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NONCONFORMIST JOTTINGS, BY NONCON. QUILL. We publish this morning in the WISELY MAIL another of a series of articles on some aspects of modem Nonconformity, from the pen 9f a Dissenting Minister well-known in Nonconformist social and literary circles These articles will embrace descriptive and critical notices of the various phases of Non- conformity, and while avoiding anything approaching a narrow and sectarian view of the matters dealt with, will, it is hoped, be characterised by a breadth and liberality of treatment which will render them interest- ing and valuable contributions to the litera- ture of the day.

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Printed and Published for the Proprietors, by Hmr TBOVAS, ot 57, Elm-street, GirdiO, u» the County ot Glam rean. at the Offije .of the •• Weekly Mail.- at. Mury street, Cardifl!. SATUBDAY, JULY 24, 1880, CAMBBIAN WEATHERCOCK; OB, < THE WAY THE WIND HLOWS D. omnibus rebus et quibusdam aiiia, on SOLDIXBS IN ZULULAND. SUCH of our readers as like plain, hard, unvarnished facts in preference to possibly more acceptable theory and tradition, may be safely commended to Campaigning in Sonth Africa, by Gaptain Montague, 94th Bagi- meat. The writer landed m Soath Africa after the destruction of the 24th at Isandula, "d. with some of our •hort «rv.« troop, £ „,h from Tte behinonr o! tt»« w writer, wss six&ply distrrMAfril in iLAW all appeared to be under the influence of what Captain Montague calls '«general funk." The very mention of the word Zulu K3m, to sent them aU cowering under the wa-tmna If the laager, from which they could scSv be iiiduced to come out even when it was nJ,™i ,0 be a false alarm. If this ia to U th« bafcaviour of our short servico men in future t)id u: r» we have of short service the batter A FIT OF LENIENCY. The rntvpayerH of the Newport Union have the *A5.-faction cf knowing that for ten years ihty tay-, Eaititiiined several children belong. iug to a tailor corned Dritcoll and tliiiwhen appreLf ncied and brought b fore th'' ^orou«{h 1 btnch rr. Wednei?d(iy no retievicg officer vm prfcett to prospente. Wo^isttii^? W*l»t fcfts ltd To Ihi- fit of !eii?enny ? crasionally I' tbexe is & great outlr/uist of official iadi^na- tion aenictt Offt:cit,r8 of this de-cripuiun Row a notorious ofi af'er is allowed to go scot free. < n the f»ce of it there is great in- con8:suuey semtwhere. Perhaps the board of guartiiaiiS c»a it Is it ths^ official I sympathy is extended towards Driscoll, because he has allowed himself to drift into I a second marriage, after forsaking the mother of his children, who have been paternally cared for by the ratepayers ? If that is the reason, we do not think it is sufficient. Of course, a man with two wives is between two fires, and liable to be pro?ecuted.for bigamy. vetl.er the guardiaus should sympathise with tiin un that account does not seem so clear. We should like to hear what the £ uardi&cs have to say about the matter. THE 38 TON GUN. NAVAL armaments appear to be approach- ing a pitch which renders them almost as dacgerous to friend as foe. A series of experiments have recently been carried out on board her Majaety's ship Neptune to ascertain the effect of the fire from her 38-ton guns, not upon a target or an imaginary enemy, but upon the ship herself and her crew. The concussion from these guns is so great that a series of rounds with full charges of powder were fired with the turrets trained to brinjf the line of fire at various angles with the ship's deck. The different objects in view were to ascertain whether the crew could remain in the forecastle when the guns were trained forward, whether the boats basgiDg on the davits would or would not be shaken to pieces, and the general effect on the ship hereelf. The results are reported as generally satisfactory, but we hear from a private source that in the interior of the ship glass and crockery were demolished in quan- tities, pictures were shaken down in the officers' cabins, paint and varnish started ani cracked in all directions, while to many of the officers and crew on the main deck the shock was almost unbearable. And yet the I 38 ton gun is a mere baby, for the Inflexible j is to carry four 80-ton guns, and a 160-ton is | spoken of as about to be built at Woolwich j What sort of ship is to earry weapons of thia I last type it is difficult to imagine. For oar- selves we dcubt whether they will ever be sent afloat at all. j THE STEAMSHIP TRADE OF CABDIFF. j A MONGST the many phases of development I which the rapid rise of the South Wales industries and the extension of her commerce have caused, none is more striking than the opening and growth of her steamship trade At the present time there are over one hundred foreign-going steamers registered and managed by Cardiff owners. A large proportion of these has been built and launched during the past six years, and were evidence required of laith in an ultimate revival of our commerce, the fact that capitalists have ventured, during a period of the extremest depression, to speculate to such an extent in steam enterprise would be sufficient to satisfy the ordinary observer. Estimating the average cost value of these boats at £18,OCO each, the result is an amount of "noating" wealth respectable enough for a comparatively young port like Cardiff. A large proportion of these steamers is generally employed inr the Bilbao ore trade, but a considerable number find constant occupation in Mediterranean, Black Sea, American, and Eastern work. The rage for steamship building has seemed quite as ardent as for coal winning, and those capitalists who have had their money locked up in sailing ships have aeen their employment quickly and surely taken from them. This is a very serious side to the question, and one which is keenly felt, not alone in South Wales, but all over the kingdom. The result is that there is hardly one firm of sailing awners in the country who can say that their capital has for years past paid them anything like a percentage, and there are scores who would be very glad to get rid of their bargains at a reduction—many, again, who would be delighted if their shares were taken from them gratuitously. Whether speculation in sailing ships will ever again be profitable we will not attempt to determine. There are those who incline to a favourable belief, but many believe that under no circum- stances can the carrying trade go back for its main support to the uncertainties of the winds. There is so much despatch and decision ensured by the use of steam that in spite of some disadvantages which it ent*uls, its elder sister will always be kept in the background. Individual enterprise is con- fessedly responsible only indirectly to public opinion; and we cannot go the length of some who augur ill from the too rapid develop- ment of the steamship trade. It may be true that in certain cases growth has gone on with- out a corresponding solidity. We can, how. ever, only deal with facts, and we are bound to-day to regard steamship owning and manag- ing as a prominent feature of modem trade. And, moreover, we think we can see in this one of the brightest sureties for the yet firmer establishment of Cardiff as a commercial cantre. There is no reason why, as thia Channel owns and conducts, she should not build her own steamships. Parallel with this, and coinci- dently with further improvements in our railway communication, we may reasonably hope for a considerable extension in our import trade. No one will gainsay that, from prudential and pecuniary considerations, ship- owners prefer to load and discharge their steamers in their own ports, and will often make concessions in order to secure this end. The import freighter may, therefore, reap an advantage from employing local tonnage which may be of material 89sishnc3;1;1 his operations. Taken as a whole, the importance of local steamship enterprise in relation to the well-being of the district cannot be over- estimated, and we wish it all speed. THE SEWAGE OF MOBBISTON. SEVERAL interesting and important points are involved in the deadlock come to between the Swansea Corporation and the Duke of Beaufort with regard to the disposal of tka sewage of Morriston. Bis Grace has an almost unique proprietary right over the beds of certain rivers in South Wales, of which the Tawe is one. Usually the streams belong to the riparian landowners, and if a stream is the boundary between two eel" tee, each goes as far as the centre of the stream-ad mediwnfiium aquce—aa the legal phrase runs. The Duke of Beaufort, however, owns the beds of the rivers alluded to, even when he has nothing to do with the banks. Some time ago the Corporation of Swansea entered upon an extensive scheme for the drainage of Morriston. Upon this they have already spent some £ 50,000, although they knew that his Grace objected to their intontion to dis- charge the sewage into the river at that pomt. The work is now almost completo, but cannot be utilised* as the Duke, by virtue of his pro- prietorial rights and of the liivera FoliatMn Act, warned the Corporation to desist, and is thought to be in a position to obtain an in. junction against them. As might have been expected, this state of things has caused a good deal of discussion in the town. On the one hand, it is contended that the river is already so polluted with chemicals and sewage that ne further influx of filth could make it worse, while, in any case, the tide would carry away with it all that might be in tho river. On the other hand, the Corpora- tion is blamed for its large expenditure of public money before it was certain of being able to complete its scheme. It is doubtful whether it is possible to obtain any other out- let except the river, and even if it be possible, £60,OtO is mentioned as the expenditure likely to be incurred in doing so. It is not, however, the case as stated in the council meeting that every attempt to deal with sewage except by the old wasteful method of shooting it into the nearest river has resulted in loss and disappointment. Several other plans have been tried with success in a number of places, and especially in Salford, where the simple method of deodorising sewage with household ashes is in vogue. This plan, &11 events, has succoodcd not only iu a sanitary and an agricultural sense, but alsa when tried by that financial standard by which all success is now measured. Be this as it may, however, the Swansea Corporation has evidently reckoned without its host in thii matter. They have, so to speak, entered into a bond of £50)000 to do as the Duke tells them. In these circumstances they were very wise when they decided on Wednesday not to resort to a Government inquiiy. They were also wise to cut short a public discussion that was becoming heated. In such a mattir aigry declamation can only be If any- thing can be arranged it will be done by the committee working privately and amicably. Up to the present we scarcely knov whether his Grace objects to the scheme of the Cor- poration in toto, or only to certain deCiits of it. When his real views come to be accurately ascertained it will probably be found thai; fiLev are cot altogether utire/tionabie, <tad fchtv '"<: oiu be complied with a.t moderate coat. TliE LA.W OK LIBEL. THEEE is at le&grh a p o-pecc of soma reform berg lutroouctd imo the tx atiug lev* of blti. '10 51i} rj¡/¡.t, tne la.v i'S in !:IoU atoCiBj'tt-j eonunivu wr. ula be 10 jepreseut thetia<e oi the Ci»te in a rather favuufabla 11g ht. It iiii^ht jue'ly b" described as seaiid*- lous ami ULbthrobio Public atieutiun r.as bteii dr&wn to line f".ct curiog the last year or two by a series of press pio--ecufcion9 of the most extraordinary character. Kespou- eible and respectable conductors of news- papers have been made the subjects of criminal prosecutions which subsequent events have shown to have been utterly un. warranted. They have been dragged before the magistrates, and without being afforded an opportunity of defence, have been sent for trial to the assiza courts, where they have been put iu peril of their liberties by vindictive and often unscrupulous prosecutors. We are glad to sea that the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the law of libel has unanimously resolved to recommend that an end shall be put to this outrageous state of things. They recommend that no criminal prosecution shall be com- menced against tbe proprietor, the editor, or anyone responsible for the publica. tion of a newspaper, for any libel pab. liehed therein, without the fiat of the ATTORNEY GENEEAL being first obtained) It was not to be expected that the right of criminal prosecution should, be entirely abro- gated. There are some libels so foul that no other course of procedure would meet the real malignancy of the case. There are cases where publishers are mere men of straw," put for- ward for the sole purpose of attacking the characters and feelings of others. What would have been the good of briagiag a civil action against such newspapers as Town Talk and the rest of the gutter journals which sprang into mushroom existence some time ago in London ? In such cases a criminal procecution would be the only effective method of dealing with the matter, and the ATTORNEY GENERAL would issue his fiat without a moment's hesitation. But in the case of newspaper proprietors of means and position, it is only right that persons aggrieved should be compelled to exhaust the c\il process, which is in all conscience severe enough, before resorting to threats of im. prisonment and fine. By the present law reports of proceedings at public meetings are not held to be privileged. It is no auower to a complaint to say that the matter objected to is trne, for the old maxim in such a case would apply," the greater the truth, the greater the libel." To remedy this state of things the committee recommend that every report published in any newspaper of the proceed- ings of a public meeting shall be privileged, if such meeting was lawfully convened for a lawful purpose, and was open to the public, and if such report was fair and accurate and published without malice, and if the publica- tion of the matter complained of was for the public benefit. It will be seen that ample precautions are taken against hole and corner meetings being got up solely for the purpose of promulgating attacks upon public or private character, whilst at the same time protection will be afforded to the honest journalist in the fair and impartial exercise of his public duties. The committee add to their recommendations a clause requiring the news- paper proprietor to insert a reasonable letter or statement of explanation or contradiction written by or on behalf of any person at- tacked, failing which the particular defence now provided is not to be available. These suggested alterations in the law are not nearly so wide as manyjnewspaper proprietors desire. They appear to us, however, to serve the purpose for which they are intended. They will relieve the bona fide journalist of some of the most obnoxious penalties to which at present he is exposed, whilst at the same time they will not sensibly limit the remedies which the public have against any abuse of the tremendous powers for good or evil possessed by that most powerful weapon—the public Press. THE MINEBS' PERMANENT BELIEF FUND. SXPEBIENCE is the best teacher, and it is just possible that the sad experience of the Kisca explosion may induce the colliers of South Wales and Monmouthshire to follow the example of their brethren in Northum. berland, Durham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and elsewhere, by establishing in this district a permanent provision against the accidents to which they are liable in the pursuit of their hazardous but necessary occupation. The speakers at the meeting held in Cardiff, on Wednesday, were unanimous in express- ing the hope that, as the result of their proceedings, the movement which was in. augurated about two years ago, and which met with such hearty support from almost everybody but the colliers themselves, would be revived and carried to a satisfactory issue: As many of our readers will recollect, Mr G. O. CAMPBELL, secretary of the Lancashire and Cheshire Miners' Permanent Belief Fund, visited South Wales with the object of in. stituting a society here; he elicited the co. operation of the principal colliery proprietors, submitted a feasible scheme, and was at first induced to believe that his efforts would be crowned with success. At length, however, he was compelled to abandon the attempt in consequence of the prejudice which seemed to exist among the men with regard to such organisations, and the evident spirit of indifference with which they viewed the possibility of disable- ment and death. This was deeply regretted by all who had the interests of the mining population at heart, and if the movement is revived, as we believe it will be, we trust the objections formerly advanced will not be raised, nor the same apathy displayed with regard to the necessity of the provision. The principle of the Miners' Permanent Belief Societies, as at present established, is that of mutual insurance. Both the masters and the men contribute to the fund, and it has been proved that Id per week from every collier, with five per cent, from each coal owner, and 2! per cent, from every owner of mineral soil, is sufficient to meet all contingencies. Payments are made in all cases of disable- ment and death, and sufferers are thus rendered independent of that fickle thing, public charity, and freed from the ignominy of having to seek Poor-law relief. The importance of the provision is more obvious wLen it is stated that the greater proportion of the deaths which occur in coal mines are due, not to those terrible calamities which cause the pulse of the nation to beat and give rise to the formation of Mansion House funds, but to those less noticeable accidents which are fatal to only one or two persons, and never excite from the public more than a passing expression of regret

IMPROVING PROSPECTS OF THE IRON TRADE. There is more hopefulness prevailing in the iron district this week than has bean entertained for I some months past. Oae substantial reason for this is that steel rails have been advanoad 58 per j ton, and another that a steady improvement is I beginning to show itself in America. It would appear also that a petition, numerously and in fluentielly signed, is to be Isid before the House of Representatives, praying the reduotion of the tariff on iron. This is supported by most convincing statistics, showing that the moiiop?!" while benefioial to a few ironmasters, only cripples industry and commerce, and is of grave disadvan. industry and commerce, and is of grave disadvan. tage to the whole of the Western States. I The steel rails now laid down in the States amount to 21 m?\lion tons weight, and the iron rails to St. It is estimated that 12 per cent., or one milUon tons in round numbers, will be required annually for renewals, without taking aocount of new );11el. To meet this, America alone cannot possibly contribute mora than 70,000 tons, and so iq dependent upon other countries who are not encouraged to export on account of the injurious tariff. If this tar if can be reduced, England, as a cheaper labour market, will soon feel the benefit. As it ii, even with the existing Wilf. the im- provement of 5s per ton has begun to tell, and another alight advance will put all the mills and furnaces of England and Wales into activity. Great care ia now required in booking orders. The American stocks have baen reduoed, and buyers, we learn from most trustworthy ao. counts, have been lessening their purchases to the smallest extent, so that aa soon as stooks are beared, and demands oannot any longer be re- strained, business will go up again with a bound. This is not the or'y encouraging news. The Belgian Government has entered the English maikettor a considerable quantity of iron and Bteel raiH, and our Welth ironmasters can see specifications and leaia quantities by applying to the London office of the Engineer. It is expected tbtt there will be a good fighk for the Belgian contracts between Creusob, France; Schneider, Russia; Bolokcw, Mid. dleeborough Dowlaia and Bhymney Wales. Notices are out for a t3rmi ration of contracts at all the ironworks this month, but our trade correspondent has been | "Siured by one of tho agents of a krge cjmpasy that this will only be carried out if imperatiye to do so, and that should tride r°viv9 -e <iugaac EcteiB that the 831 ? J.' .¡. J. I vl»t<d woa.'d. he teriouely tbirks, nor, be enforced. I iiis nrpreffioE ie that a good uutsuinai aad I ff"'r tf r trade i* oprtain.

CARDIFF. Bo^bd cr GtJAKDiANS.— Che ordinary meeting of ,tf) bowo ot guar^iaus was held on Saturday, Mt R. Forrest iu the chair. The Master or the Woikhcnse reported that there had been 21) admissions, and 29 dischargee, leaving 3 57 in toe benee, which, as compared with the corresponding period last year, showed a deorease of 33 Vagrants relieved 27, as againat 43. The Maatar of the Fly Schools reported 4 admissions, 7 discharges, leaving a total of 237 inmates-a comparative decrease of 4. The Olerk read au entry which had been made by Mr Bicoham, poor law inspector, to the effect that he had visited the echcolfl and found a great deal of food unused. 42 bs out of a total of 53ioa cooked was lth, and he was informed that this was not UQ. freqnent. He suggested that it would be well if the schools' committee obtained some information on the eubiact, as it might be that a little more variety in the cooking would be a good thing. The chairman obeerved that Mr Harris, the superin- tendent of the Bchools, was away the day that Mr Bircham called, but he (Harris) accounted for the matter this way Mr Biroham asked the boys if they would have pudding, and they said yes. Expecting, after that, to have pudding, they left their meat. The usual allowance of the latter vaa cooked and there was no pudding. If, however, the proper quantity of meat had not been cooked Mr Harris would have probably bon open to blame. This question of diet had been considered before at length, and he thought if neceesary the matter should be taken up by the visiting committee. The subject then dropped. An application from Pentyroh vestry was read. The guardians were requested to confirm the ap- pointment cf Mr Anthony Williams, and the chairman proposed that, it being beyond the power of tbe guardians to approve what had been done by another body, a letter should be written to the applicants to that effeot by the cleik. This was aU the business. THE SAVANNAH INDUSTRIAL SHIP.—The 21th annual report of the certified industrial and ragged schools, held on board her Majesty's ship Havannah, for the year 1879, has just been icened. It shows that there were on the Slat of December, 1879, 67 boye in school, four on licence, and two had absconded before the ex. piration of their sentence. The average number of children, inolnding voluntary as well as committed cases, attending the Bohool during 18^9 was 81 avenge number of children provided with food, 69; average number partially fed, 12 children entirely clothed, 80; partially supplied with clothing, 14. The report shows that the boys almost invariably behave well after leaving the ship, three oniy having been returned convicted. There is a boys' bank connected with the institu. tion, and it is particularly pleasing to notioe that the sum in the treasurer's hands now amounts to JB74 18a Id. The report states A circumetanoe has occurred during the year which may have an important influence upon the peimanenoe of this school. The tenure of the site in which the frigate is imbedded has been (by the generosity of the late Marchioness of Bute, and of Lord Bute), wholly free and undisturbed until now. Assuming that it would remain so, and in view of the decay of the ship in oourse of time, the committee have been collecting a fund towards the cost of ereoting suitable school premises upon thiB ground whioh they looked upon as permanently dedioated to the purposes of a certified industrial echcol. The fund now amounts to .£69318 7d. But a communication has recently been made by the Trustees of Lord Bute that the terms of the tenancy must be defined by a formal instrument, and that his. lordship oonsents to a lease baing granted for 21 years, at a rental of half a guinea a year. Though the rent is merely nominal, the shortness of tbe term precludes the consideration of any such serious outlay as had been oontem. plated. It will shortly become nec3ssary for the friends .'of the institution to determine how and where the boys are to be housed when the frigate ceases to be available for its present purpose." BANITABT EXPORT —For the week ending July 17, 1880, the medical officer, Dr. Paine, reporta :— Total births registered 42, being 26 5 per 1.0C3 of the inhabitants; deaths from all causes, 24, or 15 per 1,000 deaths from seven ohief zymotic diseases, nil. Mean barometer, 30 057 inches; mean thermometer, 61*1 deg. Prevailing wind, W. and 8. W. rainfall, 0'62 inches. Remarks Sanitary condition of town very satisfactory mo deaths from the seven chief zymotio diseases have been registered. THN Pharmaceutical SOCIKTT.—Mr J. A. Thomas, son of Captain Thomas, of Aberayron, and pupil of Mr B. Q. Levi, Cardiff Grammar School, has successfully passed the preliminary examination of this society held on the 6th instant. SCHOOL FOB DEll AND DUMB, LLANDAFF.— Mr Melville begs to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of j610 from Mr Ralph Morgan, 43, Davies street, Cardiff, for information as to mali- cious damage done in Park place, Cardiff, on the night of the 30th of May last, per Mr Walter Hemingway, chief constable. EXAMINATION.—'The six pupils sent up by the Misses Marks, Harrow House, Cardiff, for the June examination of the College of Preceptors, have all passed. In addition to the various English subjects, inoluding arithmetic, the candi. dates have been very suooessful in French and drawing. Their names are as follow A. David, Margam M. Henry, Tondn; M. Bates, Tondu; C. Leon, Cardiff; fifc Jones, Tredegar; and B>. Thomas, Caerphilly. BUWKBS. PIC-NIC.—On Thursday week the brewers of Cardiff proceeded to Miaehead for their annual pio-nio. There were about 150 persons present, and an excellent programme had been provided for their delectation and amusement. Sporta were held in a field adjoining the Beach Hotel, and resulted in some keen competitions. The party then adjourned for dinner, at which Mr Dominic Watson presided, and the usual toasts were honoured. The remainder of the day was tpent in drives to Dunster Castle and other places of interest in the neighbourhood, after whioh the company retnrned, arriving home at about 11 o'clock. The day's oating was apparently enjoyed by all. FREE LIBEAEY COJOlITTEE. The monthly meeting of this oommittee was held on Tuesday evening at the Grand Jury-room, Town hail, when there were present Mr Alderman Taylor, in the chair, Messrs W. Sanders, D. Bees, Newbery, Shaokell, Trounce, Armstrong; Dr Yaohell; Messrs W. H. Thomas, Davies, Proger, Bonn- feldt, Fulton, and J. W. Thomas, together with the Town clerk (Mr Wheatley.) The library sub-committee recommended that, in order to effeot a saving to the funds of .£25 per annum, the number of daily and weekly newspapers and magazines taken in at the reading-room be reduoed; that in some cases where two or three copies are now taken only one should be taken in future; and that others be discontinued alto. gether. The report was adopted. The museum sub- committee reported that they had received 12 re- plies to the advertisement issued by them for a curator. Having considered theapplioationaand testimonials, they recommended the appointment of Mr A. C. Cruttwell, F.G.8., F.R.R.8., &0., a gentleman who some years ago lived at Cardiff, But who had been in Australia, and while there was connected with the Government survey of mines. Mr Cruttwell was now present, and the committee unanimously appointed him to the curatorship. A letter was read from Mr James Ware, enclosing his annual chcque for JB25 to the Ware Scholarship," ana a cordial vote of thanks wis accorded to him. A vote of thanks to the chair- man for presiding brought the meeting to » oioae. PRESENTATION.—At the militia camp, Maindy, Cardiff, on Tuesday, the band president, Captain Crespegny, on behalf of the colonel of the regiment, presented to Bugle-Major J. Johnson a handsome silver cup, in recognition of his services during a period of 25 years. PBOPKRIT BALK.—On Tuesday evening Mr W> Sanders sold by auotion, at the Queen's Hotel, No. 81, Adam street, a house held on the residue of a 90 years' lease, dating from 1857, at au annual ground rent of ,£3 15s. The price realised was .£355, and the purchaser waa Mr Solomon Blaiberg. PIGEON BACK.—The first young bird race of this season in connection with the Cardiff Pigeon Club took place on Tuesday. The birds (53 in number) were liberated by the station master at Ledbury, and the result was as follows :—lat, Charles Edwards, blue chequered COJk; 2nd, Mr Stowe, blue chequered pied; 3rd, Mr Emmit, blue cock; 4th, Mr O. Adams, blue oheqaered oock; 5th, Mr Hutchings, bine; 6th, Mr F. Perch, blue; 7th, Mr M. Smith, red chequered. Between the first and eighth birds Mr Edwards ahowed 14 other birds, The first four birds were ah$3^ within a space of foar minutes. GLAMORGANSHIRB AND MONMOUTHSHIRE; IN- FIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Report for the week ending July 19.—Remaining bylaat week, 37 -admitted since, 12 discharged, 11 ) died, 0; remaining in tie house) 28 i number of out- patients on the books, 532. Medical officers for week commencing 20th of July:—Physician, Dl. Paine; surgeon, Dr. Sheen; house surgeon, Mr. T. W. Graves, L.S.A., M.B.C.S. Gentleman visitors for the week: Revs. G. A. Jones aud A. Tilly, Messrs J. H. Wilson, A. Fulton, and W. J. Gaekell,—George T. Coleman. secretary.—The secretary begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donation to the Innrmary Messrs the Forest Iron and Steel Compan), J Workmen, Pontypridd, .£8 5s lid. MILITIA INSPECTION.—^The annual inspeotiOa of the Glamorganshire Militia took place on Wednesday at Cardiff, where the regiment has been encamped for the past six weeks. The inspecting cfficer was Colonel Cardem The men of all ranks mustered about 930 strong. The following offioers were present: -Colonel Gould, who was in command; Colonel Heyworth, Major Fennell, Captain and Adjutant Anley, Captain B. A. Morris (Sketty Park), Captain Reed, Captain Wilson, Captain Creapigny, Captain Callan, Captain Brinley (of the 7th Boyal Lancashire, attached), Lieutenant Morris (of the Royal Artillery Militia, Swansea, attached), &J. The barrack yard inspection commenced at 9 a.m., and a review followed at 11 o'clock. The men turned out remarkably well, their clothing looked clean and their accou- trements bright and in good condition. Daring the drill the men showed themselves Very ateady nnder arms, and the Inspecting officer expressed himself highly pleased with the appearanoe and conduct of the regiment generally. After being put through the usual practice, the main body of the regiment was called in at a quarter to ons o'clock, four oompanieB being detained in the field to do light infantry drill under the adjutant, and the work of giving in their arms waa at once commenced. The men were paid off on Thursday, and, after the cimp equipage has been packed and sent away, they will be disbanded. This year the county gentry decided to give the officers of the Royal Glamorganshire Light Infantry Militia a ball at the Assembly rooms of the Cardiff Town ha", in return fur their koenitality in years past. The event took pUce cn WFECTESDAY night, and there wore about one K^D'TD at.d twenty REASON(REA to the invitations which had been it tried. The STEWARDS were MR IXSCOT CRAWRFCAY and Licntenar.1 TRVPP, 69:H FC-«-'F.in:E-r,T,_ar.d the arrargem«ntij t .ra "IRRIOD ont TE elJtl!\<. gratiticatiou Qf ail PRESENT, I IUI1 AS;?N. b J tocms, titcoraied.by MESSRS JoweU, k.rm>-ud a very elegant appearance. The ws* carj..e,ed, and oaiutitul {.JaLtb lined the stairway le»aicg to tae rccn, ihe general tfifrOl Deisg very p ejd rig. &.e:fcrt'. cU-ix-riB bud JuhcBon's OAnú tVjtj ciiefctd the ccoati^n, and ao anmira'ilo etleo tu n ol dftLCf-tuubiu w*6 given. The vustibutoof the lowii-heli wott partitioned eff, .¡c.d au ap^-veoiabie HIIlIÆr tfct-ie proviitd lur tho gudi.a thu aisle JOûJII oi the Aeitembly routes «vaa uIs j titiced ha IA ieJn.fchiiieir.it buiftiC. AJanoing was Carried on ibr iD10 *he small hours of this morz1Ívg. CPJtKING OF t- UATH ROAD CoNQJibUATIONAL Chapkl — On Weonetaay morning the formal t ^eniigof this recently erected chapel took plaoe. the obapel, whioh is situated on the Newport road a little to the west of Elm street, and which ia d iron, has a very substantial appearanoe outside. The interior is capacious and comfortable. The iron walls are lined with wood- work. The pews also present a very neat appear- atce. The contractors are Messrs War-ford, J iLLÐ Honpe, London, and the total cost has been .itiiiU. lue pastor is the Rev L. F. Miclaine, toimerJy of Star street Congregational Cnapol, BiiQ the management is vested in a committee of which Mr T. Webber is treasurer and Mr H. Beothey, secretary. The sittings have been pro- viced by Meiisrs D. Williams and Co., Steam Joinery Wofka, Pearl street, and gave every tatiuf ftctioB; the Communion rails, reading desk, and pnlpit were constructed by Mr Bridgemaa, and the painting and speoial decoration for tbe opering eervioes were creditably Oirried out by Mr Cuoe, Meteor street. A large congregation was present at the opening, whea the Rev D. Bloomfield James, of Swansea, preached a Bpooial eerrncn. In the evening another service was hold, the preacher again being the Rev D. Bloomfield James. Collections were made in aid of the church fund. Me J. S. Kendall presided at the harmonium. SkRious ACCIDENT.—Ou Wednesday night, at 10 o'clock, a Mra Phillips, 80 years of age, was crossing over St. Mary street from the direction of Dalt^n's court, where she lived, when she was run over by the Cardiff Arms omnibns. Tae accident is attributed to her deafness. She was taken to Dr Paine's surgery, where it was found that life was extinct. MR JOHN WAIKINS'S BENEFIT CONCERT.— On Wednesday evening a combination concsrt was given at the Stuart hall, Cardiff, by local amateurs for the complimentary benefit of Mr John Watkins, late of the Theatre Royal, Cardiff. There was a very fair house. The theatre baud, under the able leadership of Mr Edward Roberts, took part, tcgether with a Christy Minstrel party, whioh did its duty remarkably well. The accompanist was Miss Dantoa, and the director Mr Malony. The first part of tie programme consisted of miscellaneous pieces. Mr S. Jenkins's rendering of Bonnie Mary of Argyle was heartily encored. Miss Emily Hughes eang very Bweetly in Dream of i)cc.e," which was re-demanded. Miss Lizzie Yt atkins, very appropriately described as petite, for 8Le appeared to be only about nine years ot age, gbve a charmicg rendering of Birdie's Ball." Mr John Watkins was grteted with a round of applause on his appearance, and his buffo songs f&irly took the audience by storm. the sesond part was conducted entirely by the Christy Minstrels. ODLFELLOWSHIP. — The anniversary of the Viscount Cardiff Lodge of Oddfellows, Man- chester Unity, was held at the Marohioness of Bute Hotel, Frederick street, on Monday even- ing, when a goodly number partook of an exoal- lent dinner, whioh reflected great oredit on the host, Mr Thomas Jenkins. Alderman Evans, ledge surgeon, occupied the ohair, supported by Messrs John Williams, R. J. Nioholl, W. E. Yaughan, and Burnett; the vice-ohair being occupied by Mr Wm. Ayres, supported by Messrs Jenkin John, Wyndham Glaves, and Wm. hopkin. The loyal toasts having been duly honoured, the Cnairman proposed" The Man- chester Unity and Board of Directors," which waa responded to by Mr John Williams, P.P.G M., who Bpoke of the amount of work performed by them. The permanent secretary, Mr John Bowen, responded to Prosperity to the Visoonnt Cardiff Lodge," and referred to the very flourishing condition of the lodge, both numeri- cally and financially, being 220 members, and .£4 016 18 lid in the siek and funeral fund. Other toasts followed. ROATH PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETT—A numerously attended meeting of the promoters of this society was held at Roatn on Tuesday even- ing, Mr Raes Enoch presiding. The incorporated rules were read by Mr J. B. Evans, solicitor. The following resolution was then unanimously adopted, on the motion ef Dr Trsharne, seconded by Mr H. PnokettThat we approve of the objeots and principles of the Boath Permanent Building Society, and are desirous of enrolling ourselves members of the same." Mr J. H. Phillips, the secretary pro tern., was instructed to procure 100 copies of the incorporated rules for perusal by gentlemen seeking further information. The meeting was then adjourned till Tuesday evening, the 27th mst., at eight o'clock. ACCIDENT TO A BOY.—Thomas Pritchard, boy, 10 years of age, is now at the Infirmary with an extensive wennd on his face. The lad, it appears, fell over the Rhymney Railway-bridge near the Crwya, on to the metals, and it is surprising that his injuries were not of a more serious nature. SPECIAL Terms JOB PIANOS,—Cash buyers can save at JeuCi 26 per oent., as oompand with other makers' obane** hy buying one of Thompson and Sbackell's Infirmary Prize Drawing Model Pianos, in handsome walnut case, with every improvement- Perfect touch, excellent tone, and best finish through- out. Price ø oaah, or on three years' system. Cheaper iD8trumente-£19. &25. £ 27, Catalogues free. Queen's Buildings, and 64. St. Mary street. 36063d To SHOEMAKERS AND OTMBS.—If you re- quiM bit of good tanned leather go to W. H. Davies (late Burrow). 19, Bridge street, Cardiff. 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LLANDAFF. PATTY SESSIONS.—At these sessions on Mon- day, George Steel was fined 58 for allowing his two horses to stray on the Merthyr road.—Evan Thomas was charged with negleoting to maintain his wife. 1 he case was adjourned for a week,— John. Hamer, bey, was fined 5s, inolnding costs, for stealing apples at UsrndaH.

PENARTH. PI. TTY SESSIONS.—On Monday (before Messrs Corbett, Lee, and Ware), John Fox was charged with refusing to proceed to set in the steamship Ascupart after signing artioles. He was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour.—Edgar Lincoln, captain of an American ship, for attempting to smuggle 20 lbs. of tobaooo, was bed .£6 68 8d with costs, and forfeiture of tobacco.—Henry Evans and Charles Ewins were charged with fishing in the river Ely without licences, and both were ordered to pay the oosta of their summonses, 3s eaoh.—E, Herbert and Thomas Bowes, oharged with assault, were fined respectively Is and £1, with costs.— C. Hovord, for not obeying an order to pay ooats of private improvements, jEt4 la 3d, was ordered to do so, and pay oostof summons-—William Sanders and William Ash, charged with stealing apples, the property of Mr Reee. Llandough, were ordered to pay the cost of summonses, 301 each.—Alexander Stephenson, charged with damaging bricks, the property of Messrs. Hancock and Thomas, was also ordered to pay the cost of summons, 3. Patrick Harrington and John Griffiths, for being drunk, were fined 58 eaeb. inolnding costs.

RUMNBY. SUNDAY S",BO<)L CENTENARY.—This event was oemmemorated in this parish on Monday afternoon. All the children in the parish were assembled in the old National Schoolroom, in which the Sunday School is held. Several hymns were snng, after which they were presented with a medal, A pro cession was formed by Mr John Rowlands, the master of the Bumney Board School, and headed by the vicar, the Bev Morgan Morgans, marohed to Glanrumney Hall, St. Mellon's Hill, and back to the vicarage. Mrs Morgan and a great many yenng ladies aooompanitd the children, Oa 1 heir return tea was served out to them on the lawn. DARING ROBBERY.-—Alex. Kirby, the keeper of Glanrumney Hall, bad, with considerable pains, reared some fine pheasants, whioh were kept on the premises at the Bull Cottage. On Sanday evening before dark two men, who resided at Roath, and well known, entered the premises, and were caught in the act of carrying the young birds away. SUDDEN DEATH.—A very sudden death occurred at Bhymney on Monday, in the oaae of a little gul, nine years of age, who, whilst engaging in seme outdoor amusements in connection with a tea party at Moriah Congregational Chapel, complained of illness and fell on the grass nod died almost immediately

COWBBIDGE. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting held on Saturday evening of the members of the Paradwys Lodge, Dr. Davis, of Cowbridge, waa unanimously appointed medical omoer to the club. Sunday SCHOOL CENTENARY.—On Wednesday a grand procession of Sunday Sohools, including scholars and teachers to the number of 600, marched through the town singing appropriate hymns, and headed by a body of ministers, &o., belonging to each denomination, and pro- ceeded to the front of the Town-hall, where hymns were Bung. Then all repaired to a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Thomas, of Eastfield. The meeting was addressed in Welsh and English by the Rev B. J. Davies (Maindy), T. LloJd (Tynyoaia), T. Evana I (Cowbiicge, Ramoth Chapel), W. Gill (Cowbridge Wesleyan Chapel), and several other friends from the neighbourhood. The meeting was presided over by the Rev W. Evans (Cowbridge Wesleyan Chapel). COWBRIDGE SCHOOL.—Among the successful candidates in the matriculation examination of the University of London, held last month, is Mr, D. A Birrell, a member of this school, nephew of Mr. H. Anthony, of Fleur.de.Lys ViUa, Reata. read, Cardiff. Mr. Birrell's name appears in the first division of passmen.

BRIDGEND. fcnOOL BOARD ELECTION.—This election took place on Thursday, the voteB being taken at the Town.hall and National Sohools. The number who went to the poll was 573, a few less than at the previous triennial election. The candidates and their supporters worked hard during the day in bringing up the voters. The result of the poll was declared about 7 45 as follows: — The Ray W. John (Calvinistio Methodist), 721; Mr R. Pearson Prioe (Wealeyan), 565; Mr T. Jenkins (Congregationalist), 549 The Rev. T. Cole (Baptist), 545; the Rev. F. W. EdmondeB (Churchman), 445 Mr T. T. Lewis (Churchman), 349; Mr T. Btook. wood (Churchman), 349; aDd the Rev. Camon Green (Roman Catholio), 317. The first seven were declared eleoted. The only alteration in the composition of the board is that Mr T. Jenkins takes the place of Mr J. W. Roberta, who declined to allow himself to be nominated. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.There was a large attendance of guardians at the ordinary meeting teld on Saturday, when Mr J C. Nscholl presided. Mr and Mrø Thornton, the superintendent and m&bon of the Cottage Hotsea, applied for a t«sti mocial as they were candidates for a timiUr ^pioin'ment near London. The application WB" ^rHU'.ed. The clerk read a letter from the Local (jk v eminent Board, » copy of which had be( n itrt to II-' W. Howell, of Wick. It was to the fffeot thai thtrs wae no ground for coi»i.HTiu<r r, P.' illf^t was not legally ele<.t :d roe U<i*i 0.5c -r Tie bruru alter wards ootaidered the ijueatioa ot fiivitg a *nf.erannui*tion to Or 8-«69, wao hili h«-*B obliged to retire from the c ifice of m ;>dLH.I ciljcer tf the Cowbr'd)ie district in eati<>eqae £ i3t> of ill beahh. The clerk etated th.t the guard una etuid giVf Di? Bates JJ47 a yp»r, which wa-j t ,\0- tbnos cf his sbLry, iioluditg medic*! bId tfcrpicfcl ftes. The Chaiftn&u proposed that tho Local Govei nn eut Board be atked to»ascti:>n t,ne payment of .E47ancuhHy to Dr Bates, And poiuted vUI¡ that those appointments wera accepted by medical gentlemen on the understanding thiltt should they oany out their duties satisfactorily they would reoeive a oertain amount as superannuation. The Vioo-obairman seconded the motion. Mr Morgan- Jenkins proposed as an amendment that & superannuation be not granted to Dr Bates. Mr Wm. Jones Eeconded the amendment, whioh-was supported by several members on the ground that many of the ratepayers were unable at the present time to pay I heit conhibntionil to the poor and other rates, and that Dr Bates could h..V8 been in a better position if be liked. On a division the board ipfused by 18 to 14 to grant a superannuation allowance. PETTY SESSIONS,—David Phillips, landlord of the Swan Inn, Aberkenfig, waa charged with keeping his house open tor the sale of beer during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 11th inst. Polioe constable Beynon found two men in the honae at seven o'clock in the morning, and the landlord waa bringing a pint of beer from the cellar. One of the men said Mr Phillips was going to give them a pint of beer. A previous oonvio- tion having been proved the Bench fined defendant .£2 and the costs, 9s 2d, and ordered his lioenoe to be endorsed. Mr T. Stookwood, jun.. appeared for the defendant.—Ellen PoweU, of Tondu, was charged on remand with attempting to commit suicide by hanging herself. She was com- mitted for trial at the assizes.— Police eergeant Prctheroe was oharged with assaulting Edward John, at Porthoawl, on the 1st inst. Complainant stated that the effioer, without ary cause, threw him down violently on the road three times, and then conveyed him to the station, where he was handcuffed to a firegrate. The handcuffs were too short for him to stand up, and he had to lie down by the grate for two hours. Several witnesses were called on both sides, and the evidence aa to what took plaoe outside the police station was very contradictory. Polios sergeant Protheroe admitted that the man was handcuffed to the firegrate, but added that he was there only half an hour. The Bench diBmiseed the oase.—Charlotte Cofieley, Tondu, charged Samuel Gully with being the father of her illegitimate child. Mr T. Stockwood appeared for the oomplainaut, and Mr Woodward, cf Swansea, for the defendant. The Benob diBnrsEed the case.—Thomas Morgan, prcoer, Llantrisant, was charged by the Great Western Railway Company with falsely declaring the weifiht of goods. Mr Lawrence, of Swansea, appeared for the company. The Beuoh dismissed the case.—Thomas David. Wiok, waa fined 9j 61 for allowing a mare and filly to stray on the high. way.—David Evans, water bailiff, Mary Lloyd, William Prees, Richard Howell, and Catherine Hopkins (allof Bridgend),William Rees (Maesteg), Edward Lewis (Nottage), and David Griffith (Newton Nottage), were fined 9s 6d eaoh for not keeping their dogs under proper control.

MAESTEG. LLYNVI BEADING-ROOM SCIENCE CLASS.—The results of the examinations of the students of the above class, held in connection with the soienoe and art department in April and May last, are as follow Steam and the steam engine.—Advanced stage: W. Glover (Qaeen's prize), W. M. Jones (Queen's prize), L. G. Jones (Qaeen's prize), and Frank Williams (Queen's prize). Elementary stage: William Murton, J. Taylor Snowden, and William T. Treharne. Applied mechanics — Advanced atege W. Glover. Elementary stage: W. M. Jones (Queen's prize), Frank Williams, and L. G. Jones. Machine construction and drawing. —Elementary stage: W. Glover (Qieen's priae), Frank Williams (Queen's prize), W. M. Jones (Queen's prize), and L. G. Jones. Teaoher, Mr Joseph Williams; secretary, Mr J. Griffiths.

CAERPHILLY. SUNDAY SCHOOL CENTENARY.—On Monday the Bethel Independent Sunday School, Cierpnilly, celebrated the Centenary of the Sunday Schools by a tea party and public meeting. This school was established in the year 1841, and numbers now nearly 300 echolare. Tea was provided in the board schools.

PONTLOTTYN. SCHOOL TBEAT.—The annual Sunday. Sohool treat in oonneotion with St. Tyfaelog Churoh took place on Monday, At two o'clock the ohildren assembled in ohuroh. The service was intoned by the vicar, the Rev. T. Theophilus. Several hymns ("Anoient and Modern") were sung nioely. They were accompanied by the Pontlottyn Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Goulbourne. A procession numbering over 400 was formed, and after parading the principal streets they returned to the schoolroom, where tea and cake were pro- vided. Bustio sports and pastimes on the mountain brought theday's proceedingsto a olose. TheBevsT. L. Davies, onrate; R. Williams, Merthyr; J. Bowen Jones, Bargoed H. Harris, Bhymney, and Canon Evans, Rhymney, were amongst the clergy present. Mr. Theophilus, Mrs Butter, Mr. Randall, MrsCope, Miss Kant Jones, Miss S. 8. N. Jonea, Miss Greenhouse, and other ladies of the congregation took oharge of the tea tables, &0.

PONTYPBIDD. FORESTERS' FETE.—On Monday the district lodge of the order of Foresters held their annual fete and gala at Ynysangharad Fields. The at- tendance waa large ana the day was fine. The proceeds of these entertainments are to be applied to the widows' and orphans' fund. Early in the afternoon the members of the lodge, preceded by the band of the 19th Glamorgan Volunteers, walked through the town in Robin Hood costume and oarrying flags, and returned home through TreforeBt and Pentrebach. PETTY SESSIONS.—At the petty sessions on WedBeaday (before Mr G. Williams, stipendiary, and Dr Leigh), Henry Thomas, landlord of the White Horse Inn, Pontypridd, was fined 20s and oostB for allowing persons to be in the house and serving them with drink during prohibited hours. Sergeant Jenkins proved the case.—James Perry, Bridgend, Gyfeillon, was fined 10s and oosts for a Bimilar effenoe.— Edwin James aad John Davies, Bafod, were fined lOa and oosts for being in the White Horse Inn,Pontypridd,during closing hours. —Mary AnnLewia, Hafod, waa fined 101 and oosts for assaulting Annie Thomas, of the same place. The defendant while in oourt was seized with a fit and waa removed.—John WilliMM,.Hafod, oharged with striking John Eades, living at the Boot Inn, Pontypridd, was ordered to pay 5s and oosts. The same defendant and David Edwards, Britannia, were summoned for beinor drunk and fighting in the Yaughan Arms. Williams and Edwards had been previously fined for a similar offence. Each ordered to pay 10s and oosts.— Thomas Dean and Joseph Lewis, Pontypridd, were fined 5s ssd oosts eaoh for being drunk and riotoM,

NEWPORT POLICE-COURT. MONDAY,—Before Messrs T. P. WANSBROUGH (in the chair), and A. J. STEVENS. DISORDERLY CHARGES.—Henry Cummins, sum. monad tor being drunk and disorderly in CroBS street, on Thursday night, was fined 20aand oosts, or 14 days-Miohael Neville, summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Commercial road, on Sunday, waa fined 108 6d and costs, or 14 dais.— William Brown was oharged with being disorderly and assaulting his sister, Mary Ann Evans, in Club row. Complainant did not appear, and the Bench discharged the <risoner STEALING MONEY. William Samuel was oharged with stealing £ 24 ingoid from the shop of Edmund Beokingham, }ll Ttedegftr pi^e. Prosecutor, who is a wine merohant, said that on Saturday last he was sitting down near the counter, on whioh was a bag of gold which he had put up to take to the bank. Prisoner entered and asked prosecutor if he knew where the house was. Witness replied that he did not know for certain, but would enquire of his porter. While in the v u 80 prisoner instantly walked off, and the bag of gold was then missed. Witness went to the dcor and saw prisoner running up the street, and oalled out Stop thief." Pointed prisoner out to Mr Dredge and a county cou- ntable The constable caught prisoner and brought tim back with the bagi Polioe constable Farria, of the ccnnty constabulary, stationed at M»gor, taid he arretted pruoner cn Saturday in Railway utreer he bad the bag in one hand and so'ne gold ntlecthfr. Took him into outtoly. O i connfc. rg tbe fctld foux-d £ 22 in sovereigns And lulf sovereigns. Starched him, and fouud a p%wa ticket tor a Tf«fct pledged in Bristol, a p Jr of ilrevti links. Mr BccUrghata afterwards idsnti- fed the Oan a* the 0¡,6 hi lot"1- F-iaoner o-*«m th<» altit*ee of Thomas Blake au.1 Wiiiiitn Jaekwa, aid v as dta<"ib< d 8(0 a type ÍJ.1I.kat. tie trai l uo^hiag inrepb to the charge, sufi was) committed to t<»ko Lie tiial at the neat a> t COAL STEAJLIJNG. -Euen Moore was with hieii»l>ig c-jal fiom truck No. 106, She property of IMeeara. Latch, I'rig >por pln% i».l guilty, and was committed bo Uèk 0:601 fox 2.1. t)&)8 bird labour. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mepars R. G. CULLUW (in the ohair), 1. P. WA.3it.itttoiKHf, and J. MuRpaY. ASSAULT CASES.-John Pficg was summoned for aBBanking James Coakham. Fined 21a and costs, or 14 day a. Defendant wasal80 bound over to keep the peace for six months.—James Wooda was charged with assaulting Mary Woods. The Benoh ordered each to be bound over to beep the peace and pay their own costs.—Divid Rees, laroJord of ttaa Ram- Ice charged under a warrant with asvaultiitg hia wife, Ei>z*beth Rsea, was remtmdtd nmil Monday, prisoner to add one enrety Of..£20 for his good beha.vionr in the mean- time—Richard Bmnt waa summoned for assaulting Albert W. Morgan. Fined 203 and costs. — Henry Burgess was summoned for assaulting Edward iavan WilliØls. Œ,ae dis- missed, defendant t0 pay-7a S'à costs.—Edward E Williams and Albert W. Mosgan were summoned for assaulting Richard Brunt- This oast arcae out of the previous ones, and was dismissed, eaoh party to pay their own eosts. CHARGES OF 1 H*FT.—Thomas Watkins was charged with attempting to steal from the till o the Waterloo Inn, Alexandra Dock. A barmaid from tbe Waterloo Inn sakl the prisoner came- to the house on Wednesday morning and asked for a glass of ale. Witness saw the prisoner put his hand over the connier, pril the till out, and put his left hand in. Spoke to him, and he dropped the money back into the till again. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Committed for 28 days' im- prisonment.— Mary Ann Hnghes, charged wiih stealing some wearing apparel, the property of Isabella Steed, was committed for 21 day a' im- prisonment.—James Bobert Cox, William Evans, and Albert W. Morgan, boya, were charged with stealing growing turnips frota a field in the occu- pation of Mr G. F. Gritton. Police constable- Parker proved the case. Mr Gritton said he suffered a great deal by boys taking turnips. Fined 21 6d each, or three days' imprisonment.— William Lister was oharged with stealing a pony and saddle at Cardiff on Tuesday. The magis- trates ordered prisoner to be handed over to the Cardiff police authorities THE DRUNK AND DISORDERLY LIST.—Wm. Dart, Isaac Dart, and John Hannenwere charged with being drunk and disorderly in Commercial road on Sunday evening last. Fined 10s 61 eaoh and coats, or 14 days.—Mary Sullivan and Patrick Kiley, oharged with being drunk and disorderly on Brierly hill on Tuesday morning, were fined 5s each and costs.—Eugene Daley, who was repre- sented by his wife, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Castle streat on Saturday last. Fined 10s and costs, or seven dajra.— Elizabeth SteiBa, drunk aaddiaordetly in Ruparra street on Wednesday, waa fined 5e. There were Beveral applications for transfer of lioenoe, whioh the benoh granted.

PENTBE. POLICE COURT.— On Monday, at Pentre polioe court, John Lloyd, Treorky, oharged with at- tempting to commit a criminal assault on the person of Ann Cleaver, of the same plaoe, was further remanded to Wednesday next at Ponty- pridd.- James Beynon, Pentre, was fined 408 and oosts for refusing to quit the Queen's Hotel when requested to do 10.- The South Wales Colliery Company, Blaeu- rhondda, were charged by John Davies, oollier, with refusing to pay him the sum of £ 318s 10j-d. The defendants disputed the liability. The money claimed was ordered to be paid, with oosts. —Mr Thomas Jones, proprietor 0! Hafod Colliery, charged his late manager. Oakley Thomas, with breaoh of oontraot. Mr Walter Morgan appeared for the defenoe. It appeared that the defendant, who had obtained an engagement at the Cymmer Colliery, asked the proseoutor to allow him to leave without notioe. This, it was alleged, was acceded to, but that when the proseoutor learned that he was going to Cymmer he withdrew his oonsent. The defendant, however, left, and these proceedings were the resnlt. His Worship deotfed againat the defendant, and ordered him to pay 40s as damages to the proseoutor, on the ground that a master giving suoh a oonsent oould with- draw it within a reasonable time.

PORTH. CLUB FEAST.—The members of the Porth Philanthropic Matron Lodge, No 345, held at the Forth Hotel, celebrated their third anniversary on Saturday afternoon, when, after a prooession, beaded by the Cymmer Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Prestwood, the members dined together at the Porth HeteL The tables had been tastefully laid out by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Jones. After having done ample jastioe to the excellent repast provided for them. the Cymmer Brass Band and Mr Bryant, the harpist, played a fine selection of Welsh air^aiw a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr M. WnmthB, the Beoretary of the lodge, stated duruig the even- ing that the lodge numbered 91 members, most of whom were under 25 years of age, and that .£3a had been paid to sick persons during the year. The capital at the end of the year amounted to .£110. Th 1 t. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of the Pontypridd District Musical Association was teld at Salem Baptist Chapel, Porth, on Monday, when the Baptist choirs of the district, »r< m Pentyroh and Tongwynlais up to Llwynypia net together and went through a programme of t acred music, The chair wa$000apied tn the morning by the Rev. J. Roberts, Rhydfelin anJ n tte after toon by the Rev. E Roberte, Poc.t.y- Caradcg was conductor, and gave some 111:1efui hints on choral singing. The rendering of 'be versus tunes was highly satisfactory, espa- "ially tfcat of T< yrnauoedd y Diaear (a trie evtnitg a grand conct-rt was given, under th>» p-efiCtncy of Dr. Idds Davias. Cara^og, oa thtt vif Jin, in rendering the "Caliph of Bagdad" and Mereh Megan," was at his baet.

PABJEH CHTTJICH — The f&vi John Jerking, BA.,cnrate of Pentyrch acS LUiitvit V*rdr«, eelivered hi« farewell s^^mon )*V9 6 Suiday evening b, fore leaving for JbittDeUy. The rev. gentleman blinded in very touching terms to the close and mutnsl friendship which has exiated between him and all ths parisbioxera be had oome in ooztaot with during his three years' ministration in the parish. Daring that* period Mr Jenkins has endeared himself to the Nonoonformiataaa well as to those people of his own congregation. There is a testimonial on foot to be presented to him as a small token of the esteem in whicti he is held. ODDFEiiLow&HiP.—The members of the Order cf Oddfellows at this plaoa held their sac atl gathering on Saturday last. After parading the streets, preceded by thø- Pentyrch Br ASS B*nd, they returned to the King's Arms, where a sub- etantial dinner bad been provided by the host and hostess. On the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were honoured, speeches delivered, and some capital Bongs rendered. The oompany dis- persed early, after having spent a pleasant and enjoyable day,

BLACETMSLL. WEDDING.—On Thursday week, at Glynogw parish church, Mr Wm. Lewis, Bon of Mrs Wm. RoBeer, colliery manager, Pontypridd, was- married to Miss Mary Treharne, youngest daughter of Mrs Maria Treharne, Rhywglyn Farm. The Rev. -Pritohard, vicar of the parish, officiated.

NEWPORT. THIRD MONMOUT-HSHIRE EIFLB VOLUNTEERS. —The Newport OompwdeB of the above regiment attended Divine Service on Sunday at St Mark's Church, under the command of Captain W. H. Williams. The other offioers present Lieut.-Colonel C. H. Burton, Lieutenants Col. borne, Drewe, and Yorath. The Rev. Mr Lister (corps chaplain) officiated, and took for his text the i!5th verse of the 20th chapter of the Acta of the Apostles. This corps will be inspected at Newport on the 9th of August nexb. AN EXTRAORDINARY STREET ENCOUNTER,— On Wednesday, about 6.20 p.m., alargeorowd collected at the foot of Stow hill, in conssquence of a fight between Mr Phelan, aerated water manufacturer, and Mr. O'Reilly, metal merchant. Who began the fray our correspondent does not inow, but Mr Phelan appeared to get the worst of it, as he was bleeding about the face, and had to be taken to a ehopto get the blood washed off. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. — Number of patients attended at the Dispensary during the week ending July 17,423; number of visits paid to patients at their own homes during the week, 118.; number of patientB in the Infirmary during the week, 16. Surgeon for the week. Dr. R. Brewer; B. H. Dowse, M.B., house surgeon. Southern District: Number of patients during the week ending July 17, 57; number of visits paid to patients during the week, 138.-&. Cooke, M.B.C.S. Eng., L.S.A. Lond., visiting: Enrpeon. DIVISIONAL PETTY SESSIONS—On Saturday (before Messrs T* Gratrex, in the chair, F. J. Ball, and R. W. Hamilton), William Jones was summoned for payment of £3L Is ISd by the Christchurch Local Board ot Health on account of private improvements in Fairoik-avenue. Order made to pay in two months.—Robert Webber was summoned for payment of ,€16 38 6d in a similar manner. An order waa made.—William Garland Edwards was likewise summoned for .£10, balance of a claim in similar oitcametauces. Order made to pay the remainder in two months.—George Nurse was also ordered to pay .£3, balance of a Bimilar account. Ordered to pay. MR. CARBUTT'S DINNKR PARTY.—The hoa. member for the boroughs entertained at dinner on Tuesday evening at Wilton orescent, London, the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, M P., the Bight Hen. W. E. Baxter, M.P., Mr E. J. Reed, M.P., Mr T. B. Potter, M.P., Mr Mappin, M.P., Mr Illingworth, M.P., Mr Pasamore Edwards, M.P., Mr H. Riohard, M P., Mr H. Russell Evans, Mayor of Newport; Mr Barlow, President Institute of Civil Engineers; Mr Hawksley, O.E.; and Mr Cowper, President Institute of Mechanical Engineers. PIANOFORTE PUPILS Bhould learn on a good Pino. which oan be purchased on easy terms on the three years svstem from 10s. per month, or at a great saving for cash, from Thompson and SàaokeU's,111 and 112, Commercial street. Prices to suit all bayera. Organs and Harmoniums equally cheap in great variety. Drivings free with price list. dKMd

SWANSEA. PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM Bursas, by 8 lling at Thompson and ShaokeU's Mosie. W«rehoose at 14, High street, can select from the ftoestatook m South Wales at an immense saving for cash, or on the two, three, or four yearn* system. A choice selection of American Organs from 12 cnineas. Harmoniums from CA. Pianos from MUí. AU mstruments warranted. Observe the address 14, High street, opposite- Swansea Bank. 306345

CABDIFF POLICE-COURT. SATURDAY.—Before Alderman JONES. ÐAD CONDUCT.—Matilda Anderson, lID unfor- tunate, was oharged with beinff disorderly in Bute street on Friday evening. The oharge was proved by Police oonstable Hopkins, and the prisoner having been in the oourt seven times previously, waø committed for 14 daya with hard labour. MONDAY.—Before Mr R, Ch JoMss. CRUELTY TO A HORSE,—Daniel Davies, canal beat cbiver. wa. charged with oroelly ill-using a horse, Polioe oonstable Rogers-proved that the prisoner was driving the animal on Saturday. It was attached to a canal boat, laden with pitwood, and had eld sores on its shoulder. It was in a very low condition. The prisoner having been already fined at Uandaft, in the sum of 20s and oosts, for working the same horse a month since, wal now fined 40s and costs, or in default one 'month's imprisonment. IRANBFJEE OF A. LICENCE.—The licence of the Griffin Hotel was tranafereed on a protection order from Mr Lewis to Mr W. G. Staoey. ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. — Miohael Collins was sent to priBon for one month with hard labour for assaulting Polioe oonstable Joseph Dimond (39) on Sunday night on the Hayes Bridge. Prisoner wanted te fight everybody. lit, refused to go away, and on being taken into custody he kicked the officer. LABCENY BY A LAD.—William Juliffe, boy, was charged with stealing a tin of oondensed milk from the shop of Mr Maokness, grooer, Bute oresoent, on Saturday night. The lad was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour, and to the Neath Reformatory for three years after. wards, TUESDAY. — Before Alderman D. LEWIS. DISORDERLY WOMEN.—Rebecoa Gazzard, drunk and disorderly in Mill lane, was sent to gaol for 14 day a. CaM proved by Polioe oonataUe Jamea. -MarRaret Welsh, old offender, was similarly dealt with for a like offenoe. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr R. O. JONES. DISORDERLY, &c.—Mary Lepper, who œade her 29th appearance in the dock, was sent to .gaol for seven daya aad registered for haviig been drunk on Tuesday night.—James Donovan, labourer, charged with being drunk, was fined 5a and costs, or five daye* imprisonment.—Samuel Rees, mason, was fined 10s aad oosts, or seven 4ays' imprisonment, for drunkenness on Tuesday. —Edward Gouse, travelling hawker, was cau- tioned for a similar offenoe at Roath on Tuesday. —Ellen Grey, disorderly ia- St. Mary street on Tuesday night, was fined 58 and costs, or five days' hard labour,—Maty Hall and Louisa Nelson were charged with having wilfully oauaed an obstruction in Mary Ann street on Tuesday night, and with having broken 16 window panes while there, to the valae of about 7s. The Banoh rfmanded the prisonsrs until Friday for farther evidence. QUARRELSOME ITALIANS.—Del Guerra was summoned by Cajaar Venzi fox threats, and Del Guerra summoned a man by the name of Papuohio for assaulting him. The complainant Venai stated that on Tuesday, the 13th inst, he was outside the Town.hall. WitnssB, while there, saw Del Guerra, who used most threatening language to him in Italian. Witness waa very muoh afraid of the defendant. The Benoh bound Del Guerra over, hmsalf in .£20 and one surety of £20, to keep the peace towards Venzi for six months. Del Guerra then entered the witnesa box, and said that he was in West Bute street on Monday, the 12th inst. While there witness went up to the Ship Hotel, he wishing to see a captain who was staying there. The defendant came up to witness and struck him down on the pavement, took witness's umbrella and went off with it. The Benoh ordered the defendant to pay a fine of 40s and oosts, or, in default, one month's imprisonment with hard labour. BOBBERY FROM THE PERSON.—Edward Morgan was charged on remand with having stolen from .the person of Taliesin Evans, at Cardiff, on the 17th July, 178 in money. Mr Ensor defended the Sirisoner, who was now oommitted for trial at the orthcoming aseizes. THEFT OF ROPE.-James Gray, a man of colour, was charged, on remand, with having stolen rope and canvas, on the 18th inst., the pro- perty of William Henry Cayter, ship's captain. The case was proved, and the prisoner was sent to gaol for two months.

SWANSEA POLICE-COURT. MONDAY.—Before the STIPENDIARY .{Mr Fowler) Mr J. BUBE. Mr J. GLASBROOC, and Mr T. C. DAVIES. RIOTOUS EXCURSIONIWPS,—D. Thomas, brick- layer, Dowlais, was fined 51 and costs for being drunk in Waterloo street on Saturday.—Patriate Neil, pitman, and John Burns, labourer, both of Dowlais, were charged with being drunk aud riotous and refusing to quit the Black-Cook pablio houoe, High street. Sergeant Kieft deposed to finding the prisoners fighting together. He took Neil to the station, and left Polioe constable Willia to deal with the other. Willis said he took Burns to tho*station, and on the way the prisoner tripped him up and kicked him twioe in the stomach. It took five men to look him up. Captain Colquhoun said that these excursionists Bet the town in an uproar on Saturday night. They were all more or iess drunk. Burns was fined 208 and costs, aad Neil 10s and oosts.— Walter Bnrke, labourer, Bargeman's row, waa charged with being drunk and interfering wit h Polioe sergeant Kieft in talking Neil te the station. Defendant was fined 20s and costs.— Thomas Ryan, labourer, another Dowlais ex- cursionist, was fined 10s for being drunk and riotouB in High street. He struok an old man in the street, and wanted to fight with everybody.— Timothy Shean, also hailing from Dowlais, was charged with being drunk and riotous and assaulting Police oonstable Pengelly iu the ex- ecution of his duty. The oonstablesaid prisoner was very violent, and oaused three or four fights near the railway station. He also used fearful language. Other people in the crowd were fighting like dogs. The Bench Bent him to prison for 14 days' hard labour. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS IN A TRAMCAB.—Charles Wilson, labourer, Landore, waa oharged with being drunk and riotous and assaulting a tramoar oonductor named George Evans, and Bees, the tramway company's inspector, on-Saturday night. He was fined 2Qe including oosts. INOBCENQT.I—David Evans, poddies, Pontar- dawe, was bed 20.. and oosts for being drank and indecent in Pottery street. DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.— Ellen Jones, Quarry street, a woman of evil repute, waa sent to gaol for 10 days for being drunk and disorderly in Viotoria road early on Sunday morning.—James Heally, labourer, Pentre, was Jined Õ8 and costs for being incapably drunk in High street. — Benjamin William*, butoher, Plasmarl, was oharged with being drunk and disorderly, in High street, and fined 10,. DISGRACEFUL BEHAVIOUB.,— James Connell, labourer, WelL street, was oharged with using indecent and obscene language on the Sands on the morning of the 12th of May last. Fined 40a and oosts or a month's imprisonment- VAGRANCST.—Wm. Soourfield and Mary Leyshon, old offenders, were charged with sleeping in an nnoooupied house in High street. They were eaoh sent to prison for a week. CHASUE 0., LARCENY AGAINST A MATE — Freeman Alexander Henry, seoond mate of the steamer. Sir Galahad, was oharged with stealing two owt. of old rope, of the valne.of 16a, the pro- perty of; Biflharda, Power, and Co. A seaman stated that on Thursday he heard a noise in the fore seak. and afterwards aaw prisoner reoeive ICa 6d from a man who went about buying rope. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he was very sorry. He was drunk at the time. The Benoh said they were disposed to treat him very leniently, but they must paaa a sentence of 21 days' hard labour on him. He aaked the oaptain not to let his mother know what had happened to him. TUESDAY. Before the Stipendiary (Mr FOWLER), and Alderman PHILLIPS, SLEIPING IN AN EM^TY HOUSE.—William Lee, searcan, and Amelia West, a bad character, living m Bargeman's row, were obarged with sleeping in. an unooonpied house (49, High street),, on Monday nighty They were fined 5s each and coats. or seven dayB' imprisonment in default. A RUNAWAY PAUPER.—Mary Ann Hewett was oharged with absconding from the Swansea Union Workhouse, in olothes the property of the guardians. Mr Hewson, maBtor, of the work- house, proved the oharge. Prisoner has given the union authorities a great deal of trouble. She was now committed to gaol for seven days. A WOMEN'S FIGHT.—Ellen Dlizird, Heathfield terrace,, and Martha Riley, Tontine street, married women, were oharged with being drunk and riotous in High street oa Monday evening. They were fighting in a disgraceful manner. Fined 5s eaoh and oosts. ALLEGED THEFT OF A. FLUTE, — John Allen, grocer's assistant, Riohasd's plaoe, and Edward Webber, porter, 17, Swan street, were charged with stealing a Snte of the value of 58 from the shop of Henry Mallam. general dealer, Calvert street. Prose- outor identified the flute as hia property, aud proved missing it on Monday, the 12 th inst. A pawnbroker named Jaoobs deposed to buying the flute from the prisoners. The prisoners asserted that they bought the flute in Strand from a man tbty did not know. The Benoh remanded them on bail for a week in order that they might have an opportunity of finding thia man. THE CASE OF PARENTAL NEGLECT.—-Thomaa Thomas, mason, Peter street, and his wife, were oharged on remand with Musing their ohild to Bolioit alma. The defendants promised to look after the little girl better in the future, and they were discharged. THUBSDAY.—Before the STIPENDIARY (Mr Fowler), Alderman POWELL, and Mr PARMIN. tee* A EIOTOUS WOMAN.—Mary Ann Lloyd. a single woman, living at Port Tennant, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Wind atredt on Wednesday night, She waa discharged with a caution. A VIOLENT1 DRUNKARD. — James Watson, labourer, was obarged with being drunk and riotous in College street, and refusing to quit the Horae and Uroom public-house on Wednesday night. He was also oharared with doing .£2 3a 41 worth of damage to the police cell. Police-oon- stable Coker said prisoner used fearful language, and was more violent than any other prisoner he bad known. The magistrates sent him to prison for two months with hard labour.

YSTRADYFODWG. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of this board, held on Tuesday, Mr D. Evana in the chair, a letter was read from Mr W. G. Howell, Llan. wonno School Board, explaining how the cup. boards, desks, £ c., at Dunraven Sohools had been left out of his valuation, and that the same was isolnded in the arohitoot's report. The Chairman said that inasmuch as it was in the valuation it would have to be paid for, and a cheque of .£9 was drawn to the late managers of tbi. sohool. Messrs Richards and Joseph wsse authorised to sell the fir trees on "ZnyBwen site. A letter was read from the Education Department granting the Iou of .£3,595 for the sreotiaa of Y ays wen SchooL The contractor. Mr J. Rnma, antmittei the names of John John, peoer, and Evan Davi., bntcher, both of Treherbert, as his sureties in the sum of .£1,100, which the board aooepted. The olerk (Mr D. Bosser) was iastruoted to make inquiries whether the Yatrad Bhondda Sohool had received any building grant from the Education Department. The chairman was appointed to make arrangements as to the opening ef girls' sohools at the Baptist Chapel, Bocl. ringallt, and report to the next meeting. The board passed a resolution to give holidays at all their sohools from the 30th inst. to the 30th ot August. the site committee was ordered te fix upon a site for the ereotiou of a sohool at Blaen- rhondda. The plans lot the erection and altera- tions of the Pentre Schools were approved, and the clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders. The reat of the business was formal.

COUNTY COURTS. JUDGMENT IN RE DARBY.—On Tuesday, at Newport, j segment waa given in re Darby ex parte Turquana. The question raised was on a motion as to whether a sum of .£600 held by Mr Bigg, trustee m der the marriage settlement of Mre Darby, should be allowed to remam In his hands instead of being paid over for. the Denent of the oreditors of Mr Darby. At the hearing of the motion on the 7th inst., his Honour gave an opinion in favour of the truBtee retaining the money, and he now gave judgment to that effect. —. „ CAERLEON COMMON.—-HIS Honour also gave judgment in the oaae of the Onflrleon Local Board v. D. Lace, which was a claim for a toll on the occasion of a fair on Caerleon Common. The board, because it removed obstructions from the common, olaimed a right to charge toll. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant, and refused to grant an appeal. „ PEARFAON v. BRIZZELL.—At Newport on Wed. nesday, his Honour heard this case. Plaintiff was a physioian and Burgeon, who sought to recover £30 damages for breaoh of oontraot entered into by defendant with plaintiff for the employment of the plaintiff to carry on the practice of the late Mr J. W. Brizzall, and for services rendered under the oontraot. Defendant set up a counter claim of .Ell Is 6d, viz., £40 -for lose sustained by the defendant through the plaintiff neglecting to complete arrangements for his appointment as surgeon to the King Biadad Court cf Foresters, and .£1 Is 6d received but rot accounted for by plaintiff. Mr Vaughan appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr H. G Lloyd for the defendant. His Honour said the point to be considered was whether there was a hindicg agreement, npen whioh the plaintiff was entitled to reoeive couimiseion. After n^awig the. sp^echaa of the respective advocates, hM Honour said he would coneider bis juogment., MOTION IN BANKRUPTCY,—Mr Cliffcou made a motion in W. J. GoulVuii, colliery pro^ri >?or. Forest of Lean. Be f>fe«d tp ariji .jflr «.f.rcr. Vv iay* of Brioi're^<o»?, a Urge crcditir, M,1 I aflleà his Koncur to make an ordw to ra opeti ths pn cerdii ga in this liquidation." lo cemmsacei four jettru egn. On the 13th of MJ.y taat a <neat- 11 g cf the creditors was held, when a re9>lfl'i)3 was passed ciot-mg the proceedings and releasing tie trustee, Mr R. B. iivacs, at WawjjarL, add iV=r nacceli, of Loudon. It waa alleged t hJ the cou«#e taken in May 3sat TVM fraadaittdfc si d ii5f jial, Md not 10r the benefit of ths arediwij# g*ttrft!ly. Messrs Williama and Co., Nawporv- «t.re the eolicuors for tha trustees, Mr V»u^Qau,. fcr ti e triufetefcs, applied for an a<*j yuratuent, at?11 >, Mr YVfcdoeii uuahleto be ^reaen t. Jtie offered i; that tbe bills fit costs should; be t&x^d by the regicirar. Mr clitton pressed the motion on the ground that the estata had been absorbed by trustees and solicitors' coots. Afser a diaot&sion, bis Honour ordered that the bills Gf oosts be taxed, and that tbe rest of the motion stand over. A MKBTHYTC FRIENDLY* gocnrrr's CABFi-A ce?& of considerable importance to frieoily societies was brought before Judge Falcsn°r at tbe Merthyr Court on Wo;aeBd»y, whea Res Evass and others T. Willians Thactaawore tae parties concerned. The plaiatiffa are trustees- of the Court Foresters' Home, No. 5,(185, of the Ancient Order of Foresters Brsaefit S wiety, and they claimed from the defendant a sum of .£5, the amount of an award by an arbitration committee, to be paid by Thomas to the lodge. Thomas was the secretary of the lodge, and cn the death of his wife obtained from James Rees, the district* secretary, .eD, the amount payable from th-rdiatrict- fund on the death of his wife. Subsequently it* was ascertained that Thomas was out of com- pliance at his lodge at the time, and the arbitration committee adjudged that he should refund the -t&. This Thomas refused to do, principally on the ground that tba arbitration oommittee was not appointed within the period of time required by the rules. The action was now brought under the Friendly Societios Aei to compel the enforoe- ment of the award of the committee. The question at leeae was 1as to whether his Honour could gs v ° '.T? oa<irit0 °f the case, or whether he was not Sonne by the award of the arbitration committee, and on proof of the making of the award, whether the court waa rat obliged to make an order enforcing the oarrying of it out. Mr D. Raes Lewis appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Piews fer the defendant. His Honour having heard the arguments on either eide, reserved hia joogment. 4CTIO M FOR THE VAL0B. Off AGINGKB BKEH. Box-At Merthyr County Court, on Wednesday, |»lc"ner BiHo ha(i before him a case in which Mr Henry Hansard, aerated water manu- faoturer, sued Mr E. Wall, landlord of the Patliot laD, Dowlais, to recover a sum of Is 6d the value of a ginger beer box belonging- to hiœ. Mr D. Rees Lewis supported the plaintiff's cl\\illl. The box was sent by Mr Hanaard to defendant's house, filled with ginger beer, and should have been returned; instead, however, the defendant allowed it to be used by the servant for firewood, wbo was eeeu by plaintiff's son in the act of breaking it np. It transpired from the evidence ot Mr C. Hansard that the manufacturers of aerated waters suffered very considerable loss from the breaking up of their boxes, and hia Honour ordered the defendant to pay the full amount claimed. A LLSGKD ILLEGAL Ssi^URU OF A PONT.— At Cardiff County Court, on Thursday, this ection, in which the litigants were Moore v. Bettumarsh, waa brought to recover .£19, the value of a pony alleged to have been illegally seized, was heard. Mr Jelliooe, of Swansea, ape peared for the plain- iff, end Mir Ensor, Cardiff, for the defendant. It appeared from the opening statement of Mr Jelliooe that the plaintiff Samuel Moore, who is at present residing at Penarth, had come from Manchester, whore he was in business as a soalemaker, and was anxious to buy a posy. He instructed a man named Buroheli to go to Cowbridge Fair to buy one. The pony was bought at £15 and brought to Penarth^ where it was left in Burchell's care. While it was there the defendant Beaumarsh, a money lender, seized the pony. The plaintiff now sought to recover £15, the value of the pony, and .£1 for its use. The plaintiff was oalled, and bore out his solicitor's statements. Burchell deposed to purchasing the pony and bringing it to Penarth. In cross-examination he admitted that he had been convicted of reoeivinj. a stolen watch. Christian Dippe, a man occasionally employed as a bailiff, proved the seizure of the pony. Hill Honour reserved judgment. WILLIS AND COMPANY V.. THOMAS.—In this case the plaintiffs, who are artists residing at Adam street, Cardiff, claimed the sum of .£2 10s, for a picture in oolours exeoutsd by them for the defendant Thomas. MrVaofcell, who oonduoted the oMe on behalf of Willia and Co, produced the painting in oourt, and said that it had been executed for Mrs. Thomas, from an enlarged photograph of a carte de visit& of her daughter. Stephenson Bonynge said he was an artist. He had compared the enlarged painting with the carte de visite from which it had been taken, and he believed it to be good work and a proper picture. As to its being a likeness he could not of course tell. MM ElLia Thomas said that Mr Willis came to her on several occasions and U nearly bothesed her life out" for her to have a painting done. He gave witne. oard on which it was stated that the paintings were executed from photographs by First-class London Artists." Witness gave him,au. order for a painting. of her daughter, at £ 2 10s, to be done from the photograph produosd. When a brought home witness refused to take it in, the picture not being like her daughter. His Honour said that as to whether the paintinr produced in court was a likenetlll of her daughter was not the question. The oomplexion and the colour of the hair in the picture was, of oourse, ooneeption, or parted from a verbal deeoription, and it was not to be expected to b. anything different unless the artist had sittings from the person painted. Mrs Thomas would have to pay the amount olaimed and the oost of witneesesj

THE BEND OB DIFFICULTY. The "Central News says the stewards to the Jockey Club, Mr W. G, Craven and Mr James Lowther, assisted by Lord Cakhorpe, aoting for the saaior steward, Sir George Chetwynd, met at the residence of Mr Lowther, 59, Grosvenor streets London, ou Thursday afternoon, at two o cloak: The object of the meeting was to hear the evidence to be produced by Messrs Charles Brewer and Charles Blanton, the joint owners of Robert the Devil, which ran seoond to Bend Or in the Jaat Derby. MessrB Brewer and Blanton were duly in attendance with their five witnesses, namely, B. Arnold, sen., R. Arnold, jun., George Arnold, J. Sexton, and W. Goode. Arnold, MD., waa the former stud groom at the Duke of Westminster's stables at Eaton-hall, and the other four were hia assistants. The Duke of Westminster was not present, nor did any of his witnesses attend. Lord Falmouth, Sir H. Hawkins, and Sir George Chetwynd did not put in an appearanoe, although the latter was expected to mabea brief call to hear a portion of the evidence. The Jockey Club shorthand writer was present during the sitting, and took full notes of the testimony. The meeting was strictly private, but it has transpired that the evidence WM strongly in favour of the contention that the horse known as Tadcaster is the original and real Bend Or. It waa further asserted that the stud book at Eaton Hall was not earelesBly kept, nor accessible to all oomarB, and that reference to it will show that the horses' names have been changed by mistake, as previously alleged. On account of the Duka of Westminster and his witnesses. absence no decision was arrived at, and the pro- ceedings will be continued in all probability to- day. It is well understood that the Dake will call as witnesses his master of the horse (Major Barlow), the trainer (R. Peck), and some 25 other persons. The stud book will also be produced.

CARDIFF COLLEGE ATHLETIC SPORTS. The annual sports in oonneotion with this. college will be held in the Cooper's Fields, North road, next Saturday, beginning at 12 noon. The prizes, including the speoial gifts of Colonel Hill, Mr J. H. Wilson, the head master, and the Rev A. Lewis, are now on view at Mr Barry's* Daks street. Judging from the growing interest taken in the Bchool in oonsequenoe of its reoent scholastic suooesBes, it may be anticipated that a large assemblage will be present at the sports. Tickets may be obtained at the College, Dumfries place.

ANNUAL OUTING OF WESTMBN MAIL EMPLOYES. The wayzRooae, or annual outing, of the employes of the Western Mad took plaoe on Saturday, when the men, to the number of about 80, aooompanied by a tewlady friends, proceeded by rail to Tintern. There, after partaking of Innoheon at the Beaufort Arms, the oompany for a time dispersed, some paying a visit to the Abbey and other places of interest, and others enjoying themselves m various ways, Later on a 120 yards handicap was run in five heats. In the first heat Bowden and Whitter came in first and second 5 in the second heat G. Williams and G. Phillips; in the third heat, I. Williams and af j, the fourth, T. O. Daviea and G. Stoodley, and in the fifth A. Griffiths and J. Jones. These ran in the final he&b, when Bowden won the first prize, G. Whitter the second, and A. Griffiths the third. A consolation race followed, C. Fetheram winning the first prize, J. Williams the seoond. and S. Connellan the third. After this a number of breaks were prooured and the party journeyed pleasantly along the roadtowarda Chepatow,alight- ing at the Wyndcliff, where many inspected the Moss Cottage and climbed theohff, from the top of which a magnifioent piece of scenery was viewed. All returned to the conveyances and proceeded to Chepstow, making a halt at the Beaufort Hotel. An exoellent dinner, consisting of five courses, bad been provided by the landlord, Mr Garrett, and was The ohair was occupied by Mr Cuthbert Carr, one of the pro- prietors of the Western Mail, and the vice ohair by Mr Crafter, overseer. Justice having been done to the good things provided, a well-ariauged toast lut was gone through. The loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair and warmly recaived. Mr S. Jenkins then Bang "Mary of Argyle." Mr K. Davies proposed Success oto the Western Mail and the Health of the Proprietors," and conpled with the toast the name of the Chairman, wh") fwtably respondod. Next came a recitation Dollars and Dimes," by Mr F. Thomas. The Chairman gave The Literary StatI," whioh waa replied to. The Pilnting Profession" waa also given from the chair, and responded to by Mr J. Martin. Then followed a song, The Flag That Braved a Thousand Yearu," by Mr J. F. Brown. "The Visitors and the Lidiei,"< given from the ohair was responded to t>,y Mr J. Smith. Song, Wi'l o' the Wisp," Mr. N. Matthews. The Chairman gave The Health of the Manager, Mr H. M. Thojnas," and that gentleman after repljicg to the toast, gave The Chairman." The Chairman gavo The Health of the Vice-chairman," The Stewards," fcfcd The B"l\t." wrlCh hro. 19!-Ü thn pr ('i!{l<i,ru «'1& io ■1 ard th" cosnCMy :'LI:a"vi:IJ. ftfriTitg iu Cardiff, i -<aost 4AV*1* outit^, eUoiUy atier <;6M 4 wiic^