The Cambrian

— WATER. (Copyright Strictly Reserved.) Water hles-ed water: Gael's greatest gift to man; It is a rnightv mystery In Oration's wonti rous plan. Tile fountllin of its being >*o human eye may see, We can mlly note the sunbeams Drinking of the rolling sea. The clouds they are its bearers, Beneath a low'ring sky, And hurry 011 their mission, Or plant and flower would die. It giveth all their beautv To the iil. and the rose. And it gently ope's the .iolet, To wake it from repose. It giveth all its verdure '1.'0 the daisy-spangled sod, And the lark sips ot the nedar, And snars to thank its God. The jewels in earth's caverns, They may be rich and rare, BtH the diamond pilles its lustre 'Fore tbe dew drop bright and fair. Water hlessed water: Would VOll know its worth in gold ? Ask that lost one in the Desert As by him the tde is told. For one drop to wet his lips, He'd a !nol1arci!s ransom give, To allay his burning thirst's pangs, And to live aud ouly live. Or ask that stricken sailor, In his fragile hoat, With madness in his wild brain, And tire-flame in his throat. For one drop of blessed water He'd give the world away; For ona drop of blessed water With what fervour he will pray Water blessed water! Of its virtnes I would sing: 'Tis the drink to cheer tbe peasant; 'lis the drink to suit It King; 'Tis the drink the Lion loveth. Ie strengthens c'elL his might 'Tis the drink to cheer the weary, Or the soldier in the fight. Water biesssd water: In love God formed Hiq plan To send it tn the coru-Selds, And distilled it, too,or man; 011 Oceai or on Desert, Hilth hill or mountain crest, 'Tis tile for all Creation, 'Tis the choicest and the best. Water blessed water: There is music in its voice Fha woods burst out in melody, And hird and beast rejoice. The trees they don their gay robes, As the showers float along, And the ring-dove anil riie tbrostle Will their am'rous notes prolong. In bright peliucid water, No crime or blood can be 5[) crime or blood can be It sendeth not the drunkard To the murd'rer's fatal tree. It culleth not tbe teardrop To dim that mother's eve; '.it swridcch not that father Tü bis wretched home to die. Water blessed water 'Tis pure as virtuous love; 'Tis fit e'en for the Angels In the starry realms above. Tilen go proclaim the tidints, East, North, and SOUth, and West, That God brew'd it îor his children 'Tis the purest drinic and bcst. C.D.M. Crrove Villa, Bishnpston, Bri8tol, September, 1889.

Varieties, «t. Ji try— i'ehbe I'm ugly enough, now, mum, but in my day lye broken a great nany hearts." Mistress—"Well, Mary, if you handled hearts the way you do my best china, I beiieve yuu." A Lr.SSi>» INTHF. GENDERS.-Grave Pedant: "What is a fort?" Infant prodilrY A place where men are locked up." G. P.: •* And what is a fortress?" 1. P. "It's a place where j Wouen aro looked up." 1 Retnrnerl Traveller—" I have often .thou¡¡;ht of that younp; l:r. Tease, and how he used to torment Miss Auburn about her red' hair. Did she ever gat even with him ?" Old Friend— j '■ Long ago. She married him." Mr. "My dear Mrs. Crcesus, may I not put your name j down for tickets for Professor Pundit's course of lectures on I .Bnr!dhi31lJ?" Mrs. C. Oh, by all means! You know how I passionately fond I am of flowers I Inquiring Spectator (at the r:1ces)-" Which horie was it that won?" 8pecuJative Spectator (gloomily) —" I don't know the name of the horse that won; hut I know the names of most of the hl)r,eS that didn't win." Maud (who is lovely)-" Wh"t's trumps?" Charley (who is clever, hut weary of the game)—"Well, my dear, in gardening spades are trump3; in a riot. clubs are trumps hearts are trumps in the boarding-school girl's romance diamonds are trumps with the society belle." A neilro appeared before a magistrate, charged with some I trivial offence. The latter sai,1 to the man, You call go now. :3amh.. hutlet me warn you never to appear here aga1D." Sambo replied, with a broarl grin, "1 wouldn't be here distime, on ly the constable fetch me." ELEGANTLY DRESSKP LADY "Will vou tell your wife when YOll get home, Mr. Simpson, that I will he there at five o'clock ?" Mr. Simpson (astonished) Who are you ? r don't know you." "Why, Mr Simpson, I am your cook, and have just been out. doing a little shopping." I caned, sir." said old Jinks to the tailor, "in reference to the Jetter you sent about the way my son ha's treated you. I think you wi1l find him all right in the future, because he has promised me to settle down." That doesn't interest me," replied the tailor; "I want him to settle np." I'll have to get rid of Matilda," said Mrs. Flipper, to her husband. During the week she does not get through her work until dark; but on Sundays, when she wants to get out. she manages t" get itj over hy two o'clock in the afternoon." Well. the way to get straight with her i. to let her (lo ont everv day." ALOSZA Now, dearest, I think I will get the tickets for our wedding trip to-day. Yon know there are only three days before the wedding, and I shall have so mnch to do. What route Wuuld you prefer to take?" Wilhelmina (with a bashful olush):—"Any one dearest, so long as it has plenty of tunnels." PASTY. Really, my dear," sai,l poor Mr. Jones to his better half. )luu have sadly disappointed me. I once considered you a. jewel of a woman, but you've turned out only a bit of matrimonial paste." "Then, my love," was the reply, console yourself with the idea that paste is very adhesive, and will stick to you as long as you live." American y,eporter- You have led a great many choirs, I understand ?" Organist A great many." "And you have no doubt seen a good many love-affairs among the singers 9" "Yes." "IV ell what I want to know is this-does the beÚe of the choir generally marry tenor or the nasso ?" The tenor; he sets the largest salary." rent—" ffnt, -r. HE WON HIS BRIDE.—Testy 0;<1 Gent Huh. D° you think yuu can support mv daughter In the "tyle to which she has been accustomed ?" Young Snit,)r-" Well, °° hut I can support her in tbe style to whjch her mother was accustomed for a good many years after she married you." Old Gent ( dued>—1"Take her, my son, and be happy.' Washerwoman, on whom enthusiastic Female Suttragist nab called during business hours—"Mo, I don't want a ^°*e' haven't got the time." Female Suffragist—"But if you had a vote, whom wuuld yousupport ?" Washerwoman —"The same man I've been supporting the last ten years?" Female 3\1tfragist-" Who's that?" W'\sherwoman-" My husband, of course A" WARRIOR BOLD.Ä lawyer gave a dinner party, after whkh the gentlemen retired t" smoke and chat. All at once he got up, took down a sword which formed part of a trophy, and, brandishing it in the air, exclaimed-" Ah ¡{entlemen, I 3hall neyer forget the day when I drew this blade for the first time 1" Pray, where dirt you draw it?" laid an inquiring guest. At a raffle," was the lawyer's simple rejoinder. A squad of Fifeshire volunteers were out for ball practice recently. One of the members üf the squad, a tailor by trade, was making exceedingly bad practice, and missing the target eyery shot. At length the officer in command became angry and inquired gruffly CaB you not see the target, sir, and you a taibr must thread your own needle?" Oh, ay, I can see the target," replied the volunteer, calmly. "An'l can thread a needle as well; but wha the"mIsch:ef ever tried to thread a needle at twa hunderya.^? ? EMPHATI" IRTiIQ Mr- Jones Smith, «' tells so much as negative vi The best epitaph that was ever written on. a provnc:ai pol"^onatable was:—' After fourteen y.ars' night duty he nev ^r watcb. He was never known to violently try; the nutters ola house, so that the master coming 'lownra^ght p With a glass of Scotch whisky and a shilling for He abhoned the taste of cold mutton, never drank » |1ms ot beer in a kitchen, and refused the offers of at least three well-to-do C, ONTHK ITHER Su,E.-On a river turner eomg do Clyde one day a worthy old couple fron t the workj**ed; John was explaining to his better half all < „ome alontr the paddles. A screw steamer chanced tocome»long them when Jenny exclaimedOd, John, look atttM, Here's >in withoot ony paidles ava; what da y k- that ?" "Dod, neither it has," returned John, 8tro lIlp hIS chin t;U:4htfnlly. "I'm dootin' thepaidlesmaun be the ¡tiler Si(A l'SI FUL^PAPEE.—The following announcement in a provincial newspaper To our respected readers. Bemg aware that farmer3 have no time to read our paper durmg tne summer season, we have just concocted a plan for makin^ this periodical render them goo (1 service. In future, durmg the mouth3 of June, July, and August, it will be printed on fly paper. All that is requireÜ is to damp the sheet, sprinkle sugar over it, and lay it on a plate. If by any chance a fly should escape the general slaughter, i; may be regardert as immortal our preparation being sudden death to these pests. P.v. We warn our fellow editors that they are strictly prohibited from copying our example. The system is patented." A GRA1\' PR.ACHKR.-A conntry woman, whi1st on a visit tü a large manufacturing town in Scotland, went to hear a celebrated divine, whose field of labour lay there, and whose fame had often been sounded in the ears of the worthy dame, On her return she was asked her opinion of The star of the west," as he was often called. "Oh," said she, "he's a preacher-a great preacher." Well, well, that's all true," said the other, but what <10 yon think of his views of doctrinal points, and his powers flf expounding the Scriptures ?" Oh," said the worthy critic, I dinna ken; hut he's just a wondeffu' man." But what did he say?" Ob, he just gaed 011, and gaell OU, and chappit on the Bible, and raised his twa hands abune his head, and then gaed en, again, and gaod on again, and thEn he swat and rubbit his brow, and when he stoppit he looked as if be could have said mair than whan he began-oh, he's a gran' preacher

"Rin" in the valiant man, and free The larger heart, the kindlier hand Ring out the darkness of the land Ring in the Christ that is to be ° J. A. Pi,-ton. M.P. A LITTLE SERMON.—We are told, with loud voices, that the Church of England is doomed. I do not believe in any such doom. If God has appointed that, for the faults of this Church and nation, that judgment is to fail upon us, then come lt wlll; not other wise, if we, who believe that it would be disastrous for our country, acquit our- selves like men and are strong. If we fail, it will not be through the power of our adversaries, but through our own faults Let us take warning from their reproaches, Neglect, in one place, of ministerial duties in another, political narrowness, driving friends into the ranks of foes in a third, faction or intolerance, impatient of the restraints of law, exaggeration of private. tastes or party notions at the expense of edification—these things, wherever they are found, are against us, these may be real dangers. Good and wise men should now, more than ever, discourage and avoid them.—Lord Selbovtie. PRINCIPLES OF ACTION.—If we hope to instruct others, we should familiarise our own minds to some fixed and determinate principles of action. The world is a vast labyrinth, in which almost everyone is running a different way, and almost everyone manifesting hatred to those who do not ruu the same Wny. A few, indeed, stand motionless, and, not seeking to lead themselves or others out of the maze, laugh at the failures of their brethren, yet with little reason for more grossly than the msst be- wildered wanderer does he err who never aims to go risht. It is more honourable to the head, as well as to the heart, to he misled by our eagerness in the pursuit of truth, than to be -afe from blundering by contempt of it. The happiness of mankind is the end of vntiie, and truth is the knowledge of the means, which he will never seriously attempt to discover who has not habitually interested himself in the welfare of others. Loleridge.

f. REVIEWS. "WIT AND WISDOM (93, Shoe-lane, London, E.C.). The sixth monthly part of this admirable weekly periodical has just been issued, and can be purchased for threepence. The part for November contains a vast amount of read- able matter, of both wit and wisdom. Part3 8 of CONQUESTS OF THE Citoss, a record of missionary work throughout the world, and Cassell's Illustrated HISTORY OF THE KUSSO-TUHKISH WAR. are now ready. They are as brimful of interest and instruc- tion as ever. The Conquests" continue the history of Livingstone, up to the time when he plunged into the wilderness, and was for a while lost to the world, until discovered by the intrepid Stanley. The record then takes the reader to the cold, inhospitable and sterile regions of Labrador, and tells many an affecting story of the effect of the Gospel upon a people who are often spoken of as notorious for treachery, cruelty and blood- thirstiness, giving well executed illustrations of the people, scenery and habits of the Essimos. After this, caapter XII. speaks of the missions to China, giving a most interesting account of the medical services rendered by the pioneers of the Gospel amongst these Orientals.— As to Part;) of the History of the Russo-Turkish War, it can honestly be repeated that a very thrilling account of that territic struggle is faithfully reproduced, the illustrations lending most valuable assistance in contemplating the heart-rending scenes which took place during the scrife. THH QUIVER (Cassell and Co., London, Paris, &c.).— We have just received the first part of a new volume (for November) of this excellent illustrated magazine for Sunday and general reading. Our expectations of what this new volume of The Quiver would be has been more than realised, and we highly commend it to the notice of our readers. Its content* are most entertaining and elevating, and bound to give every satisfaction to those who like reading which has in it a religious tone, a tone for good. The frontispiece is an excellent painting by M. E. Edwards, and is entitled "The Parsonage." The new volume of The Quiver commences a new serial tale "Worthy to be Loved," and if its opening chapters afford any criterion, then all we can say is that the story will be an interesting and instructive one throughout. "Jottings from a Minister's Note-book are written in a bright, happy style, and are a glimpse into the short and simple annals of the poor," which will, no doubt, be read with keen interest by those who prize such "glimpses." The jottings are the result of some years' residence in one of the busiest corners of the warJd, anu the writer, in his concluding sentences, says; "The experience gained in such scenes was in itself no small reward for the tension upon mind and heart which they brought. It was wonderful to see how human nature could adapt itself to its environment, and live on amid surroundings which might have been thought fatal to every effort. Thxt was one lesison. Far more blessed was the refltction that grew with added experience. The peace of God could fill human life in its most uncongenial surroundings with light from Heaven, and make it a benediction to all who had eyes to read its 1es80n." "How St. Eillion's Light went out" is a short well- written story in two chapters. Never Young and Never Old," "The Frogs in the Paddy-Field" (a new fable), "On the Church floor," are sketches which are bound to prove of interest to the reader. In an article on "Lowell's Religious Puetry," the writer, in opening, says: Lowell occupies a peculiar position in literature. He has written elegant verses, IIcholarly t::8saYil, ami some serious poems of sustained merit, but the humorous poems wl1ich were first malle popularly known, here by John Bright are those the public chiefly associates with his name and thus some of the beauties of his graver verses are overshadowed by these 'Biglow Papers' which are rich in humour, and keen in satire. Perhaps next to Longfellow is the American poet most known, though not most fully known. He has written nothing so well known as the verse in which Hosea Biglow figures his religious poems have not the repose that many of Whittier's have, nor is any one of them so clear in its poetic ring as that of Bryant's The Cloud on the Way,' but there are in Lowell's works poems that might not unfitly be brought into our collections of sacred Dostry, and there are dispersed through his writings couplets that will bear extract." Wings of the Morning," a new serial story, is ably written, like Worthy to be Loved." The other contents of The Quiver are many, and we Jwoald advise our readers to peruse them. S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO.'8 PUBLICATIONS (9, Pater- noster-row, London),—We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the usual monthly periodicals from the above enter- prising firm of publishers,—" A.1" is a capital monthly, and i. deserving of every support. With tb6 November number the second volume is brought to a elose and the publishers have now two handsome volumes of the A.I Annual" to offer to the public, very suitable Christmas and New Year's presents for friends. A.I" is intended for family reading, and, therefore, some of the stories are made specially nuitable for the youthful members of the family. In the new volume (December) a serial story for the young, from the pen of that popular writer of adventure stories, George Mandeville Fenn, will be commenced. At the same time the expectations of older members of the family will not be disappointed, and a story by Mrs. Alice Price will run side by side with Mr. Fenn's. A,1" for November contains some excellent artides (illustrated) on orchids, by W. Watson, and those who delight in rearing this plant would do well to read them. A Chat about Noses," by Leopold Wagner, is very interesting, and the same can be said about an artiele (illustrated) by Frank Rede Fowlse, on "Textile, Embroideries, and Lace at South Kensington," which is also very instructive. Some Conspicuous Captives," by A. Campbell-Swinton, is a well-written historical work, and in which every branch of literature is represented for philosophers, scholars, poets, divines, dramatists, historians, scientists, authors of essay, allegory, and romance, have all swelled the list of con- spicuous captives. The serial stories, The White Lady of Hazlewood," by Emily S. Holt; For Her Dear Sake," by Mrs. John Brett "Roger's Revenge," by E'elyn Everitt Green, are very entertaining, and in addition to which there are articles on The Body °fT>the Sean>en of England," Erratic -TTT.-V u„ Tel*graphs," "Decoration Day in contribution' o! °g. Chine C.bin,», pitby stories..?t^ler^eoPle « Games" is a chapter on the doings of the little black children of the Sandwich and other Islands, with illustrations, and will be read with pleasure.—The Infants Magazine is brimful of nrettv pictures and rhymes, in good bold type, including rlni on sacred history, with an illustration of the ™I.bPo/ «i~l. No. is also another magazine that ruay be read with lnteiest by children, and those of larger Delight" still maintaining the place of lj0n0f^- Y^j T. Schofield contributes a valuable article on Is cotoi a Friend or a Foe," whilst A Few Thoughts on Thrift is an article well worth perusal. There are also some "Hints for Mothers" on the matter of dress, which are sure to prove useful.—The Friendly Visitor also contains some sound papers on religious subjects.—The Mothei s Companion contains the opening chapter of a new story by Mary E. Ropes, entitled, "The Secret of the Ros- tolkins," which promises well, and will be acceptable to those who have read the preceding stories by the same authoress. The present number also contains very valuable chapters on The Physical Education of Children," "The Women's Co-operative Guild, Garden- ing for November," What Shall we Eat," "Dresses and Dressmaking," together with short stories, and a homely homily by Mary L. G. Petrie,B.A.—Our Own GaztMeand Y. W. C.A. News, contains much that is valuable to young women, especially those connected with Young Women's Associations. Light Sketches from Norway" is inter- ^ting, whilst "From the Ranks" and Tregarthen are serial stories with a mission. "Employment tor Women" should be read by all who have perplexing M8btgia to what they shall do with their daughters.— e Band of Hope Review and The British Workman r rear in a worthy manner, both being in eeping with the excellent publications which are associated with the firm of S. W Partridge and Co.

TT^^rfrross^nhv^8- Presbytery, St. Joseph's, 126, •?aI for some lln' 16th Ju|y. 1888.—This is to certify that t° years several invalids suffering from Kheuma- •> ave to my knowledge failed iu getting relief, or 1 nrn?n?S§ect °* recovery through skilful medicai a1'1,' J»p f°r them the medicine called <'Prairie Fiovver, and the aelebrated « Sequah's Oil. Through them a* sufferers have, to my perfect amazement, wufl fnvn7is in wv, 1 have received hundreds of assurances for' LKKi0?nTei'acit7 I have confidence, of the wonderf ul po«'er for good,of_ this me<IiCinei and I regard it as a blessing to sufferuag 1iumanity.WILUam S. DONEOAN, C.C. Seqnah Limited I heard 0f many cases benefitted whica r.iive^uled g rf-nv"1 other sources. HENRY FISHEK, Mission Church, 1^, 1J Oher-street, Dublin. Sequah, Limited."—"Factory-street Mission, Barton Hill, May 9th, 188-. Dear 9ir'In'f^L VhTJ Jf?ur "Prairie Flower" myself, and can truthfully say that after only two doses I am like a new man.-I am, yours truly, J. DURSTON, City Missionary, Bristol. Sequah, Limited, [5877

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. SATURDAY. [Before Dr. J. G. Hall and Lawrence Tulioch, Esq.] DRUNK.—William Roach, a labourer, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk in the Theatre on Friday evening.—Ehz. Popham, for being drunk and using abusive language, was sent to prison for 7 davs. COUNTY BUSINESS. TRESPASSING.—Thomas Williams, Edward ifainwarinT, and William Mainwaritig, three young men, were charged with trespassing upon Ynistell Farm, near Pantyffynon, in search of game. Mr. G. L. Morgan prosecuted, and Mr. T. G. Richards defended.—Wm. Perkins, a gamekeeper, said that upon th.-afternoon of October 15th 116 saw the three de- fendants beating the furze. They had two guns with them and three dogs. He watched them for an hour and W minutes, and during that time he saw them tire several shots, bringing one bird down.—The defence was that the de- fendants were on Ysyrgathan, an adjoining farm, over which they had a right to shoot.—Tney were each fined 25s., includ- ing costs. STKAYING DOSKEYS.—Thomas Isaac, John Williams, Margaret Anthony, and John Barrett, were charged with allowing donkeys to stray upon Longhor Common.—The de- fendants said the donkeys were driven from their keep by children, who left them upon the hi_hway.—They were all ordered to pay the costs of the summonses. | ASSAULTING THE POLICE.-Wrn. Walters, a young man, ad- mitted being drunk in the G-oi seinon Hotel, ana assaulting .P.O. Wiiliams in the execution of his duty.—U-e W'IS fi"ed £1 Lis., including costs. MONDAY. T „ TT [Before J. C. Fowler (Stipendiary), L. Tulioch, J. liall, and T. Cook Davies, Esqrs.] Drunk AND DISORDERLY.—John Matthews was charged t- wth. being drunk an 1 disorderly in Cast ie-squaie on the previous (Sunday) evening.-Prisoner, who admitted the oi>nce. was fined 5s. and costs, or 7 days. Xo PROSECUTION.—Robert Sullivan, a lad, was cnarged with stealing two oranges from a shop window in "'auge. street. No one appeared to prosecute, and the prisoner was discharged. CHARGK OF PILFERING lit THE MARKET.—Clara ^earrnan, a little girl of 10, was charged with attempting to steal half, a-crown, a shilling, and a bunch of keys, from the pocket of Grace White, of Beach-street, in the Market, on Saturday morning last.-Detective Morris went up to the complainant, a voung woman, in the Market, and, in consequence orwlut he said, she searched her pocket, which contained 3s. ôd. and a bunch of keys. She had missed nothing, and felt no hand in her pocket. Morris had the little girl with him.—jdn reply to Mr. G-lasbrook Richards, who defended, com plaiaant ad- mitted that if anyone had put a hand in her pocket she must have felt it.—Detective Morris deposed that about 20 minutes to 12 on Saturday morning he was near Mr. Coil's s frUit stall in the Market. The complainant and her lister were lsoking at the stall, and prisoner, who was standing between them, "fumbled" with her hand near the complainants dress pocket. Comolainant and her sister moved, and prisoner drew backa little, and then followed, and placed her letthauft n the complainant's pocket. She did this yet agam, and Morris caught her as she was taking her hand away. Ije then asked the complainant if she had lost anything, witn the result stated by complainant in her evidence. The little girl, on beiug charged with attempting to steal the money and the keys, replied, Oh, Mr. Morris, if you'll let S° I'll never .lo it a-*ain."—It! cross-examination, Morris sani ne was positive that the child placed her hand in the pocket ol com- plainant's dress, and not only in the folds—Mr. La 'Ce, manager of the Swansea Slaughter-house, said the last witiiesa spoke to him on Saturday in the Market, and he saw prisoner act in the manner already described.—Mr. Richards, in^reply lo the Bench, said the parents of the prisoner were t>y re- spectable people.—The father could give no explanation of toe girl's conduct, saying that she bad always been a good uirl, and only recently carried off a lint-class prize at the Board School she attended.—The step-mother salll she had never had any trouble with the girl.— Captain ColqnhoUlJ said that some time ago there were found in the oise number of umbrellas, which" ere stolen by the complainant's sister, and the mother must have been aware Of .tbat.- The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and made su de. fence, showing remarkable precocity.—The Stipendiary ob- served that he had never before seen such in one so young, who defended herself as quickly &« as de- cidedly as any advocate.—Mr. Richards said it appeared from this that she had received a good e lucati,-)n .-Tiie Beach im- posed a fine of 5s., which was paid by the parents, to whom the Stipendiary gave a word of advice as to their dutle. and responsibilities in connection with their children. UNJUST SCALES.—Thomas Thomas, coal dealer, nymonds- street, was summoned for having unjust scales in his posses- sion.—Supeirntendent Holland, Inspector of Weights and Measures, stated that on Wednesday, the 23rd October, lie saw defendant in Carmarthen-road selling coal from a cart, with a beam scde and two buckets. The scale was 31b. against the purchaser.—The defendant denied any intention to deceive, the Stipendiary said they had received a letter 1;t1.,llI.g HUn a good cnaracter. Mr. Fowler went outside to examine tile scale, and said the customers unquestionably suffered to the extent of nearly 3'b.. owing to the want of balance between the ainand bucket. Fined 10s. and eosts. LATE HOURS.—Caleb Slee was charged with being iri the Victoria Hotel, Wind-street, on Sunday, October it l. eteini- ant was proved to be on the premises at 2 o loc m the morning, in company with three other men, vvlio au given fictitious names. Defendant was fined 20s. and cos a, or ten days. A CABMAN SUMMONED.-Samuel Aston, licensed cab-driver, was summoned, under the bye-laws, for refusing to convey passengers in the borough, within the prescribed .e—Mr. Councillor W. H. Edward. Morriston, said that on aay, the 2-ith ult., he was in town, and in the evening at a qua. ter to 11, went to defendant on the cab-stand in Castle-square- He asked defendant to take him to Morriston, but he retusea, having another engagement for 11 o'clock.—Defendant saiu nis vehicle was a hansom, and was not licensed to carr £ "ree> Mr, Edwards having two others with him, and he tola mm this.— Mr. Edwards denied that defendant said anything of the sort. -The Stipendiary thought defendant clearly in the wrong, and lined him Is. and 81. 6d. costs. „ THE BoxA. FIDE TRAVELLER AGAIN.-George Hyue,- landlord of the Talbot Arms public house, was charged wltlI selhug beer on a Sunday.—iTr Mawdeslev (Deputy Town Clerk) prose- cuted Mr. Robinson amitn —P.3. Orararjer grave evidence. Oil October 2oth, witness and P.O. Hurtiett Talbot Arms at 10 minutes past 8 in the evening, Tile outer door was ajar, and witness and his companion enterea. They found in the bar 10 men, five standing and tive sitting. lai dlord was behind the counter, and in reply to witnes, said the men were all over the distance." The witness went on to say that some of tne men gave false and others unsatisfactory addresses. There were four other men in the room at the back, and two in the smoke room, and of the number four lived withir: the three mile radius. The landlord explained tnat the men told him they lived outside the statutory distance, and also said he had been careful to ask the usual questions, and to take all necessary precautions. The men were all sober and quiet. The landlord kept no book in which to register the names of visitors.-P.C. Burnett corroborated.—Mr. Smith said his client had been caught in a trap by mel1 who came to his house and told deliberate untruths, and also deceived the constables. The landlord had done everything he could not to be held responsible for the conduct of men who wrongfully gave false names and addresses. The landlord was called into the box, and in answer to Mr. Smith, agreed with the con- stables' evidence, and said his wife first and himself afterwards, asked each of the men if they had come beyond the three mile radius.—The Stipendiary said that although he was to do so, it would be much better for the defendant » to keep a book for entering the names of visitors, as th'S ould assist the police to trace parties, and also be a securJtYato the landlord himself.—Thomas Williams, Maurice Flynn, vj £ Pugh, Thomas Bowden, Thomas Mason, and Richard rujj' were summoned for being upon the premises, and 0tiier representing themselves to be bond fide travellers. Two men, Henry Taylor and Arthur Johnston, had also been moned, but did not appear, having left the town. The most of them, gave their residence as being at Morriston. Stipendiary, after a consultation, said We shall in this give a written decision, because it appears that although before us the other day a serious case, in which I tried t°., plain to the best of my ability that the word Morristo'j. not a sufficient description of a bona fide traveller, eutitn s him to enter a public house and claim drink, the same aIlS2jon is offered here to-day, as if it were a complete explana^' of the matter for which they are summoned. We thereto adjourn the case to Thursday week, and will give a wrl fji decision, which will state what the view of the court is, e it is amended or corrected by the higher court. The whole o the proceedings were adjourned, except the case again t Bowden, which was dismissed, as this defendant lives at Llau- samlet. TUESDAY. [Before J. C. Fowler (Stipendiary), D. Jones, and W. Stone, -Bsqrs.j DRUNK, &a.—Catherine Lewis, married, 4, Bethesda-street, was charged with being drunk and refusing to leave the High- street Police Station, on the 4th instant. P.C. Willis. 35, proved the case, and prisoner was fined 5s. and costs, or three days. A SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A POLICE CONSTABL.Emma McGwyer was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Welcome-lane, on the 4th inst. P.C. Bowen, 83, gave evidence. Prisoner denied that she was drunk, and said that theconstable kicked her in the neck while on the ground. Her neck was swollen as a result of the kick.-P.C. Bowen strongly denied that he assaulted the woman in any way.-P.C. Tucker said that when prisoner was brought to the Police Station she was beastly drunk." Her neck was swollen, but she made no complaint about being kicked. The case was adjourned for a week for the production of further evidence. BULLIES AT PORT TENANT.—Henry Jenkins, George Howard, and Robert Bowden, three boys residing at Port Tennant. were summoned by Lambert Leharne for assault, on the i;th ult. Complainant, a lad living at Port Tennant, said he met the defendants near the Lock Bridge, when Howard struck him several times on the head with a stick. He was also struck with stones, but he could not say who threw them. -Sergeant Payne said he examined the lad Leharne, upon whose body he found several bruises. The defendants were in the company of a gang of boys, who amused themselves by teasing and assaulting Leharne.-The Stipendiary said it was evident the defendants were a lot of bullies, and as such should be punished for what they had done. How would they like to be teased and assaulted by other boys ? Defendants were each fined 5s. and costs—12s. 10d. each. ASSAULT.—Emma Belton, married, 5, Clarence-court, was by Emily Minghamffor assault, on the 28th ultimo. said defendant struck her a violent biow days C°" Befendant was fined 5s. and costs, or fi re WEDNESDAY. [Before J. G. Hall and Thomas Davies, Esqrs ] wHh^h^ SHEETS.—There was no business from the Borou"h nised of hX°fiP °, a f?w Sch00'Board c«ses- which were dis- posed of by fines and orders being imposed. COUNTY BUSINESS. resDecS)lrT(ir?»»»^tVMBI'1's"~ John Lo £ ;'n, a basket maker, a hooks varue ls T"' was char^d with stewing two Hid not know the 1 tll8» Mermaid Hotel, said she ? "?ter he left itTh b\U he w*s in the hotel Sunday. be arreted and cha^d'H^ tW° '^oks.-P.C. DaviJ, 140, said i j the hooks (nrodiicoV\e R![lsouer> in whose possession he E"oks, but said he was drunk Pr'ncr »°w admilteel Uking'the with the inteiHio_n^ stealing them, but^i^plv otiT'sph'U of nusc i • Bench8 as to Prlsoner'3 Past good characte1, andI Iihe «nch, takin2 a lenient view of the case, fined him 5s. and costs only alto-ether 25s. AJFiLlATiUN^am bilhps Caerleon, Newport, wa= summoned y to spew cause, ftc. Defendant did iiIO^t appbut had admitted the paternity to a young man, who in° An order for 3s. 6d. per week was made" ?a,nes. pitman, (Jpper Town Loughor, was sum™°^cd £ fnn, c'arke, widotf, of the same place, to shew ca'^e. &c Defendant admitted the paternity, and was ordered to pay .^s. bd. and the coit«.

Mr. George palmer, formerly M.P. fot Heading, and bead of the great biscuit firm, has presented a second recreation ground to the oorough. It ionsista of 21 acres i of valuable building land, situate at He eaat end of the town, and he has also undertaken to fence the ground, and to give £ 300 Planting and otherwise improving the land, ihe gilt corflej with fitness this year, Mr. Palmers eldest son being Mayor of Reading. The Duke of Edinburgh has decided to live abroad because it is deemed expedient tbat he should reside at Coburg during several months in each year, as the heir to the Duchy and under the new family ukase of the Czar the Duchess must pass at least ;hree months of every year in Russia unless she wishes to lege a third of her allowance from the Imperial treasury. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh appear likely i" j^noaje very considerable personages in Germany, as t.b. nre in high favour at Berlin, and are now on excei; vit terms with the Duke of Saxe-Coburs-<.otha. BATTLE LIPK. rn come out of he struggle with dean hands use daily fI SimweHT SOAP," [6674

FOOTBALL. PENARTH v. SWANSEA.—About 500'J persons assembled on the St. Helen's Field en Saturday last to witness the encounter between the above teams. The weather was delightful, and the field was in excellent condition. Penarth Won the toss and elected to play from the Pavilion end, with the wind in their favour. D. Morgan kicked off for Swansea, and play settled down in the centre of the ground, where several tight scrums were formed, and in which the visitors sii/htly had the advantage. D. Morgan made a good rush through a scrum, and D. Grwyn followed up with a kick, and the forwards smartly following up rushed the oval near the Penarth goal- line. Garrett relieved with a strong run into neutral ground, but the home pack ayain pressed. Some fast play ensued, and Bishop, getting possession, made a shot at goal, which failed, bat D. Morgan rushed over and secured a try. Bancroft failed to do the needful, the ball striking the post. The game con- tinued to be stubbornly contested, and was carried on chiefly in Penarth territory. Towards the call of half-time, Garrett, who played a grand game, secured a try after a hard run. The place-kiyk failed, the ball striking the post. Half-time was called with the score reading, Swansea 1 try, 2 minors, Penarth I try. The second half was resumed with great spirit, every inch of ground being most stubbornly contested. Penartti resorted to long swift passing, and Bowles, getting the leather from Cxerretl, ran in and scored, the try being converted, Penarth were now four points to the good, but from this time to the end of the game the "All Whites" pressed their opponents veiy severely, and the wonder is that, they did not score more than they did. Bishop dropped a neat goal amidst a loud applause, and shortly afterwards W. Bowen got the leather trom a line up, and ran clean in without much opposi- tion, and Bancroft converting, placed the home team three points ahead, amid a scene of wild enthusiasm. Twice Swansea crossed the line, but was recalled, and twice torn Williams had a clear course to ruu in, but was called back. A series of tight scrimmages took place close to the renaith goal-line, the on- slaught of the home forwards being simply grand. The Jameses tried several times to cross the coveted line but were each time carried bodily back. At last D. James fell over, and scored in the corner. Bancroft made a grand attempt to convert, but failed. Time was immediately called, Swansea being the winners by X converted goal, dropped goal, 2 tries and 3 minors (LI points), to 1 goal and 1 try (o points). The teams wereSwansea.—Back, E. Bishop, D. tfwynn, Orrin and Pearce; ha 1-baoks, K James and D.James; forwards, W. Bowen (captain), D. »lor«an,T. Williams, W. Williams, Meredith, Ghailes. H. Bevan, H. Bowen.—Peuarth.—Back, E. Morgans; (captain), Howies, Radley and Williams ba1 £ b'l(*s' ^e £ nd liatebiiigs; forwarts, Law,iavl i. wl, WIllIams and aDothLer. ee teams tried conclusions at the St. Helen s Fie match was fine, and several thousand spectators witi Swansea was badly represented wor'k, took the about even, but the home team, by dmt oi > ball into their opponents' territory, and ( ]f th* Bancroft converted amidst applause. In the o 0|)tajn Hangers had the best of the game, but sU«*ded m obtain- iug one try, which Wood converted, doon aftei t got a free on the touch-line, and although the p loud most difficult angle, Bancroft lauded a g"f\pr^tested applause. The rest of the game was very stubb <y on both sides, and the visitors held a considerable "advantage handling the ball a good deal near the Swansea g • splendid defence saved an almost inevitable try «=. lUorogood sent the ball by two hugepu'i^w d Here uwyu and D. Morgan made some: lo< g tlie Hangers were pressed up to the call or time. Jf whisde the Swansea forwards got across ol discu.ssTou touched down in a crowd. Alter a good amongst tlie teams, the referee gave his decision the visitors. The game thus resulted in a win for wi sea, oy two goals (one from a free) and two minors to one g « d two minors. Tne following were the teams :—Swansea. nciolt, back; (iwyn, Mathews, Thorogood, and Orrin, arter backs; D. James and B. James, half-backs; VV B (apt.), T. Williams, J. Meredith, W. Williams, £ ..c!jarJe/'S, ovveu' J. Samuel, and D. Morgan, forwards.—Brighousz angers. ii. Abbey, back; S. Eastwood, F. Firth, A.. Broo e, and Hartley, three-quarter backs T. Lister and ,fTrfv,, ,1" oacks J. Richardson (captain), o. Samsden, Vv. eu, i. H Hugnes, A. Brown, F. Wood, H. H. Waller, and H. iiopton, forwards. BKIGHOUSE RAXGEKS y. CARDIFF.—Played at .raitt on Saturday, resulting in a draw in favour of the visitois by 2 guais, 1 try, and 3 minors to 2 goals, 1 try. In the nist half Fred Jones, Nicliolls, and Cosslett scored for Carditt, and ln the second nalt Fastwood, Hughes, and another scored for the Ranaers. Los DON HAKLKQUI.NS V. NEWPORT.—This naatcn was played at Newport on Saturday in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators, and after an excit'ug game tlie CJskside "lads won by 4 tries and o minors to 3 minors. The tries were scored by Webb, George Thomas (2), ami Charlie Thomas. LLANKLLY v. GLOUCESTER.—Played at Gloucester on Saturday, resulting in a draw, the score being Lianeily 4 minors, Gloucester 3 minors. CARDIFF HARLEQUINS v. BRIDGKND.— These old rivals met at Bridgend on Saturday, the 'Quins winning bv 3 goais, 4 tries to nil. The tries were scored by J. Lewis, VV. A. Jones, McN'ey, Keepings (2), and another. CHRIST COLLEGE (BRECON) v. SWANSEI 2ND.-Played in tine weather, and in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, at Brecon, on Saturday. James kicked off for the Collage, and Thorogood returned, and a very fast game euatieii, in which the superiority iu passing on the part of the visitors became abundantly clear, and at half-time the position of the contending parties was Swansea, i dropped goal and I minor College, 1 minor. The goal was secured by VV. Thomas by a splendio kick, and from the hall-way liag. Shortly alter play was resumed, T. Thorogood, by a fine kick, added anotner dropped goal to the Swansea score. J. Thomas and J. Samuel followed with tries, and at the couclu- aionofthe game the visitors left the held victorious by 2 goals, 2 tries, and I minor to I minor. This is the fourth match for the home team this season, and the first defeat. owansea team :—Back, Saunders three-quarter backs, J. Thomas (captain), M, Andrew, Thorogood, and W. Thomas half-backs, Northey and Edwards forwards, J. Samuel, D. Samuel, 1). Davies, A. Lewis, Wedge, Deacon, Norman, and H. Thorogood. Referee, Mr. Allen. Umpires-Messrs. Haraing and J. Gammon, NOTES ON THE GAME. I AunnH "I IViartl), the team which romped rouu^ ,]rew with :hts •'erstwhile invincibles, Cardiff ranLlane?/y du „ _.„| ,.iefe;\ ed Newport, has fallen before Swansea, and great was we udi thereof-a fall which has made Cardiil view her fortb- coming light with Swansea with feelings of anything but confidence. The fixture between Swansea and Penarth on Saturday last was the most important one in South Wales, and attracted about 5,000 persons to the Cricket Field. Much 1 ^peculation was rife as to the probable result, for it was felt that 'junett's men were a clever and formidable lot of fellows, and would take a let of beating. The more ardent supporters ,Jf cue All Whites," however, placed implicit conlidence ia -heir favourites, and again it was found that this conlidence w*s not misplaced. #*# As the two teams entered the tield of play, they were accorded very hearty receptions, and it was noticed th;at.Ponarth had beeu followed by a goodly number of enthusiastic supporters, wQo, as the match progressed, and up to the middle of the second half, made their presence known by unmistakeable shouts of encouragement and triumph-encouragemeut when i*atisea scored the first try, and triumph when Penarth scored. Both teams were iu the pink of condition, and had it been °tuo!-yyi=te, the game could not have betn fought as it was. The tight throughout was a most determined one, brimful of e-leiteni..t for now one team led the way, and then the other wouia score and skip a lew points ahead. Ten minutes after tde kick off the All Whites scored a try, but the angle being a difficult one, Bancroft, failed at the place kick, the ball strikilig the post. Garrett's men, not in the least daunted by fo S' W4nned to their work, and by some magnificent play, difiCe^ ^eir opponents to act on the defensive. Time after time 'hey attempt to cross the coveted goal line, but the defence intt'00 good and it looked as though Swansea was only to score the lirsL half. At last, however, the efforts of the seasiders izetr "Warded. Garrett set the passing machine in motion, and »ton 'ft Possession ran straight in, Bancroft's feeble attempt to Ji'n provoking laughter from the Penarthites on the field, the .,pli4Ce kick, although a grand one, failed, the ball striking time°al post' and as it bounded into play, the whistle for half- Was sounded. The Penarth partisans shouted, but chev never uttered a word. They were crestfallen, for at swa'0u*l'tlthat what took place at Cardiff would be repeated result -H°w groundless these misgivings were the linal Th. — "iI: onslauirht0nd kalf was ushered in by Penarth making an became st n0n t'le'r opponents' territory, and Swanseaites furious a ,rnore crestfallen. The game now waged fast and favour 'on? "uctuate' somewhat, but this fluctuation was in i'he three visitors, who played with great dash and spirit, rjassiuir i^Uarters got possession, and by swift, long, clean behind Ihe'8 wr,u enabled to run clean in, and plant the ball t>euarthii»g ^fchts. The point was improved upon, and the nf the Swant'>r?,t!nt'c^luct'et' ^ith delight, and the countenances .fired on !faites were aad te behold. The" All Whites" were jJansea "Cn»iJtheir supporters, and shouts of "Play np, ulci be heard from all parts of the field. And they di,i #*# „ „ Meredith, W UP to°- As 1 saw w- Bowen, D. Morgan, if-wav, Aioj- 'us and the rest of the forwards walk to -hat tlle^ me*1" carrying the ball to resume play, I knew i- ft'ere'it aspect business- From this time to the end a person staruiame over the game—a transformation scene" the Penarti, 8 near me remarked. The ball was rushed iv could not #r0l|nd, and do what the seasiders" would ivhites" forwarru mi°ve th8 scene of operations. The All VY can be said L »yed a Srand and wonderful game, and the the dwallsea gems 6 two ^alf-backs, the brothers James, or 'iff hard work (captain* scored was secured only, result of the* .^the same can be said of D. _oai» t dropped), as that Swansea won by #nd (°"e and two tries, to Penarth's one K°al one "i" A f IV ,ords &llert individual members of the team. In BaIIt 1 w more week Yansea has a full past. in 1 't* sure, and haf not been seen for many lness with A l01)fe and th« f ,y]lsh kick, he combines bu(. th.g decision, only weak point is histack J Gwynn the already to disappear. With B'^opa" J the ^ntre th ^™^ouly^Q captions couW ^d^ ^t Ih y pla^ld oVg ™d ia no hesitation in say their old sto Gwynn, I tiaJf,that is, whnr, k ? forwards- Ti P fjrot|iers James at half-back are yeritable "gem« aml » ,11* the be*t couple in Wales. Tney comp7etel*' plussed thf-opponents, and are two dangerous played u°e^ the goal-11 nu f >rtv»rj8 one and all play ed a grand game m i v, Tiie can do when put to the test. \y at\d showed what they lliam3 were about the best, whiil Mereuith> and T. >V E Charles, W. Williams an n I)- Morgans, Harry ^tV^rd. and Bowen (Neath), worked veiy «a8 the mainstay of the Penary « Garrett w» otjced in him is that hi three-quarters, but the onlv f*11,. and is difficult to uo'; much of a kicker. He runs we « £ an(j although w and Radley worked ver*(,ci they made a </0mi and Moore were closely watc ctl faster than s™ stlow. The Penarth three- quarters were >" «n awansea'3. ,r iav Swansea faced On Monday were ,jej„ e -"nghouse Rangers, who drew with Cardiff-■ d), aad 4 by the "All Whites" by two goals (one d 0U6j jjU(. J°rs to one goal (converted). The game waS 5jShop, Pearce to ljt- compared with that on Saturday. gufleril > and Harry Bevan were absent. Orrin, altho o t^e reau,| °m an injured arm, took his place on the w,iJ £ wo ibJefoi. t. "J" naturally he made a poor show, and wasresp e Rangers scoring. Thorogood played an excellent gamers did also Mathew8_ ¥ £ he Kangers had the best tfieir oppoile^s0ut' but could not break through the l1'11' 8at)el'!reei1 the Crusaders and St. Helen's did not ('0I' mp "day. The secretary of the Ramblers inform statin ,0Un' Pleasant and themselves wrote to Mr. that they were willing to take up the fixture, mpp^0 teams that were going to compete were defum ting 0f district secretaries was then called, and the nrn ^before them, but the Excelsiors strenuously opposed "PP/^ation. However, the Ramblers immediately aiual^ with the Crusaders, and from both clubs, a strong team w.;>- piwe<jI ready to do battle for the cup. Mr. JBryant wa.« noti iea to that effect, when he replied to the captain of the Crusaiiojs t^iat the St. Helen's were unable to get a team together, therefore there was no necessity for them (the Crusader/.) to appear on the field. So the Crusaders have had a walk 'er and will next play the still formidable .Excelsiors, in semi-final contest.

SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. [Before His Honour Judge Gwilym Williams.] THE LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND GLASGOW ASSURANCE CO. V. BENJAMIN (GRIFFITHS Cwmrhydy- cwrw, Morriaton, assurance agent and collector, and John Hughes, Pentrefelm-fach, Llangafelach. Mr. W. Robinson Smith was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. C. B. Jenkins for the defendants. The company demanded payment of £8 12s. 2d., which account was disputed bv the defendants. As there were a number of accounts involved, the matters in dispute were referred to the Learned Registrar. THE SAME CO. V. MORGAN RICHARDS, of Wood- fieid street, Morriston, agent and collector, and Wm. Griffiths, of Grove-terrace, Morriston. The Company j in this case, claimed arrears, Life Department, £25 4s. lid., and Endowment 18s. lid., making .£2638. loj. This case being a matter of complicated accounts was also referred to the Learned Registrar. REMITTED ACTION. — LEWIS MORGAN, GRAJG TREBANOS V. WM. WILLIAMS, GRAIG-Y-FFOREST.— Mr. C. H. Glascodine, instructed by Mr. Pearce, from Mr. Norton's office, was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Benson, instructed by Mr. Aeron Thomas, for the defendant. The action was brought to recover £21 2s. 10d., on two promissory nates in June and 3rd October, and for interest.—Evidence was given that the defendant had put his mark to the promissory notes in the presence of two other parties in the signal-box at Ynisgeinon, and had given bills at certain periods, and borrowed money from plaintiff. On the part of the defendant this was denied. At the dates mentioned defendant swore he never put his mark to any notes. He never borrowed any money from plaintiff. It was | not necessary he should put his mark, for he could write very well.—The case lasted several hours, but possessed no public interest. His Honour, in giving judgment, said that this was one of the most difficult caseB he had been engaged in, and it would be rather difficult for him to come to a conclusion. He should have preferred that one side or the other should have had the case tried by a jury. However, which ever way they looked at it it was clear that the defendant did not need money when he was supposed to have borrowed 1, for at that time he was in easy circura- but he could not come to a verdict for unless he concluded that the witnesses the 1 were guilty of perjury. He found that kad not proved his case, and gave a verdict reopir,^11? ^r* Glascodine urg-ed that certain ordered"flf ^mP°un<iec^- The Judge refused this, but forirprioo a Proiuissory notes, which he believed to be BOWEN v0^6 impounded. Heur v Bowe ltUEL'a'swa8 an action by the plaintiff, defendant livinS at Maeste*. against the for the reeov „rauel> ex-champion boxer of Wales, slake holder hand stake money which Samuel as Wisea hein» thBd °Ver t0 Mr- Th"mas Jones< brewer> o,k* "ager °!° a 11■■ J Jones's po.fi., pU.rftg represented the plaintiff vV « r Glascodl"e the defendant. It apDeareT^%K p ^f°r and Bowen made a mitch to be run W —Charlie and Maid of Sk.r j that on the morning of the ^J wf^d by defendant l,or„ » tbe ground oth„ th^r"L o "eTh.Pt the w.s made "I' ;ti« forfeited the stakes. Witnesses were called by plAMTLFF T objected to the wager being handed over to Jones and he stated at the.timethat ^^muel gave the mon^y up he would sue, him tor it. William Samuel the stake- holder, stated that it was on aecouut of the referee's decision that he handed over the money to Jones and Bowen apeared to be perfectly agreeable. Mr. McLichlan contended that it was not a Wiger, but his Honour held otherwise, and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. 1 Mr. McLach]an asked that a little time should be given to Samuel to pay the money, but his Henour said the sum should be paid forthwith.

■—♦ SWANSEA BANKRUPTCY COURT. [Bofore the Registrar.] Several bankrupts were brought up for examination this day. He ISRAEL BLOOM, furniture and general cabinet maker, examined by tho Registrar, said he commenced business three years ago. He had only £25, but he had B120 of stock on credit from his late employer. He went on without the slightest difficulty till April last, but having started without capital, he had been obliged to commence borrowing money about two yeare ago. He borrowed JE50 from his mother, and paid it back in April last, not long before failing. He did not remember the exact date of borrowing it. He did not give his mother money, and could not further substan- tiate his statement, Mr. Lyons, pawnbroker, joined him as partner in September, and actually put .£120 or £140 into the business. The partnership existed till the following January, and was dissolved, because Lyons did not bring into the business all the money he promised. He paid to Usher various sums for what he had borrowed. Ho paid Lyons his capital back, and £50 in addition, by instalments. He admitted that he had not kept proper books. Besides paying his mother, he paid Mr. Jacob Freedman £23, and Atlas Co.. £38. He borrowed JE400 from Mr Usher at different times, and Mr. Usher promised him a friendly writ." SUJ. I-- .OU fharsred £20 for AV.ry £180, and as he paid in instalments, he caicui-ied that he paia .coo to JE70 per cent. as interest. Yet he was not in difficulty when he borrowed. Ha expected to do good business. He had hiring agreements with customers, and these he deposited with Mr. Usher as security. He used to buy furniture at auctions, and hire it out to people upon these agreements, and he then made &,ood profits. His total liabilities were £707 6d., and his deficiency, £ 488. At this stage, the examination was adjourned. Bn EDWIN ALBWOOD. —This debtor came up for his examination, represented by Mr. Stevens, He had signed the statements which had been read over to him. He bad been in business as a chemist ill Castle- square for about 28 or 29 years. He commenced busi- ness with a capital of £600. He was in partnership with Mr. John Morgan and gave him JE500 when he dissolved partnership. He kept two ledgers, a day-book, cash- book, and petty cash-book. He entered all cash received and could show up to date all receipts and takings in the business. He kept a bank-book and all cheques and books were always posted. He made up his accounts every quarter. He also made up his books once a year, aud could always trace his financial position. His accounts showed that at laøt Christmas bis aøsets were more than his liabilities. Mr. Alewood, further ex- amined, here varied his statement. He admitted that he bad not kept proper books of accounts, and he withdrew what he said about the way in which he kept his accounts. He had disclosed all he'possessed. Mr. Wilson was his landlord. The leases he had were deposited with Mr. Wilson as a security for an over- draft with the Glamorganshire Bank, and for rent. was indebted to Mr. Wilson in the sum of £ 210 l5'\ ? J' His total liabilities were £ 855, and he had estioo»te assets at £ 439. He believed the assets *ere #0* ° estimated. He attributed his downfall NGEQA8,)CE severe illness, and inattention to business « also to loss in shipping and con>Detitit>° 'J15N HIFLFI-JI*- law expenses. He admitted that £ HAT HE EI twelve months ago. He also £ H 3 Con- fused in his statements. He B^XUT EIT'H* F°R TH# business. He had been laid up °ASINESS He had tried to dispose OF OFFEred 5s IN KECEIYER said that as the insolvent b CLOGE(J „, Q the pound, he had to ask that the CASE • AIHS WAS assented to on the usual conditio?"' MKRCI T KK PHILIP GOUI^O* JCUL TRAVELLER. Tho debtor, in his Thomas T a rTeTCent date, engaged WXTH WAG S Jones, brewer, High- street. Swansea, »N M PWA £ 2 per week salary, and 5 PER CE» DONECHIL «S collected He was a widower, AN largest creditor was a sued him for breach of P > N<I damages for £55 were awarded before the County COURT J „ A costs were increased from £ 55 to £ 94 6s. AA also borrowed various sums varying InTmaking pSnff for.the purpose of going J.. i Personal applications in answer to adver- °r a commercial-man. After further ques- tions the examination was closed. Thom JR'S ASSISTANT'S BANKRUPTCY.—William AS> A grocer's assistant, who had, in partnership A another person, carried on a business at Morriston, was examined at some length. He said he had assigned F 9OA *° MR. Daniel Evans of the nominal value of *^00 for £ 25. He justified his action by saying he did not think they would realise more, because many of the debtors had moved away. He was very friendly "d¡ Mr. Evans, but he denied that this was a fneJlh á transaction. He did not think Mr. Evans ha collected more than £ 7 10S. yet. The bankrupt W*S no an assistant with his brother, who had a grocer s s P at Brynhyfryd. His brother was an anne»LER' followed his trade. He swore that the busines his brother's, and that he received regular "J and his food. The Official Receiver asked FO journment to enable him to make further ENQ ■> the apDlication was granted. PROPER OTHER EXAMINATIONS.—Mr. Samuel, A S and cabinet maker, of Landore, fcr whom Mr. • °nes appeared; Wm. David, a builder ^N F Swansea John Lloyd, a grocer and H^IER, ot York- place, for whom Mr. Leyson appeared ^»VIA MVIES, A labourer and butcher, of Clydach AL«OP 1 .°^E> a general dealer, of Ebenezer-street, were al o examined, and it wa. intimated that their exa would close at the next Court.

More Stars and Stripes! Two more States to the Union The President of the great Western Republic, who was a few months O £ dinary citizen, and who has served his appointed time will become an ordinary citizen again, has "•T?N<^ Proclamation the admission of North '3 S°UTH Dakota into the Union. Aud ss Bepublica ism accomplishes its purposes, and opens up eras of happier deatmies for mankind. A new substitute for glass in the form of varnish covered wire is being usee where glass will not stand the vibration or other conditions. THE transparent wire- wove roofing, which is TRANSLUCENT, pliable as leather, and unbreakable, has for its basis a web of fine iron wire, with warp and weft threads about 1-12 inch apart. This netting is covered on both sides with a thick translucent varnish, containing a large percentage of linseed oil. The process of manufacture is conducted by dipping the sheets into deep tanks containing the composition until the required thickness is obtained the sheecs are then dried in a heating chamber, and after being stored for some time till thoroughly set, are ready for use. The sheets can be made any colour from amber to pale brown. The new material readily adapts itself to curves or angles in roofing, and is unaffected by steam, the heat of the sun, frost, hail, rain, or AN £ atmospheric changes. Being A non-conductor, buildings remain cool in summer, warm in winter.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SWANSEA AUXILIARY. At the annual meeting of the Swansea Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, held on Monday even. ing, at the Albert Minor Hall, the attendance, both of clergy and laity, compared very favourably with the number of persons present at former meetings of the Society in Swansea. Mr. F. S. Bishop presided, and was supported on the platform by Rev. Canon Smith, Rev Prebendary Gauntlett, Rev. E. Moulton, Dr. Ebenezec Davies, and Rev. D. Cynddylan Jones (district secretary), who attended as a deputation from the Parent Society. The proceedings opened with the usual devotional exercises. The Chairman then addressed the meeting. He remarked at the outset that the lack of interest in the Society, he was sure, was only apparent, and there was a real and earnest love for, and appreciation of, the Grand Old Book, and a desire to spread it throughout the world, in the hearts and minds of the people of Swansea and Wales. The power and influence of the Word of God Was extending, and this was all the more interesting to them at a time when many were trying to throw doubts JMPon the reality of this Blessed Book, its authority, and "he control it had always exercised over the minds of ulell. The Old Book had withstood many storms, and w°u^) withstand the rest until its work was done. When the Old Testament was completed, an effort was made, as described in the book of Macabees, to burn every single copy possessed by the Jewish nation, yet multitudes had free access to the Scriptures; so, again, when the Old and New Testament canon was completed by the early Christian Church, there was another effort made to burn the book, but in spite of the powers of men. it was scill alive, its influence was still felt, and copies cou d hardly be connted so great was the number of them. Efforts made in that gross form had, it seemed, taken a more insidious form. They were now directed at the authority of the Bible, and the miraculous stories it contained. The Evil One had changed his character, and clothed himself in the garments of an angel of light, and was trying to show how, by the development of the human intellect, which certainly was one of God's best gifts to men, how by that very develop- ment the human intellect was finding itself too clever to believe the stories in the Bible. But the Bible still stood, and the influence its stories bad ever exercised still remained, and was spreading far and wide. The speaker proceeded to refer, at some length, to the paper of Professor Sayce, read not long since, at a meeting of the Victoria Institute, in which he pointed to the resent discoveries in Egypt, as throwing additional light upon many, apparently, dark portions of Scripture, and supply- ing an answer to tha criticisms of some of those scholarly sceptics who attack portions of the Old Ttstament. There was a body of critics, said the chairman whose chief aim was to thro w doubt upon the truth of that book as a written record, handed down from time to time' with the authority of the names it bore. They argued that it was absolutely impossible for the Jewish nation to have known anything of writing before the time, perhaps, of David, and, therefore, all that went before was the result of tradition, and therefore liable to all the errors and imperfections which tradition naturally possessed. These discoveries proved that not only the Egyptians, but the Jewish people and also the Syrians, could writs, and as a fact sent messages to the King of Egypt, and these messages, written on tablets of clay, had been discovered quite recently. These revelations proved the truth of the Old Testament, and helped them to withstand, more confidently and firmly, the encroaches of adverse criticism, from every quarter; though, of course, the grandest power of all was the influence of the book upon the human heart and mind. So long as the book was allowed free course, God, hd was sure, would glorify it, and prosper every agency that kept that object in view. (Applause.) Dr. Ebenezer Davies (hon. sec.) then read the report, Bell iTaS a re^uring character, and Mr. E. N. statpn?^ ^on- treasurer) submitted the financial rM. showed that the total receipts for the ^'4 12s 9d in t^Mid"9s' anc^ ^,i:leie was a balance of Rev. Canon Gauntlett adopted and circulated, and that rePorVbe v u officers and committee elected, said that because the s.Ward of God was so precious and so invaluable to them, they should, on that ground alone, support tne teociety in its efforts to circulate copies of the Scriptures all over the world. Rev. W. Williams (Argyle) seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Rev. Canon Smith proposed the next resolution, which humbly thanked God for the extended circulation of the Word of God, and the blessings that had accompanied it, and appealed to all who loved the Society to do their utmost to further the work in which it is engaged. As a clergyman of the Church of England, he would be sorry not to be present to say a few words un behalf of that gi eat and glorious cause. The work they had met to promete was one of the most glorious they could con- ceive. Their object was simply the circulation of the Scriptures without note or comment, testifying that the Word of God itself was sufficient to prove the power of God unto salvation, because God had promised that wherever His Word went He would go with it, and the power of the Holy Ghost should not be withheld from those who studied His Word. Sometimes, it was thought that the circulation of the Word, without note or comment, militated against the idea. that it needed to lit jii».i..j There was no conflict hm-e—Hiey re<tVp«>d that it needed to be procialUlUl, tuoy ro..uq,Qd, also, that God in His own time, and by His ow» means, made His Word come home to the he..r8 and conscience, where there was no living voice to proclaim it. This was a glorious work, B"o, because it was one in which Christians, unhappily separated at homt-he did not say upon unimportant points—could meet together, and Bhow that they were one in object, and in their desire to circulate the Word of God, that it might be known all ver the world. Sometimes it was said that at meetings oi that kind, they sunk their differences for a time. That wag not the ground on which he supported the society. He maintained that Nonconformists and Churchmen were not there in any way to sink their principles, but they agreed to meet on certain occasions, not to air their differences, but to stand upon ground, on which they were agreed, to declare that beneath all their points of separation there was a bond of union to be found in the Word of God, and they were determined to do all they could to circulate it. At the present rate of progress, 1,100 years would have to elapse before every inhabitant of the globe P0!8e^8if„fat<?°^ Bible, and it had been ere were 20 times as many people withou e as with it. They would see, at onoe, wh»t » nro,npr was for such a work to go forward, and prosper moreandmore B?*Anent ad<ir» J"nes seconded tbe resolution in ^the Societv TO year, the free contributions nnin ? Up £ 1-00°.the fir#t they had (Jousetmpnn6113?*1'8' butthe legacies went down £ 32,000. «re»t 2-<s i committee in London were beset with 5 "5 ailncalties, and were confronted with the problem, *n ? both ends meet, and in their need tkey Ppealed to the Christian chivalry of the Churches, feel. quite sure of an adequate response, as the Society had placed the entire country under a deep debt of gratitude. Since its formation in 1804, it had circulated three million copies of the Bible in Wales, and 60 millions in the rest of theBritish Empire. It appeared, from the report of the Bible Society, that in this work one Welsh- man was as good as 13! Englishmen. The speaker pro- ceeded to quote the words of the present Lord Chancellor of England, to the effect that the best antidote to in. fidelity was not learned or popular books, but God's holy Word, that if they would stem the tide of infidelity and immorality, they must see the Bible in every hone, and in the possession of every man and woman. He had been told that the circulation of immoral literature was goiug up by leaps and bounds. The devil was dilifent and active circulating immoral and infidel literstiiro. It was not fashionable now to speak of the devil. His majesty had been driven out of the ministrations and theology of the day. Some people declared from the pulpit, and others taught through the press, that there was no devil in the 19th century. It was said tbat he had been dead and buried. The devil dead indeed He wished he were, as that w°u s"ye a lot of trouble to them and to him. The devil dead indeed! He would go 200 miles any day to attend his funeral. If the devil were dead, who did his work in the world ? Who carried on the business r The devil had only changed his methods. To-day J39 J We" dressed gentleman, he was educated at tKe best schools, and had taken degrees at tbe XJniversi y he sat in the editor's chair, aud wrote articles ?r._„e and magazines, distilling the subtle poison Jae!ity in the hearts of young men and rr0*h«{a« » devil of the 19th centuty, like Mephis- R, j as a well dressed geutleman, well mannered, Tf e thoroughly versed in science, jurispru- ce and theology, but wherever he west he left a smell sn'Phur behind him. Whenever little Margaret n eied the same room as Mephistophiles, the windows had to be left open, to let out the smell, and as he (the ^peaker) read the magazines, he saw beautiful Ideas, expressed in eloquent language, but as be read, he was bound to exclaim, I smell sulphur I want to open the windows that the breath of the Eternal Spirit may purify the air." It was therefore the duty of the churches to see that the Bible was in every home. The rev, gentleman told how the India and China were disappearing before tho ligb^ the Gospel, and eloquently appealed to those PL,esept t,) assist iB the work, that every child of Adam migb* "l1e beauteous story of Christ's wonderful sacrifice-011 by it from earth to heaven. The meeting closed with the "e"eai.c"on, pronounced by tbe Rev. W. Williams, and • c° ecr'on was also made on the Society's behalf.

Letters from Mr. Stapler have been received at Zanzibar from the Victori* y&uzii, dated 29th August. Emin Pacha and the otbej. Europeans, with 800 people, accompany him to wards.P^pwa, which is held by a hundred men of Capta:Il Wiamann's force. The road from Mywapwa. to B»gara^yois now reported to be quite safe. Mr. Stanley "J ?8 that Wadalsi, Emin Pacha's recent capital, is io. of the Mahdisti. Judgment w»8 f*.Tea ou Saturday, in the Board of Trade inquiry at. Vfecpoo), into the loss of the ^unard steamer uu«ing to the Coropauy's Mediterra- nean fleet, vllllc went ashore near Land's End on the 15th October, ",hllst outward bound from Liverpool. The Court A^at no proper measures were taken to verify the position of the ship when abeam of the Smalls, nor were proper allowances made for tl(1e. The Court was of °P'nion that having run his distance, and being in doubt of hIS position, the captain was not justified in continuing to navigate his vessel at full speed. The r. casualty was due to the master s default; but, taking into consideration his favourable antecedents, the Court suspended his certificate for three months only. A SURPRISE FOR BARNUM.—^Barnurn now discovers that he has XOT GrOT the greatest show on earth, but that England leads the way with a show of a yearlv sale of ONE HUNDRED MILLION tablets of SUXUGHT SOAP." [6073