For many years past our readers have generously taken the responsibility of maintaining a waif at Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and another at Miss Sharman's Orphanage in Southwark; but, as the present waifs are now growing up, and will soon be out in the world, the time has come for another selection. For this purpose, we have obtained particulars of eligible cases, which we submit to our readers, and, as we look to them for a continuance of their kindly help in supporting The Quiver Waifs, we feel that they would prefer to choose the new little ones who are to be so known. We would, therefore, request our readers to send a post-card (addressed to The Editor of The Quiver, La Belle Sauvage, London, E.C.), stating for which waif in each of the two sets they desire to vote, and the children with the highest number of votes will be elected. The post-cards should reach the Editor not later than December 31st, 1898. It should be particularly understood that this course will imply no pecuniary obligation whatever on the part of the voters, as we shall rely solely upon the voluntary contributions of our readers to furnish the total requisite sum for the maintenance of the waifs, which amounts to £31 per year. All donations will be acknowledged in The Quiver month by month.

Particulars of Cases.

I. For Dr. Barnardo's Homes (one vote):—

Albert Le Vasseur.—Eight years of age—mother left a widow with ten children—totally unable to support them all—when discovered there was no food or money in the house.

Charles Salt.—Seven years of age—mother a "drunken and disreputable tramp"—father little better—parents without a home and constantly ill-treating the child.

John Harrison.—Seven years of age—found in streets begging in ragged condition—father dead—mother disreputable—John somewhat lame in walk, owing to injury to the right knee in infancy.

II. For Miss Sharman's Orphanage (one vote):—

Rose Heelis.—Aged two years—was born shortly after her father's death—mother has died of consumption—promises to grow into a very nice child, and is full of life and spirits.

Ethel Robinson.—Aged six years—father killed by an accident—mother in lunatic asylum—relatives too poor to help.

Lily Pavitt.—Aged ten years—mother dead—father deserted children—an aunt took the child, but was unable to support her.

THE QUIVER FUNDS.

The following is a list of contributions received from October 1st up to and including October 31st, 1898. Subscriptions received after this date will be acknowledged next month:—

For "The Quiver" Waifs' Fund: A Glasgow Mother (101st donation), 1s.; J. J. E. (131st donation), 5s.; R. S., Crouch End (7th donation), 5s.; E. M. B., Jedburgh, 3s.; R. Dendy, Eastbourne, 3s.; Anon., Alford, 1s.

For "The Quiver" Christmas Stocking Fund: Jessie, Agnes, and Cyril, 2s. 6d.; M. T., 5s.

For The Ragged School Union: R. H. B., 2s. 6d.

For The Indian Leper Mission Fund: A Thank-Offering, 1s.

For Dr. Barnardo's Homes: An Irish Girl, 13s. Also 7s. 6d. from Diomedes sent direct.

For St. Giles Christian Mission: Thank-Offering, 1s.