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NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting was | tld at the Workhouse on Saturday, Mr. T. Latch uie chair, and Mr. E. Thomas in the vice-chair, liie Clerk said a large number of overseers were still indebted to the Union, but when these Counts were paid they would have a balance to the good. Several overseers had neglected to make their calls in consequence of an alteration in the asse38tnent, but he hoped all the rates would be struck at once, collected, and paid in. The number of paupers in the workhouse for the week was 280, as against 268 in the corresponding week of last year; children in the industrial schools, 201, as against 181. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Number of patients attended at the Dispensary during the week end- Ing July 31,332; number of visits paid to patients a their own homes during the week (Central district), 39; number of patients in the Infirmary ^uring the week, 36. Physician for the week, Dr. ~&vies surgeon for the week, Mr. Brewer. Walter "asset, house surgeon — Gifts of old linen Earnestly solicited by the matron.—Southern "istrict.—Number of patients during the week ending July 31, 61: number of visits paid to Patients during the week, 123.—R. Cooke, M.R.C.S. r?g<i L.S.A. Lond., Visiting Surgeonf Southern district.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday afternoon Daisy Barrett, the little child of Mr. Barrett, of 7, Caer- street, was accidentally drowned in a pan of water at her home. ACCIDENT.—John Evans, farmer, Pentre, was thrown from a cut on Saturday and broke one of bis legs. SUCCESS OF A SCHOLAR.—Benjamin S. Wolfe, son Of the Hev. E. J. Wolfe, has, we understand, just an open scholarship of £65 at Clifton College, II.nd the Bancroft Hospital Scholarship, value JE50. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE MUMBLES RAILWAT.— portly after midnight. on Bank Holiday on the 'aat up train from the Mumbles being pulled up at brynmill it was found that a man had been run °ver,and was lying under the fifth carriage from the tngine in a dying state. He was taken up and conveyed to the Hospital, where he died nlDlo!!t immediately after admission. Deceased has not been identified, but he was apparently a forking man about 40 years of age. BOAT CAPSIZED AT THE MUMBLES. — A sailing boat was capsized at Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, on Monday evening, and the boatman thrown into the water. He managed to swim ashore, but his craft sank. BAZAAR AT THE SAILORS' REST.—A bazaar was °Pened at the new Sailors' Rest. Swansea, on Wed- nesday, for the purpose of helping to clear off the debt of £800 on the building. There were several tastefully-arranged stalls, the Vivian family taking the greatest interest in the institution. Lady Vivian and Miss Vivian superintended the prin- cipal stall, and were assisted by a number of dis- tinguished visitors and friends, including the pisses Booker, Misses Violet and Averil Vivian, Misses Webber, Miss Holme, Miss Lindsay, Miss J^nson, Messrs. W. D. Lloyd, Aubrey Vivian, &c. Other stalls were held by Mrs. Dowle Jones. Mrs. ^iderman Davies, Miss Phillips, Mr. Ebenezer J^vies, and Captain and Mrs. Barrett (Sailors "owe). Among those present at the opening "'ere Sir Hussey Vivian (who suitably addressed gathering after the formal opening by Lady .I'Vian), Mr. J. C. Fowler, Mr. Capper, Alderman fulloch, &c. STRANGE DEATH OF A CHILD AT LLANSAMLET.— "o Tuesday afternoon an inquest respecting the eath of an illegitimate child, named Griffith lj0nes, whose mother resides at Llansamlet Higher, Swansea, was held before Mr. T. N. T. Strick, deputy coroner, at the house of Mr. John Smith, in the parish of Llansamlet Higher. There being no clear evidence as to the cause of death, which the «pother asserts was due to convulsions, the coroner deemed it advisable that the inquiry should be adJourned until Wednesday. This was agreed to. VITAL STATISTICS.—The number of births regis- tered for the week ending July 31 was 53; annual *ate per 1.000, 37 3. Deaths, 17; annual rate per *.000,12.—E. Davies, medical officer of health.
ABEHDAR8.
ABEHDAR8. TEMPERANCE VILLAS LADIES' SCHOOL.—Thejpupils this school were recently examined under the of the London Society of Science, Letters, d Art, and the results reflect great credit upon v?e principals, the Misses Jones. G. Rowlands: *OQ0llrs for geography, grammar, English history, '"ithmetic, and music; French satisfactory. E. °tt8: Honours. J D. Jones: Honours in three u[jjects; passed all. E. Davies: Honours in two ubject9 f passe(j a]L l Williams: Honours in two tu°jects; passed all. Tom P. Davies: Honours in j^o subjects; passed all. Johnnie Jones: Honours three subjects.
.BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. JBIQHWAT BOARD.—At a meeting of this board on .rday, Mr. William Howells (.Wick) presiding, » era for the construction of a new road from fctycymmer to Nanthir were opened. There were six tenders, ranging in price from £860 to £627159. It was resolved that the lowest, which turned out to be that sent in by Messrs. Thomas Morgan (Blackmill) and Jonathan Maddock (Pontycymmer), be accepted on satisfactory security for the performance of the contract being produced.
BRYNMAWR.
BRYNMAWR. REMARKABLE LONGEVITY.—There was buried on Wednesday at Blaina Cemetery an old woman named Mrs. Sarah Marshall, or Mitchell, said to be nearly 108 years of age. Our correspondent has interviewed the Rev. John Morgan, vicar of Nantyglo, who has in his possession an extract from the baptismal register of Winchfield, Hants, which gives the date of baptism of Sarah North (i.e., the old lady's maiden name) to be the 11th of May, 1779. There is a. son, now over 70 years of age, who came to Gam Vach, near Brynmawr, with the old lady after the decease of her husband in 1837. At that time mother and son found employment in a local colliery. The old lady to the last was clear-headed, remembered events with wonderful accuracy, and was a devout communicant at Nantyglo Church, and was regularly visited by the vicar and curate of the parish. Her dear boy," as she called her son, is in good health and hearty, and much respect has been shown to mother and son for many years past.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—A Welsh choral festival for the Archdeaconry of Carmarthen was held on Tuesday in St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, when a large number of the choirs in the parishes of the Archdeaconry attended. The choirs numbered in all about 834, and Mr. Radcliffe, Llanelly, acted as conductor, and Mr. C. V. Harding as organist. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Rees, Llangadock, and the Rev. Professor Evans, St. David's College, Lampeter, intoned the service.
CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual weekly meet- ing of this board was held on Saturday last, Mr. H. Clay presiding. The out-door relief for the past week was reported as JB33 15s. 8d. in money and JE4 13s. 4d. in kind.
GLYNTAF.
GLYNTAF. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Friday the Vicar of Glvntaf and Mr; Gordon Lenox, J.P.. gave a treat cf tea and cake to about 300 Sunday School scholars attending Glyntaf Sunday School. The Cardiff Hungarian Band were in attendance, and gave great satisfaction by their playing.
GWYNFE (CAR.).
GWYNFE (CAR.). CHURCH WORK.—The advent of the new vicar the Kev. Thomas Pugh, to the above place, has been the beginning of earnest work, followed by marked success. The rev. gentleman has secured a large plot 01 ground for the extension of the churchyard, and it is believed he contemplates building a new church, which is greatly needed here. If such be the case, it is to be hoped he will meet with the warm co-operation and assis- tance of all classes. The congregations throughout are large, the sacred edifice being tilled to its utmost capacity in the evenings. The rev. gentle- man is an able and experienced choir trainer, and his laudable efforts in that direction have been a source cf much new life, with the result that the singing of the hymns and the rendering of the chants are exceptionally good and hearty. A short time ago the members of the choir and Sunday School in connection with the church, through the kindness of Mr. Pugh and a few friends, visited the ancient and historical ruins of Carregcennen Castle, where they were regaled with a sumptuous spread of tea and cake. The choir and the juvenile portion of the Sunday School having sung some pieces of sacred music, under the leadership of their vicar, the company returned in the evening, having thoroughly enjoyed their day's outing.
GLYN-NEATH.
GLYN-NEATH. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The inspector's report for 1886 says:—This school is in excellent order, and in most respects the attainments are all that can be desired. The excellent merit grant is recom- mended without a moment's hesitation. The premises have been repaired well and materially improved. The new room occupied by the infant class is a great improvement, and has helped materially to advance the instruction of the infants.
1--LLANKLhY.
1-- LLANKLhY. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—At a meeting of this board, held on Tuesday afternoon, at the Town-hall, Mr. W. H. Ludford in the chair, it was decided to let the market tolls by auction for the ensuing year. Mr. Mayberry called the attention of the board to an application made by the committee of the Llanelly Mechanics' Institution for the extension of the premises occupied by them, and which had lain in abeyance pending the decision of the board in regard to a proposal to erect a public hall. A conversation followed, in which the application was most favourably considered, but no resolution was adopted.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. THE CEFN FLOWER SHOW. Amidst all the depression of the times, it is pleasant to note that Mr. W. Crawshay keeps up the traditions of his house by heartily supporting the local flower show. Many thought that the great event of last year would not be continued, but this was reckon- ing without the host. The enterprising promoter, Mr. H. D. Pearce, touches nothing without giving it the required momentum to vigorous usefulness. To-morrow (Thursday) the second Flower Show the series will be held. The Cyfarthfa Band will be there, as usual, and if the weather be fine the show will be a great resort of holiday seekers. CREDITORS' MEETINGS.—A meeting of the credi- tors of Thomas Williams, tailor and draper, of 42, Dunraven-street, Treherbevt, was held before the Official Receiver at Merthyr on Tuesday. The total liabilities of the debtor were set down at £455 4s. Id., the deficiency being £3597s. 6d.—A meeting of the creditors of Thomas David, butcher and grocer, of 13, Fothergill-street, Tieforest, was also held at the same place. The liabilities in this case were £753 4s. 6d., and the deficiency £612 9s. lOd. The debtor, who commenced in 1880 with a capital of jE90, attributed his insolvency to depression in trade and bad debts.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES.—The Sunday School anniversaries of the Welsh Baptists, the Welsh Independents, the Welsh Calvinis'.ic Methodists, tho Welsh Wesleyans, and the English Independents took place on Monday. The first four schools formed themselves into a procession, and after parading the principal streets retired to their respective chapels to partake of tea. The latter proceeded to Gellyddu Farm, where tea was partaken of on the grass. All the children were well clad and appeared to good advantage.
PONTYPRIDD.
PONTYPRIDD. IVORITES.—On Saturday fourteen lodges in the district of Pontypridd assembled in their regalia and robes of office to celebrate the jubilee of the Order. The Order of Ivorites is a popular benefit society which takes its name from Ivor Hael, the ancestor of the Tredegar family. The business of the lodges is transacted in the Welsh language. Mr. W. Rees, Maesteg, is the president, and Mr. Gwyngyll Hughes, Pontypridd, the vice-president this year. Several bands played in the procession, which marched into the Market-ball, where addresses were delivered by Mr D. Leyshou (in the chair). Mr J. James (vice-chairman), Rev. W. Glanffrwd Thomas, Mr A. Thomas, M.P., Messrs. R. G. Hughes, W. Howell, J. Thomas, and A. Plummer. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—We have pleasure in re- cording the success of Mr. J. D. Thomas, Canon- street, Aberdare, at the examination held by the Incorporated Law Society, and also Mr. W. J. Davies, Pontypridd, and Mr. E. Richards, Tony- pandy, at the examination just held by the Phar- maceutical Society. All were pupils of Mr.M'Clure.
TENBY.
TENBY. BEGELLY CHURCH RESTORATION.—On Wednesday afternoon the rector of Begelly, the Rev. F. Ball. held a garden party in the grounds of Begelly Rectory for the purpose of assisting to raise a fund for the restoration of his church. The day was beautifully fine, and a large number of the elite of the country round were present. The fete included a cottagers' fruitand flower show,in which prizes were given to stimulate cottage gardening; a stall of fancy goods, a refreshment stall, lawn tennis, and an open-air concert. A contract for £1.000 for the restoration has been taken by Messrs. Waters and Davies. of Begelly, towards which the rector has promised of £800. Amongst those who assisted on Wednesday were:—Miss Rutter. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. E. E. Rutter, and Miss Garton. &c. BATHS FOR TENBY.—A very successful meeting for the promotion of sea baths for Tenby was held at the offices of Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, town-clerk, on Thursday, which resulted in a determination to secure the premises known as Southgate House, and to convert the same into baths.
TREDEGAR.
TREDEGAR. SCHOOL 1 HEAT.—The annual treat in connection with St. George's Church Sunday School was held on Monday. The school, after being joined by the Vale-terrace Sunday School, marched through Bedwellty Park, past the residence of Mr. J. Colquhoun, J.P. The procession was headed by a brass band specially secured for the occasion. After parading through the park the children marched to the Vicarage, where tea was provided. In the afternoon and evening there was dancing and athletic and other sports. The president of the committee was Mr. George Colquhoun, and the secretary Mr. J. P. Fowler. The weather was delightfully fine. Several other Sunday Schools from Sirhowy also held their annual treat on Mon- day. DEATH.—We have to record the death o Mr. James Hawkins, of Tredegar, which tbok place on Sunday. The deceased had been absent from his residence at Tredegar for about a month, having gone to pay a visit to a cousin of his at Treharris, and whilst there he died.
WHITCHURCH.
WHITCHURCH. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—On Saturday the Loyal Treoda Lodge of Oddfellows, meeting at the Maltster's Arms Inn, celebrated its anniversary in glorious weather. The brethren met at the lodge- room about twelve o'clock, and headed by Mr. Hutchins' band, marched to church, where the Rev. J. T. Clarke preached an appropriate sermon from the words, It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." After leaving church the brethren as usual walked round the village and back to the lodge- room, where they dined together, Mr. R. Y. Evans, solicitor to the lodge, presiding, the vice- chair being occupied by Mr. John Lewis, Nant- garw. After doing justice to the good things provided by the host and hostess, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair, and were drunk with musical honours. In giving the toast of the evening, "The Loyal Treoda Lodge," the Chairman said he was glad to find that the balance to the end of last year waa larger than that of the previous year, and congratulatell the lodge at seeing so many young men present, for it was a good sign that others would follow their example. The secretary (Mr. John Lewis) presided, and in the course of a long speech stated that the Treoda Lodge was never in 80 flourishing a state as it was at the present time, for not only were they financially stronger, but the majority of the members were comparatively young men. Mr. Thomas Day proposed The Visitors," and referred in eulogistic terms to the chairman. Mr. Evans responded. The Health of Mrs. Thomas, The Heath," and the" Honorary Members" were given by Mr. S. H. Jones, who stated that the chairman, Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., Mr. J. H. Jones, solicitor and others, had signified their intention of be- coming members. The health of the host and hostess and the band were afterwards drunk. Several good songs were sung, and the proceedings passed off very pleasantly.
YNYSHIR.
YNYSHIR. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Monday night Benjamin Thomas, master of hauliers, was killed at the National Colliery, Ynyshir, by falling under the trams. He was a married man, about 27 years of age.
NEWPORT AND CHRISTCHURCH
NEWPORT AND CHRISTCHURCH SATURDAY (Before Mr. T. BEYNON, Dr. WOLLETT, and Mr. E. LEWIS.) STEALING A WATCH.—Henry Elsworthy,a labourer, was charged with stealing a watch, the property of William James, at Liswerry. The men were in a hay field, where prisoner laid down near prosecutor's clothes. James missed the watch in half an hour afterwards, and subsequently gave Elsworthy in charge. The watch was found in the hedge about 300 yards off, but prisoner said it was only a joke. He was sent to prison for 14 days. THE GOLDCLIFFE RATE CASE.—William Walters, John Taylor, and Sarah Taylor were summoned for not paying their poor rates at Goldcliffe. The defence was that the rates had been paid to Tom Price, who had absconded, and who had been acting as agent to the assistant overseer, James Edwards. The latter, however, denied that Tom Price was authorised by him to collect the sums owed by the defendants. The Bench said it was no doubt a hard thing that the defendants should have to pay their rates twice, but they were advised by the clerk that, under the circumstances, there had bepn no legal payment. An order was made for payment in a week. MONDAY. (Before Mr. R. VALPY, Deputy Stipendiary.) CUTTING AND WOUNDING.—John Timmins was charged with cutting and wounding a man, named John Williams, in the throat with a knife, in Union-street on Saturday last. The prisoner acknowledged the offence, and said that he was in drink at the time. He was committed to take hie trial at the assizes. ALLKGED ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.—George Rees, alias Collins, 19. John Miles, 19, Robert Connor, 16, George Connor, 14, and Michael Aherne, 19, were charged with stealing a silver watch and 15, from the person of Thomas Johnson, with violence, in Millicent-street, on the 1st inst. Police-Con- stable Thomas stated that on the day in question he heard cries of Police" coming from the direction of Millicent-street. He proceeded thither, and saw prosecutor on the ground. On witness making his appearance a number of lads, who were round prosecutor, immediately ran off. He caught some of them, and from their statements succeeded in arresting the prisoners. They were remanded until next Monday. TUESDAY. (Before Dr. PAINK and Mr. A. FULTON.) BANK HOLIDAY CHARGES. Richard Welsh, mason, 42, was charged with being disorderly and causing an obstruction in Millicent-street on the 2nd inst. Prisoner was standing in the street in a very excited state surrounded by a large crowd. In his hand he had a trowel, which he was flourish- ing around his head, saying at the same time that he would cut off anyone's head who interfered. This was his first offence, and he was ordered to put 10s. in the poor-box.—William Murphy, hawker, was fined 5s. and costs for causing an obstruction in Millicent-street. Prisoner was hawking toys, &c., and block- ing up the street. When ordered to move on he refused. Superintendent Price said that the man was a great nuisance to the town, and he was sentenced as stated above. ALLEGED THEFT FROM THE PERSON. Isaac Smith was charged with stealing a silver watch, value C5, from the person of Robert Henry Taylor, in Cow bridge-road, on the 2nd inst. Prosecutor stated that he was at the corner of Green-street, when his hat was knocked off by someone, and he stooped to pick it up. He afterwards discovered that his watch had been taken. A number of persons were passing at the time. John Greenslade, a shipwright, stated that he saw prosecutor pick- ing up his hat, and also saw prisoner take the watch out of prosecutor's pocket and twist it off the chain. Witness then caught hold of prisoner, and held him till a constable came up Be was committed to take his trial at the next quarter' sessions.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. TUESDAY. (Before the Stipendiary, Mr. J. C. FOWLER.) CHARGK OF HOUSE-BREAKING.—Zachatiah Davies was committed for trial at the assizes on a charge of burglariously entering the house of Samuel Davies, 61, Martin-street, and stealing a watch and brooch.
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. R. U. Rays and Mr. D. E. WILLIAMS.) A Cunioos CASE.—Thomas Wigley was sum- moned for selling beer without a licence on the 24th of July. Mr. C. Kenshole defended. After hearing the evidence, the Bench were of opinion that the defendant had acted in ignorance, and he would, therefore, Le fined only £1 and costs.
BANKRUPTCY COURTS,
BANKRUPTCY COURTS, PONTYPRIDD. At this court on Tuesday (before Mr. E. C. Spickett, Registrar), Mr, W. L. Daniel, Official Receiver, conducted the public examination of M. Davies, butcher, Ynysybwl. The debtor is a young man, who lived with his father, a farmer, but he stated that the butchering business was his own. and that he paid for his board at home. His deficiency amounted to X169. which, he said in reply to Mr. Daniel, included £ 70 costs of an action for damages brought ngainst him in a I "running-down case by Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. 'virti. Jo Gwilym Jones. He denied having stated that j if that action Went against liiin he would ( make it a pretext for filing his petition. He had borrowed £ 115 from his aunt, In order to enable < him to carry on his business. He paid a portion of It in liquidation of a debt ) he owed the bank. He knew in January 1 last that he was obliged to borrow the £115, but he did not know lie was then insolvent. According 1 to his statement he would have no deficiency now s if it had not been for the L70 and the amount bor- rowed from his Ilunt.The Registrar: No. it is < clear he would be solventi—The examination was ] closed.—Erastua Tlioimsi butcher and collier, I Blaenllechun was next examined. His deficiency was X108 odd, made Up of x37 bad debts, and f,70 odd u loss through Illness of the debtor and his family. He had failed before, about four years ago, and had worked an a collier. His reason for carrying on when the business did not pay was that he thought the works would improve.— Examination closed.
DIOCESE OF ST. DAVID'S.
DIOCESE OF ST. DAVID'S. ELECTION OF PROCTORS AND LAYMEN. The election of proctors to represent the clergy of this Diocese in Convocation took place on Friday last, in the Consistorial Court of the diocese, at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, under the presi- dency of the Lord Bishop of St. David's. After the formal opening of the court, the Registrar informed his lordship that only two names had been sent in, viz., that of Canon Bevan, vicar of Hay, and that of Canon Walters, vicar of Llan- samlet. These two names had been duly sent in to the registrar of the diocese, and had been pro- posed and seconded in due form.-The Rev. Prebendary Garnons Williams, vicar of Bettws, Penpont, briefly proposed Canon Bevan.—The Rev. A. G. Edwards, vicar of St, Peter's. Carmarthen, seconded the proposition.—The Rev. D. Jones, vicar of Llanguicke, then proposed the Rev. Thomas Walters, vicar of Llansamlet, and the Rev. Thomas Williams, vicar of All Saints, Kilvey, seconded the proposition. No other candidate being proposed, his lordship then pronounced the Revs. Canon Bevan and Dr. Walters duly elected.—Canon Bevan, in returning than ks, said the Church was passing through an important crisis in its history, but he thought he saw light, and that better things were in store for her.—Dr. Walters also returned thanks. The question of Church reform, he said. so often referred to, was a very wide question. He had no faith in reform or re-construction of the Church that would break it off from all ecclesiastical traditions for the purpose of bring- ing the Church into harmony with some fanciful characteristics of the age. He simply desired the removal of obstacles hindering the Church. They wanted, he said. a general enabling Act to provide facilities for carrying on Church legislation on the Church's own lines. He did not think it would be in any way advisable, or even desirable, to have every little detail of Church legislation dis- cussed by such a motley House of Commons n.s they at present had.—The Bishop expressed his full concurrence with the views of Dr. Walters, both as to the preservation of Church principles in any contemplated measure of Church reform, and also as to the necessity of a general enabling Act for the Church to legislate.—The Registrar then announced that only four gentlemen had been nominated as lay members to Convocation. Thev were Viscount Emlyn, Colonel Davies- Evans, Mr. W. S. de Winton, and Mr. Rees Goring Thomas, who were duly elected without oppo- sition.
LLANELLY RAILWAY AND DOCK…
LLANELLY RAILWAY AND DOCK COMPANY. The half-yearly general meeting of the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company was held on Tuesday at the Great Western Railway Offices, Paddington, Mr. C. T. Murdoch in the chair. The report of the directors set forth that the amount at the disposal of the company for the half-year ended the 30th of June last was sufficient for a dividend at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum on the Ordinary and "A" Preference Stocks, after pro- viding for all prior charges, and the directors, therefore, recommended that such dividend be paid. A resolution approving and adopting the report of the directors and declaring the dividend recom- mended therein was agreed to, and the proceedings were brought to a close.
GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES.…
GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES. • The commission for the Glamorganshire Assizes (nisi prius and general gaol delivery) was opened at the Town-hall, Swansea, on Tuesday morning, by Mr. Justice Matthew. Mr. Justice Grove did not arrive till the afternoon train, and the nisi prius business will not, therefore, commence till this (Wednesday) morning. The commission having been opened, the following gentlemen were sworn on the grand jury:—Messrs. J. T. D. Llewelyn (foreman), Howel Gwyn, Iltyd Thomas, W. Graham Vivian, the Mayor of Swansea, Charles Evan Thomas, J. Trev. Jenkin, John Henry Rowland, J. Aubrey Vivian, T. A. Martin, G. H. Davey, R. Richards, Charles Bath, J. Clarke Richardson, Sir J. Jones Jenkins, Walter Morth, G. B. Strick, Herbert Lloyd, James Hall, C. T. Wilson, Thos. Phillips, Joseph E. Morse, and J. Paddon. THE CHARGE TO THE GRAND JURY. His Lordship, in charging the grand jury, said the calendar before them at that assize was a formidable document. It contained a list of 55 persons charged with different crimes. He had had the honour of holding the assizes in the five other counties in South Wales, and in one case he had before him only one prisoner charged with a trifling offence. He should not compare that dis- trict with the other counties, however, but rather with similar districts to the county of Glamorgan where great industrial activity prevailed, and, looking at ;-t from this point of view, he could not say there was much that was discouraging in the state of the calendar. There was in it a large number of trifling offences against property. There was no reason to suppose that they had among them a class of persons professionally dishonest. The offences would appear to be due in most instances to the bad times and want which appeared to be always dogging the footsteps of the working man. There was another class of offences—against the person. The evidence in reference to that appeared to disclose the existence of a very turbulent and disorderly spirit in certain parts of the county. It must be borne in mind that when people carried on irksome and heavy work and upon whom the burden of life was heavy they were tempted into habits of drinking, and in most of these cases the crime had its origin in the public-house. They must hope that the spirit of temperance which was apparent elsewhere would become evident there also% The iasfrtlass of offences with which they ivOuld'tiave tA-$Salwere those against which recent legislation for ttfft'prOtaction of women and children bad been directed. He was sorry to say there was a large number of these cases. No one recent legislation for ib -protaction of women and children bad been directed. He was sorry to say there was a large number of these cases. No one complained of the law which made those charges criminal, but he confessed he had no great anticipation that the law would be strong enough to cope with these cases, and he believed rather that the efforts of the judge must be sup- plemented by those of the teacher. As it was, children of tender age were showing a familiarity with subjects of which they should know nothing. Those who had charge of education should bear in mind the importance of moral and religious train- ing, and the protection which that training would afford against'this clnss of offences. There were only three cases on the calendar which he desired specially to refer to. One was that of David Jeans, charged with murder at Cardiff. The cir- cumstances of the case were peculiar, and the coroner's jury had regarded the act of Jeans as justifiable. The magistrates, however, had taken a different view of the matter, and there could be no doubt that they had done perfectly right in send- ing the prisoner for trial. The presumption of the law was that when a man took the life of another the crime prima facie was murder, and he must show the circumstances, if any, which extenuated it. His lordship referred further to the cases of Ellen Stokes, charged with the manslaughter of her child, and Henry Jones, charged with robbery, and then dismissed the grand jury to their duties. PLEADED GUILTY. Catherine Sanders, 31, married, pleaded guilty to stealing articles of wearing apparel value L2, the property of Elizabeth Redpath, in the parish of Neath, on the 13th of July, 1886. Mr. Milner Jones, instructed by Mr. Cuthbertson, prosecuted. Prisoner was sentenced to three months' hard labour. Samuel Norman, 23, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing a bread basket value 2s. 6d., the property of William H. Gould, at Swansea, on the 3rd of July, 1886. He was sentenced to two months' hard labour. DISCHARGED. Phoebe Organ, 32. married, was charged with stealing a purse of money amounting to £ 3, belonging to Calendar Holbrook, at Swansea, on the 13th of January. 1884. The purse was alleged by prosecutrix to have been missed from her table during the night at her house, and that prisoner, having access as charwoman, must have pur- loined it. Prisoner pleaded that no money had been found on her, and that prosecutrix kept a brothel, and had people continually visiting her. The jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict of Not guilty," and prisoner was discharged. LARCENY AT GELLIGAER. Ellen Williams, 28, married, was charged with feloniously stealing a pair of boots belonging to Tobias Fine, at Gelligaer, on the 18th of July. Prisoner pleaded guilty to the offence, and to a previous conviction for felony. He was sentenced to one month's hard labour. THE MERTHYR MANSLAUGHTER CASE. John Lewis, Edmund Morgan, and Thomas Howells, on bail, were charged with feloniously killing and slaying one Evan Parry in the parish of Merthyr, on June 5, 1886.—Mr. Benson prose- cuted, and Mr. Abel Thomas defended.—The facts. as alleged by the prosecution, were that deceased went home on the night in question the worse for drink, and had a quarrel with his wife. Howells afterwards came into the room and hit the deceased, and they both fell on the floor. The two prisoners came in at this moment, and they kicked deceased whilst he was on the ground. They also assaulted him in the back-yard, and he was so badly injured ttvat he went to bed and never worked afterwards. One of the witnesses stated thit deceased was a very violent man, and he had had to shelter and protect his wife no less than twenty times.—Dr. Probert, who made a post-mortem examination of deceased's body, stated he found the kidneys affected by Blight's disease, tmd that erysipelas prevailed sufficiently to cause death. There were no internal effects of the external injuries.—Mr. Abel Thomas contended that deceased had not died from the violence of the prisoners, and that their inter- ference was called for by the conduct of the deceased towards his wife.—The jury returned a verdict of acquittal, and prisoners were discharged. ABERDARE MANSLAUGHTER CASE. John Sullivan, 23, collier, was indicted for feloniously killing and slaying Gwilym Jones, in the parish of Aberdare, on the 22nd day of March, 1886. Mr. D rid Lewis prosecuted. It appeared from the evidence for the prosecution that on the night in question a disturbance took place in Cardiff-road, Aberaman. When the deceased went up to the people prisoner wl was throwing stones. One of these missiles struck the deceased on the head. There were no other persons throwing stones at the time. Deceased subsequently died from the effects of the blow. Medical evidence was called to show that he had sustained a fracture of the skull, which caused an abscess to form on the brain, and so caused death three months after the blow was struck. Prisoner called his mother and another witness to prove that other persons were throwing stones.— The jury, however, found him guilty, and lie was sentenced to three months' hard labour. A SWANSEA WOUNDING CASE. Joseph Silvey, 47, rigger, was charged with un- lawfully and maliciously wounding Charles Evans, at Swansea, on the 24th day of July, 1886. m, H. Dillwyn prosecuted. Prisoner is prosecutor's step-father. Prosecutor said he went to his mother's house in the Strand on the day in ques- tion, and prisoner ordered him out. They had a tight, and he saw prisoner lift up the fender and felt a blpw, wfjich Iptt him in a state of uncon- ciousness. Prisoner declared that the prosecutor assaulted both him and his wife, and he merely stood on his own defence in his own house. The jury returned a verdict of Not guilty," and prisoner was discharged. ONE DAY'S IMPRISONMENT. Catherine Bryan, 44, married, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the warehouse of John Thomas, at Merthyr Tydfil, on the 8th of May, and stealing drapery.—She was sentenced to one day's hard labour, having already suffered three months' confinement. COAT EXTRAORDINARY. Wllllattf'fieywafd;' Wj tailor, pleaded guilty to stealing an' over-|bH»t, the goods of William Mahoney? in the parish of Newcastle, Bridgend, on the 3rd ot February. Prisoner had been convicted on previous occasions for stealing no less than seven coats, and his Lordship, addressing him, said he did not know what to do with a man who was thus continually stealing coats. Long terms and short terms of imprisonment had been tried upon this man with the object of inducing him, if possible, to give uo this habit of taking people's coats, but he persisted. He would not, therefore, again burden the country with his maintenance for a long term. People should take more care of their apparel. Prisoner would be sentenced to three months' hard labour. The court then adjourned till Wednesday. WEDNESDAY.—CROWN COURT.' (Before Mr. Justice MATTHEWS.) A BKTDW.NP WOUNDING CASE. John Davies, ?4, and John Thomas, 19, two labourers, were charged with unlawfully wounding Susanna Smith, at Bridgend, on July 2, 1886. Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan prosecuted. The prisoner Davies was alleged to have struck the prosecutrix at the Newton Castle Inn with a quart pot, because she would not pay for more beer for them. They afterwards assaulted and kicked her whilst she was lying on the ground. Prisoners were found guilty, and Davies was sentenced to six months' hard labour and Thomas to three months' hard labour, the former having been five times previously convicted. ALLEGED CANNIBALISM NEAR BRIDOEND. William Newell, on bail, was charged with un- lawfully and maliciously wounding Thos. Kinsey, in the parish of Llandyfowg, 00 the 12th of July, 1886. Mr. Arthur Lewis prosecuted, and Mr. Dyson Williams defended the prisoner.—It ap- peared from the evidence of the witnesses for the prosecution that the prisoner on the evening in question was playing cards with Kinsey in the Nantymoel Inn. They had an altercation, and the prisoner struck Kinsey, who immediately returned the blow. A fight ensued, in the course of which prisoner, being the stronger man, forced the prose- cutor down on to a seat in the corner, and seized his ear between his teeth. Prosecutor cried out, and the combatants were separated by some other persons who were in the room. It was found that a portion of Kinsey's ear had been bitten off, and he was bleeding freely from the wound. In cross-examination by Mr. Dyson Williams, Kinsey denied having advertised his fighting powers before the assault by declaring he was "the flower of the valley," but admitted that after prisoner struck him he said he was as fair a lower as prisoner." (Laughter.)—Several witnesses were called, and it was proved that a piece of prosecutor's wounded ear was picked up from the door.-Dr. Thomas, Nantymoel, proved that an inch of flesh had been bitten off prosecutor's ear.—A defence was set up that the injury might have been inflicted by another person.—The jury found prisoner guilty. —His Lordship said prisoner was infuriated by drink when he committed the offence. He would be committed to prison for two months with hard labour; CHARGE AGAINST A POBTHCAWL BUTCHER. David Joshua Jackson, a young butcher, on bail, was charged with stealing two lambs. the property of Jenkin Henry, farmer, The Hutchings, Porth- cawl. Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan prosecuted, and Mr. Glascodine defended prisoner. The lambs were missed by prosecutor from his field. They were branded with his initials. On the morning of the 16th of June a police-sergeant saw prisoner come from a field carrying a sack containing something. He concealed himself, and then pounced upon prisoner, who said he had a lamb in the sack, On the sack being examined a lamb was found. At prisoner's home a lamb skin (produced), marked with prosecutor's initials, was also discovered. Pri- soner told the sergeant that if he had listened to his father's advice he should not have got into that trouble." At the police-station prisoner distinctly admitted his guilt. The jury brought in a verdict of Guilty," and the prisoner was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour. AN ACQUITTAL. Henry Gyles, on bail, was indicted for bur- glariously entering the dwelling-house of Samuel Rusbatch, and stealing therefrom seven pairs of boots and a table cloth, in the parish of Aberdare, on the 30th of May, 1886.—The jury, after hearing the evidence and Mr. David Lewis's defence, decided to acquit the prisoner, and he was dis- charged. NO TRUE BILL. In the case of Ellen Stokes, who was indicted for feloniously killing and slaying her infant child, at Llantrisant, on the 11th of May, 1886, the grand jury returned no true bill, and prisoner was dis- charged. ALLEGED FORGERY AT MERTHYR. Richard Morris. 30, collier, was charged with feloniously forging a certain policy of insurance on the life of one Ann Evans for S22 108., on the Royal Liver Friendly Society, with intent to defraud, in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil, in or about the month of October, 1885. There were two other indictments of a similar nature against the prisoner.—Mr. Abel Thomas prosecuted, and prisoner was undefended. —Mr. Thomas called several witnesses connected with the Royal Liver Society to prove the facts. Prisoner was, it appears, appointed as an agent in the Merthyr District, and his duties were to obtain proposals of membership, forward them to the head office of the society, receive the policies back* if granted, and collect the moneys due upon them. Prisoner went to Anna Maria Evans and afterwards proposed her for membership, but as no policy was granted he handed her a forged one, and received moneys amounting to Is. 6d. per week from her upon it.—Prisoner said his salary had been stopped without reason, and he determined to deduct it from the amounts he collected. He had written to the society declaring his intention of doine- so.—The jury found the prisoner guilty.— His Lordship said he would not punish prisoner for the technical offence of forgery, but for false pretences. He would be sentenced to six months' hard labour. BURGLARY AT MERTHYR. John Horan, 24, and Thomas Lovett, D, labourers, were charged with breaking and enter- ing the house of James Isaacs, and stealing there- from certain beer in casks, and also wearing apparel, in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil, on May 9. 1886.-Tiie case was proved, and the jury found both prisoners guilty.—His Lordship said there had been nothing against the prisoners before, but they we-e making a bad beginning. Lovett had taken the most prominent part in the burglary, and he would be sentenced to four months hard labour, In addition to the three months' he had already suffered. Horan had taken a lesser part, but there was no doubt he attempted to have some of the beer stolen. He would be sent to gaol for three months' hard labour. The court then adjourned till 10.30 this Thurs- day morning. NISI PRIUS COURT. (Before Mr. Justice GROYR.) "■ ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT. BEVAN 'V. KENT.—This was anactiou brought by Captain John Bevan against Mr. Frederick George Kent for the recovery of L74 8. damages for an alleged breach of contract to purchase seven shares in the barquentine Heather Bell. Defendant denied the contract, and alleged that the contract was rescinded before the breach, and also that a condi- tion precedent was not fulfilled by the plaintiff. Mr. Denman Benson, with Mr. M. Richards, instructed by Messrs. Hartland and Isaac, was for plaintiff and Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q.C., M.P., in- structed by Messrs. Ingledew and Co., of Cardiff, for the plaintiff.—It was stated that up to August last year the plaintiff had been managing owner of the barquentine Heather Bell. She returned to Swansea from a successful voyage on the 3rd or 4th of August, and on the 5th plaintiff received notice from a Mr. Owen stating that he (Owen) had been appointed managing owner, and that plaintiff was to consider himself no longer as acting in that capacity. Plaintiff and his friends repre- sented 29 shares in the barquentine, while Mr. Owen and his friends represented 35 shares; con- sequently, the latter had full power to elect the managing owner. There being, however, a sum of money due to plaintiff on the freight of the voyage just finished, and plaintiff feeiiqg less confidence ,I 11; in Owen's management tliaLL In- )i. own, he was entitled to demand that bail should be given for the security of his shares, and, failing that, to arrest the ship till bail was given. With a view, however, to avoid such a proceeding, Owen went to plaintiff, and an arrangement was come to by which plaintiff sold to defendant his shares on certain conditions, and on August 25 a definite, signed, and stamped agreement was drawn up between plaintiff and defendant for the purchase of eleven shares at X15 12s. 6d per share. This agreement was taken away bv defendant, and a. press copy was left with plaintiff. On the follow- ing day the parties again met, and defendant alleged that he was told he could throw the agree- ment into the fire if lie liked. This plaintiff denied. On August 29 the barquentine sailed without any bail being given, and two days later, when she was safe from arrest, defendant, wrote accepting plaintiff's alleged offer to throw the agreement into the fire. Plaintiff denied that he had ever made such an offer, and gave notice that the shares should be put up to auction and defendant charged with the difference between the amount offered and the sum realised. The sale took place, and the shares were purchased by Owen for Y,64 less than the sum mentioned in the agreement,—Witnesses haVinfir been called who bore out this statement, Mf. liowen Rowlands,-in defence, maintained there-had -beeii* distiwet-^recr- sion of the contract, and argu<6d ^hat the faftt\tiwt plaintiff did not prevent the sbip going to sea proved this. Moreover, it was contended that the consideration on which the defendant entered into the contract, viz., that he would not continue to act as agent for his co-owners, was not carried out. -The jury found for plaintiff for the full amount claimed, interest, and costs. CLAIM ON A I ROMISSORY NOTE. STEVEN 11. DAVIES.—In this case Mr. Steven, tailor, of Swansea, brought an action against Mr. E. Davies, solicitor, of Swansea, on a promissory note given in March. 1878. for the recovery of -6200, together with interest amounting to C60, the money having been lent to the Swansea Working Men's Building Society, and the note signed by the defendant and others. Mr. Mlutyre, Q.C., with Mr. Benson, instructed W &r. Stephehs, was for tiie pl;iintiff, and Mr. Clement Higgins, Q c., with Mr. Glascodine (instructed by Nli-. oy Evii ns), was for the defendant. It appeared that the defen- dant was one of the directors of the Building Society, which failed, owing to tlitt secretary absconding, and plaintiff now sued Mr. Davies, as liable, his being one of the signatures to the note. It was stated that, although the note was eight years old, it would not come under the Statute of Limitations, inasmuch as the promise was to pay six months after di-inan(l, and the demand was not made till 1884. During the evidence of the plantiff The court adjourned.
CHURCH EXTENSION AT LLANELLY.
CHURCH EXTENSION AT LLANELLY. ADDRESS BY MR. J.T. D. LLEWELYN. A month ago we chronicled the laying of the foundation stone of Christ Church, St. Paul's Parish, Llanelly, and it speaks volumes for the energy of the vicar and the zeal of his parishioners that Saturday afternoon last a similar ceremony was performed in the same parish in connection with a similar work. This event was the laying cf the foundation stone of St. John's School Church, Sea- side, by Mr. J. T. D. Llewelyn, Penllergare, who contributed to the building fund the handsome sum of £100. After the stone had been laid, Mr. LLEWELYN expressed gratification at the fact that he had been privileged to take a part in the proceedings, and stated that wherever he could assist in spreading the Gospel there his assistance would be given with cheerfulness and pleasure. Both Churchmen and Nonconformists were engaged in the same great work. Although in different regiments, they were fighting equally in the cause of a Great Master, and pressing forward to a common object and a common end. There could be no doubt that the Church was making great progress. She was a Christianising Church in the widest sense of the term. She looked upon all men as absolutely equal in the sight of God. She was not apathetic. Efforts were being made to bring about needed reforms in the Church. One of these was now in progress,whereby the voice of laymen would be heard in her councils. Another matter of importance to Churchmen was the Bill introduced by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the regulation of the sale of advowsons.a custom which had, undoubtedly, given rise to "scandals that had done injury to the Church. Another section of the Archbishop's Bill provided for the election by the Church of Boards of Patronage, so that in future parishioners would have an indirect voice in the nomination of their clergymen. It was very likely that this Bill would pass into law, not the less likely, perhaps, because a more sympathetic House of Commons had been elected than was in existence last session. Mr. Llewelyn proceeded to say that. the Church was actively going on with her great work. She was the widest and most tolerant Church in the world, and he was confident she would be found to be the most sympathetic. Addresses were also delivered by Archdeacon James, Mr. Rees Goring Thomas, Mr. J. H. Rogers, and the Vicar. The contract for the erection of the building has been entrusted to Mr. John Evans, Lloyd- street, Llanelly, who also designed the plan. The accommodation afforded will be for 370.
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On Thursday the half-yearly rent audit of the farm tenants on Lord Windsor's St. Fagan's and Penarth Estates was held at tileJistate Offices, St. Fagan's. Mr. Forrest returned 10 per cent. on the last year's rent; a generous act, which was much appreciated. I
EISTEDDFOD Ar LLANWRTYD WELLS.
EISTEDDFOD Ar LLANWRTYD WELLS. A Central Wales Chair Eisteddfod was held at Llarfwrtyd Wells on Monday in a spacious marquee capable of seating some 3,000 or 4,000 people. The event, which was promoted towards raising funds for erecting a public-hall at Llanwrtyd, was favoured with very propitious weather, and the attendance. considering the many other counter attractions in the Principality on the same day, exceeded the most sanguine expectations. The president was Mr. R. Campbell-Davys, Neuadd- fawr; conductor, Mr. John Thomas, Llanwrtyd. Adjudicators: -Music, Mr. David Jenkins, Mus. Bac.,and Mr. Robert Rees I" Eos Morbus "); poetry. Tafolog prose, &c., the Rev. J. R. Kilsby Jones; fancy work, Mrs. R. Campbell-Davys handicraft, Mr. R. Evans, Tynmaes, Llanwrtyd; pianist, Mr. S. Allen, Beulah. The following were the awards :— itor the best pitchfork in C, work of competitor, prize 2s. 6d. Jacob Kees, Llanwrtyd. For the best wooden soup ladle. 2s. 6d.: David Protheroe, Llanwrtyd. For the best wooden spoon, 2s. 6d. Mr. Davies, Langwinfe. For the best pair of gents' hand-knitted woollen gloves, 2s. 6d. Mr. Davies, North-end, Tregaron. For the best hazel walking-stick, work of competitor, 5s. 6d.: David Williams, Abergwenllan, Gwynfe. For the best macram two pieces, each 18in. long, suitable for brackets, 10s. (one competitor) Miss Morgan. Llan- wrtyd. For the best crewel work (given by Mrs. Waters. The Hall, Llanwrtyd), 10s. Miss Morgan, Llxnvertyd. For the best pair of hand-knitted woollen stockings, ribbed, undved, natural wool, the bona fide work ot a resident within the parishes of Cilcwm and Llanwrtyd (given by Mrs. R. Campbell-Davys). 10s. Mrs. Price, Penvbank, Llanwrtyd. For the best recitation of Dinystr v Demi yn Jerusalem." 5s.: J. Telefryn James, New Quay. For the best treatise on "The Influence of Books," £2 (six competitors): Rev. Rees Evans (C.M.), Llanwrtyd. For the best epigram on The Lock," 4s. (seventeen competitors): William Evans, Post-office, Dolgelly. For the best verses to the 11 Amaethwr." 105. (ten competitors); Richard Elias, Meillionog, Morriston. for the best prycldest, Y uyfodol" (The Future), prize, fib 5s. and a chair. There were fifteen com- petitors, the successful being the Kev. G-lanffrwd Thomas, vicar of St. Asaph, who was invested by Mrs. Waters, and chaired in the ancient customary manner amidst great enthusiasm. For the best Congre- gational Tune on double short, metre. 103 (73 competi- tors) Mr. A. P. Morgan, Builth. For the best rendering of any baritone or bass Bong or solo, 10s. 6d.: {r. Herbert Jones, Brynamman. For the best rendering of the tenor song, If Say, have you seen my loved one," 10s 6d (nine competitors): Mr. B. Aneurizi Davies. Llandilo. For the best rendering of any soprano or alto song or solo, 10s. 6d. (six compe itors): Blodwen Morlais," Dowlais. For the best rendering of any quartette. 12s. 6d.; three competed. Awaided to Llew Buallt" and party. To the party of male voices, of not less than sixteen in number, tnat would render best We are the young musicians," £ 2 2s. three com- peted, viz., Builth, Carmarthen, and Ammanford. The prize was awarded to the last, led by Mr. John Lloyd. junior, Pontyclerc. Ammanford. To the choir of not less than 30 voices that would render best "Moab" (letiati Gwvllt), £ 2 10s.. and 10s. to the con- ductor; only one choir came forward, viz., Builth, led by Mr. A.P. Morgan, who was awarded the prize- To the choir, of not less than r,0 voices, that would render b,st The Lord for ever reignetii" (i). Jenkins). 29, and 21 to the conductor. Buallt Choir, led by Mr. A. P. Morgan, onlv came forward, and was deemed worthy of the prize. the Carmarthen Philanthropic was the only choir that essayed for the chief prize of ;t30 and iC5 to th« conductor for rendering '• We never will bow down (Handel), and was awarded same. A grand concert was held in the evening, when "Llinos y De," Eos Morlais," Mr. D. Jenkins, and others took part.
MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD.
MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD. THE TOWN-HALL SCHEME. ordinary meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, Mr. John Jenkins presiding.—Refe- p rence was made by Mr. Thomas Jenkins to the frequency with which complaints were received from Abercanaid, and Dr. Probert and others pointed out that the condition of the place was such that good ground for thesa complaints existed.-Upoo the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, which contained a resolution direct- ing that Mr. Johnson, of Abergavenny, whose plans for the erection of the proposed Town-hall have been accepted, should be asked to attend the next meeting of the Town-hall Sites Committee, Mr. T. Jenkins said it seemed to him that they were putting the cart before th& horse. He thought they had no rig-ht to proceed further in the matter until they received the sanction of the ratepayers. They should get the money in first.- The Chairman explained that it had been arranged that no money should be expended in prosecuting the scheme until the board saw their way clear to bring a statement before a. public meeting.— Mr. Jenkins intimated his intention to offer to the scheme his most determined opposition, and Mr. Jones, of Treharris, also struck a discordant note, saying it was a shame to think of incurring so large an outlay I'\t a time when trade was in a state of such severe depression.The Chairman expressed the opinion that the general body of ratepayers would accept the scheme. Mr. r. Jenkins Don't you believe it; don't yon run away with that idea.—The Chairman said that when the ratepayers saw that sufficient profit would be derived from rents to pay principal and interest and give them a source of income besides they would not object.—Mr. Jenkins You are putting it in a very feasible light, but the ratepayer; won't believe that.—The subject then dropped.—The seal of the board was affixed to a general district rate of Is. 3d. in the JE The gross rateable value of the parish was stated to be £ 157.170 7s. 6d., the arrears of the last rate Z208 Is. > I., and the gross amount of assessment X7,904 4, 4d.-Dr. Dyke called attention to the persistency with which builders ignored the orders of the board with respect to laying down the foundation of streets before commencing build- ing./j-The orders, he said, had been violated scores of times, to the permanent detriment of the town.—Upon the motion of Mr. Henry Evans. it was resolved that the sum of L550 received for the sale of the farmhouse and outbuildings at Ynyscadudwg, and which is now standing on deposit at the Brecon Old Bank, should b trans- ferred to the credit of the general district rate. Mr. Evans had intended to move a similar trans- ference of C987 received for the sale of the land at Ynyscadudwg, but the Clerk, having regard to the terms of the deed under which the property was conveyed to the board, advised that this money could not be so applied.-The Medical Officer reported 158 births and 96 deaths during July, these figures representing an annual rate of births of 33 and of deaths of 20 per 1,000. Seven deaths were assigned to scarlet fever. The seeds of this disease had been now so widely sown that it was probable there might be an outbreak in the autumn. Fortunately the school holidays were now on. but when the schools were re-opened in September careful inquiries should be made as to whether any of the children or their youthful relatives had been ill of the malady, and, in each case, the attendance of affected scholars should he impera- tively forbidden. Dr. Dyke also presented a special report as to the pollution of the Taff River aftd the Morlaiii Brook by ashes and vegetable ref4fte.—The book-keeper notified that the balance RL tlte blln k to the board's credit amounted to £ 1,743 8s. 6d.
RHYMNEY RAILWAY.
RHYMNEY RAILWAY. The report of the directors to the shareholders. at their half-yearly ordinary meeting to be held at Cardiff on Friday, the 13th day of August, 1886, is as follows:— The directors herewith submit to the shareholders, for their consideration and approval, the accounts for the half-year en.ting the ADth of June last. The total revenue receipts of the half-year amount to 282,369 18s. 9d. the balance of the net. revenue is .£42.868 4.. Id. the sum required to pay the dividends of thti Guaranteed, Preferential, and Preference Stocks is 219,665; leaving a balance of £ 2?,2QJ 4s. Id. The boifti-fcftJiMnmend that a dividend atrttferate of 10 per cent. ;^er annum be declared upon this oVdinarv fctock and shares, which will absorb tia.mo <S. td., leaving £3.786 Is. lid. to be carried to ttie next account. The capital expenditure during the half-ve^r has been as follows --On lines open for traffic, £5,230 lis. Id.: on new lines under Act of 1832, 97,462 9s. 6d.; on working stock, El Is. total, 212,694 Is. 7d. On the 1st of April last this company and the Great Western Railway Company commenced running through passenger and goods traffic to and from Merthyr Tydfil bv means of the new railways authorised in 1^82. On the 19th of July the companies began to carry the traffic of the Merthyr Vale Colliery of Nixon's Navigation Company over the new lines. The railways Nos. 1, 2 and 4. authorised bv this com- pany's Act of 1882. are, therefore, in full work. The works on Railway No. 3 have been completed with the exception of the signals at the junction with the Great Western Company's Vale of Neath Railway near the eastern end of the Abemant Tunnel, and it is hoped that the whole will in a short time be ready for insuec- tiott by the Board of Tlade. In consequence of the decision of the Whamcliffe meeting the Bill promoted by the company in the last Parliamentary session has been practically reduced to the question of the con- struction of sidings at Pontvpridd by the Ponlpridtl, Caerphilly, and NewDort Railway Company. The terms of the clause were agreed with that company, and the Bill passed the House of Lords, but, owing to the dissolution, proceedings have been postponed till Par- liament meets agnin. The Bute Docks (Transfer) Hill and the Bute Docks (Further Powers) Bill were carefully watched bv the directors, and clauses for the protection and benefit of the company were inserted. On the ter- mination of the business of the half-yearly meeting, an extraordinary meeting will be held, to which a resolu- t ion will be submitted for the creation and issue of 1;26,000 of the c.,pital authorised by the Compiiiy's Act of 1382.
INDUCTION OF THE NEW VIUAR…
INDUCTION OF THE NEW VIUAR OF EBBVV VALE. The Rev. Daniel Lewis, the newly-appointed vicar of Ebbw Vale, was formally instituted to the living at a special service on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. A procession of the neighbouring clergy was formed in the Welsh Church, and pro- ceeded from thence to the English Church, accom- panied by the churchwardens with their wands of office. There the prescribed ceremony of in- stitution took place, after the third collect of the Evening Service. The Rev. David Richards, who has acted as cuinte-in-charge since the death of the late lamented vicar, intoned the service, which was full choral. The anthem selected was taken from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul," Mr. Jacob Herbert taking the recitative aud the duet in conjunction with Mr. F. Miller, the whole choir joining in the chorus," How lovely are the messengers." Among the clergy present, in addi- tion to the bishop and the new vicar, were the Revs. Canon Evans, Rhymney J. Morgan. Beau- fort; Daniel Lewis, Merthyr; T. Theophilus, Tredegar Ll. W. Williams, Pontlottyn Thomas, Pendarren; Phillips, Brynmawr Jordan, Vic- toria, Ebbw Vale; Waugh, Cwm, Ebbw Vale; Roberts, Beaufort; as well as others not robed and taking part in the service.
INSTITUTION OF THK NEW VICAR…
INSTITUTION OF THK NEW VICAR OF ABERAVON. At St. Mary's Church, Aberavon, on Sunday evening the Lord Bishop of Llaudaff publicly in. stituted the Rev. Henry Morris, formerly curate of Glyntaff and St. Catherine's Churches, Pontypridd, but late rector of Laleston, as vicar of the parish of AbetWvon-cu m-Itag Ian
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On Friday afternoon the first confirmation service held in Lundy Island since the reign of Henry VIII. was celebrated by Dr. Bickersteth, bishop of Exeter, in whose diocese the island is situtited: There were four candidatesMiss Violet Heaven, a relative of Mr. Heaven,(proprietor of the island, and three adult islanders, named Jane M'Cartby, Alice Legg, and George Thomas.
A NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NEWPORT.
A NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NEWPORT. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE. ADDRESS BY THE BISHOP. The ceremony of laying and blessing the founda- tions of a new Catholic Church in High-street. Pill, Newport, was performed by the Bishop of Newport and Menevia. the Riht Rev. Dr. Hedley, on Monday morning in the presence of a large concourse of Catholic spectators. The necessity for increasing the church accommodation for the Catholic com- munity of Newport had been long felt, and efforts have been made for several years past to provide more adequate accommodation at the lower end of the town for the worshippers, who have hitherto met in a large schoolroom there. We are happy to say that by far the greater part of the money re- quired for the erection of the church has already been subscribed, and hopes are entertained that by the time the edifice is completed the whole of the sum necessary will have been raised. Mass was per- formed at St. Marie's Church, Stow-hill, on Monday morning at nine o'clock, at the conclusion of which a large procession was marshalled,and the principal thoroughfares of the town were perambulated. The League of the Cross Temperance Society, headed by its brass and reed band, was in front, followed by the Hibernian Benefit Society with its band. Then came the children of Mary arrayed in their handsome blue cloaks, the confraternities. and school children and clergy. The whole must have numbered over a thousand, and the proces- sion had a very attractive appearance with its beautiful banners and flngs. On arrival at the site of the church, which was boarded off, so as to pre- serve good order, the bishop was accompanied to the eastern end of the ground, where the altar will be placed, and where temporarily a wooden cross had been erected, by the Very Rev. Father Williams, Father Cavalli, Father R, cliardson, Father Bailey, Father Hurley, O.S.B., Father J Bailey (Cardiff), Father Butler, and Father Knight There were also present, occupying prominent positions, Mr. J. A. Herbert, Dr. Wooliett, Mr. Warded, Mr. P. Heitzman, Mr. D. A. Vaughan, Mr. Siade, and others. The usual service for such occasions was performed, the bishop blessing the stone and foundations, and sprinkling them with holy water. At its conclusion the bishop de- livered a short sermon or address. His lordship chose for his text the words, "Our God is above all gods who, then, can build him a worthy house?" taken from II Chron. ii., 5. He said he was happy to be able to come amongst them that day, and to take part in a ceremony which was at once an expression of their faith and hope, and a profession of their religion, and an earnest of their self-sacrifice. When they laid the foundation-stone of a church they professed their faith, and that, in these days, was no light thing to do. They professed, first of all, that they believed in God, and it was well to make an expres- sion of these convictions in these days of ours. There were men, as they knew, in the branches of science who went about and sought for causes —and mere first causes-in mere matter. They analysed and they dissected, and they looked for what they would never find in the mere province of matter. But they (Catholics) looked up to Heaven, and their profession, to which they held firmly and with all their hearts, was that there was one God, Who made heaven and earth and all things. They looked round physical creation, and, instead of dividing it into little pieces, they looked upon its beauty and upon its order, and they read in them a proof of the God Who reigns in Heaven. They looked into their own hearts and they looked at their own intelligence. They saw what they understood of order and beauty and truth, and they read there reflections of rays of light which could only come from an Eternal Being. Those who would extinguish the light of God in the world were doing the most terrible injury to the human race, for it was the light which alone could guide man to his eternal welfare. A man who put out the fires in the desert which served as guides to travellers and left them to perish in the darkness of the night deserved to be branded as an enemy of man- kind. and those who would put out the light of God in the world deserved to be named the enemies of the human race. Besides professing their faith in God they all professed their faith in Jesus Christ, by Whom God in Heaven had condescended to come amongst them and also in the Holy Spirit. Who by His presence in the world still kept before them the presence of the Saviour. In the next' place, they professed their religion. They professed by that act that religion was a service of man to God. Keligion should be a solid part of their lives and of everything belonging to them. In the days of faith, as they were called, men raisea large and beautiful churches, abbeys, and cathedrals, not because God could not be reached out of them, or, indeed, in any place, or because He needed a house; but they professed by the lavishness of their gifts that all and everything belonged to God. A fine, a great church, if it was not worthy of God, it was at least an eloquent sermon of those who raised it; and he defied anyone to enter a great Christian church, or even such a church as they would have erected on the spot where they were then assem- bled, without seeing that every stone preached to him, and enforced upon him that he must serve God as those served Him who laid the first stone and put on the roof. They further professed their sacrifice by the act which they performed that day, and he exhorted them with all his heart to assist those priests and pastors who were sacrificing themselves to build this church. He knew that the Catholic people of Newport had placed their religion before everything else. There might be many other things which claimed their attention. Politics were good in their place, as were also social and civic affairs and love for one's country was also to be commended. But the Son of God died for one thing, and He left His precious blood in the world for one thing, and that so that they might save their immortal souls They would find it under the roof of the church, at the altar, and near the priests. His Lordship afterwards blessed the congrega- tion, and when a collection had been made and the ofterillg placed upon the stcne, the procession was re-formed and proceeded back to St. Marie's Church. In the afternoon an out-dour fete and sports were held at the Friars. The church will be Gothic in style, built in Pennant stone, with Bath-stone dressings to windows, door-openings, and quoins; it will be lOSlt. in, length internally, by 48ft, in width across the nive and side aisles, and will accommo- date nearly 800 persons. The cost, exclusive of altar, furniture, and part of tower above nave, will be £ 3.357. The chancel will be about 22ft. long, with arcade on either side opening into small chapels. The roofs will be open-timbered, and have curved and moulded principals, carried on moulded Baiii-stone corbels, the height to eaves line of nave being about 35ft. The nave arcade will consist of five bays ef pillars, circular on plan, with moulded caps and bases, and arches moulded in sofites and finished with moulded labels. The pillars and other internal stone- work will be in Monk's Cork stone. On the north side will be arranged the sacristy and confessional, and at the south- west corner a massive and lofty tower will be commenced, forming a south porch. The prin- cipal entrance wili be through a porch in the west end, which will be the chief feature in this front. Over the entrance door in the tower will be placed a niche, with moulded and carved canopy above. The flooring will be in Pennant stone and deal boarding, and all the windows will have cathedral lead lights and hopper frames to open for inlets of fresh air. The vitiated air will be carried off by means of openings in the east and west gables. Mr. W. Gardner is the architect, and the contractor is Mr. W. M. Blackburn, of Newport.
!——— MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
——— MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A PAUPER WITH A SOUL ABOVE FISH. Mr. R. H. Rhys. J.P.. presided at the weekly meeting on Saturday.—The Chairman called atten- tion to the fact that the relief in Merthyr Upper was increasing nut of all proportion to other parts of the union, notwithstanding that there was more employment in it than in any portion of the district, This seemed to him to be a most extraordinary thing.—Dr. James: It has been the case for some years.—The Cliairman But it has been more marked during the last three or four months. —Reference was made to the delay on the part of the overseers of the parish of Vaynor in paying in their calls, the Chairman remarking that there appeared to be something radically wrong about it.—The Master stated that on Thursday the men in the body of the house "struck" against the fish dinner, and refused to go into the dining-room, but, however, he got them all to go in afterwards with the exception of one, a person named William Quinlan.—Quinlan was brought before the board to answer for his contumacy, when he explained that the smell of the fish dinners was such that it made him sick and bad when he went into the hall. He impertinently intimated that he should continue in the course he had taken, and the guardians thereupon ordered that he should be discharged on Monday.
COUNTY COURTS.
COUNTY COURTS. MONMOUTH. TUESDAY.—("Before his Honour Judge OWEN.) A MONEY-LENDER AND HER VICTIMS. EMILY NASH, milliner, Coleford, v. JOSIAH JONES, I)aulier.-Tliis was a case adjourned frum the last court, when defendant alleged that the plaintiff had the deeds of his house in her possession, which the plaintiff denied.-Rebecca Jones, defendant's step-mother, was now sworn, and deposed to having a conversation with the plaintiff about two and a half years ago, when the plaintiff admitted that she had the writings."—His Honour said he believed the defendant's story, and non-suited the plaintiff. SAME v. THOMAS WHITE, Bruadwell, Lane-end. -Claini E4.-Detendant had borrowedflo, under two separate notes of hand for ;E5 each, at 5 per cent. interest—Defendant stated that he had paid the principal and interest three times over, but the first receipts he had from plaintiff Mr .Roberts. solicitor, of Coleford, told him were of no use, and he had since paid the money again. He produced an account made out by Mr. Roberta's clerk on his behalf.—His Honour, having examined this account and questioned the parties, adjourned the case till next court for the attendance of Mr. Roberts, in order to see if the plaintiff was telling the truth. A FARMER COMMITTED. KILL. MEETS, and Co., agricultural implement makers, v. WILLIAM MORGAN TEKRETT, farmer, Whitchurch.-Claim M. Defendant did not attend, and Mr. Hebb, of Ross, stated for the plain- tiffs that the defendant had a freehold farm of 50 or 60 acres, and he asked that he should be committed. His Honour committed the defendant for ten days, the warrant to be sus- pended for fourteen days.
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CARMARTHEN HORIICULTURAL SQCIETY.
CARMARTHEN HORIICULTURAL SQCIETY. The nineteenth exhibition of flowers, fruit, and vegetables was held on Tuesday in the Market- place, Carmarthen, and was attended by a fairly large number of people. The show of flowers, L-C., was much better than that of last year, and will compare favourably with that of any former year. The following acted as judges :—Messrs. Pettigrew, gardener to the Marquess of Bute Harris, gardener to Sir Kussey Vivian; Fox, gardener to Colonel Evans, Higiimead; and Robertson, gardener at I Stradey Park, Llanelly. The following is the PRIZE LIST. FLOWERS. OyiN PRIZES.—Six stove or greenbou-e flowering plants. all of different varieties, and exclusive of any plant for which a special prize is offered: 1st. Ca.ptv.in Mansfield, Llvsoncn, near Carmarthen 2nd. Mr F. LL Phillips, Peniyparke 3rd. Mr W. J. Buckley, Penyfai. Collection of twelve stove or greenhouse plants, ali of different varieties (exclusive of krns), in or out, of bloom 1st. Captain Mansneld 2nd, Mr. F. L. Phillips; 3rd, Mr W. J. Buckley. Six stove or greenhouse plants, all of different varieties, and exclusive of any p ant for which a special prise is offered 1st, Captain Mansfield 2nd, Mr J. II. Kogers.'Ael vbryn 3rd, Mr W. ,T. Buckley. Six exotic ferns, ;t;l of different varieties: 1st, Captain Mansfield 2tid,Mr F. LI. Phillips 3rd, Mr W. J. Buckley. Six hardy ferns, all of different varieties: 1st, Mr F. LL Phillips 2nd. Mrs Saunders, Court Henry. Six stove or greenhouse mosses, all of different varieties 1st. MrW. R. H. Powell. M.P., Maesg wynne. Best specimen plant in the show 1st. Captain Mansfield; 2nd, Mr P. LI. Phillips. Begonias, tuberous rooted, four varieties: 1st, Mr W. Davies, Lammas-street, Carmar- then; 2nd, Mr John Pile, Johnstown, Carmarthen. Balsams, four varieties: 1st, Air Phillips. Greenliill, near Carmarthen; 2nd. Mrs Timmins, Priory-street. Caladiums, four varieties 1st, Captain Mansfield; 2nd, Mr W. R. H. Powell, M.P. Fucliias, four varieties 1st, Mr J Pile, Johnstown; 2nd, Captain Mansfield. Gera- niums, variegated leaf, four varieties: 1st, Mr J. Pile; 2nd, Captain Mansfield. Geraniums, zonale, tour varie- ties: lst, Captain Mansfield; 2nd. Mr J. Pile. Double geraniums, three varieties: 1st. Captain Mansfield 2nd, Mr John Pile. Gloxinias, four varieties let, Mrs Price, Castle Pigyii; 2nd, Mr D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen. Coleus. four variet.es 1st, Mr W. R. H. Powell. M.P. 2nd, Captain Mansfield, PetuniFks. four varieties: 1st, Mr John Pile; 2nd, Captain Mansfield. CUT FLOW ujts. -I)ahl ias, single. eitrht varieties 1st, Mr E. Williams, Cwmotrijant; 2nd, Mrs James Koberts, S.radev Lodge, Llanelly. Asters, six varieties: 1st, Mr Thomas Negus. Richmond-terrace, Carmarthen; 2nd, Mr R. May, Llanelly. Carnations or picotees, six varieties 1st, Mr P. Gibbon, Haverfordwest; 2nd, Mr H. Giobon, Haverfordwest. Dahlias, twelve varieties: 1st, Mr E. Williams, Cwmoernant; 2nd, Mr W. Car- penter, Llanelly. Dahlias, bouquet, eight vaiieties; 1st, Mr E. Williams, Cwmoernant; 2nd, Mr John Speck, Llanelly. Gladioli, six varieties: 1st, "Loadstone." Llanetly: 2nd, Mr U. May, Llanelly. Hollyhocks. six varieties: xst, Mr J. Richardt. Llanelly 2nd, Mr AntAhoiiy Davies. Llantily. Pansies, six varieties: 1st. Mr John Pile; 2nd, Mr B. Phillips, Penstemons, six varieties: 1st, Mr B. Phillips, Johns- town 2nd, Mr E. Williams, Cwmoernant. Phloxes, six varieties 1st. Mr E. Williams 2nd. Mr R. May. Hoses, eight varieties 1st. Mrs Saunders ZlId. Mr J. Buckley, Brynceiriau. Stocks, six varieties 1st. Mr John Pile. Verbenas, six varieties: 1st, Mr John Pile. Arrangement of flowers and fruit for dinner-table decoration 1st, Mr W. Buckley, Penvfti 2nd. Loadstone," Llanelly. Bouquet (hand, 1st. Mrs W. Farr&nt, Swansea 2,1. Cnptain Mansfield. Basket of wild flowers 1st, Mr D. Thomas,43, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen 2nd, Miss Letitia Edwards, Llangunnor; 3rd, Miss Emily K. Davies, Carmarthen. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. FRINT.— (Classes 1 and 2, open prizes.)—Apples, dessert 1st, Mr. John Speck, L.anelly 2nd, Mr. E. Williams, Cwmoernant. Apples. culinary 1st, Mr. oadle, Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen 2nd, Mr. Lewis, Inland Revenue uttice. Carmarthen. Apricots No prize awarded. Cherries 1st, Mrs- Saunders, Court Henry; 2nd, Mr. W. J. Rickaid, Carmarthen. Currants, red 1st, Mrs. Jane Roberts, Stradev Lodge, Llanelly Captain U. Lloyd Lloyd, Glangwiii. Currants, white 1st, Captain Ll. Lloyd Lloyd 2nd, Mrs. Timmins, priorv-street, Carmarthen. Currants, black 1st, Mr W. R. H. Powell, M.P., Maes- gwynne 2nd, Captain Ll. Ll. Lloyd. Gooseberries, red 1st, Mr Samuel Cruse, Prinry-street, Carmarthen 2nd, Miss Wilson, Cwmffrwd. Gooseberries, other colours 1st, Mrs Jane Roberts 2nd, Mr E. Williams, Cwmoer- nantl Grapes, black 1st, Mr J. C. Richardson 2nd, Mr John Lewis, Commerce House. Carmarthen 3rd, Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart. Grapes, white: 1st, Captain Mansfield; 2nd, Sir Marteine Lloyd; 3rd, Mr J. If. Rogers, Aelybryn. Melon, red or green fiesh: 1st, Capt LI. LI. Llovd 2nd, Mrs Timmins, Priory-street, Carmar- then, and Mr J. C. Richardson, Glanjbrydan Park. Nectarines 1st,Captain Mansfield 2nd, Mrs 8aun iers. Court Henry. Peaches 1st, Mr ICickard, Carmarthen 2nd, Captain Mansfield. Pears, table 1st, notawarded 2nd. Mr John Jones, Camhrian-place, Carmarthen. Pine apple (Queen) 1st, Mr John Speck, Llanelly. Plums, dessert: 1st, notawarded 2nd, Captain Lloyd. Plums, culinary 1st, Mr T. Most vn Davies (mayor of Carmar- then). Raspberries, red 1st, Mrs Saunders 2nd. Capt. LI. LI. Lloyd. Raspberries, white t let. Oapt. Mansfield; 2nd, Mrs Saunders. Strawberries: 1st, Captain Lloyd; 2nd, Mrs Timmins, Priory-street, Carmarthen. Collec- tion of six dishes of table fruit 1st, Mr F. LI. Philipps, Pentyparke: 2nd, Mr W. Buckley, Penyfai. VEGKTABLES.—t^ans let, Mr W. K. H. Powell, M.P.; 2nd, Mrs W. D. Price, Castle Pigvn 3rd, Mr Charles Pile, Ferryside. Beans, French: 1st, Mr E. Williams; 2nd. Mr John Richards, Llanellv 3rd, Mrs W.O. Price. Beans, runners 1st, Mr John Richards 2nd, Mr Thomas Negus 3rd, Mrs Jane Roberts. Beet, red 1st, Mr B. Phillips; 2nd, Mrs Timmins 3rd, Mr W. J, Buckley. Carrots, long 2ad. Mr B. Phillips, Johns- town; 3rd, Mr J. H. Rogers. Carrots, short: 1st, Mr J. H. Rogers 2nd. Mr B. Phillips 3rd. Mr John t'iie. Carrots, intermediate 1st. Mrs Timmins 2nd, Mr John Pile; 3rd, Mr B. Phillips. Cabbage, table 1st, Mr W. J. Rickard, Carmarthen 2nd. Mr E. Williams; 3rd, Mr William Vi illiams. Cabbage, red: 1st, Mr W. Davies, Church-street. Car- marthen 2nd, Mr Griffith Morris, Pensarn, near Car- marthen. Cauliflowers; Is., Mr F. LI. Philipps; 2nd, Mr W. R. H. Powell. M.P. Celery, red 1st. Mr John Pile; 2nd, Mr P. LI. Philipps; 3rd, Mr John Richards, Llanelly. Celery, white; 1st, Mr F. Li. Philipps 2nd, Mr W. Davies. Carmarthen; 3rd, Mr Herbert M"rris, Cwmffrwd. Cucumbers; let, Mr W.J. Buckley; 2nd, Mr J. H. Powell, Weriallt Cottage; 3rd, Mr E. Williams. Leeks lot, Mr Daniel Morris, Priory-street, Carmarthen; 2nd, Mr John Jones, Llanilawddog; 3rd. Mrs Timmins. Lettuce, cabbnge: 1st, Mr B. Phillips 2nd, Mr Richard Harries, Haverfordwest; 3rd, Mr E. Williams. Lettuce, cos 1st, Mr Ben. Phillips, Johnstown, near Carmartlieii; 2nd. Mrs Timrniiis 3rd, Mr W. R. H. Powell, M.P. Onions, Bpanish 1st, Mr D. Morris 2nd, Mr James Jones. Lower Brick Works, Carmarthen; 3rd, MrJohn Richards, Llanelly. Onions, Tripoli: 1st, MrJ. H. Rogers; 2nd, Mr John Richards; 3rd, Mr James Jones. Oiiioiia, potato: 1st, Mr D.J. Edwards. Penty- parke; 2nd. Mr Cadie 3rd. Mr B. Phillips. Parsuips st, Mr John Pile; 2nd. Mr W. I)avies; 3rd, Mrs Timmins. Potatoes, round, white, early: 1st, Mr i>. LI. Philipps; 2nd, Mr W. R. H. Powell, M.P. 3rd, Captain Llewellyn Lloyd Lloyd. Potatoes, round, coloured, early 1st, Mr Daniel Morris, Priory-street. Carmarthen 2nd. Mr John Ed- wards, Llangunnor 3rd. Mr J. Buckley, Brynceiriau. Potatoes, kidney, while, early: 1st. Mr W. R. H Powell, MP.; 2nd, Mr Johu Edwards; 3rd, Mr J. Buckley. Potatoes, kidney, cotoured, early 1st. Mr J. Phillip* 2nd, Mr W. R. H. Powell; 3rd, Mr John Edwards. Peas 1st, Mr £ Phillips 2nd, Mr W. R. H. Powell; 3rd, Mr W. J. Buckley. Rhubarb: 1st, Mr T. Phillips, Cambrian • place, Carmar- tlier) 2nd, Mr W. Davies, Church-street, Carmarthen 3rd, Mr W. Williams, Fishpond Oottage, Carmarthen. Tomatoes 1st, aptain Mansfield 2nd, Mr John Speck 3rd, Mr J. H. Rogers. Turnips: 1st, Mr W. R. H. Powell 2nd. Mrs W. O. Price; 3rd, Mr W. Davies. Vegetable Marrows or other edible Gourds-t let, Mi- W. Davies; 2nd, Mr E. Williams, Cwmoernant; 3rd, Mr W. Williams. Collection of Vegetables in abasket 1st. MrJ. LI. Philipps, Pentyparke 2nd, Mr W. Davies.
PEMBROKESHIRE DOG SHOW.
PEMBROKESHIRE DOG SHOW. The above show was held at Pembroke on Tues- day. Most of the classes were pretty Well filled, and the show was up to the average in quality and numbers. The arrangements were carried out by Dr. Morison (mavor of Pembroke), Mr. W. O. Hulm, Mr. T. W. Young (hon. sec.), and other members of the committee,and worked admirably. The awards of the jucle (Mr. George Raper) gate general satisfactiou. We append a list oi his awards :— PRIZE LIST. OPEN CLASSES.—Pointers; 1st. W. Jenkins -.2nd,Prank Gwynne. Setters: 1st, Captain S. M. Thomas 2nd, H. A. W. Aylesbury. Retrievers 1st, S. D«.rby; 2nd, Capt. S. M. Thomas; 3rd, L. Reynolds. Greyhounds: 1st, H. Smith; 2nd, R. Milner; 3rd, G. Austin, spaniels, over 28tbs.: 1st. Captain S. M. Thomas 2nd and 3rd, D. Lewis. Spaniels, un ler 2810s. 1st. Captain S. M. Thomas; 2nd, John Vaugliaii; 3rd. C. H. Lloyd. Fox terriers, smooth: 1st. W. V. Howell Thomas; 2nd, 2nd. H. A. W. Aylesburv 3rd, Fred Lewis. Fox terriers, wire-haired: lit, H. A. W. Aviasbury 2nd, W. V. Howell Thomas, black and tan terriers; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, J. Tucker. Terriers, any variety 1st, Captain S. M. Thomas; 2nd, Fred Roberts 3rd, Colonel Bevan, Sheep dogs, any variety: 1st, Harry Co.vsh 2nd, H. Rees; iid, R. H. Treweeks. Pu^s 1st, Miss Hulm 2nd, John Miller. St. Bernard anu idastiff: 1st, Captain 8. M. Thomas Dachshunds: 1st, Captain S. M. Thomas 3rd, Captain Galliugs. Any other breed: 1st, Captain S. M Thomas; 2nd, Mrs Saurin. 3rd, Captain GalliiiEra. Selling Class: is', J. Jenkin- 2nd. J. H. Davies 3rd, J. Tucker. Litter of puppies: 1st, Thomas Griffiths 2nd. R. Miller; 3rd. J. Tucker. LOCAL Cl^ssks.—Greyhounds 1st. R. Smith 2nd, R. Miller; 3rd, J. W. Morison. Spaniels, any variety 1st and 2nd, David Lewis; 3rd, John Vaughan. sheepdogs: lst. R. Rees; 2nd. H. H. Treweeks; 3rd, J. Pereival. Terriers, any variety 1st, J. Tucker 2nd, W. C. Evans 3rd, J. Tucker, Any other variety: 1st, Mi-s fiauriri; 2nd. the Earl of Cawdor; 3rd. A. S. Hall. SPECIAL PRIZES. A silver cup given by the society for the best dog in the show :Capt. S. M. Thoma. A silver cup, value £2 2s, given by Messrs Spratt, for the best non sporting dog in the local classes: Mrs. Saurin. A silver cup given by the Mayor of Pembroke for the best sporting dog exhibited by a resident of the county of Pembroke David Lewis,
NEWPORT BRITISH SCHOOLS !…
NEWPORT BRITISH SCHOOLS CHARITY. A meeting of the British Schools Charity was held at the Newport School Board offices on Satur- day afternoon, in pursuance of a requisition signed by Mr. William Graham and Mr. Charles Roe, to appoint a committee to deiil with the affairs of the charity, and also to consider the present position of the charity and take action thereon. The Rev. J. T. Wrenford was voted to the chair.—Mr. George Batchelor, as secretary of the trust, read a state- ment showing that the charity was constituted bv the Charity CotTimissioners by an order dated June 4, 1878. The funds arose from It sale of British Schools to the School board for 11,500. This sum is invested by the Commissioners in the purchase of £1,564 10s. 9d. Consolidated X3 per cent. Annuities, and yields an annual sum of £ 4618s. 3d. The trustees appointed for distribution of the dividends consist of the Mayor of Newport for the time being and the members of the school board, called the ex-officio trustees, and ten non-official trustees. The charity contemplates the distribution of the annual increase arising from the invested funds in prizes or bursaries to be called 11 British School Trustees Exhibitions of from £3 to E20 per annum amongst boys and girls attending any of the public Elementary Schools. Examinations were held from that time down to 1881, though the number of candidates dwindled year by year, and since 1881 no examinations had been held. There is now in the hands of Mr. Henry Phillips, the chairman and treasurer of the trust, a sum of 1-400 within a few siiiiiings-Mr. William Graham nsked why the trustees had not been called together for five years.—l'he Chairman said he supposed the whole thing had been dropped out of sight—Mr. Batchelor. referring to the minute-book, said he observed that in 1880 Mr. Wheeler gave notice that he would at the following meeting bring forward the question of altering the scheme, but nothing was done in that direction at that meeting.—The Chairman said he was glad that they were going to revive the matter after it had been asleep so long.-Tiie Secretary, in answer to Mr. Rowe, said the money now in the hands of Mr. Henry PhiUipe was accumulating every year by £46 18s. 3d., which was placed in the bank in Mr. Phillips's name, and bore interest at 3 per cent. —Mr. Wheeler smid in the past the scheme bad been found unworkable, but he suggested that it be tried again next year, and if it again failed, I that application be made to the Charity Com- missioners for an alteration. This was agreed to.
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I was an object of misery and despair. After the Hospitals ivad refused me, and Doctors given me up, my wife persuadeti me to try Hop Bitter". and from the com- mencement have improved daily. I have only taken them seven weeks, auii can now get downstairs and walk about without even a stick. With the aid of a few more bottles of the Bitters ti-,all be well again. The water has entirely left my body bond legs. The only trice left is in my foct. It is a wonderful medicine. t wish I had tried it sooner, as I have nearly ruined myself and family with doctors' bills and other erpe ses. I might have been well iong ago. At the Hospital 1 had no appe- tite whatever, but since using he Betters eat everything with a relish The 01 ,h difficulty is lie expense, but must not miud that so long as I am getting well. Am cheerful now that recovery is near, lor Overyoue had given me up as a bad job.—Willi best wuiuee to Your affectionate Brother, (Signed) William Grayson, 1. Bush-terrace, C ge-lane, Chatham. March 14. 1885. To F, Stammers, 23. Cwaitor-saeet, Oliancery-lane. To the Hop Bitten Co.. London. Gentlemen.—! enclose letter trom my brother-ill-law Win. Urayson, libstbam. lie considers he owes his lif to your Hop Bitters, and feels he cannot say guoug, in its praise. Yours ru y. Frwi sjuuomers. 25, Cursitor-street, Chanoory-lane, Loudon. ll.- v IT" LATER. "V' Chatham, March SI. Since I wrote you ten days ago I have improved won derfully. T-day I walked to the barber's siiup (aud got shaved) ano back again by myself withou fatigue, Thig w the first time 1 have been out aione since 1..st Ai>ril— over eleven months. V hen 1 was discharged from the Hospital. UCt. 9, I weighed 21st. iib., now 1 weigh about list. (Luy usual weight). Wituam Grayson. AFTER A YEAR. 3, Carter's Yard, SalthonHe-lant, Hull April 24th, 1886. After a year I write you again from Hull (where I now reside), to state I have kepi steadily on since my won dfcriui recovery. Very truiy-yollrs, William Grayson, JJ I G II AUTHORITY Dr. THOMPSON MUVB Kidney Disease i. probably next to Consumption the commonest C&U&e of umoujf adults in this climate. You httve bad ft roosot and mysterious attack oi asthma, paius in the back and iwouud the l-ous, severe hesttiafches, dixzi- ness, iiiflamed eyes, a coaved tollU", and a ary iuoutu, loss of appetite, chilly neusatiun, moi^estion (the stomach never is in order wiieri the kidneys or liver are deritugecl, dryLess of the skiu, nervousfiegt, night Bweats, mu&cular debility, despondency, a tired feeling (especially at night). puttiu or bloating under too eyes, anu your muscular system seems utterly helpless. Eoberta, of Kugland; Prof, 'll¡¡olllP8ou, ot New York and other celebrated authorities tell us that all these symptoms are sure iudicatioiuB of JBright'e Disease J w itb some patients the disease runs slowly aud for year*# With others it comes as a tuief in the niglu. This tact}» an autrminK one, and otart,6 the inquiry, Wnat can be done Foi the CURE of KiJney IlIH) Liver Complaints HOP BriTfcii* have no equal 111 tht world, and thpoe tutiering from any of the above symptom* ul4 uflj them at once, VITAL QUESTIONS. Ask the most eminent physician < >f any sciiool, what i. the be-L thing in the world fo. quieting ana allaying all irritation oi the nerves aud curing all forms of nervous complaints, givinn DIIo, chilulike, and refreshing sleep always J Ana he will tell you unhesitatingly, bume form of Hops Ask any or till of the most eminent physicians What is the best, and nly remedy that can be relied on to cure ..11 diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs; such as Bnght's disease, diabetes, reiention or inability to retain urine, and all the disease* and ali- ments peculiar to NN owen"- Ann they will tell you explicitly and empiiaticaiiy, Buchu." Ask the same physicians Wha is the most io,iible and surest cure for all liver uiseases or dyspepsia, constipa ion, indigestion, biliousness, malarial lever, ague, &c„" and they will Will )ou- Mandrake, or Dandalion!" Hemic, when these remedies are combined with others equally valuable And oinpounded into Hop Bitters, such a wonderful and mysterious curative power is develope which is no varied in its operation that no disease or ill-health cau possibly exist or resist its power, and yet it ill Harmless for the most frail woman, weastest invalid, or smallest child to use. Patieou given up by physicians with Blight's and other kidney diseases, liver complaints, severe eoaght called consumption, have been cured. Women nearly crazy From agony of neuralgia, nervousness, wsksfmlao". and various uiseases peculiar to womeu, People suttering the excruciating pangs of Rheu- matism, Inflammatory and chronic, or sulieriag from 'Scrofula Erysipelas Blood poisoning, dyspepsia, Oll, aaijj iJ1 faoi, almost ail diseases trail Rature is heir to Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof of which call be found in every neighbourhood in the KUOWU world. 7502c
PEMBROKE FARMERS' CLUB,
PEMBROKE FARMERS' CLUB, The annual show of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs was held on Tuesday, under very favourable auspices, the weather being exceedingly fine, and the attendance was good. The exhibits, both as to quantity and quality, would have done no discredit to any agricultural county, the hunters' class being especially grand. The judges of horses were Messrs. Owen George, Piascrwn, and Vaughan, Fern Hill, late master of the North Pembroke Hunt. The prizes were as follow HORSES.—Mare for agricultural purposes 1st, The Earl of Cawdor; 2nd, John Davies. Cart mare, with her foal at foot: 1st, John Davies; 2nd. M. Thomas Three-year-old filly lor agricultural purposes Ist, JuiiF Davies. Three-yea'-old colt, for agricultural purposes let, John Davies. Two-year-old colt or fiilv, for agri cultural purposes 1st and 2nd, The Kari of Cawdor Yearling colt or Lit. for agricultural purposes 1st. and 2nd, The Earl of Cawdor, fetackpole; Half-bred mare with licr foal at foot: ist, Daniel Reviioii; ZlId, John Lewis. J our-vear-old hunter, colt or iillv 1st, John Davies; 2nd, Tudor Y. H. Thomas. Three-year-old colt or fifty, got by any thoroughbred horse travelling the couutv of Pembroke 1st, George Ormoijd 2nd, H. G. Aileil, M.P. Two-year-old colt or filly, got by any thoroughbred horse lst, R. K. Flutter; 2nd, F. Lort Philipps. Yearling colt or ti.iy, gOt by any thoroughbred horse: 1st, Thomas Davies. Hackney cob, gelding or mare, not exceeding 15 hands high ? 1st and 2nd. Tudor V. H. Thomas. Hunter, bred in toh. county of Pembroke, open only to three.four,and five-veai olas 1st, John Davies; 2nd John Lewis. Foal, fot agricultural purposes, got by Sir Joseph: 1st. John Davies 2nd, M. Thomas. Pony not exceeding 13 hands 2 inches high lat, R. K. Flutter, OaTXLE.—Bull of the Castleniartin breed, two vears old and upwards Jst, Griffith Davies, Upton. iear- ling bull of the Castlemartin breed 1st, the Earl of Caw- dor; 2nd, J. M. Griffiths. Bull calf of the CutlemaJtin breed 1st, Thomas Mori-is 2nd, the Earl of Cawdor. Pair of cows ot the CastleraHrtin breed, above four ytam old: 1st, the Karl of Cawdor: 2nd, J. M. Griffiths. Single cow of the Castlemartin breed, under tour vears (ii.1 1st, the Earl of Cawdor; 2nd, L Grdfitlia. Two- year-old heifer of the Castlemartin breed: 1st, John Davies, Alleston 2nd, the Earl of Cawdor. Pair of two-vear-oid heifers of the Castlemartin breed: let,, J. M. Griffiths; 2nd, Earl ot Cawdor. Teat-ling heifer of The Castlemartin breed: 1st and 2nd, Earl of Cawdor. Pair of heifer calves of the Castlemart in breed 1st, John Davies 2nd, Earl of Can dor. Yearling heiter, any pure breed: 1st and 2nd, Eari of Cawdor. Yearling bladl: bull: 1st, Earl of Cawdor; 2nd, J. M. Griffiths. Two- year-old black iieii r: ist, John Davies; 2nd, Earl of C. 1, 0r. SH up.-Two-year-old or aged long wool ram 1st and 2nd, W. Phillips. 'J wo-year-old or aged short wool ram: 1st and 2nd, Earl of Cawdor Yearling long wool ram: 1st, James Davies 2nd, Lieuienaiit-Colonel Leach, Five long wool aged twei-, 1st, Clias. Matthias; 2nd, George Ormond. Five short wool aged ewes 1st. John Davies; 2nd, Earl of Cawdor, Five long wool yearling ewes: ist, George Ormond; 2nd, Charles Mathias. Five short wool yearling ewes: 1st, the Earl of Cawdor; 2nd, James Davies, Five short wool ewe lambs 1st, M. Thomas, Bulliber 2nd, the Earl of Caw- dor. Short wool ram lamb 1st, James Davies; 2nd, M. Thomas. PIGs.-Boar, large breed 1st. Thomas Hancock. Row, large breed: 1st, Thomas Hancock. Boar, small breed: 1st. Charles Mathias. Sow, small breed Ist, Charles Mathias.
FREEMASONRY IX MONMOUTHSHIRE.
FREEMASONRY IX MONMOUTH- SHIRE. IVOR HAEL CHAPTER OF SOVEREIGN PRINCES OF ROSE CROIX OF H.R.D.M. A meeting of this chapter took place at the Masonic-hall, Newport, on Wednesday, the 29th ult. for the purpose of installing Bro. Fennell as M.W.S., which ceremony was most impressively performed bv lllu^.Bro. Colonel A. T. Perkins, after perfecting Bros. B de Angulo, J. R. Wood, and H. Reece in his usually efficient manner. The M. W -S. appointed a-h officers for the ensuing year Bro. C4: ø. Oliver, H.P. Bro. W. C. Hurley, 1st ti-.s* Bro. C. F. Gooch, 2nd G. b ro. Col. ( -!utvfn ino- It. Bro. T. C. Jones, H.; Bro. S. Dean, Captain of the G.; Bro. G. Goldinjj, Organist and Bro. A. P. Fabian, P.M.W.S. Director of Ceremonies. At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the Westgate Hotel, where a banquet was prepared by Host Dean. The usual loyal and other toasts peculiat to this ancient and accepted rite were given, anC a most enjoyable evening was spent. The music& arrangements were under the management o Bros. Oliver and Goldirig. GVVENT PRECEPTORY. On Thursday, the 30th ult., the Sir frights of the above Preceptory met at the Masonic-hall, Newport, Mon., Sir Knight A. J. Sinclair presiding as E.P Companions Colonel Curmmlne, Royal Artillery, Bartolomeo de Angulo, G. Golding, and Whitty were installed Sir Knights by Captain S. G. Homfray, P.E.P, after which a Priory of Malta was held. The Sir Knights present were Colonel Perkins, P.E.P.; Wm. Pickford, P.E.P.; C. H. Oliver, C. F. Gooch, W. C. Hurley, A. P. Fabian, P.E.P.; G. B. LleweUin (who was elected as E.P. for the ensuing year; F. Phillips, Alfred Taylor, P.E.P.; S. Dean, T. C. Jones, J. M. Gerliold, K. Capper, 0. Hazell, Fletcher, and others.
WOUNDING AT MERTHYR.
WOUNDING AT MERTHYR. At Merthyr Police-Ccurt on Monday David Evans was charged with unlawfully wounding James Burns, at Pedwranfach, Merthvr, on Suuday. Prisoner, it was stated, struck the'prosecutor with so iron bar on the had three times, inflicting a wound three inches in length, which penetrated to the bone. As the proseedtor was certified by Dr. Biddle to be not yet out of danger, the cue was remanded until Saturday.
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CARDIFF. DEATH OF A TBADESMAN.—His numerous friends 'Will regret to hear of the almost sudden death of r. G. Stacey, of the Market Hotel, Canton, which Bad event occurred shortly after noon on Satur- day. Up to a week or two ago the deceased gen- tleman enjoyed the best of health, but when the attack came—dropsy—he speedily succumbed. Mr. Stacey was a well-known licensed victualler in Cardiff for a number of years. He leaves behind him a widow and eight children. Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. James Stacey, builder, of Bridgwater, and was for many years the traveller for the Stogumber Brewery. The funeral takes place on Wednesday at three o'clock, when a large number of friends will, no doubt, be present to pay the last tribute of respect to one who was universally esteemed. BAD MEAT.—At Cardiff Police-court on Monday an application was made by Mr. Gover, chief inspector of nuisances, to destroy a carcase of beef unfit for food, seized at the Roath Slaughter- house. The above was examined by Dr. Paine and Mr. Moir. WORKMEN'S OUTING.—The employes of Mr. F. S. Lock, contractor, had their annual picnic on Saturday. Starting from head-quarters, Penarth- road, at 8.30 in breaks supplied by Messrs. W. C. Hurley and Son, and accompanied by the splendid band of the 1st Cardiff Detachment of the 2nd Glamorgan Rifles, they proceeded, via Newport, to Cwmbran Gardens, which they reached about twelve o'clock after a most enjoyable drive. About an hour's ramble through the beautiful grounds and gardens and the bugle sounded for dinner, which soon got all hands together again, and a right royal repast it was that was set before the 120 hungry men by the respected hostess, Mrs. Clarke, and her courteous and obliging son. After dinner the chair was taken by Mr. Job Davies, supported by Mr. G. M'C N. Daily and Mr. Kvan Jones as vice-chairmen. The usual toasts were given, and a hearty vote of thanks parsed to the worthy employer, Mr. Lock, for his generous gift towards the expenses of the outing, and also to Hostess Clarke &nd her son for their most successful catering. After enjoying themselves in various sports, &c., till 5.30, the bugle sounded for the return, lind, after another pleasant drive, Cardiff was reached at 10 30. The weather was all that could be desired, and not a hitch occurred to mar the day's enjoyment. BAND OF HOPE UNION.—A demonstration of an Unusual character was held on Wednesday after- noon in the Sophia Gardens Field, when some thousands of children connected with the various branches of the Cardiff Band of Hope Union held their annual gala. Early in the afternoon the children assembled in St. Androw's-crescent, where they formed in procession and afterwards paraded through Crockherbtown, High-street, St. Mary-street, Wood-street, Tudor-road, and on to the Gardens. In the procession were three bands, each branch being headed by a banner, indicating to which school it belonged. Gaily coloured bannerets and devices in evergreens were also proudly borne by the little ones, and the proces- sion attracted a large number of onlookers. One of the most noticeable of the banners was that which preceded the large branch connected with Wood- street Sunday School, on the front of which was displayed a well-executed portrait of the Rev. W. Watkiss, the pastor of the Church, and on the reverse side a Scriptural subject. On arriving at the field a variety of sports were indulged in, buns and tea were afterwards served out to the children on the bank of the river. During the evening a large number of friends were admitted at a small charge, and a most enjoyable time was spent. At eight o'clock the children re-formed in procession and marched home. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday John Trebeloe, aged 57, of 30, Diamond-street, a ship carpenter, met a serious accident in Crockherbtown. The injured man, about 7.30 p.m., was crossing the street, and whilst attempting to get out of the way of a tramcar was knocked down by the shafts of a cart coming up behind him. He was taken up in an insensible condition and conveyed to the Infirmary, where it was found that he had two ribs 'fractured, and had also sustained other internal ^injuries. < WORKMEN'S OUTING.—On Saturday last the employes of Messrs: S. Shepton and Son, contrac- tors, held their annual pic-nic at Wells. The party were conveyed by steamer to Weston, thence by rail to Wells. A splendid dinner was provided by Mr. Bowen, of the Star Hotel, the chair being taken by Mr. G. C. Shepton, and the vice by Mr. J. Fletcher. After the usual toasts the party dis- persed to view the cathedral and its surroundings, returning to Cardiff safely after having spent a tnost enjoyable day. SIXTH CAHDIFF (607TH) STAKE-BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY.—The third annual general meeting of the members of this society was held in the Swiss- ball on Wednesday evening. Mr. R. Y. Evans, solicitor, presided, in the unavoidable absence of the chairman. The annual report and statement of accounts, which were unanimously adopted, showed the amount of accumulated profit to be £155 19s. 4d., which was considered to be very satisfactory. The retiring directors, essra. John Rees, Hubert Cla.rke, G. Kyte, and Winchcombe, and the auditors, Messrs. C. E. Covey and W. J. Bennett, were re-elected. The Chairman referred, with deep regret, to the recent death of one of the society's trustees, Mr. Alderman Stone. At the close of the annual Meeting the nineteenth appropriation took place, Jyhen the ballot resulted in the drawing of Register No. 7, representing Mrs. Clarke, Canton, the holder of four shares in the society. THE SOUTH WALKS HOMCBOPATHIC INSTITUTION. From the foundins of this dispensary in 1879 to the end of June, 1886, there have been registered 6,448 patients, who required 7,037 attendances and medicines, besides 2,571 visits at their own homes. In July there were 70 entries, which required 109 attendances and medicines, besides 89 visits at their own homes. Of these 20 were cured, 1 died, 4 result not known, 9 no change, 1 ceased attendance, 35 more or less improved and continue under treatment. Physician, Dr. Morgan.