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the Metropolitan Board of Works have referred the matter to the Works and General Purposes Committee , and discussions have occurred in various other assemblies on the
same subject . The fund at the Mansion House raised in aid of the sufferers , now amounts to £ 33 , 000 . Of this sum about £ 10 , 000 has been distributed by the committee among various applicants .
Pumping operations aro still m progress at the Abercarn Colliery . Until the water is cleared from the mine it is of course impossible for any survey thereof to take place . The relatives of those in the pit are naturally anxious that the work should proceed as speedily as possible , especially
as fears are entertained that many of tho bodies will be buried in the falls which will certainly occur from the force of the explosion and the action taken since . Great
distress prevails in the district in consequence of the calamity , the whole of the men lately engaged at the colliery being out of employment by reason of the stoppage of the works .
The inquest on the late fatal fire at Birmingham has resulted in the verdict " That the fire was designedly caused , but by whom there was no evidence to show . " The jury added to their finding a severe censure upon the
local police , together with a strong condemnation of the defective arrangements of the Eire Brigade . The state of affairs on the north-west frontier of our
Indian empire is causing considerable anxiety both in that country and here . The Indian Government , who wish to give the Ameer of Afghanistan every opportunity of making amends for the insult offered to our Envoy , are making active preparations for a campaign , but it is
expected that very little can be done until the spring , beyond subduing those of the hill tribes who are opposed to us , and enlisting the support of tho others . The popular belief in India is , that the Ameer will take no notice of our preparations , although the Government seem to think that the
display will bring him to terms without fighting . General Crawford Chamberlain , brother of Sir Neville , will , it is stated , be entrusted with the chief command . Yarious rumours come from St . Petersburgh on the question , among others is one that in case of any attack by England ,
Russia could hardly leave the Ameer undefended , and in that case Afghanistan would play a part similar to that of Servia during the late campaign . Among a certain class
there , it is thought an Anglo-Russian war in Asia is unavoidable . On the Continent , the course of events is anxiously watched , the general opinion being that war must ensue .
A ministerial crisis has occurred in Hungary in consequence of some difference of opinion as to the means of defraying the cost of the Bosnian occupation , and , as a consequence , Herr Szell , the Minister of Finance , tendered his resignation . This was followed , on Monday , by the whole
of his colleagues taking a similar step . The Emperor has accepted that of the former , but will take time to consider those of the latter . It is stated that the next vote of credit on this account will be for eight and a half millions sterling . Numerous bodies of the insurgents are crossing the frontier
into Servia , it being estimated that upwards of ten thousand have either taken that step or are on their way . The principal inhabitants of Zwornik having met the Austrian troops , and made the submission of that town , some
thousands of Turkish soldiers , with two pachas , also crossed into Servia , where they were at once disarmed . The Austrians having thought the fortress of Klobuk might be used as a basis of future risings , havo completely destroyed it , and have disarmed the Mahometan inhabitants thereof .
Generally , throughout Bosnia , the insurgents as well as the Turkish troops seem to have abandoned all idea of further resistance , they not thinking it likely any additional assistance will be accorded them by the Porte . Tho total losses of the Austrians in killed an wounded , and
those who have died from sickness during the campaign , is stated at 4000 men . The effective strength of the French army for next year is fixed at nearly 500 , 000 men ; the expense of maintaining it being estimated at twenty-two millions sterling . Great , anxiety is felt at the
Vatican in consequence of its being expected that the negotiations with Germany will be broken off . In consequence of the recent reduction of pay , and the partiality with
which rewards are bestowed , a mutiny occurred in Japnn during the latter part of last month ; 300 men belonging to the Imperial Guard and the Artillery rebelled , and killed three of their officers . The disturbance was quickly put down , From Morocco a severe famine is reported , and
Our Weekly Budget.
deaths from starvation are of daily occurrence . The yellow fever epidemic still rages in tho Southern States of America , aud in some of the country districts and suburbs of large towns the death rate is increasing .
The annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland , will take place on Tuesday next , at the Corn Exchange , Alnwick . Tho Right . Hon . Earl Percy , Prov . G . Master , will preside , and on this occasion , the Prov . G . Master invites tho brethren to dine with him , with
the permission of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland , at Alnwick Castle . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened at two o ' clock precisely . Ample arrangements have been made
for a large attendance of the brethren of the Province , and it is expected that the gathering will be one of the most important ever held in the district in connection with Freemasonry .
The season is at hand when people who are given to floriculture will be thinking of laying in their stock of hyacinths , tulips , and other bulbous plants . Consequently , the florists generally are busy issuing their autumn catalogues with a view to attracting intonding purchasers .
We have received copy of Messrs . Dick Radclyffe & Co . s Catalogue , and having carefully noted its contents we are satisfied that those of our readers who may favour this well-known firm with their custom will obtain what they require at moderate charges and of excellent quality . Tho
collections of bulbs , either for the open ground or for indoor decoration in pots and glasses are remarkably cheap , considering the number and variety of the sorts included . Two guineas for a collection comprising 300 crocus , 100 snowdrops , 75 Due Van Thol tulips ( various ) ,
50 narcissus , two dozen hyacinths , besides daffodils , iris , jonquils , lilies , ranunculus , scillas , & c , & c , is by no means excessive , or if the collection is too numerous , one-half of it may be had for one guinea , in either case carriage to any railway station in England and Wales , and packing being
covered by the charge . Smaller collections , carnage not paid , may be had for either open ground or indoors for half a guinea . Tho lists of different roots separately is very numerous and contains all the best known varieties , ranged under their different colours . The prices range
from twelve to eighteen shillings per dozen , and from fortyeight to one hundred and thirty-six shillings if bought in collections , or from 2 s to 6 d per bulb for the different varieties . The same may be said of the tulips and other roots , which are marked at so much per root , per dozen , or
per hundred , according to circumstances . These occupy the larger half of the Catalogue , the rest containing fruit trees , roses , miscellaneous , roots , gardening necessaries , manures , & c , & c , the quality in all cases being guaranteed .
We have also been favoured with copy of Catalogue of hyacinths , & c , & c , issued by the well known firm of W . Cutbush & Son , of the Highgate Nurseries , and Barnet , Herts . Here too , after careful examination of its contents
we can , with confidence , recommend to our readers who have not made up their minds whom to carry their custom to , to visit the Nurseries of this firm . They will find a large and varied assortment of every description of bulb , and
may indulge their taste for expensive varieties or for those of a more modest price . Here , too , the prices per root , per dozen , and per hundred are given , or may be , in the last case , obtained on application .
At this busy season of the Masonic year , when Lodges are speculating as to where they shall hold their installation meetings , so as to find the requisite nccomraodation for
large parties , we direct attention to Bro . Smith's advertisement , which appears in another column . Bro . Smith is favourably known to many of onr readers , and his ability as a caterer has been acknowledged again and again .
Hotr . owAT ' s OINTM » \> D Pri . r . s . —In all outward complaints a desperate efibi't should bo made to at once remove these annoying infirmities , and of eslablisfiing a euro . Tiie remarkable remedies disovered by Professor llolloway will satisfactorily accompli .-h this desirable result , without any of those dangers or drawbacks which attended the old method of treating ulcerative
inflammatiuis , scrofulous affections , and scorbutic annoyances . The most timid invalids may u « e both tie Ointment and Pills with the utmost , safety with certain success , provided a moderate attention be bestowed on their accompany , ing '" Directions . " Urth tie t ) re « aration » soothe , heal , and purify . Tho one assists tho other most materially in effecting cures and renewing strength by helping exhausted nature just when she needs suah succour ,
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Our Weekly Budget.
the Metropolitan Board of Works have referred the matter to the Works and General Purposes Committee , and discussions have occurred in various other assemblies on the
same subject . The fund at the Mansion House raised in aid of the sufferers , now amounts to £ 33 , 000 . Of this sum about £ 10 , 000 has been distributed by the committee among various applicants .
Pumping operations aro still m progress at the Abercarn Colliery . Until the water is cleared from the mine it is of course impossible for any survey thereof to take place . The relatives of those in the pit are naturally anxious that the work should proceed as speedily as possible , especially
as fears are entertained that many of tho bodies will be buried in the falls which will certainly occur from the force of the explosion and the action taken since . Great
distress prevails in the district in consequence of the calamity , the whole of the men lately engaged at the colliery being out of employment by reason of the stoppage of the works .
The inquest on the late fatal fire at Birmingham has resulted in the verdict " That the fire was designedly caused , but by whom there was no evidence to show . " The jury added to their finding a severe censure upon the
local police , together with a strong condemnation of the defective arrangements of the Eire Brigade . The state of affairs on the north-west frontier of our
Indian empire is causing considerable anxiety both in that country and here . The Indian Government , who wish to give the Ameer of Afghanistan every opportunity of making amends for the insult offered to our Envoy , are making active preparations for a campaign , but it is
expected that very little can be done until the spring , beyond subduing those of the hill tribes who are opposed to us , and enlisting the support of tho others . The popular belief in India is , that the Ameer will take no notice of our preparations , although the Government seem to think that the
display will bring him to terms without fighting . General Crawford Chamberlain , brother of Sir Neville , will , it is stated , be entrusted with the chief command . Yarious rumours come from St . Petersburgh on the question , among others is one that in case of any attack by England ,
Russia could hardly leave the Ameer undefended , and in that case Afghanistan would play a part similar to that of Servia during the late campaign . Among a certain class
there , it is thought an Anglo-Russian war in Asia is unavoidable . On the Continent , the course of events is anxiously watched , the general opinion being that war must ensue .
A ministerial crisis has occurred in Hungary in consequence of some difference of opinion as to the means of defraying the cost of the Bosnian occupation , and , as a consequence , Herr Szell , the Minister of Finance , tendered his resignation . This was followed , on Monday , by the whole
of his colleagues taking a similar step . The Emperor has accepted that of the former , but will take time to consider those of the latter . It is stated that the next vote of credit on this account will be for eight and a half millions sterling . Numerous bodies of the insurgents are crossing the frontier
into Servia , it being estimated that upwards of ten thousand have either taken that step or are on their way . The principal inhabitants of Zwornik having met the Austrian troops , and made the submission of that town , some
thousands of Turkish soldiers , with two pachas , also crossed into Servia , where they were at once disarmed . The Austrians having thought the fortress of Klobuk might be used as a basis of future risings , havo completely destroyed it , and have disarmed the Mahometan inhabitants thereof .
Generally , throughout Bosnia , the insurgents as well as the Turkish troops seem to have abandoned all idea of further resistance , they not thinking it likely any additional assistance will be accorded them by the Porte . Tho total losses of the Austrians in killed an wounded , and
those who have died from sickness during the campaign , is stated at 4000 men . The effective strength of the French army for next year is fixed at nearly 500 , 000 men ; the expense of maintaining it being estimated at twenty-two millions sterling . Great , anxiety is felt at the
Vatican in consequence of its being expected that the negotiations with Germany will be broken off . In consequence of the recent reduction of pay , and the partiality with
which rewards are bestowed , a mutiny occurred in Japnn during the latter part of last month ; 300 men belonging to the Imperial Guard and the Artillery rebelled , and killed three of their officers . The disturbance was quickly put down , From Morocco a severe famine is reported , and
Our Weekly Budget.
deaths from starvation are of daily occurrence . The yellow fever epidemic still rages in tho Southern States of America , aud in some of the country districts and suburbs of large towns the death rate is increasing .
The annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland , will take place on Tuesday next , at the Corn Exchange , Alnwick . Tho Right . Hon . Earl Percy , Prov . G . Master , will preside , and on this occasion , the Prov . G . Master invites tho brethren to dine with him , with
the permission of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland , at Alnwick Castle . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened at two o ' clock precisely . Ample arrangements have been made
for a large attendance of the brethren of the Province , and it is expected that the gathering will be one of the most important ever held in the district in connection with Freemasonry .
The season is at hand when people who are given to floriculture will be thinking of laying in their stock of hyacinths , tulips , and other bulbous plants . Consequently , the florists generally are busy issuing their autumn catalogues with a view to attracting intonding purchasers .
We have received copy of Messrs . Dick Radclyffe & Co . s Catalogue , and having carefully noted its contents we are satisfied that those of our readers who may favour this well-known firm with their custom will obtain what they require at moderate charges and of excellent quality . Tho
collections of bulbs , either for the open ground or for indoor decoration in pots and glasses are remarkably cheap , considering the number and variety of the sorts included . Two guineas for a collection comprising 300 crocus , 100 snowdrops , 75 Due Van Thol tulips ( various ) ,
50 narcissus , two dozen hyacinths , besides daffodils , iris , jonquils , lilies , ranunculus , scillas , & c , & c , is by no means excessive , or if the collection is too numerous , one-half of it may be had for one guinea , in either case carriage to any railway station in England and Wales , and packing being
covered by the charge . Smaller collections , carnage not paid , may be had for either open ground or indoors for half a guinea . Tho lists of different roots separately is very numerous and contains all the best known varieties , ranged under their different colours . The prices range
from twelve to eighteen shillings per dozen , and from fortyeight to one hundred and thirty-six shillings if bought in collections , or from 2 s to 6 d per bulb for the different varieties . The same may be said of the tulips and other roots , which are marked at so much per root , per dozen , or
per hundred , according to circumstances . These occupy the larger half of the Catalogue , the rest containing fruit trees , roses , miscellaneous , roots , gardening necessaries , manures , & c , & c , the quality in all cases being guaranteed .
We have also been favoured with copy of Catalogue of hyacinths , & c , & c , issued by the well known firm of W . Cutbush & Son , of the Highgate Nurseries , and Barnet , Herts . Here too , after careful examination of its contents
we can , with confidence , recommend to our readers who have not made up their minds whom to carry their custom to , to visit the Nurseries of this firm . They will find a large and varied assortment of every description of bulb , and
may indulge their taste for expensive varieties or for those of a more modest price . Here , too , the prices per root , per dozen , and per hundred are given , or may be , in the last case , obtained on application .
At this busy season of the Masonic year , when Lodges are speculating as to where they shall hold their installation meetings , so as to find the requisite nccomraodation for
large parties , we direct attention to Bro . Smith's advertisement , which appears in another column . Bro . Smith is favourably known to many of onr readers , and his ability as a caterer has been acknowledged again and again .
Hotr . owAT ' s OINTM » \> D Pri . r . s . —In all outward complaints a desperate efibi't should bo made to at once remove these annoying infirmities , and of eslablisfiing a euro . Tiie remarkable remedies disovered by Professor llolloway will satisfactorily accompli .-h this desirable result , without any of those dangers or drawbacks which attended the old method of treating ulcerative
inflammatiuis , scrofulous affections , and scorbutic annoyances . The most timid invalids may u « e both tie Ointment and Pills with the utmost , safety with certain success , provided a moderate attention be bestowed on their accompany , ing '" Directions . " Urth tie t ) re « aration » soothe , heal , and purify . Tho one assists tho other most materially in effecting cures and renewing strength by helping exhausted nature just when she needs suah succour ,