"We are at a crisis, and a critical one at that."--_Sir
ARCHIBALD SALVIDGE in "The Sunday Chronicle_."

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IN A GOOD CAUSE.

A special matinée is to be given by Mr. CHARLES GULLIVER at the
Paladium, on Friday, March 19th, for the National Children's Adoption
Association. Mrs. LLOYD GEORGE, who makes a strong appeal for this
good work, will receive applications for tickets at 10, Downing
Street, S.W., and cheques should be made payable to her.


[Illustration: MANNERS AND MODES.

THE ELECT ARE PRIVILEGED TO SEE THE FINISHED STATUE OF HERCULES BY A
CELEBRATED SCULPTOR.]

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SONGS OF THE HOME.

IV.--THE BARRISTER HUSBAND.

_How doth the Barrister delight,_
_According to his sort,_
_To mix in any form of fight_
_In any kind of Court._