South Wales Daily News

MR D. A. THOMAS, M.P., AT ABERAMAN. A REPLY TO THE CLERICAL "APPEAL." A well-attended public meeting was held at iaron Chapel, Aberaman, on Monday morning. Mr J. Rees, Ty'r Heof, presided, and the follow- ing resolution was proposed by Hywol Cynon, Seconded by Mr G. George, Aberdare That this meeting expresses its deep sympathy with the oppressed farmers in Wales, and pledges itself to them with pecuniary aid to obtain legal redress. inu also i.-s convinced that no settlement is possible of the tithe question short oi its aPPliedtiun to national purposes. The Rev W. James; Aberdare, Mr D. Davies, Canton House Abefdare, Mr Henry Davies, Aberaman, also addressed the meeting, and Mr D. A. THOMAS, in supporting the resolution, said he was glad to avail b rnself of that oppor- tunity of expressing his deep sympathy with the farmers in the hard and unchristian treatment to Which they had been subjected by certain clerical tithe receivers. He then explained tbe method adopted by the tithe owners in harassiug tbo farmers. These men revived the antiquated system of actions for pound breach, by distraining Upon stock and crops IDauy times the valne of the tithe owing. The hon. gentleman went on to say that these vindictive practices were not calculated to enlist much public sympathy for the Welsh parsons, or improve the relations between them and their parishioners. The friends of religious liberty would not be deterred by the cry of rob bery and spoliation raised against them. That was a stale old cry, and bad been raised before over the Church rates, and over the Irish disestablishment and disendowment crusade. An end bad been put to the Irish Church, and the day was not far distant when an end would be put to the English Estab- lishment in Wales: (Loud applause.) If the proportion of the friends and opponents of religious equality was the same in England as it was in Wales, would the Establishment there last six months? No. Then why should it be tolerated in Wales ? (Renewed applause.) They bad it on the high authority of Mr Courtney that tithes were national property. Then, how in the name of common-sense could it be robbery for a nation, when it so decided, to devote its property to free education or some other secular purpose instead of maintaining the religion of an insignificant minority ? (Applause.) The cry of "Pity the poor Welsh parsons," raised by the Bishop of St. Asaph, was a feeble one. If the parson was suffering from poverty the remedy lay in his own bands. (Applause.) Nobody would sympathise with the Welsb parson in his self-im- posed and voluntaryjmartyrdom. (Applause.) Were the Church disestablished the present incumbents would undoubtedly be provided for; therefore, let them go to their friends. Lord Hartington and Mr Chamberlain, who expressed themselves ap- parently in favour of disestablishment, and ask them to advise the Government to bring in a disestablishment bill instead of the tithe coercion measure they proposed to introduce next session. (Loud applause.) That bill was only intended to stifle constitutional protest, and transfer the unpopu- larity of collecting from farmers to landlords, and could only lead to a lamentable aggravation of the present painful situation. The tithe agitation was now being prosecuted upon a logical basis, and he urged his audience to give it prac- tical support. (Applause.) At the outset the agitation was conducted on wrong lines. It was evidently absurd for a tenant to go to the parson and say, I am a Nonconformist," or I am opposed to State aid tu your religion, and, more- over, I regard the tithe as national propeity. I cannot, therefore, conscientiously pay you the whole tithe, but if you make a rebate of 10 per cent., I will pocket my scruples, and you shall pocket nine-tenths of the national property." That was an untenable positien. Nor was the claim for a rebate on the ground of agricultural depression a sound one in his opinion, inas- much as tithes came before rent, and any lednction that might be necessary ought to come out of rent. The reduction in tithe only helped the landlord, who was not entitled to it, and be viewed with some jealousy mere remission in the tithes which might prediudicially affect the annual value befpre it came again into the hands of the people. He dedrecated the scenes.^of dis- order and breaches of the peace which bad occurred at some of the tithe distraint meetings, and appealed to bis audience to set their faces Strongly against anything of that sort. There was nothing plucky in a number of people setting upon a bailiff. On the contrary, it was an act of great cowardice. Wales had a reputation for love of order that might be of the greatest assistance to ber in her politicallfuture. Let tbem see that it was not lowered by tne action of a few hot-headed youths, however great the provocation might be. It was wrong, and what was wrong could never be expedient. In conclusion, be urged those who were present to contribute towards the assistance of those who were tighting in the front of the battle of religions equality, not for themselves only, but for the whole of Wales. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr D. A. Thomas, the chairman, and the other speakers.

DR ENOCH DAVIES AT PONT. RHYDWEN. Dr Enoch Davies has jaat addressed a public toseting on behalf of the Farmers' Defence Fund at Pontrhydwen. A resolution of sympathy with the persecuted farmers was passed unanimously. The district was divided, and collectors appointed to solicit subscriptions. This neighbourhood is a stronghold of Liberalism in Mid-Glamorgan, and a Roodly sum is expected.

GLOVE-FIGHT AT CARDIFF. At the Stag and Houuds, Frederick-street, loft, on Tuesday night, a glove-tight took place, in which the principals were "Pawdey "McCarthy and Bob Wiltshire. Botb lada are well-known locally. "Pawdey," who has the reputation of being a "game 'un," is best known to fame through his having recently sparred in a six- round contest with Morgan Crowther, of Newport. Bob Wiltshire, an old hand at the game, once beat Sam Hughes, of Birmingham, in a glove-fight, for endurance, and was afterwards matched to Sight, in the "old stylte," Bob Dunly, of New. port. Owing to police interference and "hanky- oanky on the part of someone, the 24-feet ring tneounter did not come off. Since then Bob Oas been idle. It was the original intention of the promoters of last night's contest that Pawdy Should bava confronted "Oily John," a fouth much fancied by local pugi- listic circles. "Oily," however, declared off at the eleventh hour, and consequently "Pawdy" who ia brimful of fight, elected to take on Wilt- shire. The latter has a big pull in weight, height, reach, and experience, but the little U un" was so game that nothing but a fight to a finish would satisfy him. As is not unusual, however, "Mr Hawk" Weighed cut at tbe last moment, and those pri- marily responsible for the promotion of the con- teat got uadly left. As at first arranged, the contest should have taken place in the presence of 14 subscribers, but once a change 4ad o be made in Pawdey's opponent, Mr Hank "came out strong, and it need hardly be taid that when the men,and hourarrived Hank Succeeded in getting together a lot of rank out. siders. Under the eircumstancuo the leaders in vhe affair held alcof, and refrained from putting n an appearance. Mr Hank" thereupon lugsrested an adjournment to a room of his own selection at tbe aforesaid Stag and Hounds, and there a fight of some description took "place. No ring was fixed, and the whole business "from first to last was a complete "fiasco." -in the titst round Wiltshire, as if bent on knock- Jig his more youthful-looking opponent out, Went to work with real earnest, and when tima ivas called he appeared to be winning 'jasily. Once the men were up again, however, tawdey improved wonderfully, and when both -laen went to their corners, Wiltshire's chance Jeemed a bit less roseate. With the third round iuder weigh Pawdey set about bis man in a most determined fashion, and the lound closed by Wiltshire going down doming up again Wiltshire appeared very weak, nd Pawdey's seconds leudly advised him to go and win, odds at the same time being freely laid ¡l)U his chance. Encouraged by the shouta cf his friends, Fawdey commenced to use his right with great effect. Both men closed, and on the order, •• Break away," Wiltshire went down. A backer of Pawdey's cried, "Finish him off, Pawdey," and, unfortunately for Pawdey, be attempted to follow the advice, and struck his man Cries of foal were raised, and amidst a scene of great excitement the referee awarded the fight to Wiltshire. The loaer was by far the fresher look- iDg of the two at the close.

CADOXTON SCHOOL BOARD. THE NOMINATIONS. The following nominations were received on Monday, It the office of Mr A. J. Harris, clerk to the Board or Uuardians of the Cardiff Union, for the triennial election of the school h_ardfor the Inmen Districts of Cad ox ton and ^Jer^hyrdovan Dr IG. Neale, Mr J. Barstow, T John (Alerthynwvau), MrO. Jenkins, Rev *[• W. Mutthews, Rev G. LI. Wiilianas, Dr Tre- 1>. O'DonnelJ, Mr E. O. Evans, Mr E/F. «> ac*ioore, Captain Davies, Mr J. Loudoun. Mr Sd M*lorr,p- Mr J- Pric,e: ?■ R^ioson, 'houKhJor-Generai Lee.—Mr John Robinson, With,? noil»inated, doea not intend to Btand! «lection9*tRi,s wil1 have t0 bo in by. Friday» the taking place on the following day.

BEDWELLTY SCHOOL BOARD. of this board was he,d on J.P., in tbe chair.- is 1% 9* 51.—Mr M T board wa8 reP°rted to be £ 3,156 o'• M. Lewis moved, and Rev W. C"'ll'le;Li at''form "?Ued. managers be »ppo n ip ti^'T'l'ather Degen moved, and the Ke • ■ ughes seC0nde(i, a direct negative, wh'ch was cwr.ed._The resolution, £ fuMng person to tb Uuited iooa Band ,-g p t„nPuion permission to give gcientmc temperance lnctiirta to the children after schfooI^our«, Wa8 r08Cinded. —Upon the motion ot the Rev Charles •econded by Mr Robert Jones, a committee was appointed to conier with other school Vjoaras in West Monmouthshire as to the location of the location of the proposed school according to the Charity Commissioners in administering Wm Jones's cberity.—A committee was also appointed •o meet the Mertbyr and other boards witirregard ';0 the suggested truant school.

HARRIS, Merthyr, is noted all over Wales for »il Portraits and Photographs. 1043 V

THE LANDORE DEBENTURE DEED. IN RK LANDOBE .SIEMENS' STEEL COMPANY AND THE COMPANiiis AcTs.-In the Chancery Division of the Higu Court of Justice on Tuesday, before Mr Justice Chitty, the further hearing of the sum- mons relating to the above company was resumed. The summons, it will be' remembered, waa taken out by the trustees of a certain debenture deed, and it asked, notwithstanding an alleged solicitors' Hen,that the company, or the liquidator, or the solicitors might be ordered to deliver up certain deeds or that, alternatively, leave might be given to commence an action to recover the documents. Mr Byrne, Q.C., and Mr Maclaren supported the summons, which was opposed by Mr Romer, Q.C., and Mr Bardswell. The plaintiff's case was that by an inadvertence five plots of land had been omitted from the trustees of the debenture deed and counsel for the defendants submitted that the trustees of the debenture deeds in question in the matter were not entitled to possession of the documents until the solicitors' lien had been satisfied. Mr Romer having concluded the defendants' case, and Mr Byrne having replied upon the whole case, Mr Justice Chitty, in giving judgment, said this was a claim by the trustees ot the debenture holders for delivery to them of a deed of lease whereby a certain plot of land was leased to the company. The claim was resisted by the solicitor to the company, whoasserted that the lease had been lawfully in his possession since the deed was de- livered to the company, and he claimed a lien upon it in respect of the bills of C03tS. Prima facie, the lease being granted to the company, it was a company's lease, and the respondent on the summons was right. The trustees of the deed for the debenture holders said that the pro- property was comprised in their trust deed, which was dated 18'14, and that deed certainly did not comprise the lease, which was granted only in 1879. It was further argued by the counsel for the plaintiff that be had an equity against the land in question, therefore against the lease and against the parchment itself, and had a right to have the Jease delivered over to the trustees as part ef the security.—His Lordship proceeded to examine at length the arguments for the respondents, and said be held that there was nothing to induce him to come to the conclusion that the trustees for the debenture-holders had a right to the deed. He held, therefore, that the solicitor had succeeded in his lien.

A NEWPORT APPEAL. In the Queen's Bench Division on Tuesday, the case of Evans against tho Newport Urban Sani- tary Authority was heard before Mr Baron Huddleston and Mr Justice Stephen, sitting as a divisional court.-Mr Bosanquet, Q.C. and Mr Ram were counsel for the appellant, and Mr Macmorran was for the respondent.—Mr Ram explained that this wa3 a case stated by justices for the opinion of the court, and the question was whether a certain road called Clytha Park, within the borough of Newport, was a road which the urban authority had a right to call upon the owners of frontages to repair, within the 150th section of the Public Hnfllth Act, or whether the appellant. Mr Arthur Evans, as one of the frontagers, could maintain that the road was a highway, abd therefore repairable by the inhabitants at large. The justices found that the road in question was an ancient footpath or high- way but it had been altered, added to, and widened, and was, therefore, a new street and they accordingly adjudged that Mr Evans, as an owner of frontage.was liable to pay the amount claimed from him. When the matter came before Mr Justice Hawkins and Mr Justice Grantham some time ago, their lordships ordered it to go back in order that the magistrates might amend the case by stating what alterations, additions, and wideniugs had been effected, and that had how been done. He (the learned counsel) con- tended that as the road had been treated as an old road, repairable by the inhabitants at large, for the last forty years, it was not competent for the local authorities now to look upon it as a new road simply because it had been altered for pur- poses of public utility. Mr Macmorran urged that as the appellant did no dispute the apportionment of the expenses before the justices, he was too late to do so now. This road was in part a highway repairable by the inhabitants, and in part not, and the frontagers were only sought to be charged in respect to the parts which had been added to the road, and with which the urban authority undoubtedly had power to deal.-Mr Baron Huddleston, in delivering judgment, considered it was perfectly clear that the magistrates were right in the order which they made.—Mr Justice Stephen concur- ring, the appeal was dismissed with costs, leave to appeal being refused.

GOLD MINING IN WALES. In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, on Tuesday morning-before Mr Justice Field and Mr Justice Manisty, sitting as a divisional court-the case of the North Wales Gold Exploration Company (Limited) v. Seaver came on for hearing, Mr H. J. Tindal Atkinson was counsel for the plaintiff company, while the defendant was represented by Mr Geo. F. Witt.—Mr Witt said this motion was to set aside the service of a writ which was served on the 16th of October on Mr Riccard Seaver as the member of the partnership or firm of Seaver and Co. Previously to that, in August, an appearance had been entered by Mr Seaver's solicitor on his behalf as an individual, and also on behalf of a company, who were also defendants, Mr Seaver had filed an affidavit saying there was no such company at all as Seaver and Co., and be was not a member of any such company. Mr Justice Field He may carry on business under such a name. Mr Witt said there was no such firm, and Mr Seaver didn't belong to such a firm. Mr Justice Maniaty Has he never used the title ? Mr Witt: No. Mr Atkinson On every page of the agreement on which we are suing are the words "R. Seaver and Company." Mr Justice Manisty: What is the cause of action ? Mr Witt: This is the endorsement on the writ:—" Plaintiffs' claim is against the defendants for £20,000 damages for-breach of contract, dated 10th of May, 1888, made between plaintiffs and defendants." Mr Server bad no objection to appear personally, but he did not belong to any firm. Mr Justice Mauisty How can you say that when here is a letter from Seaver, in which he says," Johnson and Co. will accept service for me and my firm 1" Mr Witt said he had not seen that letter. It was only a technical rule of French law that Seaver's name appeared in the form of R. Seaver and Co, The court dismissed the motion, the costs to be those of the plaintiff company in any event.

"IDUNA" AT THE NEW THEATRE. On Monday evening, at the New Theatre, Swansea, by arrangement with the Behrend Opera Company (Limited), was produced, after its successful introduction at Manchester last week, A. H. Behrend's now light opera, Iduna, the libretto of which is by the late Hugh Conway. The opera was conducted by the composer, and represented by a talented company specially organised. The dresses were by Worth. There is a refinement about Iduna not always present in comic opera, and throughout the music is tuneful and pretty. Some of the situations are very funny. King Almeric 1. has a son (Prince Philip) and a daughter (Iduna). Prince Philip, accompanied by a geutleman of the court (Count Ferdinand), has been sent away for educational purposes, and by the express order of the King the education of the Prince and his compauion was not to includo the society of ladies or of any knowledge of the gentler sex. This singular order appears to have been carried out, as on the returu of tbe Prince and hiR frielld to Ccurt they were ignorant of such influences as adorn society generally. As a further bar to the prince's contact with the fairer portion of the fair sex, the King caused by proclamation all ladies under the age of 55 to bo bauished from the court at the time of the arrival of the Prince. This brings about in the first act an intrigue between the Lord Chamberlain (Fintac} and six very un- attractive duchesses, two of whom, the Duchess Godiva and the Duchess Grizzle, bribe his lord- ship very considerably for the first introduction to the Prince and his friend. A counter plot is got up by the Princess Iduna and her friend, Lady Rosamond, who have overheard the conspiracy between Fintao and the duchesses, and the whole plot of the opera binges on these circumstances. King Almeric (Mr TomPoulton) is a very eccentric and witty monarch. The Lord Chamberlain Fintao (Mr Mat Robson) is comical to a degree. The principal artistes are Prince Philip (Mr Fred Wood), who possesses a rich light tenor voice, which was, unfortunately, rather interfered with on this occasion by the presence of Swansea copper smoke; Count Ferdinand (Mr Arthur Marcel), baritone Princess Iduna (Miss Ethel MoAlpin), soptano, who is a charming songstress, as is also Lady Rosamond (Miss Ida Liston), contralto. The reception of the opera of Iduna in Wales was such as to warrant the composers to anticipate a successful run for it. The dresses of the court ladies and those in the ballot were good, and by no means loud or objectionable.

DYSON'S DIORAMA AND ALPINE- CHOIR. This entertainment is now on a visit to Swan- sea. On Monday night the subject was Pic- turesque Wales." The Albert Hall was full in every part, and the interest in the proceedings never flagged for an instant. There was no in- terval, pictures and music, with variations in the form of a recitation and a sketch, following each other immediately. The admirable fidelity of the pictures was such as to evoke frequent cheers, and the pleasing and informing manner in which the guide, Mr Dyson himself, described the scenes added not a little to the evening's enjoy- ment, The subjects are changed nightly.

ROUGH ON WASPS. A farmer named T. C. Hiatt writes to the Stratford on Avon Bsvold I am sending you a Statement of the wasps I have caught in bottles dressed with hot water and sugar, cider, and beer, with treacle rubbed inside the neck. The parishes I caught them in areMickleton, Quinton, Aston-aub-Edge, and Long Marston, at my farms. The number destroyed at these places was 21,170. The gardener at Quinton House killed 400 one afternoon in our hothouse with a bat. We have destroyed 10 nests besides.

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SWANSEA. USBAN SANITARY DISTRICT VITAL STATISTICS. For the week ending November 2. 1889.— Births registered, 51; annual rate per 1,000, 33'9; deaths registered, 28; annual rate per 1,000, DAVES. Medical Officer of Health. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the Swansea Auxiliary was held on Monday evening, Mr F. S. Bishop pre- siding. The annuAl report showed a very satis- factory state of things, increased interest being shown in the society, and larger contributions being forthcoming. In the course of the pro- ceedings, Canons Gauntlett and Smith, and the Rev. W. Williams and Cynddylan Jones spoke. THE HOSPITAL.—The secretary begs leave, with best thanks, to acknowledge the receipt of five guineas, a donation from the Swansea police force, per Captain Colquhoun; and j31 15s 61 from workmen in the employ of the Atlantic Patent Fuel Company.

LLANELLY. LOCAL BOARD.—At the monthly meeting of the Llaneily Local Board on Tuesday, the chairman (Mr Joseph Mayberry) was appointed a governor of Cardiff University College. A committee was appointed to consider the application for a licence on the part of the Llaneily Electric Lighting Company. RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—^The annual meeting of the Llaneily Volunteers was held at the Town- ball on Monday night, when the prizes won at the recent shooting competition were distributed. The Mayor referred to the continued progress made by the club, and presented Corporal W. T. Davies with the bronze medal of the County Rifla Association. The usual complimentary votes were passed. LLANELLY HOSPITAL.—The annual meeting of subscribers of the Llaneily Hospital was held on Monday, Mr Rowland Maclaran in the chair. The report showed that the finances were in a satisfactory condition. The receipts included various donations, especially a sum of £300 from the committee of the Llaneily Musical Festival, for which best thanks were accorded. The balance at present to the credit of the hospital was £323 odd, of which sum £200 had been placed upon deposit, leaving a balance to the credit of the general account of £123. This amount will be nearly absorbed in painting and cleaning; but they trust the income will be such as to render touching the amount now on deposit unnecessary. There were 67 patients admitted during the year number in the hospital at the commencement of the year, 14 total, 81. Of these there were discharged cured, 45 relieved, 19 died 3; remaining in the hospital, 14.—The question of extending the male ward will, ere long, have to be considered. The committee for the ensuing year was appointed. Mr Jennings was re-elected hon. sec., and the usual vote of thanks was passed.

ABERYSTWYTH. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the council was held on Tuesday, Mr C. K. Williams, mayor, presiding. Among other minor matters, the Public Works Committee recommended the expenditure of £3,608 17s 6d on footpaths within the borough, and that the council should apply to the Local Government Board for their assent to borrow the nces8ary Rum, and spread the repayment over a period of 30 years.—The matter was allowed to stand over until a future meet ng, in order that other portions of the town might be included in the estimate.

PEMBROKE. PRESENTATION TO A CLERGYMAN.—-On Monday afternoon a Jare number of parishioners and others assembled in St. Mary's Schoolroom to present the Rev Wm. Jones, who lately officiated as vicar of the parish, and the Misses Jones (his sisters) with a token of their regard. Col. Saurin presided. The presentations took the form of a handsome silver salver, with a suitable inscription to Mr Jones, and a set of hair-brushes and a stationery cabinet to the Misses Jones (two). Col. Saurin, Dr Morison, and others delivered appropriate speeches all bore testimony to the great service the Rev Mr Jones had effected in his parish, and special reference was made to his liberality to the poor.—The Rev D. Jenkins, late of Aberystwyth, the newly-appointed vicar, was present. The presentations w6re cordially ac- knowledged.

ABERAVON. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The annual musical festival of the Independents of Aberavon and Taibach was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, Aberavon, on Monday. Mr D. Lewis, Brynam- man, was the conductor. The singing was excellent.

ABERKENFIG. MINERS' MEETING.—A largely-attended meeting of colliers was held on Monday night for the pur- pose of hearing an address on the claims of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Miners'Federa- tion from Mr David Williams (Dswi Haulwen). Rev E. Thomas presided. Mr Williams, on rising, was warmly received. He dealt at length on general mining topics, urging the men through- out the Vale of Glamorgan, Maesteg, and Garw Valleys to form in one district, and to meet monthly, as was the case with the Rhondda and Aberdare districts. He dealt exhaustively with the question of unionism, and urged upon the men the necessity of joining the federation. A vote of thanks to the speaker aud chairman closed the proceedings.

MERTHYR. LECTURE.—On Monday night, the Rev D. G. Williams, formerly minister of Salem, and now of Ferndale, delivered bis popular lecture at Salsm on "Tho Arab." The chair was taken by Mr U. Herbert James. THE SUNDAY EVENING CONCERTS. — It is intended to relieve the programme of brass band music at the Drill-hall next Sunday evening by several vocal selections.

ABERGAVENNY. HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. —A general meeting of the members of tue above association was held at the Angel Hotel, on Tuesday, when Mr Evan David, of Llansant- fread, was unanimously voted to the chair.—The secretary (Mr James Sfraker) submitted the accounts for the past year, which showed a deficit of j39 10s 7d, as against JE47 108 7d last year.— The Chairman said this was a very satisfactory state of things.—The prizes were awarded for the roots and green crops. The date of next year's exhibition was deferred for the deoision of a committee, who should be recommended to fix some day in September next, with a view to the convenience of the members of the polo club, who were great supporters of the horse show, and, as a rule, held their matches in the same week as tbat in which the horse show was held.—Mr Straker said he would give five guineas as a prize for the best general root crop next year.—Mr Charles Knight, of the Golden Lion, and Mr Evan Jones, of Mardy Park, spoke in favour of a trial of sheep dogs being held in connection with the agricultural show, and promised j65 each by way of prizas.—The_ date of the trial was referred to the committee.— Mr John Prichard, Angel Hotel, stated that Mr Gordon Canning, late of Maindiff Court, Abergavenny, and preseut master of the Ledbury hounds, had expressed his willingness to give £10 as a special jumping prize for hunters if the committee would make such arrangements as to avoid the necessity of the valuable hunters in class 4 being pnt at such jumps as were not fit or reasonable for hunters from grass to be called upon to do,—Several new members joined the association.

AMMANFORD. "THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT."—Mr W. Abra- ham, M.P., paid a visit to this place on Tuesday, and in the evening delivered his interesting lecture on "The British Parliament." The people were delighted with the subject, and thoroughly enjoyed the lecture. The chair was ably filled by Mr Ivor Morris, of Brynbyfryd.

CHEPSTOW. AN INNKEEPER'S ADMINISTRATION ORDER,— Charles Mallard, formerly innkeeper, of Lydney, applied at the Chepstow county-courc 011 Monday for an administration order, declaring his debts to be under £50. namely, JS49 Is 2id. Mallard said that he was now working as a labourer, and offered to pay 5" a month. His Honour made an order for 10s a month. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, when the principal business was tbe appointment of a town surveyor and in- spector ot nuisances in the room of Mr R. Thorn. For the appointment, which is worth £100 a year, there were 68 applicants, of whom three were selected to appear before the Board that evening, viz. Messrs Arthur Lewis, Aldring- tou, Brighton; George Lightfoot, Cardiff; a.td J. fl. Atkins, Newport. Mr Lewia said he was not aware of the terms, as he was only informed of the vacancy by a friend, and he was not inclined to take the appointment at £100. Ti e matter then rested between Messrs Lightfoot and Mr Atkins. Mr Atkins was declared elected, he haviug received six votes to five for Mr Lightfoot.

GMONMOUTH. OPENING OF THE NKWIORGAN AT ROLLS' HALL. —The splendid new organ built by Mr Sweetlandj organ builder, of Bath, was successfully opened in the Hall on Tuesday, in presence of a large and fashionable audience. Mr F. Kendrick Pyue, organist of Manchester Cathedral and Town-hall, presided at the organ. The instrument is admirably suited to the spacious hall, and was built by order of Mr J. Allan Rolls, who presented the ball as a Jubilee gift to the borough, but Sir George Elliot, Bart., member for the Monmouth Boroughs, contributed £100, and several local gentlemen smaller sums. There were two recitals. The hall was fairly filled on each occasion. The organist was repeatedly applauded during the performance. The proceeds are to be banded over to the gymnasium fund.

NEWPORT. SUDDEN DEATH.—Early on Taesday morning a labourer named William Blair, lodging at a house in KingVparade, Newport, died suddenly. SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON BOARD SHIP.—On Tues- day afternoon, as William Ferrity, a seaman on board the brigantine Ellen Sutuon, lying in the Old Dock, was aloft scraping the mainmast, the rope which assisted to suspend him suddenly broke, and Ferrity fell a considerable distance on to the deck, severely injuring himself. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and con- veyed to the infirmary, where it is not expected that be will survive. ACCIDENT WITH A REVOLVER,—On Mon- day evening a youth named George James, the son of a Newport coal trimmer, was endeavouring to dispose of a revolver. The customer, before purchasing, wished to have ocular proof that the weapon was in good working order, and for the purpose of satisfying the buyers James loaded it and pullod the trigger, when by mischance the bullet entered his thigh. The injured lad was removed to the Newport Infirmary, where the house Burgeon tried to extract the bullet, but without ouccess, and the youth is detained in the institution.

CARDIFF. I ROATH-BOAD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—A free lecture will be delivered to-n ght at this place I by Professor Barbier. For particulars see adver- tisement. CHILD KILLED.-On Tuesday a fatal accident occurred in Grangetown, a child two years old, son of Mr Burford, of North-street, being run over by a milk-cart, and dying almost imme- diiitely.

) SWANSEA. THE WOMAN AND THE POLICEMAN.-At the police-court on Tuesday—before Messrs J. C. Fowler, W. Stone, and D. Jones — Emma McGwyer was charged with beiDg drunk and disorderly in Welcome-lane the previous night.— The prisoner said she was assaulted by P.C. Bowen, who, in arresting her, kicked her on the neck while on the ground.—The constable denied the assault, while P.C. Tricker said when the wonjan arrived at the station she was beastly drunk her neck was swollen, but she made no complaint against the officer.-The magistrates decided to adjourn the case for further evidence.

A ABERDARE. CCAL STEALING AT CWMBACH.—Ou Tusp:day- before Mr North, Mr Rhys, Mr D. P. Davies, Dr Davies, and Mr David Davies-E van Prit- chard. an elderly man, whose occupation is that of a platelayer, was summoned for stealing 4Qlbs. weight of coal, belonging to Mr Jame- Lewis. Defehdant was fined Ll, or in default 14 days' Imprisonment; SISEKT DISORDEULINESS.At the conclusion of sonsa eases of disorderly conduct Mr Rhys said obstruction in the streets must be put a stop to. On Mond-ay.,tlie streets were almost impassable men were standing abcut on the pavements and made no attempt to get out of the way. He wished to call the attention of the police to the matter, with a view to the streets being kept as clear-as possible. NON-MAINTENANCE.—Rev Thomas Thomas, Walthamstow, and Howell and Griffith Thomas, colliers, Cwmbach, were summoned for the non maintenance of their father, an old man of 77 years of age, who has latterly been in receipt of 5s a week out-relief.-Mr F. T. James appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Rhys, Pontypridd, appeared for Howell and Griffith.-It was agreed to adjourn the case, as desired by Mr Rhys, for a fortnight, further enquiries to be made. CHARGE OF THRFT.—James James was charged with stealing six bagatelle ball# from the Church Reading-rooms, Cwmbach. The case was ad- journed, the accused denying the offence. ROBBING A SOLDIER FROM NEWPORT.—Cathe- rine Collins and Catherine Jenkins were charged with stealing 33i belonging to George Lane, a gunner in the Royal Artillery, on furlough from Newport, on the 1st inst. The parties named and another man had visited se\eral public- houses, and the money was missed by prosecutor in the Crown Inn. Prisoners were received in custody at Pontypridd by P.C. Thomas Stephens. -Collins said she picked up a sovereign.—She had been repeatedly in trouble, and she was seat to gaol for two months with hard labour Jen- kins was discharged.

CHEPSTOW. A CAUTION TO CARD PLAYERS.— 0<I Monday— before Messrs Henry Ciay, Godfrey Ssys, James Evans, E. J. Lowe, Hugh Lowe, and Hastings Clay, and Major Cowburn—Thomas Jones, William Atkins, James Atkins, James Worgan, Thomas Wyatt, and John Chard were each charged with gaming with cards and coin at Chepstow, on the 27th of October. The bench gave Chard the benefit of "the doubt" in the case, but fined each of the other defendants 2s 6d and 5 costs. POACHING. John Griffiths, charged with aiding and abetting one James Ashton, who bad been spen to come from lands in pursuit of conies at C ildicot, 011 the 6LU of October, was fiued 20 and 9s 6d costs.

TREDEGAR. PEAR STEALING.—On Tuesday-befora Rev John Griffiths and Mr J. Colquhoun-Williim Morris (10), William James Weech (10), Ttioinai; John Jones (8), and Georga Powell (8), charged on remand with stealing a quantity of pears, the property of Wm. Roberts, from the market-place at Tredegar, on 30di ult., were ordered to be locked up for one day and receive six strokes with the birch rod. A VIOLENT BLACKGUARD. John German Lewis and Thomas Gorman Lewis, the elder being a well-known character, were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Ebbw Vale on the previous night. They were also charged with assaulting P.S. Kendal and P.C. Hatherall the same night.—The Bench said German Lewis's record showed that he was a terror to the neigh- bourhood, and he was sent to Usk for one month's hard labour. Thomas was sent for 14 days' bard labour. REFUSING TO QUIT.-Gwilym Hughes and William two colliers, were charged with being drunk and refusing to quit tlii Tredegar Arms Hotel, Now Tredegar, on the 14th ultimo. —Hughes was fiued 20it and Harris 10s or seven days.

CARDIFF. SHOP iloitbxry IN BUTM-STRERT. Jamea Dumi |48),wi s charged at the Cardiff police-court on Tuesday with having stolen four shirts from the shop door of Messrs Lewis and Co., 290, Bute-street, yesterday. Prisoner snatched the shirts add made off, but was followed and captured by Messrs Lewis's manager, who gave him into custody. Evidence having been given, Dr Payne commented upon the prac- tice ot having goods in a position to tempt persons to steal, and stated that if the case had been remitted to the quarter sessions he should have instructed the clerk not to allow prosecutors' costs. -Prisoner, who elected to be dealt with summarily, was committed for 14 days. HER NINTH APPEARANCE.-Joanna Donovan (21) was brought up at Cardiff police-conrt this inorning to answer a charge of having been drunk and disorderly in Bute-street last evening: and also with assaulting Police-constable Burke, who arrested her. This was her ninth appearance, the last sentence having been 14 days' imprisonment for drunken and disorderly conduct. The present charge hav- ing been proved, she was sent to gaol for 21 days. THEFT FROM THE TAFF VALE RAILWAY STATION. John Stephens (40) pleaded not guilty to a charge of having stolen a pair of trousers, the property of Arthur Sanders, from the Taff Vale Railway Station yesterday. Prosecutor stated that be had the trousers in a parcel, which he left on a seat in the station while he went outside. When be returned the parcel was gone. Prisoner was afterwards found in a railway carriage with the trousers in his possession, the parcel having been opened and the trousers placed under his coat, Prisoner's defence was that be bought the goods on the platform. He was sent to prison for 14 days.

PROPOSED RADICAL CLUB FOR CARDIFF. A meeting of persons favourable to the for- mation of a Radical Club for Cardiff was hold J and after discussion, Mr Brookin of Miskin-street, was choseu secretary. Six of those present were deputed to select premises and draw up rules. It is stated that a large number of names have already been given in.

THE NEW MAYOR OF COWBR1DGE. Alderman William A. James will be the mayor of Oowbridge for the ensuing year, in the place of Alderman Thomas Rees, who bus filled the office for two years in succession. Alderman James is an advanced Radical.

ADJUDICATIONS, &0. [FROM TUESDAY NIGHTS "LONDON GA5JETTE."] RECEIVING ORDERS. John Thomas, Chapel-street, Pontypridd, butter mer- chant. Leonard John Baugh, Llanymynech, Montgomeryshire, innkeeper. FIRST MEETINGS AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. Llewellyn Bey non, formerly Brymnawr, Brecon, now Maidy-ierrace, Merthyr Tydfil, late innkeeper, now commission agent. First meeting, November lith at 2 p.m., at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr. Public examination, November 18th, at 4 p.m., at the Court- house, Merthyr Tydtil. Thomas Davies, Penn-street, Treh arris, collier. First me eting, November 14th, at 3 p.m., at the Official Ueceivers, Merthyr. Public examination, November 18th, at 3 p.m., at the Court-house, Merthyr. William Rowlands, of Brithdir, in Gelligaer, Glamor. fanshire, collier. First meeting, November 14,b at 2.30 p.m., at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr. ic examination, November 18ch, at 3 p.m., at the Court. house, Merthyr. ADJUDICATIONS. Edward Roberts, Penygare-terrace, Kidwelly, Carmar. thenshire, boot dealer and grocer. John Thomas, Chapel-street, Pontypridd, butter mer. chant. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Robert Nicholl Byass and Arthur Byass, trading as Robert B. Byass and Company at Port Talbot, tin- plate manufacturers, steel manufacturers, colliery owners, and coal masters; also trading as the Matosel Tin-plate Company at Aberavon, and tin- plate workers, A. Byass retires. 1 Matosel Tin-plate Company at Aberavon, and tin- plate workers, A. Byass retires.

Mademoiselle Aurora Dudevant, is about to (be married to a painter—M. Laatb. The bride elect's father, M. Maurice Sand. died some months ago. Mdlle. Dudevant, who bears the full narap ot her illustrious grandmother, is also remarkably like "George Sand" in appearance. FENNBLL for Sardines.—Newport and Cardiff. „ 8731 Hbw's your Liver? Bad! So waa mine nutil I took Anthony s Liverine, 2s 3d and 4s. 39, St Mary street, Cardiff 6463 THE DRINK Of THK SEAsoN. -Beckett's Win. twine (registered). The best non-alcoholic substitute for Brandy. Stimulant, and stomachic. W. Beckett, Haywood, Manchester. Served hot or cold at Res. taurants, Coffee Taverns, Ac. 8534 Ep.ps's COCOA. -GRATICFUL AND COMFORTING.— By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and V a careful application of the fine properties of well- selected COCOA, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage n hich may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to re- sist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wher- ever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.CiW Service Gazette.-Made simply with boiling water or T So „ on'y in Packets, by Grocers, labelled— JAMES KFPS & Co.. Homoeopathic Chemists, Lon- don.—Also makers of Epps's Afternoon Chocolate Essence. 8693 <

ANTICIPATIONS. The Lincoln Meeting was brought to an end to-day in pleasant weather, whilst the attendance showed a slight improvement on that of the opening afternoon. The Autumn Handicap was won by Faiiow Chat, who started in equal de- mand with Jack Frost, while the Welbeck Stakes went to Roberto, who, though not so well backed as Shimmer, carried a good deal of money. To- morrow, at Liverpool, I shall vote as under Wednesday Plate-LoRD DOUGLAS. November Hurdle HIbCiiCaP- GONFALON or QUEEN'S HERALD. Knowsley Nursery-GAItTER or GOLD Wises. Croxtetb CUp-CASTLENOCK or HARPAGON. Westmorland Plate—FOREST DANCKR. Duchy Plate-DAUNTLESS. County Stand Plate—RINGLET or DAISY WREATH Tuesday Night. VIGILANT.

LINCOLN AUTUMN MEETING. LINCOLN, TUESDAY. 1 30 -The HAINTON SELLING PL AO of 10a sovs weight for age selling and other allowances. A bout a mile Baron C de Tuyll's Zelia. 2y 7st 41b. „ ..Mullen 1 Mr Marshall's Old Coin, 2y 7st 101b„ White 2 Air T Green's Lente, 3y 9st 101b Weldon 3 Mr Burton's Decorum, 3y 9at 61b J Woodburu 0 Winner trained by T Leader, Newnmrket. Bettiug-b to 4 avst Old Coin. 11 to 4 each ast Zelia and Lente. and 6 to 1 agst Decorum Lento made the running from 2elia and Olil Coin, with Decoruno lying off until half way up the straight, where Lente was beaten and for a short distance Old Coin showed in front, but he quickly gave way to Zelia. who won cleverly by three-parts of a length two lengths separated the second and third, and a neck the third and fourih. The winner was sold to Mr W Mar- shall for 240 guineas, 2 0—The WKLBECK STAKES (a high-weight handi- cap) of 200 sovs the second receives 20 sovs out of tbe stakes About six furlongs. Mr J Dawson's ltoberto, 3y 6st 7lb ..Blake 1 Mr E Williams's Miss Dollar, 3y 7st 121b .Calder 2 General Williams's Shimmer. 5y ost 41b (car 8st 5ib) T Weldon 3 Lord Dudley's Monsieur de Paris, a 9-st 31b ..Watts 0 Mr vveigheli's Lintborpe, 4y 8st bib MorgAii 0 Mr Jennings's, Father Confessor, 4y 8st 6ib J Woodburn 0 Mr Vyner's Spearmint, 5y 8st 21b Pagan 0 Lord Hastings's Maiden Belle. 4y 8st G Barrett 0 Mr B Maple < Hugo. by 7st 10111 T Loates 0 Mr E P Wilson's ,yston, aped 7st 41b Ailsopp 0 Mr Waugh'.s Teviot, 3y 6st 161b (all 5ib)..E Kenyan 0 Mr Charlton's Treasurer, 4y 7st Mullen 0 Mr Uuole's Withernam, 3y 6st 12111 v Peake 0 Winner trained by owner. BetLing-ll to 2 agst Shimmer,100 Lo 14 agst Roberto 8 to 1 each agst Monsieur de Paris and Hugo, 9 to 1 each agst Father Confessor, Maiden Belle, and Miss Dollar, 10 to leach agst Syston and Lintborpe, 103 to 8 ag-it Treasurer, and 100 to 7 agst Withernam. Roberto, in the centre of the course, jumped off in front and made the running from Father Confessor and Miss Dollar, with Shimmer, Linthorpe, and Tevio the most prominent of the others for half the journey, when Koberto increased his lead, and, making all the running, won very easily by two lengths a head only between the second and third. Father Confessor was fourth, Teviot fifth, Linthorpe, Treasurer, and Hugo next, the last three being Maiden Belle, Mons. de J'aris, and Withernam. 2 30-The SKLLING NURSERY HANDICAP of 100 guineas, for two year olds the winner to be sold for 60sovs. Five furlongs. Mr J Cannon's Orange Peel, 7st 121b T Loates 1 Mr Burrell's Southern Cross, 8st C Loates 2 Mr B Willyams's hrbury, 7st 121b j Woodburn 3 Mr C Archer's Lady Grac. st 71b Barrett 0 Mr J Moore's At Last, 8st 51b Mullen 0 Mr Collins s Maid of All Work, 7st 111b (aU bib) A BHis 0 Mr 'f Green's Garter Blue, 8st lib Fagan 0 Mr J Dawson's Maid of Honour, 7st 71b (all 51bj E Bowen 0 Mr Nickson's Gibraltar II, 7st 91b Callings 0 Mr Heathcote's Shardeloes 7,t 81b W Green 0 Winner trained by J Cannon, Newmarket. Betting—5 to 4agst Orange Peel,3 to 1 ayst Marbury, 10 to 1 a;>t Lady Grace, 100 to 8 agst At Last, 100 to 7 agst Garter Bluo, and 20 to 1 each agst Southern Cross, Maill of llonour, and Gibraltar II. Southern Cross cut out the work from Maid of All Work and Orange Peel, with Marbury lying next, just in front of Gibraltar It. and Lady Grace. They ran in this order uutil a quarter of a miie from home, where Orange Peel drew to the front, and, stalling off in turn resolute challenges from Southern Cross and Marbury opposite the stand, won by three-parts of a length: the same distance between the second and third. Maid of All Work was fourth, Gibraltar II. fifth, and Maid of Honour next. The winner was bought in for 110 guineas. Mr T Green claimed Marbury for Mr Simon. 5 O-The BLANKNEY NURSERY HANDICAP of 200 sovs, for two year olds; winners extra. Five fur- longs 14n yarus. Mr J Smith's Wild Berry, 7st 61b (car. 7st SJb) „ G Barrett 1 Mr H W Cooper's Tbimbleby, 7st 6lb.J Woodburn 2 Sir It Jaidme's c by Ishmael—Princess Jvatinka, bst bib W Wood 3 Duke of Portland's Uiva, 8st 121b Barrett 0 Mr Sibary'3 Parsimonious, 8st 41b Calder 0 Lord Penrhyn's Sweet Ellen, 7st 81b Pugh 0 Mr T Leader's Elissa (late sally), 7st 61b All.t)pp 0 Mr Charlton's Arcanus, 7st 31b Mullen 0 Mr Hawker's Red EaI, 7st 31b Z Loates 0 Mr Marshall's Amazon, 6st 61b (all bib) Widdowfield 0 Mr Taylor-bharpe's Dagmar, 6st 51b K Pease 0 Winner trained by Archer, Newmarket. Betting-b to 2 agst Red Eagle, 3 to 1 agst Wild. berry, 11 to 2 agst Tbimbleby, itju to 12 agst Princess ■ Katmka colt, 10 to 1 each agst Ulva. and Parsimonious and 100 to 6 agst Sweet Ellen. Tbimbleby, on the left, jumped off in front and made strong running from Parsimonious and W'i d B rry with Red Eagle and the Princess Katinka colt lying' next, to the distance, where Red Eagle was in trouble and Wild Berry, taking second place, drew away from Tbimbleby in the last 150 yards and won by three. parts of a leijgth a bad third. Parsimonious was fourth. Sweet Ellen fifth, Red Eagle next, and Arca- nus last, 3 30—The LINCOLN AUTUMN HANDICAP of 200 SOys. a.dded to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for starters winners extra. About a mile and a half. Mr Vyner's Fallow Chat, 4y 7st 71b W Piatt 1 Mr J Burton's Barmecide, 3y 6sc 21b all 51b) Green 2 Lord Penrhyn's Curraghniore, 3y Yst 41b Pugh 3 Mr Sassoon's Theodore, by 8st i2ib F Uarrett 0 Mr Gooch's Jack Frost, 3y 7st 71b T Loates 0 Lord Feversham's Prospective, 3y 6st 71b.. W Wood 0 Mr Browning's Cabal, oy 6st 31b Falloon 0 Winner trained by Osbornes, Middleham. Betting-5 to 2 each agst Fallow Chat and Jack Frost. 7 to 1 each agst Theodore, Curraghinore and Barmecide, 8 to 1 agst Prospective, and :0 to 1 agst Cabal. When the flag feil Prospective reared up and was left at the post. Cabal made the running from Jack Frost Curraghmore, and Fallow Chat, with Theodore in the rear. Passing the wile post Curraghmore took second place to Cabal, and the pair went on from Jack Frost and Fallow "Chat, with Barmecide lying next, and Theodore still last. Rounding the bend the two leaders ran wide, and Fallow Chat came into the straight in advance Of Jack Frost, with Barmecide, drawing up, next. Below the distance BarmeciUe took second place, but failed to reach Fallow Chat, v ho won by three lengths a bad third. Jack Frost was fourth, and Theodore last.* 4 0-The ELSIIAM WELTER HANDICAP of 100 guineas winners extra. About a mile. Mr Abington's Snaplock, 3y lOt 91b Watts 1 Mr Green's Domina. Sylva, 6y list llb Weli'.on 2 Baron de Tuyll's Traudle Hill, 3y 9st 12ib Robinson 0 Winner trained by Morton, Newmarket. Betting-5 to 4 on Snaplock, 2 to 1 agst Domina Sylva, and 5 to 1 agst Trundle Hill. The favourite waited on Domina Sylva for lialf the distance. when he drew to the front arid Willi bv two lengths a. bad third. BETTING ON THE COURSE. LIVERPOOL CUP, 5 to 1 agst King MonnuHuh (t) 5 to 1 Clarihelle (t and o) 7 to 1 — Quartus (t and o) 100 to 12 — Theosephist (t and 0) 9 to I-Pitraela, (t) 100 to 8 — Netheravon (t) 500 to 35 Tommy Tittlemouae (t) 100 to 6 — Vasistas (t and o) 2\.1 to 1 — liobin Hood (t and 0) W. Wood, who rode Prospective in the Autumn Han dicap, was reported by the starter to the stewards, for deliberately pulling up his horse without excuse, and refusing to move when the fiag full. The stewards severely reprimanded Wood, and cautioned him as to his future conduct. White, who has not been seen in the saddle since his accident at Warwick, a fortnight ago, resumed riding at Lincoln to-day, and he had an unsuccessful mount on Old Coin in the Hamtoii Selling Plate.

THE OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. LINCOLN MEETING. RACK. WINNER PRTCIt Ilainton Plate Zelift 11 to 4 agst Welbeck Stakes. Koberto 100 to 14 agst Selling Nuisery Orange Peel. 5 to 4 sgst Blankney Nursery Wild Berry 3 to 1 agst Autumn Handicap.. Fallow Chat b to 2 agst Elsham Welter Snaplock b to 4 on The above prices are identical with those publishe t iu the Racing Calendar" by Messrs Weatherby.

LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING TO-DAY'S RACING. ORDER OF RUNNING.—Hurdle Handicap, 1; Crox- teth Cup, 1,30 Wednesday Plate, 2 Knowsley Nur- sery, 2 30 Westmoreland Welter, 3 County Stand 3.3(J; Duchy Plate, 4. EtffRIES. WEDNESDAY PLATE -'fO"ch-Me-Not, Aldershot, Lord Douglas, Fitz-Eustace, Father Ambrose, Beggar My Neighbour. SCRATCHINGS. Knowsley Nursery-Phtutassie. Glitter, St Peter, Royal Stuart, Hestia. Dowue Nursery—Glitter, St Peter, Phantassie. Bickerstaffe Stakes—Minthe. Liverpool Nursery—Ornatus. Liverpool Hurdle-Lal Brough. All Liverpool engagements—Faust, Assessor, Duncraggan, Yorksbireman, Reflection. All Nurseries at Liverpool-P ortia. Croxtetb Cup-Bintield, Cigar Light, Carnival. ARRIVALS.—The following horset have arrived :— Taxus, Indian Summer, Waterfall, Magua, Garter, Forest Dancer, Lord Douglas, Partisan, Alec, Ringlet, San Marino, Antibes, Devilfish, Juggler,; George, Low- land, Gannet, King of Diamonds. Dog Rose. Aureoline, Mrs Stirling. Cherry Bounce, Palmiste, Spring Cup, Rookdale, Carrick, Castlenock, Westminster, Touch- me-Not, Constellation, Carnival, Fringe, Albertus, Beggar My Neighbour, Daisy Wreath, Bellona. Pre- sent Alms, Bellona, Abeyanca, Whitehall, Quakeress, Beanfeast, Lord Marmion, Dauntless, Frank Patros, Macpherson, Charles Martel, Duart, St Benedict, Fitz-Eustace, Heath Bird filly. Magic, Tortoise, Pra Diavolo, Castilian, Roseus, Kaglesham, Harpagon, Sea Song, Vasistas, The Imp, Upset, Gold Wings, Erica, Coolsbannagb, Julia, Theonhilus, Theosophist, Gon- falon, Maynooth, Bother ham, Frapotel, St Crispin, Carabiuier, Columbine colt, Reve d'Or, Nuncio, Ketta, Aldershot, Battle Royal, Emperor, Sapienta, Citadel.

SCRATCHINGS. Liverpool Autumn Cup-Theophilas, Zanzibar, and Antibes (the fast two named by telegram). Liverpool Nursery-Oruatus and StratbpeSer. Liverpool engagements—Assessor. Derby and Liverpool engagements, except Osmaston Nursery at Derby-Faust. Lincoln Autumn Handicap—Dover. All engagements, 1889—Yorkshireman. All engagements in Mr Rose s name-Cuckoo. All engagements-Bidstone. Goose-step, Larrikin and Gulbeyaz.

NEWMARKET TRAINING NOTES. (BY OUR MKWMAK.KKT CORKKKPONDRNT. ) NEWMARKHT, Tuesday.—On the Bury side Bam bridge's Terror, Langwell, and another covered seven furlongs. John Dawson's, sen, Bartizan, Wise Man, and Grecian Bend galloped a mile; Chiltern going six furlongs. Enoch's Pinzon, Houndsditcb, and King Monmouth galloped a mile and a quarter Gurry's Mabille colt, Dover, Abelard, and Annie gelding going a similar gallop. Goldings's Clang and Donna Dolores negotiated a mile. Jarvis's Longback, Old Gold and another galloped a mile and a quarter. Percy Peck's Millstream and Appenzell covered the same distance The Gloaming, Mirabelle, and Nimeusis galloped five furlongs. Sherwood's Philomel. galloped a mile and a quarter Iddesleigh, and Harlow going five furlongs. Waugh's Cigar Light and Aintree were sent six furlongs. Morton's Lady Rosebery only can- tered. On the Racecourse side, John Dawson's, jun Ham, Lutzen, and Pamela were sent two miles. Jewitt's Mortaigne, Claribeile, and Shillelagh galloped a mile. Rogers's Ravellna. and Wishing Gate negotiated even furlongs. Matthew Dawson's Kirkbam, Plutarch, and Narellaa covered a. mile.

THE MELBOURNE CUP. MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Melbourne Cup wak run for to-day with the following result Mr W. S. J ones's Bravo, 1 Hon. D. S. Wallace's Carbine, 2 f Mr W. Gannon's Meloo, 3.

LONDON BETTING. TUESDAY NIGHT. Both the Liverpool Cup favourites were in better demand to-day, 11 to 2 being accepted about each ot them. Quartus touched 100 to 15 after 7 to 1 bad been laid. Theosophist was steady at 100 to 12. There were some good inquiries after Philomel at 20's. Prices LIVERPOOL CUP. One mile three furlongs. Run Friday, Nov. 8, 11 to. 2 agst King Monmouth (t) 11 to 2 Clti-ibelje (t) loO to ]5 — Quartus (t and w) 1C0 t'>. 12 — 'lhaosophist (t) 10 to 1 Pamela (t and o) 100 to 8 Toininv Tittiemonee (t and o) 100 to 8 Netheravon (o) 100 to 7 Vasistas (t) 100 to 6 Lady Rosebery (t and o) 20 t o 1 — Philomel (t> 2) to 1 Ringmaster (t and o) 2a to 1 Rave d'Or (t a.nd 0)

FOX HUNTING AT YSTRADMYNACH. On Tuesday morning the Tynycymmer and Llan- wonno pack of hounds had a meet below Cilfynydd. They tried the district across to Gelliargwellt and it proved a blank. Subsequently tbe dogs were taken to Castell Llwyd and the 'l'wyn-yr-Harris woods, but it was not until the wood above Troedrbiw farmhouse. was reacheci that they found a fox. Tally-ho was called, and a splendid run ensued lasting over an hour. Reynard ran round Twyn-yr-Harris and away towards Pemnain, down to Pont aeson, up to Penallta, across the tield, doubling back, and ovei- the rocks. He then got away down towards Ystradmynach Parsonage and made for heme, but the dogs were too close upon him, and he was Killed in tbe wood abive the Clumps." The dogs were subsequently taken down to the Tynygraig woods and started a fine fox, which, after some tine doubling got across the Eumney river and ran over the hill towards the S'jrhowy Valley, but as the evening was drawing in the horsemen gave up the chase for the day.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS. Monday. Nov. n.-Newlon House. Friday, Nov. 16. -Courtyrala Lodge. Each day at 10.45. CARMARTHENSHIRE HOUNDS. Monday, Nov. 11.-Glangwili. Breakfast at 9.30. Friday, Nov. 15.—Llandowror. Each day at 10.30. THE RACING WORLD SAYS :-7, 36, 28, 121, 160. Special—57. THE SPORTING ECHO SATS Kick, 9, 20; Nob, 6 Oar, 26. THE SPORTING WORLD SAYS :-Pat, 14-, 18; Egg, 1.1, 22 Hot, 31 Cap, 62. THr, MIDDLEHAM (MENTOR) OPINION' SAYS:- Gave Fallow Chat good, ete. F. 8 Brick, Apple; G, 12 H, 26 K, 10 L, 10. Reply-paid telegrams (48 words) promptly answered. Audress-J. MliJfTCR, Midd.eham, Bedale. PARK'S OPINION.—Bravo Park. Bravo Park. That's the way to bring them home," iihouted thousands of voices at Lincoln as itoberto, Fallow Chat, and Snaplock rolled home. All three of these were given in key numbers. 29 will win Liverpool Cup certain. Send at one* for the Opinion. Only Is. Special paddocks, four days, 5s. 48 words reply-paid. 11, 33, 70, Westminster, Gold Wing. Adiress—Park, Vernier-road, Sydenham.

SWANSEA MEETING. The draw for this meeting, which takes place at tht) Manselton Racecourse to-day and to-morrow, took place at Mr Pond's yesterday, with the following result The MEMBERS' (ALL-AGED) STAKES. Mr W. J Jones's Antslope II agst Mr D. Jason ns Forest King II. Mr W. Bevan's Brief Bliss agst Mr R. Jenkins's Swan- sea Jim. Messrs Morris and Williams's Glenmara agst Mr Wm. Tower's Duokerqtie. Mr E. Clatwortby's Morriston agst? Mr W. Davies*'f. Davis Left. Mr J, Lewis s Cothi Lass agst Mr D. Richards'* Rostoffina. Mr James's Garrett II agst Mr W. H. Smiths's DonaM McCrorey. Messrs Morris and Williams's Welsh Boy agst Me Richards's Ricardo. Tiie CLYNP; VALLEY PUPPY STAKES. Mr W. H. Smith's Douaid Reynoulti ags-.t Air H. Evans'r, Nelly Asbton. Mr W. G. Pond's Greenfield Lass agst Mr W. Ayl. ward's William O Brien. Mr T. l,ewis's Towy Lass agst Mr Tower 's Teggerskite Mr R Jenkins's William Vil agst Mr D'. B. Thomas ij 1,acly Lassie. Mr D. Richards's Russel's Darling agst Messrs Morris and Williams's Welsh Gem. Mr Bevan's Smoker agst Messrs Morris and Williams's Deborah. Messrs Mor, is and Williams's Welsh Prince; a bye. The MANSELTON OL-IFN STAKES (all-aged). Mr Cross's Crossover agst Mr L. Jenkins's j'enny Lind. Mr D. Richards's Young Knifton agst Mr J'. Jenkins's Joey II. Mr W. Davies's Jarvin agst Mr W. H. Smith's Col. Mr J. R. Jones's Lord iunlyn agst Mr Cross's Cross road. Mr D. Richards's Princess Ethel agst Ur D. Th(,iuas?s Cannon, Mr J. Hopkins's Azucena agst Mr J. R. Jones's Topsy Jones. Mr J. Rosser's Lady Mactir agst Mr Marr's Share- holder It. Mr T. Hughes's All Day agst Messrs Morri sand Junes'! Welsh Monarch.

THE SWANSEA COURSING CLUD MEETI'NG will be held on the Manselton Racecourse on Nov smher 6th and 7th, la89. For programmes and fuli particulars apply to Mr Chas. Tucktield, Hon. Sec. 8189

I FOOTBALL. TRKDEGAR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB.—A meeting of the Tredigiir Town Football Club was held the Coffee Tavern un Monday, when the following oiSicers were elected :-Captain, A. Holmes vice-captain W H. Biggs treasurer. D. R. Price secretary, 1'. E. Pugh, .39, Castle-street, Tredegar, who will be plea sed to arrange matches wira local re uns for Thursdays. CAERPHILLY A TEAM V. WHARTON WANDERERS;.— These teams meet at Caerpbiily to-morrow (IV ellne 6" day). As both clubs put strong teams in the field a close game is anticipated. Kick off at 3. The follow ing represent the home team :-Back. Ho wells three quarter backs, J. Llewellyn, Rees, Jenkins, Morgan half backs, Price and Malyu; forwards, Talbot, Tilley, French, Enwright, Davies, Cosslett, Rees, and Thomas. TREFOREST V. YSTRAD RHONDDA.—Played on th* Trefore. grounds, ana resulted in Ii, win for Treforest by 4 goals, 3 tries, and 4 minors to nil. MOUNTAIN ASH V. TREH ARRIS.—A match was pjayec under Association rules on the ground of the former, aud after a very pleasant same the visitors were vic- torious by 5 goals to nil. TONDU v. CARDIFF ROVFRS.-These teams were tf hav" met to-day on the ground of the Harlequins in Penarth roads, but the secretary of ths Roverc was informed Last niuht that Tondu will be unable to bring up a team. The Rovers have, however, arranged a scratch match, which will take place at the advertised time. IROBDYRHIW 2ND XV. T. TRF.HARRis.- Played Oil Monday, aimci ended in a victory for Troedyrhiw by goals, 4 trle" 7 minors, to 1 go l SHEFFIELD UNITED V. PBESTON NORTH END.- About 3,0u3 people assembled at Brmwell-lane Sheffield, yesterday atternoon to see Sheffield United play Preston North End. Pleasant weather favoured the game, wltiicb was very well contested, North End playe'd the ume team as on Monday, and the United wore strengthened by the presence of Groves, the Sheffield Club back. The home team held their own during the first half, and prevented any score, but after change of ends, North End broke their ouponents' defence twice. aud the match ended in favour ot I Preston by 2 goals to none. 'n_

DR MAGEE ON BETTING. The Bishop of Peterborough, writing to a Leicester correspondent, says he is at a loss to understand bow his recent utterance can be regarded as a declaration that betting is no sin. He strongly condemns all gambling and argab tiiat>betting, though not absolutely sinful, should bt avoided as bringing man perilously near the ain of gambling. I

A ROYAL WIFE. A Vienna correspondent writes: "I fiear frott a friend at Lisbon that the tender solicitude and care shown by Queen Maria of Portugal for the late King during his last illness excited the admiration of the entire Royal household. Her Majesty never left the bedside of the dying, King, excepting for a few hours' sleep. She nursed him herself from the begin- ning of his illness till he died. Though first-rate medical assistance was available at Lisbon the Queen communicated with several European medical faculties to see whether there was any hope of saving the sick Monarch. Advised, by Professor Lancaster, of Lisbon, her Majesty eventually summoned Professor Neumann, the Vienna physician, whose opinion of the King's condition was fully endorsed by the other doctors in attendance. Queen Maria of Portugal, like the Empress Frederick, has given the world a noble example of everything that is most worthy of respect and admiration in a woman and awiia.*

CHOKED WHILST EATING. Mr F. Price, coroner for Salford, held an inquest on Monday touching the death of an old man named Francis Prince, aged 60, who was married but lived apart from his wife. On Saturday his wife accompanied him to his lodgings and warmed up for him some meat which bad been cooked on the previous day. When it was ready the deceased began to partake of it, and directly after- wards had the appearance of choking. He tried to vomit, but could not; and then bis wife tried to help him, but was unsuccessful. She put her finger down his throat, but could not, she said, feel anything. A lodger ran out into the street and met Dr Johnson, with whom he returned, but the man bad died in the meantime. The doctor afterwards took a piece of meat from his throat. A verdict of "Accidentally suSocated" was returned.

The eldest son of Mrs Moleswortb, the authoress, is going to Patagonia to start sheep farming. So far Patagonia is not overrun, and offers new ground to the adventurous emigrant. Mrs Molesworth bears her years welL She still looks a young woman, even with a group of grown up sons and daughters about ber. Mr William Lucas Sargant, who died on Sfitnr- day at Birmingham, where be was born iu 1809, was one of those non-professional scholars in whose possession Great Britain especially, and with reason, rejoices—men who. whilst "not sloth- i. ful in business,"devote their leisure to solid studies and by a careful cultivation of their powers aro able to make considerable additions to the sum tot al of human thought and knowledge. Until ? 1879 Mr Sargant was a Birmingham inanufac* v turer," and when he retired it was to devota him- :¡ self wholly to the cultivation of economic science, » held in which be had already mar? -> rauotatiM*.