... THlE KERMESSE AT NICE-SELLING FLOWERS FOR TIHE POOR ALTHO1UGH Nice, with the whole of the Riviera and most Roman Catholic countries, dedicates the ten days which precede Lent to the honouring of King Carnival and his frivolous train, it must not be supposed that in so doing the exercise of charity is altogether forgotten in selfish excitement Every year, as the season comes round, many of the ...

... THE COUNTESS OF DUDLEY Married Sept. 14th, 1891 A WVATER-BICYCLE \'ERV nearly twenty years ago a fearful and wonderful machine was to be seen upon the Backs at Cambridge. It was called a water-bicycle, and consisted of two canoes fastened together with I lanks, supporting two high perches upon which the venturesome men who navigated this strange craft were balance]. At the sides were huge ...

... I THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL THE death of Mr. H. M. Walters may have, indirectly, very far- reaching effects. It has caused his brothers to withdraw from the game, and without them amateurs seem to be utterly out-classed by professionals. Deprived of their assistance, the Old Carthusians have become quite a second-rate team, and even the Corinthians- the pick of all the amateur clubs in the ...

... I 1 A THE TURF LAST week's racing at Newmarket was very extraordinary, but At the same time interesting. All the favourites were well beaten iil the Cesarew:tch, in which the Duke of Beaufort's Ragimunde came in first, Penelope second, and Lily of Lumley third, all of them out- siders. The only explanation is the bad state of the course, and the weather generally; but this is not a sound ...

... S. f'-O'E IQ N -- . - THE CAPTURE OF TOKAR THE Egyptian victory over Osman Digna is an important success from more than one point of view. Besides breaking the Dervish leader's power over a fertile region, which may now hope for peace and prosperity, the conflict at Tokar proved plainly that the undisciplined Egyptian Army has become a steady reliable fighting force, thanks to British training ...

... 7?9 -7 ; 'q i ?? I C?N ? I - ?? . kl? , , , . ?, I I- ? -- Llk?,z I , ANGLOOGERIMAN FRIENDSHIP the Continent, the German Emperor's visit to -. airlzcs the main topic of political interest, long after i. 1 i left our shores. Every country is discussing the -,*e that visit from its specially interested point of no: ity coming to the conclusion that peace and good- cre-. :il in Europe for the ...

... . ?? I ?im OF & FREE EDUCATION.-Few people supposed that the Government would have courage to carry out its intentions with regard to free education. In a party sense it is likely to be well rewarded for its decision. There are, indeed, some Conservatives who do not conceal their dislike of the scheme; and it is possible that, as the Session goes on, we may see the formation of a small Tory ...

... A RUDE A W1A'KENIVG. AV IN'CIDENI' OF SOU, H A FR ICAN TRA ETL I FIRST made the acquaintance of Cigar at Linekaui, Mlorlo's Station, close to Mafakin. Contrary to the advice of that kindest and most hospitable of missionaries, the Eev. J. Jansen, I engaged him as my after-rider. ?? good looks Nature does not favour Hiottentots, and she had done less for Cigar than she had for many of his race. ...

... HO1ME rOLITtCAL LORD SALISBURY addressed on Tuesday a great meeting at Bir- mingharn, held in connection with the conference in that city of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associa- tions. the Premier spoke with his usual ability and with great animation, vigour, and point. There is one statement in his speech which is specially noticeable; it related to the agricultural ...

... TI N A MINSTER. , tICTION SCENE AT W-ESTINTE A PUAILIC-HOUBE PULLED DOWN. Aburaham Steer, building contraetor, of 33, Victoria-street, Westeneter Samisuel Sims, his fore- sllu s aind Hsnry Fraser, of 54, Ilunsboldt-road, Hans- enereulitl, were ccha ged yesterdav, at th e Weleulist ster --Police-court, use ?? biefrs rMr. de *luizeus, nuder the Statutes of Rtiehared If. aned Heisry VI., with a ...

... UINES. Val Sxrrrann -yNn . m-v FOREIGN SREA S. i Almada . 2/3 2/9 GympieGr. East 6/9 7/3 pip Australian Broken Lisbon-BeCl, 4/3 4,T H ill.. 16,'8 17/6 Mason'and Barry . 63 734 Balkis ?? ?? 219 3/3 Montana ?? 1510 16!0 I Bonnie Dundee ?? 4/0 4/6 Mysore Wynaad 3i3 9 dec Brit. Broken HlM.. 2% 2 3 Mysore WVest .: 3iO 4,0 ii Burma Ruby .. 3 ipm Mysore ?? 6 5{ft California Gold ?? 560 6/6 Ditto ...

... R DMiles Pas- Mer- Total Total RLWAYS. Open. sengers.chandise. 1301. 1890. 1 Two weeks ending Feb. 4. £ £ £ £ Limo .. . - - - 3,305 2,915 Week ending March 7. Bom., Bar., & 0. India 461 8,891 22,551 31,442 27,628 Rajputana-Malwa..1872 11,183 38,685 49,866 33,549 i B. Ayres and Rosario 344 - - 10,672 13,390 Week ending March 8. B. Ares & Ensenada 68 - - 2,278 5,150 B. Ayres Gt.Southern 840 - - ...