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fA lady of a wealthy Eastern family, thicngh
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weepirg. That night : the death angel came,
and the tired feet rested on "the echoless
shore." ' : ,
Rock me to sleep! mother, rock me to sleep,"
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Withered the qulv'rlng Hps, head bowing low,
Care-worn the wrinkled face where the tears
flow; it ..
Far from her chudhoed, home, old '"and alone,'
Ko one, and nothing, to claim as her ownj
Fortune and friends all are lost in the past,
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"Rock ame to sleep mother, rock me to sleep,''
Trembles the voice, for the mem'rles that sweep
Far from the sunny land when she was young,
' Rush o'er her heart as a harp long nnstruag. .
Uusle that once has Charmed, chords lost so
long. j
Iiove's sweetest harmoales, Joy's happy song.
Come from the silence so long and so deep
"Rock me to sleep,! mother, rock me to sleep."
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Roek me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep.
Just as when weary of playing "Bo Peep"
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Yearning for love words and kisses and rest.
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Mother, come back from the echoless shore P
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Over and over in sobs 1 w and deep
"Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep."
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Wake 1 earth with a kiss from night's still em
brace; j i
Rusbed were thoe Itrs la that peaceful repose
Only the friendless who finds It e'er knows.
Mother had come from the echoless shore."
Clasped her again in her arms as of yore;
Open the book lay beside the lone dead.
Tear-marked the lines o'er and o'er she had
read, I I ; .
Kevermore here e'er to wake or to weep
"ROvk me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep."
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"Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep,"
Oh! when the night shadows round the heart
creep, j; i f
"When all the strife and the toilfTf? are done.
Empty and prizeless the fame we have won;
Friends whom we loved passed away from our
sight, i 1
Hope we have cherished sll buried in night.
Fondly we turn to our childhood again.
Thonging for love and caresses, as then ;
Once more the words from the weary heart
leap S
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Ula Serv'ce as 1 Special Constable
and What! Came of It.
No alight sensation was occasioned in the
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ior partner in TidyMraitev Chink & Bullen's
Bank. Pall Mall, when that genMeman an
nounced his Intention of enrolling himself
as a special constable.
"Surely. Joseph, j there are plenty of
younger men available!" said Mrs. Tidy
wsite. j, .
"Younger men I Pshaty!" exclaimed the
valiant banker, drawing himself up, like a
hero of romance, to his full height, which
was Just 5 ft. 6)4" in. WTb must show the
youngsters that a man nrcdnot be past
serving his country at fifty-nine."
"But consider tho weather. Joseph, and
your rheumatism," continued bis wife.
"Think of your asthma, papa, dear, and
these dreadful fogs," added Miss Tidy
waite. i
"Nonsense, nonsense P'ireplied Mr. Tidy
waite, ajittle impatiently; for, to tell the
truth, ha had thought a good deal about all
these circumstances already. "It is a mat
ter of duly. EHsa. Besides, I have prom
ised Lord Bays warier that I will serve. He
called at the bank this morning to obtain
recruits, and I wish tc set tbe clerks aa
example." . j
Mr. Tidy waite expected that th allusion
to Lord Bayswater would have effect upon
his wife, and he was not disappointed
Miss Tidvv. aiU, Lowevtoi, a yuvi-ug xudy of
much sense, as well as independence, was
not sc cassjy silenced. I
"I can't see why thoy want to call out
special constables at all.' she observed.
"There are not to be ahv more attemp's to
hold tneetiues in Trafalgar Kqnare: and, If
tho people Lad not beei stopped from going
there, there would livx libz. uono of this
disturbaace." f
"And where dM. ; i.n icafu that, prayl"
Inquired the banket sharply, and easting a
auspicious glance at his daughter.
Winfred blushed slightly, and turned
away. "I Lave heard people say it," aha
replied. "But, papa, dearr if there be any
danger, as you sry. surely: the police and
the military are sufficient without the help
of old gent I mean persons in your posi
tion ! 11
"My dear Winifred,: replied her father,
"you must excuse ray saying that you do
not understand what; you are talking
about. The magnificent spectacle of a mass
cf law-abiding citizens marshalled in sup
port of the civil and military forces will of
itself strike terror into lb mob, and nip
the spirit of anarchy la tho bud.
Winifred was a devoted daughter, but
she had a sense of humor, and the magnifi
cent spectacle of her father Btrikingterror
Into the mob was more than: aheeoulddis
cuss with gravity. The subject conse
quently dropped. Later on, however, whet
Mr. and Mrs. Tidy waite found themselves
alone, Joseph suddenly said to his wife:
"Has Ted O'Brien been here again!"
"Not to my knowledge," replied the lady.
"Why do you ask!" Ill
"Because I am convinced that no one but
O'Brien could have put that Radical clap
trap about the special constables aad the
people into Winifred's head.";
"I think that she met; him last night at
Mrs. Somerset's, Joseph." : ;
"Then understand that I distinctly forbid
her to go to Mrs, Somerset's again, said
the banker, angrily, "or anywhere else
where she is likely to meet that young jack
anapes. He has quite turned the girl's
bead. We shall have her defying her own
father next." 1 j
Now, Mr. Edward O'Brieo iwas a young
relative of Mrs. Tidy waite, who had come
to London from Dublia to atady medicine.
Although he had distinguished himself
at the hospi'als, he was still on the thresh
old of his profession, and. aa his private
means were sma.lL, be was hardly aa eligi
ble soh-ln-law -for the senior partner ia
Tidy watte, Chink & Bullen. ! Moreover, he
was an earnest Nationalist and a thorough
going Radical, and in those! characters
doubly obnoxious to I Mr. Tidy waite.
When, therefore, the banker was apprise!
tha an, attachment had gfown op between
his daughter ICisifred aid the young doe
torr be prctr.rtry ordere- jthejatter out ofr
the- hous .r yt ftuJUvlia anttjeut
hoxild never Im xutintlone'l aaia
Oa the morning after the abcx coaver
aatioa Mr. Tldywalte, accompanied by Mr.
Chink, his partner, and a formidable body
of their employes, was duly sworn la a
special constable. Be had his first taste of
actlvf service on the following Sunday,
when; after he had duly rendezvoused at
Albany street barracks at eleven a. m., he
was marched through the mad and the fog,
Trrspjrlng land breathless,- to Cavendish
Square, and there "hold in reserve till
aboutf live P The mob, to do them
Justice, did not appear overawed by the
spectacle; on the contrary, they occupied
themselves g throughout the above period
with facetious comments on the appear
ance of the specials, Individually aad
collectively; Mr. Tidywaite, although he
had contrived to get into the rear rank,
came in forhU share of this fun, and he
went home with the rudiments of a bad
cold, an unpleasant stiffness in the legs,
and an aggravated sense of grievance
againsjt the lower orders generally; but,
fortunately, with nothing worse. A week:
or twoi later however, hia fortitude aad
sense of duty were put to a sharper test.
He received a notloa thai, ia view of the
threatening demonstration being organised
at the ether aiJe of London, the regular
constables oa duty ia hia district would he
withdrawn ia the evening, and special con
stables; in pairs, would replace them en
their beats, i The beat assigned to Mr.
Tidywaite included Portland Bquare,
Duchess Place and several adjoining streets
in the West End.
The day duly arrived, and a dreadful day
It was. Heavy snow in the morning was
succeeded by a genera! drizzle as the day
wore oi. The cold which Mr. Tidywaite
had caught in Cavendish Square had now
assumed portentous dimensions and settled
on his fhest. His' rheumatism was also
troublesome, f At the last moment Mrs.
TidywaHe was anxious for a medical cer
tificate, but, unluckily, did not think or it
till too late, and she was about to help her
husband get ready for his work when they
were informed that the police superintend
ent desifed to see Mr. Tidywaite.
"1 just called, air," said the officer, "to
warn you to keep a sharp lookout on No. 9
Portland Square. It is the Duke of Dub
lin's house. He ia the President of the
Irish Landlords' Ancient Rights Mainten
ance League, you know, sir."
"Ah, certainly. You are not anticipating
any attack on the Duke's house, I hope!"
inquired; Mr. Tidy waite, rather anxiously.
"Nop but we have standing instructions
to look after the residences of gentlemen in
the Duke's position, and we know the dyna
miters ar,e very active a?ain just now."
"Dear imo, bow dregf ul I And can you
tell me who will be wi h me on mv beat!
"The Hon. Guy Wyldfire. sir Lord Little
brain's youngest son. You will find him a
very pleasant young gentleman, 1 think
Good night, sir. Sorry you have such a
nasty evening.'
This interview did not raise Mr. Tidy
wait e'a spirits. On the contrary, it filled
him with uneasiness. It was his rule never
to keep firearms in the bouse, but he wished
now that he had had a pistol that he could
put in hisj pocket to supplement the protec
tion of his truncheon. As it was, he could
muster nd more deadly weapon than a pair
of handcuff, wnich he had purchased short
ly after being sworn in, as likely to be of
service in the event of his having to effect
an arrestf These he now stowed away ia
one of hts deepest pockets, while Mrs.
Tidywaite assisted him in his other prepara
tions, wrapping a good length of stout flan
nel around bis! kuee the rheumatic one,
and stuffing his pockets with sausage-rolls,
sandwiches, a flask or two of comforiing
cordials, and a plentiful stock of cough
lozenges. iThui provisioned, and equipped
in his largest overcoat and a new pair of
goloshes, the banker marched forth.
"Stop, Joseph! stop!" cried his wife, as
the door was closing on him. "You are
going without your respirator."
"1 didn't forget it, my dear," said the old
gentleman rather nervously. "But I
thought that it Would look a that ia, that
1 should hardly require " )
"Look or no look, Joseph, replied hia
wife, who was accustomed to be obeyed in
such matters, "you put on that respirator
before you go outside the door.'
Poor Joseph submitted with the best
grace he could. ; The respirator was duly
adjusted, and the good man made the best
of his way -to the spot where he was to re
lieve the regular constable, and where he
found not oily Hon. Guy Wjldflre, but also
a select quorum of street boys and loafers
who had come t6 jsee the fun.
' "O, my eye I 'Ere's the City Corporation
been and swore hisself in as a spesbul !'
ejaculated one of the bystanders at the
sight of Mr.j Tidylwaite's portly form.
"Hallo, eppper when did you see your
toes last!' inquired another.
"I say. Bill," Said a third, "what's the
bloke been ajnd gagged hisself fort"
,aTo save I his false teeth from bein
knocked down his throat, most likely," re
plied BilL ?
"Please, sir, be you the speshul or the
hextra, or the hextra speshul I" cried a
cheeky Arab. -
Amid an encouraging ehurus In this key
the two constables started oa their rounds.
They walked alowly over the extent of
' their beat, aid then came to a standstill ia
Portland Square.:; Bnow had now set la
again vigorously, and a keea northeaster
drove the flakes in the faces of the two
specials, and'eaused the elder to shiver be
neath his wraps. -
"Do you think,": said the banker, pres
ently, "that i( would appear a u n profes
sional if 1 were to put up an umbrella!"
"Contrary to all the regulations," replied
Mr. Wyldfire! kP UP bi spirits very
creditably under the circumstances. "Don't
you let the inspector catch you at HI I
think, though, that I can put you up to a
better dodge than that."
"Pray, wha i It!" inquired Mr. Tidy
waite, much interested.
"P 73, the peeler on the beat, tipped me a
wink as he w4s going away, and whispered
that we should find No. 24 the right sort
of shop. I can't say what he meant,
but I caught; a glimpse of a larky-looking
slavey .at No. 24 Duchess Place,
as we came byi I mean to have another
look. If you'll stop here a minute I will re
turn anon and report progress." And,
without further explanation, the , scion of
the aristocracy departed. At the end of
about a quarter of aa hour he returned, vis
ibly satisfied with tho result of hia mission.
"It's all righf," he said. "P 73 is a brick.
There's a comfortable kitchen entirely at
our disposal t No. 24. The slavies are
full of fun. Tne family are out, and. Tve
sent for a bottle or whisky. Come on !"
The banker gazed at hia comrade in blank
amazement. I
4iyou don't Jneaa to say," he gasped,
"that you expect me to "
"Why not! What's the use of playing at
peeler if you dd,nt do the thing properly!"
"But what about the bea and the Duke's
house heref" I ; .
"O, they'll locfk after themselves for half
aa hour. For the matter of that, it wouldn't
be much loss to -society if the Feaiaas were
to blow old Dublin Into smithereens. You
had better come. The cook's a topper, I
can tell you just your sort"
Had it been any ono else than aa Earl's
son who spoke MrvTidywaite would un
doubtedly hare inet this ribald speech with
the rebuke it merited. As it was, he eoa
teoieu hiaiafott gvitb declining the Jnvita
tioa as s-.iffly s ;po,'tT;ts pTiltti.
aA please," said the Honorable Ghy
"You will know wfcere to find me I if I am
wamaeu. no. St UOtt't forget. Ta-Ur .
V2 ? of at nd Mr- Tidy,
was left alone with hta nan' mJl
ttons. Solitude did not add to the charms
of hia situation. The storm seemed to lbs
steadily increasing in violence, and though
if MS -delr? to hniute the example of -,
Mr. Wyldfire, the banker presently moved
round his beat, looking for a chance I of
gaining shelter. Re came thus to No. 9
the Duke or Dahlia's house. It; was a fin
mansion, with a large portico extending to
the pavement; and, remembering his in
structions from the Inspector, Mr. Tiiy
waita thought he would be doing hia duty
as well as consulting hia Inclination, if je
stood up against one or the pillars at the
side, sheltered from the wind.. R .tn
1 there about a quarter ofaa hour, his toes
I numbed and his teeth Chattering, when the
' nlAtr nf a luiirlitiAiiiio t. .v. . .
" viuj luui tu ,mc( Bun,
The last stroke had scarcely ceased when
Mn Tidywaite was startled by a lew
.whistle close at hand. Looking, out
from ' his shelter he perceived a tiuV
snaa, in aa ulster, standing under
a neighboring lamp-post. As if jn
response to the whistle, two ether men
harried op from opposite dlreetiena. Their
movements were so mysterious that the
special constable drew back aa far out of
eight as he could get. The men Were now
talking together, aad the Inspector's In
structionsthe allusion to the' Duke of
ajudiib ana ine arnamiters recurred pain
fully to Mr. Tidywaite' s mind, as he
cafightf ragmen ts of the conversation in s
rich Milesian brogue. i
la another minute or so the two last
comers again departed in opposite direc
tions, and Mr. Tidy waite'a heart sank into
hia boots as be saw the tall man. advance
stealthily towards No. 7. He was bow dose
alongside the special and looking into the
area, beyond doubt with some sinister pur
pose. The inclination to fly wis almost
irresis ible in Mr. Tidywaite's breast, but
he summoned up all his sense of public
duty, and with a supreme effort stepped
out and accosted the mysterious, stranger.
"Now, sir," he said, "what is ypur busi
ness here!" 1
"What has that to do with you!' returned
the man. y gpe
"I am a representative of the law, and it
' is my duty to ask what yeu are doing."
"And suppose I don't tell you!"
"Then I must ask you to come along with
me."
"And supposol any I sha'n't cne!" said
the man with a con' emptuoua laugh.
Then I shall arrest you in the Queen's
name," replied the valiant constable. And
producing his handcuffs he made a vicious
grab at the Strang r. Perhaps tho tall man
was taken aback at this unexpected display
of resolute government. At any rate, be
stood quite still, much to Mr. Tidywaite's
relief, and allowed the bracelets to be
slipped on to his wrist. Then he began to
move off. . i
"Stop!" crittl tho special; "we are going !
me otner way."
"I ain't !" said the tall man. "You can if
you like,"
Unfortunately, however, Mr. Tidywaite
had taken the precaution of attaching tho
handcuffs tightly round bis own waist. The
prisoner showed no disposition to stop, and
aa his advantage in strength more than
counterbalanced the special's superiority
in weight, and as, moreover, the pavement
was too slippery to afford any foothold for
resistance, Mr. Tidywaite felt himself re
luctantly compelled to follow.
"Help, help!'' he cried, frantically, as ho
found himself being hurried into a trot.
The two confederates came running up
at the sound of bis voice. i
"Stuff bis respirator in'o his .mouth,
Mike," said the tall man, "and tie his muff
ler over it, or he'll rouse the whole neigh
borhood.". This was quickly done, .in spite it Mr.'
Tidywaite's re-istance, and the unfortunate
special found himself again dragged off be
hind his prisoner, whilo each one bf the
accomplices held one of his arms. j
There was Just one hope, be thought, of
escape. He was beicg marched towards
Baker street, where ha knew that j other
special constables were on duty. The idea,
however, seemed to strike the conspirators
as soon as himself, for, at a word from the
tail man, one of the others presently took
the key or the handcuffs from Mr. Tidy
waite's pocket, and in auother moment the
special himself was handcuffed, while the
tall man took possession of the truncheon
and transferred the constable's armlet to
his own arm. No sooner was this done
than ther met a pair or specials on their
beat. ,
"It's all right," sail the tall min, in
answer to a question from one of tha. con
stables. "He was drunk and disorderly,
and assaulted this gentleman here. But
wo've got him safe enough now." Poor
Mr. Tidywaite was jnst attempting to ex
plain ma'ters when he was hurriedly car
ried on by his captors, and. not allowed to
again stop until the pany arrived at a
dingy-looking house in the neighborhood of
High street, Maryleboae. where the pris
oner was conducted to a large roc m, scan
tily furnished, in the upper part of. tho
house. . . v j
A very few minutes' observation satis
fied the terrified banker that he was In a
nest of conspirators of a dark and malig
nant character. To begin with, his three
companions, as tbey entered the house,one
and all assumed black masks. They ex
changed remarks, too, in a language which
Mr. Tidywaite had never heard before, and
addressed one aaotber by numbers instead
of names. The prisoner was bidden to sit
down at one end of the room. , His pockets
were turned out and his stock of provisions
were distributed among the gang, who dis
posed or them, excepting the cough loz
enges, with evident relish. Then, on his
solemnly swearing neither to move nor
speak, the handcuffs were removed, and an
individual known apparently as "Number
Sivea" took up his post beside him, pistol
in band. In the course of half an hour two
or three desperadoes, all masked and
armed, dropped in and took their seats at
a table at the other end of the room. When
half a dozen were thus assembled "Num
ber Bivea," at a word from the tall man,
led the prisoner into a small room adjoin
ing. "The Council are going to consider
your case," said Number Sivea "Yell
know your sin thence in the course of half
an hour. Ia the meantime keep quiet, or
ye' re a did man." ) i
"One moment," whispered the banker,
as hia jailer was about to leave the room. :
"You can not object to tell me where yau
are and where I am."
"Sure ye can guess!" j if
"I may be wrong; let me know the
worst" J
Ye' re just in the hands of the Clao-na-Gael,
and the giatlemen to whom ye'fe
been Inthrojuicedare the Executive Conn-'
cil or the London Division more power to
them !'' And with that Number Siven has
tily retired. '" , j
Heavens what a situation I The banker's
head reeled, and he wipeJ the perspiration
from his brow. Presently be looked around
the room but it contained no window, nor
any hope of escape or succor. For half an
hour or more be remained there, Ust ning
to the voices in the next room, at theend j '
of which time he was re iuced te the last ; j
stage of mental and bo My prostration,
Thea Somber Sivea retgrB-d, revolver ia-1 .'
hand, and ed him into the presence ef the
Council, who were sealed round a tableJ ;
all masked. , t , '
-"Joseph ITidy waite, said the Chalrmaa, '
whom the banker at once recognised as the
tall man vvhom he had captured ia the
square, "you have been charged with being:
an inuny of Oireland, and with thwarting
aa important operation ef the Provisional
Government. The Council hare coa -aidered
your case, and your sinthwe hv-a
Death by tjbe Third Process." i! a
The wretched man essayed to speak, but
terror tied; his tongue, and he ' clang to
Number Si yen to save himself from failing.
"The Council hare, however, I mercifully
attached a proviso to the sift hence, pur- -sued
the Chairman. "Your life will be
spared oa Condition or your taking the oath
of fidelity o the Oirish Republic YeU
nave nve nunutes to make your
Siven, give the prisoner a Chair V
At ine expiration or five minutes, Mr
Tidywaite made the choice that might have
been expected, and took the oath of fidelity ,
to the Irish Republic, in the followiag
termst j
HL, Josepi Tidywaite. hereby sattmaly ts
noance all iallegtanco to the Queen of area. 1
Britain, herj heirs and successors, aad declare
myself a true and loyal subject of the Irish Re- -public,
to the Executive Government ef which x
for the time being I swear henceforward to rsa- y I
der with body and soul unconditional obedience,
forjgood or evil, for life or death. So belt bm
This oath having been administered, Mr.
Tidywaite signed the document in blood
from one cl his own veins, which. Number
Biven dexterously opened for the purpose
with a lancet The ceremony over,' he
drank "God Savo Ireland" ia some hot
whisky and water, and was thea bliad.
folded, led jbut or house, and restored to
freedom in the shape of a hansom cab.
It was nearly a fortnight before the doc
tor allowed jjMr. Tidywaite to leave hia bed, .
but as soon ns he was able to get about
again tho old gentleman sent for Edward
O'Brien. On the Voung man's arrivaj he at
once narrated the story jqI his terrible ex
perience. !
"I sent for yon, Edward, belaid, at the
conclusion of the recital, in the hope that
you might have influence with some of year
Irish friends which would help me out ef
my horrible position. Think or it, Edward I
Think or me sworn body and- soul te th
service of a reasonable conspiracy! How
can L. as an; honest citizen, evade my dety
- to disclose the whole business to the Gov
ernment!" I , ,
"Good God!" exclaimed: O'Brien. ''How
can you talk of such ar thing! Do yen
know what jit means! Remember James
Carey!" J 1
"I know, I know," replied the wretohed
banker. I am a varo of my peruVand the
knowledge iaj dririnz me mid. Can't yo
help me, Edward !"
"If things, hai boon otherwise," said
O'Brien, presently "I mean If there hid
been any tie 1 bjtween you aid me oa the
strength of. which I might have made Sv
personal appeal to the Executive, I tell youi
frankly there is no man in London who has
abetter right to ask a favor ofjbt Clan-na-Gael
than I have. But as it ia, oa what,
ground can I appeal to thorn!" V .
"My dear Edward," replied the baakei
"I have never desired more thaato be con
vinced that you and Winifred were aiacere
ly attached to' one anotbor. If my consent,
totbeengagement conditionally, or course, '
on your rendering me thia service will
facilitate yourj negotiations with the Couav '
cil, pray consider you have it" - ,
This assurance did 'facilitate matters
very much. Two or three days later
O'Brien reported (hat, after a difficult
negotiation with the leaders of the Claa
na-Gael, be. had persuaded the Council, ia
recognition of his own services to the
cause, to rescind Mr. Tidywaite's oath ef
allegiance, oni his swearing perpetual
secrecy as to bis own re rations with
Clan. A few id ays later the banker
conducted again, this time by O'Brien, to
the headquarters of the '"London Division.
Here certain formalities were foae
through, the iath or allegiance was re
scinded, and the special constable feu ad
.himself once more a faithful subject et
the Qacen. j,
, Early in the honeymoon O'Brien told
' his wife how her father's consent to their
marriage bad been obtained.
"But I don't understand it now," said i
Winifred, when she had heard the story ef
her father's singular adventure. ."Who
wcro tha other conspirators! And Who
planned it all I"!
"Tho 'conspirators, my dear; were a
par:y of p-onusiug medicals from 8t
Mary's reinforced by one or two of our
compatriots from Guy's. It was my re
spected best-man, Jim Sullivan, WBOcap
tu red you r father. Hemet you at a dance,
you may remember, where you told him tho
governor was going as a special.' HO
planned the business bless hflf soul I as a
mere practical joko at first We developed
the idea after wards.
"Poor papa!" said Winifred. "I wonder
he survived it He must never know, Ted.
And he never did. London TralV
THE WINGS OF BIRDS.
Their Tositloa Wbea la night
i laarantanaaa rhoogvssay.
Our readers have been made aware,
from time to time, of the remarkable
results obtained by M. Marey ta his
instantaneous p!iotorraphs of varSoua
animals when progressing from place
to jplace. A largo number of photo
graphs of men in the arts of walking,
running aud jumping bare been given,
and also, a a at ur bridge, of horses in
motion in various kinds of gaits. But -perhaps
tho mt interesting aeries of
the whole is thai relating to the flight
of birds.. In iJrt Naturt a number of
illustrations takirn from M. Marejr't
negatives are gtven. and ahey show a
most rcniarkable and intereating set of
positions. M. iMuybridges pictures
were a great source of wonderment and
amusement when first introduced, oa
account of the very strange shapes Into
which tho limbs of his horse seemed to -be
cjntorted; aiiJ here, instead of ihose
beautiful pictures of birds, with their
pinions extended above the bod as is
wont to characterize, tho Western rep
reset tati ves of bi jnl-mot ion (the Chinese
and the Japanese draw their flying
birds indifferently, with wings either
depressed or raised) we see their pin
ions in as many end as remarkable poV
6itions as those of the celebrated horses
above . alluded ta In some the wing
tips .arc high in the air. In others quite
low and beneath, and. Indeed, In front
of the body; while, again, in still differ
ent views ot the same bird we seem to
seej nothing but Wings, apparently ex
tended to imitate - an umbrella. The
fiictures of the pelican are particularly
udicrous. -It. is I desirable, again to 1
point ont with regard to sach photo
graphs that their value is not for
artistic but for thvskloincaI
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