The South Wales Daily Post

+ SPORTS~AND PASTIMES- [BY THE OLD The Swansea Harriers quarter-mile handicap for Abbott's Challenge Cup is to take place on Thursday week, May 31st. Mr. A" E. Stoddart's Australian team, which is to visit the Antipodes in the autumn, will leave London by the Orient liner Ophir on September 21st. To-morrow (Saturday) the Llanellv Wheelers take a run to the Gower Coast, and the cycling division of the Swansea Harriers journey to Llandilo. Notts has dropped the old Surrey bowler, Sharp e, already! Didn't even give him a trial in the first championship match. Were they afraid he would not bowl his best against Surrey ? Jack is not the man he was, but he is surely a long way better than one or two of the men figuring in the present Notts team, Briggs, the Lancashire bowler, says that to his mind Sharpe should give up fast bowling and go in for curly ones." He is convinced that Sharpe might have been—in fact, he might still be—the best medium-pace bowler in England. He is too light to be able to keep up fast bowling, and what is the use of his breaking his heart at it ? Sketty are turning out a strong team to meet Singleton at Sketty to-morrow. The home team is as follows:—A. D. Perkins (capt.), E. Chamber- lain, A. LI. Perkins, John Morgan, F. E. Perkins, H.James, H. Perkins, E. Maxsworthy, R. Perkins, D. Morgan and D. Perkins. R. H. Carlisle, who started on Tuesday on an attempt to beat the bicycle record from Land's End to John o' Groats, abandoned his task 00 Wednesday. He reached Gloucester—230 miles from the start — half-an-hour behind his time schedule, but as the weather was very wet and the roads very bad, he decided to relinquish his attempt; though if the weather is favourable, he may make another start next Monday. The new method of riding for a lap prize which ia to be tried at the Hospital Saturday Fund sports is causing a lot of discussion in cycling circles. Everyone has an idea that the experiment will produce a very fast race, but he question is, Will any of the men engaged be able to keep in front for a whole lap ? By permission of the holder, the Gamage Cup is to be for a mile race, instead of half a mile, as last year. It was a poor day's sport at the Clyne Valley Races yesterday, though the geniality of the sec- retary, Mr. Morris, and the clerk of the scales, Mr. A. B. Smith, went a long way towards making the afternoon enjoyable in spite of the rain-clouds which threatened. Mr. Smith also performed the somewhat difficult duties of judge, Mr. E. L. Forester, as usual, failing to turnup. With two objections lodged, a disqualified horse jumping into a race, and several horses running out of the course, Mr. Smith's extra duties were by no means light or easily performed but he came through in the very best style. TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES. CRICKET. (On the ground of the first-named), Swansea First Team v. Next Fifteen. Morriston A v. LIanel y A. Bridgend v. Aberavon. Llanellv v. Pembroke Dock. Sketty v. Singleton. Clydach v. Swansea Church. Neath Y.M.C.A. v. Rheola. SWANSEA AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Clydach v. Bunnybank.

CYCLING CLUB RUNS. Swansea Harriers to Llandilo. Llacelly Wheelers to Gower Coast.

A biigiit snoot of earthquake has been felt in Dumfriesshire, and severe shocks have occurred I at Kars, and at other parts of the Caucasus. I The Pope will apnoint six new Cardinals at a J^crei can«istagv- fca W JvaJ.d. at Rome to-df,y.

WORLD OF WORK. [BY OWEN LY3TDO??.] A correspondent of the City Press tells a poor story about a certain Labour M.P., for which there is probably as much basis as is usual for its sensational articles. The City Press is a good old musty Tory organ. It says:—The other evening a well-known member for one of the most Radical of constituencies entered the otrand Restaurant where I chanced to betaking my meal, and ordered a dinner such as would satisfy even the most confirmed of gourmets. The order for the solids disposed of, be coolly scanned the wine list, then ordering the most expensive champagne he could find. To conclude his Spartan repast he had a liqueur to settle it, a cup of coffee, and—tell it not in Gath—a shilling cigar! This M.P., the correspondent adds, is a man who poses as the friend of the workman, denounces the rich for living in lazy luxury, acd is for ever urging the claims of the horny-handed men of toil According tc the report of the Labour Depart- ment of the Board of Trade, there were 113 fresh disputes with employers in the month of April, but th'y were mostly of a. local character and of short duration. On the whole the state of employment shows an upward tendency, though not very marked, and partly at least seasonal in its character. In the 45 trade societies, with an aggregate membership of 352.805, making returns, 21,669 (or 6'1 per cent.) a/a reported as un- employed at the end of April, compared with 6-5 per cent, for March, and 6'3 per cent. in the 43 societies making returns for February. The cry for the drawing of the teeth of the House of Lords is about to take on a louder and more distinct tone. The Daily Chronicle, in a leading article this week, said: — There remains another great problem which we expect Lord Rcsebery will help to a solution in his coming speech at Birmingham. The workers have slill to learn the whole attitude of Liberalism on such vital matters as the reduction of the cost of elections, the case for Labour representation, the law of conspiracy, em- ployers' liability, and the allied problems of the unemployed and the reform of the poor law. Let us have Lord Rosebery's declaration on these questions, and the Liberal party may once more be put in a position to continue its advance towards a reconstruction of its social programme. But that is not all. We are able to announce that an authoritative policy with respect to the House of Lords is about to be formulated, and we are glad to see that the course taken is that which we have repeatedly recommended. The National Liberal Federation have decided to call a conference of the whole party at Leeds to thrash out the relations between the Lords and Liberalism. For our part, we have very little doubt as to the form which such a conference is likely to take, and we have no doubt at all that the Prime Minister will be ready to interpret a mandate of an uncom- promising character. In our opinion, and we have stated it again and again, there is only one form into which the popular demand to be formulated as Leeds can crystallise, and that is the virtual abolition of the veto. In point of fact, there lies the one chance for Liberal Government." The International Miners' Congress this week has been occupied with the reading of reports by delegates of the different countries on the condition of trade and wages, and laws bearing on the mining industry. The report read by Mr. Pickard showed that the 36 English delegates represent 645,000 miners. Germany sent 39 delegates, representing 192,300 men France four, represen- ting 1^0,000 men Belguim three, representing 70,000; and Austria. two, representing 100,000. There are altogether 89 delegates, representing 1,107,300 miners. Mr. Ashton then read the report of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, the contents of which are generally known to the English public. Mr. Wilson also read a, report on behalf of the minority formed by the Durham and Northumber- land miners, who are represented by Mr, Wilso* and eight other delegates. On behalf of the French miners, M. Rondet, of St. Etienne, read a report in which he said that a miners' union had just been formed in France, embracing members of the centre, the north, and the south. In France the Old Mining Regulation Act of the year 1810 was still in force. Accord- ing to this law the ground from a certain depth belonged to the State, whic-h therefore shared in the profits. The speech of M. Rondet contained so many statistics that it was difficult to follow him and when it was translated by the English inter- preter, several points had to be explained, the English delegates evidently taking the matter more seriously than the others. The miners of the newlv-formed federation numbered, said M. Rondet, 110,000. The average wage amounted to about £50 a year, the working time varying be- tween 9t and 11 hours a day. In 1889 the profit of the mines amounted to nearly 34 million francs' The French miners had succeeded in having of the inspectors of mines chosen by the men themselves. They hoped to win the eight hours dav from tha Government if the demand for it once became general, for up till now it had been refused chiefly on account of foreign competition. My compliments to the Swansea Trades Council. At their meeting on Wednesday evening they made a firm resolve to do their level best to re-organise and strengthen their forces. Now, that is some- thing like business and I am glad, because I feel that if they will only get down to business—to the business which is legitimately theirs—they will then be on the right track towards doing the workprs service. 1 can only hope they will set about their new task with an eye to the fitness of things, and to the right and equitablencss of each case dealt with and particularly to guard against the temptation to force the practice of trade union principles upon small employers, while allowing the old and big sinners to go free. They have the best wishes of Owen Lyndon in this matter,

FATAL ACCIDENT AT LANDOR, INQUEST ON THE BODY. This (Friday) morning an inquest was held at the Coopers' Inn, Landore, by the Coroner, Mr. j Edward Strick, touching the death of Thomas Hart, of 1189, Neath-road, Plasmarl, who was, up to the time of his death, employed as foreman under the Swansea Hematite Company, Landore. Mr. J. Viner Leeder watched the proceedings on behalf of the company, and Mr. Last (manager) presented the plans of the ground on which the accident occurred. The first witness called was Lewis Hart, son of the deceased. He said he last saw his father alive at nine o'clock on Monday. He had been employed under the Swansea Hematite Company during the past fourteen years. His attention was directed to an accident which had occurred to him later, and he could give none oif the details only what he heard from oihers. He was attended by Dr. E. Rice Morgan up to the tune of his death, which took place on Thursday morning. The next witness was Patrick O'Brien, who said he was employed in shifting one of the coal trucks, and deceased came to assist him voluntarily. After they had proceeded some distance he heard i the deceased cry. and on looking back saw he had been crushed between the truck and a wall. He ran to his assistance, but was not in time to stop. him from falling to the ground. Medical assist- ance was sent fer, and the injured man was con- veycd home,—Dr. E. Rica Morgan, Morriston, said he knew deceased personally for some time, and said he was called in to see him shortly after the occurrence, and upon examination found that the injured man was suffering from shoek and great internal bodiiy injuries. The ribs had been crushed and forced in such a manner as to pieree the lung. He had attended him since and found that inflammation of the lungs had set in, which was undoubtedly the immediate cause of death. After the Coroner had summed up, the jury, after a brief consultation, returned a verdict of I' Accidental Death."

Fourteen new collieries are about to be opened in Scotland, mostly near the Caledonian system. A Peterborough labourer was going to bed drunk when he stumbled, fell backwards down- stetirt, and broke hi. neck.

WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT. THE REVOLT OF THE FOUR. In the course of an interview regarding the ac- tion of Mr. Lloyd George and his colleagues, Mr. Burnie, M.P., says:—"I cannot possibly see what is to be gained by threatening the Government, who have already pledged themselves to do all that lies in their power to carry the Disestablish- that lies in their power to carry the Disestablish- ment measure through. Lord Rosobery at Edin- burgh promised that ail that human effort could do in this direction should b done, and since then the Bill has een introduced." u And what would you suggest as the proper course for the Welsh msmbers to take ? I think the proper policy is to continue to let I think the proper policy is to continue to let the Government see that we as Welsh members are looking to them to fuliil the promises that have been given rather than to try and extract new pledges from them." YVhat do you think might be the effect on English Liberal members of a revolt by any number of Welsh members ? I notice tha.t my coleaue, Mr. W. Williams, M.P., fears theal;eaationof other good Liberals— English, Scotch, and Irish—and it must be borne in mind that without enthusiasm and some sacri- fice on the part of these members., even if the Government wishes to have an autumn Session, they will find it almost impossible." COOICITXOK T. FBKEMAN. The Chairman of the Swansea District Liberal Association (Councillor T. Freeman), with his usual precision and grasp of the position, says:— "You ask ire my opinion of the action of the three Welsh members. Now, before doing so, let me say that I believe their action to be: thoroughly honest, and I totally disagree with imputing to those gentlemen anything but the highest motives and the greatest zeal for the cause they, and by far the great majority of Welshmen, have at heart. At the same time, in this instance my belief is that their zeal has outrun their discretion. Now. before the great meetings of Portsmouth, I was thoroughly of the opinion that the Welsh members had done enough of the waiting policy and the patting on the back of Gallant Little Wales; but I attended all the meet- ings of the Federation at Portsmouth, and, after hearing the voice of the Government through Mr. Acland at the delegate meeting, and through Sir Wm. Harcourt at the great public meeting, I was quite satisfied that the Government meant busi- ness after the way the men tioi-i of the words Dis- establishment, in Wales was received bv the dele- gates in the afternoon meeting, and the thunderous applause that greeted the same words in the even- ing by the thousands present, the response given to this subject being far more enthusiastic than was given to any other mentioned at those meetings. From that time I certainly have thought that it wou'd be very unwise to form any cave of the Welsh members to threaten the Government, as I felt that henceforth we were in a bond of brotherhood with English Liberals, and that it was oar duty now to get co-operation as much as possible, as I fear that any revolt would possibly be an excuse for some weak-kneed Liberal members to abstain, or possibly vote against us. I do hope that our members will give a solid vote to keep the Government in power until we have those measures passed." SPEECH BY MR. T. ELLIS. Addressing his constituents at Corris last night Mr. Thomas Ellis, M.P., referred to the Welsh Disestablisment Bill as the boldest legislative proposal yet made for the recognition of Wales as a separate political and national unit. The more the Bill was compared with alternative schemes the more clearly would it be found that Mr. Asquith had produced a fair and comprehensive measure. MEETINGS AT CARNARVON AND CONWAY. The four Independent Welsh members con- tinued their campaign yesterday (Thursday) at Carnarvon and Conway. At the former place representatives of Liberal Associations from the five Carnarvon boroughs passed a resolution advising a national convention on the Welsh Disestablishment question, and also passed a resolution by a large majority approving of the action of the four members. Messrs. Lloyd George, Frank Edwards, D. A. Thomas, and Herbert Lewis afterwards addressed a crowded meeting at Conway Market-hall in explanation of their course. A resolution approving of their con- duct was carried. The North Wales Liberal Federation will hold a conference-of delegates at Rhyl to-day on the subject. THE ECCLESIASTICAL MANIFESTO. According to the Morning Leader, the arch- bishops' and bishops' manifesto on the Welsh Church Bill is remarkable for one thing, and one thing alone: ita utter evasion of every important point of the controversy. The minds of the people most concerned, the people of Wales, have long ago been made up, and it needs no further argument to convince the English people too that the Establish- ment in Wales is an anachronism which ou.ht to have been swept away a full generation ago. What argument can avail against the simple statement of the fact that a ludicrously small minority of the inhabitants of the Principality are able to make the majority pay to support a Church whose ministrations they not only do not need, but which they utterly refuse to accept ? One I statement only in this manifesto merits a moment's attention, for it places the whole matter in a nutshell. The pro- vis ons of the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, we are told, are such as ,( to reduce the Church to penury, and ultimately to leave her with prac- tically no pecuniary resources for her reorganisa- tion and work in the future.' Hero is a significant admission. The two archbishops and the thirty- one bishops who sign the manifesto frankly confess that without the aid of the revenues secured to the Welsh Church by the State it would be impossible 16 maintain it. Common reason, then, bids us demand Why endeavour for a moment to preserve such a lifeless, effortless institution ?

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. — » FRIDAY. Before Messrs, W. Richards and E. Roberts. ELLEN SWEENEY AGAIN. The familiar figure of intemperate Ellen lounged leisurely in the corner of the dock this morning. She came up smiling as usual, with an indefinable expression of sweet content playing over her rubicund features. Like Christian, she had met Apollyon in the plain, only Ellen's Apollyon was a Green Dragon, and the plain was Green Dragon- lane. Ellen had wrestled and fought with the malignant fiend, and while the battle was still at its height Ellen was espied, and borne swiftly away to the spot that's always barred." Under sueh j circumstances was it that Ellen made her 268th ap- pearance. So much has custom grown into Ellen's nature that she regards the dock as an ancestral I home, and a gleam of ineffable satisfaction stole over her visage as its portals once again received her unto itself. MORE WET WEATHER. Friday is generally a slack day, but there was the usual little army of intemperates. t irst upon the list came a mason named George Harris, who had to pay 5s. anJ costs for a little Oxford-street frisk and he was followed by Susan Williams, of Madoc-street. Susan's wardancewasexecuted upon the wind-street pavement. She also had to pay the regulation 5 bob. But the most serious of the "in liquor" razzles was that of Cornelius Sullivan, who, it appeared, had varied the even tenour of his way down High-street bv a tornado- like explosion of his worse nature. Unhappily the wrath of the Irishman fell upon the head, or rather round the throat of P.C. Thomas.—Corney urged in court that the P.C. had invited him in to have a. drink.—The Bench, however, said that police- constables never did that sort of thing.—Then Corney retorted that he had known it done. But it was no good, and Sullivan was muleted in costs to the tune of 25s., or 14 days. STEALING AND RECEIVING. The ]-at was completed with charges against John Chappie, Rodney street, labourer, and Richard Hitchings, Roseland terrace, Sketty coachman, for stealing and receiving two trusses of hay and a quantity of oats and beans, value 10s., from the stables of Maesyrhaf. From evidence tendered it appeared that Chappie was seen with the bay, etc., on his cart, and that when questioned he said he had had it from Hitchings, who was in the employ of Mr. T. P. Richards. Hitchings declared that he had merely borrowed the hay and oats, and that he was going to take it back. He had not the slightest intention of stealing it.—Mr. T. P. Richards said that he did not wish to press the charge, and defendants were fined aJs. inclusive.

An enginedriver named Morley, belonging to Accrington, was run over by a train at Bank Top Station and was killed. A boy has died at Birmingham, from a wound received wt ile wrestling with another boy who L 4k I an open j>en-knife in his hand.

WELSII PRESS. [BY CARADOG.] THE MAY MEETINGS. For years the lianer makes it a special feature to publish condensed reports of the various im- portant meetings held in the metropolis at this time of the year. In the current issue it devotes not less than four colurniisoto the subject, and reviews in brief the different topics under discus- sion at this year's gatherings. First comes the Society for Promoting Christian linowloJge. Among the speakers was the Bishop of Iowa, who said the American Episcopal Church numbered 80 bishops and over 600,000 communicants. It is a most flourishing church, and, of course, depends entirely on the voluntary principle. Is it impos- sible, let us ask, for the Church fn Wales to be more successful after it is disendowed, as is the case with this Church in America?" 'I he other big events noticed were the meetings of the London Missionary Society, which is so closely connect:d with Wales, the Tract Society, the Church of England Missionary Socicty, the Bible Christians Missionary Society, the Sunday School Union, the Congregational and Baptist Unions, the Baptist and Wesleyan Missionary Societies, the venerable British and Foreign Bible Society, which has issued since its foundation SO years ago. the immense number of 139,659.008 copies o the Bible. Last, but not leas:, comes the Liberation Society, which celebrates its jubilee this year. Speaking of this Society the Baner in a leader on the subject, says its formation in 1844 was probably the chief event of the year. THE WELSH POLITICAL SITUATION. Several of the Welsh papers discuss the political situation in Wales just now. The Baner having recapiulated the circumstances which have led up to the present crisis The matter now lies in the hands of the electors in each constituency. Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Frank Edwards, Mr. David Thomas, Mr. Herbert Lewis, and, possibly, Mr. Herbert Roberts as well, hold meetings at Bangor, Conway, Flint, Holywell, Denbigh, Mold, and Knighton, their object being to explain matters and learn the opinions of the electirs as to what course to pursue. On the whole the Baner seems to be in favour of the policy adopted by Mr. Lloyd George, but is much more lukewarm than might have been expected. The Cymro thinks 11 it would not be too much for the Government to say (1) whether it means to pass Disestablishment this session? and (2) whether it is possible to do so ? If these two questions were answered, we could ascertain the Government's attitude in regard to Wales, whether it has kept its pledge or not. But in taking an independent course we ought to ascer- tain how revolt wculd affect the supporters of Disestablishment throughout the country. Such, doubtless, arj the lines on which action should be taken. For its own sake the Government should come to an understanding in these matters, and whatever decision the Welsh party will arrive at we trust it will be the result of wisdom and judg- ment. The Seren foresees no danger in the Welsh members uniting with a view to demand Dises- tablishment. The Government introduced the Bill because of the threats of the three Welsh members,and if the thirty sh owed similar spirit the Bill would pass its second and third reading wit'i equal ease." The Tarian, referring to the stand which Major Jones has taken, thinks '-the honourable member cannot assume his it, iiaturtl attitude much longer." Much talk," adds the Labour organ in another short paragraph, "is made about the meetings held by the four Welsh, members, and some predict they will bo stormy gatherings. But those members themselves think differently, and refer to endless letters they have received from all parts of the country expressing sympathy, letters which in their estimation plainly show that Wales commend their action." WALES NEGLECTED. The Herald and the Genecll express strong in- dignation at the choice of an Englishman by the Carmarthenshire County Council to fill the post of supsrintendent of the Carmarthen Asylum. "Surely, it is only reasonable to believe," says the latter paper, that if there is a public office where it is desirable its holder should be able to converse with the people in their own language without an interpreter it is that of chief medical adviser to the Carmarthen Asylum. Surely, also, if anybody of public men might be expected to observe this prirciple, they would be the representatives of the Welsh counties of Pembroke, Cardigan, and Car- marthen." "It seems," says the Herald, that the Carmarthen Asylum Committee wish to revive the injustice of the old dispensation in so far at least as ignoring the claims of monoglct Welshmen is concerned, for they have appointed an glish superintendent to an institution in which are 540 lunatics, all of whom, with the exception of some fifty, are Welsh-speaking.' MISCELLANEOUS. Eynon," in the Celt, says tha.1i Dr. Barrett, the outgoing chairman of the Congregational Union, is a very safe man. He never speaks nonsense his address was marked with much strength, but not force." The Tyst terms it, a most ex- cellent address." The Tyst informs us that a Llanelly minister, the Rev. D. Lewis (Dewi Medi) has just published a catechism in the history of Moses, suitable for children, The Congregational Church at Moriah Rhym -i, has invited the Rev. D. Williams, B.A., to become its pastor. Mr. Williams is an old colleague of Wateyn Wyn's, at Ammanford. Principal Owen," states the Goleuad, is a fine one lor nursing scare-crow. with reference, of course, to his anti-disestablishment co. ratjfon- cence. The Principal calls the Disestablishment seheme "a bad bargain for Wales."

SOUTH WALES COAI, AND IRON TRADE. COAL,Tlie Whitsuntide holidays much inter- fered with business. The collieries resumed worit partially on Wednesday; the output in conse- quence was limited. Business on 'Change was very small, but on Thursday and on Friday a fair number of orders were bocked.but the prices gave no indication of an advance. Best steam coal is selling at lis. and lis. 6d., while Monmouthshire large steam coal was offered at 10s. and 10s. Cd. Very little business was done in coke, pitwood, and patent fuel. No change in prices took place. IRON.—The holidays also interfered with the iron trade, but prices showed h re a slight ad- vance, Glasgow warrants going up to 42s., and Hematites to 44s. 3d. Welsh bars quoted a?. E4 15s., and sheet iron as high as £ 8 L s. Besse- mer steel-plate bars were sold at November, E6. RubiO ore soid at 12s. Very few charters are completed, and these show no change in. price from last week.

SHIPPING. SWANSEA BAY SIGNALLING STATION. MUMBLES LIGHTHOUSE. May 17TH, 1394. Wind, W., light; Weather, fopgy; Sea, smooth. Charles Mitchell s, Cardiff, received orders for Cardiff Muncaater s, Liverpool, passed west Sunlight a, Liverpool, passed west Maine s, London, passed west Bay Fisher s, H-now, passed west Georgette s, Di'jpj. c, passed west Swansea s, Swansea, passed east Acacia s, London, passed east Ethel s, Newcastle, passed cast FOREIGN ARRIVALS AND MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL VESSELS. Gogo a arrived Huelva 11 Dewdrop s arrived Huelva 15 J M Lennard a left Havre for Swansea 15 Alice Depeaux a arrived Rouen from Swansea 12 Sinclair arrived Rouen from Swansea 13 Race Fisher s arrived Rouen from Swansea 15 Alliance arrived St Malo 14 Planet s arrived St Malo from Swansea 14 Burlington arrived Pauillac from Swansea 13 Cleveland s left Stockholm 16 Rutland arrived Hamburg 24 Rochefort arrived Caen 15 Jersey City s left New York 15 Memphis s arrived oft'Father Point 10 Gsizelle left Legue 14 Mr. J. White, Electrical Engineer, 21 Delaford Street, Lillie Road, Fulha n, writes:- "I have suffered from lumbago for a very con- siderable period. I consulteddectors, but they did me no good. I was unable to continue my employment until I used St. Jacobs Oil, which cured me in three days." Mr. While very kindly writes us that we can make what use of this statement we like but the facts as he relates them above are those of a straightforward, honest man, and quite sufficient to convince anyone of the intrinsic value of St. Jacobs Oil.

SOUTH WALES AND MûN- MO UTHSRIRE QDDFELIOWS. -+- The fo .rth biennial meeting in connection with the South Wales and Monmouthshire Order of] Oddfellows was opsned at the Assembly Rooms, Longhtndb Hotel, Swansea, on Tuesday, and con- tinued on Wednesday rnd Thursday, under the presidency of G Master John Jones; Blaen- avon, supported 1 Deputy G.M. Joseph Joi,e •. G e -,i c, r. Ic i-e, aayaoa, and the Board of Management. Delegates were piesent from the following sections:—Aberdare, Blaiua, Bri tol, Briton i crry, Card'ff, LhueUy, Morriston Merihyr, Neath Valley, llhondda, Swansea, and 'l'cb;e. GR.àSD MASTER, in his opening remarks, dwelt at some length upon the benefits denvabic from friendly societies ia general, an l the Mon- mouthshire and South ,Y¡des Ocidfei.ows in par- ticular, and congratulated tiie delegates upon the excellent proyr-ss find headway made since their last bionnia1 meeting. Several new sections had been opened itt ^outh Wales and Monmouthshire with very satisfactory results. They had iL .,o planted five branches in Bristol, for which there were prospects ot a bright anJ glorious future. They ha. recently been invited to establish lo:l Ivorth Wales, which proposal was receiving the careful attention an i <-ou.s.deration on the Bo rd. Tae Order estaidi-" ui_; eight years (now a com- paratively sti- nourishing society) he con- sidered still in it-, uicv, and with careful and judicious nursing ii i training it must ultimately become a mighty power in alleviating distress and miligating poverty, and in wielding a moral influence ot the highest degree amount its mem- bers. After a very interesting and enthusiastic speech by General Secretary Beynon, Bro. Nichol- son gave his report of the audit undertaken by him in conjunction with Bro. Pugh, Llandilo. It was unanimously decided that the report be accepted and confirmed. Deputy G.M. Joseph Jones was elected Grand Master for the ensuing year, and liro. W. Williams, Tylorstown, Deputy Grand Master. On the motion of Bro. NICHOLSON, it was re- solved that in future the Board meet on the third Fridav in February and August in lieu of every four months as heretofore. This was seconded by Mr. EDWAUDS, Llanellv, and carried. Brother DAVIE-, Tebie, .'proposed, R rd Brother EDWAUDS, Llanelly, seconded, and it was resolved that Each section composed of three lodges or 100 members be entitled to send one delegator, to biennial meetings, 500 members and under 1,000. two delegates, and for every additional 5C0, one delegate. ACCIDENT BENEFITS. On the motion of Brother DAVIES, Tebie, seconded by Brother BuiALLOG DAVIES. Morris- ton, it was resolved "That members being dis- abled through loss of sight, leg, or arm, be entitled after thce3 months membership to £ 25; six months, £ 50; nine months, £ 75; and thirteen months, £ 100. The said amount payable after amputation. Members not to loose the benefits de- rivable from the Order after receiving these amounts, except in cases when illness is directly attributable to the effects of the accident." FUNERAL DENEFIIS. Brother NOISE, Llanelly, proposed, and Brother EDWARDS, Llanelly, seconded, 11 Tii.,it no funeral beneiit be paid under six months' membership.'— Carried. DISTRESS FUND. The proposition of the Bristol Section to impose a levy of id. per month on all members to relieve brethren in distress was rejected by a large majority, many lodges having already established a similar fund voluntarily. AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS. Bro. SWEET, Bristol, proposed, and Bro. Edwards, Llanelly, teconded, "That it ba an instruction to the Board to draw up a reduced scale of contributions with commensurate rate of benefits for Agricultural Sections." (Carried.) Several other important amendments were dis- cussed and adopted, and congratulatory telegrams were exchanged with the Ancient Or .fer of Shep- herds, Hull, the Manchester Order of Oddfellows, Northampton, and the Free Gardners' Society, Hull. PRESENTATIONS. The reusing Grand Master was presented with an oil-painting and a beautifully-illuminated address. Bro. BriaSloDavies, Morriston, in a thoroughly practical speech in the vernacular, full of poetical effusions, formally presented the paint- ing, and Bro. Sweet, Bristol, the address. Speeches were also delivered by Bros. R. Hughes, Wm. Jones, Jenkins (Merthvr), Powell, David Morgan, and others^ and the Grand Master very appro- priately returned thanks. It was also decided to commemorate the approaching silver wedding of the general secre- tary by presenting him with a substantial testimonial in recognition of his excellent services in furthering the interests of the society. With this end in view Bro. H. W. Nicholson was elected secretary of a committee to be called at an early- date.

MANCHESTER UNITY OF ODDFELLOWS. VISIT OF MR. LABOUCHERE. Mr Labouchere, M.P., visited the meeting of the A.M.C. Manchester Unity of Oddfellows' at Northampton on Thursday, and met with an enthusiastic reception. in the course of a short speech, ho said the A.M.C. in a few days seemed to do more business than they did in the House of Commons in the en- tire session of inauy months. Referring to old age pensions, he said they should be added to what a man had saved in a friendly societj'. OLD AGE PENSIONS. The principal d,scussion during the day was upon the motion proposed on there, ort of the Parliamentary agent that tho time had arrived when Parliament should provide old age pensions. An amendment to the effect that the meeting was not in a position to express an opinion on the re- solution owing to having had no notice was moved. The resolution was withdrawn, and the amend- ment carried as a substantive resolution.

1 MARKETS SUGAR. GLASGOW, Friday.—Official report: Good busi- ness done at. steady to rather eas.u- prices. Private repart: Market continues qiuer, and a fair busi- ness done at pricEs favouring buyers. MEAT. SWANSEA, Pi iday,-uur market to-day still continues to wear the same quiet and dull appear- ance that is so characteristic of it. Very moderate business w; s done. Quotations as follows ;— Superior sides ox beef making 6i. to fiJ, per 1J. second quality, 5id.; plain or infe ior, 4d. to 5d.; small sheep 8d. per 1 i). other kinds, 6-id. to la.: lamb. 9d. to lOd. veal, 5d. to 7d. per lb; small pigs 10s. 6d. per score other sorts, go. to 10s. COHN. LONDON, Friday. --At Mark-lane this morning the heavy arrivals of wheat and flour help the de- pression existing for both ttie-c articles. Maize, mixed, scarce, and held ISs. 6d. ex-quay Odes a, 16s. 9d. to 17s., a- cording to sample barley, slow, but without change. Oats supplies short and trade very firm. Arrivals Whca.t, 80,000 qrs. oats, 44,000 qrs. flolr, 6!,0"0 sacks. PRODUCE. LONDON, Friday.—Sugar Refined, quiet, late rates; French, dull; beet, flat. May, lis. 7iJ. sellers; lls. 6d. buyers. October-December, lis. ltd. to lls. 2id. combined sellers; lis. Oid, to lis. lid, combined buyers. Coffee, quiet. Rio- May, 75s. 6d. sellers; 74s. 3d. buyers. Tea, rice, jute, and hemp unchanged. Oils: Linseed, 20s. l £ d. rape, 19s. 9d.; crude cotton, 18s. 9d. to 19s,; refined, 21s. 3d. to 22s. 3d.; turpentine, 21s. 9d. to 22- petroleum, unaltered. BUTTER. CORK, Friday. Ordinary: Firsts, 80s.; seconds, 77a.; thirds, 75s.; fourths, Os. Kegs: Os-, Miid-eured firkins: Superfine, 84; fine, 79s. mild, 74a. Cools: Superfine, 80s. In market, 447 firkins, 245 mild.

The Manchester Guardian's London corre- spondent reports that the Conservative organisers are now sending out a series of special investi- gators into the provincial constituencies. This is the title given to them at the Conservative head- the title given to them at the Conservative head- quarters. Their duty is to examine the position of the local associations, to note the preparations made for a general contest, and smooth awav obstacles in the way of a closer association. between the Liberal Unionist and Conservative! bcdi«a» I

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CLYE VALLEY (SWANSEA) SPRING MEETING. The LADIES' PLATE, value 10 sovs, for ponies j first 8 SOY", second £ sovs; penalties and allow. aiicei. — About one mile. Mr Habberfielu's Hummiug Bird, 4 Owner 1 Mr Dow's Queen's Own, a Mr Garraru 2 Dr Davies's Thelma, 5 Owner 0 bSttiDg 0 to £ on Humming Bird, 3 to 1 agsfc Thelma, 5 to 1 Queen's Own.—Thelma and Humming Bird made the running alternately for' half-a-mile, and the former then drew out an4 passed the judge first by a distance; but was dis- qualified for having run out of the course. The LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HURDLE RACE value 15 sovs; first 12 sovs, second 3* sovs, for ponies and galloways; penalties and, allowances.—About tWO miles over e gbt flight*, of hurdles. Mr Firbank's Grove Beauty, 4 Wilkias I Dr Williams's A.P., 4 Rees 2 t Mr Stafford's Miss Humboldt, a Brown 3; Betting: Evens Miss Humboldt, 5 to 1 anv?< other.—The favourite, leading, refused at the fit-itwll-, liurdle, and though she picked up her field could/ not go the pace, Grove Beauty winning by tw«^ lengths; siz lengths heLween econd and third. The ABERTAWE PONY HURDLE RACE,Talua y 10 sovs first 8 sovs, second 2 sovs; allowances* jp, —About a mile and a half, over six flights of '1 hut dies. Mr Jones's Jennie II, a Mr Edmunds I Mr Dow's Queen's Own, a Mr Garrard 2^ Mr Hobbs's Silver Queen, 4 W Harris 0^' Dr Davies's Thelma, 5 Wilkins ()t. Mr Hill's Cotchici, 4 U Bhi Betting: 6 to 5 on Thelma, evens Jennie II, 8 tov, 1 agstany other.—Jennie 11 made all the runnin& and won in a canter. Thelma was going well, and looked like winning till she ran out at the last hurdle. None of the others finished. The TRADESMEN'S PLATE, value 12 sort; first 9 sovs, second 2, third 1 eov, for pouiec which have never won a race, and the registered property of residents within 12 miles of Swaivt. sea Post-office; allowances.-About 7 furlongs Mr Clarke's Happy uni, 3 .G Powell 1 Mr Jones's Gridiron, 5 .Edmundtl 2 Mr Bovven's'-Uii)peravv a Ellis 3 Mr Morgan's DICK II, 5 A Jenkins 0 Mr Dow's Dangerous, 5 .Mr Garrard 0 Messrs Cook & Davies's Dentist, 5.G Morgan 0 Mr Stewart's Caustic, 4 .Owner 0 Betting: Evens Gridiron, 2 to 1 agst Caustic, 4 to i Jtlappy Ulrl, iJ to l any others,tiappy Girl, led off, and was never headed, but won in a canter by ten lengths; same distance batween second and third. The winner was objected to on tbe ground, of wrong description. The objection was allowed by the stewards, the owner of Happy Girl beiilg disqualified from racing under the National Pony and Gallovving Racing Rules. The MANSELTON PLATE, value 12 sove; flrit 10 sovs, second Z BOVS, for ponies which have never won a race; allowancex.-About 7 fur-v longs. Dr Va vies's Ttielma, 5 Owner 1 Mr Fit-bank's Butterr-up, 3 A Wilkias Z Mr Ralston's Comtossa, 6 Mr RabbeeAld 3 Dr Davies s Dewdrop 11, 4 EWrrm 0 belting: z to i on Buttercup, z to I a*& Thelma, 6 to 1 I'ar tNvo.Thelma and the favourite ran a neck-and-neck race till a furlong from home, where Thelma came and won easily. Happy Girl. who was never under the starter's orders, and dia not weigh out, also ran, and passed the post 4rat." Thelma. was objected to by the owner oi Happy Girl on the giound of having run out of rules; and the stewards referred the objection to the Com- mittee of the National Pony and Galloway Racing Rules. The CLYNE VALLEY PLATE, value 15 rsovs a scl inu race for ponies and galloways allow- ance.—About one mile. Mr Stafford's Miss Humboldt, a Brown 1 Dr W lliams's A.P., 4 Rees 2; Mr Wil.iams'a Loyally, 4 Williams 3 Mr Edmund's Wine Glass, a Owner 0 Mr Srewart's Caustic, 4 Wilbias 0 Messrs Cooic and Davies's Dentist, 5 .Morgan 0 Betting: EV<D:I Miss Humboldt, 6 to 4 apsfe Wine Glas~, 3 to 1 A.P, 5 to 1 bar tbree.Li favourite lead throughout, and won easily by two kngths. MATCH, 10 sovs. one mile. Mr Morris's Moonlight, a Owner 1 Mr Jones's Jennie II, a Owner 2 Betting 6 to 4 on Jeniyre II.—The non-favourite won in a canter. The MEMBERS' PLATE, value 5 sovs added to a subscription oi sov each for starters; penalties and allowances.—About one mile. Mr Stafford's Miss Humboldt, a.Mr G Morris 1 Mr Firbank's Grove iieauty, 4.Dr Davies 2 Betting: 3 to 1 c.n Grove Beauty, 6to4 agst Miss Humboldt, who won bv a distance.

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