swindlers known in London under the collective appellation of the "Long Firm." One member of the "Knaves of Hearts Club" represented himself as a rich nobleman—a part he was well able to play except in regard to the money side of the character. But appearances are everything; an

SEPT. 29, 1877.] The, arrangements of the diocese of Truro are now approaching completion. The diocese, consisting of the deaneries of St. Austell, Bodmin, Carnwarth East, Kirrier, Penrith, Powder, Pydar, Stratton, Trigg Major, and Trigg Minor West, includes a population of 362,

A meeting of the executive committee of the fund now being raised at the Mansion House was held in the Venetian Parlour for the despatch of business on Sept. 24. The Lord Mayor presided, and there were present Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild, M.P., Mr. Kirkman Hodgson, M.P., Mr. Pen

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SEPT. 5 1874.] Baroda that the people not only look to the Government of India for deliverance but find that they do not look in vain. INVITATIONS TO BRAYTON PARK. Sir Wilfrid Lawson who lately entertained ten thousand Good Templars has given a friendly invitation to the License

Major-Gen. Sir Alfred Horsford, K.C.8., who has been. selected to succeed the late Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Lindsay as- Military Secretary at the Horse Guards, served for many years in the Rifle Brigade, joining that distinguished corps from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, a

SEPT. 5, 1874 d struggle for supremacy, which lasted a considerable period, when the former took position. Meanwhile, Collard and Collins, who were level after going about 300 yards, commenced an exciting race, which continued until ioo yards from the goal, when Ainsworth got on

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