Weekly Mail

NEWPORT. ACCIDENT AT THE BISCUIT WORKS.—On Saturday night a youth employed at the biscuit works at Pill had his arm severely injured by the machinery. He was taken to the Infirmary. It is hoped his arm will be saved, but there was great doubt about it on Sunday. THE CONSERVATIVE FETE IN TREDEGAR PARK.—As the time draws near for holding this fete public interest is increasing therein, both for the event itself and the increasing conviction that Conser- vative principles are coming more bodily to the front. The gathering on August Bank Holiday will be noteworthy as a fete and demonstration. [t will afford amusement, and, better still, instruc- tion for after dinner several practised speakers will appear and have an abundance of material for telling speeches. The meeting cannot fail to be interesting. THR ALEXANDRA DOCK BILL.—This Bill has been removed from the group in which it was placed last week, and added to that in which the Bute Dock Hill stands. By this change there is no like- lihood of the Alexandra Bill getting into com- mittee this week. It will no doubt be a great ad- vantage to all parties concerned that the two Bills, which are on all fours in their main features, should be dealt with by the same committee. PROPOSED TRANSFER OF A CORPORATION LICENCE. —Wednesday was a day for the transfer of licences. There were on the bench Messrs. R. F. Woollett, R. G. Cullum, J. S. Stone, J. Murphy, M. Brewer, J. R. Jacob, and T. P. Wansbrough. Two ordinary transfers were granted, and it was expected that Mr. John Hyndman would again apply for the transfer of the licence of the Bunch of Grapes, Skinner-street, to a house in Barnardtown. It will be remembered that the corporation had two licences at their disposal when the property for the new street was purchased. The licence of the Bunch of Grapes was bought by Mr. Hyndman for £220. At a previous sessions both the Bunch of Grapes and Nmill's Ark licences were sought to be transferred—the latter to a house on the Marshes-road, which was absolutely refused; but the Bunch of Grapes was allowed to stand over, as the bench was divided. Now Mr. Hyndman's application was opposed by Mr. G. H. Llewellyn, for the Blue Ribbon Army; Mr. G. Batchelor, for the school board, who have a large school near the place to which it was proposed to transfer the licence and Mr. T. H. Parker, for 306 out of 346 householders in Barnardtown.—The Clerk to the Justices said he had received a note from Mr. Hyndman, stating that he intended to postpone his application. The Chairman: Oh, well, then, of course it does not come before the court. The Clerk: I was only desirous that the court might see that there was a formidable opposition present. Mr. Llewellyn said that, perhaps, before the court decided on the question of adjournment The Chairman: There is nothing before the court, and we cannot hear you.—Mr. Parker asked for costs, but the Clerk said the magistrates had no power to grant costs.

CAERLEON. THE TIN WORKS.—Rumours are afloat that these works will be re-started in September next, by a Swansea firm. It will be a good thing for the owners of houses if the rumour proves true. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Boddington in the chair. Since the last meeting, £ 49 16s. 9d. had been paid in on the rate account. Mr. D. W. Jenkins, whose seat was vacant through long absence, was re- elected, having signified his willingness to accept office again. On the recommendation of the sur- veyor, tenders for limestone will be called for. The medical officer, Dr. A. E. Davies, reported that during the past month there had been a few cases of measles in the district, but the disease had sub- sided. ENDOWED SCHOOLS.—On Tuesday evening the prizes were distributed at these schools by Mrs. P. J. Mitchell, in the presence of Canon Edwards and a number of ladies and gentlemen. The prizes were awarded for examination in Scriptural sub- jects, by the diocesan inspector. The report of the inspector showed that in the infant school 77 passed out of 80 presented, and the department was classed "excellent." In the girls' school 89 passed out of 101 presented, and classed excel- lent." The boys' department passed 45 out of 74 presented, and was classed "very fair." The prizes were provided out of £20 granted from the charity annually.

SWANSEA. THE BATHING FATALITY AT LANG LAND.—On Friday week Mr. Gaskoin, deputy-coroner, held an inquest at the Villiers' Arms, Hafod, on the body of James Jones, fourteen years of age, who was drowned whilst bathing on the previous day at Langland Bay. The facts of the case have already been given. After hearing the evidence the jury returned a verdict that the deceased was acciden- tally drowned. THE RE-OPENING OF WIND-STREET STATION.—A meeting of the tradesmen who formed a com- mittee in 1880 to agitate for the re-opening of Wind-street Railway Station was held at the Castle Hotel on Friday evening. Mr. H. Maliphant pre- sided, and in the course of his remarks said he had been favoured with two or three interviews with Mr. Dillwyn, M.P., who had given him to under- stand that the Wind-street Station would be opened again, but the people of Swansea must have patience until the convenient time came. On the motion of Mr. Philip Jenkins, seconded by Mr. D. C. Jones, the following resolution was adoptedThat this committee resolve to call ) he attention of the directors of the Great Western Railway Company to the promise made to a depu- tation in 1880; that the reasons urged at that time for the re-opening ofWind-street Station have materially increased by the opening of the Prince of Wales Dock, by contemplated develop- ment of the Swansea coal trade, and the growing importance of the Neath section of the Great Western Railway as a direct route northwards; that the feeling in and around Swansea is increas- ing in favour of immediate action in reference to the re-opening of Wind-street Station and it is, consequently, respectfully urged that the directors will give the matter early attention." ANOTHER Boy DROWNED.—Another case of drowning has occurred at Swansea, this time at the North Dock. On Saturday a lad named Harman Fisher Watson, eight years old, 13, Powell-street, was playing at the dock with several other boys, when he fell into the wu-fcer and was drowned before assistance could be rendered. On Monday Mr. Edward Strick held an inquest at the Glamorgan Hotel on the body. There was no evidence to show how the deceased got into the water, and the jury gave a verdict of Accidentally drowned." This is the fourth boy who has been drowned at Swansea during the past week. SHOCKINS DEATH OF A BOY.—Mr. Edward Strick, coroner, held an inquest at the Dulais Glen Hotel, Pontardulais, on Monday, touching tho death of a boy named David John Hughes, eight years old, who was killed on the Great Western Railway. From the evidence adduced it appeared that on Friday last the deceased was picking up coal in the Great Western Railway yard at Pontardulais. At the time an engine was shunting some trucks into a siding, when one of the trucks laden with coal knocked the unfortunate lad down and ran over him, cutting off both legs. He was conveyed home, and Dr. Griffiths, Pontardulais, sent for, but the deceased died in the course of three hours after the accident. The jury found a verdict of Acci- dental death." DEATH IN SWANSEA GAOL.—On Monday after- noon Mr. Edward Strick held an inquiry into the death of James Dolan, 67 years of age, a prisoner confined in her Majesty's gaol at Swansea.. The inquest was held at the prison. From the state- ment of one of the warders it appeared that the deceased entered the gaol in September last to serve a term of twelve months' imprironment for some offence that he had committed. Being some- what feeble he was not put to hard labour, and, under the orders of the doctor, he was placed in the hospital. The patient frequently complained of pains in the bowels, and the doctor was in constant attendance. On Sunday, however, the man died of dropsy. He had been much given to drink, and had on several occasions been convicted and sent to prison. After hearing the evidence the jury returned a verdict of Death from natural causes." THE WORKING MEN's CLUB.—TWe statement of accounts of the above institution, just issued, again shows a satisfactory result of the working of the half year ending June 30. The receipts were: By building fund account and interest, JE134 19s.; balance at bank, January 1, £47 8s. 8d.; cash in hands of secretary and stewards, £10 3s. 2d.; members' subscriptions, J659 8s. 8d. entrance fees and cards, £6 10s. 8d.; games—billiards, £86 Is. 6d., skittles, £14 2s. 7d.; refreshments, jE232 12s. 2d.; rent of lodge-room, jM 10s.; library account, £9 16s. 5d.; sundries, 13s. 6d.; total, £608 6s. 4d. The expenditure for the same period was: To establishment expenses, £16 6s. 2d. current expenses (including secretary's salary. £10; steward's wages, jE31 15s.; billiard atten- dant's wages, £69s. 6d.; and rent, £50). JE152 9s. 2d. billiards, skittles, and cards, £23 7s. 2d.; refresh- ments, tobacco, cigars, glasses, &c., m98 6a. 7d.; newspapers, £12 8s. 9d.; new books for library, £8 13s. 3d.; donation to cricket club, £5; trans- ferred to library fund, £ 5 0s. 6d.; re-binding aru; repairing books, £1 2s. 2d.; balance in perm; bank, £ 9 7s. 9d. buildixur fund amount, £ 13419a.. balance at bank and in hands of secretary and I steward, JE39 5s. 10d.; total, £608 68. 4d. The ac- counts have been examined by Messrs. Evan Cropper and David Gwynn, and proved to be correct. DEATH FROM A SCALD.—An inquest was held at the Builders' Arms, before Mr. Strick, coroner, on Wednesday, concerning the death of a child, two years and three months old. On Tuesday week the deceased, named Ernest Argent, residing with his parents at Wyndham-street, was scalded on the arm with boiling water, which resulted in his death on Tuesday. The jury found a verdict of "Accidental death." CITY GUILDS EXAMINATIONS.—The results of these examinations have just been published, and the following is a complete list ot successful students examined at the Rutland-street. Board School-room on the 24th of May:—Mechanical Engineering.— Second division pass list: John Davies, Thomas Davies, William D. Roberts, Thomas Teague, David Walters, David Williams, Philip Williams, and William Williams. Gas Manufacture. —Second division pass list: W.H.Bond. Taming of leather.—Second division pass list: J. Jones Guppy, Electro-Metallnrgif.—Honours division: Medallist, prizeman, and first in order of merit, John Innes. Mine Surveying.—Second division pass list: David James.

ABERAVON. SUICIDE.—John John, hanlier, about 45 years of age, committed suicide on Monday morning be- tween seven and eight o'clock by hanging himself in the stable. Dr. Griffiths was promptly on the spot, but found life extinct. The unhappy man had been seen about ten minutes previously. About fifteen years ago he attempted to do the same thing. A SMART TRICK.—County court proceedings have been threatened by a local outfitter against a person holding a respectable position, who, in the absence of the former, obtained from his assistant the name of the London house with which he dealt, and wrote to them for a suit of clothes, which were supplied him at first cost. What form the action will eventually take is as yet only a matter of conjecture.

ABERAYRON. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday night an old and respected inhabitant named Owen James (Allty- graig) died very suddenly. Before going to bed he was in his usual health and spirits. During the night his wife was awakened by some words he muttered, and found that he was dead. ILL-FEELING AMONGST FISHERMEN.—The Aeron this year abounds in salmon, and owing to the energy of Dr. Williams, Messrs, Phillips, Preston, and a few others illegal killing of salmon in the weir has been put down, and all who are fond of fair and honest fishing have taken out salmon licences. To their disappointment a portion of the river which has been open from time immemorial has been closed against all but a favoured few. This step has caused much ill-feel- ing amongst lovers of the gentle art, and it is maintained with some acrimony that to preserve a river is not to monopolise it.

ABERCARN. THE KNIFT USED IN A QUARREL.—Whilst return- ing on Monday evening from the fete and gala at Blackwood a young man named Marsh was stabbed above the hip, near the Red Lion Inn, Cwmdows, by George Clark, a labourer, residing at Abercarn. It seemed that a number of young men attacked and abused one Rossiter, a companion of Clark, and that the latter in defending himself and his friend used his pocket knife. Clark surrendered himself to Police-constable O'Donnell, and was taken to Blackwood police-station to await his trial.

BETTWS. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Monday Mrs. Emerson, of Brvngarw, gave the above school a treat. Tea and cake were provided, and the children thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Air. and Mrs. Emerson.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.— A weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, when Mr. James Barrow presided. A letter from Dr. Phillips asking for leave of absence for a short time,4 and naming Dr. Samuel Wallace as his deputy to act during his absence was read. Some of the guardians complained that Dr. Phillips had gone away from his district be- fore he had received the permission of the board. After considerable discussion the permission asked for was granted. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board giving the guardians permission to appoint a vacci- nation officer temporarily for Maesteg, and it was resolved that such appointment be pro- ceeded with. The applications which had been received for the permanent appointment in answer to an advertisement issued some time ago were opened. It was eventually resolved that Mr. Richard Thomas, jun., Pantynawel. Llangeinor, be appointed temporarily. Evan Thomas, Church- street, Bridgend, was appointed gardener at the cottage homes at 18s. per week. SALES OF PROPERTY.—An important sale of pro- perty was conducted at the Wyndham Arms Hotel on Saturday, by Mr. George Jones, of the firm of Messrs. R. Jones and Son, Pencoed. The first lot consisted of Ton Bach, Pencoed, with fifteen acres of land, now in the occupation of Mr. R. Jones. This was knocked down to Mr. David David, Llwyniwrch, for £1,225. The second lot com- prised the farmhouse called Tydraw, and about 25 acres of land. This was bought by the tenant,Mrs John for £1,290. Mr. Alexander (Messrs. Stephen- son and Alexander), Cardiff, sold at the same place on Saturday, the Griffin Hotel, Ogmore Valley, a leasehold double-licensed house, to Mr. Watsontof Cardiff, for JE470.

BRYNMAWR. FIRE AT GARN VACH.—On Monday evening a house owned and occupied by one Moses Evans was discovered in flames. It appears he was pre- paring some coal tar for use on the premises, and was in the act of carrying it through the kitchen when he fell. The tar ignited and the furniture was soon in a blaze. The son-in-law of the owner, who resides with him, was washing himself after his day's work in a neighbouring colliery, and had to escape naked. With the help of some masons, who climbed to the roof and poured water through the chimneys, and also with the assistance of a number of willing helpers, the fire was at last got under. Not, however, until the whole of the furniture on the ground floor was consumed. Much damage was done to the building. The loss is estimated at about £60. Much sympathy is felt for Evans, and a subscription is talked of to help him restore the furniture and books bought with his hard- earned savings.

BLACKWOOD. PROPOSED ANNUAL FAIRS.—A meeting was held at the Butchers' Arms, Blackwood, to consider the desirability of holding annual fairs at Blackwood. There was a large number of influential farmers present. It was resolved to hold four fairs in the year, and the meeting was adjourned for a fortnight in order to fix upon the most suitable dates. It may be said that Blackwood is an exceptionally good place for holding fairs—being the centre of an agricultural district, very accessible, and there are no fairs held in the immediate neighbourhood, which is a great drawback, and keenly felt by the farmers. Moreover, at Tredegar Junction, distant only one mile, there is every facility for trucking cattle, &c. It is to be hoped that the movement will receive due attention and support. REVIVING THE FAIRS.—A very numerous and in- fluential meeting of the local farmers, graziers, and dealers was held at the Butchers' Arms Hotel on Friday evening to take into consideration the ques- tion of re-establishing quarterly cattle fairs at Blackwood. Formerly there were four fairs held here annually. Of late years they have fallen off entirely. It was agreed that this was the most suitable place for holding fairs, it being most central for the districts of Sedwas, Gelligaer, Llan- fabon, Crumlin, Newbridge (Mon.), Bargoed, and Bedwellty. There is every facility for sending cattle away by railway and also at Tredegar Junc- tion. The'meeting decided to re-start the fairs. GRAND FETE.—The Blackwood district of the In- dependent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) had a fete and gala at Blackwood on Monday for the benefit of Lodge "Prosperity (No. 554), held at the Carpenters' Arms Hotel, and which stands in great and urgent need of financial help. The fete, which was under the patronage of the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., Captain E. D. Williams (Maesyr- hyddyd), Dr. J. D. James (Myrtle Grove), Mr. T. Walton, Grand Master of the Manchester Unity, Blackwood District of Oddfellows, and others, was held on the, space in front of the Drill-hall and the adjoining field, by the kind permission of Captain E. D. Williams and Mr. W. Griffiths, of Bryncynon. Special trains were run upon the local railways to enable visitors to attend, and although the morning was showery and wild, towards midday it cleared up fine, and Old Sol eent forth his cheering rays, and real Queen's weather prevailed during the afternoon, making matters out of doors delightful. The whole neighbourhood was en fete, the inhabi- tants turning out en masse, and the day will long be remembered as a red letter day in the annals of the neighbourhood. A lengthy programme of amusements was carried out by Mr. A. Mont- gomery, of Liverpool-road, London, the well- known public caterer at fetes of this kind,'and great credit is due to him for providing such capital comedians, acrobats, and singing and dancing. Mr. Roberts' (Cardiff) String Band occupied the platform. Some capital rustic sports and dancing were also indulged in.

OAERPIiJLLY. A SUCCESSFUL HARPIST.—On Saturday, the 22nd inst., Walter T. Barker, the youthful prize harpist, was awarded at the Royal Academy of Music a certificate of merit (which is the highest honour given at the R.A.M) for harp playing, and also a bronze medal for harmony. In 1881 he received the silver medal, and in 1880 the bronze medal at the same institution for harp playing.

CHEPSTOW. BOAUD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. H. Æ. Seys presided at the weekly meeting of this board on Saturday. The master's weekly report showed that there were 112 paupers in the house, against 113 the previous week, and 136 the corresponding week of last year. The relieving officer's accounts showed the out-door relief during the week had been JE54 4s. 8d. With regard to the mode of dealing with vagrants, it was stated by the chairman that in the course of a conversation with Mr. Bircham, the Government Inspector, the latter had explained to him the method adopted at the Cardiff Union in the treatment of casual paupers, with regard to their accommodation, and the work of stone breaking, and after some conversation it was con. sidered that one of the guardians should be deputed to visit the Cardiff Workhouse with the view cf investigating the system in force there, and prepare an estimate of the probable cost of the adoption of the same system in this union, and Mr. Thomas Griffiths consented to visit Cardiff and go into the matter, and report to the next meeting. At the request of Mr. Griffiths, Mr. Tomlinson, the new master, who has just entered upon his duties, was called before the board and inter- rogated as to the condition in which he found, assumption of the m&nagQpient, "*tbe house, and his replies were to the effect that tlw I books and accounts had been excellently kept by J the late Mr. Hartland, the former master, and that he had every reason to be perfectly satisfied with the condition of the house, the stores, and the stock, and that as far as he could see at present the system of the employment of labour in the house was satisfactory. Trn master was instructed to make an inventory of all the articles, the pro- perty of the board, in and about the house.

CILOENNIN (CARDIGANSHIRE). THE NEW VICAR.—On Sunday the newly- appointed vicar, the Rev. Thomas Jones, read him- self in and officiated for the first time at the Churches of Cilcennin and Llanbadarn Trefeglws, in the presence of large congregations. The Rev. Henry Morgan, rural dean, took part in the ser- vices" The new vicar finished his course at St. David's College in 1874. and was at the time of his appointment curate of Llandefeilog. Both livings are in the gift of the Bishop of St. David's, and are together of the net value of £143, with house and seven acres of glebe, the population of both parishes being 1.519. The longevity of the vicars of these parishes is remarkable, for, with the ex- ception of the late vicar, whose ministry lasted onlv eight years, there have b^^n only three changes in the parish for the last 150 years.

DOWLAIK. THS FIREMEN'S EXCURSION.—The members of the Dowlais Firemen's Society had their annual excur- sion to Swansea on Saturday last. Nearly 2.000 persons left by train, returning about nine o'clock.

HAVERFORDWEST. TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON.—The pass lists of the local examiners in elementary musical knowledge, held on June 16, have just been issued. The fol- lowing candidates from the Haverfordwest Centre have duly satisfied the examiners:—Senior Pivt- sion: Miss S. J. White, Miss Saies' Musical Academy Miss E. M. John, ditto; Mr. W. Spurrell, private "study. Junior Division: First class honours — Mr. W. R. Thomas, Miss Saies' Musical Acadmy. Second class honours- Miss M. L. Jones, Goat-street College (Misses Llewellin). Third class honours-Miss F. G. Harwood, Goat-street College. The next examina- tion will be held in June, 1883. Full particulars may be obtained from the hon local secretary, Mr. F. R. Greenish, Haverfordwest.

LLANGAN. LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW CHANCEL.—The work of the restoration of Llangan Church has been commenced for some time vet. owing to the unfavourable weather, the laying of the corner stone of the intended chancel had been put off till last Friday week. At two p.m. an improvised Church Service was gone through by the vicar and the choir. Then, in the unavoidable absence of her mother, Miss Thomas, of Parke, stepped forward and performed the interesting ceremony, using the following appropriate words: —" We lay this stone in the name of the Pather,and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost." The remaining portion of the service was then proceeded with, and the vicar addressed the audience. Hymn 394 ("Ancient and Modern"), "0 Lord of Hosts," &c., was then sung. and the Benediction pronounced. The vicar, churchwardens, and building committee beg to appeal to the benevolent public for help. Subscriptions have been promised to the amount of £300. Another £100 is required to carry out the undertaking. Llangan is only a small poor agricultural parish, with the landowners non- resident.

LLANDILO. VOLUNTEER PARADE.—On Sunday morning the Llandilo Company of the 1st Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers assembled in full dress at the Drill-hall, and then marched, headed by the band, to the Parish Church. The Rev. Lewis Price, chaplain to the corps, preached an appropriate sermon for the occasion. REGISTRATION OF EXPLOSIVES.;—The annual ses- sion for the registration and re-registration of pre- mises and stores for the sale of gunpowder and petroleum was held at the Sliire-hall on Saturday. the presiding magistrates being Captain L. E. Lewis, Mr. D. Pugh, and Mr. W. Buisson. A large number of applications were made and granted. DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.—Lieutenant Sir James W. Drummond, Bart., arrived at Ins seat, Edwins- ford, Llandilo, on Tuesday evening from Cork, Ire- land. Sir James has been stationed for some time in Ireland with his regiment, the Grenadier Guards, and is now under orders for Egypt.

LLANIDLOES. BANGOR CATHEDRAI The vacant canonry at Bangor has been conferred on the Rev. Thomas Williams, M.A., vicar of Llanidloes. THE LIBERALS AND THE PREMIER.—A meeting of the Llanidloes Liberal Club was held on Satur- day evening, for the purpose of electing a new president, and passing a vote of confidence in the Government. The former president having re- signed for some reason unknown to the public, Mr.D. F. Rees proposed Mr. L. Smout as president. The proposition was seconded and carried unani- mously. Mr. Smout accepted the office after mnch hesitation. Mr. J. E. Jones, the hon. secretary of the club, then proposed, "That whilst regretting the withdrawal of the Hon. John Bright from the Ministry, the members of the Llanidloes Libera) Club desire to express their unabated confidence in her Majesty's Government, more particularly with reference to their Egyptian policy and thev sincerely hope that her Majesty's Government will succeed in establishing order and good government in the place of the disorder and anarchy that now reign in that country." The mover of the resolu- tion, in doing so, is reported to have said that, although he did not believe in wars like the one they were engaged in, he had implicit confidence that Mr. Gladstone, after such a noble career, could not do wrong, and might be trusted. The resolu- tion was enthusiastically received, and a copy is to be sent to Mr. Gladstone.

LLANTRISANT. FUNERAL OF A MINISTER.—On Monday afternoon the funeral of the Rev. William Davies, Gamnistic Methodist minister, took place at the Kvmdda Burial Ground, near the town. A large number of ministers and lay friends attended.

LLANELLY. SCHOOL BOARD.—An adjourned meeting of the members of the above board was held on Tuesday, Mr. W. Rosser, J.P., presiding, there being also present Messrs. Henry Rees, R. Maclaran, and H. Wilkins. The accounts for the past half-year were presented, examined, and passed. Tenders for the supply of school books for the year were received from the Educational Supply Association, £279 2s. 6d.; Thomas Murby, £283 17s. Id.; Moffat Page, and Co., £286 Sa. 9d.; and W. Davies Llanelly, JE294 8s. 5d.. The first tender wjs accepted. On the motion of Captain H. Rees, seconded by Mr. R. Mac-laren, Mr. W. Fiske, the newly-appointed manager of the London and Pro- vincial Bank, was appointed treasurer, in the place of the late Mr. Roderick. A statement showing that the sum of £1,164 14s. 9d. was required for the ensuing year was presented by the clerk, and accordingly a precept was drawn upon the over- seers of the poor for jE823 10s., expenses for the half-year ending the 29th of September next. This is equal to a rate of 5d. in the £ and is JE100 less than the amount called for the corresponding period of last year.

LLANDYSSUL. EXCITJNG FOOT RACE.—A match between two well-known pedestrians was decided on Mr. Jack's ground on Friday evening. The pedestrians were W. Donne and D. Jones, both residing at LIandya- sul. The distance was 160 yards, and Donne gave his opponent eight yards start. Several hundred of spectators attended. The signal for starting was given by Mr.Tomney, of Wilkshead Hotel, and an excellent start was effected, but before the hundred yards was covered Donne passed his man, and won easily by three yards.

LAMPETER. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At a meeting of the guardians of this union held at the board room on Friday last there were present Mr. William Jones, Llwyngroes (chairman), and a good attendance of members from the several parishes of the union. The out-relief for Lampeter district for the past fortnight was £30 19s. M., and Llanwenog district £36 lis. 6d., and the number of paupers in the house was only thirteen.

LLANDRTNDOD WELLS. TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION.—On Tuesday one of the most successful temperance demonstrations in connection with the Reehabites, Good Templars. and Blue Ribbon Army ever held in this district took place here. In the morning the annual dis- trict meeting of the Rechabite Friendly Society in the counties of Hereford and Radnor was held in the Congregational Vestry, under the presidency of Mr. T. Davies, D.D.R. The election of officers for 1882-3 resulted thus:—D.C.R., Mr. T. Davies. D.D.R., Mr. J. Bowen D.Sec., Mr. G. H. Gooding; D.Tr., Mr. H. Tolley; P.D.C.R., Mr. J. Lloyd. After an adjournment for luncheon a lengthy proces- sion was formed, headed by the Llandrin- dod brass band, and composed of mem- bers of various temperance organisations. A temperance sermon was subsequently preached in the Methodist Chapel by the Rev. H. V. Thomas (Builth) to a crowded congregation. Tea was also provided in the assembly-room at 3.30, when a large number sat down. In the evening a crowded public meeting was held in the Congre- gational Chapel, presided over by the Rev. Pro- fessor Rowlands (Brocon Memorial College), in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Evans Williams, M.P., and addresses were also delivered by the Revs. T. Phillips, H. V. Thomas, Builth; P. W. Jones, Penyrgroes; W. Evans, M.A., Pembroke Dock; and Mr. G. H. Gooding, D. Sec., Hereford. The pro- ceedings throughout were most successful.

MERTIIYR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. R. H. Rhys presided at the weekly meeting of this board on Saturday. The out-door relief during the past week was re- ported to have been as follows :—Aberdare, £64 Ie. 9d.; Gelligaer, dE20 9s. 8d. Merthyr Upper, £60 13s. 3d.; Merthyr Lower, £52 10s. 3d.; non-settled, JEl Is. 6d. j total, jE198 16s. 4d. The superintendent reported that there were 141 children in the school (116 receiving industrial training), as compared with 124 in the correspond- ing week of last year. In the workhouse there were 208 inmates, as against 201. There had been six applications, making fifteen ordered in last week, and two came in from those orders during the week. The usual leave of absence was granted to the medical officer of the house, Dr. Ward. LOCAL BOARD OF HJBALTH.—On Tuesday an ad- journed meeting of this board was hold to open tenders for the repair of the Pentwvn Reservoir Embankment. There were present Messrs. George Martin (chairman), W. Bell, Wm. Jones, Thomas Jones, Henry Evans, Wm. Harris, jun., John Jep. kins, Henry Hansard, John Gabe, and David Davies (Glebeland). Tenders were opened from the follow- ing .—John Jepson, Cathays, Cardiff; R. Aberdare; John West and Song, Ebbw Vale, John Pickthall and Sons; Joseph B, Fowler, pridd; Thomas Taylor, Pontypridd; Å. Suthef. land, Cefn; John Jongs* vl&miaot, Mftvfcbv? > £ enj%m|a Par&a. Martliyr, and William ^rynmawr. The tender of Messrs. Pickthall was the lowest, and the feeling ot the board was in favour of its acceptance provided substantial sureties were forthcoming. In order that in- quiries might be made the board again adjourned until Saturday-

MAESTEG. LLANGYNWYD BURIAL BOARD.—An ordinary meeting was held on Friday evening, Mr. J. H. Thoma-s presidine. The Clerk stated that he and Mr. Roberts handed the cheque to Mr. Stockwood, solicitor, Bridgend, in payment of his account, and he received from the solicitor, and now deposited on the table, various documents referring to the purchase of the land on the Rrithdir fora cemetery. The seal of the board was affixed to the contract of Mr. Evan Evans for the erection of a Lychgate Chapel for the sum of £ 11919s.6d. on the cemetery ground. The members expressed their dissatisfac- tion in regard to the very slow progress made in various works pertaining to the formation of the cemetery. On the motion of Mr. J. Williams, the clerk was instructed to write to the surveyor and to Messrs. Evans and J. Jones to hasten the com- pletion of the contracts. A committee, con-1 sisting of the members present and the chairman, was appointed to inspect the works. Mr. J. H. Thomas put in notice of motion to the effect that at the next meeting he would move that the accounts of the board be made to the end of March in each year, instead of the 20th of November, and also that the audit be in April.

MONMOUTH. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, by Mr. E. D. Batt. on Saturday touching the death of Wrn. Powell, a miller, aged 39 years, the eldest son of Mrs.! Powell, of Trelocka. who was thrown out of a cart on June 26. between Mitcheltroy and the Red House Farm, and seriously injured. He was taken to Monmouth Hospital, where his leg had to be amputated twice, mortification having set in after the first operation. Death, however, supervened in spite of the assiduous attention paid to him. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved family, who are much respected in the town and neighbourhood. SATE OF CHIPPENHAM MEAD AFTERMATH.—The aftermath of Chippenham, about 45 acres, from August 2 to February 2,1883, was put up for sale by public auction by Messrs. Morris, Cooper, and Morris, in the jury-room on Monday. Councillor John Thomas and Mr. T. R. Oakley (town-clerk) represented the corporation. There was a small attendance, and the ball was set rolling by Mr. E. Lewis, butcher, Monnow-street, bidding £20. After competition it was knocked down to Mr. Lewis for £37. the corporation to pay all rates and taxes.

MORRISTON. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Sunday evening a man named David Evans, aged 44 years, was killed at the Penrhiwfelen Colliery by a fall of coal, a lump of which knocked him on the head. killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and one child.

NEW QUAY. HXRBOUR COMPANY.—The annual meeting of this company was held at the Black Lion Hotel, New Quay, on Monday last. Present: Captain Jordan, Captain Longcroft, Mr. Gwinnet Tyler, and other shareholders. Captain Jordan was voted to the chair, and, after some prelimi- naries had been gone through, Mr. T. E. Davies, the clerk to the company, read the balance sheet, and produced vouchers for the year ending the 30th June last, by which it appeared that the company were in a position to declare a dividend of 5s. per share. After this the tolls and dues were put up for letting for the ensuing year, by public auction, by Mr. T. G. Griffiths, of Cardigan, but as the offers made did not reach the reserved amount they were retained by the company. Mr. Griffith Griffiihs was re- appointed harbour master and collector for the ytjar.

PEMBROKE DOCK. COUNCIL MEETING.—On Tuesday afternoon a special meeting of the council was held in the Council Chamber; Mr. Alderman Trewent pre- sided in the absence of the mayor through indis- position. The meeting was convened to consider the desirability or otherwise of appointing an engineer for the Pembroke Waterworks, and after a long discussion the question was deferred till next meeting. The agreement of lease for a field at Pembroke in which to hold a cattle market was accepted by the council, which concluded the hnsiness.

1 NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. The London Gazette of July 14 contains a full description of the boundaries of the new parish of Newbridge-on-Wye, formed of Llysdinam hamlet and part of Llanyre, for which the church of All Saints' is being built. The Bishop of St. David's has presented the Rev. John Edward Lloyd to the in- cumbency.

PONTARDULAIS. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday afternoon a shock- ing accident occurred at Pontardulais Station, OIl the siding of the London and North Western Rail- way, to a little boy named David John Hughes, eight years of age, stepson of Mr. Gomer, Tyny- hone. It seems that the unfortunate little lad was on the siding when a truck of coal, which was being shunted to the Glamorgan Tin-plate Works, knocked him down, and the wheels passed over his legs, almost severing one under the knee, and the other was most frightfully mangled from the thigh dawn. The poor sufferer was promptly attended to by Dr. Griffiths, who also sent at once to Llanelly for the assistance of Dr. Buckley, but the poor litt.le fellow died from the shock before the latter arrived. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Monday evening last, about eight o'clock, whilst Mr. William Thomas, of Tyr- gwaidd, Llanedy, farmer, together with two others, was making hay on his own farm, he fell down and expired in a few seconds. The deceased was much respected in the neighbourhood. He has left a widow and three small children.

PONTYPRIDD. FORESTERS' FETE.—On Monday the Foresters' annual fete in aid of the orphan and widows' fund of the order took place in Ynvsangharad Fields, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Gordon Lenox. The memberf, dressed in gala costumes and accom- panied by the Penrhiwfer and Porth Brass Bands, pussed in procession from Trallwng through the town and Treforest. A great many of the members were on horseback, and at their head rode Mr. George Penn, sen., and Mr. Charles Penn. There were two vehicles dressed with branches of oak. In these vehicles rode orphans and widows, under the charge of Mr. Samuel Hughes in the costume of Robin Hood. Other historical and mythological characters wore re- presented in the procession. The rest of the day was devoted to rustic sports of various kind? in the fields. Admission to the fiolds was by shilling tickets, and the ffete appeared to be well patronined. In the evening there was a grand display of fire works. I ACTION AGAINST A BILL OF SALE HOLDER.—At the county court on Monday, Thomas Thomas, canal carrier, sued Mr. Lorie, Penygraig, money- lender, for goods taken away by him be- longing to plaintiff, which had been seized at Denia Lock under a bill of sale from a man named James Jones, and which had been entrusted to Jones by plaintiff to repair plaintiff's boats. Mr. Walter Morgan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. David Rosser for defendant. After a lengthy hearing judgment was given for plaintiff for jES with costs.

TREFOREST. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon Mr. Samuel Griffiths, Machine House, sustained a serious fall. He had climbed to the top of the wall of the Saron Burial Ground, when he slipped and tumbled to the railway beneath. Dr. Hunter was sent for, and found that Mr. Griffiths had sustained severe injuries to the ribs.

TREDEGAR. THE WORKS.—Some of the furnaces have been put in blast during the last fortnight, and the men are sanguine that they can find able and willing hands amongst the sons of the Cymru to set every department in full swing and maintain the same as long as the works are in existence. The steel works are progressing fairly well, considering the drawback caused bv the recent outbreak between the natives and Hibernians, 'the work of making blooms will not be long delayed, and the opening day will be one of general rejoicing in this valley.

WELSH ST. DONATT'S. INQUEST.—An inquest was held on Friday, at the Three Horse Shoes Inn (before Mr. E. B- Reece, coroner), on the body of a man unknown. which was found lying in a pool by the church. After hearing the facts of the case, as previously published in our columns, the jury returned a ver- dict of Found dead."

YSTRADG YNLAIS. RENT AUDIT.—Lord Tredegar's rent audit took place at the Castle Hotel, Cwmtwrch, on Tuesday. His lordship's agent (Colonel Justice) attended, accompanied by Mr. Edgar Thomas, of Brecon. A most excellentand sumptuous dinner was provided by the worthy host—Mr. Gravel. His lordship's health was drunk with three times three. The health of Colonel Justice was proposed, and, in responding, he alluded to a petition he had received from some of the tenants praying for a slight reduction in the rent owing to the very bad times the farmers had had to contend with of late years. The petition was duly forwarded to his lordship in London, who, in reply, regretted that he could not at present make an abatement, but would willingly make an allowance to any tenant who could show that he had actually sustained any loss. Mr. Thomas Evans, on behalf of the tenants, thanked Col. Justice for his kindness in forwarding the petition. Col. Justice, at the wish of the tenants, said he would again bring the matter under his lordship's notice.

GELLIGAERENDOWEDGRAMMAR SCHOOLS. A meeting of the governors of the Gelligaer Endowed Grammar Schools was held at Pengam on Friday afternoon. Mr. J. Lewis, J.P., presided, and there were also present the following governors:—The Rev. J. L. Meredith, M A., rector of Gelligaer; Mr. W. Reos, J.P., of Penwain Mr. L. D. Keen, of Cefn Heugoed; and the Rev. A. Davies, of Pontlottyn, Financial matters in con- nection with the Lewis Gelligaer Charity Schools took up some time- It was stated that the funds were increasing very satisfactorily. The proposal to erect a new cottage at a coet of £120 upon the site of the old ootiage at the lower part; of the Gelligaer Swrnmar School field, for Whwfe tewfew Wm s^anf=e4. tlHI lawest ef whieh On being »ut.va 1M to buildlfee tattpto wbe mas fifth was ..@@\4u,

CARDIFF. SATURDAY.—(Before Mr. G. Bird and Mr. J. Cory.)—Charge against Boys.—Percy Reed, 14, and Harry Cornish, 12, were charged with stealing two pieces of copper, worth 2s., the property of the Globe Foundry Company. John Chapman, the company's manager, identified the copper which was now produced, and said the prisoners were em- ployed by him at the works. The prisoners, who were apprehended by Bute Dock-con- stable William Price. had not been in trouble before, and the magistrates dismissed them with a caution on their undertaking to conduct themselves properly in future. Robbery f rom the Person.—Man* Powell was sent to gaol for 21 days with hard labour for having' stolen 2s. from the person of Evan Richards, a youth. The offence took place in the Boar's Head Inn. Canton, where a party of haymakers had assembled. Prisoner had been apprehended bv Inspector Lewis. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones and Alder- man D. Jones.)—Alleged Wounding by an Italian Oiyan-grinder.—Salvat.ino Phidas, an Italian organ- grinder, was charged with wounding Morris Rooke, a labourer. 13, Thomas-street, on Saturday night. Complainant stated that between ten and eleven o'clock he saw the prisoner and a young woman in Bute-terrace with a musical instrument. He gave the prisoner some coppers, and asked him to "play up." The woman pushed him, and he pushed her back. Thereupon the prisoner stabbed him several times, and ran away. The prisoner placed his hands over her eyes, and, as she believed, tried to kiss her. She pushed him away, and he tried to do it again. The prisoner told the complainant to leave the girl alone." but the complainant gave her a blow with his fist in her face. Prisoner then struck the complainant and went away, after which the latter followed him and upset the organ, which was now out of order in consequence. She saw no knife used. The prisoner was committed for trial to the assizes. Eefu- singto Quit.—Thomas Lewis, charged with refusing to quit the Pembroke Castle Inn. Great Frederick- street, was ordered to pay 5s. and costs. A Dis" orderly Woman.—Elizabeth Grandon, who had been seven times in the court previously, was now sent to gaol for one month with hard labour, at the in- stance of Police-constable Elliott, for being drunk and disorderly in Broadway. Assault cm the Police. —Joseph Tresyth, rigger, was charged with assault- ing Police-constable Pickett on Saturday, near the Mount Stuart Hotel, from which place he had been ejected by the officer. He was ordered to pay 20s. and costs. Assault on a Wife.—John Kirby was charged with assaulting his wife, Catherine, on the 18th inst. Complainant said the prisoner kicked and beat her about in the street. She bad, it appeared, often screened the prisoner before, and he was now sent to gaol for four months with hard labour. Bobheri/ at the Pocks.—Jeremiah M'Carthy was charged with stealing a railway chair, the property of the Marquess of Bute, at the top of the docks. He was sent to gaol for one month with tmrd labour. The Charlotte-street Wounding Case.—Winifred Dignan and Mary Evans were charged on remand with wounding George Thornton at 24-, Charlotte-street. Evidence was heard for the defence, and Evans was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour, and Dignan tor one month with hard labour. TUESDAY.—(Before Alderman T. Evans and Mr. J. W. Vachell.)—.Savage Assault on a Young Woman —James Donovan was charged with assaulting Catherine Edwards, a young woman, on Monday, I in the Tredegar Arms, Bute-terrace. The com- plainant said that she went into the public-house at midday, and called for a glass of beer, which, however, she never had. The prisoner, whom she did not knbw, attacked her without provocation, and beat her, she knew not what for. He then dragged her out and kicked her. She was black and blue all over her body. She supposed he must have mistaken her for someone else. The prisoner was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour, and the attention of the police was directed to the Tredegar Arms. A Canton Worthy.—Wiry Ann Williams, an old offender, was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour, at the instance of Police-constable Skyrme, for being drunk and dis- orderly in Canton on Monday. Unprovoked Assault. —Ann Edwards, an old offender, was charged with being disorderly, and with assaulting Miss Kate ¡ Leyshon, in High-street, on Monday. The com- plainant was assailed without giving any provoca- tion. She put up her bag to defend her face, and the prisoner tried to snatch her locket. A crowd collected, and the prisoner said she was hunted by a hundred swells with flowers in their button- holes," that she then went into a public-house for refuge, and the poor publican was afraid of his life." She was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour for being disorderly, and for one month with hard labour for the assauft. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones.)—Serious Assault on a Wife.—George Turner, said to be a pitwood labourer, was charged with wounding his wife at 16, Maria-street, where they lodged. Mr. M. Rees defended the prisoner. Complainant being unable to stand was accommodated with a seat. She gave evidence to the effect that on Sunday, the 17th inst., her husband came home at night and called her names. When he was eating his supper he threw a knife at her, and it struck her on the thigh. On the following night she was putting her hand into his pocket to ascertain what money he had. He observed her, and getting off the bed where he was lying he jumped on her and bit her lip, beating and kicking her all over her body. She had been ill ever since. Cross-examined by Mr. M. Rees: She was not in the habit of taking money from her husband's pocket or drinking with the landlady. The prisoner kept bad company, and did not properly maintain her. Emma Colly, the landlady of the house, said that on the 18th inst., she beatd a noise in the prisoner's room, and on going there she saw him beat and kick his wife. Dr. Wallace described the bruises which appeared on various parts of the complainant's body. The wound on the thigh was a small one. The magistrates decided to deal with the case summarily, and sent the prisoner to gaol for six months with hard labour. The Tram-cars and 'Puses Again,-Two men, Seahouse and Ash, the respective drivers of an omnibus and tram- car, were summoned by Inspector Tamblyn for furious driving in Bute-street, on the 18th in"t. The defendants were racing, and were going at a very high speed. They were each ordered to pay 20s. and costs, or, in default, fourteen days' im- prisonment*

LLANDAFF. MONDAY. — (Before Messrs. J. Watson and Co Thompson.)—Stealing Apples.—Benjamin Collins, John Allen, William Foster, Frederick Brewis, Jas. Monk,and Henry Parfit were charged with stealing apples, the property of Mr. Davies, on the 21st inst. Collins was fined 9s. and ordered to pay Is. damage, with the alternative of seven days' impri- sonment Foster was discharged in consideration of his having been locked up; and Brewis, Monk. and Parfit were each fined 5s. and ordered to pay Is. damage, with the alternative of seven days' im- prisonment.

PENARTH. MONDA Y. (Before- Mr. James Corbett and Captain Lee.)—Larceny—David Evans. 13, wae sentenced to ten days' imprisonment and five years' detention in a" reformatory for stealing f. gold earring.

NEWPORT. SATURDAY.—(Before Messrs. T. Gratrex, F. J. Hall, N. Rickards, and W, G. Cartwright.)— Theatrical Licence.—Samuel Noakes applied for a licence to conduct a theatre at Risca for two months. Granted. A BOIl Robbing his Father.— William Theobald was charged with stealing a shilling from his father at Pontymister, on Mon- day last. He stole it from a cupboard, and bought a knife and some cakes. One day's imprisonment and to be birched. Inf ringemnt of the Licensing Laws.—Titus Lewis, Henry Walden, and Maria Jones were summoned for being on licensed pre- mises during prohibited hours. Police-constable Ford stated that on Sunday, the &th inst., he visited the Carpenter's Arms, Maindee, at 11.12 p.m., and saw the landlord give a glass of spirits to Maria Jones. Lewis and Walden were in a room behind the bar, and had spirits before them. Mrs Jones was discharged, as she stated that she was in attendance on the landlady, who was not ex- pected to live. Lewis and Walden (who did not appear) were fined 5s. each.—Joseph Brown, St. Julian's Inn, Caerleon-road, was summoned for keeping his house open during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 16th inst. Police-constable Ford visited the house at 10.15 p.m. and found several men, some of whom were drinking beer which ap- peared to have been recently drawn. Defendant said the beer was drawn before ten o'clock, and as it was raining heavily he did not turn the men out. Fined 10s.—John Rees, White Hart, St Mellon's, was summoned for supplying intoxicants to a drunken man. Police-constable Hole proved the charge. To pay costs. MONDAY. — (Before the Mayor, Mr. T. P. Wansbrough, and Mr. H. R. Evans.).—A Street Braid.—James Griffiths, labourer, Newport, wa.« charged with being disorderly in South Market- street on Sunday night, and assaulting Henry Jenkins, chief officer of the Julia Merrit. Police- constable Kear said at eleven o'clock he was on duty in Dock-street and heard cries of Murder." He went to South Market-street and found Henry Jenkins smothered with blood, a.nd four men run- ning a way from him. He apprehended the pri- soner, who bAd no cap on. His cap was found where the scuffle had taken place. Henry Jenkins stated that he had been up town, and on his way to the dock he passed through South Market-street. Seeing a door open, he went in to light his pipe. A man was there, and he came out with him. It proved to be a orothel. Just as he had regained the street he was pounced upon by five men, who struck him very violently and bruised his eye. The prisoner was one of those who struck him. Prisoner denied the charge. He had been twice convicted of assaults. Fined 21s., or 21 days. A Fighting Wom.an.-8arah Sharp, a woman of ill-fame, was charged with fighting in Kear-street at 10.20 p.m. on Sunday. She stripped off a waterproof coat, and hat, and tucked up her sleeves to fight another woman. Fined 10s. 6d. or fourteen days. Assaults. —Edwin Dowdeswell, ticket collector &t the Great Western Station, was summoned for assaulting Philip Venn, a shoeblack. On Thursday last com- plainant went to the station with a female, and carried a baby. When he got to the station he asked defendant for a platform ticket. It was given him, and after he had talked a short time with the female he went to the defendant, who took hold of him bv the collar and threw him violently down. Then complainant !?ot up, and defendant threw him down again. Defendant's arm was greatly injured. Mrs. Walden, the female who engaged Venn, said defendant's conduct was very gross. He insulted her when *he spoije to him about his conduct. Pefondatat offored to pay complainant 8s. to jnak? it up The defence was that complainant abused him beesus* the tntf* to Cardiff did keep tltwj. Defendant cofiad lieary StaUter, aoothw oRee? <af the pany, wm fchnttvTO WN tMiM wifc!| keaa *4 tflw tod !*«<» t_- _.4 le. (/IJIIItt m fcYftawteWu _lit. aswnfctiBg tofo *dfe, (wall. Site was a very respectable-looking j Tfman, and had been tnaTried ten years. He had many t^ri-ies ill-treated her, and she wished to be I sepantpo' from him, and provided for by him. f'i!1ç.(I 20s., and bound over to keep the peace. I Pirl-ing c Pocket.—Mary Bennett was charged with stewing two florins from Abraham Phillips, at an ear!y hom on Sunday morning. Prosecutor did j not appear, and prisoner was discharged. tys/iling Coat.—Margaret Donovan, a gaunt-looking w,nr(,;n. was charged with stealing 491bs. of coal, the riT^perty of the Powell Duffryn Company, on Natnri.iy night. Prisoner is a not^rioiiB coal stefVr. She was three times ordered awav last w '\f\1:. There were several convictions against her. A month's hard labour. Selling Brea-f imtlont lFri,Ii'Hf'nry Beech Comley was summoned for sell'iv? bread without scales and weiyof.s on the It was a bov who was the bread on the day in question, and he told Inspector Jones that he knew nothing about wei i-hts. De- fendant now said the boy neglected his duty in not taking out the scales and weights. Fined 20s. and 8s. costs. and 8s. costs. WEDNESDAY.—Bo<W Messrs. R. F. Woollett, R. G. Cullum. a,nd M. R¡'pwf"î --4 Sec man's Claim, —The captain of the barque Inheritance was sum- moned by one of his crew, named Pratt, for eighteen days'pay, amounting to 335. Mr. R. P. Williams defended. The complainant shipped in London at £ 3 a month. When he got here he left the ship with four others, and now he sought to recover his wapes, alleging; that the captain dis- charged him. This was denied, and the captain proved thtt he was insubordinate during the run from London to Newport. Dismissed. ArtMi De- serter.—Theophilus Skinner, whose mother lives in Newport, was charged with deserting from the army, hie; regiment being now in Africa. He was remanded to Usk to await an escort. The bench 0 awarded 15s. to Sergeant Williams, who appre- hended the prisoner.—A number of drunken per- sons. and persons charged with assaults, were brought up, and dealt with in the usual way.

SWANSEA. SATURDAY.—(Before Messrs. J. T. Jenkin. A. T Marten, M. B. Williams, and J. G. Hall.)—Abusive Language.—Jane Williams, a married woman, re- siding at Rutland-place, was fined 15s., including costs, for using abusive language towards Marv Lawrence on the 13th inst. Charge of Assault.— Evan Davies summoned John John for an assault. Both parties live at Waunarllwydd. Complainant stated that he was quarrelling with another man in the Colliers' Arms public-house. They went out to fight, and he (complainant) was knocked down. While on the floor defendant came up and kicked him in the face, breaking his nose. Two witnesses gave evidence that they were present on the occa- I sion referred to, and denied that defendant did anything to complainant. The Bench thereupon dismissed the case. MONDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary, Alderman Davies, mayor; and Messrs. J. Buse and T. Cook Davies.)—Disorderly Prunfcards.—Samuel Williams, a young man, who had come by the excursion train from the Rhondda. Valley to Swansea on Saturday, was placed in the dock on a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Oxford- street, and was fined 10s. and costs.—Edward Morgan, another young man respectably connected, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly on the Lock-bridge on Saturday evening.—A married woman, named Katherine Jones, was fined Is. and costs for being guilty of similar conduct on Saturday In Dyvatty- street.—Mary Daltun, an unfortunate, was committed to prison for one calendar month for a like offence, a previous conviction having been proved against her.—John Davies, a labourer, pleaded guilty to a. charge of drunken- ness, and was fined 10s. and costs.—George Callard, confectioner, Goat-street, was charged with being drunk in Goat-street on Saturday. Defendant pleaded not guilty, but admitted lie was a little excited and elevated." In stating the case, Police- constable Chennev said that defendant had pre- viously turned his wife and family out of the house. Fined 10s. and costs. Charge of Stealing Nails.- Michael Sullivan, a boy residing at Greenhill, was charged with stealing a quantity of old nails fron the Cambrian Dry Dock, and was remanded pen- ding further inquiries. Alleged Theft from a Hawker. —D. Davies, labourer, 9, Tontine-street, was charged with stealing L2 10s. in gold, silver, and coppers, the property of John Cullen, hawker, at the Bunch of Grapes public-house, on Saturday. Complainant gave evidence to show that prisoner took the money out of his pocket in the public-house named. A witness named Thomas Somner stated that he saw complainant go into the back-yard of the public-house with two females, and on his return he accused defendant of stealing the money. Defendant told the con- stable who arrested him that complainant spent t2 in the Bunch of Grapes public-house. The Bench did not think the evidence was sufficient to com- mit defendant, for trial, and he was discharged. Defendant was then charged with damaging a cell in High-street police-station by breaking two win- dows. He was ordered to pay 10s. damages, in addition to a fine of jEl and costs. TUESDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary and Mr. Thomas Phillips.)—Juvenile Thift.-Micha.el Sulli- van, a boy of fifteen, Brynmelin-street, was brought up on remand charged with stealing a quantity of nails, the property" of Mr. Wm. Harris. Cambrian Dry Dock. Prisoner had been convicted of theft twice previously, and he was now com- mitted to prison for three months. Charge of Stealing Lead Pencils.—William Price, labourer 81, Madoc-street, and John Beer, labourer, 17 Flect-street, two youths, were charged with stealing a box, containing lead pencils, value 2s 6d, from th; shop of John Rattenburg, 14, Madoc-street. Evi- dence was given by complainant to show that pri- soners went into his house, Price bringing out a box which was under his arm. They then both walked away. The Bench adjourned the case till Thursday.

ABERGAVENNY. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. James Humfrey and Mr. Ashwin.)—Alleged, Perjury. — Blanche Jones, farm servant, Clydach, and Charles Higgs, a youth, employed at the Green Moors Farm, were charged by William Higgs, farm servant, Llan- thewy, with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury in giving evidence against him in a bas- tardy case heard at this couit on the 14th of April last upon the complaint of Ann Jones. Mr. Gardner prosecuted, and Mr. Browne defended. After hearing the evidence, the Bench dismissed both prisoners. Aggravated Assault.—Henry Jones, farmer, Longtown, was fined 40s. and costs for assaulting Rebecca Parry at the Pandy Inn on the evening of the 14th inst. upon returning home from the county court. Cruelty to Animals.—Thomas Davies, haulier, Pontrilas, was fined 10s. each horse, and costs, for working three horses in an unfit state. Inspector Kennedy, of Cardiff, prose- cuted.

MERTHYR. SATURDAY.—(Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipendiary. Mr. Thomas Williams, and Dr. Probert.)-Stone- rkroKing.—David Evans was summoned for unlaw- fully throwing stones. The offence, which war. committed in Sand-street, Dowlais, was proved by Inspector Rodman, and defendant was fined Is. and costs 7s. 3d. Street Obsti~u.ction.—Robert Davies was charged with obstructing Plymouth-street. Defendant was found by Police-constable Thomas (186) lying across the pavement. Fined 5s. and costs. Several women were summoned for a like offence in Picton-street, but the cases were adjourned. Wounding at Potplais.—Ellen Connolly was charged with wounding Michael Sullivan. Early on Saturday morning defendant struck Sullivan a violent blow on the head with a poker. The case was adjourned for a weak. Coal Stealing. —Cornelius Sullivan, a labourer at Dowlais, for stealing 1301bs. of coal, the property of the Dowlais Companv, an offence proved by Police-constable Jones (220), was fined 10s., or seven days' im- prisonment in default.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipendiary. Mr. R H. and Mr. D. P. Davies.)—Applica- tion for a Temporary Licence.—Mr. Thomas Rees, Swan Hotel, Aberaman, applied for a. temporary licence on the occasion of the athletic sports in Aberaman Park on Bank Holiday, the ohject being to obtain funds to establish a brass band in the district. The Bench, having refused a similar application previously, declined to grant the appli- cation. A Protection Order Required.—Mr. Ken- shole (Linton and Kenshole) applied on behalf of Mrs. Louisa. Williams for a protection order, as her husband had absconded to Australia in May last. The Bench considered there was a lack of evi- dence to prove desertion, and declined making the order.

BRECON. SATURDAY—COUNTY.—(Before Mr. David Evans Kfrwdgreeh, Dr. James Williams, and Mr. Rees Williams. Aberyskir.)-.A Batch of Overseers Sum- inoitetf.—'The overseers and assistant overseers in Ilte foliowiug parishes wore summoned for arrears f poor rate calls :-Cliri,t College, St. David's, St. John's, Battle, Llanthen, Llanhllo Llanharnlach. iJarthbrengy, Llanspyddid, Llandefaelogfach, Llar.filio Llanfrynach, Merthyr Cynog, and Llan- hhan^el-Fechan. Each defendant was ordered to pay the costs. The overseers of the parishes in arrears, who had not paid the amount owing by h-'U) since the summonses had been issued were ordered to do sein fourteen days. TUESDAY—BOROUGH.— (BeforeMr. Lewi? .Tones,, mayor, Mr. H. C. Rich, Capt. J. Morgan, and Dr. James Williams.)—Transfer of Licences.—The licence of the refreshment-room at the Brecon Station was transferred from the late Mr Charles Gibson to Mr. David Williams, wine and spirit merchant, Builth. The licence of the OH Cognac Spirit Vaults, High-street, Brecon, was transferred from the late Mr. Charles Gibson to his wife (Mrs. Gibson). Alleged Incitement to Commit a Breach of the Peace.-The case in which Gwenllian Parry, landlady of the Flag and Castle, Llanfaes, Brecon, charged Harriet Davies, landlady of the New Brick, Llanfaes, Brecon, with inciting her to commit a breach of the peace, was adjourned for a. week. Drunk and Pisorderly Cases.—John Wild was ordered to pay 9s. costs for being drunk and dis- orderly on the 22nd inst. in Brecon.-Alice Davies, wife of William Davies, sweep, Llanfaes, Brecon, was mulcted in lls. 6d. costs for being drunk and creating a disturbance at the Brecon Borough police-station on the 22nd inst.

BRIDGEND. SATURDAY.—(Before the Rev. C. R. Knight, Colonel Morse, Colonel Turbervill, Mr. R. W. Llewellyn, and Mr. T. W, Booker.)—Assaults.— John Leyshon, Aberkenfig, was sent to gaol for a month for assaulting Caroline and William Hurley at Aberkenfig on the 8th inst.—William James, collier, Nantymoel, was charged with indecently assaulting AM Morgan. The Bench treated the case as one of common assault, and sent the prisoner to gaol for two months. Selling Beer at Illegal Hmn. — William Howell, Garth Hotel. Maesteg, was fined 40s. including costs for thia cSmce.

CARMARTHEN. SAWJfJtXAY.. OacapfY — fBafWfc & L. t i. K*w»0—-A Mt 'bum beqr, alhnnfc iwbte* iirw vtoh tot* *5. fetfete-'Mndl ghvV, Hi** Mat BtfMMt, itont Mrook, aA Velindie, Abergwifi. The things were in a housf at Vehndre betwseen the 13th and 20th of Jane last Prisoner was at Velindre from the 16th until the 21st of June, on which day the articles were miesed. He was received by Chief-warden Rees at her Majesty's prison, Carmarthen, eome time after- wards, on remand for another crtarge, and was then wearing both the boots and shirt. It was mentioned that prisoner had com- mitted a larceny in Pembrokeshire. He was now fined jEl and costs, or. in default, be imprisoned for fourteen days with hard labour. Charge again* a f vbttaw.—San>uel Bowen, inn- keeper, Penllyncroes Con wi I K1 ret,was charged on a summons with supplying intoxicating liquors to drunken person on the 1st of Juiy. A man named Benjamin Davies wsf observed on the road leading from C-onwil Station to the village helplessly drunk A far:;1er named John Bowen, living at Llwyn E-yn- <n. Ciirhedvn, saw him stag- gering along, arid he, with the assistance of his )>ony, took him to the defendant's house, whew Davies called for t wo glasses of whisky. This was served by the landlady, wlio, following the custom i* vosrue among publicans in this particular part of the country, brought the whisky already diluted with water. No one saw Davies drink the whisky, and it was asserted by Mr. White, solicitor, who defended, that the whisky was ordered for and drunk by a man named John Philipps. Mr. John Bowen, the farmer, admitted drinking the second glass. It will be remembered that Davies was riding on the cross board of Philipps' cart when he fell off and was killed. Evidence was called to prove that when Davies asked for drink for himself the landlady re- fused to serve him. The case was dismissed.

PEMBROKE. SATURDAY.—COUNTY SESSIONS.—(At the Town- hall, before Mr. N. A. Roch, chairman, and Mr. W, Hulm.)—Night Poaching.—John Lloyd was placed in the dock charged with night poaching on the 22nd of June, on land in the occupation of Mr W. C. Rees, of Kilpason Burrows. Samuel Tucker said that he, with others, was watching at the Kilpason Burrows on the night named. At about ten minutes past twelve o'clock he saw a man crouching down at the swing gate near Kilpason House. The man proved to be the prisoner Lloyd. Witness found a large net (produced) put across the centre gate, and a bag (produced) was across the west gate. The Bench sentenced prisoner to three months' hard labour, and to find sureties for twelve months. himself in £10, and two of £ 5 each, or to be further imprisoned for six months.

PON TY POOL, SATURDAY. — (Before Colonel Byrde and Messrs. A. D. Berrington, E. J. Phillips, and A. T. Berrington.)—Removal of Goods.-Henry Jones was summoned, at the instance of Henry Poulsom, for removing his goods in order to avoid a distress for rent. Ordered to pay zC2 4s. bv monthly in- stalments of 5s. Keeping a Dog without a Licence.— James Long, of Pontnewydd, shoemaker, for keep- ing a dog without a licence, was fined 5s. Police- constable Davies proved the case. School Boarri Cases.—Several cases preferred by the Llanfrechfa Upper School Board against parents for not sending their children to school were adjourned for a month,

YSTRAD. MONDAY.— ri,just Scales.—The following 'ghop- keepers ware fined in the undermentioned sums with costs, tor being in possession of unjust scales —Jenkin Lewis (Llew Nedd), Treorky, 10s. William Pegler, Treorky, 10s.; John Maddock6. Heolfach, 10s. Thomas Yarmel, Mairdy, 10s.; John Evans, Mairdy, 10s.; and Jobr- Daniel, Treorky, 5s. All the offences were proved by Mr. Superintendent Mathews- Irish v. Welsh.—Timothy Sullivan was charged with assaulting Mr. Thomas, postmaster, Navigation The Superintendent stated the prisoner met Mr Thomas on the road at Pontypridd on Saturday "-lllSt. He itskod him whether he was a Welshman. Mr. Thomas answered in the affirmative, and was the next moment struck a violent blow by the prisoner. The prisoner was remanded until Wednesday next. Resist- ling the Polia.-Isaiah Carter, Pentre, was fined 10s. and costs for resisting Sergeant Men- henick when taking a prisoner to the lock-up. By-laws Infringement.—Richard Lloyd, grocer, Ton, was fined 10s. and costs for building a. warehouse at the back of his premises without having sub- witted plans of the sa.me to the local board of health. Thomas James, Williams-street, Heolfach, was fined 5s. and costs for a similar offence. Coal Stealing.—Ambrose Powell. Trealaw, was fined 5s. and costs for stealing coal, the property of the Penygraig Company. Assault on the Police.—Ellen Davies, Pontypridd, an old offender, was sentenced to fourteen'days with hard labour for assaulting Police-sergeant Jenkins.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING A SWANSEA. There was quite a gala day at Swansea on Wed- nesday, on the occasion of the marriage of the only daughter of Mr. Alderman E. Rice Daniel, J.P. The wedding party left the residence of the bride's father, Cwmgelley, near Swansea., at 10.45, for St. Mary's Church, where the marriage ceremony took place. Among those who preceded the wed- ding party from Cwmgelley were Miss Agnes Daniel, Mrs. E. R. Daniel (the mother of the bride), and Miss Joseph, The BromhUl, Taibach, and the father of the bride and Miss Daniel. From Cwmgelley to Swansea the road was decorated with bunting. On leaving the residence was a motto, Be mindful," and some distance from the residence, on the Llangyfeiach-road, were mottoes, Success to the happy pair and Suc- cess to the bride and bridegroom." All through the district to Swansea the roads were profusely decorated with bunting, and at the Mansel Arms, Pentre, where Mr. Daniel has a Foresters' Court named after him, everv token of respect was shown him. The bunting continued as far as the Rock and Fountain, and on the occa- sion the Cwmfelin Tinworks were closed. The bridogroom is Mr. Robert Girvin, second son of Mr. Girvin, of Oaklands, Halstead, Essex, and Liverpool. The wedding party consisted solely of members of both families. The bride wore a handsome dress of cream satin brocade, made with pointed bodice and long train, wreath of orange blossoms and veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet. She was escorted to the altar by he.r father, who gave heraway,and where the bride groom awaited her, attended by his brother M John Girvin, who was best man. The brid;>- maids (eight in number) awaited the in the porch, being Miss Agnes Daniel i;chief, Miss Mfbel Daniel, Miss Olga Jenkins, Miss Kiame Jenkins (cousins of the bride), Miss Eleanor Thomas, Miss Girvin, Miss Edith Girvin, en" Miss Ada Girvin (sistersof the bridegroom). Ti ■ four elder were attired in cream nun's veiling, w.r L gold-watered s&sbes, and straw hats trimmed w. lace and buttercups; the four younger wore t- same colour dresses, and straw hats trimmed w'n,n daisies and la-ce, and carried bouquets. Each bridemaid wore a haadsoaje siiver locket, the gift of the bridegroom. The coremonv was performed by the Venerable Archdeacon Griffiths, of Llandaff, and rector of Neath, assisted by the Revs. E. H. Williams and T. George. After the ceremony the wedding party proceeded te Cwmgelley, the resi- dence of the bride's parents, where breakfast was provided. Those present at the church and dejrúner were:— Archd. awn and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Girvin (oarent« of the bridegroom), Sir John Jones Jeuk'ns, M.P., and Lady Jenkins, Mrs. i). 11. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Daniel, Captain and Mrs. Quirk, Mr. T. and Miss Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jenkins, Miss G-irvin, Miss Edith Girvin, Mis* Ada Girvin, Miss Ajfiies Danie!, Miss Hlai>el Daniel, MiM Olga Jenkins, Miss Elainp Jenkins, Miss Bleaunr Thomas, Mr. John trirviu, Mr. Colin G-irvin, the Rev, E. H. Williams, the Rev. T. George, and Mr. Bees Morgan,. Mr. Biddle, Cradock-street, Swansea, supplied the bride cake, and all bouquets were supplied by Mr. Linton, gardener at T ie Grange. The newly-married con, it- left about four o'clock en roiUe for the Contin ,-r. The following is a list uf the presents :— Mrs. D. Llewellyn Thomas S-nid tu-ooch and earrings set with pearls. Mr. and Mrci. O^i'nau Claret jug and silver gilt biscuit box. Mr.anc? Tslrc. X). Howell Tli'inris Silver fish knives and forks. Mijs Eleanor, Masters Aubrey and Godfrey Thomas: Silver asparagus tongs. The Jtfisses Richard, Laudore.- Six silver salt cellars. Captain and Mrs. Quirk An jiand. Mr. itnd Mrs. Wales Oak and silver saiad bov, i and helpers. Mrs. Daniel: Breakfast castor. Miss .Mason Cushion and chair rug. Mrs. Mevriek Two old two-penny coins, 112 vears old. rolled out. Mrs. and the three Misses Daniel: Silver butter dish. Miss Hughee: Hungariitn wure plate. Archdeacon and Mrs. Griffiths Silver gilt sugar basin. Mrs. Morgan: Two silver gilt fruit spoons. The Misses Wales Three china vases and a satin hand kerchief case. Mr. and Mrs. Demain-Saunders Gold bracelet. Sir John aud Juady Jenkins Gold br.weiet sei, with pearls. Misses Olga and Elaine Jenkins: Perforated ina cup and saucer. Mrs. Matthews Cream and sugar stand. Servants at Cwmgelley: Glass and china orna- ments. Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Daniel: Case of game and meat carvers. Misses Agnes, Mabel, and Mr. Llewellyn Daniel: Bread knite. Miss Girvin anil Mr. W. J. Girvin China basket and three vases. Mr. J. Thomas Biscuit box. Mrs. Thomas and the Misses R. and C. Thomas; Oream and sugar staiid. Mrs. Lewis Two old- fashioned plates. Mr., Mrs., Mr. T., and Miss Joseph Centre piece for fruit a- d Sower— Mrs. Scott Silver breakfast castor. Mrs. W<o- len Silver oreakfast castor. Miss Songhurst: T"o i, ,ry d'Oyley's rings. Miss David Sugar and C¡'6'un stwnd. Mr. Thomas, ban Dessert service. Ageute and workmen at Cwmbach Colliery "Ta:.talus" spirit stand. Mr. Taylur: Oak and silver pr< Serve stand. Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Phillips, and Nlr. atirl .Sirs. W. S. Powell; Silver revolving dish. Mr. and Robert Jones: Silver twa caddy. Mr. and Mrs. E. Rice Daniel: Silver ts* and coffee service, djSoeit knivc-s, &c. Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams Silver luiichuoii tray. Mrs. Ditvies: Butter dish. Bev. Mr. ana Mrs. Joaes: Silver claret jug. Mr. Davies and Mr. and Mis. Phillips: Silver kettle. Mr. Daniel, Bryndu Silver kettle. Mr. T. D. Daniel Silver gilt fruit spoons. Mt. and Mrs. E. Daniel: Bilver candlesticks. Agsuis and workmen at Brynwillach Col- liers: Silver salver. Age-its and workmen at Dwmtelin Works: Dining-room ciock and ornaments. Mr. Wil- liams: Silver riding whip. Mr. und Mrs. J. B. Jfnkuts Silver giR fruit spoons. Rev. Mr. Wurthington r A book. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. David Two silver sardine helpers. Mrs. John and Mrs. Evans: Antimacassars. Ladv Vivian: Fruit and floweia. Miss Edith Girvin Two" hand-painted plates. MissEdith Girvin Two hand- painted plates. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Daniel Scent, casket. Mr. and Mrs. Girvin Drawing-ro.un clock and ornaments. Mr. and Mrs. John Bowell: Silver revolving dish. Mr. Hennessy Silver sandwich tongs. Mr. R. P. Morgan: Silver cruet stand. Mrs. Dimes Bronze iron stands. Mrs. Isaac Morgan: Worked handkerchief case. Members of Moriah Chapel, Treboeth Two entra- dishes. The Misses Da vies Water colour drawing and specimen glasses. Mr. R. Girvin Gold bracelet. Mr.1 John and Colin Girvin Silver card case. Mr. Llewelyn Howells Biscuit box. During the day guns were fired between Cwm- gelley and Swansea. The guns were kindly lent by Mr. Richard Hughes, Ynistawe.

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| THE MERTHYR 1 COLLEGE, i ANNUAL DTSTMBUTIQS OF PRIZES* On Tuesday ewnmg the wwul R044*gf0* the distribution of prizes to the fta&po of tba- above excellent institution, under the control eiv Mr. T. Pawoett, M.A., took nbce, the atndapts and numerous friends assembling in the TMapetaactf. hall, Mcorthvr, and not, as foraaejiy, m PenydBrtsa House. His Honour iufi,e B. T. Wilhetma, Q.CoJ!f occupied the chair. and in opening the mooted*, inga, he said it gavr him gr»--st pleasure to be tirtrfei that evening, and tlnv to K -tfeie t4 exprem Mat sympathy with tbr n-h].f^.rt that- Mr. Favraetfr was engaged in in end-^v«!-nng to provide hirh- class education for the yor^ men of the town tod district. (Applause.) Wvwh regard to tha system pursued in the Merthyr he wished to say that, s.s far as. he bad hern harmed abr¡ut it. it met with his entire approwL A}' hough himself connected with the Cher»h of, England and an attendant at its services, still Maj Fawcet-t was removed from many of those preja*. dices which had interfered with tbe progress of the' cause of education in Wales. This inetitatie& ww, free and unsectarian, and every bov there wast placed on an eqaal footing. Such an tBatttmiaat alore could command tnesympathy i-Od fupport of the people of Wal--s. Mr. Fawcett ga-ve the bfvx in his establishment an education which wouli' enable them to take their place aonoagsi the educated men in the future. There was one feature in Mr. Fawcett's establishment that terest-ed him, the effort timt was made to promote thought and acquire knowledge on the part of tha bovs by encouraging them in reading modem newspapers. He thought that was an ex- cellent system, for newspapers plaved a most migbty part in the education of this age, and the sooner the bovs took an interest in the affairs of this life, and applied their minds to them, tht, better would it be to them and more likely would they be to acquire tbo--& habits which would fit them for the discharge of the duties of good citizenship. (Applause.) Mr. Fawcett then gave his report, and was fol- lowed by Mr. Tearle, M.A., Cambridge, who read a most satisfactory report of his exammatiod of the students. Mr. Tearle said that that was the fourth occasion he had had the pleasure of examining the school, and on each successive occa- sion he was glad to say that he could distinctly see signs of substantial progress on the part of the bovs who were there assembled. The Chairman then distributed the prizes:— PRIZE LIST. Head Master"$Exhibitions.—Jones (&), Smvth. Postmaster-General's Fhze.-Jone£ (6). Mathematics.—Algebra: A. Dnnham. Euclid: R. E, Jones (9). Algebra L. Matthews. Arithmetic. J. E. Hopkins (Postmaster-General's prize); D. Hughes; W. Jones (11) and D. H. Davies (1) bracketed; D.Davie* (2i. C/^uisics.—W. K. Srnvth, J. E. Hopkins, H. Williams (5), T. G. Henry. French.-S. J. Jones (6), R. Llewellyn (2), Matthews. English. -Jones (6), J. H. Me-edith. English Essays.—Hopkins, Simons (1). Events oj the Day.-Simons (1), ft-jn worth t2). General Industry and Application.—Smyth, W. Thomas (5). Form Prizes.-Upper Sixth Mod. r ■ T, E. Linton. Lower Sixth Mod.: D. Llewellyn (1). Fifth A. M. Jones (10), T. Williams (3). Fourth R. Breeze. Thitd, A. D. Evans, T. H. VTifMrns (10). Second: Davi.,e (2), W. Williams (6), Griffiths. Couduct.—Frel Williams ':2). !"Reading Prizes.-C, Phillips (2), J. HarrQft. Ttan- worth (3). Book fceeping.— Hughes, J. Jones (3) Shorthand.—Phillips (1). Mvsic.—Jones (1), Mr. Lawranee. Draining.—Jones (1), Harvey (1), Moust IVizex.—Williams (1), Williams (8), Thomas (2). Thomas (3), Harris (2). Drilling Prizes.—Aubrey, Jones (4). Williams (2). Thomas (4). Best A verage.- Aubrey. The Rector afterwards proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Fawcett, which was seconded by the Rev. N. R. Williams, and most cordially re- ceived.—Votes of thanks were also accorded to the assistant-masters (Mr. Champneys acknowledging the same), the examiner, and tht chairman.—The Chairman, in acknowledging the vote, said he thought that Mr. Mundelia, under all the circum- stances of the case, had arrived at a very wise and the best .conclusion he could in making a temporary grant to Abervetwith 0>lleg<e, and thus keeping it up. (Applause ) Ho thought Welshmen ought to be thankful to Mr. I\iundella and to Mr. Gladstone for what they had d >ne in giving that amount until their larger sch^nc was matured and there was an opportunity ot passing it through Parliament. Ha sympathised with everything in the way of educa- tion, whether in c onnection with that school a board school, a high school, or a college, and he had the feeling or disposition whenever he passed a school to take oft' his hat. (Applause.) The proceedings then terminated.

MILFOKD HAVEN REGATTA. FIRST DAY-S PROCEEDINGS. [FROM OUE SPECTUX REPOKTEB.] Monday was the first day of the 78th anni. versary of the Milford Haven Aquatic Festival, or what the promoters are pleased to designate Lord Nelson's own Regatta." in perpetuation ot the fact that when the gallant admiral made his memorable visit to the Haven in the yea* Id04- be improvised a series of aquatic sports for the amusement of his officers and men. Whatever may have led to the initiation of the festival iv is true that for considerably over half a century the inhabitants of this historic town have been edified once a year with sports of a nature which they well know how to appreciate, and which have in- terested large numbers of people who have beea attracted from other localities. The event is observed ss a general holiday, and each year the committer have exerted themselves to inaraase the attractiveness of the programme, and improve the character of the sport. Their efforts have been attended with a fair amount of success. The stewa/ds this vear include Lord Kensington, M.P.; Viscount EmJyn, MP.; Mr. Allen, Q.C., M.P.; Mr. William Davies, M.P.; Sir E. J. Heed, K.C.B., M.P. Mr. J. H. Puleston, M.P.; Mr. Wm. Pearce, Vice-Admiral Mudhook, Yaoht Club; Col. O'Connor, V.C., and Officers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Pembruke Dock. Mr. S, Lake, the dock contractor, officiated as chairman of the com- nonLee, and Captain Macfarlane, R.N, as vice- chairman. The weather on Monday was at iavourable as the most enthusiastic yachtsman \/c:.i have wished for, an invigorating bret-zt 0-v vving west by south. The sun shone brilliantly the whole of the afternoon, and the yachts and c t '->er vessels in the Haven, gay with bunting, had :■ very pretty appearance. Tbe town itself was rjot decorated, but it was more animated than LF-Aal owing to the influx of visitors by e.ttrsi^n tfaine run by the Great Western ?siii!w>,y Company from Swansea, Carmarthen, Haver- fordwest, &,c. The arrangements were as perfect as human eiiort could make them, and the following officials are to be congratulated ujekhb thk admirable manner in which they mrrii-d out their respective duties:—Messrs. A. E. Baldwin and G. Wallace, starters; Dr. Bvers and Mr. F. Jones, clcrks of the course; ar. J Messrs. C. H. Woodhouse and E. G. S<tckctt, hon. secretaries. The p' iucipal races on Monday were those for yachta 0f all rigs between 20 and 40 LOUR; and for yachts of alt rig-j not exceeding ten tons. The entries were not so numerous as was anticipated owiag to the bad weather at the end of last week, yachtsman at a distance not caring to put out. Ir.zes amounting to JE37 were offered for yachts 01 all rigs net ween 20 and 40 tons, the com- petitors being the Helene, 26 tons, Dr. J. G. Lork, Tenby; Iioberta, 20 tOilS, Mr. It. Parnall, Perrysldt; Griadys, 10 tons, Mr.A.L.L. Pearse, Swansea. Thecourse was from the committee boat. anchored about midway across the Haven, round a marked boat a, wtonNoye'# Pier the: agai' round a marked boat in I: U Roads, ta>d hack between tile committee boat and acoalbulk moored a short distance from the G-reat Ea.s«irn. The yachts had to complete this course rwice. The race was an ex- cellent one, and terminated as follows:—1st, Boberta, 2h. 59min. 2Ssec.; Hon. Crlsuiys, 3h. Smin. 4SSsec. 3rd, Helene, 3h. 4min. 37»ec. Oiadys obtained second posi- tion by time allowance. Race for yachts ol all rigs not exceeding ten tons.— The following stajled :—lianee, I>r. P. W. Hughes, Car- marthen Uhimee, Mr. J. R. Jones, Milford May, Mr. W". Bihhori, Pembroke Dock Cynthia, Mr. W. R. Roberts. Miitord Dewdrop, Mr. James Thomas, Pem- broke Dock Mabel, Mr. William Ailun, Pembroke Dock. The course was from the committee boat, round the marked boat at Newton Koyes Pier, round marked boats in Angle Bay and off fcS-eUyswick Bay, and back by » marked boat in the middle of the bay. Three times TOUud. Flying start. A capital race ended as follows: 1st Uhimee, 3h. fctnin. 4'Jsec.; 2nd, Mabel,3h. 59tnln. 36aac.; 3rd, Kantc, 4h. 6min. I2soC.; 4th, Cynthia, 4h. fonin. Wsoc. The May and Dewdrop were not t imed. On the time allowujice the first prize of zCl2 was obtained by the Bhimt8; the ISL<c,mn., £5, bv the Mabfol. A raw for sailing boats not exceeding 17ft., for a prize oi £5, was won by Air. Gray's Bab. The other competi- tors were tht Iona (Mr. Vil. R, Alillar, Pembroke), Mayfly (Mr. C. H. Wodehoust-, :Milford), aud the Mermaid (Air. Wright, Milford). At the conclusion of the above races there was a series of amusing aquatic sports and a dinner at the Lord Nelson HoicI,

TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. The regatta was brought to a conclusion on Tuesday, the sport afforded being, if anything, even more interesting and exciting than that oil the first day. Ya.; t crowd-, of spectators arrived b\ rail and marine excursions from all parts of South Wales. The band of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers wa.s in attf noanoe. and played anextfi- lent selection of rn:c, The day's proceedings finished up with a grand display of fireworks, let off from two ship- stationed in the haven, directly in front of the town. The following were the principal races and the r :— For yachts not exceeding nve tons. Course, twire round Wear and Angle buoys and Stack kock.— 1st prize, 28, by Mr. pT<t..h Bhimee £4. Mr. Allen's Mabel; 3rd, J;¿, Mr. Sober it' Cynthia. 811 started. First-class Open Bailing Boats, not exceeding 30 fee. 1-i length. Four whale butos ran. prize (,£7), wot by Mr. Luke's Ouida. Mosquito Fleet of Fishing Boats, not exceeding 35 feet in length: boats to be the b-ma ticit property of fisher- men. First prize (&5 5s.), wot; by Mr. G-nffitns'# Fidgai.; second (W 35.), by Mr. Thomas'sOhesapeaice.

WELSH SUNDAY CLOSING ACT. In the petty sessional division of CaerpLiUy tn. magistrates have appointed Tuesday, August 29, for the divisional licensing day, and the elft Sunday Closing Act will come into force Or, the following Sunday, September 3, so far as thii division is concerned. On Tuesday, at the Aberdare police-court (tin Stipendiary, Mr. R. H. Ithys, and Mr. D, P. Daviw* on the bench) the justices fixed febe annual ikeas&Bg day for Tuesday, September S. As the Sunday Closing Aet will <wme into- in that disunion Sunday, Sqpfea&bus 1l\ day m in the Iftwfcfeyr V0A6y itwtiiws tot Hire ewBtafiy C&s«mwi*ilfc» lw*q Aoywst 2ft *»ti»day ifcr tftfl ivVHAsaof tistf watal* vktndag' Closing Aah will N| (ttufceeed. Tha baiyoijctti qaagretc&fc* liave imoo Mon<&$,.A'Uggi& 2Q, m ub6<d^ £ Dir tbft 1 amrtrati licaaMNg golica* l(pmnt Awed isnawod&g^ sa 'tfce mpft ■amtuoi lioeowoa So tm<t, ifcwdM* (I LL <1*tig Aot WJII amw