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tOBD TREDEGARS AGRICUL. TURAL…
tOBD TREDEGARS AGRICUL. TURAL SHOW. Exceptipnailv fine neither favoured the open- j ing dav of Lord Tredegar's agricultural show at (Newport on Tuesday. For many years the c;hovv. i has now attained the age of 68 years, has teen marred by the most unpleasant outward sur- foundings in the shape of frowning skies and jpluvial discharges, until the Newport people had ri>t'gun to regard its recurrence as an inevitable Accompaniment of the wildest of November Veather. This year'? departure from the orthodox tun cf affairs, therefore, came as a happy Variation, and it is sincerely to be hoped that the opening day of this year's show may have inaugurated a more lovely time for successive (exhibitions. The show cf cattle, sheep, pigs, jpoultrv. and implements was, as usual, held at the 'Cattle Market, which was of just about sufficient jarea to accoinmodate the various sections. The (trial ot hun,.ers-hght. weights and heavy weights -was as in previous year-, conducted at Coed- kernew. So far as entries are concerned, the Success of this truly popular West Country fixture 'Il1ay be gauged from the apperded comparative table, which shows the number of exhibits in each section for seven rear- t- 1830. 183i. 1 £ S2. 1833. 183. 18,3). 1885. Cattle 125 132 130 Nil* 140 135 176 Sheep. 19 33 31Kif 42 43 18 Pi25 £ 4 33 38 Nil* IS £ .9 35 Horse9 147 1^5 162 152 coZ Zi8 192 •Poultry and 500 684 717 717 672 5PS 556 "This year cattle, sheep, and pigs were excluded from the show in consequence of the prevalence of disease. But, however the number of the entries may varv, there can be little doubt that the high1 character which the show has attained to within the last, dozen years or so is being fully ttuiintaired. This is abundantly borne evidence to by the large area—comprising, indeed, almost the whole of England—from which cattle are sent, and also from the fact that breeders in the front rank of the day—those who are constantly exhi- biting and taking prizes at theRoval, the Bath and West of England, the Smithfield, and Birmingham Shows—still continue to regard Lord Tredegar's Show at NeWDort, as one to which it is worth their while and the exppnse for that is no small matter for consideration in many crises.—to send their best stock. The arrangements in the show yard were carried out with credit, to those who had charge of the manage- ment. The only subject of complaint, so far as we heard, was as to the delay in opening the pouitrv Shed to visitors. Sut this may possibly be explained by the fact that one of the judges in this section lost his early train and was unable to arrive in good time. The day was so fine that a very large contingent of spectators from New- port "and the district went in all descriptions of vehicles to see the hunters go through their trials at Coedkernew, and the attendance in I the show yard was consequently not very large. It will, no doubt, be well compensated for by the large muster to-cav (Wednesday), when the horses of all classes, except. hunters, will make their appearance and be judged. We were pleased, on going round the cattle sheds, to observe the com- paratively large number of local exhibitors who Cam;, off with flving colours, especially when it is Remembered that the show is open to all England without subscription, and that, as the catalogue shows, competitors sent in stock from all parts. Amongst, those who took the most. notable prizes in cattle, Sheep, and pigs may be mentioned Lord Tredegar, ;Who came off with five firsts; Mr. R. Stratton, iThe Duffry n, near Newport, who had the cham- 'pion plate for the best female horned breeding animal in the show, beside four first and a second; Sir Joseph Spearman, Bart., Llansannor Court, Cow bridge, who had two firsts and a second and the following gentlemen, who had a first prize each:—Mr. W. T. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr; Mr. Rees Keene, Pencraig, Caer- leon; Mr. Thomas, The Haves, bully, Cardiff; and -Mr. Phineas James, Aoercarn. Mr. Williams, Red Bouse, Ely, Cardiff; and Mr. Frost, New House, Llandenny, Usk. each took a second. The Shorthorns were undoubtedly a splendid show, on the whole, though there was a class or 'wo which did not come up to the general run of 'Xcellence. The Z-borthorn breeders were well represented by Lord Tredegar, the Marquess of Bute, Mr. Handley, Mr. Brierley, Mr. Stratton, Mr. T. Walker, and others. Mr. Handley, of Green Bead, Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, sent his cham- pion bull. Ro\al Ingram," which had previously won several classic prizes, including two Royals, and was again awarded the fir,t in his class, being followed by the same gentleman's "Reformer." The bull calf class was a very strong and meri- torious one. First came Mr. Strat ton's Belus," a Bplendidiy-developed eleven months old calf. by "Belierophon out of (j. Maid of Atlieng. e is des- tined, We believe,to attain to something high. Mr. Brierley's Snowflake." a noted prize-winner,came off with the first prize in the class for cow in calf .I)r Tnilk, Find was followed by the same gentleman's R,t-dale Duclies-i," In the two-year-old heifer l, nothing w is worth putting in competition i^ith Mr. Stratum's LUinwern XIX. a truly mag- nificent and compact roan. She wast unquestion- thbly the belle of the stiow,,nrd wzL-, with signal [propriety, given Lord Tredegar's champion plate !&>r the best, female horned bree ling animal. The .yearling heifer class was small, but good and the ,Yearling heifer class was small, but good and the ^heifer calf class—a strong, good one—was aiso beaded by one of Mr. Stratton's breed, viz., Rosy Morn." The Benford, though -cci)py,r, the second :place in the catalogue, were undoubtedly the choicest section of Wet cnttie, taken as a whole. 'The breeders were represented by such well-known Oames as those ot Lord Coventry, Mr. H. W. Taj lor, Mr. Tudge, Mr. Gough, Mr. Rees Keene, &lr. Crawshav, and ot hers. It must be a matter ■of much satisfaction to see that- 8ir Joseph Spear- man, who has only recently come out with any distinction as a breeder of Heretordp, has b^n so successful rt this show. Glancing over the classes, we find thai Lord Coven- try's grand bull Rtti-e Sovereign," which has taken several pri^p at the leading show?, was awarded the first place in his ela«p, and also won the corporation pktf? for the best male breeding animal in the yard, in which tatter lie beat Air. W. Eandley's Shorthorn Royal Ingram." Lord Coventry's bull is a grand one. and there Could be no mistake in giving him the high place issigned him. He is full of quality, his sire being ■he renowned co Urod Boy," which achieved many J'cce5eS in the leading shows. He is a massive, Compact animal, with great depth and length, Ihort, etubby legs. but able to move .asilv. He was followed in his class )y Mr. Edwards's Magnet," a very worthy Competitor. In the yearling bull class, Hereford rd. a good deal of uissatistaction was expressed t- the judges' awards. It was openly asserted that ;he order should have been reversed, Mr. Tudge's "Regent," showing !p.(,re merit- than Lord Coven- Cry's Rondeau." In the bull calf class Mr. Price. Court House, Pembridge, took first, and Mr. S. Robinson, Lynhales. Emgton, a comparatively new exhibitor, came off with second honours, Mr. Sees Eeene's "Bangle," which took first in the yearling heifer class, has taken off merit cards be- tore, and having for her dam the celebrated" Bang- j ham," from which Mr. Rankin, M.P., has obtained a good many prize-winners, she is sure to make her zoark in future shows. The better calf class was a ery strong and good one, h?ilf-a-do"en of the exhibits being worthy of prizes. The judge had considerable difficulty in picking out the best, but at length the honour fell to Mr. Hall's 'ay Lftss." In the fat ox or steer class Lord Tredegar was awardedfirstand second forasfineandnicea pair of animals as one could see anywhere, the first prize- taker afterwards being also awarded Messrs. Thor- ley's special prize. Lord Tredegar's second was a good specimen of the Scotch polled breed with a Shorthorn sire. One of the finest and most useful animals—from a butcher's point of view-in the show was Mr. R. Stratton's "Carmen," which took first in the class for the best fat cow or heifer. She Wa3 a. magnificent animal, with good quality and nice touch Her most near competitor was a good looking Hereford, shown by Mr. Williams, Red Bouae, Ely and the judges had to weigh the CQerits of the rivals very closely before coming to decision. The two classes of steers were rather tQiall, but there were some animals of splendid Quality in them. The champion classes were decided before a Collection of critical on-lookers in the centre ring. The corporation plate for the best cow was, as all admitted, properly awarded to Lord Coventry's Hereford, which thereby lowered the colours of Mr. Handley's Shorthorn, 11 Royal Ingram." The latter was very stiff and awkward in his move- ments, and did not look anything like so well as the Hereford bull. In the champion cow class for ,Lord Tredegar's plate Mr. R. Stratton's Shorthorn iroan Llanwern XIX." clearly had the iertd of all put in with her. The pig and sheep classes were somewhat small, especially the sheep, which, as will probably have ben noticed, considerably fell off in entries this year. The strongest classes of sheep were those of the short wool breed, but the long wool had the advantage in quality. The Royal Agricul- tural College, Cirencester, won in the three first classes of long wool, but their exhibits were beaten in the next class by Mr. Thomas's (The Hayes, Cardiff) pen. Sir J. Spearman had two firsts with ahort wool, and Mr. Pulley only one. as had also Mr. P. James, Abercarn. In pigs the best class Was that for the fat pig, and in this matter it was creditable to the taste of the judges to find tnat the award was not given in r?g<ird to mere bulk. Lord Tredegar took the prize in this class with a handsome pig of nice weight. Lord Moreton was beaten in three classes. The poultry was, as usual, a large and attractive show throughout, the game classes being specially meritorious, In this section Mr. Brierley, of Hose- dale, Tenbury, Worcestershire, was, as usual, well to the fore vvith successful exhibits. The Spanish classes were good, the first prize pullet taking the sectional cup. Dorkings were fairly represented, the winning cockerel, which also took the sectional cup, being a fine ?ame bird with good, sound feet. The winning Pullet would be better if shorter on the leg, but that defect was compensated for in points. The Bamburgs were a capital lot, Mr. Pickles being *vell to the front with a strong team, and other leading Yorkshire breeders were also well repre- sented. Buff Cochins made two good classes, the dinner leaving little to be desired in point of Quality. The hen was truly beautiful, and took not ::>nly the sectional cup, but the cup for the best bird in the show. It was shown bv Mr. Clatworthy, Morriston. Swansea. The other Cochin classes were hardly so strong, though some of the birds were very creditable. Light Brahmas were only moderate, if we except the two winners. Dark Cochins were a good average class, the hens being specially strong for their lumbers. The Polish classes were only moderate. 1"rench breeds were well represented, the winner in one section being a very good Creve, and in the other a splendid Houdan. Leghorns, Minorcas, and Andaluians wereall shown together, the Minorca? being by far the best, and taking the bulk of the prizes in both classes. The winners were as good as we remem- ber to have seen lately. Plymouth Rocks ere only an average class, though one or i two good birds were found amongst them. The Variety class was a strong one, the winner being a fine-looking black Hamburg, the second a strong-looking Malay, and the third a Sultan, whilst in the selling class the first v.-as taken by a Hamburg, the second by a white Dorking, and the third by a Malay. Bantams were well represented, especially in the gamf" sections. Ducks, turkeys, and geese were a good average class throughout. Pigeons were a fairly good class throughout, though the classification was not sufficiently exten- sive to bring out a reaily first-class show of birds. The judges were Shorthornsj Mr H. Gorrenge, Kingston-on-Sea, and Mr T. Morris, Maiseraore Court, Gloucester. Herefords: Mr A. Kogers, The Rodd, Kington, and Mr S. Goo e, Montpelier House, Hereford. Sheep, pigs, and cart horses: Mr J. Treadwell, Winohenddn. Aylesbury, and Mr T.S. Minton, Montford Bridge, Salop. Poultry and pigeons: Mr A. Comyns, Clianeery-lane, London, and Mr W..J. Sicholls, 139 and 140, Fleet- street, London. Appended are THE AWARDS. CATTLE. 8HORTHORii BREED.—Bull, above tWO yeárs old: 1st, and Zna, Mr W. Handley, Green Head, Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, Royal Ingram" and Keforjuer." Bull, above one year and under two years old: 1st" Mr. W. Handley, "Ingram's Fame"; 2nd, Mr J. Game, Great Rissington, 8.0., Gloucestershire, "Patriot." Bull calf: 1st" 11r R. Stratton, The Duffryn, Newport, Belus"; 2nd, Mr W. Hundley. Cow, in calf or in miik 1st, and 2nd, Mr C. W. Bi-ieriev, Rosedale. Teiibury, V'orcestershire, Snowfiake" and Rosedale Duchess." Two-year.old heifer: 1st" Mr R. Stratton, Llan- wern" 2nd, Mr J. Garne, "Frogmore Pippin." Tearling heiler 1st and zud, Mr T. E. Walker, Studley Castle, tVarwickshire, "Princess Koyal" and "Ada." Heifer calf (the gift of Colonel Lockwood): 1st, Mr li. St rat con. The Duffryn, Newport, I- Rosy Morn"; 2nd, Mr J. D. Willis, Bapton Manor, Codford, Wilts, 1, STvmph." HEREFORD BREKD.—Bull, above two years old: 1st, The Karl of Coventry, Croom Court, Severn Stoke, Worcester, ICtre Sovereign 2nd, Mr R. Edwards, Combe Farm, Fre3teigii, Radnorshire, Magnet." Bull, above one year and under two years old: 1st, The Earl of Coventry, Rondeau 2nd, Mr W. Tudge, Leint-hall, Ludlow, Regent." Bull calf: 1st, Mr J. Price, Court House, Pembridge, "Corgon"- 2nd, Mr Robinson, Lynhales. Kington, •' The So.uiie." Cow, in calf or in milk 1st, Mr F. J. Gough, Bordesley Hall, Redditcti. Worcestershire, Mabelle"; 2nd, Sir J. Spearman, alire., Llansnrinor Court, Cowbridge, M3Ttle 6th". Two-year-old heifer: 1st, Mr H. W. Taylor, Slwwle Court, Ledbury, Auricula" 2nd, Mr H. W. Taylor's Gem". Yearling heifer 1st, Mr Rees Keene, Pencraig, Caerleon, lo Bangle" 2ud, Mr W. T. Urawshay, Cyfarthfa astle, Me: thvr Tydfil, Cyfarthfa Violet". Heifercalf: 1st, Mr H. R. Hijli, Holme Lacy, Hereford, "Gaylass"; 2nd, Mr J. H. Arkwright, Hampton Court, Leominster, "Ivington Lass 24th." WITHOUT REGARD TO BREED.-Fat ox or steer: 1st and 2nd, Lord Tredegar, Tredegar Park, Newport. Fat cow or heifer (the gitr, of Sir William H M. Style, Bart.) 1st, Mr R. Stratton, The Duffryn. ti ewport" "Carmen 2nd, Mr Christopher Williams, Red House, Ely, Cardiff. Dairy cow, in calf or in milk- 1st, Mr J D. Willis, Bapton Manor, Codford, Wilts, F,, sliiori 2nd, Mr R. ■in-atton. Pair of two-year-old steers (the gift of the Xarional Prodndal Bank of England): 1st, Mr J. Andrews, Ivington Bury, Leominster; 2nd; lIr.J. Frost, New Hoiue, l.landenny, Osk. Pair of yearling steers: 1st, Lori Tredegar; 2nd, Mr W. S. Powell, tiglwysnunyd. Port T'albot. Apiece of plate, value twenty guineas, for the best male horned breeding animal, selected from any class in the yard, the gift, of the Corporation of Newport: Lord Coventry's Rare Sovereign," Hereford breed. A piece of plate, value twent y guineas, for the best feniiile honied breeding animal. selected from any class in the yard, the gift of Lord Tredegar Mr R. Stratton's Llanwern." Shorthorn. SHEEP. LONG WOOL.-Ram Lamb: 1st, Mr R. Swanwiek, Roya Agricultural College Farm. Cirencester. Three breeding ewes 1st, Mr R. Swan wick. Three shearling ewes: 1st, Mr R Swanwiek. Three fat wether lambs: 1st. W. Thomas, The Hayes, Sully, Cardiff. SHORT WOOL.—1st-, Sir J.Spearman, Bart., Llansannor Court, Cowbridge. Three breeding ewes: 1st, Sir J. Spearman. Three shearling ewes 1st, Mr J. Pulley, Lane Head Farm, Lower Eaton, Herefordshire. Four blaen ewes and one black ram, Welsh mountain breed (the gift of the Right Hon. Lady Llanover): 1st, Mr P. James, Abercarn House, Abercarn. PIGS. WHITS BREED.-Bl)ar: ist, Mr E. Lane, Shelwick, Hoimer, Hereiordshire. Boar and sow, under one year old (the gift of MrOctavius Ai organ): 1st, Lord Tredegar. Sow ana litter of pigs: 1st, Mr J. Hale, Whit.oii, Newport, 1 at pig: 1st, Lord Tredegar. BLACK BREED —Boar 1st, Executors of the late Mr A. Stewart, Saint. Bridge Farm, near Gloucester. Boar and sow, under a year old: 1st, Mr W. Corp, Clanrilie, Castle Cary, Somersetshire. Sow and litter of pigs: 1st, Exeeutois of the late Mr A. Stewart. Fat pig: 1st, Mr W. Corp. POULTRY. Prices given by Lord Tredegar, in addition to the first prize in the class r— £ i 2s, far the best. cockerel or cock iu classes 1. 3, and b: Mr C. W. Brierley £ i 2s, for the best pullet or lien in Classes 2, 4, and 6: Mr C. W. Brierley; £2 2s. for the best cockerel or cock in Classes 11, 13, 15, and 17: Mr J. Harris R2 2s, for the best pullet or lien in Classes 12,1 16, and 18 Mr Bull £ 2 2s, for the best cockerel or cock in Classes 19, 21, 23, and 25: 1\1r5 Barton; £2 23, for the best pullet or ben in Classes 20, 22, <:4, and 26 Mr Ward L& 2s, for the best cockerel or cock in Ciasses 27, 29,31,33, and 35: Messrs Roberts; 1:2 2s, for the best pullet, or hen in Classes 23, 30, 32, 3+, and 36 Mr Thomas £2 ¿s. for the best cockerel or cock in Classes 44, 46, and 43: Mr Walton £ i 2s, f,)r the best pullet or hen in Classes 45, 47, and 49 Mr. Stanworth. £ 2 2s, giveu by Mr. T. Cordes, Bryn Glas, Newport, for the best c.<ck or cockerel, hen or pullet in the show Mr E. Clatworthy, Swansea. FOWLS.— <iame, black-breasted reds, cockerel or cock 1st, MrJ. A. uoyle, Pendarreti, Crickiiowell 2nd, Mr A. H. siias, Navigation, Treharris, R.S.O.; ord, C. W. tlrierky, Rosedale, Tenbury, Worcestershire. Game, black-breasted reds, pullet or hen: ist, iiIr. C. W. Brierley, Rosedale, Tenbury, Worcestershire, and Mr A. H. Sims, Navigation, R.S.O., equal 2nd. Mr W. Firth, Rnid, Whalley, Lancashire 3rd. MrJ. Sirell, 'lregib, Llandilo. Game, brown-breasted reds, cockerel or cock: 1st, Mr W. 1- irtb, Read, Whailey, Lancashire; 2nd. MrG. 1. P.osser,Xeath; 3rd, MrD. Williams, Builth. Game, brown breasted reds, pullet or lieu, bl, Mr C. W. Brierley, Rosedale, Tenbury, Worcestershire; 2nd and -3rd, Mr W. Firrii, Kead, Whalley, Lancashire. Giine, any other variety, cockerel or cock 1st, Mr C. W. Brierley; 2nd, Mr J. Sivell, Tregib. Llamiilo 3rd, Mr T, W. Mitchell, Thornfield, Idle, Bradford, York- shire. Game, any other variety, pullet or lien 1st, Mr C. W. Brierley isnd, Mr VV. Firth 3rd, Mr J. A. Doyle, fendarren, Crickhowell. Game, any variety, cockerel or cock (confined to the W>rking men of Newport and Mailldee): 1st, Mr G. West-acott, 6, Arthur-street, fill, Newport; 3rd, Mr P. Collins, 43, Dos-road, Barrack-hill, Newport. Game, any other variety, pullet or hell (con- lined to the working men of .Newport and Maindee): 1st, Mr J?. Alien, 12, Baldwin-street, Newport; elld, Mr T. Hodges, 39, Marion-street, Newport 3rd, Mr J.P. Cole, 2, Aifreii-street, Bawiardtowu, Newport. Any other allet,v, cockeiel or cock (confined to the working men of Newport and Alli "dee)- 1st, Mr A. H. Brown,2, Manchester-street, (ailJdee, Newport; 2nd, Mrs S. J. Allen, la. Baldwin-street, Newport: 3-d, Mr G. Newport,. Any other variety, pullet or hen (confined to the working men ot Newport and Maindee; 1st, Miss E. A. Barrett, IS, Cpper Wil- liam-street, 2nd, Mr G. Manlev, Al'-sandra Dock-terrace, Pier-head, Newport 3rd, MrT. Brydges, S, Cambria Cottages, Albert-avenue. Maindee, Newport. Spanish, cockerel ur coek; 1st, Nlt- J. Eitcli, jun., Saiiiion- parade, 2nd, Mr J. Aldridge, VI, Tantarra->treet, Walsall, Staffordshire; 3rd, Mr W. K. Bull, Newport- i-agnell, Bucks. Spanish, puiiet or hen 1st, Mr. W. R. Ball; 2nd, Mr J. Kitch, jun.; 3rd, Mr M. Spriggs, Somerset Bridge, Bridgwater- Dorkings, cockerel or cock 1st and 2nd, Mr J. Harris, WelJiield- road, Carmartlieii 3rd, Mr S. Bradley, Chapel-iane, bilsden, Leeds. Dorkings.pulletor hen 1st, Mr J.Harris 2nd, Mr A. E. Ward, Tuorold Giov-e, Sale, Chesbin; 3rd, Mr W. J. Turner, Fore-street, Chard. Hamburgs. gold or silver pencilled, cockerel or cock: 1st arid iind, Mr H. Pickles. EarOy, Leeds; 3rd, Messrs J. and W. Roberts, Newhall Farm, Kead, Blackburn. Hamburgs, gold or silver pencilled, pullet or hen; 1st, Mr H. Pickles; 2nd, Mr W. Caiman, JSorvood, Cross Hills, Leeds; ord, Messrs. J. and W. Roberts. Hamburgs, gold or silver spangled, cockerel or cock 1st., Mr .T. Kavnsley, Laugiey Farm, Bingley, Yorkshire 2nd, Mr H. Pickles; rd. Mr H. Stanworth, Worsthorne, Burnley. Hamburgs, gold or silver spangled, pullet or hen 1st, Mr H. Jfiekli s 2nd, Mr T. Blakeman, The Stores, Xettenhall, Wolverhampton 3rd, Messrs J. and W. Roberts. Cochins, buff, cockerel or cock 1st and 2nd, Mrs Barton, Warton Grange, Carnforth 3rd, Mr E, Tom:inson, Gravelly- Birmingham. Cochins, buff, pullet, or lien 1st. and 3rd, Mr E. Clatwortliv, Morriston, Swansea; 2nd, Mr A. E. W. j^aroy. Little ess, Shrewsbury. Cochins, any other variety, cockerel or cock 1st, Mr K. Southern, Roe Green, Worsley, Manchester; 2nd, Mr W. Caiman, Norwood, Cross HiMs, Leeds; 3id, Mr A. E. Ward, Thorold Grove, bale, Cheshire, Cochins, any other variety, puiiet or hen 1st, Mr R. Southern; 2nd, Mr H. Tomiinson, Gravelly-hill, Birmingham 2nd, Mr A. E. W. Dar'oy. Brahmas, light, cockerel or cock 1st, Mr 8. W, Thomas, Glastryn, Cockett, swansea 2ud, Mr G. H. Wood, iver Heath, Cxbriuge, Middl«-sert; Ord, Mr A. E. Ward. Brahmas, light, pullet, or hen 1st, Mr G. H. Wood 2nd, Atr A. E. Ward; 3rd, Air W. H. Murray, Westbrow, Ledlescombe-road. St. Leonard's-on-Sea. Brahmas. dark, cockerel or cociz 1st and 2nd, Mr C. D. Jones, Bryn-y-mor, Hastings; 3rd, Mr J. Maughan, Knotty Ash, Liverpool. Brahmas, dark, pullet or hen I st. Mr A. E. Ward, Thorold Grove, Sale, Cheshire 2nd. Mr W. Cannan, Norwood, Cross Hills, Leeds 3rd, Mr W. Mitchell, Thornfield, Idle, Bradford, Yorkshire. Polish, cockerel or cock 1st and 2nd, Mr A. Smith, 76, C'haprl- cockerel or cock 1st and 2nd, Mr A. Smith, 76, C'haprl- street-, Leigh, Lancashire; 3rd, Mr J. Rawnsley, Langley Farm, Bingley, Yorkshire. Polish, pullet or hen: 1st, Mr A, Smith 2nd, Mr J. Rawnsley 3rd, Mr A. Smith, Farm, Bingley, Yorkshire. Polish. pullet or hen: 1sr.. Mr A. Smith 2nd, Mr J. Rawnsley 3rd, Mr A. Smith. irencli, cockerel or cock: 1st, Mr A. E. Ward; 2nd, Mr S. rL Thomas, Glasfryn, Cockett, Swansea 3rd, Mr P. ilanson, Old Windsor, Berkshire. French, puiiet or hen: 1st, Mr S. W. Thomas; 2nd. Mr J. T. Calvert, Keighley, Yorkshire; 3rd, Mrs L. Howard, Holborn House. Sbanklin, Isle of Wight. Legnorns, Minor- ??s' _,?r Andalusians, cockerel or cock 1st., Jl • Amesbuiy, 37, Xangton-street, Cathaj', Bristol; 2nd, JUiss a. E. Buekland, 28, Chatterton- square, Bristol; 3rd, Mr E. Gibbs, Ynysbornewydd Farm, Mert,hyr Tvdiii. and Mr A. G. Pitts, The FIrs., Highbridge, Somersetshire, equal. Leg- horns, Minorcas, or Andalusians, pullet, or hen: 7 i\f r 7; "nd- Miss A. E. Buekland 3rd, Mr J..boot, 10, Giaham-street, Newport. Plymouth Locks, cockerel or cock: 1st, Mr C. Baker, Ship Hotel, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare 2nd. Lord Moreton, Tort- worth Court,, F-Iiielt, R.S.O.,Glos.; 3rd, Mr A. Kins, 11, Hentsridge Yillas, Ordnance-road, St. John's Wood, London. Plymouth Rocks. pullet or hen 1st, Mr O. Baker; 2nd, Mr L. R. Leadlev, Essex-street, Darvren, I Lancashire; 3rd, Mr R. J. Browning, Green Farm, Quedgeley, Glos. Any other dist,inet. variety, cockerel or cocli: ist. Messrs. J. and W. Roberts, Newhall Farm, Head. Blackburn 2nd, Mr L. P. C. Astley, Dudley 3rd, Mr J. Rawnsley, Langley Farm, Bingley, Yorkshire. Any other variety, pullet or hen 1st,. Messrs. J. and W. Roberts 2nd, Mr G. 1. Rosser, Neath 3rd, Mr L. P. C. Astley. T -DL'CKS.-Peking Ist, Mr E. J. Thompson, jun.. Rose Lea. limperiey, Cheshire; 2nd, Mr J. Edwards, 3, Lower Pennar. Pembroke Dock. Rouen 1st, Rev. F. Cooke, C ungunford Rectory. As;on.on.Clun; 2nd. Mrs „• K''e-V- Highgate, Kendal. Westmoreland 3rd. Maughan, Knotty Ash, Liverpool. Any other P t Mes;,rs- K. It- Fov. ler and Co., Brebendal 7n!,fylesbury: 2nd- J. W. Hedges. 40, Castle-street, Aylesbury 3rd, Mr W. E. Jones, Bryn- ymapsie, Oswestry. J Po^f^iT131,1YeS,SrS, R- K' Fow'er and Co., Prebendal Poulto Farms, Aylesbury 2nd, Mrs J. Hebditcli, South Pm* 8t™tton' I'mmster; 3rd, Mrs Scott, Court- y-Bella Farm, Newport. TURKEYS.—1st, Mrs J. Hebditcli; 2nd, Mr J. W. Mor- rison. Hamilton House. Pembroke 3rd. Lord Mopeton, Tortworth Court, Falfield, R.S.O.. Gloucestershire. SELLING CLASS TOR 1 oWI.S —Cock and two hens, or and two pullets 1st, Mr W. Cannan, Norwood, Cross Hills, Leeds; 2nd, Mr A. E. W. Darby, Little Ness, Shrewsbury 3rd, iXTr j. Moore, Ivy-lane Cottage. Allerton, Bradford, Yorkshire. SELLING CLASS FOR DUCKS.-Drake and two ducks- 1st, Mr J. Baker, New House, Wilerick, Magor 2nd, Mr J. W. Hedges, 40, Castle-sireet, Aylesbury: 3rd, Mrs Jones, Clay Pits Pottery, Bridgend, BA>'TAM.S.—Game, cockerel or cock 1st and 2nd, Mr E. Walton, Rawtensta!l,Manchester;3rd,MrT. W. Mitchell, Thorntieid, Idle, Bradford, Yorkshire. Game, pullet or hen 1st, Mr E. Walton 2nd, Mr J. Beith, Bervrerd y, Pontypridd 3rd, Mr A. E. Ward, Thorold Grove, Sale, Cheshire. Bla. k or white, cockerel or cock: 1st, Mr E. Walton; 2nd. Mr H. Stanworth, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire; 3rd, Mr R. H. Ashton. Mottram, Man- chester. Black or white, pullet or hen; 1st. Mr E. Walton 2nd, Mr H. Stanworth 3rd, Mr F. J. Crowther. Knowl Grove, Mirfield, Yorkshire. Any other variety, cockerel or cock 1st. Mr E. Walton 2nd, Mr C. Suinty, Ham House, Old Windsor, BerkshIre; 3rd, MrE. Walton. Any other variety, pullet or hen 1st, Mr H. Stanworth; 2nd, Mr E. Walton; 3rd, Mr R. L. Garnett, Wyreside, Lancaster. FIGIEO 'qs.-C.,trrier: 1st, Mr R. Woods. Crow hill House,Mansfield, Notts; 2nd. Mi- T. Wicks, 34, Cham- berlain-street, Wells, bomerset,; 3rd, Mr J. Baker, Manor House, Ordsall, Retford, Notts. Pouter 1st, Mr R. Pike, 119, Walter-road. Swansea; 2nd, Mr J. F. Harvey, Melbourne Villa. Swansea; 3rd, Mr J. Baker. Jacobin 1st. Mr C. S. Brewer, 93, Cazenove-road, London. N.; 2nd. Mr C. E. Wheeler, Bramley. Guildtord 3rd, Mr J. Maughan, Knotty Ash, Liverpool. Dragoon, blue or silver: 1st, Mr F. 8. Dean, Cheltenham-street, Bfrin- don 2nd, Mr W, M. Jordan, S dney House, Bath 3rd, Mr T. Pope, The Nands, Swiudon. Dragoon, any other colour 1st, Mr T. Patterson 2nd, Mr \V. M. Jordan; 3rd, Messrs Neal Bros., 24, Cromwell-street. New Swindon. Turubler let, Mr J. Baker, ilanor House. Ordsall, Ketford; 2nd, Mr H. Yardley, Market-hall, Bir- mingham 3rd, Mr E. Gibbs, Merthyr Tydfil. Fantail: 1st, Mr J. Baker; 2nd and 3rd, Mr J. E. Loversidge, Newark. Antwerp: lst, Mr. R. Woods, Crow-hill House, Mansfield, Notts; 2nd, Mr H. Yardley; 3rd, Mr E. Gibbs. Nun, swallow, or magpie 1st, Mr. J. Baker; 2nd, Mr R. Pike, 119, Walter-road, Swansea 3rd, Mr D. Harris; High-street, Taibach, Glamorganshire. Eng!ish owl: 1st, Mr T. Wicks, 34, Chamberlain-street, Wells, Somerset; 2nd, Mr G. Babbage, St. Peter s-street, Tiverton; 3rd, Mr E. Gibbs, Merthyr Tydfil. Homer (confined to the working men of Newport- and Maindee): 1st, MrJ. E. Siinmonds, 23, Bolton-terrace, Newport; 2nd, Mr R. Hannan, 34, Upper Jeddo-street, Newport; 3rd, MrJ. E. Simmonds. Pigeon of any other variety 1st, Mr J. Baker, Manor House, Ordsall, Retford, Notts 2nd, Mr H. Yardley, Market Hall, Birminghazn 3rd, Mr A.Stevens, Penhill, Cardiff. SELLING CLASS for Pigeons.-lat. Mr T. Patterson, 15, Cheltenham-street, New Swindon 2nd, Mr R. Pike, 119, Walter-road, Swansea; 3rd, Mr J. Baker, Manor: House, Ordsall, Retford, Notts; 4th, Mr G. Babbage, St. Peter-street, Tiverton.
I--ITHE JUMPING COMPETITIONS.
THE JUMPING COMPETITIONS. The trials of hunters, as we have stated above, took place at the Coedkernew Farm, on Lord Tredegar's estate. Among the visitors were Lord and Lady Coventry and the Hon. A. Coventry, Lord Cawdor and Lady Evelyne Campbell, Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Lindsay, Captain Morgan Lindsay, Captain Lionel Lindsay, Mr. David Lindsay, Mr. Thurston Bassett, M.G.F.H.; Hon. A. Morgan, Hon. Frederick Mor- gan, Mr. Courtney Morgan, Miss Morgan, Sir George Walker, the Mayor of Cardiff and Mrs Morgan and party, the Mayor of Newport, and party, Sir Joseph Spearman and party, Colonel and Mrs. Hill, Mr. Lewis, Green Meadow, and party; Mr. C. H. Williams, Roath-Court, and party; Mr. R. Forrest, Mr. W. G. Crawshay, Mr. Tudor Craw- shay, Mr. Cubitt and party. Miss M. Woods and party, Miss Carne, Colonel and Mrs. Lvne, Captain Herbert, Mrs. Tynte and Miss Tynte, Cefn Mably General Watson, Mr. Jonas Watson, Mr. Graham Dornford, Llandaff; Mr. Louis Reece and party, Colonel Justice and party, Mr. and Mrs. Dowson and party, Mr. W. H. Strick and party, and Mr. Richard Stratton and party. Without doubt it was one of the largest gatherings that had been seen at Coedkernew for years, the side of the course being lined with carriages and traps for a long distance. The course was the same as usual, but the ground, owing to the recent rains, was heavy, and there was a rather larger quantity of water in the reen than is generally seen there, while the number of mishaps was larger than usual, and caused excitement among the onlookers, whatever might have been the feelings of those who had to bear the chill of the immersion. The prizes to be awarded were two, one of £20 and one of £10, for the best weight-carrying hunter, and similar prizes were given to the best light-weight hunters. For these prizes the unusual number of 55 horses were entered, and among them were some very excellent animals, prize winners at other places. In the weight-carrying hunter class there were 22 entries, and these included Silver King," Caven- dish," Manilla, and others. Miss Wood's Klvaston did not turn out a very clever per- former, and the first five entries were very moderate, but Mr. Dunning's Silver King," a grey gelding seven years old, eclipsed all others. He was well ridden, and cleared every obstacle in first- rate style. Mr. Dowson's Manilla was ridden by Mr. David Lindsay,and went through her work well. She was capitally ridden. Next in point of performance was Mr. Goodwin's Cavendish." He was ridden by his owner, and in no instance refused a single jump." Topbar'' was ridden by Mr. Whittick, but was not a very clever performer. Mr. Cubitt's Patience" created some amusement by jumping into the centre of the reen and giving the rider a thorough ducking, and this was repeated a second time, much to the amusement of the spectators. Mr. Fry's Lilah" did the same. Mr. Watson's Profit" and Colonel Justice's The Laird" did the same also. The contest between "Silver King" and" Cavendish" was so close that the judges required them to go over the course a second time. Then they awarded the first prize of X20 to Mr. Dunning, of Newport, for "Silver King," and the second prize was given tc Mr. Goodwin's Cavendish." Mr. Dowson's Manilla" was reserved and highly commended. After luncheon the light weights were brought out. The class was a large one, and included some .first-cliiss animals. Messrs. GottwaJtz and Bow- ring's -1 Helen was ridden by Mr. Whittick, and did the work remarkably well—Mr. Whittick being a careful and judicious rider, one who studies the qualities of the animal lie rides nnd the difficulties he has to overcome. Mr. Way's "Clonmel" was ridden by Mr. Courtney Morgan, son of Colonel Morgan. He, like his father, is an excellent rider, and the horse did its work well. Mr. Hop- kins's Dandy" is a very clever jumper, and, on the whole, he proved a good performer. Captain Herbert's "Frederica" was ridden by her owner with much care; though only a fvur-year-old, she proved an excellent. jumper. Mr. David Lindsay's Miller's Maid" was ridden by her owner, and cleared every obstacle in capital style. Miss Morgan's chestnut gelding was ridden by Colonel Morgan, and never once refused, but cleared the water jump like a cat; the double jump at the last was very cleverly done. Colonel Lindsay's Harlequin was ridden by Captain Lionel Lindsay, and did everything well. Mr. Dowson's Ulster" was ridden by Mr. David Lindsay. Ulster is a splendid animal, and did its work well. Messrs. Gottwaltz and Bowring's "Kathleen" was ridden by Mr. Whittick,and proved as good in the country as she did in the Cardiff Horse Show. Mr..Leonard's Lady Margaret," Mr. Morgan's Rarkawaj* Mr. Price's Post Boy." and Mr. Gerrish's "John Peel did their work very well, but were far outdone by Colonel Lindsay's Freebooter," ridden by Captain Lionel Lindsay. This brought the competition to a close. Fourteen of the competitors were ordered into the ring and carefully inspected by the judges, who awarded the first prize to Miss Morgan's chestnut geldine, and the second to Lieut.-Colonel Lindsay's "Freebooter." Mr. Dow- son's "Ulster" was reserved. As a class, the judges spoke very highly of the animals, and on few occasions have such an excellent class of animals been brought together. The judges were Lord Coventry and Mr. Thurston Basset, Colonel Justice, as usual, acting as steward. THE IMPLEMENTS. Mr. Charles D. Phillips, of the Emlyn Engineer- ing Works and Farmers' Supply Stores, had by far the largest and most tastefully arranged collection of machinery, agricultural implements, carts, wagons, &c., in the show yard, and, Judging from the large number of visitors inspecting his stock, we conclude that. business must have been brisk. From our observations, there is no doubt that this year Mr. Phillips has the best and largest exhibition he has ever shown. He is evidently determined to be to the front in introducing every new improve- ment and invention of recognised merit. There can be no doubt that, to his industry and enterprise agriculture owes much. It would be impossible for us to particularise and speak of the merits of each article exhibited, but we could not help noticing an usually large collection of chaff cutters, and corn crushers, of various sizes, to euit customers keeping only a pony or one horse, and larger machines specially made forcollieries and ironworks, where a greater number of horses are kept. With respect to the machinery in motion, we first noticed a novelty in the shape of a splendid patent petroleum engine, for which Mr. Phillips is sole agent for the district. This was driving one of Crowley's (Samuel Edwards's patent) chaff- cutters. The engine was doing its work very efficiently, and attracting a great deal of attention. Among many advantages it. possesses over gas engines we enumerate a few—namely, that it, requires no boiler, furnace, or chimney, whereas gas engines are subject to this drawback, and the latter can only be UJlld where gas can be had, and only successfully where gas is cheap. The engine in question, however, is independent of these things, and can be worked in all places and all countries. It can also be used as a portable engine, and is specially suitable for agri- cultural purposes, whilst it has the ad- vantage of being much lighter, and, therefore, more portable, than other engines. The cost of working it is very low indeed, being only ld. per indicated horse-power per hour, whilst the power developed is considerably in excess of that obtained with gas engines, and, with ordinary care, it is much safer. Passing on we came to one of Hornsby's eight horse-power portable engines, working a capital bone-crusher by CrosskiU, and, farther on again, a Brown and May's ten horse- power portable engine, driving a patent stone- breaker, the work being well and efficiently done. With respect to ploughs,we noticed the well-known name of Ransomes, Sims, and Jefferies (Limited), Mr. Phillips having several of their well-finished ploughs, including their latest production, viz., the G.D.N. digging plough, which, if report be correct, is destined to be the plough of the future. Messrs. Hornsby and Sons (Limited) were also represented by their splendidly-finished pulpers and ploughs, including also their new digging plough. There was a splendid assortment, of Crowley's well-known chaff cutters, whilst we must not omit to men- tion Hathaway's churns, Lister's grist mills, Richmond and Chandler's chaff cutters, corn mills, and pulpers, Kell, Meats, and Company's drills, horse hoes, &c.; Harrison M'Gregor's cake mills, besides cattle cribs, sheep racks, &c., too numerous to individualise. Mr. Phillips, as sole agent for the Bristol Wagon Company (Limited), had on view a splendid!y finished and varied assortment of carts, wagons, floats. water carts, Croydon cars, Oxford gadabouts, &c. But this firm's manufactures are too well known and appreciated by the public at large, judging by the rapidly-increasing sale Mr. Phillips has had in their manufactures, fot us to further dilate upon their qualities. With respect to the articles of Mr. Phillips's own special manufacture, we would first notice a well-finished saw bench, got up in first- rate style, with adjustable fence for turning right over for cross-cutting, whilst there was a capital assortment of Phillips's improved waterproof covers and rick sheets, for which large orders have been recently received, and he had also several rolls of highly-finished oak bark tanned English leather belting, all hand-sewn and well stretched. We must also mention a neat-looking structure covered with Phillips's patent lock-jaw roofing tiles, double grip pattern. These tiles were recently selected for covering the dairies at the Bath and West of England Show, the Exhibition at Liverpool, and the Glamorganshire Show at Cardiff, whilst orders have recently been received from several large works near here for covering their premises, thus establishing their weather-resisting properties and ornamental appearance as a roof. Mr. G. Fothergill (Mr. J. S. Stone manager) and Messrs. Dutfield and Frost had also a good collec- tion of implements, and Mr. Avery had a nice lot of carts and traps.
SECOND DAY.
SECOND DAY. The second day of Lord Tredegar's Agricultural and Cattle Show at Newport proved almost as fine as the opening day, and the outward surroundings must have cheered the hearts of those who either had business to do or were on pleasure bent." Favoured with such splendid weather, the exhibi- tion was visited by a very large concourse of specta- tors, which included the ilite of the neighbourhood. The chief feature of the day, over and above the abow on Tuesday, was the judging of horses. In this section the exhibition can scarcely be re- garded as equal to the display of cattle. The carters, with the exception of the two-year-olds and the yearlings, were comparatively a moderate lot, the entire horses being much lower in merit than those bred in other parts of the country. But Monmouthshire and the surrounding district has never been strong in good entire cart horses. Lord Tredegar's 11 Ruler 11 was certainly the best of the lot shown, but he would not have won in really good company. In the class for the best cart mare with foal the first and second horses were the only ones of any real merit, and even those fell short of the winners in other shows. The yearlings and the two-year-olds were the best lot. In the two-year- olds, however, it was a pity that fillies had to compete with young entire horses, which, of course, always command more favour than the females. Lord Cawdor's "Snowflake," which had won many firsts, and had, in fact, never been beaten before, was now headed by Mr. J. Allan Rolls' The Masher," which was awarded a first at Monmouth recently. He is certainly a good horse. The yearlings, though a small class, showed plenty of quality, Lord Cawdor's "St. Swynells" pulling off a splendid victory. The ponies were capital all round, as were also the cobs, which made a couple of strong classes. The hunters have already been dealt with in their trials at Coedkernew. Appended is the prize list of HORSES. Cart stallion, restricted to the counties of Monmouth. Glamorgan, and Brecknock (the gift of Lord Tredegar) Lord Tredegar's Ruler". Cart mare and foal (the gift of Mr John Capel Hanbury, Pontypool Park): Mr J. Cowles, Ton Farm, Raglan, Stout". Two-year-old cart colt or filly Mr J. A. Rolls, The Hendre, Monmouth, "The Masher". Yearling cart colt or filly: The Earl of Cawd,t-, Stackpole Court, Pembroke, St. Swynells". Sucking cart colt or filly, got by II Ruler": Mr J. Hay- ward, Nash, Newport. Pony stallion, not exceeding 12.2: Mr J. Jones, Dowlais, Young Express Lio. Pony, not exceeding 12 hands high (a cup, the gift of Mr John Allan Rolls); Mr L. Barnett, 36, Charles- street, Cardiff, "Princess." Pony, over 12 hands, but not exceeding 13 hands high (the gift of Mr. W. T. Car- lisle) Mr J. H. Clifton, Upland House, Keynsbam, Bristol, "The Prince." Cob, over 13 hands, but not exceeding 14 hands high (the gift of Mr J. C. Parkin- son) Mr R. Edmunds, Pontnewydd, Newport, Redistribution." Cob, over 14 hands, but not. exceed- ing 15 hands high (the gift of Mr J. C Parkinson): Mr J. H. Clifton, The Marquis." Yearling colt or filly, for lim iiting purposes. got by a thorough-bred horse (a cup. the gift of Mr J. P. Gwynne HoKord): Mr J. E. Brewer, Gorelands, Caerleon," Veryf;ist." Two-year- old colt or lilly, for hunting purposes, got by a thorough- bred horse (the gift of Col. the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P.): Lord Tredegar, Tredegar Park, Newport, Lord Haste." Three-year-old colt or filly, for hunting purposes, got by a thoroughbred horse Mr R. Stratton, The Duffryn, Newport, Larkaway." Brood mare, calculated to pro- duce hunters, in foal to, or with foal by her side, by a thoroughbred horse: Messrs. Jepson Brothers, contrac- tors, Cardiff," Dressing Gown." Thoroughbred stallion, at the service of the public during the season 1886. for not more than L3: Compton Stud Company, Sherborne, Dorset, "Master Ned." Weight-carrying hunter: ht., Mr H.E. Dunning, Castle Brewery, Newport, "Silver King"; 2nd, Mr J. Goodwin, Priory Court, Cheltenham. Light-weight hunter 1st, Miss Morgan, Ruperra Castle, Newport; 2nd, Lieutenant-Colonel Lindsay, Wood- taiids, Cirdiff. 11 Harlequin."
- THE DINNER.
THE DINNER. The usual annual dinner was held in the after- noon at the King's Head Hotel, Newport. Lord Tredegar occupied the chair, and was supported by the Ven. the Archdeacon of Monmouth, the Earl of Cawdor, the Earl of Coventry, Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., the Hon Arthur Morgan, Sir George Walker, Bart., Colonel Lindsay, Mr. Charlton, the Mayor of Newport (Mr. G. Hoskins), Mr. E. J. Grice (the ex-mayor), Mr. J. Lawrence, Mr. David Lindsay, and many others. About 100 sat down to the dinner, the vice-chair being occu- pied by Colonel Justice. The CHAIRMAN gave the loyal toasts with much felicity. Sir GEORGE WAtiER, Bart., gave "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations," which was associated with the names of the Ven. Archdeacon Bruce and the Rev. T. L. Lister. The Ven. Archdeacon BBUCE, in responding, said he was never so much struck with the true state of agricultural distress as he was that dav, when, on taking up the Western Mail, he observed that a young farmer was advertising for a wife, and he was careful to state that no one need reply except she had means. (Laughter.) Adverting to the question of tithes, he said he thought the clergy were somewhat in the position of the monkey be- tween the cat and the hot chestnuts. The chest- nuts were very hot, and he thought there was no doubt that some of the clergy were looking about for cats to pull them out for them. (Laughter.) He hoped nothing would occur to interrupt the good feeling which had for so long subsisted be- tween the clergy, the landlords, and the tenants of the land. Colonel LINDSAY then gave The Army. Navy, and Reserve Forces," which toast was coupled with the name of Colonel Justice, who responded on behalf of the Reserve Forces. Mr. T. BEYNON then gave The Health of the County and Borough Members." He was sure that they would all receive the name of the county member (Colonel Morgan) with acclamation and enthusiasm, because there was no man in the county who was more esteemed than his old friend, Col. Morgan. He (the speaker) had the happiness to do all that he could to get Colonel Morgan re- turned at the head of the poll at the last election, and they all knew how successful he was on that occasion. He hoped he would live long to enjoy the position of county member. (Loud cheers.) Colonel the Hon. F. C. MORGAN, M.P., was very heartily received on rising to reply. He said he felt very grateful to Mr. Beynon for the kind way in which he had proposed the health of the county and borough members, and he was extremely sorry to find that Sir George Elliot was not then present amongst them. He (the speaker), however, no less than Sir George, took the greatest interest in the prosperity of Newport. He believed that the country now wanted rest for settled business and work, and he hoped that the Government would produce their measures without any of that humbugging nonsense which was usually introduced to catch a few votes. He did not wish to see any measures introduced merely for the sake of influencing votes at the next election. What he wanted to see the Govern- ment do—whatever Government, it might be—was to so arrange the business of this country and of the Colonies that the people would be able to lay out, their money and be sure of interest upon it. He hoped to see the political warfare which had been going on so long now put on one side, and the country prosper. Adverting to the excellent show which they had had this year, CoL Morgan went on to Sd.y that he had no doubt exhibitors duly appreciated the privilege of showing their cattle at the Tredegar Show without any subscrip- tion whatever. The prize list was next read out and the prizes distributed. Mr. JOHN LAWRENCE then gave "The Health of Lord Tredegar." He threw out the suggestion that Lord Tredegar might possibly establish a monthly sale of stock cattle in the town, in addition to the weekly market, as they had in Herefordshire and other counties. He thought it, would have the effect of bringing together butchers from many of the important centres round about the district. Lord TREDEGAR was most enthusiastically received on rising to respond. He said he remem- bered that some years ago there was a distin- guished historian who wrote about Jenny waiting until the clouds rolled by. There was another who descanted upon the personage who sat down by the river side till the flood rolled away. He supposed that the agriculturists were still waiting until the clouds rolled by and until the flood rolled away to cross the river. They had been told by their energetic Chancellor of the Exchequer that the prices of ginger nuts and some other things had gone up, but he was afraid that was about all. There was always a hope, which sprang eternal in the human breast, arising from the continual vitality in these shows. This gave some little hope that, there was still life in agriculture. During the past year he had endeavoured in some slight degree to help his tenants by granting them a trifling reduction in their rents for a period of five years. (Hear, hear.) He sincerely hoped that by the time this period had terminated the tide of agricultural depression would have turned, and that the advantage of the reduced rent might have aided them to some extent to hold up their hands and implore him to put up their rents again. He concluded by giving The Mayor and Corporation of Newport," which was coupled with the names of the Mayor (Mr. G. Hoskins), who responded, and also Mr. E. J. Grice, the ex-mayor. Mr. H. WILLIAMS then gave The Town and Trade of Newport," which was associated with the names or Mr. H. J. Parnall and Mr. J. W. Jones, who responded in brief terms. Mr. G. FOTHERGILL gave" The Donors of Prizes," which was coupled with the names of Colonel Morgan and Mr. E. Webber, the latter of whom, together with Colonel Morgan and Mr.Whitehouse, responded. Mr. COLBORNE gave "The Judges," which was coupled with the name of Lord Coventry, who, in replying, said he was happy to respond for the judges who had had the privilege of attending this excellent show, in such a capital courtyard and with such capital arrangements. He for one should be happy to render any assistance in his power at any subse- quent show. Lord Tredegar had alluded to the depression of agriculture, which was gradually but surely coming upon them. He attributed it to the one-sided Free Trade which was now preva- lent—(hear, hear)-by which the foreigner, who did not pay one penny of the rates or taxes, was virtually protected. Some other toasts followed.
CARDIFF SAVINGS' BANK AND…
CARDIFF SAVINGS' BANK AND THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. SUSPENSION OF LITIGATION. It will be remembered that, in commenting upon the position of the Cardiff Savings' Bank and the remaining Friendly Society depositors in our issue of Wednesday last, we strongly advised that the matters in dispute should be settled without resorting to litigation. As is generally known. two cases were fixed for hearing before the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies for a date early in the month of December next, and, as the bank would not accede to the demands of the claimants, a contest was expected to take place on that day. We understand how- ever, that, in consequence of the difficulties besetting the winding up of the institution and the cost of litigation (which would fall upon the societies, as far as the proceedings before the Registrar are concerned), the two claimants above- mentioned have arranged to adjourn their cases until the earliest day in January, 1887, that the Registrar could fix, in the hope that the governing body of the bank may yet see its way clear to effect some compromise of a more advantageous kind than the offer of 17s. 6d. in the £ The wisdom of the societies interested adopting this course is apparent. As long as there is a possibility of liti- gation being avoided every step and precaution should be taken to secure that end. We hope that this truce will lead to a peaceful and satisfactory arrangement, alike to the societies and the bank authorities.
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CARDIFF TOWK COUNCIL. THE GRANGETOWN TOLL. THE VACANT STIPENDIARYSH1 P. A special meeting of the Cardiff Town Council was held on Wednesday, to consider the propriety of promoting in the next session of Parliament a Bill for making a new bridge at Grangetown and other business. There were present the mayor (Mr. Morgan Morgan), Aldermen M'Connochie, Jones, Jacobs, Carey, Lewis, Taylor, and Waring, and Messrs. Jackson, Ramsdale, Rees, Brain, Riches, Shackell. Burrow, Oliver, Mildon, Fulton, Trounce, Morel, Vaughan, D. Jones, Proger, Sanders, Watson, Peter Price, Boulanger, Hopkins, and R. Price. ALDERMAN WATKINS' RETIREMENT. A letter was read from Mr. Watkins, acknow- ledging the kind expressions of the corporation on his retirement from the council, after 37 years' service. THE LATE MR. R. O. JONES. The town-clerk read a letter from Mr. O. H. Jones thanking the council for the vote of con- dolence passed on the occasion of the death of Mr. R. O. Jones, and stating that it was a great consola- tion to the family to receive such evidences of the affection and esteem with which his father had been regarded by the council. THE VACANT STIPENDIAEYSHIP. A letter was read from Mr. T. W. Lewis, secre- tary of the Cardiff Cymmrodorion Society, embody- ing a resolution of the said society requesting that the corporation, in its application to the Home Secretary for the appointment of a stipendiary magistrate, ask that, in the event of other qualifica- tions being equal, preference should be given to the candidate conversant with the Welsh language. Another letter, dated the 12th inst., from one of the Under-Secretaries of the Home Office was read, calling attention to the fact that Mr. R. 0, Jones had tendered his resignation from the 30th inst., and also directing attention to the provisions con- tained in Section 161 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1882. and particularly to Sub-section 6, which required that when a vacancy such as the present occurred the appointment should not be made until the council made application. A telegram from the Home Office the previous day was also read, asking whether the application was likely to be made, and also pointing out the fact that the appointment of deputy-stipendiary had lapsed on the death of Mr. Jones. Mr. SHACKELL thought that as the appointment could not be made until the council applied the telegram was an attempt to force the hands of the council. He did not think it right they should be driven into a corner in that way. They were con- sidering the advisability of to some extent alter- ing the administration of the law in Cardiff by the establishment of a court of quarter sessions, and time should be given for deliberation. Alderman JONES thought the matter could very well stand over for a time. He believed an attempt was being made to put someone into the office. The police-court business had gone on very well during the time Mr; Jones was ill. Surely there was no hurry, and if the appointment was postponed the expense would be saved. According to the press a person had been selected already, if not before Mr. Jones was dead. A friend of his had told him several days ago that the appointment had been made, and gave the same name as that published, that of a man who, as far as they knew, had no fii ness. It was unanimously agreed to postpone sine die the consideration of the matter. THE GRANGETOWN BRIDGE. The following communication to the mayor from Sir W. T. Lewis was read:— Dear Mr. Mayor.-In pursuance of my promise to let you kn w the marquess's intention with regard to this scheme by the 24t!i inst., I beg to say that I have seen the trustees and buve, after consultation with them, decided to recommend his lordship to contribute L4.0-30 towards carrying out. the works mf ntioned in the Parlia- mentary notice, and to give sueli of his lordship's land as may be required for the purpose, subject,, of course, to the promoters settli g with lessees awl occupiers in the usual way; the marquess to have the use of the roads, and to enter into an arrangement which would protect, the rights of the corporation to recover private improve- ment. expenses as if they were private roads. In con- sidering this matter it must not be forgotten that Lord Bute will have to contribute a large portion of the cost, of the proposed works as a ratepayer. And I think it right, to mention with reference to some remarks which have been made by members of the corporation in dis- cussing this subject tuat it is not the fact, that any part of his lordship's property south of the Penarth-road has been let for building. We, therefore, cannot admit that there is any obligation on the Mar- quess of Bute to take part in the matter, except so far as facilitating the development of a portion of the Bute Estate, and at the same time meeting thr wishes of the public for such an improved communication as is in- tended to be provided byt.ae scheme embodied in your Parliamentary notice. public for such an improved communication as is ill- tended to be provided by tile scheme embodied in your Parliamentary notice. —(Applause.) Mr. R. Forrest's letter, containing Lord Windsor's offer to contribute £ 2,500 towards the construction of the bridges. and to make the roads on his own property, was then re-read. Mr. SANDERS proposed the following resolu- tion :— That the costs of expenses incurred or to be incurred in relation to the promotion of the Bill for constructing a new road and bridges from James-street to Grarize- town shall be charged upon and payable out of the dis- trict fund and general district rate. In support of the resolution, Mr. Sanders said all t the corporation were asked to do that day was to empower the taking of preliminary steps. When the proper time came every information would he forthcoming as to expense. The corpora- tion were not asked to commit themselves to the carrying out of the work. Very many rumours had been current, but they were entirely without foundation. He then went on to remind the corporation of the very great disadvantages the poor population of Grangetown laboured under. In some cases one shilling per week toll had to be paid. A very selfish opinion had been expressed, that the inhabitants of the district con- cerned should bear the expense but large sums had been spent in other parts of the town on ¡ bridges to which the people of Grangetown had had to contribute. It was very manifest that Lord Windsor and Lord Buie would be with the corporation in getting the bridges. Lord Windsor's letter was pretty explicit. The letter from Lord Bute would have to have its wording very carefully looked into but it seemed to him to bre ithe a spirit of great willingness to fall in with the proposal. Sir W. T. Lewis had offered to contribute a very large sum. and seeing they had at that moment an opportunity of getting what they wanted with but. little opposi- tion, they could have no better time than the present for supplying one of Cardiff's greatest, needs. The road would be an immense boon to the com- mercial part of the town, while it would do away with the crowded state of Bute-street, which was becoming very difficult to manage. When the road was made the traffic from the west end of the town would naturally pass down it, and so relieve the congestion of Bute-street. Mr. J. A. I.J BOULANGER having seconded the pro- position, Mr. PETER PRICE thought it. would be well for the council to know what the expenditure would be. Perhaps he knew better than anyone else what it was likely to cost, for, in conjunction with his late partner, he made the road for the Taff Vale Railway Company. That cost £ 29,000, and there would be a similar expenditure in this case. Lord Bute had promised to contribute £ 4,000, and he would not benefit, to such a very great extent by the roads. He (Mr. Price) thought the mar- quess had set an example which Lord Windsor might very well be asked to follow, and give an increased sum. He suggested that the council should approach his lordship with a view to get- ting his contribution increased to a similar amount to that of Lord Bute's. Mr. BRAIN understood that Lord Windsor had expressed his willingness to make the approaches to the roads on his estates. The MAYOR said his lordship had promised to give the land and make the roads. He urged that the resolution should be passed, as they usually went to Parliament in November, and it was now at the last hour for taking steps. He did not mean that by so doing they would bind themselves to make the road. It would be quite within their power to drop it afterwards if they were so minded. He reminded them that there was a very large piece of ground, not ten minutes' walk from the centre of the Docks, which would be thrown open if the road were made. The rateable value of that district would thus be enormously in- creased, and would give a splendid return for the outlay they would have to make. Mr. JACKSON, while fully sympathising with the disadvantages the Grangetown people laboured under, felt that Mr. Price had struck the proper keynote when he said that no steps which would involve anything like a large expenditure should be undertaken until they knew what the cost would be. As the work, if carried out, would take three years to complete, he thought negotiations with the Taff Vale Railway should not be dropped, as the people of Grangetown would otherwise have to pay the tolls during that period. If the corporation went before the Committee of the House of Lords it was quite possible it would be urged by the Taff Vale Railway Company that they had a right to levy tolls for that bridge; that the pro- posed new bridge would infringe that right; that they had foreborne for years to levy them, and that now, when they looked for a return to recoup themselves, the corporation intended making another bridge to take away the traffic. He thought they had better make terms if they could with the Taff Vale Railway people. Alderman CAREY was extremely anxious that the poorer classes in Grangetown should have immediate relief. He thought also it would strengthen their position if they could go to Par- liament and say that nothing had been wanting on their part to approach the Taff Vale Railway Company with a view to an arrangement of the difficultv. Mr. MOREL thought the Bill and the negotiations with the Taff Vale Company should be carried on pari passu. Mr. MILDON said, as far as he had been able to gather, the people of Grangetown were quite prepared to wait till the bridge was finished. The present structure was altogether inadequate for the traffic, and was actually dangerous, as a space of only about 2ft. was allowed for passengers when a vehicle was crossing the bridge. After some further discussion, in the course of which Mr. SANDERS explained that he considered that the Taff Vale Railway people had acted simply as shrewd men of business, with no inten- tion of insulting the committee, and that, with regard to the letter of Sir W. T. Lewis, he only wished to point out that, so far as he could gather, nothing was said as to the Bute Estate making the roads, the motion was put to the meeting and unanimously carried. On the motion of Alderman CAREY, seconded by Mr. BRAIN, it was decided to leave the question of continuing negotiations with the Taff Vale Rail- way Company in the hands of the Grangetown Bridge Committee. THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE; The meeting next took into consideration letters received from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on the subject of the formation of a Colonial and Indian Institution in commemoration of her Majesty's jubilee, and from the mayor and town-cleric of Blackburn, suggesting that the reformed corporations of England should take some united action for celebrating the jubilee of the reign of her Majesty the Queen. Afier some discussion, the matter was referred to tne Jubilee Committee. THE TOWN-CLERK AND WELLS' CHABITT. Mr. OLIVER said that a few months ago Mr. Wheatley handed a cheque to the late mayor on account of overcharges made by him when acting as solicitor to Wells* Charity. He inquired in whose hands that cheque was now. The matter had given rise to considerable comment in the town, and he was anxious to know whether the cheque had been handed over to the present mayor. The MAYOR: Ko, it has not. Mr. OLIVER did not think it right that the ex- mayor should retain the cheque. The MAYOR said he had had a cheque for £286. which he had distributed. Alderman CAREY promised Mr. Oliver to raise the question as to the cheque at. the next meeting of the governors of Wells' Charity. He explained, in answer to Mr. Andrews, that the money dis- tributed by the mayor had been to the builders, but there was still a balance of over L700. The subject then dropped. SALARIES OF CORPORATION OFFICIALS. A meeting of the General Purposes Committee was subsequently held to consider a return of the respective salaries and duties of the corporation officials, but it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of a special committee, with the expres- sion of opinion that they should pay attention to the glaring anomalies existing. The names sug- gested for the special committeo were:—The Mayor, Alderman Junes, Alderman Jacobs, and Councillors David Jones, Sanders, Rees, Beavan, Riches, Hurley, Shackell, Morel, and Watson. At the request of Mr. RICHES, Mr. Burrow's name was substituted for his own. com'y" Mr. SANDEKS declined to sit on the committee. He said it w:s a committee which could only bring odium upon those who sat on it. A great deal had been said lately about the formation of committees, but now there was some unpleasant work to be performed Mr. Jackson had managed to suggest the nnmes of certain Libera! members, although they had been most carefully shut out from other committees. omm The committee, with the omission of Mr. Sanders' name, was then appointed, and the pro- ceedings terminated.
CARDIFF CABS COMMITTEE.
CARDIFF CABS COMMITTEE. REGULATION OF STREET TRAFFIC. At. a meeting of the Cabs Committee of the Cardiff Town Council on Monday, Alderman Yorath presiding, and there being aiso present:— Councillors Oliver, Price, Reynolds, Riches, Stevens, Burrow, and Brain, the Town-Clerk reported that with respect to hackney carriages the committee had taken every reasonable pre- caution for the protection of the public. A weak point in the by-laws nt present in use was the omission of the conductors of omnibuses from them. The word conductor had been struck out by the Board of Trade when the by-laws were submitted to them in 1831, and hence all the difficulty with respect to conductors had arisen. With regard to tlie overcrowding of trains, he said the police had no power to get upon those vehicles to take notice of such overcrowding; but he imagined that if they saw a tram overcrowded they would have no difficulty in getting on it. Again, there was no law giving a policeman power to stop a tram, and, consequently, the corporation could not make a by-law for that purpose. The police would have to watch and bide their time with a view to a conviction. He submitted draft by-laws providing for the con- ductors being subject to the police, the inspector, or other person appointed by the corporation in the setting down and taking up of passengers. Conductors were required to search omnibuses immediately after the termination of any journey, and to convey any property found to the police-station at the Town-hall, the con- ductor to receive 6d. in the £ upon the estimated value of the property, should it be valued over S5. from the owner, upon his claiming w it; and Is. in the £ in the event, of the value of the same being under S5. No greater number of persons to be allowed to travel in or upon an omnibus than would admit of the provision of adequate sitting accommodation, to the extent at least of 16in. from side to side, and 15in. from back to back of every seat in respect of each passenger. Two children under the age of ten might be regarded as one person. No person should be allowed to enter, or mount, or remain upon any part of -in omnibus beyond the licensed number.— Tha committee made certain alterations, and resolved that the rown-clerk should be desired to alter the draft, in accordance with their sugges- tions, and send an amended copy to each member of the committee prior to forwarding it to the Local Government Board for confirmation. -Councillor Oliver drew attention to the fact that Mr. Andrews did not run his omnibuses from the same point in Roath as the tramcars. He did not seem to study the convenience of the public so much as his own interest in keeping in front, of the trams. He moved that, in accordance with the br-, laws, all omnibuses should be compelled to run from the far end of Broadway, instead of from Clifton-street, as at present.—This was seconded by Mr. Price, and carried.—There was no other business of public interest.
CARDIFF HEALTH COMMITTEE.
CARDIFF HEALTH COMMITTEE. THE OUTBREAK OF MEASLES AT CANTON. On Tuesday a meeting of the Health and Port Sanitary Committee was held at. the Town-hall, Cardiff, Alderman Jacobs presiding. There were also present. :-Councillors Trounce, Trayes, Rees, Vaughan, Ramsdale, Watson, and Brain.—A letter was read from Mr. F. de Courcy Hamilton, secre- tary to the Glamorganshire Workmen's Cottage Company, complaining of the serious damage done by the corporation traction engine in coupling wagons and carting refuse along North Clive-street, Upper Grange.—The Chairman stated that, the superintendent, of the scavenging department, had been "instructed to discontinue the use of the traction engine in that street.—Tenders were opened for the erection of urinals in Picton-place and Tudor-road, Canton, and it was resolved that the tenders of Messrs. Ellis and Davies, amounting to JE133 6s. for both, be accepted.—A number of tenders were opened for hose and couplings for use in watering the streets, and it was ordered that they be tabulated and presented to the next meet- ing for consideration.—The report of the medical officer (Dr. Paine) was read. in which he dealt especially with the recent epidemic of measles at Canton, and reported that all due precautions had been taken for the isolation of the cases, in conse- quence of which the epidemic had rapidly decreased, and was fast dying out, and no death had occurred in consequence.
! A NEW MUSIC-HALL FOR CARDIFF.
A NEW MUSIC-HALL FOR CARDIFF. FORMATION OF A COMPANY. A preliminary meeting was held on Monday in the long room of the Red Cow Inn, West- gate-street, Cardiff, for the purpose of form- ing a company to erect a Music-hall on a site in Westgate-streer. Councillor Morgan Morgan (the mayor) was elected to the chair. —The Chairman called upon Mr. Charles Clarke, of the firm of John Jenkins and Co., accountants. Philharmonic Chambers, St. Mary- street, Cardiff, to read the notice convening the meeting, and explain the reason for calling the same.—Mr. Clarke read the notice, and intimated that after the matter had been brought before him some few weeks ago, and considering it was one that would be bitter taken up by a company, he gave it some attention. Subsequent to that negotiations ^vere opened with Mr. Harry Day, late of the firm of Day Bros., Birmingham, to arrange for his taking the hall. After an interview between Mr. Day and a number of local gentlemen, an agreement was definitely entered into by which Mr. Day leased the hall from the proposed company for five years from its completion, with the option of taking a further lease. Mr. Clarke then referred to the preliminary draft of the prospectus, giving the details of the proposed scheme.—After some discus- sion as to the leading features of the undertaking, and particulars having been given as to the accom- modation the hall would afford and the revenue likely to be derived from letting the same, it was put to the meeting that the scheme be approved of, and the resolution was carried unani- mously.—The Chairman intimated that those pre- sent should suggest such gentlemen as would be approved of to act as directors. The following gentlemen were nominated :—Councillors Morgan Morgan (mayor), T. Reynolds, and E. H. Shackell, and Messrs. A. Embry, T. Perkins, and George Watson, with power to add to their number. Mr. Charles Clarke, was appointed secretary. It was resolved that immediate steps betaken to have the company registered under the Limited Liability Acts. In addition to the above-mentioned gentlemen,there were present :-Alderman Waring, Councillor Stevens, and Messrs. Daniel Lewis, G. Buwr, E. J. Smith, D. J. Davies, J. C. Pearson, R. Travell, F. Morgan, J. P. Jones, A. A. Edwards, L. Barnett, Captain Williams, and others. The scheme was warmly approved of by those present, and we are informed by the secretary that over X6,000, the capital required, was promised in the room. It will be remembered that a few days since we noticed that Mr. Harry Day had agreed to take the hall, and this was considered an important object gained by the company. The joint surveyors and architects are Alderman Waring and Mr. J. P. Jones, and we hear that they, with others, met Mr. Day in London with the view of arranging that I the hall for Cardiff should be built on the most modern and approved principles. With this object in view they visited several of the halls, including the Pavilion, for the purpose of seeing I the latest improvements and the most modern appliances, so that they should be embodied in the I construction and fittings of the hall in Westgate- street. The building is to be finished by August next, so as to be opened by the first of the follow- I ing month. The plans are now in the hands of the corporation for approval
ANOTHER NEW MUSIC-HALL FOi:…
ANOTHER NEW MUSIC-HALL FOi: g CARDIFF. I We are given to understand that Mr. C. Rodney, having severed his connection with the Philhar- monic Music-hall, intends building a new hall in some central position, probably the Hayes, which he ictends conducting on the popular price plan.
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ISOUTH WALES INSTITUTE OF…
I SOUTH WALES INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS. The general meeting nf the South Wale? Institute of Engineers was held at the Park-hall, Cardiff on Tuesday. Mr. Archibald Hood occupied the, chair, and amongst those present were:—Messrs. A. S. Barnard, W. E. O. Williams, A. J. Stevens, A. Bedlington, J. Barey, J. Barrow, W. Galloway, R. T. Moore. R. Llewellyn, T. Evans, J. J. Thomas, E. P. Martin, C. Paineley, J. M. Martin, R. W. A. Southern, C. Burton, E. M. Ennn, W.H.Massey, H. W. Martin, P. Price, W. Stewart, H. Armstrong, C. P. Davies, M. C. Bright, W. D. Wight. W. Jefferies, A. M. Jamc., W. W. Hood, R. de Soldenhoff, G. H. Daniel, E. W. Beddoe, M. Mercier, W. H. Davies, R. S. Jordan, E. Owen. H. K. Jordan, C. James, M. Lee. C. Pond, T. Braith- waite, Dr. Gibbon, C. E. Elliott, W. M. Moruey, S. F. Walker, E. Dawson, F. W. Dunn, D. Evans, S. Vivian, F. J. Price. A. B. Bassett, J. Colquhoun, B. Stratton, D. Evans, G. J. May, J. F. L. Crossland (Manchester), anrHY. B, Monger (Swansea), The HON. Secretary (ilr. Hort Huxhair/i hav- ing read the minutes of the last general meeting, and t,;icy having b2en confirmed, the ordinary business of electing candidates and appointing auditors was next proceeded with. After these preliminaries had been arranged, discussions on papers that had been read at, previous meetings commenced. THE WATL'BIXG OF MINES. A paper read hy ARCHIBALD HOOD on The watering or damping of dusty mines" crcated great interest, and a prolonged discussion ensued. One gentleman advocated Seating the air Of the mine and ejecting steam, by which means acy mine could be kept free. Mr. GALLOWAY narrated many experiments that he had tried in connection with'the subject. With regard to the employment of salt for laying the dust, he held a very favourable opinion that salt, besides laying the dust, would at the same time keep the soil slightly damp. During a visit which he paid to Normamon lie visited a mine wheresillt water dropped from the roof of the mine, and it was found that, the dust was moist for a conside- rable time after the dropping hid ceased, a most advantageous state ,,1' affairs in any mine. He had a very high opinion, too, of the dust being laid by ordinary water trucks. Having men- tioned this latter method to the French Commis- sinners who came to England some time ago, they were of opinion that, although the dust, was slacked, yet it by some means got on to the cross .n beams, which was nearly as great an evil. This, however, Mr. Galloway pointed out, was not the case, and he took the French Commissioners into a mine where they adopted this method, and thonh the Commissioners examined most minutely the cross beams, they were una-bia to discover any particle of dust on the beams. Other speakers followed, and, on the suggestion of the CIIAIB*.IAN, papers will be read at a future j meeting dealing further with the subject. Mr. E. M. Hann exhibited a lamp in connection with his paper, "A method of lighting locked safety lamps." Contained in the lamp was a sir:ail electric battery, the poles of which being inside the lamp were able to ignite the lamp on the current being joined. THE WORKING OF CO At. IN SOUTH WALES. Mr. CHARLES PIUCK DAYLS contributed a paper entitled, "Suggested amendment in the economies of coal working in South Wales." He said that he was much struck with a portion of the president's inaugural address of July 29 last, which stated thai, tne reduction nf the working cost,, by means of rigid economy in management and by the -Aid of mechanical appliances, was of vital necessity for the maintenance of the trade. Prompted by that i expressed wish, ha desired to lay before the members the results of a train of thought the partial adaptation of which had some four years ago been the means of allowing a seam of coai to be worked at a fair cost, which, under the present customary mode of working, would have been un- workable, in consequence of the cost in timber .and repairs as compared with the small quantity of coal obtained by each collier, the roof being very poor and the coal of a somewhat tender character for a steam coal. The present state of the trade called for some radical change, so as to produce a cost sheet more in accordance with the present state of the selling price, which price seemed likely to rule low for some time when the enormous reserved power of production at most of the collieries was taken into account. To remedy this, he suggested that, the colliers should be employed as hewers only at the face, and that, all dead work and timbering should be taken from them and given to a separate set of repairers or dead work men. The results that might be antici- pated from such an alteration in the existing mode of working in South Wales would be 1. A larger quantity of coal obtained by each eolller per d-iy, wiiicii would, therefore, represent a less area of face from which to obtain the same quantity; less liea.il- ing:s. airways, and stall roads, and the maintenance of a less area under timber and repaii-3. Such COllcentrated work would mean a less 1a.1I1:' charge, and also aredut-ed horse and haulage charge. 2. A larger percentage oF large coal yielded than at present and in better condition, which would result from the face moving faster, and, therefore, causing the pressure to be rec ived by the gobsquic]¡er, where, under the prespnt. ystem, it rested lieaviiy on the coal face. The stall roaiis also would probably hp saved on", ripping, by being finished more rapidiy, aJ1d probably aiso a larger pereen-;ige of back timb-r would be drawn. 3. There would be less waste and loss in the materials at present, caused by the inefficiency and want of kllow- ledge of dead work and timbering by a iarge proportion of present young coiliers. There would also be a larger proportion of timber taken out anù recovered, and less timber used in the first. instance. 4. A smaller area of work would also require less plant in rails, roads, &c. 5. The ventilation would b° increased at the working face, by having a shorter length cf loads and face t-j travel, and the friction would be less through having a shorter circuit. 6. Falls from roof, which were the chief cause of acci- dents underground, would be lessened; the roof. being under the special charge of good and efficient, repairers, would receive more attention, and better work and supervision would result in fewer accidents. 7. The repairing of the stall roads, &e., being effi- cientlv done by special men, would result in the reduced cost of same. The object of increasing the quantity of coal obtained daily by each coilier was not, to increase the working capacity of the pit, as the trade did not, require that, but to enable the same daily out- put to be obtained from a smaller extent of work- ings by a better concentration of the work. At the termination of the paper, Mr. Davis uopended a statement in which iie calculated that the saving by adopting his suggestions would amount to 3.10J. per ton. Mr. M. Mercier also exhibited safety lamps invented by him, and which were greatly approved by those present. FLECTKIC LAMPS IN Mr.W. M. Mordey contributed a paper, which considered the extent of the danger of electric lamps in gaseous mines. In his experiments Mr. Mordey had taken an ordinary box, containing an incandescent lamp, into which he had passed coal gas until it was sufficiently explosive. At the end of the lamp he made a small hole, so as to destroy the vacuum, his object being to discover whether the gas would explode by the filament when the vacuum was destroyed. On connecting the current no explosion occurred, and the filament, burnt out in about a second after- wards. He afterwards applied a light to the mix- ture in the box, and found that it was explosive. The experimenter next tried the effect of breaking the lamp suddenly in a similar mixture, but with no effect, the breaking of the filament and destruc- tion of the vacuum being simultaneous. His next experiment was breaking the j globe without touching the filament, and on doing so the gas was fired, and an explosion occurred. Mr. Mordey then placed the incandes- cent lamp into a larger one, containing water hermetically sealing them, the wires coming through the outer globe. These lamps were placed in explosive mixtures similar to the one described, and the current passed through. But, though the experimenter broke some of the lamps completely and simply broke the globe of others-his object being to find out what effect an accidental fall of earth or solid substance would have upon it—he could get no explosion. Mr. Mordey then exhibited these lamps, which lie thought would prove of great benefit to the mining community generally. Votes of thanks having been unanimously passed to the readers of the various papers, a similar compliment was passed to the chairman, and the meeting adjourned to the Royal Hotel, where dinner was partaken of. The ordinary toasts having been proposed and responded to, the proceedings terminated.
MR. ARCHIBALD FORBES AT POXTYPRIDD.
MR. ARCHIBALD FORBES AT POXTYPRIDD. On Monday evening Mr. Archibald Forbes, the celebrated war correspondent of the L'aily JVen-s, delivered at the Market-iiall, Pontypridd, a lecture upon his ten years' experience. There was a large audience. The chair was occupied by Mr. L. Gordon Lenox, J.P., who was supported by a number of local gentlemen.—Commencing with a description of the duties of a war correspondent, it was, lid said, the Franco-German War that brought about a revolution in war correspon- dence, and he was privileged to be one of the pioneers of that revolution. He entered at some length into an account of this war and his own adventures. Dealing with the Russo-Turkish Campaign, he paid a high tribute to the ability, courage, and perseve- rance of M'Gaban, the American correspondent. His own celebrated ride during this campaign led to the story of his introduction to the Russian Emperor, and then followed an eloquent sketch of the scene at Plevna. Th-4 fearful carnage at Isandl wana, the death of thePrince Imperial and the gallop with the news of Ulundi followed, and the lecture was brought to a close with the story of the war in Egypt. The lecture throughout was listened to with rapt attention.
JAPANESE DECORATION FOR THE…
JAPANESE DECORATION FOR THE PRINCE OF WALES. The Press Association learns that the Prince of Wales will receive in state, in tho first week in December, at Marlborough House. his Imperial Highness Prince Komatsu of Japan, who bears the Insignia of the Imperial Japanese Order of the I Chrysanthemum to his Royal Highness from the Emperor of Japan. Prince Komatsu is staying for the present at the Alexandra Hotel, London, and desires during his visit to remain incognito. and desires during his visit to remain incognito.
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THE LATE MR. R O. JONES,
THE LATE MR. R O. JONES, PULPIT REFERENCES. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL. In memory of The late Mr. Robert Oliver Jones, of Fonmon Castle, a special service was held at Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday morning, when there was a large congregation. The Ven. Arch- deacon Griffiths preached from Psalm xc.. 12 So teach us to number our days that we may appiv our hearts unto wisdom." Con- ciudiug his sermon, the rev. gentleman said: j Thoughts of changes, of the brevity and uncer- tainty of everything belonging to us here, have had prominence given them to-day by an event which took nlnce a week ago, an event which moved feelings of deep regret through the community generally, fin event which made us acquainted with the close of a career of great and wide usefulness in matters per- t lining alike to the welfare of the State and of the Church. Occupying a position inherited from an ancestry which for generations held a high place among the historical families of this portion of the Principality, he early used and long maintained that position for the advancement of the general good of all within his reach. We well know that in the knowledge of law ar.d in the even adminis- tration of justice he commanded the resoect and admiration of all who wcre*associated with him. He dwelt among his people—his castle was the home in which he loved to dweil, and he seldom left it, except at the call of his country or his Church. There he discharged the gentler, though not the ieast, responsibilities of the many belong- iug to his busy life, and there he occupied the pbce of fathe: the friend and advi>er of his tenantry and his neighbours. Much of a ountry's h:1ppine, advancement, lhi peace are lost when such duties and respon- sibilites, springing from the proprietorship of the soil aud from high social position. are either lightly regarded or are delegated to the official and paid services of another. The feudal system of past ages had its blots and its si-rious drawbacks, but it had some striking merits. It had its gradations of rank, and se me of them are now well absent from our social life. It had its lords, its squires, its yeomen, the cultivators of its lands. These were bound together by common interests. They spake the same language, they saw daily each other's faces, and Ja bond of common sympathy lent compactness to the whole body. We wish not for a moment, a restoration of systems so incongruous with national freedom,, alike political and religious—the boast of our own age and the pride of our country—but we strongly fee! that the personal influence of those in power, the per- sonal interest of the inheritors our fields, of the owners of our great houses, oi the proprietors of our great mineral wealth, might, be !1inre beneficiary and extensively usect than it often i". might be made to leaven with more kindly interest and sincere affection the minds of those who contribute to its maintenance. Were this done we should hear le 'zs of Socialistic de- monstrations than we now do. I speak to-day from the cathedral pulpit of the late occupier of Fonmoo Castle's extensive contributions to the work and labours of the Church in this diocese. Certainly, the pulpit of this beautifully restored cathedral shouid not be silent to-day on the removal of one of its most ardent renovators. I only wish that he who occupied the chief place in the Chapter of Llandaff were present to lend the power of his eloquent tongue to a subject so worthy of it. No more irusty friend and wise counsellor than he who so long presided over this diocese, and inaugurated so m[l:1Y of its important and flourishing institutions, whose mantle tn-day rests on the shoulders of another. The Llandaff Church Extension Society owned him as the safe guide in matters of finance, and in the distribution of her funds, the Church in this diocese has lost one of its most energetic supporters. The many places of trust and duty which lie filled know him no more. The busy labourer has disappeared from tiie present scene, and is gone to his reward.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CARDIFF.j
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CARDIFF. The vicar of St. John's (the Rev. C. J. Thompson) on Sunday evening made the following reference tot hf late Mr. R. 0. Jones, the Cardiff stipendiary -"If a man really fears (rod and believes in Him. that man is just.; h-j is sale, and to be trusted he is honourable and honest; he is a source of comfort and satisfaction to his neighbours; he is a buttress of support to the community and to the State. One such, long known to many of you here, was last week laiel to his honoured rest in the quiet little country churchyard where his fathers lie. Not cf:en do i speak of contempo- raries from this place. Encomiums from the pulpit should be the meed only of the worthiest and the best. But, this I am able to say of Mr. Robert Oliver Jones—and I count it a happy thing that I can say it-that amid the mixed and varied [ experiences of a busy and chequered course, I he wore the white flower of a blameless life.' It is only the truth to say of him that he was of tiie 1 best pattern of a country gentleman, that he was a just and upright judge, and a true man. And he was all this, because he was religious, simply, quietly, piously religious. lIe feared God. and, therefore, was honourable in ail his dealings, and kept the confidence of his fellow-men. I feel emphatically thnt concerning him the tongue of eulogy need not. be silent, for he did justly, he loved mercy, and he walked humbly with his God." <
CRIMINAL STATI TICS FOR GLAMORGANSHIRE,…
CRIMINAL STATI TICS FOR GLA- MORGANSHIRE, 1*86. GREAT INCREASE OF CRIME AND DRUNKENNESS. ) By SFNKX.] The annual returns of crime and drunkenness in the rural districts of Glamorganshire which the chief-constable (Colonel Lindsay) recently sent, to the Home Secretary are by no means of an encouraging character, and the social reformer can only look with pain on the moral degradation of the people respecting whom the returns were made. Unquestionably, the Welsh are everywhere regarded as a highly religious people, and years ago they stood far in advance of their Saxon con- freres lie attention they paid to Sabbath observance. In North Wales now, and in many parts of South Wales still, Sunday drunkenness and all the evils arising from it are almost un- known; but where the Sunday Closing Act operates the whole character of the Welsh people seems changed. The criminal statistics for the county in 18851 were not very good, certainly not so good as i they were up to 1832. Both crime rind drunken- ness steadiiv decreased from 1875 to 1882, although. I owing to the prosperous state of both the coal and < iron industries, the population rapidly increased. From 1881 to 1886 crime has steadily increased, and general drunkenness also, all over the rural districts of the county. In 1881 the number of persons proceeded against by the police for drunkenness was 2.576; this year the number is I 3,064 and it must not be forgotten that during the whole of that period colliers and ironwox-ket, have had to submit, from time to time, to reduc- tions of wages and partial employment. There are two districts in the county, the Merthyr and Aberdare district and the Ponty- pridd district, which include within their area nearly the whole of the population engaged in mining operations, but which present very different features. The area of the Pontypridd division is about three times that of the Merthyr and Aberdare district, but the population in each division is about equal. In the Merthyr district in 1885 53 indictable offences were committed, but the num- ber in the Pontypridd division was 157. This year the number of these offences committed in tiie Merthyr district was 82, and in the Pontypridd division 219. For several years nearly three times as many serious offences have been committed in cne district as in the other, and in both districts this class of offence is increasing. In 1885 the number of cases of wounding in Merthyr district was 10; in the Pontypridd division, 16. This year the number of cases of this kind in the Merthyr division was 9, and in the Pontypridd division 18. There is also a class of offence which is an offence against morality as well as against the person, and to check which the Criminal Law Amendment Act was passed last year. And it may be fairly assumed that wherever these offences are on tiie increase the moral tone of the people is decreasing. In 18S5, in the Merthyr district there were four cases of ci-irrinai assaults, or attempts to commit them. and in the Pontypridd division the number was the same. This year there were seven cases of this kind in the Merthyr division and twelve in the Pontypridd division, besides eight cases that came under the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1885. From four in 1835 these cases sprang up to twenty in one year and in a population of 100,000. It would be difficult to find a similar return for any other part of the kingdom. In 1885 the number of these cases for the rural districts of the whole county were thirteen; this year the Dumber is 39. It is also a fact that in the Pontypridd division, where the crimes of the worst character are committed, the evils of the Sunday Closing Act, Sunday drunkenness, and general drunkenness are seen to a far greater extent than in any other part of the county. The Pontypridd division of the county was always a rather black spot as regards crime and drunkenness, especially Sunday drunkenness, and this may to some extent account for the large amount of Sunday drunkenness there now. Tne district contains a similar population to Cardiff. In 1881 the number of persons proceeded against by the police for Sunday drunkenness at Cardiff was 41; in the Pontypridd division, 165. In 1883— a year after the passing of the Sunday Closing Act —the number proceeded against at Cardiff was 71, and in the Pontypridd division, 179. In 1885 the number at Cardiff was 118 in the Pontypridd ) division, 210. This year the number charged at Cardiff Was 127, and in the Pontypridd division, 197. So that Sunday drunkenness in the Pontypridd division is fur in excess of that at Cardiff, and far in excess of any district with a similar population in the kingdom. For the whole county the number of persons proceeded against for Sunday drunken- ness, excluding Cardiff, Swansea, and Neath, in 1881 was 302, in 1883 433, in 1884 446, in 1885 455, and in 1886 512. This shows the steady increase of Sunday drunkenness since the passing of the Sunday Closing Act. Not only is drunkenness increasing under the' operations of the Sunday Closing Act, but crime also. In 1881 the number of indictable offences committed in the county was 241, in 1883 the number was 282, in 1885 the number was 341, and this year the number returned is 501. In England crime and drunkenness are decreasing; in North Wales, where the Sunday Closing Act does notoperate, owing to the scattered population, both crime and drunkenness are also decreasing, but in South Wales, where the Sunday Closing Act operates, crime and drunkenness are increasing to a very serious extent. There is, however, one redeeming feature in the returns—the efficiency of the county police, In 1885 for the 341 indictable offences committed 208 persons were apprehended and brought before the magistrates. This year for 50C offences of this kind 265 persons were apprehended. In the Metro- polis, it 55 per cent. of the offences convmitted j are detected and persons apprehend^ the ret.ara j is considered a goo.? one. In t.:<- rural districts^. the difficulty of detecting^crime is mjcb greater,^ j ar.d, therefore, a sinolar return i«r the more t,o the j credit of a county police. No serious crime fa&s escaped detection, and these cases where the thief I escaped notice were those ot larceny, which, in such places as Penarth and Barry, give tag police considerable trouble to trace, i .<
J SPfHIT OF THE WELSH PRESS.
J SPfHIT OF THE WELSH PRESS. tiy GwnlEDYDD. A CJlLM. The papers this week are exceptionally dull. There is IJ" question of sufficient interest j to bring out native talent. The Welsh Land Bif is practically dead, the Tithe "War" has bets squashed, and the Welsh Parliamentarv partv fea< been laid by Mr. Talbot. In the absence of excitJng matter, the editors hive taken to the fatifli'H practice of translating the lucubrations rS thl" London Daily And there is a strong profca- j bility that, this of things cntitce for several week's. HOME HULK. Dr. Pan Jones issued another matiif'sto oa Home Rule for Wales. >3<> it was whe proposed the. amendment at the Denbigh meeting, when he could not fitid a seconder. He, however, in his own estimation is right, and all the vforid wrong and now endeavours through the press to carry out the wild schpmo which his coifntrvmen at a public meeting refused to entertain. The Celt is his own organ, and has always been the median; for the circulation of his rev lutjonarv ideas. Hut J he has lattsr!y found an ally in the Herald, which has become nbi l on the subjs.jt. That respectable paper prints Dr. Pan's !ct"r, and devotes ¡s solitary leader" ro the advocacy of the formation of a Welsh Parliamentary parly. It says :— The i'act fckat Wales is quiet is no proof that it i' asieip. Neither is ir. irn •, that Irish Horn- Hale hat been put (In the sheIL MV. Michael Daritt, who under, stands his countrymen ttr even than M. J SOitid at Sew Xork las: w«eJc t,h:1t nothinr¿ vscnid salsif Ireland bat a native. :Pad::¡men. Are oar member pn- paivu to join r!ic I,:vty:;¡ The 01 e::t. of their.—>5r 'l';db(1t-dDc nOi, think the n2:st,1on pracljcabie. T a proposal implies tUaf. question? shall take f.rst piaeeand Imperial ones so?;)l1. 15 \= re.-tov Dr, Pan is bitter over the Denbigh meeting: — Beelzebub would he ashamed to talk as the, did at DeJlhigij l'nere as 110 S)11:iness in any of the Sp(::1;;r:rs except ]\it' S. P. L0Wis and Mr. EiJis, Long life to them. LLADMKRTDD Or T:"E" T). r The moo, interesting feature of the Welsh pess is the letter of L'.admerydd in tiie J''usi—and it is The oniv thixy worth reading in that paper. Lladmerydd is one of the ablest writere we hare It i;l tveat to no:ice how he deals with difficulr and delicate r¡tleti()I1" wir!\nnt injuring tiie amour propi-f of those tw does not wish TO offend. He hits a Tory or a. Churchman with a sledtre !m.alll¡ér. for ile is unto him as a heathen IDem and a pubiicafi hut wlJPn:, "brother 01" confrt > slip- lIe i" dealt wi'h mnst tenderly, and reproof is administered with a delicate hand. Wileu- the misunderstanding arose in the Congre- jgational Union about Ward Eeecher he steered clear of the difficulty, and managed not to offend either party. He deals this week with a discussion that has taken place i" the JToncor>fon»ist about whetuèr it is justifiable in a religions man to secure Ins corn on a tine Sundav th,t mav happen in the midst of wet weather. Tiie editor of that paper approves of it, aod compares the act to the rescuing of the ass 01' the ex from a diteh as men. tioned in the Gosppl. This declaration of opinion by the editor has offended many of his subscribers, who have g:ven up the paper. The editor ouotes Dr. tne chairman of the Congregational T'i-ioii, in his favour, to whom" Uaàmervdd administers a gentlp reproof, and adds :— I 110 not think are called np0!1 :,0 oosene tLe Sabbath in all the rTU1n'[,tf' of its Jewish character bm one thing is certain, that, the more Puritanic jt is kepi the mniv likely i:, is to be a U:1Y c1 r^st. TXK CKlTICAL CO,DITIO" OF THE COEPE T reterred in mv Jetter of lllt week to the spread of scepticism and infidelity among Noncon- formist ministers and the decline of Evangelical religion among- the people. The Golei'ad of this week devotes hfteen columns to conneiional matter. the perusal of which shows that there is something rotten in thp state of that body. The ei!lfUtr fit Trevecca and thp refusal of the {;arlLar- thenshire Monthly Meeting to acknowledge the right of the authorities of the College to exercise discipline over the students show the iow w.arale of the denomination. The recent meriting the association at Swansea was disheartening, and is suggestive of functional disorder. One minister after another deplored the serious condition of things in the denomination. Dr Saunders referred to the revival of religion in the Church of England and the devotion of the clergy to their work, and their consequent success. "1 am afraid," The doctor said, that we have too many idlersamongus. The old fathers wtre heedful of their dress and deuieanour, and wer.e worthy ministers of the Gospel; but many of their successors at the present dav neglect obligation, and delight in a free and easy style. We should main- tain our dignity as ministers of Christ." The Rev. G. Williams, from Pembrokeshire, com- plained of the religious apathy of the Churches, and bore testimony to Uie activity, earnestness, and success of the clergy of the Church of Eng- land. Dr. Parry, of Aberystwith, said that ministerial success requires something beside1 solemnity it requires earnestness." The Rev W Williams, of Swansea, aid: 'ne feature peculiai of the present day is that few persons are reali, converted, although, they make a profession 01 religion. Another feature is that the morals of the country are not icyproving. Is not this state ci things a voice C'1\\imf: upon us to be earnest ir our work ?" The President deplored the low torn existing. It is a pity," he said, that so many of the candidates for the ministry should be « indifferent a.br.ur. the high nd responsibh duties of office. How few of cu: students distinguish thEmselves except jr the neglect, of their studies—satisfied with being in the College, but spending their timt anyhow ? They neglect their classes curing tbi week, on plea 01 iiinrss but when Saturday comes they are all right, and never miss the chaDc* of preac/iing on the Sunday." The report for the county of Glamorgan show? an increase during the last, nine years—of communicants, 2.300; of chapel debts, The editor of the Golevad winds up with an expression of regret at the state of affairs at Trevecca, and hopes that the students will behave better in future, and closes the article thus:— The attendance at the public meetings of he associa- tion was less t,han mijjhl have heen expected at ?. POPUiOUS place like Swansea. e were surprised to find that onf chapel was large enough to hold all the peop¡, \-Ve expected that the CalvilJlstic Methodists of Swansea would have tilled ll1o:'e than one chapel on the da, ot the hiyh festival of the "eorph." We hare observed lor SOltie Years past that the association meetings ar better attended ill 111" rural districts than in the towns. A brother remarked hat the attendance vvould be B, iarge if the IDee: i Igs were held in the litle town of Cardigan. We are alraid that our association meeting. will become kss and iess popular in the towns. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES. One of the principal features of the Welsh press is the biographical notices of deceased ministers and deacons. It matters not how obscure they were or how uneventful their lives had been, their names and virtues are chronicled with minuteness and care—particularly if they had occupied a good social position. There is a wonderful resemblance between the biographies, as if the notices were stereotyped and kept in pigeon holes for use when required. Minute particulars are given of their connection with the particular chapels of which they were members, and careful detaiis of the funeral and of the names of all the preachers and J.P.'s whc were present. They are usually wound up with a prayer something to this effect:—" May the Lord protect the widow and fatherless children." The deceased wives of deacons also come in for the same honour, especially if they had been in the habit of dispensing hospitality to ministers and itinerant preachers. Several of the papers this week contain notices—evidently inspired bv a. relative, who is a journalist—of an eccentric! minister who spent the early part of his life with the Calvinistic Methodists and afterwards joined the Independents, and then emigrated to the United States, where he spent the la.st twenty years of his life. The Goleuud, Seven, Cdt. andtti are the chief disposers of these morceaujr. THK PROGRESS OF THE CHrRCH. The activity and success of the Church era causing anxiety to the Libcratiotiists. The Tysx calls upon the society to use all its efforts to pre- vent the transfer of the payment of tithes from the occupier to the owner of the land. u Every power we possess." says the editor. must be brought to bear to prevent it." The Llan publishes an inte- resting letter from a native of Anglesey, who visited the county after an absence of twenty years, and bears testimony to the great progress the Church is making. lie says What struck me most was the condition ofjthe Church in the islaud—the stronghold of the Corph. I knew a clergyman when a boy who lodged with a preacher, and often went with him to the seiat." I was at Miw- brorch, and was gia.d to see tile flouribing condition or the Church there. Twenty years ago there was only one service;, and that was bdd at eleven, s.ft.er the people had left the ehapeis. There was no clergyman living in the parish, and there were only three Churchmen in if. There is now a new church, which is full every Sunday, At. Llanduawelfab fifteen years ago there was only om service, the church was dilapidated, and there were not half-a-dozen Churchmen in the There is now a new church, with scores of communicants. At Gaer- wen there are a new church and vicarage house, and tva services on the Sunday. I was present at a week-day service, and found the church fairly full. I have more to say about the condition of the Church in Anglesey. Gwalia says It can be said, without fear ot contraction that the Welsb Church has never shown tucb lilt:" activity, and success as at present. Neither' hare her enemies ever been mere active. It is quite evident that in proportion as the Church if successful in the same degree is the hostility of be* enemies. The proiose/i love of the Liberationist for tht Church is that of the woll for the lamb. If the Churefc is to hold her own MId extend her cords, she must 1101 be satisfied to be on the defensive, but must carry th« war into the eneryiy's camp and whilst, on the oni hand, repairing tye walls she must wiLh the other ho!4 the weapon of <Vefence. Every good Cause is worth fighting for, suffering for, and maning sacrifices in supv port of it. Do xve. as Churchmen, discharge our duty
THE THIKD WELSH RFGIMENT.
THE THIKD WELSH RFGIMENT. The Gfurt Journal states that Major and the Hon LieuterJant-Colonel J. Colquhoi,» Reade has beer promoted to the comn and of the 3rd Welsh Regi- ment., vice Colonel Lawrence Hevworth. retired owing to age. Lieutenant-Colonel Colquhoun RealJe served formerly in the Pub (King's) Hussar! anf) Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry. Be is J.P. foi Su.ffolk and Glamorganshire, and unsuccessfun, contested the Eye Division of Suffolk at the last general election as a Liberal Unionist. We hop* that the 3rd Welsh Regiment will now retain thf high place it held in the militia when commanded by Sir Charles Morgan, the father of the present Lord Tredegar and the late Colonel Kemcys-Tynts
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