The Cambrian

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MESSRS. LEEDER & SON. I Leasehold Property, at Swansea July 6 MESSRS. H. HILL & CO. Harness, Saddles, &c., at Swansea July 2 MESSRS. BEYNON <% MEAGER. Horses, Harness, &c., at Swansea July 1 MR. R. E. HUGHES. Leasehold Property, at Swansea July 27 MR. FRED. J. PARKER. Horses, Cattle, &c., at Swansea July 5 MESSRS. BOWLING BROS. Old Stores, &c., at Pembroke Dock July 4 MESSRS. FAREBROTHER, ELLIS, CLARK & CO. Dolforgan Estate July 21 MESSRS. HAWKES, RISDONS & ANDREW. Warehouses, &c., at Swansea July 5 Freehold Property, at Swansea July 5 MESSRS. E. & H. LUMLEY. Cwmllecoediog Estate, at London July 19 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. (For Particulars see Advertisement Columns.) FRIDAY, JULY 1. The Coroner," at the New Theatre. Little Tom Bowling, at the Theatre Royal, Temple-street. Public Meeting in support of the Candidature of Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., at the Drill Hall, Singleton-street. SATURDAY, JULY 2. S.S.S. Excursion to Caswell Bay. Excursions to Ilfracombe, per Velindra and Alexandra," and during the ensuing week. MONDAY, JULY 4. Swansea Great Wool and Cattle Fair. Eisteddfod, at Bridgend. Falka," at the New Theatre, and during the week. Mr. Barnes, of New York," at the Theatre Royal, Temple-street, and during the week. Excursion to Bridgend, per Great Western Railway. Excursion to the North of England, per London and North-Western Railway. THURSDAY. JULY 7. Excursion to Waterford and South of Ireland, per Great Western Railway. Excursion to Porthcawl, per Great Western Railway. FRIDAY, JULY 8. Excursion to Reading and London, per Great Western Railway. THURSDAY, JULY 28. Mr. W. B. Broad's Matinee Musicale, at Swansea. Royal Manchester, Liverpool, and North Lan- cashire Agricultural Society's Show at Liverpool, and three following days. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4. Sale of Work at Oystermouth Castle, for the benefit of the Church of England Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11. Madame Patti, at Gwyn Hall, Neath.

THE WEDDING OF MISS HALL AND MR. FORD -In our report of the wedding of Miss Hall and Mr. Ford at the Parish Church, we stated that the whole of the dresses of the bride and bridesmaids were supplied by Mr. Jones, of Page-street and Mansel-street. We should have stated that the bride's dresses were made by Miss Geens, of 26, Carlton-terrace, Swansea. SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.-The crirls at this school have scored several successes during the past week. Miss Vinter, the Head Mistress, presented 17 candidates for the Harrow Music School examination. All passed. In the 2nd standard (which includes the study^ of Bach's 3 part Inventions) Jessie Miller and Edith Cook gained honours, while Beatrice Wolfe passed. In the 1st standard (which includes Baches two part Inventions and a part of some Sonata by Beethoven or Mozart) Nellie Miller, Gertie Owen, Gwendoline Wolfe, Hilda Down, jPriscie Smith, Laura Morgan, Millie Boyle, Connie Buchanan, Cissy Smith and Meta Taylor gained honours, and Ethel Price, Lilian Jones, Beta Nash and Minnie Randell passed. Also two of the Fourth Form girls, Marion Philips and Winnie Rocke have gained the 2nd and 3rd of three prizes offered by the Selborne Society for the best botanical essay, illustrated by original ketches. The competition was an open one, and Sxcept for the second prize (whioh was open to ell under fifteen) there was no limit to age.

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THE POLITICAL COMBATS IN THE SWANSEA CONSTITUENCIES. POPULAR EXPRESSION OF THE PROS AND CONS, AND FORECASTS OF THE RESULTS. SWANSEA and Swansea District are now plunged in the unwonted excitement of a contested General Election. This kind of experience is so comparatively rare, that it naturally awakens more than usual interest, but, at the same time, it is remarkable how apparently apathetic the population, as a whole, remains. People who are old enough to remember the excitement of the County fray, when the cry went up Talbot and Vivian for ever, and Vaughan in the gutter," sat that they wonder at the change which has come over the local constituencies. But, per- haps, it is somewhat premature to pass judgment. The opening moves of the game have as yet alone been seen, and we must wait for the melee, before we can form an adequate notion of the state of feeling among the electors as a whole. The merits and demerits, the claims and the chances, of the various candid- ates, are pretty freely discussed in the streets, but. with few exceptions, the discussion is conducted in a quiet and reasonable manner, neither too loudly nor too hotly. In Swansea Borough Divisioa, the contest lies between Sir John Talbot Dillwyn Llewelyn, Bart., of Penllergare, and, Mr. Robert Dixon Burnie, Managing Director of the Swansea Wagon Works. The formal addresses of both candidates: appear in our columns of to-day, and should be studied by all who care to notice how fast we, in these days, are moving, or are professedly wishful to move. Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn is, admittedly, by wealth, by social position, and by training in public administration, an ideal candidate, and the fact that he is the nephew of the amiable gentleman who so long enjoyed the suffrages of the Swansea electorate, cannot but be counted in his favour. The only thing that can be alleged against him is that he has not called himself by the name of the political Party that has hitherto ruled the Parliamentary destinies of Swansea. Sir John calls himself a Conservative, and he contests the seat as a Liberal Unionist, but, as a matter of fact, as distinguished from mere names, the Hon. Baronet appears to be as "liberal" in his views and practices, as, if not very much more liberal than, most men who have adopted that definition of their opinions. He enjoys a high reputation as a local landlord, as a hard-working participator i in the unpaid labours of public life, and in every relationship of private friendship and sociability. As a contributor to the funds of religious and charitable institutions, he has few equals; and, in a w ord, it may be said that Sir John is earnestly trying to live amongst us a life of good service and high example. The only objections that seem to be urged against him, in the frankness of the electoral campaign, are (1), that, as chairman of the Board of Guardians, he has not yet succeeded in drawing such a line of demarca- tion as ought to be drawn between the treatment accorded on the one hand to deserving and on the other hand to the un- deserving poor (2), that he did not, when he was Mayor, make the year so memorable as some of the burgesses expected; (3) that he t, was rather down on" the Licensed Victuallers; (4), that he leans to the Church and the Bishops rather than to Nonconformity and the Ministers; and (5), that he does not speak in favour of giving to Ireland what the Nationalist Party ask, or seem to ask, for. To all these objections good answers are advanced, and the conclusions that may be arrived at are rather matters of personal and party predilection than of anything else. There is not one touch of the Toryism of the old-fashioned Tories about Sir John's address, and it is upon this manifesto that he must be judged. Mr. Robert Dixon Burnie is not a Welshman by birth, but is a South Wales man by adoption and long residence. He has filled with much popularity nearly all the honorary offices of our local government. In political convic- tions he seems to be classed rather with the Radicals and even with the Socialists than with the old-fashioned and discriminative Liberals of twenty years ago. He is not at all afraid of any amount of heroic treatment" of the Constitution of the country, and so he keeps an open mind" in favour of any change that may be asked for by any considerable section of the con- stituencies. As a local governor" of Swansea, Mr. Burnie has made friends and enemies, and has reaped the opposite harvests of praise and blame. He claims that, in free- ing the bridges from toll and abolishing the Town Dues he has done a public service, and he is supported in that belief by a con- siderable portion of the local community; but, on the other hand, it is remembered against him that. he has, by that act, saddled the rate- payers with an impost of 5d. in the pound per annum for ever. The choice of Mr. Burnie as the Gladstonian Liberal Candidate to follow Mr. Dillwyn, was a sudden and somewhat surprising one, acquiesced in by the older and more staid Liberals of the district not without reluctance, and then only at the dictation of the more pronouncedly Labour" party, but, now that he has been chosen, the vote, it is s aid, will go "solid" in his favour. This, however, is in the nature of prophecy, and must be taken for what it is worth. No one doubts the good intentions of the Candidate; but there seems to be a considerable number who express doubts as to the wisdom of returning for a constituency such as this any other than a man of wealth, who can aid the district in other ways than by mere recording of votes at St. Stephen's. That Mr. Burnie satisfies a strong section of the local electors there cannot be a shadow of doubt, and these say they are as confident of a victory as they would have been if the veteran Mr. Dillwyn had survived to lead them on. Home Rule for Ireland is the battle cry of Mr. Burnie, who holds that, until the wrongs of Ireland are redressed by such a measure, little or no Liberal legislation will be possible for England, Scotland or Wales. In the Swansea District Division, Sir H. H. Vivian, Bart., is to be opposed, it is said, by perhaps the most youthful and immature Alderman in the district. If we had not received it from the young gentleman's own lips, we should hesitate to believe that this was anything more than a mere harmless joke. However, Partizanship, it may be said, like Poverty, makes a man acquainted with strange bed-fellows. That a man like the Hon. Baronet of Singleton, after so many years of such idistinguished local and national services, should have to fight at the polls such an opponent as this youthful alderman, is an evidence of the recklessness of little ambitions, and is a caricature of the boasted and otherwise valuable freedom of our electoral system. Theoretically, it is no doubt right that the meanest of British citizens may have that the meanest of British citizens may have an open pathway from the deepest depth of oblivion up to the" fierce light" that beats upon the Legislative Chamber at West- minster, but surely there should be some measure even in little municipal ambitions, or, at any rate, in the steps taken to gratify those little ambitions. Sir Hussey Vivian is so hard-working and so mentally-occupied a man, that, in the course of the many years he has represented his native country, it is impossible that he could have avoided giving umbrage to some, or irritating the delicate susceptibilities of others. To have done otherwise, under the circumstances of the case, would have demanded more than mortal perfection of temper and' of tact. And the remembrance of some such trifles as these it must be that prompts any local electors to countenance the opposition to which he is now subjected as a penalty. But these people should think for a moment what would be the result of ousting Sir Hussey Vivian for the sake qf a young solicitor, who has all his ex- perience to gain and influence to acquire before he can exercise for the benefit of the locality, or the country, an infinitessimal part of the effort that has been successfully put forth for so many years, in no stinted spirit, and with no stinted result, by Sir Hussey. The deterioration of the Imperial Parliament, means the degradation of the Empire. And what. bufe^eterioration—what but a lessening of knowledge, of prestige, and of influence can come from the introduction into the House of Commons of so large a number of youpg solicitors and barristers, who have little or no experience of business, and little or no stake in the country, and who, on the other hand, have everything to gain and nothing to lose from the multiplication of places and payments and emoluments. We would venture to hope that, apart altogether from partizan politics, Swansea District will not commit such a mistake as to replace such a representative, tried and never found wanting, as Sir Hussey Vivian, by such a fledgling as the young solicitor whose am- bition is so hard to keep within bounds. In the Carmarthen Boroughs, there will be a sharp tussle between Sir John Jones Jenkins and Major Jones. One who knows" or, what is the same thing, "thinks he knows," declares that he has reckoned noses, and that Sir John will win the seat with a majority of from 100 to 150. In Mid-Glamorgan, the seat held by Mr. S T. Evans, the young man who so distinguished himself by refusing to honour the toast of the Queen at the Welsh National Banquet given by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House, is being contested by Mr. F. C. Grove, the accomplished son of Sir William Robert Grove, who has been often described in our columns as Swansea's most distinguished son." It is as a Conservative that Mr. Grove invades the constituency, and his address which appears in our issue of to-day should be subjected to the careful perusal of all electors before they go into the polling booth.

RUSSIA AND THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. FURTHER WARNING TO MANU- FACTURERS. IN our last issue we stated that certain gentlemen from Russia were visiting this country with letters of introduction, in order to ascertain how to roll finished black plates. in their own country. We also advised tin- plate manufacturers to be on their guard, for if these gentlemen could only accomplish the object they had in view, the result would be detrimental to the tin-plate industry of this country. Since then considerable consternation has been created in Wales and various parts of England by the announce ment that these Russian gentlemen are really spies. Those interested, becoming somewhat alarmed, at once issued the following circular to all tin-plate manufacturers in the British trade :—" Attempts hav3 been made for some time past to roll finished black plates in Russia, but, so far, these have not been success- ful, and all the black plates used in Russia many thousands of tons yearly, are at present supplied from South Wales. We understand that some Russian gentlemen are now over here with letters of introduction to English works. Their object is to ascertain how tin- plate bars and the black plates which are rolled from them are manufactured, in order to put up works for the purpose in Russia. We do not know whether you are among the number to whom they will apply, but we feel bound, in the interests of the British trade, to give you this information for your guidance, and in order that the true object of this visit may become known in time."

ROYAL MANCHESTER, &C., SHOW.—This great show will be held at Liverpool on July 28th, 29th, 30th, and August 1st, when £3,083, will be offered in prizes, for particulars of which gee advertisement. This show promises to be a grand and decided success.

I THE SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTH- SHIRE AMBASSADORS OF COMMERCE." THEIR CHARITABLE AND BENE- VOLENT FESTIVAL LAST NIGHT. THt: extended report which we publish to- day of the Commercial Travellers' Festival, held at the Royal Hotel, last night, will be read with interest by very large numbers of the community, since it is in the nature of a new departure in this part of the country, and since it exemplifies, in a very striking manner, the great and good work that can be carried into effect wherever there is hearty enthusiasm and honest endeavour. The happy speech of the chairman, Mr. B. Evans, sets forth the Commercial Traveller in the most favourable light. He is now described, somewhat poetically, but with reasonable a2curacy, as « the Ambassador of Commerce." The phrase is as catching as it is compliment- ary, and will, no doubt, be heard again. Hitherto, perhaps, the Commercial Traveller has received less than his due in the pages of recognised literature. Charles Dickens spake of him as the bagman," but that name was only a late survival, now quite dead, of the older and ruder kind of nomenclature which included the chapman and the monger." The only great novelist who seems to have had any real appreciation of the position and powers of the Commercial Traveller, was Honore de Balzac, who, however, in the character of the illustrious Gaudissart," makes rather a caricature than a likeness of the Ambassador." Mr. Evans, who has had about as much experience as any man of his age of Commercial Travellers, speaks in the most kindly and considerate terms of the many brilliant business and social qualities they possess, and goes so far as to attribute some of the success of our successful merchants to the "wise discrimination" exercised by Commercial Travellers in dealing with those who are making a start in life. The general tone of last night's meeting was excellent in every sense of the word, and the facts and figures that were adduced as to the enlarged scope of the benevolent and charitable institutions, for which subscriputions were raised, are the very best evidence that could possibly be forthcoming concerning the praise- worthy thrift and the brotherly charity of the Commercial Travelling Fraternity. It is specially gratifying to be able to note that Swansea has again "broke record" by the amount of the subscription announced at the meeting. The South Wales and Monmouthshire C. T. Association, and the worthy chairman of last night's meeting, are to be congratulated on the result so handsomely and so pleasantly achieved. The subscriptions, including a handsome donation of £100 from the Chair- man himself, reached the generous proportions of £1,000.

+. A SWANSEA GENTLEMAN AP- POINTED AS LLOYD'S AGENT IN THE BRAZILS. We learn that the famous and unique Corporation, known as Lloyd's," which is all-powerful in the shipping world, has just appointed Mr. Francisco Henry Chalk, (of the firm of Chalk and Coonan, of Santos, Brazils), to be Lloyd's shipping agent at Santos. Mr. F. H. Chalk is the son of Mr. Henry Chalk, (of the well-known firm of Thomas Ford and Co.), Swansea. Mr. F. H. Chalk is a young man, but he appears to be on the high road to distinguished mercantile success in the Brazils, and, as a Swansea Boy," he is ..entitled to our warm congratulations and good wishes.

fatal Intelligence, -Hh' SWANSEA SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXCURSION.— A sectional excursion under the auspices of the above Society will be made to-morrow (Saturday) to Caswell Bay, for the study of field geology, botany, zoology, &c. The train will leave Rutland Street at 3 p.m. A large company is anticipated. GOAT STREET AND WATERLOO STREET ARCADE.—This arcade, which is fast approaching completion, will probably be opened sometime during the present month. The work has been most satisfactorily carried out by Messrs. Gustavus Bros. A feature in connection with the undertaking is that Messrs. Pugsley and Son, the well-known house decorators, &c., of Waterloo-street, have put in upwards of 3,500 feet of plate glass, the largest order of the kind, it is said, ever executed in Swansea. THE NEW THEATRE, WIND-STREET.—Special attention needs to be called to the splendid pro- gramme arranged for next week by Mr. Melville at his theatre. Swansea playgoers are always fond of opera, but there are specialities in that line which delight them more than the general run. One of these is a visit from Mr. Horace Lingard's famous original opera company. Mr. Lingard brings next week an ever-popular round of apera.s, "Falka," "Fauvette," and, "Pepita, are each to be produced. The company includes Miss Schuberth (the La Cigale of the London Lyric) and many well-known and popular singers and actors. INQUEST.—An inquest was held a.t the Long- lands Hotel, St. Helen's-Rd.. on Wednesday last, before the Coroner Mr. Sirick, on the body of Mary Ann Evans, aged 58, a widow, who was found dead in the kitchen of No. la, Ffynone->St,, on Tuesday last. Gomer Evans, a fitter's ap- prentice at the Swansea Fuel Works, step-son of the deceased, living at No. la, Ffynone-street, stated that deceased had been very weak since last October, when she had an attack of Influenza. He (witness) left the house at 30 on Tuesday morning to go to his work, but deceased was not up at the time and he did not see her. When he went home to dinner, he found her dead in the kitchen. Dr. J. Kynaston Couch, M.R.G.S., L.R.C.P., said death was due to natural causes and a Terdict to that effect was returned. MEETING OF ODDFELLOWS AT TIRDEUNAW. —A special meeting of the Loyal Treboeth Lodge (4797, Morriston District), 1.0.0 F., M U., was held at the Eagle Hotel, on Saturday even- ing, June 18th, for the purpose of initiating Sir J. '1'. D. Llewelyn, Bart., of Penllergare, and Dr. E. Rice Morgan, of Morriston, as honorary members of the lodge. The lodge room was very tastefully decorated with "mottoes" of welcome &c., for the occasion. The chair was occupied by W. T. Morgan, N.G., assisted by T. Walters, D.P.G.M. The lodge secretary read apologies from Mr. Llewelyn Davies, Prov. C.S., Bryngelly House, and Mr. W. H. Morgan, Bank manager, Barry, expressing their regret at not being able to attend. The chairman opened the meeting, and said that he could assure the guests that all felt exceptionally pleased at the honour conferred upon the lodge by Sir John and Dr. Morgan becoming members. Sir John made an impressive speech and alluded to the good work done by friendly societies. He asked the members of the lodge to do everything that would lay in their power to have all the young men of Treboth to join the Society. H e also referred at some length to the Taxation of Royalties, and said that the income derived therefrom' should be devoted toward the support of those who follow hazardous ocsupations. He also referred to pensions for old age, and several other import- ant subjects. Dr. E. Rice Morgan- followed by giving a lucid speech, and referred to the ex- cellent work done by friendly and building societies. Speeches were also delivered by T. Walters, D.P.G.M., W. W. Jeremiah, P.G.; W. Rees, secretary; R.Richards, P.G. D. Phillips, .1 P.G.; J. Jeremiah, P.P.G.M.; T. I. Evans, coal ■ merchant; William Lewis and Morgan Jones, P.P.G.M. who made a stirring English speech. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Sir John and Dr. Morgan for their excellent speeches. After spending a very enjoyable evening, the meeting terminated by singing the National Anthem.

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SIR HUSSEY VIVIAN AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. OPEN AIR MEETING AT HAFOD. Last evening Sir Hussey Vivian addressed a large open-air meeting in furtherance of bis candidatare for the Swansea District Division, Mr. E. R. Daniel presided and was supported by the worthy baronet, Aubrey Vivian, and W. Williams, Esqrs., (Maesygwernen), Alderman Freeman, Couneillor J. H. John, Revs. Samuel, G. Griffiths, Messrs. J. Roberts, Dr. W. Morgan, Dr. T. Davies, G. H- Skidamore, Rbys Edwards, and others. The meet- ing was announced to be held in the Siloam Chapel, but partly owing to the exceptionally fine evening and the large attendance of electors, it was decided to hold the meeting On the Hafod Field, where a temporary platform was erected. Previous to the speeches, two hands headed a long procession through the main sHeeto of the district, Sir Hussey's employes at the colleries carrying their "safety" lamps with them. At High-street Sir Hussey was met, and his appearance on the Hafod Field, along with the processionists, was the signal for much enthusiasm. The Chairman having briefly introduced Sir Hussey in suitable terms, by way of opening the proceedings, Sir Hussty Vivian addressed the meeting, being met with vociferous cheering. At the outset be referred to bis 48 years' work among them, and said that during that time he bad never neglected anything of local interest. (Cheeis.) Besides accepting that great gathering as a proof that he bad done his duty as a Member of Parliament, he also accepted it as a proof that they sympathised with him in the useless and vindictive attack which had been made upon his seat. (Cheers). He said nseless because be could not believe for one moment that his opponent was j going to win. (Laughter.) While it was vindic- tive because it was launched against himself without any other reason whatever. (Cheers.) The great issue before the electors was whether the Government of the country was to be en- trusted to the Tories or to the Liberals, to whom they owed all the political freedom that they had. (Cheers.) Having reminded them that it was very important that every elector should record his vote at the coming election, he dealt with Home Rule, and asked whether the present system of governi ng Ireland by coercion was to be continued or not? (Cries of "No!") It had been tried for over 100 years, and had failed, and Ireland was now simply held down by the power of 40,000 soldiers-tor the police were practically soldiers—at a cost of four-and-a-half millions of money. He objected altogether to the Conservatives and Liberal Unionists call- ing themselves "Unionists," as it was the Gladstonians who were desirous of uniting Ireland by a bond of peace a.nd concord. (Cheers.) Having given three definitions of Home Rule—one by Mr. Gladstone and the other two by Mr. John Morley, in all of which the supremacy of the Imperial Empire was upheld— Sir Hussey, in dealing with Ulster, stated that he was sorry that one of the greatest authorities in England (Lord Salisbury) had recently used words which one could not interpret in any other language than that they were intended to stir up strife between Ulster and the rest of Ireland. Dealing with the Disestablishment and Disen- dowment of the Church^in Wales, which he eor- dially approved of, he .'maintained that while it was just andj righteous it would also do good to the Church. (Cheers.) They knew the vigour and power 9f the voluntary system. To say that the tithes belonged to the Church was all non- sense. (Cheers.) He had carefully considered the question, and 'maintained that tithes were originally taxes imposed by the king for the maintenance of the Church, and which Parlia- ment, as in the case of other taxes, had power to repeal. (Cheers.) Tithes originated many years ago, and the Church cf England had not retained her original position in any manner whatever, because in those early days it was the Ancient British Church — brought to this country in apostolic times for they must remember that their early forefathers were Christians nearly 50J years at least before the English or Saxen. And when the tithes first came into existence, a fourth of the money was inteuded for the maintenance of the poor—(cheers) —the other to KO towards church txpeuses, maintenance of the bishop, &c. Tben, again, the Roman Catholic Church had swallowed up the Ancient British Church, and took over the tithes with it, while at the Reformation, the Anglican Church of England followed, and then the tithes were re- tracafeired. Therefore, if tbe Nonconformists wanted a portion of tbe tithes—which they did not—they were jastlyentitled to them, as theirs was a religious place of worship. (Cheers.) Sir Hussey then advocated reforms in the registration «f voters, by which public officials should be appointed for the purpose of ensuring the votes of the elector?, so that the expense should not devolve upon the candidates themselves; the payment of members of Parliament, instancing Mabon as a specimen of the worth of labour representatives; better distribution of taxation, whereby ground rents and royalties should be taxed and the formation of district a.nd parochial councils in the place of the old-fashioned vestries. (Cheers). He also believed in Sunday Closing and Local Option, though he was opposed to com- pensating publicans for the loss of their license. In reference to this matter he said it was fortunate for the County Councils that the £340,000 proposed by the Conservatives to be set apiut for the purposes of compensation, because the entire sum had been devoted instead to the better education of the people. (Cheers.) Every shilling of tbe share granted to South Wales had been expended for that purpose, and he hoped to see it even more complete by tbe establishment of Intermediate Schools, so that the children of the Elementary Schools would be able to reach the Universities. (Cheers.) Having briefly referred to the necessity of land reforms, by which a piece of land should be as easily transferred as a house, he urged ujion them, in conclusion, to fight the good fight, and return all Liberals for the divisions of the district. (Loud cheers.) Rev. G. Griffiths then proposed "That this meeting having heard the views of Sir Hussey Vivian on the important political and social questions of the day, is of opinion that he is entitled to the unabated confidence of the electors of this division, whom he has represented so faithfully in the past, and pledges itself to use every legitimate means to return him tri- umphantly at the forthcoming election." This was the first time he had a vote, and he intended to give it to Sir Hussey. (Cheers.) Referring to the Disestablishment Question, he said if the Bible were true the establishment of the Church would have to be severed. (Hear, hear.) Dr. J. Davies seconded, and asked them to return Sir Hussey again to Parliament, because he had identified himself with the welfare of the country and the district during the past forty years he had been a member of Parliament. Rev. F. Samuel supported and remarked that they would never leave Sir Hussey—(cheers)—and he (the worthy baronet) would never leave them. (Cheers.) Mr. Wignall also supported and said that a statement had got abroad that Sir Hussey was opposed to Trades Unionism, but he (the speaker) held a letter in his possession wherein Sir Hussey declared he would never interfere with the rights and liberties of his workmen. (Cheers.) Mr. laaac Roberts, as representing the working men, also supported. Mr. Alderman Freeman itt a few remarks in favoar of the resolution, said he did not quite know why they were there that evening. A resolution had been passed at Landore asking Sir Hussey to help his friends in the other constituencies, or take a trip to Norway for bis health, and they would take care of bis constituency. (Cheers.) Some might ask why. But they thought it was useless to take a Najsmith steam hammer to crack a nut. | (Laughter.) It was useless that such a man of the calibre of their worthy representative should com- pete with, well—a nut. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. G. H; Skidmore and Mr. Councillor John also spoke in favour of the resolution, which was then carried with acclamation, and the meet- ing dispersed.

THE COPPER TRADE. SWANSEA, JUNE 30th, 1892.-Copper at open- ing to-day was quiet at £44 7s. 6d. to £45 2s. 6d. cash, and .£45 5s. to £45 12s. 6d. three months.

THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. I SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. } SWANSEA, THURSDAY.—The trade of the port has displayed extraordinary activity during the past week. In no similar period has the aggre-1 gate trade reached such a high total. Compared with the corresponding period of last year an in- crease is shown of 20.000 tons of imports and exports. In every department the average has been exceeded, which is a most satisfactory feature. The imports amount to 15.988 tons, and exports foreign to 50.337 tons. The clear- ¡ ances of tinplate and general goods, which amount to 6,885 tons, include 110 tons for France 220 tons for Hamburg: 125 tons for Portugal; 90 tons for the Persian Gulf: 1.900 tons for Philadelphia; 2,000 tons for Baltimore and 2,100 tons for New York. Not much business has been done in the tinplate market in the week as sellers are firm in holding out for higher prices. The market, however, remains strong, and the tone is healthy. The shipments of coal include 7,770 tons of anthracite for San Francisco. This branch of trade shows continuous expansion. The exports of patent fuel have been upwards of 11,000 tons. IMPORTS (Coastwise).—Pig iron. 879 tons tin- plates, 56 tons pitch, 584 tons building mater- ial, 589 tons salt, 383 tons flour, grain, &c., 398 tons copper ore, 132 tons flue dust. 130 tens caustic soda. 170 tons arsenic, 105 tons blende ore, 440 tons lead ore, 100 tons sundries, 1,170 tons. FOREIGN.—France, pitwood, 474 tons: potatoes, &c., 177 tons Carthagena, iron ore, 1,850 tons Hamburg, general, 40 tons Tilt Cove (N.F.), copper ore, 790 tons regulus, 400 tons; Port Nolloth, copper ore, 2,136 tons: regulus, 1,382 tons Pensacola. timber, 1,185 loads; Tucacas, copper ore, 941 tons St. John's (N.B.), deals, 1,182 loads New York. general, 25 tons. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 32,090 tons patent fuel, 11,252 tons tin-plates and general goods. 6,995 tons.

—— «. — SW ANSEA POLICE COURT. THURSDAY. [Before Alderman A. Mason [(subsequently J. Coke Fowler, Esq.) in the chair, Dr. J. G. Hall, W. Watkins, and J. C. Vye Parminter, Eqrs.j THEFT OF A HAT.—Samuel Norman, of Green- hill-street, was charged with stealing a bowler hat from the house No. 1, Bridge.street. The prose- cutrix, Mary Owen, proved seeing the prisoner take the hat and subsequently giving information to the police. P.C. Howell (76) proved arresting Norman, who, in reply to the usual charge, said, I will settle that in the morning,"—Fined 20s. inclusive, or 14 days' imprisonment. THE NEATH-ROAD HANDICAP.—For furiously driving a horse and cart each in Neath-road, Arthur Winstone, Landore, and William John Williams, of Plasma, were each ordered to pay 10s. 6d. inclusive, or 7 days' imprisonment in de- fault. Defendants stated that in consequence of other vehicles having passed theirs, they thought it was time to "hurry up, and so did P.C. Johns (79). A DANGEROUS JRACTICE.—Fred. Stroud, a boy, of Croft-street, was fined 2* 6d for throwing stones in the place just mentioned, on the 23rd inst. P.C. Smith (78) stated the case. HURRY UP "OLD AGE PASSIONS."—Thos. Grey and Benj. Grey, of Treboth, were summoned fOi: non-maintenance of their father who had become chargeable to the common fund of the Swansea Union. The Relieving Officer stated the Guard- ians asked for h. a week from each of the defend- ants. The wife of Thos. Grey appeared, and stated that her husband had been out of work for some months, and that she had three children.—Benj- min Grey, who is a single man, stated that tie only earned Is. a day and his food, and out cf tbat he supported his mother.—The order was mf.de in each case. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.—Mary Ann Merralls, mar- ried, was summoned by Annie Fender, landlady of the Recruit public-house, Orchard-street, for abusive language towards her on the 23rd inst., and was ordeied to pay oils, inclusive. BREACH OF THE WEIGHTS AND MEASCRKS ACT. —For selling cual other than in bags, not in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, David Morric, of 90, Carmarthen-road, was ordered to pay 20s. inclusive; and Cornelius Crowley, 19, Bryumelin-street, 7s. 6d. iuclusive. —Mr. J. Bingham (Inspector of Weights and Measures) prosecuted. WHAT IS A "COMMON LODGER?"—T. Guthrie, of Tontine-street. was spniqaoBed for keeping a Common lodging-house without being registered. Defendant's wife apIJeared. David June", the Sanitary Inspector, pioved visiting the house and finding several lodgers sleeping tbtri?. Defendant had applied tor a certificate, but the application was not acceded to.—Dr. Davies (Medical Officer of Health) said he inspected the house in February last, as an application to register the same had been applied for. Witness did not then think that the house was suitable for such a purpose.—By Mrs. Guthrie Witness did say that a part of the house might be let off as permanent apartments, hut not to be used as a common lodging-hous" Mrs. Guthrie contended that there was no common lodgers in her house, and as thtre appeared to be some difficulty in delining what a common lodger is, the case was adjourned for a week in order t'.1 allow Mis. Guthrie to bring witnesses on her behalf. A WARNING TO HOUSEHOLDERS.—Fcr a breach of the Urban Sanitary Bye-Laws by allowing water to waste at the rate of about 100gallons per hour, John Lewis, grocer, Nelson-street, was fined 10, and ordered to pay £1 9s. as compensation. THE ALLEGED BRUTAL ASSAULT UPON A WIFE. —Josiah Williams, labourer, Strand, surrendered to his bail on a charge of biutally assaulting his wife, Catherine Williams, on the 14th inst, by kicking her in the side. Mr. R. T. Leyson appeared for the defence, and the woman was now fit to appear in Court, having been an inmate of the Swansea Hospital since the occurrence. Mrs. Williams, who looked very weak and pale, said she lived with her husbaud at 4, Beaufort-place, Strand. She could not remember anything of the occurrence, only that she went to Dr. Sullivan's because she felt very weak, and afterwards that she was admitted into the Hospital. Replying to the Magistrates' Clerk, Mrs. Williams said as far as she knew her husband had not assaulted her. By Mr. Leyson Complainant could not remember her being in a Mrs. Marroni's bouse on the Monday on the occasion of a row, nor wkether she was thrown into the street. She did recollect, however, being under the influence of drink, which she took as a stimulant for her bodily weakness. In conse- quence of slight mental derangement, brought on through that weakness, she had at times to be put under restraint, and on one occasion was taken to theWerkbouse. P.C. Edgar (29) proved arresting the prisoner, who in reply to the usual charge made no answer, but subsequently said, This is a cruel thing. I kaow nothing about it." At the police station, however, he said, I own I did put my foot against her side, but did not intend to kick ber." Mr Thomas Powell, surgeon, proved examining 1\Irs Williams at No. 2, Hock-street, where the assault was supposed to have taken place. She was then in a state of collapse, "nd was vomiting. From what she told him, he made a further examination, but "nly found a bruise over the shoulder blade. Dr. Gray (house surgeon at the Hospital) deposed to numerous bruises showing themselves, subsequent to Dr. Powell's examina- tion. In giving the decision, the Stipendiary observed that, having heard the admissions of the unfortunate woman, and there being no corrobora- tion of the charge whatever, it was evident it would lJe futile, with any hope of conviction, for prisoner to be committed for trial. He would, therefore, be discharged. (Applause in court, which was instantly suppressed.) NEGLECTING A BOY.-I—Francis Kougbt, of Gorse- •oad, Cwmbwrla, appeared on an adjourned iQtnmous for ill-treating; bis son Francis, aged 10 pears, on the 6th Juuf,. It will be remembered that the boy was-missing from the house for about i week, and when taken back, defendant refused to idmit him, for the reason, as he now stated, that De wahted b get the lad ioto some industrial home, as nothing could be done with him.— Defendant denied that it was his son, but had simply adopted him. He, however, offered to pay 2s. per week towards the lad's maintenance, and the case was adjourned with a view to getting the boy into a Home.—The Rev. Oscar Snelling and the Head Constable (Captain Colquboun) are taking an interest in the case. ORDERED TO PAY.—D. Farrell, of Pontyglasdwr- street, was ordeied to pay lln. cab fare, due to the plaiutiff, Frederick Serine, cab-driver, 43. The defence was that an agreement had been entered into by which plaintiff was to be paid by time and not distance. TRANSFKE OF LICENSES.—Tbe following transfers were granted. The Vernon Arms, Caer-street, from Sarah Ann Price to John George Spencf Tunnel Hotel, Batb-Iane, from John Hancock to Wm. Thos. Forsdike; Robin Hood Hotel, Boach-street, from I Ellen Morgan to Wm. Pegge;ILcd Cow, High- street, from Sarah Howell tJ Edwin John Chard, Compass Inn, Goat-street, from John Davies to Thos. Burridge Brunswick Inn, Dukt-street, from Elizabeth Jones to Elizabeth Ace; White Lion, Castle Bailey-street, from John Bsssect to Joseph Griffith James; South Wales Inn, High-street, from Daniel Rees to Natale Persich: Brewers' Arms, Orange-street, from Thos. Evans to Gomer Rees Arches, Quay Parade, from James Hazel to Mary WHIiHEQS; White Hart, Oxford-street, from Wm. Llewelyn to George Edwards; Wind-street Inn, from Wm. Thomas Forsdike to David Lawrance: Victoria, Wind-street, from Samuel Manning to John Davies; Christopher Hotel. Somerset-p;ace, from Eliza Sophia Laskey to Hany Mortimer; London and North WTestern Hotel, Rutland-street, from Eliza. Bohanna Powell to Nancy Tomasine Humphreys.

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THE REPRESENTATION OF SWANSEA AND SWANSEA DISTRICT. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMRRIAN." Sie,J Allow me a small space of your valuable paper to say a very few words on the claims of those gentlemen who intend to contest the repre- sentation of Swansea Distriet Division. Sir Hussey Vivian's high reputation in and out of Parliament is such that no one of sound mind would dare to contest his seat. We have found in him a true Representative, always on the right side and in favour of popular rights. Besides, Sir Hussey is the largest employer of labour in the Swansea district and his name is prominent in the past, as well as in the present history of Swansea. Now, Sir, in spite of all this, he is going to be opposed by a Swansea man in the person of Mr. Monger, who. is neither a Tory nor a Liberal, but a doubtful candidate, and, un- doubtedly, this will be the means of damaging his reputation as a solicitor. However, we must show him on the day of election that he is not on the right path to parliament—Yours &c., MORRISTONIAN. Morriston, June 28th.

-♦ SIR HUSSEY VIVIAN AND LICENSES TO ASSIGN. V TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—Our attention has been called to some re- marks made by Mr. Monger in his speech at Neath, on Monday night (which we confess not to. have read until this afternoon), reported in the Cambria Daily Leader, of the 28th instant. If Mr. Monger had adhered to the course he had pointed out for himself in the opening of his speech, not to descend to personalities, at the same time trusting that no person who favoured him with their support would so far forget themselves as to say anything reflecting on his opponent, we should have had no occasion to trouble you or the public with this letter. Later on in his speech, however, when dealing with the question of Leaseholds, Mr. Monger deemed it necessary to indulge in those personalities which he so greatly deprecated, and selected his opponent as a person to be held up to scorn because, as Mr. Monger puts it, a clause is inserted in Leases granted by Sir Hussey, which prohibited the "poor or any other man from borrowing money, for instance, from a building society or any quarter unless he first paid a guinea to Sir Hussey or his agent;" and finding this kind of clap trap pleased his audience, he still farther enlarges on it, and anyone reading his speech would assume there was some other clause to the same or even a stronger effect inserted in the lease for the especial purpose of punishing any man who dared to borrow any money on his lease. No one knows better than Mr. Monger that it is the almost invariable practice, not only in this but in other districts, for lessors to insert in building and other leases a clause restraining the lessee from parting with the property without a license, but we can positively say that a license has never been refused or withheld on Mes*s. Vivian and Sons' behalf. The fee which is charged for such licenses is the solicitor's or agent's remuneration for preparing the licenses and to cover the necessary attendances and correspondence respecting them. We feel sure Mr. Monger must know that, in the case of his opponent, not one penny of such fee goes into Sir Hussey's pocket, though Mr. Monger most unfairly insinuates, for the purpose of making political capital, that the fee may be paid to Sir Hussey. It is also the fact that when a poor man, or any other man," takes a piece of land from Messrs. Vivian and Sons (for the leases he refers to are not of Sir Hussey's private property) for the purpose of building a house, and goes to a Building Society for a loan to help him, no fee is charged for the license—this rule applying, how- ever, only to a first transaction. It is rather amusing that, after indulging in this unfair attack upon his opponent, Mr. Monger should wind up his speech by expressing the hope that the contest would be conducted in a manner creditable to both parties.—We are, Sir, your obedient servants, STRICKS & BELLINGHAM, Solicitors for Messrs. Vivian & Sons. Swansea, June 30, 1892.

WHAT HAS SIR JOHN LLEWELYN DONE FOR SWANSEA ? TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—The opponents of Sir John Llewelyn ask what be has done for Swansea? I answer that he has beeD born and bred amongst us—that he is essentially a Swansea man, and throughout his active life has rendered the town and county great and valuable services. As a friend of education he has been and is par excellence. He gave £1,000 towards the Soath Wales College and worked hard for its location at Swansea. He served the office of Mayor at a critical period and used his influence in making the Eisteddfod a brilliant success. This year we had at Swansea the great West of England Show, with Sir John Llewelyn as its president, and the splendid result needs no com- mendation. It speaks for itself. As Chairman of our Board of Guardians, like bis late revered father, he has filled the office for fears, and the annals of the poor attest his deep sympathy and timely generosity. One of his last acts was to give £1,000 towards the restoration of the old Parish Church, which it is admitted cannot fail to prove an important adjunct in the architectural improvement of the town, whilst many a chapel fund has been the recipient of his generous liberality. In a word. Sir John Llewelyn bas always identified himself with everything that is good and benevolent. "Property has its duties as well as its rights." aDd I know of no gentleman who acts tip to this wise motto more than the Squire of Penllergare.' I therefore maintain tha' Swansea in Sir John aas an excellent candidate, and its a Christian gentleman and a lover of pro.jre«n, it is our duty to rally round him at the poll on Friday nex>- and thus secure an M.P. th"t will be a tiied friend to the town and port- of Swansea.—Yours trulv AN OLD LiBExAI. Swansea, June 29th. 1892.

The Marquis of Drogheda was found dead on Wednesday morning at his London residence The deceased was born in 1825. He is succeeded in the title by Mr. W ilham Ponsonby Moore, who was born in 1846.