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HYMOCTH ARI^ FEOCEEDXNOS. I'ilST CASE ON THff or™, COMemZU™*0* °* i "jf, Ccllmf I Merthyr,OIiOTy the^ 34 the i ['% a reP°rt uP°n the case hSarH^6 Week with ref€rei»«> to tho wcem 'SiifS Proceedings. ITie chair wa* ili- r> y Mr- A- Robbins. tk^ Havid Morgan, miners' agent, in the a long speech, referred in detail to led to the signing of the which led to the signing of the SiT^t/01". reference to arbitration, and said lliain Thomas Lewis, by whom the t,^vJ waa drawn up, led the men's repre. ^aittPTUn6<luivocally to understand that CJkf r? °(. compensation, ae well as the 1 V' all ^owances, was embraced in the L* Wj]]: questions in dispute." And vet ta\ Lewi,8 last trial declared nf under the impression that the ^tKit^?rn^>€n8a^ori not intended to £ ;cn- (Cries of "Shame,") The fy. v.- was that the arbitrator had to V>. tha award upon the allow- to i ?o -L clajm for compensation Mfhdeci&k to the High Court, and «h, the «„iS-uP?n the Lord Chief Juptioe, v?^e« ^tion of a fresh plaintiff. The V un^it^d on behalf of the men last Uv costs °f the renewed action, ^la,lsa korne out of the slidicg-scalo funds. Miles, secretary to the workmen's V^ed ° i^ding-scale committee, afterwards yi^d the meeting. A resolution ^iras On ji favour of going on (with the test V^th»te snbject of compensation, an araead- ^.ballot of the collieries be taken on defeated by a large majority. a> AJS;T PROTEST BY A MI NEBS' et tv AGENT. '"me meeting Mr. David Morgan, W* Wn nt' to an accusation which aRainst Mr. David Pliillips. >5 at tho last mass meeting held in that he had paid that if the Nine- at the Aberoa.na,id Pit, who tv^a °n strike, returned to work on the old wV T^T would be infernal cowards "ad turn- V?" Tfrifl Morgan made the avowal that those \4 bit11aet spoken, not bv Mr. Phillips, but O ca^ and denounced as humbugs those Wy ,to Mr. Green. the maaiager, not es. but absolute Ii€<.

NEW TRUCK ACT, "WALES COLLIERS CLAIM JL j^. EXEMPTION. ) eating of the represpntativen ap- the Coialowners' Aaaociation cf and Monmoutlhshire and bv the °f the worlnnen in that district J a at the coalowners' offices, JKngi- ,ute, CardifF, on Tuesday, for the \LH °f discussing the new Truck Act, P10 into operation on the 1st of t,V Mr. Archibald Hood oodiiied v-' and Mr. Wm. Abraham, M.P., was v Vv o^chair. There were also nresent on side:—Messrs. D. S. Evans, Smith, H. W. Martin, W. V /f# Cfiristmas Evans, Thos. Grav, V H. E. Gray. J. Fox Tallis, r. G. W. Wilkinson, W. Jenkins, W Va^ie Simons, solicitor, a.nd W. Dalziert, secretary. On the iyM v-* side ithere were present Messrs. flN* ^'n (Aberdare), T. D. Isaac, Richards, Alfred Onions, Evan &??* Davios, John Thomas, Evan ^arid Morgan (Western District), Thrace, Wm. Evans, William Jones, Mw and Lewis MEles, secretary. for0^5. °f the workmen's represente- f»/ 0. a joint representation to the Secre. Of t State for the Home Deparfc- tL tjj.^ appeal for the exemption KWt^r Wales district from v n the new Act having been k A the coalowners' association, Mr. flL ^jjAoraham ("Mabon"), M.P., reported «a<j ?f a preliminary interview whicsh he itij* the Secretary of State in regard deputation which the hon. gentle- ^1^*41 ^l'esaed his will.insfnesg to receive —A ^rfU^e'l0n 0,1 c^ause>s of the Act took it was unanimously agreed that in Nk^iuar? wishee of the Home Secretary, a thlT tion should be presented repre- > of the employers and workmen* es^^on" petition as drafted by Nt a.nd secretary to the coaiowneT*' Was nnanimousily agreed to. and was of the owners by Mr. Archi- ^2*5^3 chairman, and Mr. W. Gasooyne w", by and on behalf of the work. CN vJ*11"- W. Abraham. M.P., and Mr. tL^i ti08* seoretarr. The petition was Abraham for plantation to to and the hon. member wag **•< "*Akfe arrangements for an early oom.

jj- ■■■<»■» ■■■■ ■* jj- ■■■<»■» ■■■■ ■ T^tr Wacron Companvt per manager. ha« sent to Mr. | Jj* cheque for £ 5 in aid of the W.t* 611 h*rJi abov« disaster. This cheque to Mr. Evan Owen, secretary Ntr H Provident Fund, who will dis- ^10 relaiive" wita tho next **»<naent from the society.

PENRHTN QUARRY DISPUTE ANOTHER OFFER OF BE-ENGAGE- MENT. Ljrd P«nrhjT} has ismidl tibe following notice to his late employes, through his a^at:-—"I am aiga<in instructed by Lord Pen- rhyn to mako you the following offer of work, :)n the same conditions as before, viz.: Tbat there shall in future be no attempt on the part of any committee to interfere with the manage- ment of the quarry as to prevent employes from obeying the order of the manager. Upon the above distinct understanding all applica- tions, including those of the 71 men who were suspended on September 28, will be impar- tially considered, and as many of the late em- ployes as tbere can be found, room for will be re-engaged, without reference to events con- nected with the striken As misapprehensions appear to exist with regard to the 71 men to whom notice of suspension was given, I must point oat that the suspension of those men, ipso facto, ceased immediately the strike was declared, whereby the men severed their con- nection with their employer, making it neces- sary for you all to apply individually for re- engagement if you are desirous of obtaining work a.t Penihyn Quarry." Then follow par- ticulars as to where to apply. This is practi- cally the same offer as has been made twice pre- viously. THE WORKMEN STILL FIRM A demonstration and concert bv the Bethc^da Choir took place at the Bermondsey Town-hall on Tuesday night to express sympathy with the Penrhyn quarrrmen.—The Rev. Harold Rylett presided, and moved that, in the opinion of that meeting, the right of labour was superior to the right of property in land, and that, therefore, it condemned the conduct of Lord Penrhyn in the present dispute, and assured the quarrvmen of ite sympathy and support.— Me W. Jones, M.P., seconded the motion, and sa<id he had just received the following tele- gram from Penrhyn, which was a reply to the notice outside the quarries inviting the men to resume work:—"Men quite firm. No one will apply."—Mr. Michael Davitt, M.P., in supporting the motion, said he did not blame or denounce Lord Penrhyn for this outrage upon these men, but the English people for uphold- ing the land laws which made Lord Penrhvns possible. The question raised by the manly, self-sacrifioing action of the quaxrymen affected nob only the workmen of North Wales, but the working men of the whole of the United King- dom. His contention was that if we had land laws that were consistent with justice and common sense—laws which would recognise the riffht of labour to seek emplovment upon the land as was intended by a beneficent Providence —we should have none of these strikes or the degrading poverty with which we were all familiar,—The resolution was carried with great acclamation.

MEN UNLIKELY TO RETURN TO WORK. Inquiries on Wednesday night ax Bethesda frn.y:—There is not the slightest intention of the men presenting themselves for work on Monday. The quarries will, therefore, be olesed for an indefinite period. AID FROM CARDIFF COAL- TRIMMKRS. At the annual general meeting of the Cardiff Penarth, and Barry Coal trim rivers' Union, held in the Gladstone-hall, Cardiff, on Saturday, the following resolution was carried unanimously "That we, the members of the Cardiff, Penarth, and Barry Coaltr ta- mers' Union, in annual general meeting as- sembled, emphatically condemn the action cf Lord Penrhyn in refusing the assistance of the Board of Trade to bring about a. settlement of the dispute now existing between himsolf and his workmen, thus depriving them of the meaa* of getting an honest livelihood, and hundreds of women and children of the necessaries of life, and, in order to show our practical sym pathy with them in their dire need, we hereby vote the sum of j350 towards their relief, which sum we pledge ourselves to raise by agreeing to pay a. levy of 6d each when called upon lo do so by the offioers of this union." S WALES HELP FOR THE MEN. A committee has been formed at Ponty- pridd to raise subscriptions in aid of the workmen thrown out of employment by the Penrbyn quarry dispute, and a subscription list has also been started at Tredegar, with the result that £16 has already been for- warded to the proper quarters. A meeting of delegates of the Nonconformist Churches of Neath WAS held at Bethania Baptist Chapel on Sunday night, the Rev. E Hopkins (pastor) presiding. It was resolved to make collections in the various chapels in the town on behalf of the suffering Penrhyn quarrymen, and the local hon. secretary (the Rev. Edw. Morgan, Gnoll-road Congregational Church) stated that the trades' council were arranging to hold a publio meeting at the Gwyn-hall. Mr. W. G. Hibbert was unani- mously appointed treasurer. HELP FROM DURHAM MINERS. At a dettegates' meeting of the Durham miners on Saturday it was decided to give £25 weekly to the strike hands at Penrhyn Quarries, JB100 to the Hamburg dock strikers, and J3500 to the new infirmary fund at Newcastle. BETHESDA CHOIR AT ST. MAR. GARET'S, WESTMINSTER. The Bedhead a Choir san&r a. numbaf of Mcred acmfrs at St. Max-gaxet's Church, Westminster, on Sunday afternoon, and Canon Eyton deli- vered » brief address, in which, while paying nothing of the origin of tbe dispute at Penrhyn Quarries, he remarked that the men offered, and still offered, to refer the same to arbitration. In accordance with the teaching of Christ, the nations were learning, instead of fighting, to call in eomeone who knew the farts and was capable of coming to an impartial decision. Because these men represented those who were anxious for arbitration he asked for pecuniary assis- tance for the support of their wives and children.

HAMBURG STRIKE EXDED. RIOTING BY THE MEN. A Reuter's telegram from Hamburg on Saturday says:—The dock strike is now ended. Sixty-five per cent. of the men have voted for the resumption of work. SERIOUS RIOTING. A Renter's telegram from Hamburg on Saturday eays: —In the course of the evening serious excesses took place at the ports of Saint Pauli and Altona. The workmen, incensed at the unsuccessful ending of the strike, attacked the labourers coming from the docks, and seriously maltreated tbem. Some of these men took refuge in the eleotrio omnibuses but were draigged out and severely beaten. In several oases the police drew their swords to quell the disturbances. Three persons were seriously injured, and had to be taken to the hospital. Many seamen took part in the nghting, in which knives were used at random by the rioters, who wounded several of their own comrades. Many arrests were made, 56 persona being conveyed to one look-up alone. By two o'clock in the morning the streets were quiet. TWO PERSONS KILLED AND NINE- TEEN WOUNDED. A Central News telegram from Hamburg oa Tuesday says: -—Fierce and sanguinary encounters, resulting, unfortunately, in loss of life, occurred here to-night between the police, who had been greatly strengthened, and crowds of embittered workmen, the scene of the disorders being the harbour and the neighbouring streets of Santa Paula, Wilhelms- burg, and Altona. Revolvers and sabres were freely used, and some desperate street fighting took place, in which the workmen, bciug the worse armed, were completely overpowered. The charges of the police cleared the streets, but it was at the cost of two Kt''ed and nineteen persons badly wounded. of the latter were police-officers. Ninety-one arrests were made. To-night all patrols have been doubled. Three hundred and twenty free labourers have left the city.

EMPLOYMENT FOR DISCHARGED SOLDIERS. Colonel A. E. W. Goldsmid, commander of the troops of the 41st Regimental District, has issued the following notice, with a view of assisting deserving warrant and non-com- missioned officers and men of her Majesty's Army in obtaining employment in civil life on being relegated to the Reserve or after discharge. He saye —- The Barracks, CardifF. February 9, 1897. Dear Sir, or Madam,—With a view of assist- ing deserving warrant a.nd non-commissioned officers and men of ber Majesty's Army to obtain employment in civil life on being rele- gated to the Reserve, or after discharge, it is proposed to open a free registry office in, or in close proximity to one of, the principal thoroughfares in the town of Cardiff. Suoh a registry would not only be a boon to the soldiers themselves, but would also enable employers of labour to choose men inured to discipline and of orderly habits whose charac- ters and qualifications wou'id be vouched for by the offioers under whom they had served. As the establishment of &uch a registry free both to employer and employed will in- volve a. oertain expenditure of money for hire of office, clerk's wages, srtationaiy, postage, Jco., I wish to ascertain before earrying the scheme into execution what support will be forthcoming. As I expect to be absent from Cardiff for a few weeks, I should esteem it a favour if you would kindly inform Captain and Adjutant A. H. Tindal, the Barracks, Cardiff, should the scheme meet your approval, and what support, either in the form of an annual sub- scription or a donation, you are willing to give, should the scheme be started.

Notices httve been served at the Norley Col- lieries, Pemberbon, near Wigan. stating that owing to the closing of Lancashire ooal mines work will cease on the 1SIn insft. The stop, page will affect over 500 men.

DOCK LABOURERS' STRIKE j A SATISFACTORY ENDING. The eigne aays' stride ia Caruin ana Barry of the (lock labourers will be remembered looaiiy as one on the briefest on record, and aiao us one of the most satisfactory in the spirit of mutual ooaciiiation that has Charac- terised the dispute, in the results obtained, and the cordial ieeung that now exists. Tiie orga- nisation 61 the men throughout South VV&ies is excellent and complete, and it is largely in consequence ox this organisation that, uirough the meetings held on Alonaay in Caroiii ana Barry, a settlement was amicably arrived at. The hands aiteoted, exceeding Z,600, at Car- driii and Barry resumed work on Tuesday morn- ing, and an informal meeting in the men's inte- rests was also held the same day at the Bridg- water Arms, where the Union meetings have been held, and which has also been the head- quarters of the strike oonimittee. After the meeting on Monday our representative was on Che spot, and saw Mr. C. W. Stenner, presi- dent of the Labourers' Union, and Mr. henry Williams, general secretary. These gentlemen reported that, fallowing a meeting held earlier in the day at the Mount Stuart Dry Dock, the employers formally ratified the agreement) of the previous day, con- ceding the full advance in wages demanded, under the following condi- tions:—(1) 3d. advance per day to be granted at once, and (2) the other 3d. asked for in six weeks' time, dating from the 1st of April. The two head officials above men- tioned said to the pressman that they and the other officials of the Union tendered to the officials of the other Trades Unions their warmest thanks for the assistance they had rendered, and they further wished to add that they had been met most oourteously by the employers, who had negotiated in a most busi- ness-like manner, and they desired to tender thanks to the latter for their reception and considerate treatment. BARRY MEN RESUME. The strike committee having accepted the compromise of 3d. per day advance instead of 6d. offered by the masters' association at the conference at Cardiff on Monday, the whole of the men on strike at Barry resumed work on Tuesday morning, and the ship-repairing trade at the local graying docks, &c., is likely to be brisk again in a few days.

TIN-PLATE TRADE. SOME SIGNIFICANT FIGURES. The "Saturday Reviaw" says:—Some little time ago we drew attention to the falling away of our tin-plate trade. The shipments for the whole year were 266,955 tons, as compared with 366,120 tons in 1895, 395,580 tons in 1892, and 421,797 tons in 1890. America, the principal customer, took last year 113,051 tons, against 223,077 tons in the previous twelve months, 278,479 tons in 1892, and 321,109 tons in 1890. There was a net decrease of 99,165 tons in the total exports last year, and, as the American takings fell away by 110,026 tons, there was a gain in other directions of 10,861 tons. If we go on increasing at this rate, as we probably will not do, another quarter of a century should see us quite indigent-unless by that tim" America shall have taken to supply us and our other customers shall have taken to supply themselves. Small wonder that, in view of the present position and the future outlook, Mr. S. J. Burrell Prior (who is quoted in the "Pall MaJI Gazette") should be jubilant, and should talk scornfully of those pessimists—in- cluding the "Saturday Review,' no doubt— who lately wore sackcloth and ashes, "lament- ing the ruin of the trade." We would give something if we could be as oheerful as Mr. Prior in contemplation of the prodigious strides made by our tin-plate workers in the past year. We have to chronicle a new develop- ment. The Americans are sending steel to South Wales to be made into plates. Happy Mr. Prior! Twice happy South Wales.' STRIKE AT MORRISTON. There are three works already at a standstill in Morristom, and the stoppage of another is very probable, unless some arrangement iamade without delay. It appears that the girls em- ployed at the Morriston Tin-plate Works have had their wages reduced from 7s. to 6s. per 100 boxes, with the result that they left work a.t midday on Wednesday.

CARDIFF AND BARRY ENGINEERS' WAGES. An attempt is being made by the Union delegates at Cardiff and Barry to induce the employers to hold a meeting at Cardiff, with the view of considering the demand of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers for an advance of wages of Is- per week, and an alteration of the code of working rules. The period of notice regarding the same expires next Saturday. THREATENED COAL STRIKE. A SÐlioU8 strike is threatened in the Leices- tershire coal trade. The men's grievances relate 1 •> the boys' wages, short and bad stalls and rules of contract. On Wednesday the men handed in their notices to lea.ve. At Ibstock 500 men are affected. Efforts are being made to settle the disputed points. MINERS' PROVIDENT SOCIETY. A meeting of the board of management of the Miners' Permanent Provident Society was held at the Institute of Engineers, Cardiff, on Friday, Mr. Louis Tylor presiding. A large numbe- of special cases which had been forwarded from the variaus local agencies for consideration were dealt with. A letter was read from the Northumberland and Durham Per- mai fnt Belief Society in reference to the question of old-sge pensions, and, after some uiscussion, the sec- retary was (Jirected to reply to the effect tha.t the society would gladly welcome any suggestion which might be made by the Northumberland and Durham Or any other permanent relief society on the subject. —On the motion of Mr. M. Roberts-Jones, seconded by Mr. Jos. Price (vice-chairman), it was resolved 'That this board desires to express its l.igh appre- ciation of tho splandid etferl8 made by tbe chairman of the tftrd of management (Sir William Thomas Lewis. Bart.) in the steps taken to rescue the unfor- turite "lIfferera by the recent disaster at the Aber- nant Coliieries."—On the motion of Mr. Ben Ashton, ge<onded by Mr. Henry Beddoe, a vote of tympathy a.nd condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mr. D. Leyshon, Pontypridd.—The secretary was aJsr) directed to forwaro the rjTnpathies of the board to Mr. Edward JocM in his 'llness.— The pro- ceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. CARDIFF COAL TRIMMERS UNION. The annual general meeting of the Cardiff, Penarth, and Barry Coaltrianmera' Union was held in the Gladstone-hall. Cardiff, on Satur- day evening. The president, Mr..J^hn Thomas, occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of members. The officers and committee for the current year were wer.-t'sd, the following being chosen:—President, Mr. J. Thomas, re-elected: vice-president, Mr. J. Chappell; treasurer, Mr. W. Henry; trustees, Messrs. Thonuus Davies, John Phillips and Ben- ja.min Morris: committee, Messrs..T. Winter, Robert Wirnter, J. J. Clatworthv, G. W. E. Roebuck, John Cotter, E. Griffiths, R. Hughes, D. Holland, J Jones, J. Veal, S. Phillip?, W. Hawkins, and C. Howell; auditors, Messrs. J. T. Claitwoithv and T. C. Clarke; general sec- retary, Mr. Saanuel Fisher. The auditors' report and ninth annual report were read and adopted. The balance sheet for 1896 wag distributed, and was considered to be a most favourable one, showing the total amount of^ funds tc be £1.556 17s. lid. The svn of B564 198. had been paid out during tha veai- to 119 members as accident pay, and £52 frcm the funeral fund to the relatives of deceased members. WORKMAN'S CLAIM AGAINST THE EBBW VALE COMPANY. In oar report of this case last week it »»as state<i that judgment was given for the plairtiff. It ehould have been tha.t judgment was given for the defendants without coats. The Cardiff Unemployed Committee met a.t the police-court on Friday afternoon, but the members did not muster in great force. A quorum, however, was got, and the committee pif-ceeded to give out tickets for employment, chiefly to enable men to work at the sea-bank at) Grangetown. It is understood that work for about 80 persons could be supplied, hub only eome 30 appliod. What is hoped to be the last of the trade disputes in the Clyde and Belfast shipbuilding trade has been settled, the ship-joiners and carpenters having accepted the masters' offer of a. farthing hourly advance, to ccmo into fcrce on the 1st of April, for six mem lis. The men demanded a halfpenny advm?e, but on a ballot 1,096 roted for accepting the masters' terms and 483 for a refu/al.

BRUTAL ASSAULT AT TREFOREST. At Pontypridd Police-court on 'Wednesday John Henry Hanover, boatman, Rhydfelen, was charged with assaulting Joseph Gomer, boatman, Treforest, and his step-daughter, Maud Thatcher, on the 29th of January.—It appears that the defendant, who is Ian old offender, went into Gamer's house and knocked him down and kicked (him until he became insensible. Maud Thatcher went to her step- father's assistance and the prisoner tnen struck her and she fell on a. hatchet. Whilst on the ground she wm kicked by the defendant about the body, and especially about the legs, until they (became "black and blue." She, too, became insensible. The defendant r#tL away on seeing the neighbours approach the house. —The Stipendiary sentenced him to Ifour month*' imprisonment with hard labour.

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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. MEETING OF THE COURT OF GOVERNORS. The annual meeting of the Court of Gover- nors of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire was held at the college on Wednesday. In the absence of the -resident, Lord Tredegar, the ohair was occupied by Mr. Louis Tylor, and there was a large attendance of members. REPRESENTATION OF HEADMASTERS OF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. The Principal, at the request of the council, reported upon the representation of head- masters of intermediate schools on the court oi governors. According to the charter of the college nineteen intermediate schools and colleges were repre- sented on the court by the headmasters. Since the charter was granted a large number of new schools had been brought into exis- tence by the Intermediate Education Act. and in order that the headmasters of those schools should be represented on the court it would be necessary to alter the charter. In answer to the Chairman, the Principal stated that eight or nine of the schools men- tioned in the charter had now become inter- mediate schools under the Act. He suggested that soma ingenious member thouid prepare a scheme whereby there might be some elective representation of the headmasters. The Rev. Aaron Davies moved, "Thait the council be requested to draw up a statute to meet the present position of intermediate schools for their representation on the court of governors." Councillor Morris seconded provided that no undue preponderance was given to the masters of intermediate schools ovei those belonging to elementary schools. Mr. Brockington suggested that instead of oonnmng the representatioai to headmasters they should extend the franorise, and make it a professional franchise. The Principal pointed out that there might be a difficulty in ascertaining what constituted the status of membership of the profession in the intermediate schools. In the elementary schools they had the certificates. Mr. Brockington replied that it was expected that there would shortly be a register of teachers under Act of Parliament. The motion was then agreed to. REPRESENTATION OF ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. At the annual meeting of governors held on the 13th of February, 1895, a resolution was passed to the effect that the certificated teachers in active work in public elementary schools in South Wales and Monmouthshire should ap- point persons to be governors of the college in such manner, in such number, and for such period as the statutes of the college pre- scribed. This resolution was confirmed on the 12th. of February, 1896, a.nd forwarded to the Privy Council. A reply was received pointing out that, as twelve months had not elapsed between the 13th of February, 1895, and the 12th of February, 1896, it would be necessary to commence de novo. If the resolution were passed at that meeting, satd tht Registrar (Mr. J. A. Jenkins), it could not be oonnrmed until the October meeting next year. Air. Brockington remarked that that would be too late for the next election. Mr. Ivor James (registrar to the Welsh Uni- versity) said he had found very great difficulty m conducting a similar election because there did not exist any proper list of elementary teachers. The Principal stated that the Privy Council also suggested that a. better definition than "teachers in active work" might be found. The Rev. J. Morgan Jones moved tnat the question be referred to the certificated elemen- tary teachers to formulate a scheme, and Mr. C. '.1'. Whitmell seocnaed. Mr. Brockington said that through the teachers' organisation a list such ae Air. James referred to could be obtained in a week. The resolution was carried. THE BUILDING FUND. The Principal stated, wlui reference to the building fund, that some time ago he wrote to the Treasury asking them if they would pay the seoond £ 10, QUO of the grant m three in- stalmemts, the hrst of £5,üOO and two others of £2,500 each. They acquiesced in that, and the first £5,000 to meet a simnar amount con- tributed looaiiy had been received. Last year the Treasury had contributed £10,000 to meet a similar sum subscribed ip South Wales and Monmouthshire, so that they had now received £15,0001 making a total, with the amount re- ceived from their generous friends in the dis- trict a. total of £60,000 towards the building fund. Since that time he had been endeavour- ing to gefc in another sum of £2,500 from the subscribers in order to ask the Treasury for another instalment. He reminded the court that the whole J320,000 must be obtained by the end of March, -or the balance now due from the Government would go towards the extinction of the National Debt or something else. (Ap- plause.) He hoped, therefore, that the mem- bers of the- court of governors would make an effort to goo An the balance now due. The total amount promised towards the fund was £20,500, and of that sum JE16,780 had been paid. and if he could get JE750 next week he would be able to ask the Treasury for a further sum of £2,500- The clerk to the Drapers' Company had asked him whether the amount promised by f¡1:¡a¡t company (£10,000) should be paid now, but he (the principal) thought it would be athrisable that the plans of the college shouM be submitted to the company first. He widaed to say thalt the subscriptions, especially thoea for small amounts, had come in very well. Tiie need for a new building was being felt more keenly in consequence of the increase in the number of students. The day students this yeiir had been returned at 418 as agains-t bettween 370 and 380 last year.' (Applause.) RESIGNATION OF MR. WHITMELL. The Registrar read a. letter from Mr. C. T. Whitmell resigning his position as a member of the court. The Chairman said they would all deeply regret that M £ r- Whitmell was leaving a district in whadht he had done so much for the cause of eduo ation. He moved, "That the registry be requested to convey to Mr. Whit- mell the feelings of sincere regret with which the court received his resignation, at the same time hoping that his future career would be a.s happy and prosperous as it had been at Cardiff." Mr. Whitmell briefly returned thanks. PROPOSED LAW DEPARTMENT. Mr. Henry Whine alluded to the advantages which would accrtie to law students if a law department were e: jtablished in connection with the college. Cardiff, he said, was one of the towns selected by the Incorporated Law Society for holdirq ? preliminary examinations. The Chairman a dmitted the necessity for a law department, an d ii the lawyers would take the matter up, likji the doctors had cone, the necessary funds f<;r establishing it might be found. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. &c. On the motion of the Mayor of Cardifft Lord Windsor and Da. W. T. x!/d wards were elected vice-presiidei ats of the oollege, and Mr. T. Williams, Gwa elodygarth, was elected to fill the vacancy on the council caused by the death of the Rev. J<ohn Morris, D.D., Principal of the Memorial College, Brecon. Lord Tredegar, Archdea»5t>n Griffiths, Mr. John Duncan, and Mr. Ji. A. Jenkins were appointed to represent the cwflege on the court of the University of Wal es for a penod of three years. THE QBJEEN'S REIGN. On the motion oft the Chairman, seconded by the Mayor of Cifrdiff, it was resolved that the oourt of governors present an address to her Majesty the Queen on the celebration of the sixtieth year of her reign. SITE OF THE NEW COLLEGE. Mr. C. T. Whitmell asked the chairman whether it wf.s lihely or probable that the splendid new prern ises which the court pro- posed to build wou Id find their locale, so to epeak, in the Cathajfrs Park. The Chairman: Is there any other littde question you would like to ask ? (Laughter.) The council only wi sh they knew. It appears that the corporation are taking up the ques- tion of purchasing; the park in earnest, and when they take s, Matter up in earnest it 13 a little way towaitdr being done. The Principal said the question had not oome under the consider tait.ion of the college autho- rities. It could o: tly come under their notice through a moveme.at on the part of the corpo- ration of the town.* The only person who would be at all likely to answer the question was the mayor. (Laughter.) Mr. Morris mov»>c 1 the following resolution —"That, having hertrd that the Cardiff Couuty Council contemplate buying the Cathays Park, steps be taken by hhe council of the college to approach ihe co Urniy counail upon the ques- tion of site." The Chairman ru fed that notice of the resolu- tion should be given. A vote of thanksi to the chairman concluded the meeting. MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. A meeting of the council of the University Cdllege of South Wales and Monmouthshire was held at the college on Wed- nesday. Mr. Jbouis Tylùr. the trea- surer of the college, presided, and there were also present tl te principal, the Rev. Caiion Thompson, the R<iv. Aaron Davies, the Rev. J. Morgan Jones ]§!rincipal Edwards, the Rev. A. Tilly, Dr. W. T. Edwards. Dr. Sheen, Alderman Sanders,^ Alderman Trounce, Coun- cillor John Danie'f, Professor Thompson, Mr. C. T. Whitimell. Mr. H. M Thompson. Mr. Eva.n Owen, and Mr. J. A. Jenkins (registrar). Tbe meeting was called to fidl the vr tcancv of lecturer in geology, caused by the de; tth of Dr. Morris. Out of nineteen applicant* two came before the coun cil, and the appointment fell to the lot of Mr. William S. Boultfn, Assoc. R.C.S., F.G.S., lecturer on geology* a.nd geography in the Mason College, Birmingl ram. MR. BOULTON'S CAREER. Mr. Boulton, v.tfto is 29 years of age, was educated at Kiftg Edward's School, Bir- mingham, and for two years studied at mingham, and for two years studied at Mason College, diujng which time he passed 1 numerous examinatJons of the Science and Art Department, and. (besides many prizes, obtained honours in physiography amd the first place in ft ret-class honours (with medal) in geology. In 1886 he entered the Royal College of Science, London, and in 1889 was awarded the associate- ship of the college in geology (first-class), head- ing the list for the year. In 1890 he was appointfd demonstrator 1Il geology and geography at Mason Coilega, Birmingham, and since then he has been engaged in lecturing and dej. 'onstrating in all branches of those subjects, including the preparation of students for the engineering, metallurgical, and mining diplomas, and for the London B.Sc.

WELSH UNIVERSITY OFFICES. CLAIMS OF CARDIFF. Cardiff (says the "Liverpool Mercury") is making a plucky effort to secure for itself the honour of being the home of the new Welsh University. Its mayor and corporation have been at the pains to send out a circular letter to the leading local authorities in Wales, prav. ing for their support, and setting forth the grounds on which they consider that the town is entitled to this distinction. It may be frankly admitted that its claims derive no small ccgency from the sacrifices which it has already made in behalf of Welsh education and Welsh literature. Cardiff is both wealthy and gene- rous. The corporation contributed £10,000 to the University College of South Wales; £14,000 has been spent on technical education in the last three years, while its expenditure on general educational purposes amounted to £45,000 in the year ending last March. Its public library and that of the University Col- lege contain probably the best collection of Welsh books m existence. If civic patriotism were the qualifying condition, Cardiff would have no rival. But it must not be forgotten that the more prosaic considerations of con- venience and accessibility by rail cannot be ignored. It may be questioned whether it would be fair to expect the North Wales members of the Senate to perform a journey of several hours to Cardiff whenever that body meets. No place situated in one corner of Wales can be altogether satisfactory as a place of residence for the University, whatever may be its merits in other respects. MOUNTAIN ASH FAVOURS CARDIFF. The fortnightly meeting of the Mountain Ash District Council was held on Monday afternoon in the council-chamber, Mn James Davies, J.P., presiding. The seal of the council was affixed to a memorial in favour of the location of the Welsh University at Cardiff. USK FOR NEWPORT. At the Usk Orbs.1 District Council on 7burøday evening it was resolved that the "ouncil support the clams oi Newport for the offioea of the Welsh University, the clerk (Mr. A, F, Lucas) having written to the town-clerk of that town, on receipt of tbe Cardiff application, to know whether he corpora- tion was applying for it, receiving a reply in which occurred the following paragraph*:—"The county borough of Newport is certainly an applicant for the locution of the office* at Newport. I can only eiprees our surprise that Cardiff should think it fair and bonûumble to canvass for support in Moo. mouthshire, which would naturally be supposed to favour the claims of a town within its own borders." MEMORIAL OF NEWPORT COUNTY COUNTY COUNCIL. At the quarterly meeting of the Newport County Council on Tuesday Alderman T. Jones produced the town memorial to the chan- cellor and court of the University of Wales praying for the location of the university offices in the town of Newport. He proposed that the corporate seal ba affixed to the same, and that those who had drafted the memorial, viz., the town-elerk, Dr. Garrod Thomas, and himself, with the mayor, if he would consent to act, should continue as a committee to get the assistance of the various bodies in the locality to the end sought. Mr. T. Parry said Cardiff had been very forward in pushing its claim, but the Mon- mouthshire County Council had passed a re- solution in favour of Newport. Alderman Jones: We repudiate any desire to emulate Cardiff in their action in this matter. The resolution was agreed to. The memorial, while disclaiming anv jealousy of other towns, points out that three of the towns desiring the honour have already the privilege of a university college in their midst, and to place the university offices in either of these towns would be to give the college in that, town an undue advantage over the others. Newport was among the oldest of the muni- cipalities of the kingdom, and was a town of progressive spirit and varied activities. Its first charter was granted in the reign of Richard II. (1385), and its population had increase, six- fold during the 60 years of her Majesty's reign, amd now stood at 70,000 inhabitants. Its ratable value (now £289,000) had more than doubled itself during the last twenty years, and there was every prospect that in the future this progress would be fully sustained, if not in- oreaf'ed. Particulars having been given of various corporate works, the memorialists point out that Newport is an integral part of Wales; the county teemed with associations with all periods of Welsh history, and it had a population of over a quarter of a million; it still contained, in spite of its collieries and ironworks, some of the mo^t> beautiful Welsh scenery, and the memo- rialists suggest that by choosing it as the work- ing centre for the national university ales would do more to strengthen her hold upon Gwent and to vivify and invigorate national sentiment in that province than could be done in any other way. BRECON TOWN COUNCIL NEUTRAL. The quarterly meeting of the Brecon Town Council was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday under the presidency of the mayor (Alderman William de Winton).—A circular letter was read from the mayor of Cardiff soliciting the co-operation of the council in the effort now being made to secuse the location of the offices of the University of Wales at Cardiff—The Mayor thought that they as a body were not so much interested in the matter as to petition in favour of Cardiff. He proposed that the letter lie on the table—Councillor Jeffreys seconded, remarking that it would be invidious for them as a corporation to discriminate between Cardiff and Swansea; and the pro- position was carried.—The sanction of the Iroeal Government Board was received to an application to borrow £1,600 for market pur- poses. CARDIGANSHIRE AND CARDIFF'S CLAIMS. The Cardiganshire County Council at their meeting en Tuesday poked fun at the petition of the Cardiff Corporation in favour of the Welsh University offices being located at Car- diff, the Chairman (Mr. C. M. Williams) remarking that he_ took it that this was a joke, and that the Cardiff people were not in earnest, and that if the offices wtre to be located m a. collegiate town it should be Aberystwith. The communicaticn was allowed to lie on the table. P SUPPORT FOR CARDIFF. The Pembroke Town Council unanimously resolved at their meeting on Tuesday to memorialise the Chancellor of the University of Wales in favour of the location of the offices at Cardiff. CLAIMS OF SWANSEA. At a meeting of the generall purposes com- mit/tee of the Swansea Corporation on Wednes- day afternoon it was resolved to convene a town's meeting in order to lay before the public the desirability of revising the clause in the Parliamentary Bill dealing with the university offices. — Upon the suggestion of the mayor, it was further decided to write to the various public bodies in South Wales asking them to withhold support to other towns till they had Swansea's claim to the privilege of the offices laid before them. SUPPORT FOR SWANSEA. At a. meeting of the Llantwit Lower School Board on Wednesday the members declined to support the Cardiff memorial, the feeling being in favour of Swansea.

ALLEGED FORGERY AT PONTY- PRIDD. At Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday Rachell Rowsell, of Mardy, was charged with forgery.—Mr. Mark Freedman, pawnbroker, Pontypridd, said the defendant came to his shop on January 20 and asked for a watch that had been pledged at his shop. She said she had lost the ticket, and he 'then told her that if she could get a declaration signed by a magistrate and a councillor that she had pledged it he would hand the watch over to her. one then left, but returned in a short time with a declaration, to which was attached the name of Councillor Fred Edmonds. Wit- ness afterwards saw Mr. Edmonds, who defied 'having signed ithe declaration- Ihe Stipen- diary pointed out that Mr. Edmonds had no right to sign such a. document, and. conse- quently, it was of no importance. The case was dismissed. +--

ALLEGED THEFT FROM A BRECON FARMER. At a special petty-sessions held at Brecon on Wednesday William Adams and Joseph Adams, who gave respectively addresses at Manchester and London, were charged with stealing from the person of Edward Evans, Ynysmarchog. Treoastle, two £5 notes of the Bank of England, five sovereigns, and about eight shillings in silver on November 3, 1896 (Brecon Fair day). The prisoners were arrested at the fair on a charge of being suspected pickpockets, and were sentenced to three months' imprisonment. On their discharge last Monday they were re- arrested. Mr. D. T. Jeffreys prosecuted, and Mr. Daniel Evans and Mr. George Tudor were for the defence.—Prisoner Joseph Adams was com- mitted for trial to the quarter sessions, and William Adams was discharged.

CALVINISTIC METHODISM IN EAST GLAMORGAN. The Calvinistic Methodists of East Glamorgan held their monthly meeting at Carmel, Blaenllechau, 011 Wednesday, Mr. Timothy Davies, Femlhle, presiding. It was reported that a new Welsh cause was to be established at Porth. On the motion of Alderman J. Jones Griffiths, seconded bv the Hev. D, E. Kees, Ccfu, a resolution proU-sting agairst the new Educa- tion Bill vras passed. Toe following cba;^»- debts were repot ted to hive been cleared :—Ciifton stxcet Chapel, Cardiff, £ 3,960; Abercyjirm, £ 50", £ 60. and Treherbcrt, £ 20. The Kelt utouuii^ meettog will be held at Porth.

CLERGYMAN AND PARISH- IONER. A POPULAR PARSON INTER- I VIEWED. A few days ago, writes a reporter of the "Salford Chronicle." it fell to my lot to in- quire into a matter which I was told had created a good deal of interest amongst residents in the populous parish of St Bartiholommv, s. ba/lford. I presented myself at St. Bartholomew 0 Rectory and eeaxt my name in to the Rev, G. W. Petherick. Mr. Petherick is one of the most popular clergymen in Salford. A man of broad sympathies and unfailing good nature, genuinely solicitous for the welfare of tne people within his sphere of activity, the Rector cf St. Bartholomew's is welcomed throughout his extensive parish as friend, philosopher, and guide. P 1 k My mission, I explained to Mr. Petherick, was to make inquirips concerning a parishioner of his. Mrs. Bramhall. "Mrs. Bramhall is a neighbour of mine, said the Rector, besoming interested ait once. "The Rectory is as it should be. in Parsonage- street, and Mrs. Bramhall resides at No. 10. Oh, yes, I know Mr. Bramhall and his wife quite well." "She has lately passed through a severe illness?" I said, interrogatively. "There cannot be any doubt about that," was the reply. "It was brought on, I believe, by overwork. I have not often seen a worse case of norvous breakdown. The poor woman was quite helpless. But I am glad to say she appear3 to have made a complete recovery." "As to the means employed to bring about that satisfactory result, are you in a position to give me any information on that point ?" Mr. Petherick considered a moment and iheiri said: "On the whole, I think it would be best to let Mrs. Bramhall tell her own story." 'T will only trouble you with t ne more ques- tion, then. A certain medicine, known us Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, is spoken of in connection with Mrs. Bramhall s restoration to health. Have you had oppor- tunities, apart from this particular case, of forming an opinion as to its value'" There was a twinkle in the eyes of the clergy- man as he answered: "Abundant opportunities and, believe me, I have formed very decided opinions. Now, tihat is a fact. In cases of nervous debility and partial paralysis I am satisfied that the medioine is highly beneficial. Some time ago I had a case brought under my notice which was hardly less wonderful than that of Mr3. Bramhall." "In your parish, then, the Pills have already an established reputation?" "Individuate who have tried them—Mrs. Bramhafll amongst lhe number—swiig their praises so loudly that that is hardly to be wondered at." hatever Mm. Brimha.ll may have been in other days, rfie certainly does not belong to the great family of Pale People now. I found her a.t the address given me by Mr. Petheriok, namely, No. 10, Parsonage-street, New Old- field-road, SaJford, and experienced no di fficulty, such is her enthusiasm on the subject, in elicit, ing the story of her dangerous illness and of the miraclous cure effected by Dr. Williams' Pills, "About Whit Week," she said, I had an attack of influenza* It was a severe .attack, and I was reduced t-o a very low condition by it. This state of things lasted several weeks, arid I don't suppose I was quite as strong as I ought to have been when I began to do my own housework again. I had a relapse. Diarrhoea, accompanied by inflammation of the bowels, set in, and I was again completely pros- trated. On this occasion it was found neces- sary to call in the aid of a doctor." "Did he tell you what was the matter with ycu?" "Yes, he said it was my liver. He told me I had worked every nerve dewn to the lowest point. The doctor gave me some medicine—I had five bottles from him altogether—but I cannot say there wao any improvement as a result. For a whole week I never tasted food or got an hiour's sleep." or got an hiour's sleep." "You were still able to do your housework, though?" "Housework ? Oh. dear, no. Why, I could hardly crawl across the room. I could do nothing for fully five weeks It was not a question whether I oould pull through alive. Mora than once, as I lay there, I thought the end had come; I gave myself up, and my friends were equally alarmed." "How came you to buy Dr. Williams' Pink Pills? "It was in this way. I had awful pains from my shoulders right down ihe back to the very mPv toes, and one day I asked the doctor if he could give me something to relieve the pain. The doctor said it was neuralgia. I had got, so I turned to my husband and said, 'If it e neuralgia, I am going to try some of those ■rills. 1 had heard from different people how good they were for that, and I knew a. younsr woman who had benefited by them so much that she wrote about it to the makers. My husband got me some of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills a.t once, and I began to take four during a day. after meal. I took that quantity every day for a week. The very first day I felt better, and from that time forward I began to eat and sleep and gain strength, and in less than a fortnight I was actually able to go about my work. That is a couple of months ago. I am quite my old self again now. If I do happen to feel a. little over-tired or out of sorts at any time, I take a dose or two of Dr. William's' Pills—there are always some in the house— and they never ■fail to set me right." Mrs. Bramhall added, with marked earnest- ness, that a. worse case than hers had been could not be found, or a more complete cure. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills act directly on the blood, giving strength and tone to the system, and thus it is that they are so famous for the cure of anaamia, rheumatism, scrofula, chronic erysipelas, and to restore pale anrl sallow com- plexions to the glow of health. They are also a splendid nerve and spinal tonic, and thus have cured many cases of paralysis, locomotor ataxy, neuralgr'a, St. Vitus' dance. and nervous headache. They are new obtainable cf all chemists, and from Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London, at 2s 9d. a box. or six for 13s. 9d.. but are genuine only with full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. Pink Pills sold loose T from glass jars are not Dr. Williams'. L1156

ACTION AGAINST A NEWPORT FLOUR MERCHANT. At Caerphilly Pdlice-court on Tuesday (before Captain M. Lindsay, Mr. Williams, and Dr. Evans) J. T. Kerslake, miller and corn mer- chant, Steam Flour Mills, Newport, Mon., was summoned for unlawfully selling five sacks of flour to which a false trade description, to wit, the faike name of Spillers and Bakers (Limited), Cardiff, was attached, within the meaning of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887, so applied con- trary to Sections 2 and;) of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887. Mr. Mackintosh (Jones, Mackintosh, and Dixon, Cardiff) prosecuted, and defendant appeared in person.—From facts stated it appeared tha.t Messrs. M. and F. Williams, grocera, Sengiieaith, had ordered from defendant's traveller five tracks of leather tie or superfine flour, at 28s per sack. In response to this order were sent four sacks of flour which was not leather tie or superfine, but which was a blend of American and English flour, and which William^ declared was worth but 23s. per sack. This flour was in sacks, bearing round them the brand "Spillers and Bakers 'Limited), Cardiff and Bristol," and on the oentre of the bag were the words "Leather tie." In addition to this each bag had a ticket bearing the words "Superfine or leather tie flour, Spillers and Bakers (Limited), Cardiff," sewn on it.—A letter was put into court, which defendant had written, stating that the Hour had been sent by mistake.—Evidence for the prosecution was given by Frederick Williams, of the firm to whom the flour had been sold, and Mr. Allen, of Spillers and Bakers (Limited;.—For the defence, it was submitted that it wa«? usual to send out A'6 flour in B's sacks, as bad been done in this case. Mr. Mackintosh quoted the case of Wood versus Burgees.—Subsequently ihe Bench found that the orience had been committed, and defen- dant was fined 10s. and costs, and ordered t" return the four sacks to Messrs. Spillers and Bakers.

ALLEGED OB STRUCTION TO JUSTICE. Walter Cooper, aged 39, was charged ou Wednesday at Cardiff Police-court (before Alderman Trounce and Councillor Edward Thomas) for that he, on the 24-th and 25th of January, 1896, a.t tho borough of Cardiff, did unlawfully, m order to obstruct the due course of justice, dissuade, hinder, and prevent one Dcmiie Fleming from giving evidence as a witness in certain proceedings then pending in Cardiff Police-court."—Mr. Joseph Henry Jones appeared for the Treasury to prosecute. He explained that prisoner was arrested under a warrant issued OIl the 1st of February last year. Anothpr person was also implicated in aiding and abetting, and prisoner in the box immediately left the town for the purpose of avoiding the execution of the warrant. He wars only arrested on the day before yester- day. The charge was unusual, a-s the practice, fortunately, was not prevalent, but the case was so serious that the Treasury had taken it up. determined that the course of justice sho- Jd not be hindered or interfered with by such acts as were now charged ngainst Cooper. M^t of the witnesses were seafaring men. and Inspector Scott, who had charge of the case. was anxious for a remand for a week to get tfu> witnesses together. — Poilice-constable Dredge deposed to arresting the prisoner in Jajrcf-street. Cardiff, under the warrant. In reply to the usual caution he said it was all right."—Accused, who said he had been to eea for the last twelve months, was remanded accordingly. Subsequently the Stipendiary ordered Cooper to be ^brought before him, remarking that as somu fresh facts had since oome to light pri- soner would bo admitted to bail, in his own recognisances of jSlO and one surety of £10.

A Reuter's telegram from Pretoria on Wed- nesday says:—The Executive has concluded its deliberations regarding the indemnity to be paid by the British South Africa Company for the Jameson raid, and the claim will be sent forward to-day. No official statement has yet been made regarding tie amount of the indemnity, but one paper gives it as one million one hundred thousand pounds.

FOR ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S ELIMINATES PAIS "P>LLIMAN'S ELIMINATES PAIN ELLIMAN'S TOLLMAN'S YEAR BY YEAE, 1847 TO 1896, I^LLIMAN'S INCREASING DIMAND Folt E LLIMAN'S ELLIMAN'S THLLIMAN'S UNIVERSAL JL EMBROCATION ELLIMAN'S FOR HUMAN USB, ELLIMAN'S ELLIMAN'S ROYAL E LLIMAN'S EMBROCATION, "PLLIMAB'S FOR HORSES, CiTTM- i DOGS, BIRDS. EMBROCATION Rheumatic Pains, Lumbago, Sprains, Bruises, Sligh* Cuts in healthy persons, Sore Throat from cold. Chest Colds, Neuralgia from Cold, Chilblains berora broken, Corns when painful, Tired Feet, Stitmess I from severe exercise, ic., are pains aU relieved by ft prompt and free use of Elliman's Universal Embro- cation. FOR ACHES AND PAINS. I -pyr,T,T\fAN'S UNIVERSAL EMBROCATION. Bottles Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. Jars, lli., M Jars sold direct only for P.O. Prepared only by — ELLIMAN, SONS, and CO., SLOUGH, ENGLAND. NO STABLE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT For SPRAINS, ELLIMAN'S and CURBS. SPLINTS when FORMING. SPRUNG SINEWS, CAPPED HOCKS, OVER-REACHES, BRUISES, and CUTS BROKE N KNEES, SORE SHOULDERS, SORE THROATS SORE BACKS, SPRAINS,CUTS,- BRUISES in DOGS, tc. Mr. Izak I. Van bel yon, « m m ■ Dordrecht, South Africa, ll W I W"<I8 have two horses which were quite useless, but after using only tore# of your bottles they have now quite recovered.— Sept. 14,1886." Bottles, Is., 2s., 2s. 6d., 8s. 6d. Jara, 10i. 6d., JOs. t EMBROCATION Prepared only by ELLIMAN, SONS k CO., glangbs England.

QUEERS RECORD REIGN. APPEAL BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, The Prince of Wales has issued a statement, in which, alter explaining that the Queen has no wish to expresif a preference for any one of the proposals suggested lor commemorating, locally or nationally, the sixtieth year of her reign, he urges the importance of putting the finances of the London hospital on a per- manently sound basis. He points out that the contributors to the hospital funds number less than one in a hundred of the population of the metropolis. He does not beneve that this arises from any real indifference, and is oanii- df L..t, that a combined appoal on behalf of the hospitals of London, setting forth their work in its magnitude and importance, will prove irresistible. The Prince, therefore, proposes, with tho assistance of a representative com- mittee whose co-operation be has obtained, to invite subscriptions of Is. per annum and upwards from all classes for "The Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund for London, to com- memorate the sixtieth anniversary of the Queen's reign." The aim will be to secure from JB100,000 to B150.000 per annum in annual subscriptions from those who have not lutherto ltgularly contributed. Lord Rothschild haa consented to act as treasurer of the fund; the Prince himself will be president of the general council, which includes Lord Strafford (Lord- lieutenant of Middlesex), the Duke of Norfolk, the Bishop of London, Cardinal Vaughan, the Rev. J. Guinness Rogers, the Chief Rabbi, lords Rowton and Iveagh, the Lord Mayor. the chairman of the county oouncil, the chair- man of the London School Board, the governor of the Bank of England, the president of the Royal Society, and others. We are requested by the honorary secretaries to state, in reply to many inquiries, that though primarily the object of the fund is to raise per- manent income by collecting annual subscrip- tions, they will gladly receive help to the fund in any of the following forms: — (al Annual subscriptions for the life of the subscriber, or at least "until further notice," tyr (b) Subscriptions for a limited terms of years, or (c) Sums representing subscriptions com- pounded at 4 per cent., or at the rate of JS25 in a single payment in lieu of an annual sub- scription of 331, or (d) Donations the application of which the donors may leave to the discretion of the council of the fund. ADDRESS FROM CARDIFF CORPO- RATION. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Andrews, the following resolution wm unanimously adopted at the Cardiff County Council meeting on Monday:—"That the ooundl of the ancient county borough of Cardiff present a loyal and dutiful address of congratulation to her most gracious Majesty the Queen on the attainment of the sixtieth year of her reign, and that the town-clerk be desired to prepare the draft: thereof, and submit same to the Parliamentary committee for approval." L SHIPOWNERS AND THE EVENT A large meeting of Cardiff shipowners and shipbrokers was held at the Cardiff Exchangt on Monday to consider the most suitable manner in which to commemorate the comple- tion of the sixtieth year of her Majesty's reign. It was decided that it should take the form of the erection of a hospital in place of the Hamadryad Hospital Ship. It was also decided that their vietfs should reported to decided that their vietfs should tie reported to the Cardiff C,orporation and brought before the public. SUGGESTIONS FROil BARRY. At the weekly meeting of the Barry Parliamentary Debating Society, held on Thursday evening, Mr. T. S. Thomas presiding, suggestions were made as to the most fitting form of celebrating the Royal Diamond Jubilee, amongst the suggestions being the nationalisation of rail- ways, the establishment of a patents bureau, local hospital, or a national movement for the benefit of Army and Na.vy veterans. A letter was icad from Dr. E. Treharne. J.P.. stating that a. meeting of the Iccal Conserva tive Asso- ciation would soon be held to oonsider the desirability of forming a party to participate in the proceedings of the Local Parliament." IRISH VICEROY'S BANQUET. His Excellency the Lard-lieutenant of Ireland has decided to give a. State banquet at Dublin Castle, in the course of the present season, in celebration .of the sixtieth year of her Majesty's reign. The invitations will include gentlemen from every county in Ireland. and, though the actual date has not yet been fixed, the banquet will probably take place about the middle of March. FEELING IX THE COLONIES. A Reuter's telegram from Hobart on Friday says:—Lord Gorma.nston, Governor of Tas- mania., has cabled that the Premiers of the Aus- tralasian Colonies, now assembled at Hobart, for the Federal Council, are deeply sensible of the honour of the invitation received from Mr. Chamberlain on the occasion of the Queen's Jubilee to visit England, and of the unique and gratifying character of the demonstration. No- where. says the cablegram, is there a higher feeling of loyalty and affection than in the Colo- nies. but the Premiens cannot accept collec- tively, and will reply separately on their return home.

CHURCH EXTENSION IN NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE. On Monday afternoon Mrs. Saunders Davies, of Pentre. laid the memorial-stone of St. John's Iron Mission Church at Abercych. in the parish of Manordeify. The sjite has been given by Mr. D Nicholas, Boncath, and the building expenses are shared by Mrs. Saunders IDaviea and Airs. Brigstocke, Blaenpant- The con- tractors are Messrs. Humphreys, Knightsoridge, London, and the church will seat 160 people. Mrs. Saunders Davies laid the memorial-stone with a handsome silver trowel, the joint gift of the Rev. B. P. Griffiths (the rector), J*Trs. Griffiths, and Mrs. Evans, the Rectory. The old Parish Church of Ma-nordoifi is now one of the most ancient in South Wales, and it is a. matter for congratulation that it is not to be disturbed, a valuable site for a new church having been obtained higher up in the pariah. Tenders for the building will ahiortly be invited.

I SMALL-POX AT BARRY. The two remaining cases (Assistant-sanitary inspector u. Hopkins and George Price) at Barry Infectious Diseases' Hospital will be discharged in a few days. The three others— George Chapman, his wife, and eon, have already been liberated, so that the district is now free from the disease, and great praise is I due to Dr. Neale, J.P. (the medical officer), and Inspector A. E. Leyshon and his staff for their skill And promptitude in so effectually onping with the outbreak.