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FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND KOTES OF INTEREST FROM HER BANKS AND BRAES. What Is Going on in (lie Higlilunds and Lowlands of Auld Scotia. An Edinburgh lady iias left $20,- 000 to her maid. Dalbeattie, the youngest burgh of j the Stewartry, celebrated its bur- ghal jubilee recently. A syndicate has been formed to re-open and develop the Enrick cop- per mines at Gatehouse. Wemyss School Board has finished Denbeath School, the third built this year, at a cost of $145,000. A Kilmalcolm dealer in footwear announces the sale of five thousand pairs of shoes at one shilling a pair. The two-days' sale of surplus goods in Rothesay Castle on behalf ci the Highland Association realiz- ed $G00. Coatbridge is suffering from a fccarlet fever epidemic. There are ever 70 cases in hospital, and some at the homos. Miss Jenny Willison, Achran, Kil- lin, has been appointed principal contralto in the Opera House, Brunn, Moravia. Coatbridge Town Council aro erecting new police burldinga at Whifflet, including dwelling-houso, rt-creation hall and cells. The Loch Carnan fishermen with whom the herring fishing ha<i t^ is year been a failure, have sciirel heavy catches of mackerel. Marion, daughter of Bailie Wil- son, Qourock. has been appointed to the newly created position of lady health visitor at Durham. At Aberdeen, a train of some for- ty waggons broke away and ran <''>wn an incline, crt'shing thrjugh t ;i! wall of the forw.uding sh»(l Tr. W. H. Wilson, engineer in charge of the operations .it .\yr Auld Brig, reports that the stabil- ity of the archen is now assured. At Paisley there are 15,097 in at- tendance at the various schools of the burgh, 11,040 being in the hoard and 4,051 in the non-board schools. The (jld proposal to purchose Ashburn House and convert it into a concert pavilion and pleasure gfcrden is being revived in Green- ock. Kilbrannan fishing finet hud a great catch, the Hteamers being filled and COO boxes landed at Car- radale. Campbeltown pier was ,also congested. Mr. John Munro, merchant, E1-, gin, who died recently, left a leg- acy of $30,000 to Elgin and a similar amount to Forrest for the erection of public baths. The other day a fight betwixt nn eel and u big salmon was observed at Helmsdale. The former tnistod itself roimd the tail i^f the lotter and ultimately killed it. The death has taken place at her residence in Winton Circus of Miss Bessie Miller, who for over a quar- ter of a century was infant mistress of Saltcoats Public school. The death took place very sudden- ly recently of Mr. Thomas Wilson, sen.. CairnhoUy, near Crcetown. The deccawd was a well-known far- mer in the iiouth-wcRt of Scotland. The ratcpajers of the Kiptye |Mri»h of Killean and Kilchenzie »f<f a c<i>nw.-ientiou» lot. There has «>yt J»««o a farthing or arrears of aMmmmmitwit tut tkut lt«t five years. fAOt w«tl( f^iS^tihuB School Bu«<i^ liMtvMWtiMl Mr, Willisrn (H- »4«<«^.. DfA-t, Mt^t^ML M4 *ctence CMrlrt«r <\i &4fWllM«fWi(i AoMHiciDir. 'IllMwe www i«i* »f>fik»i»»» tw t£e jKmt WrUJU' .^^iwtMtiiiiVfC «fcMWt ije»«o MiiiAfw i*(ff Si AMtv l&vm^. iA\^ td**- ftctr .ttmntiMf l4Mk<lw<l M W;|i« MMMik iA tl^ iWw ftVHn'.i«». Ji ,«Ml*«vii*><l ♦% f»«lt m im$^h «r«4 ikOftcKv '« to«(t Ml A fiftMifS'*' «»«< ewl Wk^ w*nt «<[ im 4w It'.'ue'.vwwv [liUe <^t.U«t d^y Wfkh • Mftflk -eye Whe wpfcic vat* 4srfw*««l *>*' * b«Klkv-ftUU*Hl hoMt ^ltja»v« ivr tltt«k My k>w vif the #»*y «* J,<fl«K, ?ura, in l>he i>€irin+p t4 f>w#<nw <:'*j'u»i<ii»ftfll. we wap ««(W W y««.re vrf ttg«\ n oftfiive «f Ui»f^ mid UtMl rt>nUlc)(l ip Jura f^r A wmim mivaf4 Wm^r«4 j^eW- eamn t*i faMW^c inbrowfl « ijvtiutity of vitr<J </» ktr bwsbimfll and 6<;u, deotroy inif die f<jr (for the Lord Rectorship of the Uni- versity. Mrs. Bell, PrincesF street, Stran- raer, who dide recently, was one of the oldest inhabitants, having reached her 90th birthday in May. The deceased Resided in the same dwelling house for the long period of 57 years. To Montrose belongs the distinc- tion of having bred the smallest pony in the world. Mr. Bostock has secured the unique animal, which now forms one of the attrac- tions at the Scottish Zoo. By the death of John Elliott, a Berwick ferryman, a literary I'nk has been broken. Deceased was a grandson of Hobby Elliott, whose original method of training his twelve sons is one of the gems of Mackay Wilson's 'Tales of the Bor- ders." Visitors to Thurso observe its in- tiniate connection in days of yore with Norway, from the many Scan- dinavian surnames and facial char- acteristics of the people. Thurso v.as founded in the twelfth century. Major MacLaren, Glasgow, King's Own Scottish Borderers, has retired from the service. He joined the array in March, 1883, reaching hj£ present rank in April, 1904. Two additions have been made to the Children's Museum, ToUcross Park. One is an observation hive of bees, by means of which visitors can see the bees in full activity. The annual service in commemor- ation of the battle of Bothwell Brig was held in a field adjoining the scene of the struggle. The attend- ance was estimated at about 20,000. Rev. Professor Morton, Qlosgow, preached the sermon. Someone has been claiming that Westminster was the first city to organize a daily house-to-house col- lection of house refuse, but Edin- burgh points out that the practice was in use in the Scottish metropo- lis for over half a century. Duncal Falconer, ex-gamekeeper dropped dead recently while pro- ceeding along Bank street. Coat- bridge. About 20 years ago he was a very able piper, and secured the championship honors of Scotland in a competition held at Edinburgh. . * ST. VITUS DANCE B^rw»«««!«tly ( Wi«r'» oyW^iit ThomiM KttttltAtn, who bad rung th« b«IU of Berwick for about 6A jrcsr*. i* ii«ad, He wa« the last of a («mily of b«tllrinKttrii who were coMrie<!t«il with thi; hellrtnging of Berwick for over a century, Th« lady stiidnnt* of Aberdeen University are proponing to run Mrs. Hnnry Fawoett, president of the National Unl.n of Women's Buffraire 6ociet'-«a, at a candidate A SBvere Case Cured by Or, Wil- liams' Pink Pills. St. Vitus' dance is a disease of the nerves brought on by a mor- bid condition of tno blood. It is a common disease with children and attacks females oftener than males. The only cure lies in plen- t.y of pure blood, because good blood is the life food of the nerves. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cure even the most severe forms of this trou- ble because they enrich the blood supply, thus carrying the neces- sary food to the nerves. In proof of this wo have the statement of Mrs. Alex. Cameron, Summersidc P. E. I., who says: â€" "Some years ago my doughtor Lena, then a child of ten years, became afflicted with St. Vitus dance. At that time she was attending school and the first indication I had that something was wrong, was that she .appeared eas- ily discouraged in her studies. She was naturally a spirited child, not given to tears, but she would cry over what I thought should be easy work for her. The disease progress- eil so rapidly that in the course of a few weeks she became unable to hold anything in her hands, and we wore obliged to take her out of school. She became so afflicted that f.he could not hold a cup to her lips without suddenly losing hold of it. I knew from the first by the symp- t'>ms that her ailment was St. Vitus dance, and dispaired of seeing her cured, as it was looked on as such « hopeless ailment. She became »K> b»d that she could not hold her- iself still for the space of ten soc- oi>Js. Her hands or feet were con- tinually moving and last of all she would c<jnt<irt her features so that »\ic was lo»iug her natural oxpres- Ki^in. At this stage I chanced on a piviMNr wutaining a testimoni*,! in favvr vf Dr. Williams' Pink hills, {l< wiribiug the cure of a little girl »ffBi4ite<l as mine was. I hastened to K«t * couple of boxes of the Pills, and 4»y t-he time she had used them ,1 n^tioed • d*ridttd change for the b«W(»"r, ftud purchasi^d a further liU;{if>ly Hy tne time she had taken b«>v*Mi boxes she was entirely ( ured Although she »e«med thor- oui^bly cured I was afraid the dis- ease might return again, but it never did, and she has since enjoy- ed tlie best of health. I cannot thank Dr. Williams' Pink Pills enough for what they did for my <hild, and I hop« my experience may be of benefit to someone affli ;(- ed as my daughter was." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by ail medicine dealers or may be obtained by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.60 from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co., ProvkviJle, Oht. THE KING'S COACHMAN MILLIAM BLYTH IS GIVING UP HIS POSITION. Flfty-SIx Years on the Boxâ€" Be gan His Career With the Earl of Derby. A famous, dignified, and respect- ed figure is about to disappear from the life of his Majesty's court in the person of |tfr. William BIyth, who for no fewer than thirty years has been King Edward's state coachman. After this long and faithful ser- vice Mr. Blyth has decided to re- tire, with King Edward's regretful permission. Though few would think it from his soldierly, alert bearing and still handsome fea- tures, Mr. Blyth is now in his 71st year, and has held the ribbons over half a century. Altogether, indeed, he gives one the impression of be- ing not only a fine old coachman, tut a fine old gentleman. In a talk at Buckingham Palace the retiring state coachman con- fessed to not a little pardonable pride in the fact that all through his service under King Edward he had never had an accident. "That is not to say, however," he added, "that my tenure of the reins has been without any driving incidents, some of which -his Majesty would { remember well enough were I to | recall them." As for Mr. Blyth's reminiscences ct Royal and other notable folk they would probably fill volumes. He began his career, fifty-six years ago, as coachman to a Prime M"n- ister, the late Earl of Derby â€" "the Rupert of debate." Since then he has been coachman to sev- eral distinguished noblemen of the passing generation, but never to a commoner. WHEN KING WAS PRINCE. At the time of Mr. Blyth's entry 2. Thin^ You Don't See in a Sewing HacUne Q Don't judge any sewing machine just by, the way it hokM, Q Enamel paint and «hiny varnish are good things, but they don't make a machine run well or last long. 9 Experience and judgment and intent com^ bined with manufacturing facilities, are the things you should consider before buying*' Q These points, combined with a rigid sys^ tem of inspection and tests, give a Uuting value to every Singer Sewing Machine. QYou can't cee them, but you lecnm them in the easy, effective working of every part â€" and their value becomes more plain to you aftier years of service. fl Every Singer is perfect when it leaves the factory â€" your daughter will say it's still perfect when you have no more use for it* into King Edward's household, as state coachman, in succession to Mr. Knight, his Majesty was, of course. Prince of Wales. The Marl- borough House stables were under Mr. Blyth's entire control from the f'rst, and King Edward's confidence in his management has been as com- plete as it has been amply justi- fied. Many of the memorable ceremon- ial at which Mr. Blyth baa played n conspicuous part. Naturally enough, the more joyous functions aro tlie ones he likes to remember best. Such are the marriage of the Prince of Wales, of the Duke of Connaught, of the Duchess of Fife, and of the Queen of Norway â€" all of whom he drove upon their wedding day. FAVORITE WITH FAMILY. As may be supposed, Mr. Blyth is a great favorite with the mem- bers of the Royal family themselves, many of whom he has watched grow up from babyhood. He has innum- erable souvenirs which he prizes irtensely, including several gifts from King Edward himself. With it all, there is just one lit- tle touch of pathos in the circum- stances of Mr. Blyth's resignation, namely, that for state processions there will he no Royal coachman at all in Ibe future. The truth is that since Queen Victoria's last days the famous white creams that traditionally draw the Royal coach have been ridden by postillions, and tt coachman has been unnecessary. There will still, however, be need- ed a responsible and skilful servant for levees and semi-state functions, whore Mr. Blyth's successor will have a chance at any rate of doing his duty faithfully. Mr. Blyth re- pudiates altogether the possibility of the motor car asserting itself to any really dignified purpose, so far as state ceremonial is concerned. Sold oaly bjr Singer Sewing Machine Company TORONTO «« mmnning Ohambera mBm MONTREAL (33 Buard of Trad* BldK WMNIPEQ t«4 Main StrMt Start the Day Right by Eatinff SHREDDED WHEAT for breakfast with milk or cream and a little fruit. It is a lunscle-buikling food, easily di- gested by the most delicate stomach. Puts vim and Vigor into tired nerves and Weary brains SOLII BY ALL «KOfEK8 THE NEW WOMAN IN TURKEY. ADVICE. "Most of us," said Uncle Eben, "put in a whole lot of our lives verifying' advice dat we might jes' as well have took in'de fus' place." HEARD IN A RESTAURANT. Luncherâ€" "Is this meant to be shortcake 1" Woitressâ€" "Yes, sir." Luncher (sarcastically) â€" "Then for heaven's sake take it away and berry it." The screws made in watch factor- ies are the smallest in the world ; 100,000 of them would go in an or- dinary thimble. Attorney (for the defence>â€" "Now what time was it when you were at- tacked 1" Complainants"! don't know ; ask your clientâ€" he took my watch." Women There Ask Abolition of Uurcm aud the Veil. In the recent rejoicings at the proclamation of a constitution in Turkey many Turkish women took part, and for the first time in his- tory appeared in public without their veils. They have appealed to the Young Turk party to abolish the harein system, and with it the compulsory veiling of women. The word har- em, says the Queen, is Arabic for anything forbidden or not to be touched and as against the rules of the Koran. Games of chance, witchcraft and portrait making are "harem." In practice the word is used by Europeans to designate that por- tion of a polyganiist's house which is devoted to the exclusive occu- pancy of his wives and their attend- ants. Thence it comes to refer to the female portion of his household, while the word may be used by Westerners to designate the system •f plurality of wives. In Turkey the system has been maintained not only as part of the Moslem religion but as an integral part of Mohammedan polity, of which the Sultan is the chief spiri- tual head, to whom all orthodox Mussulmans look up and to whom, as the appointor of Sheikh-ul-Islain, all religious questions may be fin- oUy referred Whether the Sultans will follow the lead of their subjects in this matter is very doubtful. The harem system is so interwoven with the court life and government of a Mo- hammedan ruler that it would take a strong man to break through the rule, even if he desired to do so. The etiquette of the harem of the. Sultan of Turkey, like that of most Moslem potentates, is very severe and is strictly carried out. Each wife has her own suite of apart- ments, her own bathroom and gar- dcn,~ and her own body of servants, male and female. The wives are net called by their names, but are distinguished as Kadin (or lady) No. I and so on. The title of Sultana is given only to the mother, sister or daughter of a Sultan, consequently it is the Kadin who fir.st gives birth to an heir to the throne who can have this distinction. Should an oda- lisk, or female slave of the harem, become the mother of her lord's fii ^t born son, then she becomes the roigning Sultana. Even then shn has little influence, thir, being wield- ed alone by the Sultan's mother, the Sultana Valide, who controls the harem and e.xerciFSs conjider- abi influence in al'. cuurt and mony gcvernment matters. PROVING HIS HONESTY. "You say you have confidence in the plaintiff, Mr. Smith t" "Yes, sir." "State to the Court if you please, what caused this confidence." "Why, you see. sir, there's allers reports 'bout eatin'-house men, and I used to think " "Never mind what you thought; ttll us what you know." "Well, sir, one day I goes down tc Cooken's shop, and sez to the waiter, 'Waiter,' sez I, 'give's a weal pie.' Well, just then Mr. Cooken come up, and, sez he, 'How do. Mr. Smith? What ye going to haver" "'Weal pie.' says I. Good,' says he; Til have one, tu ' so !« sets down an' eats one of his o*n wf al pies right afore me." "Did that cause your confi 'en"e in him?" "Yes, indeed, sir; when a- pat- in'-house keeper sets down afire his customers an' deliberate!'' e.'.ts one of his own weal pies, nj man can refuse to feel confidence â€" it shows him to be an honest miin." PROBABLE REASOKf. Stellaâ€" "Clara says she loves Tom well enough to marry him." Mabelâ€" "Then why doesn't she di it?" Stellaâ€" "Oh, I guess Tom believes in letting well enough alone." The Chinese regard fried wasp soup as a great delicacy. There are, it is estimated, some 3,000,000 caged birds in Europe. I \ 1 Fresh from the gardens of the finest tea-producing country in tha world. Sold only in sealed lead rackets, thus preserving its delici- ous flavor %nd arom*.