Evening Express

WHAT'S HER NAME ? Lifeboat has Gone to a Big Ship Ashore off Holyhead. The Press Association Holyhead correspon- dent telegraphs:—About six o'clock on. Fri- day morning a. mounted messenger brought information to the Holyhead Coastguard Sta- tion that a large ship was ashore on the coast near Port Griffith in a fog. The life-saving apparatus crew were at onoe mustered, and left to render assistance in landing the crew.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Interesting Gossip of Well-known People and Things. Miss Frances Willajd, the well-known tem- perance reformer, is' seriously ill at Cincin- nati, United States, from the effects of a cold. The infant Prince Edward of York will remain a.t St. James's Palace for the next two or three weeks, in consequence of the preva- lence of measles at Sandringham. The "Pall Mall Gazette" remarks that matrons will be interested in the fact that the youn Prince is being' brought up entirely cm the bottle, the Duchess of York having a strong objec- tion to a wet nurse. Mr. Albert Grey, who succeeds to Earl Grev's title, is 43 years of age, and married in 1871 a daughter of eth late Mr. R. S. Holford, of Westonbirt, Tetbury. A nephew of the deceased earl, his father, General the Hon. Charles Grey, was private secretary to the Queen and Prince Consort. In 1R73 the new- earl tied with Mr. Ridley in a by-election for South Cumberland, and, declining a scrutiny, Wa." unseated. The electric light was for the first time u-sed on Wednesday cyening in the Prima Minister's official residence in Downing-street. The Cabinet) chamber, private secretaries' rooms, and the Premier's room, as well as the- large hall and waiting-rooms, were bril- liantly lighted, the installation being ijiost SUtxaiiSsfuJ*

"EXPRESS" "SANTA CLAUS" FUND Christmas Cheer for the Children, HELP WANTED FROM ALL What Are You Going to Do to Aid Our Scheme for Feeding and Clothing the Waifs of Cardiff Streets. "Santa Claus" opens business to-day with a substantial addition to the subscription list. Several kind friends have generously responded to our appeal; their names will be found below —we thank each and all from our heart. Every pe.i-ny contributed enables us to consolidate our plans for giving the poor waifs of Cardiff a Christmas treat worthy of the name, one that shall be in advance of that of 1893. Already we have to "Santa Clause" credit a sum of between £ 50 and B60. Our subscrip- tion list last year reached £ 120. We are therefore, early in October, almost half-way to the goal of 1893. But we want our friends a-Ot to rest satisfied with reaching itli-t goal, but to strive to surpass it let the motto of each be, "Altiora peto." In looking over our list, the names of many good and tried friends appear, without whose aid our last "Santi Claus" would not have attained such success. The names of other friends appear for the first time, and scores and hundreds yet remain who have not come forward. We earnestly and cordially invite every kind and charitable reader to assist Miss Laseelles Carr in her labour of love. There are many directions in which assistance can be rendered. Look, for instance, at our list below. Some are lending sewing machines, some giving yarn, others promising cake by the huudredweight, and buns by the hundred. Gifts of money, again, are most acceptable, and ladies, too, can aid us with their lissom and nimble fingers. Our collecting boxes, too, invite attention. Come, then, one and all, and support our "Santa Claus!" VALUED HELP. Here is a kind word from a very old and tried friend: — Theatre Royal, Cardiff, October 10, 1894. Dear "Santa Claus,"—I enclose you cheque for one guinea from Mrs. Fletcher and myself for "Santa Claus," wishing every success to the good cause. Yours most sincerely, EDWARD FLETCHER. Mr. W. E. Creed, 68, Tudor-road, says: Madam,—I should be glad to receive a box and assist in collecting w hat little I eau towards the above excellt nt fund, which deserves every possible en- couragement. Yours respectfully, W. E. 'CREED. A lady writes — Dear Miss Carr,—I am exceedingly uleased to know that you have this year taken up the good work your sister commenced in 1893. I trust that each of last year's members will do her best to make this year's "Santa Claus" scheme as great a success as it was last year. SUBSCRIPTION LIST. £ s. d. Balance from last year. 9 5 11 Mrs. Dawnay, Tudor-road, Cardiff. 5 5 0 Proprietors cf "Evening Express" 5 0 0 Mrs. Jackson, Birohwond Grange, Colonel J. Gaskell, Boverton House, Cow- bridge 2 2 0 Councillor Morgan Morgan, Cardiff 110 Mr. J. E. Gunn, Tredelerch 1 1 0 Mr. J. Allen, Park-place, Cardiff. 110 Councillor S. A. Brain, Penarth" 1 1 0 niiciilor Sliackell, Newport-road, Cardiff.. 110 Mr J. Weaver, Penarth 1 1 0 Mr. J. H. Jones, Penarth 1 1 0 Mr. James Price, Tudor Hotel, Cardiff. 110 Mr. Solomon Andrews, Cardiff 1 J. 0 Alderman P. W. Carey, Cardiff 1 1 0 Mr. H Budgen, Cardiff 1 1 0 Blaiberg's Arcade (near Gasworks), Cardiff.. 110 Councillor T. Andrmvs, Cardiff 110 Councillor Joseph Uainsdal^ Cardiff 110 Councillor C. E. Waring, Cardiff 110 Councillor Trounce, Mayor of Cardiff. 110 Mr. H. Cousins, Penarth 1 1 n C.H.M. 110 Mr. Clifford J. Cory, Vaindre Hall 1 1 0 Mr. Ivor Vachell, Cardiff 1 1 0 Messrs. Thackeray and Co., Cardiff 1 1 0 Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, Theatre Royal, Cardiff 1 1 0 Mr. Alfred Stevens, Penhill on 0 M. L. H 0 10 6 Major Thornley, Penarth 010 6 Mr. D. Morgan, Penarth 0 10 6 Councillor William Lewis, Cardiff 0 10 6 Mr Edwin Seward, Cardiff 0 10 6 J- H 0 10 6 Mrs. Arthur'Mee, Cardiff 0 10 6 Messrs. Stranaghan and Stepliens, Cai-Ctiff.. 10 6 "Morien" 0 10 0 Mr. E. Dobbin, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 0 10 0 Mr. F. C. Lloyd, Penarth D 10 0 Dr. Walford, Cathedral-road, Cardiff 0 5 0 Councillor James Tucker. Cardiff 0 5 0 Mr. J. H. Jones, Cardiff 0 5 0 L. Austin, Cardiff. 050 Miss E. Anthony (domestic servant) Cardiff 0 2 5 Mr. R. W. Stuart. Cardiff 0 2 6 Mr. F. Case, Cardiff 0 2 f, SUMMARY OF OTHER PROMISES. Messrs. Walkey, Thomas, and Co., Cardiff, supply the prize bags gratis. "Morien," 100 buns. The Scotia Restaurant, Duke-street, Cardiff, 700 buns. Mr. Stevens, The Dorothy, Cardiff, 600 buns. Messrs. Singer and Co., loan of sewing machines. Messrs. Wheeler.and Wilson, loan of sewing machines. Mr. A. W. Spencer, Cardiff, present of yarn and loan of Bradbury sewing-machines. Messrs. David Jones and Co., 1 cwt. of cake. The fallowing take boxes or oth&rwise assist in collecting:—Miss Morgan (2), Miss Potter, Miss Collings, and Miss Heitzma.n, Roya] Hotel, Cardiff; Mr. Fletcher, Theatre Royal, Cardiff (2); Mr. Hobbs, Royal Vaults, Cardiff; "Satanella," at Madame D'Arc's, Cardiff; Mr. Watkins, at Messrs. Howell's, Cardiff; Mrs. Barry, The Imperial, Cardiff 1; Miss Perrin, Alexandra Hotel, Cardiff; Mr. R. W. Evans, Tennis Court Hotel (Nell's). Cardiff; Mr. Fra.nk Brooks, Philharmonic Restaurant, Car- diff; Mr. W. E. Creed, 68, Tudor-road, Car- diff. AWARDS FOR WORKERS. Although there, is a good old proverb which tells us that well doing is its own reward, and though we are certain that none of our workers desire aught other than the comfort and happiness of the little people who are to be the recipients of our "Santa Claus" bounties, it giye.3 us great pleasure to be able to announce the following awards, which will, we doubt not, enhance the interest that the "Santa. Claus" collectors already feel in their good work. The awards are as fol- low:- 1. Costume, of the value of £4 4S. (colour and material to be selected by the winner), to the lady engaged in a. hotel or other place of business who shall collect the most money for the "Santa Ulaud" Fund—made and sup- plied by Messrs. Sharpley and Pritchard, Queen-street, Cardiff. 2. Lady's Jacket, of the value of £ 2 2s., to the lady who collects the second highest amount—made and supplied by Messrs. Mor- ton and Co., Queen-street. 3. Hat, of the value of 12s. 6d., to the lady who collects the third largest amount—made and supplied at Regent House, 4, Duke-street, Cardiff. SPECIAL NOTICE. Ladies and others who are ro kindly assist- ing our "Santa Claus" are requested to note that, yielding to the urgent request of many friends of the movement, we have decided, after some consideration, to reverse our deci- sion not to hold any Dorcas meetings this year. The chief difficulty has been the lack 3 of accommodation, but we have succeeded in j making arrangements whereby the employes' dining hall at Messrs. Walkey, Thomas, and Co.'s premises, Tudor-road, will be available on Wednesday afternoons. The dining-room is both comfortable aVid commo- dious, and we cordia.lly invite friends and helpers to meet there on Wednesdays— they may be sure of a. warm reception- Will friends please note that collecting boxes are now available, and will be thankfully distri- buted on application. All donations, offers of work, and suggestions should be made or sent to "Santa Claus" Office, 15, Tudor-road, Cardiff.

On Wednesday evening a. well attended meeting of shop assistants was held at the Guild- hall, Neath. Mr. Isaac Evans, U.U., presided, and Mr. James Macpherson, of London, general secretary of the National Union of Shop Assis- tants, Warehousemen, and Clerks, wae the principal speaker. It was unanimously decided to form a branch of the Union at Neath, and several assistants at once gave in their naimes as members, j

Local Sport. The last time we saw Moseley in Cardiff was exactly a year ago. On that occasion the Cardiff Club gave the Birmingham men a fairly good "homing," although the Moseley people made a little keener fight of it than was, perhaps, generally expected. Their full back (Byrne) was, to a great extent, the salva- tion of the team, and by his smartness managed to pull his side out of difficulties time after time. The return match at Moseley on January 27 resulted in just as pronounced a victory for Cardiff as in the former match, Moseley being beaten by fourteen points to three. So far this season I have not heard how the Moseley people have been playing. Their team, I believe, has no material change from that. of last year, and although the game ought to be interesting enough, I haven't the least doubt- that Cardiff will win, and that, tuo, very -ea.6]Y. Cardiff's team is practically the same as that which played against Bristol on Satur- day last, and defeated Huddersfield so well on Monday. I hear a. change may be tried by putting Radley Thomas in the centre, Baggs going to his old place on the wing. If this be so, I fancy the committee will find that by this alteration the pair will work better than. they have been already doing. At any rate, the change is well worth a trial. The half-bat>,ks are the usual pair, whilst the for- wards are a full pack, and a,s strong an "eight" as Cardiff could possibly nut on the field. The record of the two matches between the rival teams last year stand as follows:- 011 October 14, a.t Cardiff-score: Cardiff, one goal and three tries (thirteen points) Mose- ley, one goal (five points). On January 27, at Moseley—.score: Cardiff, two goals and 1 two tries (fourteen points); Moseley, one goal (three points). Welsh Athlete.

A SUSPICIOUS DEATH. Alleged Cruelty to an Infant at Loughor. On Saturday last the eighteen-month-old child of Sarah Powell, living next door to the post- office at Loughor, was removed to the Llanelly Union Infirmary, where she died on Wed- nesday. The circumstances surrounding the case were very suspicious, and on Thursday Dr. Sidney J. Roderick, deputy- coroner, held an inquest relative to the death at the board-room of the Union Workhouse.—The first witness was Sylvia Powell, grandmother of the deceased child. The child was illegitimate. The mother was in a situation at the post-office. The child had been ill until some days ago, but she was not a strong' child. The child was fed on plenty of milk and some arrow- root and corn-flour. She had consulted Dr. Jones. Loughor, on Saturday morning. She took the child tø the workhouse because she thought if there was any particular weak- ness something mig'ht be done for her. No one told her to take the child to the workhouse.— The Coroner: Did you know that there was anything wrong with the lungs of the child on Saturday ? Did she have a cough ?—Yes, she had a little cough when I took her to Dr. Jones. Her breath was very quick.—Was the breathing quick the day before?—Yes, it was quick. I rubbed castor oil on her chest when I found that her breathing was not good.— Dr. J. L. Davies, assistant with Dr. Evans, said he found the child in an extremely weak state, and altogether in a very emaciated condi- tion. From the general appearance he came to the conclusion that she suffered from rickets. He was asked the question by Acting-sergeant Evans whether the child was being properly fed and looked after, and he bad replied in the negative. He suggested that he should have the child removed and taken proper care of. The child was removed on the following- day to the Llanelly Union Infirmary. The Coroner You put down the condition of the child solely to starvation?-Quite so; want of proper food and cleanliness. There has been gross neglect in looking after the child. In what state was the house ?—It was in an extremely bad condition, both upstairs and down- stairs. It was absolutely impossible to gain access to the upstairs rooms owing to the accu- mulation of filth, and the downstairs was not much better. The back door was off its hinges. Did you see the beds ?—There was not a bed in the house that could be used. The only thing- approaching a bed was a portion of a feather bed, the feathers having come out and rotted. The stench was abominable. Was there any food near the child ?—I did not see any. nor was my attention drawn to any. Acting-sergeant Evans, stationed at Loughor, said he was present when Dr. Davies saw the child, and the doctor told him that the child ought to be removed. The child was remeved on the following- day, and witness took his report to Swansea, with the result that the superintendent applied for a summons against the mother and an order to remove the child that day, because of the mother's neglect of the child. The summons was granted and served the same day. The mother was detained for a few hours, but was then liberated. Nurse Edwards, attached to the infirmary staff, said she saw the deceased child on Satur- day night. She seemed to be very poorly, and death took place early on Wednesday morning. When brought to the infirmary the child was in a very dirty condition, and its head covered with vermin. At this stage the Coroner said that the case had assumed a very serious aspect. He would not take further evidence that day, but adjourn the inquiry. -r

CARDIFF STEAMER LOST. Foundering of the E. S. Lancaster Off Trevose Head. A Lloyd's Padstow telegram states that the steamer E. S. Lancaster foundered off Trevose Head, Cornwall, on Thursday morning. Part of the crew were landed at "Trevose Head ill their own beat. The lifeboat is searching for the remainder. x A later telegram says :—The missing mem- bers of the crew of the steamship E. B. Lancaster have landed at Padstow in their own boat, after all ineffectual attempt to roach Trevose Head. The vessel was bound from Newhaven for Cardiff. Her masts are visible uixive water. The E. S. Lancaster was a steamer of 294 registered iennnage, and was built at North Shields in 1890, to the order of Messrs. Lan- caster, Speir, and Co., of Cardiff. Inquiries at the Cardiff offices of Messrs. Lancaster, Spier, and Co. with respect to the stranding of the E. S. Lancaster elicited the information that the ill-fated steamer is likely to become a total loss. She was on a voyage from Newhaven to Cardiff, the accident occurring at three on Tuesday morning, when during a dense fog she got ashore off Trevose Head on the Cornish coast, and afterwards, sliding down into deep watei, was completely submerged, her funnel only being in sight. Captain Kelly and the crew of the E. S. Lan- caster, consisting cf thirteen hands, were all safely landed at Trevose, and some of them afterwards proceeded in the ship's boat to Pad- stow. The E. S. Lancaster was engaged in the coasting trade. Her register tonnage was 294 tons, and she was built to the order of Messrs. Lancaster, Spier, and Co. at North Shields in mo.

ON THE WRONG STEAMER. A Telegraphist Gets Carried Across the Atlantic. A young man, nan100 John Corry, was fined 5s. as a stowaway, under peculiar circum- stances, at Glasgow, on Wednesday. He stated that, he was on the staff of the Anglo- American Company at St. John's, Newfound- land, and that several weeks a.go he received instructions to proceed to another post on the American Coast. When the day to sail ar- rived his luggage was sent to the steamer in advance- Subsequently, he parted from his 1 friends, and went on board the steamer, which, as he thought, was to take him to his desETna- tion. He lay down on a couch in the cabin ] and fell asleep, and it was only on awakening un some hours afterwards that he discovered 1 that he had boarded the wrong steamer, and that he was on the Allan liner Siberian, steam- ing fo: the Clyde. With the exception of a few coppers all the money was in his chest t on the other steamer. On board the Siberian ] he was treated as a stowaway, and was handed over to the police on the aiTival of the vessel j at Glasgow. Official cummunications were submitted at the court bearing out the truth ( of Corry's story, and the fine imposed by the magistrate was paid by the Fiscal, Arrange- ( ments are being made by the telegraph com- 1 pny's representative in Glasgow to have the [ unfortunate telegraphist sent back to New- J fovndland- 1 — j

Opening of Parliament. The Council to be held on Monday next at Balmoral is for the purpose of the further proro- i gation of Parliament to the middle of December, ( when a further Council will be held te fix a date for the openiog- of the hext session. } (

The Church Congress. THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AT EXETER, The Retirement of the Clergy-Con- fession in the Church—Warning by Dean Lefroy. [sy "-MORIEN."] EXETER, THURSDAY. The meetings of the Congress are con- tinued with unabated vigour. Nine meetings a day, with on an average four subjects thrashed cut at each, beats an ordinary Welsh Nonconformist Cymanva! One has listened to so many papers read and so many speeches delivered on all manner of topics that one's mind is inclined to turn upon itself and ask oneself, Where are you ? I have been watch- ing for the introduction of some question relating to the Church in Wales, but that Church, as far as I am aware, has not come at all under consideration. That is, ro doubt, due to one of the following considera- tions That she is well able to take care of herself, and, therefore, that she is in no danger; that the Congress has no time to attend to matters beyond the purview of England alone, or the opinion that the Church of Wales a.s an Establishment is doomed, and that a Church Congress cannot avert it. It appears to me that the apparent indifference to the future of the Church of Wales manifested at this Congress is likely to turn the eyes of those having the future of that Church at heart to other directions for assistance. The Welsh historian cannot but regard Nonconformist bodies as the off- springs of the Ancient Church of Wales. The historian knows, and he will confess it if he be honest, tmit they abandoned the ancient courts of the sanctuary not without a sufficient cause. He will not heed the hard 'expressions uttered by the partisans of the hour on both sides of the question, but his eyes will view the remote past, and will then peer into the future with a view to see whether there can be brought about a re-union of the ecclesiastical forces of all Old Wales. If the apparent isolation of the Church of Wales a.t this Church Congress will have the effect of weaning the Church of Waks from that of England and induce her to look for sympathy and aid among her own mountains, the apparent indifference alluded to will be discovered to ba the best thing that could have happened to her, and give cause to all of us to sing— God moves in a. mysterious way His wonders to perform." I do not know how it is, but it is per- fectly true, I have lost ,sight of all the Welsh clergy I beheld here at the beginning of the proceedings. It is recorded of the escort of the last King of Wales, who accompanied him to London and were lodged at Isling- ton, were so disgusted with the behaviour of Londoners that they left London in bad temper and declared they would not again return there except as conquerors. What has become of Father Jones, St. Mary's, Cardiff, of the Rector of Merthyr, and of the Hector of Coity? Have they shaken the dust of Exeter from their feet in testi- mony of their disgust at the omission of the question of Welsh Disestablishment from the programme of the Church Congress?- Have they crossed the Channel hurriedly, in old British coracles, to Wales to rally all the sons of St. David to the standard carried by the seven bishops to meet St. Augustine under the oaks at Caerlleon-on-Usk in the sixth century? The Church of Waies was than the unalloyed expression of the religious fervour of the entire Cymric nation, and before that Church will be again a.n over- whelming power in the land of Wales it must again occupy a similar position at the head of an entire people, and not merely the Anglican element in that nation. Tlv {"in'veil of Wales was made for the people of Wales, but in our day it is largely a missionary Church to the English immigrants in Wales, who rind there ecclesiastical buildings of the older nation very convenient for their pur- pose, and which they euiov free of expense. Who ever heard of the English people build- ing either church or charoel for the Welsh element in Engla.nd? But in Wales even the Welsh Nonconformists, who worship in the Welsh tongue, contri- bute largely towards maintaining institutions for evangelising the people of Saxondom who sojourn in their midst. All this proves that, wera Welsh Churchmen and Welsh Noncon- formists true to their own national cause, it would not matter a flea-bite whether Wales is neglected or otherwise by the English Church Congress. One of the meetings of the Church Congress has been devoted to the consideration of the "Ethics of Amusements." It turned out ro be an immense attraction to the people of Exeter. The "ethics" were divided into the following hea.ds: -(1) Athletics; (2) field sports (3) theatre and music haIls; ."„ud (4) club life. Sir J. Shelley, Dart., presided. In addition to the general public there was a. very considerable attendance of clergymen, many of them with hair as white as the driven snow. We in Wales have long been taught that whistling on the Sunday of the Gentiles is sinful, but that we can whistle without violating the moral law on the Sabbath of the Old Testament; but that indulging in amusements on any day of the week is per- nicious, and it has been long implied that implanting in the young a tendency or a liking for amusement and athletic exercise is an error in the system of nature. It was quite evident that a similar feeling has long dominated the religious life of Devonshire, for it was with evident hesitation the question was included in the Congress programme, and during the discussion on the subject, introduced by Lord Kinnaird, the venerable clergymen present seemed to feel themselves standing between two horns of a dilemma— between the natural instinct and the prejudice of the so-called purists. An irreverent journalist whispered in my ear they were watching to see how the cat would jump. Certain it is that before the meeting was half over many of the venerables were seen to have thawed from the rigidity which characterised their attitudes during the early part of the meeting. One of the military officers who took part in the deeply inte- resting discussion submitted that what is meant by the expression that man was made after God's own image was that man was a kind of trinity, consisting of soul, spirit, and body; that athletic exercise and amuse- ment constituted really a part of true reli- gion, and that it was the duty of the clergy to guide that part of religion as much as that religious exercise which dealt with the souls of men and women. This view seemed to gain the adherence of such a. worthy as the Archdeacon of Exeter, who delivered a. rattling speech on the subject of cricket, and he admitted that he himself in his younger days had derived benefit in many ways from that pastime. Lord Kinnaird declared that it was their duty, not to save souls only, but the bodies also, and the way to do so was to encourage manly exercises and healthy amusements among the people, and thereby "beat the devil on his own ground." He added it is the genius of Christianity to appropriate everything that was good for body and soul. He alluded to St. Paul's allusions to athletics and the absence of con- demnation in the Apostolic references. It had been said that the man who was good at athletics was good at nothing else. He dis- agreed entirely with that statement, and, by way of controverting it, lie, in the midst of loud applause, referred to Mr. Gladstone's example. The various speakers in favour of athletics, dramatic amusaments, games of football, cycling, and kindred exercises and amuse- ments, carried the meeting with them. In reference to the study of music to the exclu- sion of other pursuits- a remark was made which Wales would do well to take to heart, viz., that too much music has an enervating effect on the individual. If that be correct, we in Wales shall be as nervous a-s oats in the no distant future Already no eistedidfod and no meeting of Sunday Schools proves a success without most of the time being devoted to music and "hollerin' A speaker at Liverpool a short time ago said that Heaven wa.s sometimes described as a. place of incessant siuging, and if that was a correct description of the lJlhce he would prefer going somewhere else. One of the speakers at this Congress meeting begged- religious people to bear in mind that "youth cannot be kept in band- boxes and in cotton wooI." Towards the close of the meeting a youthful-looking English bishop from the coast of Africa deplored that so much had been said at that meeting about English amusements and not a word a! >out the conversion of the heathen. His observation suggested to the mind the old spelling-book lesson, namely, "There is nothing like leather." His episcopal obser- vations proved that the most pious and learned is apt to see the world through the spectacles of his own associations, and that it requires a strong intellect to be able to do otherwise. Another very successful meeting was that oi £ )r. Barnard:^ of dhildaea-jesoiiing London. The gathering, presided over by the Sheriff of Exeter, was held in the theatre, which was crowded to overflowing. There were many clergymen present on the plat- form and in the body of the building. Dr. Barnardo himself was the principal speaker. He is a short, stout gentleman, appearing just past middle age, and with ruddy com- plexion. He is a. born orator. His speech was most telling, and for an hour he swayed the vast audience. Now smiles predomi- nated among his audience, and then the tears flowed fast. His touches while describing the incidents of the work of rescue among the street Arabs of the great Metropolis were the work of a. master hand. One was deeply touched by the speaker's earnest conviction which his words breathed, that he was dping a work pleasing to Almightv God. Dr. Barnardo speaks English without the slightest trace of a foreign accent, as his Italian name might lead one to expect. It was very much in evidence that his splendid work is to him, indeed, a. labour of love. LFROM OUR OWN REPORTERS. EXETER, Thursday. The sittings of the Church Congress were resumed at Exeter this morning. At one section Chancellor Dibdin read a. paper setting forth that the religious good of the people required that there should be means of retiring superannuated and disabled clergy, and with that view the freehold tenure of incumbents ought to be modified. The people would sooner or later find a way of either mending or ending a system which allowed their reasonable wishes to be ignored, and the keeping of their souls to be a marketable property.—Prebendary Crowfoot, in a paper on "Discipline in the Church," said some- thing in favour of the adoption and regula- tion of confession.—Dr. Jessop thought this appeal very ominous, and solemnly warned his younger brethren especially before they advocated sacramental confession to study history, and further cautioned young women, as well as young clergymen, that it was a sub- ject that they dealt with at their peril.—Dean Lefroy admitted that the Church of England allowed the confessional, but said it treated it as a medicine, and not as a food. To treat it as food would be to destroy its use. The manly, robust, vigorous character w!n"h pre- vailed in England was universally absent wherever sacramental confession was an older. (Loud applause, mixed with equally loud cries of "No, no.") The speakers at another section dealt. with central Church organisation. — Dean Clements recommended that the Archbishop of Canterbury should have power to summon an lIlcrea..3ed number of representatives to the Lmver House of Convocation in his pro- vince, and tha,t licensed curates, chaplains, and schoolmaete.ra in jiriests' orders should be allowed to vote at elections for clergy prootohs.—Cha/ncellor Espin advocated a sort of national synod for the Church.—Mr. G. A. Spottiswoode suggested the exclusion of the suffragan bishops from the Lower House of Convocation, where they were an anomalc and the institution of a general assembly of the Church of England with its three Houses on the lines of the Methodist Conference The third section discussed foreign missions and there was some very plain speaking, —The Rev. A. J. Robinson, vicar of Maryie- bone, said they sang- in their congregations till they were hoarse, "Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war." and then they went home, sat still, and did nothing. ART AND MUSIC. At the principal section in the afternoon the subject was "Art and Music in Relation to Worship."—Mr. W. Richmond, the designer of the mosaics in St. Paul's Cathedral, read a most excellent paper condemning the shoddy art exhibited in many ohurehes. He demanded either the most severe simplicity- or art which was the product of true artists. Thus employed, of course, painters and sculptors would have to 1>3 content with moderate payment, and leave fortune-making to members of the Stock Ex- change.—This 'was followed by another in- teresting paper by Sir J-. Stainer on music. He complained of half-trained choirs attempting to perform compositions above their powers. The only justification for the absence of a pro- fessional choir was the inability to pay for it. Where it was absent congregational music should be as simple as possible, and practising far more frequent. Congregations ought not to interfere with a. trained choir's anthem. NEXT YEAR'S MEETING. Warwick is to be the meeting-place of next year's Congress, a warm invitation from that city having been accepted.

LABOUR PROBLEMS. Mr, Chamberlain Opposed to a Universal Eight Hours. Addressing his oon»fcituen»Si Birmingham on Thursday night, Mr. Chamberlain advo- cated a Houee Purchase Act to enable arti- sans, with State aid, to become owners of their own dwellings, irrespective of his old- aye pensions proposals. Dealing with indus- trial wars, he spoke in favour of the establish- ment of courts of arbitration in labour dis- vutes. He condemned the proposal of a universal legal eight hours day, but suggested that- the experiment should be tried in the case of miners or shop assistants. With respect to alien immigration; he said the Government ought to take powers to regulate it, or England might become the dumping ground of Europe. The right lion, gentleman then dealt with the question of compensation for accidents, j His conviction had deepened since the introduction of the Government Bill that no greater been could be -given to the working classes than to secure for them, as a matter of right and without the risk of litigation, that in all cases in which they suffered from accidents or injuries received in their employment they and their families should be fairly provided for. (Cheers.) Provision for every accident ought to be thrown upon; the trade. If they thought the punishment for negligence was not enough, increase it a.s well as the precautions against accidents, and he would support that action but when that was done there would still remain the vast majority of accidents not due to negligence which could not bo prevented, but m respect to which, nevertheless, compensation ought to be provided. In his opinion, the Govern- ment Bill on this question was a retrograde measure, and he did not regret its withdrawal, but he should never be satisfied till he saw its place taken by a better and more complete measure which would for ever do away with the scandal, for he thought it no less, of these wounded soldiers of industry begging their way in the streets because the State had neglected their just claim. In conclusion, he claimed that one and all of his proposals were practicable and such as might be accomplished in a reasonable time, whilst they would contribute much to the happiness. the comfort, and well-being of the masses of the population; and he asserted that there was none of them which could by any possibility inflict injustice on any class or individual, or do any injury to those great national interests which were involved in the remembrance of our commercial prosperity. (Loud cheers.)

LOCAL WEDDING. A Very Pretty Ceremony Teok Place at Swanssa Yesterday. There was a. large and fashionable congre- gation present at All Saints' Parish Church, Stumbles, on Wednesday morning, when Mr. Frank Coonaii, late of Santos, South America, but now of the firm of Ford and Co., Bonded Stores, Swansea, was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Irene Pascoe, eldest daughter of Mr. T. T. Pascoe. Balmoral House, Mumbles, who is well known in Swansea as a, large shipper of anthracite coal. The Rev. Secretan Jc-ucs, M.A. (vicar), assisted by the Rev. Frederick E. Scott, M.A. (curate), performed the marriage ceremony, whilst the bride, who was prettily attired in a travelling dress, was given away by her father. Mr. Edward C. Nettell acted as best man, whilst the bride wa.3 attended by her sisters, the Misses Louie, Beatie, and Maudie Pascoe, as bridemaids. After the ceremony, which was fully choral, Mr. S. O. Camidge (organist) played Beet- hoven's "Wedding March," and the guests, to the number of alwut one hundred, adjourned to the Langland Bay Hotel, where the wed- ding breakfast was held. Amongst those present, in addition to the members of the bridal party, were Alderman and Mrs. H. A. Chapman, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd Jones, Dr Keane. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hansard, Mr. and Mrs. D. R Stephen, Mr. A. E. Phipps, the nev. Secretan Jones. M.A., Mr. Graham Gold, Mr and Mrs. Chalk, the Rev. Frederick E. Scott. M.A., Mr. a.nd Mrs. A. P. Martm, Mr. William Ladd, the Misses Cha.lk. the Misses Nettell, Mr. and Mrs. Gane, Mr. H. Radchffe, and Mr. Sydney Gold. After re- ceiving the congratulations of their friends, the newly wedded couple left for London, whence they will proceed on a six weeks' Con- tinental tour. The presents, which were costly and numerous, included a grand piano and organ from Mr. Pascoe.

The seventy-second half-yearly meeting of the Cardiff United District of the Ancient Order of Foresters was held 011 Wednesday at the Plymouth Hotel, Grangetown, under the presidency of Bro. H. J. Tucker, D.C.R. The statement of accounts presented to the meeting allowed a total of over £4,000 in hand after pay- ing £54-8 in funeral benefits during- the first six months of tlie year. The total membership is over 5,200. Bro. Hosgood, the District Sub- Chief Ranger, was unanimously elected to the office of District Chief Ranger for the ensuing year, and Bro. W. J. Spiller was selected for the office of District Sub-Oluef Ramger 'for the .eaow poijiod. _uH

Cubbing Notes. THE GLAMORGANSHIRE POUL- TRY FUND. Covertside" Writes on the Outlook for Sport in the Coming Season. October has brought us some beautiful cub- bing mornings, and, on the whole, much better .1 scent than September favoured us with, to the great advantage of the puppies and the gluts- some 4grief of vulpine circles. But although Nature has clothed herself in her most charm- ing raiment, and has glided into her variegated gaiments with captivating grace, the confirmed sluggard has been too obdurate to yield to her seductions, preferring the indolent ease of his unpoetic bed to the c-hilly charms of the early tub, and the delightful fog to a pleasant meet. What carts he for the weird visions brought by the mists of grey autumn mornings, or for the pleasure of brushing the dew off the luxuriant hedgerows, and disturbing the virgin beauty of the silent meadows with reckless tracks, which scatter the glistening brilliants from their grassy beds? "The morn is up again, the dewy morn, With breath all mcense, and with oheeks all bloom, Laughing the clouds away with playful scorn, And living as if earth contained no tomb— And glowing into day." They miss half the joyousness of life who can- not bring themselves to defy the drowsy god and hie to the realm of the puppies and the cubs; but a master of hounds would miss what to him is greater pleasure still—the quiet oppor- tunity for the unhampered schooling of his young- entry, which would be seriously inter- fered with if all his friends turned out to meet him, instead of the few ardent Nimrods who now put in an appearance at the early tryst. On Monday of last week the Glamorgan- shire visited the St. Doiuit's coverts, and were fortunate in finding a litter of strong cubs. After a capital morning's work, Cox handled a braoe and returned to the kennels well satis- fied. On the same day Mr. Blandy sent the Llan- harran to Coity. Joined by Mr. Lawrence, the veteran master of the Llan- gibby, and a few other friends, the squirewasfortunate.in his venture. The scent was good when hounds found, enabling them to run an old fox for over two hours and kill him in the end. Later in the day they got on the tracks of a strong cub, and keeping pretty close to the coverts, hounds had him afoot a considerable time, ultimately sending him to ground, where he was left. The Llau- harran puppies are a resolute lot, Likely to show good sport when they have benefited by further schooling. There is just enough wind blowing on Wed- nesday morning, October 3. to give life to the scent and energy to the Glamorganshire when Cox throws in at the big "Forest" Wood. A more perfect morning for the work before them the puppies could not have, and when they get a cub afoot, as they do in a. few minutes, their music echoes in continuous peals through the tansrled glades, and gives us thrilling evi- dence of hot work as well as a signal to ride to. Here and there we ^et a hasty view at them as they drive a cub helter-skelter across a ride or push him out to the boundary-— "Eummager" throwing deep notes off his tongue with savage energy when he owns the line after a check, and, with "Rival." "Ranger," "Rally," and "Racket," put the puppies right again. Finding it too hot m the covert, Master Pug tries his luck in tlir open. indulging in a. couple of rings that nearly cost him his brush. Weajiedatlast. he slips back into the shelter of the wood, where he finds temporary scncflua-ry in a rabbit-hole. After blooding his hounds Cox takes them home Pantllwydd is visited on Monday, October 8, when about a dozen turn up to meet Mr. Bas- sett. Throwing in at Brigam Wood. Cox soon lias his hounds busily at work, driving a.11 old one and a cub, with a storm of music, all over the covert. Getting nervous, the brace break away together at. the farm end, and Harry halloos them off as they put their heads straight for Coed Mansel. A pretty bit of hunting, enabling us to see hounds work with a ca-teliy scent, takes us to Ceimle Chwith. where a bout of eovertwork ends in the veteran breaking out at the top and going away for Peiillin. with hounds at him. Finding that he is on the wrong one, Cox stops his pack and takes them back to rlie master's halloo, to find the cub hanging to the covert we have just left. Hounds scon push him out and bring him alc-ng merrily for quarter of an hour in the open, ending up a.t Brigam Wood, into which "Johnny" views him stealing with a trailing brush, just ahead of the pack—to beat them by slipping into an earth. Up to to-day the Glamorganshire have accounted for nine and a half brace. The Carmarthenshire have not- had a good cubbing season so far. Up to the end of September they had not been blooded, although they had been indulged in a good deal of fruitless hunting. "Tom" mu-st look sharp and get his hounds better in blood if they are to maintain their old reputation. The Carmarthenshire coverts hold plenty of foxes, but the earths are never put-to, and it is difficult, when this precaution is neglected, to make a pack of hounds, especially when there a.re many young ones to be put on. I have already, in a previous article, dealt with the Glamorganshire Poultry Fund and the new rules which are to govern its finance. I must add that the claims upon it are many and some of them of long-standing. At pre- sent there is no money available to meet these demands, while the patience of those who have been kept waiting is rapidly becom- ing as exhausted a.s the fund. I learn on the best authority that the master is making his last appeal to gentlemen who care for the fortunes of the hunt to put something imme- diately into the poultry fund to enable it to fulfil its obligations. For many seasons there have been deficiencies in the funds, and these Mr. Bassett has been in the habit of making good. in some years paying as much as JB400 out of his own pocket. In a rich country like Glamorganshire, with so many wealthy hunting men, it is nothing less thar. a scandal that the master should have been allowed to do this so long—to bear the burthens of others as well as his own. In this respect ha has been hardly used, and the sooner amends are made the better. In any case there is no choice subscribers must support the poultry fund, or the Glamorganshire Hunt must cease to exist,^on its present basis at least, and what other liasis it can be put on, unless some wealthy individual were to step into the breach (as Mr. Buckley has done in Carmarthenshire) passes my comprehension and fliea far beyond the reach of hope. Gentlemen must make up their minds to support the hunt adequately or give it up. I dare say some may object to the new rules; this, however, will leave others free to support them, and now is the time for them to show their loyalty to the hunt by sending in sub- scriptions to the poultry fund- They are imme- diately and urgentlv needed, and if forwarded to Mr. Herbert Homfiuy, Penllin Castle, will be acknowledged. To those who cannot recon- cile themselves to the new rules I would say this—"Stick to the hunt, pay what you can afford, and get the rules altered." There would not be the least difficulty in the way of a relaxation of the rules if the one hundred and eleven 'subscribers to the hunt fund would meet and undertake to subscribe yearly to the poultry fund the £250 required. Divxued between them, the individual subscription would be small—much less than the four guineas now demanded—and would be within the reach of all.

TREDEGAR RADIOALS. Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., and the Tory Party. On Wednesday evening Mr. C. M. War- mington, M.P., accompanied by Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., visited his constituents at New Tredegar, and both hon. members addressed a. largely attended meeting at the WorkmSi's-hall, over which Mr. Nehemiah Phillips presided.—A resolution was passed approving of the measures introduced by the Government, and expressing confidence in the performance of the promise made to give the disestablishment- of the Church of England in Wales a foremost place in the programme of legislation of the coming session. Mr. A. J. Williams denounced the Tory party as a party which, up to a certain point at all events, resisted every reform calculated to ameliorate the condition of the masses of the people. The Budget Bill he referred to as a revolutionary measure, which was but the lie- ginning of a still greater revolution which would involve the taxation of ground rents and of mining royalties. Having referred to the Parish Councils Bill, he went on to attack the House of Lords, urging that there was no neces- sity for the existence of a second chamber. A resolution having been carried in favour crf figlitin"- the elections under the Parish Councils Act upon political lines, Mr. C. M. Warmington said there was no question at this moment which more closely touched the hbarts and conscience* of the Liberals of Wales and Monmouthshire than the question of dis- establishment, There was 110 doubt that the Established Church was an immense foree in this country, and it behoved them to see. that there was no cleavage in their ranks, and 'that they did not weaken their influence and power by any wrangling, which would give their onpo- nents the opportunity of saying that they were divided iin opinion and did not know exactly what it was that they really wanted.—A vote of confidence in Mr. Warmington as the repre- sentative of the constituency was passed, and tlie meeting Glased with the usual compliment t»-thfl;cHinaau. t»-thfl;cHinaau. ">

Fixtures for Football. 00 PLAYERS FOR TO-MORROW'S MATCHES. Moseley Men Play Oardiff and Newport's Team Travel to Llanelly. Tlie following matches will be reported in to- morrow's "Evening Expiess":— LOCAL FIXTURES. RUGBY. AV.eravon—Pontypridd v. Aberavon. Abe-roam-—Kwea v. Abcrcain. Darn'-Cal1ton v. BalTv. Blaf'ilav,JJ1-}1a('hcit A v. Blaeuavon A. Canlitr-Moselev v. Cardiff. Cardiff—(iMngetowii v. Biaina. Cardiff—-t. Andrew's v. Sr. Peter's. Cardiff-llomiUy v. Ll&ndaiÏ Reserves. C'anhtf--PelH,rth Windsor A v. st. Francis. Carrliff-Pcaarth Star 1'. Catlmys lliclllnOnÙs. Cardiff—lily Juniors Y. St. Michael's. Cardiff—Carlton v. Corporation Second. Cardiff—I'entvrch v. Ely Rangers. Cardiff—Spoti Raglans v. Grange Alexandria. v. Crmniin. Caerphilly—BJaenau Gwellt v. Caerphilly. Cilfynydd—Ferndale A v. Cilfynydd. Devonpori—Swansea v. Devonport Albion' Ebbw Vale— Poulnewydd v. Ebbw Vale. Fern-lale— Roaiii v. Ferndale. Lhmelly-Lhnelly v. Newport. Llanelly—Morris ton A v. llrynmor. Lhvynypia—M'aiist-'iwi) v. Llwynypla A* Moseley—Cardiff A v. Moseiey A. Jlorriston—Fenarth v. Morriston. Machen- -Blaenavon v. Maelien. 3ountaiu Ash—Atieraman v. Mountain Ash A. K tath-IJenygraig v. Keath. Newport—Abergavenny v. Xewport A. Pontymisrer—Cardiff Northern v. Pontymister. Penarth-Xewport Extras v Penarth A. Pontymoile—Tredegar v. Pontymoiie. Penygraig—Treorkv A v. Penygraig A. Ponty.'lowll-nre:1t Western v. Pontyclown. Pontilewydd-Pontuewydd A v. Ebbw Vale l- Fentyreh—C'adoxton Juniors v. Pentyrch A. Pontypridd—Pontyclown A v. Pontypridd Great Western. Risca— Abercarn A v. liisea A. Swalisea-Sw::msea A v. Llvvynypia. Treorkv-.UL\lllltain Ash v. Treorky. Treforest—Pontymoile A v. Treforesb Wanderers. ASSOCIATION. Barry—Aber lire v. Barry. Newport—Cardiff v. Newport. YORKSHIRE COMPETITION, Hull-Hull v. Wakefield. Manningbam—Manningham v. Hunelet. Bright-use™Brighouse Rangers v. Huddeisfield. Leeds-Leeds v. Dewsbury. Bat-lev—Batle.v v. Bradford. Halifax—Halifax v. Liversedge. LANCASHIRE COMPETITION1. SalfcrdmSalford v. Swinwll. '1 Hocbdale -,RochdaJe Hornets v. Wigan. St. Helen's—St. Helen's v. Warrington. Tyldesley—Tvlde^ley v. Burton Rangers. OTHER MATCHES. Birkenhead- Birkenhead Park v. Manchester. Heckmoudwike—Ileckmondwike v. Burton Wan- derers. Liverpool-Liverpool Old Boys v. St. Helen's Rangers. Oldhamu.Oldham v. Nuneaton. Runco1'!lmHullCOrn v. New Brighton. Waterloo-Waterloo v. Liverpool. Leicester—Leicester v. Burton. Richmond—Old Merchant Taylors v. Kensington. Blarkheath- Blackheath v. Guy's and St. Thomas's. Bedford—Bedford v. Old Leysians. Cooper's Hill—R.I.E.C. v. Middlesex Wanderers. Richmond—London Scottish v. Hosslvn Park. Richmond—Richmond v. Harlequins. Sandhurst—Royal Military v. St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Gloucester—Gloucester v. Coventry. Bristol- Bristol v. Wellington. LLANELLY V. NEWPORT. In this important match at Stradey Lla.nelly will 1>9 represented by the following :-Back, lilew Every; three-quarter backs, Owen Badger and William Davies (centres), Lloyd (left wing) and Cliff Bowen (right wing); half-backs, Ben Davies (captain) and D. Mor- gan; forwards, W. Morris, J. Jones, W- J- Thomas, D. Thomas. J. Evans, B. James.J. Lewis, and P- Davies- Newport Back, J. St. John Gebbie; three-quarter backs, A. J. fioulcl (captain), E. H. Dauncey, W. G. James, and A. W. Boucher; half-backs, F. C. Parfitt and Mat Hannan; forwards, T. C. Graham, J. Han nan, W. H- Watts, H. Packer. W. Parsons, J. Bowley, W. Groves, and T. Newcoiube. PENARTH V. MOKRISTON. To he played at Morriston. Morrhiton team: Back, TGIn Saunders; three-quarter backs. J. Con- way Rees, Harry Rees, Tom Davies, and 10111 White; liahes, Ross Thomas and Ivor Grey; for- wards, R. G. Edwards, Tom Deacon, D. Fisher, Tom Roberts, T. Williams, T. M. Davies, J. Meredith, and W. H. Llewellyn. NEATH V. PENYGKAIG. To be played at Neath. Neatli team: Back, Joe Davies; three-quarter backs, W. Jones, J. Williams, C. Steer, and J. Griffiths; halves, Wat Thomas and Alec Cross; forwards, Fred Hutchinson, A. Hutchin- son, J. Reynolds, M. Reynolds, Howell Jones, Jlm Thomas, J. Brooks, and Griffith Lewis. CARDIFF SECOXD V" MOSELEY SECOND. To be i> L'.vcd at Birmingham. Cardiff team: Back, Wat Davies; three-quarter backs, G. Mills, E J Rconey, E. G. Nicholis, and W. Harris; half- backs, Rvfin and M'Carthy; forwards, Emery, Palmer, Wynde, Abbot, Harrison, II. Jones, J. Smith, and T. Dobson Train leaves G.W.R. at nine un Saturday morning. WHITCHURCH V. GRANGETOWN. To be plaved at Grangetown. Grangetown team: Rack, T. Mabbs; three-qaarter backs, J. Evans, E. SpiUane, W.Flvnn, and A. N Other; half-backs, J. Thomas and C. M'Carthy; forwards, E. M'Carthy (captain), W. James, G. Woodman, J. Spavin, J. Tavlor, J. Smith, W. Palmer. U. Lemon, and C. Cecil. Whitchurch team. Back. J. C. tv.ns three- quarter laicks, J. B G. Stephens, K Stephens, and W. Parry; half-backs, T Howelis and J Chard: forwards, V. Tavlor, E. Boyer, W. P. Thomas, B. Hopkins, W. Davies, W. Salmon, W. Oldfleld, and T. Adams. CANTON V. DARRY. To he played at Bany. Canton team: Back, J. Sullivan three-quarter backs, V. Buzzey, T. A Jones, M Cheek, and W. Howells; half-backs. J. Keepings and A ^paborne; foiwards, C. R. Harding (captain), .J" R. Bartlett. F. Thomas, D. J. Evans, D. Rees, W. Jenkins, F. Craves, and T. Pen roe Barry team Raek, T. Hughes; three-quarter backs, G. Giggs D. Lewis, A. N. Other, and A. J. Me:i- crrft half-backs, T. Davis and J. Davis; forwards, W. E. Rees (captain), A. Williams, Dingle, Deveral, H. Richards, D. Evans, W. Piper, and A. Wright. Referee, Mr. G. Gibbon, Cardill and District Union. ROATH V FERNDALE. To be played at Ferndale. Roath team: Back, 3. Smith; tliree-nuarter backs, T. Powell, T. Brady (captain), T. Whitney, und A. Houseiev; half-backs, C. Smart and P. Bradv; forwards, T. Davies, S. Hill, R Mills. Ivor James, W Dadds, J Viney, P Lewis, and W Mitchell. Train leaves T.V.R. Station at one p.m. CARDIFF NORTHERN V. PONTYMISTER. To be plavecl at Pontymister. Northern team: Back. C Williams: three quarter backs. R. Foster, J Driseoll, R. R. Davies, and A. M. Ricketts: half- back' l). Rellamv and S. Davies; forwards. M. Carthv, F. I'. Williams (captam). E. L. C. Jones, 1\1. Leai'v, D. Owen, F. Owen, H. Daw, D. Goss, and J. R. Child;. CARM VK'THPN V. LAMPETER COLLEGE. To be played at Carmarthen. Carmarthen team: Back. T. O. Griffiths; three-ptiarfer backs. F. W. Morgan (captain), W. Thomas, W. K. Morgan, and H. Davies half-backs, Gwilvni Davies and J. Lewis forwards, D. J. Davies. Tom Lloyd. T. Jonns, S. B. James, W. Morris, T. Lyons, T. R. Thcmas, and J. Arthur. Pontm-wvdd v. Ebb", Vale.—To be played at Ebbw Vale. Ehbw Vale team: Back, H. J. Waterfleld; three-quarter ba-ks, E. Giles, W. Gameson, t Bay- ton, and T. Jones; half-backs, W. James and Wins. James (captain); forwards, E. Owens, H. Davies. C. Thomas, W. Jones, H. Keats, J. Doughton, and J. Waters. Referss: Mr. W. E. Jonnan. Ebbw Vale Second v. Pontnewydd A.— To be played at Pontnewydd. Ehbw Vale team: Back, J. Curtin; three-quarter backs, T. Marcnaut, B. J. Svmmonds. J. Davies, and M. Jones; halfbacks, E. Morris and J. Griffiths; forwards, H. Jones (cap- tain), W. A. Henry. J. H. Pug'11, M. Price, Levi Pugli, F. Richards, F. Gregg, and F. Watkins. Grange Alexandras v. Splott Raglans.—To be nlaved ft Grange. Alexandras team: Back. T. Fearnley; three-puarter backs, H. White (captainl, T Dunn, H. Nott, and F. Salamoni halves, W. Feamlev and J. Tottle forwards, C. Harris, F. Col- lins, F. Evans, H. Wiltshire, J. Chapman, J. Gar- rett, T, Hale. and F. Gunn. St. Michael's v. Elv United.—To be played at Ely. 81. Michael's team: Back, T. Butt; tbree-quarrer backs. W. Thomas, T. Grant, E. Brown (captain), and W. Nicliolls; lialf-backs, J. Wiillams and W. CM-dp: forwards. G. Griffiths, W. Lovell, J. Casper. G. D avies. J. H. Williams, H. Evans. G. Picton, and W. Tawton. Footballs and Football Jerseys, any design. Special terms to clubs. Rugby or Association. Send for Catalogue.—WinteT Lates, Athletic Outfitter, Roval Arcade. Cardiff. e5465 SEWVORT V. CARDIFF.—Cardiff Arms Park, Saturday, October 20, 1894. Kick off at 3.30. Re- served Seats (Is. 6d.) within Ropes, Grand Stand side. mav now be booked. These are the only seats reserved'for this match. Apply early to Secretary, 10, Queen-stret, Cardiff. e3706 Latest News.—Anderson's (Limited), Waterproofers, have a complete stock of Footballs, Jerseys, Boots, —New Athletic Rooms, 8, Queen-street, Cardiff. Call or write for lists. Special terms to trade. e362 T

The Rev. W. E. Winter, proprietor of Clytha College, Newport, sued Mr. Nelson, master mariner, for a quarter's school term at Newport County court on Thursday. Mr. T. Morgan Phillips, barrister, appeared for plaintiff; Mr. A. H. Oliver represented defendant.—Mr. Nelson's son attended plain- tiff's school. On the 15th of Eebruary some marbles were taken from him and put in the master's desk. On the following day the marbles were missed. That same evening young- Nelson was detained in school, and Mrs. Nelson, who considered that her son had been- wrongfully accused and punished for stealing the marbles, visited the school next day. A rather unpleasant scene took place, there being, in the words of his Honour, an angry woman on the one side and an angry schoolmaster on the other. As a result, the boy was taken away from the school.—Mr. Winter denied that he accused the boy of stealing the marbles. He was detained In. school for some fault of dis- cipline.—Mrs. Nelson said Mr. Winter re- fused to let the boy enter the school; she intended to take the boy away at the end of the term.—His Hoaicmr said the case ought never to have been brought. Judgment would be tiveo far plaintiff. j

I To-day's Racing J PADDOCK FINALS. Newmarket Second October Meeting. Welter Handicap-PLATTER or MONTPKX- SIER. Stand Nursery—ELLEN BEAN or LA TURBIE. Two-year-old Selling- Plate — TAIA or LIVONIA. Prendergast Stakes—PROPELLER. Consolation Plate-GLENGALL or GLEK- LOGAN. All-aged Selling Plate—SKIRT DANCE. Southfleld Plate- RA VENSBURY. VENATOR.

ORDER. OF RUNNING.—Welter, 12 30 Stand Nur- sery, 10; Two-year-old Selling: .Plate, 1.30; Vrender- gast Stakes, 2 0; Cesarewiteli Consolation Plate, 230: Ail-aged Selling Plate, 3 0 Southfield Plate, 3 30. I LATEST SCRATCHLNGS Prendergast Stakes—Penance filly, Marble, The Nipper, Oakwood, Scholastica, and Merveilieuse. Stand Nurbcry-Jack Snipe, Eclipse, Bold Hamp- ton, and Suiifish. ENTBII'JS. Twi-year-old Selling Plate—Taia, F<chabers, Brittles, Sprouston Dub, Snickering-ton, Buttons, Fjt.zGeorq-e, Angus Stanley, Koptika, Seaside. Jaunt- ing-Car, Courante, Oatcake filly, Corisande filly, and Livonia. All-aged Selling Plate-Bella Donna, 5yrs Skirt Dance, 3yrs; Queen's Favour, 3yrs; Court Fool,4yrs; Quickthorn, 3yrs; and Egliuton, oj-rs. WEIGHTS. Welter Handicap-Lumberer, lOst; Dromonby, 9st 13Ib; Perigord, 9st 71b; Concealment, 9st Sib; I

I LATEST NEWS, XEWMAEKET—12.30—S ran Plaything 1 Vitez 2 Platter 3

Abergavenny Meeting. ABERGAVENNY, THURSDAY NIGHT. There is every indication of another excellent day's sport to-morrow. The overnight event has closed with a, large entry, and as the weather still continues fine it is hoped the company will be larger, as the town to-night is very full. My selections are as follow :— Mutch—UsxsiDE. Tradesmen's Plate-CONGRESS II. Selling Hurdle Race-IRIsH MELODY. Licensed Victuallers' PlatR-I SPY. Sugar Loaf Steeplechase-TRuE KNIGHT. Farmers' Plate—USKSIDE. ORDER OF HUNKING.—Match, 1 30; Tradesmen's Plate, 2 0; Selling Hurdle Race, 2 40 Licensed. Vic- tuallers' Plate, 3 20; Sugar Loaf Plate, 3 50; Far- mers' Plate, 4 20. ENTRIES. Selling Hurdle Race—Irish Melody, 5yrs Rejoice, 6yrs; Ruby Darling, 6yrs Annandsde, 6yrs; Saxon, aged; Crescent Moon, 4yrs Kilkhampton, 4yrs Littlehampton, 3yrs Lady Monmouth, 3yrs; Lady Tavora, 5yrs Cruckhill, 3yrs; Bramble, 4yrs (each to be sold for 50 sovs); Mendip, 4yrs and Boa, 5yrs (each to be sold for 65 sovs). Match for 20 soys, list each, two miles—Uskside, 4yrs, agst Vain Hope, 5yrs.

ENTRIES. LIVERPOOL MEETING. STEWARDS' CUP. age age The Dummy 5 Fatherless 4 Mark Macgregor. 5 Philanthropist 4 Cabin Boy 5 William 4 El Diablo 5 Crooked Pin 4 Lady Hermit 5 Glengarry 3 Lady Salisbury c. 4 Undecided 3 Medora 4 Arcano 3 Oruiac 4 Mecca 3 RaualdM'Eagh 4 Beighterton 3 Joyful 4 Booby Trap 3 Soult 4 Springray 3 Tot-ley 4 fctowmarket 3 Flare Up 4 Montpensier 3 Perigord 4 Golden Ensign 3 Mena 4 Sweet Auburn 3

I YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING. I CAMBRIDGESHIRE. (RUE Weduesday ,Oct. 24. Distance, New Cambridge shire Course, last 1uile alld a distance of A.F.) 8 to 1 agst Callistrate, 4yrs. 8st 111b, t 12 to 1 Encounter, 4yrs, Sst, t 12 to 1 — Son of » GUH, 4yrs, 7st lllls, t 14 to 1 El Diablo, 5yrs, 7st 1319, 1. 14 to 1 — Medicis, 4yrs, 7st 101b, t 16 to 1 Xury, 3yrs, 7st 61b, t 16 to 1 — Brocitelle, 5vrs, 7st 4]b, t 20 to 1 — Matchbox, 3yrs, 8st 91b, t 20 to 1 Gangway, 4yrs, Bst 91b, t 33 to 1 Barbary, 3yrs, 7st, t & o ]

DEATH OF MR. ROBERT SHERWOOD. The "Sportsman" representative at Newmarket telegraphs us that Mr. Robert Sherwood succumbed at half-past one o'clock on Friday morning to the j apoplectic attack which overlook hiiu OIl Monday j morning last whilst superintending the work of his j team. <

AN IMPORTANT COMPLAINT RE OPENED. < The objection lodged by Halsey, the rider of Le Papillon *in a maiden hurdle race, won by Mac- ( Boozer, at Duns tall Park on Tuesday last, 011 the « ground that the latter was not qualified to start, J will be beard by the stewards of the National ■ Hunt. It will be recollected that the local stewards s over-ruled the objection, and ordered the "fiver" deposited by Halsey to be forfeited. I

The following jockeys have received licences to ride under the Rules of Racing: —W. Brown, E. Luckett, ] l E. H. Mellors, rnd T. Scarisbrick. ] The follow ing jockeys have received licences to ride 2

LIVERPOOL AUniMN CUP. MANCHESTER 1 NOVEMBER- HANDICAP. Mr. ALFRED CROOK, OSTENDE. J Alfred Crook will forward fren, on receipt of address, "CROOK'S PRICE HECORD," ] Containing Entries and Latest Market Movements ) on above. Letters posted by the Night Mail arrive in Ostende the following day, and answered by return of post. Letters must be prepaid. Add; ess:—ALFRED CROOK, Osteiwle. Postage, 2 id. .Accounts settled &t Tattersall's, ef which Xt Crook is coe of the oldest members.

/». rOHFAK ATHLETIC all h. hayo )! "ca it C-1 ELLIMA* SONS U Co. |1\| Slojyk t support Local Industry.—Every inch of Flannel made in Carmarthen Town; £50 Reward if otherwise. Welsh Shirte. 4s. 5id.—Blaiberg's. e3701 ] Support voui- Local Manufacturer Carmarthen Flannel onlv used. Real Welsh Shirts, 4s. 5id.— c Blaiberg's.. e3'?01 1 Support Local Occupations.- The above Shirts are ¡ made by local people. Experts are invited to see Flannel. e3701 Support Local Occupations.— Flannel made at Car- marthtn Town; Shirts Home-made.-Blaiberg's Ar- cade, near gasworks. e3701 Notice.—Blaiberg's Arcade Closed This Evening; Re-open Thursday Morning. c3701 | Carmarthen Town Manufacture.—Real Welsh Shirts, 4s. b^l. Thursday Next, at Blaiberg's Arcade. e3701 < Carmarthen Town Flannel.— £ 50 if not. as stated. ( Real Welsh Shirts, 4s. &id., Thursday Next.—Blai- berg's Arcade. e3701 Carmarthen Town Welsh Flannel.—Pure Wool enly used; experts invited; Shirts, 4s. Blaiberg's Arcade. e3701 < C'ammrtben Town Flannel. -Support Local Manu- 1 facture; Real Welsh Shirts, 4s. 5id. every shirt ] guarar-teed and labelled. -Bia ibet,g'e. e3701 f I Carmarthen Town Manufacture.-Real Welsh] Shirts, 4s. 5id. S50 forfeit if not as stated.—Blai- berg's Arcade. e3701

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CONGREGATIONAL UNION. The Congregational Union continued itt sittings on Thursday at Liverpool, th( Rev. Geo. S. Barrett presiding. On the motion of the Rev. J.: Ogle Sherborne, seconded by the Rev. Robert Bruce (Huddersfield). it was resolved to appoint the Rev. Dr. John Brown and Mr. J. Canell Williaans to give evidence before the Royal Commission oti Secondary Education, to represent that no scheme will be satisfactory to Congreg-ationa- lists that dees not by legislation pradde free- dom from religious disabilities. Mr. Albert Spicer, M. P.. proposedaresolntion coring Congreg-ationalists to co-operate with the Liberal party in supporting the Government Bil] for the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales. -The Rev. Dr. Roberts (Wrexham) seconded the motion, wliidh was oarried. On the motion of the Rev. J. Guinness Rogers a. resolution was passed urging steady opposition to the attempt of the reactionary party to. ii-stnrb the existing arrangements for religious teaching in board schools, and to substitute a. sectarian system. In the evening there was a public meeting in connection with the Church Aid Society.

Mary Radeliffe, of 29, Holmes-street. 'Oadov- :on, a.pneajed at Barry Dock Police-court on Thursday charged with keeping a sellll'n'¡f x>a.rdirvr>house without a licence. Defendant. ,vho pleaded ignorance of the law. stating the nen in the house were friends of hers, was >rdered to pay the nominal fine of £ 1 and ?ost-s, or fourteen days' hard fabcur. A concert and dramatic performance in aid )f the St. Germans Day Schools was held at the Iron-room. St. Germans, Roath, Cardiff, -in Wednesday evening. The first part of the programme consisted of vocal and instru- mental music, and the latter part of a per- 'ornia.Tioe by the Garrdck Amateurs of a French oomedi&tte entitled, "An Offer of Marriage," which wjaa excellently arrang-ed wd took well. _"1

Montpensier. Sst 81b; Vitez, 8st 21b; Platter, 7st 131 bj; Plaything, 7st 71b; Royal, 7st 41b; tuidlsola., 7st. Cesarewiteli Consolation Handicap- Bushey Park, 9st; Dumbarton, 8st 31b; Kilsallaglian, 8st 21b; Ragi- munde, 8st; Cypria. 7st 81b; Gabrielle, 7st 81b; Glen- gall, 7st 61b Houndsditch, 7st 51b iSweetmeat, 7st 21b Glenlogan, 7st; Bevil, 6st lllb; Seville, 6st 101b The Hudson,6st 91b Bodomont, 6st 91b Lady Nor- mautou, 6st 51b TheipoUi, 6st lib; and Ratlidrum st. 1 ARRIVALS. Adderley, Braemar, Blue Rose, Cayenne, Cardonald, Dargas, Filepa, Lord Barnard, Lord Salisbury, Lind- rick, Matchbox, Museipula, Newcourt, Royal Corrie, Strange Lerd, Syndic, Shemer, Telescope, Tarporley, Wroxeter, Ceramic, Comedy, Gleamaway, Insurance, Miss Vi, Rimini, White Jack, Caenlochan, and Crawley.