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NEWPORT, CHI^STCHURCS SCHOOL BOARo.-The monthly 4" held on Friday week at th. school, Maindee. Mr. ^"i ord presided Messrs. W. J. Lloyd, J. Harris, Jones, a^ Hil > ero present. In answer to the Public Commissioners, th« clerk was instructed i^'te that, probably, the board would need to ^trow £ 1,000 next year for a nsw school in the r*°yal Oak district. £ 100 being due on the last Pfeoept, the clerk was instructed to write to the overseers for that amount. It was resolved to k sure the Maindee Schools for £ 3,000. A letter ft aR ordered to be sent to the highway board, ^rging the board to make a road from Pontywain Bfi«ige to the schools for the children. Permission £ 'as given to Mr. Lloyd to use the Mamdee Infant ^faoolroom for a Church of England Sunday ^OARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting held on Saturdav, Mr. Woodruff in the chair, and Mr Lyne in tlie vicc-cliair. Number of Supers in the workhouse, 270; corresponding *ee £ last year, 272. Number of children in the tWleon {fchoob, 149; corresponding week, its/. order was given for the usual dmn« on ^stioas Day. The Local (r°vt,"c c, n to say that thoir inspector, Mr. Spear, had pa»ed attention to the fact tJiat vaccination ad t<?en performed in the Magor district by an u"" qualified practitioner. Dr. Morgan is the medIcal °fl5cer for the district, and his assistant had been ^nplovod by him in that work. The clerk was directed to writ.; to Dr. Morgan. Calls on the Parishes for the ensuing tennss, amounting to ^6,954, were read over, and oi-dered to be serd. to e Respective overseers. They are payable on the »nst.. Mr. H. R. Evans, pursuant to notice, drew atten- tion to a circular issued by the Manchester Board of Guardians, on the proposed detention of juvenile offenders in workhouses. He considered this a matter of serious import to the union. Since the receipt of this circular he had written to the clerk to the Manchester Board of Guardians, and learnt that the Home Secretary had sent circulars to magistrates, school boards, and Managers of reformatories, asking their views Upon the question of punishing juvenile offenders. Singularly enough manv magistrates and managers of reformatories considered that workhouses were froper claS for such offenders. If the Home Secretary carried such a proposal as that in Parlia- ment, and it became law, then magistrates would have the nower to send offenders under sixteen years of a|e to workhouses, where thev might be gained under remand, or for puDi^ment H, JIUite concurred in the views of the ,^anel^S^ guardians, that it was verv undesirable to bring Juvenile offenders into contact with the ^lldren the poor. He could not think the country ^ould agree to any such proposal, and had great Pleasure in moving the resolution which haa beei. ^f°t to them by the Manchester Guardians. The pistol Guardians had adopted it. Tlie resolution to the effect tliat such a proposal was quite ^t of character in relation to workhouses that ,he children of the poor had to be sent to work- through no fault of their own that to be r^ooiated with criminals in workhouses ?^§ht lead to their being branded as cri- ^llial8; and that if houses of detention oifk needed for juvenile criminals, they hp. specially provided. The Vice-Chairman ^•ily seconded the motion, and thought it be a good thing if an unanimous Ho °n were expressed to prevent the m Secretary* from introducing such a Parliament. The Rer. D. Roberts sup- K ted the motion as also did the Rev. J. C. S. yr"by> who suggested that that part of the resolu- he which recommended houses of detention to Und^Vk' should be omitted. This was agreed to, the motion as amended was unanimously A copy to be sent to the Home Secretary. On Kl, y.1CTORIA-aOAD CONOREOATIONAL ChAPKL.— ^fmon y Mr> T- Blftke. an ex-iM.P., preached two ii°on. and delivered an address in the after- >hici. U M°nday there was a tea meeting, after ifecture « Kev" T- L1- Jones, of Pontypool, gave a r0rrv^ a ^°liday tour in Pembrokeshire. IO3^RF,HIT COIN.—The slater, Thos. Is&aiden, rm°% lived in this towo» 5»as 'mm SMiti ft* trial by the Swindon magistrates on the charge of uttering counterfeit coin. TUE STEAM TRAWLKR.—On Saturday morning the Traveller brought about two tons of fish into port. The fish was soon disposed of. ACClDENT.-On Tuesday morning a boy named Walter James, living in South Market-street, went to play on some coal trucks in Dock-parade. Other trucks had to be moved, and in some way that has not been explained he got his arm jammed between the buffers. The boy ran home, and then his mother took him to the infirmary. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—At the Marshes- road Chapel an entertainment was given for the benefit of the Sunday Schools. Several pieces were sung and recitations given. SMITHFIELD SHOW.—Mr. R. Stratton, The Duf- fryn, Newport, Mon., took the second prize at this show for Hereford heifers not exceeding four years old. INQUESTS ON INFANTS.—On Tuesday, at the Isca Inn, Mr. Brewer held an inquest on the body of an infant three days old, son of Mr. Rickard, Maindee. Convulsions were believed to be the cause of death, and a verdict to that effect was re- turned. Another similar inquiry was held at the Rodney Arms, Cross-street, touching the death of William Evans, aged six weeks. It ended in the like verdict. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. — Number of patients attended at the Dispensary during the week ending Dec. 4, 244; number of visits paid to patients at their own homes during the week, 45 number of patients in the Infirmary during the week, 13. Surgeon for the week, Dr. Brewer. R. H. Dowse, M.B., house surgeon.—Southern District. Number of patients during the week ending December 4, 47; number of visits paid to patients during the ,week, 123. R. Cooke, M.R.C.S., Eng., L.S.A., Lond., Visiting Surgeon, Southern District. PIANOFORTE PUPILS should learn on a good Piano,. which can be purchased on easy terms on the three years' system from 10s. per month, or at a great savin" for cash, from Thompson and Shackell's, 111 and 112, Commercial-street. Prices to suit all buyers. Organs and Harmoniums equally cheap, in great variety. Drawings free with price list 350&$d

SWANSEA. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. Edward Bath, on Thursday week, presided over the meeting of the Swansea Guardians. The Clerk reported that for the thirteen weeks ended the previous week the expenditure in out-door relief showed a decrease of X206 4s. Id. on the corresponding period of last year. He also stated that as a result of the resolu- tion passed by the board at the List meeting the parish of had paid JE300 out of £ 678, and .Swaivsea Higher and Lower zC216 out of .£506. The Chairman said they had not paid all the call for the June quarter yet, but as there was sufficient money in hand for current expenses it would not be necessary to take more steps at present. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—On Thursday week a. meeting was held at the Argylo Chapel, Swansea, in connection with the Sunday School Union, for the purpose of distributing ths prizes to the can- didates who were successful at the last tcachers' examination. Mr. Ebenezer Davies, the president, occupied the chair, and there was a ffood attendance. The report, of the local committee was as follows The teachers' examination was held on the 11th, 18th, and 24th March last in the Countess of Huntingdon's schoolroom, which was kindly placed at the dis- posal of the committee. The number of candi- dates present was not large, but the quality of the work was good, all having passed, .six with dis- tinction. The names of the successful candidates are .•—Scripture history and doctrine: Miss Char- lotte A. Alton, Wesley, distinction (prize); Mr. Richard Edwards, Mount. Pleasant, distinction (prize). Evidences of Christianity: Miss C. A. Alton, Wesley, distinction (1st prize); Mr. John Williams, Ebenezer, distinction (2nd prize): Mr. Thomas Davies, Mount Pleasant, distinction; Mr. Wm. C. Loosmore, Mount Tabor. Principles and art of teaching: Miss Sarah A. Hopkins, Argvle, prize Miss Ellen J. Hopkins, Argyle. Extra. subjects ..Mrs. Mary Williams, Argyll, distinction (1st prize) Mr. Edward Blewett, York-place (2nd prize) James S. Protheroe, York-place Philip Clement, Countess of Huntingdon's. The total number of Swansea teachers who have now passed these examinations are Scripture history ana doctrine; 47 Evidences of Christianity, 33 prin- ciples arid art of teaching, 31 extra subjects, 33." After-,file prizes had been distributed, addressee we're detiTBred on two or three topics relating to RuinjkV 'Schoo 1 teaching. 'Ttiwifytsbs. AT THK HOSPITAL.—Mr. StricK,. th« boVoiigh coroner, held two inquests at ttiej Hospi- tal on Thursday week. One was as to the death of J. Walker, a seaman on board the steamer Ardandhu, who injured himself by falling through a landing stage loading to Mossrs. Strick's fuel yard, in the North Dock, on Sunday, the 21st ult., and died in the hospital on Wednesday. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.— The other inquiry was into the death of a single man named Murphy, aged 26. Murphy was a labourer on the new East Dock. On the night of the 27tli of September last-he was sleep- ing in the engine shed. A burning naphtha lamp was suspended from the roof just over the spot where he was lying, and some of the burning oil fell on his clothes and ignited them. He awoke and, finding himself on fire, rushed out of the shed, and jumped ill ablaze into a. vaggon full of soft mortar. The foreman ran to his assistance, and uiuceided in putting out t-ii, flame by enveloping him in a coat. The injured man was conveyed to the hospital, where he lingered until he died from exhaustion on Thurs- day morning. A similar verdict was returned in. this case. THE ABOLITION OF THE HRIDGR TOLLS.-It is stated that at a meeting of the executive of the harbour trust, held on Tuesday, the offer of the cor- poration to yield up the town and quay dues to the harbour trust in consideration of the trust abolishing tin; bridge tolls wad fully considered, and it was ultimately agreed that th» off or be accepted. STKIKE OF JonnuttI.-About 25 of the men em- ployed by Mr. Thomas White, at his joinery, Strand, have struck work in consequence of a re- duction of wages from 33s. to 30s. a week. It was only to a portion of tlus men Mr. White made ths reduction, and the remainder of his workmen, numbering some 50 or more, are still at work it tlie old wages. The men who arc out complain of being unfairly treated by their late employer. They allege that an agreement was entered into some time ago to the effect that, six months' notice should be given on either side of any reduction of wages, and that Mr. White has violated the mutual understanding by the course lie has adopted. FATAL FAIL DOWNSTAIRS.—Mr. J. Gaskoin,,the daputy-tforoner, held an inquest at the Glaiaiorgih Arn)P, J,Ji?h-street, on Monday afternoon, on tlie body jpt Elizabeth Burns, aged 26, married. DE- ceaiied, who lived with her husband at 2, Barge- was carrying "an infant to bed on Saturday night, when sh. fell downstairs and was seriqUsly injured. She remained Unconscious until Sunday morning, when she, died. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." At the .meeting of the Swansea Watch Com- mittee on Tuesday it was resolved to purchase one of Dick's fire engines at a cost of £ 85. SWANSEA TRAMWAYS COMPANY.—The traffic re- ceipts of the above for the week ending December 3, 1880, were X165 6s. 5d. corresponding week last year, jE115 lis. lid.; increase, zC49 14s. 6d. PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM BUYERS, by calling at, Thompson and Shackell's Music Warehouse,at 14 Ho'h-street, can select from the finest stock in South Wales at an immense saving for cash, or on the two three, or four years' system. A choice selection of American Organs from' 12 guineas. Harmoniums from £ 4 Pianos from £ 15. All instruments warranted. Observe'the address, 14, High-street, opposite Swansea Bank. 35053d

MERTHYR. SCHOOL BOARD.—The fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Friday week, Mr. G. T. Clark, chairman, and Mr. Thos. Williams, vice-chairman. There were also present-Messrs. Roes Jones, Walter Bell, Walter Smyth, W. L. Daniel, and D. Davies, and the Revs. J. M. Bowen, J. h. Tunny, J. K Saunders, D. Griffiths, and J. Williams. The sites and building committee reported that" thev wero satisfied with the work already done at the ^hercanaid Schools, but they urged the contractor to make ate progress with the remainder. The- schools ma nage- ment committee recommended that the temporary school in the vestry of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel at Trebarris be commenced on Monday, the 3rd of January. They also recommended the. holidays be commenced on the 24th instant. In accordance with the instructions of the board, the committee had before them a draft scheme of rewards to the school children for good behaviour, cleanliness, and general character, as well as regularity of atten- dance and ability. The committee approved of the number and value of tho prizes to be offered for each standard, but deferred the final con- sideration of the scheme for a week. The report was adopted, and in the course of the conversation which followed, Mr. Daniel ex- plained that they proposed to give prizes amount- ing in value to £40, which would 1:wt about JESO. The board approved of giving the prizas. An ap- plication by Mr. Sharp for the use of the Troedy- rhi w School on the occasion of a social gathering waIll granted. The other matters brought forward wore of no general interest. RURAL SANITARY AUTHOnITy,-On Saturday the monthly meeting of this authority was held. My. R. H. Rhys presided. Tlie report of the Gelligaer parochial Committee, amongst other matters, re- commended the passing of the plans of two cottages to be erected at Tre Lewis by W m. Lewis. The surveyor also submitted a plan of alterations made on the Railway Inn premises, Pontlottyn, and no plan of such alterations having been sub- mitted, the attention of tho board was directed to the matter. The Chairman, ascertaining that such alterations had been made more than six months ago, declared that the authority could do nothing in matter. Th, report was adopted. With reference to the lighting of the six lamps at Pontnewydd, Mr. Boddoe handed in a letter from the manager of the Quaker's Yard Gas Company, stating that he would undertake the lighting and extincniishing of the lamps on the same terms as the authority paid the Bargoed Gas Company. These wi re accepted. The inspector (Mr. Jamea Jones) intimated that there had been no meetings oi the parochial committees of the other parishes, and his reports were then read, consequent upon which the chairman gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that no proceedings be taken against per- sons TIIO kept pigs 60 yards away from dwell- ings provided the styes were kept clean. David FHw'-rds and Evan Hopkin;, Gelligaer, appeared before the board with respect to allowing houses f vl inhabited before notices were sent to the n Sector and John Williams and Wm. Griffiths i nj fov halving* mad^ alterations with- also appear 1 These parties apologised Z CtXm- "tod breaches ot th. bye-b^ w^-ciStad. Protects »«re ortarf U, be instituted against « bostaess. appear to apologise. This was ui BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On ^turdry tic v-e? 5 meeting of the guardians was held, • • • ("lark (chairman) presiding. Upon the rea g tin minutes of the last meeting, Mr. Rhys po out that the increase in the number of paupers was onlv in the case of able-bodied people. There was rather a decrease in other cases. In accord- ance with notice of motion, Mr. Rhys moved the atkption of a resolution suggested by the union ot .9 I tlie township of Manchester on the question of the punishment of juvenile offenders. The resolution, whilst fully recognising the importance of precau- tions being taken to prevent, as far as possible, the injurious consequences which might arise from the commitment of young children to prisons, depre- cated for a great number of reasons which were given the passing of any measuro which would allow of workhouses being used for the incarcera- tion of young persons. The resolution also sug- gested the erection of houses of detention for such offenders. Mr. Thomas Edwards seconded the resolution, which was agreed to unanimously. The out-door relief during the week had been as fol- lows :—Aberda,re, JE63 18s. 2d. Gelligaer, £ 23 18s. 10d.; Mertliyr Upper, Y,61 13s. 6d.; Merthvr Lower, £51 6s. 5d.; non-settled, m -Is.; total, EWI 17s. lid. The clerk presented a bill for legal services amounting to JE67 9s. 7d. He explained that in the first in- stance his bill amounted to j666 3s. 8d., and the charge of too taxing-master raised it to £ 69 odd, but he had struck out one or two items, reducing it to £67 9s. 7d. The account was ordered to be paid. The training school journal showed that there were 126 children in the ;ch.,ol. In the v, «>rkhouse there were 256 inmates. This was all the business. IIION-STREET CnAPF.L.-On Sunday evening the Rev. T. Witton Davies, B.A., pastor of this Church, tendered his resignation to the Church, of which he has been pastor elect for the last two years, and resident minister for over twelve months. In tho resignation he spoke of the sorrow he felt in leaving a kind and united people, of the generous sympathy and help they had extended him during his brief pastorate. He enters upon his duties as professor of classics and mathematics at Haver- fordwest College in January next. His ministry at High-street closes with the present year. BuKiAL HOARD.—On Tuesday tlie monthly meet- ing of this board was held, when there were pre- sent Messrs. Thomas Williams (chairman), E. P. Biddle, W. Sharp, and D. Davies, and the Rev. J. M. Bowen. A conversation took place as to the Y,5 arrear due from Mr. Vaughan in respect of his agreement for tho hay he bad made at the Cefn Cemetery, and it was resolved that, unless the amount were paid in a week, proceedings be taken.—Mr. W. T. Lewis, coachbuilder, sent in his account of £ 16 19s. for the repair of the hearse, and it being reported that the work had been satisfactorily executed, a cheque for the amount was ordered to be drawn. It was reported by Mr. George Morgan, inspector of graveyards, that during the past month the number of interments had been 140, as compared with 95 in the corresponding month of last year; the registered deaths were 135, as against 91. It was pointed out in the sub- sequent discussion that, although there was a great increase in the mortality of the past month, as compared with the corresponding month of 1879, yet there was a decrease upon the preceding month, which was to be accounted for somewhat by the subsidence of the epidemic of measles.

ABERAYRON. New MAGISTRATE.—Mr. Stephen Evans, of Old Change, London, and Neuadd, LI wyndafydd, has just been placed on the commission of tho peace for the county of Cardigan. Mr. Evans, although living in London, takes great interest in his native county, and has always been a warm supporter of the College at Aberystwith, as well as of all other movements tending to the improvement of his countrymen. Mr. Evans has a numerous circle of relations and friends in this town. »

ABERDARE. BOARD OF HEALTH.—On Thursday week the bi- monthly meeting of the board was held, when there were present—Messrs. R. H. Rhys (chairman), D. E. Williams, D. P. Davies, D. Davies (Canton House), W. Thomas, W. Little, and John Willianu. The newly-elected member, Mr. E. H. Hann, took his seat and signed the required declaration as to qua- lification. A letter was read from Mr. E. Jones, manager of the, gas worka, intimating that the 39 new lamps were ready for lighting.. If the board were short of regulator burners, Mr. Jones said the company would lend the board some burning five feet an hour, charging only for 4j feet per hour, according to the regulations fixed On the metered lamps. The surveyor was instructed to obtain a supply of re- gulators, the lamps in the meantime to be lit on the conditions mentioned by Mr. Jones.—It was reported that thero had been, since the last meet- ing, 46 fresh cases of scarlet fever, an increase of 19 as coipim'fcd with tho previous foctrvjghtv aed four deaths Thc;re had also been three fteah CMea- of typhoid fever.—Police-inspector Tliorney ret ported that a firo took place in the infant depart- ment of the Aberdare National Schools on the morning of tho 1st inst. Tho hose was soon on the spot and the fire put out, but had the pressure been greatpr it would have been extinguished sooner. The damage done was estimated at between t4 and £ 5.—The Surveyor re- ported that requisitions for cab licences liad been received from Mr. Samuel Dix, Merthvr, and Mr. David Thomas, Belle Vue, Aberdare. He also reported that he had inspected four four-wheel carriages belonging to Mr. Dix and two four-wheel carriages belonging to Mr. Thomas. He recommended that licences be granted to Mr. Thomas for his two carriages, and to Mr. Dix for one four-wheel carriage. A letter was read from Messrs. Linton and Kenshole, solicitors, stating that the Powell Duffr-yn Company had handed them notices served upon them, inti- msting the intention of the board to carry their sewago carriers through their clients' land. They would he glad to know how the'board proposed to arrir; atthe amount -of 'conipcn^tti^n to' be paid for the damigt sugtainixf. They were also instructed to draw the board's at- tention to the serious damage caused to their clients' property in consequence of the contractors liaving diverted the river Ainan into their meadows on the 13th and 23rd ult., and that they will seek to be compensated for such injury. The Chairman directed the clerk to reply that the question of the amount tú be paId for ea.sftm.,nts had been referred to Air. W T Lewis, and as to any damage caused by th* contractors, the bo;ird referred the com- pany to the contractors. SCHOOL BOAJEDOn Thursday week thef ortnight ly meeting of this board was held. Present-Mr. U. Kbys (chairman), tho Rev. Dr. Pric« (vice- chairman), Messrs. W. Little, D. P. Davies, and J Williams, and the Revs. B. Evans, E. W. Lloyd, and w™ongs3t ofcher Hitters the Uirwaan Joi nt School Committee reported that a number of n°u lxien able *° att6nd school during lie present school year in consequence of the W iun'0 >t ,m?asles« a°d they recommended that her Majesty s inspector be respectfully requested ^^the examination of the Schools Until a. da3*5n February as lie possibly eoutti. The report was adopted, and the recommendation mitt^ fi sehoote management com- nnttefc then recommended that the holi- 94th Jn00 lKi^in °" the evening of the 24th of December, and the schools be re-Spened on Monday morning, January 3. Miss M. A. Thomas, assistant mistress, sent in her resignation, which was accepted. Miss Thomas stated that she had gained a Queen's scholarship, and was about entering college. A precept for £1,000 was ordered to be issued to meet current expenses. The Chair- tn,"n ^ge^ed that at the beginning of the year they should prepare an estimate of the prolwble amounts they would require from the overseers during the twelve months, and they might then dmdetlw amount into four and" make quarterly calls. This was agreed to, and the boird soon atterwards broke up. FATAL ACCIDEXT.-On Saturday morning a fatal acciui nt befel a labourer named Thomas Rowlands, in the Tunnel pit. The unfortunate man was working in No. 3 heading, when there was a fall of stone which injured him so seriously tliat he died shortly afterwards. An inquest will be held.

ABERDULAIS. LECTURE. At the Baptist Chapel on Monday evening last a lecture was delivered by the Rev. J. R. Jones, Llwynypia, on Preswylfa Dyn," which was very instructive and interesting. The chapel was well filled, and the proceeds are in aid of the clwpel funds. Mr. Lloyd, Cadoxton, occu- pied the chair in a very efficient manner. A. vote of thanks to the rev. gentleman and chairman brought the meeting to a close.

nLAïNA, CAUTION TO CoLUERs.—At the Blaina police- court, last week (before Messrs. P. A. Williams, cliairman, and Daniel Whitehouse), William Thier, a collier, was charged by the South Wales Col- liery Company for leaving his work at Cwmtil- lcry without giving notice. Joseph Wallace,, manager, stated that defendant left his work on the 2nd of November without any notice, and he had not seen him since till that day. It was his duty to give four weeks' notice. The company had sus- tained damages through defendant's conduct to the amount of 20s. Defendant pleaded that his eyes were bad, and he could not work with a lamp. The Bench ordered defendant to return and work a month's notice, or pay 20s. damages and Costs. Defendant preferred the latter. OBITUARY.—We have to announce the sudden death of Mr. D. R. Thomas, bookseller and stationer, High-street, Blaina, The deceased com- plained of a pain in his head on Tuesday last, and subsequently symptoms of paralyais set in, which attack proved fatal on Saturday morning. De- ceased wai5 respected by a large circle of friends, and was noted for his genial and kindly manner to both old and young- His remains will be interred at Blaiha Gwent Burial Ground, Abertillery, this day.

BRECON. BO^D OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Saturday. The Rev. Garnons Williams presided. The minutes of the last meeting and the medical officer's report were read. The superintendent of police's report showed that 71 vagrants had been relieved against 51 for the corresponding period last Yi.a.r. The Rev. Mr. Davies stated that. six tramps he had met on the Hay-road complained to him that the treatment they roceived at, the union was disgrace- ful, having only dry crusts night and morning. The Master stated in reply that the dietary table contradicted that statement, which was deemed satisfactory. The master's journal showed that during tiM-paat fortnight four had been admitted, eleven discharged, and one had died, the total number nt present in the OOUSOl being 78, ft decre-ase of 37 on the corresponding period of last year. Henry Prosser, of Llechfaan, a blacksmith, who hnd saved sufficient money to live without working, but who had been induced to convey his property to his children, was admitted into the house, and an order was made that his children, who were in good circumstances, should contribute towards his support. The usutl relief lists were then proceeded with. PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.—The Brecon Philhar- monic Society gave an evening concert on Wednes- day week in the Town-hall before a large and fashionable audience, under the oonductorship of Mr. Rawson, of Christ's College, who is a very accomplished musician. The first part of the concert was occupied in the performance of Sir W. Sterndale Bennett's May Queen," which was effectively rendered. The second part was miscellaneous. The Philharmonics have made crreat progress in their musical training since Mr. Rawson has assumed the leadership. • Bibi-k SOCIETY AUXILIARY.—A meeting of this society was held at the Town-hall on Monday, t.he mayor presiding. The Rev. H. Griffiths, of Swan- sea, attended as a deputation, and gave numerous statistics illustrating the good work accomplished by this association. The report of the auxiliary society was read by the Rev. Professor Oliver (the secretary) and the usual votes of thanks terminated the meeting.

BRIDGEND. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was hold last week, when Mr. R. P. Price presided. Mr. Harris, the architect of the schools, attended, and produced two plans showing how the school could be enlarged so as to accommodate 600 children. The consideration of the plan. wat adjourned until Tuesday week. Tho Rev. F. W. Edmondes stated that if he had been present at the previous meeting h. would have objected to the enlargement for 600 children. That figure, be thought, might bt, reduced by 100, and if the cost of building came to L5 per head, that would make a considerable reduction in the amount to be bor- rowed. The other members of the board thought the number for which they would provide was not too large. The Chairman gava notice that, at tin' next meeting he would propose that the ordinary meetings bo held on tit" nr",t. Tuesday in every month. BOARD OF GuAUDUNS.—An ordinary meeting of the above board was held on Saturday, Mr. James Barrow presiding. The visiting committee stated that they had taken into consideration the recom- mendation of Mr. Bircham, but thought the ques- tion of appointing a nurse and porter could be deferred until the number of inmates had in- creased. They also recommended that extras be given to the paupers who attended to tho sick. The report was adopted. A discussion again aroso in regard to the disappearance from the work- house of a man named Michael Jordan. It appeared that Mr. T. Kensler, of Aberkenfig, had written to the Local Government Board on the matter, and they communicated with tho guardians, requesting that all possible information should be sent to them. It was resolved that Dr. Leahy, Dr. Verity, the master of the house, and Mr. Jenkins, relieving officer, be requested to prepare by the next moot- ing written reports of what they knew with regard to Jordan's admission to the workhouse and his disappearance. It was resolved to givp. a Christ- mas dinner to the paupers this year. SANITARY COMMITTEE.—At the rfievting held on Saturday reports from the parochial, committees for Llandyfodwg and Llangeinor were read, show- ing tliat, meetings had been held, that Mr. Blandy Jenkins had been uppointrd chairman of both committees, that Mr. James Jones bad been elected vice-chairinan of the Llangeinor, and the Itev. fl.' L. Davies vice-chairman of tho Llandyfodwg, committee. Mr. John Williams was appointed clerk to both committees.

CARDIGAN. TOWN COUNCIL.—An ordinary meeting of the corporation was held in the council cliamtvr, Cardigan, last week,,the Mayor (Mr. Lewis Evans) occupying the chair. The business transacted was not of a very important character. Respecting the appointment of town crier, Mr. Thomas Davies, St. Mary's-lane, was ordered to remain in office until further orders, and Mr. J. R. James was appointed inspector of explosives pro tem. Councillor W. Woodward, in an unusually lengthy speech, replied to Alderman R. D. Jen- kins's address delivered at the previous meeting in connection with Mr. Woodward's remarks on municipal matters on the 9th of November, on tha occasion of the elec- tion o £ mayor. -The- feltcr gentleman said as to the erection of the public buildings in J.OJO k-t, wmcn rime Mr, jenmns was mayor) that they cost us less than j62,157 in excess of the figure laid down by Mr. Jenkins (which was £ 5,063). Mr. Woodward also alluded to other public matters previously touched upon. From the after discus- sion it was understood that this series of uncalled for and unprofitable personal abuse should not be continued in the council meeting&, but that. should it be found necessary to continue the dis- cussion, the interested parties could do so through the medium of the press. The use of the Guild- hall WOoS granted for the Board School Clothing Club concert on the 1st of January. The town- clerk's salary was ordered to be paid.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meet- ing, on Saturday, Mr. J. L. Philipps presided. The tenders for supplying furniture to the new build- ings were opened, and that of Mr. W. Llewellyn accepted. With reference to the application of the j contracted -wf»o.l £ ^w'as'st&tetyhad ogtoverilOO by-'thefc' spfetiBtfckJtf; thfe^jwdt-a^efelined to assist them, although Mr. Cottretl moved that £ 50 given them. The Chairman said if anything was presented to them the first thing to do was to obtain the consent of the Local Government Board. The inspector of nuisances reported having made some necessary sanitary alterations at Llanstephan and St. Clear's. Other business was transacted of a formal nature. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—In consequence of Christ- mas-day falling on Saturday this year, the market is announced for the Thursday preceding.

CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At. the weekly meeting of this board on Saturday Mr. W. Ai. Seys presided, and there was a large attendance of guardians. The master's weekly report showed the number of paupers in the house to be 156, against 158 the previous week, and 180 the corresponding week of last yoor. The relieving officer's books showed the out-door relief for the past, week to have been as follows :—Chepctbw district, £ 14 9s. Id. in money, district, j £ 117*.»d.in ;;unify, and xi las. oil. in kind; Lydney district. JE15 13s. in money, and JE3 15s. in kind. Mr. Thomas Griffiths gave notice that on Saturday next he would move That a committes of ten members of this board be appointed to inquire of the masters of ten other union workhouses of similar extent, dimensions, and population with this union, as to the mode of conducting their re- spective workhouses, and compare the same with the conduct of the Chepstow Union Workhouse, and report thereon to a future meeting of this board."

CRICKHOWELL. CAMBRIAN LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS.—Tht. Cric.V- howell Cambrian Lodge of Oddfellows held their 25th anniversary on Friday week at the Cam- brian Arms Hotel. Mr. E. G. Davies, solicitor, occupied- the chair, and Mr. Rowland Addams Williams, solicitor, in the vice-chair. Th*, usual loyal toasts having been duly honoured, the chair- man, in giving the toast of the evening, Success to the Loyal Cambrian Lodge of Oddfellows," re- marked on. the utility of fjuch L societies, and said that Odd fol k> viiyftn n «i\e^r« £ v> to Fr< einasonry, did an imn'ienSe amount of'good' among the work- ing and other classes. Tho Cambrian Lodge ap- peared to be, according to the yearly statement, in a very flourishing condition, having averaged an annual saving since itsfoundation, some 25 years ago, of £ 58; the total worth of the lodge being L 1,450, which appeared to be laid out by the trustees of the lodge to tho best advantage. The name of Mr. Charles Prosser, secretary to the society, waa coupled with the toast, and he replied on behalf of the lodge. "Tho Health of the Lord Lieutenant of the County, Sir J. R. Bailey, Bart., M.P. The Borough and County Members," The Chairman," and "VKM-ClMtirman," and other toasts were duly received and drunk.

DOWLAIS. POSTAL CHANGES.—For a number of years the progress of Dowlais has been a slow one in all social respects, but with the starting of a public hall and getting concerts and theatricals of their own a marked change has begun to set in. Now heen decided by$,he authorities to gTant a 8U^"ii.0Sr? and inoney order office at the Pant, and the following additional arrangements are under consideration .—A town receiving office at Gelly- faelag, another at Cae Harris, and a rural delivery to Cwmbargoed. It, is assu £ r- gestiTo fact th&t up to the advent of the present, generation at Dowlais, whose educational advance- ments compared with that of the last generation has been marked, thanks to Dowlais Schools, the entire district, of 20,000 people has been sufficiently served by a sub-office. About ten years ago Dów- lais was madera post town, and now that it has a new and vigorous postmaster the town will soon reap the benefit.

FOREST OF DEAN. BURGLARY AT LYDNxy-A grocer nanvd Mr. Finch has given information to the police that on Saturday sight his house was entered and £ 40 stolen. The family had omitted to bolt the doors by which a* entry was effected.

HAVERFORPWEST. FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.—On Thursday week the, marriage of Miss Constance Grace Massey, daughter of Mr. E. T. Massey, of Collesmore, to Mr. — Peel, jun., of Tallyharris, was celebrated at Prendergast Church, the ceremony being performed by 'the Rev. George Massey (brother of the bride), assisted by the rector, the Rev. F. Foster. The brido wore a travelling costume of marone cashmere trimmed with velvet to match. The bri-demaids were Mrs. Clifford (sister of the bride) and Miss Peel (sister of the bridegroom), whose brother was also best man." After the ceremony tho1 happy pair pro- ceeded to the station, tn route for Monte Video, via Southampton, the bells of the town ringing out a merry peAl.

LtANELLY. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of the members of this board was held at the union workhouse last week, Mr. Richard Nevill in the chair. The diet of the inmates ofthe housj having been altered, the clerk produced the new dietary, which Was considered and signed. The chairman having been required to attend the Poor-law Con- ference in London, it was resolved that the cx- pensaa of his attendance be paid by the board. An adjourned meeting of the assessment committee was also held, Mr. W. Rosser presiding. Messrs. Morewood and Co. appealed against the rating of the South Wales Works, which was reduced From JE3,000 gross, and £2,476 rateable, to £2,800 gross, and £ 2^370 rateable respectively. LOCAL BOARD OF BKALTH.—The monthly meet- ing of this board was held at the Town-hall on Saturday, Mr. C. W. Gaussen in the chair. Thcrs appeared on the treasurer's account as follows:— To credit of general account, £ 984 Os. 2d. perma- nent works account, £ 1,536 17ls. 4d.; and to debit of estate account, JE164 14s. 2d. The question of the keeping of pigs during the wintor months was again brought forward, Mr. Daniel Davies propos- ing 4. That the necessary steps be taken to alter I g and revise the bye-laws as to keeping of pigs." Several of the members partook in the discussion, and the chairman having put the motion before the meeting, three members voted for and seven* against any alteration. Tho highway committee also met, when the surveyor was directed to ascertain onwhat terms a. steam- roller could be hired. The collector's account showed jE689 14s. lOd. district rate as having been collected. At the sanitary committee meeting- th.- surtwydr. was ordered tmt in future no. street refuse be carted to the manure depose. Th., htmnes at •'Springfield-terMc; were ordered to be, exa- mined, and a report upon the drainage thereof to be made. -w- v v-* 'i .kjiSx*=•>-

£ •&* <5- aiwwz »>-■»'* FUNERAL.—On Saturday Mrs. Betriy Meredith ) was buried at Llantrisant. She had reached, the. £ i-eat. age of 102, and retained all her faculties to the last. She had resided for many years at Garthuchaf Farm, near Lanylui.

MAESTEG. BOARD OF HEALTH.—An ordinary meeting was held on Friday week, Mr. T. Thomas presiding;. An abstract statement of the account of the board, with a certificate of its correctness by the auditor, was laid on the table. The same was directed to be published. A letter was read from Mr.Rickards declining to extend the term of lease, 60 years, granted for the Tonna Reservoir. Several applications for licences to sell petroleum were received, and referred to the surveyor. Mr. Morgan Howell was elected a member of the board, in the room of Mr. John Griiffths, resigned. The re signa- tion of Sergeant Loyns, as inspector of lodging- houses, was accepted.

MONGOL Trr. TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council was held on Monday, when the Mavor (Mr. Geo. P. Tippins) presided. A genem.1 district rate was ordered to be issued of 4d. in the X. The Christmas market was fixed for Wednesday, Decernb-r 22. This was all the business of interest.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.—The ordinary meeting of this board was held on Monday, Mr. D. Morgan presid- ing. A letter was read from Mr. Richards, Aber- dare, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Charles, declining to quote a price for land to make a road to Penrhiw- cribwr. It was resolved that the chairman should wait on Mr. Charles.—A letter was read from Messrs. Walter and Morgan, Pontypridd, demand- ing £ 89 0s. 4d. for work done in the new district just added to the board by the highway board, before that part of the district was added to the local,board. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Griffiths, it was agreed that the clerk should write denying the board's responsi- bility in the matter. The Chairman gave not ice of a motion for the next meeting respecting the salaries of the medical officer and inspector.' Pursuant to notice, Mr. Thomas Edwards brought forward his motion to rescind the resolution advancing the salary of the surveyor from £ 100 to" £ 200 per an- num. Mr. Edwards at the outset disclaimed any personal feeling in the matter; he brought forward his lftotion on public grounds. The additional duty expected from the surveyor did not warrant such an advance in his salary 5s. in every £ levied in rates would be "paid in salaries should the resolution stand. After a long discussion the board divided with the following result: — For rescinding Messrs. Edwards, Yeo, Bevan, W. Morgan, Coleman, Edmunds and James. Against: Chairman, Rev. J. Howells, and Messrs. Griffiths, Gray, Thomas, Little, and Martin.. The numbers being equal, the chairmaji gave his casting vote for tlit amend- ment, which was declared carried. There was con- siderable warmth evinced during the discussion.

NAITBERTH. FATAL INJURIES.—Mrs. Thomas, the landlady of the Court House Hotel, has succumbed to the injuries she received three weeks ago in attempting to extinguish benzoline lamp which had accidentally got on firs.

NEATH. URBAN SANITARY AUTHORITY.—The u,rai MEETING was held on M- nday. Thb- Olefck r'eported "the formal sanction of the Local Government Board to the isowen-street sewerage works being carried out. The surveyor was instructed to prepare specification and plans, and the clerk to issue advertisements for tenders in the Western Mail. The Public Works Loan Commissioners were also to be advised that a loan of £2,000 would be applied for-th6 repayment extending over a period of 30 years. A report of a nuisance at Pynycana was reported by the surveyor, and the clerk was directed to give Mr. Cribb, the agent, notice to drain the property, or a summons would be issued. Tenders were to be obtained for improvements in Cliarlesville-place. The road between the Glamorgan Hotel and Thomas-terrace w:s ordered to be lowered, and kerb stones fixed to form a proper pathway. The surveyor was directed tc report upon the cost of removing the corner of the cattle market facing Summerfield Chapel. An account of £ 8 Os. lOd. for fees due to Mr. M. Scale for returns of deaths since 1876 was ordered for payment, but the clerk sq^that »11 future accounts must be sent iti«»*:tally

NEW -QUAY. APPOINTMENT.—We are informed that the Rev, J. Griffiths, vicar of tfew Quay, has recently been appointed a commissioner of taxes for this district.

PEMBROKE DOCK. SCHOOL BOARD.—On Tuesday evening the usual meeting of the above board was held in the board- room, Mr. T. Townley (vice-chairman) presiding. It was decided that the several entertainments in connection with the schools take place as follow: -Monkton, Dec. 16; East End, Pembroke, Dec. 20 Meyrick-street School, Dec. 21 Pennar School, Dec. 22 Albion-square, Dec. 23. Mr. T. Townley was appointed to fill the office of chairman, vice Mr. G. T. Davies, resigned and Mr. Edwin Thomas was appointed vice-chairman. The Christmas vacation for the several schools was fixed to com- mence on the 23rd of December, and terminate on the 10th of January, 1881. The quarterly salaries were ordered to be paid, .apg^hp bonuses granted to the pupil The K«;v^ P, Bovven gave notice of his intention; wt the next meeting, to call attention to the remission of fees to children whose parents were not paupers. The board then proceeded to the election of two members to fill the vacancies causod by the resignation of Mr. G. T. Davies (chairman) and the Rev. F. G. M. Powell. Those returned were Messrs. W. H. Lewis and S. B. Sketch.

PENARTH. LOCAL ROARD.- The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday evening, when there were presentMessrs. James Richards (in the chair), John Richards, A. J. Jones, R. Strong, T. R. Thompson, J. F. Adams, and J. P. Thompson. The last-named gentleman signed the usual declaration, and took his seat for the first time. The Clerk (Mr. J. A. Corbett) said t,tw treasurer's account showed a balance against the board of X-M 15s. The Surveyor (Mr. Harries) read the tenders he had received for private improvements In Plasse?- strcet. Thf/y were -bs follow •— ;Messr. Love and Rees, Maesycwmmwr,' £ 1^6 £ 1,337 9s.; Mr. Thom isRoes (the. contractor for Salop-street), £ 1,63515s. 5d. Messrs. Love wd Rees's tender being the lowest, was accepted. It was resolved that any street or back lane fully built upon and finished to the satisfaction of the ve board and its surveyor shall be adopted by the. board. Mr. T. R. Thompson said he wished to call me at- tention of the inspector of nuisances to the cows that roamed about the streets of Penarth. FlK. Surveyor also complained of people wheeling trucks on the pavsment, and the clerk was in- structed to write to Col. Lindsay, the cuef-con- stable of the county, about the complaints. There was no other business of importance.

PONTARDAWE. INDEPENDENT OBDEBOF ODDFELIXJWS.—A branch of the above-named order, to be called the Loyal Dynevor Lodge, was opened on Saturday evening last by the provincial ofacevs, at the Dynevor Arms, Pontardawe, when 64 J"°ung men wer> initiated as members. There is every appearance of a prosperous future for this lodge. After tlie' consecration of the lodge thivHM+nbf'ro an excellent dinner prepareâby the host, Mr. John Evans. This is the fourth lodge that has been opened in connection with the abov,» unity in this neighbourhood during the last fortnight, and there are several others in course of formation.

PONTYPRIDD. r,-tllalIRLI)Is" MARRIAGE AND THE GUARDIANS. On Wednesday, the Rev. D. W. Williams, Fairfield, who is chairman of the guardians, appeared at the board for the first time since his recent marriage. There was a crowded attendance of members. Tho rev. gentleman seemed to be in good health and spirits, %nd was congratulated incessantly by his old friends at the board. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At this board, held on Wednesday, Mr. W. S. Davies, medical officer to the board in the Mountain Ash district, tendered his resignation to the board. He stated that he was about to retire in great part from his pro- fession." Jle returned the board his thanks for their confidence in him during tlie many 3'ears he had served. The resignation was accepted, and Mr. Thomas Williams, Glog, gave notice that oh that day month he would nioTe to appoint a suc- cessor to Mr. Davies. It was resolved to give the usual Christmas dinner of r6ast beef and plum pudding to the paupers in tho workhouse1.-

TENBY/; TCVWN COUNCIL.—The town council THET specially on Tuesday, the Mayor presiding. The 'fown-, clerkreqda. ^ett1er. from the Loci Government Board, stating tliAfc pursuant to sec. 243 of the Public Health Act, they had recommended the Public Works Loan Commissioners to advance the corporation £ 1,500 fur works of sewerage. The accounts of the corporation for the year 1877 were ordered to be printed. Oil tile motiOR of Mr. Alderman Allen, Mr. William Ormond was offered Z80 a year to remove the sweepings of the streets. The report of the record cojnmrttco was read and approved The following tenders for the repair of the pier were opened, with the foliow- 1nD/»n«1,esu^t: Mr- George. Thomas, Pembroke, £ 1,829; Messrs. Appleby and Lawton, £ 1,700 • Messrs. J. and D. Davies, Tenby, £ 2,150: Mr. Robert Pitt, Liverpool, £ 1,855 9s. 5d.; Messrs! Lake and Co., £ 1,942 15s. 5d. After considerable discussion, the question of the selection was loft to the pier committee, which will meet this day (Wednesday), and report tQ a special meeting.

TREDEGAR. ILLNESS OF MR. OADMAN.—This gentleman re- mains much in the same state at the Tredegar Arms Hotel, where Mrs. Cadman and other relatives are in constant attendance upon him. The symptoms have undergone a very slight change for the better, but the medical attendants are quite un- able to give any Idea as to how long it will be before lie can be removed. The case is a very sad one, and everybody sympathises with Mrs. Cadman under so trying an ordoal. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE. Captain Foil, superintendent- at Tredegar, having been promoted to the position rendered vacant by the death of Mr. M'lntosh at Pontypool, will remove to that locality early in January, and his place at Tredegar will be occupied by a Mr. Arm- strong. We are not informed who he is, or what position he has hitherto held, but that is the name of the Successor of Captain Foil.

WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN. BOARD OF GUAUWAVST. — At tho fortnightly moeting of the above bdardj -held on: Tuesday, Major Probyn in the cliair, the r&'ignation of'MiV Goyep,'matron fbr: a,period',nearly -tattiiTiditig to Jit quarter of a. century, >ya6|rec«fviea.l?y the .authority The porter, i^itdk..Chirk, •hadjtlse sent inhis rasiy-, nation since the last meeting.

I CARDIFF. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O.Jones, stipendiary; and Alderman Bowen.)—Shop iioMnrtf.—Daniel Donovan was charged with being concerned with others in stealing a box of cigars, the property of Mr. Wall, St. Mary-street. Pohce-constabir Friend said the prisoner camo out of the shop of Air. Wall with something uiidtr his coat. Prisoner ..ir:n away with several oilier boys. Witness afterwards apprehended him in hie own house, ci the box or cigat-3 was found buried in the ground in Mr. Andrews's timber yard. Prisoner was remanded till Friday. V.- (Before the Mayor, Dr. Paine, and Alderman Bowen.) — lFite Btittiny. — Lawrence O'Kcefe, a boarding house keeper, was charged with violently assaulting his wife. They do not live happily together, one or the other of them being constantly before the court, irisoner was now sent to prison tor fourteen d iys' with hard labour. Vntanrjully Hoard>nj a NItip,-Williain Brian and William Scott, yuung men, were charged with breaking into the cabin of the steamship Mardy, for the purpose of committing a hi. my. On Monday evening the vessel was iying in the East Bute Dock, and one of the prisoners was supposed to have got through the skylight into the cabin, and then let the other in. There not being sum- cient evidence agaihst Scott he was discharged; but Bri;- who had only just finished a term of imprisonment for stealing fish, was sent to gaol for six weeks, with hard labour. WEDNESDAY.—(Before the Mayor, Mr. R. 0. Jones, Alderman H. Bowen, and Mr. E. S. Hill.)— Robbery Throuijh fVc.rit.—George Henry Baker, a respectable looking man, was charged with stealing a tin of meat worth 2s. tid., the property of William Lewis, 44, James- street. Prisoner begged Mr. Lewis's pardon, and said he had committed the offence through want. He now said that he had been laid up with sciatica. for forty-five days. He had a wife and four children, and he wanted to get something for them to cat. In- spector Price said he had been a traveller in the employ of Mr. Boyle, and he had latterly been a runner. The prisoner was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour. Charge of Bobbery.— John Smith, a, young man, who was stated by Inspector Price to have been convicted twenty times in one town in the county, was remanded on a charge of stealing a watch belonging to a ship- master, who was not now in the town. An Encr- i/etic Mothe-r.—Catherine Kiley was fined Is. and costs for assaulting Mary Ann Jones. The persons lived in adjoining cottages. Complainant's sister was knocking a, nail into the wall, and the defen- dant went into the house and complained that the noise woke her baby. She then twisted the com- plainant's arm and pulled her hair.

NEWPORT. SA TURD. Y.-(Before Mr. Gratrex and Mr. Hall.) —Dnviny without ILiks.—William quires was charged with this offeiue on the C'hcpstov.road. Defendant, also struck the policeman with his whip. Fined 20s. and costs, or 21 days' hard labour. Sita/iny Hay.-Thoruas Cleaver and Joseph Dumain were charged v. ith stealing a quantity of hay at Nash, the property of David Jenkins, New- port. Mr. T. H. Belcher, from the office of Mr. G. Batchelor, defended Dumain. Prosecutor had a rick of hay at Nash. Cleaver had worked for him. About 17 cwt. was taken from llw ticl^. Cleaver had lio authority to take hay from the rick. Both prisoners committed for trial ut the quarto: sessions. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. T. P. Wansbrough an( Mr. J. S. Stone.)—Drunk and Disorderly— Annie Williamson was charged with being drunk anc disorderly in Commercial-street, and sentenced to fourteen days with hard labour.—John Connors was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Cross-street on Saturday midnight, and assaulting Police-constable Goodridge and Police-const a bk Pym. He threatened to waylay the policemen, anc kicked them very severely. Twenty-eight days hard labour. Cabs iciihout Lamp-—Alfred Wat was summoned for plying with his cab 011 l'hurs- day night without having his lamps lit. There was an entertainment at the Victoria-hall, and mam cabs were about. Inspector Wilcox proved the offence. Th* penalty is 40s. Urial; Swift was similarly charged. Each lined 5s.. including costs. If the practice is continued the full penalty will be inflicted. Vagrant Lads.— Patrick Sanders, William Abram, Michael Down- ;ing, and Thomas Keating were charged with sleep- ing fn 'a 'poftery at Pill, the property of1" Mr. Price, They were each lined 2s. 6d., or three days.— Milk-JairesCroker, milk seller, was summoned for selling adulterated milk on the 10th ult. Fined 20s., including costs.' Thomas Bartlett was siinilarly charged. This sample was 15 per cent below the Somerset House standard, or 24 percent, below the average standard. Fined 20s. including costs. Swashing Windows. Thomas Brown was charged with bping drunk and smash- ing the window and bottles of sweets, the pro- perty of Michael. Hayes, Speedwell-street. The damage was 15s. He was mad drunk and used a hammer to break the window. Prisoner said he did not use a hammer. The paving was so bad he slipped against- the window rohee-eoristable Fry said he was called to the place, and found the window frams and glass all broken, and a number of sweet bottles strewn about. Prisoner's wife created a great dis- turbance, and a man had to board the window up at. 1 a.m. on Sunday. It was impossible that the breaking could have Ileen caused by aecident. Ffhed or 28 days. Detalrthiy*% Darkey' Clothe?:— Matilda Edwards, Noith-stypet, was sum- rr.oncd for detaining the clothes of Thomas Alky lie was charged last week with breaking this e' woman's furniture, and he promised then to pay zC2 for the damage. A witness said he had offeree her £2, and she would not give up the clothes She was ordered to give up the clothes at one, WEDNESDAY.—(Before Messrs. R. F. Woollett, E. J. Grice, and Wyndham Jones.)-.Drllllken Sailors. -lieorge Stevenson, seaman, was fined 10s. for being drunk and indecent in Commercial-street on Monday evening, and Frank Maodonald, another seaman, had to payi similar penalty for drunken and disorderly conduct. in Commercial-road on Tuesday afternoon. Vagrancy.—Thomas Hall, described a, a jet worker from Scar- borough, on tramp, brought up for beg- ging, was allowed to go on promising to leave the town at once. A negro named Thos. Pea, one of the pests of Newport, was Once more charged With "begging, and- using abusive lan- guage. The fellow, whose conduct when the police pounced upon him, was vile iri the extreme, was fscnt to Usk for a month's hard IjiJ^ir. A Violent }ftlow.-vfilli'i!1) Henry .Hopkins was summoned for assaulting Margaret Regan and Police-con- stable Wilco;; on Saturday L,> The defendant walked into Mrs. Regan's house in St. Mary- street, and as he was a stranger she requested him to leave. Instead of doing so, however, he struck her, and the woman went in search of the police. Finding Police-constablc Wilcox she brought him to the house, and the officer was brutally assaulted by Hopkins. The Bench ordered him to pay a fine of 40s., or go to gaol for one month with hard labour.

SWANSEA. SATURDAY.—BOKCT\;II POLICE-COUST,—(Before Messrs. Williams, Dull, and Marten.)—DUovdei'ly Women.—Emily fteduiore (21), 6, Hill-street", aud Mary Leysiton (19), 13, Charles-street, young women of ill-fame, were charged with being disorderly and using obscene language on the Strand on Friday night. Redmore had been five times previously convicted, and Leyslion nine times. Both prisoners wero sent tc gaol for fourteen days with hard labour •PICTTY SESSIONS.—David Williams-V.K charged with assaulting John Jones. Mr. Smith appeared for complain;.nt, and Mr. Glascodine upended. Both parties live at \Vaurmrllwydd, and the asoauk took place in the Lamb ajid Flag public-house at that place on the 30tli of October. The com- plainant alleged that defendant struck him in the breast without any provocation, and that they then had a struggle. This statement w;is con- firmed by a witness named Bodicombe, who added that defendant struck him (the witness) tliree blows in the face. For the defence it was stated that defendant had been baptised in his chapel, and complainant and otheas tried to repeat the ceremony with boiling water from a kettle. He objected to this, and a fight took pltyce, in the course of which the complainant bit one of Iris fingers nearly through. An abscess formed on tho injured linger, and he had since been unable to work. The magistrates considered the charge proved, 9Jid fined defendant zC4 and cost-s. MONDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary-, the cx- Mayof, Mr. Cook Davies, and Mr. Btfse.)—Ilefasiitq to Quit.—John Morris (35), furnaceman, Flint Mill, was,^charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the King William beerhouse,. Greenhill-street.. He was J^lso charged with being riotous in High- street w'lien lie was beiqg.conveyed to the station. Prisoner. wsis fined 10s. Stealing Iron.—George Simpson,. 18, Jockey-strcet; Michael Kane, 32, Jockey-street; William Jones, 6, Bd:gc- man's-row; Henry Matthew, 6, John-street; Thomas Johns, 2, Fleet-street; and Hugh Halli- da,y, 1, Mill-street, boys, whose ages varied from thirteen to sixteen, years of age, were brought up in custody charged with stealing Jkbout nine cwt. of iron chains from a canal boat belonging to Messrs. Cory, Yeo, and Co. David Harris, a black- smith in the employ of the prosecutors, identified some of the iron produced as their property. The value of the whole lot would be about £ 5. H.» had missed portions of chains from the works daily for the past two years. He had missed a part of the chain produced within p, month. Howell Thomas, foreman at the patent fuel works of the prosecutors, also identified the property, and paid one chain had been missed within A fortnight.. Police-constable Price deposed to having received tht; stolen property from George Jackson, marine store dealer, Strand. He arrested the prisoners, neither of whom made any reply to the charge. Ueorge Jackson, who was cautioned not to say anything that would criminate himself, was the next witness. He said lie, bought the citiini from the prisoners at different times. They 'did not all come together to the store. Sometimes two Of three came, and sometimes only one. Ho had bought chains from them for eighteen mo.titl)s. The last purchase was from Matthews on the 1st December. The boy brought a quarter of a cwt., pnd witness gav him 3d. for it. He gave Is. a cwt. all round. Witness read from his book entries of recent purchases from all the prisoners. Priso- ners said they had found the chain in the canal. The Stipendiary Did you ever give information to the police ? Witness: No, s, r. The Stipendiary Then you ought to havr done so. Tho Chitf-Con- stable"; Did a policeman call at your store on Satur- day, slid ask you if you had any chain? Witness He asked me if I had bought ony chain on Thursday or Friday, and I said No." This was all the evidence. Prisoners all pleaded not guilty. The Stipendiary said the, bench con- sidered the ca«e proven against "11 the prisoners. Addressing the witness, Jackson, his worship con- tinned: You have behaved very badly inde >bout this matter. 1 do not know whether pre ceedings will be taken against y.ou, but I hope the_\ wilL It/ought to be on your conscience that those boys are standing- before us ITQW. You are utterly unfit to. conduct-a, business.of this ikind in this town. This Is tho. -way young thieves are made. The prisoners yscr* then soiotenced. Davies, ¡ who: was ■ -.sixteen, and had been pre- viduslV"<<M'«cted; was sent to prison for a month. Simpson, a youth of the same a;ye, was committed to gaol for 21 days. Kane qad William Jones, who were younger, were ordered to receive ten strokes with a hirdl, and Mat thews, .John. and Halliday were fined 10s., or fourteen day; Tluft of Drastics.—David John Crocombe, 12, of 172, St. Hel n's-avenue, wfw, charged with stealing two blacklead brushes, of the value of Is. 5d., from the shop of Charles Cooke, College-street. Prisoner pleaded yuilty, and the bench sentenced him to receive ten strokes witll the birch. TUESDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary and Messrs Buse and Hughes.)—A Deserter.—Wm. Turner, 24, labourer, was brought up charged on his own con- fession with having deserted from the 11th Regi- ment of Foot. Re siid he enlisted at Exekr in February, 1878, and desert-, d from Preston in July last. Hu surrendered himself to Inspector Flynn. The Bench committed him to prison to await military escort. No Prosecutor.—Elizabeth Daley, a young married woman, and John Davies, a. boy, were charged with stealing some iron chains, th- property of Messrs. Cory and Yeo. No prosecutor appeared and the prisoners were discharged.

MERTHVR. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipendiary). Viu/ranctf.—James Gallagher, described as a moulder, was brought up charged with begging. Police-constable Pliillips proved the case, and defendant was sent to ga.ol for seven dnvs. Riotous Prostitute..—Elizabeth Pritchard, for riotous conduct, was also sent to gael for a week. A Deserter.—Thomas Jones was charged, %t the in- stance of Policc-sergeant Davies (48), with being a deserter from the Glamorganshire Militia. Pri- soner was remanded in custody for a w..ek. WEDNESDA Y.(Beforc Mr. J.Bishop, stipe nduay.) -Alleged Theft.—Mary Thomas, an old woman of dissolute looking habits, was charged with stealing a vest and 6s. 3d., the property of John Sullivan, on the 6th inst. The evidence was not sufficiently conclusive, and the accused was discharged.— Coal Steoling.-Hannah Morgan and Ann Price answered charges of stealing coal, the property of the Dowlais Iron Company. No one appearing to prosecute both defendants were discharged. Sarah 9 Jones, Troedyrhiw, was charged with stealing 501bs. of coal" tlie property of the Aberdarc and Plymouth Company. The case was proved bv Police-constable Williams, and defendant, against whom a previous conviction was recorded, was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment. Im- moral Women.—Rachel Jones, Ann Williams, and Amy Rees were charged with indecent behaviour. Jones was sentenced, upon the Evidence of Police- constable Canton, to fourteen diys' imprisonment, and the other two defendants were discharged. A Female J'ayrajit.—Mary Jones, a single woman, for sleeping in Ynisfach Works, was sent, to gaol for fourteen days. Police-constable Canton proved the case. Assaulting the Police.—Michael Dolan, a labourer, for assaulting Police-constabk Jones (112), was sent to gaol for one month. Prisoner assaulted the constable whilst he was taking another man in custody. Trespassing in Pursuit of Came.-Timothy Cahill and James Barrett were summoned for trespassing in pursuit of game on land belonging to Mr. D. Davies, Jalon Uchaf. Mr. FIatmnn, a gamekeeper in the service of Mr. W. Crews! iay, gave evidence, upon which Barrett was fined 5s. and costs and Cahill was dis- chuigeJ.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipen- diary Mr. R. H. Rhys, and Mr. D. E. Willrims;.— Endorsement of Licence.—The licence of the Lord Raglan Inn, Commercial-street, was endorsed from John Richards to Richard Price. Richards then t. applIed for the endorsement of the licence upon the Camford beerhouse, Cardiff-street, but the ap- 1 plication was refused. Refusing to Quit,-Windsor Gibbs was charged with being drunk and refusing I to quit the Carpenters.' Arms, Mountain Ash. i Gibbs's paramour, a woman named Annie Cooke, was charged with wilfully breaking two panes of glass at the abijve inn; and a man named David Farrellwascharged with resisting a able in the execution of his duty. Gibbs, according i to the landlord. Mr. L. Jones, refused to leave the inn, and was ejected, whereupon Cooke broke two pam's of glass, Is Gibbs refused to leave the place, lie was taken into custody by Police-con- stable Jas. James, and whilst on the way to the station Farrell resisted his being taken. It ap- [ peared that Cooke had sent a glazier to put in the broken panes, which cost Is. 4d., but the landlord stated that the sash was also injured, and the total damage he estimated at 2s. Gibbs w.s fined 10s. and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment; "os Cooke, 5s. fine, 8d. additional damage, and costs. or seven days and Fun-ell. 20s. and costs, or one month's imprisonment. Trespassing .—A collier, named Thomas Morgan, was summoned for wil- fully damaging a hedge on the Taff Vale Railway. l Mr. Tims appeared on behalf of the company to prosecute. The case being proved, defendant, was fined Is. damage. 2s. 6d. fine, and costs. Wilful Damuge..—Chas. Day and Oliver Rogers were sum- moned for damaging a wall, the property of Lord Aberdar:?, on the 30th ult. The damage done was proved by E. Griffiths, a gamekeeper, to amount to 7s. 6d. ThcBfnchnncd each 2s. 6d., and or- dered them to pay 3s. 9d. damage each and the costs.

BRIDGEND. SATURDAY.—(Before the Rev. C. R. IInight and Mr. Birt. St. A. Jcnner).—Bastardy.—John B0wdl, Kridgend. was summoned to show why he should not contribute towards the illegitimate child of Eliza Giles, who had been in defendant's service. Mr. H. D. Woodward, of Swansea, appeared for the complainant, ar.d Mr. Clifton, of Bristol, defended. Tli- Bench dismissed the case on the ground th"t the girl's evidence was not corroborated. Otsciiu Language.—Evin Rees. fanner. 'Marjr.im, wa*. chu-ed by Mr. Martin Langdon, chLf inspect-,r of police en the Great Western Railway, with using obscene and abusive langu.-ge in a railway carriage. The Rev.T.J. Bowen, of Kilvey, Swan^a, who wa.s travelling with hie, wife in the same carriage as defendant, gave fcvidence, and case was then adjourned. Infringing the Licensing Act.—Benjamin Morris, Bridgend, who has a licence to sell beer to t>e Consumed off the. premises, was charged bv Police-sergeant Martin with selling beer to 1L drunk in his house. Mr. Woodward appeared for the defence. A fine of jE2. including costs, was imposed. ssitult Oil a Wife.—Thomas Thomas, a mason, living at Mnesteg, was found guilty of ill- treating liis wife, and was bound over in jElO to keep the peace for six months.

BRECOX. MONDAY.—(Before the. Mayor, Captain Morgan, and Mr. H. C. Rich.)—Transfer of Licences.—Tlie licence of the Viaduct 'Hotel, Strue £ was trans- ferred from the late Mrs. Waters to Mr_ John Price. Obstructing the Pavement.—John Morgan, William Davies, and George Holks were charged with the above offence. The Superintendent stated that they had been previously cautioned, and he merely wanted to make an example of them with a view to mitigating the evil. Being the first offence of the kind reported, the defen- dants were fined 4; 8d. each, or seven diivs. XOIl-payment of Hates.—Sergeant, Keilly, of the Brecon Volunteers, was summoned for non-pay- ment of 5s. rates, by Mr. J. Hall, assistant-overseer. The sergeant declined payment on the ground that his house was under the same roof andcommunicated with the volunteer armoury, which was Govern- ment property and on Mr. Mayberv citingcertain decisions where the defendants had been deemed exempt, the case was decided in favour of Sergeant Keilly. False Pretences. — Thomas Potter, fell- monger, who was apprehended at Abergavenny, was charged with obtaining a pair of boots under false pretences, in February laot, when he was in the employ of Mr. W. Mathews, wpolstapler. Sen- tenced to fourteen, days in the house of correction with hard labour.

BRYNMAWR. WEDNESDAY .—(Before Mr. G. W. Walters, chair- man, and Dr. C-lapp.)—Permitting Drunkenness.— Thomas Evans, landlord of the Beehive Inn, Somerset-street, Brynmawr, was charged by Ser- geant Joseph with permitting drunkenness on the 15th of November last. From the evidence of Police-constable Scott, who visited the house four times during the day, it appears that a notorious loose character named Elizabeth Hopton, and John Wilson, of Beaufort,, collier, and John Gibbon, of Brynmawr, collier, were drunk early in the after- noon. Mr. T. U. Powell, who defended, called sov, I witnesses to refute the constable's evidence, but several of the parties having been convicted at former sessions for being found drunk on the premises, the Bench considered the case proved and, in reply to the Chairman, Sergeant Joseph stated that. defendant had been previously con- victed three times. The Rench fined defendant £ 10. and costs, or two months' imprisonment. Stealing CoaL—Thomas Morris, Nantybwch, was fined 10s. and costs for stealing coal from the London and North Western Railway.—Several parties from Beaufort were fined 5s. for net sending their children to school.

FOREST OF DEAN. TUESDAY.—(Before Sir James Campbell, Bart. Lieut.-Colonel Davies, Messrs. C. T. Palmer, T. Batten, and F. Blandy.)—Fishery Prose- ru.'tou.—-James Thomas, of St. Briavel's, an em- ploye upon the Wye Valley Railway, was sum- moned by Messrs. Miller, fishery proprietors, of Chepstow, under the 24th and 25th Vie., chap. 96, sect. 24 of the Larceny Act, for unlawfully attempting to destroy certain fish in the River Wye, within the district of which com- plainants have, the right. Mr. W. C. A. Williams, of Monmouth, prosecuted, and Mr. E. Goldring, solicitor, cf Dean Forest, defended Mr. Thomas Miller, of Chepstow, gave evidence in support of the charge. It was contended for the defence there had been an uninterrupted right of net fishing in the Wye for coarse fishing during a period of 30 years. Sir James Campbell said he believed he was right in stating this had been set up before and ruled over and over again by another bench that no such right exist.ed. The- Bench, accepting Mr. Williams's suggestion that a heavy penalty was not sought, convicted defendant in a fin.1! of 10s. and costs. Poor Hates.—James Rosser and George OJdhmd. comeryowners, were -ummoned by the overseers of West Dean for arrears of rates, £ 4 17s. 3d. Mr. Goldring defended, and submitted, first, that his clients had leased their colliery since the first arrear became due, and that, therefore, in respect to the occupation referring to two out of the three items, Messrs. (iwynne and Harrobin alone were liable. Second, that matters referring to the colliery were now constituting the subject of an arbitration pending award. The Bench made orders.in each case not to be acted upon until after the arbitrat ion. James Rosser, John G wy n ne, George Gwynne, iind Samuel Harrobin, colliery owners, were also summoned for £ 4 17s. 8d. arrears, and were ordered to pay. The Bench adjudicated in a long list of parties who had been summoned by the school authority of Monmouth Board and the school boni-d of Dean Forest.

LLANDAFF, MONDAY.—(Before Messrs. C. W. David and Gn.hani;- Domford).—John Wilton. Canton, was fined 10s. atnd costs for allowing 11iscows to stray on the highway on the 27tb of November. Stealing (bal.—~Jnmcs Price,, Radyr, was charged with stealing 451bs. of coal, thA propdty of the Tan Vale Railway Company, on the 28th of November. Prisoner, having previously borne a good character, was fined 10s. For similar offences John Samuel, Llandaff Yard, was fined 10s. A warrant Samuel, Llandaff Yard, was fined 10s. A warrant f I was issued against John Hamer, of Llandaff, f*ir non-appearance, and Thomas and David Samuel wtore dismissed with a c:iution. —James L'avis, of Cardiff, was charged with assaulting, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, Francis WiiHams, of Ely, on the 30th of November. Ho was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, William Thomas, Penarth Junction, was fined ICs. and COAUJ ior as- saulting Police-constable Mattocks, of Llar.Jaft, whilst in tiie execution c.f his duty on tlie 5th inst. John Rudnion, of Cathays, was ciiarged witti assaulting Police-constable W. Brinson, with intent to do previous bodily harm, whilst in the execution of his duty on the 5tli of December. Mr. Price, solicitor, Cardiff, appeared for the prisoner. Evi- dence was given to the effect that, prisoner, ac- companied by another man, was walking on the road near Lis vane on the night in question, with a dog, several nets and other poaching appli- ances. On being asked by the police-constable what he had in his possession he commenced brandishing a small gale post, which, on the con- stable closing with him, lie used with wonderful dexterity, the constable receiving severe injuries. Prisoner, having been previously convicted of assaulting the police, was now sent, to prison for six months with hard labour. The magistrates complimented Brinson on his intrepidity, and re- commended him to the notice of Col. Lindsay.

MONMOUTH. SATURDAY. — (Before Mr. G. P. Tippins, mayor, and Mr. Thomas James.)—Stealing a Leg of Mutten.—Ellen Rohbins, aged seventeen years, servant to prosecutor, Mr. George Probyn, of Monnow-street, butcher, was brought up in custody charged witli having, on the 4th inst., stolen a leg of mutton, of the value of 4s. 8d., the property of her master. The prisoner pleaded guilty. The Bench sentenced her to two months' hard labour. Daund Over.—George West was bound in his own surety of JE20, for six months, to keep the poac- particularly towards Charles Price, who sought such sureties. Deserting his Family. — George Mansfield, shoxjmakex, of Penrose parish, was brought up >n a warrant, ennrged with&bsconding and leaving hi.; wife and four children chargeable to th* com- mon fund of the Monmouth Union. Mr. T. J. A. Wil- liams, solicitor, and clerk to the board, appeared in support of the informa.tion. The charge of desertion was fully proved, and th. prisoner was sentenced to two months' UDprisomutmt with hard labour.

NEATH. SATURDAY.—(Before Mossrs. J. U. Rov, h-.n^W. Leyson, and the ROT. W-.Jter Griffiths, ii.O.,—Dis- orderlies.—Willi-un Evans and Wiiiiain Lane, both of Cwmavon, for being disorderly while drunk on the parish road at Cwinavon, WHe- fined 15s. and coste. Neith -r of the defendants appeared.—Daniel Morgan, of the same place, who pleaded guilty to similar charge, was fined IDs. and costs.—James J -lies, of Ne-vth Ablxy, was similarly ciiarged. Defendant was sleeping on the turnpike-road, and when aroused by a police officer threatened him for his interference. Fined 10s. and costs. T?n- when aroused by a police officer threatened him for his interference. Fined 10s. and costs. Un- warrantable Assay It.—Samuel T^gue and William Henry Parry, of Cwinavon, were finvd 20s. each and costs for beating and kicking John Jones, who refused to ifght th^m. Sureties of the Peace.—Mary Anrt Francis, of the Pelican, Skewen, was sum- moned by Elizabeth Thomas, of the same place, for using language imputing gross immorality against her with an old sweet- heart. Bound over in L5 to keep ithe peace for three months. Mr. Plews appeared for com- plainant. Poaching.—George Weeks, of Neath Abbey, was summoned by Charles James for tres- passing in pursuit of game on Court Herbert Marsh. The shooting is vested, by deed, to Mr. F. W. Aylwin. Defendant pleaded mat the tenant of the Marsh gave him consent. The case was ad- journed for his appearance. Mr. Charles prose- cuted. Bastardy.—Thomas Davies, of the Skewen, was summoned by Eliza-beth Bowen to show xe. Defendant denied the paternity. Mr. Pknvs- appeared for him and Mr. Scale for complainant. This was the second hearing. The Hench were not satisfied with the evidence, and dismissed the summons on the merits. Transfers of Licences.—The following licences f were transferred:—The Black Cock, Neath, from Samuel Peploc Mellin to Owen Rees; the Cross Ke\\> Skewen, granted t.o Mrs. Roberts. widow of the late occupier the Neath Arms from William Tibbot to Edward Bennett: the Clarence. Neath, to John Michael; the Walnut Tree, Neath, from K ben oxer Get-hing to his son, Wm. Gething the Falcon to Wm. Jones and the New Inn, Resolven, from Evan Rees to Griffith Thomas. Assault on a Mistress.—Fanny Humphreys, of Briton Ferry, was summoned for *ss.-mlt.inir Miss Mary Price, step- daughter of Mr. H. J. Clarke, Briton Ferry. Defendant managi d lo g t hold of some brandy, of which sh: freely partook, and became so inebriated as to fetch a large jug of hot water v. hen odd water was asked for. Miss Price went to her bedroom, wher, she found the room was in a licast.ly state. When told to clean tho place she bicame raving, struck Miss Price two violent blows, one in tlie face and t I. other on tlv chest. She injured Mrs. Clarke's finger, and was proceed- ing with an eft'orT to throw Miss Price over the stairs when assistance came. Fined £ 2 and costs, or a month's hard labour. or a month's hard labour. TCESDA Y.Hefore the mayor, Mr. J. H. Row- TUESDAY.—(Before the mayor, Mr. J. H. Row- land, and Mr. William Leyson.,—Market Act Offeree.—Margaret Williams and Margavet Davies, for an offence against the Market Act, in obstruct- ing the Green, were ea.ch fined 2s. 6d. and costs. JtuU.ccriry.—David Davies and John Gowmar, -were charged by Mr. Head-constable T'MUips witli being drur.lr. Policp-const-aMe -iC! the- men were howling like r}:¡gs, l-iof.h exposed themselves m- decently. Davies wa.s in so miserable a condition that, for his own safety, lie had to be taken home in charge. Fined 10s. and costs. Breach of the Pcacc.—Margaret Owens, a girl 17 years of age, summoned Choice Thomas, a neigh- bour, for inciting a breach of the peace by calling her scurrilous names. A witness named Brink- worth I":>id eomplainant was callod a but defendant nlleged she was greatly annoyed by complainant falsely stating she hail been on Swansea streets. She called Gwenllian Llewellyn, who said both parties were doing their best when she cam? up. They were pulling at the head of each other, and a crowd soon collected. The Bench adjourned their decision for a week

PENARTH. MONDAY.—(Before Captain Jenncr and Mr. James arc.)—Cruelly Working a Horse.—Robert Brock and Oliver David, haulier and master, of Wenvoe, were summoned at the instance of the Royal Society for the Prevention- of Cruelty to Animals, for crueltv to a horse on the 1,5th of Nov. Police-constable Hill said he saw Brock driving a. horse and cart noar Wenvoe. Noticed on each side of the horse's neck an old stocking stuffed with- h"=v or chaff. On closer inspection he found on the right side of the animal's neck a sore about the size of a five-shilling pMcc, and another a little smaller on ths other side. The haulier said hp supposed the scabs must have come oil in coming through the wood with a luavy load. Inspector Mitchell, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/deposed to visiting the defendant David's stable on th(.;18th, and finding the wounds on the horse healing, but there was a little matter discharging. The horse, however, had not been worked since, and the defendant was a verv re- spectable man. The Magistrates said they did not think David would have purposely worked the horse in in unfit shite, so they would order the defendants to pay 5s. each, including costs. A Warning to Boys.—Jeremiah Driscoll, George ¡ Stephens, Patrick Welsh, Andrew Foley, and James Hutehings, lads, were summoned for obstructing the pavement, by playing in Glebe-street. The case against Hutehings v> s withdrawn, so that he might. give evidence against the others, but the Bench, after hearing Police-constable James Llewellyn, dismissed the c"se with a. caution to the lads 'iot to offend asain.

PENTRE. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. Gwilym Williams and Mr. Thomas Joseph, Tydraw.)—Assault on a Child. John Delliu, a man of colour, who could speak both English and Welsh fluently, was charged with kicking a little girl named Fryswvth Thomas, eight years of age. daughter of Mr. Evan Thomas, Tjnybryi!. Tor.yrefail. It seemed thnt the defen- dant, who sold articles of jewellery, was drunk at Tonvrcfail, and that a number of children followed him, astonished at his condition and at his colour, for all the Tonyrefail poople are sober and white. Defendant turned upon tho crowd, and inflicted a severe kick upon the compla-inant. He was fined 5s. and costs for the assault, and a. like sum for drunkenness, or imprisonment for fourteen days. witli hard labour. Assavlt.—Thos. Rees and M> rgtm Rees. King's Head, Heolfach, were each fined 10s. and costs for an assault committed by them upon Richard Beynon, of the same place. Tiie complainant stated that, he had been playing- skittles the house of the mother of the defen- dants, that he and they quarrelled, and that they beat and kicked him. His Worship instructed Supt. Matthews to take out a summons against the mother of the defendants for permitting gambling in her house. Assaulting the Police.— David Pliillips, Hc/)lfach, was fined 10s. and costs for drunkenness and 10s. and costs for assaulting Police-constable Johns at Pentre on Saturday night last. The defendant was in the midst of a crowd with his coat off,challenging people to fight. On the constable going into the crowd, and asking the defendant what was the matter, the defendant roared out, What the do you want ?" and struck the officer on the left side of the head, causing blood to flow from the ear. Breach of Colliery Rule?.—DaVid Marom-y,employed as bankrider at Dinas Ishaf Colliery, was charged with causing damage at the said qollierv to the amount of £ 7 Ms. Mr. Daniel Thomas, one of tht owe. rs of the said colliery, stated that a few days prior to Saturday last, in consequence of observing too great a pressure of sttam on the boiler, heasked the engineer how thit was caused. He replied that he was compelled to have that qu:mtity of steam to enable the engine to draw the load underground. The ropes from the enpino communicated with the trams under- ground, and drew the loaded trams to the bottom of the shaft. 1n consequence of what the engine- man said to Mr. Thomas, ho went and cautioned th: defendant against attaching to the rope in future more than thirteen trams. On Saturday last, however, the defendant attached sixteen loaded trams to the rope; the consequence ww thatth- rope broke, and the trams ran wild, and seven of them were smashed. Defendant was fined 20s., and ordered to pay 40s. damages, including costs.

PRESTEIGNE. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Sir R. G. Price, Bart., M.P.; Captain Beavan, and Mr. Edward Coates.)— Assault.—James Brown, s; 'dt>tree turner, Pres- teigne, was charged -w ith assaulting hi.- wife. Bv paying tlie costs, 8s. 6fl., the case was allowed to besettlr-dout of court. ^on-Atte.nd'i/ice.—.James Jones, Richard Taylor, Charlott e West, and Wm. Lucas were charged by Kichard Butler, school- attendancc ofhe-er, with neglecting to send their children to school. Cases were proved. Each was fined 5s., including costs.—Alfred Davies, of-Prcs- teigne, was charged with a similaroifence. It beiny his first appearance he wa,; cautioned, discharged, and ordered to send the child to school forthwith. Durihg the hearing of the following cases Sir R. G. Price withdrew from the bench. Ganu Trespass — ¡ John Bufton. of Litton Hull, and Edward Jor,os, of ) the Thoi n, were charged with being in pAirsuit of conies on land in the possession of Sir I:. (r. Price. Both pleaded guilty. Fined 10s.,audcesu;S* Cd,e&cii. Tl10m:s Wiltiauis, of tiie Thorn, was charged with the same offence. Case was withdrawn on defen- dant paying the costs, 5s.

TENBY. (Before the Mayor, Dr. Dyster. N. J*. Roeh, and E. Laws.)—Stealing Silk.—Jane Davies was brought up on remand, charged with stealing, in the month of April last, a case oi silk and satin, value 1;14. The case was adjourned from the previous court for the attendance oi the owner of the goods. Mr. John Howell Jones, traveller lor Messrs. Eill, M Master, and Plant, .Manchester, swore that, the good" produced were tinrt of wha.t was contained in a. case which he lost, between the 28th and 30th oi April last, ht-tween Pembroke and St. Clear's. He last saw the ease on the 2Sth of April at Pembroke D-ck, where he had it labelled for Pembroke. It was there labelled for Tenby, and then seo, or. with fourteen other CASUS to Tenby but not J, ;2 occasion to use the ase at Tenby he did •.«.<•. tu ..w whether it arrived there. He <; <! :«< -^iss the case till he arrived at St. e", on the 30th of April, The value of the case and goods was £ 15 2s. 4d. Further evidence v.as g;ven as to the disposal oi silk and satin by prisoner, after which prisoner pleaded not guihy, and was committed for trial tc the next quarter sessions. The i- iii-li offered to accept bail, but sureties not being (•t h.-o-ning she was conveyed :) Carmarthen. eu Fire.—George Ly ns, steward of the Teilr, ? County Ciub, was summoned for ali i the cliimneys to Le on iire. Pleaded g-uii;y, „•> i was fined 10s. and 6s. costs. Robert Arnott, i'r similar offence at 7, Esplanade, wv.3 fined .(s-. and ccsts.

t. COUM-Y COUIvTS. C bis Eonour, Judge Herbert.) —Tucker v. Heron was an action to recover £ 47 Ss. 3d. for towage. PiaintilT, for whom was Mr. Downing, solicitor, is an agent for tug Do-t owners in Oarciifi defendant, who was represented by Mr. Vachell, is a shipowner at Liverpool, it appeared from the evidence of William Phslps, the master of the lug Leader, of Cardiff, that he was employed on the 23rd of Se.ptember by the defen- dant, who was with his ship, ilie St. James, in Car- dill, at the time, to tow t he vessel out to Lundy that no arrangement was made as to tariff, and that having towed the vessel six miles outside Lundy -n order to give her a good offing." he dc- mar d'iUUt lull tariff. £ 47 9s. Sd. The defendant, however, swore that a conversation liad taken place between him and Mr. Tucker regarding the towage, that Mi-. Tucker gave him a card, on which was written the names of the defendant's lugs and a statement that he weld 1 tow the St. James out for £25. Defendant at the time told him that he had made an arrangement a em a Liverpool boat, named the Cniveise, for the towage. Plaintiff said th&t the boat would not turn up." Defendant said he thought it would, but. in reply to the plaintiff, said the Leader ::nci the Sir George Elliot might do the work in c;¡.(; the other did not come. The Universe did not make its appearance, but the Leader did. and on the captain saying he had been sent by Mr. Tucker the towage was given to him, on the un- derstanding that it was to be for JE25, and that amount had been paid into court. The plaintiff, however, contended that the agreement as to the £ 25 had been refused at the time, and that that had nothing to do with the towage when it was don". The Judge said he would accept the evi- dence of the defendant, and give judgment for the amount paid into courtfonly. Before Me.- J. M. Herbert, the judge )—On Wednesday his Honour had before him the following and other L':<.SCS :4. n A djawrtttd. Case.—Thomas v. Lucas —This was an action arising out of a co-operative society at Abercarn having got into difficulties, 'ilie defendant was a member of the society, and the society was in- debted to him in the sum of 1!6 15s. lOd. His story was that when the pkimiff. a grocer at Abercarn, took over- the concern h; authorised hip mother to buy goods to the a-m: unt. that was owing to him. The old man was called, and he said the pwntiff would not trust him for anv goods. His Honour said it was a most difficult case. and plaintiff had complicated matters by suing the old man and his son. His Honour non-suited the plaintiff, but refused costs to the defendant. Mr. Parker apleared for the plaintiff, and Mr Bailhache for the defendant. PEMBROKE DOCK.—On Monday the monthly court was held in the Temperance-hall. before Judge Beresford. There were a great manv cases of no public interest. Suits for Debts.—Thomas Stephens, grocer, Monkton. sued Sergeant-In- structor Huggins, of the Pembroke Rifle Volun- teers. for £3 10s. 9d. for groceries. Defendant claimed to lie protected under the 40th section of the Mutiny Act, which stated that any plaintiff could sue for a debt provided notice in writing ha.d been given. This was proved to have been done by plaintiff's solicitor, Mr. Gilbertson and his 3onour gave judgment for the amount, plaintiff agreeing i« accept rt on defendant's terms, viz., halt in April next and the balance 5s. a. month.—J. H. Jacob sued Isaac Jones for £ b 5s., balance of account for goods purchased at Lamma.ston sale. Defendant had paid £ 5 of the account. but stated that he ha j not been applied to by the proper parties for the b.al.ince. Judgment for 4s. a month, on defen- dant's offer. In re Ada IJnreH.yiL, Tenby.—This W:,8 a bankruptcy case. adjourned from Inst court for | the purpose of obtait-ing the evidence of Mr. Ks.toti Haverfordwest. Mr. W. Llewellyn Lev/is appeared for the trustee. Mr. John Andrew Jenkins, and Mr. Lascelles for the bankrupt- The matter was again adjourned l he January court, so that the bankrupt should be present.

FOOTBALL. CAW/DTKF V. IRONSIDES.—This match was played in the Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, on Saturday, in the presence of a ka-ge number of spectators. The teams ere:-Car&,ff: Hybart, back W. D. Phillip*, and Bridie, three-quarter-backs; Heard and Naughton, half-backs; Girling. Evans, Vyvyan, W. P. Phillips, G. Thomas, E. Thomas, W. Thomas, Smith, and Williams, forwards. Jro-r~ side* Price, back; T. Clapp and Saunders, tliree- quarter-backs; Prosser, flying man Facey and R. Williams, quarter-backs; Hayes, D. Clapp, Steed- man. Sullivan, Cook, Cashmore, Browning, and another, forwards. Phillips kicked off for Cardiff, and immediately afterwards Heard secured the ball and attempted to run in. Being unable to evade his pursuers, he went in touch but, instead of throwing the ball out, he touched it down, and making off with it, suc- ceeded in scoring a try. Bridie kicked for goal, and was successful. After some play in neutral ground, the Cardiff forwards dribbled the ball into the Ironsides's twenty-live, and Evans running in, touched it down in goal. Bridie failed to cover the cross ba.r, nnd the Ironsides touch down in self-defence. It was not long before the Ironsides were again compelled to defend their goal, and on Heard kicking the ball beyond the line they touched down in gdl miencc. Bridie immediately after- wards rnadf, a clover attempt to run in. 'He was collared, but the advantas^ was followed up bv some pood dribbling, which resulted in a maul in goal. A hard struggle was decided in favour of the Cardiffians, and VV. I). Phillips kicked for goal, but failed, the Ironsides touching down in self- dufen.-c'. After another touch-down in self-detene.e by the visitors, Girling gained a try, but W. I). Phillips failed in his kick for goal. w Trotter next secured a try. and Bridie kicked goal. Half time was then called. Tliz- latter lialf of the game w.LS t'v"'n more iatal to the Ironsides than the first. Naughton obtained a try, and Bridie kicked goal. Then Hybart dropped a goal in smart style, and only a few minutes elapsed when Vyvyan ran in and obtained a try. Phillips kicked tur goal, but failed, p-nd th,; Ironsides touched down in endi- deioncs..=. try wsw next scorcd by Smith, and Bridie kicked goal. After several more touches down in self-defence by the Ironsides, and a punt- out by Heard. Cardiff obtained another try. which W.D.Phiilips fsilixl to convert into a goal. The ball wis, however, caught by W. 1'. Phillips, who im- mediately touched down well behind the posts. Bridie kick: goal. The ball was no sooner in tlie open again, than by n capital punt from rlridie it scnt into the Irons;des'twent y-five,and Evans ran in, scoring a try. Goalv.-ss kicked by Bridie., and time was then called. The result was—Cai-diif, seven goals, five tries, and eleven touches down, to Ironside* nil. BUEOON COLLEGE V. LLAKDOVEILY SCHOOL.—This match was played on the ground of the former, on Saturday. The ball was started by Christ's College at 2.15. and returned into neutral ground by tlie Llandovery back, where a series of scrim- mages took place. It was gradually worked into the College 25, compelling- them to touch-down iu .df-dt-ft-nce. Shortly afterwards Mr. D. S. Jones got hold of lie ball, and made a good run, and was well collared by Jeffreys. The playing- at this stage was very even, the weight of the Llan- dovery forwards telling in the scrimmages. Ends were changed, and the College kicked" off, they having a slight advantage, until time was nearlj calied, when the Ce>Ucpe back and a Llandovery lr.nn followed the ball behind the goal line, followed by a dispute as t,o who touched, which terminated with the College torching down in self defencv. The match ended in -t dr-tw in favour ot Llandovery. The plav of Jeffreys, Rees, Griffiths, and D. H. Griffiths for the'ColL-ge, and D. S. Jones, Kempthorue. Rowland, :md Rees, Llandovery, w.^s excellent. The game was fast throughout. The teams were constituted as lollow :—IJawdvvery: Back. Bailey liali-tlacks, A. Rowlands, D. S. Jones and Kempthorne; quarter- back. i. L. Roes and Lloyd Davies; forwards F. C. Williams (captain;, Cornish. A. W. Jon. s, loz r, L. r. Ltwis. Alexander, and R. D. Jones, ('hrisfs CvUegt.- Backs. Rees Gilfard; h.li-backs, Jcffn vs and J. P. Griffith- <uart; r-baeks, f-h Jones ind W. L. captain»; forwards, M. Jones. 1. II. Griffith, E. H, Jones, W. Owen. CLrke, TretJiowv, D»vk$, Jc.hn- .on, and D. Richard. l'unxiKND v. LLAXK^LY.—On Saturday a 1. h was played between the abovt, Hubs on tJ-.e ground of the latter, and in the of a lurg# concourse of spectators. Bridgtind having v~n the toss elected to plaj down-lull, the ba!be:»-«- started at 3.15 by Roderick on behalf of Lia; :1- Th* first half of the game was verv evenly • 'Li- tested, not u single point having been scon o "r either side. Time being c-iiiod, the home teeoi pla.ed with tjie advantage of the sHt'ht goo-'ie.: v, and at. oi ice commenced to pass tlie Dah *tow.> .s •heiropponents' goal line. When in the ho,: .• rick, however, procured it, and maie. "e "run of the u;.y, passing ,,11 his opponents i,1 grand Style, placed the lecher betv.\Vn Ui. p.- which lie successfully converted in; a Bridgend, Inning touched oown ir ri-e tell wa:, kicked ou, and Roderick ae<un s»«c->r i-<r it, r-vi in and obtained i "trv, -.vas converted into a gopl bv R. E.-m!; .it the clos* of the game tho .score ih Llaneil; two goals, two uies, and three 7!, <iov.;n to nil. The home team w^ > .,tSeJ oi_l ih Evans, back G. Jones -,nd F. lVwelL -"in-ee- ijiia t- r backs Roderick and V^tkevs, half Wft* an<* J. & quarter oacb; K Mitcholl, MltchciL A. Mitchell, I'll- D. Thorn?!s yjid T. Jones, forwards. the ■fifthr-yjtch plaw hy Lian.-hv during the season, iu each oi wiuch they h*v».jwov<^i victortcus.