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BIRTHS. MARBIAGES, DEATHS. Notifies of Births, Marriages, and Death-s are charged Is. each ;f not exceed1 ng iO words, and 3d. for each additional word. In aU cases the Notice be authenticated by the signature and address of the sender. DKA'fHfl. LEWIS.—February 10, at Church Inn, lilanlshen, Christopher Lewis, age«,l 25. Funeral—'Ihursday, three o'c-1úck.. LEWIS.—On Saturday, the 8th mst., ai Singleton House. 39, Newport-road, Cardiff. FJizabetb. the bWored wife ot Benjamin L-wis, formerly of No. 1, Fitzalan-pf'.ace, Cardiff, :n her 50th year. The funera.l will leave the house for the New Cemetery at 2.30 pm. on Wednesday, the 12th iinst HOWARD.—Died at the Norseman Goldflelds, Wes- tern Australia, Thomas James Hnward. age about 31, youngest eon of James Howard, of Cardiff, Wales.—Acklress, Mrs T. Howard, Middleton-road, Albany, Western Australia.

Telephone. Nations', 502 Fost-offTce. 95. Telegrams, "Ewess," Cardiff.

THE WINDSOR DOCK BILL. The feeling was generally expressed at yes- terday's meeting of the Cardiff Council that the Parliamentary committee would do ail they could to support the Windsor Dock Bill, one of the six Bills being promoted by local com- panies in which the corporation has an inte- rest. When it :3 remembered '.has the Windsor Dock undertaking will mea.n the expendiiure of something like £ 700.000 in the town, it is M well thai all municipal local support should be given to the scheme, U3 far as is compatible with the present 'interests of the ratepayers. Some modifioations in the plans of the com- pany will have to be made, however, before the corporation will be at liberty to lend its full and unqualified1 supporS to the Bill. For ;n- stance, it is desired by the council that such a clause should be inserted as shall enable them to acquire land in the neighbourhood of the new Windsor Dock for the construction of » new outfall sewer and sewn; reservoir, where the sewage can be allowed to accumula+e when. the tide is up, and after- wards pumped out by machinery. Further, the council will require an undertaking V* the Wiudeor Dock Company that they not oppose the corporation of Cardiff in appli- cation wtiicfi may be made either fc "mvi- sior.al Order or Act of Parliamer t -Mitig it to COT struct this new sewer Th ■ wnts though necessary tc be insisted upon, e, how- ever, of minor limportatics as oonrnved with the opposition which will be directed against that clause in the: company's Bill, which pro- vides for the levying -f a tcli of twopence per head upon all passer^errf embarking or landing at their docks, or any of <heir wharves or iettief. This clause, not far IS the towm of Car. diff is concerned, is one of the most objection- a.ble features of the Bill, and i't is hoped that ,it will encounter the sturdiest opposition on the part of the council. W e trust -that the cor- poration will be inflexible in maintaining tha inter egts of the town, in thus aitid other Bills. Excellent counsel have been retained in Mr. Pembroke Stephens, Q.C., end Mr. C. J. Jackson, and the Parliamentary com- mittee ha-ve a firm position to stand upon in fighting for the town's rights. Lot there be no hole and corner discussions over the matter, no private meeting's and conferences, no parleys with the opposi- tion when, perhaps, t.he town's representatives are destitute of the aid of their legal adviseril a-nd are liable to be trapped by the plausible representations made by shrewd and subtle ad- vocates of the claims of the other jide. With grave and important interests at stake the mem- bers of the council oannot afford to seek the distrust and suspicion of che ratepayers by bar parlour gatherings, and no definite action should be taken without first consulting their own retained counsel. The incongruity of the roadway and br'tlge at Penylaii! is an Instance of I the way in which the council has allowed the handkerchief to be tied over its eyes. A few members, of the council were talked over by the Taff Vale representatives into allowing a roadway of thirty-five feet in width to be made, instead of fifty feet. as had been desired. The bridge at tthat place is fifty feet wide, thus standing out fifteen feet beyond the road line, a state al things which will have to be remedied at ro small cost. It should ba borne in mind that railways and docks are capitalist monopolies, constituted, net for the conve- nience of the public, but to make money for the shareholders, and it behoves the council, who have solely the ratepayers' interests to consider to see that it is not overcome and entrapped by the wheedling blandishments of the representatives of a.ny board of director?.

OUR DIARY. TO-DAY 1896.—February 11, Tuesday Sun rises 7.25 sets 5.4. Weather forecast: Southerly or south-easterly winds, light; fair generally, but. some fog or mist. High tide: Cardiff, 5.47, 6.16, Swansea, 4.37, 5.7. Newport, 5.31, 6.1. Cardiff engagements: — Glamorgan Assizes, 10.30, Health Committee, 11.0. Police-court. 11.0. Union Building Committee, 2.30. TEN YEARS .GO. 1886.-Febrwl,ry 11, Thursday- Weather wet and dull. Sudden death of Mr. Lewi?, of Henllao, Pembrokeshire, chairman of the Narberth magistrates, and a brother of the Bishop of Llandaff. Mr. J. T. D. Llewelyn adopted as Conser- vative candidate for Cardiff. Presentations to M. F. L. Davis at Fern dale. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. 1871.-February 11, Saturday At Cardiff Board of Guardians, Mr. E. W. David chairman, a.n pppeal was made on behalf of the French peasant farmers impoverished lIy the war. At Swansea Police-court a curious point oropped up, having reference to a Jewish re- striction prohibiting wriving with a pen on the Jewish Sabbath amongst members of the Hebrew community. The prosecutor in a case of larceny refused to sign the depositions, and the prisoner was accordingly discharged. The prosecutor, who was very excited, declared his intention of communicating with the Chief Rabbi upon the subject. Edison born, 1847 ?-

LONDON PRESS OPINIONS. The 'New Parliament. Discussing the probabilities of the session which operas to-day the "Times" fcavs the im- possibility of reckoning on Irish Roman. Catho- lie votes will probably detor the Opposition from adopting aggressive tactics in regard to the voluntary schools, at least until the Minis- terial measure has been introduced. Nor is it inoie 'likely fliat the other Bills enumerated in the Speech .from the Throne will afford any I promising ground for all amendment to the Address. It will be easier to indulge in criti- cism of the foreign and Colonial policy of the Government. At ths same tiniie, prudence will combine with patriotism in counselling receive. Tc attack the Government for failing to secure adequate red're-s for the wrongs of ihe Armenians would lay tins members of the late Ministry open to a crushing retort. There is re&fOin to hope that, in spite of some indiscreet utterances on Scottish platforms, there is public spirit enough among the Radical leaders to prevent them from compromising the interests of their country by attacking the Government for declining to enter intto an unlimited arbi- tration on the Venezuelan question. The "Daily News" says:—The deplorable and humiliating subjtct of Armenia will be mentiored in the Queen's Speech m a. vague and gingerly manner. While the Queen has been advised to lament, as a matter of cour-e, and to describe in a euphemistic periphrasis the murder and torture of his Christian sub- jects by the Sultan, official satisfaction with the promised reform" is likely to be put in her Majesty's mouth. The Liberal Leaders will lose a great add irrevocable opportunity if ihey fail lo iu,press upon Parliament and the coumry the extent io which our national obligations have been negleciti 'by those responsible for their discharge. The "Post'' says:—The mere mention of so many subjects of burning interne in the Speech prove* how heavy i; the additional burden .suddenly cact upon >he nhouicere ù: her Majesty' advisers, and call., for 1:1:e exercise and display o* the same patriotic spirit :n Parliament as that which :1; recently o'2en exhibited from one end of the i £ mp.xe to the olher. We are a pat:er.t and law-abiding people, ready to do justice to the views of others as weld as our own (says the "Telegraph"); we recognise io the full the wisdom and clemency with which President. Kruger ha<? created his captives and die friendliness he has exhibited to this country; and we shall await the ulti- mate settlement, both in the case of the Trans- vaal and in til's dispute wnh Venezuela, with complete confidence iu her Majejty"s Admini- stration. The "Chronicle" believes that in its hour of adversity the Liberal party will dignify -itself by association and sympathy with the best trse- ditions of our race, and the finest memorials of its own contributions to English statesman- ship. In domestic questions we trust that a vigilant eye will be kept on the educational, the labour, the social legislation, of which a vague adumbration has already been made. We may havs to hold our own against reaction. Let us see that we do it with spirit, with know- ledge of our principles, with the sincere belief thstfc we are working not for interests, or castes—civil or ecclesiastical-but for the coun- try. for the nerve and s>inew of the English nation. South Africa. What we revere ourselves, in other words, we must respect in others (gays the "Daily News.') If Mr. Chamberlain can only succeed in con- vincing President Kroger that his flag wiU ever be respected by us. half the d'ifliculties of the situation will be removed at once. The "Standard." observes that hitherto the commonest necessaries of life at Salisbury (the capital' of Rhodesia) have been at something more than famine prices, and the influx of settlers aaad the development of' the country have been seriously TerarueÙ, since men of small capital have, reasonably enough, hesi- tated before the prospect of having to spend it all upon meat, ulink. arid lodging. lt\ the course of twelve months these difficulties, if not entirely removed, will be so much modified that we may expect to see a rapid improve- ment in the prospects of Rhodesia-—the more especially if Mr, Rhodes really sticks to his present resolution to utvot.o his restless energy and his talent for administration to the deve- lopment of the great- African estate which already owes so much to his foresight and vigour. One Queen, One Flag. In the interesting interview whid, we ("Daily Graphic") publish in another c lumn the Com- mander-in-Chief expresses strong approval of th-3 idea of a Colonial Army Corps recently put forward by our correspondent, "Splendid Isolation." but doubts whether the Coloniea could afford to furnish men enough. On such a matter the opinion of Lord Wolsel;y, of course, carrie* the greatest weight, but if his objection should be fatal to our correspondent's scheme, it crlr clears ihe ground for other concrete proposals. Our object in giving promi- nence to the scheme was to bring home to the t'ul tic both in Great Britain and in ths Colonies the vital importance of linking all the parti of the Empire together in one scheme of com- mon defence. What thaib scheme should unly full discussion cap show. It need not r.ecefJF&rilv be identical in all its details in all parts of the Empire. Local varieties whioh do not conflict with the common object may be a source of strength rather than weakness. For this reason, and because only the colonists theinwlvfcs can mart fully know their own powers, "to pi actrienftwill be possible fxcept through » «■ colonial delegaO- ?'

-? -?- Women Doctors SHALL ONE BE APPOINTED AT CARDIFF GAOL. I The Opinions of Medical Mei Upon the Project for a Dual Appoint- ment a,t the Local Prison. Cardiff has led the way in the matter of agitating for a lady doctor ai the Cardiff Gaol. Warwick is new following suit, and there is every prospect that the Home Secretary will shortly have representations from many other towns in favour of the appointment of female physicians in prisons, rh^re is even greater need, perhaps, of such an appointment at the Cardiff workhouse, but the resignation a,t Car- diff Gaol gives the opportunity for a specific re- quest to be made. The activity among the local ladies interested in the matter has been re- newed, and it is trusted that such represen- tations will be made to the Home Secretary as shall lead to the appointment being made. Of course, there is not a general consensus of opinion in regard to the matter, and old pre- judices do not die easily The woman doctor has yet to light her way, and very often her enemies are those of her own ,ssx. Dr. Hjerbert Vachen's Views. On Monday Dr. Herbert Vachell. of New- port-road, Cardiff, was asked by one ol our representatives to ex-press' his views respecting the proposal. He readily did so, repudiating the idea at once that the medical profession threw any obaftacle in the way of lad es being admitted to practise as surgeons or physicians, and pointed to the fact that the doors of their medicad scliools and hospitals were being cpeled wider every day for itlte admission of iady medical students. But he pointed out alao that ladies, after being admitted: to the medical profession, might find a difficultv in rigidly drawing the line, that bhey only attended to female pat ents, and exclude aJl applications from sick male persons. Then, as regards the much more nencus question that sick female prisoners or female inmates of a workhouse, or other public institution of a simiiar character, should 'be attended, by a lady medical officer, there was, he thought, more ot ^en'oniem ill the suggestion than anything else. It was a. suggestion entirely opposed co pract ce. He had never met with a single instance 'in the whole course of his professional career, when even the most delicate operations were required to be performed, where the patient raised the slightest object:on to the operation being nerformed by a surgeon. He felt convinced that the most sensitive lady would feel more confidence in the nerve and experience of tlie male surgeon than in the female surgeon, and this wa* a matter of serious consideration when probably the life of the patient was in danger. Aga n; the proposal to appoint lady medical officer to a prison or any similar institution seems to give rise to the suggestion that there is something indelicate in the surgeon perform, ing operations upon females. This was wrong, and such suggestions ought not to lie raised. No operations of the kind were ever performed at public institutions without the presence of female warders of nurses, or possibly the matron herself. At infirmaries and hospitals, when operations of a similar nature were per- formed on a mnie inmate, the female nurses were bound to be present io assist the opera- ting surgeon.. There can be no question of indelicacy under circumstances wnÎeh may involve the death of the patient. The status of the medical man required that no £ wtres- tion of the kind could be permitted. Without opposing the appointment of a lady medical officer to the Cardiff Prison, he was of opinion that it was totally unnecessary, and would not meet with the approval of the female pri- soners themselves. Dr. Hardyman's Opinion. Dr. Haidyman was nest seen by ou. repre- sentative, and from the first declined to ex- press an opinion go far as regards the appoint- ment of a lady medical officer to the Cardiff Prison, because he was frtil! the medical officer, and as long as he held that appointment he was precluded by the regulations of the Home, Office from giving expression to any opinion mat might influence one way or the other such an appointment, but while firm as regards Car- diff he was not entirely precluded frcm express- ing himself on the1 question in its abstract form. H8 was decidedly opposed to what might be called a dual medical authority in a prison or any similar public institution. The medical offices: was responsible for the whole hygiene of the prison. The lady medical officer would not be content with having only the charge of s ok female prisoners: the arrangements in that particular part of the prison for the preservation of the health of the female pri- soners would have to bq under her charge.a.nd then difficulties arising from the dual 'autho- rity might arise. The question was a. new one. It 'had not been tried in fwiy shape or rnrm, and he could not pee. if tine proposers were in earnest, why the proposal should not be Srs-t adopted in a penetentiarv confined ex"lusively to female prisoners There were prions of this kind. and, therefore. be would let the pro- posal be tned at one of them first of a P. He felt stronsrlv that no dual appointments of the kind could be made to work well. ?-

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS1. THEATRE ROYAL, CARDiFF. Although in its last week the pa.titormme at the Theatre Royal is tftill running strong. On Monday evening Messrs. Spiink and Spink, the rautical gymnastic drolls, who created such a furore in Paris, had a benefit, but the atten- dance was somewhat meagre. The 'two gym- nastic eccentrics, however, were well received. Much laughter was caused by the impromptu gagging on the part of the comedians, and some of the principal darvceu were very hvetv. This evening Mr. W. Cromwell, whose coster song has been one of the features of the pan- tomime. will take a benefit, aud on Thursday evening Mr. Kennedy Alien—the one and only Kennedy—will do likewise. THEATRE, CARDIFF. One of the greatest of the Adelphi successes, "The Bells of Haslemere," is staged at the Grand Theatre this week, amd the play bein.g of a melodramatic and thrilling character the popiJar parts of the hor-fe, as was to be ex- pected, were on Monday evening well filled. The drama is full of striking situations, a.nd the irterest of the audience is sustained from start co finish. In the hands of the capable company orpai'istd by Mr. Gilbert Elliott, the piece is veil performed THE EMPIRES. Carditr* A big Tttruction at the Cardiff Empire ibis weekJs the ludicrous sketch entitled Despe- ration," produced by Mark Melford and Lis talented oompany. The piece was funny and provoked no end of mirth. The other features of the entertainment were Vento's surprising ventriloquial feats, the attractive vocal tableaux vivanls by Yates and Emihe, Lillie Venio's serpentine dance, M'Kay and Grand's conii" pantomime sketch, and the serio-comic songs and dances of Florence St.. Clair and Fred Darby. M tes Lillie Vento is worthy of «pe( ig-1 mention. Her d'incing was very clever, and was most cordially applauded. Ifewport. The extraordinary entertainment provided by Herr Rousbv and Maud Irving overshadows every other attraction at the Empire this week, and the crowded audiences went away marvel, ling. Th<>. entertainment provided by the two capable artistes named demonstrates in a striking manner the uses tc which electricity can be applied in the cause of music, and this great novelty being coupled with an excellent variety programme, the crowded attendan'>e an Monday evening will, we doubt- not, be maui- tained throughout the week. CARDIFF PANOPTICON. The varieties at the Cardiff Panopticon, under the management of thp urbane and ener- getic Tetlow. are still attracting large numbers of visitors. The principal attraction this week is the marvellous optical illusion, "Galatea," and those who have not seen it -hould lose no time in doing so before it is withdrawn. SWANSEA THEATRE. There is a powerful attraction at Mr. Mel- ville's Swansea theatre this week, Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann and his fine oompany having on Monda-- caning commenced n six-days' engage- ment of the spectacular drama entitled The E'rvpt'-an T dnl." The plav is replete with in- cident. and rhp clinvix i" of a most sensational character. Monday night's audience was very encouraging in point of numbers and enthu- siasm. Mr. George OrOssmith at Cardiff. Mr. George Gro-^smith will give one. of his inimitable recitals at the Park-hall this even- ing. The first part nf the entertainment will consist of 1, matrimonial sketch, entitled "Woo- ings and Weddings"; in the second part Mr. Giosfimith will introduce an original sketch, entitled "The Tide of Fashion," a.nd the enter- tainment- will conclude with huminous and notsicfll imitation*. Mr. Gro-ssmith hM no warmer admirers thsn CarclifFians. and he may rely upon a crowded and appreciative audience.

"The Health an') Vigour of an individual depend* "POI: the f1111wt.itv owl quality of the Blood. When I the iisMies have (•ecu at work there are thrown intn ths Wood wasfe products, tnd thew 111' not elimi- nated but (through am. cause) detained in tlIe blood, they influence niltrition awl function, anri flnllllv produce organic, Humanitarian." In «».*SM flf Rorcfula. Sonrvv. EC1f'ma. Bad Leg*, Skin and Rlon:) Diseases, Pimples and Sores of rLlI kind*, tin effects of Clarke's mood Mixture urp marvel- lous. Thousand* of wonderful cures llave be^n effec- ted by it. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold every- where. at 2s. 9d. per bottle. Beware of worthless imitations and .ubstitute*. ('13M

.?- .?- New Express Story "A LEGAL MURDER." It Commences To-morrcw, and is Written by an Authov Who Has Been en World-wide Travels. To-morrow will cominenoe .n iiie columns of the "Express" :0, 7'ew ceri.al story, entitled "A Legal Murder the Story of a Soul's Evolu- tion." by Noel Nolan. Noel Nolan is the name of y, local novelist and playwright, who ha.s planted his foot on Fame's ladde*, and bids fair to achieve much success as an ..•.icthor A Legal Murder" is a tale replete w!th sensa- tional incident, in which the plot is ably de.e- NOEL KOLAN". The Author of "A Legal Murder," (From a nlioto by the London Studio, It oval Arcade, Cilldilf. ) loped. Being to a great extent conversational in. style, it makes pleasant reading. One of the great advantages which the author of this story possesses is that he has travelled in almost every part of the world, and is, therefore, in a posi- tion to give some powerful descriptions of the sights he has seen. Hi's descriptions of life and scenes in Austrai.a are very realistic.

TRAGIC DEATH AT LLANELLY. A VERDICT OF MISADVENTXTRE. A'i tha Thomas Arms Hotel, Lianeliy, on Monday, all inquest was held before the deputy- coroner (Mr. Henry W. Spowart) relative to the death of Robert Margrave, a veterinary surgeon, who died the previous afternoon.—Evi- dence was given by Henry Harries, a, groom iti the employ of the deceased, to the effect that Mr. Margrave was seized with an epileptic fit in July last, since which time his health had been somewhat indifferent. On Friday and Saturday last he -eeuc d somewhat strange in his manner, and suffered from sleeplesene-s. On Sunday morning he appeared to be very down-hearted, and was sick after breakfast. He went into his surgeiv f'bout 2.30 on Sunday afternoon, and witness'followed him, but ihe deceased had! taken a quantity of tincture of opium. Upon discovering this witness ran to 1 Evans, and brought him back with him.— Dr. Evan Evans deposed that he knew the de- ceased had suffered from insomnia, and at times he became very excited. He was called in to see the 'deceased on Sunday afternoon, and was to'd bv h;lll. "liuive taken an overdose of opium." Witness at once took him out to the back of the house, and gave him hot water and mustard1, hut in R few minutes deceased became unconscious. Soon after his breathing stopped, but he r&ilied a little when artificial "1, r -sorted roo Ile never recovered. however, and death took, place about five oVlc, k The deceased toldi him that he had not slept for three day? and three niuhts. From the marks on the bottle, it world Tippear that the deceased 'had taken about 24 times the maxi- mum dose —After z, brief summing up, the jvr-y returned a, verdict iof ctealh from misad- venture, arising from an overdose of opium,

CARDIFF'S FALLEN WOMEN. 'To the Editor of the Evening Express." —Surely "Noel Nolan" deserves a word of thanks for 111-3 touching poem, ''The Outcast," in Saturday's Express. Cardiff has witnin her gates an army of fallen women, several thousand strong- The life of these poor creatures i3 a iearftil one—it is. a mad race, through vice a.nd drink to corrr.p'ion, and thence to st dishonoured and. untimely- grave. And what says the public J Well, tne mM: of the world 'neei-s, 2nd leere. and gems, and talks of human nature and the laws of supply and demand. Mr; G-ruudy gathers m her skirt* and sweeps by—much aa did the Levite of old. And what of our philanthropists, our clergy and inioisretv. our teachers of morality and Godliness? Wlva-t, I ask, are they doing? I turn to the Cardiff Directory and find that we have no ieno than 120 churches and chapels in our borough. What, I ask again, are these doing for our fallen women? The Salvation Army and (J believe) the Christian Endeavourers are doing something to cope with thu awful. this distress- ing evd; but who else 1' standing in the breach? It is riot enough to sneer, io condfmp the Master says his followers should go out and seek the lost sheep." Are our religionists doing this? If not, fearful is the responsibility that rests upon their shoulders. There is no doubt that many of these poor creatures could be reclaimed if they wee? oiilv taken sympathetically by the hand -not patronised, not ostentatiously prayed over, but treated as sisters, even .though fallen ones. The vital mistake our religionists make is that they expect these poor sinners (our sisters after all) to go to them. whereas they oucrlit themselves to go out into the highways and bedges, into c'he slums, the alleys, and the gutters, to seek and to save that which is lost. I am, &e., ASTERISK.

THE BLIND NEWSVENDOR OF ■SWANSEA. One of the most marvellous cures of rheu- matism by the èL:e of Mr. Phillips's appliances for the cure of this terrible complaint, which is laying prostrate thousands of human beings at the present lime, has just been brought under our notice. Rather mot-e than six months ago a gentleman residing in Swansea who had known the "blind newsvendor" for years was struck with pitv for him on seeing him one day in the streets of Swansea last summer almost a helpless cripple. There is scarcely a. resident who does not know the blind man David Richards, who m a very marvellous manner delivers the news- papers at the houses of certain and, though these subscribers are sometimes far apart and at others close together, lie rarnly makesr mistakes, and crosses the busiest thoroughfares without accident. Finding him laid up at last and unable to continue hi" round, this gentleman, having heard .of wonderful cure? effected by the u°e of Mr. Phillips's rheumatic appliances, wrote to Mr. Phillips. laid the case of the blind man before him, and asked him if he would kindly supply a pair of socks to him gratuitously. This was done, and in November last a. letter was re- ceived from a friend of the blind man, stating that he was improving, but that, owing to his boots being small, he was unable to wear the socks except when wearing slippers at home, but that steps were being taken to provide him with a larger pair of boots, so as to give the socks a fair trial. A few davs since one of our correspondents writes as follows: — "One of the best known nnd most familiar figures in the streets of Swansea is that of David Richards, of 50, Gardr-n-s-treet. Swan- sea. the blind vendor of r.ewspnpvr' David,' as he is (".a,l1ed. has one or the biccest rounds' in the town, but lie has hep-n of late a grpot sufferer fmn; rheumatism and kindred ailments, induced bv his necessary exposure to th, weather. To David the socks of Mr. T'hil Phillips have apparently been an untold bles- sing. In answer to an inquiry, he said ho received a pair about six months p.go, 'and bed found wonderful relief. He was now able to get about his work auain, after bein,g laid 110 nearly all last summer. [ IJ':1'e" had exeat benefit -from them.' paid he earno^tlv. I am sure it is owing- to these sock* that T am so well, because I have not triifd anything else since I commenced wearing tlwrn, but p'evion^ to that time T had been trying evervthing I possibly con Id. wit-lioiit any croorl !'ft'(>i,t. Ai you know. I am out from about six a.m. till nearly ten p.m. every dey. I do nine fir rm miles walking at least oVery day. and do it now with ea-se. This is a repiiirkable (we. When the socks were applied for Richards had snent a (rood deal of money, more than he could spare by a long way, but nothing did him :>rv ewxl, and 1;1", persevered in carrying out his rape is long nfter he ousrht to have giTen nn. For month* this man was a terrible martyr to rhenmat'sm, wh'fh gradmnllv broke down hift health, owing, to his sufferings preventing him from sleeping "t nifht. Fe is now a." vigorous as rm-r. Mf.'iv have stonred him find expressed surprise ?,+ ihe Woi-dorfit) on ire effected hv the wearing these socks. When sufferTs follow out the "Mrnotions printed on each of these pocks, Mr. Phillips states confidently that lie has never had a single ease of failure; and if those who pre we-tvin.T+ihem would communicate frenuentV with Mr. Phillips. 21. St. Mary-street, Cardiff, he could tell from their statement* how the appliance* were acting, and he a-lwavs corrects or alters tliem, if necessary, free of oharge.

-4.0. Michael v (Vldile Lisette ? 'II A SPOBTING MATCH IN PARTS.: Cannhn and Pi&rri in Training for the World's Championship Con- test on Saturday. Ti? a-bit Ki .y in the day to speak of the Cardiff-Newport rn-itoh, but the interest just i.ow being talker* is prodigious. The reason j", of course, that Cardiff beat Newport- on the last occasion, a-ncl then Newport went a.nd defeated the invincible Lianeliy fifteen. Of course, the last-mentioned victory is in a. measure discounted by the fiasco at Aberavon OIl Saturday. Still, everyone knows what it means to meet Newport on their own ground. The Cardiff committee have not as yet decided on their team: probably they are waiting to see if Sweet-Escott will he able to play. The three-quarter Line, I hear, will be Huxxey, Driscoll, NichoJls, and Jones. The only doubt seems to be about the halves. Another match on Saturday that is also creating an immense amount of interest is that between Cannon and Pierri, which is fixed to take place at the Colonial-hall, Cardiff, at eight o'clock. The referee appointed is Pike, of Barry, champion of Wales and the West- of England, in the Devon and Cornwall style. Pika has been written to, and we await his acceptance of the office. That the match will be a scorcher goes without saying. In their show business both Cannon and Pienri advertise themselves as the world's Gncco-Roman cham. pions. Thus, on the result of this-rmatch, depends more than the stake alone, it means the winning or losing of a professional reputa- hon-in other words, bread and cheese. That a kerrifio crowd will be in attendance there does, not seem the slightest doubt, for the interest in the match is only second to that of the maitoh between Cardiff and Newport. The Roaith (Cardiff) Harriers held a ruo on Saturday last from the Ship Hotel, Barry. Twenty-one members turned out, and had a good 8^ miles spin in chase of W. H. Evans, G. F. Harrison, and W. Murrell. who had taken the bags. Of the three packs in cha. the slow and medium lost (the trail a.fter going about a. mile and a half, and managed to get on the scent again just in time to see the fast pack a quarter of a mile ahead. The fast pack arrived home some time in front of the others, as the mediums were Siampered by a visitor from Ba.rry being unable to keep up. The following were the first six home:—1st, H. F.oirlamb; 2nd, R. H. Edwards; 3rd, R. Ainbic.se; 4th. E. Thomas; 5th, E. Fairlamb; 6>tb, J. G Coppock. Next St-auiday the club hold their third han- dicap jn the series, for points. The maJtch between Jimmy Michael and Mdlle. Lisette at the Velodrome d'Hiver on Sunday -was, says "Sport and Play," a purely sporting one, and yet it was not. for it would require one of Sam Weller's double-million magnifying glasses to discover the slightest element of sport in the race. Michael we to give the lady seven kiionw. in fifty, and it was stated that this would fljmpel him to break the record to win. But at no moment were the records in danger of falling, and Michael won by no fower than eleven kiloms. There was au enormous cti.iv/d of spectators who followed the match in grim silence, broken by an occasional caustic remark from ihe gallery, and it was only the French gallantry for the fair sex v. hich prevented them from breaking out into an uproar. Michael, lapped L'sette every fiour or five laps, and at the end everybody felt relieved. It may be taken for granted that there will be no more such exhibitions for a long time to come. Michael has returned to Wales fior a few weeks' well-earned rest, and it is said that before comirg back to France he may ride at the Agricultural Hall. "She Wore With brows, upraised, and haughty glare To deal the snub polite, The Lady Grundy pauses where Heir t.ieces smart, alight From cycles of the newest type Ant: d2.iutiest designs; In costumes they've ideas ripe Drawn pretty near the line "Now, Auntie, what' there wrong Kvith these?" Said Tiicelet number onp. "The skiit comes quite below the knees," Cried t'other Amay.on. My dears' 1 "m shvelled poor Auntie cried, "When I w;is young* !-ik<* you. 'Tivas every modest ro&idea's pride To keep those limbs from view!" "That's strange," said Annie, with a flash Of mirth within her eye, "Your condemnation seems to clash With r. song 'vp heard you try. For Auntie oft I've heard you sing, How an these days of yore You loved a maiden, thomdi she Lut A wreath öf rosea ,ore 1" The .-aco i.il meeting >vf the Carmarthenshire Cricket League, held rerayitly, clearly shows that the movement h.n«j the approval of the local clubs, as a large muster of representative.? attended, Rnd four additional clubs were en- rolled. The following officers were elected: — President, Mr. T. Seymour, Pontvherem; vice, pn-sider.ts, Messrs, E. Trubshavv, F. N. Powell, H. Samuel, G. B. Elkington, R. S. Seymour, W. N. Jones, John Thomas;, W. T. Nevill, J. F. H. Buckley, Dan Williams, T. Jo 1 kins, and VV. O. Brigsixcke; secretary and treasurer, H. H. Linn, 22, Murray-street, Llanelb A maitch committee and ground inspection committee were aii-o appointed. There is every indication that Carmarthen cricket wI) be materially benefited by the formation of this Li-agus?, boih ar; regasrdra improvcmtivt ot grounds, a.nd general revival of intere-n in the game. WELSH ATHLETE.

GROCER'S AFFAIRS, MEETING OF CREDITORS AT CARDIFF. The Cardiff Official Receiver on Tuesday presided over a. meetuv- A creditors of Lewie Dhenin, who has carried on business as a baker and grocer at 79, Broadwav, Cardiff. Debtor's gross liabilities were £?Er, '1. 4d., of which £240 7s. 4d.. is expccret4 ;<> rank, while his assets amounted to £5'), 12 Depression in trade, and loss on for ard contract is th-a reason assigned by Dhenin for his failure. Greengrocer's Affairs. The ca<-e of the bankruptcy of Thomas O'Niel, grasngrocei, of 3. Wynclham-cresccnt, Cardiff, also ,?a;oc on.—Tiris debtor's grog* liabilities wvr.- £93 10s 8d.. t'here being- ex- pected to rank for dividend f90 6s. 9.-1. His assets are £ ?.6 9s, 9d. The cause of failure, lie states, was judgment against him for £ 43.— In neither meetiour was any resolution passed, and the Oliic.stl Receiver remains trustee of both estates.

CARDIFF CONSFRVA TTSW. CANTON WARD ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of die Canton Ward Con- servative Association was held on Monday at j the- Canton Conservative Club. Councillor .T. M. Ccrhold presided. ?nd there were also re- sent Councillor Ilityd Thomas. Mesgr- Talbot, Ro.-crrla. Parish, Hill, and others. The- chair- man said he wa., glad- to see such ,1 huge gather- ing, as it was a. sure sign that Canton was fully awake in the cause of Conservatism. Tho ward officers appointed for the vettr are: — Councillor-T. M. Gerhold (chairman). Mr. John Morgan (vice-chairman), Councillor Ilityii Thomas (treasurer)., and Mr. F. E. Haslock (hon. sec.) Councillor Ward, having an im- portant engagement- el-ewheic, was prevented from attending, but -was. with the other two representatives, accord'd :t hearty vote of thanks for past ?ervice« and promised united support in the future. ??,

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