The South Wales Star

THE WORLD'S GOSSIP. There has been much talk of the Queen and the enormous numb-M- of despatches which she has read lately, but I wonder if many know that Her Majesty reads these despatches in bed. That is the case. however, both at Windsor and at Osborne. At Windsor the Royal bed is placed under a small window, which throws a convenient light for reading1, and the despatch box is always brought with the morning' cocoa. After breakfast the actual writing is done, but it is generally over before half-past eleven, when the famous doukev- chair arrives at the door for the morning stroll. The Queen certainly works hard at times, but I fancy that some of the stories told about her labours are very ridiculous. The Queen's flower gardens at Balmoral are now looking' very charm- ing, and the se ason being so much later than, the Isle of Wight. Iler Majesty will enjoy the fresh- ness of her northern home. The dahlias which the Queen admires.so much are from year to year improving in size and form and they sport into such endless varieties that they have become the most extensively cultivated Royal autumn bloom. I am told rhat during the process, or operation, or function or ceremony (choose your own wonl) of •' kissing hands "at Osborne, an eminent person. who is probably unaccustomed to grovelling on the floor upon his knees, was uliable to rise after being' transformed into a Privy Councillor. His struggles to regain his feet were ludicrous (he is of stoutish build and inclined to rheumatism) in the extreme. Even Her Majesty, who has a hearty appreciation of the comic side of things, could I scarcely restrain her smiles. The difficulty was smoothed over when a polite Court official came forward and helped the flushed and sprawling Councillor to his feet. Really it is something rough on these aged and respectable gentlemen that they should be compelled to perform Salvation Army knee-drill on a slippery parquet^oor. The Prince and Princess of Wales will see little of Sandringham this year until Christmas. They have refused nearly the whole of the many invita- tions they have received from autumn house parties, but it is understood that they may be the guests of the Duke and Duchess of Portland on their return journey south, and they have pro- mised to visit Lord Cadogan in .January. The Prince seems determined to face the cholera scare. and nothing will move him from the delights of Hamburg. the Queen. they say. is in a great state at his refusal to come home, but up to the moment of writing those at Marlborough House have no reason to think that he would alter his plans, although he has been medically advised to do so. The Pri nee is taking the waters of Hamburg with that stolid determination which the average Briton is famous for displaying in everything he does, from fighting to football. Dressed in a grey tweed suit and a soft hat. he arrives at the springs punctually at a certain fixed hour. swallows his draught, and then indulges in a constitutional. Some of the smaller fry who are always to be found busily buzzing round the big guns are far more punctilious in their dress. A Russian Prince. with an unpronounceable name, always takes his dose attired in a frock coat, a glossy silk hat. and pale lavender gloves. Perhaps this early morning attire aids his digestion and assists in promoting the ''cure. It must, in any case. be a source of satisfaction, not to say joy. to his tailor. The Duchess of Edinburgh intends to pass the autumn in Coburg. at a Jugd-Schloss. belonging to Duke Ernst of Sase-Coburg-Gotha.. The heredi- tary Princess Charlotte of Saxe Meiningen and her daughter, the Princess Feodora, are at present staying with the Duchess, who is warmly attached to the Princess Charlotte. The Princess Feodora. who is the eldest great-grandchild of the Queen, is just thirteen years old. and is extremely pretty and very musical. The visits of the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Marie to the Queen of Roumania at Xeu Wied. proved very pleasant. and Queen Elizabeth, by her fascinating manner and re Sued beauty, pleased her future niece greatly, who also made a good impression on Carmen Sylva." The Queen of Roumania re- mains in much the same state of health. Her illness is almost entirely a nervous one. to which she has been subject ever since the death of her only child. The attacks have always come on after any nervous excitement, though until the trouble with Mdlle. Helene Yacarescu, the illness had only been temporary. It is hoped that the Queen may be able to return eventually to Rou- mania, though the progress made is very slow. Creeping paralysis is dreaded by her physicians. The Empress Eugenie has sent from England to the Empress Frederick a large gold medallion, hearing the arms of the Monty's family. In the jewel is enclosed a lock of hair of the late Emperor Napoleon and the giver, surrounded by diamonds and other stones of great value. The ex-Empress of the French, it is said. will also send to Berlin as wedding present for Princess Margaret, a magnificent dinner service, which was once in use at the Tuileries during the Empire. The spectacle of this omnipotence the Czar of all the Russians wheeling a peramubator must be about as startling as would be the sight of the Olympian Jove trundling a wheelbarrow. And yet he has more than once been seen to perform this humble domestic office for the children of Princess Marie of Orleans, the wife of Prince Waldemar of Denmark. There will, apparently, be very grand doings at the Palace of Weimler on the celebration of the golden wedding of the Grand Duke and Duchess. The historic little city. rich in its varied association of literature and chivalry, will present a scene of gaiety and even grandeur such as has never been equalled throughout its long history. Not only is the palace being almost entirely re-furnished, but a large number of houses in various parts of the town are being specially fltted up and repaired for the reception of the numerous Imperial, Royal, and otherwise distinguished guests who are expected. The German Emperor and Empress, with their whole suite: the King of Romania, King and Queen of Saxony, the Regent of Bavaria, two Austrian Archdukes. and the Grand Duke Vladimir, as representative of the Czar, have already signified their intention to dignify the pro- ceeding with their presence. In addition to these no fewer than one hundred other personages of Royal blood will be there and, of course, the diplomats and petty potentates, who will shine by reflected lights, will be as plentiful as thistles in an Australian cornfield. The House of Montgomerie, of which the kite Earl of Eglinton was the head and chief. has held ■a foremost position in the nobility of Scotland for over six centuries, and traces its descent from Robert De Montgomerie. a scion of the noble English family of that name. who was a witness to the foundation of the Abbey at Paisley, and died about 1180. His grandson, an adherent of Robert the Bruce. was one of the great Barons of Scotland, who were summoned to appear at Berwick in 1291: and his great grandson. Sir Alexander Mont- gomerie, was father of Sir John, who married the heiress of Eglinton. niece to King Robert II. of Scotland. The eldest son of this union fought at Otterbourne, and made prisoner Sir Harry Percy, and his son was raised to the Scottish peerage as Lord Montgomerie. The hitter's son, the second baron. was Ambassador to England in 1451, and the grandson, the third baron, was created Earl of Eglinton in 1503. It was the father of the late Earl who endeavoured to revive the pageantry of the middle ages by giving a tournament ill 1839. one: of the competitors who entered the lists bcing Louis Napoleon, afterwards Emperor of the French. One of the great difficulties of the knights was the mounting of their horses, the great weight of their armour wrenching down their saddles directly they attempted to get up by the stirrup. All but Lord Egiintan had to be hoisted into their saddles like so many recruits in an army riding- school but, although the Montgomerie's steed stood over sixteen hands high, its rider, holding by the mane, and without touching the stirrup, i vaulted into his seat as lightly as a feather. The then Earl of Eglinton was undoubtedly the most notable figure among the knights, both in grace of bearing and also in strength and agility. At Eglinton Castle, where he exercised quite a mediaeval hospitality, gnests coming and staving at their own sweet will. lie was regarded with a sort of hero-worship, and it was almost an article of faith that he could not be beaten at any manly exercise. The Right Hon. Jesse, our new Privy Councillor, is more proud of the recollection that his mother once worked as a "field hand." or agricultural labourer, than of the new handle to his name. If he had only known what had happened at Hawar- den when he was speaking at Southampton, he would have had an admirable toxt to lay before the Rural Labotirers' Union. For that base desertion six years ago of the cow and three acres, upon which he enlarged for the hundredth time, has at length been expiated. The cow has had her re- venge, and it was a revenge which came perilously near doing for Home Rule and all that. Seriously speaking, I wonder how many old gentlemen of 85 could stand being knocked down and trampled upon by a. wild heifer and then get up" apparently none the worse" for his adventure. Mr. Gladstone is heartily to 6e congratulated upon his escape, and I take the fact that he attended church as usual the next dav to be proof that he is really as well as apparently none the worse. The cow it was that died." The Lord High Chancellorship of England and physical beauty do not seem destined to run in double harness in these degenerate days. Lord Herschel is far from being a handsome man but he is a distinct improvement upon his predecessor, Lord Halsbury. who now takes a back seat made comfortable with the gold lining of a- £ 5,000 per annum pension. There is certainly no suggestion of the Greek-God style of beauty in the homely appearance of the ex-Lord Chancellor. Age. how- ever, has brought some sort of improvement. Thirty years ago the South Wales Circuit took a strange pride in young Hardinge Giffard, then an unknown and untried barrister. It was the unchallenged boast of the members of that circuit that in,him they possesed the ugliest junior know to the profession. Once, when the budding chancellor was prosecutinga well-known gaol-bird at the Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions, he s*> far forgot himself as to refer to the evidences of moral depravity visible in the man's contenance. The prisoner promptly interposed with the remark. If I'd started life with such a mug as yonr'n. guv'nor, I'd have been hung long ago."

LOCAL SCHOOLS AND PARLIAMENTARY GRANTS. INTERESTING EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS. The Committee of Council on Education, in their rocent annual report, give in the form of an appendix, a list—corrected up to March 31-of all elementary schools aided by Parliamentary grants, either for building, fixtures, or maintenance. We abstract the following particulars relating to the various schools in the district .— Accom- Average roodatien Atteri- Annual for. anee. Grant. .S s. d. Cadoxton-j'xta-Barry, B.S. 735 366 339 9 S Rury Dock. B. S. 408 333 316 2 6 Dina's Powis, N 187. 137 123 3 6 Ditto Evening 187 30. 16 10 0 Penarth, B.S. 1066 847 812 2 0 Penarth, X 175. 167 141 9 0 Penarth, St. Joseph's. JR. 188. 120 105 0 0 Peterston-super-Ely, N. 43 25 39 19 S Porthkerry. N 78 35. 37 13 6 St. Nicholas, Ch 1C.3. 61 72 10 6 Sully, N 44 27. 49 15 0 Wenvoe, N 88. 37. 48 12 0 Whitchurch, B.S 429 357 312 7 6 Whitchurch. Tongvvviilais, B.S.J. 109 89 77 14 1

IBARHY RAILWAY COMPANY. MEETING OF DIRECTORS. RESIGNATION OF MR. JOHN ROBINSON. NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUIRE- MENT OF CADOXTON MOORS. The monthly meeting of the directors of the Barry Dock and Railways Company was held on Friday at the Board-room, General Offices, Barry Dock. Mr. Archibald Hood, J.P., deputy-chairman, presiding. There were also present Mr. T. R. 1 4- Thompson, J.P., Mr. Robert Forrest. J.P.. and other directors Mr. Richard Evans, general manager Mr. G. C. Downing, solicitor and Mr. W. Mein, secretary. The proceedings of the meeting', as usual. were conducted in private, but we are in- formed that the directors have definitely determined to acquire the whole of Cadoxton Moors, for which they have purchasing powers under the company's Act of 1S86, and have, accordingly taken, steps to open negotiations with the lady of .the manor (Mrs. Jenner. Wenvoe Castle) and the Cadoxton commoners for this purpose. It is not yet, we believe, decided whether this land will be utilised for dock extension works at once. or whether a portion will be reserved for this purpose and the remainder placed in the market as sites for the erection of manufactories and other industries. It was reported that the deep water entrance and new graving dock contract works at Barry were proceeding satisfactorily, and some of the direc- tors inspected the same after the meeting. Mr. John Robinson. M.Inst.C.E.. the company's resident j engineer, handed in his resignation, that gentleman having been in the company's service from the outset, and under his personal superintendence the whole of the docks and railway works were, not only successfully constrncted, but since maintained in a most efficient condition. The intimation of Mr. Robinson's resignation (which was sent in owing to the completion of the company's prin- cipal works) was received with regret, the direc- tors present referring in gratifying terms to the eminent abilities which had been displayed from the outset by Mr. Robinson as engineer. The resignation was accepted.—Other business was transacted. At the close of the meeting the direc- tors and officials present lunched at the Barry Dock Hotel.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. < SEVERN VOLUNTEER DIVISION ROYAL ENGINEERS SUBMARINE MINERS. BARRY DETACHMENT. Orders for the week ending Sept. 17th, 1392 :— On Duty Lance-corporal Thomas. Drills as und<"r Monday '12thi September} At th ,|rrvr A!;u.ker, at H cdnes lay. i4th „ 7 Friday, 16th J 1 *>'m' All members who have not yet made themselves efficient should become so at the earliest possible date. By Order, J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Lieut. S.V.D.R.E., j Commanding Barry Detachment. J llTli COMPANY. 2XD GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. COM PAX Y ORDERS.— Barry Dock, 9 tli Sept., 1892. Drills for the week commencing 12th Sept., 1892 :— Monday 12th, Gun Drill. Tuesday 13th, Gun Drill. Wednesday 14th, Repository Exercise.. Thursday, 15th, Gun Drill. Friday, 16th, Gun Drill. Saturday ('to-morrow), tenth 40-point Competition at Lavernock, for competitors only. Leavt< Cadoxton by the 1.50 p.m. train., Undress uniform to he worn. Hours of Drills, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. Greatcoat,s, water bottles, mess tins, &v. are to be returned to store as soon as possible. By Order, (Signed) J. JUST. HANDCOCK. Capt., Commanding 11th Company, 2nd G.A.V., Barry Dock.

THE CHARGES AGAINST PUBLICANS. -+- WITHDRAWAL OF CASKS AT PENARTH. FRESH SUMMONSES ISSUED. At Penarth Police-court on Monday (before Mr. F. Gore. Major Thornley. and Mr. Lie well in Wood), Mr. Vachell (Ingledew. Incc. and Vachell, Cardiff) drew attention to a summons which had been issued against James Greatrex, landlord of the Cross Keys Inn, Dinas Powis. The prosecution, he had just been informed, were not prepared to proceed with the case, evidently as-the result of the dismissal of similar charges which had been heard at Bridgend and Llandaff. He was prepared to proceed with the case that day, and had Pro- fessor Attfield and other scientific witnesses pre- sent from London.—Mr. Superintendent Wake said fresh summonses had been issued against the defendant.—Mr. Vachell: Then I ask that the first summons be dismissed with costs. It is not fair to deal with the defendant in this way. and I think it is only fair that the circumstances should now be explained to the bench after the observation of Mr. Wake. The first summons was issued for that the de- fendant adulterated or diluted a certain quantity of beer. This they could not possibly prove, and now a fresh summons is issued for a totally different offence, namely, that he sold to the prejudice of Inspector Thomas King, the prosecutor, a certain quantity of food, namely, beer. The second charge was brought under the Food and Drugs Act. but the first charge was brought under the Inland Revenue Act. I must, therefore, ask that the first summons be dismissed with costs.—Mr. Wake I thought the first summons was adjourned till next month.—Mr. Vachell Then you ought to be care- ful, Mr. Wake.—The Bench said the first summons would be withdrawn with costs.—Mr. Vachell Then the police will withdraw the second sum- mons aa well. I suppose.'—Mr. Wake Oh. no. I cannot do that without permission.—Mr. T. H. Belcher, solicitor, Cardiff, then brought forward the case of Mrs. Jane David. Albion Hotel. Penarth. for whom he appeared in answer to a similar charge as in the first case referred to by Mr. Vachell. and be asked for a dismissal on the same ground.—It was decided to allow the prosecution to withdraw the summons with costs.—Mr. Wake explained that a second summons had been issued on Saturday against Mrs. David, returnable for Monday next.—Mr. Belcher said he would not be prepared with scientific evidence for some time, and asked that the case be heard that day month. -It was, therefore, decided to hear both cases that day month. FURTHER CASES ADJOURNED. Similar first summonses were withdrawn against Mr. B. Hoddinott. Witchill Motel, and Mr. F. C. Williams. Royal Hotel, both of Cadoxton. and. on the application of Mr. Liywaroh Reynolds. B.A.. solicitor. Merthyr. the hearing of the second sum- monses were adjourned for a month.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY ASYLUM. The House Committee of the County Asylum (County Council) have appointed a storekeeper for the Pare Gwyllt Asylum. There were over 300 applicants, and these were ultimately reduced to three—namely. Benjamin Williams, Aberdare R. L. Beavan, Bryncethin: and Thomas Thomas, American meat salesman. Bridgend. The first- named was finally selected for the post.

CO WB RIDGE AND A BERTH AW RAILWAY. On Tuesday last, Major H. A. Yorke. R.E.. Government inspector, accompanied ly the engineers, Messrs. T. W. Brewer and H. O. Fisher the contractor. Mr. W. H. Mathias (Porth); and Mr. Harland (Taff Vale Railway), went over the new Cowbridge and Aberthaw Railway, and, having made a thorough inspection, expressed him- self as entirely satisfied with the manner in which the whole of the works had been carried out. The new railway will shortly be taken over by the Taff Vale Raiiwaj' Company, and will be opened for traffic.

QUOITS. «»- BARRY v. CRADDOCK WELLS. The above match was played on the Craiklock Wells' grounds on Saturday last, and resulted in a big victory for Barry by 98 points. After the match the visitors were entertained at the Crad- dock Hotel. Appended are the scores :— BARRY. CUADTtOCK WKI.LS. W. Martin, v.-capt. 21 T. Goodwin 1 R. eVwins 21 J. James 8 J.Owen 16 W.Pope 21 D. Morgan 21 W. Lovering 10 J. Sherwood. 21 A. Davies. 11 T. Ward, sec 2! J. Lovering 0 T. Da vies 2i G. Stepney 16 J. Saiusbury 21 P.Jenkins 9 C. Owen 21 N. Lovering 10 Total.184 Total H3

EXPORT,S AND IMPORTS AT BARRY DOCK. Below will be found full particulars as to the ex- ports and imports at Barry for the week ending Sept. 3rd, 1892. It will be seen from the table that already this year there have been shipped 705,376 tons 4 cw-t., against 693,781 tons 17 cwt. at the corresponding period last year, being an increase of 6,594 tons 7 cwt.:— IMPORTS Week ended Corresponding Sept. 3, 1892. week ended Sent, 5, 1891. Tons cwt, Tons cwt. Pitwood 1.531 0 1,193 0 Timber 222 0 Rails Silver Sand Iron and Iron Ore. Building Materials 100 0 166 0 General merchandise 1 0 ————— Total 1,632 0 1.536 0 Increase 46 t) Total to Sept. 3. 1392 11,092 10 15,294 19 Decrease 4,202 0 EXPORTS :— Coal 71,482 2 85,839 17 Coke 2,196 16 1.014 1 Rails — Iron and Iron Ore. 30 0 ISO 0 General merchandise 17 0 4 0 Total 73.725 13 87,037 13 Decrease 13,312 0 Total to Sent. 3, j 1892 705,37G 4 6::18,781 17 Increase 6,594 7 REPORT OF SHIPPING:— Number Tonnage. Steamers arrived 26 29,406 Steamers sailed 31 35,475 Sailing Vessels arrived 2 51G j Sailing Vessel sailed 6 9,346 Steamers in Dock thi« day 12 13,809 •Sailing Vessels in Dock this day 13 14,661 Total. 25 28,560 VesselsiuDockas per last report 34 44,653 Increase Decrease. 9 16,093 Vessels in Dock, corresponding week, 1891 33 36,327 Accountant's Office, Barry Dock, Sept. 5th, 1892. J

CHRONOLOGICAL GLEANINGS OF MORGANWG. [BY PELAGIUS.J In Siluria the British had several roads used for trade and military purposes before the advent of the Romans, and the Romans utilised the principal ones. Of the Roman roads the route of the Via Julia Maritima is plainly seen in the neighbour- hood of Llantwit-Major. near the old Roman station at Boverton. A.D. 448 the Romans aban- doned Britain, and the kingdom once more reverted to the old Welsh Princes. But the Saxons next in- vaded it in 441.1. and King Arthur fought them, and in the following' year successfully resumed the government: of Siluria. A.D.30 Morgan Mwyn- fawr became king of Glamorgan, and it is said that after him the name Morganwg was given to Essyllwg, or Siluria. It was he that first estab- lished trial by a jury of 12 men, and it was from this custom that Robert Fitzhamon adopted that law. He also instituted a bishopric at Mar- gam. Einydd, his son. succeeded him, and established several Churches, amongst others Teilo, Cadocus. and Iltutus. He also built a Church at St. Nicholas (Llaneinydd). After Einydd's death, Rhys, his son, became King, and succeeded in driving the Saxons from Wales. Next we find Arthfael. the son of Rhys, who was a brave man, but was killed by the Saxons near Roath Church. Meyryg next became King, and lived for the most part at Llantwit-Major where he had a mansion. It was Brochfael who suc- ceeded Meyryg. his father, who first built a castle at Cardiff. Brochfael was followed by Gweirydd his son. who built the Church at Llanweirydd, now called Y Gaerau. According to Iolo's MSS. then followed Arthfach. Rhys, Morgan Ap Rhys. Owen Ap Morgan. Ithel his son, and next Gwrgant. the father of Jestyn. who was the immediate cause of the conquering of Glamorgan by the Normans. It was in 1090. William Rufus was then on the throne of England. Up to that date Gwent and Morganwg had maintained their independence but in the interval troubles commenced that brought Morganwg under the Norman yoke. It i.3 said that the Celt has more of the jarring seeds in his nature than any other nation, and we fear it is only too true. Our first cousins have always suffered from its dire effects. The Celt is more disposed to the influence of repulsion than attrac- tion. One writer applies the lines of Ovid to the hot- headed Celt- All was confused, and each disturb the rest. For hot and cold were in one body fixed And soft with hard and light with heavy mixed. While in possession of political iiidependance our ancestors seem to have been always at variance with each other, dividing themselves into small kingdoms, and always at war one with another. After we had lost our independence religion seems to have divided us. and our fathers seem to have given to sect what should be given to the Welsh nation. The Saxon took full advantage of this part for his own aggrandisement and the subjection of the Welsh nation. Even to this day he tries to sow dissension in onr midst; but. thank God, like our first relations, we are now awakening into a love of country and language, and are sinking religious and local prejudices in one common cause— country. The days of cloddian ilin are gone. and the bond that now binds us together is one of love to the Celtic race and "Welsh language. But to hark back to the quarrel between Jestyn ap Gwr- gant and Rhvs ap Tewdwr. After Rhys had defeated Griffith ap Meredith, Einion ap Collwyn, who was the instigator of the quarrel, fled to the castle of Jestyn, who was also at war with Rhys. This traitor, Einion, appears to have been residing some time at" the Norman Court, and persuaded Jestyn to send for the Normans to assist him, and offered to go as ambassador on conditions that he gave him Nest his daughter in marri'-ige. Fitzhamon and Jestyn defeated Rhys at the battle of Hirwain Wrgant. Rhys fled to Glyn Rhodnen. and was killed at a place called Pen Rhys on Twyn Colwyn. Jestyn paid the Normans in gold, and the place to-day is known as the Milldir yr Aur (golden mile). Einion now demanded his salary. But Jestyn laughed at his simplicity to believe that he would give his daughter to a traitor against his country and his Lord. This refusal so enraged Einion that he recalled the Normans from their ships. Fitzhamon and Einion defeated Jestyn, and killed him and his son. Fitzhamon very shortly after slew Einion and the two traitors, Jestyn and Einion received their deserts for betraying their country. Fitzhamon now became Lord of Glamorgan, and fixed his residence at Cardiff, and it is very probable that it was he first laid the foundation of the present Cardiif Castle. Fitzhamon now deprived the old Welsh families of their land. but gave some* small portions to a few. Amongst his 12 knights he divided Glamorgon as follows :— 1. William de Londres, Ogmore (Aberogwr). 2. Ricardus do Granvil. Neath. 3. Robertus de Quintine, Llanblethiau. 4. Paganus de Tnrberville, Coyty. 5. Ricardus de Svward. Tal-y-farn. 6. Gilbertus de Humferline. Penmark. 7. Reginaldus de Sully. Sully. 3. Peter Le Score, Llanbedr-ar-Fro. 9. Rogerus de Berkelles, East Orchard (Llan- dallan). lU. Johannes le Fleming, St. George. 11. Oeivernus do St. John, Fonmon. 12. William de Esterling, St. Donat (LJan- gyweryd). To Nest (Jestyn'* daughter) he gave what he thought of little value, but to-day are the richest portions of the country—namely, the hills and barren mountains of the upper part of Morganwg. of the portion given to Turburvillo (Coyty), Mr. W. R. Williams, Talybont. writing in a Cardiff contemporary last week, said that the Normans came to the a.id of Jestyn. or. as he chooseth to Anglicise the name, Jestin, against Rheese, Prince of South Wales. The prince who was at war with Jestyn when he called the Normans to his aid, was Rhys ap Tewdwr. who was Prince of Cardiganshire and Caermarthenshire. and it is misleading to state that he was Prince of South Wales, as Glamorganshire had up to that date t maintained its independence. Mr. Williams gives the date aa 11;90. which. I presume, must be a printer's error. The date of the war was !OSS to 1000. The latter date saw the Normans in full possession of Morganwg. Anent the manner in which the Turbervillesgot their share, Sir Edward Mansel narrates the following- romantic incident —After eleven of the knights had been endowed with their lands. Pain Tnrberville asked Sir Robert where was his share. To which Sir Robert answered, Here are men, here are ) arms go, get it where you can." So Turberville with his men went to Coyty, and sent to Morgan, the Welsh Lord, a messenger to I ask if he would yield up the castle: upon this Morgan brought out his daughter Sara in his hand, and passing through with his sword in her right hand, came to Pain Turberville, and told him j if he would marry his daughter, and so come like an honest man into his ccstle, that he would yield to him quickly, and if not said he. Let not the blood of any of our men be lost. but- let this sword and acm of mine and those of yours decide who shall call this castle his own." Upon this Turberville drew his sword and took it by the blade in his left hand and gave it to Morgan, »nd with the right embraced the daughter, and after setting every matter to the liking of both sides, he went with her to Church and married her. and so came to the lordship by true right of possession, and being so counselled by Morgan, kept in his castle two thousand of the best of his Welsh soldiers. Upon account of his getting possession by marriage. Pain would never pay the noble what was due to the chief lord every year, Sir Robert, but chooao to pay it to Cradoc ap Jestyn, as the person he owned as Chief Lord of Glamorgan. This caused hot disputes about it, but Pain. with the help of his wife's brother, got the better, till some time after that it was settled that all the lords should hold the Seignory, which was made up of the whole number of the lords in junction together. No legitimate descendant of the Norman Lords are now to be met in the country. The Turbervilles are only remotely descended through females from Sir Pain Turberville. Tradition says that the cause of the quarrel which so altered the social and political aspect of Morganwg, was the attempt of Rhys to seduce the wife of Jestyn, at Neath. Errata.—For Lodge Chapel in the account of Llantwit Church in last week's STAR read Lad ye (Lady) Chapl.

'Tis not in mortals to command success but we will do more, we will deserveit," LLOYD AND COMPANY, The Largest Distributors of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS CLOTHING in the District, RESPECTFULLY INVITE AX INSPECTION OF THEIR IMMENSE STOCK OF FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, Made to Measure or Ready for Immediate Wear. Men's Suits. Complete, 12/6, 14/11, 16/9, 13/0, 19/11, 21/6, 25/ 27/6. 30/ to 45,. Men's Tweed and Cashmere Trousers. 3,11. 4/11, 5/11, 6/11, 7/6, 8/6, to 15/11. Youths' Tweed Suits. 7/6, 7/11. 8/6, 8/11,'10/6, 12/6,'14/6, 16/6,'to 30/ Boys^ Eton and Rugby Suits, 6/11, 7/11, 8/6. 9/6, 10/9, 11/5, 12/6, 13/11, to 19/6. Boys' Sailer, Jersev, Brighton, and Norfolk Knicker Suits, 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11. 4/6, 4'11, 5 11,6:9, 7/6, to 16/5 Men's. Youths', and Boys' Underclothing- of Every Description in Endless Variety. at Popular Prices. JJAT AND CAP DEPARTMENT. Includes Gentlemen's Flexible Felt Hats (Fashionable Shapes), in Black. Brown, Drab, Slate. Tan. &c.. at 1/6. I'll, 2/6. 2/11, to 5/11. Men's and Boys' Fancy Tweeds, Cloth and Velvet Cap; in Most Approved Shapes, 2jd., 4 id., 6 £ d., 8id., to 3 6<1. "|Y|~E C HAN ICS' DEPARTMENT. Is Composed of Tons of the Best and Most Reliable Makes in Cord and Mole Trousers, Cord and Mole- Vests, Duck, Drngaree, Drabette, Drill, and Serge Jackets and Trousers, &c.. kc. ONE TRIAL IS SUFFICIENT TO PROVE THE SUPERIORITY OF OUR C OTHlNG NOTE THE ADDRESS- [18 LLOYD & COMPANY, THE LEADING CLOTHIERS AND TAILORS, MAIN-STREET, CADOXTON. C { SpivtHnq recently at nix n->tire plrttc, x«ul Hint among tne mnmi rmirmnt noUibiliUrx i"ho hart beer horn j III THE HSHF SFIM9RI {{ in that loci oupht to he mentioned the author of'" LEWIS' RHEUMATIC ESSENCE," t/(« well- 8 ( known remedy for Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica and Lum bago. (C ii K.B.—OUR NATION n note conrniccil that external applications arc useless, at it is impossible for It I) such to strike at the root of the evil, and '-LEWIS' RHEUMATIC ESSENCE'' is declared to bc'ths (j I out a reliable remedy yet discovered. It 4? impossible to convince everybody tlvrough an advertUentent; B < but a fair trial will be sufjiccnt to convince, ''fen in the wurxt possible old standing cages. II! Of all Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World it HQ per Bottle; or Post Free front j) j JOHN LLOYD LKWIS, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, AEEEAYIION, S.W. JJ ç A.. JfrfiCQgajtc-i yi.gy BEE "Bilious ar.d Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep. Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensation- &c. THE FIRST DOSE WIU. GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. This is no fietio-n. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to trv one Box of these Pills, and they "\í'i.'J¡; br. acknowledged to be "'WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." PILLS, taken as direclcd. will quickly restore females to complete: health, iiiey promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Sfcosaach; Smpairsd Digestion; JDisordesed. Liver; th=>y :ic; !iw mains r—a few doses -wiil vork voiiaets up.->n tlie Viral brfrans: Htrengthenir.c; the inascawr- bystem; restoring tin ion?-lo<<t Complexion briupang back the keen edcre of appetite, ai:d aronaiE" with t> ftoRKBtjr> OF HEAr.TTi tli3 wKitr.U MIVSICAT.. ENKIIGY of the limiun frame. These nre "fncts" c&ritta3 t thou^asKiS, m rt!S of society, and one of the best Rnarcntees to tho Nervous ami Debilitated is that. jifeenam harp (he harvest Safe of ami Patent Medichiein the m,r;tl. i-'iiii ijjicrTirr n wi'h rr ■•'■■■ be. Prepared only by THOMAS EEEOHAM, C4. Keiens, Lancashire, Enfant!. bold evcrjvoere hi iSox- Is. 1M., and 2s. Ua. tuej. O L I X. J | O W, A X 1) Q A S K. EXTRA SET OF STRINGS. AND PITCH PIPE, I OK 21s. ,1- THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED. SEND FOR AND THY IT; J O H N A V IE S MUSIC WAREHOUSE. [33 11, TREDEG An. PLACE. NEWPORT. gOUTH V\T_\LES ^JLOTHIEKS, »8, HI0n ST- ENLARGEMENT OF PREMISES. W. EVAXS ASD C°- TAILORS, HATTEKS., & OUTFITTERS. IN THANKINCr our numerous Customers for JL past favours.webe?n inform uhem that we have made great ADDITION to our PHEMISES, and are now able to compete with the best houses in South Wales. INSPECT OUR SPRING AND SUMMER SUITINGS AND TROUSERING S. MADE TO ORDER. SUITS FROM 30s. TROUSERS FROM 10s. 6D. "SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO BESPOKE TAILORING. VHT T? /"lO. have OPENED a FIRST- I'V fi J. V CLASS HAIRDRESSING I AND CENTS' MERCERY DEPARTMENT— 5, ISLAND-ROAD, HARRY. SPECIAL SHOW OF HATS. TIES. &r., FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. IIAIRDRESSING. SHAMPOOING. k EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE TOILET. [39 II U P T- U It E S — H O \V CURED. PEARCE & Co., Removed to 14, STATION TERRACE, opposite Taff Vale Railway Station. Cardiff. MAKBRS of SOFT BAND TRUSSES. ARTI- FICIAL LEGS, ARMS, EYES, LEG IRONS. SPINE SUPPORTS, BELTS, ELASTIC STOCKINGS, ltC. 2F>] Only Address: 14, STATION TERRACE, CAETHFF. Opposite Taff Vale Railway Station. DUPTURES. HERNIA. Hoiv caii it be ciired RUPTURES. HERNIA. How car. it be cured -¡ COilsnlt ALLEN PEARCE. Printe rooms, 13 liliti." PAHADH. CAHDIFF. Home 10 [n 4. [23 i PIANOS! ORGANS! PIANOS! Why be without one when 10s. ad. monthly will. Purchase one of onr Magnificent Instruments. PIANOFORTES. fi Special Prices during the summer months only. Cash. Monthly.. Popular Chen.p Model £15 10" 6d. Do. Superior Quality £ 17 lis. Vanderbolt Model, 3ft. lOin. high £ 20 14s. Go. Do. do. £ 22 15s. 2>1. European Model, 4ft. 3in. high £ 26 18s. 8d-. Do. do. £ 28 19s. 16(]. Association Model. 3ft. 2in. hig-h ..(31 22s. 2d. Fntfl for of full pnrticvlarx. fret on application. I BROADWOOD, COLLARD. KIRK MAN. BRINSMEAD, ERARD, STEINWAY. :SHIEDMAYER, JUSTIN BROWNE.. .Pianofortes from 18 to 350 Guineas. ORGANS. MASON and HAMLIN (Sole Agents), BELL. SMITH, KARN, DOEHERTY. &c.. i From 5 to 250 Guineas. R, J. HEATH & SONS. 51. QUEEN STREET. CARDIFF. i A N" I > 34, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. Manufaetury PEEL GROVE PIANOFORTE WORKS, CAMBRIDGE-ROAD, LONDON. i Pianofortes Tuned. Exchanged, or Repaired in all t parts of South Wales. l Any of these Instruments mav be obtained iu ,Ba,rry and Cadoxton of JAMES HOLLOWAY. Main-street. Cadoxton. f 20 • JJECKITTS ,STAKCH. JJEC'KITT'S JJTATE.. RECKITT'S gLACK T E A I). [IS .j .E. SROGDEN & CO., 'I li; GLEBE ST., PENARTH, ^SEENGEOCERS AND J30TAT0 ]yj EEC HANTS. All Orders. Shipping or otherwise, promptly attended to, either at Penarth or Barry Dock. [ 197