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004k#ws SHORT STORY J Fortunatus. ■" wofa 'e say?- asked Billy. jerking his bead in the direction of the disappearing figure of the doctor. 'E seemed to think," replied Mrs. Elcomb, evasively, that yer mother's very ill." "E said that days ago—wot else?" WelL 'e said that what might do 'er a bit of good would be a change of air. And 'e ftentioned nice things to eat-beef-tea, jelly, boiled chicken, and per'aps a glass of wine now and agen." T didn't mention where they wos to come from by any chance?" asked the boy, with a grim smile. "Anything else?" Yes, something I'd rather not 'av to tell yer, but yer pushes me to it. Unless these things can be got for 'er. yer mother's goin' to die." And with this Mrs. Elcomb, bestow- *feing a deeply compassionate glance on the little cripple beside her, turned away from the street door and went back to her patient —Mrs. Piper, the tenant of her second-floor back. Billy looked up the street, but the outlook somed strangely blurred; but then Tigg- stHèt, Pimlico, is never anything but a gloomy, smoky throughfare. The lad hastily brushed his coat-sleeve across his eyes and, suppressing a violent desire to cough, settled his crutch more comfortably under his arm and boldly tried to look the situation in the face. Change of air-nice things to eat!" The words rang in his ears with a cruelly mock- ing note as. hardly knowing what he did, he began to walk, or rather limp, along the street as rapidly as he could. Turning the comer his course was arrested, for he fell against a youth who was coming in the "ite direction, and who, in consequence af being deeply interested in the perusal of newspaper, did not notice Billy in time to get out of the way. "Halloa, Billy, it's you. is it?" exclaimed the youth. Where are yer orf to in sich a 'urry? 'Ow's yer mother?" i Oh. picking up a bit, thank yer. Joe." This was not the truth, but Billy felt that sympathy was not what he wanted just then. Turning the conversation, What are yer reading?" he asked of Joe. I was jest seeing 'ow the 'orses was a-going for thttDerby, the latest betting, yer know, Joe replied. Trying to find a hun- dred-to-one chance!" he added, with a grin. Biliy gave a start. When is the Derby, Joe;" he asked. Next week, o' course." was the answer. Next week! A scheme—ever so vague a thing-began to creep into Billy's mind. During the next few days Billy thought. dreamed of nothirg else but the Derby and the chances of making untold gold afforded by that historic horse-race. Still, the scheme he had in his mind did not seem to prosper- the chance he looked for never seemed to present itself—but the lad never lost heart. It was the day before the Derby, and he was returning from- his morning round and was delivering his last few newspapers in a large and aristocratic-looking square near Victoria. Adventures are to the adventurous, the proverb says, and although Billy had hardly looked for an adventure, he had certainly hoped and prayed for something to happen; and something was going to happen this morning In the road in front of the door of an imposing-looking house Billy observed a gen- tleman's horse waiting, with a groom at it's head, for its master. As he passed the house the rider appeared-a, young and handsome gentleman. He vaulted lightly into the saddle, and horse and rider were soon some distance away—the horse going at a gentle amble—Billy following the attractive sight with admiring eyes. Suddenly a very strange thing happened; Ftoin out of one of the doorways sprang a man-a wild-looking creature, who, as Billy gazed, ilung himself in the way of the horse, and the next instant had seized the animal by the bridle. In a moment high words were heard, and the gentleman on horseback had raised his riding-whip ready to deliver a blow at the individual at the horse's head. Billy, burning with excitement to learn the Tfteaning of this strange scene, started off at lis best pace, and soon came to the spot where it was being enacted. Several other persons came up and looked on in wonder- Blent. The man who clutched the horse's Bridle appeared to be beside himself with passion, and was shouting awful imprecations at the gentleman in the saddle, who in his Mmhad quite lost control of his temper and was belabouring the other with his whip. All if a sudden Billy gave a cry of horror, for he saw the man at the horse's head had pulled i revolver from his pocket and was levelling it straight at the gentleman on the horse. It was all the work of a few seconds only. Billy was nearest the ruffian's arm, and quick as lightning he lifted his crutch and with a rtrang, well-directed blow knocked the waapon out of the man's hand just as his finger touched the trigger. There was the sound of a loud report, the bullet whizzed past, the horseman's head, and the revolver fell with a crash to the ground. The would-be murderer was seized, shriek- ing and struggling madly, by the bystanders. and the gentleman had leapt from the saddle and was shaking Billy by. the hand. Soon the lad found himself walking to the police- station behind the would-be assassin—now safely in the custody of two stalwart police- men-among a crowd of people who had witneaed his prowess. It transpired from the evidence that the gentleman whose life he had saved was none other than Sir Giles Vetter. Baronet! The man who had attempted the baronet's life was a discharged servant, who had her- boured thoughts of revenge for a fancied wrong until he had become insane. Leaving the court, Billy was conscious of Sir Giles himself taking his arm and asking him to call upon him that same evening, giving him as he spoke a card from his case, and with it a coin-" to take him home." Derby Day had come. It was about midday, and approaching Epsom town the throng was densest; it was with difficulty that horse or man could move along; the racing would be commenced very soon now, and every one 'was possessed with a feverish anxiety to secure a good place on the course. Hobbling along on his crutch, with the rest of the crowd afoot, dusty and tired, but with grim determination in his eyes, was Billy. His scheme was nearing fruition-be was carrying out the idea he had had in his mind for days past. Immediately after leaving the police-court the day previous he had started off to walk to Epsom; he "hoo slept out that night on a Surrey common, with hundredl of others to Heep him company, and had felt no hard- ship. trp. betimes, and though, the journey ttAd. been quite tiring enough for the little sripple, it was now nearly at an end. All at once there was a complete block in the• traffic; everything and everybody came to a standstill. Billy employed the few moments in ldokiag around him. There was a beautiful eqtripage by his side—a four-in- hand -laden with a company of laughing ladies and equally merry gentlemen. How happy they looked! He was in the act of turning his head away when he suddenly caught the eye of the gentleman who was driving. Yes, there could be no mistake, the recogni- tion was mutual—it was none other than Sir Giles Vetter, who now hailed Billy by his full name! Every one on the coach and every person around looked at him in wonder, and. indeed, wonders would never cease, thought Billy-the extraordinary sequence of events was quite beyond his comprehension. A (errant had quickly dropped off the four-in- land and had evidently been instructed to tift the lad then and there up to a place oiade ready for him beside Sir Giles himself, and soon after that the coach was moving .again, but not before the baronet had duly Introduced Billy to all the elegant company as the "boy who had saved his life." And now Sir Giles was plying him with questions. He was astonished to see him at the Derby-what on earth could a lad like him be doing there? And why had he not kept the appointment of the previous even- jug? To all of which Billy gave confused and incoherent replies. The baronet was non- pins Sed and wondered greatly. goon they were upon the course and in a splendid position on the hill. After a little while Sir Giles had to leave with some of the members of the party to go to the paddock. Billy would have liked to have slipped away as well but found it impossible. WTiat was lie to do? He must tell the baronet all. Great was that gentleman's surprise to hear that Billy wanted to have a bet on the Derby. He could hardly believe his ears, but the lad ffcewed that he was in deadly earnest, and thus the whole story came out. I wante," concluded Billy, "to put that them -?arf-go-yereigm yer giv' me yesterday on &be winner of the Derby, sir; then, don't yer we, mother can 'ave the fresh air and the things to eat and drimk what'll make her git well. That's all as I've come 'ere for, sir!" There were tears in the baronet's eyes, and he turned away to recover his composure, When next he looked at Billy a. bright smile tit his face. And what horse is going to win--wbich one would you like to bet upon?" he asked. -if there's a '01"88 at a '-undred to ooe. sir Giles laughed outright. "I shouldn't advise a commission in that direction, my little sportsman," he said. "Here, give me your half-sovereign; I'll promise to lay it out to the best advantage. The odds won't be so long as you wajft, but the bet will be more satisfactory, I Wieve- and hope. MUy banded the haS^orereiga. over and asked the name of the borBe he was to look to to bring him his fortune. Sir Giles handed him a race-card, op which he had marked a certain horse—Sir Giles Tetter's Fortunatus-colours, black, cherry sleeves. "Here they come! Here they come!" shouted the multitude, and Billy felt an unwonted thrill of excitement within him as he saw the beautiful thoroughbreds tearing towards the winning-post, and those on the coach beside him were no less excited than he. 'The favourite wins!" rang out from a hundred throats. Purely, yes! The colours of the jockey were black, with cherry sleeves! His heart gave a great leap. Amid the frantic shouting he seemed to distinguish the words-from those on the coach—" Giles has it—Giles wins: bravo, Giles!" What could those words mean? He felt dizzy and faint. A mighty roar went up as Fortunatus passed the post a gallant winner. He saw the crowd sweep across the course and a gentleman come out from the grand-stand and lead tle horse in. It was Sir Giles Vetter. Then Billy began to understand. The excitement had not subsided when the baronet came over to the coach, all smiles, and received his meed of congratulations from his friends. Sir Giles returned thanks in a little speech. "I am glad to have won tie Darby," he said, but I am more glad that my little friend here has won his bet, for he has backed my horse. I. approving his judgment, added a little to his stake, and he has won the £5() he came down to win—like the true little sportsman he is. Billy Piper, give me your hand. I owe you more than I can ever repay. Had it not been for you I should not be here to-day. and Fortunatus would never have won the Derby." At a delightful watering-place on the south coast Mrs. Piper is gradually being nursed back to health and strength. Thanks to the boundless generosity of Sir Giles Vetter. she wants for nothing, and Billy is at hand always to comfort and protect her.

LATE MR. A. A. BANNER LATE MIL A. A. BANNER (whose death was reported in our columns yesterday). [Photo. S. J. Allen. Pembroke Dock.

For Women Folk. HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES I Clean straw hats -jy wasOiing them with a good latruerof soap and water, using a stiff na-il-bruah. rinse in clear water, dry in the air, and then wash over with the white of an egg beaten to a froth. To renovate a shabby silk umbrella, sponge it well *with a little stooit: This wonderfully improves the colour. If there are any small slits in the oover, put a little black sticking- plaster on the under side, and press the edges of the rent together. A slice of lemon put into the copper when boiling1 clothes will make them beautifully white and take the stains out o-f pocket handkerchiefs and children's pinafores. Cut the lemon with riiia into slices and let it remain in the boiler till the clothes are ready to oome out. An Easy Way to Poach an Egg J A muslin net (white) as used for catching butterflies, but, smaller, according to size of saucepan, is an exoellent way of poaching eggs. Place net in saueepan of boiling water, and break the egg into it; lift out when done (in three minutes),, and turn net inside out. The egg remains a nice shape and unbroken. Hints for Mirrors. Mirrors should never be hung on damp walls, as the moisture the qniicksilver and prcducee spots or dulls the whole surface in such a way that the injury can never be set right, unless the glaes is re-silvered; also, never haing thema in a position that sunlight faite- strongly on- them, as bright sunlight dulls thetn. and mirrors reflect better if the light falls in the opposite direction. To Wash Ribbon. To vash ribbon at home, remember the soap must bo dissolved in the water, and not rubbod on the ribbon. Wash in two lots ot l-jkcwarm fcuds, then rinse in clean cold water until the ribbon has Do vestige of AOAP left in it. If you po«>e«fl' a marble-topped wasbs&and. lay the ribbon on this and brush it out straight with a clean nail brush until it lies perfectly flat, then leave it until dry; it will not require ironing, and will look almost like rew.

Passing Pleasantries. "I thoreght this yer unemployed fund wa* for charity?" remarked a loafer. "So it is, ain't it?" said hia companion. "No, it ain't. It means work!" Yee," said a bachelor to an impecanioos uitc>r. she is undoubtedly very wealthy, but if you marry her yon will have to leave off drinking and smoking." "True," was the reply; "but if I don't marry her I shall haTi to 1ea.Te off eatinc. too," A missionary returned from India tells this story, rather against himself. He waa suddenly called upon to preach at a lunatic asylum, and he decided to make use of a rather favourite sermon. After the service, as he was leaving the chapel, one of the in- mates stepped up to him and said, "That waa a capital sermon you gave U-s. sir." "I am glad you liked it. What part in it espe- cially interested you?" "Where you told about the mothers throwing their infants into the Ganges. All the time you were preaching I wondered why your mother hadn't thrown you into the river!" NEATLY TRAPPED. The youmg couple, who had only been mar-I ried a few months, sat at dinner. "George, dear," she cooed, "how is the soup?" "Too much seasoning in it," replied the mere man grumpily. 'And the duck?" she asked. "Overdone as usual." "And the fruit tart?" "The pastry is perfectly wretched!" retorted her loving husband. She rose to her ttr.11 height, about five feet nothing, and, freesing I him with her glance, said calmly, "I'm sorry, dear, that your dinner does not please you. Your mother prepea-ed it."

THE POPE'S NEW CAR Yesterday a long stream of pilgrims visited the Vatican, not to see the Pope, but to h.&ve a look at the grand motor-car which an American millionaire, said to be Mr. Pierpont Morgan. is presenting to his Holi- ness. Monsigner Misoiatelli, the Stib-Prefeot ?f the Papal PaJa?e, has had th? handsome gift plaoc? on view. The formal pnt..1 twn is fixed to take place in & few days, on which occasion Pius X. will take his first spin round tho Vatican gardens. Although thib introduction of automobiles at first encountered the vehement opposition of. the Papal Court, where they were accounted marks of worldlinees, they are j now in ordinary use by Cardinals Caseetta and Satolli, while Cardinal Merry del Val during his summer vacation in the Alban Hills reckons among his keenest pleasures the motor drives he takes twice a week to and from St. Peter's for the purpose of tratB- aoting urgent affairs of State with the Pope.

A REMARKABLE CASE MANCHESTER. Having suffered with weeping eczema for two ybars, and incapacitated from business for twelve months, I tried all the largely-adver- titled remedies, also the aid of four different doctors, all without results; I was also under treatment three months at the Skin HoepitaJ. but received no benefit. Lastly, through --rea.d.i'fbg your advertisement re Cadem, I con- sented to give it a. trial, having lost faith in QootarII and so-called skin remedies. Have now used four shilling tins of your Oadutn with surprising results. I cannot speak too highly of your remedy, and I consider it my doty through you to let the public know its value.—ABTHira LILLEY, 38, North George- ptreet, Salford. April 26th, 1909. Cfadum is poki at 6d. and Is. by Boots (Limited) and all Chemists. ei

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The Next Test Match FORECAST OF ENGLISH ELEVEN According to the "Daily Mail," the probable Eneldsh team for the third test match will be:- Mr. A. C. MacLaren (oapt.) (Lancashire). Mr. G. L. Jeesop (Gloucestershire). Mr. C. B. Fry (Hampshire). Mr. W. Brearley (Lancashire). T. Hay ward (Surrey). J. B. Hobbs (Surrey). A. A. Liiley (Warwickshire). W. Rhodes (Yorkshire). G. Hirst (Yorkshire). A. E. Relf (Sussex). J. T. Tyldesley (Lancashire) It is stipulated, however. that A. 0. Jones combes into the side if Hay ward is 'not quite sound. Tins should prove a really etrocg com- bination. There are plenty of forcing bats- meo on the skie as well as those of the stoady-going proclivities. The bowling should be safe in the hands of W. Brearley. Hirst. EeLf, and Hhicdee. The last-named comes into the team in the absence of Blythe. It is extremely unlikely thaot Blythe will play on account of ill-health. During thE) last few matches Rhod^es ba» been showing glimpses of his oki-time excellence. G. L. Jeesop, too, is a very fine change bowler, and for a few overs is almost as fast as any bowler tu England. Of probable reserves Denton, of Yorkshire, Sharp, of Lancashire, and Haigh are men- tioned. Ex-Captain's Advice to Captains. Mr. A. G. S'teel, ex-captain of Marlborough. Cambridge, and England, has written an interesting letter to the Times." in whioh he 3aYS:- "I cannot understand the present-day cap- tains in -this respect—they will hot ohange their bowlers quick enough. To-day thv?y often use a bowler for 40 or 50 runs with no wicket without a ohange, and sometimes two bowlers at the same time with the same result. This is as a rule bad captaincy. Again, when things are in a knot with the bowling side. it seems strange that the cap- tain does not think it advisable to change ends for a bowler who has not been success- ful at the end he began at. The last test match at Lord's was an instance of this. Again, when the best bowlers have been unsuccessful, why not try the worst for a couple of ,vors-as I often used to—some- times with success? It is always worth a trial. As for batting, I am convinced that a straight bat is still the beat, in spite of tha Pull stroke. Jumping in front before the ball reaches the bat. is and must be radically wrong."

STILL ON THE WARPATH I Having received a letter from the Prime Minister, saying that he will be unable to recede a depnta?on from the Women's SociaJ a.ud ,æolitiê.a.¡ Vnio]]., next Tuesday even-   hurst wrís: We have replied to Mr. Asquith. in the arst plam correcting him on a point of f?t by remind- ing him that he has never, since he became Prune Minister Moeived any d?pnt?tion of ?? on the subject of ?on?n-s <?fr?cM? ment; &nd. ia the gmold plam informing him that, notwithstanding the refusal con- r tained in his letter, the deputation will. In exeroiae of the constitutional right of petitioning the King or his proxies, present th-8-I'v- at the Houm of Commons next Tuesday evening to demand an interview."

SHADOWING A BARGE Whilst a balrge was being loaded in the Medway with metal sold by the Government, information was given by some men engaged" in the work that more metal than had been poroaased was being shipped. The surplus was said to amount to ten tons. The polioe, it is alleged, retained the iniformazyts in cus- tody, and a telegram occasioned the deten- tion of the purchaser. The remainder of the barge's crew proceeded to sail, with London for their objective, but off Sheerness Dock- yard the boat found the harbour swarming with police draft. The barge had been fol- lowed by the river police. She was boardenL and made to anchor to a buoy. All the men were detained.

Unlaw 1011 use BORAX DRY SOAP for wishing clothes or ban—intwnntng. you we not farad the beak. Try St. aÐ4 to cocrtoced. 1» ptccfet4 ervywiv«*.

I Murder of a Beauty SUPPOSED ASSAILANT SHOT DEAD While the police of the entire Continent is scouring the country for the convened Chinaman, Leon Ling, who is wanted for the murder of the American girl missionary the public's insatiable appetite for sensation finds a.nother exciting morsel in the news from Chesapeake Bay yesterday. A young wife has been mysteriously mur- dered and her supposed assailant shot dead while fighting arrest at the hands of the police. The lady viotim was a dashing twenty-year-old American beauty, Mrs. Edit.h May Wood ill, whose husband is in California. She was a ward of Lyman Gage, the former Secretary of the Treasury, and was visiting relatives near Annapolis. Staying at a farm- hoait-e near her rel-atives was all attractive, middle-aged geiltleman calling himself iknmet Roberts, a Washington llews-paper- man. Roberts and Mrs. Wcodill became good friends, and were constantly together, par- ticularly on motor-boat excursions. A weex ago she disappeared, Robert-s telling her friends she had gone to Baltimore. Yesterday her battered body wa-s found in a creek near Koberts's home. with a kettle full of stones tied round her neck. Roberts at first elected to aid in Solving the Mystery I but on Thursday night the police were hunt- ing for him, and before dawn they caught sight oii him leisurely rowing a boat up river. They ohasi-d him. He fired a revolver, and they replied, hitting and killing him in- stantly. .Further investigation shows that "Roberts" was an assumed name, the man in reality being an einbarragscd New York broker, Robert Eastman, cr "Lame Bob." Upon him were found a bottle of poison and several letters, one apparently from Mrs. Wood.ill, coucaed in American slang, and telling- him, though she couldn't see him, eh-? coukl think of him. Other letters told of his contem- plated stiicide, and an incoherent story of an intoxicated launch party on the river, and of one lady killing another with a cham- pagne bottle. The pelioe found bloodstains in a room of his house, and portions of the clothing; were identified by relatives as belonging to the dead girl. Mrs. Woodill had been married twice; she had studied music in Paris, and had suing- at the White House for President McKinley when a schoolgirl.

NEW FOOTBALL TROPHY I The new First Division cup of the Rhymney Valley and District Association League is the largest Association trophy in South Wales, RHYMNEY VALLEY ASSOCIATION LEAGUE I TROPHY. standing fully 3ft. 3in. from the base. Designed and executed by the makers of the English Cup, it is valued at £40. The present holder has not yet been decided, but, prob- ably, Aberdare or Ton Pentre will play another match to decide the question early next season.

A TEN MINUTE ROUND Daniel Jackeon. collier, Soudley, and Henry Williams, collier, Ruspidge, were summoned at it!JOOean yterday by Police-constable Ryland for causing an affray on June q. Evelyn Holder, wife of Samson Holder, collier, Ruspidge, who attended on subpoena, said she saw both defendants fighting near the Rising Sun. Williams used bad language. George Morgan, pedlar, Ruspidge, corroborated. There were a number of people about, and defendants were fighting for some time-it was a ten minute round." Police-constable Ryland made inquiries an4 later saw Jack- son, who had a. blaok eye. He said Williams called him out of the Rising Sum, and challenged him to fight. He later saw Williams, who put the blame on to Jackson. Jackson said the other defendant was the aggressor. He expressed sorrow at what had occurred, but said it certainly was not his fault. Defendants were bound over to keep the peace for six months in the sum of £10, and ordered to pay lis. costs eaoh.

Baseball Notes [By "BACK-STOP."] I The registration rule introdaced into the Welsih Association this year is not working satisfactorily. At this week's meeting of the association the case of A. Birch, of Penylan, came under notice. Birch, who played for Penylaji last year, played in the early pftrt of this season for Mackintosh, but in Penylan's match with Newport Birch .went as thirteemtih man. A couple of the selected players not turning up., Birch played, and bis bowling was directly responsible for Newport's first defeat this season. Several members of the committee took exception to Birch's action, and the secretary of the Penylan Club furnished an explana- tion. The committee found that, accord- ing to their own rule, they were powerless. The rule in question allows a man to play three matches beiore he finally decides to Bign a. form for any club. Whether Birch had played one, two, or three matches is of no consequence. It was proved that he had net pdayed a fourth, therefore he was well within his rights in signing on for Penylan. The rule has to stand for this season, but The loophole will be removed next year. A. HilLmaji, of the Newport Club, wrote resigning his seat on the committee, and nominated Bob Thomas as his successor, but Eddie Seer, of the Pill Harriers, was elected. It was decided that no further tra.nsfers be granted this season, and all clubs not ful- filling tiheir fixtures be fined 2s. 6d. for every such failure. Grangetown's chances of retaining the championsdiip were again improved by the defeat last Saturday of Newport, who, to the tune of 14 runs, went under to Roath Con- servatives in a match the feature of which was the low scoring on both sides. Newport evidently do not pay sufficient attention to practising, for, besides batting poorly, their fielding at times was slovenly, and more than caie easy chance was missed. Their work a.t the bases, too, was not up to the high standard of ex-cellence one used to associate with the Usksiders, for it was their general work in the field that made them so famous and won them the championship two years ago. Although the Tories" won, they cannot by any means be said to have given a remarkable display, because their fielding in the first innings could have been much better although they made up for it with interest in the second venture by dismissing the Uakrsideirs for 27. During the innings some beautiful catohee were accepted, and their play in this innings thoroughly merited their win. Chief batting honours for the winners went to A. Russell (a very consistent bat), T. Bliss, "Yank'' Powell (the Manchester City forward), and H. Casper. A team that is not enjoying the beet of luck is the Channel Mills, but despite the many reverses they come up smiling every Saturday. In these days of medal and pot hunting it is a very rare spectacle to meet a tea.m of tried and true sports such as the "millers." This is not surprising when they have so caipafele and popular a leader as the old Oardiff and Northern Union footballer Jesse Wheeler. He has an enthusiastic lot of fellows under him, who give to him the fullest stppport. They include such cld-ti'r«e stalwarts as H. Dunsrtau, Bert Hughes (the Mark Sheridan of the tea.m). Ted Hill, J. Wil- liams, and F. Dyer. On Safturday they ran the league division leaders to 17 runs. Caerphilly's trouncing of Cardiff Centralis— with a weak team, to-o-waq the feature of tlie Third Division. Some fine hitting was witnessed, J. Norton, H. Lorrimore, J. Pulla- IIOVè. and A. James all di?playin? &ne form. The "oheeedtes' Selding, too, was exllellt

STOCKBROKER'S SUICIDE At the inquest at Bushey, Herts, yesterday on the body of Harold Gurney, a member of the Stock Exchange, the jury found that he shot himself whilst he was temporarily insane. It was stated that there were no financial difficulties. Deceased had been depressed by iltoees and his wife's death.

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Bogus German Bride WEDDING PRESENTS BY TRICKERY Too much ingentuity in the getting of pre- sents has briught a young woman named j,'J'Ô'L Stair within range of both civil ami criminal proceedings in Germany. Being of marriageable age, but without suitors, she decided that the time had come to real, some of the profits of matrimony without any of its drawbacks. She, therefore, announced that she was en- gaged to an official in German South-West A.'ric-a, who, she said, had made money in diamond speculations, a-nd would arrive this nionth to wed her. As Fraulein Sta:r was a zealous member o' several Church organisations, she had many friends, a,nd these spent large sums in giving suitable gifts to the diamond million- aire's future bride. The bridegroom's friends were also busy. They bought for him a gold cigarette case and a dressing bag, and sent them to the Praulein's flat, to be kept till the wedding. A few days ago the bride-elect suddenly Mt for Antwerp. Inquiries proved that she had obtained there the pest of secretary to a hotel, and that she had taken both the alleged bridegroom's presents and her MB £ They further showed that she had cnjy st oken to the South African magnate once in her life, and that he had first heard of his approa-ching marriage from friends, who had written him congratulatory letters. The buyers of the presents are threatening trouble unless they are returned at once.

Welsh Quoits. THE CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW [BY PITCHER.113 The entries for the individual champion- ship of the M.A. reach t-he record numoer of 32. The first round will be played at Crumlin, in two heats, on July 5 and 12. The draw for the first day's play resulted as füUows :-F. Evans v. R. Williams; B. What- ley v. "Chick" Jenkins; J. Tudgay v. F. Chappell; C. Davies v. T. Crowley (holderr); J. Greenland v. R. Smith; W. Purnell v. F. Lester; J. Pugh v. Joe Taylor; and J. Stocks v. E. Osland. For the seoend heat the men have been pitted as follows:—G. Lewis v. C. Tovey: W. Berry v. J. Tovey (ex-champion); H. Lyons v. W. Phelps; J. Jones v. E. Row- lands; A. Vines v. T. Clifford; A. Jenkins v. J. Treharne; A. Morgan v. F. Griffiths; L. Baker v. B. Stewart. The points up will be 31, pitching to commence at 2.45 p.m. Coun- cillor W. Davies will be referee. The second rou.nd is to lie played at Victoria, on. July ¡ 26; the third round at Talywain, on August 9. Crumlin at home were short of two of their players, but easily defeated Newtown by 64. Captain Vines found his opponent too good for once. Greenslade was in capital form, and won by 21 to 16. being the only one on his side to make game. For Crumlin, Wil- liams. Purnell, and Moseley were in tip-top form. Talywain were at home to the powerful Cwm team. Intense interest waa centred in this game, as a win for Gwm would make t'hem hot favourites lor the champion ship. Talywain have not been doing too well lately, but they made special preparations to upset Cwm, and did so by 32 points, also winning six of the eight gamee. C. Tovey and S. Tovey were the only successful men on Owm's side. Well done, Gwmsyftog. To obtain your first league points at t.he expense of Llanhilleth is no small achievement, and to win seven out of eight games speaks of your improve- me-nt. 11. Thomas was the only visitor to gain 21. T. Davies, VV. Hughes, E. Jones, A. Ohard, J. Davies, S. Miles, and J. Williams gained "game" for Cwmsyfiog. Waunllwyd a.t home won easily against Arg-o-ed by 115. Argoed were poorly repre- sented. Alt the Waunllwyd players gained maximums. T. Evans and Osland played well for the losers. Owm Seconds continued their victorious ca.ieer by gaining a grand win over Taly- wain Seconds by 96. Cwm were on their own midden, and up to date they are the only team in the association to be unde- feated. Present form looks like their lift- ing the medals. The Cwm players won tne whole of the games. Victoria were hardly good enough for Ebbw Vraie, as the latter won by 59. The "Vies." find points harder to get in the First Division than in the Second, as only ,the week previous Argoed, the wooden spoonists," conquered them by 13. The match between W. Pihel'Ps and G. Lewis was the feature of the game. After a deape- ra,tely hard fight the former won by 2. Plaesycoed at home defeated Penmain by 24. C. E. Stewart. D. Williams, and J. Walton viere the shining lights for Penmain, w-hilst J. Tlreharne, F. Jjeeter, J. 1 jam brick, Joe Tay- lor, and Jack Taylor sooted 21 each for Piaes- yooed. Waunllwyd Second defeated Argoed Seoand by 60. P. Giles, for Argoed, was in rare fettle, stopping his opponent on 8. With the exception of Wilson all the Waunllwyd players won their games. LEAGUE TABLES. FIRST LEAGUE. P. W. L. P'ts. Wasunllwyd 7 6 1 12 Owin 7 5 2 10 Talywain 6 4 2 8 Eibbw Vale 7 — 4 8 Plaesyooed .—— 5 3 2 6 Victoria 7 2 5 4 Trevii.——. 7 2 5 4 Argced .—. 5 — 1.- 4 2 ;fi: i 1 i i SECOND IXACXUR P. W. L. P'ts. Owm Second 7 7 0 14 Or-undin 8 7 I 14 1,1 ai-,sh,Weth 7 4 3 8 NewtoYffl 6 3 3 — 6 Waunllwyd 5 2 3 4 P&nteg .— 6 2 4 4 Li' 2 Cwmsyfiog 6 1 5 2 Argoed 7 1 6 2 The draw for the individual championship of the South Wales Association is as follows: —(1) P. Adams (Ton) v. F. Par.ry (Trecynon); (2) E. Meredith (Mountain Ash) v. T. Jones (CWnooed); (3) C. Daviee (Ton Pentre) v. Wat Jones (Hoelgerrig); (4) W. D. Davies (Tre- cynon.) v. T. Griffiths (Heolgerrig); (5) J. Thomas (Heolgerrig) v. J. Barker (Ton Pentre); (6) E. Bullock (Tirphil) v. T. Powell (Panitywaun); (7) S. James (Cwmaman) v. W. Davies (Cefncoed); (8) T. Meyriiok (Cefncoed), a bye. In the second round:—Winner of 8 v. 1; 2 v. 3; 5 v. 4: 6 v. 7. The games aa-e to be played on the club grounds of the first- named. The heats will be 41 points and the final 61. First round to be played on or before June 28, second round on or before July 26.

BOWLING NOTES [B3r RINKER."] Progress in the Rhymney Valley is very PT,?>res,s in 11 wh formerly Llanbfadaxxh alone boomed of a green, but now a near neighbour in Hengoed has a olub which has grown amazingly in etrengtih and enthusiasm, piloted as it itas been by Colonel Lindsay, iltr. Geo. Seaborne, and Mr. Pittway. In Hengced they keep the ball rolling in a double sense by periodically holding socials to swell the funds, and a smart idea to gain members from Bargoed, Pengam, and else- where is in operation. To allow for the train fares, a reduced fee for membership- is charged to persons outside the area, and the schome bids fair to work well Llanbradaoh Club haa passed the infancy stage, and, in a sporting spirit, the com- mittee iuvilte t-he flengoed players to pick up points by periodical visits. So far Hengoed players have not taken on big game," but their advance into league trials is a cer- tainty. There is a significant statement in th4 annual report of the Newport Athletic Club with reference to its bowls section, viz., that, owing to the number of members using the green and the limited space available, it has been Ceoided'not to elect new members for this section of the club except as the com- mitteo may think fit. Tite fact is that the Newport Athletic Club green can do with a little rest. There are no inter-matohes between the club and the Newport parks oluhs, owing to a dispute which had its origin in a league difficulty with Beechwood a few seasons ago. But, though it may be desirable to giv; a new green like that at the Newport Athletic Club not too great a strain, yet there does not seem to be any valid reason why the athletic club members should not have friendly games at Beeehwood and Belle Vue. The enthusiasm manifested by the Barry public sinoo the rinks at Victoria Park, Oadoxton, and Romilly Park have been opened this year is intense, and has been the cause of mora than one discussion at the meetings of the local municipal autho- rity of late. One discussion arose from a letter received from a. number of working men from the Cadoxton end, intimating that it was proposed to start a, working men's club there, and asking permission to play on the greens as early as six a.m. (the pluck of it!). The council, however, were of opinion that this would not be advisable, owing to the dew on the green, and a reply to this effect was sent to the enthusiast's. A similar letter, received from the Barry district, was ropilied to in like terms. The first ine-toh of the season between riva-l clabs in the Barry district was played on Wednesday evening, when Oadoxton met Romilly, Barry. Both teams were very much handicapped by the state of the green, but friendly rivalry between the local tea-me made the game of an interesting character, a.nd a keen enootunter resulted in Cadoxton winning by four shots, the soores being:- Oadoxton, 67; Romilly, 63. Dinas Powis were at home to Roath Park on Wednesday evening. The game, which was a keen one in every respect, ended in the homesters running out, on ton.

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DuchessBecomesReciuse WHERE THEY TEACH CHEERFULNESS The Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovma, sister of the Cz»o»rit. £ ia, and widow of the Czar's unole, the assassinated Grand Duke Serg&, ba.3 just taken up her permaaient residence at Moscow in the institute of the "Order ol I>aaconceses," which she has founded. The deaconesses bear the sema relation U> the nuns that the parish clergy bear to the monks. They are young ladies of the ed'uoated classes, who, after special instruction in medicine and .r.eJ.:i,gion., devote themselves to life and work among the poor, helpin.g their women and children. The Grand Duchess herself still wears deep mourning for her husband, killed four years ago, but the uniform of all the other members of the Order of Deaconesses is entirely white, and aimong their teachings is the virtue otf cheer fulness.

Local Sport. I [BY SPOKE$."] I The feature of the Cardiff Exchange Sports wac, the fine performance of Mr. Evan Wil- liams in the 100 yards veterans' race. His time in winning fll.) was extra warm for a veteran of nearly 5V years. The victory conjured up memories of the days of the Harlequins and the fine forward game Veteran Evan Williams played before many of the present generation of football players knew this wicked world. lit, also broilght remembrances of that capital spotit-monv gone—poor A. J. Davies. Old-timers present included Harry Knight, the trai ner of Jack Metcalf, when the present National Cycling Union secretary year after year an-nually bagged the Welsh mile cham- pionship as well as the English quarter; then hard by were A. L. Davies, E. C. Brabyn, and the evergreen R. J. Brind—a trio who a couple of decades and more ago were pro- minent in the athletic world. Jack Brind happily, etill is procmineti-t as an official, a.nd from knowledge I know he is capable of emu- lating Evan Williams's prowess in another line—on the cycle. That good eld sport, Harry Wheeler, takes a well-earned benefit on Monday at the Park- hall. Such an array of talent in boxing has not been got- together for a Iong time. I hope the benefit will be a bumper, for Harry has ever been ready to work for charity- years ago he was the backbone of the famous Infirmary Sports and many a lad as well as charity has 'been helped ma-teriallv by Harry's unselfish efforts. As a referee he is one cf the best, and what he does not know of the "noble art" isn't of value. The demise of Idris Thomas was received sorrowfully on all hands. There never was a greater trier than young Thomas, and he literally forced his way into the Cardiff team. He was a natural footballer, and his loss is not only Cardiff's, but Wales's. Idris was beloved by all who knew him, for never on the field was he known to be anything but a thorough gentleman in play. Annual meetings of Rugby organiaations are now in season. Chief interest, of course. centres in the Welsh Football Union annual meeting on Thursday next. At t-hat gather- in.g the only rea.l opposition to the re-election of the present committee is that offered bv t-he Aberavon nominee. 'Tis whispered that Mr. Edgar Johns will have to go all the way to win. Mr. Johns has been, since his elec- tion on the governing body, a moat useful member. He has never missed a.n oppor- tunity to assist clubs. Through his help several clubs in the Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire League have been helped to better class fixtures. His readiness to help the jun-iors is shown by his eleotio-n as vice- president of the Welsh Junior League and by his attendances at the meetings of t-hat organisation. The annual general meeting 'of the Union of Welsh Leagues will take place at Cardiff on Saturday, July 3. The amount of busi- ness prevents t-hi., meeting being held on the same date as the Welsh Football Union meeting. The action, of the Monmouthshire League in refusing admission to such clubs as Llan- hilleth (whose district has a population of 9,(XX)), Crumlm. and Ta.lywain is preventative of the popularisation of the game in G-went. These cl-ubs are quite capable of upholding their position in the senior league, but by the action of that body aj-e compelled to play with the juniors, and thus suffer an injustice as well as lessening interest in the junior competition. The Valleys League have taken the matter up, and will send a deputa, tion to the senior league, and also suggest that the winner of the Valley competition eac-h year shall be promoted to the senior league. Why not compel the two bottom club.3 of the senior league toO play the two leading clubs of the jainior leagrue at the end of each season? The jointt meeting of tbe Monmouthshire Valleys League and the Western Vatteys League, held last Saturday under the presi- dency of Mr. R. W. John (Union of Wels-h Leagues seoretarj: resulted in both bodies deciding to amalgamate. The amalgamation was strongly supported by MeseTs.J.Games and J. Jarrett (Welsh FootballUinion). The newly- organised league will in future control jiindor foot.ball in Gwent. It is proposed to divide the league into two divisions—the first known, as the senior division and the other open to pLayers under the ago of twenty or 21 years. A general mooting will be held at an early date, to be convened by Mr. W. H. Sheppard. The existing cluibs of the Valleys League will be enrolled in the senior, whilst a sub-com- mittee, consisting of Messrs. W. H. Sheopard, A. Powell, J. Games, a.nd J. Jarrett, win allo- cate the other clubs to eruter the senior divi- sion. Wonderland is prepared to Put up a. parse foT zEI,000 for a Welsh v. Sumniers or, Welsh v. Jem Driscoll mfvt.oh amd will in addition allow each boxer training expenses. Young Josephs, who has the big match with Freddie Welsh, grimed a decisive victory over Tom Edmunds, of Birminghaim, in Lon- don. Although Josephs gave a lot a-way in weig.hot, he had matters in his favour' all weight, the two rounds, when Josephs ended through the tWlO J"()1U1.d.s., when Josephs ended matters with a knock-out. It will be news to raan7 of those interested in the Weteh v. Josephs match that this is about the first time Josephs has gained viotory through a knock-out blow.

There will be an enormous attendance of school-children at the National Pageant in Oardiff. Three days—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday-in the rehearsal week axe set apart for the children alone, and the book- ings for Wednesday, July 2L are already full. For that day over twenty thousand school- children from a distance have taken seats, and the aooammodation of the stands is, therefore, taxed to the fullest extent. The performance is arranged to take place at 2.30 p.m. on this day, so as to enable the children to reach tiieir homes in good time. For the other two days for the children applications are arriving from the schools by every post. Already some ten thousand seats for eaoh day have been booked, and there is no doubt whatever that the chil- dren's days will be gratifyingly successful. The prices charged to the children by both the pageant committee and the railway com- panies are exceedingly moderate. It is most satisfactory to find how enthu- siastically the movement has been taken up by the school teachers, and it is now beyond doubt that we shall see a memorable rally of young scholars of both sexes to the pageant ground at Oardiff. It is hoped, indeed, that every town and village in Wales will make a supreme effort to provide facili- ties to enable its boys and girls to visit this unique enactment of the leading episodes in the stirring story of Wales. Pageant Rehearsals I June 28 (Monday): t Episode I. at 6.30 p.m.. Interlude L at 7.15 p.m. Episode II. at 8 p.m. June 29 (Tuesday): B Interlude II. at 6.30 p.m.; Episod. e THTTI. at 7.15 p m. Interlude III. at 8.15 p.m. June .30 (Wedneeday): Fairies at 6 p.m. July 1 (Thursday): Episode IV. at 7 p.m.; Interlnde IV. at 8 p.m. July 2 (Friday): Episode V. at 6.45 p.m.: Interlude V. at 7.45 p.m. July 3 (Saturday): Opening Scene and Fairies at 3.0 p.m. Jaly 5 (Monday); Episode 1. at 6.30 p.m.; Interlude I. at 7 p.m. Episode 11. at 7.30 p.m.; Interlude n. at 8 p.m. July i (Tuesday): All Dances, except Fairies, at 6-50 P.M. Chorus at 7.30 p.m July 7 (Wednesday): Fairies at 6 p in.; Episode III. a4 7.30 Interlude Ill. at 8.15 p.m. Judy 3 (Thursday): Finale (Chorus included) at 7 p.m. July 9 (Friday): Episode IV. at 7 p.m.; Interlude IV. at 7.30 p.m. Episode V. at 8 p.rn.; Interlude V. at 8.30 p.m. July 10 (Saturday): Full Betaeairsal at 2-50 p.m. ALL HORSES THIS WEEK. J uJy 12 (Monday): Opening Scene at 6.30 p.m.; Episode I. at 7 p.m. Interlude Y. at 7.30 p.m.: Episode n. at 8 p.m.; Interlude II. at 8.30 p.m. July 13 fTwwwday): Finale included) at 7 p.m. Julv 14 (Wednesday): J"Ll Interlude IV. a.t 6.JO p.m.; Episode IV. at 7 p.m. Episode III. at 7.30 P.m. Chorus at 8 p.m. July 15 (Thursday): Finale (Chorus included) at 7 p.m. July 16 (Friday) Epioode V. at 6-50 p.m.; Interlude V. at 7 p.m. Interlude m. at 7.30 p.m.; Ohorne at 8 p.m. July 17 (Saturday): Full-dress Eeheareal at 2 p.m.

The Book of Words of the National paeea.ntJ of Wales is now on sale at &M boo&-wnen,, iKi?Ba?ents', and raal?ay bookstalls. ppke, 6d.; Posba4m :?d. e?Kh.—Weatero Xug JAmibocl. D*TDM

Betting in Barber's Shop 6MONTHS' HARD LABOUR FOR OCCUPIER At North London Police-court yesterday Albert and .Walter Martin, hairdressers, were charged with using the premises as a betting ollioe. Sergaant rowe said that on June 9 he saw Albert Martin take two slips of paper and money from men just inside the ourter door of the shop, and later he eaw the man take some money. Afterwards Lowe, ail assistant, came to the door and looked round for a moment. He then remarked, "AM right, chaps," and several men then left the premises. For the defence both pri- soners swore that no slips were received in the shop. Waiter Martin admitted that he carried on a street bookmaker's business. Mr. Muekett, who prosecuted, said that there were five cr six convictions against Albert Martin for street betting. The nia-gist-rate said that they deserved to be prosecuted for ver,iu,ry. He sentenced Albert Martin to six months' hard labour. Walter Martin would have to pay the full penalty of £ 100, or three months' imprisonment.

CENTENARIAN & THE 'KING I Mr. Thomas Moss Eustone, of Sandhurst, near Gloucester (father of Mr. Thomas Eustone, of Newport), who is claimed to be 106 or 107 years of a-ge, was very anxious to see the King whilst his Majesty wa-s at the Royal Show this week. But, as Mr. Eustone is now incapacitated from walking owing to a cycle accident which he sustained two years ago, he could only achieve his wish by being wheeled into the cIty. It was whilst riding his trieyole that he met with MR. THOMAS ENSTONE. the mishap. His exact age cannot be definitely determined. He was baptised on October 11, 1808—101 years ago-and he recol- lects, as he says, walking to church, where there were a number baptised in couples, and he believes that he must have been five or six years old then. A Coleford Man Among the Veterans Among the veterans inspected by the King at Gloucester was Mr. W. R. Clark, of Box. bush-road, Coleford. Mr. Clark enlisted in the 19th Regiment of Foot (1st Yorkshire) as long ago as 1854, and went through the Crimea.n War, fighting at Alma and Inker- man and in the siege of Sebastopol.

DARING MUSEUM ROBBERY I A da,ring theft of coins from the Borough of Bermondsey Museum, in Lower-road, Botherhithe. has been reported to the police. Two men walked into the mufsum, a-ild whilst one engaged the attention of the youth in charge the other opened a gla-ss show-case a.nd extracted from it a collection cf coins of the first coinage of King Edward VII. Finger-prints have been found on the glass. The collection was presented by Mr. Carr Gomm, M.P. for Botherhithe, and his wife, and consisted of specimens of the coinage in gold and sitiver from one penny up to £ 5.

WOMAN DEAD: MAN DETAINED I The Awrmcham police are investigating the death of Emma Jane Cass (42), IIaddon-grove, Timperley, which occurred early yesterday morning in the Altrinch-am Hospital. Cass was admitted at 2.40 yesterday morning in an ttnconscious condition, and a man has been detained in connection with her death. It is alleged that on Tuesday there was a dis- pute. After this the woman became ill and gradually grew worse. becoming unconscious.

SCHOOL FRIENDS MARRIED A love romance which began at school had its sequel at St. George's, HanOTer-yquare, yesterday. Mr. Robert L. S. M'Olure, the son of the American millionaire ptoprieor of M^Olure Magstame," was married to Miss Edith Dodds, daughter of the secretary of the Board of Pharmacy, Illinois. The conple were school friends at Knox College, Gates- bury, Illinois. They both gra-dilated last year.

FOREIGN MAILS. I To be despatclwd from Ixsndon Sunday, June 27:- I OUTWARD.-PAor-nC- To United States, *c., via Sotrthainpton. MONDAY, JTTSTE 23. Moratnw- To Egypt, by ItaliaJi packet. To Faroe Islands, via Leith. To Faroe Islands, parcel mails, via Leith. Evening- To Mexico, paxccl maOs, via Liverpool, per s. Magi- cian. To West Const of Africa, parcel matte, via Liverpool, per s. Sierra Leone. INWARD.—Oue Suftd&Y- From United States, Ac., via Plymouth. From Mauritius, via Ceylon. From Australia, Jap", China, Straits Settlements, Ceylon, India, and EgYDt. via Briiklisi. Due Monday— From Weet Indies and P&ciflr, via Southampton. From Hotted States, Ac., via Plymouth.

LOCAL OVERNIOHT CHARTERINQ3. I Cardiff to:- Caen, 5s., Obsidian, 850 tone (P. H. Coward and Son) 8waaeea ■ ■ Tunis, lftf coal, llf fnel, 1,600 tone (E. T. Agius, Limited) Catania, 6s coal. 6a 9d fuel. 4,800 tons (Arthur Andrews and Co.) Burry Port to,- Barburg, 5s, 1,400 tone (W. Harry and 00.)

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I NEWPORT EMPIRE Jack Pleasants, the favourite comedian, is due at Newport Empire next week. Hia first successful song was "The day I found a. sovereign in the street," but I'll be otoes Arabella," has been a very great hit, and so has For 14s. 6d. a week." Jack Pleasants tells a fumny story regarding a special engagement which he had awhile ago to open a new mnsic-hall in a south country town, which had hitherto only rejoiced in the possession of a theatre. At the latter place of entertainmcmt a well- known musical comedy was located. The morning after the opening Mr. Pleasants went to the local post-office, and the clerk who attended to his requirements imme- diately spotted him for a pro. remarking "Business good at your place?* Pretty fair," answered the comedian, and the clerk rejoined, I've been told the show is very good indeed." At this Jack Pleasants pre- pared to assume a big fat smile, which dropped amd died a natural death next minute as the clerk went on "But I'm told the music-hall show is rotten." Mr. Pleasants picked up his change, and blew out into the cold, cold street without asking for detailed criticism. The Norman-Leonard Trio, Mabel Bright, Sisters Simma, Henri- quette Maude, Derenda and Green, and the Paxton Trio will also appear.

40,000 HQLIDAYMAKERS I OLoee upon 4,000,000 spindles amd 20,000 looms Stopped in the Bortom district of Lancashire last night until July 5-the occasion being the annual holiday. Some eM,Doo were dis- bursed amonigst the workpeople at a. pcorft of factories, and large nriTnibers of the 40,000 fcoiMiday-miaikers left about midnight for Lon- Iket Ooautiaieot,

NATIONAL PAGEANT OF WALES, SOPHIA GARDENS PARK, ————— CARDIFF, ————— ¡ JULY 26 to 31-2.30 p.m. AUGUST 2 to 7-7.30 p.m. TWO PERFORMANCES on Saturdays, July 31st & August 7th, and Bank Holiday, August 2nd, 2.30 and 7.30. Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d., 5s., 7s. 6d., and 10s. 6d. Booking Offices Now Open at Pageant House. Wharton-street, Cardiff. The Grand Stand is Fully Boofed. CHILDREN HALF-PRICE TO aLL PARTS. Combined Roil-,vay-and Admission Tickets from all Stations within 50 Miles for a Fare and a Quarter, plus lOd. REHEARSALS ON THE GROUND:— SATURDAY, June 26th, NO REHEARSAL. p.m MONDAY, June 28th, EPISODE 1 at 6.30. 11 INTERLUDE 1 at 7.15. EPISODE 2 at 8. 0. I TUESDAY, June 29th, INTERLUDE 2 at 6.30. 11 EPISODE 3 at 7.15. INTERLUDE 3 at 8.15. 1 WEDNESDAY, June 30th, FAIRIES at 6. 0. The Public Not admitted to the above Rehearsals. ROYAL SHOW. ROYAL i- SHOW GLOUCESTER. STAND 33 YOU MUST SEE THIS. I DALE, FORTY & co. PIANOS, CARDIFF. CHELTENHAM & BIRMINGHAM. ?HYARCHER&C?! fapMRETURMSl ggg Rgatargwsp g|| i ] JhM?NCM? ?/ 0?-OM6C <H!MM.  Golden Met eras ?? ?che?.s O_ oMe? MetM?ES MRS. IAMS, 28, and 30, T ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF, 18 New Sbowiag a Gfroiee baiootioa IJI. NEW SPI-ILI-NG GOODS. Lates-, in Ladies' and Children a Millinery. Pebasee, Coats, Pinaforee. and Overalls. Newest in Blouses and Shirts, Rnfiles and Fancy Neck-wear, Gloves. Dreea and Und/or- Skirts Umbrellas, Underclothing. CORSETS A SPECIALITY. a6054 "MY FACE IS MY FORTUNE" ts not striotly correct, but plmplee, a blotchy skin, or a yellowiah oom- pieman are DOt deur&bto. KERNICK'S [VEGETABLE PELLS win won put mattera right. as they; parify the blood, cleanse the stomach, and restore tho system to the pink of eooditkxn. Sold only in 7.. 14d., and 2s. 9d. boxes, by all Chemists and Stores Be euro you aek for "KEBOTCKU" "J ANION" QIGARS (Beg. No. 293,167). TO KNOW HOW GOOD THEY ARE. 3D. EACH, 5 FOR l < Ck/m PER BOX 50. TIMOTHYS CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORES (Owner High-street Arcade). W r. TOHN'S-SQUARE, CARDIFF. U eiisi Horton's Original BenedictPills (JIOR FEMALES ONLY) In a few days <arivet &U irregularities and remove all obstructions; also eure ajuemia, and cause no Injury; to the married or single are invxlaablo. By post, under coyer, for 1/14 or 2/9, from G, D, Horton (lata Chief Dispenser from Birmingham Lying-in Hospital), Dept. 19, Aston-ioad Nortb Btrmingbeni. Scrid over 40 years. SUPPLIED DIRECT ONLY. SELDOM EVE-BFAII, CORNS. CORNS. Cwl.ain cu. kw Bard and Son CoraL PataimO °??nS" 1. BoWel, '?t?°??y'p??\? hem &be )M< km="o D MORGAN AND CO i. Hute> fca—mis 1, ic^abm •45SI ESTABLISHED 1850, Bevan &Compy., Ltd, THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS, f51. QUEEN-STREET (TTEAE, EMPIRE), AND 97, ST. MARY-ST., FOB FURNITURE ¡ BARGAINS. Feather Beds (full size) 329. 6d Heavy Blaok and Braes Bedsteads 29s lid Wire Mattresses (full size) 93 lid, Bedroom Suites, owith Marble Wash/stands 34 ffuinsafi. Leather Cloth Suites (grood work- manship) £ 3 19s. 6d. TERMS: CASH-OR GENEROUS ARRANGE- MENTS FOR DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Also NEWPORT. SWANSEA, PONTYPOO14 PONTYPRIDD, and LLAJMELLY. T ATEST DESIGNS IN WEDDING CARDS, At the STATIONERY STORES. ø. TEMPLAR MALIN81 NEW TEETH are renowned thronghont South Wales for their life like appearanoe and durability. They are supplied in three different qualities, mounted in ruicanite,, at the following definite prices, maluda" extraotiom Upper or Lower Seta:1 GOOD at 1 Guinea BETTER at 2 Guineas BEST at 3 Guineas FuU Seta, Upper and Lowe,) 'GOOD at Y,2 0 0 BETTEK at X3 10 3 BEST at 15 5 0 Term One third with order, And balaaoe whoa, teeth, are Puz m. TEMPEAR Mi A LIN S1 NEWi TEETH Never change colour. Nerer wear out* The beat are guaranteed fee in jearag but will last a life-time. ADDRESSES: CARDIFF U. Q C £ £ N-STREJST. Ten tiU Xiybt Dally. "\fERTHYR: 28. mG-H-gTBETST. Ten ttll BUM Daily. CT.n_. ao.. UI.> DORT TALBOT: .1:- 26, WATER-Ss x AiiJSTt ABgl?.IvoLf. T, tfll Efebt Daily. Tbiurgdsy% Tvp tin oaft SWANSEA: K.3 65. 0-?cORj?isrRBET (offpoeft* th? ?-3 t6. Ten till qat. Diaib. sW*ial £ ?Pit?ill ) Ous? t?MCa IF YOU WANT TO STRIKE the right note of harmony and good taste in furnishing you must deal With Furnishing Experts. The R.F.C. have for twenty years made a study of artistic furniture pro- duction on economical lines. By dealing with them— You buy from the Manufac- turers. and thus SAVE POUNDS! You deal with a firm who have a SPLENDID reputa- tion. You. secure the advice of • FURNITURE SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE PRICES FOR CASH. EASY TERMS ARRANGED TO SUIT ALL POCKETS. THE ROATH FURNISHING CO., 42, CITY-ROAD, CARDIFF. CHURCH-STREET. ABERTILLERY; HIGH-STREET, BARGOED; TAPE-STREET, PONTYPRIDD. &691 THE EVENING EXPRESS COMBINATION LEVER WATCH AND CLOCK. FOB TJJ8 DESK, DRESSING. CASE, BuitEAU, MOTOR, POCKLPT, f^BB^ PAPER M A Black Gun Metal Finish, Gold Plate Finish, or Copper Finish COMPACT, HANDSOME, CONVENIENT. With 12 Months' WarrantJj PRICE 14/6: POST FREET Or, with 12 COUPONS, POST 4/- FREE. WATCH COUPON4 Ctri oat 12 of these and send vitti P.O. for 4/- to Evening Express Office, Cardiff. T Y P B W B I T T N G, ArchLtseW Work Aoooraieay Ooetod by Experienced QaeraMca. WESTERN MATT. T.TMTrrrET">i CA&DOZ. Printed and publishes by Thomas Jones for the pro. priotors, at 68a, St. Mary-street. In the City of Car- diff; by James Norman, Caatle-street, Swansea; by B. G. Williams, Glebel&nd-etreet, Merthyr Tydfil; at the shop of Mr. Wesley Williams, Bridgend—all ia the County of Glamorgan; by Jabez Thomas. 22 High-street, Newport; at the shop of Mr. J. Caffrey, Monmouth—both ln th« County of Mon~ mouth; at the shop of Iitr. David John, Llanelly, ia the County of Carmarthen; and at the offiaes 01 Mr. T. A. Dsvlee, The Bolwazk, Breooo. te lb* OumKY of Brecknock.