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BUSINESS ADDRESSES. X STOP ONE MOMENT. X "OH, DEAR, DOCTOR, WHAT WILL YOU RECOMMEND FOR MY CHIL- DREN'S COUGHS AND COLDS?" TUDOR WILLIAIS' PATENT BALSAM OF H#0 N E Y. The Most Marvellous Cure for all Disorders of the Chest, Tliroat, and Lungs. It never fails to give instant relief, and does not con- tain Laudanum, Opium, or Morphia. BE WISE IN TIME. Don't tamper with Danger, but go straight awav for TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. IT 13 INVALUABLE for Weak-chested Men, Deli- cate Womeu and Children. It cures when all other remedies fail. It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Tightness of the Chest It cures thousand" of children of Bronchitis and Whoop- tag Coughs. It Cures for One Shilling when pounds have been spent in rain. DO TRY IT! If you have a Cough, try it; if you have a Cold, vy it; it you bave Bronchitis, try it. It loosens the Phlejrm, and promotes expectoration, produces warmth and comfort to the chest, and tfives refresh- iag sleep when you have lost nights of rest. READ OUT. HOW COMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. When you are distressed with a miserable cold, nose banged Ùp, throat sore, lirr.be aching with a general feeling of smothering, a few doses of the Baisam of Honey will clear the wretched symptoms away, almost before you know it. There is nothing like it on the market; it is thoroughly up to æte; Jt trick les into all the system. À true friend prompt nd reliable in iU action. READ OW vrrnvwrn-H. SPONTANEOUS TESTIMONY. Worthy of Your Consideration. Sir,—Mv wife desires me to say that your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey has proved a mo^t "Valuable mediciae in our large family (eight chil- dren As soon as a cough or a cold makes its appearance a dcse of Tudor'a Balsam is at once ad- ministered. and its treatment is followed up until the cold disappears. Before using the Balsam in our family the children have been prostrate with colds for several weeks, hut now, by taking doses, as directed, they seem to suffer very little incon- venience. During the short time the cold is upon them the actiO,1 of the Balsam is marvellous, and the little ones take it readily and ask for more WALTER J. BRETT, C.M., Headmaster Severn Time] Schooj, March 16th, 1892. Sold by all Chemists and Stores all over the World in Is. 1¥J., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. bottle*. Ssmple Bottle sent post paid for 11, 3d, or 3c. and 1501., from the Patentee D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, MEDICAL HALL. ABERDARE. BALL JJ,00MS' JJAZAARS AND BANQUETING HALLS, v DECORATED AND FURNISHED COMPLETE. TaNhnf. Seatrng, Carpeting, and Decoratingt o any B,"ldinff- Royal Arms, Plumes, Heraldic bhielda, Flags, Illumination Lamps, and Lanterns for Sale or Hire. Write for Designs and Estimates to RICHARDSON & CO., j PUBLIC DECORATORS & ILLUMINATORS TBADE-STBEET, PENABTH-ROAD CARDIFF. The Largest and Best Stock of Decorations in the provinces. 56036 TAYLOR and SON AUCTIONEERS, 12, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET, CARDIFF. Appointed to Levy Distress for Rent. Thrta Furniture Sales weekly —Tuesday and Friday at two Saturday at seven p.m. Furniture or Stock Bought or Sold on Com- i mission. e4810 WHERE SHALL I BUYP ] J.RT DECORATORS. \\r D A Y I s A ND SON ▼ ? • POINTERS. GLASS, OIL, AND PAPER-HANGING MERCHANTS. 11. QJEEN-STREET. — =) BOOTS. "ITT C PEACE. FAMILY BOOT- ft. 2TAKER, BEDWELLTY HOUSE, 78, QUEEN-STREET. CARDIFF. FOR GOOD RELIABLE BOOTS you J' Cannot do Better than Call at WIL- LIAMS and SON'S, Rctaurxda Boot Stores, Salisbury-road, Cathays, and Riverside and Saltmead Boot Supply, 40, Tudor-road. CARTRIDGES. SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS M? 2i, CASTLE-STREET. Smokeless Cartridges 98. 6d. 100. Cartridges from 6s. 100 CLERICAL AND MILITARY TAILORS. E J. BAKER .'? t HIGH-CLASS TAILOR, 33 QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. Agent t' or Messrs. Hobson and Sons, Military Outfitters, London. CLOTHING. WANTED^ LeftvOff Clothing Every VT Description, Furniture, Pianos, Violins, Old China; prives given.—Jlance, Wyndham Arcade. CairUff. e4773 LADIES' Gentlemen's, and Children's JLJ Wardrobes Purchased; full prices given; all orders punctually attended to.—lire. North, 14, Caroline-street, Cardiff. e4798 CUTLERY. — 1 FOR GOOD CUT! ERY GO TO JP A. W. STANIFORTH. "THE CUTLER," 6. CHURCH-STREET. Repairing and Grinding (daily). DYEWORKS, ETC. JF YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHES NICELY CLEANED, GO TO KOBBS, DYER, 1, NELSON-TERRACE. ————————————————————————?———?. j rURWITITRE. EYAN & COMPANY, LIMITED JL? THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS." ST. MAUY-STRKKT AND DUKE-STREET. C FRUIT. &c. W. ALEXANDElT(Late H. Prw<), 39, Salisbury-road, Importer of English and Foreign Fruits. Fretih vc^etablas supplied daily Ail kinds fish in seMOn. ""——— ■ ■ i GROCERIES. DAVID JONES & co„ LIMITED THE PEOPLE'S FOOD PROVIDERS, Th* ftMMt BaMsr Ud. per lk. Call at \Y ilarton-htree*. ) ———————————————"— j GUNS. SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS k} 21. CASTLE STREET, Hammer and Hammerless Guns, from £ 3. t COLTS' REPEATING RIFLES, £3158, RHEUMATIC CURE. F FOB FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO PHIL PHILLIPS 24. ST. MARY-STREET. TEA. 1 .———— I THE CHOOLA TEA COMPANY TEA GROWERS AND EXPERTS, PARK-BUILDINGS, Q UTIENSTREET. T fcAVIl) JOXES unci 00. (Limited) XJ roa FIN j?s*r TEA IN THE MARKET. CALI, AT WEIAllTON-STRKET. TYPEWRITING. TTa^SL O'VYEN AND CO. (Limited) JLf L«nral Woife, :o.Plllfj1t;&tiODII, Estimates, an.l aU Uraneacs or TnM'wr¡ti,¡¡; executed on the 8nùr dst l Kot'c*. T»'-i i" .>a iujii aiciou. A[ VP. 3ITXLr'INGS. CATiDTFT l1li' I ( WHERE TO LUNCH. flTHE SCOTIA" IIKSTA U RANT JL MJNCHEONS, TEAS, DINNERS ^5, DXJK E-STB liET. BUSINESS ADDRESSES Q.WILYM JgjVANS' QUININE JglTTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. Is the ijfst p««ible Winter Medicine. It is admirably arlapted fnr the preven- tion and cure of all Winter ailments. Especially should all whose occupations keep them indools for a great part of the day protect themsel es from the injury ta health resulting from Easterly winds, cold and damp feet, exposure to the weather. This can be easily done by taking a timely course of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS THE BEST REMEDY FOR WEAKNESS! NERVOUSNESS LOW SPIRITS; MELANCHOLY!! INDIGESTION!! CHEST AFFECTION!! LOSS OF APPETTTEM BLOOD DISORDERS!! GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, ?JT THE VEGETABLE TONIC Sold in 2s. ed. and 4s. 6d. Battles. Samples le. l £ d. size. See the name "Gwilym Evans'" on Stamp, Label, and Rettie TUs is important, as there are nume- reus imitatioDL Sole Proprietora- QUININE BITTERS MANUFAC ?q5 TURING COMPANY (LIMITED),, LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES. 26185 BACON. JJACON. JJAVID JONES AND CO" Y IMITED, THE PEOPLE'S POPULAR FOOD PROVIDERS, HAVE JUST LANDED A VERY JJEAVY CONSIGNMENT OF pEA-FED, gINGED ILTSHIRE gIDES PERFECT CURE AND SELECTION LIGHT, LEAN, VERY MILD. 4ID. PER LB. 4 BY THE SIDE. Note our only address— WESTMINSTER JgTORES WHARTON-STREET. QARDIFF. TelegramsPremier." Telephone: National, 621. ART IFIU 1 A L TEETH. COMPLETE SET ONE GUINEA- SINGLE TOOTH. 2s. 6d. Five Years' Warranty. Prize Medal. GOODMAN AND CO., 56, QUEEN STREET, and 10. DUKE- STREET. CARDIFF. ARTIFICIAL TEETH PAINLESSLY FITTED by atmospheric Suction, at one-third their usual No extractions necessary; perfect and per- manent life-like appearance; special SOFT PALATES for Tendor Gums perfect for Mastication md Speech COCNTRY PATIENTS SUPPLIED in ONE VISIT and Railwav Fare allowed. SPECIAf. ATTENTION GIVEN TO REPAIRS, EXTRACTIONS. STOPPINGS, &c. TESTIMONIALS. Dr. ANDREW WILSON (late lt.N.) says:—"I can recommend Mr. Go-.vlman as a very skilful and humane Dentist. His reasonable charges should Lttract to him all classes." Mr. E. VVSE, of Plaistow, says:—I am very well pleased with the attention I have received from you. 1'he artificial teeth supplied have giyen me perfect wtisfaction, a" It previous set I hnd from anothetr ioctist wer" by no moans comfortable. I am in- debted to Mr..Andrew Wilson, editor of Health,' for recommending me to ymir establishment." CONSULTATIONS FREE. SPECIALITY in WHITE ENAMEL and GOLD FILLINGS, AMERICAN DENTISTRY, and PTiATET.ESS PALATES. Before entering look fon the name— GOODMAN AND CO.. LO, DUKE STREET, and 56. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. PONTYPRIDD- kó. TAFF-STREET (over Glamor- ganshire Rank) NEWPORT 28, HIGH-STREET. SWANSEA 15. CASTLE STKKET. Hours: 10 to R Cons-il'-tion Free. ? ANYONE WHO KNOWS anything about Tea says PHILLIPS'S 29. is the best obtainable. It's the very Tea for the Festive Season. verybody expects the best at this time of the year, so send your order along and give your friends and yourself a treat. Our Vanman will be very pleased to call with a pound for you on receipt of Postcard. PHILLIPS & CO., TEA SPECIALISTS. QUEEN-STREET CARDIFF. Li. J. HEATH AND SONS. PIANOFORTES h* — BROADWOOD, Sohiedmayer, Ccna-rd, Erard, Kirkman, Kaps, Brinemead, SOeiaway, Hopkinson, Bfechotein, Challen, Ke araeyer. &c.. Ac. )EGANS by :—MASGN and "aMl.IN. Bell. Smith, Cs-ri enter, Storing, Story and Olark. Doiiertv, Karn, &c., and annoniuma by Alex- ander, &c., XC. i FULT, CONCERT GRAND, 7i )Octaves, by the genuine an 1 celebrated firm, SClIIEDMAYER, for Hire, for Conccits, &c. LARGEST POSSIBLE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH. IXPERIENCED TUNERS VISIT ALL PARTS OF iOUTH WALES PERIODICALLY. REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS EXECUTED BY '1RST CLASS AND EXPERIENCED LONDON WORKMEN. irECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR FLACES OF WOR- SHIP. INSTITLTIONS, AND SCHOOLS. Before Purchasing, do .lot fail to Send for our I 'rice List* and Verdict of 900, and Compare our 'rices and Terma with other Houses. SHOWROOMS— 51, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF; 70, TAFV STREET, PONTYPRLDD and 31, WINDSOR ROAD, PENARTH. AGENCIES AT VBERAVON, O'ADOVLON-UAliRY, CAEllPHILIiY, BlA 'DGKND, MA ESTER, :\NVAaSER8 WAV1>:D IN ALL PARTS, ON GOOD eOloUUSSIOX. eNW matewn'WiMW—«a—— I WEEKLY MAIL AND NEWS OF 1 TV THF. WEEK. PRK.E ONE rENNY. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. GRAND CIIRI8 T MA S SALE, IRONMONGERY AND FURNITURE. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN WALES m—is K £ pi" III I??; ? "? ""¡: 4" JLhl C. ?? N2.0 ? 00 o ? ;Q 00 Z ? ? ? ? ? CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ALL KIND& OF HOUSEHOLD RE- QUISITES. PERKINS BROS. & Co 58, ST. MARY-STREET, WYNDHAM ARCADE, CARDIFF. FURNITURE! FURNITURE!! FURNITURE BEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED), THE CARDIFF F U HNISHERS, AS THE LARGEST FURNISHERS IN SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE. Can produce Good and Reliable Goods at about HALF the PRICES charged by many of their Competitors. Do not give 30 or 40 per cent. more for Goods elsewhere, but place your Orders in the hands of this old and reliable Firm, whose Successful trading for nearly Half a Century has not only puc them in the position they hold in the Furnishing World, but affords the strongest possible proof of the satisfaction they give the many Thousands of Customers they continually supply. BARGAINS IN BEDSTEADS AND BEDDINS BARGAINS IN DINING-ROOM SUITES. BARGAINS IN DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. BARGAINS IN BEDROOM SUITES. BARGAINS IN KITCHEN FURNITURE. PIANOS. AMERICAN ORGANS AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. BARGAINS IN EVERYTHING. DELIVERY FREE! ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE GRATIS AND POST FREE BEVAN & CO., LTD.. ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. OPPOSITE TOWN-IIALL, NEWPORT CLARENCE-STREET, PONTYPOOL nor.To:rs OUWINAI For Fetnal'is > For Females Orly i HENEDICT PILLS. Only. HP HO USANDS of Testimonials hs»*«i hreii rtet:v:M? from all pa-u. Fenufc.'es of all h'„vp sUo-.ild ta'we Ihern. They at onc.o remove *11 I)Ii8tfl\tionf;. 11C) rnattvr 1,(,w or from whab- eTe* cause *ri*iiif. In boxes 7^*1., lit. lAd, and 2s. 9d. Senr I'owt Eree. 1111r1(' »Wfrr, td. txtis, .)il1'1". tty proprietor G. D. Hortou. M I'.S. (from the liirming- ham ami HMI'H:1.I), Aston House, Aston-road. Birminirhani.—Acfn*«: Cirt'iff A. Hason, CbcmsK, 3a, Bndse ttrept. alld 11. Bute-ttrttt. Mer- thyr—Will* Ctieniist, Oeor^iovun. lilo.Yd, Chemist. Oxfor>l-«treef, Youug, Che- mist, High street. Cannot ba bad from other Chfinifita. N.B.—None g-enuine luilcm bearing "6. D. Horton," in red across each label. Letters answered j pt- BUSINESS ADDRESSES. TT'PPS'S GRATEFUL. —? COMFORTING. BREAKFAST-SUPPER. COCOA, BOILING WATER ok MILK \? I E5c,94 ^"EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. J^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. J^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. J £ EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES Jg^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. ^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. co ANY DOCTOR WILL TELL YOU" fhere is no better Cough Medicine 4. than KEATING'SLOZENGES. One f §-ives relief; if you suffer from coujrh J try them but once they wilj, cure »■ and they will not injure your health f gives relief; if you sufter from cough J try them but once they wilj, cure and they will not injure your health the most delicate can take them. As a remedy they are simply unrivalled. Sold everywhere in 13& tins. [303 jgEECHAM'S PILLS. JgEECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS. "r orth I!, Guinea a Bo*. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? For Bilious ttacks. EECHAM'S PILLS For Nervous Disorders. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? For Indigestion in aU its forms. EECHAM'S PILLS. For Wind and Pains in the Stomach. EECHAM'S PILLS. JD For Sick Headache. EECHAM'S PILLS Have. Saved the Lives of Thousandll. EECHAM'S PILLS. JD For Giddiness. EECHAM'S PILLS. ForFuliiess and Swelling after Meals. EECHAM'S PILLS JL? Are Worth a Guinea a Box. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? A Wonderful Medicine for Females o fall A«r EECHAM'S PILLS ?? Are Adapted for Old and,Young. GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NOW OPEN ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF BERRY AND CO.'8 HOUSE FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, 34, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF TEN THOUSAND USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES TO SELECT FROM. CHEAPER AND BETTER THAN EVER. MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS CARDS. Entirely New Designs, and Marvellously Cheap. FURNITURE. BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE. ENORMOUS PURCHASES FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON OF EVERY POSSIBLE REQUIREMENT IN HOUSE FURNISHING. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE. 34, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. JgIG DROP IN THE PRICE OF MUTTON. PRIME NEW ZEALANH MUTTON At the following low prices:- PRIME LEGS MUTTON 4d. per lb. PRIME SHOULDERS MUTTON 8JO. PRIME LOINS MUTTON 3 £ d NECKS AND BREASTS MUTTON FROM lid PRIME OX BEEF IN GRAND CONDITION. NOTE ONLY ADDRESS:— JJAYID JONES & Co,. (LIMITED), WESTMINSTER STORES, 41079 WHARTON STREET, CARDIFF. 1\¡- ANUFACTURER. Horsforth, Off«rahist JLTJL Own Goods direot from the Loom at Mall Prices, vis. — I Series, Fannies, Cashmeres, fiiegea, Meltons, Mantle Cloths. Pattern sent free on appliwctiim. Save all intermediate profit Special Lot of Dress Meltoni, all »itada«, at per yard. AddressMANUFACTURER, lIORS. soUiTn. LEEDS. <
I TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL.
I TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL. DATS. -fKMPKHATPBE. (Max. Miu. Mean RAINFALL Thursday 126 60 29 44'5 000 Friday 127 60 2') 44'5 0'16 Saturday |23 60 — — — Sunday 2-» — 34 47*0 0*28 Monday 30 60 36 48 0 0 20 Tuesday 31 60 36 4^.0 0 10 Wednesday 1 60 36 480 0"30 The Temperature represents extreme reading of the thennoineter for 24 hours ended 9 taken in the shade at Cwrt-y-Vil, Peuarth. The Rainfall registered at Cwrt-yVil, Penarth, for the 2<1 nonn: elided ý., on,
LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL SERVICES.
LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Chants and hymns by the Holiday Choir at 5 p.m. throughout the week.
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Telephone, National, 502; Post-office, 95. Telegrams, "Express," Cardiff. i Telegrams, "E'tprel!8," Ca.rditl. 1
NOTE S.
NOTE S. I BY "OBSEBVES CARDIFF, Thursday Morning. There are so many serious matters to occupy attention just now that the School Board elec- tion, which takes place to-day—ab a most in- opportune and inconvenient season—is in some danger of being neglected. I earnestly hope, however, that every Conservative and Church- man worthy of the name will go to the poll, and throw in the weight of 'his influence against the secularism and tho Godlesaness that our opponents are doing their very best to dis- seminate all over the land. The School Board vote is a needlessly com- plicated one, and, in order to ensure the suc- cess of our candidates, voters are invited to participate in the scheme which we publish elsewhere If this be done, and Churchmen are loyal to their trust, a great triumph for Reli- gion and Morality must be the result. Let it not be forgotten for one moment tha-t in this struggle we stand for Religion as distinctly as the efforts of (,ur opponents make against it. The sectaries are furious because we mR them the Godless party. We are sorry to apply the epithet, but stern duty compels. We recognise the earnestness and devotion of many of our opponents, we gladly pay tribute to the high-mindedness of not a few of their leaders; but, alas! they are tarred all over with the same brush, and mutual jealousies obscure their best intentions. They gay they ?ta.nd for religious equality. It is faTse. They take the stand they do because they are so desperately afraid of one another. It is a "European concert" on a small spale. To difjcoveor the beneficent results of a poliov like that of our opponents we have only to turn to France, where God ha.s been practically swept out of the educational system altogether. There may, say these French friends of the Lewis Williamses and the Corys, be a Deity or' there may not, but it matters not a brass farthing to anybody. The results of this melancholy system are only too glaringly appa- rent. and a Godless France is to-day, not only a misery to herself, but a danger to the world. England would do well to hold by the old truths, and to walk in the ofd paths; but this cannot be unless she resists the insidious blandishmients of the «o-ctai'ied) nonpcotarian party. To-day an opportunity is afforded Car- diff of demons'tTa'ting to the country at large that truth, honesty, justice are not less dear to her than they were in July; and that, as she then stood for country, so now she means to stand for Morality and Faith. Our liWe lads who sell tihe ''Expressrare some- times taken on as employes. One of these, a bright, intelligent little chap, honest and indii'-<trf5ourt, became a feedter-ibov, a.nd was finally promoted till at 'engith he became one of our engine-drivers. The poor young fellow sickened recenltly and daeds and his comrades bury him on Saturday. His example should stimulate others to go amd do as he did, and make a place for themselves by ph&'r intnsrritv and their pluck. The humlblesit street lad should remember that there may be a tu-uie even for him. The Free Library authorities are manfully battling with the manifold inconveniences of the 'transition. The workmen engaged in the alterations have now laid hands on the old reference-room and the old lending department. and books are meanwhile being given out at a temporary counter in the old reading-room. All this has necessitated immense exertions on the part of the authorities, of which the public can of necesfiity know very little, and I hope the grumblers who level epithets (and, some- times, curses!) at the assistants, and who keep write-write-writing to the papers will bear all this in mind, and exercise a little patience. As a matter of fact, -the alterations are being carried out with the minimum of inconvenience to the public. "Bloàwen" sends for Mr. Hobson Mntthew's benefit a copy of the wren song, sung by little Cardiff bove and girls at this season a quarter of a century ago. Mr. Ro and So is a, worthv man, And to his house I brought my wren, T brought my wren to visit you here, I wish vou a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The wren, the wren, the king of all birds. St. Stephen's Dav he was caught in the firs. Although he is little, his family is great— Rise UP, young ladies, and give m a treat Vfy feet is all tore from hunting the wren, Mv feet is all tore from hunting the wrpn, Through hedges a.nd ditches, 1\q I go along, The wren was so cut«, and I was so cunning. She lay In the bush while I was a-ruuning As I went up to the garden wrtU T saw th" wren upon the wall, I up with mv stick and gave hey '1, A nd I broiight her here to visit 11. This is the wren, that vou may She is guarded on a holly tree, With a bunch of ribbons bv her And a bottlo nf whiskv will mak" ■■ 11 tisrht, TT p with the kettle and down wi" e pot, Give rre my answer and off I will Li- t. While tfcis wretched doggrel was sung, the body of a wren was exhibited, the, latter being tied to a bush of holly. The whole thing seems an uncouth travesty on the custom once preva- lent in Pembrokeshire and other parts, of bear- ing the wren, and which is fully described in the pages of (I think) "Cymru Fu." When a very small youngster I recollect being roused out of bed one niarht very late to se# the wren and her guardians. The bird (alive) wp; enshrined in a pretty little house, garnished with ribbons and the like, and the bearers sane- a song which "Marien" knows. UnhapT>y, these old cus- toms are dying out, and nothing is left to take their place but the hideous realities of modern life. Mr. H. T?:\lv4i Tnsole writM me -Over over ncain the eves of readers of the daily newspapers plight on ParaGraphs givinc minute particulars of the TiottvM•=>, lingering death of an unfortunate wild beast tamer, to coay noth- ing. forsooth, of the hardihood of the dare- devil venture of some popular citizen into the interior of a. fa,nvan of half-starved, grinning, growling beauty of nrey, who, once aware of the power within thern. oiiioVlv make mincemeat ot any Sims on. I refer more particularly to the exhibitions associated with itinerant m"n:t- geriem. which exhibitions appear to grow in popularity as years roll. I. for one. sir. think it ample time that the Imperial Parliament took the matter l1p. Let some M. P. make to himself a name by drafting out a .short, con- cise Bill. Tmkiiiv It, an offence asrains* British law* to continue this and other equally dange- rous practices, which, I submit, serve no earthly tweful p^ose other than to extract tb. coppers J; *«»-<» tlft 9* tfttv of Hodaro. *A,mr, Mid j Harrabell. Of this I am quite certain, sir, a well thought out Bill would find at once a seconder and an army of supporters to voice the subject in the Commons House of Parlia- ment."
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. INTERESTING PARS. ABOUT IN- TERESTING PEOPLE. The quidnuncs, notwithstanding, there is a great deal in the rumour of a feeling other than cousinly between the Princess Victoria of Wales and Prince Nicholas of Greece. The Prince of Wales went out of his way to be uncommonly complaisant to his nephew, who has just left uis, and the question of a possible alliance has been, it is said, quite seriously on the rug. No objections to it exist on the British side which have not been surmounted atrain and again when the desire to do so has existed. Queen Victoria begins the New Year in excel- lent heailth and spirits, and there is no reason for anticipating that she will not brave the winter even more easily and pleasurably than a twelvemonth since. It may not be generally known that the Lord Chancellor is not allowed to take a journey involving a pea voyage, no matter how short thi passage may be. He is expected to have the Great Seal in his keeping, night and day, under all ciroumstanoes. and wherever he may be. So far as the Chancellor himself is concerned, the few allows him full liberty to risk his life. in any way he chooses; but he must not imperil the Great Seal, and, as that precious and awesome official insignia and the Lord Chancellor are practically one, Lord Herschell has had to forego the pleasure of a Continental trip during his tenure of office. The famous Parliamentary counsql, MV. G. P. Bidder. Q.C., is renowned at the Bar for his gifts of calculation. He inherits them from the once noted calculating boy, whose "visualising" faculties astonished the medical men of a few generations ago. Mr. Bidder can take on the best chess player among his fellow barristers blindfolded, and has made a special study of ciphers. Some time ago an incredulous person sent him a communication written throughout in a cipher which he thought undecipherable. Mr. Bidder soon unravelled the mysterious message, which then ran, "I will send you ten shillings if you can read this," and intimated his success in the following reply, "You owe me ten shillings." The young Czarina declines to smoke, like the majority of ladies in Russia. She has requested her ladiies-in-waiting not to come near her if there is the flavour of tobacco about their clothes, and her Imperial' Majesty is credited with the observation that "a cigarette in a woman's mouth is as bad as an oath in a man's. Most of the grand duchesses in Russian smoke, and the Empress's sister, the Grand Duohess Sergius, is quite a slave to her cigarette. The new Poet Laureate, Mr. Alfred Austin, is not a young man. He was born in 1835 in a village near Leeds, so that he is a thorough Yorkshirenian. Hie father was a local mer- ehant. ————————
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THE CARDIFF CAMERA. CRISP PARAGRAPHS OF LOCAL GOSSIP. Who is fat and artful ? A curious thing, is it not, that the old school board should have a meeting the same day as the election for the new board. How many of my readers are aware that such an important—highly important—event like the school board election is taking place to- day? That must have been a mot* irate mother in a bye street whom we he-srd call after her off- spring, "Jamesey, if I catch you when I over- take you I will give you something for myself, look you!" Not a single person that has been to the Grand Theatre pantomime but has passed some remark upon the painting. Mr. Pell is indeed to be congratulated upon his work. It would be hard to come across anything more striking than "Highgute Hill" and the "ship" scene. Ifie New Woman is the very latest craze— The New Woman has some most peculiar ways; She'd re-organise creation on a strictly modern plan- The New Woman is the future man. Poetical aphorisms ar-2 evidently common amongst all grades of the Celtic race. Judge from the following, heard in Dublin.—"Now, Dennis, when I lay hands on you I'll put the sound of the sea in your lugs (ears)." The rival claims of Mr. Alfred! Austin and Sir Lewis Moris for the Poet Ijaureate^hip were being discussed in a Cardiff bar parlour, when a silent or deaf man, sifpping toddy, said he had always thought afore that Lewis Williams looked too prosy-like for a poet. I forgot yesterday to add that when the naval review comes off (the Appledore torpedo cat- cher as flagship, the Glamorgan Canal Com- pany's latest addition to their fleet with the commodors on board, the Bee and the Britan- nia) that the corporation steam roller will also be present, and give an interesting display of its capabilities. There wa-s an excellent house at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday night. "Ali Baba" and his missus, "Morgiana." and her better half, keep the fun going right through. That photo- graph scene, where K. A., though alone, wants to be "taken in a. group," amd H trots round the st-a'_re with the once-seen-never-to-be- forgotten smile of his, is really delicious. I would just, throw out g, word of warning to the company "officers" of the Church Lads' Brigade. Practise the companies under your commands in advance guard and rear guard formations, and in reducing frontage and vice versa- The Boers are at it. and who knows but what some of the C. L. B. will not be \va,nted to "cleave" their wav to the rescue of Jameson and his gallant band. Mrs. Henrv White's annual tea. and enter- tainment, given in Crwvs-road Board School) on New Year's Day to the poo.r and destitute children of Cathays, was a great success, but, unhappily, the repyosentaiivap of tho press were not present, being unable to comply with a condition in the invitation to "bring their own mugs." They could not find their own mugs, or bonow any from friends, and in this predicament they had to stay away from the feast. Some one has said that the character of a people may be known by its national songs. Hn would have been quite as near the mark if he had said the character of a people mav be known by its whisky. I tasted Welsh whisky last night for the first time, and I have now a chiild-like faith in Welsh natiomTity. The leek as a badge of nationality Bah Mr. Councillor Henry White has in the very excellent museum attaolted to his residence, in Rirlrmond-road, a fine collection of bona-fide assega-w. which did service in the hands of the enemy at Rorke's Drift. Now. Mr. White is an omniverous reader—the dramatic and his- trionic instincts are a part of his nature, and. reading exciting war history late at night and in the wee small hours, he flourishes the assegais, and puts on all the war paint, so that he can not only read about, but repeat. in his own person, and' with intense dramatic reality, the deeds of his valorous fellow- countrymen on "Afric's sunny shore. UBIQUE.
BENEDICTS READ.I
BENEDICTS READ. A NEW LAW AS TO SEPARATION ORDERS. Of the various new laws which came into force on Wednesday, that respecting married women may lie said to be of the greatest im- portance. This new Act of Parliament is in- tended to give furtiher protection to married women again-t -vll-usage or neglect on the part of their hu-tlwind-s, and it will alsi extend to the police-counts functions which hitherto have only been fulfiiCed by a jury in higher courts, It will now be possible for a magistrate to make a separation order under the following conditions:—In the event of a woman proving that her husband has been convicted sumniarily of an aggravated assault upon her, or thrfc he hili! been corn verted unon indictrremt of an assaurt upon her, and fined more than £ 5. or sent to prison for more than two months; that hp, has deserted her: that he has wilfnilv neglectted to provide rea^onaWe maintenance for her or her infant children; that he ha* been guilty of persistent cruelty to her; or that he has bv anv of these a<*ts caused her to live separately from him. The order once made, the sucoPKssftf aipplioanit wil' no longer be bound to ooha-biit with her husband, the provision being that, on the mag;'straia granting an ordpr on any srrouindu n^rmed, the order thiH have exactly the sanne effect as n decree of judicial swuanaltion on the ground of nruetty. The children under siy+een will remain in charge of the applicant. The hu«band shall be ordered to pay to an officer of the court, or othe- third person apipoinited. a. weekiy i:m not exceeding ) P,2 a week, for which the court has, the powr to deduct court expenws. No order mav be marie under the Act :f tihE" woman be proved guilty of misoonduot. But if the wife can prove that her hns'Tiand had connnved at her misconduct, or conduced to it bv hi* neglect, «he wi" sifcill have a oaee to take before the m;wg;.«itr-ate.
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A process has been discovered of thawing frown meat which, it is said, renders it equal in aooearanoe to the beat Fncdjgh,
Cardiff '96 Exhibition "
Cardiff '96 Exhibition HOW THE UNDERTAKING IS PROGRESSING. Mr. Edwin Seward Pilots a Pressman r Over the Cathays Park and Talks of the Work Going on. The great event of the forthcoming year in Cardiff will undoubtedly be the big exhibition, c and it is only natural that the public should t feel some interest in the progress which is r being made with the undertaking. With the J object of ascertaining the position of affairs, v one }t our representatives on Wednesday of visited the Cathays Park in company with t Mr. Edwin Seward, the architect of the exhi- j, bition, and Mr. n. G. Lovell, the managing 1 director of the Water Show and Concessions e Company (Limited). The park has been trans- g formed into a veritable hive of industry, and a at the present time resembles, with the spars, v scaffolding, &c., a modern doolcyard more than j anything else. A road of sleepers has been e constructed round the buildings, so that all j, the haulage of heavy materials is accomplished 0 without any difficulty, and the cutting up of n the turf, which would otherwise have been un- v avoidable, has been obviated. c "I see you have been able to recover from c the damage done by the recent gale?" observed t the pressman. t "Yes," replied Mr. Seward. "With the b enterprise characteristic of Mr. Gibbon, it 11 failed to make itself apparent after three s days had elapsed. The large brick wall 8 which protects the fine art section- and the t skeleton of the building it-self were, by one calamitous blow, shattered to the earth. The f debris was all cleared away in a couple of days, and now the structure is as forward a« ever. v This portion of the building," said Mr. Seward, h pointing to the south-east angle of the huge edifice, "ia the section which is to contain the representation of old Cardiff, and we hope I that it will be completed and roofed in within v a couple of months. The re-prcxkiotion of c 'Old Cardiff' will be as natural as possible, and every endeavour will be made to give it the a antiquated appearance which many inhabitants 11 will still recollect Cardiff presented some 30 a or 40 years ago. Buildings will be erected c representing the quaint style of a oentury ago, with the old shop fronts and other pecu- liarities of the period when 'Good King George 1 was King.' The roadways will be dealt with. c not by any form of boarding, but rather of picturesque materials." "This," said Mr. Seward, pointing to a build- n ing to the north of the main entrance, and p facing Park-place, will be the fine art section. 0 As you will see, the utmost pre- caution is being taken to protect 11 the fine art treasures by flanking with brick £ walls. Over the front entrance there will be f a fins dome, rising to a height of upwards of -y 100ft., and flanked on either side by smaller domes. Then the whole of the space in front -the side facing Park-place—will constitute t the grand approach, and ample provision will c be made for a cab-stand. There is a fine back- v ground of shrubbery, go that the whole effect will be really artistic. ° "Wihere do you intend to place the Rosebery- r hall?" I "Oh. that will be a little to the north of the t, main block of buildings. It will be very easily accessible from the rest of the exhibition, and a will also have an entirely separate approach, so that it can be used for concerts, eistedd- fodau, and so on, quite independent of the exhibition. The western and northern sides of the Rosebery-hall are to be encompassed by N an extensive model coalmine, which the mem- bers of the South Wales Institute of Engineers are taking pa.ns to make an exhibit of extra- ordinary merit." a L-pon approaching the machinery section, which will occupy nearly one-fifth of the space c of the exhibition, our representative was snr- g prised to find that, not only has the north r: flank been practically finished, but a great jportion of the roofing is already in place. The f( decorative feature of the buildings was even pronounced by the elevation of the first flag- b staff. "This," explained Mr. Seward, pointing g to the west facade, will be the least attrac- tive portion of the buildings externally, in V consequence of the boiler-houses and chimney shaft dependent on the machinery section, b although the Water Show and Concessions w Company are hoping to considerably improvs y this by the erection of a street of all nations t( and other similar attractions, which will face tl tae approaches." "Where will the canal be situated?" asked it the pressman. "The winding canal," replied Mr. Seward, "runs from one end to the other of the exhibi- tion grounds. This, I understand, will be tl illuminated along its entire length, and will p be utilised for electric and other launches. The c< contract for this portion of the work has been tl undertaken by Mr. Frank Ashley. of Canton, Cardiff, who, with tfte utmost expedition, has vj a staff of 60 men actively employed." "Where do you propose to locate the street ji of na'trious?" ri "That will be erected in the grand avenue h which exfiendg across the park from north to k, south, which, with the chalets and other build- ing3, surrounded by the glorious fol.iage, will ill] produce an effect umsmrp.-ts-ed in any previous rr exhibition. I ought to say with regard to the canal that, with a great deal of ingenuity, Mr. h. Ashley ha4 been able to so adjust the levels w thait for altering the course here and there we c( avoid altogether the use of locks, which m;ght I be a serious hindrance and inconvenience to fj. pleasure seekers. Ait this point Mr. Ashley him-elf appeared on the scene, and, in reply to a question by the reporter, said, he expected to have the whole y, of the excavation finished by the middle of tl February. "lit ia petrfedtly apparent," oibserved Mr. 0 Seward, "with the enthus asm which seems to be thrown into the work by the contractors, H designers, and organisers, and the way they (J are doing- their work, that no exhibition has tt ever started under more favourable circum- stances. One word about the lake. This will be constructed at the north end of the grounds, and will run from east to west. The mountain ranges of the Santiago spectacle will form an excellent background, and the unsnghtly works of the Taff Vale Railway will thus be ob- scured. The canal itself will commence on the southern side of the park, opposite the pro- posed r-estairrant and tea-gardens, and a band T stand will be erertted on am isla.nd at the end B of the oanal. which will he crossed at frequent w intervals by rustic and other bridges. In fact, C n.o effort will be spared to make the buildings m and grounds as attractive as possible. ta III. — III. w u-? \V
ENGLAND V. WALES.
ENGLAND V. WALES. A WELSH VIEW OF SATURDAY S BATTLE. The Welsh correspondent of "The Sports- man" writes:—We are looking upon our en- gagement with England at Bltuekheath, on Saturday, with a certain amount of trepidation. The point that strikes us that we are weakest in is forward. To arrive at this conclusion we have drawn a line between the North and South forwards. From all accounts the North forwards, the majority of whom compose the English pf^k, are about as hot a lot as York- shire has e r turned out. When we look back to the match at Birkenhead, and the way the Yorkshire forwards served us there, we recog- nise what that means, and what we have got to cope with. The worst of it is that a number of cur Welsh forwards are open to suspicion in the matter of scrimmaging, and if we get beaten at all that is the point we think we shall suffer most at. If our scrummagers manage to hold up successfully we shall not trouble a lot, for we have a fine lot of backs, that have any amount of cleverness and resource. Per- haps our halves are a bit light for defence; still, they ore a good pair, and will probably be found every bit as clever as Cattell and Taylor. Our three-quarter line we consider (and to our mind the fact does not need much consideration) will prove too clever for the English four. The only man on the English side of whose ability we are in doubt is Fookes, who takes Thomson's place on the left wing. Still, however good he is he will have to oppose a regular flyer in Cliff Bowen. Houghton, the English full back, must be a tip-topper to beat Byrne. He has got an even bigger task if he wishes to cope successfully with Bancroft. At the time of writing every member of the Welsh team has signified his intention of turn- ing out. They are all in strict training, and will take the field as fit as fiddles. I quite recognise what a close match it will be, but if the Welsh forwards only hold up in the scrim- mages I think Wales will just manage her formidable rivals.
THE G.O.M. OF BELGIUM.
THE G.O.M. OF BELGIUM. A Central Newi- telegram .from Bru(-.sek aaiys:—M. Frere Orlxw, the great I.Vibftral i leader, who has been described as the Glad- stone of Belgium, died at his residence in Brussels at seven o'olook on Thursday morning, after an illness which had been aggravated by the final overthrow of his modemteLibernl policy at the lai=t elections. He had reached the ripe age of 84. -?-
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The following charming advertisement ap- pears in a Western contemporary:—"As there are many gentlemen using their voices base for tenor, or vice versa; ladies contralto for soprano, or vice versa, which-oftuses a strain- ing to the chest, and thereby losing the beauty of the voice, Professor will prove and give tho right compass for the voice, and toll i how to use it, for the fee of 2s. 6d. The same J will be charged to prove to any one whether they will make profoeeional pianoforte or Yiolin i u layers. 1
The Language of Love
The Language of Love THE WAY EDITH AND HER ITALIAN LOVER COURTED. Then the Green-eyed Monster Ap- peared and a Police-court Charge Followed. Giacomo As.seo, who is particularly proud of his curly black hair and Icng pointed mous- rucios, and vends ice-cream in the Roman- road, Old Ford, cannot speak a word of Eng- lish and Miss Edith Sparks, a resident some- where in the same neighbourhood, is in exactly the same position in respect of Italian, They, therefore, fell in love with each other. The language of theheart(sayrt a London contem- porary) needs no vowels or consonants for expression. It can be spoken as well by a glance of the eye, or the twirling of two thumbs, as by the ordinary every-day tongue. Asseo was desperately enamoured of the young lady. Each time he went to visit her he poured an extra bottle of best Lucca over his shining locks, and spent the price of a whole glass of icecream in obtaining an extra twist to his moustache with a pair of curling tongs. He was desperately in love. However, in the course of time Miss Sparks tired of a silent courtship, especially as there were no oppor- tunities for those little quarrels and reconcilia- tions which are the tenderest traits of sweet- hearting, and when, a young and gallant sailor, named Sydney Thompson, of her Majesty's ship Wildfire, came on the scene the silent suitor was promptly discarded for the cheery tar. The Italiano ceased to oil his hair, the endis of his moustache, once so sprightly, fell a3 far as they could, and be became animated with only one feeling—-revenge. Moreover, he made matters worse by ceasing to live on his own ice-cream and taking to drink. Hearing that Miss Sparkes and the seaman were "spooning," he went to her house, after calling at more than one hostelry en route, and created a row. The ycung lady told him he was making an ass of himself in reality, and ordered him to go. In response Asseo comn cnc?d an atitack on the new lever with som,ethng which looked suspiciously like a knife. But Thompson has not learned drill on, board the Wildfire for nothing, and before the Italian had time to finish "Baeco" (which means, in the language of his country, "Bless my soul!"), he found himself in the position of a mop wiping up the main deck, and did not realise his own iden.tity until he found him- self in the "handfe of the poliee. All these facts were explained to the magistrate at Worship-street when Asseo was brought before him. "How did you manage your conversa- tion, not to say love-making?" asked the curious magistrate wihten, the young woman was in 't'ha witness-box. She replied with a blush, a smile, and a glance. So Mr. Corser remarked, "I see," and then, after reprimanding Asseo for his jealous disposition, allowed him to go. as no harm had been done, on obtaining a surety of JB10 to keep the peace-
WHEN WOMAN RULES.
WHEN WOMAN RULES. WHAT WE MAY EXPECT IN THE POLICE-COURT. Mrs. Justice Lovesales What is the charge against this woman? Officer: She is a shoplifter. I caught her coming out of Smith's with a whole cargo of goods concealed about her ,person-l;ilks, lacee, ribbons, and a dozen other things. The Justice Woman, what have you to say for yourself? The Prisoner: j- am guilty, your honour; but, indeed, I could not help it. It was bar- gain day, and The Justice (excited): Bargain day, was it? Well, go on. The Prisoner: Yes; and you never saw such bargains in your life. I had no money; but when I saw that watered silk at 79 cents a yard, that you rouldrn't get anywhere else in town for less than 80 cents., I couldn't leave the store without it. The Justice (more excited): How wide was it? The Prisoner: Nearly a yard wide. The Justice: And only 79 cents a yard! The Prisoner: Yes. And then the laces on the bargain-counter! They were lovely. One piece of valeneiennes was marked down to 98 cents., and I couldn't, I couldn't go without that. The Justice: Gracious me! 98 cents for valpncienne 4 0 The Prisoner: Yes, your honour. And you ju«t ought to have seen the flowered-moire ribbon at 79 cents, a yard! I tried, oh, so hard, to resist the temptation, but I could not keep my hands off it. The Justice (very much excited): You don't mean to say that they were selling flowered- moire ribbon at 79 cents, a yard! The Prisoner: Indeed they were, your honour. But that was nothing to the silk waists that were going at four dollars and 98 cents. If I were to be thrown in a furnace I had to have one of those. They were worth five. dollars and 63 cents at 'the lowest. The Justice: Poor woman' This world is full of temptations. I will let. you off this time, but you must not do it again. You may go-but hold!—come here. (Whispering): Is the s-ale on yet? The Prisoner: Yes. It will end at five o'clock 'this afternoon. The Justice (looking at her watch): It is three o'clock now. I have just two hours. (Aloud): The court is adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow morning. ? _L:J:;?.?-
LION 'TAMER'S DEATH-
LION 'TAMER'S DEATH- LONH'OU CORONER INQUIRES INTO THE FATALITY. At St. Bartholomew's Hospital. London, on Thursday an inquest was held on Alexander Beaumont, aged 23, a coloured man, who was killed bv a lion at the World's Fair on Christmas Eve.—Mr. Frank Bostock said the man had had twelve experience as a lion tamer, an was w.11 aceuston ed to performing work. When removed from the cage after he had been mauled, Beaumont, in reply to a (lu'sst'.on, said he could n t understand how the affair happened. Witne-s, continuing, said the lion was twelve years old, and had been per- forming ten years.—Mr. Bostock said the ani- mal had last meal at half-past nine the previous night, and it would again have been fed about ter^ o'clock. Witness added that Beaumont committed a breach of the rules m entering the cagn whjti he (witness) was not there with his revolver.—Replying to the comner, Mr. Bostock said the lion would be sold, but not to perform.—The jury returned t verdict ( "Death from misadventure."
CATHAYS POOR CHILDREN.
CATHAYS POOR CHILDREN. MRS. HENRY WHITE GIVES HER ANNUAL TREAT. On Wednesday (New Year's) evening Mrs. White, wife of Mr. Henry White, Conservative member for the Cathays Ward, in accordance with her annual custom, entertained upwards of 200 of the poor and destitute children of the ward to a tea and entertainment in Crwys- road Board School Tea was provided at six o'clock, and a hearty meal was partaken of, con-sifting of a profusion of good things. Dur- ing tea. musical selections were rendered, in which the children vociferously took part. Afterwards, each child was presented with a box of sweets, and then came, an entertainment, kindly provided by friends, at the conclusion of which the youngsters gave three lusty cheers for Mrs. White. nlnd then tang the National Anthem. There was a Christmas tree brilliantly illuminated and laden with seasonable gifts, and, as the juveniles quitted the room, they were each presented with a box. containing fruits, confectionery, and toys. The arrange- ments were, as usual, under the active superin- tendence of Mrs. White, and a party of willling helpers. -?_
LIFE IN A GIPSY TENT.
LIFE IN A GIPSY TENT. Some strange disclosures were made at an inquest on a newly-born child at Portsmouth on Wednesday. The child was born on Mon- day morning ,in the tent, of a gipsy, in which seven people were sleeping, one being a young woman,, aged nineteen, who stated that, t-he had never been to school, a,nd that "he had a child eight months old. The tent was only 18ft. snuare, curtained off into a kitchen :inn two bedrooms, in one of which the infant died on Tuesday morninsr. death being due to suffo- cation from overlaying, 'lite father, named Killiok. is a native of Tunbridge Aire] is, and one of the witnesses, who stated that she lived at Brighton when at home, said that fhe was the mother of sixteen children, the :xrandmofcher mothe-r of sixteen children, the :xrandmofcher of 46, and great-grandmother- to several.—The jury returned a vordict of "Accidental deaih." ?
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? .?-?—?.. PARNELL'S MOTHER. The "Irkli Catholic" rays:—Mrs. Delia Par- nell, mother (if the late Mr. Charlee Stewart Pamelf. is lying- in Trinity Hospital!, New York, wJth hw mind totally dGrauged. The poor fedy imagines slio M on the way to Ire- land to see her children.
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!,—————-t)t Football Professionalism FITE POUNDS FOR A WEAK ARGUMENT. A Sweepstake on the International Game 'Tween England and Wales at Blackheath. on Saturday. About one of the weakest arguments I' have ever seen against professionalism in > Rugby football has gained a prize of five guineas in the Christmas Number of "Tit- Bits." Some of the statements therein advanced are, I should say, stronger argu- ments in favour of professionalism than against it. The writer says, for example—in so many word?, I have not the article near for refe- rence—take some of our Northern League clubs, they will be found to contain eleven men, probably not one of whom belongs to the town he is supposed to represent in football. Who, he says, could' look upon these eleven hirelings and feel much enthusiasm in the ques- tion whether they or their opponents win ? That. man. I should say, is not a footballeir. I should even question in my own mind whether he has ever plucked up sufficient cmIrage to 1 go and see a football match. That, however, does not show the weakness of his argument so much as if we put before him what is sup- posed to be the greatest amateur club in Eng- land—Blacktieath to wit. How many of the Blackheath players are resident in Blackheath? Shall I even. go further and aek how many of. them are resident in London? And, yet. by the tone of his article, he would that the fifteen Blackheath men are aught but patriotic, widely different from what he calls' the hirelings of the Northern clubs. Again, the writer of the article in. question argues that these self-same Norhern olube, by charging for admission to see first-class foot- ball, are making a business of the game pure and simple. On this point I would ask wherein lies the difference in the ama- teur clubs charging gate money? Don't ama- teur clubs make a business of football? Don't amateur clubs advertise and use every means in their power to draw the public to their grounds? Don't amateur clubs provide the best accommodation for the crowds that do visit their grounds? Wherein, therefore, are they making less of a business of the game than the professional organisations ? Personally, I am convinced of the fact that the days of amateurism in its purest and truest sense are gone for ever. Not only in football, but in cricket, i,n cycling, in running, and nearly -very other class of sport. Take cycl- ing, for example. The N.C.U., in their wis- dom, have drawn the line between the amateur and the professional. The professional, they say, is one who runs for cash or a stake bet. The amateur is one that iiina for a trophy. Now, how many amateurs can we find through- out this country fc-ho, when they have been running, have not had a little stake on them- selves to pay expenses ? Mark you, I am not going to deal with the rights and wrongs of that subject—at least, on the present occasion. Now, what I want to know iB, where does the difference come in of running for a stake bet of £10, and running for a trophy, a.t the same time having a side bet of £10 on your ability to win this same trophy? Further, how many of our so-called amateurs have by them all the prizes that they have won ? And this question leads me to ask another. What is the difference between running for a stake bet and for a trophy, which you afterwards—well, suppose we say. dispose of! Of course, the N.C.U. and the A. A. A., in replying to those questions, will creep "JUt at the small end of the hole by saying, Bu1; we don't know that these men ba^k them- selves. We don't jinow that these men dis- pose of their prizes. Rot! Of course thoy I know it as well as J ou or I know it; but they go upon that fine old maxim of Mtigush law that :t man is always innocent until he's proved guilty. Quite right. But might I finish up with ancther question, and ask, Do these bodies honestly and cnuseienseioiisly try to prove these men guilty? Of eourso they don't. 1 urthermore, I say, in all honesty, they don't want to. Amateurism at the present day is based upon a foundation of humbug a.nd hypocrisy, and the majority-of the men who '•ojiipose the ruling !>■ k[ies of the various sports in Muest'ion, by silence a.nd discretion, endea- vour to save that rotten foundation from crumbling. In saying so much, I do not want it to be thought I am arguing in favour of profes- sionalism. I started with the object of f.how- ing how weak and puerile some of the argu- ments advanced in favour of amateurism are. I finished by showing, or trying to show, how roiituu is the state of the present so-called amateurism. It is not so bad in football as it is in cycling a.nd running. Thank God that it is not. True. it tends that way, and if the movement is further advanced- I would sooner see amateurism swapt away and open, honest profe-ii&ioiuilism recognised. Dear "Welsh Athlete,"—Four persons have' contributed to a sweepstake on the interna- tional match. England v. Wales, to be played neit Saturday. A says that Wales will win by 5 points. B says Wales will win by three points. C says the result will be a. draw. D says EngCand will win by 11 points. It has been agreed' that should neither of the conttribuitors guess the correct result, then the money shall be given to the one that has guessed the nearest to the result. Supposing England! wins by one point, kindly say who should have stakes.—Yours, etc., A. E. LAWRENCE. In deciding the above, I should most cer- tainly say that D would win. and for this reason. The tir.t point that we should de- cide, if this were one of our football com- petition- coupons, would, be which of the four in the sweepstakes gives the winning team correctly. Providing England wins, as the letter suggesit's, even though it be on'.y by one point, D, according to our coupon competition rulea. would be absolutely the only one that would be entitled to receive consideration. A and B say Wales would win. Now, if England wins, neither of those two coufld possibly be any- where near the result. Therefore, we should reckon them entirely out of it. C says the re- sult would be a draw. If England or Wales wins he would be out of it by the same rule that aipplies to A and' B. I don't say the above is beyond question, but they are the rules en- forced in our competition, and. if I were ap- pointed referee. I should' certainly on the letter award in favour of D. WELSH ATHLETE.
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-?-? THE HINOTYPE. The "British and Colonial Printer and Sta- tioner has just issued a special supplement deabng with the Linotype composing machine. Ottmar Mcr.genthaler, the inventor, was ori- ginally a journeyman clockmaker from Wur- temburg, and quite a romance attaches to the great task which he was induced to undertake by hearing a conversation about mechanical typesetting. He firat conceived the idea of dispensing with separate letters and substitut- ing a slug or "line of type" cast from matriors assembled in the desired order by operating the keyboard. Tito process of development and improvement is still in progress, but the machine has already practically displaced hand typesetting in American newspaper offices. ? '???-
IN TEE OLD MASONIC-HALL.
IN TEE OLD MASONIC-HALL. The usual concert took place at the Jewish Institute at Gai-diff on Wednenday evening. Messrs. Seymour. Ayreis, and Heath contributed some humourous songs; Miss Bella Jones sai.g "My Lady's Bower," and M'iss Green gave » humorous reoitation. Mrs. Rammer and Miss Nellie Light also gave songs, after which a nigger sketch W8..Q given by "The Ro6.th Sketch Party." which nroved most enjoyable. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing.
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The lafcc.^t method of advertising in Paris ia to send girls m procession through the street* vcaring fashionably-cut Newmarket ooate, flossy top-hats, and carrying gloves and um- brellas. They bawl out—after iN fashion of ibe Salvation Army, from whom the idea has been etolen-tbe Mtmee and details of the WIAIf they "represent."