The Cambrian

FASHIONABLE GOSSIP. Sir Hussey and Lady Vivian left Singleton on Monday for the seat of Mr. Gwyn-Holford, to take part in the reception of Prince Albert Victor on bis VISIt to Brecon. Afterwards the hon. baronet proceeded to Shrewsbury to take part in a Conference of Joint Education Committees on the subject of Intermediate E iucation. The Lady Llanover being confined to her bed by severe influenza on her way from London to Llanover, was prevented from proceeding to Wales, as intended, a. fortnight ago but everything possible was done by her ladyship to°do loyal honour to the visit of the Prince Albert Victor of Wales to South Wales. A fuller account of many interesting particulars will be given in The Cambrian of next week. Lord Ancrum, who is an officer in the Edinburgh Light Iufautry Militia, has been appointed aide-de-camp to Earl Jersey, the Governor of New South Wales. It is announced that a marriage has been arranged between Miss Margaret Fletcher, gr.ind-daughter of the Ute C. H. 1\1. Talbot, Esq., of Margam, and the eldest son of Sir E Iward Leighton. We are glad to inform our readers that Miss Talbot arrived at Penrice Castle on Monday evening last, much improved in health. She had been for some time sojourning on the Continent. The Marquis of Bute, the Marchioness of Bute, and Lady Margaret Stuart arrived in Cardiff on Monday evening from their residence at Chiswick, preparatory to taking part in the public reception of H.R.H. the Duke of Clnrenc^ and Avondaie. They arrived at about six o'clock, and proceeded direct to the castle, which was brilliantly decorated with bunting, Venetian ma?ts, Chinese lanterns, and festoons in honour of the Rjyal visitor. The Marquis or Abergavenny completed his sixty- fourtb year on Tuesday. Sir Theodore Martin, the friend of the Queen, Prince Consort'a biographer, and the husband of Helen Faucit, was 74 years old on Tuesday. The marriage arranged between Mr. E. Ivor Williams, of Duffryn-Frwd, Glamorganshire, and Alice Frances, third daughter ef Major Grantbam, late 98th Regiment, of Landsdown-crescenc, Cheltenham, will take place on the 30th September. Madame Adelina Patti has presented Mr. Durward Lely with a sapphire and diamond sohtalre pm as a souvenir of her recent charitable concert at Neath, at which Mr. Lely volunteered his services. Madame Adelina Patti. it is said has signed a contract with Mr Julias Zet. of St. Petersburg, for twelve appearances in Russia-three in opera and three at concerts in St. Petersburg, and three in opera and three at concerts in Moscow—to take place in January and February of next year. Madame Patti will receive for these twelve appearances 12,000 guineas and travelling expenses for herself and suite. The Russian Railway Companies will place a special train at Madame Fatti'a services- Mr. aud Mrs. Stanley arrived at Milan from Como on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stanley arrived at Monsa at noon on Friday, and were received at the railway stntion by Major Casati and Captain Camperio. The distinguished visitors lunched at Captain Camperio's villa. Mr. Stanley's London agent, writing to a Norwich correspondent, ohserves-" In reference to Mr. Stanley, it would be quite hopeless to expect him until the beginning of next year. Although he proposed giving some lectures during the present month and October, he hts been obliged to relinquish the idea through the advice of his doctors," Messrs. Cassell and Company will publish in September a work entitled London Street Arabs," by Mrs. H. M. Stanley (Dorothy Teunant), containing a collection of characteristic sketches of London street life, handsomely painted. By way of introduction, Mrs. Stanley relates some experiences of arab" life, furnishes information as to the mode of making her sketches, and narrates various anfolotes respecting her ragamuffin models. Mrs. Stanley, in her new book, tells entertaining stories of her experiences with the street Arabs whom she bribed to become her models. Here is one An old piano was one of the attractions to ragamuffins in Miss Tennant's studio, and one Jimmie Moore was most anxious to learn" Rule Brittania," because, he said, he "knowed the words." And this how he "knowed" th m Rule Brittalion, Brittalion ruins the whales; True 'earted Brittuna Never—never shall be slain." The amount that Stanley will receive for his 50 American lectures— £ 10,000—is said to be the largest sum ever paid to a lecturer. Last winter Major Pond paid Mr. George Kennan JE5,000 and expenses for 200 lectures, and Max O'Rell £2,500 for 50 lectures. The Duchess of Beaufort, who has been staying for a short time at the family seat, Troy House, Monmouth- shire has returned to Badminton. The Duke was one of the guests of the Duke of Portland for the Doncaster week. On Monday at Penarth Lady Windsor laid the founda- tion stone of a new church. The building will provide sitting accommodation for 600 person. and is estimated to cost £6.000, towards which amount Lord Windsor has promised £3,000. The marriage of Miss Gwendoline Mary Colquhoun, second daughter of Captain Colquhoun, Chief Constable of Swansea, to Mr. Hay, grandson of Admiral Hay, wiU tike place at Swansea on October 2nd. Lady Henry Somerset, with a party ef friends, has be?n staying at Monmouth during the past week. L)rd Carnavon has left England for the Continent. where he will make a short stay. Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lorne) left Kensington Palace on Saturday for Overstrand, Cromer, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Flower. The Queen has invited the Queen of Roumania to pay her a visit at Balmoral, and the Prince of Wale", we understand, has written to Queen Elizabeth expressing his regret that he and the Princess cannot entertain her at Sandringbam, as they will not be there during her Majesty's stay in England. Mr. O. V. Morgan, M.P., accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Morgan, leave Liverpool to-morrow by the steamship Parisian far Canada, Mr. Morgan has paired with Mr. Leighton, M.P., until the end of the year. The marriage of Lord Brassey with the Hon. Sybil de Vera Capel, younger daughter of the late Viscount Maiden, took place on Thursday at St. Paul's, Knights- bridge. There was a large congregation. Brigadier-General Sir Francis Grenfell, Sirdar of the Eiyptian army, accompanied by his aide-de camp. Major Maxwell, of the Black Watch," and by Lady Grenfell, leaves England on Saturday for Rome, where, in con- junction with Sir Evelyn Baring, be has been appointed to assist the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, to whom has been entrusted the negotiations with the Italian Government in regard to the delimitation of the Italian and Egyptian frontiers in Egypt. Swansea has been visited this week by Mr. W. H. Hatton, F.R.H.S., Edi'or and Manager of The Midland Press and The Midland Evening News, Wolverhampton. He is the brother and physical counterpart of Joseph Hatton the well known journalist and novelist, author of Phdie kc At Swansea, Mr. Hatton has "put up" at the Longlands Hotel, St. Helen s-road, and we need hardly say that he has visited and dined at the new Langlan l Bay Hotel, which he natyally Much admires. We shall expect to read some articles from his facile pen on the aspect which Swansea district presento to a strainer from the Midlands. It will be news to some: tb«t Mr. Joseph Hatton, the more emment brother, in early life pursued the profession of journalism at I Swansea. The American trip of the members of the lron and Steel Institute will take away from the Swansea and South Wales District a large number of our leading men for the space of six or seven weeks. On Saturday last, there sailed from Liverpool on their way to the oa s, Mr. William Williams, of the Worcester and Dorest Works; Mr. Tom Williams, his son and heir; Councillor W. H. Edwards, the Poplars, Morriston; Alderman James Jones, Brooklands; Mr. Mayberry, Uanelly; Dr. Buckley, Bryncaerau, kc., Ac. In the good ship "Servia," will sail from Liverpool to-morrow (Saturday) Sir W. T. Lewis, Sir John Jones Jenkins, Alderman Richard Martin (Bircbgrove), Mr. ^r' I**80 Butler, Mr. David Evans, (L'anelly), 3Jr. Christmas Evans (Merthyr), Ac., Jtc. The Queen of Roumania and suite on Monday paid a visit to Carnarvon, where she met with a cordial reception. Her Majesty left Llandudno by special train, arriving at the county town shortly after 1 o'clock. She was met at the railway station by the Mayor and Corporation, the party also inc u JnS the Marquis of Anglesey, Lord Penrhyn, Lord Mosty^ Sir John Paleston, M.P.. Constable of Carnarvon Castle, Sir Llewellyn Turner, and Sir .Richard Bulkeley. A^beautifully executed address in the form of an °* carved oak, was presented to her j Tfte Mayor, and in reply she expressed herself with the reception given her, and ^d forget Welsh hosnitality. Her Majesty was atterwards escorted by an imposing procession throng ^he* wa«° CMtle, and was heartily cheered en route. JShe was enacted over the castle, an J seemed TowerpUe" Luncheon was served in the Queen s :Tower the guests including the Marquiss of ^go^ichard Penrhyn, Lord and Lady M°styn, iSir Richard Bulkeley, Sir J. Puk.too Si, waa loudly eheered. She stay* d the Dig C AS tie. The Queen's stay in Ireland will, according to present arrangements, last a week. The Queen of Roumania received an enthusiastic reception on Tuesday at Lord Penrhyn's Bethesda quarries. Her Majesty, who occupied a saloon carriage on Lord Penrbyn's private railway, was accompanied by Lord and Lady Penrhyn and Lord and Ltdy Mostyn. The quarryrueu had prepared no fewer than 2,000 rock cannons, and when the train drew up these were all fired as a salute. The Queen was conducted through the quarries, and dnriug the tour expert workmen showed her Majesty with what skill and deftness the slates coald be split and dressed. Her Majesty then left for Bettws- y-Coed, passing thiough the beautiful Ogwen Pass. Her departure was signalized by a similar salvo from the rock canuons. A special train awaited the Queen at Bettws, in which her Majesty journeyed back to Llandudno. The Queen of Roumania, who, owing to the in- teresting nature of the proceedings at Lord Penrhyn's Bethesda quarries, was unable to complete the full programme mapped out for her on Tuesday, went oyer the remainder of the ground on Wednesday, starting in company with Lord and Lady Penrhyn, the Dowager Lady Penrhyn, and Lord and Lady Mostyn. Her Majesty drov^ about 20 miles through some of the most beautiful scenery in North Wales, principally in the Snowdon district. The party luncned at Capel Curig, at the foot of Snowdon, and returned in the evening to Llandudno.

LOCAL GOSSIP. The Swansea Musical Society—it is said —will re- commence work for the approaching Winter and Spring season early in October. The choral and orchestra) works to be studied, and the particulars as to time aud place of meeting, will shortly be announced. Within the last couple of days the water in Swansea Bay has been literally alive with mackerel, which the Mumbles fishermen have caught in great quantities by means of hand-nets and buckets. Dr. Williams's library, which has recently been re- moved from Grafton-street to University College, Gordon square, contains over 35,000 volumes, principally dealing with theology and allied subjects. A general meeting of the subscribers of the Morfa Relief Fund is to be held at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Monday next, at 3.30, for the purpose of electing a committee of management. Mr. Ben. Davies, the famous tenor, has ..J:>een engaged to sing at Miss Florrie Fricker's forthcoming grand concert on November 20th, when it is probable he will sing a new ballad entitled Sweet Philomel," composed by Miss Fricker, and now being published by Messrs. Chappell and Co., the well-known music publishers. The gift to his fellow townsmen by Mr Wm. Walter, of a large plot of land, announced by his Worship the Mayor at Wednesday's meeting of the Swansea County Council, was received with applause by the Councillors, and the generosity of Mr Walter will, we feel sure, be freely appreciated by the burgesses. Dr R. D. Roberts, M.A., D.Sc.. secretary of the Gilchrist Trust, whom Swansea people had an oppor- tunity of hearing on Wednesday night, at the Royal Institution, is, we believe, a native of Aberystwith, and one of the leading scientists of the day. Although the attendance at Wednesday's preliminary meeting was small, owing to the unfavourable weather, the proceedings were interesting, and if the suggestion made by Dr Roberts are carried out, as they will be undoubtedly, by the Mayor and proprietors of works, and others interested in the district, the course of lectures in Swansea will be a magnificent success. Dr Roberts, in his valuable address, reported else- where in our columns this day, dropped a valuable hint. He said that the printed syllabuses of the lectures will contain references to the published works upon the scientific subjects that are to be brought before the meetings. Many will, no doubt, avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded of obtaining before- hand information which will make the lectures much more interesting to listen to. A happy thought has been hit upon. It is to make the Hospital excursion to Ufracombe this year a thorough success. A few friends have engaged to ''push" the tickets among all those they know and have any influence over. If tbe plan succeeds as well as it deserves to succeed, tbe VelindiV will be comfortably filled, but not uncomfortably crowded the voyage to and fro will be as enjoyable as good company can make it, and tbe funds of the Hospital will be greatly benefitted as the result of Captain W. Pockett's annual generosity. The annual marine excursion per s.s. Velindra for the benefit of the Swansea. Hospital, is fixed for Monday next, starting from Pockett's Wharf, South Dock Entrance, at 8 a.m. sharp. A number of leading SWan- sea gentlemen, who wish to make the trip more success- ful than heretofore, have banded themselves together to do the voyage and to enjoy themselves on the Devonshire shore. Should the weather prove fine, the excursion will be a most enjoyable, and, we hope, a most profitable one- Swansea's first-class concerts are not so numerous as tbey used to be. The most important announcement of this kind after last night's performance of Mr. Haydn Parry's Gwen," &c., is the forthcoming annual concert of Miss Florrie Fricker, A.R.A.M. The programme is not yet made public, but it will doubtless be a very attractive one. Miss Fricker is herself a pianiste of very high attainments—an artiste of whom Swansea has much to be proud. Her executive skill on her special instru- ment is such as to have commended her to the appreciation of the chief musical authorities of the metropolis. She has the right to describe herself as Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. Under these circumstances, Miss Fricker's concert ought not to be— oannot be—any other than a musical and social success. A serious accident, which, however, was not attended with fatal results, took place at Cwmavon on Tuesday. A trap occupied by Messrs. John Jenkins, High-street, Taibach, and Benjamin Evans, Clarence-street, Aber- avon, was being driven along near the Copper Works. when the horse frightened, by a steam-crane, retreated and fell down a steep declivity. The trap was smashed and the occupants severely hurt, but the horse escaped without any serious injury. It is rather odd to find the Duke of Clarence, at Brecon, referring to the reception accorded to his ancestor, George IV., just sixty-nine years ago. In the commom acceptation of the term George IV. is not the ancestor of the Duke of Clarence, though in law an ancestor is a previous possession. Even then the expression is not quite correct, for when George IV. visited Brecon he was already possessor of the Crown, and two lives yet stand between the Crown and the Duke of Clarence. What will become of the Savoy Theatre when the Gilbert and Sullivan productions are played out? The manager, it is stated, intends to run comic opera, but will the public run after it when not by Gilbert and Sullivan ? The latter is going is for serious opera, but will the public take him seriously now, when they have got so accustomed to his bright melodie3, his orchestral fancies and whimsicalities, and his attractive light operatic strains? We shall see when his opera "Invanhoe" is produced. In the meantime, what is Mr. Gilbert going to do ? For the present he seems to be devoting his attentions to Mr. D'Oyly Carte and the Savoy Theatre accounts. Those students of prophecy who are constantly endeavouring to terrify Londoners out of their wits by advertising that, according to Daniel, the world will in a very few years come to an end, must feel somewhat miserable to-day. A new opponent of their peculiar faith has come forward, and, in the same fashion as themselves, has let the public know that they can rest in peace until September 15, 2269, which will allow a sufficient breathing time to most of us, at the least. On that date he promises that, according to the tradition of the House of Elias. the millennium will begin; but. as there are a number of other traditions yet to be elaborated, the world will probably feel content to wait. Wednesday was a very heavy day at the Swansea Police Court, and the scene inside was one of unwonted animation. There was a very large attendance of the general public, composed chiefly of women, anxious to air their domestic quarrels and grievances before a bench of magistrates. The police sheets were unusually large, but the majority of cases were for abusive and insulting language," "sureties of the peace," assault, Ac., in whioh the parties were mostly of the female sex, a very common occurrence in Swansea. The air WaS ] I ll2* iWar and strife> and the table was sur- rounded by the largest number of solicitors ever seen in the court The business was not disposed of until fully 4 o clock by which time, however, the number of people and solicitors had oonside.ably dwindled down.

LIVERPOOL TIN-PLATE MARKET. (Specially reported for The Cambrian.) THURSDAY.—There is an upward movement again in the Tin-plate Market here this week. Enquiries have been very numerous, and those in most cases are for large quantities, also buyers come forward and make offers for good lines of both Bessemer and Siemens' steel cokes, in ordinary and special sizes, and these are at advanced rates as compared with the last advances paid during the August spurt. It is the progress of the Tariff Bill that is at the bottom of it all, that this wonderful measure will ultimately pass, is now accepted as a foregone conclusion, and that it will be so by the end of this month is regarded by most people now almost as a dead certainty. This accounts for the sudden movement on the part of many buyers, and hence the many more orders that are offering this week. There is not quite so much buying of charcoal tin-plates and terne-plates, as there is of the coke grade of tin plates, though the enquiries for both the former are rather large, and it is expected that several orders will be placed for them before the close of the week. Despite the fact that the Tariff Bill is fully expected to pass this month, yet it will not all be put in force at once. There is a graduated scale; some of the schedules may come into force at once, others not until the end of the year, and others again on February 1st, whilst the tin-plate schedule is fixed for July 1st 1891- The tone of the market here is very firni) and prices have a decided upward tendency. They range at present from 15s. 6d. to 16s. I.C., for Bessemer steel cokes; 16s. to 16s. 6d. I.C., for Siemens' steel cokes 16s. 6d to 20s. 6d. I.C., for charcoal tin-plates and 28s. to 33s. for terne-plates. Tin for prompt delivery has advanced to JE99 7s. 6d., and is only £98 10s. for forward. Scotch pigs, 50s. lOid. tools 8Jd-; Middles- bro', 48s. to 48s. 3d. hematites, 58s. 4 £ d. to 58s nd. per ton spelter, £25.

♦ SWANSEA POLICE COURT. THURSDAY. [Before J. C. Fowler (Stipendiary), and J. C. Vye- Parminter, Esqr3.] SLEEPING OUT.—Thomas Evans, 18, labourer, was charged with sleeping in a railway van on the East Doek, on the 18th inst. PC. Kingdom, 24, gave evidence, and this being prisoner's first appearance, he waa discharged with a caution. DRUNKENNESS.—David Morris, 29, Orchard street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in High- street, on the 17th inst., and was fined 5s., or 3 days. P.C. Lewis, 69. proved the charge.—William Smith, alias Black Bill," Strand, for a similar offence on the Strand, on the 17th.. was fined 10s., or 7 days. P C. Lewia, 69, gave evidence. This was prisoner's 25th appearance .-Elizabeth Thomas, of ill-fame, a frequent offender was sent back to prison with hard labour for one month for being drunk and making use of obscene language on the Strand. P.C. Lewis, 69, proved the charge. THEFT OF A WATCH AND CHAIN.—Jane Harris of ill-fame, aged 20, was charged with stealing a silver watch and chain from the pocket of Robert Bryden seaman, whilst asleep near the South Dock. on the 16th inst.-Prosecutor. now staying at the Sailor's Home said he went with the prisoner on to the beach, where he fell asleep. On waking, about two o'clock in the morning, he missed the prisoner from his side, and also his watch and chain. He gave information to the police. The watch and chain (produced) were his property, and were worth £ 2.—William Roderick Morgan, assistant in Mr. Lyon's pawnbroking shop, said the watch and chain were pledged with him by the prisoner, who gave her name as Jane Davies," of 62 Player street, Morriston.—Detective Griffiths said he arrested and charged the prisoner, who said "Yes I did it. Can I see the young man."—This being prisoner's second conviction for a similar offence, she was sent to prison for three months. Å WARNING TO MILK-VENDORS.—A HEAVY FINE. —Letitia Evans, single, Morriston, was summoned for selling adulterated milk on August 27th.—Serjeant Bowden, one of the borough analyst inspectors, gave evidence as to purchasing a quantity of milk from the defendant, a part of which he gave to the borough analyst, whose certificate now showed that the milk contained 15 parts of water mixed.—The stipendiary said this was not the first time the defendant had adulterated the milk which she sold shopkeepers. It was a very serious offence, and persons should be pro- tected against such dishonest tricks. If water was put into milk and sold a8 fresh, it really amounted to ob- taining money by false pretences from every single person who purchased it. It was so fraudulent as that. —A fine of £5 and costs was imposed. WINDOW BREAKING.-Thomas Marshall, a lad living in 5, William-street, was summoned by William Rice, tailor, Oxford-street, for maliciously damaging his shop window on the 4th inst. Defendant admitted the offence. Complainant said the windovv was broken by a stone. Stone-throwing near the National Schools was a. very common and dangerous nuisance. Defendant was fined Is. and costs, and was ordered to pay the damage. SURETIES OF THE PEACE.—Mary Owens, married, 20, Bridge-street, was summoned by Annie Green to keep the peace.—Defendant, who did not appear, was bound over in £5 to keep the peace for three months. BREACH OF CONTRACT.—George Rogers, labourer, 10, Mier's street, was summoned by Thomas Bate for breach of contract, and claiming damages to the extent of £1 7s. -Complainant, a farmer and haulier at St. Thomas, said the agreement (produced) was signed by the defendant, but he had broken it by leaving work without giving notice, and witness had sustained £1 7R, damage in consequence.—The Stipendiary said de- fendant had behaved in a dishonest way, for which he would have to compensate the complainant to the extent of £1, and also pay the costs.

THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONOALE IN WALES. The Duke of Clarence and Avondaie on his journey to Wales alighted by arrangement at Hereford at a quarter to 7 on Monday evening, and was presented by the Mayor (Mr. Alfred Gurney) and the Corporatirn with an address, expressing the loyalty of the cit zens, who had watched with great satisfaction the interest his Royal Highnes-s took in objects for the extension of the educational and social interests of the community. Con- gratulations were also offered on his Royal High 11 ess'.s return from Indi9. The Mayor, in a brief speech, pre- sented the address, and his Royul Highness, in reply, said:—Gentlemen, it gives me the great-stt league to alight tor a short time in this city, and to receive the address of welcome which has just been read to me. I thank you for the kind manuer in which you refer t.1 the interest which I take in works calculated to improve the educational and social interests of the onunumty, and I can assure you th*t I shall always eudeav ur to fulfil my duties in this respect to the best ot my ability. I shiil not r«il to convey to her Majesty the Queen ;h- expressions of loyalty and attachment to her thron.: and periun contained in your address. After inspecting the Volunteer guard of honour Lis Royal Highness pro -e^led on his journey. Great crowds assembled inside and outside the station. which was gaily uecn.uted for the oc^iou. The Royal train reached Abergavenny at half-past 7. Great, preparations had been n:ade in the town to give his Koval Highness a hearty reception. As the train en- tered the station a Royal salute was Bred by No. 10 Battery of the Mountain Artillery from a neighbouring height. His Royal Highness was received by Sir J aeph Rus«ell Bsiley, Lord Lieutenant of the county (. hose guest he was on Monday night at Glanusk), the Duke of Beaufort, Lord Cross, tbe Hon. A. T. Fitzmaurice, Mr. Russell Bailey, and representatives of the local authori- ties. An address was presented to him at Abergavenny by the Board of Improvement Commissioners. CrickhoweII, which his Royal Highness passed through on his way to Glanusk, was brilliantly illuminated, Ou passing over the bridge into Brecknockshire he was escorted by the mounted iufautry of the Brecknockshire Volunteers. Toe party invited to meet the Prince at Glauusk consisted of Lord Croas and Miss Cross, Lord and Lidy Emlyn, Miss Campbell, the Hoa. Arthur Walsh, M.P., Lady Clementina Walsh, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Lidy Llewelyn, aud Miss Llewelyn, Major T. Wood and the Hon. Mra. Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO CARDIFF. The Duke of Clarence and Avondaie visited Chi-<! 1 FLF on Wednesday, for the purpose of opening Grangetowu Bridge, which spans the River Taff. His Royal Highness arrived at the Great Western Railway Station at *bout half-past twelve o'clock, accompanied by his equerry (Sir Joseph Bailey), Lord Cross, and Lord Tredegar and was received by a distinguished assembly, including' the Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman W. Sanders), the Matquis of Bute, Viscount Emlyn, Lord Windsor (Lord-lieutenant), Sir George Elliot, Lord Wimborne, Sir Edward J. Reed, Sir W. T. Lewis, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, the Hishop of LIandafi, the Dean of L!andaff, Mr. Alfred Thomas, M.P., Mr. Arthur J. Williams, M.P., Colonel HiJ1. M.P., the Hon. A. Walsh, M.P., the Recorder (Mr. B. F. Williams, Q.C.), the High Sheriff of Glamorganshire (Mr. F. L. Davis;, itc. Immediately the Royal train drew up his Ruy»l Highness alighted, and was introduced by Loid Windsor to the Mayor, who tendered the congratulations of the town, adding that he believed ttie Duke of Clarence was the first Royal Prince who has visited Cardiff in an official capacity. His Royal Highness bowed his acknowledgments, and, after various iiitio.luc- tions, left the station, his appearance in the streets being the signal for much hearty cheering. Having taken his seat in an open carriage, the procession started for Grange-town, viâ St. Mary-street and Cowbrid^e-r^d. The bridge is 4'¡Oft. lonR, tht' centre span heiu^ lJo t. long. It weigns. 500 tons. The Duk" of Clarence, having the gold key from the horoUeh engineer, unl^ckul the gate. and formally <lec'arrd the bridge open, naming it the" Clarence Bridge," and expr;ssed the pleasure it had afforded him t > be present ou so interesting an occasion. The band struck up th" Welsh National Autln ni. l-'he Land if My Fath-is," itu.i tti<; ceremony emir.I. His Royal Highness was afterwards conducted to the Bute Docks, of which he male a complete tour, taking his stand on all engine, much to the delight of the spectators, who had taken it for grmtecl that he would avail himself of the specialty provide 1 saloon carriage. The Prince in the course of the tour dismounted to witness the working of Sir W. T. Lewis's patent coal cian-, aud subsequently proceeded by special train to the station, which is in close proximity to the Park Hall, in which latter building he was entertained at luncheon, 500 guests being present. His Royal Highness then paidla visit to Cardiff Castle, and afterwards took his departure from the Grea* Western Railway Station, leaving amidst enthusiastic cheering. Charming weather prevailed during the earlier part of the day. In the course of the afternoon rain set in and caused great disappointment to the crowds who thronged the town, and seriously militated against the success of the display of fireworks arranged to take place in the Sophia Gardens Park, as well as interfering with the pleasure anticipated from the view of the street decorations and illuminations, which were oa a scale seldom witnessed at Cardiff. On returning to Newport from Cardiff the Duke of Clarence was presented with an address by the Mayor, who was accompanied by members of the Corporation. His Royal Highness Was heartily cheered by a large assembly.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO BRECON. The pretty little town of Brecon was en fete on Tuesday last, and did its best to entertain his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondaie, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, on his first visit to the Principality- This ancient town is nestled in a basin, and is guarded by ranges of mount ains, with their peaks reaching heavenwards. The river courses its way through the town, and is spanned by a bridge of arches. The little that is left of the Castle is rich with ivy-green, the Priory Church and its steeple, and that of its other churches, lifting their spires above the dwellings of the people, while above these are to be seen towering Beacons, the pinacles of nature. The morning sun shone most beautifully, shedding its rays through the rich foliage of tree and shrub that abound in this delightful country. Trains from far and near bore thousands of visitors the vehicular traffic carried squire, farmer, servant and peasant to the county town, to do homage to the Duke, to compete at the Show or to view the breeds of cattle sent for competition. The inhabitants of Brecon were astir early, and were in holiday attire. The town was gaily decorated with bunting, displayed in every form. The streets were spanned with triumphal arches, decked with flowers and bannerettes, and having on either side appropriate mottoes in the language of the Celt and Saxon. To defray the expense of this luxury, the Brecon Town Council have ordered a rate of a penny in the £ and as this sum from a small town can only yield about < £ 100, no doubt the extra amount will come out of the pockets of the rich squires, for which Breck- nock is proverbial. Long lines of ropes were stretched along the main streets, and supported by wooden pillars, kept the sightseers from intruding in the road- way along the line of march. A fine stalwart body of police were drafted from Swansea, Cardiff, and Newport, to aid the police of Brecon to carry out the duties that devolved upon them. The military were also present in their gay uniforms, which added much the brilliancy of the ocoasion. A dais was erected at the rear of St. Mary's Church, and in front of the Wellington Hotel, the windows of whioh were let out to visitors, who could witness the ceremony of the presentation of the Freedom of the Corporation of Brecon at 5s. per head. This enterprising proprietor must have reaped a rich harvest. The dais was draped in red, and the occupants who waited for H.R.H. the Duke of Clarence and his host Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart, M.P-, the Lord Lieutenant of the County and party, were Colonel J. Morgan, the Mayor of Brecon, Dr. Williams, the ex and Jubilee Mayor of Brecon, Mr. Hyatt Williams, the Town Clerk, who wore their robes of onice Messrs. Aldermen De Winton, John Prothero, W. Games, and H. C. Rich (who were arrayed in blue gowns, with buff fur trimmings), and Councillors Thomas Lewis, Lewis Jones, John Morgan, K. A. Wright, Lewis Williams, J. A. Jebb, H. W. Davies, D. T. Jeffreys, John Williams, and W. J. Nott. The borough officials, Dr. Owen (medical officer), Mr. T. G. Kirk (financial clerk) and the auditors (Messrs. C. E. W. Price and John Benjamin), accompanied the Mayor and Corporation. THE MAYORAL PARTY. The visitors were Lord Tredegar, Lord and Lady Pratt, Sir Joseph Bailey and party, Mr. W. F, Maitland, M.P., and the Hon. Mrs. Maitland, Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., Sir Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P-, Sir John and Lady Llewelyn and Miss L'ewelyn, Sir Morgan and Lady Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Cleasby. Mr. Charles Evan-Thomas and party, Mr. J. P. Gwynne-Holford, the Rev. Prebendary and Mrs. Garnons-Williams, Mrs. W. de Winton and party. General Sir Richard Harrison, K.C.B., Colonel Paton. C.M.G., Colonel Thomas, A DC., Mr. T. J. Evans and Miss Evans, Mr. H. Powel Powel and Mrs. Powel, Mrs. Williams (Mount Pleasant), Captain Travers and party, Captain E. G. Davies and Mrs. Davies, Captain Stapleton Cotton and Mrs. Cotton, and the Misses de Winton. The Duke was timed to arrive at the place of ceremony at 12 noon, but did not do so until 12.20, but this may be excused as a thick fog enshrouded the route through which he was driven. The distance traversed was about fifteen miles, and His Royal Highness was driven by Mr. Russell Bailey in a four-in- hand coaoh from Glanusk Park, the seat of Sir Joseph Bailey, Bart., M.P., and Lord-Lieutenant of the County. The route lay through the beautiful Valley of the Usk. When nearing Brecon, His Royal Highness entered Sir Joseph's barouche, in which were the Hon. Baronet and his lady and Captain Holford, equerry in waiting to His Royal Highness. Merry peals of bells rang out, and salvos of artillery announced the welcome tidings that the eldest son of the Prince of Wales was entering the precincts of the ancient borough near the old Watton Turnpike. At this point, a beautiful floral arch spanned the road bearing the following mottoes, "Welcome to Brecon," and Speedy Return, and was surmounted by the Royal Arms of Great Britain. The Royal equipage was soon in the Bulwark, ^hion is the centre of the town. The 1st Breconshire V South Wales Borderers, numbering 300, were appoin ed as guard of honour- The Brecknockshire M.oun ea Infantry, under the command of Captain Penry oy preceded the Royal cortege, and immediately behind came another escort of mounted infantry, and then a succession of carriages, containing the GlanusK House party, including Lord Cross, Lord Tredegar, Lord Ormathwaite, Lord Emlyn. Sir H. Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P., Mr. Maitland, M.P.. and a number of ladies. The Prince waa received at the foot of the data by Col. J. Morgan, Mayor of Brecon, Dr. Williams, ex and Jubilee Mayor, Mr. G. Hyatt Williams, Town Clerk. His Royal Highness was conducted to the chair which was presented to Dr. Williams for valuable services rendered in aid of the National Eisteddfod held in Brecon. Whilst this part of the proceedings were going on, the band of the 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers played the National Anthem, when thousands of children's voices were heard, in sweet jV*d excellent tune. Every head was uncovered. Again the children sang a harvest home song, and were accompanied by the same military band. The children inarched round the platform carrying bunches of wheat m their hands. When the music ceased, r Mayor, turning to His Royal Highness, said :— May it please your Royal Highness,—As Mayor of the ancient Borough of Brecon, I trust you will graciously permit me most humbly to accord to your Royal Highness a hearty and loyal welcome on this, year first visit to the Principality of Wales, and to ask your Royal Highness to accept from mean address on behalf ef the inhabitants of Brecon, and, with the permission of your Royal Highness, I shall now call upon the Town Clerk to read the address. The Town Clerk then read the address. The address was handed by the Mayor to His Royal Highness in a beautiful gold casket, amidst the cheering" of the be- holders. His Royal Highness replied as follows Gentlemen —I thank you most sincerely for the very cordial welcome you have given me to-day to this most ancient Borough of Brecon. It has long been my earnest wish to become more closely acquainted with the loyal people and country of the Principality, from which my father derives his title; and my visit to Wales having commenced so auspiciously with the reception you have given me here to-day, has additional interest from the fact that in 1821—59 years ago—my ancestor, King George IV., honoured this borough with his presence. It always affords me the greatest pleasure to take part in any movement for the furtherance of so important an industry as agriculture, and I notice with interest that the Brecon Show is the oldest in Wales. I can assure you it was the greatest disappointment to my parents, the Prince a.nd Princess of Wales, last year, owing to unforeseen circumstances, to be obliged to abandon their promised visit to this country. I shall have great pleasure in conveying to Her Majesty the Queen your expressions of loyalty and affection, and it will give her great satisfaction to hear of the reception given me here to-day, that the loyalty of which .she had such abundant evidence on her visit to the north last year is fully equalled in the south. The Mayor then presented Alderman De Winton, the mover, and Councillor James Williams, the seconder of the address, to the Prince. A procession was then formed with a military band of music, members of the Corporation and officials preceding the carriage containing His Royal Highness, passing through the principal streets to the show-yard, where a grand reception awaited him. The cortege passed into the show-yard through a pretty castellated tower gateway, nicely arranged and uniquely carried out: The ground within is exceedingly beautiful, hill and dale, finely wooded, lending a charm to the beholder, The executive of the Agricultural Show were happy in the selection of the spot- The Society started in 1755, and therefore has attained a venerable age. The County families largely patronised the show. We are informed that over 8,000 were present on that day. The Prince and party were conveyed through the grounds of Christ College. The children, whoxiccupied flower-bound drays and waggons, sang God Bless the Prince of Wales." Mr. Cleasby and a few gentlemen took the Prince round the yard to view the exhibits. H.R.H. was much interested in the fine stock and horses. After this interesting tour was completed, the Prince and party drove to Christ Cottage, where luncheon was served out to a select and distinguished party. General Harrison occupied the chair and the vice-chair was taken by Mr. Fripp. The other guests present were His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avonda'e, Mrs. Cleasby. the Rev. W. A. Bayfield, Miss Vivian. Major Wood, Miss Llewelyn. Captain Holford, Mrs Bailey, Viscount Emlyn, Lady Ormathwaite, Mr. Cleasby, Lady Bailey, Sir J. R. Bailey, Bart., M P., Lady Clementine Walsh, Lord Tredegar, the Hon Miss Cross, Colonel Paton, Lady Vivian, Mr. Evan Thomas, Mrs. Bayfield, Mr Bailey, Dr. Williams (deputy- mayor of Brecon), Colonel Jones Vaughan, the Vicar of Brecon, Miss E. Bailey, Colonel Jones Thomas. Lady Dillwyn Llewelyn, the Hon. A. Walsh, the Hon. Mrs. Maitland, Colonel J. Morgan (mayor of Brecon), Viscountess Emlyn. Viscount Cross, the Viscountess Hereford, Lord Ormathwaithe, the Hon. Miss Campbell, Sir Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P., the Hon. Mrs. Wood, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., the Hon. Gertrude Walsh, Mr. W. Fuller Maitland, M.P., Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Gwynne-Holford, and Mrs. Evans Thomas The Royal party afterwards drove down to the grand stand in the show ground, being cheered heartily en route by the spectators. The afternoon was spent in viewing the jumping, driving, and trotting com- petitions. His Royal Highness left the show about 5.30, occupying a box seat on Sir Joseph Bailey's drag, which was driven by Mr. Russell Bailey for the home r drive. He manifested great interest in Brecon, and paid many complimentary remarks to the military officers and officials for the excellent manner the pro- ceedings of the day were carried out-

OYSTERMOUTH LOCAL BJARD. THE WATER QUESTION AGAIN The usual meeting of this Board was held last (Thursday) evening. Present—Messrs. Nichol Morgan (chairman), J. H. Jones, T. Millward. R. Rees, D. Evans, W. Bennett, R. Woolacott, R. W. Beor. W. Collins, and A. S. T. Lucas. The Works' Committee reported that the agent of the Duke of Beaufort refused permission to allow ¡shows, &c., on the Promenade, or on any part of the New-road. The Chairman read a letter he had written to Mr. Baker, and the reply thereto, in which Mr. Baker pointed out that a similar application wa3 made to His Grace in August, 1888, and which was refused. There- fore, he (Mr. Baker) did not think it worth while re- newing the application. The Medical Officer reported the health of the dis- trict to be satisfactory. The application for the post of engineer, surveyor, and inspector of nuisances, were then opened, of which there were 35. After careful scrutinising, which lasted a considerable time, Mr. C. E. Hannaford was selected, at a salary of £ 130 per annum, and subject to three months' notice on either side. Mr. Hannaford will commence his duties as soon as his appointment will be approved of by the Local Government Board. The Chairman said some time ago a letter w,i« written to the Local Government Board, asking them to sanction the loan of a sum of money to defray the cost of the experimental water works at Newton, the Promenade, &c. In reply, the Local Government Board declined to sanction such a loan until the Local Board had obtained an arbitrator's award as to whether the Water Works Company were able and willing to supply. Some correspondence was read between the two boards, in which much what was stated some few months ago, and which was iully reported in The Cambrian, was reiterated. A long letter was also read, which the Chairman had himself written to the Local Government Board, and which controverted certain statements made by the latter in the letter declining to sanction a loan. The Chairman said the position of affairs was most unsatisfactory, and the question they had to decide was whether they would go in for arbitration. They ought not to allow the matter to remain as it was, especially when they saw that the Water Company were unable to properly supply the district. It was the duty of the Board to obtain a proper supply, and not allow the Water Company to obtain a monopoly. He would therefore advise the Board to lay the whole of the facts before some eminent counsel, and take his opinion whether it was desirable that they should proceed to arbitration, or take action to compel the Water Company to give a proper supply. They should also ob- tain counsel's advice whether they had the right-about I which he (the Chairman) had not the slightest doubt— to levy a general district rate to meet the expenses of the experimental works, &c. Having received the I advice, it would be for them to decide what course to take. They should take every possible step to place themselves in a position to procure the loan, and they could not move in that direction until they had an arbi- trator's award. It was their duty to thoroughly thrash out the question, and to ascertain their position un er th^"«leTwP^a^^ £ th, erperi* Th^'chSma^replied that the total amount wa. MMrj8HbiSr.^Sw'^{5« "tto should be full time to con. the meantime the Special (Water) Committee' could ascertain the real extent of ISilbiliries, and probably W be able to consider and discuss the question carefully and impartially, and 'to arrive at some solution. Mr. Beor concurred with Mr. Jones. Mr. Lucas said that the sooner they grabbled with the difficulty the better. Mr J H. Jones remarked that they should first cunsider everything- and then decide what to do. Mr Beor said although the expenses wore somewhat heavy, they really had nothing to show for them. Mr. Lucas retorted that they had the experimental borings, &c., which put the Water Company through their facings, and made them supply the district as best they could. Mr. Beor That is your opinion. Mr. Lucas: Not mine alone; it is the general opinion. i The Chairman said that whether the outlay was justified or not, what the Local Board had done was to compel the V\ ater Company to put on the water after they had cut it off. It was the Board's duty to procure a good supply, and to do that they must obtain an arbitrator s award. Mr. J. H. Jones said a solution could be arrived at by the Board acting in conjunction with the Water Company, aud as he (Mr. Jones) had a suggestion to make toward this end, he thought the matter should be deferred for a fortnight, and a deputation appointed to wait upon the Water Company, and that he should be one of that deputation. After some discussion, Mr. J. H- Jones moved tnat the matter stand adjourned for a fortnight, and that the Clerk prepare the total amount 01 tne liabilities.. Mr. Lucas seconded, a.nd it waa carried unanimously. Mr. B. W. Beor did not vote. Thia waa all thebuainesa.

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A PLEA FOR THE LOBSTER. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR. -Will you allow me space for a few lines calling the attention of our fishmongers and others to the needless cruelty to which the lobster and his crustacean allies are now often exposed. I do not know a sadder sight than it ia to see these poor animals slowly dying in the hot rays of the sun-the more so when one recollects the cool, beautiful places on the sea coast from which they have been taken. It gives the children who gaze upon them, and others who pass by, but a poor idea of man's hu- manity to what. after all, are his fellow-mortals, and with himself objects of the Creator's care. Surely there are means readily available for preventing this prolonged suffering, and any one adopting them will be doing something in the direction of mercy and kindness.—Your obedient servant, Swansea, Sept. 18, 1890 C- H. PERKINS. 0

THE MISREPRESENTED SWANSEA WORK- HOUSE CENTENARIAN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,- With many of your readers, I have long doubted the age of Nurse Jones at the Union Work- house as 110 years, and from a few recent enquiries, I TT 1 1 doubts are correct. I remember her father, ir 6 v01Ii. vie'the pilot, about 40 years ago, and ^her^rother,Mr Evan Davies, pilot, well. Her resident in^tli^ Da^IES' SHIP carpenter, is still Ihll tWn l: to,wu' and would be, I think, better which T think K give the lady'a correct age, which I think will be not much over 90. If this is so, it will account for no record of her birth and marriaga be.ng found in St. Mary's books, although she wis christened and married there by the Tate Parson Bassett. Mr. Thomas Hall must have looked for her christening in about 1780 instead of 1800. I think Mr. Philip Rogers rather confirms her age as 90 than otherwise when he silys he remembers her father fighting when he was 70, in 1828; he surely must have meant 50, for no old man of 70 could possibly stand up to fhht in the brutal manner common in 1828. I should be glad if some of your correspondents could find traces of her or her family in St. Mary's book?.—Yours truly, Sept. 17, 1890. A SWANSEA BOT.

THE REV. DR. MORGAN. LATE VICAR OF SWANSEA. TO THE EDITOR OF ''THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,-I regret to learn that the Rev. S. C. Morgan, D.D.. formerly Vicar of Swansea, has resigned the Incumbency of St. Mary's, Leamington. T notice that the Rev. Mr. Morgan is stated to have "resigned the Vicarage of St. Mary's, Leamington" Now, Sir, as I happen to know something of Leamington, having first seen the light of this world in the year 1849, not a hundred yards from the church of which the late Vicar of Swansea has had charge since his departure from Swansea, in the Royal Borough, I may be allowed to write a few interesting facts in reference to the rev. gentleman, who had many friends in Swansea, and his connection with Leamington. The church, of which the Key. Dr. Morgan occupied the Incumbency, was situated in a fashionable suburb of the Paradise of the Midlands," as Leamington is described by a modern writer, and was built by his late uncle, Dr. Marsh, between 40 and 50 years ago. Some two years ago I visited my native Spa town, and having a. to- lerably close acquaintanceship with the late Vicar of Swansea, I made it my pleasure to call upon him but ha was not the Dr. Morgan I had met with in Swansea by his talk and manner. A few months previous to our meeting, he had lost a promising son, the smart young fellow who held a commission in the Swansea Militia Regiment. The young man, went out in Leamington for a morning ride and was thrown from the back of a spirited horse on to the hard road never to rise alive again. In the afternoon, after my visit to the Rev. Dr. Morgan, I took a walk to the beautiful cemetery on the sonthern outskirts of Leamington, and saw the grave of the promising son of Dr. Morgan, and there I soliloquised over his loss, and there I learnt that the Dr. Morgan of a few years ago at Swansea, was wasting himself in grief. I learnt since that the loss of that young man has eventually led to his resigning his appointment, and which would have taken place long ago had it not been for the solicitude of his kind-hearted wife. The Rev. S. C. Morgan has often been referred to as the Vicar of Leamington, but it will be clearly seen by what I have stated, that Dr. Morgan is no more the Vicar of Leamington than any incumbent of the district churches in Swansea.— Yours, Ac., A CHURCH GOER.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, in all cases, must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer as a guarantee of flood faith. BIRTHS. On the 17th September, at Culvert-terrace, Swansea, the wife of Samuel Grey, of a daughter. September 17th, at 2, Park-road, Swansea, the wife of Mr. Hubert Lidgey, of a daughter. On the 2tith August, at Maes-y-dderweu, Swansea Valley, the wife of Capel AyJett Brangill, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 18th inst., at St. Mary's Parish Church, by the Rev. Canon Gauntlett and the Rev. A. A. Mathews, Edward William Jennings, A.R.I.B.A., of London, to Emili Jane, eldest daughter of Jno. Squire, Esq., manager of the Bristol and West of England, Swansea. On tlie 16th inst., at St. George's Church, Hanover-sqnare, London, the Rev. D. Bankes-Williams, Vicar of Cwmavon, to Mary Chambers, daughter of the late Dr. Pratt, of Swansea. On tile 8th inst., at St. David's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev. J. N. Evans, B.A., John Henry, son of John Cluttoll, of Swansea, to Bessie Joyce, duughter of John Wilklns, of Piirton House, Barry Port, Carmarthenshire. On September 17, 1890, at the Parish Church, Swansea, ny the Rev. John Pollock, John Jenkins, of Swansea, postal clerk, to Marthii, Hfth daughter of Mr. John Smith, of Pembroke. September 16th, at St. James's Church, by the Rev. Canon Smith, Vicar of Swansea, assisted by the Rev. John Pollock, B.A., senior curate, Row. William Watkin Edwards, curate-in- eharge of St. June's, Swansea, son of Mr. John Edwards, of Welch Bickriur, near Ross, to Anne Stiarp Oakden, eldest and only surviving daughter of Edward Hard Oakden, head post- master of Swansea. On the llth September, at Buckland Chapel, Portsmouth, by the Rev. O. D. Campbell, M.A., (Newport, Mon.), Alfred Appleby, of London, to Beatrice, daughter of li. J, Roberts Es\ Argyle House, Kingston-crescent. At the Calvillis. ic Methodist Chapel, Criccieth, North Wales 011 the 16th instant, bv the Rev. Thomas Owen, Portmadoc* assisted by the Rev. Moses Jones. Criccieth, the Rev. l Gwynoro Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Barmouth: to Jeanie, the eldest daughter of W. Watkin, Esq., J.P., Murian. Ou the 6th September, at Llanwnda Church, Pembrokeshire bv the Rev. T. Johns, assisted by the Rev. T G-wvnne Mortimer, Captain Herbert Edwara Porter, Madras Staff Corps, to Alice, second daughter of the late George B Meaner Esq., Marine Villa, Muuioles, near Swansea. On September 15th, at St. John s Church, Gowerton, by the Rev. Albert Jordan. M.A.. Mr John Clemeut.of Coedbrydwen to Miss Wa ters daughter of Mr. Thomas Walters, Velai Fawr, near Gowerton. w °" MWaVTO Church, Roath, by the riig.s. tb«>viTotLssdri'?1 s&srg 01^.13'?;h» ^Ovonthbv9the R^emrer;.a' St'- Gage's Church, Modbury, daughter of Rhydderch ^he^Re^sT' W. Villa to ftL ° A' Lewis> Herwain, Mostyn George, Bruce On* th» io't' dest daughter of Mr. LeyshonRees. Hirwain. DiVlwi«h v3l\,Qst- at the Chnrch of St. Clem.nt, East TlnnTJ. by. tbe Kev. William A. W. Evana, Rector of uMon., brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the \r« Gr* Lloyd, Charles Kenneth Tudor Jones to ■Margaret, eldest daughter of the late W. W. Cermack. On the 15th S;ptember, at Christ Church, Forest-hill, by the Howard Hopley, Vicar of Westham, Sussex, George ltz-William Melville Topp, of the London and Soath-Western Bank, eldest son of Major W. H. Topp, of peak-hill-gardens. Sydenham, to E lith Caroline, daughter of the late Edward Sidney Lloyd, M.R.C.S., Eng., &c., of Easton-in-Gordano, Somersetshire, and neice of his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, of Chester. DEATHS. In loving memory of Mrs. Mary Biddle, who died on the 18th of September, 1889, at 18, Park-road, Swansea, relict of the late Mr. William Biddle, confectioner, of 43, Wind-street, Swansea. d It' On the 9th September, at Rumney House, Cardiff, Hush Philipps Tregarthen, Local Government Board, elder son of the late Rev. W. F. Tregarthen, H.M. Inspector of Schools, aged l9. On the '2th September, 1890, at Anderton, Cornwall, Colonel William Wheaton Chard, of Mount lamar, Devon, late Com- manding 1st Battalion l'he Royal Fusiliers. On the 10th September, at 13, Lansdown-place, Cheltenham, James French, M.R.C.P.,Loud., formerly of Neath, Glamorgan- shire, in his 78th vear. On the 5t,b September, at JMetberwood. Herefordshire, Elizabeth Alary, wUi°w BosUervillo Mynors Baskerville, of Clyro Court Radnoishire, Esq., aged 81. On the 30th August, at Jerusalem, of Syrian fever the Rev. Herbert Drake, youngest son of Dr. Drake of Exeter, aged 36. On the 12tb Sep „ at Wenffrwd, Llangollen, Eleanor, the wife of J. Hungeiford Davies, aged 29. On September 15, at the Vicarage, Pontypridd. Joanna, widow of the late Charles Jones, Vicar of St. Pagan's, Aberdare, in her 75th year- On the *tb ins > at his residence, Velindre, Llandovery, Lieut.-Colonel David Edward Jones In his 64th year. On the 3 t u at Portsmouth, GeoraeCraig Phillips, second ^er?ordwest,ageed47-y?arsU.rge PhiUiPS' AJarhet-street On September 15, at Elm Cottage, Llanisben, William Williams, aged 60. 'nst. at his residence, Court-y-Goll*n, CricKhowen the yen R< w p DaWes, late Archdeacon of Brecon, in his 84th year. On the 12th September, at Llanstephan House, Teignmoutb. Devon, ihe Rev. Thomas Ryle Smith, aged 73. Printed by Steam Power, and Publiahed by HOWEL WALTER WILLIAMS & Co., at the Cajcbbiaw Office, No. 58, Wind-stroet, Swansea, in the. County of Glamorgan.—FBIDAT, SSPTIXBIK 19,1890.

PRESENTATION TO THE VICAR OF LLANELLY — On Friday evening at the Gellygaer Village Board Schools a very interesting meeting was held the occasion being the presentation to the Rev. John Lewis Meredith, M.A., Vicar of All Saints, Llanelly (formerly rector of Gellygaer), with a public testimonial in recog- nition of his very valuable services to the parish during the past 10 years. The testimonial consisted of a writing desk fitted complete, an illuminated address in a massive frame, and a cheque for.E1.50. Mr. Matthew Truran, colliery manager (Bedlinog), presided. Ad. dresses were delivered by Messrs Geo. Seaboard (Hengoed), J.T. Millet. B.Sc (Pengam), W.Edwards (Penalita), T. M. Jones (Bargoed), R. W. Jones, B.A. (headmaster of Lewis Gellygaer Endowed Grammar School), J. Davis (Trelewis), W. Lewia (Pontnewydd House). and the Rev. D. Jesse Evans (Cwmfelin). DEATH OF THE CORNELLY^CENTENARIAN.—Mary Francis, the Coruelly centenarian, died shortly after midnight on Thursday morning at the reputed age of 110. This remarkable old woman, if the statement be correct, was born at Llansamlet, near Swansea, on August 15th, 1780. She was twice married, and for the last 74 years had lived at the village of South Cornelly, near Bridgend, with her widowed daughter. Her mother, it is stated, died at the age of 111. She has four children living, all of them over 70 years of age. Up to the last years of her life her faculties remained remarkably clear. She could neither read nor write. She is described by those who knew her as a remarkably industrious woman, and found employ- ment of various kinds on the neighbouring farms. She ( waa confined to her bed for the last two years, and was in the habit of being visited by a large number of persona.

THE COPPER TRADE. SWANSEA, Thursday.—Opening metals, copper .£61 2s. 6d. to £ 617s. 6d. cash; £6110". Od. to £ 62 0a. three months. Moderate trade.

OUR LOCAL TRADE MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE. [SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] SWANSEA, THURSDAY.—The trade of the port during the past week has been most satisfactory, and it has been only at rare intervals that such a high aggre- gate has been attained. An ample supply of tonnage has arrived in ballast, and which shippers have fully utilized. The imports, which have been about twice the average quantity, amount to 20,609 tons, and exports foreign to 42,624 tons. The shipments of tin- plate and general goods include 150 tons for France, 300 tons for Cronstadt, 1,750 tons for Batoum,500 tons for Chili, 1.500 tons for Philadelphia and Baltimore, 900 tons for New Orleans, and 20 tons for Tilt Cove. A very active demand is maintained for tinplates, but the doubt which still exists with regard to the final stage of the American Tariff Bill, precludes any amount of forward business being done. It is, however, antici- pated, that once the date when the increase duty will come into force, is finally fixed upon, great activity will be displayed. The copper market is, at the moment quiet, but some large sales have been made in the week at £61 to £62. It is announced that sulphate of copper, large quantities of which are exported to France, from Swansea, for use in the vineyards, is an antidote for the potatoe disease. Should this prove to be a fact, the demand from all parts of the Kingdom will be immense. The present value of the material is £25 per ton. IMPORTS COASTWISE.—Pig-iron, 839 tons; steel bars, 759 tons steel scrap, 270 tons building material, 555 tons pitch. 320 tons gas coal, 270 tons; flour and grain, 309 tons; old metal, 6 tons block tin. 2 tons zinc ore, 180 tons salt, 237 tons sundries, 940 tons. IMPORTS FOREIGN.—France, pitwood, 901 tons; potatoes. 95 tons; app'es, 43 tons; general, 145 tons. Garrucha, iron ore, 2 558 tons. Bilbao, iron ore, 1.170 tons. Huelva, iron pyrites, 1 800 tons. Stavanger, zinc ore, 400 tons. Norway, flooring boards, 471 tons. Harburg, iron slag, 200 tons, Genoa, calamine, 1,050 tons; old copper, 17 tons Kalix, staves, 160 tons. Caldera, copper ore, 924 tons." Port Nolloth, oopper ore, 3,473 tons. Canada, deals 2,515 loads. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 26,105 tons; patent fuel, 11,399 tons and tinplates and general goods, 5,120 tons.

KHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. Week ending Corresponding T Description. Sept. 13,18^u Week in 18t9. inc* AWC No. of Miles open 15 9 6.. jE £ £ £ Passengers (Local) 2 Si 7. Goods & Materials 2,6 JJQ.> Total for Week J69 97-, ioa Aggregate for 11 Weeks • •• 294 1736 1183