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CARDIFF mtuhtu Pail arm SOUTH WALES ADVERTISER. Printed and Published for tne 1 lopnetoispy WILLIA* EDWABO KO&SB8 EVANS, of 26, Park-street. CardJif, at the Offices of the "Cardiff Weekly Mail and Sonth Wales Advertiser," St. Mary street, Cardiff, in the oounty of Glamorgan, to where all communications shoold be addressed

SATUEDAY, JANUARY2i, 1880. CAMBRIAN WEATHERCOCK; out THE WAY TRE WIND BLOWS. De omnsbus rebus et quHnudam cUiii. LEGAL EVIDENCE. A CURIOUS letter referring to the Man- cheeter Mtirder has been published in the Newcastle Chronicle. This remarkable docu- ment, which we reproduce in another column, professes to be written by a gentleman in possession of information that would lead to the apprehension of the murderer. The writer, however, refuses to give any informa- tion as he dreads the process of cross-exami- nation to which he would be subjected at the trial. He asserts that in early life he got into some ridiculous but not criminal scrape, which has now been completely forgotten. He now holds a responsible position near Manchester which he might lose were his early history known, besides which he would not, for ten tines the reward offered, undergo the ridicule that would certainly be drawn down upon him by the resuscitation of the scandal. We are, of course, quite unable to offer any opinion as to the genuineness of the letter in question. Our contemporary remarks that though professedly written by a Manchester tnan, it bore no post mark, except that of Newcastle. Everv faCIlIty is, however, offered for the inspection of the original document ty the police. In all probability this is. imereiy another instance of the effect that the failure to unravel any startling crime always has upon weak-minded people. It is wall known that in such circumstances there are always a number of persons quite ready to volunteer information of which they are wholly destitute, and even to confess crimes of which they are perfectly innocent. In many eases it is im- pofeaible to guess what can be the motive for such conduct, as those guilty of it are often persons of apparently respec- table and sober character. Whether tie motive be love of notoriety or of mischief, or whether such folly be due to latent insanity, active for the first time by constant dwelling upon an exciting subject, the frequencyof such acts is notorioms. In the present instance there are two additional hypotheses as to the origin of the letter. It is just possible that the statements in it may be true, but it is much more likely that it was written by some one who had on a previous occasion suffered in the crdeal of cross-examination. It is certain that in some recent cases counsel have been allowed a most unwarrantable latitude in ervsj, examination. Whatever may be the result on the case immediately uader inves- tigation, there can be no doubt that such con. duct does inspire persona ofshady antecedents with as great a dread of the witness box as of the dock, and that in many >a?ea the interests of juatioe are seriouly imperiiled thereby. There is a cla3a cf barristers almost ignorant. ot the law, whose reputation rests solely on the terrorism they habitually exercise over witnesses. It is quite conceivable that the victim of one or theoe vivisecting advo. cates may have been fascinated with the idea of attracting attention to the subject by pro- fessing to hold the key ot a mystery that is for the moment engrossing the thoughts of the public. THE HOLY CITY." THE March of the Times" has never been more strikingly illustrated than in an announcement which recently appeared in a German paper. Jerusalem, the -1 Holy UitJ" of all time, has long since been invaded by the feet of Infidels, and the sacred places of Jewish history have resounded with the hoarse guttural language of the Gerfasa, mingled with that of representatives of aty nations under the sun. Step by step the en- croachmpnt has been going on, and now a firm of Wurtemburgers are actually setting up a steam engine in the vicinity of the Temple. This is dragging ancient his- tory into modern business with a vengeance. Steam engines, tramways, railways, tram- cars, are now all common as air, and, doubtless, before long the City of Jerusalem'' will become a busy mart and European traders will receive communications dated" Jerustlem." Western traders will send consignments cf wheat, meat, clothes, and machinery for the aliens who have occupied the city where the faithful only were allowed to congregate, and which long ago Saladin held against the united aimies of Europe. Truly, the age is becoming sadly utilitarian. What a cry was raised at the so-called Vandalism which would have levelled the undulating pavements of St. Mark's at Venice. Is there nothing to urge why Jerusalem," the city of cities, shaali be left free from the innovations of modern mechanical science ? THE LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECT. HENCEFORTH the publican must be regarded as a privileged person quite outside the pale of ordinary humanity. The Brierly Hill magisterial oracle has spoken, and the fiat is out that the publican may get aa drunk as he pleases, when so disposed, after closing time. On the night of the 10th instant, towards the small hours, a cry of Murder!" J sent forth with feminine shrillness, pierced the tympanum of a wary policeman, and tho owner of the voice was ultimately disc jverea in the person of Mrs. Evans, wife of the land. lord of the Rifleman Inn. William was found by the officer to be in that indescribable state known to the initiated as Market fiesh," and behaving himself in a manner that betokened high cerebral pressure. In fact, it came out in evidence that he was very drunk and very excited." Net- withstanding this alarming state of things the Bench dismissed the summons on the ground that William was at home," and therefore free to act in accordance with the dictates of his own-will. Ales. Evans, true to her sex, may have been precipitate in raising the cry of "Murder" in a key emulative of a railway whistle, nevertheless, we question whether William should not have been taught a sterner lesson than that involved in a scot free dismissal. What if Mrs. Evans, who has had insult added to in- jury, should find her cries of Murder" hereafter treated as those of Wolf," and William improving upon the occasion should proceed, in his cups, to untold enormities, and afterwards screen himself under the protection of the inviolable ruling of the magisterial infallibility of Brierly Hill ? A COLLEGE MAGAZINE. WE are glad to notice the approaching publication of a new local periodical. On St. David's Day there will be issued the first number of the Lampeter College Magazine, It is intended, in the first instance, that only one number shall be published each term but this arrangement will be subject to modi- fication when it is ascertained what degree of success the venture meeta with. The first number will contain an introductory article by the Principal, the sermon recently delivered by Dean Vaughan, contributions from old pupils, and a number of articles in Welsh on subjects of general interest. If conducted with the tact and enterprise of which the first number seems to hold out the promise, such a periodical ought to find many readers beyond the somewhat limited circle of Lampeter meu. CARDIFF POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. THE inadequacy of the postal arrange- ments which now exist at Cardiff has long been an occasion of discontent to the business men of the town, who will, therefore, welcome a statement made on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. It seems that the chamber recently forwarded a petition to the postal authorities in London, praying that a fourth delivery might be esta- blished, to take place at about noon. This, it was pointed out, would enable the local offi. cials to deliver letters posted in the morning, or received in Cardiff by the newspaper train, at a convenient hour, and thus prevent the delay which has so often been experienced. In reply the postal authorities in London intimated that the memorial should receive attention and on Wednesday Mr. Wilson stated that he understood there was every probability of the concession being made, and that a correspondence had been opened on the subject with the post- master at Cardiff. We trust this anticipation will be realised. The population of the town has increased, its trade has undergone a eat and rapid expansion, and yet it is long since extra postal facilities have been provided to meet the additional requirements. The utility and importance of the proposed altera- tion must be so obvious as to prevent any real or tangible objection being raised to its im. mediate adoption. EUROPEAN EXPENDITURE. A very interesting comparison of the various National Debts, Military Expenditures, and Budgets of European States in the years 1865 and 1879 has recently been published in the Frankfurter Zeitung. In 1865 Germany rejoiced in the comparative innocence of making two ends meet with a budget of 231,00,OW sterling; but greatness has its expenses, and she now finds it no easy task to satisfy the public needs with £ 66,000,000. The heaviest budgets in Europe are at the present moment those of France and Russia—France with an expenditure of some 9119,000,000, and Russia with one of £107,000)000, the latter now ranking before I Englaad by some £ 22,000,000. In 1865 Russia, like Germany, required an income of less than half as much. Her budget then amounted to £ 51,000,000, There is not a European State but has increased its expendi- ture since 1865, the total for all Europe hav. ing risen from t398,000,000 to £ 585,000,000. As regards the national debts of the different European States, the same may be said of all, except England and Holland, which alone show a certain diminution of their debts. Russia especially has managed to bring up here from a modest £ 208,000,000 to the respectable figure of 2600,000,000, and she has been closely fol- lowed by Spain and Italy, France now rank. ing first oi all; while in 1865 England was by far the most heavily burdened, standing before France to the extent of 2250,000,000. The total debts of the States of Europe have risen from 92,626,000,000 to £ 4,324,000,000. But the most interesting figures of all are those of the military expenditure, and they afford much food for reflection. Of a total expenditure for Europe of £ 585,000,000, £ 160,000,000 are devoted to maintaining armies. In 1865 of L398,000,000, tll7,000,000 were devoted to this department. Here, too, nearly every State has increased its expenditure, Germany, France, and Russia heading the list. Both in 1865 and 1879, however, Russia and Eng. land stand first. Russia spent last year £ 36,000,000, England £ 4.000,000 less; France, and Germany In 1865 the German expendi- ture on war was estimated at £ 10.000,000, the Austro-Hungarian at £ 11,500,000, the French at £ 17,000,000, the British at £ 27,000,000, and the Russian at £ 22,000,000. Only Italy and Austria-Hungary have since then reduced their army expenditure.

CARDIFF. INQUEST.—The coroner on Tuesday held an inquest upon the body of Alexander Hall, who died at the Infirmary from the effects of an aooi- dent leceWsd on the 12th alt. near the Gioaoaster Yard on tae Great Western Bulway, A verdict to the effect that death resulted from injuries accidentally received was returned. FIRE AT THE DOCKS,About midnight on Saturday, a truck of Esparto grass caught fire on the siding upon the viaduct at the east sideof the West Bute Dock. For ?ome time the fire burnt fiercely, but by the exer,irn of the Bute Dook police, who were promp'if en the spot, the flames were extinguished, and the damage confined to the truck. It is supposed that the sparks ffo-n a passing locomotive wree the cause of the acci- dent. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE -At a.bout 12 o'clock on j Friday night week, a woman named EiizALath Huiohise, v &o -s we»l iaown to the police, was tCür OUA sir.g j. cf C.èi bridge Sbe hao evidently get ever the railing* east, lae intension of dr: picg ini-o the stream beneath, bnt the appearance of the wiiter -eci=ed to MVC tad the eff :ct cf c'narginsf her inter.tlon, She was tiicii to the poiico station, and it wt»s tIJHE) discovered teat she had been t;"kieg ltiudar.i;Ei. A doctor wis called to attend bar, ard aha 3 aftarwarcs conveyed to tie work- cuke. POISONOUS MUSSELS.—TWO men who recently partook of muesela supplied by a street vandor have suffered considerably from the effects of their repast. It seeniB they swallowed some poi serous matter with tha and ehortly afte wards exhibited alarmug symptoms. One man ft covered in a day or two, bat the other was com- pelled to take to his bed for several days and had to call in medical aid, but he is now progresaiag favourably. THE BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE BILL-It iB proposed that a deputation representing the shipowners, merchants, and pilots of Cardiff shall wait upon Lord Sandon on the subject of the above-mentioned Bill. In reply to a communica- tion addressed to Lord Sandon, Mr. Hawkins, the secretary of the Cardiff Shipowners' Association, has received an intimation that his lordship will be pleased to receive a deputation, but that he is unable at present to fix a date. Probably the first week in February will be convenient. STRANGE OCCURRENCE IN A CANAL BOAT,— At a late hour on Tuesday night Thomas Williams, the watchman on board a canal boat lying near the Wiarf bridge, was alarmed by the eatrance into the caoin, where he was lying down, of a man and a woman who asked him to allow them to remain for the night. He objected, and said he would go fora policeman. Thereupon hie strange rocturnal visitors besfan to knock him about with bricks. He was eventually disabled, and when assistance came he was found to be much injured. He was taken to the Infirmary, where he reo maine. CHOIR SUPPER. Gn Tuesday evening last a supper was given to the choirs of S. James's and S. Teilo'a Cburches, in the schoolrooms, Crock- herbtown. The vicar, supported by his clergy and the churchwardens of the two churches, took the chair at eight o'clock, and a party of about 70 eat down to the excellent hot supper which had been provided. The thorough enjoyment of all present was very evident, At the conclusion of the supper, after grace had been sung, the Vicar gave several toasts, ail of which were moat heartily responded to. especially The Church and Queen," and Prosperity to the Churches of S. James and S. Tvilc." One of the chairmen also proposed the vicar's health, which was received with load applause. The party then adjourned to another room and finished the evening with a series of Ecrge and readings by members of the choira. EXTENSIVE SEIZURE OF DISEASED MEAT.—On Saturcay mornirg luspeo-.o: James made a some- what extereive seizure of diseased mutton in the market. The meat—a large number of joints- was exposed for sale at two stalls, the keepers of which wiil bo summoned before the magistrates. It ie row :ccked up in the old police court at the 1 own-rail. It is generally of a limp and unwhole- some character. Some of the joints are also ài"ov;otlreó and flabby. The seizure seecia to havs Manned otner vendors of unwholesome food, for shortly afterwards Polioe constable Isaac i'i-ie-.i foetid a quantity of similar stuff thrown loosely in a field near the Great Western Station It was stated that the meat had been hastily cast away by other butchers. MERCIFUL SOCIFTY.-One of the oldest and most valuable charitable organisations in Cardiff is that known as the Merciful Sooiety in connec- tion with the different Wesleyan Churches in the town. This society distributed in weekly same last year nearly i21 without regard to creed or party. On Sunday two sermons were preached at Koath read Weeieyan Chapel by the fieva. J. Shrimpton and J. Keenleyside, on behalf of the fund. The collections amounted to .£28, an increaEe on ilie. previous year of nearly t7. Ser- mons were also preached by the Rev. H. Burton, B.A., at the Broadway School Chapel. The col- lections at fVtsley Chapel, Charles street, were j831 lUa. In the other Wesleyan Chapels in the town the collections are made in the autumn. It is gratifying to find that the leading families in the various congregations take an aotive part in the working oE this excellent charity. BOARD OF GUARD IJ NS.—The usual weekly meeting of the board ot guardians of tha Cardiff Union was held in the Workhoase, Cardif, on Saturday, Mr. G. A. Stone in the chair.—The re- port of the Master of the House stated that during the week there had been 25 admissions, nine dia- chargee, and one birth, leaving 470 in the house, an increase on the corresponding week of last year of 63, The number of vagrants relieved was 30, against 32 in the same week of last year. The Master of the Ely Schools reported that during the week there had been five discharges and no admissions, leaving 244 in the house, a decrease of 16.-The Clerk announced that during the week oat-door relief had been administered to 2,940 persons, at a cost of .£298 153 5d, showing an increase, com- p tred with the corresponding week of last year, of io5 in the number and £ 23 6s 3d in the amount. —The Clerk stated that he had received a petition from the Hartlepool Union representing the hard- ships suffered by the ratepayers in consequence of shipowners being exempted from the payment of rates on shipping owned by them, and asking the beard to support a memorial to the Govern- ment in favour of an amendment in the law. It was agreed that the petition be allowed to lie on the table. ESTRANGE r ATALITY.—On Tuesday evening Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, held an inquest at Koath police station, upon the body of Margaret Elliot, 44, wife of Thomas Elliot, labourer, 24, Maud street,, The husband stated that on Saturday morning at two o'clock he was in bed upstairs, when he heard his wife knocking the coiling uncerneath. She was in bed downstairs with ttvo children. He went to her, and she complained of a pain in her bowels. He gave her a mustard pcultice, after which she seemed to be a httle better. He subsequently went to wcrk. His wife kept to her bed on Sun. day, the pain returning at intervals. On that day he went to see a Mr. Mcseley, chemist, Broadway, who he thought was a medical man, Moseley crdered her a mixture and ihree powders. The wife took three deses of the mixture. On 31onday he was informed that his wife was worse, and on his return home from work he found Moseley with her, who advised that the parish doctor should be sent for. His wife died at eleven o'clock, and Dr. Treharne arrived at twelve. Mr. Treharne, surgeon, said he saw the body of the'deceased, who was a thin, weakly woman, vale and blanched, The whole of her stomach was enlarged. From the symptoms ha could form r o precise opinion as to the cause of death. Tha symptoms were not altogether those of peri. tonitis. The mixture; given the woman by Moeeley oonsisted of pepper and ether, which were lot injnricus ingredients. Mr. Moseley, in answer to the ocroner, said that the powders consisted of one-sixteenth part of a grain of morphia. Calcmel was not ibjarioue in colic, and calomel with morphia was not injurious in peri- tonitis. He did not know what death resulted from. Fhe whole thing seemed to point to colic. At the adjourned inquiry Dr. Treharne stated that he had made a post mortem examination of the body. Death resulted from peritonitis, which was caused by perforation proceeding from internal cancer. No treatment would have availed the unfortunate woman. The jury returned a verdict of Died from natural causes." WATCH COMMITTEE.-The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday under the presidency of the Mayor. There were also present: Aldermen T. Evans, Daniel Jones, H, Bowen, and Watkins, Councillors Jacobs, Bird, Treseder, Davies, J, W. Yachell, Vaughan, J, Evans, Rowlands, Thos. Rees..Stone, Newbery, Beavan, Trounoe, Arm. strong, Sanders, Lougher, Shackell, Proger, David Jones, and Enoch, The tenders for the police clothing had been received, and on the sug- gestion of the Mayor, the matter was left to a committee to deal with. The Chief-constable re- ported that Police conatable Friend (2) was knocked down while endeavouring to atop a run- away horse, and the small bone of his right leg was fractured. The pay of the policeman is to be continued. In reply to Councillor Sanders, the Head-constable said that 13 men were sick during the month. This was considered by, Mr. Sanders to be a large proportion of nick ness, more so than prevailed among ordinary people. There had been 88 days' sickness during the month, and he wanted to know whether medical certificates had been given in all cases. The Head Constable replied that a doctor's certificate was always sent in, otherwise the men were reported as aboentees.-lu accordance with a request made by Messrs. Atkinson and Phillips, the contractors of the prison van, a testimonial aa to the satisfaction it had given was agreed to be sent to that ffrm.-Counoillor Sanders made a complaint about the obstruction caused in St. Mary street, by an awning which was erected across the pavement in front of the Town-hall on the occasion of two recant balls. He did not object to one awning, but he thought the aides should be open, in order* that pedestrians might pass through. The Mayor eaid the order was given that the sides should be open. In reply to Councillor Baa van, the Head. constable said the fines paid by police officers and unclaimed property were devoted to the police superannuation fund. The Bute street police station had been closed as an experiment. When it was open the services of a constable were required there, and the men made an excuse for going in there. He had himself seen two men leave their beat and go in. They re- mained half an kour, and a fight waa going on in the street all the time. But in the case of very troublesome prisoners, a night inspector, who held the key of the station. could use it.—Alderman D. Jones referred to the want of police oells at Grangetown; and, on his proposition, th9 property and market committee was instructed to fix noon a site suitable for the erection of the necessary building.—A discussion took place with reference to a bill for olothing supplied in 1876 by Messrs. Hibbert. The order appeared to have been sent by Major Bond on his own responsibility, and the bill was now pre. sented to the committee for the first time. Some of the members suggested repudiating it if they were not legally responsible, but eventually it was decided, on the motion of Councillor Sanders, that the po clothing committee should investigate the maimer. In reply to Councillor Trounce, the Head constable said no burglaries had been reported at Roath, but, as the councillor sug- gested, there were only a comparatively few con. stables in the large district of Roath. He fully intended to apply in the spring for an increase. This was all the business. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CANTON.—The first of a series of monthly meetings for teachers connected with St. John's Church, Canton, was held on Wednesday evening last, when the teachers and their friends, to the number ot 50, Bat down to an excellent tea provided by Mr. A. Green. Amongst those present were the Rector (the Rev. V. Saulez), who presided; Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. and Miss Peake, Mrs. Kenrich, Mrs. C. Bird. Miss Greatrex, Mies F. P. Bailey. and Mrs. Irwin. After tea the company adjourned to another room, whete a capital entertainment was gone through. The Rector, in the course of an address, referred to the value of Sunday School wok, and of the high privilege of those who taka a part in it. and he stated tnat a few lady teachers were nreded for the school. Mr W. Davhs 8¡J,ng "My P'-etty Jace." Miss Irwia, dflies Phillips, and Miis Ack.a^d eang eeveiti g-.oas, MEa :1". P. Bdiiey very ably accompnryirg; on tho piano f. H HntchhMsou. Mrs £ «>urkk. Miss Graatrex and Mr. Ii to be .lJj).7 ()I?-t II of the evening. Mrs. T. Da.k8 f-ang Cruta in and aleo during the course of the even. irg played cevetal Marches- Tht kj are dne to the rector and to Mr. W. Davire for the f>K,)(,lL-i1t way in which the arrangements wera c*rri d ons BATING OF THE BUTS DOCKS — It mil bt recollected that these docKs were recently assessed at i'"> ''00 per ancnm, an amount whioh Lord Bff- trustees thought too high. An appeal was tli-r-u- re iedged against the assessment, and Mr. I: cit-j, the eminent valuer, was called in tD rc value the property. We are happy to state that the rating of the property has been redncd to J-30,000 a year, which is supposed to represent the net value of the docks to Lord Bate. ST. JOHN'S YOUNG MEN'S SOCIIETY.-Thia society held its usual meeting on Tuesday. The programme for the evening was a Biblical study by the vicar, who was unavoidably absent. The chair was taken by Mr. J. D- Simpson, who took the 15th chapter of the Acts of the Holy Apostles, It was explained by him and discussed by the members, which made it most interesting and instructive. ST. JOHN'S Soup KITCHEN.- Sixty- six gallons of excellent soup were distributed on Thursday, at the Crockherbtown Schools, among about 160 families. HAMADRYAD HOSPITAL SHIP. — Report for the week ending the 2lst of January. —Number of patients remaining last week, 41 admitted since, 12 discharged, 12 died, 0; out-patients treated, 70; remaining oa board, 41. —W. Hughas, medical superintendent. The medical superintendent begs to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of X-1 Is frdm Mrs. Edwards, Crwys road; also some periodicals from Mr. Elliott, Bute road, GEORGE BEST, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 16, St. Mary street, Cardiff, is now offering (previ >us to alterations), the whole ot h s well assorted Stoat of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, &c.. at a discount of Three Shillings in the Pound. 33185 GLOBE HOTEL, Angel Street. An Ordinary Laily at 1.10.

LLAKDAFF. PETTr SESSIONS.—At these sessions on Moncty, Matilda Bird, charged with drunkenness. was dismissed and Caroline Williams, convicted of a similar offence, was fined 5a and oosta.

PENARTH. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHOIR.-The members of this choir and other friends met at Andrews's hall on Wednesday evening for che purpose of holding a social meeting, to whioh they had been invited by tiueir conductor, Mr. W. Hughes. After tea Mr. James F. Pickford was voted to the chair, Songs were given at intervals by Mias William3 and Meeers. Tonkin and Hughes, a humorous reading by the chairman, and several glees and choruses by the choir. During the evening two volume of books—"The Creation," aDd "lerael in Egypt," together wiih a very haud- some silver mounted táton, were presented on behalf of the choir to Mr. Hughes.

RUDRY. TITHE AUDIT.—On Monday the Rev. W. Williams, rector of Bedwas and Rudry, held hia annual tithe audit at the Griffin Icn, Rudry, when a great many farmers came together. After business was done an excellent dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. The usual loyal toasts followed, and Mr. Williams addressed the com- pany on the present agricultural depression.

CAERPHILLY. PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.-On Sunday the Rev. Ibomas Hughes preached two excellent sermons to large congregations at St. Martin's Church on behalf of the Church Pastoral Aid Society. Mr. Hughes also preached in the afternoon at Pwllypant Church, Collections were made at the close of each service in aid of the society. WELSH INDEPENDENTS.—The quarterly meet. iDg of the Glamorganshire Welsh Indeoen ients was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, at liechel Welsh Independent Chapel. The services were all numerously attended, and several of the leading ministers of the denomination in this oounty took part in the duties.

LLAETRIdANT. FATAL ACCII)E.NT.-At 12 o'clock on Friday week a young man, 17 years of age, named Alfred Richards, was working with his father in the works when a large atone, aboata ton, fell, killing Alfred Richards on the spot. An inquest will be held.

COW BRIDGE. SERIOUS CHARGE.—At the petty sessions on Tuesday, Charles Roberts, of Llanblethian, was charged with unlawfully wounding William Lewis, of the same place. Mr. T. Stockwood, jun.. defended the prisoner. The prosecutor stated that he was going home last Wednesday night when the prisoner attacked him with a billhook, and cut him severely on the head. It was stated for the defence that the complainant was drunk, and that he had cut his head by falling against the pine- end of Roberta's house. Mr. Stockwood called several witnesses to prove an alibi. The Bench considered the alibi was proved, and dismissed the came. e

BRIDGEND. ANNUAL DINNER.—The post office offioials held a dinner at the Mitre Hotel on Monday evening. An excellent repaet was provided by Mr. and Mra. Howells. Mr. E. Slader occupied the chair, and Mr. W. G. Richards the vice-chair. Several toasts, including the health of the postmaster, and success to the post office, were drunk, and songs were Bung by Mr. Telling and others. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed, and hopes were expressed that a similar gathering would take place next year. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday (before the Rev. C. R. Kljght. Mr. T. W. Bo.ker, and Mr. R. W. Liewellyn) David Landrake, of Maadam, charged with setting a trap for the purpose of taking rabbits, wad ordered to pay the costs, 6s 8d.—Ten roughers and coachers employed at the Llynvi Works, Maesteg, were summoned for leaving work without notice and causing a waste of fuel, but all the cases were withdrawn.—Wiil'am Howeii, landlord of the Court Colman Hotel, Nantymcel, was charged with permitting gaming on his licensed premises on Christmas Day. Mr. W. R. Rai.ctill appeared for the defendant. The evidence of Police constable Page and a witness for the defence was heard on the previous Satur- day, but the case was acjourneu for corroborative testimony. As there was no further evidenca forthcoming, the Bench dismissed tha case. THE MEDICAL DISTRICTS.—A meeting of the committee appointed to deal with the medical districts in the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union, and to suggest any alteration that is considered neceefeary, was held at the workhouse, on Thurs- day, when the following members were present Mr. J. C. Nicholl (chairman), Mr. Barrow (vice. chairman); Messrs. D. Vaughan, L. Jenkins, T. Richards, H. Bevan, and I, errier Dr. Bates and Dr. Verity, and the relieving officers were in attendance, but Drs. Jenkins and Daviis were both absent through illneisa.-A long discussion took place with regard to the working of the medical districts, and it was eventually decided to adjourn the meeting until the 4th of February.

MAESTEG. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr. T. H. Wright, formerly assistant in the Maeeteg British School, has been elected to a scholarship at the Lancashire Inde. pendent College. ECIBIOLASTIC. -Mr. T. H. Wright, formerly assistant master under Mr. T. L. Rooerts, A. C. P., has obtained a valuable scholarship, tenable for three years, at the Lancashire Independent Col. lege. Mr. Wright's numerous friends at Maeateg will be glad to learn of his Buocess in his new sphere of labour. BURIAL BOARD.—A special meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. Barrow in the chair. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. David Roberts, Llanelly, offering to lend, at four per cent., any reasonable sum to the board on the security of the rates. The clerk was instructed to correspond with Mr. Roberts.-In discussing the arrangements for the forthcoming poll on the question of loan, Mr. Major said that the chair. man would have no house to take the poll in in the two lower hamlets, because the ratepayers in those parishes were so opposed to the actions of the board. The Chairman said they would not refuse money at Baiden, and in that case the poll would be taken in the house announced in the notice. The meeting was then adjourned. VESTRY MEETING.—On Monday noon, at Llan. gynwyd village, a vestry, convened by the ohurchwardens, was held for the purpose of obtaining the authority of the parishioners to borrow a sum not exceeding jE3,000 for providing a burial ground at Brithdir, Maesteg, and an extension of the churchyard at Llangynwyd, and to charge the future poor rates of the parish with the re-payment of such money and interest thereon. In the absence of the vicar, Mr. J. Barrow was voted to the chair, and he gave a detailed account of the position of the burial question at the present time. Mr. T. Major, Gadlys, said that he waited upon Mr. Llewelyn, Court Colman, in reference to the ex- tension of the churchyard, and Mr. Llewelyn promised to sell the land at as reasonable a rate as possible. Mr. R. Daniel, Neuadd Domos, wished to ask the chairman if the Llangynwyd Burial Board proceeded with their work as the ratepayers desired, or did the board want the ratepayers to act as the board wished ? (Laugh- ter.) After a long discussion, Mr. Thomas Evans proposed That this vestry gives authority to borrow a sum not exceeding X2,LIOO for providing a burial ground in Cwmdu, and sum not exceeding JE1.0G0 for the ex. tsEsiou of Llangynwyd Churchyard. This was seconded by Mr. Goodwin, Tondu Farm. Mr. J. H. Thomas proposed, as an amendment, That this vestry hereby grants authority to the Llan. gynwyd Burial Beard to borrow a sum not exceeding £ U*i,0C!0 for providing a burial ground at Brithdir, Maesteg, and an extension of the church- yard at Llangynwyd Village, and to charge the future poor rates of the parish with the repayment of such money and interest thereon." This was seconded by Mr. G. Ferrier. On a division there were for the original motion 40, and for the amendment 17. Mr. J. H. Thomas demanded a poll, and the chairman declared that the poll would be taken at Baiden on the 26th inat. at Llangynwyd Schoolroom on the 27th; at MaeBteg Schoolroom on the 28th and 29th, and at Salem Schoolroom on the 30th. The vestry broke up ia great disorder.

PONTYPBIDD. BOARD of GuAKDiANS.-On Wednesday, at a meeting of the board, the Chairman (the Rev. D. W. Williams, M.A.) called attention to a para- graph which had appeared in the local journal in reference to the manner the application of the superintendent of police and Mr. AIOPFCIAA, brewer, for the admission of a poor man who w? a very ill, had been treated by the master. It was alleged that the master had deolined to admit the sufferer without an order from the authorities. It was, moreover, alleged that the master had declined to allow the poor man to Bit at the work- hciise fire until an order was sent for. The master was sent for, and in answer to tae chair- man the master adtri'.ted ttat the "eport inlais. t or wae enbstautially corraot, with the eX'Mj i f t the s)lf'gation_Thte*; he refuaei" to allow n^ao I TO a^r-roach tie fire. He did par tut hitn to do so after the superintendent and ;Jr, Hoplihi* went for the rtquired orier. He ^as urgtd to be more diroreet in future.—It ■s»ae £ gref d to commence public business in future f t 12 30 p.m,-Air. John Evans stated t- si; the I'enyj.awfei sewerage works, L'asvUMis, tow complete. The cost of them was £ £ 13 13i 61 —It was said by the inspector thst tbe vniage of Brj EB&dlfr was destitute of a pure water supply. It was received to huld a special uie^tiag of gnar- ciajiB to take into consideration a cheme for supplying that village as well as the a ijacsnt vii ages with pure water.—It was announced that on Friday next the Local Government Bo%rd would hold an irqniry at the Boar's Head, Caor- plilly, into the question of supplying that town with water by means of waterworks. POLICE COURT.— On Wednesday William Williams, Pcntypridd, was fined 40s and costs for poaching on lands the property of iMr. Francis Orawshay, called Fforestlshaf. He was also fined 10s and costs for assaulting William Rogers, gamekeeper.—Mrs. Plummer, landlady of the Kickards Arms, Treforest, was fined 20s and costs for refusing to admit Sergeant Hopkins at nine o'clock on Sunday morning.—William Wiloox, Ferndale, was adjudged to be the father of the child of Margaret Thomas, and he was ordered to contribute 3s per week towards its main- tenance. DEATH OF MR. JAMES BEES.-We regret to announce the death of Mr. James Rees, overseer and clerk of the parish of Llanwyno, which took place on Thursday morning, at his residence, Llanwyno Vestry Buildings, Pontypridd. Mr. Rees was during several years clerk under Mr Spickett, connected with the Pontypridd Union and in that capacity won the esteem of every member of the board of guardians, and on the death of Mr. Gwyn was promoted to the office occupied by him at the time cf his decease. He was a young man much respected in the district, and his loss will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends, including several of the leading inhabitants of the town aDd neighbourhood. He had been ill for some time, but not so ill as to be unable to follow his duties, and he was hopeful to the last that when the warm weather came he would be himself again." But on Wednesday night he became suddenly worse, and on Thursday morn- ing he died.

PENTRE (RHOJNDDA VALLEY). POLICE COURT.—On Monday, at the police court, John Meredith, Treorky, and Mary James, Pentre, were fined, the former 20a and costs aud the latter 10s and costs for an offence against the Rhondda Valley Waterworks Company. The first-named supplied the latter with witer out of the company's pipes fraudulently. The manager of the works stated that the prosecutors had spent much money in endeavouring to detect the practice which was extensively carried on of tueir customers supplying water gratis to people who were not customers of the company.—Gwyin Jones, 14, and David Jones, 13, living at Fern- oale, were each fined 20s and costs for throwing otones from a bridge over the railway at the last- named place at a pasting mineral train. The Etones struck the engine. Mr, Riohtrds, tha statienmaster, saw the defendants coaimittiug the offence. But the defendants told tha oefich that they supposed the stones fell tarra^a the bricge as they were running ovar it. Frank Thomas, l're&law, was adjudged to be tha father of the child of Emma James, of the aame place, and he was ordered to contribute 33 per week towards its maintenance. -Ilues Jones, Tre- herbert, was fined 10s and costs for allowing a dog to be at large without a muzzle. -Ficttiid Jones, Blaenrhondda, was charged with allowing a savage dog tc be at large, 'i he brute, vriucti had jumped at Police. constable Hoyle, waa or. dered to be destroyed.

heolfach. SHOCKING AcCIDENT,-At an early hour on Sunday morning Mrs. Ann Morgan, an elderly woman, of Heolfach, met with a sad accident by falling down stairs. She sustained serious injury to her face, and her condition is precarious.

YSTRAD RHONDDA. INQUEST.—Mr, T. Williams, deputy coroner, held an inquest on Saturday, at tha Windsor Hotel, tcuctiing the death of J. James, a hiteher, employed at the Ton Colliery, who waa recently run over and killed by a coal truck. A verdict of Accidental doath I I waa returned.

treoeky. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.—Oa Monday evening the anaual distribution of prizes was made to the children who attended the Church Sunday School last year. Many had been present every dunday tbroughout the year, and to these the best book* were awarded. Thsre were present tho Rev. W. Davies, curate; Messra. W. Powell, T. Jonea, and J, Evans, each of whom delivered addresses upon the duties connected with the Sunday (school. Many parents and adults belonging to the congre- gation were also present. Several tunea were sung by the children, assisted by the choir, Mias Davies presiding at the harmonium. A few weeks ago the whole school children and adults were entertained to tea and cake by Mrs. Davies.

RHYMNEY. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Saturday evening an entertainment took place at the Brynhyfryd Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. Rees Bicharda, when a capital programme was gone through. The room was full. The prooeeda will be devoted to the Sunday School funds. MEETING OF ELEMENTARY TEACHERS.—The annual meeting of the Rhymney and Western Valleys Teachers' Association was held at the Upper Rhymney Board School, lent for the occasion by the Bedwelity School Bl,arl, on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr. J. Sheilds, of ihe Middle Rhymney Board Sahool. There was a fair attendance of members. The secretary (Mr. E. C. Willmoit) read his annual report, which was received and adopted. The a icouuta were then audited, a slight baiac-'i in favour of the society bdng shown. The ofiijera for the enauiug year were elected as follows :-Prcsident, Mr. J. Thatcher, Aberbeeg t-chojla; vice president, Mr. J. Lewis, Ebbw Vale; treasurer, Mr. J. W. Parry, Cum Victoria; secretary, Mr. Willmott. A discussion then followed on the Teachers' Provident Benevolent Orphanage and Reeerve Funds, the members ul-i- niaiely deciding to organise a concert in aid of these funds. Several teachers were admitted members of the asso3iatioa. After a long discussion it was resolved to get up a quarterly examination of the pupil taachers in the district, a committee being appointed to draw up a syllabus for the purpose. Tea was kindly provided by MisB Davies, to whom a vote of thanks was unanimously given. It was resotVed that the next meeting be held at the Earl street Schools, Tredegar. Unanimous votes of thanks to the cScers for their attention to the affairs of the association, and also to the Bedwellty School Board, were carried.

MAESYCWMMWR. FUNERAL OF MR. JAMES HIL'L.-On Thursday afternoon, the mortal remains of thj late Mr James H,n, who died on Saturday last, at his residence, at the advanced age of 87, wera con. signed to their last resting place in the family grave at Tabor Welsh [Independent Chapel, in the presence of a number of friends and, relatives. The deceased came to this neighbourhood many years ago as chief engineer and mechanic, at the Mesere. Protheroe's Trust Collieries. He was well known in and around these parts, and was highly respected,

LLANCAIACH. CHUSCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Tues- day evening the children and teachers attending the village Church Sunday School were enter- tained by the Rev. D. Leigh, vicar of Llanvabon, to a knife and fork tea. Mrs. Leigh, the Vicarage, and Mrs. Probert, of the Wern, ably presided over the tea table. The cloth being removed the rest of the evening was spent in the usual amusements on such occasions.

CARDIFF FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. THE ANNUAL BUDGET. The monthly meeting of the Cardiff Free Library Committee was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Councillor Rees Jones. There were present:—Alderman T. Evans; Councillors W. J. Trounce, Armstrong, Thomas Rees, W. Sanders, Newbery; Messrs. Peter Davies, W. H. Thomas, Peter Price, W. J. Thomas, Robinson, and the Rev. W. E. Winks. -The Chairman alluded to a statement now presented, which showed that their liabilities up to the 31et of October last were in excess of the receipts by .£1(19 10s 6d. They had exoeeded their income, therefore, by that amount on the current year—a thing they must endeavoar to avoid In future. As a matter of courae they had ta face that as a first charge. Mr. Peter Davies observed that some of the bills due were not rendered at that time. The Chairman rejoined that they certainly ought to know what they owed ap. proximately. He then went on to give the details of the estimated expendi- ture during the ensuing year of tha free library, excepting the museum, with respect to which no account had been received. The total receipts under the free library heading amounted to JB1,061 7s 5d, and the expenditure .£715 6a 7d. Mr. Peter Davies had prepared an account of the schools, which he now read. The total estimated expenditure for the year was £ 4<j6, from which, however, there could be deducted: school foes, Jtl 20 and Government grant, 4119 183; total, i .£239 18s, which would reduce the bala ics required to.4166 2s. The Rev. W. E. Wiaks stated wits j reference to the museum that thare had been nc application for estimates with regard to the64 branch of the institution. The sum of £ 88 10a was new put down as the probable expenditure, and, counting all these items, the Chairman said there would be a balance of J689 8a lOd for the bookicommittee. Alderman T. Evans exprfistd the opinion that they ought not to deal with tradesmen who did not send k their bills properly, many of the bills referring a long time back. The Chairman concurred. After some further discussion, Mr. P. Price gave notice that at a special meeting of the committee, which the chairman said be would call that day week, he would bring forward a motion for regulating the free library department. The speaker EM! what was called the book committee had really been outgrown. He thought it was necessary to have a Hub library committee. On the reading of the sub. committees' reports, Councillor San. d6rs explained that there was no deterioration among the students of the science and art schools as supposed by Alderman Taylor. As a fact, the students were quite equal to their former stan- dard, but there had been a new arrangement an to marks, whereby a less number of medals was distributed. Mr. Bush's report with reference to the schools carried out this representation, which the members of the committee thought ahouM be made known. Mr. Peter Prioe said that the altern: ion in the standard of ma.lk, had rendered the position of several young men thia year very hard. A larger number of marks was required tow in order to entitle thjtsm to tho medab than ioncerly. Hence, some of ti em, having ncetded the standard attained last ymr by Rt)ve?al taki-is of medals were, never- theless, debarred from teeming zaedala under tha regulation. The Librarian reporlel r z i g, the monxh 3,227 volume. heM.. beer, iisucil to rc.&iee, 1,719 to itmales, ana 324for reference; iota). 5,270, as against 4,097 for the correspon-d ing per ltd Ifast year. The average daily issae was 211, Btd the highest issue on one day was 389. The Chairman saM that, giving effect to the wishes of tae com. foil tee, he had communicaced with the v'hairman cf the financial commutes of he corporation, and with the town c erfe, with a view to get their financial arracge- ii.tilts remodelied on somewhat the same basis that existed before the new arrangement came into effect in November last, and he was so far successful that he would now ask some one to mote the appointment of Mr. H. J. Evans as their treasurer, aid make it an order that all cheques drawn on the account should be signed by the chairman and two members of the committee. Then Mr. Greenhill would be able to make payments from time to time, their financial transactions would be facilitated, and the committee would have a better opportunity of seeing how they stood. Mr. Peter Price said the suggestion entirely met his idea of what ought to be done. He, therefore. made a proposition embodying the suggestions of the chairman. Alderman Evans seconded the motion, which was carried. This conoluded the business of the meeting.

THE CARDIFF SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL BANQUET. On Monday evening the annual banquet in connectiou with the Cardiff Shipowners' Associa- tion was held in the Assembly Rooms of the Town-hall, Cardiff. Lieut. Colonel Hill occu- pied the chair, Captain Capper the vice-chair, and there weie also present the Rev. C. W. Browne, Messrs. F. E. Stacey, G. B. Raggett, E. H. Capper, J. W. Wilson, C. O. Young, F. Hac. qucil, C. E. Stally brass, T. R. Christie, T. Watson, Jonas Watson, J. G. Marychurch, W. Marychurch, F. Edwards, W. L. Hawkins, J. Balmer, W. Turner, W. H. Godfrey, H. J. Tyrrell, R. F. Bellis, C. Christie, J. Davies, Graham Darn- ford. D. Duncan, jun., La&celles Carr (Western Mail), J Elliott, W. J. Trounce. J. Gunn. J. Hacquoii, E. C. Hurley, H. Heard, F. de C. Hamilton, R. J. Hancook, C. V. Harrison, T. Hoopar, Dr. Hughes, 0. W. Ingram, A. E. Kpydell, J. Moore, T. Morel, F. C. Webber, T. W. H, Plain, O. Phalp, W. Strong, A B, Te-Ilefsen, J. L. Browne, and J. Thomas. The banquet was served in excellent style by Mr. H. J. Chalk, Cardiff, and gave general satiefae- tion to the assembled guests. A noteworthy feature was the decorations, which were chaste and effective, consisting chiefly of plants and flowers. At the conclusion of the repeat, Lieut..Colonel HILL gave the toasts, The Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Royal Family," and The Bifchopand Clergy of the Diocese," which were drunk with enthusiasm. The Rev. C. W. BROWNE responded to the latttr tcast: Captain CAPPER. gave The Board of Trade," aiid itlriit d to the propüsal that ship. owners should be required to put their OMfO in bag, Were he of opinion that the sal- tation of the crews and the property under their charge could ctly be rendered certain by such mtuiig, he fcr cr-e would say, "Let us put our caigces ia bags," because in the end it would not be tho shipowners who would have to pay the coct, but the consumers. But he did not believe it to be proved that it was absolutely ceceespry that all cargoeB should be put in bags. Mr. TURNER reeponded, and alluded to the good results which had acorued from the labours of the Board cf Trade, mentioning in particular the reduction which had taken place in the number of desertions from vessels. L.eut.-Colonel HILL proposed the next toast, •' The Meyer and Corporation of Cardiff." AldeuDan ELLIOTT responded. Mr. F. de C BAMILTON gave The Chamber of Ctmmetce," to which Mr. J. H. WILSON made an appropriate response. N, r, STACEY proposed "Success to the Cardiff Ship Owners' Association," coupling with the voaat the name of Lieutenant-Colonel Hill, to whose services on behalf of the shipping interests of the port he referred in terms or: eulogy. Lieutenant-Colonel BILL, in acknowledging, ppoke of the necessity of unanimity of action among the shipowners of Cardiff, and urged that it was the duty of every shipowner to become a member of the association. Continuing, he kaid that there could be no doubt that the trade of the country, which had for so long a time, been suffering from depression, had commerced to revive, and there was every reason to believe that that revival would reach the ship. owners. Mr. JONAS WATSON gave The Visitors," to which Mr. H. J. TYRRELL responded. This concluded the convivial business of the evening THE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual meeting for the transaction of business was then held. Lieutenant-Colonel HILL read the fourth annual report of the directors of the association. It was as follows :-In pre- senting their fourth Annual report the directors, while regrettuig the unsatisfactory condition of trade during the past twelve months, are glad to be able to congratulate the members upon the symptoms of revival which have lately been so apparent, and whioh they confidently believe to be the commencement of a more healthy state of things. Shipping has partaken (f. this revival, and an important increase in value bail bfen the result. Whether it be perma- nent wiil depend, in a threat measure, upon the prudence of shipowners themselves. The fact that upwards of 200,000 tons of new iron vessels are now i- couise of cocstrnotion would seem to euggtftt caution against gver production. The eitraordii^ary diminution of sailing vessels durirg 1879 is worthy of special remark, for, while 5f5 have been lost, only 25 iron, and but few wood have been built. The total loss of sailing vessels fcr the past year is estimated at 1,660, ard of steamers 164; of these 565 and 111 respectively were British. While there have been bO burning questions affecting shipping the ps-- t, year, the directore have care- fully watc. ed an matters in which it appeared to them that action could be taken for the benefit of the shipping community, and in doing so they have be:n in full communication and have heartily co-operated with the Council of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kiugdoui- At tiie second annual meeting of this valuable iusti. tution, this association was represented by its vuuuwan (ccionei Z. a. mii;, wno proposed tne following resolutionThat in the opinion of this chamber the shipping interest ought to be distinctly represented upon all pilotage boards, and also upon all public board,; for the regulation and management of harbours, porta, and piers." In the discussion which ensued, it was pointed cut that in some places, as at Cardiff, the shipowners had no voice in the disposal of funds paid out of their own pockets for services in which they were most deeply interested, such as pilotage, harbour improvements, &c., and it was argued that such exclusion of shipowners was prejudicial, not only to their interests, but to those of the public. Mi. H. J. Atkinson seconded the resolution, and it was supported by Mr. Shotten, of Shields, and others, who po ntod to improvements that had taken place in the Tyne and elsewhere in conse- quence of the admission of shipowners to the various boards. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Cardiff Pilotage Board is a subject which has been kept in view by the direo. tors, and as the corporation of Cardiff, in reply to their request that some direct representation should be given to the shipowners, intimated their inability to comply, and suggested an application to Parliament, they have decided to promote a Bill in conjunction with the merchants and pilots for the purpose of adding three shipowners, three merchants, and three pilots to the present board. They hope that should the measure be carried it may tend to the improvement of this most important service, and to the allaying of the feeling of discontent which now exists amongst the interests unrepresented, and to which the efficient conduct of the service is of such primary importance. In regard to trimming, although the tariff is not so satis- factory as they would wish, considering the reduction that had taken place in other kinds of labour, the directors recommend that ship- owners wherever practicable should keep the trimming of vessels in their own ihands. The recent rescinding of the concession in dock dues made some time ago by the Bute Dock authorities to vessels loading bunker coals only received the immediate attention of the director, and communications were addressed to Mr. Boyle, pointing out that, while such reduo. tion was an advantage to ships in particular and to the port and town in general, it involved no less cf revenue to the dock authorities; and men- tioning the practice of Penarth, Newport, and Swansea in support of this statement. The directors, however, regret that the reply was unsatisfactory, although some partial concession has since been made. A petition was presented against the Sharpness New Dook and Gloucester end Birmingham Navigation Company's Bill, and the objectionable clauses were withdrawn. The directors addressed a communication to the Foreign Secretary in reference to the war between Chili and Peru. A reply was received from Lord Salisbury saying that he had instructed her Majesty's representative at Santiago to addreise a remonstrance to the Chilian Government against the proceedings of their naval officers, end to ask from the Chilian Govern- ment an undertaking that if the works for the loading of guano wezo reconstructed no further attack would be mada npon them. The letter (nzther stated that in conjunction with Germany, Ehipaofwarhadbeea ordered to those watets for the protection of British and German property. Messrs. J. H. Wilson, E. H. Capper, and J. K. Christie are retiring directors, two of whom only are eligible for re-election. Lieutenant Colonel Hill spoke of the Bill which they proposed to in- troduce intoParliaxnent for the purpose of obtaining direct representation on the pilotage board, ana said he hoped that no opposition would be raised. Their interests were enormous, and they were certainly entitled to representation. He was convinced that, under any circumstances, ment would not refuse their application. ( p- Captain CAPPER seconded the motion, which was supported by Alderman ELLIOTT, and carried. were theii re-olooted AT easrs. Capper and WllsoD were en reo GO to the directorate; and Mr. F. Edwards was ap- pointed in the place of the other retiring director, who was not elisrible for re-election. This concluded the business.

A new gold deposit has been recently discovered at Moutami, in Colorado. The lode, which is six feet in width, ie described as being literally filled with gold J a hatful of the ore panning out an ouni- of gcod gold. The fuiieral of the late Mr. John Torr, Conserva- tive member for Liverpool, took place at noon on WecnesÓY, at Eiby, Lincolnshire. The chief mourners were the Rev. W. Torr, son of the c-et-v,rcd Mrs. Torr, &r and Mrs. Buaholl, Bt ubow Mr. and Mrs. K.rght, of Brrce, woll, aixi Mr. Herbert Torr, There waa a vziy lia8 atttudaxice.

-=--=r<_=- THE CAB FATALITY IN hWjSN&EA, OHAEGE OF MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST THE OABMAN. THE INQUEST. At Swansea borough police court, en Monday (before the Stipendiary and a full bench of trates), William Glover, a cabdriver, was charged with feloniously killing and slaying an old man named Patrick M'l igho, on the Llangyfelaoh road, on Saturday night. The prisoner was so affected when being charged in the dock that he had to b: provided with a seat. Daniel Thomas was thefiret witness called. He said he was a basket maker. He engaged the prisoner at about five minutes to 11 on Saturday night, in Oxford street, to drive him and his wife in a hansom cab to Brynmelyn terrace. On the way he saw a man knocked down on the left hand side of the road. It was on the Cross where it happened on the Llangyfelach road. The oab did not stop, it went on. By the Stipendiary: The wheel struck the man. The prisoner was not driving very fast. It was rather down hill. The occurrence took place near the Mason's Arms, going down the bridge. There was no gaslight. The cab had lights on it. George Lncas, butcher, said he saw the accident happen. He was going home on the Llangyfelach road. Some 30 yards before him he saw the shadow of a man on the road. When the cab knocked the man down he shouted Stop," but the cab went on. He could not say if the cab. man heard him. M'Tighe never spoke a word after being knocked down. He believed the injury was caused to the back of his head. He picked the man up. He was knocked down by the right hand wheel. The cab was going at the rate of eight or nine miles an hour. He thought the man i was dead when picked up. The prisoner never came back to see what was the matter. There was no lamp near. The inquest touching the death of M'Tighe was opened on Monday afternoon, at the Rook and Fountain Inn, Carmarthen road, before Mr. Coroner Striok. Patrick Dtlaney, 3, Llangyfelach street, labourer, son-in-law of the deceased, was first called. He deposed that deceased, Patrick M'Tighe, was between 65 and 67 years of age. He lived at 3, Charles street, with his daughter. He used to sell coal from a donkey cart, but had not done anything for the past month or six week. He could not walk veil. His legs were weak. Witness saw him last about 10 minutes to U on Saturday night, when he left his (witness's) house to go home. He was perfectly sober. Five minutes later a little girl came and told his wife that her father was lying dead on the Cross. Witness ran and found deceased lying dead where Llangyfelach street joins Well street. Witness knew nothing as to how deceased cama to his death. He was not at all deaf, and he appeared to see all right. jLaniel Thomas, Brynmelin terrace, was next sworn. He stated he was a butcher. On Satur- day night, about five minutes to eleven, ha hirad a hansom c",b in Oxford street, opposite the market, to drive himself and wife home. The driver waa William Glover. They went all right until thy got to the Cross. The pace was a trot; thero A a no galloping. On the Cross he saw decG?Rt1 knocked down by the right wheel of the cab. I id not see him until the cab struck him. Ho was about the middle of the road. It was the axle box that struck him. He fell on his face in the middle of the road. The wheel did not pass over him. The cab drove on and some people on the corner called out to the driver to stop, as a man was killed. The driver did not stop until he pulled up at witness's door, which was about 300 yards further on. Witness oalled to him through the hole in the top of the cab, and told him to etop twice. Did not hear anyone call out before deoeased was knocked down. When they got out witness told the driver to go back and see the man. He said he could not help it, and drove straight en. By the Jury: Could not say whether the driver heard him call cut to stop. He appeared to be sober. By the Coroner Went back as soon as he had been into the house. Found that the man waa dead, and then went to the police station. The cab was going about seven miles an hour when deceased was knocked down. It was a dark night. There were two lights on the cab. There was a gas lamp about 50 yards from the spot. Glover said he did not see witness push up the trap door. Witness: I did no. Glover: Was it easy or hard P Witness: You could push it up with your hand easy enough. Glover That's wrong. It's very hard to open, because it is new, and the door is too large for the thing it fits in. ueorge ijucas, journeyman Dutcner, Z L, Lilan- gyfelach street, gave evidence similar to that given by him at the police oourt. He saw deceased knocked down by the cab and picked him up and oarried him home. Witness added that he knew deceased very well, and know that he was in the habit of walking in the middle of the road. He was doing so on this occasion. The cab was going at the rate of eight or nine miles an hour. Hannah Leary, 17, Llangyfelach street, wife of Timothy Leary, dock labourer, said she had known deceased for a long while. She saw him lying dead on the Cross on Saturday night abouh a quarter pastil, and she screamed after the cab, Stop, the man is killed." A crowd oamo then. The cab was not going fast. Dcceassd used generally to walk in the road, and not on the footpath. Dr. Davies, Hafod, stated that he saw the body cf the deceased in his house in Charles streat. On the right side of the head, within an inch of the ear, he found a fissure fracture, extending upwards and slightly backwards, from three to four inches. There were smaller fractures in the neighbourhood. The fracture must have been caused by great violence. From the nature of the injury witness believed that the old man was struck on the head by the tyre of the wheel. He did not think that such a fracture would be produced by a fall on the ground. Death must have been instantaneous. The Coroner told the driver ho might make a statement if he liked. Glover said he knew he knocked the man down, and he was afraid to go back, as he knaw they were such roughs. Redid not see the.man until the cab suuck him. The Coroner having summed up the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of Liecident.,l death," adding that they considered the driver acted very wrongly in not pulling up immediately he had knocked the man down.

BRECONSHIRE CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE. The first annual meeting of this society was held at the George Hotel on Saturday last, Capt. Travers in the chair. Amongst others present were Major Lloyd (mayor), Major Morgan (Bolgoed), and Captain F. W. A. Roohe (Tre- gunter). The Secretary read the statement cf accounts for the year ending the 31st of Decem. ber, 1879, which showed the total payments to be £ 21 6s, and balance over spent from last account .£4 12s lid, makiag the aggregate expenditure X25 188 lid; the total receipts were .£22 15s, to which was added a balance over spent of X3 38 lid. The Chairman observed that as he did not think that their annual receipts would enable them to pay off the deficiency within a reasonable time, he proposed they should take immediate steps for securing that amount before commsncing their next acoounts, in which Mr. Powel agreed, and the subscriptions cf those present were then received, the total amount collected being over .£6. The Secretary, in reply to Mr. Lloyd, said the number of mem- bers was 110, and that, excepting extras, the society waB self-supporting. The Chairman then proposed Mr. F. W. A. Roche as president for the ensuing year. Mr. Powel Powel seconded the nomination. Mr. Roche. in accepting office, said he had great pleasure in accepting that office, though he felt they had not chosen a man who could fulfil those duties in the manner they should be fulfilled, because he had not sufficient knowledge of agriculture to go into matters connected with the chambers of that county in a fit and proper manner. As yet, ho knew very little about practical agrioulture, but he took a great interest in it as a landlord, and hoped, as he grew cider, he would know mora about it'. He did not think the good age of English agriculture had gone for ever; bad seasons came in cycles. He believed there was a good deal of truth in a remark in the Times by a well-known agriculturist, Give me a harvest of good quality, and I leave prices to take care of themselves." The average of corn throughout tlio country during last year was only one-third, and unless America had had a surplus to spare for England, half of ua would have starved. It was bad harvests that had done us harm. No doubt in future years American foreign competition would be an important factor in regulating the prices of agricultural commodities. The increasing population of America also was a matter affecting the future competition as much as distance and freight. They must allow the natural law of Bupply and demand to affect the produce of this country. The result of returning to protection would be, when they considered the enormous population of this country, that landlords and tenants would be engased as yeomanry cavalry in queuing riota m the large towns. (Cheers.) He thought looal trua- tion should be fairly distributed, so that the enormous funded wealth of this country. should pay. (Cheers.) He thought that the Government should be memorialised by every oounty in the kingdom throngh some raeognie*d county, body in regard to the distribution of icca» Major Lloyd proposed a cordial vote of ,a, Captain Travers for the very effieien* at«i V I ■ iaacnor in whiffn m had kitdly acted a* p„- of the Cb&iawe; for two enceeeeivn years tie Powel Towel seconded the motion, CvAh1 Travers, in acknowledging the vote, exprUsed a hope tihat at the next session of Parliament they would have ereat cause of satisfaction by -the removal of soma of the heavy burdens at present weighing so heavily M>«UI-4?L M-aior Lloyd proposed, and seconded, the election of Mr fnr issr Trewalter, as vice-president tn M. S-fv A T> cordial vote of thanks dliams, Brynioh, was moved by Captain Travers for hiø services in the viee-ohair, which was received with acclamation. Captain Roche. then proposed Mr. Powel Powel as delegate fo* rc Chamber, as tho gentleman best qualified m every respect for the duties. Captain Travers seconded the motion, and the office was accepted by Mr. Pownl, in a few appropriate remarks. Major Lloyd proposed the appointment of Mr. Thomas, the manager of the National Pro- vincial Bank, as treasurer, in place of Mr. Frater, wbo had retired. Mi. D. Dowries and Mr. Andraw Smith were unanimously appointed auditors, and Mr. Rhys Davies secretary.

Certain Retford schoolmasters having objected to fi]i up the attendance cards ot children, ^nd :oc;e difficulty having been caused thereby, the U:ik to tbe guardians on 1 stated that be Education Department would tt/sp gj>*nt ct all schoolmasters who declined to do tho accessary wc«ik-.

CARDIFF POLICE--C0U3T. .s;j,= SATUI,,DAY, Mr. ALDERMAN D. Lsms; DESTITUTION.—Robert Hisgon was sent to gaol for tour days for breaking & lasap at the top of the East Bute Dock. The prisoner, who appeared to be in a totally destitute condition, gave a sad fccemuit of him/self. He hold a abiprusssar's oerfci- ( fi-Jiite, and he now had no money and nowhere ta go. Be was advised by the magistr^t&^to report himself to the police when he caoia oat 0, prison. MONDAY.—Before Mr. R, O. Jon^s, ROTTEN MEAT.—A CAUTION TO BoTCHEIGS,—• Thomas Parsons, butcher, was sumiuouoei for having in his possession, and mrpooicg for sale at the Cardiff Market on Saturday, ;3& pieoes of mu-ton, which were unfit for human food. The lown-cierk appeared to conduot he case for the prosecution. Inspector James stated that he vifiited tfI defendan t's stall on Saturday, and saw 36 pieces of mutton, which were-all in a slimy, watery condition, and unfit for human- food. There were all sorte of joints-legs. breasts, &a., which were seized by the witness. The defendant said they might kill every sheep in England and not find a sound one among them. Ho had given 25a n-pieoe for each sheep he had in his possession. Dr. Paine, the boroagh medical officer of health, said he had inspected the meat, which he found in a very diseased atate. It was in his opinion, unfit for food, and was the flesh of animals that had been suffering from rot. The sheep were small, and wasted in consequence of disease. There were constitutional disturbances in the meat, which was slimy. As to what defendant had said, there were many sheep that had unsound livers but the complaint was local, and the meat was not affected. Inspector Jamea sai-l the defendant was in trouble five YCa.t,8 ago. The magis- trates told the defendant that he was liable to a fine of L20 for each piece of meat, and they ordered him to pay J65 and costs, and the meat was ordered to be destroyed. -Thomas Gibbon, butcher, was similarly charged with reference to the carcase of a sheep. Inspector James stated that he visited the defendant's stall (No. 59), and saw the sheep cut up into six pieces. The meat was slimy and watery. It was turning yellow, and looked very bad. It was not fit for the food of man. Dr. Paine had alpo examined this meat and said tha meat was diseased and unfit for human consumption. The meat presented just such an appearance as might be expected from a sh?'(,¡p in an advanced state of rol. The meat was ordered to be de. stroyed. Defendant eaid be bought the sheep at Canton of an Irish dealer for XI a-piece. This particular carcase had turned out worse than the others. Inspector Jlimes said the defendant had been fined twice previously last year. Ha was now fined.410 and costs, or in default two months' imprisonment with hard labour. two OF A TRABE.—John Radford, boarding home keeper, was summoned tor oommittiag an assault upon another boarding house beeper, named Charles Johnson, on the 9th inst. The complainant said the prisoner rushed into a foreign shipping office and struck him under tha ec r. R-t wfts ordered out, but he afterwards re- tusued and if pcated the bIoI". Fined 20a and 'r", oeista, or in default 14 days, with hard laboar. tho MAYOR (Mr. M' Jon- ncchi AHprmanALEXANDERjDr. PAINE, and lUr. A. BOOD. OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCES.— PaUick Carton, a young man, was charged with obtaining money by false pretences from Ann Reddick. Prisoner called on the prosecutrix and represented that a Mr. Welateed, a greengrocer, to whom she was indebted for goods supplied, had sent him for 10s. The money was given to him, and it subsequently iranspued that bis represen- tation was false. Committed for trial to the assizes. ASSAULT ON A CONSTABLE.—Daniel Nevill, a labouring man, was charged with assaulting Police constable Friend whilst in the execution of >i ? y* The officer stated, that soon after one o clock on Tuesday morning he found the prisoner in a doorway in Bute street. Prisoner refused to go away, and when witness attempted to remove him he struck witness several times on the breast Four previous convictions were reoorded against the prisoner, and the Bench committed him to gaol for 14 days with hard labour. A WOMAN CHARGED WITH STABBING.-Ellou Oomey, of 17, Thomas street, was plaoed in the dock charged with stabbing John Brian, labourer, 19, Thomas street. The prosecutor stated that on Monday night, at about 12 o'clock, he was standing on the doorstep of his house. The prisoner came to him and said, "You informer." He replied, I am not an informer," and prisoner stabbed him on the head twice with a table knife. James Brian, brother to the prosecutor, deposed that he got out of bed on hearing the disturbance, and found the prisoner and his brother on the ground. The prisoner had a knife in her hand, and his brother was bleeding from the head. Mr. J. J. Eyre, physician and surgeon, stated that the prosecutor bad a small cut on his forehead, aud another on the back of his head. They might have been caused by the knife produced. They were not the results of a fall. Polioe constable Hughes deposed to apprehending the prisoner and finding the knife, produced in her house, bearing murks of blood. The prisoner's defence was that the prosecutor tried to kick her, and in doing so fell with his head against the wheel of a donkey cart. The Benoh committed the prisoner to the assises. W EDN ESDAY.- Before Mr. R. 0. JONES (the stipendiary) and Mr. W. ALEXANDER. ABSENT FROM TRAINING.-Da.Ulel Harding, a young man, aged 18, was charged with being absent from the summer camp training at Maiady, in 1879, of the Boyal Glamorganshire Militia. The Bench ordered him to pay a fine of 40a and costs, or two months' imprisonment. FOP.TUI,'E-TELLING.- Mary Ann Smith, an aged person, was charged with obtaining 2a by me-sas of fortune-telling. Laura St Jvens Sophia street said she saw the prisoner in a neighbour's house. She carried a slate and chalk in her basket, and pretended to be both deaf and dumb. Witness believed her to be so, and prisoner asked her, on the slate, would she like to have her future told. Witness said" Yes." Prisoner then asked her for a shilling, which witness gave her. She then wrote down several things about her and her frietds. Prisoner also did the same for witness's sister-in-law, who was present, and also gave her a shilling. The following day witness saw the prisoner in a shop in Bute street, where sho wa3 making a purchase. Witness followed her to Bute terrace, where she stopped her, and by making motions to her prisoner produced her slate. Witness then wrote that she wished to make an appointment with her on the following morning to which the supposed mute agreed. Prisoner went to witness's- house on the morning of the 20th inat., and then witness found she could speak, and gave her over to the police. Inspector Price said that they received prisoner at the police station at noon on the 20th inst. She assumed to be deaf and dumb, ard used her slate. Witness and other officers tried every contrivance to get the woman to speak, and it was not until Nothin a few minutes to court time that morning, did she ntter a word. Prisoner, in answer" to the charge, said she did it because of poverty and ill- health. The Bench sent her to prison for one month with hard labour. THEFT OF AN ACCORDION.—-Laus Ramnsen, a Norwegian, aged 17, was charged with stealing an accordion, thB property of John Henry Chappell, innkeeper. Prisoner pleaded, through hia inter- preter, that he was drunk, and he could not say anything about it. The magistrates sent prisoner to gaol for 14 days. WAGES DISPUTE.—Jamea Graig, a man of colour, able seaman, summoned the master of the ship Magdalen ior wages due to him, at 25 dols. per month. Captain Chadwick, master of the Magdalen, was then called, and in explanation, he said the reason why he reduced defendant's wages from 25 dollars to 15 was that he was incompe- tent to his work, and was also insolent. John Evans, one of the crew of the Magdalen, then said that he thought the defendant was incompe- tent for his work. Witness had to take the wheel from him on one occasion, and he had always to be watched by an offioer. The Beneh ordered complainant to accept the lb dollars per month, as had been previously offered to him bv the captain.

NEWPORT POLICECOURT. MONDAY.-Bdore the MAYOR and Mr. WANS- BROUOH. ALLEGED ASSAULT. Thomas Thomas was charged with assaulting Arthur Davies, a deaf and cumb man, on the 12th inst. Complainant's brother stated that he and his brother were in the defendant's public-house, the Eastern Valleys Inn. Complainant nad occasion to go to the, back premises, and as he returned defendant- knocked him cown ana oeat mta. Witness spoke to defendant, and he said, I'll do the same to, you as well as the dummy." Defendant denied the charge, and alleged that he told complainant to leave the hoube, as he was behaving indecently to one of his children. He called two witnespas in support of his defence. Diemiesed. CRUELTY.—Waltar and Noah Davies, of Llan- warn, were charged with cruelty to a horse, on the "h inst. Inspector Bartholomew said on the day in question he Eaw Walt-or, Davies driViOg a pony, which was iaaic from a bad spavin. It was cruelty to trut the pony on a road as he was doing at the tima, Mr. Sheaf examined the peny, and said, it was a bad case of cruelty. I he defoace was that the pony had been under treatment for this disease. Defendants said they would give the pony to the inspector if he could catch her in LIAllwern Park; and one said he had read too much of the Ba of Hops Beviev to be cruol to animals. Defendants were DESERTINCI JJROM A BSU'' r^ f8 ^osceyand CharleB Barton were cha*ge<* deserting from the barque Kate Cobert, now lying ia the Alsj&ridra Dc-ck. aetielea on the 12th inst., a»d deserted on iha lbfch, prisoners denied that they deserted, a»though it was proved tj at they bad taken thelr clothes on shore and ll;ft. tiem at a Rroeer s shop. After they were discovered they returned to the ship, and were there apprehended on this charge. The captain Baid he would not take the men baok again. They were fined 20s eaoJa. or 14 s' imprisonment. STEAii £ Catherine Reardon, widow, was charged with stealing a piece of beef from the 3hop, of Tom. DayieFi, butcher, Commercial road, on Saturday Eight. Police oonstable Spencar- Jones said he went to the prisoner's house iu Lewi* street, and found the piece of beef produced. She said, I bought it Mr. Davies identified the piece aa his property. On being chasged, ?fT £ 8t wid, I didnot steal it, butwilUray for it if Mr. Davies will give me time. Prosecu- taw s motiar said the prisoner bought a braaat of mutton on Saturday night, and paid la for it- Not son was out at the time, and wfcaa he re. turned he missed the piece of beef in question She told him Mrs. Reardon must have taken it, &LZ then the police were informed, Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said she has ei^ht children. Prosecutor did not piesB the charge. Savsii days' hard labour. MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN.—Thomas Hardy was summoned for sot paying towarda the main, teissiice of his boy in an industrial school, The õeLDdUtt is a sailer, a^d V" a" not at ho;ao whea the bey was sent, and. consequently he alleged I i.L ait hi,, 1) the bey was EeD'>, without hia consent. tIe also eaid he 6id not know the t-rmey was dne *^til tLf f-r- iucnia "a-• ?, served, Tho boy w?~n %ain. cQrjiV.'ile* and biA as tho. tvae | -=--=- eiicu.:gly urgtid ho should W sent. fc t Tv; t r,7-. T3d to ;;J ■>. "T-'c ;k; w'Z3[l tLe boy was so- t. He noy siid he would Pihl In eocn os possible, and time was giToa hi?n.— Jamea Britm. sailor, was sniaaioned for v similar reason. Bis wife aaid she could aat pay at^reae-1;, Allowed a mDLth-. --Abuce Oake had AISJnegiactai to pay tswai-ca the maintenance of hid boy. 1j had been ordered to pal 6 a but hid not paid a peony fciace the order was made. Ordered to. pay. WEDNESDAY.—Before Messrs. CULLUM aad A. J. STEVBSS, SUNDAY TSADIAG —Ana Gray, & small ah:)., keeper, living in Clarence place, was charged witfc Keeping her chop open for the sa5e of goods viSuBday> the 18th soot. Inspector Wilcot Bal.™ tea defendant sold confectionery, Dafendant eaid she had a difficulty in getting her living1, and had no money. The Bench explained the law to defendant, who promised to keep her ahop closed for the future. The Bench, on this condition, discharged the defendant—Jamea Morris, wao keeps a tobacco shop in Clarence placa, was summoned for keeping his shop open oa Sunday eveniii g last. Inspector Wilcox stated that the de- fendant persisted,after being cautioned, in keeping the shop opon. Defendant contended with the inspectorthat a caution given on Sunday was illegal. The Bench He must have been joking. Inspector Wilson: No; he was quite seriooa. The Clerk told defendant that if he would pro- mise not to keep his shop open on Sunday again the bench would overlook the offence. Defendau f aid he would olose if others did; the shop had been kept open before be took it and why hai the police not interfered before ? The Banch said they would not go into these Eittttara. Wouldthe- defendant promise not to offend again ? The, question was several times put, but the defendant, would make no more definite promise than hit would do so if others did. Having exhausted tha patience of the bench they inflicted a fine of 5s. Pefeyadant I am not going to pay any fine. That's telling yon straight. He was detained. DRTJNK ON LICENSED PREKIBES.—William Small, James Paek, and James Simmonda were summoned for being drunk on licensed premises. Paak did not appear. Mr. Llewellyn (Gibbs and Llewellyn) appeared to prosecute on behalf of the trustee under the bankruptcy of R. Habberfidd. The trustee during his visit to Cheltenham had left Simmords in charge of the house. Police constable David Evans deposed that at ten o'clock on Saturday evening he saw Pask by the door of the Three Tuna public-house in Thoma street. He went into the house and was very drunk. Witness went inside, aDd found the other two defendants drunk. Simmonda was a bailiff ia charge of the premises. Cross-examined by Small t I saw a man leading you home shortly after. Inspector Jones corroborated the evideaca of Evans generally. Simmonda and Siuali were fined 10s each, and Pask 20s. 'OJ

CARDIFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The ueual monthly meeting of the Cardiff I Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday,, at the offices of the Chamber, the Docks, Cardiff. Mr. J. Ii. Wilson presided, and there were also, present- Colonel Page, Messrs. J. A. Is Boa- lasher, C. E. Stallybrass, T. A. Richards, J. Davies, H. Vciiaeott, E. Bregeon, and Jony- Watson. The following papers were laid on the tableAnnual report cf the Hull Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Navigation Accounts, 187ai and statistical abstract for foreign countries ia each year from 1866 to 1877.8. The secretary (Mr. Hawkine) submitted a circular letter he had received from the Board of Trade, enclosing a, report by Dr. Patterson on the British Seamen's Hospital at Constantinople; and the ohairmaa observed that the hospital required additional support. The secretary also read P. letter he had received from the postal authorities acknowledging the receipt of a 'memorial from the Chamber re postal facili- ties in Cardiff. The memorial pointed out thife great inconvenience waa experienced from the want of more frequent postal deliveries, and suggested that arrangements should be made for a fourth to take place at about noon. The Chair. man eaid he had been informed that communica- tions were going on now between the poet-office authorities and the post-office of Cardiff, and that there was every probability of the concession being made to the town. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman intimated that the official programme of the Associated Chambers' annual meeting had not yet been received, and they would, therefore, be obhged to postpone the discussion upon it until their next meeting, which he thought should be held on the second instead of the third Wed- nesday in the month. Colonel Page moved that the next meeting be held a week sooner than is usual. This was seconded by Mr. Boulanger and carried. It was further resolved that the presi- dent (Mr. NVilmon),. the ex-president (Mr. J. Watson), Colonel Page,, and Colonel David be appointed delegates to represent the chamber at the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers. There was no more business. l.

BRIDGEND BOARD OF" GUARDIANS. THE COTTAGE HOMES. At the weekly meeting of the guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge- Union, held on Saturday, Mr. J. C. Nicholl presiding, the Rev. F, W. Edmondes, the chairman of the oottage homas c?E?]nittee' ,,read a. report showing that the children at teat institution weto maintained at a cost of 5s per head per week for the quarter ending Miohaeimaa, and of 5s 2ld per head for the quarter ending Christmas. Tfce cost of building the oottage homes, he said, had been £ 5,490, and the furniture had caused an additional expandi- tare of < £ 500, The board had given the committee power to borrow t5,500 on account of the building, and to expend £ 500 in obtaining tha necessary furniture. The repayment of the money borrowed came to 28 Oid per week per head. In answer to a question put by Mr. I W. Jenkins, the Chairman said the furniture had been paid for out of the rates. The Rav< F. W. Edmordes said the rent, which vras 2s 6d per head per annum, had not been calculated. The Chair. Iran explained at great length the course which had been taken in reference to the cottage homes. He then referred to the statements which had been made respecting the cost, &o., of tha homes, and disproved certain statements made in a letter published in the Bridgend Chronicle. Tha Clerk read a statement showmg that the coat or main- tenance per head per week in the workhouse was 4s 3d tor the half-year ending Michaelmas, and 4s lid for the quarter ending Christmas. The Chairman moved, after considerable discussion, that the two statements be printed and circulated among the gnar- dians, and that this question, together with the appointment of medical officer, be adjourned till the 7th of February. The resolution was carried. The adjourned discussion on the exten- sion of the workhouse was then resumed, but after an explanation from the chairman, and a few remarks from other members, the majority of the guardians present signed the doou ment, in favour of the alteration?. After some matters of minor t importance had been discussed, the relief lists were proceeded with.

MUNIFICENT GIFTS TO THE j CHURCH IN WALES. [ We understand that MisoThomme,oo LIWJu. madoc, a lady living in the neighbourhood of Llan- gammarch Wells, has given X400 towards the erec- tion cf the new rectory, together with the, site and about an acre of land. It is stated that Mias Thomas has also expressed her intention of presenting to the church silver plate for Holy Communion. The very small income attached to the living of Pyle_ and Kecfig, to whioh tho Rev. W.. Paacal Davies has been appointed, having been brought before the notice of Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, M.P., by the Archdeacon of Llandaff, Mr. Talbot- has signified his intention of immediately offering to the governors of Queen Anne's Bounty benefac- tions to the amount of J6600, to be met by them with a similar sum.

ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAULT AT MAESTEG. Griffith of 47; John street* Maesteg, was Bridgend, on Thursday (before Colonel Morse), with indeoeatly assaulting Maria Hewett, it yeara of age. The complainant stated that on Wednesday night, between sevea and eight o clock, she went ta tlw works at Maesteg he? brother's sapper. Oa her return she saw the prisoner, who took her in his 1 arms and harried her about a hradred yesda. He then piaced her aghast a truck aad comcjifcted tha geeault corpplaiaeil of. Tha prisoner waa also charged With stealing a shawl from complainant. lie was recnanded until to-morrow (Saturday).

FOOTBALL. THE SOUTH WALES CHALLENGE CUP. CARDlP v I; UANDAI F f3eeond Epund).-Thia, match was played in the Cardiff Arms Far!: on Saturday. 1 fca teams r-ere:—: W. G. Jones and G. J. Stothort, backs; W. D. PirjJiipa (captain)-axid t;. C. Saundars, threo-quarte?backa; P. h .Heard and L. Watkias, half backa \i'. H. Tapp, iB. B. Mann, A. Jones, W. H. Tre t, B. Cooper, R. Trotter, J. Simpson, E, D, Thom^a, and J. D. Evans, forwards, I-IL-"Ua, zi-f J. David, back; C. GiVbon aud "ess., tikree-quarter backs A. K. Bybart, kaif bssk; A. D. Thomas, and G. B. Richmond, quarter backs:, F. W. • Eybart (captain}. V». JA. Horrells, W. E. Lowiia, f T. A. Evan#, T. Loagher, W. P. Piillips, E~ Williams, J.T. Smith, and Tii Howell, forwards* The umpires were Cardiff, E, C. Fry, and Llan- daff, J. BUBU. ibo referee was T, 8, D. Selby. The game was commenced by the visitors, and acme open play followed oa neutral ground. It was not long, however, befora Cardiff begem to lit Bering try alter try,, aiid compelling their opponents to reaori to feaquent down- Theb play waa admirable, aud the, ball wag kept almost continually^ in Llandaff f n ^heu ticaa was called the acora stood aa iollows Cardiff, three goals, eight tries, and 14 touches down to Llandaff n;?. kWANSEA v. Thete waa a larga- number d spectators on the be. Helen's Ground, Swansea, oa Saturday, tJ witness tb3 matsh betwaen Neath and Swaasea- for the South Wataa. Challenge Cap. Neatix kicked oU the loall at 20 minutea pa&t three, as at call time the match was decided in favour o* Swansea. The utmost gsod failing prevailed throughout, and the game was well contastadl and well won. I

The Caledonian Railway Board have, aftatr loag discussion, declined to run Sunday tr.-)AAI between Glasgow and Greooock, The Examiner, Mr. Robinson, flat on Tuas' for the eeoot d t;ma to con*ider the standing proofs of private Bids for the T&e Great Railway Bill, after so.> ) orinal proofs, aMi advanced I &tage. j