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British Association, Swansea, 1880. 1ST O w READY- THE OFFICIAL GUIDE AND HAND BOOK, By S. C. GAMWELL, CONTAINS EARLY HISTORY OF SWANSEA, ANTIQUITIES, NOOKS AND CORNERS, '1: PICTURES OF SWANSEA, EMINENT LOCAL PERSONS. Accurate descriptions of all the WORKS AND MANUFACTURES, GEOLOGY, PALEONTOLOGY, NATURAL HISTORY, FLOWERS AND FERNS, And Places of interest in the whole Neighbourhood. Price, in Stiff Paper Cover, Is.; in Neat Cloth, with Coloured Map, Is. 6d. NOW READY,—Oir ALL BOOKSELLERS. JUST PUBLISHED, THE "EXCELSIOR GUIDE" TO SWANSEA AND THE MUMBLES, WITH AN ACCURATELY COMPILED IMC A. P OF THE TOWN OF SWANSEA, Shewing all Streets, Public Buildings, Hotels, Docks, Railways, Tramways, d-c. PRICE SIXPENCE. Every Visitor should possess it. The cheapest and best Guide" ever published. Visitors requiring Comfortable Apartments in Swansea or Mumbles should refer to the Excelsior Guide. To be had of all Booksellers, of Messrs W. H. Smith and Son's Bookstalls, or direct from T. E. BATH, College Chambers, College-street, Swansea. St. Mary's Parish Church Improvement Fund. THE Hon. Secretary to the Bazaar wishes to correct a rumour which is current to the effect that the recent Art Exhibition held in the National Schools is in any way connected with or substituted for the Bazaar, which will take place, as previously announced, the first week in MAY next. Full particulars of the Bazaar can be had upon application to the Vicar of Swansea. HENRY KNEATH, Junr., Hon. Sec. Women's Suffrage. A PUBLIC MEETING in support of the claims of Women Householders and Ratepayers to the Par- liamentary Franchise, will be held in the MUSIC HALL, SWANSEA, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1880. The Chair will be taken by JOHN JONES JENKINS, Esq., Mayor of Swansea. MISS BECKER (OF MANCHESTER). MISS DOWNING (OF LONDON). MISS HELEN BLACKBURN, (Secretary to the West of England Society for Women's Suffrage) will address the Meeting on behalf of the Society. E. M. Richards, C. H. Perkins, James Strick, Thomas Phillips, and Sydney Davies, Esqrs., the Rev. J. E. Manning, Mrs. Manning, the Rev. Dr. Rees, the Rev. Ossian Davies, the Rev. S. Higman, and the Rev. A. J. Parry, and other Ladies and Gentlemen are expected to take part in the proceedings. Doors open at half-past seven, to commence at eight. Tickets to reserved seats Is. each, the other parts of the hall free. Tickets for Reserved seats may be had at the Cambrian Newspaper Office, and at Mr. Hatchard's Bookseller, Wind-street. BOROUGH OF %a Is( e Judge's Lodgings. SWANSEA. THE CORPORATION of this Borough are prepared to receive OFFERS of Suitable Furnished Premises for the purpose of JUDGES LODGINGS. For further particulars apply to Mr. EDWARD COUSINS, C.E., Guildhall, Swansea. JNO. THOMAS, Town Clerk. Guildhall, Swansea, 26th August, 1880. Swansea Union. TO BAKERS, GROCERS, AND OTHERS. T>ERSONS desirous of CONTRACTING for the SUP- JL_ PLY of BREAD, made in 41b. loaves, at per loaf; TEA, at per oz.; and SUGAR, at per lb., for the use of the Outdoor Poor in the Swansea District, for Three Months, COMMENCING ON THE 23rd OF SEPT. NEXT, are requested to send Tenders and Samples to the Workhouse on or before WEDNESDAY, the 15th September. The Tender may be for the supply of Bread, Tea, and Sugar together, or for one article only. Any further particulars required may be ascertained on application to the undersigned. By order. G. B. HAYNES, CLERK. 5, Fisher-street, Swansea, 26th August, 1880. Swansea Union. TO TRADESMEN AND OTHERS. THE Guardians of the Swansea Union hereby give NOTICE TO PERSONS desirous of CON- TRACTING for the supply of the undermentioned Provisions, &c., to be delivered at the Workhouse, Swansea, and also to persons desirous of CONTRACT- ING FOR THE SUPPLY of the undermentioned Provisions, &c., to be delivered at the Cottage Homes, Cockett, and also for the FUNERALS OF PAUPERS for three months, commencing ON THE 23rd SEPT. NEXT, to send in to the Clerk to the Guardians Sealed TENDERS for the same on or before WEDNESDAY, the 15th September next. Flour, best seconds, t? sack bread in 71b loaves best Welsh Salt Butter, 0 lb. Cheese, Welsh, IR lb. Cheese, American, V lb. Beef (good well-fed meat) fore quar- ters, t? lb; Alutton 0 lb. Suet t9 lb Australian Mutton and Beef per lb.; Tea ft; Sugar$ft. Peas$bushel; Oatmeal$cwt. Currants$lb Pepper V ft Mustard V lb. Tobacco f Th Snuff $ oz. Soda per cwt.; Starch per lb. Vinegar f quart; Treacle # lb.; best Bristol Soap V cwt. (first extra); Boots and shoes per pair, for men, women, and children (patterns may be seen at the Workhouse), and also for the Repair of Boots and Shoes Coal, large P ton, and small P ton Wheaten Straw per ton Leather, &c. Ironmongery and Brushes Fire-wood, at per ton. Paints, Oil, &c. Statements as to the estimated quantity likely to be required, and conditions of contract and forms of tender, (in which form alone will Tenders be received) may be had on application to the undersigned. Separate Tenders must be sent in for the Cottage Homes. All Tenders must be sent in to the Clerk on or before the day named. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept any Tender, and reserve power to accept any Tender in its entirety, or any portion of any Tender. Samples of such Articles as admit thereof to be sent in with the Tender. Security will be required for the due performance of each contract. The Guardians will, upon the Third Thursday in each month, if application is made to the Clerk on or before the Saturday previous, pay the Contractor the amount then due for goods supplied. By order, G. B. HAYNES, Clerk to the Guarel.ans. 5, Fisher-street, Swansea, 26th August, 1880. W E A R S I G H T. HENRY LAURANCE'S' IMPROVED SPECTACLES, 44, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON. rpHESE Sjiectacles are clear and cool, never tire the eye, and whilst subduing all inflammatory symptoms, assist, strengthen, and preserve the sight. SIR JULIUS BENEDICT, 2, Manchester Square, London, W., writes I have tried the principal Opticians in London with- out success, but your Spectacles suit me admirably, both for reading and walking. The clearness of your glasses as compared with others is really surprising. 1 snau at all times recommend them." C. B. RADCLIFFE, ESQ., M.D., 25, Cavendish Square, London, "W., Consulting Physician to the Westminster Hospital, writes Your Spectacles are highly appreciated by me, and are a great improvement on my old ones, and suit my sight better." Hundreds of Testimonials have been received from, persons whose sight has been benefitted by their use when all others have failed, a lengthened list of which can be had gratis on application to the Agents for Swansea- X- GANZ, Jeweller and Optician, 231, High-street. J. & M. HUSSEY, Jewellers and Opticians, 216, High-street. JOHN DAVID, Chemist and Optician, 75, Oxford-street. All Spectacles stampedjg. L. GEORGE PLUMBLY, SWORN STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, 9, Tokenhouse-yard, London, E.C.—Every class of Security dealt in at the closest prices. An investment list of dividend-paying stocks and shares issued monthly, post free on application. Cheques to be crossed City Bank, order G. Plumbly." 11HEMICAL FOOD for INDIGESTION, DEBILITY, C LOWNESS of SPIRITS. IMPURITIES of BLOOD, and want of NERVOUS STRENGTH. I Particulars sent by Secretary, 'Institute of Anatomy I Birmingham. WANTED. WANTED, Three respectable YOUTHS as Appren- TV tices to the Printing Trade. Apply at The Cambrian Newspaper Omce, Swansea. ENGAGEMENT reciuired, in a Gentleman's Family, J'J as GOVERNESS or COMPANION. Long ex- perience. Good reference and testimonials. M. A. B., Hatchard's Library, Wind-street, Swansea. HOUSE WANTED, WITHIN a few miles of Swansea not less than Six VT Bedrooms, Two or Three Sitting Rooms. Garden and some land preferred. State lowest rent, to M., care of Cambrian. Swansea. TELEPHONIC EXCHANGE AT SWANSEA. WANTED, a local Gentleman, to assist in forming TV a TELEPHONIC EXCHANGE in Swansea and District. Apply by letter to ARNOLD WHITE, Esq., Secretary, the United Telephone Company, Limited, 36, Coleman-street, London, E.C. To Builders. THE Justices of the Peace for the County of Glamor- t gan are desirous of Contracting for the Erection of a Bridge at Pontynisybont, in this County.—Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Office of the Clerk of the Peace, Bridgend. to whom tenders must be delivered by Four o'clock on MONDAY, the 30TH day of AUGUST in- stant, and must be accompanied by the names of two re- sponsible persons as sureties. The Justices will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. T. MANSELFRANKLE Clerk of the Peace. Bridgend, 13th August, 1880. JE5 Reward TO PARISH CLERKS AND REGISTRARS OF MARRIAGES. THE above reward will be paid for certificate of marriage (believed South Wales) of REUBEN COLES or COLE a railway Plate-layer with MARY ANN DAVIES. Eldest child born 17th January 1858. Search has been made at Somerset House. W. E. PERHAM, Solicitor. 5 Exchange, Bristol. EDUCATIONAL. School of Art, 12, HENRIETTA STREET, SWANSEA. Under the direction of Miss ZITELLA. E. TOMKINS. CLASSES were resumed on TUESDAY, AVGUST 10th 1880. Session commences first week in September Evening Classes twice a week. Terms Monthly and per Session. UPLANDS SCHOOL, 9 & 10, Glanmor-Terrace, Swansea. Principal—Rev. J. E. MANNING, M.A. Terms on application. Next term commences September 20th, 1880. Oakley House, Swansea. ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES. Conducted by the MISSES PHILLIP, assisted by French and English Governesses. THE Ensuing Term will commence on TJESDAY, J_ September 14th. Vacancies for Boarders. Terms, &c., on application to the Principals. Collegiate School. Head Master—Rev. GIFFORD WOOD, B.A. Second Master—Rev. LINEOW CARR, M.A. Third Master—R. D. LEWIS, Esq., B.A. (Assisted by Resident and Visiting Masters.) SCHOOL Re-opens, TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, at 10 a.m. For Terms, &c., apply Head Master, Walter's Road. Examiners' Reports of 1878 and 1879 may be had. Arnold College, Woodlands, Swansea. Principal—REV. EDGAR WILLIAMS, M.A. (Glas.), B.D. (Edin.) SUCCESSFUL preparation for Preliminary Examina- tions and Commercial pursuits. The Elements of Agriculture are also taught. Winter Evening Classes are held. Boys' Preparatory School. MISS THOMAS, having tak°n 21, Walter's-terrace, is prepared to receive a limited number of little boys as day pupils. Miss Thomas hopes by giving that in- dividual attention which a limited number admits of, to arouse the interest of her scholars, and win the con- fidence and approval of those who may entiust their children to her care. Terms on application at 21, Walter's-terrace. Boarding and Day School for Young Ladles. BLENHEIM HOUSE, WALTER'S ROAD. Conducted by Miss S. C. HORE, Assisted by Experienced Resident Governesses. VACANCIES for Boarders. Duties to be resumed V MONDAY, September 6th, 1880. Fynone School, Constitution Head Master. MR. EMERY. Second Master MR. GEORGE EMERY, B.A. (Lond.) (Late one of the Senior Assistant-Masters at Hill.) Preparation for the PUBLIC SCHOOLS and UNIVERSITIES. Classes are reading for the Oxford Local London Matricu- lation and other Examinations. THE MICHAELMAS TERM begins TUESDAY, JL September 14. WEIttng^ MR. MACCREANOR, Writing Master, 36, Singleton Terrace, Swansea, teaches Ladies' and Gentle- men's writing in seven lessons. Satisfaction guaranteed. No new pupils taken after 2nd September. HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL INSTRUCTION. MR. WALLACE PRINGLE, Professor of Music, Hon. Member and Hon. Local Secretai y of Trinity College, London, RECOMMENCES TEACHING on MONDAY, September 6th, 1880. Pupils are requested to prepare their work for their respective days on and after that date. No Post Cards. Mr. Pringle has no further vacancies for the present quarter, but will be happy to arrange for the quarter Michaelmas to Christmas, intending Pupils will kindly apply as soon as possible. Holly Bush House, St. Helen's-road, August 25th, 1880. The Queen's College, Birmingham. FACULTY OF MEDICINE. THE WINTER SESSION will COMMENCE on MON- JL DAY, the 4th of October next. OPENING AD- DRESS, at half-past Three o'clock, by Professor T. H. BARTLEET, M.B. FEES :—The Composition Fee for all the Lectures required by the Examining Boards is Sixty Guineas, payable by two equal instalments. HOSPITAL PRACTICE :—Students can now enter into the practice of both General and Queen's Hospitals for a single fee.—Ap- plications for prospectus of Medical Department to be made to the Warden, at the College or to Professor Hinds, M.D., 10, Easy Row, Birmingham, Hon. Sec. to the Professors. Stafford College, FOREST HILL, NEAR THE CRYSTAL PALA CE. HEAD MASTER: R. CROSS, F.RA.S., Who was Principal of the Bridgend School for 7 years. THE Classics, Moden Languages, Mathematics, JL Painting, Engineering Drawing, and the other im- portant branches of school work, are taught by Professors of recognized London repute. The College was opened in 1868 with two Pupils, and in a few years the number exceeded 80. The health of the Pupils was, during the whole time referred to, absolutely perfect. This testifies to the efficiency of all the domestic arrangements. Further evidence that the Pupils find a superior home at Stafford College may be gathered from the fact that those friends who sent Pupils twelve years ago do so still. The Report of three Public Examiners is to this effect The Education is comprehensive, and correct; and the work done is on a par with that of the large Public Schools." Parents who seek for their Sons a safe and solid Edacation, a home for them in a delightful and su- premely healthy position, and the personal guardianship of their morals by the Principal himself, will do well to apply for a Prospectus. IN the MATTER of the Companies' Acts, 1862,1867, t and 1877 and in the MATTER of the TRAVEL- LERS' ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. PR EDITORS of the above-named Company are mmfirpd on or before the 20th day of September, 1880, SEeND Seir L ">» PAETICU. d' Public UOTmAIOE t £ &L2sm< £ il Solicitors, to come in and prove their said debts at the Chambers of the Master of the KoUs, in Rolls-yard, Chancery-lane, in the County of Middlesex, at such time as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved. Monday, the 1st day of November, 1880, at Eleven 0 *c j in i..foreno°n, at the said Chambers, is ap- pointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the debts and claims. Dated this 5th day of August, 1880 ROBERT Chief Clerk. HANBURY, HUTTON, and WHITTING G2, New Broad-street, London E C Solicitors for the Official Liquidator. Swansea Aerated Water Company, Orange Street. THE above Company, haying added to its Business Premises the newest and most approved Machineiy for the ManufactureN°Df MINERAL WATERS AERATED A OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Is now prepared to supply the Public on most reasonable terms. Special attention is called to the high quahty of thelr LEMONADE AND GINGER ALE, Delivered Free, in large and small bottles, to all parts of Swansea and Neighbourhood. All Waters manufactured at this establishment are warranted free from metallic ingredients, or anything deleterious. All Orders executed with despatch. i Terms-Ouh. TO LET. TO LET, STAFFORD HOUSE, WALTER'S ROAD. Rent £50. Apply Mrs. BINDON, Ashford House, St. Helen's-road, Swansea. THE ELMS, MUMBLES. TO BE LET, a Good FAMILY RESIDENCE, with every comfort and convenience. For Rent and par- ticulars apply to JOHN M. LEEDER, Auctioneer, Oxford Chambers, Swansea. Berlin Wool and Fancy Repository, 12, Wind street, Swansea. TO LET, with Immediate Possession. For particulars apply on the Premises. 12, Wind-street. TO BE LET. On SEPTEMBER 29 th, "\TO. 13, CASTLETON TERRACE, Mumbles. _L x Apply to Mrs. W. STRICK, Yniswern, Mumbles. TO Bil, LET, (WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION,) OUSE, No. 2, Gwydir Gardens, uear Swansea, replete with every convenience. Apply to Mr David Jones, St. Helen's Villa or to Mr. Francis, No. 1, Gwydir Gardens. TO LET, AT MUMBLES, A GOOD DETACHED HOUSE, containing 13 rooms, with eveiy convenience, situate at Church Park, Mumbles, now in the occupation of Mrs. Barry, who is leaving the neighbourhood. Possession may be had after 29th of September next. For particulars apply to Mr. J. BEYNON, Thistleboon Farm, Mumbles. TO LET (WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION) OK :!ULU, THE MALT-HOUSE, (Capable of wetting about 180 bushels,) AT THE HAFOD, SWANSEA, adjoining the Hafod Brewery. Apply to W. H. PRUST, 9, Quay Parade, Swansea. TO BE LET OR SOLD SHOP and PREMISES, with Plate Front, Warehouse behind, being No. 34, Walters Road, Swansea. Dwelling House and Premises, situate No. 6, Eaton Terrace, containing 11 rooms, kitchen, scullery, two W.C's &c. TO 'LET, DWELLING-HOUSE and PREMISES, containing 12 rooms, situate No. 12, Nelson Terrace, Swansea^, SHOp AND PREMISES, corner of Richard- son-street, with yard at back and cart entrance. Apply to Edward Roberts and Son, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, 40, Oxford Street, Swansea. MUMBLES. NEAR SWANSEA. TO BE LET, Either Furnished or Unfurnished, for a term or other- wise, with immediate possession, A CAPITAL RESIDENCE, called LLWYN-Y-MOR, situate about f of a mile from the Mumbles, and within ten minutes' walk of Langland and Caswell Bays, containing large entrance hall, diriiiig-roQm.tlrawing-room, breakfast-room, billiard-room, fitted complete, eight good bedrooms, and two dressing-rooms, lavatory, large kitchens, servants' hall, dairy, laundry and offices. The house is most substantially built, and in thorough repair. There is an excellent supply of water the drainage is perfect, and the premises are replete with every comfort. The house stands in ornamental grounds, tasterully laid out, with good lawn and greenhouse, and "h^e a capital entrance lodge, containing four rooms with two paddocks attached. The residence occupies an elevated and most nealtry position, and commands an extensive and uninterrupted view over the Bristol Channel, between Nash Point and Lundy Island, the neighbouring coast, and the beautiful and picturesque district of Gower, For further particulars, and cards to view, apply to FRANK C. STRICK, Swansea. ILFRACOMBE. —Families and Tourists will find I excellent accommodation at moderate charges at the ROYAL BRITANNIA HOTEL. It is close to the landing place for Steamers, and near all the principal attractions of this favourite Summer resort. A porter attends all steamers, and an Omnibus meets all trains. Apply to Manager. FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. VERY ELIGIBLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES, form- ing part of the Tyrllandwr Estate, St. Thomas's, Swansea, situate between the New Cut and the North Dock, and extending from The Albion Dry Dock, on the north side, to certain Cottages adjoining the Cuba Hotel on the South. The premises are very advanta- geously situated, being close to the North Dock, Beau- fort Dock and Stores, the New Cut, and the Harbour Railways. The new East Docks are in their immediate neighbourhood. The premises are now in the occupation of Messrs. Richardson, Brothers, and others. They comprise a dwelling-house, with store and stable on tha ground floor, shed f(\r seasoning boards, with saw pit, joiner's shop, ore sheds, assay office and laboratory, lumber, coke, and sampling sheds, sail stores, yards two dwelling-houses, &c., together occupying an area of about 2,C ,0 square yards. The Buildings are well adapted for commercial purposes. The premises are held under a lease granted by the late Thomas Starling Benson, Esq., and others for a term of 17 years, from the 2oth day of March, 1843, at a ground rent of £ 26 per annum. Further particulars may be obtained, and a plan of the premises seen, on application to Mr. D. H. Jones, C.E., Worcester Chambers, Swansea, or to Mr. J. Edward Stevens, Solicitor, Castle Buildings, Swansea- British Association. THE usual DEVOTIONAL MEETING of Members and Associates will be held on SUNDAY, the 29th inst., at Three o'clock in the Hall of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, St. Helen's Road (corner of Dillwyn-street, and near to the Reception Rooms). Any friends present at the Biltish Association Meeting, whether ladies or gentlemen, will be welcomed. St. David's Catholic Church, Rutland Street. SUNDAY NEXT, SPECIAL MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS. Mass at 11 a.m. Vespers at 6.30. EVENING LECTURE BY CANON WILSON. Unitarian Church, High-Street, Swansea. THE REV. E. C. TOWNE, B.A-, will preach on SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH, at 11 a.m on THE PHOPHECIES OF SCIENCE," and at 6.30 p.m., on "NATURAL REVELA- TION. _— CONTRACT FOR TEAMS, &c. PEMBROKE YARD. THE undersigned is prepared to receive TENDERS for the SUPPLY of the TEAMS, &c., Forms for which can be obtained on application to the Storekeeper Of the above Yard. Tenders to be delivered not later than the 10th September. G. H. PARKIN, Captain Superintendent. 26th August, 1880. To the Persons Entitled to Vote for the Election of Proprietary Trustees of the Swansea Ha-bour. Swansea, August 27, 1880. GENTLEMEN, HAVING been requested by many influential traders and others connected with the Poit to offer myself as a Candidate for the office of Proprietary Tiustee for the Swansea Harbour, vacant by the lamented death of Mr. E. M. Richards, I beg to do so. and in the event of my being elected, assure you that I wl". do my best in that office to promote the interests of the Port and Harbour. Yours faithfully, L. L. DILLWYN. SALES BY AUCTION. MR. J. M. LEEDEU.. „ Household Furniture, at Swansea August so Shipwright's Stock, at Swansea August sl Shares in Barque Langland," at Swansea August 31 Household Furniture, &c., at Westcross, Swansea Sept. 8 Steam Saw Mills, Timber Yard, &c., at Swansea Sept. 14 MESSRS. BEYNON & HUGHES. Stock, Crops, & Household Furniture, at Mumbles August 30 Household Furniture, at Swansea Sept. 1 Horses, Carriages, &c., at Swansea Sept. 7 MESSRS. E. ROBERTS & SOU". Dwelling House and Premises, at Mumbles Sept. 7 MR. DANIEL PHILLIPS. Leasehold Dwelling Houses, at Mumbles Sept. 3 MESSRS. W. J. LOWES & SON Leasehold Property, at Swansea Sept. 4 MR. W. H. REES. Cefn Golau Colliery, at Swansea Sept. 11 Bedlwyn Steam Coal Colliery, at Swansea Sept. 11 MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & THOMPSON. Freehold Farms, Lime Quarries, &c., at Carmarthen Sept. 11 MESSRS. FAREBROTHER, ELLIS, CLARK, & CO. Leasehold Collieries, at the Mail, London TO OUR READERS. (iiilir AN editorial article on Professor Ramsay's address, although in type, has been crowded out this week. (gp- An article descriptive of the Exhibition of Local Products and Manufactures is also unavoidably held over.

THE DEFFETT FRANCIS ART GALLERY. As we stated last we;k, Mr. J. Deffett Francis, the donor and the honorary curator of the fine collection of prints, &c., which constitute the fine art section of the Public Library, has made special provision for the present time by gathering together into one of the small rooms at his disposal some of the most interesting pictures relat- ing to Wales and the Welsh peop'e; and we may promise visitors that they will not regret having mounted the stairs to the gallery. But here we cannot refrain from in- serting an apology for the totally inadequate and unsuit- able location of Mr. Francis's valuable gift to the town. The topmost story of three old houses, low ceiled and dark, is not calculated to show to advantage the master- pieces of fine art which are here stowed away, but strangers to Swansea should be told—lest they should conceive an inordinately severe idea of the barbarity of the metropolis of South Wale-3—that the present Librarv building altogether is only a temporary expedient. There is a promise of a grand structure which in the not distant future shall worthily house the Public Library, the Schools of Science and Art, &c. Meanwhile we do the best we can, and refrain as far as possible from grumbling. In a recent report to the com- mittee Mr. James Strick said the public could have no idea of the treasures of fine art which Mr. Francis had given but which are stilI perforce stowed away in the in- accessible heights of certain dirty garrets. But notwith- standing aU the serious druwbacks of hill position liS (lonor and hon. curator, Mr. Deffett Francis, labours persistently in his endeavours t) educate the public taste on the fine arts, and we fear that a great deal of the expense wl1icb should in fairness be borne by the tow 11 j q defrayed from his private purse. Visitors ascending the upper staircase, and entering the door painted fine arts gallery," and then turning to the right, will find themselves in a room full of interest- ing examples of art illustrative of Wales. We have first a collection of the works of Richard Wilson, the great Welsh painter, of whom we spoke last week. The examples here shown are full of the unquestionable genius of the painter, and the arrangement is such as should minister to the gratification of the educated and the uneducated visitor. One of the drawings here has been taken for a Gainsborough, but its authenticity is established by the fact that in no instance did Gainsborough make use of the water colour brush in a'black and white chalk study. On the opposite wall are examples of a still greater man than Richard Wilson, namely, J. M. W. Turner. These are particularly interesting, inasmuch as they include the earliest known engraving after Turner. Tue subject is "Swansea," and the engraver was T. Rothwell, at that time artist at the Swansea Potteries. The little print of the river mouth and castle is not particularly striking intrinsically, but it is of surpassing interesting as being the earliest print after the great master of landscape. In the same frame is Flint Castle and Neath. Over these hang one of the most celebrated etchings by Turner himself from the Liber Studiorum. The subject is Flint Castle. At each side of the smaller and earlier works hang Llanberris Lake," and Powys Castle," the work of a time wheu the painter had reached the full dignity of his art. Above hang two aquatints of The Kent East Indiaman on fire in the Bay of Biscay," and The brig Cambria rescuing the crew" therefrom. Everyman on board the Cambria was a Welshman, save the captain, who was Scotch. These pictures were painted, engraved. aquatinted, and exhibited in the Royal Academy in the very year in which this very remarkable incident took place. There is also an etching from the masterly hand of Couzens, who was the compeer, and, had he lived, would have been the rival, of Turner. This is an Im- pression of LIanberris Lake." Beneath is a gem, by Paul Sandby, published in March, 1779, entitled View of the copper works at Neath," the figures engraved by Walker, and the rest of the plate by Angus. On the other side is Sketty Hall the seat of R. Sheldon, Esq., now the residence of F. A. Yeo, Esq., engraved by T. Rothwell, and dated 1792. On the same wall hang Wilson's Ceyx and Alcyone," and Niobe." The attention is next ar- rested by four remarkable coloured prints, by that truly great painter, assiduous, industrious, and of great prac- tical facility, John Laporte. He did an immense number of illustrations of Wales, as well as some thousands of other works. These examples include Llanroost Bridge, Castell Dinas Bran, the rise of the River Dee, and Llan- berrii Lake. Three other drawings of Laporte represent a scene near Llandilo, and Melyn Court waterfall. Be- neath, there are eight views of Britonferry, St. Donat's Castle, Mumbles Lighthouse, Worm's head. Goodwych Pier, Solva, and Tenby, by William Daniel, R.A. In the centre of these hangs a portrait of Mrs. Piozzi, drawn bv John Jackson, R.A., in 1810, with his autograph attached. On the same wall are a print of a Circulating Library" in the Wind-street of Old Swansea a little gem repre- senting the remains of the Old Manor House, Swansea and a water colour picture of the Lion Pilot Boat, of Swansea." which was the property of an ancestor of the present Captain Rosser. The detail of this old sketch is full of interest. The second room is devoted to the celebrities, noto- rieties, and natives of Swansea and of Wales. On the centre of the north wall is that finest of all portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, of the greatest of all "Welsh wo- men—Mrs. Siddons, as the Tragic Muse. This is sup- ported on one side by Sir Joshua's Lady Morris," the oiiginal of which, though painted for 40 guineas, was sold at Cristie s some years ago for no less than £3.500. On the other side hangs an interesting engraving of Mrs. Jordan, the contemporary of Mrs. Siddons, and her equal in the lighter branches of the histrionic art. Mrs. Jordan is placed here by virtue of her Pembrokeshire descent. On the same wall hangs a portrait of Ann of Swansea"—Julia Kemble, who lived, wrote and died in the town; and, on the other side, Charles Kemble, who was born in the same small public-house at Brecon where his more famous sister first saw the light. Under- neath hangs two smaller prints, one of Mrs. Siddons, by Stodhart, which, though small, contains perhaps more elements of likeness than any other known work of art. This print is remarkable for the fact that it was drawn painted and engraved within three months of her por- trayal of the character at Covent Garden Theatre. Then there is the picture of Andrew Cherry, who was never spoken of in any other terms than as Honest Andrew Cherry." On the right is a fine plate containing the equestrian portrait of the present Duke of Beaufort with the Duchess. Underneath is the late Marquis of Bute. Among the other portraits a»-e those of Sir Herbert Mackwortb, and Thomas Burgess Bishop of St. David s. in the worthy company of Sir Henry De la Beche and LewisWeston Dillwyn. Besides there are Sir Christopher Cole, Sir Hussey Vivian, Sir John Nichol. M.P., John Jones of Ystrad, Lord Justice James, Capt Joseph Huddart,—who built the first Swansea Pier:—D. Williams. Esq., the founder of the Literary Fund; William Lewis, Esq., presenting an address to the Lord Mayor, Alderman Wilkes, and Alderman Oliver in the Tower. The list which is by no means exhausted may be closed with the grandest known impression of Turner's engraving, from tha original picture by Sir Martin Archer Shee.—which now hangs in the Carmarthen Town Hall-of Sir Thomas Picton. The gallery is open to the public every day and all day long, and we need not say there is no charge for admission.

yocal Intelligence. SWANSEA TRAMWAYS.—The traffic receipts for week ending August 20, 1880, were £253 10s. corresponding week last year, £1i1 Os. increase, £82 16s. ST. DAVID'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.—Special high mass will be held in this Church on Sunday next, and in the evening, Canon Wilson will deliver a >pecial lecture in reference to the visit of the British Association to our town. OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIOX.-1Ve are pleased to ob- serve that Miss Florence B. Thomas, daughter of Dr. Jabez Thomas, of this town. has passed this examination in the second division. This young lady is a pupil of Miss Phillips, Oakley House, Swansea. COSCERT.—A complimentary concert to Mr. D. T. Howell, a young tenor of considerable promise, is an. nounced in our advertising columns to come off on the evening of Thursday, the 23rd of September Severrl well-known professionals and amateurs of the town will take part. SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST. — We understand that several of Mr. Robinson Smith's friends have asked him to become a candidate to fill the vacancy of Harbour Proprietary Trustee, caused by the lamented death of Mr. Evan Matthew Richards, bnt, as Mr. Smith has heard that Mr. Dillwyn is about offering himself, he de- clines to disturb the candidature of that gentleman. A MONSTER RAILWAY EXCURSION.—The London and North Western Railway Company advertised one of the cheapest excursions of the season for Monday last, viz., a trip to Manchester and hack the same day, for a fare of 6s. Although the start was made at a very early hour, about 800 excursionists left Swansea, this number being swelled to considerably over 1,200 from the adjacent district. All returned in safety. So much for cheap and attractive excursions. THE PARISH CHURCH IMPROVEMENT FUND.—The hon. secretary, Mr. Henry Kneath, jun., finding that a mis- understanding prevails, to the effect that the Art Loan Exhibition, held last week, was a substitute for the Ba- zaar, wishes us to state that such is not the case. The Bazaar will take place in the Music Hall, as previously announced, on the first Tuesday in May next. A large number of ladies are already busy at work in making articles which always find a ready sale at such exhibi- tions, and doubtless the Bazaar will be a success. SWANSEA REGATTA.—The committee of this aquatic event are making strenuous exertions to secure the success which attended the Regattas of former days. Prizes of substantial amounts are offered for yachts of first and second classes,and there will be the usual exciting competion for the pilot boats, &c. Amusements will also be provided on shore, and a capital band has been engaged. With fine weather, a capital day's sport may be expected.—See Adrt. SWANSEA HOSPITAL.—The following is an abstract of the Resident Medical Officer's Report to the Weekly Board, from Aug. 19 to Aug. 26 :—Indoor patients—re- mained by last report, 47 admitted since, 7 discharged I-cured and relieved, 4 died, 0 remaining. 50. Out- door patients—remained by last report, 2^0 admitted since, 38 discharged—cured and relieved, 32 died, 0 remaining, 286. Medical officers for the week Physician, Dr. Mowat; Surgeon, Mr. J. Thomas; A. O. H. Phillips, L.R.C.P., &c., Resident Medicnl Officer. Committee who attended—Messrs. Thos. Hall, F. J. C. Scott, T. W. Richmond. Sunday religious services conducted by Messrs. Parnell, Glover, and Sadler, and in the week by the Rev. E. W. Bolney and John Thomas.—JOHN W. MORRIS, Secretary. DEATH OF 1\11(. GEO. BRADFORD.—Another old and respected tradesmen of Swansea has passed to his rest during the past week. Mr Geo. Bradford, of the Waterloo Stores, Oxford street, after many months' severe illness peacefully breathed his last on Monday morning last in the presence of his sorrowing family. Although en- gaged in a somewhat difficult business, Mr. Bradford earned the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances who now sincerely mourn his loss. He was possesssd of a warm and generous heart, and his memory will long be respected as a man of unim- peachable character, and who discharged every duty of life with fidelity and courtesy. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CARMARTHEN ROAD, SWAN- SEA.—The fifth anniversary of this Church took place on the 15th inst., wheu sermons were preached by the Rev. W. Watkins, of Cardiff. The annual meeting was ad- dressed by the Rev. W. Watkins on Christian Workers; Rev. J. Owen, Thoughts for Church Members; Rev. B. Williams, Lessons from the Centenary of Sunday Schools; Rev. D. Rees, Congregationalism in South Wales; Revs. A. J. Parry & F. Samuel, to the Sunday School. The Report states that the Church was founded on the 15th of August, 1875, that the Membership is now over 200, and that the income for the year has been equal to the outgoings, leaving a few pounds balance in the hand of the Treasurer. The Sunday School numbers 364 children, with a good staff ot Teachers. The con- gregations were lasge. ST. HELEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH. — A correspondent says :—" The Hev. "William Mayo has announced his in- tention of resigning his pastorate in conreetion with the St. Helen's Baptist Church, and will pti ch his firal sermon, as pastor, in the Madoc-strcet Chapel, on Sun- day next. The Baptists of the Sanfields seem a difficult people to please, as this is now the third minister who gives them over. We thought twelve months ago the right man had come at last, but we suppose ministers, like other mortals, must pay rent and buy fuel and food, and other necessaries of this mundane existence andrs every labourer is worthy of his hire, they ought to re- cpive support adequate to their needs and position. From all we can learn. this bas been so far neglected by the church under consideration, that Mr. Mayo has been laùouring fùr more than six months witLout salary. This poverty of the people has led him to seek another sphere, where he can be supported, and has led to the Church making an appeal to the public for funds to pay him six months' salary before he leaves. )\e understand thst he does not leave the to" 11 for Horne time yet." PORPOISES AT BLACKPILL.—Yesterday morning, a somewhat extraordinary tight was witnessed on the bch at Blackpill, Swausea. Two immense porpoises, which were caught by Mr. Davies, fbh rman, of that place, lay upon the beach, aud for a while attracted considerable attention, as these marine monsters lire very rare on this coast, the last of a similar size having heen captured about 25 years ago. They are heavy ponderous looking fish, and in the distance have the appearance of illverred boats, On nearer approach, however, they looked more like two immense masses of india-rubber and the touch was of a somewhat similar nature. The bodies were firm, solid a.nd smooth, and quite glistened in the rays of the sun. The hpads wore a very" hoggish" look. Eich was about seven feetiu length, and being of such solidity must be immensely heavv. Mr. Davies who caught them states that he had to kill them to get them ashore, and that the quantity of blood from each was <-(IUal to that from four bullocks. One of our local fishmongers is in treaty with the owner to purchase them for exhibition in Swansea. SANDS ENCROACHMENT.—An open air meeting was called on the sands on Monday Evening of the Sands Protection Committee." The Rev. E. Clarke, Vicar of Christ Church, presided and set forth in a lucid speech the desirability of retaining tbe sands as an open space for bealthful recreation. Mr. Clarke was supported by Mr. Di1dd Thomas, Mr. Daniel Jones, town councillor, Mr. R. B. Harvey, Mr. Richards, and many others; and the following resolutions were carried by acclamation — 1. That this meeting protests against the action of those who have caused ballast to be tipped west of the groin facing the old hospital, that being the limit of the en- croachment claimed by the harbour trustees. 2. That the Vicar be requested to write to the Earl of Jersey and Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, to become bon. members of the Sands Protection Committee." 3. That as this was a working man's question, every burgess present in this large assembly be requested to enrol themselves as mem- bers of the" Sands Protection Committee." The whole of the resolutions were carried in a manner which showed that the burgesses of Swansea will stand by no longer and see any further encroachment upon their sands. Mr. D. Thomas proposed and Mr. Richards seconded a vote of thanks to the reverend Chairman, which was responded to by applause. It may be of interest to add that H. H. Vivian, Esq., Graham Vivian, Esq., and many other leading men of the town and neighbourhood are at the backs of the committee, and there is already a good sum of money promised to support them in any action they may please to determine upon. VISITORS AT THE MDMBLES.—Ship and Castle Hotel— F. Gladstone, Esq., F.R.S., and family, Lendon Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, Brighton Mr. Brown and friend, Cliften Dr. Macdonald, Leeds; Ifor P. V. Williams, Esq., Brecon Charles A. James and family, Clifton Mr. and Mrs. Leary, Tilbury, Gloucestershire; Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnold, London Mr. J. Llewellyn and family, Abergavenny; John Tudor, Esq., solicitor, Brecon Mr. and Mrs. Croggan, Clifton; Miss Hinsh, Torquay; Mr. G. H. Jones, Treherbert; E. Hawkin, Esq., London; Miss Grace, Tenby; Thomas Farino, Es i., London Mr. James Brown, Bristol; J. W. Pringle, Esq., M.A., Jedburgh, Scotland Mr. Richard Brown and family Huntingdonshire H. C. Sorby, L.L.D., F.R.S., Shemeld, Mr. W. H- Ford, Newport, Mon. At the Mermaid Hotel—B. Righfoot, Nottingham E. D. Williams, Maesruddisk; J. D. James, Blackwood E. Austin, City, London Mr. and Mrs. Austin and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Austin, London A. P. Townsend, Birmingham; J. D. White, Carmarthen; Alfred Pass, Mrs. Pass, and Miss Pass, City, London Stephenson McAdam, Glasgow J. Turner, Birmingham G. B. Budger and Son, Hampton T. Small, Leeds W. P. James, Abersychan; Thos. Winston, Abersychan T. Jones, Waterloo Villa, Llandilo J. Walker, Stowed Park, Gloucestershire Alfred Marshall, Nottingham • H J. Broadway, Small Heath, Birmingham Mrs. Hea'dlv' Miss Headley, F. W. Headly, Hereford "W. Corner' Aberdare C. Corner, London E. Smith, Nottingham' At Bay View House-Mr. George Sttbs, Cheltenham.' At Larlsmon House-Mrs. R. S. Griffiths and family, "reCOn ,°MrS P A ?Sr S- At 7 Fremont Villas- Mr. and Mrs P. A. Williams and familv, Abortillerv At Bath Hotel Mr. Leigh. Llanfabon • Mr John Thomas, Llanfabon. At 2, Castleton Place-Miss Jessie H»rr,, -SLerboume A. j. H^ry.WolveSpton A ? Gilbert's Cliff L.anD and Mrs. J. B. Fowler and family, Brecon Mrs. TTnnpr Vl TY^cyu'tetin, Brecon. Alfred House Upper Church Parks-Mr. Parker, London. At 11, Castleton Terrace—N. C. Chesman, Esq., Poplar Farm, Lincolnshire. At Westbourne Villa, Caswell Road- Kev. J. h. Manning, and Mrs. Manning, Swansea, Caswell Bay—Mrs. Cole, London. At Bath Hotel— Madame Barton Edmonds, nurse and family. At Sea Beach Cottage—Mrs. Stephens, Hereford; Mrs. Watkins, Lyons Vale. At Rose Cottage, Newton—Mrs. Cowle, Stroud; Mrs. Joseph Brown, and Mrs. James; At Castleton—Harry H. Wilkes, Leamington Joseph French, Esq., Barnstaple. At Sea View Cottage—Mr Austen. Reading. At Enfield Cottage, Castleton—Mrs Paynton and family. Cardiff.