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Jioal intelligence. ¡ SUICIDE NEAR LLANELLY. Job Jo .es (33), of Graig-villa, Llwynhendy, "was on Monday niorniog found in his own room hangir"jf from the rafters. The cause of the task act is Relieve I to be depression brought on by being oat (If employment. A LOCAL SHIPPING CASE. The S.vansea District Registry case of Rosen- vinge v. the owners of the Gwili was befor Justice Jeu:ie on Mo:.day morning, in the Adr?i» ralty Court. Counsel for plaintiff, in default of appearand' by defendants, obtained judgment for zEl58 on a B ttomc-y bond, and an order that the vessel be appraised and sold. NAVIGATION SUCCESS. At this week's examination of the Swansea \1 Local Marine Board, Mr. Philip George Mear, Free Hous.?, St. Hplen's Avenue, passed as first mate. Me. Mear was successfully prepared for the examination at the Navigation School, 22, New Oxford-street. Swansea, conducted by Mr. J. S. B. Harris, at which Navigation School so I many successes of candidates on their first trial I have taken place. DROWNED IN THE NORTH DOCK. Early on Friday morning last, the body of David John Tribe, formerly a licensed victualler at Swansea, but latterly a commercial traveller, living at St. Thomas, was picked up in the North Dock Basin. Efforts to restore animation were futile. At the inquest held on Friday, the jury returned a verdict of found drowned, they being of opinion that deceased had accidentally fallen into the 'io:k. A DOCK ACCIDENT. On Tuesday, a young man named Thomas Crook, a haulier, was taken to the Hospital suffering from injuries which it appears he had sustlined while engaged in loading a wagon with hay from the s-s. Roslyn, in the North Dock, he being knocked off the top of the wagon by a crane. When picked up from the ground m an unconscious state, it was found that his head had been much injured- A REGATTA INCIDENT. On Monday evening, the dead body of a man named Thomas Enoch, aged 50, of Upper Loughor, was discovered on the roadway at Forest-fach. Thomas had on Monday morning ridden to Swansea to see the Regatta, and it is surmised that his death was the result of a fall from his bioy.de while he was returning. The machine was found near the body. Dr. Ritchie was sei t for, and he pronounced life extinct. The body bore some slight bruises on the face, but it appears that an injury to the spine was the cause of death. THE TINPLATE TRADE. There is a stoppage at the Foxhole Tinplate Works owing to a disagreement between the masters and men on the wage question. The former, it appears, have asked for a 20 per cent. concession,and the workmen are willing to accede 15 per cent. Eighty-two per cent. of the work,, in the trade are at present working on the latter concession.—A meeting of Gloucestershire tin- plate workers was held at Lydney on Saturday to consider the wages question, the men having accepted fifteen per cent". reduction. It was resolve i to join the South Wales Tin Workers' Union .n the demand for the 1874 standard rate of wages. COOKERY AND FOOD EXHIBITION AT SWANSEA. The exhibition at the Albert Hall continues to attract the attention of the house-wives of -s Swansea. Th-* lectures and demonstrations by Mrs. M. G. Page (Goiil Medalist, South Kensing- ton) are exceedingly interesting and instructive. In addition to the exhibition, which is alone worth visiting. there are free promenade concerts, free food sampling stalls, and free sight testing. And what is more, admission to the Albert Hall is free As to-,A Y ( nday) will be the last day for the exhibition, we would strongly advise those who have not visited it to do so. SHOOTING ACCIDENT ON THE SANDS. Visitor to Swansea on Monday were provided with plenty of amusement on the foreshore, it is regrettable to state, however, that an acciden whih occurred in connection witii one ot the shooting saloons is likely to prove seriously injllriou.3 to a Swansea man. It appears that a young man named Patsy Solomon, College-row, Plasmar!, was standing behind a saloon talking to a friend when he suddenly fell to the ground. His friend picked him up in an unconscious state, and fuatid a bullet wound in his lett temple. D. Morgan Adelaide-street, was immediately sent for, and upon his advice the injured ma.n w;is removed to the Hospital. It is also stated t i-it a clerk named Cundy, employed in the Swansea Harbour Trust offices, only narrowly e-^aped injury by the bullet which Jltnwk S iorn^ri. THE SWANSEA WOUNDING CASE. At the pol;p Court yesterday (Thursday). Evan Jones, land'ord of the Greyhound Inn, High-street, was charged, on rpmand, with assaulting' and wounding his wife, Hannah, on the 10th inst. P.osecuf.rix did not appear, and Mr. Roberts (Messrs. Viner Leeder and Morris) who appeared on behalf of the defendant, said there was not the least likelihood <.f hi-" wife appearing against him. — a'he Chief Comhble: I am told sir, that a boy, who a witne-s. and Mrs. Jones are not to be found.—M'- Robert* I think it best to be frark in this case, ir. She has returned to her husband they have resumed cohabitation, and she has now gone away for a change for a wli-l,, to a relation.-Th, Chief Constable said he did not know where she was. lie then applied for a week's adjournment, and for witness summonses I against the prosecutrix and the Jad mentioned.— i The applications were granted, { FIRE ON A SW AfSEA TUG. On Thursday morning the tug Africa, lying in the Swansea Docks, was discovered to be on fire. The cause is supposed to be overheating of the coal in the bunkers, owing to the proximity of the furnaces. The flames were extinguished before much damage was done. CLYNE VALLEY RACES. These races will take place at Clyne Valley on Thursday next, August 6th. An elaborate and attracive programme has been drawn up, several very good horses have been entered, and given fine weather, the event should prove very inter- esting and exciting. A band will be in attendance. Clyne Valley is very getatable, being fed by two lines which will run special trains for the occasion. INTERESTING FIND IN ST MARY STREET. Whilst recently executing some alterations to the Old Cross Keys Inn, St. Mary-street, the workmen unearthed two pieces of tombstones. They seem to betray great antiquity. They were found in damp earth, and though both have marks of lettering, it is quite undecipherable. These two stones are only the last of a series of finds, showing great age, that have been found on the site of the Old Cross Keys public-house. HEALTH OF SWANSEA. According to returns, in Swansea last week there were registered 54 births (32 boys and 22 girls), which were equal to a rate of 28 5, and 22 deaths equal to a rate of 11-6. The death-rate m Swansea was the lowest among the large towns last week (11-6) and that of Birmingham the highest (34.4). Swansea occupied seventh position. JEWELLERY ROBBERY AT SWANSEA. The lock-up shop of Ir. F. T. Jackson, watch- maker and jeweller, 12 Carmarthen-road, Swan- sea, was broken into between 4 and 5 o'clock on Thursday, and between 20 and 30 silver watches besides various articles of jewellery were stolen. An entrance had been effected through the window of the shop, which is situated on the main thoroughfare. It appears that one of the windows had been torn away, and the glass smashed to obtain access to the shop, and all the jewellery within the burglar's reach taken. The watches taken were nearly all out of repair, and the total value was only from zE12 to £ 14. LOCAL RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS. The Great Western Railway traffic returns for last week show an increase of X2,310, as compared with the corresponding week last year. The increase for the past 4 weeks of the half-year was £ 24,030. The London and North-Western Railway traffic returns for the week show an increase of £ 11,332, and for the past 4 weeks an increase of £ 45,811. The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway returns for the week show an increase of zC465, and for the past 4 weeks, an increase of £ 1,117. The Taff Vale Railway returns for the week show a decrease of £ 177, and for 4 weeks a decrease of £ 2,005. The Brecon and Merthyr Railway returns for the week show an increase of £ 78, and for 4 weeks an increase of £ 201. The Barry Railway returns for the week show a decrease of R413, and for 4 weeks a decrease of £ 1,571. JAMES JONES AND THE PRINCE OF WALES' RECENT VISIT TO WALES Mr. James Jones has received the following resolution passed by the Reception Committee in connection with the Prince of Wales recent visit to Aberystwyth :—" That the most cordial tnanits of the committee be given to ex-Alderman James Jones for the handsome barouche, and for the postillions provided by him for the use of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Princesses Victoria and Maud, during their recent visit to Aberystwyth. Mr. Jones, by this generous act, relieved the com- mittee of a great responsibility, and they desire to record their deep sense of obligation to him for the great pains taken to provide an equipage so admirably adapted to the occasion, and which reflected such credit upon those responsible for the arrangements." THE NEW THEATRE. The boards at the New Theatre are this week occupied by Miss Elaine Verner and her company in the production of a melodrama entitled £ 1,000 Reward." The plot is laid in London, and in its revelation there are scenes of a highly sensational nature, as well as of a comical nature. The leading parts are sustained by Miss Elaine Verner as Madame Sanson," and by Mr. Horatio Sinclair as "Gilbert Lisle," "the smiling villain." Miss Elaine Verner shows considerable histrionic ability. The character entrusted her is not a pleasant one, but her pour- tray al of it is admirable and elicits frequent applause from the audience. No better compli- ment to the acting of Mr. Sinclair could be paid than that contained in the hisses of the audience when he appears after the drop of the curtain in Act 1. The other parts—which are very numerous —are well acted, and the play throughout is well worth seeing, GAZETTE NEWS. First meetings and dates of public examinations will be held as follows George Brown Hammond and Arthur Warren Hammond (trading as George Hammond and Co.), Treforest, Glamorganshire tinplate manufacturers. First meeting, August 6, at 12 noon, at the Official Receiver's Offices, 29, Queen Street, Cardiff; public examination, September 1, at 11 a.m., at the Court House, Pontypridd.—George Washington Davie (trading as G. W. Davie and Co.), Eaton Crescent, Swansea, colliery salesmen, late colliery agent., First meeting, August 6, at 12, noon, at the Official Receiver's Offices, 81, Alexandra-roa i, Swansea, public examination, August 13, at 11. 30a.m., at the Town Hall, Swansea.-Jane Lewis Rhondda Hotel, High Street, Swansea, Lite licenssd victualler, married woman. First meeting, August 7, at 12 noon, at the Official Receiver's Offices, 31, Alexandra-road, Swansea public examination, August 13, at 11.30 a.m., at the Town Hall, Swansea. LOCAL WEDDINGS. Trie marriage took place on Wednesday morning at St. James's Church, of Mr. F. E. Perkins, the popular secretary of the Swansea Football Club to Miss Dora Bellingham, second daughter of Mr! popular secretary of the Swansea Football Club to Miss Dora Bellingham, second daughter of Mr! Bellingham (Messrs. Strick, Bellingham and Henson). The Rev. J. H. Watkin Jones (vicar of Christ Church) officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. A. Bellingham. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr. E. H. Perkins. The interesting event was witnessed by several of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. As they left the church, Mr. Arthur Hey,organist, played "The Wedding March." During the day Mr. and Mrs. Perkins left the town for North Wales, where the honey- moon will be spent. On Tuesday morning, at St. Catherine's Parish Church, Pontypridd, Mr. W. H. Woodliffe, manager of the Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales (Limited), Tredegar, was married to Miss Alice Lougher, eldest daughter of Mr. Philip Lougher, of B yneithyn, Pontypridd. The vicar, the Rev. J. P. Griffiths, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Henry Morris Aberavon. The bride was attired in a white dress, with hat to match, trimmed with real orange blossoms, and the bridesmaids. Miss Gwladys and Florrie Lougoer (sisters of tue bride) were dressed in white Leicester, trimmed with pink, with white picture hats to match. The best man was Mr. Fred Woodliffe, of the Glamorgan Bank Swan- sea, brother of the bridegroom, and the bride was given away by hor father. The honeymoon is being spent in London and the South of England. JUBILEE OF LLANDOVERY COLLEGE. The old boy's dinner in connection with Llandovery College was held on Tuesday evening at Llandovery, among those present being Mr R. S. Jenkin, Mr D. J. Morgan, B.A., and the Revs A. A. Mathews and G. Roberts (Landore), all of Swansea and also the following members of the school staff: The Warden (the Rev O. Evans, M.A.), the Rev E. J. McClellan, the Rev J. Nicklin, and Messrs H. Gregory and J. H. Winter. After dinner, the chairman referred to the fact that the jubilee of the college was to be celebrated next year, and towards the" fund that was being raised, 38 old boys had promised subscriptions amounting to R109 6s.-The Rev A. A. Mathews S?"KeS'i ^J?at warden write a letter to each ot the leading papers inviting the old bovs to send in to Mr_C. P. Lewis, Llandovery, the secretary of the Old Boys' Club, their names and present addresses, so that they may be invited back to the school to join in the celebration of the jubilee. He strongly Supported the advice given by Dean Phillips and Principal Owen that no set scheme should be adopted until it was known how much money had been subscribed by the old bovs.—A proposition was made by Mr M. S. David that a fimd be opened and subscriptions raised, and a decision arrived at as to the utilisation of the funds after the closing of the subscription list, and this was carried unani- mously.—The Rev A. A. Mathews then moved That an old boys' dinner be held at Cardiff on the evening previous to the English Inter- national football match in January, to be followed by a business meeting the following morning, and that this meeting pledges itself to make the same a success.The motion was carried unanimously, as was also another resolu- tion appointing the following, among others, honorary secretaries :-Swansea, Messrs D. J. Morgan, R. S. Jenkin, and the Revs A- A. Math -ws and G- Roberts Llanelly, Mr D. W. Nichol Bridgend, Mr W. D. Williams Neatl, Mr W. J. Forbes.

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GOWER ECHOES. THE REGATTA.-ST. CATHERINE'S COL- LEGE.-THE SEASON.—A NEW HOTEL. The need of a pier and landing stage at the Mumbles was painfully exemplified on the occasion of the Swansea Bay Royal Regatta. How many thousands of people could have been embarked and disembarked with ease and comfort had there been a landing stage, and what an advertisement it would have given the place! Visitors saw and admired the natural beauties of the Mumbles and neighbourhood, they recognised what a mag- J nificent health and pleasure resort it could be t made, and the fortune which lay hidden there, but which could be easily brought to light by judisious enterprise. It is, indeed, a thousand pities that we do not possess a pier. However, it is a long lane which has no turning, and I confidently predict that should a Regatta take place in our Bay next summer we shall be able to boast of a pier equal to that possessed by Llandudno. Matters in connec- tion with the pier scheme are slowly but surely coming to a head, and my readers may take it for granted that in the course of the next few weeks the contract will be signed, sealed, and delivered, and the actual work in full swing by the end of the autumn. Among the visitors to Mumbles is the Rev. Canon T. Cory-Thomas, Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Marquette, U.S.A. The rev. gentleman, who is the son of an old Swansea boy, is staying at St. Catherine's College, Langland. In another column will be found an interesting interview which one of the representatives of The Cambrian had with him on Tuesday evening. The Rev. E. H. E. Franks, for sometime pastor of St. David's Presbyterian Church, is on a visit to Mumbles in search of health and solitude. Mr. Franks made many friends during his two years' stay at Mumbles, when he proved himself a scholarly and effective preacher, a genial and entertaining companion, a true Christian, and a genuine friend. The Rev. F. E. Scott, the Principal of St. Catherine's College, Langland, is to be congratu- lated upon the success achieved by his pupils during the past twelve months. The distribution of prizes by Miss Grenfell at the National Schools yesterday (Thursday) was very interesting and enjoyable, especially to the prize winners. By the way, St. Catherine's College is admirably situated, and the boys have every facility for the indulgence of those manly out-door sports which do so much to create that manliness of spirit and independence of thought which have characterised Britishers from the earliest days. Mumbles is determined not to be beaten by Swansea. Next month it is proposed to organise a regatta, with the 'longshore sports to take place on the Mumbles foreshore-one of the best spots in the whole Channel. The programme will be varied, attractive, and extensive, and given fine weather it should attract some thousands of visitors. The season at the Mumbles just now is very brisk. Most of the lodging-houses have as much as they can do. Every day the bays are alive with health and pleasure seekers. The building of a fine hotel on the site of the old Mermaid will be commenced in the course of a fortnight. Particulars of the scheme have already appeared in this column. The hotel will be quite up-to-date, and should do much to enhance the popularity of the Southend part of Mumbles. It is very probable that in about a month's time the contract for re-building the Ship and Castle, which was burnt down some time ago, will be started. The architects for the Mermaid are Messrs. J. P. Jones. Rowlands and Margrave. On Thursday, the children attending the Llanrhidian Church Sunday School had their annual tea and treat, in a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Robert Jeffreys, jCricton Farm. Tea was served in a large tent erected for the occasion, and was served by the following ladies —Mrs. Gordon, Walterston Miss Lloyd, Pwlly- brag; Mrs. and Miss Jeffreys, Cricton; Mrs. Holland and Miss Jenkins, Manselfold; Mrs. Grove, Llanrhidian; and the Misses Tucker, Park-y-rhedding. The Llanrhidian Drum and Fife Band, under the leadership of Mr. T. Gordon, Llanrhidian, played at intervals during the evening, and the usual games and sports were heartily indulged in. Every praise is due to Mr. Wm Tucker, Park-y-rhedding, and his brother, to whose indefatigable exertions much of the success of the treat was due. The West Gower Cottage Garden, Dairy and Poultry Show will be held at Penrice Castle on Thursday, August 13th. The entries are coming in fairly well, and extensive arrangements are being made to make the show a complete success. The courteous secretary, Mr. Milner, is working with his accustomed zeal. The event is being looked forward to with considerable interest throughout Gower, and we have no doubt there will be a large attendance of the general public. Substantial prizes are being offered, and intending competitors should enter at once. For particulars see advt.

MUMBLES AND GOWER VISITORS' LIST. Mumbles healthiest seaside resort in Kingdom. Health bill perfectly clean. ARRIVALS. LANGLAND BAY HOTEL. Mr. R. Prior, London; Mr. J. Marlaro, Walsall; Mr. W. Cook, Cardiff; Mr. J. Caudall, do.; Mr. A. E. Dixon, do. Mr- F. Milburn, do.; Mr. W. R. Hawkins, Penarth Mr. J. C. Richards, Barn wood Mr. E. Richards, do. Mr. J. H. de Ricci" Ireland; Mrs. Williamson, Clifton Miss Robertson, do.; Mr. D. Harries, Merthyr; Mr. Edward H. Low, London; Mr. Raymond Ricketts, do.; Mr. F. W. Gibbons, Neath; Mr. W. T. Harries, Liverpool; Mr. Charles H. Bar- well, Birmingham Mr. Charles Riddell, do.; Mr. Edward Riddell, do.; Mr. W. R. Hooper, Cardiff; Mr. J. Brodie, do.; Mr. Phillips L. Lloyd, Tredegar Mr. C. H. Baker, do.; Mr. W. H. Bryant, do.; Mrs. Bryant, do.; Miss Weeks, do.; Mr. C. J. Williams, Tenby Colonel Voyle, do. Mr. and Mrs. Aisbett, Cardiff; Mr. Nelson Fedden, Bristol. NEW WINDSOR HOUSE, LANGLAND (Mrs Tucker)—Mr and Mrs Hodge and family; Mr and Mrs Lloyd, family and nurse, Merthyr; Mr and Mrs Williams, Blaina Mr and Mrs Eaton and family, Manchester. WESTBOURNS VILLA, CASWELL (Mrs Bosson). -Mr and Mrs Redgrave and family, Swansea the Misses Phillips, Newport; Mr W. Jones and Mr D. Lewis, Birmingham. AVENUE^CRESCBNT.-Mr and Mrs Jenkins and family, Llanelly Mr and Mrs Lewis and family, Swansea; Mr and Mrs Trickey, do. Mr and Mrs Hayes and family, do Mrs W. Bowen and Mrs Palmer, do. Mr and Mrs Davies and family, Aberdare the Misses Evans, Pontypridd. BOURNEMOUTH VILLA, LANGLAND (Mrs Hem- mings).—Mr, Mrs and Miss Jacques, Clifton; Miss Davies, dc.; Miss Elliott, London. ROCK VILLA, SOUTHEND (Mrs Curtis)—Mr A. E Gwilym Copp, Slough, Bucks Mr Charles R. Copp, Wimbledon, Surrey.

APARTMENTS AT MUMBLES. x- 1 JNEW WINDSOR HOUSE, LANGLAND.—Mrs. Tucker. WESTBOURNE VILLA, CASWELL.—Mrs. Bossou. Vv ITTEMBERG, LANGLAND BAY.—Mrs. Lloyd. BOURNEMOUTH, LANGLAND.—Mrs. Hemming*. FAIRFIELD. LANGLAND.-Mrs. W. Morris. PARK VILLA, CASWELL.—Mrs. Tucker. ROTHERVILLE, LANGLAND BAY.—Mrs. Bennett Well-furnished APARTMENTS to let in above houses, which are all beautifully situated. f9360

«. SWANSEA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. The results have been received of the examina- qi? i on ^ay 30th, at the Intermediate schools, Swansea, by the Joint Scholarship Board. Sixty-eight boys and forty-two girls presented themselves, and out of these fourteen boys and two girls are reported as having reached scholar- ship standard, the full list being as follows BOYS Class I.-S3holarship standard, in order of merit. Order. Name. School. 57-W. Sanders. Central Higher Grade. 69—P. E. M. Richards, Central Higher Grade. 76-D. A. Sandbrook, Central Higher Grade. 96-D. R. Gent, Danygraig. 108-R. H. Clement, Central Higher Grade. 115—G. H. Rees, Pentrepoth. 132-E. G. Nicholls Central Higher Grade. 161-T. G. Davies, Morriston. 237—G. A. Jones, Central Higher Grade. 313 — D. T. John, Plasmarl. 350-J. M. Phillips, Danygraig. 434-W. L. Thomas, Central Higher Grade. 454-E. S. Morgan, Hafod Copper Works. Class 11.—Below scholarship standard. 498-F. J. Sandy, National Higher Grade. GIRLS 11.—Scholarship standard, in order of merit. Order. Name. School. 77-E. J McAughtrey, Central Higher Grade. 87-E. Edwards, Central Higher Grade. Class 11.—Girls below scholarship standard, in order of merit. 103—C. Daniel, Central Higher Grade. 106—M. Edwards. Morriston. 119—B. Bowen, Kilvey. 118—E. Williams, Morriston. 125—L. M. Sanders. Central Higher Grade. 134-F. Johnson, Waunwen. At a meeting of the Governors on Monday, scholarships covering the whole cost of tuition were awarded to the following :—Boys from the Higher Grade Schools (five vacancies to be filled), Saunders, |Richards, Sandbrook, and Clement boys not from Higher Grade Schools (five vacancies), Gent, Rees, T. G. Davies, John and Phillips, and girls, E. J. McAughtrey and E. Edwards. There were 1,444 entries from the whole country for the examination of the Joint Scholarship Board, and the numbers given above in the column headed Order," show the positions of the Swansea candidates on the whole list, boya and girls being placed in separate classes.

» ST. CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, LANGLAND. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of prizes in connection with St. Catherine's College, Langland, took place yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, at the Oystermouth National Schools. This College has made splendid progress of late, thanks to the tact, energy, and thoughtfulness of the scholarly Principal, the Rev. F. E. Scott, who is assisted by capable assistants. The College is very {•igh class, it is admirably sptuated, and delicate b°ys could not hav$lb more healthy place at which to study. The priJes yesterday w ere dis- tributed by Miss Kate. ;St. Leger Grenfell, of House, Swansea, and .among those !'resent were Lady. Jenkins, Mrs. Thomas Sonthville), Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Schenk, Mrs. Beor, Mrs. Glynn Jones, Mrs. Jas. Strick, Mrs. Islay Young, Mrs. Edmund Morgan, Mrs. Aeron Thomas, Mrs. Launder, Mrs.le Boulanger, Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Protheroe, Mrs. Gold, Mr3. Chas. Morris, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. W. Williams, Mrs. Hedley, Mrs. Sant, Mrs. T. P. Richards, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. R. Richards, Mrs. Mainwaring, Mrs. Perry Morgan, Mrs. Nicholl Morgan, Mrs. Jenkin (Mirador), Mrs. E;sery, Mrs. Nettell, Mrs. Colclough Nettell, Mrs. Allard, Mrs. Godfrey Taylor, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Coonan, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. J. Bevan, Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Imrie, Miss Bassett, Miss Dann, the Misses Luoas, the Misses Bradford, the Misses Morgan (Caswell), Miss Hughes, the Misses Nettell. Miss Dann, the Misses Turberville, Miss Asprey, the Misses Trotter, Miss Richards, the Misses Jones, Revs. Canon Cory-Thomas, Secretan Jones, S. W. Jenkins, A. A. Mathews, D.Williams, Dr. Bevan, Dr. Lloyd Jones, Mr. J. S. Carnidge, &c. The Principal was cordially received on stepping forward to address the meeting. He said lie was glad to welcome a largely increased circle of friends and supporters. On this his fifth prize day the number of pupils had increased from eleven to thirty-seven. (Applause.) Such an increase in four years was very satisfactory and encouraging, and he confidently looked forward to a still further improvement during next term. (Hear, hear.) The list of distinctions this year was small, because the Christmas term was some- what spoiled by an epidemic. Still, the list was not a poor one under the circumstances, and there was evidence which clearly showed that some of the old boys were doing well, reflecting credit upon the old school where they started their scholastic training. (Hear, hear.) E. D. Lee, who was just going up to Oxford in his Somerset Scholar- ship, had achieved a record when at school, by obtaining full marks in Latin in an examination 'by the College of Preceptors. The College was not only increasing in numbers, but in efficiency, doing steady work and producing good results. For himself, he should never be content to sit still. He always wanted his school to be doing better, but he might fairly say that the results produced were good, in spite of the fact that they had many disadvantages with which to contend. (Hear, hear.) Altogether he had very much to be grateful for. He had many friends and no enemies, ani the tone and character of the College and of the scholars stood high in the opinion of everyone who knew them. (Applause.) The College was a success and he attributed it, first, to the attention that was given to religion in the school, which was the best foundation to go upon secondly, to the efficient and loyal service rendered by the assistant masters, Rev. J. T. Nash and Mons. Mercier, who had been with him two years, and intended to continue with him. (Hear, hear.) Sergt. Bird's work as drill and gymnasium instructor deserved to be commended. Mr. J. F. Pricker, as music master, had shown himself to be a proficient musician and a very capable teacher, and the boys were sorry they were about to lose him. The majority of them felt, however, that there should be a resident music master, and it was very probable that one would be engaged next term. (Applause.) Mr. Alf Dixon, who had also joined the staff, had Produced satisfactory results in drawing, as an exponent of which he was well-known throughout the district. Miss Grenfell then distributed the prizes as follow :— LATIN.—Form V, Neilson, ma; Form IV, 1, Prideaux; Form IV, 2, Scott, ma; Form III, Jone, mi. GREEK. — Form V, Jones, ma; Form IV, Hughes. I)IVINITY.-Seniors, Morgan, ma Juniors. James. WRITING.- SeDiors, Morgan, ma; Juniors, James. DRAWING.—Neilson, ma. Music.—Pritchard. FRENCH.-Form V, Jones, ma; Form IV, rrideaux [Prideaux only being allowed to take three Form prizes, surrenders this prize to the second boy, Morgan, mall Williams, ma; Form IJ-L James; Form II, Jones, inin. GERMAN.—Prideaux. MATH EXATI CS.- Class 1, Prideauz; Class 2, Scott, uax. ENGJ,rSH.-Sedors, Humphreys, ma Juniors, James. RECITATION. Form V, Neilson, ma, and Morgan ma (equal); Form IV, Schenk, mi; Form III, Launder. AT-, B N DANCE.- Christmas, 1395-Neilson, ma, L tngrishe, Thomas, ma. H.lary, 1896-Neilson, ma, JNeilsim, mi, Morgan, ma, Morgan, mi, Humphreys, mi, Fox. Easter, 1896-Morg-[tn, ma, Humphreys, ma, Prideaux, Jame". THE JUPP PRIZE *FOR PRAYER BOOK KNOW- LEDGE. A. M. C. Scott, max. THE POPE PRIZE FOR ENGLISH CHURCH HISTORY.—A. M. C. Scott, max. DISTINCTIONS GAINED SINCE JULY, 1895. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC, DECBIXBER, 1895.—Morgan, ma, piano, intermediate section Morgan, mi, piano, intermediate section; Scott, max, piano, elementary section Neilson, ma, violin, elementary section. EASTER, 1896.-Pritchard, piano, elementary section. JULY, 1896.- Williams, mi, piano, elementary section. COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, JUNE, 1896.— Prideaux, second class, second division Hughes, second class, third division Morgan, mi, third class, second division; Scott, max, third class, second division; Humphreys, ma, third class, second division. DISTINCTIONS GAINED BY OLD BOYS. — Scholarship to Clifton College, G. L. J. Monro. Scholarship to Oxford, E. D. Lee, Somerset Scholarship, Biaseuose College. The following programme was gone through to the enjoyment of all present LATIN, "Ad Postumum" (Horace ii. 14), Neilson, ma. ENGLISH, The Building of S. Sophia" (Baring Gould), Morgan, ma. GREEK, The Complaint of Hecuba" (Euri- pides), Jones, ma. ENGLISH, "The Little Scholar" (Baring Gould), Schenk, mi. GERMAN, Der Glockengusz zu Breslau" (Wilhelm Muller), Neilson, ma. ENGLISH, "Hodge and the Vicar" (Anon), Launder. FRENCH, Le Medecin Malgre Lui" (Moliere), "Sganarelle" (a Woodcutter), A. Mary; Mar- tine" (his wife), Neilson, ma; Geronte" (father of Lucinde), Prideaux Valere and Lucas (servants), Jones, ma, and Humphreys, ma; Jacquiline" (nurse), Scott, max; "Leandre" (lover of Lucinde), Williams, ma; "Lucinde" (daughter of Geronte), Morgan, ma; Mr. Robert" (a neighbour of Sganarelle), Hughes; "Thibaut" and" Perrin" (son of Thibaut), (peasants), Fox and Humphreys, ma. The Rev. S. W. Jenkins, Oxwich, who examined the. boys for the special prizes, delivered a brief address, in the course of which he tendered the scholars some very excellent advice. Votes of thanks were accorded Miss Grenfell for kindly distributing the prizes, to the staff for their efficient help, and to the Headmaster. The next term will begin Thursday, Sept. 17th.

WELSH GIRL'S SCHOOL. ASHFORD, MIDDLESEX. The following results have been obtained in the I South Kensington and Trinity College Examina- tions :— SOUTH KENSINGTON SCIENCE AND ART. MATHEMATICS. STAGE II. (lst Class).—A. M. Edwardes, Oswestry; B. Parker, Middle, Shrewsbury. (2nd Class).—E. C. Jones, Bristol. STAGE II.—M. A. Judd, Brynmawr; J. Williams, Newborough; E. A. West, Briton Ferry; E. Bond, Coleford; M. H. Watkins, Abergavenny G. L. Jones, Bury St. Edmunds I. M. Murdoch, Hampstead. TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. PIANOFORTE- SENIORS (Honours)—May Lloyd, Berriew; M. Judd, Brynmawr B. Cleaver, St. Aaph. (Pass).-E. Cooke, Blaenavon; B. Parker, Middle. JUNIORS (Honours).—E. Hill, Briton Ferry. (Pass).—A. Parker, Middle; D. G. Jones, Pontardulais. The half-yearly prizes have been awarded aa follows:— FORM VIa.-Ethel Lewis, Llanfymach; Isabel Murch, Hampstead Beatrice Gittins, Newtown. FORM VIb.-Muriel Williamson, Ashford; Jessie Phillips, Tottenham Ethel Gardner, Swansea Margaret Judd, Brynmawr; Leah Lloyd, Aberystwyth Lizzie West, Briton Ferry Bessie Cleaver, St. Asaph; May Cleaver, St. Asaph. FORM V.—Dora Thomas, Leicester; Sallie Watkins, Abergavenny Maud Lloyd, Aberdare Owen Jones, Aberffraw, Anglesey Edith Cram, Pinner; Winifred Wilson, Shottley, Durham; Owen Elvey, Acton. FORM IV.—Bessie Joliffe, Aberdare Nettie Evans, Pwllheli; Owen Fletcher, Jersey Rosie Cleaver, St. Asaph; Alice Howe, Bayswater; Ruby Jone-, Hammersmith. FORM III.-Gwladys Lewis, Llanfymach; Majorie Howe, Bayswater; Ethel Lloyd, Aberystwyth; Bertha Williams, Aberystwyth Daisy Jones, Pontardulais; Nellie Peters, London. FORM II.-Rebocca Lloyd, Aberdare; Winifred Wyrren, Liphook Rhianedd Jone, Ynysybwl; Frances Richards, Pentre Ystrad; Irene Jones, Bedwellty. FORM I.—Evelyn Davies, Conway; Millicent Davies, Cowbridge- Music PRIZES.—PIANO.(JL) Beatrace Gittins, Newtown (2) Margaret Judd, Brynmawr (3) Bessie Cleaver, St. Asaph; (4) Daisy Jones, Pontardulais. VIOLIN. Evelyn Cooke, Blaenavon. DRILL PRIZE.-Winifred Wilson, Shottley, Durham. TEMNIS PRIZES.—Jane Williams, Newborough, Anglesey; Bessie Parker, Middle, Shrewsbury Gwen Roberts, Bristol; Lily Evans,Llangwrig.

GREAT FIRE AT ILFRACOMBE. THIRTY SHOPS AND HOUSES DESTROYED. A disastrous fire occurred early on Wednesday in the main thoroughfares of Ufracombe. Visitors and residents alike were aroused shortly after midnight by the cry of Fire I" and within a couple of hours nearly £ 100,000 worth of damage was wrought in the centre of the town. The scene was one of awful destruction, and the knowledge that over thirty shops and dwelling-houses we laid to the ground, families homeless, and heavy season stocks entirely destroyed by fire renders the circumstances most deplorable. How the fire originated is a question which cannot be answered. The whereabouts of the commencement of the conflagration is, (however, clear. Standing at the junction of High-street, Fore-street, and Portland-street are, or were,'the fine premises in which Mr. William Cole (vice-chairman of the District Council) carried on the largest iron- mongery and house-furnishing business in the district. In the cellar of these premises the fire started. A small flame was noticeed at midnight. A moment or two later it had burst forth, a terrible tongue of fire, and before the fire brigade or help of any kind could be summoned it was seen that nothing could save the building. The fire sped on its way, attacking the greengrocery shop adjoining, occupied by Mr. Price. Leaping across the narrow Portland Street, it laid hold of the premises occupied by Mr. Jones, boot- maker Mr. Farleigh grocer (two shops) Mr. Isaacs, bootmaker Mr. Dodds, butcher and Mr. Millman, dairyman. Bursting from the other side of Mr. Cole's premises, the fiames attacked the shops and dwelling-houses forming the Arcade, the main thoroughfare to the Cap- stone Parade. Here the seven fancy-shops occupied by Messrs. Harding and Son, together with Messrs. Twiss and Son's four establishments, Mr. Homes (tobacconist), and Misses Stephens (milliners) were demolished and the stock burnt. The adjoining premises, occupied by Mr. Theobald, grocer Messrs. Thomas and Son, jewellers, Miss Avery, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Theobald, Mrs. Bourne, Mr. Wellacott, bootmaker, Mr. Trebble, butcher, and cottages at the rear in Downs Court, met a similar fate. When the fire brigrade had been summoned they worked hard to stop the progress of the flames, and by four o'clock the fire had been got well under. One of the members of the brigade sustained injuries to the hanrl, as did a coastguard who was rendering good service but, fortunately, these are the only known accidents. Nor a considerable radius visitors and others secured their belong- ings and made for the open air, for at one time the chances of all High Street being destroyed were not very remote. The entire absence of wind was another fortunate matter. The telegraph was literally besieged all day. The office was closed during the night, but the officials wisely opened at three ./clock in the morning, and right on to closing-time there was a rush of visitors wiring to inform their friends of their safety. Traffic is blocked, and the District Council have held a meeting to arrange as to the clearing away of the debris.

J THE MISSING LADY PARACHUTIST FOUND. The body of the missing parachutist, Mdlle. Albertina, who made an ascent at Cardiff some days ago, and was seen to fall into the Bristol Channel, was discovered on Friday night lying on a bank of the Channel, at Nash, near Newport (Mon.), twelve miles from the scene of ascent. Around her body was a life-belt, and attached to her shoulders were hooks by which she had been suspended from the parachute. Her real name was Maud Evans. The inquest resulted on Monday in a verdict that she was accidentally drowned, the jury adding that Gaudran, under whose directions the ascent and descent w<re made, displayed carelessness and want of judgment. The girl was only fourteen years of age, and this was her first descent.

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SOUTH WALES STOCK AND SHARE MARKET. SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. THACKERAY AND CO., STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. CARDIFF. „ 4. CARDIFF, July 30,1896. RAILS—Ihe past week has compared favourably with its predecessor in point of activity in this market; local ordinaries have again been well inquired for, and the volume of business up to the average. In Barrys the undivided haa been some- what inactive, but closes firmer at 291-301. A brisk business has taken place in the deferred which is strong at 166-167. The preferred is in good request but scarce, 133 £ -134| at the close In Taff Vales the announcement of dividend for past half year of 3!, as compared with 3 per cent. for corresponding period of last year, has had no appreciable effect on the market; fair parcels of stock have been dealt in, but the quotation at the close is slightly easier at 93-93, a drop of about 1. Some fluctuation has been apparent in Rhym- neys in which there has been a fairly active market. Stock has been changing hands at prices ranging between 276 and 279. The closing price, about 278-27, shows no material alteration. More than usual attention has been directed to Port Talbots, and a fair number of transactions recorded within quotations n-8. Not much moving in Vale of Glamorgan, which remain about 13|-14i. Rhondda and Swansea Bays a quick market; ordinary, about 6f-7^ preference, about 14^-14^. The preferences and debentures of the leading lines are in strong request, but con- tinue very scarce. RAILWAYS. Paid Prices Stock Barry Undivided 100 299 302 2°* Preferred Ord. 100 133 136 •> I™; Deferred Ordinary.. 100 166 167 10 Port Talbot Railway and DOCkS g rj3 qx(j 10 Rhondda and Bwansea Bay 10 q| 7 »t » New 10 6J 7 Stock Bhymney IAA 075 2«n „ Taff Vale Divided Stock loo 93 93f PREFERENTIAL. 3 Stock Barry Ry. 5 p.c. 1st Pref. 100 182 185 J30' Consold. 4 p.c. 100 150 152 „ Brecon & Mer. 1st Pref. 1861 100 80 83 oD°Y 2nd Vref-1862 100 53 58 tl Cambrian, No. 1,4 p.c. 100 80 82 t. Do. No. 2, 4 p.c. 100 41 43 10 Pembroke & Tenby 5 p.c. 10 10 io 10 Bbondda & Swansea Bay Do. New IS uj uj Stock R;h7mney 4 p.c. Consold. 100 150 152 TaJf Vale 4 p.c. Consold 100 150 152 RAILWAY AND OTHER DEBENTURES Stock Alex. Dock & Ry. 4 p.c. 100 128 130 „ Barry Railway 3 p.c. 100 lie 117xd „ Brecon & Merthyr A 4 p.c. 100 136 138 » Do B 4 p.c. 100 112 113 „ Bute Dock 3 p.c 100 111 ll3xd Cambrian A 4 p.c 100 146 148 „ Do B 4 p.c 100 137 139 „ Do C 4 p.c 100 133 135 „ Do D 4 p.c. non cum 100 115 117 „ Great Western 4 p.c. do 100 162 164 Midland 3 per cent. 100 122 124xd Mid-Wales A 4o! per cent. 100 148 151xd o. Neath and Brecon 1st 100 129 131 „ A1 100 112 111 „ „ A 2 100 38 40 „ Rhondda and Swansea Bay 4 per cent. 100 136 138 „ Rhymney 4 do 100 150 152xd „ Taft Vale 8 per cent. 100 116 118 BANKS. 30 Glamorganshire 2 £ 4 £ 4 i 5 Glamorganshire Preference 2f 5g §| 10 London and Provincial 5 20t 21i 60 Metropolitan of England and Wales) 6 1St 14 GAS. 26 Swansea 7J per cent. 25 44 46 25 Do 7 pel cent. 25 39 41 COAL AND IRON. 10 Albion Steam Colliery 10 12 12, Cambrian Col'ry 6 p.c. Pref. 10 llj 11i » „ 41 p.c. Deb. 100 102 104xd 10 D. Davis and Sons, Ltd. 10 11 lli 23 Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal 20 4| 5| '5 Great Western Ordinary B 5 3f 34 5 Do Prefer'ce AS 8| 8|xd 10 H. H. Vivian & Co. A Pref. 8 1 2 5 International Coal 6 Ii 2 10 Newport Abercarn 10 3 3f 10 Do Participating Pref. 10 7 8 5 North's Navigation Ool'ry. 5 if If 5 Do 10 p.c. Cum. Pref. 5 5| 5| 10 Penrikyber Colliery 10 5 5* 10 Do 5 to 7i p.c. Pref. 10 8J i| 100 Powell Duffryn 6 p.c. Deb. 100 108 HOxd 6 JEtliyniney Iron 6 228 23sxd 5 Do New 92 10s. Cred. 11 8s 6d 9s 6d 100 Do 6 p.c. Mort. Debs. 100 97 69xd 17 South Wales Colliery A 17 101 llf 3 Do 10 per cent. B 3 4 44 11 Tredegar Iron and Coal A 7J 2 2| Stock Do B 100 33 35xd MISCELLANEOUS. Stock Alex. Dock and Railway 4t A Pref 100 126 123 „ Do 4j B Pref. 100 103 It 5 10 Barry Graving Dock 10 21 21i 1 Ben Evaus and Co. Ord'ry 1$1 10 Bristol & South Wis. Wgu. 3 6 50 Bute Dry Dock 50 13f 13f 10 Hancock ereferred Ord. 10 15J 16 10 Do. Deferred Ord. 10 20 £ 2l 10 Do. 6 per cent. Pref. 10 1@| 16} Stock Do. 4 p.c Deb. Stock 100 120 122 10 Milford Dock 10 i t 10 Mordey Carney, Limited. 9 13 13t 100 Do 111 per cent. Deb. (ro iy09, at 105) 100 105 107xd 50 Mountstuart Dry Dock A. 40 70 72xd 60 Do Vo B. 20 35 37xd 10 Provincial Tramways 10 8t 8t 10 Do 6 per cent. Preference 10 13J 14 £ 10 Spillers & Bakers Ordinary 9 12J 12} 10 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 14t 141 Stock Swansea Corporation 3t p.c 100 137 139xd Stock Swansea Barb. 4 p.c. Stock 100 114 115xd 100 Western Mail 4t Deb. 1920 100 106 107xd 10 do. 5 p.c. Pref. 10 101 lot xd Bank Rate reduced from 2t to 2 p.c., 22nd Feb., 1894. THERE ARE SELLERS OF JE500 Barry Preferred Stock. £ 500 Taff Vale Stock. 2250 Swansea Harbour Stock. iC240 Rhymney Ordinary Stock. 7 Mordey Carney 99 paid Shares. 9500 Lockets Merthyr 5 p.c. Debentures. 10 and 10 Rhondda Brewery Preference Shares, 910 paid, at 233. 9d. add. prem. P.70 Barry 4 p.c. Preferred Stock. 91,000 Rhondda Brewery Debenture Stock. 10 Spillers and Nephews, at 11. 14, 4 and 2 Rhondda ó p.c. Preference, at 14i- £ 4J0 Neath and Brecon A 2 Debenture Stock. 30 and 20 Port Talbot Railway Shares. 10 Lloyd's Bank Shares, at 25j. 10 Cardiff Miliing Ordinary, at 22s. 6d. £ 200 Newport Gas 7 p.c. Stock. 22 and 10 D. Davis and Son 6 p.c. Preferences, at 25s. prem. JE200 Bute Docks 3 p.c. Debenture Stock. 55 Vale of Glamorgan Railway Shares. 15 and 7 Cambrian Colliery 6 p.c. Preference, at lli. THERE ARE BUYERS OF 20 Rhondda Ordinary Shares—state lowest. 10 Swansea Gas Shares. taOO Searle and Herr Debenture, at 105J. 10 Hancocks Preferred Allotments, at i add. prem. 20 Hancocks Deferred Allotments. 25 Rhondda Brewery Preference Shares. £ 800 Bristol Gas 5 p.c. Stock. 10 Hills Dry Dock Shares, at 10!. s i,ooo Great Western Debenture & Preference Stock. je900 Brecon and Merthyr B Deb., at 1121. 50 Port Talbot Shares, As paid, at 7t. £ 2u0 and Xiot) D. Davis. 23 D. Davis and Son Ordinary Shares. 7 Spillers and Bakers Preference Shares. 10 Buckley Pre-Preference Shares. 20 Merthyr Gas New 7 p.c. Shares, at 4p. jE700 Alexandra B Preference Stock. 20 Pembroke and Tenby Preference, at 11. 20 Spillers. li ephews Shares, at 10}. 2500 Barry 5 p.c. Preference Stock.

A. W. J OHNSON & CO., STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 9055] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams-ORNA TE, Swansea. National Telephone 21 SELLERS.—Glamorgan Bank Ordinary; Ben Evans and Co. Ordinary; Jones Dickinson and Co.'s Ordinary Swansea Tramways, &c., &e. BUYERS.—Jones Dickinson and Co.'s Prefs.; Ben Evans and Co. Debentures, &c., &c. JJAVIES AND B ARP-BE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113. BUYERS.—60 Glamorgan Bank Ordinary, at 4t; 100 Port Talbot Dock and Railway, at 71; 40 Glamorgan Bank Preferences, at 5J; 30 London &nd Provincial Banks, at 121. SELLERS.— £ 500 Swansea Harbour Stock, at 115; iE25 Swansea Harbour Stock, at 113J; 45 Weaver and Co.'s Preferences, at 9| xd; 5 do. Ordinarys, at 9Jxd; 50 Metropolitan Banks, at Hi xd.

— w THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. SWANSEA, THURSDAY.—Monday July 27th, 1896 will be remembered for many a year to come as a most memorable day in the history of the town and port of Swansea. All doubts as to the Bay of Swansea being suitable for manoeuvring the largest type of yachts have been set at rest. The inhabitauts may now, if they desire, make the Swansea Bay Royal Regatta the most important annual fixture in the kingdom. Notwithstanding that Saturday and Monday were practically holidays, the returns of the week's trade are above the average, an increase of 4,000 tons in imports, and a like amount in exports to foreign ports, being shown over the corresponding week of last year. The entries of shipping in ballast were 19,874 tons, as against 26,408 tons the previous week, and 22,666 tons the corresponding week. Imports 19,465 tons, and exports foreign 43,638 tons, compared with 15,689 tons, and 40,050 tons respectively last year. The imports include from Prance pitwood and potatoes, Spain iron ore, and calamine, Norway i e and timber, Alg.-ria phosphate, Rotterdam general Turkey, manganese Batoum, oil Canada, timber Cape of Good Hope, copper ore and regulus. 1 he coal and fuel trade have been active, and the clearances of tinplate and general merchandise amount to 4,638 tons, compared with 3,790 tons last year, including 350 tons f -,r France, 500 tons for Portugal, 1,000 tons for Italy, 646 tons for S^Pore, &c., 1,800 tons for NewTYork, and 342 tons for Philadelphia. A further im- provement is visible in the tinplate trade, and a better demand is maintained. Shipments in the week ending Saturday last were 50,000 boxes over those of the same week last year, and stocks show a marked redaction. IMPORTS COASTWISEPig-iro3 IJ675 tons: scrap iron, 281 tons tinplates, 124 tons copper ore, 22 tons building material, 158 tons grain 729 tons sundries, 1,022 tons. ° IMPORTS FORIEGN—Bona, phosphate, 400 tons. Rotterdam, general, 210 tons. Antwerp silver sand, 190 tons. France, pitwood, 1,283- tons potatoes, 156 tons. Soain, calamine, 148- tons; iron ore, 3,300 tons. Norway, ice, 300 tons flooring boards, 268 loads. Tunis, calamine, 360 tons lead ore, 15 tons. Batoum oil, 500 tons. Stratoni (Turkey), manganese 2,900 tons. Port Nolloth, copper ore, 1,769 tons • copper regulus, 1,500 tons. Halifax, deals. 2,097. loads. Philadelphia, general, 56 tons. EXPORTS—FOREIGN. — Coal, 33,084 tons- patent fuel, 6,916 tons tinplates and general goods, 4,638 tons compared with 27,937 tons, 8,323 tons, and 3,790 tons respectively last year.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. 1. N; ii. MAITLAND.—Your letter on Bimetallism" shall appear next week.

WANTED! AN EISTEDDFOD. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIK, I have often been surprised why an annual Eisteddfod should not be held in Swansea. Let it be called by what name you like—either a semi-national or provincial Eisteddfod. Many smaller towns such as Llanelly, Bridgend, or Neath have their annual gatherings, and why not Swansea ? I am at a loss to know. The Cymmrodorion Society have now been in existence for several years, and yet they have never promoted an Eisteddfod tor Swansea, and I humbly suggest to that honourable Society to move- in the matter. Since the National Eisteddfod was hold in 1891, there has been in Swansea only some paltry musical competi- tions, totally unworthy of the name of Eisteddfod. Now that the market is approaching towards completion, that building, in my humble estimation, would be an excellent place to hold a grand Eisteddfod should the authorities consent. AN OLD EISTEDDFODWR."

STRANDING OF THE TRAWLER ON THE MIXEN. —. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—In the accounts published by your daily contemporaries of the above occurrence, credit is not given where credit is due. The facts are these:—William Gibbs, of Port Eynon, in his sailing boat" Dewdrop," was cruising off Bracelet Bay when the trawler was seen to be ashore on the Mixen, where a heavy swell was running with some broken water. He at once proceeded to render assistance, and was joined by William Davies, of the Mumbles. These two men, assisted by the Dewdrop" passengers, took 17 persons off the smack, which was rolling very dangerously, and the "Dewdrop" received a nasty blow which started some of her deck planks. A hole was also ripped in her mainsail. It was a gallant rescue, and groat credit is due to the two men named, and particularly so to Gibbs, who so readily risked his boat. They ought certainly to be rewarded for their services. The statement that tugs rushed to the scene to help is most inaccurate, as the only two about either did not see what was going on or else did not want to see it. A small steam launch, how- ever, came up afterwards, and would have been on the spot to save life if the smack had foun- dered.—Yours obediently, A. D. P. July 30th, 1896.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTH. KNIGHT.—On July 24th, at 16th, Picton-place, Swansea, the wife of Dr. Knight, of a son. MARRIAGES. REID—FIELD.—On the 23rd inst., at Chelten- ham, Sam Reid, youngest son of the late Samuel Reid, of this town, to Lucy, youngest daughter of the late Ferdinand E. Field, of Cheltenham. PERKINS-BELLINGHAM.—On July 29th, at St. James' Church, Swansea, by the Rev. J. A. Harriss, M.A., assisted by the Rev. J. H. Watkins Jones, M.A., Vicar of Christ Church, Francis Edward, eldest son of Francis Heineken Perkins, Tonn, Llandovery, to Dora, daughter of Edward N. Bellingham, Swansea. VOYCE—TAMLIN—On July 18th, by the Rev. C. C. Lindsey, Rector of Wonastow, Abraham Voyce to Elizabeth Tamlin, both of Swansea BEYNON—BANBUEY.-OII July 18th by the Rev. C. C. Lindsey, Thomas Beynon to Mary Elizabeth Banbury, both of Swansea. PODESTA—REES.—On July 22nd, by the Rev. A. A. Mathews, Thomas Podesta to Sarah Rees," both of Swansea. COOPER—GREY.—On the 29th inst., by the Rev. J. Titu?, Frederick Cooper to Amelia Grey, both of Swansea. DRAPER—WADE.—On the 25th inst., by the Rev. J. Simon, William Henry Draper to Minnie Jane Wade, both of Swansea. PHILLIPS—RICHARDS.—On July 21st, at Taber- nacle Chapel, Llanelly, by the Rev. James Howell Rees, James Phillips, Penycoed factory, St. Clears, to Mary Richards, Llanelly. PAUL—HARRIES.—On the 29th inst., at Holy Trinity Church. Tunbridge Well?, by the Rev. C. V. Chi'lde, M.A., L.L.D., Vicar of Chiist Church, Cheltenham, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Fergusson, B.A., Josiah Edward Paul, of the Department of Public Works, Madras, second son of the late Josiah T. Paul, Esq., of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, to Helen Mary, only daughter of the late Rev. Howell Harries, of St. John's, Clapham, and granddaughter of the late Rev. T. Harries, Vicar of Llandysilio, Pembrokeshire. Indian papers please copy. WOODLIFFE—LOUGHER.—On July 28th, at St. Catherine's Churoh, Pontypridd, by the Rev. J. P. Griffiths, M.A., vicar, assisted by the Rev. Henry Morris, vicar of Aberavon, William Herbert Woodliffe, Metropolitan Bank, Tredegar second son of David Woodliffe, Swansea to Alice Mary, eldest daughter of Phillip Lougher Bryneithyn, Pontypridd. No cards. MORGAN—JONES -On July 25th, at St. Mary's Parish Church, Islington, by the Rev. J. M. Willoughby, M.A., Thos. James Morgan, of Finsbury Park, London youngst son of Thomas Morgan, Myrtle Castle Inn, Llanelly, to Annie, the fourth daughter of the late Bev. E. Jones, Congregational minister, of Ffynon Pedr, and of CilhirFarm, Mydrim, St. Clears. LOXLEY—CORNWALL.—On the 27th inst., at All Saints, Lower Edmonton, London (by the Rev. R. S. Gregory), William James, fourth son of the late William Loxley. of Harborne, Birmingham, to Emily, fourth daughter of the late Edward Stoyle Cornwall, of Lower Edmonton. EVANS—STANLEY.—On the 22nd inst., at St. Giles's Church, Shrewsbury, Arthur Ernest Evans, son of Edward Evans, D.L., of Bromoylfa, near Wrexham, to Agnes Louisa St. John Stanley, eldest daughter of the late Deputy-Surgeon- General St John Stanley, A.M.D., and Mrs St. John Stanley, of Worfield, Bridgnorth, Shrop- shire. EVANS—SCALE.—On the 23rd inst., at St. Catherine's Church, Milford Haven, by the Rev. E. J. Howell, vicar, Harold John Evans, solicitor, Milford Haven, third son of the late J. F. vans, of Aberystwyth and Southampton, to Elizabeth Dora, third daughter of R. Ford Scale, Milford Haven. SILVER WEDDING. THOMAS—JONES.—On July 25th, 1871, at St. Thomas' Church, Haverfordwest, by the Rev. Joseph Tombs, M.A. (uncle of the bride), Riohard, youngest son of Lewis Thomas, of Longlands, Wiston, to Margaret Jane, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Jones, governor of the Pembrokeshire County Gaol. DEATHS. WILLIAMS.—On the 25th inst., at Glasfryn, Cockett, Catherine, widow of the late Revd. Edmund George Williams, chaplain of Her Majesty's Prison, Swansea, aged 74 years. SMITH —On the 18th inst., at 46, Garden- street, Lucy Smith, ased 17 years. LESTER.—On the 23rd inst-, at 55, Bathurst- street, Edward Lester, aged 72 years. COPE.—On July 17th, Catherine Cope, aged 67, of Margaret-street, St. Thomas. DAVIES —On Wednesday, July 28th, William Brinley, the beloved infant son of Rev. Dyfodwg Davies, Morriston, aged 11 months. ROBINSON.—On July 17th, Caroline Mary Robinson, aged 51, at 2, Hanover-street. CHAPPELL —O11 July 17th, at 68, Argyle- street, James Chappel, aged 54. MOORE.—On the 27th inst, at Llandrindod Well-, Sarah, the belove 1 wife of L. B. Moore, of Fairfield. Newport, in the 74th year of her age. MCQUEEN.—On July 28th, at Cyd-torrace, Clyne, Vale of Neath, Robert McQueen, aged 36 years. Printed by Steam Power, and Published by 1 HU CAMBRIAN NEWSPAPER COMPANY, Limited, at the Office, No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan.—FRIDAY, July 31. 18P6.

SWANSEA GRAMMAR SCHOOL. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The first annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Swansea Intermediate and Technical School—or, to call it the name by which it will again be known, the Swansea Grammar School-took place on Thursday afternoon. Ex. Alderman R. Martin, as chairman of the Govern- ing Body, presided, and he was supported by the Mayor (Aid. F. Bradford), Prof. Lluyd Turner, of the Cardiff University College (oue of the examiners appointed by the University of Wales), Principal Salmon, Mr. C. H. Glascodine, and amongst the other members present were m-mbers of the staff, including Messrs. Bowman, Childs, Nance, Brown, Willett, J. H. Long and Lewis, the Mayoress (Mrs. Bradford), Mrs. R. D. Burnie, and Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Jones Powell. The Chairman, who was cordially received, said this was the first function of its kind smje the school had come under the new scheme under the Welh Intermediate Act. It was gratifying to know that the school had already attained a very fair state of prosperity. Prof. Tanner's report, which would that day be given, was an independent report, apart entirely from anybody who had any connection with the schools. The Hon. Mr. Bruce, of the Charity Commission, and who on behalf of that body inspected the build- ings and everything connected with the schools on July 9th, had he <> (Mr. Martin) was pleased to say congratulated the Governors on the condition of the schools, and also on the excellent teaching staff they had been able to secure. (Applause.) The Governors looked forward to the tmure of the school with great confidence. lie had seen it stated that there was a danger of intermediate schools being so multiplied as to make it an impossibility to secure first class schools, lime alone would declare whether that be true or not. In bwansea they were bound to have a first-class school,and the governors anticipated this one to rank amongst the best of such in the United Kingdom. They had at present an endowment, the prospective value of which was very great and they anticipated getting that value brought into disposal at a very early date. That would enable them to provide suitable buildings, an adequate staff, and ample appliances. The Governors were prepared to do these things. They had every confidence in the head master, and believed he had gathered around them capable and earnest assistants. As to the students, he (Mr. Martin) appealed to the boys to assist, with the Governors and the teachers, to bring the school to the first rank. It would be in their hands to make a reputation for the school. There was given to Swansea a chance not given to many. When he said that the prospective value of the school's endowment was such as not to be equalled by that of any other school in Wales, and when he had indicated the lines upon which it was intended to proceed, it would be Swansea a fault if it would not make the school the best of its kind in the Kingdom. (Applause.) Professor Lloyd Tanner, who was heartily received, said the report of the examiner appointed by the University of Wales was purely a business document, devoted to the finding out of the defects of the school, and communicated in confidence to the Governing body. He should like, however, to state that in every part ot the school they had had from the examiners reports of high talents in the boys, and good work generally in the classes. One of the thiugs he had noticed at the schools was a frank, good tone amongst the boys and girls, and he appealed to them to cultivate that tone Speaking 0f athletics, the professor pointed out that playrng cricket made a complement to the student a life at school. It made them able to use thair brains better than if they were to use their brains only. Speaking from a scholastic point, he said it was a matter to be proud that one of the boys- Monro—had got a. scholarship at Clifton College. (Applause.) It was an achievement of which the scholars and staff had reason to be proud. But it would have been a far better thing if Swansea could retain her scholars and the only way that could be done was by making the school aproper and adequate stepping. stone to the old universities. He hoped that, even before the endowment came to fruition, some Welsh citizen might immortalise himself by founding scholarships to the Universities which would enable this school to retain its best boys right up to the end of their school career. (Applause.) In conclusion. Mr. Taner said he had that morning been asked by Principal J. Viramu Jones, one of the vice-chancellors of the Welsh University, to convey to the school his good wishes for its future success, and his sorrow at being unable to be present. Dr. Turpin then lead the following report :— "The past year-the first complet-c year under the new scheme by which this school is now controlled—has been marked by a rapid and continuous increase of numbers. In the first term of this school year there were 111 boys attending, in the second term 144, and in the third and final term 185. The fact must be regarded with satis- faction that this school is now one of the largest -I believe the largest- ifrst-grade school in Wales. This great increase in numbers has necessitated many structural alterations in the school buildings and also additions to the staff of masters. To take the most permanent, if fesa important item, first, the excellence of the accommodation now afforded must be obvious to all, and when some further alterations and additions, now in hand, are completed, I think it may be said the school will be as well-equipped as any of its size, either in Wales or England The staff, too, is fully equal to that of any Welsh school, nor do we fear comparison in that respect either with other schools beyond the Marches. The work of the year has been somewhat of the character of pioneer work in developing a new country. We have not yet reached the normal state of equilibrium, when the influex o n w oya at the bottom serves only to balance the loss of boys from the higher forms of the sehool. We ate not without traditions, long and honoura^ associated with the school of Bishop Gore's foundation, from which this has been constituted but there is a gap, or almost a gap, in these traditions, depriving us to- y ^'eat satisfaction of having long hsts. of successes (rained bv old boys or by boys in the uppet. gameu oy oiu u j u vou to wait a torms. 1)or this I must a& wiii j, Ie* years. Each prize, given as l> J^ope, brine- before vou a longer list than tne one before Drmg oeiore you a » remembered that but tor tne present it must uat this is in many respects, thoug > J e to say, in all, a new school, r q jS.;en n*y enterprise and hard work, but of S. O. Morgan, captain of the Pre- sented for tbe Matriculation Ex 8UC University of London, Mnf lJil- Several boys are to enter for t Q n January and preP q{ *at examination will be a Jent Oxford Local work, beven boys sat at tne re i Lal Examinations, but the re.nig for some time; one form m °e prepared each year for the JJ L Mr>«08 either of Oxford or Cambridge. • has gained the first open 'en^ip, value £ 50 a year, at Clifton College. A most important factor in developing de corps which is so valuable in a"y ST)0rts jn the cricket, football, and athle A +L' these there is a growing spmt of «^hus^ amongst the boys, but we are g<o by the inconvenient, almost inacC P tion of our cricket field. The site of Swansea is most picturesque, but is also most d P ■ A .^y one seeking a level field in a convenient positi°^ for the boys' games until such a ned the enquipmentis in my opinion i P and any offer or even suggestion ot 01 & mo«t o-ln^i' accessible to the boys, would be welcomed. In the Foundatien Scholarships open to boys in the school there are only tw^o vacancies, and for these I have recommended to tj,e Governors D. Johnston and T. Matthews, who have done work of great promise in mathematics and languages respectively." The distribution of prizes then took place as follows :— SPECIAL PRIZES. — Essay prizes &emor, Johnston and Monro junior, Crowe. Classics Matthews. Modern languages: Jlatthews. English S. O. Morgan. FORM PRIZES.—Form VI., S. O. Morgan, i. Form V., George. Form IV. (classical), J. D_ Lewis, iv. Form IV. (modern), A. L- Xnomas, ni_ Form III., J. R. Davies, viii. ^orI? A. Jones. Shell, M. Morgan, v. Form I., Gray. MATHEMATICAL PRIZES.—Set Jonnston. Set II., J. E. Williams. Sat III., Godfrey Jone. Set IV., Wet. Form II., Stone- Snell, F. Mears. Form I., Lane. Q TT t SCIENCE PRIZES.—Set I., George, oet U-, J. D. Lewis. Set HI., Rogers. Set IV., T. Dayieg. L1 Principal Salmon, in moving a vote oi wanks to the Mayor, said a gentleman holding a public position like his Worship must svmm!i sympathy. He must have an official sympathy and a personal sympathy. Wijt 8 °* some of the gatherings over which the Mayor was asked to preside he could have only an official sympathy but on this occasion he had both an official and a personal sympathy. As Chief Magistrate he must have sympathy with what was one of the most important institutions in the town. It was a school "supported by public funds and governed by a body the greater part of which was appointed by the Corporation itself. But io addition he must also feel an interest in it as a citizen of Swansea. Mr. Salmon then proceeded, at the request of Dr. Turpin, to say a few words to the boys and to the parents. Mr C. H. Glascodine, in seconding, said the Swansea Grammar School was a school wi h honourable traditions. Ureal men bad been educated there already. He would mention the name of one who was not so well-known as he might be. Swansea hardly knew the names of its greatest citizens. That name was Grove, one of the greatest scientists of thd age. (Applause.) Swansea had long been spoken of as a place especially fit for the training of scientists. It was also a Swansea man, Mr. Hartland, who is a literary man of high attainments, that wrote the Science of Fairy Tales." He (Mr Glascodine) saw no reason why the Swansea Grammar School ought not, with all its advantages, be the leading school in Wales. (Applause.) The increase in the number of the boys in the school during the last twelvemonth must be most gratifying to the Governing Body, and to Dr Turpin, and in conclusion he (Mr Glascodine) said he only looked upon that increase as symbolic of what was to come in the future. (Applause.) The vote was carried with acclamation. Replying, the Mayor expressed his thanks for tne enthusiastic manner in which the vote had been received. In referring to the distribution of prizes, he remarked that he would like to have seen prizes given for regularity and punctuality in attendance, and for the greatest application to lessons at school. He thought that would be an incentive to a great many boys. He offered his sincere congratulations to those who had been fortunate enough to receive prizes and asked those who had not won prizes, tc emulate the example of the fortunate ones. He (Mr. Bradford) had been asked to state that this was an intermediate school in a sense, not as from elementary schools to other schools, but from elementary schools to University Colleges. The boys, at the request of the chairman, having pven three cheers for Dr. Turpin, and all the ir?rs' meeting was brought to a close. The school sports take place to-day (Friday) at the Cricket Field. The prizes will be distributed by the Mayoress.