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THE TIN-PLATE TRADE, Affairs at the Old Castle Works at Llanelly, On Thursday Mr. Joseph Mavbery, -J.P., manager of the Old Castle Works, Llanelly, bad :,11 interview with .:1, numher of men, "hen the wages question was again discussed. Mr. Mayberv, we are informed, explained his posi- tion, and showed the necessity which existed for a reduction in the wages rate. He then expressed his willingness to accept a reduction of 10 per cent. One of the delegates asked him if he intended that that reduction should apply to the foremen and the clerks. Mr. Maybery replied that lie was not prepared to do that. In conversation with one of the men, our reporter was informed that they would not accept the reduction unless the foreman and the clerks were placed on the same footing. Their con- tcition is that th; wages of the non-producers enter into the cost of production in the same way as do the wages of the actual producers." REDUCTION ACCEPTED AT THE WESTERN WORKS. It is likely that the offer made by Mr, May- bery at! the Old Castle ij one that will be made throughout the Llanelly district. The masters held a meeting at the Western Works on Mon- day. and, after deliberating in private, decided to accept the 10 per cent, offered by the men's delegates at the joint conference. MR. ROGERS'S POSITION. ATTEMPT TO BLOW HOT AND COLD. PARALLEL CONDUCT AT HOME AND ABROAD. The "Industrial World" says:—"I have always frankly acknowledged that Mr. J. H. Rogers has been a kind and considerate employer, always paying good wages, and rightly shunning disputes with his workmen. But this does not remove or alter the fact that it was Mr. Rogers who rendered the most effec- tive help to the American to establish the tin- plate trade across the ocean, and, though th°re may be but three tin-plate works, according to his showing, at work in America to-day, yet one of the largest was erected through Mr. Rogers' instrumentality. It is true that whilst at other works in the States a strike is proceed- ing Mr. Rogers' works are steadily going. There is a resemblance in the principle adopted in keeping the works going in America to that adopted to keep the South Wales men (Llanelly) at work. In America other masters have to fight the battle. If they defeat the men, then Mr. Rogers will take the same advantage as those who fought. If the tin-platers gain the day—well, he will have his works going and saved disagreeableness with his men. At Llanelly. though his action is the very reverse of what was set forth not- long ago by himself, and latterly by his partner, he breaks away from all other masters and settles with his men at a 10 per cent. reduction. Workmen have II) reason to quarrel with this, though were Mr. Rogers a workman, and acting towards workmen in the same way as he acts towards employers, he would lie descrilwd in terms more forcible than polite. Mr. Rogers, no more than any other mortal, can blow hot and cold at the same time."

EGVPTIAN FINANCES. Proposed Reduction of the Land Tax. A Rputer's Cairo telegram on 11111rsclay says: -The report of the Budget Committee, which has been approved by the Legislative Council, proposes the reduction of the land tax to the exteut llf a million pounds sterling, and recom- mends that one half of this amount should be covered by retrenchments in departmental expendituie, and the remainder by saving through the conversion of the Unified Debt. The report reiterates the objections to the presence of the British Army of occupation.

A BANKRUPTCY PETITION. Action Against a Swansea Solicitor TOP Breach of Contract. At Swansea County-court on Thursday (before Judge Gwilvm Williams)- Mr. Trevor G. Richards, late of the Foxhole Tin-plate Com- pany, claimed £25 damages and such further damages the court might award against Mr. R. T. Leyson, solicitor, for breach of contract. The plaintiff's allegation was that Mr. Leyson agreeo with him that if he (the plaintiff) would bring him,on a..certain day and time, an "allowed cheque" for £6 he (Mr. Levson) would with- hold the execution of certain judgments against him and give him time to make certain pay- ments that the allowed cheque was presented as arranged, but that in the meantime defen- dant had issued a bankruptcy petition against hun which involved him in an expense of £25, £20 of which was Mr, Leyson's own costs. Mr. C. H. Grlascodine appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Villiers Meager for the uefe-nelant.— '-J-b" plaintiff in his evidence stated that the (te.e-ndant kept back his bankruptcy petition tor four week-j, asking him for £2 every week. ~v'flence was cdled as to the allowed cheque, Mr. Leyson and his clerk then went into the jwx, and after they had given their evidence, his Honour said the case was very important, and affeeted Mr. Leyson ery closely. It was not a niere question of money, but there was some-thing more in it, and he thought, there- lore, some more evidence should lie produced as to. the times, on which point the parties materially differed.—The case was adjourned lor the attendance of Mr. Jenkin Jones.

HUNTINGDON'S M.P, The Liberal Candidate Retires from the Constituency. The Central News says :-Mr. A. R. White way, the Liberal candidate for Huntingdon Livision, has retired from the constituency. He has been nursing the constituency for some tunc. ,4- rue ^mmefiiate cause of his retirement is understood to be owing to objections advanced against him for being a member of the Agricul- tural Union, and for not pledging himself to support local veto. Mr. Whiteway's predecessor retired for a similar reason. Mr. Smith-Barry has no opponent at present.

THE MANNING COMMITTEE. Evidence Given on Behalf of Liver- poool Shipowners. The Departmental Committee en the Manning of Merchant Si p.s met at 8, Richmond-terrace, Whitehall, ou Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs- day, the 18th. 19th, and 20th inst. The members present were Sir E.J. Reed, M.P. (chairman), the Right Hon. A. B. Forwood, M.P., Sir F. H. Evans, M.P., Mr. J. H. Wilson, M.P., Sir D. Murray, Mr. Ingram B. Walker, Mr. W. Smith Mr. F. W. Raikes, Q.C., Mr. L. C. Wakefield, Mr H. T. Wallace, Mr. C. Barrie, Mr. Laws, Mr. Scrutton, Mr. Daridson, Mr. J. Orr Sinclair, Mr. J. B. Butcher, Mr. Con- norty, Mr. S. Bullock (secretary), and Captain E. N. Reed. Evidence was given on behalf of Liverpool shipowners and under- writers. The cormittec then adjourned until the 22nd of January, when further evidence will be offered hy shipowners.

BRISTOL CHANNEL PASSENGER SERVICE (LIMITED). We hog to inform our many friends who desire a SERVICE BETWEEN CARDIFF aud WESTON during the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS that the Stringent Requirements of the Board of Trade Certi- ficate for a Winter Service Bo it would necessitate bl1ch 3D outlay that running so short n, period would not warrant. Were it not for this we should, in all probability, put a bo.,t 011. EDWARDS, ROBERTSON, and CO.

[ Great Cricket. i The great cricket match between Mr. Stod- dart's English eleven and a representative Colonial team terminated on Thursday, after eii days' play, in a brilliant victory for the Englishmen by ten runs. Unfortunately. the description and scoring of Thursday's play are not to hand, but up to Wednesday night the Colonials, who only required 177 runs to win, had made 113 runs for two wickets, having thus only 64- to get with eight wickets to fall. In this thqy failed, and so a match which creates a record in international cricket terminated in favour of the representatives of the mother country. The full scores up to Wednesday night were: AUSTRALIA.—First Inn'ings. J. J. Lyons (S.A.), 1) Richardson 1 G. H. S. Trott (V.), b Richardson 12 J. Darling (S.A.), b Richardson 0 1'. A. lredale (Nr.S.W.), c Stcddart, b Ford 81 G. Giffen (S.A.), c Ford, b Brockwell.. 161 S. E. Gregory (N-S .W), c Peel, h Stod- dart 201 J. E. Ueedman (S.A.), <• Ford, b Peel. 17 C. M'Leod (V.). e Gay, b Peel 15 C, T. B. Turner (N.S. \V.), b Kichard- .0,1 1 J. iter1. Blackball) (V.). b Richardson 74 E. Jones (S.A.), not out 11 Extras 12 Total 586 Sccond Inning's. J. J. Lvons, b Richard-ut 25 G. lJ, S. Troti, e Gay, b ——— 8 u f.Vlten, not out 30 J. Darling, not- out 44 Extlas 6 Total (for two wickets) 113 The terminated for 167. E X GI A r>—Fi rst Innong*. Mr. A. C. Mficlareu, c Reedman, b Turner 4 Ward, e Ireclile, b Tunur 75 Mr. A. E. Stoddart, c Jones, b Giffen 12 Brown, run out 22 Pep], c Giegory, b Giffen 4 Bro -kv.ell, c Blaclham, h Jones 49 Lockwrod, e Giffen, b Tiott. 18 Mr. F. G. J. Ford, c Blackbam, b Giffen 30 Briggs, 1) Giffen 57 Mr L. H. Gay, c Gregory, b Reedinan. 33 Richardson, not out 0 Extras 21 Total 325 Second Innings. Mr. A. C. Maclaren, b GifTen 21 Ward, b Giffen 117 Mr. A. E. Stoddart, c G.ffen, b Turner 36 Brown, e Toiips, b Giffen 53 Brockwell, b Joaes 37 Peel, b Giffen 17 Mr. F. G. J. Ford, b M'Lpod 48 Briggs, b M'Leod 12 Lockwo xl, b Trot-t- 29 Mr. L. 11. Gay, b Trott 4 Richardson, not out 12 Extras 22 Total 437

NEWPORT BANKRUPTOY COURT. THURSDAY.—(Before Mr. LLOYD, Deputy- Registrar. Re John Hampton Hearsey, accountant and land agent, Newport.—-No questions were asked this debtor, whose examination was accordingly declared closed. Re Richard Hewlett, farmer. Canal Bridge Farm, Goy trey, and Pudda Farm, Goytrey.— The liabilities were estliiiiteditBI30 9s.,and the deficiency amounted to JB88 19s. Debtor, who commenced business in 1879, attributed his failure to law costs, losses in stock, and bad trade. Examination closed. Re Frank Smith, landlord of the Feathers Hotel, Coleford; also butcher.Gross liabili- ties, £ 442 6s. 2d. expected to rank, £ 370 5s. 7d. deficiency, J3558 3s. 8d. About four- teen years ago debtor commenced business as a butcher, and seven years ago took the Feathers Hotel. He had also been engaged in stock- dealing and hauling. Twelve months ago lie invested £ 260 in a colliery, which his brother took on lease. The venture turned out badly, and debtor thought that none of this money could be recovered. Debtor's wife claimed a piano and a horse which were in his possession. The failure was due to bad trade and bad debts. -Examination closed. Re Jesse J. Bailey, iron merchant. Skinner- street, Newport.The examination of this debtor, for whom Mr. J. H. Jones, Cardiff, appeared, was further adjourned. Re John Bowkett, baker, grocer, and con- fectioner, Abercarn.Debtor, who was formerly a butler, attributed his deficiency of 296 8s. 10d. to bad trade, heavy rent. and illness. -Examination closed. Re George Winter Jones, ironmonger, 192, Dock-street, Newport.—Debtor formerly re- sided at 3, Leicester-road, Maindeet The statement of affairs showed that the gross lia- bilities amounted to £ 518 5s. 9d.. and the de- ficiency amounted to £ 500 10s. 4d. The receiving order was made 011 a creditor's petition. The debtor commenced business about ten years ago as a builders' merchant, with a capital of £ 200. He continued this business until four years ago, and then travelled on commission in selling bricks. Twelve months ago he obtained einployment, with a Cardiff firm at £ 2 a week, The failure was attributed to law costs, ex- penses in respect of an action by the petition- ing creditor (which lasted four years, and ter- minated about four years ago), and to bad debts. K-eph ing to Mr. F. S. Dauncey. who an- peared for the petitioning creditor, 'debtor said he was now employed by Messrs. Tunks and Co., Cardiff. TIte ironmongery business be- longed to his wife, and he had nothing whatever to do with it. Ten years ago his wife, bought some houses for J6400 or £500. He could not remember whether he provided any of this money. —Examination closed.

INDIAN COTTON DUTIES. The Bills Referred to a Select Com- mittee. A Reuter's telegram on Thursday savs:- The Legislative Council to-day resumed considera- tion of the Bills introduced bv Mr. Westiand in regard to the cotton duties.' The unofficial members of the Council condemned the pro- posal to levy an Excise dilty on Indian fabrics as an equivalent to the import dut-v. The Bills were, however, referred without opposition to a- Select Committee, which will submit its report to the Council to-morrow. The Cal- cutta. Chamber of Commerce has passed reso- lutions protesting against, the Bills, en the ground that they are not introduced on their own merits, but merely as a result of a decision of the Indi'.i. Office. The Madras Chamber has expressed the opinion that goods shipped prior to the 15th inst. should be exempted from the new duties.

SANTA CLAUS." We have to acknowledge 7s. lid., tlr con- tents of Miss F. M. Jones's collects <>lx>x, Lion Hotel Blaenavoo. and the following kind letter: "Ca.rdifF Higher Grade School, "December 19, 1894. "Dear 'Santa- CIau, We, the pupils of Standard V. in the above-named school, have collected the sum of 6,. 2d. to send to your fund to give to Rom" children a Christmas breakfast. Our teacher, Miss Hawkins, explained to us how much better it would he to give our money to such cause, than to spend it for sweets, &c. Wishing an the little ones a very happy Christmas.—We remain, your young well-wishers. THE RRRRLS OF STANDARD V." II ■III* 11UI MUM WHRMKmm

VICTORIA COLLEGE OF MUSIC. The following is a list of successful candi- dates at the recent local examinations held in connection with the Victoria College of Music :— Practica1.-Senior honours (piano): Win, Morgan (Uiclimond School of Music, Cardiff). Intermediate honours (piano) Ernest Tucker, William Henry Tame (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff). Inter- mediate pass: Annie Thomas (G. Evans, Ponty- pridd), Mary Merritt (W. Dkgin, Cadoxton). Junior honours (piano) Gladys Lindsay (T. Evans, New- port), Margaret Evelyn Davey, Gertrude Jenkins, Annie Mabel Chaddock, Elizabeth Jane Perkins, Alfred John Blake, Hattie Poole Jenkins (Richmond I School of Music, Cardift'). Junior pass: Winifred Williams (M. Nicholas, Llandaff), Lilly Kenealy (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff). Primary (piano) Gladys Barbara Williams (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff), M. A. Hughes (Miss Watkins, Cardiff). Junior pass (American organ) Maria Johns Gill, Margaret Mary Gwyime-Thomas, Richard Wallace Hill (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff). Theoretical.—Senior honours Elizabeth Copp (T. Evans, Newport), William Purniss Arnold (Rich- mond School of Music, Cardiff). Senior pass: Maud Bevn.il (Miss Watkins, Cardiff). Intermediate pass Thomas Lewis (Miss Davies, Penarth), Henry Moore (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff). Junior honours: Alice Thomas (Barry), Margaret Helen Willis, Ellen Ann Rees (Richmond School of Music, Cardiff). Junior pass: Emily Elizabeth Tredinnick, Gertrude Mabel Williams, Margaret Selina Mat-thews (Richmond School of Music), William John Moore (Miss Evans, Cardiff). The arrangements were carried out by the local secretary, Mr. Sydney H. Rces, L. Mus. V.C.iYI. The next examination takes place in April. k;;

AMEER OF AFGHANISTAN. A Reuter's telegram from Calcutta on Thurs- day says It is reported that Mr. Curzon. M.P., arrived at Chaman on the 18th inst. from Can- dahar. and announced tliat the Ameer had accepted the Queen's invitation to visit Eng- land, and that his Highness will start when he is strong enough to bear the journey.

I The New Councils, PARISH COUNCILS. GLAMORGANSHIRE. COCKETT—(Fifteen Seats). Benjamin Jones, shearer N L 268 Thos. Williams, monumental mason N L 253 Dd. Jones, schoolmaster N L 252 John Griffiths, insurance agent. N L 246 William Griffiths, collier N L 241 Joseph Harris, butcher N L 237 J. T. Martyn N L 235 Thomas Richard, collier N L 230 John Davies N L 229 Thomas Lewis, farmer N L 229 William Davies, quarryman N L 225 David Lewis, butcher N L 218 William Davies, stonemason N L 209 C. H. Perkins. coal merchant N L 203 David Davies N L 196 GELLIGAER-(Fiftcen Seats). Thomas Bevan, colliery manager. N L 586 Thomas P. Fisher, collier N Lab 512 Wm. Albert Morgan, hotel keeper, C L 465 Evan Evans, cbeckweigher N Lab 427 Evan Hughes, collier N Lab 414 George Griffiths, gentleman N L 411 Richard Evans, minister of Gospel N L 405 Henry Smith, collier N Lab 404 Henry P. D. Phillips. gentleman C C 391 Gwilym C. Davies, physician N L 373 David Jones —- 369 William Matthews, stationmaster N L 359 William Jones, grocer N L 337 David Jones 332 John Price, draper C C 326 NEATH HIGHER—(Two Seats). Meredith Davies. auctioneer C C 170 J. H- Jones, licensed victualler C C 136 Four candidates. I CARMARTHENSHIRE. LLANDILO-TALYBONT—(Fourteen Seats). J. Roberts C C 295 D. Williams N L 251 D. Powell N L 246 J. Thomas N L 229 W. Harries N L 228 Parry Reynolds N L 228 Josiah Evans N L 219 J. Roberts N L 214 T. Jenkins N L 209 W. Hari-ies. N L 206 J.Davies. N L 205 D. Davies N L 205 Eiioch Jones N L 189 Evan Hopkins N L 189 Twenty-eight candidates. PENBOYR—(Thirteen Seats). Thomas Davies, farmer C 145 W-E. Davies, Baptist minister L 144 John Davies. farmer C 142 Henry Davies, woollen manu- facturer L 140 Jan/cs Jones, builder L 138 Hr/rry Lewis Jones, merchant L 136 David Jones, woollen manufacturer L 133 Henry Davies, farmer C 132 David Jones, woollen manufacturer C 131 Henry Davies, farmer C 129 John Evans, farmer C 127 Rees Jones, blacksmith L 126 Thomas Young, woollen manu- facturer L 124 Twenty-five candidates. [ PEMBROKESHIRE. ANGLE—(Nine Seats). Thomas Griffiths. C L 56 James Absalom C C 45 R. W. B. Mirehouse, gentleman C C 40 Percy Rees 0 L 39 S. Madam, estate agent C C 36 W. Rouse. N L 35 W. Hughes c L 31 Richard Rees, carrier N L 29 Richard Lewis, farmer C C 28 — Scoffins, retired soldier C C 28 Seventeen candidates. Two of the above tied, and the result has not yet been declared. BURTON WARD—(Thirteen Seats). David Davies C — 113 William Morris C — 111 John Clarke — N 101 Benjamin Gwilliam Rev. W. Davies L — 86 Thomas Thomas — — g4 W. A. Peters — — 74 George Prout — — 73 H. Dovies 72 G. B- Lewis 72 Miss Phillips — — 59 Thomas Harries — — 53 Evan Howells — 53 Twenty-one candidates. CAMROSE—(Eleven Seats). John Mann, farmer N 111 W. Hancock, farmer N 102 R. P. L- Perm, gentleman C 97 Joseph Roberts, farmer 96 Thomas Mathias, farmer N- 90 Joseph Roberts, farmer JSJ" 95 James Rees, farmer N- 90 John Davies, farmer N 82 E. J. Allen, gentleman 0 80 Alfred John, farmer 75 Stephen Thomas fcf 65 CAREW—(Eleven Seats). Thomas Ormond, farmer C C 95 Isaac Thomas, mason l 64 William Llewellyn, farmer 59 W. R. Mergan, farmer Q Q 58 John Griffiths, farmer C C 54 Robert John, farmer N L 51 John Cole, labourer N 48 Thomas Ford, miller and farmer C C 48 Philip Picton, mason n l 47 George Griffiths, labourer N L 43 Rose Mathias, spinster C C 43 John Thomas, mason N L 43 There being three ties no poll was declared. There were eight unsuccessful candidates. PEMBROKE, COSHESON W ARD-(Nine Seats). N. A. Rocli, gentleman C C 69 William Rowlands, mechanic N L 58 William Saunders, gardener N L 58 John Goodrich, farmer 0 C 50 John Roberts, farmer N L 47 William Purser, shipwright N L 46 John Phillips, farmer N L 46 Thomas Merriman, farmer C C 45 William Ferguson, fitter Jf L 45 Sixteen candidates. Mr. Phillips will vote with Moderates, as will also most probably Mr. J. Roberts. Both were to some extent supported by Conservative and Churchmen voters. PEMBROKE, FREYSTROP W ARD-(Seven seats).—W. Bennett, 40; James Bowen, 33; James Cousins, 32; David Johns, 26; Joseph Roch, 26; W. Sutton, 24; J. S. Roberts, 24. -Twelve candidates. HUNDLETON—(Nine Seats). Morgan James Saurin, gentleman. C C 102 Henry Leach, gentleman C C 94 D.H.LIoyd,Nouconformist minister N C 94 John Morris — — 90 Dan Jones, blacksmith Q c 87 James Morris C C 84 William Henry Jones, farmer C C 83 William Roblin C C 76 George Haines, farmer C C 71 Nine unsuccessful candidates, all Liberals KILGERRAN—(Thirteenjf Seats). J. V. Colby, gentleman C C 191 E. Gower, gentleman C C 153 James Adams, merchant, N C 143 William George, maltster N C 131 Thomas Jenkins, butcher N L 114 J. J. Dodgshon, gentleman C C 103 Thomas MatMas. farmer N L 102 William Mathias, draper N L 99 Richard Joshua, contractor C C 99 Thomas J. Griffith, joiner N L 88 William George, farmer N L 80 William Thomas Mason, innkeeper C C 78 Thomas Morgan, mason N L 75 Twenty-five candidates. LETTERSTON—(Seven Seats). Moses Mathias, farmer 75 Joseph Watts, auctioneer 57 Arthur Griffiths 60 Benjamin Thomas 51 Moses Nicholas. 41 Thomas Williams 41 JohnJohn 39 Eleven candidates. LLANGWN—(Eleven Seats). Joseph Davies, clerk N Charles Lynch, clerk .N- James Jones, writer in dockyard. James Edwards, engine-driver C James Brock, collier if — James Davies, fisherman C C William James, collier William Childs, fisherman N Joseph Warlow, collier James Havard, mason — C William Palmer, labourer dockyard C C The election was not fought on political grounds. LLANRHIAN—(Eleven Seats). Henry Prosser, freeholder N L 100 J. W. Reynolds, freeholder N L 93 Joseph Harris, farm servant N L 82 Titus Thomas, labourer N L 73 James Thomas, shoemaker N L 64 Joseph Thomas, master mariner N L 61 John Thomas, farmer N L 60 Benjamin Jenkins, farmer N L 53 David Williams, farmer N L 52 Evan Francis, carpenter N L 50 John John, labourer N jj 50 Eighteen candidates. LLANSTADWEL t.—(Fifteen Seats). Caesar Evans N L 278 Anthony James v — L 267 Ed ward Davies — Jj 249 George Voyle N L 243 Thomas Bowen — L 246 W- Howells — L 231 George Davies — J, 228 John Skone L 226 W. Powell — J, 225 W. Evans J, 223 Henry Allen — L 219 W. Lloyd L 213 W. B. Rowlands — L 216 Thomas Lewis L 213 John Thomson — L 188 32 candidates. LLANWNDA-(Eleven Seats). W. Williams, gentleman 105 Howell Howell, schoolmaster 100 D. Morris, farmer 86 W. Reynolds 77 J. Phillips, draper 75 D. Williams, blacksmith 73 W. Evans. labourer 71 Ebenezer Griiffths, farmer. 68 W. George, farmer 65 J. Williams, blacksmith 61 J. C. Bowen, farmer 56 MANORBIER—(Nine Seats). Owen Thomas Jenkins, Green Grove 71 Thomas Lewis, Norcbard 59 John Thomas, Manorbier 54 W. G. Par^ell. Manorbier 52 George Prothero, Skrinkle 52 Leonora Phillips, Lydstep 46 John Thomas, Jameston 45 William Harries, Manorbier 44 James Brace, Park 40 MARTLETWY—(Seven Seats). Benjamin Eynon, farmer 56 George Davies, blacksmith 49 Thomas Evans, coachbuilder 41 Thomas Davies, farmer 39 Joseph Phelps, farmer 38 Benjamin Francis, farmer 34 William Phillips, farmer 28 Nine candidates. NARBERTH. NORTH-(Fifteen Seats). John Roberts, solicitor N L 229 Hugh Pug-h Price, surgeon C C 177 John Jones, woollen manufacturer N L 154 John Lloyd, mason N L 153 Philip Wheeler, cabinet maker N L 148 John James, farmer N L 146 Thomas Lloyd, mason N L 146 Miss M. C. Fisher, spinster N L 143 J. H. Howell, farmer N L 138 Evan Phillips, farmer N L 137 Edwin Owen, schoolmaster N L 137 Alfred Edwards, contractor N L 125 Owen Jenkins, smith C I 120 William Edwards, tailor C C 119 Benjamin Eynon, watchmaker N L 119 NARBERTH, SOUTH-(Nine Sertb). Richard Lewis N L 74 Thomas John N L 73 William Davies N L 72 William Rowe C C 61 George Lewis N L 56 George Morgan C C 56 James Hees C L 55 William Evans N L 54 John Webb N L 53 NEVERN, TREWERN-(Four Seats). David Rees, farmer — — 48 James Thomas, farmer 40 Watkin Harries, farmer 37 Thomas Thomas, woollen manu- facturer — 35 Eight candidates. PENALLY WARD—(Nine Seats). D. M. Morris, vicar (J C 55 P. L. Griffiths, farmer C C 53 C. J. Williams, gentleman C C 47 J. Booth, publican C C 46 J. M. Griffiths, farmer N L 43 Elizabeth Barnes, lady C L 40 J. T. Parcell, farmer C C 36 J. W. Brown, farmer N L 35 J. Rowlands, farmer. C C 32 Fifteen candidates. ST. FLORENCE—(Seven Seats). Anthony Noot — C 40 Bernard Kendall — C 36 B. Edwards — — 32 Thomas Llewellyn — — 31 Philip Shears — — 31 John Shears. — — 28 William Roberts — — 26 Thirteen candidates. ST. ISHMAEL'S (MILFORD HA VEN)-(Scyen Seats). George Thomas N L 66 William Jenkins N L 61 H. W. Davies C C 47 George Llewellen C C 47 G-eorgv. Thomas N L *,7 Rachel lOllen Davies C C 42 Isaac Mathias N L 40 Fourteen candidates. ST. ISSELL'S—(Fifteen Seats). William Bedd«o N L 228 Thomas David N L 224 William Lawrence. N L 217 George Bancroft. N L 210 John Lawrence N L 181 Joseph Collins N L 173 William Murray C L 169 Richard Bowen N L 161 John Thomas N L 156 Edmund Griffiths N L 155 John Henry Child N L 155 John Williams N L 150 Richard Rees N L 150 Chaa-les Rankin Vickerman. C C 137 G. Evans N L 136 Twenty-eight candidates. ST. DA VID'S-(Fiftcen Seats). W. H- Jones 209 D. P. Williams 209 W. Preece, carpenter 208 Thomas Preece, blacksmith 190 W. D. Beynon, farmer 185 John Phillips 275] NA. Williarus, surgeon 160 I G. B. Perkins, bootmaker 158 L. B. Rees, farmer 156 Gilbert Martin, farmer 152 W. P. Propert 150 John wen 149 T. B. Rees 143 James Williams, carpenter 142 John Perkins, farmer 140 STEYNTON—(Ten Seats). F. P. Gwvther jj 113 W. George, farmer Is 101 S. T. Hore q 93 James Mathias 0 93 W. Reynolds jf 77 Lewis Williams x 77 H. John N 76 Thomas Griffiths C 74 David Davies Q 72 D. T. James jf 67 Sixteen candidates. WISTON—(Nine Seats). Sixteen candidates. WISTON-(Nine Seats). Stephen Green <3 104 Thomas Lewis 34 Robert Jones 82 Isaac Evans 81 T. G. Lewis 73 W. Davies 68 Job Butler 60 Isaac John. 58 J. R. Thomas 53 CARDIGANSHIRE. LLANDYSSUL, SOUTH WARD-mine Seats). Evan Evans, The Shop N L 226 J. Davies. Pantgwyn N L 200 J. Rees. Cambrian. N L 197 Daniel Davies, Ffynonau C C 194 J. Davies. Bridgend Shop C C 193 Rev. E. P. Jones, curate C C 179 J. Lloyd, Blaenpant C C 169 D. Beynon Davies. Pontwelly N L 154 R. M. Davies. postmaster C I 154 Seventeen candidates. LLANDYSSUL, NORTH WARD-(Six J. Jenkins. Seats). J. Jenkins, Gwarlhvynoidos N L 136 Daniel Jones, Penrhiw Cwmbach. N L 114 J. Thomas, Glanclettawr C C 114 D. Davies, Cauinantfach N L 108 D. Davies. Pengraig N L 105 E. Jones, Rbydowen Mill N L 101 Eleven candidates. LLECHRYD—(Seven Seats). Benjamin Evans, innkeeper C C 58 Joseph Richards, farm bailiff C C 56 Thomas Edwards, mason N I 56 James Stephens, solicitor N L 53 David Lewis, smith C C 47 Thomas Daniel, gardener N L 47 Thomas Harris, Liberal registration a^ent N L 45 PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS. I LLANFIHANGEL ABERBYTHICH. The vicar (the Rev. Sliadrach Pryce. M,A,) I has been elected chairman of the Llanfihangel f Aberbythich (Golden Grove) Parish Council, i Mr. Pryce v .,s nominated at the parish meeting for membership, but withdrew to avoid a con- test. PETITION AT NEATH. ALLEGED ILLEGAL AND CORRUPT PRACTICES. At the recent parish council election Mr. Edmund Law financier, Neath, was returned at the head of the poll for the Melincrythan Ward of the parish of Llantwit Lower. It is reported that steps are being taken to secure his deposi- tion under the Corrupt Illegal Practices Preven- tion Act, 1884, it being held that the holding of a committee-room at the Eagle Bush Inn, Melin- crythan, is contrary to law, and, therefore, in- valieates his election. Mr. Law will apply to the Lord Chief Justice of England that the use of the room referred to be an exception from the provisions of the Act on the ground that his action rose from inadvertence, and not from any want of good faith.

RUUAL DISTRICT COUNCILS. riT. A nmon 4 "NTSTTTR.ti1 LLANG-YFELACH (One seat).—Samuel Thomas, colliery proprietor (N L), 178.—Two candidates. candidates. NEWCASTLE HIGHER—(Three seats).- D. 1'. Thomas (N L) Evan Matthews (N C); the Rev. W. Richards (L).—Five candidates. I>F.VI»! RRY PARISH (One seat-).— Nicholas Samson. PYLE-fTwo Seats). Rov. Thomas Howell N E 122 Ben Davies N L 83 C ARM A RT if ENSHIRE. LT.A NFI t! A:. GEL ABERCOWIN. Mr. David Thomas, district councillor for the parish of Llanfihangel Abercowin. is C C, and not L N, as stated in Wednesday s "Western Mail." PEXBOYR.—(Three Seats). Daniel Lewis, woollen manufacturer L 164- James JOIK-S, builder L 132 Daniel Da*, ies, woollen manufacturer L 122 Six candidates. j PEMBROKE fInER ANGLE (One seat).—Set-h Stephens fC C), 47.—Two candidates. CAMROSE (One H,.t).-Philip Mathias, farmer (N L), 88.—Three candidates. CAREW (Two Seats). W. G. Lewis. farmer N L 64 Richard Eynon. farmer C C 63 Four candidates. EGLWYSWRW—(Two Seats). Thomas M. Jones, vicar C C 62 William Evans, farmer N L 52 Three candidates. JORDAN STOX—(Two Seats). II. W. Thomas, farmer 11 H. Perkins, farmer 7 KiL&ERRAN—Cnrrpe Seats). Ja,nws Adams, merchant N C 144 Erasmus Gower, gentleman C C 140 m. Mathias, draper N L 106 Ten candidates. LAMPHEY-(One Seat).—-Jenkin James. LAMPHEY—(One Seat).—Thomas Beynon Williams, clerk in Holy Orders (C C), 33.- Two candidates. LETTERSTON WARD—(One Seat). David Morris, auctioneer X I 51 Two candidates. LLANFIH ANGEL PENBEDW— (One Seat). John Rees, farmer N L 37 Two candidates. LLANGWN WARD—(Two Seats). •Tenkvii James N L 78 John B. Skyrnve 45 LLANSTADWELL-fThrpo Seats). T. H. Coram — L 543 Thomas Griffiths — L 245 W. Powell L 224 Six candidates.

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URBAN DISTRICT COUNCILS. GLAMORGANSHIRE. LLANSAMLET HIGHER— (Three Seats). Francis H. Glyn Price, estate aa-eirt C 557 illiam Sims. colliery proprietor N L 379 John allaw. Johnson, merchant N L 264 Six candidates. YSTRADYI'ODWG, WARD 4—(Three Seats). 1 Thomas Griffiths, collieryman C L llG8 John I). Williams, gentleman C C 907 L. 1'. Griffiths, grocer's assistant.. N (J 771 Seven candidates. YSTRADYFODWG. WARD 5.— (Three Seats). I. W. H. Ma,hias, railway collector. C C 1003 Dl. Evans, checkweigher N Lab 927 1 Monis Morris X* L 757 Five candidates. PEMBROKESHIRE. VTLFORD HA VEX-(Fifteen Seats). W. 'ViHiams, tailor N L 301 J. P Gaskell, estate agent. C C 293 i 1 Dr i E. Xeale, surgeon — — 289 I J. "Walkley, commercial traveller Xr L 269 < Majo- Rnbeits C C 267 I J. WJiicher. draper K L 231 1 .lamus Rusean, stoiemason N L 187 G. S. Kelway, ship agent C C 224 •T0I111 Rees C C 22¿ John LI. Davies, auctioneer K L 220 1 W. Farrow, grocer X J, 195 W. Francis, shipbuilder X L 176 W. T. Yittle N L 112 Thou as George., butcher N L 171 Twenty-three candidates. PEMBROKE, PATER -(Six SMte). Mrs. Mary Jane Grieve, married woman N L Tfi Mrs. Laura. Trayler, married woman N 1» 713 William Davies. gentleman X L 560 Samuel Jenkins, hotel-keeper C C 498 James Hutching*, draper X C 497 James Davies, retired inspector of shipwrights C C 458 Thirteen candidates. BRECONSHTRE. BRYXMAWR, EAST WARD—( Three Seats). William Roberts, grocer N L 215 David Owen. collier N L 202 Henry Kelson, collier N L 193 BRYXMAWR, CEXTRAL WAllD-(Three Seats). James B!oor, general dealer C L 169 J. Bowen, co-operative store manager N L 105 Gwilvm Morgan, shoe manufac- turer X L 97 BRYNMAWR, SOUTH WARD—(Three. Seats). A. E. Evans, chemist N L 149 William Davios, collier N L 147 J. Wallace Long, auctioneer O I 95 BRYXMAWR. WEST WARD-(Three manager N L 105 Gwilvm Morgan, shoe manufac- turer X L 97 BRYNMAWR, SOUTH WARD—(Three. Seats). A. E. Evans, chemist N L 149 William Davios, collier N L 147 J. Wallace Long, auctioneer O I 95 BRYXMAWR. WEST WARD—(Three Seats). John Lewi*, collier N L 151 I). A. Davies, ex-schoolmaster X L 147 Tom Wiltshire, shoemaker N L 129 Twenty candidate* altogp#iier. |

To-day's Racing. Windsor Meeting. Fine weather favoured the visitors to this meeting on the opening afternoon, and the sport witnessed was up t-o the average. To-morrow afternoon some of tht, following may prove suc- cessful :— 1- 0.—Valley Steeplechase—COVEBT SIDE. 1.30.'—Selling Handicap Hurdle—GOLD LEAF. 1. 0.—Valley Steeplechase—COVEBT SIDE. -S, Handicap Hurdle—GOLD LEAF. 2. 0.—Maiden Hunlle-MoRDA. 2-30.—Clewer Steeplecha,se-Boy CHIEFTAIN. 3. 0.—Selling Handicap Steepleebase- YIS- COUNT. 3,30.-Rays Hurdle—ST. JGDE. VEXATOR.

O-Jrr of Running.—Valley Steeplechase, 1.0 Sel- ling Ha-ii-.licap Hurdle, 1.30; Maiden Hurdle. 2.0; C'lrv er Steeplechase. 2.30; Selling Handicap Steeple- el a^e, 3.C; and Rays Iiardle, 3.30. EXT K IKS. Helling Handicap Steeplechase—Chip, 5vrs. 12st 71b; Prompter, 5yrs, 12st 61b; Monkton, a'<red, 12st lib; Philosopher, aged, 12st Lord York II., 5yrs, 12st; Sprte Boy. aged, list 121b; Viscount, aged, j]ft, 71b; r.nd Overcast. 5yrs. 111b 511). Selling Handicap Hurdle—Bransdule, 6vrs, 12st 71b; Hebrides, aged. 12st lib; Romeo, 5vrs, 12st; 4yrs, list 91b; GMU'.eaf, aged, list 51b; r'nnge. aj.-cd, lUt 31b; King's Birthday, 3vrs, list; Ceihridge, 3yrs, IDst 111b; Bluestime "il., 3ns. 10st 91b fhe Him, 3vrs, lOst Bih, Holmfieid, 4yrs, lOst 61b; and Basement, 3yrs, lOst 61b. Arrivals. Boy Chieftain, Westnieath. Stigma. Doorg, Min- strel Boy. Lady Campbell, Albert Moore. Morda, Westgate, Maddenstown, Covertsiile, Wlieattield, St. Jude. and three entered overnight. Additional Arrivals This Morning. Frontier, Reiueold, Barrowby, Shepherd's Plaid, Levbourne, Biscuit, Charles III. Rylstone, Minstrel, and Bay Wether by.

OFFICIAL SCRATCHIXGS. The "Sportsman" is officially informed bv Me»Ers. \^falberby of the following scratehin?s All engagements in Mr J G Joicey's name-Sea- side.

SAXPOWX PAKK DECEMBER MEETING. After the :nhn;nn of the Priory Steeplechase, the stewards called nj cm T. Kavanagh, the rider of De lifers, to explain his riding. His explana- tion and also a statement by Mr. Michael Dawson, the trsirtr, having been heard, the inquiry was adjourned, pending corroboration liyMr. Dunne, the owner. Having heard from the latter, and also frcm a former owner of De Beers, that the horse M untrustworthy, the Stewards have now accepted Kavaru>gh's explanation.

The "Racing Calendar" of Thursday states that. Reul>tn Bfnham appeared before the stewards of the National Hunt Com;nittee on the 10th and IV inst., upon the leport of the Stewards of the War- wick November Meeting, in the matter of the dis- qualification or Ribble for the Selling Hurdle Race, and ha\in? failed to give a satisfactory exlolariatinn, his been warred off all courses where the National Hunt. Rules are in force. A licence to ride under National Hunt Rules has been granted to Alfred Lester Clement.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Railway Companies Arrangements for Local Excursionists. The only excursion offered tc South Wales holiday makers this Christmastide is that of a fortnight's stay in Ireland. Both the Great estern and London and North Western Kail- way Companies are running on Thursday, December 20, in conjunction with the London and Korth Western Railway Company s steamers a cheap excursion to Dublin, via Holy- head. Cardiff passengers start- this (Thursday) morning from the Queen-street Station at six, and are joined by tourists from Swansea, Carmarthen, Builth Road, Merthyr, Dowlais, Rhvnmey, Tredegar, Xewport, Abergavenny, Hereford, lie., tickets being issued at fares ranging from 17s. to 19s. (third cIas", for the double journey). The Great Western Railway Company carry passengers to the same destina- tion from New Milford, starting therefrom at 10.30 a.m., through Pembroke, Tenbv, Car- marthen, Swansea, and Neath. The excursion leaves Cardiff at four o'clock, and is ioined by a contingent from Gloucester and Chelten- ham. and another from Merthyr. Dowlais. &c. The train travels via Crewe and Holyhead, and passengers may be booked to Oidcastle on pay- ment of an additional 4s. to the Dublin fare. Passengers may return on any week-day up to and including Friday, January 4, 1895, by steamers sailing from the Korth Wall, Dub- lin, and permission is granted to break the railway journey at Chester in such cases where pt-ssengers are unable to reach their destination in one day. On the Taff Vale and Rhymuev Railways on Christmas Day trains will be run as 011 Sundays. On Boxing Day special relief trains will run in front of the ordinary trains, while several alterations in times are to be made on the Penarth line. Pleasure seekers from the Rhrndda and Merthyr district are offered by the Taff Vale Company cheap tickets to run down to Cardiff on the Bank Holiday. O11 Saturday and Wednesday, December 22 and 26. market tickets will be issued from all stations on the Rhvmney Railway line to Car- diff, and on the latter day a special train will leave Cardiff for Rhvmney, calling at all inter- mediate stations at eleven p.m. The same com- pany, in conjunction with the Great Western. issue on Boeing Day cheap return th-kets to Cardiff from Merthyr and Dowlais at 2s. 6d., and from Abercanaid, Aberfan. C.wm Bargoed, and Bedlinog at 2s., returning from Cardiff at 6.10 or 9.45 the same day. CARDIFF POST OFFTCE ARRANGE- MENTS. Arrangements have been completed by the Cardiff postal authorities to grapple with the increased work—growing from year to year—in dealing with Christmas parcels and corre- spondence. The arrangements are similar to those of last year, and it is anticipated that the work will be. gone through with the same expedition and success. It only remains for the public to take the hint given in the usual notice, ju-t issued by the authorities, and post their Christmas parcels and cards early, before the 22nd if possible, so a, to relieve the unavoidable pressure and lighten the heavy work of the staff in the different departments. The parcel post premises at the depot in Craw- shav-street. Penarth-road. will again be utilised for the purposes of parcel work, an arrange- ment which will give additional room for and facilitate the prompt delivery of the Christmas correspondence. The postmaster has drawn largely u-pon the telegraph force for assistance additional temporary hands, who have been in training for some little time. will also help, so OLd the increased duties may be discharged both quickly and efficiently.

LOCAL SALVAGE CASE. OWNERS. &c.. OF THE UNITED SERVICE AND OTHER TUGS V. THE OWNERS OF THE NETLEY ABBEY AND OTHERS. On Thursday Mr. Justice Bruce, sitting with Trinity Masters, had before him the claims of the owners and crews of the steam tu^s United Service. Yare, and Meteor for salvage services rendered to the steamship Netley Abbey, of Cardiff, while she was in a sinking joniition in the North Sea.-The Court held that the tugs incurred no kind of risk, and, although they rendered a service which was in its waT most valuable and timely, still it was not such a service as gave to it a high value. They con- sidered that a fair and handsome remuneration for the services of the plaintiffs, considering- that the value of the Netley Abbey was only £ 4.230, including her cargo, would be a sum of £ 900, with costs and the costs incurred in making the appraisement of the Netley Abbey.

NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT. A Central News telegram from Paris on Thursday says:—In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Brisson, the new President of the Chamber, in his inaugural address alluded to the loss sustaineo by the nation in the death of M. Burdeau, and to the necessity for union between Repuolicans of all shades of opinion who were marching on the road of progress. He was enthusiastically cheered bv the Left, rind well received by the entire Chamber. — Mi«—illMIIII—

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Fixtures for Football. PICKING PLAYERS FOR TO- MORROW'S GAMES. The Famous Blackheath Team to Battle with the Usksiders on the Newport Ground. The following matches will he reported by tlie Evening Expre^t to-day (Saturday): — SAT J aD AY. Abi'ra\on—Penarth v Aberavcii. lie v Aben-ychan. Al«ig<nenny—Kt>bw Vale v Abeig;<\enny berga vetluy- berga.veuuy Wanderers v Aber- gavenny Juniois. Ammanford—Llanelly 'Quins v Ammanford. Abercarn—Cwuidiu v Abeream. ]j. nWIl.aIJ- Y stal \'Ïera v Bryuauian. B1ailla-Black'"o':xl v Blaina. Ulceus\011—Xewport Raglans v Blaenavon. Cruinlin—AbercL.ni A v Crumiin A. Catrphilly—Aigoed v Caerphilly. Cwltxton—Canton Crusaders v Cadoxton. Cv. ml-ran—.Vlaindee Y C'ïul>rall, C:lfyi:\dd—Wattftown v L'itf \ï¡\"IrL Cardiff— Splott Rovera v l'encyreti A. Cardiff—Orange Star v Blackweir. L'w ùifl'-Gl'an¡:etowl1 v Whitchurch. Careliff-l'aüllff v Llanelly. Cardiff-St. Macliael's v Penarth Windsor. Cardiff—Oreat- Western, Pomyjiridd, v Crusaders. l', rdill—Cant< m v Pontymisiei. C vton—Aberavon A v Clayton. Clydach—Manscl v Ciydach. Kbbw Yale-Aherg-ayeuIlY A v Kbbw Vale A. It v Fer.idale. (j"wer(o!J-Clnlach v Oowerton. Llwynyjiia—l'-iiitypridd Rangers v Llwynypia A. Llal daff-Cathays United v Llandaff United. Llunelly—Feiinfoel v Hafol Movers. :Merristun-eath v Mjrristcn. )kuntain Ash—Al>eraman v Mountain Ash. Newport—Blackheath v Xewport. Nefatli— Cardiff A v Xeatli. l'ontypridd—Lhvynyjiia v Pontypridd. Sv.ans-ea—Oldham y Swansea. Skcttv—Momston A v Sketiy Swansea—Brighton v Danygiaig. Trelierhert-Feriidale v Treiierbert A. Tn'ürky-Penyg-raig- v Treorky. TI'II.I k_v—Perygraig A v Treorky A. J'ontn-twydd—Newport A v Pontne^ydd. Pciitymoile—Mountain Ash v Poiit^moile. l'entyrch—LLlandaff lleserveb v Pentyrch. Whitchurch—Corporation Rangers v Whitchurch. MONDAY. -Neath-Kent Wanderers v Neath. TUESDAY. M<-niston—Hibprnians v Morriston. Pontnewydd—W elsh Wanderers v Pontnewydd. I\ntvphdd—M.ichpn Greys v Pontypndd. Whitchurch—St. Michael's v Whitchurch A. WEDNESDAY. AlHigavcnr.y—Crickliowell v Altrgavenny Wanderc;^ Aberavon—i'enygraig v Al)era\on. Ba-instap'.e-Penarth v Barnstaple. Cardiff—Barbarians v Cardiff. Cardiff—Northern v Cardiff A. Crrd'.ff—Northern A v Claytf.n A. Cv 11,bran—Chepstow v (iviiibrati. C'ac 1 plnlly—Canton Crusaders v Caerpl illy Juniors. C,wtridg-e-St Michael's v C'owbridge. C'annartlier.—Neath A v Caimart.ben. Diiriygraig—Cardiff Alexandra v Danygraig. Haverfordwest.—Ammanford v Haverfordwest. Iilanelly—Yst-?lyfera v Llanelly 'Quins. Llanrlly—Swa"ea A v Llanelly A. Leicester—Pontypridd v Leicester. Nc-wj.cit—Galashiels v Newport. Neath—Morriston v Neath. P( !,tnfwydd—Kent Wanderers v Pontnewydd. 1 Pt.ntyroh—Glamorgan J anions v Pentyrch. Pentyrch—St. Catherine's v Pentymh A. Pontypndd—Great Western v Caerphilly. Swansea—Trinity v Bi'ighton. Sv ri'scr—Ton<lu v St. Joseph's. Swarsea—Llanelly v Swansea. Swr.r.sea—Somerset Crusaders v Llanelly Rovers. P.ketty—S-ketty v District. Tredega:1—Ferndale v Tredegar. Torcp ay—Canton v Toi quay. TOJ-quay—Bridgend v Torquay. Whitchurch—Lvdbrook v Whitchurch. V liitchurch—Carlton v Whitchurch A. THURSDAY. Crc-wl.erie—Canton v Crewken:e. Exeter—Bridgend v Exeter. Newj-ort—Barbarians v Newport. Noimanton—Pontypridd v Nonnanton. FRIDAY. Yec\il— Cut ton v Yeovil. j ASSOCIATION. SATURDAY. Aberdare—Swansea v Aherdare. Barry—Cai'diff v Barry Town. v Barry District. Newpcit—Cardiff Teachers v Newport. POIJ tarda we—Neath v Pontardawe. AV E D NEI, D A Y. Car(liff-South Wales v Shropshire. Cardiff—Newport v St. Margaret's. Swansea—Brecon v SWaJ18ea. Swansea—St. Jude's v Swansea Reseives. LLANELLY V. CARDIFF. The following have been selected to repre- sent Llanelly in the important- match to be played at Cardiff:—Back. Morgan William! three-quarter back". Owen Badger, Cliff Bowen. Evan Lloyd, and William Davies: half-backs. Ben Davies (captain) and D. Morgaji; forwards, W. Morris, J. Jones, D. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, J. Lewis, J. Evans, P. J. Davies. and Da.11 Davies. A special train will run from Llanelly, and is likely to be well patronised. BLACKHEATH Y. NEWPORT. The team to represent Blackheath at New- port is expected to be as follows:—Back, A. G. N. Harris three-quarter backs. J. H. C. Fegan, E. M. Baker. A. Latter, and M. O'Connor, Tandy, ol Gwy-nn; half-backs. F. Maturin and R. S. H. Bais*: forwards, P. Maud, F. C. Lohden. G. F. Scott, H. W. Finlinson, E. Bonliain-Carter. R. Pol whale. F. Mitchell, and W. Cope. LLWYNYPIA V. POXTYPRID. T.) be played at Pontypridd: kick-off at three p.m. Llwyaypia :-Back, Hadridge three-quarter backs, T. Williams, Gritliths. J. Jones. and J. Edmurds; half-backs, A. Powell and W. Thomas; fu;wards, Dr. Daniels (captain). W. H. Mills, Bayn- ham. B. T. Phdlips, J. Atkins. D. Royal, J. Comhs, and W. Keene. Pontypridd Back, Martyn three- uarter backs. Berth. Green. M'Gregor, and Bar- rard; halfbacks, J. M'Gregor and Chick forwards, E. George (captain), W. C. Davies, Bob Davies, H. Bradslaw. W. E, P-owell, J. N. James. E W. Williams, and E. Morgan. Referee, Mr. C. R. Crawley. ROATH V. FERNDALE, To be played at Fenidale. Roath team: Back, A. Mitchell; three-uarter backs, J. Brady (captain), J. Whitney. W. Williams, and A. Shumack lialf- lfc<ks, Smart and F. Biadv; forwards. Ivor James, J. lhvies, S. Hill, W. bedds, J. Viney, F. iMarks. G. Bowler, and R. Grav. ( MORRISTON V. NEATH. ( Neath team: Back, Joe Davips three-quarter backs, Wm. "ones, J. Williams. C. Steer (captain), and J. Griffiths; half backs. Wat Thomas and Alec Cross ( forwards. A. Hut<4iinsou, G, Lewis, J Reynolds, H. Jones. J. Thomas, J. Brooks, J. Edwards, and M. j Reynolds. CANTON V. PONTYMISTER. To be played at the Sophia Gardens. Canton team ( —Back, D. Collins: three-quarter backs. T. A. Jones, ] J. Sullivan, Y. Huzzey, and C'. Harding (captain); ] half backs, R. Jones and A. forwards, F. 5 Thomas. F. Cravos, D. Rees, D. J. Evans, D. C. Evans. W. Jenkins, R. Coakley, and J. R. Bartlett. ( Referee, W. E. Jarman, W. li. U. Kick-ofi at 2.30 6 sharp. (. GRANGETOWN V. WHITCnUBCH. V 'ro be played at Mlntchurch. Teams:—Grange- town: Back. H. E. Harris; three-quarter backs. 11. Oliver, D. Dwyer. J. Evans, and J. Rees half backs, t A. M'Carthv and W. Flym; forwards, E. T..M'C'artll\ J. Thcmas, J. Sjiavin. W. James. C. Harrison. ir. Partridge, W. Palmer, amI J. Smitlu Reserves, back, T. Mitbi.s forward, W. Franks. Whitchurch Back, J. E. Evans; three-quarter backs, J. B. Gleudimng ] (captain), G. Stephens, B. R. Thomas, anil D. Chiss- j lett half backs, D. Owen and D. Stephenf forwards, ) W. Oldfield, W. P. Thomas. G. Bennett., W. Stephens, I, T. Hole, W. Sprudd, B. Hopkins, and T. John. To 11 meet at Grange Hotel at 2.30. NANTYMOEL V. MAESTEG. ( To be played at KantymoeL Nantnnoel team:— I Back, E. A..Tones three-quarter backs, D. Edwards I (captain), D. E. Davies, W. Richards, awl L. W. Jones half backs, W. Prosser and W. Stevens: forwards, Hoi-kins, J. Davies, Nat James, Wat Jones, W. Webber, E. Bovland. J. Thomas, and W. Hobbs. CARDIFF NORTHFiRN V. CARDIFF HORNETS. To he played at the Sophia Gardens. Teams:- Korthem: Back, Williams; three-quarter backs, E. J. J. Spillane, It. Foster, J. Driscoll, and A. M. I Rickctts half backs, S. Davies and T. Savage; for- wards (to be selected from), F. P. Williams ^captain), M. Cartliy. M. Leary, D. R. Goss, E. L. C. Jones, F. Owen, J.Morrisey, H. Daw, 11. Owen. and J. R. Childs. Hornets: B-vk, J. E. Joneb, il.ree quarter backs. A. J. Wright, A. Richards, L. Evans, and I). W. Roberts half backs, D. D. Bowen and S. Pleece forwaids A. Owen (captain), 11, Adams, J. Adams, J. Eddins. H Eddins, F. Bidale, F. Johnstone, and W. Voulstcne. V lite Swan Juni irs v. Caledonians.—To be playad at Rcai'i Park. White Swan Juniors team: Back, Das Butler: three-quaiter hacks. PO\\ yer. W. Jen- kms. Sid Waters, and W. M'Connell; half-backs, W. Ashinnr- and Ivor Willaius; f, an]s. Georg? Weeks (capt&in). J. Far rant. Jellings. Waters, Hor- ton, Vaug-}nrl, Gihhs. Matthew, and Hage. 6th Cardiff Company Boys' Brigade v. St. Andrew's. —To be played at Corbett-road: kick-off at 3.30. i, Brigade team:—Back, Seniloh three-quarter backs. F, Bibbings, IJ, Forster (captain), A. Weston, and W. Srcoks ha!f-hacks, James James and E. James foitsante, O. Cawley, J. Strong. W. Oawley. W. Hopkins, P. Carew, A. Lewis. T. Randall, and F. Wh-itrf nibe. Reserves. T. Eoobier, T. Strong, and W. Gibbs. St. Andrew's te-i'ii Ra' k. H Winftekl; three-quarter backs, C. Sn,itit (captain), L. Sutton. D. J. Davies, and A. BUvkmore; half-hacks, W. Cor and D. Thomas; forwards. W. H. Anstey. H. Bowdeli, A- Ciia.nl, H, Wat-kins. D. Price, S. Griffiths, B. Mordecai. and S. 0. Else. To meet at the Woodville Hotel. Neath A v. Cardiff A Seconds.—To he played at Cardiff. Neath A: Back, Owen Barry three- qi alter backs. E. Morgan, T. Harris, D.. Thomas. 1 and D. Thomas: half-hacks. T. Rees and J. W;l- 1 linn-s; forwards, T. Powell (captain). F. Evsns, E Vigors. S. Davies. 1). Evans, John Thcmas, W. Davies, and J. K. Wagstaff. Pencoed W-nit Home Matches for 25th and 2Wh } of with good Local Teams; half gate or rcti.rn.—Watkins. Hon. Secretary. e6?897,24 Barbarians v. CanlifF.—C.irdiff Arms Park. Boxing Day. December 26th, 1894. Kirk-off 2."5. Seat* (Is Ed.) within ropes may now he liooked.—Annlv C S Arthur. 10. Oueen-street. Cardiff. e3876 Wii'tchurcfh F. C. Second Fifteen have the fol- lowing Dates Open :—Decembe- 22. March 2nd fH( me). February 2nd, Mar.-h 30th ;AwavV-J. C. i Evang. Whitchurch. e6120z22

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—————>mmm » ROYAL WELSH LADIES' CHOIR The Recent Tour in the North o. England. 1 lie s'vicoess of the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir (lmder tlie conductorsliip of Mrs. Clara Novello Davies) 'vas particularly marked in the- recent tour in th3 North. This tour, which lasted from December 3 to December 14 inclusive, was under the management of Mr. Harrison, of Bir- mingham, and among the towns visited were Birmingham, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Nottingham. The success of the "hoir wa-s almost unparalleled, double scores being received in every town visited, while the audiences were very larye and most enthu- siastic. So remarkable, in fact. was the recent tour that negotiations are pending for a seconc visit during the early part of next year. Nothing has been more gratifying than the unanimous praise bestowed by the press. The Aberdeen Journal spoke of the rendering of I lie Spanish Gip-y as magnificent and Lnsmpaasable in dramatic force, precision, and unanimity of attack." The "Dur.dee Adver- tise r" savs:—"The voices are delightfully fresli snd vigorous, true in time and tune. a.nd irtiessly expressive." Th" rendering of "Men 3f Harlecli evoked the following from the same paper :—"To those who have been accustomed to the .Id familiar strains, sung or played mechanically, the interpretation given by the choir m\1st have come a,, a revelation." The Nottuigham Daily Express says: "Their reception last evening was a magniti. ?en. one. Wales, the land of many sweet lingers, has sent forth many lirilliant choirs, but none to equal that which appeared last svenuig."

MANORBIER (One seat).—-John Thomas, postmaster. MARTLETWY (One seat).—B. G. John. 39. —Two candidates. NARBERTH, NORTH-(Two Seats). John Roberts, solicitor X C 212 Thomas Morgan, merchant X L 172 Three candidates. NARBERTH. SOUTH—(Two Seats). R. H. Bucklev C (J 56 R. Phillip X L 47 NEWPORT-(Three Seats). Davies, innkeeper X' L 218 Llewellyn, farmer N L 210 Rowe, farmer. X L 198 Four candidates. NEVERN. MORFA (One seat).—Evan Lewis, farmer (C C). 29.—Three candidates. XEVERX. CRUGJAU (One seat).—Thomas Lamb. minister and farmer (X L), 20.—Three candidates. XEVERX, CBI~GIALT (One seat).—John Lloyd, fculptor (C C), 22.—Two candidates. PEXALLY (One seat).—J. W. Griffiths, farmer (X L).—Two candidates. ROBESTOX. WEST (One ssat).—John Mor- ris, farmer (C).—Two candidates. ST. DAVID'S—(Two Saats). Ernest Martin 23? W. B. Evans 175 Three candidates. ST. ISllMAEI.'S. MILFORD I-IAVEN — (One Seat). Thomas Perkins X L 64 ST. ISSELL'S-(Two Seats). John Jenkins, farmer C C 266 Thomas Lewis, farmer C C 197 Three candiaates. ST. MARTIN'S—(One Seat).-W. G. Eaton- Evans, solicitor (C C), 24. Two candidates. ST. FLORENCE—(On" Seat).-Anthonv Nool, farmer (C C), 33. Two candidates. TEXBY- (TIirce Seats). Ada Chafer, spinster C I, 385 M. E. Jones, spinster RC C 375 George Thomas N C 280 Four candidates. TEXBV, OFT LTBERTV-(One sent) -T. Garnon. carpenter (C C). Two candidates. WALTON. WEST—(One Seat). John Davies, farmer (L), 47. Two candidates. WISTON— (Two Seats). W. J. Lewi«, farmer 71 H. Dempster, farmer 4.5 i WII IT C:CT? ri!CM-'One Sea t). —Stephen Pictori, farmer (X L), 28. Two candidates. CARDIGANSHIRE LLANDYSSUL. SOUTH-(Three Seats). Daniei Evans Porth Hotel N L '264 W. lliomas, Fronwen jf j, 208 D. C. Jones, Tanffynon (J Q 134 Six candidates. YSBYTTY YSTWYTH—(Two Seats). W Jones L 80 T. Morgan N c 7g Three candidates. LLECHRYD-(One Seat). John William Stepbens N L 51