The Cardiff Times

PENARTH. MISSING.—Jfestus Abraham Whitney, an ap- prentice on board the barque Alpheta, which left Penarth Dock a day ago, went a ay from the vessel on Thursday evening, about half-past nine, and has not since been heard of. lie is 18 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, thin, and with a long face; dressed in blue Guernsey and cap. All his clothes and other effects were left on board the Alpheta, and it is feared that he has fallen into the dock. PETTY-SESSIONS.—On Monday—before Messrs J, S, Corbett and J. Ware—Thomas Stevens, biker, Cardiff, was summoned by the police for selling bread other than by weight, at Llandough, on the 7th instaqt. Fined 103 and 118 3d costs.— Charles Spear, Penarth, charged William Jones with assaulting him. There was a cross summons. After hearing the casea, the magistrates decided that both parties were equally to blame, and ordered each to pay his own costs.—Leah Rees and Joseph Brewer were charged by Mr Matthews, school attendance officer, with disobey- ing an attendance order issued by the magistrates. No fine was inflicted, but another order was directed against defendants.

LLANDAFF. ALLEGED THEFT OF A BRIDLE AND HALTER.— At the Llandaff spetty-oosaions on Monday— before Mr Jonas Watson and Colonel Page- Wm. Baker was charged with stealing a bridle and halter, the property of Mr J. B. Watkins, publican. The complainant said defendant was allowed to sleep in his house, in the same room as the theft was committed, on two occasions, and he afterwards missed the articles. Geo. Morris said he lived at Ely-road, Llandaff, and defendant sold him on the 15th June the articles, for which he gave Is and a blue of beer. Prisoner was sent to gaol for a month. ASSAULT ON A WIPE.—A man named Reuben Phillips, was charged with assaulting his wife. Frances Anne Phillips said defendant was her husband, and on Sunday last he went out in the morning and came back drunk. She and her children were drinking some tea when he came In and he took the tea she was drinking. She asked him for it back.and he said be would throw it over her. He took the children's tea. He wanted potatoes, but she said he was not to have what the children worked for, and he then called her a foul name. He flung a teacup and afterwards a shovel at her, but it struck the wall. She went into the malthouse and afterwards to the closet. He threw a I brick at her, and part of it struck her and cut her head, which had to be sewed up by a doctor. Defendant had not ill-used her before since he was punished about three years ago. He brought very little money heme. Cro s-examined by defendant; I did not throw the bag of potatoes at your head when YOll asked for potatoes. I did not kick my foot ngainst a stone. and fall'down. Complainant asked for a separation order. Dr. E vans said the woman had a wound three-quarters of an inoh long behind the ear. It was not a dangerous wound, but it was in a dangeroas plac, Previous convictions against prisoner were proved, and lie was sentenced to six months' imprison- ment. When he i3 liberated ho will have to pay 5s a week towards the support of his wife. THE PRESERVATION OF TREE3 IN THE STREETS. —Colonel Page called attention to a mischievous act committed in Clive-road. Some persons on Friday n'ght had cut so badly one of the young trees which he, in conjunction with some of his neighbours, had planted for the public benefit, that the force of the wind had blown it down. Notices of a reward of 5s to persons who would tell of previous offenders had also been pulled down. Trees of this kind ought to be protected by everyone, as they benefitted one as jnuch as another. A reward of £2 would now be given for information of the offender, and he hoped the atrocious offence would not be repeated.

ST GEORGE'S SUPER ELY. THE SCHOOLS.—On Monday the Diocesan In- spector of Schools, the Rev Mr Greenhow, insj>ec- te 1 the children in the religious training. There were only three children absent, and the inspector said he was exceedingly well satisfied. The llev G. Harries, rector of St. Bride's and Michaelstone Super Ely, who superintends the school for Mrs Traherne throughout the year, was present in her behalf, as she was unavoidably absent, being from home. This is one of the four private schools that this philanthropic lady has entirely main- tained for the last fifty years.

PONTYPRIDD. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—Ou Monday, as William Rees was driving Mr Evans, Station Brewery's dray, in charge of two powerful horses, he alighted at the top of Mill-street, where a rapid descent begins, tc fix the drag. The horses, taking fright at a passing train, started down the hill at a gal- lop. The driver held on to the shafts, and Mr Thomas Leyshon, who was in the dray, did his utmost to pull them up, but failed. When about half-way down the street the driver fell, and the wheels passed over him, fracturing both his legs. Mr Leyshon v as tluown out, and nust dued some injuries. The horses continued their wild course till the dray came in contact with the wall in front of the houses near Mr W. Griffitlis's shop, which it smashed.

PENTRE (RHONDDA VALLEY). DAMAGING GRASS.—On Monday, at the petty- sessions—before Mr Ebenezer Lewis, Maindee Hall, Newport; Dr. Leigh, and Mr W. Rees— Henry Jones, Henry Ar^eis, Wm. Rees, Rees Phillips, and Thomas Powell were summoned for damaging grass at Llwynpia, belonging to Lord Bute. Daniel Jenkins proved the offence. The boys were fined 3s 61 each. ELIEPING POWDER IN A DANGEROUS PLACE.— Evan Lewis, Llwynpia, was summoned for keep- ing powder in an unfit place on his premises. Superintendent Mathews proved the offence. De- fendant was fined 3d for every pound that he had on the premises at that time. DEFECTIVE SCALES AND WEIGHTS.—E Iward Meredith, Pandy, was summoned by Superinten- dent Mathew s for keeping and using a scales which were not correct, the 281bs, weight being only 23ilbfJ. The boy in the shop admitted that it was not right, but said they made allowance for the short weight. Defendant was fined 50s and costs. EXTENSIVE THEFTS.—Ann Rees, Trealaw, was charged by E. Bauman, watchmaker, Pontypridd, with stealing a wedding ring from his shop on Wednesday last. Complainant said that the prisoner came into his shop, and asked to see some wedding rings, several of widen she tried on, and wanted to see a cheaper article. He pro- duced another sort, and she selected three, and asked for a bill, saying she would consult her hus- band, and leave the rings until she came back. Mrs Bauman came into the shop after the prisoner had left, and told Mr B ;U.nan that she did not like the appearance of that girl, and that it was better for them to reckon the rings. They did so, aud missed one ring. He caught prisoner at the railway-station, Pontypridd, gave her in charge of Sergeant Watkins, and the ring was found on her. She begged them to lot her go. There were in her pocket two pawn tickets, and 7s lOd in money. There were two other charges against her for stealing drapery and trousers from outside Mr Daniel Williams' shop, Pontypridd, on the same day. Miss Julia Goodman said that the prisoner came into the shop to pledge a pair of tro .sers at 2s Gd. Mr Llewellyn Delleney, draper, Pontypridd gave evidence against her for stealing ladies' jackets. These were also pledged at 7s 6d each. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to gaol for 14 days for each offence. STEALING AN IROB iiox.—Priscilla Hicks was charged by Mr Henry Bale, Blaenrhondda, with stealing an iron box from his house. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to Cardiff goal for 10 days, with hard labour. AFFILIATION.—Jane Evans, Cwmpark, obtained au order upon David Jones to contribute towards the support of her child. THREATS.—Elizabeth Jenkins charged Elizabeth Worthy, Pentre, with using threats on last Mon- day week, and defendant was bound over to keep the peace. NOT A GRAIN OF LOVE FOR HIM.—Sarah Evans, Ystrad, charged her husband with abusing her. Complainant said that she had been, on many occasions, badly abused. She wanted to have a separation order, as she had not a grain of love towards him. He wa3 bound over to keep the peace.

EBBW VALE. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday, a girl named Macarthy was knocked down in front of the Victoria Furnaces by some trucks, which passed over her body, frightfully mangling it. The girl works at Wain Llwyd New Pit- Dr, Sheely attended her, and Alhe was conveyed home to Seftu £ orfc. ZION ENGLISH BAPTIST Su:>iUi-»eH00L AXNI- VERSABY was held on Sunday. The Rev. B. Johnaou, of Raglan, preached. On Monday the annual tea took place, and in the evening there was an entertainment. Mr F. Hilton, C.E., pre- sided. The performers were Misses Reynolds, Davies, and Williams; and Messrs Samuel Jones, Chapman, Doughton, &c.

ABERCARN. THE ABEP.CARN TEETOTAL ASSOCIATION held their annual procession, tea, and public meeting on Monday. The procession, which was very large, was headed by the Abercarn Templar Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Thomas Evans, and the tea was attended by nearly 500 people. The evening meeting, held at Garn Chapel, was a complete success, the building being crowded to its utmost limits, and a large number of people had to turn away for want of room. The annual report, read by the hou. sec. (Mr Fred. W. Brett), after touching reference to the lamentable col- liery explosion, and to the consequent loss of many faithful temperance workers, stated that during the year no fewer than 38 special meetings had been held, with much success, many of the speakers being gentlemen holding eminent posi- tions in the temperance u orld. The weekly meetings had been vigorously sustained, a missionary had been employed for a week, and Dr Richardson's Temperance Lesson Book had been adopted for use at the Abercarne Board Schools. Reference wa? made to the closing of three licensed houses by Lady LI an over, and the subsequent opening of one of^ohem as a tem- perance public-house. An application for a new licence bad been successfully opposed. The county conference convened by the association, and held at Abercarne on March 4th, resulting in the establishment of the Monmouth County Tem- perance Association, was noticed at some length, as also the proposed formation of a library. The income of the year had been £50 19a Od, leaving a balance in hand of J23 43 9d. The chair, was occupied by the Rev Dr Valpy French, rector of Llanmartin, and the other speakers were Rev K. Cox, of Worcester, and Rev T. LI. Jones, of Pontypool.

CARMARTHEN. THE LYCII GATE AND ST. PETER'S CHURCH- YARD.—On Monday the foundation stone of the Lych Gate to St. Peters, in memory of the late vicar, was laid bv his daughter. In the evening a meeting was held to consider the best means of raising a fund for placing a railing around the churchyard. The Mayor presided, and among those present were—the vicar (Rev. D. P. Evans), the Rev. W. H. Sinnett, Rev. W. Matthews, Dr. J. Rowlands, Dr. J. A. J. Timmins, IMr J. J. Jones, J.P., Mr W. Spurrell, J.P., Mr R. Lester, J.P., Mr G. W. White, J.P.. Alderman D. M. Morgan, Councillors W, R. Edwards, John Lewis, W. Llewellyn, Messrs W, Morgan Grif- fiths, J. H. Smith, T. M. Davies, W. Morris, R, M. Davies, Owen Jones, E. Colby Evans, John Francis, Thomas David (Laugharne), and the churchwardens of St Peters (Messrs W. J. Wil- liams and T. E. Brigstocka). Mr T, E. Brig- stocke stated that he had received promises of £100, of which the following were the larger amounts':—Rov. W. H. Sinnett, £2; Aid, T, C. Morris, BlO Mrs L. M. Jones, B10 Mrs Horton (Ystrad), Mrs Gwynne, Miss Stacey, Mrs Hugo, Mrs Davies (Swansea), the Bishop of St. David's, Rev. D. P. Evans, and Rev. N. Matthews, B5 each. £240 would be required for St, Peter's-street and Church-street, and if the railing is continued through Church-lane, S70 more.—Alderman Row- lands proposed the appointment of a committee to colleot subscriptions. It was impossible to allow the handsome Lych-gate to be surrounded with the present ruinous wall.—Alderman Mor- gan seconded the motion, and said the Lych-gate and railings would so beautify the spot, and en- hance the value of property that the owners of houses there ought to be most liberal in their sub- scriptions. Mr R. Lester was appointed secre- tary, and Mr W. Morris, treasurer.— The Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for pre- siding. It had given him great pleasure to hear the kind words spoken by the Dissenting friends that evening. It would be his endeavour to fos- ter that good feeling.—Hii worship, in acknow- ledging the vote, said he felt a very great interest in the prospect, and did not require thanks.

TREGARON. PETTY-SESSIONS.—At the above sessions on Tuesday—before Mr R. J. Davies and the Rev O. Davies, M.A.—Thomas Evans and John Evans, Rhysgog, Llanddewi Brefi, farmer's sons, were summoned by Wm. Williams, Sychnant, Llan- ddewi Brdi, with destroying a fence and damaging growing corn at Sychnant, thereby going injury to the amount of JE3, on the 27th May. Mr Hugh Hughes appeared for the complainant. The defendant Thomas Evans appeared, and said the case involved a question of title, and he had to ask the bench for an adjournment for a month in order that he might produce witnesses. The bench Baid they would grant the adjournment on condi- tion that the defendant paid one guinea, costs of the day,

CYMMER (RHONDDA). A CHILD AIDED BY CHILDREN,—On the 12th inst- Willie Thomas, 11 years of age, whilst re- turning from school, met with an accident on the Cymmer Colliery yard, so serious that Dr, H. N. Davies amputated both feet. On Monday, a subscription list was opened at the Cymmer National School (in which the lad was a pupil) by Mr L. G. Davies, assistant-master, and Miss M. J. Jones, infant mistress, for the benefit of the sufferer. It was solely confined to the school, and resulted in a collection of £1 4s, which was handed over to the widowed mother. All tb soholars have not yet subscribed- J

SW A CORPORATION EMPLOYE AT OXWICH. — The officials aud workmen employed by the urban sanitary authority, accompanied by a. number of invited guests, made an excursion on Monday to the delightful Bay of Oxwich. Leaving Mr Pike's livery stables at Swansea about nine o'clock in the morning, accommodated in some four or five brakes, the party—numbering about 60—enjoyed a pleasant drive through the beautiful and far- famed scenery of Gower. After a halt at Park Mill, the excursionists proceeded on to their destination, which was reached in good time. Lun- cheon being partaken of, a move wa3 made to an ad- joining field, where various games, such as cricket. quoits, tag of war," &c., were indulged in but these sports were unfortunately interrupted by the rain, which commenced to fall early in the afternoon. The weather continuing unpropitious, it was thought desirable after dinner (which was supplied by Mr Jones, of the Adelphi, Swansea) to return to the Gower Inn, Park Mill, and upon the excursionists reassembling at this hostelry, Mr B. R. Harvey, an ex-member of the town conncil, presided over a gathering of a convivial character, when singing and dancing formed the principal amusement and attraction, one of the songs being composed by Mr Davies in honour of the occasion. Here with the guidance of the chairman, Mr Martin, foreman of workmen, and other gentle- men, the pleasure-seekers succeeded in thoroughly enjoying themselves, returning home shortly after nine o'clock. ALLEGED WILFUL DAMAGE,—At the police- court, on Tuesday, David Howells, labourer, Waunwen, was charged with breaking five panes of glass, on the 18:1 inst., in the house of Mr Benjamin Lewis, a contractor, living at Hafod. Prisoner had been apprehended on a warrant, and prosecutor now asked the bench to let the matter stand over, as lie believed the prisoner's wife was doing all she could to raise the money. The bench decided to hear the circumstances, and it ap- peared from prosecutor's statement that the prisoner, who was in his employ at the time. had some dispute with him relative as to wages.andthat he bioke the glass in a passion. Witnesses were called, one of whom spoke to seeing the prisoner break the glass with a stone. The man, how- ever, stoutly denied being the guilty party, and said his wife was doing wrong in trying to settle the matter. The bench adjourned the case till Thursday, prisoner being liberated on his own re- cognjzlIC¡>, MISCELLANEOUS CASES.—Rachel Davies, Queen- streo'- man of bad character, wascharged with h.* n guilty of indecent conduct in R jlace, on the 16th inst. She was sen- te .0 days'hard labour.—JaneSlone, Back- sti ,s charged with having used profane lan- gu: I the 14th inst. A constable said she was another woman beastly names at 11 t night.She was fiued 10s, including costs. —Ai Price, for having been disorderly in the Unity Inn, James-street, on the 14th inst, which house he refused to quit when requested, was fined 5s and costs.—Ellen Brooks was summoned for having used obscene language to Ruth Jet- fries. servant at the inn, on the 16th inst, and was fined 10 and costs. DRUNIEN DRIVERS.—Jenkin Jones, of Resol- ven, son of a farmer, was summoned for having been drunk while in charge of a horse and cart on the previous day.—P.C. Dando said de- fendant was drunk while driving a horse at a fast trot towards the to n on the Neath-road on the day before. He asked where Lewis and Jones' office was. The policeman told defendant he would show him, but took him to the police- statioD, (Laughter.) He had some law papers in his pocket, a will being amongst them. A per- son who appeared in defendant's behalf stated that defendant was toojill to attend himself, owing to the drink he had taken on the previous day. He admitted the offence. A fine of 20s w as in. flcced, with the alternative of 10 days' imprison- ment.—Dennis Lennack, a haulier, of Charles- street, was fined 10s and costs for having been drunk while in charge of a horse and cart in Waterloo-street. HUSBAND AND WIFE.—Peter Hancock was summoned by his wife for threatening her. Com- plainant said defendant had threatened that he would" hang- for her," and that on one occasion she was so frightened that she left. the house all night, taking refuge with a neighbour. After hearing the case the bench thought there were faults on both sides, and dismissed the case. SALE OF A STEAM LAUNCH.—Mr John Leeder, on Monday, offered for sale by public auction the engines, machinery, &c., in the yard of Messrs Austiu, Burgess, and Aisbitt. A steam launch of the following description was knocked down to Mr Popham for £ 145:—Length, 35ft; breadth, 6ft 9ill depth, 3ft 9in copper fastened from keel to gunwale; accommodate 24 persons; steel boiler of best Landore steel; engine of latest design, and fitted with necessary brass pumps and fittings steam about 10 to 11 miles per hour. INSPECTION. OF POLICE.—The annual inspection of the members of the borough police force was conducted on Monday by Captain Willis, the Government Inspector of this district. There were present—one superintendent, three inspec- tors, six sergeants, and 49 constables, being 53 altogether out of a toal of í2, the men forming the difference being absert on duty, sickness, or leave. The chief-constabl 3, Captain Colquhoun, was absent, he being out of town. Col. Lindsay, the chief of the county-police, as well as the Mayor of Swansea and several town councillors, was present. At the conclusion of the inspection the police baud played several tunes, and the Government inspector expressed hÏ3 pleasure at the performances, adding that the baud was a credit to the force. He afterwards visited the various police-stations in the town, and was understosd to be generally satisfied with all that he saw. SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST.-Considerable spec- ulation was indulged in throughout the town on Monday, owing to the display of flags upon all the vessels in the harbour, as well as at the pier ji head and|at other points within the government kof the harbour trustees, The manifestation was Hnbonoiu of'the ar.r.ivtr;-arT of the first meeting of the harbouritrusteB., widen took plaoo 68 years -ngo and due, perhaps, in a great measure to the recent action of the harbour governors in deciding to construct anew dock, a similar demon- stration never having been made before. The signal was first given by the display of the flags of the harbour, the captains of the various vessels responding to it as they arrived, without being aware of its real significance. The demonstration may be considered very appropriate, as marking an important step on the part of the harbour trustees. FIBST GLAMORGAN ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.— Tae annual inspection of this corps was conducted on Monday night, at the Castle-hall, by Colonel Hill, commandant of the brigade. The strength of the corps present was two officers, eight ser- geants, five trumpeters, and 105 rank and file, the total being 120. In introducing Captain Capper, who takes command, in consequence of Captain O'Sullivan having through ill-health given up his claim of seniority. Colonel Hill said that Captain Capper would be a great acquisition to the corps, and that he had no doubt he would work with the members in a most satisfactory manner. Al- though the evening was very wet a march out took place, and on the return Captain Capper addressed the men, and expressed his pleasure at their appearance, a3 well as saying that he was quite satisfied by their attendance upon such an evening, that they intended to do all in their power to promote the welfare of the corps. He also said that it was bis intention to do ail he could to raise the standard of the body of which he had command, so that they might attain to the highest point of excellence. It ia stated that about 80 men from Swansea will take part iu the forthcoming review, &c.. at Devouport. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LOCAL LECTURES.— The following is the class list for the examination in Shakespear's Dramatic Art/held Easter, 1879, at SwanseaThe full marks for the questions to which candidates are restricted were 100; the minimum for distinction, 2o for class I., 50; for class II, 25. All below 25 were rejected. The students in class I. are arranged in order of merit, an asterisk being prefixed to those who obtained distincti n. Those in class II. are in alphabetical order. Class I.—*L-Daviee, G. E. Boggis, E, Davies, E. Hughes, J- Mason, M. B. Rosser (No. 29). Class II.—A. Cawker, T. Davies, J. G. Guppy, E. R. Hosford, J. A. Madge (No. 30). The following is the class list for the examination in Historical Survey of English Literature, held Christmas, 1878, at Swansea Class I.—*L. Davies, R. La Gwynne, J. Mason (No. 8). Class II.—A. Cawker, E. Davies, M. Davies, T. Davies, E. Hughes, M. Morgan, A, R. Robinson, M. L. Robinson. Signature or the examiner—Joseph J acobs.

LLANELLY. OPENING OF LIBANUS CHAPEL, PWLL. — On Tuesday evening a sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. Bloomfield Jame?, of Waltet's-road Chapel, Swansea. The audience was l^rge.

BRECON. AT THE POLICE-COURT, on Monuay, Patrick Fury, Baileyglaes, was charged with threatening to kill Michael Hopkins. The bench bound each party over to keep the peace. John James, alias Price, a boy 11 years old, for takmgthe yonng of salmon out of the river Usk in May last, was fined 5s in default, seven days' imprisonment. Mr Edgar H, Thomas prosecuted. COUNTY ROADS BOABD.—This board met on Tuesday at the Shirehall. In the absence of the chairman Mr W. De' Winton was voted to the chair.—It appearing that the Crickhowell District Board had appointed a surveyor at JESO a year, and had not carried out the instructions of the board that the salary be £100, and an advertise- ment for candidates having been given by the County Board, it was resolved, on a motion of Mr H. P. Powell that the appointment ba not con- firmed.—It was resolved to take no further steps regarding the repair of the Merthyr-road at present.—An injunction from the Court of Chancery having been served on the board, pro- hibiting them from aking .stones from the river Wye, in Maesllach Estate, it was resolved that for the present the surveyor get stone elsewhere, and that the matter be fully discussed at the next board.

MOUNTAIN ASH. EXCURSION TO WESTON. — About 800 persons availed themselves of the cheap trip to Weston, per the Lady Mary, on Monday. The excursion- ists were accompanied by the 8th Glamorgan Volunteer Band.

MELINCRYTHAN. Mr G. P. IVEY (Fellow of the Statistical Society), recently lectured on temperance in the schoolroom to a numerous audience. At the close of the lecture many names were given in as candi- dates for the new lodge about to be formed in this place.

MAESTEG. THE LLANGYNWYD BURIAL BOARD met on Monday evening, Mr James Barrow presiding. There were also present-The Vicar, Messrs W. Howells, T. Major, T, L. Roberts, J. Williams, and W. Grove.—The Chairman said that the con- sent of the Secretary of State to the Brithdir site had been received, and also the consent of the Treasury to borrow the sum of £5,000 for provid- ing burial grounds.—It was resolved, on the motion of Mr J. Williams, to borrow of Messrs Stanley, Robinson and Co., London, the sum of at 4! per cent per annum, payable in yearly instalments over period of not more than 30 years. The yearly instalment will be JB187 16s 4d. —The Vicar gave various suggestions as to the I laying out of the ground, and recommended that t no buildings be erected

NEWPORT. THE WATCH COMMITTEE met on Monday. Superintendent Sinclair reported that Pelice- ofiicer Coates was incapable of duty in the regular way, and it was recommended that he ba granted an allowance on retirement. Ic was stated that Coates, who had been in the army, was a good and courageous police-officer, and the committee resolved to recommend to the Council that he be granted one year's pay, £í2 16s, and be retained in the force another mouth to give him time to seek employment, NEGLIGENT TREATMENT OF A CHILD.—At the police-court, on Wednesday, Richard Frost and Mary Frost, husband and wife, were again brought up on remand, charged with neglecting to provide adequate food for the sustentation of their child. Mr Limbrey, one of the medical officers, stated that the child wa3 still in a very weak and emaciated condition. The bench ordered a further remand. DROWNED.—A little boy named Sydney, living at Barnard Town, has been drowned in a pond near the Brick Works. The child, scarcely over two years old, was playing with others, when it fell into the water, and could not be rescued for a quarter of an-liour. THE CHRISTCHURCH LOCAL BOARD met on Tuesday evening, Mr F. J. Hall in the chair. The collector reported having paid in £24 14s 9d on account of the rate, and £4D 88 lOd OIl public road improvements. A letter had been forwarded to Mr Fawckner, architect, informing him that the board declined to pass the plan of Mr Higginsi house until the drainage was constructed accord- ing to the block plan passed some years ago, and the board having re-considered the matter, deter- mined to adhere to its decision. TRADESMEN'S EXCURSION.—The second annual excursion of tradesmen from Newport to Ilfra- combe tonk place on Tuesday in the Lady Mary, of Cardiff. The party numbered about 230 ladies and gentlemen. The weather proved favourable, and the excursionists thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The 7th Mon. Brass Band, led by Mr Gabb, was on board.

LYDNEY-ON-SEVE RN. A RAILWAY PROSECUTION.—On Wednesday, Henry Morgan, York-villas, London-road, Glou- cester, was summoned by Inspector Hickey for having travelled from Chepstow to Lydney by a superior class to that for which his ticket was issued. It was contended by the defendant that he was unaware on entering the train at Chepstow for Gloucester that it was an express train. He had taken a second return by ordinary service, and he tendered (jd, the excess between Chepstow and Gloucester.—A witness named Richard Mor- ris was called in support of the charge, and swore that lie demanded lOd, the proper excess between Chepstow and Gloucester, when parties were dis- covered at Lydnev travelling by a different class to that for II hich their tickets may have been issued, viz., 3d excess to Lydney, and 7d excess to Gloucester.—The bench decided that the defen- dant had no fraudulent intention, and dismissed the summons, subject to the Railway Company proceeding for the excess claimed. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.—Hugh Prewill, an aged smith, of Woolastou, was charged with indecently assaulting Sarah Ball. Defendant applied for, and was granted, an adjournment. ASSAULT UPON A "POLICEMAN.—Wm. Young, George Dowell, John Davies, and Jas. Powell, of Aythurton, were charged with assaulting P.C. Stiuchcombe, of Lydney. Mr Gilbert (of the firm of Messrs Goold and Gilbert, Newnham) defended. The bench fiued the defendants 40s and costs re- spectively,

WESTBUItY-ON-SEVERN. THE GUARDIANS met Oil Tuesday, Major Probyn in the chair.—The statistical report set forth that the number of inmates was 211, against 20G for the same week last year balance in the treasurer's hands, £ 906.—The committee appointed a month ago to consider the application by Dr. Collins, a retired medical-officer, for superannua- tion benefit, recommended that this should bo j650 per annum.—It was stated that a farmer's wife of Awre (Blakeney), had, with her children, been admitted to the Union, owing to desertion by her husband. A warrant had been issued against the man. The board censured the officer in whose hands, the warrant had been placed, be- cause of alleged neglect.—The following tenders were accepted :—Beef and mutton, 7d per lb., Price American meat, Brendon bread 4Jd, Witts rice, 14s 6d, Brendon tea. Is 5d per lb., and sugar, 20s (jJ per cwt., Land; soap, 24s, Bren- don butter, 91 per lb., Brendon; soda 5s 3d, Brendon peas, 5s 3d per bushel, Brendon milk, lOd per gallon, C. Cadle coal, rubbles, 11s 6d per ton, to be delivered, Gollop and Ridler beer. lid per gallon, Smith; flour, 3s 9d, Witts coffins, Hook.

ABERDARE. AN INCORRIGIBLE DRUNKARD.—At the weekly police-court—Messrs J. Bishop, R. H. Rhys, R. Edwards, and D. E. Williams on the bench— Elizabeth Matthews, a married woman, made another to her already long list of appearances, charged w ith drunkenness. A police-constable having proved tho offence, the Stipendiary told defendant that she was constantly coming there, and it was difficult to find a punishment which would have its effect. They had tried everything, but it did not seem t. do her any good. The best thing that could happen to her was to place her where she could not have any drink for a month. Sentenced to one month's imprisonment. No PROSECUTOR.—Two lads, named Thomas Samuel, 11 years of age, and Howell Morgan, 12, charged with stealing 1881bs of coal, the property of the Wayne's Merthyr Steam Coal Company, were discharged, no one prosecuting. FASHIONABLE WEDDING.—On Tuesday morning j the town was quite astir with young ladies, and a liberal display of bunting in Cardiff-street and Commercial-place gave the town a lively appear- ance. The cause of this unusual excitement was the marriage of Misa Lewie, eldest daughter of Mr Henry Lewis, one of the leading tradesmen of the town, to Mr F. S. Wickham, a manager at the London establishment of Messrs Coleman, the mustard manufacturers. Miss Lewis, like her father, who is the senior deacon at Tabernacle CongroS£lt;í\1V11 (}hurlJ, 1., 1').tuc];a ROOPOOTOJJ ilÙ, indeed, very popular. For tha past eight years Miss Lewis has been organist at the church. The ceremony was performed at Tabernacle Church, which was prettily decorated, and which was Crowded some time before 10. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev J. Farr, and at the conclusion a prayer was offered by the Rev W. Edwards. The happy bride has received a large number—above 100—of magnificent and costly presents. Amongst others were an elegant time- piece with vases to match, relieved by hand painting, landscapes on china, bearing this in- scription on the silver plate :—"Presented to Mr N. S. Wickham by the employes of the Starch Works, as a mark of their esteem on the occasion of his marriage, June 24, 1879.

TREDEGAR. FATAL ACCIDENT UNDERGROUND. — William Davis, a collier, was killed in No. 4 pit, Sirhowy, on Thursday by a fall of coal. The deceased had gone in to do duty for his father, who is over- seer. DROWNED IN A WASHING TUB.—On Monday a child aged four months was left sitting in a small chair while she fetched water. During her absence the little one fell off the chair into a tub of water and was drowned before anyone observed what had happened. MIDSUMMER DAY.—Such a Midsummer Day as Saturday last the oldest inhabitant on the hills has no recollection of. The wind blew hard and a driving rain drenched every unsheltered traveller, while the gloomy aspect all around savoured of one of the dreariest days in November. STEALING COAL.—At the police-court, on Tues- day, (before Dr Coates aud Mr G. A. Brown) Police-sergetut Capper and Constable Cronin prosecuted the following parties for stealing coal at Tredegar, viz., Bridget Connor, 42, Margaret McGane, 24, Ellen Shea, 20, Bridget Connelly, 14, Polly Sullivan, 13, Annie Tordine, 14, and Esther Evans, 34. Sullivan and Tordine were sent to Usk for 14 days, having been previously convicted. The others were fined 6d and costs. INEBRIATES.—Katherine Williams, alias Kitty Tytrist, well known in the drinking circle, was again summoned for drunkenness. The bench sentenced her to 21 days at Usk, in default of paying a fine of 10s. A WANDEREH.—Naomi Jones, recently an in- mate of the workhouse, was summoned for va- grancy. The police found her wandering about the streets at Nantyglo, and as she had no home or visible means of sustenance, took her in cus- tody.—She was sent to Usk gaol for one month, i A CHIMNEY ON FIRE.—John Evans, a collier, at Vale-terrace, Tredegar, was charged by P.C. Cronin with having his chimney on fire on the morning of the 19th of June.—The bench told him that he ought to keep his chimney swept, and fined him 6d and costs. STEALING A GATE-POST.—fWhen renewing the posts at one of the gates on the rail vay, near the house of MrB Davies, at Abertillery, the old posts were left lying on the ground, and Mre Davies appropriated one of them for domestic or garden purposes. The railway officials considered it a theft, and Sarah Davies was summoned for the offence.—She pleaded guilty.—The bench fined defendant 20s including costs. A RHYMNET COAL-STEALER.—Mary Williams, a respectable married woman, was charged by Sergeant Menhinnick, of the Glamorganshire Constabulary, with stealing coal, the property of the Rhymney Company.—The bench imposed a fine of Is and costs,

ElSCA. RESCUE FROM DROWNING,—A few days ago as a lad named Small was bathing in the river near the Chemical Works he went out of his depth. Sig- nalman Bodger, of the Monmouthshire Railway Company's line, immediately plunged in and brought the youth to bank, both being much exhausted, owing to the swoollen state of the river. As this is not the first time Bodger has risked his own life to save others, the matter is being brought under the notice of the Royal Humane Society. Some time ago he courageously rushed in front of an engine to save a little girl, who would otherwise certainly have been cut to pieces. He has served in the bloodiest battles of the Crimean War.

BLAENAVON. SAD DEATH ON THE LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY.— On Monday morning Mr Batt, coroner, held an inquest at the jwaiting- room of the London and North Western Railway Station, relative to the death of David Morgan, forge labourer, aged 64.:years, Mrs Coombs said that on the morning of the 20th she and deceased crossed the line at the level crossing. She shut the gate, and left deceased standing by it. She went on to the town, but turned her head and could not see the deceased. She saw the train coming down the line. John Emery, driver of the tram, said that the whistle was blown as loud as usual at the crossing. He saw some shadow pop in front of the engine, but he did not know what it was. Several railway officials who were present gave Emery an excellent character. E. Morgan, fire- man of the train, said he felt something "grish. ing under the train, and said to Emery, Jack, we have run over something." They went on to the station, and the station-master, going up the line, found deceased doubled up, the train having gone over him. The deceased had recently been discharged from his work, and < he appeared de- pressed in coasequeuce. A verdict was returned of found dead.

A "fine'eoal seam," 2ft 6!n thick, has been dia I covered near the Gippaland Railway'

EISTEDDFOD AT CRYMMYCIi. MR LEWIS P. PUGH ON FRIENDLY SOCIETIEo. fraOM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.1 tJRYMMYCH, WEDNESDAY. Under the fostering care of Mr W. R. H. Powell and other friends of the working classes the United Counties' Friendly Benefit Society, established some years ago, continues to flourish throughout Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire, and Pembrokeshire, During the five years of its existence there has been a considerable addition to the ranks,and though there was no necessity for it. the eisteddfod at Whitland, two years ago, was held mainly in the interests of the society—which can now boast, it is said, of nearly £2,000 invested capital. That eisteddfod-at which the Rev Latimer Jones, the late vicar of Carmarthen, made one of his last public appearances—turned out a very successful affair. And it was thought that this year another might be held with advant- age to the fuuds of the society, and to the mem- bers, who as they never meet at public-houses, might enjoy the outiug, Crymmych, where two years ago there was a capital eis- teddfod, was selected a3 a suitable place and considering its central position the selection mmt be considered a good one. Crymmych is easy of access by rail from all parts of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, and the distance from Cardigan by rail is not far. Wednesday broke very fine; indeed there could not be more favourable eisteddfod weather throughout the whole day. This, and the fact that it was announced that Mr E. J. Reed, M.P., and Mr Lewis Pugh Pugh, Abermaide, would be pre- sent, may account for the large attendance. A spacious pavilion erected near the railway station by Mr C. Venning (late Uriah Smart), Cardiff, capable of accommodating about 5,000 people, was fairly well filled by noon, and it was not until that time the proceedings commenced. The audience waited very patiently for two ours, singing at in- tervals "Hen Wlad fv Nhadau," and other patriotic Weish airs. When Mr Lewis Pugh Pugh, a prominent Liberal, and a gentleman who has been named as the Liberal candidate for Cardiganshire at the forthcoming general election, made his appearance wiih other members of the committee they were greeted with ap- plause. The Rev D. S. Davies, Llanboidy, acted in the capacity of conductor. The adjudi- cators were Dr Parry, University College of Wales, Aberystwith, and the Rev. J. R. Morgan, D.D. (Lleurwg). Master Parry, University Col- lene of Wales, was the accompanist. The eistedd- fod was under the patronage of, among others, Mr W. F. Roch (high sheriff) and Mrs Roch the Right Hon. Lord Kensington, M.P., and Lady Kensington the Lady Catherine Allen; Sir 0, H. P. Scourfield, Bart,, and Lady Scourfield; Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., and Lady Lloyd Sir James Drummond, Bart.; Mr J. B. Bowen, 1\LP.; Mr E. J. Reed, C.B., M.P. Mr T. E. Lloyd, M.P., Mr B. T. Williams, M.P.; Mrs Saunders Davies, Mr Seymour Allen, Mr C. E. G. Philipps, Capt. Stewart, Mr R. Ward, Mr J. B. Macaulay, Mr T. Evans, Mr M. P. Lloyd, Mr T. Morris, Mr R. Parnall, Mr W. Davies, Mr J. Bowen, Q.C., Mr R. Mangel, Mr J. Owen, Mr T. Colby and Mrs Colby, Mr W. 0. Brig. Rtocke and Mrs Brigstocke, Colonel Owen and Mrs Owen, Colonel Lewis and Mrs Lewis, Mr T. Rider, Mr Gwinnett Tyler and Mrs Tyler, Colonel Lewes and Mrs Lewes, Captain Studdy and Mrs Studdy, Mr J. Hemingway, Mr W. R. H. Powell and Mrs Powell. Letters of apology. for non-attendance had been received from Lord Kensington,"M.P., Mr J. B. Bowen. M.P., Mr E. J. Reed, M.P., and Mr Phillips. Mr Reed was announced as one of the presidents, but, through unavoidable circumstances, he was prevented from being present. Mr LEWIS PUGH PUGH. in addressing the audience, said he was very sensible of the honour the committee had done him in a-king him to pre- side. He had no hesitation in saying that such an audience he had never seen before. It was a gathering which it would be difficult to find except at eisteddfodau. Now, he would not say that this institution was spoken against, but there was a great deal of faint praise, and also a certain amount of ridicule, thrown upon these gatherings. One writer, who was most prominent in this, was the editor of the London Times. He only wished that the editor of the London Times was there to-day, for he felt sure that that gentleman would go back to London from such an assembly as this a wiser man, if he saw this eisteddfod and all the people collected here, people of different ranks of life, assembled for one common object. What he Fhould like the editor of the London 2'imes to do was, after leaving an eisteddfod like this, to make a personal tour in London to see what the people amused themselves with there, One would think from reading the London Times that the Eoglish people were very far superior to the Welsh in the mode in which they amused themselves. He would only mention one instance. Recently the Aericultural Hall, one of the largest buildings in the Metropolis, had been crowded by people anxious to see men walking for six days, to see who ( could walk furthest. (A laugh.) He ventured to say that that was not a spectacle which was imorov- ing in any sort of way. But they were gathered together to-day for something which would and must be improving to all. He considered it was a very great thing to say for the Welsh as a nation that they were so very fond of these gatherings. People in England of the same rank had not got the same taste for literature, for art, and for music in particular, as the people of (Applause.) There was no doubt about it that Englishmen were good musicians, and the common people were taught music to a very large extent. But he did not think they had the same innate natural taste for music as the Welsh had. (Loud applause.) Of course what was said about these eisteddfodau wss that the people came here to feed their own vanity, to pay each other com- pliments. Now it might be that they said com- plimentary things of each other, and of the Welsh as a race. They did not prefer to be above human weakness, and no doubt vanity was a human weakness, But it v. as, however, a pardonable Wf\lll<nø"o, prob"hl.r the mo" thuJ,n;c.J..I.. ut all weaknesses, and if not carried to an undue extent, he did not see any harm in it, for the old saying still held good, that if a man did not respect himself no one else would ever respect him. (Applause.) He noticed that this eisteddfod was held under the auspices of the United Counties Friendly Benefit Society, He wanted to say a word or two, not upon the society in particular, but upon the general princi- ples or objects of such societies. He wished to speak upon that which for many years had come home to him with great force, and that was the great necessity there was for people to look for- ward in the time of prosperity to the probability of a time of trouble—an evil day-and that they should make some provision beforehand for that purpose, There was no more painful sight—and it was a sight he had often had to witness—to see a family, brought up in a fair amount of comfort, through misfortune falling upon the head of the family, going tirst to friends for assistance, and then to the guardians for out-door relief—and, perhaps, the guardians found it their duty only to give relief in the house, and to refuse out-door assistance. That was a painful eight, and if what he had said to-day prevented anyone from falling into such a plight he should be extremely glad that he had come to Crymmych. (Applause.) A short time ago he was reading an article which struck him very much indeed Upon this subject. He did not advocate the writer's views, but he mentioned them in order that those present might think about them. A great many people went through the world without thinking at all. In one of the popular usements. of London at the present time a politician—he did not know of what party, and he did not care—was made, in giving an account of how he was promoted through taking no independent view, to say, "I never thought of thinking for myaelf at all upon that ground he was promoted by his fellows. Such a thing mlrht have occurred, but in his i (Mr Pugh's) opinion, people should always think for themselves and for their neighbours. Bearing this in mind, he wanted to put before those present the writer of the article's iews. The article stated that in- surance against sickness and against old age ought to be in the hands of the State. That he was not concerned about; he did not want to advocate this in any sort of way, The writer points out, and this was of great importance, what, if a man wanted to get 83 per week in time of sickness, or 4s per week in time of old age, he would have to do when 18 or 20 years of age—when he had very little trouble of saving nearly the whole of his wages. If a man invested in a society of this kind j315 or £ 16 he would get an allowance in time 01 sickness of 8s per week, and of 4s per week in old age. Supposing everyone were to do that, where would the pauperism of the country be ? The article wished to make this compulsory upon every young man and young woman, and advo- cated that every young man and young woman should be compelled to lay by such a sum as would make them independent in their oi l ace. If that could be brought about, it would be a"most desir- able result; but all he asked now was that they should go home and consider what he had said, that they should provide for the future, for sick. ness and old age, that they might be able to go through lira with the plecumra .1 comfort ciattb they would have a sufficient amount to live upon, (Applause.) The competitions were then proceeded with. The first was for a prize of 10s. for tha best ren. dering of the duet (tenor and bass), The martial spirit which of old," from "Blodwen." Six parties competed. The prize was awarded to Jas. Davies (St. Clears) and Thomas H rries (Clyn- derwen), who were invested by Mrs Colby, Panty- derry. For the best song (Welsh) on Mother's Influ- ence," six verses, 10s.—John Rees, Llechryd. in- vested by Miss Williams, Pistyllbach. For the best purse, 10s. — Hannah Davies, Myrtle Hill, Llanboidy. Mr R. Yv ard, Sodson, offered a prize of five guineas for the best essay (in English) Oil the fol- lowing subject :—" Contrast the so-called Christ- ianity of to-day—say that of the Church of Eng- land — with the real Christianity taught and preached by Christ and His disciples." It was awarded by the adjudicator to Berea Evans, Llan. gadock, who was invested by Miss Brigstocke, Parkygorse. Six competed. There were nearly 20 competitors for the prize of 5s, offered for the best rendering of the bass solo "Above the horizen," from "Blodwen." The prize was awarded to Thomas Evans (Carmarthen) and David Parry Evans (Cardigan), who, having been announced equal, were invested by Miss Stewart, Rhosygilwen. Two parties competed for the prize of £1 offered for the best rendering of the quartette, "Name of the champion," from Blodwen," but the adjudi- cator decided that neither was worthy of the prize, which was accordingly withheld. For the best Welsh poem on II Truth," l'rize £2. Five competed, amongst them Homer" and Gwir yn erbyn y byd," who were awarded the prize. Homer did not answer to his name, but the latter,Evan Evans, Pontcarreg, Newcastle Emlyn, did, and was invested by Alrs Thomas, Carmarthen. For the best rendering of "Ye breezes that blow" (soprano), from Blodwen," 5, The prize was awarded out of eight competitors to Miss Sarah Morgan, of Narberth, pupil of Mr J. P. Williams, at the Narberth Board School—who distinguished herself at Neyland, where a special money prize was collected for her on the plat- form-Miss Morgan is only 13 years of age, The chief competition of the day was that for sthe prize of £30 (with tQ the leader), for the best rendering by a choir not under 60 of Give glory to God," from" Blodwen." The following choirs competed Glandulais Choir, 70 in uum- ber, led by Thomas Davies (Eos Ceiros); The Cor Undebol Glanau Taf, 65 in number, led by James Davies, St. Clears: and the Kilgerran United, 72 voices, conducted by Thomas Jenkins. The conductor^ said that the singing might have been better. There was considerable equality in the singing of the three choirs, but the first excelled in spirit and nerve, aud consistent rendering of the piece. The leader was invested by Mrs, Roch. For the best Welsh ode on Light (goleuni), not under 300 liues, and a bardic chair, five competed; best, Mr Evan Evans (Emlyn Fardd), Newcastle Emlyn; invested by Miss Evangeline Evans, Peadallt-Cadwgan. For the prize of j33 for the best rendering hy a party of 16 of "Those unrelenting strangers," from Blodwen, only two parties competed. The prize was divided betweeu Kilgerran United and Brodoryien choirs, the former led by Thomas Jenkins and the latter bv James Davies—who were invested by Mrs lnce Webb-Bowen, Tenby, and Misa Wemyss, Pontgwyn, The prize of 5s for the best two englyn (Welsh) to the "Crymmych monthly market," was awarded to Mr Evans (Emlyn Fardd), of Nes. castle Emlyn. Mrs Ince Webb-Bowen invested. The extempore speech competition, as usual, created some amusement. The subject was "Alcohol," but none of those who presented them- selves seemed capable of expressing themselves quickly and well. The prize was therefore with- held by the adjudicators. There were other competitions of a minor character. At the concert in the evening the Welsh opera "Blodwen was performed bv Dr. Parry, Master Parry, Miss Hattie Davies (soprano), Messrs Gayney Griffiths (contralto,), Thomas Evans (tenor), John Williams (ha-:s) of the University College of Wales, and a full choir. There was a very large attendance. This is the 42nd performance of Blodwen," which has only been out for about eighteen months. The performance of the band of the 37th Regi- ment, at intervals throughout the day, were greatly appreciated.

REDUCTION OF WAGES AT HAFODISHA. A reduction of 10 per cent. has taken place in the wages of the men employed at Mr Vivian's Nickel and Cobalt Works, Ilafodisha, Swansea.

REPRESENTATION OF CARDIGAN- SHIRE. The Echo says that Mr Arthur Williams, 0he secretary or the Royal Commission on Explosions in Mines, will probably be the Liberal candidate for Cardiganshire at the next election. We are informed, however, on the highest authority that Mr Lewis Pugh, of Abermaide, has beeu selected as the Liberal candidate for the county.

ST. MARY TIIE VIRGIN'SCnURCH, TREHERBERT. A correspondent writes :—It is becoming more apparent day after day that the worshipper; at this little sanctuary will, in a short time, have to seek refuge elsewhere, the Marquis of Bute being still resolved to make it a Roman Catholic institu- tion. The date has been spoken of as August, but however that may be, the church has been lately visited by both male and female representatives of the order named. On Monday three of the clergy made a long inspection of the building. It is said plans have been drawn for making extensive addi- tions to the now familiar structure.

MONMOUTHSHIRE RAIL \V A Y AND CANAL BILL. On Tuesday, tliis Bill, which came from the Home of Lords, was brought before the Chairman of Ways and Means, for Standing Order proofs. The object of the Bill is to en ible the Monmouth- shire Rail., ay and Canal Company to close a por- tion of tho Monmouthshire Canal in the borough of Newport, &c^ Mr T. Owen proved the pream- ble of the Bill, which passed with some amend- ments. the principal one of which was as to the insertion of the name of Mr Henry James Parnell in the fourth clause, which relates to claims by certain parties for compensation. The Bill was ordered to be reported to the House, being thus advanced a stage,

GALLANT RESOUE BY A CHILI) AT BRITON FERRY. On Friday afternoon, as some little girls were playing near the watercourse at the Tinworks, Briton Ferry, JMarian Jones, daughter of a widow living in Church-street, aged eight years, fell into the water. In a moment Margaret Jones, I nine years, the daughter of Mr "Jones (Cynalw) leapt in after her, and saved, her from death. The next day the following letter Was sent by the widow to Mr Jones :—" I hope you were not angry with Margaret, your daughter, because she wet herself so much yesterday evening. Everyone said that my child would be drowned in a very short time if she had not jumped iu after her.— Eliza Jones, 43, Church-street," Such noble conduct on the part of a child, uine years of age, is worthy of reward. The poor widowed mother sent her a shilling out of her poverty.

CALVINISTIC METHODIST ASSEMBLY. INVITATION TO CARDIFF AC- CEPTED. The sitting of the above assembly was held at Festiuiog, on Tuesday. At six o'clock, in the Tabernacle chapel, the Moderator, the .u. Joooph Thomas, Oarno, presided. The secretaries were the Revs J. Lewis, Carmarthen, and Owen Jones, B.A., Liverpool. The names of the delegates, numbering over 100, were called. Among those present were Messrs John Roberts, M.P., and Richard Davies, M.P. The Moderator delivered his farewell address to a crowded meeting. At night another fitting was held in the vestry-room of the Tabernacle chapel. Among those present were the Revs. T, C. Edwards, M.A., David Charles Davies, M.A., Dr Owen Thomas, Dr John Hughes, Dr Harries Jones, the Rev W. Evaus, M.A.. — Wheldon, B.A., and a great number of other ministers from all parts of Wales. The work of the above assembly was resumed at Festiuiog, on Wednesday. The first subject brought forward was the time and place of the next general assembly. The Rev. Jno. Morgan Jones, of Cardiff, said he was authorised to invite the as- sembly there next June, and the invitation was accepted. The meeting will be held in the second week in June. The Rev. Dr Hughes was elected moderatoor for the ensuing year. The Rev. Josiah Thomas, M.A. presented the report of the executive committee of the Foreign Mis- sion Society. The report showed that the work had made a steady progress during the past year. The Rev. N. Evans, M.A., moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded and carried. The Revs. Dr Edwards, Owen Thomas, and other ministers advocated the establishment of an insti- tution for the training of native preachers. Finally, it was left for the committee to decide upon the best mode of proceeding. Two mission- ary meetings were held in tbe evening. Heavy rain fell all day.

THE GLAMORGAN AND CARMAR- THEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The annual conference, held this year at Bridg. end, was resumed at nine a.m. on Wednesday, a well-attended service being held two hours' pre- viously, The chief business at the morning con- ference was the reading of the report relative to the Home Mission. Interesting de- bates followed, and then the question for the meeting place for next year was discussed. The Rev A. Tilly, on behalf of Cardiff, offered the association a cordial welcome to that town, if no other place could be agreed upon. Brecen was among the suggested places, but the question was adjourned pro tern, but it was subsequently de- cided to visit Brecon. The Secretary (the Rev J. Owen) read the subjects placed before that committee for the next circular letter. There were 11 in number, and the one chosen is entitled "The Utilization of Open Air Services in connection with Church Constitution." It was further agreed that the Rev A. Tilly, of Cardiff, should prepare the paper on this subject. The Rev R. Evans (Llanelly) was appointed to preach the next association sermon. After a brief adjournment, a large congregation assembled to hear the association sermon, preached by the Rev J. Owen, of Swansea, who took for his text the 20th verse of the2ad chapter of Nehemiah, on which he founded an eloquent address. firsT: anuaxng no tne reounding ot the walls of I Jerusalem by the prophet, and pointing it out as a duty of the Church to aid in building the King- dom of Christ. At one o'clock about 80 ministers and delegates sat down to an elegant cold collation, prepared by Mr C. E. Perry, of Dunraven-place, who displayed very considerable care in catering to the material comforts of the company assembled under the presidency of Mr Rees Jones, of Cardiff. In the afternoon the conferences were resumed, and a letter to the churches was read by the Rev. T. Cole, Bridgend, on "The evils arising from the liquor traffic," which was listened to with marked attention. Tea was provided in the Assembly-room of the Town-hall, and the final public meeting was held at 7 p.m-» when t ie Revs. G. Hanker (Neath), T. Jones (Aberdare),# J. Meredith (Brecon), and J. C. Vv llhams (Briton Ferry) delivered addresses. The usual votes of thanks were given to the president, to the local pastor (the Rev. T. Cole) for his excellent arrange- ments, and to the various friends for their hospi- tality.

An old man named Thomas Davenport, who went partner on the estate of Colonel Gore, Ballagholrue, near Roadford, Ennis, has been found dead in his bed with marks of violence on his throat. He had recently served an ejectment on hia son-in-law, and somo ill-will is alleged to have prevailed in consequence. FOOD ADULTERATION. Dr Tripe, public analyst of the Hackney district, reports, that all the samples of cocoa he examined, except one, were sold as mixtures of cocoa, arrowroot, and sugar, the exception beingr Cadbury's Cocoa Essence, which was genuine. The quantity of starch in other samples varied between 67 and 80 per cent., so that allowing for sugar, there was not in some of them more than 10 per cent. of cocoa. An article like this was comparatively value- less ■ a food." 5791 HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.—Surpassing rixcellence.- Thii medicine is composed of the finest balsams obtained from the vegetable kingdom. Unlike mineral or mercurial preparations, flolloways's ilills are perfectly innocent, and may be safely taken by children and the most deli- cate females. The nervous and all who have lost hope and energy through long-continued affliction should have their attention drawn to the many cures of such cases which have been gradually accomplished b>R these Pills, and gratefully acknowledged by tne most flattering tes- timonials. They secure a Ion. a healthy, and a hapipy life. In all derangements of tne digestion arising FVOM the stomach, liver, or bowels, the curative power OF these Pills is especially observable they gtimu,TT FA&uggish AND DISORDERED function* SI

==- A HUNDRED AND FltTlETH. CONVICTION AT SWANSEA. CUttf At tbe Swansea borough police-court, on day, a woman named Ellen Sweeney, an ,iaa iltfj of the workhouse, was sentenced to a nioutB prisonment for drunkenness and making ^ft abusive language in the High-street; whl1 was ordered to undergo an additional two iDdoW on a charge of damaging property in the rJØI cell. The prisoner is only 40 years of ag yet she has been convicted on 150 previous sions for offences similar to the first-named.

SCENE IN A~IacOTREET$ SWANSEA. At the Swansea police-court, on well dressed girl, 20 years of age, Owens, not ill-looking, was charged with been guilty of indecent conduct in Cross he#* Ihe police seated that on the night of the^^ inst. the young woman, who has a j# character, was running in and out of a h° m Cross-street, with nothing on but her while a number of men were standing r n{(M about. The Stipendiary Magistrate COI11D1;IIgit very strongly uiioti the girl's behaviour, » was more like the orgies in some distant Jjjj which one had read, than anything else- & showed, he added, what a girl could after an apprenticeship at one of thevliss bet beastliest trades on earth. He then senteIlCe to three months' iinprisonmeut.

SINGULAR AFFILIATION CASB AT SWANSEA. —— Vfefc At the Swansea county police-court, on nesday, a youth, 18 years of age, of named William Jones, was summoned by Gronow, Llangefelach, to contribute to the so of an illegitimate child. Mr Woodward f$t for the complainant, and Mr Glascodine the defendant. Complainant said she was at Morristou with her aunt when she defendant, whom she saw four times. No familiarity took place between them, eJt bi¡Øa upon one occasion—the second time she Mary Jenkins spoke to seeiug the Plfcii' talking together twice in August; Catherine Williams said she took a walk tiollt them in the same month. In cross-e Mary Jenkins admitted that when she after r6 M went to see the defendant she was not was the same man. Several witnesses were ) prove that the mother of the complainaIl "rI stated on several occasions that the fat»0 M taller than David Jones, who is taller th9 defendant. The mother said that the fathe ft? a moustache, while several witnesses | fendant never having worn au ornament" fit character. The bench were of opinion case was one of mistaken identity, and th0P^ made no order..

THE ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT UPON A MILKMAID At the Swansea county police-court on p day, David Richard Roberts, a married uaatt'Aflt charged with having indecently assaulted Jjtoj 15 years of age, named Ann Lewis, at 1" Talybont, on the 24th of May. Mr Wood^ prosecuted, and Mr Lawrence defended. the circumstances which have been Pa*, {M reported, it appeared that on the day nalns t # father and mother of the prosecutrix Ave Carmarthen market, leaving the girl, ber and two little children at home. About 10 0 the defendant visited the farm, and went n tb' cowhouse, where prosecutrix was milkid biJI! cows, and took hold of her diair. She told bet to let her alone, and he did so, butnp0^^ returning to the house he followed her. brother then went over the to look after some sheep, upon said Mr Woodward, detailing the the defendant commenced his little game. d ftp bolted the door, threw the girl down, arranged her clothes, at the some time of hia hands upon her mouth. She e°Tt0oS* loudly, and her brother then came into the » U upon which Roberts left and went cross-examination, prosecutrix said she h oWt tell her parents about the affair until r.\j\r had taken place respecting the setting of traps, but she told her brother-in-law the day. William Lewis, the girl's brother, sPjjg 0» hurrying to the house iu response to the,c jjjerf the prosecutrix, and said that en arriving he found his sister on the settle while Robef? "ø one hand upon her mouth, and the other II indecent position. They afterwards fell. d toI floor together. Defendant was comIIllt e trial at the sessions, bail being allowed.

PRESENTATIO¥TOTHE REV" 1, JONES, OF SWANSEA. At Castle-street Chapel, Swansea, on evening, a presentation was made to the Ite fctj Jones, who for the last forty-three ye'j gp* officiated as pastor at that place of worship' v. ho is now about to retire, at a ripe okl^ the active service of the ministry. j (Mr James Rogers) presided, supported pj number of ministers, while the body of was well filled by members of the The gift took the form of a beautifully illUIJlle address, handsomely framed, with a prs taining £ 100. After devotional exercis^ Mayor expressed the pleasure with which n, <>» acceded to a request for his the occasion, inasmuch he said, as to do honour to an old and -iA friend. He had known Mr jo° £ fI,aflSe9J since 1837, when he first came to P ad™ & and he was under a great obligation to hit*1' iotr £ J that through Mr Jones he (the Mayor) duced to a gentleman in London whose 1' had kept hirrj from the tflmptatio-no J fell to young men in the had been intimately associated with his Pa_ ageP who had now passed away. Mr Jone?, j jjj not tell them who knew so well, had idl"1 the duties of life with propriety—he was a son, a kind husband, a good father, and Christian pastor, while he had carried oU. if duties of a citizen with that propriety wbic» ^j, have been the admiration of all who kns" 11.11 Placed in circumstances where he InigblY 11' exercised a great deal of power politic* had never overstepped the limits of a good c nor had he employed the interest winch sessed in any way other than that of good works.—The Rev Dr. Rees, who next fatA said Mr Jones was one of tW jjgfl ministers that he remembered. been preaching the Gospel for 67 and during the whole of that time he had P {if spotless character. Before coming to s kept an academy at which had been some of the most popular ministers is Wales. A large number of young preacher? M indebted to him for their introduction toss jj ministry and nON at an age bordering °.nkd W was high time for the faithful servant to talC f. rest before entering into his Father's hou^^r* conclusion the rev. doctor observed that pt were between three and four thousand Cong^ tional ministers in the United Kingdom, believed that Mr Jones was at the head ministerial list.—The Rev Mr Thomas, L,a stte6 alluded to his having preached in Chapel 43 years ago, when he formed 1 j,aa quaintance of the Rev Mr Jones, and said p efÐt remained upon terms of friendship with since. MrG. M.Richards said that like he could look back at the time when Mr to Swansea, and could recollect many W pO" ø alive then, but who had since been called U naØí join the great majority. Mr Jones was ot mouslv selected, and he thought the gteV Castle-street had reason to regard vfit& .§ v satisfaction what had taken place during jgd years of his ministry. The Mayor had n 11 tJi\itØt Air Jones not taking any part in political ]j# and although he did not feel so strongs (the speaker) upon political subjects, he 1 c >" they would agree with him that the wal IIlelesft Jones through life had been almost bla, (Applause.) Whoever followed him ceed him without the anxiety and cares of on the chapel. He did not know, whether a debt upon a chapel was not to exertion; for he had heard it said that to some such stimulus people were not exert themselves so much as they ot _e might, but he hoped that would not be the the present instance. — Alderman Jenkins said he had always looked aP cfci<>iJ Jones as one of the great men in conn j m with the body. Referring to the remarks jefr* Richards, respecting the absence of » he «aid he thought it was to be deplored, somehow or other Nonconformists never M to work so well as when they had a bur1íSÐd carry. (Laughter.) Consequently, he them to renovate this beautiful chapel-^ au<? hear)—encumber another debt, get a cessor to Mr Jones, and no doubt ijtion<« would flourish again, and return to its »/ —1 _»-«•» FinueT—^5 {rota f cusing absence, which had been received i r o» •; number of gentlemen, were read.—The v Swansea sent £ 2 2s Mr H. H. Vivtoo, jg forwarded £ 5, with a letter in which jjeC Mr Jones is associated with my earliest re' tions, and I have always regarded him respect and admiration, Mr W. = H. f4? Q.O., sent £ 5 53, and Mr S. Morley, warded £ 5 5s. Mr Lloyd, one of the \re»% here read the address, which dwelt length upon the many good qualities of ts Mr Jones, and more special allusion to long service amongst the congregation ot street. Mr Henry Gorbin, another deac° presented the purse of money, lou« following.—The Rev. Mr Jones, who aiP j#t much moved, mads a brief and .ap"t.jch "x acknowledgment, in the course of returned his sincere thanks to the subsen alluded in terms of deep gratitude to the i* \jee* for the long lease of strength wiiic-i 0 vouchsafed to him.—The Rev. E. Higg hrotf(> others addressed the meeting, which 'wa oCeS» to a conclusion with the customary obser ■-

Mr Bradlaugh says he can poll «. Northampton, as against 1,700 at the y £ ,s On Saturday, at Leicester, ^° ,n, c'uargedwith murdering his sweetheart »t jt t The inspector deposed that, on being ci Vv»3 j, prisoner said, "No, not at Evington < gj»o « Humberstone." It is stated that, on the placard he said, "Yes, I am the m jf P the murder, and shall suffer for it, addi caught he would have committed suicide, remanded. th0 .rf Saturday was most unfavourable tor ti»a shot rifle meeting, rain falling in one downpour. Captain Rooke, of the o<*roi .BtSf » 0 won the, Aldershot town prize with o* y X also tha champion aggregate by ø: team from the 53rd Regiment won thera garge^t in the competition Army v. Volunteers, tu Clar'idge, of the Coldstream Guards. wiuner.. ,he foll?.*1^ The Central News has received tne gflrlft, from the Astronomer Royal: -L" coverX-itj« Rochester, New York, announces 11 |iejj a bright comet with a short tail on "i-o motion was detected ou June 20, ;nQte9» the position was B.A., 2 hours 80 *^8 o*" 58 deg. north, with a daily motion > 1 de«A north.* the position was 58 deg. north, with a daily motion