Weekly Mail

NEWPORT. bela RD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting was tlilli at the workhouse on Saturday, Mr. J. H. *n chair, and Mr. T. Latch in the vice- ^lr" T- Bircham, the Local Government i nsPector' Was. Present, and offered some he on the prevailing distress. He was glad, 1?» to find that the few cases in which able- ^ith Persons be?n relieved had been dealt Mjg. without the applicants having to undergo Ino- -f pauperism,by providing them with ignity 0at the corporation yard. He congratulated toiet)P^ardians on having made such an arrange- ^th" ^r" Evans intimated that the question 6id 'e rating of the Park Mile was likely to be con- e^, by the parish at the ensuing Easter meet- *°r th e number of paupers in the workhouse Cot he week was 329, as against 309 in the itiij^P^nding week of last year. Children in the l^ai Schools, 205, as against 197. DEATH.—A young woman named Cathe- fow^°rton, wife of a labourer, living in John's- •lanarth-street, died suddenly between five he Six o'clock on Tuesday morning. She called 1J.t bUb;¡l1d, anG informed him that she felt ill. lnou 0re a doctor arrived she had expired. An wUl be held. F%ISGAS COMPANY'S BILL.—In pursuance of a 1^3 otl s'8ne^ by a number of property owners £ *8 caii6^ rateP^yers in the borough, the Mayor 0r a meeting to consider as to the desira- the corporation petitioning Parliament V0tnp„ 'he Biil now being presented by the Gas e ~y seeking for powers to call up new capital Iii,,textend he limits of supply. It is understood objection to the Bill is the high charge «,<Sefors»8- Kr^ict FE0M ^ukning.—Mr. Martin Edwards, tl ^n<}6 c°roner. held an inquest at the George Inn, qi'J50 Wednesday afternoon, touching the the Thomas Boroughs, an infant, 18 months aPp S°n a coa^ merchant in Crown-street, i ti'0tbefeiare^ that on Thursday week deceased's 'Vi'hit t'10 chi'd sitting on a chair near the Kl H0n '»t slie went to serve someone with coal, •v r litt|e^,rn'nS in about five minutes found the So, Creftture in flames. Medical assistance S-ht, buf, the infant died on Sunday. ath.» returned a verdict of "Accidental 'a v^tir^SP^RCH LOCAL BOARD.—The fortnightly the Christchurch Local Board was held T0 on Tuesday evening, Mr. Bladon pre- „ was decided to take the necessary ly action for improving Crown-street, Windsor-terrace, Plymouth-street, e-street.

SWANSEA. ? SWTATL0Y T0 MR. P. SMITH.—The members Postal Telegraph staff met on Friday 4Uh8fintio« a ^a'bot Hotel, for the purpose of 'ntonn ^Inlth, wlio has been appointed the Telegraph Department at rth a testimonial in the shape of a gold keyless watch, as a token of their regard. All had cheerfully contributed, and, although they heartily rejoiced at Mr. Smith's promotion, still they felt sorry to part with one who had worked so long and happily amongst them. Mr. Edwards, superin- tendent, made the presentation. EISTEDDFOD.—The results of the principal com- petitions at the Eisteddfod held at the Albert- hall on St. David's Day were as follow:-Fife band competition Llansamlet Band. Brass band competition First Glamorgan Rifles Band (Mor- riston). Ode on Night" (prize £5 and oak chair) Mr. J. Eurfryn Grey (" Pentre Estyll "), Swansea. Male voice party competition: Brynaman party. Choral competition, "Molwch yr Arglwydd": Raven Hill Choir. The chief competition was in the rendering of We never will bow down," for a prize of 140 and 15 to the conductor, This was won by the Swansea United Choir. SUDDEN DEATH.-A POST-MORTEM ORDERED.— On Tuesday evening an inquest was held at Black Pill into the circumstances attending the death of Lilian Pinn, aged seventeen, who died without having been previously seen by a medical man on Monday. Dr. Bevan, who was called, could not account for the death. The inquest was adjourned in order that a post-mortem examina- tion might be made. SUPPOSED SUFFOCATION OF A CHILD.—A child, aged one month, named Hill, died in a very sudden manner at its mother's breast, at Brynhyfryd, on Tuesday. Dr. Martin was of opinion that the child was suffocated at the breast. An inquest is to be held. RESCUE WORK.—At the Town-hall on Tuesday evening a meeting was held for the purpose of considering means of providing shelter for fallen women. Mr. J. C. Fowler was voted to the chair, and among those present were Mr. J. T. D. Llewelyn and a number of ministers and promi- nent townsmen. Captain Colquhoun reported as to a scheme of taking a small house at Cwmdonkin Park for temporary purposes. If they started it on a small scale he believed £ 145 would carry it through for the first year. Canon Smith, referring to the proposed amalgamation of the Orphan Home and the Home for Friendless Girls, said he believed some co-operation would in a few days be effected between those in- stitutions. Mr. Llewelyn was in favour of this temporary shelter, and believed that sufficient funds would be forthcoming to provide a larger scheme. It was ultimately resolved to take the house in question, and an executive committee was appointed.

ABERDARE, APPLICATION.—At the police-court, on Tuesday, Mr. T. Phillips made a renewed application for a transfer of the licence of the Oak Inn to David Lewis. This was the case in which Mr. R. H. Rhys had occasion to speak last week of the brutal practice of coursing rabbits, his observations having arisen out of the fact that Mr. Lewis the other day had in his house a large number of rabbits for coursing purposes. The justices still held the opinion that he was not a proper person to be licensed, and the application was again re- fused.

ABERAVON. UNSECTARIAN SCHOOLS. On Monday the interesting ceremony of cutting the sod for the foundation of the new Unsec- tarian Schools took place. The ceremony was performed by the respected chairman of the schools, Mr. R. Cook Jenkins, in the pre- sence of the committee and several gentlemen of the town, together with all the school children, who had a holiday given them on the occasion, and who were delighted with the prospect of having a handsome new school for their accommo- dation. The proceedings passed off with a good deal of cheering, and everybody seemed well pleased.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The Rev. F. W. Edmondes presided at the weekly meeting on Saturday. Mr. Bircham visited the workhouse and cottage homes on the 23rd ult., and found both institutions, as usual, in good order. He regretted that there were two cottages unoccupied, as there should at this time be no difficulty in fill- ing them. to the great benefit of the pauper class. A complaint having been made that Dr. Randall did not visit Wick for the purpose of vaccination on the days appointed, the clerk was directed to write to him on the subject.

CARDIGAN. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT.—Dr. Havard, Newport (Pem.), has just sent in to the clerk of the Board of Guardians (Mr. W. G. George) his annual report as medical officer of the No. 3 Dis- .trict of the Cardigan Union, from which it appears that the total number of births therein during the year 1885 was 148, and deaths 88, being at the rate of 284 per 1.000 of the former, and 16 9 per 1,000 of the latter (which, however, really was 15-5, inasmuch as seven of the deaths were of non- resident inhabitants). The rate of pauperism in the same district at the close of last year was 43'02 per 1,000, the number of persons in receipt of parochial relief being 224. It might be added that Dr. Havard's reports are considered by the Local Government Board to be amongst the best and most completely compiled of those sent in from any part of the United Kingdom, and he has repeatedly been complimented by those authori- ties for the same.

CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual weekly meet- iug ot this board was held on Saturday labt, Mr. H. Clay in the chair. The out-door relief for the past week consisted of £ 33 17s. lOd. in kind, and Y,4 14s. 8d. in money.

HAVERFORDWEST. GAS EXPLOSION.—In the execution of the drain- age works an explosion of gas took place on Satur- day morning in Dew-street. In blasting the force of the explosion injured a gas main, and the gas ignited. Every effort was made to subdue the flames in the excavation, but without effect, and it was found necessary to cut off the supply at the gasworks to extinguish them. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment was given at the recently-opened St. Thomas Parish School on Tuesday evening, when, notwithstanding the inclement weather, there was a large and appreciative audience. The first part consisted of a drama, entitled, The Coming Woman." The acting all round was exceedingly good, the cast being Tom Carberry, the lV. M. A. James; Mr. Wigfall, Mr. T. Rule Owen, who appeared to adapt himself to stocking-darning and biiby.nursing with distinguished success; Mrs. Wiyj».iit judge of the Supreme Court, Miss Howells Mrs. Jiadyer, an inland revenue officer, Miss Mary Williaw, Wolverine GrijJ'en, lecturer on Woman's Rights, .ith a forcible manner of making love, Miss Rule IU-en; Victoria, who pre- ferred being wooed than woo, Miss Mary Williams. The second part consisted of a farcical sketch by Herbert iHrdner, en- titled, He that will not when ha may." The artistic acting of Miss Atterbury as the Coun- tess was very creditably supported by Mr. James as Count Max, while the rubicund landlord of the country inn fitted Mr. Howard Davies as if to the manner born. Miss Atterbury sang two ballads in the course of the piece in such a charming man- ner as to gain great applause. Between the acts songs were sung by Mr. J. Spriggs .9 Thomas and Mr. Stockham, while in the comic duet, "Very Suspicious," Miss Atterbury and Mr. James gained an encore. A glee class, under the leadership of Mr. John Reynolds, contributed a couple of pieces, and praise is due to Miss Carter for the winsome manner in which her pupils sang The Playmates' Waltz." Miss Phillips and Mr. de Winton very efficiently accompanied the musical portion of the entertainment.

LLANSADWRN. PRESENTATION.—The Rev. T. Pugh, curate of Llansadwrn and Llanwrda, having recently been appointed vicar of Gwynfe, Carmarthenshire, his friends deemed the occasion of his departure for his new sphere of labour a proper one to present him with a testimonial. It took the form of a handsome purse, which contained fifteen sovereigns, the proceeds of an evening concert. The presentation was made in the Board School-room on the 25th inst. by Miss Annie Davies, of Bryndyfan. Brief addresses were delivered on the occasion by Mr. T. M. Jones, chairman, and a few friends, all testifying to the valuable services rendered by Mr. Pugh during his stay of five years in Llansadwrn and Llan- wrda, where he has made many friends, and all wishing him and his family every success and happiness in their new home.

LLANDILO. LOCAL BOARD.—This board met on Tuesday evening, when Mr. David Lewis presided. Mr. John Bowen's tender was accepted for collecting the market tolls during the ensuing year. It was resolved to appoint Mr. David Bowen as returning officer at the ensuing election in consequence of the inability of the chairman (Captain Thomas) to act.

LLANGELER. SCHOOL TREAT.—The annual treat of tea and cake to the members of the Capel Mair Sunday sch°°ls came off last Wednesday. Some 130 partook of the good things spread before them. In the evening an entertainment of a miscellaneous character was held in the schoolroom, under the presidency of the Rev. John Williams, the respected vicar of the parish.

MOUNTAIN ASH. CHAMBER OF TRADE. — This chamber met on Tuesday evening at the New Inn Assembly-room, Mr. J. Long presiding. The chairman vice-chair- man, and secretary were instructed to draw up a draft petition to the Great Western Railway Company praying them to extend their goods warehouse at Mountain Ash. The draft will be considered at the next meeting. The question of postal facilities at Mountain Ash was next discussed. It appeared that recently letters posted in London on Saturday did not reach Mountain Ash until Monday morning, and those posted on week days not until the following evenings. Formerly they reached Mountain Ash the next morning. The secretary was requested to call the attention of the Postmaster-General to the matter.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. TERRIBLE FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday after- noon the inhabitants of Newcastle Emlyn were thrown into a state of great excitement by the in- telligence that a young woman had received most shocking injuries upon her body through being dragged into the machinery at Mr. T. Thomas' corn grinding and saw mills, which are situated on the town side of the River Tivy at that place. It appears that Sarah Evans, daughter of Mr. James Evans, a gardener in the employ of Mr. C. Fitzwilliams, Cilgwyn, had occasion to go near a wheel in full motion in the corn mills, where she was temporarily engaged in removing the ground meal. By some means or other a broom in her hand fell, and, in endeavouring to regain posses- sion of it, her drees was caught by the cogs of the wheel, and she was drawn into the working machinery, receiving injuries of a shocking character on her right side. With great difficulty the machinery, which was driven by water from the adjoining river, was stopped, and the mangled body of the poor sufferer extricated. The woman was conveyed home and medical aid duly obtained. It was found necessary to amputate both her leg and arm, the former wholly and the latter just above the wrist. The unfortunate young woman, however, did not revive, but lingered on in great suffering until about ten o'clock on Saturday morning, when she succumbed to her terrible injuries. Both Drs. Lloyd and Powell were in attendance, but medical skill was of no avail. Deceased was 23 years of age, and much liked in the town. An inquest will be held. FASHIONABLE WEDDING.—Last Tuesday morning the above town was en fete on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Evans, daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Evans, solicitor, of the above place, to the Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, rector of Llanddarog, near Carmarthen. The ceremony was performed in Newcastle-Emlyn Parish Church by the Rev. William Powell, vicar.

NA^iBERTH. PRESENTATION.—The Lord Bishop of Llandaff presided at an interesting meeting hold at the National Schoolroom on Saturday evening, for the purpose of bidding the rector and his family fare- well, and presenting Miss Wilson with a dressing case, set in silver, subscribed for by the congrega- tion, and a diamond ring and large photograph of the choir (40 in number), subscribed for by the choir. The address and presentation from the con- gregation were made by Mr. R. H. Buckby, one of the churchwardens, and the address, ring, and photograph from the choir by Mr. J. B. Williams her Majesty's Assistant-Inspector of Schools. In each address the services rendered by Miss Wilson, both at the organ and in the choir, were spoken of in the highest terms. The rector and his family leave for their new home at Stoke Bruern, Northamptonshire, with the best wishes and prayers of their former parishioners. A SCHOOL BOARD FOR LLANGEINOR.—Last Fri- day Mr. C. L. Waugh presided at a meeting of ratepayers, held at Pontycymmer, to select four persons to represent the Garw portion of Llan- geinor on the new School Board. Several persons were named, but after some dicussion the follow- ing were adopted by the meeting, viz., Messrs. C. L. Waugh, Edward Lewis, and Lewis Lewis, and Dr. Parry.

PEMBROKE DOCK. NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.—On Tuesday evening a seaman named William James fell over- board from the Anson war ship lying at Hobbs' Point. A seaman (whose name we have not ascer- tained), belonging to the ordnance ship General Peel, ran to the side of the pier, and jumped over after James, whom he sustained in the water until rescued by a ferry boat. The water was intensely cold, and there is no doubt that James would have perished but for the gallant act of his rescuer, who fully deserves recognition by the Humane Society. SCHOOL BOARD.—The first meeting of the newly- elected board was held on Tuesday evening. The whole of the members of the board were present excepting the Rev. D. Bowen, Monkton, who was unavoidably absent. The Revs. J. S. Allen, Pem- broke Dock, and J. R. Owen, Pembroke, were nominated as chairman, and a tie ensued. Even- tually the former gentleman withdrew, and Mr. Owen was declared elected as chairman for the ensuing term of the board, viz., three years. Mr. W. Davies was elected vice-chairman, having offi- ciated in that capacity at the former board. It was arranged that two out of every three meetings be held at Pembroke Dock and one at Pembroke. Messrs. W. H. Lewis, H. D. Brown, and Howells were elected the Finance Committee, and a Manag- ing School Committee for each town was appointed. The clerk to the board was desired to write to the mayor of the borough, Dr. J. W. Morison, thanking that gentleman for his money gift to the Board Schools, which would be expended in the purchase of suitable prizes for deserving children in the respective schools of the borough.

TREDEGAR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meet- ing of tho Bedwellty Board of Guardians on Wed- nesday Mr. W. H. Powell, who presided, gave notice that at the next meeting of the board the appointment of medical officer for New Tredegar District would be made also the question of re- appointing the two relieving officers would be brought forward.

WHITLAND. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION.—In the list of the successful candidates at the recent examination of the Pharmaceutical Society we find the name of Mr. James Thomas, of Castell-drainog. Whitland, a pupil of the Rev. Thomas Davies, vicar of Llangan.

MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The usual bi-monthly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. George Martin. Mr. Edward Lawrence wrote thanking the board for the use of their meeting-room on Thursday last for the holding of the examination of local candidates for scholar- ships at the Royal College of Music. The Surveyor stated that there were lire-extinguishing applian- ces at the Dowlais Police-Station, but, as it appeared that certain new apparatus were re- quired, he was directed to report upon the matter at the next meeting. With regard to the letter re- ceived from the Troedyrhiw Chamber of Trade, calling attention to the necessity for the provision of additional public lamps at Troedyrhiw, the surveyor reported that that place was quite as well off in the matter of public lighting as Merthyr and Dowlais; hence it was decided that for the present no action should be taken. —The Clerk said he had arranged with Mr. H. P. Linton, clerk to the Mountain Ash Local Board, to have a clause inserted in the Bill pro- moted in Parliament for that board, undertaking to pay such damages, in default of agreement, as should be determined by arbitration for any loss caused to the Glyncoch Mill, of which the Merthyr Board are the lessees, by reason of the interception and abstraction of water from the Clydach River and its tributaries.—Dr. Dyke reported that the births registered during the four weeks ending February 27 numbered 159, and the deaths 119, these figures giving a rate of births of 39 and of deaths of 29 per 1,000. Measles seemed to have almost disappeared, but three deaths from scarlet fever had occurred at Treharria.—The Surveyor submitted a plan showing the improvement that would be made to the road if the defective wall opposite the old tollgate, near the upper entrance to Penydarren Works, were set back when re- built. A letter was read from Colonel J. W. Morgan, of Brecon, who is the owner of the land, consenting to the wall being set back three feet. It was agreed that the work should be carried out, the clerk tjn directed to write to Colonel Morgan thanking him for his generous kindness. A balance of £5,774 13s. 6d. was reported to stand at the bank to the credit of the board.—A bill of £73 10s. was sent in by Mr. Bateman for examining the Neuadd Reservoir and advising as to its restoration, including clerks' assistance and expenses, and the same was ordered to be paid.

BRIDGEND HIGHWAY BOARD. A monthly meeting of the Bridgend District Highway Board was held on Saturday, when Mr. J. Blanay Jenkins presided. The Vestry of Llan- dyfodwg having recommended certain road im- provements in the Ogmore Valley, the surveyor was instructed to report upon those recommenda- tions, and to produce an estimate of the cost of carrying out the work at the next meeting.—The Clerk reported that he had received the plaintiff's bill of costs in the Coychurch encroachment case, amounting to £5717s. 6d., but it bad been taxed down to £32198. 6d.—Mr. Howell (Pencoed) and Mr. Edwin Williams complained that the chairman would not listen to Mr. John Rees, the plaintiff in the action, but they paid attention to what the surveyor stated, and it now transpired that he was wrong.—The Chairman said the committee that was appointed had taken the matter out of the hands of the surveyor.—The Vice-Chairman (Mr. Thomas Rees) said the board would not listen to the parishioners, and he would now like to know, who would have to pay tho costs of the action.—The Clerk replied that the parish would have to pay.—The Vice-Chairman said the parishioners were determined that they would not, pay it if they could possibly avoid it.—Mr. William Hdwell (Pencoed) moved that the surveyor pay the costs. He did not like to use strong ex- pressions, but it was he who led the board into the fog in which they were.—The Vice-Chairman and Mr. Edwin Williams stated that in their opinion the surveyor was not fit to hold the office.—After a long discussion the subject dropped, it being understood that all the expenses of the action would be charged on the hamlet of Coychurch Lower.—Mr. Edwin Williams made a complaint against the surveyor with regard to a quantity of cinders, which he said had been paid for by the hamlet of Ynisawdre. and bad afterwards been taken to other parishes.—A committee, consisting of the chairman, vice-chairman, and Mr. Edwin Williams, was appointed to investigate the matter.

PRESENTATION TO LIEUT.-COLONEL LEWIS AT MERTHYR. The non-commissioned officers of the Merthyr Detachment of Volunteers at the close of mess, held at the Cowbridge Arms Inn, Merthyr, on Monday evening, presented to Lieut.-Colonel Lewis, in cele- bration of his recent promotion, a photograph group portrait of members, enclosed in a handsome gold frame. Several non-commissioned officers from other detachments of the 2nd Glamorgan and from the G Company of Breconshire Volunteers stationed at Cefn were present at the very interest- ing gathering. The gallant colonel, upon enter- ing the mess-room, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion, received a most enthusiastic ovation, and was accompanied;by the Rev. Charles Griffith (chaplain), Captains T. L. White, J. O. White, and Craig, and Lieutenants L. P. Jones and F. T. James.—A letter was read from Colonel Cress- well regretting his inability to attend and assist in doing honour to one of the best officers he had in the regiment."—The picture was formally presented by Colour-Sergeant Lockyer, together with a complimentary address, and in the course of an eulogistic speech the colour-sergeant ex- pressed the deep affection in which LIeut.-Colonel Lewis was held bv the men of all grades, and the great pride they felt in serving under him.—The gallant colonel, on rising to reply, was loudly cheered, and the applause was so long sustained that it was some time before he could proceed. He traced, in a very interesting manner, his career as a volunteer, from the time he joined as a private until his assumption of the distinguished position which he now enjoys, and he assured the non- commissioned officers who had shown such good feeling towards him that he should treasure their gift so long as he lived. He acknowledged with gratitude the confidence reposed in him, and said that if ever the time came when the regi- ment were called out to defend their Queen and country they need not fear but that he would do his part. (Applause.)

CARDIFF. MONDAY. (Before Dr. PAINE and Mr. ROBERT BIRD.) ALLEGED THEFT FROM THE PERSON.—John West, 55, was remanded for a week on a charge of stealing three florins and Is. from the person of Elizabeth Grant, at the Eagle Inn, St. John's-square, on the 27th of February. STEALING CONDENSED MILK.—James aged fourteen, charged with stealing three tins of con- densed milk, value Is. 6d., from Messrs. Ashley and Flower's, Hope-street, on the 28th ult., pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to five days' imprison- ment. STEALING A WATCH AND CHAIN.—Nelson E. Mortimer was charged with stealing a silver watch and chain, one lion shilling, and one 25-cent piece from the person of D. Morgan, ia St. Mary-street, on the 28th of January. Prosecutor stated that he was in a public-house opposite the theatre, and there met prisoner. After a little conversation he asked him if he could show him the way to the station. Prisoner said he could, and went with him. On the road they met a young lady whom prisoner knew. They stood talking, and then both prisoner and the young lady dis- appeared. He looked for bis watch, and found it missing, with the other articles. He gave infor- mation to the police. Prisoner, on being arrested, denied the charge, and said that the girl who was with him gave him the watch. Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next quarter essions.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. W. M. NORTH, stipendiary, Mr. R. H. RHYS, and Mr. D. E. WILLIAMS.) STEALING A SAFETY LAMP.—James Edwards, a ripper, of Mountain Ash, was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour for stealing a safety lamp from the Deep Dyffryn Pit, the property of Nixon's Navigation Company. CHARGE OF PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS.—Benja- min Jenkins, Whitcomb Inn, Aberdare, was sum- moned for permitting drunkenness to take place on his licensed premises on the 14th ult. Mr. T. Phillips defended. The evidence given in support of the case was considered to be intlufficient to justify a conyiction, and the summons was con- sequently dismissed.

BRIDGEND.* SATURDAY. A SHARP POLICEMAN.—John Williams, collier, Blaengarw, was charged with stealing £110s. from Henry Poole, at the Blaengarw Hotel. The man and several others were drinking together on Thursday last, when the complainant missed a sovereign and a half-sovereign. Police-Constable Hurford was called in, but failed to find any money on either of the men. He then requested them to open their mouths. The prisoner refused and ran out to the back. The constable followed him and saw him let a sovereign and half-sovereign drop from his mouth into his hand. Prisoner was sent to prison for o months.

PENARTH. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. J. CORBETT, J. WARE, and V. TRAYES.) INDECENCY.—William Frost was charged with in- decent exposure. There were two charges against him. The Bench inflicted a fine of JE5 and costs in the one case, and the expenses in the other, or two months' imprisonment. Mr. Belcher defended.

STRANGE CASE OF CHILD DESERTION AT LLANELLY. Late on Tuesday evening the attention of Police- Constable John Jones wa.s called to a parcel deposited in the snow at the doorway of house in Station-road, Llanelly. On examination it was found to be a female child about two months' old. The child was shabbily dressed, and appeared to be a weakly infant. No clue has yet been got as to the parentage of the waif, which is now ia the care of Mrs. Williams, Waterloo-atreet. who, being childless, is willing to adopt it. I

LLANELLY. WEDNESDAY. (Before Messrs. RICHARD NEVILL and R. MACLAREN.) A PAIR OF VAGABONDS. — Two young tramps were brought up in custody charged with uttering a counterfeit coin at the Northgate Hotel on Saturday, also with assaulting Police-Constables E. Hopkins and J. Evans. Prisoners had gone into the hotel, and in payment for beer tendered a counterfeit half-crown. The constables having been summoned pro- ceeded to search the defendants, and while doing so were struck and kicked repeatedly. The defendants, it appeared from a letter received from the Treasury, could not be proceeded against on the graver charge, as nc similar coins had been found upon them, and there was no evidence to show that they had tendered spurious coins else- where. For the assault on the police they were sent to gaol for one month with hard labour.

MERTHYR. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. W. M. NORTH, Stipendiary.) ASSAULTS ON THE POLICE.—Thomas Burrows was charged with assaulting Police-Constable Thomas Isaac whilst in the execution of his duty at Merthyr on Monday. It appeared that the con- stable was called in to eject prisoner from his lodgings in the Glebeland. The officer found him smashing the furniture, and prisoner struck him in the chest and attempted to kick him several times. Assistance had to be obtained to get the prisoner to the station, and on the way thither he behaved very violently. The learned magistrate imposed a fine of 10s. and costs, with the alternative of fourteen days' hard labour.—D. Thomas was charged with committing an assault upon P.C. John Phillips. Because the constable prevented his carrying beer into the Dowlais. Works prisoner took hold of him by the collar and dragged it off. In this case a penalty of 5s. and costs was inflicted.

A BRUTAL HUSBAND AT NEWPORT. EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIP. At Newport Police-court on Wednesday (before Dr. Woollett and Mr. Cullum) Frederick Thomas, captain of the steam-tug Prairie Flower, was charged on a warrant with assaulting his wife, Julia Thomas. Mr. T. H. Parker appeared to pro- secute; Mr. Moore defended.—The complainant, whose face was terribly swollen and discoloured, said defendant was her second husband. They had been married about ten years, and had five children. Her son by the former husband was married to defendant's sister,—The Bench: Then defendant is your husband and son-in-law.—Com- plainant, continuing, said on Sunday afternoon defendant asked her to clean his boots, but the request was made in such a tone that she refused, whereupon he threatened to beat her. She became afraid and left the house. About six o'clock he also threatened her, and at ten o'clock he returned to the house, in Dock-parade, and, having locked the door, knocked her down, kicked her, and beat her in a brutal manner. Four of her front teeth were knocked out, and her body was covered with bruises. This was, she said, not the first time he had ill-used her, but she had forgiven him on previous occasions. After the warrant was issued defendant went to the house, smashed up a great deal of the crockery, and took the rest away to an uncle's.—Mr. Moore, for the defence, said defendant had had a great deal of trouble with his wife, who would not look after her domestic duties. She had recently had a legacy, and he had to complain that she was in the habit of getting drunk with the money, and leaving the children and the house unattended.—The Bench, in the result, said the woman ought to have obeyed her husband when he asked her to clean his boots. That was, however, no palliation for the assault, which was a very brutal one. He was fined 40s. and costs, or a month's imprisonment, and bound over to keep the peace, with a. warning that if he appeared again on a similar charge he would be sent to prison without the option of a tine.

SUMMARY WAY OF SETTLING A DEBT AT NEWPORT. At Newport Police-court on Wednesday (before Dr. Woollett and Mr. Cullum) Alfred Phillips, a young butcher, was charged with violently assault ing Samuel tVhite, another butcher, on Monday. It appeared that on Monday afternoon the com- plainant and defendant met in Dock-street just outside the police-office, and after a few words had passed they began to fight. Phillips got the upper hand, and, hitting White down, gave him a violent "hiding"—that was what it was called—on the ground. The punishment was administered to such an extent that White became covered with blood. Inspector Winmill, looking out from the police-office window, observed what was going on, and took Phillips into custody. White, however, now said it all arose from his own conduct, and he did not wish to press the charge. He explained, in answer to the Bench, that ho had a quarter of beef from de- fendant on Saturday, and, instead of paying him back the money which it realised, went on the spree. When he was met by Phillips he was unable to pay, and defendant thrashed him.—The Bench, informing defendant that he had no right to take the law in his own hands, dismissed the case under the circumstances.

A PUBLIC-HOUSE FIEND AT NEWPORT. At Newport Police-court on Wednesday (before Dr. Woollett and Mr. Cullum) James Betts, who did not put in an appearance, was summoned for assaulting Frank Folk, landlord of the Falcon Inn. Commercial-road, on Saturday evening.—Com- plainant explained that defendant was in the house with a number of others, some of whom gave him permission to drink out of their glasses. Subsequently he began to take French leave, and helped himself to the others' beer. A dispute arose, and Betts be- came violent. The landlord ordered him to leave, but he retorted by hitting him several times on the mouth and about the body. He jumped on the chairs and tables, threatening people, and eventually got down, butted Mrs. Folk violently in the stomach with his head, and at last laid hold of her legs and tripped her up. He was pulled away, but still threatened violence until he was ejected by a number of men.—The Bench lined him £1 and costs, or a month in default of pay- ment. _—————-

AN ABERDARE LICENSING APPEAL. On Tuesday, in the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice (before Justices Hawkins and Mathew), Mr. Patterson (instructed by Messrs. Linton and Kenshole, solicitors, Aberdare) applied to make absolute a rule granted against the Aber- dare Licensing Justices to show cause why they should not grant a licence authorising Mi-. G. V. Jones, of the Trecynon Brewery, Aberdare, to sell by retail in his shop or spirit vaults at the said brewery wine not to be consumed in the said shop or vaults. The justices had refused the licence upon the ground that the premises in question were not a shop" within the meaning of* 23 Vic., chap. 27, sec. 4, under which the application was made, which, in their opinion, was intended to apply to premises where general goods and commodities other than foreign wine were sold. and not to a place where beer and spirits only were stored and sold, as was go in the present case.—The Court, after hearing the urgu nents, intimated that they saw no reason for puuing such a limited construction upon the Act! as the justices had done, and made the rule) absolute.

THE CHARGE OF WIFE BEATING AGAINST A MERTHYR SOLICITOR. CONVICTION OF THE DEFENDANT. At Merthyr Police-court on Monday (before Mr. W. M. North, stipendiary) the adjourned summons charging William Price, solicitor, of Merthyr, with assaulting his wife, Alice Jane, on the 21st of January, again came on for hearing. Mr. J. Vaughan appeared for the complainant, the defen- dant being represented by Mr. J. Plews. Mr. Vaughan said the case was ordered to stand over a fortnight ago with a view to a settlement. Since then some correspondence had passed between Messrs. Simons and Plews and himself in regard to the matter, but he was sorry to say the terms proposed by the other side were not satisfactory, and the case must, therefore, proceed. Mr. Vaughan went on to say that there were certain matters arising out of this correspondence which would render it necessary that he should go back to certain points of the evidence previously given by Mrs. Price, but Mr. Plews objected to Mr. Vaughan travelling outside the record. They were there to answer a charge of assault committed on a certain day, and his friend should con tine himself strictly to that. Mr. Vaughan said if he could prove that an aggravated assault had been committed then he should ask for an order of judicial separation. The Stipendiary thought that for the present Mr. Vaughan should restrict himself to the assault complained of. Mrs. Price was then called. She said that on the night of the 21st of January her husband came home tipsy about, half-past eleven o'clock, and because there was no supper prepared for him he caught hold of the oil cloth cover on the dining-room table and threw it at her whilst she was lying on the couch. He afterwards threw his hat and umbrella at her. Seeing that he was in a temper she left the room, and went into her bedroom. She took the eldest child out of the cot, and put her to bed with the servants, and then went into the nursery, where her baby was, and lay on the floor. Her motive for going into. the nursery was that she was afraid to go into her own room. She remained in the nursery until about half-past one or two o'clock, when the defendant burst open the door, which was locked, and dragged her up by force on to the landing. He said he would throw her downstairs, and be tried twice to do so. He also said he would strangle her, and do for the chil- dren as well. She called out Murder," and the general servant came to her assistance. He attempted to get her into her own room, but she resisted and ran into his father's, room, where he followed her. She sat on the side of the bed until six o'clock, defendant during the whole time using most brutal and disgusting language. When he came downstairs in the morning he wanted to make it up," but she took no notice of him. In cross-examination, Mrs. Price refused to answer the question as to whether she and her husband tried to provoke each other as much as possible while in the father's bedroom. At aeven o'clock in the morning defendant went out for a paper, and he came home about half-past ten drunker still. He left to go to the office in about ten minutes after, but he did not kiss her when they parted. After he had gone she sent for her mother, who lived close by, and who came, and subsequently she removed her things to her mother's house. It was some days after that she consulted her solicitor, and directed him to institute these proceedings. Very likely she said some- thing spiteful to the defendant about his first wife, but he brought up her name first. Mr. Price's practice was very small, and without his father's assistance perhaps he would not be able to live. In re-examination witness said that the defendant was not in the habit of attending to his business, preferring to frequent public-houses. Susan James, who was in service with the parties on the date of the assault, corroborated her mistress's statement that defendant came home intoxicated about one o'clock. She said she beard him call out Alice," and immediately afterwards she heard him break open the nursery door and drag her mistress out. Shortly afterwards com- plainant called out Murder," and witness came out to the landing and saw defendant dragging her into the old gentleman's bedroom. Replying to Mr. Plews, witness said she lived at the house for three months, and this was the first disturbance she had seen during that time. Except when the defendant got a little drop too much to drink, he and his wife lived happily together. Mr. Piews, in addressing the learned magistrate, said he thought he might disabuse his mind of having to answer anything like an aggravated assault. He contended that the case had been grossly exaggerated by Mrs. Price, who bad imported into it all the venom she could in order to make it look as black as possible. As to the alleged assault downstairs, his explanation was that his client accidentally pushed the cover off the table, which had a polished surface, and, with the hat and umbrella which had been placed upon it, the cover fell by the side of the complainant, there being no pretence for saying that the things were thrown at Mrs. Price at all. With respect to what took place upstairs, the defendant simply endeavoured to get his wife into her own room. Technically, no doubt, he had committed an assiult, but it was of such a frivolous and paltry description that the justice of the case would be amply met by the imposition of the smallest possible line. There had been certain overtures which ought to have been accepted, and which would have put an end to this painful inquiry but there appeared to be a determination to try and ruin the defendant, although he believed that if the woman had not been prompted by others the case would never have been brought into court at all. David Price, defendant's father, with whom he resides in Thomas street, Merthyr, was produced as a witness, and he bore out the version given by Mr. Plews as to what occurred in the dining-room. He said he heard the defendant call outside the nursery door several times for his wife, and as she refused to come out the defendant burst open the door. He then attempted to get her into her own room, but she resisted, and ran into wit- ness's room. Her husband followed her, and they talked nasty things to each other until Mrs. Price went downstairs. The Stipendiary he was of opinion that there was not sufficient aggravation in this case to make it possible for him to make a separation order. However, assuming Mrs. Price's account of what passed downstairs to be exaggerated, it was quite clear that some violence—perhaps extreme vio- lence—was used on the landing, and, therefore, he should fine the defendant £1 and costs, or fourteen days.

IMPORTANT SHIPPING CASE AT CARDIFF. FOREIGN V. ENGLISH SEAMEN. At the Borough Police-court, Cardiff, on Tuesday (before Mr. Valpy, deputy stipendiary) Mr. Vachcl), instructed by the Board of Trade, sup- ported a charge of unlawfully supplying seamen to captains of vessels against Gustave Johnson, boarding-house keeper. Mr. Ensor defended.—Mr. Vachell, in opening the case, said he would prove that Johnson went on board the ship Astrakhana, taking with him eleven men, one of whom was a man named Johnson. Subsequently he should prove that he showed the men to the captain, and spoke of them as a fine set, and from amongst them he chose some, one of whom was Johnson. It was this very thing that the Board of Trade desired to stop, and he hoped that the bench could inflict a heavy fine. He said that at the present time there were a great number of men every day at the shipping offices, and there was no difficulty in obtaining them. The boarding-house keepers got foreigners and supplied them to captains, greatly to the detriment of English seamen, who were unable to get any work, and lately this had resulted in a great fight between English and foreign sailors.—Mr. Ensor objected to the latter statement being taken in evidence.—William Turner, chief superinten- dent of the Mercantile Marine, said that he had not issued a licence to defendant.—In cross- examination he said it would be possible for a man to have a licence without his know- ledge, but highly improbable.—Captain Richards, master of the Astrakhana, deposed that defendant offered him a crew of about twelve men on the 26th ult., and brought them to the ship at Penarth. He selected Johnson amongst three or four more, and afterwards Johnson signed the articles.—This closed the case for the prosecution.—Mr. Ensor, for the defence, said that there were a great number of reasons why there should be no conviction. It had not been proved that defendant had no licence. He might have had one without the knowledge of Mr. Turner. In the second place, the identity of Johnson, the defendant, had not been proved. There were hundreds of Johnsons, and there was no evidence that defendant was the man in ques- tion.—Mr. Vachell then asked for the case to be adjourned, in order that he might prove the identity of the defendant.—Mr. Ensor objected, and said that this was a purely criminal charge, and, the prosecution having broken down, an adjourn- ment ought not to be granted.—The Stipendiary agreed with this, and Mr. Vachell withdrew the charge.—A similar case was brought forward and withdrawn for the same reason—want of evi- dence.—The Stipendiary stated that he was sorry Mr. Vachell had not had an opportunity of raising the point.—Later in the day Mr. Vachell applied for a case, and the deputy-stipendiary said that the matter should have his careful consideration, and that he would give him an answer on Wednesday. On the opening of the court on Wednesday the Deputy Stipendiary stated he had care- fully considered the case, and had come to the conclusion that there was sufficient evidence to prove that defendant did procure the seamen to be shipped in the vessel, but that he held the document put in, sealed by the Board of Trade seal, to prove the defendant -was not licensed to ship seamen was not legally evidence. However, he would, if it was applied for, grant the Board of Trade a case upon this point. Mr. Vachell then applied for a case, which was granted.

RECKLESS MINERS AT MERTHYR. At Merthyr Police-court on Monday (before Mr. W. M. North and Dr. Probert) Evan Jenkins, Andrew Burns, Owen Jones, Wrn. Stream, Daniel Williams, Rees Ingram, John John, Joseph George, William Williams, Thomas Lewis, Henry John, and William Lewis were summoned for that they, being employed in the South Duffryn Colliery, did unlaw- fully commit a breach of the special rules in force thereat by unlocking their lamps whilst in the mine. John John did not appear, it being stated that he had gone to America. Mr. Charles Russell James prosecuted on behalf of the mortgagees of the Plymouth Company, and Mr. J. Plews defended' The whole of the defendants present pleaded guilty. —They were each fined 5s. and costs, making in all 16s., the Stipendiary announcing that if any cases of this kind came before him again he would deal with them in a very different way.—John Meredith, a collier engaged in tha same pit, was mulcted in a like penalty for a. similar offence on I wtber date.

THE MUNICIPAL WARDS OF CARDIFF. PUBLIC MEETING AT GRANGETOWN. PETITION FOR SEPARATION FROM CANTON. A public meeting was held at the Clive-hall, Grangetown, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening, to consider the question of petitioning for separation from the Canton Ward and for distinct and separate representation in the Town Council. Mr. S. Meldon took the chair, and there were also among those present Councillors Lougher, Sanders, and Stevens, and Mr. Tysoe. The CHAIRMAN remarked that the needs of the people of Grangetown were not sufficiently appre- ciated by the Town Council, simply because the district was not separately and distinctly repre- sented on the board. He pointed out that the place had been growing very rapidly, but it had been sadly neglected as compared with other parts of tbe town, and the result was bad sanitation and an abnormal degree of sickness. Mr. W. TYSOE regretted the circumstance that there was not so large an attendance as the nature of the meeting might have called for, and he read letters of apology from Councillors Vaughan and Brain, both of whom approved of the movement for separation. He then moved a resolution expressing the opinion that the time had arrived when Grangetown, owing to its increase of population, ought to have a separate existence as a ward and district representation in the Town Council, and that they should send a petition to the mayor and corporation in favour of the proposed change. Continuing, he said they were also entitled to representation at the Board of Guardians, which they had not got at present. In conclusion, he warned them against the suggested amalgamation- of Grangetown with the South Ward under any circumstances. Mr. HAMLETT seconded the motion. He believed there was a project on foot to separate Grange- town frcm Canton and amalgamate it with the South Ward. If that were carried out, they would be in a worse position than they were at present. Mr. MARSHALL, who also supported the motion, remarked that there were 1,136 houses and shops in Upper and Lower Grangetown, and that, allow- ing eight persons for each house, would give them a population of 9,088. That, he thought, was sum- cient reason why they should have distinct repre- sentation. Alluding to the sanitary condition of the place, he asked what they paid urban sanitary rates for. Not one-third of the rates paid at Grangetownwere expended upon the improvements and sanitary work in that district, and he thought they had stood such a manifest injustice long enough. (Applause.) Councillor STEVENS, who was next called upon, fully endorsed all that had been said in favour of distinct representation. As far as he was con- cerned, he should be very pleased to support it, and he was extremely glad the subject had been brought forward. Councillor LOUGHER, who was next requested to address the meeting, assured them he had every sympathy with the resolution. But what he wanted was to see a well-matured scheme brought forward so that when the work had been accom- plished it should stand for years to come. (Ap- plause.) He thought Grangetown would soon be entitled to six members instead of three. But if they claimed six members for Grangetown now it would be more than their due, according to the representation of other districts in the Town Council. The population of Cardiff exceeded 100,000, of which the inhabitants of Grangetown numbered nearly 10,000. The mem- bers of the corporation numbered 40, so that the proper share of representation for Grangetown would be a tenth, or four members. (Applause.) What he considered would be the best way out of the difficulty would be to obtain an increase in the number ot repre- sentatives all round. Comparing Cardiff with other towns, he said Blackburn, which had a population of 104,000, was divided into. seven wards, and had 64 representatives—16 aldermen and 48 councillors. If Cardiff were treated in the same way there would not be the slightest diffi- culty in giving Grangetown six members. Other towns, such as Bolton, Brighton, Leicester, and Sunderland, which were all about the same size as Cardiff, had councils ranging from 50 to 64 members. He had reason to believe the corpora- tion would be going in for an Act of Parliament next November, and he thought they might very well tack on a prayer to tha House for extra representation of the town. All the corporation could do at present as to separation was to petition the Local Govern- ment Board to send an inspector down, but than inspector would have no power to grant increased representation. Tha consequence would be that, if that were made a separate ward, they would only be granted three members, and he maintained that they were entitled to more than that. He did not wish to give them half a loaf. Councillor SANDERS pointed out that the very thing they were now seeking was what he had proposed in the scheme he brought before the Town Council last year, and which was opposed by the very men who were now speaking in favour of separation. He reminded them that they must ask for something, that would be equally fair to other persons in the town, and, if they asked for six members, as the council was at present con- stituted they would be asking for more than their fatr share. He did not agree with increasing the number of the council, because he thought the towns mentioned by Mr. Lougher would gladly, if they could, get rid of some of their representatives. What he considered ought to be done was to give Grangetown separate representation, and allow it three members, one to be elected each year. That was what he had already proposed, and was ail that they could fairly expect. Mr. EDWARDS asked whether, if he supported the resolution, he should be understood as pledging himself to sign a petition in favour of six mem- bers. If so he would not vote, because he felt that they could not in justice expect more than three. The CHAIRMAN explained that nothing whatever was said in the motion about the number. They would be quite content with three, and all they wanted was that they should be in a position to send their own local and independent men to the council. | The motion was then put to the meeting, and carried without dissent.

PENARTH LOCAL BOARD. THE UNEMPLOYED. The usual monthly meeting of the above board was held on Monday night, the members present being Messrs. Jamps Edwards (chairman). R. Forrest, J. P. Thompson, D. Morgan, G. Pile, W. B. Shepherd, and R. Bevan; Mr. Morris, clerk and Mr. Court, surveyor.—The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved of.—The Board proceeded to elect a member in place of the late Mr. William Richards, and after some discussion Mr. Thompson gave notice that he would propose at a special meeting, to be called next Monday, that Captain C. W. Ingram be elected to fill the vacant place. THE UNEMPLOYED. A deputation then waited on the board in refe- rence to finding work for the unemployed.—The Rev. C. Parsons said they were all aware of the great depression at present existing. He was happy to say that a great deal had been given away in charity, but, notwithstanding this, there was a very large number of families suffering in Penarth. During the last 23 years he had never known any- thing approaching the present distress, except on one special occasion. He had, therefore, felt it his duty to come before them that evening, not in the interest of any one sect or denomination, but merely in the interests of the poor in general, and he hoped that the board might be able to bring forward something for their relief. In answer to the Chairman, Mr. PARSONS said that the depression was not confined to any one branch of industry, but seemeed to be general. Mr. EVAN ROBERTS, poor-law guardian, then addressed the board, and called attention to the measures that were being taken in Cardiff for the alleviation of the distress, and suggested that they might employ a number to break stones. The CHAIRMAN, in reply, said they were pleased to receive the deputation. The members were all very much impressed with the present distress, and he might say that they would not allow the matter to drop, but would see if theycould do any- thing in it. The deputation then thanked the board and withdrew. The board then considered what was the best thinp to be done in the matter.—After some dis- cussion, on the proposition of Mr. Forrest, it was agreed that stones should be procured up to 500 tons, if required, and the surveyor to employ those whom he thought proper, at a price to be agreed by him. This was all the pusincss.

USK HIGHWAY BOARD. CHARGE AGAINST THE SURVEYOR. The monthly meeting of this board was held at the Sessions House on Monday. Mr. William Bunning occupied the chair. It was resolved to summons the overseer of the parish of Llansoy if the call of 19 10s. is not paid before Saturday next. Mr. W. MARFELL said he wished to bring a matter before the board respecting a resolution which had been passed by the board at the previous meeting, that the workmen should not be paid before the work had been done. He pointed out a case in Bettws Newydd Parish, where a workman had charged one day and a half too much, and the surveyor had also entered another day and a half, I making a total of three days. It was not one isolated case he had brought it before the board on three 01' four occasions before. Mr. WILLIAMS, the surveyor, said he had made a mistake instead of putting half work he had put days against the workman. On being questioned by the chairman whether the workman referred to had received the money, for which the surveyor had produced a receipt, the reply was that he had not. The CHAIRMAN said it was a very grave charge against the surveyor made by Mr. Marfell, and suggested that a committee be appointed to sit on the 12th of March next to investigate the matter. This was agreed to by the board.

YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. COMPLAINTS OF ILL-TREATMENT OF CHILDREN. At the monthly meeting of the Ystradyfodwg School Board ou Monday, Mr. D. Evans in the chair, the Rev. W. Lewis stated that he had had complaints since the last board meeting of the ill-treatment of children by the pupil teachers. — The Chairman asked if he had made inquiries into the matter ?—Mr. Lewis: No.—The Chairman thought every member to whom complaint was made should bring the com- plainant and the teacher face to face. He had done that, and the cases frequently broke down.—The Rev. W. Lewis did not know whether an indi- vidual member had the right to do it.—The Chair- man Certainly.—It was, after some conversation, understood that members should in future see to such matters.—A resolution was passed affirming the advisability of purchasing the house of the late schoolmaster at Mardy, if terms could be arranged.

OPENING OF GOWER ROAD CONSER- VATIVE CLUB. The Conservative cause at Gower Road is show. ing a robustness and vigour scarcely less than surprising, if we are to believe those who never tire of saying that the Conservative working man is a rare exiotic in Wales. Here, in a peculiarly industrial centre, a most prosperous club, made up chiefly of members of the working classes, has been in eistence for a couple of years, The original premises having proved inadequate, effect was .given to the resolve to suitably accommodate the needs of the rapidly-increasing organisation by the erectioa of a substantial building. On Friday evening the opening of this was made the occasion for a muster of the local forces of Conser- vatism, and the event proved as successful from every point of view as those interested had reason to expect, having regard to the activity and enthu- siasm of the gentlemen associated with the Constitutional cause in the neighbourhood. The new club building is a most imposing and picturesque pile, and doubtful indeed is it whether in the whole of the Principality the party have a more comfortable and well-fitted place of meeting. The plan on the ground floor consists of a reading- room, 13ft. 2in. by 25ft.; billiard-room, 24ft. 6in. long, 20ft. wide bagatelle, recess, and card room, with bar. In connection with these premises is the caretaker's cottage, kitchen, parlour, scullery, and three bedrooms. On the first floor over the club is the assembly-room, about 30ft. by 20ft. This room is approached by a separate entrance and good staircase. There are also two ante, or class-rooms, with a private entrance to the club. The walls have been built of slag or cinders, with Aberthaw lime, and upon the first floor timber uprights have been in- troduced. The whole, when covered with ochre rough cast, and the timber coloured dark, gives a very picturesque appearance to the facade. A small wood turret over the porch acts as a venti- lator, and is seen at some distance. The masonry and plastering, in fact all the work except the car- penters', has been executed by Mr. George Beynon, and reflects great credit upon him. Messrs. Brown, Thomas, and Johns, of Llanelly, did the carpenters' work, and the whole has been carried (Skt from the designs, and under the superintendence, of Mr. J. B. Wilson, R.I.B.A., architect, Swansea. There was an exceedingly large attendance at the ban- quet, and the speeches delivered were very enthusiastically received. Mr. J. R. Wright presided, and he was supported on the platform by Mr. G. B. Strick, Dr. Paddon, Mr. H. N. Miers, Mr. Butler, Mr. Ernest Trubshaw, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Baker Haynes, and Mr. Richards. Th6 room was very tastefully decorated. "The Queen, the Parliament, the Empire was one of the appropriate mottoes which were displayed on the wails. Letters apologising for unavoidable absence and congratulating the Conservatives of Gower Road were read from Mr. Dillwyu Llewelyn, who was absent fighting the battle of Conservatism at Cardiff. Lord Emlyn, Mr. Howel Gwyn, Mr. Roger Beck, Dr. H. C. Buckley, and Mr. C. W. Mansel Lewis, Llaneily. As beseemed a meeting of what the chairman appositely described as the loyal party, the loyal toasts were naturally honoured in the most enthusiastic manner. Mr. G. B. HAYNKS, in proposing the toast of I" The Church," said she had existed long before England was a State, and went on to refer to the stupendous extent of her philanthropic work in England and abroad. The establishment was essentially the Church of the poor, for it was open to all, rich and poor alike. The Rev. T. RICHARDS, in responding, observed that not until the Church showed signs of increys- ing vigour did the Liberationists become really aggressive. Mr. ERNEST TRUBSHAW proposed The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces." He congratulated the Conservatives of Gower Road on their magnificent club-house, which he declared highly creditable to all the gentlemen who had been connected with its erection. Major WRIGHT responded. Dr. PADDON, in giving "The Conservative Cause," contended that the general election had been fought out principally on two questions, that of disestablishment, which was merely a preachers' question, and that of free education in- correctly described as such. He explained that, assuming the Church of England and Wales dis- established, each individual would be benefited to the extent of £ 1 13s. 4d. per year but he felt con- lident that the iunate sense of honesty animating his couiiti-vneii NN ould prevent this act of spolia- tion. Mr. H. N. MILRS was accorded quite an ovation. In the course of a vigorous address he referred to the beniicial legislation of the Conservative Government, particularly that directed to lighten local taxation. He calculated that the present Government would last, until Easter only, and, therefore, it behoved them to prepare in view of that contingency. The Government, compoped as it was of men who had gone into power under the wings of the Farnellites. was not a Government that could be trusted, con- sidering the change of front of the Liberals on the Irish question. Mr. Miers gave the following quotation from a speech delivered by Mr. Glad- stone at Leeds, October 6, 1881:— For nearly the first, time iu Christendom a body, a small body, of men, have arisen who are not ashamed to preach in Ireland the doctrines of public plunder. I denounce the name of a gentleman of considerable ability, Mr. Parnell, the member for Cork, a gentleman, I wil, atiinit, of considerable ability, but whose doctrines are not. such as rtaily need any considerable ability to recommend them. If you go forth upon a mission to demoralise a people by teaching them to make t he pro- perty ot their neit;hb >urs the objects of their coveioua desire. it does not require superhuman gifts to lind a certain number of followers or adherents in a doctrine such as that. At Liverpool, in October of the same year, the Premier declared:— It is perfectly true that they (Mr. Parnell and the Land League) wish to march through rapine to the dismemberment of the Empire, and, I am sorry to say. even to the placing of different parts of the Empire in direct hostility one with the other. After references to the land question, which ques- tion he advised his auditors to study, Mr. Miers resumed his seat amidst much applause. Mr. STRICK (Swansea) proposed "Success to the Gower Road Conservative Club," and expressed hopefulness as to the future of Conservatism in the neighbourhood. The recent elections had served to demonstrate the vitality of the cause. Mr. WRIGRT responded. Several songs were rendered during the evening, which was very pleasantly spent.

THE COLLIERY PROSECUTION AT PONTYPRIDD. CONVICTION OF THE FIREMAN. At Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday (be- fore Mr. J. Ignatius Williams, stipendiary, and Mr. C. Bassett) the adjourned case against Thomas Mayberry, fireman at the Maritime Colliery, Pontypridd, came on for judgment. Mr. V. Simons appeared for the Treasury to pro- secute, Mr. W. Simons for the colliery owners, and Mr. Rhys for the defendant.— The Stipendiary, in giving his decision, said he concluded that, as regards Hutchings's stall and Berry's road the defendant had a complete answer. In Morgan Morgan's road Mr. Randall could not say the mischief was of long standing, but it appeared there were falls there from time to time, and the airholes were said to be small. In two cases, that of William Jones' and Gomer John's places, he considered, however, that the defendant had not complied with the require- ments of the Act. But the blame did not altogether fall upon Mayberry. He did not think the colliery had been managed skilfully, and the blame must be divided between Mayberry and others. He thought it would be enough to fine him JE1 upon each of the several delinquencies. He did not know whether it would be considered necessary to proceed further.—Mr. V. Simons said there were charges against the manager, and his worship hadTet fall some remarks about unskilful management.—The Stipendiary It is said that there were two airholes that were small, and falls from time to time ob- structed them. I am ignorant of these things, but it appears to me something permanent ought to be done to prevent them. Afterwards Mr. V. Simons remarked that they would proceed with the case against the manager, David Thomas, a small fine being consented to, he understood. The charges were of not taking steps to dilute accumulation of gas, neglecting to withdraw men, and not taking steps to produce sufficient ventilation.—Upon these points Mr. Randall, assistant inspector of mines, was examined. The places men- tioned were those comprised in the evidence in the previous case. He found falls in some of the airways, and in one instance a ventilation hole actually made through the fall. The ventilation, so far as quantity was concerned, might have been F Rufiicient if it had been properly distributed.— The cross-examination and the gist of the defence went to prove that the gaseous condition of the colliery was due to squeezing," which came on periodically at this colliery, and caused general de- rangement. This had occurred about three months before, and then about thirteen falls took place. In regard to one place it was alleged that a brattice had been wickedly removed since the morning.—Mr. W. Simons admitted that the defendant ought to have removed the men, even for a day or two, when the squeezings took place. As to the agent, Mr. Hague, lie had been ill for thirteen days, and the prosecution only asked fora nominal fine upon him.—Thomas Mayberry was called as a witness for the defence, and Mr. W.Simons remarked that, the summons ought to have been taken out against the strata. (Laughter.)—Mr. V. Simons said that alter the line of defence just given, the prosecution would ask for the full penalty in Thomas's case.— The Stipendiary reserved his decision for a week.

ALL KG ED BURGLARY AT RHYMNEY. At Tredegar Police-court on Tuesday (before Dr. Browne and the Rev. Rees Jones) Joseph Keates was charged with breaking into the dwelling- house of Win. Owen, at Rhymney, between the hours of eleven p.m. on the 19th of February and six a.m. on the 20th, and stealing therefrom an overcoat, a pair of boots, a pair of trousers, a cap, a serge coat, and other articles, to the value of X3 10s. The complainant, who is a butcher, was examined, and stated that the prisoner had been in his emplov as an assistant. He left on the 17th of last February, and on the night of the 19th nis house was broken into, and the articles mentioned were stolen. -Police-Sergeant Stephens proved receiving the overcoat from Joseph Harper, pawnbroker, Dowlais, and the boots from Harris Isaacs, pawn- broker, Dowlais.—Both these persons were called, and swore that the articles had been pledged with them by the prisoner.—Police-Constable Reed proved apprehending the prisoner at Blaina on the 21st ult., and charging him with the crime. He replied that the prosecutor had given him the gerge coat, trousers, and cap for work done, but he knew nothing of the other articles. Witness afterwards heard him tell Inspector Milkins that he had pledged the overcoat and boots at Dowlais. —The Bench committed him for trial to the Wor- cester Assizes, to be held about the latter end of April.

NEWPORT CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIA- TION. The annual meeting of the Newport Conserva- tive Association was held at the Savings' Bank Chambers, Stow-hill, on Friday evening. Mr. R. G. Cullum, as a vice-chairman of the association, occupied the chair, and was supported by Mr. Laybourne, Mr. A. Blake, Mr. C. D. Phillips, Mr. Kessick, Captain Parfitt, and a great many others. The room was quite full. The CHAIRMAN read a letter from Lord Tredegar, explaining that he was unable to be present, and, as the meeting probably knew, Mr. Cordes was abroad for the benefit of his health, whilst the chairman of the association, Mr. Grice, who was also high sheriff of the county and mayor of the borough, could not well attend. He (Mr. Cullum) felt sad at the fact that this would be the last time that he should have the honour of presiding at the meetings of the association. Mr. Southall then read the annual report, which was adopted on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Blake. Mr. Geen then moved that the following noble- men and gentlemen be elected to the respective offices named:—Patron, Lord Tredegar; president, Mr. Thomas Cordes vice-presidents, Colonel the Hon. F. C, Morgan, M.P., and Messrs. Octavius Morgan, J. A. Rolls, Crawshay Bailey, J. Firbank, A. C. Jones, J. Gibbs, Arthur Evans, R. G. Cullum, A. J. Stevens, and D. Pryce.—This was seconded by Mr. Blake, and carried.—On the motion of Mr. G. 1. Jones, seconded by Mr. Thomp- son, the following officials were elected:—Chair- man, Mr. E. J. Grice; vice-chairmen, Messrs. R. Laybourne, J. Bladon, A. J. Stevens, and C. D. Phillips; auditors, Messrs. J. K. Stone and T. H. Hazell.—Mr. C. D. Phillips then moved that Mr. A. E. Southall and Mr. F. Gardner be elected hon. secretaries for 1886, and hoped a resolution would also convey a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Southall for his past services. (Cheers). Mr. Kessick seconded, and the motion was agreed to with unanimity. The Executive Committee was next re-elected, with power to add to their number, and votes of thanks were subsequently accorded to the officers of the association for their work during the year, and also to the Ladies' Primrose League and the members of the Junior Conservative Association. The heartiest encomiums were passed upon the energy displayed by the juniors during the time when the arrangements for the conference were in progress, and subsequently at the time of the election. Mr. T. R. MARTYN then moved that the Execu- tive Committee be requested to consider at the earliest possible time the advisability of again forming Ward Associations in the borough. Mr. C. BETTS seconded, and the motion was sup- ported by Mr. W. N. JOHNS, who said it had always been bis opinion that the Ward Associations had not received that amount of encouragement and support from the Central Association which they deserved. He was afraid that the organisation of the association was not at all perfect, and it would not be until the Ward Associations were again started. After a short discussion the motion was carried. At the close of the business of the association a very interesting presentation was made to Mr. A. E. Southall, who had acted with so much energy as one of the secretaries of the association for five years. In making the presentation the Chairman said it was scarcely necessary for him to speak of Mr. Southall's labours. For the past five years he had been really the life and soul of the association. Through his instrumentality Lord Cranbourne and Lord Carnarvon attended the demonstration in Tredegar Park in 1884, and mainly through Mr. Southall's efforts the confe- rence was held at Newport in October last, when Lord Salisbury visited the town. Having regard to these things, the Conservatives oi New- port and Monmouth felt, that something ought to be done to show their ap- preciation of Mr. Southall's services. Taking advantage of his visit to Rome, the testi- monial was started, and they had had donations ranging in amount from one guinea to sixpence, With the sum raised it was decided to purchase the time piece which was then displayed on the table, and the remainder, amounting to £ 63. would I be presented us a cheque. The presentation was then made to Mr. Southall amidst loud applause. Mr. SOUTHALL briefiv returned thanks with much feeling, and said lie would always remember the great kindness which he had met with at the nands of all those with whom he had come in contact whilst working for the party. Although he did not anticipate to remain long in Newport, ne would do anything which lay in his power for the welfare of the party. The testimonial consisted (in addition to the cheque) of a beautiful piece of work of the finest description of English bracket-clock, in a case oL solid ebony, enriched with handsome gilt orna- ments. The hours are struck on a deep cathedral gong, and the quarters are chimed on eight bells, which m'll be changed at pleasure to Westminster ciiimes. The clock is accompanied by a pair of very fine bronze figures, 30 inches high, one re- presenting Arts." and the other Industry." Tho articles were supplied by Messrs. Nugent Wells and Son. of Newport. A vo, e of thanks to the chairman brought the proceedings to a close.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. JONES, OF BLAENOS, LLANDOVERY. On Friday evening last Mr. John Jones, of Blaenos, near Llandovery, died very suddenly whilst walking in a field at Blaenos. The deceased gentleman was about 73 years of age, and had been and still was under Drs. Thomas and Lewis treatment. He had lately been noticed to have aged very considerably, but no serious complaint was made by him, as he was up to the day of his death in the habit of walking into Llandovery town and back, a distance of about a mile and a half both ways. On Friday last he walked into town as usual, and returned about two p.m. It appears that shortly after he returned home he left the house and went to a field adjoining to see the men ploughing, and whilst stooping to pick up something he fell down in a fit. He was picked up, and the carriage was immediately obtained to convey the deceased gentleman to the house. In the meantime medical aid was sent for, but before the arrival of Dr. Thomas the deceased had expired, the cause of death being heart disease. Mr. Jones represented Carmarthenshire in the Conservative interest from 1874 to 1880. He had been high sheriff of the county, and was, at the time of his death, deputy-lieutenant of the county, an alder- man of th3 borough of Llandovery, chairman of the Llandoverv Bench of magistrates, and a member of the Llandovery Board of Guardians and Carmarthenshire County Roads Board. The deceased was a member of the well-known bank- ing firm of David Jones and Co. He was greatly respected by all who knew him, and his loss will be felt throughout the neighbourhood.

DEATH BY MISADVENTURE AT NEWPORT. n An adjourned inquest was held at the Three Horse Shoes Inn, Malpas, on Monday, before Mr. Martin Edwards, the district coroner, touching the death of an infant named John JamesWhittaker, aged three months, son of John Whittaker, who lives in a cottage at Malpas. The inquiry was opened on Saturday, and as there appeared to be points about the sudden death which ouould be cleared up, it was adjourned in order that a post- mortem examination might be held. The father stated that when he went home on Friday he found his wife considerably under the influence of drink. He asked for the child, and she said it was all right. On subsequently taking it in his arms, however, he found it was dead. The post- mortem examination was made by Dr. Thomas, who gave it as his opinion that the child had been suffocated, but in what manner—whether by over- lying or otherwise-could not be clearly stated. There was not a particle of food in the stomach, and in fact he did not think it had taken any nourishment for at least 24 hours. The jury being in doubt, returned a verdict of Death from misadventure."

DEATH OF MR. JABEZ THOMAS, OF CYMMER. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Jabez Thomas, Cymmer. The deceased gentleman reached the ripe age of 88 years on the 23rd of February last. Deceased acted as agent for Messrs. George Insole and Son for the space of 50 years, and for the last ten years he was in receipt of superannuation. He was a valued servant, and his employers were most kind and generous. He was a earnest supporter of the Welsh Methodist cause. His death will be much regretted and deeply lamented in the neighbourhood.

THE SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A BANK CLERK FROM LLANDILO. About six weeks ago considerable surprise was caused by the arrest of Mr. David Williams, son of Mr. Evan Williams, of Tyrgroes, near Llandilo, on a charge of embezzling in August last a large sum of money belonging to the American Exchange in Europe (Limited), when Mr. Williams held the position of cashier at the Liverpool branch of the company. On Thursday last the case came on for the thil-4 time before Mr. Raffles, the stipendiary magistrate for Liverpool, when, in consequence of the prosecution admitting their inability to sus- tain the charge, the case was dismissed.—Mr. T. George Williams, of Llandilo, was defendant's solicitor.

ELECTION OF HARBOUR TRUSTEES I AT SWANSEA. The election of four proprietary trustees of the Swansea Harbour took place on Monday, when the old members were returned. The poll was as follows:— ELECTED. J. C. Richardson 477 John G-iasbrook 467 George B. Strick 45s W. H. Francis 393 ■SON-ELECT ED. Albert Mason 155 William Meag«r 37

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