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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1902-5-29, Page 36100404406c 0 004141)00citte06,0304h)18106080194018 wer • a 0 a 0 0000000 • I THE DESTRUCTION OF A PROUD SPIRIT, • • .""'"".014"*.44. 0.60000aosaoao0o000610000000006oa•00 SYNOPSIS OF .PILECEDING /CHA.PTERS.—Margaset Howard, on the eve of departure to join her se- cretly married husband, leaves her child with Susan Itivere and is 'drowned at sea. Susan rears the child, Daisy, as her own, and dies. hler daughter, Margaret, alone know.s Daisy's secret. Lord Lisle seeks MO child, and Margaret, talcieg Daisy'.0 birthright, announces herself his daughter. She as in love with his nephew, Philip. Daisy, Lord Lisle's „ Lrue daughter, joins her foster -sis- ter, and captivates Philip, who Lord IJisle, on his death -bed, makes pro- mise to marry Rita, Philip becomes Lord Lisle ; asks her to marry hira. Ralph Ashton, to whom she is eSe gaged, writes asking her to be true, to her promise. CHAPTER XXII. - "Now, Rita," said. Ralph,- tri- umphantly, you are utterly- and completely in my power. Let us make terms. I do not Wish to be hard -upon you. ,I will keep your secret, and you shall keep your home. and station if you will marry She made no answer, and he con- tinued, eagerly : "It will not be difficult to tell this Lord Lisle that I was your own true love years ago, and that I have returned from sea. Tell him, you care most for me, and want rour freedom, He will give it to you. We can be married then. You are rich enough. The late Lord Lisle left you plenty. We can live upon it. If you refuse to do this -- nay, do not turn 'from me—I will go first to your lover; then to the true Kiss Lisle, and tell the story of your shame and crime to both. I will make all England ring with your story. I will make your: name a by -word and mockery to all those who have flattered and praised you. 'The would -be -Miss Lisle' shall, lig- nre in police reports and M. the prison cell." He stopped, exhaUsted by his own violence. There came no cry from her pale lips. She crouched upon the ground and hid her face in her hands. "You !nay think yourself well off," he said, "if no .eeorse punishment than'marrying me comes to you. I ant n.o saint. I would do much to ,win gold and fortune, but I could not have betrayed. the living and the dead as you haVe done. -Let inc tell you, in all your insolent pride and beauty; passionately as I love you, there are times when I recoil in dis- may and loathing at the thoeght of what you. are." ' "Ralph," she said, gently, :do not deal so hardly with me. You have brought me low; have you no mercy for me—no pity ? I cannot marry you ; I.love Lord Lisle." "You can make your choice of the two evils," he said, carelessly. "I swear not to alter one 'word of what I have said !" • "Have pity on me, Ralph !" she moaned. But there was no relenting in his dark, handsome face. He stood over her as she knelt in the phrple heather 'at his feet, and she saW all pleading was lost upon him. "Give me time, cit least," she said. he replied ; "you may have time. You want to contrive more plaits and schemes, but you cannot. Yoe are in my power. I will give you time, but I will not lose sight yen." "We leave here soon," she cried, and the anguish of her voice almost touched bine. Leave when you will," he said ; "I shall follow. You may take an- other week to think of your answer, if you leke ; but you will not play me false again, for I shall not lose sight of you. Tell nip where and when to meet you ; I will be there." "We are going to Lisle Court on Thursday," she said. "Meet me - early on Saturday morning at seven o'cledle in the 'park. You shall have your answer then." "I know beforehand what it will be, my proud, dainty 'beauty," he Paid. "You veal be Mrs. Ralph Ashton, and keep your ill-gotten wealth, You will be my wife, as you swore to be I" Hebent. ovee her as though .. to kiss her face, as Philip had done so short a time before, She turned from ,him with a cry of disgust. "Yell. eballpay for that !" he said, Aercely. `Somepeople would not 'care to kiss such lying lips." ' He left ber abruptly, going with quick footsteps down the cliff. "I have humbled her," he said, with a sneer ; "she will never pass me by again. Poor Rita ! I wish it had all been different 1" liewas gone, and she stood alone In her anguish and shame, alone in her misery, life all wrecked, 'her hopes all blighted. "The hour was cursed," she said, "when I took evil for my good." Philip's ring was shining upon her finger ; his words still sounded in her oars ; his caressing touch was still warm upon her face, and she would never hear loving words from him again.. Be must either loathe her as a traitress and most wicked betrayer of trust, or he In.ust look coldly Upon her, believing tliat she preferrecl that eoarse, savage man to him. Do as she would, Philip was lost toher, From the chaos of thought that surged through her brain, that idea was the only one that came clearly to her. Philip was eost to her The words seemed to be all round her in letters of . flame ; the sunny sky seemed falling into the smiling sea. A real mist came before her eyes and blinded them. Without cry or sound she fell as ono dead a,mong the purple heather and fragrant grass. Lord Lisle finished his letters, arei then started out once more to fetch Rita. Mrs. Wyverne met him as he was crossing the hall. "You ha.veto um a, little mere expedition over this walk than you did over the first ono," she said, smilingly ; "we keep 'primitive hours here, Philip. Dinner will be ready at. five." He made some light, laughing reply and hastened on to the cliff. Did his eyes deceive him, or was it Only fancy ? Lord Lisle felt sure that ho saw a. man rush hastily from Rita's side—a dark; handsome man, who walked hastily past him, with an angry look -upon. his face. He reached the top of the cliff. He had left Rite, not more than an hour since, bright, beautiful, full of hope and love, the diamond in her ring no brighter than the light in her eyes. He found her white and senseless as one stricken with death, lying crush- ed and helpless among the purple heather. In one moment he had raised her and pillowed her head on his breitst. "Rit, my darling I" he cried, "what Is the matter ?" The dark eyes opened slowly. Ah, me ! this world of unutterable woe in their shadowed depths 1 "Rita," said Lord Lisle, "thank Heaven, • you are better 1. You frightened me. What is the matter— what ins,de you ill ?" Sh.e made no reply, but turned from the kindly, honest face bent over her. "Have you been alarmed ?" he asked, caserly. "I thought I saw some great, sough man rushing away. liceee you been annoyed in any way ?" "No," she said, in a low, quiet voice ; "I have been too long -in the sun—it has made me faint." "But Mrs. Wyverne told me that you were quite strong again," said Lord Lisle, anxiously: She looked so weary and distres- sed that he was at a loss what to thiak orsay. am sure something has happen- ed Rita," persisted .Lord Lisle ; "a little warm, pleasant sunshine' could never affect you in this way. Has that man annoyed you, and you do not like to say so ? I feel certain that I saw. him speaking to 'you." "You are mistaken," she said, va=almosscray wearily. "On, Philip I do not teaSe nte• 1 are tired, ; taiko me ltoMe." He Said no more, but a shadow fell over the bright, handsome fag° ; he felt something like constraint and suspieion creep iato his heart. "Philip," said. 'lite, ''say notliing to Mrs. Wyverne and Daisy ; they tease me, and make theresele'es un- happy when I am. ill." - "So you never tell them, and let them think you are growing strong?' he said. "I shall have to take care of you myself. I shall stay here to- morrow arid take you to Lisle Court myself" When. Rita, came down to diluter there was but little trace of her all- ness. jewels and dress hid the anxious, trembling heart. Stil/, Wyverne would make what Daisy called a sensation. After dinner sho forced Rita to rest epon the Tittle couch Philip plaeed near the open window, 'Philip may read to you," she said ; ''but you must be quiet," Daisy played while the sun set over the rippling sea, a.nd the birds sung their evening hymns, and Philip talked to the unhappy girl, whose quivering lips could hardly smile, You are better nevi.," he said looking anxiously into her face. "Ah, Rita I you must be more care- ful ; you are not strong. For my sake you mutt take care of your- self,'' She Lead have cried aloud with the intensity of the pain his words caused her, and he could not avoid remarking the strange expressioe of her features, "Are you not happy, Rita?" he asked, 'bending over her. "Does it pain you to think that your life will all be passed with me ? Do you not love me, that you leok so sad when I speak of our future ?" “Love you '?" she said, raising her dark eyes to his, "Yes, Philip ; I love you so dearly, so well, that I wish I could die now, with your face looking kindly epon me, and your voice sounding in my ear." * Brightly shone the sun in the mid- day heavens when the travellers reached Lisle Court. Never had the grand old building looked to greater advantage. Never had the woods and pleasure -grounds looked so fair. The birds sung gayly in the heart of the deep woods a the summer air thrilled with their melody ; brilliant flowers shone from the midst of green foliage. There were not many fairer or more brilliant spots en England than Lisle Court, as it look- ed that bright morning in August. It was Mrs. 1,1Tyverne's wish that the -wedding should take place. there. Lord Lisle, too, was pleased with the idea. The preparations for the marriage had been carried on with magnificent disregard of expense. Rita's heart beat high with gratified. vanity. Ala if she could but have thrown the black shadow that haented her into the ba.ekground ! If she could but for one neoment have forgotten Ralph Ashton, and felt safe ! Never had the splendor of this grand old home of the Lisles been so dear to her. The sumptuous fur- nititre, the costly pictures, the Won- derful arra.y of gold and silver plate, the numerous servants, the comfort and luxury that pervaded the whole establishment—all this, but for Ralph Ashton, might be hers ! But for him, she, next week, might be enthroned mistress and queen— she would be Lady Lisle—every hope and desire of her heart gratified— but for him As she looked with wistful eyes upon -the luxuries arotmcl her, a deep deadly hatred rose in her heart against him who would fain deprive her of all. She said to herself that she would rather die a thousand deaths than be his wife. He should never triumph Over her. She . had found but little time for thinking what her answer would be. She must decide that night. Lord Lisle had intended to remain for an hour or tw9 at the Court, and thea hasten on to London. where a multiplicity of business awaited ,him. Mrs. Wyverne pressed him to remain, for that one night, and he consented to do so. The wedding so long talked .of was to take place in the following week. All preparatione and arrangements had ,been made for the reception of the young ladies who were to offi- ciate as bridesxn.aiels and the bril- liant company of guests invited for the occasion. "..31,21011MILON91041:111000 64 acs31,-.caeihr GLIVADBEATIPE. (FRavam) ' 444•444.411.4.4.•144,44•411•4•44444,« CAP aBgil diA 61 „ lif.174411- NOISESFROM MARTINIQUE si'!asaa,sszt,ase,, 'VOLCANO 1-1EARDS-DUSP i'ZIPTA-PrZer STORMSJSES. 4.10 alrAirilf4PlE a:waterer 10`ftEN0.9 "" Jilt:mai/ear 0oxismour 477,TacipB,', A Min ';'t 017t771#4 rficAstire &PIM? 'VAT 4 reenre a4'S TurfC,APC vatv.A, e Orit),C gyayno4.117 g.oupmea opolvt stnlicat Broivrow:SAVIRAL HUNDRED ;frairatiiv. LivoRepoti..-rep LOST.. LIVESTOCK L'OST WV RfE4S (aRjraw) SUIFVNDE,b t mgRaia aoito iszct,- • 6 3 6 heN 6'8 DIM STORMS AHD CARTHQUAKES1- LIVES LOST. Mr, 44,000 L 1VS LOST-PleYS • „,;AN EPUPPON or Riiiqui6 MONT PELEE c"." (6eEhfews) ST.PEERRE STROYE ;77t ANTIC 0 Skil' A LOCAL VOLC'ANO CIO IET. GREAT DUST STONIS, I NTENSE HEAT -No LIVES LOST ' Ma" ,4'o.c4Iq) rodo.row# "SAVIGIfilfTll ItiolquA Hole' OND • f Z; BUST OR 9 PROM EPuRpom ON Roam 'sr vINdeNT ...ir'rhaUtO)?agims./../ • ; 4.57:4440,011, )1401# P (Fa .11/Af'satAll zi.A908 6fPurisA)DUSf STORMS Ftl011 ERUPTION ON srvINcorre4, iXotStiv NEAT: M41). OF VOLcii.I.C, CENTRES 11 T� WINDVIARO ISLAND.iit Lisle Court was in a ferment. rrezieh eooks, direct from Paris, had been engaged for the oecaSion' the whole coantsr,v-side waarousedand interested, the people talked of nothing else, "We ellen have one quiet even- ing," Raid Daisy, after dinner, "and even that we ought to be properly grateful for. 1 ra overwhelmed when I think of all the smiling and talking that lies belore us." It might isa,ve been Is. happy even- ing but for 411e white, wearied face ot Rita. Lord Lisle looked at her ia amaze. When she spoke he deteeted a, rieg of pain in her voice that as- tonished him. He slaw her lips quiver when she tried to smile, and her hands clasped tightly when the future, or her marriage, was alluded to. She did not look like the happy bride whose' every wish was grati- fied. Pale and sad, with a deep shadow in her dark eyes, what had come over her ? Lord Lisle was both grieved and anxious; Rita had gone to the large window that looked into the pretty pleasure - garden. A large fountain played in the midst of blooming flowers. Blos- soms of every hue and shade were the,re. The western sunbeams linger- ed saver them. She watched the bees and butteriles roaming from leaf to leaf ; she watched the tall trees bending their stately heads in the evening breeze ; she watched the smiling heavens, the rippling waters, and the setting sun with despair more bitter than, death in her heart. “Next week," she thought, all this would be mine—but for him !" She clinched her white fingers at the words “but for him." If he were but dead—no matter how he died, provided that she was free 1 Sho started, uttering a low cry, when Lord Lisle saddenly stood by her side and spoke to her. "It is a beautiful evening," he said. "Are you looking at the flow- ers, Rita? I must tell Jennings you admire them. He always considers this especial piece of ground his chef d'oeuvre." She made no reply. The sense of his words had not reached her. Through the tortured -heart and brain one idea ran. She must give her answer to-diorrow. What should that answer be ? (To Be Continued.) VI. CHASES 6,71_ CATARRH CURE Uu• Is sent direct to the diseased parts by the Improved Blower. Keels the ulcers, clears the air ,passages, stops droppings la the tlsroat and permanently cures Catarrh andliay Fever. Bloater free. All dealers, or Dr. A. W. Chase hiedisins Co.. Toronto and Buffalo. ONE OF THE SIX MINDER HE FAMOUS CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE. Richard Yates, of Detroit, Tells of His. Experience at Balaclava. "Cannon to right of them, flannon to left of them, Cannon id front of them, Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of heti Rode the six hundred. "Cannon. to right of them, Cannon. to left of th.em, Cannon behind them, Volleyed. and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell, They that had fought so well Came through the jaws of Death, Back from the month of hell., All that was left ot them, Left of six hundred," Richard Yates, at present a resi- dent of Detroit, is one of those who came "back from the mouth of hell," after the "Charge of the Light Bri- gade," immortalized in Tennyson's poem of that name. Mr. Yates is one .of the few survivors of the charge of Balaclava. Though past 73 years of age, he is- still vigorous and hearty, and. retains vivid mem- ories of the incidents of the war in the Crimea. A Detroit Free Press representative found Mr. Yates en- gaged in the peaeeful pursuit of spad- ing ail onion bed at the rear of his residence, 488 Lafayette avenue. "INTO THE JAWS OF DEATH." "Yes," said he, "I was in the charge at Balaclava, which occurred on October 25, 1854. It is ,engraved on in memory -so that I can recall the battlefield scene and the retreat of the remnant of the 'six hundred,' as theugh it happened only yester- day. It was Lord Cardigan's bri- gade, and when Lord Raglan, the commander-in-chief, sent the order to advance Cardigan never hesitated an instant. I don't think there were quite six hundred ' .inen in the bri- gade. We rode froth the Balaclava tillftlIMEIIONSIGMEEMMIL41111 / / 'Oti/Ve OP LAVAAND ASfi#V %141//Cli AO:5,A; A $rop,PAV A NO PI fEWNT(C04/,A7:47/0 utiDeR MONA T.AY P1745,5M4 i/V474:1? Z.M/t" , 005:11/1 TE , !ae sgaittxtmo,', LAVA DIAGIAM SHOWING HOW VOLCANIC EXPLOSION IS CAUSED A study of the above picture will show' how the molten mass M the mountain's Interior met the water, and 110w the steam generated thereby, following the line cif least resistance, blew off the top of tkie volcano, heights doyexi into th.e valley to sure defeat, “rl'he 'Plain of Balaclava' is divid- ed into two distinct valleys by a low ridge known as the 'Causeway Heights,' which bisects it in the di- rection of its length, and is every, where easily practicable for all arms. The valley nearest to the ma and the town of Balaclava has been various- ly termed the 'South' and the `In- ner' valley; the valley beyond the ridge is the 'North' or 'Outer' val- ley, down, which with their faces set eastward, sped to glorious disaster the six hundred of the Light Brigade. On the north the plain is bounded by the Fedoukine heights; on the West by the steep face of the Cher- sonese upland, wherein was the allied main position. before Sebastopol dur- ing the siege; on the south by the broken ground between the plain and the sea; on 'the east by the River Tchernaya and the Kamera, hills. Our weakness in the plain invited at- tack and we were subjected to a con- tinual cross-fire as we made the memorable charge. The enemy must have numbered 40,000 men, including infantry, cav- alry and artillery. But Cardigan and his men never flinched. We were simply obeying orders, though some- one must have blundered, as the poet says. Right into the frowning can- non of the powerful enemy we rode, charging like so many deznons. A RIDE OF aoRnms. 'After the charge of the Heavy Brigade -the Light Brigade was mov- ed a little way 'left back.' and then forward, down into the middle of the -1-11430r part of the 'Outer valley,' and fronting straight down it, the Hea- vies remaining a little in. advance to the right about the crest of the Causeway Ridge. We stoocl halted in those positions for about three- quarters of an hour, Lord Cardigan in front of his brigade, Lord Luca,n oa our right front, about midway be- tween the two brigades. "When. Cardigan gave the word of command he turned his head toward his trumpeter, Britten, of the Lanc- ers, and quietly said: 'Sound the advance,' and wheeled his horse, fac- ing the dark mass at the further end of the 'valley, which we knew to be the enemy. We • had ridden barely 200 yards, and were still at a trot, When the fate•of Capt. Nolan, of the Fifteenth Hussars, came to us. A fragment of a shell had struck him, and from his raised sword arm drop- ped the sword, but the arm remained erect. I can never forget the weird shriek and the awful face as rider and horse disappeared. It was th.e first horror of that ride of horrors. Within a very few moments hell ha,d opened upon us from front and eith- er flank, and it kept open upon us during the minutes—they seeined hours—which passed while we trav- ersed the mile and a quarter, at the end of which was the enemy. The broken and fast thinning ranks rais- ed rugged peals of wild, fierce cheer- ing, that only swelled the louder as shot and shell from the battery tore gaps tivough us, and the enfilading musketry fire from the infantry in both ganks brought down horses and men. I saw the head of one man carried clean off his body, yet for about thirty yards further the head- less body kept the saddle, the lance at the charge firmly gripped under the right arm. Amid the crash of shells and the whistle of bullets, the cheers and the dying cries of com- rades, one can scarcely be expected to be looking for incidents, but there were some sights of the battle that could not well be effa,ced from. mem- ory. We were nearly out of it at last and close on to rrROSE ACCURSED GUNS. Cardis'an was still in front; he turn- ed in his saddle, for a moment, and shouted his Anal command, 'Steady! Steady! Close MI' Immediately af- terwards there crashed into us a re- gular volley from the Russiae can- non. I saw Capt. White go down and Cardigan disappear. 'lathe smoke. A moment more and I was within ,it myself. A ehell burst right over ray head with a crash that ail but stun- ned me. Iramediately after I felt my horse take a. tremendous leap into the air, and I found myself sleeping along on foot. It was the second horse that had been shot under me, 404 of our horses having been killed during the engagement. Through the dense veil I heard noises of fighting and slaughter, but saw no obstacle, no adversary, no gun or gunner; and, in short, was through and beyond the Russian battery before I knew for certain. that I had reached it. -Thirty-six raen of the Light Bri- gade were taken,prisoners of war :on. the day of Balaclava. Of these only fifteen came out of captivity, the oth- ers dying from their wounds. "I don't think there is another sur- vivor of the Balaclava charge besides myself in. the United States or Can- ada. There are probably about ten still living in England. As the years roll on the number of survivors di- minishes in an increasing ratio. “Yes, it was a foolhardy undertak- ing, but it seems there was discord among some of the British officers, and a mistake was made somewhere. The British troops were in front of Sebastopol at the time, aad the avowed. object of the charge was to keep the Russians from getting at our stores at Balaclava. Yes, we got close enough, many of us, for hand-to-hand encounters with the Russian soldiers, and the mix-up re- sembled in some particulars the riot- ous doings at an Irish fair. I escap- ed without serious injury, but I'll never fotget the charge at Bala- clava." SERVED UNCLE SAM, TOO. Mr. Yates was born in the County Cavan, Ireland, and enlisted in County Longford, serving all through the Crimean war. He was in the British army twelve years, coming over to New York in 1863. He im- mediately joined the United States navy, serving on the northern side until the close of the civil war. Fart of the time he was attached to a blockading squadron on the James river. While in Ireland Mr. Yates was connected with the constabulary, and saw some exciting times in that capacity during the time that Smith O'Brien, Dillon and others were agi- tating freedom for the Emerald Isle. At the Close of the Civil war he re- moved to Canada, locating at Wood- stock, where he lived for some time. In 1866 he was a sergeant with a detachment of troops that helped to repel the Fenians. A Queen Victoria medal that adorns his -dont -1i in-' scribed "Sebastopol —Inkerman — Balaclava." MARRIAGE IN LAPLAND, It used to be death in Lapland to marry a maid without the consent of her parents or guardians. That be- ing obtained, it was customary for the young couple to run a race in which the girl was allowed a start of one-third of the whole distance. By this means she could easily outstrip the would-be bridegroom, and if she did so he knew he was rejected. 11 the danatel approved of her suitor, she would run fast at first to test the truth of his love, and then vol- untarily halt before the race was over bsthite Case itch Leg and Foot a Plia,ss of Gores that Doctors Could Not ilealtpiA Thorough and Lasting Cure by Or. Chase's Ointment. 144=11112 This letter froin Tilsonburg, Ont., is an uneolicited testimonial to the extraordinary healing bowers of Dr. Chase's Ointment. 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It ie a pleasure for him to recommend this ointment because of the great benefit he derived from it, a.nd he will gladly answer' any questions from otber sufferers." Ohase's Ointment is useful in it score of waysli`or every itaitation or eruption of the skin it affords prompt relief. It heale and' soothes weunde, scalds and burns, and has never been. equalled no it euro tor esie senia, salt rheum, totter end scald k,ea0. Sixty Cents Et bez at all dealers or Iedniateone Bates ell; Co. Toronto, .. I"Oh, Jack, have you seen ;stiller?". I "Yes . I have come straight here I frOM his office." "And did he give his consent ?s "I couldn't 'quite make out. Ho ecemed diejamlined to Go .111 niit himself Cefinitely." l'Why, What, did he say ?" "1-te didn't. say atything at all," "Did you eel< him ?" "I said, `Sir, I wish to massy you daughter. Have I your conseet ?' " Aad he turited and looked al me 'for a minute. Tlase he began, to grow red ie the face, and then he grabbed. inc and threw tie over the banisters, and before I could ask hint settle. he Itad slammed his does,' tual locked it; but Ina didn't Say anyilling tattier IIIERItY 01:11) NWS BY MAIL .ABOTIT Butz AND IIThlIToRtg. Oceurreacee in the Lanes Thaq Beiges Supreme in the Com- ., nsereia,1 World. IS is proposed to form it, kilted volunteer cerps of Manchester Scots. The aratallpex epidemie has COFA London 4,1,000,000. The Weekly mail to the British army in South Africa is 2041000 letters. Mails were first sent by railway in 1.8e3s0terhetween. Li-verpool aad Men- ch/t is said that clerk people are multiplying an'd the fair dwindling isa number in Britain, The Diake of Northumberland baa given £15,000 1 or the purpose o buildlegnew seltools in Alnwick. It is proposed to establish a seri vice of motor cars between. Northiarn Rye and Hastings for the oarriage etfa,kse na.produce and general_ mei- cau"Love letters, business letterN poetry, soege, etc., written to order by literary gentleman," states a no- tice posted in a shep window at Cardiff. The rector of Birmingham saye that the long hours in shops are constantly making more consume- tive patients than all the consumPe tive hospitals could ever cure, During the past week seven vessels landed at Liverpool from American and Canadian ports 2,971 caaties 2,800 sheep, 21,851 sheep carcasses, and 4,081 quarters of beef. At Boyton, Suffolk, a mooring rope ef the barge Eustace suddenly rebounded and striking the mate under the chin dislocated his necks killing him instant,aneouslye Mr. William Rathbone, the Leven, pool philanthropist, who died last week, expressed a wish that none of. his friends would attend his funeral at any risk to their health, Mrs. Caroline Wheeler, who died recently at South Wimbledon, was one of the guests at the banquet, given in honor of Queen Victoria by the Lord Mayor of London bit 1.8371.1 The South African Constabulary, more widely known as Po- lice," now stands 8,000 strong, and eaeh month drafts varying from 150 to 200 men are leaving for 'South Africa. Ulverston has a, "Two Glames-a- Night Club," with a membership of about 200, all of whom are pledged not to drink more than a couple- of glasses of beer during any evening, Lord Greenock, who has just celee brated his forty-seventh birthday, was formerly in the Scots Guards, and is a tall, handsome man, with iaarntissa teicpgieafte, which he displays in d It is rinnored that at the coiniu coronation the Xing's not unnaturat desire to shorten the inordinately long ceremony will be met by th,e omission of the Litany aed ante, comxnunion service. At Fulham penny -in -the -slot gas meters are being rifled of their rao- ney contents by a small gang oe thieves, who obtain admission to private houses by representing them- selves as sanitary inspectors. It is proposed to extend the base- ment galleries ursler the large court- yard at the British Museum, and to transform the two large wings noiv. used for residential an.d official pur- poses into exhibition galleries. The hoese in. which William and Mary Howitt lived in Nottingham is shortly to be mulled down to make room for improvements. So is the house in which the body of Byron was deposited on its arrival from Greece on July 15th, 1824, Several instances have beeu cited of the uses to whieh the old 'horse tram -cars Etre converted. The latest, and ono of the best, is seen in the sawing in twain crosswise of a car and the production of two househa porches. This idea. is from Lihees- po ol. t atS-LbxtorLinf, a.thfaatnahoaussbeseseatirtirn el)xliaset: ence since 1828, tesettomed to ex- tinction. Kgr.,yetti;s it has been the relart --16t literary and musical cel- ebrities who enjoyed the old-fashion- ed English dinner served in quaint style. Bermuda's new floating dock has been completed, and it is to be test- ed in the Medway before being tow- ed across the Atlantic. It is 545 feet long and 100 feet broad and can receive the largest and deepest draught battleship in the British navy. The Fruit Trade News has taken an arithmetical turn, and has ngurect out that if one-fourth of the entire population of the United. Kingdom wear a rose each every day for a week at coronation time, 60,000,000 blooms will have to be provided by rose growers. An enterprising Ameriean lady has taken premises in London whero boots and shoes are nicely dame& and polished. The originator of the idea has it regular staff on the pre- mises, and it neat little conveyance 'will collect the boots and shoes at people's houses and rattan thena carefully in the highest possible state of polish. .• IN DOUBT.