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1 ciiess. [EDITED r BY JAMES GLASS.1 All eommunicationa for ^is departmen are to be addressed to the ''Chess Editor me »re, of other irfo7»'to contnbots *>■ To CoBftES?UNDENTS. A Solutions are solicited, and should reach uS not *ater than Wednesday after publication of problem. problem. TO SECKkTAKlES.. Hon. Secs. of clubs will please keep us informed of iLeir diiuifs. CHES6 RESORT. hWANSEA COUNTY CHESS CLUB, Louglands Hotel, St. Helen's-road. Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 11; Saturday, 3 to 11 p.m. CARDIFF CHESS CLUB-Hotel Metropole. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Solution to Problem No. 178. By Miss LILIAN BAIRD. White. ^lack' 1—Kt to Kt 3 !—K moves 2-Qn.to, If i_K B to K 4 2~Q to Q 4 mate. If J—Kt to B 2 2-Q x R mate, etc., etc. Correct solution received from A CURIOSITY. Problem No. 179. By the Rev. C. E. RANKEN. "The running of the gauntlet game of Marshall Saxe." BLACK (nine pieces). WHITE (eight pieces). th t White to play and mate with the Pawn without taking any of the Black Pawns. The nosition has been published m The iSntisti Chess Magazine and amended by Mr. K?nken'as originally it had two solutions and now it has one. We invite solutions from our readers. GAME 306. The following game was played some time ago by correspondence. It will be seen that the attack in this brevity is well sustained through- out. The K R play is particularly forcible, and literally leaves Black nothing to do. (Scotch Gambit). White Black (Mr. Adam Dawson, (J. L. Fairweather, Kingstown). Stroud). 1 PtoK4 PtoK4 2 Kt to K B 3 Kt to Q B 3 3 PtoQ4 PxP 4 Kt x P B to B 4 5 B to K 3 Q to B 3 r, „ 6 P to Q B 3 K Kt to K 2 7 B to Q B 4 Kt to K 4 8 B to Kt 3 Castles 9 P to K B 4 5^?* T> O 10 P x B Q Kt to B 3 11 Castles 12 Q to Q 2 13 P to B 5 PtoKH3 14 R to B 3 £ tto^4 15 R to Kt 3 16 P x Kt K to K 2 17 Kt to B 3 Resigns GEORGE HATFIELD D. GOSSIP. The able editor of the Baltimore News gives the following, for which we make him responsible:- "A really spicy bit of news comes from Mon- treal, where George Hatfield D. Gossip of Three Continents is looming up again in some of his old characters and going for' the press with all his pristine fire. It appears that the celebrated chessauthor requires a greatar negree of quiet during his games than some of the members of the very vivacious Montreal Chess Club are dis- posed to accord. Thus writes the Herald on the subjecti The wags of the club are making much fun over the question as to whether a man should be allowed to taik or not while he is playing. One gentleman—who, by the way, is not a member of the club, but ought to be-went so far as to say that the man who could say nothing during his game but Check check check! was an 'Unspeakable Turk.' Such a libel (slander? Chess Ed. News) on the Turk hai evoked the fol- lowing liues from a correspondent, which we give for what they are worth:- The grim, unutterable Turk is but A shadow to the human wreck, Who playing chess, can utter naught But, now and then, a cheek.' vt His visage sour's enframed between Two bloodless hands his scrawny neck With wasted vocal chords is full That only croak a 1 check.' His back is bent just like a C,' Of that he doth but little reck; He only lives to move a piece And then to howl a cheok.' What Turk so void of soul as this On bloody field or pirate detk, pi No fiend can beat the silent fiend, Who speaks not but to check. "Now for the fan. Mr. Gossip has found the cap fitted, and that the }inp5 quoted were a malicious and brutal aitack upOtt him by the chess editor of the Herald, and he has accordingly actually instituted proceedings against that paper for libel. He has tackled the managing editor, and has romped around' big with visions of justice and S375—next year. Meantime, although he has sued in forma pauperis, there will be some incidental expenses, and we take the liberty of reminding everybody of it, with all delicacy of sentiment. Needless to remark the verses are going the rounds—they are fairly started by now —and that the affair has caused intense amuse- ment, especially at the chess clubs and the He,-aid office. It has transpired that Mr. Gossip has travelled in Turkey and regards that country as highly civilized, that he has written ieam3 of letters to different parties, adducing incontro- letters to different parties, adducing incontro- j vertible evidence that his visage is not sour, nor his neck scrawny, his vocal cords wasted or his back bent, nor himself a Turk. Upon whom the libel, then, is being asked." A week later the Montreal Herald says Mr. G. H. D. Gossip has departed this life—the Montreal part of it—and is now in all probability in Buffalo, He threatens to come back from the ends of the earth' as soon as his libel suit against the Herald (referred to below) conies off." The Herald's "reference below" consists of the full quotation of the paragraph on this s-ubject (excepting the rhyme) in The News of the 9th bit. ==' ANSWERS TO CdRiiESPONDENTS. 0. S* £ DTBBRG (Cardiff),-Yes. The match will cOtíJ off at Hastings. When Mr. Steinitz accepted the c'hasltenge of Mr. Lasker to a contest for the championship he said I am over fifty- seven years old, and I have held the championship for twenty-seven years. No one ever held it for a longer period than ten years before." The cause of this delay was due to the Editor's moving about. CHESS GOSSIP. There is a great probability that a Lady Chess will be opened in Swansea antagonistic to the Swansea County Chess Club. THE RECENT MATCH AT LEIPZIG. Herr von Bardeleben, of Leipzig, has concluded Mil ma.tch with Herr Ton Gotbehald on the 26th rf March „t the A»ga»te» Club, Leipzig, ,he former winning four games to the latter s one. The forthcoming chess congress in Hastings is very much talked about here, an t it is hoped it should turn out a great success.

An Eonal Rights Committee headed by Mdme v L.ft 1ms petitioned the Town Council of Vincent, ,treet ttfter the late Mdme. PAHS, TO nno TO Pans All ani The Ringer left £ 8U,UDU to ran*. A Ne\v-Womanish lady has appeared at length on the House of Commons terrace. In her right ^ye was eye -glass, and in her mouth a l.ghted A clarinf attempt tc steal Mrs. Ltingitry s dia- monds was ma'leon Saturday ni?ht.The popular actress was playing at Palmer's Theatre, W York While in be.- dressing-room preparing for her part, a man dropped through the window, and gathered u\ t :e jewellery, which was spread upon a dressing-1a''le. Mrs. Lang^ry sprang upon the thief, who dio <ped the jewels and sprang back through the window. The alarm was raised and a rapidly-growing crowd started in pursuit, t but faile.1 to overtake the thief.

SWANSEA SCHOOL BOARD. STATE-AIDED PERSUS VOLUNTARY, SCHOOLS. The usual monthly meeting of the Swansea U.D. School Board was held at the offices in Dynevor-place, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. David Harris (vice-chairman) presided, and the other members present were: The Revs. A. A. M^thetvs, John Davies (Cadle), Dyfodwg Davies, W. P. Williams, and Father Phillipson Messrs. Gwil^m Morgan, Barid Roberts, Joseph Rosser D. R. Lewis, W. Watkins, Christopher James, J. G. Kirby, W. E. Harris, and A. W. Halden (clerk). The minutes of the last meeting were con- firmed. UNEMPLOYED JOINERS. A letter was read from Mr. E. J. Clarke, of the Amalgamated Association of Joiners, asking the Board to receive a deputation to urge the necessity of proceeding at once with any work that may be required in the schools, in o.-der to allay the distress existing amongst joiners. The deputation, which numbered between twenty and thirty, was admitted to the room and Mr. E. J. Clarke acted as spokesman. He questioned whether there was any man in the trade who remembered such depression as was at present being experienced. Instead of the warmer weather bringing relief, he was very sorry to say that they had experienced more depression since the i'ro.,t had ended than during it. As a rule the joiners supported themselves, but the support they gave was limited, and owing to the continued depression the members of the Joiners' Association who were out of employment had received all that could be given to them during the next twelve months. The distress had cost the Joiners Society no less than E2,500 per week within the last three months, so that the funds would shortly come to an end. He suggested on behalf of the deputation, that the projected new schools of the Board should be proceeded with as early as possible in order that the men might obtain employment. He also asked them to write to the architect of the Brynmill School in order that he might send down to the contractors working-drawings of the school. Nothwithstand- ing that the work had been in progress for at least six months, not a stroke of joinery work had been done. There were no working plans for the roof and windows, and unless the contractors got them soon, they would be compelled to send more men adrift. They should not allow their work to be given out during the summer mouths when work was more plentiful, but it should be given out in the winter months. The Clerk read a telegram from the architect of the Brynmill School saying that the contractors (Lloyd Brothers) had the details of all windows, and had asked for others, which he was now preparing. The chairman said the matter would be thoroughly discussed by the Building and Sites Committee at their next meeting, and the depu- tation withdrew. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR. Nine candidates applied for the post of assistant manual instructor at the Higher Grade School. Three candidates came before the Board for final selection, and on a vote being taken Mr. R. Trevor Williams, pattern-maker, of 22, Morgan-street, was appointed. TEACHING OF WELSH AT CENTRAL CLASSES. ,S. Mr. J Rosser moved the adoption of the minutes of the Schools Management Committee. The Rev. Father Phillipson seconded, and at the same time suggested that a minute to the effect that instruction in VVelshbe discontinued in central classes for pupil teachers, and tiiat the time for doing so be left to the discretion of t'ie Superintendent be referred ba^k to committee He thought it would be a very great pity if +he language were allowed to lapse through want of proper teaching. Whilst, unfortuiiately) he did not speak Welsh himself, he felt with the Welsh in Wales, and he thought they ought to be con- sidered in this matter. 1 hey would not be doimr their duty in that part ot the country if allowed Welsh to be discontinued. u The Rev. John Davies moved a resolution to that effect. The Rev. Father Phillipson seconded Mr. J. Rosser said he would accept the amend- ilent. The Rev. Dyfodwg Davies said the minut„ waa carried on the recommendation of Mr Col +i inspects. He found it impossible* to French and Welsh with the staff he h»df t present. They did not see their way cl« + appoint another teacher, and they •? better to let the teaching of YVelsh^ropT^ was only being taken up by those who mulei"?0 H Welsh, in order to escape the infliction of F>-5 h He supported the minute. encn. Mr W.E Harris said the resolution was not passed on the recommendation or Mr. Cole wh simply reported on the matter. wtl° The amendment was carried. BOARD SCHOOLS vertUS VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS The Rev. Father Phillipson moved that the following minute be referred back to committee • —" A circular letter was read from the Man- chester School Board, asking Board to petition Parliament in favour of Rate ^.id tn Voluntary Schools. A circular from the mino-jA^ of the Manchester School Board agaiQst petition was also roadResolved Tnat this Board petition Parliament ag-imst Rate Aid tn Voluntary Schools, and that the ^Vice-Chairman of the Board and the Clerk be authorised to siw« such petition, and to forward it to both hous^nf Parliament." He spoke on principle, but he did not mind saying he was not in f avour of State aid He did not think the Board was dignified in taking notice of a circulartrom the minority of the Manchester Sahool Board. Mr. Christopher James seconded. The Rev. Dyfodwg Davies considered the matter one of the »oatquestions of the day, and the Swansea. School Board, as one of the most important Boards in the country, should express their opinion upon it. He notiCetl fr the circular sent by the majority of the Man- chester School Board, that a resolution was passed to the effect that, in the interests of education, of justice, and o "^oua freedom the benefits of the rates should be enjoyed equaijy by all schools, suitable arrangements being made for the inspection of voluntary schools, and that the present law be amended, in that direction In all his experience he had never Se„ rmiwu9«? Tunica co tam^ ray fnanv • i -1-- n » KfOBs inconsistencies, especially wuen taey that it was moved by au educated man. fr said the resolution was put forward in thV aS terests of justice, and he supposed the In the in- adduced was that, since the suPPorters of the voluntary schools were ratepayers they ouwh + devote some of the rates towards the ma, ance of the voluntary schools. He aimitted th the money payers should be the monev trollers, that there should be public contr public money; but they could not legislate in +K*r matter for a section of the ratepayers. On k same principle exactly, he thought that the K I of the ratepayers should have a voice in tho trol of the rates given to the voluntary si C0,n~ and that meant that those sehools shoni?)°i brought under public control in the sam« board schools. And if voluntaryisms on^y ai? carry on the work of education siiflft, ,Aa n,ot means of State grants and voluntas *1^ .b^ tions they should hand the schools over t cnP* public body, in order that the ohildron J? u?1?6 educated well. That the resolution Wr be forward in the interests of religions freedi m the weakest argument of all. Cardinal Vni ^a8 said that e^ery parent had a perfect right + ? 11 his child taught in his religion at the DQK?- ve pense. He (Mr. iJavies; never heard of +W i fore. The Jaw did not "-rmit it. T(ie law .i Y y (aw *aij a f father had a peKect right to object to his child being tailghtany creed, m wliieti he him self did not believe. vVh.u it was considered that in over 10,000 pa^haa in England there were voluntary schools wn.'ch kept out s chool boards, and wmch the children ot Noncun V, ist and other creeds were compeI2«>d bv l attend, it would be seen where the uanoWT There was a possibility, there, of the law k infringed and violated to a certain extent strutting children in creeds with whicK+u1^" parents did not agree. In some parts of r r shire, the children of Nonconformist Of Lane&- were also forced to attend the school aJf<?re s also forced to walk about, with certain ? 70re round their net:ks. In the interests of mi,, °~ena and justice and religious freedom, he sur,0^ the minute as passed by the committee tr hear.) T (Hear- Mr. Christopher James said the moiY. should remember that the Nonconformist* 9 not the only body. Other bodies had a ruruVfe5e ask whether or not they were entitled t.f little proportion of tiie rates to defer th^.i.80™6 penses in educating tjieir children. £ je ex" to the fact that the voluntary schools had J long beiore the Board schools came iiitoexis?' and said he recollected a time when onlv bodies-the Church of England, R^man and the British and Foreign Society—took^' I the children in Swansea, and when the preaoVio^^ cared nothing about the education Gf ^le children.. The Eev. J. Davies: That s a lie. Mr. James (continuing after considerable into, ruption) said he was speaking of what he knew to be a fact. It would be a Very difficult matter he contend d, for a\R-)an ^aiholic teacher to geta Situation under the School Board. Several members appealed to the Chairman who said for tome yearii past the Swansea S dioni Board had adopted a system ot examination for the purpose of selecting teachers, and the b<»st of those who presented themselves had, irre,petti?e of their religious opinions, been accepted by the B°Mrd' Lewis said he objected to voluntary schools because they would o„ly take teashew 3 their own denomination. It was no use for a Nonconformist or a Roman Catholic to apply for i a situation in any Church school in Swansea. He took exception to the remark that Mr. James made about the preachers, and said he himself had been brought up in a school supported entirely by the Nonconformists. He pointed out that only £ 11 was contributed to the National School last year. Mr. C. Jame;: That shows that they were doing their work efficiently for a small sum. The Rev. Dyfodwg Davies said they wanted others t) contribute so that they might have larger staffs and better apparatus to compete with the Board Schools. Mr. L ewis (continuing) said he would not admit I that the National Schools belonged to the Church by right. The Church had had money given tbern by the Nonconform t-, and he maintained that the schools really belonged to the country at large and not to the Church, because they had State aid to keep them going. He was surprised at the action Mr. James had taken. At the last election he received many Nonconformist votes, but if he tried to-morrow he would not get any. Mr. James said he seconded the amendment in the interests of justice and irrespective of cteed. The Rev. Dyfodwg Davies said he would not have spoken at all had he known the debate would deteriorate into an endless flow of piatitudos asked if it was true as the Rev. Dyfodwg Davies had asserted, that voluntary children wore not educated up to the mark of the .I board school children The Chairman My impression is that they are Mr Gwilvm Morgan maintained that the bulk mentbned several industrial centres where schooir, had been built and maintained by the workmen. Ttioksr A A Mathews said he was sorry the JttrriSlU &? £ .» ae.lt With to. the U.ter snirit it had been (Cries of No.") He believed tEe Education Department was brought into force in order to supplement the existing volun- tary schools and to encourage and help them majoiity'jl the Maoohesta School Board, the, would be more or less, carryiug out the spirit wh"ch brou-ht the Education Department into existence In the voluutary schools, liberty was ghren to those children. «ho did not w,sh to receive the religious taaehing imparted to th^ rest, and thev asked that the same re-pect should be shown to those^children who wished to receive religious instruction. Voluntary schools had done a noble + ond now, when they were short, he thought it reasonable to asK tne State to consider the matter and see :f some modut vivendi could not be brought about. In the National School, where he was educated he remembered there were three Jews, and no attempt was made to proselytise them. They simply remained out while the religious instruc- tion was being given. Mr. Joseph Rosser said he knew of voluntary schools where pupil teachers were asked to be confirmed when they were engaged With regard to the Swansea Intermediate School. the money was left for the poor burgesses of Swansea, and until quite lately it had been used for the children of well-to-do churchmen, and a chance respectable Nonconformist. It had not been given to the public, as it ought to have been long a°Tho RPV A A Mathews: The Intermediate School he refers to was founded by a Bishop of our Church for our children s educate, and we have striven to see that the children have been ^M? Kirby asked the clerk whether^the board schools reached a much higher standard than the voluntary schools, and, if so, wnere were the ln The Clerk at first objected to a question of the kind being put to him. The figures, he said, were given in a blue book, and it would be better for the members to refer to it. The Rev. Dyfoiwg Davies here left the meeting. The question was pressed, and Mr. Halden replied that in the triennial returns, the average grant in voluntary schools was 17s. 6Td, and m board schools it was 19s. lOsd. The Rev. J. Davies I suppose you can spare a copy of that to Mr. Kirby to take home with him. (Laughter.) Continuing the rev. gentle- man said tne board schools earned Is. Id per head more than the children in the National spools. He was sorry to hear Mr. Mathews say that the Jews were kept outside voluntary schools while the IChurch of England children were going through their theories. If they would not go in there would be a sulky look and the rod would be used; but sweets were given to those that went in. (Laughter). Mr. Mathews: Prove it. i, ..) The Rev. J. Davies: I can bring a B.A. down to prove it before the Boa-d. 1 Mr. K rby An American one ? (Laughter). Continuing Mr, Davies sa d he had not the least idea to wnat denomination three-fourths of teachers of the Board belonged. Even if church- people were kept out, it would only be just, becau-o Nonconformists were excluded from their schools. It was not much use for a Non- conformist to apply to Father Phillipson. Father Phillipson 0 yes. Rev. J. Davies: Have they done so F Father Phillipson I have had Nonconformist teachers, but I have not got any now. Rav. J. Davies, resuming, remarked that as long as the Church and the Roman Catholics closed their doors to Nonconformists, the latter should retaliate. As for what Mr. James said, he (Mr. Davies) never heard such nonsense in all his life. It was untrue that the Nonconformists had done nothing for education. T-, • I Mr. James interrupted Mr. Davies who re- sumed his seat with the words I think we outrht to send you t> school again. (Laughter.) Mr W.E. Harris contended that it wo»ld be their duty, as Nonconformists, to insnt that State aid should be taken from altogether. The State had no rignt to assist in the propagation of any particular creed or dogma. Heaupportedhe was in a peculiar Mr. David Wesleyans, whom he position, inasmuch as t», The represented had come to the conclu- majority of Wcsl y ro0yement was in favour sicu that the democratic m feJt tbe Sohool of a public education, a that tUeip Boards were making sucn schools were Obliged to succ Wftg 80r Father PhilrT„,Mn) JO discussion had ftsSUmeu uimensions MevPSf intended it should. He Rev Dy/otlwg Davies had left the room, because ^remarks were not characterised bydehcacyof feeling towards himself and M'r. Matl^ws, who represented voluntary .-l i- >> ( Davies had advocated the principle ot tit-for- tat." and he felt sure that, on <«lm <consideration v ij i itjf The rev. r&tner went t a«v°tw llt £ ugh Wesleyans, Baptists, TW k ntiH Others had been in the Catholic Mohamedans, and otbe« n fchem fchi schools care was religious opinions" that did not ag when board schools would The day woul cChools; but, in the mean- supersede voluntary scho j them and time, there was work„tor much more than the school hofr^,er^^ grapple with. There wl* § ti>«t hnri tn v>o £ 20,000,000 upon the country, and that had to be paid back with interest. I& complica- tions with foreign countries, how could we pay for the defen"e of our country if things proceeded for the detenoe ot our o TOinotary schools as at P.rfse"Vn,fiA the feS"irement30f the Educa" ment, the Department ought to ra* -W™ in our midst. He advocated a healW 8P'r»t of rivalry between board schools and voluntary schools, which would result m good all round. amendment was then put to the meeting and lost, 4 voting for and 9 against. BUILDING AND SITES COMMITTEE. jjr p B Lewis moved the adoption of the —To confirm the doing of certain woi K iandL to authorise certain repays Ac.^at the various schools to authorise the ot i400,.to Messrs- Lloyd Bros.; to add to the remuneratmn of the caretaker, Central Higher Grade School Dynevor-place; to authorise the payment of £ 189 7s to Mr. D. Jenkins for balance ctus for furniture and extras to authorise t ie payment of JE49 10s. to Mr. J. S< Brown to authorise the payment of £ 360 to Messrs. J. and F. Weaver; to authorise the Clerk to make an offer for a site at Manselton to authorise tenders to be obtained for iron gates to authorise the vice-chairman to affix the common seal to the agreement for the St Thomas site and to authorise tenders to be obtained for a cupboard. On the motion of Mr. Rd. Watkins, who characterised so large an expenditure on clocks &.3 down-right extravagance, Mr. J. S. Brown's account was referred back to committee. The minutes were adopted as amended. TRUANT SCHOOL COMMITTEE. On tbe motion of Mr. D. R. Lewis, seconded by Father Phillipson, the minutes of th.s committee as also were the minutes of the School Attendance Committee, without discussion. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. Gwilym Mor-an moved the adoption of the r"i My? i* jSSSJJSKS enquiry held on Thursday week, Mr. Morgan said if %e School Board could have their loans from the Corporation it would m«an a very great re- duction in expenditure. K^femng to the assess- ment of Swansea, he thought it should be nearer £500,000 than it is. Mr. Dd. Roberts seconded. The Rev. W. P. Williams moved that the minute re increasing the salaries of assistant clerks be referred baik to committee. The Rev. Father Phillipson seconded. In the course of a discussion, it was pointed out by Messrs. R. Watkins. J. Rosser, the Rev. A A. Matthews, and Mr. W. Harris, that the work I had very mui increased at the office, and longer hours were necessary. Mr. Dd. Roberts said the Government auditor I had told him he was surprised at the small staff I kept by the Swansea Board. It was a matter of I surprise to him (the auditor) that the work was done so well. The amendment was lost, and the minutes were adofted. Thie was all the business. -—

NEATH AND DISTRICT. PATTI'S PHOTOS on view at SIEDLE BROS., Heathfield-street. [6793 A rate of 1a. 3d. in the pound was made for the next six months by the Ystradyfodwg District Council on Friday. Mr. Watkin Bevan, surveyor to the Porthcawl Urban District Council, has entered an action against the Council for a loan of E30 4,. 6d.. which he paid for the District Council. HWH-CLASS MAZAWATTEE COFFEE. HIGH-CLASS MAZAWATTEE COFFEE. HIGH-CLASS MAZAWATTEE COFFEE. HIGH-CLASS MAZAWATTEE COFFEE. HIGH-CLASS MAZAWATTEE COFFEE. At 1,4,1/6, 1, 8 & 2 per lb. Of Leading Grocers. AMBULANCE.—A class has been conducted in the above interesting subject during the winter months, by Dr D. Llewelyn Davies, M B., ex- mayor. These lectures are most popular, and the examinations will shortly conclude the work of the session SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.—The annual Government examinations in connection with the Science and Art Department, at the several local schools; viz., Alderman Davies's School, Gwyn Hall, and Mechanics Institute, will commence on the 27th inst. ALDERMAN DAVIES' SCIFIOOL. -We are glad to find that one of the staff at the above school, Miss Gwladys Williams, daughter of Mr. Owen Williams, butter merchant, obtained a first-class certificate at the recent scholarship examinations. The result is most complimentary to the young lady, and the headmistress at the above well- known school. MR. COUNCILLOR EDWARD DAVIES.—Mr. Davies, Caewern, a gentleman well-known and highly-esteemed in the parish, has been recently laid up at his residence, in consequence of an attack of influenza, but we are pleased to learn he is progressing favourably. FOOTBALL.—A match between the County Police and the local butchers, in aid of the Mayor's Charity Fund, will be played on Thurs- day week, and, being a novelty in the town, a good attendance is anticipated. We hear also that the members of the Working Men's Club are arranging a match in aid of the same funds. INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT NEATH.—At a recent social meeting of the members of the St. David's Church choir, the proceedings were agree- ably varied by the presentation of a silver salver, bearing a suitable inscription, to Miss Lily Davies, daughter of Councillor J. B. Davies, J.P., the young lady being about to take her departure for Buenos Ayres. Speeches were delivered by the Chairman, Archdeacon Griffiths, the Mayor, Mr. R. P. Morgan, Churchwarden, and others.—The presentation was acknowledged by Mr. J. B. Davies in very feeling terms. PORT TALBOT RAILWAY AND DOCKS.—Messrs. Pearson and Sons the contractors for this project, are losing no time in commencing operations. Already they have commenced work at the locks and also with the railway and the tunnel. Quite a large staff of engineers are on the snot. The resident engineer of the company is Mr. Case, and Messrs. Pearson's chief engineer is Mr. Stevenson. The contractors are, fortunately for the unemployed at Aberavon and Port Talbot, utilising all the local labour possible. AFFILIATION AT BRi I)GEND.-At the Bridgend Police-court on Saturday, Mr. R. W. Llewellyn presiding, "Gwilym Taf," (William Williams), the well-known Maesteg vocalist, was summoned by Janet Owen, 18, to show why he should not contribute to the maintenance of her illegitimate child, of which she alleged him to be the f ither. Defendant is a married man with a family of five children, and complainant a single woman, now living at home with her parents, in Maesteg, was at the time of the alleged seduction a domestic servant in his employ. The summons was dis- missed, after hearing the evidence. CHARITIES OF GLAMORGAN.—Mr. Rhys Williams, B.L., attended on Thursday at the village of Llancarvan and inquired into the manner in which the local charities were dealt with under the Charitable Trust Acts, 1853 to 1894, and the Charity Enquiries (Expenses) Act, 1892, by direction of the Board of Charity Commissioners for England and Wales. Among those who tendered valuable information to the learned Commissioner respecting the historical Madame Lougher's Charity were the Rev. A. T. Hughes, vicar; R<?7i E D. Rees, Baptist minister; Messrs. T. Price, Llanbettery; J. Lougher, Moulton E. Lougher, Treguff Farm; L. Hughes, Morris Griffiths, and others. MARGAM DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Margam District Ceuncil was held in the Council-room. Taibach, on Tuesday after- noon, Mr. Edward Knox presiding. References to the contracts for water works, &c., now in coarse of construction in the district, and the conduct of the surveyor in relation thereto, were made. The Surveyor, in a letter tc the Council, tendered his resignation, and after some discus- sion the same was accepted. The following gentlemen were then chosen overseers, viz., Messrs. James Muir, James Preston, Evan Davies, Edward Jones, Dr. J. H. Davies, and Ed war I Knox. GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL.—BYE-ELEC- TION RESULTs.-Maesteg bye-election was held on Monday, and resulted as follows:—Jenkin Jones, colliery manager, (N.L.) 1,024; Thomas Rees, provision merchant, (N.L.), 759 Majority, 265.-The result of the polling for the Resolven seat, rendered vacant by the elevation of Mr. Isaac Evans to the aldermanic bench, was declared on Tuesday morning. Mr. W. H. David was the returning-officer. The poll was a light one:-Elected-Eianiel Evans, Abergwynfi (L.), 388 Non-Elected-Llew. Howell, Aberavon (L.), 357; A. Russell Thomas, Neath (L.), 272; Edmund Law. Neath (I.), 194 —The contest in the Garw Valley resulted as follows:-D. Johns (L.), 445; T. Lewis (L), 319; J. Maddoc't (L.), 134. BRITONFERRT CRICKET CLUB.—On Saturday evening the annual dinner in connec^Q^ the Britijgferrj Cj-icket Club took place'at th§ Rose ana Crown note!. An wft* prepared by the hofte-s, Mrd. Harris, to wkich ample justice was done. After the usual clear- ance of dishes, etc., an entertainment was held, presided over by Mr. A. steel, U.D.C., who was supported by Messrs. M. G. Roberts, J.P., C. V. Pegge, C.C., G. V. Perry, and A. Harvey, vicc-presidents. — Letters were read from Messrs. W. H. P. Jenkins J.P., Lewis Jenkins, U.D.C., and T. Gwynne. U.D.C., apologising for their absence, and wish- in? the club every success. A letter was also read from Viscount Villiers, stating that it would give him much pleasure to become an honorary member of the club. (Cheera.)-The Chairman in his address said he was very pleaded to again meet the members at this their annual gathering. He hoped the coming season would be a good one for them, and that at the end of it they would come out with honours.-A toast to the Queen and Royal Family," was proposed by the chairman, ani responded to by the company with musical honours. The" Holy Frisr" having been sung by Mr. W. R. V. Morgan, the annual report was read by Mr. J. Perrett, which showed a balance on the right sivie to start the coming season with, A toast to the Britonferry Crickct Club," was proposed by Mr. C. V. Pegge, in an excellent manner, and was responded to by Mr. Llewelyn Davies, who hoped every member would do his best this season to make the club a success.—A song. "Irish Jubilee," Mr. J. Perrett followed, and then came the toast to The President" (Lord Jersey), coupled with which was the iiame of Sir. VV, H. P. Jenkins. It was proposed by Mr. M. G, Roberts in eulogistic terms. He was sure that although Lord Jersey was absent from them he always took an active interest in the Britonforry C'i"ket Club. This t'ast was drunk with rinsing cheers.—"A song by Mr. Steel, ar-d a duet by Mr. W. R. Morgan and J. ^Perrett (cnwre-1) followed, after which a toast to the iVce-President*" proposed by Mr. LI. Davies. He was sure the club would be in bad circamat<wic*'S were it not for the sopport of the vice-presidents. Messrs. G. W. Pt-rry, M. G. Roberts, and A. Harvey ably responded, and .1Îd it would be a pleasure to them to further the interest.. of the club. (Cheers-Songs by Messrs. L^ Davies and W. Perrett were sung, and a tons., to The Umpire was proposed by Mr J. Tallamy, and responded to by Mr. G. Perrett w*B0MS^h-~Mr-Dl°w ProssCT ^rh«' T& "TV6 so;s' an'1 the toast to for the excellent catering by MMtnl ii" Tile °'d Grey Mare>" su4 Stock well, and a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated a mo-t pleasant and jolly for thTeveJin^" M°r"an WaS theaccomPanist NEATH COUNTY POLICE.-FRIDAY. [Before J. H. Rowland. W. Leyson. J. N. Moore. and S. Gardner, Esqs.] DISORDERLY.—James Leyson, of Onllwyn, collier, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly. No LIGHTS.—Frederick Thorne, cab-driver, Neath, was summoned for not having lights whilst driving his cab in the neighbourhood of Cadoxton.—Defendant said tha.t one of the lights went out and he could not help it.—The defendant was ordered to pay costs.——Charles Derrick, of Melincrytlian, pleaded guilty to the same charge at Briton Ferry.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. THE DOGS AGAIN. Edward Wallace, of Yeo- street, Resolven, was fined 5s. and costs for keep- ing a dog without a licence.—John Reynold-, of the same place, and Joseph Tabor, of Pontwalby, were ordered to pay 2s. 6J., and 7s. 6d. and costs respectively, for a similar offence. I NUISANCEs.-David Jones, Inspector NND*>R the Neath District Council, summoned occupiers I of tenements in different parts of the district to obtain orders for abatement of nuisances. Mr. Edw. Powell appeared for the Authority, and orders were made in each case with costs. THE OVERSEERS OF BLAENHONDDAN.—The Overseers of the above parish were summoned by the Neath Highway Board for the amount due on calls. In consequence of the illness of the Over- seer, on the application of Mr. Edward Powell, as the new Overseer had not had hig appointment confirmed, and was laid up, an adjournment of 21 days was agreed to. CLAIM AGAINST A CONTRACTOR.—-Henry David, contractor, Skewen, was summoned by Thomas Hooper, quarryman, Briton Ferry, for work done. Mr. E hv. PovveJI was for the com- plainant, and Mr. E. C. Curtis was for the de- fendant. Plaintiff said that he had quarried 216 loads at the aereed price of Is. 3d. per load, amounting-to £ 13 10s. H« had received £ 8 10s.^ and there was £ 5 due. He had 30B. sent on THE' 14th of March, after he had threatened proceed- ings, but declined to take it Cross-examined He denied receiving 30s. on a certain date, and that the signatu'e in the book produced was his. He was also subjected to a rigorous questioning. Complainant was asked to write his name, aad lie again reiterated the statement that the signature on the book was not his. h re-examination he said he never had a pen ani ink provided to- write his name as it appeared in Mr. David's book. He had never received L7 on account of this contract, and never had any sum from his brother. The latter, James Hooper, denied receiving any money on complainant's account from defendant's clerk. He could neither write nor read. but on being pressed scrawled his name, and pointed it out on Mr. David's book.—John David Evans, clerk to defendant, spoke to making certain payments to James Hooper. He could not explain why the items in dispute were credited in the books, and those which were not in dispute were not to be found in the books. -Henry David, the defendant, went into the box to disprove the statements made by complainant and his brother.—Mr. Curtis, in addressing the court, contended that the complainant's case could not be maintained without landing the other side in charges of forgery, perjury and falsification of accounts.- m ^r- Powell commented on the absence of the books of the defendant, which ought to show, if properly kept, the whole transaction, and con- tended that the complainant had substantiated his claim.—The Bench believed that the receipts. produced were those of Hooper Bros., and gave judgment for the defendant. They thought that the signatures of the parties made in court i should remain in the custody of the Clerk—costs to follow the judgment. NEATH PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. [Before Messrs. H. G. Thomas, and C. S. B. Gardner, and Councillor Llewelyn.] UNLAWFUL PRFSPI;c,E--Thomas Walters, a carpenter, living at Vixanler-street, was charged with being unlawfully present at the House of Lords public-house, at 11 a.m. on Sunday, the 24th day of March ult.—P.C. Davies provede finding defendant there in the company of other men, with beer before them.—Defendant stated that he was courting the servant girl.—The landlord testified to the facts. Case dismissed. PIGS IN TROUBLE.—Wm. Walters, butcher, Green; James Richards, Harris-court, Green and John Thomas, were summoned by Mr. D. M. Jenkins, with keeping swine within one hundred feet of dwelling houses.—Mr. W. B. Davies proved the facts.—Each ordered to pay costs and discontinue keeping swine within the space presc: ibed by the Public Health Act. OBSTRUCTION.—William Henry Hare, milk- vendor, Tyllwyd, was charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in Charles ville-place, on Wednesday, the 27th ult., by allowing his horse and cart to remain on the road.—Sergeant Jones proved the charge.—Cautioned, and ordered to pay 10s. costs.—A charge against Henry Davies, horse dealer, Llansauilet, for a similar offence, was adjourned for fourteen days, for additional evidence. NEATH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Neath Bjard of Guardians was held on Tuesday, when there were present Mr. J. H. Rowland (chairman), Mr. Hopkin Jones (vice-chairman), Rev. J. Edwards, Dr. Thomas, Messrs. J. E. Moore, E. E. Bevan, D. R. David, L. Jenkins, B. A. Griffiths, J. Muir, Lewis Howells (Cwmavon), Thomas Jones, Rees Jenkins, S. B. Davies, A. S. Gardner, D. Williams, M. G. Roberts. Daniel, John Jones, G. H. Davey, S. C. Price, W. L. Howells (Aberdulais), Richards, J. H. Moore, D. Vaughan (Ystradfellte). PROPOSED REDUCTION OF SALARY.— Mr. Lewis Howells (Michaelstone Higher) brought forward hi-j motion for the reduction of the salary of the assistant overseer of Michaelstone t Higher, on the ground that a large portion of the district had been taken away by the formation of the Glyncorr.vg Local Board. His motion was supported by a resolution of the Parish Council, which the Clerk read. Mr. Howells said that the collector's salary was at present £30, but lie thought R12 10s. was sufficient. Even at that rate he would be paid Is. 61. in the X. —The Clerk stated that the section quoted by the mover of the resolution did not apply in this instance. It referred to divided parishes. He read a letter from the collector giving reasons why there should not be a reduction made in his salary. He had practically to travel the same ground as prior to the separation of the district, and he pointed out that the development of the district and the construction of a new railway would increase his labours. There could not be any alteration, the Clerk said, in the collector's salary without he himself consented —The vice- Chairman asked if they were going to divide on that question after the legal opinion of their clerk.-Mr. A. S. Gardner moved that they S-houl I adjourn the decision until they had ascer- tained the opinion of the Local Gjvernment Board.—Mr. S. B. Davies seconded the motion. —Mr. L3wis Howell consented to withdraw his motion until the department had been written to. CONFIRMATION.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board approving of the appointment of Dr. Pritchard as Medical Officer of the Northern district. j OVERSEERs.-The Clerk read letters from the Department vesting the Authorities n+ 'L_n r r vrerseers. LEATIÏ BANKRUPTCY COURT—TUESDAY. [Before Mr. Registrar Charles.1 BANKRUPT COLLIERY PROPRIETORS.—RE T. W. HARRIS AND OTHERS.—-This case had been adjourned from previous courts. T. W. Harris paid they had traded as the Lower Resolven Col iery Company. He did not know where his wife had got the snm of £702 10s. as shown on the amended statement of affairs. Illness had prevented her from attending the court.—Evan Harris, partner, said he bad not prepared an amended statement of his affairs, and he was ordered to do Q-W. H, Harris, the third partuer, Said he had been a sleeping partner in the concern. He is now the secretary of the Villiers Tinplate Works, Briton Ferry, and was earning about zC300 per annum. His directors would probably object to his setting aside so much per annum towards the payment of the debts.—The case was adjourned. BANKRUPT FARMERS.—R> M. and T. Juns. Varte- Farm, Margam. -Debtors, who had been examined at previous courts, had carried on Abergwynfi Farm, Vart2g Farm, and Laleston Fields. 1 hey repeated the statement previously made as to the wholesale theft of sheep on the Abergwynfi mountain.-Replying to the Kegi- re w«""aongto the police when they fi.st lost the sheep.-The case was aijinurned until tbe next court.-The Registrar he intended to make a new rule, as botlisolicitors and debtors appeared to disregard the Registrar and everybody else. In future no nn! t ° ?8e a"tiI the court following the one at which the order was made. Then the debtor and his solicitor must appear and have the notes M?Md.—TheOnioiaIRecQiver(Mp. Thomas) expressed his thanks. BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the weekly meeting of this Board, held on Saturday, there was a full board, the Rev F W Edmondes in thechaii. COLLECTOR FOR LLANGONOYD. On the motion of Mr. T. L. Roberts, seconded by Mr. T. "tr. Richard John Samson was unanimously appointeu collector of poor rates for Llangonoyd Higher, at a gaiafj of £60 per annum. APPOINTMIENT OF OVERSER8. The uleek stated that he had received .notices that overseers had been appointed for the parish to of Gilestone, Coity Lower, Monknash, Llangan, Lltinlow and Llanilid. TENDERS. Mr. R. F. Davies' tender for funerals, the mileage to be Is., was accepted. lenders for coke, and hair-cuttine and shaving were deferred for fuither information. STRANGE MISTAKE.—The Rev. S. H. F. I Nicholl reported that, in company with the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis, he had visited the Ely Schools, and they had selected certain children for aimis- sion into the Cottage Homes. The Chairman expressed the thanks of the Board to Mr. Nicholl and Mr. Lewis for the trouble they had taken. The Rev. H. Eynon Lewis asked to make a remark in connection with the visit. From. what he learnt from the master and his subordinates at the schools, they appeared to be under the impression that only Church of England children were admitted into the Cottage Homes. It struck him as peculiar, and he should like to have some information. The Chairman It is quite a mistake. The Rev. S. Nicholl: I told the master so at once.. The Bav. H. Lewis asked to be allowed to make an order te clear the matter up he thought they should inform the officials that they were under a wrong impression. He moted the following resolution, "The Brid-end and Cou-bridge' Boa.rd of Guardians liavit), be?n informed Viat the head officer and some of his subordinates at Ely Schools were under the impression that all- tne children sent from the schools to the Cottiee Homes at Lndgend were to be Church of England desires that the said officers be informed" that children are accepted into the Cjttage Homes irrespective of religious creed or sect." The motion was carried by 17 to 12. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS. The Chairman read the following report from the medical officer (Dr. Randall) :I have been a^keu uy yuur coiiimittce to report on the structural alterations necessary as regards the workhouse, taking into consideration the proba- bility that a new building or buildings would be erected. I have carefully considered the sick ward space needful to fulfil the requirements of the sick, and the claims of the children in the matter of separation and classification, brought to your notice in my recent report. I have thoroughly inspected the present workhouse with that end in view. After examining certain alternative schemes, all of which betrayed mani- fest drawbacks, I have arrived at the conclusion that, considering its structural defeats and faulty arrangements, due classification of the inmates and necessaiy facilities for nursing, &c., can only be obtained, by your coming to the decision to pull down the old one-storied block of wards at the back of the Housa then by procuring a por- tion of tne field behind, in addition, sufficient space could be obtained to build a new infirniary to contain a more commodious, with necessary otnces- and sick ward accommodation to fulfil the requirements specified in my previous report. ot erecting improved tramp wards viti bath room, &c., and repairing or reconstruct. rng the wash-house also, should be considered. In is matter of classification is a pressing ques- tion, and the evils of herding together people who have little in common but their poverty is apparent, and I feel sure thlot such needed reforms as I have suggested would tend to diminish pauperi m, and therefore, in the long rur), th truest economy, in addition to promoting the comfort of those for whom the Guardians are responsibie, and the efficiency of the nursing and general administration of the workhouse." The report was referred to the House Com- mittee. -+-

ADMISSION TO TRAINING COLLEGES. WELSH SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. The result of the Queen's scholarship examination of England And Wales has just been published. The fallowing were the candidates from Wales who were successful in the examination, and are thus qualified to enter a training college, and for the office of teacher under Articles 50 and 52. .Code of 1894. The appended list also shows, first, the training college a candidate wishes to enter, and secondly, where examined:- MH"TVFirst Clas8-~ Llewellyn John (H), Cardiff Day, Swansea; J. Rees, Cardiff Day Swansea; D. W. Davies, Aberystwyth Day' Swansea; Evan Davies, Borough-road, Swansea- G. Jones, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; William Howells, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea. SECOND CLASS.—J. Jenkins, Aberystwyth Day. Swan-ea; Ernest H. Harris, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; John Joues, Bangor, Swansea; John Higgs, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; R. i). Morgan, Cardiff Day, Swansea; W. E. Thomas. Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; Thomas S. Jones, Carmarthen, Swansea; A. E. Jackson, Bangor, Swansea; Thomas Jenkins, Bangor, Swansea; John W. Richards, Bangor, Swansea John P. Morgan. Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; Thomas Moiris, Bangor, Swansea: D. M. Williams, Bangor, Swansea John Clement, Swansea; David John, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; John Mort, Aberystwyth Day, Swansea; William D. Lewis, Bangor, Swansea; D. J. WiLiams, CardifF go Day, Swansea. THIRD CLASS.—Morris Williams Cardiff Day, Swansea; David J. Lewis, Cardiff Day, Swansea; John Jenkins, Swansea; O. E. Pnillips. Swansea: Lawrence H. Lewis, Swansea Thomas J. Davies, Swansea; R. L. Williams, Swansea; H. C. Gibson. Swansea; W. Richards, Cardiff Day, Swansea; R. G Jone<, Swansea. WOMEN.—FIRST CLASS.—Rachel A. Jones, Swansea, Swansea; Olive Lewis, Swansea, Swansea; M. Morgan, Swansea, Swansea; Ellen Ferryman, Swansea, Swansea Elizabeth M. Jones, Swansea, Aberystwyth; Joan Maliphant, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Flora A. Johns, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Elizabeth Bowen, Swansea, Swansea; Sarah Webber (H), Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Elizabeth Jones, Swansea, Wrexham; Thirza Beynon, Swansea, Swansea Esther A. Scourfield, Swansea, Haverfordwest; S. Jones, Swansea, Swausea; S. A. Harry, Swan- sea, Merthyr Tydfil: Beata Jellkin, Swansea, Pontypool; Annie Evans, Swansea, Swansea: Miirgaret J. Evans, Swansea, Aberystwyth Catherine A. Davies. Swansea, Rhyl; A. Lewis, Swansea, Swansea S. Turner, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Bronwen William", Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil': Margaret Williams, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; P. Rees, Swansea, Cardiff; Sarah H. Isaac, Swansea, Swansea; Martha A. Davies, Swansea. Cardiff.. SECOND CLAts.—Laura M. Price, Swansea. Haverfordwest; M.J. O'Neill, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; D. Balbnger, Swansea, Swansea; Mary Rees, Swansea, Blaenau FfestiDiog M. J. Jenkin, Swansea, Swansea; Katharine Pacry, Swansea, Riiyl; Rosa A. Samuel, Swansea, Swansea; Margaret A. Thomas, Swansea, Rutland-street: A. Thomas, Swansea, Rutland-street; Eira M. Prust, Swansea. Swansea; Emily M. Bevan, Swansaa, Rutlaud-street; Mary E. Jones, Swan. sea Swansea A. E. Adams, Swansea, Swansea A. 'Jones, Swansea, BiaenPU Ffestiniog Edith Griffiths, Cardiff Day, Swansea, Rutland-street; Annie Roberts, Swansea, Blaenau Ffestiniog; E.izabeth Hugnes, S wan--ea, Swansea Elizabeth M. Davies, Cardiff Day, Swansea; Lizzie J. Burrows, Swansea, Mertlijr Tydfil; Mary E, Evans, Swansea, Swansea; Laura J. Owen, Swansea, Blaei au Ffestiniog; C. M. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea; Florence Cook, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; E. WUl'ftms,; Swansea, Blaenau Ffestiniog; ilia-Circt Christopher, Aberystwyth D, owanfcea; Tabitha. E, Jones, Swansea, Blaenau Ffestiniog; fief. Swansea, Swjfr- sea; Margaret A. Wa^in<, Swap^a, Swansea; Brtusie Curtis. Swansea. Rutland-street; S. ih, Joues, Swansea, Swansea; Margaret R. Morgan, Swansea, Swansea Eleanor Jones, Swansea. Swansea. THIRD CLASS.—A. G. Evans, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Rose E. Hutchinson, Swansea, Rutland- street E. A. Francis, Swansea, Swansea; Mary Evans, Swansea, Swansea; Lily Thomas, Swansea, Swansea; Etiza A. Games, Swansea. Swansea; Medora W. Harris, Swansea, Cardiff; Sarah J. Lewis, Swansea, Rutland-street; Isabella Smith. Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Dora M. Lewis, Swan- sea, Cardiff; Eliza Short, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil; Mary J. Lewis, Swansea, Swansea E. Morgan, S,, ant-eii, Swansea M. J. Davies, Swan- sea, Biaenau Fresiiniog Isabella Brooks, Swan- sea, Rutland-street; E. A. Davies, Swansea Rutland-street Margaret E. Walters, Swansea,' Catbeiine Fro-t, Swansea, Swansea; M. Pere- grine, Swansea Margaret Jones, Swansea, Rutland-street: Lizzie M. Lewis, Swansea. Kntiand-street: Emily J. Benbow, Swansea. Swansea; Mary E. E. Boynon, Swansea,Swansea: D. Morris, Swansea, Merthyr; Naomi Beddoe, Swansea, Rutland-street; May Stephens, Swan- sea, Swansea; Matilda Jackson, Swansea, Swan- sea; M. E. Lewis, Swansea, Swansea; Lizzie John, Swansea, fewansea. (H) after a candidate's name indicates that she will not be required to take up history when she is examined under Art. 57. There were 1.519 male candidates, of whom 1,069 passed, and 5,042 women presented themselves, of whom 3,882 passed.

r:==. DEATH OF SIR JOHN WILLIAMS'S MOTHEE. -On Saturday la.-fc, the death took place at Talard LHuoilo, the r--siden;!e of her brother, Mr. Nat."n'el Williams, of Mrs. Williams, mother (If Sir John William., London. The old lady had up t) a short time pr;or to her death, always enjoyed robu-t bealtli. and her dem se was due to the infirmities of oldajje. From a return relating to the sea fisheries of the United Kingdom, and based on sta'istics which the Board of Trade his collecfcd month by month since 1885, it appsrs that the numi erof men and boys engaged c instantly in tl is industry through- out the United Kingdom I as increased within the past five years from 72,352 to 83.466. So far as EngJand and Wales a e c ncerned the numbers remain almost the same year after year, and in Scotland there ha* only been an increase of be- tween two and three tbou.and since 1889, but in Ireland the number constantly employed have nearly doubled within that time. LANTIR14 LECTURE AT TIRDEUNAW. The second annual lantern lecture of the Tirdeunaw Evening Schools took place one evening last week before a crowded audience, Mr. E. Rce Daniel being in the chair. Tne lecturer, Mr. H. R. Wakefield, chose as his subject Star-land." Mr. Wakefield's reputation as a lecturer did not suffer on the present occasion. The lecturer was aided by a magnificent lantern, valued at 40 guineas, and the beautiful dissolving views illus- trated the abstruse though fascinating subject of astronomy in a manner which left nothing to be esired. The Evening School choir, under the coaductorship of Mr. T. H. Evans, head teacher, rendered a very pleasing selection of four part glees at intervals during the proceedings, Miss H. Watts being the soloist. A pleasing feature of tlie evening s entertainment were the lantern views of familiar faces, which keluded the late Lord Swansea, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., H.M. Inspectors, chairman and members of the Swansea School Board, the Tirdeunaw School manager*, ano th* staff of the Tirdeunaw School manager*, anci the staff of the evening school.