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THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Rileys Billiard Tables For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. There isn't a more suitable present for Xmas than a Riley Billiard Table. It provides a rich fund of amusement all the year round for every member of the family—young and old, ladies and gentlemen. No matter what size your room, ihere is a Riley Table to fit it. Riley's Miniature Billiard Tables. Superior Billiard Table in Solid Mahogany, French Polished, Best Slate Bed, Adjustable Feet, Rubber Shod, Low Frost-proof Rubber Cushions, Two Cues, Marking Board, Rest, Ivory or Cryslalate Balls, etc., etc. Cash Price. Size 4ft. 4in. liy 2ft. 4m. ... £3 7 6 | Or in 13 Monthly f 5/6 >it. 4111. ,, aft. loin. ... 4 7 6 | Payments a* here I 7/0 ,. 6ft. 4in. .. 3ft. 4in. ... 5 5 0 / shown, beingunly r 8 6 7ft. 4*111. ;tt. ioin. ... 7 5 o I 5 per cent, on I 11/6 \\ 16/0 ah. 411 Cadi Pi Riley's Standard Tables. The ' Viceroy' Table. Price 68 Gns. Warranted for 10 years. fylcy's Billiard 'Cables are noted for their perfect accuracy and their high standard of workmanship, and Jn •MTV way they are as perfect and \" reliable aTtC isT poiiibT&^b~m'al(e~ Billiard Tables. Riley's Combine Billiard and Dining Tables. From £13 10s. to £32, according to size. List on application E.J. RILEY, Ld., FRFF On receipt of pottcard full de ri\\U£j tailed illustrated Catalogue

34 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. In PASTE and LIQJJ1D. All the world over the 44 GlobeM is the brightest shine. trouble \"Globe\" saves 5? * —no hard rubbind; and i most economical — so lhtle is needed. Try it! IN LIQUID. 2d 6d and I/- unique iprinkUr-fop can* Craters and Slartrsetfrywhtrt. RAIMES & CO. WtT.T Bow. London, E. Hn paste. Id id 4d and Urji tin*. St iini REXINE Messrs. Hammersley, Kennedy & Co., Ltd., London, W.C, the estate agents for the Strand Imperial Hotel, London, write: \"The REXINE used for the upholstering of furniture at the above hotel gave the greatest possible satisfaction. Numbers of hotel keepers have expressed their approval of this speciality.\" Not requests, but sheer force of merit of K K \\ IN K br i ngs such tcstinv mials. IYi>ple who know Rcxine artually prefer it to leather—prefer it for its wearing qualities. // is iwfitrriotts to stains or tcrntchtt and it costs hut one- fourth the price of leather. Furniture dealers can tell you more nhmit it, or you *h >tihl write for samples from The British Leather Cloth Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Hyd«», nr. Manchester.

TEE STRAND MAGAZINE. WHOOPING COUGH CROUP ASTHMA COUGHS BRONCHITIS CATARRH COLDS The internal administration of drugs for the treatment of diseases of the air-passages is not to be recommended —the action is too uncertain. The rational method is to introduce the remedy in the form vapour direct into the affected parts. Vapo-Cresolene is a simple, safe, and effective treatment for bronchial troubles, avoiding drugs. Vaporised Cresolene slops the paroxysms of Whooping Cough and relieves croup at oner. It is a boon to sufferers from Asthma. The air, rendered strongly antiseptic, inspired with every breath, makes breathing easy ; soothes the sore throat and stops the cough, assuring restful nights. It is invaluable to mothers with young children. Send Postcard for Descriptive Booklet. FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Try Crtsolene JlnHicptic TT/rroW 'Cablets for the irritated throat. They are limplr. effective, and antiseptic. Of your chemiit or direct. po*t free. °d. per box. Selling Agents: ALLEN & HANBURY Ltd.. Lombard Street. London. E.C. ^

56 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. The ROYAL TYPEWRITERS No. 1. New No. 5 £15 15s. to £20. Visible Writing, Permanent Alignment, Bi-Chrome Ribbon Movement, Back Spacer, Built-in Tabulator. You may pay more, but you cannot buy more I Send for Hoycl Literature to ROYAL TYPEWRITER CO., 75a, QUEEN VICTORIA STREET. Telephone No. 4785 London Will

THE STRAND MAGAZINE 1 Ch airman. And he who does not smoke it knows not the pleasure of him who does. 'Tis fragrant and comforting, and cool to the tongue ; pleasant in flavour and always satisfactory. It lightens the burden and cheers the way. In its smoking excellence and fineness of quality there is no other like it. Boardman's is the same tobacco milder, and jrder tlie same, but fuller flavouied. R. J. LEA. LTD.. MANCHESTER. 1>

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THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 4 It's on cold, dark, winter mornings that you most appreciate a CLEMAK! However numb your fingers or bad the light, you know you cannot cul yourself, and inat the keenly tempered blade will afford you a thorough, easy shave in quick time. The CLEMAK Safely Razor with 7 blades, in case, costs 5 Put the CLEMAK side by side with the safety razor offered at a guinea. You will then see it is the equal of the other razor — and costs you 16/- less. Then why pay a guinea ? . . . Note how carefully the CLEMAK is made-the perfection of every detail—its beautiful finish. Look at the blade—feel its keen cutting edge—no other blade could ■have your beard more easily than that. CLEMAK Blades are made to last—you do not throw them away when dulled—a few strokes on the strop and the edge is keen again. The CLEMAK Stropping Machine (price 3/6. in- cluding good leather strop) compels you to strop at the correct angle and pressure, and « keen blade for every shav The CLEMAK Safety Razor with 7 blades in case, and the CLEMAK Stropping Machine with leather strop, form a perfect Shaving Outfit at 8/6 complete. Combination Case, 12 Blades, Stropping Machine and Strop, 10/6 post free. ' Made at well at any Guinea Razor.\" Reliable and trustworthy, the CLEMAK will prove a friend for life. OF ALL CUTLERS CLEMAK RAZOR C 17 BILLITER ST. E C I

42 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. THE FOOD MAKES THE MAN By EUGEN SANDOW Amongst those \"household proverbs \" which axe generally regarded as representing the essence of worldly wisdom there are a few in need of revision. In particular, I would suggest a revision of that time - honoured saving \" Clothes make the Man.\" To bring it up to date it should read \" Food makes the Man.\" That is more than worldly wisdom ; it is scientific truth. Food \" makes the man \"—and the woman—to an extent that would probably astonish the non-scientific reader. Food is responsible for far more than the mere satisfying of hunger. Your food has such an influence upon your bodily health, your men- tal capacity, your power of attainment, and even your disposition that it may almost be said that your happiness and success in life depend upon what you put in your mouth. This is the principal reason why I have devoted myself to the subject of food- betterment, and to the production of my new \" drink-diet,\" which is now well-known under the name of \" Health and Strength Cocoa.\" FOOD AND HEALTH Many people have written expressing sur- prise that I should interest myself in such a subject. Apparently it never occurred to these good people that on the contrary it was quite a natural result of my life-long expe- rience as a Health and Physical Culture adviser. Such, however, is the case. Thousands of men and women—of all classes and of all ages—who consult me on health matters at my Institute suffer from troubles which are principally due to im- proper nutrition ; or, more correctly, in- sufficient nourishment. I remember stating this plainly to a wealthy gentleman. I shall not forget his look of surprise. He said that the reputation of his table was irreproachable. Although that may have been so, never- theless his nervous system—he was suffer- ing from nervous breakdown—was actually 3> starved for want of appro- priate nourishment, and of course an elaborate epicurean repast counted for little if the quality of the food was not of the kind which his system required. FOODS THAT ARE NEEDED Some of the most highly- esteemed articles of diet are verv deficient in tissue-forming elements : they are rich in heat- producers, and they appease the hunger of the stomach, but they fail to satisfy the craving ot the system

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 43 narrow, sloping forehead is sufficient to enable readers to realise that the Esquimaux is a very low and imperfectly developed type of humanity ; deficient in mentality, with the very crudest ideas of morality ; devoid of imagination and idealism. From this it is clear that fat is a very inferior order of nutriment. Next study the Negro type. Negro races feed largely upon farinaceous (starchy) foods. These are also very inferior tissue- builders, and again the result is a degraded type with a mere rudimentary brain. Food proves its power to \" make the man\" physically also. Darwin, in his great work, \" The Descent of Man,\" says that it is impossible to resist coming to the conclusion that the character of the Food consumed has a very important effect upon the stature of human beings. This opinion is confirmed by every experi- ment and discovery of modern dietetic experts, who hold it as an unquestioned truth that \" Food makes the Man,\" physically, mentally, morally, and socially. I have alluded to these facts in order to show that there is the closest possible connection between Food and Physical and Mental development, and also to make it quite clear why f decided to produce a new food- beveragc. Readers will now sec that my lengthy experience of the results of improper feeding practically compelled me to un- dertake the production of a food more in accordance with the needs of the human system. I chose Cocoa for my pur- pose because I personally found it a valuable help in developing and sustaining my own body, drawback was the comparative bility of ordinary cocoa, which to the high percentage of fat. IDEAL DEVELOPMENT Physical and Mental perfec- tion can only be ofttained bti adopting a mixed dirt rich in tissue-building albuminoids. The only indigesti- was due Moreover, Cocoa presents much more nutriment in a much more digestible and palatable form than ordinary (semi-developed) Cocoas, because the special processes to which it is subjected extract the excess of insoluble fat, thereby increasing the percentage of nutriment, rendering it more digestible, and developing a most exquisite and appe- tising flavour and aroma. The goodness of the cocoa bean is brought to perfection, and at the same time the various drawbacks are removed.

44 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. SELF ADJUSTING itafle of meats Is that they always present the Appearance of Ordinary Walking Skirts. Made with our Seir-adjustlng \"Mai- turnus\" Band, and REUUIKK NO ALTERATION WHATEVER. TAILOR MADB to Meature. Black, Navy, Brown, Wine, Green, and Royal Vicuna Clotb, Light and Dark Tweeds, also In finest quality All Wool Serfies. Habit Cloths, Tweeds, Ac. Our Latest Catalogue of other designs In Maternity Skirts, with patterns, post free. When ordering, state length, back and front, waist and hip measurements of your ordinary skirt, also present meaiurementn. Send for Illustrated Catalogue—Everything for Baby. Enquiries to the Manageress. WOOD BROS . 14. North Para.le. Dross Experts. MANCHESTER. THE Ideal Christmas Present. A Handsome Extending Bookcase. All Prices, according to number and size of sections Always the Right Size for any Number of Books. Send for fully descriptive Brochure (you are sure to want it sooner or Inter) to— THE BRITISH SECTIONAL BOOKCA8E CO. (Dept. 5), Conlan Street, London, W. QUALITY ! Whatever the price may u>. in a Beacon Oilskin you get tin- l\"-t Talue for your nut l;iy ; be sure that if your ffcMtht-ntll is Id be reliable it must \\>e a Beacon Coat. BEACON OILSKINS never fail you. Their <«reful manufacture eimurta* thi* and tnakert your satisfaction well nigh certain—if not we return ycur money. There is a Ileai'on Ofl- c«at to unit every [KH-ket. Men's fn-ni 8 6. 1-uilien' from 17 6 TheCoNHAi-ojiT Coat, in Pure Silk OiNkiti. weigbe but 17oi, mid is m ule in Murk and many colo-irs, I»riee4a,- Send for Partem* and Booklet There i a Coal in the Beacon Booklet -to ple*w yon Write to-dav be/ore vuii forget. J. BARBOUR & SONS, Dept. E, South Shields. Bronchitis, Hay Fever, Wbooping Coagh. Tr\\ the most efficient rt-medy for ALL of the respiratory organs. ZEM ATONE POWDERS and CIOAK HTTKS. Hukdwrks ni MMUCAL Testimonials. Writ.' f..r FREE SAMPLES and list of Depot* to ZEMATONE CO., ,:i (Jmwi - < number*. Kwuf Street, Nottingham. Sold by Root*, and f'liemiiU ami Stores everywhere. 1 6 and Zfi. f/l POULT ON & NOEL'S

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 45 PARKERS WATERPROOFS KEEP OUT TUB WET MADE IN JO DIFFERENT SHAPES AND IN ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS 10 6, 11/6, 12 6, 13 6, 15'-, 17 6, 21 - to 50 - FIT GUARANTEED. ALL OUR GARMENTS *<t WARRANTED WATERPROOF WRITE FOR PATTERNS AND ILLUSTRATIONS of »K«p».. and My \"heihtr Lad,.,'or Cm*' PtUHKi .,- fequirrd-ALL SENT POST FREE. PARKER'S (Lancaster) LTD., Oept.S.NU LANCASTER OUR CATALOGUE SENT POiT FREE ON APPLICATION Worry Worry kills! There i§ no greater canker nt the root of the physical and mental well-being of every man. woman, and child in thin or anj otlnr o'mitry than worry. Everyone worries. More or leu according to your pajskw well-being, I grant yon. but I defy vnu to deny that nt one time or another, over tome matter or other YOU do net w- rry. It is absolutely impossible to get the l>etit out of ontwlf in woik—hi play—III health or in wealth—with IbSj fearful handicap. Thmk how very much happier, healthier and better in every way you would be without worry. Your friends would not recognise you as the same person In all probability. THERfc'S A CURB, :i quick, safe, and natural cure, evolved by mvself after over 17 years\" class study of this subject. The first step is to write to d»r for my sensational little book, \"DON'T WORRY,\" and learn how, under strict guarantee of success, and for n nominal rout—a matter of shilling* rather thnn pound*—you can AT ONCE throw off care ,ind worry und. thus dismantled, become an entirely different being*. DO IT MOW ithe hook is free) and learn to view cheerfully matters which hitherto have bad quite a threatening aspect Inciden- tally I offer you perfect health—anv ailments you may have would be eradicated during the \"don't worry\" treatment—a great discovery. THOMAS INCH, Physical Culture Expert. Dept. S Houae, Fulham Rd., Fulbam,' Monster h w. 25,000 \"Home Doctors\" to be given away Absolutely Free. Write TO-DAY for your Free Copy of the book as this offer may not be repeated. Sir Hiram Maxim, the world-honoured inventor, of Maxim Gun fame, has authorised his Licensees to give away free, 25,000 copies of the \" Home Doctor,\" a pamphlet dealing fully with the treatment of Asthma. Hay Fever, Nasal Catarrh, Bronchitis, Coughs and Colds. The book is illustrated and contains much useful information. It also gives full particulars of a remarkably successful home treatment. Applications will be taken in strict rotation; the earlier yours reaches us, the better your chance of securing a copy. Send your name and address to-day. Now I A postcard will do to Sir Hiram Maxim's Sole Licensees, Dept. S. 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, E C.

46 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. iron tubs FOR PALMS AND SHRUBS. BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED IN OAK OR TEAK. SUITABLE FOR Drawing Rooms, Vestibules, Balconies, Corridors, Etc. THEY FORM IDEAL PRESENT8. WRITE for ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE TO R. A. LISTER & Co. LIMITED, DURSLEY, GLO& \\ SHORTHAND. The lamous rapidly spreading Si.oan- Dui'Loyan \" New Rapid\" System saves a year's study. 80 word^ per minute in One Month. Used in Parliament daily. Illustrated Handbooks post free. SL0AN-DUPL0YAN SHORTHAND, H0LB0RN HALL, LONDON, W.C. A Perfect Complexion Dr. HARLAN'S BEAUTY-CUP MASSAGE Renders Expensive Beauty Treatments Unnecessary. Not even the most widely advertised' Beauty .Socialists run euual the magical results of this remarkable scientific system of self-applied massage Wrinkles, blackheadl. and blemishes of every des< rip- fcion on the face. arm\", neck, and I -«iy vanish before its Irresistible \\ ersuasi <u and the ■kin Incomes soft, clear, mid us sniooih u- ■atin. Kren ihe woman of 4.*> need no longer dread the penalties of advancing- yeara or neglect, for I»r. Harlan's Beauty and Health Ijiwb enable you to defy time's ravages and rt-taln or regain a com- plexion like that of a young girl. If you have tried, with indifferent results, the treatment or lotions of ' Beauty ExiktU.' the simplicity of the Beauty- Cup Massage, and the rapidity with which it clears the complexion, and fills out the hollows in the Beth, come as a positive revelation. Even ft single frentler ;iplicution i>< eaisthle of results which will ._ iaxe you In runny cases blackheads arc actually banished in one minute, and wrinkles are smoothed away with delightful ease Hollow cheeks, thin anus, necks and hunt* are rounded out and made firm and fair, and \"crow's feet' and all traces of mre and wnrry are iwrfect-Ly obliterated. It acts directly on the circulation, pumps all inipun lies out of the Mood by atmospheric pressure, and so. in the natural way. clean the nkin of all t.|xitr mid blemishes < Irder of jour dealer, • >r Cup »ent in plain wrapi*-r- with r'RF.E li«M>K ' Beauty and Health * Secrets -f I'm. el^s Vain.-- i.. anv addiv\" f.-i a 1 P.O. ibi a 6 M O.I HuiKlmf* of l'nM>licU#l tt*t%momal*. Call or write: P. HARLAN, Neu-Vlta Institute, IS lOfl. Exchange Buildings. South*ark Street. Umdfltl • \" Wa»ttd i tHeyd Twit Murk - 1 .\\>n I tM'/

47 tiji \"Home, Sweet Home\" with the 'STERLING.' The old songs we all love ; * the laicst composition!; the - > classics of ihe Musical World, loo difficult for most of us to play by hand ; all can be enjoyed in your own home through the medium of the 'Sterling.\" This is the one and oniy Player which supplies your deficiencies as an executant while giving your artistic individuality complete and perfect expression. Catalogue 2 free from STERLING PLAYER PIANO tCoppleston A Co., Ltd.. 94, Regent Street, London, W You cannot afford to be without it— because it safeguards from infection Your Household. Stables, Poultry Houses, Kennels, 6c. KEROL is sold under a definite guarantee as to its efficiency ; it is 17 times more powerful than pure Carbolic Acid when tesled against the typhoid organism. Sold in Bottles, Tins, Drums, & Casks. O/ all Chemists and Stores. A 1/- Bottle makes 30 gallons of efficient dis- infect*n! fluid. Send 3 penny stamps for Samples of Kerol, Kcroi Toilet Soap, Kerol Shaving Stick, and Toilet I-ano-Kerol. QUIBELL BROS., Ltd., 117, Castlegate. Newark. | Have you seen the f 4c HONGKONG SHOP IN LONDON KEPT BY CHINESE Good* imported direct. Silk, Curios. Tea Sots, Embroidery. Hi Iver Belt* with Chinefto Character*, Antiques Mandarin Gown* Walking Sticks, Handal Wood Fans, Carved Wood Screens (with Hilk or Brass PaneUl. Ebony TaHes with MarUe Tops. Ivory Ware. etc. Fancy Teapot* from 2/4. Dry Ginger in Tins. Lyehee NuU. New arrival of Pure China Tea at our Stall in Palais St. George's Exhibition, Conduit Street, W. C. S. AHON & CO., 54. Duke St.. Oxford St., W. \"LITTLE FAIRY\" INDESTRUCTIBLE SHOES for CHILDREN Different from any other Shoe. This is an anatomically perfect shoe—dainty in appearance, comfortable, springy, nol and very flexible The soles do not waar out. It is an ideal shoe for a younjr childi; firm enough for ftiipport and delightful to wear. Finest tan or black Glace Kid or White Buckskin. Sold direct by us at the following prices; with one strap, lined with White Kid. Hires 9 to 0, 2 11; 7 to 10, 3/11; 11 to 1, €11. With spring heels, ?d. extra. If any doubt r»

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THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 49 KRUSCHENSALES nyone «ufFe,ma , .M L,J.r ~d ^\"\"^ ,t<rf«ct cure * For GOUT, RHEU- MATISM, ECZEMA, NEURALGIA, LIVER and KIDNEY TROUBLES KRUSCHEN SALTS, a Diuretic Aperient of great natural tonic properties, direct from the famous mineral springs where, by a peculiar process of evaporation, it is only to be obtained. Simple in use, and remarkable in results, Kruschen Salts is indispensable to all who would realise the vigour and glow of splendid vitality and health. A half-teaspoonful taken in a tumbler of hot water before breakfast for a few days will afford the utmost beneficence, cleansing the blood, stimulating the organs, and genera.ly invigorating the system. Liebig, the renowned French Chemist, discovered in Kruschen Salts seven of the essentials to life. ONE SIZE-ONE PRICE-1/6 PER BOTTLE. Of all ChemUts—or Sample Bottle, I 6, direct post free (U.K.) from the Importer ;— E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES, chemist, 17, Deansgate, Manchester.

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Don't Wear a Truss! After Thirty Years' Experience Have Produced an Appliance for Men, Women or Children that Cures Rupture. I SEND IT ON TRIAL If you have tried most everything else, come to me. Where others fail is where I have my greatest success. Send attached coupon to-day and I will send you free my illustrated book on Rupture and its cure, showing my Appliance and giving you prices and names of many people The above is c. E. Brooks, who has been Curing: Rupture for over 30 years. If Ruptured, Write him to-day. who have tried it and are extremely grateful. It is instant relief where\"all others fail. Remember, I use no salves, no harness, no lies. I make it to your measure and send it to you on a strict guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded, and I have put my price so low that anybody, rich or poor, can buy it. I send on trial to prove what I say is true. You are the judge, and once having seen my illustrated book and read it you will be as enthusiastic as my thousands of patients whose letters are on file in my office. Fill in free coupon below and post to-day. FREE INFORMATION COUPON. C. E. Brooks, 368A, Bank Bldgs., Kingsway, London, W.C. Please send me by post, in plain wrapper, your Illustrated Book and full information about your Appliance for the cure of rupture. Name Address Please write plainly. Hovis The Highest Standard of Nourishment. Hovis Bread yields more than twice as much usable nourishing matter as ordinary bread or the recent so-called standard or 80% bread—not merely because it contains this additional nutriment, but also because ALL THE NUTRIMENT WHICH HOVIS CONTAINS IS DIGESTIBLE AND USABLE BY THE HUMAN BODY. The Lancet says : \"Its food value is double that of bread made from ordinary wheaten flour.\"

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 5» Above all, Bengers is the food for restful nights. It is so easily digested and so soothing and agreeable, that while giving full nourishment to the system, it really promotes sound, healthy sleep. Benger's Food is mixed with fresh new milk when prepared. It forms a dainty and delicious cream, entirely free from rough and indigestible particles. Infants thrive on it, delicate and aged persons enjoy it. The composition of Benger's Food is well known to medical men and is approved by them. The Proprietors of Benger's Food issue a Booklet containing much valuable information on the feeding of Invalids, Infants, &c. A copy will be sent post free on application to \"fcnger's Food, Ltd., Otter Works, Manchester. New York Branch Office,

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. An Ever Welcome XMAS PRESENT Why not give an umbrella or walking stick this year ? You can make no mistake in your choice if you obtain one from the famous establishment of James Smith & Sons, 57-59, New Oxford Street, London, where select designs which will suit the most fastidious taste of LADY or GENTLEMAN may be seen and examined. Prices from 10/6 upwards. Every UMBRELLA & STICK bearing the name of James Smith & Sons is a guarantee of quality. PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS PAID TO COUNTRY ORDERS. An Ideal Present for Sporting Friends. The CUNLIFFE Shooting Seat. Aluminium Fittings through- out, very Light & Durable. PRICES : Ladies'. Gcnls*. Walking Stick 2|/- 24/- Umbrella Seat QQ a ft (Pare Silk) ... »W/U With leather-covered Handles, in natural or dark tzreen pigskin, 3 6 extra. Can also be obtained al Army and Navy Stores, Harrod*. and other Store*. Gunsmiths, etc Suit MaJcn-s: JAMES SMITH! . & SONS. 57-59, New Oxford St., LONDON. W. BILL WOOLLEN MERCHANT. 316; 29, Great Portland St., And 93, NEW BONO ST.. Supplies the Public as well as the Trade with his specialities in HOMESPUNS, CHEVIOTS, TWEEDS, WORSTEDS, COAT1NO.S, and SERGES, FLANNELS, OVERCOAT! NOS, FRIEZES. All of genuine, \"old-fashion \" British man-.-- facture, such as he has sold for a great number of years in all parts of the world. For particulars of the various classes suitable for all seasons and every climate, see Whitaker's Almanack, page iii-, for the last 22 years; also 'A.B.C.' Guide, Times' Weekly Kdition, ' Hazell's Annual,' 1 Truth X:: - Nos., 'Who's Who' (cover), 'Daily Mail'

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 53 FOX'S improved PUTTEE \" F. I. P. With Woven Unfrayable edges. NEW NON-FRAY SPIRAL (Patented) A great improvement wilhoul extra cost. THE BEST LEG GEAR FOR ALL WINTER SPORTS. Made in various qualities and colours. Shade cards on application. For Gent's & Ladies & Children. Pricet from 5/- to 7/6 per pair, without spats, and 7/6 to 12/- per pair, with spats. If detachable spats, 1/- extra. Ever; pair labelled \" FOX.\" Patentees & Sole Manufacturers—FOX BROS. & Co., Ltd. (Dept. F), Wellington, Somerset. Agents for the United Sates—RM.K & ManlKY, 260 & 266, West Broadway, New York. My It is not sufficient that your Underwear is merely \"All Wool 1 and Unless your Underwear is made from Pur' Wool, prop rly twisted double lor durability, unless each garment is shaped on inachti lo your form and rough irritating seams dispensed * ith. it will not be so satisfactory as it ought. \"Pesco\" is the only Underwear made that U perfectly satisfactory from every point of view. Thousands ofwcaiers who have worn all \"kinds will tell you so. It is made by workers who nave sp< nt all their lives at the industry, and whose expert skill is acknowledged throughout the world. Write o day for Patterns, Booklets and names of nearest Agents sent free. The \"PE8CO\" WORKS, A3, HAWICK, N.B. PES CO UNDERWEAR Finlay's Catalogue of Fashions, which will be sent free to any address on request, contains many bargains, of which the following is an example :— Finlay's Splendid Long Coat IN'O. A6029I, Price 29 10 This is a positive nest of comfort, being made of the best fleecy Blanket Cloth in Light Fawn, Gretnic Kawn, Dark Grey, and Dark Green. Fitted with special Reversible Storm Collar, Revers, and Cuffs, latest style Swing Rack with Belt. It is beautifully cut, Tailor-made throughout, un- shrinkable, and fast colouts. and will retain its frt-shness and shape for years. We will refund your money willingly If, on inspection, you are not thoroughly satisfied. There are Coat* aold at a lower price —we veil thousands ourselves—but you are wine when you buy a really good garment nt a fair price; one which carries the stamp of dis- tinction. At double the nnure you cannot better this Coat. Send postal order. Matins length ind hunt, and

S4 Will Buy a Xmas or New Year's Gift that your Friends will appreciate—A British made Uvtrtottm Fountain Pen It is made of the highest grade vulcanite, and fitted with a 14-ct. gold nib that gives years of constant wear. Writes easily and freely without any trouble Ask your Stationer to show you the 5s. \"Silvertown and the 10s. 6d. Sold mounted \"Silvertown,1 which is larger and has a double channel underfeed. Made by The India Rubber Co.. Silvertown, London, E. Wiile for free copy of an entertaining booklet entitled \" Pent of all Ages\" ; it shows the evolution of the writing implement from the prehistoric flint to the perfect fountain pen of to-day. Z3 STAIN GREY HAIRS The Hair, Whiskers, or Eyebrows are simply and safely done with \"NECROCEINE.\" •ring 1 Restoring the colour iany shade) to th« has a lasting effect, and makes roots. detection impossible. Does not stain the skin. Undoubtedly the cleanest and best Hair Staincr in the World. Light Brown. Golden, Dark Brown, and Black. Secretly parked by Post for I S, 3 3, 3 3, 8 -. - Leigh a crawford Dept. asi, 32.Brooke St.,Holborn.London.E.C. Christmas Books - for - Young and Old You are invited to visit the Greatest Exhibition of Christmas Books in London. Prices to suit every Purse. Write for our Illustrated Christmas Catalogue (Post Free to any address). THE TIMES BOOK CLUB, 376 to 384, Oxford St., W. Gentlemen's Wear. Also in suitable styles for Ladies' Wear The smartest m\\ most comfortable suspender in the world ; prices 1'- lo 2/B. On sale everywhere. If unable tpprocure. send P.it., with Id. f;>r postage, to SPHERE SUSPENDER CO.. Leicester. Ill nitrated Folder Free. This Beautiful SIGNET RING FREE! 1 2 Carat Gold Filled (Enlarged Illus- tration), Guaranteed for 5 years. In order to introduce our Hluntrated Catalogue of our worlds-famous Gold-filled Jewellery, we will send you one of these beautiful Signet Rings lull sixes. Ladies', Gent's, or Children's! for the mere cost of engraving the initials on the Seal—lOd. for one letter, and Is. Id. for monogram of two initials, like picture. These Rings are genuine 12ct. gold- filled, and guaranteed to wear and keep their colour for fire years. We receive thousands of testimonial* from satisfied customers all over the world. Miss E. Bmok. Vine House, Kingston (Sent. 381, says : \" Gentlemen.—I am most delighted with the little ring received this morning. Many thanks for same, :ilso Catalogue.\" Cut a hole in a card that fits tightly over the knuckle, and send it to us, with your mime and address and Postal Order for amount, and you will receive your Ring and Catalogue by return of runt. There is nothing further for you t'> i«iy, or

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 55 £30,000 in Free Gifts. During the next few months we shall give away absolutely free, and without restriction of any kind, 50,000 Combination Tea and Breakfast Services—the speciality which has made us famous — to purchasers of the new \" Olympic \" Dinner Service we have just introduced. These gifts represent no less a sum than ,630,000. Our object is three-fold. First, to popularise this magnificent 65 piece Dinner Service ; second, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of our business ; and third, to get in touch with still more families who will appreciate the economy of buying DIRECT FROM THE CROWN POTTERY at manufac- turers' prices. If your China Cupboard needs replenishing you will be wise to take immediate advantage of this remarkable opportunity. The \"OLYMPIC\" DINNER SERVICE, 65 Pieces, 35 - for Cash. (Exhibit a> The design is charmingly carried out in Imperial Blue, having a Cameo effect which gives thr impression of three distinct colours, and conveys at a glance the infinite care which has been taken to embody the most tasteful ideas obtained Ironi rare old specimens. The Service, a few pieces of which are illustrated on this page, includes :— 12 Meat Plates, 5 Dishes, assorted sizes, 12 Cheese Plates, 2 Vegetable Dishes and Covers, 12 Pudding Plates, 1 Sauce Tureen with Stand & Ladle, 12 Soup Plates, 1 Gravy Boat, and 1 Soup Tureen. To purchasers of this Service, whether for Cash or on the Gradual Payment Plan, we shall present Free of all charge The \"OLYMPIC\" COMBINATION TEA AND BREAKFAST SERVICE, 50 Pieces (Exhibit b>. to match the Dinner Service, in Imperial Blue and Gold, comprising :— Q Teacups and Saucers, 6 Tea Plates, 6 Breakfast Cups & Saucers, 6 Breakfast Plates, 6 Egg Cups, 1 Cream Jug, 2 Bread and Butter Plates, 1 Teapot, 1 pints, with safety lid, 1 Hot Water Jug, 1 Slop Bowl, and 1 Bacon Dish. Orders will be despatched strictly in rotation, and as we anticipate a huge response to our generous offer, we urge you to write at once. Delay may mean disappointment. Payment by Degrees. If you would like to take advantage of our offer and cannot conveniently pay cash down, SEND 5/- ONLY together with your order, and an undertaking to pay the balance in 13 weekly instalments of 2/6, when the Service will l^e immediately despatched securely packed to your home Our Catalogue of big bargain* in Tea and Dinner Services, Toilet Service*, Kitchen requirements. Glassware, and Cutlery will be tent free on receipt of a postcard. THE CERAMIC ART CO., Ltd., \"S,rown\" Pottery -s>^™SSE£.T™r.- STOKE-ON-TRENT. Bankers: Uov.l. Bank. Ltd. EXHIBIT B. OLYMPIC\" COMBINATION TEA & BREAKFAST SERVICE. FREE.

56 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Sperminum is the natural source of health and vital strength isolated and purified from organic bases. In the form of the Essence Spermin acts as a reviver of vital energy, and so stimulates healthy body juices which resist disease and retard vital decline. Nervous breakdown, fatigue from overwork, and mental and physical exhaustion brought about by OVer-indulgence in athletics, will find a corrective in Poehl's Spermin Essence. It is of special curative value in all disorders of the blood, the nerves, and the heart. Sold in original bottles under th<- warranty of the ORGANO- THERAPEUTIC INSTITUTE of Prolessor von Poehi. & Sons, by all Chemists, at 8/6 per bottle. Address for free literature: Dept. J. mm IP A.&M.ZIMMERMANN 3 LLOYDS AVENUE LONDON, E.G. ■ mt The m ~m Imperial Typewriter MS JnV All-British-Mad*. It is not necessary to cay £20 for a Typewriter. All the good points of the expensive machines ate embodied in the Imperial Typewriter, which coats you £10 less than the others. fil U/nrHo nor Uinnra winsforthe All-British IMPERIAL TYPEWRITER V 1 2 *T UrUSf per lUlIIUie and place at the Great Competition at Grenoble, France. Aturust 6th. 1911. SO of the world's most famous machines entered this contest, including 54 £20 American Typewriter* of the beat-known makes. The test was 20 minutes' copying from unfamiliar text, the IMPERIAL showing a ip^ed capacity Ruperior to all other machines save one, and the price of the IMPERIAL is £10 less. Save £10 and buy the Imperial; It is all-British-madc. and is sent direct by the Manufacturers under their Write for Illustrated Price Lint. IMPERIAL TYPEWRITER CO., Ltd. (Dept. S). Leicester, ENGLAND. Losdos RtrRKSCSTATITl::— <|> H. Moya, 117. Queen Victoria Street, EX _ V ECONOMICAL & PURE HEAT Without Smoke or Smell CLARK'S Patent Hygienic SYPHON STOVES For GAS or OIL. Altsolutely Fumelesi. No Flue Required. Of all (tas Co.'s. Stores, lrontnonoers, <fc. CLARK'S SYPHON STOVE CO., LD., Warrington. Lanes. 133, Queen Victoria Street. B.C. Bend pout-card for new Descriptive Pure Heat Booklet No. 91, Free, BETTER \"^BECAUSE CONTINUOUS VACUUM (Four Bellows) BALL BEARINCS (No Labour) \"WIZARD- DUST EXTRACTOR » £3 2s. Electric from CIS ISs. VriU to-day for UU \" B.\" The Wizard Oust I

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. A New Santa Claus HIS CHRISTMAS BOX IS A BOX OF Skipper Sardines Sole Proprietors: ANGUS WATSON & CO.. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.

5S THE STRAND MAGAZINE. WWW ©mm WITH MINT CO0MING Mi Par row's Patent Sold only in 3i- Size, sufficient for 8 persons YOU MAY HAVE NEW PEAS NOW, or at any time of the year, if you buy Farrow's \" Patent Net \" Peas ana coolt them as directed. FARROW'S \"Patent Net\" PEAS are the finest early green peas, gathered at the beginning of the season, when peas are sweetest, most tender and delicious. Our process nreserves all their natural flavour. When cooked they are so delicious and tender that you cannot detect them from fresh garden peas. They are very easily cooked and remarkably cheap—a 3Jd Net provides liberal portions for 8 people. Be sure to ask your Grocer for Farrow's \" Patent Net\" Peas, which are English grown, absolutely pure, free from all preservatives and colouring matter. A CHILD CAN COOK THEM TO PERFECTION. The accompanying illustration shows that as the net is transparent you can see when the Peas are cooked without removing them from the saucepan : a short-sighted person can pierce them with a fork to ma'.e doubly sure. The net itself forms an excellent strainer and enables you to turn the Peas out quite whole and not pulpy* and thoroughly strained without having to use a cullender. With each net of Paas is enclose A a soaking preparation, and a small packet of Mint Flavouring, and the finished result cannot fail to be a source or satisfaction to the cook and a greet relish for those whose pleasure it is to eat them. J. FARROW & CO.. PETERBOROUGH. England. Full instructions with each net of Peas. TRY ONE TO-DAY. OF ALL GROCERS.

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 59 Fashion favours Jewellery for Xmas Gifts; there is nothing more acceptable than a dainty Brooch, a pretty Ring, or a novel Bangle. We specialize in such articles, and our New 1912 Catalogue shows hundreds of new introductions in infinite variety of artistic design. Good workmanship and genuine stones are the outstanding features of our jewellery ; whilst our gold and silver bears an English hall-mark. As makers we sell at makers' prices, saving you all middle profits. Our 1912 Catalogue, which we will send you post free on request, affords a satisfactory solution of the annual pro- blem \" what to buy.\" Let us send you a copy ; you can then arrange your purchases in comfort by your fireside. All articles are sent strictly on approval—any article being willingly exchanged if not quite to your liking.

6o THE STRAND MAGAZINE. MO DEL RAILWAYS \"Run Your Own Train Service.\" It is quite time to be thinking about Xmas Presents. What will you give the boys? Something thai will not only interest but Instruct. The Present that best fulfils these requirements is ■ Bassett-Lowke Model Railway. Reproductions of the British Railways made to scale, they are ■ positive delight to the boys, and father and mother will find much to interest them. Real steam engines, rails, points, stations, signals, etc.. that will keep the boys happy for hours and provide problems that will cultivate their observation and reasoning faculties. There Isn't a better Present. And the cost need not be great. Engines can be had for as low as 3/6; and others at all prices. One of the sia'tial darfgDi for thlfl Tear is a Scale Madel Q. W. Hallway Kxprcss Locomotive made in three rixee. Not. ltir 2in 2,in Gauged \"fVmnty of Northampton.■• with brass boiler. steel frames, double actum cylinders, reversing motioi from cab. safety valve, spring buffers, whistle, automatic lubricator in moke box. vaitoriring spirit lamp, etc Send for free illustrated booklet, : Showrooms: 112, High Holborn, o. ll. ATX. tion worked ' Run Your Own Train Service.\" Any of the models can be seen at our London BASSETT-LOWKE, Ltd. HEAD OFFICES AND WORKS. NORTHAMPTON. A SEWING MACHINE for 6/6 ■united by II. M. the Knwrt** of Rm*ia. Thitt machine hus m established reputation far doing Rood work *|iee<lily and eaHilj on thick or thin materials. No eij>erience necessary. >*eiit ir. wooden lx>x. carriage iiaid. for 7,3. Kxtra needles. «d. |>er jacket. V> rite for press nplnloni and tcftimonftill, or call and see ttic mai-hine at work. tPiTECTip.) ■ SEWING MACHINE CO. (Dept. 28), 32 & 33. BROOKE STREET, HOLBORN. LONDON, EX. Antiseptic, Strengthening, Revivifying . Petrole HAHN for the HAIR. The most effective Hair Toufc in Hie World. Make* the liafr Soft. Glo*ny. Luxuriant, pro- motes new Krowtli. toon rotetl thin imtrhea Willi Hair, t'ures scurf and dandruff, ami (tires lie,1th ami vigour Ic. the hair, PETROLE HAHN, the nifrtt French Specific, rieli< utely perfumed, i- guaranteed NON-INFLAMMABLE and NON - EXPLOSIVE. 'if ail . 2 6. 4 10 - Manmi.. F. Vim *>!« A cents for (J Stvr, tittle , EC. Vretents Vremat \"m \"Sulciness and Gretjness. PETRALINE DISTEMPER, whiVn Mid in 2T> different tints. The direction* for using It Are extreme)* limple. and even a child can understand them ftnd effectually corer waUt with ft, Petraline coyer* up iindeM.nrfl.cfl roronlewur; in tins respect it is UTteri nailed, Petraline is & dry powder 3*11,. with wiiter added, makina 8lh, of excellent paint Nil*, will gUf s:ui«f:utnr) results throughout. fVtrahne may be obtained from p-t inter*. l-erornt<irs, [rgnin«rtfreni, Snndrrmen and Stores- If difficulty is ex]«--rienc*if in obtnfll.nt it 2 1 ihoold he wit lo the Proprietor: JAMKri RUl-MAN. River

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 61 \"That's the Present »> to gain the greatest appreciation of every man, woman or child who writes—the Onoto Pen—the pen which becomes a constant companion and a never-failing friend. Here, there and everywhere, the Onoto is always ready for duly. It fiUs itself in a flash from any ink supply, cannot leak, and writes without scratch or blot. There can be no more pleasing- present than an :— The Onoto can be obtained at all stationers, jewellers, and stores, price 10/6, and in a variety of more elaborate styles (or present- ation purposes. Booklet free from Thos. De La Rue and Co., Ltd., 167, Bunhill Row, London, E.C. Onoto Safety Fountain I IMPORTANT. For those who require a larger pen with a very flexible nrb. a special model—the new *'<i\"—has been put on the market. Try this new \"G\" at your stationers Ask for ONOTO INK—best for all pens

62 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. ThT'DEVON'HRX TRADE MARK r tors & Manufacturers Candy s c° London Sbowroom 87, NEWMANS w. Works. HEATHFIELD. Devon. SMOKE ABATEMENT SOCIETY. Liverpool Showroom—Devon House, 10, Whitechapel. Huddersfield Showroom—5, liritannia Chambers, St. George's Square. DEVON : FIRE :

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 63 Something for Nothing! This is what you practically get by exchanging or selling what you no longer want for what you wish to have. THAT IS WHAT YOU CAN DO through \"THE BAZAAR, EXCHANGE & MART.\" \"The Bazaar, Exchange & Mart\" has been Established 43 Years for Private Sales and Exchanges. \"The Bazaar. Exchange & Mart\" has a STAFF OF EXPERTS TO ADVISE YOU. \"The Bazaar, Exchange & Mart\" contains INSTRUCTIVE ARTICLES BY SPECIALISTS. Qet a copy of'\"Che {Bazaar, Exchange & CKarl\" and test our state- ment. Price 2d. anywhere, or post free for 2 penny stamps from BAZAAR BUILDINGS, DRURY LANE. LONDON, W.C. MAKE YOUR OWN MARMALADE. Follows k I.... ■ Patent Marmalade Machine renders the making of this delicacy at home a pleasure. Saves Time & Labour. No More Cut Fingers. A GREAT SUCCESS! THOUSANDS IN USE! Slices Three Oranges a Minute. Price 16/- ' Home-made Marmalade of the Finest Quality coats under 2d. per lb. Patent » MAGIC \" FOOD CHOPPER. Coated with Pure Tin. Shines like Silver. Simple and Easy to Work. CHOPS ALL KINDS OF FOOD FOLLOWS & BATE, Ltd., No. 0. Oa.- I. 4/- 4/6 61- An excellent Recipe enclotcd with each machine. Sold by all Ironmongers. FOR ADDRESS OF NEAREST AOENT. u. 7/6 Patentees & Sole Manufacturers, CORTON, MANCHESTER. THINNEST Ideal for evening wear. Perfect in every detail Htid ho reliaMe ai mo*t expensive watehe» of ordinary tliirkneM. OxydisedGun Metnl Owe, Hilver Dial, jewelled Ia*v er Movement, Com- peiiMtion Balance.. Brvqiiet-Sprung. £l 1 p. In Sterling Hilver Caw. Silver Dial, fully jew Lever Movement, Comiicnsa tion Balance, Brequet-Sprung, £1 10 O. In 18-ct. Gold Que, Wlver ur Silver-Gilt <::. 5. Every man partjf-ular as to hi* dre«!i will value it highly. Send tor large List Watches. Jewellery, Silver Plate. Ac MANUFACTURING JEWELLERSCo., 27. Augusta St.,

64 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. RAILWAYS REVOLUTIONIZED. The Latest Scientific Wonder, the ONLY RallwayCar thnt goes on ONE WHEEL and ONE RAIL. Strongly made with (Icared Winding. Boxed complete with 6 Rails and Sleepers. 2,6- W Any of above, by Pott Mf, extra in Untied Kiiitftlum. From all Principal Stores, or QYRO MANUFACTURERS, LEICESTER. RACING with GYRO TOPS which run up= hill or down and will go 100 yards with one spin is GREAT FUN. They spin on a single rail or lenj are most interesting Scientific To\\v in following forms :— GYRO MONO KAIL TOP. MB 5-fl. Track. I/-. AERIAL SPIRAL MONO RAIL. Track. Stand, and Top. with 10-ft. Rail, complete. 2/- : GYRO DE LUXE, 2 - GIANT AERIAL MONO-RAIL & TOP. with 35-ft Track, 5 These lines make Unique Presents ! Send for Complete Catalogue. Grown-ut as well as chil NINON N AMP LACES 11*1 write direct to the Manufacturer* for Samples tin. l)»ot. and fancy, any colour; Twa Nets. Ninons, inonH ; Laccf and Insertions In great variety lace BrmiilH and Threads for I*ace Work ; Embroidered pie Black Ol SASANDSsC? CLINTON 5' t-AST NOTTINGHAM .K Confidential Letters Remain Private, When the ZANETIC N.S.C. COPYINC BOOK IS USED Ynii slip y copy i letter pipe rite your letter as you write. Into the and the *\" 5C/50O * Letter **,tVT Zancth: _ shows no sign of Copying.\" The lettcr in puMtt^ranil tha book lowed up 400 Oc'avo (Nin. by 5in letter* or 200 Qunrto can W copied In N. S ,100. Po\"i Free for 3/3 : or 80 0 OctAVO or 400 Quarto in N.S.C. 200. post Free f.-r 4#.

THE Sl'RAND MAGAZINE. 6= (BAD* A TUCKS Look for ' Name'&W Trade Mark None Genuine Without XMAS CARDS POSTCARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS CALENDARS TOY BOOKS ART NOVELTIES ^AG-TAW M S PICTURE PUZZLES etc. The Most Welcome \\alht!it\\\\\\ world over etc. tliT OF 70,000 PQ3TCAPDS AND POSTCARD EXCHANGE REGISTER POST ERE I OH APPLICATION1111 j RUPTURE CURED. STUART'S PLAS-TR-PADS ire different from the truss, being medicine applicators made self-adhesive purposely to hold the parts securely in place. Ho Straps, hackles, or springs— cannot slip, so oannot chafe or K_ nCF >f5r\" ■»«. compress against the pubic bone, f Kt*/^ <yw The most obstinate cases cured. ■ f*^***^-^^ - ^ * J Thousands have successfully treated t\\Zj I themselves at home without hin- drance from work. Soft as velvet —easy to apply — Inexpensive. Awarded Gold Medal, International Rome, 1911. Process of recovery is -11 imiwim, so no further use for truss. We prove TiE\"-- 809 J what we say by sending you Trial IRUlOf PLAPAO ll?et° \" Exposition, natural, \"lat we say by sending 1 Flapao rpcr >solutely rntti to-day. Stuart Plaster-Pad Co.(Rooms1, 68, Aldersgate St., London, E.C. Settee and Bed Combined. Handsome by day; cosy at night. The laltstI Adapted in a moment. I'■ in every home for \"extra bed ** accommo-l.ition. •P9.1Q.fi Carriage Paid in Britain. Solid fumetl oak. iron frame, wtre imriiift mat- tre<w; 2ft Sin. fay 6ft. 2in.; packii Bat. Complete with sterilised woollen flock •quab in cretonne, two cretonne pillows. 22in. •quit re canvas platform and cretonne valance. pit. dn ibU. ImI- Booklet on Furnishing, with Pat term of Fadeless Fabrics, Free. A MALLON, 186 7, Flnohley Int. Katlsfactlou nr money

66 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. MAKES YOU FIT' TO TAKE YOUR OWN PART on the Football Field, in the Gym, and in Life Generally. The W Developer {Awarded filter Medal at the Empire Exhibition) develops every muscle, expands and strengthens the chest and lungs, and gives grace to the movements and beauty to the form. It is made of highly-tempered Steel Wire, beau- tifully braided. An ideal Present. Developers 1 - to £1. N.B.—The class particularly recom- mended fx tliv fomI.ination Wall Set (comprising chest expioder with (trip handles aiifi wall-fitments complete) tor 3 -. hraidod 4*6 Any developer ciiHiiacl for stronger net, if desired, on i\".mi.- ni of the aiffsmaes in price— If any. CHEST EXPANDERS From i to 6 strand*—4 strands and upwards, convertible into Wall Developer. Price 6/- to 14/- FOFF An Illustrated Drill rntC Churl and List of Developers from 1/- to £1, with full instructions. AsIc your sports- dealer to show yon sample*. Send postcard to— THE *K£NA GRIP. • KEN A1 MFG. CO., Keynsham, nr. Bristol. 10 YEARS' WEAR! 2 9 kind. Jute soles but longer than any others. Eaxieit for i l ■■■;«# Shop, or Factory. World- Wide demand all the year round! ! D. P., 2, Lyn mouth Road. Reswd- —\" Last pair nearly 10 year* in use.\" W. Bh;h*v»:. New Iliirnet:—\"Got last pairs years ajro : now , 1 H |. worn. ' J. tf . Hyhill, near Wa i 1 A eld Will never be without them \" Mr. V. F., 13. Rue Guten- berjr, Boulogne. France, writes r203.O4lHare trarelled the world Prices (post /ret Untied Kingdom, abroad extra). Children's. Ladies'. Oent'e. find no shoes good as yours.\" Eneloae Length of Walking Shoe. Colours-Brown. BUrk. or White. A. Plain Shoes (without Strapping) 16 1/0 1 IO D. Superior Canvas (as per illustration' — 26 29 iK- s- a a leas) Ifcot*. suit tuning, <MiinninK, Ac. tnon-slippi: Do. Strong Grey Canvas [Shoes (Id. per pair I aa 4/3 3- 46

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 67 ADJUSTABLE REST-CHAIR The \" BURLINGTON \" (Patented) Press the Button— that's all Simply press the button and the back will decline, or automatically rise, to any position desired by the occupant. Release the button and the back is instantly locked. The arms open outwards, affording easy access and exit. The Leg Rest is adjustable to various inclina- tions. It can also be used as a footstool, and when not in use it slides under the seat. The Upholstery is exceptionally soft and deep, with spring elastic edges, and supports the entire body in the highest degree of luxurious comfort. An Ideal Chair for Reading or Resting. r Would not one of these chairs add con siderably to the enjoyment of your relaxation and rest ? 0 I Catalogue C 3 of Adjust- able Chairs Post Free. 171-N&W- BOND STREET d^^^^ LONDON W ^^^m—

6S INDOOR COMFORT Benduble Shoes combine the elegance of a dress shoe with the ease and comfort of a house shoe. Absolutely silent ; with a sole as flexible as felt, yet very durable and lasting; in its wearing; qualities. You rest your feet in the Uenduble Shoe—they are therefore the ideal shoe for the home* In all sizes and half-sizes, and three shapes, 5 II, plus i l. postagr on single pairs (two pairs sent post free). Send postcard to-day for interesting Illustrated Descriptive Free Booklet and reprints of testimonials. \" Benduble ' (bend-double) Shoes can only be obtained from W.H.HARKERACo., 42k, Northgate Streec, CHESTER. WRITE\" FOR FREE BOOK. Genuine Galashiels Tweed. We supply nothing; but Goods made from Pure Wool. Please write us for any information rcgardingclothing you require. ROBERTS, SOMERVILLE & CO., GALASHIELS. Wool taken in Exchange. Established 1895. Pipes Then & Now ! The Bewlay Patent 2/1 Qsa>> is NOW the Perfect Pipe. Still, buy no pipe in a hurry. It is not H question of merely getting rid nt a few shil- ling. It is a question of making sure of a satisfactory smoke. If you mean to have that certainty •.end for the descrip- tive booklet, \" Pip»-s of all Peoples,\" gratis and post free to good smokers from BEWLAY &. CO., Ltd., 49, Strand, W.C. Remarkable Desk Offer \" Derby \" Roll-top deikt are invaluable for system and tidiness, safely of |«pen, aud saving of time. Cloning the desk lorka everything uu Well-constructed of thoroughly-seasoned wood. they are of (treat value in office, library, or home. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. T. INGLES ANT & SONS. Ltd., Horse fair Street, Leicester. PIANO IN 12 LESSONS. The best and simplest system ever invented. Teaches playing from music in a few weeks.

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 69 The Brown Bread You have been looking for ANY people say there is not a perfect brown loaf made — one is stodgy, another crum- bles or gets dry so quickly, or they don't like the flavour; but they have not tried a Turog loaf, which is all a good loaf of bread should be. TU ROG is light, fresh and moist. Keeps for days. It contains all those nourishing ele- ments of wheat which by our exclusive pro- cess are retained in their most easily assimilated form. There is no bread sold that contains so much nutriment—no bread so good for you. IT has a distinctly pleasing flavour of its own and will be a glad change for you from ordi- nary brown bread. Try it fora week and see. YOU will like it so much that you will say, \" Baker, bring me Turog always, now\"—but see it always is TUROG, your guarantee is that name on the sides of the loaf. All good Bakers bake Turog for their discriminating Customers. TME29- The Turoo Brown Flour Co.. Lto., Carditf. A few points of Saxone S uperiority: The man who realises the true value of Saxone boots and shoes buys no other. Note these points :— in (2) (3) (4) (5: (6) The perfect shape—the exact mating of right and left— the interior smoothness proved by electric light and mirror inspection. exceptionally The solid leather British 1 durable. The hydraulically pressed \"all-leather\" heels —remarkable for their long-wear qualities. The well-finished, hand-cut, flawless uppers— crack proof. The exceptional finish, style and quality. Saxone 11 Foot-Joy \" guaranteed by \" Saxone '* 1 quality, style, and fit - all make \" Saxones \" Britain's best footwear. Saxone shops throughout the Uniied Kingdom, including eight in London Send for illustrated Style Catalogue No. 47, with instructions for sell measurement to— SAXONE SHOE CO. Ltd., KILMARNOCK. BOOTS AND SHOES ALL ONE PRICE . . 119 Fittings in every style STYLE 27. Broadway Last, Mack Calf Lace

7o THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Mend 'em or End 'em Why not Mend 'em with SECCOTINE Which Mends Everything? New uses for SECCOTINE are being discovered daily. For repairing speedily and effectively all kinds of breakages, it has been famed for a generation. As a renovator of Ladies' Dresses, Blouses, Laces, etc., it works wonders. Write for a copy of our Ladies' Booklet which tells something of its work. in Pin - Stopped J* Tubes, ami 6 d. nch Send for Free Sample to McCaw, Stevenson & Orr, Ltd., Belfast; and 31-32, Shoe Lane, London. EX. TO 8TAMP COLLECTORS FREE GIFTS To responsible collectors Bending id. for postage (abroad 4d.), and mentioning Gift 198, -we will present either o the following desirable packets:— 100 different stamps feat. 8/1), or set of 10 Austrian Jubilee (cat. 1/-) APPROVAL SELECTIONS of all COUNTRIES. SOp.O. Discount off Gibbons' Catalogue Prices. TRY THEM! You will find many bargains. J. WHEELER & CO.,124, Lennard Rd.. Beokenham, Eng. LIGHT, LUXURIOUS MOTOR CAR BODIES ESTIMATES -Fill- Any Type for any Chassis. Finest London Workmanship. OFFORD & SONS, Ltd. Renooatiant. Repairs. 87, George St., Accessories. Portman Sq., London SKSBBS1BBS1BM ^Mne^° Paddinettm sjafj r Consult EXPERTS upon iron fencing, etc BAYLISS, ESTABD. 1826. JONES AND MFRS. OF iron RAILING Catalogue Free WOLVERHAMPTON ^^TNB AND BAYLISS, LIMITED. iron FENCING Mention this Magazine. 139 & 141 Cannon Street, LONDON. E.C. FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY. To readers of \"Strand \" as an adver- tisement. This Self.filling I\\ usually sold at 15/-, for 4/- A Gift Desired by

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 7i MECCANO is IOO Toys in One ^OTHING so interesting as Meccano has ever been invented for the delight of boys. It at once grips the imagination, it creates endless fun. With it any boy can construct strong and efficient Working Models of the World's mechanical and engineering wonders. Do not pay high prices for mechanical Toys, with Meccano. This is far more interesting, and all the while he is enjoying himself, he is also developing his inventive faculties. He can design new models, build them up, and with pride he can watch them work. This is one of the joys of Meccano. Vour boy may weary of other hobbies, but never of this one. Meccano Royal Let your boy make them himself It keeps him happy for hours together. This is the newest outfit, \" Meccano Royal.\" It costs only 3/.. It /orms an ideal Gift /or a young boy. SIX PROGRESSIVE OUTFITS No.l-Si- No 2-101. No. 3-151- No. 4-2SI- No. 5—SSI. No. 0-1001- Meccano consists of beautifully plated and finished metal strips, pulleys, wheels, nuts and bolts, and all parts necessary to make up fine Working Models of Cranes, Towers, Trucks, Bridges, Signals, Windmills, Flipflap, Aeroplanes, and a hundred other attractive Models. The parts are indestructible, and can be used over and over again. If you wish to make your boy's eyes sparkle, and fill his mind with a keen pleasure and wonder, put into his hands a Meccano Outfit Every Meccano Model Works The Transporter Bridge will transport goods ; the Travelling Crane will carry its load ; the Windmill will revolve ; the Elevator, Coal Tip, and Railway Wagon will all do their work, and so on through the chapter. To build up a crane so that it looks like the real thing is a pleasure to any boy, but to see it working with precision and scientific accuracy adds a hundredfold to the delight. No study is necessary. A fine illustrated Book of Instructions is provided with each outfit, enabling the beginner to commence building at once. Meccano can be obtained at every Toy Fair, Toy Dealers, Drapers, all Stores, or direct from MECCANO Ltd 272 West Derby Road, Liverpool

72 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. DON'T WEAR A TRUSS all your life when RUPTURE ^ CURED without pain, danger, operation, or loss of time from work. How many sufferers from rupture have heard the story of the Dutch boy who saved his country from serious damage and great loss of life, or having heard the story, have applied the same principle to their efforts to obtain a cure of their ruptures? Let me tell you the story again- The little Dutch boy playing by the side of one of Holland's great dykes saw a tiny stream of water coining through the bank and trickling down its side. Realising something of the terrible danger of a break in the dyke he promptly put his thumb into the opening and prevented a further escape of water until help arrived in response to his calls. Had this help to permanently repair the damaged wall of the dyke not been quickly forth- coming, immense sums of money and many lives would undoubtedly have been Wst. mm ■ It is exactly the same with your rupture. When the rupture protruded you put on an ordinary steel or clastic truss, merely * makeshift, even though it may have licen an expensive one. It may have held the rupture for a time, but rest assured it will not always do so nor will it cure you. Unless you have the necessary proper assistance to permanently close the rupture opening, some day it is sure to cause you serious trouble. It was to meet just such a condition that the Rice Method was perfected—a Method that not only retains the rupture in place perfectly, but that assists nature to permanently close up the opening with healthy flesh and blood tissue. An average of nearly a hundred persons are reported cured every month by the Rice Method, and all the time these people hate gone about their usual occupation in peace and comfort. A book has recently been written, showing the true nature of rupture and the practical way to have it radically cured at home, without pain, danger, operation, or loss of time from your work. It will be sent you free (sealed and post paid) upon request to WM. S. RICK, R.s., Ltd. (Bi637), 8/9, Stonecutter Street, l^ondon, E.C Send for it to-day, now, or if convenient call at the office, midway between Holborn Viaduct and Ludgate Circus, any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a consultation, free if you mention this magazine. - - FOR > - Index to Advertisers See Pages 148, 150, & 152. The Ideal Xmas Gift. A Ewback lessens a Woman's Labour and enlarges her Leisure for better things than Sweeping. Ever at hand, ever handy —a Constant Reminder of the Giver. Sold Everywhere 10 6 to 28 6 Ask to see the latest Ewbank Patents, the Ball-Bearing Brush and the Corner Buffers— he last word in the development of a perfect Sweeper. PAWNBROKER'S CLEARANCE SALE FULL LIST OF 1,500 GENUINE BARGAINS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, POST FREE. 19 /ft Real Russian Furs. AS 5ft. rets ■ A/w rich lustrous dark table brown, 8ft.

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 73 this- From 16/9 Made for Winter and Rough Weather. Protect Health, Provide Comfort, Promote Style. For nearest Agent, writs \"K\" Boot Manufacturers, Kendal. rn HOW CLEVER! But cleverness does not always depend upon skill—Tools and the Idea are often the governing factor. Here we have both —a splendidly equipped Outfit of war- ranted British Toole, a supply of Fret Designs, Fretwood,and a large Instruction Book 'of 32 pages for the Ideas. Fretwork is the most simple method of Woodcraft, hut the. esults \\re magnificent. This < )utfit con tain b everything that makes Fretwork •as) . It will enable you to construct Fret- work Knick-knacks in hewilderingvariety. This Outfit, complete as Illustrated, will l»e sent poet paid for ALL-WOOL OVERCOAT To Measure, 211' Most Wonderful Tailoring Creation of the Century. PERFECT STYLE, PERFECT CUT, PERFECT FINISH, PERFECTLY TRIMMED. 0GBXOH BROS., the famous tailors, are making thai above wonderful offer as a .[ttrial inducement to those who hare nut yet tested their rlothlng value. Send postcard for FREE PATTERNS! Together with patterns, we ■end you fashion plates and complete instructions for accurale self-measurement, and tape measure. We fit you no mnt ter where you live or refund she full amount of your purchase money. Awarded 5 Medals. li' ul our unique )i-' of unso- licited testimonials. £5,0OO forfeited If not absolutely C The World's Measure Tailors, Dept. io, 60-62, City Road, LONDON, E.C Wei Gold Medal Suits to Measure from 27/6. Those residing in London should call. CURZON BROS., West-End Depot: 133 and 133, Oxford Street. W. (First Floor over The \" London Louvre.\") Paris House : 130, Rue de Rivoli;

71 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. THE I THE SINGER BEST * No.f SEWING MACHINE and is sure to please. GIFT FOR A GIRL The most novel, fascinating, and instructive of all toys. PRICE 12/6. Sent on trial. SINCER SEWINC MACHINE CO., Ltd. Shops everywhere Watkins' Patent Slip-on Leggings No lacing necessary. Can be put on in a few seconds. These are all hand-sewn and made of the very finest quality leather. Write for Booklet, which contains par- ticulars of all our Leggings and instructions for self-measurement. We will be pleased to send this, together with prices and Samples of Leather, to any part of the world. L. J. WATKINS, 77, Dame St., DUBLIN. \"Great Scott!\" WHAT A *>l£t CHARMING RING for y)' O Solid Gold. Hill Marked {3 Initial, engraved for 6d. extra). Send for Illus- trated list and size card, free SCOTT. Jeweller, BRISTOL. Ill uw, —^^^^^^ Wing non-waxy and free from grease. Ttitx$ ad.««*. O/all liairdranrrr, p0tt fru l/l THE COUNTY CHEMICAL CO., 1 Chemtco Works, Birmingham. n \"WatinWs. Ltd., isi nses of the Rectum), WESTWOOD HOUSE. PETEHBORO'. I GUARANTEE TO CURE PILES But NOT with SALVES, WASHES, EMBROCATIONS, or INTERNAL MEDICINE. PILE TUMOURS REMOVED WITHOUT KNIFE, LIGATURE, OR CAUSTIC. A radical extermination for all time guaranteed ; they are not absorbed into the system by stringent appliances, but are brought clean away with all their belongings. With this new method of treatment there is no class of disease that is more surely, safely, and permanently cured. It is attended with so little pain or inconvenience that the most sensitive have nothing to shrink from. Consultations free. Send penny stamp for particulars. S. M. FARROW (Speclaliat for DIs ZENOBIA GREETING SACHETS. A DAINTY XMAS CARD AND SACHET IN ONE. Sweet-Pea Blossom Red Rose Night-Scented Stock Violet Lily of the Valley Carnation Wallflower Honeysuckl, From 2d. to 2/6 each. SEND STAMP FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST Sold by leading Stationer!, l'erfiimert, CheinuU awl Store*. W. F. CHARLES, ' Zenobia Laboratories, Longh bo rough - DO YOU WANT ANOTHER £1 A WEEK? Reliable peraoua will be provided with constant home work on Auto-Knitter* by hosiery manufact urrrs. Experience urme.-e<s«ry; diitnnrc iimintenn] Write

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. 7S Get This Marvellous Instrument for XMAS This instrument is positively the greatest advance in talking-machine art since the beginning. It is the latest Columbia triumph, the famous GRAPH-o-phone without a visible horn. It has created a profound sensation wherever it has been seen and heard. It is the most beautiful instrument ever produced, and we emphatically declare it to be the best that can ever be made and sold for nine guineas. It is the one instrument that satisfies. The instrument is the \" Savoy\" Grafonola, in mahogany, price £9 9s. The cab net measures 18} by IK, and 13 inches high, and in this is enclosed the whole if the mechanism and a full-size amplifying tone-chamber. No horn is required. It plays all disc records and plays them better than any instrument of similar construction. It is the ideal entertainer for the home, and a perfectly delightful Xmas gift Columbia Savoy\" Grafonola - £9 9s. Also in Oak, same Design and Siz? £8 8s. There are also Hornleis GR APH-o-phones at £2 12s. 6d. and £5 10*., ani Gnfooolat limilar to above, but construc'rd on more generous lines, at £15 and £25. Our new Catalogue tells you nil about these wonderful instruments and gives details also of the latest Horn-equipped GRAPH-o-pbcne* at ptices from 45s. to £21. The peifect popular-prxe rt-cordi are Columbia-Rena Records, doublc-s ded, lOimb. 2s. 6d.: 12 inch. 4s. each. Special Xmas Records now ready. Setul post card for Illustrated Catalogues. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. Gen'L (DcpL S.\\ 81. CITY ROAD. LONDON. E.C. Australian Depots—Sydney : 226, Clarence Street. Melbourne : 54, Bourlce Street,

76 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. ™ii it i It can bring to you the music and song of the world's greatest musicians. Melha, Caruso, 1 eirazzini, ami many oth**rs will give you numbers from Opera; Padrrewski, Kretslcr, Rackbaus, Klman, and a host of other instrumentalist* will play io you; Gertie Millar, Phyllis Dare, Geo. Clrossmith, Jr., Chevalier, Tom Clare, Edmund Payne, Lauder, and countless others will entertain you if you buy a I Gramophone The Ne PortableHornl Gramopho Pric Other Models from £2-12-6 Let us send you catalogues so that you may make selection, or write stating the kind of music that please you most S5 that we may send a selection of Records— I from 2/6 each. Alfred Hays 80,Cornh i I I. and 26,0ld Bond St,W LONDON, ENGLAND The Smartest People use Cherry Blossom Boot Polish -lilt.- Polish which requires only just a little light rubbing to produce a rich, brilliant and lasting gloss. —the l>est Polish for all kinds of boots—box calf, glace kid, etc., black or brown. Preserves the leather, keeping it soft and pliable. May be had of grocers, l>ootniakers, stores, etc., everywhere, in Id., 2d., and 6d. Tins. Outfit, 6d. or 1/3. Mansion Polish the finest made for producing with the minimum of labour a rilliant polish on I.INOl.Kl'M, stained and parquet floors, and all kinds of furniture. Produces a beautiful, smooth surface, protecting from hard wear, id., 2d., 4d., 6d. Tins. Free Sample of Cherry Blossom Boot Polish, Buttercup Metal Polish, and Carpetine, which cleans carpets without taking up from the floor, sent on receipt of Id. stamp to cover postage. CHISWICK POLISH CO., I loparlh Works. London. W.

77 The RudgeMoior Bicycle Championship of Motor Cycling. The Rudge ridden by Mr. B. Alan Hill has been awarded the Champion Silver Cup for the best aggregate performance in the four A.C.U. Quarterly Trials, 1911, beating every other noted make of motor cycle. There are many important improvements in the 1912 models, notably the multi-speed gear, free engine clutch, etc., which are fully illustrated and described in the new edition of Motor Bicycle Catalogue post free on application to RUDGE-WHITWORTH, Ltd. (Dept. 201), COVENTRY. London Depots where Demon- strations are arranged : 230 Tottenham Court Rd., W. «3, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. 8old a Car to Buy a Rudge. Ashton-on-Mersey, September 25th 1911. I nave been riding one of you 1911 Motor C-clcs s'nee Whitsun, and wish to congratulate yu on the splendid machine you are turning out, I hare ridden about 3000 miles .inc. I obtained it. and have not been stopped a moment through any mechanical defect. It has given sue1- satisfaction th t a tnend of mine has sold his car and procured a machine of *imilar pattern. (Signed) JAMES CHURM. The Deadly Deed, It Is not right. Though great his need, To steal FLUXITE. Solid, sound soldering; is done with FLUXITE The paste flux that SIMPLIFIES SOLDERING And Supersedes Lead-Burning;. Anyone can do soldering; work with Fluxlte. It Is a necessity in the tool-kit of every motor-car, workshop, and home. BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR USE \"FLUXITE.\" YOU WANT SOME. Of Ironmongers, &c, in 6d., 1/-, and 2/- tint. Made by the AUTO CONTROLLER CO., 160. Vienna Road, Bermondsey, London, B.B. A WONDERFUL INVENTION. Finlay's Patent. MATERNITY AND OBESITY SKIRT. £\\ /4 4 Carriage SJ/ll *tss Paid \\ngdot abroad. Money willingly refunded it not beyond expectations. This skirt, by means of a special patent, can be instantly Increased (without losing its original appear- ancel from !M inches to any larger site. It always hangs gracefully, and, whatever the nine of the waist, invarialily Imparts a -Inn appearance to the wearer. It la an absolute neces- sity to every prospective mother or to any stout lady. Tailor ■ made throughout by experts, of beat material*, trimmed

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. RHEUMATISM CURED WITHOUT MEDICINE by guaranteed external remedy. Makers so positive it will cure that they faithfully promise to send to every sufferer 4/6 worth FREE TO TRY ON £100 GUARANTEE. Magic Foot Drafts have cured thousands of Rheumatic sufferers in all parts of the world, many over 80 years of age—they will cure you. Send only your name and address. You will receive 4th 6d. worth of these wonderful Drafts Absolutely Free by return post. If Ton are satisfied with the relief they bring, send 4a. 6d.; if not, send nothing. You decide. This offer has bven investigated, and is absolutely genuine. So that you may have confidence, we offer £100 to anyone proving this offer is not as we represent it. Don't ruin your stomach with harmful drugs. Just give Magic Foot Drafts a trial at our expense. They are worn on the soles of the feet, and cure Rheumatism in all parts of the body by drawing out and alworbing the poisonous uric acid through the large sweat pores. Nomatterhow many remedies you have tried, give Magic Foot Drafts a Trial. They will cure you. Send at once to Magic Foot Draft Co., 1233 Bangor House, Shoe Lane, London, E.C., and the Drafts and beautifully illustrated book on \"Rheumatism\" will be sent you absolutely free. When we say \" FREE \" we mean it. Send to-day. Only your name and address—uo Ktamps—no monev. The FAMOUS Handiness and light- ness are distinguishing features of the ' MAB.' Imring the '20 years of its eils- (' i!- • thousands of testimonials to its 'superiority over all others have been received. Fitted with hollow ground blades of the finest English Hteel—the lasting qualities of the \"Mab\" are universally icknowledged, whilst lis convenient site and shape distinguish it from the large and clumsy razors now rapidly going out of use. Black Handle ... 2 6 IlioUow ground l Ivory Handle ... 3/6 (Hollow ground; 'Tht Artof Shaving'tent r'-t frte. \" MAB\" CO., Newhall St., Birmingham. Inches Smaller since wearing the DOMEN Belt-Corset A rYtartr writes: \"The Be It-Corsets are most comfort- able and perfect. I have become inches smaller since wearing

2BE STRAND MAGAZINE. 79 Scientific Certainties The 'Allenburys' Foods are based on scientific certainties. They are exactly what a baby needs to develop into a healthy and robust child. The 'Allenburys' Foods are easily assimilated; digestive and kindred disorders are avoided by their use. INFANTS FED ON THESE FOODS ARE NEITHER FRETFUL NOR WAKEFUL. Allenburys Foods MILK FOOD No.l. MILK FOOD No.2. MALTED FOOD N0.3 From birth to 3 months. From 3 to 6 months From 6 months upwards A PAMPHLET ON INFANT FEEDING ^^BB AND MANAGEMENT FREE. ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD., Lombard St., London. KC LIQUEUR mglaeorgelv whisky D.C.L. Very old Special SCOTCH WHISKY Proprietors : The ^distillers' Company, Limited, Edinburgh. (Capital Employed over £3,000,000 Sterling.) Sole Distillers and Blenders of these and other brands of Whiskies well known and popular in Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, and throughout the World.

8o • THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Readers of I \"Thr Stkakd Maoasini \" will doubtless welcome the splendid offer of Mr. Alton to provide them with a tet of Phy- ilcal Y.\\> - that will, tf conscientiously per- formed, build them to the ne tplendld condlt Ion of Muscular Manhood shown by photo of Mr. Aston herewith These exercises attend. firstly. to the (tenenil health. Having; assured health aa a foundation, they gradually ttrengthcn the whole physique to a eti symmetrical perfection, givinr pupil thai' reeling of sreate rigour, brightness, and buoyancy \" can only he known to thinw who possess those greatest of earthly nwU HEALTH and STRENGTH. Send 2id. in stamps for par- ticulars, splendid tape measure, and autograph photo, to— but be ex and in- quired for this treatment, and, nllke most horn\" treatments, i not cost guinea*, but i- obtainable for ust a few ahtl- tngs. These exer cises have made Mr. A si on * t ronger t han any man in Great Britain, and he con- tends Inst if his ►ystem of exenines was ffene- I *uch :quc as his own would not cause won d erm e n t, __ in every man, thbes thing of the post. Dept. 8. M . Edward Aston, Aston House, Camber well Green, S.E. STAMMERING Descriptive booklet regarding its cure will be sent rree by Mr. W. A. YEARSLEY, \"Rosador.\" St- Annea-on-Sea, Expert on Speech Defects to Municipal Education Com- mittees; awarded <-old Medal for Excellency of Trentrrent. Demonstrator of Method before British Medical Association. Branch Schools in Africa and Australia. Will Last YOU a Lifetime Real Stag Handles, 3 9 per pair. Onrving Bet, with Real Stag Handles. British Government stamped, German aiiv slia]H(l blade, an illustration, hand forged Shear Sheffield Steel. Steel fork with wifely guard Win. Steel), unequalled In quality and finish.

THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Si DULCITONE Machell's Patent. A Portable Tuning-fork Piano. KEYS & TOUCH EXACTLY LIKE A GOOD PIANO. NO TUNING REQUIRED. and Tbe Dulcitone is a portable Musical Instrument on the lines of the Piano, but with Steel Forks instead of strings as sound producers. The tone, though not loud, has great sweetness and carrying power, and is effective both for solo playing and as an accompaniment to other instruments or the voice. t These qualities and its port- ability are amongst its chief recommendations.\" —Chambers's Journal, March, 1909. The unique qualities of the Dulcitone make it particularly well-suited (or use abroad, and it is also largely used in Infant Schools, and for teaching singing, and practising purposes. For Yachts, Motor Boats, Houseboats it is admirably adapted; while it makes a delightful companion at the coast or country, or in a sick-room to relieve the tedium of an illness. Mr. H. G. J. Drew, of Tasmania, writes on 1/8/11 : \" I have now to report the arrival of the Dulcitone. It is a beautiful little instrument; the tone is charming, and we are more and more delighted with it the more it is used. Altogether, I must say that its handsome appearance, its portability, and its beautiful tone appeal to us immensely.\" STYLE B.—With 3i Octavei. in Solid Mahogany (poliihed OASH. Chippendale), or in Solid Oak (fumed), complete with folding stand. Length, 28 ins. ; Breadth, 14 ins.; Height, 11 int.; o <f n Weight, 30-lb. (in packing caie. 60-lb.). - . - ■ STYLE R.—In Mahogany or Oak, with 4 Octavo, STYLE F.—In Mahogany or Oak, with 5 Octavei, £15 £18 CABRIOLE LEGS, as illustrated above, can be fitted to style R or F, instead of folding stand, for 20/ extra. Pactitig in strong, tin-lint J ccui far export, 20/ extra. SPECIAL For the coavenlence of clients abroad, we will. IT £S be ~~ __ I_~ remitted In addition to the price as above, carefully pack a OrrCR Dulcitone In a tin-lined cane, deliver on board \" w\" ■ freight, Insurance, and all charges (duty. If any, any of the usual shipping ports abroad. WRITE FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED PROEPE0TU8 Thomas Machell & Sons. 49 Great Western Road, GLASGOW.

82 THE STRAND MAGAZINE. is the only cheese known to contain the original or- ganic phosphates of the milk which to health.