Weekly Mail

NEWPORT. TK^KISTCHULJCH SCHOOL BoARD.On Friday week- •^ .ortnightly meeting was held, Mr. Fulford t}j t-hair. The board determmeoto m<morialiii<> %it, Goiernment in favour of Cardie the Univtr- Ch'I ^°U»«re. Peimis9ion was given to the Mainde^ ij..vSocietv to use the infant school-room, 0n Wa-/«^t for gas an(j other expenses. clerk or ga instructed to advertise for a pupil teacher for ltb°ys> school. „ Vitk [CS DESPATCH. — The Steamship Rowland, tons of iron ore from Benisaf, was this t}>e ^.discharged by the Ebbw Vale Company, in 7 Xandra Dock, in two days four hours lorjc, °^dgd with 1,681 tons of coal for cargo and "id o • bunkers, shipped by Messrs. T. Beynon ■' otie day four hours. Total time occu- la loading and discharging, three days eight br0^ Messrs. Poingdeftre and Mesnier were the bellti: CRICKET, ATHLETIC, AND FOOTBAI.L CUJR.- id COlIimittee of this enterprising club has ad to hold the uwal athletic meeting on Monday. The cricket season is to be dis- 4){ p s'led. Mr. W. R. Gilbert's offer to bring an ft). T^^latid Eleven has been accepted (including G. Grace), to play Newport and district on be }Q v; » Hth, and 12tli of July. This match will b*° forward to with groat interest. AT THE INFIRMARY.—On Monday morning °chman di*d at this institution from lock- Vs,About three weeks since ho had one of his v °t\ ~attered at t ha Alexandra Dock, and amputa- (Jf ^le b»c*me necessary. Deceased wrss ^ill on board a. French vessel. An inquest ^Cv on body. A LOCOMOTIVE.—On Wednesday a empty coaJ waggons was t,r'Ven on the railway near Canal-parade. T L e train was between Lower Cross-street *«U 0j»^arth-street the fireman, Henry Hopkins, en&'D6. and the wheels of some of the • passed over his left arm. shattering it. ¡11j1.1iI 'WaR removed to the Infirmary, where the limb was amputated. Hopkins is a Sine an> Joseph Gibbs was the driver of the AND DISPENSARY. Southern District.—Number of patients attended during the I week ending February 11, 37 number of visits paid to patients during the week, 111. R. Cooke, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.S.A. Lond., Visiting Surgeon, Southern District.

i SWANSEA. INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY.-The members of the Incorporated Law Society of Swansea and Neath had a dinner party at the Mackworth Hotel on Friday evening. Mr. W. R. Smith presided, and proposed "The Health of Mr. B. T. Williams, Q.C. the new county court judge for Glamorganshire, who responded, and gave The Incorporated Law Society." The gathering was a most successful one. FIRE.-On Sunday night a nre was discovered in the Exchange-buildings. The fire brigade was sent for, and it was found that an upright piece of timber at the back of a fireplace in a kitchen occupied by Mrs. Martin, caretaker, had caught fire. The grate was taken out and part of the flue removed, and the fire extinguished with a few buckets of water. Originally, it seems, the room was without a fireplace, and, when the flue was erected, care was not taken to see that there was no timber in the wall. CONTRACTS.—We are pleased to hear that Mr. Abram George, the well-known contractor of this town, was highly complimented on Monday last by her Majesty's Inspector for the excellent manner in which he has carried out the contract in con- nection with the Neath new Post-office.

MERTRYR. SCHOOL BOARD.—On Friday week the fortnightly meeting of the above board was held, Mr. Thomas Williams presiding. The Clerk read a letter from the local board of health, enclosing a copy of the Local Government Board's letter anent the closing of schools, as recommended by the medical officer of health, consequent upon the prevalence of scarlet fever. Replying to Mr. Smyth, the Clerk said he understood that the fever was abating. Mr. Smyth: How is it at Treharris ? The Clerk: Much better. Dr. Dyke said there were only two fresh cases there. TI)e Rev. J. Williams proposed that they leave things as at present. Mr. Daniel sug- gested, and this was agreed to, that a special com- mittee appointed to visit Merthyr Vale and Treharris Schools should be instructed to inquire into the present state of affairs and report to the next meeting. Mr, Bell wrote regretting his unavoidable 'absence and asking that his notice of motion to fiIl up the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Rev. Father Sanders should The allowed to stand over or the Rev. Father Butler be elected in his stead. The Rev. J. Williams, in accordance with notice, moved that the other vacancy (caused by the retirement of Mr. G. T. Clark) be filled up by the election of the Rev. W. J. Richards, who was the highest on the list of unsuccessful candidates at the last election. Mr. Daniel was in favour of the "balance of power" being retained, and as Mr. Clark was a Churchman, he thought it would be well that another Churchman especially a resi- dent of Dowlais, and one, if possible, connected with the Dowlais Schools, should be elected to the vacancy. Mr. Smyth spoke to a like effect, and Mr. Williams, in deference to the general wishes, also deferred his motion until the next meeting. Thir was all the general business. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—On Wednesday the bi-monthly meeting of this board was held, Mr. George Martin in the chair. For the piece of ground given by Lord Windsor for the improve- ment of Pantglas-road the board passed a vote of thanks to his lordship, and the clerk was in- structed to communicate the same. The Clerk re- ferred to the public meeting, reported elsewhere, as to petitioning against the raiiway companies, and said that he had received a letter on the sub- ject from Mr. D. Rees Lewis, secretary of the chamber of trade. Mr. Bell thought the board ought to iftrongly oppose the Taff Valo scheme, which he considered would not be of the slightest advantage to the public. The Chairman did not see that the board should oppose either scheme. Mr. Bell: But we are petitioning against the three. The Chairman: Yes, simply to protect our in- terests. One of the petitions was read, and, on the motion of the Chairman, was adopted, the seal of the board being affixed thereto. The question of the water supply of Bedlinog was referred to a committee to confer with Mr. Frank James, clerk to the rural sanitary authority. The Medical Officer of Health reported that the number of new cases of scarlet fever reported during the fortnight ended on the 11th of February was 59. Of these cases 43 occurred in Dowlais, six in Penydarren, six in Treharris, and four in Merthyr. The deaths in the period named amounted to twelve. The fever cases that have recently occurred in Merthyr and Penydarren are reported to have been much milder in character, and there are also distinct in- dications of the probable early cessation of the fever in both Treharris and Dowlais. The other business was of no general interest. THE PROPOSED BRIDGE TO ABERCANAID. On Friday week, Mr. Arnold Taylor, Local Government Board inspector, held a formal inquiry at th" board of health offices, in reference to the applica- tion made for a provisional order to acquire the necessary landr for the Construction of the intended new bridge to Abercanaid. There was no opposition, but a petition numerously signed Dy residents of Abercanaid was presented in favour of the scheme. The clerk and surveyor of the board attended the inquiry, and gave the iiaap-etor the required information. There is now every likelihood that this much-required and oft- debated bridge will soon be constructed, the borrowing of the money required to make same having befcn sanctioned long Jince. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Saturday the weekly meeting of this board was presided over by Mr. R. H. Rhys. The out-door relief during the past week was reported to have been as follows:—Aber- aarc, £ 64 4s. lid.; Geliigaer, L20 Os. 9d.; Mer- thyr Upper, £ 61 2s.; Merthyr Lower, £ 58 8s. 9d.; non-settled, £1 Is.; total, £ 204 17s. 5d. A letter was read from the Local Government Board formally sanctioning, with the view of pay- ing a moiety of the salary, the appointment of Thomas Bassett as industrial trainer in farm work. Tlis Clerk said lie had received the precept for Glamorganshire. It was at the rate of id. in the .f "nd for Aberdare the amount was X158 5s. (iqlligaer, 167 ]6s. 8d.; Merthyr, Y.143 17s. 3d.. and Rhigos, X7 3s. 4d.; total, C377 2%. 3d. The Chairman said the amount had never been so low. The Clerk: But wo shall have an enormous precept again. The Chairman No, you will not. I think it is worth reading. I have worked hard to bring this about. The Clerk said the. precept for Brecon- ehir- NN,.zs-Penderyn, £ 78; Vaynor, £ 73— £ 151. ,The Clerk said he had prepared a memorial embodying Mr. D. E. Williams's resolution as to the rating of royalties and ground rents, but Mr. Williams had returned him one he had himself prepared. Both petitions were read, Mr. Williams's being an elabo- rate one, giving figures as to the liabilities of the parishes of Aberdare and Merthyr, and quoting the- royalties paid as averaging 9d. per ton. The Chairman disputed the accuracy of Mr. Williams's figures as to the liabilities of the. two parishes, and also the statement as to 9d. being the average of royalties paid- He considered that the petition ihould simply incorporate the resolutions passed, tnd this view was also taken by several other members. Considerable conversation, at times of a somewhat personal character, followed, and eventually. Mr. Williams agreed to adopt tho clerk's petition. And, the board consenting, the subject dropped. A circular letter was read from the town-clerk of Cardiff appealing to the board to memorialise the Government tin favour of that town being chosen for the University College. The Chairman: I think it ought to lie on the table. W<* should not interfere with one town or the other. Cardiff and Swansea are about eqvii-distant from us, and I think we should have nothing to do with either. Without further discussion the chairman's suggestion was adopted. It was reported that there were 238 inmates in the workhouse and 137 children in the training schools. This wa" all the public business. PROPOSED MASONIC BALL.-Expectation is rife amongst the fair sex with regard to the rumour that a masonic ball is to take place at an early date. We have ascertained that there is some truth in this rumour. The intention is to inau- oairate the opening of the new Masonic-hall and Club-room, and as the fair sex are very jealous of the brotherhood of masons, and very solicitous to know the mysteries of freemasonry, the temptation of a ball, when the masons will be in full costume, and they will be brought to the threshold almost of the mysteries, will be irresistible,

ABERDARE. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—Mr. R. H. Rhys presided at the bi-monthly meeting on Friday week. The nuisance inspector reported 37 frosh cases of scarlet fever, an increase of one on the previous fortnight, "II of a mild character there had bien no death. There had also been one case of typhoid fever at Cwmaman, which terminated fatally. A report from the hospital committee was read, in which it was stated that the keeper had been told that the board could not provide clothing for tha patients. The keeper's account of £8178. 9d., for the maintenance of patients, was ordered to be returned him for reconsideration, and it was further ordered that in future a dietary table of the daily consumption of food be kept in the hospital. The report was adopted. A letter was read from tht. town-clerk of Cardiff, asking the board to adopt a memorial sent them in favour of the pro- posed Welsh University College being established at that place. The communication was ordered to be laid on the table.The other business was of no general interest. SCHOOL BOARD.—On Friday week the bi-monthly meeting of this board was held, Mr. R. H. Rhys in the chair. After the transaction of someunimportant business, the Clerk read the results of the recent examination at the Park Girls' School. It Was as follows:-Qualified, 196; presented 182. Passed: If* reading, 174; writing, 134; arithmetic, 129. Percentage of passes: Reading, 95.6 writing, 73; arithmetic, 70; total percentage, 80, Total lures, 5; failed in two subjects, 22. Loss of grant on 27 at Ss., £12 3s. The Chairman said this was really a matter which should be UP- They had a less grant than last year, and it was all through negligent teaching. It was simply disgraceful that only 129 should have passed in arithmetic out of 182. He begged to give notice that he would at the next meeting- by which time probably they would have the in- spector s report move a resolution, and a very serious one it would be for Miss Evans. The other business was of a purely formal character. CHAMBER or TRADr,Un Tuesday evening the monthly meeting ot this chamber was held, Mr. Evan Thomas presiding, A letter was read from Mr. Fisher, Taff V al° Cftmpany, in respect of the Commercial-street crossing and the delay caused there. Mr. Fisher statecl that the number of pas- sengers had diminished, and that the delay in shunting was never more than four miautes. The Chairman mentioned that only on the previous Friday he was delayed six minutes, and it was afterwards resolved that Mr. Fisher should be written to again informing him ot tlie chairman's experience, and denying that the number of passengers had diminished. ^h reference to the chamber's application that the workmen s train service between Mountain Ash and Penrhiwceiber should be extended to Aberdare, a letter was read from the Penrhiwceiber Company asking for the names and addresses of any workmen employed there and residing in Aberdare. The matter was left in the hands of the chairman, who had intro- duced it. It was resolved that the Great Western Company should be applied to to run their 9.35 train on Saturday nights to Mountain Ash. The l Chairman referred to the question of the re- moval of the Abaraman ton-gate, which, lie said, was a great nuisance and a source of great expense to the inhabitants of the lower part of the district. Tradesmen in that portion of the parish had to pay 2d. or 3d. per cwt. more for their goods in consequence. He moved that steps be taken towards obtaining the abolition of the gate. After some discussion, the chamber appointed Messrs. Arthur Jones, T. P. White, W. D. Williams, Thomas Phillips, and the chairman as a committee to consider and report on the question. This was all the business.

ABERAVON. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.-On Sunday last the Rev. T. H. Hughes, Brecon, preached at St. Mary's Church and at Baglan Church on behalf of the above society. At the close of each service collections were made in aid of the funds of the society. COTTAGE GARDEN, POULTRY, AND DOG SHOW.-We hear with much pleasure that there is a society of the above kind likely to be formed here at once, and the first show will take place about the middle of August. The mayor (Mr. T. D. Daniel) is at the ha,.d of the movement, and no better guarantee than this could be had of its being well i-got up and successfully carried out. As yet little of a practical character has been asiumed, but there is plenty of suitable material in Aberavon with which to form an excellent worMng committee, and the public, so numerous abo'i', Aberavon, Cwmavon, Taibach, and neigh- bourhood, are sure to look on such a good move- ment with the greatest approval, and give it that support which is never withheld from any object which concerns the prosperity of the district.

CHRISTCHURCH. LOCAL BOARD. The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. Bladon in the chair. On the rttte account the collector had received £ 24 15s. lid. since the previous meeting. The board ordered the seal to be affixed to a memorial in favour of Cardiff as the most suitable place at which to establish a University College.

BLAENAVON. FATAL ACCIDEIT.-About three o'clock on Mon- day afternoon a man named George Hible, about 30 years of age, was killed on the Blaenavon Com- pany's Tramway, near the new blast engine used at the steel works. Deceased was stepping from one line of rails to the other, when he was caught by an engine, knocked down, and killed on the spot. He had only been in this neighbourhood about nine days, and was a native of Hereford- shire.

BRECON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—On Saturday the ordinary meeting of this board was held, the Rev. Garnons Williams presiding. The Rev. J. J. Evans, Cantreff, made a statement with regard to the discussion at the Merthyr conference as to the rslie* of tramps. Ho said the number relieved each year at Brecon showed a large yearly increase when compared with Merthyr, where there was a great decrease. He pressed on th* board thw desirability of getting the superintendent of police to be more strict in hi# .vamination of vagrants, or for the board to tak" into consideration some ilt-ernative measure to tI. present plan. The Rev. H. Williams move that the county and borough magistrate* be asked to attend at a con- ference, with a committee oi this board, to confer on thill subject, and endeavour to make some, alteration in the present system. Mr. Prothero, timber merchant, seconded the proposal, which was unanimously carried. On the motion of Mr. T. Evans (Mount View), seconded by Mr. E. Probert, farmer, a vote of thankp- wail accorded to the Rev. Mr. iivan.» for the great interest he had shown in thi. matter. The Cbrk nayt rlad the number of fagr«nts relieved within the las', fortnight, which amounted to 29, being pn increase of sL: within the two weeks. The master's journal showed that auring the last fortnight nv had been admitted to th" house, six discharged, remaining in the house 96, being a decrease of two as compared with the same period last year. TmvN COUNCIL.-At the quarterly meeting of the Brecon Town Council on Tuesday, the mayor pre- siding, it was reported that thf money due to the corporation for the conveyance of prisoners to Hereford and Swansea during the closing of the county gaol amounted to S52 5s. lOd. The Clerk read a communication from the Treasury, in an- swer to his application for the amount, stating that the matter was at present under the consi- deration of the Lords of the Treasury. Colonel Lloyd complained of tho inconvenient situation and unfit state of the present Post-office, and con- sidered that a more central and convenient office should be selected. He moved that the corpora- tion petition the Post-office authorities to this offect, and that the members for the county and borough be solicited to use their influence in the matter. The resolution was adopted. The medical officer's report showed that the town had been more free from disease this year than it was during the preceding year. Councillor T. Williams brought forward a motion for petitioning. Govern- ment to make Brecon the central assize town for South Wales. He thought that from the remarks made by the judge and the grand jury at the last assizea that Brecon would stand a fair chance. The Mayor heartily seconded the proposition. Councillor Rich was of opinion that they were not in possession of sufficient facts to know whether Government contemplated any such change. In this opinion Mr. George Overton shared, and considered it premature in the corpo- ration making such a proposition. Other members being of the same mind, the matter dropped. MR. BRADLAUOK.—A numerously-signed petition against Mr. Bradlaugh being permitted to take the oath was sent from the Northcote Conservative Club for Sir Stafford Northcote to present to the House.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—An ordinary meeting of this board was held on Saturday, when Mr. J. C. Nicholl presided. Mr. Messenger, the master of the workhouse, applied for an increase of Y.10 to the sPlary which he now receives, and he also made f similar application on behalf of Mrs. Messenger, tho matron. The consideration of these applica- tions was deferred for a fortnight, and the clert- was instructed to give notica to all the guardians that it would be discussed on the 25th inst. Some discussion took place with reference to the vacci- raiion returns and the inquiry which has been held into th^ conduct of Drs. J. Davies, A. J. Verity, and J.enkins., The Vice-Chairman (Mr. Barrow) stated that irrcgularitic. had taken place all round. As the a-c'ion of Dr. Davies appeared to have affected the accination returnr sent in by Mr. W, Leyshon, i li3 consideration of a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board, requesting the guardians to call upon Mr. Leyshon to resign the office of vaccination- officer, was deferred. It was stated that a further inquiry into the conduct of the above-named officers would bi held, but Mr. Bircham had not yet fixed the date of such inquiry.

BRITON FERRY. TEMPERANCE.—The seventh entertainment in connection with the Church of England Tem- perance Society took place on Monday evening last, the Rev. D. Lewis presiding. COFFER TAVERN.—The coffee tavern which has been kindly established here by the Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey is now greatly appreciated.

CARDIGAN. GAS COMPANY.—An adjourned annual meeting of the shareholders of this company was held in the Guildhall, Cardigan, on Monday, Mr. T. Davies, Bank House, in the chair. The financial statement enabled the declaration of a dividend of 7& per cent., carrying forward £50 to the reserve fund. Messrs. D. G. Davies, David James, and W. W. Smith wer,- re-elected directors; and Mr. T. Griffiths, auctioneer, as auditor. The usual votes of thanks were accorded. It is intended to reduce the price of gas in the town shortly. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of this board, held in the council chamber, Cardigan, on Monday, Mr. Ivor Evans, solicitor, was unani- mously elected clerk of the board in the place of the late Mr. Jas. Williams. Much regret was felt at the death of Mr. Williams, and a vote of con- dolence with his two sons was passed.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. J. L; Philipps pre- sided at the fortnightly meeting held on Saturday. A letter was read from the Shepton Mallet (Somer- setshire) guai-diinx referring to the question of providing clothes for prisoners on their discharge from gaol. The document stated that the rate- payers would be expected to provide necessary clothing, the prison authorities declining to do so. In conclusion it remarked that the matter was under th3 consideration of the Home Secretary. During the conversation upon the subject, the Clerk pointed out that the Carmarthen Gaol repre- sented three counties, and it could not be expected that the relieving officer of this board should find garments for everybody. A sum of Y,5 was voted to Mr. Lloyd (Glangwilly) as compensation for slight damage caused by the diversion of watar from a mill owned by him.

FOREST OF DEAN. THE FATAT, COLLIERY ACCTDENT.-On Tuesday night an inquiry was held at the Roebuck Inn, Ruardean Woodside (before Mr. Carter, the district coroner of Dean Forest), as to the death of Enos Yearm, who was killed at East Slade Colliery on Tuesday. It appeared from the evidence of Messrs. Baldwin, one of whom is overman at the pit, that deceased, though an experienced and practical collier, was engaged in removing a prop in such a way as was exceedingly dangerous, and that when spoken to by a fellow-workman he told him to shut his mouth." The jurors found that deceased was crushed by a fall of earth and timber in the road in which he was drawing timber, having been guilty of great negligence.

HAVERFORDWEST. TOWN COUNCIL.—At the quarterly meeting, held on Monday evening, there were present the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Ormond), Aldermen Joseph Thomas, James Phillips, and Joseph Marychurch Councillors S. Thomas, J. Roberts, W. Farrow, W. M. Phillips, M. White, T. James, James Rowlands, John James, Henry James, and William Williams. On the memorial in favour of Cardiff as the site of the proposed Welsh University being brought on, a short discussion ensued, but nothing was deter- mined on. The general opinion, however, was strongly in favour of Swansea as being more centrally situated than Cardiff. As to letting the new stalls in the market, Mr. Mary- church suggested an increase to 2s. 6d. per day on all the stalls. Mr. White protested against the increase, as the rents were already paying 12 per cent. on the outlay, and in three years or so the outlay would be repaid. Mr. Samuel Thomas moved that the new stalls be let at Is. 6d., the same as the old ones that the latter should be repaired and the question re-considered in a month. This was seconded by Mr. James Rowlands and carried. There were four applicants for the appointment of inspector of weights and measures, and Mr. William Eynon was elected. The meeting then adjourned until Friday next.

LLANELLY. HARBOUR COKMISSION&RS.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, Mr. J. S. Tre» J goning, J.P., presiding. A letter was read from | Mr. R. Browne, of the Antrim Ore Company, com- plaining of the discrepancy which exists in the actual depth of water and that published in the tide tables, to which the clerk was instructed to reply, and to state that the Great Western Railway Company, the owners of the dock, would be com- municated with thereon. The Chairman reported that he /had seen the Board of Trade upon the suggested schemo for the improvement of the navigation of the harbour, and was informed that it would be necessary to submit plans for their consideration, for which purpose it was decided to communicate with Mr. Kinniple as to the terms upon which he would prepare same. Mr. C. W. Gaussen gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that an application be made to the Local Government Board for thoir consent to borrow £2,000 to carry out the first part of the scheme. A circular was laid on the table from the Mayor of Cardiff with reference to the location of the proposed university, upon which, however, no resolution was passed. SCHOOL BOARD.—The members of the above board met on Tuesday, Mr. R. Maclaren in the chair. There were also present Messrs. H. J. Howell, H. Rees, H. Francis, and S. Bevan. A circular was read from the town-clerks of Cardiff and Swansea with reference to the location of the proposed university. There was very little dis- cussion. The board resolved to affix their seal to the memorial in favour of establishing the college at Swansea, and it was resolved to ask the chair- man and vice-chairman to attend as a deputation to support the memorial before the Education Department. The board's architect, Mr. J. B. Morgan, submitted his terms for the preparation of the necessary plans and specifications for the alterations recommended at Bigyn, Felinfoel, and Bryn Schools, the same being accepted at a fee of £ 65. CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.-On Tuesday even- ing a meeting was held at Mr. Linn's schoolroom for the purpose of further discussing the advisa- bility of the formation of a Conservative associa- tion, and also more especially for the purpose of considering the rules and appointing officers. Mr. C. W. Mansel Lewis, of Stradey, presided. In the course of a rather lengthy speech the Chairman said he was highly gratified at seeing so many pre- sent (there being about 200 persons in the room), fand sincerely hoped that they would work heartily and in unity for the forma- tion of such a desirable association. The rules whereby it is intended to carry on the association having been read by Mr. Margrave, chairman of the provisional committee, the election of officers was proceeded with. On the proposition of Mr. H. Head, seconded by Mr. E. Trubshaw, the chairman was, amidst great acclamation, elected the first president of the association. At the commence- ment of the meeting letters were read from Messrs. C. W. Nevill, R. Goring Thomas, Riciiard Nevill, Dr. J. Raglan Thomas, and Frank Nevill, who had been requested to act as vice-presidents. They were accordingly appointed, with power to add to their number. Mr. W. H. Cox, Greenfields, was appointed secretary. The appointment of an honorary secretary, as well as that of executive and general committees, were deferred to the next meeting, which will be held in a fortnight. A vote of thanks having been accorded to the chairman, the meeting terminated. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening a largely at- tended concert1 was given, at Siloh Chapel, when Handel's serenata, "Acis and Galatea," was per- formed by a choir under the leadership of Alaw Ddu, assisted by Miss Eleanor Rees, R.A.M., Mr. Hirwen Jones, R.A.M.; Mr. W. Thomas, Eog Wen- allt, Mr. T. Brandon, Gloucester; and the Llanelly Harmonic Society.

LLANGENNECH. THE WATER SUPPLY.—The Sanitary Parochial Committee in this parish) has for years been en- gagd in the improvement of the water supply by utilising old wells and protecting the Morlais stream from pollution. Notwithstanding these efforts, the inhabitants were somewhat surprised last week to find that the Llanelly Union Authority had resolved, in the face of an alarming report submitted by Dr. Raglan Thomas, the medical officer of health, as to an outbreak of typhoid fever at Llangennech, which was attributed to polluted water, to carry out forthwith a. large schema for the construction of waterworks at that place at a cost of from Y,800 to £ 1,000. The parishioners, alarmed at the pros- pect of such an expenditure, involving a permanent burden of a heavy additional rate, determined to hold a public meeting of ratepayers to protest against the movement, which seemed to be about to be forced upon them without any fair investiga- tion, and regardless of their approval or consent. The meeting was held at the National Schoolroom on Monday evening last, and was pre- sided over by the vicar, the Rev. E. A. Davies, chairman of the parochial committee. The meeting was addressed by the chairman, and the following resolution was carried unani- mously:—"This meeting of the ratepayers of Llangennech protests against the proposed enor- mous and unnecessary outlay of their money. and decides that a deputation wait on the board at Llanelly on Thursday next to discuss the matter and represent the unanimous feelings of the rate- payers the deputation to consist of their chair- man, the Rev. E. A. Davies; Mr. Thomas (of Corn- hwrdd), Mr. John Williams (of Penllwynewyn), Mr. R. Bonville (of Troserch), Mr. John John, and Mr. Henry John."

MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Saturday, when Lieutenant-Colonel Davis presided, and the Rev. C. M. Roberts, B.D., occupied the vice-chair, there being but a small attendance of members. Mr. T. G. Prosser, the medical officer, asked for and was granted permission to give the inmates a tea on Feb. 21. The clerk reported the receipt of an account against the board for the sum of £ 18 4s. 6d. from Mr. T. G. Prosser, the medical officer, for services rendered by that gentleman from Oct. 23 to Nov. 16, 1881, being the period between the resignation of Mr. Prosser as medical officer to the district, and the arrival of Mr. Ricketts, who had been ap- pointed in his place, but who bad since resigned. After some desultory conversation, the account was ordered to be paid. The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter and a copy of a memorial from the town-clerk of Cardiff, in which the writer asked the Monmouth Board of Guar- dians to adopt the memorial in favour of Cardiff being selected as the town in which the University College should be esta- blished, and not Swansea. The Chairman said it was a question which would not much affect them as a board of guardians, and would not be of much use to them. However, Cardiff was nearer to Monmouth than Swansea was, and it would be no hartn to sigh it. Ultimately, on the proposal of Mr. J. T. Adams, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, it Was decided to sign the memorial, and to forward it to Cardiff for presen- tation by the deputation of that town to Earl Spencer and Mr. Mundella. It was decided to petition the Local Government Board with the view of getting 140 acres of land at Pemby Dagger, and twelve acres of land belonging to Mr. J. A. Rolls, M.P., which lies within the union, but which is not rated, annexed to the union and placed on the rate-books. This was all the business.

MOUNTAIN ASH. ACCIDENT AT A SALE.—On Monday, whilst Mr. Bradley, auctioneer, was conducting a sale at the Miskin Inn, Mountain Ash, the flooring of the room gave way, and the inmates were precipitated into a cellar beneath. No one sustained serious injury, but the furniture was considerably damaged. LOCAL BOARD.—This board met on Monday, Mr. e° presiding. It was resolved that the amended agreement with the gas company should be signed. Pursuant to notice Mr. Griffiths called attention to the advisability of the board petitioning the Post- master-Genei-al to constitute Mountain Ash a post town. He said that in consequence of the letters proceeding up to Aberdare with the mail in the morning, and the same being brought down to Mountain Ash by a foot passenger, at least one and a half hours delay took place in the delivery of them 1,264 innaoitiirvts resided at Pcnrhiwceibor and Cwmpennar, suburbs of Mountain Ash. They might not get the boon at once, but in continually knocking, like Mr. Berkeley and his Ballot Bill, they would probably succeed in the end. He formally moved that the Postmaster-General should be memorialised to constitute Mountain Ash a post town. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martin, and agreed to unanimously. The Chairman said that memorials had been received from Cardiff and Swansea desiring the board to petition the Presi- dent of the Council in favour of both those towns as the site for the New College for Glamorganshire. He had observed that tho Cardiff people had not named Mountain Ash as being within the area mentioned in their memorial. "He considered that Mountain Ash was thereby somewhat slighted. He moved that the memorials lay on the table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Litt le, and agreed to unanimously. Dr. Evans, the medical officer, re- ported that Seventeen fresh cases of scarlet fever had occurred in the district during the past fortnight, twelve at Penrhiwceiber and live in the town. He de- sired the board to supply the inspector of nuisances with disinfectants, which was agreed to. The Surveyor reported that the Penrhiwceiber road had made good progress during the past fortnight, and he anticipated that it would not cost over X-1,000 altogether, and if the present progress were continued, he was of opinion that the road would be completed according to the time specified in the agreement. The inspector of nuisances' report was read, and the recommendations contained therein adopted.

PEMBROKE. TOWN COUNCIL.—A quarterly meeting of the council r,,Yas held at the council-chamber, Pem- broke, on Tuesday. Present: Aldermen R. George (mayor, presiding), W. Trewent, S. Jenkins, and W. Thomas; Councillors W. G. Phillips, George Price, Jos. Gibby, W. B. Price, T. Cole, W. H. Lewis, E. Thomas, J. Beddoe, J. Mathias, W. M. Griffiths, A. G. Roch, W. Simon, and G. Froyn. The quar- terly bills and accounts having been gone through, the "Mayor said the first business before the meet- ing was the waterworks. The Town-clerk then proceeded to read a letter from the engineer. Mr. Kinsey, from which we gathered that tnat gentle- man informed the council that he was glad to say that his plans were submitted to the Local Go- vernment Board, and that they had been generally approved of by Mr. Rawlinson. (The reporters present, on applying for this letter, were in- formed by the town-clerk that the mayor would not allow the letter to be copied). A memorial signed by 458 of the ratepayers of the Pembroke Ward (representing about four-fifths of the whole) was forwarded by Dr. Wall. The memorial prayed that the council would not enter- tain the Precelly Mountain water works scheme. The Mayor said that was impossible, as the council bad long ago accepted the scheme subject to the approval of the Local Government Board. After a long discussion the memorial was laid on the table.

PEMBROKE DOCK. MILITARY FUNERAL.—On Tuesday afternoon the remains of. the late Sergeant Hilton. Royal Engineers, were buried at, thke Witary Cemetery, with f uU honours. The bands of the Welsh Fusi- -e liers were in attendance, and the firing party was detailpd from the same regiment. A large number I of the garrison staff and officers were present, as were also a number of the tradesmen of the town, the deceased being universally respected, having been stationed there for some length of time. The burial service was read by the iiev. Mr. Rosser, garrison chaplain. The deceased, who was only 26 years of age, was employed as 4 clerk in the offices there, and leaves a widow and three young children.

PONTYPRIDD. GUARDIANS.'—At the fortnightly meeting of this board on Wednesday, Mr. Josiah Lewis (vice- chairman) presiding, it was stated that Mr. Bir- cham, the Local Government Board inspector, when he paid a visit to the workhouse a fortnight ago, made an entry in the visitors' book that he must report to the board above that the workhouse was too full, and that men in health had to be placed in the fever wards, &c. It was decided, on the suggestion of the Chairman, to go into the matter next Wednesday, at half-past ten o'clock.

REYNOLDSTON (GOWER). By THE USUAL liberality of Mrs. Wood, Velindra, near Cardiff, and late of Stout Hall, the Sunday School children of the above parish had their annual treat on Thursday last. After regaling themselves to their hearts' content on tea and cake, a large number of useful and suitable articles, supplied by the same lady, were distributed amongst the children. Valuable prizes were also given by Mrs. Jones, The Rectory, for diligence and regular attendance. An abundant supply of oranges and sweets was sent by Mrs. Miers, Stout Hall. Thanks are also due to Mrs. Hood, Brynfield, for her contributions towards the expenses of the school. Among the visitors were the Misses Benson, Fairy Hill; Dr. Ellis, Ty-Bryn; the Rev. S. W. Jenkins, Oxwich Rectory; the rector of Reynold- ston, and Mrs. Jones. Enthusiastic cheers were given for Mrs. Wood and others interested in the affair.

TREDEGAR. DISPUTE IN THE WORKS.—A dispute as to prices caused a partial cessation from work for some days last week. Matters have now been satisfac- torily adjusted, and all goes on as well as ever. The colliers are engaged in some discussions as to the sliding scale, but they adopt the wise policy of getting threugh a fair day's work before meeting to discuss matters.

TREHERBERT. INQUEST.—On Monday Mr. Thomas Williams held an inquest at the Railway Bar, touching the death of John Price, who died on Friday last from the effects of a kick he received from a horse in the stables underground at Dunraven Colliery, on the 7tli inst. A verdict of Accidental Death was;returned. FUNERAL OF A MINISTER.—On Tuesday a very large number of ministers and the general public attended the ffineral of the Rev. L. Jones, Baptist minister of Libanus Chapel at this place, which v'] took place at Treorky Cemetery. A service was held at the said chapel, when the Rev. J. W. Maurice, Blaenrhondda, and the Rev. N. Thomas, Cardiff, officiated. At the grave the following preachers officiated :-The Rev. Dr. Roberts, Ponty- pridd, and the Rev. W. Morris, Noddfa, Treorky. The deceased, who had been minister of Libanus for twelve years, leaves five motherless children, one of them being an invalid.

VY AUNARLLW y DD. COURSING MEETING.—On Tuesday a capital coursing meeting took place on land the property of Mr. L. L. Dillwyn. A large number of farmers and friends were invited. Twenty-three hares were started, out of which seven were killed. At the close of the day's sport a dinner was provided at the Farmers' Arms. On the removal of the cloth the chairman, Mr. John Davies, Logan, gave the usual loyal toasts, after which the healths of Mr. Dillwyn and family were heartily drunk, as was also that of Mr. Fancourt, the keeper, who did all he could to make the day an enjoyable one. Mr. W. S. Pond and Mr. J. Goldman replied on behalf of the visitors.

WHITCHURCH. Nxw ROAD.—We are very glad to find that ar- rangements are now made for the speedy forma- tion of a new road, about 30 feet wide, and a 6ft. footpath adjoining from the village of Whitchurch to Llandaff Railway Station (T.V.R.). The said new road is most urgently and very sadly needed, and when completed it will really prove a very great public accommodation to the whole of the surrounding district.

SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST. An ordinary meeting of the Swansea Harbour Trust was held at the Guildhall on Monday. Mr. F. A. Yeo (the chairman) presided, and there were also present Messrs. H. H. Vivian, M.P., T. Davies !uU°ch, E. R. Daniel, R. D. Burnie, C. Bath, W. H. Francis, J. R. Francis, and E. Strick. m n r> FINANCE. Mr. c. BATH, in moving the adoption of the finance committee's report, said there had been an increase in the receipts from shipping as compared with the corresponding month of last year of about X120, and this had been supple- mented by a considerable amount of extra. layerage, which had made the total receipts from shipping £ 166 more than in January, 1831. On the other hand, the receipts from other sources had been somewhat less. The working of the whole harbour estate showed a surplus of 136 only, "8 compared with JE978 in the corresponding month of last year. It should be borne in mind, however, that during last month X,455 was paid on account of the sea wall. The returns of the last seven months of the present financial year showed a surplus of £4,006 18s. 4d, as compared with £5,483 14s. 10d., in the corresponding period of the year before. This falling off of £1,415 6s. was very much explained by payments amounting to about £ 1,500 on account of the sea wall, Mr. TULLOCH seconded the motion. The CHAIRMAN said it was satisfactory to know that money was being freely offered to the trust- more than they required-at 4 per cent. The change of interest from 4 to 4 per cent. would materially affect the income of the trust. The motion was carried. THE NEW DREDGER. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the executive committee's report, said the question of purchasing a new dredger was receiving all pos- sible attention from the committee. He might also state that Mr. Messent, the engineer of the Tyne Commissioners, was now in Swansea, with the object of advising the trust in this matter. The MAYOR seconded the motion, which was carried. THE OPENING OF THE PRINCE OF WAXES BOCK. The CHAIRMAN called upon the clerk to read a report from Mr. Abernethy, which was as fol- lows:— London, 11th Feb., 1882. Gentlemen,—I have to submit the following report on the present condition of the East Dock Works. The whole of the masonry of the dock's lock Is completed, and the backing up of the walls, amounting to 21,000 cubic yards, is in active progress, and arrangements having been made for the removal of the cinder heap belonging to the Great Western Railway Company ad- joining the New Cut, this work will be completed by the end of the month. The water is now in the dock to a depth of 21 feet over the sill, supplied from the overflow of the canal. The excavation of the basin is completed, and the tidal water will be admitted into it on Monday next through the tem- porary culvert adjoining the Eiist Pier. I have delayed the entire removal of the East Pisr until after the extraordinary tides anticipated on the 19th and ZOth insts. It will then be immediately oleared away, and a channel dredged to the full depth for the admission of vessels. A large portion of the permanent way and sidings for railway No. 1, and the lines on the north quay, are laid and ballasted. The junctions are also made with the former, and the harbour railway at the New Out Bridge, and the contractor is removing his repairing shed and other buildings to enable the lines to the coal hoists to be at once completed. The Midland Railway Compahy's coal hoist is nearly com- pleted, and those for the Great Western Company are in a forward state. The hydraulic engine house (with the exception of a little painting), the engines, and machinery are complete and ready for use, and the swing bridge over the lock will b6 completed this month. The dredging of the channel is proceeding to a depth of twenty-eigM feet at ordinary spring tides, in the first place; 38,000 cubic yards only remain to be excavated. The canal lock into the dock i3 in progress, and will be rapidly completed, there only remaining to be executed 1,600 yards of ex- cavation and 1,250 cubic yards of masonry. The masonry and excavation of the dry dock, to a length of 50 feet within the gates, is in rapid progress. All the works executed are in good and efficient order.—I am, gentle- man your obedient servant, JAS. ABKRNETHY. The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report. Mr. VIVIAN, M.P., seconded the motion. He sup- posed that in mentioning the removal of the whole of the East Pier, Mr. Abernethv meant only such a. portion as was necessary for the opening. It had been suggested that a portion of the western part of that pier should remain permanently. He did not know whether that matter had been con- sidered. The CHAIRMAN said it would be considered at a committee meeting that afternoon. The MAYOK inquired if it was too much to ask when it was probable that the dock would be opened for the admission of vessels. He said that the dock works were in a very forward state, and the lock was perfectly ready. He should be glad to know when the channel would be sufficiently excavated to admit ships to load coal in the docks. The CHAIRMAN said he should have been glad it Mr. Abernethy had supplemented his report by some statement which would serve as a reply to the mayor's question. He would not himself ex- press any opinion. Everything depended upon the removal of the East Pier. He believed Mr. Walker was under the impression that he could remove that pier in a very few days. They would have an opportunity of enquiring of Mr. Aber- nethy what time would be necessary for the work, but it appeared to him (the chairman) that it would take weeks at least. Everything else ap- peared to be ready. The motion was carried. RAILWAY COMMUNICATION WITH THE RHONDDA. Mr. J. R, FRANCIS said that, if he was in order, he would move, That in view of the schemes now before Parliament for giving access to the Swansea Bay ports for the minerals of the Rhondda Valley, as well as for the convenience and advantage of the inhabitants of the districts interested, the clerk be authorised to draw up a memorial, setting forth tho necessity for such inter-communication, and praying tho favourable consideration of Parlia- ment to the same." The CHAIXMAN rulbd that Mr. Francis was not in order, because he had not given notice of his motion. It was stated that the memorial would be in time if it was adopted at the next monthly meet- ing, but it was understood that, if necessary, a special meeting would be called to resolve upon it. This concluded the business.

At Marylebone police-court, London, JéStérdir. David Atkins and James Harris were again charged on remand with stealing the picture Monarch of the Meadows." A statement by Atkins was read, in which be threw the blame on Harris, and also a statement by Harris, who declared the picture was really stolen by a man named Dehore. "0 magistrate committed both prisoners for trial:

CARDIFF. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones.)--&reef Disturbances.-Honorah M'Carthy, an old offender, was charged by Police-constable Franklyn with being drunk in the public street. She was now ordered to pay 10s, and costs, and the conviction was ordered to be registered.—Mary Ann Dee, charged by the same officer with being drunk and disorderly in Bute-street on Sunday night, was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour. She had repeatedly appeared in court.—Michael Wheelan was charged with assaulting C. R. ftibbs. It appeared that the complainant was in Bute- street when the last-named prisoner was appre- hended. He was called on to assist the police, and when he was doing so he was savagely struck on the head by the prisoner and others. Prisoner was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour. The head-constable said it was the practice of roughs to beat anyone who assisted the police, and the magistrate directed that 10s. should be given to the complainant from the poor-box for his services. Alleged Robbery from the Person.—Margaret Hos- kings, 139, Wellington-street, a married woman, was charged with stealing 12s. from the person of William Howard, a young man, on Saturday night. The prisoner, who denied the offence, was com- mitted for trial to the assizes. Alleged Robbery from a Cal).-Richard Lewis, a young man, was charged with stealing a cushion from a cab belong- ing to William Bucknell, in Partridge-load. Pri- soner, who was apprehended by Police-constable Hughes, was remanded until Wednesday in order that further inquiries might be made in the matter. A Violent Prisoner.—J. Hartnell, drover, was charged with stealing a walking stick belonging to Mr. Reece, at the Market Tavern, Canton, on Saturday night, and with assaulting Police-con- stable Isaac Friend. It appeared thift the prisoner was very drunk, and the charge of felony was now withdrawn. The police officer stated that the prisoner acted most vio- lently towards him when he was taken into custody. Prisoner was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour. Assault in a Public-house.— Matilda Brown was charged with" wounding Thos. Williams with a beer glass nt the Antelope Inn on the 6th inst. It appeared that the complainant was in the habit of annoying young women, and the prisoner was now let off with a line of 20s. and costs, or in default fourteen days with hard labour. Assaults ev. the Police.-Timothy Shea, for committing an unprovoked assault upon Police- constable J. Thomas on Saturday night at the St. Mary-street corner of Caroline-street, was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour.—J. Murphy and Winifred Dignil were similarly dealt with for assaulting Police-constable Stone. TUESDAY.—(Before Alderman D. Jones and Mr. J. W. Vachell.)-Ait Old Offender.—Minnie M'Guire, wlW now appeared in the court for the 35th time, wa. charged by Police-constable Parnell with being drunk and disorderly in Caroline-street. The pri- soner had been in gaol ten weeks awaiting her trial at the assizes, and on Monday she was acquitted. On the same day she committed the offence with which she was now charged. She was sent to gaol for one month, with hard labour. Assault on a Board of Trade OfLeer.-John Farrell, a youftg Fcaman, was charged with committing an assault upon John Davies, Board of Trade officer, at the Mercantile Marine Office, at the Docks, on Monday. Prisoner had remained some time in the office, although requested to leave, and when the complainant put his hand on him he knocked him down. The magistrates ordered him to pay 40s. and costs, or, in default, one month's imprison- ment with hard labour, a comparatively light sentence, on account of the good character which the prisoner was said to have hitherto borne. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones, Alder- man Daniel Jones, and Mr. J. W. Yacliell.)—Alleged Embezzlement by a Hoy.—Thomas Crane, lb, was charged with embezzling 34s., the property of Mr. George Hopkins, American Meat Market. Sufficient evidence having been given for that purpose, pri- soner was remanded till Monday. The Charge of Stealing a Cab Clushion.-Richard Lewis, charged on remand with stealing a cushion from a cab belonging to W. Bucknell, in Partridge-road, was discharged. School Board Prosecutions.—Several persons summoned for neglecting to send their children to school were each fined 5s.

LLANDAFF. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. C. H. Page and Dr. Paine.)-using Snares to Catch Ganie.-William Paxford was charged with using snares for the purpose of taking game, at St. Fagan's, on the 8th inst. Prisoner was ordered to pay 20s. and costs, or, in default, fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour.

NEWPORT. MONDAY.—(Before tho Mayor, Mr. L. A. Horn- fray, Mr. A. J. Stevens, and Mr. T. P. Wransbrough.) —Stealing Money.—William Palmer was charged with stealing a half-sovereign from George Clarke, on Saturday midnight. Sergeant Williams said these two men were coming out of Market-street, and he heard Clarke say to Palmer Give me my half-sovereign or I will give you in charge to the first policeman I meet." When Clarke saw the officer he said he put the half-sovereign on the table in the Royal Oak, and prisoner took it up, and refused to give it back. At the police-station two sovereigns and a half-sovereign were found upon him. The half-sovereign was to have been used as a stake for stepping," or dancing, but the other man would not dance, and then prisoner took it off the table and refused to return it to the prosecutor. Prisoner said he had no intention to steal. The Bench dismissed the case, and ordered the half-sovereign to be given to the pro- secutor. Board of Trade Proseclltion.-David Keating was charged with using a seaman's dis- charge note to which he was not entitled. Mr. A. P. Williams appeared for the prosecution. The prisoner had used a discharge note which was not his own on the 9th inst. He was liable to a penalty of L100, or six months' imprisonment. His excuse was that he had lost his discharge, and could not get a ship. Mr. Lyons said on payment of Is. he might have got a copy of the note he had lost. Remanded to Wednesday to make inquiry. ..Veglectinq Fami(v.-William Dineen, labourer, was charged under a warrant with leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Newport Union. Com- mitted for 28 days.- Wife Beating.—William Brown, pensioner, was sentenced to '21 days' hard labour for beating his wife, Johanna, on Sunday last. Stealing.-Cliarles Mills, a young man, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, the property of Mary Ann Mills. Both lodged in the same house. He stole the boots and pawned them for 2s. He was also charged with stealing a mumer and other articles from Henry Warnkyn, boarding house- keeper. Prisoner was sentenced to three months' hard labour on each charge. Private Improvement Expenses.—About a dozen persons were summoned for sums of money due to the corporation on pri- vate improvements. Most of them were settled privately, and in others orders were made.—A case against Mr. Robert Graham was adjourned until Wednesday week, at his own request. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. R. F. Woollett and Mr. Cullum.) Adjourned Case.-David Keating was charged on remand with using a seaman's certificate, which was not his own, for the purpose of getting a berth. He pleaded guilty on Monday, and the case was adjourned to make further in- quiries. He was now sentenced to a month's hard labour. Cruelty to a Horse.—William Eastman and Charles Williams were charged with this offence. Sergeant Winmill said on Saturday, at five p.m., the defendants were working the Pill omnibus. One of the horses had a very large sore on each side. It was crueltv to work the animal. Inspec- tor Willcox said he saw the horse in question and examined it. The skin was rubbed off by the trace, and there was a wound as large as his hand. A fine of lO. was imposed. An Unlicensed House.—Ann Frost, of the Britannia beerhouse, North-street, was summoned for selling beer in a house which is not licensed. Defendant formerly occupied the old house on Stow-hill, now being demolished. A week or two ago she went to live in a new house in North-street, where the offence was committed. Defendant admitted the offence, and submitted that she was occupying a house built on the same premises as those she formerly occupied. The Bench said the defendant had made a mistake in not applying for a now licence on the last licensing day. This was a peculiarly exceptional case, but the bench could not help her. The case was adjourned for a fort- night.

SWANSEA. MONDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary, Messrs. Buse, Forrester, and Daniel.)- IT-rife Beating.- James Samuel, haulier, Carmarthen-road, was charged on remand with assaulting his wife, Susannah. Mr. Woodward defended. The Bench found that prisoner had committed a very cruel assault, but as he had received a good deal of pro- vocation they thought the justice of the case would be met by a sentence of fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour. Deserting his Children.■—David Davies, boiler-maker, 30, Disraeli-street, Middlesborough, was charged with neglecting to maintain his infant children. Mr. Bowells, relieving-officer, said prisoner left his wife and three children, and afterwards the wife went to America, leaving two of the children with their grandparents and one with a friend of hois. The grandfather died, and the children became chargeable to the funds of the union. In reply to the bench, the relieving-officer eaid the guardians had been put to an expense of 12s. in relieving the children, and it had cost £ 5 2 6d. to bring the prisoner from Middlesborough. Prisoner was remanded. A Disorderly House.-Martha Ellery, a widow, was summoned for keeping a disorderly house at 32, Westbury-street. Defendant said she did net know the character of the people who were found in her house. Sha was fined X10. TUESDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary and Mr. Thomas Phi Ili pq.)--DesertiiigL his C-iiildi-en.-David Davies (35), riveter, 30, Disraeli-street, Middies- borough, was sent to prison for a month for neg- lectingto maintain his two infant children. Charge of Stealing. — J a n e Phillips, a domestic servant at the Terminus Hotel, was charged with stealing a feather bolster and pillow, the property of Abra- ham Hopkins, her master. She was remanded until Monday. A Stupid Freak.—F. A. F. Beres- ford, commission agent, Exchange-buildings, was summoned for extinguishing the public lamps in Walter's-road, on the 6th inst. Mr. W oodward ap- peared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty, and was fined 40s. and costs, the Stipendiary remarking that it was not a practical joke, because there was no wit or humour in it.

TREDEGAR. TUESDAY.—(Before the Rev. William Hughes and Mr. G. A. Brown.)-A Surety Fined-—TVaplithah George was brought up on a charge of having failed to appear when called upon, he being bound over by the bench; and John Hopkins, who had become his surety, was charged with neglectingto appear on the same date, viz., the 7t,h inst. The Bench told the defendants it was a serious matter. George would be fined 20s., and Hopkins 5s. and costs* Coal Stealers.—Tim class of delinquents does not appear to diminish, there being ten on the list to-day. None being old offenders, they were each fined 5s. Serious Assault on the Police.— James Casey and John Mara, powerful men, were brought up in custodv charged with violently assaulting Constables Walker and Fletcher at Tre- degar on the evening of Tuesday the 13th inst. Casey was sentenced to be imprisoned for three weeks, and Mara for two weeks, both with hard weeks, and Mara for two weeks, both with hard ] labour. Theft by a Gipsy.—Clementina Lovell, a young girl belonging to the gipsy tribe, was charged with stealing a bill-hook at Ynvsddu, near Cross Keys, belonging to William Matthews. She was fined 5s.

LLANELLY. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Messrs. J. S. Tregoning and Richard Nevill.)—Illegal Hours. — John Richards, Ship and Pilot, Seaside, was charged by Police-constable Thomas Davies with selling beer during illegal hours on the 6th inst. He was fined JE2 and costs, and the licence was ordered to be en- dorsed. Explosives .Act.-Ann Francis, Mount Pleasant, Llanelly, was, on the charge of Police- constable David Davies, fined 5s. and costs for having 61bs. of powder on her premises beyond the quantity permitted by her licence. A plea of ignorance of the law was set up by defendant. Pei-mitting Drunlanness.-Police-sergeant David Davies charged John Morgan, Coopers' Arms, with the above offence, alleged to have been committed on the 31st ult. Defendant was fined L2 and costs.

MONMOUTH. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. George Griffin Griffin, in the chair; Lieutenant-General Edward Somerset, C.B., and Mr. Arthur Bosanquet.)— Breach of the Licensing Lacs. Seth Williams, labourer; George Young, 18, labourer, and Lina Morgan, all of Whitebrook, were summoned for being on licensed premises, at the Hoop Inn, Penal, on January 28; and George Roberts, landlord of the Hoop Inn, was summoned for keeping his house open for the sale of intoxicating liquors after ten o'clock on the night in question. The Bench fined the defendant Roberts JE1 and costs, and ordered the licence to be endorsed, and the others Is. and 8s. 3d. costs each.

NEWPORT HARBOUR COMMIS- SIONERS. The monthly meeting of this board was held on Friday, at the offices in Dock-street, Colonel Lyne in the chair. There were present-The Mayor, Admiral Foote, and Messrs. H. J. Davis, J. Moses, O. Goss, D. Prvce, J. Murphy, G. 1. Jones, H. Jayne, T. J. Beynon, H. Beynon, S. Goss, T. Latch, J. S. Adam, T. Colborne, D. Evans, E. J. Grice, and T. Pugsley. INCOME. The harbour dues for January were £ 329 16s. 9d., or L65 14s. more than in January, 1881; gridiron dues, £31 Os. 8d., or £ 4 19s. lOd. in excess of the corresponding month of last year; and ballast dues, £ 50 9s. 6d., or an increase of £ 14 7s. 6d. The free contributions to the infirmary amounted to £ 40 15s. 6d., showing an increase of £ 5 5s. Mr. O. Goss said the harbour dues were now double what they were a few years ago. ASSISTANT HARBOUR MASTER'S REPORT. Mr. Kepple Foote reported the engagement of Mr. Barlow, of Swansea, to remove the wreck of the steamship Primus. He said a boat of some description was required to enable him to dis- charge his duties satisfactorily, and recommended a small steam cutter, which would cost about £ 250. He visited the various localities where fccorias was in the habit of being thrown into the tributaries of the Usk, and found that at some of the works the practice still existed; and that at Abertillcry, and between Blaina and Nantyglo, ashes from cottages were continually deposited in the river.—The question of a steam cutter was re- ferred to a committee. As to the tipping of refuse at the works, the letter sent by the clerk to Messrs. Richards and Co., Pontypool, had not been answered by them; but the mgnager of the Ebbw Vale Company had written to say the practice of tipping refuse should be at once discontinued. The other parties referred to in the report are to be written to. THE SINSTNG OF TIE PRIMUS. Minutes of several committee meetings, held in consequence of the above-named steamer having sunk fin >the river, after being towed from the dock, were read, detailing the steps taken to dis- pose of the wreck of that vessel. The agent of the underwriters had visited the town, and, after inspecting the wreck, he had received instructions to have nothing to do with it. The commis- sioners had then to take steps to get it removed. Messrs. Mordey and Carney, of Newport, had effered to do the work for £ 2,700; Mr. Capel, of Cardiff, for £ 2,000; or for JE20, if he were allowed to take the material. Finally they arranged with Mr. Barlow, of Swansea, to break up the wreck and place the material on the Penner Wharf for 20s. per ton register, or Y,496, the work to be completed before the 4th of March. The report was adopted. THE VICE-CHATFTM.VN'S PORTRAIT. A committee of the whole board met on the 20 th ult., and recommended that the vice-chairman be asked to sit for his portrait, to be hung in the boardroom. The details to be left to the finance committee. This recommendation was now adopted, and the vice-chairman returned thanks for the compliment paid him. At a subsequent stage the finance committee reported that it met on the 3rd inst., and received a letter stating that Mr. Ouless, R.A., was unable to undertake the commis- sion. The selection of an artist was left with the mayor. Both portraits are to cost not more than JE300. THE ALEXANDRA DOCK BILL. A report was presented by a committee which had sat to inquire into the nature of the Bill now before Parliament for enlarging the Alexandra Dock. The committee had consulted Captain Aldridge, R.N., as to whether, in his opinion, the proposed diversion of the Ebbw by this scheme would affect the River Usk, and he had replied that he did not think it would be prejudicial to the Usk. The committee had resolved to petition against the Bill, and a draft petition had been prepared by Parliamentary Agents. It contained various allegations as to the way in which the Bill would inter- fere with the navigation of the river, and tho interests of the commission, dwelling specially on the fact that the commissioners had spent £ 3,000 on the ballast wharves which would be cut through if the proposed entrance to the dock were made. The petition submitted that the preamble could The petition submitted that the preamble could not be proved, and that a clause should be inserted for protecting the rights and interests of the com- mission. A letter was also read from the agents, saying that the petition was more for clauses than against the preamble. A letter which had been ient to the committee by Mr. Colborne was read, and was to the effect that they Bhould not go against the preamble of the Bill, but confine themselves to compensation for the ballast wharves, and objecting to interference with the Pilots' bill. The Chairman said the com- mittee gave due consideration to Mr. Colornels letter. There was every disposition to assist the Alexandra Dock Company in their undertaking, and he had no doubt that by pursuing the course now proposed they would secure all that was needed, and that, in fact, no petition would be required. He thought they could not go against the advice of their Parliamentary Agents, and he believed that in the end they would get what they wanted without opposing the Bill in committee.— Mr. Colborne said he was desirous that they should not attack the preamble, but he wished to prevent the company taking away the ballast land.—The committee's report was adopted. It was also resolved to keep a record of the names of those sent to be treated at the Infirmary. This was all the business.

NEWPORT BOARD OF GUAR- DIANS. There was a tolerably good attendance on Satur- day, Mr. Woodruff being in the chair, and Colonel Lyne in the vice-chair. Number of paupers in the workhouse, 298 corresponding week last year, 280. Died during the week:—Hannah Stinchcomb, aged 24 years; Elizabeth Williams, aged 30 years; and Michael Haggerty, aged 20 years. Receiving out-door relief, 1,172 adults and 710 children, at a cost of £179105. 8d. Number of children in the Caerleon Schools, 163; corresponding week, 143. Returns of cases of vaccination in the half-year ending the 30th of June, 1881, were presented. Caerleon District: 187 births, 165 cases of vaccina- tion succeeded. 20 died, 2 removed. Mynyddislwyn: 444 births; 406 succeeded, 26 died, 10 removed, 2 postponed. Newport: 609 births 553 succeeded, 40 died, 10 removed, 6 postponed. St. Woollos: 224 births 203 succeeded, 16 died, 4 removed, 1 postponed. The Local Government Board had remitted to the treasurer of this union the sum of XI,307 8s. on account of lunatics for the year ending Michael. mas, 1881. This was the chief business of public interest.

NEWPORT GAS COMPANY. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at the offices of the company on Monday. Mr. T. Gratrex presided, and there were present Messrs. E. J. Phillips (deputy-chairman), H. Fan', J. Firbarlk, T. Llewellyn Brewer, B. G. Blew (direc- tors), W. Christophers, T. E. Cooke, E. Lawrence, W. Wade, D. Lewis, W. G. Cartwright, D. W. Jen- kins (Caerleon), Daniell, Marsh, ana J. tiale (Llantwit).—Mr. Marfleet, the secretary, having read the notice convening the meeting, the follow- ing report was taken as read:— The accounts, as audited for the half-year ending the 31st of December, 1881, are forwarded herewith. The directors recommend the payments of the same divi- dends as last half-year. The sum oftIOO has been added to the depreciation fund for works on leasehold lands. The total expenditure on capital account up to the 31it of December, 1881, was £ 78,799 6s. 7d. This has to be reduced by the premium iCl,300 ISia. 9d., realised on sale by public auction of 1,250 C shares In June last., in pur- suanne of the Act of Parliament, which will reduce the total sum to &77,698 6s. lOd. In consequence of the greiit increase in the consumption of gas, which has more than doubled during the last ten years, it is ab- solutely necessary that, immediate steps be taken to trect new works on the freehold land purchased by the company, which cannot be further delayed to meet the increasing demand for gas witli safety. The directors have, therefore, given the engineer instructions to pre- pare plans for the erection of new works. Tlie engineer reports that the whole of the works are in satisfactory working order. The revenue account showed that the income from the sale of gas for the half-year ending the 31st of December, 1881, was £ 7,407 lis. 7d.; pri- vate lamps and public lighting, £ 356 Is. 8d.; rent of nieters, £ 341 9s. 7d.; residual products, £ 1,709 18s. 5d.; rents, transfer fees, and interest, £ 113.19s.; total receipts, £ 10,439 0s. 3d. The total expenses for the half-year amounted to £ 7,173 4s. 10d.; earned to net revenue account, £ 3,265 15s. 5d. The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts. The report was adopted, and it was resolved that dividends at the rate of 5 per cent, on Class A Stock, 31 on Class B Stock, and 3i on Class C Shares, for the half year ending December 31,1881, be declared payable on the 20th inst. A hearty vote of thanks to the directors concluded the business.

On Tuesday evening a life-buoy, oa which was painted s.s. City of London," was banded to Lloyd's agent, having been found in Clones Bay. The marriage of the Earl of Winterton and Lady Georgina Hamilton, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Abstcuvu, will take place abotit tbi middle of the ia«nth., I

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. I The quarterly meeting was held on Tuesday, the Mayor in the chair. Present --Aldermen H. J Davis, D. Harrhy, J. Murphy. L. A, Homfray- Wyndham Jones, and Councillors H. A. Huzzey, J, Gibbs, G. Hoskins, T. Jones, H. Faulkner, E. Phillips, A. R. Bear, A. Blake, B. Evans, J. R. Jacob,. t. Griffiths, J. C. Sanders, T. Pugsley, and O. Goss. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, the following business was transacted. Reports of watch committee were taken as read. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Alderman Davis brought up this report. Amongst other things of minor importance the committee recommended that an assistant-inspector- of nuisances be appointed, at 30s. per week, and that Mr. Thomas Roberts, the assistant to Mr. Turner, collector, be so appointed.—The committee recommended that steps be taken ;to obtain by- laws for regulating the number of passengers in the tram-cars.—The gas examiner reported that at the end of the month the illuminating power was 15-37, and purity satisfactory.—The return of private improvement expenses showed that £ 10.598 3s. had been expended in four years, and £ 8,422 19s. 2d. had been recovered.—A number of building plans were recommended to be passed.— Notices to be served for private improvements in Caxton-place. The report generally was adopted without discussion; but as to the question of tram cars, Alderman DAVIS said the oondition of the tram cars was a disgrace to the town. They were dirty, they were covered over with placards inside and out. they were horsed in a most disreputable man- ner, and the conductors and drivers were not such as ought to be. The cars were not fit for a lady to get into. The onlv way in which an improvement could be effected was j by making by-laws for their proper man- agement. Any number of passengers was; carried. He had himself seen as many as 30, and outside men were constantly seen smoking. He moved that steps be taken forthwith to frame by- laws for duly regulating passenger traffic. Alderman L. A. HOMFRAY seconded the motion, and, after a short discussion, it was carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. JACOB presented this report. The committee recommended that a borough rate of Is. in the £ —including 4d. for education, and Id. for the free library—be made. This would i — -rude L2,337 9s. Id. from Newport, £ 4,464 16s. Id. from St. Woollos, and X279 4s. 4d. from Christchurch total, S7,081 10s. 6d. Last year the rate amounted to Is. ld. Then with regard to the general district rate, the com- mittee recommended that a rate of Is. in the L, for six months only, be made. That would necessi- tate two rates in the year, and increase the work of the collector. In moving that the report be adopted, the chairman of the committee pointed out the advantages which would result. It was believed that by having two rates in the year the money would be collected more closely, and there would be a less number of voids. The poorer class of ratepayers would be better able to pay in two small amounts than one large one. Again, a re-valuation was now going on, and they would lose the benefit of the increased valuation for one year if they made a year's rate instead of one for the half-year. One more point in favour of the change was, that they would avoid all legal difficulties which might arise as to the collection of a rate extending over twelve months. Alderman JONES seconded the motion. Mr. GIBBS did not like to sanction a permanent additional outlay of £ 150 a year offhand. He proposed an amendment, that" the matter be de- ferred until the next meeting of the council. Mr. HUZZET seconded the amendment. After some further conversation, the question was referred to a special meeting. The remaining portion of the finance commit- tee's report consisted of a recommendation to pay a number of accounts, and that L560 be granted to the free library, half to be paid BOW, and the other half in August next. PUBLIC WORKS AND PABLIAMENTARY (JOINT) COMMITTED. This committee reported on the question of en- larging the Town-hall, and recommended that the enlargement should front the new street, so as to secure the necessary accommodation; and that &dvertisements be issued, calling for plans from architects, a premium of JE70 to be given for the most approved plan, and C30 for the next approved. It would be necessary to utilise the present assembly-room and commercial-room for offices. The school board, it was stated, could not be accommodated. Alderman HOMFRAY hoped the council would seriously consider the propriety of building a new town-hall. It was often said that Newport had a great future before it. In the estimation of some people Cardiff was going to the dogs; but he thought Newport was not. (Laughter.) Looking to the future, he thought they should set their minds upon building a new town-hall. Alderman MURPHY thought they had better select a site for a new building, and ask architects to supply alternative plans. Mr. JACOB moved an amendment that the report be adopted. He said they had made special arrangements with Mr. Arthur Evans for the purchase of part of his property to carry out the proposed enlargement. They would have two frontages, and he was satisfied they would secure all they required and at a moderate cost. After a good deal of discussion, the matter was deferred until the special meeting of the council, to be held for another purpose. PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE. This committee had fully considered the Alex- andra Dock Bill, and recommended the council not to oppose it. The committee recommended certain payments to be made in respect of properties acquired for the new street:—Mr. E. Price. Noah's Ark, purchase money, £ 1.600; interest. £10 Is. 8d. rent, £ 2 9s. lOd.; Messrs. Lloyd's costs, £ 40; total, £1,652 lls. 6d. Property in Market street purchase. £ 300 costs, JE13 4s. 4d.; total, 1313 4s. 4d. Mr. Hancock, pur- chase, jESCO costs, £ 17 17s.; total, L317 17s. Mr. 1 A. H. Oliver, purchase, £ 475; interest, L3 98. rent. £ 2 10s.; costs, £ 30 total, £ 510 19s. Mr. C. H. Oliver, purchase, fSOO interest, £4 15s.; costs, £40; total (less £16 16s.), £ 533 18s. 6d. Alderman MURPHY said he hoped the council would allow the licence of the Bunch of Grapes to lap-e, and not sell it to anyone to be transferied to another part of the town. There were a great many persons who thought the number of licences should be lessened, and as this opportunity oc- curred, he hoped t,he council would take it for that purpose. He gave notice of a motion that the licence of the Bunch of Grapes be not sold. The MAYOR: Defer it till the next quarterly meeting. (Laughter.) Alderman MURPHY I shall be too late then. The report was adopted. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS), HOSPITAL, AND PORT SANITARY COMMITTEE. This report stated that the committee was not in a position to receive pauper cases into the hospital, but there were three cottages in Canal- parade which might be placed at the disposal of the guardians. The committee met a deputa- tion from the Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture, Major Herbert, &c., and agreed to restrict the removal of cattle from Bristol market for fourteen days, and further, if necessary but to admit cattle brought from Somersetshire, on a declaration that they were free from disease, and had not been in Bristol market. The Cardiff Cor- poration to be asked to co-operate in this matter. The report was adopted. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Mr. T. JONES presented this report. The com- mittee recommenced a further payment of L300 to the builder, on the certificate of the architect. Also, that the advertisement asking for subscrip- tions towards the furnishing fund be discontinued. Adopted. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Mr. B. DAVIES, the medical officer of health, in his report, stated:— There were 338 births in the last quarter of 1881, or 38 per 1,000 of the population 180 deaths occurred, affor- ding a death-rate oi 20 per 1,000. Eighty-seven of the; deaths were in children under five years, while 93 had reached the age five and upwards—26 of the latter being sexagenarians. The only notable feature in this return is the occurrence of two deaths from small-pox- one in a foreign seaman, the other in an inmate of a common lodging-house. Since then the dUease has j' spread to a limited extent. The cases are, however, mostly of a mild character. It may here seem super- fluous to mention, but perhaps it cannot be repeated too often, that small-pox is the most prerentlble of all the complaints that afflict human nature-vaceinatior in infancy, followed by re-vaccination at a later period being, when efficiently performed, the "absolute block" against it. Wore this precaution generallr adopted, we should have nothing to fear from small-pox, and the personal sacrifice entailed is but a small one for the attainment of a great public good. The past year has been a comparatively healthy one in this town, as it has been, on the whole, free from the graver kinds of epidemic disease. 1,280 births were registered during the year, giving a birth rate of 36 per thousand of the population, as estimated by the late census. Six hundred and sixty-one deaths occurred in the same space of time, being 30 more than in the pre- ceding year, and affording a death rate of 18'6 per thousand, which is not an unfavourable one for &11; urban population of our magnitude. The zymotic diseases which contributed to the death rate were- Small-Mx, which was fatal in two instances, measles in one, soarlatina in twelve, croup (not spasmodic) in ten, whooping oough in 23; typhoid fever in eight, con- tinued fevers of doubtful sorts in three, diarrh«a and dysentery in sixteen, erysipelas in five, and Dueroeral fever in seven amounting alto- gether to 87 cases, and at the rate of 2'4 per thousand of the population. The other chief causes of death were Bbeumatic fever, 4; phthisis, 65; in- flammatory affections of the lungs, 13T heart disease, 27 and 37 from various injuries. The chief epidemic was whooping cough, which was pretty evenly dis- tributed through the four quarters of the vear. Scarlet fever prevailed to a limited extent, in the' spring, then subsided, to reappear in the last quarter, when it proved fatal in nine instances. SCHOOL BOARD PRECEPT. This board asked for £ 2,417 3s., to cover the estimated expenditure for the current year-pay- ments to be made on the 1st of April, 1st of July, and 1st of October. THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY CO I. LEGE AT CARDIFF. Mr. JACCB, having ascertained that the mayor had received a copy of a memorial from Cardift praying that the Government would adopt that town as the site of a College for South Wales and Monmouthshire, said he was prepared to move a resolution in favour of Cardiff, but he thought, after the long sitting they had had, members would not be able to give the subject that full consideration which it deserved. He would give notice of a motion. It was said there would be a public meeting on Thursday afternoon to consider the question, and Mr. Jacob's motion was, therefore, deferred until the council meets on the 23th inst. SUXDAY DELIVEKT OF I.KTTKBB. The MAYOR read a letter asking the corporation to favour the effort now beiag made to get the delivery of letters on Sundays done away with. This was deferred till the next meeting, and the sitting terminated a few minutes before two o'clock.

Lord William Beresford, Y.C., has been ap- pointed by the Viceroy to be his military secretary, in succession to Colonel White, who lias"resigned. I Upon good authority it is stated that the pro- posed balloon trip from England to France will take place on March 2, and not on March 22, as I previously announced. On Sunday, at the close of a service in the Tower I Hill Independent Chapel, Denbigh, John Hughes, clerk to Mr. Williams, timber merchant, died suddenly in the arms of another member of the chanal

1- THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT CARDIFF. MR. COIiBETT'S CANDIDATURE. A largely-attended meeting of the electors of tli Canton and Grange! own Ward was held at the National Schoolroom, Canton, on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of hearing from Mr. J. A. Corbett, who has been invited to contest the vacancy caused by Mr. Isewbery's retirement from the town council of Cardiff, an exposition of his views upon matters of local aad general interest. Amongst those present were Dr. Vachell, Mr. J. W. Vachell, Mr. J. le Bouianger, Mr. E. Grogan, Mr. E. H. Capper, Mr. D. Lloyd Lougher, Mr.*Yoratii- and Mr. R. D. Spencer. Mr. YORATH, who, on the motion of Mr. Lougher, seconded by Dr. Vachell, was called upon to take the chair, said that the present period was a critical one in the history of Cardiff, and it be- hoved the ratepayers to select the best possible men to represent them. A great and important undertaking was under serious consideration, and it was to be hoped that Lord Bute might be enabled to effect his object. (Hear, hear.) C> Mr. Corbett very courteously came forward, at the request of the deputation which waited upon him, to fight the battle of the ward. He lived amongst tha people of Canton, and his interest in C-rangetown was sufficiently well known to commend him to local support. (Applause.) Mr. CORBETT, who was received with great applause, said that, having carefully perused the address of his opponent, he had failed to extract one hint as to his views upon any question affect ing that ward or the borough generally. He Mr Corbett) did not attach sufficient importance it the address to be at all frightened by it, nor should the numerously signed requisition referred tc therein prevent him from going to the poll. It was his desire to be returned rather upon local gr ounds than from political reasons. If he were not free to exercise his judgment at the town council on local aDd municipal matters which might without the ties of party politics hp would prefer not to go there at all. (Hear, hear The maintenance of the markets at Canton wai one especially affecting that ward, and it would b his pleasure and duty to retain The markets there (Applause.) It was to be regretted that the road at Leckwith was not finished, and he should be glad to help it on as much as possible. (Applause.) He likewise hoped that before long the new railway bridge across the Taff would be completed. The Great Western Railway Company, he was glad to hear, seriously contemplated making a station at Canton, and had already expended a good deal of money on works which would give em- ployment to about 300 men. (Applause.) The question of rating had been a good deal mooted in Canton, that portion of the borough, since the amalgamation, having contributed towards the county expenses a proportion which, was not borne by other districts. Mr. Sanders pro fessed to be very active in connection with this matter, but it should be remembered that Mr. Sanders was a member of the board of health at the time of the amalgamation, and subsequently of the council. He took an active part in arranging the details of that negotiation, and he should then have taken into consideration that prevention was better than cure. (Rear, hear.) There was one question upon which Mr. Sanders and himself would probably agree, and that was the proposed establishment of the University College for this part of Wales at Cardiff. kAp- plause.) If sent to the town council as a representative of Canton and Grangetow he should endeavour to promote the claims of Cardiff as irresistible. These matters were, how- ever, not so important and less likely to give rise to a difference of opnion than the question whether or not the present docks at Cardiff should be extended. Upon that question Mr Sanders did not appear to have said a single word in his address, but the speaker did Dot think it unfair to assume that if Mr Sanders had been present at the council meetin; on Monday last his vote would have been found in the minority in support of the amend ment, which had for its object the prevention ok a petition going from Cardiff in favour of the Bute Dock Bill. The amendment was rather in geniously worded, and seemed to be based on policy which he might describe as "willing U wound, but yet afraid to strike." He (Mr. Corbett; was cordially in favour of the Bill, and that wa. the true reason for his appearance there that eve ning—(applause;—for he considered that whoevei was returned as the result of the vacancy which ex isted should have pronounced c-pinions on that sub ject. If Mr. Sanders said, on being asked, that hI would not support the Bill, there would be a distinct issue between them, which would have to be de cided next Saturday week. (Hear, hear.) A great effort had been made by a certain individual at the Docks (he alluded to Mr. Riches) against the Bill which Lord Bute was trying to promote, though that very gentleman was at one time very urgent in support of the attempts which were being made to obtain increased dock accommoda- tion at Cardiff. Mr. Riches said at the shipowners' dinner the other day that there was no need for more docks, as the coalfields of the dis- trict were being rapidly exhausted, and the turning point of Cardiff, if not already reached, would be reached in a few years. That view ha (Mr. Corbett) entirely opposed, and he was justi- fied in so doing by the statements of more ex- perienced men, as regarded the capabilities of the local coalfields, than Mr. Riches. The rival town.- of Newport and Swansea had both got docks more than ample for their trade, and if Cardiff did not obtain sufficient dock accommo. dation it ran a risk of losing its trade. Not only was there a want of dock accommoda- tion felt as regarded the coal trade of Cardiff, but also as regarded the timber trade, which was already a very important one. Lord Bute's Bill provided for the latter by the construction of ? pond for floating logs, and if proper accommoda- tion were afforded there was no reason why the timber trade of Cardiff should not be equal to that of Liverpool, Hull, or London. The ship owners of Cardiff had been very fairly and satisfactorily met by Lord B Lite'? representatives, but those engaged in the coal trade seemed to expect that Lord Bute should construct new docks on the terms of the Act of 1874, while his lordship evidently had no intention of doing anything of the kind. This was scarcely a reason- able demand, and it might well be imagined that Lord Bute and the commercial gentlemen asso dated with him would not impose tolls which would unduly prejudice the trade of the town. At a council meeting the other day it was stated by a gentleman connected with the school board who ought to know something—(laughter)—that under the new Act Lord Bute would obtain a strip of the fore- shore, the value of which might be represented by £ 150,000. The foreshore, however, was the property of the Crown or the lord of the manor, who. so far as Cardiff at all events was concerned, might safely be trusted to take care of themselves. (Hoar, hear.) After some further remarks, Mr. Corbett resumed his seat amid loud applause. Mr. EUTCHINS moved, That in the opinion of this meeting Mr. Corbett is a fit and proper person to represent this ward in Cardiff Town Council, and pledges itself to use every legitimate means to secure his return." Mr. Sanders, he considered was a useful man out of the council, because hi acted as a sort of Bobby in the way of keep ing the members in ord.er, but to return him as a municipal representative would be a grand mis- take. (Laughter.) Mr. BAUGK seconded the resolution. Mr. CORBETT having replied to some questions, Mr. CAPPER briefly addressed the meeting, anc in the course of his remarks said he did not think it judicious that any man whose livelihood pended to a certain extent on the political view IJP took of any question should be put in the council Dr. YACHELL followed in the same strain, and a humorous speech was then delivered by Mr HANNEX. The resolution having been put, was carriet with only six dissentients. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded th" proceedings.

CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual weekly meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse, Cardiff on Saturday, Mr. C. W. David in the chair. Tiie Master reported that during the week there had been 31 admissians, 38 discharges, and 2 deaths, leaving 465 in the house, an increase of 25. The- number of vagrants relieved was 39, against 62 in the corresponding week of last year.-The Master of Ely Schools reported that during the week there liad been no admissions and 1 discharge, leaving 212 in the house, a decrease of 9 as compared with the same week of the preceding year.—The Cierk reported that during the week out-door relief had been administered to 2,657 persons, at a cost of £ 25917s. 2ct. showing a decrease in the number of 201, and in the amount of L30, as compared with the same week of last year.—After tito consideration of the report of the visiting committee of the Ely Schools, Mr. Jacobs said that when at the schools some ot them made it their business to test the ability of ? few of the children in rea.ding and writing. Witt the result they were disappointed, and under the circumstances he deemed it his duty to bring for ward a resolution, the object of which was to ascer tain the exact educational condition of the schools He then moved, That it be an instruction to th' clerk to prepare a return of all the children in El) School who are, in the opinion of the chaplain, un rible to read and write. with their ages and -,tb. period they have been in the institution and alsu a return, classified according to the age. of lb, standard passed by each child examined by thi Government Inspector."—Mr. J. Ramsdale secondw" the motion, but said he thought they should not be too sweeping in their assertions in regard to this matter, as in many cases there might be quali- fying circumstances. He instanced the case of a girl who was before the guardians on tha previous Saturday, and who, though for some years an in- mate of the house, was u-lable to read and write. He said that from inquiries he had made he had ascertained that the doctor prohibited this girl from learning, as she was suffering from an affaC' tion of the eyes.—After some further discussior was carried, and the proceeding, terminated.

LLIXEGvYAD SCHOOL BOARD. TRIENNIAL ELECTION, rlip polling took place Friday week. There -c.eft t%n candidates for nine seats. The result of tb" poll was declared the same evening at eight p.w. bv Mr. R. ft. Lewis, presiding officer W. L. Jones, surgeon 453 T/aniel Evans, Brechfa 25 W. Kirby, Pa.ntglos Arms é3S Ti. Evans, Velingwm, miller 24-2 I. Rees, Llwynfertune, farmer 218 T. Jenkins, Parkhenrv, gentleman 195 John Simpson, Cwm, farmer 171 William Evans, Manachty, farmer 133 John James, Ffynonjgollen, farater- 12S John Griffiths, ahQltkeep." 92