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l «WV . y f 1": 3‘. .al A THE M'cGIEV'EBTY- “ 'efe is a fine specimen of the old-fashion- ed Highland head of the clan," Saxby re. 9 marked, after the tall, gray-haired, military-looking man had left the smoking room. “ Impoverished, like so many of his class: and obliged to let his family place and his shootings, he tells me; but a thor- ough gentleman, every inch of him. By the way, Moxon, don’t call him Mister McCleverty again. Of course he said noth- ing, but I could see that he didn’t like it. He is The McCleverty,you know," Ssxhy has a habit of kindly setting me right upon minor points of etiquette which I confess thatI don’t relish. however, 1 took the rebuke good-humoredly, feeling that I had, perhaps, deserved it, and pro- mised to address his friend as “ McCle- verty” for the future. We were staying the night at Saxby’s house, after having shot his coverts during the dayâ€"such being the recognized custom in our rather remote county,where distances are considerable and the roads none too good. Our Scottish fellow-guest, who had shot better than any of us, and with wl.om I had had some little conversation in the course of the afternoon, had pleased me by his courteous manners â€"-which, if a trifle condescending, Were nevertheless friendly and unaffected. He was, I presumed, one of Saxby's London acquaintances. Saxby, upon the strength of having married the daughter of an Irish earl, is rather apt to give himself the airs of a man of fashion, and goes up to London for a few weeks every seasonâ€"a luxury which some of us can’t afford in these hard times, and which, I dare say, makes the wives of some of us slightlyjealous of Lady Emily. When I went up to bed, I found my own Wife toasting her toes before the fire, and the first thing she said to me was: “John, I have asked The MoCleverty to come to us on the 16th, and he thinks he will be able to manage it. It will be such a triumph if we can secure him i Mind you don’t forget to renew the invitation to-morrow morn- ing." “ I shall be very glad to welcome him, my dear June,” I replied, “although I don’t see quite why I should be expected to triumph if I obtain that privilege.” “ You know very well that we have all those people coming to dinner on the 16th, and that we are a man short," she returned impatiently. “Oh, don’t say that you can get one of the young officers over from York. 'l‘hat wouldn’t be at all the same thing. The Saxbys, as I told you, have refused. Lady Emily pretends that she is afraid of the long driveâ€"such rubbish lâ€"and she is trying to persuade The McCleverty to stay on here. Now do you understand '2” I partly understood ; and I understood still better when Jane went on to mention that the aristocratic Scot had been talking to her about her family, which he had spoken of as one of the most ancient in England, and had even heard of the family emeralds and diamonds which had passed into her possession. As a matter of fact, Jane’s family, though of respectable anti- quity, is no whit superior to that into which she has married; while as for the jewels which she is pleased to describe as heirlooms, they are nothing of the sort, or they could not have been left to her by her grandmother. However, it is foolish, be- sides being a great waste of time, to argue against a woman’s fixed ideas, and I had no personal objection to entertain the gentle- man who seemed to have been acute enough to discover my wife’s weak points. The upshot of it all was that our ap- reciative friend joined us before luncheon on the 16th, bringing his valet and a good deal of smart luggage with him. I gather- ed from this and from some incidental remarks of his that he was only compar- atively impoverished. He seemed to be upon intimate terms with many disting- uished, personages, and was, I must say, extremely good company. We. went I out shooting for an hour or two while the light lasted, and the more I saw of him the better I liked him. But it was at dinner time that he proved himself a genuine social success. With his highbred air, his courtly address,and that precise, ioreign-soundiugHighlaudaccent of his he madea facile conquest of our assembled friends and neighbors ,and he had something to say to each and all of them, J ane,I need hardly mention wore the family gems,With the beauty of which he was, or said he was, duly impressed. " “Only I do think, my dear Mrs. Moxoii, said he laughingly, while he _was Wishing my wife good-night, “that it is rather un- wise of you to keep such valuable stones in the house. You ought to let your bankers take charge of them for you. burglaries are not unknown even in the quiet regions of Yorkshire, I suppose ‘3” It must have been this s eech of his that caused me to have a horri nightmare some hours later. I dreamt that the house was being broken into, and l was. as thankful as I always am, under such circumstances, to be awoke by Jane until I made the dis- agreeable discovery tha€ she had other reasons for shaking mo violently than the usual one that I had been shouting in my sleep. She was sitting up in bed, With a terrified countenance, andâ€" “John I John 1” she exclaimed, do get u and see what is the matter. I am sure can hear somebody moving about down- stairs 2" The worst of it was that after listening for a minute, I was equally sure of the same‘ thing, and without being more of a coward than other men, I frankly own that the idea of having to sally forth unarmed and face a party of burglars, who were in all probability pro- vided with revolvers, did not fascinate me. Still it was obvious I could not remain where I was and allow my plate to be car- ried away ; so I slipped on my dressing own, clutched the poker, in default of a tier weapon, and made for the back stairs. I will not deny that my descent was a somewhat unnecessarily noisy one, nor will Ioretsnd that I was not greatly relieved i6 hear the sound of footsteps beneath me. have always bee ipitately fiyingl n told that burglars, when disturbed, refer runnin away to showing fight, and was gratefu to these nocturnal marauders for having observed the rule of their rofession in that respect. Of course I was after them like a shot ; but myagility is no longer what is was thirty years ago, and I was only in time to ascertain that they had escaped through the back door,whicb stood wide open. An already distant rattle of hoofs and wheels convinced me that imme- diate pursuit was out of the question. What would have been the use in tearing, in a dressing gown and slippers. after the trap, which was evidently doing a good twelve miles an hour ‘2 It was much more to the purpose to ascertain what my losses were, and after I had, with much difficulty aroused the butler and thg footman (who were apt to sleep heavily on dinner-party nights), I had the satisfaction of discover- ing that the miscreants had been too much scared to hear away their booty. Some spoons and forks were scattered about the pantry ; but we counted them all,and found that not a single one was missing. I then went upstairs to reassure Jane, who listened to my narrative with much interest, and, at the conclusion of it,begged me to go at once and thank The McCleverty for the great courage and presence of mind that he had displayed. ‘ “He came in immediately after you had gone downstairs,” she said, “and apologiz- ed so nicely for intruding upon me. But his first thought was of the jewels. He took possession of the case, assuring me that he would defend my property with his life. He had a pistol in his hand, and looked as if be quite meant what he said.” “Confound the fellow l” I returned rather crossly ; “he might have thought of defend- ing my life and property, since he had a pistol handy.” At the same time I was bound to admit that it was rather thoughtful of him to remember my wife’s valuables ; so I hasten- ed to tell him that it was all right and to relieve him of further responsibility. But, alas ! it was not all right ; it was all most distressingly wrong. My reiterated knocks at his bedroom door meeting with no res- ponse, I made so bold as to turn the handle â€"when, to my horror and dismay, I found the room empty, and the window Wide open. Hurrying to’the latter, and craning my head out, I saw, extended upon the grass, the ladder by means of which that arrant imposter had effected his retreat. He had taken his luggage with him too. It was plain as could be that he had carried out his well laidâ€"plan Without any need for precipitation. The police were kind enough to explain to me, later on, what that plan had been ; though I scarcely required the aid of their perspicacity to divine it. Of course his so- called valet had created the necessary diversion by making a disturbance down- stairs ; of course the butler and the foot- man had been drugged ; of course every detail of the scheme had been carefully arranged beforehand, and equally of course I was just half an hour too late in arriving at the conclusion that 1 had been shame- fully swindled. I did what could be done at the time. I dressed myself with all possible dispatch, had the old horse put into the dogcart, and galloped off to York ventre a terre ; but need I say that no in- dividuals answering to my description of the thieves had been noticed at the railway station? The police profess to be upon their track, and have professed to be upon their track for rather more than a twelve- month now ; but I don’t believe they will ever catch them, 'and I am quite sure that Jane will never see her emeralds again. W hat does strike me as a little bit hard is that, after all the expense and annoyance to which I have been putâ€"not to speak of the heroism of my conduct on that fatal nightâ€"I should be covertly sniggered at by my friends and openly accused by my wife of being no better .than an old noodle. Experience has taught me that it is idle to reason with June ; so I merely shrug my shoulders when she calmly asserts that it was I who invited The McCleverty to spend a night beneath our roof. As for Saxby, he takes no sort of blame to himself in the matter. He says he never made himself in any way answerable for a person as to whose respectability he had grave doubts, and that he had only asked the follow to stay because he had ascertained that lie was a good shot. I have reminded him of the remark already quoted about “ a fine speci- men of the old-fashioned Highland head of a clan” ; but he declares that he has no recollection of having used such language, and he has the ef‘frontery to add that a P little common sense on my part would have saved me from being victimized as I have been. " “Why, my good man,’ says he, "the name isn’t even a Scotch one, and any ordinary book of reference would have told you that there is no such person as The McCleverty in existence !” All the same, I suspect that he has had abaddish time of it with Lady Emily; and, in default of any other consolation, that must serve. â€"â€"â€"-oâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€" JUST BEFORE RETIRING. now to Insure Peaceful and Refreshing slumber and it Sweet Mouth. A warm bath, a light lunch, and a clean month before retiring are good things to take. They promote sleep and a “ clean ’ tongue in the morning. What this lunch should be the consumer must decide, says the New York lVorld. The juice of a couple of oranges, half a grape fruit, a cup of tea with dry toast, a sandwich and glass of ale, cup of hot bouillon, biscuit and a glass of sherry, crackers with milk and vichy, or a bowl of bread and milk are the choice of as many different people, all healthy and handsome. The best thing in the morning after a cold plunge oi- sponge bath is a cup of hot tea or ’ ABOUT THE HOUSE. The Way to Manage. It is very hard ~to convince housekeepers who are young, strong and ambitious, that strength as well as dollars should be saved for the “rainy day,” that is sure to come sooner or later. “I managed very well, and had time for recreation, until baby came,” said a young woman in a'disconrag~ ed tone, “but new, no matter how hard I i work, many things are left undone." There are many young housekeepers who gel along nicely after the morning cleaning is done, but who are rushed and worried the first hours of the day, until they are nervous and tired. The baby must be washed and dressed, the breakfast table cleared, dishes washed, beds made, sitting room put in order, and the young wife is ' at a loss what to do first. Considerable may be done to forward the morning’s work the evening before. Immediately after the supper is cleared away and dishes washed, set the table for breakfastâ€"even to the chairs. 0 Grind the coffee and put _in the boiler, prepare the potatoes for boiling, baking or frying, and get everything intended for breakfast ready to cook. You can get the meal in half the time it takes when no previous prepara- tions are made. Then, just before retiring put everything in the proper place in the sitting room, so that it will be ready to be swept in the morning without delay. You can comb your hair and arrange your dress before you leave your bed-room, so that you may look neat and tidy. After breakfast, sweep and dust the sitting-room, remove the things from the breakfast table, and you can then wash and dress the baby without feeling nervous and hurried. ‘ Unexpected tasks may rise, or inter- ruptions occur, so that a set programme cannot be carried out, but in that case you will certainly be glad of the preparations made the night before. New, with yourself and baby inapre- sentable condition, you can proceed with the rest of your work without the annoy- ance and worry you would otherwise feel, and should a friend drop in, the moments spent -in resting and chatting will refresh you instead of causing additional worry about the appearance of your house and yourself. How to Make a. Skirt. Not all the homemade dresses are satis- factory, and the skirt of the past few seasons, together with the present one, has been a very serious matter to the home dressmaker. I have been told the exact modus operandi of the professional dress- maker, and Will share my knowledge with you. The circular skirt with its various modifications, while about the prettiest skirt, is not becoming to all figures or suitable for all materials. Slender figures and firm material are adapted to the circular skirt, so in' making a dress have the right kind of a pattern. (Never before could patterns be bought so cheaply.) It is best to use new lining and facings even for made-over gowns. Cut the lining to the skirt, then before sewing up baste on the stiffening, which should extend some eighteen inches on the breadths, and baste firmly. Now lay on the dress goods and baste this firmly and if the goods is worsted hold it a.1ittle tight or it will seem to sag. After this is done, baste the seams with care. It is an easy matter to stretch the under side a little or hold the upper one a trifle full ; this must be care- fully avoided. Sew the seama. Try the skirt on the person who will wear it and pin it to the right length. It should turn up about an inch at the bottom. Baste this down and press with a hot iron if the goods is woolen, cross-stitch this down and then baste on a four inch facing cut on the bias. This is important andthe basting. should be carefully done. Fell the upper art of facing down without catching the stitches through to the outside, Baste the braid on flat and fellit down on both edges. I have made a skirt following these directions exactly and am well pleased to know just how the work should be done. Even the item about puttingon the dress braid is worth a good deal. The flatiron is invaluable in making dresses and should be used freely on woolen goods but not touch the material ; a damp cloth should be placed between. This pressing gives a neatness of finish that nothing else will. Flannel Garments. At this season of the year it is a good rule to regulate the clothing, that, when exposed to outdoor air, the difference of temperature experienced shall not be such as to produce any dangerous impressions- It is well to put on flannel garments before the first frost, as it is of very great service in preserving the health of the inhabitant“ of all cold and temperate climates. Flannel worn next to the skin is the very best dress for those who have begun to decline in years, and is also well adapted for infants and young children, especially in autumn, winter and spring. Older children do not require it, excepting during the seasons of greatest cold, and I\ll persons under forty, in good health, should reserve it as a resource for their declining years, during which period it becomes every year more coffee with a little lemon juice. The earlier and more useful teaâ€"d necessary. this draught is taken the better; it should recede the breakfast by at least half an our. This is prime for the alimentary canal ; it is a comfort to the stomach, and puts the digestive organs in order. A cup of hot milk is also prescribed, and even hot water the first thing in the morning is not bad. For anything but the abusive cup of cold water the poor stomach will be grate- ful. If an appetite for breakfast is wanted, and the time permits, take a walk to the corner, alone, inhaling and forcibly exhaling the air through the nostrils. No ten dol. lahr am in therapeutics can compare with t is. Flannel ought not to be worn at night. The best plan is to discard it in bed,unlsss, from great debility or age, sufficient warmth cannot be insured by ‘ a, moderate quantity of bed clothes. Flannel must be frequently changed, in order to preserve it strictly clean. Our Favorite Recipes. Spanish Creamâ€"Dissolve one-third of a box of gelatine in one quart of milk, letit stand one hour, then place on the stove. ll hen boiling hot, stir in the yolks of three eggs and half a cup of sugar ; remove from the fire and stir in the whites of the eggs well beaten. Flavor to taste and pour in moulds. Apple Snowâ€"Pars, slice or quarter two good~sized, tart apples, steam until tender,_ and then run them through the colander and set them where they will get ice cold, then a'dd the grated rind and the juice of two lemons, one cup of sugar and the whites of six eggs. Beat all to a froth and serve at once. , Sweet Pickleâ€"One peck tomatoes. twelve onions, five peppers, one cup salt, slice and let stand over night. In the morning drain off the juice, then add two tablespoonfuls horseradish, two of cinna~ mon, two of cloves, two of mustard, one cup of sugar, one gallon of vinegar ; boil tomatoes and vinegar one hour , then add spices which should be tied in small bags. Keep the pickle in stone jars. . , In One Man’s Life. What wonderful things have happened within the memory of one man is illustrated in the case of George Augustus Sala, the English special correspondent and recon- teur. “ It is something to be able to tell the present generation," he says “ that I have seen Louis Philippe while he was still King of the French ; that I have seen Soult, Thiers, Guziot‘and Lamartine ; that I have witnessei three revolutions in the French Capital; that I followed Garibaldi in his campaign in the Tyrol ; that l have heard Daniel O’Connel deliver a speech at the London Tavern; that I knew Lord Palmerston ; that I was in France Mexican War and at the storming of Puebla ; that I spent thirteen months in America when she was in the midst of war ; that I was personally acquainted with Abraham Linm coln, with Seward, with Stanton, with Charles Sumner, with George Bancroft, with Lon gfellow and with Bayard Taylor with Grant and with McClellan, with Hor- ace Greeley,Raphael Semmes and Jefferson Davis. ' "I have conversed at Algiers with the Em- peror Na oleon IIl.;I have been potted on the head Ifay the great Duke of Wellington; I have lived in Cuba when there were negro slaves there,and in Russia when there wore millions of white serfs in the dominions of the Czar. I can remember to have seen the Czar Nicholas himself at Ascot races ; I attended the funeral of the assassinated Alexander III.; I was at Constantinople when the first Turkish Constitution was proclaimed from the steps of the old seraglio, and I can hear now the unani- mous shouts of ‘ Amin ’ from the Moslem troops present." FIERCE FIRE AT NANAIMO. 'l'wo Lives Lost-and Much Property Burn- ‘ edâ€"Losses Elsewhere. A. despatch from Nanaimo, B.C., says :â€" Fire broke out on the east side of Commer- cial street at 5 o’clock on Friday morning, and before it was got under control a num- ber of buildingsâ€"hotels and storesâ€"were completely destroyed. Two lives were lost and three persons bady injured. The fire started in the Royal hotel, at the corner of Wharf and Commercial streets. Thence it burned in a northerly direction along Wharf street, destroying the frame fire hall and a carpenter’s shop. Running south, the fire licked up the barber shop adjoining the hotel, spread to a cigar store and thence caught the N anaimo hotel and restaurant, Morgan’s tailor shop and C. E. Stephens’ dry goods store. Across the street, on the west side, Williams' frame block caught fire, but the flames were extinguished be- fore much damage was done. The Central hotel, Masonic building and Hirst Bros.’ store were also ignited, but were saved. The amount of damage done has not been ascertained as yet. Pat Maybee, a boot- black, and Fritz, the German bartender, occupants of the Royal hotel, perished. Two men and a little girl, also occupants of the Royal, were badly injured in making their escape. A rough estimate of the amount of insurance held is about $100,000. Every man, woman and child in the city turned out to help in the work of salvage. That the newer part of the town is not com- pletely wiped out is due to the strenuous efforts of the volunteer brigade, and the fact that there was no wind. â€"â€"-â€"-â€"â€".â€"â€"-â€"â€" The Mosquito at Business. The little insect drops gently and dainti- ly down on the spot it has selected for its attack,aud the descent of so light and airy a being is likely‘to leave the victim un- conscious of its presence, unless he has actually seen it settle. Then the proboscis is pointed downward, and the tiny lips that formits tip pressed against the flesh. The bristles within the gutterlike sheath being then pressed together into one solid boring implement, their common tip is forced down on the flesh, and as they enter the wound, the trough in which they were lying separates from them in the middle, and becomes bent toward the insect’s breast, the two little lips all the while holding on tight. The greater part of the length of the stilettos is then plunged into the victim's flesh, and the blood is drawn up the fine interstices of the composite borer. The wound, though six instruments are concern. ed in making it, is extremely minute. â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"-â€".â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" Effect of Meat on the Temper. Mrs. Ernest Hart, who recently made a trip around the world, appears to come to the conclusion that meat eating is bad for the temper. She says thatin no country is home rendered so unhappy and life made so miserable by the illlemper of those who are obliged to live together as in England. If we compare domestic life and manners in England with those of other countries where meat does not form such an integral article of diet, a notable improvement will be remarked. In less meat-eating France, nrbanity is the rule of the home ; in fish and rice-eating Japan, harsh words are un' known. amass him-Sin .. " THE SAPS ARE ADVANCING BY LAND AND SEA. Will: Occupied by the lllkuile's Troops Without Opposltlouâ€"(‘hluese Camps Filled With new Levies Without Anus er Clothing. A despatch from Shanghai says the Japanese have occupied Wiju without meeting with any opposition on the part of the Chinese troops. Friction between Prince Kong, the Era- peror's appointee to the presidency of the Foreign “card, and Li Hung Chang, the despatch says, is ineVitable. The Viceroy is certain to be hampered in his conduct of operations against the Japanese. The Imperial Council is completely disorgan- ized and the corruption which has pre- vailed in the Commissary Department for years has left the troops with no suitable clothing and a scanty supply of food. Can- nons, rifles and other munitions of war, which from time to time were alleged to have been bought and paid for, cannot now be found and presumably the money rep- resented to have been expended for them was appropriated by the officials into whose hands it was intrusted. The immense camp between I‘ien-Tsiu and Taku is filled with raw levies of troops, who are without arms and in many cases without sufficient clothing to cover them. Disorder in the camp is rampant, there being not the slightest degree of discipline. Executions take place daily, the merest infraction of rule or law being dpunishable by the loss of the offender’s hes . ’European residents of China are taking refuge in the treaty ports under the protec- tion of the warships of their res active countries. A large number of hinese merchants are also seeking safety in flight. Their goods are being seized, and, in many cases men of large means have been plund- ered of every vestige of property they pos- essed and beaten and otherwise maltreated if they protested. Most of these have also made their way to the treaty ports. The tree sstationed at Canton have been ordered to ormosa. The Pall Mall Gazette publishes a despatch from Shanghai, stat- iugbthat the Japanese troops are reported to e rapidly nearing Mou den. .â€"â€"â€"-â€".-â€"__._._. Chineese Luncheon Ceremonies. .A Swede has sent home to his own country an account of a lunch he received in China. He and the members of the Russian Consulate were invited to this repast by the Governor of Kashgar. They had forty-six different dishes served. But the interest is less in the food than in the etiquette. This is very rigid, and not likely to be mastered without study. An invitation for lunch is sent two days before the occasion, and, if not answered, is understood to be accepted. It is always for 12 o’ clock noon, but the guest is not to arrive before 2. With the invitation comes a card with the host’s name, and sending of this means that the guest is at liberty to adopt whatever costume he thinks fit. On his arrival, the host examines the glass of his nest, and tests the chair which is intends for his use, to give him assurance that he may sit upon it with safety. He even affects to wipe the dust ad" the seat. Then follow the forty-six courses. On this subject the Swede was not symâ€" I athetic. They consisted chiefly of shell sh, of stripes of the fat of muttcnfifollow- ed by a dessert of a preserve of pore, much appreciated by the Chinese, but which leads the Swede to remark that the rule that the moment it is finished the guest leaves the tablewas a merciful one. He adds that the banquet greatly distressed the person- nel of the Russian Embassy, but that the Russian missionary. M. Ignatief, seemed to enjoy it. I The Lord on Our Side. "‘ The Lord is on my side !’ Is not this a truth which has measureless comfort and sustaining power in it? You are try. ing to extricate yourself from the entangle- ments and darkness of error and to come into the light and freedomof genuine truth. There are many difficulties in the way, but the Lord is on your side. He is Working to remove the veil from your sight: He is sending light; He is quickening your understanding and giving you power to see. 'You are trying to over- come your eVilsâ€"evils which have become rooted in your nature and consolidated into habi ts. and you find it a slow, difficult and ppinful work. But the Lord is your helper; e encourages every effort; He breathes new life into the heart; He softens its ob- duracy, and He puts all the strain upon evil that you can bear to loosen its roots and to dis lace it from your heart.”â€"Rev. Chauncly 'iles. The General’s Cow. Some years ago, the commanding officer of a military station, desiring the grass around the quarters to be protected while it was growing, gave strict orders to the sentries that no one except the cow should be allowed to step over it. The next day the General’s wife called upon some ladies, and wishing to make a short cut walked across the grass from one path to another. - “No one to pass here madam," said th e sentry. The lady drew herself up. uDo you know who Iam 2” she demanded of the sentry. “No, madam," replied the impassive soldier, “I do not know who you are; but I know that you are not the General’s cow, and nobody else is permitted to walk on this grass." «â€"--â€"â€"-â€"â€"-.-â€"-â€"-â€"â€"â€" A Movesble Feast. Boarder-“Why in creation did you ring the breakfast bell at four o'clock this morn. ing 2 ’ Cookâ€"“The missus heard it thunderiu , and told me to hurt y up and serve breafi- fast before the milk soured." » r. _. y ‘A. a. .., ",4. air! >- m- “mama; . < m.â€"‘ . . .. .mggh-mianmwra rmamfi'fiflm 9.9m»- w. .a .. .. .nAWm! if.» , Irr.-'vehrh$.$'fifl'fl'.' my. "cusavfm. <-‘- -