The Cambrian

♦- IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—1THURSDAY. EDUCATION IN WALES. Mr. Thomas E. Ellis asked the Vice President of the Committee of Council whether his attention had been drawn to the statement in the report of the Depart- mental Committee on Intermediate and Higher Edu- cation in Wales, that according to calculations made after the census of 1871 out of a population of 1,426,514 in Wales and Monmouthshire, no less tban 1,006.100 habitually speak Welsh" and whether, in view of the distinctive national characteristics of Wale?, he is willing to reconsider his decision not to publish a separate annual report on elementary education in Wales in a form and at a price which would make it available to those connected with and interested in the progress of Welsh education. Sir H. Holland said he was aware of the statement referred to in the first part of the hon. gentleman s question. The point raised would receive careful consideration, but for the reason given in his reply on the 6th inst., he was not prepared to disturb the arrangement deliberately made by his predecessor. That arrangement had only been in force two years, and as far as he could make out had worked satisfac- torily. The general report for 1885 6 would be pub- lished in due course, and he would arrange for a num- ber of copies to be prepared in a form which would be more generally accessible to those interested. THE CRISIS IN BULGARIA. Sir James Fergusson, in reply to Sir Henry Tyler, said The position of Prince Alexander is that he has abdicated his throne, and the proceed- ings prescribed by the Treaty of Berlin with reference to the election of a Prince of Bulgaria will naturally follow. They are a free election by the assembly, the confirmation by the sublime Porte, and the assent of the Treaty Powers. While the action following upon the late cyfnta Bulgaria is in so early a stage, I believe that the House will approve of my excusing myself from entor- ing upon the communications bltNeen the Grea,t p I am permitted, however, to say that her s Government have no reason to believe that the action of any of the Powers will be inconsistent with their treaty engagements.

—♦- THE SOUDAN. FIGHTING AT TAMAI. SCAKIM, Wednejday.—Colonel Kitchener, the newly- appointed Governor-General of the Red Sea Littoral. accompanied by his staff, arrived in H.M.S. Dolphin yesterday, and was received with the customary salute. After holding an official reception, Colonel Kitchener formally took up his duties. The rebels in Tamai recently attempted a sortie, but were sharply repulsed with a loss of 150 kilted,, by the Fiiendlies, who are investing the place. Deserters, through hungei n. rebel camp, are daily coming in. Heat is s 0 y abating.

TURKISH WAR PREPARATIONS. BEYROUT, Tuesday. — Great excitement has been caused throughout this district by the calling out of the army reserves and the drawing of men for the conscrip- tion. Several thousand men have been taken and arrived at Damascus. The Government, however, experiences great difficulty in obtaining recruits, most of the men liable for serving taking to flight, and having to be pursued by patrols of cavalry. Much distress and stagnation of trade have resulted from these measures.

*■ BULGARIA. A RUSSO-TURKISH ALLIANCE. SOFIA, TUESDAY, 7 40 P.M.—Prince Alexander left at four o'clock this afternoon for Lom Palanka. As soon as the news spread that the Prince was going to set out to-day crowds gathered round the Palace, and the scene was very impressive The Prince drove by standing up in his carriage, and saying, Good by, brethren," in the Bulgarian language, to the people gathered on both sides of the way. Tears were visible in many eyes, and numerous were the hearty wishes for his return. Before his departure the Prince issued a manifesto to the Bulgarian people, in which he says -—" Being convinced of the sad truth that our de- parture from Bulgaria will contribute to her liberation, and having received the assurance of his Imperial Majesty the Czar of Russia that the independence, liberty, and the rights of our country will remain intact, and that nobody will interfere in its internal affairs, we inform our beloved people that we renounce the Bulgarian throne." The Prince expresses his desire for the future welfare of the Principality, states that he has appointed as regents M.M. Stephan Stam- buloff Petro Karaveloff, and Col. Mutkuroff, and counsels the people to submit to their orders. CONSTANTINOPLE, Tuesday.—It is expectedthere in the event of the definite abdication of Prince Alexander a Turkish and Russian High Commissioner will be appointed who will form a provisional Government for Bulgaria pending the election of a new ruler. The relations between the Sultan and the British Embassy are at present very good. VIENA, Wednesday.—A semi-official contradiction is given to the report from Sofia that the German and Austrian representatives had presented an identical note Alexander, shortly after his leturn, protesting however, that liiB conspirators. It is added European Powtrs, and more particuia?j,y ? A°fn( Hungary, confidentially gave those in power at'^ofta," and later the Prince himself, friendly advice tj be guided by wisdom and caution, and not to adopt hasty decisions which might have fatal consequences. The Neue Freie Presse publishes intelligence from its Sofia ccnespondent, stating that Prince Alexander on being asked by several officers whether he would again claim the throne if re-elected by the Sobranje, answered in the affirmative. PARIS, September 8.—The Temps of this evening, in its first article, discusses the piesent state of affairs in Bulgaria. The article is woitby of reproduction, because It shows the exact limits of the necessarily disinterested way in which the most influential French newspapers regard the consequences of recent events. In this there is more resignation than indifference, and this tone, imposed on France by a general situation which she can neither modify nor control, shows that Russia henceforth will have to rely on her own forces, and to look to her own interests, as long as she remains in accord with the two other Empires:— "This abdication closes a well-defined phase of the Bulgarian question, and perhaps even of the Eastern question. Within the last year, thanks to the man- oeuvres of Austria, the decision of Lord Salisbury, and the ability of Sir W. White, who is going to resume at Constantinople the position which was his due, Russian policy had undergone a series of checks in the Balkans. Its influence was excluded from Bulgaria. Servia and Roumania were turning towards Austria, whose position was becoming more solidly fixed in Bosnia and Herze- gotina. No faithful dependant remained to Russia but Montenegro; and this country she could not very effec- tually defend against the quibbles which were raised by Austria in connexion with the Herzegovinian refugees or the port of Antivari nor could she favour it fully in its desires for expansion. As regards Greece, quite at the extremity of the Balkan Peninsula, although treated without justice and without due deference by the Central Powers and by England, she hesitated to seek support from the Empire of the north, to which she is united by so many bonds, but from which she is separated by re- collections that are still fresh. The ascendancy of Russia seemed then to have given way along the whole line, and the destructive war whieh she had undertaken for the deliverance cf the Eastern Slaves in J 877, appeared in no respect to have brought her nearer the ultimate object of her ambition. The whole of the north of the Balkan Peninsula was slowly but surely oscillating towards Austria, and for a time English influence appeared to carry the day, both at Censtantinople and at Sofia. But this state of affairs, like all those which result from a sudden popular move- ment or the manoeuvres of diplomacy, was not to last long. Now Russia re-assumes in the East the pre- dominating situation which belongs to her by her enter- prises and in virtue of ethnic affinities. Bulgaria, after a temporary misunderstanding, comes back enlarged to her. Roumania is in open war as regards tariffs with Austria and even in Servia public opinion, more and more hostile to the power which enabled King Milan to engage in a disastrous war, hopes to restore the Russophil party to power. In all the noi thern Balkan Peninsula w, then, evidence of a retura of Russian influence, which permits the Czar to resume a more active policy. After long-continued abstention Russia now appears to desire to recover her position.

BANK—This bank was opened ? £ >J5S1for the Payment of 17s. 6d. in +vL rotrnla+ioTia fS+v T?osit°rs w^° had complied with 5m Ean> Act- These number about n n rpepint rtir6 Warc^ each was required to Sign a the bank from all further liability. Ihe total indebtedness of the bank is £ 201,000, whilst the assets are £ 174,000 The irregular depositors represent the sum of £ 99)000, whose cfaims will have to be determined by the Registrar-General. THE TITHE WAR IN WALES.—Advantage was taken of the monthly fair at Ruthin to convene a meeting of farmers and others interested in the struggle which ia now in progress with respect to the payment of tithoa It was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Mr John Parry, Plas Llanarmon, that the farmers assembled, representing the parishes which had refused to pay tithes, and other districts, should pursue the same line of conduct as hitherto in refusing to submit to the clerical impost. It was proposed by Mr. Edward Owen, Hendre, that an Anti-Tithe League should be formed, and this wns adopted with acclamation, and an Executive Committee was appointed. Mr. Parry presided at an open-air demonstration later in the day. Mr. Daniel Jones, Wern, proposed, and Mr. Evan Davies,^ Plas Bennett, seconded the following resolu- tion :—"That this meeting disapproves of the conduct of those clergymen who have refused to meet the far- mers by any abatement in the tithes during the depres- sion from which they are now suffering." The resolu- tion was adopted with cheers, and a second resolution was passed declaring that the time had arrived when the tithes should be utilised for the purpose of lighten- I inf the burdens of the farmers.

THE BRISTOL CHANNEL YACHT CLUB REGATTA. The Bristol Channel Yacht Ciub Regatta took place yesterday (Thursday) under the patronage of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort. K.G Sir J. J. Jenkins, W. G. Vivian, Esq., Howel Gwyn, Esq., and J. T. D. Llewelyn, Esq. The wind at the time was a good whole-sail working breeze from S.W., and a fine afternoon. The course for the first-class yachts was from the committee 1 boat which lay off the club E.N.E. about two and three- quarter miles, to the Swansea Fairway buoy; thence S.E. by E. two miles, round the Neath Fairway buoy; thence west one and three-quarter miles round the striped buoy; thence W.S.W. about one and one- eighth mile round the chequered buoy thence W.N. VV. course to the committee boat, three times round, leaving all marks except the striped green grounds buoy on the starboard hand. The second-class yachts went the same course as the first-class yachts, but only twice round. The skiffs went the same course as the second-class yachts. Pleasure boats went twice round Swansea Fairweather buoy, thence round the checquered buoy to the committee boat, twice round a course of about 18 miles. The officers of the day were Mr. A. Oakshot for the sailing matches, assisted by ^Mr. George H. Gronow and Mr. W. Wright, and ft r. B. J. Rosser, for the foreshore sports. L L THE FIRST CLASS YACHTS startea at one o ClOCK, according to the rules of the Y.R A. First prize zelo, second prize £ 3. The following yachts competed The Condor, 16 tons, owner, J. Clarke Richardson, Esq., B C Y C Hinda, owner. C. N. Rodick, Esq., 18 tons. Helena, owner, Messrs .Beck and Cox, was entered, but did not sail. SECOND CLASS YACHTS, Prize, a Silver Cup =- Colleen, owner, Gwynne Lewis Esq Midget, owner, Charles Bath Esq.; Wirral, owner, — Birk- beck. Esq. These yachts started at 1.15 p.m THE SKIFFS (First prize, JS5 seeond.| £ 3 third, £2 fourth, £1 15s. fifth, £1 10s.; sixth, zEl; seventh, 15s.) started at 1.30 as follows :—Thomas and John, 133 John and Eliza, 175; Sarah Jane, 60; Emeline, 121; Cambria, 208; H.S.B., 161; Rising Sun, 210; William and Annie, 211 Fear Not, 180 William and Henry, 224 Willie, 193 Perseve- rance, 225. The first class yachts made the first round in the following order:—The "Condor" came round leading with the Hinda well on her weather side, and round- ing the Committee boat as follows :—" Condor," 2hrs. 25mins. 28secs. Hinda." 2hrs. 25mins. 44secs. They then went off for the second round, the Condor lead- ing and setting her spinniker, but the Hinda" un- heedingly went along indifferent to the advantages of this additional canvass. Possibly those on board thought they could do better work without it. The wind became more southerly at times and very breezy. A most unfortunate accident happened to the "Condor," which marred the excitement of the race On rounding the Neath Buoy to put for the westward, the wind increased, and struck the Condor s topmast. The "Condor' however held on her course, but when she was about 200 yards ahead of the "Hinda her mast went over the side. The Hinda" immediately offered assistance. 'Ultimately the steam-tug Stag and the Helene appeared on the scene, the latter taking the dismantled yacht in tow. The Hinda then held on her course and won the race. The second class yachts rounded the Committee boat for the first time, as follows "Midget," 2hrs. 42mins. 19secs "Colleen," 2hrs. 46mins. 253ecs.; "Wirral," 3hrs. Omins. 42secs. The Midget" was smartly handled, especially on setting her spinniker, and thus obtained an advantage over the Colleen," who had one reef down and topmast housed. The Wirral being only a partly-decked boat had to give up, owing to the heavy sea running to the southward. The second round of the first class yachts was as follows — "Condor," 3h. 40m. 21s. Hinda," 3h. 41m 43s. The Hinda," while rounding, had her topsail hanging loose, the halyards evidently having got fouled. In the second class yacht race the Midget" returned to win at 4h. 10m. 45s the other yachts having given up. The PLEASURE BOATS passed the winning mark in the following order :—Lily, 4hrs. 30min. 48secs; Swallow, 4hrs. 46min. 36secs The skiffs returned to win in the following order :— "William and Annie," 211, 4h. 32m. 12s.; '• Cambria," 208, 4h 34m 48s.; "Rising Sun," 210, 4h 41m 14s; "H.S.B. 161, 4h 44m 23s "Emeline," 121, 4h 45m 55s; Perseverance," 225,4h 48m 17s; "Thomas and John," 133, 4h 50m 0s Willie," 225, 4h 52m 43s. The first class yacht returned to win as follows: "Hinda," 5h 25oi 58a. I LONGSHORE SPORTS. The 'longshore sports comprised the usual boat races, together with swimming matches, tug of war, duck hunt, and other sports likely to afford amusement to and excite interest in visitors on shore. The competi tions, with the winners, were as follows:— Two OAR'D GIGS (for bo>s under 14).—Fvr«t J 7s.; second, 5s. third, 2s. 6d. -David J. Gammon 1st, William Mack 2nd, and Arthur Gammon 3rd. STEEPLECHASE SWIMMING. — First prize, 10s. second, 7s. 6d. third, 5a.-MoCa.en 1st, Wm. Howeli 2nd, and Edward Smith 3rd. SKIFFS' PUNTS' PADDIES.—First prize, 7s. 6d.; second, 5s third, 2s. 6d.—David Jenkins ht, Mitchell 2nd, and R. Thomas 3rd. FOUR OAR'D GIGS (for boys under 14).—First prize, 10s. 6d.; second, 5s.; third, 2s. 6d.—William Bevan 1st, William Eynon 2nd. There was no third compoti- tion. SWIMMING MATCH, (gentlemen amateurs.)—Amateur prize, a cup.—E. Francis, 92, High-street., Swansea. Four entered. AQUATIC DERBY.—1st prize, 10s.; 2nd, 7s. 6d.; 3rd, 5s.—William Hoskins, 1st; William Smith, 2nd; D. Hoskins, 3rd. SCULLING RACB -1st, 7s. 6d.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd. 2s. 6d.— R. Thomas, 1st; Webbern, 2nd William Nfcboll, 3rd. PLANK AND SHOVEL RACE, (each to carry an outside latnrixe 7s. ,6d.} 2nd, 5s. 3i'd, 2*. od,- William Smith, 1st; William Howell, 2ud and E. Smith, 3rd. Two OAR'D GIGS, (gentlemen amateurs v—Prize, a cup.—F. C. Jones, (Minnie.) DARING FEATS OF HORBEMANSHIP.-Prize. 10s.—M. Smith. TUG OF WAR.-Prize 15s.—M. Smith's team. DUCK HUNT.—Duck punt with pair of oars gig to have three oars only.-Prize, 10s.—D. Hoskias (duck) caught by E. Smith in four minutes. NEAPOLITAN POLE DANCE, (for a live pig.)—Matthew Smith. "he shore sports passed off in a most satisfactory manner under the able management of Captain B. J. Rosier, tasisted by Captain Evans. After the sports were over, the committee with some of the members of the Club adjourned to the Club, where they sat down to a most substantial dinner, which was served out in excellent style, thoreby reflecting great credit on the catering abilities of the steward of the club. The chair was occupied by the president, Commodore J. Clarke Richardson, vice-president, Lieutenant Madge also being present. The repast, which was >!ono full justice to being over, the chairman, whose cheerfulness and geniality added greatly to the general enjoyment of the evening, proposed the toast of "The Queen," which was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm by all. He also proposed The health of the Prince of Wales who, he said, was a great yachtsman. This was also drank with enthusiasm. Mr. Oakshot said he rose to propose the health of one whom they all respected. It was the health of their worthy Commodore. (Applause.) The Commodore had done his utmost to further the interests of the club and had always been to the fore. He knew they all sympathised with him in the loss he had sustained that day through an unfortunate accident. This toast having been duly honoured, The President responded, thanking the company very much for the manner in which they had drank his health and in a few appropriate remarks proposed the health of Mr. Oakshot. Mr. Oakshot briefly responded, remarking he should do all in his power for the interests of the club. The health of Mr. Rosser was proposed in eulogistic terms by Mr. Thomas, and which was drunk with en- thusiasm. The recipient of this honour having duly responded, the "health of Mr. and Mrs. Rodick" was also drank with the usual enthusiasm, after which, The Chairman proposed The Press," coupled with the name of Mr. Mansel, The Cambrian. Mr. Mansel having appropriately responded, The Chairman said he had great pleasure in pro- posing the health of their indefatigable hon. secretary Mr. Strick, who services, he said, were highly valued by the Club. This having been drank and responded to, Mr. Madge proposed the health of Mr. Baker Haynes, which was drank and briefly responded to by that gentleman. The Health of the Officers of the Club was also proposed and drank with the usual enthusiasm. Several other toasts followed, interspersed with comic and other songs, after which the party broke up, having thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

M. Leroux, head cashier of Messrs. Rothschilds' bank, died suddenly from apoplexy on Friday whenlhe was re- turning from the funeral of the Baroness de Rothschild. THE ENGLISH AND AMERICAN YACHT RACE.—The race for the American Cup between the Mayflower and the Galatea took place at New York on Tnesday. The morning opened heavy and sluggish, and there was no breeze; but as the time drew near for the race the wind freshened. The start took place at 10.57, and the Galatea at first held a slight lead, but the Mayflower quickly overhauled her, and gradually increasing her advantage, was soon half a. mile ahead. Thence to near Sandy Hook the Mayflower's lead varied from a quarter to three- quarters of a mile, but at Sandy Hook the Galatea was very little astern. At this point the wind was blowing at the rate of twelve miles an hour from the south-east. ■lae Mayflower again increased her lead to three-quarters OL* mile> and at the Scotland lightship was a mile ahead. e rounded Sandy Hook lightship at 2.34 p.m., and the on thl rof 2*43- p'm- passIngthe Scotland lightship on lead to two^ii1™6*?6 J1 aXfl^wer \ac* in,creased *er i. off Hoffman Island, near the rs I weather clear. Large crowds witnessed the start and finish from the shore, and craft of all kinds followed the yachts. It is stated this evening that the Galatea was interfered with by excursion steamers and boats in the lower bay.

? £ acal Intelligence SWANSEA'S VITAL STATISTICS.—For the week end- ing Sept. 4.—Births registered, 47 annual rate per 1000, 33'1. Deaths registered, 13; annual rate per 1000, 9'2 —EBEN. DAVIES, Medical Officer of Health. BOATING ACCIDENT. On Friday a sad boating accident was reported from Carmarthen. It appears that three men, Messrs. Frederick Lewis, foreman at the Carmarthen Journal Office, Thomas Davies, and George Rogers, went down the.RiverTowy for a boating excursion, and on their return Lewis and Davies were changing places, when the boat capsized, and the occupants were thrown into the water. Davies and Rogers struggled to the bank, but Lewis, who received a violent blow in the capsizing of the boat, did not rise again. The body was recovered several hours afterwards. MARRIAGE. On Tuesday, the 7th inst., at St. Augustines Church, Penarth, by the Rev. Charles Parsons, M.A., Rector of the Parish, assisted by the Rev. M. Evanson, the marriage of the Rev. W. R. Shepherd, M.A., of Swansea, to Catherine Josephine, youngest daughter of the late E. Lisle, Esq., Woodfield, Penarth, was celebrated. The bridesmaids were Miss Lisle, (sister of the bride), Miss Shepherd, Miss F. Shepherd, (sisters of the bridegroom), Miss Maria Marsden, and Miss Muriel Marsden, nieces of the bride. After the ceremony, the bridal party returned to Woodfield, where a sumptuous repast was provided, followed by the usual congratulations and best wishes for the health and happiness of the bride and bride- groom. The happy pair left by express for London. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable. MISS H. M. JONES' GRAND EVENING CONCERT.— This well-known contralto singer will give her grand annual concert in the Albert Hall, on Thursday, the 23rd inst. Miss Jones is too well Known in Swansea and South Wales to need comment. She won the first prize for contralto solo at the Royal National Eisteddfod, Denbigh, in 1882, at Cardiff in. 1883, and has also obtained the bronze medal for sinking at the Royal Academy of Music, She fias olten given her ser- vices gratuitously on behalf of various local charities and benevolent objects, and we trust she will now be rewarded with a crowded attendance Miss Jones will present free tickets to the inmates or the Blind Asylum and Orphan Home to her concert—a kindness which we are sure will be duly appreciaetd. eeAdtt. HOME FOR WAIFS AND STRAYS MUMBLES. — It will be seen by advertisement m another solumn that a public meeting in connection with this home will be held next Friday at the Agricultural Hall, Swansea. The home was opened in June ot last year, for young girls found uneared for, or being brought up in im- moral houses. It is a certified Industrial School, under Government inspection, and was established by the munificence of an anonymous donor, now one of the homes of the Church of England Society for providing homes for waifs and strays. Three children were admitted at the opening, and there a.-e now nine- teen, out of a full complement of 20 children. At Friday's meeting the chair will be taken by Mr. J. Coke Fowler, and an address will be delivered by the Rev. J. W. Horsley, M.A., now secretarypthe Society for providing homes for waifs and strays. We under- stand that sermons in aid of the Society wilt be preached on Friday at St. James's Church, and or Sunday at St. Paul's, Sketty, and All Saints Oy8tarmouth. It is within the power of almost every one tonelp forward this Christian and benevolent work, and ve trust the appeal now made by the committee will result in a large accession of funds. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLCWS, M.U — The annual outing of the Juvenile Branchof the Swan- sea District of this order took place on Wednesday last, when a party, numbering about 60, proceeded in brakes provided by Mr. J. H. Rosser, Wild-street, to Parkmill. On arriving at Fairwood Comnon the party were supplied with luncheon by P.G. W. H. Spring, (Spring Lodge) Wind-street. Having dont full justice to the fare provided, the party proceeded to Pennard Castle, where further refreshments were partaken of, provided by the same gentlemen. Various games, such as football, cricket, &c., were played at tUs place dur- ing the remainder of the day, after whici the party retired to the Gower Inn, when they pariook of tea Here Mr. and Mrs. J. H Rosser, Vvind-stieet, attended to the wants of the juveniles, generously providing an abundant supply of biscuits,. &c. The party subse- quently returned home, arriving at Swansea about eight o'clock, the whole having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The thoughtful generosity of Messrs. Spring and Rosser, we need ;iardly sat, was fully appreciate-! by the young frien is. I he District Officer, together fche committee of the Juvsnile Lodge, subsequently paid a visit to the W. H. Spring'' Lodge, where P.G. Griffen (St. Patrick's Lodge), re ferred in eulogistic terms to the liberality of Messrs. J Spring and Rosser, and, on behalf of th1. committee, proposed that the heartiest thanks of tie district be conveyed to those gentlemen for the interest they had taken in the day's proceedings. This was-onrled by ju} opr.ui and carried 1 .M.C.A, GrMNAsiuM.— fevenihg (inursday) a "talk about gymnastics" w"as given by Mr. Philip Stroud, with illustrations by members of he Gymnasium. There was a. fair attendance- and Mr F. S. Bishop presided.—The Chairman having briefij addressed the meeting, Mr. PhiHp Stroud commeiced by saying the same thing as an irishman said—before he said anything on the subject, he would makea few remarks. Gymnastics is one of the exercises wheh every Eng- lish and Welshman should indulge In (Applause.) He would take as his first point—exeruae. Exercise, what is it? Some people toy it wt-s ''exorcise," (Laughter.) The muscles form the greater pari, of flesh of both men and animals. There vere two kinds of muscle—the voluntary and the inoluntary. The voluntary muscles are those which arsubject to the will, and the involuntary muscles are hose which are not subject to the will. By means If exercise the inorganic matter is removed, and rplaced by new. Some people say football strengthens allhe muscles, but it does not, it only strengthens the lower part of the body. Our bodies are best develoed by means of gymnastics. Gymnastics is the best rcreation for any Man after a long and wearied stud. They make people more cheerful. Gymnasts, as rule, are the most cheerful sort of men to be fdnd anywhere. (Applause.) It was not only good for recreation and enjoyment, but presence of mind was especially increased by it. It also made men JI)re courageous, because it took great courage to go trough all their exercises. (Applause.) The question is often asked whether children in day schools woulc gain anything by indulging in gymnastic exercises. ;ome people say that if they gave them an open field au all the things necessary to exercise with, they requird nothing more. But that was all very well in its 'lace. Children would naturally indulge in those exerises because of the fun they would get thereby. Ir-gymnasiums it was different in every respect, £ <I there were some children who would not car for going to those places, the same as in an >pen field; but the whole body became more develped in gymna- siums than elsewhere. He thought tht m a few years gymnastics would be made compulsof In all schools, and especially Board Schools. (Applause.) In Athens alone, a few years ago, there were tfree large gym- nasiums as well as a few smaller one? and these were conducted by the public. There wee officers to look after them, and they also taught perans exercises in gymnastics. These gymnastics wer just about the same then as they were in the preent day. Gym- nastics and bathing will go well together, and ought to be more indulged in than at presat. (Applause.) Gymnastics have only risen in the >resent century, and have been looked.upon as a sciene. He then re- ferred to the members of their ownnstitution, He said that as soon as they felt tired of exercise to give it up at once, because they did themsives more harm than good by continuing at it. He di< not recommend gymnastics to anyone who had heart dsease, but those who had not heart disease could try gymnastics, be- cause it would keep heart disease avay to a great extent and prevent consumption. (Ap)lause.) In pur- suing gymastics it is conducive to heath. Mr. Stroud having finished his discourse, on thi motion of Mr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bellingham, 1. hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for his abl( and instructive address. A few of the members of the jymnasiuoi then went through a number of their exffcises in a most creditable manner, and elicited muchapplause. The meeting afterwards terminated. It is stated that the Panama Canal will be completed in 1889. From 15,000 to 20,000 workman are engaged in its construction.

OUR LOCAL TRADE, MANUFACTURES, I AND COMMERCE. On the whole the past week's shipping trade has been fairly active, although there has been a falling off in the shipments of coal and patent fuel as compared with the previous week. There has, however, been an increase in the exports of tin-plates and a considerable improvement in imports. A good supply of tonnage has arrived in ballast. The exports of tin-plates have been 590 tons ex "Jersey City," and 600 tons ex "Dorset "for New York. In regard to the tin-plate trade there is nothing cheering to report. Prices which have been steadily falling for weeks have at length reached figures which will not cover the cost of pro- duction at the present rate of wages. Either these must be reduced, or production decreased. A meeting of workmen was held on Saturday to receive the report and suggestion, the result of an interview of the masters and men held last week, when it was resolved to allow two sheets per box to the masters. By this decision complications affecting the employes at five works in the Llanelly district will be avoided. How far it meets the exigencies of the grave condition of affairs remain to be seen. A fair demand has been displayed for tin-plates during the week, on this score there being little to complain of, but the prices are so low that the business is not worth having. The imports amount to 14,166 tons, including 8,361 tons iron, steel, and mineral ores, and 5,805 tons pitwood, timber, pitch, &c. Imports Coastwise.-Pig iron, 875 tons tin-plate bars, 450 tons; sttel blooms, 1,199 tons; steel plates, 23; pitch, 1,394 tons bog ore, 140 to s timber and pit- wood, 212 tons slates, 46 tons salt, 348 tons copper ore, 884 tons; blende ore, 302 tons; bar copper, 22 tons flue dust, 105 tons limestone, 145 tons flour and grain, 2t9 tons; sundries, 221 tons. Imports Foreign.—France, potatoes, 205 tons; pit- wood, 1,165 tons; onions, 15 tons; Bilbao iron ore, 2,510 tons; Fiume manganese ore, 950 tons; Croustadt deals, 324 loads; Quebec timber, 600 loads Pensacola timber, 881 loads; Tucacas copper ore, 879 tons; New York zinc dross, 22 tons. Exports Foreig it.- Coals, 13,377 tons; patent fuel 3,996 tons; tin-plates, 1,190 tons steel rails, 94 tons general (Hamburg), 130 tons. Arrivals during the Week.—40 steamers, 17,428 tous 48 sailers, 5,102 tons total, 88 vessels, 22,530 tons register.

—♦ LIVERPOOL TIN-PLATE MARKET. (Specially reported for The Cambrian.) THURSDAY.—The best feature about the tin-plate market here this week has been its steadiness. Though prices are no higher they are certainly no lower. The business is quiet, and there is no movement of import- ance either way; but there is a better, if not a firmer tone prevailing, in consequence of the absence of sellers pie-ising their parcels of plates on unwilling buyers. If the latter proceedings had been flourishing this week, there would have been another drop of 3d. or so in the price. But wa have been saved that calamity so far at any rate, and it is to be hoped that nothing more will be heard of "another drop in the price of tin-plates." If the numerous works that are proposed to be shut down at the end of this month will really be stopped for a few weeks or months, that will mean such a reduction in the market as must tend to improve prices considerably. The course of the market here depeuds entirely on the supply of tin-plates diminish the supply and prices will improve, and the market become steady. Orders received this week for coke tins and Bessemer steel cokes have been few in number, and were placed at from 12s. 6d. to 12s. 9d. I.C., with 13s. I.C. for certain brands. The same may be said about Siemens steel plates with eoke finish, but few orders were received, and prices not quite so fit-in though, as 13s. 3d. I.C. has been taken in some instances. There is a good demand for wasteis in each of the three sorts of tin-plates just mentioned, the orders and enquiries received this week being quite numerous, and 12s., 12s. 3J., and even 12s. 6d. in some ca.selll have been the figures paid. The demaud for charcoal tinplates is pretty much as usual, not very brisk and prices rather low, when 14d. to 14s. 61. I.C. are the figures mentioned for ordinary kinds, with 15s. to 16s. I.C. for the better class plates. There is a better demand for ternes, aud prices are at from 12s. to 13s. 6J. I.C. Tin is £99 to jE99 15s. Scotch pig iron, 39s. 4d. to 39s. 4td. per ton and spelter is down to JB13 12s. 6d. to £1:3 17s. 6d.

+ IRISH hUTTER MARKETS. (From the Report cf T. J. Claming, Cork.) The low prices of butter and other produce were quite enough to make the position of the Irish farmer one of great difficulty and despondency, but I greatly regret having to report another and a very grave loss that be has now to reckon with. The potatoe blight has developed itself most extensively within the last three weeks in the South und West, and is extending beyond those districts, Kerry, Clare, and the .j' ¡"rn parte of the ec'-ty f Cork, it is very bad. Jn Saturday I travelled -)vor 160 miles through the ouiitry and the biackcnod stalks were to be seen vorywhore. Coming at this time, when the farmers .re He much impoverished, this is a calamity that annot be ofer-estirnated. It will be asked,-what has his to do with butter r Its permanent influence on he Irish Butter trade will bl; great unless the farmers :an hold on to the milch cattle. To enable and en- tourage them to do this will necessitate great forbear- nce and considerat.io.t. Tae l.,w prices of butter has Jready made them contemplate giving up dairying, ,nd if they are during this winter compelled to sell the ows to buy food or for other purposes, it will take ears beforo a milking stock car, be replaced. A stock f milch cows cannot be replaced in a day. In the leur.time, the Irish Butter trade will be reduced to mall proportion the one trade for which our climate, iasturage, and situation is best suited. This will be a Lational loss not alone to Irish farmers and traders, ■ut to iglish consumer- It will mean more money o be sent out of this kingdom to foreign producers nd higher prices to be paid by the English people for heir food. It is therefore strictly as an Irish butter lerchant, with an interest in the stability of this reat trade, that I call public attention to the crisis hat is upon us, and plead for a, stay of evictions for ur sorely tried people before the winter sets in.

0 ■■ 'HE WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The Welsh Natioiial Eisteddfod, comprising three )onct-rt and two E^stedJfod days, was held at Caerwys, Joith Wales, on August 31 »t- and September 1st and 2nd. was a purely Welsh Eisteddfod, there being not a ingle piece of English music aung or played at either of he meetings, and not one T uglish artiste engaged. The tvject of the Eisteddfod was to restore this national Listitution from its present Anglicised state, and the esult proved it to be an unqualified success. Caerwys .-as selected because of its beine; a very ancient and istarical placIt was celebrated for its Eissteddfodau arly in the 16th century. In fact, Lord Mostyn exhi- ited the Royal charter and signature of Queen Elizabeth jr an Eisteddfod held at Caerwys during the early pait f her reign, together with the identical silver harp pre- anted at the same Eittdddfod and now held in the lostyn famUy Another proof of the ancient character f Caerwys is the tree in the square planted by Heary I'iti). The first conceit, held on Tuesday, was presided over by M»j<>i Maiawaring, wuo gave an excellent Welsh address. At Wednesday's Eisteddfod Lord Mostyn pre- sided, also delivering all addr"»s in the vernacular. The chairman of Wednesday evening's meeting was Mr. Robert-), son of Mr. John Roberts, M.P., of Liverpool. Thursday's reunions were presided over by Mr. Puleston, M.P. and Mr. Pennant respectively. Lord Mostyn took the greatest interest in the Eisttddfod. He attended the five meeetings although he had a drive of five miles home between each. The most prominent figure of all was the Right Honourable Lady Llanover, who in conjunction with the Marquis of Bute, Lord Tredegar, and Lord Moityn, gave upwards of £80 in prizes for competition upon the ancient triple harp of Wales. Dr. Parry's services were secured as judge of the harp competitions. He was summoned to Lady Llanover's London establish- ment, and at an early hour on Saturday morning her ladyship decided to send for Dr. Parry's Welsh Choir from Swansea. The choir, numbering about 16 picked voices, went up to Caerwys on Monday evening. It can with fairness be stated that the Welsh harps, and especially the Welsh choir were the features of the Eisteddfod. The band of fourteen harps playing at the entrance of the president of each meeting was in itself most characteristic and effective. But the Welsh choir was the more attractive as will be seen when it is stated that the excellent singing of this choir gained enthusi- astic recalls at each of the meetings. The selections of the choir were the ancient Welsh airs as newly harmonised by Dr. Parry. On Thursday the members of the choir paid an early visit to the ancient town of Denbigh, where they were handsomely entertained by the Rev. Mr. Gee, the distinguished preacher and editor of Baner. The choir enjoyed their trips immensely, and returned to Swansea on Friday in a saloon carriage specially provided for tbem. Lady Llanover defrayed the railway and other expenses of the Welsh harpers and of the Welsh choir. The Eisteddfod, we are glad to state, was a success both musically and financially, and will undoubtedly go far towards retaining the old National Eisteddfod in its Welsh purity. The weather was most favourable to the enjoyment of all visitors, and the tent in which the Eisteddfod was held a remarkably fine one. The winners in the harp competitions were as follows:— CHIEF PRIZE, PEN RHAW."—1st, Dwymwen- Mrs. Richards, Ty'r Eglwys, Llanover; 2nd, Telynor Maldwyn-Mr. John Roberts, Builth; 3rd, Telynor Cymreig—Robert Jones, Llanerchymedd, Anglesea. "PANT CORLAN, YB WYN."—1st, Morganwg—Mr. Edward Davies, Taibach, Llanover; 2nd, Ab Tudur- Mr. Dafyd Jones, Caergybi, Llanover. Y BARDD YN EI AWEN.lst, Telynor Cymreig- Mr. Robert Jones, Llanerchymedd, Anglesea; 2nd, Telynor Seiriol-Mr. Owen Jones, Llanerchymedd, Anglesea. "SERCH HDDOL." — 1st, Ysgallen-Mr. Robert McKirdy, Llanover; 2nd, Mr. William Jones, Llan- erchymedd, Anglesea. "MERCH MEGAN."—Elizabeth A. Williams, Ty-Eos- y-Coed, Llanover. ft -in Mrs. Richards, the nrst tor the chiet prize, ceived a green ribbon with a silver border, on wmcn was intended to sew a medal suspended to it, but could not be got ready against the eisteddfod. His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, has consented to have his feather and coronet engraved on one side of it, anatne Welsh triple stringed harp, with Welsh inscription, on the other side.

The late Mr. S. Morley, it is reported, has left his shares in the Daily News to Mr. Arnold Morley, M.P. who is the chief Liberal Whip.

SWANSEA BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I The weekly meeting of this board was held on Thursday (yesterday) at the Workhouse, at noon. There were present:—Mr E. Rice Daniel, vice-chairman, in the chair; Mr Philip Rogers, vice-chairman; and Messrs. Thomas Phillips, Thomas HalJ, P. Jenkins, Thomas Jones, Edward Roberts, H. A. Chapman, Llewellyn Davies, David Owen, and Stephen Thomas. OUT BELIEF. The amount paid last month for out relief was £197 DS. 6,1., as against B203 15s. 6d. in the fame week last year, or a decrease of £6 10s. The number of paupers in the bouse wa9 274; in Cottage Homes, 101 total 375 showing an increase of 34, as compared with the same week in 1885. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE WITH THE VIVIAN FAMILY. Mr. E. Rice Daniel rose and said that he should like to say a few words before the business commenced. Since their last meeting, they had lost a most estimable lady in the death of Mrs. John Henry Vivian, of Single- ton Abbey. She was a most benevolent woman, remark- ably good to the poor, and especially to the inmates of the Workhouse. The family always took great interest in everything that took place in this town and neighbour- hood. They had now suffered a sad bereavement, and he thought that they as as board could not do less than take that opportunity to pass a vote of condolence with them in their heavy afflietion. He begged, therefore, to move, "That the Guardians of the Swansea Union do uuanimously express their sincere condolence with the family of Mrs. Vivian, of Singleton, on their great be- reavement and that the clerk do forward a copy of the above to Sir Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P. Mr. Philip Rogers, having known Mrs. Vivian for the last 60 years, said that no one could feel deeper sympathy for the family than he could, because no one who knew her could not but admire her. He considered her one of the bast hearted women that ever lived. He begged to second the resolution. Mr. Thomas Phillips observed that knowing the lady as he did, he could bear testimony as to her worth and benevolence. During his chairmanship of that board many kind acts which she did came through his hands. On several occasions many of the inmates were supplied by her with necessaries and luxuries. He cordially sup- ported the vote of confidence. Mr. Thomas Hall, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. Edward Roberta Mr. Philip Jenkins, and Mr. H. A. Chapman aho supported the resolution, which was carried unani- mously. THE CATHOLIC CHILDREN AND THEIR ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH. Canon Richards had written a letter to the board, which was read by the Chairman, to the effect that he was no longer able to furnish the escort for the children from the Cottage Homes to St. Joseph's Church on Sundays. The duty was not one that devolved upon him, but upon the guardians. For eight years it had been done by one poor man, who was now getting old and feeble, and he (the Canon) much regretted that when a proposal was brought forward to make the man a present for his services, it was opposed on the ground of a technicality which he trusted was no longer in the way. He asked the guardians to make arrangements for the taking of the children to school on one or other of the Sunday services. After some conversation, on the motion of Mr. Thomas Phillips, the letter was referred to the Visiting Committee of the Homes.

$#$iranflettfe. Our columns are open to the intelligent discussion of all question, of an important public nature; but, of course, it is understood that we do not 7If!cessarily endorse the vieivs of our Correspondentss All letters to the Editor must be authenticated wtth the name and address of the writer, net necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We cannot insert letters which have appeared elsewhere nor do ice undertake tu return rejected manuscripts.

THE DELIVERY OF LETTERS, &c., IN THE SWANSEA VALLEY. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—I do not wish to complain of anything without a cause, but I am of opinion that most of the inhabitants of the Swansea Valley will agree with me that we have great cause to complain as to the delivery of letters. The mail car, I believe, starts from Swansea about 6 a.m. and reaches its destination (Ystradgunlais—a dis- tance of 13 miles) about 7.30 a.m., but strange to say, not in hardly a village in the valley can the inhabitants get their communications before 9 or 9.30 a.m.; and in many instances even later. At Clydach. for instance, the mail passes before 6.30, but the delivery of the letters, &c is not made until past 9 a.m. Surely letters received at 6.30 should be delivered before 8 a.m. Persons desirous of leaving by the 8 18 a.m. train to attend to business, ate unable to get their correspondence until they return, although they may be of great im- portance for that very day. I hope that these few lines will tike effect in the right quarter, so that further complaint may be avoided.—Yours respectfully, Sppt. 6, 1886. INHABITANT.

THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE HARBOUR TRUST. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—I have noticed one or two letters on this subject iu your columns, and am rather anxious to knew the reason why the writer is so anxious to make the election a yearly rather than a permanent one. He tells us he has no fault to find with the last or the present occupant of the chair. Why, then, does he desire a change ? I for one altogether dissent from his proposal Whilst every- thing works harmoniously and beneficially, let well alone. If from any cause a change is considered desirable it could be easily effected by the vete of the Trust. But I think a yearly change of chairmanship would act most disastrously to the interests of the port and the bondholders of the harbour. The affairs of the harbour are of too complex a nature to be within the power of a novice to guide and control, and if there was to be a yearly change of chairmanship no sooner would the occupant have mastered the details than he would have to resign his office and relegate his duties to another who would know nothing or but little of the details. Changes and fresh crotches would thus be continually introduced, most inimical to the best interests of all. Only fancy a yearly change of chairmanship in our large railways and great public commercial undertakings. The whole business arrange- ments would soon become so jumbled and confused that even the combined wisdom of "Abeitawe" and "Nauticus" would be unable to extricate us. No the change is anything but desirable.—Yours, &c., ANCHOR.

+ THE MAYORALTY OF SWANSEA. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIB,—The time is now approaching when serious con- sideration ought to be given to the question of who shall be Mayor of Swansea for the ensuing year. Were next year to be an ordinary twelve month, the question which I now raise would be of no more than ordinary importance. But inasmuch as the Municipal year, 1886-7 will be the jubilee year of the reign of Her most gracious Majesty. Queea Victoria, the importance of the personality of the civic chairs of the country will be apparent to everybody. It is now pretty well admitted on all hands that the completion by the Queen of the full half century of her reign mast be celebrated all over the country with much grandeur as well as enthusiasm and loyalty. Swansea of course holds a pretty high place in the list of great towns in the United Kingdom. And Swansea, which shewed its loyalty so heartily on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales, must rise to the occasion and celebrate in a right royal manner the semi-centenary of Queen Victoria's reign. The nature of the celebration in each great centre of population will of course depend to a large extent upon the personality of the chief magistrate of the district. He should he, especially for next year, a wealthy man, a man of high social position, a maa of genial and liberal nature, and also a man whose past conduct has won him the hearty co-operation and approval of aU sections of the community over which he will preside. Now, it may happen that every town council in the country may not have within the limits of its own membership such a man as I have described. There are, of course, plenty of good men moved by the best intentions and worthy of honour- able recognition,—men who, in ordinary years, could fill the civic chair with propriety; but not such men as would best serve the interests of the town they repre- sent during the forthcoming remarkable year. But it should be remembered at this momemt that in the choice of mayor, town councils are not limited to their own members. They have a leltal right to choose a gentleman from outside their own body, and to appoint him to rule over them for 12 months. This is a power which, of course, is somewhat rarely used, and wisely so. But it is a power which certainly ought to be used in some cases at the approaching election. Let us take Swansea for example. I have not a word to say in depreciation of any of the Town Councillors who at this moment are aspiring to fill the chair. They are good men and true, and they deserve well of their colleagues in the Council and of the borough at large. But at the same time, I think their claims may properly give way for one year so as to do honour to Swansea by the appointment of the best man. I would suggest that the Council as a body should join unanimously, and that the town should support them, in a strong requisition to Mr. J. T. D. Llewelyn, of Penllergare, to take the Mayoralty for the ensuing year. I need not say one word m eulogy of Mr. Llewelyn his praise is in every man's mouth, and deservedly so. If he could be induced to undertake the Mayoralty of Swansea during the celebration year, he would do honour to the borough. And in the distri- bution of honours which will almost certainly take place at the hands ot Her Majesty, Mr. Llewelyn would be a fit and proper person to represent Swansea. as the recepient 01 such royal honour. I simply throw out this suggestion for what it is worth. I do not know whether Mr Llewelyn would consent to take the Mayoralty; but it the request were made to him by the unanimous voice of the borough, I hardly see how he could refuse. This is a moment when personal claims should give way to local patriotism, and therefore I press this suggestion upon the attention of the Town Council and of all the burgesses.—Yours faithfully, SENEX.

AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN tUNITY AND LOVE. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN-" SIR,—Mr. B. Bennett's reply to my communication in your issue of the week before last need not occupy my attention or your space to any particular length. In the first place he draws from my using a nom de plume two somewhat startling concluøiona-Firøt, that I am ashamed of my identity; second, that I am desirous of entering the kingdom of heaven under a fictitious name I I am well-known to all my acquaintances by the cognomen of Idris," and I might retort upon Mr. Bennet that he signs his name for the dailing delight of seeing it in print. His second point above mentioned is really so ridiculous that it is best dismissed without comment. Mr. Bennett must forgive my disagreeing with him when he charges me with changing the subject. Grieved and shocked by the character of bis first communication 1 penned my appeal for Christian Unity and Love; and how needful it was in Mr. Bennett's case I leave those to judge who have perused his second most unkind attack upon a minister of religion, whose only fault appears to be that his theology is not cut according to the measure prescribed by Mr. Bennett. I am very loth to argue with your correspondent the weighty and solemn topic of the divinity of Christ, though I hold strong views upon it; but I would beseech him. as there is a God above, not to take upon himself the judging of those who cannot see through his theological glass. There are many and diverse views on what the Bible tells us, and if a man is in the wrong it is not for his fellow-men to condemn him, especially when the point ill dispute is one on which the greatest intellects have conscientiously differed. Mr. Bennett should re. member (and so should we all) the divine precept of Jesus, 'J Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again." It is Mr. Bennett's attitude in regard to this command that called fcrth my humble protest in the sacred cause of treadtli of view and freedom of opinion. Mr. Bennett differs from me in his estimate of the Scriptures. He holds that very little of tbe bible would be left if the miracles weie blotted out." My estimate of the Scrip- tures is loftier than thit. Take away every miracle, every marvel, and what have you left ? A golden treasury of teaching, of precept, Heavenly, divine. Does Mr. Bennett think nothing of that? Is, for in- stance, the Sermon on the Mount nothing to him that he should say that a bible, bereft of miracles, would have very little left? Why, the miracles appeal to the in- tellect of many—perhaps, of the reasoning majority—in vain. But the teachings of the bible appeal to the minds of all with mighty irresistible force, tor who will deny the divinity that shines through tiie precepts of the Saviour of mankind ? Mr. Bennett should acquaint him- self with the sacred books of other religions; he will then be led to form a somewhat difftrent estimate of the Bible; but it will be a loftier and a purer estimate, and he will thank God more fervently than ever for the teachings embodied in that grand old book. Mr. Bennett must produce proof in support of his state- ment that Newton, Locke, Channing and the rest believed in the divinity of Christ. He would oblige also by giving his definition of "divinity," though I am loth to discuss further so solemn a point in the columns of a secular journal. God forbid that I should have said one word to weaken the convictions of any. I only appeal for liberty—for the recognition by one mind of the principle that other minds have a light to their views, though coming perhaps to diametrically opposite con- clusions. Mr. Bennett says that I "seek God through the intellect alone." This statement I deny in toto. The life and words of Christ-the divinest of all revela- tions—is a revelation of love. It appeals pre-eminently to the heart. But surely this should lead us to broader views in the matter of "head" religion. Are not all who work for the good of mankind aiming towards one common goal ? Mr. Bennett, according to his light, and Mr. Manning, according to his, if in earnest, are working for the same great and holy end. Let us, then, as we believe in the one great and infinite God, be kindly dis- posed and charitable one towards the other. He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in darkness, evea until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. I am, sir, yours truly, Llanelly, September 6, 1886. IDEIS. [Further coirespondence on this question would probably lead to personalities, which it would be well to avoid, and therefore it must now close.—El). C,]

♦ THE DISASTER AT KILVEY. j TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—While excitement lasts a great deal is done which in cooler moments is often regretted. The loss to the inhabitants of the Kilvey district has been in many cases serious, and in some positively pitiable. Homes broken up clothes lost and spoiled food destroyed; furniture wrecked and a host of other inconveniences have been caused by the disaster which overtook the village on Saturday last. It was quite natural, there- fore, that when the benevolently-minded saw the havoc wrought by the storm that their hands should find their way into their pockets at once, t,) relieve the wants of the poor people who were thus driven out of house and home. Th,.t is chaiactrristic of nearly the whole of human kind, and it has not been lacking in this case. A large sum has already been subscribed to alleviate the immediate vants of the distressed ones. A great deal has been made of the sight of seeing little children running about on Sunday without shoes on their feet and scant clothes on their backs. Of course, the surinlse at ouce sprung up in the bosoms of those who witnessed these things, that such children were accus- tomed to be comfortably clothed and well looked after, and that had the pitiless stoitn not broken into their homes they would be the happiest children in the world. But is such the case? Alas, I fear not. The children seen in the condition described are almost always in the same neglected state, and would have been barefooted if the storm had not touched the district; and that, too, whilst their hard-hearted parents could find the means of rectifying the wants of their children if they would keep out of the public-house, and pay attention to them as they ought. Many of the women, too, are not patterns of virtue, as far as their conduct is concerned. Many a sad tale has been dinned into the ears of those likely to be touched by such whinings as to the loss of their husband's clothes in the general calamity. But truth to tell, the clothes were at the time snugly packed up and nothing the worse for the storm, at the shops where such articles are taken for a "small consideration" —viz the pawn-shop. Then, again, a great deal has been said as to the loss of the week's provisions which had been purchased at the morning market. But to tell the truth, the class of people whose houses suffered, are those, in the majority of cases, who are not in the habit of going to market until late on Saturday night. However, I will not say much more, for fear by so doing the stream of charity might be retarded, and that the really deserving might suffer. But what I do wish to say and emphatically impress upon those in whose bands the funds are kept, is that every endeavour should be made to find out whether the recipients are really deserving of what they receive. Much complaint is al- ready being expressed that these piecautions are not being taken, and that many are receiving benefit who are little deserving of it. Persons having clothes who never took any great pains to clothe themselves respectably before, and being supplied with butcher's meat when they have hitherto been satisfied with bread and cheese and bacon, and so on. I would suggest that a strong and business-like committee be struck to deal out alms, and enquire as to the loss suffered by all those who have had the misfortune to be placed in the way of the flood, and let that less be made as good as the funds will allow. The Vicar of Kilvey is no doubt as good a man as can be found for the work at the first moment, but now that people are beginning to find their heads, I do not think he should be left to do all the work himself, but that others should come forward to assist him and, throwing all sentiment on one side, apply themselves to a just and equitable distribu- tion of the lelief fund, taking into consideration those who took care of themselves when they had the chance, and who did not waste their substance in riotous living- spending all they could lay their hands on in prosperous times, and then, like the grasshopper, when the time of adversity came, find themselves limping towards the habitation of the ant, begging to be supplied out of the store which the industrious had denied themselves to accumulate. I do not say that the improvident are to be neglected on this occasion, but I do say there ought to be some plan adopted by which these almost useless parasites should have their just share and no more, and that he really deserving should be helped to have their houses once mere put in order.—Yours truly, JUSTICE.

INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT.—In the High Couit of Justice, Queen's Bench Division, E. S. and A. Robinson and Co. v. Hughes.—Notice is given that the plaintiffs have obtained an injunction to restrain the defendant from infringing their patent for improvements in ma- chinery to manufacture satchel or rectangular-bottomed paper bags, of which the plaintiffs were the first in- ventors and that proceedings wiil be commenced against any other person infringing the said patent.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On August 27th, at Brookland-terrace, Swansea, the wife of F. J. Merry, of a daughter. .1 ?]ie 3„rd inst» at Stradey Castle, Carmarthenshire, the wife of C. W. Mansel Lewis, Esq., of a son. On the 2nd Sept., at 12, Ebberly Lawn, Barnstaple, the wife of the Rev. Albert Hughes, Buck's Mills, Vicarage, Bideford, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 6th inst., at St. James' Church, by the Rev. E. G. Richardson, Captain T. Arthur Tait, of Hartle- pool, to Carrie E. Gifford, eldest surviving daughter of the late Gifford Wood. On Tuesday, Sept. 7th, at St Augustine's, Penarth by the Rev. Chas. Parsons, Rector of the Parish' assisted by the Rev. M. Evanson, the Rev. W. It! Shepherd, M.A., of Swansea, to Catherine Josephine, youngest daughter of the late E. Lisle, Esq., of Wood- field, Penarth. On September 8th, at Cockett Church, near Swansea, William Jones, of Pontypridd, to Margaret Ellen, daughter of the Rev. Timothy Jones, St. George's- terrace. Swansea. s ° On the 8th inst., at Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, by the Rev. Thos. Williams, Vicar of All Saints', xF,1- t am Thomas Howell, of Swansea, to Elizabeth Jane Isaac, of Glantawe House, Kilvey. On the 8th inst., at St. James' Church, Swansea, by the Rev. Eli Clarke, Vicar of Christ Church, Thomas lhomas, of Springfield, Swansea, to Jane Jones, 12, Northampton-place, and Wellfield, Carmarthen. DEATHS. On the 8th inst., at Singleton, Swansea, Sarah Vivian, widow of the late John Henry Vivian, Esq., M P in her Eighty-eighth year. On the 2nd inst., at his residence, Dunns Field Cottage, Mumbles, Richard Shepherd, aged 43 years. Priced by Steam Power, and Published by HO WEI WALTER WILLIAMS <fc CO., at THE CAMBRIAN Office, Mo. 58, Wind-street. Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan— FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1880. I