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Strawberries can never be had in finer condition than when gathered fresh from the plants. This beiag so, every effort should be made to grow them so as to prolong the season as much as possible. Many owners of small gardens could, I am sure, says a writer in Gardemng Illustrate

IN POULTRY. The increase oi liver disease in fowls of late years is in great measure due to maize being largely used. This t:rein is strong in fat•produchig, and far too rich to be used as a staple dint, and even a small supply causes the develonment of intents! fat, which is in

Firing took place on Wednesday on the range at Shottery in connection with the Bth Troop of the Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry for the handsome silver cup offered by Colonel the Marquis of Hertford, and £5 added by Lady Eva Dug&le. This was again won by Trooper Dewey, who having

When tired — and - Wee - 4 aft - e - n 7 a - cia - i' - e - Outing oe travelling, it is a great mistake to plunge the faoe into cold water, which really acts as an irritant; whereas, tepid water produces quite the contrary effect. After washing off the dust on face and ears, a l

THE EMPRESS'S DUPLICITY. The Times special correspondent at Tien-tsin says the previous decision to begin the advance on Peking on August Ist was reversed. It was reported that the American Commander was unwilling to advance until reinforced. A reconnaissance made by the Japanes

Tsi CoI4IIOIPORABY Review (London : The Columbus Company, Limited).—F. Edmund Garrett contributes the opening article, on " Sir Alfred Milner and his Work," his object being " to help the people in the home islands to understand why it is that the people who most intensely suppo

distinct: 1 Mr. W. L Simmonds, 2 Mr. Frank Barber. Fruit.—Collection of fruit, out-door, four dishes, distinct: 1 Mr. Stacey, 2 Mr. Blewitt. Dish of black currants on stalk : 1 St. Paul's Home, 2 Mr. Blewitt. Dish of red currants, ditto: 1 St. Paul's Home, 2 Dr. Wall. Dish of wh

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