The Cambrian

jEocal Intelligence. Mr. Charles Gelderd, son of Mr. Charles Gelderd, of the Mumbles, has passed his final exan1Ínatiun for thE) diploma of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (with honours). ANOTHER EXAMPLE FOR SWANSEA.—The Nea.th Town Council decided, at an adjourned meeting oil Tuesday, to expend thH sum of £ 10,0u0 in the construction of new gasworks at Mil lands. The engineering part of the under- taking was given by tender to Willey and F"rll, of Exeter, for £4,41)0. Mr. John Thomas, of Neath, ob,ained the contract for masonry and excavating for £4,090. The council decided to give Mr. Ellerv, the gas manager, B200 for superintending the erection of the works; a proceeding which led to notice of motion by Mr. P. Charles lor defining the duties of the gasworks manager, in order to show whether his whole time was or was nat the pio- perty of the corporation. Mr. Charles also gave notice that he should move that copies of the whole of the minutes d the council from time to time be printed and circulated among the ratepayers. SALE OF THE CWHAVON WORKS.—The Times of Wednes- day says —The extensive establishment of the Governor and Company of Copper Miners in England; better known as the CwmavoD Iron Works, has been disposed of by Mr. .J ohn Young, the liquidator, with the sanction of the Yice-Char.cellor, to Mr. James Shaw, of 150, Leadenhall- sireet, ex-Sheriff of London. This l'ollJ[>any, which was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1091, went into liquida- tion in July Jast, having succumbed to \the storm which wrecked so many other concerns engaged in the iron trade. The woiks are situated at Cwmavon, Glamorganshire, and have been sold as a going concern, consisting of five blaat furnaces, extensive iron rolling mills, tin-plate works producing 2,500 boxes of tin plates per week, engi- neering works, foundries and fitting shops, and the largest copper sm lting works in the world. The mining and colliery propeity extends to 4,000 acres, with aoout 1,100 houses, inns, schools, churches, and chapels, aud there are no less than GO miles of raiiway in connexion with the works. The whole population live jn the property, and number about 8,000 souls, the whole of whom are de- pendent on the works for their support. Mr. Shaw and i hose who have joined him in this purchase intend to subdivide this huge concern, which has grown up duiiog nesrly two centuries, rtud which has cost mOle than a million of money, into two or three separate establish- ments. GREENHILL WESLEYAN SCHOOLROOM.An entertain- ment in connexion with the Greenhill Wesleyan "Band of Hope," t'ok p1aee in the above SChO[)1rOOIII, on Wed- nesday evening last. The room was well filied, and a good but rather lengthy programme, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, &c., was gone through. The chair was taken by Mr. William Mill, and the following persons kinnly gave their services :— Vocalists—Miss Foy, Miss E. Page, 'Miss Alice Jones, Miss Matty, Mr. Wni. Roberts (Gwdym Lon), Mr. Jno. Williams (the new male soprano), and Master William P. Da vies. Instrumentalists—Mr. Hitchins (Harp), Mr Rice (Violin), Mr. Charles Mill (Flute), and Mr. Win. J. Ridd (Harmonium ) Recitations were rendered by Miss A. C. Cornock, ills) A Meredith, Mr. W. J. Blissett, and Master Edw. Bath. The entertainment concluded with a domestic dialogue, entitled Hannah's Triumph," specially written for the entertainment, but the short space of time did nut admit a rehears d, and therefore it was not rendered quite so smoothly as it might nave been. Under the circumstances, however, little fault could be fuund. The character of Betty Longtongue," the ser- vant, who was described in the progiamme as "A funny sort of being, and not over particular about what might be called telling tales out of school,' was given admir- ably. and created roars of laughter. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE LIQUOlt TRAFFIC. —The following protest, extracted from the Lancet, has been signed by the principal medical men of Swansea, in common with many more throughout the country :— L Medical Protest.—We, the undersigned, being members of the medical profession, beg to record our strong per- suasion that the facilities for obtaining spit iI,s, wines, stout, and ale in bottles, which are provided by the grocers' licenses, have a most injurious tend ncy. We believe women, servants, and children of respectable households, who could not, or would not, procure intoxi- cating drinks at public houses, are encouraged o purchase and use these liquors by the opportunity offered when visiting the grocers' shop for other purposes. Female domestic servants are often enabled to obtain bottles of spirit, wine, and beer, at a small cost on credit, or as 'commission' on the household bills. This trade is wholly removed fiom police supervision, an is a direct incentive to secret drinking,' a practice more injurious to the hea th and moral and social propriety of the com- munity than the ordinary trade in intoxicating liquors as carried on by the licensed victuallers. We protest against the continuance of this license on grounds moral and medical, and we urge its consideration by a select com- mi'tee of the Hou,e of Peers now investigating the sub- ject of intemperance and the measures expedient to reduce the evils of excess. The abolition of this special license we hold to be the first, and perhaps the most practical steps within the province of the legislature." The Editor of the Lancet, in a rtcent issue of that paper, whilst calling attention to the protest, says, <; We have to re- quest that our medical readers will sign the protest, cut it out, and return by an early post. The papers so placed at our disposal will be submitted to the comUlittee in due course." BROTHER E. J. MORRIS, J.G. DEACON.—Brother E. J. Morris, who was. by tLe gracious pleasure of H.R.H. the Pricce of Wales, the Grand Ma-iter, invested ;->s Junior Deacon at the Grand Lodge held on Wed lies lay, the 25th ultimo, is the late D.P.G.M. of the Eastern Division (•? South Wales. Before his appointment as D.P.G.M. he had made hi,11,s",]f a name as a skilful Craftsman, and an indefatigable worker since his appointment to that office he ha3 so tllOroughly identified himself with Free- masonry in South Wales as to be in every way the most eminent brother ill the district. Widely known and recognised ,1S his invaluable serviees to Freemasonry are, he justly prides himself upon the influence for good he had exercised in South Wales upon the fortunes of the Charities of the Order. He initiated thp system of Steward representation, and was the first Steward sent up from South Wales. When he took this good work in hand, the Sister provinces held a very low rank as con- tributors to our noble Charities. By his influence his unwearying industry, and disinterested effort, the Eastern Division has raised itself to a foremost place amongst contributors, while the Western has begun, with some succcss, to tread ia the footsteps of her sister province. He has in succession ntledthe office of Steward to the Boys' and Girls' Schools, and finished by handing in a list of contributions to the Aged Freemasons of S325 from the Eastern Division alone. He was initiated in the Indefatigable Lodge, :No. 2:37, S.vanserl, in which he served as Secretary, Junior and Senior Warden, and of which he was elected W.M. in 1860, and again in 1864. As W.M. of the Indefatigable, he introduced into South Wales the systrm of section working, and during his second Mastership held Lodges of Instruction, at one of the h.st of whicn, he} assisted hy his officers, worked the fifteen in one night. When in the chair, he was very careful in training his officers, all of whom he ldt fit to perform any duty that they might be called upon to undertake. He was the founder and first W.M. of the Talhot Lodge, Xo. 1323, Swansea is an hon. member of the Cambrian, Afan, Caradoc, and Merlin Lodges in the Eastern Division, and of the St. Peter's in the Western Division. He was appointed Grand Deacon of the Province in 1859, hy the thpn Provo G.M. Colonel Charles Kemys Tynte, and when the late Brother Talbot was appointed Pro. G M., Brother Morris, for his well-known skill and ability, was selected to fill the post of D.P.G.M., which ho held for eleven years, when he resigned. At the request of Brother Talbot he continued to discharge the duties of the office during his (Brother Talbot's) ill- ness, and thus it was that he held the- office at Brother Talbot's death. He is an honorary member of the St. David's, Merlin, and St. Elliw Chapters. He is the oldest Mark Master Mason in South Wales, and is the first W.M. of the Talbot Lodge of M.M.M.'s; he is founder of that Lodge is aP.E.C. of the Palestine Encampment of Knigl ts' Templar, Swansea, and a member of the Rose Croix and 30th degree. When it became known that Brother Morris had been appointed a Grand Deacon, several of thp most distinguished Masons of South Wales resolved to accompany him, to he present at his inves- titure, as a mark of respect to him. After Grand Lodge, the occasion was thought a fitting one to invite him to dice with them. A dozen or more Past Grand Wardens a.nd Past Grand Chaplains requested Brother Price, W.M., of the Merlin Lodge, No. 1578, to act as caterer, and on Thursday evening Brother Morris, with .mother illustrious brother, was the honoured guest at a choice banquet, prepared by Messrs. Spiers and I ond. Brother Charles Bath, J.P., Provincial Senior Grand Warden of the South Wales Eastern Division, in the chair, faced by Brother the Rev. J. Marsden, W.M. of St. Peter's, No. 476, P. prov. Grand Chaplain of the Western Division, both divisions being well and worthily represented. The spontaniety of this invitation, and the high Masonic rank of those who attended, was a firting tribute to Brother Morris's many excellent qualities and real geniality of temperament, and a proper pendant to the high honour just bestowed upon him bv H.R.H. the Grand Master.—Ihe Freemasons' Chronicle. CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION.—B. Wooding, son of Mr. D. L. Wooding, Beulah, passed the last exami- nation. He was educated by Mr. W. Samuel, B.A., Cantab., of the Collegiate School, Pontardawe. SWANSEA HOSPITAL.—The secretary of the Swansea Hospital begs leave, with best thanks, to acknowledge the recipt of 1:4 8s. 3d. as a donation from are Swansea Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, being one-third of fines imposed. WHIT MONDAY SPORTS. —Lovers of old English manly games are not a little indebted to the spirited efforts of the Swansea Cricket Club to place within their reach year by year a day's enjoyment. This year is no exception to the rule, for on Monday next a capital programme of competitions will be gone through on the grounds at St. Helen's, and the proceÐdings. will be enlivened by the strains of a s, lendid band. DEATH FROM BURNS.—On the 10th inst. Mr. Edward Shriek, the district coroner, held an inquiry at the Royal Oak, public-house, Vivian's Town, touching the death of Martha Jane Morris, a girl of 7 years, who had died from injuries received on the 7th inst. It appears that while the child went near the fire to warm herself, her clothes accidentally took fire, which was not ex- tinguished until she had been severely burnt. A verdict of accidental death was returned. The honorary secretary of the Swansea and South Wales Institution for the Blind has the pleasure to acknowledge with best thanks the receipt of £4 8s. 3d., being moiety of fines at Borough Police Court, per Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Swansea branch. The honorary secretary bf the Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb also begs to acknowledge, with best shanks, the receipt of £4 8s. 3d., from the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, being moiety of tines at Borough Police Court. HOUSE PROPERTY.—Notwithstanding the temporary depression in trade, the house property in respectable neighbourhoods and within easy access of the town proper, maintains its value. Yesterday afternoon Messrs Glover and Son submitted for sale by auction at the Cameron Arms Hotel the house and premises situate No. 16, Russell-street. The auctioneer expatiated in glowing terms upon the value of the property in a residential point of view, which undoubtedly had its effect. The first offer was £280, and the bidding progressed with some consider- able spirit up to £400, at which figure it was knocked down. There are about 88 years unexpired lease, the ground rent being £2 14s. per annum and the rent about £25 per annum. SWANSEA PUBLIC LIBRARIES.—The committee begs to j acknowledge the receipt of the following donations:- Reference Library.—From Mr. J. Deffett Francis, Swansea, 3UJ vols, and 91 pamphlets. Leading Library. —Cobden Club, 3 pamphlets New South Wales Com- missioners, 1 vol. and 4 pamphlets Mr. R. Rice Davies, 3 vols. Mr. Barnett, Heathfield-street, 2 vols. Mr. L. Tulloch, 8 vols. Rev. E. Higginson, 3 vols, and 4 parcels of unbound books; Mr. J. Tyrell, 1 vol.; Mr. Emery, South iVales Daily News, \\6L Judge Falconer, Usk, 3 vols. Mr. Huxham, 2 vols. The following sums have also been received from the uudrmentioned gentle- men towards the purchase cf books :—Mr. T. Cory, Sketiy, £20; Mr. J. Jones Jenkins, the Grange. £:20; Mr. C. Bath £20; Mr. Graham Vivian, Clyne Castle, £10. Mr. T. Cory has also generously promised to defray the cost of the fittings required for the storage of Mr. J. Denett Francis's library. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, FABIANS BAY.—On Thurs- day evening, May 10th, the members of the above church had a social meeting to wdcome their minister and his wife home from their wedding tour. The tables were tastefulb. decorated with very choice flowers, and around the interior long chains of evergreens (left since the morning of the wedding) were stretched. A large number of friends sat down to tea. and seemed to enjoy the spread. Tea over, several addresses were delivered, etlogising Mr. and Mrs. Owen in the highest terms. To show their respect and appreciation in a palpable way, the Sunday School teachers presentcll Mrs. Owen wÍèh a handsome Musical Album, and the Church presented her with a very beautiful Bible. The church also presented their minister -vith a great many volumes of expensive standard books. We understand that the church is in a pros- perous condition—pastor and people being thoroughly umted In the gooll work MORKISTON.—On Thursday night, the 10th inst., the Rev. E. H. Evans, Caernarvon, delivered an eloquent lecture on Oliver Cromwell," in the New Libanus Chapel. There was present a large and appreciative audience. The chair was taken by R. Hughes, Esq., J.P., Ynystawe, whc introduced the lecturer in a concise speech. The rev. lecturer spoke for two full hours, frequently interrupted by the cheers of the congregation. He clearly vindicated Cromwell's character from the aspersions of inimical historians without justifying his errors. He was the best of rulers, yet not infallible. He showed us the cost of our liberty, and in fiery eloquence impressed us to keep it dear and pure. The well-known power of lecturer's speech anù versatility of his ora- tory, kept the interest of the audience unflagging, Votes of thanks were accorded unanimously to the lecturer and chairman the latter being eulogised for his constant patronage of all good institutions. INQUESTS. — On Monday Mr. Edward Strick, the district coroner, held an inquest at the Grey Gardens, Poppett HilJ, on the body of a child four weeks old; named Alfred Rosser. The medical evidence was to the effect that the child had died whilst in convulsions, and a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. On the 11th inst., an inquest was held at the Clarence Inn, Clarance-street, cn the body of Rosa Baker, ten weeks old, the child of John Baker, bookbinder. Death had been the result of natural causes, and the jury registered a verdict to that effect. On the 10th inst., a Coroner's jury sitting at the Bird-in-Hand, public-house, found a verdict of death from natural causes in the case of a child named Edward Thomas Llewelyn. On the 11th inst., Mr. Edward Strick held an inquiry at the Dillwyn's Arms, public-house, Llangyfelach, touching the death of an old man, of 70 years, who had been employed at the works as an annealer. The medical evidence showed that the deceased had died from the effects of cancer of the lip, and a verdict was recorded of death from natural causes. MISS DUNANT'S BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thurs- day night an entertainment was given at the Ragged School, Back-street, for the benefit of Miss Dunant, a really able reciter in connection with the temperance body. During the evening a dialogue was rendered by a party known as "The Swansea Dialogue Company." The dialogue, it may be said, however, was sin'ply a; repetition (with some slight alterations) of one which was specially written and arranged for an entertainment which was given in the Greenhill Wesleyan schoolroom for the benefit of the Band of Hope," held at that place on the Wednesday evening previous. It was an original dialogue which had never before been rendered, and was written by a person connected with the Greenhill "Band of Hope," especially for their own entertainment. Cor.-—[We are informed that the dialogue in question was repeated by the "Swansea Dialogue Company" without the permission or knowledge of the author—a proceeding to which exception may be justly taken, and in reference to which we have cceived a "tart" letter, for which, however, we cannot possibly find room.] SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE BKANCH OF THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.—The Spring meeting of the above branch was hpld by permission of the com- mittee at the Swansea Hospital, on Monday last. The president, Jr. Andrew Davies, and about 20 othûr mem- bers attended and papers and communications contri- buted by Messrs. J. W. Walters, Fishguard J. G. Hall and Padley, Swansea and Russell, Neath, were dis- cussed. A form of Petition to the House of Commons in favour of the bill introduced by Dr. Cameron, to facilitate the control and cure of Habitual Drunkards," was appproved and signed by almost every member of the association present. In the evening the members dined together at the Mackworth Hotel. Among the visitors to the meeting and dinner was Dr. C. J. B. Williams, F R.S., of London, and, as a very distinguished member of the profession and one who has contributed materially to the progress of medical science, in connexion esjiecially with diseases of the chest, his presence was heartily welcomed and added to the interest of a meeting which, though not large, was a profitable and pleasant one. Dr. Williams is, we understand, on a visit to his SOI1-1r:-1a-,v, the Vicar of Swansea. The next, and annual meeting of the branch, will be held at Brecon, on the 11th of July, when Dr. Talfourd Jones, the President elect, will enter on his year of office. THE MAYOR AND THE FORESTERS. — On Monday evening last there was a special meeting of the members of Court Douglas, No. 2,784, A.O.F., at the Wyndham Arms, College-street, the occasion being the initiation of Mr. John Ivor Evans, mayor, as an honorary member, and the presentation to him of an Emblem of the Order. The initiation was of course conducted in closed court, and at the close the doors were thrown open, and non- members in large numbers attended by invitation. Mr. R. D. Burnie presided, and Mr. Davies, S.C.R., occupied the vice-chair. After an address by the chairman, Mr. A- C. Wright, Chief Ranger, was called upon to make the presentation. In doing so, he referred to the many good qualities of the mayor, and the interest which he took in friendly societies. He then presented the em- blem, beneath which was a portrait of the mayor in his robes of office, taken by Mr. Andrews, and framed by Mr. S. T. Johnstone, Oxford-street. Mr. Evans ex- pressed the gratification which it afforded him to be the recipient of an emblem of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and returned his sincere thanks for the honour which the court had shown him. Upon the emblem was en- graved the following words :—" Presented to Brother John Ivor Evans during his term of office as mayor of the borough of Swansea, and on his beiug initiated a member of Court Douglas No. 2,784." The toast list was then honoured in the usual way, and the remainder of the evening spent convivially. MELANCHOLY END OF A SWANSEA DRAPER'S ASSISTANT. —The discovery, last week, at Wimbledon, ot the dead body of a young man, led to investigations which have unravelled a very painful story. On the moruing of the 8th inst. the body of a well-dressed young man was found at Wimbledon by an officer of the V division. There was nothing by which the remains could be identified, except the words" makers, Swansea," on the coat-strap, the name or names of the makers being worn away. The body was photographed, and the photograph was forwarded by the Metropolitan Police to the police authorities at Swansea, with the view of identification. Inquiries were instituted, and it was discovered that the body was that of John Lewis Jones, a draper's assistant, who was for- merly in the employ of Mr. Lewis, outfitter, High-street, Swansea. He had been in London for the past two months in search of employment, but had failed to find any. That he was destitute may be inferred from the fact that when the body was found there was no money what- ever upon it. An uncle of the deceased is Mr. Jones, of the Crystal Palace public-house, Oxford-street, Swansea, who left for London on Tuesday, immediately on hearing of the sad event. Deceased had not long been married, and his wife, who lived at Ystalyfera, Swansea Vale, at the time of her marrigge, has not long been confined, and is residing at Pontardulais. The deceased is a son of Mr. Jones, registrar of births and deaths, Carmarthen, and much sympathy is of course felt with the friends of the unfortunate deceased. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—On Sunday last the Rev. D. Wilson, D.D., of Limerick, preached the anniversary sermons at the above church to large con- gregations. On Monday evening a social tea meeting was held in the schoolroom, followed by a public meeting in the church, whereat the leading members of the con- gregation made speeches pertinent to the affairs and works of the church. WHIT-MONDAY EXCURSIONS.—We have much pleasure in calling attention to the excellently convenient provi- sion made by Mr. J. W. Pockett for the Whitsuntide holidays, full details of which are given in another column. Steamers will run to Ilfracombe and Clovelly, and the excursion tickets, at very cheap rates, enable the excursionist to spend a day or two at any of the chief towns in Devonshire. TRIAL OF HUNTERS AT SWANSEA.—We understand that the next annual show of the West Glamorgan Agricultural Association will possess a new feature of much interest in that the hunters will 1Je properly put through their paces and leaps. The difficulty which has hitherto stood in the way of trying the animals has been the want of a suitable field near the town, but this year Mr. Harvey, of Eownhill will place such a field at the disposal of the society, which will enable them to have a public trial of the horses the day prior to the show. LECTURE ON ANIMAL LXFH.—An advertisement in to- day's issue calls attention to the annual meeting of the Swansea Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which will be held at the Music Hall, on Tuesday evening next. The gathering promises to be a most attractive one. A lecture on the Bright and Dark Sides of Animal Life" will be delivered by Vernon S. Morwood, Esq. H. P. Andrews, Esq., will-attend as a deputation from the pirent society; the rector of Neath (now Archdeacon Griffiths) and other gentlemen will address the meeting. The chair will be taken by the Mayor at 8 p.m. CRICKET IN SOUTH WALES.—The committee of the South Wales Cricket Club, desiring to bring to the fore the talent for cricket existing within their district, organised a match, which was played on the ground of the Swansea Cricket Club. at St. Helen's, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The two elevens, composed of cricketers who have not played in London since 1876, were captained by Mr. C. C. Chambers and Mr. Moore respectively. The scores registered were, Mr. Chambers's elevpn-first innings, 78; second innings, 56; Mr. Moore's eleven— first innings, 47 second innings, 88. DISTRESSING SUICIDE AT CROSS INN.—Early on Tues- day morning, the body of the wife of Mr. D. Hughes, Post-office, Cross Inn, was found in a field near the vil- lage. Life was extinct, and there was a terrible gash in the neck. Lying near the body was a razor, with which, there can be no doubt, the unhappy woman destroyed herself. The deceased has for some time past been subject to fits of melancholy, and it is supposed that she com- mitted the sad act whilst in this condition. The event has cast quite a. gloom over the whole neighbourhood, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes being highly respected by every one who knew them. The deepest sympathyjis felt for the deceased's husband. A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.—Wm. John Evan', a young man about 18 years of age, residing at Vincent- street, has met with his death under somewhat painful circumstances. It appears that sometime in April de- ceased was in company with snme companions, one of them a man named Powell. Deceased struck P> well; they fought, and fell to the ground and struggled there. Deceased was hurt; but he got about as usual for about a fortnight, and then took to his bed, and eventually ditd of lock-jaw. It is supposed that Powell or someone else kicked him and injured his spine, and that the injury was the cause of death. An inquest will be held to-day. Deceased was the son of Mr. Evans, of the Pantygwydr Inn. SUPPOSED SUICIDE.—The body of n. woman'named Caroline Baker, the wife of a labourer, living at Welcome- street, Morriston, was yesterday found in the canal at Landore, by a man employed on a small steamboat used for towing. On being brought t.) shore it was found that the body had been injured on the head, but probybly these were caused by the steamboat. Deceased was known to have acted strangely of late, and it is supposed that she committed suicide in consequence of extreme poverty. An inquest was held last evening and a verdict to that effect returned. JUVENILE CHORISTERS' CONCERT.—Last evening the juvenile choristers in connection with Christ Church gave a concert of vocal and instrumental music at the Agri- cultural Hall, in aid of the funds of the St. Helen's Sunday School. There was a fairly good attendance. The conductor was Mr. W. James, and the accompanist was Miss. Whiteley. The following is the programme :— Parti.—Overture, band duet and chorus, "Glory to God," Miss Griffiths, Mr. T. Cornelius, and Choristers song, When the Silver tints the Gold," Miss Watkins song, Mrs Reynolds duet, pianoforte and violin, Miss Campbell and Mr. J. Atkinson song, Miss Parry song, Mr. Ben Davies quarterette and chorus, "Praise the Lord," Miss Griffiths, Me-srs. T. Cornelius, B. Davies, L. Rees, and Choristers. Part IT.—Quartette and chorus, Now Pray we for our Country," Miss Griffiths, Messrs. E. Rendaill, L. Rees, B. Davies, and Choristers piano- forte duet, Misses Campbell and Herne song, Mr. Griffiths; song, Miss Watkins; song, Miss Griffiths pianoforte solo, Miss Rees soi;g, Mr. Rees trio, duet and chorus, "See the Conquering Hero Comes," Concert Party finale, God Save the Queen." THE BISHWELL COLLIERIES, GOWER ROAD.—Applica- tion was made to the Swansea. Bench on Tuesday for summonses under the Employers and Workmen's Acts against the Bishwell Colliery Company (Limited) in respect of wages alleged to be due to the employes of the company. It was admitted that there was a doubt as to whether the borough magistrates had jurisdiction in the matter, as the company's work;, and offices are situate at Gower-road and out of the borough, but it was stated that the company harl an agent or manager, who had offices at Swansea, who kept the company's books of ac- count, and remitted the pay to the manager of the works. As a reason for the urgency of the application, it was stated that the company was about being wound up, and that 250 colliers had not been paid for the last three weeks. Their worships granted the summonses, which were made returnable on Thursday. Yesterday morning the summonses were withdrawn by permission of the bench, it being understood that since the issue of the summonses the whole of the 230 men employed by the company had received 15in the £ on account of their respective claims. The men were represented by Mr. C. H. Glascodine.

ME. JOHN BRIGHT, M.P., ON THE COUNTY FRANCHISE. On Wednesday morning, at twelve o'clock, Mr. John Bright, M.P., took the chair at Exeter Hall, at a con- ference of the delegates of the National Labourers'Union, held in support of Mr. Trevelyan's motion to extend the borough franchise to the counties. The hall was crowded Mr. Bright said that in his memory many remarkable meetings had been held within those walls, but he doubted if there had ever been any so remarkable as the present. The actual number of agricultural labourers present he was told was 1200. That showed an interest in political matters in that class which had no parallel. He owed an explanation why he was in that honourable position as chairman. In past years he had taken a grcat interest in the movmentfor extending household suffrage in boroughs. They would recollect that from a period not long after 1846 it was his duty to frequently speak in favour of the extension of the franchise. And after prolong8d agita- tion, after some attempts which failed in Parliament, after discussion and argument which could not be an- swered, the political party which held that such exten- sion would ruin the Constitution capitulated, and granted it (hear, hear). But when it was extended in the boroughs they all felt the matter was not ended. Therefore, having taken so strong an interest in the first movement, he felt himself in some sense bound to take part in the present. They were there to complain not that the boroughs had too much share, but the counties too little. In 1832 a Reform Bill extended the franchise to the jSlO household- ers in boroughs, but made hardly any extension to the counties. Till then it was exclusively landowners. It was then extended to £50 occupiers. In 1867 the county franchise was brought down to a £12 rating franchise, or JE16 rental, though in some places it meant higher. The inhabitants of the boroughs were about 13,000,00' of the counties 18,000,000; bu'; in the boroughs it was a real representation, as the voting was distributed among all the real householders. In the counties it was not so it was so restricted that the great bulk of the population were excluded, and were as much unrepresented as ever. In the counties there were 3,000,000 of people who lived in towns up to 18,000 or even 20,000 population. He understood these towns had no real representation except in the boroughs, and all were excluded who were not rated at £12. It was -to change this that this conference was assembled, and he thought they were entitled to the sympathy of the coun- try. Comparing what happened between 1832 and 1873, and between 1790 and 1832, he thought every man who asked for the franchise was fully justified in the pre- sent agitation. In the first period, from 1790 to 1832, they would know that the condition of war lasted almost all the time, and with it constant growth of taxes and debt, and continual limitations of the freedom of the person and the press, and horrible barbarity in punishment; distress throughout the kingdom, and at- tempts at insurrection—the worst period of the dark ages" in the modern history of England. In 1832 a con- siderable part of the population entered the open portal of the Constitution. Then there followed the Municipal Acts, which gave freedom to the corporations then came the abolition of slavery then free abolition of the corn laws, and the sweeping away of the obstacles to trade in that monstrous tariff. There was the penny post, and the repeal of the newspaper stamp and the taxes upon paper, so that every labourer might now have for the price of a quart of beer every day of the week a paper that would give him as much advantage in instruction as the richest in his castle. Then they had a great measure of education which laid open all things to the people. And recently they had the ballot and the fran- chise extended in the boroughs, and in Ireland extensive changes in the Established Church, and in the tenure of land. (Hear, hear.) During this latter period there had been a continued growing of light until they approached something like political day. It was the freedom of the boroughs which was the lever which did this. County re- presentation was made much more inoperative and less liberal in consequence of the peculiar character of the land tenure in England. He had been charged by the present Foreign Minister with making extravagant state- ments. Out of 52,000,000 acres of land in Great Britain 40,000,000 acres, or four-fifths, were in the hands of about 12,000 people. This was from their own return—the present Government-a return enormously in their favour. They would see how inevitable it was that the political power in the counties should be in the hands of their landowners, and these landowners in the hands of the leading men of this class. In the counties only some great lord's son. or some person whom a dozen landowners fixed their eyes on, could get into the House and when in the|House he must follow his party. He would not say that nothing useful came from the counties but in trade, education, and all important matters the results were very much less than from the repre- sentatives of the boroughs. The 280 members of Parlia- ment who came from the counties were a standing and immovable obstacle against the alteration of the tenure of land, the game laws, &c. (Hear, hear). The adminis- tration of justice in the counties was in the hands of the landowners, and though of course many of them were honourable men, there would be more satisfaction in the lower classes if the administration of justice were altered The Burials Bill affected great numbers of rural parishes, who had no representation in the House. This Bill, so just and righteous that it was surprising any minister could object to it, was opposed by a solid phalanx. Having contrasted the way in which local government was con- ducted in counties with the mode adopted in towns, the right hon. gentleman proceeded—If you look at the con- dition of our constituencies under the first Reform Bill, and with the £10 householders. I know, from having had a great deal to do with elections, that there were always a number of persons in the constituencies who were very bad to manage, because you could not get at their intelligence or reason or their sense of honour or patriotism you could only get at them sometimes by cajolery and there will be no doubt a difficulty if the extension of the franchise centre which we seek takes place. But that is a thing which is inseparable from popular representation, and we must accept it with its drawbacks from the general good which we hope for. (Hear. hear). We must place our confidence in the growing education and intel- ligence of the people, and in the disposition to be influenced in things which they don't understand by persons in whose intelligence and probity they have some sort of confidence (cheers.) And, therefore, I believe there is no possibility of dealing with the question of the county franchise except upon the sure basis that it has been dealt with in the boroughs. Except that I might be thought to be a little satirical, it would be possible" to say to those who oppose us in both Houses of Parliament, Surely, the agricultural labourer has had special advan- tages ?, It is true, he has precarious employment and much exposure to the elements, and he has had a lower rate of ages than has been enjoyed by the average of labourers in other occupations, but he has had fresh air and sunshine which God gave him, and not his employer (laughter) he has had, we are told, the special advantage of a rich man, a lord or a squire, living in his parish or his district, with the example that has thus been set him (laughter); he has had also the advantage of an instructive and pious minister of the Church (Oh, oh, and laughter.) Far be it from me to say that many squires and lords do net set a good example. Far be it from me to insinuate that the great majority of the clergy are not instructive, pious, and honest in the performance of their duty; but if the agricultural labourer has had so many of these special advantages, I hope the lords, the squires, and the clergy will not ask me to believe that he is not now fit for the exercise of the franchise (laughter and cheers). We have a great advantage in this discussion. The question is all but universally conceded. Even in the House of Commons there are a great many men on the present Government side who will admit freely enough, and many of them have admitted in their speeches, that it is only a question of time, and not of a remote time but they have their fears, and there are fears on both sides. They have their fears that if they continue to resist they will be borne down by the tide of opinion, which is everywhere rising.' On the ocher hand, we have one grand disadvan- tage. You know how the Bill of 18G7 was passed, and why it was then passed (hear, hear). It was passed be- cause in Glasgow, in Birmingham, in London, and in other large to'.vns there were asseUJblied of 50,lOO, 100,000 and. I believe, in one case—that of Birmingham—proba- bly 200,000; for the whole population, headed by the mayor, walked in a procession which was conducted by the chief of the police, the whole Corporation, with scarcely an exception, following. The whole town of Birmingham with its whole population found itself at a great political meeting, and peti i med Parliament for the extension of the franchise vcheers). We cannot have in the counties great meetings of this kind, nor are they so necessary as they were ten years ago. You live in villages separated from each other; you cannot call together 50,000 to protest and to petition, but I think you have the right to call upon your brethren in the boroughs to help you here (cheers). Working men in the great towns in the United Kingdom or in Great Britain, at least, have received a large and complete extension of the franchise, and I think they may be fairly called upon, enjoying their rights and freedom, to step forward and to say that they should like the same freedom given to you (cheers). De- pend upon it that this Parliament, although very adverse to many notions whieh you hold and which I hold, that this very Parliament and the same Government which brought in the Bill to which I have referred, if there were to be demonstrations of that character, would not find itself unable to pass a measure which would be just as complete and just as acceptable to you in the counties. (Cheers.) At present I believe there are 190 members of the House of Commons who have either voted or paired in favour of extension of household franchise to the counties. (Cheers.) I know that some men of influence in the House of Commons who have not hitherto supported it will be prepared to support it in the coming discussion and debate. I believe that every year—and the years will not be many, I hope and believe, before this measure passes-there will be more complete adhesion on the part of the Liberal party to the measure, so just and so necessary to complete the great scheme of representation to which reformers in this country have for half a century and more been looking forward. I believe the question which you are assembled to discuss is every day making progress everywhere. I believe that it shows its great and final triumph; I believe that the meeting of this conference to-day—the first of its kind ever Sien before in this country —is not a meeting drawn hurriedly out of the streets, not a meeting assembled to ask for impossible things, not a meeting intended to initi- ate a reign of violence and disorder—it is a of thoughtful men (hear, hear). I allurlc t > the agricultural labourers entirely for the moment, to the 1000 or 1 00 of them from, I suppose, half or three-quarter< of the cenrres of England; sent up, not at the expense of a^iy central committee, but seut up by their own neigh- bours and by their own villages (cheers.) It shows an amount of interest in the question and an amount of knowledge which certainly a few years ago one would scarcely expect to have witnessed. But to them are added some hundreds who come as delegates from various Liberal Associations and political associations in the various towns. (Hear.) Why, there is the very question, the very partnership which I am pleading for. (Cheers.) If the whole of the agricultural labourers of the population of those 100 towns, containing 1.0,000 inhabi- tants, with a JE16 rental—if all the rest of the middle classes in the whole of the counties—unite, you will make a phalanx, you will make an army advancing to this great conquest, an army which I am perfectly certain has only to continue its steady progress, and its early triumph is assured. My last word is to say that I hope your suc- cess may be early and complete. I believe that nothing has been done hitherto, and probably nothing wiil be done, until that success is accomplished. I can conceive j nothing of greater moment as more calculated to give grea er pleasure to every free Englishman than the sight of the magnificent conference which I see before me. (Loud cheers). The lollowing resolutions were adopted :— That in the opinion of this conference it would be desirable to adopt a uniform Parliamentary franchise for borough and county constituences; this conference therfoie authorises the chairman to sign on its behalf a petition to the House of Commons in favour of Mr. Tre- velyan's resolution on that suLj "ct." That it would be desirable so to redistribute political power as to obtain a more complete representation of the opinion of the electoral bodj this conferenco therefore authorises the chairman to sign on its behalf a petition to the House of Commons in support of Mr. Trevelyan's resolution to that effect." A public meeting was held in the evening at St. James's- hall, London, in support of Mr. Trevelyans's motion. Mr. Joseph Cowen, M.P., presided.

MONEY MARKET.—THURSDAY. Half-past 11 o'clock. THE BANK RATE. The directors of the Bank of England met to-day as usual, but made no alteration in the rate of discount. The settlement is barely out of hand, ani this circum- stance, and the apprpach of the Whitsuntide holidays, cause general business to-be very quiet in the Stock Ex- change. So far the tendency of prices is unfavourable, mninly in the expectation that tbe political erisis in France will cause lower prices to come from Paris. Con- sols are 93|, and New and Reduced 92f.

Austria is reported to have 200,000 men stationed on the Dalmatian frontier. She inteads for the present to maintain absolute neutrality. It is stated that, owing to the agitation in the Island of Crete, the governor has applied for reinforcements from Constantinople. The news of the annexation of the transvaal Republic is unfavourably commented on by the Lisbon press, which considers it the commencement of a policy of territorial acquisition by Great Britain in Africa.. THE POPE. —A telegram from Rome says that the Pope's health again causes disquietude, and perhaps with more reason than previously. He had no special ailment and is in good spirits, but extremely and increasingly weak. He has again taken to being carried in a chair, which he i-oes not leave during an audience. The audiences con- tinue almost daily, and are a source of considerable un easiness to ti e Pope's medical attendants. An inquest was held at Oxford on Wednesday on the hndy of Mr. William Grainger, who was stabbed by his wife in the hip with a. <ias<ger, in January last. The wife was apprehended at the time and brought before the ma- gistrates, but was then discharged on account of the de- ceased rHluctantly giving evidence. The wound then appeared to be s'ight, hut aneurism subsequently formed, and deceased was admitted into the infirmary, and gradually beeame worse untrl Wednesday, when he died. The jurv returned a verdict of Wilful Murder. A Philadelphia despatch states that General Grant has sailed for Liverpool in the American linpr J ndiana. Ge- neral Grant was tendered the use of a national vessel by the President, to take himself and family abroad, but he declined. The President has requested the Secretary of the Navy to order all American ships of war, in all parts of the world, to show General Grant every honour General Grant will remain in England for several weeks, but he has not decided upon his subsequent movements, At the weekly meeting of the London School Board on Wednesday it was resolved to borrow a further sum not exceeding £90000, making up to the present time £2,491,590 to be borrowed in all from the Public Works Loan Commissioners. The superintendents of visitors were authorised to recommend the remission of fees in certain cases, and thereby retain the children in school until the matter shall have been brought before the divisional committees. The works committee were in- structed to secure a building for a truant school, capable of accommodating 50 boys, The Board adjourned till the 6th of J une.

Iii THE WAR IN THE EAST. REPORTED BOMBARDMENT OF A RUSSIAN TOWN.-FIGHTING AT KARS.-ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH FLEET AT PORT SAID. BUCHAREST, Wednesday.—There was an uninterrupted cannonade of two hours' duration yesterday between Totrokan and Oltenitza. At noon the Russian batteries of heavy artillery at Ibraila tried their range against the Turkish position at Matcuin, which their shells succeeded in reaching. The' Roumanian Chamber has voted an million francs for the maintenance of the army. The Grand Duke Nicholas, while here yesterday re- ceived visits from the Russian Diplomatic Agent, the principal Russian residents, and a number of the mem- bers of the Bulgarian colony residing in Roumanin. His Imperial Highness met with a very cordial reception from the people assembled before the Prince's palace to witness his arrival. BUCHAREST, Wednesday Evening. — In the recent artillery engagements between Widdin and Kalafat, the Roumanians lost 110 men killed and wounded. The Russians have constructed a battery of heavy guns at Ghiacit, in order to stop navigation in the arm of the Old Danube. Extensive movements of Russian troops are noticeab'e between Galatz and Ployesti. CONSTANTINOPLE, Tuesday Evening. — According to intelligence received here, the Turkish squadron hasbom- 1 arded the Russian fortified port of Soukoum Kale on the Black Sea. A body of Turkish troops landed, set the Ru sians at defiance, and remained masters of the position. The population of the neighbourhood are join- ing the Turks against the Russians. Adjutant General Tsemeka telegraphs as follows from Odessa yesterday Of the four ships' boats despatched from the steamer Constantine two arrived at Poti on the morning of the 12 instant. The other two succeeded in returning to the Constantine, which arrived safely at Sebastopol this morning (15th instant) without any loss in killed or wcunded. The steamer Argonant, which was ordered to cruise between Ontchakeff and Odessa, on arriving at the Sulina mouth of the Danude, met four Turkish ironclads, who gave her chase, but soon desisted from the pursuit. This morning the Argonant, returned to Ontchaff." CONSTANTINOPLE, Tuesday. -Accor(linz to intelligence received here, the Russians are massing large force in the neighbourhood at Kars. PORT SAID, Wednesday.—The British ironclad squadron from Cre'e, under Vice-Admiral Hornby, has arrived off the harbour this morning. It is not expected that any of the officers or men will land owing to the prevalance of small-pox hete. THE FRENCH MINISTERIAL CRISIS. PARIS, May 17.—The Official Journal of to-day, in announcing the resignation of the Cabinet, and Marshal MacMahon's acceptance of it, states that the Ministers will continue at the head of their respective departments pending the apt ointment of their successors. The Republican journals do not conceal their strong dissatisfaction on account of the Ministerial crisis, and express grave apprehensions as regards the future. The other papers recommend the pullic to judge matters patriotically, watched as France now is by Europe in arms.

ATTEMPTED WIFE POISONING AT HUNGERFORD.—A man named Fle'-dnsr, living in The Marshes, Hungerford, has been :\pvre1 ended on the charge of attempting to murder his wife by mixing salts of lemon with some rhubarb j on. The wife is a much younger person than the prisoner, and they have lived unhappily. Her suspi- cions weie aroused by prisoner pressing her to eat some jam. THE TYNEAVYDD COLLIERY ACCIDENT. — The fifth day's inquiry into the death of men who lost their lives by the recent inundation of the pit in the Rhondda Yallev, took place yesterday. Several wit- nesses were calied, and the jury after a consultation for three hours, returned the following verdict :—■ "We are of opurion that the death of the five miners arose from the culpable neglect of the manager in not complying with the rub-s, and we return a verdict of manslaughter against him but, at the same time, we a-e of opinion that the neglect arose from a mistake he made in expecting to meet with a f"ult before he came to the water." The manager, Mr. James Thomas, was then formally committed upon the coroner's warrant for trial at the Assize, but was admitted to bail upon his own recogn:zai ce< in £200.

S WANSEA HOSPITA L. An Abstract of the Resident Medical Officer's Report to the V. ;y Board, from May 10, 1877, to May 17, 1877. IN-DOOR PATIENTS. Remained by last report 48 Admitted since 9-57 Discharged, :ured, and relieved 6 Died. 0— G Remaining 51 OUT-DOOR PATIENTS. Remained hv last report 440 Admitted since 55 -495 Discharged, cured, and relieved 62 Died. 2—64 Reniainng -431 Visited at home—15 new 42 old. MEDIC VL OFFICERS FOR THE WEEK. Physician Dr. Padley. Surgeon Mr. J. G. Hall. A. O. Phillips, L.R.C.P., &c., Lond., Resident Medical Officer. Committee wh) attended:—Messrs. F. J. C. Scott and the Secretary. Friday religious services performed by Rev. R. C. Christian and Messsr. Parnell and Llewelyn.—Sunday, Rev. R C. Christian. N.B.—Parcels of old linen, and other useful articles, will be thankfully received by the Matron. JOHN W. MORRIS, Secretary.

GAS REPORT.—WEEK ENDING MAY 14, 1877. Illuminating Grains per 100 power in Pressure in Cubic feet. Standard inches. MAY. Ammonia. Sulphur. candles. Max. Min Tues. 8.026.11-70. 14 33 1*50 0-45 j Wed. 9 0-21. 11-41 14'26 1-50 0-45 Thur. 10 018 10-90 1423 1*45 0.40 Friday 11 0 13 10-62 14'64 1*40 0'40 Sat. 12 0-lfi 11-30 ',13-82 1'50 0*50 Sun. 13 0 2" 10-86 1*60 0*50 Mon. 14 0 21 11*11 14-40 1-35 0-35 Average 01>0 11-13. 14*28 Sulphuretted hydrogen—None. Average illuminating power-14.28 candles. Legal standard -11 candles. W. MORGAN, Ph.D. Gas Testing Station, Gas Examiner. Orange-street, Swansea.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the Hth iust.. at the Red Cow Inn, High-street, Swansea, the wife of Mr. David Davies, of a daughter. On the ifth inst.. at No 5, Hornsey Park Road, London, the wife of Nlr. R. Hopkins (of Swansea), of a daughter. On the 6th iust. at Coomb, Llanstephan, Carmarthenshire- the wife of Thomas Morris, Esq., of a daughter. On the 27th ult., itLlandefade Rectory, Brecon, the wife of the Rev. Wa'pole- Harris, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 13th inst., at the Parish Church, Swansea, by the Rev. J. Mottram, Mr. Edward Hill, carpenter, of this town, to to Mrs. Mary Davies. On the 13th inst., at the Parish Church, Swansea (by license), by the Rev..T..Mot tram, Mr. William Stephen Penrose, of the Hafod. to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Richard Simmons, of this town. On the 15th inst.. at the Parish Church, Swansea, by the Rev- J. Mottram. NTr. Thomas Mabfoett, to Miss Margaret Knoyle, of the Greyhound Inn, High.street, Swansea. On the 15th inst., at St. Clement's, near Truro, by the Rev A P. Moor, E. B. Ileaucliamp, Esq., of Trevince, Cornwall, to Louisa Ltlen Longneville, third daughter of the late Rev. Harry Longueville Jones, II. M. Inspector of Schools for Wales. DEATHS. On the 17th inst after a short illness, Rebecca, relict of Mr. Henry Daniel, land and mineral surveyor, of this town. On the 15th inst., at the Beaufort Arms, Ferryside, Swansea. aged 66 years, Jane, relict of the late Mr. Roger Thomas, ballast contractor. On the 3rd inst at 39, Henrietta-street, Swansea, Annie Maude, the infant daughter of Capt. R. Biddle. • On the I4tli inst., at Padley's Yard, Strand, Swansea, aged 55 years, Mary, the wife of Mr. John Morris, potato merchant deeply regretted 1)) a large circle of friends. On the 1st inst.. at -NO. 10, Little Wind-street, Swansea, aged 8) years, Bridget, the wife of Mr. Daniel O'Connell. On the 29th ult., at No. 3, Nelson Terrace, Swansea, Eliza beth Roberts, the infant daughter of William Jones. On the 17th inst., at No. 9, Vincent.street, Swansea, William, second son of Mr. John Evans, butcher, aged 18 years. On the 4th inst., at Lower Sketty, Mary Anna, the beloved child of William Hughes Jones, aged 11 months. On the 16th inst., at his residence, at Newton, near The Mumbles, Mr. John Williams, aged 95 years. On the 4th inst., at St. James's Place, Taunton. in the 62nd year of his age, !I. G. Foy, Esq., son of the late Lieut.-Colonel Eoy, R.M., of Boxenhedge, near Taunton. On the 15th inst.. at 5, St George's Place, London, S. Lieut.-Colonel Sir John S. Stepney, Bart., K.H., late Cold- ,a 86 ye-S. stream Guards, of Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, age Printed by Steam Power, and WALTERS WILLIAMS, at the CAMBKIAN OFFIC% Na 53, Wind-street, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan. ifilDAY, MAT 13, 1S77.

"REVOCARE GRADEM." A SONNET. Could we retrace our steps, and once more, run The race of life along the world's wide ways, With knowledge born of many wasted days, We should not dread the solemn evening gun That summons us to see life's setting sun, With bi'ter recollections in its rays- Hot darts of grief, that pierce Hope's misty haze, Robing the dying day whose work is done There is no going back Time's lightning wing Flies straight to death And we can do no less, Such pressure is upon us None can bring Their strides to steps !-to stop is foolishness !— And so we live too fast !—In but one thing Of all is wisdom shown—a PULL-BACK DRESS 1" From Fan. C. H. W.