South Wales Daily News

FOREIGN NEWS. LABOUR RIOTS IN RUSSIA. THREE MEN KILLED AND MANY INJUR ED. 1,200 MINERS ON STRIKE. ["DAILY NKWS" TELEGRAM.] ODESSA, June 8.—Intelligence of serious and fatallalNur riots reaches me trom Ekaterinoslav. Some twelve hundred of the miners employed by the South Russian Mining and Industrial Com- pany, in the neighbourhood of Bachmut, struck work three weeks ago for an increase of wages. They also demanded that a German overseer named Fuchsmann should be dismissed. Neither demand had been complied with, and the strikers appear to have contracted debts which put a stop to further supplies from the local tradesmen. Some days ago the strikers attacked an English brewery near Bachmut, drank a good dealof beer, and wasted still more. From the brewery they proceeded to a tavern kept by a Jew named Schivotiuski, which they pillaged. In the night the greater number of the strikers, more or less intoxicated, proceed to attack two other Jewish taverns, where they hoped to find arms. Here, however, they were met by a body of armed foreigners, who attacked and dispersed the rioters, killing three and severely wounding 16, several of whom, I learn, will not recover. Military assis- tance has been sent to Bachmut, and, for the time at least, all disturbance has been quelled.

DRIVEN TO DEATH. HEARTRENDING STORY OF STAR- VATION. Some sad facts were disclosed at the Mansion House police-court, on Wednesday. Alfred Allen, a respectably-dressed man, was charged with at- tempting to commit suicide by throwing himself from Blackfriars Pier. When arrested he said :— "policeman, why did you not let me do it? I have a wife and eight children. I went home last night and found my wife fainting at her needle work, and the children crying for bread. I could see nothing in front of me but death." In the prisoner's pocket was found a tin canister, which contained the follow. ing letter addressed to his wife:—" My dear wife, —Hope itself is dead. The future is all darkness. In spite of all our struggles the bitter end is close at hand. Last night I saw you fainting at your work, in your bravo but vain attempts to fight against fate. We must part. My dear little wife, we must part." The prisoner's wife corroborated the statement he made. The prisoner repeated what he had said to the constable, and said he had striven as hard as it was possible to maintain himself and family respectably. The Alderman said he should remand him to see if any employment could be found for him. In the meantime his wife and family should be cared for.

TERRIBLE CALAMITY IN A CHURCH. TWO PERSONS KILLED AND SEVERAL INJURED. During a heavy storm at Figeac, in the depart- meut: of Lot, the people rang the bells of the parish church for the purpose of clearing away the gloomy clouds which hung menacingly over the village. While they were engaged in this work a thunderbolt fell on the church steeple. It broke through the rcof mid fell into the nave of the edifice, tilhug the whole interior with thick sulphurous smoke. About thirty people were praying in the church at tho time, and of these two women were killed one man was severely burned, and a number were badly injured.

DREADFUL FATE OF A SOMNAMBULIST. SHOT DEAD WHILE WALKING IN HIS SLEEP. What is described as the saddest tragedy that ever happened in Indiana occurred in Davies's County a few days ago. William H. Sanford and his son Hamlet, ago 16, were spending the night in a house on Mr Saiuord's farm near the city, and the boy walked in his sleep out into the yard. The father woke up, and believing burglars, who had frequently troubled him before, were in the yard, went to open the door, when he saw but did not recognize his boy. Asking three times who was there and getting no answer save Come on, Dick," addressed by the boy to his doer, under- stood by the father as a call to an accomplice, he fired, killing the boy instantly.

A DESPERATE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE. Two Lynn tidesmeo named Kirby and Ellis were on their way to meet a vessel in the Wash at night, when their boat capsized. Kirby escaped by swimming ashore, a distance of three miles. Ellis had a desperate struggle for life. Being unable to awim, be cluug to the planking of the boat, and when his hands failed him he used his teeth. He continued to cling, using his teeth and hands alternataly, for between four and five honrs. His teeth were one by one torn out, and he had given up all hope of being saved when a passing fisherman named Stebbings rescued him. He was taken home, and he lies there in a most precarious condition.

LATEST HOME NEWS. SUICIDE OF THE MANCHESTER MURDERER.—The Manchester police on Thursday morning, found in a canal in Ancoats the body of the m m, James Dodd, who had murdered his paramour, Harriet Turner, by cutting her throat with a razor. THU BELFAST SHIPBUILDERS1 STRIKE.— The Belfast Strike Committee issued the following announcement on Thursday The negotiations which the mnyor was conducting have fallen through, consequently the dispute has again resolved itsefelf into one entirely between the masters and the men." LADY GODIVA AT COVENTRY. The Jubilee celebration at Coventry 011 the 20dl instant is to include a Lady Godiva procession but the lady, instead of being clad in silk fleshings, as formerly, is (with her husband, Leofric Earl of Mercia) to be attired in costumes of the period. A MYSTERIOUS ArFAIR.-Tiie body of a city tradesman has been found floating in the Thames, between Westminster and Lambeth Bridges. There were deep indentations in the forehead and on the top of the head, while one of the eyes had nearly been knocked out. The police are investigating the matter. THE BURGLARIOUS POLIORMAN.—At Bolton on Thursday a borough constable, named John Hay- cock, was committed for trial on a charge of being concerned in a ilun. her of burglaries in the town and district. It was stated in court that a large quantity of stolen goods has been found in the prisoner's house. SUICIDE OF A WIDOW THROUGH GRIEF.—About a month or five weeks ago, Police-constable Philips died, leaving a widow and eight children. The widow, tried to bear her bereavement with apparent cheerfulness, but at about half-past four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon she was found hanging by the neck quite dead. A HOUSEBREAKER AT THIRTEEN.At Haits. ham Sessions, Essex three little boys, well connected, named Brett, Atkins, and Pelling, the youngest being thirteen years old, have been committed for trial on a charge of housebreaking. The boys admitted that they entered a house by forcing a window, and took £ 18 in gold and other moneys, and also confessed to previous acts of housebreaking. THE MALE BARMAID GOES TO GAOL. —Victor Rosenberg, of London, known as the male barmaid." who has been in the habit of appearing in public-houses in London and other towns and impersonating Mrs Langtry and the beautiful Duchess of Devonshire, was sent to gaol for three months, with hard labour, at Liver- pool, on Wednesday, fnrstealing-gold watches, and two chemises, the property of a Liverpool publican. The prisoner was arrested in Derby attired in woman's clothes.

DISTRESS CAUSED BY MINE ACCIDENTS. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. MI N ERS' SOCIETIES CONTRIB UTIONS. A conference of authorities of miners' per- manent societies for dealing with distress caused by mining accidents was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel, London, on Thursday. Mr A. Hewlett, of the Wigan Coal and Iron Company, presided. Among those present were Mr Yeo, M.P., and representatives of the mining societies of South Wales. The report stated that the total membership of the societies was 221,339. The accumulated fund amounted to £ 247,852, and the revenue to £163,185. The number of widows in receipt of annuities was 1,793, the number of children 3,300, and the number of disablement cases dealt with during the year 34,803-11. decrease of 75. The increase in the number of members was 12,033, in the funds £12,369) in the number of widows 229, and in the number of children 236. The number of deaths had been 501, as compared with 446 in 1885. A leading feature in the actuarial reports was the increase in number and duration of the cases of disablement. The Chairman, in nioving the adoption of the report, said the growth in the number of members was remarkable, and it proved the want of these societies.—The Secretary drew attention to the fact that a few weeks ago Mr Broadhurst gave notice of an amendment to the Truck Act providing that no deduction should be made from a workman's wages for any sick, accident, benefit, or funeral fund.— Mr Parkinson (Northumberland and Durham) strongly condemned the proposed amendment. It was a great advantage to the societies to have the subscriptions deducted from the wages and col- lected in that way. The cost of collecting from house to house would be fatal to I;he societies,— Mr Geen (North Staffordshire), Mr Pickard (Lan- cashire and Cheshire), Mr Finemay (Lancashire and Cheshire), the Hon P. Stanhope, M.P., Mr White (Midland district), Mr Hutahinsou (North Wales), Mr Jackson (Manchester), Mr Thomas (South Wales), Mr Barnes, M.P., and Captain Heathcote, M.P., were unanimous in opinion against the amendment.—Mr Tyler (Mon- mouth and South Wales) said the general feeling in his district was that it would be disastrous to the society if any amendments were passed preventing the money being collected at the offices.—Mr Frank Ash Yeo, M.P. (mayor of Swansea), considered it undesirable for Parlia- ment to interfere with small åetals unless there was a crying necessity, and there was no such necessity here. Mr Parkinson moved that it was exceedingly undesirable that any clause should be introduced into the bill interfering with the existing arrangements for collecting the con- tributions of miners' permanent societies.—Mr Pickard seconded, and it was unani- mously agreed to. The representatives from the various districts, at the request of the council, stated the various scheme adopted for the prevention of fraud, and there was a general opinion that the system of visiting cases of disablement greatly needed improvement. Mr Niessen, the actuary, stated that, unless some check was shortly put to the prime cost of these claims, it was not too much to say that they would finally wreck the whole superstructure. —Mr Wetherden moved, and Mr Thomson seconded, a rodoiiition directing the council to report as to 'i;"t improvements were practicable in the systvna < visitation. The officers of the sissociatior, weve selected.

PROPOSED EXTENSIVE ADDI- TIONS TO CARDIFF CASTLE. A GIGANTIC UNDERTAKING. 250,000 TO BE SPENT. At a meeting of the public works committee of the Cardiff Town Council, held at the Town-hall on Thursday morning, a deputation representing the Bute Estate, and consisting of Messrs J. S. Corbett, E. M. W. Corbett, and Frame (architect), waited upon the committee and laid before them the plans of some proposed extensive additions to Cardiff Castle. The plans, as at present drawn, have not, we understand, been yet submitted to Lord Bute for his final npproval and sanction, though, of course, his lordship is cognizant to a certain extent of what it is proposed to do. Should his lordship decide to adopt the plans, and should they recpive the sanction of the corporation, the work will be one of the most important ever carried out in the town. As the scheme now stands, it may be stated that it is proposed to extend the battlements of the castle, which now terminate in Angel-street, right along in rear of the houses on the north side of Duke- street. At the extremity of the street, where at present stands a public-house known as the Glove and Shears, a Lity circular watch tower will be erected. From here the wall will be carried due north until reaching a point directly facing the Rose and Crown Hotel, where stood formerly what was known as the Old North Gate. Hereabouts three arches will be thrown across the North-road to the ground on the south side of the Glamorganshire Canal, and then by a single spanning the canal is crossed, and direct communication cpened up between the Castle and Cathays-park. :Tne exten.-iions'tormin ate here in a massive tower. The whole of the work is of the most elaborate design, and in perfect harmony with those portions of the castle already in existence. Concerning the arches by which the North-road is crossed, it may be stated that the centre arch, under which all vehicular traffic must be carried on, will be 35 feet in width, the others, traversed by foot pave- menis being each 7 foet wide. The centre arch, *at the apex, will be 28 feet in height. Returning to the present entrance in Angel-street, it is intended to place, on the ground adjoining that on which the lodge-keeper's house now stands, a tower of magnificent proportions and design. One result of the extensions, should they. as appears to be more than probable, carried out, will b.it is expected, be the total disappearance of the wnole of the shops on the northern side of Duke- street. The leases of many of these, we under- stand, are rapidly running out, and as the greater portion of the property belongs to Lord Bute, it may be taken for granted that in a very few years this one remaining thoroughfare which does not afford a superabundance of roadway for the accommodation of vehicular traffic will have been converted into a street, second, in point of width, to none in the town. Although, however, this devoutly to be hoped-for improvement may be delayed yet a little while, it should be stated that the con- tinuance of the doomed houses on their present sites will in no way interfere with the proposed extensions to the castle buildings. As already pointed out, the line of battlements connecting the tower to be erected at the entrance gates in Castle-street, and that overlooking the North- road run in rear of Duke-street in a direct liue _LL ii -1 _i_ l a wicu me ciocK-wjwer In va.:s¡tj-n:'t: come idea of the gigantic character of the undertaking may be gathered from the fact Ithat the architect's estimate for the entire work reaches as high a figure as :650,COO. The erection of the wlwle will. it is believed, occupy four or five years' duration of time, and give employment to some 200 or 300 Mll). Such is the scheme as laid before the public works committee on Thursday. The members present on the occasion, we ought to mention, were Councillor Fulton (in the chair) and Councillors Waring, Oliver, and R. Price. In addition to these, Alderman Jacobs and ('ouncillors Trounce and Burrow, who are not on the committee, were also present. The plans, as submitted by Mr Frame, and those accompanying him, were examined in detail, and a discussion ensued, in which it was made mani- fest that the committee were unanimously in favour of furthering the scheme, subject only to the arches across the North-road not interfering with the public traffic. With this reservation, it was admitted on sill bands that should the under- taking be carried out it would constitute one of the greatest public improvements ever projected in a town not altogether devoid of enterprise in this direction.

PONTYPRIDD. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Morgan Morgan, of Leeds, has been appointed clerk to the waterworks com- pany at a salary of JB120 per annum. INJUNCTION AGAINST THE LOCAL BOARD.— Messrs D. and S. Leyshon, grocers, High-street, have obtained an injunction against the Ponty- pridd Local Board in respect of certain alterations the board are making, and which affect their pro petty. WEDDING PRESENT in Solid Silver and Besi. Electro-Plate. A great variety at Tainsh Bros., 5, High-street, Cardiff! 1098 ARTISTS )vIATREa,&LB. Selling Off Selling Off 1 3d. in the Is discount allowed (25 per cent.), at Mr Freke's Artists' Material Depot, 12, Duke-st. 1077 CARDIFF JUBILEE FESTIVITIES.—Graud concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains Ac., see front page. 48bO

MOUNTAIN ASH. CARDIFF JUBILEE FEsTivrTINS.-Graiad concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains. &c., see front page. 48o0

TRE HERBERT. CAltl)IrFJVBILZzFzs-rivrTijm. -Grand concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains, Ac., see front page. 4800

NEWPORT. JUBILEE NTovztTy. -A new hansom which has just been added to the ranks at Newport con- tains on each panel a capitally painlea portrait of her Majesty. INSPECTION OF PILOT BOATS.—The thirty pilot cutters which constitute the Newport fleet were inspected on Thursday by the members of the Pilotage Commissioners. The little fleet pre- sented a smart appearance, and their trimness was enhanced by a display of flags. There are now 37 licensed pilots, bat one boat in several cases serves for two men. After being inspected in the Alexandra Dock, the boats proceeded down channel, to be inspected under sail. Amongst the visitors was Sir George Elliot, M.P. THK WESLEYAN BAZAAR.—The result of the first day's sale at this bazaar is £ 153. It is expected that the total sum realized will amount to nearly double this sum. GREAT JUBILEE FETE AT NEWPORT, on the Marshes, on June 21st and 22nd.—Pony and Galloway Races, Regatta, and Athletic Sports open to all I';nj!.o land; £120 in prizes entries close 15th June. Menotti, the Great Stockholm Wonder, on the Tele. phone Wire; the Marvellous Stebbinir troupe; the Great Macs the Three Jetfs; the American Coons, cle., Ac., at acost of over £ 1,000.—Apply for p rticu- lars to the Secretary, Old Custom House Chambers, Newport. 4844 CARDIFF JUBILKK FIE.-TIvi-rirs. --Grand concert, 28rd June next. For particulars of special trains, Ac., see front pa^e. -4160-

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ABERCARNE. CARDIFF JCBII.EE IRESTIVITIES. -Grand r^cerf. 23rd June next. For particulars of special tra. i-. 4c see front page. 4860

ABERSYCHAN. DISESTABLISH WENT.—A public meeting, under the auspices of the Liberation S >ciety, was held at Talywain on Wednesday evening. Mr John Daniel presided.—The Rev J. Matthews (Swan sea) and Mr J. Fisher (London) delivered addresses.—A resolution in favour of the dises- tablishment of the Church in Wales was unani- mously carried.

FEDERATED CHAMBERS OF TRADE. CONFERENCE AT MERTHYR. The half-yearly meeting of the federated cham- bers of trade of East Glamorganshire, North Monmouthshire, and Brecknockshire was held at the Bush Hotel, Merthyr, under the presidency of Mr Petar Williams. It was decided that the name should be so altered MS to include the whole of Monmouthshire. The annual conference will be held at Aber iare. On account of ill-health and his impending departure from Merthyr, Mr David Evans resigned the pi>st of secretary. A high compliment. was paid to Mr Evans upon the manner in which be had discharged his duties. Mr D. J. Rowlands, accounCaut, was elected to the vacancy. On the proposition of Mr Daniel (Pontypool), it was' resolved that action be taken by the affiliated chambers with a view of obtaining such an alteration of the standing orders of the Houses of Parliament as would give a locus standi to local chambers before all parlia- mentary committees. A memorial was for- warded to the London and North Western Rail; way Company praying that facilities l afforded for passenger traffic between Nant 'Yirlo and Brynmswr, a distance of one mile, which is locally known as "the missing link."

IMPOSING ON MADAME PATTI At Ystradgynlais petty sessions on Thursday, before Dr Thomas, two men named John Morcr.«ii and Wm. Davies, were charged with obtaining money by false pretences of Madame Patti at Craig-y-Nos. It appeared that they went to the castle anri saw the steward, who, in reply to their application for an order for the hospital.pavetiiem one, and a sum of money, the men pretending that they had large and starving families. From whit subsequently came to the knowledge of the steward, be gave information to the police, who arrested them. Both men had spent all the money in fadjoining public-houses. They were sent to gaol for 14 days.

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THE SINKING OF THE TERN AN EXCITING NARRATIVE. COWARDS SEIZE THE SHIP'S BOAT AND MAKE OFF WITH IT. THE CREW INTERVIEWED AT LIVERPOOL. Our Liverpool correspondent writes :-Several members of the crew of the Tern. sunk by colli. sion with the barque Hamburg (as already re- corded in our columns) have arrived in LiverpooL They furnish the following details of the disaster: —The collision occurred seven miles from the Smalls, in the Bristol Channel. The steamer was bound from Liverpool to Amsterdam and Rotter- dam. A thick fog hung over the spot where the collision took place. The Tern was going dead slow, and the first intimation her crew had of an approaching vessel was the soand of a foghorn on the port side. The vessel loomed through the thick atmosphere, bearing right down on the steamer. To clear her the captain ordered the engines full speed ahead, but the barque under full sail came on and struck the Tern with ter- rific force about forty feet from the stern. This was by the side bunkers, and a large bole being made through the thick belting and the iron plates, the coals came running out of the breach. The vessels were locked for a moment or two, and then separated. Those who were sleeping rushed from the quarters, for the most part in their sleeping clothing. The sight which met them was one never to be forgotten. The funnel was knocked down, and falling on a boat had smashed it. The mizenmast came down, the skylight was smashed, and the debris had blocked the means of exit from the cabin, leaving the stewardess imprisoned there. Her name was Kate Brady, 19 years of age. The poor girl's position was known to all, and the captain ordered the wreckage to be cleared and the girl released. This was done, and the chief officer went into the cabin to get the girl out. Tarpaulins were got, and an attempt was made to cover the breach in the bulk-head which was about four feet wide, and extending from the bulwarks down below the water. This was fruitless, but still the water did not appear to be entering with much rapidity. Whilst the officers and some of the crew were thus engaged three of the crew took it upon themselves to launch the boat and abandon the steamer, leaving the re- mainder of the crew with no means of escape from the sinking vessel. Those on board the Tern shouted for the boat to return. There were no rowlocks in it, and the men did come back, when seven more of the crew clambered down the side of the vessel and scrambled into the boat. There were then ten in the boat, and they went off from the steamer, not heeding the commands, appeals, and entreaties of the poor fellows on board the Tern to come back. They even left the girl to share the chances of the others. The chief officer launched a piece of wood as a sort of raft, but the stewardess could not be pre- vailed to risk herself on it. A sbcond piece of wood was being got ready, when a shout went up that the steamer was going down. It was then everyone for himself. Captain Rathjen, the chief engineer, and Miss Brady were standing by the gangway, and one of the firemen, who was lost, was by the batch, and appeared to be quite nn- nerved, being apparently unable to do anything for his own safety. The steamer sank like a stone, and the ten persons were left struggling for their lives in the water. Captain Rathjen was heard to say to the girl, Come, Katie, let us jump to- gether "evidently intending to take the girl and him- self as far from the suctton of the sinking steamer as possible. The five persons saved were the chief officer, chief and second engineer, and two fire- men. They were saved by the steamer's boat which bad been to the schooner and then returned to try and rescue others of the Cf"IW. Most of the poor fellows were badly injured in the water, particularly the chief engineer. The captain and Miss Brady were supposed to have been struck by the steamer. A schooner was sighted (the S. R. and H., of Teignmouth), and the shipwrecked people were treated by Captain Hoare and his crew with the utmost possible kindness. He sailed through the wreckage with his schooner, and remained in the vicinity for half an hour to see if any others of the crew could be picked up. The schooner S. R. and H. went in search of the colliding vessel and came up with her. She was found to be the Hamburg, bound to Liverpool, and she had her bows smashed. The captain asked if all had been saved, but he did not at any time lower a boat to aid in the rescue. Tha schooner kept the men on board, and transferred them on the following day to the Belfast steamer Topic, bound to Llanelly.

FIXTURES IN TIN-PLATE WORKS. IMPORTANT LOCAL BANKRUPTCY APPEAL. A NOTEWORTHY JUDGMENT. In the Divisional Court of Appeal—before Mr Justice Mathew and Mr Justice Cave—on Thursday was beard an appeal ex parte Jenkins re Jenkins. This was an appeal from the decision of the Judge of the Neath County Court, and involved an im- portant question as to what constituted trade fix- tures in connection with tin-plate mills.—Mr Cooper Willis, Q.C., and Mr J. C. Lawrance appeared for the appellant, the mortgagee of the debtor's mills, and Mr Bigham, Q.C., and Mr W. E. Benson for the trustee. The debtor, Thomas Waters Jenkins, was -f a tin-plate manufacturer, carrying on the [ B.irrow Tin-plate Works at Aberavon, Glamorganshire, under the firm of J. W. Jenkins and Co., and had a receiving order made against him in November, 1885, his liabilities being £11,718 5s 6d, and his assets £1,2766s lOd. The order appealed against declared the trustee, Mr E. R. Thomas, entitled to a weighbridge, a weighing-machine, and certain iron flooring- plates upon the premises, and directed Mr Thomas Jenkins, the mortgagee, to deliver them over to the trustee.—Mr Cooper Willis said that the only question was whether or not the property in question was affixed to the premises. So far as the weighbridge was concerned, it was set in a brick trough upon brackets built into the wall, and a lever from it continued through the wall to the steel-yard in the weigh-house. As to the small machine, that was cemented into a brick foundation as to the flooring, that was composed of oblong iron plates, and was placed round the furnaces, rolling mills, &c. His client claimed these things as mortgagee of the premises. He contended that the articles in question were affixed to the freehold.—Mr Bigham, for the trustee, submitted that the fnere fact that the weigh-bridge was bung upon brackets did not fix it to the freehold. As to the flooring plates, he should submit that they were clearly moveable, and did not form the floor of the place. Their lordships were clearly of opinion that the appeal must be allowed. AU the articles in question were essential in the carrying on the business at the mills, and were manifestly intended to pass with the mills as part and parcel of the mills. In their opinion it would have been impossible to remove any part of the weighbridge machine without destroying the freehold. It was in every sense of the word a trade fixture, as was the small weighing machine. As to the flooring, it was impossible to argue that it did not pass with the freehold, or that it was not indispensable to the manufacture which was carried on at the mills. It was machinery intended to be perma- nently used at the place upon which it was put, and remained incorporated with it. The appeal was allowed with costa.

THE PENARTH PROMENADE PIER. In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on Thursday—before Mr Justice Day, sitting without a jury-the case of Sullivan v. Ainsworth came on for hearing.—Mr Moore, for plaintiff, said the action was brought to recover £ 150 as directed by a memorandum in writing directed to defendant to pay plaintiff out of R500 due to a man named Snellgrove. Snell- grove, who was a civil engineer, undertook the construction of a promenade pier at Penarth, and Sullivan obtained a provisional order from the Board of Trade, which subsequently became an Act of Parliament, and he also obtained a lease of the foreshore from Lord Windsor, in order that tba works authorised might be constructed. Mr Snellgrove eventually sold his rights to Mr Harrison Ainsworth for £ 1,500.—Mr Lockwood contended that Mr Sullivan did not receive any assignment in writing for the 2150 from Snell- grove.—Mr Justice Day held that the notice to the debtor was agood assignment.—Mr Lookwood said he could not contest the case beyoAd his point that the notice to the debtor was not an assignment of the debt as required by the Judicature Act.—H^ Lordship thereupon gave judgment for the plaintiff for £100 (250 having been offered from another source), with costs, but agreed to stay execution to enable Mr Lockwood to move a Divisional Court on the point be had raised.

BEDWELLTY SCHOOL BOARD. THE SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A TEACHER. The monthly meeting of this board was held on Thursday at Tredegar, Dr James presiding. The report of the committee appointed to investi. gate the charge against a pupil teacher named Taylor, at Earl-street Schools, of having burnt a child with a hot tongs was considered, and the determination of the committee to dismiss Taylor from the service of the board was confirmed. It was decided to give the school children a month's holidays, commencing on the 17th inst. A petition was rend in favour of the Sunday closing of public- houses 10 England.—Mr Holland moved. and Father Degan seconded, that the petition lie on the table.—Mr B. Phillips moved, and the Rev W. Jones seconded, that the seal of the board be affixed thereto.—The original proposition was carried by a. majority of one.

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LANDSLIP AT BARRY DOCK. THREE MEN KILLED. ELEVEN PERSONS INJURED. A very serious accident occurred at a late hour on Wednesday night at Barry, where a new dock is in course of construction. Upon these extensive works about 2,500 men and youtbs in the aggregate are employed, and operations are carried on both by day and by night. On Wed- nesday night about 1,000 employes were engaged. Considering the magnitude of the undertaking there has been a remarkable, although not an absolute immunity from accident, and the misfor- tune now under notice is the most serious since the works were commenced, the lives of three men having been lost, whilst eleven other men and boys have been more or less badly injured. It appears that a gang of men and boys, numbering about sixteen, from the steam navvy, were sitting around a fire between a set of empty wagons and a set that were laden, partaking of their supper, when, about a quarter to 10 o'clock, and just before they had finished their meal, there suddenly occurred a landslip from the south side of the excavation, and about 200ft. back from the steam navvy face. The exact point at which the slip occurred may be described as about the middle of the south wall of the dock, in close proximity to the brickyard and underneath the drying-sheds. The effect of the fall of so large a quantity of earth-estimated at something like 2,000 tons—was to force the empty waggons upon those that were laden, filling the former with earth, but leaving a space underneath the full ones clear. Into that space some of the men and boys were thrown by the force of the slip, whilst others crawled there and so escaped a horrible death. Three of the men were pinned between the empty and the full waggons, and were terribly crushed, death being occasioned apparently by suffocation. These were John Birch, of Mark, Gretton-on tho-Hill, near Seaton; John King, a married man, who had come from West Bromwich, Staffordshire, and George Redford, of Kerton Fen, Coningsby, near Boston, Lincolnshire. A telegram was sent to King's wife acquainting her of the accident, and she was expected at Barry last night. A man named Curton was thrown upon the fire, and, like Redfern and others, was very badly burnt. Immediately after the acci- dent the ganger sent for medical aid, and despatched messengers apprising them of the occurrence to Mr C. H. Walker, the manager, to the leading foreman (David Wearing), and others. Water was thrown upon the fire, and although that bad the effect of extinguishing it, the steam which arose somewhat scalded the men who were lying upon the burning embers. A boy named James Pearce sustained a broken arm and a fractured skull. Mr Walker arrived at the scene of the accident about 11 o'clock, and found that all the least injured men had by that time been extricated from their perilous position. Six, however, of the employes still remained imprisoned, and it was not until two o'clock on Thursday morning that tne last ot the victims was iioerated. The task of rescue was one beset with much difficulty and risk, but the work was prosecuted with an earnest- ness deserving the highest praise, and in this connection special mention may be made of the services rendered by David Wearing, the fore- man James Brown, one of the gangers George Hockley, and a man named Macdonald. News of the accident soon spread throughout the dock, and men came from all directions prepared to render any help they could. The ordinary operations were thus interrupted for a time, but they have since proceeded as usual. The bodies of the three men killed were conveyed to the contractor's yard and placed in one of the sheds, awaiting the coroner's inquest, which has been fixed to be held at three o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at the Ship Inn, Barry. Of the remainder, those most seriously injured were taken to the temporary hospital, where they were attended by Dr Neale and his attendant (Dr Gore), and where they have since been watched over with every care and solicitude by nurses specially requisitioned. Others of the injured were removed to their homes or their lodgings. By the courtesy of Mr C. H. Walker, the representative of this journal was permitted to visit the reading-room at the Barry Docks and there lay two of the injured men, whilst a third person, not so seriously hurt, sat at a window reading a newspaper. Of these three Curton was the most seriously injured, and he was evidently suffering considerable pain from the burns he bad received and the general shock to his system. William Williams, who lay on the next bed, had sustained shocking injuries to his thigh. He said he believed his leg was broken, but the doctor dis- credited that statement. The third occupant of the room was Richard Harris (18), who was the last of the entombed gang to be rescued alive. He said :—" 1 only came to work at Barry Dock last week. We were sitting round the fire having our suppers. We had almost finished, when a lot of stuff came down. It went bnug up against the trucks, and we were all fast. The stuff was on one of my legs, and I couldn't turn round. Those who jumped up to run away were caught, but I dropped on the floor. My foot was held ag-singt the wheel of a truck and one of the bumpers. I was there for four hours, and then I walked out." This young man's ankle was badly bruised. LIST OF KILLED AND INJUBBD. The following is a list of the killed and injured rilled-George Redford, Kerton Fen, Coningsby, near Boston H. Birch, Mark, Gretton-on-the- Hill, near Seaton John King, West Bromwich. ity'ured—Jesse Curton, very badly burnt; — I trtlock, burnt I\boot legs if G. R-jbinson, badly bruised William Williams, badly bruised; Wil. li tir, Gammon, badly bruised James Pearce (boy), Woken arm and fractured skull; R. Harris, Grantham, Wooodward, Bridgers, and Parker (boy), suffering from shock.

THE BARRY COMMON. A meeting of commoners was held at the Cross Keys Inn ou Thursday evening to take into consideration the proposal by the Barry Dock Company to purchase a portion of the common at Barry. The Rev. Canon Edwards presided, and the meeting was held under the provisions of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845. Mr G. C. Downing attended as representing the Barry Dock Company. After some discussion, a com- mittee, consisting cf Canon Edwards, Mr J. K. Collett, Mr H. Harry, Mr John Greatorex, and Mr D. T. Alexander, was appointed to meet the representatives of the company, in order to agree to the price of an acre;nnd a half of the common. The land is required by the company for the con- struction of their branch railway between Penarth and Barry. Mr John Morris, solicitor, was selected to advise the committee on whatever legal points may arise in regard to the matter. Mr Robert Forrest will value the land, and the affair will be settled at a subsequent meeting.

THE SWANSEA STIPENDIARY AND SUNDAY-CLOSING. In giving his decision at the Swansea Police- court on Thursday with reference to the hearing of an adjourned summons brought against Eliza beth Forsdyke, of the Tunnel Hotel, for commit- ting a breach of the Sunday-closing Act, Mr J. Coke Fowler, the stipendiary, said it appeared that Sergeant Rowden went to the public-house and found six men there. Now the question was whether defendant could show reasonable excuse for their presence. It seemed that one of the men was from Briton Ferry,and therefore could be lawfully admitted as a traveller. Another was a lodger, and nothing could be said about him. Then there was evidence which he (the stipen- diary) was not entitled to discredit that a third person was a guest invited to visit the landlady, who, no donbt, bad a right to do so if she pleased. With respect to three other men, named Haddock, Jones, and Blower, Haddock and Blower had been at sea, and they appeared to be excused. Blame, however, was to be attached to the one who acted as spokesman for the party, and was reported to have said that all three had travelled a distance of more than six miles. The question was whether the defendant had been deceived. He saw no reason to think she was misleading the court, and therefore he thought she must be excused for admitting the men under the circum- stances. But every person ought to be individu- ally interrogated as to what qualification or title they had to be admitted as travellers. This was not done in the case of two of the men. In the next place, persons who had a home or domicile in the borough, and went to sea, were not entitled to set up the quality of traveller, within the meaning of the act, when they came home. However, that was & point that might be decided bn some other occasion. Had Blower and Haddock been served with intoxicating liquors he should have convicted defendant, because the general rule laid down was not obeyed, they not being asked indi- vidually whether they were travellers. The summons, moreover, alleged a supply of intoxi- cating liquors, whereas the men only had lemonade. So far as Mrs Forsdyke wis concerned there would be no conviction. Captain Jones, for being on the premises, was fined PI. Mr Robinson Smith defended Mrs Forsdyke.

CHAUGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT AGAINST A CLERK. WITHDRAWAL OF THE SUMMONS. At the Swansea police-court on Thursday, after an order had been made by consent calling on John Phillips, of Clydacb, late secretary of the Garibaldi Lodge of the Ancient Order of Odd- fellows, to deliver up certain books, Mr Henry Davis, who appeared on a former occasion to prosecute Phillips for embezzling 220, the moneys of the society, said he proposed to ask the sanction of the bench for the taking of a course which seemed to be permissible und3r section 16 of the act. That day week prisoner was brought up on a charge of embezzling £20, and sufficient evidence was adduced to justify the bench in granting a re- mand. At the same time an expres- sion of doubt fell from the stipendiary with regard to the practicability of proving the charge as then framed, defendant not being charged as ? clerk or servant. In the interim the trustees had examined the books of the society, and they had, to a certain extent, received assistance from Phillips. The course ho (the speaker) now asked the bench to pursue was to allow the prosecution, having regard to the difficulties in proving the case as it at present stood, tcf adopt the course allowed by sub-section nine of the 16th section of the act, which made it possible to take summary proceedings with a view to i 'itain mititution.-The Stipendiary I am quite willing to agree to this. I suppose, in fact, you withdraw this case ?—Mr Davis With your permission.-The summons was then withdrawn.

THE RISCA CONSECRATION QUESTION. TO THE EDITOR. Slp.It is a cause for general congratulation that the Risca consecration scare, like many another Babel, is fast subsiding, and the voice of indignant resistance, as it grows fainter in denun- ciation, becomes more voluminous and harmonious in the plea for toleration. The Rev A. Williams, the proclaimed people's representative, in his recent action of capitulation, must have done much to weaken intolerance and to bring the contending forces to an amicable agreement. After being supported in his motion of resistance by a very representative deputation which waited on the board, on apprehendiug the true state of affairs, he readily withdrew his arbitrary motion, and as readily seconded Mr D. James's motion, "That the board delay consecration until all disabilities have been removed." It is to be hoped that Mr Williams, in his magnanimity, still represents the people, and that the deputation '.was meant to support him, not simply his motion, though it may mean that the people generally, and the deputa- tion in particular, are again supporting their old and tried representative, Mr D. W. James, of whom they had entertained an unfair and un- grateful suspicion. Whilst the issue was pending, audgreatiyprejudioed by contending opinions and feelings, I refrained from publishing a number of the most representative testimonies to the view of general charity but now that the matter, accord- ing to the law of homoeopathy, is healing itself, I think it may serve to hasten the settlement of this very vexed question, if you, sir, will kindly print my letter of solicitation, and a few letters of those whose fidelity to Nonconformity and whose ardent and reliable Radicalism give them a right to be heard, some of whom are the best authorities on this question, e.g., Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P., and Mr Henry Richard, M.P. Mr H. Broadhurst, M.P., emphatically endorses Mr Osborne Morgan's opinion.—I am, &c., C. H, WATKINS, Baptist Minister. The Lilacs, Abercarne, June 9th. COpy OF LETTER SKNT TO THOSE WHOSE REPLIES AUK BELOW. Dear Sir,—May I be allowed to solicit the favour of your valuable opinion on a question which seriously affects the unity and strength of both Nonconformity and Liberalism in this locality ? In the parish of Risca, in the county of Monmouth, where Nonconformity and Liberalism are decidedly in theascendeucy.a new ceme- tery, consequent on the closing of the parish church- yard, has recently been constructed, and is about to be opened for burial purposes. The vicar, representing the Church party, has applied to the constituted Burial Board that a portion of the ground, proportionate to the strength of the Episcopal Church, should he set apart for consecration, averring that it is a religious conviction and conscientious belief. The board having, under Marten's Act, the power either to grant or refuse such an application, to be consistent with religious liberty offer the vicar the privilege of consecration, providing he will first give a legal an,1 satisfactory undertaking that both he and his sue. cessors will never exact any of the many disabilities consequent on consecration. The board, largely repre- senting Liberal and Nonconformist princip.tis, hence presumably correct exponents of religious equality, whilst not sure that such an undertaking can be secured, feel that the privilege is due to the Church party. The vicar, emphasing his conscientiousness, is prepared to accept the tolerant offer of the board, and promises to their satisfaction, and before he expects consecration as an accomplished fact, an undertaking waiving every disability. In view of the action of the board, a strong section of Nonconformity and Liberal- ism, unmindful of general principles, prays the board, on 110 condition, and under no eircuiinsi aiiees, to accede to the wishes of the Church party, protesting that conse. cration is but a." a wanton superstition,uuauthorisedand uuempowered by the Word of God," thus making Non- conformity the infallible stindard of all religious be- lief, and the intolerant opponent of all those who differ from them. Will you please aid us in deciding which power is the right one, so that we may be the more easily reconciled amongst ourselves, a d be strong to combat the common enemy ? Do you think the board err in straining the point of re igious liberty by desiring to do unto others as they would be done by?" or do you think th" svj.ion of Nonconformity opposed to th; board in err r in assuming the power to rulcother men's conscience- ? In the interest of a high principle which is the cherished force of Nonconformist faith and power, I humbly solicit the help of your sound judg- ment and wide knowledge, that we :nay by unity bo strong in the strength of our fidelity to the rih-I remain, obediently youis, C. H. WATKIliS, Baptist Minister. Westwood, Beulah-hill, Upper Norwood, May 19,1887. Dear Sir,—I hope it will never come to pass that Nonconformists will be intolerant. I do not know the law, but my instincts would lead me to say if Con- formists wish to have a piece of the cemetery conse- crated, let them have it. I may think consecration to b3 mere superstition, but my opinion is not to rule over another man's conscience. I should expect him to pay for his own ceremony, and to allow the parish tousethogroundfor other interments, if necessary; but if he wished for a ceremony, or fifty ceremonies, it would not hurt either me or the ground, and I should not hinder him. One of our fundamental principles should be religious liberty all round. We may hold our own opinions, and we may controvert and oppose the opinions of others in fair discussion; but we must do to others as we would that they should do to us. If in former days we have been denied equal rights, and if in some things we still sutfer, yet lienor let it be said that we became oppressors in our turn, and denied to our fellow-citizens the toleration which we claimed for ourselves. I write this merely upon the ca-e as stated by yourself, not knowing how others msiy be stating it.—Yours very truly (Signed*, C. H. SPURGEON. Dear Sir,—In reply to your letter I can only state what my own private opinion on the subject of your letter is, whatever that opinion may be wortu. I think the offer of the vicar is a fair and liberal one, and that the refusal of the board to allow the conse- cration of any part of the burial ground is not one of which I could approve.—I am yours truly(Sigued), G. OSBORNE MORGAN. nt- I C. H. Watkii a. Dear Sir,—I apologise for not answering your letter before. But I waited to get hold of a copy of the bill on cemeteries, which I brought twice before the House of Commons, but which was blocked by the Tory Churchmen. I send it now. There you will see how we proposed to deal with the question of conse. cration. You see we do not forbid consecration where Church people do it on their own initiative and at their own expense, and on such conditions as not to prejudice any of our rights. No doubt, in the estima- tion of many ot us, consjcration is acc ording to our views, a superstition. But I don't think we can impose our own views on others, provided we are not damaged or compromised by what they do.—\ ours very truly, (Signed) HENRY HICHARD. Dear Sir,—If I were in your parish, I think I should not quarrel with the decision of the board. I would not seek occasion of dispute, and would try to be as moderate and friendly to Churchmen as I s'ould wish them to be to Nonconfo:mists.—Yours very truly, (Signed) JOHN BRIGHT. Rev C. H. Watkins. Dear Sir,—I certainly think thit the vicir's request should be granted. I am no believer myself in conse- cration of a cemetery, and it is a matter of the most absolute indifference to me where L am huried. But I would always respect the feelings of others in these matters, and in this particular case it can harm no one to respect them.—Yours faithfully, (Signed) H. LABOUCHERE. The Rev C. H. Watkins.

CARDIFF COUNTY COURT. 'THURSDAY.—Before Judge OWEN. DISPUTE BETWEEN VETERINARY SURGEONS.- Moir v. Sim.—Mr Hugh Sim was sued by Mr Charles Mcir, veterinary surgeon, for breach of agreement, m which Mr Ziim had engaged not to practice as a veterinary surgeon at Cardiff. It was also sought to restrain Mr Sim from acting as a veterinary surgeon at Cardiff in the future. Mr J. L. Jenkins (from the office of Messrs Morgan and Scott), who appeared for the plaintiff, put in the agreement in question, whilst Mr Sankey proved the employment of Mr Sim on the 27ch April last. It appeared, however, that at the time in question the defendant was acting for his nephew, who was absent on his wedding tour. His Honour adjourned the case till the next court, thinking there was not sufficient evidence to grant an injunction to restrain. A COMMISSION CASS.-Daniel v. Langley.-In this case, Octavius Langley, mortgage broker, Longcross-street, Cardiff, sued Johu Langley, builder. West House-road, Penarth, to recover the sum of 24 ÓEl, £3 being balance of commission of 21 per cent. on a mortgage secured by him for the defendant, and BI 6s for the survey.—Mr Parker (from the office of Mr H. Cousins) was for the plaintiff, and Mr David for the defendant. —The plaintiff, on being consulted by the defen- dant, visited Messrs Linton and Kenshole, solicitors, who afterwards procured the amount of the mortgage (2500) from a client. It seemed that the original communications of Messrs Linton and Kenshole were with the plaintiff until they were introduced to Langley, by whom they had been paid their commission.—It was contended by Mr David that" his client should not bo required to pay two commissions, but the learned judge held that Daniel bad undoubtedly been employed by Langley, and gave judgment for L3. He dis- allowed the claim for the survey.

MERTHYR COUNTY-COURT. TAURSDAY. -Before Judge GWILYM WILLIAMS. A TIRPHIL INTRRPLEADRR CASE.— fie David Davies v. James Lewis. Philip Lewis, and the claimant.—Mr J. Vaughan appeared for the latter, and Mr Bgddoe for the execution creditor (Davies). Philip Lewis livos at Tirphil with his mother. He brought this action on account of his pony having been seized by bailiffs for a debt owing by his father to Davies. He swore that bo bought the ponVforLIO atwrtun Fair on June 21st. Since 1885 bis mother and himself had carried on the business of grocers. He had bought his father's stock for five guineas several years ago.- Judgment for claimant with costs. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BaoTfiRRS. David Thomas v. Daniel Thomas.—Mr J. Plews was for the plaintiff, and Mr Beddoe for the defendant.—The action was for L13 14s in respect of board and lodging and nursing of Thos. Thomas, Cefn, deceased, of whom defendant is executor.-Plaititiff, a haulier, in the employ of Mr Davies. Cefn Brewery, said his brother Thomas broke a blood vessel, and in May, 1885, became incapable of followiug his work. Plaintiff's wife acted as nurse to him until his death. The defendant, wno was executor, was in a position to pay for the attendance.—Judgment for plaintiff for M 15s.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE. Meetings in connection with the Primitive Methodist Conference were continued at Scar- borough on Wednesday evening and on Thursday. The opening sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Whittaker. There was a large congregation. Business was resumed on Thursday under the presidency of the Rev. T. Whitehead. The conference proceeded to fill the single vacancy in the deed poll membership. The election is usually upon the principle of seniority, but tho Rev. J. McPherson raised the question whether other qualifications should be taken into consi- deration. It was, however, decided to adhere to the usual custom. Mr J. Charlton, of Frome, was elected. Mr McPhersonV question is to be raised at a further stage. The next conference is to be held at Liverpool.

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DAMAGE TO A KETCH. An action was brought by Mr Wallbridge, of Penarth, owner of the ketch Ann, against Messrs Hepwood and Johns, of Gloucester, owners of the ketch Georgiana, to recover L60 for damages alleged to have been sustained by the Ann off the Dumbell, Bridgwater, on the night of Sunday, the 6tb March, owing to the negligence of the captain of the Georgians. Mr Ingledew was for the plaintiff, and Mr Handcockfor the defendants.— The Ann and the Georgiana, with two other boats, were taken in tow by a tug off Burnham, and towed into Bridgwater river, where they were to enter berths by the quay wall. The Georiana took the first berth, and the Ann was just about to take hers, when, according to the plaintiff's case, the Georgiana swung round, and, catching the Ann, drovo her on to the bank. In defence it was stated that notice of the intention to swing the Georgiana round was given to the Ann.—A verdict was given for the plaintiff, the damages to be assessed at a reference.

CARDIFF HARLEQUINS- ATHLETIC MEETING. The Cardiff Harlequins' fourth athletic meet- ing, the most important meeting which is held at Cardiff, will take place on Saturday next at the Ciub Ground, Penarth road. There are 107 competitors, and the events include from 120 yards to one mile foot races, and one to three miles bicycle races. Amongst the entrants are J. Haslam, Salford Harriers; A. James, Webb, and Sheen, of Cardiff Parry, Howells, and Beavan, ot Swansea and Parry, of Welshpool, the Welsh champion miler. The prizes, which amount in value to upwards of £ 40, will be distributed by the president of the club at the conclusion of the sports.

LLANELLY. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.—We are requested by the secretary of the Llanelly Hospital to remind our readers that next Sunday is Hospital Sunday. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.- At the fortnightly meeting on Thursday, Mr R. Nevill in the chair, attention was drawn to the workhouse blankets being unmarked, which fact transpired in a recent case where several persons were charged before the magistrates with wholesale robbery from the house. The master said he and the matron bad been victimised in this matter as much as had the union, and that for years past. The question of marking various articles was referred to a committee.

YS TKADMYNACH. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. -011 Thursday special services were held at Holy Trinity Church on the occasion of the dedication of a new brass lectern, which has been placed in the church in memory of the late Mrs Thomas, Ystradmynach. The Revs J. Lewis Meredith, M. A., Henry Thomas, and S. B. Jones officiated.

LONDON LETTER. [SPECIALLY WIRED.] [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] A TAWDRY CEREMONIAL—THK ROYAL ACADEMY RE- VOLT—A NEW SOCIETY-THE DISCUSSION ON THK CRIMES BILL—THK CLOSURE TO BE RE- SORTED TO—MR BALFOUR IN A DILEMMA— SCENE IN THE HOUSE—THK BODYKE EVICTIONS —-INDIGNATION AMONGST THE LIBERALS—MR BRIGHT'S DEGENERACY—MR GLADSTONE STILL k. MAGNANlMOUS-A LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT. r; LONDON, Thursday Night. The programme of the jubilee procession is that H a rather poor and somewhat tawdry ceremonial, ft was with the greatest difficulty that the Queen Was persuaded to lengthen out the show, and to add to the guests who are now by special favour asked to join it. Even as it is, the Procession will be broken up into two Part. the foreign royalties preceding the Queen by some half an hour. Probably the most "lilliant part of it will be the Indian prince, who kave come out in rather large numbers, and who ,Uro going to the tine shops in Bond-street to have brilliant dresses prepared, adorned with Pearls and with every kind of decorative Magnificence. One of these gentlemen has, I am told, sent a pair of court breeches to Hunt and ltoskell's to be furnished with a double line of jewels, the majority of which he supplies himself, and the rest to be made by the jeweller. The value of the jewels on this garment will not be leg than £ +7,000. I hear that the artistic revolt against the Royal Academy has itself given birth to another little insurrection. The rebels have done little, as far ae present results go, and the exhibition is, by general consent, a rather weak and colourless failure. But there are revolu- tionists in art as well as in politics. Mr Walter Crane is determined to give the Movement further significance. He and a timber of other gentlemen propose to carry out project they have long had at heart—the start- in of an exhibition of the associated decorative rts, the object being to show the artistic and Inventi ve powers of the designers of the various \\Iorks exhibited, and to illustrate the relation of the arts to different materials and uses. All Work shown is to bear the name of the designer. It is to be called "The Combined Arts." A rci ii. tocture, painting, decorative art, sculpture, r Modelling, engraving, and etching, as well as work in iron and stained class, will be admitted. The day on which the Government intend to close the discussion on the Coercion Bill is to- morrow week, the 17th. Mr Smith is expected to announce the date later on in the evening, Probably at midnight. So far the matter has been leapt a secret in order to avoid any outburst ot Mdignant criticism from the Opposition benches. r Gladstone, I am informed, will give the Proposal a most determined and vigorous oppo- sition. There was almost a scene at question time this eening-, and the amount of passion displayed by the Tories certainly gave a painful impression of the violence, not to say brutality, of their present totuper. A circular has been issued by the con- stabulary authority in Ireland in reference to the jubilee, and this circular is of a More than doubtful character. Some ques- tions were asked upon the matter a few days aKo, and Mr Balfour answered curtly that there wall no such circular. Since that answer a circular haa been published, the authenticity of which could not be denied. Col. King-Harman had to C"tlfess as much to-day, and thus he placed his shperior in a somewhat awkward position. Mr l:[t:aly described the answer of Mr Balfour as a quibble," whereupon the Speaker pounced upon Wand called upon him to withdraw. There 'tiere loud and fierce shouts of Name,. name! from the Tories, and for a few moments it looked as if Mr Healy were going to Le suspended. ut, after a short skirmish, the incident ended Without any violence. There is a strong feeling amongst many Liberals tha.t ome opportunity ought to be asked, and if "ot given, ought to be taken, of iJringing the cruel evictions in Ireland Wore the House. Several English members hõ4ve been over in Ireland during the recess, and haYe come back with violent feelings of disgust I\l\d horror at the scenes they have witnessed. ne of the members who has gone most thoroughly Inti) the Bodyke cases is Mr Alfred Pease, and the Tories which he tells of what lie has seen are cer- taiQly very impressive and very startling. As I old you, evictions are taking place all over Ireland, and emigration is flowing from the COUtltry in a full tide. But how can the matter L" discussed ? The Government will not ailow a Moment of time for anything but coercion. The recent attacks of Mr Bright upon Mr Gladstone are exhaustiug the patience with Which Liberals have endeavoured hitherto to ar the vagaries of the tribune of the People. Indeed, the language of condemnation II more fierce than I ever expected to hear. t is said that Mr Gladstone ought to make a suitable reply by going to the Midlands, and that if he did so he would get a toception as warm and as enthusiastic as even that "hich he got in Wales. This agrees with the report that I hear in several quarters, namely tbat there is no part of England where Home Rule has made such rapid strides as in the Midlands. Mr Gladstone has hitherto been restrained from taking any such step by his regard for his old friend, Mr bright. Mr Bright's recent letters must take IlWay this delicacy, and certainly pressure will be brought to bear upon Mr Gladstone to go into the 8tronghold of his parliamentary enemies, and there defeat and shame them. Beyond doubt the most talked-of play in j^ondon is Mr F. C. Grove's adaptation of Mr F. Philips'^ novel, As in a Looking-glass," "Ilich is now being performed at the Opera CUlruque under the same title. The critics, 414lost to a man, have condemned it in un- Measured terms, both on moral and artistic grounds, one going so far, indeed, as to say that the plot is sickening, the construction crude, the fading characters repulsive, the interest unholy, and the diction commonplace. The play cer- tainly exhibits the seamy side of our poor humanity with painful realism, and its short- Corningg in the shape of bad workmanship are Verl; piaiu, but it seems to me that censure of this *'ud is unnecessarily severe. At the same time it cantiot be denied that the great success which the !J:ece has achieved is due almost entirely to the Magnificent acting of Mrs Bernard-Beere as Lena, ^egpard, the extremely naughty heroine. In the Cene in which Lena commits suicide at the end of the play, Mrs Bernard-Beere's acting can only be tIJlllpared to that of Sarah Bernhardt in tragic lo" The success of the play has called fresh atten- 1()1I to the book and its author. It will doubtless toterest your realers-or those oi them, at any tate, who are not already acquainted with the fct.-to learn that Mr Philips is a barrister DI1 the South Wales circuit. Although he is still young man, comparatively, he has played many fcftrts on this world's stage. Born in 1849, lie is the youngest son of the late Rev George Washing- ton Philips, of liuxley Park, Surrey, and Wendy ^'carage, Cambridgeshire. He has had three brothers in the army, and he himself, after being educated at Brighton College, and at the Royal "Military College, Sandhurst, obtained a com- Mission in the Queen's Royals, in which regiment he served for a considerable time. Subsequently interested himself actively in theatrical matters, *»d from 1874 to 1880 he was lessee of the Globe ■theatre. He hasalsodoneagooddealof journalistic work. Besides As in a Looking-glass hich, by the way, has reached a seventh edition 1n this country, has been translated into rencli, Garlrlan, and Italian, and is now running as the lerial in La Nouvdle Revue. Mr Philips is the "Uthor of Social Vicissitudes," a series of society Iltetehes, and several other successful novels, lticlti,ling Jack and Three Jills, A Lucky YOunll Woman," and The Dean and his daughter," and he has a new book in the press a]jed The Strange Adventures of Lucy Smith," "'hich will, no doubt, be eagerly sought after as aOe)n as it is published. His practice at the bar, ( believe, is not very large, but he appeared with tIr Bowen Rowlands, Q.C., for Mrs Weldon "hen alie recovered 210,000 damages against M. Gounod. Mr Philips'* wife is the youngest "aughter of the Rev. W. Trevelyan Kevill-Davies, bf Croft Castle, Herefordshire. Mr F. C. Grove, the adapter of As in a ^ooking-glass," is also associated with South *les. He is a Ron of that eminent Swansea "°y," Mr Justice Grove. This is not his first dramatic success, for he was part author with Mr ^rinan Merivale of Forget Me Not," pro- ceed as long ago as 1879, and made famous by ;hf! Powerful acting of Miss Genevieve Ward as ^*rquisc de Mohrivart.

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THE MINES REGULATION BILL. MEETJNG OF MINERS' DELEGATES. BURT DENOUNCES THE GOVERNMENT. Oft Thursday morning the miners' representa- tives at present in London assembled toeether I for the purpose of hearing from Mr Thomas Burt, M.P., the result of his interview with the First Lord of the Treasury respecting the Mines Bill. Mr Burt, who characterised the bill as most unsatisfactory, f said that jthe had only been promised that the bill should be taken at 11.30 on Thursday. In his (Mr Burtss' opinion it was monstrous to bring on a bill ot such vast importance at that hour. He did not exactly know what to do in the matter. He would not like to appear to oppose the bill in any way, and yet he felt that the interests of five hundred thousand people were shamefully disregarded by the Government in thus forcing the bill into a committee of the House without time being afforded for its discussion. But if they obstructed the progress ot the bill the Government would only be too glad, as then the odium of obstruction would be thrown on the workmen's representatives. Upon the question of timbering, the represen- tatives generally were of opinion that Mr Abraham should adhere to his amendment in full. Ultimately the conference concurred in the opmion that it might meet the case if the rule were amended, so as to provide that "suitable timber should be taken into the working spaces, or within 20 yards thereto, and cut in proper lengths." Mr D. Morgan (Aberdare) introduced the question of shot-tiring in mines. Much discussion ensued. The north country representatives, as well as those of the Midland Counties, deprecated any tendency on the part of the workmen of Wales to unite with the employers with a view to having the bill relaxed in its provisions for safety so as not to increase the cost of production. Tho insinuation of carelessness was strongly resented by the South Wales delegates. Mr Abraham, M.P., protested against such language being used. The South Wales delegates were firmly of opinion that the proposed amendments were practicable, and that they would interpose no unnecessary impediment to the working of the collieries. They were of opinion that the "four week pro- vision "of the former bill, as well as the three months provision of the present bill, preventing shots being fired where gas had been found during that period, were ridiculous and unnecessary. Mr W. Evans deprecated the provision preventing the use of sinail coal dust as 44 tamping," A very important amendment was introduced and partly discussed at Wednesday's conference with regard to the construction of lamp stations. The amendment provides that the stations should be so built as to form a harbour of refuge, which would, in the event of any failure in the ventila- tion arising from afall or other accident, afford absolute immunity from danger to as many of the men as would be able to reach it. This amendment was also from South Wales, and was introduced by Mr Abraham. It was suggested that, inasmuch as this matter was yet only in the experimental stage, the discussion thereon should not be prolonged and that Mr Abraham should be at liberty to bring the matter forward if he felt so disposed.—The subject then dropped. In consequence of the statement of the leader of the House of Commons that the Mines Bill would be taken at 11.30 on Thursday night, the mining representatives held a conference, at which Messrs Burt, Ellis, and Blake were appointed to wait upon Mr W. H. Smith, and to inform him that unless the bill could be taken at 10.30, they would rather it should not come on at all. The result has been that the discussion on the Mines Bill is indefinitely postponed.

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HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY. Their lordships reassembled after the Whitsun- tide recess. The Lord Chancellor took his seat on the woolsack at a quarter-past four o'clock. There were about thirty peers present, including the Marquis of Salisbury, Earl Cadogan, the Duke of Buckingham, the Earl of Kimberley, the Earl of Rosebery, Lord Althorpe, Lord Stanley of Alderley, and Lord Stratheden. Several private bills passed the final stage. The Hyde Park Corner (New Streets) Bill was read a third time and passed. The House adjourned at 25 minutes to five o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY. SOUTH WALES COLLIERY COMPANY. The report of the standing orders committee having been read, the bill to extend the powers of the South Wales Colliery Company, Limited, was read a first time, and referred to the examiners. THE APPOINTMENT OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. Mr H. MATI'HUWS, in reply to Mr Roberts, said that the power of appointing justices of the peace for counties was vested in the Lord Chancellor, who usually acted on the recommendation of the lords lieutenants of counties. IRISH POLICJ AND THE JUBILEE. A SCENE. Mr CONYBKARK asked whether the Inspector- General of the Irish Constabulary had recently issued a circular to the force under his command sanctioning under certain conditions the raising of a fund in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee. Colonel KING-HARMAN said that such a circular had been issued, but there was no reason to suppose that the district inspectors would evade the orders given in the Inspector General's circular. Mr HEALY asked whether the Chief Secretary did not state on a former evening that no such circular was ever issued. Col. KING-HARMAN replied in the negative. Mr HKALY remarked that the statement of the Chief Secretary on the occasion in question was a mere quibble. ("Order, order.") The SPEAKER: I consider the interruption of the bon gentleman to be quite unparliamentary, and I must ask him to withdraw it. Mr HEALY: Do I understand you, sir, to rule that the word Co quibble" is unparliamentary? The SPEAKER I consider that the interruption of the hou gentleman was unparliamentary, and I ask him to withdraw the expression be has used. Does the hon and learned gentleman withdraw the expression of which I complain ? Mr HEALY Do you mean quibble ?" The SPKAKBR I mean the expression which the hon. member used when he said that the Chief Secretary had baen guilty of a quibble. Mr HKALY If the word "quibble" be unparlia- mentary, I withdraw it. The SPEAKKR The hon. and learned member interrupted the proceedings in a disorderly manner, and said that the conduct of another member was a "quibble." I ask him to withdraw that expression. Does he withdraw it ? Mr HKALY Yes, sir. THE ATTACKS ON ENGLISH FISHER- MEN. i Sir JAMILS FICRGUSSON, in answer to Sir E. Birk- beck, said her Majesty's Government have been in communication with that of Belgium on the sub- ject of the enforcement of the North Sea Fisheries Convention of 1882, with a view to prevent a recurrence of the depredations on tho east coast net fisheries. Ever since the report of the Board of Trade on the subject was received the Belgian Government have cordially entertained sugg-estions for the better prevention of infringements of the Convention. POSTAL SERVICES ON JUBILEE DAY. Mr RAIKKS, in reply to Mr Atkinson, said he had given orders that on the day fixed for the celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee post-offise arrangements should be such as to afford to the officials as much relief as possible. In the country there would be for the most part one delivery and one collection of letters and parcels, and the rural postmen would have finished their work on com- pleting their delivery. Throughout the country generaliy the post-offices would be closed after the first delivery until the time for the making up of the evening despatches. OUR LADY FRIENDS. In reply to Mr GOUKLKY, who asked that mem- bers should be allowed to take lady relatives other than their wives to the jubilee service, Mr W. H. SMITH expressed his sympathy with the desire of members who were so unfortunate as to be widowers or bachelors-(Iaughter)-to have privileges akin to those granted to members who had wives—(laughter)—but the committee to whom the question had been referred could not find it possible at present to endow them with the same privileges. (Laughter.) The Lord Cham- berlain had arranged to find places for members and their wives who sent in their names before Saturday. It was expected those in the front seats would wear levée dress, but with others it was optional. THE BODYKE BRUTALITIES. Mr CONYBKARK, quoting an account from an evening paper, asked the Chief Secretary to take steps for the punishment of the constable who had brutally assaulted the sged woman Walsh at the Bodyke eviction. Mr BALFOOB knew nothing about the incident. He was sorry to say scenes had taken place in resisting the police at Bodyke of the most dill" < graceful character. 5 MR SMITH'S SHORT SHRIFT SCHEME. Mr W. H. SMITH gave the following notice :— To-morrow, at half-past four, I will move an in- struction to the committee on the Criminal Law Amendment (Ireland) Bill, the effect of which will be to name a period at which the committee shall report that bill to the House. (Cheers and groans.) Mr J. MORLEY By the indulgence of tho House I may be allowed to make an appeal to the right hon. gentleman. Surely this is an extremely short notice for a proposal so extremely stroDK-to use the least offensive word I can find. (Hear, hear.) The Govern- ment must have made up their minds at an earlier date, and considering the importance of the pro- posal, it would have been more respectful to the House—(" ob, oh ")—to give a longer notice. I hope the right hon genlleman will see his way to postpone the motion to Monday. (Hear, hear.) Mr W. H. SMITH: I am sure the right hon gen- tleman must have expected the Government to make a proposal of this kind—(hear, bear)-for in an answer I gave the bon member for Dundee, on Tuesday, I did in fact give an intimation that it would be the duty of the Government to make a proposal of this kind. (Hear, hear.) It has not been possible to arrive at a decision earlier. Mr T. M. HEALY claimed that the House should be allowed at least 24 hours' notice to prepare amendments. Mr W. H. SMITH said the <terms of the motion would be handed to the clerk in ample time for members to be fully informed. (Cries of How ? ") The SPEAKER, being appealed to by Mr Conybeare, said there was nothing irregular in the course proposed.

THE CRIMES BILL. In committee on the Criminal Law Amend- nie.nt (Ireland) Bill, I Sir C. RUSSELL moved an amendment to clause four with a view of empowering the court for good cause to order that the trial should be heard in some other county or borough. The hon. mem- ber added that a good deal bad been said of late as to obstruction, and in reply he could only say for the occupants of the Opposition benches that they had never advanced or supported a single amendment for which there was not solid reason founded on straightforwardness and fair play. (Opposition cheers.) The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND opposed the amendment on behalf of the Government. After some discussion the committee divided, and the numbers were-for the amendment, 142 against, 177—majority, 35. Mr M. HEALY moved to omit the word "more" before the words fair trade in the clause. The ArroRNEY-GICNFRAL tor IRELAND opposed the amendment, and after a short discussion it was negatived by 137 against 85. Mr HKALY (Longford) moved an amendment the object oi which was to provide that where the trial was to be removed from the county in which the alleged offence was committed, the venue should always bo in the county of the city of Dublin. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND opposed the amendment, and after some discussion it was negatived without a division. [LEFT BIrriNa.1,

MR SMITHS SHOITT SHRIFT. The Central News says:—The terms of motion which Mr Smith will move to-morrow, in regard to the Crimes Bill, arc as follows :—"That it be an instruction to the committee to report the bill on the 17th of June."

SIR GEO. TREVELYAN AND IRISH REPRESENTATION. Replying to a Nottingham correspondent, Sir George Trevelyan declines to discuss the question of Irish representation at Westminster, adding, If we have not a common Imperial Parliament, I conceive that the virtual separation of the two countries would ensue."

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THE CLYDESDALE AND BRACA- DAILE COLLISION. Judge Owen, assisted by assessors, had before him at the Cardiff County-court on Thursday a case in which Messrs Robert McKill and Com- pany, the owners of the steamship Clydesdale, brought an action against Messrs Joseph Temperley and Company, Newcastle, the owners of the steamship Bracadaile, to recover the sum of £1300 sustained by the Clydesdale in a collision in the Cardiff gutway, whilst there was a cross-action in which the owners of the Bracadaile sought to recover L300 for damage to that vessel from the owners of the Clydesdale. — Mr Abel Thomas, instructed by Mr T. H. Stephens, appeared for the owners of the Clydesdale, and Mrilngledew for the owners of the oth-er ve"el.- After hearing evidence, the assessors thought that having regard to her size and the weikht of her cargo, the Bracadaile could not have got nearer to the West Bank,and she was in her proper:place in the centre of the channel. The court found that the Bracadaile ought to have stopped and reversed before she did so, and a similar finding applied to the Clydesdale, which vessel was not properly navigated. The court found both vessels to blame, and made the usual order for an assessor to assess damages.

CLYNE VALLEY (SWANSEA) RACES- j These races, which are not held under Grand National Rules, took place on Thursday. The racing was good, the weather fine, and the attend- ance satisfactory. The committee and officers, whose: work deserves recognition, were Mr Paradise, hon. secretary Major Pike, hon. treasurer Mr G. Phillips, judgcf Mr F. R. Nevill, starter Mr Savers and Mr Coultard, clerks of the scales and Mr H. Edmunds, clerk of the course. During the day the hand of the 1st G.R.V. played. The following are the results THE !RADKSME!f'S PLATE OP £a5.-Mr nopkin's Miss Grace, 1 Mr Butt's Ginger 2 Mr smali's Miss Forester, 3. Betting-Evens (iitiger Pup, and 6 to 1 each agst Miss Grace and Nliss Forester. UPEN JPLAT XVACE OF :t.LG.-Y.1r VV. neyn,, ictws iviay Day, 1; Mr Coatlings's Little Emmie, 2 Mr Bruck- nell's little Arab, 3. Betting-2 to 1 agst May Day, 4 to 1 agst Little Emmie, and 5 to 1 agst Little Arab. THE l-ENLLERGARE HUNT AND LUANGAFULACH HARRIERS' HURDLE RACE.—Mr Trevor Kichards's Deception, 1 Mr Forester's Treasure, 2; Mr Morris's La,ly, 3. Betting-6 to 4 at Deception, and 10 to 1 e ich agst Treasure and Ladr. GALLOWAY RACE.—Mr Hopkins s Miss Grace, 1 Mr S. Davies's Tulip, 2; Mr Reynolds's May Dav, 3. Betting—3 to 1 on Miss Grace, 4 to 1 agst May I)ay, and 6 to 1 agst Tulip. A MATCH FOR £ 15 A SIDE.—Mr Bichards's Hast- ings, 1 Air P. Richards's Grey Friar, 2. A T'LAT HACK OF £ 12.—Mr Hopkins's Little Lily, 1 Mr Evans's Little Poily, 2 Mr Fond's Kitty, 3.

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SWANSEA. SOUTH WARD ELECTION.—Mr John Glasbrook, being the only candidate nominated to fill the seat -in the town council for the South Ward which was rendered vacant by the elevation of Mr W. J. Rees to an aldermanship, has been declared duly elected. VITAL STATISTICS.—Week ending June 4.— Number of births registered, 33 annual rate par 1,000, 22'6. Number of deaths regi tt-red, 24 annual rate per 1,000, 16 4. — EBENEZJCR DAyijrs, Medical Officer ot Health. UNLAWFUL PRESENCE. Albert Hiscock, a labourer, hailing from Devonshire, who gave liis address a 5, Bank-terrace, was charged at the police-court on Thursday with being in the back yard of the Brewery Tap public-house on the 5th inst. for an unlawful purpose. Detective Inspector Jones gave evidence as to the difficulty of gaining access to the premises, the wall being 10 feet high all round, and only pierced by a door, which was always kept locked. Prisoner said he had been drinking in the house all the evening, and, on going out, slept in the yard. The beuch, however, believed he bad gone there for an unlawful purpose, and sentenced him to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. JUVENILE DEPRAVITY. -i'vlary Jane Farrell and Sarah Ann Farrell (twins, aged 15) and Edith Pengelly (16) were summoned for usinic obscene language in Paxton-street. P.C. 22 deposed that he heard the girls singing a most obscene song, the words of which, written from memory on R piece of paper, he handed to the bench.—The Stipendiary said that the words were too disgust- ing for anyone to repeat, but he would pass the paper to the defendants that they might know what the constable alleged.—Defendants denied that they uttered the words alluded to, and said they were singing "The ship that never re- turned."—Mr Fowler remarked that it was quite shocking that girls like defendants should parade the streets soiling their lips with such words. It was a gross offence against the public, too, and could not be allowed. They would each be fined Is and cost. BREACH OF THE SUNDAY-CLOSING ACT.-Wil- liam w agstati, landlord ot the Leopold Inn, was summoned for committing a breach of the Sunday-closing Act on tha 29th ult. P.C. Llewellyn said that at 12.45 he saw a woman knock at the door of the inn and enter. Shortly after she came out with two quarts of beer con. cealed under her apron. An attempt was made to prove that the woman had been working at the inn, and was given the beer to take home. The bench, however, fined defendant £3 and cost. ALLEGED OFFENCE UNDER THE TRUCK ACT.— Mr Robinson Smith, solicitor, applied that a summons should be issued against Thomas Jones, Gower-street, the scavenging contractor to the corporation, for an offruce uuder the Truck Act. It was averred that a man named Wm. Barnes, who bad been in Jones's employ as a haulier, was obliged to go to his master's shop and take out part of his wages in goods. The summons was granted. THE PHOTOGRAPHS taken by Mr Chapman of the Right Hon. W. K. Gladstone, Mrs Gladstone, Sir Hussey and Lady Vivian, surrounded by the Welsh M.P's, are acknowledged by all to be the BEST PHOTOGRAPHS taken (luring the visit. Published in two sizes- -Cabinet, Is t.d; large size for framing, 3s each. Charming grouns of the ladies in the reserved enclosure hundreds in each group recognisable. Large size, 2s 6d each, at Mr Chapman's studio, High-street, Swansea. WELSH CYCLING TOURNAMENT at Swansea, Thursday, June 16th. Entries close 10th. Mendy Parry, Swansea. 501 W. F. BULL & Co., Wine Merchants, Ac., removed to 10. Union-street Swansea. 3459 Mr Gladstone has very kindly consented to allow the addresses and presents he received during his visit to South Wales to be exhibited by William Williams, jeweller, &c, 29, Castle-street, Swansea, where they are now on view. 4873 FORTH AITS OF MR AND MRS GLADSTONE.— Mr J. Harrison Goldie h 's been favoured by Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Lord Aberdare, and others with a sitting while at Singleton, and now his on sale c piax at 6d, Is, 2s, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d each, post free.-J. Harrison Goldie, Studios, Temple-street. 1070

NEATH. DEATH OF MR JOHN THOMAS.—We have to announce the death of Mr John Thomas, of Thomas's-terrace, Meiincrythan, who had occu. pied the position of forge manager to Messrs Leach, Flower, and Co. since the establishment of their works, 25 years ago. Deceased had been for many years deacon of the Welsh Methodist Chapel, Meiincrythan, and was much respected. He was about 50 years of age. SANITARY INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN.—At the recent examination of surveyors, held at the Portland Rooms, Baker-street, London, Mr W. Edmond Thomas, A.M.I.C.E., surveyor to the Neth Rural Sanitary Authority, was placed in the first class. Mr Thomas is the first engineer in Wales who has passed the examination.

MERTHYR. A DEMENTED TRUCK.—On Thursday afternoon the inhabitants of the locality known as Tramroad- side were startled to find that a large empty coal truck was running over the declivity from the direction of Pontmorlais at a terrific rate. A serious accident might have occurred at any moment, as there are generally many children and others passing over the crossings at various points. Fortunately, however, nobody was injured in the wild run of the truck, the progress of which was not arrested until it had gone a distance of more than a mile. CARDIFF JUBILEE FESTIVITIES.—Grand concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains, &c., see front page. 4860

DOWLAIS. BAZAAR.—A bazaar promoted by the friends connected with Caersalem Baptist Chapel was opened at the Odd fel I ows'-i tall, on Thursday afternoon, by Mr David Davies, of Merthyr. There are eight stalls, each of which is laden with a multifarious assortment of articles, and it is hoped that a goodly sum will be realised by the event. THK FREE LIBRARY SCHEME.—Ou Wednesday evening a special meeting of the Chamber of Trade was held on the subject of the proposed free library. A deputation from Merthyr, who attended the meeting, were informed that the Dowlais people were still prepared to support the scheme provided they derived a fair equivalent for their contribution.

ABERDARE. THE JUBIUCE CELEBBATION.—At the public meeting on Wednesday night, after the despatch of our parcel, it was decided to provide a tea on Jubilee Day for all children attending the day schools in the district, and for all the aged poor of the parish. A suitable medal is also to be presented to each child. Major Thomas Phillips and Mr Theophilus Jenkins were appointed joint bon. sees., and a representative executive com- mittee was elected. The high constable promised to convene a meeting of ratepayers for the pur- pose of considering the best means of carrying out the proposed free library scheme. CARDIFF JUBILEE FESTIVITIES.—Grand concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains, &c., see front page. ,„ 4860

EBBW VALE. JUBILEE SPOR! S on June 20th. Entries for the open events will close on une Ibtb. 489b

RHYMNEY. CARDIFF JUBILEE FFSTIVITIES.—Grand concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains Ac., see front page. 4860

CAERPHILLY, CARDIFF JUBILEE FiESTIvrriEs. -Grand concert, 23rd June next. For particulars of special trains. Itc., see front page. 4860

COWBRIDGE. THE JUBILEE CELIEBRATIO-N. -In this district the celebration will include provision for the enter- tainment of old and young in the surrounding villages of LUnblethiau, St. Hilary, Welsh St. Donat's, md Ystradowen. Games will be arranged for the young, who will alse be provided with tea. Rustic sports will be organised for the adults. At night a beacon fire will be lit at Stalling Down, and rockets will be discharged. WEDDING PRESENTS in Solid Silver and Best, Electro-Plate. A great variety at Tainsh Bros. 5 High-street, Cardiff 1097

CARDIFF. EYE HOSPITAL, 18, CHARLKS-STKEXT. — Open daily. Attendances during the month of May, 583 new cases, 144-.—W. A. Brailey, M.D., daily. Attendances during the month of May, 583 new cases, 144.-W. A. Brailey, M.D., consulting surgeon J. Milward, M.D., and H. C. Ensor, M.R.C.S., surgeons A. Plain, M. B., hon. sec. HAMADRYAD HOSPITAL SHIP.—Report for the week ending the 8th of June, 1887 :—Number of patients remaining last week, 54; admitted since, 13 discharged, 12; died, C; out-patients tr.jate i, 138; remaining on board, 55.—W. HUGHES, Medical Superintendent. A CURIOUS MISHAP. An odd accident happened on Thursday morning at the E"st Bate Dock, between ten and eleven o'clock. Two locomotives, with about 100 watrons and trucks attached, were running past the East Junction Dry Dock, when from some unexplaine,i cause a portion of the train left the line, and five large empty covered trucks toppled over on to each other, demolishing a lamp-post standing near. Information of the accident was sent up to the docks, with the result of a large crane and break down gang being despatched to the scene of the accident. The wagons off the line were speedily got on again, and the five trucks lifted np and replaced on the metals. The great saie of Jewellery, Diamonds, Watches, Ac., by auction at Mr Best's Establishment. Queen- street, will be resumed at ha'.f-past Two this afternoon by Messrs John Jenkins and Co., Auctioneers. HARLEQUINS' SPORTS next Saturday, 2.45 p.m. by Messrs John Jenkins and Co., Auctioneers. HARLEQUINS' SPORTS next Saturday, 2.45 p.m. Bicycle and Foot Races 104 competitors. 4891 GREAT CLEARANCE SALE. perambulators nod Bassinettes, Bedsteads and Bedding at Lowest Prices. -perkins Bros. <fc C'> Ironmongers, St. Mary-st. 3443 MR GLADSTONE'S VISIT TO S. WALES Bv special permission, !Ii,. Chapman has obtained soma excellent groups of the assembly at .>lngleton, srlme of which are tow on view at the Queen-street Arcade Studio. 1257 JUBILEE FF-STIVRTIES. -Grand concert, 23rd June next. Sterling artistes. See advertisement t,ont page. 4860 HARRIS, SON, & Co., of Merthyr, have »■ W A Fine Art Studio, Royal Arcade, Cardiff. 1045 FOR Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, Boxing,Fencing, Gymnasium Requisites, and In and Out Door Games of all kinds-Morris Bros., 57, Queen-street. Cardiff. 3813 GENTLEMEN can ba accommodated with superior horses or vehicles on hire or sale, with or without driver& -Co dstream Hotel, Cardiff. 781

LATE SPORTING NEWS. i ANTICIPATIONS. To-morrow the Hardwicke Stakes will attrack most attention at Ascot, and if, as is expected, Ormonde and Minting oppose each other in it, it will unquestionably be the feature of the meeting. The performance of Minting in the Jubilee Stakes entitles him to the highest respect, but I have not yet lost my faith in ORMONDE, whom I shall expect to be successful. The other events may be decided ns under :— Alexandra Plate-Tiiz COB or BEAVEK High- weight Plate—TURA COLT or CAmBusmoitic Wokingham Stake—WHITEFRIAR or Co Mwwk's best Windsor Castle Stiikeis-SAnIETY > r BRIAR. SOOT. Thursday Night. VIGILANT. The connection between Mr Manton and Fagan is at an end. George Frederick" plumped for Gay Hermit in Monday's Echo. Just before the first race at Ascot, on Tuesday, a respectably-dressed man fell down in a fit and died. It looks now, after the race for the Jubilee Cup, as it St. Mirin ought to have won the Jubilee Stakes at Kempton Purk. No excuse can be offered for Bendigo's defeat on Tuesday, for he was fit and well, and no better course could have been chosen for him A Central News telegram, dated New York, Wednesday, says that the annual spring regatta of the Atlantic Yacht Cluo was held on Tuesday. The course was the same M for the America Cup raco. The yacht Atlantic won, the Shamrock, Prisciila and lialatea tollow ing in the order named. The Galaiei* was 23 minutes behind the Atlantic. Royal Hunt Cup records show a large propor- tion of four year olds successful since the insti- tution of the race in 1843, though it was inaugu- rated with the victory ot a five ye.\r old ill Kaignt of the Whistle, Of the total of forty-five races completed by Gay Hermit yesterday, twenty-two have fallen to the share of four year old., the horse of that age carrying the highest weight fgst 91b) first past the post being Mr G. Clove's Win- elow in 1873. Newmarket trials have often proved deiusioli and a snare, but never was this more Apparent than in the case of Eurasian and Beaver. On the Monday before York the former was sent- to act as tell-tale in a gallop of a mile and three-quarters, and those who saw the spin asserted that Beviver won easily. It seems strange, however, that F. Barrett should have ridden Eurasian to victory for the Ascot Stakes, seeing that Mr L. de Rothschild, the owner of Beaver, lias first claim on that jockey's services. Prominent amongst the illustrious strangerr at Ascot yesterday were the Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh of Jodhpore and his brother, Moomar Hurji Singh, whose gorgeous Eastern costumes created general notice and admiration. The four in hand of Sir Pertab Singh's was a blaze of barbaric pearl, and the heavy bullion embroideries on some of the cloth-of-gold wraps worn by the re retainers, were sufficiently niaguificent to make the old larly of Threaviiieedle-strest envious. The Rao of Kutch, the Maharajah Holkar, and a cloud of other distinguished Indian feudatories were also seen in the Coaching and Four in Hand Club enclosures, looking a little happier than when they sat discussing, by w/iy of lunch, rain water and fruit during the Oaks Day at Epsom.

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