t in this or Ellen
Terry's part in that, or Cyril Maude's part in the other.

The enormous and overwhelming advantage possessed by
amateurs--the advantage of being free from commercial
pressure and having unlimited time for rehearsal--is the
last one they think of using.

The commercial plays, which are the despair of actors, but
which they must produce or starve, are the favorites of our
amateurs. They do out of sheer folly and vulgarity what our
real dramatic artists do of necessity and give some saving
grace and charm to in the doing.

KAISER MAKES NEW TEN COMMANDMENTS.

The Most Versatile of Monarchs Draws
Up a List of Rules to be Followed
by Horse-Owners.

Varied and numerous as are his regular activities, the German Emperor
frequently adds new ones to the list. One of the latest manifestations of
his ubiquitous interest is the following productions, which he has sent to
his friends under the title, "The Ten Commandments for Horse-Owners." It
is worth preserving for two reasons--first, because of the soundness of
the advice it offers; second, because it indicates that the most important
figure among continental monarchs is not above considering the welfare of
his dumb servants.

First--Do not expose your horses to draft, in or out of the
stable.

Second--Do not allow any broken windows in your stable. At
the same time see that it is properly ventilated.

Third--Do not keep your horses too warm. Never cover them
with blankets in the stable.

Fourth--Exercise your horses daily as the best preventive
against disease.

Fifth--Don't feed wet fodder, but give dry fodder and fresh
water. In winter let the water stand a while after taking it
from the well or faucet.

Sixth--Prevent ammonia gases, which are bad for the eyes and
the ligaments.

Seventh--Every fourth or sixth week remove the shoes and
have the hoofs attended to. After that the shoes may be
nailed on again.

Eighth--When the roads are covered with ice, use spiked
shoes.

Ninth--Do not put an ice cold bit into a horse's mouth in
winter unless you want him to have toothache and become ill.

Tenth--Be as careful of your horse's skin as of your own.

PARADOX PROVERBS.

These Pampered Children of Wisdom and Experience Find It So Difficult to
Agree That if They Had Teeth and Claws They Might Fight It