Evening Express

Social and Personal. PROFESSOR GARNIEB. Professor Garnier has sailed tor Africa, where he intends studying the I habits of the monkey tribe in their native haunts. With this ob- ject in view he lias a steel cage fitted up in which he can sleep at night in the wilds secure from the attacks of wild beaBts. He takes with him photo- graphic and other scien- tific apparatus, and if be returns alive will have some strange tales to tell.-Our portrait is from the Daily Graphic. QUEEN CHRISTINA OF SPAIN. I Queen Christina of Spain has greatiy added to her popularity with the working classes of Spain by a seemingly unpremeditated little act of clevei- ness. She was visiting the other day the famous manufactory of mosaics at Orio, near San Sebastian. Passing through one of the shops the Queen Regent suddenly stopped, and, after watch- ing one of the workmen for a few minutes, asked him to let her finish his job. She took the work- man's seat, and completed in the most. deft and rkilful manner the mosaic which he had com- menced. Her Majesty learned the trade while an Archduchess, it being the rule in Austria, as in Germany, that all members of the Imperial family, whether girls or boys, acquire a trade. THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA. Francis-Joseph of Auetria, who again talks, it is rumoured, of renouncing iiir throne in favour of hiS brother Archduke Charles, and spending the test of his days in religious seclusion, is once an Emperor and nine times a King. He wears the Imperial diadem of Austria, and the Royal crowns of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Slavoma, Gaiicia, Lodomeria, IUyria, and Jerusalem. His grandfather and father both abdicated in his tavour. WAGNEB'S HOUSE. Wagner's house at Bayreuth stands alone on a green-hill opposite the theatre. It has few win- dows, and the walls are clothed in foliage. A colossal bronze bust of King Louis stands in a pint of flowers in front of the door. The hall is decorated with a painting representing lyric and dramatic poetrfg and an inscription saying, "Here my dreams were calmed, and therefore I called the house Wahnfried." A large and lofty saloon rerminates in a semi-circultr chamber overlooking the park; the saloon is richly furnished. There are portraits of the Countesrf d'Agoult, of Wagner nnd his wife, of Schopenhauer, all painted by Lem- uacÍI. On one side is the grand piano on which the maestro played, and on the other the table where his five children and their mother sat while the groat composer wrote his scores. It was in this saioon that the musicians of the Meiningen orchestra used to play Wagner's compositions, himself directing. Madame Cosina Warner now keeps it closed like a temple, sacred to old memories. KINGSLEY AND STANLEY. There are some people whose handwriting i3 about as difficult to decipher as Egyptian hiero- giyphies. An amusing anecdote is told of Dean Stanley's failing in this particular. Canon Kings- ley one day received a letter from the dean at a lime Mrs. Kingsley was very ill. The letter arrived at dinner time, by the evening poet. Mr. Kingsley opened it, and examined it for many minutes. At last he said, I have every reason to believe that this is a very kind letter of sympathy from Stanley. I feel sure it is. Yet the only two words I can even guess at are heartless devil!' But 1 pause—I pause to accept- that suggestion, as a scarcely likely one under tbe circumstances." HENRY IRVING. An interviewer has been visiting Mr. Henry Irving in his home in Grafton-street and at the Lyceum Theatre for the Strand MafJazíne. At the theatre he spent most of his time, he says, on a little wooden seat which has been let into the proscenium wall, and affords an excellent view of the stage from behind. It is the favourite seat of Mr. Gladstone when he visits the Lyceum, and many other eminent men have occupied it. The interviewer was sitting there quietly when Mr. Irving made his exit and came alongside him. Comfortable seat ?" he said, with a twinkle in his eyes, The Chinese Minister sat there one night. We were piayiog 4 HaDillet,' Miss Terry was in the midst of her mad scene. I was just going round to see how my honoured Celestial friend was getting on. He was in the act of walking on to the stage. The acting of Miss Terry had affected him so that he was burning to congratulate her on the spot. I was only in the nick of time to hold him back; another half a foot and he would have made his first appearance.' I wonder what the audience would have thought of the entrance of somebody in the most gorgeous of robes whose name was not on the programme?

CORBETT'S WIFE INTERVIEWED Fighting a Horrible Business" The New York World, not content, with publish- ing pages of details of the Sullivan-Corbett fight nnd of the eombatants' personalities and histories, has I- interviewed" Mrs. Corbett, and here are some choice extracts She is an interesting, young woman, this petite wife of brawny Jim Corbett, and as pr tty ns she is interesting. Looking not a day older than the twenty-three years fhu con- fesses to, with a wealth of golden hair, large gray-blui' eye. shaded by long dark lasher, a Mr complexion, and a figure whose contour is per- fection, it seemed pretty hard to imagine her a prizefighter's wife its she satin the cosy parlout in a light blue bodice, with natty polkn-dot tie, plain navy blue skin, and tiny russet shoes setting off the comeliness of the young lady. Do I like I pugilisiii ? My gracious, no. I think it's a per- fectly horrible business. I would give anything to have my husband lead a quiet, settled life. But what is one to do ? Mr. Corbett has gone into the business, and that is the end of it. It is per- fectly awful to think of two men mauling end maiming each other until one or the other shall be, Its they call it, « knocked out. How did your husband get into professional fighting II" Well, he just drifted into it. I t)f course money matters had a lot to do with it. You see, be is a born fighter. It was bojn in him, just as a man is born a poet or anything else. Havel ever seen my husband fight in earnest? No, indeed; my curiosity has never led me that far. It is not interesting to me. It is dreadful to think of, but I never get nervous when he figbts." The reporter was on the point af departing when the little woman ran after him, tnd, looking at him earnestly, said, Don't you, jrho knows so much, think my husband will win ?" .)he listened eagerly to a diplomatic answer, and, ieetniogly sasisfied, exclaimed, I'm not nervous the least little hit, but, you )cnow, ha is my hus- and I (to so vmnt. him to win,"

HUNTINGDON'S FUNNY CUSTOMS. The freemen of the borough of Huntingdon have this week been engaged in the observance of i curious local custom. With their sons the whole of the freemen of the borough have assemblad in ihe morning in the market-place. The skull .tf an ox borne on two poles was placed at the head of a procession, and then I iame tha freemen and their sons, a cert;in number of them bearing spades and other Sticks. Three cheers having been given the procession moved out of tile town to the nearest point of the borough boundary, where the skull was lowered. The procession then moved along the boundary line of the borough, the skull being dragged along the line as if it were plough. The boundary holes were thon dug afresh, and a boy thrown into each hole and struck with a spade. At a particular point called Biackstone Leys refreshments were provided, and the boys competed for prizes. The skuil was then again raised aloft, and the procession returned to the limrket-place, where three more hurrahs were given before it broke up. no

ALLEGED THEFT IN A CAB. At, Canliff Police,-court, 11<is morning (hcrfora &. Jones and Councillor Ebenener Beavan) Charles Senon, 43, was charged with stealing C.5 6s. 6J. from the person of a Frenchman, named Jules Winder*, in Bute-street, on September 16. .Prosecutor, who gave his evidence through an interpreter, said that no arriving in Cardiff on the day previous he met the prisoner at the shipping office. After u conversation thev .proceeded in a cab down Bute-street, but before they h-id gone far prisoner dived his hand into one of the prosecutor's pockets nod extracted the whole of the contents, returning a half-sovereign, with the remark, "That's Miough for you." Prisoner made off, hut Afs afterwards apprehended by Police-constable Mitchell.—Alderman Jones pointed out, '>•> a cir Afs afterwards apprehended by Police-constable Yhtchell.-Alderml\D Jones pointed out. H!1. cir ^instance in the prisoner's favour, that the pro e- jutor offered no resistance when he was alleged to iave been robbed.—On the application of the police, tho case was adjourned until Monday fo inquiries to be made. J

LOCAL SPORT: The Roath Harriers.-—An Opponent of Tom Sayers. — Dick Davies's First Adventure in Yorkshire.—A Member of Hancook's team turns out again.— Blackheath Prospects- — Workmen's Tickets. The meeting of the Roath (Cardiff) Harriers on Wednesday evening Inst passed off in a most enthusiastic manuer and augers well for the club's future existence. One of the oldest local barriers, Mr. George Stowe, is captain forthecoming season, a good energetic committee has been appointed, and everything looks as though a good time were coming for the ciub. The acquisition of Coun- cillor J. P. Jones as president is a great score, and, bearing in mind the success of moat things with which Mr. Jones is connected, the Harriers have reason tor sincere congratulation. Mr. Laws, the hon. secretary, will be pleased to supply any information to intending members. His address is 10, Kingcraig-street, Roath. English Sporti says that Bromet, the Interna- tional and Yorkshire forward, will captain Rich- mond this year. I wonder how many of the local talent" are aware of the existence of a man in this district who twice met in fair lights the world-renowned Tom Sayers. I paid a visit to Chepatow the other day, and a friend volunteered to show me an ex- P.R. man who had performed this feat, and I was duly introduced to Mr. W. Benjamin, who keeps a snug little pub., called the.Cross Hands, about five miles from Chepstow on the Usk-road. I don't know where one could spend a few days more pleasantly than at this pretty little country inn. The night has always been my bete noir of country life, but when one gets" Bill" all snug in a corner and listens to his reminiscences of old days, and hears him in imagination light battles over again, then bed time comes all too soon, and we wonder bow the time has fled so rapidly. Country life in the Cross Hands is my mark down to the ground. The North v. South match will be played at Richmond in December. Londoners will be sure of at least, one Rugby treat this season. Dick Davies was hiaken" far Hudderstield in their cup tie match, and a letter from a friend tells me that he is a regular capture. He played splendidly, my correspondent says, and was on all hands voted a huge success. There is a funny little story in connection with the ex-Cardiffian, too, that perhaps is worth repeating. During the game one of the opponents kicked Dick rather sharply on the shins. Dick, thinking it was an accident, thought no more of the matter until just towards the close of the game, when the act was again repeated by the same player. Nothing was said until after the game, when Dick asked the offender for an explanation' Eh, laad, but that's what we chaps ca' scroughing, tha knows," volun- teered the Halifax man. 6' Scroughing, is it," said Dick, and at the same time he landed the Halifax player a plumper on the jaw. "Scroughing, is it. Well, that's what we call in Wales a thump on the jaw, see thee, laad." Slow music and a quick curtain. Tc-day, if I am informed aright, Quin Kedzlie, a. member of Hancock's famous team, will be seen in the ranks of the Cardiff Fifteen. At a push it is quite likely that Jimmy Mahoney mig'. t turn out to teach the "young 'una" a thing or AO. From all accounts Blackheath will be particu- larly strong this season (writes" Forward" in the London Star). Allltst year's men, wl' h the excep- tion of Robinson, who has become a Benedict, will be available, and I hear that Stoddart will play regularly. Carpmael has been promoted to tha captaincy, and he should make a right good cap- tain, too. Behind the scrimmage there are any number of men to pick and choose from, and the difficulty will be to know whom to leave out. One thing is certain, and that is that Marshall and De Winton will play regularly at half-back. The three- quarters will ba selected from Stoddart, Hubbard, Fagap, Thompson, and Johnston. It is said that Frank Evershed is leaving London for Birming. bam, and in that case he will only be available lor a. few of the big matches. Newport, the only undefeated Rugby club last year (says the same writer), has been sighing for new worlds to conquer. Amongst the new fixtures will be found Oxford University, Dublin Wan- derers, and Blackheath. Should the Newportonians come scatheless through their more ambitious programme this season they will be champions indeed. By the way, a fine group of the Newport team is published in this week's English Spurts. J am asked to state that workmen's and ground tickets may be obtained at the Cardiff Arms Park p ly-box between 2.30 and 3.30 to-day. After that date and during the week days tickets may bo obtained from Messrs. Hutchins and Co., 19, Duke- street, Cardiff, It is stated that Kibblewhite, A. C. Edwards, U. L. Lambley, A. E. Good, and others will turn out at the Licensed Victuallers' Sports, to ba held on Wednesday next. Walter George, the Gloucester captain, repre- sented the Westerners at the annual meeting of the Rugby Union on Thursday night", that being the first time the Gloucester Club had sent a representative direct. The Westerners think- and rightly, too—that they can fairly lay chum to have a representative on the committee, but as no one was nominated at the proper time the matter, for this season at any rate, must remain in abeyance. Mr Hubert J. Boughton, as represent- ing the county, was also to have journeyed to town, but at the last moment he found it impos- sible to go, and the Gloucester captain mada the journey alone. Now that the Kingsholm ground is iu ship- shape an effort is to be made to get one of the international matches played there in 1893, Eng- land fI, Wales for choice, and, as Gloucester is so easy of access, the fixture ought to command a record "gate for the West. Had Mr. Boughton been able attend Thursday's meeting he would have broached the subject to Mr. Rowland Hill, who is a great friend of the Gloucesterianf, and on the occasion of the formal opening of the ground twelve months ago gave them his assurance that when needed, his influence would be forthcoming. After the sports at Newport this afternoon a practice match will take place, when the following will constitute the two teams :—Seniors Back, T. England three-quarter backs, B. Dauocey, A. J. Gould, B. Gould, and L. Heard; half backs, H. P. ptiiilipsand F. C. Perfitt; forwards, T. C. Graham, J. Hannen, A. W. Boucher, T. Pook, W. Groves, H. T. Day, J. Osmond, and T. Newcombe. Juniors: B>\cks. W. Edwards and F. Morgan; thres-quartcr backs, H. Charles, GU9 Gould, J. Webb, H. Hulbert, andT. Williams half-backs, M. Hanneii, H. Jones, and F. Morria: forwards, ij. Cteighton, E. Lewis, J. Shute, W. Davies, E. Porter, J. Bowley, W. Pnrsons, J. Green, and Paynter. The Howry iioy. a newly-formed team, hold a general meeting to-night at eight p.m. at the VVestgato Hotel. All gentlemen wishing to join are cordially invited to attend. WELSH ATHLETE.

EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE. A serious explosion of dynamite, by which threes HUMi were injured, occurred on the Galway and Chfden Railway jilJe yesterday. The men were boring, and tried to extract a charge which did not go off. It unexpectedly exploded, two of the man being dangerously, and the third seriously injured.

Their Weight in Bank-notes. A fhort time agoajSeotrlsh gentleman beomvith<»d^ to Ids two daughters their weight in £ 1 bunk-i notes. The eidest daughter received £ 61,200, and! the youn^r £ 57.344.

ROATH (CARDIFF) HARHIERS. The annual general men! ing of the above ci-^ was held at the Royal Oak on Thursday, the 15th inst., Mr. J. Rowland occupying the chair. There was a good attendance of members, and the pro- ceedings were most enthusiastic, everything pro- mising a highly successful season.—Mr. Rowland, in bis opening remarks, spoke of last year's work nfl, although good, not quite what was wanted of the Roath Harriers. It should be a ctub to carry the prestige of Cardiff to the same position the town occupied commercially, and one that ought to meet clubs from neighbouring centres without fear of defeat. He spoke of the club past lickings" by Swansea, and expressed the hope that a far better team would contest their cause this year.—After the secretary had reported a satisfactory state of finances, the following officers were elected:—Captain. Mr. George S. Stowe; vice-captain, Mr. T. W. Ninnes; hon. secre- tary and treasurer, Mr. R. George Laws; hon. assistant secretary, Mr. S. Jacob; auditor, Mr. H. Godfrey; committee, Messrs, F. Fox, C. A. Dunlop, E.M. Griffiths, and J, S. Rowland; judges, time- takers, and starteis of club races, Messrs. W. H. Hawkins, J. M. Lewis, C. Shepherd, and J. S. Row- land handicapper, Mr. George8- Stowe (captain).— The Chairman then announced thiit, in accordance with the wishes of the club, Councillor J. P. Jones had kindly consented to act as president to the club, which announcement waa received in the most. enthusiast ic manner.—A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. E. Stephens for past services to the club as hon. secretary, he retiring from the post through leaving the town.—The rules and field regulations were then thoroughly revised, and, after some discussion, it was re- solved to change the club's quarters from the place of meeting to the Chude Hotel, in Albany-road. Three club handicaps, bicycle chases, inter-club runs with other harrier teams, and spins from Caerphilly, St- Pagan's, Dinas Powis, Penarth, Llandaff, &e., are on the pro- gramme for this season, which opens on Saturday, the 8th prox. Copies of the ciub rules, with appli- cation for membership forms, can be had from the hon sec., N. George Laws, 10, Kineraig-gtrect, i Roath; or from any of the officers.

BRECON COUNTY LICENSING SESSIONS. As adjourned case, which had been heard before the magistrates constituting tho Brecon County the magistrates constituting tho Brecon County Licensing Committee on tllfl 2nd inst., came on for hearing on Friday at Brecon, iu which the appH- cation for the renevial of the licence of the Hull Inn, Fairbnl), a house situated in a small village about three railea distant from Brecon, was ap- pealed against.—Mr. David Evans appeared for the owner, Mrs. Catherine Jones, and applied on behalf of the licensee for a renawal of the licence In the ordinary way.—Mr. D. T. Jeffreys appeared on behalf of the petitioners.—After a long and patient lien ring the justices determined not to renew the licence.

Football. I TO-DAY'S MATCHES. HVGBY. Cardiff—Trial match in the Park. Cardiff—Cardiff Hiiilequu;! v Cardiff Star. Cardiff—Cathays v v tla.neil.V- Mountain Ash—First .f¡fteen v N'axt Eighteen, Neath—Neath v Bristol. Penygraig—Penygruig OOIPo. PontyprÍl1d-Polltvpridd v N'^trpcrt Harriet*. Penart.h-8wailsea v l"eIJartl1. Bramley-Brn.mley v Cieckhenton. Oastleford—Cast leford v Brighouse Rangers. Hartlepool-Hal.tlepool Jiorers v Oldham. Leeds-Leeds Parish Church v Manniaxbam, Liversedce—Liversedge v HuH. Otley-Otley v Eiland. Runcorn—Runcorn v Swinton. 8t. Helen'*—St. Helen's lieflreation v ilossley. Sale-Sale v RoChdale Hornets. Wakefield—Wakefield Trinity v Heckmondwiire. Wigau—Wigan v Halifax. Brougliton—Kroaghton v Manchester Gangers. Wiånee-Widnea v fciilfwd. llartlepool-West Ilartiepooi v Pontefract. Warringlon.- Warrington v Broughton Rangers. YOKKSKtSK SXYIOFT COMPETITION. HatJey-Batley v HudderMiekl. Bradford-Bradford v Hunalet. ASSOCIATION. I,HAGUE MYlStON I. Stoke—Stoke v Accringtou. Biimint'ham—Aston villa v Sunderland, Blackburn-Rovers v Everton. Bolton—Bolton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday. Burnley —Burnley v .Newton Heath. Nottingham—Notts County v Derby County. Preston-North End v Notts Forest West Frouiwich—West Bromwich Albion v Wolvsr- hamptoa Wanderers. PENARTH V. SWANSEA. The following leam will rtpresent Penarth:- Back, H. E. Morgan; three-quarter backs, G. Shepherd. R. M. Garrett, J. Tanner, and A. N. Other hnlf-backs, T. Hutchings (captain) and C. Hoult; forwards, J. Lawday, P. Jackson, G. Brown, J. Millward, A. Met!, E. Ellis, G.Matthews, and Evans. PONTYPRIDD V. NEWPORT HARfdER8.-To be played at Pontypridd. Kick-off at 4.30. The home team will be represented as follows:—Back, Alun Morgan, three-quarter backs, J. Murray, B. Dickenson, Green, and S. Vickers half-backs, S. Sullivan and H. Williams; forwards, J. Connolly,T. Murray, T. Hemsworth, H. Stead, J. Hope, P. Devereaux, Ivor Howells, and Bowers. ABERAVON v. LLANEIXY.—This match will be played at Stradev, and is being anticipated with interest. The following will do duty for the scarlets:—Back, Harry Rees; three-quarter backs, Percy Lloyd (captain), J. Conway Rees and Fred Hunt (centres), and Evan Lloyd (left wing); half-backs, Ben Thoma.s and D. Hopkins; forwards Steve Thomas (vice-captain), C. It Nicholl, D. J. Daniel, D. W. Nicholl, Rhys Harry. W. John, W. Morris, and D. Williams. CATBAYS v. BARUY.—To be played on the Barracks Field. Kick-off at 4.0 p.m. Cathays teain B ick. C. Nash three-quarter backs, C. Mills, C. Kelly, J. Glendenning, and T. Cox; half-backs, H. Kinersly, and S. Perryman forwards, H. Jones (captain), J. Casey, E. Owen, E. Emery, F. Brown, Nicholls, C. Woods, and G. Blackmorf. BRISTOL v. NEATH.—These teams meet for the first time on the Neath Club ground this after- noon, and will be composed as follows :—Bristol: Back, G. Gibbs three-quarter-backs, E. Fenuer, A. Gibson, W. B. Turner, and F. Anderson half- back?, W. Pearce and W. Hunt; forwards, W. Thomas, F. Davies, Ford, Birch, Lockyer, J. Duffett. Dewar, and W. Hall. Neath: Back, A. N. Other three qututer-backs, G. D. Trick (captuin), E. Morgan, W. Jones, and J. Griffiths; half- backs. W. Thomas and A. Cross forwards, F. Hutchinson, J.Edwards, J. Thomas, J. Revnolds, T. Thomas, N. Evans, G. Lewis, an.) J. Brooks. Referee, Mr. W. H. Gwynn, Swansea. MONMOUTH.—The opening match of the Mon- mouth Foothnll Club was played on Thuisday evening—Married v. Single.—A splendid game resulted in a win for the single by three goals and two tries to one goal. The ball was kicked off by his worship the mayor (Mr, W. HoneyfieM). NonCE TO SIICIIBTAUIFCS.—Advti'ti^emtiuts not exceeding 24- words for Clubs having vacant dates will be inserted in the Football Column of the Evening Express at the following pre-paid charges: — 0»ee, 6' three time*, Is.; six times, 2,. 2543 CARDIFF FOOTBALL CLUB.—Ground and Work- men's TicKets are now ready, and may be obtained on the ground to-morrow (Saturday), bel ween 2.30 and 3.30, or at Messis. Hutchins and Co, (Limited), 19, Duke-street. 2550 HARLEQUINS' GROUND, ROATH.—Practice gaoics 5.15 p.m. daily. Members and intending m in- bars invited. Fair field and no favour. 25^5 THE annual dinner of the Cardiff Football Club will bo held at the Angel Hotel on Saturday, September 17. l'ickets, 3s. 6d., may be had of the Secretary. 19, Duke-st:eet, or at the AnL-el Hotel. 21:139 THE Cardiff Association Football Club First and Reserve Teams have a few open duteø. Member- ship lies now open,—Apply Hon. Secretary, W. Jones, 82, WOOQville-road. Cardiff. 952al7

NEWPORT ATHLETIC CLUB. The final athlolic meeting of thepiesent sear-on in connection with the Newport Athletic Club wiil be held to-day (Saturday). Racing commences at thtee o'clock with 11 120 yards handicap. A half- milo novices' bicycle (scratch), a half-mile bicycle handicap, a 440 yards handicap, a 120 yards fl^t handicap (club),"one mile bicycle handicap, 220 yards novices' hurdle, a half-mile ibl. (club), and a mile flat handicap follow At 5.45 a fooiball practice match, First Fifteen v. Next Eighteen, will be played, and from seven o'clock until ten there will be dancing In the gymnasium. There ere a large number of entries, and, given fi>m weather, the sports will be an undoubted siiccf*. l'ho rwc^s are managed sowcij tf'at thyy are all run to time, and there will be scarcely any wnit". The gymnasium opens next week for practice.

WESTMEAD AGIUCULTUKAL SHOW. Few landlords do more ;01' their tenants than MI, Morgan Jone8, the squire of Llftumiloe. Carmar- thenshire, and Penlan, Cardiganshire, Not only does he give a fair remission in rent when times IIr,) bad (he has remitted 10 per cent. during tha present depression), hut lie alfro encourages the breeding of good and pay tug stock among his tenants by holding annually a. show lor their benefit. This year's exhibition took place at Green Bridge, near Pendine, on Friday, and was favoured with capital weather. The show was extremely gQod. UIC aniltlaJs. in every department being of the useful and rent-paying kind. The butter was very good, and showed that the tenants on the Westmead Eøtate can hold their own as regards that important article with thfir competitors elsewhere. This year a new feature was added in the shape of a flower acd vegetable show, and this also was a gireatsaccoas, and folly justified tho innovation. The ariangements were carried out under the supervision of Mr. G. i artridgo, Brook, who is reallv the moving spirit of the aff-iir. The judges wereHorses, Mr. J. Rees, Lamb, Llnnbeidy, nnd Mr. T. Carver, Blaencorse cattle, &c Mr. J. Howell Thomas, Starling Park, and Mr. T. Bowe.ii, Cw» bryn garden produce, Mr. Jones, gardener at Penlan butter, Mis. Jones, Fenian, and Mr. Davies. of Brook. Among the principal winners wero Mr. Howells, Castle Eiy; Mr. Ebbsworth, Marios Mr. G. Partridge, Brook; Mr. Evans, PtaBvgwear; Mr. Llewellyn, Castle Uoyd Mr. Harris, Cnstlctoch; Mr. Richards, Craigydwer; Mr. Thomas, Ffynoncyll; Mr. Walters, Tre- vaughftU Miss Thomas, Little Borrows; Mr. Lewis, Llaneadwrnen Mr. Llewellyn, Castle Lioyd Mr. Evans, Morfafach Mr. Evans, Morfabach; Mr. Shanklttnd, and the Hev. O. J. Thomas, CHug. At tho conclusion of the day's proceedings the tenauts and a number of friends sat down to an excellent ropast provided by Mr. Jones at tho Tremoifet National The squirahittiself presided, the vice-president being Mr. Treherne, Loadon, agent of the estate. 1011'. Stickland, Mr. Treherne's secretary, was IJho present. The squire's health was very cordially drunk and a very pleasant evening spent. r-.

PROSECUTJON UNDEH THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT. At a special ses^ioi-s held at the Shire-'iali, Haverfordwest, on Friday Alexander Gill, A.B., William Gibson, A.B., Samuel Strange, O.S., Win. Freely, 0. William Martin, O.S., and Thomas Loon were charged by Mr. James M'Gomieli, master of the barque Princess Alexandra, of the port of Belfast, with wilfully disobeying tho orders of the master and refusing to proceed to sea, under Section 243, aud Sub-section 4 and 5 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854. Mr. W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest (instructed by Messrs. H. Kelwjy and Sons, Miliord Haven, ships' agents), appeared for the prosecution.—The defendants stated various reasons for their refusal.—The Bench sentenced each defendant to be imprisoned for one month with hard .\1 vir. .;>

THE VISIT OF THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO NEWPORT. A correspondent writes: — The Associated Chambers of Commerce is to meet at Newp -rt, on the 20th instant, and the Great Western Railway Company have published a pamphlet-guide pur- porting to contain tlje names of places of interest in tho Valley of the Wye a.nd other localities of celebrity. By f-ome unaccountable error the ancient cfHVRiy town of Monmouthshire is omitted, the only soterenco made to t.'nu, Royal borough bemg that it is nine miles from the village of Tmtern (which statement, by-the-by. is not correct). The lovely ecen^ry surrounding Mon- mouth continues to attract ii.OHditnas of visitors annually, hancethe inhabitants ora wrath at being left out in the cold, especially when it is known that preparations fire ixing made for a public luncheon in tha Ii -11'i Hall ou the occasion of the «vgetljie. above relei-red ut. J

To-day's Racing. Paddock Finais. Hurst Park. The following are my elections for tc-day Stewards' Nursery-DEELA. Scurry Nursery—I'H»STE or SHKLAGH. 1 Saturday Handicap—ALUMINIUM or No'Ksss. Meadow P;t»—Miss PENNINGTON. Hurst Park ILmdii ap—ELLBKTON. Hurst Park ILmdii ap—ELLBKTON. Railway Plate- IVnitEPONT. Mile Plate—POLYGLOT or EJECTOB. VENATOR. Saturday Morning. I

I Hurst Park Meeting. I TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. J (Trie letter a Is prefixed to horses which have arrived.) 2.0—The STEWARDS' NURSERY HANDICAP PLATE of 200 wva. for two year olds, winners extra. Six Uirlor.gs. Cut North's Quickly Wise, Sat, Col North's Concrete, 8st 12lb Baron 1II de Tuyli's Leominster, Jst Jllb Mr A Kilsyth's King Fox, 8st 6:b Mr E Weaver's The Tinman, 8st &!b aMr W M G Singer's Deeh, 8st lit) aMr W E Oi-keley's Centurion, 8st Mr Gardiner Muir's Navidale, 7.t !31b General Uandolph's lWsin3, 7st 101b Mr ii LX Miller's S-ect Music, 7st 9lb Count Ct(! v Kiasky's Svetlo. 7st 914 Mr A Kilsyth's The Captain, 7st8lb Mr Etigel's Droir.onby, 7st fill) Mr H (Sardenia's Phiisdelphian, 7st 41b Mr Banker's Bliulah, 7st 31b Mr T Cannon's Italiall, 7st 31b H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's The Vigil. 7st 2ib aBir F Johnstone's Wings <-f n Dove. 7st 21b Mr H 6 Gray's Letter-Weight, 7st 101b Mr J Lowe's I'ennyless,-6st 101b 2.30—The SctfBKV NuitsifjiY HANDICAP PLATS of 200 sovs. for two ysar olds winners extra; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs. Five furlongs. I Col North's Lucy Lookett, 9st Baron de Hirsch's Highland Buclc. &t 13111 Mr Abington's Miss Gregory, 8st 101b Mr H Heasmau's Hardy Annual, 8at 7lb Mr H Widger's Keyraer, Set 71b Mr W Marshall's Stiorelark, 8st 41b 1 aMr W Low's Koyal Wedding, Bat 311J Mr Abington's UeHar, 8st 31b aMr G- Haughton's Hombre, 8st 31b Sir James Miller's Maid of Erin tilly, 8st 3ib Mr A Yates's Careysville, £ st2!t> Mr Weston's Rosa del Monte, 8st Mr A Kilsyth's Ki.se of Wannoek, 7st I3lb Mr H 8 Gray's Letter Weight. 7st 131b aL.)rd Herbert Vityie-Tew peat's Decarueron. 7,t 101b I Mr J Hill's Ithvmer, 7st 101b Mr T Jennings", jun.'s Cheaii loaf colt. 7st lOlb Mr T Cannon's Old Guard, 7st 101b Mr Bankea's Shelagh, 7st 101b i Mr T Cannon's Tippoo T b, 7st 91b I aSir J Duke's Erskine, 7st 9lb I aMr T Jennings, jun.'s Troihia II., 7st 9lb aMr E Hobson's Golden Archer, 7st 9lh Mr G Kruckenbfcig's II S-greto colt, 7st S'h B»ron o de TuyM's feperino, 7st 81b I Mr T Stevens's Chaste, 7st 81b Mr A Kilsytn's Lady Cranborne. 7st 7th II Mr J T (jrossiey's Oxford, 7st 7th Mr Harding Cox's Pretty Wit. 7st 610 Lord llosstyn's Bonnet BIen, 7st 61h, I aMr Michael Hughes's Flt/Jramie, at 4th Mr M Gurry's lieoeipt, 7^t 41b Mr B Bllams's Feragus, 7st 41b 3.0-The SATURDAY HANDICAP riLAT<t of 104 sovs win- ners extra. Five furlongs. Col North's Hough and Ready, 5yrs, iOst 51-b Mr Gottschalk's Mednoenham, 4vrs, 10st Mr S Darliug's Gold Reef, 4vrs, 9st 121b Baron de Hirsch's Massacre,*4yrs, 9it 9ib (' ex) Col Montagu's Noverre, 4yrs, 9st fclb Mr R S Evans's St Peter, 5yra, 9st 21b (ilbt Co! Nor h's Nitrate Queen, 4yr*, 8st lllb Mrs Jameson's Florence, 3yrs, 8st 71b Mr H Heasman's Lueelluiu, 3yrs 8jt 4tb Mr H S Cooper's Blttrtkney, 4yrs, 8st 41b Mr G Blewitt's QuidnunCt 3YIII, 8sf, 31b aMr W Gardner's Kjeetor. oyrs, 8er. 21b aMr K ebautty's Aiuminium, 3vto, 8st 2io Mr W G Stevens's Boom, aged. Est llb Mr S E Paddock's Rowington, 4vrs. 8.t A I aMr J t'oltifjs's Uveniide. 4i'rs, 8at » Air Abington'sTrance. 3yrs, 7st 13it> Mr J T Crossltsy's Peter Piper, iy.-s. 7at liib Mr VV Marshall's Toiiav, 3vrs, 7st 9U> Mr H Heaaniftn's a«a Salt, 3yrs, 7st 91U BitrOU C de Tuyli's Z» >, 3yrs. 7st 61b Mr J Stoddart's Fetttresso, 3yrs, 7st6tb I Lord Alington's Bella, 3yrs, 7sc fclb Mr W M Q Singer's Hear Hear, 4vrs, 7st 51b Bir J Miller's lJevelln, 4yrs, 7et 51b aSir J Milk-r's Tincroft, 3yrs, 7st 3>t> Mr't 0;"11011'8 Cameron, 3yn, 7st. 2lb Mr G Ma-terinan'» Davit's Own, byi-9, 7st 111. I Mr Burton's 8oieil d'Or, 4yrs, 7st. lib Mr J Coltins's Sir Riahard, 3yrs. 7=t Kb h Air E Hobson's Toronto, 3yra, 7st 3.30—The MBADOW SELLING Plate of 200 tuys, for I three year olds and upwards weight for age; allow- ances the winner to be sold for 100 sovs. One iniie. •ibir J Millt r's Sta Song, aged, 9st- i21!) aMr A Yates's Salmon. 3yrs, Sat 3 b aMr H Garrett's Luttrelistowu, 3>rs. Sst 3ib aSir Ft arm-hough's Miss Pennington, 3.yrs, 9«t a>ir W G Lnngiand's Ben Gou £ rh,3vrs, Sst l £ lb aMr H Hyara's Magellan, 3yrs, JJat, 121b KMr H H Giav's Sitnta Fe 11. 3vrs. Sit 91b aMr B iihiim's Countess, Jyrs, 8st 91b 4.15—The HUKST PARK SKprKMBKR HANDICAP PLATU of 3UO sovs; winners exti-w. One mile. I C-il North's Iddesieigh, byre, 9.t, IHlb Mr J W Smith's Miss Doilar, 6'yrs, 9st 101b Mr J T Davies's Chestei tie! i, 4.yr», 9st- jOt (101b ex) Mr C P ishrqbb's Iu-urance, nyr. 90t 21b I Mr W G Stevens's Tudor, 4yrs, 9st lib Mr J B Leigh's Venn d'Or, oyrs, 8sl, 13ib Col North's Artnro, 4yrs, 8st Hit) Mr J Cannon's Glory Smitten, 6vrs, Sgt 911 ¡ aMr J LowMier's Heremon, 5yrs, Sst 71:i M r A Taylor's Hiatus. 4) rs, 8st 61b Mr G Blewitt's Dry Toast, 5yrs, 8s; alb Mr H lIe»siHHii s Kllerton, 5. rs, Sst 3lb Bir John Thursby's jlrdiugton, 3yrs, 7,t 131b Capb Maudslay's Finale, 5yrs. 7st. 12tb • Mr A Kilsyth's Si>rigi)tiy,*3yrs, 7st lelb aMr 11 Lebaiidy's Bach, 3.yrs, 7si, 6lb Mr J Glover's Jiosebery Despatch, 5yrs, 7st 61b Mr II Weever's Kiltossery, 3yrs, 7nf, 51b aMr C J Fuwoett's Pantagruel, 4yrs. 7st 41b (5)be\) aCol A Paget's Romancer, 3yrs, 7st lib Mr A Kilsyth's Helen Ware, 3yrs, 7st lib Mr Humphrey Hansford's Lifeguard, 5yrs, 6st 1310 Mr G Syall's Invergowrie, 3yrs, 6?t lpitj Kir John Thursby's Paddy, a.yrs, 6st lOib Mr W 9- Stevens's Toy, 4vrs, 6st 81b Mr A Kilsyth' Medaillou d'Or. 3yrs, 6=t 8:b q.VS—Tbe HAILWAY fcKLUNG PLATE of 103 ijOV", for two year old. and upwards; weight for ""e; maiden allowances tin; winner to be sol'i for 100 *ov*. Five fiirlongs, straight 4m, (jlntlom r' i'torrepont, age 8.t 10 b aMr J Collings's Eventide, 4yrs, 9st 101b a Mr A Yates's Sly 6hot, aged, 9st 71b aMr G Mastertaau's Claughton, 3vr*, 981. Sib aSir J Miller's Tincroft, 3yrs, 9st 3:1> aMr K Waiting's Yittoria. 4yrs, 9st 2ib aMr B Kllam's May Hawthorn, 3vrs, 8st 121b aMr D Xhirlwvi. s Monk, 3yrs, 8s! 12 b aMr O Morbe.y's Uarlyl^, iiyrs, 8st aSir J Duke's Erskine, iiyra, 7=t 9!b aLord H Vane Tutuiest's Decameron, 2yrs, 7st 9ib llMr A OP*'S Laura filjy, gyrs, 7st 6ib aMr S Nesbitt's Briar Rose, cyis, 7st 61b aMr Harding Cojs's Belle Brunitnei, gfrt. 7st 51p aU" G Parker's Silver Qord, Hyrs, 7st, 6iti aftfr B H Hyde's Half Moon filly, 2* r. 7st Sib 5.16—The Miii,, Flatk ot 103 sovs, for three year olds I and upwards: WMight for age; allowances winners extra. One mile. Mr Or Kmckeiilwrg'i listey, 4vrs, 10sL lib Mr Waller's Oarronuae, 4yrs, 9,t Will Cupt J G R Komtjsy s Annund ile, 4yrs, 9st 3lb Mr T Jennings, jun'S Ha^^tonian, 4yr>, gst 121b Mr T Jeniiings, jun'g Trojan, 3yrs, 8st 8ib Bir F Johnstone's Polyglot, 3yrs. 8st8lb Mr A Kilsyth's Spilghtiy, 3yrs, 8-t 6ll> flur tV ti-iuditer's Kjeetor. 3ÿls, 8-> 5ii> Mr At'Adim'n ii|ilti>n Chief, 3yrs, 8u 3ib I Sir J Miller's Balfour 11, 3y:s, Sst 31t.o Mr H jiilum's Oouniesg. 3yrs, Cot 'I' Mr H c Gray'* Santa Fe 11.3vrs, 8st Col North's Bon/tie Gal, 3yrs,'8it Addi ionai Arrivals Th s Morning. II Droniouby, teller Weight, Pennyless, Shelagh 'tifpoo 'i'tb, Chaste, Pretty Wit, Fcragu?, Sea gait, j3pliA Caiiierorj, Toronto, Spriglit ly, lifeguard, Invergowrie Medaillou d'Or, Alinandale, nnd Baifour II.

'r- Yesterday's 8L;¡flting Prioes. srottTSMAiV AND SLOWING LIfE AUTHENTIC STAltTINf} ritKJKS. A Ylt MEETING HOUSE. ncuKR. | Spoilsman. | |_ lAje- SELLING FLATS, Snow Queen S Cliamil-y. 6 to- 1 ag I 6 to 1 ag CAHIUCK /'LATIS. Stara.t)d&acLrjQui)ing.) 7 to "0111 7 to 4on CALKJJO.VIAN HAND C4 P, Old Hoppy I 8 Chaniiiey j 7 t,o 1 ag I 7to 1 ag GOLD CUP. Horton. j F W Lane 2 to 1 ag 2 to 1 ag SHLI-ING llAHDICAl'. The Solent. Finiay J 7 to 2Bg i 7 ti) Sag IJAXD <>' BUi'.NS I'HTS. Nobleman A Waits 4 io 1 ag I 4 to lag WARWICK tll E E I B r£1I Honsjf, J I SrmUmm. Lill. BAIIFOKH fIUNT. Timbuetoo. | Mr Harp,ör. 4 It) 1 on 4 to Ion WARWICK WHLTKIJ. Good Boy | Holbeacli l i to 8 on J 13 to 8 pn YVKJX I SBOUR.V E Nu :cs suv. Bonne Sorte G Jjarrett J < to 1 ;ig j 4 to 1 ag MKMBKKS' PLAT; I Irish Air. Allsopn 3 to I ag 3 to 1 ag TOMt) i'LATtt. Eilielbert M Cannon 5 jo 4 ag I 5 to 4 ag S'fONKLKlGi* Pl.A't'tt. Goon Coot. G Barret/ H' 7 tu 4 "i j 7 to i ag I The above prices are identical with those ottii-i .-lly published in the Raeltig Calendar.

LANCASTER XUlitSiiliy HANDICAP (MANClIESTKll). Atessis. Weath&rhy inform us that ih;- fallowing horses slioultll,.aveappeart-I amongst III" declarations of flJl. feib :-H;twt, weed, Mist Kathleen, 6-oid Hackle, and Oof.

YESTERDAY'S LONDON BE ITING. JJSICES'I'USAMIN jSfOYAL »UsfWCAl>. ("Run W<!¡.Jllcsday, Septs-njber 21. Distance, one straitth;.} 6 to 1 agst Wind gall, 3yis, 8>t 3ib, t 100 to } £ Cereza, 4yrs, H»t- 9,t>, t 10 to 1 — Stuart, oyrs, 7 t, 41b, t 10 to 1 — Stuart, oyrs, 7 t, 41b, t 10 to ) — Acrobat, 3y;-i>. 7«t iO?t, t 10 to 1 — Breach, 4VI-3, Cst 4.b, o j2 to i — Bun;pt|o^s, 4yrs, 8st 6ib, t. 12 to 1 — Fiyaway, 3yrs, Tst 151U, t & o lb to 1 — Freshet. Syrs, 7?t Sit, t 16 to 1 — Jtusticus, fiyrs, ost lib, t 20 to 1 — WarialWfr, gfd. fe.t 6ih. t K AD AA X —'M JT*(* a CESAKEWITCH STAKES. (Run Wednesday. Octolnir 12. Distance. 2 miles, 2 fur- longs. 26 yard!.) 12 to lat:st.Mf.tttdy,37r!,p!)t,5tb.t&o 14 to 1 Comedy, 4yrs, 9s1,1 A o 2b to 1 — Bar-le-Dne, 3yrs, 6et 7ib, t 25 to X — ltoy Neil, 3yrs, 7st 51b, t 25 to 1 Pilot, 3yrs. 7st 121 "t>. t 25 to 1 — Bilmoral, 4yr. Sit lib, t 33 to 1 — Kells, oyrs, 7st ill», t 33 to 1 —He!iWvv!XTrs.!)!HMh.t 33 to 1 — Metallic, 3yjs, 7si 41b, t 50 to 1 — Clarence. 3yr.e, Sst lib, i; 50 to 1 — Helen Ware. 3yrs. 6st 41b, t OAMBRIDOESHIHK STAKES. (Run Wednesday. October i.6. Distance, 1 mile, 246 yards.) £ 0 to 1 agst Coromandel, 6yrs, 6stl0ib,» 25 to 1 — Florence ll,4yrs, 7st 21b, t 33 to 1 — Windgall. Svrs, 7st41b. t 40 to I — Suspender, 3yr». Sst. 12ib, t 40 to 1 — Corned v 4yrs, 9st, t 50 to 1 — Ionia, 3vrs, 6st 61b, t 86to 1 El Diablo, 3yrs, 3st, t

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The has been officially informed t,y Messrs. We^therbv of tile following seratchings Hurst Park engagements—White Star.

NO STABLE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ELLI MAN'§^ oA rw 4, wPBmpsmm Indispensable in any stable, but especially in the stable of a Master of Hounds."—HADDINGTON, Master of Berwickshire Hounds. ELL1 MAN'S KOYAL EMBROCATION. Sold by Chemists and Saddlers. Price. 2s., 2s. 6d. 3s. 6d. Prtipaved only by KLLIMAN. SONS, ANn CO w S Slouiih. England. I KISbSS | HARDAWAY aivd TOPPING (iat« Boulogne-Mir-Mcr) have now commenced business for the season at their 1UI:W and ONLY address. FLUSHING, HOLLASD, where ALL communications roust in future be seyit. The oldest established firm in the world. No representatives. IL9C5

THE POTATO BLIGHT IN IRELAND. The Frtemnn states that great havoc is being caused by the potato blight in the Kiklysart dis- trict of Clare, 50 per cent. of the crop being affected.

TKCHNICAIj instruction IN MONMOUTHSHIRE. ST. MELLON'S DAIliY SCHOOL, Mr. Thomas Rigby, who examined the pupila in the dairy classes recently conducted by Mr. W. J. Grant at St. UellonV, under the auspices of the Monmouthshire County Council, has sent the fol- lowing report to that body:— "To the Technical Instruction Committee of Agricul- ture in the County of Monmouth. Having had the pleasure of testing the pro- ficiency of the pupils who have attended the dairy tohool at St. Mel Ion's. I beg to report very favourably of their skill in dealing with the cream dealt out to them, and of the intelligent and generally correct answers given to my questions viva voce on the theory of butter making. (Jut of a possible 100 marks as a maximum I awarded a total of 97t to Mrs. Farmer, 97 to Mrs. Cory. and 95 to both Miss Kdwarus and Miss nvitna iu the tirst ela*s ot ten students, a.nd a total of 96 points to MissB. Jones, 95 to Miss M. A. Jones, and 941 Lo Miss Basham in the second class of ten. while four of the remainder were highly commended and two very highly commonded and tour commended. The utensils of the dairy school were all of the most suitable cha- racter, and the teachings of 1-liss Kellett, the dairy teacher, must have been thorough und given in an interesting niauner. The mutual respect evidently existing between both teacher* and pupils was both a pleasure to see and a promise of good work in the future. Mr. Grant, reported vety highly of the written papers in reply to question* put. and the whole impre'.siou I reoeived was one of guperior teaching and of quick and intelligent appreciation on the part of the taught. "The pra ence of Lord 'I'redegar ittid of Colonel and Miss Morgan, the latter of whom gave out thM prizes to the winners, added much to the interest of the meeting, and such kind notice and interest in the work of the council by owners of land would greatly encourage the teaeliers. THOMAS KIUSY, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire. Sept. 8th, 1892."

MRS. n. A THOMAS "AT i OME." A large number of ladies of the Newport and South Monmouthshire Women's LtbertH Associa- tion assembled on Thursday evening at Llanwern Paik, when Mrs. D. A Thomns lieid an "At Home," One of the chief features of tho gathering wns a presentation to Miss Alice M. Lewis, daughter of Mf. Ebenezer Lewis. of it lady's travelling bag on her departure to Calcutta, Miss Lewis had for two years fulfilled tho duties of secretary to tha association —Mrs. D. A. Thomas stated that she had received a tetter from the Bon. Mr*. A. L. Pelham, espt essiug rpgret that, owing to an acci- cident, she was unable to be present, Mr, and Mrs. Splcsr had also been invited, but they were detained in London.—Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., who was called upon to speak, sfli I lie would not make a formal speech, as it was an occasion simply for the ladies. South Monmouthshire, he remarked, was now the only black t-pot in the landscape of South Monmouthshire Liberalism, but they 114d tinde such a breach in the Tory stronghold that he felt, sure they would return a Liberal tuxt time. (Applause.)—Addresses were delivaied by the Hon. T. L. James (ex-Postmaster- General of liJa United Stale* Mr. VVeUsford, and AJr, W. II Brown.

THK NftW WKLSH Till IU ACT. TWO ACTIONS AT CHESTER. Two interesting actions under tha Tithes Act »erc heard at Chester on Friday before his Honour itidge Sir Horatio Lloyd. In the fir.st, Jane and David Edward-, f'tiner?, sued the Rev. John Williams, vicar of Llangndwahtdr, and Charles liavid Phillips, authorised bailiff under the Weisli Tithe Act, for illegal distraint. It was alleged that the EdwardsV, heing in arrears with their t'thep, Phillips distrained upon six calves on behalf of the ?ic«r. He left 110 person in possession, and when ho returned lie was unable to iOontity them. He then seized part of a stack of har and sold it. The plaintiffs con- tended that the second seizure was illegnl. 'I'hfi bailiff alleged that, he was unable to take the ..•alves away in ifonsequemie of the menacing it-sti'tudo of 1111 armed c'owti. They brandished st-ickji anti wer'! kitirt,itl,, Honour raseivetl judgment.—In tha other .t:e Mr. Titos, (jree, of Denbigh, the well-known anti-tithe loader, tiuect the rector ot Denbigh for £ 45 paid into court in lespect pf arrears of lithe. In thie ease it wa-» also alleged the distraint was illegal, the seizure including va-rious effects in use which are privw leged. The judge al«o reserved judgment in this cane. 7

CQMING OF AG I] FESTIVITIES AT LJiANJSH EN. On Friday the couiing of u^e of MiQf) CI.«rlotte Bleanor Wyndhasu Lewis, the youugeet diiUjrhter of the late Mr. \Vyndham William Lewis, of fcho Heath Mansion, was celebrated at L'anisheri. By the munificence of Mrs. Orr-Ewing, tiip mother of Miss Lowif*, the children Btt«nding the different schools, both Sunday iiiiii day, were feasted. I Kariy in the afiernoon the children cssembled at the church, wiler a few words were spoken by the vicar, the Uw, W. Dovey, B.A., after which they partook of tea. Liter they were taken to adjoining field, where the eustomw rustic spoi ls were indulged in until darkness fft in. Tha balls of the old church were kept, liuging during the whole of the day, under the leadership of Mr. Hiscocks, and a good display of flags was placed 011 the Church Lin. When the night became sufficiently far advanced, a huge bonfire was lit on Twyii-y-gwynoii Thoruhill, illuminating tho neigl'b'uu lead for miips around.

NKWPQHT. MdSiCiPAC. ate beginning to engage Httontion at Newport. There is some possibility <tf an all-round fighfc lit Maipdee. It is pretty wial certain that, Mr. Walter Coliett, who lIas tyinoved to a faim outside the borough, will not again be a candidate, antf Di • Marsh may possibly 1\1.; 500. re-ekctlon In the North VVjird The Radicals are t'llking of a determined opposition to Mr. CJifford Phillips in the J?ast WJUII. T'iei tj will bsno .ilder' manic elections tins year. WESLEYAN MKTHOPISM.— ho, qyerterly meeting of the Newport Circuit "t ihe Weslovan Methodist Connexion Wlq held en Tnttisday at Wesley Chapel, Stow-hili, the K- v. John Clements, the supt!rintend(^nt minister, in the chair. Tho financial statement was ^•itis!"acf,ory, and the membership showed a small increase. Mr. R. Get iiing was reasuior I () t he Worn-out Miniatera* Fund, and wa< thanked for his services, liS WIIS also Mr. W. M. Davit-s. treasurer of the L,ic;tl A strong com- mittee was appointed for .tssisiing in the .rrang.- meiite for holding the <-t> .feronc>» at Cardiff next yw. Councillors Thi.'»ia«i l'ogs'ev and Richard Pa VIA* werfl ftpjviiiti-d to lepre-ant Newport, in addition t<t tito circuit flevvjr i.-> est officio. An interesting discussion took piitc? 011 home wi.dQn —

THETONDU DISASTJSlt FUND. i ^■PEAi, TO THE CHAR STABLE. tn fit st announcing the terrible calamity at the Park Slip we declared that until the precise character of the event had been ascertained the attention of the public would ha !aknn up (as were the energies of the noble band of workers at the drilt) wtth the task <> £ saving as many lives as possible. Th-it task is now ) over. Whatever could be done in the way of rescue has been done, and now the public are I confronted by the second great duty created by this ghastly holocaust. What is to become of the mothers, wives, and children oi the poor victims? There is sore need of the heiping hand and the charitable heart. The poor colliers of the Park I Slip cannot be reproached with improvidence. I That provision which was within their reach they made. But it is p tinfuity inadequate. The insti- tution standing between the living sufferers from colliery accidents and the poverty which pinches I has been dealt a succession of severe blows. Within a period of less tiiao throe years a trio of I destructive explosions have cast upon its funds ¡ the families of nearly 400 coal miners. Such a I record is necessarily fatal to the jaw of aver-iges by which tha revenue and expenditure oi a provident society are adjusted. Hence the need of calling once more upon the people of our land to contri- bute in proportion to their means. Trouble lies heavily upon the families of the dead colliers of i Park Slip; it is for the charitable to prevent the I burden beine added to by the miseries which j follow poverty and want. i THE WESTERN 111AIL LIST. I £ s. d. Mr. I'M ivaril Curre, Itton Court, Chepstow. 50 0 0 i Mr. (x. Byng Morris, Danygraig, Bridgend i;5 0 0 Proprietors of the Western Mail 21 0 0 Mr. Arthur Giibertson, Glanrhvil, Swansea Vale (High Sheriff of Glamorganshire^ 21 0 0 Mr. Arthur Giibertson, Glanrhvil, Swansea Vale (High Sheriff of Glamorganshire^ 21 0 0 Mr. F. J. limery, 134, Ashley-road. Bristol 110 Dr. Naunton Davies. Bridgend 1 1 0 | Collected by Master! J. Bilney (aged 11), Ilargoed 10 0; Collected b3> Mr. C.Cooke at Heathfield Jlon^e, Middieton-terrace, J.landrindod Wells 0 17 0 i Th" Pontypridd Beuo," per A. J. Mills 0 12 2§ j •' Tycldewi" (St. David's) 0 10 0 | Collected on Passenger Sleamer Lady Mar- i on Saturday, September 3. by Mr. Ii. Coles, 53, St/Acey-road. in Western Kail Collecting Box 1 16 3 Collected by Mr. Coles, Monday, Sept. 5, on Lady Margaret 1 6 2 Collected by Mr. Coles, Tuesday, Sept. 6. Oil Lads Mr.rgaret" 0 19 6j Coilee;ed by l\1r. Coles. Thursday, Sept. 8, on Lady Margaret," 0 10 1 Collected by Mr. Coles. Friday, Sept. 9. on Lidy Margaret 0 15 9 "A..M." 0106 I 1>11'. Watkin Bassett. Miskin House, Severn- I road, Canton 2 2 0 Mr. E. W. Hllis. Llantwit Foundry, neir Pontvpridd 2 2 0 F 3 0 7b A, B. K., Whitchurch 0 'I 6 Mr. John Morgan, iron ore contrnctor, Koath Mr. John Morgan, iron ore contrnctor, Koath I Dock (employes and friends). 10 10 0 Mr. Wm. Dovey. 18, Woodville-road.Cardiff. 0 1C 0 Proceeds of a It. Mftgic J,intern Entertain- ment., from the New Tredegar Board School scholars (uer J. H. Phillip*, master) 1 0 0 Workmen's Club, ADerdore, (per Mr. Jolm Howell, sec,) 5 5 0 Seiior T. Avendatio, Spanish Consul, Cardiff 2 2 0 Mrs. Sarah Kirkbouse. Pontardawe 110 Miss C. L. Fetherstoo. Bridgend 110 Mr. John Lewis, 22, Brook-sireet, Cardiff 10 0 Mrs W. Gordon Canning, Harlpury, Gto'ster 10 0 0 David John and Company (hiruited). brewers and wine and spirit merchants. Pentre 5 5 0 Proceeds of a Benefit, given it, the Theatre, 'Freharris, oil the 7th ot September (per Mr. John Allen) 4 0 0 W. M., Cardiff 3 6 0 Mr. William Edgar Williams's Trimmers. Bute Docks (per Mr. Wm. Powell, foreman) 1 10 0 A. P. W 0 5 0 J. VV. M,, Swansea 0 2 6 W. J. T. Soton 0 4 0 I Collection made at Pisgah Calvinistio Metho- dist Chapel, Penygraig 2 17 0 Collected by Miss Minnie Manning (aged 11 years), Haunah-street, Porth 4 C 0 I Harris Davies, Aberystwith 0 4 G Subscribed by Kmployfo of the Catdhi Tram- I' ways Co. (per Mr. ll. D. Goodyer, Manager) 7 15 li j D.E. Jones, Llaneaiach House, Llaneaiach 550 Children of St. Catherine's Church Sunday School, Canton 0 14 4 I Bly Brewery Company 5 5 0 | F.'JS. C 0 6 0 Collected by Mr, W ifckin Bassett,:— | Miss F1 renee Green, Queen's Hotel 0 2 6 j Mr. Hunt, Queen's Hot,el 0 2 6- I Mr D. Sims, Windsor-road, Nealh 110 I, Messrs. Hut'er and Co., Cork (per J. 3, Williams, Slcewen) 110 ¡ Messrs. Latch avid Batchelov, Limited (per Geo. J. May, Penarth) i 3 0 Mrs. Colby, Boncath 5 0 0 Coll ected by Miss Morris, Datiygialg,Bridgend 2 12 6 [ Received from Ely Brewery Employes 16 0 Miss Whittaker, Varute Inn, Ciydach. Swan- sea Vale 112 6

STRANGE CHANGE OF STEALING A CHILD. At Thames Poiicc-court, London, on Friday John Davis. described as a donkoyman on board the steamer W. 1. Radcliffe, and living nt 6, Chancery- lime, Cardiff, was charged with unlawfully and fraudulently obtaining nnd taking away Maggie Hanson, aged five years, with jotent to deprive Thomas Hanson, an engineer, of 119, Rlst. Ferry- road, Millwail, of her. The fat her of the child stated that at eight o'clock on Thursday lie saw prisoner spsaking to his daughter, and witness called her away. At hair-past eight the child again went. out, and when she returned she showed him two halfpen- nies. Soon afterwards she again left to go to school, and came home to dinner at the usual time. Tho child went back to school at twenty minutes to four. He met his daughter with a Miss Head, and from what he was told he went to the school, ar.d afterwards searched for the prisoner. He found the latter about eight, o'clock at the George ¡ Hotel, and gave him Into custody for taking away the child for an unlawful purpose. Sophia Enty, of Manchester-road, Poplar, said she WHS a teacher at St. John's School, Cubit,I Town, and Maggie )Jan«on was iu her class. At half-past three on Thursday afternoon Rile saw the prisoner standing at, the school gate, and asked him what he wanted. He replied, "t:lggie Hinsoii." Witness aske i him why he wanted the child, and he replied that he was her uncle, and as he wns going away to sea he would very much Jike to see her. Witness went to the infant, mistress, who gave permission for the child to leave. Witness brougnt Maggie Hanson to the priuoner, and on the child seeing him she hesitated. Davis stiid, "Come, come along, darling." The child asked if her mother had sent for her, and Davis replied that she had. Maggie tuenwentbitch for her hat, n nd witness Il"krd how it. waS tile child did not, seem to know hi t-. child was there. child was there. Miss Edith Head, 87, East Ferry-road, s' »L- on Thurtfdsay afternoon she saw Davis wit h l <• id in Galbraith-street. Prisoner was leaon.her along, aud they were going in the diftct'o.i of Glengall, which was a way from her home. As soon f as Ihe child saw witness she wrenched her hand j away from Ihe prisoner's and came across to i where she was. Prisoner walked on. Witness afterwards took tho child home. Tho child appeared ( to go along with the prisoner willingly. Police-constable 42 K II sat:I when he arrested the ptisoner the latter said, UI know nothing about it; 1 l ava never done nothing wrong in my life." H had been drinking. At the station, after the charge was taken, Divi* s&id, MI hope I have not done much wroug- He feigned drunkenness. Prisoner said he was drunk nt the time anI) ¡ recollected not hi nor. Mr. Dickinson had the p^ouer put back for the I attend ance of Mrs. H.in:;on. I Ol\e (Ir nUL' rqlrese Itti,t l'd last night called at No. 6. Chaneerv-Jnuc, 1'or tho purpose ot making inquiries about tho acciisad man Davis. The hou^e. M&t closed, but our reporter was informed by the neighbours that the tenant of No. 6 was a Mrs. Joues, who eaine there recently. The pre- vious tenunt was a Mrs. But cr. About the mart. Davis they knew nothing, and hud never heard c. him.

A meeting of Lite committee of the above frsLi- val was heid at the Angel Hotel, Csirdiff, on Friday evening, in the absenee of Mr. Iugledew, Mr, Btown (vice-chairman) occupied the chair. It was dechlad that the carnival take place oil October 8, 1892. The procession will be hsld in the afternoon and in the evening. It was announced that Mrs. Burrldge had been iipl proached on the question of costumes, and it was finally decided to leave the matter In the hands of the secretaries, — Tin Secretaiy stated that of the titirteel) bands written to oeking for their services, Colonel j Fisher, of the Artillery Captain Jones, of tho Welsh Regiment; Mr. Fardn, Post-office; Major! Thornley, J{oya! Engineers; and Mr. Short had a'ready replied and iutiuaated their willingness of I allowing the b'fds to give their services. As to the uso of the Sophia Gitrdei s tor the day, it was announced that Mr. Coibett had not as yet replied. Mr. Sydney Itobinson, it was said, had promised the use of his wagons giatis, and several sub-consosfUees were appointed to complete the y-, c 19 arrangements. It was announced that prise", had been promised nstfollows:—Mr. Watkir. '"igsett, L2 2?.; Mr. Prown (vice-chairman), £ 1 Is.; Messrs. llutclfins nmi 00" a £2 2, prize; Mr. Sleep, 41 Is.; C-oun cillor Troupce, 91 la.; Messrs. Wheeler and Gtvs 'j' S-2 2. and Mr. G. T. Coinian, £ 2 2s. These and other ptises will bo awarded for the best decoratf-d break and 'cycle, the best costume, and for the largest muster of town and country cycling clubs. The following gentlemen, who form the prize committee, wre aNn elected to act I as Judge*: — Messrs. Jti»i.«dew, Cojgiaan, Brown, Wheeler, Lewis (C»stie*to*d), Pedlar, sod W. J. Lewis. The procession will start its. the l afternoon at kipee o'clock sharp, Ilia greeting was thon adjourned until Friday J1P14. fit l «MW* ..1

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M H. GLADSTONE IN JSOlttfr WALES. :.J: G;a.dstol\e's second day 's stay at Barinoutt t Friday opened threateningly, but by riing o'clock the cloud* had vanished, the wind h'\( calmed down, and the gun shone brilliantly. Or, inquiry at the Marine Hotel it was found that Mr, Gladstone had enjoyed a good nighty rest, and wa4 greatly refreshed, after what would have been tct many a man cf 50 an extra hard day's work. But in t!))", as in oU) r respect! Mr. Gladstone is not w other met,. A few minutes before threq o'clock JVIr. Gladstone's ca.rrlag. was own standing W front of the hotel, which indicated that lie and Mrf. Gladstone were ping out for a drive. At this time ther# w*s a large gathering of spectators on the Marine, parade, many of them having travelled from remote distances, eagtr to catch a glimpae of the Premier. At three o'clock exactly he apcl Mrs. Gladstone entered the carriage, iipd were joined bv Mr. Armitsge. As if by instinct all the njen in the crowd took off their hats and remained bareheaded until the carriage started. This mark of respect on the part of the spectators waa acknowledged by Mre. Gladstone bowing and Mr. Gladstone taking off his hat t"epfAt.tdI,. The parly drove slong the Marine-parade, Usack-roowd. High-street to t.JUt Dolgelfy road, which runs along the beautiful estuary of the Maw- ddaclt, to Mr. John Huskip's resi. dence. This ia tho finest drive in the whole of the United Kingdom. Mr. Gladstone, who had nr.t driven along that road for many years, was highly delighted with the panoramic view pre- sented before him. After proceeding along tha river for about four miles the carriage and its occupants were driven back again over the same road. Arriving at the hotel between four and five o'clock, befora thetetting of tha pun, Mr. Giad> stone took a walk over the beauliiui stretch of nanos that lie bstweap Barmouth and jBarlech, and of which Barmouth people are justly proud. The remainder of the day was spent indoors.

This important and annual fixture takes place on Wednesday next at the Sophia Gardens Field, by kind permission of the Most Noble the Marqiies's of Bute, K.T., in aid of local charities, distributed amongst the following, viz., the infirmary, doat and dumb, blind institute, and Nazareth floute. Last year j650 was shared among«t the above, and it is hoped that this amou nt will be considerably increased. The coam/ittee is a strong one, anc the members are using every meins to secure an unprecedented success. Tito priui,ai,A valuable, several of them being much more than the velm stated. A splendid silver salver has been pre. sented by Messrs. Cantrell and Cochrane for th< 120 yards, also valuable prists by Thomson and ComplUlV, Newry; Crosswelit, Orditf; Elliott an a Co., Cardiff; Basker and Co., Cardiff; Miller »n.j Co., Bristol, &c. The band of the ROY)4 Engineers (Severn Division), by kind permission ot Major Thornley and officers, will perform a pro. gramme of music dnrmg the afternoon. Tht entries number some of the finest athletes in •>« country, including J. Kibblewhite (amateur CIO; ilk, pion' who will positively appear for tiie ftrst tiui- in Whales A. C. Jidwar is, A. L, LtmbJey, A. Good, &c., and all thp local cracks. I xcursimi trains are being run from all parts. Given Sn< weather, this ought to KOT* no U*do«bt«l OVAMOAOIL