South Wales Daily News

CARDIFF PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. At the weekly meeting of this society, held at the headquarters in Castle Arcade, on Friday night, under the presidency of Mr C. F. Goocb, a first selection was made of slides, illustrative ox scenes and objects in Cardiff and the district in- tended for American photographic societies. From time to time these societies send sets of slides of American scenery to the United Kingdom, and they are circulated among kindred associations in this country for exhibition. Thus an oppor- tunity is afforded of estimating the progress ^eultea^taW, same time, ot learning something of the natural and architectural features of the great continent of the west. For example, on tne 4ta of next month the Cardiff Society will exhibit slides of photographic views taken by members of the California Camera Club, and illustrating the unique and world-famed Yosemite Valley. So obviously excellent a prac- tice was too praiseworthy not to be imitated in this country, and, by way of reciprocation, the Cardiff Society has undertaken the pleasant taA of letting our enterprising Amencancousms know what strides are being madem photography in the oldKmntry by toward™ IK bits and characteristic life episode, bouth Wales is peculiarly prolific of castles, ancient and modern and remembering ttie penwim of the average American for something "real old," the Cardiff Society includes in its collection a goodly number of fine slides of tho castellated towers and frowning; battlements of Cymry's ancient strongholds. Mr b. VV. Allen, an enthusiastic photographer and an energetic member of the Society, had furnished himself on Friday night with a new and magnificent triole lantern, with which he threw the views on to "canva« The members then made a selection, attte S.olu.ion of which Mr Allen (.». « exhibition of slides descriptive of(> How Bi'1 Adams won the Battle of Waterloo. They fQ neranbs of pictures executed by ™ ff3Jf. He hL worked with, the Mr A1 e f t^e iimHOur of the depicted KenfrVs braggadocio, and as the productions character s D opf,n market, must prove are rea { pr0fit to the clever artist, as well as V°U^nvable entertainment to atiaiences wno of e.ijoja i ly „00d lantern show.' ^s^'t^ie several sbdes were 1?ut in the lantern Mr Vllen recited the extra ordinary story of Bill Ad:i,nls "vitli capital effect. Altogether the 0{ the Society was one whic.i left a decidedly pleasing impression upon both members and visitors.

0 A PERILOUS VOYAGE. ( The steamer Start, of London, Captain Frank T DcacO:1, owned by Messrs Farrar, Groves, and Company, London, arrived at Wilmington, Carolina, on the 13th inst., from Hamburg, via Newcastle, after a most perilous voyage. The bad weather commenced immediately after leaving England, and continued with great severity throughout the voyage. While off toe Bermudas she was continually thrown on her beam ends, and drifted so rapidly towards the Bermuda light that it was feared she would not be able to weather the gale, and for a consider- able time the ship made no headway whatever. For a. day or two after. leaving Ber- muda tine weather was experienced, but it became bad, and the storm burst on the ? a £ j], greater violence than ever, causing I jjov This continued till within two or great delay. Wl]mington_ To make t.hiee d > during the height of the matteio £ f,av,uda a fire brolca out gale on },ut fortunately this was ex- m the bun v ,Qnt rnucj1 damage. The Start tmgmshed w remarkably good condition arrived m V"L lono-cd and perilous voyage after sucn a V in0st remarkable on —one of ""C. having been battling record, the s'"l onQ iand to the other, with the elements tr prolonged to the almost causing the voyage to P days.. Captain unprecedented leng't Cardiff, an(^ a cousjn Deacon is \veu-K.n""Ll T «t-0ng, steamsnip of the wife of Mr R- flQ\ safe arrival owner, of Penarth. llie 1 V ,,re by a great will be received with P* ^eell anxiously number of friends, wno rjapfcain Deacon, waiting for news for some time. course in a letter to his friends, states tn^ r experi- of his 20 years' sea service, he fc passed enced such weather as that he 'ia ■* through.

I SUICIDE OF A PRISONER. A great sensation was caused at the Newcastle Assizes on Thursday when a prisoner named Baker committed suicide as he ietc dock. He had been convicted, together wltn another man, of an unnatural offence, and Mr Justice Wills sentenced both pri- soners to penal servitude for 10 years. Baker exclaimed that he was not guilty, and before leaving the dock waved his hand as though in farewell to several relatives in court. He then walked down the stairs leading to the cells, but had only gone a few steps when he placed a bottle to his mouth, swallowing a draught from it, and suddenly fell into a warder's arms. He seemed to die in a few seconds, and so quickly was the act committed that before the judge had left the court it was known that the prisoner was dead. He had been out on bail, and must have purchased the poison in order to commit suicide m the event of his being found guilty.

MISOGYNISTSIN NEW YORK. I learn (says a, correspondent) that in New York the bachelor habit," to use the American expression, is alarmingly on the increase. All the young men in the best societyare beginning to shy at the idea of marriage. This is proved by statistics. New York possesses a Society Directory, and more than 3,000 of those whose names are honoured wit h a place in its pages are un. married men. There are twice as many bachelors as maidens yet none of the former admit that they could not find a wife if they wanted to. So strong, indeed, is the aversion of the average male to marriage that when an approaching wedding ia announcedallthe clubmen wear crape.

MR BALFOUR IN GLASGOW. Mr Balfour yesterday presented to Glasgow University a portrait of Sir William Thomson, subscribed for by the citizens in re- cognition of his eminent scientific ser- vices. The right honourable gentleman, speaking at the Union Club last night, said the last five years had been the most eventful in the history of the country. The Unionist party which was brought into existence by the great betrayal of 1886, was now more united than ever. Mr Chamberlain's recent important and significant statement indicated that the Unionist party formed now an organic whole, and they were in sympathy not merely upon Irish questions, but upon important Imperial questions.

PORTHCA WL. RATEPAYERS' MEETING.—Mr C. C. E. Evans presided over a, meeting of ratepayers held on Thursday evening, when it was decided to cor- dially invite the Volunteers to camp on the Common next summer.—Mr James Brogden then moved a resolution expressing the desirability of taking steps to obtain a Local Board for Newton Nottage jjjparish.—The resolution was seconded by Dr Alexander, and carried an amendment to the effect that no action be taken for the present (proposed by Mr Win. Thomas, Mona, seconded by Mr David Hopkins, Queen's Hotel) being losi,

ABERCARN. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A fatal lamp accident occurred at Abercarn on Wednesday night, the victim being a. man named William Thomas, father of Mrs Nicholas, residing near the stables. The old man, who was 95 years of age, had been blind for some years, and was in the act of undressing when he knocked the lamp over, sustaining such injuries that he died last night.

CARDIFF STEAM ENGINE- MAKERS' SOCIETY. At the Royal Hotel last evening the local mem oers or this society entertained their general secretary, Mr James Swift, 0f Manchester to a banquet in commemoration of his visit to Cardiff. An excellent repast was provided by Host Harman, and amongst the large attendance were the following visitorsMr R. Jenkins (loco- motive superintendent of the Rhvmney Railway Company), Mr D. MerediSh fRhvmne^ Rvhpy draughteman) Mr Davidson (Tynesidc), iUr Keating (WaUsend), Messrs W. Royle and Samuel Uslc (Windsor Slinwav^ \Tr Dwid Pugh (Tydfil Works), Messrs Ge-rge Nott and Ben Dobson (Messrs Morel), Mr I^lner (secre- tary of the National Society), Mr John Hayes (Junction Dry Dock), and Mr D. Clarke and Mr Gn&n (Barry Graving Dock).~A letter was read from Councillo Riches regretting inability to attend.— 1 tie loyal and patriotic toasts h^v-re- been duiy honoured, the Chairman Mr John Hales (a member of 44 years' standing Drooo^ed the Town and Traae of the Cardiff district Mr acknowledg- ing the toaht of the pi.rerit society, Mr Swift contended that ,ho old xrades Unionists much as their methods had recently been nriHmiaui i, ^,i accomplislied a splendid work. The Union of Steam-engine Makers, he said, had now 7,000 memoers m its 109 brancues, and the Societv wis in a more flourishing state at present &ring the 67 years m which it nad been in exisf-eripe U n was, indeed, one of the wealthiest societies in connection %ith the engineering trades, and during the past three years its capital value has been more than '■.■j- ^&°rt was being spared to improve the condition of the member" and it "^Ts'S"A Sril i mucn as £ o,UUU could (ie antio:nated in the -P-=tT { d> (Applause.) He mipressed upou the local e^in^m&kl)TS the need of afiihating themselves with the societv instancing cases wnere W £ tges had been mater a fv raised and hours of workl!1g reduced its toasts followed, theproceedilags being interspersed by musICal -=

SWANSEA rrRAINING COLLEGE. At the Swansea Training Colln^ i„.f the Rev B. J. Binns p^sidS S kst n,ghii' attended meeting of the sUpWrterf &In the course of the proceedings Mrs Mcr^n' P w i liams, in the absence of Lady S 1 paper on what the vanoL fe f ancient and modern civilisation eriuPent? 0 done for the education of £ °°"ntr £ s have trasted the customs of ancient H -fi, CfiUp modern ones, and showed ™ Sf progress made. On the motion ri ';? tepKls fclato, seconded by Dr regret at. the resignation of tho passed, and Mr David Willi,,ufs S01^1 showing the work that had been don x-ei 20 years he had held the Sifel "nnS tit cordially welcomed Mr David ° 0 v successor, and hoped tho Collet' i ^ii more in the future. v/ould do stl11

CARDIFF SMUGGLING.—At Cardiff polices, before Dr Paine and Air Lewis Willi ms- Greek sailor nauied ^P^ Dram antes was charged on remandjvit. ;attempting to smuggle 251b of rooacco asuoie on tne l9th inSl- The prisoner, by means of an interpreter, admitted the charge, saying, however, that he had done it ,t through ignorance u. ™ law. He fined £ 5 ind costs, or one month s lmprisonmeut SHOr-LiimKG.-—A man nan>ed Harry Wilson was carngfc.* walno P.9.9«. formation received he went outside the shop, and saw the prisoner with the roll of carpet on his shoulder. He stopped him, and brought him into the shop. Ihe prisoner, in his defence, sai" carpet had been given to him by a man in Bute-street.— _-Thomas James Lewis, a shoeblack, said he was following his occupation near the shop. He saw the prisoner pick up oie carpet, and was trying to rover it over with sacking, when, seeing witness, he asked him to lend him a hand. Prisoner told witness then that he had pinched the carpet. Witness then gave information which led to pri- soner's arrest. The prisoner pleaded "not guilty," and was eommU L,ea to rne "ext quarter sessions.

NEWPORT. AN UNNATURAL BHOTIIER. ~At Newport police- court yesterday, ^o11^ 5 1?' w»o resides with her father and bro.her& au Marshes-road, com- plained of the violent conduct of her brother Edward. The latter, it is alleged, has been out of work for tne past two months. The sister resolved, as there was liitie money coming in, to go out to work, and wmlst assisting a sick neigh- bour her brother knoc ted her down in the street twice and severely bruised her face. This con- duct roused the ire ot tie crowd that gathered, but the brother made good his escape.—He had not the courage to face tae Court, and tho Bench ordered that he should pay 20s, or go to Usk for MATRIMONIAL lNFEUClTY.-—^monggt tjie heart- rending stories that the liiagistrates at the police- court listened to w.as one told by Lucy Venn, the young wife ? £ or4y Venn, son of the notorious William Venn. The ^ties reside at 35, ^ortIVJ fording to tne wife's story, her sp °?casionally indulged in drink and then b d in a violent manner otherwise, the lady ■- eorge was a good hus- band. On Thursday nn went home drunk and the wife took refug m her mother's house in Jones-street, 'ei' the husband followed. He took out his clasp knife and was in the act or bringing it down on his wife when the .P.011 was knocked out of his hand by The police were summoned, and Ven £ h^° 18Pend the night at the Pohce-station. H took refuge in a plea of ignorance, and Ins rta»tried to screen him. —The Bench, however, fined hiIn ^Qs ancj bound him ^er to keep^the pea ASSAULTING —JAMES U,EARDON, hobbler, Courtybella-street, put in a 27th appearance before cmirt, on this occasion u>i -.f. ^Aucer Keynolds. Reynolds was, 01frP,1, f J 111 Commercial- e road when Reardon, tresn tiom a quarrel with his wife, crossed the road and. faced the officer, and demanded that take exercise, in the noble art. Was declined, but1 Reardon was evidently bent 0]? mischief, for he rushed at Reynolds, kicked him, as another officer described it, 5 and getting his hand to his mouth he lei „ the marks of his teeth deep in his palm, ior this act of cannibalism the Bench decreed that Keardon should be enter- tained at Usk until the day after Christmas Day.

CARDIFF. Messrs Heme Brothers offered for sale at The Mart, Cardiff, ^veraUots of property in George and Nelson-streets, Docks. Only one lot sold, No. 30, ^eorge.stroec, held on a term of 99 years from March,18bl, vhicli was bought by Mr 'Joseph James Ames tor £ 390.

u53 MERTHYR. Mr Evan Lewis,pow1ai^ on Thursday night, •t the Vulcan Hotel, Moftered for sale by public auction, Mrb^eamans interest m Ko. I, Fair View, Merthyr a leasehold tenement held for 99 years from lSBo at a gvound rent of £ 1 3s 6d, the rental beng £ l3. The house waS offered subject to a jnortgage to the Dowlais Starr-Bowkett Society (Mr D. W. Jones, solicitor), upon which a net balance of £ 123 I2s 8d remained unpaid^. Mr R Lewis attended as s0 ift. vendor. After a spirited bidding, the lot fell to m Roger Vaughan, Abercanaid, ana the price, £ 139 10s, which was considered^ indicate a very fair ap- preciation of the house property in Mertliyr.

CHICAGO EXHIBITION, 1893. .1.893. It is announced that the Royal Commission for this Exhibition are now prepared to receive appli- cations for space in the British section. Such applications are to be made upon forms which may be obtained at the offices of the Society of Arts, London, where also "iformation can be procured as to the condition of the Extllbition, tbecbargea to be paid for space, Sc.

SUICIDE IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE On the Great Western mail train from Pad. dington reaching Reading yesterday, a man named Robertson or Roomson, late of Reading, was found dead in a second-class compartment, the deceased having apparently blown his brains out.

Feather boas are still much to the fore, and the I more fanciful the more fashionable; all sorts of bright-coloured plumage is dotted about the gleaming cock-feathers of which they are mainly composed. FOOTBALLS, Jerseys, Fencing, Boxing, Gymnastics, and Athletic Goods, send for Illustrated Price List.—T. Page Wood & Co CartHfE 1196

SPORT AND ANECDOTE. I BY AN OLD FOGEY. .The deatn of Jonn Nightingall occurred too late last week to permit of my making a refer- ence to the parsing away of this very clever trainer. He was another exemplication of the theory that I laid down a few weeks ;vo in reference to love of horses being trai^mittiH ;i:jd inbred. His father had a farm in Herts, where he trained horses for himself. Indeed, the late inbred. His father had a farm in Herts, where L he trained horses for himself. Indeed, the late John Jsightingall came of a rare old sporting family, and like the young Cannons and th» Chaloners, to whom I have alluded, he was born and brought up amongst horses. He has made his mark on the turf, and wiil be remembered as a very clever trainer and an honest man. Capt. MacheH once declared that Nightingall was Ull- equalled in training horses for hurdle racing and steeplechasing, and there is no doubt the captain was correct. Let me pass from this depressing subject— from death unto life. Sunday last was Mr Leopold de Rothschild's birthday, and I feel sure that he received not only the kind wishes of his financial friends but of the majority of the world of sport, for there are few more popular owners tha.n this gentleman, Two generations of these honest Jews, the Rothschilds, have been famous both in the paddock and at the post. Years ago the cry was, Follow the Baron," meaning IBaron Meyer Rothschild, whose daughter was the late lamented Lady Rosebery. The dark blue and yellow cap, rendered tamiliar by the victories of Favonius, was in later years adopted by Mr Leopold de Rothschild, whose nomine de course was at first Mr Acton. We all know both him and his colours now, and for the last eleven years Mr Leopold de Rothschild has been racing with fair success. The breath of suspicion has never rested on his name, and he has been a consistent winner of stakes—although, what is money to a Rothschild ? For Messrs Weatherby to send him a cheque is worse than sending coals to Newcastle. Alfred Hayhoe has always trained for him, and there are no finer stables in Newmarket than the Palace Stables, which are right opposite to the JNewmarket residence of the Rothschilds. His favourite jockeys have been George Fordham and Toni Ca,tinon-a noble pair—Mr Leopold de Rothschild is a breeder and has a fine stud farm down at Leighton Buzzard, and he is very fond of assisting the farmers in Bucks in their efforts to rear equine stock. In fact Mr Leopold is a right-down-good-sort," and is one of the most intimate friends of the Prince of Wales. The argument concerning the wisdom of bringing Ormonde back to his native land still continues. I have nothing more to say than that I fear roaring is transmitted. What surprises me more is that some people can be found willing to pay such exorbitant fees as are demanded for his services. The very best sires used to be procur- able. for a pony," but now 100 guineas is only a moderate fee. It a horse is at ail successful, he commences his stud life before he has proved his worth in that capacity, at a fee which is positively prohibitive to all but rich men. Lord Falmouth, whose lady has survived him "¡O short a period, once said that he behoved no stallion was ever worth more than 100 guineas at the stud, and, what is more, the late Lord Falmouth had facts and figures to bear out his statement. I observe that the police up and down the country are very active in prosecuting the occu- piers of premises where betting and gambling prevails. As the law of the land forbids these practices the officers are strictly within their rights, but I fail to see why so many little fish should be netted while the big fish are never angled for. The most notorious keeper of a gaming house in the olden days was probably Mr Crocfeford, originally a fishmonger. He kept rooms in London, and with bis rooms and his betting book he probably amassed half a million of money. Did you ever hear the story of his death ? It is said to have occurred the evening before The Princess won the Oaks in 1844. For himself and his friends he had backed The Princess in his own name to win a very hand- some stake. As the law stood then all those bets were rendered void by his death, and those who joined him in these wagers could not entertain the idea that all the money was going to be lost. To provide against this in case of victory the the idea that all the money was going to be lost. To provide against this in case of victory the demise of Crockford was kept a profound secret. As soon as The Princess had won one of his con- federates despatched a carrier pigeon from Epsom with the word Princess written upon a slip of paper and tied to the bird. As soon as this messenger reached its destination the body of Crockford was dressed in the usual clothes he wore and propped up in a chair and placed in the window-recess where he was wont to watch the folk return from Epsom. As the people drove past they saw the old man looking as they said at the time rather I vely." All bets were duly paid, and those who "stood in" received their respec- tive share of the plunder. If tho Australian cricketers will not take a gentle hint, it is all through their own seeking that they have had a severe blow. I don't know whether the refusals of Kent, Middlesex, and Notts to make fixtures with the Colonists in 1892 will completely knock the Cornstalks out of time, but if this won't do it, what will ? And yet I find that Derbyohire and Cambridge Uni- vrrsity are not averse to seeing the Australians again and playing them. If they do it may be of 1330 and 1831 no ollewonld object to their coming, but as they have now neither many great batsmen nor famous bowlers, it is difficult to understand their anxiety to come and be licked, unless it be that they look upon money as a salve to their wounded feelings. The projected tour must be settled on or before December 8th, when the secretaries meet at Lord's to arrange next season's dates. I see from both the American and English papers that the National Sportiug Club of Lon- don will be the scene of a great fistic battle next May or June, for themanagement have succeeded in arranging for Frank Slavin and Peter Jack- son, the white and black pugilists which Australia has produced, to meet and decide the question of supremacy. When they were both in this coun- try before there was a wordy warfare, but now there is to be a fistic fight. I should haVe tnought that after the fiascos between Jackson and Smith, Slavin and McAuliffe, and Dixon and Wallace, our leading clubs would have fought shy of the great professors." Of course, they are vprv clever men, who are jealous of eacn other, but for all that the meeting of these big men may prove another disappointment.

CAERPHILLY MINERS' ASSOCIA- TION. A special meeting of the Caerphilly Miners' Association was held at the Goodrich Arms Hotel, Caerphilly, oil Thursday evening, pre- sided over by Mr Edward Jones (Rhos), the vice-chair being occupied by Mr Eli Attewell (Caerphilly).—Mr Lewis Miles (secretary) gave a report of the Sliding-scale Joint Committee meeting in respect to the accountant's reporu as to the reduction in wages, and the restriction of the output of coal throughout the collieries of South Wales and Monmouthshire. He also read the report of the Scale meeting held on Monday last in reference to the decision arrived at to consult the workmen's constituencies so as to seek plenary powers for entering into a new sliding arrangement for the future. Owing to the importance of the question at issue, it was decided that a mass meeting of the whole of the miners of the district be held next colliers holiday, at the Market Hall, Caerphilly, so as to finally delegate powers to the workmen's repre- sentative. It was stated that the subject of a weekly holiday had been fully discussed during the month by the various collieries in this district, weekly holiday had been fully discussed during the month by the various collieries in this district, .1 1- .1. and it was thought something siiouia ue uuuo without further delay to check the downward tendency in the prices of coal. The following resolution was then unanimously adopted That in the opinion of this meeting the time has arrived when some mode of restriction should be adopted throughout the whole of the collieries of South Wales and Monmouthshire, and Wednesday in each week be fixed for the holiday, and that this a-rrange- ment should commence on the first day of the next vear and to make this holiday thoroughly effectual this district suggests that a general conference of miners throughout the United Kingdom be held at the early date to discuss this one important question, so as to make it general and universal throughout Great Bvitaui. A report was next given by the secretary of the interview with Messrs Thomas and John Rees, proprietors of the Furnace Blwm Colliery, Caer- philly Mountain, in respect to the dispute arising over the change of the mode of working the fire clay under the coal, which had resulted in a strike since the 15th inst. After about an hour's consultation the proprietors came to a satisfactory arrangement with the workmen. It was afterwards decided to re-start the colliery the following day. The second appeal from the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Colliery Workmen's Feaeration to- wards the support of the colliers on strike at Nixon's Collieries, Mountain Ash, was-.considered. It was then decided to refer the question to the collieries in this association for further financial support at once, and the subscriptions to be forwarded to the district treasurer. A letter was read from the secretary of the Caerphilly Branch of the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Smiths' and Strikers' Association, cltlIing the attention of the miners to the action C, of some of their members seceding from the association with a view of joining the Miners' AssociatiOu- The matter was deferred until a fuither investigation of the question. Mr Miles then explained the situation and circumstances of the miners' strike in the district of the Pas de Calais France, and said that they were in duty bound' to carry out the resolution passed at the International Congress of Miners at Paris in May last viz To financially support any nation of miners that would come out on strike, that was represented at the Congress, and also to guard against supplying those firms with coals that may be on strike in those countries." It was decided to recommend the collieries in this association to take the matter up without delav with a view of financially assisting the French miners.-A resolution was P^ n-Assintr unabated confidence m Mr .Allied Kmai M.P., the member for the division, thanking him for his past services in the labour interest, and urging upon him the «=ty of aiding in obtaining an improved Emplcyeis Liability Act, and a reduction m the hours of labour for miners.—After several hours sitting the meeting terminated with the usual vote thanks to the officials.

-r A new club called "The Ladies' is to be started in the West End, with the Princess Christian as its president. The rules of the club will be formed on those of The Bacbeiors, and as the subscriptions will be, it is said, ten guineas a year, it is likely to be both luxurious and successful.

ANTICIPATIONS. After the snow and sleet of the opening day, visitors to the Manchester meeting this afternoon found themselves deprived by fog of any- thing like a good view of the racing. So dense, indeed, was the visitation in the morning that had not some little improvement taken place before the time set for the sport to commence, racing would hardly have been practicable. The Manchester Handicap will be decided to-morrow, and so much atten- tion has been already given it that a discussion of the chances of the candidates is unnecessary, and I shall simply select LILY OF LUMLEY AND ALLOWAY, and leave MADAME D'ALBANY as their chief op- ponent. ¿ The other events may go as under :— I oararaay riate—URIDINE. Stand Plate—SEA WALL or WROTH AM. Farewell Welter Handicap—'■ %BAJTDEE. Eglmton Nursery—'TOREADOR or KKOCKANY. Final Plate—COLLI:A. Friday Night. VIGILANT. t MANCHESTER NOVEMBER MEETING MAXCHESTEP., FRIDAY. 12.45—The AUTUMN PLATE of 103 sovs weight for for age, etc. One mile. Mr T. D. data's f by Forager-Miss Mabel, 2y 7st, 111b Pv. Chaloner 1 Sir J. Duke s Indian Chief, 2y 7st lllb (car. 8st lib.) M. Canaon 2 Mr Egremont's Drumlina, 2y 7st 111b G. Chaloner 3 Winner trained by Hopwood, Hednesford. Betting—Evens Indian Chief, 7 to 4 agst Miss Mabel filly, and 6 tol agst liramlina. They ran as placed throughout, Miss Mabel firv winning easily by three lengths a bad third. 1.15—The OltDSALL N URSEBY HANDICAP PLATE of 150 sovs, for two-year-olds the whine" to be sold for 50 sovs second receives 5 sovs, Five fur- longs. Mr Taylor Sharpe's Charing Cross. 9st Woodbura 1 Mr Alexander's Dartmouth, 3st 131b M. Cannon 2 Mr Bibby's Fair Margaret, 9st Plait 3 Mr C. Perkins's June Rose, 8st 111b Fagan 0 Mr J. R. Humphreys' Paddy, 8st 111b Rkkaby 0 Mr J. T. Whipp's f bv IVarpatb-Panilla,gst 81b (car 8st 101b) T. Weldcn 0 Sir C. Hartopp's Red Eyes, 8st 71b G. B-trrei t0 Air J. T. Crossley's Red Flag, 8st 61b Kav. linson 0 Mr A. H. Walker's Everallin, 8ft ólb Mullen 0 Mr Cope's Sans Quartier, 8st 21b Griffiths 0 Winner trained by Gurry, Newmarket. Betting—9 to 4 agst Red Eyes, 6 to 1 agst Red Flag. 7 to 1 agst Charing Cross, 8 to 1 agst Dartmoor, and 10 to 1 agsu others. Red Eyes shewed the way from Dartmoor and Char- in Cross, with Fair Margaret next, for half the journey, when Charina' Cross "drew to the front and won by a length three parts of a length divided second and third. Everallin was fourth, a head behind the third Sans Quartier was fifth, and Pamilla filly I last. The winner was sold to Mr II, Miller for 300gs, Panilla filly to Mr Sanbs for 23gs, and June Rose to Mr Gurry for 75gs. 1.45—The WORSLEY NURSERY HANDICAP of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for starters winners extra the second receives 20 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr Holder's Toreador, 7st 101b J. W oodbnrn 1 Mr H. M. Dyas's Delvin, 7st 2ib S. CliEttiCtley2 Col. North's Brandy, 6st^l01b Swash 3 Lord Rosslyn s Odour, 7st 61b G. Chaloner 0 Mr H. Milner's Solace, 7st 31b Bradford 0 Mr W. Gardner's Kinirsclere, 6st 121b A. Watts 0 Col North's Primrose Way, 9s Ashman Q Lord Hastings's Circlet, 8st 71b Finlay 0 Mr P. Fings's Dikereeve, 3st 31b Piatt 0 Mr J. Maclachlan's Old floppy, 8st Mullen 0 I Mr Gubbins' Bruree, 7st 131b (car 8st) M. Cannon 0 Duke of Beaufort's Rigmarole. 7st lllb..R. Chaloner 0 Mr S. Fox's Water Gas, 6st 101b J. Wall 0 Sir R. Jardine's Rosalinda, 6st 91b Smedley 0 Mr Wliipp's Novice, 6st Sib (car 6st 91b) Blake 0 Mr E, Barlow's Philosophy II., 6st 71b.. ".Chaloner 0 Mr Dodgson's Cresthamptou, 6st 21b (car 6st 51b) Madden 0 Vi inner trained by T. Jennings, jun., Newmaiket. Betting—4 to 1 agst Bi uree, 6 to 1 agst Toreador, 100 to 14 agst Delvin, 10 to 1 each agst Odour, Solace, and Brandy, 100 to 8 agst Rigmarole, 100 to 7 agst I Kingsclere, 100 to 6 agst Novice, and 25 to 1 agst any other offered. Toreador made jday from Delvin, Kingsclere, and Odour, with Brandy and Bruree rexl,, for half the journey, when the two leaders drew right away, and Toreador, who made all the running, won by two lengths three lengths separated second and third. Novicejwas fourth, Bruree fifth, Solace and Water Gas uext, and Rosalinda last. 2.15—The WILTON WELTER HANDICAP of 5 sovs each for starters, with 150 added winners extra the w:nner to be sold for 150 sovs the second receives 20 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr Christopher's Lucille, 3y 7st (car. 7st 31b) H. Chaloner 1 Mr T. Cannon's Deerstalker, 3y 7st 101b..G. Brown 2 Mr Abington's Niagara, 4y 8st, Woodburn 3 Mr R. S. Evans's Pimperne, 4y 8st 81b..G. Barrett 0 Mr J. T. Whiptj's Frapotel, a Sst 71b Weldon 0 Mr Kelsall's Oval, 3y 7st 7lb Mullen 0 Mr J. Martin's Boule d'Or, 5y 7st 61b — S.Chandley 0 Mr Townley-Parker's Margrave,3y 7st 41b G. Chaloner 0 Winner trained by T. Chaloner, Newmarket. Betting—4 to 1 agst Niagara, 5 to 1 each agst Frapotel and Oval, 11 to 2 agst Pimperne, 8 to 1 agst Lucille, 10 to 1 each agst. Boule d'Úi' and Margrave, and 100 to 8 agst Deerstalker. The winner made all the running and won by a length a head divided second and third Margrave was fourth, Frapotel fifth, Pimperne sixth, and Oval last. Tho winner was sold to Mr T. Green for 210gs, and Margrave to Mr Wadlow for 50ss. 2.45—The LANCASHIRE HANDICAP of 500 sovs, added to a tweepstakes of 5 sovs each for starters (the swesustakes to go to the second); winners extra. Olte mile. Mr A. Taylor's Hiatus. 3y 6st 71b .Gough 1 Col. Hey ward's Sabrina, 4y 7st 61b Blake 2 Mr H. Milner's Gavotte, 3y 7st 31b Ii. Chaloner 3 Sir R.Tardine's W;i,g^,r4l. ^5;M. o Mr Roberta's Ragwort, 3y 6st 71b A. Watts 0 W inner trained by owner. ^T. t ■Retting—3 to 1 agst Wiseman, 5 to 1 agst Hiatus, 7 to 1 each agst Westminster and Gavotte, 8 to 1 eaeu agst Evil Eye L'Abbe Morin, and Sabrina, and 10 to 1 a°Wis«nan whipped round when the flag fell, and was soon left some distance in the rear. Sabrma settled down in front of Hiatus and Ragwort, with T?.;I TTvn mid Gavotte next, ana Wiseman last, until entering the straight, when Hiatus drew to the front and won easily by two lengths three len^di^ separated second and third. L'Abbe Morin was four Wiseman fifth, Evil Eye and Westminster nex„ and 3 15—Tlw"1 FRIDAY PLATE of 103 sovs weight for pge winner to be sold for 100 sovs. One mile. Mr Humphreys's Hungarian, a 10st <db M. Cannon 1 Mr J Crai"'s Easinnt-on, a lOst 21b Wiliiains 2 Mr Finn's Gleubuniie, 2y 7st 91b G. Chaloner 0 Mr MuuVord's Mordure, 3v 0st»llll> R. Chalonei 0 Mr J. T. Whipp's Eblana, ^y Ss^ bib -Weldon 0 Mr Parker's Sister Student, 3y 9st olb..Rick&by 0 Mr W. I'Anson's Pennistone, 2y 7stl21b S. Chantdey 0 -p 1,,l.iLubeck, 2v 7st 121b Unlay 0 Mr T. Connor's Elopement "II, 2y 7st 91b ..Mullen 0 Winner trained by owner. n "M' Eefctin«*—100 to 30 ag>t Pennistone, y to/ ag»i burnie, 6° to 1 agst M°rchire « to agst ^er Student and Eblana, KM to 12 agst Hungarian, 10 to i a^st Easington, and 100 to 9 ags* Lubeck.. "Ea-uneton cut out the worlc from fcister Student and Lubick, with Pennistone, Eblana, and Hungarian next until half way up the straight, when Hungarian drew awav, and won hy four lengths a neck sepaiated second and third. The others passed -he post yivv The winner was not sold. ELLESMERE WELTER HANDICAP of ELLESMERE WELTER HANDICAP of sovs added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for starters winners extra the second receives r,S°>VSvvne?s llamas-wool, 3y 8st 21b..G. Chaloner 1 MrP Aldworth's Brink, 5y 7st 91b R. Chaloner 2 1 Martin's Lady Cashier, 6y Sst 111b M. Cannon o Lord Durham's Dunvegan, 4y Sst 121b.Rickaby 0 Mr S. H. Hyde's White Star, 4y 8s Uib..C. Loate. 0 ■» T_. T» O.Plt.lOllS. 4v 8st 61b Pifcwt't U Mr Thornewiirs Spring Cup, 4y st lib .Mullen 0 Mr A Taylor's Geutle^Iay, 3y 8st -Laurence 0 Mr A. Day's Dame Heron 3y 7st 71b..S. Chandley 0 Mr R. Crest's Ecuador, 4y 8st db .1 agan ■\rr x> TiTonrreiffe s Sea Sonsy, a 8st olb Attains u SI; Jennings^ jun., Breda, a Sst 41b Woodburn 0 Winner trained by Matthews. Ripon. Betting—2 to 1 a?st Ecuador, 5 to 2 agst, Brink, 100 o white Star, 100 to 8 each agst iambs-wool, DunvJgn^^ndL^V Cashier and 100 to 7each agst Sou a: Breda, and Dame Heron. The wfnner made all the running and .won by a neck; ian rrfhts between second and third. 3)unve;^<in fourth! Spring Cup fifth, Dame Heron and Gentle May next, and White Star last. LATEST COURSE BETTING. MANCHESTER HANDICAP. q to 4 agst Madame D'Albany, 4y 8»t 21b (o, 9t0 ° after 5 to 21 f & w) 100 to 12 Greywell, 5y 6st 61b (o, after fa to 1 laid) 100 to 12 Lily of Lumley, 5y 7st 21b (o, after 9 to I laid) IUJ to Q t(i x laid) 1000 to 85 —■ 1000 to 80 1SK ™ SSSj'ylim S^ ?00to 6 Silver Spur, 5y 8st 21b <o>, ^te 1 IIs!ey,3y6stl01b(t) r.-r j n Enniskillea, 3y est alb (t 1000 to 40 — Peacebearer, 4y 6st 71b (t) TO-DAY'S RACING. riRTiFR OF RULING.—stand Plate, 12.45 Eglinton Xnrserv 115 Farewell Handicap, 1.45 Saturday Plate, 2.15; Manchester Handicap, 3.0; Final Plate. 3.40. iriav^i ENTRIES FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. ys st lb ys st lb i"? S SKK | | Xmas 73 9 9 Downriht. 3 9 ° STAND PLATE.—Gentle May (3y), ($)> « "_e and Gold (2y), Sea WTall (3y), ^and allin (2y), Capucin (3y), Tint (2y), Love s L.0i.t (2v), and WSiTbS-iv PLATE.-I.uMcl! Breda Hungarian (;}gel Xmas (3). Penhtone I) tSSSmW. BeJVlw (2S). <«>, Jiot. Manchester Ilaidicap-Snflplock, at 2.45 p.m. on Friday. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. T ;IR R»F T nmlev rottenham, Xvish Air, ,Ld!iM S' stude.it, Collina. Trio, Greywell, Alio way '"Marraghmore, Silver Spur, Mutual Consent, Ea°t"n/ftnt! Peacebearer, CresOiampton, and On.e. PROBABLE STARTERS AND JOCKEYS FOR THE PB01i MANCHESTER HANDICAP. y, 4y Sst 41b.Nl. Caniion Mr T H TioulAsworth's Ali Mr T Charlton's Silver Spur, 5y 8st2\b C. Loatcs Mr A Tavlor's Madnroe d AIbany,4y 8st 21b R. Chaloner lord Hastings' Breach, 3y 7st 121b .Finlay -.V.. T b. Burton's Barmecide, 5v 7s^ 61b Colling Mr Kilsyth's Penelope, 3v 7st 21b .G. trown Vvner's Lily of Lumley, 5y 7st 21b G. Chaloner Mr J. D. Ward'ell's Narraghmore. 3y 7st Wall Mr T. Jennings' Catarina, 3y 6st 81b Bradford Sir j. Duke's Peacebearer, 4y 6st 71b P. Chaloner Mr Vyner's Sedge Chat, 4y 6st 61b S. Chanolty Count Kiusky's Greywell, 5y 6st 61b A. W atts Sir R. Jardine's Enniskillen, 3y 6st 31b Smedlej OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. MANCHESTER RACE WINNER Autumn Plate Miss Mabel filly 7 to 4 agst OrdsaU Nursery Charing Cross to Worsley Nursery Toreador 6 to i^ Wilton Welter Lucille » f Lancashire H'cap. Hiatus im 12 alst Friday Plate Hungarian 1^ to U ag=t F.llp«mere Welter.. Lambs-wool 10U to o agst The above prices are identical with those publisl e to the EACKHi

MORNING GALLOPS. A thick fo{!: huus: over the racecourse at New Barns Friday mornijig, and it was late before the Manchester Handicap horses did their work. In vpue of the un- r>leasant weather, however, there was a lairlv large comnany present. Madame D Albany (with R. Chaloner in the saddle) and llagimunde (ridden by G. Barrettt came about a mile and a quarter steadily, and both moved well through the heavy going, Harflenr S K,cun ,?red' as (h'-l also Sedge Chat, who was ridder. j oy Chandley. Catarina (with Bradford in the saddle) ilnTi- a half at a good pace, St Ilapuael leading ier the last half of the gallop, after which the was pulled up, and Breda brought her along the last blX furlongs. Penelope did little more than take v.«-e iiot oat U1° exercise. Snaplock and Barmecide were not out.

OFFICIAL SCEATCHINGS. Staines Hiuaicap Hurdle Race, Kemp ton Park- May Moon, Handicap Hurdle Race, Sandown Park—E\ ersieen. In the scratchings published in the Racing Calendar on Thursday, Joyce appeared struck out of all engage- ments in error.

NEWMARKET TRAINING N< TES. I BY OIt NEWMAHKET CORRESPONDENT, I NEW.IIARKET, Friday,-On the Bury side, Bam- bridge's Sweet Vernal, Curtain Lecture, Terror, Miss Sykes, and Robin Hood galloped six furlongs. G. Dawson's Clang and Cellerer went five furlongs. Evans's Gravetta and Foghorn gying six furlongs Gray's Pilgrim's Progress, Certosa, Springaway, Desde- mona, Lady Caroline, Broad Corrie, and Hyeres cantered six furlongs. Gibbons's WoolsUiorpe and Wraysbury galloped the same distance Zamet, Gymnasr, and Curio going five furlongs. Iiayhoe's Modeie, Bumutious Alicante, and ilapiolia were similarly employed. Mansers Contest, Trelaske. Coranto, and Raiah gal- loped seven furlongs Pruth, .Scheldt, and Ea.rl of Chester went five £ u •lungs Robinson's Boyce Water, Rebate, and Kilkenny, covered six f rlongs. Rvan's Evergreen, Springbank, and Patrician went seven furlongs. Jarvis's Henry Mil, Ca-ie Lamb, and St Damien going five furlongs, folding's Rednal, Fringe, Mutineer, and Chhoenham galloped two miles Arnuli's Blue Peter andTroublergomga similar gallop. Dawson's, sen., Sieive Donard galloped a mile and a quarter. On the Racecourse side, Mumford's Ben Strome and Avondale galloped two miles over huriles Hamuiam Rhira and Bungalow going a similar gallop Indolence and Svvord Sling went six fur- lorgs on the turf. Cannon's Lady Sarah and Touch and-Go galloped two miles; Trevelyan. Shadow Dance, Sheridan, and Commotion followed Beuburb and The Tyke going a mile and three-quarters.

THE MIDDLEHAM (JIENTOR) OPINION says:- Cab, no change 19 wry dangerous party extremely confident. S, 62 T, 2—both brick. See to-day's circular for Keinpion, Saudown, etc., 14d Kempton, wires, 3s 6d Sandown, os.— MENTOR, Middleham. THE RACING WORLD says: -4, 17, 31. 4-6, 91. THE SPOUTING LGCK says :-31. 97, 70, 68 and 63 places. Sixpenny-93.

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LONDON BETTING. T- .» J FKIDAY NIGHT. Souit ammawed speculation took place in the London market to-mght on the Manchester November Handi- cap At the outset 2 to 1 was taken about Madame a Albany, with a run thrown in, and eventually the price was accepted all iii. Weight of money brought Greywcil from 8 to 1 to 100 to 15, while for a place Cannon's representative found sterling support at 11 to 8, the same rate of odus being" freely laid on the favourite for a place. Lilv of Lumley was now and again befriended at 8 to 1, while Sedge ChH in the same interest, was well backed whenever 18 to 1 was obtainable. Barmecide, after opening at 100 to 9, touched a point shorter odds. Alloway was fairly well supported at 100 to 8. Of the remainder, Catarina and Peacebearer were in more request, while a few enquiries were matie for Silver Spur. The outsiders commanded but slight attention, and some doubt appeared to exist as to whether Breach would be a. starter. MANCHESTER HANDICAP. (One mile three-quarters. Run to-day.) 2 to 1 agst Madame D' Albany, 4y 8st 21b (t & oi J.00 to 15 Greywell, 5y 6st 6Ib (t) :.S to 1 — Lily of Lumley. oy "at 21b (t & o) 10 to 1 Barmecide, 5y 7st 6Ib (t) 100 to 8 Alloway, 4y Sst 41b (t) 100 to 6 — Catarina, 3y 6st 81b (t & o) 18 to 1 — Sedge Chat, 4y ost 61b (t) f. 20 to 1 — Silver Spur,' 5y Sst 21b (t <fe o) kr 20 to 1 Peacebearer, 4y 6st, 71b (t) f. 25 to I Peaelope, 3y 7st 21b (t) J 28 to 1 — Enniskillen, ov 6st 31b (t B 50 to 1 — Breach, 3y 7s1121b (t) | 66 to 1 Narraghmore, 3y 7st (t & o), « PLACE BEIRRISG. J 11 to 8 on Madame <V Albany (laid) M 11 to 8 agst Greywell (t) ,ig 7 to 4 — Lity of Lumley (t) ~<i§8 5 to 2 — Barmecide (t) *3| 7 to 2 — Alloway (t & u) » 4 to 1 — Catarina (t & w) 4 to 1 — Silver Spur (t & o) M 9 to 2 — Sedge Chat (t) IS 5 to 1 — Peacebearer (t) nu 6 to 1 — Penelope (t) i 13 to 2 — Euniskillen (t) ^0 to 1 — Breach (t) f.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS. < Monday, Nov. 30th, 10.45 a.m., at Courtyrala Lodge. Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, 10.45 at Llantwit Major. Friday, Dec. 4th, 10.45 a.m., at Three Ashes. LLANHARAN AND YSTRAD HOUNDS. Tuesday, Dec.lst, 10.30 a m., at TarTs Well. § Friday, Dec. 4th, 10.30 a,m" at Bryucethyn. THE CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. Tuesday, Dec. 1st, 10,0 a.m., at PLas Pant Hoel. Friday, Dec. 4th, 10.60 a.m., at, Cysranog..

George Barrett will have the mount on Madame d'Albany in the Manchester November Handicap to-morrow. On Thursday the ratepayers of the Metropolis— or rather that inconsiderable fraction of them who concern themselves in the matter- elected what will be the eighth School Board for London since the parsing of the Education Act of 1870. It is said that the sex o. Quack, who won the Castie Hurdle Race at Warwick, was omitted from the entry form, and if this proves to be go tlieljook'&l'em To be signally neglected by some. The business transacted on behalf of Alloway, Penelooe, and Catarina for the Manchester Handicap has the flavour of "hallmark.' The last-mmed is to be ridden out for a situation. last-mmed is to be ridden out for a situation. Loid Bradford is a recruit to the jumping business. Moss Trooper carried his lordship's colours into third place for the Hurdle Handicap at Warwick, and the cult ought to be made to pay his way as a juniper. Alloway has been in quiet demand at 100 to 7 and 100 to 8 for the Manchester Handicap, while Catarina is an outsider who, at 100 to 7, has been fairly well patronised. The two last-named, it is noteworthy, have also been well supported fot places. Grovwell, who is being well backed for the Manchester Handicüp, was at one time the pro- perty of Lord Howe. Greywell is a fine, up- standin.g animal, but is unfortunately addicted to alcohol, and generally consumes a bottle of port before trying his best. True to his original utterances Louis Cyr l determined to stand at the top of the strongmen' tree. He has watched bis wovsld-be adversarie lift horses and other heavy weights, and now he is going to astonish the world on Saturday by lifting0 two elephants and their keeper, using his back alone, without artificial aid. The exciting finishes in which both M. Cannon and G. Barrett were concerned at Manchester on Thursday are somewhat typical of the close race they are running for first place among the winning ioc-keys of the year. Barrett was on one of the I dead-heaters for the opening event, and., curiously enough, Cannon followed suit in the next. As later: the latter rode Craipnish to victory in tne Thursday Plate, he makes his total wins to date 136, against Barrett's score of 16^. The North Cheshire Hounds had au unusual experience on Thursday. They found at Darnhall, and the fox made across country in the direction of the River Weaver at Winsford. Daunted, however, by the width of the river at this point, Revnard dashed into Weaver-street, Winsford, and then made for the backs of some houses, where he was eventually fcund concealed in a coalshed and dispatched. The hounds were close at his brush when he entered the town, and the incident caused much excitement. The National Dog Show will open at the Curzon Hall, Birmingham, on Saturday, and will close on 3rd December. The number of entries beats the record. The St. Bernards will be of unusual quality, as most of the leading prize winners will meet there for the blue riband of the year. A young dog, said to excel the celebrated Sir Bedivere, and for which his owner has refused an offer of £ 1,500, is entered for competition. The class for Barzoirs, or Russian wolfhounds, has not attracted many entries however, a Russian gentleman has had the courage to enter the competition with a repre- sentative from his kennels. An unusual a.t. traction will be the class for otter hounds, J representatives from three packs being entered i for competition.

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ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD. FEES AT THE HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL. At the ordinary meeting of the above Board held yesterday, Mr R. H. Rhys, J.P., in the chair, Mr D. Morgan introduced his motion to rescind the resolution passed on the 18th of August fixing the fees at the Higher Grade School at 6d. Before he did so, however, a deputation from the Colliers' Association was introduced, consisting of Messrs Henry Davies, Abe^aman, W. Rees, Hirwain W. Jones, Abernant; and W, Phillips, Lower Diiffr),ii.-Alr Henry Davies, at some length, addressed the Board, and said they advo- cated this because they believed in ttWprinciple of Free Education. They were aware of the limits of the Act, but at the same time they knew very well that other boards had made their Higher Grade schools free. The voice of the district meeting had been taken on the .subject, and the great majority of the working people were in favour of the change. In reply to the chairman, he said two-thirds of the children edu- cated at the Higher Grade School at present were chairman, he said two-thirds of the children edu- cated at the Higher Grade School at present were children of workmen.—The Chairman told him he only represented the colliers, and there were only 37 children of colliers in the school out of 141.—Mr Davies, thought this a very fair number, and hoped no steps would be taken by the Board to fetter 1 roe Education.—Mr W. Rees, addressing the Board:in Welsh, contended that the charging o f fees was a great obstacle to the working man's child. Even in cases where the child might be a genius his future career was barred by the fees Mr W. Jones briefly followed.—The Chairman then said the subject would be taken into con- sideration by the Board directly, but lie held there had been no injustice to the working men, as before the adoption of the Act they paid 2d or 3d in the elementary schools and 9d in the Higher Grade school. It would mean not only a loss. of 2196, as made out by the superintendent on exist- ing figures, but it would mean that a large num- ber would attend the schools, meaning a serious loss, and he thought 6d a week very low for theeducationprovidedin the Higher Grade school. He would be glad to see education hign and low free. (Hear, hear.) But under the existing circumstances he could not vote for this motion. He did not know whether other members oi the Board were prepared to stultify themselves and vote for it. Besides, he found the children of the colliers remained but a very short time in the school. They were continually changing, lie e would be glad if the question was deferred for some time to see the result of the first examina- tion, for everything yet was only estimated, They would have an opportunity next March to put in men who were in favour of their policy. Mr Davies: I am aware of that, and we will avail our- selves of that opportunity, but we wish this question settled before then. The deputation having thanked the Board, withdrew. —Mr Morgan then moved his motion. The majority of the Boards in Wales had adopted the policy he advocated, and certainly the work- ing men were in need of education as much as anyone. Although only 37 colliers' children were in that school, he, and all of them, were there to represent everybody's children (the Chairman Yes, we do; but the deputation did not)—and out of the 141 children attending the school he found 92 weJe children of the working classes, and these children should have the same ad- vantages of education as those of a higher grade, which would not be the case unless his motion was carried, especially in bad times. If, however, lie lost that time, they would continue to agitate. As to the rates, he might point out that their rate of 4d or 4%d in the £ was lower than that of any other Board in Wales, and for this he must thank the chairman in a great measure.—Mr T. Williams, one of the colliers' representatives, seconded.—Mr R. H. Rhys wished Mr Morgan would postpone his motion for six months to see the result of the experiment, for it was only an experiment. He then repeated some of the objec- tions he had already urged, and said he would not move a direct negative, but would move that it be postponed to the last meeting in April.—Mr D. P. Davies Will that be the new Board or the old one ?—Mr Rhys The new one, for I think it only right for the matter to be referred to the constituents.—Mr D. P. Davies seconded. —The Rev B. Evans agreed with Mr Davies. He felt that the motion if carried would remove the distinction between Higher Grade and the other schools. He would support the amend- ment. A vote was then taken, the Chairman, Messrs D. P. Davies, G. Jones, and T. Railton, Revs R. B. Jenkins and B. Evans voting for the amendment, and the mover and seconder only voting for the motion, which was thus lost by six to two.

MR JOHN MORLEY AT WOLVERHAMPTON. The Right Hon. John Morley, M.P. ad- dressed a great Liberai meeting at Wolver- hampton last night, the Hon. Philip Stanhope, M.P. presiding. Mr Morley said that during the last four or five weeks-there had been luncheons and banquets in Scot- land and Birmingham. (Laughter.) They had all got a strong flavour of Bel- shazar's feast. (Loud laughter.) Yes, the handwriting was on the wall. (Hear hear.) Dis- sentient Liberals were now absorbed and cap- tured by the Tory party. The Birmingham programme at the bottom of the tack meant female suffrage, dear food, dear raw material, and the derangement of our Continental tracie. ihat was the mess of pottage for which the dissentients had sold their Libera! birthright. (Laughter and cheers.) There was talk in these days of New Umomsm aud New Journalism, and this was the Now Birniiuffiiitmism. (Much laughter and cheers.) Mr Chamberlain had mnde a formal and definite declaration that he had parted company with his old colleagues and a straight fight and a clear issue were now pre- sented!* Finding themselves beaten in argument, the Tories had resorted to threats. Because they could not convince, they menaced, and with what? The House of Lords. (Laughter.) There was not t shadow of foundation for these mischievous doctrines. These statesmen talked of the Liberal throwing the British Constitution into the smelting pot, but the threats to which he had alluded would amount to throwing it into the melting pot with a vengeance. Referring to the South Molton election, Mr Morley described the result as the outcome of the revolt in the counties due to 150 years of rule by squire and parson. The Tories would *ot give parish councils because they feared enlightenment and increased intelligence of the people. The Irish question was still to be maintained in the front rank, and he repudiated the suggestion that Home Rule would have disastrous results. He ridiculed Lord Salisbury's fears of priestly dictation in Ireland, and finally he appealed to the appealed to the people not to be led astray by false cries from manly and fearless Radicalism.

A STEAM LAUNCH RUN DOWN. Eleven workmen were proceeding up Shields Harbour in a steam launch yesterday, when the launch was run down by a steamer, and the men were precipitated into the water, and one named Turnbull is missing. The launch sunk was the Mayflower, belonging to Mr Carter, engineer, Tyne Dock, Turnbull's body has not been recovered, and two other men have died from exhaustion following their immersion.

THE TAFF VAWR RESERVOIR. The continued and serious indisposition of Mr Jones, who was appointed the resident manager of the reservoir works at Cantreff, when the Cardiff Corporation became their own contractors in June last, was reported to the Committee on Fri- day by the chairman (Alderman David Jones). Deep sympathy was expressed with Mr Jones, who for the past two months has been virtually incapacitated for duty. In view of the great importance of completing the works as soon as possible, it was resolved to recommend the Town Council to appoint Mr Orton, chief assistant to Mr J. A. B. Williams, waterworks engineer, to the position occupied by Mr Jones, at the same salary, viz., £ 400 per dnnum. Mr Orton, who has been at Cantreff for the past eight weeks superintending opera- tions, will officially enter upon the duties of the appointment in a' month's time, assuming that the Council confirm the committee's resolution.

FOOTBALL. TO-DAY'S LOCAL FIXTURES. Aberdare—Llwynypia v Aberdare Abergavenny—Heath (Cardiff) y, Abergavenny Press. Aberavon—Pontypridd A v. Aberavon 2nd. Hlana-Crnmlin Y. Blaina. B,tlliani-Lo.NDON WELSH V. CROYDON. Canhff-SWANSEA V. CARDIFF. Albion v. Albany Stars. „ University College v. Cardiff 'Quins 2nd. Cardiff Rangers v. Canton. Catiiavsv. Liverpool House Kovers. Cardit'f Star v. Newport Harriers. Cogau—Splott Rovers v. Cogan. Caerphilly—Pontymisterv. Caerphilly. Dowlais-Wattstown v. Dowlais. Gloncestsr—NEWPORT v. GLOUCESTER. Llandovery—Llaneily A v. Llandovery. Llansanilet—Taibacli v. Llansamlet. Llandilo—Swansea Reserves v, Llandilo. Llandaff—Bridgend v. Llandatt. Llwynypia—Maesteg v. Llwynypia 2nd. Merthvr—CARDIFF HARLEQUINS V. MGRTHYR. Macnen—New Tredegar v. Machen Grej Morriston—Llaneily Reserves v. &ul Newoort—Kensington v. Liverpool xlouse lioveis ^ia. .Newpoiv. ive y young Men's Friendly Society. Kaslansv. Young Men's Friendly Society 2nd. Neath—Pontardawe v. Neath A. Penv«rai"'—NEATH V. PIJNYGRAIO. Pontardawe. —Plasmarl Harlequins v. Pontardawe A. Pontypridd—PENAIMI V. MARITIME. Aberavon v. Pontypridd. Penarth—Kymin v Penarth 2nd. Pontymister—Aberavon v. Pontynnster 2nd. Penrhiwceiber—Troedyrhiw v Penrluwceiber. Porth—Penygraig 2nd v. Portli. Swansea—Cardifi 2nd v. Swansea 2nd. Treorky—Pontypridd Crusaders v. Treorky A. GENKItAL RUGBY MATCHES. Huddersfield- Yorkshire v. Lancashire. Bradford-Bradford v. Lansdowne. Rat-lev—Batleyv. Hunslet. Brougbton—Brougbton v Barton-on-Trent. Castleford—Castleford v. Ileckmondwike. Elland—Elland v. Brighouse Rangers. I-Tolbeek-Holbeek v. Dewsbury. Hull-Ilull v. Leeds Parish Church. Leeds—Leeds v. Halifax, Alani-.tio-bam-Alaniiingham v. Liversedge. Moseley— Moseley v. York. New Brighton—New Brighton v. Liverpool Old Boys. Oldham—Oldham v. Wakefield Trinity. Rochdale-Rochdale Hornets v. fewmton. Salford-Salford v. Manchester. Coventrv—Coventry v. Old Edwardians. Blackhealh—Blackheath v. Richmond. Cambridge—Cambridge University v. London Scottish Acton—Kosslyn Park v. St. Thomas s Hospital. Kirfinion WaSlCTCTS v. Guy's Hospital. Sramford Bridge— Old Leysians v. Kensington. Willesdon—Old Merchant Taylors v. Wickliam Park. CARDIFF v SWANSEA. The represent in this match, foUowi'i'- wiil represent Swansea in this match, n,i a,\d A whapham half-backs, D. James and forwards, W. Bowen (capt), H. Be van Mill< Rice W. Williams, Mamwaring, Meredith, and Mills, Kite, < "Fitzgerald • three-quarter and E.Ilybtrt. "XEWPOET v GLOUCESTER. To-day »X Gloucester to meet prahle interest is taken in meet last season, and con^eratae^ntc c^ ex. theiixture. A large numbei ot poi^ ^jewport pected to accouip:niy thei^ England three- team will be as follows B< j Thomas, quarter backs, A. J. Gould, G. H. j p. C. and S. Heard half-backs, H. P. W. Parfitt ^forwards, T. C. Giahara, J- M p00k Boucher* W. il. Watts, H. T. Day, ^<Grows, 1-Poo and T. Newcombe. Gloucester Back. A. r- ilu= \v' three-quavter backs, T. Bagwell, C. A. Hooper, Jackson, and W. H. Taylor half-backs, W George and S. A. Ball forwards, G. Whitcombe, H. V. 1 age, A. Cromwell, A. Collins, C. Jenkins, A. E. Henshavy, J. Williams, and C. Jenkins. Jackson, and W. H. Taylor half-backs, IV. George and S. A. Ball forwards, G. Whitcombe, H. V. Page, A. Cromwell, A. Collins, C. Jenkins, A. E. Henshaw, J. Williams, and C. Jenkins.

ADJUDICATIONS, &c. [FReJI FRIDAY NIGHT'S LONDON GAZETTE."] PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. James Thurston and John P. Colquhoun, trading as James Thurston and Co., at Cardiff, iron and mineral merchants, brokers, and commission agents. J, p, Colquhoun retires. FIRST MEETINGS AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. John Rowlands, late of Wrexham, now of Hoolfi Cheshire, draper. First meeting December 7th noon, at the Official Receiver's, Chester. Public examination December 8th, noon, at the County- hall, Wrexham. David T. Davies, King-street, Carmarthen, grocer, stationer, &c. First meeting, December 4tli, at 11 a in., at the Official Receiver's, Carmarthen public examination, December 5th, at 11.30 a.m., at the Guildhall, Carmarthen. T V. Pryce, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, draper. First mpptin0', December 7tli, at 3 p.m., at the Official Bpreiver's, Cardiff; public examination, December cit nt noon, at the Town-hall, Cardiff. A "thi'irT Pimm and Samuel J. P. Chivers, lately trad- Artnur A- Chivers, and Co., Penarth-road, Car- ,ngas ri> aT1(i merchants. First meeting, din, dry&auti^ afc the offlcial Receiver,|; Decern oei « examination, December 8th, noon, at Carditt, P, the T°v'n->ia of East jJan-y, Glamorganshire, William J- 1 nd upholsterer. First meeting De- cabinet maker ana aj. the ofQcial Kecaivei,Si cember uijccxaniiiiation December 8fch, at noon, at the^Town-haJl. ^^champ-street, Cardiff, lately EdwardsSNicholas^o Cardiff) hairdresse^ First of Custom House s'" at n00Hi afc the Official Re- meeting Decenibeijy amination December 8th, ceiver's, Ca^ft^.iiall, Cardiff. at noon, at the mtfTT>ENDS. NOTICEo Higher, near Bridgend, John Evans, o{ Cooyp"m0rganshire, schoolmaster; formerly Penlhne, VaV>le November 30tb, at the 3s HV2d in £ AK« Cardiff. t Official Receiver s Ofhce, Joseph John, trading Thomas John, Isaac JomvpontUwydrew, near as Thomas John and »onfe, farmer. First and Cefn Cribbwr, Glamorg pound, payable final divi.: -nd, Reviver's Cardiff. November30th, at the Official ttece ».i^sw.a,,d^ giSt.

SWEET RELIEF.— Coitsfoot, G BronclllitiSj and cure of Coughs, Colds, Ii &c_ It is full Asthma, Old Standing Is lV2d, 2s 9d, and of healing virtues. In bottles at is ^/|f j^tro 4s 6d each. Sold by ^emists^or P Manufactar. ducer and Inventor, Morgan MCVAM ing Chemist, Llaneily.

TENBY. MRS MAITLAND.—It may not be generally known that Mrs Maitland, ail active member of the late, and a candidate to the new School Board, London, is the daughter of Mr John Kees. who built Lexden-terrace, in Tenby. She has hitherto been at the head of the cooking department under the Board. A considerable portion of her life has been spent in the Austra- lian Colonies. Mrs Maitland is a frequent visitor to Tenby. TuE PHONOGRAPH.-The capabilities of this marvellous invention were admirably demon- strated at the Royal Assembly-rooms on Thurs- day and Friday evening by Mr William Lynd, M.I.E.E., F.R.M.S. The lecturer, who was introduced by Dr Reid, after havmg given a brief but lucid explanation of tlio electrical and mechanical action of the phonograph, proceeded to display its power of recording and reproducing sounds. In exhibiting these powers Mr Lynd, by his judicious selections, furnished an entertaining programme, allddrew from his delighted audiences frequent and hearty expressions of admiration.

KNIGHTON. APPOINTMENT OF MASTKR AND MATRON OF THE OKKHOUSI-—At the fortnightly iiieetlii, of the Knighton«Board of Guardians held on Thursday, the Rev H. B. O. Davies presiding-, Mr and Mrs Butler were elected by a majority of 22 votes as master and matron of the Knighton Workhouse in place of Mr and Mrs Waterer, Mr Butler had acted as relieving officer of the Pres- teign and Knighton districts for upwards of 14 years under the same Union.

LLANELLY (BRECON). LIBERAL MEETING.—Mr Fuller Maitland, M.P., addressed his constituents of the Llaneily district at Siloam Chapel, on Thursday evening. Mr T. Jones-Parry presided over au enthusiastic meeting. On the proposition of Mr James Morgan, Ty'nywern. a hearty vote of confidence in Mr Fuller Maitland was adopted. Mr Maitland and Maben, M.P., subse- quently addressed the assemblage. A resolution condemnatory of the Government's policy was passed on the proposition of Rev J. Morgan Jones.

RHONDDA VALLEY. COLLIERY FATALITY.—On Wednesday morn- ing a lad named Thomas William Thomas was seriously injured by a fall of coal at the Fernhill Colliery, Blaenrhondda. He was conveyed home to 23, Scott-street, Tynewydd, where a few hours afterwards he expired. It is only three months since a brother of the deceased met with a similar fatality in the same colliery.

ABERDARE. SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT.—Last night the diseribution of certificates and prizes at the Science and Art Classes took place at the Town Board School, Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., Vice- Chairman of the Aberdare School Board, in the chair. Over 100 certificates were distributed, and the secretary, Mr J. Morris, Montague- terrace, reported that this year four now subjects were being takeu. WOMEN S LIBERAL FEDERATION.—On the invita- tion of Mrs D. A. Thomas the committee of the above association met at Ysguborwen, where they were entertained to an afternoon tea. The rules of the association were then discussed and adopted, and correspondents appointed at the various outlying districts. It was resolved to hold public meetings at Merthyr on February 2nd and Aberdare February 4th, when Mrs Wingiold Phillips, one of the best lady orators in England, will speak, as well as the hon. Mrs Arthur Pel- ham and others. i! I< ATAL ACCIDENT AT CWMBACH.— Early yester- day morning Mr Hy. Lloyd, a hitcher at the luttY" Shenkm Coill( L iG. mPnTls fpll dnwv. SCilOOL ACCOMMODATION IN LLANGYNWYD. Another Vestry meeting to consider the question of forming a School Board for Llangynwyd Middle was held in the National Schoolroom on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr Rees Thomas, Bryn-y-fio, presided A letter was read from the Education Department saying the Department saw no reason to with- hold the notice of the first issue in regard to the school accommodation for the parish. A month would intervene between this and the final notice, and after the final notice there would be six months before the Department would take any definite action. This gave the ratepayers ample opportunity to take up the matter.-— Mr David Thomas, Overt House, spoke warmly in favour of a School Board. If he failed in the Vestry, he would demand a poll of the paristi.— Mr James Barrow said they had decided at a previous vestry to oppose a School ^v.ard. A new room was needed at Pontihydj- cvff He would find £ 50, and he expected the parish to find £ 100, and Miss Talbot would give a freehold site, and possibly a dona »on- A 10 work should be begun at oiica-Mr Rees pav^s seconded the motion of Mr D'flr iaf Barrow proposed as an amendment that a com StSTofSe should be formed to erect school buildings forthwith, in accordance with the requirements of the Education department -Mi Kees, Factory, seconded the amendmen oil a division was canied by 20 to 6.-A com- mittee, consisting of the Vicar, Messrs D. Thomas, Evan Rees, J. Barrow, Morgan Evans, William Thomas, Richard Williams, Rees 1 homas, j and Thomas Jeremy, was then formed, lhe t question of a poll appeared to be overlooked.

CARDIFF. ROATH-KOAD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,—Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., presided at a lecture delivered here on Wednesday evening by Rev T. C. Eawards, D.D. (Cynonfardd), on Henry a.c Ward Beecher." The lecturer, in tracing the career of his subject, stated that he gave but fa Int. indication as a vouth of possessing those abilities which lie afterwards developed and displayed to such a high degree. He was a many- gifted man, possessed of sterling nobility of character, and distinguished as a scholar, writer, preacher, and orator. On account of this versa- tility of his gifts it was impossible to point to any one individually as having gained him the fame he so richly attained to. But if he shone more brilliantly in anv one capacity than another it was in the capacity of orator. The lecturer said BU »,I1 THO rt„hlincluding the renowned J. 13- uougii, centuiy, nratorv could embrace, s he transcended them alL But of all tbose whom he had heard none equalled Beeel-ter in his —-i;a Llieiouiuua vu^v, mu Whirrt was tically received. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairman terminated the proceedings. THE LOVING Cup., -We wish to remind cur readers that to-day (Saturday) is the last day on which tho loving cup, presented to the Cardiff Corporation by the Ex-Mayor (the Most Hon. the Marquis of Bute, K.T.), together with the Mayor's chain, &c., will be on view. Those who have have not seen this magnificent cup should therefore make an offort to do so at once. It is on view at the ante-room of the Assembly-room, Town-hall, between the hours of eleven and one oVlock in'the morning, three and five in the afternoon, and seven and nine m the evening. SS'av « ">» conclusion of tie rftornoon preparatoiy to leg being broken m and fell to the bottom, ° T,lafa„ f the fall. Arrangements are bel»| fiiliner the nlace so unfortunately vacat xi by Mrs the fall. Arrangements are being made for fiiliner the nlace so unfortunately vacat xi by Mrs Thwaites.with whom much sympaw UIj"'ll x- 1 CYMMRODORION CAERDYDD. —The fortnightiy meeting of the Cardifi Cymmrodorion was held last evening, at No. 14, St. John s-square, close to the entrance to the High-street Arcade, which premises have recently Leen acquired by the Society. Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance to listen to an address on "Present Day Dangers of the Welsh Nation," by the Rev U. 1.1. xiooerts, I formerly of Cardiff. The relations be- tween the Welsh and English nations were fully dealt with in, perhaps, a rather pessimistic spirit. After the address a discussion took place, to which the Chairman, Rev Charles Davies (Tabernacle), Dr T. Cynonfardd Edwards, Rev Mr Jones. Caerwent; Mr Beriah G. Evans, and Councillor Edward Thomas contributed. A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the lecturer, a similar compliment being also paid to the Chairman. A STRANGE MISTAKE. Yesterday evening Rhoda Curtis, a married woman, residing at 79, Eldon-road, drank a quantity of turpentine, pre- sumably by mistake. She was taken to the Infirmary, where she was treated by the house. I surgeon. At a late hour last night she was re- ported to be in a serious condition. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL, —Tha First Sunday in Advent (Day of Intercession for Foreign Mis- siems )-In residence, the Very Rev. the Dean and tho Ven, tho Archdeacon of Llandaff. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Services Morning, Stan- ford it B flat Litany anthem, "Sleepers, awake (Mendelssohn); hymn, 47 preacher, the Archdeacon. Afternoon, Turle in D anthems. Comfort ye, My People, "And the Glory" (Hande1 nymns, 403 and 362 preacher, Rector ofPenarth Collections for the South American Mission.-C. J. VAUGIIAN, Dean. VISIT OF THE REV DAVID HILL.-By :¡,nad- vertisement in another column it will be seen that the Rev DavidHill, from China, will preach on behalf of foreign missions at Broadway Wesleyan Chape, to-morrow morning and evening, and ad- dress a public meeting; on Monday. Mi Hill is one of the most discmguisned misssionaries of the present day, and for the last 27 years has given both bis time and private means for the further- ance of the various agencies at work in China to relieve the temporal and spiritual needs of the people. Vv e fee, sure many of our readers will be glad to hear a gentleman who has made such a noble sacrifice for the welfare of China.