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A New South Wales gentleman has writ- ten to a;Sha.kspesre Society in London that ‘ for £30,000 he will reveal the real author of ‘ .‘Shakspeare’s plays and sonnets. Wm. Morris, the poet. has become an ultra Socialist. and Walter Bessnt, the novelist, proposes the introduction of the type-writer for authors’ proofs as a. new profession for English girls. London Poor and Their Homes. Dr. R. Main Talbot, Medical Officer of Health for Bow and Bromleyâ€"a wide area containing an immense population of irregularly employed and unskilled laborers â€"â€"has issued a statement on some unre- garded aspects of the problems furnished by the condition of the London poor. As to the sanitary condition of dwelling- houses, he says that the dirt of which so much is being written is more often than not the filth engendered by the habits of the occupants themselves. Paintwork is never cleaned and cupboards are never scrubbed out. Granted that it is the land- lord’s duty to keep the house in good sani- tary condition, Dr. Talbot urges that it should not be too much to expect of the tenant or the lodger that he should help ; that if the wall-paper becomes loose he should refasten it ; that if the ceiling be- comes smoky he should cleanse it. But when everything is done for the ledger it is futile. He brings into his room his belongings, the chief of which are an old four-post bedstead, occupying two-thirds of the room, and a bed in such a condition that repose on it is impossible without acclimatization. Over the floor he s reads filthy pieces of carpet-matting, an then he and his family, whose bodies are never washed, occupy it. To make all more snug, the tenant proceeds to block up every crevice by which fresh air can enter the room. Talk to one of these on the subject of personal cleanliness and you occasion surprise. Their children fall ill of, say, measles, scarlet fever or inflammation of the lungsâ€"the suggestion of sponging is treated with derision. The absolute reek essness with which they breed and spread disease is almost incredible. Amother will lose child after child from bronchitis or inflammation of the lungs; the cause is always ascribed to cold or teething, never to want of pure air. If asked whether they open the windows by day, the chances are the reply is. “ No.” Without enlarging on the scores, if not hundreds, who are suffocated to death every year, Dr. Talbot points to the com: mon practice of sending children in the house to school while one or two others are down with some infectious disease. With regard to the water supply, Dr. Talbot avows himself frequently astounded at what occurs. Then, in the removal of dust and refuse how is it that the patience and painstaking of the local authorities in Lon= don is baffled? Every conceivable plan has been tried which possessed the slightest practical worth, and every plan has failed in securing the speedy and regular removal of refuse. The reason is. the obstructive- ness of householders to the periodical removal of dust. In fine, Dr. Talbot avows himself convinced that until some pains are taken by the poor themselves to keep themselves and their surroundings in a good sanitary condition, external efforts will be to a very great extent unavailing.â€" St. James’ Gazette. At the Salvation Army all-night meeting in Kingston, this week, Captain Shirley. the 'veteran, told of the battles she and Captain Jack Addie had fought and won in London. She said that one Sunday after- noon Jack Addie and she went to the military camp to hold meetings. But they were defeated three times in the attempt, and Addie got badly worsted in the fight. The volunteers acted worse than the wolves of the backwoods of America. At one time the blood flowed copiously from the head 01'. Captain "Addie. However, an officer of the battalion came to the front and unsheathed his sword and said 2 “ Men of the 29th, fall in,” and in a short time a beautiful ring was formed of scarlet jackets. A reporter ran into the ring with a pencil and piece of paper to take notes, but the tears flowed so freely from his syes that they fell on the paper and blotted out his notes. (At this stage of her address all eyes were turned on the reporters present.) The‘heporter got saved. Majorâ€"God bless the reporters. During one of the attacks a young volun- teer, who was an Irishman, ran into the ring and told those present that he did not ‘ want to see the army “ run on.” Majorâ€"God bless Ireland. She continued, and said that they finally won the day. A last (Tuesday) night's Marshall (Mich) despatch says : “ Byron M. Sibley, telegraph operator at the Michigan Central Office, in this city, was found dead this morning at 6 o’clock just off one of the principal streets of the city. There was a bullet-hole through his head, and from his position and surroundings it is thought the shooting could not have been done by his own hand. It is therefore believed he was foully murdered. The bullet entered the right temple,“ and death must have been in- stantaneous. His money and other valua- bles were found undisturbed on his person. creating the belief that he was not attacked for purposes of robbery. Sibley was 22 years of age, of good habits, and a general favorite in Marshall‘s social circles. The theory formed is that he met a man at the 1 spot where he was killed, and this man was one with whom he had trouble, and that the result of the meeting was the murder of Sibley. The ofilcers have a clue which rthey are following closely. It is thought he was shot about 9 o‘clock last night, as two pistol shots were heard about that time. Sibley was very popular, and his death causes great excitement coupled with the most profound sorrow and regret. Lewis Wingfield’e new novel of the time of the Prince Regent styled ” Abigal Rowe " has given Her Majesty much annoyance. Written from private information, it gives details more piquant than pleasant respect- ing the Queen’s female ancestors. in their native State of New York and three at Hendersonville, Ill. Amuse. Allen was born in New York, Nov. 17th, 1787. He can walk erect, does not use spectacles, and his hearing is as yet unimpaired. Mr . Allen was born in the same State Nov. 23: , 1791. She is confined to her room most of the time. The aged couple live with their son, Joseph. [I w London Reporter was ‘ouverled. ?heh-covered bellows, with a. large bow of satin tied on the foremost handle, are very general now, suspended to the wall by the side of the fireplace. m In’ the little village cf Terte Hausa, Ill., live Amaze-I. A‘len and Losanna, his wife. who have hem married 77 years and three months, the wedding having occurred Aug. 16th, 1806. They have had twelve children, [six 0‘! vvhom still survive; three live now A paper recently read before the Glasgow Sanitary Congress attributed nearly all the ill-health of the women in the Scotch weaving districts to the excessive use of tea. The students in a. female college in Mil- waukee. Wie., are in rebelllon because the authorities have forbidden the wearing of hoops and bangs. They have drawn up a. set of resolutions stating that though teachers might have some control over thO education. of their pupils, they had nothing to do with their personal tastes or wishes Ellen ‘Terry tonnm ang 513926;! are ali ready dxsplayed. " WEDDED SEVE NTYâ€"SE WEN YEARS A Telegraph Operator Shot in Michigan. A Groom ofls and n Bride of 15. A STREET MURDER. Literary N otes. Don’t wear apparel with decided colors or with pronounced patterns. Don’tâ€"we address here the male reader, for whom this brochure is mainly designedâ€"wear anything that is pretty. What have men to do with pretty things! Select quiet colors and obtrusive patterns, and adopt no style of cutting that belittles the figure. It is right enough that men’s apparel should be becoming, that it should he graceful, and that it should lend dignity to the figure ; but it should never be ornamental, fanciful, grotesque, odd, capricious nor pretty: Don't wear trinkets, shirt-pins, finger- rings, or anything that is solely ornamen- tal. One may wear shirtAstudsm. scarf-pin, a. watohchain, and a. seal, because these articles are usent but the plains: they are the better. Don’t wear evening dress in the morn- ing, or on any occasion before 6 o'clock dinner. Don’t wear black broadcloth in the morning, or, at least, don't wear black broadcloth trousers except for evening dress. - Don’t wear your hat cooked over your eye. nor thrust back upon your head. One mithogi in rowdyipb, the otjhfir rgatiot Dou’tclean your ears, or your nose, or trim and clean your finger-nails in public. Cleanliness and ueutuese in all things per- taining to the person are Indispensable, but toilet oflioee ere proper in the privacy of one’s apartment only. Don’i chew or nufse your toothpick in public â€"or anywhere else. Don’t be untidy in anything. Neatness is one of the most important of the minor morals. Tailor-made costumes of dark blue,green or brown velveteen, with toque and mufi to match, will be in great fashion this winter. The tutor for velveteen is greater than ever, but It is positively necessary that it be of the best quality only. Some very attractive costumes are being sent over by leading modistes of London, Paris and Vienna, of s. combination of soft woolen plaids and vel- veteen, and also of velveteen and Ottoman cloths in monochrome. That was a. very brilliant wedding last evening ; and. by the way, the bride was an (11d flagne gfyouye, wee she not ‘2" " Yes. the fiok'le, heartless thing ; as soon as that foreign count put in an appearance she lilted gne.”_ “ I see by the papers that among the wedding presents were ten magnificent clocks. Rather odd that so many different persons should hit on the same things for preagntg. But why are you _smi_ling '2" The heals of slippers for house wear are as high as usual,bub are gradually broaden- ing. The toes are lengthening. too, and are not embroidered as formerly, but; are adorned with a. little rosette of satin rib- bon oi the same color as that of the dress worn. . “ Ah I revenge is sweet 1 Revenge is sweet 1" " What can you mean '2” “ Don‘t breathe a word and I’ll tell you. I am acquainted with most of that cruel fiirt’s friends, and it so happened that nine of them, not knowing of my previous love, came to me for suggestions about a wedding present. I confidentially advised each of them to send her a clock, and after- ward I added another clock myself. Ha, ha! The villain still pursues her I I am avenged l avenged 1" ” Mercy! man, are you mad '2” “ Never was more sane in my life." “ Then how in the world can the pre- sentation of ten valuable clocks constitute revenge ?’V’ Sarah chemisettee, made with very full gathers or close plaitingafill up the front of cashmere dresses in square, plastron shape just below the neck, or they extend to the point of the dress below the waist. A pretty Afghan for a. baby is described as made of white flannel with embroidered scallops about the edges and a. diagonal stripe of pale blue or, white silk across the trout, ’ embroidered in yellow-centered daisies. White bonnets have gone entirely out of fashion for evening wear. Those of pale mauve and salmon and blue velvet, made simply and trimmed with a. cluster of ostrich tips. are the most fashionable. “Hist! Can’t you see? She Will of course put them in difierent rooms, and then will not have a. minute’s peace until she gets them to run together. She will begin by trying to regulate them herself. In six weeks she will be a. raving maniac." â€"Philadelphia Call. Silver bangles are much more worn than gold ones. It is fashionable for the girl who owns a bracelet with bangles to have the monogram of each member of her family on each separate bangle. Muffs are to be more fanciful than ever. and,.if poasiblepf less practical service. By degrees they have become so diminutive that only one hand at a time can hope to profit by‘their warmth. John Swinton, in his paper, has been making some interesting statistical obser- vations relative to the wealth of William H. Vanderbilt. He assumes that if Mr. Vanderbilt’s fortune of $100,000,000 was oonverted into a solid bar of gold it would require 7,000 very ablebodled men to carry the beautiful ingot. If turned into bright golden eagles it would tax the ca- pacity of 25 freight ears to transport the, precious metal. Mr. Swinton declares that it would take 1,400 horses to haul the golden mass over the streets, and would give 70 Jumbonian elephants all they wanted to doafive tone eachâ€"to carry William‘s loose change. ' Girls now place their haudkerchiefs in- side their shopping bags instead of in the little pockets outside. And, by the by, the newest shopping bags are made of dark and red alligaAzor akin. White kid helmets are imported, trimmed with a. flat garniture of pearl'and crystal bead-work or hand painted around the edges in small, delicately colored flowers and buds. The daily production of petroleum m the United States is 82,000 barrels. The average daily shipments are 60,000 barrels. Prayer books bound in white velvet and gold, coating 3525, are shown in New You as the kind made for brides to hold in their hands at the nuptlal ceremony. Damascus swords in minimum are the latest things out 111 paper knives. and a. small gold chain with a. bow of ribbons on the and dangles from them. Mm:ch or Interest lo the Ladies Irom the Best Sources. In lace pins something new is a bicycle on which a. monkey is riding. A Brjtcled Lover’s BeVenfll}. VOL. XXV. THE FREAKS 0F FASHIDN. Hints to Gentlemen. Vanderbill’s Wallet. It is something that no fellow can find outâ€"yet all feel its power, more or less. A sweet and delusive imagination only. A dormant passion of the mind aroused by beauty or intellectual qualities of some one woman. An undefiuable principle which all beings possess, and which lies at the foundation of all happiness. A nnhln nnlnnlnn that nnvnlnnu nn- mhnln The sweetest and most passionate ex- citement known to manâ€"binding together by the strongest cords sex, kindred and nations. Don‘t know anything about it ; I never was there. A Debra-passion that envelope our whole being, and shows itself in every thought, word and action. True blissâ€"void of fancyâ€"‘0! happiest happiness. An egotiam of two. A feeling that takes root in the. heart, andlis only made perfect when it enters the sou . A mere delusion that has ruined many men. A feeling of such exquisite tenderness that‘it i's. t‘oo sweet tggpompp‘rison, A latent faculty of the mind that, when aroused, glows with a radiance than; illu- minates the gloomiest‘. mind, and wields a. power of_ iqfluenoe tl_1_a.t is unequalled. One hundred letters were written to as many well‘known “ thinkers " of Vin- cennes, requesting answers to the question, “ What is love ?” The result of the editor’s labors indicates a. confusing variety of opinion among the people of Vincennes as to what love is. Following are the answers from sixteen diflerent persons : The mostinterestiné and pardonable of human weaknesses. I don’t know anything Eboufi it; don’t think it amounts to much. Such a group of rosy, happy little ones it would be difligult to meet with out of Scot- land. Children seem to flourish Without care in this climate. The difi‘erenoe between the children of America. and Britain is infinitely greater than that between the adults of the two countries. Scotch children learn to pronounce as the English do in the schools, but in their play the ancient Doric comes out in full force. It is all broad Scotch yet in conversation. This will no doubt change in time, but it seemed to us that so far they had lost very few of the Scotch words, and none of the accent. We asked the group to appoint one of their number to receive money to buy “sweeties” for the party. Jeannie Morrison was the lassie proposed and unanimously chosen. Jeannie was in the sixth standard. In answer to an in- quiry, it was at first said that no one else of the party was so far advanced, but a moment’s consultation resulted in a prompt correction, and then came: “Ay, Aggie McDonald is too.” But not one of the laddies was beyond.the fifth. Well, the women of Scotland always were superior to the men. If a workingman in Scotland does not get a clever managing wile (they are helpmeets there) he never amounts to much, and many a stupid man pulls up well through the efforts of his wife. It is much the same in France, or, indeed, in any country where the struggle for existence 5 hard and expenditure has to be kept down to the lowest point. So much depends on the woman in this departmentâ€"An ‘American Four-in-Hand in Britain. WIIneseed by iFBest Society” People and Human Curiosities. A Pittsburg, Pan, telegram says: The Irish giant O’Brien and the German giantess Miss Dienz, each about eight feet in height, who had been an exhibition at a. museum here, were married this morning, first at a Catholic Church and afterward at a. German Protestant Church in this city. Though none but invited guests were ad- mitted, 2,000 persons were present, includ- ing the other curiosities of the museum and many of the best “ society ” people of the two cities. The tregedian McCullough was among the assemblage. The bride wore white satin and the groom the regula- tion wedding suit. At the conelusionof the ceremony O'Brien bestowed 9. resounding kiss on his bride, which the audience en- thusiastically applauded. A reception was held at the museum in the afternoon. Marvin, the confectioner, presented the bridal couple with a cake nine feet in air oumierence, and a. loaf of breed of five feet high. ' One of the worst diseases ot‘the heart.â€" Vincemaes (Indianapolis) Times. “Good morning, children.” said an Austin physician. as he met three or fourlittle chil- dren on their way to school, “ and how are you tyis morning ?j' ' “We daran’b 137311 you," replied the oldest of A1515: crowd, g. ppy of_ eight: » Six llundrml Gallons Poured ~Inlo the Sea. Saving a Vessel and Grow. A Newport, L. 1., despatoh says : “ Yes, sir, we let as many as six hundred gallons of oil go into the sea, and that saved the whole. of us.” These words were spoken to-day by Capt. Parker. of the British brig Louisa Coipel, of Yarmouth, N. 8., who arrived last evening with his vessel, after experiencing most tempestuousz’weather. The vessel left Yarmouth on the 7th inst. with a general cargo for New York. Owing to severe gales, the vessel made for Nan- tucket shoals. arriving there at about mid- night on the 11th. Two big anchors were dropped, but the vessel dragged, and the Captain, to save his vessel, was compelled to slip these and put out to sea. The hur- ricane still continuing, the vessel lay to on the port tack. The sea was running moun- tains high, the waves washing over the vessel from stem to stern, and with such force that the deck cargo got badly shifted. The captain and his two officers decided to ‘ tap some barrels of fish oil which were on ‘ deck. The casks were relashed and a large number of holes bored into them. so that 9. st in of oil flowed into the sea. The 8 set was almost. instantaneous. The vessel was drifting about six points to the leeward, leaving the oil to the windward. Captain Parker says that in about three- quarters oi an hour the waves had almost ceased breaking over his vessel, and that but for the fact that he had oil on board the vessel and all hands must have been ost. “ Dare nofi tell {no l” Exolaimed the phy- siciag, “ and Why up}: 77” " Cduae, papafaaid that last year it cost him over $50 to have you come in and ask us how we were.”â€"Texaa Siftings. Natural beaver, both in its light find dadrk shades, in quite popular among young la ies. 0]]; 0N 'l‘llE I‘ROUBLED \VATEBB RICHMOND HILL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1883. HIGH-HEELED WEDDING Scotch School Lnuies- A Little Diplomat. What is Love ? Two Internal Machines Found in His Possession-Ili- hrrest and Examina- mm. A last (Friday) night’s London cablegram says: The police at midnight arrested a man named Wolff, a member of the Advanced Socialists Club in London. Two infernal machines of suflicient power to demolish any building were found in his house at Westminster. One consisted of a large zinc pail nearly filled With blasting powder and gun cotton, covered with scrap iron, with a fuse at the bottom The second wasalargs tin cooking utensil similarly prepared. The prisoner will be arraigned to-day. It is reported that the machines were intended to blow up the German Em- bassy. Wolff is a chemist and one of the leading Socialists of the‘ metropolis. The machines were'fitted with time fuses. There were ten pounds of explosive matter in each machine. Wolff is reported to be of German or Polish ex- traction, and has been engaged for some time at a waxwork exhibition of the Royal Aquarium. A violent explosion occurred four months ago at his residence, which he reported as an ekplosion of gas. He was arraigned at the Court to-day and charged with knowingly having in his possession ex- plosives for unlawful purposes. The prisoner asked for a German interpreter. Superintendent Williamson deposed that prisoner had infernal machines, and was unable to give satisfactory reasons for the possession thereof. A policeman testified that the prisoner started to run when he was:approached. There were also found in his lodgings fourteen empty cans, such as are used for powder, and some documents, includingaletter to Count Von Munster, the German Ambassador. Thissays: "If you wish freedom you must give us equality.” It is eigned“Proletariat.” The prisoner said the things found must have been placed there by a Frenchman. He was remanded. A Frenchman named Bolderane gave the police the information which led to Wolfi’s arrest. » A oablegrem from London says that the journalistic controversy of the‘ week is turtle soup, and the heroine of the week is Emma Dawes. Sir Hy. Thomson, the great surgeon, has elicited a. mass of angry correspondence by denouncing the soup es chiefly made of Conger eel. Emma Davies is a. country girl 11 years old, who professes to have the power to move tables, break plates, and the rest in one room while lying in another. Her mother and the whole neighborhood believed her, and spiritualism wrote letters of frenzied joy from all parts. The girl has since con- fessed herself to be a. fraud, but her pet- tizans still hold out. Contests, intellec- tual and physical, take place in the district where she lives, and With a. little more obstinscy Emma Davies might have added another religious sect to the United King- dom. “ My dear Miss Ada Pose,” said Alphonso MoVulctm, “ I have long worshipped you at a distance, and now, being unable to con- ceal my affections, I have come to offer you my heart and hamd. Will you marry “0, Alphonso," replied Ada, “ this is so suddenâ€"so unexpectedâ€"so flushmting. But I’m afraid I cannot." “Cannot, Miss Ada? Have I a. rival? His blood shall stain the oilcloth. Give me his poet-office address.” “N0.Alphonso," replied Ada, blushing, you have no rival in my young affections} “No rival! Then what is the impedi- ment? Have I not property? Do I not hold a. ticket in the great Gerrymander Lot- tery ‘2 Why can you not make‘me happy ‘1” “ 0, Alphonso, I’m afraid." " Afraid. dearest. And what can you be afraid of ‘2” “ Why. have you not read how Mr. Moses, of New York, the husband of the deceased fat girl, sold his wife’s body for a hundred dollars? You know, Alphonso, I’m some- what fleshy, myself, but I should hate dreadfully to think I might be turned into some such kind of horrible collateral. Pro- mise me that it shall not be done, Al- phonso. and I am yours for keeps.” Pointed-toad shoes are rapidly going out of fashion. Mrs. Elizabeth Weigh, of Tilbury Centre, Essex, who had several teeth extracted at Ghethem about two months ago. took some vitalized air, returned home and never re- covered from its eflects. The vitalized air seemed to take away her senses, in which state she remained until death released her of her pain. Dr. “’ilson, of Kingston, taken to Task 1‘:- lelng Them Ihe Sacrament at the All. Night Electing. ‘ AKingston despatch to-day says: Dr. Wilson, curate of St. George’s Cathedral. is again in trouble, and causes the last sensa- tion. He went to the. all-night .prayer meeting of the Salvation Army,and at what is styled the Army love feast, at 4 o'clock in the morning, at the request of Major Moore, he passed bread around to those who de- sired it, while the Major followed with $116.1 vessel containing the wine. There was no cloth, no table, no prayer of oonse~ oration such as is used in the church, no words of administration ; but the ceremony was referred to in the local press as the holy communion, and at once the rector of the cathedral, Dean :Lyster, asked if the report was correct. He requested a positive answer for his own sake and also for the sake of the Church. Dr. Wilson states the facts, and adds: “ Now, if you regard that as an adminis- tration of the holy communion, then my answer to your question is, Yes; if not, No. But in whatever light you or any one else may regard the matter. I hereby take the full responsibility of my action herein and of everything done by me during the whole meeting. A I only hope God may spare me to enjoy once again one of the greatest, if not the greatest, spiritual. blessings of my life-an all night of prayer with God.” The action of the Dean is not defi- nitely known.‘ His case was considered at a meeting of Anglican clergy, and it is understood that the doctor will be allowed three months’ leave of absence. In his last public speech to the churchmen he said he had been puzzled about the action of some of the Salvationists, and asked God for light. During the singing of a hymn the power of God, he said, descended and he fell first on his knees and then on his face on the floor of the barracks; He remained thus in an ecstacy of devotion. He com- muned with God, and seemed to hear as plainly as spoken by human voice, ‘ My child, all is well, this is My work, doubt it not.’ ” Great public interest is taken in the case, as Dr. Wilson is a leading Anglican clergyman in the city. 'I‘IIE SALVATIIDN ARMY. A DYNAMITE FIEND. A llero and n Heroine. But One lmpedlmem. For sponging old black silks, a. piece of old black cashmere should be used, and for sponging colored silks. a piece of white cashmere or some of the some color. Gon- tzon must; not be used to cover the table upon which they are aponged, or else it will leave white fluff all over 15, which will be difficult. to get 011”. An old black shawl is as good a. thing as any. Fashion Janina [or the Season. Gimp and 3940011 trimmings are much used with cesh‘mere and other woolen dresses. Gauntlet gloves are much worn on the street with long, tight-fitting coats with close sleeves. Chenille fringe in delicate tints is mixed with tassela of glistening beads for evening dresses. Apple custard pie should be baked with an under oruet only. The filling is delicious it made of one pint 0! sweet milk, one pint of smooth apple sauce. well sweetened, three eggs ; flavor with lemon or with a little cinnamon. This will make two small- aized pies, or one very large one. When a crack is discovered in a stove through which the fire or smoke penetrates the aperture may be completely closed in a. moment with a. composition consisting of wood ashes and common salt made up in e. paste with a. little water, and plastered over the crack. The good effect is equally oer- tein whether the stove be hot or cold. Braided designs for jerseys and flannel dresses come in leaf patterns, and imitate applique work. Fine, long elastic cashmere gloves are taking the place of lined 311k gloves for general wear. Brocades ere not suitable for young girls. They should wear evening dresses of soft sumh, veiling. or tulle. A dress of pansy-purple velvet decorated with amber beads and ornaments is one C! the recently imported novelties. A novelty in velvet for skirt draping shows large chenille polka. dots raised from the surface at regular intervals. Children's dresses are , still made very short, but with these dresses very long wool hose are worn at this season. Cloaks for children have the long. high- shouldered cape, or the long sleeve cape, as in former seasons. Gala in their teens wear the sailor hat of felt, with a. broad ribbon tied around it with a bow, and floating ends in the back. The lining of the heavy outside garments accompanying the tailor-made suits is generally in a. bright contrasting tint. Velveteen dresses are now very popular for little girls not yet in their teens, being warm, durable and very rich in appear- ance. When cleaning carpets, dampen some Indian meal, mix salt with iti. and sprinkle over the carpet ; sweep vigorously. Take a. small, sharp-pointed stick to remove the salt and meal from cracks and corners. In makmg short paste rub half a. pound of butter into one pound of dried flour, and add a. teaspoonful of finely powdered sugar. Mix the paste smoothly with water, and give it “three turns ”-ths.t Is to say, roll it out three times. In making lemon syrup take one pint of lemon juice, one and a. quarter poundev of sugar. Let it stand 15111 thoroughly dis- solved; then bottle and 00:1: tightly for future use. It. will Keep for years, and have a. finer flavor than it boiled. There are no absolute rules of fashion. as formerly ; people nowadayu follow their own individual fancy, within certain limi- nations. Children will west wool hose this season, and in shades darker than the dress, rather than the pale-colored or black silk hose of the summer. If the stair-rails are dingy, thexr appear- ance may be improved by washing them with a. little sweet milk ; 'polish with a. flannel cloth. Often one has gravy left; from a. roast of beef, and it you have no soup stock to winch in may be added. use in to fry sliced cold boiled potatoes in for breakfast. This makes an excellent dish. Evening gloves are of undressed kid, in salt, pale tints, and reach to the elbow or An economical and renily delicious way to flavor a. cake which is to have icing over the top is to grate part of the peel of an orange or lemon over the cake before put- ting the icing on. Who can tell why the working of tapestry has gone out of fashion? It would be so much more satisfactory than the endless procession of tidies and pincushions and sofa-pillows, each with its little design, if some fair needle woman would give her spare time and'thought to a larger piece of work. ft might be done in small separate squares, so that there would he no objec- tion to the clumsy roll of canvas, which could not be moved about or looked upon' as fancy work ; and it would be so pictur- esque and full at the spirit of romance to see a lovely lady with her colored crewels and her quaint designs, and know that she was stitch by stitch achieving a great work which would keep her memory bright for years to come. Nobody cares what becomes of the smaller pieces of needle work after their bloom is, so to speak, worn off, but let us picture to ourselves the religious care with which we should guard the handiwork of our great-grandmothers, it it were of this sort. We venerate the needle-books and work- bags and samplers almost absurdly, and this is an index to our capacity for appre- ciating a more important treasure. Besides, it is a great lose both to art and literature that our stitches tend to such petty ends. An embroidery frame is a charming addition to a portrait, and nothing could make a more delightful and suggestive background than the blurred figures and indistinct design of a tapestried wall. And in a story, what aid a writer could give his reader by his suggestions of the work the heroine’s slender fingers toyed with idly, or called into existence skilfully in a busier hour! What light, indeed, the description of the design would throw upon the char- acter of the maiden! We could make up our minds instantly to many certainties when we knew whom she had taken for her hero in a battle piece, or it it were only a quiet landscape when she deftly wove when her lover met her first. A Budget of Fashions, Domestic Recipes, Etc. THE lADIES’ COLUMN. (Compiled by Aunt Kate.) Household lllnts. A Plea for 'l‘lipestry. WHOLE NO. 1,326 NO. 38. Often at Christmas time. after presents are received, we indulge in little confidences with our friends about what we should have liked, or having received many things that are just right in themselves, there seems to remain but one thing to complete our happiness and we say so, and it was of this weakness the lady often took advantage to provide for the coming year. We might think she'would sometimes miss it in this way, and find herself as Christmas approached. in possession of a quantity of goods altogether out of date, and totally unfit for the purpose she had intended them. This might have been the case with an injudicious purchaser, but this woman knew what was stable and what of passing value. For instance,standard works of great authors or copies of famous pictures can- not greatly depreciate in one year. And the friend who wanted Shakspeare, Milton or Dante last year, and did not get it and had been unable to get it since, would not appreciate it less but rather more for hav- ing waited for it. And there are many other things of this character, which if this woman chanced to find while shopping she purchased and put aside for the time to come. But it is now so near the holiday that there is no risk to run even by a less thoughtful purchaser. Almost every woman knows by experience how much more ex- pensive Christmas shopping becomes when put off till the last moment, partly be- cause in her fear of failure to find what she wants, and lack of sufficient time to hunt for it, she will often take less desir- able things that cost more; and again, the shopkeeper knowing her necessity fre- quently takes advantage of it, to get fancy prices for his goods. Then there are innumerable articles of woman’s own work which (in spite of all the fun that has been poked at minister's Christmas slippers) are more appreciated by men than anything she might buy. Of course judgment should be used in deciding what the articles shall be, for while a woman will appreciate a trifle solely for the sentiment associated with it, few men save very young lovers will often take the time to examine ” stored treasures.” Yet they all appreCiate a gift. We call to mind :a case of a man who has used the same plain little affair for holding shaving papers for the last twelve years. His wife gave it to him, and has since made it her business to see that it was kept full of paper. And the comfort he has derived from this little convenience, and the loving, grateful thoughts of his better half it has suggested as he found it refilled again and again, are vastly more than many presents costing extravagant sums, but without the useful quality this possessed, could possibly have produced for this busy man. And where children are concerned, home-made articles often come in play, pleasing the little people as well as more expensive ones, thus leaving you with the means to make many more hearts happy than you possibly could do with the same money, unaided by skilful hands. But time is required for these thingsâ€" much to plan, and more to execute, and we who have not begun to think of these things have already lost precious time. From a. mining report of the colony of Victoria. it appears that the quantity of gold raised last year was 864,609 ounces as against 833,378 ounces raised in the vest next preceding. The Msgdals. shaft is the deepest in the colony. It is sunk 2,400 feet, and it is situated near Slawell. Hon. John Moxeon’e Accommodation was the first steamer engaged in trade in the M. Lawrence. This was in 1809. L’Ange Gerdien, bachelor, aged 75, living near Buckingham, has taken to himself a wife in the person of a. widow aged 61. who has thus far laid three husbands under the sod. Some exbeedinglyntuel persona tied the fiddle of two cows belonging to Mr. Burton, of Point Edward, together. The animals, when found by that gentleman, were con- siderably injured by their efiorts to free themselves from their unpleasant position. Canadian News Notes. Chatham is to have a. free library. Lieut.-Col. Otter says Toronto Infantry School will be opened in about three weeks. An individual calling himself Sir Vernon Harcourt Lees is begging in Kingston. 'l‘lmclv Suggestions to Heads 0! Famine: and (Miners. It may seem to some a. little early to begin to think of Christmas now, but; to ot-hersit is already late. for they have been laying things by against that: day for the last. two months at; least. Gray remains one of the most fashion- able colors for dresses, and millinery pur- poses as well. The many different shades are almost innumerable, and are known under the vaguest and‘ queerest names. For hats gray is combined very efieotively with rich shades of red, blue, green and purple, and gray plumes over black velvet are considered most beautiful. Ribbed silk stockings cling to the limb, and are warm enough for out of door use in winter, new silk stockmgs are also for street use. and with fleece linings are comfortable in the coldest weather. Rib- bed balbriggan hose made of the fine Sea Island cotton are shown in all the dark colors, with white soles that have a fresh and cleanly appearance. Little girla’ dresses for indoors are no longer of white muehnor linen, but of white or bright colored wool, out with low square neoks,whieh are filled with ehirred or plated yokes of white, pale blue, pink or amber satin, while the sleeves are made long, and of the wool which forms’ the rest of the costume. Black lace over corn color or canary satin is one of the fashionable evening combinations, and is also effectively used over red,while white is preferred for pinks, blues and other delicate shades, and cream lace over pearl gray is another exquisite combination. Chenille flowers and foliage, in all the exquisite tints of nature,a.re now supplied by fancy-work dealers; these may be easily and successfully appliqued upon plush and velvet, and the effect is equal to the finest hand embroidery. The newest sleeves are made with only one seam. and lit closely from shoulder to wrist. Those gathered over the top of the arm are no longer fashionable, excepting for evening. Leaf-shaped ornaments, woven of deli- cate gray chenille, veined and outlined with tiny jets of out steel, form the mm mmg in one of the many lovely suits of grey cashmere. Beautiful cashmere for evening dresses in pale tints show designs of flowers, either smgle or in clusters. A second material of plain color is used in making the dress. , to the shoulder. With the very long gloves nu sleeve is worn PREPARING F03 CHRISTMAS. EX rue“! “ Let her remain as she is now. Give her book to me in bar present condition. I want her so that there will be no dafiger of what I say to her going who one ear and coming out of the other. If she keeps one ear stopped up, she will become a very wise woman. She will know as much as I do site: awhila.” Two floral novelties designed for a christening are thus described: “One was two feet long and represented a minia- ture baby made of creamy Marechal Neil roses, in a cradle entirely of pale pink roses, with a border of ivy leaves and jasmine blossoms. The baby held a soeptre of heart’s-ease in his hand, and had eyes of violets and lips or carnation leaves. His palms and the soles of his little bare feet were of the palest pink rose leaves. The other design was a little boy in a canoe. gathering roses with one hand and violets with the other; while ahead of him were thistles, with just a tiny channel through them. The river was represented by an oblong bed of silver-star flowers. the canoe was made of golden asters, and the little boy of pink and white roses. The thistles were natural ones." "Now, air,” said a Hamilton aurist to a. gentleman whose wife’s organs or hearing were being treated, “ I can safely assure you that one of your wife’s ears is as well as ever, and I hope to soon have the other one in the same condition.” “ Don’t; mind it] What do you meson ?" exolgimgd the surplfised gnysioian. GENTs,â€"I have been very low, and have tried everything, to no advantage. I heard your Hop Bitters recommended by so many I concluded to give them a. trial. I did, and now am around. and. constantly improving, and am nearly as strong as ever. W. H. WELLER. “ 0, don’n mind them, I beg of you," said the husband. [low he Smillnxly Launched an Atheist Into the Other World. Henry Powell, aged 25, a. bricklayer, con- victed at the last session of the London Central Criminal Court of the murder of the son of his employer, was executed the other day within the walls of the Wands- worth prison. James Cole'was ordered for execution at the same time, but be was re- prieved on the ground of insanity. Binns, the newly appointed bangman. acted for the first time. The prisoner Powell was a confirmed atheist, and he appeared to have held by the same views down to the last moment, although he listened with respect to what was said to him by the chaplain of the prison. He has been visited on two or three occasions by his wife, and has all along exhibited a composed and firm de- meanor, never once alluding to the crime for which he was to sufler or ex- pressing auy regret at having committed it. A few minutes before 9 o’clock the prisoner was brought out of his cell. and a proces- sion, headed by two warders, led the way to the scaffold, the prisoner being accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Gilbert, and Captain 001- well and the under sherifi following in the rear. Binns set about his task of pinioning the prisoner With great alacrity, a slight smile being observed upon his face during the whole time. He appeared to pull the straps rather tightly, and the prisoner said something to him in a low tone. The pri- soner walked with a firm step to the scat- fold. The cap having been placed over his face, the hangman speedily adjusted the rope, and after a steady look at the culprit, as if to see that all was right. he loosed the drop and the condemned man tell about seven feet. A good many persons assem- bled outside the prison and waited for the elevation of the black flag. v The handsomest man I have ever seen was a boatman on the west of Skye. the calm and serious dignity of whose face seemed more suggestive of Leonardo da Vinoi than of herring fishing; and the handsomest woman I have ever seen was a young married lady who, some years ago, happened to be travelling in the Olansman, and whose gently modulated English indi- cated an Inverness origin. When a Highland girl, even of the peasant class, is pretty (and the phenomenon is not of very rare occurrence), the pretti- nese is of a refined and intellectual type ; the forehead high, the eyes clear, full and contemplative, the mouth fine'and the ex- pression of the face gentle and yet firm. Wordsworth never forgot the beauty of the Highland girl he saw at Inversnaid. In- deed, it is said he had to recur to that fount of inspiration when ‘he wished to pay a poetical compliment to his wife. For the rest, the way in which an educated High~ land young lady speaks English is one of the most delightful things in the world, though no doubt she would be very muc surprised and even indignant, it she we told that she had any accent at all.â€"Wm' Black, in Harper’s for December. a group of admiring listeners. v The ready mconteur was as popular in those days as the fine singer in these times, and out west, the conversa- tional exploits of Corwin, Marshall and other noted talkers were as famous as their speeches. Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans and Mobile had men and women who were widely celebrated for their colloquial talent, and the tavern as well as the drawing-room was the theatre of wit, wisdom and spark. ling epigram. Splendid talk was considered one of the fine arts and as a desirable accomplishment. Men who could talk well were conscious of their gifts and loved to display them. They Were encouraged to do so, and it was not considered childish to talk for efiect. All this is changed. Men read the papers, and speak in monosyllables or are thought- fully taciturn. Horse traders and book agents largely monopolize now-a- days the gift of speech. In these times it is considered a badge of weakness to be a fluent talker, and conversational pyrotech- lnios such as Sergeant S. Prentiss and Rufus Choate and Thomas F. Marshall were wont to indulge in. and even the great Webster in his convrvial moods, would in these days of silent performance, suggest a suspicion of lunacy. Business men particularly look askanoe at a voluble talker, and so far has the faculty of ready and varied speech gone below par that even in social circles “ a few flashes of, silence," as Sydney Smith recommended for Macaulay, would be prudent if one Wishes to maintain any standing for sense. The talker has certainly given way to the writer, and one may (if he has the ability) say as many saucy things as Oliver Wendell Holmes in print, but he must beware of vocal audacities. It is no longer allowable to depart from the regulation hum drum conversational standard in vogue, and it is the golden age for stupid people and for those who can only “talk shop." The pulpit might, if it would, save one forum for the orator, but there is no field left for the talker save the bar-room, and the Boswells of that quarter have no countenance outside to retail the brilliant things they have heard.â€"Pittsburg Tele- graph. The Race oi Conversationaflsts Rapidly Disappearing. It is a. familiar saying that the orator has disappeared and the newspaper has taken his place. In it not, equally true that the great talkers have Elsa vanished ? Forty years ago there were men, and women, too; quite famous for their conversational powers. People of genius in this depart- ment were fond offexhibitmg their faculty to dazzle and entertain, and they always found BINNS’ FIRST HANGING. TALKERS AND WRITERS. Let Well Enough Alone. A Floral Baptism: SILVER CREEK, N .Y., Feb. 6, 1880. Scotch Beauties.