine stands, and one maker shows a new eight-cylinder model. With the tendency towards increased horse- power, the two and three-cylinder types are becoming less popular, and the latter, which a year or two ago was much tavoured by a number of makers, seems in danger of becoming extinct. The cheapest of the single- cylinder cars is a 6-h.p. Rover at £105, and the most expensive a g-h.p. De Dion at £315. Between the two come about cighteen or nineteen including some — popular such as the 6-h.p. Wolseley at 7p. Oldsmobile at £150, the cars, favonrites £175, the MOLOR-CARS AT OLYMPIA, A general view of the pleasure vehicle section, (trom a copyright fhotoxraph by the Topical Less Agency.) xii. 84—10-h.p. Cadillac at £210, and the shy at) £205. The EXPENsi\ is the 7o-h.p. Mércédes at £1,00, mrost One of the most attractive looking of the new light cars, which constitute a prominent feature of the show, is the 12-h.p. four-cylinder De Dietrich, the chassis of which sells a £500. The engine is of a particularly neat design, with all the valves cn the left side oi the cylinders, and operated by a single cui shaft. u The ignition is high-tension magneto, instead of the low-tension system used on th larger cars, and it is interesting to note thit, following the example of the Renault, Richard Bras sr, Mors, and other prominent firms, the moment of sparking is fixed and cannot ty varied by the driver, A’ leather- covey clutch is employed, and the change - speed gear has sliding operated by a speed lev notched quadrant, this particular model vot being fitted with the control. a single sleeve, which 1 working on a “gate” system Except for the ignition and speed gear, the new 12-h.p. De Dietrich is on the same lines as the 1g06 cars, of which a chassis of the 4o-h.p. type is on view. The engine is far simpler in design than its predecessors of the last two years, and creates a very favourable im- pression, The low-tension igniters are cov tained in separate castings bolted to th: cylinders above the inlet vaives, and operated by the same cam-shaft. The old honeycomb radiator has been replaced by a stack of gilled tubes surrounded by a water tank, upon th front of which is now carried as a distinctive sign the Cross of Lorraine in blue enamel

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. 1906 cir Mo, OLYMPIA, Stand No, 42 & i, New 20/25 1906 MERCEDES LANDAULETTE, on view on Stand 42 at Olympia. Sole Concessionnaires: DUCROS MERCEDES, Ltd., 127/130, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C. Telephone No.: Telegraphic Address: | 3320 GFRRARD. “TRUENESS. LONDON.” Authorised Agents as under :— Liverpool, Chester, Preston & Manchester, J. A. Lawton & Co., Lid. London, J. E. Hutton, Ltd. asgow, Rennie & Prosser. THORNYCROFT OLYMPIA EXHIBITION, Nov. 17th to 25th. Car Stand No. 57. Marine Motors and Boats, No. 143. JOHN I THORNYCROFT ®& CO., Ltd. CHISWICR, W. THE NEW CAR. THE SENSATION OF THE SHOW. THE SMARTEST CAR FOR THE PARK. » THEMOST COMFORTABLE ~~, FOR LONG DISTANCE sb/ S\ TRAVELLING. OLYMPIA, “STAND 91. ie Landaulette (Ke, Manufactured throughout by NEW ENGINE CO., Acton Hill Works, London, W. xiii.

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Nov. 25th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS MOTORING NOTES. The steering heads are fitted with ball bearings, and the distance rod is placed behind the axle. The change speed gear has been re-designed, and now follows the Mércédes system with a divided sleeve and the “ gate” control. The complete cars on the stand consist of a 16-h.p. landaulette, a 24-h.p. phaeton, and a 4o-h.p. limousine, all the carriage work being by Messrs. Hooper and Coy oe One of the most interesting novelties in the show is a car which has been brought out by the New Engine Company of Acton. This firm has aimed at the production of a silent smooth-running and vibrationless carriage for both town and country work, and although we have not yet had an opportunity of making a practical test of its merits, they appear to have succeeded in designing a most luxurious vehicle on very original lines. The body is placed within the axles, the ordinary semi- elliptic springs being replaced by four half-leaf springs, somewhat on the system adopted on the Lanchesters, which are famous for their luxurious suspension. The engine, which is rated at 30-h.p., is of the four-cylinder hori- zontal opposed type, and is placed about on a level with the axles and beneath the front seats, which are arranged to turn over and outwards so as to permit of access to the mechanisin. So far as we could judge the engine was sufficiently accessible for all reason- able purposes. The valves, which are hori- zontal, are mechanically operated, the cam shaft being above and parallel to the crank shaft and outside the crank chamber. Ignition is on the high-tension system, with single trembler coil, and the timing of the spark is regulated by the governor. Both the valves and the sparking plugs can be reached through side doors under the front seats and without disturbing the latter. * % * The lubrication of the engine is very thorough. A large tank with a gauge glass is carried at the back of the engine, and contains sufficient oil for “1,000 miles. A small pump forces the oil to four sight feeds, whence pipes lead to each cylinder. The surplus oil from the cylinders drains to a collecting chamber below the crank case; from here it is drawn away by a positively-driven pump through a filter and forced along the entire length of the crank shaft, and thus to the centre of every bearing, while a portion finds its way into the change- speed gear. The latter is of the epicyclic type, and gives two forward speeds and a reverse. The ultimate drive to the road wheels, which are of very large diameter, although the weights are nevertheless kept very low, is by propeller shaft and worm gear to the rear live axle. The brakes call for no special mention, except that they are of the metal to metal type and easily adjusted. The engine is cooled by a gear-driven pump and a neat-looking honey- comb radiator in front, with a fan fitted immediately behind it. Two cars are shown on this firm's stand—a four-seated landaulette with large solid-tyred rear wheels 42-in. in diameter, and a novel and useful carriage, described as an Alexandra phaeton. The latter is in effect an ordinary phaeton, with a large leather hood which extends forward so as to meet a glass screen placed immediately behind the driver's seat. In this position the inside seats are well protected from the weather, the only’ exposed portion being the opening between the side doors and the top of the hood. When not required the hood can be folded back and A NOVEL TYPE OF BODY. The New Engine Company's landaulette. xiv. the glass screen lowered into its casing, whey the car becomes an ordinary open phaetoy, We hope to refer on a future occasion to this exceedingly ingenious car, which, if it fulfil: the promise of its appearance, should prove extremely popular. * % s Turning to cars of more orthodox design, mention should be made of the 15-hp. Si deley, which we briefly described last week, as forming a prominent feature of the Wolsele, stand. With a four-cylinder engine and ever; up-to-date refinement in the way of ignition, lubrication, and transmission gear, it should find a very ready sale at £500 complete with a comfortable side-entrance body. The device for varying the lift of the inlet valves, which gave a delightfully easy control on last years 12-h.p., and 18-h.p. models, has been simplified. Besides the high-tension magneto a supple mentary coil and accumulator ignition is fitted, the high-tension distributor for both systems being placed in a very accessible position beneath the bonnet. The popular “gate” system of speed lever control has been adopted, and the third and top speed gives a direct drive to the live rear ave which is of very substantial construction with a gun-metal casing. On the same stand is « chassis of the 32-h.p. Siddeley, which is fitted with low-tension magneto ignition and cha transmission. This and a 24-h.p. car on the same lines are entirely new models, ani embody many radical departures from previous Siddeley practice. Two Wolseleys complete with bodies are also shown, one being ai example of the latest 12-h.p. type, with mechani cally operated inlet valves. Mr. Lionel de Rothschild’s racer which competed in th Eliminating Trials in the Isle of Man ison view, fitted with a light three-seated touring body.

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NAVY AND ARMY, Nov. 25th, 1905, “« THE WORLD” says: 5 Hill climbs are all the rage now, and a good many interesting events have been carried out. A recent excellent hill-climb was held at Glossop by the Manchester Club. Snake Hill, the scene of the contest, is three miles long, and there was a head wind to take into account. HUMBERS WENT UP ‘TWO STEPS AT A TIME,’ and in one of the classes (all being according to price) were first and third.” —The World, October 3rd, 1905. Prices: £270 to £472 10s. COMPLE1E SPECIFICATION OF 1906 HUMBER OLYMPIA THE SILENT CARS ARE SHOW. | SMOOTH-RUNNING | CUARANTEED HUMBER FOR STAND 8. 12 MONTHS. ON APPLICATION TO HUMBER, LTD., BEESTON (Notts) @ COVENTRY. LONDON: 32, Holborn Viaduct, Holborn Circus, E.C. DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE. THE FAMOUS CAR. Designed and Constructed by the well-known engineers to the FRENCH AND BRITISH NAVIES. Magnificent Workmanship. STAND 58 OLYMPIA. Superb Finish. Sole Concessionnaires— BURLINGTON CARRIAGE CO., Ltd., 315 & 317, Oxford Street, London, W. TELEPHONE ON STAND. TELEGRAMS: ‘‘CURRICLE.”” THE KING. By Appointment to By Appointment to H.M. The King. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. est DAIMLER MOTOR CO., Ltd., beg to announce that, in consequence of the great success of the Daimler Car, they have extended their premises and are nowin possession of greatly increased facilities of manu- facture. Their complete system of standardization and the economies produced by large production have enabled them to reduce their prices substantially, as follows :— REDUCED FROM 28-h.p. 83ft. wheel- base Chassis . . {£700 to £590 30-h.p. 82ft. wheel- base Chassis . . £825 to £690 35-h.p. 83ft. wheel- base Chassis . {£1,050 to £890 AUTOMOBILE SHOW AT OLYMPIA. STAND 62. THE Daimler Motor Co. (1904), Ltd. 219-229, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W.C. COVENTRY. xy.

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS MOTORING NOTES. Not the least interesting feature of the Daimler stand is the splendid specimens of carriage-work turned out by the firm itself. Even the King's new 35-h.p. car was built at Coventry, instead of by his own coachmakers in London. A very comfortable - looking covered vehicle is a 28-h.p. limousine, while the fast touring car is represented by a 30—40-h.p.“ Clifton” phaeton with a cape hood. A 30-h.p. chassis, show- finished in white enamel, was staged in order to reveal the latest improvements in the mechanism. These, as we explained last week, are of minor character. In addition to those which we then mentioned is a silencer, in the shape of an aluminium casing, fitted to the carburettor, by which the curious sucking sound of the Daimler engine will be prevented. * * * The Cannstatt Automobile Supply Associa- tion are showing one of the 1906 type 40—45-h.p. Léon Bollée chassis, so well known for their smooth and silent running, with extended wheel-base and long frame, giving ample space for a roomy body with wide side doors. A speciality of this firm is a combination limousine-landaulette and open body to seat six. This is a very handy vehicle for those who use their cars for both town and country work, and can be supplied either in the 2o—28-k.p. or the 4o—45-h.p. type. On the same stand is an 18—28-h.p. Mercédeés chassis, fitted with a fine limousine body by Hooper, finished in dark green and black with vertical stripes on the panels. The interior is most comfortably upholstered, and fitted with electric lamps. * * The Humber stand is a small one, which only provides room for two complete cars, of 1o—12-h.p. and 16—20-h.p. respectively, the firm having been relegated to a somewhat obscure position under the gallery, owing to their refusal to sign the bond of the society, which would prevent them exhibiting at any other show. The 10o—12-h.p. car, which is built at Coventry, is an improved and enlarged model of the 8—1o0-h.p. Humber which has proved so successful during the past year. The bore of the four-cylinder engine has been increased from 3}-in. to 3}-in., the stroke remaining the same at 33-in. The rear live axle has been redesigned, and the dead casing is carried through the wheel hubs, so that the driving shafts are relieved from the weight of the car. The steering column is more raked than formerly, and the control levers are now placed above instead of below the wheel. Heavy Dunlop tyres are fitted in order to withstand the increased weight and horse- power. With a four-seated body, the Coventry Humber sells at £290, which makes it the cheapest four-cylinder car of proved merit on the market. It can also be supplied with a larger wheel-base and a side-entrance body at £315. The 16—20-h.p. Beeston model is shown with a glass screen, canopy, and side curtains, in which form it makes a very hand- some-looking car for touring purposes. * * * The new Swift model for the coming year is of 16—z2o0-h.p. with a four-cylinder Alpha engine with a bore of go-mm. and a stroke of 1o3-mm. The valves are arranged on the right of the engine, and are operated by one cam shaft. High-tension coil and accumulator ignition is fitted. The change- speed gear gives four forward speeds with a direct drive on the top, and the control lever works on the popular gate system. Other mechanical features of this car are a friction- driven pump, a_ very accessible a 35-45 HP. ROYAL’ Covent Pr PHAETON HisMapstyTekiny | | THE KING'S NEW 35-H.P. DAIMLER. A popular exhibit at Olympia. xvi. commutator, ball-bearings on the transmission gear, and push pedals. With phaeton body this car is sold at £525. Several other models are to be seen on the Swift stand, notably a four-cylinder 12—14-h.p. with four-seated body, and one of the famous two-cylinder 7—8-h.p. cars which earneda gold medal in the Small Car Trials, and is priced at £200 with a two-seated body. * * * A very wide range of Panhard and Mercédés cars, mostly of the latest types, are shown by Messrs. Panhard and Levassor, Du Cros Mercédés, Limited, and J. E. Hutton. Pro. bably the least expensive landaulette in the building is the 8—11-h.p. Panhard, which is shown by the last-named firm. This is sold at 420 guineas, and makes a delightful car for town nse, as the carriage- work is of the highest class, and the three- cylinder engine is amply powerful for the purpose. Du Cros Mercédés, Limited, have, among other Mercédés vehicles, a chassis o! the 1906 35-h.p. model, showing the new gear-box, designed somewhat on the lines of the Mors cars. The multiple jet carburettor, which was used on the first 70-h.p. 1906 car which reached this country, has been abandoned, and the 1905 car- burettor with certain modifications reinstated. Perhaps the most important improvement isthe new system of clutch lubrication, whereby it is possible to slip the clutch in traffic or when picking up speed without overheating. On all the new cars, except the z2o—25-h.p. model, the crank shaft will be fitted with ball-bearings. * * * The marine, commercial, tyre and accessory sections contain much that is of interest to the motorist, but with the space at our command it is impossible to deal with these on the present occasion.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Nov. 25th, 1905. SKIN HEALTH AND SKIN BEAUTY NE sometimes hears such expressions as ‘A skin like lilies and roses"; but, as a matter of fact, how seldom does one actually see a complexion that is perfectly clear, healthy, and therefore beautiful! As one goes about from day to day and notices the complexions of those they meet, the fact is forced upon the attention that comparatively few people have a perfect skin —that is to say, one absolutely free from the slightest blemish. Hence the vogue of the quack and so-called beauty specialist, who profess to correct by art the result of inattention to the hygiene of the skin. Everyone would like to know how to gain and retain perfect skin beauty, and it is the object of this article toexplain how this may beeffected. Twothings are necessary. Obviously the first step is to make the skin healthy and remove fromitall blemishes; andthe second, after having done this, is to take special care to maintain its health. Thepenalty forneglect is bad and unhealthy skin, with spots, rashes, or pimples upon it, or even graver troubles; and it is clear that sightliness, not to say beauty of appearance, is incompatible with any such signs of skin illness. There are many forms of skin trouble besides those which show on the face, neck, and hands, and there must be hundreds of thousands of people who have eczema or some other skin complaint on the back, chest, feet, legs, or arms, where, though intense discomfort is caused, no one but the sufferer knows anything aboutit, and he naturally prefers to keep the matter to himself. One of the most unpleasant inci- dentsinregardtoskintroublesisthatterribleirritation they frequently give rise to, so severe in many cases as to break the sleeper's rest and entirely rob it of refreshing power. Possibly the reader is one of those affected in some such way ; if so, a cure can easily be gained in a safe, simple, and scientific manner. As soon as the skin looks red or rough, or has any breaking out upon it, proper attention should be given to it. There is no trouble whatever involved in the adoption of the “Antexema” Treatment, but it cannot fail to work a cure, even where the trouble has existed for years; and intense future discomfort, annoyance, and even disfigurement may be averted by timely application of a cure. If the outer, or scarf-skin becomes unhealthy in any waya skin trouble follows as an inevitable result. If too much oil is secreted by the oil glands of the skin, it will accumulate on the surface and in the glands, and the face will look muddy or spotty. If, on the other hand, the supply of oil is scanty, the skin will be tender and irritable, and look red, rough, cracked, or neglected,and eczema will probably result. Ifanything presses on the scarf-skin at any particular spot it becomes thickened, and a corn or bunion forms. Then, again, the outer skin may be unhealthy and give rise to chronic eczema or psoriasis, or the blood may be impure and cause sores or breakings out, for, as Shakespeare says, “ Diseased nature often- times breaks out in strange eruptions.” Other skin troubles are due to microbes or microscopic plants eating right into the skin, or the perspiration may be acid and contain an excess of impurity, which will cause irritation or inflammation as in rheumatic or gouty eczema, nettlerasb,or shingles. The scarf-skin may even be destroyed for a time by a burn, scald, oracuteeczema. 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Nov. 25th, 1905, THE KING. AND Hts Fashions of To-day & To-morrow. HE choice in driving-coats is very varied. The motorist can select from so many different styles, so many different materials, and such a large range of prices, that satisfaction is bound to be the result. At least, that is what yon gain from a visit to Messrs. Debenham and Freebody's of Wigmore Street. You may take it for granted, whatever you purchase there is good. I saw a very excellent box-cloth coat, lined with squirrel, in a lovely shade of brown, which, by the by, is the favoured colour for just now. were also BOWE: We: Sis motoring There some useful waterproof _tweeds in various colours. These coats start from the moderate sum of five guineas. A most charming coat, which had just been unpacked, wa shown me, in the fashionable white broadtail, with a large point fox collar. This was quite a yard and a quarter in length, and to be had for £65, which certainly, for the handsome coat, was not an exorbitant price. I can imagine this confection on a fair haired woman; a white broadtail toque, with a bunch of Parma violets at one side, and a white mousseline de soie veil, swathed comfortably round the neck, and the picture is complete. Fur-lined gloves to match are the correct thing. As regards motor- hats, fur toques matching the coats in colour, where cloth is used—and, in the case of furs «the toque corresponds —the latest idea for trimming these is to have bunches of real instead of wings or artificial floral trim- mings. Stone marten stoles and muffs, shaded exactly to imitate Russian sables, are brought : to such perfection iS 4 that no one need feel envious of this of course, flowers, NUTRIA priceless peltry, for they almost defy detection. The charming nutria coat here pictured is a most alluring garment. The revers and turned-back loose cuffs of embroidered velvet, and the corresponding girdle, just give the requisite touches to relieve the tone. The brown felt becoming motor-hat has two little marmosets at on 2 and a golden brown veil. There is a great distinction to be made in the town motorist and the real motorist. The former can dress for effect, but the latter must do so for comfort and warmth, and her general attire is much more workmanlike, all wears comes unde artness being eschewed, although whatever she 1e category of luxury, (Messrs, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, W.) Men's coats are also as varied in materials as those of the fair sex, Fur and leather, however, are the favoured styles the former look more luxurious, but the latter are more practical, and when lined with fur are equally warm. To go froin motor garments to evening gowns is rather a long step, but so many of the shops just now are showing these charming effects that a few words to those who are already planning for winter parties may not be amiss. PLERES ssa as Soft filmy laces, 4 chiffons in every imaginable hue, embroidered | tulles and French nets, in ivory white, and the palest of blue and primrose tones, are sweetly pretty. The skirts are fully trimmed and_ very fussy around the feet, and will be worn of just the — graceful length to floataround without getting in the way of men’s feet, that seem ina ballroom to beevery- where they should not be. One charm: ing débutante’s gown I saw at one of the Court dressmaker’s the other day was in white snowflaked tulle, with multitu- dinous ruches on the skirt, and a dear little bébé bodice. The sleeves were quite delightfully fashioned in a quaintly-draped form that showed the pretty rounded arm off to the greatest advantage. Flowers will be very much worn as bull: dress trimmings, and really they are 90 marvellously made, that unless you touch them, you are not certain whether they actually are artificial or real, For in stance, I saw some lovely sprays of lilac with its delicate foli- age that seemed to almost breathe 0! spring. It is strange, though, that all the most perfect arti: ficial flowers come from Paris, and that we never can get the perfection in the foliage that the French manage te obtain. I was once again impressed by this only last week, when I was looking for some violet leaves to mix with some violets and the milliner illustrated to me the difference in these, and assured me she always had to send to Paris for all she used in her millinery. Empire and Princess gowns still hold their own with al those who are able to wear them. There is one thing about thes gowns—they all depend on the cut. I have seen these dresses worn by the so-called fine women, and they carried them to perfection. But there are few dressmakers who can turn these out successfully; they require an artistic nature and an eye for line. I know of one who embodies both these, and her gowns are a dream. R.D, MO! OR-COAT. (From a copyright potograph by the Dover Street Studios.) xviii.

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THE KING. Nov, 26th, 1905. NAVY AND ARMY. Kelway’s lovely varieties of Daffodils are superb examples of Floriculture; their large, gorgeous blooms of various shades of rich yellow, contrasted with their green foliage, having a most pleasing effect. Considering the small amount of time and money involved in their culture, it is questionable whether there are any more useful plants than these. If planted immediately, they will yield an abundance of blooms, right from the commencement of Spring well into the middle of May, or, if grown in the house, will, of course, blossom much earlier. In Kelway’s System of Herbaceous Borders, these Daffodils have a part—and well do they maintain that part; their SUPERB GOLDEN COLOURING blending well with the surrounding flowers. Daffodils, too, are invaluable for room decoration and window boxes. - 30/- or 40/- 100 in 20 sorts for - - - 25/- or 30/- 100 in 10 sorts for - - 16/6 or 20/- 50 in 10 sorts for - 500 in 10 sorts for 250 in 20 sorts for 250 in 10 sorts for Write for Kelway’s “ Manual of Horticulture,” unquestionably one of the finest books ever It illustrates and describes an immense variety of beautiful published for garden reference. Daffodils, and contains, in addition, full particulars of Kelway's System of Herbaceous Borders—a system which ensures a brilliant display of colour in the garden practically the whole year round. KELWAY & SON, The Royal Horticulturists, LANGPORT, SOMERSET. xix,

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Nov. 25th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — VII. — Livinc Qvit.—In addition to the quiet vlayer of card games in the drawing-room, the railway carriages and the smoke-room, there are those who love to have their games, as other matters, on the grand scale, to which we commend Living Quit, which could not fail to prove a most attractive and _ picturesque pageant at a great Society bazaar. We can personally testify to the magnetic powers of Chess with living pieces, and we have heard from others of the splendours of Living Whist at Hastings and Ilkley. Living Bridge has been introduced more recently, but we have never joined in Living Pit. Pit is quite lively enough for all concerned, without the aid of making corners in human beings. — Living Quit, however, has great potentialities, and though the costumiers of Covent Garden have not vet made fancy dresses for the “ greatest of card games,” they may have to do so ere long. In the meantime amateurs can bestow their ingenuity on delightful designs in choice confections for A3 Natural High and Bz Quit. The players might be arrayed as the Count the Quit Girl, and the Irrepressible Abb We cominend the theme to ladies’ pape’ further elaboration. Two-HaNpED Quir.—Quit is described in the official rules as game for three, four, five, or six players.” We have found, how- ever, that the number of players can be extended by adding F and G suits to the cards, beli: iz, as we do, that the more the merrier’ is as good a rule as ever emanated from Massachusetts. ‘“ Ambrosia,” however, laments the prevalence of even foursomes, and sighs, not for a bicycle, but a game «made for two.” Apart from Chess and Dranghts, we have Piquet, Bezique, Cribbage, and the admirable, though not sufficiently well-known game of Penchant; but Ambrosia prefers Quit, and urges, ‘as one of its many advantages the fact that two can play this game as successfully as six.” We are not captions critics, or we would retort in the words of the “ Quip": “From the Quit Girl the game you should learn."” The rules are, we admit, capable of improve- ment; but Quit tor two players implies that each knows exactly where every card in the pack is placed. This is a distinct disadvan- tage, and we are not certain that we should not prefer Double Dummy Quit. Yet « Ambrosia” says. that, “ Whist with Double Dummy isabsolutely impossible to enthusiasts,” and Ambrosia is !—“ an ardent Quit-ite.” The fact remains that in the form of two-handed Quit, advocated in the Woman of the World, each player would have no less than twenty- eight cards, which is absolutely undesirable. It would be far better to eliminate the E suit altogether. ScortnG aT Quit.—Experience teaches at Quit as in other matters, and as we play more at Quit, in the words of our late laureate, “ Knowledge grows from more to more.” We are from experience quite convinced that the scorer should be a distinct personage from the actual players. Mr. Maybank, in his admir- able Quit pictures, makes the Quit Girl a player as wellasa scorer. This islamentable, tor when it can possibly be arranged, a separate scorer avoids tiresome delays and interrup- tions in the play of the hand. It is quite dis- tracting at a game, when concentration is imperative, to take your thoughts away from your own schemes of running out, when another player exclaims “5 please,” or “ Mark to.” The latest quip illustrates this theme. “* How exultant the Countess grew when She cried out to the Quit Girl, * Mark 10." Said the girl, * That amount You're unable to count, For it was not an A you piayed then!'"" Inexperienced players sometimes get into their heads that any five or ten card can count, but, of course, it is not so. The Quit Girl was right, but she ought not to have been interrupted either by a right or wrong card of “5” or “10.” With a separate scorer, as at cricket, there is no delay in taking down the records, Leeky Tanie. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE At the Alhambra this week Mr. Charles Urban has exclusively secured an animated pictorial record of the quaint and extremely interesting pageant, “ Le Féte des Vignerons” (or Vintners Festival of the Four Seasons), which is celebrated at Vevey, in Switzerland, only four times in a century, At the Tivoli Miss Camilla Dalberg is appearing in the one- act mimodrame, ‘La Main,” in which she secured sucha success at the Waldorf Theatre. On the occasion of the visit of King George to the City, Messrs. Waring and Gillow had a novel and appropriate display at their new building in Oxford Street. The chief feature of this was an inscription in Greek, the blue letters being displayed on a white and blue bordered ground, with Greek enrichments. At night it was brilliantly illuminated. Aw interesting private exhibition was given at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday afternoon, the 15th inst., of bioscope pictures illustra- ting the British Army and Navy of the present day, which had been arranged with the assist- ance of Messrs. Gale and Polden, Limited, the Naval and Military photographers of Aldershot and Portsmonth. At the Palace also just now the Follies are appearing in a new musical fantasy “O! Pierretta.” Ow1ne to the great success of Perrier, the French Natural Sparkling Table Water, the London offices have been removed from 45 and 46, New Bond Street, to 45 and 47, Wigmore Street, W. Ir is difficult to express an original opinion on a cigarette which has found unanimous approval nongst the Press and in every branch of art and science, including medicine. We can only endorse the eulogistic testi- monials that the “ De Reszke™ Cigarettes have received from celebrities without number, and note two interesting events in the history of their production. On the occasion of the visit of King Edward to Kiel, De Reszke” Cigarettes were specially served at the Imperial banquets on the Kaiser’s yacht the * Hohenzollern” and at the Kaiserliche Yacht Club. Further, though Lord Milner was many thousand miles away from London, where the “De Reszke” Cigarettes are manufactured, he carried his partiality for them with him, and created a great demand for them in South Africa Prince Louis of Batten- berg also smokes “ De Reszke ” Cigarettes. Sir J. Hernert Marsuar, who received the dignity of knighthood on the King's birth- day, is a Leicester man of great popularity in his town and county. He was first elected to the Town Council in 1888. He was Mayor of Leicester duriny the vear of the late Queen's Diamond Jubilee (1897). Sir Herbert has identified himself with the development of musical taste, both within and without the borders of his own town. He is president of the Music Trades’ Association of the United Kingdom. and has one of the largest musical instruinent businesses in the kingdom. Tue disappointment inferior pianos cause cannot be over-estimated. The best way to prevent it is to purchase from thoroughly reliable makers, as for example Messrs. Dale, Forty and Co. of Cheltenham, Birmingham, Cardiff, and elsewhere, whose productions are all of the highest artistic excellence. Whether your appreciation depends simply upon an ear for music or upon technical knowledge, their pianos are sure to give you pleasure and satisfaction. They yield that full, rich, sonorous tone we all admire. Ix the months of fogs and cold winds, when the throat is most open to attack, it is good to know of such a help in time of trouble as the Antiseptic Throat Pastilles Evans’. They are prepared according toa formula of the Liverpool ‘Throat Hospital, and are a sovereign relief in coughs, colds, asthma, and all similar affections. Not only do actors and public speakers find them of great value, but all those who have to use their voices continually in business will find that they restore the voice and soothe the irritation of the over-exerted throat. XX. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. Fagin mee een Mr. TREE. Nancy Miss Constance Cottier Matinee Every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. Box Office (Mr. Watts) open 10 to 10. MR. TREE CRIERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHarLES WyNDHAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon's Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban. tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law. rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. Gzorcz EpwarDEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30 Matinee Every Saturday, and Wednesday, Nov. 2gth, at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andie Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamiltor. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings MPERIAL. Mr. LEWIS WALLER Every Evening at 8.45. JHE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro. At8.15,a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.3¢ Box Office 10 to 10. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard yRic. Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Dav Evenings, 8.15 Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUE MOON. YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, Sin CHaRLES WyNpHaM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. FRANK Curzon Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge. Herr: Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Athertos. Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE. Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. Every Evening at 9. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Eile Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Mar:on Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3, AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CuarLes FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15. THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. MPIRE THEATRE.—Every Evening at 5 1: An original divertissement, ** THE BUGLE CALL." Mile. LIAN D'EVE, and Selecied Varieties. Matinee Saturdays at 2.15. Manager, Mr. H. J. Hitcuins.

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Ra ="POWDER™. NAVY AND ARMY. Frontispiece: Her Majesty Queen Alexanara The March of F vents The Royal Tour jn India . Sport and Pastime . ; The Motor: On Highway and Seaway... On the Links : bs The Styles of Eminent Players — ANJI°—AMfr. H. S.C. Everard Rugby Football ; Plays and Players . . , Political Pen Pictures—In and Out of Parliament. In the Wells Division of Somerset The Parisians of Paris— The Theatre Royal The Services . Story: “ Love Distraught,’ by John Bloundelle-Burton KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. CONTENTS . THE PAGE, " SUPPLEMENT : PAGE. 223 Comic Pictures; + Stories: ** The White Gate,” by 224 Major Arthur Griffiths ; “Jetsam,” by Harold Child; 536 * Alice in Golfland,” bv Mrs. R. Boys; In the Name of the Regiment,” by Captain Owen Wheeler : 228 “ Souvenir a’ Automne,” by Arthur Annesley Ronald 230 Firbank ; .‘* The Price of Freedom,” by Charles Gleig; ** That Man Scott,” by Elizabeth M. Moon 1-2 232 & 4 Christmas Jollity—The Jest Books of the Olden Time 248 The Traveller— Where to Spend the Christmas Holidays 250 236 : é ; . 237 Holidays in Devonshire 251 oie 3 Under the Burgee 256 ads Christmas Gift Books : 258 240 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— 24 No. LXIX.—The Truth About Lowesto/t China xiv. Motoring Notes = A . xvi, + 242 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow . Nviii. 243, 254 Novelties and Christmas Gifts xxii, xx, 244 Here, There, and Everywhere XXVili. ant THE ‘HEAPED’ FIRE} (Bratr's Parent.) BRONZE MEDAL, Sanitary Exhibition, 1905 (The Highest and Only Award given for Fire Grates}. SIMPLE, ECONOMICAL, LABOUR-SAVINC. No ASHES FALL ON HEARTH. To be seen in action at our Showrooms— 10, Mortimer St., London, W. Not an unthankful task — cleaning boots, gloves, hamess, furniture, of any leather article with WREN’S BOOT POLISH. JUST A SMEAR AND A RUB —and there's the 1 brilliant —even —glossy — Just try it! Send 7id. in stamps for samples (black and brown), and put them to the test! WREN & CO., NORTHAMPTON. An Unequalled Appetiser & Tonle Feret Branca of Fratell! Branca (Branca Bros.) of Milan. VINOLIA contains no Rosin. For the Toilet. FLORILINE TOOTH- POWDER. For use with or without FLori.ine. Preserve your Teeth! BY USING A/- per large Jar. FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH that is rare and delightful, IT PREVENTS ALL TARTAR and COMPLETELY ARRESTS DECAY. Is THE CHoicest Liguip DENTIFRICE IN THE WorLD. PRIOR Per bottle 2/6 in case. evervwuere, THE ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO., Ltd., Proprietors. 38, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON. E.C. HAIR Guarantee Backed by the Bank. THE EVANS VACUUM CAP is simply a mechanical means of obtaining a free and normal circulation of blood in the scalp, and the blood contains the only properties that can maintain life in the hair and induce it to grow. If the Evans Vacuum Cap gives the scalp a healthy glow, and produces a pleasant, tingling sensation, then the normal condition of the scalp can restored, and a three or four . minutes’ use.of the Cap each day thereafter will, within a reasonable.time, develop a natural and permanent growth of hair. If, however, the scalp remains white and lifeless after the Cap is removed, then the case would be a hopeless one, regardless of all the infallible hair restorers advertised. _The Vacuum Method is what might be described as a vigorous massage without the rubbing, and there are no drugs or irritants employed. The Cap is furnished on trial under guarantee issued by the Jefferson Bank of Saint Louis, and any bank or banker will testify as to the validity of this guarantee. We have no agents, and no one is authorized to sell, offer for sale, or receive money for the Evans Vacuum Cap—all orders come through the Jefferson Bank. Let_us send you a book which explains the possibilities of the invention, and also evidence of the results it has achieved. This book is sent free on request, and we prepay postage in full. EVANS VACUUM CAP CO., 923, Fullerton Building, SAINT LOUIS, U.S.A. iii.

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIs THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, CLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL BoGEy” WHISKY. Old. Guaranteed 7 Years 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. WitHin Two Minotes’ Wack oF GorF Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS 1 minute's walk from Golf of every description, including Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin, Greens. Waried to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56. ‘erms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LLELANT. ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and_station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.— 1.B.H.," "Evelyns,"” Uxbridge. SouTHs OLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage,” containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room; electric light’ and telephone.—Apply to Mrs. Rosinson, on Property. | | | Golf Links within easy distance. i ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys | in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and Picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium S| sings give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, u- matism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & . Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swan: in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in fout-and-e-ball hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tursdav Tickets at reduced fares, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West,Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortabli Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table. d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of PROPRIETOR. THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS, GREAT YARMOU 1H. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., of London A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Fishing in the Broads. ‘Larift extremely moderate. le Public Rooms, consisting of Cottee Room, Reading and | | BEXHILL-ON-SBA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Prt. | Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. | Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Separate Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Private Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fan. Hotel'Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any o! their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON | Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: ‘ Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnif. cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland ; recently rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect; good sea and river fishing, fol, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo, Special-terms for Winter visitors. Tyo potting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the otel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C.C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED Got Linxs oF 18 Hoves ctose to Horn. SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Heat For ‘iculars of through train service to the Midlands and he North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which canbe consulted at this Hotel. 2“ Sackville, Bexhill.” Telephone: 10, Berhil! Telegram: THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and tb Hon, Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 4 minutes 0! London, and within easy distance of Westclilf-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing Fishing Shooting, and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. pe hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2guiness per week, according to room. Week-end, 1 guinea. From 3s Winter Months, Our Carriages will meet all trains on receip of Wire from intending Visitors, Telegraphic Address ‘Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.'"—W. J. Partrupce (late of the principal Goldfields of the World). No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers inclusive of table d'héte dinner. Saturday until Monday morning, £1 1s. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen #! be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles fro the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, being on sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, MaNnacer, Gro. Newnzs, L1p., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. lv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. _ THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE G RS’ GU PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST, S.E. Sunnincpace Gorr Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCoT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer). “* Is it a Private House or an Hotel?" is the question | asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flowers and dainty linen, The whole house, with its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model tarm (pertect in its way), is an ideal home, and fect nn every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels." The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make anew ure. ‘‘ The Berystede"’ is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the Manaceress, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot Telephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to ew, aud guaranteed at PER 8/= DOZ. rostree din ‘Se RE-COVERED "MS RyorONS vows. PER 14p/= DOZ. totes We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any = that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: Cash witH Orper. Special TRADE TERMS ON APPLICATION. A. MACINTOSH & CO., Goll Ball Manufacturers, 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E. :O LFE = Tue Links, Wuittey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association.‘ Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H, R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3o0ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, special revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Lelephone 750 UURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential _ Hotel.— Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Clitl. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards. Moderate Termsen pension, Separate lables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C. M. CarrELL. Telephone, or0s2. DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. /SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethe finest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London | Stations to Deal as follows:— Frrst Class. Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monda: 200 These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage, Omnibus meets trains } ON BLUNDELLSANDs Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). ‘The most beautifully situated and eaouly equipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furmished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms én suife. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putung Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Mlustiated Booklet and Larif on application io— Mrs. C, A. BAILEY. ‘Telegrams: ‘‘Oakwood Conway.” Telephone, 25 ZURICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded ground: above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel ; tenni ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (5 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).— Manager, E. DigiMANN. DE. _ ” | I SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. 'THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL. Apjointnc GotF Linxs (15 itoLEs). Larcest Horry in SHeeixGHam. Open all the year rcund. Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. long. Numerous sp icious Suites of Rooms cominandiny beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. xcellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, bbs oad First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, birmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham." National Telephone: No. 3. F. Evens, Manager. ALDEGURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 200ft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Koom, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. MoperatE TariFF. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel 'Bus meets Trains, Open all the year. Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SEA.—‘'The Towers" Private Hotel ‘Accommodation for over too guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links. ‘The Towers" occupies the ‘best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. _ Alll public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the ¢ private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, Emwerson & Harrts. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world. THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply ManacEr. Telegraphic Address —‘' ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE."* National Telephone, No. 11, BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. ‘Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. ‘Telegrams—"' Barton Hotet, New Mitton." HOTEL FRINTON-ON-SEA. : THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clifls of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steat boat Excursions, etc. Maoniricent GotF Links ApjJoIninG THE Horec, Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout Special cuisine. Table d'hote, Finest wines, spirits, !iqueurs, etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Gollers. Ropert G, SETTERFIELD. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, MaNaGeR, Geo. Newnes, L1D., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C, Vv.

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Dec. 2nd, 19U8. Sir NIGEL A THRILLING PERIOD. Who does not like a story of the stirring fourteenth century? We never tire of reading about the events of that romantic time —of the fascinating men and women of that period—of the encounters in the lists, the chivalry of the knights, the fierce hand-to-hand battles. We love to have them brought again to our memories, they provide pictures that stir us up these dull days. Now there has been written a story of those times that promises to portray it as no other has done. It is called SIR NIGEL By A. CONAN DOYLE. GREAT IS SIR NIGEL. Famous as this great author's previous stories are, Sir Nigel will surpass them all. What a hero this manis! Inthe first in- stalment we read how his great daring made him conqueror of a fiery steed no other man could approach. He was ever seeking danger—ever inviting encounters in which he could uphold the honour of his fair lady. Men followed his banner of the five roses, and inspired by his courage fought like no others. His mag- netic personality will fascinate all admirers of bravery and chivalry. Do not miss the first instal- ment of this great serial, which commences in the Xmas Double Number of the STRAND Ready December Ist. THE KING. AND HIS TELEPHONE: 50,MAYFAIR. A MAN WHO RIDES STRAIGHT to Hounds should pay just as much attention to his get-up as to his mount. In a fast 50 minutes, comfort in the saddle is almost as essential as a good performer, Coats and Breeches which drag and draw at all points are worse than a pulling horse. We can give you a turn-out which will lack nothing in smartness, and will, at the same time, give that ease to the body which a long day in the saddle demands. Iliustrated Catalogue, Post Free, Insuring «+ Hair Tatcho Doctors know all about “Tatcho" the great hair grower. YOUR own physician will tell you that the constituent parts of ' Tatcho” for bair- growing purposes are all that Science can give you, posi- tively ail. Mr. G. R. Sims and two medical specialists incontro- vertibly proved that fact for themselves. It will prove itself to you. In Hospitals and Con- valescent Homes patients are provided with“ Tatcho" to restore lost or impover- ished hair after illness. In the Army and Navy “Tatcho" forms part of every officer's kit. Baldness, officers will tell you, is now rarer in the ranks than at any period in its history, thanks to ‘Tatcho."" You are by using Tatcho INSURING AGAINST LOSS OF HAIR. A touch of “ Tatcho " occasionally is all that is required. ‘‘ Tatcho"’ is not a rich man's remedy, Theinst ion of the system by which the public are able to obtain, Carriage Paid, a 4/6 T L. BOTTLE OP ‘‘ TATCHO”’ FOR 1/10 has brought “ Tatcho"' to a level with other necessities of life. The system was instituted and is being continued solely to educate the people to the value of Mr. Gro. R. Sims's discovery. Each user veing a living testimony to the powers of ‘‘Tatcho,"* a hun- dred thousand users are of infinitely greater ‘service in securing an enduring repu- tation than a hundred thousand pounds spent in the orthodox methods of press blicit aan yg ATCHO" is sold by Chemists and Stores throughout the world In bottles at 1s, 28, Od., and 43. 6d. Send to - day 1/10 for 4/6 “TATCHO"” TRIAL BOTTLE Carriage Paid. CUT OUT THIS COUPON and send, with a P.O. or stamps for 1s. rod. to the Chief Chemis, “Tatcho” Laboratorie vray, London, rerun on Si fie of STAT CHO. receive @ fullsize 4s. Ajutit KING, V1.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. KNITTED NOVELTIE SKating, Tobogganing, Golfing, SKi-running, Motoring AND General Wear. AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES AND COLOURINGS. TWO “St. Moritz,” No. 893, in plain colours 25/6 COLOURED EFFECTS AND REAL TAR- “Gullane,” No. 845, in plain colours, 16/6 “Davos No. 896, with different TAN COLLAR AND REVERS. coloured collar & cuffs, 27/6 “Oban,” No. 865, snow white or plain colours’ - -- -- - 2A)- Can.also be worn double breasted. “ Kingussie,”” No. 897, snow white or plain colours, with real tartan collar - -,- - 23/6 Copyright “ Bi .” No. 886, hit “* Pitlochry,” No, 895, snow white or nai plain colours, with different plain colours, with real coloured collar and edge tartan revers - - - 17/6 a down front - - Can also be worn open. Our new and fully illustrated ' xe A careful study of its pages will solve Catalogue (No. 24) is ready : ask for it. the Christmas Gift problem for you. PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN. PRESENTS FOR LADIES. Rugs Waistcoats Dressing gowns Lounge jackets Shawls Coats Golfers Rugs Slippers Mufflers Dressing suits Cardigans Blouses Slippers Dressing gowns Spencers Ask us For “HEALTH Cunrurg," py Dr. Jarcer, New anp Revise Epition, 200 races, Fee Write jor PRICE LIST (No 24) containing Patterns and 230 Illustrations, post ree LONDON - 126, Regent Street, W. 456, Strand, Charing Cross, WC. 30, Sloane Street, S.W. 115, Victoria Street, S.\W. 85 & 86, Cheapsile, E.C, The JAEGER GOODS are sold in most towns {ddress sent on appiication to Wholesale and Shipping Office, 95, Milton Street, London, EC vii.

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. peeled tale: THE MALTICO FOOD Co. have pleasure in announcing that, in order to further popu- larise their already well-known and highly successful Maltico Food, they are presenting magnificent prizes of Furnished Dolls’ Houses and Working Model Loco- motives, etc., in connection with a very simple... Handwriting Competition. Open to Young People of both sexes up to and including twelve years of age. 1S) [=\ EicoNiesneceane cds Class A, open to Children of 6 Years and under. Class B, 6 to 9 Years. Class C, 9 to I2 Years. Three Prizes and Six Suitable Consolation Prizes in each Class. a iS Oz ate falas} The Chief Prizes will consist of Magnificent Furnished Dolls’ Houses for Girls and valuable... WORHING MODEL ENGINES for BOYS whilst the Consolation Prizes will take the form of Dolls, Bats, Footballs, Fountain Pens, etc. Some idea of the character of these Prizes may be gained from the fact that the Dolis' Houses will be obtained from Hamiey, Toy Maker to the Royal Family, and the Engines from BassetT- Lowkr & Co., of Northampton, than whom there are probably no finer model makers in the Kingdom Free Copy-Book with full particulars will be sup- plied on application to. . MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Cross, PORTSMOUTH. piee ose ean siea) Is} 1 Beautiful Dolls’ Houses Free. a SANS | SANS | aries ese eameeeence. eyeihs eric eaineseaniearesiict AND His The “ Country Life” Library of Sport, NOW READY. BIG GAME SHOOTING. In Two Votumes. Price 25/- Net. 12/6 Per Vol. Net, EDITED BY HORACE G. HUTCHINSON. — CONTENTS OF VOLUME I. Sportinc Rirtes, Etc, By the Hon. T. F. Fremantle. Sportinc Tevescorgs. By Messrs. Ross, Ltd. ScortisH Rep Deer anp Deer STALKING. By Sir Allan Mackenzie, Bart., of Glenmuick. Some FurtHer Remarks on Drer Sracxine, By the Editor, Park Rep DeeR AND THE WaRNHAM CourT Herp, By C. J. Lucas. ScanpiNaviAN Rep Deer. By Sir Henry Seton-Karr, C.M.G., M,P. Notes on ContINENTAL Rep Deer, WITH A SUMMARY OF Hoax MEASUREMENTS. By Sir Henry Seton-Karr, C.M.G.,, M.P. ReInDEER STALKING IN Norway. ae Chapman, Norwecian Erk Huntinc. By Abel Chapman. Cuamors. By Randolph Ll. Hodgson. Moose (Cervus Atcgs). By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. Tue_Waritr Deer or Nortn America. By Sir Seton-Karr, C.M.G., M.P. Carisou. By Warburton Pike. Murzpger, LACKTAIL, AND WHITETAIL, By Clive Phillipps olley, Mountain Sueer. By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. Ovis Daur. By A. S. Reed. Bears. By Clive Phillipps-Wolley. Musk Ox. By Warburton Pike. Tue Bears or Avaska. By Captain C. E. Radel: Tue Moose or Avaska. By Captain C. E. yffe. aires AND CANADIAN GAME Laws. By Clive Phillipps- Wolley. Henry CONTENTS OF VOLUME Il. Intropuctory. By H. A. Bryden. Tur Fis EaTers—Lion, Leorarp, By H. A. Bryden. Tue PACHYDERMS — ELEPHANT, HIPPOPOTAMUS, LIBERIAy Hirrorotamus. By H. A. Bryden. THe Asses AND ZEBRAS. By H. A. Bryden. Tue Girarre aNp Oxart. By H. A. Bryden. Tue HarTREESTS AND GNus. By H. A. Bryden. Tue ANTELOPES AND GazeLies, By H. A. Bryden. Tue Burrato. By H. A. Bryden. Derr, Sueep, Goats, Pics, Ostricu. By H. A. fete Bic Game Sxootinc Brstiocrapny. By H. A Bryden. Hints wHen Huntine tn Asta. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Sueep anp Goats. By Major C. S. Cumberland, Desr. By Major C. S, Cumberland. Burrato axp Bison. By Major C. S. Cumberland. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Storn Bzar. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Tue Ticer. By Major C. S. Cumberland. Bic Game SHootiNG 1x Burman. By E. D. Cuming. Swamr Derr. Published at the Offices of “Country Lire" Limtep, 2, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C., and Georce Newnzs, Lro., 7-42, Southampton Street, , Wc. PERRY & BY meas of « pulley fixed in the coach-house the head of this Carriage iseasily and quickly removed, and, with the raised backs, fitted as shown in the sketch, a most comfortable open wagonette is formed, The front seat is specially designed for a lady or gentleman to drive from, and the seat beside the driver is fitted with a back rest. Itis constructed especially short in draught, and the front and hind wheels track, making it an ideal Carriage for a hilly country or over bad roads. AS A CLOSED CARRIAGE." STOKES CROFT, BRISTOL. FREDERICK STREET, CARDIFF. Telegraphic Address: ‘CarriaGes, BRISTOL." viii. TURNER'S, --. “ PREMIER”’ BROUGHAM WAGONETTE. (Regd. Design No. 112,925.) AS AN OPEN CARRIAGE. CATALOGUES AND SPECIAL DESIGNS ON APPLICATION. Anglo-Canadian Gig Regd. Design, 440,771. MOTOR BODIES BUILT TO ORDER TO APPROVED DESIGNS.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. TRY IMPERIAL NON-SKIDDING TYRES. | British Make. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 1HE IMPERIAL TYRE AND RUBBER Cd., LTD., Brooke Street, Holborn, E.C. SULPHOLINE SKIN LOTION. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Entirely fade away. BURROWS MALVERN WATERS The Springs, Malvern. THE CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST. Cooked in 4 minutes. ¢ Proteid than other oat TOOTH-ACHE CURED INSTANTLY BY BUNTER'S NERVINE, Prevents Decay, Saves Extraction, Sleepless Nights Prevented NEURALGIA, Headache, and all Nerve Pains removed by . All Chemists, 1g. 144., or stamps to 13, St. George's Street, Norwich. | LOZENGES CURE THE WORST COUGH EsTABLISHED 35 YEARS (1870). Tae CHARING CROSS BANKH. 28, BEDFORD ST,, CHARING CROSS, London, and 119 and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST, WITHIN, London, E.C. Assets, £694,403. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few hours’ notice in town or country ‘on mortgage of furniture, tyade and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without removal. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. ‘Distance no object. Easy terms. | a} per cent, allowed on Current account balances. | Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to 3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal s per cent. per annum. 6 ” ” oon ” a ” 7 2 | Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid quarterly. The Termin. | able Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent., and are alsafe investment. Write or call for Prospectus, . WILLIAMS, } 74 | pe Ay WILLIAMS, } joint Managers BIRKBECK BANK ESTABLISHED 1851. Current Accounts. 2 % Interest allowed on minimum | monthly balances when not drawn below £100. Deposits. 2} % Interest allowed on Deposit Accounts. Advances made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold Apply C. F, RAVENscrorr, Secretary, Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. “MmyzZz Own” A Superb Mixture of Matchless Tobacco. Sold in Qo2., 4-1b., $-1b., and 1-1b. Tins. 6/8 per Ib, Post Free. ‘Mexdolla’ Mexican Cigars Com of the Choicest, Mext. can Leaf raised upon Virgin Soil from Picked Leaves of the young Tobacco Plant. Vrice 25/- per 100, post free. Shipped direct from Vera Orus by FREDK. WRIGHT, Cigar imperter, Cheltenham: 112, High 8t.; Gloucester: The Gross and Batt Dec. 2nd, 1905. BOULTON & PAUL HORTICULTURAL NORWICH. BUILDERS, CONSERVATORIES Designed to Suit any Situation, LD, 5 SS PPARATUS. Blinds, etc., supplied. V0 Via 9 ANTISE TIC EVANS’ ANTSE-TIC PASTILLES. w from any Throat Trouble, get EV ‘ANS’ PAS- which give immediate relief in Hoarseness, Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Asthma. Bronchitis, a formula of the Liverpool Throat Hospital, ists and public eakers; all such should ing in perfect voice. nanp Mao. Greenhouse Fittings, Sole Manu factu: I & Wei Sold by all © HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. - ENGLISH HOTELS—Continued. (Population 33,625).— PREMIER HEALTH TORQUAY Re8oRT, Unrivalied climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. C drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. Irreproachable water supply and perfect TORQUAY. sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. ‘Medicated baths of all kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, Facing Kensington Palece, ‘rom 108. per day. BROADWALK HOTEL De Vere Gardens, Kensington, From gs. per day. EASTBOURNE HE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, 120ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table di’ HOte or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private ‘Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tanff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse. address—O. F. Bercann, Manager. Telegraphic “‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.’ Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence. LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces: Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Gerage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. RAND HOTEL.— Winter Season. — First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of Englisn Society. Every connortt; excellent attendance and cooking.—Montgnat, Manager. Ideal PALERMY. THE IDEAL WINTER RE: ORT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built_and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. SICILY'S LEADING HOTEL, Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. PAcHLER, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. THE First class HOTELS there are the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Oratava. All under the Management of C. H. TRENKYL. Prospectus, etc., on application. ix. SHIPPING. M0Rocco, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas. For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Patroniszsed by H.M. The King. DOVERCOURT BAY, zsszx, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Pinest Health and Pleasure Resort on the Gast Coast. Delightful Climate. Bracing Air. The Hotel, which has recently been visited by H.M KING, is luxuriously Furnished. Charming Situation. Facing the Sea. Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine. Tennis, Croquet. Motor Garage and Pit. 1 hour 40 minutes express from London. For Illustrated Tariff, ly A. H. THIEM, Proprietor. (Vastern Pyrenees, France. Unigus Winter SPA. VERNET-LES-BAINS A mild Winter climate and sub-tropic«] vegetation (palms, etc.). Unigue asa Winter cure tor rheumatism and gout, Neurasthenia, Wisea-es of the respitstory organ-, arena, chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurou~ sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative pr perties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed. Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing For Illustrated English Krochure, apply to KIKCHLY ROS., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France.

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————————__ Dec. 2nd, 19 and, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND Army. & EWLIVENING ENTERTAINMENT is what we all want these long dreary evenings. The Corvmsia GrarHornone. is a professional mirth-maker. An i expensive outfit enables you to enjoy all the latest songs and music in your own home, avoiding the tuss and discomfort of going out in bad weather to the concert or opera, The illustration shows one of our newest tone-arm dise models. Other improved disc and cylinder machines trom £4 18. up. The Send Mapitving | COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE Is SIXTEEN TIMES LOUDER AND SWEETER than any other talking machine. Entirely different from all others. Uses the ordinary gold-moulded Shilling Records. "gives full particulars. Send post-card forit. Ifa address, and whether yours isa cylinder or disc machine, and ‘we will post you our latest lists regularly as issued. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. (Gen'!) Creators of the Talking Machine Industry. Owners of the Fundamental Patent . Largest Manutacturers in the World. {| 89, Great Eastern Street, E.C. LONDON 200, oxford Street, W. GLASGOW: 50, Union St. CARDIFF: 96, St. Mary St. COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE ie A PATENT ADJUSTABLE MILANESE BRACELET SOLVES THE XMAS PRESENT -o> DIFFICULTY AT ONCE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, ACTUAL To be had of all leading Jewellers, fitted SIZE, show a Watch Bracele:. with Watches in all grades, and also Note the delighttal MlexAbility with a choice selection of Gem Centres. f the Woven Gold. t must be seen to 1 ASK FOR IT. be seen to be appreciated. . .- With one move- ment you can fit it to any wrist and firmly secure it. IT CANNOT DROP OFF -- OR. SLIP ROUND... The Original Invention and the first pneumatic Piano-Player ever placed before the public. ; é its unique system of pneumatics being Imitated but never Equallegd, protected by” patents." Throughout the Pioneer instrument, it maintains to- its supremacy as the most perfect, artistic, and human-like piano-player, a master- piece of inventive genius. The ANGELUS" has given a new impetus to piano study and enjoyment, and has enabled all to play who have hitherto been iared owing to lack of technical accomplishment. f The only to be found in the “ ANGELUS," gives the performer the same sense of mastery as in Phrasing Lever. playing with the hands, and banishes all suspicion of mechanical effect. The “ANGELUS' is the only Pi ‘iano- Play which can be obtained with Orchestral Ores art Comb jon, or may be obtained as Fisne Player only. THE IDEAL COMBINATION OF WORLD- FAMED INSTRUMENTS : (Piano and Piano-player combined) can be played on the key Sood in the usual w or with the music roll. The supremacy 1] e us- rinsmea iano of the “‘ANGELUS"’ is thus assured by the alliance with the great House of Bringmead, and the ideal instruments of the two Hemispheres are combined in one. The magnificent “ ANGELUS-BRINSMEAD PIANO,” which has the ‘‘ANGELUS" built inside its case, is of chaste design and elegant appearance. This International Combination, as it may well be called, is of the greatest interest to music ers everywhere, and bas met with instan al other eminent firms of Pianoforte Manufacturers have al oined hands with s by combining th with their instruments FERRED PAYMEN Di ) DISCOUNT FOR CASH You are invited to call and hear these wonderful Instruments, or write for Art Catalogue No. 41. AS Pur J. HERBERT MARSHALL °°%.3) 220i Sreeeve' Lone, wee BY Erp d A

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (DECEMBER 2nd, 1965. WITH TWO SUPPLEMENTS. THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEHLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 461. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1905. Price 1s, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA Who celebrated her birthday yesterday. (from a copyright photograph by Messrs. W. & D. Downey.)

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Dec. 2nd, 1905, EDITORIAL, TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he Vol. XXI. THE KING. If it is photographs should be returned, a d J sufficiently stampedand directed label AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. No. 461. Saturday, Dec 2, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. desired that rejected must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain ani Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any may not be able to use, and = the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to yveturn those contribu- tions which he does not require. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—** RURICOLIST,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,148 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. == difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainiy indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Events. PER MARE, HE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.—This [ year, more than any year belore, the good wishes of the whole nation go out to Queen Alexandra on her birth- day, which is being celebrated this week at Sandringham. For she has initiated a movement for the assistance of the poorer subjects of the King which shows at once her womanly sympathy with those in distress, and her appreciation of the readi- ness with which the nation would come forward to help if only there were someone to lead. It was, perhaps, a pity that King George could not have stayed a few days longer to assist in the family celebrations of the Queen's birthday; but in any case, with the Prince and Princess of Wales away in India, the family party could not have been complete. Still, Queen Alex- andra has her grandchildren around her, and though to the great public that idolises her it is difficult to realise that she is a grandmother, yet it is in her children and-her grandchildren that nearly all Queen Alexandra's thoughts are bound up. That love of home which was instilled in her in the days before her father became King of Denmark has grown and augmented with the years, and explains, in large measure, her affection for Sand- ringham, which to her and to King Edward is more “home” than any of the other Royal residences. Tue Kina anp CHRIsTMAs. —Yuletide draws nigh apace, and already we are all making preparations jor the joyous season of peace and_ goodwill, from the highest in the land to thelowest. This year, fortunately, Christmas finds the world in a state of greater peace than it did in 1go4, for Russia and Japan have finished their sanguinary struggle on the plains of Manchuria and in the waters of the Japan Sea with an honourable peace, arranged by the intermediation of our cousins across the Wife of the Prospectiy A portrait of Mr. Sil Atlantic. And except fer the little cloud in the Near East, which will have dispersed by the time the festive season is actually on us, the nations are living at amity with one another. We have at home a state of affairs that is not altogether happy, for the lack of ) MRS. T. B, SILCOCK PER TERRAM. of otherwise cheerless and hopeless homes this Christmas. And if those people who have followed the growing fashion of giving more and tore expensive Christmas presents, would this year be satisfied with presenting some more modest token of regard to each of their friends, and hand the money thus saved to the Queen's Unemployed Fund, they would be devoting themselves to a cause which the First Lady inthe Land has at heart, and which they, therefore, need not be ashamed to support. Tne King or Norway.—Now more than ever before can the name “A Father of Dynasties” be given to the King of Denmark. With our own Royal family his close connection is well known; the Dowager Empress of Russia is his daughter, and _ therefore the present Czar is his grandson; King George of Greece is his son; and the Crown Prince of Denmark is married to a niece of King Oscar of Sweden. Now Prince Charles of Denmark has given up that style and assumed in place of it that of King Hakon of Norway, and thus a new tie is formed with one of the nations of Europe. And since the new Queen is a daughter of the King of England, and the prospective Queen of Sweden is a niece of King Edward, between the two nations which have decided to go separate ways alter a long and patient trial of double harness, friendly relations should be maintained. Every state in Europe has some connection with the family of King Christian. and even Roman Catholicism is Liberal Candidate for the Wells Division of Somerse-. allied to it in the person of ck (who was addressing his constituents last week), together ae ea ANF >, with an illustrated article, apy Princess Waldemar. For though (From a copyright photograph by Kt employment means a very sad time for many of the King’s subjects, not only in London, but all over the country. To remedy in some degree this state of affairs both the King and the Queen have lent valuable aid, and a little ray of sunshine will be brought into thousands 24 the family are devoted Lutherans, Prince Waldemar married Princess Marie, daughter of the Comte de Paris. And it is worth noting that the new King is a grandson of King Charles XV. of Sweden and Norway. His mother, the Crown Princess of Denmark, was the daughter and, in fact, the only child of that monarch,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd 1905. THE MARCH OF EVENTS Sa raged 5 09 cml Ae pr ee Fon: ves fh Wee ee Le foe Be ae ~ ie is a a [oe io GaeeaaS | are | een i Pe. ee THE KING AND QUEEN OF NORWAY IN 7HE ‘‘ DANNEBROG.’’ Last week King Hakon and Queen Maud with the infant Crown Prince Olaf embarked at Copenhagen for Norway, there to take up their new life as rulers of an independent country. King Hakon has just been made an Admiral in the British Fleet Ss et —e ee ee ee oe i> cg ea Ey ee — ee ee es RK eK HK FRR MH eM = 4 * * ¥ Pee es as SMG R ee —————_——— = ,_~ = eS Se? a ee yen r% 4 PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG IN AMERICA. The visit of the Second Cruiser Squadron to American waters ended last week. One of the last functions was a luncheon given to the Admiral by General Grant at Governers Island, New York. Sitting on Prince Louis! Jeft is Mrs. Grant, and next to her Senator Kean, and Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan may be seen on the rightot the above illustration between two ladies. (From a copyright photograph by Elfelt, and a stereograph copyright by Underwood and Underwcod.) 225

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Dec. 2nd, 1105, THE KING. AND HIS THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA ‘ oe —— 4 es on aa bg ners THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES IN BOMBAY. Since they landed in India a month ago the Prince and Princess of Wa Peshawur. Our illustrations show the io acts perlo have covered a large area, arriving last week in Bikanir, and being due this week-end at rrival of th ce and Princess in Bombay ; opening Princes Street, one of the first n through the streets of Bombay. tewart and Wiele and Klein.) 226

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE MARCH OF EVENTS. THE GERMAN ROYAL FAMILY. Prince Eitel Fritz and his fiancée. The Crown Prince and his wife. (From a stereograph copyright by Underwood and Underwood.) (From a@ copyright photograph by Heuschkel.) 2 = THE MEET OF THE HURSLEY HOUNDS [AT ‘NORTH END HOUSE ON FRIDAY LAST. Sir George Coorer is talking to a lady on the right of the picture. His daughter is mounted next to him. (From a copyright photograph by Salmon, Winchester.) 227

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Dec. 2nd, 1905, THE KING. AND HI SPORT AND PASTIME. i Rae bi ee Rie te vs co ees | eae ee ee Rte 3 LAST WEEK’S ATHLETICS AND FOOTBALL. (1) Oxford University v. L.A.C. at Stamford Bridge. A. H. Fyffe, the winner of throwing the hammer. (2) Crabbe of the L.A.C. winning the one mile race. (3) A quartette at the hurdles. (4) The finish of the roo-yds. race. (5) Fulham v. West Ham on Saturday last, which ended in a victory for Fulham by 1 goal to nil. (6) Fulham's defence was magnificent, and to that is due the victory. (From copyright photographs?) 228

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905, SPORT AND PASTIME. Nh Ly Saggy Fas ar a il je i an haa Piast LAST WEEK’S RACING, HOCKEY, AND HUNTING. (1) The Manchester November Handicap. Ferment winning. (2) Two starters for the Manchester November Handicap—Outbreak, ridden by Templeman, and Pradella, ridden by Madden. (3) Ladies’ Hockey. Kent v. Middlesex at Bickley. Middlesex won by 4 goals to 2. (4) A tussle for the ball. (5) Sir Watkin W. Wynn's foxhounds meet last week at Chirk. (6) Major Lovett and Miss Lovett at the meet of Sir Watkin Wynn's foxhounds. (From copyright photographs.) 229

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND IIIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE Olympia Exhibition was an un- | doubted success from every point of view. A few critics complained that the great French firms did not make as complete a display of their new models as was generally expected; but as a matter of fact nearly every foreign maker who does a large business in this country managed to send over one or two of his 1906 cars in time for the opening day. The absentees might be counted on the fingers of one hand, and their defection did not prevent the show being the most representative gathering of the motor industries of the world that has ever been held. The attendance was enormous, and except in the early morning it was difficult to examine the exhibits on the more popular stands. The business done by every maker or agent, who had a really good car to sell, was excellent, and, I believe, in many cases sur- passed the most sanguine expectations. It is a surprising fact that the greatest demand is still for the comparatively high-priced machine. On one stand in particular two types were shown, one medium powered, spendidly built, and sold at a very moderate price, the other high powered and expensive. Both were excellent vehicles of their kind, and sold like the proverbial “hot cakes,” but I know as a fact that the sales of the big car were nearly double that of the smaller. Perhaps the most astounding feature of these exhibitions is the number of people who buy cars without making the slightest enquiry as to their horse power or the details of their mechanism. One can always find a certain number of vehicles on such occasions which are of a more or less experimental, type, and have been staged in an incomplete condition. Provided they are fitted with a comfortable body painted in attractive colours, the enter- prising dealer can generally manage to book a certain number of orders from people who are FOR THE USE OF THE PRINCE Mr. Charles Wertheimer’s 4-h.p. Panhard-Levassor touring car, which has been sel that paint and upholstery are better “selling points” in the case of a large proportion of intending purchasers than any niceties of mechanical construction. In this connection I laid stress last week on intending purchasers, who insist on room for four persons in the interior. This amount of accommodation is extremely difficult to secure with the orthodox arrangement of the mechanism, unless the wheelbase is lengthened THE MOTOR-BOAT SECTION AT OLYMPIA. One of the most interesting features of last week's exhibition. the fact thatthe buyers of to-day are drawn very largely from the class who have at last decided to replace their horsed carriages by the swifter and more convenient motor, and who regard motoring purely from the utili- tarian point of view. I believe that this aspect of the situation is likely to have a more important AND PRINCESS OF WALES IN CEYLON. ted by the Colonial Government ‘or the use of their Royal Highnesses during their stay in Ceylon. (From a copyright pko utterly oblivious of the fact that the show car is minus engine or transmission gear, and could not run a yard under any circumstances. During the week I piloted a good many people round the building, and came to the conclusion graph.) influence on the future design of the motor than many makers seem to realise. The two- seated landaulette, for which alone the majority of modern chassis are suitable, does not meet the requirements of a very big proportion of 230 to an extent that makes the car very awkward in traffic, and at the same time expensive to build. The four-seated landaulette was extremely rare at Olympia, except on the stands of those makers who have specialised in cars for town use, and made the mechanism fit the body, instead of adapting the body to a chassis of conventional design. Granted that there is a large demand for a car of the double landaulette type on a moderate wheelbase and without any unsightly overhang at the rear, it seems to follow asa matter of course that many makers will have to alter the design of their chassis and find some position for the motor that wastes less valuable space than at present. If one studies the ordinary chassis with a vertical engine in front under a bonnet. one realises how large a proportion of the total length of the car is devoted solely to the mechanism. On the six- cylinder car the difficulty is accentuated, and the fact is likely to militate very seriously against the popularity of this type of motor which is otherwise particularly suitable for the car for town use by reason of its flexibility and smoothness of running. If the bonnet is to be abolished the engine must of necessity be placed under the body itself, and preferably beneath the driver's seat. In this position the horizontal cylinder offers undoubted advan- tages, and it is within the bounds of probability that on this account the near future may see a marked revival in a type of petrol motor that has for some tine past been regarded as obsolete. I know of no vital objection to the horizontal engine, which has proved perfectly satisfactory on thousands of cars, and the decline in its popularity has been largely due to the influence of fashion. The four-cylinder opposed motor gives remarkably smooth run- ning, and if sufficient care is paid to the im- portant question of accessibility, the type is one that seems particularly suitable for the closed car for town work.

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NAVY AND AKMY. Peculiar significance attaches to the speech of Mr. Fletcher Moulton, K.C., at the Motor Union dinner last week, when it is remembered that he may very probably be a member of the Govern ment which has to undertake the task of revising the existing Motor-car Act. Mr. Moulton is opposed to a fixed speed limit on the open roads, but thinks that the local authorities or the Local Government Board should have power to make special bye-laws for the regulation of motor traffic in congested areas, but that such bye-laws should be subject to periodical revision. Legislation on these VIS E. z: i Se or re THE KING. until the police and magistrates commenced to employ it as an instrument of oppression against all users of motor vehicles. The next Act, however carefully drawn, must leave much to the discretion and common-sense of the local administrators of the law, and herein lies the most serious danger for the future. In this connection it is of somewhat happy augury to hear Sir William Chance, the chairman of the Guildford Bench, publicly con- demning the twenty-mile limit, and stating that the present law results in much injustice to the harmless motorist. If these are the sentiments of Sir William Chance and his WITH THE BERKS AND BUCKS STAGHOUNDsS. Dec. 2nd, 1905. the duty of a Bench to distinguish between a purely technical breach of an arbitrary speed limit and the really serious offence of driving to the common danger. Such common-sense discrimination, however, has never been the practice at Guildford. Only a few weeks ago a long list of motor cases was heard in that town, the speeds alleged ranging from twenty- five miles to forty miles, the former having been attained on a deserted road across a common. The fines, as usual, were im- posed on a fixed scale, first offenders being mulcted in £5, and the rest baving to pay double that sum. Perhaps in future A Wolseley car bringing visitors to last Friday's meet of this popular home-county pack. (From a copyrigh lines would be welcomed by the vast majority of motorists, so long as the definition of driving to the common danger, while permitting reasonably high speeds in the open, was sufficiently broad to place an effective check upon the owners of thinly-disguised racing machines. Mr. Moulton showed his thorough grasp of the situation when he stated that the present difficulties are those of administra tion rather than of legislation. The present Act, imperfect and full of absurdities though it is, worked with comparative smoothness colleagues, it is difficult to understand the severity with which they have invariably treated every driver of a motor-car brought before them. Many of the cases at Guildford are admittedly of a very trivial character; but the nature of the offence has very little influence on the penalty imposed. If the magistrates have felt, as the chairman now states, that they would like to dismiss many of the charges brought before them, they were fully entitled to do so under the provisions of the Summary Jurisdiction Act. In any event, it is clearly 231 photograph by #. T. Newman, Berkhamsted.) motorists may meet with more consideration at Guildford now that Sir William Chance has publicly avowed his disapproval of the existing law and his sympathy with those who often unconsciously transgress it. At any rate, he must acknowledge that his colleague, Mr. Cowley Lambert, was fully justified in the protest which he made from the bench last when he drew attention to the injustice that was being done to well-behaved summer, and law-abiding citizens in that and other districts. Rabiator.

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Dec 2nd, 1905. On EDITED THE KING. the BY A. J. AND Hs Links. ROBERTSON. A view of the Basin ho‘e at Bamburgh, showing the Castle in the bac! N interesting professional foursome was played last week at Gullane for a small purse of 30-sovs. presented by Mr. A. Fletcher of Saltoun, one of the historic names in East Lothian. The match arranged brought with it a reiminis- cence of some of the professional encounters of the old days. Andrew and Jack Kirkaldy, the two brothers well known at St. Andrews, played against Ben and George Sayers, two brothers equally well known at North Berwick. A good crowd of spectators assembled to see the play over the old Gullane course. Though the first portion of the match seemed tc give the idea that it would be well contested, the two Kirkaldys proved to be in particularly fine form, and over the thirty-six holes they won rather easily by 8 up and 7 to play. The long gaine of the winners wis particularly fine, and they backed it up by most excellent putting. One welcomes the reappe for experience nas always proved that they ance of these family foursomes, are both keenly contested and productive of really good play. Mr. Alan McAfee, 68, Duke Street,Grosvenor Square, W., has designed a patent nail for golf- ing, shooting, cricketing, and climbing boots and shoes. Every golfer knows how important it is to the steadiness of his game that he THE BAMBURGH CASTLE LINKS. ground, (From a copyright photograph by A, H. Robinson.) THE NEW EDITOR oF “ THE SCOTSMAN,” Mr. J. P. Croal, who is leaving London this week to take editorial charge of the great Scottish newspaper, has been widely known in the South as a goller. A member of Tootinz, London Scottish, an4 Walton Heath, he is the only original member left of the Parliamentary Handicap Committee who organised the annual tournament, and has played in all of the fourteen tournaments held. (From a copyright photograph by John Thomson.) Mr. F, Laing is putting; Mr. A. H, Leather-Culley watching the shot. should he able to stand securely and not slp when making a shot. Yo play with worn nails in the shoes is to court certain deleat, as well as to run the danger of serious injury through a strain. Mr. McAfee’s patent nail, therefore, is one of those desirable adjuncts to the playing of the game which everyone ought to welcome. The patent nail consists of two parts. There is a small round circular base, which is embedded under the sole of the boot while it is being mace or repaired. This base is fitted with a hole for a screw, and the patent nail really consists of a small hard head which is screwed into the receiving socket. The great virtue of the nail, however, in addition to its lightness and durability, is that it cannot come out of the boot by ordinary wear. The head screws.with a left turn, instead of following the ordinary method of screwing into the right, and, there- fore, with every turn of the golfing foot, the head is tightened in the socket instead of being loosened. When the head wears down, more- over, and ceases to give a secure grip, it is perfectly easy to screw in a_ fresh head without undergoing the serious inconvenience of sending the boot to the shoemaker or to the green-keeper to have fresh nails put in, leaving ugly gaps in the soles, through which the feet become wet and_ bronchial colds are caught. Mr. McAfee sends out two classes of nails—a short one for dry 2 *¢ The Fox Covert"' hole. The players are M GOLF AT BAMBURGH CASTLE. A. H. Leather-Culley, Dr, Macaskie, Mr. E. (Fromza copyright photoyraph by a. HU, Robinson.) 232 Y. Hart, and the Rev. E, Williams.

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NAVY AND ARMY. On weather, and a decper one for wet weather. There can be no doubt that it is the ideal nail for the golfer’s boot. Vardon and Herd use it, in addition to a large body of amateur players, while among cricketers, Mr. C. B. Fry and other players of equal repute have found it to be just the thing for which they were looking. Mr. J. P. Croal, who leaves this week for Edinburgh to take up his new appointment as editor ot the Scotsman, has had a very long connection with the Royal and Ancient game. His memory of players goes back to the time at St. Andrews when young Tom Morris and Davie Strath were at the zenith of their fame as players, and when old Tom Morris, old Willie Park, Bob Ferguson, Tom Dunn, Tom Kidd, Jimmie Anderson, and Bob Martin were struggling day by day in open professional tournaments or in individual matches for money stakes. Mr. Croal, indeed, was the first journalist wbo, himself possessing an intimate playing knowledge of the game, wrote accounts of these great golf matches for the benefit of Scottish golfers which could be understood and thoroughly enjoyed, and which contributed towards giving the Scotsman the deservedly high reputation, then and since, for the fulness and accuracy of its golf reports. Later Mr. Croal was one of the early pioneers of the game in London. He was one of the founders of the Tooting Bec Club, and was also a mem- ber of the London Scottish and of Walton Heath. As one of the leading golfers in the Press Gallery of the House of Commons, Mr. THE KING. the THE PRINCE'S LADIES, MITCHAM. Miss Moseley approaching the 7th green. Croal took an influential part in organising the annual institution of the Parliamentary Handicap. From the first he has served on the Handicap Committee of the Parliamentary Tournament, founded fourteen or fifteen years ago; and at the time when this Parliament is on the eve of dissolution, Mr. Croal is the sole survivor of the band of Parliamentarians who have made golf a game of absorbing interest Links. Dec. 2nd 1908, to our legislators. The cordial good wishes of all golfers who have known Mr. Croal will go with him in his new career. * 4 * The Autumn Meeting of the Prince’s Ladies’ Golf Club, Mitcham (illustrations of which are given this week), was a great success. The weather was quite kind, though it was, unluckily, rather dull. Only club meinbers played, as the opeu meeting is in the spring, and the hon. secretary has never had so many starters. It was disappointing that on each day there was such a large gap between first and second scores, and that so many good players failed to return, as the course playing well; Mrs. F. W. Brown's and Mrs. Durlacher's excellent performances proved that. Most unfortunately two cards were returned without any figures to account for halved cr won holes—Lady Aileen Wynd» ham-Quin, who was first in the second division, and Miss Aston, who tied for third prize. They, of course, were necessarily disqualified. Beautiful prizes were given by Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Moseley, and Mrs. F. W. Brown. was There were seventy-six starters on the opening day. Mrs. F. W. Brown won the scratch prize with a score of 81, the record of the green. Miss Florence Laing was second with g7—12—85; Mrs. Norman Smith, 96 — 10 = 86; Miss Evelyn Harvey, 93 —6 = 87; Mrs. Alfred Harter, gj -g = 90; Hon. Mrs. Marshall, 99—8—g91; Miss Violet Brassey, 99 —8 =g1; Miss M. E. Phillips, f= 92. A group of competitors in the recent Autumn Meeting: Back row, reading from left to right (stinding)—Hon. Mrs. Marshall, Marchant, Miss Edith du Cane, Miss Hilda Sant, Mrs. Hannaford, and THE PRINCE'S LADIES, MITCHAM. Florence Laing. etary), Miss Haveild, and Mrs. (Hon, S: Norman Smith. 233 Front row (sitting)—Mrs. Can Miss Evelyn Harvey (Captain), Mrs. Le n, Mrs. F. W. Brown, Miss Langley

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. On In the handicap over twelve, the scratch prize was won by Miss Hatfeild, 100; Mrs. Woodroffe, 107 — 13 = 94; Mrs. Wolff, tog — t4=95; Mrs. Trimmer, 109 — 13 = 96; Lady Aileen Wyndham-Quin, 111 —14= 97; Miss Aston, 113 — 1697; Mrs. Hudson Pile, 112 —14 = 98; Mrs. Safrandi, 120 — 21 = gg. The driving prizes iu the first and second divisions (two best balls out of three).—First division: Miss Evelyn Harvey (captain), 163-yds. 1-ft., and 163-yds.; second division: Miss Paine, 129-yds. and 123-yds. On Friday, against “ Bogey,” there were eighty-six starters. Twelve and under: Mrs. Durlacher (2), 5 up; Mrs. Hannaford (6), 2 down; Miss Amy Miles (12), 3 down. For handicaps 12, Lady Aileen Wyndham-Quin (14), 3 down; Mrs. Coqufarne Sim (13), 4 down; Mrs. Trimmer (13), 6 down. Approach prize.— Miss Violet Brassey. Consolation prizes for first and second divisions.— The best scratch scores (un- successful) through- out the meeting: Miss M. E. Phillips and Lady Aileen Wyndham-Quin, over ‘THE “TEE SHOT.”’ VERY _ golfer knows what an important influence a _ good tee shot has on the subsequent progress of his game. To begin well is to begin fair; and if the tee shot is hit smoothly, as well as cleanly and straight, the player ‘eels a certain exhilaration of temperament which contributes largely to his sub- sequent success in the match. There are many ways. however, of playing the tee shot. There is the crouching attitude, as if the goller were particularly anxious to catch the ball at a moment, so to s “Hello! what's this? y, when it Then there is the minuet style of addressing the ball, wherein the player advances and retires, shakes his feet elegantly, and passes through the elaborate ceremonial of bowing and curtsying. From that position it is, perhaps, a rude transition to sce the squat and burly player addressing the ball with frank directness, and then flogging it off its was not looking. little pinnacle of sand with a short swish of the club as if he were cracking a whip. Now, in the playing of the tee shot there is always an idexl to be ‘followed. The gaine has not been played for many centuries without evolving by a laborigus process of effort that style of hitting the ball which has been estab lished in the minds of all plavers as the ideal style. The full-page illustration which accom- What's to be done now? the hole, and that I must not move, bend, or break anything ‘growing.’ "’ finding an excuse to return to camp for early luncheon.) THE KING. the panies this week's number, embodies in a manner. which no words can indicate what should be the ideal style of playing the tee shot, among women as well as men. Mr. H. Nedeham Browne, the artist, shows us a type of fair English womanhood in active play on the links, which cannot be excelled for its graceful poise at the most dramatic moment of the game, and for its artistic realisation of exuberant force and energy. The golfer has only to glance at it to say, “ Behold! it is well done,” for the picture conveys, in a flash of mental revelation, the memory of a lady golfer who has piped a musical warning cry of “’Fore,” and then has struck with decision as well as with precision what one of her own fellow-members would accurately describe as “A real two hundred yarder.” The picture, indeed, is so well executed from the golfing A DESERT “LOOSE IMPEDIMENT.” Sir NIBLICK SLINGSBY (Member of a scientific expedition, out for a little extemporised golf in the Sahara): The rule says that I must play the ball as it lies or give up It (Solves the difficulty by discreetly point of technique, it is so beautifully coloured by the elaborate processes of the imodern printer's art, that it merits the recognition of being bought by certainly every chivalrous male golfer in the land, and hung over his mantel-piece asa perpetual reminder of how the tee shot should be played; while golf club committees, who love a piece of genuine art illustrative of the game, ought to find a few inches on the walls of every club-house whereon to hang one of the best golfing pictures hitherto produced. Correspondence. FENCED GREENS. To tHe Eprror oF “THE Kina.” Stx,—On some inland courses, where the greens have to be fenced io keep cattle off, 234 AND HIS LARES. the posts give rise to a good deal of heart- burning, and sometimes to unpleasant bickerings. Especially is this so where, there is no local rule dealing with the subject. One class of players insist that posts and wires must be treated as hazards, because “ fences" are specially mentioned in the definition of a hazard. See Rule 1 (e). Another class o! plavers contend that such obstructions are not ordinary golfing hazards. They point out that they do not occur on a typical golf course, and are there simply because of exigencies connected with the upkeep of the links; and they claim therefore that both posts and wires fall within the spirit, if not the letter, of Rule 10. Where thin iron standards are used, and the greens themselves are large, the obstruction offered to good play is com- paratively slight; but when, as not in- frequently happens, great wooden stobs qin. or 5-in. in diameter are set up freely around a hole at.a radius of 6- yds. or 7-yds. it is an altogether different matter. And _ the position is aggravated when one remembers that at most of the holes on the generality of courses the ball (accord- ing to recent decisions of — the Rules of Goli Committee) very often becomes en- titled to all the privileges associated with being “on the green’’ when it has got to within z0-yds. of the hole. The impor- tant part of Rule 1o is as _ follows: “Any vessel, wheel-barrow, _ tool, roller, grass-cutter, box, or similar obstruction may be removed. . . . A ball lying on or touching — such obstruction, or on . . . ground covered up or opened for the purpose of the upkeep of the links. may be lifted and dropped without penalty, etc.” There can be no doubt as to what is the general principle —_underly- ing this enactment. may be. stated thus: *A_ player is entitled to get clear, as far as is possible, of such obstacles to his stroke as arise entirely from the presence of things or conditions which are not ordinary golfing hazards, but are there simply because ot necessities connected with the upkeep of the course. Where these are removable they may be moved without penalty. Where they are not removable the ball may be lifted and dropped clear without penalty.” Now, as the ostensible reason for the presence ot the posts and wires is to preserve the greens, it seems perfectly fair to argue that they come within the scope of this rule. But, even granting this, the measure of relief afforded is very limited indeed; it only covers the cases where the ball is found to be actually touching a post, and possibly also where it lies exactly under a wire. The case of most frequent occurrence, and of greatest hardship, is not met at all— that is to say, where the ball lies close up toa post which is right in the line of play to the hole. In view of all these considerations it is clearly the duty of all clubs having fenced

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NAVY AND ARMY. . THE KING Dec. 2nd 1905. On the Links. What was the actual cause of the Scottish collapse in the International Foursome Match among the professionals? Has the age of foursomes gone as far as the professionals are concerned? I am alraid that England has turned the game into the same groove that cricket and football are in, namely, an exhibi- tion game, in which the goal to be attained is not so much to defeat your partner, but to win prizes, and get the particulars published in the papers and the players photographed by that wretched “snap-shottist’’ with his Kodak. It must, of course, be allowed that in England the game and its surroundings are idealised, and the wages of the professionals are really worth having. In fact, golf and its attributes are one of the fine arts with the English. But have vou not also turned it into a piece of fashionable labour instead of a relaxation? Is there the same pawky humour among the elder players, of which we have so inany “couthy” stories in golf literature of twenty or thirty years ago? Is there a duffer extant yet? Have you any character caddies? Is there any originality in them? Are they not all turned out in certain AUTUMN MEETING OF THE PRINCE'S LADIES. moulds, and all under the command of the Miss Saunderson driving at the 4th tee Miss Marian Houldsworth watching the ball. caddie-master, and are they notall licensed now? greens to lay down a local rule, and the follow- ing may be suggested, both as conforming to the fundamental ideas of the official code and as preserving the true spirit and best traditions of the game: “ When a ball lies within a club length ot any of the fences surrounding the greens it may, without penalty, be lifted and dropped so as to give a clear stroke to the hole; but in no case may the ball be brought nearer the hole than the spot from which it was lifted, nor may it be brought within the fence if it was originally lying outside.”—I am, etc., BaF [The ‘fence contemplated by the rules is in the nature of a permanent boundary fixture on adjoining property, not a makeshilt like that referred to, in order to keep caitle off the greens. The general practice 1s (o treat such safeguards as coming within the category 0: acijuncts used for the upkeep of the green and never as hazards. The temperate and well-reasoned letter of our correspondent puts the case very admirably indeed; and the local rule he suggests could not be more clearly expressed.—ED. | THE OLD GAME AND THE NEW. To tHe Epiror oF “Tue Kin.” Sir,—I should like, with your permission, to utter a general all-round grow! about the way TEE MITCHAM LADIES’ AUTUMN MEETING. in which I see the game being played to-day. Mrs. Leonard Cohen and Miss Cobbold on the putting green. When I think how many years I might have been enjoying golf before the world got a hold of it and its joys, I feel sad. I used to go to Musselburgh twice a week many years ago, and at those times we simply had the place to ourselves. On one occasion we actually laid our clubs (there were no bags then!) on the green at “ Pandy,” went in and had a bathe, and after dressing started off again, and all that time not a soul had come near us. Now- adays the Town Council are in the throes of passing stringent regulations to hinder over- crowding. When I go to seaside links—Gullane, for instance—I find that the playing eternally on an inland ground has so changed the play in all respects that it requires three days’ practice before I enjoy the game on the real seaside links.—I am, etc., jJ.W. FIXTURES. December 2.—Rye, Monthly Medal (** Bogey "). December 9.—Tooting Bec, Gold Medal. December 21.—Royal Liverpool, St. Andrews Meeting. December 23.—Rye, Christmas Meeting. jPecamber 23-29.—Bushey Hall, Christmas Open Compe- tition. December 25 —Hythe, Christmas Meeting. December 26 —Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. stn ' December 26 —Royal Isle of Wight, Christmas Meeting. THE. PRINCES LADIES: December 27 —Seaford, Winter Meeting. Miss Horne playing an awkwerd lie out of the bunker, December 28.—Royal Eastbourne, Winter Meeting. 235

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Dec, 2nd, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Styles of Eminent Players. XIV.—Mr. FINISH OF THE DRIVE, OR me, a bantling at the art of writing, and a very inferior chicken at that, it seems presumptuous to analyse, or attempt to analyse, the play of our greatest judge of the game. For undoubtedly Mr. Everard is our greatest critic, and deservedly so, for be has seen all first-class play for many years, and can judge it at its proper worth. He can compare the play of the past giants of the game with the present, and has done so, to our great delight, for no one writes more pleasantly about past ent events. erard has loomed large in my golfing memory. I remember when a small boy taken out by my father to see him play St. Andrews, and told to watch and copy one of the then best amateur players of the day, I can remember one of the shots so well at the second hole, then narrow with whins, and marvelling at the length and straightness of it. Mr. Everard has a style all his own; in fact, there is no other player in the world like him—he is unique. His is not a style to copy, for he does not play golf in the long game, anyway by the pted methods. What matte A man_ hz eve right to play golf according to his lights; ‘d if, through the effluxion of time, Mr. Everard has evolved a style contrary to all ideals, does it hurt him? No; it hurts the man he plays against, though, as a rule, for among the many scratch players who have come to St. Andrews there are verv few who have not left ulp hanging at Mr. Everard’s girdle. verard is not a long driver, but he is y straight. I do not think these rubber- cored balls have put much length on to his FINISH OF THE IKON SHOT. KINISH OF THE BRAS! shot (a little, perhaps), which is curious, for Mr. Everard’s style of hitting the ball is just the one that .I should have thought would have lent itself to them. As will be seen, his finish in the photograph is orthodox and good, hands well round and high.. I rather pride myself on this photograph, for with difficulty, and after many trials, I have caught Mr. Everard at the exact moment. To the onlooker Mr. Everard does not finish like this. He has a curious trick of pulling his right leg round level with his left, at the moment, seein- ingly, that the club has struck the ball, but this picture goes to prove that the club is quicker than the leg. He drives a very low ball, always with a httle pull and a lot of run. His brassie shots are the same, always low, but with the difference that he seems to hit harder. His upward swing with both these clubs is most unorthodox; but what matter, so long as it is effective? His club never leaves the ground for the first foot of his swing, and his knee is very much bent before the swing, and even more bent during the upward phase. No. 3. This photograph (“Finish of the Driving Mashie”) serves to introduce an extraordinary club. It is unique. As it figures in Nos. 3, 4, and 5, my readers should get to know it. It seems to the casual onlooker about 6-ft. long. It is, of course, not nearly as long as that, but it is really a very long club, especially for an iron one. Mr. Everard uses it for an enormous variety of strokes, in ull of which he is a past-master. It is like a piccolo, held long for the long shots (basso protundo), shorter for iron shots (baritone), and hallway tor approaching (alto). Mr. Everard has wisely, when he uses it at so many different FINISH OF THE RUN-UP. 236 H. S. C. EVERARD. FINISH OF THE DRIVING MASHIE. lengths, had no grip put upon it. Its appear- ance, therelore, is most peculiar, and like a club “marred in the making”; but you will find it will mar you before the end of the round most likely. He is most awfully good with it, and whether it is a long, medium, or short run-up shot, Mr. Everard is, in nine cases out of ten, inside you on the green, and then woebetide you, for you are like “clay in the potter's hand," and you will probably flutter your wings no more that hole. He prefers to play all his run-up shots and short iron shots with a large amount of run; in fact, his run-up shots, pure and simple, only leave the ground for a little way. See, in the run-up, how well forward the body is. This is half the secret of success in these shots, and where so many fail. What need to talk of Mr. Everard’s putting ? It is a household word where golf is known. There is no word I know which describes it so well as “ demoniacal.” He always seems to hole every putt, and though, about to putt, he is a small speck in the distance on one o! the large St. Andrews greens, you begin to feel apprehensive before he has stiuck the ball. He takes a very short grip of his club, three-quarter-way down the shaft, and bends very low with a wide straddle. He strikes every putt off the toe of his putter, with the heel right off the ground. He putts with an old-fashioned long-bladed cleek with a large amount of loft. I have preferred to portray him on the putting green with the mashie in his hands lofting a stymie. It is as easy to him as falling off a log. There is no end to his powers on the putting green. I believe he could make the ball dance if he wanted to! May the art never desert him ! H. Ferrier-Kerr. LOFTING A STYMIF.

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NAVY ANT ARMY. THE KING Dec, 2nd, 1905. RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all.” A MaGniFicent STRUGGLE. JOR years to come the match between the New Zealanders and the elect of Scotland on November 18, on the Inverleith Ground, Edinburgh, will be referred to by writers on the game. It was, perhaps, the greatest contest under the rules of Rugby Union Football that has ever taken place. In some senses it was a_ struggle between two different styles, that of fast foot- work and terrific tackling on the one side, and of hand to hand passing among an essentially speedy and thoronghly well trained set of men on the other. Not that the New Zealanders’ tackling was one jot behind that of the Scots, but the latter were even more vigorous than their stalwart opponents. Here and there in the heat of the game there was, perhaps, a little play that was not of a kid glove nature, but when visitors from over the sea are as determined to prove their supremacy as the home team are to defend their football honour, . we do not expect to see gentleness and fond embraces. The Oxford captain, P. Munro, was the most useful player to Scotland. He was not so showy nor so brilliant as the brothers Macleod, nor did he shine quite so much as E. D. Simson, whose play was marred by his usual tendency to sail as near into the ofi-side wind as possible—a tendency which is the only blot on the play of the best half back in the United Kingdom. The Scotch forwards were in the main responsible for the close finish, and though Scotland would have been exceedingly lucky to have won, they were defending throughout the game, except on about half-a-dozen occ Still very great credit is due to them for not being actually beaten until within five minutes of the close. The New Zealanders were, on the whole, below their true form, even allowing for the unfitness of the ground, owing to frost, for an important match. They seemed overawed by the occasion. It is said that a team plays as well as its opponents allow it to. But this was not the case at Inverleith, The New sions. Thompson kicking a goal. Zealanders scored four times from at least a dozen clear openings. At least four such chances were lost through knock-ons or the referee considering the final pass was forward. In certainly three cases the referee stopped the opportunity by wrongly whistling for for- ward passes when the taker had only to cross the line. On two of these three occasions so fast was the pace that the referee was not in a position to see whether the final pass was NEW ZEALANDERS AT PRACTICE. Smith taking a pass. forward. He could, therefore, only have whistled on an assumption. Otherwise his refereeing, considering it was his introduction to the New Zealanders style, was faultless. , Free kicks were not e€ this matter the Scots were off-side as often as their opponents. : In the course of my pursuit of the hollow ball on various grounds and in different towns Toften get to know the behind-the-scenes of NEW ZEALANDERS AT PRACTICE, Mynott taking a place kick. 237 ly obtained, and in’ football. Wherever I have been in this country, I have heard of nothing but clean and straightforward play on the part of the New Zealanders from those who are in the best possible position to judge of the fact, viz. their opponents. All over the country the story has been the same, that they play fair football, judged by present-day standards, though obviously they are no drawing-room courtiers. I was the more astonished, there- fore, to hear up in Edinburgh that the play of the Colonials had left rather a bad impression. Last year, after the Scottish defeat, there was rather an outery against accusations conveyed against some of the Welsh players in a letter by a Scotchman to the Scottish Press. That letter was perfectly justified, but I do hope it is not going to become the fashion, when Scotland is defeated, either openly or covertly, to impute dirty play to the winners. Granted that a fog prevented me from seeing everything that went on in the game, it seemed to me that of whatever roughness occurred it was a case ol six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. I saw a New Zealand back laid out in the first ten minntes of the game, and a Scottish balf well kicked on the thigh by a Colonial forward. Both looked entirely accidental from the ring. There is, unfortunately, too much searching for trickery and dirty play nowadays, and, taken all in all, one side is nearly always as much to blame as the other. There is, how- ever, at least one exception in this matter, and I hope I shall not have cause to refer to it before the season terminates. If Saturday's match at Dublin did not pro- duce the same dramatic finish, or prove quite such’a strenuous struggle as the great game at Edinburgh of the previous week, it was undoubtedly one of the finest matches ever played in Ireland, and was so fast and exciting that it must be ranked a good second in the ‘list of New Zealand games to date. Although the Irishmen, who played a very hard game, were eventually beaten by 3 goals (15 points) to nil, the New Zealanders by no means had the better of the play throughont the game. ‘ O. B. Abbott preparing for a drop kick,

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Dec. 2nd, 1995. THE KING. AND INS Plays and Players. INDERELLA” is evidently the favourite subject for pantomimes this year, and it is noteworthy that no fewer than seven of the London theatres, including Drury Lane and Great Queen Street, have chosen the old story of * Aschenbrédel” for the Christmas entertain- ment. Drury Lane's first ‘* Cinderella” was produced in 1804, and was described as a pantomimic spectacle, and for it Tom Dibdin wrote all the songs for a fee of ten guiness. Then, a few years later, came another at Covent Garden, with Miss Paton as Cinderella. Miss Paton was a_ musical prodigy, who fortunately preserved her powers in more mature years, and was for a long time under the Cuvent Garden management. Other prominent Cinderellas were Clara Denvil, who played the part in Blan- chard's first pantomime on the subject at Drury Lane in 1864, and Victoria Vokes, who played it in his second version, produced fourteen years later. In 1883, again, Blanchard did a “Cinderella” pantomime for Drury Lane. Minnie Palmer played the part at the old Her Majesty’s in 1889, and twelve years ago, at the Lyceum, Miss Ellaline Terriss appeared as the heroine. Drury Lane’s last Cinderella was Miss Isa Bow- man, and that version of the old story was produced exactly ten years ago, when Herbert Campbell was the Baron, Dan Leno the Baroness, and Miss Ada Blanche the Prince. And, one last reminiscence, there is the memorable “ Cinderellen Up-too-late,” produced at the Gaiety in 1891. with Kate James as the heroine, E. J. Lonnen as Prince Belgravia, Arthur Williams as Sir Lud- gate Hill, and Sylvia Grey and Florence Levey as the sisters. It was in 1687, when Mrs. Behn's farce, “The Emperor of the Moon,” was first pro- duced, that we find the earliest trace of pantomime as it exists to-day. It was then that the harlequinade first besan to be of less importance than the “comic business” introduced into the pantomime itself. That comic busi- ness by the low comedians has quite absorbed the old harlequin and pantaloon “business,” and it has now become practically all the pantomime, sharing the honours with the scenic artist. The gorgeous transformation scenes and wonderful stage effects and processions are traceable to the displays with which Planché’s extravaganzas at the Lyceum in the days of Mme. Vestris used to conclude. Planché him- self has a quaint plaint in his memoirs, where he says: “Year after year Mr. Beverley’s powers were taxed to outdo his former out- doings. The last scene became the first in the estimation of the management. The most complicated machinery, the most costly materials, were annually put into requisition. As to me, I was positively painted out.” This might as easily, and, perhaps, even more justifiably, have been written at any time during the past ten years, for panto- mime has become more and more a spec- tacle, and less and less an entertainment. * * But now, says Mr. Arthur Collins, nous allons changé tout cela; no more set proces- sions, no more spectacular effects dazzling alike to children and their elders, but not of much account, viewed as entertainment. A year or two back there was effected a small revolution in the class of plays offered for the amusement of children at Christmas-time. There came into existence a species of enter- MISS MAY DE. SOUSA The young American actress, who is making her first appearance in London this winter with Mr. Arthur Collins in the Drury Lane Pantomime of. ‘' Cinderella." Miss de Sousa will play the title réle. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Langfier, Limited, 25a, Old Bond Street, W.) tainment called “children's plays,” which, while they served eminently the purpose of entertaining the children, were equally well adapted for the amusement of their parents and guardians. These productions acted asa sort of antidote to the pantomime in general, and it is more on the lines of these children’s plays that the new Drury Lane “ Cinderella” has been modelled than on these which have in previous years prevailed at the National Theatre. There is an excellent company gathered together to interpret the various parts, with Miss May de Sousa as the heroine, Mr. Arthur Williams the Baron, Mr. Walter Passinore the Baroness, and Mr. Harry Randall the Page (a part he played at the Grand, Islington, a few years ago, when Mr. Tom LE. Murray was the Baron, and first introduced 238 to the notice of London playgoers his great friend Mulligan, with his endless string of Irish- American stories). The Fairy Godmother will be played by Miss Daisy Cordell, and there seems every probability, therefore, of a good all-round performance being given. At the Coronet, at Brixton, at Ealing, and at the Borough Theatre, Stratford, ‘ Cinderella” also holds sway, and the Gerinan production of the old story is booked to run at the Great Queen Street Theatre for three weeks. Second favourite this year is “Red Riding Hood,” which will be seen at Fulham, Crouch End, the Crystal Palace, and the West London, while “The Forty Thieves” will be at the Marlborough, the Alexandra, and the Grand, Woolwich, and “Dick Whit- tington” at the King’s, Ham- mersmith, the Kennington, and the Crown, Peckham. Of the other class of chil- dren’s entertainment we have to note the revival at the Duke of York’s Theatre of “ Peter Pan,” with Miss Cecilia Loftus in the name part, and, it is to be hoped, Mr. Gerald du Maurier once more as the fearful, frightful Pirate King. There have been few more charming entertainments of recent years than this little fantasy by Mr. Barrie, and all and sundry will be glad to welcome back to the Never Never Land the Boy who Wouldn't Grow Up and his companions. At the Waldori, too, there is to be a children’s play, with Miss Madge Lessing in the leading part; but Mr. Arthur Bourchier has appa rently found that the production of “The Merchant of Venice” is too heavy to permit bim to undertake matinées this year. This is a pity, for one remem- bers with pleasure “ Shock: Headed Peter,” “The Water Babies,” and “Little White Barbara” from previous years, and would have been glad to have seen the Garrick once more catering for the little ones. On the other hand. we shall be able to welcome back Mr. Seymour Hicks and Miss Ellaline Terriss to London in their handsome new theatre, and in a new and enlarged edition of * Bluebell in Fairy- land”; and if the new edition has anything like the charm of the first, then the Aldwycli Theatre should be crowded afternoon aud evening with the little folk and their attendant sisters, cousins, and aunts. F. E.R. FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS. December 6.—'' Eager Heart"’ (Lincoln's Inn Hai December 19.—Revival of ‘‘ Peter Pan'' (Duke o: York's). December 21.—‘‘ Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush (St. Jame: December 23.—‘* Bluebell in Fairyland ‘' (Aldwych . December 26.—‘‘ Cinderella “' (Drury Lane). January.—"t The Pet of the Public’ (Prince o Wales's). January.—'t Nero "* (His Majesty's).

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec, 2nd, 1905. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. MISS MABEL NELSON Se The popular young actress, who has made several notable successes in London and the provinces, Christmas engagement in a new (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Folnston and Hofiman.\ and is announced to appear for her 239

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. Political THE KING. AND HIS Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No, LXXII.—Mr. Thomas Ball Silcock, B.Sc., ex-Mayor of Bath, Prospective Liberal Candidate for the Wells Division of Somerset. IME was when the cathedral city of [ Wells disputed with the — sister cathedral-city of Bath and_ the ancient town of Taunton the right to rank as the capital of Somerset. In those days of a century ago Wells returned two members to Parliament, both of them possess- ing enough “hereditary local influence” to enable them to woo successfully the suffrages of a body of one hundred and thirty odd electors, made up of the mayor, the burgesses, and “those admitted to their freedom, in any of the seven leading companies, on account of birth, servitude, or marriage.” “ Mr. Mayor,” moreover, was not only the chief elector, but also the returning officer. Wells, somehew or other, survived for a time the extinctions of the first great measure of Reform; but its fate was sealed, and nowadays it only forms the centre of one of the most interesting of all the Somerset divi sions, stretching across the Mendips from Weston-super-Mare and Cleve- don to the very outskirts of “ Royal and Free” Bristol, and the “Queen City” of Rath. Fora very long time the Wells Division has been regarded as a sort of Conservative Gibraltar —impregnable and unattackable. When a peerage came to Mr. G. H. Joliffe in 1899, his succession by Mr. R. E. Dickenson was never disputed, and history once more repeated itselt in the following year. Things, how- ever, have changed considerably since then, and few seats are likely to be more closely contested at the next General Election, come when it may, than that for the Wells Division of Somerset. In the person of Mr. T. B. Silcock like his opponent a former Chief Magistrate of Bath, whose tenures of office, by a curious accident, followed one another, the Liberals have found an ideal candidate, for. although born just across the border, Mr. Silcock is a man of Somerset, by associations, surroundings, and sympathy. Al- though he still resides at Bath, in the beautiful and picturesque house he has built on what was once the rocky and barren crest of Widcombe Hill, he can see from his windows the blue ridge of the breezy Mendips and other portions of the constituency he hopes to represent. Born in 1854, he went, before he entered his teens, to the historic Grammar School of Bristol, chartered by Henry VIII. in 1532, and since 1561 held in trust by the Cor- poration of that city. For two centuries and a-balf it flourished in the * Bartilmews, with- out the Froom Gate"; but in 1767 it was moved to Unity Street, where it was when Mr. Silcock went there, about the middle of the sixties of the last century. Amongst the still living “ Bristolians”’ who have won name and fame are the Warden of Merton, Pro- fessor Carey, Mr. C. McArthur, M.P., Mr. Alfred Moseley, C.M.G., and the Rev. W. H. Wheeler, the well-known Rector of Mafeking during the siege, to say nothing of Mr. H. W. Just, Mr. H. L. Smith, and Mr. BF. Hawkesley. From Bristol Grammar School —which since his day has been rebuilt in Tyndall's Park—Mr, Sileock matriculated in the University of London, where in due course he graduated as a Bachelor of Science. In 1879 he was articled to the firm of Cotterell and Spackman of Bath, and since then the whole of Mr. Silcock’s life has been spent in the fair city of palaces, to the embellishment of which the Woods, the Adams, and other great architects of the eighteenth century devoted their ability. His public career began as far back as 1892, when he successfully con- tested an election for the School Board, where he contrived to win his spurs as an education- alist, although only one of a_ practically helpless unsectarian minority. He became MR. T. B. SILCOCK, J.P. Prospective Liberal Candidate for the Wells Division of Somerset. (From a copyright photograph by Lewis, Bath.) vice-chairman of the Committee on Technical Education, and was elected a member o! the Council of Bath College, and a trustee of the Bath Grammar School. Mr. Silcock, as a staunch Free Churchman, was from the very first a sturdy opponent of the existing Education Act, against the passing of which he carried « resolution in the City Council. After a membership of only eight years he was elected Mayor, signalising his mayoralty by special attention, with satis factory practical results, to the all-important question of the better housing of the poorer classes. Mr. Silcock’s opinions on the Fiscal question are as clear and pronounced as they are on the subject of Education. He is a Free Trader of the type of John Bright, whose sister-in-law, Mrs. Tanner of Sidcot, was, until her lamented death in the early part of this year, by a felicitous coin- cidence, President of the Wells Division 240 Women's Liberal Association. Just before his adoption as prospective Liberal candidate, in pulling down an old house in Wedmore, in the constituency, a bottle was discovered containing the following letter: “April rsth, 1S0r. ‘This wall was built at the expense of the Rev. William Eyre, by the Tilly's (masons, of Allerton). The great scarcity of bread is likely to bring on troubles. The quartern loafsells for One Shilling and Tenpence; Peas at 6/6 per peck, and everything in proportion. Wo. Eyre.” Mr. Silcock, for one, has no idea of the Somer- set labouring classes running the risk of once more encountering such hardships as these, and is consequently a militant oppo- nent of Mr. Chamberlain's new departure. Seven years ago Mr. Silcock filled the office of President of the Wilts and Fast Somerset Union of Congregational Churches. At Argyle Church, Bath, he has been the holder of practi- cally every office open to him. including that of Sunday School superintendent, and he established a closer tie still when he married Miss Tarrant, the daughter of a former pastor of the church. For some time past Mr. Silcock has been the leader of Bath Liberalism, but he prefers to loyally support Mr. Donald Maclean and Mr. G. P. Gooch, than to enter the lists for the seat once occupied by William Pitt, the elder, as he has been invited to do. There are few finer views to be obtained in the neighbourhood of Bath than that from Widcombe Hill, aspur of the Claverton Downs. The landmarks of seven counties are at once visible from Widcombe, where Mr. Silcock is to be found when not occupied in his Bath offices or in campaigning amongst the electors of the Wells Division, where the chief posts of the Liberal executive are held by such men as Sir W. H. Wills, Mr. A. L. Wills, Mr. H. C. Beeton, Mr. J. R. Lloyd, and Mr. T. F. Savage. Here he is always reminded of his twelve years’ connection with the Bath Municipal Council by a massive piece of plate presented to him on April 24 of last year, “by his con- stituents and friends, as a token of personal esteem, and in recognition of his services to Liberalism in Bath, his work on the Council as one of the Repre- sentatives of the Lyncombe and Widcombe Ward, and the exemplary manner in which he discharged the duties of Mayor during his year of office in 1gor.” Here, too, Mrs. Silcock is generally busily engaged in some scheme of useful and practical philanthropy. Here also you may make the acquaintance of Mr. Silcock's eldest son, who went from Bath College to Fettes College, Edinburgh, and thence to Oriel, where he has just graduated. Last July, notwithstanding the approaching contest in the Wells Division, Mr. Sileock and his son jointly found time to take charge of the Free Church Camp, which year after year is pitched for a fortnight at West Bay, amidst the finest air and in sight of some of the loveliest scenery which characterises the early home ot Thomas Hardy, captain of the “ Victory.” and the Hoods of Thorncombe and Kingsland.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec, 2nd, 1905. IN THE WELLS DIVISION OF SOMERSET. THE OLD-WORLD MARKET-PLACE AT WELLS. The headquarters_of thefParliamentary division of Somerset which bears its name. WALDEN, BATH. Mr. T. B. Silcock's picturesque residence on the crest of Widcombe Hill. (From copyright photographs.) 241

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Dec, 2nd, 1905, THE KING. AND UNS The Partistans of Parts. THE THEATRE ROYAL. N imposing name, Theatre Royal, the latest theatre added to the long list of Paris playhouses. It raises pictures of pillared buildings, marble steps, and colossal doorways, of myriads of lights from bronze chandeliers shining through long windows above stone balconies; of something big, something majestic. 23, Rue Royale is the address on the card, and the cab stops sharply betore a block of houses within a few yards of the Madeleine. A new theatre? Where is it? An illuininated arm stretches across the pavement, and in flaming letters glitters the announcement. Theatre Royal! So it A covered way, a swing door at the side, a notice on the miniature box-office stating that stalls are to-fr. and boxes 50-fr., show you that if the aspect is not royal the prices are. Smiling attendants relieve you of your wraps, and in another minute you are in the body of the theatre. Rather stumpy, the body, all base, no head, and somewhat crippled; but no matter. You have not time to notice this at the first glance; you are charmed with the fairy lighting, the mistletoe, the ribbons, the palms. A woman's hand here, you say. Why, certainly, Madame is Secrétaire Générale. A stage at the end of a square hall, brilliantly festooned with cords and tassels of electric lights upon the walls is. and rafters; comfortable velvet stalls and a row boxes, to seat in all of AE RS about 200 people- this is the interior of the Theatre Royal. M. Paul Franck, the manager of the theatre, * 5 ve *" re) ee ? 5 % ¥ un- the requirements of the new derstands But no entertainment of this description is complete without a revue, and M. Franck is to be complimented upon having secured one of the wittiest and most diverting of acts in “A l’Agrache ...de Dieu,” by MM. Lucien Boyer and Paul Marinier. There are three characters here, Luciola, Marius, and Alonzo, otherwise Mlle. Melsa, M. Dutleure, and M. H. Flabert, three of the brightest comedians and the best of comic singers, with academic training and good voices, It is only a clever revue writer, with a subtle sense ef proportion, who could exactly fit the up to-date scenes to such a diminutive frame as the sta:e of the Theatre Royal. Yet they unfolded the striking events of the last few weeks, and kept the audience in a constant roar ot laughter. Galley, the absconding bank clerk, and his mistress Merilli, on board the “Catarina,” proved spleucid subjects for a display of humour. Even the doctor, who firmly believed his client to be a millionaire baron, was made to play a funny role by the treatinent he prescribed the runaway couple. Then came the Presidential journey to Madrid, and the meeting between M. Loubet and the King of Spain, amusingly described “Carmen.” and sung to the principal airs in The King and the President, walking round and round the stage, are sup- posed to be driven in state through the streets of Madrid to the cheers of the populace. The audience are con- vulsed at tbe serious way all this is done, and at the micunder- standings that arise in the course of their conversation. times. A few short acts, bright music This being a capitally sung, royal theatre, we smartly-written illus- were quite prepared trations o! boule- for the introduction vard life, a Parisian | of the German atmosphere, refined | Emperor. He came, yet sparkling, and | and scored a great an excellent com- | succes In the way pany of favourite | of political skits, it artists ensure the | is one of the best success of the 4 things we have had undertaking. After | for a_ long time. a dinner at Durand’s "| They call him the or Paillard’s, the | Alliance — Monarch, Ritz, or any of the i for he knocks at neighbouring restau- - every door. In rants, there is _ Russia, Nicolas nothing Parisians replies: “TI don't like better than a TWO CHARACTERISTIC PORTRAITS OF MLLE. POLAIRE want an alliance: “spectacle coupé,” Who is playing with such marked success at the New Theatre Royal, Paris. but you may take an entertaininent (From copyright photographs by Gerschel, Paris.) my place.” In Nor- that they can way and Sweden, see at ten o'clock, if they linger over liqueur and coffee. And they are sure of an interesting act, perhapstwo. At the regular play-houses how many plays are there that can claim two good acts out of the four, even one out of the three? The dramatic authors are not equal to the task to-day, or should we find so many revivals of old plays on the Paris comedies or dramas, however, the French They seem to toss them off like a glass of champagne, leaving the after-taste pleasant and invigorating. And, it must be admitted, we require this environment to-day. Life is too serious for problem plays, laboriously worked through three and four acts, unsatistactorily, the best of ther. Polaire attracts the public to the Theatre Royal, a smart Parisian public, who appreciate the young actress's talent, a talent that may ,one day land her in the midst of the Societaires of the illustrious Comédie. She is rapidly developing into a great actress, this extra- ordinary little creature, who charms us as Willy’s Claudine one day, and turns somersaults as Friquette the next. In “Le Désir,” by M. Michel Provins, Mlle. Polaire plays the part of a jealously-guarded wife, a woman who has the strange gift of fascinating every man who approaches her. Even the servant feels this unfortunate attraction, and in a violent scene compels her to sacrifice herself, to save ker friend. An uncanny situation that ended in murder, and relaxed onr nerves. stage? For one-act authors have no rivals. 242 he is referre.] to the “new man in office.’ England says: * We are too busy,” in a play upon words which is unprintable. Finally, the Emperor succeeds in Monaco, and there is general consternation when it is known that an army of five-and-twenty men have left Monte Carlo, marching upon Paris. The sketch winds up with the popular “Matchich,” sung with contagious entrain by the three spirited artistes. Music is a feature in this particular entertainment, for in addition to the opening act of comic opera, by M. Mathé, there was an interlude of piano-playing. A Chopin valse, cleverly and originally interpreted, should have arrested some of the attention of the house. Unfortunately there was a rustle,a sensation that there was somethin: taking place in the body of the hall worth looking at. And the majority of the audience turned their backs on the piano, and the Chopin complaint was lost, irretrievably lost. How is it possible to make the non-Parisian understand the effect of a few smart gowns on a Paris audience! Womenand men turned to see the latest creations- as I think they are called—and there was a murmur that ten thousand pounds would not pay for the pearls and the sables in the centre rows of the stalls. M. Franck smiled and rubbed his hands. Could anything be better than this for a new theatrical venture, in Paris! Franc KEyZeER.

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NAVY AND ANA)’, THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE SERVICES. ‘ . 4 ee ee te ee) RC a eee, sie RR MS OEE Se i, PRM a ee ee SS Eee Magee eae ae < 2 ai 5 a s snes = 7 | Se s THE CRUISER ‘ ARIADNE OF THE PORTSMOUTH RESERVE DIVISION ee The protected cruiser ** Ariadne,'’ which was last week at sea with the Reserve” Division"under Rear-Admiral C. H. Cross. Reat-Admiral Cross \\as only just taken over command of the division from Rear-Admiral Groome, who has been appointed to the Channel Fleet, and who hoisted bis flag iu the,‘ Albemarie "' ast week as Rear-Admiral in that Fleet. 243

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. Love THE KING. Distraught. AND Hs By JOHN BLOUNDELLE-BURTON. “« Love is strong as death."’—Song of Solomon. HE day was breaking. Ahead of the English brig, slowly imaking her way up the river in the wake of a flat-bottomed boat that was tugging her by the efforts of three score of negroes, the sun was already casting a glow that told of how, a few moments later, it would o’ertop the vast semi-circle of hilis which rose above the city. And soon it had done so, soon it was lighting up the picturesque terraces beneath those lemon and olive clad hills, while casting a warm ray athwart them that made the decks and the brasswork of “The English Rose’’ sparkle as though with jets of fire, and illuminating the faces of the passengers stand- ing above the fo'castle. of the crew in the waist, and of the captain on the poop. “So,” a young man of about seven-and-twenty years of age said, “this is Lisbon. Lisbon. Ah! I protest Iam vastly glad to see it at last. Lisbon, in which there are so many of our country people engaged in commerce, or in officering the navy and army of his Majesty King Joseph.” “You should be glad,” a portly, elderly gentleman, clad in a long scarlet coat, and with a white cockade in his much-gallooned hat, said. * You should be, remembering what Lisbon contains for you. How long is't, Rupert. since you have set eves on your sweetheart--on ula Morland 7"" wo years, sir,” the young man answered his companion, who, from having been an officer in the Roval Fusiliers of King George, was now a General in the service of King Joseph. ** Two years, yet I aver it could not be otherwise. Ursula’s father had his affairs to attend to here—you related but last night that he was the richest English merchant in Lisbon—while I have been in America with General Braddock, who has now, unhappily, been killed at Fort du Quesne.” ‘And vou are back at last. And vou are to be married to Mistress Ursula at once? Hey?" “So soon as Christmas is past. By the English chaplain the merchants keep here. Her father will not part with her till after that festival, which, she writes me, he keeps ever in our old English style, no matter though the sun shines hot as in May with us. Then— ah! then—she will be mine.” But not,” the General said, “for want of asking by others to be theirs. Gadzooks! youmay think yourself lucky to find her still free for you to pluc Some—many—of our young Englishmen serving the Portyguese, many of the merchants’ sons also, and more than one Portyguese, including Zavarro, who is rich and unscrupulous, have made a cast for her. She must have loved you passing well to wait all this time for you.” “ She does,” the young man said, with calm confidence. ‘ Neither soldiers, nor merchants, nor Portuguese would have any chance with Ursula when once she had pledged her word to me or to another. Yet I would fain know who this rich and unscrupulous Zavarro is, so that if necessity serves I may give him a few inches of my whinyard, for daring to——” But Rupert Helstone did not finish his sentence since a strange, a marvellous thing, one beyond the comprehension of all the passengers on board, if not of all the sailors—though doubtless this was so, too — had happened. Ahead of *The English Rose,” which was now in the middle of the river close by the landing stage, the tug—the human-propelled tug— was seen to list over violently to its larboard side, the shiny faces of the blacks, made more shiny at this moment by the fierce rays of the risen sun, were seen to assuine an awful aspect of fear, and their great eyeballs to goggle horribly. A moment later the flat-bottomed thing whirled round like a teetotum, one half of the negroes was flung into the river, whence, until the latter sank, as many did at once —as though pulled down below by some enormous invisible hand-— they emitted the most piteous, car-piercing shrieks. But this was neither all nor the worst, since, ere those on board the brig could comprehend what had occurred, the latter was sub- jected to the same experience. Only, marvellous to relate, she lire hed to starboard, and, a moment later, was whirling round in the opposite direction from that in which the tug had whirled. Also, from her, none was thrown into the river, or, only one, a sailor reefing on the mainyard, who promptly struck out for the bank and reached it safely. “Great God!" the General cried, as now his purple face became as white as that of a corpse, even as from all parts of the ship there arose the piercing cries of women and children, the bawlings of the sailors, anit the shouts of the male passengers. ‘ What has happened ? What can have happened?” But none could answer at present, though some there were, who had travelicd far and wide, who whispered to themselves, “It is an earthquake "—such things as seaquakes being unknown, or, if ever known and experienced, not understood for what they were. Now, however, for some moments the ship was to be no more disturbed—the tug had sunk for ever—and all cried out for joy at seeing that, owing to the turbulence of the water, she was drifting ashore close by the Custom House. Fresh horrors were, however, to be witnessed by them almost immediately, Behind the Custom House there ran inwards an old street, long and narrow; the houses so close together that, by the aid of a cane, one mnght have handed a letter affixed to the end of it to a person on the other side. Suddenly the houses on both sides seemed to jump upwards before the affrighted eyes of the passengers; a moment later they closed together like the two halves of a book that is sharply shut-to; still another, and what had been a street was nothing but a mountain of brick and stone and wood—and human beings! Human beings, who, three minutes earlier, had been shrieking from their windows for aid, for mercy from Saint Mary, and Saint Joseph, and Sain, James, but who were now buried beneath that sixty feet high heap of talien houses. “The Rua Nova!” Rupert cried in his agony. ‘The Rua Nova' She lives there. My wife that is to be. Whereis it ? Where?” “By the Royal Palace in the great square, the Terrio do Paco," someone cried in answer; ‘“ far away from here.” “Thank God! Oh, thank God!" the young man exclaimed. “The Palace is on fire,” said a man swimming in the river while holding a child above his head. ‘So, too, are all the houses around it, or rather the rubbish that once was houses. If you seek anyone in the Rua Nova you had best hurry. Or——!” and a moment later he had struck out with one hand for the river's bank, still holding the screaming infant above his head with the other. An hour later Rupert Helstone was making his way towards where the Rua Nova had been standing at daybreak, in a manner that. he imagined, no other mortal man, except the wretched ones in Lisbon to-day, had ever progressed before, and witha horror on his soul that he doubted if any mortal man had ever before experienced. Seeking refuge in a church from a falling house—it was All Saints’ Day—he had seen the altar with the lighted candles suddenly rock and the candelabras fall with a crash on to the floor, and, at once, ignite the lace and velvet of the altar, all of which was a moment afterwards to be extinguished by the fall of the roof and a side wall, Rushing onward again, he hal climbed up the dé6ris of an overthrown street of houses until he was as high in the air as the garrets in that street had been an hour before: he had trodden on dead men and women as he clambered up, while a further convulsion that had taken place when he was there had landed him into the arms and across the body of a dead, flattened-out woman. Also, the flames had nearly caught him once as they sprang forth beneath his feet: flames not from the convulsed earth, but from the burning houses that had fallen. xt, he had seen a man robbing the dead body of a richly-dressed lady; once, a priest had cursed him tor a heretic who had, with others, brought this evil on the city. Then, as he went on, he saw below him two maddened mules, whose trappings were on fire, rushing along with the carriage, also on tire, aad trampling down and crushing the dying as they did so. At last, however, he descended from that awful eminence to a great open place wherein was what had been a palace but was now heap of ruins trom which flames leaped and spurted; an open p/ around which handsome, stately houses had stood at dawn, but which were now all broken and fallen apart, while forming a ring of fire round the burning palace. “To leave Engiand so that I might be with her until our han should be joined at God's altar, to be with her never more to pas young soldier moaned, as he made his descent slowly from that awful hecatomb on which he trod, “and to find only this. Ob! Ursula, Ursula, my love, my heart's desire, where are you in all this vast, this destroyed city Shall Lever find you? Or, if I do so, how will it be? Alive or dead? Heaven help us both, what a meeting after so long a separation !”” Nerving himself, however, in his determination to find, if she were to be found, the one woman of all women in the world to him; bracing himself to the awful, horrible discovery which he might make, which. alas! he thought he must make, sooner or later, Rupert went on. A And now he was descending that awful holocaust that Nature ha? once more demanded of Lisbon as, in the past centuries, she hid demanded many; a holocaust of burning, fallen houses, down which ie had to progress warily lest the very shoes should be burnt from off bis feet. But at last it was done; he stood, uot on ferra firma -that was impossible—but by the side of a twisted, distorted alley or lane; a chasm yawning at his feet; an ancient house before him from which the upper floor had fallen bodily into what had been the street, and a part o! which was already engulfed in the chasm. To his astonishment he came upon a party of four persons seatel on the ground, all of whom were eating melons and bread, while, 0 his still greater astouishment, he heard them speaking English to each other. “You are English,” he cried, raising his hand to his head, only te discover that he had no hat to remove, though he could not recall where or when he had lost it. ‘You are English. Ah! tell me. | beseech of you, where is the Rua Nova? The Rua Nova,” he repeated. “The Rua Nova. It is near here,” they said. “It is ¢here,’ an old man answered, a gentleman, one who ws weeping ; while, as he spoke, he pointed to the left of the Terre do Paco. ‘* There.” And ‘there’? Rupert saw a street of fallen and still falling hou-> in flames. “What remains of it.” the old man added. Whom seek vou?” he said next. : “My wife that was to be,” Rupert Helstone muttered throug: white, ashy lips. ‘The woman I have come trom England—nay, fron: our American colonies—to wed. My wife. My wife—there! My God! *Alas!”? an elderly lady said, while < we spoke she held out to him a flask containing some wine or cordial. ‘Alas! Your wife that was to be—in that inferno.” Nay!” Rupert cried suddenly, though as he did so there came se awful a look upon his face, so wild and strange a glare in his eyes. tut the old woman almost shrieked with fear, “not my wife that was to be. but my wife that shall be! I will find her; she shall be, she must hc alive And if she is 1 will tear her from Death's arms, fight Death for her, vanquish him, or let him take me with her. Hands off." he cried, as now the woman seized him by the skirts of his coat to siov “*What remit. him from departing. ‘‘Hands off! “There is the Rua Novya—1" flames. So beit. If she is in them so will I be fshe is dead I go te join her. If Ursula, my Ursula, is still alive, I will save ber. Ursula!” a second man aid, one who was also elderly. “Ursula! There is but one English Ursula in Lisbon, the daughter of Mr. Morland. 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Dec. 2nd, 1905. 3ut already Rupert had torn himself away, already they saw that lie had leaped the chasm in the road as not one of their party could have leapt it, that he had drawn his sword as though fearful of being stopped in his progress, and was rushing as fast as the broken, encum- bered, vawning earth would permit towards the burning Rua Nova. Wherefore he wes out of earshot of that party, and too far away to hear one of the men ery: *Fool! Come back. Ursula was carried out of her father’s house ere it fell by her lover, Dom Pedro Zavarro, at dawn. She is safe but you are doomed.’ So he went on, Now he was crossing the Terrio do Paco, the cracked and gaping square on which beams that had fallen from the Palace roof were smouldering, on which all the charred stalls of the outdoor merchants were also smouldering; passin bv, when he did not leap over then, the bodies of dead and dyi The bodies of beygurs clad in rags, of superbly-dressed women who had evidently fled from out the Palace, yet had tarried in doing so to adorn them- selves with all their jewels, so that, if they were saved, their posses sions should also be; the bodies of old market men and women, and of, here and there, a dog or a horse. At t he was at the end of the Rua No the end of that thing caldron of fire and flame; he could hear through the crackle and roar of the burning mass the dull thud of other falling masses. He was there. “Even though death comes in a moment,” penetrate it. If she is in that furnace he murmured, “TI will * then suddenly he paused. His eyes, roaming, perhaps glancing, around, had hit upon a ige sight. At the corner of what had been the Rua Nova, at the angle of it, there still stood an old church, a noble edifice of far-off days, the days when the most splendid monuments to the praise and glory of God were erected. The back of this old church had fallen, as he could see by gazing up and over the twelve great marble steps which rose to the that doorway, as yet. At the suminit of those steps and under the vast porch lay the body of a woman whose face was slightly turned towards the door; on the topmost step by her side there sat a dark, handsome man, across whose knees was laid a long, bare rapier. “Tt is some woman this man has saved,” himself as he gazed. “ How he guards her. at me for even venturing to observe them. than I am like to be. I And he turned away. A moment later, however, he stopped. 1, massive doorway and see also through to the rear; but steps and doorway were unharmed Rupert muttered to How sinisterly he scowls Ah! well, he is happie -t me go on to—to—oh! God! To what?’ “Some woman,” he mused again, ‘Some womaa whom that man has saved. ill—still—she may be nought to him nor he to her. He may have saved a stranger out of charity only—out of nobility—of manhood. A woman! A woman alive. where so many, where most, are dead. A woman alive! And it saliving woman whom I seek. By a thousandth chance it may be While, if "tis not, at least I- — Yes, I will see this woman,” he said aloud. ‘TI will. If it is Ursula, she is nought to him; it mnatters not to him, But, more tome. I will see her. He turned back again now and, slowly, he mounted the great steps that led up to the noble arch that had once contained a huge double door. As he did so, he saw the dark, handsome man wuo was seated on the uppermost step regarding him, yet neither moving nor speaking. Oniy—he noticed that his eyes blazed strangely at him, and Rupert knew that, no sooner should he be on the upper favv/s, than the man would speak or act. At last he stood on the ninth step and the man spoke, while, to rt’s astonishiment, he spoke in English. You had best come no farther,” he said in refined tones. is nought here that concerns you.” “There is a woman lying there. dead. Every woman alive f it should be she, it is all the world and k Ru * There She stirs, therefore sh» is not in Lisbon on this awful day concerns me until I have seen her face,”” Rupert replied. ** When I have seen that, if itis not the woman I ‘k, I shall trouble you no more.” The man rose now and, standing above the young man, while his hand held the long rapier point downward “You will not see this woman's face. She is to be my wife. She concerns you not.” “Ts she of Lisbon? A native?" 7 affair. saudi “Thatis my she Begone; I have saved her life to-day ; is doubly mine.” ‘Yes, if she is not the one whom I seek. But if she bs, then line. Let me pass. I will see her fac *Will you! We will decide for that,” drawn back and had raised his rapie Dreast. He was ex garde.“ Now, and in a moment the man had until it was level with Rupert's he continued, ‘depart, or this THE KING. ANU HIS through you,” while as he spoke he thrust out and struck from Rupert's hand the sword he held carelessly, so that it fell with a clang on to the steps at his feet. ‘‘ Now go,” the man said again. ‘ You perceive your danger.” Never,” Rupert said. ‘I mistrust you, some purpose. Yet I will outwit you Alter which, with dexterous rapidity, he kicked his sword a step or two lower down, sprang after and recovered it, when, rushing up the steps out of range of the other, he stood before him. Ina moment the long rapier of the Portuguese had darted at him, in another, by some devilish trick of fence that this man knew, Rupert was again disarm And now his peril was extreme, his life in hideous danger. he right arm of his adversary was drawn back to Junge full at the young, disarmed man’s breast; the Portuguese took one step forward, when, suddenly, the woman who had been lying on the ground half unconscious struggled to her knees, saw Rupert, and, with a maddened shriek, seized that right arm with both her hands and dragged it downwards. “Rupert, Rupert,” she cried. me fro: him.” Then, suddenly, she seemed about to swoon again and fell heavily forward, though, ere she did so, she locked both her arms round the arm of the Portuguese as though, even in her last extremity, she was resolute to render the latter powerless. At last the cases were reversed. Rupert was armed again; so long as Ursula’s dead weight hung on his arm the other was practically disarmed. “Wretch,” the former cried, ‘it is my turn now,” and he prepared to run his enemy through. Even, however, as he did so, Ursula, who was still sensible, still holding on tightly to that deadly arm, murmured “No, no. At least spare his life. Remember that, bad as he is, he has to-day saved mine.’ Whereupon her lover tore the rapier out of the other's hand, dealt hima buffet with the hilt of his own sword, and, seizing Ursula, threw her over his shoulder and prepared to rush down the steps, All was not, however, yet concluded. The Portugues? had again obtained possession of his weapon, again he came at Rupert as he bore his seitseless burden away, but this ume the latter's blade pierced him beneath the shoulder and he staggered back, with a malediction on his lips, into thesporch. You con:eal her for “My love, my love. At last! Save A moment later Rupert was down the steps with Ursula; for the time they were safe. Yet, at this instant, he heard a strange grinding, crushing sound behind him. Looking back he saw the great are’ ‘h of the church heave once and then split asunder, he saw the pillars of the porclr lean towards each other, he feit the ground qui beneath him, and, a moment later, saw the whole church “coll apse with an awful crash, It formed for many months afterwards the mausoleum of the man beneath it. It was in England, after that Ursula, Rupert, and Mr. rll, at her father’s house on Tower Hill, Morland kept the Christmas of that year. ‘That they did so quietly, sombrely, may well be understood. For the merchant had been left to make iis own escape from his house in the Rua Nova, and, in doing so, had been sorely injured, Moreover, his distraction at the disappearance of his daughter, who was not restored to him for two whole days, owing to Rupert’s inability to discover his whereabouts, added to his bodily sufferings and caused him to be ill unto death for some weeks. It was only when, after having reconciled himself to the loss of half his fortune by the action of the great earthquake, he had returned to England, that his health began at last to mend and he was able to welcome the rescuer of his daughter and future son-in-law to his house, and, on Christmas Day, to give his consent to their immediate marriage. “Yet,” he said, as now the evening had come anl the three sat over the yreat fire in his drawing-room, ‘mach as I disliked Dom Pedro Zavarro, I regret his death. At his worst he was an adventurer, a high-born bravo, who had tried more than once to marry the daughters of well-to-do men, At his best——" * He saved me,” Ursula said. “I hated him when he att mpted to win my love. In his death | pity hin “And I,” said Rupert, ‘‘owe him a deep debt of gratitude; I owe his memory that. Yet never shall I comprehend why, not knowing who I was, he fought so strongly against my seeing vour sweet face.’ “Not knowing who you “were!” Ursula exclaigned. “Why! my own, he knew very well. The portrait of yourself that you sent me hung ever over my harpsichord in Lisbon. Often, when he asked me whoin it represented, | told him that it was the picture of the one, the only, man I had ever loved; the one, the only man, I should ever love. The only man who should ever call me wife.” (ALL FIGHTS RESERVED.] WINTER £PORT IN THE NORTH. THE EVER POPULAR CURLING 246 MATCH,

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Pec, 2nd, 1905. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. MISS LILY BIRCHAM Who made her début in London, some three years ago, and has since advanced considerably in popular favour. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Ellis and Walery.) 247

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Christmas Jolhity. THE i AUGH and grow fat” seems to be no longer a Christmas watchword. Merriment to-day is not so boisterous as of yore. The very existence of the waits, the carol singers, and the mum- mers which delighted the more homely souls of our ancestors and the days of our childhood is seriously threatened. Snap-dragon is regarded as vulgar; the Twelfth Cake, with its con- comitant characters and crackers, isas dead as either the dodo or Queen Anne; and the Christmas Tree alone survives. Under these circumstances it is not surprising that the jest- book, which helped so materially to enliven the long winter evenings of the old-fashioned winters of pre-railway, pre-telegraph, and pre- hal{fpenny newspaper times, has shared the fate of the Twelfth Cake and_half-a-dozen other time-honoured institutions. There is, however, a literature of merriment far larger and more extensive than the literature of woe. The jest-book has had its historian and its bibliographer. A collection of jest-books would NED WAR D's JES TS, Or Rerosiryay of WIT and HUMOUR: Containing 2 New Cortreriow of Bricurant Jasts, Comicat Joxes, Meany Srorics, Exceceent Quigntes Wirty Savincs, and SmAne Kuranicns, Rivicurous Bucts, Towhich is added, & Naw Tron of Huwonous Sones, Co sean Retracwn Enteatateinc Pucu | Instauctive Fauces, and | Riveuss, Ge be &e, Inferibed to TITLE-PAGE OF “NED WARD'S JESTS.” Printed in 1757. fill a capacious library, and even then it could never be anything like complete. It was in the nature of things that the jest-book should suffer from constant use, and it thus comes to pass that certain eighteenth century specimens in good condition of these useful aids to merriment, with their quaint covers and delightful frontispieces, are now eagerly sought for by collectors at prices largely in advance of the original cost. If the Sixty Club at Athens in the time of Demosthenes is to be credited with the invention of the joke, and a certain Hierocles with the first idea of the jest-book, the earliest form of English compilations of the kind consists of the “ Gothamite Tales" (such as “The Buzzard and the Goose,” “ The Three Men of Gotham,” *“ The Drowning of the : fe’s Hair and the Horse's Tail,” and so forth), either invented or collected in the reign of Henry VIII. by Doctor Andrew Borde of Pevensey Mr. W. C. Hazlitt regards “the merry tales of Gotham” merely as “the tails of Irish bulls served up by a clever medical gentleman to suit his own purposes,” adding, however, that his name being Andrew, “the people called him Merry Andrew then, and so it has been ever since.” Here is a specimen of these early jests, and « JEST-BOOKS Mr. Hazlitt draws a very fine distinction between the joke and the jest: ‘There was a man of Gotham did ride to market with two bushels of wheat, and because his horse should not bear heavy he carried his corn upon his own neck, and did ride upon his horse, because his horse should not carry so heavy a burden. Judge you, which was the wisest, his horse or himself?” Amongst the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century were “ Scroggin’s Jests,” “The Merry Tales of Skelton,” “ Peele’s Jests,” “‘ Tarleton’s Jests,” and so forth. The jest-book, however, was by no means. in- digenous to our English soil. If Dr. Andrew Borde derived his inspiration (as Mr. Hazlitt appears to think) from Celtic sources, a very extensive Italian collection was got together in Venice some time before August, 1565, by one Ludovico Domenichi, who dedicates his work (published in 1593) to the “ most virtuous and illustrious" Camillo Bovio. Nor were our light-hearted French friends far behind us the Tart teri Hety MLE. Uh thee Commdlcé 2 A CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT OF JOE MILLER. From an engraving by R. Burgh, 1745. in the jest-book field, as witness “ Le Facéticuse Reveille Matin des Esprits Melancholiques ou Remede preservatif contre les tristes,” pub- lished in Rouen, at the sign of the “Two Golden Lions,” in 1656, when the austerity of the Commonwealth threw a passing shadow over the prosperity and popularity of the English “ aids to jollity Their eclipse, however, was only of a transi- tory character. The Restoration was, as might be expegted, the signal for the appearance of a fresh crop of both jesters and jest-books. Tom d’Urfey (the first editions of whose pro- ductions now fetch large prices) flourished between. 1673 and 1723, but Joseph Miller, “ctor and reputed humorist,” and in name, at any rate, the conscript father of the litera- ture of fun and frolic, belongs rather to the eighteenth century, the golden age alike of the jest-book and the song-book. The various collections published under Joe Miller's name were issued, possibly unwarrantably as far as the title is concerned, by John Mottley. The first of these was issued in 1739 (the yeat alter Miller's death), and soon became a standing title for a long series of editions, now all more or less rare and costly. During the latter half of the eighteenth century every class of society had, it appearances may be 248 OF THE OLDEN TIME. trusted, its own particular source of atmuse- ment of this kind, each of them borrowing extensively and unblushingly from every work of the sort ever since the days of “ Merry Andrew.” Not only had the bachelor and the old maid a compendium for their own special edification, but jest-books were com- piled for the diversion of the soldier and the sailor, the "Varsity student and the divine, the Irishman and the Scotchman, the old and the young, the tradesman and the squire, and so on ad infinitum. The names of popular actors were given to jest-books, either with or without their leave. In the speech which the late Sir Henry Irving delivered at Bath only a few months before his death he made effective use of the collection of bon-mots ascribed rightfully or wrongly to Quin. Quick (George III.’s favourite low comedian) also had his jest-book, and so had those little less amusing and versatile actors Oxberry and Wenitzer. The “ Naval Jest-book” of 1808 contains a Prith Mitcellany, Teagueland JEsts: Being a Compleat COLLECTION Of the moft Profound Puns, Amorous Letters, Of the Natives of Zeagueland, —————— Being a Sequel to For Miller's Jetts. Shet fourd vor Generaul Nouddificauthion: And coulle€ted bee de grete Caare and Painth- -tauking of cour laurned Countree-maun, Mac O Bonniclabbero of Drogheda, Knight of the Mendicant Order. The Tuinp Eprtion. LONDOW;: Printed for R. AbaMs, at Draden's Head, Holborn Bor, 1749. [Price One Shilling.) ° TITLE-PAGE OF “ THE IRISH MISCELLANY.” Printed in 1749. rare Napoleonic caricature, and equally interesting and characteristic are the frontis- pieces of the “ Royal Jester,” the “ Universal Jester,” and the “ Jest-book for the Ladies.” In the early Victorian era, the jest-book still had its raison d’étre, and it was only at the dawn of the present century that it could be finally relegated to the limbo of things that were. Douglas Jerrold, Mark Lemon, and wits of the “forties” and “ fifties ” of the last century lent their aid, or at any rate their names, to the last appearances of the jest-book. It was, however, a thankless task. The demand for such publications died out with the success of Punch, in which the public found a constant and abundant source of mirth and merriment. As recently as 1886 Mr. W. C. Hazlitt tried his hand on the very last of the jest-books. Here the wit and wisdom of Dickens and Thackeray, of Dean Stanley and Bishop Wilberforce, of Henry Labouchere and Edmund Yates, is mixed up in one cleverly-contrived amalgam, with the “conceits, clinches, flashes, and whimeries ” of such recognised perpetrators of the ancient chestnut as Robert Chamberlain, Joe Miller, Dr. Abernethy, and even “ Merry Andrew” himself. A.M. B.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. FRONTISPIECES TO OLD JEST- BOOKS. ie 0s DORA Me ea wig fs Ke (1)2'* The Female Jester, or Wit for the Ladies. T. Lewis, Russell Street, Covent Garden (2) '‘ Quick's Whim, or the Merry Medley."' W. Lane, Ieadenhall Street. (3) Wits Museum, or the New London jJester."’. W. Lane, Li thall Street. (4) ‘ Ned Ward’s Jests, or Repository of Wit and Humour."’ Jacob Robinson, at The Golden Lyon, Ludgate Street. (5) '' Theatrical Olio, or Thespian Jester.'’ W. Kemmish, King Street, Southwark, (6) ' Jack Junk’s New Jester, or Bony Tak in Tow a New Way." J. Ker, High Holborn. (7) '* The Royal Jester, or Prince's Cabinet of Wit.” J. Roach, Russell Court, Drury Lane. (8) “The Unive Jester, or the Constellation of Living Geniuses.'' Robinson and Roberts, Paternoster Row. (9) ' The Paragon Jester, or the Polite Wit's Museum."' W. Kemmish, King Street, Southwark . 249

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Dec. 2nd, 1995 The THE KING. ANv HIS Traveller. WHERE TO SPEND THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. A PICTURESQU% CORNER OF FALMOUTH The popular Cornish winter resort, where the climate, as far as equability and mildness go, is in many ways to be preferred to that of the Riviera. HAT the old-time custom of spending Christmas among one’s own family circle is fast dying out, is pretty clearly evidenced by the increasing demands made upon the railway companies at this season of the year. Moreover, it is a fact that scarcely an hotel or boarding-house of any size can be mentioned on the South Coast, or, indeed, in any-part of the country where the ubiquitous holiday-maker goes, that does not offer to its guests Christmastide additional attractions in the shape of dances, private theatricals, or bridge competitions. Unfortunately, in this respect, we are still a long way behind our neighbours on the Continent, though, from a climatic standpoint, as we endeavoured to prove in a recent article on the Cornish Riviera, we have much in common with them. True enough, we lack the snows of Switzerland, yet the fine bracing mountain air of Buxton or Matlock in winter will not be found a bad substitute for the Engadine. With its elevation of 1,000-ft. above the sea, Buxton enjoys the distinction of being the highest town in Great Britain—a point which skaters and tobogganers should keep in mind should the conditions be at all favourable to these two popular winter sports. The hygienic advantages of both Buxton and Matlock have already been set forth in these columns; suffice it to remark that here are to be found two of the largest hydropathic establishments in the country, not to mention a score of excellent hotels. Both Smedley's at Matlock and the Buxton Hydro—which between them provide accommodation for upwards of 1,000 visitors — make a strong feature of providing suitable indoor winter entertainments, and one may always count on a jolly party for the Christinas holidays. To the majority of holiday-makers, who only know the summer beauties of the wonderful Peak country, winter opens up fresh possi- bilities in many directions. In the surrounding heights, the ascent of which has been known to try the strength and endurance of many the climber will find plenty of scope for the indulgence of his favourite pastime, even though he may only ascend to a few hundred feet. The Midland Company, who give Buxton so efficient a train service, also take the Although situated on the East Coast, it is curious to note that Clacton enjoys a full southerly aspect. THE SEAFRONT AT CLACTON. It is, therefore, particularly fitted as a winter resort (From copyright photographs.) 250 The town has a higher record of sunshine than any other in England.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. HOLIDAYS IN DEVONSHIRE. \\\ c= ~ rs « THe OLD WAILEK-MILL AIT LYNDALE, NEAR LYNTON. The illustration is typical of the picturesque bits of scenery for which Devonshire is so justly celebrated the world over. The county will ever remain a favouri haunt of the holiday-maker, if for no other reason than that of being connected with the famcus author, Charles Kingsley. ss 251

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Dec. 2nd. 1905, visitor to Matlock, or rather the Matlocks, for there are four of them, named Matlock , Matlock Bath, Matlock Bank, and Matlock Town. Magnificent as the land scapes here are in summer, even grander is the scenery under its winter mantle of snow. One would have to travel far before he would find its equal. Switzerland is, perhaps, the nearest approach to it. Those who enjoy the cold, crisp, dry air of mountainous regions would find Matlock exactly to their liking. The whole district is essentially one for the rambler, and, like Buxton, it pos- sesses mineral waters of great hygienic To try to the numer- ous places of interest, historic and other- wise, which lie within an easy walk or short drive of Matlock, would take more space than is here at our disposal; suffice it to say that such famous places as Haddon Hall, Chats worth, Wingfield Manor, and Hard- wick Hall are within value. recount the scope of a dav’s outing General speak- ing, the Coast is the least attractive * portion of our island at this season of the year. he very fact of its aspect is alone sufficient to scare many people away. But how few are aware of the anomaly which exists in rggard to the position of Clacton, which, althbugh on the East Coast, faces due south. During the summer months Clacton is probably one ot the most popular watering-places around the coast. Of late years it has likewise steadily grown famous asa winter resort. Some twenty As a winter resort Ventnor characteristics of the town. THE KING. years ago two well-known physicians dis covered independently the great benefits their patients derived during the winter months, especially those with chest affections. Its southerly aspect, which we might is unique in this ca gives it a remz bly mild winter climate, with, for the East Coast, an exceptional amount of sunshine and an equable temperature. Unlike the great VENTNOR, FROM STEEPHILL COVE. has a reputation extending over many years. Warmth The whole ot the Isle of Wight is readily accessible trom London by the rapid winter service of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway majorily of East Coast watering-places, there are amusements practically all the year round. The Clacton Recreation and Development Association make it their business to see to this. No doubt, in course of time, Clacton will become almost as universal a favourite as Brighton. Certainly its accessibility from town—the ‘Great Eastern run you down in and AND HIS ninety minutes from Liverpool Street — is a strong point in its favour. Those who visit Clacton at this time of the year can rest assured that they will not be troubled with the “tripper’ element, with which the town is commonly identified. Like the swallow, he departs with the summer. Returning to the South Coast, which, after all, is most patronised in winter, the London and Brighton Com- pany offer special inducements to those whose choice falls on the Isle of Wight. Of late years we have heard many com- plaints from the hotel-keepers in the island of the serious falling off in the numbers of winter =| visitors. _ Consider- 1 ing its unique posi- “4 tion among the winterstations of this country, itis difficult to understand what can be the reason for this, except that per- haps the islanders have not shown suf- ficient “go” and enterprise to keep pace with the times. No doubt the Corn- ish Riviera, whose climatic and other advaatages have so recently been “boomed,” is in a sense responsible ; yet the Isle of Wight. with its double ser- vice of trains, not to mention natural advantages, certainly ought to hold its own. The Great Western Railway Company, as will be seen from a perusal of the new and enlarged edition of ‘The Cornish Riviera,” just out, offer special inducements to those visiting, say, Penzance, St. Ives, Falmouth, or Fowey. sunshine are the chiel A general view o! Matlock Bath, which lies in the valley of the Derwent. PEAK DISTRICT, IN THE Like Buxton, the town is celebrated {or its mineral springs and picturesque surroundings. The winter climate, which is dry and bracing, has been compared to that of some of the Swiss mountain resorts. 252

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NAVY AND ARMY. Diainond Brooches And Pendants Nancocks Corner of Bruton 5! New Bond-S'London W. South Eastern and Chatham Railway. CHRISTMAS --™: RIVIERA by Turbine Steamer Service, leaving London on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, via FOLKESTONE ano BOULOGNE. CHEAP RETURN FARES) Second Class, First Class, FROM LONDON TO ANY , FRENCH RIVIERA STATION. |\£9 120 £6120 ‘The Train will leave CHARING CROSS at 2.15 p.m. on DECEMBER 22nd, arriving at the various French Riviera Resorts on December 23d. The Through Train from Boulogne to CANNES, NICE, MONTE CARLO, MENTONE, etc., will be composed exclusively of First and Second Class Lavatory Corridor Carriages and a Restaurant Car. Passengers can return on any day up to January joth. Full particulars forwarded on application to London Bridge Station, S.E. VINCENT W. HILL, General Manager. The British Medical Journal says: “Benger’s Food has by its excellence established a reputation of its own.” Food for Infants, Invalids, and the Aged Delicious, Nutritive, Digestible. BENGER'S FOOD with milk forms a dainty, delicious, and most easily digested cream. Infants thrive on it, and delicate or aged persons enjoy it. Benger’s Food is sold by Chemists, &c., everywhere. WINTER RESORTS +ON-O pf Veg Vv < O'FELIXSTOWE 7 SOUTHERN ASPECT RECORD SUNSHINE MILD TEMPERATURE Week-End, Fortnightly, and Tourist Tickets Combined Railway and Hotel Week-End Tickets Residential Season Tickets Convenient Service of Trains MIDNIGHT SUPPER TRAIN TO CLACTON EVERY SATURCAY Pamphlet containing Full Particulars will be sent Gratis upon application to the Superintendent of the Line, Liverpool Street Station, E.C. SILVERSMITHS AND JEWELLERS BY APPOINTMENT Bs us TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. THE GUILD OF HANDICRAFT, LIMITED. \Wood- carving. Furnishing. Silver Perforated Fruit Dishes, from £2 15 O CUSTOMERS’ OWN DESIGNS 16a, BROOK ST., W., 253 67a, NEW BOND ST., W.. Write For CaTALocuE 8. Enamels. Metal Work. Silver and Enamel Buckle, set Copper and Tourmalines, £5 00 CARRIED OUT. and CHIPPING CAMPDEN, GLOS.

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Dec, 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES. HANDING OVER THE COLOURS. This picture represents a ceremony, which took place last week, and which is usually performed at the commencement of Reviews and other important parades The Drum-Major has taken down the Colours trom their resting- els i carry them, As <

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NAVY AND ARMY. KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM (PACKET) COMPANY i | i | (Royal Charter dated 1839) Regular Sailings Weekly to . BRAZIL and RIVER PLATE, What the Brighton Railway will do for 10 GUINEAS and Sixpence. Provide you with a Circular Ticket to travel First Class (Second Class Tickets at £7 13s. ad.) from Victoria, or any of their Stations, to the Also Fortnightly to WEST INDIES and NEW YORK, RIVIERA Luxurious Voyages. and BACK, where 60 days of Blue Sky and Sunshine by the Mediterranean may be spent, and an opportunity given to visit Marseilles, Cannes, Nice, Beaulieu, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Mentone, Bordighera, San Remo, Genoa, Etc. How you get to the Riviera: ‘Travel by the Brighton Company’s Express Trains from Victoria at 10.0 a.m. or 9.10 p.m., connecting with Fast Steamers running between NEWHAVEN & DIEPPE. Through Carriages between Dieppe and Paris-Lyon (P.L.M. Ry.). Tours from £1 per diem. See special Guide Books, published by the Company. ‘Travelling by the 10.0 a.m. service, passengers can proceed direct from Dieppe 18 ul to Paris-Lyon, in through corridor carriages, in time to connect with the Night Expresses to the South, avoiding the drive across Paris; or,. if preferred, the MOORGATE ST., E.c. Where to obtain further information: 99 ’ journey may be broken in Paris, and advantage may be taken of the COCKSPUR ST., g.W. Cote d'Azur Rapide, leaving Paris-Lyon at 9 a.m., and reaching Nice at 10.50 p.m., all-night travelling being thus avoided. Write to the CONTINENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGER, Brighton Railway, London Bridge. HE WILL SEND ALL PARTICULARS. “ REFLECTIONS By magnificently-appointed steamers. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. * HAKBADOS > A SEVERE WINTER e is confidently predicted. | NONE NEED FEAR The Beautiful and Balmy IT CORNISH RIVIERA gives you at a minimum of cost a maximum of the advantages to be found ABROAD, together with all those home comforts so sorely missed in FOREIGN CLIMES. Write to Superintendent of the Line, Paddington Station, London, enclosing 3d. in Stamps, for the SECOND AND ENLARGED EDITION of the world-famed travel book, THE CORNISH RIVIERA, to be published at once. Lord Rosebery at Falmouth on Nov. 23rd, 1905. “T cannot believe it will be long before people will discover the delightful climate of this place, where palm trees and | camellias are at this present moment in the open air— | camellias budding and palm trees growing. I do not think it will be long before people dis- cuss the climate of this English Riviera. Falmouth! preserve your beauty because you will need it in the days to come for the visitors who will throng Se to you.” - | Extract trom speech made by N.B.-—Orders booked in accordance with priority of application. 255 Extract from speech made by Lord Rosebery at Falmouth on Noy. 23rd, 1905. “I cannot believe it will be long before people will discover the” delightful ‘climate of this place, where palm trees and camellias are at this present moment in the open air— camellias budding and palm trees growing. I do not thinkit will be long before people dis- cuss the climate of this English Riviera. Falmouth! preserve your beauty because you will need it in the days to come for the visitors who will throng to you."

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Dec, 2nd 1905, HE racing sez the Clyde. A month or so ago few would have hazarded an opinion that such a drastic rearrangement of the season's programme would have resulted from son of 1906 will open on the meeting of club representatives which was held last month, The unexpected has, how- ever, happened. ‘The remarkable point of the rearrangement is, that until a comparatively few days before the meeting, there were no suggestions emanating from any owners of a list of fixtures arranged in the manner which will now be adopted. On one or two occasions, when an unfortunate clashing of regattas has been productive of comment and discussion in clubs and amongst yachtsmen generally, I have advocated in these columns a remodelling of the season on lines similar to those now adopted, although I frankly confess that its adoption appeared remote. A proposal, however, coming before a meeting from such an en- thusiastic owner as Mr. W. P. Burton was sure to receive its due considera- tion; and although the representatives of the Clyde were not prepared to pledge their respec- tive clubs to it at the conference, the said clubs — have fallen in with the scheme, on the understanding that the arrangement for next year be re- garded as experi- mental, and not necessarily binding for succeeding years. Any objections amongst Clyde yachtsmen to Mr. Burton's — proposal would probably have been iound to be prompted more by motives of senti- ment than by any fear that the fixtures would suffer. No club, perhaps, would elect to have the big event of the vear at the beginning of the season. Apart from that one consideration, there is every reason to believe that the “Clyde Fortnight " will benefit by the change, and that the racing will assume pro- portions not attained for some years past. Owners will not now be able to complain of the time lost in the middle of the season by making the passage to the North and back. In addition, it will be possible for some of the German yachts to open their season on the Clyde across to their own regattas on the Baltic. This in itself is a big consideration, for it has to be borne in mind that many of the finest vessels in Europe at the present time fly the German ensign, although manned by English crews; and as some lay up in this country for the winter, it before going On the wind —a small class race. THE KING. would merely be a matter of fitting out a week or so earlier in the spring for the Northern regattas. There can be no doubt that the Baltic regattas have been largely responsible for the upsetting of our season. Few in this country would have predicted, say, ten years aters would, within such a short period, have assumed the proportions to which it has attained. The position which the sport occupies in Germany is admittedly due largely to the support given to it by English yachtsmen. The Kiel Week has, however, always been near enough to the Clyde Fortnight to affect the latter. There was, fora time, a disposition on the part of afew to suggest that the Kiel fixture, as the ago, that yachting in German w AT A REGATTA IN BRIDLINGTON BAY. locally in different ports. junior institution, was the one whose date should have been altered. It has to be remembered that the season on the Baltic, for big class racing, is a short one, and the Kiel Week now occupies a recognised place in the German social calendar similar to Cowes Week in this country; so that it is very unlikely that any drastic alteration would be made in the date, Under these circumstances German vachtsmen will appreciate the action of the Clyde in thus giving way in the matter, and may be disposed to make an effort to visit more of our regattas than hitherto. In the interests of the sport it was altogether inex- pedient that the state of affairs that existed this year should be perpetuated; I refer to the Clyde Fortnight being made to rank as an opposition fixture to that on the Baltic. Whatever our personal views in regard to 256 It is some years since the yachts composing the first-class racing fleets have been seen on the East Coast further North than Harwich; but excellent sport is provided by the craft owned AND HIS Under the Burgee. fostering a sport in a foreign country may be, there the fact that Englishmen have repeatedly done so in other sports; while in regard to yachting especially, we have to admit that, but for the growth of the sport in Germany, some of our cleverest skippers and smartest crews ‘would have had but little opportunity of “ keep- ing their hands in” at the game of yacht- racing. With the season now virtually settled, the next point to claim the attention of yachtsmen is the lines upon which the actual racing will develop in the coming vear. So far as pure racers are concerned, there is no prospect of seeing any other class than that of the 52-tooters; the term for which the existing rating rule was adopted draw- ing near conclusion, would naturally act as a deterrent in that direction. There is, however. a possibility that racing amongst the bigger vessels may be conducted under conditions that apply to actual class racing; that is, that yachts over a certain rating would receive or give time allowance purely in accord- ance with their respective measure- ments. This would dispense with the much-vexed question of handicapping, which in yacht- racing can never be satisfactory, particu- larly amongst varying rig or amongst which there is any great disparity in dimensions. With the best of the cruising vessels that were out during the past season, and a few craft that have not hoisted racing colours for a year or two, there would be the nucleus of a good class, and if clubs would make a special point of offering prizes for the bigger craft on these conditions, owners might be induced to build for such a class. Apropos of the development of yachting in Germany, a challenge has been forwarded by the Kaiserlicher Yacht Club to the Yacht Club de France for the International Trophy, which was won by the French club last season during the Mediterranean regattas. German- owned yachts have on former occasions sailed at French regattas, but this is the first occasion upon which intimation has been formally sent of the intention to compete for a particular International trophy. Yachts will probably be specially built for the contest on both sides, and Trouville is named as the probable venue of the races. CORINTHIAN, vessels of

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NAVYTAND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. NEW ZEALAND. THE GRAND HOTEL, ROTORUA, (fi Nor lacs psticr, PATRONISED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. THE HOTEL is in the immediate neighbourhood of the beautifully laid- out Government Gardens, wherein are situated the celebrated ‘‘ Priest," “ Rachael Postmaster," ‘‘ Duchess," and other mineral baths, the curative properties of which are world famous. It has magnificent and lofty apartments. alcoves, and luxuriously - appointed drawing, music, conversation, reading, smoking, and billiard rooms, perfect sani ion, and is lighted throughout by electricity. BATH CHAIRS and attendance pro- vided to convey invalids to or from the various bath houses. Tariff 12/6 per day inclusive. spacious promenade, balconies, snnx W. J. LEES, Manager. Hot Springs and Sanatorium Hotel. ONE OF THE FINEST HEALTH RESORTS IN THE THERMAL DISTRICT. OKOROIRE. THE FIRST PLACE OF INTEREST EN ROUTE TO ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND. Delightful NATURAL HOT MINERAL BATHS, free to Guests. Sufferers from Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Affection of the Eyes, Skin Diseases, etc., are often permanently cured by these waters. CLIMATE.—Beautifully clear and bracing atmosphere, charming surroundings. SPORT.—The Streams in the Hotel Grounds are exceedingly well-stocked with Trout. Plenty of Game, viz. : Pheasants, Virginian Quail, Wild Duck, Hares, and Deer. LAWN TENNIS, GOLF, and CROQUET. The Drive from Okoroire to Rotorua is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL IN NEW ZEALAND. T. MARTIN, Manager. The Geyser Hotel, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. SITUATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE WONDERFUL GEYSERS AND MAORI SETTLEMENT. VISITORS staying at the GEYSER HOTEL have continued opportunity of witnessing them as they can be seen plainly from the Verandah of the Hotel, also of studying native life and customs. THE HOTEL possesses its own private hot and cold curative mineral Baths, of which the most valued are the ‘‘ Spout,"' ‘‘ Oil,"’ and ‘‘ Carlsbad "' Baths. It has lately been greatly enlarged and re-furnished in a most comfortable manner. Electric light is established throughout the Hotel and Baths. Coaches run regularly between Whakarewarewa, the Rotorua Sanatorium, and Government Gardens. TARIFF 10/- PER DAY OR £3 PER WEEK, INCLUSIVE. FOR A LENGTHENED STAY TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. CHARLES E. NELSON, Proprietor. Gem Jewellery At Manufacturers' Cash Prices. By Aprpontent To T.R.H. Tur POINTMENT TO PRINCE AND Princess or WALES THEM TE Rnd. THE COLOSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY, Ltd., 112, RECENT STREET, W. - THE Coldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, xea.. |have the finest stock in the world of DIAMOND BRACELETS, DIAMOND BROOCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, DIAMOND TIARAS, DIAMOND NECKLACES, etc., etc, Fine Diamond Crossover, set in Platinum, £77 10s. Fine Diamond and Sapphire ‘Yortuise, and Liamond Hare Safety Pin Brooch, with Gold and Pearl Chain. £15 10s. in new and original designs. Each article is mounted by || the Company from their care- fully selected stock of loose gems and is guaranteed to be absolutely perfect. All goods marked in plain figures, a fixed moderate cash price eee eens, Illustrated Catalogue Post Free. It will be to the advantage of purchasers of jewellery to Fine Diamund, merald aud Pear! | inspect the Company's stock Pendant Necklet. £14 10s. before deciding elsewhere, and buy at the y ay Selections ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS’ rorearces CASH PRICES ~ Approval. inst-ad of from houses giving long credit, a system entailing high prices and bad debts, for twarded Nine Gold oe which cash buyers have to Ringe agaals Grand Very Hine Diamond Fancy | COmMpensate A very fine Diamond Flexible Pendant Fine Diamond Dragon Fly. with very fine Prix Paris Marquise Ring, with Ruby Necklace on Platinum Chain Back. £145. Opal Wings. £33. Points. £65. | Inspection Invited THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY, (With which is incorporated THE GOLDSMITHS' ALLIANCE (A. B. Savory & Sons, Ltd.), late of Cornhill), Ltd., ‘Telephone: 12 & 110, REGENT STREET, LONDON, wW. + Argennots London.”

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Dec. 2nd, 1995, THE KING. AND HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT BOOKS. NCE upon a time,” no doubt, there were no gift books for Yuletide. That was an age when paper and printing and the weekly Press were not, at all events in their present form. So, there being no illustrated books and no illustrated papers to recommend them, all was dreary and dull for the children. Then a fairy waved her wand, quite in the usual and pantomimic style, the flood-gates became open, and the schoolrooms and nurseries were provided with budgets of concentrated delight. If the world went very well then, it ought to go a good deal better now, when not a firm of publishers of repute permits the season to pass without contributions to the Christmas stores, for the un- failing supply of which the services of the most ex- perienced and capable authors and artists are requisitioned. We shall find, to be sure, the old, old tales, but in how vastly different a costume! And we shall find, too, newer tales with still newer and more attractive illustrations, until variety knows no end. Dad Among the many volumes published by Messrs. Blackie and Sons there is a book that boys of all ages will seek for, “The Nelson Navy Book,” by J. Cuthbert Haddon, is a record of the British Navy from the earliest time to the present day. It would have been pardonable, if possible, in this centenary year, to give the story of Nelson undue prominence; but here it fills its proper place in an adequate relation of how the Naval supremacy of England came to be attained. Mr. J. Cuth- bert Haddon’s book is_ illus- trated with an excellent series of colonred and black-and- white pictures. It was a splendid idea of Messrs. Blackie to include amongst their Christmas output several of the famous works of that veteran story-writer, the late G. A. Henty. “In Freedom's Cause,” “The Lion of the North,” and “The Young Carthaginian" will delight the rising generation as much as they did their elder brothers. Captain F. S. Brereton tells in spirited style of the siege of Malta in “ A Knight of St. John.” The story deals with the adventures of a young knight, named Martin Myburg, during our wars with France in the sixteenth century. Of course there is, as is always the case in Captain Brereton'’s books, a strong spice of romance mningled with historic fact and picturesque description. Another volume by the same author is “A Soldier of Japan,” dealing with the incidents of the Russo-Japanese War. The hero, Valentine Grahain, and his father are in their junk opposite Port Arthur on February 8, 1904, and are shelled by the Russians. They are, however, rescued by the Japs, and join the Mikado’s forces, Valentine takes part in a second dash for Port Arthur ; he is taken prisoner, but contrives to escape, and joins a band of Hunhuse brigands. Later they fall in with Kuroki’s army, and take part in the battle of the Yalu. Numerous adven- tures befal the hero, who becomes known throughout Japan for his courage and intre- pidity. It is a rattling good story. Mr. H. Strang gives us a story of enthralling interest in “The Adventures of Harry Rochester,” which, if it is not equal to his “Tom n Burnaby,” is at least as full of adventure and make it Harry Rochester -, good sound information as _ will feacceptable to most boys. BATTLE (“The Nelson Navy Boo'."’ NELSON AT THE OF Blackie and Sons). lives in the days of Marlborough and Prince Eugene, with whom he makes acquaintance quite in the Hentian vein. He is the son of a Wiltshire clergyman, and seeks his fortune in London, where he is kidnapped and sent on board a barque bound for the West Indian plantations. He escapes, is picked up by a Dutch merchant, a contractor for supplies to the English and Dutch forces in the Low Countries, enters the service of his saviour, and performs a daring exploit while conveying pro- visions to the Army, for which he is rewarded with a commission in the Dutch service. He participates in the battle of Blenheim, and after a number of romantic experiences, 258 COPENHAGEN. including some love passages with a capti- vating French girl, everything turns out as we could wish, and the story ends happily. Like Captain Brereton, Mr. Strang provides us with a story about the Russo-Japanese War. This is not a sequel to “Kobo,” for “ Brown of Moukden” takes us to the other side of the struggle, and we find ourselves amongst the Russians, of whose bravery, endurance, and heroism there is a just appreciation. Natu- rally, there are thrilling adventures galore. An excellent story of life in North - Western Canada is “A Daughter of the Ranges,” by Miss Bessie Marchant. It is well worth reading, for it gives a realistic picture of the trials and life of settlers in Canada. Among the maay other publications, before we turn to the books for the little ones, we may mention “The Old Moat Farm,” a tale of the days of Queen Elizabeth, by Elizabeth F. Pollard. An excellent story pleasantly written, making delightful reading. The new editions of well-known books include Dr, Gordon-Stables’ “Westward with Columbus,” a stirring story, which will appeal to the youthful imagina- tion; “Afloat at Last.” by Mr. Jobn C. Hutcheson, a sea story abounding in fights and adven- tures; “A Stout English Bowman,” a story of chivalry in the days of Henry IIL, by Edgar Pickering; “ The Heiress of Courtleroy,” by Anne Beal; and “Dick o’ the Fens,” by G. Manville Fenn. Messrs. Blackie’s “ Children’s Annual” is quite one of the best of its kind. It is full of stories, rhymes, and pictures, by able people like Jeannie Chappell, Clifton Bingham, H. B. Neilson, John Hassall, and Charles Robinson. Among the many delightful picture books are “Tales and Talks about Animals,” excellent for little folk, full of good animal stories, with a lesson of kindness in each. Mrs. Haskell, in “ The Little Ones’ Book of Bible Stories,’’ retells the old tales in a simple and delightful manner. This would be an excellent book to give children on a Sunday afternoon. ‘“ Droll Doings,” by Harry: B. Neilson, with verses by the “ Cockiolly Bird,” will charm the little ones, as will “ A Hunting Alphabet,” by Kate Westrup, illustrated throughout with horses and dogs. Jobn Hassall’s pictorial illustrations to “All the Best Nursery Stories and Rhymes” are calcu- lated to give the grown-ups as much amuse- ment as the smaller friends to whom they will want to present this entrancing volume. Se From Messrs. Chambers we have received some splendid books. “Foxy Grandpa Up-to- date,” by “ Bunny,” will be welcomed with joy, for grandpa and the boys are as amusing as ever; and another old acquaintance is that Digitized by G OOS le

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE BOOKSHOP. Tm, The Shopman Talks about Christmas Presents. Yes, the question of the Christmas Present is a source of worry to a lot of people. They don't know what to buy. If they would only decide to give books as their Yule-tide Gifts their worry would end. Look what a splendid selection there is to choose from at this season of the year! All sorts and condiuons of book-readers are catered for by the pub ishers. Here is a work for nature lovers, Pictures from Nature. 1: is a portfolio of fifteen beautiful photogravures from photographs t of Birds and Beasts at home by those famous naturalists RICHARD aad CHERRY KEARTON, price tos. 6d net. Here are two beautiful art books which make handsome presents, Henrietta Rae, by ARTHUR FISH, and Sir Lawrence Aima-Tadema, O.M., R.A., by PERCY CROSS » STANDING. Both contain charming reproductions in co‘our of the principal pictures by these artists, as well as numerous plates in black and white, and are published at 5s. net each. Pocket Editions of famous authors should be acceptable gift-books. Dainty volumes of this kind just published are The Little Minister, by J. M. BARRIE; The Iron Pirate, and Kronstadt, both by MAX FEMBERTON ; and Dante’s Inferno, which contains no less than 76 illustrations by GUSTAVE DORE. These four volumes can bz had in limp cloth 2s. net each, or in leather 3s. net each. A really artistic volume is The Nationai Gaiiery of British Art, 12s. and 15s. It contains no les; than 24 beautiful ltembrandt photogravures of pictures in the Tate Gallery and numerous other illustrations. tn The young people are well provided for, and the publishers rival one ancther as to who shall produce the best, cheapest, and most suitable volumes for | Christmas Presents for them. What more delightful book for a boy is there than this huge volume of Ghums? It is simply cramined from cover to cover with features of absorbing interest to boys. School tales, stories of aventure on land and sea, over 1,000 pictures, 12 coloured plates, 832 pages —for 8s. Here’sa beautiful new edition of a bouk now world-famous— King Solomon’s Nines, by RIDER HAGGARD No fewer than 32 special drawings have been done for this gift book edition, which is published at 6s. For young peop! : interested in natural history, there is Casseli’s Naturai History for Young Peopie, by A. E. BONSER, which contains too full-page original illustrations, “s_ For children there is —The Little Folks Sunday Book, in which Bible stories are dealt with in a simple and reverent manner, with 24 coloured plites, 5s.; The Littie Folks Book of Heroes, which tells of her. ic deeds on land and sea, 3s. €d ; and The Littie Folks Fairy Book, containing a number of new and original fairy tales, with numerous illustrations. 3s. Gd. ; ard undoubtedly Little Folks Christmas Volume which is issued, as usual, at 33. 41. and 5s. Otver volumes are Archibald’s Amazing Adventure, writtcn by S.H. HAMER, and illustrated ia an amusing manner by HARRY KOUNTREE, ts. 6d.; and Bo-Peep Yearly Volume, zs. 6d. and 3s. 6d. Full particulars of these and other volumes will be found in the Fine Art Catalogue just issued, and which will be sent post free by CASSELL & COMPANY, Ltd., La Belle Sauvage, London, E.C. NELSONS| RUSKIN Edited, with Additions from toe Original Manuscripts, Messrs. Nelson's Gift Books are the work of the Best Writers of the day. They are beautifu'ly produced anu are illustrated by the Leading Artists. In nearly all their New Books the pictures are in Colours, which add to their attractiveness at no increase in cost. /HE BRITISH MONTHLY says: ‘ Probably no firm has established a sounder reputation for the excellence of their literature for the young than Messrs. Nelson"; and THE LITERARY WORLD adds: “Messrs. Nelson maintain their well-won reputation for boys’ and girls’ stories." By Sir W. LAIRD CLOWES and ALAN H. BURGOYNE. G/e cee a (Cle TRAFALGAR REFOUGHT. A splendid book for lads, who will find in it a fund of thrilling excitement, whilst gaining much information about the Navy. At 5'- SMOULDERING FIRES. Everyn Everett-Green’s New Volume. Six Coloured Illustrations by E. SHEPARD. THE GHOST OF EXLEA PRIORY. New Story by E. L. HaverFIFLD. Six Coloured Illustrations by Miss N. TENISON. A KING’S COMRADE. A new and captivating Historical Romance by C. W. WHISTLER. Six Coloured Illustrations by A. F. SKINNER. THE _ HEIRESS OF AYLEWOOD. By Geratpine Mocker. Six Coloured Illustrations by Miss N. TENISON. At 3/6. SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS. By Euiza F. Potrarv. Four Coloured Illustrations. IN NORTHERN SEAS. By Evecyn Everett-Greex. New His- torical Tale. Four Coloured IIustrations. A NATURALIST’S HOLIDAY. Mlastrated. At 2/6. RED DICKON THE OUTLAW. By Tom Bevan. Illustrations by WALTER GRIEVE. FAMOUS SISTERS OF GREAT MEN. By M. Kirtew. Henrietta Renan. !orothy Wordsworth, Mary Lamb, and Fanny Mendelssohn. *.* Complete List fost free on application. By Epwarp Step. Profusely Two Coloured T. NELSON & SONS, 35 and 56, Paternoster Row, London, E C.; Edinburgh, Dublin, and New York. By E. T. COOK and ALEXANDER WEDDERBURN. THIS, THE ONLY COMPLETE EDITION, Consists of about 80 different Works in 37 Volumes, illustrated with 1300 PLATES and WOODCUTS in addition to over 100 other DRAWINGS by Mr, RUSKIN NOT HITHERTO REPRODUCED. Issued ia chronological order at intervals of about one volume fer month, LIMITED ISSUE, _— Sold or:ly in Sets. 20 VOLUMES NOW READY, 265s. EAOGH NET. Large Medium 8vo (94 by 64) ; Holliston Cloth, uncut edges. Each Volume is prefaced with a Biographical Account of the several Works, containing Sel: ctions from the AUTHOR’S DIARIES & CORRESPONDENCE. VOLUME XX. JUST OUT. LECTURES ON ART and ARATRA PENTELICI. 1870. With other Papers on Greek Art. 464 pages, with 30 Plates and 2 Fac-stmiles. METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR THE EDITION. Nv. 1.—£42 with Order, for the Whole Set, whatever the number of volumes (not less than 36). No. 2.—£15 With Order, and two farther anneal payments of £15 each, and the balance (if any) to make up cost at 25s. per Volame in the fourth year. No. 3—Payment with Oraer of £25 for Twenty Volumes, and 25s. as each succeeding Volume is publ shed. No. 4.—Payment of 25s. per month for one Volame to be sent each month. London: GEORGE ALLEN, 156, Charing Cross Road, W.C. 259

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND AIS CHRISTMAS GIFT BOOKS. darling of all nurseries, “Buster Brown.” This year Mr. R. F. Outcault’s protegé makes his appearance in a book entitled “Buster Brown: His Dog Tige, and their Troubles.” Boy and dog, they are just the same as ever, full of fun and mis- chief, while, of course, the pictures are excellent. “Shoulder Arins,” by G. Manville Fenn, is told in this author's usual delightful and breezy style. The scenes are laid in India, where the hero and his friend are involved in a most exciting frontier war. They behave gallantly, and their adventures make i capital story. Another book that will delight boys is “Chums in the Far West,” by Mr. Everett M'Neil. This is a treasure story, and tells of adventures in the mountains and canyons of Western America. The writer evidently has a knowledge of the locality, and the book is well written. “ That Little Limb,” by May Baldwin, will charm the sinaller fry. st From Messrs. Cassell we have received the ever-popular volume of Chums. It contains, as usual, a number of serial sturies and short tales, interviews, jokes, etc., all of a thoroughly diversified character. The half-yearly volume of Cassell’s Saturday Journal is also full of good things; it is a budget of the best, which cannot fail to satisfy the most exigeant reader. Among the several excellent Christmas books issued by the same firm are two such old favourites as “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and “ Robinson Crusoe.” Nothing could be better or more desirable than the general turn-out of these volumes. The “Little Folks’ Fairy Book” and the “Little Folks’ Sunday Book,” both with charming coloured illus- trations, are quite up to the high standard of the establishment at La Belle Sauvage Yard. The first con- tains a number of entirely new and original fairy stories, while in the latter Bible stories are dealt with in a simple and reverent manner, and rendered suitable for reading aloud to very young children. Three books for juveniles are “ Archibald’s Amazing Adventures,” in which the birds and animals tell their own stories; “ River and Forest,” a story of frontier life; and “The Lost River,” a search for gold. Ss Messrs. Dean and Sons are, as usual, well to the fore with their ray books. We wish especially to mention a delighttul copy of the English Struwwelpeter in this series, which we feel sure is bound to become very popular. This vear Messrs. Dean have again produced something new in the shape of “The Knock-about Toy.” Animals or dolls are printed on linen in the same manner as the rag books are, and have only to be cut out and sewn together and stuffed. The child can thus make its own toys. These rag toys will afford pleasing occupation on many a winter afternoon. Ss From Messrs. Heinemann we have “ A Gay Dog, or a Story of a Foolish Year.” It is pictured by Cecil Aldin, whose dogs are always so delightful. ‘ Kingdoms Curious” is a book of short stories by Myra Hamilton, and is illustrated by Arthur Rackham, H. R. Millar, and others. Some of these stories have already appeared in magazines. se From Messrs. T. C. and E. C. Jack we have received some additions to the “ Told to the Children Series" edited by Louey Chisholm. “17's AN ILL WIND.” PaGE-koy: ‘I say, cook, here's a lark! Master says he's too ill to take this blermange, so I've got to eat it for him."* ( rom “ Chums.” Cassell and Co.) The little people who already know this delightful series will be eager to get these new volumes, and those who have not as yet been fortunate enough to have seen the earlier ones will undoubtedly enjoy these. We have Charles Kingsley's “The Heroes,” told to the children by Mary Macgregor, with pictures by Rose Le Quesne; “Stories from Shake- speare,” told by Jeanie Lang, with pictures by N. M. Price and others; “Stories from the Life of Christ,” selected by Janet Harvey Kelman, with pictures by F. D. Bedford; he gives us the “ Red Book of Romance.” It is a book of old stories, retold by Mrs. Lang in a most delightful fashion. The book is beautifully illustrated by Mr. H. Ford, thus adding greatly to its charm. Messrs. Long- mans, Green have also given us the adventures of “ Golliwog,” which for some years past have been the delight of nurseries. This year Miss Bertha Upton presents the “Golliwog Fox Hunt,” and the story is told with as much fun asever. The pictures, supplied by her sister, are, moreover, inore characteristically comic, if that be possible, and would ensure the popularity of any book. st For boys and girls who like tales founded on long-past history there is no more delightful book than Mr. Charles W. Whistler's “A King’s Comrade.” The story deals with the tragic end of King Ethelbert, and is well and interestingly told by the hero, a Saxon Thane, and a friend of the ill-fated King. ‘“ Red Dickon,” by Mr. Tom Bevan, is a tale of out- laws, and boys who like this sort of book will revel in it. Red Dickon, after seeing his father unjustly hung, joins the outlaws, where he makes the acquaintance of the heroine, with whcse adventures his own become linked. After many mishaps the story ends happily with their union, Among the tnany other attrac- tive gift books published by this firm, “ The Heiress of Aylewood,” by Geraldine Mockler, requires notice, as it is a very good girl’s story, well and brightly told. It is attractively illustrated in colours. ‘ Famous Sisters of Great Men,” by Marianne Kirlew, is a series of biographical sketches of notable women whose lives have been bound up with their brothers’ careers. There is scarcely one among these sketches of which ML “1 KNCW WHERE I CAN FIND THE LOVELIEST ROSE IN THI: WORLD.” (From ‘ Hans Andersen's Tales.'’ George Allen.) Daniel Defoe's “ Robinson Crusoe,” told by John Lang, with pictures by W. B. Robinson; and * Nursery Rhymes,” selected by Loucy Chisholm, with pictures by S. R. Praeger and Jack Orr. All of these little volumes are written in such a manner as to make them most eujoyable to children. st For many years Mr. Andrew Lang has charmed us with his fairy books. This year 260 wecan say that it is not most inter- esting. Miss Eliza F. Pollard’s “Soldiers of the Cross” is also a good story, calculated to please children of a serious turn of mind. se Hans Andersen is always a favourite with the children, and so charming an edition of his fairy tales as that published by Mr. George Allen is sure to be welcome. The illustrations are most tastefully executed and reproduced, and the book is admirably adapted for a gift book. From one of Andersen's tales,“ The Little Mermaid,” a play has been made, which is easy for children to act, and this is also published, with pretty little vignette illustrations, by Mr. George Allen. KH Several volumes sure to please the youthful reader come from the Religious Tract Society. “ The Adventures of Val Daintry,” in the Greweco-Turkish War, by V. L. Going, is a tale full of excitement and adventures. It is well illustrated. Another good yarn is Mr. Tom Bevan's “A Trooper of the Finns,” a tale of the Thirty Years’ War. Wehave read nothing better of its kind. “On the Indian Trail,” by Egerton R. Young, is the title of the first of a series of stories of missionary work among the Cree and Saulteaux Indians. These stories are of an instructive nature. Two other books received from this firm must have special

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. The 1905 Winter Amusement. 2ccvsocecy “sounn, Fancy Embossed Cloth, a:sorted tints 2/-, 64pp- Half Calf, white paper is is 8/6, oSpp., gilt edges Padded Paste Grain, white paper... 3/6, 6ypp., gilt edges. Half Morocco, white paper 8/6, 96pp.. ” Leather Imitation rig Skin, white paper Si) 96pP.. | Real Pig Skin, white paper se 10/6, 96pp., ” Ditto, padded... sls 96pP. Real Morocco, white paper vee 10/68, 96pp., " THE PIG BOOK. “ALL IS NOT PORK THAT'S PAWKY.” POURQUOI? Every pig has its day (even as a dog), and as there are r dog books, why not a Pig Book? We hasten to explain that a Pig Book is a book having reference to pigs. We give it this title because it sounds more polite than © Pigs [have met.” As most people draw just as well with their eyes closed as open, the inflexible rule of the Pig Book is that the artist shall close his or her eyes, draw a pig on one of the pages, and lift the pencil before putting in (or out, as the case may be) the eye of the pig. The artist then signs in order to fix the responsibility. Some people can draw a pi, and most people think they can.— A. PIGGE. BLINDFOLD Pics from "WESTMINSTER » M'CHamBerLain oRAws THE Whove Hoc’ aut M* Bavrour’ 3 CONTENT with « Littie Pic. Reproduced from a drawing in one of Dean's Pig Books, by Reduced from a cartoon in the "\ Westminster Gazette " on the day following Se a ene ir one ct Dean SF ie Pooks: aa eley, a Mr. J. Chamberlain's ‘‘ Whole Hog" speech at Birmingham Each Page contains humorous vignette borders by Bert Story, and is embellished with appropriate Literary Quotations from Homer to “Gorgon Graham.” London: DEAN & SON, LIMITED. 160a, FLEET STREET, E.c. G AY & BIRD'S GIFT BOOKS TUCK’S LATEST XMAS PARTY MASKS. Assorted Dozen, 2/6. ry Sample Set of Six 1/6. Please procure early. Carefully packed Tour Fanon comaeea, ron || RAPHAEL TUCK’S LOVELY XMAS CARDS. JIU-JITSU. Casket La Grande. 20 Superb Products, including ART CELLULOIDS. By Captain SKINNER. Really Handsome. 2/4 Post Free. larly application advised. Poses by B, H. Kuwasniwa, 100 Photographie Illustrations. 40 for 1/ 20 for 6d. This book is used by the U.S. Naval and Including Tuck's Cluster de L Luxe Including Tuck's Military Colleges and the New York Police Folding Designs. — —— — Folding Designs. 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Scotsman.— The book merits, as it will receive, earnest attention."’ KITTY AND THE VISCOUNT. éz. post tree. By MULVY OUSELEY. —_———————————————— Stanpakp —"'A delightfully fresh and unconventional novel . . . It is full of talent.” ELEGANT AND ARTISTIC JEWELLERY. Giascow Heratp.— An attractive story, which the reader will peruse with eager interest from begin to end." Lavius" FiELo—"' We recommend this book to all who like an enthralling, spirited story, told You are asked to view a fine collec- with unflagging spirits and the buoyancy of yout! tion of Specimen ‘By STANt oF Woon. BIG BOX OF TEN TOYS FOR A SHILLING. ened La Charming Glove Box with 20 Tuck's Xmas Cards, 14 stamps. tt Sweetly pretty Kerchief Box, 8 Stamps. Bey” 20 for 6d., Comic Xmas Postcards and Humorous Xmas Cards TOM SMITH’S CRACKERS. 3 Boxes 1/9. Single liox, 9d. any healthy boy inte LIN A delightful character T.B.L., Kina’s Premises, Savoy CoRNEr, STRAND, LONDO,. Crown 8vo, Six coloured Illustrations, Size 74in. by sin., profusely illustrated, cloth Fancy Stones. attractive cover, 58., post free. xilt, 5s. post free, A TERRIBLE TOMBOY.| RHYM By ANGELA BRAZIL. AND JINGLES. . ‘ “ By MARY MAPES DODGE. Newcastie Cxronictr.— "Above the Pate Editor of “St. Nicholas.”” average prize-book, and the coloured illustta-} Cyuncu Timrs.—"'It may well be ranked tions are veritable pictures."" among childr-n's classics." | Grose.—"' Quite a refreshing change . . - British Wrexkv’ * Not only full of charm- sure to make friends with the children.” ing verses, but has picturesque drawings.” Size 10 by 7hin., handsomely bound, Second Edition. Size 8} by 6in., attractively ” Bs. post free. bound, 5s. post free. A TRIP TO WHO'S WHO SANTA CLAUS LAND. AT THE ZOO. By VIVIAN PHILLIPPS. Being Character Sketches of the y a Animals in the Zoological Gardens. tv L. BEATRICE THOMPSON With 20 Half-tone Plates an. 115 Text Illus- With 12 Full-page Mlustrations, Title-page and Cover desi By PATTEN WEESON. trations, drawn from life by the Author. Scorsman.—'" A delightfully interesting fairy | ,,VNIN- | PUST. "A profusely and Deautifully HARRISONS Ll td tale . . . the pictures bear out the tale LEEDS MERCURY 0 wor asin wift could 5 a admirably.” he found for children whe London: GAY & BIRD, 22, Bedford Street, Strand. 37: OLD BOND STREET, W.

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Dec. 2nd. 1995. THE KING. CHRISTMAS GIFT mention. Mr. Pike's “Home Life in Bird Land" is illustrated with over eighty original photographs taken direct from wild Nature— the result of the inyenuity, skill, and patience of the author. The coloured plates of birds and birds’ eggs are really beautiful specimens of artistic work. Similarly Mr. Richard Kerr writes on “ Nature as Illustrated by the Micro- scope and Camera.” A_ glimpse of the ingenious and wonderful secrets that lie hidden under an unattractive appearance, or are so minute as to be beyond the power of ordinary sight, is here given. To boys and girls of a scientific turn of mind these volumes may be confidently recommended. Ss Books for boys, girls, and children and sizes come from Messrs. W. Partridge this year. “Sidney Lisle” is an attractive tale by Miss Dorothea Moore. Sidney Lisle, the heroine, who has been brought up by a hard-worked doctor and his wife, is suddenly claimed by relations, who believe she has become heiress to the Marquise of St. Quentin. How she helps the tenantry on her cousin's estate, and finally marries, although no longer the heiress, is well and skil- fully told. Mr. G. Manville Fenn's “Trapper Dan,” a story of the backwoods, and Mr. Harry Bind- loss’s “In the Misty Seas,” a story of the sealers of the Behring Straits, are two rousing stories full of excitement and incident. They are both illustrated. There are also many books that will delight the little ones, amongst which are “Patsie’s Bricks,” by Lilian Staple Mead; “George and Co,” by Spencer Gibb; and = * Animal Antics.” of all ages se From Messrs. Treherne come three little volumes for children belonging to the series known as “The Stump Books.” They are charming little volumes, 6-in. long by 1j-in. wide, and are entitled “Ten Little Jappy Chaps,” drawn by John Hassall, with text by G. E. Farrow; “The House that Jack Built,” drawo by the “ Pilgrims”; and “No. 1 and the Others,” with text by J. H. Irvine, and pictures by Jean C. Archer. Then from the same firm, who are well known for their dainty issues for children, we have three additions to the “ Humpty Dumpty” “The Wallypug Book,” book by G. E. Farrow, illustrated by H. Furniss, which reintroduces us to the “ Wally- pug of Why” and his subjects; “The Hippopotamus Book,” by Lily Schofield; and “ The Jack Book,” by Dorothy Furniss. Both these latter are fascinating little volumes. Any one of these quaint little books will give many happy moments to the child who possesses it. SR For highly artistic books for children Messrs. F. Warne and Co. have an estab- lished reputation. ‘“ Robin Hood, his Book,” written by Eva March Tappar, and illus- trated by Charlotte Harding, is a creation inspired both in matter and form by the true artistic temperament. The illustrations, the “THERE BEFORE (‘‘ Trapper Dan,"’ a story of the backwoods. type, the paper, and the whole get-up of the book are delightful, while the old story is retold in a fresh and entertaining manner. The character of Robin Hood becomes more picturesquely romantic than ever. “The Pie and the Patty Pan,” by Miss Beatrix Potter, of “Peter Rabbit” fame, is also one of the daintiest little volumes we have seen for some time. The pictures are entrancing. ‘“ The Golden Goose and the Three Bears,” with numerous drawings in colour and black and white by L. Leslie Brooke, and “ The Three Little Pigs and Tom Thumb,” by the same author, are only two more examples of the HIM, STRETCHED UPON TRAPPER DAN.” HIS BACK, many other captivating books issued by this enterprising firm. a We have also received the following books: “Sky-High,” a flight of fancy for children (Messrs. G. Routledge and Sons). A delightful book by Dorothy Furniss. It is illustrated with filteen coloured plates and thirty-two in monochrome. It will delight the little ones. “The Stoat Pack” (Alston Rivers), by G. G. Desmond, is evidently the work of a naturalist, and one who can describe graphically, too. The book is sure to interest children, and the pictures, by Ivor J. Symes, “Once Upon a Time" iry tales translated from are charming. (T. Fisher Unwin), f the Italian of Luigi dainty. The “Story of Doll, or the Memoirs of Sapuana, is very fresh and an Old-Fashioned Molly" (David xil. S. W. Partridge and Co.) AND HIS BOOKS. Nutt), edited by G. Connolly, is a pretty book for the little ones. The doll Molly tells her own story, and delightfully does she do it. It is adequately illustrated by Norman Ault. “ Baby Bosh by the Sea” is also a quaint little book, a good specimen of a now thoroughly popular series. Messrs. Methuen have not issued many Christmas gift books this year, but two that we may mention as suitable for presents are a new and enlarged edition of Mr. E. V. Lucas’s delightful anthology, “‘ The Open Road,” and a fellow to it called “* The Friendly Town.” “ Auto Fun” pictures and comments from life (George G. Harrap) is a most amusing skit. “A Trip to Santa Claus Land, or Ruth’s Christmas Eve,” by Vivian Phillipps, illustrated by Patten Wilson (Gay and Bird), is a charming little book sure to capti- vate its possessors. © The illustra- tions are delightful. “ Merry Jacko,” by Warren Killingworth (Messrs. Jarrold and Sons), tells of the life and adventures of a monkey; its life in thé forest, its capture, its adventures at sea, and its many experiences in England, make an interesting book for people who like this kind of story. <A sequel to “ Beautiful Joe” will be found in “ Beautiful Joe’s Paradise, or the Island of Brotherly Love,” by Marshall Saunders. It is capi- tally illustrated by Charles Living- stone Bull. ‘The Meteor Flag of England” is the story of a coming conflict, by Dr. Gordon Stables, R.N. (Messrs. James Nisbet and Co.). A rousing war tale. England in 1980 has to fight a combination of Powers on land and sea, and Dr. Stables, in his well-known and excellent style, tells how she meets and overcomes her foes. The book is sure to prove interesting to boys. “A Son of the Seas,” by Frank T. Bullen, is certain of a warm welcome. Dad When we get to the end of the year it is only natural to think of a new diary, and from that to the name of the firm of Hudson and Kearns is an equally obvious transition. It is safe to say that no other firm has a more widely-respected reputation for this class of work, from the large “Banker's” pad, measuring 27-in. by -11}-in,, down to the small No. 4, or ladies’ blotter, which measures 8}-in. by 11-in, Coinpact, serviceable, and complete in every respect, these diaries, memoranda tablets, and blotting-pads have the great advantage that they are all in one piece. It is also noteworthy that these pads are dur- able, that twelve months’ hard service ou the desk of the busiest of men will not find them fraying at the edges, or the back of the diary broken. Lay se With the dark evenings there always comes a revival of the good old game of Patience, and experts and novices alike will be glad to hear of the issue of asecond edition of Messrs. De la Rue and Co.'s “ Patience Games,” by “Tabart.” Over roo games are given in this book, described with clearness and concise- ness, and there must be among all these some varieties new to the most hardened player. Digitized by G OOS le

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Dec, 2nd, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXIX.—THE TRUTH ABOUT LOWESTOFT LTHOUGH Lowestoft is, topographi cally speaking, essentially town, the story of its c somehow or other been identified with Norfolk, and man principal Lowestoft collectors and fanciers of the past have been Norfolk men. It is, therefore, manifestly in the fitness of things that a man of Norfolk should provide the magnum opus for which connoisseurs have waited far too long. Nor will the magnificent volume now about to be published be regarded with less interest because it is issued by Messrs. Jarrold of Norwich, the well-known specialists in colour-plate production, while the able and pains- taking author, Mr. W. W. R. Spel- man, also a citizen of Norwich, can claim as ancestral kinsmen such notable Norfolk worthies the Spelmans of Sedgeford, Westacre, Hunstanton, Bekenham, and Congham, including amongst them famous judges and distinguished writers, as well as the illustrious author of the * History and Fate of Sacrilege.” Up to the present time Mr. Solon is the only author who has in any way foreshadowed the truth about Lowestoft china, but many of his conclusions will assuredly be con- as troverted by Mr. Spelman, who is in possession of all the moulds and fragments discovered two years ago on the site of the old factory wh not secured by Mr. F. A. Crisp of Hill. Mr. Solon appears to have bi a Suffolk hina has closely y of the A VERY In this example the blue glaze is very consp.cuous ; his ideas and conclusions on the data supplied by the excavations of 1903, the centenary of the closing of the old factory. at the deliberate conclusion that the Lowestoft factory did not make hard paste porcelain, FINE CIRCULAR He has arrived DISH OF BLU = AND WHITE LOWESTOFT. the paste is of a brownish tinge, and has some clear spots in it like blue and white Chelsea, but in a ich were Denmark een coy nisant of this “ find,” but he speaks of Lowestoft delft and earthenware, whereas Mr. points out the curious fact that “not a single piece of pottery (as op- posed to porcelain) was discovered, except a very few pieces, which were evidently parts of dinner plat etc., of the Staffordshire — type, no doubt used by the workmen at their mea Some of the fragments,” he continues, “are of a very heavy coarse description, while others very light and of high quality. Some of the painting is coarse and while other specimens s, bowls, usual s. are very rough, are executed in a highly- finished and artistic manner.” “ Another interesting thing to note,” he adds, “is that found a few pieces there were Spelman SIX marked, one bearing ‘the Worcester Crescent, and another the crossed swords of D1 esden.” The great object of Mr. Spelman is to show what Lowestoft china really is. fresh, and with an open mind, he h Starting as based much les that they did not make pottery as opposed to porcelain, but that they did make soft paste porcelain, a great deal of it crude and rough, and that at times they rose to the occasion and turned ont ornamental pieces of good TYPICAL LOWESTOFT marked degree. MUGS IN BLUE AND WHITE. The middle one in the top row is a fine specimen, and is exactly like some of the discovered fragments found painted but unglazed quality and well decorated. factory had very little that was original in their ideas of copied other factories right and left, the only originality they apparently had being the well- The Lowestoft decoration or of form, They th xiv. CHINA. known Birthday Tablets. “ Richard Boyle, Karl of Shannon, Colnaghi and Co. ultimately paid 650 guineas Countess of Coventry, the portrait of Peg Woffington, now in the National Gallery With but very few exceptions the fragments of china found were all of one make, the exceptions being a few pieces of blue and white Oriental china, and a few pieces of common Staffordshire earthen- ware. After the close of the factory one of the partners, Robert Allen, is known to have had a gloss kiln arden. = It is that he imported earthenware and porcelain from other English factories in his also known ready made, and that he decorated them himself, and reburnt them in his gloss kiln, This will account for many earthenware specimens of undoubted Staffordshire make, decorated in exactly the same style as the true Lowestoft china. It is moreover, a known fact that the Lowestoft factory had an agent in London, who was nothing more nor less than a china dealer, and it seems more than probable that he supplied many gentlemen with dinner services, tea services, etc., to their order, and that he had these orders executed not at Lowestoft, but in China, which will account for the great many services which their owners aver were bought of the Lowestoft factory. One thing is absolutely certain—that the Lowestoft factory did not make the hard paste porcelain attributed by Mr. Chaffers to them, for if they did the factory would have been the largest one anywhere in Europe, as the quantity of reputed Lowestoft ware of hard paste is so enormous, and is to be found not only in very large quantities in England, but all over the Continent. It has now been established that the factory had but one kiln, and that the des- cription of the factory given on oath by Abel Bly, one of the workinen at the factory, and printed by Mr. Chaffers, was correct. The in Mr. book illustrations Spelman's are of an unusually — interest- ing character. They help very materially to make it indis- pensable alike to the student and the collector. B. A LARGE crowd was present at Christie's on Saturday at the dis- posal of the Earl of Cork's pictures, one ot the interesting sales of the season. A most great many of the prin- cipal dealers were present, and in the very close, perhaps the some cas bidding was keenest struggle being that for Sir Reynolds's portrait of Joshua for which Messrs Mr Agnew secured for 180 guineas a charming portrait of by A, Pond, who painted The pictures realised altogether £4,575

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. Royal Maternity Charity of London. FOUNDED 1757. H.M. THE QUEEN. President: H.R.H. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Treasurer: Right Hon. Lord Avebury. Patron - This ancient charity, which has for upwards of 150 years furnished (gratuitously) Midwives, Medical Attendance, and Medicines to poor married women in their own homes, over 3,000 being so helped annually, now in its honoured old age has to earnestly plead for help to enable it to carry on the work, being nearly £1,000 in debt. DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS CGRATEFULLY RECEIVED Major G. LIONEL B. KILLICK, Secretary, 31, Finsbury Square, E.C. PARIS BOOKSTORE, CHAS. CARRINGTON, Bookseller, 13, Faubourg Montmartre, PARIS. PUBLISHER OF UNTRODDEN FIELDS OF ANTHROPOLOGY. By Dr. Jacozus, £2 ros. SECRET CABINET OF HISTORY. 12s. 6d. THAIS. By A. France, with 20 etchings, 21s. DORIAN GRAY. By O. W. Edition de Luxe, 15s. GOLDEN ASS OF APULEIUS, complete text, with 16 illus- trations, 15s. By Dr. Casangs, Catalogues, price Sixpence. BOOKS RAPIDLY PROCURED AND EXPEDITED. N.B.—Only address: 13, Faubourg Montmartre, PARIS. THE MISSES H «I. WOOLLAN| SANTA CLAUS. HAVE ON, VIEW A CHARMING COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE RARE OLD CHINA Glass &e. Lace Tapestry SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Chippendale Screen with Original Tapestry. Telegrams :—* DEcorITER."” Telephone :—$467 GerRanv. “rinse tion 2B, BROOK STREET, W. XV. RKRODAK CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Complete Photographic Outfits NO DARK ROOM AND NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, Hamper No. 1 Hamper No. 2 Costs 2Is. Costs 25s. and contains a No. 2 Brownie and contains a No. I Brownie. j | (Pictures 28 by 28). (Pictures 38 by 28), and the following :— Kodak Tank Developer, spools of film for 12 pictures, the necessary developing powders and fixing salts, a printing frame, a packet of Solio self-toning paper, a dish, a measure, and full instructions enabling anyone to start at once, the whole tastefully packed in a basket ready for dispatch to any part of the country, Kodak Photography is Photography Simplified. Write for Xmas Hamper Booklet. | Obtainable of all Dealers and KODAK, Ltd., 57-61, Clerkenwell Road, LONDON, E.C. Branches: 96, Bold Street, LIVERPOOL ; 72-74, Buchanan Street, GLASGOW ; 59, Brompton Road, S.W. ; 60, Cheapside, E.C.; 115, Oxford Street, W. ; 171-173, Regent Street, W.; and 40, Strand, LONDON, W.C. cannot please the youngsters better than by presenting them with a shilling box of COOK’S NURSERY BLOCKS. Twelve Nursery Tales told in pictures, and each block contains two tablets of soap. Order through your Grocer or Chemist. If you cannot procure them send a Postal Order for one shilling to EDWARD COOK & Co., Ltd., The Soap Specialists, LONDON, E.

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Dec 2nd, 1904, THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes. NE of the most sati: of the Olympia story features hibition was the marked advance shown by all the best-known British makers. Careful observers will have noticed that has been a general “levelling up" all round, and there firms, which two or three years ago could hardly have been regarded in the front rank, are now turning out cars which can compete on level terms with the best that their rivals produce. The of components, and the importers of second-rate foreign chassis, to which they give an English- can assemblers cheap sounding name, are by no means extinct ; but the number of firms in this country who are building their own cars on a commercial scale and according to their own designs is steadily Several of the leading British cars which were on view at increasing from year to year. Olympia were described in this column last week. There were many others equally deserving of mention which consideration of space compelled us to exclude, notably the Sunbeams and the Maudslays. The latter make has always borne an excel- lent reputation for sound and solid work, and the latest model is no exception in this respect to the general rule, while its general design is even more up-to-date than its predecessors. The four-cylinder engine has a bore and stroke of 5-in., and is rated at 30—40 h.p. The overhead hinged cam shaft, which renders the valves so easily accessible, has been retained, together with the other distinctive features of the Maudslay motor, such as the removable doors on the crank case. The chassis shown at Olympia was fitted with high - tension magneto and coil and accumulator ignitions; but it is intended in future to employ a single high-speed trembler coil together with the low-tension magneto. Forced lubrica- tion has been introduced for the engine, a small pump forcing the oil through the entire length of the hollow crank shaft. The gear-box has been redesigned, and gives four speeds, with a direct drive on the third, the changes being controlled by a lever working the gate 'system. Ball bearings are fitted throughout the gear- single on A NEW TYPE OF Exhibited on the stand of M, Mulliner at Olympia The space A \ me AR ZA || a z- —_— THE ARGYLL SIGN AT OLYMPIA Surmounted by a model of the firm’s new building at Glasgow. box and on the road wheels. A complete car was shown with a seven-seated omnibus body, giving room for five persons in the interior without obstructing the side doors. The Maudslay Company also exhibited in the heavy vehicle section, and booked a large order for motor-omnibuses from the Road Car Company and another from the South Eastern Railway. * . * The Sunbeam is a car which has a consistent record of success in official trials, and the natural result has been a demand which has necessitated a large extension of the maker's works at Wolverhampton. The 1906 model is of an entirely new design, and the chassis was one of the simplest at Olympia. The engine, which is rated at 16-h.p., has four cylinders cast separately, the bore being g5-m.m, and the stroke 120-m.m. The valves LANDAULETTE beside the driver is covered in and affords a third comtortable seat in the interior, XVi. are arranged on the left side of the motor, and the inlets are given a variable lift by means of a wedge-shaped cam on the cam shaft, which is moved endwise for the purpose of varying the lifts. No pump is fitted, entire reliance being placed upon natural circula- tion to ensure the cooling of the cylinders. The radiators are of the honeycomb type, with the usual fan to induce a draught. The lubricator and magneto are driven by chains from the cam shaft. The transmission is of the latest design, the gear-box giving four speeds and a _ reverse, with a direct drive on the top, and the con- trol levers working on the convenient gate system. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Sunbeam is the manner in which the side chains are protected from dust and mud. Each chain runs in a metal case shaped like a bicycle gear-case, so that the difficulty of proper lubrication, which detracts so largely from the popularity of the side-chain method of transmission, is entirely obviated. The edges of the dashboard are curved inwards, a small detail which adds very much to the handsome appearance of the car, which was recently illustrated on this page. a The marine section was well filled and representative in character, but the exhibits were somewhat dwarfed by the huge motor- omnibuses on the neighbouring stands. A number of sea-going crafts were shown, includ- ing Napier-Major, which has done a season's hard work round the English and Scottish coasts, and a “week-end cruiser,” built by Messrs. J. W. Brooke and Co. The latter is 25-ft. in length, and fitted with a 12-h.p. three- cylinder engine; the cabin forward is sur- prisingly roomy considering the size of the boat. A larger cruiser of somewhat similar type, but more powerfully engined, was the 35-ft. Wolseley boat, fitted with a 60-h.p. Siddeley motor, and a tank capacity sufficient for a run of 250 miles. A number of firms, including Messrs. Thornycroft and Messrs. 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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905, Many Gifts are admired on Christmas Day and then put away. “Swan” Fountain Pen It is wanted every day ; many times a day for years to come and is to every one a Most Useful Gift. How can you do better than fix on the “ Swan" as one of your Xmas Presents? Prices— 10/6 upwards. Sold by all STATIONERS & JEWELLERS. CATALOGUE POST FREE. Mabie, Todd and Bard, . RN. W.C.; 93, CHEAPSIDE, E.C.; 95a, REGENT ST.. W., LONDON. BP Exchange Breet, MANCHE PER, BRENTANO'S. 37, Avenue de Opera, PARIS. K Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE, Admitted by the profession to be the most wonderful and valuable remedy ever discovered The best remedy known for Coughs, Colds; Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. Acts like a charm in Diarrhoea, Cholera, and Dysentery. Effectually cuts short all attacks of Spasms. The only palliative in Neuralgia, Rheu- matism, Gout, Toothache. SEGARS They appeal to Smokers who prefer Quality IN Segars rather than fictitious Spanish Names ON them. OF ALL PRINCIPAL DEALERS. Beware of Inferior Imitations. was. THE SMARTEST CAR FOR THE PARK. THE MOST COMFORTABLE FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAVELLING. <<) A HUGE SUCCESS ee) ar oven, Manufactured throughout by NEW ENGINE CO.. Acton Hill Works. London, W. xvii.

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Fashions of To-day & To-morrow. if the enormous variety of styles and materials for these may be taken as a forerunner of the gay times in store for us this winter, then, indeed, we shall be busy. I had a good view of all the pretty things, and found, during the foggy weather, the atmosphere inside the shops much more pleasant, and decidedly more inviting, than outside. At Messrs. Redmayne’s, for instance, the salons reserved specially for these dainty toilettes were particularly fascinating. There are fs some charming net TT is the season to decide on our evening and ball dresses, and a PSST ace RL pel EE AEST IE EELS, gowns, with dear little _ — bodices lined through- out with silk, for five and a-half guineas. These can be had in all colours, Then the chiffon confections, over glacé foundations, in choice colourings are only four and a-half guineas. There are really too many various forms of these gowns to elaborate upon; but the one I liked almost the best was a maize voile de Ninon, that was particularly soft and graceful, and had a quaintly- arranged bodice, embroidered in sequined lace. There were also some delight- ful French models in all ranges of prices and colours. I must not forget the hand- sequined gowns; the tints of some of these were especially charining. Speaking of charm- ing evening gowns, some of the most original are to be seen at Mme. Mair Davis's of 33, New Bond Street. I have often heard of this fascinating and clever Court dress- maker, and have re- peatedly been advised by friends to go there, but somehow advice is so easily given that it is not always taken. Well, I sincerely regret not taking it before, for I was charmed with both the style of the gowns and Madame herself. There is a great deal in being in sympathy with your dressmaker, and I defy anyone to be more pleasing and unaffected. But that is the least of her good qualities. 4 JOSEPHINE EMPIRE GOWN IN now so much in vogue, I have rarely seen any more perfectly cut; she just know to cut, and that is the whole secret of the hang and line of all her creations. One perfect little gem of an Empire gown so delighted me that I begged permission to have it photographed for your special benefit. This Josephine dress is carried out in a most lovely golden brown velours miroir, the upper part of the bodice of palest blue and silver; the combination of colour was exquisite. Another very graceful evening gown I also illustrate for you. This is of the so fashionable sequined net, in a fine bold design over a fonndation of pastel blue. The bodice GOLDEN BROWN, MIROIR VELVET For princess gowns, (Mme. Mair Davis, 33, New Bond Street, W.) has a swathed pointed ceinture of the same shade, and a most becoming zouave bolero of the sequined net. The sleeves, composed of rows of soft lace, are very effective. Mme. Mair Davis delights in fashioning gowns for young girls and young married women, and has most exquisite taste therein. Her wedding gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses are another great specialité, and weddings must be very scarce if Mme. Davis has not several orders on for these. If you are looking for new ideas in evening mantles try 33, New Bond Street. One in a heavy white cloth, trimmed with bands of sable and insertions of hand- some galon, was most original in shape, also one in the new fram- boise cloth with the quaintest of sleeves was quite a picture. By the by, if you are already on Christ- mas purchases intent, do not forget to take a good view of Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver's manifold novelties for this purpose. It is a little early, but I am speaking from my last year’s experience. I visited this establish- ment a little too late, and missed all the tit- bits, and I hear these were numerous and most appetising; and, as usual, whatever you purchase of this firm, you may be certain that nowhere else will you obtain such good value for money. So I took care to have acomplete catalogue forwarded, and intend taking advantage of the bar- gains offered. A very useful and acceptable present is the sequin coatee. This you may obtain here in an end- less variety of shapes and designs and at most reasonable prices. I was shown so many to-day that I could not easily decide upon the prettiest model, so settled it very satisfac- torily by having several of the most likely ones sent to me on approba- tion, when I could select the most suitable from the collection. Hand- kerchiefs are always acceptable, and these are even more attrac- tive in quality and prices than ever. It is always a pleasure to shop at Messrs. Robin- son and Cleaver's; you meet with such courtesy in all the departments—not that there is mech to complain of in this respect at most of the leading establishments, but I always feel impressed by it every time I have occasion to enter these extensive premises, and always appreciate it anew. I shall hope next week to give you more details of Christmas purchases to be obtained in the various parts of the West End and other fashionable haunts. The children’s bazaars look most tempting, and the toys are so luxurious and tasteful that they make you long to be a child again and play with them yourself. R. D. * .? Raye 52 ars 2s LTR (From a copyright photograph by the Dover Street Studios.) XViii-

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NAVY AND ARMY, Every article required by TRAVELLERS, HUNTERS, EXPLORERS, PROSPECTORS, &c. Specialists in TENTS for Home or Colonial use. Can be packed up wet and will not mildew; material Proof against rats, white ants, and other vermin, raft. x roft. rift. x oft. oft. x aft As shown £1470 £12120 £1 50 No verandah 1226 10 126 9 80 Shorter: Ay, n0 1196 10 00 8156 Bathroom. 336 2149 2140 Ground Sheet ... 247 1166 199 Windows, with shutter, each 2/6. Mosquito Curtain, green or white muslin 18/-, Mosquito Curtain, green or white netting 16 = Tent walls to loop up for ventilation 10/=. CROOK’S PATENT SLEEPING VALISE. A ‘Holdall"’ in Transit, A Tent in Camp. * 2 HUMPHREYSE CROOK 2%3 — Ty | THE ROYAL FURRIERS: << Gee FURS are the cheapest in The most essen- the long run. tial factor ina Fur Garment is quality; without it there can be no durability. We are manufacturing Furriers, and buy all our skins in the raw, so that we are able to guarantee the quality of every Fur Garment supplied Fur-Lined Driving or Motoring Coat (as sketch), in best quality Scotch Tweeds, with Opossum Collar, lined good quality Squirrel Fur, 43 inches long. Price 5; GNS. Small Furs for Christmas Presents, in Ties, Stoles, Muffs, in all the Fashionable Furs and Newest Shapes. PRICES FROM £1 to £100. Catalogue of Fur Fashions Post Free. DEBENHAM & FREEBODY, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, wW. THE KING. Dec: 2nd, 1905. BAILEY, SLOPER & CO., RELIABLE FURNITURE AT WHOLESALE PRICES. NOTE. Present or prospective buyers of furniture will do well to send for BaiLey, Storper’s New CaTALocuE, just pub- lished, containing over 500 illustrations of surprising bargains, The book is intensely interesting, and will save you from 25 to 50 per cent. in furnishing. Solid Oak Hat Rack, with bevelled plate mirror, Solid Carved Oak Hall Bench, with lift-up seat, and rug chest, £4 19 6. Solid Carved Oak Smokers' Bookcase, 3ft. 6in. wide, 35/-. 19/6. Folding Card Table, lined with green baize, worl Oak Hall Bench, 10/6 3ft. - 12/6 - 14/6 aft. - 16/6 = f Gin. a GS Chippendale “Jardiniere’ Palm Stand. with brass con- tainer and chains, 9/6. MAY WE SEND YOU A CATALOGUE ? A post-card will bring zen the — smartest booklet (ever published) Solid Oak Bureau by return. and Bookcase, 19/6. Solid Fumed Oak Gate-leg Table, 19/6 BAILEY, SLOPER & C0., Wholesale Furniture Manufacturers, 102, CURTAIN ROAD, LONDON, E.C. Telephone : 715 London Wall. ROBINSON & CLEAVER, LtD., REGENT STREET, LONDON, Ww. are.now exhibiting in their many departments | THE MOST USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. | Jr Handkerchiefs for Ladies. / \ Uandkerchief Catalogue post free, No, 3x. Irish Linen, with drawn thread border, 6/6 per doz No. 110. Dainty Scolloped Lace Edged Handkerchief, Linen Lawn, 2/10 each. No. 677. Hard Embroidered on Fine Linen Lawn, 3/11 each No. 108. Lace Edged and Embroidered Border, 15/6 per doz. Initials and Monograms Embroi- dered at Moderate Charges, No. 27286 ... 7/9 doz. Fine Lawn Embroidered Lace Edge Border. Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen. Gentlemen's Irish Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, Ordinary Size.—4/11, 5/10, 6/11, 7/6, 8/11, 10/6, 13/0, 1 1/9, 25/9 doz. » 10/6, 12/6, 14/6, 17/6, 21/ 8 per doz. Gentlemen's Linen Bordered Hand- kerchiefs, tape or corded border, Usual Size.— 3/3, 3/0, 5/6, 6/9, 7/11, 9/6, 12/9 per doz. Large Size.—4/11, 5/ 13/6, 15/6 per doz. J Gentlemen's Linen Hemstitched No.6 ... 12/3 doz. Initialed Handkerchiefs, Gentlemen's Irish Linen Initialed Handkerchiefs. 10/6, 12/3 (as illustrated), 14/6 per doz. 7/t1, O/aa, OUR CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE, entitled ‘‘HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF THE HOUR” (profusely illustrated), sent gratis on receipt of postcard. ROBINSON & CLEAVER, Ltd., 156-170, Regent Street, LONDON, W.

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AND HIS THE KING. and, 1905. Dec. FASHIONS OF TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW. ee ee RS SF eS Se 5 See aR PTET ce GL _ a t fy) | | rT q SILK. BLUE EVENING GOWN, OVER PASTEL NET (Mme. Mair Davis, 33, New Bond Street, W.) SEQUINED BLACK A (From a copyright photograph by the Dover Street Studios) XX.

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NAVY AND ARMY THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS TO HIS MAJESTY— “THE KING.” ay Sole Proprietors of the Brands “BLACK & WHITE” and “SPECIAL” London Office-Black Swan Distillery, . 26, Holborn, E.cC. (siaz) xxi.

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Dec. 3nd, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Novelties and Christmas Gifts. UR CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT. O Once more the month of December has come round, and with it our Christmas Double Number. As usual, it is upon fiction that we rely principally Jor the attractiveness of the number, and in our supplement will be found stories of all sorts to suit all tastes. There is a ghost story by Major Arthur Griffiths, which is in that popular author's usual happy vein; there is a legend of St. Helena by Mr. Charles Gleig that is particularly appropriate in this year, which marks the ninetieth anniversary of Napoleon's arrival on the island; there is a burlesque by Mrs. R. Boys, in the familiar style of “Alice in Wonderland,” which will interest all golfers, and the followers of that pastime will also find it playing a large part in Miss Elizabeth Moon's story “That Man Scott.” And Captain Owen Wheeler, who has been connected so long with both Tut Kinc and The Navy and Army Illustrated, con- tributes a short story in which many military men will probably recognise the main features, as well as the two principal actors. Then, in additicn to this collection in the supple- ment, we have a long romance by Mr. John Bloundelle - Burton, to which readers will eagerly turn, for there is no writer who knows better how to gather into the restricted com- pass of a short story thrilling incidents and a strong love interest. It: would not, however, be enough to give good stories. The essentials of a good Christinas Number are stories and illustrations, and there are indeed those who look upon the pictures as of even greater con- sequence than the literary matter. For these also we have endeavoured to cater, and from Mr. W. Edward Wigfull, Mr. J. Jellicoe, and Mr. George Hawley we have illustrations to our stories, and from the facile and familiar pencils of Mr. John Hassell, Mr. Starr Wood, Mr. A. S. Boyd, and others we give humorous drawings which, if they do nat all point a moral, certainly adorn a tale, and each one a funny one. The arranging of Christmas numbers is no easy task; but following on the lines that we have found popular in earlier years, we Dondon, = Iris neneny (fete that the Nason y fulirnationat Nasrnentemitaty Lenten 6 henasperlarat by href hel, A WELL-D. SERVED REWARD. The certificate granted to the Plasmon Company by the British Analytical Control. have prepared this one, with its enlarged size, fiction supplement, and coloured plate (of which particulars will be found in our golf pages), and trust that it will prove satisfactory to our readers and their friends around the evening fireside these dark December days. True Milanese Bracelet is one of the most charming and ingenious Christmas presents on the market this year. It is constructed of woven gold, and is delightfully sinuous and flexible. It can be altered to any size at will, by means of a very simple buckle contrivance, and when adjusted remains in the desired positions. As a watch bracelet it is especially suitable for motorists, as it never slips, and the watch is always, therefore, under the eye when required. Or as a plain gold bracelet with a gem design it is an equally useful gilt, and the novelty of its appearance adds to its interest. Some tasteful Christmas presents are to be seen at Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver of Regent Street, one a beautifully hand - embroidered A HAND-EMBROIDERED CUSHION COVER. (Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver.) table centre in finest linen, bordered with a very handsome design in real Irish crochet ; this costs but 59s., and only wants seeing. Another pretty design for table centre, less costly, but very dainty, is of linen and lace, and is of square dimensions; this is only 6s. 11d. Two charming cushion covers are also shown there. One, a hand-embroidered on fine linen lawn, in a very pretty corner design, costs 16s. 3d., whilst a very handsomely- embroidered lawn, with a charming hand-made lace centre of conventional pattern, and bordered with hand-made lace, is 25s. 6d. This firm offers some most original articles in these novel cushion covers; one, a Marie Antoinette cover, embroidered in ribbon braid on net, is most effective. The price of this is 3s. 6d. In fact, this department alone is well worth inspection, which, without doubt, will not terminate there. A most interesting souvenir of ‘The Pertect Lover” at the Imperial Theatre has been prepared, from photographs by the Dover Street Studios, and those who have seen the play should make a point of buying a copy of the album containing the reproductions, which illustrate all the principal incidents in Mr, Alfred Sutro’s latest successful play. The price is only 4d.,and the book is therefore within the reach of all the patrons of the theatre. Tuere are Turkish cigarettes and Turkish cigarettes of all kinds made and sold nowadays, but there are not very many that are really Xxil. AN ARTISTIC CASEMENT DECORATION, (Messrs. Williamson and Cole, Clapham, S W,) first class. No one would hesitate to class the Turkish cigarettes of Messrs. J. and S. Oppen- heim, the well-known City firm, in any but the very highest category. Pleasant to smoke, manufactured only from the very best materials, and sold while in perfect condition, these cigarettes are the kind that one returns to after a trial of some other brand, with a feeling that one has been wasting time and missing a good thing. For those who prefer Virginian or Egyptian cigarettes also Messrs. Oppenheim have some excellent brands; but it is to their Turkish cigarettes that the connoisseur should turn his attention. To make an excellent Christmas plum- pudding: Take three-quarters of a pound of flour, two ounces of Borwick’s Gold Medal Baking Powder, two ounces of bread-crumbs, one and a-half pounds of suet, two pounds of raisins, one pound of currants, ten ounces of sugar, two ounces of almonds, one pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice to taste. Mix ingredients well together, add six eggs well beaten, three-quarters of a pint of milk, divide in two, and boil eight hours. Ir one can judge from the bare patches one sees in gardens, walks, and carriage drives during the greater part of the year, there are still many who do not know, or do not appre- ciate, the value of hardy perennial plants. Evidently, the notion is prevalent that after the flowers of spring and summer have de- parted no more can be grown in the same ground. Undoubtedly many would be de- lighted to see bloom for a much longer period than they do, if they knew it to be possible. There is a great variety of hardy perennials that make a garden a perfect picture nearly all the year round. Moreover, most of these flowers are eminently suitable for house de- coration, and as such are valued very much by ladies. Of course, a complete scheme for such should be planned during the autumn; the present is an excellent time. The best plan is to consult Messrs. Kelway and Son of Langport, Somerset, who have done more than any we know to develop this branch of horticulture. Their scheme is known as the Langport Plan of Artistic Herbaceous Borders. If you send them the size of the ground you wish stocked, they will make a selection of flowers and plants that will provide a per- petual show of beautiful flowers throughout the greater part of the year. In the plan they include pzonies, gladioli, pyrethrums, gaillar- dias, delphiniums, chrysanthemums, phloxes, etc., and it is fully described in their manual, which has been described as the most practical and complete gardening work extant.

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NAVY AND ARMY, TIIE K {N Gc. Dec. 2nd,"1905. THE ELECTRICAL FITTINGS co. ; y Ola Fewer Ash Tray, Poli ned Stee! id Dull Gil: Oxydised Copper oi Cigar Box, olis! pfs st ane bu t, ARTISTIC Oid Pewter Photo. Frame, with}Enamel,i17/- Old Pewter Photo. Frame, with Enamel, 18/- Old Pewter Phot Frame, with Enamel, 7m Id Pewter Bridge Box, with Enamels, 48/- Oxydised Copper Inkstand with Enamels, BT/- A much larger selection of above articles can be seen Oxydised Silver Table at our Showrooms. Write Standard: Armoured Steel Table With Enamels - - - 126/- Electric Kettle. Bridge Box (closed). Standard, 52/- for List of Kmas Novelties. Oxydised Copper - - 118/- 2 pints, 37/6 3 pints, 45/- 30 -CONDUIT <STREE ES NEW “BOND STREET AW: W. HARBROW'S surance: " BUILDINGS, Works: SOUTH BERMONDSEY, S.E. Pepe On: Adjoining Railway Stations—SOUTH BERMONDSEY, L.B.S.C. Ry., SOUTHWARK PARK, S.E.&C Ry. Joinery Work of any description executed. DESIG PFC WwW. pL afaLeapigded 3 vy - LIES/CN OTTAGE ORTABLE BUILDING Works eth. ea Sou7w Bermonpsery. dk BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, SHOOTING BOXES, PAVILIONS ror GOLF, FOOTBALL, CRICKET. Estimates Furnished and Designs Prepared in any Style. Send rough ideas of requirements and special desigrs will be submitted free of charge. COTTAGE (as shown above), 2150, ErecTeED COMPLETE, Fee ae within 20 miles of London, contains Verandah, 4ft. wide, Living Room, 15ft. x 14ft., Two Bedrooms, Scullery, Pantry, Coals, Earth Closet. Price includes Foundations, Chimneys, Firegrates, and all Fittings, as Shelves, Telegrams: ‘‘ Economicat, Lonpon.” Copper, etc. Complete for occupation. Telephone : 17 Hor. xxiii.

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Dec. 2nd, 105 THE KING. AND HIS NOVELTIES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. At Messrs. Debenham and Freebody's of Wigmore Street you can secure Christmas gifts to suit every purse. Furs in every variety of quality and price will be found at this establishment. It is well known that Messrs. Debenham and Freebody guarantee every fur garment they sell, and as they buy all their skins in the raw, and are their own manufacturers, they can do what few other furriers can, and always give satisfaction. In antique embroideries they are showing some most fascinating bargains, also in linen and lace covers, borders, etc. There are also jewel caskets, photograph boxes, fancy trays, paste necklets, pinchbeck chatelaines,topaz brooches, and scent bottles; in fact, a most interesting ex- hibition which affords an excellent opportunity for the purchase of Yuletide gifts, which become every year more general with the public. So those who are now doing the round of the shops, before they make their final selec- tions, ought not to neglect this attractive exhibition, ea, From Messrs. John Barker and Co. of Kensington one can always be sure of receiv- ing an interesting catalogue; but their latest, the Christmas Bazaar Catalogue, surpasses all their previous publications of this nature. Never before has such an assortment of toys and fancy articles been oflered to the clients of this famous firm, and whether it is a pack of snap cards, or a hamper full of good things for the Christmas dinner of a relative in some country where such an institution as Barker's is unknown, you may be sure of finding it in this catalogue. And even from this you get but a small idea of the enormous variety of goods being displayed in the show-rooms. One would like to mention a few of the more striking novelties, but it would be impossible then to know where to end without leaving out some good thing. The best advice we can give is to get a copy of the catalogue, or, better still, to visit the bazaar in person. = “Horry Leaves,” the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, is as replete as usual with good stories, and the coloured supplement purports to represent the last departure of Nelson from Portsmouth. Despite certain historical and technical errors, the picture is a striking one. The Queen Christmas Number is also extremely good, Cuivpren are always fond of mechanical toys —motors, engines, racing yachts, and such- like—and the parent who is worried to find something new in this line will do well to consult Messrs. W. J. Bassett-Luwke and Co. of Kingswell Street, Northampton, who have a wonderful variety of such goods. Their articles are all of the very best manufacture, and their railway engines, with lines, points, signals, stations, ‘and everything complete, make such a present as will gladden the heart of any boy. The engine we illustrate is an express locomotive, London and North Western Railway type, and costs £3 10s. It is fitted with the best clockwork — mechanisin, and the finish and ac- curacy of detail are admirable. UMBRELLAs and walk- ing-sticks are always ac- ceptable as Christmas presents, and when they are of such excellent quality as those supplied by Messrs. Brigg and Sons of 23, St. James's Street, S.W., they are doubly welcome. A noteworthy novelty in this firm's goods this year is the hazel sticks with carved handles of partridges’ heads, pheasants’ heads, swans’ heads, and hares’ heads. These designs can also be had in umbrella sticks, and the excellence of the workmanship put into them makes them most admirable as presents. Messrs. Brigg have also perfected their walking-sticks and umbrellas with leather pencil-cases let into the hindle, and for business men, as well as for sportsmen (to whom the new invention was intended to appeal in the first place), this AXTISTIC PRESENTS, Novel walking-sticks by Messrs. Brigg and Sons. novelty is most useful. Messrs. Brigg’s new premises are rapidly approaching completion, and when the firm are able to move into these handsome and commodious offices they will be housed as befits a firm holding Royal Warrants from King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, besides being patronised by all the leading members of the aristocracy. = Tuer are many novel and welcome Christ- mas gilts at B. Shearn and Son’sof Tottenham Court Road. Once again Mr, B. Sbearn shows his energy and enterprise, and has now A. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY MODEL. De-igned and executed ty Messrs. Bassett-Lowke and Co. of Northampton. XXIV arranged to send out boxes of choice fruits, packed carefully, and ‘will forward them by Carter, Paterson or put on rail, free of charge, in time for the festivities. These boxes range from tos. 6d. to {1 1s. He has varied the contents to suit all tastes, and anyone wishing to see the goods before ordering them, can sainple them, and at the same time indulge in one of the already celebrated fruit luncheons at his ‘spacious and_ tastefully - decorated establishment. Another welcome present is the favourite pineapple, which Mr. Shearn supplies at various prices, from 5s., 7s. 6d., to tos. 6d., according to size. Besides this form of gift, Mr. Shearn has a wonderful assortment of all the most lovely specimens of seasonable plants, palms, and cut blooms. One thing is certain—that whatever you purchase there, you obtain the best of everything. Some 1,300 medical men accepted the invi- tation of Lord Duncannon, as chairman of Bovril, Limited, to visit the magnificent premises of that company in Old Street last week. The visitors were conducted in parties through the factory. The stock-room and the laboratories were visited, and in another room the visitors saw the granulated beef, freed from all fat, skin, and gristle, minced fine in mincing machines, and dried at low tempera- ture by special process, which eliminates the moisture with the least possible coagulation. It is this product, viz., the albumen and fibrine, which constitutes the chief feature of Bovril; without it Bovril would be little better than home-made beef tea. The next room visited contained a supply of concentrated foods and specimen glasses of various kinds of concen- trated, desiccated, and preserved food prepara- tions. The manufacturing department was no less interesting from the fact that from begin- ning to end Bovril is not touched by hand, but from the first mixing to the final bottling is made by machinery specially adapted for the purpose. The reception generally was a great success, and Bovril, Limited, are to be con- gratulated on the warm support their product has received at the hands of medical nen, and upon the opportunily thus afforded of investi- gation of the purity, wholesomeness, and nourishing properties of Bovril by those who are best qualified to hold an opinion. Wirn the approach of Christmas and the New Year will arise the old question: “ What shall we give?" The Kodak Company provide an excellent answer in the shape of a smart Christmas hamper, containing a complete photographic outfit, enabling the absolutely inexperienced to carry out the whole process of picture-inaking without any necessity whatever for a dark room from start to finish. There are two of these outfits, one furnished with a No.1 Brownie set, and the other with a No. 2 Brownie set. Each outfit includes a Kodak tank developer, film for twelve pictures, de- veloping and fixing powders, a printing frame, a packet of self-toning Solio, a dish, a measure, and instruction manuals. The hampers themselves are neat and useful bas- kets, and the complete outfits, which sell at 21s. and 25s. respectively, should find considerable favour amongst those looking for a novel type of present. gitized by G O OS le

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 2nd, 1905. HOW TO SECURE PERFECT SKIN, HEALTH KIN health is not only one of the essentials of beauty, but it has also a powerful influence on the Health of the whole body, because the functions it performs are of the greatest possible importance. It may, therefore, be well to consider what the skin is and what work it has to do. The skin is, in the first place, a breathing organ like the lungs, and, second, a natural loom for the manufacture of the beautiful protecting blanket (for such it really is) called the cuticle, scarf, or outer skin, which thinly covers the entire exterior of the body. The surface of the skin is covered with millions of tiny pores or glands and the bulk of these pores remove, by means of the perspiration, the watery waste of the system, and the remainder secrete the natural oil, which imparts to the skin its soft, smooth appearance, and elasticity. The scarf skin is woven or built up from beneath by millions of minute scales, which are welded firmly together by the glutinous fluids which ooze from the deeper parts of the skin, and are smoothed down on the surface by the oil thrown out upon it.. The scales fit over and upon one another to make one uninterrupted layer. The scarf skin is continually growing, the outer scales being regularly thrown off as fresh ones are produced. Whatever the variety of skin trouble, however it y have been caused and whether ght or serious, the one question asked is, “ How can I remove my skin trouble or blemish and render my skin pure, clear and healthy once again There is a very simple answer. “Adopt the ‘Antexema’ treatment.” If Antexema” be used, the instructions given in the booklet “Skin Troubles” be followed out, and a little patience and perseverance exercised, a cure will be gained even in the very worst cases. Where the trouble is only slight and consists merely of redness or roughness or chafing of the skin, chaps, or something of that sort, everything can be put right in the course of a day or two, but where a severe form of trouble exists, obviously longer time will be required. ; We would remind our readers of a very important fact. “ Antexema" cures all skin troubles in cvery part of the body. The worst 23 Prize Medals Awarded. BY.SPECIAL APPOINTMENT AND TO HIS MAJESTY TO H.RH. THE KING, THE PRINCE OF WALES. i rs So. LTD. BILLIARD TABLES FOR THE COUNTRY HOUSE. PORTABLE BILLIARD ROOMS Built and Furnished Complete with full-sized Billiard Table and Fittings, PRICE FROM &2O00. GOLF CLUBS Built & Furnished complete FREn oN ESTIMATES APPLICATION FULL-SIZED TABLES FROM 45 GNS. TO 300 GNS. SEVERAL SECOND-HAND TABLES AT BARGAIN PRICES. Sole Makers of the famous “Roya. ExcersioR cusnioxs” AS USED IN ALL THE ROYAL PALACES Catalogue, 250 pages, Patent Billiard and Dining Tables from 12 Guineas. Bonzoline Balls, solid throughout, 2,,, 10s. 6d. per Ball. 158.164, Westminster Bridge Rd., S.E. 7, Argyll Street, W., and 88, Mosley Street, Manchester. Free. affections of the skin start from small beginnings, and are easily curable in their early stages. There would not be a fraction of the discomfort and even disfigurement that unfortunately exists, as a result of skin affections, if attention were given to the matter the moment that signs of skin illness made themselves apparent. It is impossible to have a healthy skin if it fails to receive proper attention. A great deal of nonsense is talked about the possession of a beautiful complexion, and every day one hears remarks about the perfect skin someone or another has, whereas the speaker in many cases could have quite as good a complexion by merely taking a little trouble and attending to the first signs of skin illness. If one is resolutely determined to keep their complexion in perfect condition it is not at all difficult. What is the first step? If there is any skin blemish of any kind, whether slight or serious, there is in “Antexema” a_ certain cure. This is proved by the experience of hundreds of thousands of people in every part of the world, and the enormous number of letters received proves the extraordinary curative powers of “ Antexema” beyond doubt. There are two or three very special advantages that “Antexema” possesses which render it peculiarly acceptable to particular people. For one thing, “Antexema” is not an ointment, but a milky liquid which is almost immediately absorbed, so that it is invisible on the skin ; and if irritation exists, the moment it touches the skin id ic. the irritation stops. If the skin is hot Ail faciad biemishes.are relieved immediately, or inflamed ““ Antexema” is most ‘and quichly cured'by "" Antexena."* cooling and soothing, and, above all, healing, and that is where it differs so greatly from cold cream and other emollients which are destitute of curative virtues. “Antexema” is harmless to the most delicate skin. It is non- poisonous, and was the discovery of a well-known doctor who made special study of skin ailments. * Antexema” is supplied by all Chemists and Drug Stores at 1s. 114d. and 2s. gd, or may be obtained direct, post free, in plain wrapper, for ts. 3d.,and 3s. 9d. Chemists all over the world, and more particularly in all British colonies and possessions, supply “ Antexem ind from the Tropics to the Arctic Circle it will be found useful in scores of different. directions. Our family handbook, * Skin Troubles,” which is full of infor- mation from end to end about the cause and cure of skin complaints, will ‘ be forwarded post free, together with a free trial of “ Antexema,” if THE KING be mentioned, three, penny stamps enclosed for postage and packing, and letters are addigssed to “Antexema,” 83, Castle Road, London, N.W. “ AN IDEAL | XMAS PRESENT. Something New in Table Decoration!!! | Goes in any ordinary bowl, and when covered | with lowers produces a charming effect. | | | PLAYS FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT ATTENTION. Price 7/6 each. Postage 4d. O/ the Patentees and Manufacturers THE AUTO FOUNTAIN Co., 19 & 20, Cowcross Street, LONDON, E.C. “IT IS ABLE SUPPORT LIFE. ~ Lancet One cup contains more nou- rishment than 10 cups of airy ordinary cocoa, and is ubso-, lutely jree from chemicals. NOURISHES - WARMS, STRENGTHENS. XXVv.

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Dec. 2nd, 1905, NOVELTIES AN Ar their show-rooms at 38, Conduit Street, W., the Electrical Fittings Company, Limited, have a splendid skow of goods just now. Electrical fittings in oxydised silver, copper, and brass are there in profusion, and every possible fitting and every con- ceivable design are represented, and many of them are further im- proved by enamel work decoration, which is always of great service in adding to the effect of copper and brass work. In these days of flats and small rooms there are many who want a special kind of electric light fitting adapted to the low ceilings that obtain in most of the flats, and for these an inspection of the special stock at 38, Conduit Street will be sure to reveal the very thing required. An illustration is given on this page of a very excellent design in fire screens, which is not only extremely ornamental but also practical, an essential little qualification that is sometimes lost sight of by manufac- turers of these articles. Considering the excellence of the goods they offer for sale, the prices asked by the Electrical Fittings Company, Limited are wonderfully reasonable, and these, together with much fuller A PRIZE PINEAPPLE. (B. Shearn and C .) particulars than it is possible to give here, may be found inthe company’s hand- somely illustrated and printed cata logue, which will be forwarded on appli- cation. And _ those who are in doubt about the kind of Christmas present they would like to give should make a point of seeing this firm, for, apart from their electrical _ fit- tings, they have made a special effort this ‘Christmas to cater for this class THE KING. TWO ELECTRIC LAMPS. Manufactured by the Electrical Fittings Company, Limited. of purchaser. They have a large stock of photograph frames, cigar and cigarette boxes, and fitted bridge boxes, in oxydised silver, a metal that is very durable and very orna- mental, and which has the merit of giving to articles of which it is manufactured a solid and stable appearance, which goes far to make a present acceptable. In these days, when space is of the utmost value, and stands, so to speak, quite at a premium in London, it is eminently satistac- tory for the householder to be able to avail himself of such a cleverly-contrived piece of furniture as one ol Messrs. George Wright and Co.'s * Premier” combined billiard and dining- tables. Practically everyone plays billiards nowadays, and as the modern hostess well knows, a good billiard-table is a perfect boon in providing occupation and entertainment to her guests when time is inclined to hang somewhat heavily on their hands. The “Premier” table justifies its existence, not only as an entertainment, but also as that indispensable adjunct to every household, the dining-table. Its construction is delightlully simple, the top being covered in the manner indicated by our illustration when it is required as a dining table, while uncovered it ese va A CONVERTIBLE BILLIARD-DINING-TABLE. (Messrs. G. Wright and Co.) XXvi. AND HIS D CHRISTMAS GIFTS. represents a type of billiard-table unsurpassed for workmanship and finish, These exceedingly cleverly- built and versatile tables are available at prices ranging from 23 guineas upwards, according to their size. They are made in some six different sizes, the smallest measuring 6-ft. by 3-ft., and the largest being exactly full size, that is, 12-ft. by 6-tt. In short, it would be well worth while for anyone who has hitherto been deterred from purchasing a billiard- table by the lack of available space wherein to bestow it to go to one or other of the firm's establishments at 7, Argyll Street, Regent Street, W., or at 158—164, Westminster Bridge Road, and inspect the ‘ Premier” for themselves. A new departure of this business includes wooden mantles and chimney-pieces to suit any room, and portable billiard- rooms built and furnished complete anywhere in the United Kingdom. It is interesting to note that in their show-rooms in Westminster Bridge Road there are something like a hundred tables on view, in all kinds of different designs and in various woods, while there is also to be seen a modern billiard-room complete in FIRE SCREEN IN OXYDISED SILVER. (Electrical Fittings Company, Limited.) every _ particular, which certainly demonstrates — most admirably the magni- ficence with which a billiard-room can be fitted up if desired. Messrs. Wright and Co. have been the recipients of no less than nineteen gold medals, representing the highest awards possible for billiard- tables and requisites, a recent success in this direction being the first award of merit for tables and fittings at the Royal Military Exhibition

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING Dec. 2nd,1905. “‘ This is Genuine Gocoa.?’—The Lancet. THE BEST COCOA ON EARTH. i. SCHWEITZER’ CUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY PURE SOLUBLE COCOA ONLY. SPECIALLY PREPARED for DYSPEPTICS. SIR ANDREW CLARK’S INVARIABLE ADVICE was:—‘‘Let the Patient have Schweitzer’s Cocoatina, if you please.” OF ALL GROCERS AND STORES AT HOME, THE HOME BEAUTIFUL. Illustrated Cataogue of Carpets, Chairs, Settees, New and Original Ideas of the Treatment of Casement Windows, Sill curtains, Brise Bise, and all the latest Autumn Fabrics, post free upon application. re i UT ar i us -t } Le iy aie iS ee = Ail. ns UU mM SUGCESTION FOR CASEMENT BLINDS AND SILL CURTAINS, Suitable Fabrics for Casement Blinds :— Cassia Cloth, in 50 Art Shades, 734. per yd., 31ins. wide ; ditto soins. wide, 1/3} per yd Figured a. , oid. per yd., 31ins. wide. Mercerised Ja per yd., 48ins. wide. Wool Casement 4/143, 2/0 and 2/44 per yd. Silk Warp Casement Cloth, 2/11 per yd. Reversible Printed Flax, 1/5 per yd., 311ns. wide, in 6 fast colourings. ‘ New Tapestries :— Heavy Texture Tapestries, from 1/63 to 3/18 per yd. Heavy Wool fapestries, from 3/11 to 8/11 per y Lignt Texture ‘apestries, for Hangings and Drawing Room Covers, from 1/3} to 4/10 per y Silk tapestries, Silk Moires, etc., etc. Bolton sheeting, in 15 Art Shades, 1/s per yd., soins. wide. Curtains, 3iyds. long, 11/9 per pair; ditto trimmed with new Strephon Banding 1 side and bottom, 25/6 per pair, two sides and bottom, 32/6 per pair. Novello Plush, 2/11 per yd., soin Linen Plush, 2/11 per yd., soins. wide. Reversible Chenille, 2/11 per yd., soins. wide. Corona Velvet, 4/11 per yd., soins. wide. Art Serges, 93d per yd., ins wide. Wool Serges, 1/6} and 1 ijntg and a/t1i pee yd. Plain and’ Pri te ns inted Plushettes. New Band and Edge Trimmings. PATTERNS POST FREE UPON APPLICATION. WILLIAMSON & COLE, HIGH ST., CLAPHAM, S.W. INDIA, AND THE COLONIES. Most Useful and Attractive Novelty. “THE VERTA’ New Patent Collar Stud and Inserter Gombinad. Nothing to beat it for simplicity. WHEN UNSCRF WED. “and also Also in This " Verte’ Stud is made in gilt metal, ‘One piece, with Mother-of-Pearl back, which recommends itself. Rolled Gold for Christmas Presents. ‘‘Just out.’" Ing, 15, and 18 carat Real Gold, set up ina nics leather and velvet case, with three white metal inserters. To be obtained from all wholesale warehousemen, and of Messrs. M. ACH & CO., 59, Gresham Street, London, E.C. Terxcrarnic Appress: MANUFACTURERS. ‘TrirpHone No. “* Achies, London,”" $766 Central. In these World Penowned ‘HEALING WATERS RADIUM has been found to exist. ILLUSTRATED GUIDE & TARIFF POST FREE ON APPLICATION TO SECRETARY, GRAND PUMP ROOM, BATH. SUFFERERS FROM GOUT & RHEUMATISM SHOULD WRITE FOR OF THE HOT MINERAL BATHS, xxvii.

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Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. — Te Leapinc a Quit Carv.—The question has been asked as to whether a Quit card can be led. This may seem absurd, as the object of Quitting or breaking is, of course, to gain the lead. Yet an acute controversy has arisen over an incident in actual play, where the question arose, not of using a Quit as an yriginal lead, but of using a Quit as a final or running-out card. One player put down the Ag, a lady in the company held Aro and a pair of Quits. She cried Ato Quit, and then having gained the lead cried Quit again with her remaining card, and claimed to have run out. This sounds like a “ Vanity Fair ” Hard Case, and the question arose what should the Master of Ceremonies do? In this case he ruled that a Quit card could only be used to break a sequence, and only used as a card to follow a sequence. Therefore it could not be played that hand, and when one of the opponents ran out, the one unplayed card in the lady’s hand was counted to his credit, and the lady had five points deducted from her score for being “left with an unplayed Quit card,” under Rule 4. Though a high authority has given a contrary opinion, holding that a Quit may be led at a player's discretion or indiscretion, we venture to think that, as the rules stand, the Master of the Ceremonies was right. No use of the Quit cards except as breakers of sequence is contemplated in the rules, and the lady, having by her own bad luck or bad judgment (probably the latter) failed to play her Quit betore, deserved to suffer for her fault. Possibly before the decision is looked upon as a settled law, the matter will be brought before a formal meeting of Quit editors, which would certainly be recognised as the ultimate Court of Appeal. Quit Limericks. — Last year we were favoured with numerous Pit Limericks, and now Quit Limericks are to be the order of the day. In the new competition we are pleased to see that the obvious rhyme of Pit to Quit is to be barred. “The Poet in writing a skit On the greatest of card games or Quit Must see in his eye A natural high, But avoid any mention of Pit.’ uit aND Noise.—An able writer in the World at the outset of the card season declared that no game could succeed without the element of noise. And this despite the popularity of Whist once, and Bridge now. We are glad to see, however, that Ambrosia, on learning Quit, has. recanted, and now admits that here is a game at which the boisterous shouting of the Pit corner can be « spared. The noisy players who introduce the traditions of Pit into the Quit room do little to elevate the dignity of the great game. Readers will find the whole question in a nut- shell in “Quips on Quit": ‘Quite quiet remain the Quit Boys As they strive at their latest of joys! For a noise is most fit When you're playing at Pit, But a noise during Quit—it annoys.” Recorps at Qvuir.—As at other games, people are anxious to “beat records,” and we should like to hear what experience our readers have had in thisrespect. At Cribbage there is an undoubted record, which we believe to be unbroken, namely, a hand of the Knuave of Spades and the five of Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds, with the five of.Spades as “turn up.” . This made a score of 29, and we were tempted to recall this anecdote by the fact tha gs experience of Three-handed Quit is a maxigfim of 2g and a minimum of 3. The former included, we believe, either the A5 or Aro, but this was in the early days before Quit records were thought of. Now, what is the maxirhpm possible? You- hold, as leader, 19 cardg,and providing yop can run out at a single innidgs, as some skilled players used to do at croquet, haw much can you score? We do not élievé this difficult feat has been achieved, but if it were the score would be an “unnatural high” one. There would be 37 for the unplayed cards, and possibly 15 by cards for the A5 and A1o, making 52 in all. Therefore the glorious 100 could be reached in two hands, providing that the scorer of 52 came in with a Quit or High, and ran out immediately the leader started. With records at four, five, and six-handed Quit we may deal in a subsequent note. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Tue copyright of the three photographs of scenes at Udaipur, published in connection with the Royal visit to India, in our issue of November 11, is the property of Mr. E. W. Pulling, who took the pictures. The whole page of photographs was inadvertently attri- buted to Messrs. Johnston and Hoffmann. Tue South Eastern and Chatham Railway announce that a special train will leave Boulogne for Marseilles, Cannes, Nice, Men- tone, and Monte Carlo on Friday, December 22, in connection with a special express train from Charing Cross Station, by the short sea route vid Folkestone and Boulogne. The reduced return fares will be, first class £9 12s., second class £6 12s., and passengers will be able to return on any day, either vid Calais or Boulogne, up to January 30 inclusive. Tuer Queen, the King of Greece, Prince and Princess Nicholas, and Princess Victoria, and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught witnessed performances of “Sherlock Holmes” at the Duke of York's Theatre last week. Tue “Verta” New Patent Collar Stud is the best and the simplest. This is a new invention, having for its object to effect a quick fastening of shirt and collar without injury to either. It has already attained a large sale in England and abroad on account of its efficiency, and we can recom- mend it. The best collar stud in existence is undoubtedly the one-piece collar stud, and the “ Verta” inserter has for object to make easy the inser- tion of the one- piece collar stud through the buttonholes of shirt and collar, without twist or trouble. “THE VERTA" COLLAR STUD. The ‘“Verta” collar stud can be had in gilt metal, in gilt metal with mother of pearl back, which does not blacken the neck, in rolled gold, and inreal g, 15, and 18 carat gold, in a nice leather and velvet case, very suitable for Christmas presents. The sole manufacturers and consignees are M. Ach and Co., 59, Gresham Street, London, E.C. Tuis week at Kennington Theatre Mr. Cyril Maude is appearing for the first time in the suburbs, in “Beauty and the Barge.” The last visit to the Coronet Theatre of Mr. George Edwardes's Company, in the exceedingly tune- ~ ful and light opera, ‘“ The Duchess of Dantzic,” was attended with such great success that Mr. Robert Arthur has arranged for them to pay a return visit this week. Tue excellent coloured picture of his Majesty the King, with which this number of Tue Kine is embellished, has been supplied by the Rotary Photographic Company, a firm which is second to none in the way of pro- viding up-to-date and topical photographs of every description. Through its agency the many beautiful Parisian actresses and modes which have appeared in our paper have been obtained, the Rotary Company being the London agents for Messrs. Reutlinger. We can confidently recommend to any of our readers: requiring pictures of French life the Rotary Company, which has a very large selection of the latest photographs. For those who like to spend Christmas on the Riviera the Brighton Railway offers good facilities. For ten guineas a first-class railway ticket from Victoria to Nice, vid Newhaven and Dieppe, can be obtained, and these tickets are available for sixty days, opportuni- ties being given to visit Marseilles, Cannes, Beaulieu, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Mentone, Bordighera, San Remo, and Genoa. All information may be obtained at London Bridge Station. Xxviii, AND (HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’'S. Every Evening at 8. Charles Dickens’ OLIVER TWIST. Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. Fagin $5) Mr. TREE. Nancy Miss Constance Cottier. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.15. MR. TREE. (Last 3 weeks.) (Last 3 weeks.) RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. pD‘4y's THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGE EpwarbEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. MPERIAL. Mr. LEWIS WALLER. Every Evening at 8.45. THE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro. At 8.15, a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30. Box Office 10 to 10. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. YRIC. Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET. Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Davis. Evenings, 8.15 Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUE MOON. YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, SiR CHARLES WYNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. FRANK Curzon. Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton. Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE. Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. Every Evening at 9. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Eille Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Marion Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3, AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CHARLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15, THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. MPIRE THEATRE.—Every Evening at 8.15. An original divertissement, ‘‘ THE BUGLE CALL."' ‘ROGUES AND VAGABONDS,” and Selected Varieties. Matinee Saturdays at 2.15. Manager, Mr. H. J. Hitcuins.

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. The Neglect of parents toteach their children while young to take proper care of their teeth is a matter for the most profound regret. It is to be hoped that with the invention of Odol the proper care of the mouth may become as general as the universal habit of washing the face | and hands. Children often show a strong reluctance to have their teeth cleaned, for so many preparations burn the delicate mouth or are not agreeable to the taste. The Odol dentifrice, however, has changed the attitude of children towards this most essential act of cleanliness. Its taste is so mild and agreeable, and its effect so refreshing, that the little ones hail the sight of the Odol flask as a friend, that they may morning and evening enjoy the pleasure its use gives. An Eminent Dentist says: ‘Clean Teeth do not decay.” 2

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. and, 1905. FEMININE LOGIC. ON OSCULATION. ' ‘ Mrs. JONES: ‘' Mrs. Brown said that if I died she wouldn't come to my funeral ? THE MODEL: ‘ They say that kissing causes diseases."’ Well, you can tell her that if she don’t come to mine, I won't go to hers;'’ THE ARTIST: ‘' Well, it often causes palpitation of the heart.'' ADDING INSULT TO INJURY. ee BRINGING HOME THE CHRISTMAS FARE. SMALL Boy: “ Yar! Serves yer right for slidin’.’’ Mrs. BricGs; ,‘*Oh, William, I do wish you'd be a little more careful,”' (Reproduced trom original drawings by F, S, Beyd, T. Gillat, John Hassall, and R, E. Minns,)

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 27, 1905. TUBS =SHRUBS PALMS, VALUABLE PLANTS, Also Tubs for Logs, Briquettes, Peat, Qc. These beautiful examples of the Cooper's Art are made entirely by hand, and the designs are registered, and of ARTISTIC DESIGN. A GREAT NOVELTY Pretty and Effective, and Very Suitable for XMAS PRESENTS. A SPECIAL WEST-END EXHIBITION, containing examples of all sizes and shapes, is now heing held by A. Hamilton, 132, Regent Street, W. INGLE, PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED, BUT CATALOGUE AND FURTHER PARTICULARS CAN BE OBTA|NED GRATIS FROM THE ABOVE ADDRESS, OR OF ,., ION g C0 5, CITY ROAD, CHAMP sy LONDON, EC, Who will be happy at all times to give quotations for Special Shapes and Sizes. Established 200 Years. Several Medals Awarded. Avoid Imitations and consequent disappointment. On every Tub look for our branded. Trade -Mark ic is Majesty's Champion). DE RESZKE HIGH CLASS _ f my | “Sit CIGARET TES ipa tas Sa Obtainable « atall . 2 6 High-class . Tobacconists. A FEW TESTIMONIALS. Dr. Howard Marshall. “T have now smoked soveral hundred of your ‘De Reszke' Cicaretres, and have found them most excellent, many ot the resident staff here have tried them and all say they are the finest Cigarettes they have ever smoked. ‘Theif flavour is very gocd, and unlike most cigarettes, have no ill-effect oh the throat.” Byam harry Esq. 4 De Reszke' CicaretTes seen to me as near perfection as possible, having the full flavour and yet very cool." Hal Hurst, Lee R.1., R.B.A. wi Walter Crane, Esq., A.R.W.S. Although I do not smoke myself, I find members of my family and friends pronounce the ‘ De Reszke' Cicaxertes excellent." ‘C. B. Fry, Esq. "The ‘De Res. I like them ber which I have sm Molton Erion, Esq. = Will you kindly forward me 1,000 ‘De Reszxr' Cr haves ust returned from Japan and have none.” A. W. Pinero, Esq. “Find ‘De Resze' ( R. Wentworth Wood, Esq. “Kindly send me a box of your‘ De Reszke' Cicaretres, which have been very much recommended to me." Max Pemberton, Esq. ‘De Reszke’ CIGARETTES CicarettTes have a very pleasant flavour, and han many much more expensive cigarettes axerres? I \RETTES excellent." ar to me to be excellent." utory Pamphlet to Ltd., 17, Down Street, LONDON, J. MILLHOFF & : CO., Piccadilly, ie : DAILY TELEGRAPH, “Delighted with the ‘Dr ke Cigarettes." 5 ‘ 5 Bernard Partridge, Esq. (of ' Pu T Det Russe” Clonkertis. ‘seem 1B. ma remackably delicate ia Aaveur and aprecablo te the palate.’ ‘ “THE OONNOISSEUR’S CONDIMENT.” Why spoil good meat with poor sauce when it’s just as easy to get the right kind ? Lazenby’s‘CHEF’ Sauce is the right kind. It is an improved fruity sauce with a rare snappy flavour. Get acquainted. LAZENBY’S ‘CHEF’ SAUCE. 6d. PER BOTTLE, AT ALL GROCERS, STORES, Btc. If difficult to obtain, E. LAZENBY & SON, L" LONDON, S.E, write to

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. THE WAITE GATE. By Major ARTHUR GRIFFITHS. HEN Geoffrey Haltwhistle reached his door in Treadholme village and dismounted at the end of his long night round, he thought contentedly of the welcome awaiting him within. He knew that his good old housekeep-r would have set out a cosy supper before the blazing fire, that something tasty would be simmering on the hob, and beside it the kettle wherewith to brew a jorum of hot punch. But disappointment was his portion. Another and an urgent summons had come for the hard-worked young country doctor, and he must attend to it forthwith. The practice he had lately bought was none of the best; he could not neglect any of his patients, even Squire freadholme of the Manor House, with whom he was not on the best terms. But the message had come from Amy adholme, whose soft appealing eyes would have drawn him anywhere at any time. “Come to me,” she wrote, ‘come in all haste. Father has been stricken with a sudden malady. I am in sore trouble,” It was like a trumpet call, and Geoffrey rebuttoned his overcoat and drew on his gloves. “Shout to Diccon to bring the mare round again. be the quickest ; I'll ride over.” “You'll never be voing out again, Maister Geoffrey,” protested the old woman, ‘at this uncanny hour. It’s past eleven of the cle 1 you can do no good. ‘The lad said Squire was at the worst, long past praying for.” “While there’s life there's hope, Deborah. It is my duty to xo,”’ and “my pleasure,” he added to himself. It was enough that Amy Treadholme called to him. ** Andon horse , too. Don't doit. You must never ride to the Manor at this time of night,” cried Deborah, shaking with unexplained terror. “Why not? It's a good three niles by the shortest road down Hangover Lane. You would rot have me walk it “Best so, best so. Two feet are better and safer when you know your way. It’s an ill road to travel after dark.” “Psha! Deborah, the mare's assure footedasa mule, She could pick out the way blindfolded and knee-haltered.’ “The mare would be right enough, Maister; there's uo fear for her it you can get her along the lane as far as the white gate and past it, ifso be you get her past it. But there’s ugly tales anent that cruel lane, and if you'll listen to me, Maister Geoffrey, you'll not try the journey at all.” And you'll be doing no good. The devil's got his grip on the unnatural old curmud- geon, and all the faculty, let alone one, could not save him now.” The Squire of Treadholine bore an evil reputation in the country- side. He was a masterful man of violent and vindictive temper, who would not brook being crossed, a cruel father, a hard landlord, mean and grasping, hated and feared by his tenants and all who had deal- ings with him. Hehad quarrelled with his only son, and driven him out for marrying against his wishes, had refused to help him, and left That will a but he proposed to leave his horse fastened outside them, and climb through the park fence by a way he knew and had more than once used before. Now he became aware of something wrong with the old mare. She began to blunder and stumble, and very distinctly slackened speed. The faithful brute had always served him well, and he was loth to use whip and spur, but coaxed and made much of her, speaking kindly, encouraging her to go on. Then all at once the clock, the stable clock of the Manor House, evidently close at hand, struck midnight, and at the first sound the mare came to a dea’ stop, snorting loudly, and shivering all over. She jibbed and stood stock still, nothing would move her; with her fore feet firmly fixed in front of her, she obstinately refused to stir, and all the time was obviously the prey to consuming terror. The gate! 7he while gate! An ordinary five-barred gate into the adjoining field, that of which his housekeeper had spoken in mysterious terms as possessing some nameless terror for his horse. The poor animal was suffering terribly, that was plain ; she was rooted to the spot, sweating, shivering, and trembling in every limb. It was impos- sible to get her further; nothing would induce her to pass that seemingly mless white gate. At last the doctor gave it up in despair, and turning the horse's head led her back, willingly enough, a few yards the other way, and finding a convenient tree in the hedge, made her fast there, while, greatly puzzled and put out, he proceeded on foot, alone, in the direction of the Manor House. It was very dark at the end of the lane; the trees hemmed it in close, but through the dense foliage an occasional lightsparkled coming fromthe house. Geoffrey took this as his guide and pushed on, but had not gone mauy yards before he became conscious of a strange sensation of heat, succeeded by icy cold. The next moment he fancied that something dashed past him at lightning speed, going up the lane, a flash of phosphorescent light; it might have been a bicycle lamp, but the road was too rough for wheeled traffic, and the light was gone as soon as it came, accom- panied by a hoarse raucous cry, indescribably weird and horrible, Strangely perturbed, and a prey to such lively alarm that he must have yielded to it but for the strong purpose that had brought him thus far, he pressed forward, climbed into the park, and followed the path to the front door. He rang, and could hear a remote melancholy-sounding bell, but it was long before anyone auswered, and he admitted was at length by the daughter of the house in person. “Amy!" he cried, taking her ight into his arms. She was ping bitterly, and little less agitated than he was after his strange experience. fathe he asked, “Your anxiously. “Lam afraiditisallover. But just now he was seized with aterrible m; he seemed possessed. torn by some unseen male- aud was him to die in abject penury abroad. “THE ANCIED THAT SOMETHING DASHED PAST volent influence against which His grand-daughter, the sole being HIM D, NG UP THE LA A oF he fought desperately At the who cared for him and clung to him, he treated with unvarying harshness, holding her almost a prisoner in the lonely old house, forbidding her to mix with her friends, condemning her to a “set gray life,” for ever tied to him as attendant and slave. “Love laughs at locksiniths,” and a rav of bright hope had crept through the iron bars of the grim old Manor House. The young doctor had been called in once professionally, and came again on his own account, drawn irresistibly to sweet Amy Treadholme’s side. it was the old, old story, a short space of unequalled bliss, the inter- change of tender vows, and then the abrupt veto imposed by the passionate old man. Geoffrey Haltwhistle was ejected summarily, and Amy was peremptorily forbidden to see or think of him again. ~ Now his heart was gladdened by her piteous appeal to him, and as he trotted briskly along he told himself that nothing should keep him from her side. She wanted him, that was enough. He had no scruples in breaking through the old Squire's prohibition. The time for that was probably past, but in any case Amy’s need was paramount; he would face and surmouut any obstacles that might interpose between them. The way led him straight up the long Hangover Hill. It was easy. for the night, though dark, was dimly lighted by innumerable stars, and as he gained the brow, the great arms of the sign-post loomed dark against the s It marked the turn down Hangover Lane, a short half mile of which would bring him to the gates of one of the side or lesser entrances to the park. They would doubtless be locked, PHOSPHORE ENT LIGHT.” moment of his greatest agony I placed my hand upon his brow and prayed silently, fervently, to the all-powerful God to help and protect him. It seemed as though my prayers were answered, for presently he grew calmer, and turned his eyes to mine with a look of unspeakable gratitude and affection. The crisis had passed; he had come to himself, and beaten off the malign power that had gripped him.” Then Geoffrey bethought him of the vision that had swept past him in the lane, and more than half believed that some foul fiend was flying from the bedside of the victim whom he thought to make his prey. The erring sinful father had been saved by the devotion of the pure soul who watched over him. i The dying man was still alive when they reached his bedside, anid able to recognise them. Almost his last act was to motion theim to join hands and receive his benediction. Next morning the doctor's horse was found dead near the white gateinthelane. There y no ostensible cause of death, but a reason was suggested for the fatal mystery that hung about the spot. Local report had it that on one occasion the Squire, in a fit of rage with a high-spirited horse he could not master, had misused it so cruelly that he had killed the poor beast just where the white gate stood, between the field and the lane. ; : Amy Treadholime was her grandfather's sole heiress, but after her marriage the Manor House was sold, and the doctor moved to London, where he made himself a e practice and a yreat name. [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED,]

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dee. 2ud, 1905. JETSAM. By HAROLD CHILD. AVID TREGONNING leaned from his panting horse and struck loudly with his riding-whip against the great door of the Manor House of St. Garth. It was six o’clock on a May morning. The storm that had raged for four fearful hours had died down, and though the sea was wild, the air was still and balmy. As he rode, he had caught sight. on a reef within halta mile of the cliffs of his own estate, of the bows of a vessel being gnashed by those pitiless jaws. It had not been there overnight ‘God rest their souls!” he had said, but had paid no more heed. He had other matters, and more urgent, on his mind. The door was opened by a sleepy ser said he. “He is not vour master, and T must see him,” replied Tregonning. A moment later St. Garth himself, smiling and collected as ever, appeared in the doorway. “What have you done with her?” said Tregonning. ‘No! don't ant, * My master is not up,” feign innocence. “Elise and I have been in secret communication these » two months: “T knew it.” said St. Garth, “An hour ago this note was thrown in at my bedroom window. You may see it oT have,” said S “oHelpt kelp! is all messenger may have been delaved “Tdelayed him,” said St. Garth. © Tell me what it mea What have vou done with her?” St. Garth still smiled. ‘Dear Cousin David,” said he, * vou have arrived ata proper but a very sad moment. Come in and breakfast with me, and you shall hear all.” «© Tell ine now, and here. What have you done with her?” “T have done nothing. My dear ward was always free as air: that you know. Yesterday she decided to return to France, to her convent, to take the veil.” “You lie!” But it isin her hand. Her “She set sail,” continued St. Garth, “last night, and——" “Last night! In that yale!” * Two hours before it rose. She set sail in the * Easy Come——’” “The ‘Easy Come’! Man, you knew that that boat was——” St. Garth continued, without heeding the interruption: ‘In the *Easy Come’—against my desire, against my advice; and, but ten minntes before you knocked at my door, they brought me news that Come’ w ue what? What? For God's sake, go on “Was ashore on the Snapper Reef within a mile—odd, is it not?— of Tregonning House.” There was a dead silence, save for the panting of the horse. Then Tregonning cried. “You have murdered ber!’ and rising in his stirrups, struck with blind rage at his cousi Supply St. Garth ved aside, but the jagged horn of the whip-handle slashed his cheek from ear to chin, “That,” said St. Garth, ‘(puts us on a clearer footing. You would have married ny ward and been lord of St. Garth? St. Garth is mine now. [have waited long enough for it. She is dead. The fishes have her, and, by God! the worms shall have you soon. The blow was yours, Good! T choose weapons and ground. The weapons are swords, and the ground the cliffs at Tregonning. It will amuse me to kill you on the land that will be mine at your death. Get you home, boy, and pray, for T shall not be long.” Without a word Tregonning turned his horse and rode away, hunched over his saddle-bow. Elise was dead. At the moment he hardly cared that she had been sent to her death, sent to sea in a notoriously rotten boat, with a drugged or drunken crew—he knew St. Garth's methods-—on a night when any child could have prophesied agale. He remembered only that she was dead; and, as he came in sight of that reef where the bows of the * , Come” sul showed black between the waves, he stretched out his hands in despair towards it. ‘Wait for me, Elise; wait but an hour!” Such was his thought; for those who fought with St. Garth did not often live to boast of it. So broken in spirit that he scarcely knew what he was doing, he reached his own place, and, dismounting at the head of the combe, walked down to the little beach between the black rocks. His eyes were so fixed on that reef, where all his hopes had perished, that he saw nothing nearer to him. He struck his foot against something and paid no heed; and yet a knowledge was born in him that something there was in that cove which was not always there. After a moment the knowledge bore fruit; he looked down. At his feet lay a long, rotten, and jagged spar; and to the spar was bound a girl. Her hair floated out over the little patch of sand, and her single soaked garment clung to her limbs. She must have been asleep when they roused her to lash her so. Was she asleep still, or—— He fell on his knees, with his hand at her left side. Her heart was beating. In such moments the best of men is selfish. He had no thought to spare for the crew of the ‘Easy Come,” the poor wretches who had taken St. Garth’s money—and now lay with it still in their belts at the black foundations of the reef—had been roused by panic from their besotted boldness, and yet, at the point of deaih, had behaved like Englishmen and given the girl the chance of safety, which Providence had miraculously made good, Before he knew what he had done, Tregonning bad cut the ropes, thrown his coat about her, and lifted her tenderly. Elise had come back from the sea. alive. She lay in his arms; he could feel her breath on his cheek, and her hair floated round him like a net. No more despair; no more longing to join her beyond the veil. She was his, here; now and for ever. He must take her to the house at once, must rouse his mother and the servants, and have her put to bed and tended. But even as he turned to go up the combe, far above him on the cliffs he heard the sound of the hoofs of St. Garth's horse. St. Garth must not sce her. ‘There was only one thing to be done. At the head of the combe stood the ruins of a tower, built long ago by one of his ancesto: In the base of it was a room where he stored the sails and tackle of the boat that lay below. She would be safe there if he had time to reach it. He carried her up undetected, In the corner was a rough bed of straw on which his boatman sometimes slept. He lead her down and covered her with such coarse rugs and wraps as he could find. Bending over her, he saw her eves open, “The waves! the waves !” she ened, in an agony of remembered terror, stretching out her h 3 He took them softly in his, and her look changed. ** David !”) she murmured; and, smiling, fell back in the sleep of exhaustion, As Tregonning closed the door, St. Garth came into sight and reined up on the cliff-head, Then David Tregonning did the bravest deed of his life; he feigned the coward. He must live now, live to protect se, and what matter his fame when her future was at stake? “St. Garth,” he said, ‘why should you kill me? What was hers yesterday is yours to-day. — Is that not cnough, without killing me and driving my mother from her home?" But when Fate takes hold of aman, she hurries him to his doom. “No words!" said St. Garth. “IT have come to kill vou!" They faced each other on the short sward of the cliff-head. Tregonning, by love and habit a man of the sea, had no skill in fence; St. Garth brought home every year from London an ever more deadly name asa swordsman, This was his hour, the hour he lad schemed for, lor twenty years, ever since the sinall-pox had left him guardian of his elder brother's one puny girl-babe. He loved duelling; he hated his distant cousin David. who alone stood between him and a coveted appendage to St. Garth. He would play with the boy awhile, like a cat with a mouse; would defer his own happiness a moment— and keep his hand in. nd play he did. | David, desperate with anxiety, tried once or twice to rush in through his opponent’s guard. The only result was a prick here, a little gash there, and a snecring laugh from St. Garth. Tregonning was the stronger of the two; he could with ease pick the other up aud send him flying over the cliff; but what of his honour, what of the after-thoughts, ifhe did? Yet he could sce his own death —by a murder no less deliberate--drawing nearer and nearer. He was tired, and growing more tired every instant. And now St. Garth began to press him. Step by step he drove him nearer to the edge of the cliff. They reached it at last, and then David’s sword shot from his hand, glittered a moment in the sunlight, and fell three hundred feet into blackne St. Garth leaned over to watch. “It all but struck a seagull,” he he turned back, the light of murder in his eyes. towards his mi There was no questicn of it now; he meant to murder him there in cold blood. «“ Doubtless,” s us waste no time.” His lunge was as swift as a serpent’s tongue. David stepped aside. That brought St. Garth between him and the edge of the cliff. He gathered himself for a spring—for now all was permissible in- self- defence. St. Garth saw his intention, but it troubled him not at all. The boy would try to hurl him over the cliff, not caring, doubtless, whether he, too, fell with him in a deadly embrace of hatred. Let him try! He was all but tired out already, after those hours of rage and anguish, and those swilt moments of sword-play on the cliff; while St. Garth, cool, supple, and imperturbable as ever, was in full command of his sinewy strength, ile took his eyes off David's, and with the politest @razado waved 1 word towards ‘Tregonning House, that lay visible embosomed in its sheltering woods. “It is a pieasant place,” he said, gracious “but I shall have the west wing ——” Davia sprang. St. Garth stepped half a pace aside ; and on the very edge of the cliff the boy saved himself trom falling. His lett arm was streaming with blood, and St. Garth delicately wiped the point of hi ord on the turf. The positions were reversed, but this time David was too quick for his opponent. He sprang back into safety. Once more he gathered himself to spring, and once more, with maddening coolness, pt. Garth pretended not to notice him. “T shall have the west wing,” he resumed, as if he had not been interrupted, “rebuilt, and Bob Adam shall come down to——" His speech was stopped; but not by David. The boy had been ready to spring, aud had been checked, held where he was by horror at the awful change that had come over his opponent. St. Garth’s sword fell on the turf. His jaw had dropped, his eyes were starting from his head. He screamed once, twice—the scream of one mad with terror; he shrank back, throwing out his arms; and the next moment he wasnot. A faintclatter rose from the rocks below, and the seagulls whirled up crying like lost souls. Aghast, Tregonning turned, and saw behind him, walking bove the cliff, Elise; not, as St. Garth had thought, her spirit, but Elise in the flesh. Her eyes were wide, and her hands stretched out before her. “The waves!” she cried, ‘the waves! O David, save me from the waves!” Andso crying, she came close to him, all but touched hiim, and passed on without seeing him. Then he understood. She was asleep, dreaming of past terrors. Far below lay the mangled body of her guardian, and she knew it not. She had seen nothing, knew nothing. With God's help, she never should know ! At the cliff’s edge he caught her. Once more he gathered her in his arms. and carried her towards the house. She sighed hke a happy child as her head sank in peaceful slumber on his breast. d St. Garth, “so pious a youth is prepared. Let [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.]

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. ALICE IN GOLFLAND. [ With apologies. | By Mrs. R. BOYS. SARTOCES’’ PLEA=PARLT, HE President and the Hatter were so absorbed in their argument that they took no notice of Alice. But the Dormouse opened one eye and led vaguely. Encouraged by this sign of friendliness, Alice drew near the neglected tea-table. “T tell you,” stormed the Hatter, “it's the system that's wrong.” The President shook his head sulkily. “He's having the worst of the argument,” Alice thought. “What are you discussing?" she asked, meckly. The Hatter turned and glared at her fiercely. “You've no business to be here,” he shouted rudely. “My dear sir,” expostulated the President. “ Well, she hasn't,” asserted the Hatter, but with a note of apolozy in his voice. “We were discussing the best methods of playing the championships,” continued the President, politely, taking no further notice of the Hatter. . “ Indeed,” exclaimed Alice in astonishment ; “but I thought The Dormouse murmured drowsily, Women should neither think nor play.” The Hatter sniggered vulgarly. Alice, supremely conscious that it was banal to take any notice of the Dormouse, only said under her breath, “ Little beast !" “You see,” said the President, hurriedly, “the Hatter thinks the Pro’s way better than the Amateur's.” “The Hatter being——" drawled Alice, with a note of mild interest in her voice. “ An Amateur,” snapped the Hatter. “So stupid of me,” smiled Alice, sweetly ; “doubtless I ought to know all about you.” The President turned his head away to hide a smile. “The Dormouse is asleep again,” exclaimed the Hatter, irrelevantly ; and seizing the teapot, he poured a little hot tea over its nose, The Dormouse shook its head angrily, and said, without opening its eyes, * Not at all, not at all, no one does.” The President chuckled convulsively. “May I ask,” continued Alice, taking no notice of the interruption, “why the Pro's method is best?” “The best man wins,” said the Hatter, decisively. “ The inference being——" Alice began. “Certainly not,” interjected the President. Then with unctuousenjoyment of a platitude, he added, * Either method evolves the survival of the fittest.” The Hatter snorted contemptuously. After an uncoimlortable pause, Alice began again, “I should think Mi “You shouldn't,” murmured the Dormouse. “No golfer does.” The Hatter relieved his feelings by giving the Dsrmouse a pinch, and it awoke with a squeak, and began singing in a shrill voice: su kere was a young man called Barry, Who played with the ‘old ‘uns * old Harry." “ Stop it!” thundered the President, fiercely, and with a frightened blink of its little eves the Dormouse subsided. : A bright idea came into Alice’s mind. “You think the strain of so many matches is exhausting?” she asked the Hatter. “Yes, that’s it,” replied the Hatter, with a sigh; “the ‘old ‘uns’ get tired.” “Then you do not think Mr. B——" began Alice. “Oh, he’s a brilliant baby,” retorted the Hatter. “Does the best man ever win the Amateur Gold Medal?” Alice enquired anxiously of the President. He hesitated, then smiled broadly. “Tavariably; but it is usually not recognised at the time.” “Not at the time, not at the time,” trilled the Dormouse in its sleep. The Hatter had relapsed into a brown study, and took no notice. “Our championship was a great success,” Alice said. The President looked only mildly interested. Suddenly the Dormouse again broke into rhyme: ‘* There was a young woman of Beverly, Who won the Gold Medal most cleverly."" The President grasped the Dormouse by the shoulder, and shook it so violently from side to side that its little eyes nearly fell out. “Another drivelling rhyme,” he shouted, “and I put you in the teapot.” After a pause, in which the Dormouse fell asleep, the Hatter exclaimed: “Sing us a song, Alice.” “ I’m—a—fraid—I—do—not — know—one,” stammered Alice, alarmed at the proposal. “Then the Dormouse must!” they both exclaimed. And they pinched the poor Dormouse on both sides at once, until it slowly opened its eyes with a troubled sigh. “Sing us something!" President. * And be quick about it,” added the Hatter, “or you'll drop asleep again before it’s done!" “Once upon a time,” began the Dormouse in a great hurry. “No, no,” shouted the Hatter, “song.” With a nervous hunted glance on either side, the Dormouse began to wail in a squeaky drawl: commanded the “You are young, Mr. Barry," the oid man said, ‘*To be Amateur Champion of Golf." Then on toa bunker he hammered his head, Just as though he would fain knock it off. “‘You must be Father William,"’ the young man said, With a genial smile on his face ; “But ifon that bunker you batter your head, I feel sure that your brain you'll displace."* “You're wrong," cried Old Bill, ‘tas you ought to have seen, For I have not a vestige of brain." He turned a back somersau't on to the green, And forthwith commenced to explain. “In my youth just like you," said the Sage, with a grin, “My golf fame grew fatter and fatter; But I struggled in vain the Blue Ribbon to win, And now I'm as mad as a hatter, “So, young man, have a care, sane golfers are rare; Now supposing you ever fall ill, Don't physic yourself upon medical fare, Take a Haskell instead of a pill." Then waving his putter, he shouted out, ‘‘ Fore," And he bounded away like a cork ; But was heard to remark, ‘I’m now going to soar to the Lady ot Beverley York.”’ [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ] “Why, it’s Old Father William, the lady observed, When he handed his card on a shovel ; And she smiled on him sweetly, though feeling un- nerved, For ‘twere folly his temper to ruffle. “Miss Thompson," he said, whilst he stood on his head, “ They tell me you're a great golfer. You're eager, no doubt, Father William to wed, So I've called to make you the offer."’ Then like a tornado he swept round the room, Leap-frogging o'er tables and chairs, Then turned a back somersault over the broom, And pitched himself headlong downstairs. Now Old Father William has wonderful joints, Which his world-renowned ointment makes pliant, So he leaps to his feet, and southward he points, Saying, ‘‘ Now I am off to the ‘Giant.’ "" Now the “Giant” was ever a lover of peace, When at Elie he acted as ‘* Pro,'' But William had heard of some rumour from Greece That at Walton things were not quite so. So instead of his clubs he carried a gun, On this journey to seek Mr. Braid, And he said to his son, ‘It's only for tun; Don't imagine that I am afraid."” But alas! and alack! and Ah me! it is said, A tragedy dire has befall-in : The Champion's alive, but Old William is dead, And his death it was truly appall-in. He looked on his gun as an innocent toy, So continued his antics to fling. He thought as a putter he might it employ With the butt as the fcot of the thing. His postal address it is now Walton Heath. Those words tell the whole tragic story, And there he'll be found—bits above, bits Leneath, His sporting old soul's gone to glory. He was * Old Father William,” and far bettcr dead, Whatever dear Alice may say ; For this brainless old bounder, whe stood on his he: d, In n-rs'ries had outlived his day. “Tt does not sound right,” said the President, in a puzzled voice. “Some of the words have got altered, I think,” hazarded Alice, doubtfully. “Tt is absolute rot!" cried the Hatter. “Tf you can't be civil,” the Dormouse re- torted sulkily, “you can go on with it yourself.” “Oh, please go on,” said Alice, politely. But the Dormouse could not be cajoled. “It's the stupidest tea-party I was ever at in all my life,” sighed Alice, drearily. “Tf you've nothing to say you'd better go,” snapped the Hatter, suddenly. This last picce of rudeness was more than Alice could bear, so she got up in great disgust and walked off. The Dormouse fell asleep instantly, and neither of the others took the least notice, though she looked back repeatedly. As she reached the wood, she heard the Dormeuse in its sleep begin singing shrilly: “ There was a golf giant called Braid, ©: whom all the Pro's were afraid.”’ ‘The last words were almost inaudible, and, turning round, Alice saw the President and the Hatter trying to ram the Dormouse into the teapot. “It serves him right,” she murmured vin- dictively.

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 21d, 1905. IN THE NAME OF THE REGIMENT. By Captain OWEN WHEELER. APTAIN RICHARD RICHARDSON, familiarly known to his comrades of the Royal Loamshire Fusiliers as Dick-a-Dick, was keenly alive to the difficulties connected with his errand as, one bright December afternoon, he set out from his hotel to make acallon Mrs. Onslow. It was a call with which, as we shall see, some serious possibilities were connected. The importance Captain Richardson attached to the visit was reflected in his demeanour, and in the somewhat unusual spick-and-spanness of his get-up. Nor did the slight air of restraint become him badly, notwithstanding the fact that his hat, gloves, and sticking-plaster boots were all a shade too small. Noone who saw Dick-a-Dick in any sort of clothes could fail to perceive that here, at any rate, was a first-rate specimen of the British officer and gentleman, while his kindly s showed at a glance that he was as sound in heart as he wasin wind and limb. While Captain Richardson was bowling along in a hansom to- wards the cheap, un- lovely neighbouriiood where Mrs. Onslow resided, the latter was sitting in a stuffy little room, playing rather listlessly with her four-year-old daughter. Phyllis Onslow, now some six - and - twenty years of age, had had anything but a_ bright experience of life, and, to-day, a good many painful memories were crowding upon her. She had been left a widow about eighteen months back, after a brief and not too happy married life as the wife of a Major, in the Royal Loamshires, who had treated her with much unkindness, aud had left her very poorly provided for at his death. When the latter event occurred she had come home from India with her only child, and. had bravely set to work to find a means of supplementing hertiny income. At first the struggle seemed hopeless, but latterly the prospect had improved, and the flattering accept- ance by one or two papers of some Indian sketches had both made resent a little less and enabled the future to be regarded with increased con- fidence. But, none the less, Mrs. Onslow’s pretty fa was clouded with care this afternoon.. She had kept up some corr spondence with the reg ment, and especially with the wife of the Colonel, from whom she had received a letter a few hours back. From that letter the following is an illuminating tract: ‘* You know, dear, how much my husband would like to do some- thing to help you and darling little Doris, and how sadly impossible it is for us to do anything at all practical, now that our home expenses, school-bills, crammer’s fees, and so on are so heavy. But we are not the only ones, it seems, who want to show how truly sorry the Regiment was to lose you both. As you know, our captains, and some of the boys, are rather well to do, and I have just heard privately that a little while ago thev held a confidential meeting with the idea of asking you if you would allow Doris to become a sort of * Daughter of the Regiment.’ Nothing definite was arrived at, but Captain Richardson—just like him—offered to guarantee quite a large sum towards Doris’s education, and all the rest said they would gladly help, Almost immediately afterwards, Captain Richardson—it seems so silly calling him that, when we always speak of him as plain Dick-a-Dick was called home on urgent private affairs and took three months’ leave. I have just learnt in confidence that before he left he asked one of the other captains to take up the matter of ‘adopting’ Doris. There has beer iother meeting, and they have written to Dick-a- Dic asking him to call on you in the name of the Regiment aud put the matter before vou. So at any moment you may have a visit from Dick-a- Dick. T only hope he will not make a muddle of it, and that you will accept, and that it will all be arranged comfortably and happily. But Dick-a-Dick is so shy where women are concerned that he is sure to say the wrong thing unless yon give him a helping hand’ Te oh BAN a9] oo ae . + ~ <== S$ “*T HAVE ONLY JUST GOT MY INDIAN MAIL,” H ENQUIRINGLY. It goes without saying that Phyllis Onslow was deeply touched by the good-heartedn of her late husband’s brother office more especially of hes) peo Richardson, from whom Major Onslow had, she knew, borrowed money, and who had always been particularly kind to her and to little Dori 3ut, somehow, Phyllis could not bear the thought of her child becoming a source of expense to these good fellows. She felt she could manage somehow, and she wou/d manage, come what might, to avoid accepting what was, after all, only charity in another form. None the less, she was truly grateful to them all, and especially to that particular one, whom, somchow, she still found herself thinking of as Dick-a-Dick. While she was trying to correct this unseemly familiarity even in her thoughts, the cab containing the individual in question stopped at the door, and Dick-a-Dick, looking particularly shy and ill at ease, was ushered into the room. After a few pre- inary greetings , seeing that her visitor was becoming embarrassed, said, gently and simply, ‘I daresay you will be surprised, Captain Dick—I mean Richardson—if I tell you that I know why you have come to see me.” Richardson was sur- prised, and he showed it. But Phyllis went on serenely : “It is too, too kind of you, but I want vou not to say another word about it. I will write to you in a day or two, when I hope to feel a little less upset by all your goodness than I am just now. But, in the meantime, please don’t mention the subject again. Let us talk about the dear Regiment.” So they talked about the dear Regiment for about half-an-hour, and Dick-a-Dick, who had been gallantly, but quite ineffectually, struggling to get rid of his embar- rassinent, rose to go. Rather glumly he shook hands with Phyllis, em- braced little Doris, who stood at the front door shouting out with much effrontery, ‘‘Come back soon, Dick - a- Dick,” and told the cabman to drive to the club. Arrived at theclub, he asked mechanically for his letters, and noticing one from a brother officer, opened it and looked to see if it contained any news of importance. Apparently it did, for Richardson’s face, which had been wearing a very queer expression, sud- denly began to clear. A few minutes later he once more in a ansom speeding towards s. Onslow. Readmitted to the tuffy littleroom, Captain Dick-a-Dick, evidently under the influence of strong emotion, became, to the pretty widow’s intense surprise, rather voluble. “I have only just got my Indian mail,” he said, and Phyllis looked at him enquiringly for furtherexplanation, ‘It looks as if you thought I came to you this afternoon in the name of the Regiment to ask vou to let us adopt Doris?” “Of course, that was what I thought you came about,” replied Mrs. Onslow. ‘1 had a letter ing that I was to expect you.” “It wasn't that at all,” Dick-a-Dick said, very earnestly. “I came on my own account to ask you to let me be a father to Doris. There was something said before I left about asking you to let Doris ‘Daughter of the Regiment,’ and at one time [ thought it would good plan, as I didn’t believe I could ever persuade you to think iything else. But on the way home I made up my mind to ask you to marry me, and that was the question I wanted to put.” Phyllis Onslow by this time was quite as embarrassed as her wooer had been on his first visit. Luckily little Doris came running into the room, delighted at seeing her favourite again so soon. Dick-a-Dick took the child up and kissed her tenderly. Then he turned to Phyllis and said, with more boldness than any of his lady friends would have given him credit for, **You refused the other offer before it was made 1 begin to think you are going to accept tuis one.” Phylhs began to think so too, ND PHYL [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, | 10

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. _ Souvenir d’Automne. A POEM IN PROSE, BY ARTHUR ANNESLEY RONALD FIRBANK. HE leaves are falling by the side of the wood. _ Slowly, like a flight of lingering birds, they tremble on the brown damp branches, then fall, whirling through the grey air, to lie motionless upon the hard ground, as though stunned from the distance of their fall. Surely, at the foot of the trees that they once made green, which now in the misty air rise like skeletons from the sodden earth, the Jeaves are lying as though in Purgatory, waiting for the wind to scatter them to the North, to the South, to the East, to the West, as 7, ships are scattered on the sea by the storm. Yet, whilst they wait, half dead, half living, all gold and strange, upon the dew-white grass, must they not regret the spring, when all the world shone fair, and glad, and new? Must they not look up with wondering glances to where, not long ago, they hung upon the warm brown bougl and shook their green, and whispered to the daffodils and violets that grew beneath their shade ? Alas! where now the daffodil? Where now the violet? Then, in that happy time, they did not think it wonderful to feel the first hot kiss of the morning sun, or receive the cooling silver of the evening moon. Nor did they realise their happi- ness on those long still nights, when — the whole forest, in its mighty strength of living green, vied in numbers with the countless stars; they in their stately pride, forgot that this still sweet life must have its end. And oh! in that one long month of June, the longing of each branch, as_ night drew nigh, to have the nightingale to sir amidst its leaves! Each bough would wait, like molten silver wreathed in shining dew; but x Q so late came she, the wondrous nightingale, that the z or ee tired, expectant violets closed their leaves and _ fell. KL pig . . . Yet violets never smell so sweet as when they die, Then all the night, until glad colours filled the widening East, the trees would weep soft tears of dew. For the nightingale sang of the coming of Death, and of great sorrows that the leaves could not then understand, yet which touched them with a feeling of remote and tender grief, as we ourselves are touched by music, yet scarcely knowing why. But now, as they lay prone and still upon the ground, under a sky whiter than a field of snow, they found the interpretation to the nightingale’s song, they understood at last the burden of the bird's soul’s cry, of the little bird with the passionate warm voice, that had once sung to them of Death and the passing away of all things, and they wondered as they lay, afraid and cold, waiting to be parted from one another by the rising wind, where the nightingale could be. [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] i

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. BY MOSSY BANK AND FOOTPATH. RET TIS CORP e oT he. Leos aN ey a ae ait ae a oe aay ‘ies Ls Dae ee ee BY THE RIVER BANK, “Came winter, clothéd all in Frieze.''—Spenser, (From a copyright photograph by Frith)

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dev. 2nd, 1905. The Price of Freedom. A LEGEND OF ST. HELENA. By CHARLES GLEIG. N a certain evening in the year 1818, about an hour before sunset, a boat belonging to the American schooner “ Mary FE. Wiggins” pulled into James Bay and landed the skipper of that vessel. The day had been hot, but now, as Captain Trigys landed, the town was completely shaded from the ning sun by the precipitous hills towering above it. Viewed from a little distance, the island of St. Helena resembles a ginger-bread cake gnawed by mice, and floating in an immensity of dark blue sea, The dull brown of its steep sides, in contrast with the dazzling blue of the sea, affords rest to the eye; and yet the sombre barrenness of the rock will inevitably recall the lings of the great Corsican against his prison- house. Upon this sun-dried, frowning island, one is forced to remember, Napoleon Bonaparte, once master of Europe, fretted out his amazing life, fulfilled his amazing destiny. Time, which softens for us the faults and vices of the great, may cause modern Englishmen to deplore those restrictions which embittered the necessary confinement of the Man of Destiny. Looking from seaward upon these rugged cliffs one is prone to marvel that such harsh restrictions upon the comings and goings of the fallen despot should have been held necessary. One remembers the two frigates that cruised perpetually in the offing ; the rope of troops around Longwood ; the iron railings set up round the house; the troopers who dogged his rides; the boundaries set to his walks. Surely, one reflects, this prison-house should have been secure, without need of clanking the fetters, or the fussy insolence of a boorish Governor? But was it so? The episode which I am going to relate may sugyest a doubt. Dismissing — his boat, Captain Lucas B. Triggs walked briskly into the town, pausing at the fir hotel for — refresh- ment. In appear- ance the captain S$ bony, hatchet-faced, keen-eyed, and weather worn to the verge of ugliness. There s no trace of nautical geniality about the man. He looked, indeed, like an underfed hawk, resolved to dine within the hour, d the ostler. “He'’sjust gone,” he replied. “Tarnation! aid the <i briefly. “Gone up to Longwood, I gues: on the hotel, and hur- ried up the steep path in pursuit of the sur- geon., He overtook Surgeon Barry . O'Meara near the summit of the hill, for the doctor, who was stout of figure, had paused to rest upon a low wall protecting the path from the ecge of the deep gully. The American skipper, disguising his hatred of Britishers, felt his way to the needed favour. He explained that he wished to see Count Bertrand, but had forgotten to obtain a pas “Well, Captain, I'll see what I can do for you,” said O'Meara, good-naturedly. ‘The rules are strict, but I dare say the officer of the guard will let you through. By the way, you sail to-night, I understand ? “When the moon rises,” returned the skipper, “I weigh anchor and let the ‘Mary E. Higgins’ rip.” “She has the look of a fast vessel, Captain.” “I allow she’s the quickest schooner of her size in creation,” returned the skipper, modestly. Resuming the ascent of the hill, they reached at length a plateau, upon which stood a wooden bungalow, enclosed within high railin “ There stands Longwood,” said O'Meara. “Ah! a poor sort of pig-sty for an Emperor. I guess Napoleon Bonaparte is learning to rough it.” “Yes; it’s a poor enough place,’ another house is being built for him.” “Sentries prowling round, too,” remarked the skipper. O'Meara shrugged his shoulders. “Sir Hudson Lowe considers the precaution necessary.” “T guess he's xactly a friend of yours?” hazarded the skipper. O'Meara changed the subject, drawing attention to the extensive view which their position commanded. They were standing some nine hundred feet above the sea-level. James Town lay below in the gully, looking like a toy settlement, with toy boats in its harbour. Away to leeward of the island the white sails of a British frigate were distinguishable. Another was hove to to windward. ‘The subaltern of the guard, after some hesitation, permitted the American skipper to accompany ©’ Meara to the house. The surgeon was an honorary member of the regimental mess, liked by the officers, ro “SILENCE us. agreed the surgeon. “But NAPOLEON COMMANDED. from the Colonel downwards. A French servant admitted them to Longwood, and conducted them to the dining-room. Count Bertrand and his wife, followers of the Emperor, were seated in ‘this shabby apartment, and tee Triggs was at once struck by the beauty of the lad She was still young, and tastefully dressed. Her manner was vivacious, and to these charms of person were added a slight knowledge of the English language and a disposition to be gracious to an American or. The Count was more reserved, but studiously polite. He seemed chronically depressed or bored; perhaps both. Speaking in her native tongue, Contesse Bertrand told O'Meara that the Emperor was indisposed, and had spent the afternoon in his own room. “T'll attend upon his Majesty,’ said the surgeon, and quitted the ng-rooml. The Contesse turned to the visitor. “I fear the Emperor will not receive,” she said. ““T guess he'd see me if he knew my business,’ confidently. The Conte: , manner and grew eager. “You have a message—a letter she demanded, Triggs lowered his voice.“ Better than that,” he said. “I've got the fastest schooner this side of the Equator, and I'm willing to give Napoleon Bonaparte a free passage if he can get aboard to-night.” The Count interposed. Have you credentials from our friends in France ?”’ he asked, suspiciousl r,” drawled the skippe! din replied Triggs, se threw aside her Socie » T have no credentials, But I sail to-night, and your iperor is welcome to a berth in my ship. Your motive in making this offer?” demanded the Count. “T'vean old score to settle with the darned Britishers. I'd like to have it known that Lucas B. Triggs of Ohio euchred the British Govern- ment.” The Contesse rose and spoke in low tones to her husband. Her agitation was evident. Soon she turned to the skipper, her face flushed and ager. ‘How could the Em or be got on board ?"" Triggs produced from his pocket a small phial. ‘That's a fairly strong drug.” hesaid. “You might contrive to give Dr. O'Meara a dose, and then pass the Em- peror through in the doctor's uniform. I came in here with the doctor, so they may expect to see us quit in company. My boat will be waiting at the landing steps. I guess it’s a pretty plan.” Before the plot had been fully discussed the conspirators were disturbed by a loud knocking upon the outer door. A servaut entered. “The Governor demands to see his Majesty,” he announe “Impossible! exclaimed Count Bertrand, excitedly. told Sir Hudson Lowe a hundred times that his Majesty will not permit these intrusions.” He went out to speak with the Governor, who had been detained in the hall; but Sir Hudson, impatient at this slight to his dignity, was already advancing toward the dining-room, and they could hear him rating the servants in loud and angry tones, “Conceal yourself, Captain, behind the curtains,” urged the Contesse. Triggs had hardly time to comply before the Governor pushed open the door. ‘Tell General Bonaparte that I insist upon seeing him,” he was saying. ‘I have a communication to make to him.” “Indeed, Sir Hudson, it is useless,” protested the Count. “Pook! pooh! sir,’ interrupted the Governor. ‘*Confound his twopenty airs of state. Deliver my message to General Bonaparte.” The Count merely shrugged his shoulders. “It has always been my aim,” said Sir Hudson, addressing the Contesse, *‘to treat General Bonaparte as lenieutly as my instructions permit. Why does he persist in evading interviews with me?” The Contesse smiled. ‘‘ Really, Monsieur le Gouverneur, I cannot he so discourteous as to offer an opinion.” Sir Hudson grunted and turned his back upon her, and at this point Count Bertrand returned, accompanied by O'Meara. ‘t The Emperor declines to receive, Sir Hudson,” he said. “If there is any message——"’ “ This is too much !"* roared the Governor with an oath. ‘Go back to Bonaparte and tell him that——” O'Meara quietly interposed. ‘“ Pardon me, Sir Hudson Lowe, but the Emperor is indisposed, and——" “BERTRAND, LOCK THE DOOR.” “T have i [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED] Digitized by G OO8 le

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. “Hinperor! What Emperor?” cried Lowe. ‘You forget yourself, Dr. O'Meara, Let me tell you, sir, that vour mode of referring to General Bonaparte is highly unbecoming in a British officer.” “To was about to say,” continued O'Meara, ‘that my distinguished patient — * Bonaparte! Bonaparte!” interjected Sir Hudson. “That my distinguished patient,” repeated O'Meara, “is suffering from a slight feverish attack, and cannot be subjected to the annoyance of an interview to which he is opposed.” “A mere excuse,” growled the Governor. ‘Take care, Dr. O’ Meara. T have reason to suspect your intimacy with Bonaparte.” “No man,” replied O'Meara, hotly, “ shall question my loyalty. You must substantiate this charge, sir. de!" roared the Governor. “I will see Bonaparte and note his state of health for myself.” Pushing his way past O'Meara and Count Bertrand, he knocked loudly upon the door of Napoleon's bedroom, Come out, General Bonaparte!”’ he screamed. ‘1, the Governor of this island, demand to see you. Come out, or by —— Tl kick the door down.” The voice of the Emperor was audible in reply. ‘I will shoot any man who dares to intrude upon me.” “Be warned, r Hudson Lowe,” Emperor will keep his word.” The Governor drew back and began to vent his spleen upon O'Meara, hectoring him in strident tones for encouraging the insolence of Bonaparte. “1 place you under arrest,” he cried. © T'll try you by court-martial. By heaven, I'll have no sneaking plotting against my authority.” “Your charge is false,” said O'Meara. “T challenge the fullest enquiry into my relations with the E smperor Napoleon.” “Consider yourself under arrest,” repeated the Governor, furiously. “Count. Bertrand,” he added, “1 will rid the island of you also.” Boorishly ignoring the presence of the Contesse, Sir Hudson clapped on his hat and quitted the room, slamming the frail door behind him. said Captain ‘riggs, emerging from concealment, “T guess that’s a very cheap line in Governors. He's got his knife into vou, Doctor, and if I were in your place—- The skipper was checked by the entrance of Bonaparte, whose bedroom adjoined the apartment. The usually serene face of the great soldier was clouded with anger he strode into the room, pistol in hand. He was dressed, as usual, in the uniform of the Imperial Guard. “So the gaoler has gone!” he exclaimed. ‘Well for him he did not cross my threshold. I say again, no man shall violate my pri That room, at least, be respected as my last entrenchment. By heavens, Bertrand, this is too much. J, Napoleon, to whom kings have sued for audience, to be pestered by this—this scribbler. Ah, Bertrand, my friend, why did I survive Waterloo?” The Contesse gently interposed. ‘Sire, do not agitate yourself,” she entreated. © Your glory cannot be tarnished by the insolence of this ill-bred man. Posterity will judge him.’ “Well, let us think no more of it,” said Napoleon. ‘“ But no, that is impossible, since our good O'Meara is involved. He means to ruin you, Hoctor. But who is this gentleman?” he broke off, eyeing the exclaimed the Count. The American captain, ‘sty the cask of wine.’ ae am pleased to receive you, Captain,” said Napoleon, extending his hand. Triggs shook it warm] ‘You should kiss the Emperor's hand, Me whispered Bertrand. Napoleon laughed. “No, no.” he said. 1 a Republican niyself once, Captain Tri Taberiss equality, and fraternity, el? Bah! I'll be bound there's no talk of equality on board your ship.” “IT guess [’'m Emperor aboard the ‘Mary E. Higgins,’ Sir,” said Triggs. ° soon as the jib’s hoisted, I clap the hatches on liberty, and put equality in irons.” “Good,” laughed Napoleon. “Captain, I thank you for your ts nt. And so you sail to-night? Ah! fortunate bel ae so soon to be leaving this cursed island.” He fell into a mood of abstraction, folding his arms upon his breast in the familiar attitude. Conte Bertrand sighed, and shot a glance at her husband. If vour Majesty permits.” said O'Meara at last, “I will take my leave. I beg, Sire, that you will drink your draught before sleeping.” Well, well, perhaps,” said Napoleon. “If your drugs were half as trustworthy as yourself I would always swallow thei.” “Stay a moment, Dr. O'Meara,” said the Contesse. “ This is my birthday, and you must drink my health.” “Ah ha! your birthday,” cried Napoleon. “Congratulations, my dear Contesse. Why was I not reminded of so happy an event ? Come, come, let us all take wine. We will drink to Madame Bertrand in the captain's Madeira.” So saying, the Emperor gallantly saluted the Contesse upon both cheeks. She, blushing with pleasure, began to fill some glasses that stood upon the sideboard. This done, she curtseyed to Napoleon and offered the tray to him. O'Meara she served last, easily contriving to drug his wine without exciting his attention. The Emperor proposed the toast in affectionate terms. — His followers were visibly affected. ‘You s Captain,” said) Napoleon, “the despot has still some friends. Posterity will do me justice, and will dem: und: ‘How did such a tyrant win’ the affection of his followers ¢ “If your Majesty had come to the United States of America,” said Triggs, “we'd have given you a better house than Longwood. The sight of these red-coats crawling round the fence makes me tired.” * Poor fellows! Itis not their fault,” returned the Eimperor. “1 love a brave soldier who has faced his baptism of fire, no matter of what nation. But what ails O'Meara?” he broke off. * Bring water — brandy. Quickly now. ‘Throw open the windows The surgeon. already atfected by the drug, had fallen to the floor. Napoleon hastened to ins side, aud began to unfasten his stock. © This is no fainting fit.’ he remarked. ‘Send for a surgeon.” “Sire.” cried the Contesse, “he is in no danger. The wine was drugged." She threw herself upon ber knees before Napoleon and revealed the plot “Good!” exclaimed the Emperor. © Good! Ttis well planned.” He paced the room, deep in thought. Suddenly he paused and faced. the skipper. “Your motive for aiding me, Captain Triggs?? he demanded sharply. Bertrand explained, “who sent your 16 {ALL RIGHTS R “of O'Meara. “T lost my ship and cargo in the War of Independence,” said Triggs. “T want to get even with the darned Britishers. Ud like the world to remember that Lucas B. Triggs euchred the English Government.” “Good!” exclaimed Napoleon again. ‘Til trust you. Bertrand, I take this chance. I will be free— Let me see. Let me reflect.” Again he paced the room, now and then putting a question to Triggs or Bertrand. “It is a chance,” he said. “a possibility. Ah,” he exclaimed with sudden excitement, “what day is this? Surely the fourteenth of June? Is it not so?” The Count assented. “ Marengo Day!" cried Napoleon, ‘ By heavens! my star serves me. Come, then, give me the umform, We shall succeed, Bertrand, we shall succeed. Once more I land in France. The troops rally round me. Again I march on Paris, and Louis flies before me. See, Bertrand ! the towns and villages ew sefe, The people ery ‘ Vive Wemipererir i “Vive le petit corporal !* + A bas les Bourbons!" rane ¢ calls me back. I not war, but France shall choose her king. By Marengo! if they want war, I will place my marshals upon throne in Europe “Your M y will pardoa me,” said Triggs, “but I guess we're losing time.” Napoleon did not heed him. He was looking at the prostrate body The fire of emotion faded from his face, leaving it full of weariness and of pain. “Sire, do not delay,” entreated the Contess:. © Poor O'Meara,” said Napoleon ; “he will be suspected —ruined. Give ne pen and paper. I must testify to his lovalty.” But as he sat down to write, a servant entered the room, followed closely by Sir Hudson Lowe. * The American skipper!” exclaimed Lowe. ** My information was correct then. Bonaparte in disguise, too ! A plot! An infernal plot! Holloa there! Guards! Help!” Napoleon presented his pistol. — “Silence he commanded. “Bertrand, lock the door. If you bellow again, Sir Hudson Lowe, I must shoot you.” The Governor, cowed by the threat, fell silent. “Listen, Monsieur le Gouverneur,” resuined Napoleon. “ A chance for me to quit this miserable island presents itself. I wear, as you see, the uniform of Surgeon O'Meara. He lies there, drugged —ignorant of the plot.” Lowe interrupted him. ‘Do you think Iam to be gulled by this absurd taler” he sneered. “He 1s your accomp! You hear me, O'Meara. [am convineed that you hear what [ai y? “Mon Dieu! I tell yew he is drugged,” cried Napoleon. “ Examine him. Convince yourself of his innocence.” “TY have formed my opinion,” replied the Governor, doggedly. “His treachery shall be adequately punished, 1 promise you.” At this moment O'Meara began to stir and moan. ‘The effect of the drug is already passing off,” anxiously. Lowe smiled sardonically. Napoleon rose and paced the room in evident perplexity. His followers entreated him to be gone. He paid no heed to them, ©The honour of a Navy surgeon against the destinies of France,’ he muttered. “After all, Sire, he is an Englishman,” pleaded the Contesse. “One does not consider the nationality of a friend,” returned Napoleon. Enough. I have decided.” He turned to the skippee and offered his hand. ton board vour schooner, Captain-- and cut the cable. Farewell NVOVALE Triggs, with an awkward bow, kissed the Emperor's hand.‘ Sir,” he sard, ou are doing a big thing. I guess the Recording Angel will log it'in red ink on the credit side of the ledger.” As Captain Triggys quitted the room O'Meara recovered con- sciousness and raised his head. What's wrong ?” he asked. Have Thad a fit?” “A fit of treachery,” remarked the Governor. ‘ You, at least, cannot escape me.” “You persist in this intention of bringing Dr. O'Meara before a court-martial ? ed Napoleon, uneasily. “OF course,” replied Lowe. “But [have already given you my word that he is no party to the plot.” “T do not accept your word.” “And 1,” said Napoleon, sternly, “do not permit my word to be doubted. Bertrand, bring another sword. | Dr. O'Meara, you will oblige me by acting as second to Sir Hudson Lowe. “Pooh ! Ido not approve of duclling,” said the Governor. “I am not a fencing mas‘ “Nor I,” said poleon. “IT have not fenced these twenty vears, so we are well matched. Take your choice of these swords. Kither will suit me. Perdi! Ishall enjoy a game of pig-sticking. Come, Sir. ns garde.” Lowe made no response. “I ca Bonaparte,” he said, sullenly. © 1 am your custodian. require of ne “An admission in your own handwriting of the innocence of De. O'Meara as asserted already upon my word of honour.” “Give me a pen.” growled Lowe. wood!” said Napoleon. Honour is satisfied, and there will be no pig-sticking this evemng.” Sir Hudson wrote a few sentences at the dictation of the Emperor. “There, O'Meara,” said Napoleon he handed him) the paper. “There will be no more heard of this affair. We have all been dreaming. As for the skipper, he will talk, but who will credit the tales of a mariner? Bah! nobody.” O'Meara raised the Emperor’s hand to his lips." Sire,” he said, “T shall never forget.” “And you must forgive the little Contesse for drugging your wine,” said Napoleon. sinilingly. ‘Come, I will make atonement for her inhospitable action. I will drink vour drugs to-night. And so, good-night, O’ Meara. “My faithful friends,” he added, turning to his own followers, ‘I will also bid vou good-night. Ah! my httle Contesse, it was well planned, but the price of freedom was too high. Bertrand, you will entertain Sir Hudson Lowe in this room for an hour.” Thus, with every appearance of unruffled calm, Napoleon retired to his own chamber. When he had shut out the world, he threw open the window and stood looking out across the ocean in the direction of France. So ended the anniversary of Marengo. said Napoleon, nnot fight with you, General What do you ERVED.]

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. “THAT MAN SCOTT.’ By ELIZABETH M. MOON. RS. CARLILE sat in one of the reclining chairs in the verandah, gazing over the links with a very gloomy expres- sion un her hard, handsome face, and a pair of eyes that saw nothing of the glories of sea and mountain. r over, Griselda was playing golf with a little man in a shabby brown Norfolk coat, who had taken the place of her former teacher, the groundsman, incapacitated the last weck or two by a sprained ankle. Griselda thought of nothing but golf now, Mrs. Carlile told herself discontentedly ; she had no patience with her. She drew a letter out of her pocket and turned to the postscript and read it over again, though already she knew it by heart. “By the by, Mr. Benjamin really seemed to feel Griselda’s departure at first, but he is now consoling himself with the youngest Stewart girl; a pert little hussy, but undeniably pretty and cre. The youngest Stewart yvirl was only eighteen—an age that was undoubtedly charming in the eyes of an elderly man like Joseph Benjamin—-and Griselda wes thirty-two! Mrs. Carlile had so schooled herself to believe that her niece was under that fatal age that the fact that she was beyond it came upon her now and again with a disagree- able shock. She luoked her age, too, that was the worst of it. ‘Ten or twelve years in society, fighting unremittingly for a reliable settle- iment, had not passed over her without leaving their betraying marks upon her. Girl after girl had come out; danced through a on or two and passed into matronhood, but Griselda had been left behind, And just when there a chance of something tangible offering when Joseph Benjainin had been conspicuous in his attentions, lavish in his floral offerings, and they were beginning to expect his dark Jewish face to appear wherever they went, Griselda had the utter thoughtlessness to break down in health. Not an acute and interesting illness, that might have drawn forth anxiety and brought matters to an i but a state of health that made her look old and worn, and sitated a move to a fresh and bracing atmosphere, and an absence of all gaiety. Mrs. Carlile had certainly expected that her niece’s Jewish adinirer would follow them down to Rhyn, but though he had sent flowers twice, and made polite enquiries, he had not shown the slightest desire to join them, in spite of Mrs. Carlile’s hints. As for Griselda, she did not seem to give a passing thought; her new hobby filled her unnd entirely Nearly every one who came to Rhyu was enthralled by the magic of golf on those wondrous links—swept by the winds from mountain and sea, and a day or two after her arrival Griselda had fallen a victim --a languid one at first, but gaining strength and enthusiasm with every hour. So wrapped up was she in her pastime that she had taken the desertion of her admirer with almost indifference. She had remarked pityingly when the postseript had been read out to her that morning: “That poor little girl! She is too pretty and young for such a marriage.” Then she had swallowed her breakfast hurriedly and gone off to the lin Mrs, Carlile felt herselfa very ill-used woman indeed. She put up her gold lorgnettes and watched Griselda and her partner coming towards her. The man in the brown coat was evidently satisfied with the progre: s pupil, for Griselda wa: ing in a pleased way, and speaking quite animatedly, but with a familiarity that made Mrs. Carlile frown. It put this shabby, shy littie man, with his closely cropped head and hisquick, bright eyes in a wrong position. It was very foolish of Griselda. He had stopped now to explain something —he had taken a club trom his caddie to illustrate his meaning, and his little audience were watching him with rapt attention. Viewed from Mrs. Carlile’s present position Griselda looked a mere girl, She was a study in brown, and her rough Tam-o-Shanter suited her light hair admirably. The air had effected a marvellous transformation—her cheeks were quite rosy and had filled up. There was a look of vigorous life in every movement. If only Benjamin could see her now with the setting of sea and mountain! Mrs. Carlile began to feel a sort of toleration for those hitherto despised features, they formed such exquisite details in the Griselda picture. If only Benjamin could see her! And why not? Desperate straits required desperate remedie: Mrs. Carlile shut up her lorgnettes with a little snap of resolution. She had made up her mind. “Won't you come into the pavilion and have a cup of tea?” Griselda was saying to the little man urgently. © We have had a long afternoon. Oh, no!—it has not seemed at all too long—but I am thirsty for a cup of tea, aud you said that you liked a cup about fv But, with a quick glance at the stony expression in Mrs. Carlile’s face, he refused, though with a wistfulness that said how: much he would have liked to have accepted. He took off his cap, showing his short fair hair, that stood on end obstinately, and gave him anu oddly boyish look, and went off to the locker-room with the caddies, “Griselda, are you quite mad?” “Why?” asked Griselda, with a sprightly flip of the gloves in her hand. “You actually invited that man Scott to take tea with me.” “*No, with me—you need not have sat at the same table with him.” There was rather an angry sparkle in Miss Carlile's eyes. “ And you would have shaken hands with him, such a preposterous thing? Fortunately he knew his place and iguored your mistaken familiarity.” F A ‘His place? What is his place?” Griselda asked, languidly. The sparkle in her face was quenched, and the roses had faded. She had taken off her hat, and the bright light from the window showed up some tired lines about her mouth and eyes, that the sparkle and colour of a short time ago had smoothed away. Mrs. Carlile fixed her sharp eyes upon her, and exclaimed irrelevantly : Heavens! I believe vou're getting grey!” “That would not be surprising,” said Griselda, mildly. “T must take you to Penelope’s when we go back and get your hair tinted.” Griselda shrugged her shoulders. “If your hair is tinted,” said Mrs. Carlile, eveing her critically, “and you manage to keep the colour you had a few minutes ago, vou need not fear that Stewart girl after all.” : “T had rather keep my bair as it is,” said Griselda, meekly. “ Lam utterly weary of shams—they are out of place here.” “Humpa! Agreat many things are topsy-turvy here —your making an equal of that little Scott, for instance. It would be extremely awkward if anyone we knew came here.” “Why should I not? He is a gentleman.” “Agentleman! A counter-jumper, aping his superiors with his absurd manners. The sooner Haswell gets over his sprain the better. I don’t care for you roaming about with this man.” “He is a gentleman,” said Griselda. “ More of a really gen//e-man than anyone that I have met.” The little cream jug in her hand trembled with the eagerness of her partisanship.” “He is poor, doubtless; but [am_ poor myself.” “You are J/iss Cardile, and you need not be poor if you play vour cards in a sensible manner.” Griselda went on eating her bread and butter with rather a dogged air. *‘And if you don’t, there is nothing for it but to give up the house in Curzon Street and retire to some hole and corner on the Continent. Perhaps.” with a grim smile, an Knglish workhouse would offer the best refuge. I am getting too old for exile. There is one thing very certain, [ can't keep up as we are very inuch longer.” Griselda had heard this all so often; but, notwithstanding, she shrivelled under it into a worn and faded replica of the woman on the links, “If we could only stay here--—” “God forbid !” ejaculated the elder woman, fervently. _ “Since we came here,” continued Griselda, fingering the gloves lying on the table beside her, “I have seen so clearly what a wasted, unsatisfying life mine has been.” “Fudge! And is your precious golf satisfying ?” “T wasn't thinking of golf,” said Griselda, gravely. “Don’t talk such childish nonsense. Where is that woman? Ring the bell for more cream.” Mrs. Carlile had a disturbed air. She was afraid that she was going to have trouble with Griselda. She was more determined than ever to inake an effort to bring Joseph Benjamin down to Rhyn. It was a weck before she could put on paper the substance of the matter she had concocted in her mind; but when the letter was written it satisfied even her, It was short and friendly—men hate to be compelled to wade through voluminous epistles—but it was Machiavelian in its subtleness. The man who could read it and not feel in his innermost conscience that he had gone too far in his attentions to retreat with honour would be dense indeed. _., But, for a few moments after dropping this masterpiece into the pillar-box, she suffered a few real qualms of her easy-going conscience —a feeling of degrading humiliation that she should have been the secker. Then she dismissed the disquieting thoughts with her usual lnperiousnes: And so it cme to pass that one afternoon, just as Miss Carlile and her partner had completed their ninth hole, she looked up and sawa tall man with a dark Jewish face coming out of the pavilion with her aunt. The black, heavy-lidded eves of Benjamin took in the scene before him with quick appreciation. Griselda, rosy as a girl, in a short brown dress, the gracefulness of her figure—the air of perfect health in her alert movements. Miss Carlile’s colour faded, and she stiffened into rigidity when she recognised him; but the Israelitish face wore a satisfied expression. Mrs. Carlile had not deceived him—her niece had improved. His attentions had not been empty ones; he had fully intended ‘to make Griselda his wife; but he had taken alarm at her look of ill-health. He had no sympathy with invalidism, and it would not have suited his books at all to have saddled himself with a delicate wife. But now that fear had passed. She was just the wife for him—not too young, well-born, and well-bred, and he was neither. He half-closed his eyes and took leisurely stock of her. He bad only to put the formal question. Yes, he was uncommonly glad that he had come down; it would not be a futile journey. He had learnt his full value. But who was this man? He regarded him with sudden suspicion, and repeated his question aloud to Mrs. Carlile. “Oh, you mean Scott—Mr. Scott? Only a—a person who has been teaching Griselda—I assure you she is quite an enthusiastic golfer now.” “ Not one of the Sussex Scotts ?"” “Good gracious,no!” Mrs. Carlile was shocked at the suggestion. “*A mere nobody.” “Then I am not likely to know him, eh? Thought at first his face was familiar.” He went up to Griselda with a joviality that showed satisfaction both with himself and with her. He admired the quiet dignity with which she greeted him, although its coolness rather piqued him. He revenged himself by the insolence of his stare at her companion. But the little man was fully equal to it. He returned his gaze with a steadi- ness that made the other turn away—then his bright searching eyes went quickly to Griselda’s disturbed face with a look of pity. Helifted his cap with a courteous inclination aud moved away. Clearly there was to be no more golf that afternoon. Rather to his surprise, Mrs. Carlile followed him with an unusually affable sinile. “We are deeply in your debt, Mr.—er—Mr. Scott, for your kind assistance to Miss Carlile. I do not think that as long as our friend remains she will have any leisure for golf—especially as he does not play himself, and we go back to town next week.” Which, the little man thought to himself, was equivalent to a dismissal for good. “Very well,” he said, quietly. Again she stopped him as he was moving away. [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] 18

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Supplement to THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY, Dec. 2nd, 1905. * But you must really allow us to show our appreciation of your services in some way—we cannot remain in your debt.” “It is sufficient recompense that Miss Carlile considers that I have been of some slight service to her.” Carlile persisted in her patronage, keeping. meanwhile, a atch on the couple standing a short distance away. “You have a sister, I hear from my niece; cannot I be of some assistance to her? If she is a governess I might be able to find a “You are too good,” said the litle man, looking away fcom her quickly.‘ But my sister has already an excellent situation.” “Oh, well.” She dismissed him from her presence with a haughty inclination of her head. The two caddies walking behind him thought they heard him laugh to himself as they followed him to the club-house, but his face was very stern and sad as he paid them for their services, and he went off without his customary chat with them. It was rather a pale and limp Griselda the little man would have failed to recognise his late companion—who walked on the Sea Drive with Benjamin the following forenoon. Benjamin had been twice on the verge of a proposal the evening before, but her manner had not encouraging; her reluctance to give him an opportunity increased desire for possession. But he was certain of his answer. He spoke t, and waited for her “ Yes” with a look of smiling assurance. selda looked at the bold, confident face before her. Three months ago her answer would have been in the affirmative—for the sake of the good things, the ease of life, that such an answer would have brought her—but now--. She swept her eyes over the cea, and followed the flight of some seagulls flying over the links. Then her eyes came back to the man’s face with a singularly pure look. And she said “No,” gently and firmly. He refused to believe it. His anger made him coarse. “Pon my soul, this is uncommonly shabby treatment! I was led to believe that your answer would have been very different, Miss Carlile. You, yourself, led me to look for something ditferent—and, of course, you were aware of the tenor of your aunt’s letter two or three days ago.” “ Did she write to vou? Did she bring you here?” asked Griselda, in crimson distress. ‘That was very wrong. I did not know any- thing about it.” “You knew of my intentions three months ago,” said the angry man. ‘Both you and Mrs. Carlile were fully aware.” “Tam very sorry. Some day you will be glad that my answer is ‘No.’ It would not be right for you——” “T am willing to take all risks “Or for me—now.” He stared at her hard, and an ugly look came into his dark face. “T see; I fully comprehend. There is a rival in the field. Mrs. Carlile should have discovered that before she sent for me.” “You have no right to say this!” she retorted, with some spirit. “But you do not deny it? I had my suspicions yesterday, and perhaps I am right; and, if so, I am not flattered by vour preference. At any rate, I need not waste your time or my own. I have au engagement in town in the morning, so I will say good-bye now.” He left her dumbly thankful that he would never now have it in his power to tyrannise over her or chill her with his sneers. But more than this: he had held a glass to her own heart, and shown her what was written there. The Carliles left Rhyn hurriedly. Griselda had not even time to say farewell to the links. And as they drove from the hotel she caught a glimpse of a little man in a shabby coat staring after them in speechless consternation. She sighed as she leaned back in the carriage ; and Mrs. Carlile heard the sigh and recognised Mr. Scott, and, putting two and two together, devoutly thanked Providence that in ten minutes Rhyn and its nonsense would be left far behind. About a fortnight after their returu to town Griselda was sitting listlessly one night at a crowded reception. Beside her Mrs. Carlile was chatting with the pretty young wife of a Cabinet Minister. Lady Dacre was an important and influential little dame, and Mrs. Carlile was in one of her happiest moods. Griselda was watching the scene before her with lack-lustre eyes. She felt so out of tune with a scene that a few short months ago would have given her pleasure. And then without any warning she was transported suddenly to the links at Rhyn. She stared in dazed wonderment, for coming towards her was little Mr. Scott. Tady Dacre felt ler start, and looked round at her transformed face with a little smile. “You know my brother, then, Miss Carlile?” “Your—brother?. That is Mr. Scott—I—met——” “Oh, then, Jack has been masquerading, has he?” Her brilliant eves went from one face to the other. ‘Jack, you must let me introduce you to Miss Carlile properly.” “There is no need,” said ‘ Mr. Scott,” taking Griselda’s hand in his and smiling gladly into her bewildered eyes. ‘“ Miss Carlile and I know each other well.” Mrs. Carlile sat bolt upright and stared at him with a face as scarlet as the flowers on her ample bosom. She humbly prayed that the sofa whereon she sat would descend through the floor and hide her from those bright eyes. Mr. John Scott Lumley—the owner of iniles of coalfields, and of half-a-dozeu great houses !—a man whose eccentricities consisted of his hatred of society, and his desire to improve and cheer the lives of his workmen. And it was for Lady Dacre that she had almost offered to find a situation. If the story ever got out she would fly out of England. But it never did. ‘The little man was as kind-hearted as he was chivalrous, but his eyes never met Mrs. Carlile’s without a twinkle in them that never failed to humble her imperiousness. And the following autumn he married Griselda—a rejuvenated happy faced Griselda—and they spent their honeymoon at Rhyn, golfing on the links. {ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.) “Here, Give Over, MisTER; You'RE SpolLinc THE IcE!” “Gott in Himmer! Is 1r AN AVALANCHENESS?” (Reproduced trom original drawings by Starr Wood and John Hassall. 20

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VERNET-LES-BAINS A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms. etc.). Unique Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anamia. chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed, Casino, shooting (izard, As artridge, hare), fishing. For Illustrated Engi Brochare, apply to Kizcuiz Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. (Eastern Pyrenees, France.) Unique Winter Spa. DOVERCOURT BAY, essex, HOTEL ALEXANDRA. The Finest Health and Pleasure Resort on the East Coast. Delightful Climate. Bracing Air. The Hotel, which has recently been visited by H.M. KING, is luxuriously Furnished. Charming Situation. Facing the Sea. Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine. Tennis, Croquet. Motar Garage and Pit. 1 hour 40 minutes express from London. For Illustrated Tariff, apply A. H. THIEM, Proprietar. MAGIC POCKET GLASS. On this Glass you can see that which you desire to see. A real Parisian Novelty. Two Samples ‘sent post free for post MEBQIOK, 27, Boulevard 8t. Martin, PARIS EYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH. The Charmingly situated Seaside Resort on the Dorsetshire Coast EYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH, Unequalled {oF its Marine and Land Excurions.) Golfing and Fishing. VVEYMouTH. WEYMOUTH, Temperature higher than that of any other Seaside Resort, See daily reports, The “Country Life” Library of Sport. New Volume Now Ready. POLO PAST AND PRESENT. By T. F. DALE. Price 12/6 Net. CONTENTS: AnciznT Poto. ‘Tug Hurcincuam Cius Anp 1Ts_ INFLUENCE. ‘THe RangcaGH CLus AND THE EXPANSION oF PoLo. Tue GrowTH oF Poto in LONDON AND THE PROVINCES. Reoimentat Potro. Tus TRAINING OF THE Pony. ELEMENTARY Poto. ‘Tournament Poco AND Tram Pray. Umpires AND REFEREES. Tue Pony ann STABLE MANAGEMENT. Poto Pony Bregpinc. Tus Potro CLus—its APPLIANCES AND EXPENSES. RECOLLECTIONS OF TWENTY YEARS. Tuouents AND SUGGESTIONS ON HANDICAPPING, PoLo 1N AUSTRALIA. Poto Im AMERICA. Tue Ruves oF Potro in ENGLand. Tue Ruves oF THE INDIAN PoLo AssociATION. APPENDIX: Herlinghare Rules and Regulations; Bye-laws of the Ranelagh Cl County Polo Association ‘Rul les; Rules of the Irish County Ciub inion; Rules and Conditions of the County Polo Challenge Cup; Rules for the Regulation of the inter-Regimental Tournament, 1905; Rules of the Indian Polo Association ; Rules of the American Polo Association ; Rules of the New South Wales Polo Association; Results of Chief Tournaments; List of Polo Clubs in the United Kingdom. THE « COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY. Lilies for Engiish Gardens. Written anv COMPILED BY GERTRUDE JEKYLL. Price 8s. 6d. Net. Published at the Offices of ‘Country Lirz," LiwitEp, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C. ; and b: Ah pata Ltd. ey 7-12, ‘Southampton Street, Sera NEW PRACTICAL FRUIT BOOK. THE FRUIT GARDEN BY GEORGE BUNYARD, V.M. AND OWEN THOMAS, V.M.H. Price 21/- net, 507 pages. Size roin, by 7gin “THE FRUIT GARDEN” gives full instruc- tions for the culture of every fruit that is worth growing in Britain, either out-of doors or under glass, and, in addition, contains chapters upon the Value of Fruit Trees as Flowering Trees, Whole Fruit Preservation, Tropical Fruits and How to Grow Them, the Construction of Fruit Houses, Fruit Trees in Pots, Injurious Diseases and Insects, Fruit Culture in America, France, and the Channel Islands, etc. Review of “ The Fruit Garden " from the R.H.S. Journal for May, 1904. Without any doubt the best book of the sort yet published. There is aseparate chapter for every kind of fruit,and each chapter is a book in itself— there is, in fact, everything that anyone can need or wish for in order to succeed in fruit growing. The book simply teems with illustrations, diagrams and outlines. The diagrams on pruning are particularly admirable ; we cannot speak too highly of them, and from them anyone should be able to teach him- self to be an expert pruner. The book winds up with roo pages of outline drawings, which should be wonderful aid to identification. ** THE FIELD,” February 27th, rgo4. “written by Practical Experts. . . in all thirty chapters, and these contain practi- cally all that is really essential for the reader to know as to the modern methods em- ployed in the selection, culture, protection, and increase of trees, and the harvesting, storing, or preserving of fruit as grown in the gardens or fruit farms of to-day." Published at the Offices of ‘Country Lire," LimitEp, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; snd by Gzorcz Newnss, Ltp., 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C.

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THE KING AND HIS Dec. 9th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. | Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, GLASCOW, Special Quotations to Golf Clubs, “COLONEL BoGey” WHISKY. Ola. Carriage Paid. Guaranteed 7 Years 42/- per Dozen. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Wituin Two Minores' Wack oF GotrF Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS 1 minute's walk from Golf of every description, including Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56 Terms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset LLELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWAL links and station).—Furnished HOUS linen, to LET; two large sitting room dressing room, bathroom.—"' T.B.H.," LL (close to golf 2, with plate and bedrooms, one velyns,"" Uxbridge. SOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf Links)—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room; electric light and telephone.—Apply to Mrs, Koxinson, on Property. “ QN THE BOURNEMOUTH CiARe: LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire, LAKE HOTEL, The Hotel, standing about ooft. above the sea level, is sityated an the Eppynt Hills, lacking down oneaf the most begutfl valleys in Walt The Golf Links of the LI Wells Golf reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional be i constantly in attendance. e Barium Springs give rel eu- fammarch in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Med from ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade, Com, fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cotiee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. ' Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Héte, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Propriktor THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLE RE-FURNISHI , by Marte & Co., of London. A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners Golf Links within easy distance. Fishing in the Broads. ‘Larift extremely moderate. | BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. a Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Separate Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Private Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare. Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Satyrday to Monday, 3s/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained fram Thos. Caok, Ludgate Cireys, or any af their offics. Resident Praprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: ' Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON, First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; recent; rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two pattie, greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the otel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C.C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL, THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED Gotr Linxs oF 18 Hores close To Hore, SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For particulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: “ Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill, THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor, Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within ti. minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. thy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing Shooting, and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour, Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terins, 2guineas per week, according toroom. Week-end, 1 guinea. From jos. Winter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visito Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.''—W. J. Partripce (late of the principal Goldfields of the World). No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'héte dinner. Saturday until Monda) morning, £1 18. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable being on sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, MANAGER, Gro. Newnes, LtD., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. iv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905. OLFERS’ GUIDE. PNEUMATIC GOLF BALL TEN ROUNDS WITH ONE BALL. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. DRIVES FURTHEST. APPROACHES SUREST. PUTTS DEADEST. 2/- each, plus postage. VULCAN WORKS, ST. THOMAS ST., S.E. SUNNINGDALE GotF Links, ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. ' SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Green and Warm in Winterand Cool in Summer). “Is it a Private House or an Hotel?" is the question I asked Hiyeeit. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary ote eautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its | model tarm (pertect in its way), is an ideal home, and perfect in every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels.” ‘The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- priet srs to make a new departure. ‘The Berystede” is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent bunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars BA ly to the MANAGEREss, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. ‘elephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at PER 8/= DOZ. rosrice. Returned in 7 days. HASKELLS, ARLINGTONS, or RE-COVERE WIZARDS Post Free. PER 14/- DOZ. Post Free. We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-coverit Terms: CasH witH Orper. SpgctaL TRADE APPLICATION. Supplied. ERMS ON A. MACINTOSH & CO., Golt Ball Manufacturers, 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E. Tue Links, WuitLey Common, CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘Old Times * Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3o0ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, special revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750, SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjorntnc Gotr Links (18 :t0LEs). Larcest Hore in SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Mandsome Dining Hall, 67ft. Hong” Nutierous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, wirmingham, Leicester, etc. 1d Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham." National Telephone: No. 3. F, Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 2ooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marre & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moperate Tarirr. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel 'Bus meets Trains, Open all the year. Mrs, E, BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SEA.—''The Towers’’ Private Hotel.— Accommodation for over roo guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links. ‘‘The Towers’ octupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, Emmerson & Harris. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards. Moderate Termsen ._ Separate Tables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C, M. Carretu. Telephone, o1052, DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethefinest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C, Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Farst Class. 212 6 Friday to Monday Friday to Sunday i 2000 Saturday to Monday ... oo 200 These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light, Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains ON BLUNDvELLSANDS Links, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily equipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway." ZURICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,00oft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis ; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).—Manager, E. DIgELMANN. Tue Links, WesTon-suPeR-MarE. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invi porating watering place in the world. THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the princi and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Loange in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply MaNacer. Telegraphic Address—“‘ ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE." National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SBA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. Telegrams—"' Barton Hotet, New Mitton." ~ FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque cliffs of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steam boat Excursions, etc. Maaniricent Gor Links ADjoininc THE Hotar Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout Special cuisine. Table d'hote, Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, eto. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers, Ropert G. SETTERFIELD, Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, Manacer, Gzo, Newngs, L1p., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand) WiC, Vv.

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AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. Dec. 9th, 1905. T A E ‘K ING. THE MIXTURE WITH A 40 YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR MERIT AND PURITY, (MILD AND EXTRA MILD.) Dr. J. M. BARRIE says in **My Lady Nicotine”: “It is the only Mixture in London deserving the adjective ‘superb.’ ” Of all Tobacconists, or from CARRERAS, Ltd., LONDON. ; y Nature, science, and experience each contribute their best fi in the production of Lemco. y Lemco—the original and only genuine Liebiz Company's Extract The most concentrated form of beef goodness, OU ESE lth 7s PRESERVES the SKIN from the eftects of FROST and COLD WINDS, and counteracts the effects of HARD WATER. It entirely removes all re aaa! REDNESS, RITATION, and CHAPS, KEEPING THE SKIN SOFT, Mm SMOOTH ano WHITE fintons. 2 2a INVALUABLE For THE COMPLEXION. a i Bee eee ee sae Ree seer in carer Walking, ing, ‘orl: VW | . y {Dy Bottles, 1. 18. O4., and 2s. 6d. Of all Chemists and Stores. es J |} M. BEETHAM & St M. ni we) ELTENHA: SAVORY s MOORE'S BEST FOOD FOR. INFANTS AND INVALIDS Contains everything needed to build up brain, bone, and muscle. The Ideal Food for infants, invalids, and the aged.’ Used by Doctors in their own families, and also in the Koyal Nurseries of tngiand and kKurope. ‘* Savory & Moore's Best Food.” is supplied by all Chemists in tins i arge trial e sent Post free fae six . or . a . rea ‘aixpandl Pa order . Savory oore, Ltd., Chemists to.H.M. ae King and H.R, he Prince of Wales, 143, S k d K 1 t h Nh New Bond Street, London, W., to ait mentioning this paper. A 1C. toom an Le e. booklet giving useful information for mothers and nurses, post free on appl caton GRANDE: MAISON DE BLANC PARIS LONDON .w. 6:BOULEVARD ves CAPUCINES 62-NEW BOND STREET. CHRISTMAS PRESENIS Pin Cushions - Sachets - Handkerchiefs: Doylies - Lace Centre Pieces, etc vi.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (DECEMBER oth, 1905. KING EDWARD IN DORSET. THE KING A WEEHLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Price 6p. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 898th, 1905. VoL. XXI. No. 462. THE RIGHT HON. SIR HENRY CAMPBELL-BAN NERMAN, Who has consented to take up the reins of Government owing to Mr. Balfour's resignation. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Elliott and Fry.)

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Dec. 9th, 1905, EDITORIAL, sf TO CONTRIBUTORS, — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions, Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he Vol. XXI. No. 462. THE KING. & THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY. THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Saturday, Dec. 9, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. If it is desired that rejected photographs should be returned, a sufficiently stampedand directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—“' RURICOLIST,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7]-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Kvents. PER HE KING AND SMITHFIELD.— From the earliest days of Smithfield, when first the fair of Bartholomew was held there, traffic in cattle and live- stock has been its speciality, and the visit of King Edward to the Smithfield Club's Cattle Show at Islington this week is reminiscent of those visits that Royalty and nobility of which Fitzstephen, writing in the twelfth cen- tury, tells us.‘ There were prancers, draught horses, hacks, and charging steeds, the last being those used as race-horses,” he says, and “there could be found a trotting- horse for an esquire or an ambling horse worthy to be a knight’s gift to a lady.” And in the same place there was a market for the sale of peasants’ wares, implements of husbandry of all kinds, pigs and cows, oxen, plough mares and cart and some with foal. Of King Edward’s own in- terest in agricultural shows there is no mares, MARE, them at Christmas time, and that something is done to brighten the darkness of the winter days for the aged poor who live in the Royal Borough. Windsor, one may almost say, is a bome of charity, for more good schemes have emanated from the riverside residence of the Royal Home of Britain than from almost any other palace or mansion in the Kingdom. Windsor ever since 1349 has been the head- quarters of the Corporation of the Military Knights of Windsor, or Poor or Alms Knights, as they have been variously called, and this PER TERRAM. of the trust devoted to the Travers Pensions, which are well known to Naval men. All that it is in their power to do, King Edward and Queen Alexandra have done, both this year and last, to help the aged and unemployed. Tue New ZeALanD REPRESENTATIVE Foot- BALL Team formed the reason for a memorable gathering on the Sydenham slopes on Saturday last. They were there for the purpose of playing the represen- tatives of the Motherland at a game which years ago the latter had introduced through the medium of emigrating old Blues, Interna- tionals, and first- class club men into Nova Zeelanda, as Tasman named the islands. It is only natural, considering the boot shape of the North and South Islands which constitute the main- land of New Zealand, that foot- ball should become the national game, for such Rugby now need to speak to- is out there, and day. Winner of with little fear, numberless _ prizes, owing to the dash- medals, and cups, ing and hardy nature owner of some of of the Colonial, of the finest live- being ousted from stock in the favouritism by the world, his triumphs tamer Association at Islington, at game. The New Birmingham, at Zealanders, “ Sed- Park Royal, Nor- don’s boys” as wich, and, indee THE ITALIAN ROYAL FAMILY. they are sometimes everywhere he ex- King Victor Emanuel’s love of sport, which is shared by the Queen, is evidently inherited by the children, and called, won by hibits, are not in our illustration Princess Yolanda may be seen on the left-hand side riding astride, and Princess Maalda on 5 tries, or 15 points : a the right is similarly seated. The infant Prince of Rome is on the back of the donkey, and it is noteworthy that . ‘ merely traceable to Princess Yolanda has him in leading strings. to nil, against the unremitting (From a copyright photograph by Guigomt and Hossi, Milan.) the England fifteen efforts of his staff, but are in large part the result of his own keenness and interest in the matter. Tue King anp Winpsor’s Poor.—The poor of Windsor have every reason to be grateful to the King, for this year, as before, he is seeing to it that a gift of coal is made to corporation is the oldest military charity. Until 1892 there was a sister body in the Naval Knights, a distinct foundation under the bequest of Samuel Travers in 1724, and augmented by the will of Robert Braithwaite, a Naval officer, in 1805. Thirteen years ago this establishment was abolished, and the income 262 on a muddy and heavy ground, quite unsuited to their style of play. They have now defeated Scotland, Ireland, and England, and go on next week to try conclusions with Wales. Experts consider that on a dry ground there will be only one side in it, and that in any case Wales will lose.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905. THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDAJA. NATIVE CHIEFS AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS. As the Royal visitors drove through Indore, along an avenue lined with British troops, Native cavalry, and Imperial Service troops, garlands of flowers were thrown into the carriage by the spectators. 7 ; a / & He wy y a i a THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES IN INDORE. The most interesting feature of the visit to Indore was the presentation to the Prince and Princess of the Begum of Bhopal, the only Order of the Indian Empire was conferred upon the Begum by the Prince of Wales. (From copyright photographs supplied by Messrs, Bolak,) Begum Princess of India. The 263

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND AIS THE MARCH OF EVENTS. KING HAKON TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE. Last week the new King of Norwa nis vita tallec THE GERMAN ROYAL FAMILY IN THE COUNTRY. The Kaiser and Kaiserin, with Prin oO} ng i it Wilhelmshihe with their suite. (

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th 1905. ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND. THE VICTORIOUS TEAM OF NEW ZEALANDERS Who beat England in the third International match at the Crystal Palace on Saturday by 15 points to mil. AN: INIERRUPTED RUSH BY THE ENGLISH FORWARDS. The English fifteen did not put up so good a fight as had been anticipated, but Raphael and Jackett both distinguished themselves, and Raphael, who held a roving commission to endeavour to spoil the Colonials’ combination, was in quite his old form. THE TEAM WHICH REPRESENTED ENGLAND. Three of the New Zealanders’ five tries were scored in the first half, and it was not until after the change of ends that the English team played up to anything like their real form. The attendance is estimated at some 50,000. (From copyrisit (photographs by} Russell, and the “Iilustrations\ Iureaw.) 266: :

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Dec. 9th, 1A, THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE past two or three weeks have been a_ period of much _ speech- making on the motor question, in connection with the inaugural banquets of the shows and the annual dinners of the Automobile Club and the Motor Union. Perhaps the most important of all was the speech of Mr. Fletcher Moulton, K.C., not merely because of its sound common-sense, but because the speaker is a probable member of the Government which may have to undertake the revision of the Motor-car Acts. The gist of Mr. Moulton's advice was that motorists should strive to secure that any future legislation should be of an elastic character, and leave as much as possible to be dealt with by local regulations and bye-laws. He said that if Parliament were to pass an Act containing hard-and-fast limitations, it might be twenty years before the Government found time to of this country who allow themselves to be the victims of prejudice instead of sternly and impartially carrying out the laws. Take care that in trying to get free you don’t hand yourselves over more and more to the mercies of such people.” The actual speed of a car in miles is a question of fact pure and simple; whether it is being driven to the public danger or not is largely a matter of opinion, which is apt to be decided very much in accordance with the prejudices of the particular tribunal before which the issue is tried. On the other hand, it must be remembered that in the present state of the law the motorist is subject to both a hard-and-fast speed limit and a very stringent furious-driving clause. The latter is already a constant menace to the most careful of drivers, and in many districts nearly every summons is taken out under Section t of the Act, the police relying on the anti-motor bias omnibus industry, the sum mentioned is, per- haps, not so far beyond the mark as would at first sight appear. I know, as a fact, that one big firm has 350 orders on its books, and that another is only seventy behind, while a third asserts, though with what truth T know not, that it sold 550 cars at Olympia. At any rate, there can be no question that those manufac- turers who have an up-to-date plant, and can turn out .cars in large numbers, should have an extremely prosperous year before them. From personal observation, I should say that the number of persons who actually ordered cars at Olympia is far less than those who will make their final choice during the next few months. Since the exhibition closed I have continually met people who have definitely decided to buy a motor, but have not yet recovered from the hopeless state of con- fusion into which they were thrown by their THE HANDY MAN AS A CHAUFFEUR. Preparing Rear-Admiral Percy Scott's Wolseley for a run. amend it. As a general scheme he recom- mended the abolition of the speed limit in the open country, and the empowering of the local authorities to enforce restrictions where the population or traffic is dense, such bye- laws to require renewal every three years, so that the education of public opinion in regard to speed might have its due effect. Mr. Moulton dwelt on one danger which is often realised by those who are otherwise in favour of a total abolition of all speed limits, on the ground that the only logical test of the propriety of any given pace is whether or not it constitutes a danger to the other users of the road. He said that the real difficulty before the motorist was not legislation, but its administration, and in this connection it is of interest to quote the exact words of an eminent lawyer and a prominent politician. “I regret to say,” remarked Mr. Moulton, “that the motor question has shown that there are men entrusted with the administration of the laws (From a copyright photograph by Stephen Cribb, Southsea.) of the Bench to secure convictions, even when the speed is well below the legal limit. In these localities the abolition or raising of the legal limit would have very little effect upon the position of the motorist; but in other parts of the country he would at least be able to drive at a reasonable pace in the open without interference from over-zealous constables who at present deem it their duty to enforce the strict letter of the law where a motor-car is concerned. At the Automobile Club dinner, Mr. Arthur Stanley made the astonishing announcement that the orders booked during the Olympia show amounted to {4,000,000 in value. Mr. Stanley admitted that his estimate was based on the statements made to him by the makers, who are naturally prone to exaggeration on such a inatter; but when one takes into considera- tion the wholesale contracts which are generally concluded just before or during a big exhibi- tion, and the present boom in the motor- 266 visits to the show. A few trial runs and a further perusal of a pile of catalogues will certainly result in the plunge being taken. Motor - boating on the South Coast is likely to receive a considerable impetus next summer owing to the enterprising action of the Motor Yacht Club. In fulfilment of its promise to provide a floating headquarters for the members, the committee has just arranged to charter the old Admiralty yacht “ Enchan- tress,” which was sold out of the service a few months ago. She is a handsome and roomy ship of about 1,000 tons, and when a few alterations have been carried out will sleep at least thirty members besides the staff. The state-rooms and saloons are splendidly fitted, and the space originally occupied by the boilers and engines, which have been removed, will allow of the accommodation being ex- tended if required. A workshop is to be provided, and the empty paddle-boxes will be put to an ingenious use by fitting them with

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NAVY AND ARMY. lifting tackle, so that boats can be hoisted out under cover for repairs and overhauling. The prospect is an enticing one, as it is difficult to imagine a more delightful way of spending a week-end than to run down by road to Netley on the shores of Southampton Water, where the ship will be moored, and cruise about the Solent for a few days in a stout little motor-launch, returning every evening to a comfortable floating home far removed from the noise and dirt of the big harbours. Motor-boating under these conditions should provide the maximum fof enjoyment at the minimum of expense, as quite a ‘small launch THE KING. of horses and antiquated vehicles, which, in the course of a year or two, must be simply driven off the streets. Save for a few spasmodic experiments, their directors, up to a year ago, seemed to prefer to shut their eyes to the possi- bilities of mechanical locomotion, and instead of being in the forefront when the inevitable change commenced, they allowed younger and more energetic concerns to take the lead. The past twelve-month has been a period of experiment; but the results achieved indicate beyond a shadow of doubt that the motor-omnibus is a commercial success. The original estimates of running cost varied Dec 9th 1905. it is yet rather early to calculate the useful life of the vehicles now running, the wear and tear has been appreciably less than was anticipated. As to the popularity of the motor-omnibus there can be no possible question. In these days of hurry and bustle quick transit is of the first importance, and a vehicle which can compete with the electric tramcar in point of speed, and under certain conditions of traffic even beat it easily, must appeal to a large proportion of the travelling public. Moreover, the bodies are more roomy and more comfortable than the ramshackle old THE PRINCE OF WALES AND IIS 23-H.P. DAIMLER AT SANDRINGHAM, would be sufficient for day. cruising inside the Wight, and the paid hand could easily be dis- pensed with if moorings are laid down for the use of members in the near neighbourhood of the parent ship. I fancy that many owners in the small sailing classes in the Solent will look with envious eyes on the new club-house, and I should not be surprised if some were to dis- cover that their interest in the petrol motor was sufficient to justify them becoming members of the Motor Yacht Club. The position of the old-established omnibus companies would appear to be a very serious one, with their huge capital sunk in thousands (From a copyright photograph between gd. and tod. per mile, and would appear to have been borne out under actual working conditions. Petrol has, if anything, declined in price, and I believe that most of the big consumers are assured of a practically unlimited supply for some years to come at 6d. per gallon. Tyres—a heavy and very un- certain item—were calculated originally at 2d. per mile, and the manufacturers are willing to continue their existing contracts on this basis. It was on the question of depreciation, however, that the success or failure of the motor-omnibus mainly depended, atid I hear, on: good authority, that, although 267 by Smith and Sons, King's Lyn ) horse-omnibus, which has remained practically unimproved for several decades. Eyen at this early stage, therefore, there can be no comparison in point of general convenience between the old and the new; and it must be remembered that the motor-bus will un- doubtedly undergo considerable improvement during the next few years. Many are un- necessarily noisy, and in not a few insufficient care is taken to keep the interior free from the fumes of petrol and lubricating oil. These, however, are comparatively minor matters, and will be remedied in the future. Rvpraror,

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Dec. 9th, 1905. On EDITED BY A. J. IIE coloured full - page illustration, entitled “The Tee Shot,” in last week's Kine, has met with so much approval among golfers that there is a likelihood of the demand exceeding the supply of copies printed. Everyone recognises at a glance its appropriateness as a piece of illustrative golf art, and that, a picture, it is worth preserving in the permanent form of framing and hanging on the walls either of the club-house or of the golfer's private residence. S!.ould golfers find any difficulty in obtain- ing last week's paper containing this illustrated supplement in colour they are invited to write direct to the Editor of THe Kina. Those who wish a copy of “ The Tee Shot" printed on specially- prepared paper, and suitable for framing purposes. can be supplied with those special copies on receipt of 1s. 6d. The letters ordering these copies of the picture and containing the eighteen stamps should be addressed to “ The Editor" at 20, Tavistock Street, W.C., as soon as possible. x * * Tom Vardon, the Sandwich professional, has lately been play- ing some matches at Pau. His opponents were J. Lloyd, the local professional, and Dominique, a French professional, who has learnt his game exclusively at Pau and Biarritz. Vardon beat both these professionals by the narrow margin of 1 hole each, the scores being 160 for the thir i holes, against 161 by Lloyd and Dominique. Improvements have lately been carried out on the Pau course, which now obyiate all the awkwardness and danger. from crossing at some of the holes. Arrangements are also being made to celebrate the jubilee of the club, which is the oldest, with the exception Reading from Ben Sayers, G and Andrew Kirkaldy THE KING. the of the Calcutta Club, outside Great Britain. Golf at Pau was started in 1856, among those who had a hand in the tounding of the club Colonel Hutchinson (the uncle of Mr. Horace Hutchinson), Colonel Anstru- ther, and Messrs. Stephenson, Pontifex, Oliphant, Sapte, and others. The game has done a great deal to enhance the popu- being larity of Pau as a place of winter residence THE PROFESSIONAL FOURSOME AT GULLANE, t to right: Mr. A. Fletcher of Saltoun, who g: orge Sayers, Mr. Bisse eph Spearm: for English visitors, and no doubt the jubilee ceremony of the club will be quite one of the most interesting and appreciative fraternal gatherings between the French and the English. * é rn The Open Championship next year will be played at Muirfield on Wednesday, June 13 next, and it is expected that the meeting will extend over three days. It was here that » the £30 stake; t Jack Kirkaldy, The brothers Kirkaldy won by 8 and 7 to play. AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. Braid, the present Open Champion, won his first championship in rgor. * * * At Maidenhead last week there was a team match between the Cricketers’ Golfing Society and the Actors, Over the day’s play in the single and foursome matches the Cricketers won by 8} points to 44, the players on each side meeting their opponents according to the scale of handicap difference that separated each. On the side of the Cricketers were Mr. R. H. de Montmorency (plus 3), Mr. G. W. Beldam (scratch), Mr. J. Healing (scratch), Dr. W. G. Grace (18), Mr. G. L. Jessop (6), Mr. D. G. Spiro (4), Mr. Burnup (15), and Mr. H. W. Bainbridge (scratch). The Actors were repre- sented by Mr. F. Leslie, jun. (scratch), Mr. A.Williams (scratch), Mr. A. Hart (scratch), Mr. J. Hope (scratch), Mr. Louis Bradfield, Mr. L. Grossmith, Mr. A. Hather- ton, Mr. A. J. Evelyn, Mr. C. Sains- bury, and Mr. Marsh Allen. * * 4 The Bamburgh Castle Club, of whose links some views are given this week, is making steady progress in the direction of pros- perity. Fresh members are joining every week, and the total member- ship is now upwards of 250. This is a singularly gratifying progress, considering that the club was only opened last February by Lord and Lady Armstrong. The course, which is one of the most picturesque in the country, has also improved very greatly in the interval. A bridge tournament for the Essex Ladies’ County Golf Club was held recently. Mrs. Moxey most kindly entertained the players at her house in Sussex Gardens, and the success of the tournament was chiefly due to her THE ALNMOUTH LINKS. A view of this picturesque Northumberland course from the sth tee, showing the town, the beach, and the character of a portion of the course. (From a copyright photograph by Ay H. Robinson.) 268

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NAVY AND ARMY. On exertions. The winners were Mrs. Elliot Sparkes and Mrs. Johnson. The runners-up were Mrs. Horace White and Mrs. T. Curtis. The net result to the club was £6 135.—a satisfactory addition to the funds. The Kent Ladies’ County Club propose holding a similar event in December. The heats will be played off at Beckenham in the house of the captain, Mrs. Powell, and at 7, Marloes Road, Kensin ton, by kind permission of Mrs. Stanley Stubbs, the first vice-president of the Kent Club. It is very interesting to note how golfers, when they are gathered together in convivial entertainments, seek to enshrine their golfing memories either in song or in poetry. They feel the charms of the game crowd so thickly upon them, and are so enthusiastically grate- ful for the health and the pleasure that the pursuit of the “wee white ba’” on the links has given them, that scarcely a club dinner takes place without one or two members dropping into the lyrical mood. At the recent THE GULLANE Andrew Kirkaldy gives his brother an easy putt. dinner of the Leeds Golf Club, presided over by Mr. W. H. Jarvis, the president, two golfing songs were sung which belonged to this category of reminiscent enjoyment. Mr. Ernest Turner, in singing the song entitled “Good Company,” added this verse : ‘* When I sit in the club at the close of the day, And hear brother golfers discussing the pla! As they fight o’er again the ga a ad, And swear that ‘ that stymie was rather too bad,’ I care not, I know not, where pleasure may be, But I know I'm in excellent company."’ Then the Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, vicar choral of York Minster, the captain of the club, con- ferred upon the members the privilege of hearing an original golfing song, of which the subjoined was the chorus: ‘Gin ye want to be young, and no to be auld, ‘That yer bluid may run warm instead o' deid cauld, Tae be canty and crouse, not dowie and dowt, Take an auld man’s advice and learn to play gowf.’ * * * Several county matches among ladies have been played recently, and of these the success of Essex—which is reckoned one of the weak counties—over the redoubtable Surrey team is the most important. Essex, with Mrs. Cumming and Mrs. Steinmitz at the top, is THE KING. the Links. Dec. 91h, 1905. FOURSOME MATCH. THE PROFFSSIONALS AT GULLANE. Andrew Kirkaldy holes long putt. now of decidedly more strength, and these two players usually score winsin the majority of the matches. It is in its “ tail” that the weakness of Essex lies, but two wins at the top were followed on this occasion by two near the bottom; and Surrey, surprised and saddened, returned vanquished by one point. Essex, minus the services of two lady players, suffered defeat at Winchester when playing Hampshire. Other county matches among tbe ladies to be recorded are the victory of Somerset over Glamorganshire, and the astonishingly easy win of Lincolnshire by 6 to 1 over Worcestershire, a county which has been divisional winner of the Midlands. The Ladies’ Ranelagh Meeting is announced for April 24 and 25. The Connoisseur for October reproduces two quaint portraits, painted about 1618, each of a young girl with a golf club and ball in her hands; which show that, whether golf emanated from Scotland or Holland, they used in the latter country, 300 years ago, clubs similar to our own of to-day. GULLANE FOURSOME, Andrew Kirkaldy clears the bunker at the 3rd hole.

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Dee. 9th, 1905, On THE the KING. LURES. A\D IIIS Mr. F. Laing driving at the Bamburgh Castle Golf Club. LOSE by the village of Bamburgh, in Northumberland, and in full view of the old Castle of Bamburgh, a splendid course of eighteen holes was opened in July, 1go4. For those who wish to enjoy, along with good golf, magnificent scenery, wide expanse of sea, and land views, Bamburgh Castle Golf Links would be difficult to match anywhere. The links, though close by the sea, are some heizht above the sea- The bunkers consist of bents, whins, rocks, and two artificial wire bunkers. The level. longest hole is the third, which is 425-yds. long, and the “ Bogey of which is 6. The shortest hole is 135-yds. The “ Bogey” score for the eighteen holes is So. All the holes are sporting in every sense, and all good golfers would enjoy this course Arrived at the highest part of the course, and drivi as a chauge from inland links. goto the THE BAMBURGH CASTLE LINKS. ‘* Basin "' hole; Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Is'ands seen in the distance. fourteenth hole, the golfer cannot fail to admire the scene as it is laid out before him here on a fine day. It is a panorama rarely seen. Holy Island and Lindisfarne to the north-east, Berwick and the Lowland Hills to the north, Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands to the east, and all along the west are the noble Cheviot range of hills. The club consists of 200 members, of whom seventy are lady members. men’s club, who play on the links, consisting There is also a work- of Lord Armstrong's employés, who have a committee of their own, and manage their own affairs. But they have no club- house. The officials of the club are: Lord Armstrong ; captain, Mr. A. H. Leather- Culley; hon. secretary, Mr. Montagu C. H. Stopford; hon. treasurer, Mr. E. J. Hart. Temporary members are admitted on the introduction of a member at the following rates: 2s. 6d. a day, 10s. a week, 20s. a month. President, Any permanent member may introduce a friend to the use of the club-house and links for a period of two days during the year with- out payment, but such guest shall not be introduced again under the same conditions during the financial year. The course being the property of, and also laid out by, Lord Armstrong, everything that it is possible to do to make it a good course has been done. The club-house, built by Lord Armstrong, is a model of what a club-house should be, with every comfort for its members and visitors. It stands close by the sea edge. The first tee and the eighteenth hole are within a few yards. Bamburgh is 34 miles from Lucker Station (slow trains), 44 miles from Belford Station (fast trains), and 3 miles from Seahouses vid Chathill (best road), where conveyances and a motor-bus meet all trains during the season. Sunday play is not allowed on the links. A. H. Ropinson. GOLF AT BAMBURGH CASTLE, Mr. Leather-Culley approaching the " Ditch" hole; Holy Island in the distance. (From copyright photographs by 4. H. Robinson.) 270

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NAVY AND AKMY, THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905, On the Links. FaelnginSr Re Ae tS Sob 5 eT i, - ee BAMBURGH CASTLE GOLF CLUB. (1) Mr. A, H. Leather-Culley, captain of the club. (2) The Rey. . Williams in a natural bunk (4) The Black Rock" hole, Mr, F. Laing, Mr. Leather-Culley, Mr. Hart, and Dr. Macaskie the shot, (6) The interior of the members’ room at the club-house. (7) Mr. Laing playing the ‘Pinnacle hole. (3) Mr. E. J. Hart, the hon. treasurer. The Pier“ hole, Mr. E. J. Hart driving, Dr. Macaskie watching an iron shot to the "* Hure Law "’ hole. (From copyright p'otographs by A. H. Robinson.) 271

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Dec 9th, 1905, On Correspondence. THE GOLF =R'S ATTENTION TO NATURE. To THE Epiror or “ THe Kine Sin,—It may be remembered that Punch saw cause, not long ago, to protest against the following passage in an otherwise delightful article in the Cornhill: “ Many worthy golfers, who do not know that they are speaking insincerely, attribute, in conversation, the pleasure they feel in pursuing their game to the agreeable surroundings in which it is pursued; but my secret belief is that they Pay more attention to the lie of the little white ball, and the character of the bunkers, than to the pageantry of sea and sky"; and cast his valuable reflections into verse, with the view, no doubt, that his admirers might the more easily commit them to memor ‘* A nameless writer in the Cornhill thinks That modern golfers, when they're on the links, Are so besotted by the listle ball As to be deaf and blind to Nature's call. This proposition, in my humble view, Is utterly malicious and untrue. THE NEW LINKS AT The crowd going towards the 3rd green, showing also the character of the links, Thus, never seems the skylark's note to me So shrill as when I foozle off the tee; Never the duckling tunes a livelier lay Than when I throw an easy putt away. Nor do the feathered tribe alone arouse Emotion in the golfer; sometimes cows Will stir him strangely, and a casual goat Has led to language that I dare not quote. I love the golden glory of the gorse When | am in the middle of the course, And my opponent drives into the whins, Loses his ball and scarifies his shins. Again, I take an interest deep and keen In earthworms, when I'm playing through the green ; Likewise the operations of the mole Electrify at times my pensive soul. Need more be said? The case is crystal clear ; The golfer's love of Nature is sincere."' In this connection, Mr. Robert Chambers— “ Bob,” editor of Chambers, and winner of the ever-famous Amateur Tournament at St. Andrews in 1858—had a quaint experience when leading a team of the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society against the King James VI. Club of Perth over the neutral links of Leven. Chambers was pitted against the best Perth player, a man Wallace, well known as the “Warrior,” and attempted conversation with him. “I think that bill ther known as I ? reply was: This was rgo Law.” The “ Warrior I'm no acquaint in thae pairts}” AND HIS THE KING. Links. the THE EAST BRIGHTON LINKS. © A view of the 2nd tee on the East Brighton Links, which were formally opened by a professional match a week ago. not encouraging, so a good many holes were allowed to pass before another remark was ventured upon by Chambers. “ How beautiful the scenery around here is!" The reply wa: “We didna come here to look at scenery; we cam’ here to play gowft!"" Not another word was spoken during the match. Miss L. B. Walford has a delicious variant: “What beautiful views there are from the links!” ‘Yes, indeed—on Sundays.” And, again, she tells of an employer, who gained the ninth hole and looking round, flusbed with victory, broke into exclamations of ecstacy over the beauty of the landscape, to whom Donald, the caddie, replied: “Ay, it’s fine; it’s fine —when you're three up!" W. DaLryMPLe. FIXTURES. December 9,—Tooting Bec, Gu'd Medal. December 21.—Royal Liverponl, St. Andrews Meeting. December 23.—Rye, Christmas Meeting. December 23-20.—Bushey Hall, Christmas Opea Compe- tition. December 25.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting. December 26.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting ; Niones Chal- lenge Cup. December 26.—Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. December 26 —Royal Isle of Wight, Christmas Meeting. December 27 —Seaford, Winter Meeting. December 28. —Royal Eastbonrne, Winter Meeting. BRIGHTON, a » THE EAST BRIGHTON COMMITTEE. The first figure on the le(t is Mr, W. H. Hudson, the secretary, Mr, Wooley, the captain, stand ng next him

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th 1905, The Partstans of Parts. THE ARTIST’S UCCESSFUL artists are, perhaps, the most envied of women. They have, to the outside world, all that is considered most desirable on earth: fortune, fame, and flame; but from all accounts they cannot depend upon men's society, or they weary of it, and find companionship in their various pets among the birds and beasts of the field. Or is it that their claims upon men are not of the lasting order—that they seek this companionship of animals? As a rule artists lead a single life, without children, and rarcly share the troubles of men, They are made for the joys, and must accept the con- sequences of occa- TROT sional feelings of loneliness. Men come to them in happiness; and life is not exclusively composed of happy hours ! The actress's dog is the most curious specimen of his race. As spoilt as his mis- tress, he looks super- ciliously on — less fortunate dogs, and cannot be induced to approach one of his kind if it is not per- fumed. I do not mean to say that he detects the difference in Pinaud and Guerlain; but he knows a bad scent when he meets it— and avoids it. The actress's dog is decidedly a result of over-civilisation, an up-to-date, overbred animal, with require- inents born from his position in the house- hold of one of Society’s favourites. Society has gone mad over the ladies and gentlemen con- nected with the stage, as anybody can see who happens to have taken up one ot the so-called serious newspapers, and found columns olf their replies to the question whether they take tea, coffee, or chocolate for breakfast. The dog shares the considera- tion of his mistress, and thinks himself of equal importance. Watch hin, and observe how he barks and wags bis tail. It is neither the bark nor the wag of an animal of the same breed. And when, as sometimes occurs, he takes an airing on foot, note how all the dogs he passes turn after him and would shrug their shoulders if they could. **Contemptible little cur,” is writ large in their expressions as they look at the spoilt dog. Two hundred pounds have recently been given for a Japanese spaniel, the property of Mlle. Fabe A remarkable little animal who drives in the Bois in sables, like his mistress, in Russian sables finely inarked; who feeds off steaks from the fillet and has his milk sterilised. Lucky dog, it matters nothing to him that the fillet costs two shillings the pound! Mlle. Madeleine Carlier contents herself with a Pomeranian, but he enjoys a most luxurious home. The appointments are of the best, and the hangings, carpets, and furniture in the most-approved taste. Ihe bathroom is unique: the floor covered with velvet pile, the walls with silk and looking-glasses, the bath itself lined inside and out PER EDL EE IS Bi Mile. Madeleine A ROPULAR FRENCH ACTRESS AT lier (From a phoicgraph by Ge COMPANIONS. with muslin and lace, the outside drapery caught in graceful folds with bunches of roses. A unique bath indeed; but Mlle. Carlier is one of the prettiest girls on the French stage, aud can afford the luxury of fresh muslin if it happens to get wet. Mlle. Parnés favours a parrot, an attractive creature with an astonishing facility for languages. Polly speaks French and German, and understands all that is said to her in both idioms. If you address her in German, she answers in German; address her in French, she answers in French. And not only yes or no, but in perfectly intelligible and sen- sible phrases with a direct bearing on the questions. This in- telligent bird has been taught to kiss her mistress as many times as she desires it, counting the kisses as she gives them. There are many people, I am told, who would like to change places with this fortunate parrot. Monkeys, croco- diles, elephants, and tigers are among the playmates in the artist’s home, but the monkey is the most fashionable, Everybody wants a monkey as a com- panion to-day, and high prices are paid for the smallest and least ugly of the i Dress also a part in their Some of them, taken to the grand faiseur, have their smart clothes cut in the styles in vogue impire, Louis Quinze, or Republic, as the case may be. For the moment the monkey wears an Empire gown, with no waistline. Is not the interest the public take in the smallest caprice of their stage favourites extraordinary? The illustrated — papers bring every detail of their homes; the interviewers rush to the railway stations and wait hours for over-due trains, to give the news of their safe arrival in town, and tell of the pack- jages they have brought with them. When they leave for Marseilles, or some other provincial city, they are escorted like Royalty. No wonder their little heads are turned. There is, however, this difference between the artists ot this and other countries: they live among themselves; they do not yet enjoy the social popularity of the English act But they may console themselves by the know- ledge that they have more talent than their foreign sisters in art, and thev can live without what is called Society. As the Parisian artists do not hunger after invitations to the town and country houses of the aristocracy, the reproach cannot be made to them which a famous English playwright levelled at the English actress. “Our actresses,” he said, “ are spoilt by these aristocratic associations, and their art suffers in consequence. Frequenting dukes and duchesses, they take themselves so seriously that, with the exception of one or two really intelligent women, I cannot get them toimpersonate a woman ot the people. They all want to play titled parts.” Frances KEyzer, EMT RSE * RENAE crete oe ais Tas HOME. and her Pomeranian. chel, Pari 273

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Dec. 9th, 1905, Political THE KING. AND HIS Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXXIII.—Mr. George Renwick, Conservative M.P. for Newcastle-on-Tyne. HERE is nothing new or new-fashioned in the traditions of the capital of North umberland and Northumbria except its name. Its charter as a city, it is true, is not yet a quarter of a century old, but for 600 years Newcastle-on- Tyne has sent two repre- sentatives to West- without a break, while its earliest traditions go back to building of the Great Wall by Hadrian, and the construction by the Romans of a mas- sive bridge, which, with sundry repairs and restorations in inediaval times, did duty down to the days of George III. Its somewhat mis- leading name origi- ininster nates in the fact that the Norman Conqueror — having almost entirely de- stroyed the ancient stronghold of Hadrian, the place took a fresh lease of life under the zxgis of Robert Cur- those, who con- structed the formid- able “new castle” from which the prosperous city on the banks of the Tyne derives its modern designation. The great Norman fortress still stands keeping watch and ward over Newcastle and its citizens, as it has done for the best part of 1,000 years. It is only by the presence of such venerable land- marks as Curthose's Keep, the grim archway known as Blackgate, St. Nicholas's Church (now a_ cathedral) andthe“ chares,” the Northumbrian equi- valent tothe “wynds” or narrow lanes of Edinburgh, that the stranger is able to identily the old-world Newcastle of Trafalgar days, with the great and busy modern city of 250,000 inhabitants, which has been called the Babylon of the North, just as Cardiff has been designated the Carthage of the West. Very few places indeed have played a more important part in the making of English history than Newcastle. Three hundred years ago the bold stind made there by Sir John Marley (not Morley) for King Charles I. gave rise to the civic device of ‘‘ Fortiter defendit trium- phans.’ yet by some strange caprice of fate it was also in Newcastle, and only three years later, that the luckless monarch was sur to the Parliament rendered by the Scots. MR. GEORGE RENWICK P. for Newcastle-on-Tyne. (From a graph by the Biograph Studio.) This strange coincidence may possibly have been prophetic of the more modern phases of political life in the Northumbrian metropolis which have made her in a single generation the Mecca of militant Liberalism and the shrine and citadel of intelligent Conservatism. Tyneside has given the world such men as the Scotts (Lord Eldon and Lord Stowell) and the Stephensons, as well as the Venerable Bede, 274 Lord Collingwood, Mark Akenside, Bewick, and the late Lord Armstrong. A certain clannishness has, from time iim- memorial, entered largely into the Novocastrian character. For the dwellers in Tyneside there has never been and never will be any other city quite as well worth living in as “Canny New- castle.” For the eighteenth century Novocastrian Sir Matthew White Ridley (the Ridleys and the Brandlings sat for Newcastle in those days without fear of challenge or opposition) was a king little less powerful than George III. It was even reported that the wig of the un- crowned monarch of Newcastle was a trifle bigger than that of his rival at Windsor. We are in the twentieth century now, and times have changed, but in the “ chares ” and on the quays of the great com- mercial centre which has grown up on the shores of the Tyne, there still exists something more than a trace of the sentiment of self - containedness embodied in the verse of the once- popular song: John ‘Bout Lunnon then div'nt ye mak' sic arout, There's nouse there ma winkers to dazzle, For a’ the fine things ye are gobbin about We can marra iv canny Newcassel. ’ The electors of Newcastle have always shown a fondness for being represented in the House of Commons by their own kith and kin. They favoured the kidleys and the Brandlings ay in pre-Reform days, and in more modern times Newcastle has very often verified the French saying about returning “to one’s first love.” It has thus come to pass that if in 1886 Mr. Morley and Mr. Craig did manage for the nonce to vanquish an Armstrong and even a Ridley, the defeat was wiped out at the next opportunity by the triumphant return of the Nestor of Novocas- trian Conservatism, Sir C. F. Hamond. This was in 1892, and three years later Mr. Morley

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec 9th, 1905 The Member for Newcastle-on-Tyne. was compelled to console himself with a seat for the Montrose Burghs, the choice of Newcastle having fallen on Sir C. F. Hamond and his Conservative colleague, Mr. W. D. Cruddas. At the last election Newcastle was true to its traditions. By an enormous majority it rejected a Liberal combination, facetiously described as “khaki and anti-khaki,” and sent to Westininster two of Newcastle's most prominent and_ popular citizens, Sir W. R. Plummer, who could boast that he had never been for more than a week beyond the sound of the bells of St. Nicholas, and Mr. George Renwick, the head of a great firm of Newcastle shipowners, whose ability and activity are fast bringing prosperity to the Manchester Ship Canal Company. In view of the quite phenomenal majority by which Newcastle declared itself in favour of the present Government, the holding of the recent successful annual gathering of Conservative asso- ciations in the capital of North- umberland was amply justified. Born in Newcastle five-and- fifty years ago, Mr. George Renwick may be truly said to represent all that is best in the Novocastrian character. Not only is he a keen and alert man of business, but he is endowed toa very great extent with that fund of dry humonr and caustic wit for which the natives of Newcastle have always been distinguished since the days when Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Blue Stockings, used to stay at Denton Hall, and the song about Sir Matthew White Ridley, the portentous wig, and the compara- tive insignificance of London town was in vogue. Under these cir- cumstances it is not surprising to note the important part played by Mr. George Renwick in the efficient carrying out of the elaborate programme at the recent visit of the delegates of the National Union of Conservative Asso- ciations to Newcastle, which begun with a dinner to agents, concluded with a smoking concert, and comprised a banquet given by the Duke of Northumberland, and lunches with Lord Ridley and the Marquess of Lon- donderry as hosts. The delegates of the East, West, and South are certainly not likely to forget either the hospitality of the North or the amusing speeches of Mr. George Renwick, who for many years has been the life and soul of Tyneside Conservatism. MRS. GEORGE RENWICK Wife of the Conservative M.P. for Newcastle-on-Tyne, (From a copyright photograph by Johnson, Chelsea.) George Renwick was partly educated in Newcastle and partly in North Shields. His early training was of the kind described as “commercial,” and it must have stood him in good stead, for before he was thirty his name was a household word, not only as one of the most successful and far-seeing shipowners in Newcastle, but as a man having important trading relations with Cardiff and Swansea. At the present moment George Renwick may be claimed as a worthy by South Wales and the Midlands as well as on Tyneside. In Swansea he is known as one of the pioneers of the manufacture of patent fuel; at Man- chester it is universally recog. nised that no man has done more than the ubiquitous junior mem- ber for Newcastle to place the affairs of the great Ship Canal on a sound basis. He is now the chairman of the company which owns all the dry docks on that important water- while his own firm are the proprietors of one of the principal lines of steamers trad- ing with Manchester through the canal. For many years Mr. Renwick and his wife have been, and are still, keen supporters of the Prim- rose League, and for a consider- able time he was President of the Divisional Council of its North- umberland and Durham Branch. He also forms part of the Council of the National Union of Conser- vative Associations, and that of the Associated Chambers of Com- merce. Mr. Renwick has been an ardent advocate of fair trade for many years, and is a strong supporter of the idea of en- couraging closer trading relations between the Colonies and the Mother Country. On the retirement of Sir Charles Hamond from active political life in 1g00, Mr. Renwick was selected as one of the Unionist Parlia- ~ mentary candidates for his native city, and, although adopted but twelve days previous to the date of the contest, was returned with << the handsome majority of 4,264. ——— As a platform speaker he is always in great request. His style is at once earnest, con- vincing, and distinctly humorous. Mr. Ren- wick is never tired of telling his friends how much he owes to the sympathy of his wife, who not only keenly shares his political aspirations, but is of the utmost assistance to her husband in furthering the cause which he has at heart. way, A FAMILIAR FEATURE OF NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. The High Level and Swing Bridge connecting Gateshead and Newcastle. (From a copyright photograph). 275

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND mts THE END OF THE RACING SEASON. HERE is not much interval between the close of the flat racing season and the commencement of steeple- chasing and hurdleracing. It is but a few days since the Manchester Autumn Meeting released the great majority of horses which have been running on the flat from their labours, and already at Warwick, Leicester, and Kempton Park speculators have had opportunities for seeing their money “flying in the air wont to call it. s an old sportsman was Then, at Aldershot, the soldiers have been busy with racing of the same so that the steeplechase season may fairly be said to be well under way. So far nothing of much importance has occurred, but Aidance, the of the Curragh Cesarewitch, should be a very useful recruit among the jumpers, judging by the style in which he won the Juvenile Hurdle Race at Warwick. There will be time later on to deal with other promising young steeplechasers and to notice the improved arrangements that have been made for the winter season on more than one racecourse; for the time interest is chiefly centred in reckoning up the most salient facts of the past season, particularly with those enable one to see how the results arrived at have been effected. The en- forced absence of Lane from the ranks of the pro- fessional riders, owing to the terrible accident of which he was the victim at Lingfield in Sep- tember of last year, has enabled the five or six hundred mounts which would have fallen to his share to be dis- tributed amongst other jockeys, and no doubt it is owing to this fact that there are this year four horsemen with over a hundred winning rides to their credit. The list is headed by the North Country jockey Wheatley, who, in 593 attempts, has got first past the post on 124 occasions, and it is rather curious to note that the champion jockey of the year has not taken part in any of the great classic races. Otto Madden, who has been top of the class on more than one previous occasion, now second with 119 wins out of 702 He has ridden the winner of many important races during the season, amongst which is included his victory in the St. Leger on Challacombe. Last year many good judges of jockeyship foretold that Higgs, although he winner being which comes attempts. had only ridden ten winners during that season, would come to the front before long, and their opinion has proved to be correct, for he now takes the third place amongst his rivals with 107 successful rides out of the 597 occasions on which he has figured in the saddle. Maher, who comes next, is credited with 101 victories as the result of 411 attempts, and although he only occupies fourth place, as far as the actual number of wins is Second in the list of winning sires. concerned, he has ridden the winners of many great races, including the Derby, the City and Suburban, the Gold Vase and Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot, the Princess of Wales's Stakes, the Portland Plate, and the Doncaster Cup, and, taking the average of winning and losing rides, he comes first on the list with an average of 24°57 per cent. The fifth place is occupied by H. Randall, a capable, and at times brilliant, horseman, who, after riding for some years as an amateur, joined the ranks of the professionals in 1902. He has taken part in 478 races this year, out of which number 88 have been winning mounts, B, Dillon, who terminated his ap- prenticeship last year, has 81 successful rides out of 427 attempts to show as the result of his first year’s labours on his own account. He is, as most racing people know, an excep- tionally determined rider, with great know- Jedge of pace and remarkable strength in a finish, and it nay be fairly said that with a less capable jockey in the saddle Hammerkop would not have won the Cesarewitch. A. Templeman, who fills the sixth place, supplies GALLINULE, BY ISONOMY—MOORHEN £23,951 Ios. an extraordinary instance of sudden and yet well-deserved success; never having riddena winner previously, he leaves off the season with a total of 66 winning rides out of 413 mounts, and the lad, who is, by the way, a descendant of the famous jockey Sim Temple- man, can include amongst his list of “races won,” the Chesterfield Cup, Great Yorkshire Handicap, and Prince Edward Handicap, to say nothing of the Cambridgeshire, the Free Handicap, the Liverpool Cup, the Chesterfield Nursery, and the Derby Gold Cup, which fell to his share during the latter portion of the season. In connection with the successful season of this brilliant young horseman, one can but notice what the effect of the 5-Ib. allowance, to which apprentices have hitherto been entitled, means when it is claimed by such a capable tider as Templeman. Next season, owing to a judicious and timely alteration in the rules aflecting the allowances to be given appren- tices, Templeman will not be able to avail himself so frequently of his apprentice advan- tages as he has done during the present year, His stock have accounted for thirty-nine races, realising the prize total of but his ability will stand him in good stead. and there is no doubt that he will more than hold his own. Since 1863 John Porter, for so long the honoured Master of Kingsclere, has ruled over the most aristocratic and powerful racing stable which this or any other country has ever seen. The greatest in the land have been patrons of the stable, and not a few of them have added to that patronage a personal friendship for the trainer which has stood the test of years. During this period of forty-two years the horses trained by John Porter have, between them, won the enormous total of £728,000 in stakes alone, to say nothing of the gigantic wagers which were freely won and lost by such men as Sir Joseph Hawley and Mr. F. Gretton. Space will not allow us to follow in detail the list of races won by horses trained at Kingsclere, but the record of victories achieved in classic races alone is worthy of more than passing notice. Blue Gown, Shotover, St. Blaize, Ormonde, Sainfoin, Common, and Flying Fox are the seven Derby winners. On five occasions the Two Thousand Guineas went to Kingsclere by the aid of Shot- over, Paradox, Ormonde, Common, and Flying Fox, and for the same stable Farewell and La Fléche won the One Thousand Guineas. Geheimniss, La Fléche, and La Roche were victori- ous in the Oaks, and the six winners of the St. Leger were Pero Gomez, Ormonde, Common. La Fléche, Throstle, and Flying Fox. Nine of the great £10,000 races also went to Kingsclere, five Eclipse Stakes, two Princess of Wales's Stakes and thesame number of the Jockey Club Stakes. Of the many great horses which passed at different times through his hands, Porter is of opinion that Ormonde was far and away the best, and his judgment is in all probability correct. Alter a long and arduous career, John Porter retires full of vigour and health to enjoy the fruits of his labours. With him go the respect of those with whom he has had dealings of any sort, and the sincere friend- ship of all who have known him intimately. A heavy task lies before his successor, to whom no one wishes success more sincerely than John Porter himself, whose mantle has fallen on shoulders capable indeed of bearing the burden imposed upon them in the person of William Waugh. Hack Watch, who won the Oadby Maiden Hurdle Race at Leicester last week by a couple of lengths, is looked upon as one of the best steeplechasers at present in training, and certainly has all the speed and cleverness to be desired. It is stated that his owner, Mr. H. Tunstall-Moore, recently named five thousand guineas as the price of the horse. Caveirr,

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VAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905. The Manasseh ben Israel Celebrations. 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF THE JEWS TO ENGLAND. HE Jewish Community of England is | on the eve of a celebration the interest of which is by no means confined to those immediately con- cerned. It is just 250 years since the Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell, extended to the Jews permission to resettle in England, with consequences so significant both to this country and to the Jewish position throughout the world. In 1290 there had taken place the expulsion of the Jews from England. Some 16,000 Jews are said to have left England in con- sequence, though a few may have remained, and various families settled here from time to time, in spite of the general prohibition. How long this inhibition of Jewish settlement in England would have remained English law it is impossible to tell, though it would certainly be very interesting to estimate. It needs, perhaps, the historic insight of a Lecky to be able to determine at what point of later English history the resettlement would have occurred, what would ha aused it, and who would have moved for it. Like so many of the important events of history, however, a great movement had its origin in a compara- tively slight cause, and it is not too much to say that, whatever the far-seeing intelligence of Cromwell might have perceived, the Jews themselves who moved for and consummated the re-entry of their people into England, had but little idea of the effect to be produced upon their own racial story. The prime mover in the great resettlement was one Manasseh ben Israel, a French-born Jew, domiciled in Amsterdam. Manasseh was in many respects a very remarkable man. When he was quite a child his parents, alarmed at the Auto-da-Fé at Lisbon, left their home and went to Amsterdam. The Dutch capital had already been the objective of many of the best Jewish families of Spain and Portugal, driven from the countries they loved and served well by the relentless per- secution of the Church of Rome. Holland has always been the home of the free, and to its credit be it said that, long before England took up its present proud position as the SIR ISAAC LYON GOLDSMID The first Jewish Baronet mother of the oppressed of all countries, Holland opened its gates wide to receive the fugitives from religious oppression in greater, richer, and less tolerant lands. Its reward was not long in coming. Spain lost in the exodus of the best Jewish families more than it could afford to spare, while Holland reaped MANASSEH BEN ISRAEL The eminent Jewish theologist and philosopher. the benefit of its tolerance by the increase of that commercial prosperity of which Jews have ever been the harbingers and the main- stay. The young Manasseh ben Israel was both able and learned, and already, as early as in 1620, i.e, when but sixteen years of age, he was appointed to the position of Rabbi in Amsterdam, his learning having gained him respect as a mere youth, and his preaching being recognised as much above the average. The position of Rabbi, however, seems to have carried with it more dignity than remuneration. Manasseh had no private F aa ae SS Wie Raliegh ON) eee ee NATHANIEL MEYER ROTHSCHILD Founder of the English branch of the family. 27 means, and found it so difficult to make a living from his rabbinical stipend that he embarked on a commercial career running parallel with his rabbinical office. The ap- parent incongruity of the two positions was minimised by his choosing the trade of publisher, which enabled him to prosecute his studies. He produced anew Hebrew Prayer- book and published a Hebrew Grammar and an edition of the Mishnah. Not content with mere publishing, Manasseh soon produced an original work of his own. Desiring to reconcile passages in the Scrip- tures which, apparently, contradicted each other, Manasseh set to work on a treatise which he called “The Conciliator.” This work bad an immediate success. It still possesses a great and valuable interest for the Bible student. Its publication greatly enhanced the reputation of its author, and brought Manasseh into touch, by correspondence, with the greatest scholars of his time. Not even now, however, did his financial position improve sufficiently for the needs of his wife and children, and he seems to have been con- siderably hampered by want of means until, in 1640, some of his friends founded a school, of which he was made the teacher, and from that time his worldly position became more secure. Manasseh had married a relative of David Abravanel, the great Spanish Hebrew scholar and Bible commentator, who traced his descent (though with what justification it is difficult to say) to King David. The hope for the coming of the Messiah was very strong in ail Jews, and in the case of Manasseh ben Israel, his connection with the family of one who was supposed to have descended froin David dominated his thoughts, so that he could not rest until all had been done that he could accomplish to speed the Messianic advent. He was possessed by the idea that the Messiah could not come until such time as the Jews were living in all countries. Possibly the prophetic promise that Israel would be gathered from all nations gave him the idea that it was necessary, as a first step, that they should be scattered among all the nations. BARON LIONEL DE ROTHSCHILD First Jewish Member of Parliament.

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Dec. 9th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Copyright. SIR GEORGE JESSEL The great Jewish lawyer, Master of the Rolls, 1873 He set about the effort to secure the re-entry of Jews into the countries from which they had been expelled. He addressed himself to the rulers of many countries, and he turned especially to England. He communicated with Cromwell, and, as a preliminary step, sent his sons over to England. Their mission was not successful, and eventually, in 1655. he came in person. It would be going too far to say that Manasseh ben Israel was not intimately concerned with the spirit of that religious freedom and tolerance that demands that nowhere shall there exist barriers to a man’s profession of the faith in which he Nor is it allowable to assume that so acute a thinker as Manasseh was _ indi! ferent to the great opportunities which would be afforded his people by access to a country like England. But the fact remains, that neither of these thoughts either actuated o: dominated him. His great desire was that the coming of the Messiah was to be expe-lited. In some respects he could not possibly have made his appeal to one more likely to appre ciate it than Cromwell. The Great Protector was not only a man who had fought for his own convictions, and would respect tenacity of belief in others, but, like all the Puritans of his time, he was a great lover of the Bible. He knew the Scriptures, he loved thein, and he endeavoured to live by them, and to a mau like Cromwell the Jews were God's choscn believes. MR. RUFUS ISAACS The leading Jewish K.C. Stereose stic. SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE The great philanthropist and the first Jewish Knight. people. They were the people of the Book, They were the successors of the heroes of the the originators of the world's religion. Bible, of the prophets whose high messages he knew so well, and of the Psalmists, with whose songs on his lips he had gone into battle. Manasseh conferred with Cromwell at Whitehall. To him the negotiations may have appeared all too slow; but to us, at this dis ance, having regard to the painfully slow movement of all progressive innovations, the arrangements seem to have been concluded with marvellous celerity, reflecting the utmost credit upon all concerned, and compelling our respect for the man who pleaded so successfully, and the man who yielded completely. Certainly, in the result, neither England nor the Jews have had reason to regret the intervention of Manasseh, and the compliance of Englaud under the guidance of Cromwell. The Jews have repaid England a hundred-fold by their commercial strength, by their love and loyalty to the country and its people, by the completeness with which they have identified themselves with all its interests, und by the strong feeling of truest patriotisin which attunes every fibre of the heart of the English Jew to the best traditions of this country. Things did not go too smoothly at first for the Jews who were readmitted, or for their DR. NATHAN ADLER Chief Rabbi, 1845 278 From a patntin SIR DAVID SALOMONS The first Jewish Sheriff and Lord Mayor. successors. It is not within the scope of this article to trace the history of the modern Jewish community in England. In every walk of English public life they have risen to the highest positions accessible to them, and have covered themselves with distinction. With- out being unduly invidious, it is justifiablé to mention especially the Rothschilds, whose present head, Lord Rothschild, was fittingly chosen as the first Jew to be created a Peer of the Realm. Among philanthropists there have been men like Sir Moses Montefiore and Frederic Moc.tta, whose death, recently, was mourned by cvery charitable association in the country. In law we have seen Sir George Jessel first as Solicitor-General, and then as Master of the Rolls. Baron Henry de Worms, afterwards Lord Pirbright, became a Minister of the Crown, while, at the present moment, the successes of English Jews in all walks of life have become too much a inatter of fact to excite any comment. It is quite easy to understand the feelings with which the Jews celebrate this 250th anniversary of their resettlement in England. The celebration has our entire sympathy and respect, and we can but express the hope that the tercentenary will not be marred by such frightful contrasts between the position of the Jews here and that of their people in other lands which cast so deep a shadow upon the present cclebration. SIR GEORGE FAUDEL PHILLIPS Lord Mayor of London, 1896-97.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905. (1) Rev. Dr. Hermann Adler, Chief Rabbi. (<) Rev@D. W. Marks, Chief of the Reform Synagogue (3) Rev. Dr. Gaster, Chief Rabbi of the Spanish and Sephardic Jews. (4) Sir Francis Montefiore, leading Brifish Zionist.—(5) Lord Rothschild, leader of British\;Judaism. (6) Claude Montefiore, President of the Anglo-Jewish ‘Association. (7) Lionel Abrahams, Financial Secretary tu the India Office, (8) D. L. Alexander, President of the, Jewish Board of Deputies. President of the Jewish Board of Guardians. (10) Israel Zangwill, novelist and Zionist. (11) Dr.|F. Cowan, the well-known Jewish composer Solomon, R.A., the eminent painter. (9) Leonard Cohen, (12) Solomon J. (From copyright photographs bv Histed, Russell, Saville, Elliott and Fry, Thomson, Bullingham, Jonas, and E. 1. Mills.) 279

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE MANASSEH BEN ISRAEL CELEBRATIONS. AN OLD LONDON SYNAGOGUE, SHOWING THE ELEVATION OF THE LAW. From an engraving published in the New Universal Magazine, 1752. ee A COMMEMORATION SERVICE IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF 1Hi PORIUGUESE JEWS AT AMSTERDAM, 1721. This ceremony took place every year to celebrate the anniversary of the dedication in August, 1675. 230

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905, PLAYS AND PLAYERS. Night's Dream” at the Adelphi Theatre is such a success, because it really does not come up to the standard of earlier productions under the joint management of Mr. Otho Stuart and Mr. Oscar Asche. It is, of course, produced as an entertainment for children. It is, as has been pointed out in several quarters, a musical comedy of a very high order. But then do we want musical comedy from the Adelphi company ? Do we want to see Mr. Oscar Asche usurping the place of Mr. Willie Edouin, Mr. Lyall Swete that of Mr. G. P. Huntley, or Miss Lily Brayton that of, say, Miss Madge Lessing? I do not think so, any more than I believe that the play itself was meant to be produced as a musical comedy. From Mr. Asche we look for something better than Bottom, and from Miss Brayton we are beginning to realise that we have very much greater things than Helena to expect. | T seems rather a pity that “ A Midsummer * * a A good deal has been written, and a great deal more said, about the fairy element, the romantic poetry, of the Adelphi ‘“ Dream.” To me it is far less poetic and much more material than was “ The Prayer of the Sword.” Even granted that Mr, Fagan’s work was a better acting play, there is still a feeling that the production, the acting, the staging, and the general air of the thing was more poetic than this revival of Shakespeare's fairy masque. Mr. Stuart has rather overdone the “business.” The children romping as fairies are too evidently the well-drilled pupils of some one’s “academy”; the passage of night, indicated by changing lights; and a nocturne by Mendelssohn from the orchestra, is strangely reminiscent of a similar effect, equally tiresome and equally impossible— physically speaking—at His Majesty's in a recent revival of * Much Ado About Nothing”; Puck running about with a little red electric lamp in his hand to mislead the fiery young Athenians, and the Singing Fairy’s grand opera style, are all too material, too obviously human, we never get the real fairy atmosphere. But apart from these details, the production itself is not worthy of the Adelphi management. In this paper Mr. Asche and Mr. Stuart have been so steadily supported since first they started that it cannot be put down to bias that this latest venture is cavilled at. The actors at the Adelphi are all wasted on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” They are all too good to be playing in a masque, and we have not so many really good all-round companies in London that we can afford to let one of them turn its efforts to unsatisfactory use. “The Taming of the Shrew” last Christmas was perinissible, because it is, after all, a play, and a play which, well acted, is as good as any written to-day. But “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is not, nor never was meant to be, a play, and, therefore, first-rate actors are either lost in it, or their work has the appear- ance of constant exaggeration, which is more worrying than anything else in the theatre. Mr. Asche is commendably moderate as the Weaver; but the other members of the band of clowns do their clowning so vigorously, and are withal so grotesquely made up and costumed as to be an eyesore. Still, the pro- duction is a success, and those who had hoped for better things from the Adelphi must wait till it has run its allotted three months before there is a chance of the company getting back to something worthier their reputations and their capabilities. HERR HUGO WALDECK Of the Royal Court Theatre, Dresden, who started last week on a three weeks’ engagement with the German Company at the G: Queen Street Theatre. This week he is appearing in ‘' Die Wilde Jagd’ and Schiller's *' Die Rauber."" There has been another disappointment this week. Mr. Bernard Shaw was quite right when he announced “ Major Barbara” as a “discussion.” For prosy though the last act of “ John Bull's Other Island” was, that of “ Major Barbara” is infinitely worse, and all the bril- liant work of the first two acts is thus nullified in the minds of the audience by the time they leave the theatre. And Mr. Bernard Shaw is positively descending to the employment of MR. H. S, MENDEL The business manager of the German Company at the Great Queen Street Theatre. Last week Mr. Mendel was decorated with the Cross ot the Order of Vladimir for saving the lives ot two children in the Black Sea last summer, 281 cheap and stale theatrical jests. Hitherto, whatever else he may have been, his wit has heen fresh, original, and genuine. But in “Major Barbara” he fishes out some of the most antiquated contrivances for raising a laugh. And yet, perhaps, on the whole, “Major Barbara" does mark an advance. For in it we get for the first time in a Shaw play a touch of human nature, his characters have a sympathetic side, they are not the hard wooden creatures they have been before. And if for once Mr. Shaw would give up tub- thumping, if he would take a simple story and weave it into a drama with such characters as he has given us in “ Major Barbara,” there would be none to deny his right to be called a dramatist. But then he would have ceased to be typically Shaw. And that might be a pity. * * * The visits of the Irish players to London are as interesting a theatrical event as any in the year. For though one may not care for Mr. Yeats's mystic poetic plays which are weirdly and wonderfully vague, and belong to a new school of drama that is not yet under- stood, the actors in the company of the National Theatre Society are so natural, so untheatrical, so completely oblivious of any andience that it is a treat to watch them at work. Last week’s four performances at St. George's Hall introduced to us among other things two one-act plays of great power, “ The Land,” by Padraig Colum, and “The Glen,” by J. M. Synge. Brutally realistic, marvellous pictures of the Irish peasant as he really is (a vastly different creature from that which the stage is accustomed to), these two little plays deserve a wide popularity. But perhaps part of their strength lay in the acting. It takes an Irishman to act the Irishman. None other can hope to do more than caricature the original. * * * The list of forthcoming productions grows, and before these lines appear Mr. Frederick Harrison will have staged “ The Indecision of Mr. Kingsbury,” with a cast including Mr. Charles Hawtrey, Mr. Sydney Valentine, Miss Fanny Brough, and Miss Nina Bouci- cault. But, on the other hand, a number of pieces have just been taken off, including Mr. Sutro’s ‘ The Walls of Jericho,” ‘“ Lady Madcap,” “Sherlock Holmes,” and “ The Prodigal Son,” while “Oliver Twist” will shortly give place to a revival of “The Tempest,” and the season of Mr. and Mrs. Kendal at the St. James's has terminated. On Boxing Day Miss Julia Neilson and Mr. Fred Terry revive “ The Scarlet Pimpernel” at the New Theatre, Sir Charles Wyndham taking “Captain Drew on Leave” elsewhere. F. E.R. FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS. December 11.—Revival of ‘Peter Pan'' (Duke of York's) December 21.-—‘' Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush" (St. James's) December “Bluebell in Fairyland '' (Aldwych). December ‘Cinderella *' (Drury Lane). December 26.—Revival of ‘' The Scarlet Pimpernel "* (New), December 26.—Revival of ‘‘The Tempest'’ (His Majesty's). January 1.—'' Two Naughty Boys,” children’s play (Gaiety). January 2.—" The Jury of Fate’ (Shaftesbury) January 11.—'' Nero’ (His Majesty's).

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Dec. 9th, 1905. King THE KING. AND HIS Edward’s Dorset Host. THE STORY OF THE STURTS OF CRICHEL. HUMPHREY STURT, SECOND LORD ALINGTON The King's Dorset host at Crichel. VER since Humphrey Sturt, the grand- son of Anthony Sturt, a wealthy Alderman of London, intermarried with the well-endowed Sir Nathaniel Napier of Crichel early in the reign of George I., their descendants have played a prominent part in the history of Dorset. The Napiers had been intimately connected with the fortunes of the county during the whole of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, for it was in the days of Henry VII. that the first Dorset Napier “ came South,” on his marriage with a Russell of Barwick. Sir Nathaniel Napier had espoused the sister of the last Lord Alington of the English creation, whose ancestor had fought bravely on the side of the King during the Civil Wars. The loyalty of the Sturts may almost heiress of LADY ALINGTON The King’s hostess at Crichel. and did his best to hush the matter up, lest condign punishment should overtake his successful adversary. Charles Sturt, having quitted the Navy as lieutenant, eventually became M.P. tor Bridport. During the frequent sojourns of the Royal family at Weymouth between 1789 and 1805 more than one visit was paid by George III. and Queen Charlotte to Crichel, where they were welcomed by Charles Sturt to the mag- nificent mansion built in 1743 by Sir William Napier, and afterwards added to by his nephew, the second Humphrey Sturt. For a time George IV. was a tenant of Crichel, and it seems probable that Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Kent made a halt there some years later in the course of their first progress through Dorset. The son of William IV.'s be described [AOR aie a an ah pest Bei as traditional. In | i ee: NG as eae , 1780 Charles Sturt, a younger son of Humphrey Sturt of Crichel, was one of the messmates of Prince William Henry (afterwards William IV.) on board the “Prince George.” A rare contemporary = en- graving (now in the possession of the Roy: United Service Institution) shows the future Sovereign, then familiarly known as young tarry s," engaged in a bout of fisticuffs with the sturdy lad from Dorset, who eventually, after a tough encounter, got the best of it. The Prince took _ his THE HISTORIC FIGHT BETWEEN PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY (From a print in the possession of the Royal United Ser discomfiture gamely, — — — erat a 282 AND MR. STURT. vice Institution.) THE LATE LORD ALINGTON lrormerly one of King Edward's most intimate friends. brother sailor, Henry Charles Sturt, repre- sented his native shire in Parliament between 1825 and 1846, a position afterwards filled by his successor, Henry Gerard Sturt, for many years, and until he was raised to the Peerage in 1876 by the revival of the ancient and honourable title of Alington. The late Lord Alington enjoyed through life the rare distinction of being regarded as a prophet and something more in his own country. For many years he was probably the most popular landowner in Dorset. He was a sportsman to the finger tips, and was on several occasions the host of onr present Sovereign (when Prince of Wales) at Crichel. Iwo years ago the third Humphrey Sturt became the second Lord Alington. In 1883 he had married a sister of the late Lord Hardwick, whose lamented death last year occa- sioned the postpone- ment of the Royal visit to which the men of Dorset had so eagerly looked forward. Lady Alington is in every respect a model hostess, and the “white” farm, in which she takes so keen an interest, is not one of the least interesting features of the Crichel of to-day. During his week’s stayin Dorset, his Majesty is ex- pected to pay a visit to Lord Portman, at Bryanston, and to Kingston Lacy, the superb home of the Bankes family ever since the Restora- tion, which contains some of the finest specimens of Van- dyck’s art in existence.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. KING EDWARD IN_ DORSET. CRICHEL: THE SEAT OF THE NAPIERS AND THE STURTS. The Dorset residence of Lord and Lady Alington. | i m BL ly iit ll MA } | i LADY ALINGTON’S FAMOUS ‘‘ WHITE’? FARM AT CRICHEL. This is one of the most interesting features of the latter-day Crichel, and Lady Alington takes the keenest interest in it. 283

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Dec. 9th, 1905. T he AN EAST COAST HE holiday-maker at this season 1s always the most difficult to please. Asarule he has no fixed idea as to whether he shall try the high mountain air of Switzerland or sun himself on the French or Italian Rivieras. Curiously enough, he usually ends by going to Brighton, or East- bourne, or some other resort equally close at hand. To such the claims of Felixstowe as a winter health and pleasure resort ought strongly to appeal. Apart from those accus- tomed to running down to this favourite East Anglian watering-place for golfing week-ends, but very few indeed have any idea of the genial climate which Felixstowe enjoys. An East Coast resort, too, with a southerly aspect! Strange as this may sound to those who know winter Felixstowe only as a bracing summer resort, it fact. The residents, especially the medical is, nevertheless, a profession, are never tired of praising the climate, which is, perhaps, its greatest charm in winter. And what a remarkable sunshine record ! Only take for example last year's figures, and compare them with those recorded in a few towns on the South Coast: Hours. Hours. ‘elixstowe Scilly Isles Eastbourne .. Lowestott Torquay Margate 1,633°1 Brighton Falmouth 1,6160 Ventnor London 1,327°6 Or, if additional proof be required as to its suitability for winter residence, we have only to refer to rainfall figures and temperature given below: RAINFALL Felixstowe 147 rainy days... 17 6in EastotEngand .. 104 4 yee 106 SouthofEngland .. 177 ,, ” tes OS We British Isles sis EOS: jal dae Jae BT a TEMPERATURE Felixstowe (meantemp.) 49°4 East of England (mean temp.) 49°1 South of England (mean temp.) 49°7 British Isles temp.) 48°5 (mean Surely these figures, compiled from the records supplied by the Meteorological Society, should be sufficient toset aside any doubts that may have previously existed in regard to its winter climate. Dr. J. Burney Yeo, writing upon Felix- stowe in his “ Climate and Health Resorts,” remarks: “ The air is bracing and dry, and its cliffs being sixty feet above the sea-level, there are some well-sheltered spots which are suit- able for the treat- ment of chest cases even in winter. The A GENERAL VIEW OF As a winter resort this favourite East Aremarkabe feature in conne THE KING. weather in most seasons is generally delight- ful. The water is very pure, though hard, and contains some iron, derived from the The medical neighbourhood health iron pyrites in the red crag. surrounding highly of men of the think Felixstowe as a THE CHURCH AT OLD FELIXSTOWE. The building occupies the site of a wooden church, which is reputed to have been built by a Burgundian missionary, St. Felix, in A.v. 654. (From a copyright photograph by Emeny, Pelivstowe.) resort, and many eminent members of the profession at a distance have been impressed with its healthiness. The late Doctors Lankester and Tilbury Fox went there year after year; the former remarked upon the abundance of ozone prevalent in the air, which exceeded that of any seaside place of his acquaintance.” Of Felixstowe's other attractions we can speak only lightly. From the health-se x point of view, it is rather interesti that Felixstowe possesses a mineral water spring. which bubbles up at the base of the * to learn FELINSTOWE FROM THE GROUNDS OF THE tion with the laces due south, Anglian watering-place offers many attractions at this time of year wn is the tact that, although situated on the East Coast, it really AND HIS Traveller. WINTER RESORT. cliffs. Its taste and constituents resemble the famous springs of Aix-la-Chapelle. By a great oversight the spring has never been developed, and probably runs to waste. What a boon to the winter visitor would be a really fine pump- room, with, possibly, a winter garden adjoin- ing. Thousands of London's gouty and dyspeptic would flock to Felix- stowe just for the waters alone. Among English watering-places Felixstowe is yet quite in its infancy. The growth of the modern town has been quite phenomenal, dating, in fact, from the visit of the German ss and the Crown Prince in ice when it has steadily increased in size and popularity. The winter visitor is well catered for, not only by the railway company, which runs him down in consider- ably under three hours from Liver- pool Street Station, but also by the management of the several excellent hotels, for which the place is noted. The Felix, the largest and most up-to-date caravanserais on the East Coast, is remaining open for the first time this winter. The week-end visitor will find it exactly suited to his liking. Almost every Saturday a ball is given, or some kind of entertainment got up for his amuse- ment. There is to be a strong Christmas programme, lasting over several days. For the golfer there are no better or more picturesque links in the kingdom. They are playable practically the whole year round, and have the reputation for being “sporty.” Felixstowe is an admirable excursion centre. For those who motor down—and numbers do almost every week-end—the roads from London and the Midlands are particularly flat and in good condition. Excellent garage accommodation is provided at the Felix Hotel. Within an easy run are Ipswich, Norwich, Bury St. Edmunds, Harwich, and Manningtree, and scores of quaint, old- world villages, for which the greater part of East Anglia is celebrated. Trimley St. Mary and Trimley St. Martin, within easy walking distance of Felixstowe, are two remarkable old- world villages, the parish churches being only 100-yds. apart. The Great Eastern Railway maintain an excellent winter ser- vice to Felixstowe, and those who run down for a week-end will find the com- bined railway and hotel tickets a great advantage. very FELIX HOTEL,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905, CHRISTMAS IN THE ANTIPODES. IN THE SOUTHERN ALPS OF NEW ZEALAND. At the head of the Copland Pass. ee re THE BOILING SPRINGS, LAKE ROTOMAHANA. < For the holiday-maker or sportsman New Zealand is a veritable paradise, The tourist season just beginning lasts from November to March, during which time the climate is 4s near to perfection as anyone’could wish, and practically every kind of sport can be indulged in, The rivers and lakes in the neighbourhood of Rotoma simply teem with fish of all kinds, the rainbow trout, with which many are stocked, affording excellent sport. The two illustrations, from photographs taken at about the same time, afford striking examples of the wonderful contrasts of climate to be found in the islands, 285

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Under the Burgee. HE rearrangement of the big class regattas for next year, to which 1 referred last week, has just been ratified at a meeting of repre-entatives of all the clubs interested. Such a complete upheaval of what had come to be regarded as the ordinary routine of the season, was naturally not arrived at without considerable discussion. Opposition to the new scheme was expected at first from the Clyde clubs; but it was realised that some such change was imperative if the Clyde Fortnight were to retain its place as one of the principal fixtures of the year, and consequently the new date at the opening of the season was adopted. At the meeting a few days ago there however, evidences that some of the metropolitan were hardly were, clubs in favour of the new arrangement as it affected them Hitherto the regattas on the Thames, usually referred to asthe River Matches, opened ihe season. Under the scheme, the yachts will not arrive on the Thames until July, and the first regatta on the river will be on the 5th of that mouth, under the flag of the New Thames Yacht Club. Appended will be found the complete fixturelist as adopted at the meeting of representatives and recommended to the clubs affected; and in the true interests of the sport it is to be hoped that all the clubs will accept the recommendation loyally, and at any rate give the new scheine a trial. On paper the arrange- ment looks all that one could desire. Yachts begin racing on the Clyde. and at new A 30-{t. Solent class racer. the end of the Canoe “Fortnight cross over to Belfast Lough, and after engaging in the Ulster regattas, take in the Dublin Bay fixtures on their way South. Plymouth follows, with four days’ interval for vessels to make the passage from Plymouth Week for many years concluded the season; but this year the experiment was tried of holding the regattas in July, and the success attending the venture was such as to encouraye the clubs to fix on the earlier date for years. Under the new arrangement Plymouth Week will be a earlier than it this year. From Plymouth the boats will go direct to Dover, and the Thames and Harwich Regattas follow. Alter the Nore to Dover races, yachts Kingstown. future month was will be able to cross Channel for the fixtures at Ostend, Flushing, and Antwerp, and all will reassemble at Cowes, whence the season will proceed as hitherto. A complete alteration of the season's dates entails a considerable amount of forethought ; there are so many details to be taken into consideration, such as suitability of tides at some of the ports, and a sufficient allowance of time for boats to get from one fixture to another. Mr. Burton, who is in a great measure responsible for the new scheme, has made a careful study of the matter. and with his experience of “round the coast racing,” extending over several years, there is no one TERN She is owned by Co'onel J. Clilton Browa, and was built in 1903 by Nicholson of In the absence of a class tor her to race in this year, she sailed in the ex-rater handicap class. (From a copyright photograph by Detenham, Cowes.) better qualified to advise in the drawing up of the season's programme. The Royal Yacht Squadron has been notified that the German Emperor will again give a cup for a race froin Dover to Heligoland next year. In the fixture list it will be seen that the Kiel Week has not been taken into account. It would be well-nigh impossible to do so, and any vessels that are desirous of going to the Baltic will have to go direct from the Clyde, or, at latest, hurry away alter the Ulster fixture. Vessels that cross the North Sea for the German regattas, if content to finish racing at Kiel, could arrive home in time to take part in the Thames matches. 286 At the time of writing there does not appear to be much prospect of racing in the Mediter- ranean outside the smaller classes. These regattas have undergone a great change during the past few years. The fact of there being fewer big boats in commission in this country has, of course, seriously reduced the chances of sport in that direction; and even with a revival of first-class racing in England, it is doubtful if the Riviera regattas would benefit to any great extent, as with the crowd of fixtures at home many owners are conteit to leave the Riviera alone as far as racing is more particularly as it means early in: the year, and a refit on returning home. The offer by King Edward of two prizes to the New York Yacht Club may be expected to result in a great revival of yachting in Ameri- can waters. Earlier in the year it was understood that the King was desirous of encouraging the sport by offering a prize for a contest which, it was believed, would take the forin of a race across the Atlantic. It is understood that the two prizes will be offered as challenge trophies, to be sailed for respectively by schoonersand sloops. concerned, a special fit-out FIXTURES FOR 190. June 2—12. — Clyde Fortnight. June 15. — Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. June 16—18.—Royal Ulster Yacht Club. June 20—22 —Dublin Bay Regattas. June 26—30. — Ply- mouth Week. July 1, 2.—Ro Cinque Ports Club ; Dover. July 5.—New Thames Yacht Club; River Matches. July 6. -- Royal Thames Yacht Club; River M itches. July 7.-—New Thames Yacht Club; Southend to Harwich July 9, 10. — Royal Harwich Yacht Club. July 13.—Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. July 14 —Royal Thames Yacht Club; Dover. July 16.—Dover to Ostend. July 18—21,—Ostend Regatta. July 23.—Ostend to Flushin:. July 24.—Fleshing to Antwerp. July 25.—Antwerp. July 28—August 1.—Royal Temple Yacht Club Ramsgate. August 6.—Royal London Yacht Club; Cowes. August 7—10.—R: yal Yacht Squadron. August 11,—Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club. August 14—17.—Royal Victoria Yacht Club ; Week. August 18.—Royal Southern Yacht Club. Augus: 23.—Royal Southampton Yacht Club. August —Koyal Dorset Yacht Club. August 28, 29.—Torbay Regatias. August 31 —Royal Dart Yacht Club, Dartmouth. CorINTHIAN Nore to Ryde ee Google

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NAVY AND ARMY. The Ladies’ HEN the history of what has come to be known as the “woman” movement comes to be written, the future historian will, without doubt, have to take into account the work which has been done by the Pioneer Club. The Pioneer is one of the oldest of the ladies’ clubs, and its object is expressed in its title. It had its rise from the conversation of a few friends who were discussing matters social, educational, and progressive. The ruling spirit of the movement was Mrs. E. L. Massingberd, a woman of rare individuality, who was the first and only president of the club, So dearly did the Pioneers hold her, so much did they cherish — her memory, that on her death it was felt that no one could adequately succeed _ her, since then the club has never elected another president. Mrs. Massingberd was an ardent tem- perance worker and suffragist, and an enthusiastic helper in every good and ONE worthy cause to reduce the sum total of human misery, and her personality and work is indelibly stamped on the club. The keynote to her beliefs may be found in the mottoes which she selected for the club, and which are placed appropriately in the club-rooms. They are as strikingly appropriate as they are beautiful: * Love Thyself Las In Great and THE KING. V.—THE PIONEER CLUB. Things Unity; in Small Things Liberty; in All Things Charity”; * They say, what say they, let them say,” and Whitman's rousing words “We the route for travel clearing Pioneers ! Oh, Pioneers! All the hands of comrades clasping Pioneers! Oh, Pioneers!” The present secretary of the club is Lady Hamilton, and to Miss Catherine Mary i F@ot * (From a copyright photograph by F. G. Hcdsoll.) Whitehead, one of the original ine.nbers of the club. nd aclose friend of Mrs. Massing- berd, we are indebted for these notes. lhe Pioneers numbers amongst its members women distinguished in the professions, in administrative work, and in society. It is a club of serious aim and purpose, besides catering to the social side, and democratic in Dec. 9th, 1904, Clubs of London. the best and highest sense of the word. It has done much to establish and elevate the status of the woman worker, especially in the higher branches of woman's effort. One of the features of the Pioneer Club is_ its debates. These start off with an affirmative assertion, an opposer endeavouring to prove the negative. For the summer session, which was most successful, there were quite a number of interesting sub- jects brought up for discussion, viz.: “That woman is not a true artist’; “That science has been of more benefit to mankind than literature"; “That newspapers are a great evil"; “That the spread of artistic taste makes a nation more sober and happy.” The debate on the last-named subject was opened by Baron Suye- matsu. The club- rooms in Grafton Street are beauti- fully appointed. There is a very excellent. library, and evening parties and concerts are given throughout the year, so that it will be seen that the E OF THE INTERESTING DEBATES HELD AT THE CLUB-ROOMS IN GRAFTON STREET. Pioneers do not ignore the social amenities, nor does the serious vein which runs throughout the club prevent a relish of the lighter things of life. The woman's club is a_ sign of the times, which those who have eyes to see cannot ignore, and it is destined to play a large part in the social life of the Empire. Startling efficacv—Immedate relic. For ordinary Colds in the Head : Formawn Nose Wool, 73. per box (dainty pocket size). For more serious att: H Formawn Inhaler, Price 2/-, including Taviers Should your Chemist not yet stock Formawn, write, enctosing cash, to The Chemical Works, 268, Southwark Bridge Road, London, S.E., who will forward post free what is required

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Dec. 9th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS RUGBY FOOTBALL. “It is better to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all,’ FTER the New Zealand-Ireland match, A which was won by the visitors to Lansdowne Road, Dublin, by 3 goals to nil, an ex-Irish International was induced to commit himself in the columns of a Dublin paper by saying that “had Maclear not been out of position Ireland would certainly have scored two tries.” With characteristic Irish inadvertence the old International omitted to observe that “but for Maclear the New Zealanders would have scored half-a- dozen more tries.” That is far nearer the truth than his inaccurate remark, for Maclear’s spoiling and his tackling alone nipped several movements at their very initiation. Which, I maintain, is just the very moment when they ought to be stopped. With the tremendous pace, handiness, resource, and backing-up ability our visitors possess it is more often due to accident than to the intrinsic ability of their opponents that a manwuvre, which has for some little time looked dangerous, ulti- mately breaks down, and a try is not registered. Therefore, what is true of all attacking move- ments is especially so in their case. Stop them before the five-eighths have commenced to draw the defence—which was what Maclear repeatedly did—and the New Zealand score will always be kept within reasonable limits. Let those five-eighths get through our third line, and the betting is at once on a New Zealand score. For his size and weight B. Maclear is pro- bably the fastest three-quarter who ever played in first-class Rugby football. He is not by any means an ideal centre; as a matter of fact, he is a forward, who was very success- ful as a wing three-quarter, and being a wing three-quarter, he was in truly Hibernian fashion played as a centre. Still the absurd habit ists among critics, who are old enough and enced enough to know better, of com- paring him, to his disadvantage, with great centres of the calibre of A. J. Gould, Gwyn Nicholls, or A.B. Timms. These giants of the past—the tense is used advisedly, despite Nicholls's probable appearance next Saturday for Wales v. New Zealand—did not achieve WALLACE In dry weather only, perhaps, H. Alexander (Middle- sex), W. I.. Rogers (Kent), and one or two others, can compare with him as place-kickers. greatness in the course of four International matches, which is at present the limit of the career of Basil Maclear in the highest paths of Rugby football. When he has played in ten or fifteen Internationals will be time enough to compare him with past heroes. As he stands he is incomparably the finest three- quarter in the four Unions, whether wing or McGREGOR Who is one of the fastest of the many fast backs the New Zealand team possesses, making a ‘* mark.’ centre, in every department of the game. If Ireland could find two good centres and play him on the wing, they would, with their present fine forwards, win the International premier- ship this year. ERIN-GO-BRAGH. The Irish forwards are the best, in the opinion of the Colonials, thaf our visitors have yet met. From eye-witness of the fact I can corroborate this view. Ireland seemed more likely to score, in fact, threatened danger more seriously, more frequently than the Scotchmen did, which rather tends to prove the fluky nature of the Scottish try, leaving their snap- shot dropped goal to stand on its merits as the result of a very smart piece of play that was well worth four points. The Irish forwards are probably a better eight than that with which Ireland were unlucky to lose the Inter- national premiership last season. Scotland, too, are a better side than then, I have heard a Welsh Rugby Union official unhesitatingly affirm that Welsh football is this year at least twenty points behind that of 1g04-5. Allowing for his exaggeration, the Wales-New Zealand match is as good as over, in so far as the actual result is concerned. But paper form at Rugby is notoriously bad to rely upon. So that we cannot, on the Scottish and Irish defeats (this is written a tew days before England v, New Zealand), say that the Silver Fernis bound to beat the Leek. That, however, on general form it will do so is as certain as that the New Zealand forwards—admittedly the weak point in the team’s armour—are quite the equal of the Welsh forwards, and that the New Zealand backs are collectively superior to those of Wales. Thus, though form has ere now been grievously falsified, everything points to a New Zealand victory at Cardiff on December 16. Tue Rererrr. The Welsh game and the New Zealand game being so nearly alike in several features, a really good referee is required for this match. The three best are Crawford Findlay (Scotland), Percival Coles (England), and F. W. Nicholls (England). But either of the three may be relied upon to be up with the man with the ball, which is not always the case. The Colonial team lost two tries through this deficiency at Inverleith. The whole Rugby world will hope for a great game cleanly fought, as vigorously as may be, but with every regard to the requirements of the recent circular by the Cardiff and District committee to its referees about the suppression of hacking, tripping, holding-on, and foul tack- ling. Unless one or two of the Welshmen begin this sort of thing there will be none of it. OF that there need be no doubt. NEWTON Known as ‘' Fatty'’ Newton to his intimates, is probably the fastest forward jor his size and weight now playing. - Vill. GLASGOW Who kicked some good goals at Limerick against Munster, and hit the post on two occasions when he missed goal, is here shown trying a place-kick.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1908. The Way To Brains The right kind of brain makes money and “ does things.” You cannot have a strong, sturdy, money- making ‘‘thinker”’ unless you feed it on the kind of food the body requires to rebuild the brain and nerves day by day. You can have sharper brain, keener memory and better health on Grape-Nuts Grape-Nuts food is made for that purpose and it does its work. Trial proves it. THERE'S A REASON. (All Grocers sell Grape-Nuts, 7d. per packet.) Spee ‘DE RESZKE | HIGH CLASS Be CIGARETTES, Optainable « atall . we Nigh-class Tobacconists, A FEW TESTIMONIALS. Dr. Howard Marshall. “I have now smoked several hundred of your ‘Ds Reszxs’ Cicaretrss. and have found them most excellent, many of the resident staff here bave tried them and all say they are the finest Cigarettes they have ever smoked. Their flavour is very good, and ike most cigarettes, have no ill-effect on the throat."” Byam Shaw, Esq. ‘De Resexe’ Cicarettrs seen to me as near perfection as possible having the full flavour and yet very cool.”* Hal Hurst, Esq., R.I., R.B.A. “Delight ‘with the ‘De Reszxe’ Cicaretres."”” Bernard Partridge, Esq. (of ‘ Punch"). ‘De Reszxe' CicareTtes seem to me remarkably delicate in ‘aiven and agreeable to the palate."” Walter Crane, Esq., A.R. W.8. “ Although I do not smoke myself, I find members of my family and friends karen the ‘Dg Reszxe’ Cicaretres excellent.” on R=""DE RESZKE,” MIOM CLASS CIOARETTES c. B. Fry, B ‘he Oe Reszxe' Cicarettes have a very pleasant flavour, and I like them better than many much more expensive cigarettes which I have smoked." Molton Prior, Esq. “Will you \ainly forward me 1.000 ' De Reszxr’ Cicarettes? I have just returned from Japan and have none.’ A.W. Pinero, Esq. “Find ‘De Reszxe’ Cicaretrss excellent.’ R. Wentworth Wood, Esq. “Kindly send me a box of your ‘ De Reszke' Crsarertes, which have been very much recommended to me.' \ Max Pemberton, Esq. «Dg Reszke' CIGARETTES appear to me to be excellent." Send for free Explanatory Pamphlet to— Jj. MILLHOFF & CO., Ltd., 17, Down Street, Piccadilly, LONDON. ——— S aN ae REN “SMOKED BY ROYALT Y a SI DAILY THLMGRATIL OMBOS. MESSRS. C. A. CARLIN have acquired the right to sell in this country THE FAMOUS CIGARETTES The OMBOS CIGARETTE CO., of CAIRO, EGYPT. BY IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE SULTAN OF TURKEY. Sizes—No. 1, 10/6 per 100. No. 2, 8/6 per 100. No. 8, 7/6 per 100. C. A. CARLIN, i. 177, Piccapitiy, W. The Largest Importers of Havana Olgars in the Kingdom. THE ROYAL MAIL R. M Ss. P. STEAM PACKET COMPANY, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. NOVEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. 7o Days—f£70. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February. Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas, Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as above. If you wanta . QUANTITY of QUALITY, BUY THE ALL OF THE WRITING IS a VISIBLE ALL OF THE TIME. THE MONARCH TYPEWRITER COMPANY, 97, Queen Victoria Street, LONDON. 327 & 329, Corn Exchange Buildings, Cathedral Street. MANCHESTER. 34, Narrow Wine Street, BRISTOL. Dealers: BIRMINGHAM -Harrison & Bowracier, 192, Corporation Street. SHEFFIELD—Pawson & Brattsrorp, 1, High Street. NOTTINGHAM-J. & H. Bett, Ltp., Carlton Street. LIVERPOOL—Macuin & Haxver, 26, Colquitt Street. DUMFRIES—Maxwett & Soxs, High Street. NORTHAMPTON—W. C. Guunixs & Company, Kettering Road. ix.

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Dec 9tn 1905 THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. UR hearty congratulations to Messrs. ( Cassell on their edition of Sir Benjamin Stone’s photographs. Each number secnis more interesting than the last. The third part, which is before us, completes the views of the Northumbrian Baal fire, that old Pagan rite which Christianity has taken under its wing. The last of th showing the fire alight, is a ve and skilful piece of photography. ‘“ The Wayfarer’s Dole, Winchester,” shows two travellers receiving the horn of beer and hunch of white bread which Henry de Blois decreed shonld be offered in perpetuum to wayfarers at the gate of his hospital of St. Cross. The present writer has olten partaken of it in old days; he used to find the beer a little mild, and Sir the bread delicious. Then come Benjamin views of the * Greenhill Bower” Stone's at Lichfield—the survival of the Photo- campus martius, or annual muster graphs. of the citizens for the defence of hearth and home. A dignified ceremony this, with the Mayor and other great men “in full fig,” and a display of the fine old armour owned by the town, which, though worn by “ heroes of old,” is a little small for the modern man. Among other rare and interest- ing things, this number shows views of the very old and historic “ Tyn- wald Day" in the Isle of Man, at which the custom of proclaiming the laws from Tynwald Mount is kept up. The whole collection of these photo- graphs, when completed by the publishers, will be invaluable to the antiquary, and a source of constant pleasure to the general reader. And every year and century that passes will add to their value. * + * THE capable manner in which Lord Stavordale has edited his ancestral kinsman Lord Holland's “ Further Memoirs of the Whig Party, 1807- 1821 (John Murray, London, 1995), will console them for the patience with which they have waited for this volume of rare political interest. Lord Holland wrote with refreshing frankness of men whom he knew, and events quorum — pars Lord magna fui. It must not Holland. be forgotten that the years now dealt with comprise the whole of the Regency, and include the battle of Waterloo, the second American War, the cap- tivity and death of Napoleon, and the trial of Queen Caroline. Lord Hol- land dealt to some extent with the St. Helena question in his lifetime, but on all the topics mentioned much new and interesting information is afforded by this carefully-prepared and ably-annotated volume. ‘ * * CHRISTMAS should not be allowed to pass without reference to a very beautiful and charming book published lately by Messrs. A. and C. Black. “ Kate Greenaway, by M. H. Spielmann and G. S. Layard, is, on the whole, a worthy record of a charming per- sonality and an unique artist. ‘“ About the name of Kate Greena * the authors write, “there floats a perfuine so sweet and fragrant that even at the moment of her death we thought more of the artist we admired than of the friend we had lost.” It was conscientious, perhaps, of the authors to dwell in their book rather on the artist than on the Kate friend. What we miss from these Green- pages is the charm and the poetry away. and the humour and the quaint- ness, in a word. the perfume to which the authors refer and which hangs about the memory of the work of this lady. It is, in fact, to put it plainly, rather a stodgy book; and yet we can hardly blame it tor that, because Kate Greenaway, regarded as an artist only, performed a very distinctive work which is worthy of the most serious con- sideration that serious writers can give. She did nothing less, as her biographers say, fhan to revolutionise one form of book illustration, work in which she was very ably helped by Nie. Edmund Evans, the colour-printer. We smile at the illustrations that charined ns many years aie ago and charm us still, without realising what an advance they have achieved and continue to indicate. While we still hope for what in the cant phrase of the day we may call an appreciation of Kate Greenaway’s art, written by critics rather less pedestrian than the two authors of this book, we cannot be sufficiently grateful for so sound a work so lavishly illus- trated with beautiful things as this. The pictures are well chosen; they show a wide knowledge of the by-paths as well as the main roads of the artist’s work, and they are admir- ably reproduced. Great use has been made of the letters that passed between Kate Green- away and her friend and admirer Ruskin, including the humorous or poetic little sketches with which she used to illustrate her letters to the great critic. * * * “NOT one of the youthful historians,” says Mr. Sydney C. Grier, writing of a class he examined on the subject of Warren Hastings, “knew or appeared to know that Hastings was acquitted of every charge brought against him.” Mr. Grier’s complaint is typical of the knowledge, not only of the class, but of the greater part of the nation for whom Warren A REPRODUCTION FROM A WATER-COLOUR LATE KATE GREENAWAY. “Kate Greenaway’ (Adam and Charles Black). Hastings worked during his long and strenuous career. We know that he was tried; we forget that he was acquitted. We know that he worked to buy back his ancestral estates, and we know that he did it; we do not know, or do not choose to remember, that he was one of the great men of our nation, that his code of morals was actually a little in advance of those of his contemporaries, that he was subject to a world of envy, detraction, and petty opposi- tion, and that he came out of it all with a character not indeed unstained, but proved to be far higher than his enemies supposed. And he did as much as any one man to build up that great empire of ours in the East. If anyone wants to make a closer acquaintance with a strongly alluring though not infrequently repellent personality, he should study Mr. Grier’s edition of “The Letters of Warren Hastings,” which has been recently published by Messrs. Blackwood. hese letters show the man as he was, and willdo more to remove misconceptions than any other kind of book that could have been Warren Hastings. written. In his preface we are glad to see that Mr. Grier, with a delicate hand, administers to Macaulay the chastisement which his “ Essay on Hastings” deserves. DRAWING BY WE have before us two very beautiful art books. One is Mr. Mortimer Menpes’s “Rembrandt,” published by Messrs. Black, the other Mr. William B. Boulton’s exhaustive work on Gainsborough, published by Messrs. Methuen. Mr. Menpes, it is possibly not known, has his own press, in which workmen (or artists) trained by himself, print, under the eye of their employer, such superb reproduc- tious as appear here. In the case of this book, he has carefully examined Rembrandt's manner of painting and then set to work to discover how the colour- -printing process could be developed so as to give good repro- ductions of these masterpieces. ‘The result is something which in Rembrandt our opinion goes far ahead of any and Gains- other colour-printing that we borough. have seen put forth, either by English or foreign presses. Perfect is a word that must be sparingly used, but we are strongly teinpted to call these sixteen full-page colour-prints by that title. Hand in hand with the illustrations goes an appreciative comment on the artist by that agreeable writer, Mr. Lewis Hind, who has studied Rembrandt through and through, and writes of him both vigorously and sanely. Mr. William B. Boulton is rapidly coming to the front as an art critic, and his book on >] Gainsborough will enhance his repu- tation. It is at once scholarly and interesting, and the reproductions, though not so ambitious as Mr. Menpes's, are good examples of what the half-tone block can do in capable hands. * * WE have one or two interesting novels to recommend. Mr. Filson Young's book, “ Sands of Pleasure" (E. Grant Richards), cannot be called a good novel, and yet many who know the author's brilliant journalism will be anxious to read it. To our- selves it has brought disappointment. It is the story of a young man of strong character—a builder of light- houses—who visits Paris, and being quite unsophisticated falls in love with a woman of the kind in which Paris is—rather unjustly—supposed to be particularly rich. It is clever, of course, but it is not a novel. It lacks human nature; the man is a “stick,” only the woman and the lighthouse live. Wecan recommend whole-heartedly Mr. Perceval Gib- bon's collection of stories of Boers and Kaffrs, “ Vrouw >sQrobelaar’s —- Leading Novels. rses" (Blackwood). y are amazingly vivid and ex- tremely well told ; they do not mince ayatters, but they are never merely utal; and, all in all, they are stories of an exceptionally high order. Mrs. Margaret L. Woods's historical novel, “ The King's Revoke” (Smith, Elder), is not the sort of story we should have expected from the author of “A Village Tragedy”; but it is a fine and careful piece of work, telling of an attempt to rescue from his imprisonment in France that Ferdinande Je Désiré of Spain, whom Napoleon tricked into captivity in order to set hfs brother Joseph on the throne. “Dan the Dollar,” by Shan F. Bullock, is a good Irish story, the first to be published by a new Dublin firm, Messrs. Maunsell; and “St. Cuthbert’s of the West,” by R. E. Knowles (Oliphant Anderson), is a story of a Scotch Presbyterian minister that is full of humour and simple, very delicately-handled pathos. BOOKS TO READ. Further Memoirs of the Whig Party, by Richard Vassall, third Lord Holland, (Murray.) The Correspondence ot Henrik Ibsen, (Hodder and Stoughton.) Flood, Fell, and Forest, by Sir Henry Pottinger. (Arnold. ) The Miltary Life of H.R.H. George, Duke ot Cam bridge, by Colonel Willoughby Verner. (Murray.) The Romance ot the Milky Way, by Latcadio Hearn (Constable.) Vrouw Grobelaar's leading Cases, by Perceval Gib- bon (Blackwood.) The Kiig's Revoke, by Margaret L. Woods. Elder.) (Smith,

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THE NAVY AND ARMY. Dec. 9th, 1905 . TUCK’S LAUCHABLE XMAS CARDS, 80x of 40 for 1/3, Sample 20 tor od- TUCK’S LATEST XMAS PARTY MASKS. Assorted Dozen, 2/6. Sample Set of Six 1/6. Please procure early. Carefully packed. RAPHAEL TUCK’S LOVELY XMAS CARDS. Casket La Grande. 20 Superb Products, including ART CELLULOIDS. Really Handsome. 2/6 Post Free. Early application advised. 40 for 1/- 20 for 6d. Including Tuck's Cluster de Luxe Including Tuck's Folding Designs. Folding Designs. Raphael Tuck's Handsome Folding Designs with Envelopes, 2 stamps extra. Post paid. BAZAAR BUNDLE, 100 Tuck's Xmas Cards 15 stamps, with 20 folding designs. Choice Cluster of Ten Tuck's Xmas Cards, 4 Stamps. MAGIC BOX FIREWORKS FOR DRAWING ROOM PARTY, 1/6. Good Cheer for some Little Cot— BIG BOX OF TEN TOYS FOR A SHILLING. Charming Glove Box with 20 Tuck's Xmas Cards, 14 stamps. Sweetly pretty Kerchief Box, 8 Stamps. p@ 20 for 6d., Comic Xmas Postcards and Humorous Xmas Cards. TOM SMITH’S CRACKERS. 3 Boxes 1/9. Single Box, 9d. T.B.L.. Kina’s Premises, Savoy Corner, STRAND, LoNnooN. to the fact that thousands of people who were inveterate smokers of extensively advertised cheap paper cigarettes (which are so harmful to the Bealth) have discontinued same, and are now smoking FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGAR ETTES (All Tobacco Leaf—No Paper). They are far more satisfying, mild, delightful in flavour, pure, and last much longer than ordinary paper cigarettes. Doctors strongly recommend them. These delightful Whiffs are on sale everywhere, fet. each, 8/- per¥Q@Q. Awarded 12 Gold Medals tor Excellence. Importer: BEWLAY, 49, STRAND, LONDON. Ee‘ablished 125 Years. GREATEST OF ALL CARD GAMES 3, 4, 5 OR 6) CAN PLAY. | QUIT IS EASILY LEARNED. QUIT IS NOW THE LARCEST _ SELLING q CUARANTEE ii Hh i ITs EXCEPTIONAL MERIT. extraordinary fascination. The play is CAPTIVATING from the very start, and is a smart and lively game with plenty of scope for good judgment. : 7 with OELICHT You. Sold every- where, or post free from uson receipt of FROM THE “CAPLAIN.” price. EVERYBODY likes QUIT. PARKER BROTHERS (Inc.), "\orurc"" QUI QUIT, Pit, Sherlock Holmes’ Game, ete., etc. CLUB EDITION % PLAIN EDITION W. H ARBROW'S Iron, Wood & Portable Buildings. BUILDINGS, ANY SIZE, DESPATCHED AT A FEW DAYS’ NCTICE. REVERSIBLE SHELTER, 7{t. 6in. by 7ft. 6in. Suitable for the accommodation of Patients under- going the open-air treatment. Price, including Turn-table £25 PAYILION FOR FOOTBALL, GOLF OR CRICKET. Size. Supplied. Erected. Verandah. 2oft. by roft. « &37 0 242 0 0 £310 0 2sft. by raft. 4250 4710 0 415 0 30ft. by r2ft. os 49 50 oes 57 0 0 os 510 0 4oft. by raft. 6615 0 71315 O 715 0 STEAM JOINERY of every description. Works: SOUTH BERMONDSEY STATION, 4.“ LONDON, S.E. | s Plans and Estimates free on application. Ay ii a E ill STABLE. ~ Twostalls, loose box, coach-house & harness Size 38ft. by r4ft. room, hay loft over. Price about 290 MOTOR HOUSE. | 13ft. by roft. . On Rail 215 0 0 Erected £18 0 O | a5ft. by roft. % 1600. - 1910 0 22ft. by roft. ... “e 19 5 0... rh 2450 26ft. by 12ft. ... ve 2215 0 ae 29 0 0

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Dec. 9th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book. No. LXX.—ENGLISH STONEWARE PAS1 AND PRESENT. OTTERS have flourished on the banks of the umes ever since the days of Queen Elizabeth and her immediate successors. Lambeth (chiefly “ Bellarmines,"” and so called from a supposed resemblance to the unpopular Car- dinal of that name) were apparently in use all over England. They have been found buried many feet below the streets of Oxford, Gloucester, and Bristol. Drinking-cups, jugs, and plates in the same coarse, brown, but by no means unsightly, ware, wine - jars were also manufactured in con- siderable numbers. In 1676 one John van Hamme, a Dutchman, settled there, with the avowed object of carrying on the “art of makeinge tiles and porcelane and other earthen- wares, after the way practised in Holland.” He was not, however, the first in the field, for, during the greater part of the seventeenth century, and contemporaneously with the “potting” of the rough brown ware above alluded to, either by Dutchmen or by Englishmen imitating Dutch methods, a_ large quantity of white enamelled /aience had been manufactured. Specimens of Lambeth Delft, dated 1631, 1650, and 1680, are in existence, but it seems to have declined in favour of the white stoneware, which, after Dwight’s patent of 1671, rapidly found favour in the eyes of customers. The white ornamental stoneware of Staffordshire does not seem to have been imitated at Lambeth, but the present writer is strongly of opinion that the familiar brown ware of Fulham and Lambeth was in vogue before the introduction of Delft or Cologne ware, which it survived, to become, early in the eighteenth century, its staple product. It was certainly the popular product of the Fulham “potting” works during the Napoleonic Wars, when John Doulton’ was serving — his tN A BACCHANALIAN REER-JUG, CIRCA 1845. In the museum at Doulton’s pottery manu- factory. apprenticeship there, to unite forces in the year of Waterloo with Mr. J. Watts, and lay the first foundations of the great enterprise now carried on by their successors. At the present moment the Doulton factories are almost as con- spicuous an object in the London landscape as either their near neighbour St. Thomas's A SMALL STONEWARE NAPOLEON JAR Made about 1825. In the Doulton collection at Lambeth Hospital or the Houses of Parliament on the opposite side of the Thames. Theoriginal Doulton and Watts potting-works were situated in Vauxhall Walk. Although carried on quite unpretentiously some really fine pieces must have been produced there, and probably none more effective than the THE. POTTING” OF THE DOULTONS. large and carefully-finished brown ware Nelson jug which was reproduced in the Trafalgar issue of THe Kinc. This specimen is so elaborate in detail, and the likeness of Nelson so striking and lifelike, that one is almost induced to think that Messrs. Doulton and Watts may have * collaborated” in its production ten years before they commenced business in Vauxhall Walk. Be this as it may, we know that in 1826 they migrated to 26, High Street, Lambeth. Even then they employed only twelve work- men, and a weekly kiln fulfilled all requirements. Then came the Reform agitation of the early “thirties,” and a demand arose for spirit-jars invested with (it must be confessed) more or less caricature likenesses of Earl Grey, Lord Brougham, Lord John Russell, Mr. Cobbett, the great Irish Liberator, and other popular heroes of the day. The writer possesses a series of these quaint relics of early Doulton days, and many more are to be found in the collection of Mr. Struan Robertson of Bath- easton. There are several in the museum, which is a feature in the great factory which has arisen on the comparatively humble founda- tions laid between 1815 and 1832. The story of the rise and progress of the house of Doulton has yet to be told. It enters very largely into the annals of British Art in the nine- teenth century—and after. It is difficult to-day to conjure up visions of the works as they were when the counterfeits of Nelson and Napoleon were turned out. A substantial residence then adjoined the factory, standing in an acre of garden. lish pond, fruit trees, vines, a windmill, and cottages have long since disappeared, for the Doulton works and studios now cover between seven and eight acres of ground. B. A FINE LAMBETH GREYWARE FLOWER-VASE, Dug up ina Dorset garden, and in the collection of the writer. xii. LORD BROUGHAM,AS A SPIRIT-JAR, CIRCA 1832. From the collection of Doulton ware at Lambeth. yGoogle

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905. Tue Misses H.8 1. WOOLLAN | (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection of Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, etc. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in Rare Booxs anv Five Lisrary Epitions oF STANDARD AUTHORS Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, 1st Editions of 17th, 18th, and tgth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently issued —Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. THE “COUNTRY LIFE" LIBRARY. NOW READY. Price £2 2 O Net. IN ENGLISH HOMES. By CHARLES LATHAM. Published at the Offices of “Country Live,’ Liwiten, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; and by Grorce Newnes, Limitkb, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. A MAN WHO RIDES STRAIGHT to Hounds should pay just as mucb attention to his get-up as to his mount. In a fast 50 minutes, comfort in the saddle is almost as essential as a good performer. Coats and Breeches which drag and draw at all points are worse than a pulling horse We can give you a turn-out which will lack nothing in smartness, and will, at the same time, give that ease to the body which a long day in the saddle demands. CHAE 6 es dllustrated Catalozue, Post Fret. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE KING’s ExcHan Autograph Letter of the Rev of Burnham Thorp:. EXCHANGE. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. — continued. : Information or Copies of any Prints showing ‘dmund Nelson, | Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. £2 offered. —829, THE KinG's |—262, Tue Kinc's ExcHANGe. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— |264, THE KiNG’s EXCHANGE. BOOKS: | Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval|engagement between the ‘t Shannon" and ‘* Chesa- Occurrences.—154, THE KinG's EXCHANGE, |peake,"' after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, THE A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan.) Kinc's EXCHANGE. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘* which in Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by | her marriage.—268, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Officers of the Koyal Navy’ Signed by J. W Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing | Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, coloured patterns.—179, THE K1nG's EXCHANGE. Bath ; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same | Devon,—269, THE K1NG's EXCHANGE (temp. George IV ).—182, THE KinG's EXCHANGE Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. | especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s| 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham | operations.—-270, THE K1NG's ExCHANGE. £1 offered.—183, Tox Kina’ CHANGE. Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. | discoverer of the Bermudas. £1 offered.- 271, THE Tos. each offered.—184, ‘ue KinG's EXCHANGE KinG's ExCHANGE, Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, —185, THE Kinc's ExCHANGE dedicated to Princess Augusta, 18ot; John Penn Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.—/drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho 186, THe Kine's ExcHANGE. Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that |Good price offered. —272, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892. —187,| Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : '* John Bull taking Tue Kine's ExcHANGE aluncheon,"’ 1798; ‘* Royal Economy,"’ George III. ‘The Book of Archery,'’ and any other works on frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 1791. 6s. each oflered—273, THE Kina's EXCHANGE. 188, THE KinG’s ExcHAncE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav-| Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class ings of old I.ondon, especially Covent Garden, the examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, Tue|Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Good price KinG’s EXCHANGE. offered.—526, THe Kine's EXCHANGE. ‘ Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson,| Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE |the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. KinG's ExcHANGE. Tue Kinec's EXCHANGE. xiii. WANTED. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. MISCELLANEOUS. Pictorial cards wanted from all parts of the world, Photos of docks, harbours, preferred. P:ompt r ply. Will send views of Brest —J. LeGranp, Landendeau, Finisterre, France. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.—817A, THE KinG’s ExcHANGE BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 1334, The Kina's EXCHANGE. The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn’s charge to the jury, 2 volumes.— 134A, THE Kine's ExCHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Récamier, Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THE Kinc’s ExCHANGE. GOLD, SILVER, Ete. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. — 608a, Tue KinG's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative aintings.—524A, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. ” Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different), —525a, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE.

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AN) HIS Motoring Notes. HE statisticians have been shedding a cold light upon the recent Olympia | Show, and dispelling many of the illusions that had been engendered in the public mind by the enthusiastic re- porters of the daily Press. Excluding motor- boats, it was only third in point of the number of vehicles staged, the Crystal Palace Exhi- bition of February, rgo4, still holding the record in this country with a total of 577, while the Olympia Show in the spring of the present year contained 499, or three more than were on view last month. The Paris Salon of 1904, however, is still an easy first, with a grand total of 633 vehicles of all sorts, a number which is never likely to be exceeded at Olympia, at any rate so long as the motor-boats are housed in the same building. The Autocar has published a series of tables covering all the most important exhibitions for several years past, fromm which one gathers several interesting facts. The British exhibits last month amounted to 56'4 per cent. of the whole, France being an easy second with 30 per cent. Seven foreign countries in all were represented, and it is somewhat curious in view of the leading position of the Mercédés firm that Germany only provided four out of a total of 126 firms showing motor vehicles. Petrol is still paramount, and neither steam nor electricity show any increase in popularity if one judges trom the statistics of all the recent exhibitions. Applied to pleasure cars it only accounts for 2 per cent. of the whole. The live axle is rapidly ousting the side chain system of transmission, the respective per- centages at Olympia being about 55 and 40, in spite of the fact that the number of small cars on view was the lowest on record. The net number of exhibitors was 229, and the total value of the contents of Olympia last month, including the motor-boats, was slightly over £300,000. cs a * Following on the recent admission of the chairman of the Guildford Bench that the magistrates of that notoriously anti- motorist tribunal were uneasy in their con- sciences as to the treatment which the careful driver sometimes received at their hands, comes a letter from Lord Onslow to one of the local papers, in which he suggests that an instrument which would show on a chart the speed at which a car had been travelling would afford invaluable evidence before a court of justice, ‘* where,” he says, “I fear, owing to the impossibility of rebutting that tendered by the police, there have been many cases of unmerited conviction.” It may be some slight consolation to the careful driver who has to waste a day and pay {10 or {£20 in fines and legal costs for slightly exceeding the legal limit on some deserted road in Surrey, that many of the most prominent magistrates in the county are beginning to realise that alittle more fairness and common- sense in the methods of administering the Motor-car Act would be of advantage to everybody concerned. * * es A meeting of Essex automobilists took place on Wednesday last week in London, when it was decided formally to found an automobile club for the county, to be known as the “ Essex County A.C.” The following permanent officials were duly elected: President, the Earl of Warwick; vice-presidents, Colonel Lockwood, M.P., and Colonel Tufnell, J.P., D.L.; chairman, Mr. Burnett Tabrum, J.P.; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. Arkwright; hon. secretary, Mr. E. C. Tijou, 26, Great Tower Street, E.C. * * ¥ During the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions twenty appeals were heard against convic- tions under the Motor-car Act. Of these, eight were successful, one was adjourned, and the remaining eleven were dismissed. Adding the above figures to previous totals, it appears that altogether seventy-seven appeals by motorists to Quarter Sessions have been tried since January, 1904, and that in no fewer than thirty cases the appellant was entirely successful. In seven others the penalties were reduced, sometimes to such an extent that the result was really a decisive victory for the motorist. The percentage of success is extraordinarily high, and in itself consti- tutes a serious indictment of the methods of the lower courts, where drivers are often fined severely without the semblance of a fair trial. The expense of these appeals, however, is very heavy, owing to the fact that the magistrates at Quarter Sessions, for some reason which is difficult to understand, rarely give costs against the police. The practical denial of redress to the man of moderate means is a serious blot upon our judicial system, which affects a far wider class than motorists only. A POWERFUL TOURING CAR. A 30—40-h.p. Martini, with landaulette body and extension canopy. xiv.

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Fashions of To-day &§ To-morrow. HE shops are all looking their very brighest, there are tempta- tions in every shop window to beguile the money out of our purses, ‘Christmas will soon be here,” all the pretty things seem to be whispering in our willing ears, “ buy us, please buy us.” There is one thing at this season of the year that always strikes me anew, and that is, that it is always at this particular time that arce. Little outstanding accounts must be settled, and there are so many relations, both old and young, that you would love to money seems s DT eae Se omen x KISS i cu | f F| 5 | | | | 4 | 1 i : : A i i x i | > OEE Se Ad PICIURE HAT IN CHINCHILLA AND FLOWERS. (From a copyright photograph by the Dover Street Studios.) buy something pretty or useful, as the case may be; and then the hungry children and old people that you want so much to help, and your money dwindles away before you have completed half your purchases, and your dreams of giving pleasure to so many vanish into thin air, because the horrid money would not hold out. Anyhow, you make the round of the shops with your long list aud make the best of it. And, indeed, that best is good, for never have there been so many novelties and pretty articles, and the prices are also extremely moderate. One of my favourite haunts at this season is generally Messrs. Debenham and Freebody’s of Wigmore Street, and this year they have surpassed themselves. For lovers of quaint embroideries there are the delightful Stuart-embroidered pictures, and the old-world samplers, which are most interesting, and the French and Italian-embroidered cushion squares, table centres, etc. The old paste jewels are most charming. Then amongst the antique furniture are some delightful specimens suitable for Christmas gifts. Messrs. Robinson and Cleaver have an endless variety of lovely lace collars, collarettes, fans, berthes, and a large selection of dainty lace blouses in black and cream. Handkerchiefs always prove welcome gifts, and you can without much difficulty gratify your desires here in these articles. A very useful seasonable present is a well-cut tailor gown, and you will find plenty to suit you at Messrs, Evans and Mason's of 174, Bond Street, who are always up-to-date, and their materials thoroughly good. There are some most interesting articles to be made in the art bead work, which is an ancient art revived. You can make hundreds of things both useful and ornamental, and the complete outfit for thi can be procured at most of the big stores and fancy shops, or can be obtained direct from the Art Bead Company of 68, Ferntower Road, Newington Green, N. This proves a welcome gift for girls and a pleasant occupation. XVi. Gifts seem to be assuming a more material form. Hats are quite a feature in presents, and the becoming picture hat, which suits almost any one, in a combination of fur and flowers, such as here illustrated, will be in very great demand. Another favourite is the motor-hat in brown felt, with two little sables and brown motor veil, which can be seen at Messrs. Debenham and Freebody’s, and is one of the most stylish and becoming hats of the season. Some of the newest models are most quaint, and the plumes and feathers employed for their adornment are so grossly exaggerated that they resemble the hearse horses’ head-gear more than anything else. The Empire craze must, of course, spread to the Empire bonnet, which looks quaintly picturesque in a sketch, but I have yet to see the face that suits that quaintness in these days. The Empire gown somewhat reminds you of the esthetic mania of the art students. It is certainly very picturesque when worn by pretty graceful girls who know how to pose themselves in suitable attitudes, as I noticed one the other night at the Stage Society performance. She knew exactly how charming she looked as she leant against the balustrade and talked languidly to some admiring friends. But unless these gowns are beautifully cut and are made of supple materials the results are not always successful; indeed, some look not unlike bath-gowns or dressing-gowns. Why do we always manage to overdo things, I wonder? Blouses are wonderfully smart and charming, and some of the newest models are most fascinating. Chinchilla is a very great favourite for trimming velvet blouses; and, indeed, it is so soft and becoming to the face that it is easy to understand the great demand for it. A charming velvet gown in vieux rose en Princesse had a neck band of this fur, and the hem of the robe had a narrow band of the same—the combination was most snecessful. Velvet has never been more general than it now is, and still promises to be through the winter season, and is worn on every possible occasion. The tartan and shepherd's plaid skirts are very much favoured, and the jackets are either of the leading A NEW BROWN (Messrs. Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, W.) MOTOR HAT tone of the plaids in cloth or, in a good many cases, in velvet. These jackets are of many forms; some almost to within a few inches of the end of the skirt, others in the shape of a man’s cutaway coat, and finished off just as simply. Others, again, are quite short, and have a tiny basque. In fact, winter fashions are just as seasonable as the autumn modes, and you can wear just whatever style suits you so long as you have your coats well cut and keep the line as long as you can. R. D.

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Dec 9th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS LVovelties and Christmas Gifts. ORE Christinas gift-books, including some from Messrs. Dean and Sons, Messrs. Jarrold, and Messrs. Cassell and Co., have reached us. The first- named firm send “ Dog Toby,” a rag book, which is probably the best they have ever issued. Mr. Clifton Bingham has written the verse, and Miss Eugenie Richards and Mr. Stanley Berkeley have supplied the drawings. In their series of beautiful counties of England Messrs, Jarrold have just published “ Derbyshire," a charming book about a really beautiful county, and before Christmas “ Cambridge University” is to be added to the series. “A Flower Wedding" is a beautifully illustrated book by Mr. Walter Crane, which Messrs. Cassell are publishing at 6s., and which makes a splendid present. Very pretty, too, are the Broadway Booklets of old ballads and poems, with photogravure covers, published by Messrs. Routledge. Wuv that has revelled in the adventures of Conan Doyle’s “White Company” has not, like Oliver ‘I wist, “asked for more” of the lite of Sir Nigel Loring—perhaps the most interesting figure of a knight since Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra created the Spanish “Don Quixote?” The gallantry of Sir Nigel, whether to foe or to fair lady, makes him supremely human, and, after all, poor humanity is the same to-day as it was in the Middle Ages. It will be remembered that Sir Nigel came upon the scene in “ The White Company” at the then mature age of forty-six or thereabouts, and everyone feels more and more a craving to know something of the earlier career of Sir Nigel. It is obvious that a man of such fine spirit and such a reputa- tion amongst the fighting men of Europe must have “a story to tell of his past life” of more than passing interest. This story does Conan Doyle tell, and in the opening chapters of “Sir Nigel” there is fair promise. It is easy to predict that “Sir Nigel" will be one of the most powerful attractions ot the ever-attractive Strand Magazine during the run of the story. TurouGu the genero ity of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart., the inmates of 100 London hospitals and infir- maries are to enjoy the enter- tainment afforded by the graphophone. To each of the institutions he is making a Christmas gift of an £8 8s. Columbia “ Regal" ~~ Disc Graphophone and_ thirty-six Columbia Dise Records, with the idea that not only-will the instruments provide good cheer during the festive season, but in the weeks and months that follow they THE “SWAN” FOUNTAIN PEN. (Messrs. Mabie, Todd, and Bard.) Ar this time of the year anxiety is frequently experienced by those wishing to despatch their Christmas parcels in safety, but the Great Central Railway Company has good advice to offer, which is set forth in a card entitled “A Merry Christmas.” The card contains five illustrated pages showing the ways and means by which rapid travel in luxury at cheap fares can be obtained by those going home for the Christmas and New Year holidays, and what to do if you want your Christmas parcels to will prove their usefulness in Hancocks & an entertaining the lonely, and heartening the sick and un- SOME BIJOUX AT BRUTON STREET, W. fortunate. (Messrs. Hancocks and Co.) Xvill. arrive in time, and so ensure “A Merry Christmas.” This unique publi- cation, which has been artistically designed and beautifully executed, is another example of the enterprise of the Great Central Company in placing their facilities before the public in such a concise and appreciable form. Copies of this little novelty can be obtained free on application at Marylebone Station, or any of the company’s town offices or agencies. As each succeeding Christmas brings to our minds the same perplexing question of what to give, one is apt to turn a thought to that gift we have always found so surely accept- able because of its usefulness, its reliability, its practicalness — the “Swan” Fountain Pen. For our young friend seeking success at school or in business nothing could be more suit- able. For our men friends who seem to have complete smoking outfits, stock of tie pins, sleeve links, etc., a‘* Swan" is sure to be welcome. For our lady friends for their correspondence, their literary work, or their homely accounts, nothing could be more appropriate. In fact, it is difficult to think of anyone to whom a perfect fountain pen would not prove most acceptable. And, again, our friends far away trouble us to this extent, we are limited too often to those articles which can be posted. A “Swan” is sure to be right. It can be sent to any Colony for 6d. or foreign country for 1s. The makers are able to select a suitable nib from specimen of writing. And a word about the “ Swan "—one is sure that it is the best, and that it will last for years. It is supplied in plain vulcanite, or in pleasing patterns of silver and gold, or in a happy compromise between the two, in vulcanite with yold bands. From tos. 6d. to £20 is a wide range, so all are recommended to get an illustrated price list and consider it at least. The addresses are Mabie, Todd, and Bard, 79 and 80, High Holborn, London, W.C.; 93, Cheapside, London, E.C.; 954, Regent Street, London, W.; and 3, Exchange Street, Manchester. One of the most remarkable developments in the world of commerce has been that of the firm of Messrs. Gamage, who, when the founder com- menced operations, found a floor space of t1o-ft. by 12-f{t. cnough for trade purposes. To-day the Gamage -building covers between four and five acres, and is one of the hand- somest blocks of business premises in London. The great attraction just now is, of course, the Christmas Bazaar, which is a triumph of ingenuity and enterprise. Gifts and toys of every description and price are there in their thousands, and the markets of the world appear to have been ransacked for novelties to fill every de- partment. Cc /AsOO

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 9th, 1905, THE “COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY. GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS. A Handbook to the Garden. By E. T. COOK, Epitor or “THe GarpEn.” 12/6 NET. So great has been the success of this gardening book for beginners that the third edition is nearly exhausted, and a fourth edition is now in press. This work is fur those who are about to begin gardening, nothing that will help the beginner over first difficulties being omitted. About 100 diagrams will explain certain practical operations better than mere descriptions. There are also nearly 200 illustrations, prepared in the best style, of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and trees and shrubs. WALL AND WATER GARDENS. By Miss GERTRUDE JEKYLL, Author of « Wood and Garden,” Containing instructions and hints on the Cultivation of suitable plants on Dry Walls, Rock Walls, in Streams, Marshpools, Lakes, Ponds, Tanks and Water Margins. With 133 full-page Illustrations. Large 8vo, 186 pp., Buckram, 12s, 6d. Net. Times.—' Wart ann Water Garvens.'—He who will consent to follow Miss JEKYLL aright will find that under her guidance the old walls, the stone steps, the rockeries, the ponds or streamlets of his garden will presently blossom with all kinds of flowers undreamed of, and become marvels of varied foliage. fore than a hundred photographs help to enforce Miss Jexyi's admirable lessons.” Published at the Offices of “Country Lirg," Limitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C., and by Grorcx Newnes, Ltp., 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. Your little ills will find relief in % GanTeR's LITTLE LIVER PILLS For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Purel: t Very small, and easy to Vegetable. take as sugar. Genuine must have signature ae Price 13}d. GOLD ME I FOR DINING & DRAWING ROOMS xix. LIFT without an attendant is a necessity in your Town or Country House. Permit us to give you an estimate and specifi- cation free of charge. Heating and Lighting Installations for all classes of private and public buildings. Golf and other Club Houses a speciality. ELECTRIC PASSENGER LIFT. Joseph Richmond @ CO., LITD., Office: 30, Kirby St., London, E.C. Works: BOW, E. Foundry: CIRENCESTER, GLOS. THE ‘*COUNTRY LIFE” SHOOTING. (In Two Vols.) Edited by Mr. HORACE G. HUTCHINSON., Price 25/- Net. LIBRARY OF SPORT. (12/6 Net. per Vol.) Published at the Offices of “Country Lier,” Limitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand W.C., and by Grorce Newnes, Limitep, 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. IZE_ [) FOR USE UNDER SHADES

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Dec. 9th, 1905. THE PIT QUIT PAPERS. San Re PLAavING 10 THE ScorE.—-The more one plays at Quit the more does this fascinating game appear as inexhaustible as the purse of Prince Fortunatus. Few players have yet realised that at Quit, as at other games, there is a great deal ot judgment required in what Bridge players call “playing to the score.” We have already urged that, according to the authorised rule, the first to score 100 wins, and, therefore, when your score is at or over go or 9§ it is imperative to play the Aro or A5 at the first opportunity, should you hold a Count. In this case, yet the lead quickly by using a Quit with as little delay as possible. If it should turn out that no one can score 100 by playing a Count, then the correct play is at all hazards to strive for arun out. We still feel that a more equitable rule is to determine at the commencement of the play that the highest score at the end of a hand when 100 is scored should be the winner. In this case, although an opponent has played As or Ato, and reached the happy hundred, there may still be a chance for you if your score is in the nineties or even eighties to eclipse his score by a quick run out, a consummation devoutly to be wished, In any case a close attention to the score card is as important as at Bridge, and as in some circumstances a glance at the telegraph board in a cricket match. Quit axD OTHER Gamrs.—A well-known Bridge expert has remarked that Bridge is like Newmarket, whilst another writer com- pares it to an old game called “ Crematt,” whilst a third dilates on a supposed resem- blance to “ Spoof" or Card Dominoes! Such writers remind one of yet another quip '* There was a young lady of Youghal Who thought all the papers were cool, Since they advertise Quit As the new game, when it Is Pope Joan without dressing the ool!" Let us have none of such childish comparisons with childish games. Quit is not a game of counters or cowries. One might compare Draughts with Chess because the moves of the Draughts are like the taking moves of pawns, or call Halmaa modern Chess because the knights jump over the heads of the other pieces without capturing them. The play of Quits and Natural Highs, the method of scoring, the skill required, place Quit on an entirely different plane from such games as Pope Joan or Crematt, not to speak of Card Dominoes and Matadors, whilst the use of the scorers, and the whole style of the game, render it immeasurably superior to the counters, boards, pools, and tinware of other games with which Quit has been compared. Last year we were all reminded that * Pit is It.” Do not let us be led away from remembering that Quit is Quit. Quit axp Potitics.—Naturally enough, the popularity of Quit has been exploited in the Westminster Gazette to point a political moral. The fact that there are only three Quit cards in the pack has not been lost sight of by Mr. A. Carruthers Gould, who depicts five prominent Unionists—-Mr. A. J. Balfour, Mr. Chamberlain, the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Gerald Baltour—seated at the Quit table. Lord Rosebery is scorer, and Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman is an onlooker. The Premier holds the last Quit card, the other two having been played. “C.-B." is made to observe to Lord Rosebery: ** Joe has quitted without any fluke, And a Quit has been played by the Duke, Mr. Balfour, no doubt, Should play Quit and run out, Or he'll merit our sternest rebuke." It could easily be retorted by “pure Bal- fourites” that to play Quit and run out very olten means a win. Mr. Balfour, we note, holds one of the Natural Highs; but whether this typifies his present or his future majority is a matter for politicians rather than for Quit players. Lucky TaBie. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Tue East Anglian Musical Union will give an orchestral and choral concert at the Queen's Hall on December 15, in aid of Queen Alexandra’s Unemployed Fund. Cowen's “John Gilpin” and Handel's “Acis and Galatea” will be given by the chorus, and the’ orchestra will plav Griey’s “ Peer Gynt” suite, and the Introduction to Act III. of “ Lohengrin.” Among the soloists will be Miss Amy Castles, Miss Margery Dyer, Mr. John Coates, and Mr. W. A. Peterkin. The concert will be held at Queen's Hall, and tickets may be obtained at the usual agents, and from Mr. Claud Powell, 10, Winchester Road, N.W. Mr. Owen Puiipps, chairman of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, returned from New York on Saturday, November 25, in the R.M.S.P. steamer “ Tagus,” by the new route, vid the West Indies. He was accompanied by Mrs. Philipps. The arrival of the “Tagus” completes the first voyage of the new service run by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Com- pany, linking the West Indies with the United Kingdom on the one hand, and the United States of America on the other. Tue new ballet at the Alhambra, repre- sentative of Parisian life and manners {rom the ill-starred days of Marie Antoinette down to the glorious times of the Third Republic— from the pikes and scaffolds of Louis XVI. to the entente cordiale of Emile Loubet—is to be called “ Parisiana,” and will be produced on the evening of Monday, December 11. In. vented and presented by Mr. Charles Wilson, composed by Mr. James M. Glover, and with several new dances arranged by M. Curti, its six tableaux will comprise ‘Les Halles Cen- trales” in 1790 (E. H. Ryan), “Le Blanchis- serie” in 1830 (P. Howden), “Un Magasin de Modes,” * La Bourse,” “ Un Mansarde,” and the coming “ Féte de Neuilly " (A. Menessier). THE inaugural performance of The Pioneers will be given at the Scala Theatre on Sunday evening, December 17 next, when will be pre- sented for the first time a new play in a prologue and three acts, entitled “ The Fire- fly,” by William Toynbee, and a musical absurdity called “ Hero and Heroine,” written by Audley End, and composed by Haverford West. No seats can be sold for this per- formance, but new members joining before December g will be entitled to two tickets for this and every subsequent production of the present season. Eveiy information may be obtained of the General Manager, at 1, Trafal- gar Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, W.C. A New PIANo-PLAYER.— Messrs. Doremi, the music publishers, have on view at their premises in Argyll Place, a new piano-player —The Virtuoso.” It is a piano- player, certainly, but it is something more, it is a music-recording instrument. All the records have been made by famous pianists, not by marking a line on a roll, but by actually playing on the piano. By an ingenious invention the artist can record the music as he plays it with all the expression and individuality with which he interprets the music. The reproducing instrument can be fitted to any piano, and with the perforated roll the playing of a master can be reproduced exactly. THERE are exceptionally strong programmes at the leading variety theatres just now. At the Tivoli, in “La Main,” Fraulein Camilla Dalberg gives a wonderiully clever example of pantomime; and Mr. Arthur Roberts, in his sketch, is as inimitable as ever. At the Hippodrome the new programme is drawing crowded houses, the Fishing Cormorants being a very novel attraction. ‘ The Bugle Call” at the Empire is still one of the best features of a most excellent programme. Ar the Marlborough Theatre last week “ Leah Kleschna ” was presented, and received with enthusiasm. This week “The Scarlet Pimpernel” is drawing large audiences, Miss Julia Neilson and Fred Terry playing their original parts. On Boxing Day Mr. Purcell will produce his third Christmas pantomime, “ The Forty Thieves.” XX, AND H1S Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. MR. TREE. Every Evening at 8. Charles Dickens’ (Last 6 nights.) OLIVER TWIST. (Last 6 nights.) Dramatised by J. Comyns Carr. Fagin oor Mr. Tree. Nancy Miss ConsTANce CoLtigr. Last 2 Matinees. To-day (Saturday) and Saturday Dec. 16th, at 2.15. CRITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLFs WyNDHAM. Manager: Mr. Fraxk Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon's Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGE Epwarpks. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank, Mlle. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. MPERIAL. Mr. LEWIS WALLER, Every Evening at 8.45. THE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro. At 8.15, a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30. Box Officeroto 10. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. YRIC. Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET, Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Davis. Evenings, 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUE MOON. YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, SiR CHARLES WYNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. FRANK Curzon. Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON’S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton. Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE. Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. Every Evening at 9. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Eille Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Marion Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMERICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer. M tinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3. AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CHARLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15. THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. MPIRE THEATRE.—Every Evening at 8.15. An original divertissement, ‘THE BUGLE CALL."’ **ROGUES AND VAGABONDS,” and Selected Varieties, Matinee Saturdays at 2.15. Manager, Mr. H. J. Hitcuins.

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NAVY AND ARMY. Dec. 16th, 1906. THE KING. CONTENTS: ~ - PAGE. PAGE. Frontispiece: Sir Edward Grey. , 287 Lawn Tennis in India. , : ; . 307 The March of Events : ‘ F : 288 Plays and Players . ‘ : : = 308 The Royal Tour in India . ; é - 289 A Pictorial Life of ‘Nelson. : : , . 310 Cross-country Running é a 7 . 290 Under the Burgee . é 2 F z ° ate: At the Naval Department, Tokio . ° 291 The“ Artists” Dinner. ‘i é we M303 The Motor: On Highway and eee: i 292 The Bloodstock Sales at Newmarket. : : 314 On the Links F 294 Literary Notes : : » viii. The Disaster at Charing Cross ? . 299 Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— Potttical Pen Pictures— No. LXXI.—The Worcester Porcelain of the First /n and Out of Parliament ; ‘ “4 . 300 Decades of the Nineteenth Century ‘ : The Services ‘ F : : + 302 Motoring Notes . : : The 1raveller— Fashions of To-day and To- “morrow 4 5 Holidays in Cornwall ‘ . - 304 Novelties and Christmas Gifts 5 % . Rugby Football F : : . ce - 306 Here, There, and Everywhere c TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for Tue Kine can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. TORQUAY (Population % 625). — PREMIER HEALTH nrivalled climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land. Charming drives and sheltered walks. 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. eel ae oe: somctable eae Pelee one Gaines: BOOT POLISH Irreproachable water supply and perfect | RR LUMBAGO, and GOUT are speedily REMOVED a paspenieamtrdan A teas Theatre, concerts, and other sanitation. . Medicated baths of all musical attractions. Express trains from all parts. TORQUA kinds. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. 8. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, MEDICAL GALVANISM Hé4s CONQUERED some of the most obstinate com- plaints afterall other remedies have failed. H{ALE'S IMPROVED ELECTRIC BELTS and BATTERIES for wearing next the body without blistering or injuring the skin. These appliances are PERFECT GENERATORS OF ELECTRICITY, by this powerful Agent. LECTRIC BELT and SUSPENSOR, for MEN, for VARICOCELE, Nervous Exhaustion, Bladder Weakness, etc. Pamphiets Gratis, Consultations Free. HALE & SON, Medical Galvanists, 117. CHANCERY LANE, LONDON. rice 42s. ebility, an IT’S KNOWN peal Becaus got tal want WREN'S afd wat leather ! —only re JUST A SMEAR AND A RU WREN & CO., NORTHAMPTON. h its work on Facing ESTABLISHED 35 YEARS (1870). Kensington Palace, HE CHARING CROSS BANK. From | 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London, and Ss U LPH Ce) LINE ros. per day. 1g and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, London, E.C. BROADWALK HOTEL De Vere Gardens, Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £372,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few hours’ notice in town or country SKIN LOTION. Kensington, on mortgage of furniture, trade and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without From removal. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. ‘Distance no object. 98. per day. Easy terms. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. 2} per cent. allowed on Current account balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwarils received on terms as under. Subject to3 months’ Notice of Withdrawal grer cent. per annum. Entirely fade away. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Ideal y Bs : Residence. ot . + Zo ” EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. ‘Special terms for longer periods. Interest quarterly, The Termin The Charmingty situated Seaside Resort EASTBOURNE : aoe rare ponds ey neaily 9 per cent, ARMS, ran Write ‘on the Dorsetshire Coast HE If{YDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South HJ. TALL, lanagers. EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. Coast, raoft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously 70. furnished, electric light throughout. ‘High-class cuisine. Table MAGIC POCKET GLASS. On this Glass you can see that which you desire to see. Parisian Novelty. Two Samples sent post free for post A real Unequalled for its Marine and Land Excurions.3 Golfing and Fishing. EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. at Abie of a la Cane: Separate saplea: eile Billiaeds, order, 1/- Temperature higher than that of any other Seaside rivate ‘Bus. jearest to schools an inks. lose to ‘4 Resort. See daily ts. Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric | _MESSICK, 27, Boulevard St. Martin, PARIS. node baba Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse: SPA, BELGIUM. snents eadreas O Fe BERGANN, Manerer. i, Telegraphic “iWwmyzZ Own” Address: ‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne.” lepbone, No. 143, Hours fi Eastbourne. * ie ours from London.) THE PERFECT TOBACC LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, re-decorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL. — Winter Season. — First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of Enxglisn Society. Every comiort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTENaT. Manager. PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. SICILY’S LEADING HOTEL. Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. Pacuur, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. ‘THE First-class HOTELS there are: the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Oratava. All under the Management of C. H. TRENnKeL. etc., on afplication. SHIPPING. M0ROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas. — For particulars write Messrs. Forwood Bros., 46, St. Maty Axe, E.C. (Eastern Pyrenees, Prance.) VERNET-LES-BAINS ““"Usrcut°winees’ sre A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms. etc.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anemia. chlorosis, ete. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed, Prospectus, The Oldest Chalybeate Springs in the World. Finest Bathing Establishment in Europe. Best cure for Anamia, Chlorosis, and Heart Affections, Countless attractions, Steeplechases, Horse Show, Concerts, Theatre, Automobile Races, Golf, Balls. For programme write Bureau Dg Pusticit#, Spa. Are renowned for the ease with which they write. They make an elegant present for all occasions, and can be suited to any hand. Prices from 10/6 to £20, Post Free. Send for Catalogue Mabie Todd & Bard, 79 & 80 HICH HOLBORN RANCHES o5 Regent St., W Mancheste SOLD BY STATIONERS AND JEWELLERS, A Superb Mixture of Matchless Tobacco. old in Qon, +1b., $-1b., and 1-1, Tins. 68 perlb. Post Free. ‘Mexdolla’ Mexican Cigars Price 25/- per 100, post free. Shipped direct from Vera Crus by FREDK. WRIGHT, Cigar Importer, Cheltenham: 80 times more nutritious than milk. PLASMON THE MAINSTAY OF LIFE. “Added to all Foods raises the nutritive, value i Lancet. An Unequailed Appetiser & Tonic Fernet fees of Fratelli Branca (Branca Bros.) of Milan. THE WINTER PALACE HOTEL CIMIEZ, NICE. Perfect site, construction, and installation. Terms, Casino, sh (izard, partridge, hare), fishing. ete For illustrated English Brochure, apply to ‘Kizcute Bros., on application to the MaNaGinc Direcror. Vernet-les-Bains, Pye Or., France. JOS. AGID.

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Dec. 16th. 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. a — 3 See =o See SES a week Bee Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, CLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL Bogey” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Witnin Two Minores' Wack or Gotr Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA _ HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acres and with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. 1 minute's walk from Golf BATHS of every description, including Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin; Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone s6. ‘erms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table, Sgcretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET ; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—"' T.B. ."' Evelyns," Uxbridge. SOUTHW OLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf | Links).—To be L , well Furnished, t retry and ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about. 600 acres. Shooting. over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism, etc. The Hotel is ten minutes from the Liangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares. ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, Consisting of Cottee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. | Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Hote, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of PRopRIETOR THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged : and entirely Re-modelled THE DE N TRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPL j by Mare & Co., of London. A Spacious RL artisic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room; | electric light’ and telephone—Apply to Mrs. Kouinsox, on Property. | M GA for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinn Golf Links within easy distance Fishing in the Broads. Lari extremely moderate. | BEXHILL-ON-SBA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor GaraGe. INSPECTION Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Recognised as beii f the rset perfectly appointed Pr ecogni as being one of the most fectly appoint. vate | Hotels on the ‘South Coast. ‘ New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Separate Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Private Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fave, Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: “ Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; recently tebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect ; good sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the jotel during the Winter. Misses E, A. and C.C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED Gor Links oF 18 Hotes cose To Horet. SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For Not iculars of through train service to the Midlands and the see Great Central Company’s Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams : ‘‘ Sackville, Bexhill," Telephone: 10, Bexhill. THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SBA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close to the Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room | for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon | (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westclilf-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, | Fishing Shooting, and acheing: Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Resident Terms, 2 guineas Per week, according toroom. Week-end, 1 guinea, From ios. ‘inter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.'""—W. J. PartripaE (late of the | peiselpelGe! ields of the World). No expense has been spared | to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London | THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d’hote dinner. Saturday until Monday morning, £1 18, The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen. will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable being on’ sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the ApvrT, MaNacer, Geo. Newnes, Ltp., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C. lv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. Tue Gorr Links, MUNDESLEY-ON-SEA. THE GOLF PNEUMATIC sac WINS I-2-S8 At rTouepo. ‘The Championship of the Ohio Professional Golfers took place at the Inverness Golf Club, Toledo, October 2oth. The Prize Winners all played The Preumatic. Here is the score - read it yourself. FIRST PRIZE (W. C. Sherwood, Akron—321) THE PNEUMATIC. SECOND PRIZE (Arthur Smith, Columbus—322) THE PNEUMATIC. THIRD PRIZE (W. H. Way, Cleveland—327) THE PNEUMATIC. Sherwood won the Championship by making the last round of nine holesin 36 strokes. This hasbeen equalled only onceon the course — by Gilbert Nicholls, of Denver, who also plays the PSrUs\TiC. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. TRY IT. It will improve your score and save your pocket. Price 24s. per doz. Postage 4d CEIPEL& LANCE, Vulcan Works, St. Thomas St., Southwark, 5.E. SuNNINGDALE GotF Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. | SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer). «Ts it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and pppointed as only | rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flowers and dainty linen. The whole house, with | its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen | gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its | model tarm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and fect in | every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels.” The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede"' is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the Manacersss, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. Telephone 29, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at PER 8/= DOZ. 00:50 RE-GOVERED "*9%*+"4,4RiINe7ONS, ree, PER 14)/= DOZ. rox Free. Returned in 7 days. We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Re-covering Supplied. Terms: Cash witH OrpeR. SpeciaL TRADE TERMS ON | APPLICATION. A. MACINTOSH & CO., Golf Ball Manufacturers, | 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E. | Tue Links, WHITLEY Commies CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘ Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor BOSCOMBE. ‘THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3o0ft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750. BoOuRNEMOUTH CENTRAL, — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links, Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Clit!. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards, Moderate Termsen pension. Separate Tables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C. M. CarrgLL. Telephone, 01052. - DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethefinest in England. Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows:— Furst Class Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monday .. -. £2 0 0 These tickets are available ty any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit! suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains On BLUNDELLSANDs Links. CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and Saintly, equipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished ae a Mansion on a large scale, Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Ilustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway.” URICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded grounds, 2,000ft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tenni: jotor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).—Manager, E. Drgumann. SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apyorninc Gor Links (18 i10LFS). LarGest Hore IN SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, o7ft. long. Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, ssirmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham.” National Telephone: No. 3. F. Epens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of zooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moberate Tarirr. Specia! Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel 'Bus meets Trains. Open all the year. Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SEA.—*‘The Towers’’ Private Hotel. — Accommodation for over tco guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Close to golf links, “The Towers" occupies the best position on the cliifs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the rivate lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, EMMERSON & Harris. Tue Links, WesTon-suPeR-Mare. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorefing watering place in the world, THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Peange in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tarifl is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit Apply MANAGER. Telegraphic Address—" ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MaRE.”" Nauional ‘Telephone, No; zr. - BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS. Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. Telegrams—“ Barton Horst, New Mitton.” FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque clifts of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steam boat Excursions, etc. Maauiricent Gour Links ADJOINING THE Horst. Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout. Special cuisine. Table d'’hote. Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs, etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Ropert G. SetrerrieLp Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, MANAGER, Gzo. NEWNES, LTD., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C, Vv.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. QUICKEST AND MOST COMFORTABLE ROUTE BETWEEN LONDON (EUSTON) AND BIRM'NGHAM, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, GLASGOW, THE NORTH. Royal Mail and Express Routes BETWEEN England and Scotland. England and Ireland. West Coast Royal Mail Route BETWEEN Via Holyhead and Dublin (North Wall). Via Holyhead and Kingstown. Via Holyhead and Greenore. Via Fleetwood and Belfast. Via Liverpool and Belfast. Inverness in 13} hours. | Via Carlisle, Stranraer, and Larne. Breakfast, Luncheon, Dining and Sleeping Cars London (Euston) and Aberdeen in 11} hours. | Edinburgh in 8 hours. Glasgow in 8 hours. The TICKET OFFICES at EUSTON, BROAD STREET, KENSINGTON, VICTORIA (Pimlico), and WILLESDEN JUNCTION, will be OPEN throughout the Day, from SATURDAY, DECEM ER 16th, to SATURDAY, DECEMBcR 23rd, inclusive, so that Passengers wishing to obtain Tickets caa do so at any time of the day prior to the starting of the Trains. TICKETS, dated to suit the convenience of Passengers, can also be obtained at any time (Sundays and Bank Holidays excepted) at the Town Receiving Offices of the Company. FREDERICK HARRISON, General Manager Euston Station, Lonpon, December, 1905 NFW_ TALKING MACHINE, wonderful beyond description, A CHYTEEN TIMES louder, ‘sweeter, and clearer than any other, and so natural as to deceive the ears, is the Sound- Magnifying Columbia Graphophone. The voice is as robust, pure, and real as if the living singer were in your presence. You hear every shade of expression. The articulation is perfect. The tones throb with the resonant pulsation of the living organ. All these astonishing results are achieved with the Ordinary Shilling Record. Special Records, half-a-foot long, may also be used Send postcard for ‘' Price Book 22"" Gives fu!l particulars. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. Gen'1,) Creators of the Talking Machine Industry. Owners of the Fundamental Patents . Largest Manufacturers in the World . LONDON :83, Ct. Eastern St., E.' G., & 200, Oxford St, W. GLASGOW: 50, Union St CARDIFF: St. Mary St vi. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. AND PRINCE GEORGE OF GREECE Halepa, 10th Nov., 1905. Dear Sirs, Please send on address H.R.H. Prince George of Greece, High Com- missioner for Crete, 6 tins of Craven Mixture. Yours truly, C. LEMFESSIS, R.H.N. A.D.C. to H.R.H To Carreras, London. =, “ Craven " was invented by the third Earl of that name. It has been the favourite Mixture for 40 years, and is now smoked throughout the world. It is the highest example of perfection in blending. To-day its success lies in the fact that for Quality and delicate Aroma it has no equal. CARRERAS, Ltd., London, WHEN SELECTING FROM YOUR JEWELLERS A PATENT GOLD ‘SELF-CLOSING BRACELET BE SURE THAT YOU GET SAUNDERS @ SHEPHERD’S. UNSURPASSED FOR BEAUTY OF ORIGINAL DESIGN AND WoRKMANSHIP. AS WATCH BRACELETS THEY ARE IDEAL. N.B.—Every Bracelet stamped inside with Trade Mark “FLEXINE.” Wholesale only—Saunpers & SHEPHERD, Lrp., Lonpon A “WAYS peaDY apP R ® REQUIRES eniwo” Trplish 26 ance Eech Razor in a Gase. BLACK HANDLES, 5/ IVORY HANDLES, 7/6, A PLEAsuRE TO USE- Wholesale: OSBORNE, GARRETT & Co., London, W,

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (DECEMBER 16th, 1905. THE ROYAL TOUR IN _ INDIA. THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 463. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 1905. Price 6p. SIR EDWARD GREY The new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (From a copyright photograph by Russell and Sons.)

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Dec. I6th, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS, — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be carefully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he Vol. XXI. No. 463. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. rejected If it is desired that photographs should be returned, a sufficiently stampedand directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any may not be able to use, and = = the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to return those contribu- tions which he does not require. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—"* RURICOLIST,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—]-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. = difficulty be experienced in obtuin- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainiy indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of Kvents. PER MARE, HE KING AND THE PREMIER.-- Although in point of fact Mr. Balfour was the first Prime Minister to whom the new Royal Warrant applied, since his resignation was not placed in the hands of the King until forty-eight hours after the warrant became operative, it is Sir Henry Campbell-Banner- man who will be the first to take his place and precedence next after the Archbishop of York on any occasion of public ceremony, The position of the Prime Minister was formerly that of an unrecog- nised member of the Civil Service, even his position of First Lord of the Treasury not giving him any precedence. Had he been Lord High Treasurer he would have come next to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, but since 1714 the office of the Lord High Treasurer has been a commission, and like that of Lord High Admiral, which is also discharged by commis- sioners, the officers representing the post are destitute of official precedence. Now, however, the Prime Minister has a recognised place, and he takes up the seals of office with his newly-formed Cabinet this week as the fourth gentleman in the Empire after the Royal family. gee sree THe Kine in tHE DuKERIES.— From Dorset to the Dukeries the King has passed this week, stop ping in London on his way in settle the important approving the new Cabinet. The host of the King is the Duke of Portland, at whose place—Welbeck—his Majesty is no stranger, and Queen Alexa order to matter of who accompanies the Kin E not making her first visit to the remaining portion of the famous Sherwood Forest. To-day only the Duke of Portland and the Duke of Newcastle have residences in the Dukeries, but Earl Manvers, as a descendant of the Kingston family, still holds Thoresby, and on him the Royal visitors will pay a call there during the week. Bolsover River Rye Royal Humane Society last week Castle and Newstead Abbey will also be visited; there will be shooting parties, and, above all, the new golf links will be brought into requisition. And it is interesting to note that among the visitors at Welbeck who will form the house party invited to meet A BRAVE LITTLE GIRL. Nellie Ross, the West Ham schoolgirl, who saved a boy {rom drowning in the She is to be presented with a vellum certificate by the Nellie Ross, who was taught swimming at school, mped into the river fully dressed to save the boy, although the water at that point is fully 17-1t. deep om a copyright photograph supplied by the Photo l'ress Agency.) the King will be Mr. Austen Chamberlain, ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer. Tur Kixc anp Spain.—The news that King Edward’s long expected visit to Spain is being planned to take place in May is very 288 PER TERRAM. interesting. King Alfonso will have his hands very full during the next year or so, visiting and being visited, and the much-discussed marriage projects of the young King will no doubt receive a fresh fillip at each visit, unless an official pronouncement on the subject is made. A prophecy of a Carmelite monk in the year 1530 stated that the thirteenth Alfonso would come to the throne very early in life, and adds that he will try in vain to unite himself in marriage with a princess of heretical blood. Moreover, the monk said that a daughter of the house to which he belongs has endured great indignities at the hands of the rulers of the kingdom whence he would bring his bride. This curious prophecy, which is pre- served in one of the State libraries of Spain, has come true in regard to the King’s minority, and the ill-treated Princess to whom it re- fers is obviously Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I, who did indeed suffer indignities at the hands of the whilom rulers of this nation, For the rest it remains to be seen if King Alfonso will “try in vain” to marry an English Princess. Over New Destroyers.—The revival of old names in the Navy List is continued by the choice of “Cossack,” “ Mohawk,” and “Tartar” for three of our new ocean-going destroyers. The first “ Tartar” was built at the end of the seventeenth century; but it was the second “ Tartar,” when commanded by Captain John Lockhart. that made the name so famous. This 28-gun frigate attacked and captured almost everything that came her way. At the end of the eighteenth century this ship was under Kempenfeldt at the battle of the Dogger Bank. The “ Mohawk” sloop is connected with the story of the fall of Quebec and the fighting on Lake Cham- plain; and the “Cossack” has a war record of which she may be proud.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905, THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. THE MAHARAJAH OF JAIPUR WAITING TO RECEIVE THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. The Maharajah of Jaipur, who is a familiar figure in London, is one of the most strict observers of ceremonial in India, and the reception of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Jaipur was a model of perfection. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES IN JAIPUR. From the railway station the Royal visitors drove in the Maharajah's state coach to the Residency, and thence to the palace to return the visit of the Maharajah at a {ull Durbar in the gaily-painted audience chamber. (From copyright photographs by Illustrations Bureau.) 289

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Dec. 16th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING. THE CAMBRIDGE TEAM. THE OXFORD TEAM. Back row—F. M. Edwards, R. P. Crabbe, and A. H. Pearson. Front row— Back row—H. W Pearson, G. S. Butler, and W. T. Sonnenschein. Front row— A. R. Welsh and H. G. Weber. S. H. Carnelly and O. F. Huyshe. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE CROSS Cambridge won the twenty-sixth annual cross-country race between the two 290

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Dec. 16th, 1904. THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. HE Paris Exhibition was opened on Friday last by M. Loubet, in the presence of the vast crowd which always attends the inaugural cere- The experienced visitor, however, generally fights shy of the Grand Palais on the first day, and waits till the morning, mony. following when all the standholders have their preparations, and he can commence his inspection of the exhibits in comfort. At the time of writing I had merely made a hasty tour of the building, and can only record my general impressions, which do not differ materially from those received on previous occasions. One is struck at once by the great beauty and immense size of the Grand Pala nd its vast superiority in every respect to our own Olympia. The stands and particularly the electric finished decorations, and lighting, are on an even more elaborate scale than before, and one feels that the promotors have begun to that the motor-car has become so much a part of everyday life that without the aid of extraneous attractions it will quickly cease in itself to draw the public. One marked concession has been made to the comfort of the visitors, whose money goes to fill the coffers of the French Club. In previous years complaint had always been made of the suffocating dust,‘ which rose in clouds from the loose shingly material of which the floor of the building is composed, and a welcome surprise was realise provided on Friday last in the shape of rough © carpets, with which practically the whole of the gangways between the stands were covered. There can be no question that the alteration in the date of the London show has enormously diminished the interest of the French exhibi- tion from the point of view of the English visitor, and the result was seen in the few familiar faces that one saw in the Grand Palais and in the hotel which is generally become extinct in the near future. I can assert without hesitation that the mechanical, as distinct from the spectacular, interest was far greater at Olympia than it is at Paris. Taking the exhibits as a whole there was get a smoother-running and more elastic engine. These two tendencies were very marked at Olympia, and whether our foreign rivals are wise in resisting a passing craze or are merely a year behind the times the future THE[PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW. The exterior of the great exhibition building. (From a copyright photograph by Branger, Paris.) greater diversity of design and more originality of thought on the part of the makers repre- sented in London last month than there is at the Salon, in spite of the larger number of firms exhibiting at the latter. Rightly or wrongly, the Continental manufacturers have adopted one fixed model for the pleasure car, AT THE PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW. The interior of the exhibition by night. From a copyright photograph by Branger, Paris.) regarded as the headquarters of our Auto- mobile Club. The band of enthusiasts from this side of the Channel, who have never missed the opening day of the Salon for years past, is greatly reduced in numbers, and judging from my own impressions is likely to and for a time, at least, seem incapable of effecting any notable improvements in_ it. There is certainly no disposition either to make the chassis fit the requirements of the carriage builder, or, on the other hand, to increase the number of cylinders in order to 292 alone can show. The result is certainly to detract from the attractiveness of the exhibi- tion to the student of mechanical progress in motor-car design. : In spite of what has been said to the con- trary, the great majority of the new models of the leading foreign firms were on view in London last month, although in some cases the positions assigned at Olympia to the British agents rendered them somewhat difficult to discover. There were two or three makers in the first rank who were unable or unwilling to anticipate the Paris Salon, anda brief description of these may be of interest. First and foremost are the Richard-Brasiers, which enjoy the unique distinction of having won tke Gordon Bennett Race for two years in succession, Théry’s famous car was on the firm’s stand, and proved to be one of the sights of the show. The makers have prepared three new touring models for the coming season, a live axle car of 15—25-h.p., and two chain- driven cars of 25—35-h.p. and 4o-h.p. re- spectively. The most important alteration in the motor is the rearrangement of the low- tension ignition mechanism. The valves are placed on the right hand side of the engine and the ignition tappets on the left. The latter are actuated by a horizontal cam-shaft, arranged on a level with the cylinder heads and driven by a rising shaft and bevel gearing from a lay shaft on the left of the crank chamber. The ignition tappets are separate from the plugs, which are screwed into the heads of the cylinders, and any adjustment is effected by advancing or withdrawing the insulated centre of the plug. When driving, the moment of ignition is fixed, but means are provided whereby the spark may be retarded when starting the engine. The clutch and change speed gear are practically unaltered, except that on the largest model, the two members of the clutch are positively locked together by means of four sliding bolts when

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NAVY AND ARMY. the clutch pedal is fully released. This is a feature which proved successful on the Richard- Brasier racer, and gives all the advantages of the leather-covered cone in the way of smooth engagement without its tendency to slip when called upon to transmit high powers. The suspension has been improved by the addition of shock-absorbers to both axles, and the substitution of half-leaf springs in place of the rear dumb iron. This, by the way, is a feature that is increasing in popularity, and is preferred by many makers to the transverse rear spring, which is apt to give a swaying motion to the car in the case of a heavy-covered body. Natural circulation is trusted to keep the engine cool in the smaller models, but a pump is fitted to the 4o-h.p. car. The new Richard- Brasiers are splendidly built and carefully designed, even if no particular anxiety is apparent to render them as simple as possible; and it is worthy of note that the prices have THE KING entrance coupé. The most striking alteration in the Rénault motor is the abandonment of the variable lift inlet valve—the speed of the engine now being entirely controlled through a new type of throttle, which is actuated either by a lever on the steering-wheel or a foot pedal. The ignition remains fixed, a fact which indicates that a startling innovation, introduced for the first time last year, has proved satisfactory. It is generally admitted that little advantage is to be gained by varying the moment of ignition where low-tension magneto is used, but Messrs. Rénault were the first to abandon the sparking lever in the case of the high-tension magneto system. The transmission mechanism on these cars remains practically unaltered, but a new shock-absorber, consisting of a piston working in a small cylinder of oil, is used on both the front and rear axles. In the two larger types the change-speed gear has been Dec. 16th 1905. Circuit of Europe, as it is to be called, will consist of fourteen daily runs of from 300 kilo- métres to yoo kilométres each, making a total distance to be covered of about 5,000 kilo- metres. The itinerary has not as yet been mapped out, but it is proposed to include other countries besides France if the authorities are favourable to the scheme. The competing vehicles will be divided into four classes, one each for single-cylinder and two-cylinder cars, and two for four-cylinder machines, according to the bore of their engines. A minimum weight will be fixed for the bodies, the largest class being required to carry a six-seated limousine weighing not less than 450 kilos. The cars will be locked up at night, and all repairs, replacements, and replenishing must be done on the road, the competitors being merely required to maintain a minimum average speed throughout the trial, each run being divided into sections for timing purposes. been somewhat reduced if one takes into consideration the horse power of the new types. The great firm of Rénault only showed one 1906 car at Olympia, the four-cylinder to-h.p. model, which had really been on the market for some months. The improvements and alterations for the coming year were, there- fore, seen for the first time at the Grand Palais. Originally starting with a little 44-h.p. machine, Messrs. Rénault have gradually in- creased the size of their cars. Last year the 20—30-h.p. was their most ambitious model; but this they have now easily surpassed by a new 35—45-h.p. vehicle, the chassis of which is priced at £1,040. The manufacture of the single-cylinder types has apparently been dis continued, and in their place is a neat-looking little two-cylinder 8—g-h.p. car, with a wheel-base sufficiently long to permit of a side- THE PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW. A comprehensive view of some of the exhibits at the 1905 Salon de I’Automobile. (From a copyright photograph by Branger, Paris.) redesigned, and now gives four speeds instead of three, the sliding sleeve being divided into two for compactness sake, although the con- trolling lever works as before on a notched quadrant, instead of on the gate system. The carburettor is also new, and is independent of any springs or diaphragms. Next> week I hope to deal briefly with the motor-boats, which are housed in a separate building, and also with a few more of those cars which have not hitherto been seen in England. The Automobile Club of France is pro- posing to organise, as one of the chief events for next year, a gigantic reliability trial, which will even include little single - cylinder voiturettes. The regulations are at present only in draft form, but it is clear that they have been based on the tules under which the famous Siddeley- Meyan match was run last summer. The 293 The rules have the merit of simplicity, but are not calculated to give the public that close insight into each car's behaviour which is such a useful feature of our own more complicated system of reliability trials. So long as the average speed does not fall below the required minimum itisimmaterial how many involuntary stoppages a car may experience. The rule also gives a distinct advantage to the most powerful vehicles in each class, as they could afford to lose more time in repairs on the road than the less speedy machines. Moreover, no account is taken of petrol consumption, or of durability as indicated by the condition of the mechanism at the end of the trial, a matter which is of at least as much importance as reliability itself. It is, however, a distinct advance to find the French Club once more devoting its energies to a form of competition which possesses some utility. Rapraror.

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Dec. 16th. 19.5. N THE. KING. the AND HIS Links. EDITED BY A. J. ROBERTSON. NE of the most recent of four-ball foursomes was that played at Wimbledon between Mr. G. A, Riddell and Braid against Mr. F. H. Newnes and Rowland Jones. It was a return match to one which had been played earlier in the year at Walton Heath, in which Mr. Riddell and Braid were the winners. In the Wimbledon match, though Mr. Newnes and Jones conceded a half, and started with 1 hole up, they won the first match by 3 up and 2 to play. The two professionals went round in scores of 76, which anyone who has had experience of the peculiarly irritating lies of Wimbledon will agree is a very fine score. The afternoon match was a much closer affair. The partners were all square at the turn, but towards the end of the round Jones finished brilliantly by taking the last three holes in 3,3, and 4. Braid was also in great form during this round, his scores being 39 out and 35 hone. * * * These foursomes, in which the amateur is harnessed to the pro- fessional, are always exceedingly interesting from the golfer’s point of view. To mingle in them is, indeed, one of the best educative influences to which the amateur player can possibly subject himself. But the full benefit of the educational value of such matches is not to be obtained through the medium of each player playing his own ball. The only way in which the amateur is likely to im- prove his game by such matches is to follow the time-honoured practice of each side playing one ball. When two amateurs are playing with two professionals on each side, a so-called four- ball foursome really resolves itself into a double match; and though it might not be avowedly arranged or understood, the ten- dency of the play in the above-mentioned four-ball foursome would be for Braid to look upon Jones as his real opponent, and for land ewhere. and represents Mr. THE DISCOVERER OF SANDWICH. Laidlaw Purves, the we'l-known golfer, who, in the early days of golf in was instrumental in founding clubs at Felixstowe, Littlestone, and The photograph is trom a picture by the Hon. John Collier, now hanging in the club-house, Purves sitting at the foot of ** The Maiden "’ bunker. He was also the ** discoverer '' ot Sandwich, He was captain of the Royal St. George's Club in 1887-89 Mr. Riddell to think more of the game of Mr. Newnes than of the professional playing against either of them. Now this is a great disadvantage to the game of the amateur, for where the amateur and the professional play one ball between them alternately, there is a mutual responsibility engendered in doing their utmost with that one ball in order to defeat the game of their opponents, which is altogether an absent feature in the four-ball game. Mr. Riddell has done more than any amateur to revive the absorbing interest in the old-fashioned professional four- some, and seeing how productive of interest and instruction that Inter- national professional foursome was to the whole golfing community, it does not seem to be inappropriate to suggest that both Mr. Riddell and Mr. Newnes will find it more pleasurable, as well as more in- structive from the playing point of view, if, in the arrangement of their next foursome match in alliance with the two professionals, they revert to the two-ball foursome. It is a better game to watch, it is a much more interesting game to the players themselves, and it is certainly more profitable from the educational point of view to all the players who take part in it. * It is gratifying to find that the Town Council of North Berwick are beginning to take active steps to improve the golfing facilities of this picturesque watering-place, so greatly admired by all its visitors, Golf in the last decade has become enormously popular at North Berwick, and the crowds of golfing visitors have grown so much as to be in danger of contributing to the undoing of North Berwick as a popular fashionable resort. The old conrse has been reconstructed, and greatly lengthened and im. proved; but even with its power of absorbing a larger number of players it has not hindered the links from be- coming uncomfortably crowded. In the last few years, therefore, there has been a tendency shown, among English golfers, at any rate, who love to enjoy a_ golfing holiday with a fair amount of elbow-room, THE ISLE OF A view of the Derby Haven Links, Isle of Man, taken from the 16th tee. MAN LINKS. 294

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NAVY AND ARMY. to bend their steps westwards towards the less crowded greens of Gullane and Luff- ness. The prosperity of North Berwick, how- ever, depends mainly on its golf links, and the Town Council have shown that they are alive to this fact by the decision to which they have recently come to extend the golfing facilities available in the ancient burgh. Formal notice has been given of the intention of the Town Council to apply for a provisional order in the next session of Parliament empowering the local authorities to acquire from Sir Walter Hamilton Dalrymple land lying at the east end of the town for a new golf course. This will be another instance added to the growing number of Town Councils who find municipal trading in the form of providing golf courses for their own inhabitants, as well as for the large army of visitors who resort to localities every summer and autumn, not only a source of profitable investment for the ratepayers, but a permanent attraction for the best class of visitors. Every golfer who has experienced the congestion at North Berwick in recent years will admit that the Town Council have taken the wisest step that possibly could have been taken to conserve the charm of its district for residential visitors. * * * The following incident took place the other day on the Jersey links. The course at Gorey lying between the eighth and ninth greens is somewhat narrow, and as the tee is placed at present a player driving tothe ninth hole often plays directly against another player coming to the eighth green. A player driving to the ninth green hit a good shot, the ball meeting in mid-air another ball driven by a player who had struck his second shot towards the eighth green. Though this clash- ing of balls in mid-air is not absolutely a novelty in the course of play, the circumstance, whenever it occurs, is sufficiently rare to deserve chronicling. GOLF IN CANADA. HE golf-loving visitor to Canada will do well to take his clubs with him, for he will find many links throughout the Dominion which, for excellence of turf and GOLF Dec. 16th, 1905: IN CANADA, Judge Macdonald driving from the jth tee, abundance of sporting hazards, cormpare not unfavourably with some tof our best here. GOLF IN CANADA. Miss Hasyard driving from the 4th tee. GOLF IN CANADA. A general view of the links, showing the Waterloo bunker. 205 Three years ago a nine-hole course was laid out in ‘Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island, in the Gulf ot St. Lawrence. The club was at first handicapped by want of junds—not an altogether novel experience for a new club — but the enthusiasm of the organisers and the loyal support given by the people of Charlottetown to the game overcame all difficulties, with the result that this year there is a well-kept course and a capital club- house. There is ample opportunity for the long driver, the holes varying in distance from 135-yds. to 413-yds. The course is 2,503-yds. long, and the “ Bogey ” score is 42 for the nine holes. The course is surrounded by woods and thick undergrowth, and therefore straight driving and approaching are essential, else there will be many lost balls and many lost holes! The “Waterloo” bunker, seen in the large photograph, makes No. 6 anything but an easy hole. At high tide the water in the bunker is 3-It. to 4-It. deep, and seems always greedy for golf balls. Perhaps the most difficult “ Bogey” on the card is No. 3, the more so that a long ball from the tee is apt to get tucked away under a hazard com- posed of tree roots stretching across the course. The green is placed near the edge of a gully, so that approaching from any distance is a delicate operation, and not to be treated lightly. A feature which might be imitated by more of our smaller clubs at home is the clock green. Here excellent putting practice may be had by players waiting for a match. The English visitor will at first find the posts and wire round the greens rather a nuisance, but they are necessary to keep the greens free from the encroachments of the numerous sheep and cattle pastured on the links at night. A local rule provides that any approach shot striking a post or wire can be replayed without penalty. Should the visitor succeed in lowering the record for the course —38 for the nine holes and 82 for the full eighteen—he can turn his attention to the excellent shvoting and fishing for which Prince Edward Island is famous; but it will probably take him all his time to alter the above figures. GOLF IN ROME. MONG the large British and American A colony living permanently in Rome there are, as may be imagined, a considerable number of golfers. The host of visitors, tooyinclude among them a great many adherents ‘of the Royal and Ancient game. Under«the’ circumstances, therefore, it is only natural that a course should have been established for the benefit of players who find themselves in the Eternal City.

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Dec. 16th, 1905, On THE KING. Links. the AND HIS GOLF AT ROME. The club-house on the course at Acqua Santa, with caddies, and the The existence of the Roman Golf Club is due for the most part to the energy of Mr. Hector de Castro, United States Consul-General, and Mr. R. C. Young. These gentlemen officiate respectively as honorary secretary and hono- rary treasurer. Other active members of the club include the leading representatives of the English-speaking community, while there are also several Italian gentlemen who play regularly. Among the different patrons may be mentioned the present British and the late American Ambassadors (Sir Edwin Egerton and Mr. George Meyer), Count Lutzow, Mr. R. H. Clive, the Rev. A. Walton, and Professor Lanciani. The course, like nearly all in Italy, is a nine-hole one, and may be described as being of an extremely sporting nature. The links, situated at Acqua Santa, cover a considerable extent of ground. Most of this is somewhat undulating, and a good eye is necessary if a round is to be vegotiated without losing a ball or two. Despite the strong sun, which makes its presence felt to a marked extent during the summer months, the greens are very well kept, and present a striking contrast to the generally burnt-up appearance of the rest of the course. The fact, however, that—despite the watchfulness of the English professional in charge—the cattle and horses of the neigh- bouring peasants are apt to stray over them at their own sweet will does not improve the condition of the links. It often happens, indeed, that the lie of a ball is quite spoiled by the way in which the turf has been cut up by hoof marks. The amateur record, by the way, is 39. Acqua Santa, where the course is laid out, is about two miles from the outskirts of Rome. The links border the famous Via Appia Nuova, leading from the Porta San Giovanni to the Alban Mountains. Every yard is historic, and Cesar's legions must often have marched along the road now taken by players. The course may be reached either by train or tram, but in either case a short drive or walk from the terminus is also necessary. Neither the train nor the tram service is very con- veniently arranged, and it often saves time and trouble to drive the whole way. It is an expensive procecding, however, for the average Roman cabman has a remarkably exalted idea ist teeing ground. as to what his services are worth. {Once outside the city walls there is no such thing as a legal tariff, and it accordingly becomes necessary to make a bargain. As_ the “forestieri" (strangers) are always supposed to have plenty of money, the original demands are naturally high ones. The subscriptions of the Roman Golf Club vary in accordance with the class of member- ship taken up. In the case of permanent membership gentlemen pay 100 lira (about £4) a year, while ladies are charged 50 lira (£2 8s.). Temporary membership (extending for three months at a time) costs £2 for a gentleman and {1 4s. for a lady, and monthly tickets are issued respectively for £1 4s. and 16s. To meet the requirements of casual visitors daily tickets are charged for at the rate of 3 lira (about 2s. 6d.) each. Such tickets, however, are available for three occasions only, and the player must be intro- duced bya member. With regard to temporary membership, the club extends its hospitality freely, and the secretary is authorised to issue such tickets on application to those who are already members of recognised golf clubs, THE ROME GOLF CLUB, One of the teeing grounds, showing a general view of the course. (From a copyright photograph by Abéniacar, Rome.) 296

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec, 16th, 1905. On the Links. THE ROYAL NORTH DEVON LINKS, WESTWARD HO! (.. “os (1)! The 7th green. (2) At the 5th bunker. (3) Putting on the 5th green. (4) Caddies searching for Jost balls among the rushes. (5) A general view of the links trom the 6th tee. (6) A drive from the oth tee, ’ (From copyright photographs by the Topica’ Press Agency.) 297

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Dec. 16th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS On the Links. Candidates for permanent membership are proposed and seconded in the ordinary way. The club-house at Acqua Santa contains the usual accommodation, and, though nothing to boast of architecturally, serves its purpose well enough. Adjoining it is a tennis and croquet lawn. There is a good supply of caddies—recruited from among the peasant boys in the neighbourhood—and some of them can speak a few words of English. These (which, by the way, are generally limited to * Plenty good!” “ Damn fine!" and “Oh, my!”’) they are immensely proud of, and never lose an opportunity of airing. The tariff for the lull eighteen holes (twice round the course) is about 1s., but strong hints are apt to be generally thrown out by the youths that a THE LINKS AT PORTRUSH. trifle extra would not be declined if offered. A view from the 16th tee, facing the town. ever played throughout the night, and “ after- supper” golf may become as much de rigueur as after-supper billiards. The position of the links is the most pictur- esque that could possibly have been chosen. Situated at the foot of the renowned Romsdal Alps, they command an uninterrupted view of one of the finest mountain ranges in Europe. They are undulating and varied in character. It is throughout a sandy course covered with short seaside turf, with natural hazards in the form of sand pits, juniper scrub, and water. More bunkers are undoubtedly needed, and the greens require attention to bring them up to a satisfactory standard; but it is to be hoped that next summer the number of English ON THE PORTRUSH LINKS. golfers playing over the course will justify the At the 16th hole ; Mr. Murray has just holed out. necessary expenditure. The shortest hole is According to the Italian figure of speech such “backsheesh ” (as one would call it in Egypt) is presented nominally “ for maccaroni." Horace Wynpuam. GOLF IN NORWAY. HE Vikings have gone in for golf! The land of Saga and Solitude, of creek and fjord, has become the land of ball and bunker, of cleek and hazard. The 4th Battalion of the Sondmore Regiment, in con- junction with the Empire Hotels Company of London, has laid out an eighteen-hole course in the Romsdal, which promises to be a unique attraction in Norway. Imagine playing the Royal and Ancient game by the light of the Midnight Sun! Fishermen have long been accustomed to start out at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. for a night’s sport on the Rauma River, but GOLF AT PORTRUSH. next summer will witness the first foursomes The 18th green. In the distance is the road leading to Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway. 134-yds., the longest over 300-yds., and several of the holes are of a decidedly sporting nature, - though others are meanwhile too easy. Golfers’ return tickets from Newcastle are issued by the Empire Hotels Company, Limited, and can be had at their advertising office, ror, Fleet Street, London, E.C. These tickets cover the entire cost of travel and board, and are made out in coupon form for thirteen days at 10} guineas, and twenty days at 124 guineas. FIXTURES. December 21.—Royal Liverpool, St. Andrews Meeting. December Rye, Christmas Meeting. a December —Bushey Hall, Christmas Open Compe- ition. December 25.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting. December 26.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting ; Ninnes Chal- lenge Cup. December 26. al Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. THE PORTRUSH LINKS. Dessmibee 26. yal eles Wight, Christmas Meeting. Mr. Denny, ship-builder, Dumbarton, driving to the home hole. Dents as opal Basthonrne, Weber Meeting. 298

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905, THE DISASTER AT CHARING CROSS. THE SCENE IN THE STATION ON THE MORNING AFTER THE COLLAPSE. The huge mass of glass and iron, which formed the semi-circular termination of the roof, is lying just as it fell across the main platform. THE EFFECT OF ONE OF THE FALLEN GIRDERS ON A _ RAILWAY CARRIAGE, Fortunately the trains in the end portion of the station were empty. As it was, there were six killed and many injured. If the accident had occurred a little later, when the station is crowded with passengers tor the suburbs (Krom copyright phctographs.) the loss ol lite would have been appalling. 299

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Dec. 16th, 1905. Political THE KING. AND HIS Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No. LXXIV.—Mr. Ecward George Hemmerde, B.A., Frospective Liberal Candidate for Shrewsbury. HERE are few pleasanter or more picturesque places in England than Shrewsbury on the Severn, where you can still see the gateway of the old Council House, on the site of which I;dward I. helda Parlia ment, as well as the incient house in Wyle Cop where Henry VII. slept in August, 1485, on his way to Bosworth Field. An ancient castle of red sand stone still seemsto keep watch and ward over the Welsh and in the space of an Marches, hour you can visit the Royal Free Grammar School, where Sir Philip Judge Jetireys were educated, the emporium of cakes immortalised by In- goldsby, the splendid church of St. Mary, the almost equally gorgeous Sidney and abbey, and the famous English and = Welsh With associa- tions like these it is not surprising to learn that for nearly 600 years bridges. Shrewsbury has played a more or less impor tant part in the Parlia- mentary life of this country. At the beginning of the last century the electors, "Mr. Mayor,” who, as usual, headed by was returning officer, only numbered — 520, but somehow or other in the never-to-be-for- gotten election of 1796, Lord Berwick and Mr. Hill (brother of — the baronet of that name) contrived to spend £80,000 between them. As a_ contemporary chronicler naively ob- serves, “Shrewsbury witnessed some of the most expensive contests ever known in this kingdom.” The two seats for Shrewsbury were held sacred by the framers of the first Reform Bill, and after that measure became law the enlarged electorate hastened to return Sir John Hanmer of Hanmer and Mr. Thoma Cressett Pelham of Shrewsbury Castle, who, like their predecessors of thirty year voted consistently with the time past, however, Shrewsbury has only been represented at Westminster by one member; but the before, Tories. For some traditions of 1832 have apparently held od since 1886, when the Conservative candidate, Mr, Watson, obtained a majority of nearly 600 out of an electorate of 4,550. The same thing happened in 182, and since then not even the semblance of opposition has been offered to the election of Mr. H. D. Greene, K.C., Recorder of Ludlow, the fortunate husband of a Shropshire MR. EDWARD G. HEMMERDE tive Liberal Candidate for Shrewsbury graph by Eliiottand } ry.) heiress. It is not, therefore, to be wondered at if Shrewsbury has come to be regarded somewhat in the light of a Gibraltar The citadel, however, has for some time and, if the may be trusted, Couservative been in a state of sieg tion of those “in the know is very likely to be captured at the next General Election, come when it may, by Mr. 300 Edward George Hemmerde, a member of the branch of the legal profession to which Mr, Greene belongs, and in whom his Conservative opponent will unquestionably find an antagonist worthy of his steel. The prospective Liberal candidate for Shrewsbury is a man_ of culture and conviction, of the same type as Lord Beauchamp, Lord Haddo, Mr. George Peabody Gooch, Mr. Henry 1D, Harben, and Mr. Charles Lyell (who, as it were, set going the unbroken tide of Liberal successes by winning East Dorset against the wealthy and popular owner of Castle), all of whom have shaped their pulitical creed on principles derived from public school education, university training, and practical working amongst the poor. Born in London four- and-thirty years ago, Edward George Hem- merde, son of the manager of the Imperial Ottoman Bank, became in due course a com- moner at Winchester College, where he dis- tinguished himself both as a student and an athlete. Winning a scholarship at Univer- sity College, he pro- ceeded to Oxford, where 3rownsea he remained five vears, throwing the hammer against Cambridge and rowing in the trial eights. In 18y4 and 1895 he captained his college boat, taking it {rom almost the bottom of the river to fourth. At Oxford Lord Hugh Cecil and Mr. Arthur Allen were amongst Mr. Hemmerde's friends and contemporaries. He was also occasion- ally speaker at the Union. Despite the responsibilities of boat- ing and playing in football cup ties, Mr. Hemmerde took a first-class in Modera- tions, and graduated with honours in classics, subsequently taking honours in Law and the degree of B.C.L. In 1894 he became a student of the Inner Temple, and after reading in the chambers of Mr. Frederick Laing, K.C., of the Admiralty Bar, and Mr. J. A. Hamilton, K.C., became a He had, however, barrister three years later. in no way given up his old love of the river, for in 1g00 he carried off the Diamond Sculls. Soon after his call tothe Bar, Mr. Hemmerde took chambers in Hare Court, the quiet if

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NAVY AND ARMY. somewhat dingy quadrangle, founded Nicholas Hare, Master of the Rolls to Queen Mary, associated in our own Thackerayan memories, and sung of some- what satirically by Garth in the lines: ** So glowworms may compare with Titan's beams, sanippe’s streams." And Hare Court pump with A, Here he began to * coach” can- didates for the various Law Examinations. Since 1808 no less than 300 successlul pupils have passed through his hands. Mr. Hemmerde is now in_ busy practice, and his coaching days are over; but in the early days of his legal practice he won his spurs as a fighting Liberal, by returning to thecity of William of Wykeham, and there, at the General Election of 1900, while still under thirty, contesting the seat against Mr. W. H. Myers, who had been returned unopposed in 1895. He was defeated, but by no means discouraged. He had made his mark as a trenchant and effective political speaker. The year 1903 was one which marked an epoch in’ Mr. Hemmerde’s career, in that he then married Miss Lucy Colley, daughter of the late Mr. Cc. C. Colley of Streatham, Mrs. Hemmerde shares her husband's love of music and sports, and is in full sympathy with his political aspirations, and her beauty and charm have won golden opinions in Shrewsbury. She is now the mother of a son and _ heir, Edward Brian, born on July 22 of the present year. Between 1g00 and 1903 her husband had been winning fame in London as a_ successful advocate at Nisi Prius, being briefed in tgoz for the defence of Goudie in the well-known Liverpool A picturesque feature of the Shropshire capital. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905, Banks Frauds Case. In 1y03 he was retained is the first article of the political creed, on as counsel in the Shrewsbury Municipal the strength of which Mr. Hemmerde has been Election Petition. Before it was over he adopted deliberately and enthusiastically as had become a specialist on the subject of prospective Liberal candidate for Shrewsbury. bribery and corruption of all sorts, great and Mr. Hemmerde means to blot out once and small, either of a political or municipal nature. for all, as far as Shrewsbury is concerned, any Absolute and uncompromising purity of election possible aftermath of the ancient battles of MRS, E. G. HEMMERDE Wile of the Prospective Liberal Candidate for Shrewsbury. (From a@ copyright photograph by Ketural-Collings.) er eS A ee i tel Slot Dee % THE MARKET SQUARE AND CLIVE STATUE, SHREWSBURY. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs. Frith, Reigate.) 301 the Berwicks, the Hills, and the Pulteneys, when each _ election seems to have been little less than an el dvrado to every “ free and independent” elector. For Mr. Hemmerde the vote of every individual must be regarded asa solemn and sacred trust, and if appearances may be trusted, his opinion now finds general acceptance in the Capital of Cakes. On most subjects Mr. Hemmerde is in complete accord with the Labour Party as repre- sented by Mr. John Burns, who has told the working men of Shrewsbury what he thinks of the candidate of their choice. There is to be no treating or no money spent illicitly during the next battle of Shrewsbury, or Mr. Hemmerde will know the reason why. He is strongly alive to the glaring injustices of the Education Act, as well as to the necessity of legislation for the better honsing of the poor, the unem- ployed, and other kindred questions. He will have no truck with any experimental return to the heresy of Protection. Why should the clock of our com- mercial system be put back after what Lord Brassey describes in his “Fifty Years of Progress and the New Fiscal Policy” as “half a century of ever-broadening com- merce, half a century of ever- brightening science, half a cen- tury of ever-widening Empire”? The statue of Lord Clive is the work of Marochetti, the famous Italian sculptor.

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Dec 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE SERVICES NY attempt to discuss in detail the manifold questions connected with the formation of a great General Staff would, of course, be out of placehere. But there is one aspect of the situation created by the recent pronounce- ment, to which the writer of these notes con- siders that rather insufficient attention has been given by his contemporaries. There can be no sort of doubt as to the desirableness of a General Staff, a “school of military thought,” and all the rest of it, assuming that there is in existence an Army sufficiently strong and well organised to justify a General Staff in making elaborate plans for its employment on a very large scale. It may even, for the sake of argument, be conceded that our own land forces are in such a state of preparedness that there is no objection to our now concentrating our energies on the for- mation of a_ brainy machine whose chief business it shall be to tell the Army what to do and how to do it in the event of war. But surely this could have been arrived at without dealing such a_ back- hander at the regimental duty doing officer as is indicated in the pre- tentious memorandum ssed by Mr. Arnold- Ir is impossible after reading this high-toned document to arrive at any other conclusion than that the regimental officer is henceforth to consider himself as a wholly insignificant factor in our Army scheme, an unfortunate underling whose interests, unless he can somehow struggle into the Staff groove, will be habitually subordinated to the aggrandisement and advancement of the “brass hat.” This is a queer revolt from the lessons of South Africa, where so often the regimental officer suc- ceeded in spite of Staff failures. But, putting aside such controversial issues, is it wise, at a time when youngsters are not coming forward at all too freely as candi- dates for Army com- missions, to foster the idea that the mere capacity to do regimental duty as it should be done is of little or no account ? There are hundreds of young fellows who know well enough that they will never shine as members of a brainy General Staff, but who might become invaluable regimental trainers and leaders of men. Why tell all these in pretty plain language that, if they enter the Army, they will do so on the under- standing that their very best will be reckoned but trivial as compared with the most ordinary achievements of those admitted to the Staff enclosure ? A NoTABLE record of service is that com- piled during the last forty-two years by Rear- Admiral Edward Harpur Gamble, C.B., who is succeeding Rear-Admiral C. G. Robinson in command ot the Devonport Reserve Division. But, as so often happens in the Navy, this distinguished officer was at sea twenty long years before he won his first war medal, whic h came to him for service as Lieutenant of the “Salamis” in the Egyptian War of 1882. Twelve more years elapsed before his real chance came in 1894-95, during Rear-Admiral Sir F. Bedford's notable tenure of the Com- mander-in-Chiefship at the Cape. Captain Gamble was Admiral Bedford’s Flag-Captain in the “Raleigh,” and was in command of the Naval Brigade which was landed at Bathurst on the Gambia in 1894 for the punishment of the notorious slave-raider, Fodi Silah. In the course of this fine operation Captain Gamble was slightly wounded, but the work was very thoroughly done, and the leader of the Naval Brigade was highly commended in Despatches. He served again in the following year in the Naval Brigade, this time personally com- manded by the Admiral, which was landed “HEAVING THE LEAD.” Boys practising at the Lancashire Navy League Sea Training Home, for service up the Brass River against King Koko of Nimby. Captain Gamble was given his C.B. in June, 1902, and a few months later was awarded a Captain's Good Service Pension. From 1go1 to 1904 he was Captain of the training-ship “ Im- pregnable.” A very smart and popular soldier has just been appointed to the Command of the 4th Cavalry, Indian Army. Lieutenant-Colonel J.G. Turner is one of the comparatively few officers who have left the Royal Artillery to join the Indian Army, with which he has done some very good soldier's work, in addition to at any rate as a subaltern and an excellent time. He has two © -ampaigns to his credit, Chitral and Tirah, in the first of which he obtained a me ntion in Despatches and a Brevet Majority for services 302 as an Intelligence Officer. By the writer he is best remembered as a twig of the old Intelli- gence Branch in the eighties, during which period he was much in request at Simla for comic operatic purposes by reason of a capital voice and, as the business advertise- ments say, a very ‘good appearance.’ Subsequen ly he became A.D.C. to the Commander-in-Chief, and first Adjutant, and then, if the writer's memory serves, Com- mandant of the Viceroy’s Bodyguard at Dehra. He should make a first-rate C.O. of an Indian Cavalry Corps, and is to be congratulated on having attained that very desirable post. Captain Cecit TuHurssy, who has_ been appointed to the big armoured cruiser “ King Alfred,” to date from December 12, is one of the few officers still on the Active List who were in the “ Amethyst” on May 29, 1877, during the engagement off Ylo with the Peruvian rebel turret-ship “ Huascar.” Later, in 1884-85, he was Lieu- tenant of the “Tyne” during the Naval and Military operations at Suakin, when Rear- Admiral Sir William Hewett co-operated so admirably and so amicably with Major- General Sir Gerald Graham. From 1903-4 Captain Thursby was Flag-Captain to Sir Edward Seymour at Devonport. Besides his war medals, he has the Royal Humane Society’s testimonial on vellum for having, when Lieu- tenant of the “Volage” in 1880, rescued at great personal risk a seaman from drowning off Cowes. GENERAL JOHN FLETCHER Owen, C.B., R.A., who becomes a Colonel-Commandant, Royal Artillery, in suc- cession to the late General Pipon, is a fine type of the distinguished and accomplished Artillery officer of what may, without any trace of invidious comparison, be called _ the older school. For there is probably no branch of our Fighting Services in which, taken all round, the elders are more up-to-date than in the Artillery, a circumstance well denoted by the appoint- ment of General Owen himself as President of the Ordnance Committee in 1902. In the matter of war service General Owen has not been particularly lucky, his only campaign being that against the Zulus in 1879, when he served with Wood's column, and afterwards commanded a mounted Gatling battery at Ulundi, receiving a mention in Despatches anda Brevet Lieutenant- Colonelcy. But in other ways he has had a notable career, of which brother Welshmen and fellow Rossa- lians may well be proud. His last executive command was as Major-General on the Staff Commanding the Artillery Brigade at Malta, 1895 99. Previously he had done excellent work as Commandant first of the Military Forces of South Australia (1885-88), and, later, of the Defence Forces of Queensland (1891-94).

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1905, Dec. 16th THE KING. NAVY AND ARMY. ( oud pySuakfor wo04y) “diys aut jo syred snows ayy jo asn oy) pue saweu agi 1y%ne} aie ay) YoIYM UF ‘diysuvurvas jo asinod paouvapE Suyeur ayy puv ‘ssedwoo aya jo arn ayy u aiow e uo s2lua sfoq oy ‘sadeis Areiuaweja ay passed aavy Aey sayy “Wool japow ay) uy JO asinoo ay) ul sasse[o sejndod ysow ay3 jo “devOSIT LY NOIONALSNI AO ASYNOD V ONIOONIGNN SAO@ FHL “apso ut daay pue siedaa 0} sey ay YoIyM ‘aSueys jo aaay Wy [wAeN eB YIM papraoid st foq Aiasa Sururol uO — ‘sux jo UoNdadsur ay_L Ajjeroeds v jo aSaeyo ul st uononaysuy Areuuny ayy, ‘AWOH ONINIVYL VAS 3NOVIT'AAWN JYIHSVONV1 JHL Lv *AaUN [eAOp OY JO Ssau0Is! ‘si uv spuaq jo NOpUN st SIYL taq sfoq ayi smoys UONeI ayL “Sururvay peonneu uononaysur vUIvAS JB Sasse[D ay] s I sao ay} : [Up ans pray iy pr) > oO

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Dec. 16th, 1905. The HOLIDAYS N arecent article, it will be remembered, we dealt at some length with the holiday resorts which constitute what is properly Zastern Riviera of Cornwall. If we continue our travels in a westerly direction from the Lizard we shall find the conditions which mark the Cornish Riviera as an ideal winter health and pleasure resort even more pronounced. Vor example, Penzance, of which Mr. Baring Gould, in his well-known “Book of the West,” writes so glowing an account, enjoys a mean winter temperature of about 45-d king the six coldest months of the year, from October to March, it wid be seen from the following table of mean temperatures that Penzance does not compare at all unfavourably with some of her foreign rivals: the Latitude. . Nov, Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar, Penzance a OG" 46°8..43°5..42°2.. 436. Montpellier 4 500.440 470..502 Pan 43°10! 47°0..428 4yy Remarkable these figures are, in their way, intending visitors, particularly invalids, should also take careful note of the exceedingly small range of tempera- ture which these Cornish — watering - places enjoy during the winter months. while the winter mean range Thus, at Penzance is but Mont- pellier it is as high as 12°3-deg., and at Pan 10'6-deg., while Cannes, Mentone, and Nice, notwith- standing their repu- tation for winter sunshine, are equally as bad in this respect. And, after all, there can be little doubt — that equability of tem- perature is one of the chief considera- tions for the invalid —an opinion which, by the way, has been echoed again and again by such @2deg., at well-known climatologists as Sir James Clarke and = Drs. Charles Barham and Byrne. As Sir Joseph Fayrer, Bart., re- marked in a lecture on the climate of Cornwall at a meeting of the British Medical “The equability and mildness of the climate are remarkably illustrated by the numbers of exotic and sub-tropical plants which thrive, many of them Association some few years since: flowering even in winter.” Among others are to be found the myrtle, fuchsia, hydrangea, azalea, rhododendron, and camellia. Mr. Baring Gould is equally as enthusiastic on this point, for he writes: “Penzance, on the glorious Mount’s Bay, enjoys a warm and balmy climate, and scarlet geraniums scramble up the house fronts, camellias bloom in the open air, and green house rhododendrons flourish unprotected from frosts that never fall.” West Coast of Cornwall. THE KING. With the exception of Camborne, the centre of the mining industry, Penzance is the largest town in the duchy, The name pen-sans, meaning “holy headland,” owes its derivation to the point of land known as Battery Rocks, upon which once stood a chapel. The town is not of very great antiquity, the principal event in its history being the burning by Spaniards, which occurred in 1595. Curiously enough, the fate which befel the town was foretold in an old Cornish prophecy which runs as follows: ‘* They shall land on the rock of Merlin Who shall burn Paul, Penzance, and Newlyn." Unfortunately, Penzance, like the remainder of the towns on the Cornish coast, suffers from a lack of winter amuse nents. The Morrab Gardens, which are open to the public the year round, contain some wonderful examples of exotic vegetation, which remind one of the Riviera, and the library in Morrab KYNANCE COVE, NEAR THE LIZARD. Connected with Helston, ten miles distant, by motor, Kynance Cove is among the most picturesque inlets on the The distance from the Lizard is scarcely a mile. House is the largest in Cornwall. The great charm of Penzance as a_ holiday centre, however, really lies in its interesting surroundings. Nowadays, one can make the trip to Land's End in a comfort- able Great Western motor- bus, or to St. Just in less than half the time occupied by the old-fashioned coach. Land's End, of which we give a picture on the opposite page, is a most interesting spot to visit, though, perhaps, the impression first conveyed is a little disappointing. The rugged rocks, which mark the most western point of England, are seen to the best advantage in rough weather. Then the impression conveyed to one is not likely to be effaced. The “last house in England” is now represented by a comfortable hotel, where the traveller is well catered for. Originally the “last was a tiny little cottage. house in England” It is only on the 304 AND HIS Traveller. IN CORNWALL. clearest of days that the Islands are visible. Penzance, thanks to the Great Western enterprise, is now within an easy eight hours’ run of London. Every possible comfort and convenience is to be found on the long-distance trains of the Great Western Railway, and whether you elect to travel by day or night— and the latter is, perhaps, preferable fur so lengthy a journey—you will find your wants ministered to ina manner little dreamed of a few years ago, Among other favourite winter resorts of Western Cornwall we should mention St. Ives, almost exactly opposite to Penzance, ou the Atlantic seaboard. It is a charming spot for either winter or summer residence. Here we find, perhaps, one of the most delightful of the Cornish hostelries—the Tregenna Castle Hotel, formerly the ancient seat of the Stephens family. It commands some beau- tiful views across the historic bay, and is within only a few minutes of the famous Lelant golf course. For the health or plea- sure seeker St. Ives offers consider- able inducements. Its climate is ex- ceptionally mild, with a very low daily range of tem- perature, amounting to 8y-deg. It is said that no part of the coast feels the direct effect of the Gulf Stream more distinctly, for many have been the instances of West Indian drilt cast upon the shore of the lovely bay. Both Penzance and Scilly Marazion, whence can be visited St. Michael’s Mount, are within an easy train journey of St. Ives. Many other places, both on the coast and inland, are worth a visit, notably Truro, which boasts a cathedral, and Helston, where every year on May8 is celebrated the Furry Dance. Among other winter resorts on the West Coast of Cornwall, Newquay, known as the “English Biarritz,” is rapidly increasing in popularity. A special feature of the climate of Newquay is its phenomenal dryness, while families revel in its far-famed sands and golfers in its links. The magnificent coast scenery is familiar from the pictures of Hook and John Brett; it affords, perhaps, a greater variety of rocks, sands, coves, and caves than any other part of the coast. Indeed, Cornwall would be famous could it boast of nothing more than having been chosen as the nursery of the “ Newlyn School.” In addition to the excellent service of trains from Paddington, the London and South Western also run several expresses daily to this favoured spot. sry Google

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. LAND’S END. A typical view of this bold and rugged promontory on the Cornish coast. The nearest railway station is at Penzance, some ten miles distant. The Great Western Railway Company have recently established a regular motor service between Penzance and the comfortable hostelry known as The Last House. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs, Frith.) 305

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Dec. 16th, 1905, THE KING. AND His RUGBY FOOTBALL. “‘[t is beller to have tackled low and lost than never to have tackled low at all.'’ MoTHER AND Son. | AM afraid there was some very unfilial behaviour on the Crystal Palace Foot- ball Ground on December 2, on the part of the selected of the twenty-six Rugby players from New Zealand. The clerk of the weather, knowing that Mamma would very likely be in difficulties on that date, had done what he could for her on the two nights previous, and on the day of the engagement he turned on the sun for an hour or two in very shame for his treachery to the son. This action of his, though too late, of course, to make the ground good for running and for football generally, had the good effect of drawing any doubting spectators from their lairs, in conse- quence of which 60,000 persons were witness to the son’s bad behaviour—the largest crowd that has ever witnessed a game of Rugby football. So that each unfilial act should be properly identified, Mamma had had every one of her sons numbered on the back, while judiciously abstaining from numbering herself. Conse- quently a discerning and discriminating public were able to lay the blame of scoring four times off Mother at the door of D. McGregor —a case of Bannockburn again! He was No. 2, but he took such very good care of number one as to score four of the five New Zealand tries, the first, second, third (during the first half of the game), and fifth at the end of it. Mamma failed to respond, but by no manner of means took it lying down; indeed, she was arguing the point in her son’s territory when the judge cleared the court. The old Merchant Taylor and Oxford athlete, J. E. Raphael, was clearly the best man inthe England team. He was given a roving commission, which was in itself bound to cause him to be prominent, even had he played badly ; but he played well, particularly muddy pitch. When we consider that firm going and a dry ball is what a team that relies mainly on the passing and speed of its backs always asks for, the fact that the New Zealanders scored 4 tries by the superiority of their backs, proves not only the greatness of the team, as a team, but that this victory is (Blackheath) at full back and C. H. Milton (Cornwall) at three-quarter, and by playing Raphael and Godfray at five-eighths, and Wallace (Durham) as the only half. The New Zealand formation is more and more coming into favour, for at best it is always a case of three lines of attack against two, and at NEW ZEALANDERS AT PRACTICE. Duncan passing to Seeling. one of the finest the Colonials have scored. Some critics do aver that they defeated nothing. An injustice to a fine English side this, for if England can find a pair of half backs and make two other changes from this same team she will, despite the good material over the Border, do better in this season’s Internationals than she did in last. V. H. Cartwright is obviously the England captain for 1905-6, and not one of Raphael, Hammond, Hill, Hind, Mathias, Russell, Summerscales, NEW ZEALANDERS AT PRACTICE. A place kick by Johnston. so in tackling. England was playing a defensive game throughout; when an attack seemed likely to develop a forward kicked too hard and it ended. The New Zealanders were very greatly handicapped by the very Shewring, who has improved vastly since last season, or Godfray, who was much below his true form in this match, should be left out of the regular International. The team can be much improved by bringing in H. Lee 306 worst is likely to be more effective than our formation. New Zealand won by 5 tries—scored by D. McGregor, four, and F. Newton, one—to 11i/. Conditions: No wind or sun to speak of, a very muddy pitch, heavy and sodden ball after the first ten minutes. All tries were scored within 10-yds. of touch in goal, four on the right and one on the leit. Wallace missed first three and Gillett, after Wallace was hurt, the last two. New Zeacanp v. WALES. After one abortive and one good trial match, the Welsh Selection Committee decided upon the following Fifteen for this week's match against the New Zealanders: H. B. Winfield (Cardiff), back; Gwynn Nicholls, R. T. Gabe (Cardiff), W. Llewellyn (Newport), E. T. Morgan (London Welsh), three-quarter backs ; C. Pritchard (Pontypool), five-eighth; Percy Bush (Cardiff), R. M. Owen (Swansea), half backs; J. F. Williams, A. F. Harding (London Welsh), J. Hodges, C. M. Pritchard (Newport), W. Joseph (Swansea), George Travers (Pill Harriers), and D. Jones (Aberdare), forwards. The selection of a five-eighths by the Welsh Committee is nothing more nor less than a confession of weakness. For years we have had it dinned into our ears that the Welsh four three-quarter and two half-backs system is the dernier mot in Rugby football, that it is the superior of all other systems. Why then desert it until it has been proved inferior (as it really is) to the New Zealand system? A club team in Wales is more likely, given level con- ditions, than the above team to defeat the New Zealanders, of which the three-quarters are very weak indeed, however big they look on paper. The backs generally, except Gwynn Nicholls and Winfield, are too slight to stop the New Zealanders, who, if their forwards play up to form, will, on a dry ground, win easily. With all the elements against them they will win all the same. OSB: Digitized »y GOO le 3

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. Messrs. Fisher and Fink in the first round of the men's doubles, INDIA. Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Atkinson in the final of the mixed doubles, IN Indian Medica Service) THE CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE PUNJAB, 1905. ON THE TENNIS COURTS AT LAHORE. (From copyright photographs supplied by an Officer of the n the final of the men’s doubles. Mrs. Fawcett and Mr. Gamble in the final of the mixed doubles. Major Condon and Mr. Atkins 207 Digitized by G oogle

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Plays and Players. OW weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable are all these adapta- tions! And how steadily, how blindly, how unheedingly all our managers follow the same path, producing adaptation after adaptation, semi-failure after semi-failure, bad play after bad play in an endless procession, till the poor playgoer turns eagerly to the music hall for a little relaxation. “The Indecision of Mr. Kingsbury ” is an admirable case in point. A weak play in plot, in characterisation, and in dialogue, had. it been written originally in English by one of the great unacted, it could hardly have hoped to see the light of da Indeed, it is fairly typical of the class of work of those people who form clubs for the production on Sunday evenings of plays that have never been produced before, and are It is a fixed belief with the that they have a sense of the theatre, that they have an eye for a situation, and an unerring instinct for a telling © curtair And in the majority of cases they are content with that ; dialogue and characterisation are left quite out of consideration. certainly never likely to be heard of again. people who write these pla: But to return to our adaptation from the French of M. Georges Berr, which Mr, Cosmo Gordon-Lennox has so thoroughly Englished that one might defy M. Berr to discover any trace of his original in it. What is the plot of this piece? Think of every “ Society” play you have seen, from “ The Golden Silence" down to * The Walls of Jericho,” and there you are. Mr. Kingsbury is only Jack Frobisher, and any one of the easy-going, lazy nonentities of husbands in those plays over again. Mrs. Kingsbury’s pet name, Dolly, admirably describes her; she is a vapid, careless, silly little creature, who lets men dangle around her, and who blames her husband for all their troubles, because, forsooth, he never scolded her. If she had enough sense to know she MISS DALRYMPLE Who is expected to reappear in London early in the New (From a co yright photograph) ought to be scolded, she had enough sense to know that she could effect a cure herself without the scolding. That is only one of the little inconsistencies which show the utter lack of characterisation there is in the English version. It is useless to detail the plot. There are the husband and wife and an impossible Frenchman, who is supposed to be a fearful lady-killer but who is the veriest lap-dog to Mrs. Kingsbury, and gets nothing but a very sharp reprimand from the lady when he ventures to suggest that she is “ not understood.” There are a crowd of Mrs. Kingsbury’s friends who appear for the first time in the third act, who do a comic song with chorus and a cake walk in costume, as in all the afore-mentioned “Society” pla and one character even has the audacity to say that “this is what every woman in Society is doing in London to-day.” - 2. MISS NINA BOUCICAULT m Who is playing Mrs. Kingsbury in ‘The Indecision of Mr. Kingsbury’” at the Haymarket Theatre. (From a copyright photograph.) That remark has such a familiar ring by this time, and that ring is so false! And, lastly, there is an utterly impossible stage uncle and aunt, he, if you please, a peer of the realm in a get-up that no self-respecting farm hand would put on, and with a perpetual grunt that is meant to be humorous, and is only disgusting. All the minor characters are badly acted in “ The Indecision of Mr. Kingsbury,” with the exception of Cora Middleton, which is played by Miss Hilda Antony, and as she has nothing whatever to do but play the piano while the Society entertainers give their song and chorus, it is difficult to see how she could over-act. There was need of strong and dictatorial stage management, and Mr. Sydney Valentine, whose own make-up and deportment are natural and proper, ought to have seen to it that the others followed his example. For the main personages, the most that can be said is that they struggled bravely with utterly impossible parts. Mr. Charles Hawtrey was undecided enough as Mr. Kingsbury, and amusing enough when- ever there was anything bright for him to say. Miss Nina Boucicault was far too clever and too bright a Mrs. Kingsbury to convince us as to the shallowness of character and lack of stability of that lady- But she gripped hold of the two strong moments of the play, and, aided by Miss Fanny Brough (who was far and away better suited to her part than were the others to theirs), she made the scenes between the mother, the wife, and the son go with a thrill, the effect of which was, alas! immediately afterwards dissipated in a wholly unnecessary piece of “business” by Mr. Hawtrey (possibly acting under instructions from the author), and, secondly, in the innate weakness and tameness of the conclusion to the play. Such is the latest Haymarket adaptation, successor to “ Everybody's Secret,” “ Frocks and Frills,” and “ Lady Flirt.” F. E.R.

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THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905, PLAYS AND PLAYERS. NAVY AND ARMY, + EAR a ie Fs ees th ae Ft De ak 3 fous eee: ae Wal . . <—e MISS PAULINE CHASE "at the Duke of 1 at recently had the honour of appearing twice ” g 7 oO » S a 3 a) 238 ss a g2 oe ne Es pe s ngham Sandri: vival of ‘‘ Peter Pan Who is appearing in the re (From a 309

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Dec. 16th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS A Pictorial Life of Nelson. THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, 17y8. THE BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN, ISol. (Evom prints in the possession 01 Mr, T. Parker, 7, Spur Street, W.C.) 310

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NAVY AND ARMY. SS TU aT ——— - - < % ‘. Ris — wera R a NELSON AT SANTA CRUZ A Pictorial Life of Nelson. HE past week has seen the hundredth anniversary of the arrival of the re- mains of Lord Nelson in this country, the “Victory” having arrived at St. Helens on December 5, 1805, anchoring at Spithead early the following morning. In this week, also, a very curious series of pictures, illustrating the most important events in the life of the hero, has been unearthed, and by the courtesy of its present owner we are enabled to repro- duce the pictures here. In what form they actually appeared first is doubtful. They may have been illustra- tions to a book; but the series in its present shape is printed on a single sheet, and has the appearance of having been sold in that condition. This curious sheet of pic- tures is quite un- known to many collectors, and may possibly be unique. It bears the imprint of H. W. Billington, but no artist's signa- ture is appended. Some of the titles to the pictures are ex- tremely quaint, and we give them in extenso: Horatio Nelson when a middy, at the age of 12, in THE KING. 3 » f Oi" — es cate Dec. 16th. 1905. NELSON PRESENTED TO GEORGE IIL. 1770, going on board the “ Raisonable” with his uncle, Captain Suckling. Horatio Nelson when a lieutenant, in 1777, on board the “Lowestoft,” offering to take possession of a prize, which had struck in a strong gale of wind. Captain Nelson at the siege of Calvi, 1794. On this occasion he lost the sight of his right eye. Commodore Nelson in the battle off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. “On the quarter - deck of a Spanish first-rate did ee: Yea oe 5s re EE Eee tere THE DEATH OF NELSON. 311 COS Se BY ~~ Rene tae dy t oS SNS I receive the swords of the vanquished Spaniards.” Vide Nelson’s letter. Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, K.B., at the attack on Santa Cruz, July 25, 1797, is carried off by his nephew, Lieutenant Nesbit, with the loss of his arm. Sir Horatio Nelson, K.B., introduced to the King at St. James's. “You have lost your right arm,” observed the King. ‘ But not my right hand,” replied Nelson, ‘tas I have the honour of presenting Captain Berry to you.” Sir Horatio Nelson, K.B., at the battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798, ordering Cap- tain Berry to make every exertion to save the people from the wreck of the “L’Orient,” which had blown up. Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, Duke of Bronté, at the battle of Copen- hagen, April 2, 1Sor. The Danish officers said they wished to treat with Lord Nelson in person. “Tam Lord Nelson,” replied the hero, throwing aside his cloak and showing his stars. Trafalgar. The brave Lord Nelson mortally wounded on the quarter-deck of the “ Victory ” by a musket-ball from the ‘*Redout- able,” on October at, 1805. Aged 47 years.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. Under the Burgee. HE honour which King Edward has conferred upon the New York Yacht Club should have beneficial results by no means confined to American yachting. Royal trophies are recognised features in this country, and being won out- right, they are naturally the most coveted prizes of the season. The cups presented to the New York Yacht Club will be competed for as challenge cups, and there is not the slightest doubt that they will give a great impetus to the sport in America, and will probably lead to the building of new craft in that country For some time past it has been uaderstood that the King was desirous — of giving a prize for some special contest which would be calculated to infuse new life into the sport, and the subject was talked over in yachting circles at the time of the Atlantic race, early in the present year. Every one would, of course, like to see the Royal colours flying at the truck of a first- class racing craft, remem- bering the grand seasons we had when Britannia was one of the regular racing fleet. Failing that, however, it is gratitying to find his Majesty fostering by other means a pastime which we all still cherish as a sport peculiarly British, not- withstanding its progress in other countries. It will be remembered that his Majesty presented a trophy to the Kaiserlicher Yacht Club for competition at the Baltic regattas last fhis trophy, by the the most valuable sailed for in a yacht- race. The King was present to see the race, which was a port to port contest. Eckernforde to Kiel. The prize was to be won out- right, and the first boat on time allowance was Susanne, a new Fife schooner built for Herr Huldschinsky. and sailed by Robert Wringe with an English crew. She was, however, afterwards disqualified for using a sail which had not been officially measured, and the trophy went to Iduna, the big schooner belonging to the German Empress, who returned it to the club, which now holds it as a challenge trophy. It is very unlikely that there will be any considerable amount of building during the winter for next season. year,, T A noted big was a rezul There is one im- portant craft now in course of construction at Gosport for Mr. R. Young, and she will make a welcome addition to the bis cruisers. With regard to any new rz are approaching too nearly the end of the period for which our existing rule of measure- ment was adopted to expect any new cratt. r class rs, we In reference to this, the International Con- ference may be expected to have a most ss racer in the nineties. antagonist of Britannia. important bearing. The object of this con- ference is to enable all the yachting countries to fall into line in regard to the measurement of yachts. It was stated in some quarters a little while back that the suggestion had not been favourably received in the leading clubs in some countries, which might not, therefore, assist towards such a desirable understanding. It is gratifying, however, to be assured that officially there is no cognisance of any probability of an interested country being unrepresented at the conference, which, AILSA present summer, for the Kaiser's prize. (Fion a copyright photograph by West and Son, Southsea.) but for his absence, would have been presided over by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. An agreement amongst yachting countries on this point should do incalculable good to the sport universally by bringing International racing more within the scope of what might be described as everyday yachting; that is to say, if all yachts are built under similar conditions of measurement, boats of corresponding classes belonging to different countries can compete together at ordinary regattas. Up to the present, matters have been very unsatis- factory in this respect. Take the America Cup as the most prominent example. In the vessels built as challengers speci- ally for these races, have been use contes' +ss for racing 312 She was built by File for Mr. A. Barclay Walker, and v Her present owner is Mr. H. C. Redmond, of the New York Yacht Club, and her last notable race was from Sandy Hook to the Lizard, early in the in home waters, owing to the heavy penalty they would incur in time allowance through not being built for the English rule. Then, again, the difference between the English and French rule of measurement, though resulting in pro- ducing craft nearly approaching in dimensions, was just sufficient to necessitate building specially for the Coupe de France, the Inter- national trophy originally competed for by 2o-touners—French rule. Another very great consideration in adopting a universal rule is the widening of the market for craft which owners are anxious to dispose of. Although, under these circumstances, we cannot expect to see any consider- able amount of building, at least for another year, there are still a sufficient number of vessels in the country to make up classes for an interesting season's racing. Several of our best craft have been sold to America, such as Ailsa, Eelin, Senta, etc.; but with such vessels left to us as Bona, Kariad, Cicely, White Heather, Valdora, Brynhild, and the new cutter now building, there need be no actual dearth of big craft to carry us on until we are set up with a new rule. German yachtsmen are looking forward to the season of 1906 as likely to provide sport fully up to the average of previous years. The Kaiserlicher Yacht Club has already notified our Royal Yacht Squadron of the Emperor's intention to offer a Heligo- land Cup for next year. This is, of course, in accor- dance with his — usual custom of the past few years, the race for which it is awarded — Dover to Heligoland—having for its ostensible object the attrac- tion of foreign, and British in particular, yachts to the Baltic regattas. In view of the rearrangement of the English season, it will be interesting to note how the number of British yachts present at Kiel will compare with former years. There are, undoubtedly, many English owners who, while thoroughly loyal to their own clubs, regard a trip to the Baltic as one of the most pleasant features of the season. Another factor which will have its due influence on the German season, will be the International race for the French Cup. I referred to this two weeks ago. There is at present a certain amount of conjecture as to who will be the personal representative of the Kaiserlicher Club, but in some quarters it is regarded as possible that Prince Henry will be actively associated with it, and having regard to his love of small class yachting, this appears to be not at all improbable. CoRINTHIAN, Digitized by Goog le

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1908. THE “ARTISTS” ANNUAL SMOKING CONCERT. \ > Charis Aor : \ / / y WAG YA SS iit | vis 4 s i Chere “1s fhe Wess WAS ; car Mess Ang Ye & ee > HenryNerlh Gihe Women of _ Mumules Wa Nie \ V7 Ce Nii sses Zeger, 7b, lls Dare 3 SKETCHES AT THE VERY SUCCESSFUL BATTALION CONCERT OF THE 2oth MIDDLESEX R.V. (Specially diawn for this pager by J Jellicoe ) 315 Digitized by G OOS le

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Dec. 16th, 1905 The HE flat racing season has been dead but a few weeks, but already race- | goers are consoling themselves as best they may with what pleasure they can find in fog-obscured jumping meet- ings, and even in these early days of the “ illegitimate” season, promising young steeple- chasers have made their appearance, some of whom seem destined to win high honours in their own especial branch of racing, if they escape the perils and chances of the steeple- chase course. There will, however, be time to allude to these recruits later on. The most important events of last week in the racing world were the December Sales at Newmarket and the speech of the guest of the evening at the dinner of the Gimcrack Club. To deal thoroughly with the latter of these two events would de- mand more space than is at our dis- posal, but Colonel Hall Walker's speech, if it did nothing else, proved that the speaker was capable of thinking outside the beaten tracks of everyday racing life. A book written by a gifted authoress made its appearance some years ago, entitled “The Sorrows of Satan.” The title alone suggested a mighty theme,visions of Lucifer, with the scars of the thunder- bolts of the Almighty still burning on his brow, arose before one’s eyes; thoughts of the never-ending heart-burnings and jealousies of a proud, unbending, immortal spirit presented themselves to the mind, and there was present a vague con- ception of the inward wrestlings of the Mighty Angel, know- ing himself to be wrong, and yet defy- ing for all eternity the just vengeance of the Omnipotent. But the book? Alas! it was but as “ tinkling cymbals,” and its splendid title was but a lost opportunity. On an infinitely smaller scale, that is about the summing up of Colonel Hall Walker's Gimcrack Club speech. It was pleasant to hear that the speaker had no fault to find with anyone connected with the Turf, and one can only congratulate him on a singularly benevolent frame of mind. Having, so to speak, patted everyone on the back, he went on to show—and in some of his showings he was right—that great and drastic reforms are, in his opinion, neces- sary to the well-being of the Turf. Few thinking people will be found to differ from Colonel Walker in his views as to the support that the Government should give to the breeding of bloodstock. He is sure to find a considerable number of followers in his advocacy of the “Pari Mutuel” system of Sold at the Newmarket December sales for 7,500 guineas. THE KING. Bloodstock Sales at betting, but I venture to say that he will stand alone in his suggestions as to the nationalisa- tion of racing. All monopolies are bad, and a State monopoly is no better than a private one. It is to individual effort that England has owed her supremacy in commerce, and it is to the individual efforts of English breeders that the British thoroughbred stands unrivalled -amongst the equine races of the world. Proof of the estimation in which our breed of race-horses is held by other nations has been amply forthcoming during the sales of bloodstock held by Messrs. Tattersall at Newmarket during the last week. Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Argentine Republic, America, and South America all sent their representatives, and notwithstanding the fact that at the same time the disposal of MR. PURCELL-GILPIN’S DELAUNAY, BY FORTUNIO—PET. Bought by M. Halbronn for M. de St. Alary’s stud in France. (From a copyright photograph by W. A. Rouch.) a huge collection of bloodstock was taking place in America, there was keen competition for almost every “lot” of any importance which came under the hammer, and in most instances it was the’ foreigner who stayed the longest and secured possession of the best mares and sires. Mr. Brugman gave his first hint of what he intended to do later on, when, on the first day of the sales, he gave 300 guineas for Dance, a mare by Hagioscope. It was not, however, until the following day that heavy bids began to be tossed from one side of the ring to the other, and when Sir James Miller's “ draft ” (heaven save the word !) of brood mares came in, buyers settled them- selves down for a struggle which was not long in coming. At 2,500 guineas Mr, Simons Harrison secured La Sagesse, and almost immediately passed her on at a profit. Bid after bid was forthcoming for Roquebrune, 314 AND HIS Newmarket. but Mr. Brugman would not be denied, and so for 4,500 guineas, the lovely daughter of St. Simon and St. Marguerite, passes away to Belgium, where no doubt she will breed yet such another as her famous son Rock Sand. A casual glance through the return of the sales shows that numbers of the best and highest priced lots fell to the untiring bids of M. Chéri Halbronn, who, amongst other purchasers, stood smiling and bidding until Delaunay, perhaps the best miler this country has seen since the days of roaring Prince Charlie, fell to his final, “and five hundred,” which brought his price to the sum of 7,500 guineas, paid for him on behalf of M. St. Alary. And so the sale runs on, all that we have to offer of any value in the shape of bloodstock is bought, and has been bought for many years past, by foreigners, many of whom are acting on behalf of their respective govern- ments. That it may always be so is much to be hoped, but that it will continue to be so isa matter open to much doubt. It is racing and racing alone that encour- ages our breeders to maintain their studs, and if even through political or other reasons racing loses its hold and prestige amongst our national sports, so surely will our breed of horses decay, and our hold upon the markets of the world be lost. It is a somewhat curious fact, but nevertheless one which will be readily endorsed by all students of cause and effect in the rise and fall of Empires; that the possession of a superior breed of horses has from time immemorial engrossed the atten- tion of nearly all the conquering rulers of the world. The “ Koran” bears eloquent testimony to the value which Mahomet attached to horses, and to mares in particular ; in its pages we find that the Creator there addresses the horse: “Thou shalt be for man a source of happiness and wealth; thy back shall be a seat of honour . . . . every grain of barley given to thee shall purchase indulgence for the sinner.” Bridging over this space of Time, we come to the days of the great Napoleon, to whose foresight and provision are due the position which France is rapidly acquiring asa very dangerous rival to Great Britain in the quality and endurance of the horses she can rely upon for service in times of war and peace. Once more I would draw attention to the fact that the race-course is the only test which can prove and search out the hardiness, constitu- tion, stamina, and speed of the horse. CaurirE.

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NAVY AND ARMY, Diamond Pins and Brooches Corner of Brofon St is tiie Aancocks & © New Bond S* W. THE NICEST COCOA. “The Standard of Highest Purity.” —The Lancet. R.M.S.P. sream packer company, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. SPECIAL TOURS. DECEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. 7o Days—£7o. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MAIN, January and February. Eight Weeks, 70 Guineas, Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as above. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. Undoubted Fact Tuat when mention is made of a piano-player, one invariably calls the Pianola to mind. The Pianola is the instrument that has made _ piano-players popular. The name is such a happy one, and is so well-known that many people have understood it to be a general term for all kitids of pianola-players. This would not be so unfortunate were all such in- struments as good as the Pianola, but as no other piano-player can compare with it (the greatest musicians say so), a great deal of disappointment has been caused to those who have bought other instruments under the impression that they were purchasing some particular model of Pianola. One cannot too clearly bear in mind that the Pianola is the only piano-player provided with the Metrostyle, a device by which famous composers and pianists record their interpretations, and also enabling anyone, musician or not, to reproduce the artiste’s rendering. It is incontrovertible that Metrostyle music rolls give the composer's ideas and intentions in regard to how a piece should be played, more fully and correctly than any printed score, and the Pianola is the only means of “translating ” into actual playing these authoritative records of famous performances, You are invited to call and see the Pianola in use, but if you are unable to do so, please write for particulars, specifying Catalogue Q. The Orchestrelle Company, 4EOLIAN HALL, 135-6-7, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.

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Dec. 16th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. of the year is this “ Book for a Rainy Day: or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766—1833,” by old John Thomas Smith, a new edition of which is admirably edited by Mr. Wilfred Whitten (alias “ John o° London”) for Messrs. Methuen. It is a delightful, gossipy, easy-running, discursive book of chat about Old London—the recollec- tions of a man who loved nothing better than wandering about the town and seeing all that was to be seen. We give his portrait in the centre of this page, and it expresses well the character of the author of this A Book most entertaining volume. “I fora can boast of seven events,” said Rainy Day. Smith, “ some of which great men would be proud of"; and the seven were, that he received a kiss when a boy from the beautiful Mrs. Robinson; was patted on the head by Dr. Johnson; had frequently held Sir Joshua Reynolds's spectacles; had partaken of a pint of porter with an elephant ; saved Lady Hamilton from falling when the melancholy news arrived of Lord Nelson's death; three times conversed with King George III.; and had been shut up in a room with Mr. Kean’s lion. That is the kind of thing Sinith has to talk about, and Mr. Whitten has done more than well to rescue so pleasant a book from all chance of oblivion. His notes, we may add, are adinirably done. es = * IN his boyhood Smith knew Dr. Johnson pretty well. The great Doctor was sitting for his bust to Nollekens, the sculptor, in whose studio Smith was working; and one day the great man, “after looking at my drawing, then at the bust I was copying, put his hand heavily upon my head, pronouncing ‘Very well, very well." And Smith remembered his appearance so well that he was able years alter- wards to describe it, even to the minutest details of his dress. The Doctor had two coats, AN MOST appropriate book for this season Smith “one a dark mul- and Dr. berry, the other brown, Johnson. _ inclining to the colour of Scotch snuff, large brass or gilt buttons, black waist- coat and small-clothes—sometimes the latter were corduroy.” He had “heavy brows, sleepy eyes, nose very narrow between the eye- brows, but broad at the bottom; lips enormously thick; chin, wide and double.” In fact, he was exactly like his portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. We should like to go on quoting from this delightful book, which we have ie read with the greatest pleasure ; but since we must stop somewhere, we will stop here. * * ce READERS of “The Ruggleses” and “Mrs. Green” have no need to be reminded that in Miss Evelyne E. Rynd we have a story-writer of more than common ability and sympathy, and of a humour which, to tell the truth, her sex not seldom lacks. To our thinking, there are things in her new book, “ Different Drummers,” which show an advance on her former work. A short story is often said to be unsatisfactory to the general reader, because there is not enough of it. He does not regard it, as a deceased wit said of a cigarette, as “ the type of a perfect Different pleasure: it is exquisite, and it Drummers. leaves you unsatisfied.” But there are stories in “Different Drummers” which are exquisite, and leave you—not satisfied, certainly, but stimulated, in- terested, amused, touched. Read, for instance, that almost perfect tale, called by Miss Rynd “Fanny Rebecca”—a very simple tale, to outward seeming, of a working girl who loved a man and gave him up to another. It is— and this is a point to be remembered—not in the least sentimental: it is full of humour; and yet, when we read it carefully and in- telligently, we wonder at the skill which has opened to our view the deeps of human Methuen, of whose edition this portrait forms the frontispiece. nature, and packed a slight and delicate story with so much knowledge, feeling, and wisdom. Miss Rynd has a rare gift, and uses it well. * * * MR. HOLMAN HUNT, the first (and last) of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, has just published with Messrs. Macmillan a very important work, “ Pre-Raphaelitisin and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.” Mr. Hunt saw the birth of the movement, and he has lived long after its death. His mind and his desk are store-houses of lore concerning one of the most interesting of movements in the history of art, and there- The Pre- fore in the history of thought; Raphaelites and his book cannot fail to be of great value to the students of both. But it is not a very pleasant book. It takes a strong view of the character and aims of one of the members—and, if we may say so, the principal member—of the Brotherhood, Dante Gabriel Rossetti; and that view is, after all, the most prominent thing in the book. It is a view, we believe, that is not entirely just; but it is not probable that any reply will JOHN THOMAS SMITIiI Author of ‘A Book for a Rainy Day,"’ which has been reprinted by Messrs. by W. Shelton, after a drawing by John Jackson, R.A. be made to it. Art goes on her way, no matter what her servants think of each other, and there is something of a pathetic interest attached to this work—the voice of the grand figure who has outlived his fellow-enthusiasts, and yet speaks, not as a voice from the.grave, but as one who is still alive and at work. With Mr. Hunt's book the student of the move- ment might study to advantage “The Pre- Raphaelite Brotherhood” by J. E. Phythian, lately published by Messrs. George Newnes in their Art Library. The pictures in this volume are reproduced with the care and skill we have come to expect in this series, and Mr. Phythian's introductory remarks are full of knowledge and sound sense. It is interesting to compare the “Light of the World” in its earlier version as reproduced in Messrs. Newnes'’s book with its later version as reproduced in Mr. Holman Hunt's. * * * AN event in the history of bibliophily was the publication not long ago by the Oxford Univer- sity Press of the collotype fac-simile of the First Folio of Shakespeare. Now they have Viii. It was engraved followed it up with an equally —perhaps almost more—interesting book, a collotype repro- duction of Shakespeare’s Poems and the play of “Pericles.” The “Venus and Adonis” is reproduced from the unique copy of the first edition (1593) in the Malone collection in the Bodleian Library; the “Rape of Lucrece,” from the first edition (1594), in the same col- lection; the “Passionate Pilgrim,” from the first edition (1599), in the Christie Miller Library at Britwell; the “Sonnets” and “ Pericles,” from the first editions (1609), in the Malone collection. One great feature of the collotype process is that it is quite impossible to “ fake” a reproduction ; there is no altering letters or stops, and so the reader of this beautiful book may know The that he is looking on the page Oxford exactly as it is, finger-sinudges, Shake- stains, and all, in the copies of the speare first edition from which it has Fac-simile. been made. The sentiment aroused by the thought is powerful; but it is not merely a question of sentiment with this volume, for each division has the inestimable advantage of a critical and bibliographical ‘ introduction, and a bibliography by Mr. Sidney Lee, than whom no one, since Shakespeare wrote, has done more to create an exact scientific and critical knowledge of the im- mortal plays and poems. Each introduction contains new informa- tion, and is likely to remain the last word on the sources of the poems, their history, and their intention. * * * THE Countess von Reden seems to have stood in the same rela- tion to the Court of King Frederick William III. of Prussia and his successor, as the Baroness Burdett - Coutts did to that of Queen Victoria, and still does to that of King Edward VII. In doing good she emulated the personal activity of Elizabeth Fry, and the story of her benevo- lence and charity is told in “A Pietist of the Napoleonic Wars and After” (John Murray), written by the late Eleonore Princess Reuss, translated by Mrs. C. E. Barrett-Lennard and M. W. Hofer, and provided with an The introduction by Mr. Countess Robert S. Rait. The von Reden. Countess von Reden was born in 1774, and died an octogenarian in 1854. She was already a woman of thirty when the tide of Napoleonic invasion swept over Germany; but the real - charm of this interesting book lies in the vivid description of the simple homely life led by the Prussian Royal family in these soul-stirring times, and the com- plete insight it affords us into the useful existence of a far-seeing and large- minded German lady of high degree, who not only ruled her household and managed her garden to perfection, but whose schemes ot practical benevolence have left their “imprint on the sands of time.” BOOKS TO READ. A Book for a Rainy Day, by John Thomas Smith. (Methuen.) Pre-Raphaelitism and the Pre-Raphaelite Brother- hood, by W. Holman Hunt. (Macmillan.) The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, by J. E. Phythian. (Newnes.) Different Drummers, by Evelyne E. Rynd. (Newnes.) St. Cuthbert's of the West, by R. E. Knowles. (Oliphant Anderson.) The Sands of Pleasure, by Filson Young. (E. Grant Richards.) Kate Greenaway, by N. H. Spielmann and G. S. Layard. (Black.) < The Fothergills of Ravens:onedale. (Heinemann.) With Flashlight and Rifle. (Hutchinson and Co.) Collectanea Napoleonica. (Daniell, Mortimer Street, Ww.

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NAVY ANL ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1906. Restful j¥ights. Sleep comes most readily when there is no digestive disturbance. Benger’s Food is so easy of assimilation that it is absorbed by the most delicate without the slightest irritation. Infants thrive on “Bengers,” and delicate and aged persons enjoyit, deriving comfort and nourishment when other foods disagree. The ILLUSTRATED MEDICAL NEWS says— “Infants do remarkably well on it, and it is most suitable for many conditions of adults and old people. There is certainly a great future before it.” Benger’s Food is sold in Tins by Chemists, etc. everywhere, A STRIKING SIGN of superiority is found by analysts, when they subject this choice spirit to thorough examination. They declare it to be mellowed to the perfection of flavour by great age; thus proving excellence. Inferior spirit refuses to develop no matter how long stored. GREATEST OF ALL CARD GAMES ae 2 fix 3, 4,5 0R 6 CAN PLAY. “A Perfect Beverage, - QUIT combining Strength, | 4 IT Purity and 18 NOW Solubility." Medical Layee 18 EASILY oe LARCEST LEARNED. SELLING CAME IN WE ] << It’s flavour, 7 THE CUARANTEE {| soft and fully WORLD ITs developed, is , ” and is of EXCEPTIONAL | delicious." extraordinary MERIT Court fascination. 3 Journal. The play is CAPTIVATING WT Wile from the very DELICHT YOU. wtertjand i —_ a smart and Sold every- \ lively game where, or post with plenty cf free from us on scope for gooc receipt of T judgment.: «FROM THE “CAFTAIN." EVERYBODY likes QUIT. PARKER BROTHERS (Inc.), ttton, co” QUI price. QUIT, Pit, Sheriock Holmes Game, etc., etc, “IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. | CLUB EDITI PLAIN EDITION ix.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector's Note-book. No. LXXI.—THE WORCESTER PORCELAIN OF THE FIRS1 TWO DECADES OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. HE nineteenth century opened very auspiciously for Royal Worcester. ] James Pennington, having completed his apprenticeship at Etruria, had entered the service of Messrs. Flight and Barr, painting for them a superb dinner service ordered by the Duke of Clarence, the chief feature in the decoration of which was “ the sea with a ship of war in the distance, and a figure of Hope in the foreground.” In Trafal- gar year a very magnificent service was ordered by his Majesty, the pattern being on a royal blue ground, having the union device in gold, arranged in panels, enriched by wreaths of oak leaves and laurels, and having the Royal arms in the centre of each plate. Two other services were manufactured almost simultaneously for the Prince of Wales and Sir Robert Peel. In 1807 the familar initials in the mark “ F.& 13.” were changed to “ B. F. B.,” Mr. Martin Barr, then aged twenty-three, having become a partner. In August of that year a visit to the works was paid by the Duke of Gloucester, accompanied by Lord and Lady Foley, the Dean of Worcester, and others, The result was, as usual, a “command” order A FINE SPECIMEN OF WORCESTER PORCELAIN. One of the pieces of a dinner service made for the Duke of Clarence. former holding a shield decorated with a portrait of the Admiral, while a “Cupid” representing ‘“‘ Fame” sounds a trumpet. first time the use of the “ reverberating enamel kiln.” Billingsley, or “ Beely,” has been spoken of at length in connection with Swansea and Nantgarw, and the splendid specimens of his handiwork in the National Welsh Museum at Cardiff. In 1813 Mr. George Barr succeeded his father, and the style of the firm was again changed to Flight, Barr, and Barr. In the following month of May the Duchess of Oldenberg visited Worcester, and a dinner service of great value (a plate of which is now reproduced) was ordered for the Emperor of Russia. The ground is a rich dark blue, the whole of the ornamentation being in raised gold. Other services bearing the same mark (Flight, Barr, and Barr, etc.) were manu- factured about this time for Lord Valentia and the Nawab of Oude. On the marriage of the Princess Charlotte with Prince Leopold, a charming breakfast set was designed and made, a plate of which is now given as an illustration. Orders were also given on this occasion for dinner and dessert services, and for a replica of the celebrated Warwick vase. George IV. is credited with introducing the use of armorial bearings, like those seen in the plates SPECIMENS OF SOME FAMOUS SERVICES IN WORCKSTER PORCELAIN. A piece from a service made for the Emperor of Russia in 1814. for a superb service. In the course of the following month the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, who were the guests of Lady Downshire at Ombersley Court, caine to Worcester, and having received a loyal address from Lord Coventry, the Recorder, in the Guildhall, honoured Messrs. Barr, Flight, and Barr with their presence and that of the whole of their party. The Prince of Wales on this occasion gave the firm a commission for a whole series of services, besides granting them a Royal Warrant, which was confirmed and extended in the following year. “ Bat” print- ing was now successfully intro- duced, and this improvement enabled Messrs. Barr, Flight, and Barr to reproduce with marvellous fidelity some of the finest designs of Cipriani, Kauffman, and Cosway, as engraved by Bartolozzi. One of the finest subjects in this style was a group designed in honour of Nelson. “ Neptune ” and “ Britannia" are seated in a car, drawn by six horses, the A piece made of the ‘‘ Regent China" for Princess Charlotte in 1816. In 1811 Billingsley and his son-in-law, Walker, came to Worcester, the former with a recipe and the latter to introduce for the A COPY OF THE “ WARWICK" VASE. Believed to have been made for the service of Princess Charlotte. A pattern of the service made in 1818 for the East India Company. of the fine service made for the East India Com- pany, as a. prominent feature of ceramic decoration. The Worcester Royal Factory certainly never bada better friend or more liberal patron than the Prince Regent. In 1819, the last year of the period now under consideration, the Duke of Gloucester once again visited Wor- cester. On this occasion he was deeply interested in the “unique and superb services" now being completed for his brother-in-law. As far as this “ command” is con- cerned, the ground colour of royal blue was produced from the mineral cobalt recently obtained from the Cornish mines. If the Prince of Wales had a fondness for artistic effect, the Duke of Cornwall had also a keen eye to business. The Duke of Gloucester (who was certainly not “ Silly Billy” in the matter of a nice taste in china) was pleased to express his surprise and gratifica- tion at the rapid progress made since he visited the factory twelve years before. B.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. Tue Misses H.8 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection of Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, etc. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. ‘Ce - i Old brass Stand and Lamp. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in Rarz Books AND Fine Lisrary EDITIONS OF STANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, 1st Editions of 17th, 18th, and 1gth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently issued—Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. BOOK PLATES (EX-LIBRIS). Catalogue of the extensive series of duplicate plates from the famous collection formed by the late Sin AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON FRANKS, K.C.B,, etc. Part I. Now Ready. ELLIS, 29, New Bond Street, London, W. BOOK CATALOGUES FREE. Topography, Sporting, Genealogical Works, First Editions, and Library Editions of Standard Books. WALTER NIELD, 29, Bath Street, BRISTOL. The Highest Prices given for Large or Small Quantities of Books. LOWESTOFT CHINA. By W. W. R. SPELMAN, pleasure in announcing the early issue of the above peculiarly interest- ing and attractive volume, which has been written by one who has had greater opportunity, perhaps, of studying what real Lowestoft China is, than anyone, inasmuch as he is in possession of by far the most important part of the fragments discovered in 1903-4 on the site of the original factory at Lowestoft. Mee JARROLD & SONS, LTD., London and Norwich. have The book is replete with 58 plates, illustrating about 250 items of this most interesting discovery, showing specimens of the clay itself, specimens of the moulds, specimens in the clay, specimens in the biscuit, specimens decorated but unglazed, and finally specimens completed. With these im- portant data the author has been enabled by careful study and comparison to elucidate much of the mystery which has enveloped this interesting subject. The work is further illustrated by 39 plates of specimens in the author's collection (which numbers some 700 pieces), of which 26 are beautifully The Owner of the larger Fragments discovered on the Site OF THE OLD FACTORY AT LOWESTOFT. executed in colours. part of the PRICE 3 GUINEAS NET. For Prospectus apply... JARROLD & SONS, LTD., NORWICH. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to “THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. {£2 offered.—829, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy." Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patierne AT THE Kine's EXCHANGE. A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, Taz Kinc's EXCHANGE. “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham. £1 offered.—183, THz Kine's ExcHANGE. A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. tos. each offered.—184, Tuz KinG's ExCHANGE. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805. —185, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THe Kinc’s ExcHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, especially that published by Harrison between 1880 and 1892.—187, Tue KineG's ExcHanceE. «*The Book of Archery,’’ and any other works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, THe KinG's ExcHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Impressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old Iondon, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, THE Kine's ExcHanGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE Kine's ExcHANGE. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Eto.—continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262, THz Kinc's ExcuancE. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘‘ Shannon" and ‘‘ Chesa- peake,"’ after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, THz Kinc's EXxcHANnGE. Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to her marriage.—268, THz Kinc’s ExcHANGE. Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath ; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE Kinc's ExcHANGE. Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s operations.—-270, THz KinG’s ExcHANGE. Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. {1 offered.— 271, THE Kine's ExcHANGE. Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upham, dedicated to Princess Augusta, rSor; John Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812. Good price offered.—272, THE Kinc’s ExCHANGE. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘* John Bull taking aluncheon,"' 1798; ‘* Royal Economy,"' George III. frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each oflered.—273, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte. Mrs. Piozzi, and others. Good price offered.—526, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, Tue Kine's ExcHANGE. xi. WANTED. ‘ GOLD, SILYER, Eto. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE KING's ExcHANGE. MISCELLANEOUS. Pictorial cards wanted from all parts of the world Photos of docks, harbours, preferred. Prompt reply. Will send views of Brest. —J. LeGranp, Landendeau, Finisterre, France. ; FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.—817a, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. BOOKS. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 1334, The Kinc's EXCHANGE. The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn’s charge to the jury, 2 volumes.—134A, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Eto. Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Récamier. Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, THE Kinc’s ExCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THe Kinc’s EXCHANGE. GOLD, SILVER, Eto. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. — 608a, THz KinG's EXCHANGE, CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—5244, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE Kine’s ExcHANGE.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes T is of happy augury for the future amelioration of the motorist’s lot to find a body which represents the farm- ing interest in two English counties passing a sensible and well-considered resolu- tion on the motor question. At a recent general meeting of the Cumberland and Westmorland Chamber of Agriculture it was unanimously resolved that the cost of motor- car licences should be materially increased according to horse-power; that the money received therefrom should be paid into a national fund to be dispensed over the counties in proportion to the road mileage; that the speed limit should be abolished, and power given to county and other authorities to limit speeds in special places; that no licence should be granted to any man who cannot speak the English langu and that the specialattention of the Motor-car Commission be drawn to the dangers of headlights in their present form. Motorists may not agree in every particular with the terms of this resolution, but it will be generally admitted that it is extremely moderate in tone as coming from a class of the community which is generally supposed to hold the motor-car in great disfavour. Lord Lonsdale presided at the meeting, and his words no doubt had a considerable influence on the landlords and farmers present. He expressed the opinion that a motorist | should be punished if he drove his car so as to be a danger to others, and if he did not keep to his proper side of the road, and he would have signals put up to give warning of cross roads and other dangers. * * * The Royal Commission on Motor Traffic con- cluded the hearing of witnesses on December 1, having sat on twenty-seven days, and taken the evidence of no fewer than 110 persons. The Commission will not sit again until after Christmas, and does not intend to hear any further witnesses before issuing its report. The following is a short analysis of the various interests whose representatives have appeared before the Commissioners. Five Chief Constables were examined and three members of the Metropolitan Police. Twelve witnesses appeared on behalf of the Automo- bile Club, the Motor Union, and the provincial clubs. The irreconcileables, who describe themselves as the Highways Protection League, gained a hearing for six of their members. Local authorities in the persons of their surveyors, clerks, and councillors were repre- sented by about twenty-five witnesses, while the magisterial benches sent one chairman and two justices’ clerks. Other interests which were given an opportunity of making known their views were the trade organisations and individual traders, the railways, the War Office, cyclists, medical men, the users and owners of heavy motor-vehicles, Chambers of Agriculture, estate agents, private individuals, Government departments, and the secretary ofthe Flarness Horse and Pony Society. With the material before it the Commission should be in a position to gauge every aspect of the question, and the report will be awaited with no small measure of interest. * * * The portion of the main Portsmouth Road which passes through Kingston is in such a dangerous condition, owing to the work which is being carried on in connection with the laying of the new tramlines, that many drivers have deserted this popular highway of late. pine: Shae i ty THE EARL OF PLYMOUTH AND HIS DAIMLER CAR. The Earl, who is more familiarly known as Lord Windsor, has recently assumed his new title. (From a copyright photograph by the Dover Street Studios.) xii. A member of the Touring Committee of the Automobile Club makes the following sugges- tion for avoiding the disturbed area. He recommends that motorists coming from London down Kingston Hill should turn to the left at Norbiton Church, take almost imme- diately the second road to the right (Victoria Road), which runs into Albert Road and cuts Fairfield Road at right angles. Keep the airfield (a public park) on the right and turn left at Knight's Place, cross the Hogsmill River by broad wood-paved bridge, then first to left and first to right leads to Cranes Park. Keeping straight on, cross the London and South Western Railway by a high bridge, and proceed down King Charles's Road, turn right at end and continue into Ewell Road, cross the trams into Langley Road, and turn left at the Brighton Road. Thence to the right along Ditton Road and rejoin the Portsmouth Road at the Angel, Ditton. The route sounds somewhat complicated, but we have tried it and found it, at the present time, far more pleasant than the shorter and more direct road. * * * It is a somewhat remarkable fact that Paris, the home of the automobile movement, should be so far behind London in the development of the motor-omnibus. Many reasons have been assigned for this neglect of a very lucrative branch of the industry, prominent among such is the high cost of petrol in France, and particularly in Paris itself. Efforts are now being made to make up the leeway which has been lost, and a service of motor-omnibuses representing most of the leading French makers is now engaged in conveying visitors to the Paris Salon from the centre of the city. He is an enthusiastic motorist.

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NAVY AND ARMY. FACTS ABOUT YOUR SKIN LANCE at the looking glass, and you will notice that the pores on your nose are larger than those on any other part of your face. Being larger, they clog easier, and you are thus able to see what is taking place all over the face and body ; for it must be remembered that what you see on your nose is going on in every part of the body where you cannot see it. The pores are always getting stopped up, impurities form, the skin becomes unhealthy, is often rendered unsightly, and great discomfort may be caused. Is this so in your case ? If your skin is red or rough, has any blemish upon it, or if you suffer from any skin trouble in any part of the body, you want something that will give immediate relicf, and make your skin clear, pure, and healthy once again. All this is effected by the use of “Antexema,” which scientific remedy, being the discovery of a well-known docte It stops irritation immediately, removes all skin blemishes, and is a sure cure for skin complaints of every kind. The one point that should be remembered above all others is that many, if not all, of the most severe forms of skin trouble might be avoided with but a small amount of trouble if attention were given to the matter as soon as the first symptoms showed themselves eryone knows the danger of a neglected cold, and the danger of a neglected skin trouble is as great, and the results of inattention in the early stages quite as disastrous. Neglect of the first signs of skin trouble means risk of misery, and even of unsightliness, in the future. We all breathe with our skin as well as with our lungs, and it is therefore most important that every pore should be kept open. That is why “Antexema Soap” should always be used for washing. It not only cleanses the surface of the skin, but also cleanses the pores and keeps them free, open and able to do their work well. In addition to being a breathing organ, the skin is also a loom for making the beautiful protecting blanket which cov the] whole of the body, and is known as the scarf.or outer skin. The surface of the skin is covered with millions of tiny pores, and most of these carry away, by means of the perspiration, the watery waste of the system, and the others secrete the natural oil of the skin, which makes it soft, smooth, and elastic “ Antexema ” cleanses the pores, soothes and softens the skin, and pimples, roughness, blemishes, chafing, and all skin troubles disappear under its magical influence. “ Antexema” is an unrivalled cure for eczema, psoriasis, and nettlerash ; but it is just as useful for burns, BEFORE USING “ ANTEXEMA." THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1906. Froubles are so common, the dis bruises, blisters, insect-bites, and skin-irritation, and gentlemen whose skin is tender find it the very thing to use after shaving. It is not an ointment, but a milky liquid which forms an invisible healing, soothing, non-poisonous, protective coating over the tender surface, and a new skin is thus able to grow beneath it. For every purpose for which cold cream and similar preparations are used, “ Antexema” is far more valuable, because not only does it cool and soothe, but it heals in a most remarkable way. Thousands of people during the last few months have availed themselves of our offer to send a copy of our booklet on “Skin Troubles,” and we are glad to know that it has proved wonder- fully useful. This family handbook is full of thoroughly accurate and exceedingly useful information that cannot fail to interest. — Skin comfort they cause is so great, and the disfigurement due to them in many instances so marked, that a . little book containing the essence of modern scientific knowledge in regard to the cause, cure, and - prevention of all forms of skin AFTER USING “ANTEXEMA."" illness cannot fail to be appre- ciated. That is why you should procure a_ copy. The following amongst other skin affections are referred to in our booklet on skin troubles :—Acne, Babies’ Skin Troubles, Bad Complexions, Baldness, Barber’s Itch, Blackheads, Boils, Blotches, Burns and Scalds, Chilblains, Corns and Bunions, Dandruff ; Delicate, Sensitive, Irritable, Easily Chapped Skin kin Troubles affecting the Ears, Eyes, Feet, Hands, and Scalp; Eczema (chronic and acute), na of the Legs, Erysipelas, Erythema, Facial Blemishes, Flushings, Freckles, Gouty Eczema, Hemorrhoids, Insect Lites, I Wounds, Lip and Chin Nettlerash, Pimples, Prickly Heat, Psoriasis, Ringworm, S: Id Head, Scrofula, Seborrhcea, Shingles, Ulcers, Warts, and W General Hints on Diet are also given, and it shows in clear, plain, and simple language how to cure all skin troubles and prevent their return “Antexema” is supplied by all Chemists and Stores at 1s. 1 ‘ed. and 2s. od., or may be obtained direct, post free, in plain wrapper, for 1s. 3d. and 2s. gd.“ Antexema” is easily obtainable in all British Colonies and Possessions, of leading Chemists and Druggists. ‘The family handbook, “Skin Troubles,” will be forwarded post free to our readers, together with free trial of “Antexema,” if THE KING is mentioned and three penny stamps are enclosed for postage and packing. Letters should be addressed to “ Antexema,” 83, Castle Road, London, N.W. our little ills will find relief in \ For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Purely Very small, and easy to Vegetable. take as sugar. Genuine must have signature WAL GaaTeR’s LITTLE LIVER PILLS IF YOU ARE A MAN P who smokes many Cigarettes, Ma iD you will appreciate (as pleasant change) the FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTES, Which are made of all Tobacco Leaf, no Paper. They last much longer than ordinary paper cigarettes, and are far more satisfying, mild, pure, and delightful in flavour. Doctors strongly recommend them in place of excessive Paper. Cigarette Smoking. These delightful Whiffs are on sale everywhere at 1d. each, 8/= per box of 100. Awarded 12 Gold Medals for general Excellence Importer: BEWLAY, 49, STRAND, LONDON, Established 125 Years. N.B.—They make excellent Christmas Presents Vinolia White Bar is the only Household Soap without Rosin in it. Outlasts any other. 4d. Bar for 3d. xiii.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Fashions of To-day &§ To-morrow. HE feminine world is still intent on Christmas purchases, and to enable them to make satisfactory bargains some of the leading firms are actually starting their sales before, instead of after, Christmas, so that there is no dearth of choice in the way of useful clothing presents. As to novelties in fancy gifts, they are simply endless. There are some sweet little fancy bags, or rather purse-bags, in Japanese leather, combined with tapestry, which are very quaint and original. Also a charming variety of fancy belts and bands, which are so necessary to the completion of the blouse or bodice. Some I noticed in miroir velvet, with most delightful old-world clasps; others were thickly studded with jewels. One in amethyst velvet was quite a gem, and was covered with amethysts at inter- vals, and the jewelled clasp was lovely. This stone is quite the favour- ite just now, and the colour much patronised for evening wear. The gown here illustrated is of the palest amethyst- tinted tulle, with the same colour sequins, The skirt is trimmed with soft frills of chiffon, bound with amethyst silk, These are arranged at_ inter- vals in crescent shape, and ter- minated by a silk rosette. The bodice is gracefully draped in the same style, and has two full ends at the back of the bodice, which flow some way down the skirt at the back; a draped band in the same coloured silk outlines the waist. The whole effect of this delight- ful gown is so dainty and ethereal, that it isan ideal ball dress. This I can see in white and gold, with the silk bindings in old tarnished gold, and can picture a young newly - wed maiden looking most fascinating in it. This gown emanates from the firm of Messrs. Dickins and Jones of Regent Street. Some of their lace robes are really exquisite, and are most moderate in price considering the beauty of them. These robes are quite invaluable, for they can be so easily adjusted over already used silk underskirts. For instance, one I saw, most tastefully arranged over an eau de nil Oriental satin that had done good service last season, looked absolutely charming. The skirt had been recut and cunningly joined into the bodice, closely resembling a Princess robe ; over this one of the above- mentioned lace robes was artistically draped, and some ribbon velvet, handsomely embroidered in palest greens and pinks, was so arranged i { | | 3 | | j ; j | A SEQUINED EVENING GOWN IN AMETHYST TULLE, (Messrs. Dickins and Jones, Regent Street, W.) (From a copyright photogragh by R. Johnson, 292 X1V. as to hide the unavoidable joins, and so naturally that to the uninitiated it was just the necessary touch wanted. The same velvet was put on in a full frill on the bottom of the underskirt, and allowed the lace to fall just as it should over it. No one seeing this gown would have dreamed that it was not one of this season’s creations. Thus Dame Fashion behaves wondrous kindly to us. Again, in the matter of evening cloaks, what charming effects we can get from manipulating our white cloth opera coats and capes of last season into the most up-to-date garments for theatre wear, by the simple innovation of some thick lace, dyed to any tint preferred, and velvet hanging sleeves of the same colour, and we have an elegant cloak for the outlay of very little, comparatively. I was quite amazed on enquir- ing into things lately to see how many people, and really good class people, patronised some of these salons, where you can obtain French model gowns at an immense reduction, and not only gowns, but every variety of clothing. Although I could not but observe the rather shamed - faced _ex- pressions of those entering these estab- lishments, and the careful glances thrown about, before courage was sum- moned to -enter; but I am told this only happens with those who go for the first time, for so great are the bar- gains offered that they return again and again to the field of battle. Gold and silver tissue, as founda- tions for chiffon and net dresses, will be much worn, the shimmering effects of these fabrics being much softened by the overskirts. The inclement weather has not been con- ducive to velvet outdoor dresses just lately, but as soon as the dry frosty eather greets us gain, velvets and Velveteens will be more in evidence than ever. The Empire also grows in favour daily, and bids fair to remain for some time amongst us. Another is the plaid, in all varieties of colourings; but the black and white, very decided square, is the most chic. As regards hats: Can some of the latest creations be called by that name? Really, they are too fantastic for words, and it is to be hoped that some of us will have the good taste to adhere to what suits us, and thus these ridiculous exaggerations will be moderated, In any case, there are plenty of shapes and styles left from which we can choose our winter head adornments without these. R. D. King’s Road, Chelsea.) Digitize »y GOO le 3

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THE KING. NAVY AND ARMY. Dec. 16th, 1905. Preserve your Teeth! | SeorEe BY USING POWDER. FRAGRANT | FoR It imparts a For use with or without FLoriLine. 1/- per large Jar. FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH that is rare and delightful, IT PREVENTS ALL TARTAR Is THE CHoIcest Liguip DENTIFRICE IN THE WoRLD. PRICE Per bottle 2/@ in case. sERvwuerz. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN DRUG CO., Ltd., Proprietors. 33, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON, E.c. “The PHOTOGRAPH SPEAHS for ITSELF.” Mrs. E. WRAY BLISS, The Maples, Orpington, writes : “T am enclosing you a photograph of my three children, all Frame-Food babies. I need not say anything about the splendid results from using your food, as the photograph speaks for itself.” Those are Mrs. Wray Bliss’ bonny children pictured above. we all want in the home. words, the mother of the The kind of living pictures Bright, bonny boys and girls, beaming with health and happiness. Children that'll grow into fine men and women. Frame-Food will make your baby as bright, strong and happy as Mrs. Wray Bliss’ children. It’s done the same for thousands of babies. Relieved thousands of mothers of anxiety and care. Let your baby try it. FRAME-FOOD For INFANTS @ INVALIDS. Finest Breakfast & Supper Food for Everyone. In Is. Tins. WRITE FOR FREE SAMPLE TIN, mentioning Kina. FRAME-FOOD CO., Ltd., The Famous Factory, Southfields, London, S.W. XV. and COMPLETELY ARRESTS DECAY. or only an imifalion? KOH: NOOR PENDILS = are 4d. each, 3/6 por Of Stationers, Artists’ colnrence Phecoerasnic Dealers, etc. Booklet free from L. & C. 12, Golden Lai TO H.M. THE KING. THE POPULAR SCOTCH BLACKAMHITE WHTSKY- TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Sole Proprietors : JaMEs Bucuanan & Co., Lrp., 26, Holborn, London, E.C. “IT IS ABLE TO SUPPORT LIFE.” ae One cup contain: 10 RMS, STRENGTHENS.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Novelties and Christmas Gifts. DIARY or appointment-book is a most A necessary part of everybody's equip- ment nowadays, when every hour of the week is occupied with some engagement on business or otherwise, and Messrs. Walker of Farringdon House, Warwick Lane, have found in the “ Arboreta Loose Leaf Diary” one which offers unique advan- tages to its users. It can be arranged for every variety of personal need, the diary may be commenced at any date, past dates may be removed and fresh ones inserted at will, and the mechanism by which this is done is so simple and so easily worked that it is in reality, and not in name only, a time-saving device. For the rest Messrs. Walker have, as usual, a marvellous selection of ordinary diaries and calendars for every possible pur- pose, in every possible size, and at every possible price. The cheapest ones are of as good workmanship and as much to be recommended as the more expensive, and everyone, from the office boy to the manager, can afford to have one. As presents there are the Fountain Pen, “ Back Loop” pocket diaries in nut-brown pig-skin, with a Walker “Traveller” Fountain at I1s., or in crocodile with a gold-mounted fountain pen at 22s. 6d., there is the Golfer's Diary in russia at 6s. gd., and the Chateleine Diary, a most exquisite little present in croco- dile, at 6s. Messrs. DEAN AND Son are justified in the belief that their publications this winter will greatly enhance their reputation. Dean's Toy Books are a synonym for general excellence, good material, good __ illustrations, amusing verses, and good print- ing, and this year more than ever these qualities are notable in their publications. From a half- penny up to half a guinea they have books of all sorts, comical nursery rhymes, A B C animal books, fairy stories, painting books, panoramas, paper-bound books, cloth-bound books, books in enamelled boards with deep embossing, and, above all, the untearable rag books. A novelty in this way is the series of rag scrap books and post-card albums bound in stiff boards, with most artistically-designed rag covers in colours, and are quite indestructible. No one having glanced through Messrs. Dean's cata- logue can hesitate what to give the children to interest, amuse, and instruct them. Curistmas Cards and New Year Greeting Cards become more and more artistic every year, and in the forefront of the producers of excellent and beautiful cards are Messrs. Hill and Co., Limited. This is the more interesting in that the whole of their collection is designed and manufactured at their works in London, and is most patriotically known as “ For the Empire” Series. Looking through their cards and calendars to pick out the most worthy of notice, we have not found one item that could with justice be omitted from mention, but certainly the most striking are the Turner, the Nature Harmonies, the Nature Marvels, and Our Girls among the calendars; and among the cards the Landscape Series and the floral designs are really charming. The humorous cards, too, by Lawson Wood and others, are funny without being in the least vulgar. Messrs. Hill and Co. are to be congratulated on a delightful and varied selection. “Tue Cuitpren’s Crassics,” published by the Library Press, include such favourites as ““ Sindbad,” “‘ Robinson Crusoe,” and “ The Ice Maiden,” all well illustrated in colours, and published at the remarkably low price of 6d. each. Neatly bound and clearly printed, they look very well on the children’s book shelves, and are written in sufficiently simple language to be understood by the youngest reader. Few things lend themselves so well and with so much certainty of appreciation, as a Christmas gift to a lady, as a dainty bottle of perfume. And among the many on the market FROM “A APPLE-PIE ALPHABET.” (Messrs. Dean and Son.) there are none that exceed in exquisite fragrance those prepared by the Crown Per- fumery Company, and sold at all leading chemists and stores. For the festive season a large variety of fancy caskets has been prepared at varying prices, and in every case the perfume is of the very choicest quality, and its use a sign of refined taste. If any difficulty is found in procuring these dainty presents, a letter to the office of the company, 108, Fore Street, .C., will bring full particulars. Dainty and attractive are the best words to describe the new diaries issued by Messrs De La Rue and Co. For presents to ladies they cannot be beaten, with their pretty silk bindings, their neat little leather cases, and dainty paper and printing. There is one in particular, in shape and appearance not unlike a pocket nail-scissor case, which is especially attractive, and the firmness of the binding and the texture of the paper are a guarantee XVL. that it will keep the memory cf the giver green throughout the year. In all walks of life pencils are used, and in all walks of life the users are anxious to find a good pencil, one that will not be for ever wearing down, or continually breaking, and so causing loss of time and often of temper as well. L.and C. Hardtmuth’s Koh-i-noor pencils do not break or smear, and they out- last allother pencils. They are made in seven- teen degrees to suit all purposes—tor the Par- liamentary reporter, for the shorthand clerk, for the architect, and for the artist; they are invaluable while on the golf links, their clear- ness and cleanness ensure against possibility of dispute in the scoring card. Tue Dramatic Debaters have just instituted a play-reading committee in connection with their club, and it is proposed to produce the three best plays submitted some time during the spring. Only plays written by members of the club will be considered. Being modest, the Dramatic Debaters only pro- pose to judge one-act plays to begin with, and they hope to find at least three plays good enough to take the place of the miscellaneous entertainments which are now given in front of the main piece of the evening at several London theatres. Fuller particulars, as well as details as to membership, may be obtained from the hon. secretary, Mrs. Bevans, 21, Bed- ford Place, W.C. NoruinG succeeds like suc- cess! With the example of so many failures among new clubs which have recently been started in the West End of London, it is pleasing to note a young club which has made such excellent headway during the first few months of its existence, that it has been found neces- sary to enlarge the club by building on an extra wing to accommodate the new members. The United Forces Club, which only opened its doors at 117, Piccadilly in March last, finds itself in this fortunate position, and it is evident that this club is rapidly becoming one of the most popular of the Service clubs in town. We also understand that an entrance fee of ten guineas for new members elected next year has been definitely decided upon. The success of the club is probably due to the discrimina- tion shown by the committee in the election of members. Tue bazaar held at the Town Hall, Strat- ford, E., last month, in aid of the funds of the West Ham Hospital, was a great success, and for those who were not able to assist at the time opportunity is still given, since the book of the bazaar, which contains stories and_ illustrations by well-known authors and artists, with a front cover by Mr. John Hassall, is still on sale at the price of 2s. 6d. All the proceeds from the sale of the book go to the hospital, and copies of the pamphlet, which is one of the best of its kind ever published, may be obtained from the secretary there.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 16th, 1905. BOULTON & PAUL, HORTICULTURAL NORWICH. BUILDERS, CONSERVATORIES Designed to Suit any Situation, fag SOD Sy HEATING APPARATUS. Greenhouse Fittings, Blinds, etc., supplied. A CHARMING XMAS PRESENT Eau de Cologne| > Lavender Water - *« Rosewater | 5/- Will be sent post free for 5/- postal order. PLEASE ORDER AT ONCE. PETERS, 4, DUKE ST., CHARINC CROSS, LONDON, W.C. CONNOISSEURS SMOKE TEOFANPS HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES. TEOFANI’S Cigarettes receive the Highest Awards ‘at all International Exhibitions, and are Sold by Leading Purveyors throughout the WORLD. TEOFANI & CO., LONDON. Pastry, Buns, & Puddings. ‘A PALATABLE, NUTRITIOUS AND ECONOMICAL DISH’~Lancer ce DO NOT GIVE RISE TO ACIDITY. INDIGESTION Ca HAIR Guarantee Backed by the Bank. THE EVANS VACUUM CAP is simply a mechanical means of obtaining a free and normal circulation of blood in the scalp, and the blood contains the only properties that can maintain lile in the hair and induce it to grow. If the Evans Vacuum Cap gives the scalp a healthy glow, and produces a pleasant, tingling sensation, then the normal condition of the scalp can be restored, and a three or four of the Cap each day thereafter will, within a develop a natural and permanent growth of er,the scalp remains white and lifeless after 7 a hopeless one, regardless of all the infallible hair restorers advertised. hout the rubbing, and there are no drugs ants employed Cap is furnished on trial and under guarat sued by the Jefferson Bank of aint iker will testify as to the validity of this guarantee. We have no agents, and no one is ile, or rec money for the Evans Vacuum Cap—all orders come through the Jefferson y »»k which explains the possibilities of the invention, and also evidence of the results it has This book is sent free on request, and we prepay postage in full. hair. If, cap is removed, then the case would b howe scribed as a vigorous massage e Vacuum Method is what might b T achieved EVANS VACUUM CAP CO., 923, Fullerton Building, SAINT LOUIS, U.S A. —Mr. WM. Everett, President of the Evans Vacuum Cap Company, is now in London at the Cecil Hotel, where he will February 15t Mr. vett invites personal calls from all interested in the Evans Vacuum Cap, and will also give any correspondence sent to him on the subject THE MALTICO FOOD CO. have pleasure in announcing that, in order to further popu- larise their already well-known and highly successful Maltico Food, they are presenting magnificent prizes of Furnished Dolls’ Houses and Working Model Loco- motives, etc., in connection with a very simple .. . Handwriting Competition. Open to Young People of both sexes up to and including twelve years of age. Class A, open to Children of 6 Years and under. Class B, 6 to 9 Years. Class C, 9 to I2 Years. S Three Prizes and Six Suitable Consolation Prizes in each Class. The Chief Prizes will consist of Magnificent Furnished Dolls’ Houses for Girls and valuable . . . WORHING MODEL ENGINES for BOYS whilst the Consolation Prizes will take the form of Dolls, Bats, Footballs, Fountain Pens, etc. Some idea of the character of these Prizes may be gained from the fact that the Dolls’ Houses will be obtained from HamLEy, Toy Maker to the Royal Family, and the Engines from BassetT- LowkeE & Co., of Northampton, than whom there are probably no finer model makers in the Kingdom. Free Copy-Book with full particulars will be su- plied on application to . . MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Cross, PORTSMOUTH. MAGNA CIDER. “The Sparkling Wine of Somerset.” | ESTABLISHED 1851. A delicious appetising beverage. Guaranteed genuine apple | Current Accounts. 2 % Interest allowed on minunuw juice. Declared by Lancet absolutely pure, Strongly recom- monthly balances when not drawn below £100. mended by doctors in case of Gout, Rheumatism, and Obesity. | Yeposits. 24% Interest allowed on Deposit Accounts. BrutCider a speciality. Send 22s. for specimen case, Advances made. Stocks and Shares bought and sold. 1 doz. quarts of Speciality and 1 doz quarts of aswe Apply C. F, Ravenscrort, Secret BIRKBECK BANK or 258. for 2 doz. pints of each quality. Carriage, bottles, and tary, cases ingladed.—-MaGna CiDER Go, Marston Magua, Somerset, | ‘Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. XVii.

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Dec. 16th, 1905. THE QUIT GAME. a Ns Quit axp Go.tr.—Last season, in some burlesque letters from eminent men, Mr. Balfour was represented to have written: “Nothing is better than Pit after a hard day on the links. See my economic notes on insular Pit.” Now we hear of Quit being played by golfers in their club-houses, and Mr. Thomas Maybank, never weary of depict- ing the varying aspects of the season's game. illustrates this new phase, in a contemporary “When you've had a hard day on the links, Whilst the lazy enjoy forty winks, You can take out your Quit And play more than a bit, It's a game for the golfer who tinks.”" As all golfers think they think this quip should strike home. THe NuMBER OF PLayeRs.—A Quit writer somewhat ineptly criticises the scoring cards generally used, by stating that the scorers contain eight columns, whereas not more than seven can play at a time. As a matter of fact, the rules provide for three, four, five, or six players. Bridge scoring - blocks often contain four or six columns, whilst there are only two sides to score. The score cards, of course, serve for two or three rubbers, as the case may be. Eight columns on the Quit scorer is an excellent arrangement, as they serve for two games of four players. Four is a capital number of players. It is like the play of Solo Whist. Five are of the party, each sitting out in turn, but at Quit the fifth acts as scorer. Moreover, a foursome gives each player 14 cards to start with, approximating to the 13 at Whist, Solo, and Bridge. The rules notwithstanding, there may be two, seven, or eight players at Quit, but 28 cards in a hand is cumbersome, and no method has yet been worked out of having a stock to draw ‘rom, and a smaller number dealt. Perhaps the forthcoming handbook on Quit will explain this. With seven or eight players only eight or seven cards fall to each player, which is less interesting; and, with so many playing, there is a likelihood ot such a babel arising, seemly at Pit, but quite out of place when the serene atmosphere essential to Quit is desired. BipiioGRaPHy OF Quit.—Until such a time as the authorised handbook on Quit appears, it may be convenient to players who desire further light on the intricacies of the game than we could find room for in these papers, to have tabulated in convenient form references to such periodical articles as have appeared in the Press. All articles referred to have been published during the current quarter. LikuTENANT-CoLonrEL Newnuam- Davis, “Quit, the New Card Game,” in the Onl.oker, wherein it is stated “ Quit knocks Bridge out of time any day.” AMBkos!IA, a series of papers on the social aspects of the game under the heading of “ The Woman of the World,” in the World. Count Carp, eight articles on the play of the hands at Quit, in the Northern Echo, Darlington. ; A. Natura, eight articles on varying aspects of Quit, in the Yorkshire Chronicle. QuitTeER, Notes for beginners on Quit, and selections from Quit Limericks, headed “ Our Quit Column,” in London Opinion. Tue Axpess, “ Progressive Quit’ and “Duplicate Quit,” in Madame; and “ Living Quit,” in the Brighton Season, Exhaustive essays on the newest phases of the games. Tue Quit Girt, article on the principles of Quit, in the World of Dress. N., “Quit the Talk of the Day and Night,” inthe ree Lance. Two lengthy critiques on Quit theories by “ Neck or Nothing.” “There are others,” but the above are the most important, and students of these articles will have many uselul hints, which should serve to improve their play, though they need not necessarily endorse what the’ We have not had yet to reler to the ‘ 2 or “ Padded Rooms for Quit Play Lucky Taner. THE KING. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE. Ons Christmas Day the ordinary Sunday service on the Midland Railway will be in operation. To prevent inconvenience and crowding the company have arranged for the booking offices at St. Pancras and Moorgate Street stations to be open tor the issue of tickets all day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 21, 22, and 23. Tickets to all principal stations on the Midland Rail- way can be obtained beforehand at the Midland Company's City and suburban offices, a list of which is given in the company’s time- table and excursion programmes. The tickets obtained at these offices will be available from St. Pancras Station, and will be issued at the same fares as charged at that station, and dated to suit the convenience of passengers. In connection with the Christmas and New Year traffic, the Midland RailwayCompany have made the most complete arrangements for the collection, quick transit, and prompt delivery of parcels in London and the many provincial towns on their system. Frequent collections will be made from the receiving offices, and the traffic will be despatched by first train after receipt. Special trains will be run and through vans attached to the principal express and mail trains to accommodate the traffic. In the case of parcels for short distances, the rates, with one or two exceptions, are less than those by Parcels Post, whilst for longer dis- tances the rates for parcels above 1-lb. do not exceed the Parcels Post rates. Fottowinc the issue of an illustrated card entitled “A Merry Christmas,” the Great Central Railway Company have published their “A BC” excursion programme contain- ing ample and admirable facilities for those desirous of spending the holidays at places reached by their comfortable and expeditious route. Excursions are announced to all the principal towns and health resorts in the Midlands, North of England, and Scotland. On Saturday, December 23, special express trains leave Marylebone at convenient times for all parts, and there are also additional fast trains at Saturday midnight, and on Monday, December 25. On Fridays, December 22 and 29, cheap excursion tickets will be issued, available by express trains to the North Eastern System and Scotland. The intorma- tion has been so concisely tabulated in this programme that the times of starting, fares, dates, and times of return, etc., for any station (alphabetically arranged) can be easily seen at a glance. Copies of this convenient and interesting guide can be obtained free, on application at Marylebone Station or at any ot the company’s town offices and agencies. Tue Great Western Railway Company announce that arrangements have been made for the collection and prompt delivery of Christmas parcels in all the principal towns on their system. The charges for conveyance of parcels for short distances are lower than those by Parcel Post, and in the case of longer distances the rates for parcels of 2-Ib. and above do not exceed the charge made by Parcel Post. During the busy Christmas parcels season, it is important that all parcels should be fully and legibly addressed, and the address cards firmly ched. As an extra precaution a duplicate label should be enclosed with each package, so that the name of the consignee may be ascertained in the event of the outside label becoming detached or defaced. Tue Boudoir Christmas Number is to hand, and is certainly one of the best of the annuals of 1905. The paper is excellently arranged, and the contents are of the most varied interest. : Tue British West Indian Fruit Company, Limited, has been awarded a Silver Medal tor a general display of West Indian fruit at the Royal Horticultural Socicty’s Exhibition, held at Westminster on December 5 and 6. The fruit arrived by the R.M.S. “Tagus” in excellent condition, and was tastefully set out on a beautifully-decorated stall. XVII1. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. BOXING NIGHT and Every Evening for Two Weeks Only. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS REVIVAL of Shakespeare's Comedy THE TEMPEST. Mr. Treg. Miss VioLa Tree. { WEDNESDAYS, Dec. 27, Jan. 3- { SATURDAYS, Dec. 30, Jan. 6. Box Office (Mr. Watts) now open, 10 to 7. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM. Manager: Mr. Franx Curzon. Every Evening at 8,30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham Ban- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. R. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. Caliban ... Ariel MATINEES ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGzE Epwarpes. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. lsy A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andre Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mlle. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evening s MPERIAL. Mr. LEWIS WALLER. Every Evening at 8.45. ‘\HE PERFECT LOVER, By Alfred Sutro. At8.15,a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30. Box Office to to 10. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. YRIC, Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET. Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Davis. Evenings, 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUE MOON. YNDHAM’S THEATRE. Proprietor, Sin CHARLES WYNDHAM. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.45, MR. FRANK CURZON'S COMPANY in PUBLIC OPINION, An original Farce in Three Acts by R. C. Carton. Messrs. Fredk. Kerr, George Giddens, Charles Allan, Athol Stewart, Charles Crawford, Hubert Druce, Henry Stephenson, Howard Sturge, Henry Kemble, Mesdames Annie Hughes, Daisy Atherton, Ethel Burnand, Miss Compton. Preceded at 8.30, by MR. HAROLD MONTAGUE, Matinee every Saturday at 2.30. EW THEATRE. Every Evening at 9. CAPTAIN DREW ON LEAVE, by Hubert Henry Davies. Charles Wyndham, Mr. Louis Calvert, Mr. Eille Norwood, Mr. A. Vane Tempest; Miss Marion Terry, and Miss Mary Moore. Preceded at 8.30, by THE AMEKICAN WIDOW. Miss Lilias Waldegrave, Mr. Bertram Steer. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday at 3. AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CilaRLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15. THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. MPIRE THEATRE. — Every Evening at 8.15. Mr. Maurice Farkoa. An_ original divertissement,* THE BUGLE CALL." ‘ROGUES AND VAGABONDS." and Selected Varieties. Manager, Mr. H. J. Hitcutns.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1905. CONTENTS | . Frontisprece: The Right Hon. John Burns, MP. The March of Events 2 The Royal Tour in India . Rugby Football : : 5 The Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links 7 7 : Under the Burgee Political Pen Pictures— In and Out of Parliament The Pantomime Season. : The Hall of the Goldsmith's Company win Anctent City Company f The Parisians of Paris— PAGK. PAGE. 315 © Christmas Toys in Paris . F é Z : $837 316 The Traveller— Tenby as a Winter Resort : - 338 317 Dickens and the Sea— 319 His Insight into Matters Nautical. - 340 320 The Royal Indian Tour . F : ‘ . 342 322 The * Town and Country Magazine” — 327 Its Portiaits, Plates, and Poetry x is - 344 Literary Notes : ‘ é : Fi ; 328 Leaves from a Collector’s Note-book— No. LXXII.—The 330 Decorative Properties of Bristol China. Some more 331 Gems from the Trapnell Collection . , 332 Motoring Notes i : . Fashions of To-day and To-morrow 336 Here, There, and Everywhere TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THE Kino can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. EYMOUTH. werMouTH. MI AGNA CIDER. HOTELS. | ENGLISH HOTELS. (Population 33,625).—PREMIER HEALTH TORQUAY RESORT. Unrivalled climate. Warm in winter. Sunshine-land, Charming drives and sheltered walks.’ 120 acres of public gardens. Piers. Irreproachable water supply and perlect TORQU » Sanitation. Theatre, concerts, and other musical attractions. Medicated baths of all kinds. Express trains from all parts. For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK. S. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, Facing Kensington Palace, From ros. per day. BROADWALK HOTEL De Vere Gardens, Kensington, From 9s. per day. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. [deal Residence EASTBOURNE ‘Tle HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, r20ft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the sea, Tennis, Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Héte or a la Carte. Separate tables, Lift. Billiards. Private "Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open, Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. BeRGANN, Manager. Telegraphic Address: ‘‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne." Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL. most charming in the provinces Re-furnished, redecorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL, — Winter Season. — First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comtort; excellent attendance and cooking. —Mowtesat. Manager PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THESMEDITERRANEAN. GRAND [HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and public bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms, French cuisine. Extensive grounds SICILY'S LEADING HOTEL. Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr.;A. Pacuier, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. = TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. “THE First-class HOTELS there are: the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Oratava. All under the Management of C. H. TRexkeL. Prospectus, etc., on application. SHIPPING. MOROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS; 24 days for 20 guineas. — For particulars write Mesers FParwoov Bros,., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. a (Eastern Pyrenee: VERNET-LES-BAINS * trois A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms etc.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anemia chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed, Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing. For Illustrated English Brochure, apply to Kiecute Bros, Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. The Charmingly situated Seaside Resort enithe Darewbire Coast “The Sparkling Wine «f Somerset.” EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. | A delicious ap,etising beverage. Guaranteed eenuine apple Unequalled for its Marine and Land Excursions. | juice. Declared by Lancet absolutely pure, Strongly mr mended by doctors in case of Gout, Rheumatism, and ( Golfing and Fishing. BrutCidera speciality. Send 22s. for specimen case, co EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. |: dos. quarts of Speciality and t dor quarts of «swe Mende Temperature higher than that of any other Seaside or 25s. for 2 doz. pints o! : ‘ each quality. Carriage, bi ttles, and Resort. See dailv reports. cases included.— MaGna Ciper Co., Marston Magna. Somercet. IRR Ae Toe RET REIS oe I Mile siiee esha eee ey eva Beautiful Dolls’ Houses Free, THE MALTICO FOOD CO. have pleasure in announcing that, in order to further popu- larise their already well-known and highly successful Maltico Food, they are presenting magnificent prizes of Furnished Dolls’ Houses and Working Model Loco- motives, etc., in connection with a very simple .. . Handwriting Competition. Open to Young People of both sexes up to and including twelve years of age. Class A, open to Children of 6 Years and under. Class B, 6 to 9 Years. Class C, 9 to I2 Years. Three Prizes and Six Suitable Consolation Prizes in each Class. The Chief Prizes will consist of Magnificent Furnished Dolls’ Houses for Girls and valuable... WORHING MODEL ENGINES for BOYS whilst the Consolation Prizes will take the form of Dolls, Bats, Footballs, Fountain Pens, etc. Some idea of the character of these Prizes may be gained from the fact that ic Dolls' Houses will be obtained from HamLry, Toy Maker to the Royal Family, and the Engines from BassetT- Lowke & Co., of Northampton, than whom there are probably no finer model makers in ihe Kingdom. Free Copy-Book with full particulars will be sup- plied on application to. . MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Cross, PORTSMOUTH.

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING AND HIs THE GUIDE. Head Office: Il, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, GLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL Bocey” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. ‘THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Witnin Two Minutes’ Wack oF Gor Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY, Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acresand with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London. BATHS |? minute's walk from Golf of every description, including | Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Roums, AND ELECTRIC LICHT. | including MASSEURS and 2 LOUNGES and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THEATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56. erms from MANAGER CLEVEDON (Somerset). | SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. | Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician. Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Secretary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LELANT,. ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—‘ T.B.H.," “ Evelyns,"" Uxbridge. GOLFERS’ SOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common ; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing | square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room electric light’ and telephone—Apply to Mrs. Rosinson, on Property. ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. abov e the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly in attendance. The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- Mmatism,etc, The Hotel is ten minutes from the Llangammarch Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen, Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet part of Promenade. Com- fortabl Cottee Room, Reading and le Public Rooms, consisting o! Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Lig ht throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Hote, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links, Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of PROPRIETOR. THE LINKS, BLUNDELL 2aNUS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel bas been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING) by Marte & Co., of London, ‘A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance. Fishing in the Broads. “lanfl extremely mederate Seiisaaiih nana cain —- - 7 BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor GARAGE. INSPECTION Pitt. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private otels on the ‘South Coast. Billiards; Electric Light; Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. \Veek-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare, Hotel'Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of | their offices. | New Entrance Lounge. Separate Tables. Private Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: “ Riposo, Bexhill." SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; recentl: rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect; goo sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo. Special terms for Winter visitors. _Two putting greens in the Hotel Garden ; Badminton played in the otel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. Wext-PrePareD GoLr Links oF 18 Horgs ciose To Horer. SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For particulars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: '' Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill. THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close to the | Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room | for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon | (two of Burroughes & Watts’ best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor, Under the patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air, Good Bathing, ishing Shooting, and Yachting. Good Landau, 2s. 6d. per |hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2guineas per week, according to room. Week-end, 1 guinea. From 3s. Winter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.''—W. J. PARTRIDGE (late of the principal (Goldfields of the World). No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d'bote dinner. Saturday until Monda jorning, £1 1s. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen will be opened very shortly) are beautifully situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable, | being on’'sand. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvt, MANAGER, Geo. Newnes, L1D., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C =

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NAVY AND ARMY. TILE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. THE GOLF PNEUMATIC sac WINS I-2-S At rorepo. The Championship of the Ohio Professional Golfers took place at the Inverness Golf Club, Toledo, October 20th, The PrizeWinners all played The Pre matic. Here is the score- read it yourself. FIRST PRIZE (\W. C. Sherwood, Akron—321) THE PNEUMATIC: SECOND PRIZE (Arthur Smith,Columbus—322) THE PNEUMATIC. THIRD PRIZE (W. H. Way, Cleveland—327) THE PNEUMATIC, Sherwood wonthe Championship by making the last round of nine holesin 36 strokes. Thishas been equalled only onceon the course “by Gilbert Nicholls, of Denver, who also plays the Psruwati YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. TRY IT. It will improve your score and save your pocket. Price 24s. per doz. Postage gd Eatra, CEIPELALANCE, Vulcan Works, St. Thomas St., Southwark, 8.E. ASCOT. a THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer). “Ts it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel bedrooms, but were furnished and appointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flow nd dainty linen. The whole house, with its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshous‘ model farm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and fect in every detail. The cooking and service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and yet the charges were much less than at most of the best hotels." The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede"' is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars apply to the MANaGErEss, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. Taephone 2g, Ascot. RE-COVERING. Haskell and other Cored Balls re-covered equal to new, and guaranteed at PER 8/2 DOZ. rox Returned in 7 days. RE-COVERED "*°****4RKIN=FONS: vores, PER 14)/= DOZ. rox tree We guarantee all Balls re-covered by us, and will replace any that may burst or crack in fair play. SPECIALLY PREPARED GUTTA for Be covering Seppled. Terms: CasH wiTH ORDER. Special TRADE TERMS oN APPLICATION. A. MACINTOSH & CO., Golf Ball Manufacturers, 1, BURNT ASH HILL, LEE, LONDON, S.E. and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its | Tue Links, WiitLey Common. CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters | Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. ‘Old Times" Coach | stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. 0196 Chertsey. H. R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. ‘THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3ooft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750. BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.—Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links, Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards. Moderate Terms en pension. Separate Tables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C. M. Carretu. Telephone, o10s2. DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethefinest in England, Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows :— Frrst Class. Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 2000 Saturday to Monda 200 These tickets are available by any train oa days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit- suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Lift. Garage. Omnibus meets trains On Biunpecisanps Linxs, CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily equipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, but furnished as a Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor, | Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR, Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs. C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway.” ZURICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive Well wooded groatds, 2,000ft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis ; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zirich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).—Manager, E. Dig-Mann. SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, ApyjointnGc Gotr Links (18 HOLES). Laxcest Hore in SHeRinGHam. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. long. Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, Uirmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - ‘‘ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham." National Telephone: No. 3. F, Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 2ooft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. Moperate TarirrF. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel "Bus meets Trains. Open all the year. Mrs. E. BEATTON, Proprietre: CLACTON-ON-SEA.—‘‘The Towers’ Private Hotel ‘Accommodation for over roo guests. Large lawns for tennis, bowls, and croquet. Closeto golf links. ‘The Towers" eccupies the ‘best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south. All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the private lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors, EMMERSON & HARRIS. Tue Links, WesTON-SUPER-MARE, WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating: watering place in the THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including tke most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and inspection pit. Apply MANAGER. Telegraphic Address—“ ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE."* National Telephone, No. 11. BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL. Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS, Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms, Telegrams—" Barton Horet, New Mirton." FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque cliffs of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steam boat Excursions, etc. Macniricent Gour Links apjoininc THE HoteL Ev modern comfort. Luxuriously furni: Special cuisine. Table d'hote. Finest wines, spi etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Golfers. Rosert G. Serrerriecp. Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, MANAGER, Gzo, Newngs, L1p., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C, Vv.

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Dec. 28rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY INDIAN TEAK PARQUET FLOORING MOST DURABLE FLOOR COVERING From a a foot. Solid OAK Panellings. The Best of Ewery thing in Tea-table Dainties, Fancy Bread, Scones, Jam Sandwiches and Cakes can be prepared with Brown (® Polson’s raising poteder “Paisley Flour,’ (Trade Mark) easily, quickly, and with little trouble. HOWARD & SONS, Paisley Flour makes Home-baking pleasing and enjoyable work. Ltd Many simple and useful recipes are included in each Packet Manufacturers, 4 More for the asking, Pais.ey Flour may be obtained cf all grocers in 3344, and 7d. packets. 25, 20 @ 27, BERNERS STREET, ; LONDON, W. IF YOU ARE A MAN RMS. oreci'Stoussciat . . 2 = STEAM PACKET COMPANY, 2 Who! emokes, many, Cigarcttes, 18, Moorgate Street, E.C., and 29, Cockspur Street, S.W. you will appreciate (as pleasant change) the FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTES, Which are made of all Tobacco Leaf, no Paper. SPECIAL TOURS. DECEMBER — MARCH. 56 Days for £56. Six Weeks for £50. 70 Days—£7o. WINTER IN THE WEST INDIES. YACHTING STEAMER for SPECIAL CRUISES round the ISLANDS and SPANISH MA anuary and February. ht Weeks, 70 Guineas, Special Circular Tours, Eight weeks for £65. For Illustrated Guide and full particulars, apply as“above. They last much longer than ordinary paper cigarettes, and are far more satisfying, mild, pure, and delightful in flavour. Doctors strongly recommend them in place of excessive Paper Cigarette Smoking. These delightful Whiffs are on sale everywhere at 10. each, 8/- per box of roo. Awarded 12 Gold Medals for general Excellence Importer: BEWLAY, 49, STRAND, LONDON, Established 125 Years. N.B.—They make excellent Christmas Presents. VINOLIA WHITE BAR is the only household soap without rosin. Rosin stains yellow, and is very wasteful. 4d. Bar for 3d. vi.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (DECEMBER 23rd, 1905. THE PANTOMIME SEASON. E KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEHLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Voi. XXI. No. 464. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28rd, 1905. Price 6p. newest EE SOS i pr ES gt / THE RIGHT HON. JOHN BURNS, M.P. President of the Local Government Board. (From a copyright photograph by Thomson.)

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Dec. 23rd, 1905, EDITORIAL, TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which Should be carefully packedand accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he may not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to veturn those contribu- tions which he does not require. THE KING. & THE KING AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY. THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Vol. XXI. No. 464. Saturday, Dec. 23, 1905. Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—* RURICOLIST,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. AND HIS EDITORIAL. If it is desired that rejected photographs should be returned, a sufficiently stampedand directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is on sale throughoul Great Britain and Ireland, and may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lishey would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name of each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. The March of HKvents. HE KING AND CHRISTMAS.— Once more the festive season has come round, and once more it is pleasant to chronicle the fact that King Edward is keeping up the celebrations in his customary homely fashion at Sandringham. As is well known, the King and Queen both look upon their Norfolk residence as more essentially “home” than anywhere else in their Dominions, and for all family events, like birthdays and Christmas Day in particular, it is their especial wish that they should be spent at Sandringham, with a friendly and family party. From the Christmas party this year there are two members of the family missing— the Prince and Princess of Wales, who are in India, and Prince Louis of Battenberg is away also at Gibraltar with his command; bat, none the less, the family circle is a fairly large one, and next week the party at Sandring- ham will be increased by the arrival of a few favoured guests. THe KING AND THE PRrEss.— King Edward's annual visit to Hall Barn is the more notable this year, in that Lord Burnham, the first journalist peer, has been joined during the last few weeks by Sir Alfred Harmsworth, the head of the Harmsworth Brothers who have made such a mark on the Press of the world. The peer’s distinction is, of course, a purely political one, and is conferred upon him for services to the party during its term of office; but these honours have to receive the approval of the King before they can be conferred. The King’s interest in the newspaper world is well known, and he keeps a very keen eye on all the principal journals of the world. Nothing that appears about himself in the papers has ever been known to anger him, true or untrue, humorous or libellous; but the attacks upon Queen Victoria which appeared in so many of the Continental papers in the later years of her life did seriously offend hit, though he realised as well as anyone that most of those papers were of the gutter-press order. But PER MARE, PER TERRAM. for the monarch of a huge Empire, King Edward himself has been singularly -well treated by the caricaturists of the world. He always appears in the guise of a “brave bonhomme,” as the French have it, and it is LADY HARMSWORTH Wite of the well-known newspaper proprietor, who was awarded a baron among the honours conferred on the retirement of Mr. Raltour's Ministry. Lady Harmsworth, before her marriage, was a Miss Milner, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Miiner of St. Vincent, West Indies. (From a copyright photograph by Lanvfier, Old Bond Strect, W.) 316 seldom that maliciousness or ill-will is dis- cernible in the drawings or in the accom- panying letterpress. whom as much cannot be said, and for a country where the Press is only nominally free, There are others of German caricaturists are peculiarly bold. Tue Queey’s UNEMPLOYED Funp. —The total of the fund raised at the instance of Queen Alexandra has reached nearly £150,000, and the work of distributing the money equitably and in a proper manner has begun. In the meantime, concerts, matinées, and bazaars are still being organised in aid of the fund, and the good work of piling up its total goes on. Last week there were several concerts of this nature, including one given by the East Anglian Musical Union at the Queen's Hall. Mr. Claud Powell, who is the conductor of the Union, has got a very excellent orchestra and choir together, and with the aid of Mr. John Coates, Miss Amy Castles, and Mr. W. A. Peterkin as soloists, a splendid concert was given. Mr. Powell is a pupil of Mr. Henry J. Wood's, and it, therefore, stands to reason that he knows how to get the best effects from his material, and certainly in the Peer Gynt suite the orchestra were won- dertfully good. Moreover, the singing of Cowen’s “John Gilpin” by the choir indicated careful rehearsing, and went with a vim that quite carried the audience away. With Christmas, the time of good cheer, upon us the appeal of the Unem- ployed Fund comes nearer home than ever, and before the end of Igo5 one may hope that the total will have been largely increased. This will be extensively helped by the sale of the newly - published “Queen's Carol,” of which the King has written ordering copies to the value of £10. His Majesty also “ fully _ appreciates the spontaneous initiative of those eminent authors, artists, and composers who have desired to co- operate, by their talents, with the Queen in providing funds for the relief of the unemployed.”

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1905, THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. THE STATE ELEPHANTS OF BIKANIR AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF THE ROYAL PARTY. At the end of November the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Bikanir, a town in the middle of adesert, and one of the most marvellous places in the world There are no gardens, no trees, not even a shrub; and though in many respects, as regards lig nd other arrangements, it is most modern, in the streets one may meet men in chain armor and elephants drawing carriages THE MAHARAJAH OF BIKANIR ON THE. STATION PLATFORM. The Maharajah of Bikanir, who was in England for the Coronation, is the descendant of a noble line of Rajputs. For the reception of the’Prince and Princessof Wales there.was a brilliant guard ot the Bikanir Camel Corps, and the colour scheme of the decorations was scarlet, white, and orange ; retainers in chain mail stood next to European soldiers in full uniform, and the scene was one of the most striking that has greeted the Royal tourists anywhere on their travels. (From copyright ph graphs by the Illustrations Bureau.) 317

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Dec. 23rd, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS THE MARCH OF EVENTS. Z : wie x a ee ‘nar Lecsta ee eee Ss eos OF A MEET OF THE ERIDGE HUNT AT BAYHAM The Fridge Pack, which is one of the most popular in the South of E its meets was at Bayham Park, the seat of tne Marquess Camden. country (From a copyright phot nd, meets twice a week, and consists of twenty-five couples of hounds. Last week one of is built on the site of a priory, founded in 1200, which later became one ot the dinal Wolsey. Ath and Condon, Tunbridge Wells.) lis residence ats of C raph by De THE WALTON-ON-NAZE LIFEBOATCREW. irty-two hou ing to a der ard. When did ultima This crew was at sea last week fc of biscuits on © fog. During this time the men were pulling for fourteen hours, and for provisions had only 6-Ib. get back to port, they were almost immediately called out again to a wreck. (From a copyright photograph by J. A. Jones.) 318

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE RUGBY INTERNATIONAL MATCH. Tue New Zeacanp Dereat. T Cardiff on Saturday Wales just managed by a single try to defeat the New Zealanders. The latter were very much upset at the referee’s (Mr. T. D. Dallas, of the Watsonians, Edinburgh) _ treat- ment of the wing- forward. This may or may not have affected the result. Also, in some quarters, it is held that New Zealand. scored on one occasion in the second half, but the point was given as “held outside.” Be this as it may, New Zealand were beaten, and they were very unlucky not to score during the second half of the game, when for the greater part of the time they were attacking. Winfield gave a superb display at full-back for Wal him must have been beaten. Tue Inter-'Vassity RuGpy Marcu. This year once again proved what a real sporting contest this fixture is. Spectators were robbed of a great deal of enjoyment owing to es, who without fog, which very nearly caused a postponement. What was seen of the game, however, showed what akeen oneit was. Cambridge were very firm favourites at the start, and, as usual in WALES @. NEW ZEALAND AT CARDIFF ON SATURDAY After a strenuous fight, which will be memorable in the annals of Rugby football, the New Zealanders suffered the first defeat of their tour at Cardiff last Saturday, the Welsh Fifteen beating them by a try (3 points) to nothing. Inter-’Varsity athletics, the non-favourites rose to the occasion, and only lost by the matter of a place kick, Cambridge, through L. M. Macleod, scoring 3 goals to 2 goals and a try. The brothers L. M. and k. G. Macleod at centre alone saved Cambridge from defeat, LAST. but their attacking ability was not nearly su good as their reputation made it ont to be. A big mistake was male in leaving out H. F. P. Hearson in favour of G. G. Koop, and it) was also rather curious to find a weak player like J. Burt. Marshall played after playing in only three trial games. His sole recommendation was an ability to combine well at Vettes with K. G. Macleod on the right wing. He has done nothing at Cam- bridge worth a Blue. It is not an easy matter to discover why a Scottish referee is necessary for the University match. It is known that there was a great feeling of sore- ness in certain Oxonian quarters at the presence of a Scottish considering the pre referee, dominance of Scot- tish schoolboys, especially Fettesians, in the Cambridge team. The matter first caused comment when Mr. Crawford Findlay came all the way from Glas- gow to releree Cambridge University v. New Zealand. England, if not many good players. There are still good referees in O. B. The Welsh Fifteen included Gwynn Nicholls, who in this match played his twentieth International (or Wales; W represented Wales nine:cen times; Percy Bush, the Cardiff captain THE FIRST TEAM TO DEVEAT NEW ZEALAND, Llewellyn, who first received his cap in 1899, and has J. F. Williams of the London Welsh; G. Travers of the Pill Harriers; J. J. Hodges of Newport, who s; R. T. Gabe, the Cardiff centre three-quarter M. Pritchard ot Newport; D. Jones of the Aberdare Club; R. M. Owen o 2. T. Morgan of the London Welsh; C. Pritchard of Pontypool; H. B. Winfield of Cardiff, the Harding 0; the London Welsh, another International of thirteen games’ experieace has also played nineteen times for W. Swansea, the smallest forward who has ever played in an International ; true hero of Saturday's match; W. Joseph of Swansea; and A

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Dec. 23rd, 1904, THE KING. AND HIS TZ be Motor: On Highway and Seaway. O one seems to have remarked upon N the fact that while the chassis of a car is getting cheaper every year, the prices charged for the carriage-work are as high as ever, and, if any- thing, show a tendency to increase. Taking a line through the price of an ordinary carriage, it is difficult to understand why a brougham or landaulette body should often cost less with wheels, springs, under-frame, and shafts, than when it is supplied, minus these expensive parts, for fitting to the chassis of a car. I suppose it is a survival of the idea that the motorist is a person of unlimited means, who can afford to pay twice as much for an article as the ordinary purchaser. The question of supply and demand has also, probably, something to do with the matter, as most of the fashionable carriage-builders are overwhelmed with orders for motor bodies, and can afford, for a time at least, to keep their prices at a high level, while the big manufacturers of cars, more or less, follow suit, for fear of offending a branch of the trade which can still exercise a considerable influence upon the placing of orders, by reason of their close connection with a large class of prospective purchasers. I am no advocate of very. cheap and ill-built bodies, such as are supplied with some of the less expensive Freuch cars; but, on the other hand, there is not the slightest necessity to run to the other extreme and pay the purely fancy prices which are often charged by fashionable carriage- builders. For those who require a soundly- built body at a reasonable price I would recommend the making of a few enquiries among the provincial firms, some of whom are turning out excellent work, which will satisfy the most exacting critic. Personally, I believe that there is a great opening in this country for a big carriage factory, with an.up-to-date plant, where standard bodies of various types for all the best-known cars could be turned has inspired a large and influential section of the population with a distrust of the fairness of police methods in this country. This feeling is likely to be accentuated by the recent trial at Guildford Assizes of a cyclist who was Here he was overtaken by a car driven by a Mr. Johnson, who subsequently swore that his’ attention was drawn to Jones by the fact that he was wearing his yellow badge, which he had never previously seen. The cyclist Kilometre Inne AT THE PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW. A racing voiturette, which has covered a kilométre in 30 1-5-sec. charged by the police with having committed perjury during the hearing of a motor prose- cution at Kingston. The facts of the case will bear repetition, as the reports that appeared in the daily papers were of the briefest character. The defendant Jones was employed by the Automobile Association to THE PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW. The exterior of the Grand Palais by night. out in large numbers, at prices which would assist very materially to increase the popularity of the motor-vehicle. One of the greatest evils of the present administration of the Motor-car Act is that it patrol the Portsmouth Road in order to give warning of police traps to passing motorists. He left his home, riding a bicycle, at 8.45 a.m. on September 23 last, and arrived at the com- mencement of the Fairmile at about 11 o'clock. (From copyright photographs supplied by the Topical Press Agency.) 320 followed close in the wake of the car, which was stopped by the police a few hundred yards further on. For reasons which can easily be understood, Jones rode on for some little distance, and then stopped, intending to offer himself as a witness to the motorist, as it was obvious that the speed of the car could not have been in excess of the limit, seeing that he had easily kept up with it while it was passing over the measured distance. Mr. Johnson, however, was detained for some time, and Jones rode back to the commence. ment of the trap, taking the number of the car as he passed it. Shortly afterwards another car came into sight, and was stopped by Jones, who told the driver what had happened, and asked him to look out for Mr. Johnson, who had by that time driven on. The facts were also 1elated to the secretary of the association, who subsequently appeared on the scene, and were embodied in the scout's written report of his day's work. Later in the day Mr. Johnson returned, and was in- formed by Jones that he would be prepared to appear as a witness if the police prosecuted for exceeding the limit. At the hearing of the charge at Kingston the. police alleged that Jones had come from the Cobham end of the Fairmile, and Mr. Johnson was, of course, fined and convicted. The sequel to this case was the prosecution of the cyclist Jones, under circumstances which lay the police open to the suspicion that they were actuated by a desire to revenge them- selves upon a man who had been successful in thwarting their plans. Mr. Johnson was convicted on October 19, and it was not until November g, a Thursday, that a warrant was taken out for the arrest of Jones on a charge of perjury. His address was per- fectly well known to the police, who, nevertheless, only executed the warrant

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NAVY AND ARMY. on Saturday morning when he came on duty on the road. The result was that he was kept in the cells until Tuesday morning. At the trial Mr. C. F. Gill, K.C., who appeared with Earl Russell for the defence, characterised the behaviour of the police as a gross outrage and a scandal, and pointed out that the pro- ceedings could and should have been initiated by summons. For the prosecution the super- intendent in charge of the trap and his assistants swore that Jones passed them going towards Cobham a quarter of an hour before the car was stopped, an incident THE KING. the same direction as the car. Mr. Johnson was called for the defence, and swore positively that he overtook Jones at the commencement of the Fairmile, and the defendant toldhis own story in a manner which certainly bore the impress of truth. The judge, Mr. Justice Grantham, who has earned some notoriety of late by the diatribes against motorists which he has delivered from the Bench, summed up dead against the prisoner, who was, never- theless, acquitted by the jury after a short consultation. Thecase has a somewhat wider importance than may at first appear, as there Dec. 23rd, 1905, improvements have been effected in speed- recording instruments during the past year or two, and I believe that there are several now on the market which are not only accurate, but reasonably durable as well, a quality which was conspicuously lacking in the earlier patterns. There is no question that a trust- worthy speedometer is a very desirable adjunct to every car. It places a wholesome check on the driver, who without it is apt to under-estimate all speeds below twenty - five miles an hour. Above that it serves, on the contrary, to curb the universal tendency to MR. FRED TERRY AND MISS JULIA NEILSON ON THEIR MOTOR-CAR. The popular actor-manager and his wife, who are reviving '‘ The Scarlet Pimpernel '' at the New Theatre for the Christmas season. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs, Foulsham and Banfield.) which, if true, must have been within their recollection when the summons against the driver was heard at Kingston. On_ that occasion, however, no such suggestion was made by the police. An attempt to bolster up the prosecution was made by presenting two independent witnesses, one of whom had nothing to say relevant to the issue, while the other proved beyond doubt that Jones's story was the true . one, as he admitted that at the time the car was stopped, and while he was walking towards it, the defendant rode past him, coming from is little doubt that, had the cyclist been con- victed, motorists would have experienced in the future even greater difficulty than at present in securing independent evidence to refute charges by the police. It may also be fairly deduced from the result of the trial that Mr. Johnson was _ unjustly convicted at Kingston for exceeding the legal limit. I am glad to see that the Automobile Club intends to carry out tests of speedometers in connection with the 4,oo0-mile tyre trials which will be held in February next. Great 321 exaggeration on the part of the owners. of high-powered machines. It also records the exact mileage covered, and there is little doubt that if speedometers were in more general use, far more trustworthy estimates would be forth- coming as to the cost per mile of running a car. In many cases, moreover, where a driver is inexperienced, or the change-speed gear unusually difficult to manipulate, the speedo- meter is of great assistance, as, after a few experiments, it is possible to ascertain the precise speed at which each change can be most readily effected. RapiaTor.

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Gs AND HIS d, 1905. THE On the Links. EDITED BY A. J. ROBERTSON. KI} HE case of the Western Golf Club, Glasgow, was mentioned in this column afew weeks ago. Relerence difficulty ol arranging a renewal of the lease for the goll was made to the course with the Duke of Portland, the ground Jandiord. The representatives of the Duke wanted to increase the rental by 50 per cent., a condition which was felt to be particularly onerous by the Glasgow golfers, seeing that they had spent a great deal of money in inaking « good golt course out of a barren and useless wilderness of scrub and heather. The annual meeting of the Western Club has lately been held, and it is gratifying to learn that a new lease has been arranged with Mr. Turner, the Duke of Portland's factor, A new lease will come into force on Whit- Sunday, 1907, for twenty-one years, and the terms embodied in the lease are described as reasonable, and as a compromise between the offer made by the club and the amount asked by the owner. One of the conditions favourable to the club extended in the direction of Irvine, allowing a fine new sportiny is that the course will be hole to be made, and very greatly dimimshing the congestion which takes place at a suc cession of the teeing grounds owins sequence of short holes. The prospe;ous condition of the Western Club is shown by the annual report, which states that there are 488 ordinary members and The total income for the year amounted to £826, being an increase of previous year. A large and representative meeting of the members of the 112 life members. £112 over the club, in accepting the report, bore hearty testimony to the flourishing condition of the club's affairs, at the same time authorising the committee to accept the terins of the lease Though the rent with the Duke of Portland. A GOOD STYLE. Mrs. Liey, Westgate-on-Sea, driving <A good illus- rative example ot ‘t the tempestuous petticoat."' for the course has been considerably increased under the new lease, the club believe that they have,secured an adeqnate set/off inva lengthening of the course by about 300-yds. The meeting also resolved to increase the entrance fee from five to seven guineas. * * This question of increasing the rent of golf leasehold term has become one of the incidents connected with the modern development of the game. In years to come it will be more and more a feature of leasehold tenure, especially in the neighbourhood of large and growing towns. An illustration of how a golf club improves the letting and selling value of land may be found in the case of the Tooting Bec Golf Club, who leave their course at Furzedown in March next. The gollers at Tooting have held the land for fourteen years, and in drain- ing, making putting greens and bunkers, and other improvements connected with the soil, they have spent several thousands of pounds of capital. At the time the lease was entered into fourteen years ago, the land could have been bought for £300 an acre; to-day it has been sold for building purposes at £1,200 an acre. While the golfers held the land, there- fore, its value has been quadrupled, and in the course of a year or so a whole township of houses and streets will be placed on the links which the golfer held for so many years as one of the most picturesque open spaces round He quits Furzedown, moreover, without any “compensation” for improve- ments; ‘but the committee of the club, benefit- courses at the expiry of a London. »ing by their own experience, as well as by that of other clubs elsewhere, have bought the free- hold of new ground near Mitcham Common, where they cannot be disturbed by any fears of what may happen at the expiry and subse- quent renewal of a lease. The above photograph shows the two teams representing Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universi which pl sat ke Trophy. This trophy, which figures in the photograph, was presented four years ago by Sir John pre nts only to be played from the two Universities which he represents in Parliament so tar each University has won on its own green names, reading f left to right, are: Back row S. Laird, D. Bal ve, J. V. M'Donald, A. Cormack, D). M*Nicoll id A. M. Fergusson Front row—D., A. Guile EPINBURGH AND ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITIES. J. M‘Cutcheon, J. G. Greenfield, J. L. Mackay, W. H. Rei a: North Berwick on Saturday, November 4, for the atty Tuke to be competed for by teams of eight aside. The match is played alternately on St. Andrews and North Berwick, and A. Kennedy, W. A. Scott Doulas, Proiessor Schiter, Sir John Batty Puke, A. Robertson, J. R. Burnett, and J. Walker, (From a copyright photograph by Marshall Wane.)

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING Dec. 28rd, 1905. On the Links. It is stated that Herd and Andrew Kirkaldy will sail for Mexico on December 30 to take part in an open tournament on the San Pedro links. * * x The Hythe golf course (some illustrations of which we give this week) is one of a group of six courses, each consisting of eighteen holes, situated within a short distance of one another on the South East Coast, the others being Rye, Littlestone, Folkestone, Deal, and Sand- wich. The club was established more than ten years ago, with Mr. J. T. Welldon as first captain, and there are now 430 members, including 50 ladies. The majority of the holes are on the Upper Downs in the direction of Shorncliffe Camp, and the air is at all times most deliciously fresh and bracing. Sand is being plentifully worked into the course, which has been enormously improved during the last few years. It has the great advantage of being less than a mile from the sea. The GOLF AT HYTHE. club-house has the advantage of adjoining the On the oth green. The farmhouse in the background was formerly the club-house. railway station. Visitors are (if introduced by a member) allowed to play, free of charge, for two days, and after that on payment of 2s. 6d. a day or tos. 6d. a week. Officers quartered in the South Eastern District pay £1 1s. for six months, and the School of Musketry officers pay £1 1s for the course. The teams of Oxford and Cambridge Univer- sities have been playing a series of matches lately wherein an opporiunity has been atforded of noting the playing strength of the two sides. Matches have been played against what may be described as the seasoned University veterans of the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society, while Sunningdale, Woking, Radley, and other greens have been visited. Though the bulk of the two University teams played last year, there are to be found in the list the names of a certain number of freshmen, The principal acquisition on the Cambridge Uni- versity side is Mr. A. G. Barry, the Amateur Champion. So far he has done exceedingly well in his matches, and his play has served to uphold the reputation which he acquired so brilliantly at Prestwick. Mr. C. B. Barry, the brother of the Amateur Champion, is also ON THE HYTHE LINKS. a member of the Cambridge team, and he, too, Colonel Veitch (secretary) driving from the 5th tee. Mr. W. Van Bredd on the right was one of the competitors in the Amateur Championship. Mr. R. O. Hambro is also the possessor of a good golfing name, and he ought to be of great use in adding to the playing strength of his University. On the Oxford side, the name of Mr. J. R. Robertson- Durham will indicate the ownership of a name which has made a reputation for itself on the greens of East Lothian. Messrs. Donald Lowne and Co,, 84, Chan- cery Lane, have earned a deservedly high reputation for the excellence of their golt balls. One of the latest rubber-core balls issued by the firm is the “ Farsure-Meteor” ball. One noticeable characteristic of this ball is that the casing seems to be much harder than is usually found in the rabber-core. When struck off the tee the ball reproduces the “click” so beloved by all the older players who have been accustomed for many y: the gutta ball. Great care taken in providing a really durable shell for the core, and the hardness of the ball, therefore, enables it to withstand more than the ordinary share of topped shots and general rough Play out of heavy lies. The ball is also THE HYTHE LINks. Particularly well painted. The makers have Mr. W. Vann Bredd play ing from the 16th tee. Colonel Veitch is on the right. rs to play with ems to have been 323

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Dec. 28rd, 1905. THE KING. AND His On the Links. followed the old and sound principle of putting the paint on in thin coatings, and not in one spludge of thick paint which cracks like brittle enamel with the first blow of the club, A third virtue of the ball is its moderate price, for at 18s. a dozen it is well within the reach of the resources of every golfer’s pocket. DUNDALK GOLF CLUB. HE Dundalk Golf Club, albeit it was only a % opened last January by the captain, Mr. Vincent Carroll, has now a large membership, and is constantly growing. The links are in the most commanding and pic- THE DUNDALK LINKS. turesque situation, and only five minutes from - g the shot. Castletown Mount, crowned with trees, is in the distance, the the railway station. The outlook is remarkable, nere Cuchullin, the Irish hero, was born. Dundalk is in a very central position, being easily accessible from Belfast, Dublin, the West of Ireland or England, while the Irish mail, leaving London at 6.30 p.m., lands the passenger vid Holyhead and Greenore at Dundalk at seven o'clock the next morning. H. G. Tempest. Correspondence. BONES AS BREAK-CLUBS. To THE Epitor or “Tue Kina.” Sir,—This cheerful subject is suggested by a pleasant, but anonymous, writer in ¢.lackwood, who exclaims, “ Lord! how the world changes! Where are the days when bones were The ist putting green, showing the rolling character and picturesyueness of the course. coupled with stones as break-clubs? Why THE DUNDALK GOLF CLUB, both in extent and in variety of character. Round about are Slieve Gullion, Slieve Feede, Dundalk Bay, and beyond it the Cooley and Carlingford Mountains. Near at hand is the tree-crowned Castletown Mount, the birth- place of Cuchullin, the famous Irish hero. The course has been laid out by experts, and is most varied in character, and the greens are in fine order. A commodious club-house has been erected, and tea can be had on the links. There are regular monthly handicaps, which are largely and enthusiastically supported, thanks, in large measure, to the energy of the officials—Mr. Carroll, Mr. P. Carolan, chairman, Mr. P. L. Macardle, secretary, and the committee. A goodly number of the fair sex have also joined, and special competi- tions have been arranged for them. The THE DUNDALK LINKS. professional coach hails from Portmarnock. Going to the 3rd hole. Dundalk, with the bay, is in the distance, the Carlingford and Cooley Mountains beyond. bones? It is a pleasing mystery we do not wish explained.” Alas! A pleasing mystery ? Far from that. The rule referred to was in force on the venerable Links o’ Leith, far and away the richest in historical interest in golf- land, beneath which, as at Musselburgh. North Berwick, and other places dear to the unsu-pecting golfer of to-day, the dead were, in time of plague and pestilence, buried in appalling numbers and hideous, unconsidering haste. This might, one would think, account for a goodly number of hones; but what of the connection between golfing greens and gallows so few of us had suspected until quite recently ? In the sister game, or science, of curling we have a pleasing record of elementary justice done by a mighty lord of the Scottish West Countree, Lindsay of Dunrod, upon an infamous vassal, who had failed to execute a curling command. A hole wasat once cut in the ice, and the abandoned ruffian drowned there- in; and to this day the place of justice is GOLF AT DUNDKALK. A general view of the 8th hole through the narrow gap of a wood. Mr. F, G. Hanham driving. (From copyright photographs by H. G, Tempest.) 324

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1908, On the Links. THE , WESPGATE-ON-SEA LINKS. (1) Mr. Abney Walker driving. (2) Mr. Loey at the 6th tee. (3) Mr. J. Quilter driving. (4) Sir John Soundy, ex-Mayor of Windsor, driving. (5) Driving from the 6th tee. (6) A group on the oth putting green. 325

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS On the Links. site near the present golf hole. Here his friends constantly passed him on their way to and from the forest ; and one worthy old man loved to tell how he used often to tap his deceased friend on the back of the head as he nt went by, with a cheery, “ How bee’st, Jim?” in order “to see the tomtits fly out at the eye-holes.” A sailor, to win a drunken bet, cut down the gallows one night; and all that now remains is a hole, which, one is not surprised to learn, forms a very bad lie. Mr. Rider Haggard, again, has told how his host in Coll, when laying out a golf green, found four skeletons beneath the turf; and, on investigation, learned that the ancient name of the site was Croc-na-Crochadh, or Hangman’s Hill. Until 1745 the lairds of Coll had the power of life and death over its inhabitants, and these bones, doubtless, belonged to criminals who had suffered—golfing, probably, we may say, if not think. Again, at Brudenham, in Norfolk, is a furzy heath known as the Gibbet Common, in the centre of which is the spot where the gallows stood; and diggers found the ancient irons and the hook to which the THE WESTGATE RINKS: dead were hung. In a cage, which enclosed gate-on-Sea, the head, was found part of the skull of a A general view of the course at We known as Crawford's Hole. Small wonder a Skip’s orders in those good, old days met with prompt obedience! It is, perhaps, going too far to assert that every links had its own gallows, but probably so; and, certainly, they deserved one. We have unfortunately no reliable record of the crimes for which golfers of those days met with retribution; but must console ourselves with an exp on of pro- found regret that many of to-day had not lived and sinned then instead of now. The creepy yarn of the connection between the Hangman's Knowe on Arthur's Seat and old Bruntsfield Links is too familiar for quota- tion here; but Mr. Horace Hutchinson, to whom gollers owe a yearly-increasing debt of gratitude, once again comes in aid, by telling how on one of the greens on Bramshaw Links there once stood the gallows of the last Englishman hanged in chains. After robbing a lone, old woman and firing the cottage over her head, the malefactor had gone straight to the police and reported that he feared an accident might have taken place, as he had seen flames. The old woman, however, was still alive when the police came, and with her last breath denounced her assailant, who was duly executed. He was first banged in chains beside the highroad; but after he had become a terror to other sen than the visual, THE WESTGATE LINKS. he and his gallows were transplanted to a new Mr. Durrant apprcaching the 6th greeny murderer, who broke his wife's neck by throwing her downstairs. Anold lady remem- bered being in her youth driven across this common, while the bones were still hanging in their cage, and noticing that either a robin or a starling had built its nest among the vertebra. Some folk from Shipdham—the name seems not inappropriate— came and took the young ones from the grizzly brooding- place. We have only tradition, which is so often misleading, to suggest the belief that the crimes for which these villains suffered were unconnected with golf. But, be that as it may, few folk could putt with any serenity on such horror-haunted greens, which, if you come to think of it, are fitter far for the callous, cold- blooded croqueteer, or the melancholy bowler with his depressing suggestions of one foot in the grave.—I am, etc., W. DacryMpce. FIXTURES. Rye, Christmas Meeting. -29,—Bushey Hall, Christmas Open Compe- December December tition. December 25.—Hythe, Christmas Meeting. December Hythe, Christmas Meeting ; Ninnes Chal- lenge Cup. December GOLF AT WESTGATE. December Mrs, Léey putting on the sth green, Deceuber Royal Ashdown Forest, Forest Row Cup. Royal Isle of Wight, Christmas Meeting. Seaford, Winter Meeting. Royal Eastbourne, Winter Meeting. 326

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 28rd, 1905 Under the Burgee. have been advanced during the past must resign himself to the disappointment of any boat would be permitted to exceed the wee the many suggestions which all-round level of her competitors, the owner wide possibilities, and if the margin by which few months, having for their object possessing a failure. It is to obviate this limit were considerable, it appears probable the infusion of new vigour into the that the suggestion of a little latitude is put that it would ultimately develop into an racing branch of yachting, none has provoked greater discussion than the proposal to allow a certain latitude in the matter of rating to vessels in any of the recognised racing classes. That is to say, a yacht may be allowed to sail in the class for 52-footers, although slightly exceeding that rating, the excess, of course, to carry a time penalty. The question has_ interest, apart from its purely technical side, with which I do not propose to deal here. One of the charms of class racing has always lain in the fact that the boats sail on level terms, and the first past the post is winner. Apart from the fact that this form of racing makes the greatest demands upon skipper and crew in the handling of the craft, the contests are alto- gether more interesting to watch. Assuming the com- peting craft to be evenly matched, they never, except on fluky days, become widely separated, as in the case of vessels of various dimensions and rigs sailing under handi- cap conditions. It is in con- sideration of these facts that there is some opposition to the suggestion, which, how- ever, is worthy of serious attention, emanating as_ it does from one of our most enthusiastic class-racing owners. The object is to provide for the misfits of a class, or, in other words, to enable any owner who may have built a boat for a class to alter her somewhat if she should prove to be a failure in the first instance, even though such alteration should bring her slightly over the rating limit of the class for which she was designed. A designer in producing a boat for one of the recognised classes, naturally designs her as near as possible to the limit of measurement allowed in thatclass. There is always the possibility that as origin- ally turned out from the building yard she may not prove a success, but would be capable of improvement by slight alterations, which would, however, at the same time FLEUR DE Lys. 1ge-ton schooner. She was built in 1890, and is owned by Dr. A. L. Stimson of New York. + . She was the smallest yacht which took part in the race across the Atlantic last May, when increase her rating beyond she had a very rough passage, hatches being battened down for nearly forty-eight hours. that allowed in the class. increase in the limit of rating for the class, as each owner, on his boat becoming ont- classed, would take advan- tage of the increased rating permitted, if so doing would improve his craft. It is most disappointing, doubtless, for an owner to go to the expense of building a new yacht which turns out to be a failure. His season's racing is uninteresting, and his boat will not find a ready purchaser, unless bought for cruising purposes; but it is doubtful if the proposal would really improve matters. The same end would be attained by leaving the limits of rating as at present, and giving a time allowance to boats which do not quite come up to the limit, so that designers could, in produc- ing a boat for the 52-ft. class, turn one out, say, about 51-ft., and thns leave themselves a margin. The principle is the same; it introduces the time allowance into class racing, and even those who may be disposed to advocate a trial of the proposal will agree that it is desirable to elimi- nate the time allowance from the sport as far as possible. At the time of writing it appears by no means certain that the fixture list, which was arranged at a recent meeting of club dele- gates, will be received with equal favour in all quarters. It was hardly to be expected that any rearrangement, involving in so many _ in- stances such complete altera- tion in dates of regattas, would pass unchallenged, but when the Clyde clubs gave way, and accepted the posi- tion at the opening of the season, it was hoped that the main obstacle had been overcome. It is, however, just likely now that other clubs may wish to alter the dates that have been allotted to them. In the best in- terests of the sport it would be most undesirable that any change should now be made. Yacht-racing has been none too flourishing during the past five years, and its prospects for next season will certainly not be improved if there should With a limit rigidly fixed as at present, no forward. It might be productive of good, be any unfortunate clashing of fixtures, such such alteration is permissible; an owner may but it would undoubtedly spoil in a measure as, for instance, during the last season, alter his boat as he pleases within the limit, the interest that has hitherto attached to utterly ruined more than one of our big and if that does not bring her up to the this side of racing. The proposal opens up regattas. CORINTHIAN. 327

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Dec. 28rd, 1995, Political THE KING. AND HIS Pen Pictures. IN AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. No, LKXV.—Mr. Berkeley Portman, Prospective Conservative Candidate for the Southern ( Yeovil) Division of Somerset. ROM the thirteenth year of King Edward III. down to the second year of King William IV., Somerset sent two Knights of the Shire to Westmin- ster. The first Reform Bill gave both East and West representatives, but at the present moment Somerset a similar number ot the county, already described in the ‘*Parliamentary Companion” for 1805 as “ prosperous and extensive,’ returns no less than seven membe s, one for each of its seven Parliamentary divi- sions. From time immemorial the men of Somerset have shown a disposition to give their suffrages to those of their own kith andkin. It was so acentury ago, nor was that particular phase of public opinion varied in 1832, when thechoice of the electors of West Somerset fell on a Sandford and a Tynte, while those of the west declared themselves, without a contest, for a Langton and a Miles, Far more ancient than either of these fainilies is that of the Portmans of Orchard Portman, The “Men of the Gate” were already famous in the days of the warrior Edward L., grandson first gave Somerset a right to be represented in the councils of the nation by two dele- gates. They have ever since played an important part in our national history. Sir William Portman was Chief Justice of England in the reign of Queen Mary I.; James I, made his grandson one of his first baronets, and the title thus created only became extinct a full century later on the William Portman, who captured the fugitive Duke of King whose demise of the all-powerful Sir Monmouth after the battle of Sedgemoor. The broad lands of the through the female line, first to the Seymours, Portmans now passed and then to the Berkeleys; but the old name was never allowed to die out either in Somer set or Dorset, the latter county eventually becoming the place of abode of the head of the family, though Lord Portman is still one of the largest landowners in Somerset. For two generations the Portmans have been peers of the realm, and within the present month King Edward VII. has paid a visit to Bryanston, the splendid house which the present Lord Portman (formerly one of the Dorset knights of the shire) has built close to the site of a Queen Anne mansion now demolished. The Southern Division of Somerset includes not only a large tract of fertile agricultural MR, BERKELEY PORTMAN Prospective Conservative Candidate for the Yeovil Division of Somerset. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs, Elliott and Fry.) land renowned for the richness of its soil, the abundance of its crops, the sleekness of its cattle, and the excellence of its cyder, but the thriving town of Yeovil where modern enter- prise and historical associations go hand in hand. Some of the ancient inns and “ hostels” of Yeovil were certainly in existence when the great houses of the district like Clifton Maybank, Montacute, Trent, and Brympton were still unthought of, For twenty years past the electors of South Somerset have, by com paratively narrow majorities, shown their preference for Liberalisin; but it really seems as if the g oveinakers of Yeovil, as well as 328 the hard-headed farmers and cyder-makers of the surrounding villages, were at last waking up to the dire effects of unfair foreign competition and the urgent necessity for some fiscal change. In any case, it is certain that the South Somerset Conservatives have secured an ideal candidate in the person of Mr. Berkeley Portman, a man of Somerset by ancestry and sociations, whose fine physique and winning personality may be fairly described as an exemplification of the time - honoured family motto of his fore-bears * A clean heart and a cheerful spirit.” Mr. Berkeley Port- man, who is at the present moment the Prospective Conser- vative Candidate for South Somerset, was born at London, Ontario, Canada, on April 8, 1857. His father, Mr. Maurice Berkeley Portman, was then residing in that country, and in the early sixties be- came a Member of Parliament there. Having spent some time at Repton, Berkeley Portman continued his educa- tion in Germany, and then was in- structed in farming at Henley, Crew- kerne, until he went to New Zealand. After some years of a sheep farming and bush work, during which he gained varied experience and some knowledge of Colonial views, Mr. Portman took advantage of his Naval friends’ offers to cruise among the South Sea Islands in one of her Majesty's ships, finally return- ing home with Admiral Digby, then in command of the “Sappho,”’ thus obtaining a first hand acquaintance with, and a deep admiration for, H.M.’s Navy. Few men can boast of more varied ex- periences in many lands than the eldest son of Mr. Maurice Portman, who apparently unites in his person the traditional cleverness of the Portmans and the good fighting qualities of the Berkeleys, for after a rest in England Mr. Portman joined the Service of H.H. Rajah Brooke of Sarawak, and saw some exciting times among the Dyak head hunters, subsequently doing good work in the Straits Settlements in several departments of the Perak Civil Service under the late well-known Sir Hugh Low, G.C.M.G.

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NAVY AND AR: In 1883"he married a daughter of General Sir Percy Douglas of Carr Bart, and Mrs. Portman accom- panied him to his post in the East, where his only child, Maurice, was born, and where they lived until the climate of the tropics obliged Mr. Portman to retire on account of ill-health. There are some men who can never be idle. Mr. Berkeley Portman is one of them. He is at the present moment a director of the New River Company, as well as of the Union Assurance Comp iny. It is even rumoured that he knows as much about banking as he does about experimental dairy- farming. He devotes, moreover, some portion of his time to the affairs of St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, and farmers’ meeting in politics he is a loyal now Wy, Dec. 28rd, 19085. THE KING. that there must be a_ radical change in our fiscal system if English manufac- turers—glove makers amongst them—and English agriculturists (those of Chard, Martock, South Petherton, and Marston not ex- cepted) hope to hold their own against the foreigner, whose competition grows keener and keener every day. Mr. Berkeley Portman does not base his opinions either on book learning, political pamphlets, or on an abstract study of _ political economy, but from his own observations and his own ex- periences in the various countries he has visited during the last thirty years. him A TYPICAL STREET IN YEOVIL It is on these The principal town in South Somerset, the division which Mr. Berkeley Portman is to contest at the grounds alone that General Election. he, as a South Somerset man, asks the suflrages of the electors of the Yeovil Division, whose interests are identical with his own. but all he has learned both at home and abroad, in England and in _ the Greater Britain beyond the seas, convinces rarely misses a South Somerset. In follower of Mr. Balfour; MANSIONS IN THE Cou NEAR YEOVIL, ONE OF THE FINEST ELIZABETHAN Phelips, the President of the South Somerset Central Conservative and Unionist Association, MONTACUTE HOUSE, The seat of Mr. W.'R (10m copyright photographs.) 329

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THE KING. AND HIS Dec. 28rd, 1905, THE PANTOMIME SEASON. Pr ; a Ye i ap ~ ‘*Aladdin"’ at the Theatre (3) Miss Maud Darlin, ays Aladdin at the Thea > that all these mime productions, W(1) Miss Fanny Dango, who is playin Whittington "’ at the Kennington T (4) Miss Ada Reeve, who gham. (5) pp theatres are under the management of Mr, Robert Arthur, and that this enterprising manager Over 1,200 performers have been engaged (© Liverpool. at the Coronet Theatre. It is interesting to nc is connected with no fewer than eleven. pant seven of them being under his direct control. take part in th (From copyright photographs by Ellis and Walery, Whitlock and Son, Wood, and Chancellor.) 330

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1905, The Hall of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Wellington to be the first to con- gratulate the Goldsmiths’ Company on the completion of their splendid new hall, at the opening dinner on July 15, 1835. The Sailor King, who was Master of l fell to the lot of the great Duke of that ancient, honourable, and practical com- pany, was not able to be present on that memorable occasion, when so many who were representative of the City of London, the Government, and the Naval and Military privileged to Services were admire the in the fourteenth century. They still carry out that venerable ceremony known as the “Tryal of the Pyx,” which is virtually an acquittance to the officials of the Mint certifying that their duty is well and faithfully done. In the reign of Edward II. the site ot Goldsmiths’ Hall belonged to Sir Nicholas de Segrave, but was finally secured to the company in 1358. A fixed place of meeting is first referred to in 1365, and the hall in Foster Lane is mentioned in 1yo1. A second reconstructed and readorned; but the work went on slowly, and was not completed until 1669, Sir Robert Vyner, whose portrait is now greatly prized by the Goldsmiths, having contributed liberally to the work. Fire again ravaged the hall in 1681, breaking out in the Deputy Assayer’s office, and a considerable part of the building was de- stroyed. Once more the place was restored ; but the Goldsmiths were alarmed, and, in 1714, they represented to the Lord Mayor the great danger resulting frpm the practice THE COURT-ROOM. (From a photograph specialy taken for this paper by Messrs. Campbell-Gray.) work of the architect, Mr. , R.A. which is illustrated splendid classic Philip Hardw in these pages. The great livery company located in Foster Lane is one of those venerable institutions of the City of London which supplanted the still older Guild Merchant, gathering to itself much that was good in that body, and, unlike some City Companies, taining its influence in affairs. Mentioned as long ago as 1180, the Gold- smiths were invested by Edward I. with the duty of assaying all objects of gold and silver, and established their assay office early main- practical hall is believed to have been built by Sir Dru Barentyn in 1407, but the building does not appear to be mentioned until the records of forty years later. Stow described the hall, in 1598, as “on the east side of Foster Lane, at the Engayne Lane end a proper house, but not large.” It was soon found insufficient, and in 1634-35 the third hall was built, on a much larger scale, the site of ten houses being added to the area. The hand of Inigo Jones was upon the work, and he received a gratuity for his services. The hall sustained much injury in the Great Fire of 1666, and was 331 adopted by his servants of sticking candles with clay against the wainscot in their court-room. 1806 the company were apprised that within a measurable period it would be necessary to rebuild their premises, and there being some fear of financial embar- rassment, the clerk presented proposals for establishing a fund to meet the expenditure. At that period the ancient company had no great income, and the fund grew slowly; but at length action became necessary, and in May, 1830, it was determined to build the present edifice, the estimated cost being £60,000, which

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING. AN ANCIENT was largely exceeded. Nevertheless, when the hall was opened, at the dinner which has been alluded to, the Prime Warden of the company was able to say, “Not one pension has been abridged, no charity has been diminished, not one single petition for the relief of our poorer brethren has been rejected.” The history of the Goldsmiths’ Company is very full of sounding events in the civil The Goldsmiths have never failed to nerve the and military annals of the country soldier and seaman, nor to honour the victor on his return. In 1564 they sent twenty-four men to the King's army — “honest, comely, and well-harnessed persons, four of them bowmen and twelve billmen, arrayed in blue and red, alter my Lord Norfolk's fashion, hats and hose red and blue, and with doublets of white fustian” —and not seldom have the Goldsmiths taken their part when there have been calls jor the sinews of war. The hall is a noble and spacious place, with a lofty Corinthian portico, and, as the pictures reveal, a great deal that is of classic beauty within. A broad and stately entrance leads to the grand marble stair- way, marvellous in symmet and colour, with four lovely statues pring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—by Nixon, flanking the way. The glorious dining-room, with its Corinthian columns, panelled walls, enriched THE STATUES ON THE STAIRCASE. The figures represent the four seasons. AND HIS THE GRA A beautiful piece of THE GREAT LIVERY HALL. One of the handsomest in the City of London. 332

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. TAIRWAY. MANTEL-PIECE IN THE DRAWING-ROOM. n and workmanship. A fine example of the Louis Seize style THE BEAUTIFUL DRAWING-ROOM. A striking example of rich early Renaissance, 333 Dec. 28rd, 1905. CITY COMPANY. ceiling, and Royal portraits, impresses every visitor. The portraits possessed by the company are of extreme interest, and besides including many of Royal person- ages, and old masters and liverymen of the company, there are several of cele- brities, like the Duke of Wellington, who have added lustre to the annals of the country. The magnificent drawing-room is unrivalled in the City of London as an example of the rich style associated with the reign of Louis Seize, which lends itself so admirably to stately adornment. Mr. Hardwick, the architect, truly did justice to the company and to himself, and since his time Goldsmiths’ Hall has added some beauties to the charms with which it was invested in the thirties of the nineteenth century. A few words as to the meaning of the term “livery” may be interesting. The “freemen” of the guilds or corporations of the trades of London are called liverymen, because they are entitled to wear the livery or particular dress of their respective com- panies. In former times the wardens of the companies delivered yearly to the Lord Mayor certain sums, twenty shillings of which was given to individuals who petitioned for the money, to enable them to procure a suit; and the companies prided themselves on the splendid appearance which their liveries made in the civic train.

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AND HIS THE KING. 23rd, 1905. Dec. IN GOLDSMITHS’ HALL. G-ROOM. THE COURT DININ THE LIVERY TEA-ROOM. (From photographs special'y taken for this paper by Messrs, Campbell-Gray.) 334

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‘ NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 28rd. 1906. PRA PSE OS 7 we ee THE PANTOMIME SEASON. ee ee ee 5 MISS MILLIE LINDON Who plays Prince Florizel in ‘t The Queen of Hearts,'’ to be produced at Christmas at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, (From a copyright photograph by Foulsham and Bavificld, Limited.) 335

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Dec. 28rd. 1905. THE KING. : AND Hs The Partstans of Paris. TOYS AND THEIR N a quiet quarter of the city, far from the bustle of the boulevards, in a district that has become accessible through the Metropolitan Railway, that makes a journey in Paris the most varied of under- takings, lies the centre of one of the minor French industries. Toy- making, generally, does not reach the proportions in this country as those attained in Germany, but there are certain branches of the art that have become a speciality of the Paris manufacturer. The demand for mechanical toys has developed into a perfect craze; little and big children are atlected by the spirit of motion that grows with their growth, and the silent, still toy is as un- interesting to themasa Lent sermon. Every- thing must move, nowadays, the toy with the rest. Even the doll, or the dog, that could be taken up or left on a chair, dragged about by a string or kicked into a corner, has become a thing of the past. Dolls talk and cogs bark, and the mechanisms of these cardboard emblems of men and animals) make —un- earthly noises with or without intention; but as long as the manu- facturers do not require us to find answers to their dolls’ questions we do not complain. We never know, however, what is in store for us, and we may be expected to bring up our children to discuss Nietszche and vivi- section with their toys, if they both continue to be popular themes as the science of toy making develops. To-day, at every corner of the street, the “camelot " stands twisting the interiors of the dolls he has for sale, and the pave- ment, in certain thoroughfares, is alive with little ~~ people dancing, singing or plying their different trades. Violinists scrape, pianists move their fingers over the keyboard, and the most doleful of sounds issue from the minis ture instruments; while a cook sharpens his knile,a hairdresser drops a_ restorative lotion on a bald head ; and an orange woman wheels her barrow. The big ones look on amused, but the little ones hold out their hands for the brown bears, the eternal bears that waddle and roll over their paws, that have been more successful as speculations than all the newer ideas in mechanical to: It is an anxious moment for the manufacturers when the novelties of the year are ready; as important to them as the mounting of a new play to a theatrical manager. An important premiére, January 1, to the toymakers. In the large establishments, such as M. Fernand Martin's at Menilmontant, four months are needed to prepare the skeleton of the toy to be put into the hands of the workpeople. Every thing is done by machinery. every part must be ready to be stainped before the mechanical work begins, before the hundred and odd men and women file into the building ready to undertake the new toy, And TOY-MAKING IN The manufacture of the Christmas che/. (From a copyright photograph by Paul Géntaux.) 336 MAKERS. when the principal parts are finished comes the turn of dressers and decorators, an army of young workers who clothe the doll, paint the face, and gild the buttons of officialdom. Rows and rows of good-humoured people bend over the joints, the screws, the boards, that compose the new model, and in different stages of perfection we find the barrister before his brief, gesticulating, pleading, bending backwards and forwards in the interests of his cause, The barrister is the principal figure inthe year'stoys. Will he take the public taste ? Will he be the success his progenitors expect from him? Grave questions that no one can decide. In the meanwhile his rostrum is fitted, h cravat adjusted, and his arms set in motion for the benefit of his manufacturer, and the pleasure of the general publ om nine in the morning until seven at night, with an hour and a-quarter’s respite for luncheon, a hundred heads are bent, a hundred inachines move regu- ; larly in the making | of various parts. For each toy passes through a hundred to a hundred and twenty “hands” before it is complete, and in good working order. Each “hand” is paid by what is called, in technical language, the piece, in fact, by the thousand. A good ~~ worker can make from 3-fr. to 3-fr. 50-c. (2s. 6d. to 35.) a day. And during the day as many as two thousand of these mechanical toys are completed. In preceding years there have been colossal successes. Chinamen have brought more money to the toy manulac- turers than they possibly bring to their employers at the Cape. groes are also productive as toys—the colour appeals to children; they like the shiny 4 black face and the red lips. In addition to the big manufacturer in constant touch with the population of big and little children, we have the up-to-date maker, the man on the look-out for the latest He deals exclusively in PARIS. political event, or the hero of the hour. actualities, but necessarily makes a small stock, as the sale for these speculative novelties never lasts many da The boulevardier isa strange specimen; he will buy German Emperors one week, and will turn his back on them the next. The Paris hawker shows his powers of invention when he buys up old toys and makes them up-to-date by his smart talk and natural wit. I remember a curious instance of a metal box with a spring, which produced a horrible piercing noise. This the hawker soldas “ Sarah Bernhardt’s shriek in ‘La Tosca,’” This year this same box is making its appearance on the boulevards as “the latest cry of the Jiu-Jitsu wrestlers,” and one is as productive as the other. Frances Keyzer.

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Dec. 23rd, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Traveller. TENBY AS A WINTER RESORT. KIDWELLY, NEAR CARMARTHEN. (ne of the features of Kidwe’ the fine old ruined castle on the banks of the river, is shown in the above illustration. Though a ruin, the castle is tolerably perfect, the and chapel iy stillin fair condition, with the exception of one tower, which has fallen The fortress was originally the work of Maurice de I.ondres, and sout 1113. The port and borough of Kidwelly once enjoyed considerable prosperity, but it is now much decayed owing to the harbour having silted up. towers, gateway, was erected © the list of winter resorts already extent, notwithstanding the mild and sunny their attention to this delightful little Welsh referred to in these columns should climate which many of them enjoy during the watering-place. According to Dr, Douglas A. beadded Tenby, whichis picturesquely dark months of the year. We all know and Reid, M.D., Medical Officer of Health, Tenby situated in the beautiful Carmarthen appreciate the important part which sunshine can give points to many of its rivals in respect For some unaccountable reason the plays in the cure of numberless diseases, and to its sunshine record; especially is this the Welsh watering-plac attracted the winter visitor to any appreciable South in search of this would do well to turn is so valuable. Another point which favours Tenby as a winter station is its exceptionally low mean range of temperature; while frost es have not, up till now, those who have hitherto been compelled to go case in winter, when every gleam of brightness and snow are quite rare occurrences. What is the number of greenhouse flowers and plants which are to be seen flourishing in the open at this time of year. Indeed, in this respect fenby might almost be said to rival some of strikes the stranger most, perhaps, the warmer and more sheltered spots on the Cornish Riviera, To descant upon the beauties of Tenby and the lovely country surrounding is not an easy task within the limits of so short an article. The great charm of the seafront is the absence of any ugly promenade, generally looked upon as the correct complement to every seaside town. Tenby has miles of lovely sands, with trees growing almost down to the water. On the north side, lofty and rugged cliffs enclose a sandy bay and sheltered walk leading to the harbour, while the south sands extend for nearly two miles from the western side of the Castle Hill to Giltar Point. The Castle Hill, surmounted by the ruins of the old castle, is a favourite vantage point. From this spot and St. Catherine’s Rock can be seen the coasts of Carmarthenshire, Glamorganshire, and occasionally Devonshire. Away to the north are the headlands of Munster, to the south Caldy, St. Margaret's, A GENERAL VIEW OF TENBY. Shewing the picturesque hartour and the shady promenade leading to Castle Hill. The town was formerly rele ; Fess defended’ by bastioned walls and a strong castle, of which there are extensive remains. Thereare peculiarly gocd 404 Lundy Island, and to the east the Worm’s : sands, and the bathing is excellent Head, Lydstep, and Old Castle Head. 338

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NAVY AND ARMY. There are probably few more expansive views to be had along the coast. A remark- able feature of the cliffs on the north side is the curious belt of trees which, owing to the heavy rains of the past year, have slipped down the side, and look as if they were in imminent danger of toppling over. To revert for a moment to the history of this ancient and interesting borough, at one time surrounded by walls, of which some remains are to be seen, the town was granted its first charter by Henry IV. It is recorded that a number of Flemings, washed out of their own country by an encroachment of the sea, came to South Pembrokeshire and settled in Tenby. Long prior to this we have evidences of the Roman occupation. The neighbourhood is particularly rich in also THE KING. some curious caves at St. Margaret's, at the west end of the island, containing specimens of the Asplenium marium. The Royal dock- yard and castle at Pembroke, Lamphey Abbey, and Manorbier are all within an easy day's excursion. Few places in the United Kingdom afford so great a variety of sport for the angler as Carmarthen Bay. In the opinion of Mr. Holdsworth, the late secretary to the Royal Sea Fisheries Commission, Tenby is the only really important place as a fishing station in the Principality. In the autumn and winter one can go out with the fishermen “ codding,” and in this way make certain of a good day's sport. The fish to be found in Tenby waters are as varied as they are numerous. Fresh- water fish can be had within a few miles of Dec, 28rd, 1905, are in close proximity to the principal hotels, and are enclosed on the north and west sides by the ancient walls of the town. A novel feature of the gardens is the covered pro- menade, which extends the whole way round the enclosure for a distance of 450-ft. The old town walls, which can be advantageously studied from the gardens, are of considerable height on the northern and western sides. Some portions of these ancient fortifications, erected by William de Valence, half-brother to King Henry III., in the thirteenth century, are remarkably well preserved, and include five large drum towers, two square towers with corbelled parapets, and one or two gateways. Nearly opposite the Northern Arch will be seen the old Lazar house, which is said to be the oldest building in Tenby. This picturesque fortress was built in 1092 by Arnulph de Montzomery, who selected for the site an almost impregnable rock, surrounded by- The castle bears marks of the siege which it underwent during the great rebellion. sides. castles, and within a radius of fourteen miles can be mentioned no fewer than six of these, including Pembroke, Crew, Manorbier, Upon, Narberth, and Llawhaden. Excursions can also be made to St. David's, where are a handsome cathedral dedicated to the patron Saint and the ruins of the Episcopal Palace. On no account should a visit to Caldy Island be omitted. It stands about three miles off the south side of the mainland. The island is about a mile in length by two-thirds of a mile wide, and has been called the Island of the Saints. Among the most interesting objects in the island is the church containing an Oghan stone which is reputed to have been erected by the Celtic Monks about 1,100 years ago. There are PEMBROKE CASTLE. favourite excursion. tbe town, in Whitland and in the eastern and western Cleddan. Although the winter amusements are naturally rather more limited than those available in summer, there is, nevertheless, always plenty to do. The Hunt Week, beginning usually on the second Monday in January, is, perhaps, one of the most im- portant social functions of the year, and draws folks for many miles around. The week is given up to entertainment, balls and parties following in rapid succession. Recently a long-felt want has been supplied in the opening of the De Valence Winter Gardens, which provide a warm and sheltered place for concerts and other entertainments avail- able at all seasons of the year. The gardens 339 The old ruin is si ater at high tide on three m Tenby, whence it is a uated about ten miles t No difficulty will be found in obtaining suit- able hotel accommodation, for there are the Royal Gatehouse Hotel, facing the sea, and the newly-opened Imperial Hotel, within five minutes of the golf links. The Royal Lion Hotel is also a very comfortable and homely place to put up at. The Great Western Railway Company, which is the only line to Tenby from London, gives a convenient winter train service, the 250 odd miles being covered in just six and three-quarter hours. The morning express, which is the train usually chosen by travellers, runs from London to Newport without a stop. From Birmingham, Manchester, and Liver- pool, and other big centres, Tenby is equally accessible,

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. we remember the fact of Boz's birth at Ports- mouth, and his subse- quent residence there and at Chatham, that we should find here and there a salt breeze blowing through his pages, or an occasional sniff of tar and ship’s chandlery; but he in no sense sets up to be a Clarke Russell or a Marryat. His Old Salts are, without excep- tion, longshoremen, or such as l is not surprising when a Jandsman would come in contact with ; his Navy Officer is retired or on half-pay; but for all that, Dickens's genius illumined ali he touched, and we find that even in an element with which he was unfamiliar his magic insight causes him to enter into its spirit, and make it particu- larly his own. We find an example in “The Long Voyage,” in which Dickens retells in his own words of “The Mutiny of the ‘ Bounty,’” of “The Loss of the ‘ Halse- well,’ East Indiaman,” and “The Wreck of the ‘Gros- venor,’ ” etc., and in other tales of the sea, “‘ The Wreck of the ‘Golden Mary,'” “ The Perils of Certain English Prisoners,” etc. Of his own sea trips he says little beyond their material aspects, but even among these are to be found many a gem THE KING. DICKENS AND THE SEA. HIS INSIGHT INTO (MATTERS NAUTICAL. CAPTAIN JACK BUNSBY GIVES HIS OPINION. An illustration by Hablot K. Browne, from the 1848 edition of ‘* Dombey and Son." AND HIS of expression. Speaking of the first night at sea (“Ameri- can Notes"): “The gloom through which the great black mass holds its direct and certain course; the rushing water plainly heard, but dimly seen; the broad white glisten- ing track that follows in the vessel's wake; the men on the look-out forward, who would be scarcely visible against the dark sky but for their blotting out some score of glistening stars; the helms- man at the wheel with the illuminated card before him shining, a speck of light amidst the darkness, like something sentient and of Divine in- telligence; the melancholy sighing of the wind through block and rope and chain; the gleaming forth of light from every crevice, nook, and tiny piece of glass about the decks, as though the ship were filled with fire in hiding ready to burst through any outlet, wild with its resistless power of death and ruin.” What a great description, too, of the gale in “ David Copperfield,” with the fruit- less bravery of Ham, the culminating disaster of the wreck, and the throwing-up on the morning tide of the body of Steerforth among the ruins of the home he had wronged. THE PEGGOTTYS’ HOME ON YARMOUTH BEACH. An illustration by Hablot K. Browne, from an early edition of ‘* David Copperfield.’ 340

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 28rd, 1905, DICKENS AND THE SEA. What an ideal seafarer's dwelling was the old boat, her labours over, still in her hearty old age affording shelter to those for whom she had in earlier days earned a livelihood, “‘A ship-looking thing,’ with a delightful door cut in the side, and it was roofed in, and there were _ little windows in it; but the delightful charm of it was that it was a real boat, which had no doubt been upon the water hundreds of times, and which had never been intended to be lived in on dry land. That was the captivation of it. “When the door was shut and all was made snug, it seemed the most delicious retreat the imagination of man could conceive. To hear the wind getting up out at sea, to know the fog was creeping over the desolate flat outside, and to look at the fire and think there was no house near but this one, and this one a boat, was like enchantment.” And the seafarers them- selves, what household friends they are, and what heroes in their humble ways. Dan Peggotty, in his search the wide world over for his “little Em'ly,” and Ham, “the great babby of a sea porkypine,” in his — self- sacrifice to rescue the destroyer of _ his life's love and hope, Peggotty herself, the trusty and faithful nurse and_ friend, while Mrs. Gummidge, the downcast, when brought to the test, comes up like a brick, and never gives a thought to the “Old Un.” Other sea friends there are in a long procession, but we would not have it shortened by a single item, for have we not lived with them all? The magic of the master hand is such that they are all real beings to us. We have served with Lieutenant Tarter, late R.N., and taken a watch with Captain Bunsby. So firmly fixed is the idea of the Dickens folk being real people, that you are at places shown Mr. Pickwick’s room, or Mr. Perker’s cham- bers, as if such persons actually had been. Who said “ When found ——?” Why, Captain Cuttle, of course. No; not Captain Cuttle. Cap'n Cuttle— Ed’ard Cuttle; and THE MASTERS CRUMMLES IN An illustration by Hablot K, Browne {rom the 1838 edition of 't Nicholas Nickleby."* who is his natural complement ?—making of the two one glorious combination—if not Jack Bunsby, capt’n of the “ Cautious Clara?’} and who is this taking an observation, keeping: his disengaged eye the while on the two ?—“ the Wooden Midshipman.’ While here is his proprietor, Sol Gills, the nautical instrument maker, with his dear old story of how the “Charming Sally” went down in the Baltic Sea in the dead of night; five-and-twenty minutes past twelve when the captain's watch LIEUTENANT TARTER AND LOBLEY AT WORK. From a drawing by Luke Fildes, R.A., reproduced from the last and unfinished work of the great novelist. 341 THEIR DESPERATE COMBAT- stopped in his pocket; he lying dead against the mainmast, on the four- teenth of February, seven- teen forty-nine; and so on. Was there ever such genuine stirring old ship's yarns ?—a touch of the real thing. Nor must we forget to mention the Masters Crummles in their cele- brated and terrific combat, “a penny plain’ and tuppence coloured,” at which episode Nicholas Nickleby is introduced to that talented family. We see in the fight a faint adumbration of the glory of the British Navy, in which the lion-hearted though undersized tar is in the end the conqueror of the Bold Bad Buccaneer of twice his height. When Virtue triumphant bores Vice through and throngh, till he expires to slow music of how Britons never, never, shall be slaves! With the Navy one would have thought Dickens would have had, through his early associa- tions, a great predilection, but, with the exception of the retired half-pay officer in the ‘Sketches by Boz,” and Lieutenant Tarter, he does not make any use of it, if we except old “Gruff and Glum,” the delightful half a man-o’-war's man, who was present at Bella Wilfer's marriage at Greenwich and “wished her j'y,” or Mr. Tarter’s man Lobley, who was an old Navy man (the dead image of the Sun in old woodcuts). Nor must mention be omitted of the gallant but youthful Captain Boldheart with his capture of the “Scorpion,” commanded by an old enemy, the Latin Grammar Master, whom he sets adrift in an open boat, then saves from cannibals on a lonely island, and ultimately hangs as a traitor at his own yard-arm, on finding him plotting to betray Captain Bold- heart into the power of another vessel, “The Family.” Other characters we might mention, such as Captain Jor- gan and Esther Sum- merson’s lover, the ship's surgeon, but space fails. Our thanks are due to Messrs. Chapman and Hall for kind permission to use their illustra- tions. CEVN.

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Dec. 23rd, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Royal Tour in India. HE more closely one examines the pro gramme of the wonderful tour which their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales are making in India, the more deeply is one impressed with its many-sided signifi- cance. It is hard to imagine an itinerary more skilfully and artistically planned with a view to in- cluding in the limits of less than a score of weeks, perhaps, the most astonish- ing phantasmagoria of scenery and associations which the world of travel has to offer. Of the pro- gramme a considerable section has already been brilliantly accomplished, but much of surpassing interest remains to be seen by the Royal couple who thus, under the happiest con ceivable auspices, are both visiting India, and bringing the millions of residents there into almost personal touch with the Throne. Yet it is as a whole that the Tour has its chief attrac- tiveness, as well as_ its gravest meaning, aud a brief comprehensive survey of the ground which has been, is being, and is yet to be covered may prove to many more instructive than de- tailed rhapsodies upon any particular age of this memorable visit. It is pleasant to recall the fact that the earliest portion of the Tour com- prised some of the oldest and most romantic associa- tions connected with Indian history. day, perhaps, our schoolboys may learn to take something of the Showing the entrance, when the ascent is made from the town. the most renowned strongholds in India, and is situated on the tep of a precipitous hill, which rises The elephant is one of those which the Maharajah kindly puts ut the disposal of visitors, to convey them from the plain below to the fort. 300-!t. above the surrounding country. FORT GWALIOR, Some Kajput tradition which they are supposed to take in the mythology of Greece and Rome. interest in But, pending the realisation of such dim This fine old fortress is one of hopes, it is encouraging to those who have studied the annals of India to feel that the countless legends and the numerous facts which cluster round the storied homes of Rajput chivalry cannot fail to have im- pressed a future King of England and Kaiser-i- Hind. From Jaipur, the latter-day model of a_ prosperous Rajput capital, the Prince travelled up to Peshawar, whence he drove through the famous Khyber Pass with an escort of those Atridis who less than a decade back ventured to try bloody conclusions with the Government of India. The first week in December was spent in camp near Rawal Pindi, where 55,000 troops bad been collected under Lord Kitchener for the purposes of a set of most impressive manwuvres and a concluding Review. Such a function was with peculiar fitness included in the programme of _ the Tour, since not only did it bring the Prince into con- tact with Indian military actualities, but enabled him to stimulate, if possible, the devoted loyalty of the great number of native officers who were on this occasion accorded the honour of presentation to his Royal Highness. After a flying visit to Jammu, and a_ pleasant meeting with that grand specimen of India’s aristo- cracy, Maharaja Sir Pertab Singh, the Royal party paid a remarkable visit to the great Sacred City of the Sikhs, Amritsar. At the Golden Temple here the Prince and Princess were acclaimed by the largest crowds During their tour in Northern India, the Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting Gwalior. A TYPICAL STREET SCENE IN GWALIOR, A famous teature of the city is the Jumma Musjid, which is in the background of this picture. The greater portion of this beautiful mosque, with its gilt pinnac ed domes and loity minarets, was built in 1665 by Muhammad Khan, who used for his purpose the white sandstone of the rock abuve it 342 Passages from the Koran are carved above many of the arches and alcoves of the building.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE OLD RESIDENCY, LUCKNOW. During their journey from Gy lior to Calcutta, the Royal party will spend three days at Lucknow. The deepest interest attaches to the ruined Residency, which was the scene of such an heroic defence during the Mutiny. seen since they lett Bombay, a pleasant token ot that fervent loyalty of which the Sikh is, perhaps, the finest Indian type. The pro- gramme for the rest of December comprehends visits to Delhi, Agra, and Lucknow, all three surrounded by memories, at once sad and glorious, of the great Sepoy Revolt, and the first two additionally famous for their relics of Moghul magnificence. January will see the Prince of Wales at Calcutta, where his reception by the new Viceroy will constitute in itself a notable occasion. A hasty trip to Darjeeling is fore- shadowed, and here their Royal Highnesses will stand on one of the most interesting frontiers in the world, beyond which, on one side, lies the Nepal Valley, and on another the tangle of mountains through which Young- husband's Mission recently forced its way to Lhasa. From Calcutta the Party goes to Burma, visiting not only Rangoon, but also Mandalay, soon, perhaps, to be raised to a pinnacle ot commercial importance by railway connection with the South of China, In Burma the Prince will see a British Depen- dency in a transition state, for hardly yet has full appreciation of the beneficence of British rule dawned upon all classes of the Burmese population. Yet here, as everywhere else throughout the Indian Empire, their Royal Highnesses will see the process of consolidation, if not completed, at any rate so far advanced as to produce real pride in the transparent goodness of the administrative and educational work that is being done. From Rangoon the return crossing will be made to Madras, where special interest will be awakened by the memories of the earliest British settlements. | Mysore, Bangalore, and Hyderabad will all be visited, and a country traversed which is closely linked with some THE CASHMERE GATE, DELHI. One of the most interesting of the extensive ruins at Delhi, where the Royal party stayed last week. The gate was blown in on the morning of September 14, 1857. of our hardest struggles—those in the latter part of the eighteenth century—for supremacy in Southern India. The close of the Tour is projected to include a visit to Simla, the summer seat of Government, but it seems possible that this item may be eventually abandoned. As a matter of fact, a visit to Simla early in March will give their Royal Highnesses a very faint idea of the aspect of the place a few weeks later. It is to be hoped that nothing will interfere with the visit to Quetta, arranged to take place between March 12 and 16, or with the closing of the Tour at Karachi. Quetta has now a greater strategical importance in some respects than Peshawar and Karachi, and, apart from Naval and Military considerations, cannot but eventually attain the com- mercial prominence towards which it has been steadily climbing for the last quarter of a century. THE BEGAM KOTHI, LUCKNOW. This is a large building near the Cantonment Residency, where many of the women and children were quartered during the Mutiny, and where they were in comparative safety during its siege. THE and is now simply a crowded mas: OLD CITY OF GWALIOR. Since the occupation of the Lashkar, or new city, the old town has gradually decayed, s of small flat-roofed stone houses. Pathan archway to the north of the city may be seen in the picture. The curious old (Reproduce! from six copyright photographs by Mr. E. W. Pulling, to whom also belongs the copyright of the three unique photographs taken at Udaipur and reproduced in THE KING of November 11, 1905.) 343

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Dec. 28rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS The “Town and Country Magazine”: ITS PORTRAITS, PLATES, “THE FINAL DEPARTURE.” F all the magazines which flourished during the latter half of the eighteenth century (and their name was legion), none excited more in- terest or occasioned more trepidation or more heart-burning than the once-powerlul wn and Country, complete sets of which are now rarely to be met with. It began in the year 1769, when the early popularity of George III. was on the wane; when John Wilkes was first elected an alderman’ of London; the patriotic William Beckford was called upon for the second time to fill the office of Lord Mayor; and when the premonitory signs of the American troubles were becoming apparent. The first appearance of the Town and Country Magazine in the eighteenth century “THE SAILOK'S RETURN.” (The four engraving exactly coincided with that of Vanity Fair in the nineteenth. The principal attraction of each lay in an_ illustration, wholly different in character, but achieving the same purpose. The identity of “Ape” and “Spy” has trom the first been an open secret, but much mystery still surrounds the author or authors of the delicately-executed and often quite charming portraits, two on a page, which the editor of Town and Country was pleased to call tetes-d- tetes. The rest of the bill of fare was, it must be confessed, woefully dull and-commonplace, but for nearly a quarter of a century these “heads” in suggestive juxtaposition were week after week the talk of the town. The earlier cartoons of Vanity Fair were frank caricatures, but they have long since degene- rated into serious portraits. In the case of its earlier prototype there was rarely any attempt at humour or even exaggeration. The tefe-d-tete heads and shoulders” were, as a rule, easily recognisable; but the rub came in the dexterous placing of the features of some actress, designing maiden, or prominent THE FRONTISPIECE OF THE “TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE.” (Drawn and engraved by T. Taylor.) peccant spouse next to the illustrious person- age with whom, at the moment of publication, her name was connected by rumour or scandal. The initials or description given below were occasionally transparent, but frequently mis- leading. The accompanying article was often intentionally misleading metimes it was easy enough to identify one of the victims by the text, while the individuality of the other was shrouded in a cloud of misleading description. Grave statesmen and exemplary bishops, brave generals and gallant admirals, learned philosophers and popular play-actors, fashionable doctors and successful lawyers, Whigs and Tories, Papists and Protestants, Anglicans and Nonconformi all in turn were satirised by pen and pencil in the fefe-d- tete page of this otherwise dull, dreary, and insipid miscellany. The small oval portraits, however, were by no means the solitary pictorial attraction of the once-popular Town and Country. It 344 AND POETRY. “THE SHIPWRECK.” contains a number of topical caricatures, full- length portraits (of no small artistic merit) of men of the hour, e.g., Wilkes, Beckford, and Lord Chancellor Hardwick (in the volume for 176g), and illustrations (often very charm- ing) of stories to be found in its pages. The year 1769 was that of Garrick’s Shake- speare Jubilee at Stratford, and a capital view is given of “ Roscius," surrounded by a galaxy of youth and beauty, conducting the per- formance of the much-discussed ode. Between the dull foreign news and the drearier domestic intelligence there was a sort of Parnassus con- secrated to Whitehead's birthday addresses and the efforts of anonymous bards. In the twenty- fourth volume (1792) there is quite a plethora of poetry, the Muses, appropriately enough, figuring as a frontispiece. “GOING TO SEA.” illustrate tales or ballads in “ The Town and Country Magazine,"')

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THE NAVY AND ARMY KING. Dec. 28rd,1905. SANTA CLAUS cannot please the youngsters better than by presenting them with a shilling box of COOK'S NURSERY BLOCKS. Twelve Nursery Tales told in pictures, and each block contains two tablets of soap. Order through your Grocer or Chemist. If you cannot procure them send a Postal Order for one shilling to EDWARD COOK & Co., Ltd., The Soap Specialists, LONDON, E. Works: | - DESIGN £e* COTTAGE OMBOS. MESSRS. C. A. CARLIN have acquired the right to sell in this country THE FAMOUS CIGARETTES The OMBOS CIGARETTE CO., of CAIRO, EGYPT. BY IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE SULTAN OF TURKEY. Sizes -No. 1, 10/6 per 100. No. 2, 8/6 per 100. No. 3, 7/6 per 100. CG. A. CARLIN, i, 177, Piccanity, W. The Largest Importers of Havana Clgars ix the Kingdom W. HARBROW'S SOUTH BERMONDSEY, SE. Adjoining Railway Stations—SOUTH BERMONDSEY, L B.S.C. Ry., SOUTHWARK PARK, S.E.&C Ry. W.HARBROW. PorRTABLE BUILDING Works Sou7tw Bermonnser. dt AN IDEAL XMAS PRESENT. Something New in Table Decoration!!! Goes in any ordinary bow!,and when covered with flowers produces a charming effect. PLAYS FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT ATTENTION. Price 7/6 each. Postage 4d. Of the Patentees and Manufacturers : THE AUTO FOUNTAIN Co., 19 & 20, Cowcross Street, LONDON, E.C, PORTABLE BUILDINGS, WOOD or IRON. Joinery Work of _any = | description executed. BUNGALOWS, COTTAGES, SHOOTING BOXES, PAVILIONS ror GOLF, FOOTBALL, CRICKET. Estimates Furnished and Designs Prepared in any Style. ||| Send rough ideas of requirements and special desigrs will be submilted free of charge. COTTAGE (as shown above), £150, ERECTED COMPLETE, —_ within 20 miles of London, contains Verandah, 4ft. wide, Living Room, r5ft. x 14ft., Two Bedrooms, Scullery, Pantry, Coals, Earth Closet. Price includes Foundations, Chimneys, Firegrates, and all Fittings, as Shelves, Complete for occupation. Copper, etc. Telegrams: ‘‘ Economica, Lonpon.” Telephone: 17 Hor.

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Dec, 23rd, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. core HE most beautiful, accurate, and L complete picture of the East Atrican wilderness which has yet been given to us by any writer." So says Sir Harry Johnston in his introduction to a very wondertul book, Herr C. G. Schillings’s * With Flashlight and Rifle: a Record of Hunting Adventures and of Studies in Wild Life in Equatorial East Afri which has been translated by Mr. Frederic Whyte, and published in two very handsome volumes by Messrs. With Hutchinson. Herr Schillings is Flashlight a young German who, in the and Rifle. course of seven years, has (to quote Sir Harry Johnston once more) “learnt and recorded more that is true and new about the wild life of East Africa than has been accomplished by officials, traders, and explorers, both German and British, of twenty, fifteen, and ten years’ acquaintance with this part of Africa.” Herr Schillings is not a “sportsman” in the lower sense of the word: he does not go merely to kill. He goes to study: his weapon is not the rifle so often as the camera; he isa follower of “the sportsmanship of the future.” * * * HERE are the three principal weapons in his outfit: an “ordinary” lens, a telephoto lens, wisely followed, it may result in valuable service to learning, art, or letters. Mr. A. M. Broadley has long had a hobby for laying his hands on everything he could find that had to do with Napoleon and the great war. Starting with Mr. J. Holland Rose's “ Life of Napoleon,” and Lord Rosebery’s “ Napoleon, the Last Phase,” he has “ graingerized” them till the three original volumes octavo have becoine twenty-eight large folios. Autographs, historical documents, broadsides, caricatures, drawings, maps, music, portraits, Naval and Military costumes, plate: ttle scenes, views, etc. —all have come Collec- to his net; and with the assist- tanea ance of Mr. Walter V. Daniell, Napole- who has helped him in forming onica. the collection, he has now published a catalogue of the contents of these twenty-eight folios, under the title of “Collectanea Napoleonica” (Daniell, 53, Mor- timer Street, W.).. The volume, which will prove of great value to all students and collectors of Napoleonica, falls into two parts; an index to the engravings, autographs, etc., in the folios, and a catalogue of the books, pamphlets, ete., relating to Napoleon I. in Mr. Broadley's library; and at the end comes an interesting note on Napoleonic and other portraits and caricatures as reflected in the “THREE LIONS HAD BEEN STEALING UPON THE OX—THE $LIONESS! SEEN IN] THE PHO1OGRAPH LEADING THE A reproduction of one of the interesting plates in With Flashlight and Rifle."’ and a flashlight apparatus. And the results must be seen in these volumes before it can be believed how wonderful they are. The picture in the centre of this page may give some idea of the kind of subject that is illustrated in this book, and of the nerve and true sportsmanlike qualities that were needed to obtain the photo- graphs. Another shows a lioness frightened from a carcase by the flashlight; another, three full-grown lionesses together, one of them glaring straight at the camera. Herr The views taken of these noc- Schillings's turnal animals by night by means “Weapons” of the flashlight are extraordinary, and there is this to be remem- bered, that only in a single case—that of a negative that was damaged on one side—have these photographs been retouched. Thev remain exactly as taken, a wonderful monu- ment to the skill, perseverance, and daring of their author, an invaluable document in the study of wild life of bird and beast, and a standing example of the fine “ sport ” that may be had without bloodshed or the decimation of the peoples of the jungle and the air. IT is a good thing to have a hobby; it passes the time pleasantly, and, if it is a good hobby ATTACK (Hutchinson and Co ) pottery and porcelain of the period. The volume is illustrated with a hitherto unpub- lished portrait of Napoleon by Detaille, from a picture in the possession of Sir George White, Burt., and several reproductions of rare originals which readers of THe Kinc have already had the opportunity of studying in these pages. WE have received from the Kinkodo Publish- ing Company, Tokyo, a little book on “ Admiral Togo," by Arthur Lloyd, M.A. It is a most interesting biography. Mr. Lloyd starts his story with a chapter on the beginning of Naval history, when Hojo lokimune, ent, in A.D. 1275, took measures for repelling a Mongolian invasion under the great Kublai Khan. The rest ot the book 1s devoted to the lile of the greatest Naval leader of to-day, and a well-told tale it is. ‘The little book, which is bound in brilliant red limp cloth, with designs in green and gold, is well printed (it seems possible that the last page, printed in Japanese characters, may contain the name of the printers, and if we could read it we would mention it), and illus- trated by several good reproductions, ove of which shows Admiral Togo exposing himself From Japan. Vill - employment of gold and _ silver. to the enemy's fire on the bridge of the “Mikasa.” Both author and publishers are to be congratulated on a good piece of work, With it comes Part g of the illustrated work on “The Russo-Japanese War,” published by the same firm. This is a beautiful pro- duction. The coloured frontispiece, repre- senting Tomoe, a brave woman of the period of Genji and Heishi, is worthy of the people who invented colour-printing and brought it to periection, and seem able now to adapt modern Western processes to their needs with the very happiest results. The same praise may be given to the eight other illustrations in colours which decorate this sumptuous number. Particularly noteworthy is the Some of these plates are taken from old prints, some are pictures of actual events in the recent war—the burning of a railway, the torpedo attack on the Russian Squadron on May 27, the Naval battle at the Sca of Japan on the same date, and othe very page has one or more inset illustrations, some of them caricatures, some of them portraits, some of them scen of native Japanese life, and the whole number is a very remarkable specimen of artistic work. * * * THERE is a story going about of a lady who, having stayed in Rome, said that she had enjoyed it “so much, because it helped me to understand Marion Crawford!" The story would amuse Mr. Crawford as much as any- one, for he is too fine a literary artist and too good a historian to be under any delusion as to the relative importance of the Eternal City and of the charming books he has written about her. He would say, no doubt, that he would be glad to think he had helped anyone to understand Rome. His new book will help many to understand and to love Venice. “Gleanings from Venetian History,” by Francis Marion Crawford, with 225 illustra- tions by Joseph Pennell, is a very handsome and delightful book, just published by Messrs. Macmillan in two octavo volumes. Mr. Crawford’s point of view may be gathered from his introductory chapter, “Salve Venetia!" Venice is not so much a city as a person, a woman. “It would not surprise those who knew her, to come suddenly upon her, and find that all human life was extinct within her, while her own went on, strong as ever; nor yet . . . would it seem astonishing . . . if the Bucentaur swept down the Grand Canal . . . bearing the Doge out to wed the sea”’; so little is she dependent on her inhabitants for her existence. She is “a form of beauty, and must be looked upon as that and nothing else.” You cannot treat her as a subject for “impartial history”; you must write of her as a lover, or not at all. That is how Mr. Crawford writes of her through these brilliant pages, which are packed with knowledge, but instinct with poetry and the love of beauty. Mr. Pennell has never done better work, we believe, than in the illustra- tions to this volume. We recall etchings by Whistler, Mr. D. Y. Cameron, and others, before which these drawings of his would pale, but take his work here as a_ whole, there is no one who could have done it quite so well, and it forms an apt companion to Mr. Crawford's text. Venice. BOOKS TO READ. ‘A Book for a Rainy Day, by John Thomas Smith. (Methuen.) Pre-Raphaelitism afd the Pre-Raphaelite Brother- hood, by W. Holman Hunt. (Macmillan.) The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, by J. E. Phythian. (Newnes.) Different Drummers, by Evelyne E. Rynd. (Newnes.) St. Cuthbert’s of the West, by R. E. Knowles. (Oliphant Anderson.) The Sands of Pleasure, by Filson Young, (E. Grant Richards.) Kate Greenaway, by N. H. Spielmann and G. S. Layard. (Black.) The Fothergills of Ravens onedale. (Heinemann.) With Flashlight and Rifle. (Hutchinson and Co.) Collectanea Napoleonica. (Daniell, Mortimer Street, Wid)

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 28rd, 1905. THE NEW LONDON DEPOT ARGYLL CARS AT 17, NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, W. VIEW OF SHOWROOM CONTAINING OVER 40 CARS. This Magnificent Depot has been opened by— ARGYLLS, LONDON. 110. simply and solely with the idea of - ffording the public a large variety of cars to select from, and to facilitate the giving of immediate Delivery of any Type of Car. Such an arrangement necessitates the carrying on of an extraordinary stock, and we at all times anticipat- being abl: to show to any intending purchaser not less than 40 Cars of al powers and types, fitted with different coloured bodies. PRICES FROM | £350 to £1,000 if you cannot call, write for Illustrated Catalogue. No. Q, ARGYLLS, LONDON, Limited, 17, NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, W. Chairman and Managing Director: EUSTACE H. WATSON. Messrs. ALFRED DUNHILL, Ltd., have opened a Branch Establ'shment in our Snowrooms with a full range of their well-known Motor Clothing. etc., etc. GREATEST OF ALL CARD GAMES 3, 4,5 0R 6 UT ee quit i ‘ e | | Ys QUIT THE 18 EASILY LARCEST LEARNED. SELLING ’ : CAME IN | “un , P WE THE i? ee? |] GUARANTEE WORLD, : i rs and is of EXCEPTIONAL extraordinary fascination. MERIT. The play is : CAPTIVATING. a, IT WILL cece ey DELICHT You. start, and is —_——— a smart and lively game Sold every- where, or post with plenty of free from uson scope for gooc - ~ receipt of judgment FROM THE “CAPTAIN. price. EVERYBODY likes QUIT. PARKER BROTHERS (Inc.), toto, co'” uri Makeet st Gane, CLUB EDITION “esniees cco QUI PLAIN EDITION Telephone—1579 Gerrard. Telegrams : ‘ Cargusless, London," FOR USE UNDER SHADES THE “COUNTRY LIFE” LIBRARY. NOW READY. Price 3/6. Ly DIFFERENT DRUMMERS. BY EVELYNE E. RYND, Author of ‘‘Mrs. Green,” ‘‘ The Riggleses.” The “ Times.” —‘ The title is from Thoreau's fine saying. ‘If aman does not keep Pace with his companions, p-rhaps it is because he hears a different drummer’; and the author here shows that the numour of ‘Mrs. Green’ is only part of ber literary outlook, for she touches with real skill the lives of those who do not walk in step with that delightful charwoman. There is a touch of her in one or two of the stories, but they are very varied— three of them in Normandy—and, in all, the chords of real and tender human feeling are | touched with skill and sympathy.” ONLY A FEW COPIES REMAINING. A GARDEN IN VENICE. By F. EDEN. Being an account of Mr. Eden’s well-known Garden on the Island of the Guidecca at Venice. With 21 Collotype and 50 other Illustrations. Bound in Brown Embossed Calf .. . 218s. Net. Published at the Offices of ‘Country Lire," L:mitep, 20, Tavistock Street, Strand, W.C.; and by Gzorce Newnes, Ltd., 7-12, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. Ix.

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collectors Note-book. No. LXX'I1.—THE DECORATIVE PROPERTIES OF BRISTOL CHINA. HERE is certainly no form of English porcelain which enters more charm- ingly. into a scheme of Georgian decoration than the finer products of Champion's art. The strange softness of its colouring, the singular graceful- ness of its varied forms, and the exquisite beauty of its designs combine to give Bristol china general value in the eves of connoisseurs which fairly be des cribed as unique. The historical aspect of the question has already been referred to in these pages; but it is difficult in a single article to do anything like justice to the splendid — specimens which make the Trap nell collection by far the most complete in existence. The evolu- tion of Bristol “ pot- may ting,” from a_ purely antiquarian point of view, may be satis- factorily studied in the galleries at Bristol and Bath, to which Mr. Alfred Trapnell has been a liberal contribu- tor; but itis only from a careful examination of his own priceless collection that any- thing like an adequate idea of the decorative properties of Bristol porcelain can be obtained. It will, indeed, be a subject of lasting regret to all -art- loving Bristolians if the practical results of Mr. Alfred Trapnell's life-long labours and lavish expenditure do not find a permanent home in the “ Royal and Free” City. Some of the most striking examples of Bristol china, in what one r all its highest expression, consist of biscuit plaques, of which some specimens are to be seen in the British Museum. Three of those in the Trapnell The Rey. Collection are now reproduced. THREE EXCELLENT SPECIMENS OF TRAPNELL COLLECTION. A. W. Oxford has no hesitation in describing these highly decorative porcelain panels as “the most characteristic products of the Bristol factory.” Mr. Gladstone was once an enthusiastic collector of Bristol plaques. The ornamentation generally took the form of flowers in high relief. Somme of them bore simple wreaths, while others were distinguished by the presence of portraits or armorial shields SOME FINE EXAMPLES OF BRISTOL CHINA, — The shape of the chief piece is remarkably beautiful, and the fesioons of flowers exquisitely painted. The base is finely ornamented with raised gold leaves. within floral borders. A portrait in Bristol china of Benjamin Franklin fetched £150, although in the Fry sale the Burke plaques, now in the possession of Mr. S. C. Hosegood of Clifton, were sold for only £19 tos. and £18, having already changed hands at £99 and £53 in the Walker sale of 1871. The oval plaque in the centre of the illustration figured both in the Francis Fry and Romayne Callender Collections. An inscription on the original black frame states that it was given by E. H. Champion, daughter of Richard BISCUIT enthusiastic collector of these plaques. Xx. SOME MORE GEMS FROM THE Champion, “to her much - valued friend, Wm. P. Lunell, June 7th, 1822.” Mr. Trapnell possesses an original plaster cast of the George Washington medallion, as well as a specimen of the Benjamin Franklin plaque in hard porcelain. Of both of them Champion was the author; but they cannot claim either the high artistic merit, perfect delicacy, or exquisite modelling of the two oval portrait-plaques now reproduced. These are justly described by Mr. Oxford as “the very finest examples of this kind of work ever turned out at this factory.” It is deeply to be regretted that the identification of “the gentleman and lady” whose features are portrayed in them is no longer possible. It would be difficult to imagine a_ finer example of — Bristol decorative figures than the group not illus- trated. It is marked only with a rudely drawn cross. Mr. Oxford alludes to it modestly as “very remarkable.” It con- sists’ of three virgins with torches, standing on a_ shaped base, leaning against a column surmounted by an urn, fluted at base and top, with goats’ heads on either side draped; the whole covered with flowers and gold ornamentation, the base draped with festoons of green leaves. The soup tureen and dishes shown in the first illustration are also of a highly decorative character. Bristol china, at any rate, has no difficulty in sustaining its claim to be a useful factor in the decoration of the house beautiful, and to lenda peculiar charm to the architec- tural setting and surroundings of the period to which it belongs. B. PLAQUES IN BRISTOL PORCELAIN These highly decorative porcelain panels have been described as ‘tthe most characteristic products of the Bristol factory."’ Mr. Gladstone was at one time an

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NAVY AND ARMY. Tue Misses H.8 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection of Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, etc. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. Old Grass Stand and Lamp. THE KIN Dec. 28rd, 1905. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in RARE Books AND Fine Lisrary EDITIONS OF STANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, rst Editions of 17th, 18th, and 1gth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. Recently issued—lIllustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. BOOK PLATES (EX-LIBRIS). Catalogue of the extensive series of duplicate plates from the famous collection formed by the late Sin AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON FRANKS, K.C.B., etc : Part I. Now Ready. ELLIS, 29. New Bond Street, London, W. BOOK CATALOGUES FREE. Topography, Sporting, Genealogical Works, First Editions, and Library Editions of Standard Books. WALTER NIELD, 29, Bath Street, BRISTOL. The Highest Prices given for Large or Small Quantities of Books. LOWESTOFT CHINA. By W. W. R. SPELMAN, pleasure in announcing the early issue of the above peculiarly interest- ing and attractive volume, which has been written by one who has had greater opportunity, perhaps, of studying what real Lowestoft China is, than anyone, inasmuch as he is in possession of by far the most important part of the fragments discovered in 1403-4 on the site of the original factory at Lowestoft. Mees JARROLD & SONS, LTD., London and Norwich, have The book is replete with 58 plates, illustrating about 250 items of this most interesting discovery, showing specimens of the clay itself, specimens of the moulds, specimens in the clay, specimens in the biscuit, specimens decorated but unglazed, and finally specimens completed. With these im- portant data the author has been enabled by careful study and comparison to elucidate much of the mystery ‘which has enveloped this interesting subject. The work is further illustrated by 39 plates of specimens in the author's collection (which numbers some 7oo pieces), of which 26 are beautifully executed in colours. The Owner of the larger Fragments discovered on the Site OF THE OLD FACTORY AT LOWESTOFT. part of the PRICE 3 GUINEAS NET. For Prospectus apply... JARROLD & SONS, LTD., NORWICH. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. £2 oflered.—829, Tue Kinc's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy." Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns. 317% Tue Kinc's ExcHANGE. A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same | (temp. George IV.).—182, Toe Kine's ExcHANGE. | “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. | 1780-85, Published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham | £1 offered.—183, Tux Kine’s ExcHAanceE. 7 A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. | 1os. each offered.—184, THE Kinc's EXCHANGER. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805 —185, THE KiNG's EXCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones. — 186, THE Kinc’s ExcHance. 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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Motoring Notes. - H "HE examinations for the Automobile Club's Driving and Mechanical Pro- ficiency Certificates, which have been held at intervals both in London and in the provinces during the past few months, have been well attended, and some hundreds of candidates, have succeeded in passing the required tests. It was thought by some that the the forming part of the examination for the driving questions asked in written paper certificate were too difficult, but experience has shown this view to be erroneous, and there is little doubt that the papers have had the effect of raising the standard of knowledge of the Act possessed by the paid driver. In the first two examinations it was found that only 4o per cent. of the candidates were capable of obtaining the necessary percentage Motor-car of marks in the written papers, but the propor- tion subsequently increased to 70 per cent., while in the provinces So per cent. of the candidates have qualified in this particular portion of the examination. Thisimportant part of the Automobile Club’s work is deserving of every support from both owners and manufac- turers, and cannot beneficial influence on the movement. fail to exercise a most The Board of Trade returns for November show that the imports of motor vehicles and parts thereof into this country continue to During the first eleven months of 5,379 vehicles, valued at increase. the present year £2,344,302, were imported, together with parts to the amount of £818,076, or a gross total of 212 motor vehicles, and an increase in value whilst the parts show an £495,192, an indication of the £ 361,819, increase of large extent to which foreign components are of some so- of employed in the manufacture called British cars. On the other hand, it is satisfactory to note that the exports are rapidly rising in value, and that the figures for the present year will, for the first time in the history of the industry, nearly approach, if they do not exceed, half a million. For the period under consideration, 963 valued at £331,476, were ex- ported, together with parts to the amount of £104,732, or an-increase of over 50 per cent. compared with the first eleven months of last year. The tables do not indicate the destina- tion of the exports, but it is to be hoped that a large proportion of them were in fulfilment of orders from the Colonies and India. Several of the leading British firms, it is true, have recently sold a number of their cars on the Continent, but this portion of the export trade, though satisfactory, as showing the advance which has recently been made by our manufacturers, cannot be regarded as of a very lasting nature. There is little doubt that if the British-built car showed signs of becoming widely popular on the Continent, the countries concerned would quickly impose a prohibitive import duty. * * In dismissing a charge against a motorist of exceeding the legal limit, Mr. Plowden recently made some timely remarks on police stop- watches. Summing up, he said that, so far as his memory served, this was the very first case of the kind in which the evidence of the police had been overwhelmed by the evidence of the defendant. Hitherto the stop-watches had held the field, and although he had often been told that these watches were unreliable, he had been compelled to convict on the strength of them for want of a better test. He had had considerable sympathy with the wretched victims who had struggled in the meshes of this net, for he knew that they had smarted under what they had thought was a grievance. At vehicles, InERERCL ey HANDSOME EXHIBIT AT THE PARIS AUTOMOBILE The stand of the Delaunay Belleville Company. xii. last, however, the long succession of secured by the police had been easy victories checked. An important paper on “Dust Prevention” was recently read before the Automobile Club by Mr. D. R. Cowper, who described the results of some experiments which he had conducted or a specially prepared track. During the discussion which followed, several interesting statements were made by Colonel Crompton and others. Colonel Crompton said that the trials which were held by the club at Maidenhead Thicket during the autumn corroborated the conclusions which were arrived at by himself and the other judges of the 1903 Reliability Trials, when the cars were photographed when passing over a flour- strewn track. In order to reduce the dust- raising propensity of a car to the minimum, it should be fairly high from the ground, and as smooth as possible along its under surface, and with rather more clearance from the ground at the back than at the front, while large flaring mudguards extending to within an inch or two of the road should be avoided. The two or three cars which complied with these conditions at Maidenhead were found to give the best results. Contrary to the usual impression, smooth tyres were all practically alike, and, taken by themselves, have not very much to do with the amount of dust raised by different forms of bodies. Both Colonel Crompton and Mr. Wellington, who has him- self carried out many experiments with the object of producing a dustless car, main- tained that plain tyres raised more dust than the same tyres fitted with anti- skids. This, again, is an assertion that will be stoutly disputed by many motorists, and it is to be hoped that in future trials particular attention will be paid to the question. Topical. SHOW.

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Dec. 23rd, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Fashions of To-day & To-morrow. HE latest modes in millinery from the gay City of Paris are brought to our notice by the Countess Fabricotti, who has just returned with all the novelties. It is decreed that we are to eschew |: hats and adopt the medium and small shapes for the present, and the trimmings are also to be extremely The Countess Fabricotti, although only lately established in South Molton Street, has already taken a firm hold on the élite of I mentioned some simple. society by her exquisite taste in all her creations. two or three months ago the charming little ‘‘ Bonnets de Nuit” in netted silk and frills; it was here that I first saw them, and to-day they have become general favourites. There are the daintiest little lace and ribbon shapes in all varieties and colourings. One that particularly took my fancy was in very finely-embroidered lawn or Swiss muslin, and had some lovely old point lace lappets that fell most beéomingly over the hair, each side of the front; a soft ribbon insertion defined the crown, and pretty little ribbon rosettes supplied a dainty finish. For cents who receive in their bedrooms their intimate friends, simply bewitchingly becoming, alike to the blonde or brunette; indeed, they are so fascinating that I heard lately of two or three ladies who had taken a_ slight chill during this inclement weather, and fancied themselves so much in their pretty headgear, that it gave them an opportunity to exhibit themselves to their friends; so that the Bridge afternoons were not interrupted, and the pretty novelties duly admired and appreciated. Apart from the dainty prettiness of these bonnets, they have certainly a beneficial effect, for they allow the hair to be loosely tucked into the cap, instead of being plaited or twisted round the head, thus giving freedom to the roots. To return to the hat question once more, one of the favourite new models is the one here photographed, showing the two sides, and worn conval these are | 7 b | . | ¥ | i | | | |, er COUNTESS FABRICOTTI In the” latest Paris ‘creation in puce velvet and {white ‘osprey. by the “ Lady Milliner" herself to illustrate the manner in which the hat should be worn correctly. It is of the new puce velvet, with a band of silver galon; it is sharply caught back at one side by means of loops of the same colour silk ribbon, and finished by a white tuft of osprey. The crown is round and of medium height. f This, of course, can be carried out in any shade of colouring desired, and is most becoming, especially to those of classical types. Another charming hat I saw was somewhat of the boler shape, and had a group of ostrich feathers which fell gracefully over the hair slightly towards the back. Another was a rather flat rough beaver felt, turned back at the four corners, and was most quaint. Of course the fur toques are still much worn, and, as I predicted, the little Princess bonnet is slowly strugzling to the fore. One curious specimen I saw lately consisted of a velvet rim and drooping feathers, whilst the entire crown was composed of COUNTESS FABRICOTTI The tady milliner of 5, South Molton Street, W. flaxen curls, deftly arranged. On the head it looked rather fetching, but that when the wearer took it off, it gaveme rather an uncanny not think it would be a welcome innovation over here, nor will it be lasting in Paris. One of the latest inventions, and likely to become a most usefu] and welcome one, is a neat little apparatus that enables one to use electric massage in the privacy of one’s own apartments. So many women who have passed their first youth, and yet who would naturally like to retain their youthful appearance for the sake of their menkind, independently of their own proper pride in themselves, do not care to frequent the numerous salons, or even undergo the massage treatment at home, and yet would be glad to treat themselves. This, as I say, can be easily managed by the help of the aforesaid little apparatus, which is simplicity itself, and works wonders in causing lines and wrinkles to disappear as if by magic ina very short space of time. It is a wondrous neat idea, and should prove a fortune to its clever inventor. I hear that in a few days these little machines will be obtainable over here, and at no great cost. I will give anyone who is interested in the subject further particulars, with pleasure. One word as to corsets; these are really becoming every day more sensible and hygienic, and of the many new forms of the straight- fronted corset, it would be difficult to select any particular one. Suffice it to say that there should be absolutely no difficulty in procuring corsets to suit every imaginable and unimaginable figure in these days. R: D; (From cohyright pho:ograbhs by R. Fohnson, King's Road, Chelsea.) xiv

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Dec. 23rd, 1905, THE “QUIT” — XII. — GAME. Naturat Hicus.—Players should not for- get the fact that the use of Natural Highs is a matter of immense importance. The intro- duction of the A3 and A8 as permanent High Cards is a prime factor in Quit, and this alone would suthce to make it a game of skill, on an entirely diflerent plane from such chance games as Newmarket or Creimatt. Nor should one forget that the use of a Quit is to break a, sequence. In our opinion Quits not only should not, but may not be led, though we are aware that sonic authorities, relying on the legal conten- tion that “omission is not prohibition,” urge that to lead a Quit is not essentially breaking arule. Asa matter of fact, Quit is a game for thoughtful card players, and not for children, and no sensible person would think of playing so inanely. Quits are, then, we urge again, to be used tor breaking sequences, and not for breaking rules. Yet, some there are who play Quits on the top of High Cards. Even if this is not illegal, it is at least foolish, as may be instanced in the Scottish story: " There was a young fellow of Skye, Who thought that at Quit he would try, When he quitted A8 He discovered too late That A8 is a Natural High."” Mititary Quit.—There are numerous mili- games—-games of strategy and_ skill. rere is the War Game, there are Napoleon, Waterloo, and Tratalgar. Yet soldiers, like other human beings, like to Quit “ shop" now and then, and drown their cares in some absorbing pastime far removed from thoughts ot the camp and the barracks. In a popular Military magazine we read: “When you're fagged with mancwuvres and drill, Your spare hours you can pleasantly fill, With your Quit you can try, And your Natural High, All the tactics of foemen to kill."' QOvrt Picrures.—Of the literature of Quit we have already spoken. It remains to note the catalogue ot Quit pictures, which are even more numerous than the artistic representa- tions of the game of Pit. We hope that these fascinating pictures will be collected and published together; they would make admir- able illustrations to the Quit handbook. In the meantime we hear that it has been arranged to issue a series of reproductions as “Quit postcards,” possibly accompanied by the “ Quips on Quit” which they illustrate. Tuomas Mayank, “The Abbess,” in the Bystander, “The Society Queen,” ” ” in Black and White. fs an “The Quit Girl,” in the Sketch. + ” “Quit in the Train,” in the Tatler. ” ” “The College Boys,” in the Captain. ” , “The Golfers at Quit,” in the Houdoir. ” ” “Quit in the Camp,” in the Army Chronicle. A. CarkuTHers Goutp, “Statesmen at Quit,” in the Iestminster Gazette, Mr. Maybank first attracted attention as a card-game artist last winter by his delightful “policeman” in the “Arrival of Pit at our Suburb,” and his newest picture in the Ladies’ Pictorial, “ Pittites in the Under World,” cannot but enhance his reputation. and Navy Brive Exprryvs ox Qvit.—We notice with interest that Mr. iest Bergholt, the famous Bridge expert, so well known in con- nection with the QOnlooker and the Social Bureau, has announced invitations to a Christmas Quit Party. We will be amused to see his “illustrative hands,” and his views as to “Quit Conventions,” “Short Suit Leads,” and “ Playing to the Score.” Possibly he may agree with his Onlooker colleague, Lieutenant- Colonel Newnham-Davis, that “ Quit knocks Bridge out of time any day.” Lucky Taner. THE KING, HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE. Tue North Eastern Railway Company are this winter continuing the arrangement made two or three years ago of offering on loan, for lecturing purposes, sets of lantern slides illus- trating the many charming holiday and his- torical centres through which their system runs, These are accompanied by readings on the subject and are lent, free of charge, on application to the chief passenger agent, York. Tue custom of spending Christmas with one’s own people is almost universal, and to tully enjoy the holiday it is essential that the journey home should be tnade by the railway giving the quickest service, coupled with the most reasonable time for leaving London. The question of railway fares must also be borne in mind, and we commend to the notice of the travelling public the facilities offered by the Great Northern Railway, who, once again, are carrying out in the spirit, as in the letter, their popular motto of “ Holiday Travel a Speciality." Low fares, quick transit, and con- venient departure times is therule. The usual week-end tickets will be issued, with the im- portant addition of areturn on the following Wednesday. Tickets are obtainable at King’s Cross (G.N.R.), suburban, and City stations and receiving offices, and full particulars will be found in an attractive Christinas excursion programme, to be had of any Great Northern station or agent, and the chief passenger agent, King’s Cross. Tuose whose homes are in the counties of Hants, Dorset, Wilts, Somerset, Devon, Corn- wall, etc, are fortunate in having such an up-to-date organisation as the London and South Western Railway Company to cater for their need. For the comfort and convenience of passengers holding ordinary, tourist, or cheap week-end tickets, the principal express trains from London (Waterloo Station) will run in duplicate. Much time usually occupied in partaking of meals beforehand will be saved, as passengers can travel (any class) by certain trains and lunch or dine en route between Waterloo and the West of England (Exeter, Plymouth, Ilfracombe, etc.), and the South Coast (Weymouth, Swanage, and Bourne- mouth). The latter place, as the finest English winter resort, otfers splendid attrac- tions to the visitor at all times, but especially for the Christmas week-end. Passengers holding week-end tickets can return by the breaktast train from Bournemouth to Waterloo on the Wednesday after Christmas. Full par- ticulars of the holiday arrangements are given in the programme issued by the company, which can be obtained from Mr. Henry Holins, superintendent of the line, Waterloo Station, S.E., or at_any of their London stations and offices. Tickets, etc., can be obtained in advance at the company’s West End, City, and other London otfices, which will remain open later than usual the weck previous to Christmas. Tue International Sleeping Car Company begs to announce a further improvement in its services, which will bring into closer touch London, Central Europe, and the Near East. A section of the famous Orient Express will, on and from January 5, run daily from Calais in connection with the 11 a.m. service from Victoria, and will run through to Vienna (thirty- two hours), Budapesth (thirty-seven hours), and Constantinople (seventy-one hours) without - change. Through tickets—which must be taken in advance—are issued by the Sleeping Car Company's London Offices, 2c, Cockspur Street, Charing Cross. Every winter of late ha- seen new hotels at Riviera resorts, and a proof that visitors are to have plenty of accommodation—and that ever of a more luxurious kind—is the number of magnificent avanscrais erected since last season. As a specinicn of attractiveness for the guest who requires everything of the best, the Winter Palace on the sunny Cimiez slope certainly takes first place. Its sheltered site, overlooking the magmificent panorama of Nice Xvi. AND HIS and the Bay of Angels, is only equalled in perfection by its exquisite construction, in which nothing has been spared towards the satisfaction of those in search of the serenest comfort or the acne of luxury. The Winter Palace is, as every hotel ought to be, fire- proot; and, as practically every bedroom hasa bath, such an item will never appear as an extra. Another feature, which shows a welcome advance in hotel management, is the service of any menu at any hour. Tue late Mr. Charles Morton created at the Palace Theatre the refined and fashionable music hall entertainment for adults; his successor, Mr. Alfred Butt, this Christmas, intends to show what a variety house can do for upper and middle-class children. The programme will be just the thing, because every “turn” will be specially suitable to children, and at the same time there will be nothing in it which adults might find tiresome. Juliette’s sea lions will appear in a new equestrian act; Mlle. De Dio will be seen in her sensational dances with wonderful fire and water elfects; Abie Mitchell and her Negro students (including the famous “ Topsy”) with their plantation melodies and weird dancing, will also be in the bill; and Mr. Butt is also producing at Christinas, in both afternoon and evening bills, a musical farcical fantasy entitled “ Moonshine," in which the Palace Girls will appear in some incidental dances. Matinées will be given every afternoon during the Christmas holidays, commencing on Boxing Day. Tu pantomime at the Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington, under the direction of Mr. H. G. Dudley Bennett, will be on the favourite subject of “The Forty Thieves,” and a inagnificent production is promised. ‘The staging and the dresses are to be equal to those ina West End production, and the cast includes Miss Ruby Verdi, Mr. George Danvers, Mr. Will Johnson, and Miss Irene Warren, as well as many other favourites, so that an excellent periormance may be expected. Amusements. Is MAJESTY’S. BOXING NIGHT and Every Evening for Two Weeks Only. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS REVIVAL of Shakespeare's Comely THE TEMPEST. Mr. TREE. Miss Vioca TREE. { WEDNESDAYS, Dec. 27, Jan. 3. ({ SATURDAYS, Dec. 30, Jan. 6. Box O fice (Mr. Watts) now open. RITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WyNDItAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Leedham lsan- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. Ix. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 30. [SPERIAE Mr. LEWIS WALLER. Every Evening at 8 45. THE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro. At 8.15, a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30 Box Office ro to 10. Tel-. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. AUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S. Gatti and CHARLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds, and Sats. at 2.15. THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. Special Matinee. Poxing Day and every following Thursday at 2 15. MPIRE ‘THEATRE. — Every Evening at 8.15. Mr. Maurice Farkoa. An_ original divertissement,‘'THE BUGLE CALL."" ‘ROGUES AND VAGABONDS." and Selected Varieties. M =onager, Mr. H. J. Hitcuins. Caliban ... Ariel MATINEES

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NAVY AND ARMY. Froniusptece: Lady Margaret Hamilton-Russell . : Live diith of kvents A Lhe /oyal Tour in Capital of the Country : i wiri in the Sale-room J é ‘ che Motor: On Highway and Seaway On the Links ‘ % A The Parisians of Paris— Sociely Critics . The United Service Club The Traveller— Winter Sports in the Tyrol Christmas in the London Strects India: Benares, the Religious THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. CONTENTS. . PAGK. PAGE. 345 Political Pen Pictures— 346, 348 Jn and Out of Parliament : : , « 367: Plays and Players. : : ‘a : - 370 - 347 Toy Books Old and New— 349. 374 The Nursery Literature of Long Ago 372 a 6350 Christmas Customs of Long go ‘ , « 373 354 Literary Notes ‘ 3 ; A . vin. Leaves from a Collector's Note-book— - 360 No. LXXI11.—Dutch Tiles: Old and - 361 and Counterfeit 5 F ; j js xe Two Popular Revivals r ‘ ‘ ; 2 xl 365 Fashions of To-day and To-morrow « SIV. 360 Here, There, and Everywhere : ; . * Vi. TO LIBRARIES, CLUBS, HOTELS, Etc. A Reading Case for THe Kine can be had post free on application to the Publishers, George Newnes, Limited, _ HOTELS. ENGLISH HOTELS. | TORQUA (Population 33,625).— PREMIER HEALTI: | RESORT. Unrivalled climate. Warm in and sheltered walks. winter. Sunshine-land. Charming drive Irreproachable water supply and perfect | TORQUAY, [seers cree cere, sad aie 320 acres of public gardens. Piers musical attractions. Medicated baths of al! kinds. Express trains from all parts. | For Illustrated Descriptive Books of Torquay, apply FREDK S. HEX, Town Clerk. LONDON. DE VERE HOTEL, Facing Rensingtee Palace, rom = tos. per day. BROADWALK HOTEL De Vere Gardens, Kensington, From 9s. per day. BOURNEMOUTH HYDRO. Sunny Site. Overlooking Sea. Every Bath. Residence. EASTBOURNE | ‘THE HYDRO HOTEL.—A select Residential Hotel on South Coast, r2oft. above sea level. Large gardens, close to the | sea. Tennis. Croquet. Bowling Green. Spacious Lounges and Public Rooms. 70 Bedrooms, also Suites, luxuriously furnished, electric light throughout. High-class cuisine. Table d'Hote or a la Carte. Separate tables. Lift. Billiards. Private 'Bus. Nearest to schools and Links. Close to Parades. Motor Garage with repairing Pits. Lit by Electric Light. New Turkish Baths are now open. Week-End Terms. For inclusive Tariff (Illustrated), also Programme of Amuse- ments, address—O. F. Bercaxx, Manager. Telegraphic ‘Address: ‘Hydrotel, Eastbourne." Telephone, No. 143, Eastbourne. Ideal LEAMINGTON SPA. REGENT HOTEL, most charming in the provinces. Re-furnished, redecorated, recherché cuisine. Garage. Hunting stables. FOREIGN HOTELS. BIARRITZ. GRAND HOTEL.— Winter Season.— First-class establish- ment. Splendid situation, facing the sea. Patronised by the elité; rendezvous of English Society. Every comfort; excellent attendance and cooking.—MonTEnaT, Manager. PALERMO. THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT OF THE¢MEDITERRANEAN. GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA. Built and appointed in modern fashion, with perfect sanita- tion. Private and pablle bathrooms on every floor. 250 rooms. French cuisine. Extensive grounds. ICILY'S LEADING HOTEL. Illustrated pamphlet from the Manager, Mr. A. PACHLER, formerly of the Hotel Continental, Paris. - TENERIFFE HAS THE FINEST WINTER CLIMATE IN THE WORLD. HE First-class HOTELS there are: the QUISISANA at Santa Cruz, the AGUERE and CONTINENTAL at La Laguna, and the MARTIANEZ (late Grand) at Port Oratava. All under the Management of C. H. TrexkeL. Prospectus, etc., on application. i SHIPPING. MO°ROCCO, CANARY ISLANDS, and MADEIRA LINE OF STEAMERS ; 24 days for 20 guineas,—For particulars write Messrs. Forwoop Bros., 46, St. Mary Axe, E.C. (Eastern Pyrenees, France.) VERNET-LES-BAINS tierce Winsee sem A mild Winter climate and sub-tropical vegetation (palms. etc.). Unique asa Winter cure for rheumatism and gout, neurasthenia, diseases of the respiratory organs, anamia, chlorosis, etc. The waters (sulphurous sodic) are celebrated for their remarkable curative properties, and the Baths (con- nected on every floor with the hotels) are perfectly installed, Casino, shooting (izard, partridge, hare), fishing For Illustrated English Brochure, apply to KiecHLe Bros., Vernet-les-Bains, Pyr. Or., France. Southampton Street, Strand. London, W.C. BOULTON & PAUL,” HORTICULTURAL NORWICH . BUILDERS, CONSERVATORIES. Designed to Suit any Situation, EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. The Charmingly situated Seaside Resort on the Dorsetshire Coast EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. Unequalled for its Marine and Land Excursions. Golfing and Fishing. EYMOUTH. WEYMOUTH. Temperature higher than that of any other Seaside Resort. See daily reports. THE WINTER PALACE HOTEL, CIMIEZ, NICE. PERFECT SITE, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION. Terms, etc., on application to the Managing Director, JOS. AGID. MAGNA CIDER. “The Sparkling Wine cf Somerset.” A delicious appetising beverage. Guaranteed yenuine apple juice. Declared by Lancet absolutely pure, Strongly recom- mended by doctors in case of Gout, Rheumatism, and Obesity, Brut Cider a speciality. Send 22s. for specimen case, containing # doz. quarts of Speciality and 1 doz. quarts of a sweeter blend or 25s. for 2 doz. pints of each quality. Carriage, bottles, and cases included.—MAGNa Crper Co., Marston Magna, Somerset. MEDICAL GALVANISM HAS CONQUERED some of the most obstinate com- plaints afterall other remedies have failed. HALE'S IMPROVED ELECTRIC BELTS and ‘ . BATTERIES for wearing next the body without ‘ : : ~< blistering or injuring the skin. These appliances are E 2 PERFECT GENERATORS OF ELECTRICITY, HEATING APPARATUS. Blinds, and are most comfortable in wear. Price One Guinea, JRHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, ‘LUMBAGO, and GOUT are speedily REMOVED by this powerful Agent. ELECTRIC BELT and SUSPENSOR, for MEN, for WARICOCELE, Nervous Exhaustion, Bladder Weakness, etc. Pamphiets Gratis. Consultations Free. HALE & SON, Medical Galvanists, 117, CHANCERY LANE, ' ONDON, Greenhouse Fittings, etc., supplied. rice 42s. ebility, and “MYT Own” THE PERFECT TOBAC A Superb Mixture of Matchless Tobacco. Sold in 202, £1b,, #1b., and 1-1b, Tins. 6/8 per Ib. Post Free. ‘Mexdolla’ Mexican Cigars of the Choicest Mexi- can Leaf raised upon Virgin Soil from Picked Leaves of the young ‘Tobacco Plant. PASTILLES. t EVANS’ PAS- “rive immediate relief in Hoarseness, Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Asthma, Bronchitis, le to a formula of the Liverpool Throat Hospital. EVANS? *SEEEKHC ro ‘Tnroat: Trouble, vocalists and public speakers; all such should have them always to ensure being in perfect voice. Write for sample and mention “The Kin, Sole nd Vendors — EVans Sons Lescher & Webb, Ld., Liverpool & London. Sold by all Chemistsand Drugyists at 1/-and 4/6 per Box. Price 25/- per 100, post free. Shipped direct from Vera Orus by FREDK. WRIGHT, (Cigar Importer, Cheltenham: 112, High 8t.; Gloucester: The Cross; and.Bath: 17)Northgate, 30 times more nutritious than milk. PLASMON THE MAINSTAY OF LIFE. “Added to all Foods raises the nutritive value enormously." Lancet.

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Der. 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. Head Office: ll, So. Exchange Place, Glasgow. J. H. ROGER, Proprietor. LESSEE OF H.M. CUSTOMS (No. 15) BOND, James Watt Street, CLASCOW. Special Quotations to Golf Clubs. “COLONEL BoGEy” WHISKY. Guaranteed 7 Years Old. 42/- per Dozen. Carriage Paid. THE LINKS, BOURNEMOUTH. BOURNEMOUTH. HOTEL MONT DORE. Wirtnin Two Minutes’ Wack oF Gorr Links. TUNBRIDGE WELLS. | THE SPA HOTEL, FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND LUXURY. Surrounded by its own Park of 65 acresand with splendid views over the Common. One hour from London BATHS 1 minute's walk from Golf of every description, including Links. TURKISH, SWIMMING, Handsome Public Rooms, including a LOUNGES and AND ELECTRIC LICHT. MASSEURS and MASSEUSE. BIJOU THBATRE. Garage. Lift. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowlin; Greens. Warmed to a temperature of 60° in Winter. Postal Telegraph Office in Hotel. Telephone 56. erms from MANAGER. CLEVEDON (Somerset). SEASIDE HYDRO HOTEL. Holiday, Health, and Pleasure Resort. Near Golf Links and Pier. Good centre for excursions by road, rail, or sea. Resident Physician, Fine Baths. Liberal Table. Sucket ary, Hydro, Clevedon, Somerset. LELANT, ST. IVES BAY, CORNWALL (close to golf links and station).—Furnished HOUSE, with plate and linen, to LET; two large sitting rooms, six bedrooms, one dressing room, bathroom.—" T.H.H.," “Evelyns,"" Uxbridge SOUTHWOLD (best position on the Common; close to Golf Links).—To be LET, well Furnished, the pretty and artistic HOUSE known as “Link's Cottage," containing square hall, two sitting and large recreation rooms, servants’ sitting room, seven bedrooms (fourteen beds), bath-room ; electric light and telephone.—Apply to Mrs, Koninson, on Propertys y CaaS ON THE BOURNEMOUTH LINKS. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, Breconshire. LAKE HOTEL. The Hotel, standing about 7ooft. above the sea level, is situated on the Eppynt Hills, looking down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. The Golf Links of the Llangammarch Wells Golf Club, the lake, two miles of river fishing, splendid scenery and picturesque woods, are within the Hotel grounds and Estate, which cover an area of about 600 acres. Shooting over thousands of acres is reserved for visitors, pheasants are reared. Visitors are welcomed by the Golf Club, a professional being constantly, in, attendance. | The Barium Springs give relief in cases of Chronic Disease of the Heart, Gout, Rheu- matism, etc, ‘The Hotel is ten minutes from the Li march Wells Station, L. & N.W. Ry., and can be reached from Shrewsbury and Swansea in two, hours, Liverpool and Man- chester in four-and-a-half hours, Birmingham and Potteries in five hours, and London in five-and-a-half hours. Friday to Tuesday Tickets at reduced fares ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. THE SUSSEX HOTEL. Alight at West Marina or West St. Leonards Stations. High-class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen. Due South, facing Sea. Most select and quiet of Promenade. Com- fortable Public Rooms, consisting of Cottee Room, Reading and Drawing Room, Smoking and Billiard Room. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hydraulic Passenger Lift. Electric Light throughout. Warmed in Winter. Table d'Hote, Separate Tables, at 7. Nearest Hotel to New Golf Links. Motor Car Stabling. Petrol supplied.—Under the personal supervision of Proporeror THE LINKS, BLUNDELLSANDS. GREAT YARMOUTH. ROYAL HOTEL. This Old Established Family Hotel has been greatly Enlarged and entirely Re-modelled. THE DECORATIONS, ELECTRIC FITTINGS, AND COMPLETE RE-FURNISHING, by Marte & Co., of London. A Spacious New PALM GARDEN for Outdoor Luncheons and Dinners. Golf Links within easy distance. | Fishing in the Broads, | ‘Larifi extremely moderate, BEXHILL-ON-SEA. HOTEL RIPOSO. Motor Garace. Inspection Pit. Delightfully situated on Sea Front, two minutes from Golf Links. Recognised as being one of the most perfectly appointed Private y Hotels on the South Coast. New Entrance Lounge. Billiards; Electric Light; Separate Tables. Thoroughly comfortable Smoking Room. Private Suites, with Bathroom, at moderate terms. Week-End Tickets, including 1st Class Return Railway Fare, Hotel Accommodation, and Full Board, Saturday to Monday, 35/-; Friday to Monday, 42/-. To be obtained from Thos. Cook, Ludgate Circus, or any of their offices. Resident Proprietress, Mrs. GIBSON. Telephone, 8 Bexhill. Telegrams: ‘' Riposo, Bexbill."" SEATON BEACH HOTEL, SEATON, DEVON. First-class Family Hotel, stands on the Esplanade and commands an uninterrupted view of the whole of the magnifi- cent bay between Berry Head and the Billof Portland; peosatly rebuilt, new heating arrangements, sanitation perfect; sea and river fishing, golf, tennis, and croquet. Within five minutes’ walk of the railway station, four hours and a quarter from Waterloo, Special terms for Winter visitors. Two patina greens in the Hotel Garden; Badminton played in the jotel during the Winter. Misses E. A. and C. C. SMITH, Proprietors. BEXHILL. THE SACKVILLE. WELL-PREPARED GoLF Links oF 18 Hores ciose To Hotet. SPECIAL TERMS TO GOLFERS. Magnificent Coast & Marine Views from Hastings to Beachy Head. For ‘iculars of through train service tothe Midlands and the North see Great Central Company's Time Tables, which can be consulted at this Hotel. Telegrams: “ Sackville, Bexhill." Telephone: 10, Bexhill. THE GOLF LINKS, CHERTSEY. | LEIGH-ON-SEA (Essex). GRAND HOTEL. Standing within its own Grounds, and facing Sea. Close tothe Rochford Golf Links. Lawn Tennis Courts. Large Ball Room for Banquets and Wedding Breakfasts. Large Billiard Saloon (two of Burroughes & Watts' best tables). Bathrooms on every Floor. Under the Patronage of the Earl of Onslow, and the Hon. Rupert and Lady Guinness. Within 45 minutes of London, and within easy distance of Westcliit-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea. Healthy, Bracing Air. Good Bathing, Fishing Shooting. and Yachting. Landau, 2s. 6d. per hour. Good Stabling. Board and Residence: Terms, 2 guineas per week, according toroom. Week-end, 1 ignines- From 30s. Winter Months. Our Carriages will meet all trains on receipt of Wire from intending Visitors. Telegraphic Address: “Grand, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.""—W. J. PARTRIDGE (late of the principaliGoldfields of the World), No expense has been spared to make the Sanitary arrangements perfect. FARNHAM, SURREY, Within easy access of London. THE BUSH HOTEL. Moderate Tariff. Special Week-End Terms for Golfers, inclusive of table d’héte dinner. Saturday until Monda: morning, £1 18. The Golf Links (nine holes; eighteen wi be opened very shortly) are beautifull: situated, two miles from the town, are very quiet and secluded, and always playable | being on’ sand. Rates for advertising in the a’ ox« can be had on application to the ApvT, ManaGer, Geo. Newnes, LTD., 5-12, Southampton St.,Strand, W.C, iv.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. ___THE GOLFERS’ GUIDE. as PNEUMATIC | GOLF BALL WINS 1-2-8383 AT TOLEDO. The Championship of the Ohio Professional Golfers took place at the Inverness Golf Club, Toledo, October 20th. The Prize Winners all played THe PNeumatic. Here | is the score—read it yourself. FgSTPRUE THE PNEUMATIC. W. C. Sherwood, ‘Akron ~ 321) | Teena Ze |THE PNEUMATIC. THE PNEUMATIC. THIRD PRIZE (W. H. Way Cleveland —327) Sherwood won the Championship by making the last round of nine holes in 36 strokes. This has been equalled only once on the course—by Gilbert Nicholls, of Denver, who also plays The PNeumatic. YOU CANNOT CUT OR GASH IT. TRY IT. It will improve your score and save your pocket. PRICE 24s. per doz. Postage 4d. extra. GEIPEL & LANGE, Vulc n Works, St. Thomas St., Southwark, S.E. SUNNINGDALE GOLY Links. ASCOT. THE BERYSTEDE. SOUTH ASCOT. Among the Pines (Greenand Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer). «Is it a Private House or an Hotel?’ is the question I asked myself. Our rooms were not only twice the size of ordinary hotel ‘ooms, but were furnished and pppointed as only rooms are in the famous Country Houses of the best people— sumptuous, elegant, and in perfect taste, with fine genuine old furniture, and flowers and dainty nen. The whole house, with its grand staircase, its lovely terrace, its well-rolled croquet and tennis lawns, its beautifully kept gardens, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, and 30 acres of lovely pine woods, its model tarm (perfect in its way), is an ideal home, and perfect in every detail. The coking 04 service are the best I have ever met with in England. ere is no charge for billiards, or baths, or lights, or attendance, and less than at most of the best hotels. The above is not exaggerated. It is the desire of the pro- prietors to make a new departure. ‘‘ The Berystede" is quite remarkable in every way. It is a most beautiful country house, situate in most beautiful country, near the Sunningdale Golf Links, a few minutes’ walk from the station, with excellent hunting, and one hour from Town.—For further particulars ap ly to the MANAcEREss, The Berystede Hotel, Ascot. ‘elephone 29, Ascot. et the charges were much Rates for advertising in the above can be had on application to the Apvr, MaNaGER, Gzo. NeEwngs, Tue Links, WaitLey Common. CHERTSEY. CROWN HOTEL. Under Patronage Chertsey Golf Club, and Headquarters Chertsey Trout Re-stocking Association. “ Old Times" Coach stops. Ordinary daily. Telephone No. o1g6 Chertsey. H, R. Cox, New Proprietor. BOSCOMBE. ‘THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. WINTER GARDEN, 3ooft. long. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS. Most Moderate Tariff, specially revised, on application to Manager, or to the BURLINGTON and BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTELS, LONDON. Telephone 750. SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK. THE SHERINGHAM HOTEL, Apjorninc Gotr Links (18 HOLES). Larcest Hore In SHERINGHAM. Open all the year round. Handsome Dining Hall, 67ft. long. ‘Numerous spacious Suites of Rooms commanding beautiful Sea and Land Views. Billiard and Smoking Rooms. Excellent and Improved Sanitary arrangements. Extensive Private Grounds. Lawn tennis, croquet. First-class Stables. Accommodation for Motors and Cycles. Through Trains from King's Cross, Peterborough, | Birmingham, Leicester, etc. Telegrams - “ Sheringham Hotel, Sheringham.” National Telephone: No. 3. F, Evens, Manager. ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA. WHITE LION. THE OLDEST FAMILY HOTEL. Facing the Sea, with a frontage of 200ft. Two new wings added, furnished by Marte & Co. Private Suites, Bed Sitting Rooms, Ladies’ Drawing Room, Coffee Room (separate tables), Billiard Room. MoperaTeE TariFF. Special Terms for Golfers and Families during the Winter months. Perfect Sanitary arrangements. Hotel "Bus meets Trains. Open all the year. Mrs. E, BEATTON, Proprietress. CLACTON-ON-SEA.—*'The Towers’ Private Hotel. Accommodation for over roo guests. Large lawns f tennis, bowls, and juet. Close to golf links. ‘The Towers"’ occupies the best position on the cliffs, facing sea, due south All public rooms and most bedrooms overlook the sea and the rivate lawns.—Under the direct supervision of the proprietors Eivruenaow & Harris. BeyRNEMouTH CENTRAL. — Brinklea, Residential Hotel.— Beautiful Grounds. Nearest to Golf Links. Most Central, top of Richmond Hill, on now favourite East Cliff. Swimming Bath, Covered Fives Court, Tennis, Croquet, Library, Billiards. Moderate Terms en pension, Separate Tables. Tariff on application.—Mrs. C. M. Carrett. Telephone, otos2. DEAL, adjoining Sandwich. SOUTH EASTERN HOTEL. The Deal Links adjoin the Sandwich Links, which together arethefinest in England, Combined Rail and Hotel Tickets are issued by the S.E. and C. Railway Co. from their London Stations to Deal as follows :— Frrst Class. Friday to Monday 212 6 Friday to Sunday 200 Saturday to Monday 200 These tickets are available by any train on days mentioned, from October to June inclusive, Christmas, Easter, and Whit: suntide excepted. Please write for Special Daily Terms to Golfers. Electric Light. Tift. Garage. Omnibus meets traing ON BLUNDELLSANDS Links. CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. One mile from Conway Station (main line). The most beautifully situated and daintily uipped in the Principality. Not the conventional Hotel, ut furnished asa Mansion on a large scale. Private Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms en suite. Luxurious Drawing Room, Smoking Lounge, Promenade, Corridor. Billiard Room, Theatre and Ball Room, with spring floor. GOLF LINKS ONE MINUTE FROM DOOR. Tennis, Croquet, and Putting Lawns, Boating, Fishing. Illustrated Booklet and Tariff on application to— Mrs C. A. BAILEY. Telephone, 25. Telegrams: ‘Oakwood Conway." ZURICH.—DOLDER GRAND HOTEL, First-class English frequented house in extensive well-wooded groun 1» 2,000ft. above sea level. Golf links in front of the hotel; tennis; motor- ing centre. Electric Tram and funicular service with Zarich Central Station (25 min.). Electro-magnetic therapeutical treat- ment (E. K. Muller's method).—Manager, E. Dig:aann. Vv. ‘Tue Links, WesTON-SUPER-MARE. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Is the healthiest and most invigorating watering place in the world, THE GRAND ATLANTIC (10 minutes’ walk from Golf Links) Is the principal and Leading Hotel. It stands in four acres of ornamental grounds directly facing the sea. It contains 130 sumptuously appointed rooms, including the most beautiful and Oriental Hall Lounge in the Kingdom. Hydraulic Lift, and every modern improvement and comfort. The Tariff is strictly moderate. Excellent Lock-up Motor House and Inspection pit. Apply Manacer. Felegraphic Address— ATLANTIC, WESTON-SUPER-MARE." National Telephone, No. 11, BARTON-ON-SEA, HANTS. BARTON COURT HOTEL Nine-and-a-half miles from Bournemouth facing the Needles, Isle of Wight. MAGNIFICENT GOLF LINKS ADJOINING HOTEL GROUNDS ON THE CLIFFS, Three Acres of Private Lawns commanding uninterrupted Sea views. The most picturesque Hotel on the South Coast. Moderate and Inclusive Terms; also Friday to Monday Terms. Telegrams—" Barton Horer, New Mitton.” FRINTON-ON-SEA. THE GRAND HOTEL. Charmingly situated on the picturesque cliffs of this select and healthy watering place, noted for its bracing atmosphere Fine Sands for Bathing. Good Boating. Pleasure Steam boat Excursions, etc. MaauniricenT Gotr Links aDjoinING THE HoTEL Every modern comfort. Luxuriously furnished throughout. Special cuisine. Table d'hote, Finest wines, spirits, liqueurs etc. Moderate Week-end Winter Terms for Gollers. Ropert G. SerrexrikLp. Ltp., 5-12, Southampton St., Strand, W.C,

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Dec. 80th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY Nocturne, Op. 37. No 2 As played by Paderewski. Peer Gynt Suite As interpreted by the Veteran Composer himself. AND PRINCE GEORGE OF GREECE Halepa, 10th Nov., 1905. Paganini Etude, No. 2 Liszt. As played by Arthur Friedhein, the master’s favourite pupil. Air de Ballet Chaminade. Played according to Madame Chaminade’s own interpretation. 2; Dear Sirs, Please send on address H.R.H. Prince George of Greece, High Com- missioner for Crete, 6 tins of Craven Mixture. Yours truly, To Carreras, C. LEMFESSIS, R.H.N. London. A.D.C. to H.R.H 1, that name. It has been the favourite Mixture “‘ Craven "' was invented by the third Earl of for 40 years, and is now smoked throughout the world. It is the highest example of perfection in blending. To-day its success lies in the fact that for Quality and delicate Aroma it has no equal. CARRERAS, Ltd., London. AN you imagine a more pleasing or fascinating pursuit than playing through the above programme. WHEN SELECTING FROM YOUR JEWELLERS A PATENT GOLD ‘SELF-CLOSING BRACELET BE SURE THAT YOU GET SAUNDERS @® SHEPHERD’S. This need not be an arbitrary programme. It is merely given as an example of the Pianola’s répertoire. There is but one instrument in the whole THe Unsunpasseo realm of musical invention that makes it Ontainar sis BEAUTY OF: possible for everyone to render music accord- Make. Sera ing to the interpretation of recognised Wor«mansuip. ape: authorities. s Remember that you are enabled to play the AS WATCH BRACELETS THEY ARE IDEAL. pieces not as they might have been played by Nim. Savery Bracolet stamped ineide with trade Mark.* FLEXINE.: Paderewski, Grieg, &c., but as they actually Wholesale only—Saunpers & SHEPHERD, Ltp., Lonpon. have been played and specially interpreted by them for the Metrostyle Pianola. In London the Metrostyle Pianola can be purchased only at Aolian Hall. It costs £63; and if you care to, you can avail yourself of our part-payment system. Alyy, NVEp Ge Wars reany cor OPP Rag cpino ie In any case do not forget to write for full particulars, specifying Catalogue Q. The Orchestrelle Company, JEOLIAN HALL, Bech Razor in 0 Gase. BLACK HANDLES, 5/6. IVORY HANDLES, 7/6, PLEASURE TO USE- ‘Wholesale: OSBORNE, GARRETT & Co,, London, W, 135-6-7, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W vi.

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THE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY.) (DECEMBER 40th, 1305. THE UNITED SERVICE CLUB. HE KING AND HIS NAVY & ARMY. A WEEHKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY, THE SALON ' AND THE SERVICES. Vor. XXI. No. 465. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1905. Price 6p. i ES SS A a A a a ae <P SEE tah Ob a LS EOE TTL LS Be IES OTE EE Ae LADY MARGARET HAMILTON-RUSSELL. Lady Margaret Hamilton-Russell, better known to golfers as Lady Margaret Scott, was the first Lady Champion, a title which she held for three consecutive years. At present she holds the Ladies’ Championship of Switzerland. (From a copyright photograph.)

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Dec. 30th, 1905, EDITORIAL. TO CONTRIBUTORS. — The Editor will be pleased to receive for consideration photographs and literary contributions. Contributors are requested to place their names and addresses on their MSS., and on the backs of photographs, which should be care/ully packed and accom- panied by descriptions of their subjects. The Editor will not be responsible for the return of artistic or literary contributions which he Vol. XXI. No. 465. THE KING. & AND HIS NAVY AND ARMY. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL FOR SOCIETY THE SALON AND THE SERVICES. Saturday, Dec. 30, 1905. AND HIS EDITORIAL. desired that rejected If it is THE KING dhocrate ree st alee sufficiently stampedand directed label must be enclosed for the purpose. THE KING is om sale throug )ioul Great Britain and Ireland, ani may be obtained at all railway and other Bookstalls. The Pub- lisher would advise subscribers to THE KING to order the paper regularly from a local Bookseller or Newsagent; but should any may not be able to use, and = the receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication in THE KING alone will be recognised as acceptance. Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to yveturn those contribu- tions which he does not require. T he HE KING AND MR. BALFOUR.— | The rumour that early in the New Year King Edward will pay a visit to Mr. Balfour at Whittingehame is probably not without foundation, and the ex-Prime Minister's Scotch home would be proud to welcome the King under its hospitable roof. It is characteristic of Mr. Balfour that the only honour he should have asked for himself on his retirement should be the Windsor uniform. This distinctive dress for Ministers and Officers of State was designed by the Prince Consort for their use when in attendance on the Sovereign, and the blue shell-jacket with swallow tails is a well-known feature of many functions, includ- ing those which do not come under the heading of “State.” The late Lord Salisbury, after serving as Prime Minister, also received permission to wear the uniform, and other prominent officials were similarly honoured. But the number is naturally restricted, and the distinction is one to be coveted. Tue KING anp THE STAGE.— Next week Mr. Joseph Arnold Cave will enter the Charterhouse as the guest of the King. His Majesty, with his wonted kindili- ness and discrimination, made all the necessary arrangements for the veteran actor, the one-time manager of the Marylebone Theatre, of the old Vic, and of the Alhambra, to enter the Brotherhood as speedily as pos- sible and under the most favour- able conditions, and thus the old gentleman, who began his stage career at the age of nine,and who has, indeed, in his time played many parts, will be enabled to spend his declining years in peace and comfort. King Edward, when Prince of Wales, knew Mr. Cave quite well, and was a frequent visitor to the Alhambra, at a time when Mr. Cave was striving to win for that theatre the reputation it had lost. King Edward, ever to the fore in any movement that seemed to him likely to be Editorial Offices—20, TAVISTOCK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. Telegraphic Address—"* RuRICOLIST,” LONDON. Telephones—No. 2,748 GERRARD, AND 7,961 CENTRAL. Advertisement and Publishing Offices—7-12, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STKAND, W.C. MARE, of benefit to the stage, gave Mr. Cave both moral and personal support then, as he has done again now. There are few keener playgoers in London than King Edward, and none of the self-styled earnest students of the drama is half so earnest. appreciative critic, the King A keen but MISS ELLALINE TERRISS AND MR. SEYMOUR HICKS In the popular musical comedy, ‘ Bluebell in Fairyland,'’ which was revived at the New Aldwych Theatre on Saturday last. (From a copyright pho.ozraph by Messis, Koulsham and tsanfield ) has done for the drama what Queen Alexandra has done for opera. THe Duke oF CoNNAUGHT AND SovuTH Arrica.—The tour of the Inspector-General of the Forces through South Africa will last 346 difficulty be experienced in obtain- ing the paper, reference should be at once made to him. The Editor would be much obliged if photographers and others sending groups would place the name o/ each person on the pictures so as to plainly indicate to which figure each name refers. March of Hvents. PER PER TERRAM. some four months, and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught will not, therefore, be back in England until after the Prince and Princess of Wales. Princess Patricia has gone with her father and mother to South Africa, and from that end of the world will no doubt send long and very interesting letters to her sister in Stockholm. Another of the family will also be en voyage at about the same time, as Prince Arthur is leaving for Japan shortly to invest the Mikado with the Order of the Garter. On his way back he will travel incognito through Canada, and will also visit Newfoundland. He will be entertained at the leading centres of the Dominion, including the capital. The Colonies just lately have received many visits from members of the Royal family, and it cannot but be supposed that these visits will tend to solidify and quicken the already strong affection of the Colonists for the Throne. Any- thing which does that is for the benefit of the Empire, and to further that aim every member of the British Royal House is prepared and anxious to do his or her utmost. Tue KinG ano THE Navy.— Busy though he was with prepa- rations for Christmas and the holidays, King Edward found time last week to visit the studio of the Chevalier Martino, the Marine Painter in Ordinary to his Majesty, to inspect some pictures that the artist has in hand illustrative of the life of Nelson. Few marine painters of the age have a more telling brush than the Chevalier de Martino, and there will naturally be much curiosity to see these pictures when they are on exhibition. The life of Nelson is a subject which has tempted many painters and many illustrators, as may have been seen in our pages during the last few months, and the quaint set of pictures which we published so recently is but one of a large number of similar collections, all designed originally as illustra- tions to books and subsequently sold in sheets.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. THE ROYAL TOUR IN INDIA. BENARES, THE RELIGIOUS CAPITAL OF THE COUNTRY. THE MANIKARANIKA GHAT, BENARES. The Ghats, or flights of steps, leading down to the river are one of the famous sights of tt ient city, which the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit early in the New Year. The one in the picture is a celebrated place of resort for Hindu pilgrimag d is considered the most sacred in the place. Just above the steps is the Manikaranika Well, and next it is the temple of Tarkeshwara, below which the boJies of Hindus are burned. During an eclipse of the sun the well is visited by millions of pilgrims. (From a copyright photograph by Messrs, Fohnston and Hoffmann.)

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Dec. 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS THE MARCH OF EVENTS. THE NEW ARMOURED CRUISER ‘‘ BLACK PRINCE.’’ This new first-class cruiser, which is one of the latest additions to the Fleet, has done very well on her trials, and greatly exceeded her estimated speed of 22 3 knots. During the eight-hours’ tull-power trial, which was recently made off Plymouth, a mean speed, on the measured mile, of 23°66 knots was reached, so that the ‘' Black Prince’’ will be one of the fastest cruisers in the Service. After the gun trials, the vessel will proceed to the Thames Ironworks to be completed ‘for commission H.M.S. ‘*EXMOUTH,’’ FLAG-SHIP OF THE CHANNEL FLEET. During the present year a great improvement has been made in the marksmanship of the British Navy. It is evident that the British Naval authorities fully recognise the great importance of accurate shooting, a fact which was clearly cemonstrated during the late Russo-Japanese War. The ‘‘ Exmouth," flag-ship of Sir Arthur Wilson, secured the first place in the results of the gun-laying tests, with a score of 127°78. (From copright photographs by Cribb, and Gale und Polden,) 348

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. A SEASONABLE PICTURE. A CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. Painted and engraved by J. R. Smith, and published in 1790. (From a very rare mezzotint printed in 5, now in the possession of Mr, F, Pollard, 5, Spur Street, W.) 349

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Dec 30th, 1904, THE KING. AND HIS The Motor: On Highway and Seaway. N the eve of the may be New Year it of interest to review the progress which has been made in the automobile movement during the past twelve months. Looking back, it would seem that the year 1905 has been marked by two important characteristics ; in the first place, the widespread recognition by all classes that the motor-car is the vehicle of the immediate future, and, secondly, the growing confidence in the merits of the British- built. machine. No trustworthy figures are available; but, judging from the registration of returns, and the evidence of one’s senses, it is probably within the mark to say that the number of motor-vehicles in actual use has increased by.50 per cent. during the period in question, while the rush of orders that have poured in upon the makers during the last few weeks, show that the rate of increase during the coming year will be only limited by the output of the workshops. The motor- car has ceased to be regarded as a fine- weather toy for the man of large means and mechanical tastes, and is at last taking up its proper position as a swift, convenient, and trustworthy means of locomotion, either in the towns or in the country. The man who buys a car to-day has, in the majority of cases, no particular enthusiasm for the automobile in itself, and little desire to master the intricacies of his machine. He has made the change from horses because he has come to recognise the enormous advantage to be gained, and it is in this general recognition of its utilitarian aspect that the movement has gained so enormously in strength during the past twelve months. On the other hand, it cannot be claimed that the prejudice against which the motorist has had to fight for many years past has shown counties unnecessary efforts have been made to obtain the greatest possible number of convictions, by means of traps set on open and deserted roads, where no possible danger could arise from a breach of the speed limit, a Royal Commission to enquire into the working of the Motor-car Acts, and other matters affecting the well-being of auto- mobilism. The Commissioners have examined a very large number of witnesses, representing \ NEW DEVELOPMENT OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY. An armoured motor-car built by a Viennese firm for the Austrian Minister of War. Observe the Maxim gun in the turret These excesses on the part of the less enlightened local authorities, which often bear strong resemblance to a conspiracy to relieve the rates at the expense of the harmless motorist, have, nevertheless, served a useful TRAVELLING ACROSS COUNTRY. This picture shows how easily the armoured car can be manceayred over broken ground, any marked diminution. It has taken the form in many districts of a campaign of deliberate persecution by the police, who, there is little doubt, have been influenced by the hostility of the older and more conservative residents in their neighbourhood. In two or three purpose in drawing attention to the present unsatisfactory state of the law. Prominent men throughout the country have denounced the injustice which is being done to motorists of every class, and the Government, recog- nising the urgency of the matter, appointed (From copyright photographs bv Alpert and Lacrotx, Milan.) 350 various interests, and, it is hoped, will shortly issue a preliminary report. What recommen- dations they may make, it is impossible even to guess, but it is generally believed that they will advise legislation which will permit of higher speeds on open country roads than the present Act allows. In any event, the move- ment is daily gaining recruits from those who are called upon to administer the law, and with a greater familiarity with the motor-car on the part of the magistrates, one may reasonably leok forward to some attempt on their part to discriminate between careful and inconsiderate drivers. On the sporting side of the movement, the year has been an eventfulone. Although there has been no decrease in the number of first- class racing fixtures, the past twelve months have witnessed a strong growth of opinion hostile to speed events such as the Gordon Bennett Cup. The ultimate decision in the matter must largely rest with the French Club, whose attitude of late has been strangely inconsistent. Early in 1905 it announced that it was dissatisfied with the conditions of the Cup race, and intended to organise and run concurrently with that historic contest another race in which the French makers should be entitled to a larger number of entries than the other competing nations. The English and German Clubs protested vigorously, and a con- ference was held in Paris, which resulted in the French Club abandoning its scheme, although it definitely declined to take any part in the Gordon Bennett Cup in future years. As everyone knows, Théry on a Richard-Brasier, for the second year in succession, won both the French Eliminating Trials and the Cup itself. The race was held on the Auvergne Circuit, the most difficult and dangerous course ever selected for such a purpose, but to the

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NAVY AND ARMY. general ‘surprise no fatal accidents occurred. England, Germany, Austria, Italy, and the United States were the challenging nations, the British team consisting of two Wolseleys and a Napier, who were chosen as the result of Eliminating Trials held in the Isle of Man. Théry’s win was an easy one, though at one time Lancia on a Fiat scemed almost secure of the Cup. The average speed was 47°8 miles an hour, which is extraordinarily high having regard to the nature of the course, and a record in the history of the race. The Ardennes Circuit in August was won by Hemery on a Darracq, who repeated his success by carrying off the Vanderbilt Cup at Long Island last September. The last- named event should have fallen to Lancia on a Fiat, who, after leading for the greater part of the distance, met with an accident for which another competitor was generally held responsible. France, having won the three most important events of the year, might with dignity have retired from further participation in racing, and it was generally anticipated that the French Club would adopt this course. It had washed its hands of the Gordon Bennett Cup, declined to accept the Vanderbilt Cup, and had announced that it would not organise any long-distance race in 1906. Furthermore, it issued the rules for a huge competition for touring cars, and everyone regarded its policy for the future as clearly defined. Within the last fortnight, however, it has, to all appear- ances, completely reversed its decision, and the committee is now said to be searching for a suitable site for a big race to be held next summer. A course in the Forest of Fontaine- bleau has been proposed, and will probably be selected. It is in the shape of a three-leafed clover, and the cars would, therefore, pass the starting point at the junction of the loops three times in each round. The circuit is 85-kilo- métres in length, and would be covered four or five times. It may therefore happen that those who hoped that 1905 would see the last of the great roid contests between high-powered THE KING. Competitions for touring-cars have been at least as numerous asin previous years, although the English Automobile Club has not held anv collective reliability trials. In their place it inaugurated a system by which any car or device connected therewith can be submitted EVENTS OF THE YEAR—MOTOR-BOATS AT Dec, 80th, 1905. makers. It has certainly had the very desirable effect of putting an end to the unofficial trial for the genuineness of which the public had no guarantee. Speed com- petitions were also held by the Automobile Club at Brighton and Blackpool, but there is MONACO, The opening of the exhibition in connection with the races. to a test of any desired duration at any time under the observation of the Club's officials. The agent for the Martini cars in this country was the first to take advantage of the new rules and entered one of his vehicles for a long- distance reliability trial which extended over 4,000 miles. Except for a few defects which were the result of a side-slip, its behaviour was very satisfactory, though hardly equal to that of a Siddeley car which subsequently underwent a 5,000-mile test with a freedom THE WINNER IN THE 40-FT. CLASS AT MONACO. “Napier II." at full speed. racing machines are doomed to disappoint- ment. In this country, at least, it is generally considered that the time. money, and energy absorbed by these events might be more usefully employed in other directions. from involuntary stoppages which was a very convincing proof of the trustworthiness of the modern car. Other trials were held at inter- vals during the year, and the system is apparently increasing in popularity among the 351 little reason to suppose that these meetings, which are practically devoid of utility, and possess little attractiveness as a spectacle, will increase in popularity. The Scottish Automobile Club held its annual trials in May, and in place of the usual run to London arranged a three days’ tour in the Highlands, for which a large entry was received. The cars scoring the highest marks in their respective classes were the 6-h.p. and 12-h.p. Wolselieys and the 2o0-h.p. Ariel, a cup for the most economical car going to the Arrol- Johnston. The most important event of the year, sofar as this country is concerned, was the Tourist Trophy Race, a novel form of compe- tition devised by the Automobile Club for the purpose of encouraging a wholesome type of touring car. The conditions prescribed certain fixed limits for the weight of chassis, body, and load, and required that the distance should be covered on a given allowance of fuel, which was calculated at the rate of one gallon for every 22} miles of the course. The idea was warmly supported by the trade, and the race, which excited a great deal of public interest, was held in the Isle of Man in September. In the result an Arrol-Johnston of an entirely new type proved the winner, its speed for the 208 miles of the course working out at the surprisingly high average of 339 miles per hour. A 20-h.p. Rolls - Royce and another Arrol-Johnston were second and third respectively, and out of forty-two starters eighteen finished on their allowance of fuel. The brilliant success which attended the first Tourist Trophy Race should ensure its becoming an annual fixture of the first importance in the automobile calendar. As a spectacle it is sufficiently exciting to attract a large number of spectators, while the inducement which it offers to makers to improve their engines, car- burettors, and transmission gear will more than justify its continuance. The original rules were admittedly of an experimental nature, and the experience gained in the first race has been taken advantage of for the purpose of amending the regulations for next

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Dec. 20th, 1905. year, Many and other petitions were held in various parts of the hill-climbing com- country during the summer, and of these it is sufficient to say that among the most successful cai were the Daimlers and the Humbers, whose makers devoted THE KING. the} field, and proved that they’ can turn out omnibus chassis which are in every respect equal to the best of the imported machines. Although it has hardly reached the state of perfection attained by the motor-car, the THE RACE FOR THE VANDERBILT CUP, Lancia, on a Fiat, considerable attention to local contests of this nature, The improvements in the mechanism of the motor-vehicle that have been effected during the past year have been confined mainly to matters of detail, and in the majority of instances the casual observer will notice very little difference in outward appearance between the 1g06 types and their predecessors. The sub- ject has been referred to at length in this column in connection with the recent exhibi- tion, and there is no need to set out again the general tendencies in design which they revealed. Generally speaking, it may be asserted that the modern car as turned out by the leading firms in this country and abroad is a luxurious and thoroughly practical vehicle, and there is very little probability of its being ded for several years to come by any supe tation! improvement upon the present conven- tional design. The commercial vehicle, on the other hand, is still in its early stages, and the advance made during the past year has been less than was anticipated. An explanation may doubtless be found in the prosperous condition of the pleasure-car industry, the makers being fully occupied in developing this portion of their business. The Automo- bile Club, indeed, arranged for an exhaustive trial of light commercial vehicles in the autumn, but the entries were so few in number that the competition was postponed to a future occa- sion. The motor-omnibus, however, has proved an exception to the general rule, and the startling suddenness with which it has invaded the London streets, and also made its appearance in the remotest country districts, must be regarded as one of the most notable features of the past The first few vehicles having proved an immediate success, year. a rush of orders ensued, which only one or two foreign firms who had specialised in this branch of the trade for some ye able to satisfy in a_ satisfactory Several British makers, however, have entered rs past were manner. rounding a sharp bend. motor-boat has steadily increased in popularity during the past year. Perhaps the best evi- dence of the advance that has been made is to be found in the fact that the Admiralty is seriously contemplating the adoption of the internal-combustion motor in place of the steam engine and boiler for use in launches, and other small craft in the Navy. Early in the year two new bodies—the Motor Yacht AND HIS the holding of the annual Trials in South- ampton Water. These took place in the early days of August, and, so far as this country is concerned, were the most important motor- boat event of the season. Thirty-three craft of various types competed, as compared with seventeen in the previous year; and though the percentage of non-stop runs showed little im- provement, the all-round behaviour of the boats was appreciably better than in 1904, especially when allowance is made for the very heavy weather experienced on the second day of the trials. Among the most successful makers were Messrs. Thornycroft, the Maudslay Company, Napier, Perman and Co., aud Messrs. Simpson and Strickland, who pitted two of their well- known steam launches against the petrol and paraffin boats. An interesting entry in the class for sea-going yachts was that of a Thornycroft vessel, fitted with a motor driven by producer gas, a form of motive power which is likely to be more widely adopted in the future for motor craft for commercial purposes. Both at home and abroad innumerable races have been held, commencing with the Monaco Regatta in April. The fixtures organised by the Motor Yacht Club and the Motor Boat Club in the Solent and the Thames attracted a very fair number of entries, the amateur owner being well represented. It is somewhat doubtful, however, whether motor-boat-racing possesses the necessary qualities to ensure for it a lasting popularity, and in this country, at least, it is probable that the cruising side of the pastime will prove the mainstay of the motor-boat for pleasure purposes. There are many lessons, however, to be learnt from racing, which has already taught the makers, among other things, that the car engine must undergo many important modifications before it is suitable for marine work. In fact, one of the most noteworthy advances that have been made during the past year has been the increase in the number of firms who construct a type of inotor especially designed to comply with the requirements of the motor-boat. THE GORDON BENNETT RACE. Théry, the winner, at the famous Gendarme Corner. Club and the Motor Boat Club—were formed to safeguard the interests of motor-boat owners and manufacturers, and to promote races and competitions. The former was an offshoot of the Automobile Club, which entrusted to it (From photographs supplied by tie Topical Press Agency.) 352 On several occasions lately I have come across the scouts of the Automobile Associa- tion, and have felt duly grateful for the timely warning they have given of a carefully-laid police trap. When the local sergeant or

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NAVY AND ARMY, inspector goes forth to the highway to gain approval from his superiors and notoriety in the newspapers, no motorist is safe from his clutches. On broad grounds, how- ever, I somewhat doubt the wisdom of this new scheme to thwart the attempts ot the police to enforce, by rough and ready timing THE KING. of the presence of every policeman on the road. In the second place, the Association, so far as I am aware, draws no distinction between the artfully-concealed ambush on a tempting piece of open road and the straightforward attempts of the local constable to check undue speed throngh his village. Dec. 3 th, 1908. insignificant minority to thwart the authorities The absurdity of the present law is becoming more widely recognised every day, but its amendment on reasonable lines is likely to be delayed by any action on the part of motorists which savours of a conspiracy to evade its provisions. methods, the strict letter of an unnecessary law, which is habitually broken by every owner of a motor-car in the land. In the first place, it offers a direct encouragement to the scorcher, who, if the patrols are doing their work in an effective manner, is free to drive at any pace he pleases, secure in the knowledge that he will receive due warning AN EPISODE IN THE GORDON BENNETT RACE. Lancia taking the dangerous turn near Rochefort. (From a photograph supplied by the Topical Press Agency.) The executive of the new body has been challenged to define its policy on this point, but has hitherto refrained from doing so, and, so far as my experience goes, draws no distinction between fair and unfair methods of police supervision. The present moment, moreover, is particularly inopportune for what is in effect an organised attempt by an 353 This driver, the chauffeur to the Queen of Italy, made the fastest time in the first two rounds. The rules have just been issued for a series of most important trials which the Automobile Club will hold, commencing on February 1. The distance to be covered will be 4,000 miles. The trials are open to the manufacturers of tyres, both pneumatic and solid, and either smooth or of the anti-skid variety, lamps, and speedometers. RapiaTor.

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Dec, 30th, 1905, HIS issue of Tue Kino, to the keen regret of all who have been associated with its production, will be the last to be published. Golfers may be interested to know, however, that the pages devoted to golf and incidents on the links will be trans- ferred to Country Life, where the feature of “On the Links" will be continued next week. Looked at from a golfing point of view the new Liberal Govern- ment contains exactly the same number of golfers as the Ministry that has resigned. There is a difference, however, in the quality of the game which the new Cabinet can play, as compared with their pre- decessors in office. In the outgoing Cabinet there were five yolfers— THE KING. On the EDITED BY A. J. me GOLF AT LAKE COMO, By motor-boat is the quickest way to reach the golf links at Lake Como. AND HIS Links. ROBERTSON. fond of relating how excessively keen and inquisitive Mr. Gladstone was in asking all kinds of questions about the clubs, and the use to which they were put, how charmed he was at the graceful sweep of the pro- fessional's swing; but beyond hand- ling and waggling a driver a few times Dunn could not prevail upon Mr. Gladstone to come out on the links and study the drive and the putt with the practical thoroughness of Mr. Balfour when he was taught by the same professional. * The handicap strength of the Unionist golfers, however, is much above that of the incoming Ministers. The Liberal Cabinet has not a scratch player among them—in fact, with the exception of Mr. Gladstone, GOLF AT LAKE COMO. A view of the competitors in the recent driving competition at the opening of the Lake Como Golf Club, Dervio. the Lord Chancellor (despite his 83 vears), Mr. Balfour, Mr. Alfred Lyttelton, Mr. Brodrick, and Mr. Gerald Balfour. In the incoming Cabinet there are also five players— Mr. Gladstone, the Home Secre- tary, Mr. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Captain Sinclair, the Secretary for Scotland, Mr. Lloyd-George, the President of the Board of Trade, and Mr. Sydnev Buxton, the Postmaster-General. In the subordinate offices the Unionists had Mr. H. W. Forster, one of the Lords of the Treasury, Mr. Bonar Law, and Viscount Valentia; while the Liberals fill the subordinate posts with three golfers in Mr. J. A. Pease, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Lough. Though Lord Aberdeen, the new Viceroy of Ireland, knows the game very well, he is not such an active player as Lord Dudley, whom he succeeds at Dublin Castle. It was when Mr. Gladstone was staying with Lord Aberdeen at Haddo that the late Tom Dunn tried to instruct the great Liberal leader how to handle a golf club. Dunn was LAKE COMO GOLF CLUB. Lady Margaret and the Hon. F. Hamilton-Russell, Miss Flambrough, and e Hon. Osmund Scott in the club-house at Lake Como. 354 we all the figures of the new Ministerial handicaps are pretty high. The Unionists, op the other hand, have two very fine scratch players in Mr. Alfred Lyttelton, the late Colonial Secretary, and Mr. H. W. Forster. If the political fortunes of the new Ministry were to be decided by a golf match, then it is certain that Mr. Balfour would have a renewed lease of power. Butthe “ordeal of battle” on the links is not known to the Constitution-—at least, not yet. * * * The Open Championship of Aus- tralia, which was recently played at Melbourne, has been won by D. G. Soutar,an English professional attached to the Royal Sydney Club, with a score for the seventy-two holes of 337. The Hon. M. Scott won the Amateur Championship at the same tournament. * * a There is every prospect that Brid- lington will before long be provided witha golf course. A lease for fifteen years from April 6 next has been acquired from Mr. J. W. Pitt of the

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905, On the Links. Hilderthorpe Hall Estate, situate on the South Cliff, immediately adjoining the Bridlington Borough boundary, and about fifteen minutes’ walk from the railway station, and twenty minutes from the Quay. The estate consists of about 87 acres, together with a mansion house. Arrangements have been made with Mr. J. H. Taylor for laying out the course. For the purpose of providing the requisite funds a company has been registered, with a capital of £2,000 in £1 shares, for the purpose of taking the lease and executing the neces- sary work. Many golfers have arrived at Biarritz for the season. The weather, though mild, is broken. A remarkably fine score was made on December 8 by Arnaud Massey, the French professional, while playing against Captain Cecil Banbury. Massey completed the Biarritz course in 64 strokes, which is 11 strokes better than “ Bogey,” and 2 better than the previous record of 66 made by Massey three years ago. Massey's score was: Out—4, 3, 5, 4, 4, 3545 5 4= 36; H—3, 3, 3) 3) 3 3s 3. 3 4= 28: total, 64. The “ Bogey” score is: Out—4, 4. 5, 4 5s 45 45 59 4= 395 IN—4, 4, 4, 354555 3) 4s 5 = 305 total, 75. THE BRUNTSFIELD COURSE, EDINBURGH. The 17th green on the course of the Bruntsfield Golfing Society, a Scottish Club instituted in 1760 BRUNTSFIELD LINKS GOLFING SOCIETY. ee ERT two Golf Clubs in Saltyr ” (what- V ever that may be!), “their Heads in chief proper between four Golf Balls Argent. Motto in an escroll above the shield, Inde Salus." Such are the arms, and such the motto of the Bruntsfield Links Society, which is a sort of twin to the Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society. Nearly equal in antiquity, the two clubs have experienced very much the same history, and now they dwell side by side in peacetul rivalry in the beautiful old park of Barnton House. The golf is accordingly very much the same on the two courses, though each has its own peculiar difficulties and excellencies. Like Barnton, Bruntsfield is beautifully kept ; indeed, it is a dificult matter to say which course gives a better or more enjoyable game. Even in the THE COURSE AT BRUNTSFIELD. matter of scenery comparison is odious, for if Barnton lies on a prettier bit of the park, it has not the delightful glimpses of the Firth of Forth which gladden the eye of the weary “ three-rounder ” at Bruntsfield. Not much would be gained by taking the reader round the course (even if one were found obliging enough to follow), as the characteristics of this sort of golf are well known and of \ pretty universal recurrence in inland “ park” courses. Bruntsfield has a hill, however, which has two tees and two greens on the top of it, and which is ever alert to catch a sliced ball driven along its ridge, and send it hurtling down its grassy side. Driving from a height is always a pleasing variety. There is no hazard which deserves special mention. The bunkers are of the usual artificial kind, and are well placed on the whole. At the sixth hole there is acircular wood surrounded by a stone wall, but it is really off the course, and, if it is found, it must have been sought in sheer wantonness ; just as it is quite supererogatory to pull into Barnton at the second, though these things do occur. The history of the Bruntsfield Links Society is almost identical with that of its neighbour and friendly rival. The minute books go back BRUNTSFIELD LINKS CLUB. as far as 1787, and the entry for June of that A general view of this picturesquely-situated course adjoining the Burgess at Barnton, Edinburgh. Two of the members playing towards the 7th green. 356

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Dec. 30th, 1905, THE KING. On the Links. AND HIS Playing from the bunker at the ‘Slope [ole '’—a characteristic feature of Gullane course. year, speaking of the club's past, uses the adverb “formerly,” which might include the Stone Age. A minute of 1790, however, is not quite so vague, and gives the club's age as “over thirty years.’ In those days the members played on Bruntsfield Links, now smothered in Edinburgh’s encircling embrace, and held their meetings for business and social purposes in a neighbouring tavern. Like others, the Bruntsfield Society were compelled, in time, to emigrate to Mussel- burgh, and probably some years after they did all their golf there, namely, in the year 1886, when their new club-house was opened. This they were not destined long to inhabit, as they have now been for several years coufort- ably established in the quarters we have already described. The officers of the club are: Captain, Professor John Chiene, C.B.; treasurer, Mr. D. N. Cotton, C.A.; secretary, Mr.G.S. R. Moncrieff; directors, the above oftice-bearers and Messrs. J. M. Somerville Shaw (ex- captain), M. Millar Craig (Gold Medallist), Douglas Currie, P. Greig, James H. Inches, James Macdonald, Cameron MacLeod, H. C. Tillard, and J. Turner. VHE GULLANE COURSE, GOLF AT GULLANE. Mr. J. S. Wilson, the popular secretary of th A fine prospective view of this fine course, with the village and North Berwick Law in the distance. > | sullane Golf Club, snapped while perusing his Kinc. A GROUP OF “YOUNG SCOTS” init heal eae ee? Pacheaia Nh. err SS : es ho See Weg 2 ie an. AT GULLANE EDINBURGH INSURANCE AND BANKING CLUB. MONG the private golf courses recently A acquired around Edinburgh, none is more charming in situation and more convenient in its access to city residents than Duddingston. Duddingston Park is part of the property of the Duke of Abercorn, lving at the base of Arthur's Seat. The park was laid out in the style of an English demesne, dotted with trees, and surrounded by a belt of old timber, which secured the privacy of the tenants of a fine old mansion house. Although at one time a favourite residence of the Abercorn family, it had not been occupied by any member of the family for many years when the Insurance and Banking Club proposed to acquire the park on lease as a golf course. That was a little over ten years ago. Despite some natural reluctance on the part of the proprietor to permit an old and historic property to be invaded by the feet of strangers, the lease was finally arranged satisfactorily for both parties, and the Insurance and Banking Golf Club came into possession of one of the Mr. J. G. Croal, in the great bunker, guarding the 17th green—a difficult shot. 356

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NAVY AND ARMY, On finest pieces of old pasture within easy access of Edinburgh. At the time of its entry upon the lease of the course, the club was unable to secure possession of the classic mansion house, which, built in 1768 from plans by Sir William Chambers, dominates the policy. This elegant building would have made a princely club-house, and, indeed, it is an open secret that less than a year ago the committee had before them proposals to take it over for that purpose. Then, how- ever, as before, the difficulties were found to be insurmountable. The club has flourished. With little expenditure the 120 acres available were laid out in an excel- lent full course of eighteen holes. The turf had not been disturbed probably for centuries, and the gently undulating lie of the ground permitted of natural putting greens at almost every stage. A few of the fine old trees had, of necessity, to be removed. Hazards were not difficult to make, as the groundisby nature sandy; indeed, there seems little doubt that at one time the sea rolled over these pleasant meadow - lands. But Nature had already provided an almost continuous hazard in the form of the Duddingston Burn, which, meandering through the policy, lends itself again and again to utilisation as a hazard. No fewer than nine times in the course of the round has this burn to be crossed, sometimes trom the tee, at others from the approach shot to the putting green. It thus provides a splendid natural hazard. Little wonder that the regular frequenters of this course are invariably THE KING. the may be circumvented—the burn has to be crossed, The putting greens on this course are as near perfection as possible. Most of them are natural, only the roller and the cutting THE DUDDINGSTON COURSE. Mr. J. C. Kose, one of the leading players of the club, driving to the 6th hole. machine having been necessary to put them in order. Thus they have a certain natural variability of level and surface which dis- tinguishes them from the “bowling green” character too commonly associated with Links - adepts of the lofting iron. An artificial hazard Dec. 30th, 1905, inland courses where the putting greens have had to be specially laid down and turfed. The membership of the club is drawn mainly from the insurance and banking offices of Edinburgh, of which, as is well known, there are a large number. With commendable wisdom the originators of the club, foreseeing that summer evenings and Saturday after- noons would be necessarily the most convenient time for play by members of these two profes- sions, decided to admit to mem- bership a non-professional element drawn from the classes who can choose their own time for play. The full membership is 600, and of these about a third are “ out- siders,” that is, are not attached to the insurance or banking pro- fessions. There is an unwritten law that these should, as far as possible, avoid playing at hours when the rush of banking and insurance clerks tends to crowd the course. Special privileges in the way of entry money and subscriptions are enjoyed by the two professions. At the present time the entry money for the non-professional element is five guineas, and in view of this moderate figure, and the acces- sibility and excellence of the course, there has for some time been a large waiting list. The par figure of the round of Duddingston course is 75, but that score has been frequently beaten. ‘The club possesses many fine young players, and seldom does a competition take place without some new talent coming to the front. There are, however, a number of outstanding players who have distinguished The club-house of the Edinburgh Insurance and Banking Club. GOLF AT DUDDINGSTON. Mr. A. S. Johnston putting at the 18th hole. (From copyright photographs by J. Patrick, Edinburgh.) 357

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Dec. 30th, 1905, THE KING, AND HIS On the Links. HERNE BAY GOLF CLUB. (1) Mr. F. Bawcombe, the captain. (2) Mr. T. E. Hory John driving. (5) Mr. J. We and Mr. R. Pembrook, joint hon, secretaries. (3) P. G. Wyatt, the professional, driving. (4) Mr. A. S. {house playing out of an awkward lie. (6) A group of members on the rst tee. 358

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NAVY AND ARMY. themselves in various tournaments. Among these are Mr. J. C. Rose (champion of the club), Mr. George Clark (ex-champion), Mr. A.S. Johnston, and Mr. A.L. Miller. There isa host of scratch men and no less than 160 mem- bers with nine and under of a handicap. In July last Mr. J. C. Rose broke the record of the course with the remarkable score of 67, made up as follows: Out—3, 4. 45 35 35 35 44 5+ 4 = 333 IN— 3 45 4s 4) 3s 4s 3, Sy 4 Total, 67. The shortest hole is 230-yds, and the longest 537-yds. As showing the foursome-playing strength of the club, it emerged victorious in a recent inter-club tournament amongst clubs owning private courses, overcoming such powerful combinations as the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, Mortonhall, and the Edinburgh Burgess. Acelebrated match, made memorable in the Life Association Calendar picture, took place over this course in a blinding snowstorm on March 26, 1898, between the late Lieutenant THE KING Dec. 30th, 1905, On the Links. THE DUDDINGSTON COURSE, A view of the r6th ho'e, showing a fine perspective viev of the course and bunkers. GOLF AT DUDDINGSTON. Mr. T. C. Kay putting at the 7th hole. F. G. Tait and Mr. L. M. Balfour-Melville against Ben Sayers and Willie Auchterlonie, in which the amateurs suffered defeat by 3 and 2. A useful and commodious building was erected close to the starting-place, which has fully provided for the needs of members, especially since considerable extensions were made a few years ago. The club has been fortunate from the outset in having among its office-bearers a number of energetic and indeed enthusiastic gentlemen, including the original captain, Dr. J. Turnbull Smith, whose personal influence was very helpful in initiating the negotiations for the acquisition of the course. He was succeeded in the captaincy by Mr. Duncan MeNéeill, Mr. George M. Low, Mr. T. Hector Smith, and the present captain, Mr. Archibald Hewat. Mr. J. Sanderson was the first hon. secretary. Mr. W. J. Munro, the present secretary, has for many years carried out the duties of his office with conspicuous ability; and no little credit is due to Mr. C. M. Henderson, who has worked on the com- mittee since the initiation of the club, and has devoted much time and labour to its interests. H. M. Knicur. The late mansion house of the Duke of Abercorn in the background Correspondence. DRIVING A “CLEEK HEAD.” To tHE Epiror oF “ THe Kiyo." Sir,—Evil times have, indeed, fallen upon us hapless golfers when Punch has the following: ‘* Then I arose betimes to lave My shining shoulders in the sea, Or in a scarlet surcoat drave The whistling cleek head from the tes!" So long ago as May 4, 1793, the Honourable Company solemnly pronounced: “It is the unanimous opinion of this Company that no member shall play on the links with irons all without the consent of the Captain and Council, and it is recommended by the meet- ing that they will not grant the desire of such application”; and, only the other day, Mr. Laidlay mentioned in the story of his golt that Dr. Almond, the famous headmaster of Loretto, who must, surely, have been a man of profound virtue and piety, would allow no boy to use a cleek or iron until he could go round Musselburgh course in a certain number of strokes. Yet we find Mr. Punch, whom all golfers have been taught to venerate from their youth up, permitting a corres- pondent to dare to prattle of driving a ‘‘cleek head” off the tee. W. DacryMpce, EDINBURGH INSURANCE AND BANKING CLUB. A view of the course at Duddingston, near Edinburgh, Mr. A. Riach putting at the 17th hole, Mr. H. M. Knight, Mr. J. Stewart, and Mr, Geoghegan looking on. (From copyright photographs by J. Patrick, Edinburgh.) 359

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Dec. 30th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS The Paristans of Parts. SOCIETY talked in refined intellectual circles. Everybody must have seen the latest eccentric exhibition, followed the newest manifestation, and have something to say about the vision of the modern painter; must, in fact, explain what he means, better than he could himself, were anybody rash enough to ask him for an explanation. ‘He sees it like that,” is the phrase used by the devotees of the most pronounced of unintelligibles, That they are making a kind of apology for his unintelligibility does not occur to them, There are sales at the Hotel Drouot and at George Petit’s Gallery; exhibi- tions at Durand Puel’s, Bernheim’s, and the Modern Artists’. There are the Pastellists and the Water Colourists, the Salons, and the Autumn Salon, the Clubs, the Inter- nationals, the Independents, besides a variety of side shows in out-of-the-way The up-to-date conversationalist must follow them all. Given the usual occupations in a busy day, it is scarcely necessary to add that the Society man and woman have plenty to do. The Cronier Sale has been the latest excitement in the art world. Crowds of smartly-dressed people waited four and five deep, from the Rue Caumartin to the Rue Godot de Mauroi, to get access to the Petit Gallery. Automobiles lined the neighbouring streets. It was the smartest thing of the day, this crush in the Rue de Séze. Every- body with the requisite dose of patience managed to get a view of the Fragonards, the Romneys, and the La Tours that fetched such extravagant prices, but they were not really interested in them. They knew that some millionaire English- man or American would send his representative. and that there could be no question of “picking up” a treasure for a trifling sum. The Autumn Salon was the Society field. Here people congregated and talked of Manet and Ingres. They knew what to say, it had been said so often before; they were safe to express their opinions in authoritative tones. They were more subdued, how- ever, in the rooms set apart for the general exhibits. They looked at the Vollotons hung on the line, at the wooden dolls, and were somewhat startled. “He sees it like that " did not seem to apply here. Society people know the forms of a nude figure; it is their judgment of landscape and decoration that they express in the vague language that satisfies the majority. I recall a typical scene that occurred a couple of years ago. I had been asked to accompany a friend to the Bernheim Gallery to see the paintings of Volloton and Vuillard. Mme. E. wanted me to look at the Vollotons, because she thought she would buy one or two for her brother, as they would be “going cheap.” I looked, and saw a collection of landscapes of vivid colouring and strange perspective, flat greens and greys that represented grass and sky, rocks and plains. She knew the artist, and said he considered he had got the character of the parts he painted: Normandy and Switzerland collection to the other, but conld not make out which was which; Pras are the craze of the day, and art the only subject corners. I looked from one 1 did A CRITIC AT THE CRONIER SALE. The latest excitement in the art world of Paris (From a copyright photograph by Walery, Paris.) 360 CRITICS. not tell her so, or she might have been annoyed. Hut I did say that Volloton’s painting was an incentive, and this | had to explain, that it gave me courage to paint my own impressions. My remarks, however, were badly received, and I was given to understand that there was a knowledge of drawing in the Vollotons, although I failed to see it. At all events, she did not buy them for her brother. We then turned to the Vuillards. Here there was something strange, but decidedly harmonious, something fascinating, charming in the colour, in the values. Mme. E. had bought a Vuillard some years ago, an earlier, less-matured expression, for a few pounds, and was delighted to hear that Bernheim asked 2,000-fr. for one of his works to-day, and that the majority were sold. Having enquired the price of one, the em- ployee took an interest in us, and brought out from a drawer a small piece of board flecked with brown and white, relieved—as the fashion experts put it—with dabs of red. I must say it looked a queer thing as it came out of that drawer; but in a wide gold frame it took form. After a diligent study I recognised a woman in achintz bodice adding up accounts; the dabs of red were blotting - paper. A spirit of speculation took possession of me; the paint- ing, frame and all, was offered to us for 325-fr., and I bought it. I had the money at the moment; it was destined for a new frock, and I made myself happy with the idea that a frock would go out of fashion in six months, and, at all hazards, the frame was worth something. Thad bought a picture! I could scarcely believe it until Marie came into my room with it under her arm, and the receipted bill in her hand. Marie is our cook, a bright-eyed Frenchwoman, with an intuitive taste for art. “Marie,” I said, “what do you think of it?” “Curious. Itisn't ordinary oil painting, is it?” And she said she liked it, until I gave her the notes to pay forit. Then her hands went up, and she looked at me as if Thad lost my senses. “ All that for that!” was all she said; but I felt she was sorry for me. After some little trouble to find a place for it, I fixed it on the drawing-room wall, on the Carriére panel, under the portrait of me, and between the Daudet and Verlaine; and it looked well, which is a point in its favour. In the course of the afternoon two prominent women in the Smart Set came in to tea—Society women, with no thoughts on paintings, only appreciation of signatures. Soon one said to the other: “ There’s something new. Is it grapes? How funny to have a still-life.’ They were looking at the Vuillard. I explained it represented a woman writing. “No! You don't mean it.” And I heard that on closer inspection one took it for a cat, the other fora melon. In a weak sort of way I said I had bought it as a specula- tion, and that it would be worth heaps of money one of these days. But they laughed, Society laughs—which are as much like a real laugh as my Vuillard is like a melon or a cat. At the Autumn Salon this year the Vuillards were, with the Carriéres, the Manets, and the Ingres. the best works in the exhibition. Frances Keyzer,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905, The United Service Club. By CAPTAIN HERE are few more familiar land- marks in London than the United | Service Club. A stately edifice with three facades, abutting one on Pall Mall, another on the handsome square in which stands the Duke of York’s Column, and a third on the delightfully-secluded gardens attached to the houses in Carlton House Terrace, the “Senior” has a site well in keeping with its dignity as the oldest British Service Club, and is, architecturally, a worthy home of perhaps the most notable collection of traditions, per sonal, historical, and sentimental, possessed by any club-house in the world. The general effect of this imposing pile on the casual passer-by is that of classical simplicity. But the more leisurely will not have failed to admire at least one detail of the structure, namely, the fine ornamental friezes which formed part of Nash's original design of the club, and are notable specimens of the best work done in this direction in the early part of the last century. The “Senior” had its origin in the “General Military Club,” which was founded by General Lord Lynedoch in conjunction with Viscount Hill and other officers on May 31, 1815. It sprang out of the old system of Service dining clubs, and in the year after its inauguration was thrown open to officers of the Navy, the present name being adopted in February, 1417. The foundation-stone of the original club-house in Charles Street, St. James's, afterwards sold to the Junior United Service Club, was laid in 1817, and in 1829 the “Senior” migrated to the present building, which was built for them on a site leased from the Crown. Thirty years later the lease of an adjoining site was secured, and the premises adapted to the re- quirements of the club. Struc- turally speaking, the “ Senior's” history for the remainder of the century was uneventful, but within the last few years the question has arisen of securing from the Crown an extension of the lease of the site. This was ultimately granted, on conditions which have rendered it judicious on the part of the lessees not only to re- decorate the club throughout, but also to undertake extensive ad- ditions and alterations. Before dealing with this renovation in some detail, a few words may be added with special regard to what may be termed the monumental position occupied by this club in relation to the Services, the sentimental associations which cluster round it, and the splendid possessions it has amassed in the shape of pictures and statuary of unique interest and well-nigh incalculable value. It is not inappropriate to say that the “Senior” occupies among Service clubs an altogether exceptional position. In these days, when the reputation even of institutions like clubs are made—and sometimes lost—with The founder of the United Service Club. startling rapidity; when bids for public favour are made with an insistence which borders on vulgar touting ; when tone is being continually obscured by self-assertiveness—in such an environment as this the existence of stable influences, of unchanging standards, of un- compromising attitudes, has a serious bearing upon the welfare of Fighting Services such as ours. It is not always a question of who is right and who is wrong, the /audator temporis acti or the pushful partisan of the present. There are, in relation more especially to the social side of Naval and Military life, many things to be considered besides the soundness of this or that school GENERAL LORD LYNEDOCH Lawrence, R.A.) (From a copyright photograph taken for this paper by Messrs, J. Bulbeck and Co.) of thought. A Service club cannot safely or desirably adopt any particular political or professional pose. But it can honourably aspire to be a social type, and in the case of the “Senior” this aspiration, long since realised, is finely kept in evidence. The Carlton and Reform are types of political clubs, the Atheneum upholds its title to re- present the highest developments of literature, science, and art. By common consent the “Senior” is to-day, as it always has been, the typical club of the United Services, if 361 (From the painting by Sir Thomas OWEN WHEELER. only by reason of the simple fact that so many ot our greatest sailors and soldiers use it as a place of daily resort. As for associations, a goodly volume might be compiled indicating the points at which the history of this remarkable institution has touched the fighting history of the British Empire. It is permissible to hope that some such record may be attempted without neces- sarily waiting for the club to reach the cen- tenary of its formation, for a chronicle like this should have an inspiring influence upon Naval and Military thought at this later day. Much of the significance of modern biography lies in accentuating the old-time associations of existing bricks and mortar. The feet that have trod that noble hall, the hands that have turned the leaves of books in that glorious library, the very pipes that have been smoked and bottles of wine that have been drunk within those substantial walls have left to the “Senior” a legacy of historic memories which it might conceivably be willing to share with appreciative outsiders. Of some of these associations the club possesses, as has been remarked above, priceless re- minders. Of the portraits, per- haps the most valuable is that by Sir Thomas Lawrence of Lord Lynedoch, the founder of the club. Lord Lynedoch, before his eleva- tion to the Peerage,was Sir Thomas Graham. He was one of Welling- ton’s favourite Generals, and asa Colonel raised the old goth, now the 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles, which has produced two Com- manders-in-Chief, both members of the “Senior "—Lord Hill and Lord Wolseley. The club also re- joices in the possession of Flax- man’s famous bust of Nelson, exe- cuted in 1840. The commission was offered to Chantrey, who begged to be excused, and recom- mended “his friend Mr. Flaxman” to the committee’s notice. This was fortunate for the club, for Flaxman’s work, especially in marble, of which there are very few specimens, is now far more highly prized than that of Chan- trey. In the Grand Hall is Stan- field's celebrated “Battle of Tra- falgar,” and, alongside of it, a bean- tiful portrait of Nelson by Jackson. Among other interesting pictures may be mentioned originals by Sir Francis Grant (QueenVictoria) and Sir William Beechy (Lord St. Vin- cent), and another by Sir Thomas Lawrence (Lord Saltoun). There are also fine portraits of the Duke of Wellington, Lord Anglesey, Lord Seaton, Lord Gough, Sir George Cockburn, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Sir Thomas Troubridge, Lord Collingwood, Lord Hill, Lord Napier of Magdala, the Duke of Cambridge, and many other celebrities of both Services who have been members of this distinguished Club. The most recent addition to the long list of treasures is a bust of the late Admiral of the Fleet Sir Harry Keppel, presented by his Majesty the King.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec 30th. 1905, ‘CLUB “THE SENIOR.” iHEWHLAY 14 l lil ; WHIT Hii | HTT 1) PEUEPEDY VERT ETPEE VLAD! YUN UH | HAW Gg, THE WRITING-ROOM. paper by Messrs. J. Bulbeck and Co.) 363

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Dec. 30th, 1905. THE UNITED Reverting to the work of renovation, now drawing satisfactorily to an end, the scheme may be described as one of quite uncommon magnitude and comprehensiveness. uring the past four months the committee has worked untiringly to ensure the successful execution of designs which will not only bring the “Senior " completely up to date, but will, without doubt, make it one of the most com- fortable and well-appointed clubs in the world. In this connection preliminary mention may be made of the deeply-important, if unromantic, fact that the committee has very wisely given exhaustive attention to the improved sanita- tion of their lordly dwelling-house, a new system of drainage having been installed, together with the latest sanitary fittings and appliances. In remodelling the basement floor, to which access will henceforth be obtained either by a lift running from this to the first floor, or by a new and commodious staircase from the entrance - hall, it may be mentioned that several dressing and bath rooms have been provided, together with a novel luxury in the shape of a very complete hair-dressing establishment. An alteration of particular merit and impor- tance is the large addition which has been made to the smoking-room on the ground floor. Here ample means of ventilation have been secured by windows in front and at back, as well as by the lantern light formed in the roof of the new addition. In the coffee-room, an apartment, like the library, of magnificent proportions, a new arched recess has been provided to ensure a more rapid service. In the kitchen, a fine lofty room now lighted by electricity, the boilers, fittings, and other appliances have been replaced by new apparatus of the most modern type. THE KING. THE FAMOUS RUST OF NELSON AT THE “SENIOR.” Executed by Flaxman in 1840. Externally, the whole of the cement on the three fagades has been repaired, and the beautiful friezes completely restored. Inter- nally, the whole of the work previously painted has been repainted. The lavatories, the corridors leading to them, and domestic offices, such as kitchens, sculleries, pantries, AND HIS SERVICE CLUB. and larders, have been lined with tiles up to the level of the ceilings, and the whole of the basement corridors used by members have been laid with marble mosaic pavements. The splendid reception-rooms on the ground and first floors, and the grand staircase, have received decorative treatment of the highest order, special attention having been given to the employment of tones of colour calculated to afford appropriate backgrounds for the club pictures. The Club Committee have availed them- selves of the services of Messrs. Isaacs and Florence, the architects of the Carlton Hotel, for designing and superintending the work involved in the alterations, additions, and new decorations. The builders for the interior were Messrs. Aldin Brothers and Davies, and for the exterior Messrs. Smith and Co. The foregoing sketch is necessarily quite incomplete and fragmentary; but it may serve both to interest the general reader in what to some extent may be regarded as a national institution, and, further, to illustrate a remarkable instance of vitality on the part of a club, the respectable antiquity of which is clearly no bar to its continued vigorous growth. Such a work of renovation and restoration as that here described could only be carried out in a case where essential sound- ness of constitution is combined with singular personal energy and sagacity. For not only has the expenditure of a very large sum of money been involved, but also an extraordi- nary amount of genuine hard work and scrupulous attention has been bestowed upon every detail. That it has been a labour ot love is hardly to be questioned, but not all labours of love are so practical, or are brought to such a successful issue. THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNITED SERVICE CLUB. Re vroduced from a water-colour drawing in the possession of the Club. (hrom copyri cht photographs specially taken ror this paper by Messrs, J. liulveck and Co.) 364

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NAVY AND ARMY. The THE KING. Dec. 80th, 1905 Traveller. WINTER SPORTS IN THE TYROL. TORBOGGA NG AT KITZBUHEL. One of the favourite winter sports in the Austrian Tyrol. rarely find an opportunity of indulging in, there are probably few places within an easy distance that can compare with the Alpine provinces of Austria—better known to the traveller perhaps as the Austrian Tyrol. There one can indulge in to their heart's content practically every kind of ice sport in vogue at the present day, including the fascinating, though difficult, pastime ot ski- running. In Norway, where it first emanated, the ski, apart from the amusement it affords to thousands of holiday folk, is put to a variety of uses; indeed, it is a by no means uncommon sight to see parties of soldiers shod with skis making their way across the hard frozen surface of the snow. Considering the ease and comfort of a trip to the Austrian Tyrol—Innsbruck, the capital, being within a twenty-six hours’ journey ot London—it is remarkable that even more people do uot find their way to the Alpine regions of Austria instead of visiting Switzer- land, where the hotels are often uncomfortably crowded at this season. What could be more enjoyable than a visit to Innsbruck, with its comfortable Tirolerhof, presided over by Herr Carl Landsee? Inns- bruck. the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, is most picturesquely situated in the valley of the Inn, at an elevation of nearly 2,000-ft. Surrounded on all sides by high snow-capped mountains, the climate, winter or summer, is as near to perfection as anyone could desire. Here the strength of the North and the tenderness of the South meet and unite in a pleasing harmony. Asan English visitor once declared, we seem to have Norway and Italy in one, without the extreme tendencies of either one. Bright sunny days are rather the rule than otherwise during the winter months. The cold, piercing winds, which occasionally visit the Riviera, rendering it exceedingly risky for the invalid to stir out of doors, are unknown in sheltered Innsbruck. Like Davos and many other high mountain resorts, the air is very dry and bracing; indeed, one finds it difficult to persuade one’s self that they are living in a temperature several degrees colder than that they left at home. One never feels dull in the Tyrolese capital, for there is always so much going on. If you are fond of skating, you have right at your door the use of one of the finest and best kept rinks in Europe. The ice is kept in most excellent condition by flooding each night, thereby ensuring a perfect surface for the following day. Ski-ing, which is a sport rapidly growing in favour among English people, finds many exponents on the mountains and valleys around Innsbruck, while tobogganing is equally JOR the lover of winter sports, such as the inhabitants of this country so THE RINK AT INNSBRUCK Where skating is now in full swing, is the largest of its kind in Europe. popular in its way. Between Innsbruck and Hull there is a fine tobogganing course four miles long, the distance being covered in about sixteen minutes by the practised tobogganer. Innsbruck offers numerous other diversions, such as a theatre, where plays are given through the winter season, and promenade concerts by the military band. Innsbruck also boasts a large permanent English colony, club, and church. As a health resort pure and simple, the fine bracing mountain air only requires to be better known to be appreciated by the weak chested and those suffering from other ailments. But, perhaps, Innsbruck is not anxious to attract this class of visitor. Among other high mountain resorts there are Kitzbiihel, which stands 3,000-ft. above the sea, at a short distance from the capital. Kitzbiihel has long been regarded as the sportsman’s Mecca, and the beautiful Schwarzee, within a few minutes of the comfortable hotel Schloss Lebenburg, provides excellent skating, curling, etc. ee Cortina d'Ampezzo, to which there are two post services daily, with closed sleighs, from Toblach, is a name probably unheard of by the majority of English travellers. Never- theless, it is a delightful spot, romantically situated, wherein to spend a winter holiday. The splendid peaks which encircle the valley gain, rather than lose, in picturesqueness through their white winter garb. (ne can always rely on sufficient snowfall to ensure plenty of ski-ing, tobogganing. and sleiyhing. The gently inclined slopes of the mountain sides form an ideal ground for ski-ing or for the learner. This Italian-sounding spot, as a matter of fact, is not far from the frontier dividing Austria and Italy. There is a good sleighing road all the way. There are scores and scores of equally attractive holiday resorts which are only waiting to be “discovered” to become popular. Before concluding this short article we must not omit mention of Meran, christened the “ Jewel of South Tyrol,” reached in about four hours from Innsbruck, vid Bozen. Meran is usually regarded first and foremost as a health resort in the same way as Davos, which it closely resembles climatically. At the same time, there is always plenty of good skating to be had, and various other amusements during the winter. Meran prides itself on its record for winter sunshine, in which respect it is, perhaps, unsurpassed by any other place in the Austrian Tyrol. SOLDIERS ON SKIS. Apart from its use as a sport, ski-running is largely adopted by the Austrian army during the winter. (Krom copyright photographs.) 36d

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Dec 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Christmas in the London Streets. HROUGH mud and sunset glow and spangles, Christmas comes down the London street. There is no doubt about the arrival of this Christmas of the pavement world. It comes early — three or four wecks early generally—and it stays late. People say that the other Christmas—the little Christmas of the middle-class London home—*is not what it was.” It isa weary old cry; but after all, if not, why not? Is it not merely that the Christmas of the streets, a far finer and truer pageant, has been there before ? It is time someone paid due tribute to the brightness and reality of this public side of Christmas. Let us wander down any London highway in these Christmas days—above all in the early dusk of the winter alternoon, when the glare of the great arc-lights shines out in the raw, misty a vainst the lingering rose- tints of the western sky. Where shall we find a_ wilder splendour than this ? What a dazzling fairyland have the shop windows be- come; the toy-shop, with its magic life, its riot of colour; the pastrycooks, with its frosted cakes, its pink frills and sugar mottoes the greengrocers, where precious boxes of fruit glint under the rushing flame with gold and silver, as from the gardens of the Hesperides! Watch, too, the crowds. Where else shall one find such briskness and elation? Chubby and glowing for once, even the desk- worn Cockney marches along as thongh life were a good deal more than worth living. As for his wives and daughters, it is not in the country that one must seek that abused but perfectly legitimate Christmas-card ideal—the provoking embodiment of prettiness that trips by in muff and toque, with her glance of modest coquetry. The village, with its dull-eyed lumbering beauties—even the country town with its generally dour and . dowdy girls — does not show much of this at Christmastide, No, it is London, great, grimy, glorious, intelli- gent London! Indeed, even the hawker of the London y, picturesque presence of the London Christmas. He does not, perhaps, sing like his prototype Autolycus. He pro bably does not just because there are too many of him, and a chorus would hardly suit But he and his mates are none gutter is a che his purpose. the less heartening, cawing at the kerb, like nesting rooks, each over his tinsel war So far as London is concerned it is, surely, hardly wonderful that—after w of this universal festival—the little private orgie of “The poor are beginning to recognise these truths far more than the rich. mastication at the suburban dinner-table has become but the tamest anti-climax. Save for the occasionally tender and momentary family welcome it is a dismal feast for the most part. It is, like the Christmas-box, all give and no take. It has none of the real meaning of the old Christmas of the country manor. In any case it has been anticipated. The Christmas pudding is probably one of many that have already figured, under far more favourable circumstances, in the grocer's window. The mince pies have been ordered by the dozen, or, possibly, the half-dozen. The wine is, perhaps, of Australian vintage; the turkey is from France; the oranges from California; the apples, according to latest advices, from British Columbia. The whole thing is, in short, a cut-and-dried, potted, imported affair —a mere sample of thousands of others exactly similar. THE EAST END CHRISTMAS. street market."' (From a copyright photograph by S. 1. Coulthurs'.) Even its gaiety is forced and secondhand, When two or three grave aunts and uncles explode the shilling box of crackers after a heavy repast, and solemnly put paper-caps on their heads under the piteous impression that they are doing something vastly humorous, they try to excuse themselves by saying that they are doing it to please the children. But why throw the respousibility for this dreary farce on the poor children? Assuredly, if Christinas is to be a genuine thing at all, it must be just as genuine to grown-up people as to any. Moreover, if tale and history, and Shakespeare and Washington Irving and Dickens are right, so it used to be. The fact is, of course, that whereas the Christmas of the London home is an unreal attempt to keep up a custom that has no meaning to the Londoner, the Christmas of the London streets is a vital institution, in direct rapport with London life. One need 366 ‘They have their communal joys in the hardly discuss the actual purport of the old- fashioned Christmas. Apart from its religious bearings, it afforded jollity at the fireside at a time when the country without was bleak and desolate, when biting winds blew over snow- s were dark and fields rally inadvisable were mire, to stir out of doors. With the modern Londoner all this has changed. Thanks to the altered calendar, snowstorms are notoriously rare at Christmas, and from a thousand points of view the London strect offers attractions far more alluring in their way than the London house. Again, our forefathers naturally celebrated the festival by filling themselves with food and drink to keep out the cold—which must have been a very real thing in those draughty old manor houses. Accordingly the Christmas of the London home still keeps up, quite need- lessly, a dyspeptic semblance of this ordeal. The Christmas of the London street is far more sensible and to the point. It is an effort not merely of the digestion, but of the artistic faculties. It recognises that there is no need to worry about warmth. The thing to suggest is cold— the frost, the snow, the spangled sky, the traditional beauties of — the Christmas landscape that has gone. It is, in short, a magnificent outburst of imagination, bringing to us all the charms, without the inconveniences, of the old Christ- mas, whose memory we love and, by this means alone, preserve. Who, then, shall sneer at the Christmas of the London streets? Let him try to make his Christmas table half as beautiful and truly “Christmassy” as the average “ABC” shop window during this Christmas week, Curiously enough, the poor are beginning to recognise these new truths far more than the rich, They have their communal joys in the street market and at the music hall, and it is to be noted that anyone who wants to describe true Christmas festivities tells not of Christmas Day in Berkeley Square, but of “ Christmas Day in the Workhouse.” Perhaps the remnark- able rush of wealthy London folk to the hotels every Christmas may have a bearing also upon the matter. Anyhow, there is no need to bemoan any real decline of the Christmas spirit in London. It is to be found there right enough—bright and vigorous, and joyous as ever—if only one looks in the right place at the right time. S. R. Lirrtewovup.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec. 80th, 1905. Political Pen Pictures. IN No. LXXVI.—Dr. Alfred Hillier, Prospective Unionist Candidate for Bedfordshire South. R. HILLIER has had an unusually varied career even for an hy Englishman. — Settler fessional man, reformer medical expert, his wide experience of men and things has been gathered trom the best that Great and Greater Britain can offer. Like Cecil Rhodes he went out to Sonth Africa as a lad of sixteen. He, however, went toa stock farm on the frontier of the Cape Colony. But with a wise regard for the future, he kept up his studies, Colonial tashion, until native troubles in the neighbour: hood took him into the field as a Volunteer, This was the Kafr War of 1878-7g. “Though he was only nineteen at the time, so well did he play his part that he won the South African Medal with clasp. Unfortunately, his brother, with whom he had hoped to take up a farm, was killed, and the idea was abandoned altogether. Persuaded by his friends, he came home, and_ entered Edinburgh University as a medical student. For this he was well prepared, for he B.A. from the Cape University. To practice Dr. Hillier returned to South Africa, making hishomein Kimberley. Here he laid the foundations of _ his distinguished medical career, as well as a knowledge of Colonial politics. For it should be remembered that he was brought into close contact [with Cecil Rhodes and Dr. Jameson. By 1893, however, — Johannes- burg had become the financial centre ot South Africa, and enterprising English- men gravitated to it as surely as a needle to aimagnet. Among them was Dr. Hillier, who, as the President of the Medical Con- gress held at kim- berley in 1892, had a more than local reputation. Naturally enough he threw himself heart and soul into the cause of progress, identifying himself particularly with education. He was a member of the famous Reform Committee, and, therefore, one of those on whom the wrath of the late ex-President Kruger fell, on the failure of the Jameson Raid. On his release Dr. Hillier came to Europe, where he travelled for a year. He then settled down in Wimpole Street to the prac- tice of his profession, which he varied with literary work. From that time up to the present moment he has been a recognised leader in the fight against consumption. With Sir Herman Weber and two others he was nominated by the Prince of Wales to repre- sent this country at the Congress for the Pre- vention of Tuberculosis held at Berlin in 18gg. But Dr. Hillier is a man first and an expert afterwards. Hence he is an active force in the movement towards self-help in working- class organisations. In his travels on the Continent, and at the many medical congresses he has attended, he was struck with the effec- tiveness of the State Workmen's Insurance Department—as it exists in Germany. In 1goz, at the invitation of the National Con- ference of the Friendly Societies, he discussed with them the best policy to pursue towards a DR. ALFRED HILLIER. AND OUT OF PARLIAMENT. similar end. It was decided to send a depu- tation to Germany so as to learn on the spot how foreign workmen provide against con- » means they take to protect against it. In short, it was an object-lesson to our men how to act for them- selves ina great cause. Dr. Hillier made all the arrangements, which were admirable. He interested the Minister of the Interior in the scheme, as well as the leading medical men in Germany. The result was a most suecessful tour for the deputation, The members were hospitably received by the State, and given every facility for observation by the various sciations of workinen. So impressed were they with what they saw that, when they returned, a National Committee, of which Dr. Hillier is a member, constituted for the formation of sanatoria for the benefit of workmen suffering from consumption. It will thus be seen that Dr. Hillier has peculiar claims on the suffrages of Bedford- shire South. He has done what Lord Rosebery themselve Dr. Hillier is the Prospective Unionist Candidate for Bedfordshire South. (From copyright photographs by J. Weston and Son, Sloane Street, S.W.) and other statesmen have urged on English- men for a generation—he has widened his perspective and gained practical experience in a self-governing British Colony. Moreover, he has a sound knowledge of farming both in England and South Africa, and this in an agricultural constituency is a valuable quali- fication in a candidate. Finally, Dr. Hillier is still a relatively young man—he is only forty-six, and in the full vigour of his powers. At the General Election of rgoo he was. indeed, a candidate for Stockport; but he was chosen only cighteen days before the poll. In Bedfordshire he has had time to make himself felt, and to get acquainted with his constituents. At Luton in the autumn, when Mr. Chamberlain addressed a huge meeting, Dr. Hillier moved the resolu- tion in support of Mr. Chamberlain's proposals. Mrs. Hillier is a South African, daughter of Mr. F. B. Brown. She was in Johannesburg at the time of the Raid. suffering much in connection with her husband's arrest and imprisonment. During the South African War she was again sadly tried, tor three of her brothers, one of whom was killed, were fighting in the field, and another took part in the siege of Kimberley. Mrs. Hillier accom- panied Dr. Hillier when he took the deputation 367 MRS. ALFRED HILLIER. of leaders of the Friendly Societies to Berlin, and is now enthusiastically supporting him in his political campaign. She has three children, one of them a lovely little girl of three. For most men ove main object in life is enough. Dr. Hillier has two. As a physician, he aims at improving the physical condi- tion of the people. This is a very important matter, tor on the national health depend the national energies. In this connection Dr. Hillier has been from its inception an active member of the National Association for the Prevention of Consumption; but he is an active worker in other fields as well. As an Imperial Englishman he aims at the federation of the British Empire, and, like the Australian Sir John Cockburn, has retired from the practice of his profession to concentrate his attention on Imperial problems. As an authority on South Africa he holds a deservedly high place, and it is to the interest ot the Mother Country to encourage Colonials, who have made a reputation in other fields, todevote themselves to her service in Parlia- ment. That she recognises this is proved by the tapid rise of Sir Gilbert Parker and Mr. Bonar Law. As might be imagined, Dr. Hillier is a lover of English field sports. He was a keen member of the Rand Polo Club, and often acted as captain of the team in their matches. His short holidays in South Africa were spent in shooting expeditions on the veldt. In England he both shoots and hunts as time and opportunity offer. In this way Dr. Hillier has, perhaps, been unconsciously influenced in his strenuous advocacy of the open-air life for consumptives, which itself teaches a lesson in the rational conduct of a healthy physical life. Dr. Hillier's record as an author is a long and honourable one. His book on “ The Prevention of Tuberculosis” is a standard work, and its successor, published in 1903, and revised by his friend, Professor Koch, is the best of the kind on the subject. On South Africa he is equally well known as an expert. To him was entrusted most of the articles dealing with that part of the world which appeared in the “ Encyclopedia ritannica.” Besides these he has published two books on South Africa. One, “Raid and Reform,” gives a singularly temperate and lucid account of the unrest in the Transvaal which led up to the Jameson Raid. The other is a readable and instruc- tive study of things South African. An idea is cherished by some people that there is bad feeling between the Boers and the Reformers. Nothing could be further from the fact. In truth, there is no more enmity between them than there is between a Radical and a Conservative. Dr. Hillier, in particular, pays a very high tribute to the Dutch character. He has many friends among them, and, in South Africa, knew them intimately both in the country and the town.

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Dec. 30th, 1905. Political IN No. LXXVII.—Lord Haddo, Prospective Liberal Candidate for East Berks. ROM the Edward III. down to the passing King of the Reform Bill, Berks, as a county, at Westminster by eighteenth year of was represented two knights of the shire. A century ago we learn that “the noble house of Craven was once able to seat a junior branch as member for Berkshire, but the influence of late has been greatly divided, and that on account of the influx of new families, chiefly Asiatics.” In Trafalgar times the men of Berks sent George Vansittart (“whose family had enjoyed many bon ourable and lucra- tive appointments in India”) and Charles Dundas (“a branch of an ancient and powerful Scotch family") to the House of Commons, and when a_ third member was given nearly thirty later, their them years allegiance appears to have been im- partially between Mr. Philip divided Pusey, a Tory, Mr. John Walter, a Whig, and, Mr. Robert Palmer, who “had voted for the Reform Bill, | but usually divides with its opponents.” For the past twenty years Berkshire— now cut up for electoral purposes into three sections, known as the divi- sions of Abingdon, Newbury, and Wok ingham — has gone solidly for the Con- servatives. At the last election not one of the three seats was even con- tested; but at the moment a attack on all three is being made, on North Berks (Abingdon) by Mr. FE. A. Strauss, on South Berks (Newbury) by Mr. F. C. Mackarness, and on East Berks (Wokingham) by Lord Haddo. The Wokingham Division of Berkshire pos present determined sesses an area of very;nearly yoo square miles. It includes within its boundaries Old Windsor and the East Ward of Reading, as well as Maidenhead, Ascot, the towns of Wokingham and and such localities as well-known THE KING. Sunningdale, Wargrave, and Sonning. As tenant of Cumberland Lodge, Prince Christian is on the list of voters. Presumably his Royal Highness has no politics; but Liberalism is well represented in the division by Sir Arthur Hayter of Bracknell, M.P. for Walsall and president of LORD HADDO Prospective Liberal Candidate for Fast Berks aph by Ellutt and bry.) (From a copyright photo: the East Berks Liberal Association; Mr. C. S. Henry of Park Wood, Henley, who is fighting the Wellington Division of Shropshire; Lord Ascot, and Sir Maidenhead Stanmore of Berry Cusack Smith of Court. It has been for some time sufficiently evident that in Lord Haddo the Liberals of East Berks have secured an ideal candi the person of date, and one, moreover, who, as a practical tenant farmer himself, is able to meet 368 AND HIS Pen Pictures. AND OUT OF PARLIAMEN: his adversary on his own ground. George, Lord Haddo, is endowed to a very great extent with those good fighting qualities which distinguish the Gordons of Methlic and Haddo for centuries before Charles I. made the then head of the house a Baronet of Nova Scotia, and Charles II. ennobled his son and succes- sor, who held the high office of Lord Chancellor of Scot- land as Lord Haddo and Earl of Aber- deen. Since then nearly all the holders of the title have added some- thing to the honours of the family. Two of them have been Knights of the Garter, and exactly half a century ago the great grand- father of the Liberal candidate for East Berks was Prime Minister of England. Lord Haddo's the present of Aberdeen, was for a brief period a popular Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and has since then held the important post of Governor-General of Canada with con- spicnous success, only lass week he again resumed the reins of office as “Viceroy and General Governor of Ireland” at Dublin Castle. There is nothing uncertain or inde- finite about the Liberalism ot Lord Haddo. His opinions on all the great questions of the hour are just those one would expect from the son of Lord Aberdeen, the nephew of Lord Tweedmouth (at the present moment Lord of the Adimi- ralty in the newly- formed Liberal Administration), and the great nephew of Lord Stanmore. His upbringing fits him peculiarly for the efficient discharge of his duties in Parliament. Very few men still on the sunny side of thirty can boast of having acquired so much useful and varied information as the successful farmer at Schivas, who will a few weeks hence cross swords with his brother agriculturist in East Berks. If the results of Mr. Gardner's tilling of the soil have made him an advocate of Protection as understood either by Mr.

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NAVY AND ARMY. IN THE Balfour or Mr. Chamberlain, Lord Haddo’'s experiences in the same field intensify his belief in those principles of Free Trade which have given the labouring classes of England all the prosperity and comfort they possess to-day. It is as a tenant farmer that Lord Haddo will strongly appeal to the Berkshire labourers to refuse their sanction toa change of policy which must of necessity imperil the continuance of the present condition of things THE KING. going thence to Balliol College, Oxford, where he spent four years, reading hard, but finding time to row in his college boat and speak now and then on the Liberal side at the Union. After quitting the ‘Varsity he joined the National Liberal Club. He is also a member of Brooks's and the Bachelors. For the last two years the cares of his candidature for East Berks have engrossed a large portion ot his time, but ever since he left Oxford he has i aw a fees hs, Ae Ot ee ay pe ae ot A he Dec. 30th, 1905, WOKINGHAM DIFISION OF BERKSHIRE. frank downrightedness, have won him the support and confidence of men like Mr. Lloyd George, Dr. Macnamara and Mr. Rufus Isaacs, all of whom have spoken on his behalf. In his latest addresses at Littlewick and Spencer's Wood, Lord Haddo, as a tenant farmer, denounced in a very effective manner the dangers of Protectionism, taking as a text the time-honoured Liberal watchwords “ Peace, Retrenchment, and Reform.” Lord Haddo THE FAMOUS CLIVEDEN WOODS, NEAR MAIDENHEAD. This well-known reach, one of the most beautiful on the Upper Thames, is situated within the boundary of the Wokingham Division of Berkshire, which Lord Haddo will contest at the General Election. [he mansion on the hill is Cliveden House, formerly the seat of the Duke of Westminster. (From a copy photograph by Eastman and Sons, Maidenhead.) which contrasts so strikingly with the misery and squalor of former times. Before he had entered his teens George Gordon (Lord Haddo) was sent to Dr. (now Bishop) Weldon's house at Harrow, where he remained for some time. From 1893 to 1898 his father was Governor-General of Canada, where Lord Haddo joined him, becoming a student of the McGill University, for which seat of learning he always entertains a strong feeling of affection and respect. Returning to Scotland he passed three years at St. Andrews, devoted a share of his constitutional energy to the culture and improvement of the thousand acres he farms at Schivas, in his native Aberdeenshire. It seems as if Lord Haddo’s life is to be pretty equally divided between his political duties in the South and his agricul- tural responsibilities in the North. There is no part of East Berks, from Old Windsor to Maidenhead, and from Maidenhead to War- grave, in which the name of Lord Haddo is not at the present time a household word. His diligence and persistency, as well as his 369 would certainly advocate the application of the last-named process to the existing Educa- tion Act, as well as to the enactments relating to Chinese labour in South Africa. He thinks Ireland entitled to the same measure of “home rule” as regards her local affairs as either England or Scotland. The ancient motto of the Gordons is Fortuna sequatur— “Let fortune follow.” It seems more than probable that the latest exemplification of its truth will be found next month in the polling booths of Eastern Berkshire.

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Dec, 30th, 1905 THE KING. AND HIS Plays and Players. take stock of what has been done in the past twelve months, and maybe it will not be out of place if, in these columns, too, the year is closed with a few reflections upon that “something attempted, something done,” of which the village blacksmith had so much reason to be proud. Have we, that is to say the playgoers, the mere pleasure-seekers, not the earnest students of the drama, any reason to be really satisfied with that which has been placed before us by the London managers in the past year. There has been variety enough. Fifteen dramas and _ plays, eighteen comedies, ten farces, ten musical plays, nine revivals, and ten productions of Shakespeare (not counting Mr. Tree's special Shakespearian week) is the record of the year in figures; leaving out of consideration for the moment the Court Theatre, to which I shall refer later. How many of these numerous productions have been successful, firstly, from the commercial point of view, secondly, from the artistic ? Seven of the dramas we may perhaps place as commercial successes, “Oliver Twist,” ‘The Perfect Lover,” “ The Prodigal Son,” “ The Breed of the Treshams,” “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” and “Lights Out.” Three, or at the most four, of the comedies had runs of sufficient length to repay the initial outlay on them, “Dr. Wake's Patient,” «The Duffer,” “Captain Drew on Leave,’ and perhaps “Alice Sit- by-the-Fire.” The farces, on the other hand, did fairly well. Six of the ten produced caught the public fancy — “Mr Hopkinson,” “The Dictator,” “On the Quiet,” “Mollentrave on Women," “ What [ T is customary at this time of the year to the Butler Saw,” and “ Public Opinion.” Of the musical plays, “The White Chrysanthemum,” “The Little Michus,” “ The Spring Chicken,” “The Blue Moon,” “Lady Madcap,” and = “Mr. Popple " are all commercial suc- cesses, and it must be said that most of these are improvements upon the musical plays we have been treated to in recent years. Shakespeare has not done particu- larly well this year. With three Hamlets in the field it was inevit- able that the last must be a failure, and for that reason, if for no other Mr. Martin Harvey's production tell flat- “Much Ado About Nothing” did not create quite so much enthusiasm as other of Mr. Tree's revivals of Shakespeare have done, and “Othello,” at the Shaftes- bury, despite fine playing by Mr, Hubert Carter, Mr. J. H. Barnes, and Mr. Henry Ainley, did not draw very well. Nor Mr. Lewis Waller particularly fortunate with his production of “ Romeo and Juliet,” though “ Henry V.,” which came before it, had been a great success. At the Adelphi we have had “ The Taming of the Shrew" and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” by Mr. Oscar Asche’s company, and “The Comedy of Errors,’ by Mr. F. R. Benson's, and at the Garrick “The Merchant of Venice” is still going strong. Of revivals of other plays the most noteworthy are “The Message from was Mars,” with Mr. Charles Hawtrey in his original part, “Our Flat,” with Mr. Willie Edouin in his original part, “A Man's Shadow,” with Mr. Tree as the unfortunate merchant again, and Mr. James Fernandez as the advocate, ‘Sherlock Holmes,” by Mr. Gillette, and “ The Cabinet Minister” at the Haymarket. The theatrical manager appears, on the whole, to have been rather hardly hit. Several have produced during the year a sequence of failures, and others, who have only attempted one production, have come to grief over that. What is the main thought suggested by this survey of the theatrical pages of the past It seems to me that so far ag twelve months ? MISS LILIAN BKAITHWAITE Theatre, with Mr. William Mollison's company. mere entertainment has gone, the playgoer has not done so badly. He has had six good farces and six good musical plays; indeed, I would say seven, for if it was not a commercial suc- c “Peggy Machree™ was certainly an artistic one, several of the comedies which financially were failures, or semi-failures, were quite pleasing little entertainments; and of the dramas which succeeded all were weil worth seeing. So much for the mere enter- tainment- goer, the person who likes to be amused and pass three hours brightly. But what of the person who stands a little ahead of that class, the person who likes to feel in the theatre that he is not merely frivolling, that he is getting a little, even if only a little, intellec- tual exercise for his money? Froin his point of view, it must be confessed that the year 1905 is all but a blank, Only, far away in a 370 Who is appearing in ‘‘ Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush," at the St. James's. little West End square, there is a small theatre, not run on any gorgeous or imposing lines, and this theatre is the one little spot on the blank sheet. It is a little red spot, a spot which is going to expand, and which is going to exercise a wonderful influence over the English drama of the next twenty-five years, unless all the portents are to be falsified. The Court Theatre is the home to-day in London ot intellectual drama. I hate that word “ intel- lectual,” for it is so redolent of dulness and prosiness. And the Court Theatre, at its best, is anything but dulland prosy. What I mean to convey by the word is “thought.” The plays at the Court are of one class in this way, that behind them lies thought, behind them lies observation of life, behind them lies a knowledge of just such stage con- ventions as are essential to the proper presentment of drama. And those dramas, whether we admit it or not, are the ones that we want to see in more of our West End theatres. I am not for abolishing musical plays, farces, or light comedies. They have their uses, and, kept within bounds, are of importance in the scheme of things theatrical. But we do want to get rid of some of the machine-made, unnatural, stilted, and uninteresting dramas and plays that are offered to us by even first-class manage- ments. If, in place of ‘* The Con- queror,” Mr. Forbes Robertson had begun his management of the Scala Theatre with such a play as “Antony and Cleopatra,” for ex- ample, if in place of “ Business is Business,” Mr. Tree had been able to stage Mr. Granville Barker's “The Voysey Inheritance,” and if in the place of “Under Which King,’ the Adelphi management had put on a play of the calibre of Mr. St. John Hankin’s “ The Return of the Prodigal,” I am con- vinced that not only would their artistic record for the year 1905 have been more satisfactory, but their bank balances would also have benefited. And that, without y desire to be sarcastic, is a y serious consideration in these dalys of competition. ifapetie. * * 4 For drama other than British, it may also be said that the seasons in London during past years have been undistinguished. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, Mme. Rejane, and M. Coquelin all visited us, but brought nothing striking in the way of novelties. Signora Duse played a season at the Waldorf Theatre in her old repertoire, which, if it has not lostin attraction through familiarity, would certainly not hurt for the infusion of some novelty. A Russian company came over and gave a few performances, and the German players under Herr Andresen gave spring and autumn seasons. To the German company we are indebted foradmirable acting, and for introducing us to the latest phases of German dramatic life. And if that life does appear to be running on much the same lines as our own, it is perhaps a little consolation to know that there are others who have to put up with inanities where more serious work would be welcome. F..E. R.

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NAVY AND ARMY, THE KING. Dec, 80th, 1905, THE ROYAL CORK YACHT CLUB. YACHTS OF THE WATER CLUB MANOEUVRING. Evolutions under the direction of the Admiral. The Admirai's foresail half hoisted was the signal for the vessels to have a peak upon their anchor, The complete hoisting of the Admiral's toresail, accompanied by the firing of a gun, was the signal for the fleet to get under way. Ba: <i aeg EARLY EIGHTEENTH CENTURY YACHTS. Yachts belonging to the Water Club of Cork. Interesting as showing the types of vessels in which early yenerations of yachtsmen were wont to take their pleasure. (From old paintings in possession of the Royal Cork Yacht Club.) 371

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Dec. 30th, 1905, TOY BOOKS of Christmas has been the signal for a fresh output of children’s books. It was certainly so in 1805, and history has repeated itself in 1905. Between 1760 and 1800 the literature of the cradle and the nursery was sufficiently abundant, but it was towards the end of the Great War which terminated at Waterloo that the publishers and purveyors of this curious and interesting species of literary wares reaped a golden harvest. Mr. Andrew W. Tuer has written a standard work on the subject, in which many of the quaint productions of the best-known editors of now- forgotten “ juvenilia” are described and illus- trated. He makes his readers acquainted witb the publications of Ryland, Marshall, Darton and Harvey, Ireton, Stockdale, J. Harris, Thomas Hodgkins (of the “Juvenile Library, Hanway Street”), Richard Phillips, D. Carvalho, E. Newbery, Tabart and Co. of New Bond Street (almost on the site now occupied by the “ Book Store” of The Times), Hodgson and Co. (of the “Juvenile Press"), M. J. Godwin, E. Wallis, S. and J. Fuller, and many others. By a curious coincidence, a great number of the little works touched on by Mr. Tuer bear the date 1805, but it was six years later, in 1811, that children’s books of the kind our ancestors delighted in appear to have reached the zenith of their popularity. Mr. Tuer in no sense can be said to have exhausted the subject he deals with so cleverly and attractively. He admits himself that, as in the case of Napoleoniana, the collection of toy books has practically no finality. In the F: at least a hundred years the advent Prweeharreeeeseees 92 Acts, xxvii. 30. when they had let down the Sean colour as though they Bas have caft 7 out of the forethip. A PAGE FROM THE “NEW HIEROGLYPHICAL BIBLE FOR THE AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN.” (Published May 12, 1794.) vaults of the British Museum some tons of them are waiting to be catalogued, a fact which enables dealers to offer unwary collec- tors (and there are many enthusiastic pur- chasers of those dainty memorials of vanished THE KING. FAIRING: GOLDEN TOY; FOR CHILDREN OF ALL Sizes and Denominations. In which they may fee all the Fun of the Fzir, And at home bs as happy as if they were there, Adorned with Variety of Cuts, from Original Drawings. LONDON: .Printed for Newpuay and Cagnan, at No. 65, the North’ Side of St. Paul's Church-yard, 1768. Piice Stx-P&NCE bound and gilt, THE TITLE-PAGE TO A CHILD'S TOY BOOK. (Printed for Newbery and Carnan at No. 65 the north side of St. Paul's Churchyard, 17038.) youth) “rare specimens, not to be found in the B.M.” Newbery and Carnan were at work as early as 1768 “on the north side of St. Paul's Churchyard,” and there published “ The Fairing, or a Golden Toy for Children of All Sizes and Denominations,” of which the title-page and frontispiece are now reproduced. This early child's book has apparently escaped Mr. Tuer's observant eye. Magazines of all sorts were specially popular during the last two decades of the eighteenth century, and it is not surprising to learn that a really charming and artistic work, the Juvenile Magazine, or an Instructive and Entertaining Miscellany for Youth of Both Sexes, enjoyed a large share of well - merited popularity. It contained fireside dialogues, French essays, little plays, familiar letters, and a plentiful fund of instruction to be imparted on medicated ginger-bread principles. It was published monthly, and must have been eagerly looked forward to in Georgian play- rooms. From the issue for February, 1788, is taken the plate which prefaces a pretty little play entitled “The Sailor's Visit.” If the merits of such a fascinating book as “ Contes du Tems Passé dema mére L’Oye avec des Morales par M. Perrault” afford any criterion, our French neighbours were well ahead of us as far as the artistic aspect of the literature of the nursery is concerned. An edition of this in French and English was apparently pub- lished in London in 1764, “pour J. Melvil Libraire.” ‘The plates are really delightful, that of the old-world story of Cinderella specially so. Cinderella, like “ Petit Poucet” (Little Thumb in those days, and now Hop o’ my Thumb), “ Le Petit Chapeau Rouge” (Red Riding Hood), and “La Belle au bois dormant” (Sleeping Beauty), has always enjoyed an international, and possibly a universal popularity. At the end of the eighteenth century the “New Hieroglyphical Bible for the Amuse- ment and Instruction of Children” ranked amongst the most fashionable rewards of 372 AND FS OLD AND NEW. THE NURSERY LITERATURE OF LONG AGO. juvenile merit. It was the precursor of a whole series of “books of emblems.” It was prefaced by a commendatory letter addressed to the publisher, Mr. Thompson, by the Rev. Rowland Hill. It was apparently written from the “Surry (sic) Chapel, May 12th, 1794.” Many afterwards eminent artists doubtless took part in the preparation of the avalanche of juvenileliterature which made its appearance between 1805 and 1820. The frontispiece to “Mother Bunch’s Entertaining Fairy Tales,” published ‘about 1810 by Dean and Munday, bears a strange resemblance to the handiwork of George Cruickshank. At this period also “The History of the Seven Champions of Christendom,” issued by J. Bysh of Pater- noster Row, enjoyed a considerable vogue. Giants and dwarfs have held their own in the youthful imagination ever since the time of the Tudors. Books of games were certainly at a premium during the early years of the nineteenth century. The year 1811 was signalised by the produc- tion of a vast number of “ figure” or movable plate books. Mr. Tuer alludes in some detail to “ Little Fanny,” issued by Messrs. S. and J. Fuller at the Temple of Fancy, Rathbone Place. Far more elaborate and ambitious than “ Little Fanny” is “ The Pro- tean Figure and Metamorphic Costumes,” which is also due to the enterprise of Messrs. Fuller. By changing the endless supply of articles of costume contained in envelopes of brown paper, George IV. might be trans- formed into the “Corsican Ogre,” Napoleon into Wellington, and a colonel of the Imperial “THE FIGURE AND METAMORPHIC COSTUMES.” AN ILLUSTRATION FROM PROTEAN (Published by Messrs. S. and J. Fuller, Rathbone Place, 1811.) Guard into the British Naval officer, whose portrait, as sanctioned by the presiding genius of the Rathbone Place Temple of Fancy, is now reproduced for the entertainment of the iuvenile readers of Tur Kina. A. M. B.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. Lhe Christmas Customs of Long Ago. HE gulf which divides the Christmas of Trafalgar year from that we are about to celebrate is very wide indeed. The winter of 1805 was one of almost unprecedented severity; stage- coaches here and there were literally buried and scattered villages and in snow-drifts, Carminow “kept open house for all comers and yoers, drinkers, minstrells, dancers, and what not, during the Christmas-time, and that his usual allowance of provision for those twelve days was twelve fat bullocks, twenty Cornish bushels of wheat, thirty-six sheep, with hogs, lambs, and fowls of all sorts.” MARKETING ON CHRISTMAS EVE. (From a contemporary drawing by Seymour.) solitary mansions remained isolated for days and weeks together from the outside world. Nevertheless, our grandfathers and grand- mothers (freed at last by Nelson's great victory from the fear of foreign invasion) contrived, somehow or other, to make merry in accordance with the traditions of their ancestors, and keep Christmas in the old- fashioned style then in vogue. The festivities indulged in differed very little from the scenes of riotous carousing and Gargantuan hospitality depicted half a century before by Hogarth and hiscontemporaries. Over-eating and over-drinking were de rigueur, especially at Christmas-time; the mistletoe was often the signal for indulgence in unseemly horse- play; while Boxing Day was given up to practical jokes of the roughest and most disagreeable type. While the squire, his family, and his guests drank deeply of port and sherry upstairs, ale, both old and strong, flowed freely iu the servants’ hall and kitchen, and was quaffed in enormous quantities by the outdoor retainers, as well as by the half- frozen “waits” or the mummers, whose appearance at some stage or other of the pro- ceedings was always looked forward to. The greater part of the illustrations of these eighteenth century Christmases, interesting though they undoubtedly are, would hardly bear reproducing in an age when a three-bottle man and Boxing Day rioter would be regarded as fitting subjects for judicial restraint. Certain “great Christmases” live in history. Henry VIII. immortalised himself by the grandeur of his Christmas rejoicings, quite as much as by the plurality of his wives. Under his powerful patronage the London Christmas, as might be expected, quite out- stripped its country counterpart. Never- theless, certain “country Christmases” ran their London rivals very close. In the days of Christmas-keeping King Hal, John Carminow was a Cornishman of high repute, and his Christmases were deemed worthy of a permanent record. Hals tells us that While the quips and cranks of Will Somers were enlivening the Court Christmas, the prevailing spirit of jollity invaded the parson- ages of the humbler sort of beneficed clergy. When Hugh Latimer was cited to answer a charge of heresy, he wrote from his Wiltshire vicarage to say he intended “to make merry with his parishioners this Christmas, lest per- chance he might never return to them again.” Charles II. came back to “his own again,” and was greeted with the refrain: “Then here's a health to Charles our King Throughout the world admir'd, Let us his great applauses sing, That we so much desir'd, And wished amongst us for to reign, When Oliver rul'd here ; But since he’s home return'd again Come fill some Christmas beer."’ One ot the curious features of the Christinas diversions of the Georgian epoch was the semi-public card playing after the State church-going, the offerings for the poor, and the usual banquet. Twelfth Night, with its cake and characters, was at this period in great prominence as a phase of Yuletide amusement. Four years before the century ended Charles Lamb wrote to Coleridge: ‘It were unwisely done should we refuse To cheer cur path, as ‘eatly as we may— Our lonely path to cheer, as travellers use With merry song, quaint tale, or roundelay."* Of the early Victorian writers on Christmas the best was T. K. Hervey, who found an ideal illustrator in the person of Seymour. The “ Book of Christmas” appeared in 1837, and its appearance coincided with the first Christmas of Queen Victoria's reign. In those days the mighty influence of steam was only just beginning to make itself felt, but the frolic and fun of Christmastide were far less bois- terous than they were in 1805, and in the last decades of the eighteenth century. Forfeits, snap-dragon, blind man’s buff, hot-cockles, hunt the slipper, post and pair, and dancing had to some extent replaced the hard drinking, horse-play, and practical jokes of half a century before. The Christmas Tree and the Twelfth Cake both held their own, and every village could still boast of its mummers and waits. Soine of these are now entirely things of the past. We live in an age of rapid progress and ceaseless movement, in which there is seemingly no place for much THE NORFOLK COACH AT CHRISTMAS. (From a contemporary drawing by Seymour.) Cromwell tried his hand at abolishing Christmas festivities, but signally failed. Nothing, perhaps, contributed more power- fully to the spirit which brought about the Restoration than the “warrants” and “decrees” levelled against the further observance of the greatest of all our national feasts. 373 which found favour in the eyes of our less practical forbears. In any case, Seymour's pictures of what Christmas was nearly seventy years ago are interesting at a time when one still speaks of Christmas festivity, and we wish one another, in spite of record fogs, a Merry Christmas as well as a Happy New Year. A.M. B.

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Dec, 30th, 1905, THE KING. AND HIS ART IN THE SALE-ROOM. A NAVAL PROCESSION IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. ONE OF THE COACHES DRAGGED BY SEAMEN AND MARINES. The two curious water-colour drawings from which our reproductions are made depict some incident in Naval history whichis not specified on either of them. The only hint we have is that Captain de Courcy and Captain Boger are named on one of them, Looking through Naval biographies and histories, the only conjunction between the names of these two officers that we have been able to trace is in 1799. In that year Captain Michael de Courcy was in command of the ‘Magnanime,"' in Lord Bridport's engagement with the French off the coast of Ireland. Captain Richard Boger was Flag Captain to Admiral Sir Richard King, Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth, to which port, in all probability, the '‘ Magnanime"’ returned after the engagement. Apparently the two coaches in the procession contain the captain and his officers, and the men who are dragging them are the ship's company of one or more ships. It has been suggested that in this way the crews of the men-of war of the time proceeded to the pay office to receive their prize-money ; or, if this is not the case, possibly the captain was on his way to the Guildhall to receive the freedom of the borovgh. Or, again, it might be that the captain was leaving his ship. and in this way his late ship's company took the opportunity of showing their good will, We have not been able to trace whether Captain Roger succeeded Captain de Courcy in the ‘* Magnanime " ; but this might quite possibly have been the case. 374 Digitized by CS OOS le

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Dec. 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS LITERARY NOTES. uursery-maid who became the wife of an Ambassador and the confidante of a Queen,” has come into her own. We have had Mr. Walter Sichel's elaborate and valuable book,upon her, and we have now before us a very beautiful production, published by Mr. W. G. Menzies, “Emma, Lady Hamilton: A Biographical Essay, with a Catalogue of Her Published Portraits,” by Mr. J. T. Herbert | “Nelson Year" Emma Hamilton, ‘ the Baily. ‘* Women,” says Mr. Baily, “do not get justice easily,” and certainly Emma Emma Hamilton has not had Hamilton. justice; at least until the present year. We remember that she was the mistress ot Nelson; we do not remember that she was his friend and his inspiration. We remember that she grew fat and blowsy; we do not always remember— odd though it may seem—that she was once the most beautiful woman that ever lived, as much the inspiration of Romney as she was of Nelson. And we entirely forget that she played an important part in the political drama at Naples, where her influence was exerted entirely for’ good. Some of her shortcomings LADY HAMILTON AS A “ BACCHANTE," BY MME. VIGEE LE Life of Lady H (W. G. Menzies, Temple Chambers, Reproduced from one of the illustrations in the Mr. Baily has made it his duty to point out, and the result is an able and most absorbing study of a fascinating woman, and a character whose weaknesses were the outcome of that rare quality, straightforward self-expression. PERHAPS, however, the chief attraction of this handsome quarto, with its ornamental white vellum binding, lies in its pictures. Here are no less than twenty-four plates, made from portraits of Lady Hamilton by Shelley, Romney, Reynolds, Mme. le Brun (this most interesting portrait we reproduce on this page), Lawrence, and Masquerier. Of these, four are in colours: the miniature by The Shelley which forms the frontis- Pictures. _ piece, Sir Joshua Reynolds's“ Bac- chante,” Romney's ** Nature” and “Emma Hart.” One could turn these por- traits over for hours and derive nothing but pieasure from them, so superbly beautiful was their subject, and so intense a sense of inspiration to those who painted her. It is sad, indeed, to let the mind turn from these portraits to the horrible caricature of * Dido” aft the departure of .Eneas, an indecent, gross thing that may still be seen in shop- windows sometimes, the low insult of political spite joined to the prurience of prudish “virtue.” But the best of this beautiful book is that it is all but impossible to let the mind wander from the portrait—in words and in Pletures-—which it impresses on us; and we ay it aside with the determination to turn to it again as soon as possible. * i * THE first number of the Magazine of Fine Arts (Newnes), which appeared in November, made people wonder “how it could be done for the money "—which was 1s. The second will give rise to just the same wonder. It is in every respect The an artistic and beautiful produc- Magazine tion to look through, besides being of Fine scholarly, sound, and interesting Arts. toread. There are eight supple- mental plates, four in colours and four tinted, and all are good. The articles appear to us especially interesting. Mr. Lawrence Housman writes on Piero della Francesca; M. Gustave Geffroy on the French animal BRUN. imilton, by J. T. Herbert “Baily? ) sculptor, Antoine Louis Barye; Mr. Robert C. Witt on those magnificent but too little known landscapes by Rubens; Sir James D. Linton puts in a word for the now too gencrally despised Etty; and there are many other fine contributions in the number. The quality of all the illustrations is, as before, of the highest. The delicacy of the frontispiece, a Piero della Francesca, the brilliance of the reproduction of Barye’s statues, and the richness of the Limoges enamel chasse (in colours) are especially noticeable. THERE is some capital fun in Mr. Harry Furniss's new book just published by Messrs. Chapman and Hall, “How to Draw in Pen and Ink.” It is not (ostensibly) a humorous work; indeed, its object is to give the young artist and illus- trator very sound and practical, but high, advice on his art trom a master of pen-drawing who knows more about it than any other man living. But the fact is that Mr. Harry Furniss cannot help it. Look at the portrait of him which is given as the frontis- piece of this book, and then see what chance How to Draw. viii. there is of your having reached the Finis without laughing. Mr. Furniss's fun breaks out whether it will or no. And we may add that the soundness and high ideal of his book do not suffer in the least from his humorous excursuses on lady-artists, models, and the authors of the books he illustrates. We can recommend this book warmly to all students who intend to take up pen-drawing and illustrating for book or paper as part of their life's work; and equally warmly to people with a sense of humour, who will enjoy the fun that runs, irresistibly from Mr. Furniss’s pen, whether it is writing words or drawing pictures. Mr. Furniss begins with a chapter on originality (and other things), which shows an open mind and a fresh—indeed, a youthful—anticipation of movements to come, and explains, incidentally, how much better off in many ways the illustrator and primalist in art is than the painter of pictures. Then comes a talk on Mr. Furniss's own methods ot work, and his feelings while he is at it; then a chapter on “Various Methods and Various Means," hints to “special” artists and to lady-students, and a note on the illustrations of books. The many illustrations by the author which the book includes are full of his well- known humour and good draughtsmanship. * * * A SCIENTIFIC work of the highest value is Lord Avebury’s “ Notes on the Lile-History of British Flowering Plants,” a large and very handsome volume lately published by Messrs. Macmillan. It is not a work, of course, that lends itselt o “ review”; but it is equally not a work that can be passed over in silence. Lord Avebury has observed that Sowerby, Benthamn, Hooker, Babington, and the other authors of our many and excellent “ Floras,” often omit points of great interest, other than technical details, and that it did not tall within their intention to enter much into the economy Flowering and life-history of plants. To Plants. supplement, not to supersede, these works, he has written the book before us; his aim being “to describe points of interest in the life-history of our British plants; to explain, as far as possible, the reasons for the structure, form,and colour; and to suggest some of the innumerable problems which still remain for solution.” After a long intro- duction dealing with the flowers, the fruits and seeds, the leaves, the stem, and the sense- organs, his work falls into three main divisions, Dicotyledons, Coniferz, and Monocotyledons. There is a good index, and the book is fully illustrated. BOOKS TO READ. Jean Dominique Ingres, edited by W. Shaw Sparrow. (Hodder and Stoughton.) The Spirit of the Age, the work of Frank Brangwyn, edited by W. Shaw Sparrow. (Hodder and Stoughton.) The Etchings of Méryon. Series.) Leaves from the Diary of Henry Greville, fourth series, edited by Alice Countess of Strafford. (Smith, Elder.) Memoirs ot General Sir H. D. Daly, G.C.B., by Major H. Daly. (Murray.) Seymour Vandeleur, the Story of a British Officer, by Colonel F. I. Maxse, C.B, D.S.O, (The \ational Review.) Emma, Lady Hamilton, by J.T. H. Baily. (Menzies.) Sixty Years’ Stage Service, being a record of the lite ot Charles Morton, compiled by W. H. Morton and H. Chance Newton. (Gale and Polden.) The Amateur Cook, by Katharine Burrill and Annie M. Booth. (Chambers.) Studies in Poetry and Criticism, by John Churton Collins. (Bell ) In Our Convent Days, by Agnes Bepplier. (Constable.) ‘Tom Browne’s Comic Annual. (Drane.) Creatures of the Night, a book of Wild Life in Western Britain, by Alfred W. Rees. (Murray.) Poetical Works ot William Blake, edited by John Sampson. (Clarendon Press and Henry Frowde.) A Short Day's Work, by Monica Peveril Turnbull. (Murray.) The Canker at the Heart, being studies from the lile of the poor in the year ot grace 1gos, by I.. Cope Cornford. (E. Grant Richards.) With Flashlight and Rifle, a record of hunting adventures and of studies of wild lite in Equatorial Africa, by C. G. Schillings, translated by F. Whyte. (Hutchinson.) Shakespeare's (Constable.) London, Vanished described by Philip Norman. (Newnes's Great Etchers London, by H. T. Stephenson. and Vanishing, painted and (Black.)

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NAVY AND ARMY THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. FACTS ABOUT YOUR SKIN LANCE at the looking glass, and you will notice that the pores on your nose are larger than those on any other part of your face. Being larger, they clog easier, and you are thus able to see what is taking place all over the face and body ; for it must be remembered that what you see on your nose is going on in every part of the body where you cannot see it. The pores are always getting stopped up, impurities form, the skin becomes unhealthy, is often rendered unsightly, and great discomfort may be caused. Is this so in your case? If your skin is red or rough, has any blemish upon it, or if you suffer from any skin trouble in any part of the body, you want something that will give immediate relief, and make your skin clear, pure, and healthy once again. All this is effected by the use of “Antexema,” which is a scientific remedy, being the discovery of a well-known doctor. It stops irritation immediately, removes all skin blemishes, and is a sure cure for skin complaints of every kind. The one point that should be remembered above all others is that many, if not all, of the most severe forms of skin trouble might be avoided with but a small amount of trouble if attention were given to the matter as soon as the first symptoms showed themselves. Everyone knows the danger of a neglected cold, and the danger of a neglected skin trouble is as great, and the results of inattention in the early stages quite as disastrous. Neglect of the first signs of skin trouble means risk of misery, and even of unsightliness, in the future. We all breathe with our skin as well as with our lungs, and it is therefore most important that every pore fy should be kept open. That is why “Antexema Soap” should always be used for washing. It not only cleanses the surface of the skin, but also cleanses the pores and keeps them free, open and able to do their work well. In addition to being a breathing organ, the skin is also a loom for making the beautiful protecting blanket which covers the whole of the body, and is known as the scarf or outer skin. The surface of the skin is covered with millions of tiny pores, and most of these carry away, by means of the perspiration, the watery waste of the system, and the others secrete the natural oil of the skin, which makes it soft, smooth, and elastic. “ Antexema ” cleanses the pores, soothes and softens the skin, and pimples, roughness, blemishes, chating, and all skin troubles disappear under its magical influence. ‘“Antexema” is an unrivalled cure for eczema, psoriasis, and nettlerash ; but it is just as useful for burns, BEFORE USING “ANTEXEMA." bruises, blisters, insect-bites, and skin-irritation, and gentlemen whose skin is tender find it the very thing to use after shaving. It is not an ointment, but a milky liquid which forms an invisible healing, soothing, non-poisonous, protective coating over the tender surface, and a new skin is thus able to grow beneath it. For every purpose for which cold cream and similar preparations are used, “Antexema” is far more valuable, because not only does it cool and soothe, but it heals in a most remarkable way. Thousands of people during the last few months have availed themselves of our offer to send a copy of our booklet on “Skin Troubles,” and we are glad to know that it has proved wonder- fully useful. This family handbook is full of thoroughly accurate and exceedingly useful information that cannot fail to interest. Skin troubles are so common, the dis- comfort they cause is so great, and the disfigurement due to them in many instances so marked, that a little book containing the essence of modern scientific knowledge in regard to the cause, cure, and prevention of all forms of skin ulness cannot fail to be appre- ciated. That is why you should procure a copy. The following amongst other skin affections are referred to in our booklet on skin troubles :—Acne, Babies’ Skin Troubles, Bad Complexions, Baldness, Barbers Itch, Blackheads, Boils, Blotches, Burns and Scalds, Chilblains, Corns and Bunions, Dandruff ; Delicate, Sensitive, Irritable, Easily Chapped Skin ; Skin Troubles affecting the Ears, Eyes, Feet, Hands, and Scalp; Eczema (chronic and acute), Eczema of the Legs, Erysipelas, Erythema, Facial Blemishes, Flushings, Freckles, Gouty Eczema, Hemorrhoids, Insect Bites, Leg Wounds, Lip and Chin Troubles, Nettlerash, Pimples, Prickly Heat, Psoriasis, Ringworm, Scabies, Scald Head, Scrofula, Seborrhcea, Shingles, Ulcers, Warts, and Wrinkles. General Hints on Diet are also given, and it shows in clear, plain, and simple language how to cure all skin troubles and prevent their return. “Antexema” is supplied by all Chemists and Stores at ts. 14d. and 2s. 9d., or may be obtained direct, post free, in plain wrapper, for 1s. 3d. and 2s. gd.“ Antexema” is easily obtainable in all British Colonies and Possessions, of leading Chemists and Druggists. The family handbook, “Skin Troubles,” will be forwarded post free to our readers, together with free trial of “Antexema,” if THE KING is mentioned and three penny stamps are enclosed for postage and packing. Letters should be addressed to “ Antexema,” 83, Castle Road, London, N.W. AFTER USING ‘‘ANTEXEMA.” 6” The 41st Number of the . .. NOW READY. 6° PLAY PICTORIAL A Complete Souvenir of “MR. POPPLE” the Successful Comedy at the Apollo Theatre. Fine Portraits of Miss Ethel Irving and Mr. G. P. Huntley. All the Principal Scenes and Situations Fully Illustrated. No. 39 THE PLAY PICTORIAL deals with ‘THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM.” No. 40 THE PLAY PICTORIAL deals with ‘‘ PUBLIC OPINION.” OF ALL NEWSAGENTS, BOOKSTALLS AND BOOKSELLERS.

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Dec. 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS Leaves from a Collector's Note-book. No, LXXiIl.—DUTCH CAIN AND ABEL. From a very early Bristol tile UTCH tiles (properly and improperly D so called) have for at least three centuries entered very largely into the decoration of English homes. The demand for them is as great as ever, although very few of the so-called Dutch tiles come from Holland. There are collectors of ABRAHAM'S SACRIFICE. A Delft tile, probably of Dutch origin, old tiles, as of everything else, and rare speci- mens often fetch large prices; but the potters of Delft soon lost their monopoly of supplying England and Europe with this particular form of enamelled earthenware. Tiles were manu- factured at Rouen and elsewhere on the Continent, and before the end of the seventeenth ELIJAH, THE PROPHET. A Dutch tile, early eighteenth century, TIEES : century the potters of Lambeth were able to supply them in large quantities. The influence of the Dutch designers for a long time remained paramount, and this accounts for the partiality shown for subjects of a purely Scriptural character in England as well as in Holland and France. Hence such scenes as those portrayed in the specimens now illustrated. For nearly a hundred and fifty years the death of Abel, the Deluge, the contemplated sacrifice of Isaac, the story of Balaam, the tragic fate of Jezebel, and fifty kindred topics maintained a firm hold on the mind of the tile-makers. They were assuredly unconscious of the humour inherent in many of these rough but occasionally vigorous pictures. Naval col- lectors will welcome this strange presentment of the Ark as a sort of Dutch barge, nor is the crude idea of the death of the Hebrew Queen less original in its conception. Mr. Solon is of opinion that Delft ware and tiles of Dutch design were manufactured at Lowestolt, but this statement is not borne out by the investigations of Mr. W. W. Spelman, whose exhaustive monograph must now rank as the standard work on the subject of which it treats. Curiously enough, very little is said by Mr. Oxford in his elaborate catalogue of the Trapnell collection of Bristol porcelain about the Delft ware for which the Royal and Free City was famous long before the halcyon days of Champion and Cookworthy. Tiles, for the most part essentially Dutch in their characteristics, were made at Bristol and Liverpool, as well as at Lambeth, quite early in the eighteenth century, if not before. Some exceedingly interesting examples of these Anglo-Dutch tiles are to be seen in the Liver- pool Museum, Towards’ the end of the eighteenth century the Liverpool potters broke away from the early Dutch traditions, and Chinese pictures supplanted the Deluge, while Mrs. Siddons, Mrs. Lessingham, Mrs. Abingdon, and other popular queens of the stage replaced Jezebel and the dogs, and Abraham and his doomed son. The Bristol makers of Delft or tin-enamelled ware were nearly all members of the Society of Friends. The pioneers of the industry were Thomas and Richard Frank—father and sou. Mr. Solon tells us it is believed that the “ pot-works ” of the Franks were established at Redcliffe Bank, Bristol, if not by the end of the seven- teenth, at least quite early in the eighteenth century. There they flourished till 1777, when they were removed to Water Lane. By this time the fortunes of Bristol Delft were at a low ebb, but it continued to be manufactured for some time longer under the auspices of Mr. Joseph Ring (the purchaser of the Franks’ business) and Mr. Joseph Flower. Both Mr. Ring and Mr. Flower were Quakers. The glaze of Bristol Delft was distinguished by a somewhat unpleasant blue or bluish green tone. It is certainly less brilliant than that of Liverpool, and the style of decoration most in vogue was specially Dutch in its conception. In fact, the tiles turned out at Bristol were sold as “ Flemish” or “ Dutch.’ In this case imitation was certainly the sincerest form of flattery. They were largely used for the lining cf fireplaces and the ornamentation of dairies, Tiled panels or pictures, each composed of nine tiles, are fairly common. In the South Kensington Museum is a fine Bristol tile-picture giving a view of St. Mary Redcliffe Church with the arms of Bishop Butler, who held the See between 1738 and 1750. There is a_ still larger group of no less than seventy-two tiles, xX. OLD AND NEW, RE4L AND COUNTERFEIT. THE DELUGE, From a Bristol Delft tile, circa 1760. portraying, when placed in juxtaposition Hogarth’s “March to Finchley.” In 1774, Hogarth was at Bristol painting the altar- piece for Redcliffe Church, The makers of Bristol Delft were, apparently, keen politicians. They turned out plates and plaques in abundance covered with the old electioneering BALAAM AND HIS ASS, Delft tile, origin unknown, cries, e.g., Nugent only, 1754,” etc., but con- tested elections apparently found no echo in the tiles, for in that department Scriptural subjects reigned supreme until the humbler “pot-makers” were suddenly eclipsed by the greater glories achieved by Champion and Cookworthy. B. THE FATE OF JEZEBEL. A Dutch tile, circa 1740,

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 80th, 19065. Tae Misszs H.& 1. WOOLLAN (Under Royal Patronage) are showing a UNIQUE Collection of Antiques. Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite Furniture. . . Worcester and Lowestoft Services. Lace, Glass, etc. Showrooms: First Floor. 28, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, W. MAGGS BROS., 109, STRAND, W.C., LONDON, ENGLAND. Dealers in RARE Books AND Fine Lisprary EDITIONS OF £ TANDARD AUTHORS, Voyages and Travels, Early Printed Books, rst Editions of 17th, 18th, and 1gth Century writers, Illustrated Works. Also Rare Portraits, Line, Stipple, Mezzotints, and Colour Engravings, and Autographs. c Recently issued—Illustrated Catalogues of Rare Books, Voyages and Travels, Engravings, Autographs. Price 6d. each. BOOK PLATES (EX-LIBRIS). Catalogue of the extensive series of duplicate plates from the famous collection formed by the late SiR AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON FRANKS, K.C.B., etc Part I. Now Ready. ELLIS, 29, New Bond Street, London, W. BOOK CATALOGUES FREE. Topography, Sporting, Genealogical Works, First Editions, and Library Editions of Standard Books. WALTER NIELD, 29, Bath Street, BRISTOL. The Highest Prices given for Large or Small Quantities of Books. LOWESTOFT CHINA. By W. W. R. SPELMAN, ESSRS. JARROLD & SONS, I.TD., London and Norwich. have M pleasure in announcing the early issue of the above peculiarly interest- ing and attractive volume, which has been written by one who bas had greater opportunity, perhaps, of studying what real Lowestoft China is, than anyone, inasmuch as he is in possession of by far the most important part of the fragments discovered in 1903-4 on the site of the original factory at Lowestoft. The book is replete with 58 plates, illustrating about 250 items of this most interesting discovery, showing specimens of the clay itself, specimens of the moulds, specimens in the clay, specimens in the biscuit, specimens decorated but unglazed, and finally specimens completed. With these im- portant data the author has been enabled by careful study and comparison to elucidate much of the mystery which has enveloped this interesting subject. The work is further illustrated by 39 plates of specimens in the author's collection (which numbers some 700 pieces), of which 26 are beautifully The Owner of the larger Fragments discovered on the Site OF THE OLD FACTORY AT LOWESTOFT. executed in colours. part of the PRICE 3 GUINEAS NET. For Prospectus apply... JARROLD & SONS, LTD., NORWICH. THE KING’S COLLECTORS’ REGISTER. For Spaces in the Register apply to ‘‘ THE EDITOR.” WANTED. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. MSS. of Admiral T. M. Hardy. Good letters wanted.—827, THz KinG's EXCHANGE. Autograph Letter of the Rev. Edmund Nelson, of Burnham Thorpe. {£2 offered.—829, THz KinG's EXCHANGE. BOOKS: Complete copies of Fairburn's Journal of Naval Occurrences.—154, THE Ki1nG's EXCHANGE. A Copy of an Admiralty Circular, published Jan. 1st, 1825, describing the naval uniform ‘‘ which in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure is to be worn by officers of the Royal Navy." Signed by J. W. Crocker, Secretary of the Admiralty, and containing coloured patterns. 170. Tue Kine's EXCHANGE. A set of the Meteor, or loose plates from the same (temp. George IV.).—182, Tug Kinc's ExcHANGE. “The Sufferings of John Custos, a Mason," cir. 1780-85, published by M. Swinney, of Birmingham. £1 offered.—183, THz Kinc's ExcHAnGE. A set or odd volumes of the Freemasons’ Magazine. tos. each offered.—184, THE K1Nc's ExCHANGE. Parliamentary Directory or Hand-book for 1805. —185, THE KinG’s EXCHANGE. Chat Books (illustrated) relating to Paul Jones.— 186, THE Kinc'’s EXCHANGE. Copies of any Service Almanacs, es) published by Harrison between 1880 an Tue Kine's ExcHance. ‘*The Book of Archery,"’ and any otber works on Toxophily ; any Naval and Military Calendars.— 188, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. jally that 1892.—187, PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. Good Teapressions with good margins of engrav- ings of old London, especially Covent Garden, the Temple, the Strand, Lincoln's Inn.— 249, THE Kina's ExcHANGE. Prints of Uniform of the Navy, by Rowlandson, Hull, Ulsdall, and Sharp, or any others.—261, THE Kine's Excuance. WANTED. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Btco.—continued. Information or Copies of any Prints showing Doggett, or any of the other pre-Macklin Shylocks. —262, THE KiNG's EXCHANGE. View of Carlisle House, Soho, about 1780-1790.— 264, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Aquatints of the Battle of Navarino, and the engagement between the ‘‘ Shannon" and ‘‘ Chesa- peake,"’ after Sir John Theophilus Lee.—265, Tux Kine's ExcHanGce. Contemporary Portrait of Fanny Burney prior to her marriage.—268, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Topographical Prints wanted; old Views of Sandleford Priory, Newbury; Shokerwick House, Bath ; Wolfeton House, Dorset; or Shute House, Devon.—269, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Prints of any of the Ships in the Navy about 1755, especially those which took part in Admiral Byng’s operations.—-270, THE KinG’s ExCHANGE. Portrait of Sir Charles Somers, or Sumners, the discoverer of the Bermudas. £1 offered.— 271, THE KinG's ExcHANGE. Dorset Prints: Weymouth Bay, after Upbam, dedicated to Princess Augusta, 1801; John Penn drilling Portland Legion of Volunteers; Litho Hulmando, after Upham, date probably 1810 or 1812 Good price offered.—272, THE KineG’s ExCHANGE. Gillray Caricatures (coloured) : ‘* John Bull taking aluncheon,"’ 1798; ‘t Royal Economy,’ George III. frying sprats and Queen Charlotte toasting muffins, 1791. 6s. each oflered.—273, THE Kinc's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. Glass Transfer Pictures Wanted, high-class examples of portraits: D. and Mrs. Garrick, Queen Charlotte, Mrs. Piozzi. and others. Good price offered.—526, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. Wedgwood or Worcester Masonic Jugs, with the names and numbers of private lodges.—527, Tue Kine's ExcHANGE. xi. WANTED. GOLD, SILVER, Ete. Pair of very early Sheffield Ware Candelabra.— 615, THE Kine's ExcHanGe. MISCELLANEOUS. Pictorial cards wanted from all parts of the world Photos of docks, harbours, preferred. P:ompt reply. Will send views of Brest —J. LEGRAND, Landendeau, Finisterre, France. FOR SALE. AUTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS. A series of MSS. relating to Colonel Stephen Digby.— 817A, 1HE Kinc's EXCHANGE. BOOKS. First 3 volumes of ‘' Navy & Army Illustrated,” in splendid condition, bound in publisher's covers. What offers ?>—'' R. P.,"’ 71, High Street, Mortlake. Complete set of the World Newspaper, from its foundation down to 1896. — 1334, The Kinc's EXCHANGE. The Tichborne Trial, in 8 volumes (folio), in original boards, with presentation copy of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn’s charge to the jury, 2 volumes.— 134A, THE Kinc’s ExCHANGE. PRINTS, ETCHINGS, Etc. : Exceptionally fine colour Print of Madame Récamier. Original Drawing of English military costume by Vernet.—223a, THE KinG's ExCHANGE. Baxter Colour Prints, Portraits of Royalty, His- torical and Sporting Events, Scenes in Town and Country, etc.—224a, THE KinG's EXCHANGE. GOLD, SILVER, Etc. Really genuine and fine specimens of Sheffield Plate, in good condition. — 6084, Tue Kine's EXCHANGE. CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE. An exceptionally beautiful Worcester Dessert Service; best period and very lovely decorative paintings.—524A, THe KinG's EXCHANGE. Five Glass Pictures of the Death of Nelson (all different),—525a, THE Kinc’s EXCHANGE.

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Dec. 30th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS TWO POPULAR’ REVIVALS. “‘THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL’’ AT THE NEW THEATRE. ‘ > This popular play has been revived for Miss Julia Neilson and Mr. Fred Terry's season at the New Theatre, and has proved quite as much to t taste as it did sone months ago when originally produced, ‘*PETER PAN’’ AT THE DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE. Mr. J. M. Barrie's fantasy has been revived again, with Miss Cecilia Loftus as Peter Pan, in place of Miss Nina Boucicault. Otherwise the cast remains almost the same as before. One or wwo slight alterations have also been made in the action of the play; but substantially the story of the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up is unchanged, and quite as delightful as ever. (From copyright photographs by Ellis and Walery. xii,

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NAVY AND ARM). THE KING. Dec. 80th, 1906. You cannot work if your tcain of thought is being continually interrupted by a scratchy nib or uncertain flow of ink. THE "SWAN" FOUNTAIN. PEN writes rapidly, easily, and is made to suit any hand. Prices from 10/6, 16/6, 25/- post free upwards. Sold by all Stationers and Jewellers. Write for Catalogué post free. MABIE, TODD & BARD 79 & 80, High Holborn, London, W.C. BRANCHES: street, Wis a Eve at New York and Paris EsTABLisHED 35 YEARS (iho). ME CHARING CROSS BANK. 28, BEDFORD ST., CHARING CROSS, London, and 11g and 120, BISHOPSGATE ST. WITHIN, London, B.C. Assets, £694,403. Liabilities, £37,291. Surplus, £322,112. Loans of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few hours’ notice in town or country on mortgage of furniture, trade. and farm stock, plant, crops, etc., without removal. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. Distance no object df 2} per cent. allowed on Current account balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received on terms as under. Subject to y months’ Notice of Withdrawal i per cent. per annum. ooo i cd et . Special terms for longer periods. Interest ble Bonds ‘Deari; it Sri en BIRKBECK. BANK ESTABLISHED 1851, Current Accounts, 2 % Interest allowed on minimun monthly balances when not drawn below £100. Deposits. 24 % Interest allowed on Veposit Accounts. Advances made. Stocks and Sharés-bought and sold. Apply C. F, Ravenscrorr, Secretary, Southampton Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. SULPHOLINE SKIN LOTION. Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Entirely fade away. FOR HARNESS! If you use much you don't get the effect —and you waste the polish. JUST A BMEAR ‘AND A RUB is all that's wanted. WREN’S BOOT POLISH makes harness-cleaning a pleasant task —as the gloss comes up in a couple of seconds. Send 7}d. in stamps for samples (black and brown), and put them to the test WREN & CO., NORTHAMPTON. 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The Cap is furnished on trial and under guarantee issued by the Jefferson Bank of aint Louis, and any bank or banker will testify as to the validity of this guarantee. We have no agents, and no one is authorized to sell, offer for sale, or receive money for the Evans Vacuum Cap—all orders come through the Jefferson Bank. Let us send you a book which explains the possibilities of the invention, and also evidence of the results it has achieved. This book is sent free on request, and we prepay postage in full. EVANS VACUUM CAP CO., 923, Fullerton Building, SAINT LOUIS, U.S.A. NOTE.—Mr. W. M. Everett, President of the Evans Vacuum Cap Company, is now in London at the Cecil Hotel, where he will remain until February 15th. Mr Everett invites persunal calls from all interested in the Evans Vacuum Cap, and will also give attention to any correspondence sent to him on the subject. Preserve your Teeth! BY USING FLORILINE TOOTH- POWDER. For use with or without FLoriLine. 1/- per large Jar. 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Dec. 80th, 1905. THE KING. AND HIS ashions of To-day & To-morrow. HE American craze is certainly gaining ground very rapidly over here when the American walk is becoming quite general. Now, this walk is somewhat trying to English people, as it has such an affected style when indulged in by them. To the 1 it seems to come quite naturally, but for us it requires much ice and c To begin with, you must wear the most up-to-date American straight-fronted corsets, which give the effect of having no shape at all below the waist in front, and this helps materially the walk l'Ameri- caine.” One thing is certainly notice- able in a very short time—it throws you so far forward on your toes that you wear your boots and shoes through at the toe part in a remark- ably short space of time. Well, this is all good for trade, and specially good for bootmakers, but it is very extrava- gant. I have been lately to several afternoon teas where the girls and young women walked along in single file round and round the room on tip-toe, throwing theirshoulders back, chest forward, and below the waist in; it has become quite the fashionable game of health, and causes much amuse- ment. If not over- done, it does give a good carriage, but when grossly exag- gerated, as it is now becoming, it reminds you of “shadows on the walls,” and the a particular one of the camel. It is rather fetching in skating, but the skirt must be beautifully cut, or it looks very ugly. Furs of all de- scriptions are now being bought largely, for we have still the winter to go through, and those who motor— and in these days they are almost in the majority — are purchasing chin- a used as trimming to these, and lace of any thick make is also freely used. A quaint muff I noticed the other day was in alternate bands of white velvet and ermine, with full point lace, dyed a deep coffee colour: hanging over the opening at each side. In the centre was a large bunch of velvet Allen Richardson roses and brown foliage. A white cloth and velvet costume was worn with this, and the small toque was composed of the same velvet roses, the brim being of ermine. Those who have not already migrated to the Riviera to avoid our delightfully change- able and unpleasant winter, are waiting until after Christ- mas, and I have seen to-day some lovely gowns, and, above all, tea-gowns and dainty tea- jackets, designed and destined for the South, the latter all fluffy laces and chiffons, that look as if you can blow them away with a breath, but which are most costly. A dainty tea-gown in Empire fashion, in cob- webby lace over blue and green changeant taffetas, was most original in colour effect. ¢ Also a pretty idea x for a semi-evening toilette was rather tempting. The © foundation was of full tone of sea bengaline, over this was a violet chiffon, and : a third skirt again i! of green chiffon, y and over this a plain Russian net of rather large mesh. | This was trimmed with changeant violet and green ruches in the key pattern. The bodice was a | round bébé shape, ya te Se ere pee + 0>- Mere ee a , green ° with cross-over | braces or bretelles of folded change- ant silk, and was { finished at the waist by a_ long “Wess sash of the ribbon, _ \@tied in a big noose _ }lat the back, and lling to the end chilla and flat furs ee ee soca aa ere ae }Y of the gown. The to blend with early A GOAT SKIN MOTOR CoAT. effect of this was spring coats and (Messrs. Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, W.) really charming, it costumes, as they (rom a copyright photograph by R. Johnson, 292, King's hoad, Chelses.) was so unusual, will, apparently, be which lent it a much patronised, if no newer scheme takes precedence with the Paris quaintness all its own. White will be much seen in the dressmakers. It is yet early to talk of spring fashions, but I am South this season, and the wide corduroy velvets in ivory simply giving a timely hint to those who can obtain some of these flat white made in the Princess form, with little zouave jackets, furs at the coming sales, for they will find them very useful. I am here are quite the correct thing. Do not forget te take one of illustrating one of the ve come from Messrs. Deben y appropriate motor coats and toques which am and Freebody of Wigmore Street. The picture shows a good serviceable grey goat skin. lined with a tartan cloth. Another stylish coat shown by the same firm is a brown pony fur with beaver storm-collar, with straps at the sleeves to keep the cold winds out. Where velvet costumes are chosen, the tnuffs should be also in velvet in the large, flat bag shape; ermine or sable bands may be xiv, those pretty Empire fawn coats with you, for the early mornings and evenings are often very chilly. These have, as a_ rule, velvet collars of quite distinct colourings, and are most becoming. Shoes are matched exactly in shades of the cloth. Some I noticed in the prune kid were most attractive, whilst some crimson buckled shocs, to match a cloth costume, looked very smart. R. D.

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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Dec. 30th, 1905. who smokes many Cigarettes, you will appreciate (as pleasant change) the FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTES, Which are made of all Tobacco Leaf, no Paper. LIFT without an attendant is a SS They last much longer than ordinary paper cigarettes, and are far more satisfying, mild, pure, and delightful in flavour. Doctors strongly recommend them in place of excessive Paper Cigarette Smoking. These delightful Whiffs are on sale everywhere at 1d. each, 8/= per box of 100. Awarded 12 Gold Medals for general If Excellence Importer: BEWLAY, 49, STRAND, LONDON, Established 125 Years. N.B.—They make excellent Christmas Presents. necessity in your Town or Country House. Permit us to give you an estimate and specifi- cation free of charge. Your little ills will find relief in GARTER’S LITTLE LIVER PILLS For HEADACHE, For BILIOUSNESS, For INDIGESTION, For TORPID LIVER, For CONSTIPATION, For SALLOW SKIN, For the COMPLEXION. Very small, and easy to Purely take as sugar. Vegetable. Heating and Lighting Installations for all classes of private and public buildings. Golf and other Genuine must have signature om ed Club Houses a speciality. ELECTRIC PASSENGER LIFT. — Babies require a diet that is easily digested, every con- stituent of which tends to perfect health. A\ll the ingre- dients of Maltico Infants’ Food are beneficial—the essentials to perfect health and a sound constitution. Joseph Richmond @ <CcoO., LITD., Office: 30,Kirby St., London, E.C. Works: BOW, E. Foundry: CIRENCESTER, GLOS. HIGH-CLASS FICTION. OLD READYMONEY’S DAUGHTER. 6s. By L. T. MEADE. RUTH GWYNNETT: Schoolmistress. 6s. By Morice GERARD. THE LETTER KILLETH. - - 6s. By Mrs. INCHBOLD. The years of infancy decide manhood and woman- hood. Maltico builds up a vigorous constitution that INFANTS’ 9 Is Baby’s Endowment. Maltico Food is sold by most Chemists, Stores, and Grocers, in bottles at 1/6 and 2/6. A free sample and booklet may be had on application to the address below. Write for particulars of a Hand-Writing Competition just commenced, which all children can enter. THE MALTICO FOOD CO., Kingston Cross, PORTSMOUTH. London: S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO., 8 & 9, Paternoster Row. And of the Libraries and Booksellers. MAISON LEWIS, 16, Rue Royale, PARIS. Entrance, 422, Rue St. Honoré. The charm of Home Modelling is greatly enhanced when you use Plasticine; aclean, dainty material made in five beautiful colors. COMPLETE MODELLER, A most useful outfit con- 9/1 Post Free, Place du Casino, MONTE CARLO. 7, Place de la Mairie, BIARRITZ. 210, Regent Street, LONDON, taining every requisite, Cheaper boxes, 8d. and 1/3, post free. XV

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Dec. 30th, 1905. HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE. ALTHOUGH the Vinolia Company, Limited, Soapmakers to the King, are better known in regard to their Vinolia Toilet Soaps, they are also manufacturers of a very excellent house- hold soap, which is put up in attractive cartons under the title “V.H.S.” (Vinolia House- hold Soap). In order to still more popularise “V.HLS.,” the Vinolia Company, Limited, have organised a very liberal gift scheme in connection with it, whereby numerous valuable articles for the home, and other useful and fancy goods, are offered in exchange for “ V.H.S.” wrappers, and notify that they are prepared to spend as much as £ 1,000,000 in these gifts. A leaflet giving full particulars of the scheme can be obtained by addressing them at Malden Crescent, London, N.W. Tue Serpentine Swimming Club’s Christ- mas Day race, which was instituted forty-one years ago, took place this year as usual. The distance is about 100-yds., and the swimmers entered the water about 7.45 a.m. The Oxo Company arranged to send an attendant and special outfit to provide hot Oxo free of charge to all competitors. An exceedingly strong Christmas holiday programme is given at the Tivoli, where strong programmes seem a standing rule. Miss Marie Lloyd comes with new songs, “The Rustic Little Damsel with the Twinkle in her Eye” and “The Old Hag,” in which Miss Lloyd departs from her usual style, and shows herself a powerful character actress. Arthur Roberts, supported by a strong com- pany, appears in a new version of the sketch “Where's the Count?” with a new song, the latter set to the air of the latest Parisian craze, “La Mattchiche.” Little Tich completes a trio of exclusive West End engagements, also with new songs, and, of course, the big boots, without which no Tivoli audiences will be satisfied. “MoonsHiNF,” which is included in the “Just-the-Thing” matinée bill at the Palace, as well as in the evening bill, is an original musical fantasy with five principals, including Miss Ruth Lincoln, and a chorus of sixteen, and several incidental dances. It is a picture of the merry side of school-life with a peep into “ Dreamland.” The pupils of two schools —one for girls, the other for boys—which adjoin one another, supply the material tor the fun, and the “ Palace Girls” have oppor- tunities of showing their agility in scaling the wall dividing the two playgrounds. The piece terminates with the dormitory of the girls’ school, where the dainty occupants of the little beds are plunged into a world of dreanis, represented by the quaintest of dancing dolls, forming a fascinating reflection of juvenile ideas ot happiness in these days of goblin-like toys and mechanical monstrosities. The book of the play is by Eustace Baynes, and the music has been specially composed by Mr. Herman Finck. Tue. Charles Urban Biograph at the Alhambra Theatre is as popular as ever, and always upto date. The very latest series of pictures, entitled “What is Whisky?" and obtained by the courtesy of Messrs. John Dewar and Sons, Limited, represents the various processes which the whisky undergoes at the firm’s distilleries away in the Highlands at Aberfeldy, and the bandling of entire train- loads at the bonded warehouses at Perth. Altogther one of the most interesting turns of the evening. Messrs. WooicarR AND Roperts’s Press Cutting and Advertising Agency has been removed to larger premises at 58, Fleet Street, E.C., where all communications should be addressed. = Tue scope and character of “ Hazell’s Annual” are too well known by this time to need any further explanation. Attention may be drawn, however, to some few points in the current edition, to which prominence has been given as a result of the Annual's invariable policy—viz., to give the fullest possible information on the “men and topics THE KING. of the day.” A large number of foreign biographies have been added this year. The text of many documents of great international importance, such as the Anglo - Japanese Treaty, the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty, and the agreements between Japan and Korea, will be found set out verbatim. As to home affairs, the articles on the Army and Navy have been written by experts of high authority; and the record of the Session (with the provisions of all the principal Acts passed) is compiled by the skilled hand which has done the work ever since the Annual was first started. The reports of Royal Commissions on Coal Supplies, Food Supply in War Time, and London Traffic, the revised article on the Administration of London, the articles on the Fiscal Question, Political Parties, the 1905 Redistribution Proposals, and Labour Co- Partnership are some of the more important new features. The 1906 edition probably contains more new matter than any previous edition, and “ Hazell’s Annual” is one of the most welcome and most popular reference books of the day. As dainty a series of tiny gems of curiosity and manufacture as is to be bought may be found in the Christmas cosaques turned out by the firm of Brock, of Crystal Palace history. Whether one's taste is for the richly-produced, amusing, firework, floral, toy flirtation, or a hundred other varieties, there is abundant choice to suit the most critical purchaser. For the children are absolutely unique toys made in a far country, and originally intended for almond-eved mites. There are choice shells, really rich and curious fans, helmets, aprons, swords, fireworks, serpentine-love ties, antediluvian monsters from the creepy deep, toys bought of large quantities, and curios of native workmanship and gleanings from the sea coast. Ir is not now necessary for those suffering from complaints which requires a course of open-air treatment to leave their homes, They can now have erected in their own grounds a “ Revolving Shelter,” which is so arranged that with very little effort it can be turned round to any position desired, and thus those who are undergoing the treatment can be thoroughly sheltered from the wind and weather, whilst having the full benefits of the open air. Mr. William Harbrow, of South Bermondsey Station, S.E., has made a speciality of these structures, and he has erected a large number in various parts of the country. Doctors all over England highly recommend this form of treatment, and it is now quite convenient to have one of these shelters erected in connection with private residences. Is our issne of December 23, in the article on “Swansea and Nantgarw Porcelain” in the Collector's Note-book series, it was stated that the collection at the Welsh Museum, Cardiff, had been collected and classified by Mr. John Ward, F.S.A. We have received a letter trom the Museum authorities in which they request us to state that the collection ‘was not formed by Mr. Ward at all; but is the result of the labour knowledge and enthusiasm of one of our honorary curators.” ANGELUs Piano PLAYER REcITALS are always enjoyable for the lover of music. From every point of view the Angelus is a remark- able instrument as a soloist and for playing accompaniments both for instrumentalists and vocalists. Those who are thinking of giving themselves a Christmas present should visit the Angelus Hall in Regent Street on a Friday afternoon for one of the recitals, which are such a feature of the musical world. Tue twelfth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the New Palace Steamers, Limited, was held at the company’s offices, 50. King William Street, E.C., on Thursday, November 30, when Mr. T. E. Barlow, director and manager, was able to place before the members a most. satisfactory statement of accounts for the past season, with which all present were more than pleased, and though no new steamer will be built for this company for 1906, yet, if the results are then as good as they have been in 1go5, the patrons of the New Palace Steamers may rely on one or two fine new steamers being ready for 1907. xvi. AND HIS Amusements. IS MAJESTY’S. Every Evening at 8.15. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS REVIVAL of Shakespeare's Comedy THE TEMPEST. Caliban ... 0 Mr. TREE. Ariel... on ws. Miss VioLa TREE. spo {TO-DAY and SATURDAY NEXT, MATINEES (Jan.6, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3,at2.15, Monpay, January 8, to Saturpay, January 13, TWELTH NIGHT. Malvolio, Mr. Tree; Viola, Miss VioLa TREE. (CRITERION THEATRE, W. Sole Lessee: Sir CHARLES WYNDHAM Manager: Mr. Frank Curzon. Mr. TRE E. Every Evening at 8.30, Mr. Frank Curzon’s Company in THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM, A new Lyrical Comedy. Written by Lecdham lian- tock and Arthur Anderson. Music by Howard Talbot. Mesdames Marie George, Millie Legarde, Isabel Jay, etc. Messrs. Rutland Barrington, Law- rence Grossmith, M. kk. Morand, Henry A. Lytton, etc. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 Mr LEWIS WALLER Every Evening at 8.45. THE PERFECT LOVER. By Alfred Sutro. At 8.15, a farce by W. W. Jacobs and Frederick Fenn. THE TEMPTATION OF SAMUEL BURGE. Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30 Box Office roto ro. Tels. 3193 and 3194 Gerrard. [MPERIAL. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Managers, A. and S, Gatti and CHARLES FROHMAN. Every Evening at 8.15. Weds. and Sats. at 2.15. THE CATCH OF THE SEASON. By Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton. Matinee every Thursday at 2.15. ALY’S THEATRE. Produced by Mr. GzorGz EpwarbEs. To-night and Every Evening at 8.30. Matinee Every Saturday at 2.30. THE LITTLE MICHUS. By A. Vanloo and G. Duval. Music by Andie Messager. Adapted for the English stage by Henry Hamilton. Lyrics by Percy Greenbank. Mile. ADELINE GENEE, Matinees and Evenings. YRIC. Lessee: Mr. WM. GREET. Under the Management of Mr. Tom B. Davis. Evenings, 8.15. Matinee Every Saturday, 2.15. Mr. ROBERT COURTNEIDGE'S production of THE BLUE MOON. AY MARKET. TO-NIGHT, at 8.30. THE INDECISION OF MR. KINGSBURY. A Comedy in Four Acts, from the French of Georzes Berr, By Cosmo Gordon Lennox. Mr. CHARLES HAWTREY, Mr. Sydney Valentine, Mr. Cosmo Gordon Lennox, . Miss Fanny Brough, and Miss Nina Boucicault. MATINEE EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, 2.30. ARRICK. Mr. ARTHUR BOURCHIER as “* Shylock," Miss VIOLET VANBRUGH as "' Portia,” Twice Daily, at 2 and 8, in Shakespeare's Play, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Tom B. Davis, Sole Lessee and Manager. EVENINGS, 8.15, Mat. Sats., 2.15, MR. 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NAVY AND ARMY. THE KING. Oct. 7th, 1905. The Eleventh Bristol Musical THE OCTOBER 11,12, 13 & 14, | HING ae Festival. THE TIMES says:— “For variety of interest, and excellence of illustration, THE KING has no superior in the pictorial press.” The issue of THE KING for OCIOBER 14 will contain: I.—POLITICAL PEN PICTURE OF SIR A. A. HOOD, Bart., Conservative M.P. for Somerset West. II.-ARTICLE, WITH PORTRAIT, ON SIR GEORGE WHITE, Bart., one of the Vice- Presidents of the Festival. III.-TRAVEL ARTICLE ON BRISTOL AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD. IV.-FOUR-PAGE FULLY-ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE ON THE BRISTOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. V.—COLLECTOR’S NOTE-BOOK: ARTICLE ON THE POTTERY AND PORCELAIN OF BRISTOL. THE MOST APPROPRIATE MEMENTO OF ‘BRISTOL'S GREAT MUSICAL WEEK. On Sale everywhere from October 11. Order of every Bookseller, or of GEORGE NEWNES, Ltd., 2-12, Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C. [stevens Bristol Musical Festival OCTOBER Iith, I2th, [3th, [4th, 1905. WEDNESDAY, 1 pm. THURSDAY, 8 p.m. “ELIJAH” ‘ . A ‘ Mend-lssohn. Mapame ME zsa will sing Mad Scene (* Lucia ”) “Ah! forse lui” (* Traviata”;, and ‘‘Inflammatus” Mapame ALBANI. Miss Morte Foster. (“Stabat Mater, See ieee on Mr. Wittiam Green. MR. ANDREW Brack. Mr.A. Brack will sing New Scena “Mari 0 Faliero.” WEDNESDAY, 8 p.m. Pianoforte: THe Misses VERNE. 3 ‘ ERIDAY, 1 p.m. Symphony Fantastic and Sequel ‘‘ Lelio” Berlioz. Grand M. : eee Mozart. “CEdipus at Colonos” . «Mendelssohn. Bide nertca ge ae eee Rat Se : Mapame Acsanl, Miss Acnes NICHOLLS, Mr. Ben Davies, Vocalists: Mr. W. Green, Mr. C. KNow.es. Mr. Frranccon- Davies. Reciters: Mr. Lawrence Irvinc, Miss MABEL Hackney. “ Engedi” . ‘ . Beethoven. Pianoforte: Tue Misses VERNE. Mapame Acsant, MR. Ben Davies, MR. Frranccon-Davigs. FRIDAY, 8 p.m. THURSDAY, 1 p.m. “Lohengrin” . , : Wagner. “Taillefer” . é; « Strauss. Miss Acngs NICcHOLLs, Mavame Kirksy Lunn, Mr. J. Violin Concerto in D major “ Beethoven. Coates, Mr. C. Knowes, Mr. ANDREW Brack. “Dream of Gerontius"” . 3 F - Elgar. SATURDAY, 2.30 p.m Vocalists: Miss Amy Perry, Miss Muriet Foster, “MESSIAH” . : r 3 Handel. Mr. Joun Coates. Mr. Axprew Brack. MapaME AvBan1, Miss ADA Crosstey, Mr. Ben Davigs, Solo Violin: Herr Fritz KRreisire. Mr. Frranccon- Davigs. Conductor - - - - MR. GEORGE RISELEY. Programmes free by post on application to Mr. Walter J. Kidner, Secretary, Musical Festival, Bristol. SPECIAL RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS ON PROGRAMMES. xxi.

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NAVY AND ARMY. TILE KEG: Dec. 30th, 1905. COMPSIELIDIICIN OF WAMANAM I'm Gobbeldick of Wam-Wam. “How and by what manner I became ‘ of Wam- Wam’ is a story which modesty forbids me to set forth. I came to London to seek nothing but recognition for Wam-Wam and the Wam- Wams, whose admiration for your cheap watches, jalap, sardines, salts, bathing drawers, silk hats, tooth brushes, and such-like, is only equalled by my love for the truth. I have brought Umti with me to show you the advance civilization has made since I went to Wam-Wam, and if at times he does think wine is hair oil, remember that Umtiis Umtiand bear with him.” As the incomparable Cobbeldick absolutely refuses to write his autobiography, Mr. C. B. Fry has induced - HAROL BEGBIE to set the inspiring life of the fat and fearless one before the world. It is this author's First Great Serial and everybody who loves genuine humour should read it. Read of Cobbeldick and his conquest of Wam-Wam. Nothing more funny or more full of rich and rollicking humour has ever been written. The first instalment appearsin the January issue of C. B. Fry’s Magazine. Now on Sale. Price SIXPENCE. Xvii. Digitized by Google

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