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AJ5EKDARE. BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION. — On Wednssday morning the public examination of Thomas Christopher Thomas, shoemaker, Mountain Ash,was conducted at the Aberdare County Court, before Mr. Registrar Howell. The Official Receiver (Mr. W. L. Daniel) was present. The debtor's liabilities were returned at £131 6<. 3,1., and assets JE35 17s., leaving a deficiency of £ 95 9>.3d. Losses on book debts appeared ag £36 7s. 4d., and loss occasioned by illness £20, leaving £38 lis. lid. unexplained, j In the course of the examination it was elicited that the bankrupt had liquidated in 1880, and sub- sequent ly assigned his effects to Mr. Peter Hale-i wood by way of a bill of sale, which practically ex- hausted the whole estate. Ultimately the proceed- ings were declared closed. ings were declared closed. f'

BRIDGEND. DBATH OF MRS. W. NAJUNTON DAVIHS.—Great regret is felt for the death of Mrs. Davies, wife of Dr. W. Naunton Davies, which took place about twelve o'clock on Sunday night. Mrs. Davies, who had not been in very good health for some time past, broke a blood vessel on Thursday, and the loss of blood weakened her so much that prema- ture confinement ensued. She was attended by Dr. D. W. Davies, Llantrisant; Dr. Llewellin, Bridgend and two or three other medical gentle- men. Much sympathy is expressed for Dr. W. N. Davies in his sad bereavement. PIUMltOSE LEAGUE.—A meeting of the Executive Council of the Ogrnore Habitation was held on Saturday, when it was resolved to recommend all members of this IlItbitatioll to support any Unionist candidate who may be brought forward for South Glamorgan. The 'meeting was then adjourned unuil after- the election. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. — The Rev. F. W. Ediimndes presided at the weekly meeting on Saturday, when a letter was read from the Rev. Father Davies, of Maesteg. with reference to the payment of school fees of children attending the Roman Catholic Schools. The parents of the children were employed at the Llyvi Works, and the children were entitled to go to the Works Schools, for which a certain con- tribution was deducted. The parent*, however, sent the children to the Roman Catholic Schools, but since the stoppage of the works they have been unable to pay the fees, and, consequently, application was mfJqe to the guardians, Mr. Barrow and Mr. T. L. Roberts stated that the works schools were still open to the children of those who bad been employed by the Llynvi Com- pany, and on that ground the guaroians unani- mously refused to pay the fees. Hjqhwat BOARD.—Mr. J. Blandv Jenkins pre- sided at the monthly meeting on Saturday. The tender of Mr. John Lewis, Tynewyddi Ogmore Valley, to construct a bridge over the Auer at Tynewydd, for JE152, was accepted. There were four tenders, the amounts ranging from 206 to It was resolved that tenders bo invited for making a new road from the Ffalda Colliery, Garw Valley, to Nanthir. Considerable discussion also took place with reference to the proposed road mprovements between Tynewydd and Nantymoel. LOCAL B >ARD.—?Mr. Bevan presided at the meet- ing of this board on Wednesday. It was resolved that in future the meetings be held monthly instead of fortnightly. A letter from the Local Government Board, making inquiries in regard to the drainage, was read, and the clerk was instructed to reply, stating that as soon as the populous places above Bridgend were drained, the board would take the matter up. It was resolved to co-operate wiLh the Cardiff Town Council with the view of obtaining improved train service between Newport and Swansea, and the chairman was appointed to represent the board.

CHEPSSTOW. BOARD or GUARDIANS.— the usual weekly meet- ing of this board was held on Saturday last, when the chairman (Mr. Henry Clay) presided, and there was a good attendance of guardians. The out- door relief for the past week was £3114. 8d. in money, and £4 15s. 4d. in kind. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating that the board had decidpd not to grant a special election for the parish of Llangwm Islia, as they did not think the parish, which had very few inhabitjints and no paupeis, should be put to the Irouole and expanse of a second election. The Clerk reported that he had received a letter from the sureties of Mr. Jackson, stating that they would rather settle the matter without going to law, if the guardians would agree, and offering the sum of J6300 by way of settling it. After some discus- sion, Mr. Joseph Tailor (guardian for Lydney) proposed, and Mr. George Dendpey seconded, toat this be accepted. This was carried unanimously.

LLANUAMMAUCH WFJ.L8. OPENING OF THK NEW LAKE.—This picturesque Breconshire watering place was ellJete on Friday, that being the occasion of the opening of the new lake, which covers about three acres ot gtound, and has, like many other improvements at this place, been made through the energy of Mr. Smith, of Epynt House Hotel The day being heliutifully tine,and every facility afforded by the railway companies in the way of cheap trains, the.rewns au immigration of visitors at the ceremony of opening. This Was performed by the Hon. Mrs Maitkynd, wife of late the member for the county, who was rowed twice round the lake by the Misses Maitland, and she afterwards declared the lake duly opened. Next followed a banquet, served in a marquee, to which about 100 ladies and gentle- men sal down, under the presidency of Mr. W. Fuller Maitland, the Rev. D. William, rector,' being vice-chairman. Subsequently aquatic sports were held.

LLANDUliNuoI) NELLS. A DISCLAIMER—Our correspondent writes:—I understand that it is being spread abroad that diphtheria or some kindred disease is prevalent at Llandrindod Wells. This rumour is utterly untrue, and has, probably, been circulated by interested parties simply for the purpose of dapiagiug the season here." I

LLANDY8ILIO-GOGO. CLERICAL MEETING.—A clerical meeting of the Deanery of Glyn Atroo was held at the above parish church on Wednesday evening and Thurs- i day. As the weather was most delightful, Church I people from New Quay, Ltanarfh. Llangrapog, j and other neighbouring places availed themselves of the occasion to visit the place, so that the large edifice was crowded almost to suffocation. The services were ably conducted by the neighbouring clergy, and effective sermons were delivered by the Revs. J. Jones, Llanfihapgel-ar-Arth W, R Williams, St. Paul's, Llanelly; — Hughes, Llan- dovery T. Evans, Llansantffraed j and J. Williams, Llangeler. The meeting was pronounced in all respects to be the best of the kind ever held in the place.

LLANOAIACH. I PENUEL CHAPEL.—On Monday afternoon the I children attending the Sunday School at Penuel; Welsh Independent Chapel were entertained with their annual treat, when they were felted with) an abundant supply of cake and tea. In the evening a musical and literary meeting waq he|d, which was well attended. A well-arranged pro- gtammo of recitations and musieal selections was I gone through by the children and the choir.

MEKTHYR. BOARD QF GUARDI n$—^At the weekly mating on Satyrd§y Mr- T- Thomas intimated that, inas- much as he was given to understand, several single men were for the ppst of master of the workhouse, he would withdiaw tho motion of which he h"'l given notice as to the board's deci- sion to gjve preference to a married couple in fill- ing up the offices of master and matron, and as to reduction in §alary which h^d bp en resojyed upon. Tenders for supplies for the pP8ltiPS were gone through and accepted. SCHOOL BOARD.—This board at their meeting on Frjdav decided tjis Midsummer holidays should extend from tbe 28pd of July tQ the aSrd of Augusl. A N KW has been received to the effect that Mr. Win. Harris, senior, hits been added to the number Qf borough h- trates. Others are expected, but, though Mwour is busy, this is the only one yet IlflnOUIICtl FUNKRAL OF Maø. T. W..GoooFKLLpw.-r-The remains of this esteemed lady were consigned to the grave at Cefn Cemetery on Monday. The coffin was covered with wreaths and crosses con- tributed by Mrs T-Williams, Troedyrhiw House; Mr and Mrs W. L. Uanipl. Mrs V. B. Matthews, Cepicoed; Nr "tJ I" Wltltr Sqrjjth. MF and Mrs Gunson, Mr and Mr« Thompson, Canal House t Mr | and JVlsa Phillips, Mr and Mrs Harpot and family, I Mr and Mrs James Harpur. Cape Town. South Africa; Mrs T. Ballard, Mrs Price, CrickhoweJl; Miss Gieener, Miss Blakeby, the Misses Wilkins, Post-office; the Misses Thompson, Canal House; Miss and Messrs Percy and Rowley Gi itfiths, Miss Goodfellow, High-street; Miss Lottie Goodfellow, the Misses J. and Norah Williams, Troedyrhiw House.

PEN LTHI W CEIBE R. MEDICAL APPOINTMKNT.—Dr. Rowlands, assistant to Drs. Williams and Jones, has been appointed physician and surgeon at Bodorgwn, in the Bangor and Beaumaiis Union, Anglrsea, in lieu of the late Dr. Jones. The inhabitants of Penrlii wceiber are exceedingly sorry to lose him from among them. His manifold excellences of character, medical skill and ability, and the social and friendly urbanity which he has exhibited 10 the discharge of the important functions of his profession, have met with the approval of all classes, and he leaves with the best wishes of the workmen of Penrhiw- ceiber Colliery and tradespeople of the district.

RHYMNEY VALLEY. HAY HARVEST.—Along this valley the farmers have set to work this week with a will to get their hay harvested white the present beautiful weather lasts. Already a great deal has been cut and got into the rick in good condition. In some places the crops of hay are light, but, taken generally, the crop comes up to the average, and, should the present fine weather last until the end of the coming week, most of the hay in the lower part of I the valley will be in the rick.

VAYNOR. ANNIVERSARY SJSBVICKS were held at the Parish Church on Sunday, the preachers being the Rev. Daniel Roderick, vicar of t. Peter's, Swansea, lind the Rev. D. C. Richards, St. John's. The anthem was Molwch yr Arglwytid," under the leadership of Mr. D. Lewis. The services were read by the rector. Mr. Thomas Evans presided at the har- monium. The weather was beautifully tine, and the old, renowned church was crammed to qver- flowing.

SAD DEATH OF A WELSH CAPTAIN AT NEWPORT. On Saturday evening the dead body of George Laugharne, a master mariner, was found in a iten supplying the timber float of the Alexandra Dock. It appears that the deceased had for some time past been staying at Bevan's Victoria Diningnom-s, Commercial- street, and, it is said, had become indebted to Mr. Bevan for a considerable sum of money. He agreed to pay the debt upon a statement written upon a sheet of foolscap, and it WWt sought that, his brother at Swansea should join his hand with Captain Laugharne for the payment. The brother was communicated with, and went to Newport in the early part of last week, but it was then found that deceased had left the dining-rooms since the previous Sunday, and could not be found. Inquiries were made, and it was ascertained that he had beun seen at Cefn, near Newport, where he went to the Tredegar Arms public-house. This was on Mon- day, and there were no further traces of him until his body was found on Saturday. The corpse was taken to the Pill Mortuary to await an inquest. Mr. Martin Edwards, district coroner, held an inquest at the Talbot Hotel, Newport, on Monday afternoon, touching the death of G. orge Laugharne, a chief ipate, whose body was found in the canal between the Alexandra Dock and the timber float on Saturday Rfteruoun- Mr. W. L. Moore tiupeared on behalf of deceased's relatives.—Captain Laugharne.of Swansea, identified the body as that of his brother,—Isaac Bevan, landlord of the Victoria Dining Rooms, said deceased had pt'iyed there since Christmas Dav. He was missi d on Sunday week, and witness saw nothing of him till his body was found. He had an account of about JE35 against the dtCeas,1 for lodging and cash advanced to him. Deceased represented that he had money in the hank and in the hands of his brother and sister, but this proved untrue. Mr. Bevan went to the bank with deceased in order to draw J650. but no caah could be obtained. Deceased had previously paid Bevan £lD.-rhe Coroner remarked Iht Mr. Mavan's money translction with deceased were curious, and he felt convinced the jury had not got at the bottom of the matter. There wa- no evidence to show how deceased got into the water where he was found, and ihe coronei advised the jury to return an open verdict, which they did..

NEATH WORKING MEN'S CLUB AND INSTITUTE. HALF-YEARLY MEETING. The half-yearly general meeting of the above j institute took place in the spacious club rooms on Monday evening. There was a very large attendance of members. In the absence of the president, the Hon. H. C, Bruce, the chair was very ably occupied by Mr. J. W. Jones, who opened the proceedings in a most interesting speech, compli- menting the committee and officers on the excel- lent manner in which the affairs of tile club were conducted and its continued prpgre$4. The I' treasurer, Mr. W. B. Trick, I hen read the statement of accounts for the past half-year, which showed tliat-j after payi^eqt of ail d^bts and making provit-ion for all Uabttittes, there was a net balance to the credit pf the club of 6a 15s. The statement was considered very satisfac- tory and was adopted amid much enthusiasm. Upon the motion of Mr. J. Jenkins, it was decided to adopt the system of monthly as well as quarterly subscriptions—The Chairman then referred tp the services rendered by the hon. secretary (Mr. J Markham) in the formation and carrying on of the institution, paying 11 high tribute to hig zeal ana iptegrily, arq stating that the club owed much of its present, position to hit1 care ano attention. He concluded by proposing that a sub- stantial sum should be set apart from the fundq for the purpose of presenting Mr. MarjMiam with testimonial.—Several members spoke in favour of the proposal, which was unanimously and enthu- siastically agreed to.—Upon the return of the hon. secretary to the room (which he had left, during the discussion) lip met with a mogt. flattering reception. He thanked the members in very warm terms for their kind references to himself, and said that whatever he had done had been a labour of love. He was extremely obliged to them for the compliment proposed to be bestowed upon hitn, and^aid.he could best thank them bydoirtg all in his power to promote the success of the institution and to fqrther its interests—The committee for the ensuing halt-year having been elected, the hon. secretary and treasurer were unanimously re-appointed," and Councilor J. B. Davies was elected vice-president. Several matters of routine were tlion disposed of, and a most interesting and successful gathering was brought to a close by a very hearty vote of thanks to the chairman.

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SWANSEA. MONDAY. (Before Mr. J. C. FOWLKt, stipendiary, Messrs. L. TULLOCH, J. BUSE, T. HALL, and E. R. DANIEL.) C.HAUTIBS OF THEFT — Robert Owens, of .Neptune- court, was charged with stealing from the person of William Evans a waist-belt and pouch, value Us. with assaulting the complainant. He was 8entenct!d to 21 days hard labour.— Three • children named Robert Grey, Sarah Mi Her, and Penllyn Roberts, were charged with staling a quantity of old iron from the Mausel Pit on Ihe: 26th inst. The Bench dismissed the charge ot | theft, but George Wilson for criminally receiving the metal was sentenced to six weeks imprison- ment withhardtabour.. ADULTERATION.—Ann Thomas, of fyorriston, for selling adulterated milk, was fined 4Q.. and costs.

MEUTHYR. MONDAY. (Before Mr. W. M. NORTH, Stipendiary.) DE§KRTION.—Thomas Jones, who was arrested by Policy-Sergeant Rutter at Pontlottyn on Satur- day night, was charged with absenting htmsptf without leave from the Royal Artillery stationed at Newport. Prisoner-admitted the offence, and he was remanded to await an escort. ASSAULTING THE POLICE-—Robert Roberts was charged with being drunk and disorderly in i Yuysgau street, Mel.thyr, on Saturday night;, and also with assaulting Police Constable, Georg Humphries whilst in the executioll of his dut}. After his Lpprehension pri- soner behaved very violently, and struck j and kicked the officer repeatedly, the assistance rf two civilians having to be secured in order to get the accused to the police-station. A fine of 15<. and cpsts was imposed, with the alternative of 21 days. THKPTS.—;Eyan Humphries was charged on remand with stealing apoie.the properly of the mortgagees of the Plymouth Company. Prisoner when previously before the court asserted that he had received "permission from Mr. Harris, of Penlan Farm, to cut the prop on his land; but Mr. Harris now appeared to prove that this statement, was utterly without foundation. Prisoner, who is an old offender, was sent to gaol for a month, in default of paying a fine of 20-.—Elizabeth Matthews, who had been once convicted at the default of paying a fine of 20-.—Elizabeth Matthews, who had been once convicted at the a8sie8. was committed to the sessions for stealing a pair of trousers from the shop of Mr. J. S. Davit- of 118, Higli-strept, Dowlais. Prisoner pleaded gqiliy and desired U> be summarily dealt with, but in the face of this conviction upon indictment the learned stipendiary had no power to dispose of the case in this manner.

KXTRAORL >JNA UY AFFRAY IN THE I NEATH MARKET. RIVAL STALL HOLDERS. At the Borough Petty Session, Neath, on Monday, before Mr. Tlios. Phillips (mayor) and Mr. Edward Davies (ex-mnyor), John Thomas, hose tnwnu- facturer, Morriston, wag summoned fur having maliciously damaged silk jackets, hats. and aresses the property of falter Raatz, of Waterloo-street, Swansea, to the extent of $5, at tne Neath Mltr.1 ket, on Wednesday last.*—Raatz was summoned for assaulting Thomas, and for damaging hi* property, JS5 being &lso claimed in thiij case.—Thomas, how- ever, at tlje hiring, reduced hill claim to; six shillings. Mr. S. T. Evans appeared for. Thomas. It appeared that Raat? had commenced hanging his materials on a ljnp above a stall which some time since he had been in the habit of renting. Latterly, however, he had not attended the Itlarkll, and in the meantime the stall had been let to Thomas. When the latter arrived at theniarket he requested Raat?, vyhp was standing on a table, to leave the stall as the lessee had let it to him. Kaatz relused and pushed him away, whereupon Thomas caught hold of Raatz by the lejts and endeavoured, but unsuccesstully, to pull him down. Thomas then upset the table 5 the articles fell to the ground, and several silk dresses, bonnets, ke, were loru and damaged — The Bench considered both parties to blame, and dismissed all the charges.

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MONMOUTHSHIRE. The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the county of Monmouth vere opened. at the Cpurt-hopse, Usk, on Tuesday* for the transaction Qf the civil business of the county. The chairman (Mr. A. D. Bercing).on) occupied the chair. There were also present thq deputy-ohairuiiin (Mr. S. ç. Banquet), Co}pne| the Hon- F. C. Morgan, Major-General Gillespie, Cplonel M'Donnell, Colonel Byrdy. Colonel Lyne, Mr. K. J. Phillips, Mr. W. W. Phillips, Mr. ç, J. Parkas, Mr- J. A- Herbert, Mr. P. A-Willian^, Mr, Arthtyr Dr. Woollett, Mr. R. T. Roberts, r. W, J. Williams, ppd Mr. Edwin Richards. NEW MAOISTRATES. Mr. Philip Samuel Phillips. Crumlin Hall, and Mr. j William Henry Davies, Pennar, near Newport, 1 took the path and qualified as justices for the county. tM PRISON. The CHAIRMAN read a letter from the Home Seoretary with reference to the suggested closing of Usk Prison, in answer to a letter from the court on April 8, 1886, askiug that before any further action was taken in the matter an opportunity should be given to the magistrates of being heard on the matter. The Home Secretary wrote saying the request of the magistrates had been noted, and would receive attention. The Chairman added that bQbac1 beep promised that ha should receive due notice before anything further was done, if anything further was to be done THE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS AT NEWPORT BRIDGE. The CHAIRMAN read the report of a committee to which the subject of the proposed alterations to Newport Bridge and its approaches had been referred, and which was considered at the last sessions. He said the letter written by the town- sessions. Hb said the letter written by the town- clerk of Newport on the subject arrived too late to be considered by the committee. In the letter it was pointed out that the means at present existing for communication between the east and west sides of the River Usk were very inadequate. The traffic had been checked on two days. vi, June 12 and June 16, with the following results :— On June 12 the number of vehicles which crossed the bridge was 2,486 of horses, itc., 1,280 and 1 of foot passengers, 22.871. On June 16—Vehicles, 2,184 of horses and cattle, 1,212 and of foot passengers. 20.117. Colonel LYloiH suggested that the matter should be referred back to the committee in order that the corporation of Newport miuht have an oppor- tunity of sending a deputation to the Court of Quarter Sessions. He did not think the matter had been properly brought before the committee, or that the committee really knew the enormous increase of traffic and the dangerous character of the bridge. The corporation was anxious to make a satisfactory arrangement with tllecounly. with a view of altering the bridge so as to make it less dangerous. The sum of £ 2,5„0, which the quarter sessions had spoken of. would be a very small item in the cost of the alterations proposed. Mr. E. J. PHILLIPS seconded the motion to refer the matter back to the committee, and it was agreed to. REWARDS IN GRAVE CRIMINAL CASES. The CHAIRMAN read a long circular letter from the Quarter Sessions of Warwickshire respecting the decision of the Homo Office not to otter rewards for the apprehension of criminals in grave crimes, and not to grant pardons to accomplices who would give such evidence as would lead to the conviction of the principal offenders. The CHIKF-CONSTABLK said bethought the deci- sion to stop rewards wns a very wrong one. The CHAIRMAN proposed that a resolution be adopted expressing the regret of the court at tho decision to discontinue rewards and of pardons to accomplices. The DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN seconded, and motion was carried. PRESENTATION OF SIR H. JACKSON'S LAW LIBRARY. The following letter from Sir Henry M. Jackson, which had been sent to the chairman, was read:— Llantilio Court, Abergavenny, April4. 1886. My Dear Istr. Berringum.—1 huve in my possession my father's law library of some 8DO vuis., which 1 snonlii be glad tu be allowcd 10 present to the Courtof Quarter 8«-ssions, 11.6 to some extent, a memorial of my father's shori COlluectioll wilh the county, and his Idll shorter connection witb tbe judicial bench. I believe that such a library at Usk might, 00 of use as II. reference library, n t ollly to the court, but als.. to others connected with the legal profession throughoul the district. Should 11J6 court see lit to accept this 8ugestion. 1 think jt, \1I'ou,d be well to vest t e Library 111" trustees, 111'110 initjht be empowered, should circumstances here- after ariótj hicb might make its retention at Usk unde- sirable, to deal with it as they miglit think best. I should be triad Iso if the court coulci see its way to con- ti rille the present series of law reports year by yeàr. 1f you toink well of this, perhaps you will kindly bring tbls letter to the notice of th" court, alld believe me, your very truly, HKNBY M. JACXSON. The CHAIRMAN said this was a very handsome offer to the county. The library was a very valuable one, and would certainly be of great use to the magistrates and counsel practising in the county. The suggestion that the library should be vested in trustees. Sir Henry Jackson explained, was made with a view to meet any changes which might be made in county government, so that the library would be utilised for the purposes for which it was originally given. (Hear. hoar.) Colonel the Hon. F. C. Mo ROAN said he proposed with much pleasure the acceptance of the hand- some gift which Sir Henry Jackson had and he wag sure the whole county of Monmouth would be grateful to the donor. He moved that the best thanks of the court be tendered to Sir H. Jackson for his offer of the law library of his father, the late Mr. Justice Jackson, whose pre- mature loss they all so much mourned, upon the conditions stated in Sir Henry's letter; that the clerk of the peace be instructed to make out the necessary deeds: that the law reports be con- tinued as heretofore and be bound at the expense of the county; and that the county surveyor be instructed to purchase book-cases to receive the same at a cost of JE30. Mr. S C. BOSANQUKT seconded the motion. The CHAIRMAN said he had received a letter from the Duke of Beaufort on the same subject, in which his grace said the generous gift made by bir Henrj Jackson would, he was certain, be very highly appreciated by the whole county. The motion was carried unanimously. The usual reports were read, and it was decided to make a rate of £ d. in the £ for county pur- poses and id. in the £ for police purposes. WEDNESDAY. These Sessions were continued at the Court-house, Usk, on Wednesday, when the criminal business was proceeded with. The following gen- tlemen answered to their names, and were sworn on the grand jury:-Me8irs.W.A.Haker, Newport; G. Pritchard, Abergavenny G- Masters, Pontnewvdd G. Morgan, Pontypool; E. Jones, Pontypool; E. A. Taylor, Risca; J. Haines, Risca; L. Williams, Pontypool; J. Thomas, J. Edmonds, W. Charles, and J. E. Thomas, Abergavenny W. H. Morgan, T. Jones, W. E. Davies, H. Cox, and H. Sargeant, Newport. The Chairman congratulated the grand jury on the lightness of the calendar, there being only five cases to deal with, but the jury would also have to consider a Bill having reference to the stoppage of a footpath by a railway company. The points to be considered were whether the path was a footpath or a highway, and whether there was any real obstruction. If they were satisfied upon these points it would be their duty to send the case for investigation by the court. FIRST COURT. (Before Mr. A. D. BKRRINGTON, Colonel M'DoNNELL, Colonel HODEN. and Mr. ARTHUR EVANS.) PLEADED GUILTY. William James, 18, a saddler's apprentice, pleaded guilty to stealing four pocket handkerchiefs, the propertv of Alfred Williams, Abergavenny, ani acknowledf;ej a previous conviction. He was sentenced to nine months'imprisonment with hard labour, ALLEGED WOUNDING AT ALTERYN. Samuel Anstee, aged 35, a labourer, was charged w ith unlawfully cutting and wounding JohnTesgue, another labourer at Alteryn, Newport, on April b4. —Mr. T. M. Phillips prosecuted; Mr. Daniel defended. The prosecutor and prisoner had a quarrel respecting their gardens. On Saturday evening, April 24, the dispute ended in a melee which was commenced by Teague pushing Mrs. Anstee away and she fell down. The prisoner ran out and interfered, and in the course of the struggle Teague's hands were cut with a knife, which prisoner was holding. The defence was that the wounding was the result of an accident. Prisoner was acquitted. THE UlSCA PATHWAY CASE. In this matter the grand jury submitted the case to the court, but it was decided to adjourn the matter to the next sessions. SECOND corRT. (Before Messrs. S. C. BOSANQUKT and W. W. PHILLIPS.) INDECENT ASSAULT. John Walsh, labourer, aged 32, was indicted for indecently assaulting Elizabeth Williams, aged seven years, at the parish of Llanover Upper, on June 20. Mr. Daniel prosecuted. Prisoner was; found guilty, and was sentenced to four months' imprisonment with hard labour. IMPUDENT FRAUDS AT NEWPORT. Henry Wilson, aged 34, described as an engineer, was indicted for a number of trau Is and robberies of various descriptions at Newport.—Mr. Llewellyn prosecuted.—Prisoner appeared to be a most accomplished scoundrel. He was in the habit of going to the, houses of persons who had furnished apartments to let, and, setting up a very plausible story, would induce persons to let him lodgings and trust him with goods. In one instance he obtained £2 on loan, giving as security a couple of flash" notes. He was convicted on this latter charge, and his character was shown to be thoroughly bad.—The Court sentenced him to two years' imprisonment with hard labour.

BRECOKSHIRE. The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the county of Brecon were held on Tuesday at the Shire-hall. Brecon, Sir Joseph R. Bailey, Bart., chaiimao ot the court, presiding. The other justices present were Lord Hereford, Mr. W. Fuller Maitland, M.P., the Rev. Prebendary Garnons Williams, the Rev. Dr. Walters, the Rev. Rees Price, Colonel Conway Lloyd, Major John Morgan, Captain Bar- grave Watkins, Captain Hotchkiss, Mr. Joseph, Mr. A. Miers', Mr. C. de Winton, Mr. W. M. North (stipendiary magistrate for Merthyr), Mr. Lloyd Barrow, Mr. T. Evans, and Mr. H. P. Powel.—Mr. Daniel tler, of Llangoed, qualified as a magis- trate, and took his seat. VOTEIi OF CONDOLENCE. The CHAIRMAN announced that he had received letters thanking the coutt for their sympathetic kindness in passing voles of condolence with the families of the late Key. C. Griffiths, the ev. W. Jones Thomas, and Mr. Penry Williams in the bereavement sustained by the loss of those gentle- men. THE ABERGAVENNY ASYLUM. The visiting justices of this asylum reported that, excluding out-county and private patients, there was at present vacant accommodation for 36 males and 102 females. They had received an offer of larid adjoining the asylum, comprising 60a. Or. 30p."t. the rate of £50 per acre, and they propofced, subject to the approval of the several Cpurta of Quarter Sessions, to accept this offer. The profits at prtjspot derived from the excess of out-county patients and private patients amounted to about £1,500 a year, and would be available for the purposes of this pprchasp, so that thev did not anticipate that it would be necessary to puike any call upon the counties in respect of it. The Court gave thgir consent to the proposed purchase- CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT. Mr. FERRIS, the inspector under this Act, re. ported that, with thi1 exception of she scab, there had not been any outbreak of contagious disease in the county during the quarter. COUNTT ANALYST'S REPORT. Dr. MORGAN reported that he had received two samples of butter for analysis, both of which he had found to be genuine, and five samples of spirits, all of them being unduly diluted. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S KPOST. Mr. GwyNNE, the chief constable, notified that 218 persons had been proceeded agaiqst sum- niarily; of whom 161 had been convicted; fined,' 115; committed, 15; other punishment*, 31; discharged, 57. Eight cases of an indictable nature hnd been reported, for which ten persons, had been apprehended and committed. Porty-two persons had been oppreliendod and disposed of as followsSummarily convicted, 33; committed Eo* trial* 7 i dtW&NTO&.St 1 N4; i slightly increased. Thirteen licensed victuallers had been proceeded against, with seven convic- tions. and three licences had been endorsed. The staff of the force was now complete. FINANCE. II The Finance and Police Committee reported that the treasurer's account for the prist quarter, had been examined and fnund correct. A balance of £ 1,725 7s. 9d. remained to the credit of the 1 county 011 the general account, and £ 805 10s 7d. on the police account. They recommended pay- ment of bills relative to the general expenditure ■ as follows:—General county expenditure, JE912 19,. lid.: police (chief constable's disbursements), £51 15s. 8d. A rate of ljd. in the producing £1.465 3s. 10J., would be required for general purposes, and a police rate of Id. in tiie £ pro- ducing £1,001 ls. 3d., would also Je necessary. 1 The cost of repairs for bridges during i the past quarter was less titan for any quarter during the past six years, hut the cost fur the next quarter would oe higÍ1er, in consequence ot the recent heavy ii- <ods. The report was adopted and the rates therein suggested were ordered to be made. •TRIAL OF PRISONERS. At the conclusion of the civil business the court, proceeded tll the trial of prisoners, only two cases being contained in the calendar. The gr ind jury ignored the but charging John Price, labourer, with stealing a coat at Brecon, the property Richard Merchant—Daiiel Piiee, sixteen, indic- ted for stealing from the post-office at Cefn, near Merthyr, £22 9s. Id- belonging to David Williams, pleaded guiiiy, and W!1f sentenced to fourteen days' banI labour, the Court, in inflicting this punishment, having regard to the fact thai the prisoner uad already been in custody since lilt. 26ihof May. Upon the application of Mr. Daniel Evans, it was ordered that all goods purchased by the prisoner out of the stolen money should be handed over to the prosecutor..

These sessions were held on T^< sday, when the following magistrates were present:—Mr. H. G. Ailen, Q.C. (chairman), Captain Higgon, Colonel Leach, Captain Phillips, Coionel Stokes, Mr. C. E. G. Pnilipps. Rev. P. Phelps, Judge Owen, Mr. C Mathias, Mr. G. L. Owen, Mr. D. J. Ackland, Mr. II. S. Alien, Mr. R. Carrow, Mr. J. Phillips, Mr. Morris OWtm, Mr. W. F Roch, Mr. T. K Owan, Mr. J. Thomas, and Mr. J. Evans. Before tile business of tile court proceeded, the Chairman reminded the court of the loss thev had sustained through the death of Mr. W. Vaughan James, the deput v-clerk of the peace, IIDd. letler of condolence with his family was directed to be sent. A letter from the Bishop ot Llandaff,acknow- ledging the receipt of a vote of condolence on the death of Mr J. L. G. p, Low is, J.P., of Heniian, and a similar letter from Mr James, of Pantsaison, on the death of his late father, Mr. J. T. W. James, J.P., was also read. A letter was read from Mr. John Owen, the clerk of the peace, informing the coun of the appointment of Mr. W. D. George as his deputy, and from the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Kensington, confirming it. —On the motion cf Judge Owen, the court passeo a resolution congratulating Lord Kensington on his elevation to the peerage. Captain HIGGOS asked for a £ d. rate for county purposes, and a Jd. rate for the police, which were granted. In accordance with an order made at the last quarter sessions, the Police Committee had pre- Dared a table of fees and allowances to be paid to the police for the service of summonses and execu- tion of warrants, &c., which was now produced and adopted, subject to the approval of the Home Secretary.—On the motion of Mr. G. L Owen. a printed return was ordered to be pre- pared of ail police stations, premises, and other property belonging to the county, showing whether trieehold or leasehold, and on what. terms held, together with the rents, the names of the owners, and the duration of the tenancies.—The Rev. J. W. Crookes qualified as a magistrate. The court then adjourned. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. B. G. ALLEN. Q.C., (chairman), Mr. JOSEPH THOMAS, Mr. G. L. OWEN, and Mr. T. R. OWEN ) ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAVLT. John Jackson, a private of the l'oorth Lancashire Regiment, was brought up on remand charged with attempting a criminal assault on Johanna O'Brien, of WaWford—Mr. H. Walters (instructed by Mr. James Price), appeared for the prosecution. The prisoner was undefended. It appeared from tlie evidence the young woman was a passenger from Swansea to New Milford by the Irish express on the 6th of May. Prisoner got into the same compartment as prosecutrix at Carmarthen Junction, and when near Johnston Station he took hold of her and used violent efforts to throw her down, which he eventually succeeded in doing, after which he several times tried to assault her. She screamed Murder," and told prisoner that she would report him at the next station. Just before the train stopped at Johnston prisoner said he would not give her a chance to report him, and jumped out of the carriage. Prosecutrix gave information to the guard and proceeded on to New Milford, and then to Waterford.— William Burnt), a guard on the Irish express, said when the train was approaching Johnston he heard a female voice shouting Murder," and, on pro- ceeuing to where the sound came from. he found Miss O'Brien in a very excited state^her face being covered with blood.—James Griffiths, the signat- man, corroborated tiie last witness's evidence, The prisoner who made no answer to the charge, was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment.

THE SCHuOL BOARD FHAUDS AT' NEWPORT. VERNON'S WIFE A PAUPER. At Newport Board of Guardians on Saturday the Clerk read a. letter from the wife of William Hunter Vernon, who is awaiting his trial for 1 forgery, dated from Cardiff. The writer stated tint it was with the deepest regret she wrote to ask the guardians to consider her case. She was 1 quite destitute with her three little children Her friends at Cardiff came forward and paid off a bill of sale on her furniture, and they would allow her to retain possession of it to try and support and educate her children. She proposed taking ahou and letting apartments, and hoped to maintain herself in that way. She would be glad if the guardians would continue to grant her Clerk, in reply to Mr. Hunter, said the woman was the wife of Mr. Batchelor's late clerk.—Mr. j Williams, relieving-officer, said the woman re- moved to Cardiff on Thursday. He had allowed her 6s. a week for four weeks.—The Clerk pointed out that the residence had been broken. Mr. Williams said that from inquiries which he had made he found that Vernon's father was a tailor, formerly in business at Middlesborouiih, but now working as a tailor. He had a daughter who was either in the post-office or the telegraphic depart- ment. He had paid the woman lor the present week.—The Clerk said, in point of factvthe woman was outside their jurisdiction. She could appJy, for reliei to the Cardiff authorities, and thev could make inquiries.—The letter was handed to Mr. Williams.

NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A monthly meeting of the Newport Chamber of Commerce was held at the offices of the chamber, Dock-street, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. E. Grove presided. There was a small attendance.— The Secretary said he had written to Sir George Elliot personally asking him to receive a deputa- 1 tion with reference to the extra charge for ship-! ping coal at night at the Alexandra Dock, but had received a communication from Sir George's pri-! vate secretary, referring him (the secretary) to Mr. Adam, the secretary to the Dock Company. He wrote Mr. Adam, but had not jet received a reply. -It was decided that tllØ 86C"etry again wrile asking for an interview with Sir George Eiliot be- fore he left the town.—Tlie Secretary read the communication from Mr. Vir-hut t which has already been noticed in the Hesteni Mail, t the effect that the Postmaster General had decided to direct that in future teiegrams marked simply j "Newport" *hich were handed in at omces other than those 10 the immediate vicinity üf Newport, Isle of Wight, or NeWi-ort, Salop, would be sent to Newport, Mon.—Mr. H,.¡¡illg(1ale, groce". asked if the chamber could not take up the subject of pro- viding public baths and wu.shhouses. The neces-! sity for something of the sort had been forcibly brought to his mind by the recent drowning (of one of his assistants.—Mr. L. B. Moore said it was very discreditable that a town of 50 000 inhabi tants had no such place.—It was promised that the chamber would use its influence to bring the matter to the front.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, HAVERFORD- WEST. On Tuesday the Lord Bishop of Llandaff re- opened the north aisle of this, one of the finest churches in South Wales. The roof had become most dilapidated, and strenuous efforts have been made by the vicar (the Rev. C. F. Harrison), the churchwardens, and friends to raise a sufficient sum to restore the aisle, as well, when sufficient money shall have been obtained, as to restore the chancel and nave. The work of restoration, has been most satisfactorily performed by Messrs. William and J. Morgan, under the direction of Mr. Ewan Christian, the architect. The roof, which had fallen into a sad state of' decay, is oak panelled and heavily moulded, the original being believed to be of the fifteenth century. A great number of the carved bosses and angle pieces were saved and restored, but a: greater number had to be entirely re-placed. The windows, which are of perpendicular design, have been fitl ad Wit h cathedral lass. The floor, which formerly lay sloped, has now been levelled, to the great advarftage and appearance of the church. The old uncomfortable pews have been removed, and the church re-seated with chairs generously given by Mr. W. S. de Winton. The very beautiful corbels have been cleaned, and now. appear in their original state, and altogether the aisle is a vast improvement on its former appearance, and the promoters of the restoration, as well as those who have creditably carried it out, are to be heartily congratulated. The service on Tuesday was attended by a large number of people, and an excellent sermon was preached by the bishop. Dean Allen and the vicar assisted in the service, which was partly choral. An excellent luncheon was afterwards held at the Masonic-ball, of which a large number partook. J

liEPRES EN T Alio N OF WELSH CLERGY IN CONVOCATION. At a meeting of incumbents in the Diocese of i Llandaff, held in the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday afternoon, a resolution was adopted with only two dissentients declaring that one of the Proctors representing the diocese in Convocation should be a Welshman. The Rev. Canon Evans, vicar of < Rhymney, was unanimously selected as a candidate, < and the meeting pledged itself to do aU in its pow^i to secure his return. ]

I BATH AND WKST OF ENGLAND SHOW. INVITATION TO VISIT NEWPORT. 1 A public meeting uf tile residents of tlio town of Newport was field at the [cwn-haU on Wednesday "afkI"1100!1-lmving been convened by tile way or- with a view of forming a committee and arrange ing the debits for inviting the Hath and West of England an Southern Counties Association to hold its annua! show at Newport in 1838 or 1889. The Mayor (Mr. E. J. Grice; occupied the chair. The attendance, though n't numerous. w,u; thoroughly represen- tative, amongst the gathering bi-inj; Sir George Elliot. Bart., Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, Colonel M DonaeM, Colonel Lyne, Colonel Justice, and OUlers. The MAYOa, in opening thn proceedings, in- formed the meeting that a resolution tiau bt-eu ptisoeJ by the corporation asking that a public meeting should be. caiioj to take this matter up. The question was one which had t.is niitire sympai.hv, and he was sure it was a project which would conduce very much to the advantage of Newport He moved rhat the so i>"> be invitod to hold its show at New port in 1E88 ur 1S89. Mr. JOHN iudUuii with sincere pleasure, and aid lie iiao not the slightest doubt that the neeeswr. money would be raised. lr CKABLKS D. PHILLIPS supported the motion, and said hit experienci uad been that there would not b" the slightest diffi- ultj in raisins the suap of £300 which was to be guaranteed by the town But they had also to provide 33 acres of approve*, land as 8. site. with waltj; laid 00. On this sub- ject he recently saw Lord fl"t:degar, and said deputation would br- appointed Ie wait uvo, his lordship asking tor the use at tlie park. Iii: lordship at once said tiiere was no necessity for 1 deputation, because they Ibirbl have the parli. without a deputation. (Hear, hear.) Mr J. Ft A KRIS (jamdw), the chairman of the Newport and District Butchers' Association, also supported the motion on behalf of that association, and said if funds were short they would help. Colonel tiie Hon. F. C. MOBGAK, who was re- ceived with loud cheors,said he sure that Lord Tredeyar thoroughly approved of the proposal, but wished, if it weie possible, that the society should be invited to come to Newport in 1888. It was, of course, no small matter to keep a park in readi- ness for two y-ars. The resolution was amended so as to comply witll Lord Tiedegar's request. Sir GKOUGK ELLIOT, w jw met with a very warm reception, also supported the motion, and said the £800. which, he was glad to find, would not be a. charge upon the raiepayers, would easily be raised. He thought Newport was becoming a far more important place than Newport people were aware ot. With its great commerce, its great and increasing population, and its tine streets,, it was becoming such a place as persons from a dis- tance would liice te visIt. The motion wis then carried unanimously. On the motion of Colonel LYNK, seconded by Mr. R. STRATTON, a huge and influential committee was appointed to carry out Llle details, Messrs. C. D. Phillips, T. Parry, and A. A. Newman being appointed hon. secretaries. It was decided to at once write to the society, saying the Town Council proposed inviting them to hoid the shriw at Newport. A vote of thanks to the chairman was passed, on the motion of Mr. S. Batcheior, seconded by Sir George Eiiict.

THE DISTRESS AMONG CYFARTHFA WORKMEN. At the weekly meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians, held under the presidency of Mr. R. H. Rhys on Saturday, the appeal of the Cvfarthfa coliiers to be provided with work again came on for considetation. A Jetter was read from the Merthyr Bursal Board, expressing their regret that they had no work upon which they could put out- siders and the Local Board of Health wrote, saying tliat if the guardians were prepared to furnish stones they would be willing to pay for the breaking of them.—Mr. Frank James, the clerk,said that if tiie stones were provided by the guardians ad who were enltged in breaking thew would become pauperi,e,d, and the chairman concurred in this view.—in reply to a question put by the chairman, Mr. Thomas Williams, JP., said he baG no hesitation in saying that tlie distress at Cyfarthfa was more acu;p than at Dowlais, 01 Plymouth, or anj other place in the neighbours hood.—Two members of the deputation who waited upon the board ias; week had another interview accorded to them, and th. Chairman expUined the result of their communication with the Burial Board and the Local Board.—Tlie deputation wera advised to see their fellow-workmen and to discuss the situation amongst themselves, then attend again before the board next Saturday, it being agreed that meanwhile the Board of Health should be further written to and utged to cone sider whether they could not initiate some under- taking which would give employment to the distressed colliers without making them paupers

THE FAILURE OF A ABERDARF TIN-PLATE MANUFACTURES. At Aberdare County-court on Monday Mr, Registrar Howell resumed the public examination of John Davies Lewis, late of the Gadlys Tin.plate Works. Mr. Ernest Raggatt, Swansea, appbared on behalf of the trustee, Mr. W. B Forrester Mr. Strick (Siricks an i Rellinghami representing the petitioning creditors. The debtor was examined at length as to the relationship between John D. Lewis and Co. and the Dare Works, and also as to the partnership and dissolution of partnership, as well as certain details in the accounts themselves, of which he denied personal knowledge, as the firm had regularly employed a book-keeper.— Replying to Mr. Strick. the bankrupt admitted lliati after the date of the assignment to Mr. W. c., Clarke he had applied for payment of moneys due toJ. D. Lewis and Co.. but jusiified such action on tiie ground that he was then acting as assistant to Mr. Percy Baker, in whom the works were at that time vested.— It was also tuieuipled to obiain from Lhe debtor particulars as to other sums mentioned in tiie accounts, hut he pleaded inability to supply the same.—Ultimately the examination was de- clared closed.

A NEW CHUHOH AT LLANELLY, LAYING TilE FOUNDATION STONE. The foundation stone of Christ Church, a hand some edifice now in course, of erection in th< populous parish of SL, Paul's, Lianeily, was laid 01 Saturday afternoon by Mrs. J 11. Rogers, o Aeiybrvn House. The interes; ine ceremonj was witnessed by a very large, number Of per sons. Mr. John Thomas, chairman of the Build ing Committee, which consisted exclusively ot working men, in present ing Mrs. Rogers with a tiifiilet IIGU trowel, referred to the Wurin interest taken by her husband anu herself in ChuIcltworll: and also to their ellorts to promote the happiness and well-being of the working classes, with whom Mr. Rogers was so clo-IV associated. —Mrs. Rogers having declared the stone to be "well and truly laid," the vicar of the parish, the Rev. D. D. Jones, B.D., »;iva a brief history of the undertaking, which, he said, was estimated 10 cost no less a sum than £3.000. — The Ven. Archdeacon Jamns followed with <m interesting address—Mt.J H. Rogers (m>tn"iag partner at the South Wale's Works), Mr. Robert Margrave, and the Rev. Dr. Walters also spoke.— The proceedillg concluded with the Bene* diction.

SWANSEA. SCHOOL BOARD. The Swansea School Board met on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. W. F. Richards. Tiie other members present were the Rev. £ J. Wolfe, the Hev. Canon Richards, the Rev. W p, Williams Messrs. K Roberts, C. James, W. Howell A. Francis, J. Rees, J. LOwen. J. Roberts, Dr. Harris, and T. Poweii. —Tiie Mev, Mr. Wolfe made a vigorous attack on the economists of the board. lie Mid the board-tnom had been furnished by the new membets with reckless extravagance. Messrs W. Howell and C. James set themselves up aseconomists.but they displa\ed theii eoonomj by spending £40 on chairs for that room. He moved tliat the committee enter into negotia- tions with a view of returning those luxurious and expensive chairs, and having them re-placed with something in simpler taste.— Messrs. Howell and James denied the cltarge oi extravagance.—The Chairman said the commit- tee ought to be complimented rather than blamed, for the manner in whicu they had furnished the room, and expressed the opinion that the charges were too trivial to be serioush considered. This was also the opinion of Uie board, and the matter fell through.—Mr. Rees'sresolution respect- ing the teaching of temperance in the schools was favourably discus-ed and re- ferred to the Schools M.inatfumeai Com- mittee.—The Rev. E. J. Wolfe then brought on his motion for preventing the pnid officials uf the board taking a too prominent part in the approaching election.—The resolu- tion was unMnimouay rejected, on the ground that the masteis and teachers after hool hours, and after tlie. school dunes haa been properly per- formed, were justified in spending their own time as they thought fit.

NEWPORT BANKRUPTCY COURT. WTEDNEsnAT.—(Before the REGISTEAB.) lie HENRY J. NICKOLLS. Grocer, MiJi-parade.— Mr. Gardner appeared for the debtor. In reply to the Officinl Receiver, the debtor said tliat be com- menced business in January. 1881, with a capital of £10. First ascertained ilia, he was insolvent in 1883, but continued in trade on the expectation of improving his position, bur was prevented from doing so in consequence of the continued illness ot his wife. Liabilities, JE764 15s. assets, £112 12s,4-d. Aftbr deducting preferential claims there was a deficiency of JE805 4 8d. He had never been able to oope with his expenses. His liabilities were made up as follow;— 1100 doubtful debts, £66 8s 9d.; loss hy depreciation of stock, £100; expenditure on prenus»« unu fix- tures, £63 10" expenses incurred through wile's illness, £59 7s.; money advanced to sudors (no account kept); loss through systematic dishonesty of his shopman; losses by competition and depres- sion in tnuief &c.. £329 19b 6d He w&p not able to make an) offer tor payment of debts. The examination was then formally adjourned for » week.

A New lork Herald storm warning states i depression is now crossing Newfoundland, aa< wiil probably move in an easterly direction, an^ disturb the weather on the British and Frencl Masts between the 2nd and 4th of July. The quarterly returns of revenue issued by the rreasury on Wednesday night show the gross 'evenueof the United Kingdom for the quarter snded that day to be £20.183.737 as compared with Ë29.134,726 for tho quarter ended June SO test pear.

CARDIFF. BOARD O» GUARDIANS—Tim weekly meeting was °n Saturday, Dr. Paine in the chair. Mr. O. Jones unci- Mr. T. W. H. Plain, vice-chairmen, -ere Idso present. The attendance of guardians ij' small. The Master of the workhouse reported EI number of pauper inmates to be 602. an in* Cfeage of 84 on ttie corresponding week of lust 3j6ar. The Master of the Ely Schools reported the 27nll^e' PHUl'br children at that institution to be an increase of VI on the corresponding week ?* U»t year. The large increase in the number of J1 "door paupers for the summer quarter called °rth some surprise from the guardians. The Clerk Pweed before the uardlans Mr. Bircham's annual etllrn of the number of paupers in hia dis- • rict| and the Chairman, in referring to said that th« return was based on the J^Pulation of 1881, which for Cardiff would now be a very inaccurnte return, as the increase of Population was much greater at Cardiff than II other towns. The Registrar General had ^Omitted that the increase at Cardiff was excep- ljona), and in a footnote to his returns lie stated 'flat the increase in the population was under- ^*ted to the extent of about one-eighth. Mr. O H.; jQnea pointed out. that this would make a ironside- ta.blE; difference in the prouortion of pauperism to P°Pulalio^ and while in Mr. Bircham's return the ^"portion was stated as 3 5 per cent, of the popu- j?''on, by the corrected return of the population lhe proportion would not be more than 33 per Cent., while the percentage of pauperism for the J.'tole of England was 3 0. The average in Mr. "chain's district was 3'6 per cent. CHARITY.—A meeting of the sub- ^•nuuttee appointed at the last meeting of the! ^iriiy was held at the Town-hall on Saturday,: German Taylor in the chair. The committee °P«ned several tenders from persona willing to gtVa an inoreased ground rent for plots of land. n the understanding that they would be allowed j apply at the next Brewster Sessions for public- •Jouse licences, the governors being of opinion ^"t two public-houses ought to be opened in a lie", district containing over 300 houses. Nf recision was arrived at on Saturday, but the finders of two persons will be recommended by £ "e sub-committee to the governors at their fitneial meeting on Wednesday. j ••►SKNTATION.—An interesting presentation was j^de on Saturday evening at the Theatre Rojal, J? Mr. Lmcaster, the business mannger of ,p C. H. dawtrey's Private Secretary" Company. presentation took rite form of a handsome garble timepiece, subscribed for by the members the company, to commemorate his marriage a j0,,t time aj;o, and also to show their appreciation his services. The proceedings afterwards were moMt convivial character, and a most enjoy- Dle evening was spent. TAHISH OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST.—Anniversary services were at the parish church on Wednesday *ndThursday last, the latter being St. John's Da r, Friday evening the annual social gathering of positioners and friends was held in the Crock- lerbtown Schools. There was a large attendance, Id ti e visitors thoroughly enjoyed the various "lusements provided. Miss Jolliffe, Miss l8'iop (of Pen*»rth),and other Indies and gentlemen at intervals during the evening. "Caradog," llh his usual kindness, added much to the P'easme of all by playing two violin solos. In not her room a sale of work, supplied by members L ">e Crockherbtown Adult Sunday School, was Jpdon behalt of the St. John's Restoration Fund. tlhree-rourths of the tnllterialoffHred for sale was actual handiwork of the adult scholars. By j*'B sa:e a sum of nearly £ 27 was realised on the 6v*ning ^JNAKBOW ESCAPE FROM DHOWNING AT CAHDIIT.— four o'clock on Saturday a little chiid, Ut three years of age, very narrowly escaped 41ng drowned in the Sophia Gardens pond. y 'lumber of children were playing by side of •.he ornamental sheet of water at the ''?> and the litt le one must have slipped in. A 5tHn named Edmund Tovey, of 14, Pendoylan- L eet, who was sitting under the trees about two ndre<l yards away, hearing loud screams, at ce r^n to the scene. He saw the child floating y her back in the water and immediately in and rescued her. She was afterwards 1111 home by her playmates. f0lNQUiiST—On Friday Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner jj* "'e district, iield an inquiry at the Royal j^ange Inn, Llandaff Yard, into the circum- ^"ces attending the death of a man mamed Warman. The evidence went to; (1(lw that the body of the deceased was s,u"d bv some workmen employed at the Melin- Y'h Works floating in the canal, near Llandaff s,u"d bv some workmen employed at thA Melin. Works floating in the canal, neaf Llandaff d. They fit once gave information to the 1;0 lee, and the bodv was conveyed to the dead- OI8e. Deceased had been missing from his h-nnefor, 53n8 **?>' and was last seen by his brother at °n Sunday evening last. A verdict of Found ^ned was returned. ^UTABT PARADE.—On Sunday morning the of ei'8 01 "IH Cardiff and Penarth Detachments th6 10 Glamorgan Anillery Volunteers, to thfl nu,r,her of about five hundred, under Command of Colonel Page, C.B., attended a full ne88 parade, and afterwards proceeded to St. 1¡61\1I\IÙI Church, where a special service was sent 'ie men '"Metered in good force, and pre- ^ed a smart and soldierlike appearance. QF PURPOSES COMMRRTKE—At a meeting Purposes Committee, held on Mon- at noon, a letter from the Lord Chancellor Pl»8 'f* which he int imated his intention to bor°e 0n l',e i-^romission of the peace for the 'e na,nes °*- ^,e Mayor (Dr. Jones), Mr. at .g, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Peter Price, and °hsjn^ 'le wou'd he prepared to consider any lj~*e,'V'arions the council might have to make, upon j Appointments. On the motion of Mr. David seconded by Mr. Reynolds, the Qominatipnp ere unanimously approved- J. ^"QUEST.— Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner for the I Strict, held an inquest on Monday at the Town- '"1 on the body of Cornelius Driscoll, aged 60 The evidertce went to show that the •leased retired to rest on the 25th instant ap- prently in his usual health, and that lie was j0>1nd dead in bed about half-past two on the ^nwing morning. A verdict of "Death from I 'oral causes" was returned. to- RKTH HOUSE.—Those who pass up North- ■ 1ll and took at the quiet building known as dot1*1'?1'1 House, a home supported by voluntary y, '"tiqns in money or food, would n >t imagine (w. within its wails a lar«e number of destitute "1lla" children find a shelter and a home, and are gj, from the contaminating influence that would Hjtftl,nd thein were no such institution in "'enee. Tliou«h not Sunday School scholars j with Roman Catholic Oilurches, they j one *p chief features in the n ^8sion of Sunday School scholars at diff at t)ie Festival of Corpus Christ i. We K'rls, some of them almost infants, eie all dressed in blue frocks, and wore white "t8., They were remarkably neat and clean, and 18 j only for the good which such an institution II.IIoln in saving these children fiom poveny de, Perhaps crime, the institution is one which rvas even treater support than it receives. {j^pSooL KOAHD.—A special meeiing of the Cardiff Win'"1 Hoard was held on Monday, Mr. Lewi" jjjt hams in the chair. There were also present fhoinaa R> es (vice-chairman), the Rov. V. lie Wallace, and Dr. Edwards. The ineet- «*,iM <,|l"e(^ to g've receipt for £7020. being Qyll first instalmnt of a toan of £12,826, advanced 0{ Public Works Loan Board, for the purposes Ie Albany-road School. The seal of the board affixed to the receipt, and another seal was 10 to "n 0'^er transferring the to the treasurer of the board. This was all I'Usiness. kQUI-ST.—Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner for the dis- oftet' huld an inq iest at the Town-hall on Tuesday tjj 'he body of William Lewis, a lamplighter in of the CardiiT Gas Company, who died sin e°'y on Tuesday morning under circum- ffcJ)Ce8 already reported. A verdict of "Death Jo heart disease was returned. ^.j^NEBAL or THK LATK M«. JOHN OSBORNE RlCHES. }j 16 funural of the late Mr. Riches, of Penyiap nea" Cardiff, whose death has been already 0|J,,0ed. took place at the New Cemetery on at half-past twelve o'clock, the Rov. W G. cer.,°rd, vicar of St. Andiew'.s, officiating. The consisted of glass car and pair, a large 4fti|lUf'er broughams,tc, containing the relatives jjjg fnend of I lie dweased. The entire arrange- 0f. 'unera' were in the hands of Atr. I4 PaYle", of Duke-street, Cardiff, ^"•WAV TBAIN ALTKBATIQNS FOB JULY.—There erati 'ns in the train arrangements £ Mie Great Western. Midland, and Lomjon and lopjfl' Western Railways; also on most of the 4 ir1 lines. Full and correct tables, with accurate C arrangement, will be found in Daniel Owen '2 C'0.*s Time Tables. L^MOKUAMSHIBK 4D MONMOUTHSHIRK IN- fQ,1(411Y AND LMSPKNSARV. — State of register ktitt- ending June 28:—Remainin&; ^L°.week, 92; admitted during the week. 30; tjjr'^rged and relieved, 21; ditjd, 3; remaining ii 'use, 98; awonifet; daily number, 99; number out-patients on the books, 760. Medical K'era for the week ending July 5, 1886: — ^JS'cian, w. Taylor, M.D.; Surgeon, Alfred M.D.; Bouse Surgeon. Donald ratefson, th6 T. Coleman, secretary. Books fur lbr,"y. flowers, old blankets, calico, linen, to ,) will be esteemed valuable presepte institution.

NEWPOHT. KJ0TABTB TREAT—We are glad to find that ts- Poole's Myriorama, after an absence of iW cpnsideiiible time, agaip pays a visit to '1Ji Port., and wilt exhibit at the Victoria Theatre 'S the week. The entertainment, which >8 >tiPlete with all the latest scenes of interest, e °t the best we know. W QF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting «, r,'#'d at the Workhouse on Saturday, the Rev. tolU S. Darby in the chair. The number of the workhouse for the week was 280, V,, n8t 273 in the corresponding week of last *&; '• children in the Industrial Schools 211, as v&' 1B0" \QJjlD*NT. — On Monday afternoon Williana aged 18, living at 13, Marion-street, Pill, jfyfrj.^mitred to the Infirmary suffering from '"juritis about the thigh- It seems he was ttnjpioy of Mr. M'Ray. the contractor for the ^j.dra Dock extension, and during the evening 3it|i between the buffers of two trucks run- l^p0n the edge of the dock, and was crushed -jJ*bove the thigh until the buffers nearly Very slight hopes are e^tert^intjd pf his ry.

SWANSEA. ^RO^OSRD METALLEEIES FOR 8wANSEA.T-Tiie Caf Artizan. published in Chicago, in to the proposed exhibition of the 11 a lndustries of South Wales be held K^I ^^Hsea next year, thus writes:—"Tlte have suggested the holding of a e*l'it>ition at Swansea- Swansea is the ftfy'ltl °f the metallurgical iji^usiries of the SjWi" They have within their borders the most methods of treating metals of all sort* w processfcS are carried on for the H .n and further treatment of gold, s'y*r, «p<xlter «'»d. copper. aioc, and tin-plate making. Why then should Swansea not have international exhibition of metallurgical processes and improvements and products and manufac- tures i' Such an enterprise is eallily pracl icable. It is to be hoped some of the enterprising citizens and manufacturers will take up the (natter and push it through. Such an exhibition would spread the name and fame and trade of Swansea and South Wales generally throughout the whole civilised world- ACKNOWLKDGM-NT.—A donation of £10 from the Temple Glee and Dramatic Society (through Mr. T. M. Williams, lion, sec.) to .the^ funds ot the Orphan Home and Home for Friendless Girls is thankfully acknowledged. Thk DANGKHS OF INFLAUMABLB One—Two deaths of children have taken place during the past week from the effects of burns by inflam- mable oil. In one case, already reported—that of Prudence John—Hie little sufferer died on Satur- day evening. On Sunday morning a little girl, named Agnes Hopkins, residing at 30. Powell- street, whilst lighting the fire with paraffin oil, Ret her dress on fire, and was immediately wrapped in fierce flames. She expired about noon the same day, after being taken to the hospital, PRESENTATION.—Captain Gordon, of tha 3rd Glamorgan Rides, has been presented by his com- pany of the corps with a valuable sword, in token of his efforts in support of the volunteer move- ment. The corps, to the number of 554, pro. ceeded on Saturday to Gorseinon for battalion drill. POSTAL TELEGRAPH BAND.—-The fife and drum band of the London Postal Telegraph Service, which gives a concert at Swansea on Tuesday, for the purpose of inaugurating a local band, went into Gower on Monday, in one of Mr. J. Rosser's breaks, and in the evening delighted the inhabi- tants of Knelntone and district with a concert. FOHTHCUMINO REGATTA-—It has been decided to appoint a committee to carry out the necessary arrangements for the proposed Swansea regatta, Subscriptions to the amount of £20 are already promised." THE DEATHS FROM BDRNXNG.—In the cise of, Agnes Miriam Hopkins, who was burnt to death in the kitchen of her house, the Britannia Inn, [ Powell-street, the coroner's jury returned a verdict of Accidental death.ln the other case of Prudence John, whose clothes were caught by a burning oil bottle, thrown unintentionally by a woman, a verdict of "Death by misadventure") was returned. VlTAL STATISTICS—For the week ending June 26 the number of births registered were 48, being an annual rate per 1,000 of 33 9; the deaths reyisi-ered were 14, being an annual rate per 1,000 of DaviKb, Medical Officer of Health.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LoCAL, BOARD —This board met on Monday, Mr. T. Edwards presiding, Mr. Robertson's tender for painting and repairing the public lamps, being the lowest, was accepted. A rate of Is. in the £ for the next six months was agreed to. In teply to a communication of the clerk, the Local Government Board had written stating that the board could not levy a rate for water to be supplied through standpipes at Robert-town, Ynysybwl, unless they possessed the powers of a Rural Authority, and before those powers would be conferred on them they (the Local Government Board) required certain information, which it was decided they should he supplied with. It was, however, decided to proceed at once with the erection of the waterworks at that place, and the fender of Air. Thomas Taylor, of Pontypridd, for carrying out the work, being the lowest, was accepted The amount of the tender was JE140 14s. 2d. Tile Medical Officer reported one case of enteric fever as having i taken place during the month at 38, Victoria street. A plan for 25 houses to he erected at Pentrelllwyer by the Powell I Duffryn Company was passed The surveyor was instructed to submit, plans of flushing chambers where required by the next meeting. The Local Government Hoard had written asking what steps had been taken with regard to the erection of a fever hospital at Mountain Ash. It transpired that the delay rested with the Local Government j Board. It appeared from the medical officer's annunl report that the total number of births registered in the whnlp. district, fur the year was 5/7, 300 males and 277 females. The number of deaths for the year was 224, being 22 in excess of last year. This would give a death-rate of 185 per 1.000 per annum. The total number of suc- cessful vaccinations was 434.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. FATAL ACCIDKNT.Whilst walking along the left, bank of the River Teify near the above town last Wednesday a young lad, twelve years of age, aud of the nallle of Jenkins, in bending under a wire- rope connected with timsaw mills of Mr. Timothy Thomas, was knocked by the rope into the middle of the river, which is very deep at this place. Although Jenkins was a good swimmer, he never rose to the surface. Doubtless he reo, ived a blow which stunned iiim by the rope, which was in working at the time. A search party was soon at work, and after a short time the lileless body was found. Much sympathy is felt with the parents of the unfortunate youth throughout the neigh- bourhood.

NEATH. NEATH HIGH ScaOOL FOR BOYS.—Mr. D. Frazer Allen hag passed the Responsions Examination at St. David's College, Lampeter, directly from this school-fifth place. The subjects included Plato's Apology and •* Crito," St. Mark ia Greek Virgil's iEneid" tBook xii.), Shakspeaie's Julius Caesar," and Puritan Revolution "in English, ad- vanced magnetism and electricity, mat hematics, &w. This examination is usually passed by students after one year's residence at (ollege, This is the seventh distinction of a similar kinc1. gained by Mr. Swift Humphrey's pupils during the lost two years.

PEMBROKE DOCK. CORONATION DAY"- Moudar being the anni- versary of her Majesty's coronation, a general holiday was held in the Dockvard and in the town. A' noon a Royal salute of 21 guns was fired from the Hill Fort by the Royal Artillery, and a feu de joie by the Royal North Lancashire Regiment hearty cheers being given lor the Queen by the soldiers. The ships in harbour were gaily decked with bunting, and the town WitS quite ex fête, a splendid programme of athletic and other sports being carried out in a large field contiguous ta the railway station, but not, a fourth of the events had transpired when our parcel left. The weather was delightfully fine.

CARDIFF. MONDAY. (Before Mr. G. PHILLIPS and Dr. PTNE.) DISORDERLY.—Twenty-five persons were charged with being drunk, drunk and disorderly, or drunk and cltu!oli!lg!\n obstruction of this number nine were charged with being drunk or drunk and dis- orderly on Sunday. The usuai fines were inflicted. ASSAULTING THE POLICK.—Matthew Murphy, a yuung mau 21 years of age, was charged with being drunk and disorderty.and also assaulting and wounding Police-Constable Hankin, in North Morgan-street, on Saturday. Defendant was one of the Glamorganshire Militia, who were disbanded on Saturday. He at night was much the worse for drink, and on seeing the constable took up some stones and threw at him, cutting through his helmet and indicting a wound on his head. Tha Bench fined him 40s. and costs, or to go to prison for one month. SMUGGLING.— Evan Davies, the master of the Southern Cross, from Antwerp, was fined £10 17a. 3d., the treble value of a quantity of cigars and tobacco illegally concealed by him. James Rich, chief officer of the same vessel, was fined .£2 5s. 6d., also for illegally concealing tobacco. WEDS "HDA Y. (Before Mr. R. L\ JONKS.) MEBCANTILB MARINE OFKKNCK. -— Dennis I Cougldin, charged on a warrant with fraudulently making use of a seaman's cerlifiette of discharge which did not belong to him, on the 29th ult., was sent to prison for one month with hard labour. DISORDERLY.—-William Sullivan and William Henderson, two labourers, were each fined 20s. and costs, for being drunk and disorderly on the 291 h ult. ROBBKRY IN HALKKTT-STREET.—William Porter: and Ada Porter, man and wife were again reman- ded on the charge of stealing £4 3. from 7, Halkett-street, thu property of Johu Ryan, on the 25th ult.

NKW PORT. MONDAY. (Before Colonel LYNK and Mr. WANSBKOCGH.) ALIFKSUJ) WIFE ASSAULT.—John Nash, a man in a respectable situation, and earning good wages, was charged under a warrant with assaulting and threatenuig.the life of his wife, Elizabeth Nash. • From t.he evidenco it appeared that for some weeks past ddendant had left his wife and cohabited i with another woman. In consequence of thi-) complainant had been obliged to let the children go to the workhouse at Birmingham, where they | still remained. On a recent day she saw her | husband enter a public-hptis? in Commercial-road, and followed him in for the purpose of re- monstrating with him upon his conduct. ] Defendant thereupon took hold of her I roughly, struck ht-r, and threatened to take her life. Complainant, however, did not now wish to press the charge, iu consideration of the fact that he had made an offer to support her and the children, and, if convicted, might lose his situa- tion. Defendant. told the court that it would be painful for liiiu to have to rake up matters which had occurred in the past, and hence he had j offered his wife 18s, a week to support herself and children in order to settle the matter. The Chair- i man said it was a disgraceful and painful case. The bench could not pass over the assault, and de- fendant would be fined lOll. and bound over to keep the peace. Hut for the wife's leniency they would prouably have sent him to prison. The Chairman j also advised the wife that in the event of defVn- dant failing to carry out the arrangement to sup- pQrt her she had better apply for an order.

COWBILIHOE. TUibDAY. (Before Mr. J. S. GIBBON and Mr. R. K. PRICHARD.) A RIGHT OF WAY CASK.—William Jenkins, the tenant of a pasture field near the Westgato, summoned E. Davies, currier, for damages cause ) by the breaking of two locks.—Mr. Miles appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Gwyn (Rees and Gwyn, Cowbridge) for the defendant. The defendant claimed a right, of way across the field and broke two locks which had been put upon the gate by the plaintiff. Several witnesses were called on both sides. and the evidence was con- tradictory.—The Bench were unanimously of opinion that no right of way existed, and ordered the defendant to pay the damages la., together with a fine pf 8. and costs.

CAERPHILLY. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. H. T. WILLIAMS, chairman; and Dr. J. LLEWELLYN.) HORSE STEALING.—Euwin Goodwin, of Birming- ham. was charged with sterding 1\ horse at tile fair held at Caerphilly in April last, from William Evans. YnysybwJ. Mr. Clifton, of Bristol, appeared tor the prisoner, who was remanded lor eight d iys to enable the) prosecution to complete their evidence.

PEN ART EI. I MONDAY. (Before Major-General LKK and Mr. V. TRAYES.) STKAUNG A KING.—Harriet Tucker, 01 Eastbrook, Dynas Powis, was charged with steal- ] ing a lady's ring, the property of Hannah Rankin, of 10, Longcro.-s-s'reel, Roath; and Mary Tucker, the girl's 'mother, was charged with haying re-i ceived the ring knowing it to have been stolen, and with having pledged it. Evidence having tieen given, the Magistrates said tney had not the slightest doubt about the ring having been stolen bytheg))). It was very sad case fo>- mother | and daughter thus to be tried together, and us; there was nothing previously known against them they would deal as leniently with them as possible, and inflict a fine of 20s. and costs each, or four- teen days' imprisonment with hard labour.

FACTION FIGIJTS AT MERTHYR, At Jderthyr Poljce-court on Monday Thomas Connor, Dermis Connoily, John Finn, John Sweeny, I Dennis Sullivan, John Marshall, Hugh Vaughan, Dvi4 Vaughan, and John Thomas were sum- moned for riotously jissembling together at Pont- siorehouse, Mertliyr, on the 21st 01 June. These sumiponses arose out of a series pf taction fights between Welsh and Irish, which culminated on the day mentioned in a serious disturbance, in the course of which there was a sharp interchange of stories, and several persons engaged in the melee were more or less injured. Mr. J. Plews and Mr. T. Phillips appeared for the various defendants. The cases against Connor and Sullivan were with- drawn, and the other men were each bound over to keep the pence for six months in their own recognisances in £10, and directed to pay 8s. 2d. 9°sM.