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liv AD VERTJSEMENTS. ^N/VN/VV^XN^t^^^X^X^^S/VN^VV^^VN/VV^^VVN/^V^^^X^X^X^N^^^V^^^^^XVVS^A^^A/VVW^N/^V NICOLE FRERES' REGINA AND POLYPHON Established 1815. MUSICAL BOXES Slay over 1.000 Tunes, and delight everyiruuy. ■om the ' >p» i as, »>r any selections of Sac-red MUi Wonderfully brilliant in Tone, playintf to perfection any air* Husic. Most appropriate Hreuenis lor every occasion All ■!•■ ili i■•:. or please write for fully Illustrated. No. 'A Catalogue, free to renders of Tub Strand Magazine. Old Musical Iloxett and any Talking Machines. Phonograph*, etc.. repaired at our London Workshop* promptly and Moderately. EDISON'S PHONOGRAPHS, and Latest American Talking: Machine, THE Z0N0PH0NE. for which wo hold the sole right* for Great Britain - and Ireland. Agents appointed everywhere. SING'. TALK\".- PLAY'\". Youcan make your'own '.Records NICOLE FRERES, Ltd. (Established 1815). 21, ELY PLACE, HOLBORN CIRCUS, LONDON, E.C. QUITE NEW!!! NEW PATENT UNIFORM\" DRESS SUSPENDER. Solid Nichol-Sllver. STRONG AND ORNAMENTAL Will not injure the finest fabric. SOLD BY DRAPERS. In Gold, Silver, or Black. Tf any difficulty is found in procuring, send '.-I in -i inii- to B rough ton & Co., Nechells. Birmingham. i«M>M|^i/ia/<l,n)'^/i/M'M.M|/<|/il^i,>itri|lHlHl^MU>i,it|/i((M|/H.%'^/^H/V«#\\* I ALL STOUT PERSONS % Can Successfully Reduce Their Weight with - \" A.srxiAr»ii»osE.\" | PURE. PLEASANT. RELIABLE. J Large Bottlk, 818 (Post paid). > THE ANTIADIPOSE CO., 5 15, Hendon Road, Edmonton, LONDON. II II I ii i*** Player Navy ixture MM iii limy

AD VERTISEMENTS. lv CSGRSS olid ilver CHOICE and CHEAPNESS, WORTH and WEAR. The in..-! Beautiful Gift* for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTATIONS are obtainable from PEARCE & SONS, Silversmiths, Huddersfield. Their Pictorial List of High-Class Solid Silver Novelties at very lowest cash Quality price* will l>e sent post free to any reader of this Magazine. Guaranteed TH£ GIVERS OF GIFTS rnvonnm^nt effect a real wivina of money if thev buy the present from Messrs Pearee uovei niiiciit ^ ^^ o( llu,|,ien(noMi wfl(, take all rhdw and send all kcxhIs iKWt paid Hall Mark. g^ to any address in the Tinted Kingdom, and further guarantee to satisfy all customer* or return their cash. Telegraph: \"SILVER\" Budderttold. M» for|NFANTS,INVALIDSano theAGED. t \" IwKiHiiiniHr The folloaintj Utter is publithfd by special pcrmuston of the Russian Court. \"Balmoral Castle, \"Scotland, 25th Sept. \" Sir*, —Please forward to Bal- moral Castle one doren 2/3 Tine of BENGER S POOD for H.I Iff THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, addressed to Miss Coster. We have received the box ordered from Peterhoff. \"Yours truly. F. COSTER.\" Tbii delicious and highly nutritive Food is quite distinct from any other obtainable. It la ni-tirijiii-lu'd from others '■>* the ease with which It can !-■■ digested andah*orl«*d. Itt composition is well known to Medical Men, ami Is HH'ti'Vi-.: by them. Beng-r's Food Is sold In Tins by Chemists, Ac, everywhere. —— -I The Marvellous Restorative. HALL'S WINE, The beneficial effect of Hall's Wine on those who have suffered severe illness—e.g., Typhoid, Influenza—is marvellous; the improvement in their condition can be seen daily. IT POSITIVELY -CURE8 Sleeplessness, Anaemia, Neuralgia, Physical Exhaustion, Mental Fatigue. \"Union Mills, near Douglas, I^ol^L- Deal Sins. My sister had Influenza this spring, and she found your Hall's Wine wonderfully restoralive.—Yours truly, H. A. WQOLNORTH.\" 3s. and la. Bd. ., hottlc two sizes. SOLD BY LICENSED GROCERS, cHgMISTS, AND WINE MERCHANTS^

lvi AD VER TJSEMEMTS. TROTMANS BABY CARRIAGES are built upon approved scientific principles. Perfect in Comfort, Durable in Wear. Made in Hundreds of Elegant Styles. PRICES from 12 B to £12-12-0. 25% in Price Saved by Paying Cash 25% OVER 2CO CARRIAGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. EVERY CARRIAGE GUARANTEED SEAT) fVR FREE CATALOGUE. TROTMAN'S (Estab-1821), 196 HOLLOWAY RD., LONDON, N. What is Your Hobby ? FRETWORK. CARVING. BENT IRON WORK. POKER WORK. PHOTOGRAPHY. Whatever your favourite Kecreation may be you should Mk your Newia|tot for a copy of our Illustrated Weekly Pai>er, Hobbles. It will coat you only On* Penny, and It deals with all kinds of Home Work, 4c. A full-ased Original Fretwork or other Itowign is Given Away with each Oopy every week. HOBBIES LIMITED, \"• ^g^Lc*\"\"- \"Equal to many at SO/- pep 100.\" < CIGARS I 17/- per 100 ; 8/6 per 50, \\ Postage J.f. extra. \\ i Absolutely the best cigars of their kind (Mexican) ever 5> ^placed on the English market. To test their quality we i /will send 3 for 1/-, post paid, together with samples of/ £ the finest Cigarettes possible to obtain (price of cigarettes, # »f 4/- per 100). We are a little out of pocket in sending ^ € these samples, our object being to bring these high-class € ' goods before the readers of The Strand Afagazine. Our v C experience has proved to us that where they are tried they ^ 5 find great favour, and orders are sure to result. j 5 Send jus I/-, and you will receive these Samples by return. / ISMALLMAN ft CO.. Cigar Merchants, Moor Street, \\ C Birmingham. Established 1876. '. /vVVVVi'^ll|^'l'l'''-'l\"v^-'>'1i'l1''*''l-,|';'' ''.-'..■>.*.,'..'yi,'r.,'.,'i.\"C INTEMPERANCE CURED. This can be done with or without patient's knowledge. Send me a itamp and I will tell you how. Send no money.—Address in confidence, Mrs. A. R. (Room 8), 195, Oxford Street, W. ^a ° »i v> \\>cc \\W. , a,. . A full - sized large bottle will be sent, Carriage Paid, on receipt of 4s. by P.O.O. at 114-116, Southampton Row, London, W.C. DE LA RUE & CO.'S FOUNTAIN PENS. Designed to Suit all Tastes & Requirements. Hade throughout in their own Workshops. TJJf TO* \" T> U! T.. TaT! S IV \" (Patented), A FOUNTAIN PEN -aTL XU Mr MU M-d X ■»> >V XN WITH SHUT-OFF VALVE. WC ORDINARY faaaaaMaaaaeeilMaa.■■■—ia.—a——— —Mfc aeiaaaaaf EXTRA IC C /O ^^=SSH ■ LARGE, |0 0 WITH K-CARAT GOLD PEN, IRIDIUM-POINTED. Writs! Instantly and Continuously, and may be carried in any position without fear of leakage. THE \"NOTA BENE\" 5- STYLO OR FLUID PENCIL (Patented). 5/- The Stylo may be considered the HANDIEST OF ATX WRITING INSTRUMENTS, as It Is always ready for use without adjustment, and may be carried in aay position without fear of leakage.

AD VER TISEMENTS. Ivii SANDRINGHAM\" Silver-Plated TEA & COFFEE SET. Carriage Free. rj This elegant and fashionable Best Electro-plated and full size Tea and Coffee Set nh. carefully packed, carriage free for i\\0.0. 19/6. Tea Pot only, 6/6 (postage 6d.). Our Wonderful Brighton Silver- plated full si/e Tea and Coffee Set, 4 pieces, 14/9 (carriage i/-X | Illustrated List Sent on Request. Illustrated Bargain Ctata- lotrues of Furniture Kod- steads. Carpet*, Hearth- ruipt, Ta h 1p Li u«i ,Ou rtaiui. 4f„ post free, If mentioning strand Stop. Jtiiias No. while writiug. Cheques and P.O.b payable to J F. H0DC80N & S0N8, * Manufacturers. Importers and Merchants, Woodaley Road, Leeds. You simply turn on the Gas— The Self = Lighter Ignites. BUY THE ONLY GENUINE SELF-LIGHTER. The enormous success is proved by the volume of our sales. Under the advice of the strongest scientific minds of Europe we have expended large sums of money and research to produce the most perfect self-lightina agent. Our customers receive the benefit of all improvements. Our strong pateni position has enabled us to suppress the many imperfect, unreliable, infringing devices constantly offered. Send 3s. lor the only perfect, reliable self-Lighter adapted to all standard Burners. THE GAS SELF-LIGHTING CO., Ltd., 130, Queen Victoria Street, E.C. leieeramt- Spongelct, London.* Telephone Ho.—5206 Bank. Smoke Tortoise-Shell Mixture X lb. Tins, 1/8. Dr. ANDREW WILSON, F.R.S.E., &c, says:-\"It is an absolutely pure tobacco, and makes a cool and fragrant smoke.\" JEWSBURY & BROWN'S ORIENTAL TOOTH PASTE World-Wide Sale. For nearly a Century the Approved Denti- frice. Pots, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6c!. Write the I $ How I t0 I Obtain Ia I Good | Bicycle. Eadie Manfg. Co. Ltd., Redditch. i

Iviii AD VERT1SEMENTS. ofT«ri the ffraateit opportunities (or »<irariccm*iu to-day. We cut Uacli anyone at home by mail to or to le.ir-i TKLBTUOJIT, TMLMHAPB.?, ELKCTHIC EUlbwiT*. MuBnM LIUMT [!f«. t.l » ilU. ll)M -.., ^tf 'II ,0 Ma.; EVurifKKiti.'cu, s^ M. n. ,,, ,1 1 Hi* ,'. I I'... \\.' \"ATLAS\" LOCKSTITCH MACHINE QQ ^* \" Equal In rise and quality ^* \" to any machine. Four ywri gunmntee. To ensure Kitwfaotion, machine §ent on rwoipt of r*. P.O. write for Terms. Deaiffnu. and Siimples of Work.-*tl»« 8«w- Intf Machine Co.. Iftflc. High Street. Cimden Town. London ; or 63. Seven Sisten Road, and 14. Hiiih Road. Rilburn. */- I WHAT WILL IT BUY? (V- ONE SHILLING ONLY ~V| will liriiiK you Samples of our •Hon lino Specialities. Soap. Toilet Powder, • nd Permanent HAIR CURLER. HONELINE SOAP CO.. 51. Kell»*t Rrf.. Hrl^fnn. «.W. \"HOW TO BECOME STRONG.\" A COMPLETE HOME GYMNASIUM Prof. D. L. DOWD'B HEALTH EXERCISER. \" The ' KxiTi-isui- la without any doubt the t\" -i thinginthemarket,\"—DioLKWis. M.D. lOO.OuOinuao. Circular,40illu8trationfl,free. PHYSICAL CULTURE SCHOOL,?, Mount field Gardnr, TUNKIUDOK WKLLS. (JjT A'ote change of addrwt \"^i' ASTHMA Sufferer* find Hlnbtmans A«(hm« Reliev.r nvulunble. ThoM who trr it onr. . ' RELIEVER rerommend it to theirfriendfl. It in - 1 f ... it> rO . t it ImmedlHte. und ' II privc. . n i . f.i, t .,,„ i.. per tin frnm all Ohi-ml-ts. orpntit free. li.. from 3. HINKSMAN. OHUTK. N.B. '» free trial iwrkrt TEST IT BY TRYING IT. \"BRISTOL\" MARKING INK. SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS. FOR MARKING LINEN, COTTOX, S/LKS. Etc. Sold by all Chemists, I/-; or post free of the Proprietor, FRANCIS T. SANDERS, SUTTON, SURREY. THE\"MULTUM n TEA INFUEER.

AD VERTISEMENTS. lix L. & C. HARDTMUTH'S KOH-I-NOOR PENCILS, The Standard of Pencil Luxury. > Sharpen to a fine point and do not exasperate by brealc- '•-. ing off. The leads y aresmjoth, durable, and wear away with use and not by snapping. The quality never varies. In 17 decrees for all pur- poses. Of Staiioners and Artists Colourmen, etc. A Boon to Cigar Smokers! L. A C. HARDTMUTH,12 Golden Lane. LONDON, B.C. EVEN THE BEST CF US have to snout -ril-i^'Htri fie ml«!«t \"frifiin'nl >M'7Jis(.tMTra- d« or IIIDI-UV, nr..n flit* r t'i ..... ..... e* ni t-v ry-»i«y Hi.-, nun even C ie Bost oi uscilcll rul.l, i-iiiltinct cliiliH, • U- . whluli II I «>I - th, Best oi us . .:iy ]» ust BE ,. .<! MHM • I...IK r..|iMNiiie THANKf Ul* for ,. .|iMNiiieuc.a. Even GERAIDEL'S PASTILLES the real remedy for coucta. colda. mid lung troubles. Biz Dozen In a Tuba for is. 1 Id. Q( all Chemists. Tfafaadfe <&ntie6tment. SAVE MONEY. SAVE LABOUR. REDUCE your COAL BILLS 25% PREVENT DUST and FILTH in your HOMES by using — ARKINSTALLS' Patent \"Simplex\" Sanitarp CINDER SIFTER (With Circular Motion) and DUST BIN Combined. For SIMPLICITY, DURABILITY and ECONOMY, We challenge the WORLD. Hundreds of MEDICAL MEM, PROFESSIONAL MEM, CLERGYMEN, and thousands of the GEKERAL PUBLIC Attest their IM THE HOME. MADE IN THREE SIZES:—

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AD VERTISEMENTS. lxi TAKE XAREofyourEYES It Ib impossible to talce too much care of one'* eyes, and those who value their eyesight will do well to send to BTEPHES GREEN. 210. Lambeth Road. London, for a little book \"How j to Preserve the Eyesight.\" which tells the story of a care for all troubles of the eves, eyelashes, and evelidB. SINGLETON'S EYE OINTMENT has proved it* virtues during 300 years, and it may be obtained of all chemists and store*, in ancient pedestal pots for 2/- each. NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS Direct from the makers Sat* SO i*r cent. We are now supplying the I'uMic direct with SINGLE PAIRS AT FACTORY PRICES. D.iign Itook fust Free. Send Post-card, C. Department. Q. HARDY & CO., Lace Curtain Manufacturers, City Buildings, Nottingham. CHARMING PICTURES There is no m.. redelightfulnrt than CRYSTOLEUM PAINTING with ALSTONS MEDIUMS without Sandpapering, to which 45 Medal* have been awarded. Easily learnt, highly appreciated, and no previous art training needed. New Book of Instructions, 1/-. GlasFe*, Photograph*, and all requisites supplied. Write for Price List and Particulars of Alston's New Method. ALSTON. QRIMSHAW STREET, BURNLEY. TO SKIN SUFFERERS To got rid of any form of eczema or skin d can be cured of an ordinary cold, merely write to the Antexema Co^ 83, Castle Road. I^ondon. N.W, They will post to you per return. In plain wrapper, an interesting treatise on the skin, and a as quickly aa you . the Anlexer will post to you isc on the skin, am Free, Trial Sample ot \" ANTEXEMA.\" You will then ' see how wonderfully \"ANTEXEMA\" act*, and how immediate is the relief from itching and burning. p §*■■■■ I \" ANTEXEMA\" is sold by Chemist* and Store*, rtlrr < ice 1/H, or post free from us for 1/3. Free Gifts for Everyone Send in for one of my Expanding Rings, and receive in addition, as an advertisement, a beautiful Gold Wire Initial Breastpin, any letter. Solid 14 carat Filled Gold Expanding Ring. 1/7. Solid Gold, 3/- Wlll nt any finger. Name engraved on Heart, FREE. Also to introduce his Gold Wire Specialities, HARRIS, the American Wire King, is presenting his customers with a

AD VERTJSEMENTS. For Christmas! A Wernicke \"Elastic\" Book=Case Is a sensible, helpful, desirable present for anyone. It encourages the building up of a library, promoting education in the home. It cares for the books you have, be they few or many. Made in units or sections its capacity can be increased as your library grows. The case always fits the books—is never too large or too small. It is the only book-case ever made that meets all the require- ments of a growing library. It is small enough for ten or large enough for ten thousand books—is always complete, but never finished. It is practical, com- pact, handsome. Made in sizes and designs especially adapted to the home. Whether _ you purchase or not, call and see the book-case—we are glad to show it and it may prove a revelation to you. If you cannot call send for our Illustrated No. 5 Booklet, men- tioning Strand Magazine, which will be sent pet return post. T14AC TIJPNFI? (Leicester) 44, HOLBOtfN VIADUCT, BRADFCRD, BIRMINGHAM, LEICESTER, LONDON, aad LIVERPOOL. EX. Since the Intro- duction of this Queenly Fabric IT HAS Reigned Supreme THIS world-famed Velvo x teen can only be obtained direct from LEWIS S in Market Street, Manchester, who will forward a large box of PATTERNS of nil I he new shades for the Season SObT FREE on aniilica tion. Fast Pile. Fast l»yed. r.vury Inch Guaranteed. lia dre« should wear badly, or be in any respect faulty. Lew !■'■ will Given New ]>raw for nothing at all. and nay the full 1 ■'.■■! lor making and trimming. This quality is sold by the lle*t l>mpern at 3'6. I -. and 6/6 n yard, hut Lewis's Manufac- ture this Velveteen themselves and ■<■ I it direct to the Public at 2/- a yard. 8EAS0NABLE DRESS FABRICS ■WONDERFUL VALUE. FOR PATTERNS. Pl&ite mention Straico Maqazisf and addrett— LEWIS'S, K MANCHESTER. it EDISON BELL PHONOGRAPHS. GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Season I 001-2. 15/

AD VKRTISEMENTS. lxiii REAL STAFFORDSHIRE CHINA AT FACTORY PRICES. . WE OFFER FREE to every aiinlicant mentioning this Magazine a copy of our new fine Art Catalogue, with coloured pliitet illustrAting our Litest uml nio^t beautiful productions in Tea. Breakfast, and Dinner Services, &c. The book it a work of art, and the prices are a revelation to purchiijtern, SHALL WE SEND YOU ONE P It iinludc* Tea Services from 4 3. carriage paid. I'mii.T Services from 12/-. cai rtasje pnld. No one should buy China Ware be ore getting this handsome Catalogue. Write to us tor a copy to-day. Bazaar Crates a Speciality. STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY CO., ■ 3, Ayshford St., Longton, stall's. Pat. Sept. 25, 1895. AGENTS WANTED. A TURKISH BATH AT HOME. A CHEAT PHYSiCIAH .ay.: \"75\"/. of all disease, are earned by the pore, becoming cloned, thu. shutting up in the blood the volmm and impurities which Nature intended they should eliminate.\"—Da Ekamu'S W ilsos. THE CENTURY BATH CABINET opens the pores and sweats all the poisons out of the blood, leaving it pure and healthy. THE PATENTED FEATURES are the four top flare, which regulate the temperature at the will of the lather. » e have imitators, but not oi. this point. PRICES 25/- to 70'-. r-rirr ' Buyers: 7 8 BOOK of aiMce and formulas. h KI\" h On re.i> est: l» oklets, \" Health. Strength, Hygiene,' I !■■»*» an,| ■■ pntkswn hy of Health and Beauty. Write to-day for Catalogue No. 9, mentioning Strasd Mao. CENTURY THERMAL BATH CABINET, Ltd., Dent 9. 203. Regent Street. London, W. PHOSFERINE The Greatest of all Tonics. \"GREAT BENEFIT. FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS SHALL MAKE IT KNOWN kl EVERY OPPORTUNITY.\" Mr. GEO. W. WILDING, Wyndham House, Banbury Road, Brackley, Norlliamploiish.re, writes: \" Vou will be pleased to know that 1 ha\\c loundgreat benefit from taking your Phosferiiie, : nd for the good o( others shall make it known at every opportunity.\" Will you kindly send to Mrs. W. J. Carpenter a small bottle, stamps enclosed ?—October 7th, 1901. Phosferine is an unfai'ing remedy for Neuralgia, Nervous Dyspepsia, Anaamla, Brain-fag, Degression, Impoverished Blood, Rheumatism, Sleeplessness. Indigestion, Influenza, Nervous Head- aches, Debility, and all disorders con- sequent upon a reduced state of the nervous system. No other Medicine has received such absolute proof of its extraordinary properties in restoring Shattered Con- stitutions, and in giving back to the prematurely aged New Life and Energy.

AD VERTISEMENTS. \\ A REMARKABLE OFFER i £ The following Special Offer la made by **•«■££&' J \" Modern Aatrology \" to the readers of TH» »TB AMD. A TEST HOROSCOPE FOR ONE SHILLING. S £ This unique offor is maiie to advertise \" Moders Astbolooy,\" ^ > and prove to all sceptics that Astrology lsatrue Mience. - 5 To convinco everyone that wo have confidence in our ability to - S give a reliable TEST Horoscope, we will refund the money sent r 5 to us if the Horoscope is not true. # 5 Send a Postal Order for one Shilling, or M stamps with the f < time. date. sex. and place of birth, but if you do not know tie j C hour of your birth, send the date. *c, and we will satisfy you. J | Address 8., EDITOR \" MODERN ASTROLOCY,\" i 9, Lyncroft Gardens, West Hampstead, LONDON, N.W. £ \\ Mow Ready, \"Everybody's Astrology,\" la. j HARBUTT'S PLASTICINE FOR MODELLING AT HOME, & BETTER THAN BRICKS FOR BUILDING I A most delightful Amusement and Study for Young People. Complete Outfit boxes at 7/3 and 2110 pott free. Fully Illustrated Instruction Book, \" How to use Plasticine,\" 7d. MONEY RETURNED if not satisfied. WM. HARBUTT, A.R.C.A., Bathampton, Bath. Dept. B.l. THE PROBLEM SOLVED. CHICKENS ALL THE YEAR ROUND BY USING CHAMPION INCUBATORS. The Champion Incu- bator has now been before the world over 20 years and has achieved a reputation which eclipses all com- petitors. We supply the world with Incu- bators, and all who use our machines ac- knowledge them to be without a rival. Since their introduction no other Incubator maker in the world has been awarded a pmc at any show at which our apparatus have been entered for competition BEWARE OP WORTHLESS IMITATIONS. Hearson s Patent CHAMPION FO8TER MOTHERS. POULTRY CRAMMING MACHINE8, And other Poultry Appliances, Testimonials Hatching 100 per cent. Illustrated Price List, one stamp. CHAS. HEARSON & CO., Ltd., \"Y\" Department, 235, REGENT ST., LONDON, W. MASTERS' famous SIX PRIZE MEDAL Watches m )SIX-PRIZE-MEDAL^ 30/-SILVERWATCH7 \\ TheRe«d.W.J.SAVILLE, / ' \\ ENGLISH MISSIONARY, NEW GUINEA,

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Jxvi At) VERTISEMEHTS. RUPTURE WAS CURED. A TESTIMONIAL FROM SCOTLAND. In the early part of 1901 Mr. William Kidd, of Glenfoudland, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was attracted by the newspaper announcement that Dr. W. S. RICE, Dept. (I.), 9, Stonecutter Street, London, E.G., had perfected a new and marvellous cure for rupture. Mr. Kidd beg.m treatment immediately, and was cured so completely as to upset all former theories regarding the cure of rupture. Glenfoudland, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, N.B., August 22nd, 1901. Dr. Rice, Dear Sir,—It gives me great pleasure to bear testimony as to the efficacy of your treatment for the cure of rupture. When your advertisement came into my hands I had every confidence it was what I wanted, and I have not been disappointed. From the moment I applied the treatment I have never seen or felt the rupture; I could go an /where or do anything without feeling the pain I had almost constantly before. Nothing could give me greater pleasure than to be helpful to my fellow-sufferers, and you are at liberty to use this letter in any way you may think best calculated to induce others afflicted with rupture to avail themselves of your valuable remedy. Yours truly, WM. KIDD. This letter concerning the cure of rupture is worthy of publication, since there are thousands of people who honestly believe they cannot be cured. Write to Dr. RICE, and he will send you a Free Sample of this wonderful treatment, and a series of books explaining rupture and its cure. It is a home cure, painless, harmless, and wi.hout operation or an hour's lost time from \\voik. It cures man, woman, or child; and if you are ruptured do not neglect this notice of the Rice method of cure. Write to the above address for Free Sample and books, and write to-day.

AD VERTJSEMENTS. Ixvu 50,000 ARE YOU AFFLICTED WITH RHEUM A TISM ? If so, why not try \" Gloria Tonic,\" a remedy which has cured men and women in every locality who^ have suffered almost Ijeyond human endurance? Mr. L. ] in ;ney, 3, Well Lane, Bridlington, alter suffering for 27 years, 1 as t.-een entirely cured through the use of *'Gloria Tonic.\" M«u*4ft] men have found the grandest results from its use. Dr. Qmniero, of the University of Vene- zuela, speaks of its grand medicinal value and merits through personal use. It cured Mr. J. E. Smith, of Worksop Manor, Notts, who suffered for many months. It cured Mrs. H. Hester, of Wei ton. near Daventry, who has heen a martyr to Rheumatism. I herewith submit for j your consideration the ! names of a few people in *§ London, England, Scot- land, Ireland, and Wales who have l>een entirely CURED through its use : Mr. J. Holden, 28, Angles Road, Sireatham, S.W. ; Mrs. G. Hiron, 19, Stanley Road, Queen's Road, Bat- tersea, S.W. ; Mrs. J. Noble, 16, Forty Acre Lane, Canning Town, E. ; Mrs. J. Russell, 288, Kilburn Lane, W. ; Mrs. T. L. Bosisto. 110, Grimsworth Road, Wandsworth: Mr. T. Marsh, 190, Bury' New Road, Whitefield, Manchester; Mrs. A. Spence, Elmton, Wiggtnhall, Watford ; Mr. E. E. Cook, 258, Ana >y Road, Hull; Mrs. West, The Club, Surbiton, Surrey; Mr, E. Varley, 22, Thornville Terrace, Burley Kields, Leeds; Mrs. M, Fallon, Bally truckle, W'.iu-rf^rd ; Mr. J. Carter, Cappagh, Aughrim, Wick; Mrs. J. Wcnn, 3, Bow Road, Auchtermuchty; Mr. E. Jolly's, 3(, Francis Street, Dowlais; Mr. L. Leyshon, 2, Gwindy Terrace, Penirechwyih, Swansea; Mrs. Sanderson, 22, Weat Park Road, Newport, Mo 1. ; Mr. G. Maclcay, Embro, Dornoch, Sutherland, N.B. I could mention hundreds of similar instan :es where \" Gloria Tonic ' has given the greatest satisfaction, these heing only a few of hundreds of testimonials of recent date which I now have, and I can offer no better proof of what \" Gloria Tonic* has accomplished. It is an honest remedy, and every d^lay in adopting its use is certainly an injustice to yourself. N J f l ^ £ —No mutter what your form of Rheumatism is, write me to-day, and by return post you will receive a trial package of \" Gloria Toni< a booklet, and other interesting literature on Rheumatism, FREE. Your Chemist can obtain \" Gloria Tonic \" from all London wholesalers, or direct. Address all communications to JOHN A. SMITH (Dept. 1,000), 6 and 7, Stonecutter Street, London. E.G. A Wonderful invention for the RHEUMATISM CURED BY A REMEDY THAT YOU MAY TRY WITHOUT SPENDING A PtNNY. CORED MANY CASES OF 30 &J YEARS' STANDING As supplied to the War Office for the Wounded from South Africa. Th3 O'CONNOH EXTENSION Co.'s PATENT APPLIANCES Enable thosewith Shortened Limbs and Weak Ankles todispense with Un- sightly Instruments; lowearOrdinaryShoes; andtolooklikeotherpeople. DIPL0M1 for GOLD MEDAL, Victorian Era Exhibition 1807; Alsn HIGHEST AWARDS Paris Industrial Exhi- bition. 1895: and Chicago Exhibition, 1893. Address — The O'CONNOR EXTENSION Co., Surgical Appliance Makers to His Majesty's Government, 2. BLOOMSBURY ST., OXFORD ST.. LONDON. W.C. PAMPHLET FREE on mentioning The Strand Magazine. -~ Does A Typewriter

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AD VERTISEMENTS. Ixix To the Subscribers of the . . CHRISTMAS NUMBER . . OF . . THE STRAND MAGAZINE I.—INDIA PRINTS. Arrangements have been made that all Subscribers of THE STRAND MAGAZINE may possess themselves of specially printed India Prints of ten of the most celebrated works of the late Sir EUWIN LANDSEER, R.A., and two by the late Madame ROSA BONHEUR, at a nominal cost of ^o|-. Three of the subjects can be obtained for 2O/-, or six for 4o/-. The publishers' price for these India Prints was ^39 18s., so they will cost you less than one-tenth of the original amount. II.—ENGRAVINGS PRINTED BY HAND ON PLATE PAPER. Similar arrangements have been made for the supply of the same subjects (as per list below), printed by hand on plate paper, and originally published at Fourteen Guineas, at the following nominal prices, viz., io/- for three, ao/- for six, and 35/- for the full set of twelve. III.—ORDINARY PRINTS. Arrangements have also been made to supply Ordinary Prints of these subjects at the following nominal price, viz., 5/- for three, io/- for six, and 17/6 for the full set of twelve. The prices above will include careful packing in a box and free carriage to all parts of the World. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SUBJECTS :— Ten of the best works of the late Sir EDWIN LANDSEER, R.A., as follows :— I. The Monarch of the (lien. 6. Dignity and Impudence. 3. The Challenge. 7. Time of Peace. 3. The Sanctuary. 8. Time of War. 4. High Life. 9. Wild Cattle. 5. Low Life. io. Red Deer. Sizes averaging 36 inches by 26 inches. And Two of the chef d'oeuvres of the late Madame ROSA BONHEUR, viz. :— n. Ploughing. 13. Returning from the Horse Fair. Sizes averaging 48 inches by 34 inches. INSTRUCTIONS.—In order to obtain these Works it will be necessary to cut out and sign the Form below, and to send it with remittance to our Art Department, National Art Society, 10, Lancaster Place, Strand, London, W.C, Please forward as soon as possible the following : ................................ India Prints. Engravings, .................................... Ordinary Prints, for which I enclose P.O.O. value Address Date

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THE STRAND MAGAZINE. Contents lor December, 1901. Frontispiece: \"OVER THE ROCKS WAS THRUST OUT AN EVIL YELLOW FACE.\" PAOS 603 THE HOUND OK THE BASKERVILLES. By A. Conan Doyle. Chapter IX. illustrations by Sidney Paget. 613 MR. WILLIAM GILLETTE AS SHERLOCK HOLMES. By Harold J. Shepstone.. Illustrations from Photographs. 622 THE NEW ACCELERATOR. By H. G. Wells, lllustrat.ons by Alfred Pearse. 631 THE LAST STAND OK THE DECAPODS. By Frank T. Buli.en, E.R.G.S. Illustrations by A. Twidle. 641 AT SUNWICH PORT. By W. W. Jacobs. Chapters XIV. and XV. Illustrations by Will Owen. 649 A HUNDRED YEARS AGO—1801. By Alfred Whitman. Illustrations from Old Prints. 656 LORD BEDFN'3 MOTOR. By J. B. Harris-Buri.and. Illustrations by C. J. Staniland, R.I. 664 THE PLANTERS AND THE RATS. By Phil Robinson. Illustrations by J. A. Shepherd. 670 BABY-GIRL. By Winifred Graham. Illustrations by W. S. Stacey. 676 FRENCH HUMOROUS ARTISTS. By Marie A. Belloc. Illustrated by Facsimiles. 683 REPENTED. By Mrs. Newman. Illustrations by Paul Hardy. 696 FOR LUCK ! By Lewis Perry. Illustrations from Photographs. 700 THE HOUSE UNDER THE SEA. By Max Pemberton. Chapters I., II., HI. and IV. Illustrations by A. Forestier. 714 A CEMETERY FOR ANIMALS. By Edouard Charles. Illustrations from Photographs. 721 THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED. By L T. Meade and Robert Eu=tacb. Illustrations by Gordon Browne, R.B.A. 735 A PARLOUR SEANCE WITH DAVID DEVANT. By E. T. Sachs. Illustrations from Photos. 744 THE WRAITH OF REDSCAR. By Bernard Hamilton. Illustrations by S. H. Vedder. 757 EDWIN'S RAZOR. By Angelina Brown. Illustrations from Photographs. 761 THE GUIDING HAND. By Owen Oliver. Illustrations by Claude A. Shepperson, R.I. 767 COLONEL RANKIN'S ADVERTISEMENT. By Raymond Rayne. Illustrations by W. D. Almond, R.I. 777 THE NEW MUSKETRY PRACTICE AT ALDERSHOT. By Albert H. Broadwell. Illustiations from Photographs by A. J. Johnson. 783 THE WRONG PRINCESS. A Fairy Story for Children. By R. E. Vernede. Illustrations by H. R. Millar. 792 THE MOST SENSATIONAL MOTOR RIDE. By Winston Spencer. Illustrations from Photographs. 796 CURIOSITIES. Illustrations from Photographs. AfSS. and Drawings must be submitted at the tnvner's risk, ami the Editor will not guarantee their safety, though when stamps are inclosed he wilt endeavour to return them. MSS. should be typewritten. The Strand Magazine, including Christmas Double Number, wilt be fonvarded direct from the Offices of'George jYnvnes, Ltd., to any fart 0/ the world, post free, for one year, on receipt of ys. 6d. Cases for bindinf any volume of The Strand Magazine may be obtarneii to order front Booksellers for is., or first free for is. yi., direct from the Office. Cbe '.Sllenburys Foods. A PROGRESSIVE DIETARY, suited to the growing digestive powers. Young Infants thrive and sleep well, and are contented and happy, being saved from the disorders and digestive troubles common to those fed on farinaceous foods, condensed milk, or even cow's milk. A\\iIH Food No. I. A\\ilK Food No. 2. A\\alted Food No. 3. From birth to three months ol age. — From three to six months. — From six months and upwards. Pamphlet on Infant Feeding and Management FREE. Allen & Hanburys Ltd., LSEicS&t. London.

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AD VERT1SEMEMTS. Ixxix THE PIANOLA. AN EDUCATOR AND HOME ENTERTAINER. The PIANOLA is an Instrument by means cf which anyone can play the Piano. THE following extract is taken from \" By the Way \" column in the London Globe of 23rd Octobei last:— Time, 1910—Little Boy (rushing into mother's room}--\" Oh, mother! Come quick ! There's a man downstairs playing a piano with his hands !\" The significance of the above quotation is apparent. It indicates more forcibly than any direct statement how the Pianola is revolutionizing modern piano-playing. It fills a place in the home which nothing else can fill. This is true of the present day, but ten \\ears hence the Pianola will occupy an even more prominent position in the wor'd of music. The joke will still remain an exaggeration, however. We do not desire, and it would be foolish to expect to achieve, the complete elimination of hand -playing. Many people will still learn to play by hand, but the ordinary method will be by means of the Pianola. It will be the usual and universally recognised means of pla> inir the piano, and even those who play by hand will call in its aid for compositions beyond their repertory. A moment's Consideration will show anyone that there is nothing surprising in the advance THE PIANOLA U making in the sphere of music as an educator and entertainer. Like other great inventions it is bound to exert a far-reaching and beneficial influence.

Ixxx AD VERT1SEMEMTS. THE PIANOLA. To play the pianoforte with anything like proficiency necessitates practising many hours daily in order to give the fingers the necessary mechanical dexterity. Even the greatest professional pianists have to devote six or seven hours a day to finger training, i.e. to the purely hard work of piano playing. The difficulties of technic often cause the emotional side to suffer, and thus one's performances become dry and uninteresting. The time formerly spent in becoming technically skilled may now be devoted to gaining a knowledge of the greatest masterpieces, and the secret of musical culture lies in being familiar with the great masters. The only thing that makes music worth listening to is expression, and with THE PIANOLA'S aid expression is one's sole aim, as the technic is always correct. No other instrument has ever been produced which, while providing the technic, was yet subject to the will of the player so that the rendition would bear the impress of his individuality. THE PIANOLA renders with absolute correctness all the pianoforte literature of the world, and is in that respect greater than the finest musician. THE PIANOLA is endorsed by every musician of prominence, including the world's greatest pianists. It is not only endorsed, but has been selected for private use by— Mme. EMMA CALVE. EMIL SAUER. JOSEF HOFMANN. HAROLD BAUER. JEAN DE RESZKE. Mme. QADSKI, and others. Paderewski ordered a second Pianola for his Switzerland home six months after the first one had been sent to his Paris residence. IQNACE J. PADEREWSKI. MORIZ ROSENTHAL. ERNEST VON DOHNANYI. OSSIP QABRILOWITCH. Mme. FANNY BLOOMFIELD ZEISLER. Owners of Pianolas are enthusiastic in its approval. The following; excerpts are representative of the letters we receive. The writers' names are omitted, but the original letters will gladly be shown to anyone desiring to see them. —«T PIANOLA In use with Upright Piano. '' The Pianola arrived in safety on Saturday, and the result of an experience of its ability—for one can really use no other word—is in the highest degree satisfactory. The in- ventors and the producers are conferring a boon on all lovers of the beautiful in placing at disposal such a means of render- ing fine music in a manner really worthy of the composer. Thank- ing you for your attention, and assuring you that your wonderful instrument is in the hands of one who appreciates it.\" \" I had the treat of hearing the Pianola this morning. Yes, it is a marvellous instrument, and you have fully realised a dream hitherto impossible. To all ardent lovers of music your invention opens the paradise.

AD VERT1SEMENTS. Ixxxi THE PIANOLA. \" I do not know who the inventor is, or is it the effort of several which has produced such a result ? But, at any rate, to one and all who have had a share in the creation of such a marvel should be given a token of full gratitude by all those who were, from some cause or other, condemned never to have the rapture of rendering music as they feel it. The greatest possible success should be yours. \" I am no artist, no public man, nothing in fact which can justify my writing to you in such a strain, but I love music with all my might, and it is because I fully realise the price- less value of your invention that I cannot restrain my admiration.\" \" I have now had one of your Pianolas for three months, and my only regret is that I did not buy one three years ago when I first heard one played. I did not then, however, appreciate the educational scope and artistic possibilities of your marvellous invention. With its aid I find that I am rapidly becoming acquainted with the more difficult master- pieces of pianoforte music which my limited technique had prevented me from even attempting to study, and which I could hear only too seldom at expensive pianoforte recitals. I find also that my appreciation of fine playing is enormously enhanced by knowing the music so intimately, while music within my own capacity of execution is rendered infinitely easier to learn through familiarity with the finished render- ing on your instrument. \" Owing to the elastic quality of the pneumatic touch my piano has been in no way injured, and has now improved by l>eing played on with the Pianola, while the ease with which the machine can be wheeled away and readjusted forms a strong additional point in its favour. \" I find a considerable characteristic English prejudice against your invention, but only amongst those who have not heard it played, or have heard it played badly. Alike for those who can and those who cannot play the piano I consider the Pianola indispensable. You are at liberty to make any use you pleass of this disinterested expression of my enthusiastic opinion of your invention.\" Pianola In use with Grand Piano. THE QUESTION OF PURCHASING A PIANOLA IS AN IMPORTANT ONE TO EVERY OWNER OF A PIANO. You have a piano in your home. You have invested a large amount of money in its purchase, certainly more than the instrument would be worth merely as an article of furniture. You may he able to play or you may not—in either case there are undoubtedly many selections which you would like to play, but are unable to. This is not because the music is not in the pi.ino, but because you are technically unskilled—your ringers do not \"know the notes.\" The only way to get full value out of your piano is to secure a Pianola. It will enable you or any member of your family to play any pianoforte composition ever written, and to play wilh expression. Every pianoforte composition ever composed may be played with the Pianola, and by subscribing to our Circulating Library owners of our instruments are able for a small yearly payment to have access to our immense stock of music rolls. The Price of a Pianola is ,£65, and if desired it may be had on the instalment system. If you will call at our showrooms we shall be happy to play the Pianola to you whether or not you have any intention of buying. Should you, however, be unable to call, please write for a copy of Catalogue F, our latest issue. THE ORCHESTRELLE COMPANY, 225 Regent Street, London, W. THE PIANOLA IS SOLD AT NO OTHER ADDRESS IN LONDON. AGENTS IN ALL PRINCIPAL TOWNS.

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xcn AD VER21SEMENTS. 1 LIFE IS NOT GIVEN US FOR THE MERE SAKE OF LIVING, BUT ALWAYS WITH AN ULTERIOR AIM.' -THOMAS CARLYLE. If you had all the KNOWLEDGE, HONOUR, WEALTH, or the highest social position of this world at your command, you must be measured by the HEART, which should be HUMBLE, HONEST, and KIND, for this is NOBILITY of MAN. NOBLE EXAMPLES SET BY THE GREAT AND GOOD DO NOT DIE I 'The first test of a truly great man Is his humility.'—Ruskla. ' It is very characteristic of the late Prince Consort—a man himself of the purest mind, who powerfully impressed and influenced others by sheer force of his own benevolent nature— when drawing up the conditions of the annual prize to be given by Her Majcsly at Wellington College, to determine that it should Ix; awarded Not to the Cleverest Boy, nor the most Bookish Boy, nor to the most Precise, Diligent, and Prudent Boy, but to the Noblest Boy, to the Boy who should show the most Promise of becoming a Large-Hearted, High- Motived Man.'—SMILES. As Time rolls his ceaseless course, Christmas after Christmas comes round, and we Imd our joys and sorrows left behind ; so we will build up the beings that we are. THE THINGS WE LOVE, THE CHRISTMAS CAROL. 4 The drying up a single Tear has more of honest fame than Shedding Seas of Gore.' WHAT MAKES A HAPPY CHRISTMAS 7-HEALTH AND AND THOSE WHO LOVE US. What Higher Aim can Man attain than Conquest over Human Pain ? EVERY TRAVELLING TRUNK AND HOUSEHOLD OUGHT TO CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF END'S < FRUIT SALT/ // is not too much to say thai its merits have been published, tested, and approved li.'erally from Fole to Pole, and that its cosmopolitan popularity to-Jay presents one of ihe most signal illustrations oj commercial enterprise to be found in our trading tecords. IMPORTANT to all Leaving Home for a Change.-Don't BO without a Bottle of ENO'8 -FRUIT SALT.' 1 IT PREVENTS any OVER-ACID slate of the BLOOD. It should I* KEPT in EVERY BED- ROOM and TRAVELLER'S HAG in readiness for any emergency. Be careful to avoid rash, acidulated Salines, and use ENO'S ' FRUIT SALT ' lo prevent ihe bile becoming too thick and (impure) producing a gummy, viscous, clammy stickiness or adhesiveness in the mucous membrane of the intestinal canal, FRE- QUENTLY the PIVOT of DIARRHCEA and DISEASE. ENO'S ' FRUIT SALT ' PREVENTS and REMOVES DIARRHCEA in Ihe early stages. Without such a SIMPLE PRECAUTION the JEOPARDY of LIFE is IMMENSELY INCREASED. There is no doubt that where it has been taken in the earliest stages of a disease, it has, in innumerable instances, PREVENTED a SERIOUS ILLNESS. \" T HAVE served for more than a quarter of a century with my regiment in the West Indies and on the West Coast of Africa, and have constantly used ENO'S ' FRUIT SALT.' I have always found it of the utmost use, especially during the Ashantee War, under Sir Garnet Wolseley. I have been through several epidemics of yellow fever during my military career, but have never had an altack. This I attribute to the use of 'FRUIT SALT,' which I strongly recommend, more especially to those living or travelling in tropical countries.\"—(Signed) , Captain Retired Pay, West India Regt., Spanish Town, Jamaica, gth April, 1900. The effect of ENO'S • FRUIT SALT ' on any DISORDERED and FEVERISH condition is SIMPLY MARVELLOUS. It is, In fact, NATURE'S OWN REMEDY, and an UNSURPASSED ONE. CAUTION.—Examine the Bottle and Capsule and tee that they are marked ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT,' otherwise you have been Imposed upon by a WORTHLESS Imitation. Prepared only by J. C. END, Ltd., \"FRUIT SALT' Work*, LONDON, S.B., by J. C. BNO'S PATENT.