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Exeter Times, 1909-03-04, Page 2.40e#tv♦lC 4***+*•*4*4*k0♦04049:44 40♦30i+*NJ+***40Z 1 UNCLE DICK; Or, The Result oI Dlolomaey and Tact. 0 ♦ • iCf 1 0 f- C ala+o+G k+At ►O+A+)JitOftlo +0+AtA+At0+Ctt0313'+?Cfant*3] CHAPTER XXVIII.—(Cout'd.) Ain Cantrelle was greatly dis- p1easexi ; all her sympathy was Ra- gweed. The Chantrelles were peer. Both brother and sister wore well -favored; each looked to marriage as a. little boat in which the storm of life might be weath- ered. They inclined to the belief that. Percy was a favorite with Mrs. filoton-Carr. Now that she was a widow there was hope, a very strong hope too. in their hearts that she might be induced to change her name to Chantrello. As a matter of fact, they were touring to England for the. very purpose of trying to induce her to do eo ; the Seton -Carr bank bal- ance serving as the lodestone. They had imagined her loft fair- ly wall -to-do, but when they saw In the newspapers the amount her hesbar•:1's estate was sworn under their breaths were taken away! They promptly packed and set out for England, home and beauty— meeting me! He did not suoceed t The inaudible feet of Time con - in my vaso, though (not, because tinued their never-ending progress. of you, my darling Mab, because It, was not a period in which Mrs. I had not, heard ut your engage- Seton -Carr was at ease; the moot to hila then) but I do nut like amount of ,pationce in which she a man who snakes lave to every pussassed her soul could have been wonian he meets, whore you run easily balanced on a needle point. across in odd ports of the boat en- The steamer bringing the quer- grosse d in conversation with s one tette reaclxxl England. Tho four pretty girl, generally a diffore_lt passengers kept together; travel - ono each time. But there, I must led down to Wivernsea in the same not say anything against hien, or carriage. Iteached it early in you will never forgive too. Bo- Christmas woek. sides, if you don't mind it, what Dick's reluctance to allow Mas - does it matter? Of courso, there's tors to go to his old lodgings was no real harm in what he does — manifest. There were many spare don't think 1 want, to insinuate rooms at Ivy Cottage, he said, so why not go there? In his opinion it was simply idotio to pig in at digs. But, Masters had ideas of his own ; at that, mon►eat they did not fit in with his friend's. (To be continued.) that,it. is the last thing I mean— asthe girls utast know ho is only standing --probably of his own flirting; perhaps his heart is with creation—which ho counts on being you all the tune. How beautiful able to wipe away.But he hes,it must be to have such faith as never stayed thor; we havo. Hoyours—I am afraid I'm not, gifted goes year after year to rooms in that way. You must bo very fond the place ; he'll put up at the saute of him if all he says is true: that rooms again." you dote on the ground ho walks "Think so V, on, etc., etc., etc. Asked if the "Ain certain of it. I can read marriage day had been fixed, ho the man as easily—well, as easily replied that that only rested with himself! Fancy that ! Aren't the as his books are read." "Yes, he's read. A popular rirn growing dreadfully cheeky l writer like that must bo earning brother has asked us to come pots of money in royalties. Might down to Wivornsea for Christmas. I never saw a man grow so awful - be worth setting your cap at, ly white aa Percy did when he Amy." He lcoked at his sister critically. He of your forthcoming fnarri- Sho was a handsome girl. Tho age to Mr. Masters. Till then I face a trifle hard, perhaps, but had no idea that he—but there, not every man goes in for melting that would be telling tales out of beauty; some look for character— so thought her brother. Bitter laughter shaped on her lips at. her brother's suggestion; a woman over takes defeat badly; slio replied— "I ant not his sort; I am not nct forgetting tho aforesaid credit the kind of woman he writes t . about! He can dissect me, pro - TheyeJ�. Tkey were greatly disturbed by bably has done so, as easily as you what they heard on the boat : when can carve a pigeon. Besides, he's Di:k told of the position Masters dead gone o.n Mabel." was hoping to fill. The disturbance "Curse him !" rapidly shaped into indignation; "By all means. But whatever they looked on it as an endeavor you do, don't fear him. Outward - to take the bread from out their ly he is as cold as ice; inside there mn.tt`is. The pleasant voyage they is a raging volcano. Women don't heel Ito!iod forward to was not hanker after that kind of love, without its unpleasant moments. if there's anything more outwardly "Never mind, Percy." Tho oho tempestuous: like yourself. They ter speaking to her brother one aro aptto judge of the surface. day. "Given a clear field you ou will "Thanks!" go in and win yot." "011! It,'e true; we don't want "Tho clearness of the field is—" to mince words. That's where the "Leave that to mo; I'll make it average woman makes a fool of my business to see that you have Herself ; where your chance comes a clear field." in. Masters is worth fifty of you, The brother shook his head as but there are no scales to balance he responded gloomily— or register values of that kind." "Easier said than done, I fancy, "Thanks again!" his. I'rn not overbrimming with "Oh, we know it, you and I. We hope." can speak to each other without "There is no need -for despond- putting foot, on the soft pedal. He •ency. We will arrange to go to llVivernsea. right. off. That young fool Di: k is finger -twistable: I can make him de anything." The brother needed more than mare words to convince him; ob- 'served sneeringly— "Exeept propose marriage to you:" An ugly light came into 1►er ;oyes. His shaft had gone in up to the feather; she spoke bitter- _ t "Yes. Ile is not of the impres- si enable kind. I don't suppose any we nt:in will over get him." "(kids on that, Amy, if you fail to bring hiin up to the scratch." "But I can make him arrange 'for us to visit there. His sister thinks everything of him. . . Mas- ters won't go there." "Don't be so sure of that." "I are. He is one of those thin- skinned sensitive sort of beasts "I have taken Scott's Emulsion for six weeks and have found it a won- derful remedy. Before I took the Emulsion i had no appetite ; was weak ; had lost nearly fifty pounds of flesh, and now I eat well and an gaining every day. 1 find Scott's Emulsion to be very easily digested and a good food for all weak people." --FLORENCE MEEKER, No. 1 Myrtle Avenue, Bridgeton, N. J. This k only one of thousands of ca,ea sshere Scott's Emulsion has given an appetite. 1:'3 so easily digested that it doesn't tax the digestive organs and they rest; yet the body is wonderfully hour. '_shed and built up. The digestion is improved—then ordinary food is sufficient, Growing boys and girls, who need so much food to keep them well and strong, and also growing, should be given a bottle of Scui1't 1' IuIstoN every few weeks. It does wonders for them. it pre- vents their getting run down and spindly. Nothing docs them so much good. ALT, DRUG111sT11 Let as sen4 -en same learn end liom turf; on thea cubtect A Port Cart al'i• a rout sd.frt . sod the ',moo( this taper, 1 e.dactent. eco: -T * ItOWNE 126 welleniton St.. W. Torrents FEDERAL. LIFE PROGIRESS. Financial Statement for Past Year Pre-Pisin(mily Satisfactory. Policy -holders and shareholders of the Federal Life Assurance Co. must be highly gratified with the twenty-soventh annual financial statement of the directors, which appears in another column. Tho progress it has made during the past year clearly reveals that Canadians appreciate home corn - school. We aro coining to sl,ond i panics that are wisely managed, in Christmas, unless, dear Mabel, !preference to thoso operating you would rather wo did not. If wider foreign charters. for that or any other reason you This company offers policy -hold - would rather we did not comp just ors ample securityand pays the now, wire to us, cart of Charing; liberal bonuses ore the maturity of Cross cloak room, when you get. their policies. this. We shall quite understand During the past year income and that it is not convenient just now. assets show ahealthy increase. You know what a dear, impulsive The latter now stand at $3,314,- boy Dick is ; he absolutely insists 856.65, an increase of $1314,383.31, on our coining; says yon will bo exclusive of guarantee capital. really pleased to see us. I do hope Tho security for policy -holders, so, darling. I havo a recollection including guarantee capital, now of many, many happy days spent stands at the high figure of $.1, - with you. 184,856.65, whilst the liabilities for With all my love, reserves and all outstanding claims Believe mo, dearest Mabel, is $3,045,786.00, showing the hand - Your over true friend, some surplus of $1,140,070.65, ex - As she folded the letter anAMd diY- . elusive of uncalled capital. rected its envelope she muttered— • "I think this puts a spoke in ON THE FREE LIST. Prince Charlie's wheel! If I know —_ anything of Mabel's pride, this 'Smuggler Suffered Agonies Passing won't unsure open arms and the Nondutable Goods. warmest of welcomes for him." She hesitated a mornent, then Customs officials at an east port laughed ; continued— 'of England are discussing with "There is no scrap of fear of my much amusement the smuggling ad - letter ever being produced. Her venture of a woman. pride would not allow her to do The woman was returning to that, and she over runs with it." England from one of tlio Swiss 'Winter resorts, where she had bought a parcel of valuable lace. This, if conveyed to London with no further outlay, represented a Treat bargain. She calculated that if she packed it in her trunk the chances of escaping detection were extremely small, so before leaving France she swathed herself about the waist with the embroidery and embarked in the steamer, feeling decidedly uncomfortable, and trusting fervently that. the passage would be made inside seliedulod time. The present popular style of dress, however, does not readily lend itself to these conditions of transport. The initial discomfort had grown into positive pain bo - /ore the vessel got under way. Tho wonian found the torture unendur- able except when maintaining an upright posture. To make matters 'corse the vessel ran into a fog, which necessitated steaming at half spd Iteew.as the revel se of comforting 'to overbear the conversation of two fellow-pass^nbers, one of whom was affirming from experience that Ithe penalty in a detected case of smuggling was three times the value and duty relating to the goads. Visions of departing pin - 'money rose bcfoto her eyes, and she paced the deck a bundle of mental agony. How she ultimately disembarked and satisfied the revenue challenge oho scarcely knows, hut when sho reached her hotel and had divest- ed herself of her spoils sho was in a state bordering on collapse. But success was hers. She had run the Customs' gauntlet, and the excit- ing details promised to combine in a thrilling story for the delec- tation of her friends. Only once was the story unfold- ed as stirring drama. It was trans- ifsomod into roaring comedy when n a member of her first audience tendered the information that Eng- land has levied no duty on lues for about half a century. has a nature which would make Amy Chantrello was a clever wo- man; stick to a woman till, lit.erally, nian , that fact has been recorded. death did them part. Yours is of ! iln addition to knowing what to the type which would prompb say and how to say it., she correct - thoughts off a separation the me -1 1Y foresaw just the effect it. would produce. Her study of womankind was a very close one. The letter sent to Wivernsea car- ried all its intended evil. The de- scent of a bombshell could not have had a more disturbing effect. After perusal of it, Mrs. Seton - Carr was simply furious. Amy had not relied on the widow's pride in vain. Moreover, her belief in the proverb was justified: throw enough mud, some of it. sticks. The letter was read over and ore regain. Each time an effort was made to disbelieve its contents, each time the bad impression be- came sleeper ; that there is no smoke without, fire. Laughter would have resulted at the impertinence of Masters' con - mons the woman's bank balance ran out." "And you?" He could not resist the sneer; she had fingered a sore place. But he slid not, hurt her this timo; sho owned up at once— "Cast, in the samo mould! I did not mean blame to you. My own glass -house prevents stone -throw- ing. I was merely stating facts; 1 would not have them otherwise. Men like Masters aro profitless in this world. When virtue is its own reward, the reward is usually too small to bo eeen with the naked eye. I have a distinct preference for qualifications which are other- wise," Percy smiled. \Vas full of admire ati.,n points for his sister. Sho duct, as detailed in the letter, if was the stronger of the two; he sho had not cared for the man. ever recognized that; she continu- That was the weak point. ed bitterly— Not. a day passel without her "Virtue is all very well for wo- thoughts being full of hien. Tho let - man ; it slay servo her purpose. ter came as a blow ; a blow of tho For a man it is a useless luxury." severely hurting sort. Wounded ,�,�ti non -possession of it pride is hard of healing; there is made hint smile again; she went generally some poison in the on— wound; it is apt. to spread too, and "As you don't seemed inclined endanger the hurt. to take the initiative I shall do so By the same mail which brought myself. Before we reach Wivern- the Chantrelle episode sho receiv- sea. Mabel will have received a let- ed a letter from her brother Dick. ter from Inc. I am going to write It told her that he was coming it ready to post at the first port do'w'n to \Vivernsea t.(► mend his we touch. It will go by the over- Christmas; that Prince Charlie land route." was coining too. It did. Apirtfrom the pleasure of re- ceiving a letter from him written CHAPTEit XXIX. with an unshaking hand and the natural joy sho felt at his buoyant. The composition of the letter to style of writing, what ho said was Wivernsea needed all the powers a big annoyance to her. Miss Chant relic could bring to bear His letter exuded praise of Mas - upon it. They were in no way of tors in every sentence. It was e a mean order. easy to read between tho lines that She did not, however, grudge he looked upon himself as that time or labor ; the expenditure was gentleman's future brother-in-law. in a good cause: Percy had been This to Mrs. Seton -Carr could only on the mat rinlon al stocks too long; fit as a confirmation of her friend his was the kind of beauty which age withered rather than ripened. A little sigh of content escaped her when, at last, she had finished writing. Lenning back in her chair, the end of the penholder be- tween her lips, she read— My Dearest Mab, --Isn't it a tiny little world 1 Just fancy—my bro- ther and I aro coming back to England on the same boat your bro- ther is travelling by! Dear old Dick' lie looks so strong and well; better, 1 think, than I have, ever sten him look. With him is Mr. Masters—oh, of course, I ought to congratulate you, oughtn't I1 — but I will leave that till I see you. it is a good job you are not of a jealous disposition, Mab, or I am afraid there would be a rough time ahead fer you: : qtr. Masters is such a dreadful flirt! Ile has been meet popular ssith all the ladies on board. and made violent leve to me within twenty-four hours of Amy's letter. Pride and a readily aroused tem- per usually battle together with conspicuous success. Mabel worked herself up to such a pitch of ex- citement that she positively cried. To think that this man—she knew in her heart of hearts that. she loved him—should have the effron- tery to talk of her so! Was it to be nothing but insult from him 1 Could she not—was it net possible to—pay him hack somehow 1 What had she done that lie should single her out for annoyance. Whatever it might be, when was she to feel herself free from his cowardly attacks? If only he were open about the !natter; but he was not. Then came remembrance of the time of Gracie's convalescence; how he had ever treated tier with uniform courtesy. She remembered, and sighed. The crown of sorrow is the remembrance of happier days. 0 . THE SHAH'S JEWELS. It is no small wonder that the Shah of Persia guards his gems so jealously, for they are absolutely unique. His greatest treasure is a sword whose hilt and scabbard are encrusted with diamonds of marvellous size and brilliancy worth $1,500,000. The in►perial crown contains a ruby which is re- garded as the finest in the world. Such a ono could not be bought for 8750,000. There are in the vaults the girdle of state (which is heavily inlaid with diamonds and emer- alds) and an immense silver vase thickly overlaid with pearls and turquoises. A remarkable object is a terrestrial glebe with the land w,erked in ennmel and jewels; the rivers are made of diamonds, the lakes of turquoises, and tho moun- tains are raice•d a )d contoured in beautiful gold t k. How to Speculate Money is made by getting in on the ground floor in all mining propositions. An investor putting up his money to develop a new claim is the person who is entitle to the first profits. The first. profits on all good mining deals aro enormous. The Crown Reserve Mining Company was composed of thirty shares of $1,000 cads. When the property had been sufficiently developed to warrant its being turned into a Company, each syndicate shareholder received 30.003 shares of stock in the Cofnpary, for each 81,000 ho had paid in. Each abate of these 30,000 shares is to -day selling at 432•80. The Terniskarning d; Hodson Bay Mining Company's shares were sold at 25e. each. To -day thoy aro selling at $3.00 per share and have paid over 12,500; in dividends. The (tight of Way Mining Company's shares were sold at 15c. and aro to -day selling at $4 per share. These results are obtained by taking tho first chance. If the property in which you are interested turns out good, you make a fortune, if not, you have a limited loss. Wo are organizing a syndicate to opera.o three claims iu Cow Gr -da, tho richest silver section ever discovered. These claims, wo think, will turn out, well and should show enormous profits to the syndicate members. Tho syndi:•ato will be for $50,000, divided into 100 shares of $500 each. These shares aro payable $100 cash and four further payments of $100 per mouth. Of this $40,000 will bo paid for the pro- perties and $10,000 providod for working capital. If de- velopmcn: work warrants the formation of a Company, a Company will be farmed with 52,000,000 capitalization, and each share in the syndicate will bo entitled to 15,000 shares of stock in the Company, and tho remaining 500,000 shares will be left in the Treasury for future developments. Syn- dicate shares aro going fast. Write us at once. Wo strongly recommend the above as a good speculation. Make all cheques payable to PATRiARCHE & COMPANY, BROKERS, Standard Stook Exchange Bulldtng, Toronto, Can. he 'eeral Life Assurace Co. al Canada. Twenty=seventh Annual Statement DIRECTORS' REPORT The Twenty-seventh Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Federal Life Assurance Company of Canada was held at the Company's Homo Office to Hamid. ton, Tuesday, 16th February, 1909, at 2 p.m.. Lir. David Dexter in the chair. Dir. W. II. Davis, Acting Secretary. The Annual Report, as follows, was read and adopted, on motion of the Prcel• dent. 31r. Dexter, seconded by Vice -President Lieut -Col Kerns: Your Directors hive the honor to present the Report and Financial btatem(nt of the Company for the year which closed 31st December, 1909, duly vouched for by rho Auditors. The new businesa of the year coueistod of two thousand six hundred and thirty- one applications for insurance, segregating 63,713.609.36. of which two thousand four hundred and twenty-three applications for 63,377323.33 were accepted. As in previous years, the income of the Company showed a gratifying increase. and the assets of the Company have Increased by 8314.383.91, and have now reached 83,314,856.65, exclusive of guarantee capital. The security for Policy -holders, including guarantee capital. amounted at the close of the year to 84,164,854.65, and tho liabilities for reserves and all outstand- ing claims, 83,045,786.00; ehowing a surplus of 81.140,070.65. Exclusive of uncalled guarantee capital, the surplus to Policy -holders was 670,070.65. Policies on ninety-seven lives became claims through +:oath, to the amount. of 8162,100.56. Including Cash Dividends and Dividends applied to the reduction of premiums, with annuities, the total payment to Policy -holders amounted to 8_03,713.25. Careful attention has been given to the investment of the Company's funds in first -clava bonds. mortgage securities, and Tonne on the Company's policies amply secured by reserves. Our investments have yielded a very satisfactory rate of interest. Expenses have been confined to a renaonablo limit, consistent with due efforts tor new business. The results of the year indicate n mostgratifying progress. Com- pared with the preceding year, the figures submitted by the Directors for your approval show an advance of nearly ten and one-half per cent. in assets.. The assurancea carried by the Company now amount to V0,1E6,400.61. upon which the Company holds reserves to the full amount required by law, and, In addition thereto, a considerable surplus. You are to bo congratulated on the fnct that the surplus over Capital and all Liabilities increased 8`.6,151.65, or nearly seventy per cent, during the past year. The field officers and agents of the Company ere intelligent and loyal, and nee entitled to much credit for their able representation of the Company's interests. The members of the oMce staff have also proved faithful to the Company's service. Your Directors are pleased to be able to state that the business of the Com. pony for the past two mouth of the current year has been of a iao:.t satisfactory character, and that the outlook for the future is most encouraging. DAVID DEXTER, President and Managing Director. AUDITOR'S REPORT. To the President and Dirsotors of tho Federal Assurance Companyi Dantlamans Wo have carefully audited the ho,•lcs and rrcerds of your Com. pony for tho year ending 31st December last, and have certified to their accuracy. Tho Cash and Journal Vouchers have boon closely examined and egrce with tho settles recorded. The Debentures, Mends. etc., In the possession of the Company have Leen In. spotted, while those deposited with the Ooverrment or Banka halo been verified by certificate, the total agreeing with the amounts as shown in the •l4tatement of Assets. The accompanying Statements, vis., Revenue sled Expenditure, Assets and Llabl. titles, show tho result of tho year's operations and also the financial position of the Coniipany. Respectfully submitted. 11. P. STEPHENS. CHARLES STiFF. Re Allton 1st February, 1969. Auditors. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 1908 RECE1PTS. Premium and Annuity Income ....................... Interests, Rents and Profits. DISBURSEMENTS. Paid to Polley-boldere...................... A11 other Payments ...................... Balance •......... 675,601 85 151,8.53 96 ---8 826458 81 $ 303,753 23 226,110 93 297,004 65 — --- $ 626.856 31 ASSETS, DECEMBER 31s1, 1385. Debentures and Bonds .......................... ..... . Mortgagee Loans on Policies, Bonds, Stock, oto. All other Assete.. $ 1,071335 71 865.262 51 626,104 10 753,754 33 $ 3.514,856 66 LIABILITIES. Reservo Fend ........8 2,993,478 00 I)eatb Losses awaiting Proofs............ . 36,675 CO Other Liabilities ..., P,653 00 Surplus on Policy-boldors' Account. ...,•,.•••........ 270,070 65 8 3,311,866 65 Assets • ••• 8 3 311 856 65 Guarantee Capital........ ..................... x70,000 000 Total Seenrlty • $ 4.181.856 65 Policies were Issued Assuring....... ............. 3,377,733 33 Total 'neurones in Farce ... ........... 10,123.400 61 After the sdoptioa of the Repprt the retiring Directors were re-elected for Ibs ensnlug year. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors the retiring officers aria Raecutt,. Committee were re-elected. COST OF GOVERNING FRANCE. Someone with a passion for sta- tistics has been calculating tOe cost per hour of govornm4lnt io France. in Napoleon I 's time It was $23,000; in Louis Philippe's, $30,000. The second Republic wit- nessed a drop to *20,000. With the advent of tho third Napoleon 1 it went up to Wawa). 1'rom 1870 to 18$0, by reason of the war chargee, the cost of governrnent worked out at $61,400 an hour, while at the present time it has reached $70,000. A man may select hi, wife, but he can't pick oqt his own relatives. 1 THINGS TO TEST !SAN)TY 31 ;:'1'11 ODS 1N 1)E.tei,fNC \1'IT11 SUSI'EU'I'I:I) PATIENTS. 1)1:,,t1n 1.il1le quest:esti—Tile Results are Grouped and Decision Mede. Iu view of the many crimes com- mitted of late, the perpotrators of which havo with grea"rtr or lesser success pleaded lusanity in extenu- ation, ono casts a doubtful and oft - times misgiving eye upuu one's i:eighhor in the fear and dread that his mentality may be affected. And yet the tests which the doctors ap- ply when insanity is suspected are of the simplest, and in that fact lies, perhaps, their virtue. If you ao desire, you may apply a few of the tests to yourself, and so judge of your mental condition. TEST OF THE KNEE. There are innumerable places about the body whore what the drier tors call the reflexes are situated Tho easiest ono to reach is tha immediately below the knee -cap. If you cross your legs and allow the upper one to relax, the reflex is exposed. Th -on take a piece of wood, or preferably a poker, as it is round and hard, and gently tap your limb just at the reflex. You will find that your foot will pump upward, and that the sensation is by no means unpleasant. 1f your •foot docs nut respond, your mind is unsound. If it docs in an ag- ;ravated manner, you are partly insane. Tho pronunciation of various words, or a phrase, is another teat, remarkable for its simplicity. If you can clearly articulate "Metho- dist Episcopal," ''Royal Artil- lery," "Truly rural," and a fow such words you are compos mentis. 1f you cannot, you had better con- sult a doctor. A SIMPLE MEMORY TEST. When insanity is suspected, the examining physician put:+ the pati - tint to a. memory test. Three words, book, desk, and table, are ascii, .and the attention of the patio drawn to them. Throe r later he is asked to repea' if he is successful in doing CUM) is regarded as a mild on. doctor then takes a lead penci a a slip of paper. Ile asks the pati- ent to observe how many dots he makes on the slip. Six are usually made, and the patient is askod to count them from eoeing them Filmed on the paper. Muscular tests aro also made, the strength of a man's grasp, its firmness or weakness, its spasmodic or convul- sive grip. His eyes are examined f 1r partial paralysis, and his mind in. what the medical men call the association of ideas or the sequence of thought, and grasp of a con- versation. GROUPING THE RESULTS. , _ y The tests are innumerable, and tho result of them is lumped to- gether at the conclusion of the ex- amination, and gone carefully over by the physicians in order that each 3ney be judged, not exactly indi- it-idtrally, but in their proper re- lation to the group. For instance, a man may not respond any way but normally to the reflex test, while his eyes and articulation may show an unbalanced mind. Before a patient can be admit - .ted to an asylum in Ontario ho has d,o obtain two medical certificates, which state very strongly that ho is insane. Then follows a formal application, and after it is passed upon the patient is admitted. Ht ib treated just as if he were 81 and is placed in bed inunedi. Ho remains there for wrecks, ing which time his history is thoroughly into, and se far as sable his childhood, the most ins - ,portant time of his life so far as the alienist is concerned, is minute- ly reviewed. Physical examinations are frequently made, and the men- tal tests are continued. The pati- ent is then allowed up, but the ex• aminatieifs continue. CHEERING OUTLOOK. The problem of dealing in nny thing like a successful manner with the insane is one that is daily eerowing in importance with the (medical profession, and tremend- ous strides are being rattle in treating diseases of the mind. A revolution is promised in regard to the keep of the mentally unsound and noted alienists promise t within a short. time asylums' he abolished and hospitals est•tl fished which will bo equipped every necessity fur treating th .diseased of mind, as of body. This is, of course, bestowing another name upon the rose, but the rr,so remains unchanged. Aside from the alteration• of nomenclature, the spirit, if ono may use the word, ail the course of treatnieat has changed, and asylums, public opin- ion to the contrary, are no longer specialized prisons, but hospitals .where the life of the patient and his forebears are carefully g 1110 into and his case given exhaustive (individual t►tteutien. 4. "Look hero," said the office -bey, "I think the boss ought. to Orme a bit extra this week. but i guess he won't." "What for?" asked the tack-kecpe4 ''For eVOrtiria, t:ua dreamier about nw wary all l's' night."