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CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this Committee was fteld in the Grand Jury-room of the Town-hall on Monday evening, when there were present—Mr. P. Davies (who presided), Dr. Vaebell, Mr. £ Seward, Rev. W. E. Winks, Mr. Peter Price, Mr. W. H. Thomas, Mr. T. H. Riches, Mr. J. W. Thomas, Dr. Taylor, Mr. W. J. Trounce, Mr. J. G. Proger, Mr. G. E. Robinson, Mr. Thomas Rees, and Mr. W. Ronnfeldt. It was intimated that the memorial to the Charity Commissioners which the town-clerk was instructed to prepare had been drawn up and forwarded. The minutes of the library sub-committee meeting held on the 3rd inst. having been read, some conversation took place respecting a recommendation of the com- mittee that one of Cotgreve's indicators should be purchased at the price quoted-£119-for the new library. The indicator was spoken of as an apparatus hich would save an immense amount of time and trouble to the borrowers and librarian alike. It was also explained that similar indicators had been abolished at Richmond and elsewhere. On the other hand it was urged that the indicator pur- chased some years ago for the present library had been of really no service, that in the meantime Cotgreve's apparatus had not generally been idopted in the public libraries of other large towns, tnd that the expense could not well be afforded just yet. The latter view was carried in the form of an amendment, as opposed to a motion.by the Rev. Mr. Winks. Dr. Taylor intimated that he had been furnished with four pieces of Swansea. china, which had been contributed for the New Museum by Mr. Stallybrass, of Elm wood House, Roath, and he (Dr. Taylor) hoped that these would form the pre- cursor of other donations of Nantgarw or Swansea manufacture. A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to the donor, on the motion of Dr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Seward. Attention was called in the minutes of the museum sub-committee to a. letter, dated January 27, from the Free Library and Art Gallery Committee of Birmingham, asking the co-operation of the Cardiff Committee in con- certing measures for bringing before the Commis- sioners of the Exhibition of 1851 the claims of pro- vincial towns to participate in the funds at their disposal, and to urge upon the Government the policy of granting loans to provincial museums from the British Museum and other national col- lections. It was resolved, on the motion ot Mr. Trounce, that the Mayor, ex-Mayor, and Lr. Tavlor be appointed to form a deputation to wait Upon the Lord President of the Council, as was further suggested in the Birmingham communica- tion. Dr. Taylor reminded the committee that seven years ago the Foresters of Cardiff had con- tributed £10 towards the funds of the Free Library. With interest the donation now amounted to .Ell 17s. Id., and he thought the time had now come when it should be applied. The best way, in his opinion, would be to expend it upon some- thing which would serve as a memento to the givers. He therefore moved, and it was agreed to, that a stained glass window be put in the staircase of the new building. Mr. Proger, in view of the completion of the New Library and Museum, which, Mr. Seward said, would probably lake place about the end of June, moved as follows:—" That the mayor (Mr. Alfred Thomas) be cordially invited to open the New Free Library and Museum and Schools of Science and Art, and that the following gentlemen be appointed a special committee for the purpose of making all proper and requisite arrangements in connection with the opening feremony, and particularly to organise a trades' Procession on the occasion thereof: the chairman of each sub-committee, the chairman of the build- ing committee, with Mr. Riches and Mr. David Jones, with power to add to their number." Dr. Vachell seconded the proposition, which was carried. There was no other business of interest. It CONCERT.—On Monday evening a. concert, which attended by a large audience, was given in the Assembly-room of the Town-hall, by the pupils of St. Mary's Hall School. The excellent pro- gramme, which comprised songs by Miss Gertrude Lewis and others, and a cantata entitled The Slower Queen," the characters in which were taken by the pupils, was rendered throughout in a banner which merits only unqualified praise. Mrs. Ryan, R.A.M., presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. F. C. Mackadam at the harmonium, and the Arrangements were under the superintendence of Mr. Simpson. A CHILD Run OVER.—On Tuesday a little child, !la.med Mark Hennessy, was knocked down and rUn over by a cab in Herbert-street. On being taken to the Infirmary its external injuries were °hletiy found to be on its left arm and side. ACCIDENT TO A POLICEMAN.—At an early hour on Tuesday morning Police-constable Joseph Tom- J'nson, while on duty in Bute-street, slipped on a Piece of orange peel which was on the pavement, jiud broke his right leg. The officer was conveyed to the Infirmary, where he remains. PROPERTY SALE.—At the sale by auction, held by p1'- J. E. Gunn, at the Great Western Hotel, one ,0t only was sold, viz., 134- and 136, Broadway, ^oich was knocked down to Mr. R. Cory at *■^70. W'e are informed, however, that other pro- perties were afterwards sold privately. Coffee TAVERN COMPANY.—A general meeting the shareholders of the London, Liveipool, and ^°u.th Wales Coffee Tavern Company was held at their No. 3 Branch, St. Mary-street, on the 21st lnst., Mr. Johns presiding, for the transaction of general business. The manager reported that the trading for the last four months wa.s most satisfac- tory, enabling the company to pay a dividend of 15 per cent. for the half-year. INQUEST. — On Wednesday Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, held an inquest upon the body of George Itobbins. who was drowned in the West Bute The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental -,tallJ.
PENARTH.
PENARTH. CONCERT.—On Friday week the fourth I:1d t band concert was given in Andrews's-hall, "en, in addition to the artillery band, the Cardiff mateur Minstrel Society gave a very amusing clever entertainment. The efforts of the members were highly appreciated, the ^cal parts being rendered exceedingly well. »?Vera' encores would have resulted, but it was ^vea out that none could be responded The only fault was that the pro- lamine was rather too long. The band, t oder the leadership of Mr. P. Draper, performed o or three operatic and other selections in an ^eptionaily good style. There was a very large tidience, the hall being filled. The residents of enarth are indebted to Captain Ingram for having got up four of the most enjoyable and best concerts fcVer given in Penarth.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. Persecution OF THE JKWS.—On Sunday after- t °on a. service was held at the synagogue in this with reference to the persecution of the e*s in Russia. Besides the usual congregation, a ^.tge number of Christians were present, including Revs. W. Shillito, J. W. Lance, F. Bedwell, W. ouleby, and W. D. Williams, and a number • laymen. The Rev. D. Fay, minister of the Bris- i a congregation, preached a short sermon on the *tCrc^'s' And ye shall love the stranger, for ye T^re strangers in the land of Egypt." The chief ^■bbi's pastoral letter was read, as was also a *P*cial prayer for the occasion. A large number t contributions towards the Mansion House Fund efe announced. It is intended to ask the mayor 0 call a public meeting. a English CHURCH UNION.—On Monday evening meeting of the local branch of this union was at the mission-room of St. John's Church, ČtDv.. -hl!1, Mr. A. C. Jones presiding. The Rev. J. j. Harding read a paper on The Bishops their uties, and Mode of Election." The object of the Paper was to show that the present method of Acting bishops was not in accordance with pri- usage, as the clergy were not consulted. Ahe VICAEAGE OF ST WOOLLOS.—We learn on s°od authority that the Bishop of Llandaff has appointed the Rev. W. Conybeare Bruce, M.A., of St. Nicholas, Glamorganshire, as the ^ccessor to the Rev. Canon Hawkins, vicar of St. ^oollos. Mr. Brace graduated at the University o]]ege) Oxford, and succeeded his father, the Rev. Bruce, at St. Nicholas about ten years ago. He a nephew of Lord Aberdare.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. Ch NINO OF A ORGAN.—At the Wesleyan apel, College-street, on Wednesday evening last ote.a new organ was opened by Mr. C. Bucknall, vT Clifton. The instrument has been erected by ^essrs. Stringer and Co., Hanley. Staffordshire, at ji^pst or £ 600. In connection with the opening of new instrument special services were held on ruod«y, when the Rev. J, Owen occupied the Pulpit in the morning, the Rev. Ossian Davies in !le afternoon, and the Rev. Bloomfield Jamea in e evening. A special choir performed Jackson's a nlDg and evening services, and other special bii vms anc* hymns were sung. Mr. W. G. Clutter- Presided at the organ. There was a large congregation at each service. EBB-TIDE AT MUMBLES.—An AT e!?b-tide occurred on Sunday and sL H Sbl?' -About 50 yards of the Mixen *»nd was v^b y dry for nior/th;m an hour each fl°n 1 = ay„ number ot gentlemen Jsited the rare sand island for the purpose of ~»king lunch upon it. JT^mcBcc^nok COMPANY (LIMITED)—On hf lay last the t'rS .annUal &enoral meeting of *6 shareholders of this company took place at the To™ces of the company, m Wind-street. Mr chas. ail chairman of the company, moved the t(v°^?oa the report and accounts as read shareholders by Mr. Herbert Goss, the j.an: ry» and in doing so he referred to the ven>. ^tension of the exchange during the first JU-o-. 'ta existence, which he said had been much ter tlmn was anticipated bv the gentlemen the company. He also congratu- *tllfe shareholders on the fact that all their had one by ODe been dealt with .»1 0Verc°me, and a most advantageous nrrange- t. b)' which the convenience of connection ^cu Posta' ar,d telegraph system might be "iw rec* at a moderate increase of subscription, had entered into with her Majesty's Post- factser*^enera': He had great pleasure and satis- *he °n i° nQOV'n§'the approval and adoption of of ar^p°_rt and accounts, and also the declaration "J^idend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, w- income-tax, while carrying forward a pro- substantial amount to the reserve The e motion was unanimously agreed to. ultn G rot''r'n& directors, Messrs. Crawford >er n' Herbert Goss, ;vnd Alexander Henderson, WUnanim0uq,y re-elected, as also Mr. R. G. ^hair r' the auditor. A vote of thanks to the an terminated the proceedings. OVER.—A boy, the son of Detective Police- was run over b-v a cab in High-street > 'jesday morning. His thigh was broken tls head severely bruised, and he now lie» in 3 ospital in a precarious condition.
' a, MERTHYR.
a, MERTHYR. r>AT-—The annual banquet at the H'ai • in commemoration of the Patron Saint II inaugurated during tlie high-constable- ™r- David Williams, is, we are pleased to td e, to he continued this year, under the °f the present pooulat High-Constable, C.James. MBNT COMMITTEE. — On Sat1.frd:ty the y meeting of this committee was held, Mr. R. H. Rhys presiding, the other members present I being Messrs. James Lewis, D. E. Williams, John Williams, George Martin, Thomas Jenkins, C. E. Mathews, and Thomas Williams. The adjourned appeal of Mr. M. R. David, Rock Brewery, Aber- dare, against the assessment of the brewery again came on for hearing, Mr. Thomas Phillips appear- ing for the appellant. Mr. D. Evans having valued the place at jE150, the committee agreed to reduce it to that amount gross and £121\. rateable value. Notice of appeal against the assessment of the Masonic-hall, Aberdare, was also given, but in order to give Mr. D. Davies an opportunity of look- ing the matter up it was adjourned. Mrs. Davies, Miner's Arms, and David Powell, Craw- ahay's Arms, Hirwain, also appealed against their assessments, but in each case it was confirmed. MISSION TO THE DEAF AND DUMB.—On Sunday afternoon, at High-street Chapel, Merthyr, the annual meeting of the local branch of the Glamor- gan Deaf and Dumb Mission was held, Mr. David Williams presiding. The Rev. J. M. Simcock opened the meeting with the reading of a chapter and prayer. The Chairman spoke of the claims the deaf and dumb had upon the sympathy of the public, and of the great good the mission had ac- complished in that neighbourhood. The Rev. J. M. Bowen, local secretary, read the annual report, -which showed that £20 had been contributed by Merthyr to the general fund. Mr. Rowland, the missionary, then addressed the deaf and dumb pre- sent in the sign" language, the address being afterwards read by Mr. T. W. Goodfellow. A col- lection in aid of the funds brought the meeting to a dope. Miss M. A. Jones, of Aberdare, by the aid of the finger" language, interpreted the ad- dresses to the deaf and dumb. The deaf and dumb of Merthvr and the surrounding district were kindlv entertained bv Mr. David Williams at the Victoria-street Coffee Tavern.
ABERCARN.
ABERCARN. Fire.—A fire broke out on Monday morning, at 7.30,'on the premises of Mr. Alfred Taylor, tailor and draper, Abercarn. The whole of" the stock, which was insured in the Lion Fire Insurance Company, was totally destroyed. The house and fixtures were not seriously damaged, immediate aid having been given to extinguish the fire by the police and others. to
ABERGAVENNY.
ABERGAVENNY. FUNERAL OF IR. ISAACS.—The funeral of Mr. Isaac Isaacs, of Hatherleigh Lodge, Abergavenny, took place on Monday. The deceased gentleman had been active and zealous in promoting the various improvements that had taken place in his native town. He was chairman for many years of the Abergavenny Improvement Commissioners, and during the time of his membership of that board devised the scheme for erecting the new Market and Town-hall, which has proved so great a boon to the town. The funeral being a public one was largely attended, and among those present were—The Rev. Canon Capel, various other minis- ters of all denominations, the improvement commissioners, and the principal tradesmen of the town. The deceased having died in the faith of his forefathers, a Jew, no religious service was read at the grave, which was in consecrated ground in the cemetery. The Rev. Canon Capel, after consulting the relatives of deceased, addressed the large assembly in a feeling manner, bearing his testimony to the many excellent qualities of his departed friend. In conclusion, he urged the audience to contribute a fund to be forwarded to the public subscription instituted for the relief of the suffering Jews in Russia, which would be a testimony to the memory of deceased.
BEDWELLTY.
BEDWELLTY. SCHOOL BOARD.—The offices of clerk and inspec- tor have been rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Hogg, and not by his dismissal, as stated in our issue of the 16th instant. Mr. Hogg resigned office on Tuesday last, and was voted a payment of three months' salary in advance.
iBLAINA.
BLAINA. SCHOOL TREAT.—The Church Sunday School treat came off on the 16th inst., and a large number of young people came together with their teachers to partake of the good things the ladies of the church had provided for them. After ample justice had been done to the tea, &c., the Rev. Lewis Lewis, the curate of the parish, took the chair at 7.30 p.m., and after a few appropriate remarks, distributed Prayer-books and other rewards to the most deserving scholars. Then a programme of recitations and singing was gone through by the members of the choir, and after singing the National Anthem all went away highly pleased. Much credit is due to the ladies for their exertions in getting up and conducting the treat, among whom may be mentioned Mrs. Lewis, the curate's wife Miss Evans, YVoodfield House Mrs. Gunter, Mrs. Milkins, Mrs. Olden, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Grainger, &e.
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—An ordinary meeting of this board was held on Saturday, when Mr. J- C. Nicholl presided. It was stated that Mr. Bircham did not intend to hold any further inquiry into the conduct of the medical officers, and the board then considered a letter from the Local Government Board, requesting them to call upon Mr. Leyshon to resign the office of vaccination officer. The Chairman stated that pffi- cially the board knew nothing against Mr. Leyshon, and he thought that in calling upon him to resign they should give some reason for the etep. The vice-chairman (Mr. James Barrow) said the Local Government Board gave their reasons ior requesting the board to call upon Mr. Leyshon to resign. After a long discussion it was resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. W. Lloyd, That the clerk write to Mr. William Ltyshon stating the purport of the letter from the Local Government Board, and request him to give his decision next Saturday."
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. CURIOUS RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY.—On Sunday after- noon a large number of people from tJiaOilvinistic Methodist body gathered round the Unitarian Chapel and carried on a. debate as to the meaning of the words, To us there is but one God and one Lord Jesus Christ," which are inscribed on the tablet above the door. There was a crowd of people present listening to the proceedings.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. THE ATTACK UPON lVATER BAILIFFS.—Four of the men who ferociously attacked some water bailiffs at Bankytelin a few weeks ago were charged at the St. Clear's monthly petty sessions on Tuesday (before Colonel Lewes and Mr. W. H. M. Yelverton) with the offence. Mr. W. Morgan Griffiths (clerk to the Carmarthen Bay Board of Conservators) prosecuted, and the defendants— William Griffiths, Thomas Phelps, John Owen, and Thomas Davies, all of Bankyfelin—were repre- sented by Mr. T. Davies and Mr. T. Walters, Car- marthen. After hearing the evidence, the Bench fined them £1 Is. each and the costs, amounting in the total to JE5 15s. 4d. each.
CAERPHILLY.
CAERPHILLY. GIFT OF A TOWN CLOCK.—Through the generosity of Mr. D. Lewis, of Hill House, a long-felt want has been supplied by the erection of a clock in the turret of the Methodist Chapel recently built in the Market-place. Mr. Lewis bore the entire ex- pense. The clock is found to be a great boon. The construction and fitting were done by Mr. Spiridion, of Duke-street, Cardiff, at a cost of about JE50. ASH WEDNESDAY.—A special choral morning service was held at St. Martin's Church in this town on Wednesday. The church was well filled, and the Rev. Thomas Jenkins, rector, delivered an eloquent sermon.
CRICKHOWELL.
CRICKHOWELL. CONCERT.—A grand concert, given by the Crick- howell Musical Union, under the leadership of Mr. R. A. Williams, solicitor, took place at the Crick- howell National Schoolroom on Friday evening before a crowded audience. Tho following pro- gramme was gone through :—Part I.—Selection from the Messiah." Overture, Miss Lewis; recit, Comfort ye air," Every valley," Mr. Charles- worth (trainer, Diocesan Choral, Hereford) chorus, And the glory chorus, For unto us pastoral symphony air, Why do the nations," Mr. Wilson, solicitor, Abergavenny; chorus, Hallelujah air, J' I know that my Redeemer," Mrs. CharleswortlT, quartet, "Smce by Man," Mrs. Charlesworth, Miss Price, Mr. Churlesworth, and Miss Thomas; chorus, By man came also quartet, For as in Adam chorus," Even so in Christ chorus, Worthy is the Lamb chorus, "Amen." Part II.—Glee, "Ye spotted snakes" (Stevens); trio, Op 108" (Dancla); piano, violin, and violoncello, Miss B. L. Price, Mr. R. A. Williams, and the Rev. A. F. Hogan, vicar, Lla.ntillio Pertholey; glee, '• Oh, hush thee, my baby" (Sullivan); song, At the ferry (Weilings), Willie's ship," oncore (Tours), Mrs. Charlesworth; .iong," The sailor's grave (Sullivan), The watch- man," encore (Knight), Mr. Charlesworth; glee,' Awake. jEolian Lyre" (Danby). The National Anthem closed the first grand concert of the Crickhowell Musical Union, the proceeds of which will be appropriated towards the expenses of the musical union, much praise being due to Mr. R. A. Williams for the efficiency of the union.
COWBRIDGE.
COWBRIDGE. DEATH OF MR. THOMAS DEERE SALMON.—The death was announced on Monday, at his residence in London, of Mr. Thomas Deere Salmon, barrister- at-law, of Penllyne Court, Cowbridge,'and Lincoln's Inn, London. The deceasod gentleman, whose professional attainments and long experience I justly commanded the high respect in which his legal opinion was held. enjoyed a large practice in convevancing. Mr. Salmon was, also, in his private character, at home at Penllyne, generally beloved and universally respected by all who knew him. Mr. Salmon, who was in his 63rd year, was educated at Eton, M.A. of Exeter College, Oxford, ac d Was tlle only son of Mr. William Salmon, J.P., ot Penllyne Court, Cowbridge.
DEFYNOCK.
DEFYNOCK. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETL-On Sunday the Rev. I. H. Hughes, Brecon, preached in the parish church on behalf of this society. The Rev. R. Evans, vicar, read the service both morning and evening- The. deputation dwelt largely on the work of the society in Wales, and made an earnest appeal for support towards its funds. The collec- tions amounted to ±5 14s. 3d. In the afternoon the rev. gentleman preached in tho adjoining parish church ot day on behalf of the same society.
FOREST OF DEAN.
FOREST OF DEAN. COAL AND IRON ORF. EXPORTS.-—From the re- turns relating to the output of coal and irort ore in the Forest of Dean for the year 1881, the former shows a tonnage of 814,838, and the latter 89,834. In both cases the percentages of increase are exceptionally large. SCHOOL BOARD,—The fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, at the Town-hall. Cinderford, Mr. Arnold Thomas in the chair. Letters were received from the Public Loan Com- missioners, consenting to make the loan of £5,700 to build additional schools, the repayment of the principal to be made by 100 equal half-yearly in- stalments, with interest at 4f per cent. per annum on the principal sum from time to time remaining unpaid. There was an alternative offer of a loan for 30 yea.rs at 3i per cent., and the half-yearly I payments, by way of annuity, would be £215s.10d. per cent. After a long discussion, it was deter- mined to borrow the money on the shorter term of 30 years, repayable by annual instalments of JE318 3s. 6d.
HAVERFORDWEST.
HAVERFORDWEST. TOWN COUNCIL.—An adjourned meeting of the council was held on Friday week, the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Ormond) in the chair. An application made by Mr. Gibbon, the manager of the gas- works, for remuneration in respect of extra. duties performed by him since the death of Mr. James Thomas, the borough surveyor, wa.s discussed. It appeared that a salary of J630 had been paid to Mr. Thomas. On the motion of Mr. W. M. Phillips, seconded by Mr. John James, the bill of Mr. Gibbon for performing the duties up to the present time was ordered to be paid, and that a salary of £15 in future be paid to Mr. Gibbon yearly, thereby effecting a saving to the ratepayers of £15 annually. This arrangement was unanimously agreed to.
HUBBERSTON.
HUBBERSTON. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday week Mr. John Warlow was presented, on his resigning the mastership of the Hubberston National School, with a handsome ebony inkstand, of early English pattern, with suitable incription on solid silver; aiso with a copy of the five guinea edition, in three vols., of Dr. Smith's Dictionary of the Bible." These gifts were presented to Mr. Warlow in the schoolroom, on Thursday afternoon, in the presence of friends and subscribers, by the Rev. John Bowen Rowlands, rector of the parish, on behalf of the churchwardens and inhabitants of Hubberston, as a token of esteem on his leaving the school, of which he has been master for nearly eight years. Mr. Warlow has almost completed his academical course at Trinity College, Dublin, and leaves Wales for the present for an appointment in a grammar school in the North of England.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. SUICIDE.—On Friday week, the body of Mr. Morris, tinman, Prospect-place, Llanelly, was found in the river, under Loughor Bridge. The deceased left a letter at his home stating that if he were wantedie would be found in the spot where his body was afterwards discovered. Deceased was seen on the bridge late in the afternoon by Mr. Butler. Lougher. BOARD OF HEALTH.—The fortnightly meeting of the above board was held on Saturday, Mr. J. S. Tregoning in the chair, there being also present Messrs. W. Rosser, J. Randell, Hugh Nevill, Richard Nevill, and David Evans (Market-street). The fol- lowing were the balances of the treasurer's accounts:—To debit of general account, JE890 18s. 2d.; to credit of permanent works account, £4,172 9s. Id.; to credit of estate account, £77 14s. 5d. The surveyor was directed to report upon the cost of providing a disinfector for clothes, kc. The clerk was instructed to invite tenders for the carrying out of the drainage of Glanmor district and new road. INQUEST.—On Tuesday an inquest was held at the Vale of Neath Stores, Wern, on the body of a boy named William John Evans, who had suc- cumbed to injuries received by an accident on the tramway at Icande. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.
LLANWLTI YD WELLS.
LLANWLTI YD WELLS. THE LLANWRTYD IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY held their first meeting at the Askomel Hotel on Friday evening, the object being to raise a fund for the purpose of advertising and bringing before the public the special advantages offered by Llanwrtyd as a" fashionable summer resort; also for carrying out a few necessary improvements that will add to the comfort of visitors. The meeting was well attended by the leading inhabitants and persons deeply interested in the future welfare and pro- sperity of the promising little town.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. THE P0STMASTERSIIIP.-»It has transpired that a great number of persons residing at Mountain Ash have applied to Messrs. Richard and James for the above appointment; consequently the difficulty which the hon. members in this instance will ex- perience will be, not a dearth of candidates like the previous occasion, but a superabundance of them. DRA-TH OF MR. EVAN EVANS.—We regret to record the demise of Mr. Evan Evans, of Ffrwd Villa, Mountain Ash, which took place very suddenly on Sunday evening last. The deceased gentleman had been out on horseback in the country, ^nd, on his return, had taken the horse to the stabift. Soon after he had entered the stable tlmt.jnma.tes of his house heard him in distress, and at once proceeded to the stable and hrlIim con- veyed to the house, where he expired in a few miftutOK from heart disease, according to the opinion of Dr. Williams, who was in attendance. Mr. Evans, up to about eight years ago, had been landlord of the Allen's Arms, when he retired from business. He wad very well known and highly respected on account of his amiable and charitable disposition. Mr. Evans had bven for many years member of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians, and also a, member of the Mountain Ash Local Board of Health. He was known in the former board as a friend of the poor. Great sym- pathy is felt at Mountain Ash for his widow, who has suffered from ill-health for many years past. FUNERAL OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—On Tuesday in the Mountain Ash Cemetery, the funeral of Mr. Samuel Shipton, father of Mr. Samuel Shipton, clerk to thoLlanwonno School Board, took place. Mr. Shipton was an old inhabitant, of Mountain Ash, and was much esteemed, as was testified by the position of those who attended the obsequies. After the corpse had been brought from the house a wreath was placed on the coffin by Mrs. Jenkins, lady's maid to Lady Aberdare. THE DEATH OF MR. EVAN EVANS—We were misinformed that Mr. Evans had been out on horseback on Sunday. He did not leave the sur- rounding of his dwelling throughout the day. We regret the mistake occurred.
PENCLAWDD.
PENCLAWDD. BLUE RIBBON ARMY.—A largo a.nd influential' meeting of the promoters of the Blue Ribbon Movement in this place was held at The J^odge on Friday night to consider the subject of establishing a choir in connection with the movement. Mr. E. S. Morris presided, and Mr. Ivor Morris introduced the subject in a few brief remarks. The meeting was a. most enthusiastic one, and the resolutions, which were to the effect that a choir should be established on strictly unsectarian principles, were passed unanimously. Mr. Ivor Morris undertook the duties of lion, becretary pro tern., and the committee, which is large, arid embraces a great number of the most respected inhabitants, will meet to carry out the resolutiorts"on Tuesday next. The success that thi Blue Ribbon Move- ment has met with here is simply m&TV'rflous, 552 having joined last week—about one-ntth of the whole population. •" ft/¡,
PONTARDAWE.,-"
PONTARDAWE. PONTARDAWE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.—Astley W. Samuel passed the entrance examination on the 25th January last, and on the 26th and 27th the Junior Freshman examination of the University of Trinity College, Dublin. The five pupils from this school presented at the examination of the College of Preceptors, in December last, all passed. One succeeded in complying with the require- ments in Arts of the General Medical Council.
PONTYPRIDD.
PONTYPRIDD. BOARD OF HEALTH.—On Tuesday the usual monthly meeting of the above board was held at the offices, Mill-street. Mr. Charles Bassett pre- sided, and there v.-ere present also Messrs. Penn, jabez Evans, Wm. Griffiths, Moses Cule, David Levshon, D. Davies, Aaron Cule, and Dr. Morgan (Hafod), who has been elected member m place of Mr. Lewis, Treforest, who had be- come disqualified to sit by non-attendance. Mr. Rees (the surveyor) called the attention oi the board to the large number of houses in the chs jiict which were not supplied with water by the local waterworks. There were in River-row, Long-row, and Forest-row (Treforest) 174 houses which were not supplied; 20 on the Tramroad-side 250 in Pontvpridd, the inhabitants of which got their supply from Graig well 160 houses in Hopkins- town. 76 at Gyfeillion, and at Pentrebach, Gern-y- Gelwrn, and Rhydfelen, 222. The board instructed the surveyor to serve notices upon thu owners of the houses at Treforest to provide a proper water supply for their houses. It was understood that a similar course would be adopted in due time in reference to other aeigh- bourlioods. Dr. Hopkins, in his medical report, stated that not a single death had occurred in the district in the month of January from any con- tagious disease. The birth-rate was 23 per 1,000, and the death-rate seventeen per 1,000. Bronchitis was the principal cause of death in the district during lust month.
PRESTEIGNE.
PRESTEIGNE. PROMOTTON OF THE STATION-MASTER.—Mr. W. Harris, the station-master, has been promoted by Mr. Tromp (District Great Western Railway Goods manager) to a superior and more lucrative appoint- ment as inspector at Shrewsbury. During his resi- dencs in Presteigne he has won the universal respect and esteem of everyone, and the hearty good wishes of the people will follow him to his new sphere of duty. VESTRY MEETING.—At a vestry meeting, held in the vestry-room on Friday week, pursuant to public notice, for the purpose of appointing a collector of the highway rate according to notice received from the Radnor Highway Board, Mr. H. M. Jones proposed, seconded by Mr. Banks, and carried unanimously, That a committee be formed to investigate the accounts, confirm the appointment Of Mr. Young, and work of the assistant overseer, and to make a recommendation or report to & future vestry as to the best method of paying the assistant overseer, with a view to the appoint- ment of his salary." Messrs. John Davies, John Davies (Hereford-street), J1. M. Jones, Thomas. Lewis, H. Greenhouse, and the two over- seers wore appointed on the committee.
TENBY.
TENBY. FUNERAL OF MAJOR WELLS. The funeral of Major Charles Cook Wells, whose death we an- nounced on Saturday, took place on Monday. The funeral procession left the residence ot the deceased gentleman at noon, being headed by two of the borough police, carrying the maces, and followed by the mayor and the town council, corporation officials, kc. The mayor wore his chain of office. Th" mace-bearers escorted the remains to the rail- way viaduct on The Green. The members of tho corporation and several gentlemen and tradesmen of the town followed to Penally, about two miles from Tenby, where the remains were interred in a. vault in tho churchyard. The funeral ceremony was performed by the vicar, the Rev. D. M. Morris, and the Rev. F. O. Ellis, curate of St. Mary's, Tenby.
' YSTRADYFODWG.
YSTRADYFODWG. SCHOOL BOARD.—On Monday afternoon a special meeting of the above board was held at Pentre Chambers. Mr. David Evans, Bodrytigallt, pre- sided, and there were also present:—The Revs. W. Lewis (vicar), J. R. Jones (Llwynpia), and W. Morris (Treorky), and Messrs. Edmund Thomas (Mairdy), Henry Lewis fYynsfeio), and William Taylor (Ternhill). It was agreed to open an infant school at Ton Ystrad, at the vestry connected with the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, pending I the building of schools by the. board. The question of additional school accommodation at Dunraven was down on the agenda for consideration, but the subject was postponed until the next meeting. A complaint was received from certain people at Ynyshir to the effect that the contractors who had built schools there had occasioned a nuisance to accumulate in the neighbourhood. The surveyor and architect of the board (Mr. Rees) was in- structed to attend to the matter.
THE WEEK'S POLICE.
THE WEEK'S POLICE. CARDIFF. MONDAY.—'(Before Mr. R. O. 'Jones, Dr Edwards, and Mr. Griffith Phillips.)—The Embezzle- ment Case.—Thomas Crane, a youth, was charged on remand with embezzling the sum of 6s., the pro- perty of his employer, Mr. George Hopkins, the American Meat Market. It was stated that the prosecutor, who was now absent, did not wish to proceed against the prisoner. Thomas Thomas, clerk to the prosecutor, called into the witness-box, said the prisoner had not accounted for a, sum of 6s. which he had received from a Mrs. Lewis, on delivered goods for that amount. Mrs. Bessie Lewis said she paid 6s. to the prisoner on the 8th inst. and he gave her a. receipt on the bill produced. The magistrates, as a matter of kindness to the youth, and in consideration of the fact that his employer did not wish to press the case, dismissed him with a caution, and handed him over to his father. Indecent Conduct in the Streets.—Frederick Lea and Joseph Durkey were respectively charged by Police-constable Phillips with being drunk and conducting themselves in an indecent manner in Bute-street, and each ordered to pay JE1 and costs. or, in default, fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour. John Stuart, similarly charged by Police-constable Tomlinson, was dealt with in a like manner. A Sanitary Prosecu- tion. — A cattle dealer, named Dawson, was summoned for keeping cattle in unlicensed sheds. Mr. Wheatley, town-clerk, appeared for the prosecution. Wm. Moir, veterinary inspector of the Cardiff Corporation, said he visited the de- fendant's premises, 19, David-street, Cardiff, on the 18th of January, and he there found unlicensed sheds put up, and eight cows, seven calves, and one horse therein. The defendant had two licensed sheds. Defendant's wife said her husband was taken ill, and she. tied up the cattle as she best could. TRe magistrates adjourned the case for a fortnight to give the defendant an oppor- tunity of clearing the cattle away. Savagery in Ellen-street. — Michael Mahony, a. young man, was charged with wounding Ann Daley, in Ellen-street. The prisoner (who was defended by Mr Price) was committed to the next assizes for trial. Assault by Italians.—Guicomo Perrino and Angelo Celezi. Italians, were respectively charged with assaulting Thomas James and Harman W. Hopkins, on Saturday night, in Working-street. Guicomo Perrino was sent to gaol for fourteen days with hard labour, and Angelo Celezi was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour. Asalllt on the Police.—John Lewis, militiaman, was ordered to pay 10s. and costs for assaulting Police-con- stable Payne. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. Griffith Phillips and Mr. J. Evans.)—Robbery at an Eating-house.—Robert Sinclair, a middle-aged seaman, was charged with stealing a piece of cooked beef, worth 6s., the pro- perty of Lewis Evans, eating-house keeper, 91, Bute-street, on Monday night. Complainant's wife, Sarah Ann Evans, stated that the prisoner was in the house, and had some bread and meat, for which he paid sixpence. When he went out she heard something which induced her to follow him. On coming up to him she found a, piiye of beef—which had been on the counter—under his coat. She did not, however, wish to press^the charge. Police-constable T. Jen- kin Lewis took the prisoner into custody. The latter, who was the worse for drink, said he did it for a lark with some of his mates. He now alleged that he had no intention of stealing the meat. He was drunk at the time and thought it had been paid for. He wa.s sent to gaol for fourteen days with hard labour. A Drunken Exort.—Try- phena Berry and Lily James, young women, were charged with being drunk in Bute- street on Monday. Police-constable Pickett said he was on duty in Bute-street on Monday, and he saw a. military escort there in a state of drunken- ness. The military prisoners were handcuffed, and all being under the influence of liquor he had to remove them, with the assistance of Detective Oxlev, to the police station. The two women, also drunk, were with them. The prisoners, who said they had return tickets to Bristol, were discharged with a caution, nothing being known here against them. WEDNESDA Y.(Before Mr.R.O. Jon e s.)—Keepi ng a House of Ill-fame.—Ellen Kelly, charged by Police- sergeant Richards with keeping a house of ill-fame at 31, Ruby-street, was sent to gaol for four months with hard labour. Mobberies.—Julia White, charged with stealing a counterpane from the residence of Joseph Winstone, labourer, North Morgan-street, was sent to gaol for seven days with hard labour. James Large and James Cox were charged with stealing a quantity of corn from the Tramway Company's stables. Large had charge of the stables, and on the 21st inst. gave some corn to Cox, a boy, who was caught by Police-sergeant James.. Large was sent to gaol for six weeks with hard labour, and Cox was discharged with a, caution. Fraudulent Ilis- charge.—James M'Evoy, fireman, was charged with fraudulently making use of a seaman's certificate of discharge which did not belong to him. According to the statements of Mr. Charles Baker and Mr. J. Evans. Board of Trade, the prisoner attempted to ship on board the steamship Naples as John Larkin, and he produced a certificate belonging to that person. On being questioned, he could not give a satisfactory account of the discharge. Prisoner was ordered to pay 40s. and costs, or, in default, one month's imprisonment with hard labour.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. T. P. Wansbrough and Mr. A. J. Stevens.)—Wmaiding Cases.—James Prance Taylor was charged with wounding James Dunn. Mr. Belcher defended. Complainant is mate of a tug-boat. About midnight on Saturday he was on the quay and hailed a vessel. He could not get the men to answer, and threw a stone on board to draw their attention. One of the men came upon deck, and afterwards the defendant came. Defendant asked him what he wanted, and he replied to get on board the tug-boat. Defendant swung a rope to him, and afterwards struck him below the eye, knocking him down. A further heavy blow was given, and a wound was caused. Complainant did not know how the wound was produced. The tug-boat was lying outside defendant's vessel, and it was the only means complainant had of get- ting on board by crossing the vessel. For the defence Martin Power was called, and said the complainant used very provoking language, expressing a wish that the defendant had broken his neck. The Bench fined the defendant £4 and costs, with the alternative of one month's hard labour. Dominico Siamo, a Neapolitan sailor, was charged with cutting and wounding Michael Alpin on the head with a knife. About midnight on Saturday Police-constable Crane heard a cry of Murder" in Commercial-road, and when he got down near William-street he saw the prisoner, prosecutor, and another man, named Collins, on the ground. Alpin and Collins said they had been stabbed. Crane took the prisoner to the Pill station, and found a clasp knife in his trousers left pocket. Alpin said the prisoner and another foreigner met -him and his wife. Prisoner pushed him against his wife. Prisoner came on him again, and they fell together. When he was down, Alpin was wounded on his head. Collins was a little ahead at the time, and he came to the rescue of Alpin. Collins got hold of prisoner's hand, in which he had a knife, and was cut on his hand by the prisoner. Alpin's wife proved that the pri- soner had a knife in his hand. Prisoner was com- mitted for trial at the next quarter sessions; AVEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. R. F.Woollett,in the chair, and Mr. H. Phillips.)—^ Ueged Theft of Wear nig Apparel, ^c.—Mary Collins, oa remand from Monday, was charged with stealing a shirt, tablecloth, bedgown, &c., the property of Edward George Garmston, a potter, living at 48, Williams- street. After hearing the evidence, the Bench committed the prisoner for trial to the quarter sessions on all three charges. Claim for Improve- ment Expenses.—Robert Graharh was summoned for jC19 17s. 6d., improvement expenses. Mr. li. A. Newman, deputy town-clerk, appeared to support the summons, Mr. T. H. Parker being for the defen- dant, a solicitor formerly of this town, but now of Kidderminster, Mr. Newman briefly stated that the improvements had been effected at houses belonging to defendant, situate in York-place, and abutting on St. Julian-street. Mr. Parker raised an objection that the action had not been commenced within six months as required by law. Mr. Newman contended that the proceedings had been com- menced as required, February 1, when the in- formation was laid, being within six months the 8th of August, on which date the notices of demand were served. The Bench held that the ob- jection was not sustained, and Mr. Newman first called Mr. Kirby, town surveyor, who gave evidence as to notices being served on the de- tendant and other owners to carry out certain work, but in default it was carried out by the urban authority, and the defendant had been ap- portioned for the amount due from him with re- spect to the improvements done at houses in York- place. One of these wholly abutted on St. Julian-street, and the other two in part. Mr. Parker, in addressing the bench for the de- fence, contended that defendant was not liable for the two houses, 32 and 34, and after citing cases in support of his case, dwelt on the fact that there was no access from the rear of the premises—that they had, therefore, no benefit whatever from it. At the conclusion of Mr. Parker's remarks, Mr. Newman replied and the Bench, after a short deliberation, said that they had a doubt with re- gard to the question of access, and under that j doubt they could not order defendant to pay, and the summons would, therefore, be dismissed. Mr. Newman asked for a case for appeal, which was granted.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. MONDAY. — (Before the Stipendiary, Mr. Buse and Mr. Cook Davies.) — Refusiny to Admit -he Police. — William Haynes, landlord of the Cardiff Arms public-house, Strand, was summoned for refusing to admit the police. Inspector Jones said he went to the defendant's house at 11.30 and knocked at the door. Defen- dant asked Who's there and witness replied, Police open the door." Defendant said he would not open the door for policemen or anybody, and also added that he did not want any —— bobbies in his house. After witness had knocked five times and had waited several minutes, he ad- mitted to the house, and he found that the defen- dant was drunk. Police-constable Hill gave corroborative evidence. Defendant denied the offence, but the Bench considered the case proved, and fined him JE5. TUESDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary, Dr. Rogers, and Mr. Thomas Phillips.)-tfoAiery by a Servant. —Jane Phillips (42), married, was charged on remand with stealing two feather pillows, two feather bolsters, and three bottles containing whisky, sherry, and port, the property of Abraham Hopkins, landlord of the Terminus Hotel. Prisoner was in the yervice of the prosecutor, and took the things when her mistress died a few weeks ago. She pleaded guilty, and the Bench sent her to prison for six weeks with hard labour. Neglecting to Maintain Wife and Family.—John Coombs, engine-driver, Boston, Lincolnshire, was brought up in custody and charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and four children, who arc now in the workhouse. Mr. J. C. Howells, relieving- officer, proved the charge. Prisoner said he had been unable to obtain work. The magistrates sentenced him to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. J. T. Jenkin, Mr. J.G. Hall, and Mr. J. Crow Richardson, jun.)—Charge of Robbery.—Maria Watson, 21. Strand, a young woman of bad character, was charged with stealing £2 10s. in gold from the pocket of a French sailor, while they were in a disorderly house in Cross- street. She was committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. An Old Offender.—Elizabeth Bell, 26, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the Swansea Workhouse. She had been 22 times previously convicted, and the bench now sent her to prison for 21 days with hard labour. Alleged Theft by a Workman. —John Alford, 46, carriage fitter, 23, Villiers- street, was charged with stealing a brass bearing, of the value of 7s., the property of the Great Wes- tern Railway Company. Prisoner was remanded until Monday.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. MONDAY.— (Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipen- diary.)—Non-maintenance. — Dennis and William Power, brothers, were summoned at the instance of Relieving-officer Davies to contribute towards the maintenance of their father. An order to con- tribute Is. 6d. per week was made..A. J'agrant.— A tramp named Robert Miles was sent to gaol for seven days for sleeping cart-shed at Gwaelody- garth. A Mischievous Urchin. — Arthur Walter Thomas, a lad, who has been repeatedly before the court on charges of theft, was sent to gaol for ten days, and an order made for his detention in an industrial school for four years, for stealing sweets from a stall in the Merthyr Market-house early on Saturday morning. WEDNESDAY.~(BeforeMr.J. Bishop, stipendiary.) —Non-maintenance.—John Price, a labourer, from Aberdare, for neglecting to maintain his family, who are chargeable to the Merthyr Union, was, on the evidence of Relieving-officer Morgan, sent to gaol for seven days. Coal Stmling.—Five women, named Bridget Sullivan, Miry Lewis, Rachael Lewis, Mary Ryan, and Mar jar et A. Larkin, for stealing 2001bs. of coal, the property of the Aber- dare and Plymouth Company were fined 10s. each, or in default seven days' imprisonment.
ABERDARE
ABERDARE TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. J Bishop, stipendiary, and Mr. D. P. Davies.)—Yoithful Thieves.—Thos. Williams, eleven, and Sidney Roberts, eleven, were charged with stealing two pieces of pitwood, value 8d., the property of Messrs. Nixon and Co. Police- sergeant Caatle proved the tkeft, and the lads were ordered to receive six strokes each with a birch rod. Alleged Theft.—A ms-rried woman, named Margaret Morgan, residing at Hirwain, charged with stealing a vest, value 55. 6d., was discharged. Stealing Plank f.— Evan Davies, labourer, Mountain Ash, for stealing two planks, value 9d., the property of the Powell Duffryn Co., was fined 20s. and costs.—A Dr/nken Haulier.—Jenkin Williams, Llwydcoed, for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart on the 13th inst., was, on the evidence of Police-constAble Davies (191), fined 20s. and costs. A Publican Heavily Fined.— Oliver Lloyd, keeper of the Musical-hall Beerhouse, was summoned for permitting drunkenness. On the 6th inst. Inspector Thorney visited the defendant's house and found a number of girls and boys therein, also several men the worse for drink. At ten minutes to eleven o'clock he found the long h-oom full of people, four being very drunk. One had his head on the table asleep. One of the men staggered across the room, and a pint of beer was supplied him then and there in defendant's pre- sence. The Bench fined defendant £5 and costs, and ordered the licence to be endorsed.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Messrs. J. S. Tregoning and R. Nevill.)—Assaulting the Police.—On a charge of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting Police-constable William Clark at Cowell-street, on the 18th inst., James Bowen, puddler. Custom House Bank, was fined 20s. and costs, 9s. 6d.
TREDEGAR.
TREDEGAR. TUESDAY. — (Before Dr. Coates, Dr. James, and Dr. Brown.)—Felonious Assault.—George Jones, collier, twenty, a native of Herefordshire, was brought up in custody charged with criminally assaulting, against her will, one Sabina Ann Price, seventeen, of weak intellect, at Pontywain, on the night of the 19th inst. The Bench sent prisoner for tnal at the assizes. Alleged Indecent Assault. —John Williams, on remand, was charged with assaulting Margaret Harrington, wife of Mike Harrington, of Victoria, on the 21st of September:, 1881. The prisoner was defended by Mr. W. Price, solicitor, Abergavenny and Tredegar. The prosecutrix was subjected to a rigid cross-examination by Mr. Price, and it was elicited that she had been twice imprisoned for felony, and had run away from her husband with her cousin. Police-constable Cronin and Sergeant Kendall having given evidence, the Bench said there was a doubt as to identity, and prisoner would have the benefit. He was, therefore, dismissed. Assault. John Patfield, collier, was charged with assaulting and abusing Mary Steed and her son illiam, at Mount Pleasant, near Georgetown, on Saturday last. For the assault on the woman defendant was fined 40s., and for the other 10s., in I default five weeks. Mr. William Price prosecuted. Coal Stealers.—James and Thomas Callahan, boys, were fined 5s. for this offence at Rhymney. The Aôsanlt on the Police at Tru{ega-r.-John SulKvan and James Quinlan, two of the quartet party who assaulted Constable Walker, in Church-street, on the 13th inst., were fined 10s. each, in addition to the week's incarceration. Disturbance at a Railway Station.—Edwin Jones was charged with inter- fering with the booking clerk at Abercarn Station, and creating a disturbance by his violent conduct and language. Inspector Howell and the clerk gave evidence, and the Bench fined defendant 10s. and 15s. costs.
PENTRE.
PENTRE. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. Gwilym Williams.)— Robbery:—Thomas Conway, a navvy employed at Pontypridd, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a pig's head, value 6s. 6d., the pro- perty of Jane Ynyscedwin Davies, Pontypridd. The prisoner, who seemed to have been in drink at the time, snatched the head on Saturday nig ht from a nail outside the prosecutrix's door, and ran away with it. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two months with hard labour. Assaulting the Police.—James Mahoney was charged with being drunk in a lodge-room at Penygraig Colliery, and with assaulting Police-constable Arthur in the execution of his duty. On the officer requesting him to leave the lodge and the colliery yard the defendant became abusive, and eventually twisted one of the thumbs of the officer in a violent manner. The officer then took him into custody, and a desperate struggle ensued. He was fined 20s. and costs for the assault, and 10s. and costs for being drunk and riotous. Wilful DavMUfe.—John Morgan, Heol- fach, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Dr. Idris Davies's surgery and smashing a glass there worth 15s. He was fined 10s. and costs, and ordered to pay 15s. damage. Disturbing the Salvationists.—William Llewelyn was charged with assaulting Thomas Knight, who acts as janitor for the Siloh Salvationists at Pentre. On Sunday night the chapel was fall—so full, indeed, that the complainant and a few privates of the Army" were appointed to clost and guard the gates at the entrance into the gully leading to the door of the chapel. There seemed to have been a great rush against the gates. Occasionally the janitors admitted people whose jaces were familiar to them. This greatly exasperated the crowd outside, and the feeling came to t. climax when a woman named Bishop was admited. When she passed the gates the defendant rushed forward "at the double," and the resut was that the gates were carried by assault. The defendant also struck the complainant a violent low in the chest, and then passed on to the Halleujali meeting, followed by several others. He was fined 25s. 8d., including costs. Stealing Coal.—Elizabeth Ann Morgan, Pentre, a girl sixteen ytars of age, against whom were former convictions was sentenced to fourteen days with hard labour for stealing 501b. of coal from Pentre Tip, tho prooerty of Mr. Richard Cory and others.
CARDIFF BOARD 01!1 GUARDIANS.
CARDIFF BOARD 01!1 GUARDIANS. The usual weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, Dr. Faine, one of the vice- chairmen, presiding.—The Master reported that during the past week ther) had been 19 admissions, 36 discharges, and 5 desths, leaving 437 in the house, an increase of six as compared with the number for the corresponding period of last year 63 vagrants were relieved, an increase of 13. The report of the Ely Schools was as follows:—Seven admissions, 10 discharges and no deaths, leaving 239 in the house, a decrease of 13. Out-door relief during the week vas administered to 2.64.0 paupers, a decrease of 156 as compared with the number for the corresponding week of last year; the amount thus expended was £270 3s. 2d., a de- crease of £8 15s. Mr. O. H. Jones, in terms of previous notice, moved that the resolutions of the board relating to the erection of a wall round the fence of the Ely Schools, including the additional land for the purpose, be rescinded.—Mr. Hopkins seconded, and Miss Jenner supported the motion. —Mr. Jacobs, on the other hand, urged that the property should be protected by the erection of a wall, instead of a fence which could be broken through. — Mr. Ramsdale said the decisions of former guardians should be respected, adding that the schools committee, with one exception, unani- mously agreed to a wall being built.—Mr. Heme suggested that a 2ft. wall. with plain iron railings, would be preferable to a high gaol-like wall or a fence, which would constantly be in need of repairs.—The Rev. Mr. Saulez spoke in favour of a thick-set hedge.-r-Mr. T. H. Stephens objected to the large expenditure which the erection of a wall would entail, and he did so also as a matter of taste.—Dr. Paine, in reply to Mr. Ramsdale, said that the board which passed a resolution two years ago was now practically non-existent, and there need be no sentimental objection to rescinding that resolution.—Mr. Jones's proposition was then carried by fourteen to eight.
A CARDIFF STEAMER ASHORE UNDER…
A CARDIFF STEAMER ASHORE UNDER PENARTH HEAD: t On Wednesday morning about ten o'clock the screw steamer Lesreaulx, Captain Gowan, Jrom Bilbao for Cardiff, with a cargo of iron ore, got ashore under Penarth Head during a thick fog then prevailing. The attempts made to get her off were unsuccessful, and she remained. The cargo was partly jettisoned, and she was expected to come off without damage by the next tide, as she was lying on a good bottom.
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The trial of Dr. Lamson will commence on the 6th of March at the Old Bailer, London. Mr. Jus- tice Hawkins will be the presiding judge, and the Attorney-General will prosecute.
COUNTY COURTS.
COUNTY COURTS. ABERDARE.—(Before his Honour Judge Wil- liams.)—Detaining Theatrical Plant.—S. Noakes v. Jones and Co.. lessees of the Market-house.—Mr. T. Phillips appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Kens- hole for tne defendants. The action was brought for the recovery of JE15, being damages sustained by icason of the defendant's neglect and refusal to allow tie .-emoval of the plaintiff's theatrical plant from Uieir premises, on the 21th of December iast. j udgment was given for the amount claimed, toge- ther witn costs. MERTHYR. — (Before Judge Williams.) — A Works Surgeon and his Patient.-Peter Walsh, Cardiff, v. John Davies, Gethin Arms, Abercanaitl. Mr. Beddoe appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. J. Plews for the defendant. The amount sought to be recovered was £317s. 6d., balance of account for medical services from April to June, 1879. Plaintiff asserted that when first called in he had one guinea on account. The defence was that de- fendant was entitled to plaintiff's services, as he paid to the doctor's fund in the Cyfarthfa. office, and that the guinea was lent and not paid in respect of services rendered. Mr. Beddoe segued that this was a special case, and that as de- fendant met with his accident when he was not employed as a Cyfarthfa workman ho was not entitled to the medical services for which poun- dage was deducted. In order that evidence on thia point might be adduced, the case was ad- journed until this (Tuesday) morning. Disputed Ownership of a Hound.—John Evans, Fox and Hounds Inn, Troedyrhiw, x. L. P. Jones, Iron Bridgo Brewery, Merthyr. Mr. Beddoe ap- peared for plaintiff, who claimed £5 in respect of a hound, his property, which defendant detained, and Mr. W. Simons appeared for the de- fendant. Mr. R. T. Griffiths, Abervan, was called, and said that up to the end of 1379 he was the master of a pack of harriers. He knew the dog which formed the subject of the present action, and it formed part of the pack its name was •' Rowser." During the existence of the pack the dog was kept with plaintiff, and witness paid the licence for it each year. When the pack was broken up he gave the dog to Mr. Evans. In cross-examination it was elicited that Rowser" was by a hound called Darling," formerly one of the Court pack of hounds, and that! when Mr. Thomas died he gave the whole pack to Mr. Jones, Berthwynvdd, and Mr. Griffiths. The dog Rowser Mr. Griffiths swore was one of his pack and hunted with them. Plaintiff stated that after he had the hound he consented to let Mr. Jones have it for hunting purposes whenever he required it on his paying the licence annually. The defence was that the bitch, Darling," was given by Mr. Thomas, The Court, to Mr. John Jones, Ffrwd Farm, who subsequently permitted it to go "out on walk" with Thomas, the huntsman, who resided at an adjoining farm. Mr. Jones was called and swore to the fact, and said that he agreed to let Thomas have Darling so as to breed from, and Thomas was to have any pups. Mr. L. P. Jones, the defendant, his brother, Mr. Godfrey Jones, and an employé at the brewery, s wore to Rees Thomas giving "Rowser" to defendant, who also added that he had exercised ownership of the dog since by detaining it in his kennel for months at a time. Mr. Beddoe argued that Mr. R. T. Griffiths paying licence for the dog for the year 1879 negatived defendant's testimony. NEWPORT.—(Before Mr. J. M. Herbert.)-C1.aim for Detention.—Bacon v. Pike and Morgan.—This case was heard before a jury. Mr. Vachell, of Car- diff, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Tonkin, of Bristol, for the defendants. Plaintiff is a Liverpool shipowner, and the defendants are merchants at Bristol. The action was brought to recover JE50 for detention of the steamship Heptarchy when dis- charging 353 tons of sulphur in the Alexandra Dock last November. No time was stipulated in the bill of lading, but it had been laid down by the judges in a well-known case that it must be in a reasonable time. The Heptarchy was ready to be discharged at ten a.m. on Friday, the 4th of November, and the cargo was not discharged until Tuesday, the 8th, at nine p.m. Instead of delivering the sulphur by means of a crane, and weighing it at the machines, both of which were available, the defendants thought fit to use baskets, and to weigh every ounce on the side of the vessel. This process was so slow that at six p.m. on Tuesday there were still some 60 tons in the hold. Mr. Getliing, the agent for the plaintiff, then took the matter in his own hands, and had the remainder discharged by the crane in 2-i hours. The case for the plaintiff was that if the crane had been used the cargo might have been easily got out by 6 p.m. on the Saturday, as the crane was quite capable of discharging 250 tons in twelve hours. Evidence was given to show that the weighing machines were capable of weighing the sulphur with the greatest nicety, and that the method adopted by the defendants was altogether opposed to the custom of merchants, and to the discharge of the cargo in a reasonable time. It was said that the whip was now an obsolete method of discharging such a cargo, except from sailing ships. For the defence it was sought to be shown that the plaintiff's men were to blame for the delay which arose, and that, therefore, the default of these men contributed to the delay. His Honour having summed up, the jury deliberated. They were agreed as to a verdict for the plaintiff, but they could not agree to give damages for three days. His Honour said they must give damages for one or three days. The jury, however, gave a verdict, for two days, £38. Mr. Tonkin then said upon that verdict he applied for a new trial. His Honour: I think that finding vitiates the verdict. Mr. Vachell I am prepared to abide by it. Mr. Tonkin again asked for a new trial. His Honour said he would not grant, a new trial now. AVEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. J. M. Herbert).—An Admiralty Case.—H. Adams and Co. v. the Owners of the Rayner.—Mr. Vachell, of Cardiff, appeared for the plaintiffs, who are corn merchants at. Gloucester and Bristol; Mr. Adamson, Newcastle- on-Tyne, appeared for the defendants. This was a claim by the plaintiffs for damage to a portion of a cargo of maize, which was brought from Sulina to Sharpness in the beginning of the year 1881. On the part of the plaintiffs it was said that the cargo, which was in bulk, was in three holds—that which was in No. 1 and No. 2 hold was delivered in good order and condition, but that which was in No. 3 hold was damaged by the action of the fire, that hold being in close proximity to the i furnaces and boilers. A good deal of evidence was given in support of that view of the case. On the other hand a number of witnesses were examined to show that the Rayner had a very stormy passage from Sulina, and that sQe strained a good deal, by means of which salt water got into the cargo and did the damage. The defence was, in fart, the plea that by the perils of the sea this damage was caused, and not by any fault on the part of the owners of the ship. The evidence was most con- flicting. Each of the advocates having addressed the court, his Honour reserved his judgment. Jfoiion in Hanki-uptcy.—Mr. W. J. Lloyd, on behalf of the trustee in the bankruptcy of Richards, Glaskin, and Co., ironfounders, Newport, sought to establish a motion for declaring void a certain transfer or mortgage given by E. E. Glaskin, one of the bankrupts, to his brother-in-law, Mr. Peck, who is now in Canada. Mr. G. A. Rooks, of London, appeared for Mr. Peck. After hearing the arguments on each side, his Honour said the case was so very peculiar he would reserve his judgment until the second court in March.
THE SWANSEA BlPHOVEfEXTS AND…
THE SWANSEA BlPHOVEfEXTS AND TRAMWAYS COMPANY. The fifteenth half-yearly meeting of the above company was held on Monday at noon at No. 4, Copthall Buildings, London, E.C., when the directors' report for the half-year ended December 31 was presented for approval. The report, which gave a very detailed account of the affairs of the company, was taken as read. It showed that the income from the trams had been £5,6787s. 6d., and the expenditure £4.797 lis. 6d., leaving a balance of £880 16s., which, with JE60 Os. 5d. brought forward from last account, made £940 16s. 5d. available for dividend on the tramways capital. Out of this the directors re- commended the payment of a dividend of 2s. per share, being 2 per cent. per annum. On the im- provements accounts, however, the expenditure had been £317 Os. 10d., and the receipts only £24-, 16s. Id., showing a deficit of £72 4s. 9d. The Cwmbwrla extension had been opened on November 25, many delays having occurred, owing to bad weather and other causes. Additions had been made to the company's three engines to make them in accord with the require- ments of the Board of Trade but up to the pre- sent the corporation had not granted the necessary consent to their being worked in High-street, although they had given their permission to their being worked on the Cwmbwrla Extension from the upper end of High-street. The corporation had uiven their approval, and application had been being worked on the Cwmbwrla. Extension from the upper end of High-street. The corporation had uiven their approval, and application had been made to Parliament for authority to lay down lines to connect High-street section with the St. Heien's-road, passing through Alexandra- road, lately made .by the corporation, instead of by the former route through College and Gower streets. Authority was also sought for to construct a line from Sketty to the business part of the town, and a clause had been inserted enabling the corporation and com- pany to enter into an agreement for the abolition of the Hafod toll-gate. It would be the duty of the company to oppose the Bill which had been presented by the Swansea and Mumbles Railway for the repeal of the tramway company's power to run over the railway lines. "The tramway deben- tures for £8.750 which had been offered to the shareholders in September had been but slowly taken up. Offers had been made for the land on the new road, but not of a sufficiently enticing nature to induce the directors to accept them. During the year 1881 the cars had run 102.051 miles, the average rec&ipts on which ha.d heen 13'35d., and expenditure ll'28d. Tiiey had now 67 horses and 21 cars belonging to the company. The report was adopted.
ACTION BY COLLIERY PROPRIETORS.
ACTION BY COLLIERY PROPRIETORS. In the High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division, the case of the Briton Ferry Pottery Co. (Limited) v. Blount and Co. came on before Mr. Justice Lopes, sitting without a jury- The plaintiffs were the Briton Ferry Coal and Pottery Company, Glamorganshire, and the defendants earned on business in London. The action was brought to recover £119. The defendants alleged that the goods were supplied to them on the terms that thev should have credit for 90 days, from the 10th of the following month, after the delivery of the goods, and a reduction of .62t per cent, w as to be allowed them off the insured price of the good. They also alleged that at the time the action was brought the time allowed for payment had not etxpired. The plaintiffs denied that the goods were supplied on the terms mentioned, The case was ultimately adjourned, and was fixed to be heard on the 10"th of March.
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ICARDIFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
I CARDIFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ♦ THE BUTE DOCK BILL. The adjourned annual meeting of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce was held at the offices of the chamber on Wednesday, Mr. J. O. Riches, pre- sident, in the chair. The room, which had been thrown open to its full extent by the removal of the partition, was crowded, and great interest was evinced in the meeting owing to the expectation that a vote would be taken in regard to the Bute Dock Bill. Among those present were.-—Messrs. A. Hood, C. Thompson, J. H. Wilson, John Thomas, S. S. Howard, J. Lee, A. T. Lucovich, R. Cory, jun., J. Cuthbert, T. A. Richards, R. S. Hoyer, E. Bregeon, W. Ronnfeldt, George Griffiths, L. Tylor, William Johnson, W. J. Trounce, O. H. Riches, G. B. Passadoro, H. Cohen, L Turnbull, C. V. Harrison, John Davies, T. W. Ingram, P. A. V. Robinson, J. A. Ie Boulanger, C. M. Jacobs, B. Pratt, W. Widowfield, D. Griffiths, G. H. Wills, A. B. Tellefsen, Bennett, T. Plain, A. Calaminus, J. H. Hallet, J. B. Ferrier, Noel, L. J. Bowen, W. Bissett, W. Jones, G. S. Stowe, J. Elliott, E. R. Moxey, E. C. Downing, E. T. Lvddon J. P. Ingledew, E. P. Lee, J. Hancock, R. Short, J. P. Ninnes, W. B. Treatt, M. Krieger, F. J. Beavan, J. M'Lellan, R. Hooper, F. P. Adye, J. G. Marychurch, F. Hacquoil, D. L. Owen, W. Weichert, F. P. Down, John Laughland, J. G. Coppock, L. Wood, W. Riley. John Cory, jun., J. H. Cory. S. Junes, W. Strong, jun., J. Guthrie, T. M. Heywood, Jonas Watson, B. Lewis, T. Webb, E. H. Capper, C. O. Young, J. G-unn. C. H. Jones, E. C. Hurey, J. W. Pyman, T. Watson, J. R. Christie, George Taylor, Y. Trayes, Dutin, J. Bovey, R. Duncan, F. de C. Hamilton, Rees Jones, J. S. Hollyer, J. Butler, C. Handcock, jun., T. E. Heath, jun., J. H. Anning,.R. Strong, W. B. Gibbs, E. J. Harley, Lewis Davies, P. Turnbull. C. E. Stallybrass, and F. S. N. Johnson. The CHAIRMAN said their first business was to receive the report of the dock committee. Mr. HOOD read the report of the dock committee and general committee, which recommended that the support of the town council and the chamber of commerce be not given to the Bute Dock Bill. He then said that he would move the adoption of the latter report. In doing so he said he was only calling on them to affirm that which they had already done. They had already affirmed that they would not support any new dock unless the terms were equitable to the trade generally and the charges were left undisturbed. Colonel PAGE seconded the adoption of the report. He said: I am sure I am not alone in feeling it to be a great misfortune that, after all the recent agitation for increased dock accommo- dation, and after the exertions of your committee to obtain the same, that unanimity which we all hoped would prevail has been disturbed by the nature of the terms upon which it is now proposed to construct a. new dock. There are now, unfortunately, two great parties in antagonism. There is the corporation, who are in favour of a new dock regardless of terms or cost, and there are the colliery pro- prietors and merchants, who are opposed to "a new dock unless the terms are fair and equitable, and conducive to the interests of the trade, generally. (Hear, hear.) And in this latter category I feel it my duty to enrol myself, although, no doubt, with many others, I shall be stigmatised for taking that course in a certain quarter. At the same time, I yield to no one in my anxiety" for the welfare of Cardiff, but I feel that the whole essence ofthe desirability of further dock accommo- dation is in the terms not being injurious to the enormous trade that we now have, and to its further development. I, therefore, hope that this report will be adopted by you, and that we shall not stultify ourselves as I consider the corporation have done by not adopting the recommendation of the joint committee which was especially ap- pointed to deal with this subject. It is true that the corporation, by their decision last Monday week to petition in favour of this Bill, adopted the recommendation of their Parliamen- tary committee but I would ask whether the action of that Parliamentary committee was a business-like one, or a politic one? On the con- trary, were not the members of that committee aware that a special committee had been appointed to deal with this subject, and was it not natural— certainly, it would have been courteous ? I would go further, and say it would have been more busi- ness-like—that they should have refrained from taking action in this matter, and have relegated it to the committee especially appointed to deal with it. Instead of this, swayed no doubt by the threatening letter of Lord Bute's solicitors, in wllicl1 it was stated that the Bill would not be proceeded with unless- -the'Corporation petitioned for it in its entirety, f.hey lan<3«t} the corporation in the dilemma of either t-tmo- the recom- mendation of their owri-'comfriittee, or ignoring the action of the docks committee: The corporation took the latter course, and I hope we are not going to follow their example. No one expects or desires that Lord Bute should not have an adequate return for any money invested in further dock extension; but I ask whether the terms upon which it is proposed to construct, the new dock do not go far beyond that? Not only do the trustees of the Marquess of Bute seek to im- pose increased charges upon the new dock, but what we particularly object to is that they wish to impose chargps upon the existing docks, or, in other words, to repeal the present Acts in connection therewith. And. further than that, they seek for a-monopoly of all the labour at the docks, and they offer us a new dock, which is smaller than the proposed Roath Dock-for which they have powers, but which has never yet. been constructed. However, I cannot think that Parlia- ment will sanction any alteration of the charges on the existing docks, whatever they may do in regard to the charges on the DPW dork. And I doubt whether Parliament. will ever be a party to a great monopoly, particularly a monopoly in regard to labour. No doubt they will say, Let everyone do his own work as eeonomicallv a it can be done." We all know that, any surplus, or profit, arising from such a monopoly wouid not go into the pockets of the traders, or the labourers, but would be appropriated by the monopolists themselves. Feeling that this is the case, and hearing as wedothatthey are going to stand by the Bill, the whole Bill, and nothing but the Rill, I cannet think that that Bill will ever pass through the Parliamentary committees. If it, does not pass through the ^filamentary com- mittees, if it is abandoned in consequence of their not getting all thej* want, then I think all will be satisfied. Lord BuU¡-w¡Hbe satisfied because of his expressed disinclination to make a dock, the council will be satisfied because they have done their duty to their constituents, which is what they were looking &t; and we will be satisfied because we will not then have a dock which, if constructed on the terms proposed, would be prejudicial to the trade of the port. Mr. S. HOWARD (Dowlais Coal and Iron Com- pany) • I beg to propose an &menc1met t.h:t the chamfer do petition in favour of the Bill. I ven- ture to differ from the statement of Colonel Page. that we should be satisfied if the Bill were thrown out The CHAIRMAN: Excuse me. Your proposal certainly cannot be put to the meeting in the form of an amendment. It is obvious that it is not an amendment to the proposal before the meeting, and I cannot allow it to be put. Mr. J. H. WILSON: If Mr. Howard's proposition is ruled out of order I shall move an amendment to the effect that the report of the dock committee be not adopted. The CHAIRMAN: There is no necessity for an amendment of the sort, because it is open to the meeting to reject the report simply by their votes. I do not, however, say that your proposal is out of order. Mr. J. H. WILSON Then I will move it. I put it in this form because I simply wish the report not to be adopted. A pure negative might mean that this chamber is in favour of supporting the Bill; whereas if you pass my amendment you will commit yourselves to nothing, a.nd you may after- wards agree either to support the Bill or to remain quiescent. I will give you my reasons for my proposal. I think that the action of the sub and joint committees have resulted altogether in a nasco. The sub-committee—I do not know why— have not done their duty to the general committee —they have not, as they ought to have done, reported to them upon the negotiations they have conducted with the Trustees of the Marquess of Bute in the matter of this Bill. There is a large body in the town as much interested in the success and welfare of the port of Cardiff as, I may venture to say, the colliery proprietors are—I refer to the shipowners. They have met without the formality of a committee—they have called upon Mr. W. T. Lewis, they have had frequent interviews with Lord Bute's Trustees, and I am happy to be able to say,1 on good authority, that Lord Bute has acceded everything they desired in regard to the reduction of charges, and has met them most satisfactorily in everything. Now, I cannot help thinking that if the sub-committee had called upon Mr. W. T. Lewis "instead of leaving everything to be done through the corporation by letters froiji the town- clerk, many points that are now said to be hard- ships would have been modified or expunged. However, this committee is at an end I am glad it is at an end; and I am sorry 1 ever sat on the general committee, because I felt all through that we were treated all nonentities. The sub-committee never reported. We were called together at a quarter of an hour's notice, and we were shown a report which a gentleman took from his pocket, and which we were asked to pass. I held up my hand against the passing of tliat report, and instead of being carried by a large majority, it was only carried by twelve votes to seven. With regard to the Bill we are all agreed that more docks are required for Cardiff. No one will dispute that. Colonel Page has stated thnt Parliament will not allow a great, monopoly to be established here. Colonel Page has also said that the Trustees of the Marquess of Bute intend to go in for the Bill, the whole Bill, and nothing but the Bill; but J assert that some of the charges have been reduced. The CHAIRMAN What are they ? Mr. J. H. V\ ILSON The shipowners' charges, and the charges for labour. (Cries of "What are thevv") I am sorry I have not seen Mr. W. T. Lewis myself, but I have been informed by, Mr. Ca.pper that Mr. W. T. Lewis does not insist upon the monopoly of labour, and that he has struck out the clause relating thereto. (Applause.) Great concessions certainly have been made. (Applause.) I was about to say that the need of dock accom- modation had been admitted. Colonel Page has said that the Bute Trustee^ are foing in for the Bill, the whole Bill, and nothing but the Bill. I say they are not, but that they are willing to make reasonable altera- tions on the matter being properly placed before them. I have no fear that this Bill will be passed in such a manner as to destroy the port of Cardiff. I never heard of a port being destroyed by a dock ret. (Laughter.) And I never heard of a port being destroyed by a Bill having bad clauses. I have always found that there has been an outcry against such clauses, and they have not been put into force (Cries of "Where?") Mr. R. Coax, jun. • We have a perfect right to ask Mr. Wilson to make good his statements. I rise to order for that purpose. (Laughter.) The,CHAIRMAN If I am appealed to I must say II think we must leave it to Mr. Wilson's good feel- ing as to what statements he may think proper to make. If he makes statements for which he gives no sort of ground, why that will enable us to esti- mate the value of those statements. Mr. J. H. WILSON I confine myself to general statements, and I shall not be beaten down by noise or clamour. I say this, that it is the duty of the chamber of commerce, M the representative body of the trade of Cardiff, to support the Bute Dock Bill. (Applause.) If you think proper you can afterwards in committee move to get some of the clauses ameliorated. The CHAIRMAN: Certainly not. If this chamber petition Parliament to pass the Bill as it stands, they cannot by any possibility take any steps against any part of it. Mr. J. H. WILSON My motion does not imply that this Bill shall be supported by petition. My motion is simply that the report of the dock com- mittee be not adopted. I take it that if you accept the proposal, this chamber being incorporated can still oppose the Bill, and their counsel try to get some of the clauses ameliorated. But in any case I would go in for the Bill. I have no doubt that if the Bill is adopted, and it is found that the clauses to which the freighters object have a tendency to drive the trade away from Cardiff, the Marquess of Bute's Trustees are such good business men that they will cease to put those clauses into operation. (A voice It will be too late then.") But it does not follow that those powers will ever be put into force, even if tlwy are granted. By his existing Acts the Marquess of Bute has power that he does not em- ploy. Mr. J. DAVIES Mr. Wilson savs that the ship- owners have had an interview with Mr. W. T. Lewis. I ask you, Mr Chairman, who are those shipowner*. The CHAIRMAN I am unable to answer the question. But in my opinion the real owners of the ships have never been consulted, whatever arrangement the managing shipowners, or a por- tion of them, may have made. (Hisses and uproar.) Mr. R. CORY, jun.: I think the managing owners may be considered to be the representa- tives of the real owners of the ships. (Hear, bear.) And I trust, sir, they have the actual owners' interests at heart, as they are certainly well paid. (Laughter and uproar.) Mr. C. THOMPSON rose to order, as the amend- ment had not been seconded. Mr. S. HOWARD I rise to second the amend- ment. Captain CAPPER, who had risen at the same time as Mr. Howard As chairman of the Shipowners' 1 Association, I was going to second the amendment. I am here for the purpose of answering the ques- tion of Mr. John Davies. We have no varnished tale to tell; but simply to state to you what has been done during the past three weeks by a com- mittee appointed in this room by a meeting of shipowners convened by Mr. Hawkins, without regard to their views in any way. The CHAIRMAN ■ Mr. Hawkins says his instruc- tions were to send the invitations, not to the ship- owners as a body, but simply to the managing owners. Mr. HAWKINS The shipowners as a body number about 1,800. Captain CAPPER: Well, sir, I will simply take the words of my friend, Mr. Richard Cory, and say to you that when a man takes a share in the ship he knows by whom that ship will be managed, and he commits himself, as far as that ship is con- cerned, to those persons who are the managing owners. The managing owners of this port have, as a rule, a large interest in the ships they manage, and they must be credited with a desire to do the best they can for their friends. There was a largely-attended meeting in this room, and those present did me the honour to put me in the chair. A committee of five was appointed, consisting of Mr. T. R. Thompson, Mr. John Christie, Mr. John Fry, Mr. Watson (of Messrs. Pyman, Watson, and Co.), and myself. We wrote to Mr. W. T. Lewis to ask.him to give us an opportunity of discussing with him the clauses of the Bute Dock Bill to which we objected. He replied, aad gave us an interview, and we laid before him several changes, which he took time to consider. We pointed out in relation to Clause 25 that it would be a hardship upon us if, when we chose to get a whole crew on board a ship, or to furnish a number of men under the charge of an officer, the right should be taken from us of moving the ship from one end of </the dock tto the other, and of running our own lines while under the tips, and while, practically, in the Bute domains. Mr. W. T. Lewis thought that was a reasonable objection, and he held out the hope that the work of the ships, so long as it could be done with our own crews, should never be interfered with. The next clause which we objected to, and, I daresay, it is the clause to which you object, was No. 28. In Clause 28 Lord Bute seeks to deal with the loading and discharging of the various commodities that are shipped and discharged in the Bute Docks. Mr. W. T. Lewis asked whether it made any differ- ence to us if Mr. Ivens, of Canton, a coal-trimmer. worked in the ship's hold, or a servant of Messrs. Davies and Co., or of Messrs. Cory Bros., so long as there was not demanded from us more wages than we are paying now r We were compelled to admit that it did not matter whose servant he was so long as the work was well and propeily done. "Then, said Mr. Lewis, all you desire, as far as the trimming of coal is con- cerned, is a tariff to which you cannot object. We said, Yes, provided the ship was fairly and properly loaded." He said to us. Would you mind, if we struck a tariff, naming a referee to whom we could go in case Lord Bute's agent and managers should pay wages to which you should object?" He submitted first Mr. R. o. Jones, then the Mayor of Cardiff, whoever he might be, and then our worthy friend Judge Herbert, whom we accepted a the referee in case we rhuuid difter with Lord Bute as to whether he was charging us too much money, or felt aggrieved in getting too little. The only other point we mentioned was that skill was required in the loading of cargoes, and particularly in the storing of iron, and Mr. W. T. Lewis id that if anythi arose witil regard .t.o this point which we considered t,o be prejudicial to our interests, it might also be referred to the county court. judge; or, if we liked. he would put a clause in the Bill enabling us to do the work with our own crew. He has done that, and we have received a letter from Messrs. Luard and Shirley undertaking that such a clause shall be put into the Bill. (Applause.) I have no hesita- tion in saying that. we have n treated with a great deal of courtesy by the representatives of the Marquess of Bute, and, as far as we are concerned, we shall be glad to see the Bill passed. Afeer an animated discussion, The CHAIRMAN, in submitting the amendment to the meeting, made a few remarks, in the course of which he said that if tho increa-sed charges amounted to only Id. per ton, that would mean £20,000 a year at least. But according to an esti- mate which had been made by a gentleman inti- mately connected with the coal trade, the total in- crease would be 5.78d. per ton. (Cries of "Shame.") The amendment was then put to the meeting, and the SECRETARY, on counting the hands, de- clared that there were 33 for and 48 against. Mr. J. H. WILSON I demand a poll. It is im- possible to count the votes in this crowded room. Mr. S. HOWARD I support the demand. The CHAIRMAN Let us take a division. Mr J. H. WILSON: I ask for a poll. The CHAIRMAN Then let a poll be taken at one. The secretary will take the names for and against. Mr. J. H. WILSON That will not be a poll; many members have left the room. The rules sav — At such meeting all questions shall be determined by a majority of the members present and voting thereat, unless two members shall demand a poll. when such a poll shall be taken as arranged bv the chairman. Each member shall have one vote only, and the chairman shall have a second or casting vote." The CHAIRMAN The poll is to be taken as the chairman directs. I have got the Act of Parlia- ment here. I have consulted our legal adviser as to the course I have taken, a.nd I sav I shall not depart from the course I have taken." If you oall that ruling in question you must take some other means of doing it. Mr. J. H. W ILSON It is moat unfair. I would be the last man in the room to oppose vour ruling. The CHAIRMAN: I will not listen to an discus- i sion on the subject. During this discussion the greatest disorder and l uproar prevailed, and there were cries for and against the chairman's ruling. Those who de- manded a poll said they would not vote, and the Chairman replied that that would not matter—the poll would be taken as he directed. The secretary having taken down the names of those who were inclined to vote, The CHAIRMAN asked if all had voted who in- tended voting. t Mr. R. CORY: There is a gentleman here who says he is not going to have such a piece of jobbery as this. (Applause and laughter.) That gentleman is Mr. Lee. He ought to be ashamed of himself. (Uproar.) The CHAIRMAN Let him adopt any course which he may think right. Let him use any language which he thinks ought to come frcm the lips of a gentleman. I do not think we can reasonably object to it. If he thinks he is justified in not voting, let him abstain from voting. All I ask is that those who have not voted and who intend to vote shall do so now. The uproar continued, and there were cries of We won't vote." The CHAIRMAN: Then I will announce the result The result is that 59 gentlemen have voted in favour of the adoption of the report as against one on the other side. Therefore. I declare the pro- position to be carried. Mr. R. CORY, jun. By a tremendous majority. The names of those who voted were not com- municated to the press. Those who refrained from voting numbered over 40, and included a number of leading shipowners and freighters. ELECTION" OF PRESIDENT. The meeting next proceeded to the election of president. Mr. A. Hood a.nd Mr. Wilis were pro- posed. and the former was appointed by a. narrow majority. Mr. Rees Jones and Mr. Wills were elected rice- presidents. The proceedings then terminated.
! THE LEJGH SMITH SEARCH iEXPEDITION.
THE LEJGH SMITH SEARCH EXPEDITION. The Pall lJ-fall Gazette says:—We believe the Geographical Socicty have decided to contribute £1.000 to the proposed expedition in search of Mr. Leigh Smith. This, with the Government contri- bution, will make £6,000. and we believe the family of Mr. Leigh Smith are quite prepared to find the remaining: £ 8,000 necessary for the equipment of the expedition. At all events they are not at all likely to favour anything like a public subscrip- tion on behalf of their missing relative. On the committee, which will be appointed by the Geo- graphical Society and the family, the Admiralty will be represented, as they insist m having a voice in the instructions to be issued to the proposed II expedition.
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Two men, named Thomas Higgins and John Burke, were on Wednesday arrested under the ¡ Coercion Act, on suspicion of being con- cerned in the Lough Mask murder, and conveyed to Kilkenny Gaol,
TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY.
TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY. HALF-YEARLY MEETING. The ninety-second half-yearly meeting of the Taff Vale Railway Company was held at the Royal Hotel, Bristol, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. James Inskip. chairman of the company, presiding. There was a large attendance of shareholders. The SECRETARY (Mr. George Robertson) having read the notice calling the meeting. The report for the half-year ended 31st of De- cember, 1881, which has already been published in the Western Mail, and the statement of accounts, were submitted. The CHAIRMAN then said he could not enter upor the business of the meeting without givingexpres- sion to the feelings entertained, not only by himself but by every member of the board, and he believed by every shareholder of the company, respecting the loss which they had sustained in the death of his lamented friend and partner (Mr. Henry Brittan). He (the chairman; could not hope to makeup that loss: he would, however, all the same, do what might be in his power for the promotion of the company's interests. The report which had been read was very simple—so simple, in fact, that he scarcely knew how to found anv ob- servations upon it. It was as simple as the Three per Cents., and, perhaps, rather more sweet, having regard to the dividend which was to be paid to the proprietors. Thexx were two or three matters, however, which lie thought, should be noticed at a half-yearly meeting. In the first place, the attention of the proprietors was directed to the new arrangement with the Penarth Company, The proprietors, he believed, were aware that under the new arrangement a fixed dividend was paid to the Penarth Company, and, consequently, the accounts submitted to that meeting did not contain the Penarth account. which formerly accompanied the report. The new works at Penarth were making good progress, and he considered that everything connected with them was a matter of satisfaction, so far as that company was concerned. The last report men- tioned the issue of new shares under the Act of 1679. The recommendation of the directors with regard to those new shares had been carried into effect. He believed the proprietors were aware of the resolutions which were adopted at the special general meeting held in pursuance of the Act. and ofthe man\1erin which the shares were apportioned amongst the proprietors. The directors regretted that a little difference of opinion had arisen in regard to the practical result of that apportionment. The matter had from time to time been considered by the directors, and they had been anxious to meet the views of all the proprietors as far as possible. They had consulted Mr. Ingledew, the solicitor of the company, and he had obtained the opinion ol eminent counsel as to the possibility of the directors apportioning the unallotted new shares amongst the holders of the fractions of capital for which no new shares had been apportioned. The directors were very sorry to say that they were powerless in t he matter. The opinion expressed by the solicitor of the company had been confirmed by eminent counsel, who advised without hesitation that the directors could not sell the unallotted shares and distribute the premiums among the owners of fra.ctionsl capital. He (the chairman) hoped the proprietors would sec that everything been done by the board which could be done. and that nothing but lack of power prevented the directors submitting a resolution for the purpose of meeting the wishes of those who held fractional capital. He wished to explain that every proprieter. inclua- ing the directors. or nearly every dirpctor, held a fraction, and that even if the unallotted shares could have been divided in smaller amounts there must still have been certain fractions of stock. They might be minimised, but they could not be abolished. Under these circumstances he feared that nothing further could be done as regarded the past at all events, and he hoped that nothing further need be said. There no other matter of pressing interest. He had mentioned the pru- gresd of the works at Penarth. and the report also stated the f*et that certain Bills had been de- posited for the consideration of Parliament. These Bills were now before Parliament, and he thought the shareholders would at once perceive the reasons which made it undesirable to enter into any partieular discussion of either of them. W1th these observations he begged to move that the report of the directors and the statement of accounts be received and adopted. Mr. BCSHELL (vice-chairman,) sa.id he had much pleasure in seconding; the proposition. Mr. WARREN said he only expressed the feeling of every shareholder when he regretted the great and public loss which had been sustained in the death of their late esteemed chairman. Mr. Brittan. The zeal he displayed and the interest he took in the company were, indeed, verv great. He (Mr. Warren) congratulated the directors on the choice they had made of a successor. If he might be excused for saying so in the presence of the chairman, he would observe that he did not believe a man of more ability could have been selected, or better suited to promote the interest* of tiie company. He hoped Mr. Inskip might be able to consolidate still further its prosperity, and that it would not be threatened by any of the Bills now under the consideration of Parliament. He supported the adoption of the report. The resolution was then put and carried. The CHAIRMAN said he had next to move that the dividend now payable for the half-year ended the 31et of December, 1881, be at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum, with a bonus of 7 per cent. (less Income-tax) on the ordinary stock and preference stock û. 1, and that the same be paid on the 28th of February and 8th of April next respectively. Mr. BUSHELL, in seconding the proposition, drew the proprietors' attention to the fact that the dividend was payable a week earii»i it 1"1 bcn 101 majny tcms. Mr. STOCK said he believed that, consequent upon the appointment of a new chairman, the time had now arrived when the subject of the direc tors' remuneration should be re-considered. From what had taken place, he thought it might be assumed that some little difficulty had been ex perienced in finding a chairman. Mr. Inskip had not been selected by the directors from their own body, but had been engrafTed from outside. A most happy selection had, however, been made, fur he was a man of firm but conciliatory disposit ion—a man of general information and considerable legal attainments. As the sharéhold6 knew, the sum was set aside for the direc- tors, and they were-likewise aware that the board comprisL-d a resident director. Considering the time and attention these gentlemen gave to the afiairr. of the company, a.nd considering the ability of the chairman, he thought the sum allottee in- sufficient., and he moved that £300 additional per annum be voted. Mr. WHITWII.L seconded the proposition. Mr. TOWNSENB suggested that £500 instate oi £300 be voted. Mr. Pro .E adopted this suggestion, which wa; supported by Messrs. (reurge and iflorcom, ana carried. The CHAIRMAN, on behalf -of the directors- returned thanks for the kind expressions of tlifc shareholders towards them,4s testified by tb« motion just passed. This concluded the business of the meeting. Meetings of the Cowbridge Railway Company, the Pare Railway Company, and tiie Llaia- trissaiit and Taff Vale Junction Railway Company were then held, at which the various reports and statements of account were pa..4I5ed.
NEWPORT BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
NEWPORT BOARD OF GUAR- DIANS. There was a large attendance of guardians o- Saturday. Mr. Woodruff presided, and Golone Lyne occupied the vice-chair. Number of pauper; in the workhouse, 294 corresponding week las year, 287. Receiving rut-door relief, 1.1S1 adult; and 715 children, at a cost of JE180 14-s. 4-d. urube. of children in the Caerleon Schools. 163 last vear, 148. WATER SUPPLY AT CAERLKON. The CLERK read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board, together with a letter sent by the Cuerleon Localv Board to the Local Government Board. In the letter from the Local Go- vernment Board the guardians were informed that that body has no control in this matter unless complaint were made thai the locart authority was in default; there was danger to the health of the inhabitants from the absence of II proper supply; and that a proper supply Can be got at a reasonable cost. The letter from the Caerleon Board stated that it was fuLJ alive to the necessity for a supply of water to the town, was quite as careful as the board of guardians or any other body of the health of the inhabitants, and that there does exist a sufficient supply of water for all purposes. There was a long conversation as to what was best to be dont without further delay, and the clerk liaving read from the Public Health Act to the effect that when complaint was made under the 291st sectionoft Act of default on the part of a local authority Ùlt Local Government Board may cause inquiry to bt made, the guardians resoived to ask tnat such an inquiry be at once made. THE RMVERSLTV COLLEGE.—RESOLUTION IN FAVOUR OF CARDIFF. The Rev D. ROBERTS. pursuant to notice, moved that the seal of the board be affixed to a memorial to Earl Spencer in favour of Cardiff being the site for the proposed University College for South Wales and Monmouthshire. The Rev. WATlnK DAVIES seconded the propo- sition. The VJCE-CHAIRMAN cordially supported it. The Rev. J C. S. DARBY was not prepared to support the proposition, on the ground that there was no information as to the kind of college which it was proposed to establish. He said he attended the meeting at Newport on Thursday, and had read the pamphlet issued by the Mayor of Cardiff, but from neither source could he get the informa- tion he wanted. It was true that one gentleman told the meeting the college would be formed on the lines of the Bristol University College. If tliat were eo, it would simply be a local college for the town of Cardiff. On the other hand, if it were to be a national college, then he doubted the propriety of planting it in the midst of such a population Mr. ROBERTS, in replying to Mr. Darby's speech, said he thought the students would be all the better'for living in the midst of a busy commercial town like Cardiff,and instanced the establishment of university colleges in places like Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. The motion was carried, but several guardians did not vote either way. ADDITIONAL GUARDIAN FOR LLANTARNA*. A parish meeting had been called, and unani- mously expressed itself in favour of asking for a second guardian, and now the necessary steps were taken to place the matter before the Local Government Board.
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Very hearty cheers were raised in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening when Sit George Elliot, the new member for the Northern Division of Durham, appeared at the bar to claim his seat. Tlie non. baronet was conducted to the table by his eon. Mr. G. W. Elhot, the member for Northal- lerton, and by Earl Percy (North Northumberland) Sir George Elliot would have taken his seat øooDeJ but that he has been absent from England and sojourn' •* in Egypt.