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As all the Diseases mentioned in this Circular proceed from one cause, they can be Cured by one remedy,

viz., the CARBOLIC SMOKE BALL.

THE

Carbolic Smoke Ball

Will not only Cure HAY FEVER but will also Cure the most Severe Forms of the following ailments :

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In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court, or Jan 29, 1891, Mr. Justice SMITH granted an injunction to the Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. restraining J. Foor and the Electrobole Co. trom selling an appliance called an "Electrobole," which was shown to be an infringement of the patented rights of the Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.; and the said J. Foor and the Electrobole Co. were further restrained from issuing circulars or advertisements so printed and coloured and got up as to deceive the public into the belief that the appliances called "Electroboles" were the Carbolic Smoke Balls of the plaintiffs.

Sunilla.

The cure of any of the diseases mentioned in this Circular, when chronic, may be hastened by the use of SUNILLA. The Carbolic Smoke Ball stops the trouble by attacking the local cause in the head, throat and lungs, allaying the inflammation, checking the flow of diseased matter to the stomach, and restoring the mucous membrane to its normal condition. SUNILLA removes the accumulation of poisonous secretions from the stomach, and by means of its antiseptic properties destroys the disease germs in the entire system, leaving the patient completely cured. SUNILLA is a tonic, composed of finely-ground vegetable roots, and contains no mineral substance. In cases of Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Torpid Liver and Jaundice it will be found to be of the greatest efficacy, while as a blood purifier it is unequalled. SUNILLA may be obtained in two forms, viz. : As a powder, in packets, for mixing in port, sherry, ginger or orange wine, price 2s. 6d., post free.

As a liquid, in bottles, ready for use, price 2s. 9d. and
4s. 6d., post free to any part of the United Kingdom.

The CARBOLIC SMOKE BALL will not only cure all
diseases caused by taking cold, but will, if used in time, positively
ward off colds.
One CARBOLIC SMOKE BALL will last a family several
months, making it the cheapest remedy in the world at the price
-10s., post free.
The CARBOLIC SMOKE BALL can be refilled, when
empty, at a cost of 5s., post free.

ADDRESS:

Carbolic Smoke Ball Company,

27, Princes Street, Hanover Square, London, W.

COLD

IN THE HEAD
Cured in 12 hours.

COLD

ON THE CHEST
Cured in 12 hours.

CATARRH

Cured in 3 months.

ASTHMA Relieved in 10 minutes.

BRONCHITIS
Cured in every case.

HOARSENESS
Cured in 12 hours.

LOSS OF VOICE
Fully restored.

THROAT
DEAFNESS
Cured in 1 to 4
months.

SORE THROAT
Cured in 12 hours.

INFLUENZA
Cured in 24 hours.

SNORING

Cured by inhaling at bedtime.

CROUP Relieved in 5 minutes WHOOPING COUGH

Relieved the first application.

NEURALGIA Cured in 10 minutes.

HEADACHE Cured in 10 minutes.

Telegraphic Address—“ INHALATION, LONDON.”

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that when the mite has only six legs it corresponds with insects, whereas in its perfect state it belongs to the spider family. Thus the mites "in this respect connect the two great classes of Insecta and Arachnida:"" Playtime Naturalist," pp 70, 170. "Wonderful! Wonderful!" exclaimed the company, though I believe they were all the time thinking more about the quality of the cheese than the quality of my sermon, which must have been unconscionably dry. However, I flattered myself that they were interested, and proceeded.

"This is not the only parcel that has been left

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second sermon on things left behind. How far I succeeded I know not, but I endeavoured to show that when a frog lays its spawn there comes forth from each lump of jelly a tiny fish-scarce, if at all different from the young begotten by a salmon or a cod so far as the structure or anatomy is concernedwith gills instead of lungs and a tail for swimming instead of legs. I then showed how in due course the fish was left behind, and the creature, while still retaining its tail, improvised first one pair of legs and then a second until it stood on a par with the newts. Finally, I referred to the perfect animal, and showed how it gradually absorbed its tail, until it stood before us a beautiful and rational frog.

My friends naturally wanted to know where all this was leading, and I explained that such facts had led the naturalist to theorize as follows:-Many animals-and plants as well in a less degree-undergo a series of changes in their progress from the germ to the adult. At various stages they correspond to animals whose development is complete-the larval six-legged mite with the insect, and the larval tadpole with the fish-but eventually they pass beyond

these forms and assume others which are different and higher. May not these stages indicate the lines along which the creatures have moved in their racedevelopment? Or to put the question in the language of science, Does not the ontogeny of the creature recapitulate its phylogeny? ("Evolution," by Le Conte, p. 9 seq.).

I need scarcely say that mine host began to feel that he was out of his depth, and I had to tow him to land. This I did by explaining that so far as our present knowledge goes the doctrine of evolution is better adapted than any other which is at this moment before the public to meet all the difficulties associated with the questions of manifest life, while its inability to deal with the origin of life, makes it necessary for us still to revert to the Biblical doctrine of a wise and beneficent Creator.

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Fig. 119.-Segmentation of Tadpole's egg. A, fourteenth day. B, ditto, enlarged.

behind," I continued; and at a bound I passed from the mite to the frog. Whether my hearers knew the difference between a frog and a toad, I very much question, but it is well to flatter your hearers sometimes by assuming that they know as much as yourself, for no one likes to be considered a noodle, though he may be the essence of stupidity.

"Now," said I, "you know that when a frog's a tadpole it's a fish!"

"Never! Wonderful!"

"It is wonderful, indeed," I continued; and shameful as it must appear to the cool and philoso

NOTES ON NEW BOOKS.

POPULAR LECTURES AND ADDRESSES

by Sir W. Thomson, F.R.S., &c., vols. i and iii. (London: Macmillan). The all-embracing science of modern physics owes more to Sir William Thomson, perhaps, than any living man. Sir William is not only an ingenious inventor and a patient and accurate discoverer, but a born teacher as well. As a lecturer he is too much in earnest to stoop to popularity, and he is careless about addressing any other than earnest students and workers. He expects them to take a little trouble to understand him, and they all know he is worth it. Readers of these addresses must be prepared to master a score or so of terms and phrases before they

are admitted to the "Third Degree." Then Sir William's style, although terse and brief, is clear and understandable. That he can command a large circle of readers is evidenced by the fact that the first edition of the work under notice was soon out of print, and a second had immediately to be issued. Vol. ii of the set has not yet been published. Some of these Essays and Addresses have became classic, notably those in vol. i. on "The Size of Atoms," and "The Sun's Heat." Another lecture in three parts is devoted to "The Secular Cooling of the Sun," "The Sun's Present Temperature," and, "The Origin and Total Amount of the Sun's Heat." Among other addresses are "The Six Gateways of Knowledge," "The Wave Theory of Light," "Electrical Measurements," "Capillary Attraction," &c. Many of these are supplemented by original notes and appendixes. The whole of these valuable discourses are included in one volume, entitled "The Constitution of Matter." Volumé iii. is called "Navigation," and is devoted to navigational affairs. Among them we find the following comprehensive range of subjects discoursed upon in various chief places: "The Tides," "Terrestrial Magnetism and the Mariner's Compass," "On Deep Sea Sounding by Pianoforte-Wire," "Lighthouse Characteristics," "The Forces concerned in the Laying and Lifting of Deep-Sea Cables," "Navigation," &c. Many of these important summaries of valuable knowledge are also added to by original notes. Enough has been said, however, to show that the publication of Sir William Thomson's "Popular Lectures and Addresses" is a welcome addition to modern scientific literature.

The Birds of Essex-A Contribution to the Natural History of the County, by Miller Christy, F.L.S. (Chelmsford: Edmund Durrant). This is the second special memoir published by the Essex FieldClub-the most enterprising, active, zealous, and intelligent of our out-door societies. The author is a well-known, all-round naturalist, with a speciality for ornithology. He has long been a welcome contributor to the scientific press, some readers will well remember his name, although we miss the initial letter R in this his latest work. Ornithology is a branch of natural history which demands unusual patience and care; and, as a rule, none but enthusiastic ornithologists study ornithology. We are gradually acquiring a series of splendid and trustworthy monographs of British birds. In the eastern countries, particularly, we have Stevenson, Southwell, Babington, and now Miller Christy. The present work is got up with mych taste. Most of the illustrations (162 in number) are first-rate specimens of natural history wood-cutting. Mr. Christy is known as a graceful and accomplished writer, and he also brings to his work all the requisites of a good ornithologist. His book is prefaced with a highly reliable and most

interesting chapter devoted to short biographies of the principal Essex ornithologists. Next we have an account of the Chief Essex Bird Collections, Migration Tables (by Mr. H. Doubleday and the Rev. R. Sheppard), a chapter of Hawks and Hawking in the Olden Time (by Mr. J. E. Harting), and another on Wild Fowl Decoys and Wild Fowling in Essex. Lastly comes the chief part of the work: "A Catalogue on the Birds of Essex," which occupies over two hundred pages, and is abundantly illustrated. Every species of bird has some interesting note or item. This part is as attractive and instructing as many pages of Gilbert White. The Essex Field Club, through Mr. Christy's help, have conferred genuine assistance in the important work of constructing a national ornithology which will endure for many years to

come.

Lessons in Elementary Biology, by T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. (London: Macmillan). We have by no means too many good manuals of biology. Zoology is indeed rather poor therein, and elementary botany is too abundantly represented. A general biology, based on the science of physical life, is open to good literary work. Professor Parker's handsome new text-book is of this character. It is meant for real students, not idlers or dilettanti skimmers of every fresh pot of scientific milk, although such people imagine they run away with the cream. For students in B.Sc. exams. this book is a genuine friend. The illustrations are numerous, well selected, and special. There is neither a needless a useless one in the volume. The table of contents includes thirty so-called "Lessons"; and it would be difficult to formulate a wider area of biological research and discussion. Professor Parker's method of instruction is clear, solid, and so strong that the student who has thoroughly mastered his "Lesson" will not be likely soon to forget it.

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The Making of Flowers, by the Rev. Professor George Henslow (London: S.P.C.K.). Here we have another welcome addition to the "Romance of Science" series. Professor Henslow is the worthy son of a worthy sire. He is a devoted botanist, and was one of the earliest botanists to recognise the law of evolution in his beloved study. But he never seems to have taken kindly to the definite conclusions of Darwin, Hooker, Lubbock, and others, that insects are absolutely essential for crossing flowers. He rather holds a brief for the opposition, and thinks the plant travelled to the insect, rather than the insect to the plant-through its migrations. Mr. Henslow makes much of stimulation as an agent for effecting floral change, especially the stimulation of insects. We will not even endeavour, by sketching an outline of this charming little book, to rob our readers of the pleasure of perusing it.

The British Noctua and their Varieties, vol. i., by J. W. Tutt (London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co.).

The author has herein done good and laborious work in a field of research little known, but which offers much of importance and interest. The student has here collected ready for use the records of varieties hitherto scattered through numberless magazines. Nevertheless, much of the work recorded is new. Mr. Tutt is well known as a diligent lepidopterist, and this handy little manual will be highly acceptable to all working entomologists.

The Species of Epilobium occurring North of Mexico, by W. Trelease. Professor Trelease is in charge of the Missouri Botanic Garden, and this well got-up work forms the Second Annual Report of that Institution. It will be of much service to American botanists. It is illustrated by forty-seven artistically got-up plates of the different species of Epilobium.

Monographie du Genre Pleurosigma et des Genres alliés, by H. Perogallo (Paris: M. J. Tempère). This handsome monograph of the most important of all the genera of diatoms, owes its publication to the existence of "Le Diatomiste," the French botanical quarterly journal, edited by M. Tempère, devoted to the study of diatoms, to which we have already drawn the attention of our readers. It is illustrated by ten plates, quarto size, crowded with accurately drawn figures. M. Perogallo's work has involved much labour and research.

TWO VIEWS OF THE WEALD.

VIEW THE First.

The

HE long ridge of Kentish rag which bounds the Weald Valley on the north slopes steeply down to the bed of the Beult-a little tributary of the Medway, which meanders slowly through the rich corn-land, scattered copses and marshy meadows, which make the Weald dear to farmers and to sportsmen. alluvial soil of its banks rests upon a bed of flinty gravel, laid bare in the river-bed and the ditches bordering the fields, and contributing more stones to the surface soil than is usual in a land where "stone-pickers" are unknown. These scattered flints will furnish us with the materials for reconstructing in our imagination the Weald as it once wasthe home of beast and wild fowl, of hunters without gun or cartridge, trained setter or beagle, but whose weapons, of their own manufacture, doubtless did good execution in their day.

Step with me over the plank bridge that spans the Beult. There in the river-bank, not long ago, was found sticking out of the soil, a beautiful polished celt, an axe-head, whose owner little dreamed that the tool he fashioned and polished with such infinite toil and care should now alone represent to us the worker's life and ways.

When we have crossed the meadows, where the

overflowing river deepens its deposit of silt every winter, we arrive at the edge of some ploughed fields, bare as yet of seedlings; the soil in this curious "spring" weather is dry and crumbling after the ploughing and harrowing. At every step or so we may pick up a fragment of flint-satiny black, translucent grey or brown, glowing red, almost as jasper, weathered to a blue like that of the Kentish hills in the distance, cracked and calcined like a bit of old pottery-and of real pottery, too, we may pick up specimens, of which more anon.

The variety of colour in the flints is by no means their sole attraction or interest. Scarcely one of them but has been split or splintered, and that in no accidental manner. A practised eye soon recognises "flakes" and "cores," perhaps a fashioned arrowhead, borer, or other tool. Here was undoubtedly one of the earliest manufactories of which we have record-and these flints are the raw material, the refuse, or the finished articles.

Long ago the ever-working rain and frost and rivers and sea wore away the escarpment of those chalky downs which bound the Weald to north and south; long ago the flints were drifted over the land, sole traces of the earlier deposits. The great Weald forest grew up, man appeared on the scene, and here, where fish and bird and beast must have found food in plenty, their newly arrived master found weapons also to his hand. Generations of the old stone-workers must have lived and died-hundreds of flints must have been chipped and shaped, and presently polished, and then "the old order " changed, newer races came on the scene, for as we trudge over the ground we can pick up from time to time pieces of well-burnt clay that are not bits of drain-pipes, nor specimens of modern art, but genuine Roman tiles, and Roman pots. And on the far side of the Beult, along the hill, stretches a long line of Roman earthworks, and in a copse half-way down is a still untouched tumulus, into which as yet only the rabbits have been privileged to burrow.

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And so, as we homeward wend our weary but happy way, we may see in thought the savage hunters stalking their game, setting their snares or their nets, sitting over their fires after nightfall-ashes have been dug up in these very fields-shaping and polishing their tools, scraping their skins, fitting their bows, doubtless enjoying life as much as did those modern sportsmen whose many empty cartridge-cases now betoken a warm corner." Doubtless the rabbits scurried and burrowed, as now in the soft loam, and the plover screamed over-head, and the larks rose into the cloudy sky wherever the wood was cleared-perhaps also the wolf and the bear and the wild boar ranged over the land. Much is changed, yet enough is the same-enough to make us sure that these our rude forefathers of the stone ages, had in many ways such a view of the Weald, as we may have to-day, if we will but look for it.

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