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FOOTBALL FOR THE FAIR ONES.
FOOTBALL FOR THE FAIR ONES. A Team if Amaztns. The captain of the Ladies' Footlfllll Team swung round on her music stool. "Well," she said, in continuation of the conversation which had gone before, we are at any rate a fairly heavy team. One of the players weighs list. 101b. I scale 11 stone." "But that is not the average weight, Miss Honeyball ?" No the average would be, I think, about 10 stone. The lightest weights in the teAm are about nine stone there are two of them about that." And—excuse me—do you find that as a rule adies can kick ?" Ob. yea we have no fault to find with the kicking. We have one young lady who comes from Woolwich (where the Arsenal plays) who can kick like a Corinthian. But some are not so expert in moving about as others. We find that the girls who have gone in for cycling are the mosb nimble; some of them really play an excellent game." You are being taughb the game, then ? You are not limiting your efforts to rushing the ball up and down the field ?" By no means. We are being coached by the centre half-back of the Tottenham Hotspurs, and we practice regularly at Hornsey." Rather awkward weather for practising, isn't ill f' Ib has been dreadful, for we have only been m regular practice since Christmas, and our ground is a shockingly bad one. It lies just underneath the Alexandra Park Racecourse 111 is a clayey soil, and I have never known it free from water. So that you may say nearly all our practice has been carried on in the mud. Yet I have never known any of the girls shirk practice. We have 50 members on our club list. Thirty of them are playing members, and they play con- stantly and in all weathers." And what inspired you with your own en- thusiasm for such an enterprise?" Miss Honeyball said that the idea first oeourred to her last October. She had always taken a keen interest inathletic sportsof all kinds, andshe had viewed with regret the exclusion of women from participation in them. There was, in ber opinion, as little reason for such exclusion as existed for the denial of the suffrage to women. And, in her own modest way a reformer at heart, she had determined to see whether she could not get enough girls together to play one manly game and show that it might be womanly as well. To this end she had advertised for girls anxious to join a ladies' football club. Replies had been plentiful, and she had been able to exercise some principle of selection with regard to them. There was 110 entrance fee and no subscription, and she might add that the expenses had been consider- able. These she hoped to recover in some part by the gate money at the match which is to be played on March 23rd. On that occasion there will be two teams selected from the club, 11 of the players representing the North of London and 11 the South. And," asked the interviewer in conclusion, candidly, do you think a picked team from the club could hold its owu against a fair school eleven ?" Well," responded the captain diplomatically, you see we haven't tried."
LICENSING! OFFENCE AT tPENARTH.
LICENSING! OFFENCE AT t PENARTH. At Penarth Police-court on Monday—before Major Thornley, Mr John Cory (Penarth), aud District Councillor Morris—Messrs J. W. A. Stevens, S. A. Brain, Richard Wain, and R. A. Bowring, trading as Stevens and Co., wine merchants, Masonic-buildings, Penarth, were summoned for selling beer in smaller quantities thau al'owed by their licence. Mr J. H. Jones appeared for the prosecution, and Mr H. Cousins represented the defendants.—Mr Cousins raised a preliminary objection to the effect that 110 proseoution would be commenced by the Excise authorities before the defendants them- selves had been allowed an opportunity of ex- plaining any action with which they were charged. The advocate strongly submitted also that the offence disclosed in the summons was not an offence under the Licensing Act, and if so it would have to be couched in vastly different terms to these found in the summons. Both of these objections were overruled. Evidence was given by Acting-Sergeant Salter tu the effect that on the 23rd January last he was on duty in Hickman-road, when he saw Isaac John, a cartor in the employ of defendants, delivering half-a-dozen half-pint bottles of pale ale at the house of Mr John Dodd for a person named Peach, who was living with him. In reply to witness, John stated that that was all he was going to deliver at the house, bub he supposed that Mr Peach had paid for six dozens and wasreceivlOl them in half-dozens. In the cart theru were another half-a-dozen bottles of ale, which the oarter said were for another party. Witness examined the invoice and found there only half-a-dozenbobblesmenbioned. When witness saw the manager a little time afterwards the latter admitted that only half-a-dozen bottles were sent, and that he did not deny the facts as he bad already stated.—Cross-examined by Mr Cousins The manager (Mr Davies) subsequently came to the police-station, and told witness that if he went to Mr Peach he would see an invoice for a larger quantity than half-a-dozeu. Mr Cousins now submitted that it was not proved that defendants had any knowledge of the offence, which was necessary according to the case of the Cardiff ConservativeClubCompanyand thelnland Revenue, and also Newman v. Jones, both of whioh he now quoted., The Bench considered it necessary for Mr Cousins to establish this fact, and the latter called Mr John Weaver, the managing director of the defendant firm. Mr Davies had been appointed by the firm as manager of the Penarth branch, and at the time produced excellent testimonials in connection with the trade. When they started business at Penarth last year a circular (produced) was issued to the public, whioh expressly stated that they could not supply customers with less than 4% gallons of ale in tho wood or six dozen pint bottles. They expeoted Davies to carry out those instruc. tions, and in consequence of the present com- plaint he was dismissed by the directors at their next meeting. Major Thornley said his personal opinion was that ignorance on the part of the defendants or the proprietors of a business was not a good defenoe, as he considered they might be wilfully ignorant of the acts of their servants, and therefore he required that evidence should be given that these directors had given suoh instruc. tions to their manager as would not in any way contravene the Licensing Act.
CARDIFF^ NEW LIBRARY.
CARDIFF^ NEW LIBRARY. At the Free Library building committee, on Monday, at the Towu-hall, Cardiff, the ex. Mayor (Councillor Trounce) presiding, the architect, Mr Edwin Seward, stated that it was not the case, as had been reported in the papers, that the extras in connection with the con- tract of the library extension were over the thousand pounds. They were about half what had been reported. Mr Seward further explained that the work on the buildiug had been delayed a month by the severe weather. The contractors bad done all they could to battle with the hard frosts. and he was glad to say they bad been successful. The frost would, however, he was afraid, delay the completion of the building a month.—The Mayor: When is it to be finished?—Mr Seward: III July.—The Mayor: When does the Free Libraries Association come here ?—The Chair- man Tho end of August.—Mr Seward said he hoped to have the work finished in time. All the furniture was being made, and the contractors had this week put on the full complement of man.
DEATH OF MR W. GRIFFITH, TAIBACH.
DEATH OF MR W. GRIFFITH, TAIBACH. Mr William Griffith, of Ffrwydwyllb House, Taibaoh. Aberavon, died on Sunday night ab the age of 67. ihe deceased gentleman, who had besn in failing health for some years, was pre. paring to go to chapel on Sunday evening, when he was seized with apoplexy and died aft ten o'clock. Mr Griffith from early boyhood was in the employ of Messrs Vivian and Sons. Taibaoh, and for many years he was chief of She commer- cial deparment of the Talbaoh works. He has Jeft a widow and a family of grown up sons and daughters.
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The Late Lord Aberdare,
The Late Lord Aberdare, PULPIT REFERENCES. Dean Vaughan was the preacher at Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday forenoon, and, at the close of an eloquent sermon on the words of the Psalmist, "I shall be satisfied when I awake with Thy likeness," in which he emphasised the grand hope of immortality, he referred to the late nobleman. He said :—" I must not end withoub trying, in briefest words, to ubber the two thoughts which are in all our hearts to-day. The two thoughts are two deaths. Very unlike each other in many ways, the death of Sun- day's dawn and the death of Mondays sunset — unlike in many things, alike in some things—alike, we trust, in one thing— that each was a sleep and each was an awaking. A great man is fallen in our Israel, the Israel of our England and the Israel of our Wales. A man of many interests and many activities, a patriot, nob in the poor vulgar sense of talk and bluster, of profession or sentiment, of politics or party, but in all the elevation of honest thought and unselfish aim and devoted service—a man of work, not of theory, of doing, not of dreaming, like the great law giver, he went forth, early in life, bo look upon the burdens—social, mental, moral—of his countrymen, to take, weigh, and to measure, and to ponder and to estimate, and then to give his life to bearing, and so to lightening, them. His country accepted his devotion, and now that in ripe age he rests from his labours misses him, "d mourns him, and will not let him die. At the afternoon service the Ven. the Arch- deacon of Monmouth also made reference to the event. Special anthems and hymns were sung, and the organist (Mr G. G. Beale) played Chopin's Funeral March as a volontary. CANON THOMPSON AT CARDIFF. At St. John's Church, Cardiff, on Sunday, the vicar (Rev. Canon Thompson, D.D.) occupied the pulpit, and in a sermon on the destiny of the creature made reference to Lord Aberdare and also,to the late Rev. Cyril Stacey, the munificent donor of the magnificent new organ at Sb. John's. In illustration of his subject, the preacher asked, "What better example could there be than Henry Austin Bruce, late Lord Aberdare ? Not yet did Wales know her loss. Fervour, energy and enthusiasm there were in plenty but not too much of those, tempered by larger know- ledge, varied sympathies and judgment cooled in the calm, clear regions of philosophic thought. Those qualifications met and were combined in him. His was the character, and his the quali- ties, exactly fitted to guide a small and aspiring people to the attainment of their proper place amoug .nationalities in the fulfilment of their destiny. In the larger life of the nation there were others greater or more conspicuous than he but in one respect he was unique. His was, unquestionably, the most striking personality in Wales, and his, perhaps, its most precious life. He belonged to that best British type which combines the several qualities of our mingled race. Not less Welsh because he held England in highest honour, his was that nobler patriotism which was satisfied only with an imperial range. How should he class and describe him ? Not so much as a statesman, but as an eminent man of affairs. III was not brilliance, not eloquence, not even leadership, but usefulness which was mos characteristic of his public life. But in that useful- ness was nothing commonplace, nothing mean. His capacity for useful service was only equalled by a zeal, which never flagged, to promote the welfare of his fellow-men. For the past twenty years he devoted all he had to useful work—to this kind of work—and especially for Wales. He attained success, fame, power, rank, influence; but the mau himself was greater and worthier than all these; and herein assuredly was his title to greatness.. If a consistent lofty purpose, carried out with persistence and conspicuous ability; if achievement and Statecraft of no mean order; if splendid services rendered to education if all these, combined with a spotless life, constituted greatness he was great in the highest and best sense of the term. MOUNTAIN ASH. The morning service at St. Margaret's Church, Mountain Ash, was again on Sunday morning the scene of a most pathetic and solemn service. The decorations in the sacred edifice still re- mained. Magnificent palms and beautiful plants and flowers were scattered in rich profusion along the sides of the Communion table and chancel, also around the windows and windowsills. The following members of the family were present:— Lady Aberdare, supported by the Hon. W. N. Bruce, Hon. Mrs W. N. Bruce, Hon. Mrs Wynne-Jones, Mr and Mrs Russell, Mr Rich* mond, Hon. Miss Bruce, Hon. Miss Alice Bruce, and the Hon. Master Lyndhurst Bruoe. During the singing of the hymns the family and congregation were deeply moved. The vicar (the Rev. B. Lloyd, B.D.), preached a most appro- priate and effective sermon, taking for his text the words, A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children'd children," Proverbs, 13 c., part of 22nd verse. He said the noble qualities of men—their heroism, their intellectual powers, their philanthropy, their moral worth, their Godly zeal—are handed down to far distant ages by means of a written record or word of worth, or by the secret but mighbly influence of unconscious imitation. "The memory of the jusb is blessed," says Solomon. Yes, and the memory of the just is enshrined in the affections of every right-minded man. They had already, he knew, applied the words to one good man, whom many of them have known so long. They were all mourners that day, not so much in outward garments as in their inmost hearts. For the last few days the neighbour- hood had been shedding copious and sincere tears over the incalculable loss which it had so unexpectedly sustained. The gloom of the solemn Lenten fast had this year deepened for them into a period of heartfelt mourning. He wished according to his feeble power to bear a humble tribute to the moral goodness and true worth of the great nobleman who had lately passed out of their sight to the holy abode of the righteous dead. If kindness of disposition constitutes a good man then he who had passed away WRB a good mau. If charitableness of mind and generosity of hand and heart constitute a good man, then he was a good man. If a sincere desire to promote the moral and social welfare of his neighbours, yes, and of his country, constitutes a good man, then he was a good man. If constant activity and disinterested devotion to the high duties of an engrossing public life constitute a good mau, then he was a good man. If doing good because it is good, and not for the sake of display and human glory, coastitute a good man, then he was a good man. If the concurrent testimony of all who knew him prove him to be good, then be was a good man. For what has been the invariable remark of men when speaking in a subdued tone of our great loss He was a good man." And remember, this good man has left "an inherit- ance to his children's children." He has left a precious inheritance to thdse who were bound to him by the ties of natural kinship. He has left theip a name which is fragrant with goodness. The very name of Bruce has had an additional and bright lustre added to it. The uoble life which recently came to a.n1 end would remain with them as a precious heritage, to stimulate them to the discharge of all their duties towards God and man. Manv people become great and celebrated through the brilliant achievements of martial exploits. All honour to them. Many become renowned because of their profound studies and marvellous discoveries in the vast province ot nature. And they deserve all honour. Many aim at handing down their name to posterity, blazing with the gorgeous pomp of wealth but our noble neighbour aimed at something higher than this. May I not with truth say that this seemed to be the motto of his great life?—"I will do all the good I can, to all the people I can, in all the ways I can." He might have confined himself, like a hermit, to his study and his books, and thus have become illustrious in the gentle paths of literature but in that case he would have deprived not simply this immediate locality, but the whole country of a vast wealth of moral good. Instead of living a selfish, secluded, and studious life, he preferred to go forth into the midst of humanity to do some good there. He was an able lawyer, an eminent statesman, a genuine philanthrophist, and a pre- eminent educationist, and in each domain he exhibited a true greatness of character—a great- ness which sprang from unselfishness and an ardent desire to serve his fellow-men. Warm and large was his heart and overflowing with a desire to benefit his native land, and to elevate the tone and increase the happiness of his fellow-country- men, and his benevolent efforts were appreciated and reoagnised by all-from the Queen upon her throne to the humblest cottager in the country. He lived blessing and blest, and his end was peace, and rest, and eternal joy. He was both great and good. And as we have thought of that honoured end, we might have thought of those words, Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." But they should not forget that that great and good life teaches a higher truth still, namely, Let me live the life of the righteous, and let my last end be what God wills." This is the inheritance which he has left to posterity. We have left him to sleep on undisturbed among the silent tenants of the tomb but the memory of his great life will live with undying freshness in the hearts of countless numbers who have buen benefited and blessed by him. Just preceding the Communion Service the organist played a i voluntary, At the Grave of Jesus," and as the « congregation were dispersing the Dead | March from Saul was heard pealing in | funereal strains through the aisles of the edifice. I Indeed, it was a servioe never to be forgotten. Indeed, it was a service never to be forgotten. 011 Sunday morning, at the close of a discourse based on the 91st Psalm, 1st and 2nd verses, the [ Rev. J. Howell, pastor of Nazareth English I Baptist Chapel, said that, harmonising with the sentiments of his text, very touching was the sinking of the hymn, Rock of Ages," &c., at their cemetery last Friday, when the remains of their admired, revered, beloved, and mosu dis- tinguished neighbour were consigned to the tomb. The news of his rather sudden and unexpected death was a shock to them, when, amid the bustle and din of their school board election, they heard it. lb cast a solemn gloom on the trans- actions of the day. Not that those of them who had painfully witnessed prolonged agonies on death beds could deplore a sudden and painless death such as his was. There was mercy in that. But they felt very keenly the wrench of the severance and the heavy loss they had sustained. When the sad intelligence fell on their ears, it fell also on their hearts, pierced their inmost souls, and filled their bosom to overflowing with poignant grief. Never before had theie been such a widely-prevalent, profound, and genuine sorrow in their valley. The magnificent services rendered by the departed peer: as a statesman, educationist, and philan- thropist were well known throughout the realm, but it was they there that besrt knew his sterling good qualities as a benevolenb neighbour and invaluable friend in time of need. He was their I magnanimous good Samaritan, ever willing, and more than willing, to assist and pilot them in their perplexities and trobles. Most admirable was his catholicity. His bounties were not confined to the Established Church, of which he was a distin- guished member. There was not a place of worship in the town that bad not been benefited by bis generosity. He was reminded of a faithful old servant who on Sundays used to drive the departed peer's father to the church'at Aberdare when Mountain Ash was in its infancy and with- out a place of worship. Then the trusted servant was permitted to go his own way and worship with his Baptist brethren at the olden obapel of Penpound. When the services were over at their respective places of worship, master and servant drove home again together in genuine brotherly love. That all-embracing Christian charity of the father was richly inherited by his illustrious son, over whose departure they then sang their dolorous dirge. There were that day thousands of hearts beating 111 deepest sympathy with the bereaved family, and every house in the neighbourhood was a house of mourning, sharing m their grief. It was their earnest prayer that the bereaved household might abide under the protection of the Almighty wings, through which no missiles can penetrate to hurt them. He felt sure that all his Nonconformist ministerial brebhren in the town, were they at home occu- pying their pulpits, would give vent to their feelings in similar expressions of great sorrow and heartfelt condolence, but several of them were from home, and some of them were laid op, victims of influenza. RICHMOND-ROAD CONGREGA- TIONAL CHURCH, CARDIFF. Rev. J. A. Jenkms, B.A., pastor of the Richmond-road Congregational Church, Cardiff, in the Sunday night sermon referred as follows to Lord Aberdare:—Only a fortnight ago be pre- sided over a meeting of the court of governors of Cardiff College. In pathetic, well-chosen words he referred to the fact that in the course of nature he would not have long to live and serve his fellow-countrymen; but little did we think ib would be bhe^lasb occasion on which we would see him:alive. He died in harness, serving his fellow- men to the end.. A noble end to a noble life. He was one of the greatest and noblest of Welsh patriots. He loved our nation and served Wales faithfully. The constituent elements of his patriotism were not senbimentalismand loquacity, but action and service. He was one of that noble triumvirate of which Henry Richard and Hugh Owen were the other two. Honour and office came to these men, as the rewards of service, and not as the result of self-seeking. Lord Aberdare served Wales in the direction in which such service was most of all needed, that of education. Wales was already evangelised, but not educated. When be began his work there was no system of education in the country. Owing largely to his efforts, Wales can boast to-day of a system of education more complete than that possessed by any other portion of the United Kingdom. The intermediate and higher education of the Princi- pality, including the University of Wales, owe their present flourishing condition as much, if not more, to Lord Aberdare than to anyone else. Welsh education will be a permanent monument to his memory and work. Mr Jenkins then drew the attention of the congregation to the article in our Saturday's issue on "The Religion of Humanity," and pointed its moral by references to the career of Lord Aberdare. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CARDIFF. In the course of the morning service at the Presbyterian Church, Windsor-place, the Rev. J. D. Waiters referred to the great loss which the Principality had sustained in the death of Lord Aberdare. On several occasions, he said, Lord Aberdare had contributed to the building and extension of the church, and was interested in the spread of the denomination. He was a catholic man, and was interested in the spread of all churches. He was a Christian man, and had an exalted conception of duty. In every way be set before his fellow-countrymen a lofty conception of character, devotion, and practical religion. MERTHYR. On Sunday, ab various places of worship in Dowlats and Merthyr, pulpit references were made to the loss which had been sustained in the death of Lord Aberdare. The Rev. John Thomas, Zoar, in a passing reference to the subject, said that his lordship's noble career was the natural result of the Christian faith which he had early embraced. He held bis life as a sacred trust, and sought to use it in the service of God and man. He believed that service to man was the highest form of worship, and his noble enthusiasm for that which is good broke forth in many directions. He endeavoured to raise the conditions of life for the worker, to free him from temptat- ions to drink, and to surround him with educational facilities. A life spent in such efforts could not fail to benefit many, and his death is deeply deplored to-day by thousands of Welshmen, who are so much in- debted to him. The immediate connection which he held for suoh a long period with this borough naturally augments here theregret at his removal. The Rev. D. C. Edwards, paster of Hope Church, in the course of his sermon, said :—In the death of Lord Aberdare it will be universally, felt in Wales that we have sustained a truly national loss. Whilst he did not, perhaps, possess sufficient vigour and combativeness to become a great political reformer, be had, in an eminent degree, that sanity and judiciousness of mind that is so characteristic of the best and safest leaders of our country. He was specially gifted to lead in the educational progress of Wales, and we have been fortunate in possessing during the immense development of the last quarter of a century a leader of the culture, amiability, and devotion of Lord Aberdare. At the close of his sermon on Sunday night lIb the Market-square Church, the Rev. J. G. James, pastor, made the following allusions :— It is with some reserve (he said) that I attempt ta touch upon the terrible loss that our country has sustained in the death of Lord Aberdare in the presence of those who have been so closely con- nected with him in his political, social, and educa- tional work. Many of chose before me are able to testify, from personal knowledge, to the patient and unremitting labour, the unyielding and per- severing struggles, and the earnest and conscien- bious application to his task in all the great reforms with which his name has been identified, and especially in the various stages of national education. It was my pleasure to hear his lordship but once, when he presided at a meeting for the promotion of secondary educa- tion in our town. He gave one the impression of being the splendid leader he was amongst the great army of educational workers with which Wales has been so conspicuously blest. He was calm, judicial, and decisive—a man of weight and wisdom, as well as inspired by faith and enthusiasm. To narrate the story of his brilliant career from the time that he set out in life as a young barrister until be became the Chancellor of the newly-charbered Univereiby of Wales would be to give the history of the out- standing features of the Principality during the period of half a century, and to mark the stages of progress in social, industrial, and temperance reform in England as well as in Wales. How can I characterise the loss to our country that has clouded the happiness of so many thousands ? If any one department of his great work and but one epoch of his noble career were selected in evidence of the influenoe of a truly great man, it would have been worth while for Lord Aberdare to have lived and laboured for his country from that one aspect alone, and to be held in grateful remembrance for mgny years to come. But when, during the course of a long life of fourscore years, in its many-sided sympathies, its generous charities, and its efficient accivities for the child, the youth, and the aged, a career noble in all its aspects has come to a close by the inevitable lot of mortals, how gratefully, lovingly, and regret- fully would we bear our tribute to the memory of one of Wales's greatest sons, and thank God that such a life was ever lived and such an inspiring example ever given. The death of Lord Aberdare was specially referred to also by the Rev. Alfred Hall ab High-street Church, the subject of the rev. gentle- man's elaborate discourse being The lessons of a great career." BRIDGEND. In the course of his sermon on Sunday morning at Newcastle Church, the vicar (the Rev. D. Davies) made a sympathetic reference to the death of Lord Aberdare, and also to the demise of Mrs Lewis, wife of the Bishop of Llandaff. At the close of the service Mr D. T. Williams played "The Dead March" on the organ. A half- muffled peal was rung on the church bells during the morning. VOTES OF CONDOLENCL. At a very largely attended meeting, held ab the National schoolroom. Porthcawl. on Friday, Mr John Grace, J.P., said he considered that Wales was poorer by the loss of her illustrious son, who was that day laid to his well- earned rest. Lord Aberdare's name would go down to posterity as a great, thorough, and good educationist. (Hear, hear.) At his request the whole audience stood in silence for some minutes. On Sunday afternoon, at the meeting of rail- waymenat Bentley's Central-hall, Mertbyr. Mr Richard Bell, organising secretary to the South Wales and Monmouthshire Council of the A.S.R.S., moved, and Mr J. Jones, Merthyr, seconded, a motion expressing great sorrow at the I announcement of Lord Aberdare's death, and their deep sense of the loss they, as railwaymen, ha.d sustained, and begged to tender their sympathy with Lady Aberdare and family in their bereavement. The motion was carried by all standing. At a meeting of the executive committee of the South Wales Liberal Federation, held in Cardiff on Saturday, Mr Griffiths, Porth House, in tho chair, Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., referred to the death of Lord Aberdare, who was a member of the Federation and a generous subscriber to its funds and he proposed a vote of condolence with Lady Aberdare and family. By the death of Lord Aberdare they had losli a truly noble and great man, whom it would be very difficult indeed for them .0 replace in Wales. He was perhaps one of the greatest statesmen the Principality had ever produced, and he was a man who was always prepared tosacrlfice his own interests for the good of his country. Not only had the empire lost a great man, bob they in Wales had special cause for regret. He had beer the moving force in educational mabters for main years • »nH bhe history of Wales came to be written tW of Lord Aberdare would find a distinpm'vbcri 1 honoured pl»»a--Mr E p. Bujnie M p s.d™h.rPL' rs? At a meeting of theCardiff n held at Cardiff on SaturdayBo^1. 5>Gua^la^ Buckley proposed ,n a f"* J" £ a vote of condolence with tIhv ? ,reiIiat'[" her family in their reoftit Aberdare and was oarried in silence all the resolution At a meetirvw m<M»bers rising. ».<ofifssrjj e proœ Ings, saId It wouJd only' be fitting that they should make some reference to the death of Lord Aberdare, who had been a member of that boaid, he might say, for many years. Lord Aberdare was one of thegrettteat men Wales bad had in the present generation. Very few,1 if any, had done so much for hit oountry as Lord Aberdare in the beneficial legis- lation he had brought about in a long Parliamen* tary career. There might be mentioned the Licensing Acts, Factory Acts, and Educational Acts, as among those he chiefly had had to do with. The late lord also had intimate association with the Poor Laws. He died in harness, for be had gone to London to complete a report on the question of the aged poor. He died full of years, and they all regretted his decease. They could do nothing less than express their condolence with Lady Aberdare and her family, and be proposed that the clerk for- ward a letter to that effect. The Rev. Aldertnan Aaron Davies seconded the motion, which WM carried in silence, the guardians all standing. TO THE EDITOR. SIB,—It seems little more than a fortnight ago since I travelled on the Taff Vale Railway with Lord Aberdare from Cardiff, where he had attended the college meeting. I took occasion to congratulate him on his hale and hearty looks- he had told us at the meeting he was in his 80th year—and he replied in the words of Adam in As You Like Ib Though 1 look old, yet I am strong and tusty For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood. Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility, Therefore my age is as a lusty wmter- Frosty, but kindly. I but little thought when we parted that WaleC would so soon lose one of her noblest sons.—I am, &c., C. H. JAMES. 8, Courtland-berrace, Mertbyr.
THE LATE MRS LtWIS, OF LLANDAFF.
THE LATE MRS LtWIS, OF LLANDAFF. The Dean and the Archdeacen's Tributes. On Sunday the preachers at the Llandaft Cathedral services alluded to the death of Mrr Lewis, wife of the bishop of the diocese. In the forenoon Dean Vaughan was the preacher, and be paid the followiug tribute to the memory of the decea.sed,atter having spoken of the death of Lowt Aberdare :— SHE HATH DONE WHAT SHE COULD." "And one tender thoughtsbill mingles wibhour sorrow over the grave of the patriot. Jesus Christ upon earth wrote but one epitaph-i. was very brief, very simple, yet it goes everywhere (as He said It would) with the Gospel—' She bath done what she could.' It is the estimate of a life com- plete and beautiful in the sight of God, the life of a woman not conspicuous for gifts or powers a life lived at home in unselfish kindnesses, in unambitious duties. Enough if it could be the centre of comfort and help to a village, enough if the heart of a loved and honoured husband could trusb her and rest himself in hei presence from the cares and toils of the long ministerial day. In her tongue was the law of kindness." What in comparison with this would have been the memory now of cleverness or of brilliancy, of social triumphs or heroic benevolence ? She hath done what 8he could." To her was assigned the most wholesome, most modest, most womanly of offices, unknown iu some lands, prohibited (strange to say) by some churches, the office of comforting the life, ot helping the work of doubling the influence of one of the Church's pastors-our Church's chief pastor —for whose now lonely home and lonely life, and more than ever difficult labour, it is my office* in few words, yet heartfelt sympathy, to bespeak the aid of your sympathy, your affection, your prayers, to-day, and day by day ever hereafter till he, too, shall awake to see God." The Ven. the Archdeacon of Monmouth preached in the afternoon, his text being the words from the 90th Psalm, We spend our years as a tale that is told." and in his discourse he also touched upon the death of Mrs Lewis. He referred in feeling terms to the sad bereave- ment which had befallen the chief pastor (bin bishop), to the deceased's practical Christian work, and to the loss which his lordship and the whole diocese had sustained, and also recalled the noble character of that pure and perfect woman, who was mdeed a fitting helpmeet to the bishop, and who had come not to be ministered unto, but to minister. Mrs Lewis, be said, never spared herself. Thought for others WM the feature which marked her life; in- deed that was the feature which, in Il special way, marked her closing hours, even her last moments. And it was that feature, com- bined with a beautiful frank simplicity in speech and an unutterable sweetness and gentleness of tone and temper, which so endeared her to the people and gave her throughout the diocese that unmistakable influence which made her a real helpmeet to the bishop. The ven. archdeaoon spoke of the widespread sympathy with the bishop, which, he said, was the one consolation, the special compensation, of such a sorrow, and concluded, May God comfort him in these the first days of his loneliness amongst the heaviest of earth's trials, which in his case is the more severe and painful as marking the close of 48 years of most intimate friendship and of purest companionship." The services were of a special character. The organist (Mr G. G. Beale) played Chopin's funeral March as a voluntary. The anthems were Sphor's Blessed for ever are they that die trusting in God;" and Stagjall's "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thyyouthand the hymns selected were 264 ("Thy will be done"), 259 ("Thy life was given for me"), 391 ("When our heads are bowed with woe"), and 252. The Bishop Thanks all Sympathisers. The Bishop of Llandaff trusts that the many kind friends (over 300 in number) who have sent him such tender messages of condolence in his recent bereavement will accept this acknowledg- ment of their kindness. Had it been possible he would have sent a separate letter to each of them to ensure them of his heartfelt gratitude for these fresh proofs of their sympathy and affectionate regard. Henllan, Narberth, March 2nd, 1895. In addition to the amounts already mentioned as having been sent to the Cardiff Relief Fund instead of being spent on flowers and wreaths, the Mayor of Cardiff begs to acknowledge dona- tions to his fund as memorials to the late Mn Lewis from the following ladies and gentlemen* namely:—Mrs Picton Turbervill, Mrs W. P. James, Mr James Evans, Canon Allen, Rev. J. R. Phillips^the committee of the Female Refugf Society, Rev. W. R. Thomas, M.A., Mr J. E. Gladstone, Mrs A. E. Thackeray, Miss Walkei (Peterborough), and Mrs Shirley.
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[NOW FIRST PUB ISHED.] The Pitman's Daughter. By J. MONK FOSTER, Author of "A Pit Brow Lassie," "Slaves of Fate," "A Miner's Million," "Queen of the Factory," Children of Darkness," Pas- sion's Aftermath," "The White Gipsy," "A Crimson Fortune," "The Lass that Loved a Miner," &c., &c. {ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.) CHAPTER XXXII. A Little Confession, Mr Aaron Dunsford was walking in a leirxtofy manner and with a sUlug, selt-satiisfied fac* through the fields which lay between the Manor House and the row of cottages wherein his underlooker and his promised wife lived and .bis feet were taking him in the direction of the humble dwelling ot th, ovely lass who was to become his wife on the morrow. The mineowner was thinking of the next day's marriage ceremony, for which all due prepara- tions had been made, and he was now going to Judith Saxon's home for the last tune to inquire if either the girl or her father had anything further to suggest in addition to what had already been arranged. Hence his hilarious countenance and feelings of contentment. A few hours more and one of the most beaubifulwomen in the shire '?uld become his own cherished possession, the mistress of the Monor House, the ornament of his home, and the joy and pride of all his days. That Dunsford took tho keenest delight in n 'Jonquest was, perhaps, only natural. Not a few foung men half his years would have 1 ihe thought that henceforth the lovely Judith w to be theirs alone and the toil and trouble, e stress and scheming he had willingly undertaken >n order to win his coveted prize only tende<a enhance the grandeur of the victory he had at lasll achieved. As the master of the Squire Pit sauntered along ihe green hedgerows his thoughts reverted for a aiomens to his nephew, and a low, deep ohuc Of merriment gurgled in his throat as he thought at the foolish uotions Mr Leonard Dunsford had some time ago entertained respecting the miner s Jair daaghter. Judith listened intently. I What an egregious ass his young r < proved himselfg to be What a «in>p £ Leonard had been to think that there »ne Fred Garswood in his P^'j' <l»im out of the way there would be tulty in winning Judith.. „ Ho ho he he! ah ah ah Aarons Bttirth broke forth in a half-stifled roar as he tried to imagine his cashier's feelings on t his uncle and Miss Saxon were eDgaff«d to be °Trhatdihe young man had felt thai»»gkSS2j blow severely his countenance had born on more occasions than one; but, like a wise youngster, he had refrained from exp S. y opinion concerning the engagem doubtless, full well that his tenure of itool and salary might be sudden y ay his uncle if he permitted his anger to find ^Aaron* Dunsford was thinking of this .when, turning the corner af the hedge arou path turned, he almost walked against his "So, Leonard, thab you ?" the elder man Bxolaimed, very genially for him. Fine even- ing, isn't it ? Having a walk T Both men had stopped simultaneously, and as they faced each other in the softly gathering twilight the younger man responded somewhat sullenly: I suppose the evening is all right, Mr Dunsford but as a matter of fact I hadn't thought of it before you mentioned the matter." Crusty to-night, my lad, eh ? What's wrong with you, Leonard ?" the mineowner asked, still speaking in a pleasant voice. Ah, nothing particular—at least you will think so," was the answer, uttered in a tone that was scarcely less sullen than before. Of I daresay it is only a laughing matter to you. What in the name of goodness are you talk- ing about ?" Aaron Dunsford exclaimed, with an admirable affectation of surprise on his face and in his voice, "I should have imagined you could have guessed, uncle," Leonard retorted, with a sneer. Not I How could I ? What is it ? Speak out, man. But which way were you thinking of ^"Twm going to the Manor House when I met you." Going there—what for ? .■ Because I wanted to see you very particu- larly." was the response. "See me; well, I am here, ^ow, what is it Let's have no more of your confounded beating about the bush. I like a man who says out straight whatever happens to be in his mind. Now then "Well, then, I was going to your residence because I wanted to speak plalDly to you about three matters. The first is Judith Saxon the second is the robbery; and the third- «' Well, what's the third ?" Dunsford queried, emphatically, as his nephew paused. The third is Fred Garswood." "Indeed! Well, proceed. Suppose we dis- cuss the three items in the order you have named them ? First of all. then, what about the young lady who will become Mrs Aaron Dunsford to-morrow ? Do not forget that fact, please I" I am not likely to, I assure you I" was the bitter reply. "It 's of that I am about to complain. Honestly, uncle, I think you have not dealt fairly with me over that matter. You led me to under- stand that Miss Saxon was nothing to you—that I should have every opportunity of winning her if I could only succeed in driving her lover, Fred Garswood, out of the field. But when I sue. ceeded in doing that you stepped into his shoes instead." Well, that was your own look out, my lad," was the bantering rejoinder. Was I to stand back because you couldn't win Judith ? Of course not. But frankly, Leonard, you had no more chance of winning Judith Saxon's affection than the greatest loafer in the village." *• I'm not quite so sure of that as you seem to be," was the reply, "and, anyway, you would hardly have stepped into Garswood's shoes so easily but tor me." But for you," Dunsford jeered. What are you dreaming ibout ? „ I meau what I have said. But for me Fred Garswood would have been in this village still, and if Judith Saxon had had to marry any one to-morrow, my uncle would scarcely have been the bridegroom." Nonsense. Rubbish. Have you any idea of what you are saying ?" the mineowner cried, in scornful tones. That young villain left Lang- hurst in a hurry because he was afraid of going to prison for a few months." "I daresay he did; but he would never have felt the fear of gaol if I hadn't cudgelled my brains, and laid a trap for him. I did it all; I drove him away. But for me he would never have been arrested." What do you mean, Leonard ?" Aaron was staring with amazed eyes at his relative, and his hand was suddenly laid upon his shoulder. I will tell you what I mean-will tell you the whole truth, and then you can sack me, or send ^ae to the devil if you like," was Leonard's fierce retort. Aaron's wonder seemed to increase, but he made no remark and dropping his voice a little js he shook off his uncle's hand from his shoulder, Leonard said— The story of my being robbed was a pure fabrication from beginning to end. It was con- ceived by me-done by me for the special purpose of blasting Garswood's character, and either fending him to prison or driving him away. I have the money at home now, and will let you have it when you care to take it. It was I who ::ot into Fred's lodgings, and placed the bank notes m his bc.x, one night when he was working and the hou?e was empty. It was my doing he was suspected, arrested and when he cleared out you, who had done nothing, slipped quietly in and grasped the prize for which I had been P'aying." The young fellow's voice had a bitter ring in |t, and there was the glint of a passionate fire in his eyes, and he gazed angrily at his uncle, who stupefied, and said no word. >( Well, that's the truth, and you know it, went or>- "I made myself a tool for You unawares. But if I'd known that I was risk- 'Wmj good name and freedom for somebody Mee s good, I don't think I should have been Injte so venturesome. And now, I suppose you *"» either dismiss me or send me to goal tor ?cetendmg that I was robbed ? It would serve » liB "Hush, nob a word, Leonard Aaron -ne"d authoritatively. You have surprised very much, but I am not offended. never dreamt that you were at the *°111 the whole business. Really it vis i ^lvry R,nart °f y°u t0 pl?n 'oie fictitious robbery, hide the notes in Gars- ° box, and then get him arrested. If you ,,lVe the money keep it. You deserve it, my lad, t £ r you li.,iv, done- I hated the very sight of garswood, and would have spent a thousand have lodged him in prison." for the robbery which was never com- ISlk V y°ung Dunsford said with a anew, although he felt greatly relieved by what his •lfttive had said. Yes even for that—or anything was the heartless response I would like to see the rascal transported." Well you may have a chance yet of seeing even that." Because Fred Garswood has returned. I saw him comingoutof Langhurst Railway Station not half-an-hour ago. You "Impossible! Dunsford exclaimed. "You must have been mistaken. Garswood is in America, I believe. E He is in Langhurst, I tell you, was the young man's firm report. I saw Garswood coming out of the station with Reese, the solicitor, and I heard the latter address Garswood by name. He was not likely to be mistaken, too. was he ?" "By heaven what can this mean?" the master of the Squire Pit muttered in a falling voice. He and that devil Reese must be up to devilry of some kind I suppose you watched which way the pair of schemers went ?" "I saw them go in the direction of the village. After that I cleared off, as I had no pressing 1 desire to meet Fred Garswood." You ought to have watched them. You should have dogged them foot by foot Aaron muttered savagely. I'd give anything to know what I these two have afoot. What had we better do, Leonard ?" I think you should inform the police at once of Garswood's return. In all probability they would arrest him offhand." So they would. Well, suppose you go imme- diately to the village police-station and tell the Inspector ot Garswood's return. If be can spare the time bring him with you to the Manor House. Tell Cottingham I want to see him. Now be off quick. I'll wait at home till you bring me some new- Not a word, mind, to a living^oul about the robbery. Fred Garswood mnsb be sent to gaol for that. Now go Without another word the two men parted and retraced their steps, the nnneowner wending his way with a puzzled, thoughtful countenance back to the Manor, while his nephew set his face in the direction of the village. And as their footfalls died away in the dissance, a white, frightened face peered through the green hawthorns, to be followed by the quick rustle of light feet among the heavy grasses. CHAPTER XXXIII. In the Maner House. The evening twilight had merged into night, and Mr Aaron Dunsford was pacing the great room at the Manor House in which he usually received visitors. The intelligence of Garswood's t return had startled him strangely, and disturbed him not a triflo. His coward fears were storming his breast like material beleaguers, and his con- science, which had slumbered unafraid all these years, was pricking him keenly at last. He had drawn the blinds and lit the gas, and as he measured the floor he called himself a fool, an ad, for permitting the past to trouble him with its shadows. It was an hour since he had parted from his nephew, aid he had expected him and Inspector Cottingham for some time. When a tap came to the chamber door, and the face of a maid appeared, he assumed that the pair had arrived at last. A gentleman to see you, master," said the girl, who was a recent addition to the household staff of the Manor. "A gentleman-who is it?" Dunsford demanded, sharply. He said his name was Saxon, sir Mr Noah Saxon, please," was the girl's reply. Show him in at once." When the maid dis- appeared he murmured to himselt, I wonder what can bring Saxon here at this time. Well, I must get rid of him before the others turn up." The next moment there was a efaint tap at the door, and the underlooker entered the room hurriedly, yet not noisily, and with a certain aspect on his countenance which his master was at a loss to understand. Good evening, Saxon," he cried, amiably, as be held out his hand and clasped the other's fingers, which seemed reluctant somehow. Sit down for a few moments, won't you. Was there something you wished to see me about 1" Yes that's why I am here, Mr Dunsford," said Noah, somewhat awkwardly. What does your visit refer to ?" "To Judith What of her You'll be surprised, Mr Dunsford, I am sure," Noah said, speaking slowly, and with an apparent effort, as if he were picking his words, at what I am going to to)! you. I can't tell you how sorry -how shocked I am, but the truth is there can be no wedding to-morrow morning." Those last words roused Dunsford to sudden life, anger, and quick speech. Facing Saxon with dilating nostrils and questioning eyes, he cried, What do you mean, Saxon ? You'll pardon me, but I scarcely follow you clearly. I understood that all the arrangements were com- plated ? So we all thought," was Noah's quiet answer, but we overlooked one contingency." What is that, Saxon ? Whatever it is it must be rectified." It cannob, I am sorry to say. My daughter is prostrated with a sudden illness. The doctor says she will not be fit to move from her bed for many days. She is a trifle better now, but still as weak as a child." This is all very strange and sudden, Saxon," Dunsford muttered, in a dissatisfied tone, and with a look of suspicion hovering about his face as he paced the roooi and tugged petulantly at his red beard. Very strange and sudden, but true all the same," was Saxon's answer. God knows that I was afraid the girl was going to die when she fainted right off in the chair." What a been the matter ? I was not aware that Judith was even poorly." I have never heard her complain, but she has been very queer and silent lately." You had not been quarrelling ? Of course not," Saxon said, warmly. She had been out in the fields, having a slight head- ache she said, and when she came back about an hour afterwards, she appeared greatly upset. I was asking her what was the matter when she fainted, but at the doctor's request I refrained from putbing any questions to her when she came round. Then I came here thinking you ought to know." Aaron Dunsford said nothing for some moments. His brow was wrinkled with perplexed reflections, and knowing of Fred Garswood's return to the village, ib was impossible for him nob to attribute Judith's sudden seizure to thatfact. The old lovers must have met by chance, hence her swooning away and subsequent illness. Did Norah know also of the old lover's reappearance ? Were they all working against his sohemes ?" "Have you heard anything of Garswood lately?" Dunsford asked, suddenly. "Garswood No—at least for some weeks," was Noah's hurried reply. "I heard then from the solicitor, Mr Reese, that he was in America. That is all, Mr Dunsford. But why did you ask t" "Because, Saxon," the master of the Squire Pit replied, in his gravest tones, I have been thinking that your daughter's sudden illness may be due to her having quite unexpectedly encountered her former sweetheart, Fred Gars- wood." "FredGarswood I" Noah exclaimed, in genuine amaze. "Not at all. How could she, when it i* quite impossible ?" „ Not half so unlikely as you think, Saxon, the other replied. Do you know that Garswood is back again in this village ? He was seen leav- ing the station with Reese this very evening. Take my word for it, Judith has seen him, and, of course, she was bound to feel a trifle upset. "You may be rirht. after all, but she said nothing about it. Well, I'll go now, Mr Duns- ford," the underlooker added as be rose. A moment, Saxon. You are certain Judith is not well enough to enable her to take part in the marriage ceremony to-morrow, as was arranged, you know ?" I am quite certain in my own mind that i-r. Marshall was not exaggerating when he said that it would be dangerous to permit her to leave her bed until the end of the week." J A gentleman to see y»u, sir. WelK I suppose he knows best," Dunsford aaid lowly. but I'm frightfully sorry all the "Savon. The postponement of the wedding SKlSfit 411 *™sbod»'. moutb. There is one thing^I want you to promise me. "Twmt you to give Garswood tho out direct should he present himself at the cottage with the intention of annoying Juditb. "Surelv he will never do that. "I am afraid he may, and you had better take npcnssary precautions. Suoh men as be are not al aTpSularastowhat pain and discomfort they inflic^ I^Pone disturbs Juditb," Noah Iw drilv All I care for now is her speedy recovery. After that I shall care for nothing but 1 do you meah, Saxon ? I do not under- ] iiv vou should have made that last remark. Surely you doll, t,,tttribiiteJtidith'.qilinega in any ""oi ™ur«»Ido," »• miner i and you musb know w well as I do that ibia eo, ha added. There wasn't a brighter and a happier Ussin Lancashire when she and Fred Garswood were keeping company, bubafterthat when be went away and you persuaded her to accept you things have gone all topsy-turvy, and that s the honest truth. I am speaking plainly, Mr Dunsford, bub I think you'll admit it is time for someone to speak. May I ask you a question now whish I have often wanted to ask you ?" Certainly, what is it T' "By what means did you induce Judith to accept you as her future husband ? That is what I wish to know." Don't you think it is somewhat late in the day to ask that, seeing that all is settled, and that we should have been united to-morrow but for her deplorable illness ?" That is why I ask. Would she fall ill so suddenly—so unaccountably, if there was not something seriously wrong! I think not, Mr Dunsford and to be perfectly honest with you, I think this talked-of marriage between you and my daughter is simply a big mistake." "You might have given me some idea of your views of the marriage some months ago," says Dunsford, ooldty. "Then we might have dis- cusspd the business pro and con. Now, don't you think we had better let the matter drop? "If you wish it—but you did not tell me the reason for the change in Judith's feelings re- garding yourself." "Your daughter must tell you that herself if she wishes you to know. Now, good evening Saxon," as he held out his hand with an air of good-humoured toleration. I am expecting some rather important visitors." With a muttered good-night, Saxon took bis departure, and in the avenue outside he encountered two figures he knew well. It was Leonard Dunsford and Inspector Cotting- ham, and to them he nodded curtly, and strode on, instantly connecting their presence there with Garswood's return to Langhurst. How fervently he wished again and again, as he trudged along the high road homeward, that he could speak to Fred and put him on his guard. The Dunsfords still detested him as before, and would do all they conld to imprison him. "Well, Inspector," Dunsford said, jovially, as his nephew aad the officers entered, "I suppose Leonard will have told you of Garswood's return. I thought I'd consult vou as to what it was best to do." "You intend to prosecute him, of course." Certainly it would be simply an insult to the law to permit him to go free after his dastardly flight. You must arrest him at once, and he shall not be allowed to escape this time Aaron said, with a revengeful feeling in his heart. "Quite right, too," said the Inspector, with an affirmative twist of his bead. If I'd any idea where he'd gone, I'd nab him to-night." My impression is that the solicitor and Fred Garswood are still together somewhere," Leonard suggested. Perhaps Reese has taken bis client home with him." "He may have done," joined in Cottingham. "What do you think, Mr Dunsford?" Shall I go to Mr Reese's house with a constable and see if this Garswood is there?" "I should hardly care to advise you to do that, Cottingham," was Dunsford's guarded reply. "If the solicitor got to know that you had gone to his house on my recommendation he would take it as an insult. Perhaps it would be as well if you let the matter stand over until morning. Then you would, of course, act according to your own discretion. You will understand that I do not desire to have it generally known that either I or my nephew here gave you the least hint re- specting Fred Garwood's return." I understand, sir, all right," was the cheery reply, "but the youg fellow may clear out again before to.morrow morning. I'd rather put my hands on that young gentleman to-night, Mr Dunsford. No time like the time present, you know." Oh, you need not be the least afraid of this Garswood decamping again," Aaron replied, with a feeble smile, as he remembered the recent con- fession his kinsman had mnde. He means to fight that business out about the robbery, or he would never have turned up again so coolly as he has done." Yes, do. You wait, Leonard." "I'll take J our advice. sir, then, and wait uutil morning. I'll call again, and let you know how I go on." The inspector was on his feet and preparing to leave when again there came that low rat-tat on the chamber door, and once more the demure little maid entered, saying— Of Two gentlemen to see you, master." Two gentlemen Dunsford blurted forth in some astonishment. "Who are they? Did they give their names? "Yes, sir. One of the gentlemen said his name ( was Will Reese—" "And the other ?—was he a young man!" he cried, interrupting ber in his excitement. Yes, air, a young man. He called himself Frederic Garswood, sir." A sudden hush seemed to fall upon and fill the large room. Instantaneously the trio of men ,tbera had flashed a wondering look upon one another, and the same thought—" What does Fred Garswood want here?" was clearly upper- most in each mind. Recovering his voice and composure, Aaron Dunsford asked of the still waiting maden— Did you say that I was engaged ?" "Yes, sir." But you did not say who was with me!" No, sir." Then show the two gentlemen into the morn- ing room, and say that I will be with them in a few moments." The girl disappeared, and then the mine-owner turned to his companions with his amazed coun- tenance, remarking with a cynical smile, You see. Inspector, that Mr Garswood hasn't run away. But what can he want here. Surely he hasn't come to try and induce me not to prosecute him any further ?" That's it, a hundred to one the officer ex. claimed, in the tone of one who had stumbled across a discovery. He's come to beg mercy, Mr Dunsford. What am I to do now ? Shall I go home or stay here?" Stay here was the grim answer. You may be wanted to-night. Leonard, help yourself and the Inspector to whatever refreshment you require, and both await my return. If you require anything further the housekeeper will attend to your requirements. You will excuse me while I see what my visitors want." He walked out with a smiling face, never dreaming of what was in store for him, and his nephew and the Inspector prepared to spend the interval of waiting as comfortably as might be. Going to the ample sideboard Leonaid found a bottle of prime whisky, and with that on the table between them they were in no special hurry to end their visit. Adjusting his face and bearing to fit the momentous occasion Mr Aaron Dunsford entered the room wherein the solicitor and Garswood were sitting. As he entered he inclined his head urbanely, saying in his best manner, Good evening, gentlemen. May I ask yon to state the nature of the business which has induced you to call upon me this evening?" It is a matter of the gravest kind, you may be oerbain, Mr Dunsford," said Mr Reese, very gravely, or we should not have ventured to intrude upon you at this untimely hour. I may add that this matter concerns chiefly my client here —whom you know—and yourself. I am in hopes that it may not be too late yet to settle the matter amicably without carrying it into court." "You refer to the robbery, I suppose, Mr Reese?" Dunsford replied. I certainly refer to the robbery." And what is your client prepared to do Will he refund me the money that was stolen ? Unless he wllI do that must let the law take its course." Pardon me, Mr Dunsford, but you seem to have misunderstood me," the solicitor replied, suavely. The robbery I alluded to was not the one which your nephew said took place some months ago." |j What robbery is it then ?" Dunsford gasped. I he robbery which took place when Mr Simeon Addisburne died, and when you a.nd another manufactured a last will and testament for him That is the robbery I mean t" (To be swicluded.)
MONMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL AND…
MONMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL AND ELECTRIC LIGHT. The mayor (Councillor W. Honeyfield) presided at the monthly meeting of the Monmouth Town Council, held in the Shirehall on Monday. The principal item on the agenda was the considera- tion of the plans and specifications for a com- bined scheme for drainage and electric light prepared by Messrs Bramwell and Harris, and Mr Lailey, C.E.'s, London. The council had already gone into the plans in conjunction with the engineers in committee, and an addition of about £4.000 to the cost of the scheme was pro- posed owing to the additional details in the drainage of the streets of the town, which would raise the original estimated cost of jB18,000 to B22.000. The opponents of electricity got up a petition, and Mr Cossens proposed that that portion of the soheme be relinquished, and that the Local Government Board be approaohed again for permission to drain into the Wye by gravitation, thus saving the cost of pumping and purifying. This was seconded and supported by several members. Mr W. C. A. Williams inti- mated that thelaw would not permit the pollution of the Wye, and that it would therefore be useless to approach'the board, which only adminis- tered the law. After a protracted discussion Mr Cossens withdrew his proposition, and it was decided to accept the plans of Messrs Bramwell and Harris, subject to the approval of the Local Government Board.—The annual report of the medical officer (Dr. Prosser) showed the birth- rate for the past year 23 2 per 1,000 against 28 6 in 1893. and the death-rate 14'8 as against 15-8 in 1893.
MAKE OF STEEL iN AMERICA.
MAKE OF STEEL iN AMERICA. On Sunday reburns were received from the American Iron and Steel Association giving the make of steel for the past year. The production of Bessemer ingots was 3,579,000 gross tons, and rails 1,014,000 gross tons. TVese figures compare with 3,215,000 tons of ingots in 1893, and 1,129,000 tons of rails. Thus there is an increase of 363,000 tons in ingots, but a decrease of 115,000 tons in rails.
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THIS is a neurotic age. Brains and nerves are taxed to the utmost, and to sustain the high pressure put upon our systems we are sometimes compelled to resort to some of the wonderful nerve tonics which this end of the century has evolved. Not least among these is the" Mariani wine," which is already becom- ing famous for its wonderful results. So many people cannot take quinine and iron, and to them Mariani must be quite a boon. The Princess of Wales and the Dowager Kmprets of Russia have set the fashion of taliing it imiong the ladies of Russia. In our own country it may be seen on the tables of our hard. working statesmen and public men, and many of our famous artistes (among them Miss Ellen Terry) cannot speak too highly of its restorative effects on the brain and nerves."— World, February 6th, 1895. In cases of Influenza, Mariani Wine quickly restores health and strength. What these spoiled hands are caused by Wash- ing-Day. iMnsmrptMed, get Matchless Cleanser Soap at once. Ijottct-
ENGLISH GIRLS ON THE CONTINENT.
ENGLISH GIRLS ON THE CONTINENT. The Agent Refutes Annie Nightingale's Story, The agent recently complained of by a young 'woman named Annie Nightingale in connection with his having engaged her to go to Amsterdam to a music-hall, which she afterwards found, she said, was an immoral place, attended on Saturday at Worship-street for the purpose of making a statement. He is a person of stout build, about 35 years of age, of fair complexion. He said I wish to dispute the statement made by Miss Nightingale about what she said was done in a music-ban in Amsterdam, because it it doing a lot of harm to my business. Mr Bushby What is your name?—Appli- cant C. H. Houghton, sir, music-hall agent, of York-road, Lambeth. It is doing me a lot of harm, and Miss Alice Norton, who she men- tioned, is suffering in her character. Mr Bushby You are the agent who sent her out.—Applicant Well, she says I engaged her, but there was no contract. She went on her own up I've brought Miss Norton all the way from Amsterdam at my own expense to con- tradict what was said. I was sur. prised when I saw Miss Nightingale. She said she had returned sudden, and didn't say anything was wrong. Only asked me help her get her box back for her, and I said I'd see what I could do. I wrote to the English Consul there, and here is bis reply (holding up a letter which was not handed to the magistrate). I also wrote my client, and got this answer. When Miss Nightingale called again, I told her Gunz wanted money as she had broken her engagement, and I couldn't do no more for her. Then she said she should go before a magistrate, and if Miss Norton came back here—for she knew I'd booked her for Greenwich and music-halls—that she'd do her best to hiss her. She said she didn't mind if she got a month for it, as she'd done one month for knocking her husband about, and would do another. You see she says that I told her to keep quiet and not come before a magistrate, and I did all I could for her. Mr Bushby You say your name is Houghton. Are you the Mr Houghton who was complained of by some girls who were sent to H*vre ?— Applicant: Not me. Mr Bushby About three or foar years ago ?— Applicant: No. Mr Bushby You know nothing about that matter ?—Applicant: I did send a girl to Havre. Mr Bushby Well, I was told you wanted to make a statement, and, of course, I would not stand in your way, but it is not a matter with which I have anything to do. Applicant: Miss Norton is come back now, if you'd like to hear a word from her. Mr Bushby No I am told the matter is being investigated, but not here, not in this court, and express no opinion on the circumstance. The magistrate then lefb the bench.
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS.
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. Theatre Royal (Cardiff). Last evening Mascagni's world-renowned tragi opera, "Cavalleria Rusticana," was staged at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, by the famous Arthur Rousbey Opera Company, and it is needless to say that it met with a highly-finished and successful interpretation. The picturesque and passionate score made its full impression upon a large and enthusiastic audience, as Mr Eugene Goossens, jun., proved himself thoroughly acquainted with the best method of pro. ducing all the dramatic effect possible from Mascagni's celebrated work, with his highly efficient orchestra. The dbmand for a repetition of the Intermezzo—which was rendered as well all the most exacting could wish for—was prompt and universal. The light artistic variations were given with a rich and clear sweetness, and the least unmusioal of the audience could not have failed to appreciate its excellence. The ohorus was strong and well trained, and the passionate interludes given by it were excep- tionally well executed. Indeed the whole of the renderings were exceedingly fine, and thoroughly artistio. Mr Arthur Rousbey gave the pour- trayal of Alfio a Jmost || perfect rendering, his fine rich voice being heard to great advan- tage. An excellent interpretation of Lucia was also given by Miss Teresa Gilbert. Miss Minnie Leverentz, who has a sweet soprano voice, represented Lola," and the part of "San- tuzza" was ably filled by Miss Von Dalle, while Mr Frank-Laud was a good Turiddu. The staging of the opera corresponded with the ability evinced in other directions, which was in every way a credit to the company. "Cavalleria Rusticana" was preceded by the pretty little opera of Suppe's, entitled "Galatea," in which Miss Von Dalle, Miss Minnie Leverentz, and Messrs St. Just and Clendon participated. This opera will be repeated on Saturday morning. On Friday night, which will be for the benefit of Mr Arthur Rousbey, Verdi's "Rigoletto" will be produced, and on Saturday evening The Bohemian Girl." Grand Theatre (Cardiff). Life amongst the aborigines of the Far Weak has always been associated with a fearlessness of danger and a plethora of exciting incidents, and in the play Wep-Ton-No-Mah, the Indian Mail Carrier," which the patrons of the Grand Theatre have an opportunity of witnessing this week, will be found all those characteristic features of Indian life which go to make one of the most sensational and interesting dramas the Cardiff public have had an opportunity of witnessing for some time. The play is from the pen of Miss Go-won-go Mohawk, whojherselfitakes the leading role, and which she maintained on Monday night before a full house with a realism which can only be acquired by those who, liko herself, have had experience of and participated in the life led in the Wild West. Mr George de Leolaire as Spanish Joe, the villain of the piece, sustains his part under many disguises in a capital manner; and in the second act, where Miss Mohawk hurls him from sheer force of muscular power over her head and in the knife fight in the fourth act a cleverly accomplished and skilful piece of acting is executed. The realism of the play is enhauced by the introduction of a couple of Indian ponies, which have been specially trained for the performance. The company are all Americans, many of them having taken active part'in the Civil War whils the Mohawk Indian chief, Ga-Ne-Gua, bears scars of many a dangerous conflict. The play, redolent with the thrilling positions necessary to unravel the plot ot love and war, cannot, of course, omit the comic element, and in the impersonation of the nigger and Irishman Messrs Evans and Harvey contributed the necessary relief from the exciting incidents of the drama, while as an old maid housekeeper Miss Dorothy Neville introduced some good comedy business. Miss Sadie Lloyd, as the Colonel s daughter, sang The Wrong Man" in a vivacious manner, while Mr C. W. Charles as Colonel Stockton was a typical military wan.
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE…
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT NEWPORT. An elderly min named John Jones, a resident of Djlphin-street, Newport, was received into the infirniaiy on Monday with a severe gash in his throat. Jones, who was in an exhausted condition from loss of blood, was detamed, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. The wound is alleged to have been self-inflicted.
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Spkotaolks TO Suit (all Sights, as reoom mended by the medical :profes&ion.-Tainøh, 2, St Marv-street. Cardiff.
TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY,…
TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY, j The firsb dinner of tho official staff of the Taff Vale Railway Company was held in the Lesser Park-ball, Cardiff, on Monday evening. There was a large gathering, which was presided over by Mr A. Beasley, general manager, and among those also present were Messrs A. E. Guest (ohairman of the company), J. W. Weathred, J. Pyke Thomp- son, Charles Thomas, and Matthew Cope, directors of the company Messrs T, H. Riches, locomotive superintendent; G. T. Sib- bering, engineer; E. Edwards, audit accountant; Sidney Coleman, accountant; T. E. Harland, outdoor superintendent S. Thomas, superinten- dent of the Penarth Dock; and J. Ellis, of the stores department. The vice-chair- men were Messrs Hubert Clarke, David Edwards, and H. Saddler. There were several visitors, among whom were Messrs W. D. Phillips, deputy-manager of the Rhymney Railway Company; and E. A. Prosser, of the Rhymney Railway Company. The function was admirably arranged 'by the special committee which had been appointed for the purpose, the ohairman of committee being Mr Hubert Clarke, and the joint secretaries, Messrs David Williams and John H, Chard. Letters of apology for absence were announced from Mr Vassalt (deputy-chairman), Mr D. Evans, Mr P. A. Vyvyan Robinson, Col. Wilkinson, Mr T. Rees (directors), Mr J. Jones (secretary), Mr Ingledew, and Capt. Pengelley. After dinner the loyal toasts were honoured. The CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast, The Taff Vale Railway Company and the Chairman and Directors." He said the Taff Vale Railway Company was at the present moment in the position of being a successful one, looked at from the ordinary point of view of results obtained by other railway companies. About one-fifth of the capital invested in railways in this country received no dividend whatever, but the dividend of the Taff Vale Railway was not ouly far beyond the average of that of the railways ef the United Kingdom, but was in its present position very nearly, if not the highest, of all dividend paying companies. (Applause.) But that was an amount of prosperity which was relative to a much greater state of prosperity a few years ago, and, therefore, some people, remembering those days, might have formed the opinion that the company had fallen on evil tImes. whereas if the company had paid no dividend then they would have been looked upon now as a particularly successful company. He had a few figures which threw some light on the present position of the Taff Vale Railway Company. In 1882 they carried 8,459,000 tons of goods and minerals, of which 7.700,000 tons were coal and coke. For the carriage of that enormous quantity of traffic, the company received £465,000, In 1894 that gigantic total had reached a higher figure, for the company carried 13,790.000 tons of goods and minerals, of which 12,581,000 tons were coal and coke. But what was the position as to the earnings in 1894 ? For carrying 12,581,000 tons, which was about 4,900,000 tons iu excess of what they carried in 1882, the gross receipts were only £4-32,000, To put it in another way, in 1882 the company received on the average Is 2%d per ton of coal and coke carried; in 1894 the average receipt per ton had fallen to 8%d. Consequently for carrying five million tons more traffic they received £33,000 less. Although there was the difference between Is 2%d and 8^d, the cost of carrying was the same and he would leave it to others to judge what would have been the amount of prosperity if the old rate had been maintained. (Hear, hear.) There were three other railway companies thao carried a larger tonnage of coal and coke, but the Taff Vale Railway was unique in its paying powers aud there was no railway company in the world that attempted so much or did so much for the. freighters as the Taff. (Hear, hear, and applause.) The staff worked well with the directors, and that was evidenced by the fact that every director of the company who was not prevented by illness was present on that occasion. (Applause.) He referred to the assistance received by the workmen from the free benefit scheme established on their behalf, and said that in many cases the amount recommended had been voluntarily increased by the directors. (Applause.) He also alluded to the recent election of Mr Matthew Cope as a director, and the announcement was received with cheers. Mr GUEST, in responding, spoke of the progress of the company, and complimented Mr Beasley and the staff generally on the efficient manner in which they had performed their duties. Mr CHAS. THOMAS also acknowledged. The other toasts included "The General Manager," proposed by Mr Guest, who spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Beasley s ser- vices, The Secretary and other Officials, proposed by Mr Wethered, and acknowledged by Mr Riches and Mr Guest. "The Committee," proposed by Mr Sibbering, and responded to by Mr D. Wilhams and "The Visitors," proposed by Mr H. L. Simpson, and replied to by Mr W. D. Phillips, of the Rhymney Railway Company. The toast list was interspersed with songs and recitations, ably rendered by members of the company, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present.
" LAST WORDS IN THETEMPLE…
LAST WORDS IN THETEMPLE CHURCH." Referring to Dean Vaughan's latest work bearing this title, the Westminster Gazette saY8:- This volume of sermons is no ordinary one, and it will be prized by hundreds of the younger olergv who have been trained by the author, and will value it as at once a memory of his later teaohing aud a treasure-house whence they may reproduce thinf(< new and old. The beauty of diction, clearness of argument, and directness of aim in Dr. Vauglian's sermons need no fresh recognition, and where all are so good it may seem invidious I to select any for special commendation. The sermon, however, on the 700th anmversary of the consecration of the Temple, and that on the Royal Jubilee in which the preacher took a pros- pective as well as retrospective view of the event, staud out a.s of national interest. Nor is it possible to overlook the remarkable address on The Crisis of Faith," in which Dr. V*.ughan evideutly speaks from personal knowledge of men who have suffered intensely because they could not believe in revelation. WEDDING, KKKFKB, AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS— not believe in revelation.
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WEDDING, KKKFKB, AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS— Great Variety at Tainab", 2, St. MØotV-økeet. Cardiff.
HAUILIERS FINED FOR LEAVINSI…
HAUILIERS FINED FOR LEAVINS wonK A1 MEKTHYR. Extraordinary Allegations About Colliery Horses. At Merthyr Police-court on Monday—before Mr W. M. North (stipendiary maglstrnte)-24 hauliers, employed at the South Duffryn Pit of the Messrs Hill's Plymouth Colliery Company, were summoned under the Employers' :md Workmen's Act for absenting themselves without leave or notice last Monday. Alderman G. e. James appeared for the prosecution, and Mr C. J. Jackson, barrister, Cardiff (instructed by Mr J. H. Jones, Cardiff, solicitor to the Hauliers' Association), was for the defence. It was agreed first to take the case of John Smith, the circumstances of which were said to be similar to most of the other oases. Alderman G. C. James, in his opening address, contended that the excuse given by the hauliers for not going out with their horses because nosebags of "feed" were not immediately available on the morning in question was untenable, because the horses had had food in the stables, and ill was promised that a fresh supply of "feed" would be obtained and sent after the hauliers into the workings, but the hauliers, with four or five exceptions, left the pit; so consequently also did 200 or 300 colliers. He complained that for some time past the hauliers had given a good deal of trouble. Do what the management would they were met by the hauliers with some demand which was new, fanciful, and perfectly unjustifi- able. Robert James, master haulier at the pit, stated that when it was reported to him there was no "feed" ready, butthat ouly twoor three bags could be had from the maugers, be told the hauliers to stop there until he weut up to see Mr Bates, the under-mauager of the colliery. Mr Bates shortly after came down, telling the men to go to work and "feed "would be sent after them. Four of the hauliers went to work, and the others, after turning on one side and having a talk among themselves, weub out of the pit. In cross- examination, no complaints, he said, had been made in his time about horses going out to work withoub their" ftled." He bad heard of such a complaint ouce, as far as he could remember, but he could not say when that was. He had heard of men in the 4ft. and 6ft. veins leaving their work for similar reasons. That was not in his district. The result of working a horse without food would be that the animal would oecome exhausted. Ho had heard, many years back, of horses dropping down in the workings. A man named Gallotzy suoke to him on the day the men turned back. Gallotzy had previously complained to hun- twice, perhaps. Gallotzy did nob say his horse fell down from exhaustion, but that the animal fell over a stone.—By Alderman James There was feed in the mangers on the Monday in question, and appeaiances that horses had been feeding. The fresh feed came down by half- past eight o'clock. John Maxfield, ostler, next gave evidence. In cross-examination, he said he bad never heard of the horses being so starved that they nibbled at the woodwork as they passed by. Joseph Bates, under-manager of the pit, and Wrn. Johnstone, the manager, were next ex- amined. Mr Johnstone thought, even if there had been 110 "feed" at all, it would havebeenmost unreasonable for the men to go out in the way they did. As consequence, 230 colliers in the day shift could not work. He thought the estimate of loss was under the mark, if anything. The sum of j355 was spent on repairs to prepare the colliery for the following day if work had been continued. The dead loss would have been covered by the profit on the coal raised. After the discussion of some technical points evidence was called for the defence. George Morgan, one of the South Duffryn hauliers, in the course of his evidence, said he had complained about the want of horse feed to Robert James, the JIIMter haulier, who had told him a horse did not want food from the time it left the stable until it. returned. He (witness) would take a horse out at 7 o'clock in the morn- mg and retum about 5 o'olock in the afternoon. He had been, within the last seven months, in the babit of taking his horse out without food. Robert James said the animal should not have any while it was out. The result of a horse nob having feed when it was out alt day.wasthat it failed to do its work. He had taken his horse out before, relying on a promise that "feed" should follow, and the feed" was not brought. In cross examination, he said Robert James had stopped him from taking "feed" out in the morning. He never had a nose-bag for his horse when he went out in the morning. He did not know whether the horse was a very weak one, but he had bad to give it help. (Laughter.) It was a vioious horse he was not afraid of the animal, or to put a nose-bag over it's head.—By Mr Jackson He had seen his horse gnawing wood from want of food.—Alderman James: And coal, too. (Laughter.) —James Gallotzy, another haulier, gave evidence as to having had on different occasions to take his horse out with- out a nose-bag. He had to do the same work with a horse falling down six or seven times a day. On some occasions they had been told feed would be sent after theui, but this was not done. —Thos. Richards, Herbert Preece, and Matthew Beven, hauliers, having also given evidence, the case for the defence was concluded, Mr Jackson holding that the men were justified in refusing to take the horses out, without nosebags of feed," under all the circumstances. Mr North said he was satisfied from the evidenoe thllot the horses had had sufficient food. There was food in the manger all along. There- fore, he was of opinion that the horses were in a proper state to work, and the men had no cause for not taking them out. If they had found the horses were not in a position to work through having no food, then they might have been justified in refusing to go on working them. The defendants had put their fellow-colliers to the loss of their wages and the colliery to the loss of expenses which, he thought, had been fairly estimated by Mr Johnstone. Therefore, he gave judgment for the plaintiffs for £2 and costs. Mr C. J. Jackson called attention to the cases of J. Harris, who was not a hauher but a shackler, and W. M. Price, whose horse was not in the stable. The summonses in these two cases al 1 uded to were withdrawn, and it wAs understood the test judgment would apply to each of the remaining 21 defendants. Mr C. J. Jackson said he wished to make a suggestion, having regard to the circumstances which had been proved in this case. He asked his friend to join with him in mitigating the fine on this occasion. Theae men seemed to have refused work with a pure motive—thab of kindness to their horses. Alderman James said he wished be could see his way to join the learnel counsel, but he did not. It was a painful fact that in these days one had more trouble with this class of men than all the colliers put together. Mr North said judgment followed in each of bhe other (21) cases.
POLITICS AND BAD TEMPER.
POLITICS AND BAD TEMPER. A Farmer Beaten at Peterstone. All the Penarth Police-court on Monday a case was heard in whioh a police-constable named Wm. Evans and two men named respectively Thos. Kow, signalman, and David Leyshon, of Peterstone-euper-Ely. were summoned for assault- ing a farmer named James Lennox, of Pendoylan, on the 16th February last. Mr George David, solicitor, appeared for the complainant, and Mr T. H. Belcher defended. There were also cross-summonses issued against complainant. Dr. Moynan, Cowbridge, who was called at the desire of Mr David, deposed that he attended com- plainant the day following the alleged assault, and then found him suffering from two black eyes and several bruises on the temple and shoul- der. Complainant was then called, and appeared in the box with a shawl over his shoulders. He had known Evans, the poltoe-constable, for the past eight months, but the other defendants were not personally known to complainant. They arrived at Peberstone Station about 6.20 p.m., and then the defendanb Leyshon went up to him and told him he was a better Liberal than he was Tory, and near the booking-office door one of tho defendants tried to pull him inside. Complainant resisted them, but ultimately they got him on to the platform and there he was knocked down. When on the ground the first man complainant saw above him was Evans, the police-constable, who was at the time in plain clothes. The latter gave him a kick on the temple, and also gave him several blows on the face.—Cross-examined by Mr Belcher: He (complainant) had a stick (produced) with him at the time, and he raised it to defend himself. There was R considerable feeling between Evans and himself since the former had caused him to be fined £5 at Cowbridge. John Dones, farmer and district councillor, deposed that Leyshon tripped complainant up at the station, and the other two defendants struok him when on the grouud, as if thoy were" kllhng a snake." (Laughter.) Blood flowed from complainant's wouuds as if a pig was being killed. (Laughter.) Witness went to the latter's assistance, and afterwards remained locked up in the booking-offioe for two hours, as he was afraid to go from there. Evidence for the defence having beeu heard, at the conclusion of the case the magistrates retired to consider their deoision, and after a long con- sultation Major Thornley, on returning into court, »aid they were of opimontbat tho case had been immensely exaggerated, but that th#re was no doubt a technical offence had been committed. The defendants would therefore bel fined 20s and costs each. The caso lasted over three hours.
CONSERVATIVE TACTICS AT CARDIFF.
CONSERVATIVE TACTICS AT CARDIFF. The campaign of the Conservative candidate for Cardiff was prosecuted on Monday night at the Crwys-road Board School under what may dis- tinctly be called false colours. What was billed and advertised was a public debate on the Lords' amendments to the Employers' Liability Bill, but it would have been iairer and more above board if it had been termed a meeting of Conservatives, at which the party's agent, Me Waddington, and other Conservatives would give addresses. Councillor E. White presided over V limited attendance, accountable for, no doubt, b, the fact that a charge was made for admtttancet although it should in justice be said that thi( money was devoted to the mayor's distress fund. The absurdity of calling the meeting a debate it shown by the fact that there was no one an nounced to take the view opposite to M: Waddington. They relied, the agent stated, ot ■ the Liberals coming to the meeting—rand paying 3d for admittance—to debate upon the grourids oi their convictions. He thought the Labour mat who criticised the candidate at a Conservative meeting should have put iu an appearance and defended his principles. Mr Waddingbon led off, upholding, of course, the actions of the House of Lords, and a Mr Smith took the opposite view. Mr Smith belongs to the Keir Hardie Labout Party. Mr Vickers continued the debate, and Mr David McNeill, a sturdy opponent to th< contracting-out clauses, made several good points. After further speeches the debate closed.
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS.
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS. Probate of will has now been granted in London, and the gross value haf been entered at £93,311 15s 8d-the net or actual value not being sta.ted-01 the personal estate of Mr Frederick Pickop- Dutton, of Plas Newydd, Trefnant, Denbigh, and formerly of Ivy Bank, Blackburn, and ot Glassel House, Aberdare, who died on the 22nd September last. The will is dated April 10th, 1893, with a codicil made the 21st August, 1894. The testator, after apportioning the income from his real and personal estate between his wife, nephews, etc., provides that ultimately the residuary estate is to be in trust to pay thereout, free of legacy duty, to the trustees of the Blackburn and East Lancashire Infirmary, as an addition to the endowment fund of that institution. £20,000; to the committee of the Blackburn Free Library, to be expended on works of art at the discretion of the committee, £5,000; to the Blackburn Orphanage, by way of endowment, £5,000. to the trustees of the Blackburn Technical School 1*1 a'd of the endowments of such institution, £ 10,000 to the governoes of the grammar school fur the establishment of two scholarships from such school to any university in the United Kingdom, to be called the Dutton Scholarships, £5,000; and, subject as aforesaid, the testatoi leaves the ultimate residue of his estate to be disposed of for charitable purposes in England.
NEW PUBLIC HALL FOR NEWPORT.
NEW PUBLIC HALL FOR NEWPORT. All Newport Borough Polioe-courb on Monday Mr H. J. Manley-Power, solicitor, asked the Bench to grant a music and dancing licence foi the new hall which forms 1\ portion of the Newport Constitutional Club premises situated at the foot of Stow-hill. It was stated thab the half would be opened on the 14th instant. Mr Power stated that the hall had been carefully built ana every provision had been made in the way of entrances and exits. The Benco sufrge»teo that the boroujrh engineer should inspect ».h» premises, and Mr Power assented. The trates then made the order, subject to the borougn engineer's certificate being satisfactory.
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TBOt editor of the Medical Annual, after ful examination of Cadbury's Coco^ pronomwo* w both a food and a beverage of the highest ^aiwicy,