The Cambria Daily Leader

"BORN OF THE MADHOUSE." j &- Mr. Spender AND TH-PP-I MOND CASE I The Westminster Gazett iiii & leading article evidently from the pen of Mr. Spender, its famous editor, says: Persons of ordinarily sane mind find it difficult to bring themsehes into the atmosphere that surround s the Mond libel action. That atmo- sphere is like chloroform. Under its influence the most ordinary and correct actions take fantastic forrii and appear as treasons and j ieionies. Blameless people have their names dragged into court with suggestions tUat they have been j guilty of all manner of vile crime. j Thev have no means cf clefendin themselves from these allegations on even of making answer to them. The defence in this case was con- ducted, on the principle, as Mr. Justice Darling said, that if only mud enough is throyrn some ci *t will stick. We suppose there is no remedv for this order of things Throughout the trial the Judge kept n nnn grip upon the course of the defence? but he confessed himseif unable to prevent questions being j put and speeches made which con- j tained every sort of suggestion against public men, against women the whole race. of Jews, and against newspapers which were not remotely concerned in the trial. Mr. Justice Darling did what, was pos- sible having regard to the nature of be defence, and utter ruling out most of this vpafter as irrelevant, finally stopped the speech of one of the defendants who refused to eon-j fine himself to the very simple 3natter at isst^.1 in too tiial. "BOFfN OF THE MAD-HOUSE." That matter, as was ponueu out, p.ga.in and again, was wiie.tli-i Sir i Alfred Moud was or was not a I traitor. The defendants bad al- leged that he was. and the jury marked its ;e!1se of their offence by a?-?rd!'? the plaintiff £ o,000 dam- a?eS. \??t?? ?.r AH'red .is abU to recover tb.tit amount or not the to recover tll,it aiiiel-?nt )r not ttic against staiids ,s ',]is abominable charge which could, only haye taken form in the minds of people .who have lost all sense o? the distinction ¡ between right and wrong. The charge itself w?s born of the mad. bOU80. Jt rested, when probed ¡) ¡' the bottom, on the suggestion that during the progress of the WClr I shares in a company of which Sir Alfred Mond wa? chairman had been-allotted to enemy alieilis. ;t •was shown that the so-called trans- fer had been carried out. at every stage under the direction of the re- sponsible officers of the Government, and wtys completed at the wish A the Public Trustee in order that he might be able to deal with these shares for the benefit of the counl I try during war time, That is the whole foundation upon which the (h argo rests, and in order to defend himself- against an allegation so per- verted and shameful a Minister of the Crown is compelled to pursue his detractors through Court after Court and to spend thousands "f pounds in bringing the libellers to justice. The public will feel that there is something wrong with the ¡ machinery of the law that forces a public man of the high and dis- tinguished character of Sir Alfred Mond to face suc h an ordeal. THE MUD-FLINGING. As it happened, the "West- minster Gazette .was made a tar- get. during the trial for much of the abuse and the mud-flinging of the defence. Sir Alfred Mond has been chairman and a •director of the com-, pnny which owns the Westmi-.ister.i Gazette," and it was alleged that j he controlled the paper and was re- sponsible for every opinion ex- pressed in its column's. As was shown in the course of the evi- dence, Sir. Alfred Mond resigned his directorship because he differed from the responsible editor of the paper upon a question of public }).)]icy. The difference was entirely lymourable to both sides, and we I have nothing to repent or retract in the matter. On the strength of this relationship, and without, as I Sir Edward Carson pointed out, the I quotation of a smgle lme from the pnper in support of the t[ltemel1tB'1 the Westminster Gazette" was descnbed as Pro-German, as the Hdvocat of a small Navy, and as the ol:ga:1 of tmitors. Our readers will expect no ddence from us ,If charges so ludicrous. The record rT the "Westminster Gazette" on these matters stands for all to read, • ■■id those who know that record will j| tivat these allegations with the in- difference and contempt whi_ ch they j deserve. I LARGER PUBLIC QUESTIONS, j 1 1 There are, however, larger punl; questions involved in this tangle of (Continued on Page Five.)

CHILDREN'S BiG EISTEDDFOD. —————— .$ ———— Band of Hope Final Tlio work of the Swansea and District Band of Hope Union received a push for- ward on Saturday, when the finnl com- petitions took place at the Central Hall. During the last fortnight competitions in singinsj. reciting, and pianoforte playing have been taking1 place in each district of t!ie tov;n, and oil who took part in the district were eligible for th<? final, the re- sult beintr tliat 350 entries were received- for Saturday's contests. The adjudicators were: Music. Mr. T. TTopkin Evans, Mus. Bac., Neath (an old Band of Hope bov and total abstaine-r): recitations. Mr. J. Mendtis, secretary of thp Sunday School Union, who, by his knowledge of children and kindly words of advice and encouragement to the com- petitors, was a source of plr-asnre to the officials and c-ornpetitors alike; essays, drawings, etc., Mr. D. E. Williams; needlework, darning, etc., Mrs. T. J. Williams end Mrs. Tollick: and ambu- h-nce. Mr. T. Evans. Thr- conductors were Mr. David Hopkins, for the afternoon, and in the evening Mr. W. (J. Stratton, who! were supported by various officials of the Union, and Mr. S M. William- us treas- nrer. The accompanists were Miss Myfanwy Hopkins and Mi;/ e of Lan- j dore. AWARDS. under 10: 1. lor. Williams, Dirias; 2, Heg, Williams. Soar; Solo, jtiris under 10: 1,1 Given Hoskins. Memorial; 2. Bessie -Tones, Carmarthen-road. Recitation, boys under 10: Willie Bead. Mount Cah-arv: 2. "Reg Williams. Soar; Recitation, girls under TO: 1. Phyllis Price, Bcfchesda; 2. Irene Walters, Manselton. Solo, boys, 10-13: 1. I)p vifl T, Jon e, Din as; 2, "Robert Wil- liams, New Siloh. Solo. girls, 10-1:1: 1. Edith Bratton. T.andore; 2. Aelv-en Davies, Forward Movement. Recitalion, bovs, II) -1:1: 1, Ivor Richards, Waunwen; 2, Haydn Daniels, Penhe. Recitation, irh, 10-1:3: J. Iris Victory, Tabernacle; 2, Francis Lewis, Waunw.m. Solo, boys, 13- 1(5: t. Cecil Dalby. Danygraig; 2, Geo. B. Hi: 1. Gladys Jones. New Siloh: 2, Gertie Charles. Waunwen Recitation, bovs. 13—Hi: 1. BowlanftDavics. Salim; 2, .lack S..Tones, Carmarthen-road. Reci- tation, girls. 13—Ifi: 1. Louie Morris. Tabernacle; 2. Mary Anne Davies (Bryn- i hvfryiP, Irene Charlfy; (Wannwen), and Edith "Moss (JTarodV In 'this class the adjudicator advised the Union to offer "Ionic" a. prize •mother year not to compete, as. in his opinion, no one could touch her-in elocu- tion at the present time, and he had a very difficult- job to decide the next best. Duett under If, years: 1. Ce-eil Dalby and Olive Dando. TXauygraig: 2, Edith Bratton and Robert Williams. Now Siloh. Part lm!! for-12 voiccs-s-3. Memorial Baptist iVoriduetOr, Mr. B. R. Hoskins); 2, Old Siloh, Lnndoro (conductor, Mis? E. Keese). Seven parties competed, and the compcti- Hon was very keen, and proof was siren that several Bands of Hope had budding conductors to carry on the work in future yea rs. Pianoforte solo, under 10: 1, Ivor Lloyd, Heriuon2, Gweneth Roberts Salim. Old Siloh: 2, Irene Dance, Fabian's Bay. Pianoforte yolo. 1" to Hi: 1. Ha Bel Rosiers. Fabian's Bar; So! John, New Siloh. The competition was very kern in Hiis class, and it was a very popular de- cision. ATiolin so lo under Ifi: 1. Reggie Pass- more, Lan dore, who, said the adjudicator, gave every promise of becoming a great credit as a violinist; 2, Bef-ie Davies, Dinns. Choral contest, children under 14. test piece, "Gipsies We": St. Luke's Church Band of Hope Choir (conductor. Mr. W. t4)r. [ W H. Lewis, B.A.). Choral contest, children under Ifi, test n;-coa, "Thoughts of Heaven 1. Old Siloh Band of Hope. Landore (conductor. Mr. David Hopkins) 2. Fabian's-Bay Con- gregational Choir (conductor, lfr. Tom Morris). Mr. Hopkin Evans spoko highly of the treat provided by these hro choirs, whose blendimr and training spoke of the srreat pains taken in their training hy the conductors, and only by two points did the award go to Landor*. Ambulance contest: Manselton Congre- gational Troop of Scout". Girls: Taber- nacle G.I.i.B. No. Company. certificate was awardc-tl to the organis- in secretary, Mr. Robert H. Tollick, who had organised this competition under srrecvt difficulties owing to illness. i RAGGED SCHOOL CONCERT. During the evening it was announced that the Saturday night meeting at the Ragged School was in danger of being can- celled owing to failing to turn up. Mr. T. J. Williams, chair- man of council, appealed to the con-tiM i tors for support and a number immedi- a?e?y rpspondpd ?nd ?cft tl)f rootn. with '\Er. WHuHms m spf?kcr. :'nd rerv r?d:t- ??y fn?d the gap at tne R?pgcd Srh?. On SHf?rdny, December Mth, n?arlv nH the first prize winners have promised to make up the programme at the Ragged School, and a treat is in store for the public who take this opportunity of pav- ing thp oldest Temperance meeting in V, ec W^es a visit.

CIVIL SERVICE,  increased Estimates for Pensions. A "hjte Paper issued to-day, contains a supplementary estimate of the further sum required to be voted for civil con-ices for the year ending March 1920. T)?f total amount now required is ?37978.064, out of whih the Ministry j of 'Pensions claims over • thirtv-tw millions. INCREASED PENSIONS. Of his sum, approximately twelve million pounds is due to the increased rates ot" pension recommended by the select committee on pensions, whilst tea million pounds is for expenditure in con- nection with treatment of disabled offi- cers, nurses, and men, who have left tha service. A further L103,000 is re- mvrecl for Dublin Metropolitan Police and £ '349,329 for the Royal Irish Con- stabulary. THE CENOTAPH. An interesting item is one concerning the erection of a permanent i-eplici of the Cenotaph in Whitehall for which £0,000 is required. k

A GREAT BLOW. I Harbour Trust De- 1 faults Interest. jMR. ROGER BECK'S MOVING SPEECH. i ( I I Swansea Harbour Trust is to default its interest on December 31st. The ah- nouncement was made by Mr..Roger Beck, at the clo&e of a meeting of the Trust, held on Monday afternoon, in t.h? I following speech, delivered under the evident stress of considerable emotion:— WORSE THAN THAT." it is witii very great regret that I have to make this announcement to you, especially in the presence of two mem- bers who have juit joined. Whereas that it was observed by the Chairman of Finance at the Chamber of Commerce banquet that the Harbour Trust is on its last legs, I have to say that we are evell worse than that. For the iir.st time in it;" existence, the Trust will default in its, iutercst on the 31st December. I have announced that to the Executive Commit- iep., and they have deputed the Chairman of the Mnanc-e Committee, myself (as chairman), and the Clerk to draft a cir- cula r to he .issued to the bondholders and 1 mortgage holders announcing the iact. WAR SPOILED PROSPECTS. I The circular will state that thi" ha.s! been brought about entirely by the war. That Lhe magnifiNmt prospect that was l opened to theTrust. just as the wa.r,broke I out, that magnificent prospect ol the ?in?'s Dock within an incredibly liort ?uace of time earning its own m'terest 1 and being no charge whatever upon the ?rust, was swept away gradually and slowly until, ;>c reported by the Chair- j man ot Finance, we are in this position to-day. Really, gentlemen, that ought to i have occurred last half-year, but to give the old port a chance l-well you knoiv I —I stood in the g-ap. It has uot succeeded, and the only thing to ask, almost claim, of the bondholders and the mortgage- holders is their friendly action in this matter. Any antagonistic work will only add to the cost of the Trust. It is only a case. as I have indicated in our circular, of deferring. Prosperity is bound to come in course of time to this port. With all the equiiJ- aient, all the interest that is going to be taken by the Anglo-Persian (to naiue one I company alom.) is bound to produce this I result. Yes, it is a case of deferred, but not lost. I MANAGER'S GREAT STRAIN. I I The Trustees Jiave been passing through an ever-increasing strain, especially your I little Management Committee, and it IF, I really a tribute to his immense pkyH&X!! I powers that our general manager lui stood the enormous strain he has had' I 00 I him, of every kind of difficulty that would arise which he has tried to and deal with. I doirt know that I need add anything further. The plain truth ia-I there, and my feeling, as a large investc- JI1 the fru,->, myself—mv stake is aixiut.. ^8,(H)0~I really feel indebted to those who have administered the work of the Trust. They have held on, and really by their exertions minimised the loss, which is al. I ready serious enough, I think you will endorse the action of the Executive Com- mittee under the circumstances, and a¡:ne that the circular shali be sent. j THE RESOLUTION. I After discussion the meetijig agreed to this in the terms of the following resolu- tion, moved by the chairman and se- conded by Mr. F. J. Parker:— That the Trustees approve the issue to stock and mortgage holders of a cir- cular informing flicm that the Trustees will be unable to meet interest payable on the 1st January next, and that the chairman and chairman of Finance Committee be requested to settle the circular and issue it." MR. BECK'S RETURN. j At the outset of the meeting, moving the pinaucc Committee's report, Mr. W. 'I 1. Parr (chairman of the committee) said he believed he would be echoing the sentiments of the members in expressing what he was sure they all felt, pleasure at the Chairman's safe return from America. (Applause). They hoped he was feeling as well as he looked. The Chairman: Bodily, very well, thank you! Continuing, Mr. Farr said the October deficiency was £ 5,985 6s. Od. In reality this figure was somewhat, less than the actual, because October was credited with revenue I received as against expenditure made in the previous month on loading and dis- charging boats The only way, therefore, was to take an average of the two I months, Which brought the loss out at I about £ S,000. THE INTEREST PROBLEM. He bebeved that was about the ratio "i Utso during the present ¡e>lr--1\(>è''t;.) j (:7,500 per month, winch represented only j'onejhalf of, the monthly interest—t'iJ.OOl). The total loss incurred sinco the outbreak 1 of war was £ 229,010, to which had to be added the surplus revenue, they had in hand at the 31st July, 1911, so that their loss owing to the war was no less than The trade of. t^ie month did not show any appreciable advance on the corre- sponding month of last year—merely a matter of 9,000 tons. The November ie- j turns would, he believed, show an in- increase of nearly 60,000 tons. In October shipments of coa l and coke fell nearly 20,000 tons, but this was more than made up by a very satisfactory advance from tinplates, which had gonp up to 24,263 tons, as against 5,491 in the corresponding period of 1918. I SATISFACTORY FEATURE. Another satisfactory feature was that whereas then the tinplates went to two countries in October, this year they ex- tended to twelve, the. largest increase- r being in the most lucrative trade from | the Trust's point of dew-Japan, Straits j Settlements and China. Mr. Parker seconded, and the report ) was adopted, the Chairman remarking that the position was not encouraging at [ the moment, but in the future there would be more light. I The executive report, moved by the j chairman, and seconded by Mr. E. p, Jones, and accepting engineering tenders. as also was that of the Pilotage Corn. mittee. moved by Mr. E. P. Jones, seconded by Alderman W. Owen. which recommendrd that Arthur Rice he ap- ointed harbour pilot, his license being re- stricted for the first six months to vessels ( not exceeding 2,000 tons.

I I, EBENEZER. —————— Rev. Edward- Jones I Accepts Call. I The Rev. Edward Jones, M.A., B.D., of Rhyl, has accepted the call to Eben- Etzer, Swansea. j As announced a fortnight ago, a call I was extended to Mr. Jones to succeed the I Iiev. W. James, and at Sunday evening's service a letter was read from him definitely accepting. • The Rev. Hurof Walters, who occupied the pulpit, referred to his early ia-socia- tions with Mr. Jones, and congratulated the church. No date has yet been fixed for the arrival of the new pastor.

I TO DAY S WIRES. ————— I I PADEREWSK1 RESIGNS AGAIN. i Paris, Monday.—M. Padereivski has again resigned his premiership but as the president refuses to accept bis resig- ¡ nation he will attempt to form a new ("Ibi ,Lt. Exchange. CARPENTIER LEAVES. I Georges Carpentier and his party left I London this morning for Paris. A large, crowd assembled at Cinumg Cross to I witness their departure. I

TIME LIMIT. I — —— F.A. and the Huddersfisid I Club. The Football League met at the Euston Hotel, London, on Monday with reference to the application of Hudders- tield Town to play the remaining League matches 011 the old Leeds Citv ground. It was is raided by the Huddersfield Club by Dec. 31st permission will be given to the Hud- derstield Club to play their remaining League matches after that date on the old city ground.

NEW BISHOP. I I Appointment to Bradford See I It is officially announced that the King hns been pleased to approve the appoint- ment of the Venerable A. W. T. Perowne, M. A Archdeacon of Plymouth and Vicar of St. Andrew's, Plymouth, to the newly- constituted See of Bradford: and the Rev. G. E Jeans, M.A., F.S.A., Vicar of Shor- well. Isle of Wight, to the honorary canonrv of Winchester Cathedral, vacant by the preferment, of the Rev. Canon C. T. Garbett, M.A., to the Bishopric of Southwark.

SALVATION A R MY j Successful Meetings at Swansea. Commissioner Whatmore, who is the International Trainins 'Commissioner ot the Salvation Army, visited Swansea on Sunday, addressing moetins's at the Citadel in Kichardson-street on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. On Sunday afternoon lie lectured in the Llysinm to a large audience, the fbject being to secure suitable young men and women as volunteers for Salvation Army work in foreign countries. His Worship the Mayor (Aid. A. Sin- clair), in the chair, remarked that in the old days the Salvation Army was ridi- culed, but the public had now learned to 'Appreciate their work RECRUITS WAXTEP j The lecturer said they were anxious tlial their Training Homes should be Illle.d with young men and women of zeal, from whom it would be possible to make selec- tion of those suitable for that kind of work. The lecturer concluded with a re- markable example of self-sacrifice anions the leper colonies of the Last Indies, and telling of a sister who voluntarily risked klie infection of leprosv to save four "ojourcd men. A vote of thanks to the Mayor was pro- posed by Councillor 'A. Lovell, seconded by Councillor I'arker. and adopted

TRAM TROUBLES. 1 I How They are Faring on the Leeds System. That other towna are not without their tramway troubles is shown by the follow- ing extract from a recent issue of the Yorkshire Evening Poet "•— Many complaints reach us about the tram service in Leeds. The deficiencies, \1.1; compared with the s^timdaid 01 main- tenance and comfort and :de.qiiacy of thv -'I'('owar YNU'f3. aró "1ft¡1:,it, i.. ?rp-w?r years, are v.tniut Jh-n;it. i< ??mp''L f.?iciaJJy, that ?vcty?Htng <?.? is possible to be done to remove them is oeing done. We are going ahead as fast as we can in getting materials for cat repairs and I "enewllh: and for the building of new care," t>aid .Alderman R. A. Smithson, chairman o ft he Tramways Committee, to-day. TT10 Kirkstall-ruad sheds are being extended, at a cost of £ 20,00, to en- able us to handte the numerous care in need of repairs, and also to build new ones—work which is already in hand. It should not be forgotten that our difficulties are enormous; they cannoi r)e overcome by a wave of the hand. During the war ,when a great strain was imposed upon the system, everything got more or les wor nout, and repairs and renewals necessarily take longer than in ordinary times. In regard to the purchase of new car?, private makers are evidently faced with similar difficulties, for deliveries are very touch delayed." During the war the great scarcity of ^materials and labour greatly hampered the maintenance of the cars. Repairs were delayed, and probably nqt so com- pletely executed as under normal condi- tions. Over-loading and less experienced drivers accentuated these difficulties, and missed journeys grew in number and proportionately reduced the services. I In In,nuary;- 1914, for example, the,- only four misses:" with an average ser- viee of 220 cars per day. In the same month of this year, with a service of H fewer cars, the journeys missed from all causes had risen to 70. v This is one indication of the tremen\ dOlls leeway that the department lia.; to I make up, under the handicap of diffi- culties which still remain as n legacy of [the war.

THE FUND DRAPERS' DAY. Commercial Travellers Helping Splendidly. TO-NIGHT'S MORRISTON MEETING. Send your Donations to Mr. David Roberts, J. P., 61, Wind-street, Swansea. there are three weeks to go be- fore Christmas comes along, and if the Widows' and Orphans' and Bummer Home Fund is to reach its ambition a great deal of hard work will have to be done within this short space of time. Already the response has been wonderful. Just a month has passed since the first app-eal was published, and the Fund is a long way past the £4,000 mark. The Whist- Drive and Dance at the Hotel Metropole on Thursday, Fri-j day and Saturday of this week, which is certain to be the biggest 1 fashionable event of the year in Swansea, ought to augment sub- stantially the Fund, and there are a large number of other functions on the way. For instance, the Fabian's Bay Choir are desirous of helping, and we believe arrange- j ments are to be put in hand for a big concert. This evening a deputation from i the Committee is to attend a meet- ing to be held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Morriston, at 8.30 p.m. It is fervently hoped that Morriston, as all other parts of the town, will do its bit on behalf I of the widows and orphans of our I fallen men, and great things are ex- pected of this evening's meeting. DRAPERS' DAY. I To-day is Drapers' Day. The I chief houses of Swansea have al- I ready made splendid contributions to the Fund, and the staffs of some of the houses—notably that of Mr. Sidney Reatb-have ri,,en to the occasion magnificently. It is hoped that to-day the staffs of the other houses will show that they too have at heart the cause of the widows If" r-VUlrun.. SUPPORT FROM HOTELS. I Boxes are to-day and during the week being placed in the hotels and licensed houses of Swansea and district. There are no more generous-hearted people thau the landlords and landladies of the Swansea licensed houses, and a good many of them have in the past and during the last. few weeks shown their practical concern and sym- pathy with the Fund. We trust to be able to have collecting boxes in every licensed house in the town before the end of the week. THE CHURCHES. I The churches are also responding magnificently to the call. Letters have been sent to the secretaries of all the Free Churches a-sking them to consider the possibility of & re- tiring coHection at their churches on behalf of the Fund. We han had several personal messages stating I that it is their intention to fall in with the suggestfon, but up to this I morning the Pnmitive Methodists of Pell-street are the first and th(1 j only Free Church to toll us defi-j nitely of a decision to take up a j collect-ion upon a certain evening. The Primitive Methodists of Pell- street have decided, so Mr. Henry 1\ Hodges writes, to take up a collec- tion for the Fund at the closc of j the evening service on Sunday next. December 14th. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. i As our lists have already shown, I the Swansea Chamber of Com- merce has done wonderful work for the Fund, and it will be our pvuv- ;< to pririt a. li-n -4-^ subscriptions from ni«"mbers'of' organisation which is reach at least £ 2,000. 1 As vOe stated last week, the,1 Swansea Metal Exchange is also working very hard for the Fund, | and it is expected that another I •gratifying list will come from quarter. THE "COMMERCIALS. I Mr. Owen Owen, J. P and Mr. Allen are button-holing the com- I mercial travellers of their Associa- t tion, and we are sanguine enough I to hope for a great contribution j fiom this source. j I TO-DAY'S LIST. I To-day's contribution- include A, I cheque for JE7 10s. 6d. from Mr. F. Worrell, specialist in sight-testing, j who was at Swansea la.st week. Mr. I Worrell arranged to give a percent- I age of his takings, and this cheque js the result. I A ten shilling Treasury note I covers Demobilised Tommy, aDJ )s. for Billy Xewa.il, of Blackpill." I Billy is six weeks old, and De- mobilised Tommy" does his cor- respondence. Milly Rowland Davies (of 91, Walter-road, Swansea^, writes Mr. David Roberts, J. P., en- closing 10s. for the Fund. Sh, I says she reads in the Leader £

I i I l? i ? i t I ;■! j ENGLiSH CUP. i:d h Qualifying Round, i „ Mvun?f-a T'-wn werio-day drawn "V grins* Gilliu-U.au: aw?y. 'u be ¡ D'(:I' I LOCAL DIVORCE. ] The Swansea divorce fnit of James { «;»aitist JaillPJ, was mentioned to Sir » Injury Duke in the Divorce Division A to-day, on an application by the rwti- vr i til O'll t naming a co-rer-pondent. Petitioner J -ji Swansea in Auaust. ?l", for i ]' < and ?!?'' .n H rm. .i: I y th?rb ■$ lY:.n:-o, and was confimr.uslv theTb | ntu il O.tober. 1915, wit en he came .me and sa.v his wife. Sbe "had a 1 baby in her anu. and rold him that t he father of the bat^y was rjeo'loie John Pe»H.r«. She said Potters was drw-o-ed bathing at Three Cliffs Bay, J (rower, Glamorgan. Petitioner had obtained other evidence of sucli drowning- fatality, The President granted !u? application. COUNTESS OF DENBIGH DEAD. I Press Assaciati'on arimmncr.s t.h death t I. Counter <>f Denbigh,3 j'j v. <>ir-|. nc'irroJ to-day fit N■ r;;r^!| Paddock. ): Half-time: r LT AXELLY- 1 Goal. k XtJinriClI-Nil. i TO-DAY'S RACING, 1 Petting ti Symous 2, :11la."h,¡,w¡IY :3 ran. Wavertree, 7 to 4

TO-DAY'S RACING. LEICESTER MEETING. H n—DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE J .U &AOE of 85 eove. Two miles. 2'¡r Smith'ei THE SETTLER 5 lft-12 Threlfell 1 "r T Walker's TBHESIDB, 4 10-11.WaIl Z Vr G W Smith e THE SETTLER, 5 10-12 A Anthony 5 Also ran: Fewaton (W. Payne),.Lochmore ?). East). Paddingwn (Cy), Bh?e D?Ie !j. Kast). ?t. AJmo (M. Hehir). ??rner) Off at 1.1. Trainer: McCormack. Bettinst: 2 to 1 smst Teneside 9 t-o 4 The iTattler. 7 to 1 Bigotry. 10 to 1 others. Won by tliree-partg of a length; bad third -A-'IWK SELLING HANDICAP j)??? HURDLE RACE of 100 o.. Two mH<?. Mr H A Brown'e SEKBAN, 5 1S-2.Owner T 'lr Black's TJBEOFF. 6 ll-7.0aacboume 2 ai Versehoyle'F ROYAL RUIN. a 12-5 Tbrelfdl$ AIw ran: Wi<stow (Mercer) Othello^ Gift Ola.ior Wilson). Rent Bock (Bullock). Off at 1.33. Trainer: H. Brown. Betting: 7 to 4 on Serban 3 to 1 aarst Cbe?ff 100 to 8 others. Obeoff. by fhe I?u?tha: bad third. Othello's \it ran out. O A—MONTROSE itAIDRX THBEE- ?.U YEAR-OLD HURDLE BADE of 100 80TH, One a.nd-?haJf mues. -V Tr R,Mealing'e HAGIOLOGY 10-5.Newer 1 J Orbell's SAM TEMPLE. 10-12.Hnlme 2 G Fleer's BLINGEL, 10-5 Dainty 5 Also ran: Doctors Common (Ownr), Win- njarleigh (Hehiri. Brilliant Sunshine fW. Smith). » Off at a.6. Trainer: Ncwey. BttinK: 7 to 4 nest Brilliant Sunshine 11 to 4 Hatriology, 3 to 1 Sam Temple 5 to doctors Common. 10 to 1 Blingel. 100 to 3 inniarleieh. Won by three lentrthe: eight lengths. '? QA BIR8TALL SELLING HANDICAP .?.O 0 STEEPLECHASE of 150 sovs. T?e miles. _,{r H Brown's FLEETING PEACE, a 11-2 ■w Ownr 1 ai Hodekins' JIMMY RA a 11-1 I 1 2Ir W Idea's GEORGE B. a £ L-iZ Xea 3 Also ran: Warbine (Renrtwnl Suzanne II. (FitiErerald).. Off at 2.34. Trainer: H. Brown. Bettinc: 6 to 4 awst Fleetinsr Peace and Jimmy Rafter. 5 to 1 Georsre B, 100 to S o there. Won by a length: fire lengths. Q H BROXHILLS STEEPLECHASE Ö. PLATE (HMdic&i? of 160 ao-?. Two miles. ',h Charters' STRAIGHT AHEAD 6 11-11 Hulme 1 Kr c; J C ROlfAN. a 104 Piftrott ? Col C Paynters DERXISH. a 10.,3..W JÆfo 3 Also ran: Tlie Last iowner), Royal Aid Br«d«y). Off at 3.5. Trainer: Orbell.

"very night. the list of subscrip- tions, and hopes the Fund will be a very great success. Other subscriptions include £3 5s. from Mr. E. Fletcher, of 224, Oxford-street, and £ o 5s. from Alessre. Davies and Cann, Soutll Dock, who wish the committer "every success in your splendid work." Mr. A. Johnston, seeds- man and florist, 227. Oxford-street, sends £ B 3s., and trusts the coni- rnittee will be successful in realis-- inQ" the desired amount. TO-DAY'S SUBSCRIPTIONS. '\f. F. Worrell, Esq. 7 10 6 le&srs. Davies and Cann, South Dock$50 diss Milly Borland Davies, 91, Waltûr-road O. ø Johnston, Esq., florist, 227, Oxford-street 3 3 0 E. Fletchcr, Esq., U. Oxford- street 5 5 ft i Psmobilised Tommy. 0 5 0 Master Billy Newall 0 5 0