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rhe following appeared in our Second Edition of Saturday last. EXECUTION OF THE MAAUTRASNA MUEDEREBS I GALWAY, FRIDAY. In Galway Gaol this morning, at 8.20, Mytes Joyce, Patrick Joyce, and Casey were hanged for the massacre of a whole family at Maamtrasna. Myles Joyce during the process of pinioning pro- tested again and again that he was as innocent as a babe, and continued to proclaim his innocence upon the scaffold. All three died without a per- ceptible struggle. Marwood was the executioner. There was no disturbance, and the excitement Was not so great as expected. The three condemned men were aroused at six O'clock, and shortly afterwards made their confes- sions to the Rev. Mr. Newell, and received the last Sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church. They ill refused, however, to eat or drink anything. The representatives of the press, of course, were .lot admitted to witness the process of pinioning, Dut from inquiries it was learned that the prisoners vere each pinioned in their own cells, and that vhile Patrick Casey and Patrick Joyce bore the •peration with the greatest firmness, Myles Joyce Juring all the time it was proceeding asserted his .,unocence of Uie crime with great vehemence, and resisted Marwood slightly. At a quarter-past eight o'clock precisely the first 3f the condemned, Myles Joyce, made his ap- oeavance. He was followed by Patrick Casey, i middle-aged man of the medium height. He did aoc utter a w, rd, but walked firmly along. Last )f all came Patrick Joyce, known during the trial is Patrick Joyce, or t'nanrralica-hill, to distinguish ';i:n from anotiit. prisoner of the same name charged with the offence. He was immediately preceded by Marwood carrying unumoer of ropes, arid was followed by the Rev. Mr. Graven repeat- ing the Litany for the dying. Patrick Joyceaione however, repeated the responses, which he did i;1 a low but, firm voice. The pivcesMo". then proceeded about 200 yards to where the scaffold was erected in a yard next the one in which Walsh was executed. Tne pri- soners, with the exception of Casey, mounted the stop without, assistance, and were then placed in positk by Marwood. The three ropes were dansjUii^ from the c oss beam. After this Myles joyc-j, v, -ning to the knot of spectatois, made a numbt: exclamations in the Irish language to the effect cii; he was innocent of the crime, but the other TV, :> .nei: did not say a word. On Aiarwovi; going up to him to adjust the rupe round his neck he resisted slightly, and, apparently labouring under great excitement, made a motion as if to push him away. The Rev. Mr. Gmven, who had been standing at the front of the scaffold repeating the usual prayers, seeing this, went up to tile unfortunate m"u and uttered some soothing iidv* to him, and he tilen, though talking loudly line, allowed the noose to be put round his !i j two llIen permitted a like opera- .<e performed in their cases without the jst resistance. I'iie executioner then drew the white cap over Patrick Joyce's face, then over Casey's, and finally over Myles Joyce's. The latter, however, who continr. 1 to taik all* the time most vehemently, tw .sted his head in some manner after the ""p had been drawn ovc; it, and Mar- w oo-i "ad again to arrange the noose round bis the other two coiltinuing all the time perfectly passive. Myles Joyce even then did not cease speaking, and continued thus :— I am going before my God, su-.d I am as inno- cent as the child unborn. I neither raised hand or foot against the people. I had neither hand, act, or part m the murders." At this instant Marwood drew the bolt, and the three men disappeared from view. There was *carce:y a quiver of the ropes by which Patrick ind Casey were suspended, but tnere was, appa- rently, severe struggling on the part of Myles Joyce, for the rope he hung by violently oscillated, md Marwood could be seen for several minutes ifterwards pushing down the body with his foot, ind stooping down, endeavouring to do something, it could not be seen what, with the noose. Marwood afterwards, in reply to your reporter, 3xplained that Myles Joyce, by some mean3 or other, had got his arm ur his hand entangled in some way with the rope, and that he had been trying to push it down. Death, he was positive, was instantaneous, and nothing could have been wrong with the rope, as he had used it at executions before at Limerick, York Castle. Liverpool, Bodmin, Cornwall, and Worcester, as well its at Galway before ill thè case of Patrick Walsh, the young man who was hanged for the Leenane murders. Besides, he gave all the men a drop of equal length—9ft. One of the other ropes he used at the executions of Dr. Lamson and Lefroy.

THE ASSESSMENT OF WATER HATES, IMPORTANT APPEAL CASE. In the Court of Appeal on Thursday (before the Lord Chief Justice and Justices Baggallay and Lindley), the case of Dobbs v. the Grand Junction Waterworks Company came on for hearing. The action raised a very important question, both to -he ratevayers and the water companies, which ias been decided in favour of the company. The question was whether the) water rate is to be issessed on the rateable value of the premises sup- plied with water, as appearing from the poor-rate issessment, or upon the gross value. Mr. Archi- oild Edward Dobbs, (ilsedlt House, situated at I). 34, H estbourne-park, said that his residence was supplied with water by the above-named company. The company subsequently claimed the sum of £4 10s. for two quarters' water-rate to Michaelmas, 1881. This claim was made on the annual value of the premises, which was £14-0, whereas under the poor-rate the premises were 'l:se3sed at £ 118. )11". Dobbs inconsequence bid it complaint in the Marylebone Police Court dispu- ting the amount of such annual value, contending th,a such annual value should be taken at £118-, l'he magistrate decided against Mr. Dobbs, holding Jiat annual V'lIue" i:1. th.) Act meant "gross value. Mr. On!)" subsequently appealed to the Queen's Belich Division, whieh quashed the order 1[ the magistrate, b^ing ('1' opinioll 'hat the magis- ,1";1.t(: decision wa. wrung. Hence tLc present -tppeal. Their Lordships now decided in favour of t w company,and allowed the appeal. In the foregoing case Mr. Doobd depended solely upon the construction of the Grand Junction Company's Local Acts, which contained a pro- vision setting forth that where the rent could be ascertained the water rate j.hould be assessed on the rent, and where this information was not ob- tainable, on till.- poor rate. The Cardiff Acts, how- ever, simpiy stat:- that the assessment- shall lp on the annual value of the premises, without pro- viding for cases where the rent cannot be ascertained. The Acts bearing up.)fi the case here reported stipulate that the "annual value" shall be the rent which the occupier pays, but the Cardiff Acts speak uf "annual value," ina say nothing about rent. In Cardiff the 'annual vak.e" must mean annual value, either to •h» landlord or the tenant, though common sense .vouid have it to the former. If it were otherwise in owner, occupier of on3 of two precisely similar 9,'a¡i-detaehed -.rilhLs, would get water at a less rate than rhe tenant (who is not an owner) living in the other semi detached villa. As bearing upon the case, Weaver v, the Corporation of Cardiff, we may draw attention to the fact that, the judges held the annual v;due of the local Acts to be gross falue they did not hold it to mean actual rent.

YOLUNTEERJNTELLIGENCE. ARTILLERY COMPETITION AT CARDIFF. 011 :1.,)11,1«)" evening a competition in the Arm- strong standing gun drill, for a prize of .t:5, offered by Lieutenant Colonel Hill, C.B., took PLUC? at the Drill-hall, Cardiff, between eight de- t;))ir.eiit3 of the 1st GL:UII'»I ganshire Artillery VOLUN- 1"0, MAJOR and Aùjutant Pilman acted as umpire, and the officers present were Captain Hamilton, Lieul s. Isasjetr, Ucrrell, and Woods. The prize was rakeu by Su. 9 Battery (Sergeant Hale), with 94 points; No. 8 Bat tery (.Sergeant Major Gould) came next with 9u points, and yo. 13 Battery (Sergeant Fletcher), with 84 points, R, .is tLirù.

ilKST GLAMORGAN ARTILLERY "V OL L NT K.EI1S. At the Drill-hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday night, the iinual distribution of prizes to members of the 1st Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers took place, in the presence of a large number of spectators. Lieut.-Coionel E. S. IFil. C.B., was in command, and the other officers on parade were:—Major Woods, Major and Adjutant Pitman, Captains Pratt, Tozer, Thompson, Hamilton, and Ingram; Lieutenants Kigg, Dalziel, Wahlron, Bassett, and Kerrell.—Having made an inspection of the re- spective detachments drawn up on parade, Lieut.- Tolonel E. S. Hill, previous to presenting the prizes, which amounted in the aggregate to £117, in addition to the silver cup offered for compe- tition by Sir E. J. Reed, K.C.B., M.P., said another year was coming to a close, and they found themselves again assembled a8 \1'S1.nl- perhaps to review what they had done iuring the preceding twelve months, perhaps to ■see what they had done well, or what, perchance, -hey had not done so well, with a view of encou- ragement in the future and also of prospective improvement. With regard to the year about to come it was not his intention to form a camp, but he proposed to ask the authorities to allow some of them to go to Pembroke Dock and man the forts. He hoped, :1.1so, that some of them would be able to yive a good account of themselves at Shoebury- riess, and bring back to Cardiff, or some other station of that large brigade, one or other of the prizes offered for competition. He also intimated his intention of holding a church parade at Llandaff Cathedral. The average attendances for the whole corps had been satisfactory, but he to- k that opportunity of saying that he "vished to see stronger musters on commanding officer's parade. He afterwards proceeded to say that he did not think they, who had on many occasions attended Llandaff Cathedral, could meet without expressing a feeling of regret that the venerable Prelate, who for so many years had pre- sided over the diocese, should be now lying dead— gone to his long rest. The majority of those around Mm who had ece'ved the blessing of that good 0ld man could but look back with feelings of plea- sure to the time when they attended Divine Service at the Cathedral 'when the late Prelate was there. His was a long life of usefulness and kindness, and "hey might all attempt to imitate in some way his good example. The speaker concluded by wishing them an a merry Christmas and a happy new year.—Major Woods, speaking in the name of the -*orps, thanked the commanding officer for the part le had taken in the proceedings of the evening tnd called upon the n.en to give him three cheers, which was done in a most enthusiastic manner.— Jheers or the Queen brought the parade to a close.

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CARDIFF. We are requested to mention thaL collections will be made in Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday- next in aid of the funds of the proposed new church at Canton—an object in which the late Bishop took the liveliest interest. A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING.—We are given to understand on good authority that a member of the Town Council, occupying a very prominent position as a moral reformer, will shortly appear in a new character, his wife having tiled a petition for relief in the Divorce Court, on the ground of adultery coupled with cruelty. ACCIDENT.—On Monday William Cleves, 21. of 7, Maria-street, was conveyed to the Infirmary suf- fering from a wound which he had accidentally- received. It appeared that ho was engaged in cutting some timber with an adze when the in- strument slipped and he chopped one of his feet severely. SCHOOL FOR THe: DEAF AND DUMB, LLANDAFF.— Mr, Melville begs to acknowledge wirh grateful thanks the sum of £70 received from the executors of the late Mrs. Furtwangler, of Edward-terrace, Cardiff, per Messrs. Dalton, Spencer, Corbett, and Evans, solicitors. SANITARY STATE OF CARDIFF.—Week ending- Dec. 16, 1882,-Births registered, 49; 283 per 1.000. Deaths from all causes. 46 26 6 per 1,000. Deaths from seven chief zymotic diseases, 8; 4-6 per 1,000. Mean barometer. 29'627 mean thermo- meter, 65 3: wind, N. andN.E.; rainfall.0-38. Esti- mated population, 89,832. This estimate is based on the census return of April, 1831, with THE addition of the mean daily increment obtained during the preceding ten vears. ACCIDENTS. — On Tuesday morning Cornelius Cumming, 27, of Tyndail-street, was engaged in dischMging iron ore from a steamship in dock, when a piece of iron fell from the hoist-bucket and knocked him over into THJ hold. He was conveyed to the Infirmary. Curiously enough, the injured man had only A few hours previously accompanied to the satnu illstitution a companion who had met with a slighter accident in the hold of the same vessel. IJLAMO ROANSHIRK AND MONMOCTHSHIBK IN- FIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. — State of register for the week ending December 16:— Remain- ing by last week, 52 admitted since, 6; discharged, 10 died, 0 remaining in the hou;e, 48 number of out-patients on the books, 880 patients visited at their homes, 71. Medi- cal officers for the week commencing December 12:—Physician, Dr. Taylor; surgeon. Dr. Sheen; House-surgeon, P. Rliys Griffiths, M.B., B.S. Lond. Gentlemen visitors for the week :—Messrs. J. A. le Boulanger, T. W. Jacobs, W. W. Neil, J. H. Wilson, and the Rev. G. A. Jones.—George T. Coleman, secretary. The secretary begs to acknowlege with grateful thanks the following presents to the Infirmary;-Six dozen flower vases from lady- friends, and scrap books from Mrs. Vaughan, The Deanery. Dandaif. THE NORTH MAIL.—We understand that arrange- ments are being made, which will come in force on tL. 1st of January next, by which the delivery of the North mail will be much accelerated, so far as the town proper and the Docks are concerned. It is not expected that there will be any alteration in the service of trains, but an appreciable saving of time will be effected by means of an augmentation of the staff. PRESENTATION AT THE ROYAL HOTEL.—On Wednesday night a complimentary dinner was given at the Royal Hotel by the members and friends of the Loyal Victoria Lodge, I.O.O.F., to Bro. W. F. Govier. About 100 gentlemen were present. Alderman J. Elliott, District Grand Master, presided, and Bro. Fletcher occupied the vice-chair. Among those present were Councillors W. D. Blessley, P. W. Carey, Reynolds, R. E. Jones, Vaughan, kc. Mr. Govier had acted as the host and treasurer of the lodge above referred to since 1874-, and the chairman incidentally referred to the fact h it his lease having expired he had now been obliged to leave his premises in Splotlands through no fault of his own. The usual loyal toasts were given, and the toastof "The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese" was drunk in silence, after the chairman had referred to the loss which had been sustained in the death of the Bishop of Llandaff. Mr. Gerhold gave a recitation descrip- tive of the Battle of Tel-cl-Kebir, and in the course of subsequent proceedings an illuminated address, which had been executed by Mr. Tilly, of the Tiff Vale Railway offices, expressing recognition of Mr. Govier's efforts as one of the founders of the lodge, and referring to his kindness and courtesy, which had been so instrumental in promnting the success of the lodge, was presented to that gentleman, who responded in a very feeling manner. Several con- genial toasts were subsequently given and acknow- ledged, THE CIRCUS.—The proprietor of the circus has provided an attractive programme for the present week, the variety of which, united with its general excellence, can scarcely fail to please. It includes a performance of no common order by Hercules and Samson," who are not unfittingly termed men of iron," their feats of strength being extraordinary. Muns. Clemolo, the trapeze artiste, is another feature of special interest in the entertainment. Little Joe and his troupe of performing dogs absorb no small amount of attention on the part of the large audiences which nightly assemble at this excellent place of amusement. To give an idea of the excellence of the riding it need only he stated that the usual skill of the performers is fully main- tained. Elaborate arrangements are being made for special productions for Christmas week. BLUE RIBBON CHOIR—A concert was given by this choir on Wednesday night under the con- ductorship of Mr. Jacob Davies, at Wood-street Chapel. The soloists engaged were Madame Williams-Penn, Miss Annie Williams (London). Eos Morlais, Mr. Tom Williams (Pontypridd). and Mr. Thomas Evans. The first part of the concert consisted of a sacred cantata, entitled Esther, the Beautiful Queen," the second part being miscellaneous. The singing of the choir in the cantata was particularly good, the training being evidenced more especially in the last chorus, which was rendered with remarkable precision and power. Miss Annie Williams's rich con- tralto voice showed to great advantage in the part of Zeresh in Esther." That artiste was also deservedly applauded in her solo, The Children of the City," in the miscellaneous part. Eos Morlais fully sustained his reputation, his singing of "The Children's Home" being de- cidedly the gem of the evening. In addition to taking th" part of Esther in the cantata, Madame Williams-Penn sang Kathleen Mavourneen in a truly artistic manner. Mr. Tom Williams and Mr. Thomas Evans were well received in their respective parts of Hitman and the Kinj in Esther," the former being vociferously encored in his song, "The jolly blue jackets," in the second part. Particular mention should be made of Miss Clara N. Davies, who, besides accompanying, rendered a pianoforte solo, The sftorm," in a manner which elicited the well- deserved plaudits of the large audionce. Mr. Sydney Fifoot and Mr. G. M. Sanders also acqui ted themselves admirably as accompanists to the choir. NOTICE.—ESTABLISHED 1850. — Louis RARNTTT, 49, g.;te.st,reer, Cardiff, f he only shop in town where yon can nbtÚn money on PIa!e, Watches, ,Jewdlery, itc., in SINUS above £ 2at the rate of fiairpence in the pound per month. The EHUR^E for ticket 0,. colttrnct onlvone penny, and 1\11 goods may ùe Idt tor twelve months, if rc,!uired. 4983O

NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Saturday the chair was taken by Mr. Woodruff, and the vice chair by Mr. Bebell. Number in the workhouse, 274 corre- sponding week last year. 306; died during the week, Fanny Lehay, aged 61; number in the schools, 193 corresponding week. IG4-. The Chair- man said they had lost through death one of their oldest guardians, Mr. William Jones. He moved a vote of condolence to the family. The Vice- Chairman seconded the motion, and it was sup- ported by the Rev. Watkin Davies. The motion was carried unanimously. The Chairman gave notice that on Saturday next he would move to appoint Mr. S. B. Jones a member of the Assess- ment Committee, vice Mr. W. Jones, deceased. The Rev. D. Roberts, guardian of Henllis and, Bettws, sent in his resignation, and it was ordered to be forwarded to the Local Government Board. The Clerk reported that he had received notices of appeal against the recent valuation from the fol- lowing parties :—Risca and Pontymister Gas Com- pany, Isca Foundry Company, Aberthaw Lime Works Company (Christchurch), Nicholas and Johnson, brickmakers (Ii^ca), Perry (Newport), J. C. Hill and Co. (Cwmbran), and the same com- pany with regard to Henllis Colliery, and Tovey (Bunch of Grapes, Newport). Notice was given that on Saturday next the guardians would be asked to sanction the Assessment Committee be- coming respondents in these cases. RISHOI HEDLEY ON "Music."—On Tuesday the Right Rev. Dr. Hedley. O.S.B., Bishop 7 Newport and Menevia, delivered a lecture on Music to the members of the League of the Cross, at the Guild-hall. His lordship, in the course of his re- marks, pointed o.:t the early history of music. traced its progress through various centuries— especially in regard to Church music—and de- scribed the worksof the most celebrated composers, such as Palestrini, Handel, Mozart, and Haydn, as well as the benefits they conferred on music gene- rally. The bishop also recommended his hearers to pay due attention to the cultivation of music. During the evening a variety of vocal and instru- mental music was performed, which, like the lecture, was highly appreciated. The hall was adorned in honour of the bishop's visit, and several members of the clergy of the diocese were in attendance. FANCY FAIR.—On Wednesday a fancy fair was opened at the Albert-hall, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to a fund for providing an organ for Marshfield Parish Church. The hall was fitted up in a neat and chaste manner, and the stall-holders and assistant ladies were dressed in Welsh costume. The material for the decorations was obtained from the London House. The stalls, on which use- ful and fancy articles were exhibited, were six in number, and were presided over by the ladies herein named :—Mrs. T. Beynon, Miss Mather, and; Miss Edith Mather Mrs. Justice and Miss Justice Mrs. Kemeys-Tynte, Mrs. H. Tynte, Miss Fother- gill. Miss Mansel, and Miss Tyier Mrs. W. G. Cartwright, Miss Phillips, and Miss Hately, Lady Walker, Miss Style, and Miss Palling. The game stall, Mrs. Jones and the Misses Jones. Toy stall, Master Rowland Walker and Miss Maud Beynon. Flower stall, Miss Beynon and Miss Palling. On the orchestra was a very large and richly-laden Christ- mas tree. The bazaar was opened at two p.m. by Lord Tredegar. Besides the ladies named there were present Sir W. Style, Sir George Walker, Mr. T. Beynon, Mr. Gratrex, Mr. R. W. Hamilton, Mr. T. J. Beynon, the Rev. F. Bedwell, the Rev. S. Evans (vicar of Marshfield), Mr. T. M. Llewellin, Mr. F. J. Justice, Mr. D. Whitehouse, Mr. W. G. Cartwright, Mr. E. B. Reece (Cardiff), the Rev. T. L. Lister, Captain Homfray, Mr. Pope, Captain Gurney, &c. A band, under the leadership of Mr. Hazell, occupied the orchestra, and after playing the National Anthem, Lord Tredegar said a number of kind friends had spent many weeks and had worked very hard for this bazaar to obtain funds for an organ to be used in the fine old church at Marshfield. He hoped to see the ladies doing plenty of business, and de- clared the bazaar open. (Applause.) The work of ] buying was then commenced. [ INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. — Number of I patients attended at the Dispensary during the week ending December 16, 349; visits paid to patients at their own homes, 104; patients in the Infirmary, 21. Surgeon for the week, Dr. Brewer. R. H. Dowse, M.B., House Surgeon. Southern Dis- trict :—Number of patients, 64; visits paid to patients, 153.—R. Cooke, M.U.C.S. Eng., L.S.A, Lond., Visiting Surgeon.

SWANSEA. CHAMBER OF COMMKRCK.—A special meeting of the Swansea Chamber of Commerce was held at the Guild-hall on Tuesday afternoon. There was a good attendance. Mr. Livingston moved a reso- lution affirming the necessity for opening a pas- senger station in the neighbourhood of Wind- street, and suggesting that it should be placed somewhere off the coal lines, and that a site is available for the purpose on the Burrows Lodge property of the Great Western Railway Company. The motion was seconded, and after some discussion the chamber adjourned without coming to a deci- sion on the point. RIFLE CLUB.—The third season ot the above club was brought to a pleasant termination on Wednes- day, when the members sat down to dinner at the Exeter Hotel, kindly given by Captain Trick, the captain of the above club. After the loyal and patriotic toasts had been gone through, Captain Trick proceeded to give the details of the year's work, from which it appeared that out of seven matches during the season the team won five. The aggregate score made ior the seven competitions showed a very good average per man, equalling that of last year, and this notwithstanding the fact of the new Wimbledon position being adopted. In accordance with the rules of the club two-thirds of the surplus money in hand at the end of the season has to be shot for by members of the club not members of the team. This competi- tion came off at Cwmdnnkin range in November last, when four competitors became entitled to participation in the sum of £2 12s., which was distributed on Tuesday last by Major Hall to the successful competitors, as follows :—Private John Davies, with 50 points, £1: Colour-Sergt. Mattey, 47,15s.; Private 1". Brain, 43, 10s. Sergeant-Major Pratt, 39, 7s. ACCIDENT TO AN ENGINEER.—As Mr. WM. Lewis, of the steamship Rehance, was going on board the vessel at Belfast a few days ago he fell off the plank leading to the ship, severely cutting his head, and dislocating his shoulder. The unfor- tunate man had his shoulder set at Belfast, though unsuccessfully, and it had to he re-set at Liver- pool. Mr. Lewis i3 now progressing favourablv. T1 LE Reliance trades between Swansea, Belfast, and Douglas..

AT5ERSYCHAN. LOCAL BOARD.—The usual month! meeting of this board was held on Tuesday, Mr. Edward Jones presiding. The death rate for the month of Novem- ber was 14 2, and the birth rate 35 per 1.000 per annum. There were four deaths registered from scarlet fever; none from any otller zymotic disease. Tenders had been received for the SmLtchwood drainage, and that of Mr. Cable being lowest was accepted.

BRIDGEND. CHRISTMAS TREE. — A Christmas tree and tea meeting was held at the Tuwn-hall on Monday in aid of theNoltonNew Church Fund. The tree, a very large one, was loaded with articles of various kinds, and there was also a. stall well stocked with fancy and useful goods, consisting principally of the unsold stock at the fancy fair held in the spring. The room was opened about 2.30. and during the afternoon and evening it was visited by a large number of people. The sale, kc., was opened on Tuesday. SSS! BOARD OF HEALTH.—An ordinary meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, when Mr. H. Bevan presided. The surveyor presented a bill for £9 12s. for extra work in connection with the pro- posed drainage of certain new streets. The pay- ment of the bill was deferred for a fortnight. Several members expressed an opinion that the collector had charged a greater amount of commis- sion than he was entitled to, and it was agreed that the question should be considered at the next meeting. The surveyor was instructed to take immediate steps to have the road in Oldcastle repaired, which has been broken up in order to lay the telegraph wires unfter ground. The Surveyor laid before the board par- ticulars of the Brecon Drainage Works supplied by Mr. Rhys Davies, and the board resolved to take the subject of drainage into consideration at their next meeting.

KRECON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this board was held at the Shire-hall, Brecon, on Saturday morning last, the vice-chairman (Mr. David Downes) presiding. A communication having been read from the Local Government Board calling upon the guardians to furnish them with a report as to the working of the arrange- ments in the new division of districts in the union, and also to be informed of the steps which it may be proposed to take with a view to the fulfilment of the requirements referred to in the board's letter of the 2nd of December, 1881, a committee of thirteen memoers was formed for the purpose of drawing up a report for submission to the Local Government Boanl. Attention was called to the absurdity of the new regulations in force in her Majesty's Prisons, under which persons imprisoned for vagrancy were, after the completion of their imprisonment, discharged without a half-penny in their pockets. This measure, it was thought, only induced vagrants to again break the law. DISTRIBUTION OF PAR/HS AT THE MIDDLE-CLASS SCHOOL.—On Wednesday afternoon last certificates were distributed to boys attending the above ex- ccllùnt school which have been awarded by the Science and Art Department of her Mnjesty's Most Honourable Privy Council on Education for the examination that took phce in Mav. 1382. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. P. \V. Gwynne Hol- ford, the chair wa3 occupied by Captain Travers, Cathedine Hill, Bwlch, and there was a fair attendance of ladies and gentle- men. In his opening remarks the Chairman pointed out that the object of the school was to impart a thoroughly sound modern education, and that pupils were prepared for all examinations. Adverting to the great importance of a thorough elementary training, he spoke of the great efficiency of the school under Mr. Butcher's able guidance. Several gentlemen addressed the meeting.111 tes- tifying to Mr. Butcher's excellent mode of impart- ing education to his scholars. Mention was also made of his able colleague, the Rev. J. B. Jones. The Chairman distributed the certificates that had been gained asfollows:—Phi/sioaraplu/ (Elementary Stage):—First, class William P. James, William C, Row lands, and John L. W illiams. Second class: J. T. Jones, Hanson Tudor, John H. Davies, Lewis M. Taylor', Arthur J. Shepherd, Edward A. Jarinyn, and John N. Rowlands. Mathematics (First Stage):—Second class: Thomas D. James, John L. Williams, Lewis M. Taylor, Thomas Jenkins, William F. James, and N. C. Rowlands. Good Conduct:—1st, E. Benjamin; 2nd, Henry Newman Kettle. Certificate for proficiency in drawing, F. Williams; proficiency in arithmetic, Eustace Watkeys proficiency in English subjects, Oscar Watkins and Frederick Matthews. Queen's > Prizes (awarded by the Science and Art Depart- ment Committee) were awarded to the following: Horatio Jarmvn, C. N. Rowlands, N. P. James, and John L. Williams. Hearty votes of thanks to the chairman and the schoolmasters terminated the proceedings.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Saturday, Mr. J. L. Philipps, the chairman, presiding." The Master of the Workhouse asked for an allowance of £7 to provide the inmates with the usual Christmas dinner. After some discussion it was decided to allow £ 6. On the matter of a water supply for Ferryside town, the sanitary inspector was directed to visit the place and endeavour to get a meeting of the leading ratepayers held, with a view to having some provision made. TOWN COUNCIL. — An ordinary half-quarterly meeting of the corporation was held at the Town- hall on Wednesday, the mayor (Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones) presiding. A letter was read from the Local Government Board with reference to the reduction of the salary of the medical officer, Mr. John Hughes, from £30 to £50, in which the board stated that inasmuch as the term of office for which sanction had been obtained did not expire until the 25th of December, 1883. the medical officer would be entitled to receive the larger sum until that date. It having become necessary to appoint four mem- bers on the Fishery Board, it was unanimously decided to re-elect the four former members, viz., Aldermen Warren and H. Norton, and Mr. D. Lewis and Mr. J. Hughes. A letter was read from the secretary of the grammar school governors, stating that Mr. R. Parnall had ceased to be A governor by reason of two years' absence; and on the motion of the Mayor, Mr. Parnall was again appointed. William Jones was ap- pointed town-crier on the same terms as the former crier. Orders were given to procure 100 new street lamp governors, on the sjggestion of the Gas Company, at a cost of j612 10s., the appliances to be obtained of three different makers with a view of securing the most suitable for all the pub- lic lamps, in place of the ones now in use, which were found to be defective.

CAERPHILLY. ALDSWORTH CHARITY.—On the 13th of Novem- ber last the governors of the above charity, acting for the parish of Eglwysilan, held an examination. The charity offers premiums of 220 for each suc- cessful candidate for three years. The result of the examination is that the following persons are entitled to the premiums:—Miss Elizabeth J. Jones, 355, and Kate L. Barker, 271, pupil teachers National School, Caerphilly H. Cadd, 210. Board School, Taff's Well; L. Evans, 140, Board School, Treforest; and S. Bryant, 123.

CARDIGAN CHRISTMAS FAIR.—The annual Christmas Fair, known as the Goose Fair," was held at Cardigan on Tuesday. Live and dead poultry were in plentiful supply, and sold freely at prices ranging thus:—Geese, from 8d. to 9d. per Ib,; turkeys, from 5s. to 5s. 6d. each. or 9d. per lb. and ducks and fowls from 5s. to 6s. per pair. SCHOOL BOARD.—The first meeting of the mem- bers of the new board was held in the Council Chamber, Cardigan, on Monday afternoon, the Rev. G. Hughes occupying the chair PRO tem. The Rev. W. Jones was elected chairman of the board for the next three years, and the Rev. J. Williams was elected vice-chairman for the same period. An amendment by Mr. W..Tames, that Mr. T. Davies (chairman of the board during the past nine years) be re-elected, was lost. LETTING OF THE PUBUC TOLLS.—The annual meeting forthe letting of the market and slaughter- house tolls was held in the Guild-hall, Cardigan, on Monday, Mr. T. Griffiths. St. Mary-street, being the auctioneer. The bidding this year was far from being brisk, and, the reserve figure of the corpora- tion not being attained, the tolls were temporarily bought in. THF. RAILWAY PROJECT—On Sunday the smack Kate arrived at Cardigan, from Milford, with a consignment of material necessary for the con- I struction of a railway. The cargo is intended for Messrs. Appleby and Lawton, railway contractors, and it is asserted on official authority that the line between Crysamych and Cardigan will be re- commenced in the course of a few weeks.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The Rev. J. R. CWMPARK. Richards, Congregational minister, of this place, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Con- gregational Church at Burnley, Lancashire. Mr. Richards has been very assiduous during his stay at this place.

HAVERFORDWEST. TOWN COUNCIL.—An adjourned meeting of the Town Council was held on Friday weeek, the Mayor (Mr. Farrow) presiding. The committee appointed to confer with Mr. Cousins, C.E., of Swansea, as to engaging his services for preparation of plans and specifications for the proposed sewerage works and superintending same, reported the terms upon which he would undertake the engagement, and the town-clerk was directed to inform Mr, Cousins that his terms were agreed to, and requesting him to proceed with the work as soon as practicable. A special meeting was then held, in pursuance of notice, to consider the propriety of applying to the Board of Works for 'a provisional order to supply electric light for public and private use. Mr. John James suggested that no action be taken by the council at present. This was unanimously agreed to.

LLAJNELLY. MYSTFRIOUS DEATH.—Since Monday evening last, a man named David Roberts, living at Feiin- foel, has been missing. On the evening named, after his day's work at the Glanmor Foundry, where he was employed as a fitter, he started homewards, but on passing the Swansea Castle Inn, Swansea-road, he called in and remained there until ten o'clock He then left in company with two comrades, who, however, left him at the door of the inn in a very iJelpless state of intoxication. On Sunday afternoon he was found by his brother dead at the bottom of the disused stone quarry at Penyfau, a distance of a mile and a Ílalf from the spot where he was last seen. It is not known whether he fell from the roof of the quarry, or whether he wandered thère, BOARD OF HEALTH.—The usual monthly meeting was held on Saturday, Mr. J. S. Tregoning pre- siding. Mr. Whittingham wrote declining the offer of the board of £160 for his steam road-roller. This was all the business of public interest. Soup KITCHEN.—On Tuesday afternoon a meet- ing, convened by the chairman of the Local Board of Health, at the suggestion of Canon Williams, was held at the AthenLeum-hall, to consider the ad- visability of establishing a soup kitchen in the town. The senior relieving-officer of the union attended, and was requested to give his opinion on the state of the poor of the town. which was that the present was a somewhat premature time for its establishment. The Rev. E. A. Davies attended on behalf of the Llangennee'.i Committee, who were desirous of working independently of the Llanelly Committee. It. was resolved to form a committee of the members of the Board of Health, the clergy and ministers, and the proprietors and managers of the works of the town. INQUEST.—On Tuesday evening an inquest was held on the body of David Roberts, who was found in a pool of water at Penyfau Quarry. A verdict of Found drowned was returned. The evidence was not of a very satisfactory nature.

LLANDILO. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, Mr. John Lewis presiding. The follow- ing tenders for provisions were accepted: — Butchers' meat, Mr. D. Stephens; flour and oat- meal, Mr. W. Griffiths firewood, Mr. J. Tomkins coal and milk, Mr. D. Lewis; groceries, Mr. J. O. James; barm, Mr. B. Thomas. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE. — On Sunday morning the Llandilo contingent of the 1st Pem- brokeshire Rifle Volunteers paraded at the Town- hall, and, headed by the brass band, marched to the parish church. The Rev. Lewis Price, chaplain to the corps, preached an appropriate sermon.

LLANCTENNECII. DISTRESS.—The distress occasioned by the sudden stoppage of the Llangeunech Tiu-platc Works has already called forth action with a view to a timely relief of the most urgent cases of destitution. A population of about 2,000 souls has been almost entirely dependent on this extensive but unfor- tunate concern. On Saturday last the Rev. E. A. Davies, vicar of the parish, together with the Rev. D. A. Jones, Independent Minister, undertook a house-to-house visitation, in order to ascertain for themselves the exact state of things. There was a genera! despondency, and by far the majority of the workmen's families bordering on actual want of the means of support, and in some instances the scenes witnessed were heart- rending. They began immediately the work of relief by issuing tickets for various amounts, available at the local shops for substantial provi- sions. This work was on a limited scale, accord- ing to the means at their command. It is devoutly to be hoped that the charitable public will respond liberally to the appeal now being made for help in a cause so urgent.

LEAN G Y Nt W YI). VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry of the parish of Llangvnwyd, Maesteg, was held at the National School-room on Wednesday noon, for tlw purpose of filling up the vacancies in the Liangynwyd Burial Board, caused by the retirement of three members thereof, viz., the Rev. R. P. Llewelyn, vicar; Messrs J. H. Thomas and James Barrow. Four persons were nominated to fill the three vacancies, and on a division the votes were as follow :—Rev. R. P. Llewelyn, vicar, 37 Mr. J. II. Thomas, Ashby Villa, Maesteg, 37; Mr. \V. Williams, manager of Oakwood Colliery, 36; Mr. James Barrow, Fairfield House, 3. The chairman declared the first three duly elected. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—The Uvnvt and Tondu Coal and Iron Company, through Mr. W. Biakemore, their general manager, have with their usual benevolence ordered a parcel of tea and sugar and a currant loaf for each poor widow in the Llynvi Valley as a Christmas gift. The same order has also been given by the same company in regard to the poor widows in the Oomorc Valley and in Tondu.

MEKTHYH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. R. H. Rhys pre- sided at the woekly meeting of the guardians on Saturday. The Aberdare School Committee re- ported that the superintendent had had an inter- view with Mr. Lundie, the manager of the Rhy mnoy Railway Company, as to supplying 50 pairs of boots for the engine-drivers and guards on that line, and that it had been arranged to supply the boots at 12s. per pair. The Chairman explained that the order had been secured thmugh the representa- tions of Mr. Daniel Rees, Aberdare, one of the direc- tors of the company—a gentleman who took a deep interest in the school. The out-door relief during the past week was as follows :-Aberdare, jE66 Is. Id.; Gelligaer, £20 12s. lid.: Merthyr Upper, JE58 9s. 9d.; Merthyr Lower, £52 Is.; non-settled, £lls. 6d.; total, JE198 6s. 3d. The chairman at the last meeting desired a return to be prepared of the old people of 65 years and upwards who lived in homes of their own, and the clerk now read the return, which showed that there were 417 such paupers in the union. The Chairman then moved that all such old people should receive one shilling extra for the next two weeks. After a conversa- tion, it was agreed that the extra relief should be given to old people of 60 and upwards. The report of the Tenders Committee was read and adopted. In the Aberdare School last week there were 138 children, and in the workhouse 216 inmates, as compared with 254 in the corresponding week of last year. BOARD OF HEALTH.—Mr. George Martin presided at the bi-monthly meeting of this board on Wed- nesday. The Surveyor reported that the cost of clearing the snow from the principal thorough- fares of Merthyr, Dowlais, and Troedyrhiw on the 13th inst., in addition to the ordinary staff, was jE21 10s. 7d. A letter was read from Mr. J. Vaughan agreeing, on behalf of Major Morgan, to accept £50 in satisfaction of that gentleman's claim for easement. The medical officer of health reported that during the fortnight ended the 16rh of December there were 59 births and 79 deaths registered. Those numbers would be equivalent to annual rates of births of 30 and of deaths of 41 per 1,000. Fifteen deaths were assigned to measles, 2 to diphtheria, and 1 to whoop- ing cough. During the same period there were 83 cases of measles in Merthyr and Plymouth Wards. Mr. J. Jenkins again advocated the consolidation of the loans, and asserted that if £190,000, which would be sufficient to pay off existing loans, were borrowed at 4 per cent., repayable in 50 years, there would be a saving of above £6.000, equal to a Is. Id. rate, annually. The subject was not further discussed. This was all the general busi- ness.

MAESTEG. LOCAL BOARD.—Au ordinary meeting was held on Friday evening, Mr. Thomas Thomas presiding. The Surveyor estimated the cost of kerbing and channelling some of the principal streets in the Upper Hamlet at £136 15s. 5d. The surveyor was instructed to complete the worst part forthwith, from the Travellers' Rest to the new railway. A deputation trom the Tabernacle Eisteddfod Com- mittee attended, to ask the board to raise the flooring at the end of the Town-hall, as it was difficult for those in the further end to see or hear. 'A committee, consisting of the chairman, Mr. T. L. Roberts, and Mr. M. Howpils, wasappointed to see what was required, and give necessary orders to have the same completed by the Christmas Eistedd- fod if necessary. LLANGYNWYD BURIAL BOARD.—The annual elec- tion of members will take place on the 20th inst. at Llangynwyd. The retiring members are Messrs. J. H. Thomas and James Barrow.

MONMOUTH. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs. Jackson, widow of the late Mr. Charles Jackson, builder, for many years surveyor of the borough, and afterwards a town councillor, was found dead in her bed on Saturday morning. Deceased, who was about 75 years of age, had been under the care of Dr. Wilson for heart disease. An inquest is not considered necessary. The late Mr. Charles Jackson was the brother of Mr. J. E. Jackson and uncle of Mr. Councillor Charles Jackson, of Cardiff. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual meeting of the board was held on Saturday, when Mr. S. R. Bosanquet presided. There was a good attendance of guardians. The master reported the number of inmates to be 198, against 186 in the previous week, and 176 in the corresponding week of last year vagrants relieved during the week, 25; imbeciles in the house, 17; children receiving industrial training, 15; children attending the school, 39. Cheques for out-relief were drawn as follows :—Coleford District, £ 130; Monmouth, £ 60; and Trelleck, JE45. The balance in the hands of the treasurer was reported to be £1,643 18s. A letter was received from the secretary of the Vagrancy Committee at Dursley, in which he pointed out the power the guardians would have by the Act of 1882, which would coma into force on the 1st of January, 1883. He advocated the gradual increase in the labour task and in the time of detention of habitual tramps. Mr. Adams drew the attention of the board to a piece of land which the Local Government Board had, on the report of the inspector, signified their intention of annexing to the parish of Ruardean, in the Ross Union, which would result in the loss of about jMO to JE50 per annum to the Monmouth Union, and would be a great injustice to Monmouth. He proposed that I the Local Government Board should be memo- rialised to rescind their intention of taking this land from the Monmouth Union and annexing it to the Ross Union, or that they would re-open the Government inquiry on the subject. This was seconded by Mr. Dainpier, and carried unani- mously.

NEATH. Tows COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday, the mayor, Mr. Rowland Thomas, in the chair. The town-clerk (Mr. Curtis) read a complaint from Mr. Thomas Phillips, that butchers whose stalls ran parallel with his pre- mises were in the habit of burning refuse of meat and bone in lighting fires, causing a most offensive nuisance. The market inspector was directed to sec that the nuisance was not continued. Mr. P. Charles called attention to the cattle shed in the slaughterhouse, which was inconvenient for tying cattle. The surveyor was instructed to draw up a report as to the cost of constructing a new room at the rear of the slaughtering-rooms, and what was necessary to turn the storing-room at present used into a pig slaughtering-room. There were several candidates present for the ap- pointment of third-class policeman. Mr. William Evans, of Cwmdu, was appointed. The minutes of the Gas Committee were read. It appeared that eighteen additional public lamps were ordered to be fixed up at once. SUDDEN DEATH.—The remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, the widow of the late Mr. John Evans, Cawdor Arms, Llandilo, were interred at Lantwit on Monday morning. Deceased died suddenly on Thursday morning last from heart disease. She was the daughter of an old and much respected inhabitant of the town, Mr. Williams, Mackworth Hotel, Neath.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—Tlus board met. on Monday, Mr. Little presiding. The tender of Mr. Miles Edmunds, for making a footpath from St. Margaret's Church to the Duffryn Wood, being the lowest, was accepted. A letter was read from Mr. Bell on behalf of the Messrs. Nixon, asking the board's permission to carry their private railway- under the highway at Pontcynon. The requisite permission was granted, and the surveyor was in- structed to watch the interest of the board during the progress of the work. The medical officer re- ported that three fresh cases of scarlet fever had taken place in the town during the past fortnight, being an increase of one on the previous fortnight. LORD ABKKDARE AND THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.— It has transpired that all the day school children of the town, some 2,000 in number, will next week be treated by Lord Aberdare with tea, in com- memoration of the marriage of his lordship's second son, the Hon. William Napier Bruce, which recently took place.

PANDY. THE PROPOSED NEW STATION.—If has been long the custom to blame the Taff Vale Railway Com- pany for the want at Pandy of proper railway station accommodation. It, has just transpired that the reason a suitable station hag not been erected does not lie with the railway company, but with those of the owners of land on the Dinas side of the river. Even the plans of the proposed new station were prepared four years ago. It is pro- bable that the obstacles in the way of providing the much-needed station will be referred to the District Board of Health, with a view to putting in force the compulsory powers with which it is invested.

PENYGRAIG. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday David Row- lands, a fireman at the Pandy Pit of the Naval Steam Coal Collieries, met his death in an unac- countable manner by a journey of empty tmll1s passing over him, and nearly severing his head from his body. He was dead before he was brought to the surface.

PONTYPRIDD. DEATH or A LOCAL TRADESMAN.—We regret to announce the somewhat sudden death of Mr. W. Nicholas, landlord of the Horse and Groom Inn, Pontypridd, which took place on Monday after- noon. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Wednesday, at the above board, which was well attended, ft was de- cided to give the inmates of the workhouse a Christmas dinner of beef and plum pudding, also to furnish all out-door paupers above 55 years of age an extra shilling each to provide themselves with Christmas dinner. CHRISTMAS MARKKT.—Wednesday being the last market day before Christmas Day the attendance of the public, especially of the farmiug class, was unprecedentedlv large. As is well-known, the Rev. D. W. Williams, M.A., and Mrs. Williams, Fairfield, had intended offering prizes for the best poultry brought into the town on that day. But the Market Company opposed it. Doubtless many of the visitors were attracted tn tho town by the report that a show would be held that day. The inhabitants were deeply disappointed that the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Williams was not permitted to be carried out. People yet hope that "Fairlield," whose energy is well known, will not rest satisfied until his own intention and that of his good lady is carried out successfully. The show of beef and mutton in the market was very good. There was a lar^e number of geese and turkeys. These fetched from Is. to Is. 2d. per pound. Beef and mutton wore sold at lid. per pound. Mr. William Morgan, auctioneer, held a very successful sale of cattle in the market grounds on Wednesday. '1

PORTDINORWIC, TESTIMONIAL TO THE lhw. J. T. JONES.—At Portdinorwic, on Friday night, a testimonial was presented to the Rev. J. T. Jones, who was recently appointed curate-in-charge of Llariddancelfab und Llanedwen, Anglesey. The presentation was made on behalf of the parishioners of Llanfairisgaer, the sphere of the rev. gentleman's labours during the past four years. The Rev. H. Parry presided at the meeting, which was well attended.

TENBY. RACE MEETING.—On Saturday eveninga meeting was held at the Cobourg Hotel for the purpose of considering the prospects of a race meeting for Tenby. Mr. J. N. Moore took the chair, and there was a large attendance. The lion, sec., Mr. John Hughes, stated that a sum of about j680 had been already promised, and that lie had no doubt, this would be considerably augmented. It was decided to have a one day's meeting on Friday, January 23, which would be the week following the South Pembrokeshire Hunt week. It was also announced that the following gentlemen would act as stewards: —Mr. H. G. Allen, M.P., Mr. Crawshay Bailey, Mr. Saunders Davies, Mr. J. N. Moore, Mr. M. Owen, Captain Cecil Otway, Mr. H. L. P. Penn, and Mr. W. H. Richards. it was decided to ask Mr. E. Vaughan, M.F.H., to act as judge, and Mr. P. Grifliths, of Tredoync, as starter.

TREDEGAR. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Friday morning last the inhabitants of the town were startled to lien r of the sudden death of Mr. David Eynon, draper. The deceased was out on the previous evening.

TREORKY. HANDEL.—Last Monday evening, at Noddfa Chapel, the Rev. W. Morris (Rhosynog) delivered a very able and interesting lecture on "George Frederick Handel." In the absence of Mr. William Jenkins, Ocean Collieries, the chair was occupied by the Rev. D. Davies, of Horeb Chapel.

USK. RUN OVER.—On Saturday a lad named Edward Morgan, in the employ of Mr. Joseph Mattick, grocer, met with severe injuries by being run over near the railway station. He was hauling flour in a spring trap, and, in attempting to get up while the horse was going: at a trot, fell, and the wheel passed over his body. LONGEVITY.—During the month of December three old inhabitants of Usk have died, whose united ages amounted to 266 years.

WESTBUR Y -ON-S EVERN. SERIOUS EPIDEMIC.—The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Tuesday, Major Probyn in the chair. Dr. Bond, the medical officer of health, with Mr. Grant, the house surgeon, attended before the board relative to an epidemic of diphtheritic croup at Chuxhill. It was stated that upwards of forty persons, the majority of whom were school children, were now affected. Four children, he understood, would be buried that day, nine having died since the commencement of the epidemic. Dr. Bond at- tributed the same, which was exceedingly con- ta2"ious, to some peculiar atmospheric influence at work. It was further stated that all possible pre- cautions had been instituted by the authorities.

CARDIFF MONDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones and Mr. J. M'Connochie.) — Extraordinary Conduct.— Mark Horton was charged with being drunk in the public street. He admitted the offence, and was dis- charged with a caution. Mr. Hemingway informed the bench that the prisoner had had a loaded revolver in his possession, and he had threatened to shoot a cabman with it. Prisoner said, in answer to Mr. M'Connochie, that he had formerly been a foreman and cashier with a Mr. Evans, in Bristol, and he had not carried a revolver for two years. The police stated that the prisoner lived in Broadway, and nothing was previously known against him. The magistrates ordered the police to detain the weapon. An Old Offender.—Mary Ann Dee, who had appeared in the court forty times, and had only been released from gaol on Saturday morning after an imprisonment of three months, was charged by Police-Constable Webber with being drunk and disorderly in The Hayes on Saturday night. She promised to return to the House of Mercy, where she had formerly been an inmate, and she was discharged with a caution. No Prosecutor.—George Green, charged on remand with being in possession of a shrub which was supposed to have been stolen on the East Moors, was discharged with a caution, as the Dock police were unable to offer any evidence as to ownership. Charge of Stealing Fish.—Thomas Bryan was re- manded till Wednesday on a charge of stealing 81bs. of codfish, belonging to David Jones, fishmonger, Bute-street. Lads in Trouble.— William Brown, Philip Williams, Sidney Rideout, Frank Weaver, and John Wheatly, boys eight and nine years of age, were charged w,th stealing one tin of mutton, one tin of beef, and one tin of salmon, at the shop of W. J. Flower, provision merchant, Canton, on Friday night. Police-Constable G. Durston said he appre- hended the prisoners. Brown, Williams, a d Rideout said they each took a tin, and the others said they "had a bit." The Magistrates cautioned the parents, who were present, and then dis- charged the prisoners on account of their tender age. Alleyed Robbery with Tiolence— Patrick Meury was charged with stealing, with violence, a watch chain from the person of John Cosgrove, riggei 41, Oakley-street, Lower Grangetown. The coiii plainant said that at twenty minutes t( eleven o'cl ck on Saturday night he w m in a tramcar as far as C iv^-street. When he gu. I out he was folt wed by the prisoner and two other men. He was yoing homewards, and the three men took hold of him and knocked him down. Then they t abbed" for his watch guard, put their hands in his pockets, and attempted to take some money. They broke his chain, but he did not lose any money. He shouted out Police" and "Murder." He was certain that the prisoner was one of the assailants, although he admitted that he was not sober. John James, grocer, 38, Penarth-road, stated that shortly before eleven o'clock on Saturday night he was in Clive-street. He heard a man shouting out Police," and then saw four men run away. They camo towards him, and he seized the prisoner. One of the other men struck him in the face, and the other said, "Knife the b ■" Wit- ness did not lose sight of the prisoner, although he did not continue to have him in custody, and he subsequently gave him in charge. Mr. Heming- way said it was a common thing for gangs to attack persons under the influence of drink in the Penarth-road on Saturday nights, and on his application the prisoner was remanded till Friday, when, it was believed, the other offenders would be apprehended. Assault on a Greek.—Timothy Cokely was charged with assaulting John Pooleo, a Greek seaman, on Saturday night. Police- Constable Henry Waters said that at twelve o'clock on Saturday night in Bute-street, he saw the complainant on the ground surrounded by a crowd. The prisoner was kicking him, and on seeing the wit- ness ran away. The officer caught him at a distance of twenty yards. Nathaniel Thompson, tramroad pavior, said he saw several persons treat the com- plainant badly. Witness remonstrated, whereupon several men, the prisoner being the ringleader. attacked him. They afterwards followed, and knocked him down. The complainant stated, through an interpreter, that he was a fireman on board a Greek boat. He was attacked by several men. The prisoner was one of them, and kicked him. If it had not been for the policeman he might have been killed. Inspector Price said the prisoner was well-known to the police, and he was sorry- to add that it was not uncommon for foreigners to be set upon and beaten in Bute-street at night. He regretted that the police were unable to sustain a charge of felony, as it appeared that the complainant had been robbed. Prisoner was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour. TUESDAY.—(Before Aldermen Daniel Jones and J. M'Connochie and Mr. J. W. Vachell.)—Rivals.— Peter Reynolds, young man, was charged with assaulting Henry Pegridiew. They were both foreigners and rival water clerks. Meeting com- plainant in the street, the accused struck him on the face. For this offence he was ordered to pay 10s. and costs, or go to gaol for seven d.-iys, with hard labour. Robbery by a Married Woman.—Sarah Garrett, a woman with a child in her arms, was charged with stealing seven yards of French merino, worth 128" the property of A. B. Jacobs, 117, Cowbridge-road. Police-Constable Morgan Jenkins stated that he found the merino on Mon- day at Mr. Fliglestone's pawn-shop. lIe after- wards apprehended the prisoner at her residence in Severn-road, and, in reply to the charge, she said, I did take it. If you will let me go to Mr. Jacobs he will forgive me." She was now sent to gaol for ten days, with hard labour. Non-Main- tenance.—Joseph Taylor, charged by John Pritchard, warrant officer to the guardians, with leaving his wife chargeable on the union fund. was sent to gaol for one month, with hard labour.—William Bassett, charged with neglecting to maintain his child, was similarly dealt with. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones, Dr. Painc, Alderman T. Evans, and Mr. J. W. Vachell.) —Stealini/ Fish in Bute-street.—Thomas Bryan was charged on remand with stealing 61b. of cod fish, belonging to David Jones, fishmonger, Bute-street, on Friday- night last. Prisoner, who had been apprehended by Police-Constable Thomas, and now pleaded guilty, was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour, it appearing that he bore a bad character. Alleyed Robbery from the Person.—Jane Smith, middle-aged woman, charged on remand with stealing a purse containing coin from the person of Michael Boynes, was committed for trial to the quarter sessions.

PENARTH. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. J. S. Corbett, Dr. Lewis, Mr. Jame^ Ware, and Mr. John Fry.)—Trespassing in Pursuit of Game.—William David, for this offence, was fined JE3, with the alternative of spending two months in gaol. He was seen by Police-Constable Berry on the 11th inst. setting two wires on Yniston Farm, Leckwith. Larceny.— Martha James was charged with stealing two pairs of boots, the property of Messrs. Molyneux and Co. From the evidence of a lad named Daniel Regan it seems that ho was sent by his father to Messrs. Molyneux for the boots, and returning he had occasion to call at the doctor's, and left the boots on the steps while he went in. When he came out he found they were missing. Prisoner was apprehended at Baath with the boots in her possession. Fiued jEl. A Cool Fellow.—John Greatrex was charged on re- mand with breaking into the house of Catherine Green, at Barry. It was alleged that on the 10th inst. the servant on coming down in the morning found the kitchen fire alight, and, as this was un- usual, she called the mistress, and then they found that someone had entered by the kitchen window. A closer search explained to them that a pair of stockings and a tea-caddy were missing, but what was worse still the pantry was empty. The rubber had not only walked off with the useful articles mentioned, but had taken good care to have a com- fortable, warm and substantial repast. He was, however, soon apprehended, and is now committed to take his trial at the assizes.

NEW POUT. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. A. J. Stevens, Mr. J. Moses, and Mr. T. P. Wansbrough.)—Disorderlies.— Emma Knapp was charged with being drunk and breaking live panes of glass in the house of Emma Panton. Fined 10s. 6d., or fourteen days' hard labour.—Selina Hayes and Catherine Brean were charged with breaking each other's window. Bound over to keep the peace. Charges against Cab- men.— Henry Strong was summoned for leaving his cab unattended. Sergeant Evans said at 4.30 p.m. on the 12th inst. the defendant left his cab in High-street, and was found in the Railway Inn, having his tea. Defendant said he had been out all day from 9 a.m., and did not get his breakfast before starting. When he returned he went to the public-house to get his meal. It was a bitterly cold day. The Bench fined him 2s. 6d.—George Mark Lewis was summoned for a similar offence, committed on the night of the 14th inst. His cab was left unattended in Bridge-street for twenty minutes. Defendant neglected his fare by his absence. Fined 5s.— Stealing.—Hannah Watkins, a young woman, with a baby in arms, was charged with stealing a piece of mutton, the property of Alfred Duckham, from his stall in the Market. Prisoner took it at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, and an hour later she was apprehended at a house in North-street. She said Yes, I had it; the cursed drink was the cause of it." Seven days' hard labonr. False Pre- tences.—Elizabeth Radniore, a middle-aged woman, was charged with obtaining a shoulder of pork by false pretences from John Edward Mogford, pork butcher. On Saturday night the prisoner went, to the shop and stated that Mrs. Robbins had sent hot. for a shouidcr of pork. The assistant weighed one and told her it would come to 3s. 9d. He afterwards asked Mrs. Robbins if she had sent the prisoner, and she said no. Prisoner was committed for trial at the quarter sessions. WEDNESDAY.—(Before the Mayor and Mr. R.G. Culluin.)—Helplessly Drunk.—Walter Thorn, sailor, found helplessly drunk in Commercial-street, on Tuesday night, was fined 10s.—John Bremner, travelling draper, was charged with being drunk and incapable. Fined 10s. Drunk in a Public- House.—Joseph Fitzgerald was found drunk in the Foaming Tankard on Saturday night, and lined 10s. 6d., or fourteen days. An Alleged Swindling Sailor.—Henry Harris, a seaman, was charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Edward J. Pool, butcher. Ho was remanded. Char ye of Conspiring to Steal a Horse. — James Smith, of Caerleon, and Oliver Smith, Mill-street, Newport, brothers, were charged with con- spiring to cheat Sidney Gould of a horse. No prosecutor appeared, arid they were discharged with a caution. Riotous Characters.—Henry Cum- mings and William Holland were charged with fighting in Cross-street, on Saturday night. Hol- land fined 5s.; Cummings dismissed with a caution. Michael Hayes, Julia Hayes, and Mary Collins were charged with being disorderly in Speedwell-street on Sunday afternoon. The man was fined 103., and the women 5s. each.—William Landers and William Rodway, young men, were charged with being disorderly and assaulting Elizabeth Williams, in George-street. On Tuesday night complainant was putting up the shutters of her sister's shop, when Rodway pushed against her, and she fell, and the shutter fell upon her. When she got up Landers pushed her again. Each fined 5s. and costs. Stealing Coal.—Anna Maria James, aged 17 was charged with stealing coal, the property of the Newport Dock Company. Two days' imprisonment and cautioned not to offend again. Assaults.— Frederick Morrison was summoned for assaulting Elizabeth Melton. He beat her, and she went for a warrant til covered with blood. Now she did not wish to press the charge, as he had apologised. Defendant to pay the costs. Emma llees was charged with wounding her husband, Edwin Rees, blacksmith, by throwing a knife at him. About midnight on Tuesday they had a quarrel, and this was the result. They have been married twenty years, and have three children. Prosecutor did not wish to press the charge. Prisoner was fined 21s., or fourteen days.

COLEFORD. TUESDAY.—Keeping a Dog without a Licence.— James James, a collier, of Berry Hill, who did not appear, was fined 30s. and costs for keeping a dog without a licence. Permitting Drunkenness.— Ezekiel Benfield, of the Brewery Tap, Coleford, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on licensed premises on the 4th inst. Police-Constable Russell having given evidence, defendant was fined 10s. and costs and cautioned. Bad Language and Drunk.—John Dixey, a bricklayer, of Coleford, who did not appear, was fined 30s. and costs for drunken- ness and using bad language. Assault.—Charles Price, of Bream, was charged with assaulting Henry Paine, a postman. Mr. James defended This was a case in which the complainant was on duty, and defendant's dog flew" at him. He struck at it with his stick, the animal making renewed attempts to bite, when the defendant came up and committed the assault. There was a cross summons of assault. After a long hearing the Bench dismissed the latter summons, and con- victed Price in a penalty of 20s.and costs. Charge against a Collier.—Benjamin Evans, a miner, of Coleford, was fined 30s. and costs for a series of offences with which he was charged.

NEATIl. MONDAY.—(Before Messrs. Rowland Thomas, mayor; and David Davies, ex-mayor.)—A Pugilis- tic Irishman.—David Bourke was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly. Defendant wanted to fight. Illegal Pawning.—Louisa Evans was summoned by Mr. Chas. Earl for this offence. Mr. H. P. Charles appeared to prosecute. The de- fendant admitted she pawned the goods, but dleged Mrs. Earl had asked her to do so. Fined 0s. and costs. TUESD AY.(Bef6re Messrs. Rowland Thomas and Javid Davies.)—Street Obstruction.— Cornelius t nillivan was charged with obstructing Glamor- O. ::vV3 o gan-street. Fined 5s. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment. Violent Assault.—Julia Sullivan, of The Green, was brought up charged with assault- ing Wiiliam Brookes. A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed.

PONTYPRIDD. WEDNESDAY.—The Dinas Concrete Amazon and the Hebrew.—Edith Bowden, Concrete Houses, Dinas, was charged with assaulting Rebecca Freedman, wife of Mr. Freedman, a Hebrew carry- ing on the business of a pawnbroker at Tony- pandy. Mrs. Bowden, apparently a Cornishwoman, and certainly of Amazonian proportions, went into the complainant's shop to redeem a ring she had pledged. A ring was given to her by Mr. Freedman. She, after hurriedly scanning it, declared in Sid- donian tones that the produced was not the one she had pledged. The Hebrew protested that the ring was the real Simon Pure. The next instant Cornwall was down upon the son of Abraham. Mrs. Freedman then appeared on the scene, and the Amazon pounced upon her also. c Defendant, who appeared before the bench with a child on each arm, was fined 35s., including costs.

COUNTY COURTS, NEWPORT—TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. W. L. Selfe, the judge.)—In the course of hearing judgment summonses the Judge had occasion to remark it was wasting the time of the Court to summon people and not to be prepared to prove their means. It should be known by this time that the judge has no power to commit de- faulters unless proof is given of means. Servants' Wages.—Jones v. Foote.—This was a claim for 1;2 12s. lid., balance of wages, by the plaintiff, who had been in the service of Admiral Foote as cook between a day in September and November last. Plaintiff stated that three or four years ago she was cook in defendant's family, at a salary of eighteen guineas a year, and engaged on this last occasion on the same terms. Defen- dant said the terms were at the rate of Cll a year, and had paid £lls. 2d. into court. Judgment for the defendant for that amount. A Jury Case.— Comley v. Davies.—?.Ir. Bailhache appeared for the plaintiff, a grocer, at Barnardtown, Newport; Mr. Wyndham Pain for defendant, a hay dealer, living iu the parish of Christ-church. Plaintiff re- quires a horse and cart to supply his customers. Last October he needed a horse, and applied to the defendant (a customer, and distantly related), when, after some bargaining, plaintiff agreed to buy a mare for jE17 10s., or a cob for £ 30. Plaintiff agreed to try the mare for a fortnight, and in the meantime defendant went to him about a bill which lie had returned to him, and asked plaintiff to accept a bill for £15 on the strength of the deal about the mare. The mare was found to be un- suitable, and negotiations were opened as to the purchase of the cob, plaintiff offering defendant £27 10s., but the overtures were ineffectual. Besides the 115 (the value of the bill), plaintiff claimed £6 4s. 2d. for groceries. The defence was that the price of the mare was £13, and lie had paid £3 4s. 2d. into court in settlement of the claim. The mare was now said to be grazing in Mr. Earl's field, the ownership being repudiated by both parties. Witnesses were examined on both sides. His Honour summed up, and the jury, after Ion,, consultation, were unable to agree. They were thereupon discharged without giving a verdict. — WEDNESDAY.— (Before his Honour Mr. W. L, Selfo.)-i11ntio/t in Bankruptcy. Mr. F. Vaughan appeared before the court to make a motion relating to the bankruptcy of one Atkin- son, of the Forest of Dean. Three or four years ago Messrs. Oldland and Rosser became owners of two undivided moieties of the Hopewell Engine Colliery., situated near Coleford, and held under the Crown. It has a shaft 100 yards deep, and was worked by machinery at the pit's mouth in the usual way. In the spring of 1881 the owners agreed to let the colliery to the bankrupt, at 6d. a ton royalty for large and 4d. a ton for small coal, and C25 a year dead rent. The owners wished him to pay the rent monthly, but he said he would rather pay- quarterly, and if he failed they were to seize the machinery at the pit's mouth which lie (the bankrupt) placed there to work the colliery. He fell in arrear with his rent, and they distrained and sold articles which produced £.33. This was claimed by iNIr. S. B. Parsons, of Bristol, the trustee under the bankruptcy7, for whom Mr. A. Parker, of Coleford, appeared. The £33 had been into court to abide the event. The contention was that goods were distrained upon which were on pre- mises not rented of the landlords. One of the latter was examined by Mr. Vaughan to show that the articles seized were upon the landlord's pro- mises. His Honour held that the site of the articles distrained upon was included in the demise to Atkinson, and, therefore, liable to the distress levied, and he gave judgment for the £33 paid into court, with costs.

BANKRUPTS, LIQUIDATIONS, &C. (From Tuesday night's London Gazette.) LIQUIDATIONS. Wm. Evans, junior, late of St. Nicholas-road, St. Paul's, Bristol, but now of Milford Haven, Pem- brokeshire, builder. Edwin Bryant, 33, Commercial-road, Newport, Mon., boot and shoe maker, trading as E. Bryant and Co. David Morgan, 2 and 197, Commercial-road, Newport, Mon., grocer and provision dealer. Walter Meredith Jones, 59, Church-street, Tre- degar, Mon., grocer and haulier.

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ADVANCE OF WAGES IN DEAN FOREST. The Dean Forest colliery owners, at a conference with the miners' delogates at Cindertord on Mon- day, conceded the men a further advance of 5 per cent. in wages.

THE MINERS' CONFERENCE AT LEEDS. The National Conference of Miners was opened at Leeds on Tuesday afternoon for the considera- tion of the question of restriction of output. Delegates were present from Yorkshire, Stafford- shire. Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Derbyshire, North Wales, Forest of Dean, Fife and Clackmannan, representing257,000 men. Mr. Ben- jamin Pickard, of Barnstey, was elected president, and Mr. Thomas Ashton secretary. The National Miners' Conference resumed its sit- tings in the St. James's-hall, Leeds, on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. B. Pickard. Resolu- tions were adopted in favour of restricting the out- put of coal, and also asserting that no collier should work more than five days or shifts per week, and that where pits work single the hours of coal- getters be eight.

THE IRON AND COAL TRADES OF SOUTH WALES. Last week there was not much alteration in the state of the steam coal market, but during the six days inter- vening before the Christmas holidays business has been milch brisker, and there has been a great desire evinced to get, rid of as much work as possible before any inter- ruptions. It is, therefore, needless to say that the demand has been biisker, and colliery proprietors have been pressed all all sides. Whether this will last is. of course, a moot point, but it. at all events, seems pro- bable, now that arrivals of tonnage are more regular, that we slndl regain some of the old activity. House coals continue in very active inrjuiv\ and 9s. 6d. for best lihondda No. 3 is easily realised at Cardiff. Iron ore is wi> bout much alteration, but, a better supply of piuwood has come to hand, one vessdhaving arrived at Cardiff with the large quantity of 1,950 tons. The freight market has not been verv active. French rates are unchanged; for Gibraltar things are steady, and the same remark will apply to most Mediterranean business. For the Bast Indies there e have been several transactions. There is a fair inquiry for the Brazils and River Plate, but, as usual at this season of the year, freights for the West Indies have shown symptoms of decline. There has been an average quantity of iron, &c., sent away. The coal clearances for tbc week have been From Cardiff, 100,096; Newport, 31,469; Swansea, 19,539 tons. Coastwise: Cardiff, 15,092; Newport, 17,621 Swansea, 4,722tons.

THE WEEK'S MARKETS. CORN. CARDIFF, Saturday.—(From Messrs. D Lougher and Son's Report.)—A fair attendance of dealers and farmers on 'Change to-day. Good dry home-grov. n wheat and barley in request, and fully as dear, but the large quantity of damp, discoloured samples of wheat and barley on offer are exceedingly difficult to sell, and the same unfortunate holders of such qualities are unable, week after week, to dispose of the same. Foreign wheat in average demand at recent full pdces. Flour in good request, and the value of the sallie is well -'maintained. Maize-easier, especially for forward delivery. Grinding barley also tends downwards. GLOUCKSTEK, Saturday.—English wheat in liberal supply at to-day's market, and prices were the turn in tavour of buyers foreign kinds very slow of sale at about previous rates. Grinding barley 6d per qr. lower. CHESTER, Saturday.—There were small supplies of English wheat oil the market to-thy, with a moderate attendance. Last week's prices were generally main- tained. White samples realised 6s 3d, and red kinds, 6s 2<1 per 7611)3. Malting barley slow of sale, with busi- ness done at 5s per 601bs. Oats steady at 3s 3d per 461bs. Beans, 6s 3d per 80H)s. Indian corn declined 4d per lOOlbs. on the week, the quotation being 7s 8d per cental. LUDLOW, :v1onday.fhcl'c was a thin attendance of market to-day. Good samples of grain were on offer, but not much business done, safes being confined to present requirements. Allllexed are the prices English wheat, per bushel of 7511>s" white, 6s 3d to 6s ad; red, 6s Od to 6s 3d. Barley. 32s to 3Gs per qr. lleans, 36s to 3is per qr. Oats, 24s to 28s per qr. Flour, per sack of live busheJs, or 280lbs., best. 38s seconds, 35s. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—The Exchange opened with a small attendance to-day. The samples on offer were small, and prices were firm. Barley 6d cheaper. CATTLE. ABILRGAVK.VNY CHRISTMAS STOCK MARKET, Tuesday. -At this day's market there was a good supply of fat cattle, but mutton was scarce, and there was not sum- cient on offer to ifford;t quotation of prices. The pig trade was very quiet. Best beef scarcely made 9d per lb., though there were some prime Herefords sold. Mr. J. Struker sold by auction nearly all the fat stock in the market, and awarded a silver cup of the value of £5 to Ur. Kichards, of Pantygoitre, as the consignor of the largest quantity of stock for sale under his ham- met-, and to Major Herbert for sheep. NKWPOUT, Wednesday.—There was a small attendance to-day, and a poor supply of stock on offer. Prices ruled as follow :-Best beef, bid to 8:td per lb. second quality, to 8d. Mutton, wether, 10Jd per lb. Pigs the same as last quoted, LONDON, Thursday.—There was scarcely any business reported, and quotations unchanged, with the exception of beef, which is rather lower. Prices:—Beef, 49 6d to 6s Od per 81bs mutton, 6s 4d to 8s 0d veal, 5s 6d to Gs 8d; pork, 3s 8el to 4s 4d. Arrivals Beasts, 200; sheep, 400 calves, 10; pigs, 40; no foreign arrivals. The next market will be held on Tuesday, the 26th inst. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.—A slow trade to-day. The following are the quotations;—Beef, Sid per lb. Iduttoii, 9,1 to lltd per lb. Yeal, 8d to get per lb. Pigs: Bacouers, 10s Od to 10s Gd per score; sows, 8s to 9s and porkers, 10s ad 'to 10s Ud. PROVISIONS. MOXMOUTH CHRISTMAS MARKET, Wednesday.—The market to-day was an exceptionally good one, the display of dretsed poultry being large, and wdl got up for the occasion, while the Market-hall was literally crowded with both sellers and buyers. The following are the prices :—Poultry Turkeys, small size, from 5s 6d to 93 each, or from 10d to lid per lb., and stags, Hd to Is,; geese, 5s to 10s each, or from 9cl to 9id per lb. wholesale, and lOll per lb. retail; ducks, 59 6d to 7s 6d per couple, or about 10d per lb,; fowls. 4s to 68 Gd per couple, or from 9d to lOd per lb. Giblets, 10<1 to Is per set. Dead rabbits, Is to Is 2d each. Freeh butter from Is 6d to 2s per lb. Lard, 8d per Jb. Pigmeat: Giij- kins, Sjd per lb.; spareribs, 7ad per lb. Fruit: Cooking apples, lOd per gollon; dessert uitto, Is 3d per gallon. Butcher's meat (prime joints only quoted): Beef, lOll per lb. veal, lOd per ib. Mutton, wether legs, lid per 11, ewe ditto, 10d per lb. Pork, 8d per lb. BRISTOL, Wednesday. (From Mr. Francis Bar- nard's Circular.)—Bacon Bince last week there been a slight decline in C. F. and I. prices, owing to a temporary lull in demand for shipment, and depression in our markets. Spot and C. F. and 1. values are now rapidly approaching each other, and the impression is gaining strength that they have about reached their lowest point. Cheese American and Canadian rates are well maintained, and, with light imports into this country, "alues are improving, especially of finest grades. Butter: Prices are firm at the recent advance referred to in my circular of last week. Lard American quota- tions eoine rather easier, and early arrivals are expected. Flour: A quiet trade, but fine qualities meet with a good inquiry, whilst low grades are in limited demand. MEAT. LONDON, Thursday.—The supplies to-day were much in excess of tlw requirements, which, coupled with the continued mild weather, has causcd a general decline in prices. The following are the rates:—Beef, 3s Od to 5s Od per SIùs; prime Scotch ditto, 5s Od to 5s 2d; mutton, 3s 8d to 6s 4d; veal, 5s Od to 6s ad; large pork, 3s Od to 4s Od; small ditto, 4s Od to 4s 4d. BUTTEK. CARMARTHEN, Saturday. There was a thin atten- dance, with a small supply of butter at market to-day, which sold at from Is Ojfd to Is 2d per lb., according to quality. Cheese, 23s to 26s per cwt. CORK, Thursday.—Firsts, -s; seconds, 134s; thirds, 101s; fourths, 80s; fifths, 64s. Salt keys: Firsts, -s; seconds, 120s thirds, 95s; fourths, 783 fifths, 70s. Mild cured lirkins: Superfine, —s: tine mild, —s; mild, 130s; ditto kegs, superfine, —s; hue, mild, s; mild, 120s. Firkins in market, 550; kegs, 40 mild, 3. CHEESE. CHKSTEB CIIEE.SE FAIR, Wednesday.—About 3j tons of average quality cheese were pitched to-day. There were some very fine lots ot handy small cheese, known to the trade as lumps, which realised quite 70s per cwt. Medium quality cheese made from 46s to 65s per cwt.; superior dairies, 55s to 70s per cwt., and these figures represent an advance of 33 per cwt. The season here has been slllglllarly successful, prices having been wellmaill- tained, while the make has been exceptionally large. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Thursday.—A fair business done at steady prices. The official report states :-A better tone. A good business done at very steady prices. The market will first be closed on Monday, the 25th inst., and also on Monday and Tuesday, the 1st and 2nd of January, 1883. HAY. LONDON, Thursday.—There were rather large supplies on olfer to-day, and trade slow at about previous values. The following are the ruling quotations Inferior to good hay, 36s to 75s best ditto, 85" to 92s inferior to good clover, 73s to 90s; best ditto, 105s to 120s per ton; straw, 308 to 42s per load. HOPS. WORCESTER, Saturday.—(From Messrs. Piercy, Long- bottom, and Faram's Report.)—The weather has been so bad this week tint business has been almost entirely suspended in hops. Holders are indifferent, expecting to realise higher prices after the holidays. HIDES AND SKINS. BRISTOL, Saturday. Hides: Spanish, -d to -d per lb; 931 bs and upwards, 4jd to Od per lb; 831bs to 92tbs, 4td to Od per ib 731bs to 821bs, 3jd to Od per lb; 631bs to 721bs, to Od per lb; 541bs to 621bs, 3kd to Od per lb; 531bs and under, 3ttl to Od per lb; cows, 631bs and abuve. 3id to 4td per lb; light, .5id to Od per lb bulls, 3td to Od per lb heavy cuts, 3Jd to Od per lb; light and irregular, 3tel to 0d per lb. Calf ski us: 171bs and upwards, 5¡d to ad per lb 121bs to lSlbs, 7jjd to Od per lb 9ibs to lllbs, 7d to Oil per lb under 91bs, 6jd to Od per lb cut and irregular, 4|d to Oil per lb; chance, Od per lb. Horse hides, lis 0d to 16s 6d hit kips, 4d to Oct per lb 2nd ditto, 2-Jd to Odperlb. Fat Mutton, 4^1; beef, 31,1 rough, 2jfd. 1 4 2 Wools: D, 2s 7d; C, 3s lOd; B, 5s 3,1; A. 7s Od X. 8s 4(1. Forward prices to Tuesday.—Wools D 2s 7d C, 3s 6d B, 5s 5d A, 7s Id X, 8s 6d. Hide and skin sale on Thursday, 21st, 12.45. METALS. LONDON, Thursday.—Copper opened strong, but closed easier: Good ordinary Chili, £65 10s cash £65156 one month paid clostrig-sellers, £65 fourteen days. Tin opened but closed weaker: Business done in fine foreign at 993 15s sellers at fourteen days; £9:+ 15s three months English ingots. £98. Spelter unchanged. Lead dull: Spanish, L13 5s to A;13 7s 6d. Scotch pig iron up to 49s 101 (1. GLASGOW, Thursday. — Market for pig iron strong to-day, with a fair business done at 49s 9jd to 49s lljd cash; closing at 49s lid cash, and 50s Id one month nominal.

LOCAL PATENTS. This List of Patents is specially compiled for the Western Mail by l\Icssr:3. Des Vteux and Colton, Patent Solicitors and Engineers, 32, Southampton-buildings, London, W.C., and 17, Fern-terrace, Swansea, of whom all information, including pamphlets of instructions, may be obtained. APPLICATIONS. William Morgan, of Pontypridd Improvements in miners'safety lamps. John Williams, of Cardiff, iron merchant Improve- ments in the furnaces of steam boilers and of furnaces for any other purpose where steam can be obtained. GRANTS OF SIX PROVISIONAL PROTECTION. Solomon Andrews, of Cardiff: improvements in, or appertaihing to, naves of wheels for carriages and other vehicles, and in the method m attaching them. David J. Morgan, of Cardiff, engineer: Improvements in tube stoppers. PATENTS SEALED. William Morgan, sculptor, of Pontypridd Improve- ments in miners' safety lamps. John S. Stevens, of Janus Works, Queen's-road, Battersea, London Charles G. Major, of Freke-road, Battersea, London and David T. Edwards, of Charles- street, Roath: Improvements in lifts and hoists, appli- cable also to cranes, winches, and all other kinds of lifting, hauling, and winding machinery, Robert J. George, M.I.C.E., of Swansea Improve- ments in the construction of metallic fencing. (Partly a communication to him from abroad by Edward M. George, C.E., of Sutna, Central India, and partly the re- sult of invention made by him.) PATENTS VOID THROUGH NON-PAYMENT OF THB THIRD STAMP DUTY OF 4923. Georgo B. Brock, of Bryn Syli, Swansea Im- provements in and applicable to steam boiler furnaces. Dated 2nd December, 18(9. 4959. Francis A. Woodruff, of Machen, and Edward Evans, of Caerphilly Improvements in machinery 01 apparatus used in the manufacture of tin, teriae, or othei metal plates. Dated 4th December, 1879,

NEWPORT CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. ADDRESS OX THREE YEARS OF RADICAL RULE. On Monday evening a public meeting was liela in the Victoria-hall, Newport, to hear an addr^- by Mr. II. Byron Reed, of Darlington. The was taken by Mr. L. A. Horn fray and among'1 those present we observed—Messrs. T. Corded K. Gr. Cullum, A. J. Stevens, J. (fibbs, T. E. W. Heard, J. Bladon, J. Thompson, E. J. S. Stone, A. Make, T. A. Ballard! Parry, the Rev. T. D. Griffiths, kc. Chairman said the organisation of the PI in Newport was very perfect; and he gavet',er" as a watchword lie ready." There was one which lie regretted, and that was that they wot''0 never again have amongst them one who, dur'n« a long lifetime, strenuously supDorted the g1'6" Conservative party. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Byi'O" Reed proceeded to discuss the grounds upon whi0" Mr. Gladstone, in his Midlothian speeche:, v(. sought to overturn the Beaconsfield (iovei,nilleill. Mr. Gladstone summed up his charges against Beaconsfield Government by stating that it h*1} been continually intermeddling in foreign affair5 j that there were constantly growing financia|' arrears and a continually increasing scale oi: public expenditure, and arrears of legislatioD urgently demanded by the British people. To the-fie three charges he addressed himself, dealing in tfce first instance with the intermeddling with foreign affairs by the present Government He spoke Dulcigno, and the supposed concert of the fleet* before that now celebrated name. The Boer bu- ness was another illustration of the way in whlCb the Government belied all that Mr. Gladstone said in Midlothian. Mr. Bright said it woul^ have been blood-guiltiness to light the Boers. so, then it was blood-guiltiness to commence tl10'; war. What was the origin of that war t #9; averred that Mr. Gladstone's speeches were the origin of that and many other misdoings. Then there was the Egyptian affair—not a war. but, as Mr. Gladstone called it, a measure of police although it cost six millions of money, and required 30,000 of our best troops to carry it through. Whether it was a necessary war or not, he wouid say that if at the time the bombard- ment of Alexandria took place the Cabinet had taken the measures which they did afterwards they might have saved the city from flames and spared many precious lives, besides millions of treasure He next referred to Mr. Gladstone's attack upon Austria, in the person of one of her principal statesmen. No doubt those utterances were looked upon as the vapourings of a hair-brained politician who, 50 years ago, was returned by Newark as" thd rising hope of the strong, unbending Tories," and was afterwards rejected by Oxford, then by Greenwich, and, remembering all thesfl facts, the Austrian Government wrote to Mr. CJilcl-" stone, asking what he meant by that attack. Ia'i reply, Mr. Gladstone said, I will not attempt to* vindicate or even defend with argument." What a precious bad case it must be that Mr. Glad- stone would not defend it with argument. (Ap" plause.) His next point was a consideration of Mr. Gladstone's second charge against the Conser- vative Government with reference to finance- During the time that Lord Beaconsfield was at the head he guided the Ship of State amid all the diffi- culties of European disturbance, and came back from Berlin with peace and honour." (Loud applause.) Was there a thoughtful man who did not feel the sad state of Ireland ? Many people blamed the Tories for that. Mr. Gladstone could not-say that. When Lord Beaconsfield dissolved Parliament ha addressed a letter to the Duke of Marlborouglb every word of which had proved true to the very life. Mr. Gladstone was then in Midlothian, and he came down upon that letter like a sledge hammer, and said the statements in that letter were untrue, adding that Ireland was in a state of general prosperity and happiness and there existed a sense of comfort which had not been experienced for a. long precedent period. If that were go; how was it that after three years of Liberal rule it was in its present un- happy condition ? The reason was tilis-tliat Liberal government had been a constant system of buying the Irish vote. Take the Disestablish- ment of the Irish Church. He believed that that, measure was one of the causes of the state of Ire- land, and that it had led up to the present condi- tion of that unhappy country.—At the close of the ^address, which was listened to with great attention, the usual votes were passed. On Tuesday and on Wednesday evenings Mr- Reed also addressed meetings at Usk and Mon- mouth.

Mr. David Benning Monro, M.A., vice-president of Oriel College, was on Wednesday elected Provost, in the place of the late Dr. Hawkins. As some trucks were being shunted at the Bridg- water Station, on the Great Western Railway, on Wednesday, two valuable horses got in front of tlm engine, and were killed. The trucks were throwK oil the metals and the line blocked. Two workmen in a bacon-curing establishment at Limerick quarrelled on Wednesday, when ona threw the other into a vat of boiiing water. The matt was taken out in a frightful condition, and is not expected to live. The other man was arrested. The Board of Trade inquiry into the recent loss of the Newcastle brig Quayside, and the New- castle barque Ariel, off Yarmouth, concluded on Wednesday. The Court found that the vessels were unseaworthy, and that the captains were not in fault. Three persons—a woman and two boys—wprO gathering cinders from a rubw»h h at .h.a- Iron u orks, near Rarnslcv, on W eflnesaay, when tha snioko ari.-ing fn>m it overcame them. The woman saved herself and one boy, but the other was suffocated. The General Committee of the National Liberal Club, at a meeting held in Westminster Weunesa' members from all parts of the country bein&^P1 sent, passed a resolution offering Mr. Gladston the president of the club. hearty congratulat'-or1* on the completion of 50 years of Parliamentary service. PERFECT HEALTH RESTORED without medicine or expense by DI1 Barry's delicious Revalenta Arabics, Foout wlueh cures indigestion, consumption, dyspepsia, phle6Il1, constipation, fevers, cough, asthma, debni'X' diarrhiea, sleeplessness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, i)al I t-ation, giddiness, low spirits, all disorders of the stomacn, liver, nerves, lungs, blood, skin, and breath decay in old alIt young'. Thirty-five years' sttccesa. £ 0,000 aniraai cures. 1 saves 50 times its cost in medicine.—Bu Barry and (Limited), 77, Regent-street. London, W., and all grocers chemists. Avoid substitutes.—ADVT.

DiïtlJS, iBarnnges, Bti DEATHS. BROWN.—On the 16th inat., at the Ship Brewery, Mil'1" cent-street, Cardiff, John Arthur Brown, eldest soil ot John R. Brown, aged eight years. CLAHKE.—On Sunday, the 17th inst.,at Penarth, Jlar.V* infant daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth Clarke. Also the above Elizabeth Clarke, on the. 9th ilist- aged 30 years. Funeral on Friday, at 2.30. Frieno9 will please accept this intimation. EVANS.—On the 16th inst., at the Princess Eoyal, Lowet Grangetown, Cardiff, Mr. Ev.in Evans, aged 57 years- JJKNKINS.—On the 14th inst., at ihe Landore Inn, iic-a' Swansea, Mr. Esau Jenkins, one of the proprietors Of the Morriston Tin-plate Works; aged 4'J years. BLYTE.—On the 19th inst, Jane, the beloved wife ot Win. Kyte, 7, Queen-street,, Cardiff, aged 76 years- Much respected, and deeply lamented. LOWDb.R.-Üll the 19th inst., at 9, Cyril-crescent. Car- diff, Alice Churchill Lowder, widow of the late Thos. Henry Lowder, of Cardiff, aged 73 years. MEK-I>Iru.—On the 18th inst., at 6, Guildford-crrseent. Cardiff. Mr. John Meredith, aged 73 years. Funeral on Friday at 11. NICHOLAS.—On the 18th inst., Mr. W. Nicholas, Horse and Groom Inn. pontvpridd, aged 38 years nniclj respected. Funeral at Glyntaff oil Friday, starting at two o'clock.

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