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*0 Adlets Forge Ahead. "t. THIS WEEK'S COMPETITORS NUMBER 499. \nd do Not Include Twenty Others Who Did Not Fulfil the Conditions. tar adlet competition is reaching out. Last reek the total number of adlets received was rithin one or two hundred, this week we have eived 517. Of these eighteen were spoiled, be ause the tenders had not observed the conditions aid down. This leaves 499 in the competition' ¡}¡e result of which will be announced in to- morrow* morning's Express. We should like igain to impress upon all competitors the abso- ute necessity of complying with the conditions' us if these are not observed in all their details it. s perfectly useless to expect a prize. Another jiing Will senders of adlets, as far as possible, nsert their names and addresses, especially when hey live out of Cardiff. We are always glad to tttend, as far as possible, to replies over the jounter, but cannot undertake the same by post inless stamps are sent us for the purpose. Our iext competition will be announced to-morrow. I

BLEW HIS HEAD OFF. Explodes Dynamite to End His Life. An old man named John Roberts, a collier, irho was recently convicted at Clevedon Police-court, for an assault on his wife,commit- led suicide in an extraordinary manner on Sunday afternoon, at about half-past three. rheman obtained some dynamite, and putting I lighted fuse to his mouth blew his head com- oletely off. This occurred at the back of vhe house, and portions of the skull and brains were found in the neighbours' gardens and 11 the road in front of the house. The terrible jet was committed in the presence of the Jeceased's wife.

FOUND ON HER DEATH. The Hoard of a Parisian Beauty Discovered. Mdlle. Humbert, a. famous Court beauty II the reign of King LoUis Philippe, has just iied in Paris at the age of 87. For many rears she had lived in abject wretchedness in 1 garret and passed off as a mendicant, but liter her death a valuable collection of pic- iaires was discovered in the garret, and some thousands of pounds in bonds and bank notes Mwn up in her mattress.

TO-DAY'S SHARE MARKET. OP 18 12.10 CLO AFT Con. GoschenspcMoney 98&| Do. do. Accoont, Oct. 98^ Local Stock 103& New 2J do. do. 97 Bank of England Stock. 331% butia3i.1071,4 Do. 3 do 97% Stet. B'rd of Works, 3J pc 112$ Do. do. 3 p c 104 Indian Rupee Paper 4 p c 64^ [nS.Canadian 4 p Ct.Jan,J 107 tn«.C.GoodHope,4pr. Ct. 108% Cna.NewZealand Consolid 105 [ns. NewS. Wales 4 per C 100 tns.Victoria 4 pv. C,'82-3-4 97 Ins. South Australian 102 lns. Queensland 4per Cts. l 9914 HUKE RAILWAYS. Brighton Railway Ord. 166 Do. Deferred Caledonian Consolidated. 113 „yi Do. Preferred Con. Ord. 81% Do. Deferred do 32 Chatham and Dover Ord. 14 Do. Preference 96% ,t „, Glasgow and South West. 107 [lreat Eastern Ordinary, 75% Gt.N'thu.'Frefd. Con. Ord. 11141/2 Do. do. Defd. do. 52' £ Do. do. A'a 54 Great Western 153% Snll and Barnsley 28% Lancashire and Yorkshire 105 t. London and North-Westn i.64% Loudon and South-Westn 181 Do. do. Deferred. 65 Man., Shef. and Line. Ord 56 Do. Preferred 85 .r. Do. Deferred. 24% Metropolitan Con 82 Do. Land. Stock 74 Do. District Ordinary 25^ Do. Preferred 80% Midland Ordinary 150 North British Ord. Pref. 70^ \t. T>o. Ordinary 32 .rth-Eaatern Ordinary 152% Worth Staffordshire 125 South-Eastern Ordinary 114 Do. Deferred 10% M East London 1% Tail Vale Ac. 9 77% "nrnets 69% MISCELLANEOUS. Uruguay 3$per Cent. 32 Honduras 5% Paraguay 14% Transvaal Loan 104 LondonS.Katherine'sDk 44 East k West India Docks 20 Peninsular & Orient'lPref 134% Do. Deferred 182% Dunard Steamship, £ 20-gd 10% Dm Steam Nay., E 15 pl. 4% Do. 5 per Cent. Pref 5% Do. 5 per Cent. 1S87 5 Vnglo American Tel. Pref 92% Do. do. Ordinary. 50* direct United St's Cables llii Castern ditto 15% Eastern Extension 15% Brazilian Submarine 11% National Telephone *•% Jrthur Guinness Ordin'y 336. Ulsopps Ordinary 50 Bryant A Sfay Ordinary 14% Donaett Iron. 21 %bbw Vale St. & Ir'n Co. 8 .■ idson's Bay Shares 13% £ tchkiss dk can Land IS z Canal 107% J- itt's Patent. Z'/s Blonds 2% nans 3% r,. 's Forge 3 TandCo J. 6 J (Jnion Ordinary 34^ .more Cop'er Depositing titrate Railway 14% Primitive Nitrate 4$••• 3aa Jorge Nitrate 5% .] ■3an Pablo Nitrate 3'k .D iblin Distillers 2$? Bell's Asbestos 3$* Oceana Land 2% Chartered Africa 19,3 United Concessions .3/6 Sew Exploration (Bios.). -"Y4 'P Oape Copper Mines I'U it Rio Tintos 13% Mason and Barry 1% Tharsis Copper 4-% 'lysore Gold 3^ tfysore Gold Fields 24/ falsaarejos 6d imdian Consolidated tfonlanas 2/6 t>e Beers Diamonds 15% South African Expl'rati'n 9 %x New Jagersfontein |l4*^fX oteldFields S. Africa Salisbury Gold New 2% City and Suburban 9% lumpers 2-S Perreiras 8 fnbilee 6% |immer and Jack (Venuners 4% 3r»wnreef 6% Langlaagtes 2% Oaatlaagte Block B 4/6 PriJirose 3% ivstraliau Broken Hiii 2 6 -*igs Peak /6 Vent worth Priority 5i fankee Girl ,6 "arapaca Water 9% Do. Bank 2% Jtritish Water Oras ^orth'sNav. Collieries 2 «<*ts 15* ^ears'Soap Ordinary 5% Do. Preference Do. Debentures Sartholway Brewery Ord. 9l/g Do. Preference W% t. Louis Brewery, Ord. 2% Do, Preference 6

■ lll»lli*WIUl^tiitJJ#"ll'*0 iiIMM—IHMI ,111 ■■■lllllll tll lllilll 1 1 WW Coo iatt for Cla^itcattoir* WELSH Manufacturer's Pledge Forfeited. Full size Drapers, Is. lid.—Blaiberjr, Pownbroker. WONDSR?TTIJ I.ine, Is. lid., new full-size Welsh Flannel D Blaiberg, Pawnbroker. SALVAGE Stock frizes beaten. Real Welsh Flannel S Drapers, Is. lid., at Blaiberg's. B- ANKR, UPT Stock Prices not in it. Blaiberg's Real JL3 Welsh Prayers, Is. lid. e495r4 BLAIBERG'S 19s. Wedding Ring, 3#dwt., 22ct., new. BLAIBERG,g Wide Wedding Ring, 5s. 6d.; war- B ranted solid gold. e666r6 BLAIBERG'S 2dwt. 22ct. Solid Gold Wedding Ring, 10s. 6d. e666r6 BLAIBERG'S 3Jdwt. solid 22ct. Gold Wedding Ring, 113 19s. 666r6 BLAIBERG'S 5dwt. 22ct. Wedding Ring, 2bs.6d.: very 113 cheap. 6666r6 AT Blaiberg's. James street, 50s. Gold Albert, 9ct., stampeA every link. IMPORTANT to Sportsmen.—Chronograph Lever, IMPORTANT to Sportsmen.—Chronograph Lever, keyless independent action, fly back neconds, 39s.— Blaiberg's. e576r5 OVER COAT, 12s. 6d.; pilot and velvet collar.—Blai- berg's. e547r5 GUERNSEY, hand-knit, 10s. 6d., v.orth 16s.—Blai berg'g. e548r5 WANTED, by young Married Couple, Hotel to Manage.—E. Thomas, Grocer, Carmarthen Stores, Penrhiwceiber. e836r4 WANTED, a Book lor a deserving Girl; five pounds preferred. e839r2 LOST, a Small Boy about the size of a man. e838r2 WANTED, everybody tp be supplied with Welsh Runnels, Shawls, and Stockings.—56, Minny- street, Olihays, Cardiff. e840r2 WANTED, Two Iron Safes; small and medium Sites.—Forrest, Photographer, Pontypridd. [er2 FOR Sale, splendid Featherweight Opera Glass in Aluminium Mounts.—Forrest, Artist, Ponty- pridd. e842r2 WANTED, Dickens's complete Works.—Thomas Forrest, Market street, I'ontypridd. e843r2 WANTED, Fiying Squirrel.—Anply G., Express Office, Cardiff. e84jr7 PIANO Taught by competent Young Lady; terms -C low.—A. W. Thomas, 21, Rheola-street, Penrhiw- ceiber. e830i-2 TO Let, Apartments, comfortably furnished.—8, Llan- dough-street, Cathays, Cardiff. e832r7 PURE-BRED Leghorn Cockerels and Pullets for Sale. -Apply T. M. Jones, Bargoed. e833t2 A Pew Pigeons for Sale; various sorts; cheap.—5, Brecon-road, Abergavenny. e834r2 COMFORTABLE Lodgings for respectable Young Man.—Apply Mrs Bartlett, 9, Swansea-terrace, East Moors, Cardiff. e835r2 WANTED, Situation in Hotel as Pantry-maid ex- perienced reference.—A. Johnstone, 25, Coburn- street, Cathays, Cardiff. e828r4 FITRNISHED Cottage to Let.-Apply A. Ball, Llan- F, dough, near Cardiff. e329r2 Wf ANTED, Situation as Cook, with Kitchenmaid, in v f gentleman's family.—Ellen Thomas, 21, Rheola- strfct, Penrhiwceiber. e831r2 SCOTCH Fancy Cock; third only time shown price 12s. 6d.—Baker, Empire Hairdressing Saloon, Frederick street, Cardiff. e897r4 MAGPIPES, Grand Stock, including Bl.ie Cock (3rd Leominster), Red Cock (v.h.c.). Also Blacks, Blues, Reds, and Yellows.-Particulars Baker, Hair- dresser, 5, Frederick street, Cardiff. e896r7 T\RES6#tAKING.—Ladies' Own Materials Made Up JLr Latest Style.—Lewis, 68, Wyndham crescent, Car- djff. e895r7 WANTED, Mahogany Case for an Eight-day Grand- father's Clock must be in good condition.— Apply 89, Constellation street, Cardiff. 899r4 WANTED, Addresses Carpet Cleaners.—Mrs. Wil- liams, 5, Pearson street, Cpstleroad, Cardiff. [r7 TTTANTED, Two good Homer Pigeons.—Write 46 •yV Talworth atoget, Cardiff. 901r7 WANTED, Grinflstone for Joiner's Shop.—Apply, with full particulars, to No. 13, Denton road, Canton, Cardiff. 900r4 WANTED, by Maiden Lady, a Hair Dye which will vestoaa tb« fk\y Vera Grey, !>xP1:s Uffioe, Cardltt. or2 WANTED to Know the Best Remedy for Sea Sick- ness. Reply in iuVt*t*. e763r4 WANTED, Black and Tan Terrier Dog, well bred, not more than sis months.—Apply .Tewip Shiel-s. Monmouth. q WANTED, a str01" I.UIH,— Vv Apply by letter A vemmm Barry ANTED, a few 1.. •• WJANTED, a few 1.. •• W Shebeens in the T>.> I V\' House, Penoeed. WANTEDtoPuroha.se. ,ni,.r W -Auply to R. ae Penpriet, Pencoed. e352,2 ONLY wish to compete.—J. R. cSy3r2 SERVANT Wanted country preferred.—Apply H. S Davies, 264, Bute street, Cardiff. e845r7 YN EISIEU, Llyfrau i'w Darllen ac amser i wneud hyny.—Trehir, Q."rdydd. e793r2 ADVERTISER Wants to Knov/ the height of German Emperor.—Reply W, Express Office, Cardiff. e765r2 FOUND, Bunch of Keys —Owner can have same by applying to Mrs. Davies, 64, Richard street, Cathays, Cardiff. e766,2 WANTED, a small House in Cathays.—Address 158 Miskin street. e890r4 WANTED Two Gentlemen to Share comfortable Apartments at 44, Plant.genet street, Riverside, near G.W.R. Station, Cardiff. e769rl4 WANTED. House in Canton; rent not to exceed 10s per week.—Address Miss Major, care of Mr. Nel son, 4, Wyndham place. Canton, Cardiff. e767r2 ANTED. Situation as Stationary Engine-driver,- W Apply Q 22, Express Office, Cardiff. e768r4 WANTED, Lodger; front rooms.—Apply Mrs. Wid- lake, Bridge street. Llandaff. e764i-4 ———n"TWmTTff""ir"l W IIUHMMMMWm IMHMW FIVE Pounds Reward,—Lost, the Key of an Elephant's Trunk.—Applv for above reward X, Express Office, Cardiff. e736r2 WANTED, Situation as Fitter or Turner.— Angus-street, Cardiff. e732r4 S. MART Office Boy Wanted.—Apply, personally, at the S Tourist Bureau, Pier-head Chambers, Car- diff- e731r4 A Mangle for Sale, in good cendition.—Apply at 74 Richards-stvret, Cathays, Cardiff. e730r4 WANTED, an Apprentice to the Dressmaking.— Apply 3, Delabeche-street, Llanelly. e729r2 WANTED, Ducks for Fattening—State Slowest _TV price to Talbot, 3, Penlline-street, Cardiff- [er2 WANTED, Sir Walter Scott's Ivanboe badly.— — Ella Talbot, 3, Penlline-street, Cardiff. e727r2 WANTED, Something to Advertise.—12, Morgan terrace, Port Talbot. e726r4 FOR Sale, a Safety Bicycle, cheap.—75, North Clive- street, Higher Grange. e725r2 XpOUND, a Thirsty Flee will return to owner by pay- F ing expenses.-Apply J, Express Office, Car- diff. e735r2 /AKDIFFiAIVS Make 1a great Coup-o-i Expresses Vy "Day by Day." The "Mail" may bring yon a voucher for a prize.—E. James, 19, Eldon-road, Car- diff. e734r22 WOMEN'S Rights are Expressly Advocated by This W Paper, inasmuch as both sexes are on an equalitv on thlJ Adlet Prize Competition. e733r2 YOUR Want, S. A. Brain's XX, XXX, XXXX. Goto Glosombury Arms, 25, Bute-street, Cardiff. Indian Pale Ale, Stout alway3 on draught. e724r2 Ij^OR Sale or Exchange, 7in. Centre Lathe.—Apply David Mansell, Pontypoo!. e723r2 "ITT ANTED,soroe Black Minorca Hens, cheap.—Apply T V 223, Evening Express, Cardiff. e722r2 I/BURNISHED Apartments or Lodgings; terms mode rate.—Apply 28. James street, Docks. Cardiff. [er2 WANTED, Child's Picture Book forthe express pur- WANTED, Child's Picture Book forthe express pur- pose of amusing the children.—Address Juvenile Express Office, Cardiff. e737r2 ANTED, Situation as Office Boy.—Adlett, Express, /v Cardiff. e738r7 .7 8 tC^" sadly, an improvement in the language ased in our public thoroughfares.—Vigilance, Car- di- _oroug .ares. igi e739r4 |\ADD,Y wouldn't buy me a bow-wow, but he bought me some nice warm stockings at the new shop, 24, Eldon road, Cardiff, e740r2 WTANTED, Work as Errand Bov, evenings and V T Saturdays^—Q 25, Express Offig Cardiff. fer2 FOR Sale, Pair of Doves,.—Apply Q 8] Evening Ex- press Office, Cardiff. e742"2 LOST, Black Retriver Dog; finder rewar.deil. I,. Ken- dal, 65, Crwys roal. Cardiff. e3Vr4, FOR Sale, Secondhand Lady's Tt;<' kk -addle.— Apply Jones. Saddler, Great Wts r* Hail way Approach, Cardiff. r.Q, WANTED. Situation as Errand Boy on .1 t nla, Vt Fred Floud, 19, Munst?r street, Car,11 ys, Car- diff. e747r7 FOR Sale, a. Few Minorca Cockerels, cheap.—Apply E. Board, 15, Gough street, Cardiff. e746r7 ANTED, iN c Prize will not cry it I only w get a book.—Reply Johnnie, per Express y list, [r WANTED, Top Place in Next List of Winners o° Express Adlet Prize. e744r2 f HOPE to Receive Good News.—Townlev, 34, Lewi,s street, Cardiff. 745r7 "\X7" ANTED, a Wilsh-speaking Parrot.—Address A., _v V Express Office, Cardiff. e801r2 17 OWLS for Sale.—Apply 75, North Clive-sh-eet, Grange. eS00r2 FOR Sale, Bull Pup; very docile and affectionate towards children may bo seen at 51, Tudor-road. Cardiff. e799r4 APARTMENTS to Let at 67, Craddocb-street Canton. ,e798r4 fpO Cyclists.—Quadrant Spring Saddlefor Sale cheap. -a- Apply, 132, Wellington-street, Canton. e797r2 HILD'S Cane for Sale; state otters.—" Captain," I Express Office. "7?br4 FOR Sale, second-hand Sewing Machine. -Apply, Powell, 19, Allen-street, Mountain Ash. <;795r2 WANTED, few Pianoforte Pupils; terms moderate. Apply Q 29, Express Office, Cardiff. o'94r7 \\TANTED, a General Servr.nt.—Apply ^3, Vere- v' v street, Cadoxton. 777r4 WANTED, "Arabian Nights."—Apply Jill, Express VV Office, Caidiff. e791r2 J WANTED, the missing bit to complete this week's adlet cotipon.—Apply OymrQ. *nat*a WANTED, Bookcase, mahogany front, glass doors, and moveable shelves.—A. Tudor, Ten Peiitre, Rhondda. e776r2 Rhondda. 1'7761'2 WANTED immediately, an active Girl, about 17 or 18 years of age, as General Servant.—47, De Burgh-street, Cardiff. o775r4 WANTED, Safety Bicycle, must be cheap.—Apply Sherwood, 28, Mark-street, Canton, Cardiff. [r2 WANTED,(a respectable Young Gentleman; lodge.— Apply 43, Augusta-street, Cardiff. e773r4 GRAND Cock Skylark; pick of season well on send 2s. each.—Charles Thomas, Police-station, Pen- rhiwceiber., e772r2 TO Be Given Away, four prettily-marked Kittens.— Apply to Mrs. Evans, 92, Penarth-road, :Jtrdiff. e771r4 "OOP. Sale, l ull-grown Black-faced Monkey.—G. Bar- X; netjt, 2, Grouse-street, Roath. e770r2 WANTED, General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Howe, Beaufort House, Penarth. e790r2 WANTED, Charwoman to work in house.—Apply Mrs. Howe, Beaufort House, Penarth. e789r2 SUPERIOR Furnished Apartments, suit gentleman o hot and cold bath.-Apply O 28, Express Office, Cardiff. e792r4 WANTED, a Chemist's Shop at Taff's Well; no opposition.—Apply to the inhabitants. e788r? rjlAYLOR'S Sewing Machine for Sale, cheap,—Apply X Bryant, 34, Station-terrace, 1 enrliiwceiber. e787r4 EXCHANGE Ward and Lock's Shilling Dictionary for Richards's Welsh and English Dictionary —Apply Q 24, Express Office, Cardiff. e781r4 lODGINGS for Two respectable Young Men,-Appl Å 16, Regent street, Barry Dock. e882r4 KENTS Collected in Cardiff or Neighbourhood; refe- rences given.—Apply R 3, Express Office, Car- diff. e88or4 WANTED, experienced Housekeeper, about 40.— Apply 3, Eldon street, Canton, Cardiff. e879r2 SERVANT Girl Wants Situation as General in Cardiff. —Richard Lloyd, 67, Bailey-street, Ton. e820r2 IIFEBOAT Saturday —Wanted, every inhabitant of J Cardiff to subscribe towards the funds of the National Lifeboat Institution. Demonstration takes place on Saturday, October 4. e823r7 riYWO Iron Bedsteads for Sale.—Apply, R. Boyd, 31, -L Clare street, Riverside, Cardiff. e822r2 WANTED, Unfurnished^Apartments in Pontnewydd Apply, Richard Lucas; Usk. e8 lr4 WANTED, Child's Country Book, as a prize for a good girl.—ReplyuMr Express list. e871r2 T" ODGINGS for YounSKady; home comforts.-Apply L 64, Angus-street, Ajjyhy-road, Cardiff. e873r2 IjIXPERIENCED one having interests U in this boroughiJjpreferred.—Apply Dav;e, Car- diff. Tj; e878r4 A LL Advertisers jbould Use Hope's Is. Posters; xl cheapest, largaw and best in Wales.—310, Cow- bridge-road, Cardiff. e875r7 OR Sale, F.D. Safety Bike good condition; ball bearings cheap.—Apply 9, Meteor-street, Roath, Cardiff. eMr4 WANTED, the book selected below. c°65r7 WANTED, an intelligent Lad to Sell the Evening Express; good character indispensable.—Apply E., Express Office, Cardiff. e366r4 WANTED, 7s. per d„y. *A rite A., Express Office, Cardiff. e867r7 COMFORTABLE Lodgings for a re psctable -Young Man.—Apply 22, Rhymney terrace, Cathays, Car- diff, e854r2 FOR Sale, some fine Homer Pigeons.—T. Barnelt, 2, Grouse street, Cardiff. e855r2 WANTED, General Servant, about 17.—Apply Mrs. Howell, the Factory, near Cowbridge. e856r2 YOUNG Man Desires Situation three years' refe- rences from lest situation.—Apply 6, Canton square, Canton, Cardiff.e e357r2 AXTANTED, a good General Servant; early riser — »! Duke Hotel, Swansea. e858r4 T7IOR Sole, Best House Coal, 17s. 6d.; delivered cash; I communications immediately attended to.—John Furnival, Castle-road, Cardiff. e26r7 OR Sale, a Performing Cat; is also a good mouser — Apply G.W.R. Station, Cardiff. e824r4 Tl/TISS Llavinruf, 113, Castle-road, Cardiff, Resumes IvX Painting Lessons October, and is open to receive Pvpils: 08251'7 COMFORTABLE Furnished Apartments for Gentie- man.—Apply 112, Miskin-street, Cardiff. e813r4 WANTED, Five Pounds for Too Many Uusefu Articles to enumerate on Coupon for the coming winter.—Ada Mary Melson, 4, Wyndham-place, Canton, Cardiff. e815r2 ANTED, Apprentice to Dressmaking.—Apply 10, W Chucrh-road, Canton, Cardiff. e814r4 MRS. Furnival has Disengaged Sewing Maid, House- maid. Nurse, and Parlourmaid. Select Registry. Cardiff. Wants House F ,^rar Maids, Cooks, imme- dediately reliable characterd indispensable,-D, Furni- val, 113, Castle-road, Cardiff. 827r7 TO Let, comfortable Bedroom and Sitting-room easy terms; hot and cold water bath.—12, Cogan-terrace, Cathays, Cardiff. e812r2 KEAD the Express when yon travel by the Mail.— Love all.. ei34r4 NORWICH Hens, sell cheap; grand strain.—C. Thompson, 39, Coburn-street. Local. e850r2 WANTED, 50 start in Billiard Match,-Lovell, e932r2, ,| WANi'Kii, thai j'i/er booty.—Love all. e933r2 WANTED, Crutches for Lame Ducks.—Allington. e930r4 WANTED, Five Pound Prize,—Brinton, Coburn- street, Cardiff. e?31r2 WANTED, Patience Rewards.—Morris. e935r2 PAINTING, Paperhanging, half-price; Parlour Ceil- ings Decorated with Vines, Leaves, Flowers, Butter- ftrjp; a Summer Garden, 10s up.—Aston, Excclsior street, fystrad Rhondda. e811r2 I J .^OR, Sale. Pf-rambulator, scarcely soiled, with rever- f X sible hood; bargain, 30s.—18, Treharris street, Roath, ] Cardiff. 08]8r4 WILL any kind Friend Adopt a Motherless Kitten.— Jones, Exress Office, Cardiff. e817r2 WANTED, Harper's Parallels of Architecture.—John H. Jeames, 4, Romily crescent, Cardiff. eS16r2 WANTED, a Second Four-keyed Oboe will Ex- change for a Violin.—Apply J. Wootton, 8, Ibrriet-place, WANTED, a useful Book for a Boy, aged twelve Price, 10, Miskin-street, Cardiff. e720r2 WANTED, in Cardiff, a Few More Gentlemen Like Lascelles Carr, Esq. e718r4 W~ ANTED, an Adlet.-Lucy. e757r7 WANTED, an Apprentice to the Saddlery Trade- Apply Jones, Saddler, G.W.R. Approach, Car- diff. e758r4 TO Let, Furnished Apartments.—Apply 6, De Burgh street, Cardiff. e756r4 LOST, September 27th, Silver Watch, East Side East Dock. Finder Rewarded.—A^ply 35, Eclipse- street, Cardiff. e719r2 EXRESS Reader Hopes to Obtain Book, Longfellow's Poems. e754r4 LODGINGS for Two respectable Young Men.—Apply 123, Cathays-terrace, Cathays,. Cardiff. e752r2 WANTED, House in Roath; rent about 16s. or 17s. weekly. — Apply Q 21, Express Office, Car- diff. e755r2 diff. e755r2 WANTED, a Young Man to Look After Hoi'ses< Deliver Goods, and to make himself generally useful.-T. Emlyn Jones, Ironmonger, Penarth. '[e759r4 WANTED, Evening Employment by a Gentle" man; good penman-— Q 27, Express Office' Cardiff. e751r2 WHEELER and Wilson Sewing Machine: cost £ 9 will Sell for £ 4.—Apply 5, Frederick-street, Cardiff. e753r4 TWO White Rats for Sale.—Apply Edward Hayes, 4, Morgan-street, Cardiff. e750r2 SITUATION Wanted as Steward, Caretaker, or any place of trust; highest riferences; security given. —Write W. Walkey, 11, Edward-street, Cardiff. 749r4 UNFURNISHED Apartments to Let, centre of town; Terms moderate.—Address Q 46, Express Office, Cardiff. e911r2 CCOMFORTABLE Lodgings for Gentlemen; every J convenience.—M. Person, 6, Clarence road, Car- diff. e910r2 COMFORTABLE Furnished Apartments for Married Couple,—P. Person, 6, Clarence road, Cardiff. [er2 WANTED, a smile on friend Carr's face, by Adleti3t- e908r2 WILL meet you in Queen street arcade on Wed- nesday night at 7 o'clock—Lulu. e907r4 WANTED; TWO Young Men, to Lodge at 36, Eldon road, Riverside, Cardiff. e906r4 WANTED, by Yonng Lady, Situation as Nursemaid to one or two children.—Addres Q 43, Express Office, Cardiff e905r4 TT7ANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking only T? pretty girls need apply.—Mair, Express Office, Cardiff. WANTED, Webster's Dictionary.—Apply H. W., Express Office, Cardiff. e903r2 WANTED, Singer's Sewing Machine, with Latest Improvements.—E.Tudor, Bwllfa Farm, Pentre, Pontypridd. e783r2 WANTED, Situation as General Servant, aged 18; good references.—Apply Mrs. Smart, 12, Church street, Penrhiwceiber. 07821'4 I Express Reader, expressly Desire the Express Fiver 9' for Express Puzzle.—Apply Express Oftic^, Car- diff er/is5r4 WANTED, a Nursemaid, Take Entire Cuarge of Two Children.—Apply 13, Vere street, Cadoxton, Cardiff. e780r4 WANTED, a Stable Boy, about 18.—Apply Edward Hughes, Golden Grove, Cadoxton, Cardiff. [c779r4 WANTED, General Servant, about 16.-Apply Mrs. Jones, 3, Victoria street, Ton, Ystray Rhondda. e778r7 SITUATION Wanted, as Nurse.—Apply Q 26, Express S Office, Cardiff. e784r7 WANTED, a respectable Young Man for the But chering.—Apply Williams, 10, Giant's Grave, Briton Ferry. e921p2 LOST, a Small Boy about the size of a Man.—Any person giving information will be prosecuted. [r4 WANTED, a Useful Book for a Little Girl.—Winnie Williams, 86, Woodville-road, Cardiff. (:9|yr4 WANTED, Sitnatian as Groom-Coachman,; smaP garden; willing to be useful; married smal1 encumbrance; age 35; country preferred.—Apply Q 42 Exdresa Office, Cardiff. CVJ -r^ WANTED, a good Fox Terrier; price to be reason" able.—Apply 10, Peter-street, Cardiff. e917r2 W ANTED, Situation as Breeches-maker.—Apply by letter to H. Coppleston, 12, Cathays-terrace, Cardiff^ e916r2 Ii^OR fSale, Irish Terrier Dog.—Apply Mr. Jones, 22' L' Moira-street, Cardiff- e915r4 WANTED, a Five-pound Note.—Apply "Nomen," Express Office, Cardiff. e914r4 IT1 OR Sale, Two Pullets.—Apply H. Gardner, 3, Harpu1' ? street, Cardiff. e804r2 "YTCUNGMan, modest means, Requires Sitting-room X and Bedroom use of bathroom.—W. HayeB, 51 Tudor street, Cardiff. e805r4 "JT^OCND, Lascelles Carr's Figure-head, with nothing F nit, t lerefore retnrned to Express; expecting re ward -Fred Wilde, Kincraig street, Cardiff. e80612 FOR Sale, Chair (suitable for child with turned leg* and cane bottom; made in England,—Harry Bar; leu, Longville, 40, Eldon street, Cardiff. e807r G ENERAL Servant Wanted at once.—Apply 12. North- cote street, Roath, Cardiff. e808r2 SI ON-WRITING, Painting-, and Paper-hanging k-7 Solicited piecework. -Apply Jay, Express Office, Cardiff. egogr2 FOR .Sale, Black Dress Coat and Vest; not soiled' suit short gentleman; bargain.—8, Howard terrace' 14, I 14, SKCOND-IIAND Sign Board Waited, about lift, by 2ft. 6in. must be cheap.—Apply 30, Gloucester street, Riverside, Cardiff. e311r2 "ANTED, a Talking Pigeon Waite—W. Edwards, 6, Upper Alma-place, Pentre. e922r2 rriO Builders and Decorators.—Piece-work Wanted by X First-class Grainer and Sign Writer.-Appiy Tom Phillips, 64, Llandaff-road, Cardiff. e923r4 WANTED to Purchase, Young African Grey Parrot" —Apply to M. IJoyd, 50, Arabella-street, Car- diff. e924r4 WANTED, Lawn Mower, cheap, and in good order.— "1 Towers, 2, Cumberland Villas, Weston-super- Mare. e925r4 SMiLL Donkey Cart and Harness Wanted.—Price to IO Q 44, Express Office, Cardiff. e926r2 TWELVE Monthly Parts Art Journal (Virtue) Sale or Exchange what offers 'r—E. A. Mitchell, Fevryside, near Carmarthen. e927r2 PARTMENTS to Let—Enquire W. Tonton, 30, i Victoria-street, Cardiff. e928r4 rilO Be Sold, a splendid Set of Clarionettes.—Perkins, r X 2, Talworth-street, Cardiff. gj9r3 A^PARTMENTS to Let, Unfurnished—Apply 16, 3 Regent street, Barry Dock.. e872r2 AM Overworked. Should Like the to Go For a c Change in the Country. 'y e863r4 ISS A-DAMS, 8, Constellation-street, Authorised 1 HjL Cert. R.A.M., with Honours, Prepares Pupils for Examination; theory taught as it ought to be, wjtiiout a assistance. a87at4 t FIVE Pounds or Book would be Very Acceptable to 1 Advertiser. c869t2 1 INIVE Shillings Reward.—Lost, on 23rd nit., neigh- C b9urhood of High street, Gold-mounted Lion Shil- j ling Watch Chain Pendant.—G. Gray, 35, Oxford street, Roath, Cardiff. C876r4 j ANTED, a Useful Book for a Boy, aged eight.— 1 Vv Apply Phillips, 32, Constellation street, Oar- 7 diff. e874r2 t WANTED, a Dog. Five pounds Premium Required. e864r7 t CLARE-STREET.-Superior Apartments to Let to 11 C One or Two Gentlemen.—Apply R 2, Express Office, I Cardiff. e86847 THE most practical Pianoforte Dealer in South Wales 1 is W. M Kenzie, of Haverfordwest, late of London. Pianos, organs, and all musical instruments; lowest J prices. e859r2 J WANTED,, a seven string Banjo good maker.— 1 Apply R 1, Express Office, Cardiff. e860r2 t WANTED, a Cookery Book.—Apply Housewife, f Canton. e661r7 WJ ANTED, a Nurse must have good references.— r Vv Apply 76, Cottrell road, Roath, Cardiff. e862r4 J WANTED, a Legacy for the veteran Nicholas Smith. —Apply Tom, Bridgend. e846r7 WANTED, the £5 sent to the address written C W below. e849r3 1 lllOR Sale, good Parrot Cage cheap.—Apply 18, Canal a street, Cardiff. e848r7 j, LEFT Lady's Umbrella with white handle at the i Queen street Post Office. Beward.—13, Llanbleddian Gardens, Cardiff. e847r2 a AN Apprentice to Sewing Trade Wanted.—Apply E. J Todd. Rhydefelen, Pontypridd. e887r2 1 WANTED, Situation as House or Hoase-Parlour- t maid; experience age 27.—Apply Mrs. Hughes, J late Stationer, Graigwen place, Bridgend. e888r2 t LADIES Wanting good Servants and Girls Places t can be suited by applying to Mrs. Hughes, late £ Stationer, Graigwen place, Puntypridd. e889r2 | S~ HOPKEEPERS of Canton Beware of Till Bobbers.— 1 Victim. e890r7 I^OUND, a Tomtit. If not claimed in three days > will be sold to defray expenses. e891r4 c FCRNISHED Bedroom to Let. with Use of Sitting- a room.—Apply Mrs. Sullivan, 17, Augusta street, T Cardiff. e892r4 •* WANTED, to Carrespond with a Young Gentleman e lady with income of £ 100 a year. Apply John g J. Brown, Pontypridd. e893r2 c CABINETMAKER Wants Job; total abstainer.- t C Address David Cure, St. Peter street, Carmar- then. e803r2 8~ TRONG Lad desires Work in Grocery Stares good c references.—Address A. Taylor, 8, Stanley-park, I Earton, Bristol. e9l7r2 I FOR Sale. Piano; five octaves; iron frame; in good 1 condition.—Apply Q 47, Evening Express, Car- t diff. e913r4 1 A SMALL House Wanted, in Frederick-street.— A Mrs. Parker, 39, Coburn-street, Cathays, Car- diff. e885r2 WANTED, the Undermentioned Book for some time. e880r4

To-day's Racing. PADDOCK FINALS. My selections for to-day are as follows s— 2.15.—Trent Plate-Sir. ORACLE, 2.50.-Bestwood Nursery—SANTA BARBARA. 3.25.-Nottwgham Handicap—-JuvsNAli, 3.55.-Ca.stle Selling Plate—Miss HALLB. 4.25.-Elnston Castle Plate—BOUTHILLIKR, 4.50— Maiden PlktO-ICONOCJAST or BOOK PIGEON. DOUBLE V. V., JUVENAL and ICONOCLAST. VENATOR.

Nottingham Meeting. OBBEB OF RUNNING.—Trent Plate, 2,15; Best. wood Nursery, 2.50; Nottingham Handicap, 3.25 Castle Selling Plate, 3.55; Elraston Castle Plate, 4.25; Maiden Plate, 4.50. ENTRIES, Castle Selling Plate-Pressure, 2yrs; Improver, 3yrs j Wild Victress, 3yrs; Grey Frinrs, 2yrs j Par- liament, 2yrs; Bog Myrtle, 5yrs j Cavil, 3yxe j and Miss Halle, 4vrs, SCRATCHINGS. Nottingham Engagements—Sir Henry James, Star and Garter, and Primrose Knight.

Arrivals. Juvenal, Improver, John Morgan, Rain Lal, Right Down, Bog Myrtle, Sirendis, Petrina, Mark Mac- gregor, Miss Halle, Maid of the Mill n., Easter Flower, J.B., Pressure, Wild Victress, Grey Friars, Parliament, Cavil, Maritana colt, and Kentigera. Additional Arrivals This Morning. Sir Oracle, Antones, Peerri, Gilt Edged, Plant, Phantom, Star, Pink Flower, Throatlast, Sybil, Roy, Grania, Santa Barbara, Green Mint, Abodnego, Dorn- roschen, Quesitum, Haymaker, Fatherless, Halma, Bouthiliier, Moonflower, Bonnie Queen, Centurion, Lady Kendal, Bold Hermit, Iconoclast, Argonaut, Melton Mowbray, Street Singer, Shore Lark. Fool's Paradise, and Cadeby Belle.

Prophecies. NOTTINGHAM MEETING. Nottingham Handicap.—Sportsman—Haymaker or Sir J. B. Maple's selected. Sporting Life-juvenal. Field—Golden Garter, Dame President, or Halma. Land and Water—Golden Garter or Quesitum. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Golden Garter or Haymaker. Sporting Times-Jurenal or Halma. Bestwood Nursery.-Sportsman-Ovis. Sporting Life-Throatlash. Field-Barbara or La Poorbeak. Land and Water—Aljednego. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette-Ascot or Kate Paradise. Sporting Times- Throatlash or Cunctator. Elvaston Castle Plate.—Sportsman—Evelyn or Mal- travers. Sporting Life-St. IJeine. Field—Bou- thillier. Land and Water-St, Rtine. Licensed Vic- tuallers' Gazette—Hildebert or Bonnie Queen. Sport- ing Times—Hildebert or Bonnie Queen. Maiden Plate.—Sportsman—Primrose Way. Sport- ing Life-Rock Pigeon. Field-Rock Pigeon. Land and Water-leor,clast. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette —Iconoclast or Street Singer. Sporting Times-Street Singer or Iconoclast. Welbeck Stakes.—Sportsman—Punster or Svelto. Sporting Life—Punster. Field-Erin or Punster. Land and Water-Simony II. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Erin or Dame President. Sporting Times- Erin or Kentigern. Sherwood Nursery.—Sportsman—,Ovis or Stroller. Sporting Life-Aumbry. Field—Hettie Sorrel. Land and Water-Hettie Sorrel. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette-Stroller or Last Toast. Sporting Times- Trionjft or Fetter Lane. Newstead Abbey Plate. — Sportsman — Tudor Sporting Life-Shelley. Field—Tudor. Land and Water-Tudor. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette-Mr Jersey's best or Tudor. Sporting Times-Tudor or Shelley. Netherfield Plate.—Sportsman—Clatterfeet or Sir Oracle. Sporting Life—Clatterfee t. Field—Clatter- feet. Land and Water-Aumbry Licensed Vic- tuallers' Gazette—Two Bob or Clatter eet. HURST PARK. Club Cup.—Sportsman—Watercrc-. Sporting Life—Chater. Field-Bushey Park or Cuttlestone. Land and Water-Victor Wild. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Bushey Park or Oatlands. Sporting Times -Braema.r or Worcester. October Nursery.-Sportsman-Ziddler or Sancho Panza. Sporting Life-Sancho Panza. Land and Water—Ziddler or Government. Licensed Vic- tuallers' Gazette-Rhythm or Hereward. Sporting Times-Missing Link or Throatlash. Members' Plate,-Sportsman-Patrick Blue or Glenloch. Sporting Life—Prague. Field—Miss Patty or Garrick. Laud and Water—Overcast. Licensed o' the Wisp or Miss Patty. Sporting Times—Miss Patty or Garrick. Royal Oak Plate.—Sportsman—Inverdon. Sporting Life Bold Hermit. Field-Bouthillier. Land and Wa.ter-EriB. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette— Noverre or Bouthillier. Sporting Times-St.Columba, or Diplomatic. Trafalgar Plate.—Sportsman—White Jack or Nigel. Sporting Life—Whitewynd. Field—Gold Hackle or Whitewynd. Land and Water—Sweet Music. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Whitewynd Nigel. Sporting Life-Whitewynd. Field-Gold Hackle or Whitewynd. Land and Water-Sweet Music. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Whitewynd or Gold Hackle. Sporting Times—Whitewynd or Gold Hackle. KEMPTON PARK. DUKE OF YORK STAKES. Sportsman — Aviagton. Sporting Life-Avington. Field-Avington or Cabin Boy. Land and Water-Cabin Boy. Licensed Victuallers' Gazette— Avington or Llan- tliony. Sporting Times—Haut Brion or Avington.

IMPORT ANT TO BACKERS OF HORSES. Mr. ALFRED CROOK, Turf Comm'^sion Agent, Ostende. The advantage in sending to Mr. Crook is you may rely on receiving full market prices. Letters posted by night mail arrive following day, and are replied to y Return. -Address: ALFRED CROOK, Ostend j "ostage, 21 d. Cesarewiicii, and C.mbridgesldre. All other unts throughout the year. DOUBLE EVENTS AND STARTING PRICES. SPECIAL NAPS by Wire and Over-night Letters. I:'ay on results. Duke York Stakes extra good.- Enclose stamped address Baay, 72, Hampstead-road fioudon. WrNNEE,Cesarewitch.—An absolute certainty. another Sheen. Defeat absolutely impossible. Con- nections fear nothing. If unplaced will freely forfeit £10. Nothing whatever feared. Remit Is. 6d. imme- diately.-HARFORD WILLY, Newincrton-terrace, New- market. 661a30 MACKINTOSH JUNIORS have, open date for next Saturday; age 14 to 16.-Apply Mees, 182, Cathays ten-ace, Cardiff. E422a30 JEESBTS, Knickers, Footballs, Shin and Ear Guards, &c.—New designs; special quotations for clubs: sole agent for Gradidye's celebrated Foot- Wla—J,

Suppressing Drink. WOMEN TEMPERANCE WORKERS AT CARDIFF. rhey Debate Social Questions Con- nected with the Drink Traffic. LEy" GWEN."J The meetings held in the Charles-street Con- pregational Chapel by the B.W.T.A. on Satur- lay morning and afternoon were of a somewhat )rivate nature. The incorporation papers of the B.W.T.A. were read. It was decided to publish weekly a woman's paper on general topics, mtitled the Woman's Signal; also, that the iext meeting of the National Executive should Je held in Sunderland, and that seven delegates should be sent to the World's Fair to represent bhe W.C.T.A. The superintendents' reports were delayed until to-day (Monday). The Local Veto petition was discussed, and resolutions )f congratulation to Dr. Kate Russell md Mrs. Wheeler Andrew were passed. At five o'clock the ladies of the Temperance Federation and their friends assembled in the boys' schoolroom and partook of tea. The tables were temptingly spread bowls of bright blossom and dark foliage were mingled with the many dainty dishes, and the excellent beverage was appreciated as a conclusion to the dry business of the forenoon. On Saturday evening Lady Henry Somerset held a reception in the Wood-street Chapel, which was attended by a crowded assembly. rhe platform, already prettily decorated, was like a fairy bower at the close of the evening, when bouquet after bouquet and Joral baskets an3 posies had been handed to she ladies who had taken part in the meeting. Dn Sunday afternoon* shortly after two o'clock, Jie large Park-hall Was so densely packed in ;very corner that • ,ftot even standing room y jould be obtained, á.Ua hundreds of people were refused admission. The first hymn had an ilmost electrifying effect, being sung clearly and leartily by the immense congregation, led by the Blue Ribbon Choir. Then Mrs. Pearson prayed, md the reading of a Psalm was undertaken by Mrs. Massingberd, of Massingberd Hall, Grimsby. rhis lady, as most of my readers are aware, has nought all the public-houses within ten miles of ler home, and has converted them into coffee aiverns, reading-rooms, and houses for the poor. Mrs. Massingberd is also the pioneer of ;he Ladies' Liberal Club. Miss Morfydd Wil- iams sang very sweetly Light and Darkness." A Happy Land" was vendsred by all present while baskets were sent round for the collection )f "all one could afford to give." Having mnounced tMe, future meetings, Lady Henry Somerset engaged in a short earnest prayer, and then, with even greater pathos than heretofore, in a voice sweet, jlear, and sympathetic, she held spell-bound bhat vast assembly while she addressed to them nrith many a flowery simile her own earnest convictions of woman's work and woman's power. As the monster gathering dispersed ladies pleaded hard at all the exits with each adividual as he or she passed to sign the pledge. A Welsh Authoress and Our Black List." MRS. HUGHES (Gwyneth Vaughan). Mrs. Hughes, one of the organisers of the British Temperance Women's Association, is the "Gwyneth Vaughan" of the Welsh and other newspapers. This lady, who is at Cardiff at the present time attending the temperance con- ference, was seen by Gwen on Saturday and interviewed. Gwen writes With your foot upon your native soil,' Mrs. Hughes," I begin persuasively, I think we ought to have a chat together." "Please don't interview me," retorted the vivacious lady, unless, indeed, you'll come and lunch with me, for 1 am so busily engaged just now organising for the B.W.T.A. that my only spare minutes are the feeding hours." Tying my bonnet-strings I accept her invita- tion, and half an hour later "across the mahogany" in strong, pleasant tones Mrs. Hughes takes up the broken thread of conver- sation. I was born about three miles from Harlech Castle, in Merionethshire, North Wales, My father, Mr. Bennet Jones, was a staunch tee- totaler, and among my very first impressions is that one great beautiful article of faith-total abstinence. As a child I belonged to and shone as a star in the Band of Hope, and my father, who was a broad-minded, intelligent teetotaler that any man would proudly shake by the hand, inculcated daily this one idea, total abstinence." 1. And your husband P" Oh yes, I married Dr. John Hughes, of Clwtybont, Caernarvonshire, and we im- mediately took up our residence in London, where we remained for about twelve years, until, in fact. my husband's health broke down, and country air becoming essential for him, we removed to Treherbert." Was it hero you commenced to lecture for the temperance cause ?" I inquire becoming deeply interested. Yes, the drunkenness in the Rhondda Valley went to my heart. In quiet woman's way at first I endeavoured to alleviate the sufferings it caused. I visited the folks, I talked to them, I pointed out the advantage of a wholesome life, the evil and misery of disorderly and drunken ways. But the drunkenness went on, and the first time I attempted to speak in public was at a temperance meeting held in the English Wes- leyan Chapel in Treherbert. The little place was crowded to overflowing." Did you feel very nervous? I inquired. No, no, not a. bit. I was carried away by my subject—a life-long one with me, remember- and without hindrance or hesitation my words flowed on to the end. Then, so successful had I been that I was requested by the South Wales and Monmouthshire Association to speak at many places in South Wales." And when ^id you commence to write P" I can hardly say, because I have all along written odds and ends, short stories, newspaper articles, sometimes accepted, somt Gimes te- jected. But these are ropes you, too, have pulled." You have written for dear old Cardiff, have you not P" I'was editor," replied Mrs. Hughes, her merry face dimpling all over with smites, of the Welsh Weekly, published in Cardiff, during the whole of its short existence, dating from January 8, 1892, to August 12, 1892." You are, I believe, the only bilingual—as the advertisements in the Western Mail put it-lady of the B.W.T.A. ?" I asked. That is true; I can chatter away in Welsh or in English, so that I am very useful here. But I love London. There is such enthusiasm in great mass meetings, such pleasure in bringing forward questions of vital importance to my dear, dear Wales. I shall never forget speaking at the demonstration in Hyde Park on the 10th of June." When was it you delivered that speech for Wales in which you spoke of the position taken up by the Western Mail in regard to the Sunday Closing question as similar to tha.t of Hainan of old, who so diligently prepared the rope with his own hands which eventually hanged him F Let me," said Mrs. Hughes, gathering np her coffee cup and still laughing, draw a little nearer, out of range of throwing distance. I don't want missiles at my head. And "— iuraelf baaide ma and ..laKjraj? fees. Express Cartoon. ■ a&ai. -7 How Happy Could I be with Either were t'other Dear Charmer Away. I voice, she continued—"I was never less inclined to quarrel with the Western Mail." And why, may I ask?" I inquired somewhat abruptly, determined not to be coaxed over by that amiable trait, not altogether peculiar to the Welsh, of loving, to please. You know, I am very downright and straight- forward-bound to say exactly what I think And though I am delighted with the Sunday Closing Act for Wales, with the black list' before my eyes I am bound to confess that there is something very wrong somewhere as regards Cardiff itself." You think with us," I suggest, "that Cardiff should be exempted from the Act and permitted to open her hotels after church hours on Sunday, in preference to the degrading custom of driving many of her sons and daughters to frequent shebeens in search of the glass of beer which they look upon as their right." Open the hotels cried Mrs. Hughes, rising from her seat in horror, No, no, no The one ruling principle of my life is total abstinence Drink must be swept away. But the Sunday Closing Act in Cardiff has certainly not swept drink away." Then, when you drew your similitude between the Western Mail and Haman at the annual meeting oftheB.W.T.A. in the Memorial- hall you did not anticipate this difficulty ? "Indeed, no; I find from the police returns that shebeening has greatly increased in Cardiff since the phasing of the Sunday Closing Act." What course will you, then, pursue when you speak on Monday upon this very subject, Is Sunday Closing a Failure "I shall point out the existent evil of shebeens, and endeavour to.raise a. discussion as to the best and speediest mode to be adopted for their suppression." Conferences of the Delegates The delegates (with Lady Henry Somerset at their head) who are at present on a visit to Cardiff in connection with the National British Women's Temperance Asso- ciation, a comparatively new institution which already possesses nearly 350,000 members all over the country, held a business con- ference on Saturday morning at Charles- street Congregational Schoolroom, which was largely attended. The proceedings, which were presided over by Lady Henry Somerset, and were conducted in private, were continued in the afternoon, at the close of which the delegates partook of tea in the schoolroom. In the evening there was a large public meeting at Wood-street Congregational Chapel. The platform had been pleasingly decorated with plants, flowers, &c., and the Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. F. Proud, rendered selections of temperance music, both in English and Welsh. Around the interior. of the building were prominently displayed the names of such social and temperance reformers as AT THE WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE MEETING, CARDIFF. A very Strong Advocate of Woman's Temperance. Lady Henry Somerset, Frances Willard, Caine, Farrer, Wilberforce, Corys, Lawson, &c. surmounted with the inscription of "Wales: Welcome," the arrangements having been carried out under the direction of Councillor David Shepherd, president of the Cardiff Total Abstinence and Prohibition Society. The members of the choir wore the medals they won at the Crystal Palace recently. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Cory, J.P., who was supported by Lady Henry Somerset, her ladyship being enthusiastically applauded on entering. There were also on the platform the members of the execu- tive committee of the association. The Rev. John Evans (" Eglwybach ") having opened the proceedings by prayer, The Chairman, in the course of an address, said he felt confident he echoed the feelings of that vast assembly when he said that that was no ordinary occasion in the history of Cardiff. They heartily welcomed to their midst Lady Henry Somer- set and the other representatives of the National British Women's Temperance Asso- ciation. (Cheers.) He considered the frreat town' of Cardiff had been highly privileged 'ty such visit, and lie hoped it would have the effect of welding together and giving new life to the temperance organisations of the district. (Applause.) He was glad, therefore, that the women of this country had affiliated themselves with the women of America in ordjer to encounter the evil of strong drink. It ippea-red to him that women were destined to become the saviours of the world in this respect. (Cheers.) This association had been in the furnace for some time on account of its forward policy—it had been strongly criticised and condemned—but it had come forth more pure and bright than ever. (Applause.) Referring to Lady Henry Somerset, he stated thnl she had dedicated her life to the great 'H\rk of promoting temperance work in the country, and, by her noble self-sacrifice and d<>v<!t!on. she had laid the foundation of the accomplishment of a great and heave i-sent mission. (Applause.) He felt all present greatly regretted the absence of Miss Frances Willard, whom he might 'describe as Lady Henry Somerset's other self. (Applause.) Miss Willard, the founder of the World's Women's Christian Temperance Union, was now on a bed of sickness1, but he hoped she would soon be restored to health agaiv (Applause.) Refer- ring to the forward policy of the two great temperance orra-nRiatio—, me pievail- ina.. onasL .pi iha counted u-uafc be fousht alike at the ballot-box, at the brewster sessions, and other places where the evils i presented themselves. (Applause.) The brewers were organising themselves on a very I large and powerful scale, and it was the duty I of the temperance party to organise accord- ingly. The brewers' organisation was becoming a great political factor, and they must fight them from every available point. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Lewis Williams, J.P., in the ab- sence through indisposition of Mr. E. R. Moxey, J.P., welcomed on behalf of all the temperance organisations in Cardiff the ladies who were now honouring the town with their presence. He was very glad that splendid temperance work was already being done by women in this direction, and he was also glad that a lady—one of the upper classes-like Lady Henry Somerset had taken thtf initiative in so great and so important a work. (Applause.) He deeply regretted the absence of Miss Willard, whom he regarded as one of the queens and em- presses of the world in America. (Cheers.) Mrs. M'Laren, returning thanks on behalf of England for the expressions of welcome extended to them, said that she had worked amongst the Welsh Liberal women for some time past, and she was almost inclined to consider herself a Welshwoman. (Cheers.) Mrs. M'Kinnon, of Dumfries, acknowledging the compliment' on behalf of Scotland, after making a happy reference to her birthplace (Bute), said she had a peculiar right to address a Cardiff audience in such auspicious circumstances. She hoped the Welsh, Irish, Scotch, and English women would link them- selves together in a strong association, and thus oombinc to eradicate the mischief which had been tho outgrowth ct agos iu thair 2ai;d. Concluding, Mrs. M'Kinnon trusted that ere long Scotland also would have a Bill in- troduced giving the power of local veto to its people. (Cheers.) Mrs. Dr. Hughes, from Merioneth, also re- turned thanks on behalf of the Principality to the people of the Welsh Metropolis, and said Wales, undoubtedly, was making pro- gress. There was a time when Wales was described by their neighbours from the other side of Offa's Dyke as "Poor little Wales." Since then they had made a little progress. Now they were called Gallant little Wales." She would not be satisfied. however, until her people could be described as Sober little Wales." (Loud applause.) Councillor D. Shepherd, president of the Cardiff Temperance and Prohibition Associa- tion, announced that temperance meetings had been held at that chapel every Saturday even- ing for the last fourteen years, and they regularly had the co-operation of the Blue Ribbon Choir. (Cheers.) A most interesting incident took place at this stage, viz., the presentation to Lady Henry Somerset, as president of the associa- tion, of numerous handsome floral tributes ot appreciation and welcome from th* various temperance organisations in the town and dis- trict. The bouquets were presented as fol- lows:—Cardiff Temperance and Prohibition Association by Miss Florrie Shepherd, daugh- ter of the president; Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir, by Miss Florrie Proud, daughter of the conductor; Sons of Temperance. by Miss Elsie Berwick; I.O.G.T., by Miss M'Eachran Car- diff and District Band of Hope Union, by Miss Lily Berry; the Rechabites, by Miss Louise Jenkins; a few friends of the Diocesan Church of England Temperance Society, by Miss Sybil Howe, friends of the Church of Eng- land Temperance Society, by Master Teddie Brett; Young Women's Christian Associa- tion, by Miss Merrick; the Sailors Rest, by Master Jordan Richardsou; the Society of Friendless Girls; the Cardiff Police Tempe- rance Union, by Sergeant Damm Young Men's Christian Temperance Association, by Master Gilman Railway Men's Temperance Associa- tion, by Mr. Godwin; Cardiff Shoeblack Brigade, by Master Charles French; Postal Messengers, by Master Cliown Presbyterian Temperance Association, by Miss Violet Robin- son, and the Temperance Workers of Wales, by Miss Ethel Page (who was attired in the old national costume). Lady Henry Somerset next rose to address the large audience. Her laavship, who was greeted with tremendous applause, spoke with emotion. She had received, she said, a magnificent reception at the hands of grand Wales. She had heard and known of Wales as the land of song, but that evening she had rbsewered, to her very agreeable astonishment, that it was also a land of flowers.. (Cheers.) The reception they had received, and the lovely floral tributes handed to them. showed that the people of Cardiff felt with them in the cause they had so dearly at heart, and had called out feelings of tenderness, sym- pathy, loyalty, and devotion which, although she had always regarded Wales as one of the leaders in the work of temperance, had placed the Principality in the very forefront of the battle m her affections. (Cheers.) vLady Somerset then addressed a few remarks of encouragement to each temperance organisa- tion in Cardiff. They had, she said, in the children who had presented the flowers, beau- tiful promise of becoming messengers of tem- perance in the land. (Applause.) Lady Henry, dealing with the temperance societies, said she had the privilege to belong to the Good Templars and the Order of Rechabites. and she cordially approved of every friendly society which had opened its doors to women on an equality with men. (Applause.) Alluding to the Cardiff Police Temperance Union, her ladyship said she regarded the association of the police in temperance matters as one of the most hopeful signs that they had the sympathy and co-operation of the police Wilh them. (Cheers.) The railway men, also, tliey must admire, in the same direction. In like manner they owed a debt of personal gratitude to the postal messengers; and the reciprocities which had been presented that evening would help the British Women's Temperance Associa- tion to think dearly of the poor tads who formed the Shoeblack Brigade, as well as the various temperance associations which had come togt-her to do honour to the visitors that evening. Lady Henry then went on to describe the work of the general association, and said it was necessary to make their line of action a comprehensive one. because of the fact that the great drink curse was like the Upas tree, shedding forth its poisonous branches in all parts of the earth. Her ladyship paid a. tribute to the good services rendered by the old com- rade of the association, the late Mrs. Nance, of Penarth, said she was pleased to announce that the temperance mission, which they had been the means of forming, already had branches in no less than 44 Querent countries in the world, so that wherever they went they found women bound together in holy fellowship for good. (Cheers.) Making feel- ing reference to the illness of 11"1' friehd and "*5. Trances Willard, of America, Lady Henry ha.Î.d that for years Miss Willatd. had devoted herself to tfye cause of temperance, sparing nothing, but pouring out her heart for the good of the world. She (Lady Somerset), would convey the greetings ,ts, of that vast assembly to Miss Willard, and trusted she would soon be restored to health. (Applause.) Women, added her ladyship, exercised a great influence for good over'tne country in music and other circles, and she hoped they would now take their rightful place in promoting the great and holy cause of temperance as well. (Loud and continued applause.) The anthem Harvest Home and the chorus Hail. Columbia having been ren- dered by the choir, the Chairman closed the proceedings by pronouncing the Benediction. SUNDAY SERVICES, At many of the Nonconformist chapels and mission-rooms in Cardiff and district special evangelistic services were conducted on Sunday evening by ladies attending t&e conference of the British Women's Temperance Association. At Wood-street Chapel there was a crowded congregation, the service being conducted by Mrs. R. Pearsall Smith, of London. Mrs. Benjamin Lamb, also of London, gave an address at the Police Institute to constables and their families. Owing, however, to the exigencies of duty, there was only a small attendance of policemen. Mrs. Dr. Hughes officiated at the Cathays Bible Christian Chapel, and Miss M. C. Gorham at the Charles-street Congregational Church. Other services were conducted at Star-street Congregational Church by Mrs. J. L. Aukland, London at the Friends' Meeting-house by Mi fPhillips, Tottenham at the Canton Wesleyan Chapel by Mrs. Pearson, Nottingham at the Clive-road Mission-hall by Mis. 33. L. Miissino-berd, 'G-rimsby; at il-.o Grangetown-hall by Mrs. Bailhacbe, London; and at the Salvation Army-hall by Mrs. Fletcher, London. Mrs. J. D. M'Kinnon officiated at the Roath Bible Christian Chapel, and Miss Bessie Gordon, of Chicago, at the Penarth (Arcot-street) Wcslevan Church. At the Canton Primitive Methodist Chapel Mrs. Inglis, of Barry, conducted the service, and Miss Hood, of London, was engaged at the Cathays Primitive Methodist Chapel. At the Bute-street Sailors' Rest a special service was held, at which Miss Shilston, LL.A., officiated. The Rev. J. D. Waiters, who preached at the Park-hall. Cardiff, on Sunday evening, said in the course of an address, that the failure of the Sunday Closing measure, in so far as it was a failure, was due to the un- scrupulommess of the rich brewery companies. UNITED SERVICE IN THE PARK-HALL. The principal service on Sunday in connection with the temperance gathering was a united gathering in the Park-hall, which was decorated, over which Lady Henry Somerset presided. The building was filled to its utmost capacity. The members of the Blue Ribbon Choir were assembled on the platform, and rendered special and appropriate anthems, hymns, and solos. Lady Henry Somerset was supported by a number of local lay supporters of the temperance move- ment. Her ladyship conducted the service, and delivered a lengthy address, the theme of which was temperance, the duty of professing Christians, and the position women did and ought to occtipy in social and temperance work. As her ladyship, with sweet and persuasive voice and charming manner, emphasised by many a»ecrtotal word sketches and reminiscences the pressing and absolute necessity for such prac- tical Christianity as she had outlined, the crowded audience listened most attentively. CANON THOMPSON ON THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION. THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH. LOCAL ILLUSTRATIONS. At St. John's Church; Cardiff, on Sunday night the vicar (the Rev. Ca.non Thompson) delivered a powerful discourse on the temperance question and the duty of the Church and of Churchmen. He could understand, he said, that when the Church, through one or other of her ministers, seemed to deal a little hardly with landlords, brewers, and retail traders, certain offence should be given but was there a man--he would not say a Church- man or a CbristÜm-with a feeling heart, or with any desire to do good, who was not thank- ful the Church was dealing with such a question? They were confronted with vested interests all but omnipotent. The trade was recognised, and rightly recognised, by the Legislature; it had its legitimate side, but he thought no one, not even the strongest advocate of unchecked liberty and freedom in the trade of a. licensed victualler, would for a moment deny that terrible evils inevitably followed in its train. As he pointed out last Sunday, within 200 yards of that place there were no fewer than 23 public-houses. Was that not a startling fact r Yet he did not think it was the worst feature. The multiplicity of drinking places within the old streets of the town was a fact which must strike anyone with something like dismay as he took his walls through High-street, St. Mary-street, and the Hayes, Bute-road, along St. John's-square. and the upper part of Queen-street. Was it to be wondered at that men and women with a serious and earnest pur- pose in life banded themselves together to re- sist these encroachments on the brewer's side of the question ? He wished to say that the publi- can who conducted his house well, who did not force the drink, but tried to bring his conscience into his exceedingly difficult and perilous trade, worked on the side of temperance. It was plain they had a special and particular duty. First, everyone shor: 1,1 be a total or partial abstainer. Next they shtmld. by all lawful means, resist the encroachments of a trade which must be more or less injurious nnless regulated and controlled. It was for these .'easons he went into the police- court and did all he could—as he would again, if spt.red-to take way the licence of the Heath Hotel, opposite the barrack gates, in Crwys- road. If the application had been to put a licensed house on another part of the estate- w. his. views ana principles-he could not bsrve resisted it, because he for one did not suppose they would ever be able, nor did he wish, to suppress the trade altogether. But here was a case in which a drinking-nouse was placed close to 'the barrack gates, with its doors open for the soldiers as they came in from town at night: and this, it seemed to him, was an instance in which the community was called upon to do its very best to prevent such a scandal—he did not hesitate te call it a scandal—being continued. In conclusion, he urged them to educate public opinion to a, higher standard. TO.NIGHT'S MEETING. The first meeting of the series now being1 held in Cardiff will be held this (Monday) evening at the Park-hall. Lady Henry Somerset will preside, and the speakers include Mrs.Wynford Philipps, Mrs. Massingberd, Mrs. Eva, M'Laren, and Miss Florence Balgarnie. A large part of the hall will be free, but tickets for reserved seats may be bought at the doors. It has been found necessary to commence the meeting to-night at seven o'el#fck prompt, not 7.30 as before announced. Lady Henry S«mer- etwill be the firs saeaJut. Raws &naa

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=l,- With a Spice of Lemotr o SOME <CRmC!SMS OF THE FOOTBALL CONTESTS. Welsh Athlete" Writes Pungent ant Vigorous Paragrahhs There is no question how about CoopeOt secession from the Newport ranks. He has had a conditional transfer from the Yorkshire committee, and both Arthur Gould and Grahaas say there will be no objection on the pa.rt ol the Newport Club. If a man goes away to better his position, and as a mere secondary circumstance plays football with a club in the town to which he migrates, all well and good but we can't shut our eyes to the palpable fact that the Yorkshire and Lan- cashire Clubs are poaching with almost open effrontery in South Wales, and the duty which, it seems to me, is cast upon Newport and the Welsh Union to demand the fullest inquiry. They should do it on principle, without regard to the value of the service which a particular player may be able to render to one club or another. Coming as this does immediately after Wild- ing's do arture for the North it opens a wide door, one, in fact. that will not be closed in a hurry. We may rest assured that this is simply a move on the part of the Northerners towards that professionalism which they clearly intend to adopt. And what does this mean to Welsh football P Simply that Wales will be exploited in exactly the same manner that Scotland has been for association players. The North will be able to openly offer terms to our players, and we may expect that the inducement held out will cause our men to leave us. That will mean the decay of Welsh football. I would urge upon the Welsh Union the great significance attached to this latest development of the question, and point out to them how important it is that immediate steps should be taken to do what is possible to stop the evil, and prevent further drains upon our resources. ? # Form worked out fairly consistent in Satur- day's matches. True, there were exceptions as there always are in sport, but taken all round the results were pretty fair indications of the merits of the respective teams. Cardiff won. easily enough on the park. Their victory may be attributed to a magnificent lot of backs, who exhibited wonderful combina.tion and trickiness. All-round the team give every indication that they will hold the premier place in Welsh foot- ball. It is a question if they might not with advantage put a little more weight into the scrum. Anyhow, one or two of Saturday's eight will have to work harder when they meet Newport or the big English organisations, or their grand quartette will be of no use to them, because they will not be able to get the bail. The District Fifteen were a lot of rough diamonds. There was individual cleverness and plenty of hard workers, but they were, collectively, all at sea. One man would do a. good bit of work another would spoil it. For- ward they more hold their own in the tight packs, and Cardiff might with advantage f take a leaf out of their books in wheeling. What they want is to weed out two or three of the weak ones, fill the places with good men, and then get plenty of practice together. That be matipsred i y «« of Wet' •r-day matches. One thing the match proved, and that was, the blue and blacks need not look beyond the district for any recruits. There are plenty of good ones there. A member of the Cardiff Club, after hearing that the second string had been beaten by Bridgend, said That wouldn't have happened if the District Fifteen had been our second team." He was not far from being right. c ::J • *• Swansea's display at Penarth was disappoint- y ing—extremely so. All round they had the worst of the game, and if the Penarth backs had not missed so many opportunities the all whites would have had to retire defeated. I am afraid the all whites are going down hill. I fancied as much last week when they did so badly against the Cardiff 'Quins. So far as the backs are con- cerned it is a two-man team—Bancroft and Thorogood. Two men can't win matches, how- ever, and the sooner" Mr. Bryant gets the Brothers James back and Mills gets out of the doctor's bands the better it will be for the repu- tation of the St. Helen's Club. Y Apropos of the Jameses, the Westerners will r find it hard to undo the professional verdict of the English Union. They have been trying, but from what I hear the application has been refused. That's bad luck. But the Westerners made the cake, so I suppose they have got to eat it. It wants some digestion, apparently. Newport did without Cooper all right on Satur- day. James, the new man, did very well on the wing. Like Cooper, he hails from Aber- gavenny. He plays a nice game, but is hardly considered fast enough for a wing. If the black and amber can find a sprinter, the new man may go into the centre with Gould. The first fifteen minutes' play at Newport reminded one forcibly of the olden days, when nine forwards, with plenty of dash and devil, were expected to do all the scoring. Newport had their hands full to keep the visitors out during the earlier stages. After that the Cheshire men went to pieces. Then the skill of the home back line came into play, and it was a case of the cat amongst the pigeons with a vengeance. The back contingent of the U^ksiders will be as strong- as ever this year. The forwards, how- ever, no not appear to give such satisfaction. The absence of Graham and Hannen is evidently making a difference. In the scrimmage Hannen was the cleverest man the Usksiders had. Graham used to manoeuvre the pack cleverly. With this pair away the forwards are at present like a ship without a rudder. Harry Day is back, I am glad to see. ## What can point my remarks of Saturday r( the Llanelly Club more than the statement thai t the attendance at Stradev Park was poor owing to greater attractions being provided by the Brynymor and Seaside Stars match. The Llanellyites must be blind if they cannot see whither their internal stife is leading them. They have got a crisis of a peculiarly viru- lent character. The players have got out c4 hand a bit, and the oommitted have the tripit job before them of purging the combination of g rebellious spirit, making an honourable peac4 with the junior clubs, and getting out of debt. Sufficient for the season is the evil thereof. if< Pontypridd did noi have any trouble in settling Mountain Ash. But what about their near and dea.r neighbours, Penygraig, who had to succumb to Pontyaioile ? Apparently, them is not g'eing to bo any great fight for the champion- ship of the Rhondda this year 'j!> Neath had a decisive victory over Poittardstwe. The latter is a smart second-rate organisation, and for the Neathites to beat them by a goal and six tries to nil suggests that Cardiff will not have all tlier- own way to-day when they visit the western town. From ail accounts Neath are very strong forward, and the two county halves have improved since last year. Having in mind what the Neathites did with Cardiff in the opening match last year, I would advise the blue and blacks not to hold them too cheap. Momston and Aberavon had 'it mi ••hip struggle. I thought it was big odds on the Morristwn lads, and the Afonites may he com- plimented on doing a smart performance in drawing with them. Mr. Butler's lad» are fairly strong forward, and. recognising that they had no chance against the formidable back line of the MorristoriSSs, theydireetedvJl their energies to a forward game. From 0, spec- tator's point of view this style of play is not te be admired, but then i-li- A,foitites may say the; played to wrt. Just so. Perhaps,.under the;, circumstances, their patrons will have to forgivf them. I have ita«l a strong letter from some prenii nent members of the Canjiff 'As3ociatiop Foot ball Club. They take •exoeption to wiiii t;iey term the inaccurate and egotistical remaVh.» rhat appear in our coiitempoi-ry'F; football v.' fm. in which a writer points out -that he, awl be alone, is rcepou>;bie for bringing the approaching jrtb 11, SorJ h match in thecours" of a long letter, my con v deny, and point out that arrange; actually pending sornc ihres month writer in qnfestion -c-.e-v anything .v. 1 l¡¡¡w.tt.Aoo "l .• J*