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Radicalism at Cardiff. WARD MEETINGS CHOOSING THE 44 THOUSAND." A Western Mail "Reporter Gets Elected on the Thousand in the Central Ward. Thursday night's meetings of the Radical vard associations tended to show the vaJue of the information which the "Western Mail" has been exclusively doling out to local Liberals during the last few weeks. first in the field with the announcement of Sir Edward Reed's intention to retire, "he "Wes- tern Mail" has alsn been absolutely aiooe in informing the rank and file of the Radical party of the arrangements of the inner ring for capturing the new Thousand. When the old Thousand was recently disbanded the officials and the party bosses at once met and laid their plans. It was agreed that all members elected to the new body should pav a subscription amounting to at least one shilling, and in order to retain the character ,.f the old Thousand—which was a kno w n quan- titv-)Ir. R. N. Hall was instructed to send out a list of the ok! subscribers, with a visw, of course, of getting them re-elected. By these means it was expected that any hanky- pa nkying on the part of Labourists and Democrats would be out-manceuvred, and, on the whole, we imagine that the expectations of what is irreverently called the chapel and big seat gang have been fulfilled. Nine wards held meetings on Thursday night, and the tenth-in the South Ward—will take place to-night. An indication of the manner in which the elections were conducted is supplied by the Canton meeting. Here, on the recom- mendation of Mr. C. F. Sanders, the bt of the old members was taken, the names of all those who were dead or removed were elimi- nated, and the remainder were re-elected in a batch. Some of those present were not quite satietied with this sort of procedure, and the working men asserted themselves. With the usuaj result, that they wert thrown over by the party to which many of them have paid allegiance (and money) for some years, and capitalists, consisting of builders, accountants, coachbuilders, &c., were elected on the executive. One singular point which throws, perhaps, a reflective light on the secrecy which was connected with Sir E. J. Reed's letter may be found in the fact that the only ward in the town from wiiieh re- porters were excluded was the Adamsdown Ward, of which Mr. Robert Bird, the presi- dent of the Liberal Thousand, and the re- cipient of the letter from Sir Edward, was chairman. Of course, there may have been other reasons why pressmen should have been excluded from the meeting of the most Radical ward in the town. There were shouts of "No traitors need come here, and a suspicious glance was east round the room by the occupants of the platform. A "Western Mail" man was spotted and ordered to leave. He did so, but although one was taken, an- other was left, and not even the keen pierc- ing eye of Mr. Robert Bird discovered him. It was proposed that everybody in the room should be elected, but as it happened that tilere were only 78 present, and 85 were wanted—in the most Liberal ward of the town -there was some difficultv. Out of the 85 there were 39 of the old Liberal Thousand. Of course, they were elected. Three ladies were appointed, but it was only after a good deal of beating about that the ba-aace could be made up. This is not only the most Liberal Ward in the town, it is the ward over which Mr. Robert Bird presides, and the most charitable construction we can put upon the .mall attendance is that the majority of the Liberal electors in that ward place so much confidence in their chairman that they did not think it necessary to put in an appearance. There wm a warn little scene at Splott-in fact, one of our reporters said it was a "tremen dous' scene. The excitement turned on the contest for the chairmanship. There were Apm candidates, and the votiug was. — Bftfcerts. 31; Comley, 21; Price -Jones, 5. Now, as Mr. Price Jones happened to be the vice-chairman, and Councillor Comley represents the ward in the Liberal interest, there was some little bickering. Of course, our readers will understand that "bickering" is a mild term to use. But "Why should we have Councillor Comley.1 He couldn't ea-il a meeting. The heights of his ambition is to be cuonty councillor he couldn't call a meet- ing until kingdom comes." This strong and loud Radical suDDorter of somebody except Mr. Cornier evidently had an idea ahat there was a municipal election at hand, and that it was nonsense to appoint a man as ^.tuairmen who would possibly have to defend himself, and who, therefore, would be interested not to call any meetings. Such a thing a-s a Parliamen- tary contest at Cardiff was out of his ken. At the Park Ward there was an amus- ing incident. Councillor Morgan Morsran started with an exhaustive account ai the work he had done in the council, and was really making a very fine speech, when Mr. Lewis Williams in feerrnpted, and said—"In view of the crisis we are passing through, and the business we have got to do, I think you had better curtail that." Councillor Morgan Morgan ((ietiantly', "There mav be two opinions about that. What I intend to sro through I go through." And he went through it. A feature of the meetings that is worth pondering is the smart and successful move nade by the women. An afternoon tea at Mrs. Viriamu Jones's last Fridav has resulted ill m revolution, so far as the Liberal Thousand 9 concerned. At that pleasant five o'clock function it was agreed to lay siege to the ThoTMajid. and the success of the movement is th* best tribute to the skill of the tac- fceiane. In every one of the nine wardi "women were elected on the rhousan i. although not always without a murmur. At the Park, for instance, Mr. Jeremiah Collins ccmplained that it was not placed upon the agenda that ladies should be elected. Mr. Lewis Williajns gallantly came to the rescue, and said: —"This meeting is called to elect a Liberal Thousand. The agenda does uot say whether it shall be composed ^f men or women. A similar point was argued out at Grangetown. where Mr. Mildon would not .e, the difference between burgesses and Parliamentary voters. Mr. Mildon was ave-se to allowing anybedy except Parliamentary voters-whom he occasionally termed bur- gesses—to be elected, but when a lady rose to explain there were several lady ourgesses pre-sent. Mr. Mildon at once bowed to the inevitable, and a number of lady "Parliamen- tary bureesses" were forthwith elected. And all the other wards were equally gallant. Altogether, it is probable that the womon nil; have fifty votes on the new Thousand— not at all a bad proportion considering that they have no votes in Parliamentary elections. CENTRAL WARD. The meeting of the Liberals of the Central Ward took place at St. Johns-hall, St. John's- square, and resulted in a very sparse attendance. —Mr. F. H. Jotham's first duty on election to the chair was to ask if the meeting were willing to allow the presence of the "Western Mail" representative. A decided reply in the affirmative having been received, a. letter was read from Dr. Edwards, regretting his inability to attend, and lioping that the ward meeting would be a thoroughly successful one.—Mr. Jotham having explained the objects of the gathering, Mr. Upward immediately caught the chairman's eye with a proposition that persons who are registered to vote in other wards be not entitled to vote at this meeting.—Mr. E. Thojnas ("Cochfarf") secouded the proposal, which brought up a discussion of the most lively character. One gentleman contended that suoh a resolution was a personal insult, and threatened to leave the room. Another demanded a vote, and so on ad lib. Eventually Mr. Upward was prevailed upon to withdraw t.he proposition, and Cochfarf, who had seconded the motion, followed suit, after explaining that Jm only did so because the critios did not seem to understand the proposition.—After these details had been got over, the election of various lofheers was proceeded with in a desultory fashion. Alderman David Jones was unani- mously elected as chairman for the ward, whilst Mr. Williams was re-elected to the position of hon. secretary. Two assistant secretaries— Messrs. D. Shepherd and D. Pedler—were also elected at a later stage. the position of the third being left open, with the object of choos- ing a paid assistant, this being, doubtless, the result of Mr. Williams's pointed remarks that the work of Liberal organisation was in a had condition, the lodger vote especially being hthind.- This matter having been got over, a pretty little set-to between "Cochfarf" and Mr. J. H. Jones enlivened the proceedings. The election of the executive committee followed, and resulted as follows:—Messrs. Edward Thomas. F. H. Jotham, Daniel Lewis, jun., Lewis Samuel, and I). Shepherd. The work of selecting the 70 to represent the Central Ward on the Liberal Thousand was simplified by a proposition that, as there were less than 70 in the room the whole of them should be elected. "Does this include the 'Western Mail' asked a gentleman. "What are hi" politics?" queried another. Eventually the proposition was accepted. The -arrying of this proposition, by the way. lets in about twenty ladies who were in the room at the time, and who at the outset it was unanimously decided should have powers of voting. The close of the meeting came after a rather sen- sational statement from Mr. J. T. Barry, who declined to be placed on the list, because he was a Radical,, not a Liberal, who. he said, fonght on one question only. and who. if they could not have their way. were prone to scuttle the ship. "If all of the party were like iiie," continued Mr. Barry, "we should not want a Liberal Thousand." CATHAYS WARD. At the Crwys-road Board School Mr. William Jenkins presided, and was supported by Coun- cillor Cmssman, ex-Councillor Short, and Mr. R. N. Hall (Liberal a^ent).—The Chairman, after explaining the object for which the meet- ing had been called, saidi that their first busi- ness was to elect a chairman in his (Mr. Jenkins') place, to hold office for the ensuing year. ,—Mr. William Jenkins was then unanimously re- elected chairman of the ward, and Mr. Joseph Parry chosen to fill the position of secretary, in place of Mr. Short, resigned.—A vote of thanks to the late secretary for his past ser- vices was carried, and the election of six repre- sentatives from the ward on the executive com- mittee was proceeded with. Eighteen gentle- men were nominated, and the ballot resulted :n the following six candidates being elected: — Messrs. Crossman, Webber, W. J. Travera, J. Taylor, D. Harries, and G. Milson. Ninety-eight Liberals were then elected ae the quota to represent the ward upon the Liberal Thousand. This number included the names of Mrs. Tom Roberts, Mrs. Charles Davies, Mrs. Williamson, and Mrs. Mullins, who were sub- mitted as candidates by the Cardiff Women's Liberal Assooiation.-This concluded the busi- ness of the meeting. PARK WARD. The meeting for the Park Ward was held in Albany-road Board Schools, and was very numerously attended. Councillor Morgan Morgan presided, and he was supported by Alderman T. Rees, the Rev. A. Tilly, Coun- cillor Ebenezer Beavan, Mr. Lewis Williams, the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, and Mr. Richard Davies. secretary.—In opening, the Chairman called attention to the resolution passed recently at the offices of the Liberal Associa- tion recommending that every Liberal elected on the Tliomsand subscribe at least Is. per annum to the Central Association. There were at present 400 members of the associa- tion in the Park Ward who did not subscribe, and he hoped that extraordinary state of things would no longer exist. The speaker's con- duct as their representative, he went on to observe, had been criticised severely during the last few months, but he claimed to have represented them faithfully and fearlessly. Having spoken upon the part he took in regard to the harbour trust scheme and the project for new municipal buildings, he said he was not a bit ashamed of his action in the "hu>h-money" incident. (Applause.) Nearly the whole of the corporation opposed the action he then took, but subsequent events proved that he was right. (Applause.) The chairman having fully given an account of his stewardship, he (Mr. Morgan Morgan) wad for the third time unanimously elected as pre- sident of the ward. and Mr. Richard Davies as secretary.—Names of members to be on the executive were then submitted from all part,, of the room far in excess of the seven allocated to the ward. After about 30 names had been called out the nominations were closed, and the following were elected by ballot: —The Rev. Principal Edwards. Alderman Rees. Councillor E. Beavan, Messrs. Tom Taylor, Enoch D. Rowledge, and D. Davie.s.-The election was then proceeded with of repre- sentatives of the ward upon the Thousand, a majority of the old members being elected.— Mr. David Davies proposed that Mrs. Sonley Johnstone. Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Ransom be members of the Thousand.—Mr. Jeremiah Col- lins questioned if rhe motion was in order, and suggested that notice should have been given.— Mr. Lewis Williams supported the nomination of the ladies mentioned.—The Chairman pointed out 'that there were already ladies on the Thousand.-On a. division the resolution was carried almost unanimously, and Mrs. Hughes spoke suitably in acknowledgment. ROATH WARD. Councillor J. Ramsdale presided over tlie Ro:.th Ward meeting, which was held at the Stacey-road Board School. There was a fairlv large attendance. Before the proper business of the meeting commenced, the ohair- llIaIl stated thai they were present for a special pau'pcee, and he took it to be a. business meet- ing. It was an assembly of Liberals, and, therefore, he took it that those bearing another fthere were any present—would retire. They did not wish any persons who were not Liberals to take part in the meeting, a.nd he was told there were, one or two present who belonged 'to the opposing camp. If they were gentlemen and with any self-respect, they would retire at that intimation. If there were any members of the opposing party present, they were not gentlemen, or else the chairman "took it" wrcngly. for no one offered to leave the room.- Then the secretary iMr. Sutherland) tried w hat effect his eloquence would have upon the unblushing spies. He started by calling them his friends, but said he would be very glad if th-jy would retire. There was another pause, but no one moved, and then Mr. Sutherland took more stringent measures and began to pick out the trespassers one by one. But at the start he made a grievous error. Picking upon gentleman sitting on one of the front forms, he requested him to retire, but the gentleman turned out to be a weU-known sup- porter of the Liberal party. There was a mur- mur of surprise, and then a burst of laughter. "Me I'm not a Conservative." said the gentle- man pointed at. "Why. he was a. Radical before you were born," said another, address- ing the secretary, and others also bore testi- mony to the injured gentleman's genuineness. The secretary offered a profuse apology, and proceeded to explain that he thought the gentle- man was not a. Liberal because he had seen him in the company of Conservatives in trains. The secretary did not point out any moru spies, and the business was proceeded with.—The Chairman read several letters, one of which was from Miss Jenkins, the secretary of the Women's Liberal Association, and de- sired that three women should be elected on the Thousand. The Chairman added that they had Lad a lot of grandmotherly advice from the hands of the Western Mail." but the "Western Mail did not understand their affairs. So far as the management of their affairs was con- cerned, he believed they were as free from trickery and treachery as in any other town in the kingdom. (Applause.)—The meeting then proceeded with the election of chairman, and, after several eulogistic speeches, Councillor Ramsdale was elected unanimously.—In return- ing thanks he asked them to disabuse their minds from remarks made in the Western Mail." The Ma.il knew nothing about their programme. He was aware, however, that there were in the employ of the Western Mail a number of so-culled Liberals who were giving information concerning their affairs. They posed as Democrats and also as candidates, but he thought that the men should not be selected ou the Thousand, and those who nominated them were not worthy of the position they held. (Applause.) Personally, he thought that neither Mr. Bird ror Mr. Moxey, nor anyone e.be, knew who the can- didate would })t'. It had been said that lie (the speaker) was discounted for the chairmanship of the Roath Ward because he was an anti-Democrat, but he refused to give up his views for anyone. (Hear, hear.)—The ap- pointment of a secretary, in succession to Mr. R. W. J. Sutherland, who retired, occupied a long time. A lot of names were suggested, but upon a vote being taken Mr. R B. Hosgood was unanimously elected. Messrs. H. Heale. A. C. Hall. and Y at-e:4 were appointed assis- tant secretaries. Mr. Sutherland was re-elected treasurer, and the following gentlemen, in addi- tion to the chairman and the secretary, who are ex-officio members, were chosen as represen- tatives on the executive: —Messrs. T. Hutchinson (79 votes), M. Roberts- Jfi.es (57 votes), F. E. Fox ;50 votes), and E. W. Shackell (46 votes). Ten gentlemen were nominated, and the election was by ballot. The meeting then elected 83 members of the Thousand, and the following Ladies were included in the number:—Mrs. Roberts-Jones, Mrs. Gaunt, and Mrs. Waugh. RIVERSIDE WARD. The Liberals of the Riverside Ward held their meeting a't the Severn-road Board Schools, when there was a good attendance, Councillor F. J. Beavan presiding, and he was supported by Councillor Noah Rees, both gentlemen being, singuarly. non-residents and non-franchised re- presentatives of the ward. Mr. George Grif- frtho was re-elected president of the ward com- mittee, a vote of thanks for the past services of that gentleman embracing an expression of svnvpathy in his illness. Mr. W. G. Blow was again appointed treasurer, Mr. Fred Blow sec- retary, and the following gentlemen were, by ballot chosen members of the executive of the Thousand:—Messrs. F. J. Beavan. Noah Rees, J. Gardner, — Macnamara, J. Jenkins, and 1. Padfield. In the election of 102 members of the Thousand, a modest request from the Liberal Women's Association to be represented in the wa.rd section by four ladies was received with approval, and Mrs. Dr. James. Mrs. Mildon, Mrs. Stepney, and Mrs. Ridge (who were present in hopeful anticipation) were chosen. The chairman made a strong appeal to the meeting to "look up the young men" and induce them to take advantage of the lodger votes. ADAMSDOWN WARD. A meeting of Liberals in the Adamsdown Ward wa.S held at the Adamsdown Board School on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr. William Rees. Amongst those present were Messrs. R. Bird, J. Heald, B. John, C. Morgan, G. Birt, W. O'Neill, J. Fitzpatrick, H. Collins, D. F. Davies, T. W. David, C. H. Bird, J. Williams (Glossop-terrace), H. Collier, and A. Lowe.—The first business was to decide whether the representatives of the nress be ad- mitted. A resolution was proposed and seconded that the reporters be asked to rema.n, but a Mr. Collier objected to enemies Lieing allowed to enter the Liberal camp.. The T'.ri< a excluded Radicals from their meetings, and he thought the Radicals ought to do the same. He proposed, as an amendment, that the "Wes- tern Mail" reporter be excluded from the meet- ing. This was seconded and agreed to by 27 votes to eleven. The proceedings were of a protracted character, and lasted over two hours The Mr. CoHier referred to was on his feet continually with suggestions, complaints, and .peeches. He, however, was quickly silenced by one of his colleague, .vho insinuated that Mr. Collier did more talking than work: — At length, Mr. Joseph Hea-ld pro- posed that no more speaking be allowed, but that they proceed to busi- ness. This suggestion was aotvd upon, and the officers of the ward a*so- a- tion were elected, as follow: -Chairman. Mr. W. Rees; secretary, Mr. Gwyii Morris assistant secretaries, Messrs. R. David, J. Wil- liams, and H. Collier, jun. executive members of the Liberal Thousand. Messrs. R. Bird, E. R. Moxey, W. O'Neill, and J. Munn, the two ex-officio members lieiug Mr. W. Rees and Mr. Gwvn Morris. Mr. Collier, who was on the executive last year, therefore, reaped his reward and was ignominiously rejected. The meeting then proceeded 10 elect 85 members of the Liberal Thousand, among whom were three ladies, recommended by the Women's Liberal Association. GPANGKTOWN WARD. In this ward the nunilxT of person., present at the iron building in Paget-street was under 70, inclusive of a deputation of ladies from the Women's Liberal Association. Mr. S. Mildon presided. Everything passed off quietly and in good order. Councillor Jenkins and Mr. James Turner received 49 votes apiece (the highest vote) for the executive committee. The lady deputation put forward their claim to be numbered among the Thousand. The rule ol the association was read, which made the quali- fication of election that of a. Liberal, willing to pay a subscription of is. a year, or to work for the party. Despite this wide defini- tion, the Chairman ruled, without debate, that only electors were eligible to sit on the Thousand and vote in the selection of a candi- date. He limited the selection of the meeting, therefore, to men and women burgesses Oil the register. This seemed to meet with the approval of those present, who advocate "One man one vote" as the just basis of the fran- chise, yet, who, in the practice of their political organisation, adhere to the condemned limit of the existing law. The women franchise advocates. if any. were silent; but the minds of the ladies' deputation WoJIIr bUH)". By the chairman's ruling lady burgiifes were eligible— he did not distingusli .between municipal and Parliamentary electors. Tins loophole was availed of. The -chairman either did not. or could not. see the evasion of his first ruling, and so five lady ratepayers were added by Graugietown to the Liberal Thousand. The representatives; on the executive were Mr. Marshall, tfctn.. Councillor Jenkins, Messrs. W. Stenner, J. C. Turner Burns, and the chair- man and secretary. It was reported that the ward owed £2 IDs. towards the expenses of the Roseherv visit, and the ha.t was sent round with a result which the officers probably know by this time. SPLOTr WARD. At the meeting for Splott Mr. W. Roberts was elected as chairman, and Mr. G. H. Davies as secretary, these two to be on the executive, with Councillors Comley and Andrews, and Mr. Sam Morgan (a working man). The following three ladies were elected on the Thousand: — Mrs. John Tiplin, IWrs. Davey, and Mrs. John. —Mr. Roberts read a lonsr 1 >tter he had written, and intended to publish, but had been advised by Lis friends not to do so In this letter he complained that Mr. W. Johnston had sent a. communication to the "South Wales Daily News" finding fault with Mr. 11. Bird for retaining Sir Edward Reed's celebrated letter for a month. Mr. Roberts said he had Mr. Bird's authority for saying that he resented 'hat sort of criticism. Mr. Rolierts further stated that tlie Dem^-rats were not Liberals, and lie objected to their presence on the Thou- sand, or to their being recognised by the Liberal party. He hopped the members of the Demo- cratic Union would refrain from taking any part in the selection of a Liberal candidate — On the motion of Mr. Johnston, a resolution was carried thanking Sir Edward Reed for his sei vices, and urging cohesion and unity among all sections of the party. CANTON WARD. If the attendance at the Radnor-road Board Schoolroom is to be taken as a. criterion of the strength of Liberalism in the Canton Ward, then it certainly must be orf- the wane, as during any part of the ward meeting which was held there on Thursday evening the Liberals present did not exceed more than 50. Punctually at 7.45. Mr. Lloyd Meyrick proposed, and Mr. Jonas Holloway seoouded. that Mr. W. Symonds should act as chairman pro tem., which was carried unani- mously.—Upon Mr. W. Symonds taking the chair he at once proceeded with the agenda, the first item of wliioh wan the election of a chairman of the ward committee. Mr. William Lewis was, unanimously elected. After taking his position the Chairman, in the course of a long speech, urged upon the meeting the desi- rability of selecting men who were true to Liberalism, not those who were sailing in false colours. In conclusion, he read the fol- lowing stereotyped letter from the executive committee:—"That it be a recommendation that every Liberal elected upon the Liberal Thousand should subscribe at least Is. towards the funds of the Liberal Association to ena.ble them to defray the ex- penses of the association also that the chairman and secretary of the ward shall be ex-officio members of the Liberal Thousand. It waB decided unanimously to conform with this circular. Upon the proposal of Air. Jonas Holloway, seconded by Mr. J. Norman, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Lloyd Meyrick for his services a-s hon. t-ecretary. —Mr. Lloyd Meyrick, in the course of his reply, stated that the last municipal election was won by the active canvass on the part of the Conservative party, and that, as far as his opinion of the Liberal workers in Canton went, they were not to be trusted OIl accouni; of their treachery. — The meeting next proceeded to the business of electing seven members to represent the ward on the executive committee. It wa-s decided that the chairman and secretary (Mr. Lloyd Meyrick) should act as ex-otficio members. Now came the fun, as to how the other five should be chosen, one gentleman proposing one way and another the t'other, but eventually it was decided to take the nominations separately. At last Messrs. C. F. Sanders, W. Symonds, Jas. Edwards. John Norman, and J. Holloway were duly elected. Eleven nominations were given in, but the above were elected by a large majority. Mrs. Conwav, Mrs. Norman, and Mrs. Watts were unanimously elected as lady representatives on the Thousand.-It was resolved, after a long discussion, to read the list of the represen- tatives upon the' late Thousand, each name being subject to amendment, the great majority of the old hands, however, being re-elected, the meeting closing with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.
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SOUTH WALES ARCHITECTS ANNUAL DINNER AT THE ANGEL HOTEL, CARDIFF. The ii.'iiual dinner of the Cardiff, South Wales, and Monmouthshire Architects' Society took place on Thursday evening at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, when there wa-s a representative attendance. The chair was taken by the pre- sident of the society, Mr. E. M. Bruce- Vaugha.i, F.K.I.B.A., and he was supported I by the Hev. Canon Thompson, Mr. T. H. Stephens, Colonel Goldsinid, Major W. E. Jones, Messrs. W. Harpur (borough engiueer), George Thomas, ),1. S. A., W. Thomas, J. T. Thompson, E. W. Waite, J. C'oates Carter, E. H. Bruton, C. B. Fowler, J. H. Phillips. D. Morgan, E. Jenkin Williams, W. H. D. Caple, &c. Letters of apology for non-attendanoe, principally on account of ill-health, were read from the mayor and town-clerk of Cardiff, Lord Windsor, Lord Tredegar, the Bishop of Llandaff, Sir E. J. Reed, M.P., Major-general Lee, Principal Viriamu Jones, Mr. Lasoelles Caarr, Mr. \V. H. White (secretary of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Alderman David Jone-, Mr. John Duncan, Mr. J. H. Ferrier, Mr. W. Forster Brown, Mr. E. W. M. Corbett, Mr. A. J. Stephens (president of the South Wales Institute of Engineers), Mr. T. H. Thomas, &c. A most appetising repast was served up by Hort Bland, and the tables were very tastefully di-cora,ted. During the dinner a programme of music was dis- coursed. The President having submitted the usual loyal toasts, Mr. T. H. Stephens pro- posed the health of "Our Pabtors, Legislatoi-s. and Defenders," and in referring to the latter merttioned the interesting fact that he organised the first Volunteer corps in Cardiff. (Applause.) Canon Thompson, in responding, said that it was a novel idei to ask a member of a. threatened institution to put on a jovial smile vdien he was going to the gallows with a halter rOl nd his neck, and to look with equanimity upon what appeared to be an attempt at the confiscation of his property. (Laughter.) Con- ri sidering what was going to happen on Monday next, it was a delicate pLecë of irony to connect his name with the toast of "OurLegislators," and would for-n an excellent subject for the pen of the "Western Mail" artist, Mr. J. M. Stani- fcth, whom he saw present that evr-mng. (Re- newed laughter.) Proceeding, Canon Thomp- son spoke of the body of men to whom he be- longed in the highest terms, and referred with pleasure to the fa-t ,hat lie had true friends amongst the Nonconformists. (Applause.) Colonel Goldsmid, in acknowledging the com- pliment paid to Our Defenders," said this year would be famed in the military annals of South Wales ty the march of the Welsh Regi- ment through South Wales. He looked for- ward to this with the greatest interest, as he thought it would not only be a great thing for the regiment itself, but for the people of South Wales, {or he was scry to say that there were in many parts of Wales ministers, not like the vicar there, who wnan Army chaplain, and vlio looked after the interests of the soldiers and regarded their work as true service to the State—(applause)—but -there were ministers of religion in many T-arts of Wales who not only tried to discourage men from entering the Army, but absolutely preached against it. ("Shame.") He condemned this want of enlightenment, and went on to point out how the Army was not what it used to be in the old days, but was now a great school of the nation. He hoped th.- march of the Welsh Regiment —a regiment which had a glorious record- would serve to sweep away the prejudice that still lingered in some parts of Wales. (Ap- plause. ) Major W. E. Jones also responded. At this stacre Mr. J. Coates-Carter (hon. treasurer and secretary) gave a, short report of the doings of the society during the p-ast year, and subsequently the president distributed the prizes won for holiday sketches, the winners of which were Mr. A. E vaais (first prize) and I Mr. W. Lock 'second prize). Then there was a pleasant break in the proceeding. Mr. Bruce- Vaughan handing over to the hon. sec. (Mr. J. Coates-Carter) a massive silver-mounted lamp and case of spoons and forks ad a wedding present, amid applause. The Rev. Canon Thompson. D.D.. next pro- posed "The Cardiff, South Wales, and Mon- mouthshire Architects' Society," in the course of an eloquent and scholarly speech. The architect, lie said, lived in his art, and for every true man and ewry true artist that was quite sufficient. (Applause.) He desired, not so much to be known himself, but he desired to work and to live, and to toil and to think, and suffer, if need be, for the glories that attached to his art that gave his genius and his life. (Applause, Let their inspiration he of a similar kind to that. (Applause.) Architec- ture had for its purpose, not only objects of a useful kind, but it was intended to be soine- thmg more—it was intended to embody in itself the genius and ideas of a great nation and a. great pwple. {Renewed applause.) The art of arcintectnre was almost an imperishable one. and, while the painting of Greece li:id disappeared, it-s architecture still ren ained as a monument to its art and genius. TP aLs^-) Proceeding, Canon Thompson said he would like to see Cardiff have a school of architecture for itself. (Applause.) Cardiff was becoming the greatest community in tlie tst, and it rested with the architects of the town to make it architecturally great. (Ap- plause.) He would like to see Card iff sustain- ing her own architecture, and, for his own part, he might say lie had always tried to entourage local talent, and in his experiments lie had not beer, disappointed. (Applause.) Mr. E. M. Bruce Vaughan (the president), ia responding, referred to the encouragement which Canon Thompson had given to local architects, a-mid applause, and spoke of the objects of the society. Commenting on the con- glomerate architecture of Ca.rdiff, the speaker asked who was responsible for the defects. The borough engineer by suorresting the new bye- law, "a separate drain to each house." had endeavoured to cope with one defect, and as a ¡ society they heartily agreed with that bve-law. Then, who were responsible for the defects ? The county; council —(hear, hea.r)-who gave the borough er.ginepr--a ma.n of the highest qualifications hinlSelf-an inadequate staff, and also put him in direct competition with private industry by making him the architect of market buildings, sanatorium^, hospitals, police-stations, and the like. (Applause.) Why should a hospital, a. sanatorium, a market-place, or a police-station be designed by a borough engineer, and so throw a still greater burden on already over-burdened shoulders, and at a time, when there were many local architects quite capable of designing and efficiently superintending buildings.of this kind i who had fa.r too little to do? (Hear, hear.) Architects at a distance seemed to think that Cardiff was a veritable Land of Goshen, but how disappointed they were when they had lea-rued by experience that so little was left for private and individual industry because of the estate -,rs system and because the municipal governors were the municipal architects as well. Con- tinuing, the president accounted for the absence of the science of architecture in their buildings at Cardiff by pointing out that the houses ajid villas were built by the score for the people instead of the individual building the house for himself. (Applause.) They were built for the sake of the profit to the speculator. There was no other object in view, and he did not know of any town of the size where the villa and residential architecture waa so poor as it was in Cardiff. (Applause.) Mr. (reorge Thomas, M.S.A., proposed ''The Local Governing Bodies, to which Mr. W. Harpur. in responding, saicl that there had been 1.000 houses per annum built in Cardiff for the last ten or eleven years, and mentioned that since he had been appointed borough engineer he had performed more work than the whole of his predecessors. Mr. W. H. D. Caple proposed The Kindred Arts ana Sciences," to which Mr. E. W. Waite responded, and other toasts followed. I
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS.
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS. MERTHYR. LIST OF CANDIDATES. Thursday was the last day for receiving tho nominations of candidates to fill the thirteen seats on the Merthyr School Board for the ensuing triennial term, the following being a list of those sent in :— John Baines, Romau Catholic priest, Dowlais- Arthur Daniel, provision merchant, Troedvrhiw William Lewis Dauiel, official receiver in bant ruptcy, Merthyr; David Davies, grocer, Merthyr Henry Davies, lecturer in geology and mining, harris; David Charles Edwards, Calvinistic Methodis minister, Merthyr; Isaac Edwards, checkweitfher Merthyr; Win. Morgan Evans, grocer, Treharris; Henry Edward Gray, mining engineer, Merthyr Vale; Charles Heury James, mining engineer, Merthyr; Thomas Jenkins, farmer, Pant; Daniel Lewis, rector, Merthyr; Joseph Owen, iron merchant, Troedy- rhiw John Pippett, Roman Catholic priest, Dow- his; Bees Price, contractor, Dowlais Dan Thomas, licensed victualler, Merthyr; John Thonas, Congre- gational minister, Merthyr; Bernard Stephen Wade, Roman Catholic priest, Merthyr; James W illiams, Baptist minister, Dowlais Llewellyn Morgan Williams, rector, Dowlais Rees Williams, insurance agent, Merthyr; Richard Solomon Williams, Con- greaational minister, Dowlais; Vincent Andover Wills, chemist, Merthyr. The last day for withdrawals is the 25th inst. LLANGEINOR. LIST OF NOMINATIONS. The following is the list of the persons nomi- nated as candidates in the forthcoming election for seats on the Llangeinor School Board. Nme- teen candidates have been nominated for the nine vacancies. The elecHon is fixed for March 4. Nominations :— OGMORE WARD.—Johu Bennett, colliery overman- Tynewvdd: Thomas Henry Job, engine driver, Tyne; wydd John Jones, under manager, Nantymoel David Phillips, clerk in Holy Orders, Tynewydd; David Sims Rees, colliery manager, Nantyuioel Arthur Williams, surgeon, Tynewydd; David Evans, grocer, Tynewydd. GARW WARD. David Davies, overman, Ponty- cymmer Evan Griffiths, colliery cashier, Blaengarw David Hughes, Congregational minister, Ponty- cymmer; John Hughes, Congregational minister, Blaengarw John Jenkins, collier, lllnengarw; Thos. Philip Jones, grocer, Pontycwmmer; John Lamb, Baptist minister, Pontycymmer; Mathew John Mills, Methodist minister, Blaengarw William Morgans Baptist minister, Blaengarw; Benjamin Noyle, clerk, Pontycymmer; James Rees, postmaster Pontycymmer ;"and Hannah Newnham Rhys, married woman, Pontyrhil. YSTRADGYNLAIS. The school board election for the parish of Ystradgynlais Lower took place on Tuesday. There were nine candidates for seven seats. The votes were counted on Wednesday, the result being as follows :— KLECTKD. 'Thomas Rees, weigher (Ind.) 967 'John Powell, grocer (Ind.) 869 T. Lloyd, colliery manager (Baptist) 778 T. Watkins, highway surveyor (Church). 774 » Rhys Thomas, music teacher (Ind.) 653 *Rees Morgan, timber merchant (C.M.) 631 Hev. W. Griffiths (C.M.). 454 NON-ELliCTKD. i Thomas Williams, draper (C.M.) 439 Watkin Thomas, builder (Ind.) 259 •Members of the old board.
PROPERTY EXCHANGE.
PROPERTY EXCHANGE. I, CARDIFF. Messrs Bailey and Giller, of 3, Castle-street, conducted a sale by auction on Thursday even- ing at the Mart, Bank-bnildiugs, of—Lot 1, No. Clifton-street; Lot 2, 30 and 31, Rose-street: Let 3, 20, 22, and 24, Emerald-street; Lot 4, 16 and 18, Knole-street; and Lot 5, 20 and 22, I Knole-street. A fairly good company attended, f and for 24, Cliften-street, the biddings were brisk, and it was finally knocked down to Mr. E. P. Lewis at £880. Lots No. 2, 3, 4, and 5, not ) reaching the reserve, were withdrawn, and are for sale privately. Messrs. Cory and White were solicitors for the vendors of Let 1, and Messrs. Heard and Sons for the vendors of Lots ) 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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CAKDJLFF PARLIAMENTARY I HANDICAP.
CAKDJLFF PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP. FEDKATJON-WOOMS, Thursday. The introduction of several new candidates into to-day's betting had a. marked effect on the market transactions. At 50's.i lsmay and Broadhurst, a couple of new candidates, were each backed in a mild way, whilst another fresh one to the quotations was the selected of the Keir Hardie stable. Forties were quoted at tho outset, but there was a marked uncertamty in the tone of both backers and dealers, with the result that both fought shy of it, and the commission win dropjied. All the new candi- dates mentioned above, by the way. are to a great extent untried. Ismay certainly has had a little "rough up," but no satisfaction can be gleaned from that. Of those that have already figured in the betting Mr. E. R. Moxey was be- friended to most money. It was reported that he had come out of a. trial with Coalowner and Philanthropist in the most satisfactory manner, and. on the strength of this, lie displaced John Jenkins in the betting. From 2's D. A- Thomas dropped to join the long-odds division, for no ostensible reason except that the fielding against him was strong, and hackers naturally consider where there is smoke there is tire. A similar retirement was made by John Corr, who, it was rumoured, was simply put in to make the running for his stable compwnion. Major Jones retired to 40's, offered, whilst Allen Upward, alleged to be absent from his gallops, still remained a,t, 1,000 to 1 offered. The prices at tho close were: 11 to 1C on Mr. E. R. Moxey (t) Evens agst Mr. John Jenkins (t & o) 2 tol — Mr. D. A. Thomas and Lord E. Fitzmaurice (t) 3 to 1 — Mr. Clifford Cory 4to 1 — Mr. Morgan Morgan (o) 8 tb 1 — Mr. Lewis Williams 10 to 1 — Mr. John Cory, Mr. Ebenezer Bin van, and Mr. John Duncan (0) 40 to 1 — Major -Jones (o) 50 to 1 — Ismay and Broadhurst (t & o) 1C03 to 1 — Mr. Allen Upward (o)
LOCAL RAILWAY MEETINGS.
LOCAL RAILWAY MEETINGS. The seventy-first ordinary meeting of this company was held on Thursday at 134, Pal- merston-buildings, Old Broad-street, London. Mr. H. F. Slattery, the chairman of the com- pany, presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said he was very bappv to tell them that everything indicated that they had seen the worst times, and that a period of prosperity had set in for the time. The company had entered into arrangements with some of the largest col- lieries on the line, and were only just beginning to feel the beneficial effects. The gross receipts for the half-year hud increased by £ 3,405—from j642,544 to £ 45,779. Passenger receipts showed an increase of JE417, a.nd minerals had increased by £ 1,191. The total expenditure showed an increase of £ 1.230—from £ 23,726 to e £ 24,956. The working expenses had been per cent.—rather a decrease. The sum available for distribution was £ 20,S47, which was sufficient to pay 2j per cent, upon the "B" Debenture Stock, after meeting all prior charges, being 2 per cent., the amount due on tha.t stock to the 30th of June, 1894, and 24 per oent. towards the interest due for the half-year ending the 31st of December, 1894. It was anticipated that the new pits would soon develop an out- put of half a million tons which could not fail to have an immediate effect upon their receipts. Mr. W. Bailey Hawkins seconded the motion, and the report and accounts were adopted. The retiring directors—Messrs. H. F. Slat-bery, S. G. She-ppaj-d. and J. W. Batten, and the auditor, Mr. Thos. Kennedy, having been re-elected, A special meeting was held pursuant to the Standing Orders of Parliament, for the purpose of considering the Bill promoted by the com- pany and now before arliament, for empower- iliff the company to raise further money to the extent of £ 30.000. which was required for doubling that portion of the line be't-ween Maes- ycwminer a.nd Machen. The Chairman said the money would be raised bv the issue of "B" DebeAture Stock. The B" Stock was considerably over par at the present moment, a.nd he mentioned that they had already got the assent of the requisite holding to the Bill. Mr. Hawkins seconded the motion that the Bill be approved, which was accordingly done. The proceeding's closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the directors and tJ, hvff.
ANCIENT BRITONS' SOCIETY.
ANCIENT BRITONS' SOCIETY. The 180th anniversary festival dinner of the Most Honourable and Loyal Society of Ancient Britons will be held at the Holborn Restau- rant on St. David's Day. Mr. P. P. Pennant will preside, and will be supported by Mr. Thomas Wood (treasurer), Lord Llangattock, and Mr. J. Lewis Thomas, F.S.A. (vice-trea- surers), Lord Harlech, Mr. Justice Vaughan- Williams, the Hon. G. T. Kenvon. M.P., Sir J- T. D. Llewelyn, Sir John Williams, their Honours Judges Lewis, Owen, ami Wood. the Hijih-Sheriffs of Montgomeryshire and Pem- brokeshire, Sir N. Wyatt, Sir W. T. Lewis, Sir J. Puleston (chairman of the St. Paul's Welsh Festival), Sir John J. Jenkins, Arch- deacons Griffiths, Howell, and Hilbers. Mr. Stanley Leighton. M.P.. Mr. Alderman V aughan-Morgun, the Rev. Canon Morris, Mr. J. W. Maclure, M.P.. Mr. W. H. Preece, C.B., Mr. A. Griffith-Boscawen, M.P., the Rev. J. S. Brownrigg', Mr. Charles J. Davies (treasurer of the St. Paul's Welsh Festival), Mr. Edwardes Jones, Mr. J. Marshall Dug- dale, Dr. Isambard Owen, Colonel John Morpan, Colonel H. R. Plughes, Mr. Owen S. Wvnn' Mr. Griffith Jones, and many other gentlemen connected with the Principality.
THE PRIMROSE LEAGHFE.
THE PRIMROSE LEAGHFE. A meeting in connection with the Ogmore Habitation (No. 870) tf the Primrose League wa.s held at the Esplanade-rooms, Porthe-awl. on Wednesday evening, when there was a large attendance of members and friends. The meet- ing was presided over by Mr. F. H. Wilson, D.C. A short musical entertainment preceded a speech by Mr. Waddinsrton, Conservative agent for Cardiff, upon Church Disestablishment, Home Rule, the Heuse of Lords, and the Em- ployers' Liability Act. This was followed by miscellaneous programme.
DEATH OF MR. R. J. BULL.
DEATH OF MR. R. J. BULL. The death took place on Thursday morning of Mr. R. J. Bull, late stationmaster of Ystrad Mynaoh, after a painful and lingering illness. Deceased was widely known and respected by all tfhades of religious and political parties. About the early part of the year 1865 he com- menced to act as district correspondent for the press, a position he filled with credit to himself and those connected with him. He was hono- rary lay reader at the Gellitfaer Parish Church, and frequently conducted services and preached at the several mission churches in the district. When the branch of the Church Defence Institu- tion was formed for Gelligaer parish lie was appointed secretary. In the vear 1887, the Jubi- lee year, he. with the late Mr. W. Williams, Tynyooed, the late Mr. J. Rees, Twyn, and some others formed the Vstrad Mynaoh Sheep Shear- ing Society, and was secretary until failing health necessitated his resigning, Thuolt against the mem hers' wish. He was a member of Court Temple of Peace Lodge, No, 3,296, of the Ancient Order of Foresters. He joined the Order in the year 1867 and took great- interest in its affairs, and frequently attended as dele- gate at the High Court meetings. Deceased was a staunch Churchman, and in politics a Con- servative.
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THE THREE R'S
THE THREE R'S A DCOLOGUK. Scane—A country lane. Bath Templeton, Rose Templeton. A tall young parson, having just left them, is walking in a contrary direction. Rose: A moustache is a great improve orient to Mr. Colson, Ruth. Don't you think to 1 Ruth: I think it is, but *it is unclericai. Be was good looking enough—for a curate— without it. Rose: Why for a, curate? Ruth They ought not to be too good look- g, because they are always so inel'gible! I notice mothers always prefer the ugly. un- inteiestmg curates-at least, ours does. This is my Poll«*k's "Course of Time," Rose, that Mr. Cols«n has returned. Rose: No, dear, it is my copy. It has the date of my birth in it, and my initials Aunt Martha gave it Die, and she forgot we were beth R. T. 's. Ruth I thought it was mine when I lent it to Mr. Colson. Of course, he meant to let-un ii to me. Rose (handling it. pettishly): Here, take it- Ftugh, how it ■smells of tobacco! I sun- fose it has an extra value in your yes now; though I don't believe you have read it. Ruth (turning over the leaves.) I wonder If he has marked the passage he admires. Rose I shall think it a very ungentlenian- Akc proceeding if he has. Ruth (animatedly): Rose. Here is some •oetrv in Mr. Colson's handwriting. Oh, he w excatmg! Rose (eatr»rlr Let me ?ee. Ruth (reading): Sonnet to R— It must lie m-iint for-one of us. Rose: He gave nie the book. Ruth (holding the paper behind her back): But I lent it to him. Meeting us both to- gether he probably -nfused. Don't look cross, Rose. I am sure I do not want his poetry unless it is meant for me. At any rate. he Plight line mtie a fair copy before giving it to anvone this is all erasures. Rosa vionly)". He has #r'quentW »*id very roe 'I :Dg. to me and quoted poetry when -*e have been plaving tennis together. Rutb ivith triumph,: iiQ 1M IL"a fA TMS. f when I have wn flaying his accompani- ments Rose: Read the lines out, probably we ■shall know then for whom they are meant. tie said he would write something in my album. Ruth (tantalisinglv holding the paper at arms' length): Mother would not like either of us to give him any encouragement, she has more than hinted as much; so calm your transports. (Reads.) "Sonnet to R-. "I sing thy charms with bated breath and awe, The loveliest maid these eyes hath seen on earth Superfluous 'tis to catalogue thy worth Yet must I try thy portrait here to draw. Within the rosy cavern of thy jaw, Thy pearly teeth like gems gfonin forth in mirth- Rose (complacently): All this might be meant for either ot us so far. We have both got very nice teeth, anyway. I think he writes quite beautiful poetry. Ruth (critically): Yes, but perhaps he has CIibbed it from Tupper or Browning. Don't interrupt. (Reads.) "In one soft cheek a dimple has its birth, And sets its seal on beauty without flaw." Rose: You have no dynples, Ruth. Ruth And you have two. Rose: He may have noticed only one from the pulpit. Ruth: I believe I have a dimple some- times. Rose (positively): Well, I never saw it! Ruth (reads) '"Thy tall slight form"— Rose: You are the taller of the two. Ruth. But I am not, so to speak, slight. Rose (ruefully): No, we are both rathe*- plump than otherwise. Ruth: All things are comparative. Per- haps there were none but stout girls in his last parish, o be thinks us svelte. (Reads.) "Thy tall, slight form is graceful as a dove, Thy sweet voice murmurs wise and witty things. Thy blue eyes shine"— Rose Now, I should call my own eyee green, and yours grey! Still, there is no knowing what other people might think them. Ruth Mother says mine are blue. Rose: Where, dear. When you were ft tiny baby you know. Don't let us quarrel over] it, or discuss anything until we come to the end. Ctrtainlv it must be meant for one of: us. We shall decide which after reading th-3 rest. Go on. "Thy blue eyes shine though depths un- p I unibed of love; Thy soft hair curls in wanton reaves and rings"- j Rose: Oh! Ruth Oh Both (softly): Tongs. Rose: No man would know that. d<& Go on. there should be two more lines—as he calls it a sonnet. Ruth (reads): But Ruthless— (excitedly). He has put a capital R. Rather pointed Rose A pointed R ? Ruth No, a pointed allusion. I think it is nice of him to be vague and hide his meau- iiig a little. (Reads.) "But Ruthless Rose"— Rose: My name! This is decidedly bif- fling. It seems to me the name must de ide the doubt. I had a suspicion it was meant for me, else why did he look confused as he gave me the book? P-uth (slowly): Yes-es. He certainly has put a capital R to rose, but (more hopefully) it seems as if both R's were accidental, for li" has scattered his capitals with a. Javtslt haLd in the last couplet. I R-e (absently): Ah! Ruth (reads): "But Ruthttss ReM ttou fc»st one sharp, red ThJm-' Thy tongue I dread its satire and it-R scorn RosJ (after a pause). It has a sting in its tail, like a wa.-sp- Ruth And an epigram. Rose: Which of us can he have meant it for? I am quite sure I never spoke sharply to him, not even when he stepped on my toe at the Mayfords dance. Have you? Ruth (crossly): Really I can't say Take the precious document and copy it into your I album, or get Mr. Colson to do so. Rose (taking the paper and reading it): On the whole. it is certainly very compli- inentary to either of us. I noticed he blushed yesterday at the Thompson's when he re- marked that he always seemed to get "love" games! Ruth For my part I do not care for a compliment that is dragged out a certaia length, like a piece of elastic, only to be let go with a. smarting result in the end. Rose: Still, dear, to be called "the love- liest maid these eyes have seen on earth" must be complimentary to any girl. (in a I tone of surprise.) There is something on the other side. Ruth: Well? Rose: In another handwriting-—a woman's. It is evidently the fly-leaf of a letter; (reads) "Until Monday, darlmg,— "Ever your, lovingly. "Rosie Smith." Ruth Nil,ding bitterly): The "R'lthhrs Rose" of the SOlJnet: Poor Mr. Colson; I hope her tongue is not so very sharp and scornfuli Rose (scrutinising the paper): Then there is some pencil writing? Ruth: Quite a wonderful scrap of paper this Proceed with your discoveries. Rose: It seems to be a washing list; (reads) "1 flannel shirt, 3 collars, 3 handker- chiefs, 1 pair socks, 1-" Ruth (hastily): Do stop, Rose How dis- gusting. Fancy, only one pair—oh Rose (naively): Do \ou suppose this is a week's washing? Ruth (in a tone of horror): How should I know? (Looks back.) He has turned, and is walking fast this way. Rose: Perhaps he is coming back for his propertyr/ Ruth I should think he would, if he re mem bered it. Rose: He might not like it, if he thought we had read it. Ruth Which ? The sonnet; the name of his "lovingly" or the washing list" Rose: All of it! Give me the book, and v hen he comes near enough to see, I will hold it so that the paper shall drop out acci- dentally, and he will think we have not seen it Ruth I expect mother will be quite nice to Mr Colson when she knows there is a Rosie Smith in the background What a re- lief it will be to her (hands the book to Rose.) Here, take your Pollock. I shall never see its binding agaiin without, thinking of how many pocket .handkerchiefs Mr. Col- son sends to the wash As for its inside, the course of time" may *pin out, to its bitter end, before I open it. to risk finding another of Mr. Colson's confidences Rose (nwd-itativelvl • I wonder if this Bonis + Smith is so very beautiful? Quickly.) Look round very carefully, Ruthie, is he near enough yet ? Ruth: I da/re not look, I felt so inchned to show him the "sharp red thorn," within the rosy cavern of my jaw Rose: Judging by the sound he will be closei enough by the time we reacit the corner. (Footsteps apptoaclung with hasty ringing tread. Rose holds the book by the binding as if accidentally, and the paper flutters care- lessly to the ground. They quicken their pace and disappear round a corner.) The Curate (rushing to secure the paper and turning back with his prize.) "Ah, what a relief
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