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of
EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] SIR MATTHEW NATHAN'S
APPOINTMENT.
HIS. SUCCESSOR.
LONDON, April 10th. It is officially annonaced that Colonel Sir Frederick Lugard,
£6,400 at Ceylon. Sir MATTHEW NATHAN for Young People" 1883; and “A Topica Rugby has invaded Eton, and Eton hae, will have just a thousand times more Dependency," 1905. As Miss FLORA at last, consented to play Rugby Union TELEGRAMS. territory to rule over, and a population four Buw (daughter of the late Major-General football on scossion. The premier school has times the size, with an import trade of Shaw, C. B.), she was the head of the rendered. For years Eton has stuck to its["DAILY PRESS " nearly eleven millions sterling and exports Colonial department of the Times, and has outside the wall he found no one, to play *wallgame "-and when the old Etonian esme about a quarter of that, and with a revenue undertak a special commissions for the with. He had to begin all over again. You A. S. WATSON & CO..of over four millions sterling instead of six Times to South Africa, Australia, Caunda will remember the great game in which Tom hundred thousand. He goes from a pic. and the Klondike, so that, like bor husband, Brown povered himself with mud and braison tially electivo Legislative Council (such as whom she married in 1902, Lady LpARD glory at Rugby. It was the basis of "Ragger" football. And every public-school | “Nutal" began with) to a responsibla parlia has lived the strenous life,
footballer will rajolos that "the bost ment. The figures so far given, are based
A remarkable tribute was paid to Sir schools is going toʻplay the game," on the Daily Mail Year Book's statistics, FEEDERICK and Lady LUGARD a couple of... which are not confirmed by Whitaker, who, years ago by the Rt. Hon. Ear! GRET, at for instance, puts the area of Natal (includ- & meeting of members of the Colonial ing Zululand) at 29,200 square miles; the Institute before whom Lady LogARD had Daily Mail book says 5,371. The name read an extremely able and interesting paper As gi warto the Colony by Visco on Nigeria under the title of "West DA GAMA, who discovered it on Christmas African Nogroland." Earl GREY said: Day, 1497. The bulk of the white popula-The other day Mr. Emorr, one of our tion is British, though Byers are numerous. most promising Liberal members of Parlin As a Colony, Natal is two years younger ment, described Sir FREDERIOR LUGazd si
ESTABLISHED A.D. 18AL.
WINE AND-SPHIT MERCHANTS,
BULL
DOG
BRAND
ALE
LIGHT
GUINNESS' STOUT
IN PINTS AND SPLITS.
a
Sir Alexander Swettenham must feel like
the Legislative Council a spouch which bas Yesterday evening, the Governor delivered in provoked a great deal of commaat. The oleolod members recommended centralising the Geceru- ment offices in Rew buildings, instead of Etobing up the olf, dimagad, and widely.
years,
ARTILLERY SPORTS.
Yesterday afternoon the Royal Garrison Artillery Sports were opened at Happy Valley, and there on be no doubt that, the guanors and their officers carried the day through with a success that has not been achieved in previous Entries were nagerous, the events were well contested, and what is more, by the energy of Captain Butcher and other members of committee, were kapt. well up to time. There was a mach larger atten- dance than is usual on the opening day, the grandstand, which 404 sturned with dags, being well filed with India while the
line. The results of the various events argue
quoting. Carlyle soon. A message from King. K.C.M.G..formerlyHighCommissioner ropes around the sporting arena were thickly stop (Jamaica), March 7th, said:--
of Northern Nigeria, has been ap much training and perseverance, and the win- pointed to succeed Sir M. Nathanners of these items which omncluded yesterday as Governor of Hongkong.
cadoubtedly deserved their Wine, Mary Sir Matthew has been appointede running times
"pate" of the weight wera excellent, were good, while from Governor of Nata),
id the results of the tug-of-war rents, this Sir Henry McCallum, the present Rooms to be a sport in which the gunner is Governor of Natal, succeeds second to none. Yesterday's results and heate Henry Blake in the Governorship of
were as under Ceylon.
ecsttored office
The recommendatios was
approved generally by Lord Elgin in a recent dispatch, but the Governor, in the speech referred to, reviewed the project, and remarked that an ideal scheme of consolidation would involve placing the penitentiary, lunatic saylum, bospital, and railway terminus andse the s roof as the supreme court and administrative departments. The aberration is regarded sa
boking the seriousness which the present un- happy condition of the solony demands. There in a seriousnees that in scand, and à seriousness
HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
AND AGENCY CO., LD.
than Hongkong. It has 770 miles of the principal asset of Nigeria. Well, as Government railway open, and there is a long as be is not interfered with by great deal under construction. There is politicians at home, I believe it is perfectly legislative council as well as a parliament, true he is the best asset Nigeria possesses; the former consisting of thirteen members and the fact that he has the right to draw, nominated by the Governor. The Legis- as he undoubtedly does on the lofty ideitian, lative Assembly line 43 members, elected by the untiring industry and the sound 18,944 olectors with property quatiñcation, comm seuse of Lady LUGAED does The seat of the Governor will be at not diminish the value of that asset." Pietermaritzburg, about 54 miles inlaud. In coming to Hongkong Sir FREDERICK | that is merely stupidity. This city has a corporation and a Mayor, Tamard succeeds a Governor whom the Polities at the time of Sir MATTHEW whole community regards as the ideat man Nathan's advout will be found quiet, and for the post. There exista among all sec. trade dull.
tions of the community nothing but the, frankest aquiration for his conspicuous abili ties as an administrator and his attractive
ways, a strong man. Brigadier-General Sir PICK LUGARD, when his period of tenure FREDERICK DEALTRY LUGARD, K.C.MO,expires, is able to have the Coly with the C.B., D.S.O., to give him his full title, is
same measure of goodwill that Sir Maruz NATHAN has won, the community and Sir just 49 years of age. He was educated at
FREDERICH and Lady LugAND alike will Rossail and Sandhurst and obtained bis
have abundant reasou to feel astisfied. They first commission in May 1879 in the 9th can at any rate "be assured of a most cordial Fool. He was promoted Captain in August welcome. 1885; Major in August 1896 and temp. Colonel in 1898, when he went to India, He saw active service in Afghanistan 1879 1880 for which he has a medal. He was in
At
Sir MATTHEW Nathan's accessor BOTTLED BY THE CELEBRATED Hongkong, on whom interest will now be
FIRM
ROBERT PORTER & CO. LD.
SOLE AGENTS:
Sir
This telegram was published in our 9.45 à m extra yesterday.]
FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, April 11th. There is
a famine in Russia. Twenty millions of people are destitute.
TARIFF REFORM.
LONDON, April 11th, The London Chamber of Commerce
Long Jump: Gunner Canter, 189 fast 1 inch, 1; Sergeant Bayliss, 18 feet, 2; Gunner Leader, 17 feet 10 inches, 3,
Throwing cricket Ball: Gr.. Koight, 79 yards, 1; Gr Thomas, 76 yards 2; Br Kerrick, 74 yards, 3.
Hurdle Race, 3 feet hurdles, 120 yards, lo Hights: first heat; Sergeant Baylin, Gr. dast and Or. Leader. Second, heat; Grs. Cauter, Williams and Collins. Third hat Thomas. W. Brown and Scot:
Half-mile (open to members of EGA); Grs Baker' 83 Co., 1; Andrews, 87th Co., 2; Hurvey: 87th Co., 3.
entred, is believed to be worthy in all qualities as a gentleman; and if Sir Fexo-morning. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson presided has declared by 1,097 votes against the 83rd Co. the Middlesex team, Tan the
A. S. WATSON & CO., the Soudan Campaign of 1885, was men-
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
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of the Berlin rescues, attended a special matiné, -Captains Sperling and Jansen, the boros
in aid of the widows and orphans of the craw at the Palace Theatre. They got a tremendous
Tha matinée realised £500.
LAILBAR
An extraordinary general,meeting of share holders in this Company, was held at the Company's office, Victoria Buildings, yesterday
and there were also present: Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. A. J. Raymond, H. P. Whilo, A. Haupt (directors), A. Shelton Hooper (secretary), H. Percy Smith, W. A. Cruickshack, F. Ellis, F. M. Graco, J. Orange, H» Taag, H» Kom-tong,
Chang-shai and Ha Fook.
meeting and the resolations it was desired to The SECRETARY real the notice calling the
confirm.
Mr. SMITH proposed the adoption of the irst resolution as read hy the Secretary.
Mr. ELLIS seconded and shareholders agreed It was propoand by Mr. Ho Foox second by Mr. Ho Kou-TONG and agreed that the resolu- tion making changes in the Company's articles
take effect from an including May 1st,
The CHAIBRA- am very much obliged, gentismen, for your attendance.
tionel in despatches and received a medal reception and were presented with gold medals. of association sa read, should come into fores and with two clasps and the bronze atar. The Burmah Coupalgo (1886-1887) follow- ed the Soudan Campaign, and it was in this campaign that Captain Lyoven (as he then was) won his D. S. O. He was thrice men - tioned in dispatches, and receivel a medal with two clasps. In February, 1888, he went to Africa again, this time to command an expedition against alare traders on Lake
The Nichi Nichi says that the Yokohams Municipality is reported to have decided to refund houre tax to the Chinesa payers tesides other foreigners. Thus the question is entirely settled, excepting the payment to thoas who are absent from Japan. The total amount. to be repaid is Y. 100,000.
HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION
COMPANY, LD.
472 in favour of Tariff Reform.
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THE THAW TRIAL.
LONDON, April 11th.
Tug-of-war. Ten men asile, limited to 110 stone. Open to tasins drawn completely from a Co. RG.A., Europeau Co. or any ship. The 87th Co. beat the Royal Engineers and
3rd beat the 83tb. and are thus in the faal to-day with the 87th Co. which team drew
bye in the 83000d round. One mile flat race Lee. Corp. G10, 1, Pt. Clegg, 2; Pte. Dallow, 3.
Suck Race Sgt. Trampoler Walker, 1;.
Gr. W. Brown, 2; Gr. Canter, 3.
Putting the weight: Rr. Kerrick, 88th Co.,
88th Co., 3.
The jury in the Thaw trial reported midnight that mine were for acquittal and three for manslaughter.1. Pleck, 83rd Co. 2: Gr. Mellwain,
The winners put A decision is expected, to-morrow iuchus. In this event for the Sergeants" forenoon.
(REUTKE'S SERVICE.] GREAT BRITAIN AND SPAIN.
LONDON, April 9th. King Alfonso at a banquet ou board the Spanish battleship Numancia in toasting affectionately to his visits to Great Britani, the King and Queen of England, referred
and said that Anglo-Spanish friendship was based on a solidarity of interests besides the lies of kinship of two houses. His Majesty
Nyiesa, and was very severely wound ed. Company the Chairman said that though ie Laud Reclamation Co., Limited, was bold at the was bound to promote King Edward's
At a meeting of the London General Omnibus the last six months the busses had carried 600,000 more persons than in the second half of 1905 the traffic receipts were £13,500 less
Yesterday morning an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong
Company's office, Victoria Buildings, Mr. W. J. Gresson, was in the chair; others Hon.
present being Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. A. J.
haraony and he saluteil the British fleet as generous task of strengthening internationa}
a mighty instrument to carry out His
4
was 30 ft.
Shieht the results wore 88th Co., Sergants Mess: Sgt. Grundy, 26 ft. 3 inches, 1; Sgt. James, 24 Ft. 10 inches, 2; Sgt. Major Owen, 24 ft. 6 in ctes, 3-Total 75 ft. 7 inches,
Staff Team; Byte. Morgan. 28 ft., 1; Adams, 25ft. 6 inches 2; Torr, 21 ft. 31 inches, 3.Total 77 ft. 9 inches.
87th Co: Sgts, Fielder, 27 ft 7 in. Taylor, 24 r. If inches, 1: Cox, 2 ft. 12 inches, Z: Fieldor, 27.--Tutal, 77 ft. 4 inch.
Quarter mile si raca; Gr. Baker, 83rd Co, 1: Gr. Thomas, 88th Co., ; Sorgeant Baylis, 3-Time--55-2,5 seconda.
Inter Company Tug-of-war This event was between the 87th and 8th Companies, and after a pull of3ain, 6 sacs, the batter waa. Veterans' Race: Br. Jones, 87th (b. 1: Gr Brown, 83rd Co., ; Gr. Sheppard, 87th Co., 3. Natire team rave: Teams entered in this from the frst, third and fifth Compaties of the
taken by the Indiane to ever the mile wan third Co, No. 5 being second. The tim
Hundrat ya
and expenses £2,002. It was confessed thai Raymond (direotora). M. §. Northcote (moretary) Majesty's intentions, and for the furtherance H.K.SBR.GA. Tue race was won by the
the business is not a financial success.
Mesara. Shewan Tomes & Co., agents for the Yangisas asurance Association.Ltd., tave's telegram from the Head Ofe to the effect that the Directors will recommend at the
C. H. Rosa, F. M. Graca, J. Orauge, IL, Pe rey Smith, A. Shelton Hoenper, C. P. Chater, Aof the principles of progress King Edward Haupt, Ho Kom-tang, He Thug, Ho Fook and replied by reciprocating the desire that the Lo Chenng.shui.
tios between Spain and Great Britain may General Meeting a Dividend at the rate of 20he meeting and the resolution to be confirmed, absence of the Queen of Spain. rejoiced at The SECRETARY read, the notion conveaning be drawn closer, and while regretting the The resolution to altering the Articles of the reason for her detention at the capital. Association of the Company, end, was confirmed on the motion of Mr. Surra, seconded by Mr. ORANGE,
per oest, for, the past year and the placing of $50,000 to the reserve fund.
Mr. Lo CHEUNG SHUI moved that the
On bie recovery he was employed by the British East African Co. to command the exploration of Sabakhi, and he was administrator of Ugan-la from 1880 to 1802. Two years later he was appointed by the Royal Niger Couping to command an expedition to Bargu to negotiate British treaties. On this expetition he was hit arrow and returned in April by au cards. Lisbon, Shanglii and Japan papers ploe1895. In February 1896 he led another (749 expedition across Kalahara for the British Charterland Company. On his return be Mr. J. M. A. da Silva, and family desire to received the appointment of His Majesty's return their heartfelt thanks to their friends for High Commissioner of the Hinterland of thewany hutiful wreathe and kindly expressionS of sympathy in their recent borenvement. 1750 Nigeria and Logos and Conimandant of the ECNGRONG OFFICE: 10A, DRE VEUX ROAD CI. West African Frontier Force, which he LONDON OFFICE: 131. FLEST TEART. F.Craised. On January 1st, 1990, on the crea
the secret of acting, is his judgment? Ho Th>Custзxis→[au maob obliged to you, tion of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria once answered the question. It is to be able to gentlemen, for your attendance. Colonel LuOARD was appointed High Com-stand still. "Read Shakespeare and stand missioner with rank as Brigadier-General | still." That is the advice of that veteran Sir FREDERICH "resigned, this post in player to all young actors. September last year. The explanation given in the papers was that Sir FREDERICK had reeled the perio 1 of tenure of a Colonial
The Daily Press.
HONKONG, APRIL 12, 1907.
So Ser MATHEW NATHAN goes to the guber natocial chair at Natal, and the spculatora
THE THAW CASE.
solution making changes in the Company's articles should come into force and take effect addresses to the jury begun.
LONDON, April 9th. The Thaw case has closed, and the from and including May 26t
causing much anxiety, made his first ap Mr. Lionel Brough, whose condition is pearance on the stage more than fifty years ago, and since then be has played in every theatre in Iondon as well as in the provinces and in America, and with nearly every player Mr. Ho Fook seconded and the motion was of nota in the last two generations. What is carried
It is
TO-MORROW'S CONCERT.
THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADA
LONDON, April 9th. It is officially stated in Washington that
Baker, 1; Harvey, 2; W. Brown, 3 Second Hundred yards Ast race. First beat: Grs.
junior non-coms in the first host, whils best Grs. Caatdor, 1; finat, 2: Thomas, 3.
Back Fight: The 57th Co. defeated the
the 88th Co. succumbed to the 3el in the second.
The sports will conclude to-day.
SHANGHAI SERVANTS.
A FOREIGN WOMAN STARBED. What might hav-o-eaded-in-another terrible marder occurrud right in the heart of the Hong- kew District between the hours of 3 and 4 a. on April 4th. About the time mentioned, Mrs. Perceboie, who resides at No. 4 West End Lane, was aroused by bearing footsteps in her room, she immediately called out to see why it was and she received a reply from the intruder,
it Missesa waachee
tea
a treaty has been drafted appointing a joint ko asited and then saw that a native
She struck B
armed with a large carving knife was stand- ing in the middle of the room. She saw by the dim light that the mac was an old discharged servant, who had been taken to the Mixed acres med for help and the raffin jumped for her Court in 1915 for larceny. Mrs. Percebois
.commission to consider all complex ques given at St. Andrew's Hall to-morrow night
The full programme of the Concert to be tions between Canada and America con." in aid of the Y.M.C.&. Library. Fund is as
cerning water boundaries and the fisheries. follows:-
Later intelligence states that Mr. Bryce
the report of a treaty is premature. discussing Canadian-American afairs but miscreant, bearing help coming in response to inflicting some painfal bat not fatal wounds. The
smal rumour-mongers, who were almost on Governorship in Northern Nigeria, which 18 nearly Kfty years since he took part in found. ¡ Part Bong "The Soży of the Peppies,".../Sir Edward. Grey und Mr. Root have been and elas bed her about the neck, breast and arms,
Bongs (s). Life's Garden," Ellen Cowdell Elizabeth Stirling The ALEXANDRA QUARTETTY. (1)Four-leaf Clover," Charles Willeby
Mr. Gro. P. LAMMERT,
He
Song.
Weekly, is out of sight the most wonderful Goldwin Smith, in the opinion of the British journalist of his day. He was born in 1823, and is now eighty-four years of age. the point of making him Secretary of State limited to six years, and he did not wish to ing the Saturday Becies, to which he was the for War, are effectually silenced. As we prolong his service there. The post had been most brilliant. atributor. After all these years have not to say good-bye" just yet, it may no sigure, for after the occupation of his pen it still busy, and his style is as trench- not be is bad taste to ventilate our little Kano and Sokoto in February aud Marchant, brilliant, and easy as it ever was. Jocul grievancs, and to express regret that 1903, steps were taken for the estab- does not seem to care where he writes or it should have been thought deccesary to lishment of administrative control over whether he gets an audience or not. For mystery of the matter. Why his the whole of the Protectorate which has years be was satisfied to publish his thoughts Hongkong friends and admirers should have an area of about 256,400 square miles and quarterly, the whole of which he wrote bimself.
in magazine, first monthly, and had to wait for the information until our je population estimated at about 9,000,000. Now he ontributes weekly to a paper called Loudon correspondent could ascertain the The centre of administration is Zungeru,the Weekly Sun, publiated at Toronto. facts and telegraph them, it is unt easy to near the Kaduna River, a tributary of the It has been ainusing to vote the Niger, and the Protectorate le divided for wonderful variety of appointments given to administrative purposes into 17 provinces. Sir MATTHEW NATHAN by the gossips, and From the foregoing sketch of his carcer we fear some of them will be disappointed it will be seeu that the new Governor's
moke a
Bee.
to Bud he remains a mere governor, and goes life, as he himself has said, has been one to an office worth ore thousand pounds more full of action than of leisure," and starling less por anuter. At Hongkong, this is vividly realised by a perusal of his - according to the Year Book, the Governor's extremely interesting work on The Kiss salary in 1996 was 26,000, and at Fatal 2 of our East African Empire"-is first and So he pays a cool thousand only literary effort, we believe. It is a work a year for his enhanced prestige. While of over 1,200 pages, issued in two volumes.
was £5,000.
*
then
"La Serenata.".... Mrs. BELILIOS.
Braga
H. M. S. "TRAFALGAE."
Songs (a) Earl Bristol's Farewell, C. A. Fidgey (Ti-lin obligate by Bir JOEL.)
LosDos, April 9th. The stranding of the Trafalgar was due Recitation to Music After the Ball," (Nors stood.
(b)** go where my love," C. A. Lidger to a signal from the bridge being misunder
Horry) Stanley Howley Reciter, Mix BLAIR.
Song.
ed line, falls in for purchase by the Government Pianoforte
The Madras Railway, a 5 per cent. guarante- of India this year. The period during which Botics of purchase may be given is the six Song wonths between 1st April and 30th September,
Violin Solos
Sotig
Ror. M. JONGHIDAN, R.N
At the Pinn, Miss CLARKE.
**Caribe.
(hy
Beza. Is Wilson request).
Mrs. NEWBORN.
Solo. Prélude, ... S. Each marinoff
Mr. M. LONGRIDGE.
"Jewel Song," (Faust)
Mrs. BELILIOA.
((a) Serenade
...... Gounod
(b) Berciuse Staro" Neruda Herbort
Mr. J F. F. JoKL.
"The Red Seart."... Theo. Boahour
Mr. H. J. Rem
Mr. GED. P. LART
WEATHER REPORT,
The Hongkong Obserratory yesterday issued the following report
On the 11th at 11.40 am➡The depression is moving into the Pacide to the F. of Japan.
The baromatar has risen in W. Japan, and
the fall over China continues.
A new depression seems to be approaching N. China from the Westward, Pressure is highest over the Eastern Bes.
Gradients continue slight in the South, and light to moderate E. and S.E. winds may be
the screams for help, bolted out of a window and made good ble escape. Help was at once rendered to the unfortunste lady and the police were hurriedly called in. The wonads which were deep and painfal wore sttended to by Dr. The wounded lady auffved a severe shock from Jackson who being summoned sewed them up. the dastardly attack, but is now rosting seily suc is out of immediate danger. The miscreant has not yet been captured, bat as he is well known to the police, it is only a question of a short time before he is arrested and he will get Lis deserts.
window and made his way to the dinning room The man gained an entranoo though a rear where be procurad the carving knife with which he committed the crime, and then made bia clearly one of revenge. way upstairs. The motive of the attack wan
Looking at love with the eyes of ogo and experience, what is it, after all? A mere fish in the pan. This divine rage, this instigator of cut throats and drowsings and sharcoal fires tboso
and the Secretary of State has the whole matter mean ranckut-value of the shares during the three now under consideration. The price will be the years preceeding the 1st April 1907, sad this Songe (6) «Twn Eyes of works out to between twelve and thirteen millions sterling. The purchase money my. Part Song
(b) "Say not Furunoes Channel, and dosen't afset one out a
Daisy McGooh
cash or by an annuity payable during the re at the option of Government, be paid either in mainder of the term of contract, namely D years. The Madras Railway is the last of the
ou the salary topic, it may be noted that and is recoguised by all students of African the coming Governor, Sir FREDERICE questions not only as a work of, absorbing old railways guaranteed on a sterling basis. D. LEGARD had 23,000 ae Commissioner interest but of real historical value.
The Southern Mahratts, a State line worked of Northern Nigeria. Col. Sir HENRY E
Lady LUGARD also has claims to author-by a company, comes to the end of its surrent MCCALLUM, who is making way for ship.
Her publications are given
enatraot on the 30th Jane part. It rests with "Castle Blair," 1878; "Hector: a story contract shall be renewed or not. NATUAN, will receive
the Secretary of State to determine whether the
Sir MATTHEW
ay
Take Care," Mrs. M. Hartipolo.new
The ALEXANDRA QUARTETTK
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
1
part of the China Sea.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 0.09 inches.
The forcesat for the 24 hours ending at noon to-morrow is as follows:-
The M.M. Co's str. Balasie, with the next
Hongkong & Neighbourhood inst. 112th at noon, for this port French mail, will leave Saigon on Friday, the Formosa Channel..
South coast of China between The E, A. str. Sibirien, left Kobe on the 9th iust., for Shanghai and may be exported here South coast of Chias between Hongkong and Lamooka on or about the 20th fast.
Hongkong and Hainan
E. to SE winds, light or moderate; fair.
Same No... Same as No. 1.
Samoss No. 1.
persons who have neither part nor lot in property. Jacks and Jills condemn'd to mono- touons labour for the greatest part of their lives. I see sometimes as many se hity pairs ia a sight, evidently not overwholm'd by their passion. They kiss and bar and meet and part like the components of acrae huge dance. Rarely one of them kille him or herself in a futile endeavour to spoil the game: and such disturbars are quickly forgotten. Erring Helens find their end in domestic paaga; gay Lotharios are trapt at last by an ertfalagirl; they retiró from. the dance, and a new generation arises who will cut the same figures in nearly the same way.