The Cardiff Times

BOMB IN POLICE STATION. Hated Officials Killed. Odessa, Monday.—An infernal machine ex- ploded this morning at the Central Police Bureau, killing the assistant police superintend- ent and two chief detectives, and seriously wounding several other persons. The unfor- tunate men who lost their lives in the expiosion were horribly dismembered.—Central News. "Black Hundred Let Loose. Odessa, Monday. 7.55 p.m.—In revenge for to-day's assassination of two police officials the Black Hundred are running wild through the streets, mercilessly beating people, particularly the Jews, more than a hundred of whom have been seriously injured. In spite of the strictest orders from St. Petersburg not to permit street outrages, the police dare not arrest the hooligiins.-Reuter. Odessa, illonday.A- terrorist named Tchert- koff threw a bomb this morning at three high police officials, two of whom were killed by the explosion. The third a nd two policemen "were seriously injured and four passers-by slightly injured. Tchertkoff was ca.ptared, and one of his accomplices was pursued and wounded and finally captured, while a girl who was with them managed to escape. The officials killed were bitterly hated. One took part in the pogrom of 1905.—Reuter. Sedition in the Russian Army. Moscow, Saturd.Ly.-An. extraordinary trial has just been concluded before a Moscow court martial The case was that of eight officers, inclu 1 ing an army doctor, who were accused of polishing in the "Russkoyo.Slovo a letter on the subject of a recent incident which provoked much comment in official circles, whe/t Lieutenant Smirnsky challenged to a duel De ^ity Yacubson, of the First Duma, in consequence of bis remarks about the army. The letter in question, upon which the present trial depended; declared that the lieutenant was wrong in introducing party strife into the army. and that on the whole what the deputy had said was right. The Russian. Army was certainly never ready for battle, as was proved by the retreat from Port Arthur to Kharbin. the panic at Mukden and numerous other incidents in the recent war. The army, continued the officers, was com- pletely disorganised. It rested on no solid foundation, but on arrogant statements. The well-known order of Kuroki to the Japanese soldiers, Kill the Russian soldiers, but the death of a Russian general is to be punished by death, for they are the best assistants of the Japanese Army," was eloquent proof of the assertion. Addressing Lieut. Smirnsky, the authors expressed the supposition that his coming for- ward as a champion of the army-a mission that none had entrusted to him. and that could only rightly be undertaken by the War Minister—was obviously dictated by his desire for personal advancement under the existing conditions. Finally, while condemning the means of defence of military honour to wl,* h the lieutenant had had recourse," 3 declared they would not recognise h1_- ;• champion. When Lieut. Smirnsky demanded from the editor of the paper the names of the authors Lieut.-Colonel Amissinoff assumed the authorship, and thereupon, instead of demand- ing satisfaction from him, the lieutenant com- plained to his chiefs. The other officers Con- cerned then disclosed their names. They were promptly required to leave the regiment, but refused to do so. demanding a "court of honour." This court, composed of their fellow' officers, found thev bad been guilty of no offence, and absolutely acquitted them. It was then that the higher military authori- ties stepped in and committed all the officers concerned for trial. All of them immediately pleaded not guilty, declaring they had ample grounds for writing the tetter. If Lieut. Smirnsky was so sincerely zealous on the question of the honour of the army why did be not challenge Menshikoff, who in the "Sovoye Vrem systematically attacked the army, accusing; it oi cowardice, and declaring it was fit only for flight or surrender? The purposeoftbeirletter was slmply to disclose the real motives which had prompted Lieut. Smirnsky's challenge to the deputy. The court-martial has now pronounced all the officers guilty, and sentenced Lieut.-Colonel Anaissinoft, two captains, and two second captains to be expelled from the service, two second captains to the abrogation of their promotion rights and two months' fortress imprisonment, and the doctor to three months' fortress imprisonment. The sentences are con- sidered extremely severe.-Central News.

MANY OUTRAGES. With reference to the orgie of vengeance t Lodz, in Poland, reported in Saturday's "South Wales Daily News," the following version is telegraphed by the Central News representative at Berlin ■—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Lokalanzeiger telegraphs that yester- day 30 armed robbers attacked a Government gold convoy at Lodz. They shot the cossacks who were escorting the cold and then seized a largo quant itv of the specie. An alarm was given and further troops were hastily sum. moned to the spot. Lhe robbers, however, had in the meantime escaped. Instead of pursuing them the troops, for some unaccountable reason, opened fire upon the crowd of innocent spectators who had gathered in the street, attracted by the sound of the firing, and no fewer than seven persons were killed at the first volley. The troops then stormed the adjacent fac. tory because a number of workmen there had shouted uncomplimentary remarks at the be. haviour of the soldiers. A desperate fight en- sued within the factory walls, in the course of which 30 workmen were killed. H&ving finished their bloody work inside the factory the troops, who by this time had com- pletely lost their heads, resumed the butchery in the streets. They shot and hacked indis criminately, and no fewer than 52 persons were killed and a good many more wounded. The robbers got clear away with their booty. Refugees Shoot Policeman. "Vifeorg, Saturday-—Eleven Russians have keou arrested at the frontier, including several student?, and a commercial school pupil. Five <5r six 'others escaped across the border and shot a policeman dead- Search is being made for them—Reuter More Robberies. t. Petersburg, Saturday.—As the cashier of ^ank was proceeding to the station at b.mferopol last night be was attacked by five masked and armed men and robbed of thirty tiousand roubles. The robbers escaped. A band of unknown men attacked the cashier of a at Tcberkassy to-day, and robbed him of eleven thousand roubles.— Reuter. Train Held Up. Minsk. Sunday.—Near the station of Musaw- 30] last night a band of robbers held up a train and attempted to break into a carriage in which were some railway cashiers, bavirg in tbelr poSsessIOn wages to be paid to railway, employees amounting to £ 10,000. Shots were exchanged between the robbers and the soldiers who were guarding the train, and the former 'e put 1'0 ftight.-Reuter.

I Commonwealth Premier. I DOUBLE-SIDED CONFERENCE PICTURE. Reuter's representative has had an interview with the Hon. Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia-.who, accompanied by -Viri Deakin, left London on Monday on bi return home. Asked whether the results of the conference had come up to his expectations, Mr Deakin replied If you mean by results the official resolutions of the Conference, I should be obliged to say no. On several of the most im- portant subjects we not only- failed to induce an accepts nee of our proposals, but even to re- ceive a definite approach towards them. Some- thing, it is true, was done in nearly every case, but that somethmg could have been accom- plished by correspondence, and that is why I say if we judge the conference by its official resolutions we cannotclaim cause for congratu- lation. Asked if there were not another side to the picture, the Commonwealth Premier said: Yes, if you look to the general indirect and the unexpressed results one is justified in assuming a very different tone. The cordiality with which all the representatives of the self governing dominions have been met en every band, the consideration shown them personally m the Conference and out of it, the interest •nonnested in their official proceedings and the by apathetic manner in which their utterances have been received, constitute a, total effect not to be measured, and which I will not attempt, to estimate at this stage. At, present, speak- ing for myself, ] cannot see the forest for the trees, but 1 am satisfied that the forest is there." In reply to a question whether the conference would tend to closer relations between t be colonies and the mother-country, Mr Deakin answered—Yes, undoubtedly. Every such meeting, every interchange of views, contri- butes to that end. Whatever friction there may have been, or whatever friction may have occurred. during our visit, was but individual and transitory. It is forgotten already and will not be recalled. We shall look back upon this conference, remembering the great ideas which inspired our gatherings, and we shall still cherish great hopes that those ideas will be to some extent crystallised by future meet- ings now that the conference has been put on a more permanent basis and better equipped for its wide responsibilities. Mr Deakin and Mrs Deakin left London for Paris on Monday afternoon, en route for home. Before leaving Mr Deakin handed a message to the Press expressing bis grateful thanks to the Prime Minister, Lord Elgin, and all members of the Government for their constant courtesy, and to the Press and people for their un- bounded hospitality- Any differences of per- sonal opinion that had occurred disappeared when he recalled the greatness of the occasion and the graciousness of their reception. Labrador Boundary Question. St. John's. Monday.-It is understood that Sir Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland, will remain in London for several weeks yet to nogotiate the question at issue with the Cana- dian Government regarding the Labrador bounda,ry -ileuter.

Eight Years Ago. --m CURIOUS SCOTCH MURDER-TRIAL The trial commenced in Edinburgh on Mon- day of Thomas Camden McElland f 41 ),who was charged with having murdered Jane Broad- foot, his aunt, at West. Mains, Kirkinner. Wig- townshire, in April, 1899, by shooting her. Ac- cused since the occurrence had been confined in Perth Lunatic Prison, but. he recently re- covered his sanity, and on being liberated was immediately rearrested. He pleaded guilty, and the special defence raised was that accused was insane when the crime was said to have been committed. William McGowan, watchmaker, said that on the date of the crime he went to West Mains to repair some clocks, and saw accused and MiS,3 Broadfoot, who seemed to be on quite friendly terms. Miss Broadfoot explained what she wanted done, and witness took a clock to an adjoining room. In a minute or two he heard a loud report, and accused came into the room where witness was and told him FvILss Broadfoot had shot herself. Witness heard no shout or cry. In his declaration before the Sheriff, which was read, accused admitted that he committed the act, but said he was not guilty as he was insane. Evidence was gieen that accused was suffer- ing from hallucinations at the time of the crime, and the jun without retiring found that he was then insane. They therefore acquitted him on the ground of insanity. McLellard, although acquitted of the charge in respect that he was insane at the time and although certified to be sane now. was not allowed to go free. but was remitted to prison at Perth until his Majesty's pleasure be known. The next step towards accused's release will be in the form of a petition to the Secretary of I State for Scotland.

SIGNS OF THE NEW TIMES. British Visitors to Lyons. Lyons, Monday.—Tlie sky is overcast this morning. President Fallieres. accompanied by M. Rudu, Minister of Agriculture. and M. Donmergue, Minister of Commerce, visited the Military Hospital and the University. At the last moment it was announced that the British visitors, who had expressed a desire to attend this reception, and for whom places had been reserved in the ampitheatre of the University, would not be able to be present. M. Fallieres also received the mayors of the Department of the Rhone, and was present at a luncheon of 400 covers given by the General Council of the Rhone. Provost Mackie, of Leith, and Mrs Mackie, the Lord Mayor of Manchester and Mrs Harrop. and Provost Bilsland. of Glasgow, and Mrs Bilsland sat at the President's table. The rest of the British visitors sat at tables close by. M. Cazeneuve, a member of the Chamber and President of the General Council of the Rhone, proposing the toast of King Edward and M. Fallieres, concluded as follows, addressing himself to the President, Fraternal agree- ment under the segis of science in the bosom of the nation itself and the entente cordiale abroad are the cherished aspirations of your heart. We arc delighted that our English and Scottish friends have accepted the invita- tion of the General Council of the Rhone, and have been present at this gathering. Their presence here, which I greet with gratitude, is a sign qJ the new times of which M. Bethelot spoke. It symbol ises and justifies all our dreams for the future. I express, I am sure, the senti- ments of our guests in raising my glass to science, which paves the way for the rapprochement of the peoples." In reply, M. Fallieres eulogised the work of the General Councils under the Republic- M. Fallieres left Lyons at 3-30, amid cheers of the crowd assembled at the station.

A BROKEN HEART. Pathetic Farewell from a Wife. Dear Wally,Since this divorce trouble I haven't felt right: My head aches so and sometimes the heart. Have decided to rest. Be sure and bury me near this dear old city. Publish the manuscript of my music that re- mains and put out the song of the Little Chrysanthemum on the piano. Everything for Elsie. There is some jewellery in Tiffany's in storage. God bless you.—Muriel." "P.S.—Be sure and send my song manu- script of the Trysting Time to Boosey." This farewell note to her husband, says the "New York World," was left by Mrs Wallace Widdicombe, the young actress, well known in England as Muriel Wilson, who committed suicide in New York soon after she had secured a divorce. On a piano in the suicide's room was the manuscript of the song, Little Chrysan- themum- It bore many marks and correc- tions as though it had been submitted to a pub- lisher and returned for correction. There is every indication, adds the World." that the unfortunate young woman had firmly believed her husband would become reconciled to her before the case came to trial, and when he did not even deign to defend the action her heart was broken.

-4- LUXURY ON RAILWAYS. Further progress h&s to be noted in the adaptations of luxurious comforts to British railway travelling. The Great W astern Rail- way Company hss built sleeping-cars of a greatly improved design for the night journeys between London and the western counties, in which quieter running is secured by means of double floors. From the kitcben-car a supply of hob water is carried to the cabinet wash- basins, which arc also so constructed that the cover can be laid down and used as a. writing- desk. A neat table folds into the wall and can be pulled out for use as a rest for a refreshment tray.. v The five new vestibule carriages added to the Brighton Railway's rolling stock are roomy and nicely carpeted, flooded with day- light bv panel windows, which occupy the full length of the saloon, and have capacious. moveable wicker-chairs. The electric lighting also is controlled by the passengers. These parlour coaches are on the 8.45 a.m. and 9.55 a.m. trains from Brighton to London and the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. return.

r?:' T.1 MAY YOHE WEDDED AGAIN. The third marriage of Miss May Yohe is announced by the Era," the bridegroom being Mr J. Newton Brown, a gentleman well known in New York Commercial circumstances. It is 14 years since Miss Yohe made her debut on the London halls as a coon singer. She married Lord Francis Hope (who was heir to the Dukedom of Newcastle), but was divorced in 1902. She then married Capt. Bradley Strong, son of a former Mayor of New York, but soon this marriage was also dissolved. The thi'-d bridegroom is said to have been a play- mate of hers when they were children. Another interesting theatrical weeding was that, of Miss Nancy Price, who was quietly married on Friday to Mr Charles Raymond Maude, first. cousin of Mr Cyril Maude, and his understudy in Toddles at the Playhouse.

Steel King and His Bride ARRIVAL AT PLYMOUTH. Concealed from View During the Trip. Mr William Corey, the American steel king," with nis bride, formerly Miss Mabelio Gillman, the actress, arrived at Plymouth on Monday on the Kaiser Wilhelm II., on which they proceeded to Cherbourg, from whence they travel to Paris. They have occupied the captain's suite of rooms on the liner, and have never once been seen by the passengers since embarkation. The whole of their meals have been taken in their private rooms, and they have been waited on by the stewards who usually serve the captain. The latter is the only officer on the Kaiser Wilhelm IT. who has seen Mr and Corey during the voyage. The suite of Mr and Mrs Corey has been barricaded, the shutters of the whole of the rooms have been kept closed during the trip to keep out the glances of any inquisitive fellow passengers. Access to Mr Corey on Monday was prevented by a huge attendant stationed in the ante- room, but the Steel Trust magnate was seen for a single instant, clad in pyjamas, as he signed for the registered letters handed him at Plymouth. An attempt to approach him was frustrated by the furious banging of the door and a hurried retreat, but one Pressman is travelling to Cherbourg, declaring he will sit on the com- panion ladder of Mr Corey's rooms until they come out at the end of the voyage. Some interesting details concerning the quarters occupied by Mr and Mrs Corey are given by the" New York World." These quarters, consisting of three rooms, are on the boat deck of the ship, directly under the bridge from which the ship is navigated. Admission to the quarters is barred by a railing on either companionway thatrnns from the promenade deck where the first cabin pas- sengers of the vessel gather during a. voyage As Captain Cuppers, commander oi the Kaiser Wilhelm II., is the senior officer of the line, his quarters are more elegantly furnished than those of other master mariners in the company's service. In the private dining room, which is on the port side, and which also is a sitting-room, there is an oil painting of the German Emperor hung over a massive writing desk. The Kaiser personally gave the paint- ing to Captain Cuppers. The room is elaborate in white and gold wood- work and costly upholstery, but even its ele- gance is dimmed somewhat by the splendour of the sleeping apartment, which is adjoining on the starboard side of the ship, and the fittings of this room cost thousands of pounds. The forward part of the quarters which Mr Corey and his bride are occupying is ovel- shaped, and each room contains several square windows. In the Imperial suites there are round portholes.

Murder Scene Re-enacted ASSASSIN'S GRUESOME REALISM, Milan, Sunday.—A sentence of thirty years' penal servitude was inflicted on a youth of 19, named Bassani, at the Milan Assizes yesterday, for an abnormally cold-blooded murder. Bassani was an errand-boy of a wine mer- chant named Missaglia, at Monza. Failing one bitterly co!d winter's night to rouse the porter of the inn where ho lodged. Bassani went and knocked up the master. Missaglia, who resided on bis business premises, and craved shelter. The man readily assented, and improvised for him a bed with his own hands in the store- room. During the night Bassani. through pure caprice, as he himself boasted in court, took it into his head to butcher his master. Seizing a log of wood that lay in a corner, the wretch went to the chamber of the proprietor and cudgelled the sleeping man to death. Assured of the victim's death, Bassani plundered the safe, and then placidly entered the wine shop, drained a bottle of champagne, and afterwards rifled the pocket book and purse from the corpse. Having closed all the windows and doors securely, be walked away leisurely. Next day, feigning a stroke of good luck. the assassinentertained a party of friends to dinner. He bought a new outfit and bicycle for himself, and made a present of E4 to his father. The tragedy was not discovered till three-days later. A sensational incident happened during the trial, when the presiding Judge desired the prisoner to demonstrate to the jury the ma-iii, er in which he perpetrated the crime The night- dress and bedding of the victim were iirst paraded before the assassin's eyes then the blood-bespattered cudgel was handed to him. Thereupon he requested the Judge to let him come from the iron-caged dock into the body of the court,. The Judge having declined, the assassin rehearsed the ghastly drama with in- credibly passionate realism, that caused a shudder through the court. 'Twas well we kept this beast confined to his cage," ejacu- 1 a tea tne juage. ine prisoner preserved a callous attitude till the end. — Daily Chronicle."

Workman's "Crime." PRISON FOR PUTTING TONGUE OUT. A Berlill workman named Franz Bruning will think twice before he puts out his tongue again. He was working on a new building in Karl- strasse, one of the chief streets of Berlin, and the Emperor came driving rapidly down the thoroughfare on his return from a visit to the quarters of the 2nd Grenadiers of the Guard. Passers-by noticed the primrose-coloured auto- mobile, and there was some cheering as it flashed by. The attention of the workmen on the new building was attracted by the sound, and they, too, joined in the demonstration of loyaitv. Not so, however, Bruning, who ha the fclo- nioils audacity to put out his tongue. Fortunately this dangerously seditious ges- ture was observed by two members of the Prussian police, who are ever on the alert to dctect grave offences of this sort against the public safety, and the delinquent was duly called upon to answer to a charge of Majes. tate belei di gun g. The prosecuting Crown counsel, says the Telegraph correspondent, attempted to in- duce the court to reduce tie charge to one of disorderly behaviour, and punishment to a fortnight's detention. Happily for humanity Prussia rejoices in just and far-sighted judge", who cannotbe swayed from the path of rectitude even by the knowledge that it is the Emperor's own desire that the law with regard to Majestatsbeleidi- gung should not be administered strictly accord ing to its letter, and that a Bill, with the object of modifying it, has alaeady been submitted to the Reichstag. In this instance they declined to listen to the persuasions of prosecuting counsel, as well as to the protests of the defendant that he had not been guilty of the crime imputed to him, but had shouted hurrah like the others." and they sentenced the hardened ruffian to nine months' imprisonment.

WELSH MOUNTAINEERING MISHAP. Tourist Seriously Injured. Another serious mountaineering accident occurred on Monday about noon atr Fochlwyd, a portion of the famous Glvders. From the meagre details to hand it- seems that a Mr Charles Stephenson, of Moseley, Birmingham, and a friend named Slater, set off to climb this particular slope of the Glyders. The two were roped together. As far as can be gathered Mr Stephenson's foot slipped, and apparently the rope became untied at the same moment. with the result that the unfortunate man went tumbling down the steep, rocky slope of Fochlwyd, a distance of eighty feet, sustain- ing dangerous injuries, including a fracture of the base of the skull and concussion of the brain. Mr Slater made signals to some men whom he saw fishing far below him, and on their arrival the injured man was cairied to the cottage near Ogwen Lake, whence a man servant was sent on a bicycle to Bethesda to .summon a doctor. From Ogwen to Bethesda is a steep descent, on which many fatal cycle accidents have attimes occurred, Down this slope the servant man, naturally hurrying on his important errand, sped. as fast as he could, and unfortunately he too met with an accident, which threw him off his bicycle and inflicted severe cuts and bruise3 aH over his body. He was found and taken back to Ogwen, and fin ally a passing motor-car took the message for a doctor to Bethesda, which Dr. Prichard immediately attended to, but owing to the circumstances related did not reach Ogwen till several hours after the acci- dent. He attended to both men. The man- servant is now practically all right, but Mr Stephenson is in a critical condition. He is about 36 vears of age.

RIOTING IN GALICIA. Hand to Hand Street Fighting, Vienna, Sunday -Serious rioting occurred yesterday at Przemysl, Galicia, arising out of celebrations by the Socialists of the victory of their party at the polls. The elec- tions in Galicia have not yet taken place and party feeling is running very hich The distur. bances commenced in the evening, and soon after darkness had fallen the electric light failed in the streets either by accident or design, and the situation became most alarming. In all the principal thoroughfares, according to reports received here, hand-to-hand con- flicts of the most desperate nature were waged in the semi-darkness. Two persons are known to have been killed and about 60 injured. Many of the latter are in the hospitals in a hopeless condition. In many of the streets the pavements are- snattered with blood. The latest telegrams state that it is feared further serious rioting may follow, as the population is greatly excited. Several well-known Polish Socialist leader*; have been defeated at the elections. — Central. N ews. J

Holiday Accidents. AMBULANCE HORSES BOLT. Thirteen Holiday Makers Injnred. On Monday afternoon the horses attached to the Sc. John Ambulance Brigade wajpn on Hampstcad Heath, London, bolted amongst the holiday crowd. ThJ driver was thrown from his seat, and 13 persons were injured, one child iJcriouslv. Two others remain in the hospital, but ten were able to be taken home after treatment at the ambulance huts.

AUTO MISHAP NEAR USK. Cardiff Counciiior Gives Help. Mr Saunders and Miss May White, of Newport, met with an accident near 1-isk on Monday. They were proceeding tow&rds Usk. Mr Saun- ders on a motor-cycle and Miss D ivies in a side-car attached, when too wide a sweep was made in coming down the descent near Oak- field, Llanbadac, with the result that the machine ran into the bank and overturned. Both the lady and the gentleman were thrown to the ground heavily. Dr. Jenkins was at once, sent for, and found that the ladj- was suffering from slight concussion of the brain, suffering from slight concussion of the brain, and ordered her removal to her home at New- port. Mr Saunders escaped with a shock, and there was very little damage done to the machine. Mr Seccombe. of Cardiff, who was going by on his motor-car, very kindly dron-f, the unfortunate lady and Mr Saunders back to Newport. Sixteen People Injured. An accident at Chiswick was caused on Monday by au elcctric tramcar dashing into a loaded rhar-abanc as the latter was turning into the main road. The driver of the tram applied his brakes, but could not avert a. collision, the force of which tilted the charabanc over on its side. Eight occupants of the two box seats were pitched into the-road, together with the driver. In all sixteen people were injured, but only one was removed to the hospital. Others, after being medically treated, were sent home. Fell From His Smack. John Nicholas, aged 66, mate of the fishina smack, Elizabeth Ann, of Swansea, has died from the effects of falling into the dock. A few nights since he was about to go aboard his smack when he slipped and fell into the dock, and was after some while rescued. Efforts at artifical respiration were to some extent suc- cessful. He was conveyed to the hospital, where he died on Sunday night. Lady Cyclist Badly Hurt. Miss Alice Aust., of Cyfarthfa-street, Cardiff, was seriously injured whilst cycling in Penarth on Monday, Miss Aust was riding down Beach- road when some pedestrians, believing that she was travelling at too great p. speed, and apparently without knowledge of the curving gradient, uttered a warning shout. She ap- plied the brake suddenly, and was violently thrown against the fence on one .side of the road, sustaining severe cuts ahout the. face thrown against the fence on one .side of the road, sustaining severe cuts ahout the. face and head. She was picked up unconsciousand conveyed to a local surgery, and after treat- ment was taken to Cardiff Infirmary. On in- quiry late last night we were imormed that her condition had improved, although she could not be pronounced cut of danger. Mr Robert Evans, who fell off his bicycle in Newport-road on Sunday afternoon, and was taken to the Infirmary, was last night re- pcrted to be going on well. Car Overturned. While descending the hill between Storrs and Newby on Sunday a motor-car containing Mrs Aslett, wife of the Furness Railway manager, her nephew and niece overturned. Mrs Aslett and her niece were medically attended. French Motor Disaster. Mar5eille«, Mondny.- A telegram from St. Raphael st.ate,3 that M. and Mdme. Piton, of Marseilles vere 1 eturning from Nice in a motor cat- when the car was overturned near Ngay. The chauffeur was killed and M. Piton and two friends were seriously injured. They were conveyed to Agay in a precarious condition.- Reuter. Verdict of Manslaughter. At Sale (Chest) irp), on Monday, the coro- ner's jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Wm. Bracewell, mechanic, in connec- tion with the running down of John Nairey by a motor-car. Bracewell was committed for trial at the Assizes on bail. Pony Killed by a Llanwrtyd Motor-Car. Approaching Llandrindod Wells on the Penybont road in the small hours of Monday morning, a Llanwrtyd motor-cnr ran into some stray ponies. One was knocked down and killed. The pony is believed to have been the property of Mr Owens, Croffrin, near Peny- bont. Cyclist KNled near Hull. Jamps Arthur Barnes, a, cyclist, was killed near Hull on Monday night. While ridinc alongside a wagonette his machine skidded and Barnes fell under the waggon, which passed over his chest,

WELSHMAN AS CHIEF SHEPHERD. Bro. David John, Swansea. The first Welshman to occupy the position of Chief Shepherd of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds is Bro. Da vid John, of Swansea. The Annual Movable Committee of the Order were held this week at Dunferm- line, Scotland, where, as in South Wales, the organisation is very strong, and at Monday's proceedings Bro. John was unanimously chosen Chief Shepherd, and the installa- Mr DAVID JOHN. I The New Chief Shepherd. Photo, by W. C. Roberts, Swansea. tion ceremony will take place at the close of the conference sittings on Friday. Last year the Annual Movab le Committee was held at Pontypridd, and on that occasion Bro. John was elected to the position of Deputy Chief Shepherd by an overwhelming majority. Bro. John is well known in Friendly Society circles in South Wales, and especially in his own district. He has done valuable work for his Order, and his elevation to the highest position in the society is thoroughly well deserved.

A WOMAN EXPLORER. FINISHING DEAD HUSBAND'S WORK I cannot recommend exploring as a pastime forwomen. It is fraught with too many perils." This opinion was stated to a London Ex. press representative by Mrs Leonidas Hub- bard, who has traced two giant rivers to their sources and travelled through 600 miles of unexplored Labrador. The task which Mrs Hubbard set before her two years ago was the fulfilment of her late hus- band's ambition. He was the editor of the magazine Outing," of New York, and in 1903 started on an exploration with another white man and a half-breed guide. I My husband was misdirected." said Mrs Hubbard, broke down, and perished of ex- haustion. I determined to finish the work in I which he had fallen. T told no one, lest I should be opposed. Publicity would have led to en- forced abandonment of my scheme. My outDt, consisted of two tents made of balloon silk. I bad also two canvas-covered canoes, 7501b. of provisions, two rifles, three 22-calibre single- shot pistols, and a 32-calibre revolver, this being for my own use. I was dressed in a short skirt over knicker- bockers, a sweater, a heavy leather belt to which were attached my revolver, hunting- knife, and cartridge belt. I aJso had a pair of heavy oil tanned leather mocassins reaching to tbe knees. A narrow-brimmed soft felt hat completed my outfit." Mrs Hubbard followed the track her late husband bad taken for thirty eight miles thence she broke into new country, taking the course of the River Kascitupee and the River George. These rivers were of great breadth and very deep," said Mrs Hub-bard. The George was at one part three miles across. The rapids were exceedingly dangerous, and we traversed the whole lengths of the streams in canoes, which were managed by the men who accompanied me. I did not meet a living person over a stretch of 350 miles, and the only signs of human life were the skeletons of some deserted wigwams." Mm Hubbard, who is a Canadian, does not think that Labrador holds prospects for settlers.

PIGEON MATCH MISHAP. A Dozen People Shot. While eugaged in a pigeon shooting match I at Ley ton on Monday a man stumbled. and both barrels of his gun exploded. About a dozen persons were hit by the shots. and were 1 treated at est flam Hospital, but none were L'*vtained,

LEADEN SKY AND LOW TEMPERATURE. DRAWBACKS TOJOLL Y HOLIDAY. Monday was t lie cold estNN-hiisun that ev-er was —so said the oldest inhabitant. The peacock who spreads his tail on the Cardiff Castle walls, and disturbs the quietude of the pea-hen with his aristocratic haw-haw of a voice was down with neuralgia. Even in the complaining quack of the ducks at Roath Park lake there was a hoarseness which cried out pitiably for the soothing medicine of warm sun- shine and a gargle of lemon and honey. Faces lop-sided and seared with the pain of molar-agony met you everywhere and it was whispered-only whispered, mind-that the dentist delegates gathered in Cardiff for their annual conforence were busy extracting teeth and and groans from shivering patients. When the sun peeped out—just to show he was still alive-people seized upon the nearest seat, threw aside, their overcoats or wraps, and pre. pared for a sun bath. Instead frosty fingers played tunes on their spine—they were pierced with iced sunshine, and the sun disappeared with a chuckle- And vet the World and his Wife were very much about Roath Park was crowded with young ans old. the grave and the gay the colossal sand-heap in Thompson's Park. Canton, was every moment transformed into a thousand fantastic shapes by children who never ssemed to tire: and bowls and quoits held revelry in Grangetown, Canton, and Splott. The normal stillness of the fields on the edge of Cardiff was shaken with childish laughter. Little elves danccd and gambolled under the trees caring neither for the sun,which was sulk- ing behind the clouds, nor for the wind, which chilled their elders. On Sunday the Sunday school was full to overflowing. Teachers saw faces which recalled last Whitsuntide. Must we invite them to the treat to-morrow was what the superintendent was naked every- where. As he hesitated, thinking deeply, he was told, We shan't see them again till next Whitsun, but- Then teacher and super- intendent remembered that once they were children, and so it was. Tell them to come, by all means, only they must bring their own mugs, and that we start at 12.30, not 9-30. All sorts of nice, exciting things happened to the Sunday School c hildren before bed-time. It was a mighty business to get them into order and to make sure that there were no pressed men from one school to another. The teachers, however, knew the young rascals by their bleat, and soon, by rail and wagon, and on toot, singing hymns and songs, the little ones were shepherded to the tea grounds. Fashion, afraid of the rain-clouds and the wind, wisely reserved her beauty for another and more favourable occasion, although our country cousins came out in summer finery and gavp colour to the holiday crowds. The Channel trips by the Red and White Funnel steamers were fairly well patronised and while some thousands of people entered Cardiff, thousands more journeyed to Penarth and Barry Island. Railway Traffic. The Rhymney Railway carried 2.000 ordinary passengers and 14,000 school children out of Cardiff, and between 10.000 and 12,000 entered Cardiff by the Taff Vale Railway. The holiday traffic on theG-W.R. was lighter than last year. about ,Ü";)) people being booked to and from Cardiff. Day-Trip to Ireland. Despite the prospect of a chilly crossing, the Great Western Railway day-trip excusion train from South Wales to Dublin, via Fish- guard and Rosslare, on Sunday night, carried 500 passengers, who arrived at Dublin at the scheduled time. Too Cool for Whitmore Beach. The showery weather experienced at Barry on Monday had a material effect in restricting the influx of visitors. Scarcely ever on Whitsun Monday have so few been seen at the island or in Whitmore Bay. Prince's Pierrot Company, of Llandrindod, gave their first per- formance of the season at Whitmore Bay, and music was supplied on the sands by the Here- ford Salvation Army Band. The cricket ground hard by wap, however, the chief attrac- tion. and the match between Barry premier team and Maesteg was witnessed bv a large crowd. The sands were free from accidents in connection with either boating or bathing. Llandrindod Attractions. Whitsuntide brought an unusuailv large number of visitors to Llandrindod Wells. The weather was fine. but somewhat cold. The attractions included the great golf matches (already reported), the pierrots, and concerts. On Whit Monday a concert was held at the Albert Hall, the arrangements having been made by Mr Edward Jenkins (The Gwalia, The artistes were Mr Eli Hudson and Madame Eleanor Jones-Hudson. Miss May Currie, Mr John BardsleT, and Mr David Hughes, and Miss Carrie Lumbers. On Sunday the re.opening services were continued at tbe Baptist Chapel, when sermons were preached to large congregations by Mr Wil- iam Brace, M.P. Newport. With the duil, cold weather, Whitsun was more or less quiet at Newport. The principal attraction was the annual demonstration and tea meetings of the 33 Sunday schools con- nected with the Newport Sunday School Union. A morning meeting was held at the Dock-street Schoolroom, and an address given by the Rev. D. Bevan Jones, the president. The scholars subsequently met at their re- spective schoolrooms, and marched to Dock- street, where a combined procession, about 10.000 strong, was formed. Headed by the Shaft-esbury-street Brass Band, the procession proceeded from Dock-street to High-street, Commercial-street, and Friars-street, where they dispersed. The streets were lined with thousands of spectators. The tea meet ings were held at various centres during the after- noon. The arrangements were carried out by a committee, of which Mr G. Francis is secretary. Builth Wells. There was a large number of visitors at Builth Wells. Although chilly, the weather remained fine, and holiday people enjoyed ex- cellent rambles, in which the district abounds. Local cricketers fulfilled fixtures with Bear- wood (Birmingham), Pontardulais, and Uwynypia, whilst on the pleasure grounds were various attractions. Anglers obtained good sport in the Wye, and its tributaries. Dean Forest. There were many visitors to Dean Forest, which looked radiant in Spring attire. The chief holiday attractions were Lydney Agri- cultural Show, the football sports at Cinder- ford. and the athletics at Lydbrook, all of which were largely patronised. Ammanford. The 17th annual demonstration of Amman- ford and District Sunday Schools took piece on Whit Monday, and was a thorough success. A united prayer meeting was held at the Christian Temple, and Mr John Lewis gave an address on The duty of Sunday school teachers." A procession paraded the streets, headed by the Ammanford Urban Silver Band. The chairman was Mr John Richards con- ductor, Mr W. Evans chief marshal, Mr John Davies secretary, Mr J. T. Lloyd. Merthyr. The entertainments included a fete and gala promoted by the management of the Theatre Royal, and held in Penydarren Park, where Don Pedro walked the high wire, and people in search of mild adventure made ascents in a captive balloon, while the Cyfarthfa Band (conducted by the veteran Mr Livesey) dis- coursed music. The Park Choral Society, conducted by Mr Dan Davies, gave two performances of Men- delssohn's "Elijah at the Drill Hall. in aid of the funds of the Merthyr General Hospital. The choir, numbering 200, produced a very full tone, and were supported by an orchestra led by Mr Arthur Angle. Mr Ffrangcon Davies, in the role of the Prophet, was heard in excellent voice His singing was throughout splendidly dramatic, and the fact that the great baritone sang from memory lent much to the effect of his siDging. which was very greatly appreci- ated. The soprano vocalist was Miss G-i-rtrade Drinkwater. who was heard to advantage. Miss Rachel Thomas sang the <~ontraJto solos with great effect, and Mr Todd Jones did well in the tenor part. Master Gwynne Davies, Dowlas, was heard as the Youth. The organist was Mr Haydn P. Davies. At wansea the day was on the whole fine, but overcast and bitterly cold. Early in the morning the sun shone brijrbtly, and conse- quently a record number of picniccrs left the town, chiefly for Gower.

SNOW AND HAIL AT WINDSOR. Severe weather characterised the Bank holiday at Windsor, and lain, snow and hail fell. There was, howevr, a large number of visitors in the Royal borough, and over 12.000 persons went through the State apart- ments of Windsor Castle. Owing to the cold very few persons went on the river.

BRIGANDS ATTACK OLD MAN. Bagsbot, Surrey, is much interested in tbe return to the town of Petro Abbato, a native of Southern Italy, who tells n remarkable tale of a visit to his native land. Petro, who j" now 84 years old. has lived in Bagshot for half a century, carrying on business as a curio and furniture dealer. He decided a few weeks ago to sell up his business and shop and return to his native village to spend the remainder of-his days. He sold up, bade farewell to the villagers, and took with him about £1,200 fastened round his body. He found when he arrived in Italy that all the friends of his early ilfe bad passed away, and after a short stay he decided to return to Bagshot. He arrived on Friday, but in a woe- begone condition. He bore marks of rough usage, and stated that on reaching the Franco- Italian frontier on his way ba, k he was set upon by four brigands, who robbed him of;CROO he was bringing back with him. fTe was eit, unconscious by the road side, and did not recover consciousness for four days. He found himself in possession of £.1. which t>e robbers had somehow overlooked, and the time he reached Bapphot he was practica'ly penniless.

EISTEDDFODAU. Whit Monday Festivals. CAERPHILLY COMPETITIONS. Large Attendance & Keen Contests Caerphilly nineteenth annual Eisteddfod was held in the Castle grounds on Whit Monday. It was at first feared that the grounds would not be available, as Lord Bute last season intimated his intention to close them. The townspeople were delighted when subsequently c( announcement was made that the concession would again be granted. Notwithstanding the cold weather, there was an exceptionally Ja1'p' attendance. The various competitions were very keenly contested, and the entries were large. Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., was president of the meeting, and he was accompanied by Mr W. Jones. H.P., Arfon. The conductor was the Rev. E. Bush. Adjudicators—music, Mr E, T. Davies, F R.C O Merthyr Mr W. A. Richards. Sius. Bar.. F.R.C.O.. Cardiff. Reci- tation-. Mr Ifano Jones. Cardiff. Brass bands, Mr A ngus IIolden. Harbury. York-. Ambu- lance. Ur K C Mackenzie, Oaerphillv. Poetry. lie, J. J. Williams. P^ntre. Accompanists. Madam Gibbon Hunter, LR.AM.. Cardiff; Mr D J. Williams, Caerphilly. The secretarial work was ably carried out by Mr J. D, Hughes, Rhasynfa. Caerphilly- Mr John Morgan. Brvnhylfryd. was chairman of the committee, with Mr \V Thomas. Railway Hotel, as treasurer. Mrs J. Turner. Caerphilly, rendered Yp breezes that blow from the mountains," as the Eisteddfod song. Sir Alfred Thomas. Ü.P.. in the coursp of his presidential address, said some people criticised Eisteddfodic institutions, but no man had a right to do unless he could offer something, hotter in their place. Sir Alfred dwelt upon the qualities of idealism and patriotism. Awards. Pianoforte solo. juveniles—1, Miss Elsie May Francis. Ystrad. Rhondda 2. Master W. R. Francis, Gilfach Goch 3. Miss Gwladys B. George. Tredegar. Contralto solo-I. Mrs Harry Marks, Cardiff 2, Mrs Sprey. Cardiff. Pianoforte solo, open—Miss Marion Jones, Swansea. Brass band competition, five bands com- ppted-1. Powell's Tillery Silver Band (Mr Smith, conductor) 2. Merthyr Vale (Mr Bentley) 3. divided between Aber Valley and DinasBand-q. Rhymney also competed. Recitation, juveniles—Miss Blodwen M. Lewis. Mardy. Englynion— Trr.for-fab." Morriston. Bass solo—Mr W. Trevor Lewis, Ferndale 2. Mr Tom Lewis, Hengoci. Tenor solo—1. Mr T. Bonn^l. Pontrc, Rhondda, 2. Mr T. Felix Davies. Trorky. "iclilud haul ar y mor (Sunset at sc; ) Trem." Soprano solo—1. Miss Sally Brown, Aber- tillery 2, Miss Blodwen Barnes. Cardiff. Juvenile choral competition, the following competed —Mountain Ash Juvenile Choristers (conductor, Mr Wm. Morris); Band c)fTlop-. Ynysowen (Mr D. Griffiths) Caerphilly United {Mrs Maggie Bevan): Alvrcanaid (Madame Webber Lewis Cardiff Municipal School (Mr W. Arnold) Mountain Ash Zoar. Abercanaid was awarded the first prize. Ynysowen second, Mountain Ash Choristers third. Baritone solo-I. Mr W. Davies. Treherbert 2, Mr Gwylym D. Phillips, Aberaman. Chief choral competition, The bunt.ing 0 song," prize £ 30 only two choirs competed, Caerphilly I conductor. Aldprman J. E. Evans), and Trocdyrhiw (conductor M^ Conwcl Jones). The adjudicators said both choirs bad given Ica very good renderings, but Caerphilly were superior in intonation and tune, and were awarded the prize. Male voice competition. Lovely Maiden," four competed, viz., Cilfynydd (con- ductor, Mr Win. Jenkins), Treorkv (Mr D. Henry Davies), Barry (Mr D. CT. Thomas), Whitchurch (Mr Tom Samuel). In giving the adjudication Mr Davies congratulated the committee upon selecting an unaccompanied piece. They wanted to encourage this form of contest, as it brought out the better art and the purer style of choral singing. With a maximum of 60 marks they awarded 47 marks to Cilfynydd, 48 to Barry, 50 to Whitchurch, and 55 to Treorkv, who were consequently the winners. Recitation, open—1, Mr Griff James. Brecon 2. Mr J. IT. Davies, Ynyshir 3, Mr L. C Thomas, Grangetown. LLANDOVERY. There was a record attendance, over 3,COO persons arri ving by tram. The adjudicators were :—Music, Mr D. Thomas, Pontardulais, and Mr Cyril Jenkins. LIwynypia timbering. Mr W. Evans, Gwauncaegurwcn Mr W. Morsan, Garnant: and Mr John Davies, Cwm- gorse. The president was Mr J. C. Pryse-Rees, Llwynvbrain, Mayor of the town. In the carnival, which came off in the morning, there was a very large number of entries. The resuits were Fancy dress.—1. Miss Rachel Jones and party: 2. Mits Madge Deans; 3, Miss liate Thomas and party. Comic costume.—1, J. Darkes and party, Llandovery 2, Danny Jones and party, Llan. dovery 3, Tom Davies, Llanelly (clown). Ambulance competition, eight competing parties.—1, G.W. Railway, Llandovery ( Mr R. Evans) 2, Ystalyferj,. The maximum marks were fixed at 40. Ystalyfera (winners of the challenge shield) obtained 27, and the G.W.R., Llandoverv, 28 Pianoforte solo.-Miss Annie Tibbs, Mor- riston. Verses. Tryforfa." Morriston. Soprano solo.-Miss Maggie Lewis, Waun- arlhvyd. Recitation, seniors.—Mr Tom Harries, Llwynhendv- Tenor solo. -Mr John Brasil, Llanelly. Recitation, children.—Maggie May Lew's, Waunarllwyd. Englyn.—Mr Enoch Richards (" Penlla- noch "), Swansea. Chief choral.—Five choirs competed, viz., Llandovery Choral (leader, Mr W. Thomas), Penvgraig Philharmonic (Mr. Thos. Howells). Llandebie (Mr Gran. Thomas), Llandilo Choral (Mr. J. Simon Davies).—1st. Llandilo. Brass band contests.—Ciats A, II Trova- tore." Five entries. 1, Cwmtawc Silver 2, YstalyferaTemperance 3. TycroesSilver Band. Class R, "Opera Gems.l, Brynamman Town 2. Brynamman Volunteers 3, Lou.gbor Rech,b:t,es, Bass soio.—Mr Aneurin Morris, lougbor. Solo, children.- Divided between Lottie Williams. Ammanford, and W inifred Bowen, Llandilo. Champion ,olo.-Divid,-d between Mr J. Brazil, Llanelly, and Miss Maggie Lewis, Waunarilwyd. Gymkhana.—Bending racc—], D. J. Davies, Llandovery 2. T. Lewis, L'.andovcry. Slow and sure race. 1, Miss Alice Davies. Llandovery 2, Miss Clara Davies. Llandovery. Lucky tub race. -1, Mr T. Morgan, Llan- dovery 2, Mr T. Lewis, Llandovery. Hymn tune.—Two choirs competed, viz., Llandilo (Nlr Isaac Davies) and IJangadock (Mr John Thomas). The prize was awarded the former. Timbering competitions.—Winners, timber- men-I..1.\fain-:tring. ,ho has now won three times and taken the cup 2, Edd? Llewellyn 3, Thomas Howeil, Tumble 4, T. J- Evans, Garnant Colliery. Open class-I. D. James, Ammanford; 2. Thomas Evans, Garnant 3, D. Thomas, Tumble 4. W. J. Evans, Garnant. HAVERFORDWEST. Thousands of persons were present at the Eisteddfod held at Haverfordwest on Monday, when lsading choirs attended from Glamorgan- shire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire. In the morning the Mayor and Corporation met at the Council Chamber, a.nd, beaded by the local Volunteer band, a procession was 'formed of the Haverfordwest constabulary, members of the fire brigade, and general public, and a march made to the Bridge Meadow, where a huge marquee had been erected. Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., Picton Castle, presided over the morning meeting, and Mr Owen Philipps, M.P., over the afternoon meet- ing. Both gentlemen spoke in terms of high praise of the objects of the event, which were the County Hospital at Haverfordwest and the funds for securing Dr, Henry Owen's Welsh library for the county of Pembroke. Awards Pen and ink sketch of a typical Pembroke- shire farme: Mr Owain Thomas, New Bridge, Haverfordwest. Original oil painting of coast scenery— Miss Thomas. Rectory, Herbrandston. Fretwork carving—Mr Wroe, Pembroke Dock. Home-made walking stick—Mr John Francis, Danygraig. Pianoforte solo—Miss Phyllis Hancock, Pem- broke Dock. lolin solo—1. Miss N"llie Smith, N^yland, and Mr Harold Humphries, Pembroke Dock. Poem on Friendship," English or Welsh.— Prize awarded to Rev. Aaron Moigan. Children s solo Miss Annie James. Pren- dergast, Haverfordwest. Special prize to Miss Hilda Daviea, Dew-street. Haverfordwest. Soprano solo—Miss Ella Rees, Holyhead. For the best prose description of the view from Precelly Top the prize was awarded to Mr William Thomas, printer, Cardiff, a native of Fishguard. Vocal trio-Mr Brenig Jones's party, con- sisting of Miss Elizabeth Hall, Burry Port, Mr John T.ewis, Swansea, and Mr Brenig Jones, Martletwy. Bass solo.—Mr James Jones, Morriston. Recitation.— Mr Edward Wassail, of Haver- fordwest. Special prize was awarded to Mrs Martha Morgan, of Blaengarw. Juvenile choir --ompetition.-F;sb guard Warblers, Haverfordwest, and Prendergast United competed. The prize was awarded to the latter. Tenor solo.—Mr Glyn Walters, Swansea. Part song,—Camrose, Pembroke Dock, and Begelly competed, and the prize was awarded to Pembroke Dock (conductor, Mr T. G. Han. cock). Essav-" Criticism of our elementary educa, tion system, with suggested reforms.—Prize awarded to Practical Utopian." This gentle- man was not present to claim the prize. Male voice com-netitio-.i. -H;iv erford west, Garw, Carmarthen, Morriston, Mid-Rhoodda, Pembroke Dock. Cleddau, and Neyland Orpheus competed. Tbc Spartan Heroes" was the test piece, and the priztofjMOwas awarded to thc'Garw Choir. A silver cup was also awarded the conductor. For the chief choral prize, £ 25, with a silver- mounted balc., in case, three choirs competd -Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock, and berth. The test pieces were to He saved them out ot their distresses and The Day's Fare- well." The prize was awarded to Narberth- Mezzo soprano or contralto solo—Mrs Brenig Jones. Humorous recitation—Mr Oliver Evans, Car- marthen. Special prize to Mr Hubert Lewis. Haverfordwest. ABERGAVENNY. A large number or people visited Abergavenny yesterday, the chief attraction being a chail eisteddfod in aid of the Presbyterian New Church, the conductor being the Rev. V. Svlvanus Jones. Abergavenny..Mr David Lewis. L T.S.C., Brynamman, was adjudicator in the musical competitions. 1he entries were so numerous that it became necessary to call in the services also of Mr Walter Protheroe, Pontypool. The literature competitions were adjudicated upon uy the Rev. Jones Evans, A bergavenny. There was a large attendance. Results Pianoforte solo (children under 14).—Master Rees. Varteg. Contralto tolo 'for iernales who had not won a prize of the value of 10s 6d before).—Miss W. H. Jones, Brvnmawr. Open contralto solo—Miss W. H. Joces Erynmwr. and Miss Lewis. Aberdare, divided. Recitation. — Mr Shapland, Brecon. Prize bags.-I, Airs Johnson, 1YJDe.sden Green, London 2, Mrs Durose. Abergavennv Best pair hand-knits ed men's stockings.—Mrt S. Salt. Abertillery < ongrcgational choral competition for 20 to 30 voices.—1. Frogmore-street. Abergavenny, Baptist Choir, conductor. Mr Nk-. E Jones 2. M.C, Llanover Choir, conductor, Mr William Rosser. Juvenile choral competition, 30 to 50 voices. -I..XantygloJuve-iil,- Choir, conductor, Mr Alban Evans 2. Llanover Juvenile Choir, conductor. Mr Peter James. Chief choral competition.—1. Blaenavon Choral Society, conductor, Mr Ben Evans. Open pianoforte solo.—Miss Sarah Griffin, St. Thomas. Swansea. Open teni, Jones. Clydach Vale. Poem The Prodigal Son (in English or W e'sh) for prize cha,ir.-Pev. Emrys Jones, Congregational minister, Dowlais. The ctiatrin-z of the bard then took place. I)rn solo, contralto, baritone or bass.—C. 0. Marsh, Abergavenny. Open soprano solo.—Divided between Miss L. Jordan, Aber tillery, and Miss A. F. Rosser, Newport. Bass solo.—Mr Harrv Clist. Cwm, Ebbw Vale. Champion solo, tenor or bass, for members of Cheshire Brigade in camp at Abergavenny.— Sergeant T. W. Mills, 1st V, B. Cheshire Regi. ment. Male voice competition, 40 to 70 voices -1, Abercanaid and District Male Voice Choir, conductor, Mr Ben Davies 2. Abergavenny Male Voice Choir, conductor, Mr H. Morgan. There was also a large fete in aid of the Aber- gavenny Cricket Club in the Castle grounds. and in the evening a massed band concert was given by the live combined bands of the Cheshire Volunteers.

-n_C.- SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVALS. The annual demonstration of the Noncon- formist Sunday schools of Tredegar took piac« on Whit Monday, under the auspices of the Tredegar Sunday School Union. and an impos- ing profession paraded HI" streets. Ti-ie fol- lowing 25schools participated ;—Bcdwcllty Pits (Jongregational. 74 Armageddon Baptist. U3 English WesWans. Yale-terrace. 110 Welsh We~lcyans, 220 Central Baptist, 300 Primitive Methodist. Jame-t-street. 306 Pochin Congre- gational. 50: Oakficld Congregational, 300; Siloh Baptist. 300; Church-street English Baptist, 300; Salem Calvinistic Methodist. 130 Seion Calvinistic Methodist. 300; Bethania Congregational, 130 Picton-street Congrega- tional 1 with Cottage Homes children:, 600 j Primitive. Methodist, Troedrhiwgwair, 150; Bethel Baptist. 260 English Wesleyan. Har- court-terrace, 250 Park-place Presbyterian. 380 Castle-street Congregational. 450 Saron Congregational. 200 Mizpah Ragged School, 90 Eiim Congregational, 250 Penuel Cal- vinistic Methodist. 200 Salvation Army, 150 Primitive Methodist, Commercial-street, 324; total. 5,737. Tea was; provided in the respective schoolrooms, and games were indulged in in the Park. MCS-TS A. Badmiugton and J. Andrews were the secretaries. Neath. By prescriptive right Whit-Monday is at Neath the day s ct apart for Sunday school de- monstrations and treats. On Monday the weather was in all respects propitious, and the pa rades of the Sunday schools were bigger than' on any previous Whit-Monday. The Noncon- formist schools were marshalled in one huge procession, the- starting point being the Great Western Railway-square. Prior to the start the Rev. James Edwards (Zoar) gave out a, hymn and offered prayer. It is estimated that thero were 3.000 persons in the procession. After passing through the principal streets the scholars had tea. in their respective schoolrooms and afterwards repaired to fields near, where they enjoyed garnes to their hearts' content. The Church ot England schools and the Roman Catholic schools had separate parades. Briton Ferry. The various Sunday schools paraded the principal thoroughfares. The numbers repre- senting the different churches were as fol- low :—Rehoboth. Welsh Baptist. 600 Jerusa- lem, English Baptist. 540 Bethesda, Inde- pendent, 420 Sa.lem. Welsh Baptist. 260 English Congregational, 250 English Presby- terian, 255 Giant's Grave. Calvinistic Methodist, 160 Gray Calvinistic Methodist, 110 Primitive Methodists, 96. Bethel Calvin- istic Methodist spent, the day as usual at Jersey Marine to the number of about 500.

SINGING FESTIVALS. Bridgend Baptists & Congregationalists. 0 The thirty second annual singing festival of the Welsh Concresrational Churches in the Bridgend district wa held at the English Con- gregational Church. Bridgend, on Whit-Mon- day. The singing was conducted by Mr W. J. Evans, Aberdare, and the ('oity String Band accompanied. The preidents were the Rev. G. Griffiths, Rev. Stephen Jones, and Rev. J. H. Roberts. Mr D. T. Jones, Ogmore Vale, is the secretary. The annual singing festival of the Welsh Baptist Churches ot Bridgend and Ogmorc was held at Hermon (C.M, > Church, Bridgend, on Monday. Mr Emlyn Davies. Ruabon, was the conductor, and the presidents for the day were Rev. W. P. Griffiths,Blackmill; Rev. It. John, Tondu and Rev. T. M. Williams. Pyle. Pontypridd. The annual singinz festival of the Welslt Methodists of Pontypridd was held at the Town Hall on Whit Monday, the conductot being Mr David Evans. Mus. Bac., Cardiff. Excellent renderings were given by the massed choirs, and the spacious hall was crowded at each service. The presidents were Messrs Thomas Davies. Treharris Philip Jones. Albion, Cilfynydd and the Rev. W. Lloyd. Llantwil Yardre. The officials wcre :-Chair- man, Mr J. Cearles, Hopkinstown. treasurer, Mr R. A. Le»ris, Lloyds Bank; secretary, lli J. T. L'ewelyn, Pontypridd-

WINBINS MISHAP. CAGE CRASH AT NANTYMOEL Whilst winding water from the sump at the Western Ocean Colliery, Nantymoel, on Sunday night the cage, containing the balance, weighing 25 cwt.. was carried, owing to some unfortun- ate mishap, to the sheaves with such force as to cause the rope to slip from the cap, precipi- tating the carriage and its contents through the 2ft 9in landing to the bottom of the shaft and breakmg three of the wire guide ropes. fortunately, as it was Sunday night, only a few men were at work in the colliery at the time. The management entertains strong hopes that the damage caused will be repaired in time for the resumption of work next Thursday morning.

CHECKING INFANT MORTALITY. In these days of a fast-declining birth-ratA and an appalling infant mortality, anv &t- tempt to check the national loss is deserving.of support In Chelsea, for the past 16 months. Mrs Gordon, of 42. Oakley-street, has been making a modest, but a most successful, start in providing dinners for nursing mothers, the idea of her scheme being basl-d on Mme. Coullet's enterprise, worked on similar lines in Paris. A Nfo-ning Leader representative who called on Mrs Gordon learnt that the work in Chelsea was being watched with interest by the different T-ondon borough councils, and that at least one medical officer of health was contem- plating beginning a mothers' kitchen on similar lines in his disfriet One needs," Mrs Gordon explained, "to commence in a modest way, to take small pre- mises in small streets, so that the moth may feel at. home and may not have to walk too far with their babies. Besides, the mother of a family cannot be spared for very long from her home Here. in Chelsea. the bulk of the women live at home, or only go out char- ing or washing, so that they can generally get; away between half-past 11 and half-past 1. during which hours dinner is provided The menu includes most. and pudding, of which a sweet, :;ub.t&ntJ;1 t uet variety i* the favourite, and ,.adl mother pays a pennv for her meal, but the cost per head, inotudisg cooking and service, we reckon at about 5d. We have had a difficulty in getting the mothers to be regular in tiie4r attendance, but I think now that they are beginning to realise its importance, both for themselves and for their babies. Then we weigh the babies regularly, and that we find very popular. It introduces a u feeling of friendly competition, and stimulate. the maternal interest. And do the mothers likedining out" askwf our representative. Indeed, they do," said Mrs Gordon. Thet all say it. is so nice not to know what they a-, going to have for dinner and to be waited oir for a ch ange. At present." added Mrs Gordon. we have, only two kitchens open, but I would like t4 .;tart a third. The initial cost of cach kitches is £ 5 or £ 6. and the annual outlay upon it some £ 50. nf which the mothers contribute U or £ 15 in pennies. The work is carried on with co-operation of the women health visitors, and is a fo-m of charitable enterprise that shoal* particularly appeal to married women."