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THE LATE PREMIER. SERVICE AT CANTERBURY CATHE. DRAL. On Friday morniing at eight o'clock the first Of a series of services forming the obsequies of the late Arohlbdsihop of Oonlterbury was held in the cathedral. The ooffin. covered by a white Sold enilbroadered palil, upon which had. been Waoed magnificent floral offerings, lay in front Of the altk surrounded by ligthted tapers. Dean i'arrar celebrated the holy communion, at which iodeanr function the prelates and other diigni- Wies assisted. The weather Was most Iut<lsanent. heavy and oontiniuous rain falling, accompanied by violent gusts of wind. Notwithstanding the unfavourable atmospherio conditions, the choir was crowded by a reverent congregation, the majority of NI-hom were in deep mourning. The late •Primate's throne was draped, and bore on a silver ground the arms of the Archiepiscopal See, so suddenly bereaved of its head. While the service was Droceeding there were numerous visitants to the north-west corner of the nave, where the position of the grace was denoted by surface squares of crimson cloth, the final place of sepulture having an inner lining of black. At nine o'clock the stately fane was the scene of a (Second service, the dean officiat- ing at the morning prayers, in the presence of a number of private mourners, clergy of the diocese, and the public.

ACCIDENT AT THE EXHIBI- TION. A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE. One of Messrs. Strode and Co.'s people had -2 marvellous escape on Thursday night, about nine o'clock. The man in question, an employe of the name of Westwood, was mounted on the telesooping ladder frame attending to one of the arc lights in the Machinery in Motion Sectiou (which are about thirty feet from the ground) when, owing to the lamp swinging the great frame with the man in the crow's nest at the top, toppled1 right over, and he was precipitated into the midst of the machinery belonging to Mesfers. Frazar and Chalmer's exhibit, the frame breaking over the pump of the compressed air engine, and de- positing him right on the three-throw pump, •whijjJ*, fortunately, had just at that moment been stopped by the engineer. In fact, so close a shave was it that, as he fell on the machinery, it moved him a few inches with its last dying pulsation. If he had fallen a second sooner he could not possibly have Dome out of that mass of machinery alive. The fact that he emerged uninjured speaks volumes for the manner in which Messrs. Strode must train their men, and also for the nerve of the said men. for as Wastwood rose from his unexpecbed bed amid the piston rods, he was just as calm as if he had only slipped off a passing tram- car. "Oh he said, in anower to the reporter, "I had too much sense to jump. I just turned round fiO that I would fall on my feet." He was considerably shaken, but "that he was not seriously injured wa<R emphasised by the fact that on the next view our representative had of him he was pushing down the fragments of the ladder frame which had so nearly oom- pasaed his brief circle of life, whistling.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUN- CIL OFFICES. THE GENEROUS OFFER BY MISS TALBOT. Miss Talbot has informed the Glamorgan County Council that she is prepared to provide a site such as they may require for 1 he purposes of the erection of county offices, adjoining the Great Western Railway Station at Port Talbot. There is every reason to believe that the Great Western Railway Company will make special arrangements for the conveyance of county °ovncillors should the county council decide On adopting Port Talbot as their centre for County administrative yurfjoses. L RESIDENCE OF THE LATE LORD KENSINGTON, ST. BRIDE'S.

Late Lord Kensington BURIAL AT ST. BRIDE'S. A SIMPLE AND IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. THE QUEEN REPRESENTED. On Thursday morning, or more than a week from the day of Lord Kensington's death on the Floors Castlo Estate, near Kelso, the pro- perty of the Duchess of Roxburghe, his lordship's remains were laid to rest in a special plot of ground adjoining the churchyard of the little Church of St. Bride's. The body had been lying in the north transept of the sacred edifice since Saturday, when it arrived from Scotland, and mutes had been doing vigil at the head and foot of the bier. The Parish of St. Bride's, in the county of Pembroke, is pleasantly situated at the sctfth end of St. Bride's Bay, being niue miles west-north-west from the town of Milford Haven ,md twelve miles west-south-west from Haverfordwest. It is in the Rural Deanery of Roose and the Archdeaconry and Diocese of St. David's. The Church of Saint Bridget (contracted to and commonly called Saint Bride) IS an ancient edifice of stone in the Early Eng- lish style of the thirteenth century. It. was restored about twenty-two years ago, and affords 110 sittings. The registers are said to date as far back as 1724. The living is 3 rectory with residence, in the gift of Lord Kensington, and has been held for the last six years by the Rev. George Daniel Da-vies, B.A., of St. David's College, Lampeter, who is also vicar of Marloes and curate in charge of Dale. The noble mansion of St. Bride's Hill, occupied by the Kensington family, is the property of Mr. Gilbert D. Harries, J.P., of Llanunwas, near Solva. By the desire of Lady Kensington, all publicity on the solemn and sad occasion was avoided. Deputations from many public bodies had expressed a wish to be present, but deferred to the wish of the family, and for the same reason; the Masonio body, of which the deceased was Prov. Grand Master for the Western Division of South Wales, were not represented. An early celebration of the Sacrament took place in the church at half-past eight in the '1 '17 I THE LATE LORD KENSINGTON. morning, when the celebrant was the rector (the Rev. Geo. D. Davies, B.A.). The service was a very quiet one, and wa« only attended by Lady Kensington, the Hon. William Edwardes, and the other members of the family, together with some of the servants from the mansion and one or two persons from the Rectory near. Previously to this service, we understand, the catafalque bearing the remains of the late Lord Kensington was removed from the place it had occupied in the north transept, and was placed at the head and in the centre of the nave, and almost under the chancel arch. When our Haverfordwest representative visited the church on Thursday morning there were only a few mourners in it, but the scene was a very impressive one. On either side of the catafalque were two lighted candles. The two altar lights and the standards in the sanctuary, as well as the candelabra over the lectern were also subsequently lit. The interior of the church is exceedingly well furnished and appointed—in fact, as at country church it is a model place of worship, and evidently owes much to, among others, the fostering care and attention of her ladyship and the lady members of the family. Long before half-past twelve, the time appointed for the funeral service t j ■oonimsnce, some of the many relatives and friends who were staying at the mansion began to take tl eir seats in the chur-L aud to engage in demotions. About haif-past eleven her ladyship entered, attired in the very deepest mourning, accompanied by the eldest daughter, the Hon. Miss Gwendoline Edwardes, and took a seat in the right front of the nave. By-aaid-bye othtr lady and gentlemen mourners followed, all observing the rule of men one side and women the other. In the seats were placed specially-printed copies of the Order for the Burial of the Dead, the cover of the little manual being inscribed with — "WILLIAM EDWARDES, Fourth Baron Kensington. Born 11th May. 1835; died 7th October, 1?95. Buried 15th October, 1896, in the ohurohyard of St. Bride. 'I.tvrd all pitying! Jesu blest! Grant him Thy eternal rest. Her ladyship spent a portion of the interval 'between the early celebration and the funeral service at the rectory near. Shortly before half-past twelve the bell was tolled, and punc- tually silt the time named the choir of St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest, entered the saoied building in procession, preceded by the orobb-bearer and followed by the officiating olergv. The Venerable Arohdeacon Hiibers, the Rev. T. G. Marshall, of Walwyn'g Castle, rural dean of Roose, the reotor of the church, the Rev. Geo. D. Davies, and the Rev. Charles Frederick Harrison, the vicar of St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. The ohoir were vested in caasiook and surplice, and the clergy the same, with the addition of violet-coloured stoles, the Rev. T. G. Marshall wearing the biretta. After the choir had filed in, a large number of the tenantry and people from the n«ighbourhojd entered the little building, which could not hold all who would have entered. The opening sentences of the hymn, "Christ will gather in His own," were then sung, the choir being accompanied ion the harmonium by Dr. F. n. Greenish, the talented organist of tit. Mary's, Haverfordwest. The 39th and 90th Psailms were then chin ted, and the Rev. T. G. Marshall read thi lesson, I. Cor. xv., 20, after which the remains were borne to the grave outside by eight of the labourers on the estate, the choir singing, as a processional hymn: — ''Jes us lives! No longer now Can thy terrors, Death, appal us!" But a short distance had to be traversed to get to the enclosure, about 15ft. square, in wh-.cvh the grave was dug, and which was outside and near the south-western angle of the churchyard wall. The grave was beautifully lined with ivy, moss, and ferns, and can be seen from the windows of the mansion, which is not far off. The graveside reached, the remainder of the service was read by the Archdeacon of St. David's and the rector, and after the hymn, "Now the labourer's task is o'er," had been sung, the mourners left for the house, after which the servants fof the household and a number of those present took a last look at the polished oak coffin containing the mortal remains of the deceased peer. The Earl of Clarendon, who was in attendance as the representative of her Majesty the Queen, left immediately after the service on the return journey. During the service the first seat on the left-hand side of the nave was reserved for and occupied by Earl Clarendon. At the close of the function the crowd of people, numbering, perhaps, three hundred, gradually dispersed-, the whole proceedings having been conducted as quietly as the rela- tives could possibly wish. Mr. Rees Davies, M.P., who has been stay- ing at Buxton, left for Pembrokeshire to attend the funeral of Lord Kensington, but on arriving in London, and being informed of Lady Kensington's strongly expressed desire that it should be of a strictly private character, he deferred to her wishes in the matter. LIST OF WREATHS, &c. A large number of costly floral tributes in the shape of wreaths, sprays, and crosses were received from the following: —Lady Kensington and family, the Hon. Miss Elizabeth Edwardes, the Hon. Miss Caroline Edwardes, the Hon. Henry and Mrs. Edwardes, Colonel and Lady Blanche Edwardes, Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Newenham, 67, Mount-street, Park-lane; Mrs. Stuart (her ladyship's sister). Miss Murieil Johnstone Douglas, Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Douglas and family, of L wmlongan (two wreaths); Mrs. Henry Lambton and Miss Dorothy Lambton, the tenants of his lordship's Welsh estate (represented by Mr. James Thomas, of Philbeach); Mr. George Richards, of Fopston; Mr. William Richards, of Win- terton Mr. Thomas Jones, of Marlves Court; Mr. James Richards, of Pearson, and Mr. Edward Langley, of Hoaten; the servants of the househ old, Sir Charles Adaon, Lady Adam, Miss Adam, and Miss Constance Adam, of Hampton Court; Sir Frederick and Lady Mil- bank Sir Owen and Lady Scouriield, of Wil- liamson Sir Charles and Lady Ph'lipps, of Picton Castle; Lady Storm/oni, Lady Elles- mere, Viscount Brackle and the Ladies Egerton, Colonel and Lady Georgina Druni- n mond, Captain and the Hon. Mrs. Hay Drum- mond. Mrs. Frances A. Hamilton, and Miss Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Philipps. of I'enh'parc; Miss Borradaile, of Alltyrafon; Sir Arthur Hayter, Lieutenant- colonel Vance, Lady Beatrice Hume, the Dwhe.'s of Roxburgh and children, Mr. W. H. Lambton, the Hon. Mrs. White, Lady Jane Dering, Lady Hamilton of Dalziel, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, of Rock House, Ilaver- foidwest; Miss Noot, of Cardigan the Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Davies, of St. Bride's Rectory Miss Phillips, of Dew-street, Haverfordwest; Mr. John James, the secretary to the Provin- cial Grand Lodge of Freemasons for the Western Division of South Wales; Dr. and Mrs. Griffiths, of Milford Haven; Mr. John Llewellyn Davies, of Milford Haven; and Mr. ard Mrs. Edp^i.imibe Venning. THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. The whole of the arrangements attending the day's event were carried out under the personal supervision of the present Lord Ken- sington, with the assistance of Mr. James Thomas, his agent. The funeral furniture was supplied by Mr. Thomas Vigers, of Buck- ingham Palace-road, London. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. At their last meeting the directors of the North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway Company passed a vote of condolence with Lady Kensington and the family in their be- reavement, and have written Mr. James Thomas, the agent to the estate, asking hrim to convey the vote to her ladyship at the earliest opportunity. The Haverfordwest Liberal Club have also passed a similar vote of sympathy with her ladyship and the family of the deceased peer.

WILL OF MR. JAS BUCKLEY LLANELLY. Leaving personal estate of the gross value of £ 65,169 10s. 6d., and of the net value of P,56,313 14s. 7d.. Mr. Jatttee Buckley, of Brynycaerau Castle, Llanelly, Carmarthen, J.P., high sheriff for the county of Carmar- then, and senior partner in the firm of Buck- ley Brothers, brewers (recently transferred to Buckley's Brewery, Limited), appointed a so!e executor ot his will of the 10th of May, 1892, his son, Mr. James Francis Hughes Buckley, of Brynycaerau Castle. The testa- tor, who died on the September 2, 1895, aged 58 years, appointed as trustees his brothers, Dr. Henry Child Buckley, and Mr. William Joseph Buckley, and his brother-in- law. Mr. Joseph Aaron Timmlns, of Bath, solicitor, to each of whom, for trusteeship, the testator bequeaths £ 50; to each of his servants, £ 5; and to his wife, Mrs. Marianne Hughes Buckley. his consumable stores, the use and enjoyment during her widowhood of Brynycaerau Castle, and the furniture and effects there, and an annuity during her widowhood of £ 1,000, to be reduced in the event of her re-marriage to JB500 a year for the remainder of her 1. fe. Mr. Buckley be- queathed £ 30,000 in trust, as to one-third thereof for his daughter Blanche Elizabeth and her issue, as to one-third for his daughter Gladys Marianne and her issue, and as to the remaining one-third for his daughter ] Katherine Eleanor, and her issue. He be- queathed to Amelia Parker. his daugliter's governess, a l;fe annuity of J360, and he appointed a trust fund of £ 2.500, settled on his marriage in favour of his son, the said James Francis Hughes Buckley. The testator devised the Brynycaerau Castle Fstate subject to Mrs. Buckley's occupation of the castle, and all other his real estate excepting that which is held in connection with the brewery, in trust for h>:s son during his life. with remainder to his first and other sons, and with remainder to the tes. tator's daughters. Mr. Buckley left all the residue of his property to his son. _.?- .>

NATIONAL UNION OF CON- SERVATIVES. SOtfTH WALES EXECUTIVE MEET AT SWANSEA. A meeting of the executive committee of the South Wales Division of the National Conservative Union was held on Thursday afternoon at the Salisbury Club, Swansea. Colonel T. Wood presided, and among those present were Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., M.P., Sir Charles Philipps, Mr. Roger Beck, lpi Mr. Margrave, Mr. J. Grove, Mr. J. Hart- ford, Mr. J. C. Vye-Parminter, Mr. J. Rees, 1 Dr. Davies (Aberdare), Mr. A. P. Steeds, Mr. H. J. Morris, and Mr. Hotchkiss (Brecon), secretary.—It was decided that the thanks of the council be given to the com- mittee which carried out the arrangements in connection with the visit of the Duke of Devonshire to Swansea, and Mr. H. J. Morris, upon whom the brunt of the work 1 fell.—Viscount Emlyn was re-elected chair- 4 man, and Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart.. M.P., Sir Charles Philipps, and Calomel Wood, vice- chairmen.—The reports of the finance and executive committees were read and adopted. —A resolution passed at a meeting of the 1 combined political committees of the Cardiff Conservative clubs was received. In the Iv absence of Mr. E. Waddington, Mr. H. J. Morris moved and Mr. J. C. Vye-PaTminter seconded the resolution in an amended form, as follows :—"That in the opinion of this council it is desirable that steps should be at once taken by the different constituencies to establish Conservative clubs in every public centre of South Wales." This was carried, and concluded the business of the committee. i

SECONDARY EDUCATION. A BILL BEING PREPARED. The London correspondent of the "Man- i Chester Guardian" hears that the Education Department are preparing a Bill dealing with secondary education, in the expectation that the Government will pass it next year.

COAL STRIKE SETTLED. The strike at North Brancepeth Collieries, which has lasted over thirteen weeks, and by which 12.000 hands were idle. was settled by agreement at the Miners'-hall. Durham, on Thursday mornine. "be men resume work at onna.

UNITED KINGDOM ALLIANCE. The Press Association states that the annual report of the Uivited Kingdom Alliance, to be submitted to the general council of the alliance on Tueaday next at Manchester, declares that amongst the masses of the people the ailiance propaganda was never healthier or more vigorous than during t,he past year. The result of the general election is referred to ag a bles- sing in disguise, one effect having been to arouse among the people in general an amount of at- tention to the question at issue between the temperance party and the liquor party propaganda was never healthier or more vigorous than during the past year. The result of the general election is referred to ag a bles- sing in disguise, one effect having been to arouse among the people in general an amount of at- tention to the question at issue between the temperance party and the liquor party as never previously existed. The executive think the circumstances of the time are propi- tious for a great advance, right along the line, and the great meetings already arranged for in the large centres of population are shortly to take place.

Llandaff Diocesan Conference. OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH, The 1896 session of the Llandaff Diocesan Conference was continued on Thursday. Holy Communion was, as on Wednesday, celebrated at St. John's Church, and then the delegates gathered in" the Assembly- rooms of the Town-hall, under the presidency of the president, the Lord Bishop of Llan- daff. He was supported on the platform by Archdeacon Bruce, Chancellor OHivant, Lord Tredegar, Mr. F. H. Rivington, trea- surer of the Clergy Sustentation Fund, Lon- don, &c. There was again a large attendance of members. RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE AND THE SUNDAY QUESTION. Ginon Thompson rose amidst loud applause to move "That in the opinion of this con- ference, while religious observance vif the Lords Day is of paramount obligation for all Christian people, the association of the day with reasonable recreation, in due subor- dination to Its primary purpose of edification and worship, is in no way repugnant to its sacred character and higher uses." The rev. canon wished to emphasise the claims of Sunday as a day of sacred and special obliga- tion alike, festival and Sabbath. Its obser- vance in circles of wealth and fashion—the growing practice of dinner and river parties, of golt and tennis fixtures, and unblushing insoieiibe of the Vanity Fair known in London as Church Parade—was an indication of an unmistakable kind, and added to this the all but universal practice of society, both in the upper and middle ranks, of attending church but once a day, or rather, of never being present at evensong, was a very inconsistent and grievous thing. To the bulk of the niasses Sunday had little or no religious sig- nificance, so while the first pronouncement on the question should declare upon the obli- gations of the Lord's Day; the second should concern itself with an endeavour to face the evils inseparable from their neglect, with a view to correct and remove them. The day subserved two uses, first, edification and worship; secondly, recreation. They must, as Christians, insist on Divine worship as the primary duty of the Lord's Day—by "primary" he meant the best hours, the best energies of the day. But he (the speaker) felt very doubtful as to whether they were making the most of the Lord's Day. What was wanted was a distinctive service which would absorb the whole atten- tion of the worshipper. What could do this in an equal degree with the Holy Com- munion? In his (the speaker's) humble judgment, the re-instating of the Eucharist in its primitive place of dignity and honour would solve the perplexing problem of Sun- day observance for many. But, on the other hand, what of "easonable recreation? Rest, which meant refreshment and recuperation, could only be obtained on one day of the week for the majority of men and women. Dismissing that powerful argument from expediency—for want of time—the rev. canon asked what form of recreation. even of amusement, would not be better than the listless indifference, the open and veiled dis. sipation, the utter idleness, or the wanton mischief in which multitudes of so-called Christians spent the Lord's Day? And if, through invincible heredity of habit, thou- sands were at this moment outside the in- fluences of religion, he would ask which was better, to allow things to remain as they were or to divert interest and humanise sufch people by methods which might fall short of the highest end? But this was a side issue. He was content to risk the question on the simple merits of the case. He found nothing in the free enjoyment of Nature, in the quiet country excursion, the botanic ramble, the museum, the art gallery, the library, the garden, in necessary, or even natural, antagonism to the sanctity of the Lord's Day. His contention was that there was a sphere and a kind of reasonable recreation which was not only not hostile to, but capable of being blended with, the religious uses of a section of the community. (Applause.)—Mr. Edwin Dobbin seconded, and said for his part he did not object to the playing of a game of cricket on Sunday.—The Rev. J. R. Buck- ley differed from the rev. canon. The reso- lution was too vague. It seemed to him to be mischievous in its tendency. (Hear. hear.) He (the speaker) was jealous of any infringe- ment of the sanctity of the Sabbath. He was a/raid of what might folloiy if a. pro. nouncement went forth from that conference that they were in favour of what was called reasonable recreation. His objections to the proposition were, first, that it was un- necessary to make a day of recreation to the neglect of public worship, the argument that there were not holidays enough being not to his mind good, for every workman had one half-holiday. and locally, he (the speaker) would remind the conference, there was Mabon's Day; secondly, Sunday recrea- tion for some meant Sunday labour for others; thirdly, it seemed to be the insertion of the thin end of the wedge, or. in other words, venturing on a slippery slope, which would ultimately land them in the swamps of Sunday desecration; fourthly, who was going to define what "reasonable recreation" meant, for Mr. Dobbin's speech had shown them this difficulty in his advocacy of a game of cricket, with which advocacy he was sure many of them would not agree; and, lastly, that such observance as Canon Thomp- son had suggested would hurt the consciences of the majority of religious working men. He would point out, in conclusion, that there was a difference between solemnity and dul- ness, and he did not believe that relaxation meant amusement. He would move a.n amendment, "That in the opinion of this conference the religious observance of the Lord's Day being a paramount obligation to all Christian people, the, conference desires to warn persons of all classes against the in- creasing misuse of Sunday for purposes of mere amusement, first, as tending to impair the sacred character and distinctive value of the Lord's Day; and. secondly, as involving a condition of Sunday labour to those who may be called upon to minister to such amusement."—Mr. S. C. Bosanquet seconded the amendment, and called the attention of the meeting to the pronouncement on the question given by the late Arch- bishop of Canterbury, who deprecated the evil example set by the upper classes, and said it was ridiculous to agree with the idea that was coming in from France, that one could attend Holy Communion in the morn- ing and have the rest of the day to him or her self.—Ar'■ftdeacon Bruce in the main agreed with Canon Thompson, on the ground that Sabbatarianism was contrary to the spirit of Christianity, and pleaded for the canon's resolution for independence, reality, and personal liberty of the individual.—The Rev. Arthur Jones (Cardiff) followed, and then the Rev. Ll. M. Williams (Dowlais) stood up to support the amendment.—The Arch- deacon of Llandaff did likewise, saying he wa« not afraid of being oalled a Sabbatarian, and had no hesitation in saying that the Sab- batarianism of sixty or eighty years ago did more than anything else to bring back the people of the land to the use of the privi- leges the Church provided for them. He would further enter a solemn protest against anything that might tend to lower the high standard of the Sabbath Day. He was proud to see his son Timothy in the faith (the Rev. J. R. Buckley, of Llandaff), who had served his apprenticeship with him, as powerful and determined in the faith as he ever was. (Laughter and cheers.)—Mr. Oliver Henry Jones havincr supported the proposition, the Chairman put the question.—Thirty-seven voted for the amendment and fifty-+hree against, and the original proposition, being put, was carried by a big majority. INCOMES OF THE CLERGY. Mr. F. H. Rivingt<m (London) spoke of the insufficiency of the incomes of the bene- ficed clergy. The Clergy Sustentation Fund had been started by a committee of represen- tative laymen, with the approval of the archbishops, in order to augment the incomes of those who were in need, and, for this purpose, it was desired to raise a sum of £ 1,000,000, which, it was calculated, would be sufficient to meet the requirements of the committee. The speaker quoted at length numerous figures, showing that the estimated net income from 14.000 benefices was three and a half million sterling; 5,500 incomes ave- raged only £ 150 a vear, 1,400 of the 5,500 being under £ 100 a year. The ques- tion was how to increase these incomes, and the fund bad been originated to impress upon all members of the Church of England the duty of contributing towards the support of the clergy, and to supplement and extend the mr arè m. clergy, and. to elicit contributions in ?t$ respect from the richer towards the pootefr dioceses.—Lord Tredegar, who moved "That this conference approves of the objects and methods of the Cfergy StistetttS/tioii!; Ftrnd, and considers it desirable that existing dio- cesan organisations aiming at the same objects should be affiliated to the fund," thought that the work was a very proper one for the laity to take up. From personal experience he knew that large numbers of the clergy were in sore straits financially; moreover, he believed that the very wealthiest clergy- man would not object 110 have his Stipend raised. There was no class of people who did more good work for starvation wages than did the clergy. He understood Bl.000,000 was required to raise the incomes of the clergy to an average of £ 250.—Chan- cellor Ollivant seconded.—The Bishop said he was very glad that the Sustentation Fund movement had emanated entirely from the laity, without any pressure on the part of the clergy. The clergy, he would say, had abstained in the most self-denying and noble manner from pressing their troubles on anya body. They had patiently And quietly borne them, and had done their duty in their several spheres. He thought they were much in- debted to the laity in having clone what they had dotie.—The resolution, being then put wa.s carried unanimously.—On the proposi- tion of Mr. Oliver Henry Jones, seconded by Mr. S. C. Bosanquet, it was unanimously agreed on the laymen's vote to elect Lord Tredegar, Chancellor Ollivant, and Mr. Godfrey Clark, as representative laymen, to serve on the board presiding over the fund. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. A resolution, "That this conference approves of the objects and methods of thb body representing the amalgamation of the Central Chuicn Committee and Church Defence Institution, pledges itself to do its utmost to support them, and resolves to complete and maintain the diocesan, ruri- der-anal, and parochial committees of this diocese," was shortly moved by the Rev. D. Davies, and carried. The appointment of committees and votes of thanks terminated the conference.

BURIAL V. CREMATION. LETTER FROM DR. BUIST. Medical Man v. Uoinan Catholic- To the Editor of the Evening Express." Sir,—When I accepted the position of a repre- sentative on a public body I was fully aware that, in common with others who occupy rimilar positions, I must be prepared to face misunderstandings, misrepresentations, and unfair criticism, and that, perhaps, the more I acted fairly and honourably the more, probably, would 1 have to toiJerate the fault-finding of anonymous correspondents and irrepressible nobodies of the description of Mr. C. A. North. Neither of the literary productions that have appeared in your columns has any weight with me, but, ae 1 am aware that a great deal of misunderstanding exists both as to my position on the subject of cremation and as to the posi- tion the question holds in tiW Cardiff County Oouncil, x venture to offw a. few remarks on the subject. Touching my own attitude on the question, it was fully explained some months ago by a letter I sent to your paper..Briefly, 1 staced that my opinion, in oominon with that of the vast majority of the medical profession, was that cremation was a more sanitary, scientific, and cheap method of disposing of the dead than earth burial. I went on to explain that the Catholio Church was opposed to the practice of cremation, and that. therefore, I accepted loyally the ruling of the Church, a.nd allowed my personal feelings and opinions to give way to that ruling. I should have thought that such a statement was both straightforward, honest, and self-sacrificing. As regards the position the question occupies in the Cardiff County Council, 1 may sav that, under the Corporation Bill of 13U*, powers were obtained for borrowing j61,500 for the purpose of a crematorium. That Bill was passed before I was a member of the council, and was in charge of the Parliamentary Com- mitee, of which, 1 believe, Alderman Carey was a member; yet I have never heard that he raised a.ny protest at that tsta-g^, when the who.e business might have been tmt a Mop to. On Monday last I took no part in the discussion, because the question of pledging the corpora- tion to the principle of cremation svas not at issue, and 1 do not think that it is necessary to make speeches which piay to the gallery, or which amount simply to hysterical shrieks appealing to sentiments which are not in any way threatened. I beli'eve that actions speak louder than words, and as I have had on several occasions to vindi- cate by deed, not word, practices and principles of my religion in publio celebrations, where I have had to act in the gaze of the public, and where my acts were open to all, though not reported in the newspapers, and as I have not on these occasions been supported from quarters where I should have expected such support, the insinuations of anonymous. correspondent* and nonentities are all the more unjust and cowardly.—I am, &c J. J. BUIST, 48, Charles-street, Oct. 15.

WELSH TIN-PLATE TJtA DK PROPOSED RE-START OF THE BLAINA WORKS. At a meeting of the workmen of the Blaina Tin-plate Works, which have been at a stand- still for about eight months, held a.t the Foresters' Arms, Mr. Lewis Richards, ex-presi- dent of the Tin-plate Union, presiding, it was reported that the management of the Blaina Works, with a view to a re-start, wished to know what concession the workmen were pre- pared to offer. The feeling of the meeting wis that the matter should be discussed. During the stoppage the majority of the men gained employment at the collieries, although many have failed. The hope in Blaina is that a epeedy re-start will be made. CWMFELIN WORKS. We are requested by the liquidator of the 1 above works to state that the information con- tained in some of the papers that the creditors are not responding to the suggestion made is premature, as up to Thursday morning a large number of creditors have responded, and there ( was only one refusal. At a. meeting of the general purposes coiu- mittee of the Swansea Corporation on Wednes- ] day an applcation by Mr. «' • J. Rees, op behalf < of the Cwmfeiin Syndicate, to extend the leaue of the site on which the works are erected was acceded to. ———— 5

WELSH COAL TRADE. i GOOD NEWS FOR LLANSAMLET. On Thursday morning the Velinfran Colliery, J Llansamlet, owned by Messrs. Aeron Thomas and Co., Swansea, was re-started, after being at a standstill for over six months. The management has again been entrusted to Mr. David Williams. DISTRESS IN THE RHONDDA FACH. An improvement has taken place in the state of affairs in the Rhondda. Fach this week, there being work a.t the collieries on Tuesday, Wed- nesday, Thursday, and probably there will be work to-day (Friday). Relief cheques are still being distributed at Ferndale, but no relief fund has as yet been opened a.t Tylorstown. In the latter place Mr. Williams, landlord of the Tylors Hotel, distributed two cart-loads of bread on Wednesday and Thursday, and it i8 also his intention to do so again to-day (Fri- i day). Messrs. Callengan. of Cardiff, have sent 1 100wtt. of potatoes to Ferndale and IOcwt. to ( Tvlorstown, whilst Alderman W. H. Mathias, J.P., Porth, has sent two guaneae; Mr. Nicholas j Llewelyn, a guinea; Mr. John James, Aber- dare, a guinea; Messrs. Cash and Co., Fern- dale, a guinea; and Messrs. Hodges, of Aber- j dare, a guinea, to the local relief fund. ( u- uuu 1

CARDIFF GROCERS' EXCHANGE < t 1 The Cardiff Grocers' Exchange will soon be 1 a thing of the past. The la8t meeting but one was held on Thursday, when, as might have been expected, there were few buyers, and not much t br sinews. The following were the leading j prices:—Sugar: Tate's No. 1 cubes, 15s 3d No. 2, 14s 5d: No. 1 crystals, 14s; browns, 4 8s. Cheese: Cheddars, 62s1 to 82s Canadians, E 44a to 50?. Best bacon, 58s to 60s; pea-fed f Canadian, 52e to 54s; Atflenuin hams, 508 to 1 52s. Butter: Canadian creameries, 98s to 100s; finest. Waterfowl dories, 85s to 92s; 4 creameries ,^106p^Lard^J^ ECCLESI

The Rev. Rees Goring Morris, late curate of < I-bbw VaJe, and formerly head-master of < Cadoxton Grammar School, has been appointed to an important curacy in Birmingham. The ( rev. gentleman is the young*'8* brother of the 1 Rev. E. Morris, reotor of Cadoxton-Barry, and of the Rev. S. Morris, the heroic chaplain of the ill-fated Victoria —

Professor Vaughan delivered the second j of his series of ten lectures on "Carlyle" at the University College on Thursday evening. 1 The lecture, which was a very interesting 1 one, was well attended. At Porth Police-court on Thursday John Bevan and his wife, Ann Bevan, 24, Cymmer-road, Cymmer, were summoned by N.S.P.C.C. for neglecting their children. inspector Gill gave evidence, and the woman I was sent to prison for ft month. The man j was discharged.

_c | Eastern Crisis. LETTER FROM THE POPE TO THE SULTAN. The Constantinople ooirespcBideni; of the "Daily Newe" says:—If the men who are responsible for the recent massacres are, to be taught the lesson that, having begun with small massacres in remote parts of the Empire, and having gradually become more daring, they are to be allowed to go farther, and now that Europe will not interfere; though thousands are slain under the shadow of the Embassies, then every European is in danger and Constantinople is ruined. Already the business of the capital has suffered enormously, and must continue to do so. Every steamer and train is crowded with men, women, and children, especially the two latter, who wtsh to get away from a city of such possibilities. Merchants will not and dare not import goods into the country. Foreign merchants have closed their credits. The Government cannot pay its trorofps, and its police, or its CWil Servants. The streets are being pa.trolled by men who have unusual and hard work cast upon them and are unpaid, and the condition of our very guardians constitutes a present and pressing danger. The Armenians who have left the city were in many cases ti-e small bankers who enabled Turkish officials to t,:de over their money difficulties until the Government could obtain a loan wherewith to pay them. These unpaid officials must now be counted among the classes who, however un- willingly, are dangerous to the publio tran- quillity. The Empire is rich enough in natural resources; has been, and will be again, under a better Government, one of the most prudl C" tive countries in the world; but, if ever there was a country going to ruin tor the want of good government, it is the Turkey of to-day. The dangers and difficulties of the situation and the possibilities of the country, if taken under the tutelage of the Powers or any of them, are present as questions of vital impor- tance to those who are living in Turkey. Above all, the question of the seourity of life and pro- perty is staring them in the face. All men are asking, Will Europe save us, or does she in- tend to alLow the country to sink into anarchy ? Above all, is there to be no guarantee taken against the renewal of the most deliberate and carefuliy organised massacres of the century ? POPE AND SULTAN. Tlie Rome correspondent of the "Standard" says :-The Pope has sent a stronglv-worded letter to the Sultan calling upon him, in God's name, to put an end to the atrocities which are being committed against Christians. The letter was conveyed by Monsignor Bonetti, the Apot folic delegate to Constantinople. The Sultan could nOlt. refuse to give him an audience, but received hikh with marked cold- ness, accepting the letter, but reserving his reply. FEELING IN SOUTH WALES. The South Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association on Thursday passed resolutions expressing sympathy with the Armenians, regretting the inability of the European Powers to "speak that united word in the name of righteousness and humanity which could not fail to cause even the Sultan of Turkey to cease from his foul deeds," and urging her Majesty's Government to do everything in its power to put an end to the outrages. "Recog- nising the difficulties of the situation," the association also "humbly prays Almighty God to give to the Cabinet the wisdom and courage required to deal effectually with the problem, and to maintain untarnished the high and honourable name of Great Britain as the friend of the oppressed and the foe of every tyrant." A penny collection has been made at Cwm- bran Colliery for the bsnefit of the exiled Armenians. The matter was taken in band by the workmen's committee, with the result that E2 3s. Id. was collected and sent to the Armenian Refugee Fund inaugurated by Lady Henry Somerset. ANOTHER SENSATIONAL RUMOUR. RUSSIA TO ADDRESS THE PORTE. AND, IF NECESSARY, EMPLOY FORCE. A Central News telegram from Athens on Thursday nigh, says :-AccordinR' to the Con- stantinople correspondent of the "Asty," Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy have definitely decided to impose on the Sultan the reforms which they deem necessary. These will, in the first place, be formulated in a strongly-worded note, which Russia., on behalf of the four Powers, will address to the Porte. Should, however, his Majesty refuse to accept and carry them into effect, Russia will, in the name of Europe, proceed to intervene with force.

PROPOSED SLIDIXG-SCALE REVISION. To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Siir,—Now that ths question of an amendment to the sliding-scale for prevmtintg underselling is under consideration, it would not be unwise to consider a scheme thrown out by one of tout correspondents a few years ago, the prin- ciples of which were similar to the following. For simpler purposes a basis is taken of 10 per jent. advance to the workmen for every shilling per ton rise in the price of ooal to get at the nedium. I think the masters and workmen jould agree that lie. per ton is a fair selling price, which would give fair pronto to em- ployers and fair wages to workmen. This medium would dispense with a maximum and minimum to the soaJe, as will be Been by the following table: — E a I 5 § Present Per Proposed Per „ £ „ a Scale. Cent. Scale. Cent. ■§'3, •§ os <5| w > 8. d. s. d. 8 0 nil 8 0 15 15 8 6 5 8 6 17i 12; 9 0 50 9 0 20 10 9 6 15 9 6 22; n 10 0 20 10 0 25 5 10 o 25 10 6 27* 24 11 0 50 11 0 30 nil nil 11 6 35 11 6 32* 26 12 0 40 12 0 36 5 12 6 45 12 6 37| I 75 13 0 £ 0 13 0 40 10 13 6 55 13 6 42§ 12J 14 0 60 14 0 45 I 1S Providing this scale was adopted, it would instigate determination, in the masters to main- wiin ths price of coal above Us., as all coal sold above this would be sold at a double profit, and all ooal sold under that price would be aald at a double loss as compared with the present scale. It is not very possible that the pries of ooal would run below 9s. and above 12s. 6d. p»r ton, which would keep the per- centages between 20 and 571. By this scheme ;he workmen's wages would not go too high which is detrimental to trade), but at the same ime would not go below a living wage, which a the state at present. To prevent underselling: According to the iresenit scale, if a ton of ooal is sold at Ie. induction the percentage follows this price to -he fullest extent, so tha-t the masters are very learly as well off when selling coal at this price is they would be providing thpre was no reduc- tion made; therefore, the middlemen and un- scrupulous employers would not have such a ree hand at cutting prices, which is at present ihe ruination of our ooal trade. Trusting you will be good enough to insert ¡h18 in your well-circulated psvoer.—I am, ko., PENSE A BIEN.

At the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Thursday ivening Mr. E. B. Reece inquired into the ircumstancee of the death of Frank Tarr, which took place at the infirma.ry on Tues- lay evening. The evidence showed that the deceased, who was the eeven-year-old son )f Frank Tarr, of 16, Pontcanna-place, was 3n Monday morning standing on the fender in the kitchen, trying to reach something from the mantel-piece. His night-shirt came in contact with tne fire, and in a moment he was enveloped in flames. He was conveyed bo the infirmary, where he died. The jury ■eiurned a verdict of "Accidental death." Information was given to the Cardiff Police :>n Thursday afternoon of the death of Joseph Henry Power, aged 37, a seaman, living at 22, Patrick-street, Cardiff. The deceased went to bed about eleven o'clock on Wed- nesday evening, and a little later his wife found him unwell, and sent for Dr. Evan Japies, but before his arrival the man died.

The Racing World I- INTERESTING NOTES ON TURF NATTERS) STC. Unable to win the Cesarewitch, Chit Chat is, of course, on that prominent showing: being backed for the Cambridgeshire. Chid Chat's formatioii And abilities are the very opposite to what is needed in a Cam- bridgeshire winner, and his slow plodding style would Clause him to be "left" by other speedier and more active horsos of lighter Iriune. Not only is Laodamia certain to reverse the placing on October 28 with Mr. Calvert's geldiing, but we shall only believe in the success or even prominent running of the Cesarewitch dis- appointment (and second) wheh at is achieved. In consequence of St. Bris' and Labrador's successes, the Kingsclere selected will be a very warm order eventually for the Houghton race. Of the Cesarewitch field only Laodamia has any chance, and here is a really sound one. She is such a apeiedy animal—vide all her fdrmer, and especially the Stockbridge Cup, rum irg—that the vastly different mile course will be greatly in her favour. Laodamia and Winkneld's Pride are likely to bear the brunt of the battle. If the colt continues as well as of late he will agair relegate the mare to a situation only. El Diablo must soon win a race, for the old horse haS been right on the heels of the winner in all his recent outings. Champaubert has arrived at Jarvis's stables at Newmarket to finish his Cambridgeshire pre- paration. Morny Cannon rede the horse in his Last race in France, when Omnium II. won, and thinks so little of the Frenck "orack" that when asked to ride him in the Houghton event, repilfed, aScordi^ (to ossoper, that "he didn't atre to Tide stllihg-raee horses in such a race." Apropos of the Cesarewitch, it is noteworthy that not a jockey who rode in it had ever pre- viously won the raoe. Some of the names—in Canron, Luke, and Robinson—appear in the record, but these are of just one decade back. Kempton Cannon has only been riding three seasons. Robinson's first win was but last October, Leader is a neophyte of last year, and Hunt wps an unknown "feather" in the early nineties. Luke, jun., Fearis, H. Jones are all quite new hands, while Tooh and Madden's light was hidden under a bushel less than half a dozen years ago. ? The Kenipton running made Lpxieon look a good thing for the Ditch Mile Nursery, for It was the fear that—as with Owns—the heavy ground might bring about his defeat, which has prompted Persimmon's withdrawal from all the rest of this year's engagements. Seeing that such a horse as Bay Ronald won, it is oertaafi that Persimmon, would have readily scored in tho Lowthsr Stakes, Although there are such fltayei* as Labrador and Shaddock in the stable, it is actually said that St. Bris ran for the Cesarewitch totally untried. GoIdiing will complete Couwt Sahomlberg's Cambridgeshire training. the Wtaughtun horae remaining pro tem. at Chesterfield House in the company of M>o«ns- L&baudy'g other horses. EirkoonineJ goes to the stud forthwith. SevelcW of the most successful jockeys laid the foundation of important careens by winning the C,aaT(,wit(,h as YEty iightwedghts. Fired Fred Archer, and Gnmshaw are in staijces. fwh" has been twice narrowly de- rJS Wgr handicaP at Alexandra Park make* anther emy for victory to-morrow and oloee. PndbeMy the thM time wMl be oatdiy tome, as an old northern adage runs. Of course Kileook-on the Goodwood form- We lTliX> T SW6et Auburn and Gri*. /J: ar° ^Hg what a favourite the Z her and yrt the consideration to be expected is Jacking and she was given another dose within 24 hours. *™worth gave the best performance cf his WeU^ H ,1,fe Wken VnnillI,? the elter. He lias on by leaps and bound, since Jelwitt parted with him in di^ust, for he th apparentjy Win en^ of race. Here W'aS 8°^ en<>»gfi to account for the Bedford Cottage "good thing„ It is the irony of racing. j;h^rrids^ni^ Foot- ban Club open their n'8:v ground-situated at "the backs" the coUege,—early next mncth.

This Day's Racing NEWMARKET, Thurafcy *ftern°°n 1 h*v« fancy, The Whip-DIifGLE RAY. » BET- MkWle PaTk °F ANISETTE "• ^uthfle^Pl^T^AMO8 HAO °r VENATOK.

•'OLD SAM'S" FINALS NEWMARKET MEETING p £ e Sn"1 !°1av MfW'e Park v^e beCen 5 ° ° Cl0< f°r Which 1 my VELASQUEZ and CHELANDRT. My other selections a.re as follow:- 12.30—REV JL. 1.30-MORIRSIA. 2.0—SARDINE. 2.30—WEYMOUTH. 3.30—BLACK ANDREW. 4.0—MELANGE or GULISTAN.

PROBABLE RTTNNEBS AT NEWMAKKET. M&tch—Pintle Bay and Bevil. Stand Xursery—Grafton Belle, Ola-rimr. Merle Monona, Cmp I^ee, Lexicon, David II. Buxom 1* Rajyasoso, Lord Kev, Brayhead Ticer Tim Kin*' Head, Carol side, Sl^miXneeHon Selling Plate-AI ready to run. r„fcerT Kealart Bradw&rdine. CUrtton Grange, Lord Drammond. Easter Gift, Dumbarton Knife Bov Kentford' „Andrtfe n- 1{«(rbV Cement', Knife Boy, Kentford II., Lampos, Dumbbell, VexU- lum, St. r>arjc Plate—Santa Stella, Gal tee More. Velaaquez, and Ohelajidry All-asred Selling—Ail ready to rnn. Souttifietd Plate—Diakka, Bay Ronald, Imnoeition Wathard, Toussaint, Waiter »nd Mack Briggg.

NEWMARJKET MEETING. PROGRAMME FOR THIS DAY. Horses marked "a" hare arriver. 12.30—Tlie WHIP ltet eaeh 200 eovs each. B.C. aijoni Derby's Dingle Bay aMr L de Rothschild's Bevil L3 £ rv'e NURSERY PLATE (hand.v.ap) of turlonpf' yeaf °ldK; winaere extra Six aLord Derby's Crestfallen aLord Wolverton'e Kilkerraa aH.R.H. the Prince of Wales'* St Nicholas Duke of Westminster's Bluewater aMr H McCaluiont's Sauoc Tartare Mr R PI vor's Forcett aMr Theobald'* Ladv Bees aMr Walsintfha.m'p Grafton Belle aLord W Beres/oicfV Glaring al.ord Dunraven's S'uvphus aSir R Waldie Griffith's Merle aMr L de Rothschild's Morissia .— aMr J Reiss'g Craig Lee ùlr B Gottschalk's Lexicon Puke of Westminster's Brooch Mr C LitUefield's David n. Mr F Alexander's Theaie aMr Beauehamp'fi Rowanberry, •Sir J B Maple's Buxom Lass > aLord EUesmere's Ragazzo aLord Derby's Lord Key aSir R W Griffith's Asterie aMr Jersey's Brayhead Mr .Tames Hare's Benedictm 1 aMr W G Marshall's Royat aSr M Fitzgerald's Tiger Tim aSir S Scott's Otelki aM Lebaudy's Z.ina aMr Wallace Johnstone's Fainter aMr T B Miller's Cradle Song « Tjord Rosebery'a Carol side i aLord EUesmere's Rochdale j aMr Houldsworth's Slisro 3 aMr L Braseey's Counsellor i aMr Dobell's Lairuna aMr R Peck's Eve Surefoofc aMr L de Rothschild's St Crooe aMr Jersey's Wraith of Hampton Colonel H Walpole's Straits 1 aMr W M Redfern's Masthead i ■vMr A Wacjr's Nervl ] aLord Durham's Lolah 1 Lord Rosebery's St Anne's 1 2.0—A TWO YEAR OLD SELLING PLATE of 103 1 soys colts st 121b, fillies tet 91b; winner to be sold < for 100 so vs. Five furlong j ] aSir J B Maple's Sardine I aMr £ Courage's iViar's Lea0 {1 •» B 'Ve^MWs jftefifc aMx 5 .sliso aMr A B Sadler's Tbt Lad aMr A Goldberg ttoftety BdS aMr J G Joicey's Sea Coaat aMr Robert Stott'e Half Back aMr C Littletfeld'fe (Jeteler aLord Shrewsbury's c by, Whitehall—Amice aLord Durham's Access dtr J Hammond's laureen aMr L Braesey's St Ajjnese &Sir J Miller's f by Gramii..—Braganza aMr S Pickering's tVivy CouiiOil aMr J Cannon's Royal Wings Lord Derby's Beokhead aMr F W Lanibton's Chittaport 2.3ö-A WELTER HANDICAP of 6 «ov§ each, with 200 idded; winners extra, One mile and 11 yards. aLord 31 Bereeford's Fealar aLord Ilhøoter's Lord Hervey aMr A F Calvert's Bradwaidine aMr L de ltothshs.ld's Rodomont aMr Harnar Bass's Carlton Grange dlr Haiibury's Lord Drummond aCaptain Machell's Easter Gift aMr 0 S Newton's Dumbarton aMr Wallace Johnstone's Weymouth aSir J Blundell Maple's St Anfce aLord Rosebery's Berkeley aMr Dobell's Rug-by Cement aLord W Beresford's Anisette IL aCaptain A E Whitatere' Knife Boy aMr A ita i ley's Dumb-bell aMr Jersey's Kentford II. aMr T B Miller's La. Masquerade aMr W E Oakeley's Vexilllm a,Mr J H Houldsworth's Ortolo aMrG Lamb toil's Lampos 3.C—The MIDDLE PARK PLATE of 500 eovs, added to a sweepstakes of 30 son each, fov two year olds; colts at 101b, lillies and geldings tt 71b; wimxrs extra. Six furlongs. aDuke of Devonshire's Minstrel aLoid. Rosebery's Velasquez a Lord itisebery's Ghelandry; aMr J GubbWis'e Galtee More aLord Wii itn BeresforJ'g Berzak aDuke of Portland's Smean aSir E AfPeck's Wreath Or &M.- L de Rotbschiidri Goietta Lord Alingtoiis Kenn aCaptain Baird's Ovando aMr R H Combe's Kilgrian aSir J Blundell Maple's S.r Sidney aSir M Fitzgerald's Tiger Tim aMr A Goldbsrg's c by Royal Hampton—Polka aMr J M Haiibury's Morisco Mr W I'Anby's Selby Royal Mr A QUvert's Cokefield' Sir F .Tolmstone'e Vesuvian aMr Jatrte: Joicey's Dick Whirtington aM. It Lebandy's Gólden Age Mr J Lewis's Stnusall f.Lord Londonderry's QvTenian Mr W Low's c by Bend Or—Braw Lass ftSir J Miller's Angel ot Mr J A Milier's c by Pioneer—Awe aMr J A Miller's C t-y Despair—Frivoli Mr Perkins's c by Bread Knife-Jenny Howiet xMr C D R<Sje'S Hampton Sells &Mr C D Rose's Frisson aMr L de Rothschild's Tonqain dSir 8 Scott's Melon ;iPrince Soltykoff's Lysander aPrince Soltykoff's Filliford aMr Theobald's Andesliir Jtfr Vyuer's Mintshell Duke of Westminster's Bust Duke of Westminster's Oftlio aDuke ct Westminster's Guernsey a General Owen Williams's Merioneth aGeeerat Oven Williams's Maladri aliOrd Wolverton's Lismore I!Mr P C Patton's Dunera f-OHke of Weetniittstw's Simoon aPrince SoitykotTs Benalla, aSir S Scott's Ampulla aMsr Lvskamm M. Ephrussi's "Absinthe aSiv M Fitzgerald'b Neeni aMr A Belmont's Tagus aLord Oadogaji'g Lowiy oJ/lnf Oadog»ri's Sc-ifta Stella aMr Arthur James's Catherine Luther aMr P Loriliard's Lamerock aMr P Lorillard's Equinox Mr W Low's f by Spri:ilield—Hall Mark aSir J Miller's Dogma aSir J Miller's Bric-a-Brae 3.30-An ALL-AGED SELLING PLATE of 103 eovn, for two year ('Ids and upward*; weight for ace- the winner to be sold for 100 sovs. Five furlongs. aMr John Dawson's Black Andrew iMr Owsden's Molesey aMr H Sandgae's Diplomatic aMr Jersey's Sicily Queen aMr Walsingham's Foreeburn aMr J Jewitt's GoHinMa aMr Jersey's Moss Hag aMr Dobell's Pedant aMr R Marsh's Lady Sophia aMr E Weatlierby's Trellis aMr J Ryvulls Xiiitra z aYr T Jennings, utn's Alyesum j a?Jr JL Phillips'6 f by Fullerton—Abandoned aMr T Trader's Tinsley aMr J Hammond's Aspinall 4.0—The SOUTHFIELD PLATE of 200 eovs, for three yea.r Ollie and upwards weight for age; eonalties &vd alloH-anees. Ab. Mile. 0-Mr A Ball \v'e Gazetteer t aLortl William Bedford's Diakka Q?r Botheohild'fi Imposition a Mr L de Rothschild's Gulistan aLord Stanley's Melange '• Mr L Brassey's Bay RonaJd aDuke cf Devonshire's BaJeamo < aMr R Wishaid's Wiehanl 1 aLord Derby's The Strid < ø.Mr E Wis hard's Mack Brigge aMr E Oassel'g Touiosaoi aLord Rosebery's Winter King £ °'cmel Walp>le's Bumham aM. R Lehaudy's Arabella j ————————f • 1

Yesterday's Racing ? ] "SPORTSMAN" AND "SPORTING LIFE" AUTHENTIC PRICES. J ——— 1 NEWMARKET SECOND OOTOBER MEETING. t Winners and Jockcva Sportsman Sporting life. 'J BRETBY STAKES (3). Simoon (M Cannon) 2 to I ag 2to lagt LOWTHER STAKES (5). i BAY. R-onald (MIUAY) 8 to I se 8to I DITCH MILE NURSERY (13). a Lexicon (K Oannon) 4to lag 4to f ,r CHALLENGE PLATE (5). Kiloook (J Watts) 7 to 4 on 7 to 4 on i „ WELTER SELLING (11). t Emsworth (AUsopp) 9to 2ag 9to 2 ag PRENDERGAST STAKES (7). r Minstrel (J Watte) 3 to 1 ag 3 to 1 ag <3 HEATH STAKES (10). ? Orawley (Robinson) 7 to lag 7 to lag [ These prioes are identical with those published in the "Racing Calendar." 1

YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. (Run Wednesday, October 28. Distance, one :nile and 240 yards). 10 to 1 agst Thais, 3yre, 8st. t 14, to 1 — Omiifum II., 4yrs, Stet lib, t 14 to 1 — Marco, 4yrs, 8st 101b, t 14 to 1 — Laodamia, 6yre, 8st 81b. t TZ Canterbury Pilgrim, 3vrs, 8st, t & o 16 to 1 — Winkfleld's Pride, 3yrs, 6st 101b, t 16 to 1 — Shaddock, 3yrs, 8st, t 16 to 1 — 1AL Sa^esse, 4ym, 6st 101b. t 16 to 1 — CSnt Chat, 3yrs, 6st 51b, t ? — £ eufel- 3ym. 6st 71b, t & o a to 1 — Count Schomberg, 4vrs, 7st 101b, « 20 40 — Victor Wild, 6yns, 9et 91b, o, 33'a t & w 15 5° 1 Avildon, 3vrs, 7st 31b, t 40 to 1 Macbriar, 3yrs, 7st lib, t 66 to 1 — Amphidamas, SyM, 6st 51b t CAMBRTDOK,SHIRE, LIVERPOOL AUTUMN GUP, MANCHESTER NOVEMBER HANDICAP. ALFRED CROOK, OSTENDE. Alfred Crook, will forward, free, on receipt of address, dMOK'S PRICE RECORD," W'th Latest Market Movements on the above SI"ARTIjs'rj PRICES. STARTING PRICES. Altered and liberal conditions. 75 per cent, saved in telegraphing. iw ld t0 ALFRED CROOK, Ostende. Pcstage 2id. Foreign Postcard, Id. Life," 1850, says: —" You -vill be auite safe in the hands of Mr. Orook."

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At Porth Police-court on Thursday William Morgan, collier, Pontygwaith, wae "fined 20s. for sleeping at the National Colliery, which was a breach of the Mines Act. A statement was in general circulation at Llanelly on Thursday that Mr. Gwilym Evans and a company had purchased the site of the lead works, for the purpose of establishing there an enamelling and japanning works. Our Llanelly reporter called upon Mr. Evans and was assured by him that the statement was untrue. They .had, however, inspected the site, and negotiated in certain ways with a view to possible developments. A lecture upon the "Strength of Materials" was delivered to a good attendance of students and others at the University College, Cardiff, an Thursday evening, by Professor Elliot. A boy named James was killed in Tytrist Colliery, Tredegar, on Wednesday evening, by being crushed between some trucks. We observe from the fanciers' papers that Mt. A. Withers, of Stranraer, a gentleman by ao means unknown in South W ales as an ixhibdtor, is continuing his successful oarcer in the North. He won a good many prizes 'or oollies at the Edinburgh Show, and we may tiope to see good samples from him at ensuing Welsh shows—Carmarthen first. Mr. E. B. Reece held an inquest at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Thursday evening, touching the death of Edward Punton, aged sixty-six, a blacksmith, who lived at No. 9, Flora-street, Cathave, aaid was employed at :he Bute Yard, who died suddenly whilst at fork on Wednesday morning. Medical evi- ience showed that the cause of death was leart failure, and the jury returned a verdict n accordance.

To-morrow's Football .10. The following watches will be reported in thr Evening Express!' to-morrow:— LOCAL MATCH Cardiff—Cardiff v. Newport. Bath—Eatli v. Petorth. Neath-Neath v. Swaase*. Gloucester—Gloucester v. Brislvw. NORTHERN UNION. Stockport—Cheshire v. Lancashire. LANCASHIRE SECTION. .Rochdale—Rochdale Hornets Hornets v. Morecombe. Warrington—Warrington v. Salford. Widnes—Wldhfis v. Broughton Rangers. YORKSHIRE SECTION*. Bramley—Bramley v. Halifax. Brighouse—Brigh^uee Raugers v. Heckmondwike, Holbeck—HoJ?»e.;k v. Batley. Hudderefiali!—Huddcrsflekl v. Bradford. Hull-Hull v. Hunelet Leeds—Leeds Parish Church v. Leeds. Liversedge—I.ivensclge v. Gastleford. Wakefield—Wakeeld Trinity v. Manminghaui. OTHER MATCHES. Burton—Burton v. Mcselev. Coven try—Coventry v. Liverpool. Leiœster-Leicester-Leiceste.r v. Rugby. Manclieeter-Manchester v. Sale. West Hartlepool—West Hartlepool v. Kock&liffe. Swinton—Swinton v. Walkden. TvIdesJey—Tyideslev St. vHelen's Recreation. liirkenhead—Birkeoliead Park v. New Brighton, F Lack heath—Black heath v. Old Merchant TUyioca Croydon—Croydon v. R. M. A. Biel ii-ond-Pichiuml v. St. Thomas's Hospital. Cooler's Hill—R.I.E E. v. Harlequins. Kensington—Kensington v. London Scottish. Plymouth—Plymouth Albion v. Llanelly, LLANELLY TEAM ON TOUR. This (Friday) morning the Llanelly team go or tour to Devonshire. They leave Llanelly in tb morning, and travel direct to Plymouth. On Satux day they play Devonport Albion, and spend Sunday at Plymouth. On Monday morning they travel t Bath and play there in the afternoon. The part will leave Bath that evening, arriving home at ini? night on Monday. The full team. and reserves are -Back, Joe Davies; three-quarter backs, Owe Badger, Clifi BOWen, Evan Lloyd, and Morgan WT, liarns (reserves, Llew. Every and Morgan Beavan) half hacks, Ben Davies and D. Morgan (reserve, lL Davies); forwards. W. Morris, D. J. Daniell, Be8 Jenkins, Ben James, D. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, D. B Grittithe, ar.d J. Jones (reservee, P. J. Davies ani another). PENARTH V. BATH. To be played ion the Recreation Ground, Bath, ot Saturday. Bath will have the same team that beat the Old Edwardians and Rosslyn Park, and, witt tird exceptions, the same that won at Cheltenhan last week :-Back, M. Begwood three-guarfer backs W. F. Lone. J. M'Tier, A. E. Fry, and J. Long; halt backs, G. G. Vincent and E. H. Seers; forwards, F Soane (captain), J. B. S. D'Aguilar, F. Derrick. G. 0. Hyatt, G. Knight, J. Raddiok, A. Billett, MMt B. H. Belson. Mr. F. Reed, of Weston-super-Mare, will referee. TREHERBERT V. AB £ CAV0N. These teams, meet at Aberavon, when the home home team will probahly be as followt, -Back, Reec Lewis; three-quarter backs, Evan Jones (captain), D. H. James, Wiii Rees, and C. Dockings; half backs, Dan Jones and J Jones; forwards, Ivor Griffiths, Co Bansey, Jack Jones, Tom Jones, W. Robreto. 'Dim Madden, W. Edwards, and W. James. Treherber* tfeini: Back, W. '¡O.e6; three-quabrer backs, Ton: Davies, W. R. Jones, W. Davies, and Lewis Lewis; half-backs, Emlyn Lewis (captain) and D. Griffiths; forwards, Charles Thomas, G. Kirkhouse, J. Evans. Ben Etans, J. Thomas, J. Sweet, J. Jenkins, aM Tom Lewis. TONDU V. GOWBRIDGE. To be played at Tondu. Teams:—Cow bridge: Back, R. L. Thomas three-quarter backs, W. Russell, W. Fitzgerald, G. Lewis, and C. Lewis; half-backs, C. Thomas and R. Giggs; forwards, T. Thomas (cap- tain), E. Warren, J. Davies, W. Davies, J. Kitt, w. Lewis, A. Kitt, and W. J. Thomas. Xondu Back J. Brown; three-quarter backs. W. Matthews, J Moles, J. Chatterton, and J. Williams; half-backs J. Hopkin and D. J. Davies; forwards, J. Matthewi (captain), J. John, J. J. T. Major, J. Duggan, J., Wiiliajiw, T. E. Smith, F. Bennett, and H. Morgan. Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. LLWTNYPIA V. MORRLSTON. To be played at Marriston Llwvnypia team Back, C. Williams; three-quarter backs, T. E. Williams, George Mills, W. Llewellyn, and J. Edmunds; half- backs, A. Powell and J. Thomas- f01 wards, R. Rai- lings, John Evans, Ben. T. Phillips, Robert Jones, H. H. Alexander, D Royal, F. Yeoman, Mid W. Wilhame; neserrre, J. ilirsland. LLWYNYPIA SECOND V. PONTYPRIDD RESERVES. To be played at Llwynypia. Llwjmypia Second: °*ck> Joseph Hadridee; three-quarter backs, M. l'homas (captain), Jim Hadridge, David Thomas, and A. Lewis; half-backs, D. H. Davies and T. Jenalns; forwards, J. Fursland, Rees Jenkins, George Hewlett, L. May, C. Ralph, R. Hewitt, Sam Hawkins, and Joe Hellings. ST. ANDREWS V. TAFF S WELL. This match will be played on the Barracks Field-: kick-off at 3.15. The following will represent the Saint s ;—Back, H. B. Winfield; three-quarter backs, rT Richards (captain), D. J. Davies, and H. While half-backs, Ernest Dutton and Jack Lee • forwards, Tom Davies, C. Mason, E. T. Jones, W Rogers, A. Weston, B. Heard, S. Fitigerald, and D. Davies; nret reserve, D. Edwards. Meet at the Flora Hotel at three o clock sharp. BRYNMAWR V. ABERTILLERY. To be played at Abertillery. Biynmawr t<Mt Beok, H. Jones; three-quarter backs, A. N. Other T Saunders, Ben Jones, and T. Morgan; half-backs,' W. Mees aud J. Mees; forwards, W. G. Morgan (cap- Morgan, A. Lewis, D. Harris, T. Price, Joe mlliama, and George Jones. St. Andrew's Second v. Tiffs Well Seoond-To ^-off at 316 Sharp. St. AndreW*8teaiu .Back, T. Edwards; three-quartw Ty' WinfieW (captain), J Chant, and W. Patten; half-baoks, J. Davey and T. Thomas forwards, J. J. Gorman, L. Morsan. W Jones. A Reynolds, D. Jones, G. Greenølade, D. Spavin A. Stone, and C. Hampton; reserve, G Thomas Referee. Mr, D. Griffiths, S.A.F.C. Break will ieavi the Flora Hotel at 2.30 sharp. Biyrmawr A v. Victoria —To be plaved at Brvn ma,[f Brynmawr team .-Back, J ft. Jooee; i.h/ee quarter backs, E Roberts, W. Harris, H. R. Lewis and J. Price; half-baoks, M Trew and E o. Prout, forwards, R. Hughes, J. Rosser, T. Williams n Davies, A. Withers, J. Withers, D. Willlains and J Bridgwater Treherbert A v Aberavon A.-To be played at Tre- herbert. Treherbert A team :—Back, David Rees- ^ee;q"*rter backs, Ben Griffiths, Alfred Hitehings. Darcd Collins, and Sees Davies; haif-backs, R. M. Rees (captain) and John Lewis; forwards, J. Gibbv Tom Harris. E. Barnett, W Pole. Rlchai-d Argust W Morgan. Phil Davies, and J. Martin Ptenylan v. Aber.-To be played at Aber.— Penvlat team :-Back, W. Morris; three-quarter bacis, T John, A. Gould, T. W. Jacobs (captain), and J T Dav^: half-backs, L. W. Sutton and D. W Thomas ■ w^a^ W. B. Francis, E. George, H. S Qippock Lror: "■ T 0 0 ASSOCIATION. PENARTH V. ABERDARE. To be played at Penarth. Penarth team:—Goal O. Brothers; backs, U. A. S. Duncan and J Fits Gibbon; half-backs, J. A. W. Kaiser, J. F. Jenning A. D. Nein; forwards, A. Robertson R FitzGibbon, S. Goss, A. D. Purnell, asd c A Stranaghan EBBW VALE V. ROGERSTONE. This rnatch will be played at HiU Top Field, Ebbw Vale; kick-off at three p.m. Ebbw Vale team:- Goal, H. Withers; backs, Brooch and M'Intyre; half- backs, A A. Hollingsworth (captain), G. Hotchkisa and Baker; forwards, Haixv Langiey, E. Bee& Jack lAngley, J. Carlisle, and T. Bowker. Penarth Reserves v. Oowbridge School. To h played at Oowbridge. Penarth Reserves: —Goal, y. V. Brice; backs, J. L. Selfe and S. E. Harris; half backs, R. L. Ferrier (captain), O. Court, and T Williams; forwards, T. Edwards, E. George, T. Jonea H D. Wilkins, and T. Clun. V. CARDIFF.—Saturday, October 17th. 1896. Kick-off 3.30. Gates open. 2.15 p.m. Seats may be booked inside ropes at Is. each, not including admission to field.—Apply Uhae. S. Arthur, 8, QueeiJ street, CWdiff. 48018 Funeral of a Footballer. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Walter Davies, the popular half-back of the Barry Rugby football Club, took place on Thursday so XHrthyr Dovan Cemetery, the funeral beinf largely attended, >vors6 present includuic several members of the Barry Rugby Footbal Club, by whom a handsome floral wreath was placed upon the ooffin as a token of regard and ecnow.

The Rev. G. HartweJl JonM has been lee turing before "Cymdeithas Cymry Caer' (Chester), on "Some Welsh Place-names.' Colonel Evans-Lloyd, who presided, gave som early-day reminiscences, and stated that ii pre-railway times it took him 22 hours v get from Chester to London at a cost of £ 10s. The Rev. Thomas Gee's testimonial is cai to be hanging fire, and an extension of tt time during which contributions may be set in has been granted, and to be acoompanw ty a more active canvass.

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