Weekly Mail

THE WELSH CALVMSTIC METHODISTS. The centenary of the Welsh Ca-lvinistic Metho uists in Liverpool was celebrated or Wednesday bj a monster demonstration in F. angler's Circus. Mr I'avid Roberts presided, and v. as supported by a large number of inisters and deacons. The Chairman gave an .interesting sketch of CalvinVic Methodism i" L:7erpoo) ;1 the success wlii. 1. had attended the bodv tor r. century in Liverpool, IlIld a century and a half in South Wales. v The Rev. Dr. Owen Thomas rpool) said it wa? in 1782 :»n,tthe first yc were taken towards the formation of a Weish "eGbvterian Church and cougr*sfation a-id establish-lieit of regular wor- ship. The first efforts were ol a very humble cha-rac er. The population of Liverpool at the tune did noi much exceed 40.000, and tin number of Welshmen in the town was wry few. The pa't 30 v ars had been years of red success. In 1850 the nnmber of chapels in Liverpool was seven, in 1881 i! eacben 80. The c()mmunirflnt" in 1850 wac 1.7^5: in 18n 6.894. while the collect ions in 1850 were £2667, and in 1881 £ 9.741.—The Rev Roger Edwards, Mold, contrasted the present condition of Welsh Methodism in Liverpool with jl" state in the past, and reminded the 1n"eting that mere numbers did not contribute to the great- ness of a. Church, for a Church could not 1." strong unless it was strong in grace- Dr. John Hughes (Liverpool) spoke of the causes wbic-h had contributed to £ he success of the deno- mination in Liverpool. The resources of Norf Wales were not sufficient to providp for its surplu? population, and. consequently, many of its youth were compelled to seek their fortune* pJsewL8r" The Rev. David Saunders ('Swansea-) attributed the success of Welsh Methodism to the Rimple anc earnest preaching of minister? who were ready tc make any self-sacrifice for its sake. Methodism could now pride itself that it needed nt apology for its existence. If any were dubious as to its success let. them read history. Who quickened Wales to an awakenei religious life, and who taught the children of Wale. to appreciate the benefits of religion ? Tin Methodists. Their temples did not, perhaps gratify an aesthetic taste from an architectural point of view, but they numbered no less than twelve hundred, and had cost over one millior and a quarter of money.—Several other speakers followed.

The Liverpool magistrates have rescindec the rule closing the theatres during Passion Week It should be explained tliat this was an old rule but had long been treated as a dead letter, a.nd t4 remove all misappreheaaion it was resolved repeal it.

CARDIFF. UTSE IXFITIMARY.—An appeal has been made to 716 members of the Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' SSociation bv their secretary, Mr. E. J. Thomas, pi'ig them to send in their annual subscriptions ?^ards the Cardiff Infirmary. The secretary is jj?'r°us of sending in this year a much larger ^?°1nt than heretofore. He therefore urges upon ??' ^embers to send in their subscriptions some this month, either to Mr. Coleman, at the ^firrnary, or himself. Those who make their ??aUal subscription a guinea become governors of e Institution. ÐEATH OF SENOB UNCILLA.—We regret to have to announce the death of Signor Uncilla, for many pars the Spanish Consul in this port, on the 7th rstant. It was, we are informed, brought about. ,? a cold, which culminated in congestion of the j^igs. The deceased gentleman was exceedingly r?Dular here. He was a protege of the late Lord j'tzrov Somerset, afterwards Lord Raglan. ff1 early life he was on terms of in- "toacy with Dickens and rl h ickeray, and he "jixed freely with literary men. He left Cardiff '"Out four years ago, having been promoted to the insulate of Gibraltar, and from thence he pro- dded to Alexandria, and was there during the ~°Hibardmeiit. It is said, though we cannot vouch fact, that the graphic account of that event ^hich appeared in the columns of the Daily Tele- ph was from his pen. THE AMERICAN CONSUL.—Our reader* will be ph was from his pen. THE AMERICAN CONSUL.—Our reader* will be Weased to hear that the health of Mr. hirt Sikes, '[>e American Consul, has recently improved, and 'hat he is now on a fair way to the recovery of his Length. THE MARQUESS OF BUTE has lent to the Depart- ment of Science and Art, forexhibitionin the Bethnal reen Museum, the whole of his collection of Pictures, some years since removed from Luton and stored in an otherwise empty house in fiaton-square. Many choice specimens are included j this gathering, which will be opened to the i public at Christmas. The collection was formed °y the third Earl of Bute, and is rich in Low Country pictures.—Athenceum. .A NEW OPERA BOUFFE will be produced at the novelty Theatre, London, early in December. It ^'•11 be entitled Melita, or the Parsee's Daughter." *he music will be by one of our most popular rusicians,and the libretto by Capt. John Ivinnerley, ate of the steamships John David and Antwerpia, a gentleman well-known in Cardiff, to which port ko has been trading for several years. MISSIONARY MEETINGS.—The annual meeting in aid of the London Missionary Society was held at the Charles-street Congregational Church on Mon- day evening. Alderman Daniel Lewis presided, IHId the attendance was large. Mr. Thomas Evans jfiade a financial statement, to the effect that £ 120 "ad been raised locally during the year—an in- crease of about £40. Interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev. Evan Bryant and the Rev. Thomas Haines, missionaries from China and India, who attended as a deputation from the Parent society.—On the same evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, Broadway, the annual meeting the local supporters of Weslevan Foreign Missions Was held. THE SUPBKINTEKDENT OF MERCANTILE MARINE.— 4t a meeting of the Committee of the Seamen's Hospital Society (late Dreadnought), held at Green- wich on the 10th instant, it was resolved, on the motion of the Right Hon. Lord Asl^ey, seconded by Vice-Admiral Hon. F. %erton, M.P. — That the grateful thanks Of this committee be presented to the Superintendent of Mercantile Marine for his kind Election of jE3 9s. 4d. at the Mercantile Marine Office, Cardiff." The above intimation was re- vived by Mr. Turner on the 20th inst. It may be interesting to note that the collection for the local Ingtitution-the Hamadryad—was £8 13s. lid. The contributions are made by seamen when being Paid off at the end of a voyage. THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL AMONG ^He JEWS. — The annual meeting of the '°cal auxiliary of the Society for the Pro- pagation of the Gospel among the Jews J^as held on Monday evening at the Baptist V^apel, Tredegarville. Mr. Lewis Williams pre- sided, and in the course of his remarks observed that one of the most remarkable features the nineteenth century was the interest taken in missionary enterprise. He also ^pressed the opinion that the Jews on the Continent were greatly indebted to the Nonconformists of England for the liberties \\>hich they now enjoyed. The Rev. W. E. Winks Save a. financial statement, from which it appeared fiat the local branch had raised over £4-4 during the past year, which was by comparison with the devious year a satisfactory result. An interesting address was delivered by the representative of the IIOciety, and the meeting closed with a collection. INQUESTS.—On Monday Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, ileld an inquest upon the body of Julia A sin Ford, Itll infant, who died suddenly in John-street. It appeared that the event was due to natural causes, the jury returned a verdict accordingly.—The ^oroner also held an inquest upon the body of a ^hild named Ann Donovan, who died at the Infir- mary from the effects of .scalds. A verdict of Accidental death was returned. L ACCIDENTS.—On Monday a child named Bertie yondy, of Duffryn-street, was going home from ,c'hool, when he was knocked down and run over a horse and cart in Crockherbtown. His thigh fractured, and he was conveyed to the Infir- s^ary-—John Edwards, brakesman on the Taff Vale ■Railway, met with an accident while engaged in £ °upling an engine on the East Moors, and on ?'ng conveyed to the Infirmary it was found that ll's leg was fractured. SEAMAN DROWNED. — On Saturday George j^sliam, a seaman, about 20 years of age, belong- to the ship School Wine, lying in the West Bute n was found drowned by Bute Dock-Constable oeddon. The deceased was sent on Thursday to adjust a rope, but he did not return. A coroner's inquest was subsequently held on the body. The Jury returned a verdict of" Accidentally drowned." SAVINGS' BANK.—We are informed that tho de- posits in 7,902 transactions during the year ending November 20,1832. amount to 3d.; the epayments in 3,385 transactions amount to £43,341 *8. Id.; the deposits exceed repayments by £2.111 2d. During the previous year the deposits in *>309 transactions amounted to £ 43,862 15s. 3d. the repayments in 3,691 transactions amounted to *4-0,638 0s. 7d.; the deposits exceeded repayments £ 2,4-24- 14-s. 8d.; the increase in number of de- positors during the year endingNovember 20,1882, IS 108. ACCIDENTS.—On Tuesday Henry Ford, 13, of j°ck-street, Cogan Pill, was admitted to the infirmary. It appeared that ho was walking on railway line and going to hie work, when he was knocked down by an engine, which passed over bJs right foot, inflicting injuries which led to the ^ttputation of the limb.—James Woolev, 27, of hitchurch, was at work at Penarth Dock on the atr.e day, as an excavator, when he accidentally fell some distance, and fractured his skull. He was ho taken to the Infirmary. His case is somewhat 'erious. CHURCH OF ENGLAND WORKING MEN'S SOCIETY --t a special meeting of the St. Mary's branch of this society held on Monday resolutions were b.dopted declaring the society's repudiation of the ,claims of the State, and courts created by it Without the consent of the Church, to deprive a Canonically instituted priest of the cure of souls, corrimitted to him by the Church through its Ministers, believing such claims to be an ^Urpation of the spiritual rights of the phurch, a breach of the Concordat between 't and the State, and a flagrant violation the Magna Charta, which enacts "that fhe Church shall enjoy all her rights in their integrity." The society pledged itself to support the churchwardens and congregation of Bordesley 11.1 their resistance to the attack upon their spiritual lights, and declared its admiration of. and grati- tude to, Mr. Enraght, vicar of Bordesley, for the patient endurance and fortitude displayed by him throughout the entire period of his persecution. « THE MAYOR AND THE INFIRMARY.—We are in- armed that the mayor (Mr. G. A. Stone) has, with eOtnmendable generosity, already forwarded a cheque for 50 guineas to the treasurer of the Infir- lna.ry, as a contribution to the funds of that insti- tution. The CIRCUS.—A considerable sum expended in Procuring the best performers has had the effect O! drawing large audiences to Mr. Tayleure's where there have been more novelties pro. Vlded than for many years past. Although it Seeined impossible that last week's programme £ °Uld be improved upon, yet the change which has taken place this week has been in many- aspects a welcome one. Conspicuous among the Manifold feats are the hat manipulations of the terling brothers, and the bicycling of the Salbini foupe. The enterprise of the proprietor well fnerits the success achieved. Taken as a whole, he entertainment as at present carried out at the Cardiff Circus is an excellent one. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday Wm. Webb (24), of Uanharry, a brakesman on the Taff Vale Railway, engaged in connection with the shunting of a at Llantrisant, when his foot slipped from a l1a.rd of one of the trucks, and was crushed by the He was conveyed to the Infirmary, where e remains. Cardiff 334TH STARB-BOWKETT BUILDING °CIETY.—The second annual report of the direc- tors of this society states that the actual profit aQe during the year is £ 212s., and to this must e added the sum of £55, a prospective profit Spread over twelve years and a half ltlade by the purchase and sale of a £400 Ppropriation. These two sums, added to the IPiofit made during the first year, amount to 106 16s. 2d,, which slimvs that the society has, so ar, had a successful career. In the past quarter Jvo appropriations have been made, amounting to n The total sum advanced to date is "S.717 10s., which has been reduced bv repay- ments to £ 2,50116s. 8d. SECOND £ >TARR-BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY.—A j. eeting of the members of this society was held in Swiss-hall on Wednesday evening, to make 'l61r twelfth appropriation. Mr. Joseph Smith ^as voted to the chair, and Messrs. T. Parry and R. ,°tter were appointed scrutineers. The number favvn in this ballot was 447, representing Mr. -T. H., Docks, Cardiff, who is thereby entitled to 15 advance of £ 200, free of interest, repayable in years. -Narrow ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.—On Wedncs- *y mcrning, about six o'clock, as Joseph Younc, steward of the steamship Westoe, lying alon"- Messrs. Spiller and Brown's Mil), West Dock, going on board, he accidentally walked into the r'ater, mistaking it for the quay wall. Luckily a .atoms-officer happened to be near and assisted 'd'm °h" s^°re' whh no greater mishap than a good Drenching. ° GLAMORGANSHIRE AND MONMOUTHSHIRE IN- IRMARY AND DISPENSARY. StutB of register or the week ending November 20:- Remain- g, by last -week, 43 admitted since, 17; •discharged, 8; died, 1 remaining in the 'ovise, 51; number of out-patients on the books, ^0 patients visited at their homes, 60. Medi- M officers for the week commenting November gt:—• Physician, Dr. Taylor; surgeon, Dr. Sheen.. g°Use-surgeon, P. Rhys Griffiths, M.B., B.S. Lond. s gentlemen visitors for the week :—Messrs. Robert ] John Cory, P. S. Dowson. Ilees Jones, and the Wv- A. Tilly.—George T. Coleman, secretary.— secretary begs to acknowledge, with grateful Q *nks, the following present to the Infirmary, aPes, from Mr. Ricliard Cory. MAGNETAIRE APPLIANCES.—A great deal might be stated in reference to the success that has it-tended the visit of Mr. R. Lonsdale to South t Wales, but the important testimonials from the inhabitants of Cardiff, Newport, and district, which may be seen in our advertising columns, will be auite sufficient proof of the most effactual relief and benefit derived from wearing his Ap- pliances. As this gentleman has engagements in other towns it would be advisable for those who are suffering from any kind of pain or weakness to consult him as early as possible. He has arranged again to extend his visit another week, and may be daily consulted at 56, Crockherbtown, Cardiff, until Saturday,the 2nd of December.

NEWPORT. PROPERTY EXCHANGE REPORT. — Mr. George Nichols. of Bristol, sold the Fair Orchard estate at the King's Head Hotel on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance. This property is freehold, and situate in the parish of Nash. It was put up in three lots. The first lot comprised a well-built and pleasantly- situated residence, with lawn, gardens, coach- house. stables, &c., known as Fair Orchard Farm, and 85a. Or. 38p. of land, the purchaser to pay £20 for timber. It was started at £5,000, and finally knocked down at Ward (Colborne and Ward) being the purchaser for a client. Lot 2, la. 3r. 18p. of pasture land, was bought by Mr. Ward for £220. Lot 3,7a. Ir. 32p. of pasture land, known as Crown House, was bought by Mr. W. Williams for £525. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—Mr. Woodruff presided at the meeting on Saturday. The atten- dance was not large. Number of paupers in the Workhouse, 260 corresponding week last year, 294. Died during the week, Thomas Trace, aged i years. Receiving out-door relief, 1,113 adults and 632 children, at a cost of £172 12s. Number of children in Caeiieon Schools, 193; corresponding week last year, 161. Mr. Carbutt, M.P., visited the Workhouse on Wednesday, and wrote the follow- ing in the visitors' book:—" Had the pleasure of looking round your Workhouse, Infirmary, and chapel, and have been much pleased with what I have seen." The Superintendent of Cuerleon Schools reported that the work in the laundry was in the same condition as when it was reported that help was needed. Had washed some boys' suits and kept other things back, but had had to keep girls from school. The laundress again asked lor help one day a week. The report was referred to the Schools Committee. A call upon the parishes, amounting to £8,946, was read over and ordered to be issued. Upon that a conversa- tion arose as to what it was that made the call higher than previously. Tho answer was that one item was £1,400, which would have to be paid to Messrs. Hedley for the recent valuation, and it was explained that they would bo paid. on the amended list. A Maltese who died in the workhouse some time ago .left a Savings' Bank book, showing that he had a sum of £20 to his credit. Having consulted an officer of the Mercantile Marine Branch of the Board of Trade, the clerk said the best way would be to send the book to the accountant of the Board of Trade, and state what was due to the guardians for the maintenance and burial of the deceased. This was approved. EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN HONOURS AND PROMOTIONS. —The London Gazette announces the following :— Colonel C. Ii. Gregorie, who commanded the 18th Royal Irish at Tel-el-Kebir, to^be a Companipn of the Order of the Bath and Third Class Medjidie; Major Sir A. W. Mackworth, Bart, R.E., to be lieutenant-colonel; Captain Ivor J. C. Herbert, Grenadier Guards, to be Major and Fourth Class Medjidie Lieutenant J, Hanbury Williams, Oxford- shire Light Infantry, to the Fifth Class Medjidie. All the above officers are connected with Mon- mouthshire. FUNERAL SERMON.—On Sunday night there was a crowded congregation at the Tabernacle, when the Rev. T. LI. Jones, of Pontypool, preached a very impressive discourse relative to the death of Mr. W. B. Graham. The chapel was draped in black, and some beautiful flowers were placed round the pulpit. The Dead March was played by the organist, and special hymns were sung. The dis- course was founded on Isaiah xxiv., 6,And we all do fade as a leaf." A letter was also read from the Rev. P. W. Darnton, who was pastor of the church when Mr. Graham was received as a member. CORRECTION.—In Monday's police news the young man Price, charged with indecent conduct, was stated to be connected with the band of the 3rd Mon. Riiles. It should have been the 1st Mon. Rifles. PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening the Affirmation Bill brought irt by the Liberal Government was rejected by 181 to 176. There was a. great scene," and the Government resigned. Mr. Carbutt, M.P., was present. CHBISTCHUUCH LOCAl, BOARD. — On Tuesday evening this board met at Maindee, Mr. J. Bhdon in tiie chair. The sum of £52 3s. Id. had been collected on the general district rate and £25 from the Government towards Dr. B. Davies's salary. Some routine business was disposed of.

SWANSEA. PRESBYTERIANISII.—The Rev. Dr. Donald Eraser preached two sermons at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday. THE RECTOR OF ME RTHYR.—TheRe v. John Griffith, preached two sermons on Sunday at St. John the Baptist Church, Swansea. In the morning the rev. gentleman choee one of the commandments for his text, Thou shalt love the Lord thy Gol1 with all thine heart," &c., and during his discourse dilated upon the shallowness and formalness of the religion of the present day. It could not be said that more than 10 per of the population of the whole country attended any place of worship. Some of the 90 per cent. who never appeared in a church or chapel believed they were s'1tisfying the com- mand of God by climbing the mountain, or taking A walk on the sands or the beach on Sunday. But such persons, he asserted, were careless1 as to the demands of their Creator, or they would be anxious to gather together in a place where God had said He would be present to hear their prayers and praises. The venerable preacher also touched upon the Darwinism of the present day, and condemned itp doctrine. At the close of each service there was a collection in aid of building a boundary wall around the church. A NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday afternoon a sailor, named John Murray, fell into the South Dock while trying to board a vessel. He swam about for ten minutes, but could not get out, and having become exhausted he was on the point of sinking, when he was picked up in a boat by Wm. Shepherd, Pockett's Wharf. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.—At the Working Men's Club on Friday week, after a substantial supper (provided by Mr. Harper, the steward) had been partaken of, Mr. J. W. Buse, on behalf of the com- mittee of the club, distributed a number of prizes which had been won in the different tournaments. Mr. J. O. Williams, chairman of the club, presided on the occasion. A pleasant evening was spent. ACCIDENTS.—Oliver Tibba, labourer, was working at St. Thomas's on Monday, when a quantity of rubbish fell on him and broke his leg. Wiliiam Williams, labourer, Tontine-street, while going home drunk on Saturday mglit fell down on the pavement in High-street and fractured his leg. Both men were taken to the Hospital. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION—A meeting of hot members of the Swansea Constitutional Club will be held this (Thursday) evening at the club-house, Castle Buildings, to make arrangements for the successful return of Mr. J. C. Manning, the hon. sec. of the club. A large committee has been formed for the purpose of canvassing the various districts on Mr. Manning's behalf. At Mount Pleasant Schoolroom on Monday evening a meeting of the supporters of Mr. Edward Roberts was held. The Rev. Jas. Owen presided, and in opening tho meeting advo- cated the claims of Mr. Roberts, who had been a member of the board for six years. The meeUng pledged itself to return Mr. Roberts. WIND-STREET STATION,—Mr. Grierson, general manager, and Mr. Saunders, secretary of the Great Western Railway Company, with Sir William Armstrong, the eminent engineer, visited the old Wind-street Station on Wednesday. It is hoped that their visit will lead to the re-opening of the station. SUDDEN DEATH.—A young woman named Bibby, who lived in Argyle-street, died very suddenly on Tuesday afternoon. ANOTHER NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.— Police-Constabla Willis (35) at 11.30 on Tuesday night heard a man struggling in the water of the South Dock. IIcçot a rope and threw it to the man, who took hold of it. With the assistance of Michael Sinnett, the constable then pulled the man into a boat, and ascertained that he was Captain Cooper, of the barque Louis, of Carnarvon, lying in tho dock, who had fallen into the water. There is no doubt that he owes his life to the timeiy assist- ance of the policeman.

ABERAVON. THE MAYOR'S SUNDAY.—Alderman T. D. Daniel, who has been for the fifth time elected Mayor of Abel-avoll, attended Divine Service in his official capacity at St. Mary's Church on Sunday. His worship was attended by the aldermen and coun- cillors of the borough. The sermon was preached by the vicar, the Rev. Daniel Lewis. After service the mayor presented the scholars attending the Sunday Schools in the borough and neighbourhood with buns.

ABEKGAVENNY. NOVEMBER FAIR.—This fairsjanas held on Mon- day, and was very well attenMH. Good business was done in every department. Cattle sold exceedingly well. There was a lively demand, and the prices of fresh beasts were up con- siderably. Betif was worth as much as 9d., and mutton reached lid. per lb. MRS. CRAWSHAY BAILEY AND HER TIlBLR CLASS.— On Thursday week Mrs. Crawshay Bailey was invited by the members of her Sunday School Bible Class to meet them at the Temperance-hall,' Frogmore-street, when they presented her with the following articles, and an address, as her birthday presents from them; a beautifully- bound reference Bible, with manuscript margins, &c., the cover being surmounted by Mrs. Bailey's crest (a coronet) in silver; also a gold pen and pencil-case, with Mrs. Bailey's initials engraved on an amethyst at the top. The Bible was supplied by Messrs. Thomas and Edmunds, and the pen and pencil case by Mr. Last. The address was elegantly framed and richly illuminated by Miss Grice.

ABEHDA HE. LAW.—We are pleased to observe from last Saturday's Times that Mr. D. '1'. Phillips, son Mr. Thomas Phillips, outfitter, Canon-street, Aberdare, successfully passed the preliminary examination of the Incorporated Law Society held an the 25th and 28th of October. Mr. Phillips was prepared by the Rev. R J. Jones, M.A., Treoynon Seminary, Aberdare.

ABERS YCHAN. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday, Mr. Edward Jones, J.P., presiding. The subject of registering births ind deaths was again referred to the clerk. The Medical Officer of Health reported as follows:— rhe death-rate for the month of October was 23'2, the births exceeding the deaths by 13, There were six deaths from scarlet fever and its sequela. The scarlet fever epidemic seemed to have attained its fullest dimensions about the middle of the month, and now appeared to be sub- siding, as at the present time the number is rapidly diminishing. The majority of the deaths were from the after effects through neglect of proper precautions against cold. The medical officer found that in all cases certifi- cates were not called for previous to re-admission to school after absence from infectious disease, and asked that this should be made a sine qud non. The increased death rate was accounted for by the large number of deaths from diseases of an unpre- ventable character. A communication was ordered to be sent to the Trevethin School, asking them to insist upon schoolmasters obtaining the certifi- cates mentioned in the medical officer's report. Attention was called to the bad state of the roads and hedges in the neighbourhood of Penlasgarn, and instructions were given to the surveyor to see to the matter.

LLANELLY. .BOARD OF HEALTH.—The usual meeting of the board was held on Saturday. Mr. J. S. Tregoning in the chair. Tho treasurer's account, showed the following balances:—To debit of the general ac- count, £137 lis. L; to credit of permanent works account, £4.146 5s. 4d.; to credit of estate account, £242 3s. The gas company wrote, stating their preparedness to lay down mains at Machynis and Swansea-road, provided the board were prepared to erect the necessary lamps. Ten- ders for uniforms for the market and sanitary in- spectors wer8 received, that of Messrs. W. Thõmas and Co., at £9 5s., being accepted. Tenders were ordered to be invited for the supply of 200 chairs for the evill Memorial, and that the committee of the Mechanics' Institute be informed that, as the board purposes to furnish the large room of the memorial they were not prepared to underlet the same. The application of the Committee of the Cambridge University Extension Scheme for the use of the Nevill Memorial one night per week was granted. DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of the above society was held on Friday evening, Mr. D. Francis presiding. A paper on Physical Culture was read bv Mr. E. F. Davies, Stepney-street, which was followed by a critical discussion, in which many members took part.

NEWNHAM. DEBATING SOCIETY.—The fortnightly meeting of the debating society was held on Monday, when upwards of 60 members were in the House." The president, the Rev. T. J. Weight, was in the chair. A long debate ensued on "Local Option. Several amendments were moved, and the original resolution, that Local Option was not beneficial to the country, was carried.

PENARTH. MONDAY.—(Before Messrs. J. S. Corbett, James I Ware, John Fry, and Dr. Lewis.)—Sunday Closing. Ann Rimron, landlady of the Three Horse Shoes beerhouse, Dynas Powis, was charged with serving two men with beer on Sunday, the 12th inst. Police-Constable Sansom stated that he entered the house on the above date and found two men drinking beer. He asked them where they came from, and they answered Grangetown, but after- wards admitted they were from Penarth. Mr. A. W. Morris, who appeared for defendant, admitted the offence, but pleaded that Mrs. Rimron hr>d W. Morris, who appeared for defendant, admitted the offence, but pleaded that Mrs. Rimron he.d been in business 39 years and this was her first offence. The Magistrates taking this into considera- tion dismissed her with a caution; but the two men were fined 2s. 6d. each. Unjust Weight.s.— Ann Jenkins, grocer, Dynas Powis, was fined £1 for having in her possession a 21b. weight lfoz., and a flour scaie 2oz. against the purchaser. The case was proved by Superintendent Wake Assault. —Mary Smith summoned Rachal Coulston for assault. It seems that the parties got merry over their beer, and when that was done commenced quarrelling, the defend?nt finishing up with smash- ing the windows and heating the complainant about the head, for which she had to pay 5s. and costs.

SWANSEA. MONDAY.—(Refore the Stipendiary, the Mayor Mr. Buse, and Mr. Cook Davies.)—A lleged Theft. Martha Thomas, married, Pentremawr, Pentre Estyll, was charged on remand with stealing a pilot cloth monkey jacket, of the value of 5s., from outside the pawnshop of Wolf Lyons, High-strc-?.t. The jacket had not been found, and, as the did not consider the evidence sufficient to justify a conviction, prisoner was discharged. She had been three times previously convicted. Dismissed. —Dennis Shea, 24-, labourer, 32, Charles-street, was charged with stealing 10s. from 3, drawer in the parlour of 11, Brynmelin-street, the property of Ann Shea, his sister-in-law. Prosecutrix said prisoner lodged with her and her husband. On Saturday morning he paid her 10s. for his board and lodgings, and she placed the money ip a drawer. That night prisoner slept in the room where the drawer was, and next morning she missed the money. Prisoner said he gave witness the 10s. to buyfood for the next week. The Bench thought the question was a civil one, and dis- missed the case. TUESDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary and Mr. Thomas Phillips.)—A Disorderly Woman.—Eliza- beth Ann Bowling, 19, a girl of ill-fame, living at 37, Jockey-street, was sent to prison for a month. for behaving riotously in Jockey-street, on the 10th inst. Keeping a Brothel.—Mary Ann Osbornu was charged on an adjourned summons with keeping a brothel at 111, St. Helen's-road. She was lined or two months' imprisonment in default. Assault.—John Lewis, grocer, 19, Lion- street, Waunwen, was charged with assaulting Ann Lloyd. Complainant said Lewis struck her in the eye. The case proved. The Stipendiary suggested that the defendant should compensate the complainant. He declined to do this, and the Bench fined him £2 and costs. A cross summons in which Mrs. Lloyd was charged with assaulting Lewis was dismissed.

NEWPORT. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. John Moses and Mr. T. P. Wansbrough.)—Dn/nl-enness— Maurice Casey, fireman, was charged with being drunk and in- capable. He had lamed himself, and had to use fI long brush as a crutch to hobble in and out of court. Fined 2s 6d.—William Davies. a drui.kfn beggar, Oti -.ramp, was fined 5s.-Wilha.m Brown was charged with being drunk in the Salutation, and breaking a door by kicking It. Prisoner went to the house to beg, and was turned out. The landlord said he had been frequently annoyed by the prisoner, a tramp from Tredegar. Sentenced I to fourteen days' hard labour—William Whittal, cab driver, was charged with being; crunk in charge of a cab in High-street. Sergeant Winmill proved the charge. He s old he put defendant in the cab and sent him home. Fined 20s., including costs. Alleged Offence against the Licensing Act.— Thomas FLillipson, Royal Inn, Llanarth-street, was sUlmllC:1ed for permitting his licenspd premises to be the habitual resort of prostitutes. I Sergeant Williams said that at 10.35 p.m. on the I 13th inst. he visited defendant's house, where he saw sevp,ralof these women and men di inking. I He went again at 10.50 and saw one of the women still there. Told the landlord that the women were there longer than was needful. Mr. Bailhache defended. The case was dismissed, and defendant was cautioned. Chargt of Stealing at an Inn.—Wm. Smart Clarke, a young man, was charged with stealing a pair of*electro-plated sugar tongs, the property of Samuel Dean. Mr. Hutchins defended. Informa- tion having been given to the police, Inspectors Curtis and Jones went to the prisoner's lodgings in George-street on Friday afternoon. Prisoner baid, "I know what. you have come about. It is a lark, and I know who has got them." Asked him who had got the sugar tongs, and he said One of two pilots who were down the river, but perhaps I they are now at Mr. Dean's." Jones proceeded to search him, and prisoner said, It's all right, Mr. Jones here they are," and he pulled them out of his overcoat pocket, adding, They must have been put into my pocket by Gould or Ardy." The defence was that there was no felonious in- tent; the three men were" larking in the Castle, and the result was that the tongs were found in prisoner's pocket. The Bench took that view of- the case and dismissed the charge, a result which was received with applause. Indecent Conduct.— Edwin Alfred Price, aged 19, was charged with indecently exposing his person to Sarah Jane Whitson, on Saturday night, on the path leading from Stow-hill to Ciytha-square. Prisoner is one of the band of the Srd Mon. Rifles. Mrs. Whitson's husband is in the same band. She said she knew the prisoner very well. He used very bad lan- guage at the time he committed this offence. Harriet Williams corroborated the first witness as to the fact of the prisoner being on the path at the time in question. She tried to stop him, but he ran off and knocked a man down. Prisoner denied that he was on the path at the time, and said he was at the Free Library getting a book. In- spector Curtis said he had previously cautioned prisoner about conduct of this kind. A month's hard labour. Stealing Onions— Edward Powell, John Wood, and William Smith were charged with stealing 9 cwt. of onions, the property of Charles Lane. Mr. Parker prosecuted, and Mr. Bailhache defended. Prosecutor is a gardener, living in Thomas-street. On the 7th inst. he saw the pri- soners, and they agreed to buy half a ton of onions, at 8s. 3d. per cwt., and he was to be paid as soon as they were weighed. The onions were taken to be weighed at Clarke's warehouse, and there were 351bs. short of half a ton. Prisoners asked prose- cutor to go for more onions to make up the quantity, and Smith said he would make out the bill. Prose- cutor went for the onions, and returned in a quarter of an hour. Prisoners Smith and Wood and the onions had gone, and Powell was there. He told Powell he wanted his money, JE4 2s. 6d. Powell said if he didn't mind what he was saying he should not have anything. Smith and Wood came back, and Smith said he had sold three bags of the onions, but could not get the money until to-morrow, and that it he would go to Powell's stall in the morning he would pay him. Went next morning, but could not find a stall and waited all day, but saw neither of the prisoners. Saw Powell oa the 13th, and he laughed at him. Saw Smith the same day, and he promised to get 50s. and pay him. He would not have sold the onions, except for ready money. He had had many dealings with Powell during the last ten years, and up to the present time h vd always br¡r paid. If Powell had not been one of the three not have enter- tained the proposal for a deal. The Bench stopped the case, and prisoners were discharged. WEDNESDAY.—(Before the Mayor and Mr. R. W. Jones.)—Alleged Embezzlement.—David Whitmarsh, a clerk in the employ of Mr. Samuel Goss, was charged with embezzling about £18, the property of his employer. Remanded till Monday. Vagrancy. —William Henry Smith, sailor, was charged with sleeping in a void house in the Rookery, Stew-hill. He was found by Sergeant Winmill about midnight on Tuesday in a house where there was a lot of straw on the floor and a candle bt1rning. He was the worse for drink, and stated he was taken there by a prostitute. Fined 5s. Drunk in a Public- house.—George Williams, a bucolic-looking man, was charged with being in the Tredegar Arms Hotel, High-street. on Tuesday night, in a drunken state. He had above £5 in his pocket, and lost the train. Fined 5s. Threatening.—Henry Clark, John Clark, and Richard Gardiner were charged with threatening the life of William M'Carthy, shoemaker, Wolseley-street, on Monday last. Defendants denied the charge. Dismissed. Stealing Pepper.—John Chant (17) was charged with stealing a pepper-box, containing pepper, the property of Richard J T. Hillier, pork butcher, Commercial-street. On Tuesday evening the pri- soner and three others asked to be served with some edible. Prosecutor heard a scuffle, and a pepper-box was taken away. He followed them, and found the box in prisoner's possession. It was not the value ot the article, but the continual annoyance he was subjected to by fellows like this led him to bring this case forward. Prisoner pleaded guilty. He was discharged with a caution. Stealing from a Ship— George Watt was charged with stoahng a tin of salmon and other articles from the G. W. Ward, a vessel lying in the Alexan- dra Dock. The vessel had recently changed hands, and the captain did not press the charge, as he thought the prisoner had acted under a misap- prehension. Dismissed. Damaging Decorations.—A young man named Henry Briggs was summoned for wiifullv damaging a panel in the dining-hall of the Albert Restaurant, belonging to Messrs. J. Ewins and Son. The hall has been recently deco- rated, at great expense, in gold and colours. On Saturday night last defendant was in the hall, and he threw a small quantity of hot coffee on the wall, one panel of which was damaged to the extent of two guineas. Defendant was represented by Mr. Hutchins, who cross-examined the waiter to show that, having asked him to put out a gas burner, he threw coffee on it. The Bench suggesi ed that coffee was not a proper article to use in extinguishing a gas light. On the suggestion of the Bench, the parties retired to settle the matter. Stealing Coal. —William Croston, a boy, aged eleven years, was charged with stealing coal, the property of Mr. Henry Powell, on Friday last. Police-Constable Badger proved the charge. Ope of the prosecu- tor's clerks stated that they lost tons of coal every week. A day's imprisonment and four strokes with a birch rod. Alleged Aggravated Assault.— Wiltiam Mulcahy was charged on remand with an aggravated assault on his wife on the 7th inst. Police-Constable Packer was called to prisoner's hc-UM) in Potter-street at seven p.m., when prisoner was given into custody for breaking his wife's leg. When prisoner was locked up and charged he said his wife fell down. The wife was removed to the infirmary, and she was not able to appear. In cross-examination by Mr. Handcock, witness stated ( the woman was under the influence of drink. She told witness that her husband broke her leg by r i A girl twelve years old was called j is u i cness. She was in a house occupied by a man named Griffiths and saw Mrs. Mulcahy throw a big stone into her own house. Prisoner came out and ran after his wife into Griffiths's house, whore he beat and kicked her. She fell down in the house. Prisoner had a pair of new, heavy boots on. Mr. Scott, assistant to Dr. Pratt, said the woman's leg was fractured in two places. Prisoner was com- mitted for trial at the sessions. Bobbery by a Lodger.—Hassen George, a Turk, from Constanti- nople, was charged with stealing a sovereign and two half-crowns from a house in Broad-street, where he lodged. Twenty-one days' hard labour.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY.—'Before Mr. R. H. Rhys, Mr. D. E. Williams, and Mr. D. P. Davies.)—Alleged Larceny. —Thomas Moses, labourer, again answered the charge of stealing 19s. 7d. belonging to Mr. D. Williams, Morning Star Inn. on the of July. Defendant, it was alleged, took change of a sovereign belonging to another man. The case was dismissed. Assaulting the Police.-Ttichard Rees and Rees Felix, colliers, from Mountain Ash, for assaulting Police-Constable Hughes. 64, on the 18th of November, in Comsnbrcial-street, Mountain Ash, were fined 30s. each and costs. Thomas Bath was charged with resisting tlie officer in the execution of his duty Defendant not appearing his recognisances of JE5 were ordered to be estreated. Drunk and Refusing tvQvit.—Daniel Jenkins, for being and l'è fusing to quit the Capcoch Inn on the 11th inst., WHS, on the evidence of Police-Constable Reed, ordered to pay 15s. and costs. Furious Driving.— John Thomas Brecon Arms, for furious driving in Gadiys-ruad on the 13th inst., was fined 10s. and costs. Charge of Permitting Drunkenness. —Mr. D. Lloyd Jones, for whom Mr. Plews appeared, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on the 13th inst. Police-Sergeant John found two drunken men in the house on the day in question. The evidence showed that the landlady, who was in charge of the house at the time, did not know of the men being there, a.nd the summons was dismissed. I. reach of Colliery Rides.—Thomas Jones, a collier at the Gadiys Collieries, answered to two su.m,110nses charging him with breaches of the colliery rules. Mr. Kenshole prosecuted. On the 9th inst. the fireman entered defendant's stall, and, finding it full of smoke, charged defendant with having fired a shot without permission. At first he denied the offenc., but afterwards aàmittèd having done S0, and having struck a match. Mr. Rhys considered ttm both offences were really one, and fined defendant £1 and costs.

ABERYSTWITH. WEDNESDAY.—Unlawful Possession of Game. —Thomas Evans, Pontcoch, Llanrhystid, was sum- moned by Police-Constable Daniel Jones for being in unlawful possession of two pheasants and three hares. The officer found the defendant on the 16th inst. in Aberystwith in possession of a bag, an.l on searching it he found the game above-mentioned. —John Jones, Llaindelyn, Llanrhystid, farmer.was charged with being an accessory to the .Tence committed by the previous defendant. Defendants were lined 10s. and costs each.

BRECON. MONDAY.—BOROUGH —(Before the Mayor, Mr. Lewis Jones, Dr. J'-naes Williams, and Mr. Ii. C. Rich.)—Violating the Poor Law Act.—John Regan, a casual pauper at the Breoon Workhouse, was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment for refusing to pick his quantum of oakum at the house and making a false statement for the pur- pose of obtaining food. Derisive Language. -The case in which Wm. Williams, Cwmeglwyg, charg e" John Davies, of the same place, with using threatening language towards him was, upon the advice of the Bench, settled out of court.

COLEFORD. TUESDAY.—(Before Sir James Campbell, Bart.. Dr. Batten, and Messrs. J. Trotter and T. Dixon.)— Keeping a Dog Without a Licence.—Alfred Baker, of BIVUUJS Eaves, was charged with keeping a dog- without a licence, and fined 10s. and cosis. JYeglf ing rrrciltatio¡¡.-John Prr"" of Parkel1d., suu moned by Albert Stc,tiu.us, was ordered to pay costs for neglecting to have his child vaccinated. Theft.—Louisa Nicholls of Coleford, was charged with stealing an antimacassl1.r, value 28., the pro- perty of Thomas Gilford, of Bream. Fined 10s. and costs. Charge of Committing Wilful Damage.— Mary Jones, of Joyford, was charged on remand with cutting a pit rope, breaking cogwheels, and doing other damage to the extent of £3 at the Society Colliery at that place. Mr. Hullett prose- cuted, and Mr. Goldring defended. Benjamin Gwiliim, the lessee of the colliery, and other wit- nesses gave evidence in support of the charge, and defendant was committed for trial at the quarter sessions.

CARMARTHEN. MONDAY. — (Before the Mayor. Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones, Alderman W. de G. Warren, Alderman T. Thomas, and Mr. James Bagnall.)— Go!lw;ion.-JiJmes Davies appeared on a summons for assaulting Philip Evans on the fair day. The assault appeared to hive been of a very serious character. Complainant's head was bandaged. Defendant stated that the case had been settled between themselves. Alderman Warren and Alderman Thomas expressed heir disapproval of the course which been taken to defeat justice, and inquired whether the police had any un- interested evidence to offer in the case. It was stated in reply that the officer who was called to the public-house did not see the blows struck. In discharging the defendant, the Mayor cautioned him, and stated that if a case of the kind occurred again they would take measures to force it on.

CARDIGAN. MONDAY.—(Before Messrs. R. E. Rees, mayor. Lewis Evans, W. Woodward and Levi James.)- Killing a Cat.—Police-Constable George Adams charged two little boys, named James Jones, of Pontvclifon, and Benjamin Bowen. Mwldau, with ill-treating and killing a cat, (belonging to Mary Davies, of David-street, St. Dogmael's. on the pre- vious Saturday. The lads pleaded guilty, and the Bench, taking a lenient view of the offence, im- posed, as a caution, a penalty of only Is. and costs amounting in all to 8s.

MERTHYR. MONDAY.— (Before Mr. J. Bishop.)—Non- Mai ate funcc.—James Davies, Dowlais, was sum- moned by Relieving-Officer Davies for neglecting to support his parents. Defendant's father and mother, who are old people, are chargeable to the union, receiving 5s. per week relief. Defendant was ordered to contribute 5s. per week.—Thomas William, John, and Hugh Thomas, young men working in the Dowlais Ironworks, were sum- moned for neglecting to maintain their mother, who is an inmate of the work- house. Relieving-Officer Davies deposed that the old woman cost the parish 5s. per week. Hugh was ordered to pay Is. per week and the other three defendants ls.4d. each. Alleged Breach of the Panubrokei's Act.—James Farrell, pawnbroker, Dowlais, was summoned for an offence of the above nature by trading on Sunday. It appeared from the evidence Of a woman named Ann Donovan, residing in Church-street, that on Sunday, the 12th inst., her husband lcfr the house wearing an over- coat at the time. Some time afterwards h* re- turned under the influence of drink and minus his overcoat. He then took off his best coat and put on his working one instead. The suspicion being aroused, she caused her husband to be watched, and be was seen to go into a shop next door to Mr. Fat roll's, and kept by aRebecca Morris, who is defendant's sister. It was also alleged that the shop belonged to defendant, but this was denied. In order that the man Donovan might be called the summons was adjourned until Wednes- day. Assaulting the Police.—John Ccffee, an Irjm. labourer, for assaulting Police-( Nonstable Phillips (117) on the ISili inst., at Dowlais, was fined 15s. and costs. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. Bishop.^—The Charge against a Dowlais Pawnbroker. Ja mes Farrell, pawnbroker, Dowlais. agair answered the sum- mons charging him with a breach of the Pawn- brokers Act by t .king in a pledge on Sunday. The case was gone into on Monday, when a woman named Donovan alleged that her husband had pledged a top coat in a shop adjoining defendant's. This shop was conducted by defendant's sister, and was alleged to be his also. but that was denied. The man Donovan was now examined, and proved effecting the pledge. In order that the Exr j authorities might take proceedings the summons was ag,1I11 adjourned for a month. I

NEATH. MONDAY.—(Before Mes-rs. Rowlnrtf Thomas mayor; David Davies, ex-mayor, and J. H. Rowland.)—A Fight between Women.—Man.- Ann Crossby and Bridget O'Connor were summoned for obstructing the street. Police-Constable Fiice proved seeing the women fighting. A crowd collected, and the road was obstructed. O'Connor being to blame was fined 5s. and costs, the other woman being discharged. Language.- Lewis LleM ellyn was charged with being disorderly whilt drunk. Defendant was exposing himsdf in th middie of Market-street, and when requested to go became abusive. Fined 10s. and costs. Paying for a Lark.—George Lawrence and Frederick Mann were summoned for being unlawfully pre- sent in the Exeter pub'ic-house on Sunday. Police- Constable Barnes entered the house through the back door, and saw Lawrence with two glasses of beer in his hand, which hn said he got from the bar for a lark, as they could not get any one to supply them. The constable found the landlady had gone out to a neighbour's house, leaving no one in charge. Fined 5s. and costs. The Sunday Closing Ac*.—Mrs. Priscilla James, landlady of the Waterloo House, Neath, was summoned for selling brandv on Sun- day to a person other than a bona fide traveller or lodger; and John Jacobs was charged with being unlawfully present in the house. Police-Constable Barnes saw Jacobs standing on the pavement out- side the Waterloo. He received a bottle from the landlady's daughter, put it into his pocket, and walked off. The officer followed him, and, after some difficulty, succeeded in ob- taining the bottle, which contained brandy. Jacobs gave evidence for Mrs. James, stating he had the brandy for a Mr. Shuffiebottom, who was not well. He did not pay Mrs. James, but ha.d received the money from Mr. Rhufflebottom to do so. Miss lames said sbe gave the hottle to Jacobs at the request of her mother, who refused to charge anything for the brandy, and gave it because Jacobs said it was for a man who was ill. The Bench fined defendant 10s. and costs, but ad- j journed the case against Jacobs to consider judg- ment upon the defence that he was not in the premises within the meaning of the Act of Parli* ment.

PONTYPRIDD. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Dr. Leigh and Mr Jackson.)—Affiliation.—Joseph Giydes, married Cwmciydach, was ordered to pay 3s. 6d. per weet towards the support of the illegitimate child of Sarah Thomas, Treherbert, a former sweetheart Assaulting a Wife.—George Tomlins, Pontypridd was charged with assaulting his wife. by bearinc and kicking her, at Llanganna, on Tuesday. HI was committed to ga )I for one month with hart labour. Theft of Carpext-ers' Tools.—William R Williams, carpenter, of Treorky. was charged, on remand, with stealing tools to the value of £2 5s., belonging to his former employer. Mr. D. Griffiths, builder, Pontypridd, and other tools, value 6s., the property of William Williams, an apprentice to Mr. Griffiths. Sergeant t Pickwick proved finding the tools pledged at the shop of Mr.G.Goodman,pawnbroker,and Mr. Good- man stated that the prisoner pawned them there. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and asked to be leniently dealt with. He was committed to fourteen days' hard laoour. Stealing an Umbrella.—Alfred Warren, labourer, Cymmer, charged with stealing an umorella value 3s., belonging to a fireman named Pollard, who left it near the colliery engines, at Cymmer, was fined 20s. including costs, orfourteen days. Pcaching.—Davi i Davies and Thomas Prosser charged with poaching upor Bwlchgwyn Farm, Llantrisant, were fined 40s. including costs ellh Weights and Measures Prom-cut ions. -The following tradesmen were summoned by Mr. Superintendent Mathews tor having unjust weights and measures in their possession :—Thomas Wigley, grocer. Cly- dach-vale, for having in his poss esion a lh. weight unstamped, with no denomination upon it, and loz. Idrm, short, was fined 10s. and costs. John Jenkins, grocer, Pontypridd, for possessing r beam scale Idrm. a!!ainst the purchaser, was tined 10s. and costs. John Morgan, grocer. Trallw, Pontypridd, for havir.;n hi shep a pair of beam scales 2oz. against the purchaser,was fined 10s. and costs. Thos. Lewis, Pont) priad, for possessing a small fiour scale IJoz. against the purchaser, was fined 10s. and ests. William Williams, grocer, Ponty- pridd, for having a scale 3oz. wrong, b'lt only 2ioz. short when cleaned, was fined 10s. and costs. James West, grocer, Pontypridd, for having a scale slightly wrong, was fined 10s. and costs. In a case against Jane Davies, butcher, High-street, Ponty- pridd, Mr. Mathews said the man in charge of the shop surreptitiously took from between the plate and thescale an iron ring weighing 2oz. Defendant was. therefore, fined 20s. and costs.

ST. CLEARS. TUESDAY.— Before Messrs. J. Beynon, J. B. Evans, H. S. Morgan, and W. H. Ydverton.)— Larceny.—Elizabeth Watts was fine] 6-:1., and costf £1 7s. 6d., for stealing a bundle of sticks. Tres- passing in Pursuit of Game.-Th0;na.s Evans, game keeper, charged the Rev. W. Edwards, of St. Clear'? lottery fame, with trespassing in 1,¡rsuit ot game in the daytime, on lands belonging to Mr. C. E i'hilipps. Defendant not appearing, the poiice- constable said he had left the summons ai his usual place of abode, where he had been told that defendunt was supposed to be in North Wales just now. The Bench, thinking tha' possibly the defen- dant had not becomeav. are of the charge against him, ordered that another summons be issued. Eject- ment.—Mr. Thomas Rider, b.. Clear's, appeared in answer to a notice served upon him by Mr. Rces Thomas, poi of St. Clear's, for holding over a piece of land belonging LO the corporation. Mr. Rider appeared, and stated that his contention was that the piece of land did not belong to the corporation but, as he had no evidence forth- coming that day to lay before the bench, he risked lor an adjournment till next month. The adjourn- n». nt was granted. It is expected that this case. when heard, wili prove a very interesting one.

TENBY. MONDAY.—(Before the Mayor, Messrs. N A. Roch, E. Laws, and D. I Ackland.)—Congratu- I ation. to the Mayor.—On the opening of thc èourt, Mr Robert Lock, justices' clerk. congi-atult.;ed the mayor on his election for T h" thin. time as chief uiu.^istva-e ol tin l>->roo_rh. and thanked him for the courtesy lie had always received from him in the discharge of ins duties. Assault-R0hert Nichoils, a tailor, summoned John Bowen, another tailor, for assaifft. On the evening of the 11th of November, Nichoils wa walking on the Croft, in company with a young ladv, when defendant marched "up to him and delivered two violent blows on complainant's cheek. There was no pro vocation on the part of complainant beyond the fact that he was in company with defendant's giri. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £1, and costs 8s., or one month's hard labour.

TREDEGAR, TUESDAY.—(Before Dr. Coates and the Rev Wm. Hughes.)—.Vo Trllst-Owen Lehay, chargec with drunkenness at Rhymney, sent Mrs. Lehay tc admit the offence, and she was told that Owen would have to pay 5s. or go to l'sk for fourteen days. She asked to be allowed time to pay. The Bench refused. A Coal Watcher in Trouble.—Chas Bourton, specially employed by the Ebbw Vale Company to look after those who purloin coal at Sirhowy, summoned a woman named Eliza Davies for stealing coal at Sirhowy on the 16tb instant Mr. William Price appeared for the defendant Hannah Probert said she had been allowed hv Bourton to fet-ch coal, and had paid him for it with her own hand Is. 6d. in all. Margaret Thomas gave similar evidence. The Bench adjourned the case. Stealing Timber.—~Evs.n Davies pleaded guilty to this offence at Sirhowy, and was fined 5?. inclusive Removing Goorls-A Lenient Landlord.—Evan Lloyd was summoned by John Thomas, newsagent, Tre- degar, for removing Iris goods to avoid paying the rent. Mrs. Lloyd attended, and offered to pay ir a fortnight, Mr Thomas agreed, and the Bend made an order accordingly. Infringing the Regulation Act at Ehhe Vale.—Morgan Edwards, a platelayer at Waun Llwyd Pit, Ebbw Vale, was charged with removing a caution mark in the pit, Mr. Colborne prosecuted, and Mr. James Powell, mineral agent, attended as a witness. The defen- dant did not answer his name, and an apprehen- sion warrant was issued.

YSTRAD. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. Jackson and Mr. F R. Crawshav.)—Breach of Colliery Rules.—Davie Hawkins, employed at the Bwllfa Colliery, wai charged with infringing Rule J233 of the specia. rules, to the effect that Every person who has ar unlocked lamp in his possession on the inside oi the lamp station, or one that has been injured, at the lock of which has been tampered with or in jured, or the gauze of which has been injured, shall be deemed liimscli to have wil- fully committed the injury or defect un less he can clearly satisfy the fireman that he was not aware of the injury or defect, or that he was in the act of returning with the lamp to the lamp station." James Vobes, of the same colliery, was charged with committing a breach of Rule 290 by neglecting to report to the manager the first defendant's offence. It appeared that Hawking had taken his lamp back to the lamp station to be re-lighted. The lamp mar. opened the lamp foi bin. nd he, in accordance with the usual custom, lit it. But, instead of going back witl õ' to the lampman to have it locked, he f'¡P?d into the workings with it unlocked. This was on Friday afternoon, and it was knowJ to Vobes, who omitted to say anything about tht occurrence until Saturday morning, when he tok the lampman; hence these proceedings. Mr Walter Morgan, who appeared for the owners o the colliery—Messrs. David Davies and Co.—statec that his clients did not wish to press for heavy "unishment, their object being tc convey convic- tion to all workmen that such conduct wat punishable by law. Hawkins was fined 20., anc Vobes 10s., including costs.

YSTRADYFODWG. MONDAY.—:Before Mr. E. Lewis, Mr Henry Jackson; and Mr. Francis R. Crswshay. Forest House.)— "teaUng a Pint Measure.—Philip Jones Yerndalcl, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a pint measure, the property of Mr, Edward Llewe;yn, G1Y:l R'- edynog Inn. Prose- cutor had been Ie ing r.rticles pertaining to his trade for some time, ar.d^olice-ConstablePcrkerwas informed of this fact. ~>n the night in question he saw prisoner leaving the house with something' under his coat, nd, on being asked where the article had come the accused exprr ■ sed astonishment as to uow it got there. Defendant, was fined 20s. including C- DS. Asroult on a r. stable.—Thomas Charles i vnewydd, was fined 10s for being drunk and "iotot s, and 10s. and cost assaulting Police-Constable Richards

ABER YSTWITH. TOWN COUNCIL.—Ameeting of the council was held at the Town-hall on Tuesday, Alderman John Jones (mayor) presiding. Mr. Richard James called attention to the deplorable state of Penparke from the want of proper drainage, and he proposed that it should be supplied with Plynlimmon water. He also suggested that the inspector should pay a visit to the place, and report upon its sanitary con- dition. Mr. Peter Jones (ex-mayor) seconded the proposal, which was carried. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A meeting of this authority was held at the Town-hall on Mon- day, Mr. H. S. Richardes, Bryneithyn, presiding. A letter was read from the Local Government Board sanctioning the re-appointment of Drs. Hughes and Jones as medical officers of health for the ensuing twelve months. Mr. David Jones, in- spector, reported that to provide a proper supply of water to Pentrellyn Village would entail a cost of at least £25. There being only about twenty houses in the district this amount was considered very heavy, and it was decided to adjourn the matter. The inspector reported that com- plaints were received from Bortli as to the muddy condition of the water from the reservoir, which was abominable. The overflow was also tremendous, the water being of a yellowish colour. It was decided to request the ratepayers to convene a meeting so as to suggest what could be done to remedy the present defective state of the waterworks. Mr. Morris Davies, Ffosrliydgaled, complained of the tone of two letters addressed to him by the inspector with reference to an inscription stone placed over the outlet of a water supply at the village of Chancery, which had been removed by Mr. Davies, with- the sanction of the authority. The Chairman and the Rev. T. J. Griffiths thought the letters most insulting, and the Chairman re- marked that the inspector had no right to write private letters. MR. LBWIS MORRIS AND THE PROPOSED COLLEGES. —Tile suggestion of Mr. Lewis Morris to have two colleges in South Wales and two in North Wales is received with much favour here by many of the leading townsmen. They believe that wiil be a fair solution of all difficulties. The committee ap- pointed at the recent public meeting are busily at work, and meetings in favour ot retaining one of the colleges at Aberystwith will be held at New- town, Llanidloes, Welshpool, and other towns during this and the coming week.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—An ordinary weekly meeting of the guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union was held on Saturday, when Mr. James Barrow presided. The Clerk read the draft of a letter in reply to the communication of the Locatl Government Board relative to the reduction in the salary of the medical officer of the Cowbridge district. In the letter the clerk stated guardians considered a year sufficient to secure the services of an efficient medical officer. It was resolved that the letter as read be sent. SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A bi-monthly meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union was held on Saturday, when Mr. G. Birbeck presided. Dr. Jenkins reported that during the quarter ended the 30th of September there had been 79 births and 55 deaths in his district. With the exception of one case of typhoid fever and the prevalence of scarlatina the district was free from infectious or zymotic diseases. The inspector reported that a house occupied by Evan Howells at Treoes was in his opinion unfit for habitation. Instructions were given to the medical officer for the district to report upon the subject. Mr. E. Lewis asked whether Dr. Phillips was still the medical officer of health for the Cowbridge district. The clerk replied that he was, but his appointment ter- minated on March 25. Mr. Lewis said the offices of medical officer and medical officer of health were held by the same man, and the least thing Dr. Phillips could have done would have been to have resigned both. BOARD OF HEAJ/TH.—At a meeting of this board on Wednesday, presided over by Mr. H. Bevan, the- Inspection Committee reported upon the plans for draining South-street, Mary-street, and Merthyrmawr-road, and recommended that the course of the existing sewer be taken as far as practicable, and that 12in. pipes be laid instead of 6in. pipes. The Clerk read a letter which he had received from Mr. Edward David, of LiandatT, agent for the Merthyrmawr Estate. Mr. David hoped the board would recoDider their proposal to increase the pollution of the Ogmore by the discharge of further sewage into the river. If, he added, they carried out their proposal he would consider it his duty to call Mr. Nicholl's attention to the matter, and recommend him to take such steps as he may be advised to prevent his property being thus further injured. A long discussion ensued, and eventually the further consideration of the subject was adjourned for a fortnight.

BLAENAVON. SHOCKING DEATH.—On Tuesday afternoon, about four o'clock, a young man named James Meredith was engaged in the erection of a new chimney stack at the company's new works, and whilst he was using a rope the latter gave a jerk, which caused deceased to fall a distance of 50ft. He sus- tained a fracture of the skull, and presented a shocking sight when picked up. He was conveyed to his home, and died five hours after the accident.

BRECON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—1The ordinary meeting of the guardians was held on Saturday; the Rev. Prebendary Garnons Williams (chairman) pre- siding. Mr. F. F. Bircham, the Local Government Board Inspector, visited the workhouse, and re- ported that he heard no complaints from any of the inmates. It was suggested by the Rev. Herbert Williams that an advertisement should be inserted in the local newspaper to tho effect that farmers or any other persons who wished could have boys from the workhouse upon application. The board agreed to the Rev. Herbert Wiiliams's suggestion, and expressed an opinion that it was of very material importance to the ratepayers that the boys and girls should be sent from the workhouse.

BLAENAVON. SERMONS.—On Sunday sermons were preached on behalf of the new Wesleyan Chapel. The morning and evening services were hold in the upper Wesley Chapel, and in the afternoon in Broad-street Baptist Chapel. The preacher for the day was the Rev. W. Ainsworth, formerly a minister in Pontypool circuit. The collections amounted to £33.

CHEPSTOW. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—On Sunday last special sermons were delivered in the parish church on behalf of the above society by the Rev. T. H. Hughes, association secretary, Brecon. The church was well attended,and collections amounting to £ 5 17s. 4d. were made at the close of the services. On Monday evening at the Bank Buildings, a public meeting was held, when the deputation gave a lengthened account of the work carried on by the society throughout the country. A collec- tion, amounting to £2 2s. 6d., was made at the close.

COCKETT. ON Sunday and Monday last special services were held in St. Peter's Church for the object of reducing the debt of £166 still remaining on the enlargement. In the morning of Sunday the Rev. W. H. Thomas, vk-ar of Abersychan, preached in English. In the afternoon tho Rev. C. A. Seaton, of Swansea, preached in English, and the Rev. W. n. Thomas in Welsh. In the evening the Rev. W. H. Thomas preached in Welsh. On Monday even- ing the Revs. D. D. Jones, vicar of St. Paul's, Llanelly, and J. S. Davys, vicar of St. John the Baptist, Swansea, preached in Welsh, All the sermons were unusually comprehensive, impres- sive, and powerful, and were highly appreciated by numerous congregations. The contributions, which were mainly given in small envelopes, amounted to the creditable sum of £39 8s., which, considering that all the people are of the working class, show how much may be done by combined interest and united action.

COWBRIDGE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held on Satur- day at the Herbert Farm, Llandough (before Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner), on the body of Mrs. Alice Gwynn, 83. On the 7th inst. the deceased fell while rising from her bed in the morning. When medical aid was procured it was found that her thigh bone was fractured. Death ensued on the 15th inst. A verdict that the de- ceased died from the effects of the injury was re- turned.

CARDIGAN. DEATH OF IR. W. BUCK. OF STRADMORE.—We have to announce the death of M). William Buck, of Stradmore, Llandugwydd, near Cardigan, which took place at an early hour on Thursday week alter a severe illness of some years'duration, at the age of 66 years. The deceased gentleman was a magistrate and deputy-lieutenant of the County of Cardigan. He was high sheriff of the same county during the general election of 1874, and was enthusiastic in the honour of declaring the great Conservative victory, when Mr. T. E. Lloyd, of Coedmore, was declared elected by a good majority. Mr. Buck was a staunch Conser- vative in politics, but took very little prominent part in public matters in that direction. He was most genial and benevolent, and many will feel the loss occasioned by his death. Deceased was interred on Wednesday morning. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—At a special meeting of the members of the Loyal Giant-ivy Lodge of Odd- fellows, M.U., held at Cardigan on Friday evening, Bro. W. Woodward, J.P., in the chair, Mr. Charles G. Jones, surgeon, High-street, was elected medical officer of the lodge, in the place of the late Mr. H. C. Noote. There were two candidates for the a.ppoi n tmon t. WRECK OF THE SCHOONER ELIZABETH.—A con- veyance with the bodies of two young men, mate and able seaman of the schooner Elizabeth, of New Quay, which was wrecked last week in Ramsay Sound, when all hands were drowned, passed through Cardigan on Sunday evening, en route for their home at New Quay. Much sympathy was expressed by numerous townspeople with the accompanying relatives in their bereavement. The crew all belonged to one family. The body of the captain has not yet been recovered. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—The nomination of candidates for the third triennial election of the Cardigan School Board closed on Monday after- noon. An unusual number of gentlemen have, at the last moment, entered the field as candidates for the honours in view. The papers handed in at the office of rhe town-clerk were those of Messrs. R. D. Jenkins, of Cilbronnau, solicitor; Thos. Davies, Bank Houge, merchant; Asa. J. Evans, Green- street, solicitor; William Jones, Castle-street, Methodist minister; O. P. Davies, High-street, draper (the five retiring members); William Wood- ward, Caerleon House, ironfounder and brick manufacturer; William James. TTigh-streot, iron- monger; Richard Thomas, St. Mary's Cottage, merchant's accountant; U. M. Williams, Bridge- street, draper; George Hughes, Finch-square, Baptist minister; and John Williams, Priory- terrace, Baptist minister. The election is fixed for Friday, December 1. LECTURE.—A very interesting Welsh illustrative lecture was delivered at Bethsaida Baptist Chapel, St. Dogmael's, near Cardigan, on Monday evening by the Rev. O. Waldo James, Aberavon, on the subject of "Yr AifIt" (Egypt). The chair- man was the Rev. John Williams, Bethania, Cardigan, and the chapel was well filled with an orderly and attentive audience, the rev. lecturer keeping the attention of his hearers for several hours.

CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. W. iE. Soys presided at. the weekly meeting of this board on Saturdav. The master's weekly report showed there were 140 paupers, the same number a,in the previous week, against 147 the corresponding week of last year. The balance in hand was reported to be £290 13s. Id., and the out-door relief for the past week for the three districts to have been £42 12s. lOd. in money and £10 in broad. It was reported that 36 vagrants had been admitted and relieved during the week, and that 33 had been relieved outside by the police authorities.

CRICKHOWELL. ODDFELLOWS.—The annual dinner in connection with the Cambrian Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., took place at the Cambrian Arms Hotel, Crick- howell, on Friday week, Mr. G. Sydney Davies in the chair, and Mr. R. G. James, Llangrwyney, in the vice-chair. The usual loyal and other toasts were duly honoured. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, "Success to the Cambrian Lodge of Odd- fellows," congratulated them on the continued success of the society. He had one more sugges- tion to give them for their approval. Masons after partaking of good cheer at these festive meetings are accustomed to make and collect contributions for charitable purposes. He merely made the suggestion, and he hoped lie was not infringing on their rules. lie had the honour to give "Success to the Cambrian Lodge," coupling the name of their secretary, Mr. Charles Prosser. Mr. Secretary, Bro. Charles Prosser, in returning thanks, con- gratulated the society on its progressive success. He was happy to inform them that during the past year in making up the accounts they had been able to add to the permanent fund £70, making a totalt of £1,022 8s. 8jd. They had paid sick allowances £26 2s.: widow and orphan fund £32, making together the sum of £58 2s. He went largely into: the usefulness of such societies in saving parochial rates, and read copious extracts showing the magnitude of the working of the Manchester Unity. The other toasts were Borough and County Members," "Trustees of the Lodge," "Officersof the Lodge," "Chairman and Vice-Chair," Visitors," &c.

HAVERFORDWEST. SCHOOL BOARD,—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday, Mr. Geo. Phillips in the chair. Mr. Samuel Thomas, as joint manager of the Prendergast School with the Hev. F. Foster, complained that the latter gentleman had directed copies of the Lord's Trayer and the Ten Command- ments, in the forms issued by the Society for Pro- moting Christian Knowledge, to be hung up in the schools, although he (Mr. Thomas) had on the managers' order book recorded his objection to such a course. He had not the slightest objec- tion to the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Command- ments being hung up provided they were in the form given in Holy Scripture. Mr. Foster apologised to Mr. Thomas, dtatjng that he had entirely forgotten the fact that Mr. Thomas had taken exception to the cards. Mr. Thomas pro- posed a resolution to the effect that when thought, desirable the board might ordercopies of the Prayer and Commandments to be hung up in the form in which they appear in Holy Scripture. This, on being seconded, was carried. Mr. Samuel Thomas, referring to a report of the last meeting of the board of guardians, said it appeared that blame had been thrown on the teachers for excessive school fees charged for pauper children. He had investigated the matter, and found that tho charges had not been fixed by the teachers, but by the attendance officer. Mr. Foster, without imputing to that officer any intention of doing what was wrong, said he had not exercised sufficient care in the matter. Mr. Ormond said there was no blame to be attached to the teachers at all, in which the whole board concurred.

LLANDILO. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, Mr. John Lewis presiding. The contract for altering the day-rooms in the workhouse was given to Mr. J. Richards, at £94-. Mr. J. D. Hopkin was ap- pointed collector of rates for the parish of Quarter Bach. The Assessment Committee was authorised tc appoint a competent person to re-value the railways and stations in the union.

LLANCAIACII. ACCIDENT.—On [Monday afternoon a porter on the Great Western Railway named Jones attempted to jump upon the axle box of a goods train while in motion. His foot, slipped ahd went under the wagon wheel, crushing it badly. He was taken homo, and his injuries were attended to by Dr. Leigh, of Llanfabou. One of his toes was amputated.

LYDNEY-ON-SEVERN. DISTRICT COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—A numerously- attended concert was given in the Assembly- rooms, on Tuesday night, on behalf of the District Cottage Hospital. There was some excellent part singing by a glee party from Blakeney. The prtl gramma was well sustained. 1

MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly I meeting was held on Saturday. The Rev. C. M. Roberts presided. The Master reported the number of inmates to be 176, against 179 in the previous week, and 176 in the corresponding week of last last; vagrants relieved during the week, 61. A letter was read from the Local Government Board complaining that the medical officer had not com- plied with the regulations as to the entries in the medical officer's book, and the clerk was directed to ask that gentleman to do so. Another letter was read from the Local Government Board enclosing a letter for Mr. Fryer, asking that the question ot Dr. Hatton's superannuation be re- opened. The board replied that their recommenda- tion needed no further comment. FOUND DEAD. — An old man, named James Walters, 76, Llanishen, was found dead on the highway between Trelleck and Monmouth, on Saturday morning. He was lying with his face in the brook by the road side. DISCOVERY OF HUMAN REMAINS.—In the course of some repairs to a sewer at the Druid's Head Inn, on Friday, a number of men in the employ of Mr. Wiliiam Simmonds, builder, found a human skeleton. How it came there is a mystery. It has the appearance of being that of an adult. ADJOURNED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.—A meet- ing of this body was held at eleven a.m. on Mon- day. his worship the mayor (Mr. G. P. Tippins) presiding. A letter was read from Mr. David, land surveyor, Llandaff, who stated he had been appointed by the Lords of the Treasury to make a "aiuation of the property recently purchased from the Duke of Beaufort and Mrs. Embry for street improvements. He also submitted tracings of the property, and asked that the corporation surveyor should furnish him with certain infor- mation by marking the tracings, &c. The clerk was directed to reply to the letter. JONES'S ALMSHOUSES.—The vacabcy which oc- curred some few weeks ago by the death of one of the male occupants was filled up on Wednesday. The commissioners met at the Grammar School, and went through a numerous list of candidates. Ultimately the choice fell upon Joseph Watts, aged 75, who had followed the office of postboy many years at the Beaufort Hotel.

MAESTEG. LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Friday week, Mr. D. Grey presiding. The Llangvnwyd Burial Board purchased the iron safe at the price mentioned at the last meeting. The clerk was instructed to obtain prices for a new safe by the next meeting. The medical officer's report for the quarter ending September 30 stated that 44 deaths from various causes took p1ace in the district during the quarter, viz.: —Two from scarlet fever, one from whooping cough, one typhoid fever, one croup, nine phthisis, seven from the diseases of the respiratory organs, two violent or accidental, and sixteen from other causes. On the whole the general health had been good. A discussion ensued as to the forthcoming inquiry in reference to obtain- ing authority for borrowing a further sum on the market buildings. Eventually the board unani- mously resolved to have an inquiry in order to seek for further powers to borrow. On the motion of the chairman it was resolved to give the theatrical company notice to remove a temporary structure which they bad erected on the market ground.

MERTHYR. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—Mr. R. H. Rhyfe pre- sided at the monthly meeting of the assessment committee on Saturday. The only appeal of public importance was the adjourned one of the Rhynmey Iron Company against the assessment of their Bute Ironworks. The appeal has been twice previously before the committee, but was allowed to stand over in order that the chairman might consult Mr. W. T. Lewis as to the basis upon which the furnaces, blast and puddling, had been assessed. Mr. Trump (who, together with Mr. Jenkin Matthews, appeared for the company) stated that the appeal was against the assessment at £2,900 of the works. He explained that when the assessment was made there were five blast furnaces, twenty puddling, and nineteen balling furnaces 1Il operation, whilst now there were but three blast and seventeen balling furnaces at work. The chairman elicited that costly stoves had been erected in connection with the blast furnaces, and would greatly enhance the value of the latter when they were in operation, which would be in a week or'so: The Chairman thfraght-a re-valuation should then take-place, and suggested that the ovefeeers should make anabatemrit in inspect of the idle furnaces for the past. It was stated that had been aHowed in respect thereof on the last and the current rate. This it wa^'thought would meet the case until a re-valuation. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Saturday-the weekly meeting of the guardians was by Mr: 'JR. H. Rhys. The Clerk stated thai! 'he had re- ceived two applications for the, post of medical ufficer of the upper portion of Gelligaer, rendered vacant by the resignation of Dr. Redwood. The applicants were Mr. E. C. Evans, surgeon, Tirphil, the medical officer of the lower district, and Mr. D. Kent Jones, surgeon, Vochriw. The Chairman having spoken in favour of Dr. Evans, the Rev. Aaron Davies moved the appointment of that gentleman. This was seconded by Mr. Jenkin Mathews, and' agreed to unanimously. The out-door relief during the past week was as fol- lows:— Aberdare, £86 3s. 5d.; Gelligaer, £2238. 4d,; Merthyr (Upper), JE55 18s,; Merthvr (Lower), Os 2d.; non-settled, £1 Is. 6d. The Aberdare Training School Committee reported that a number of children had again been allowed to go out to service, and that those who left a month ago had suited and were in comfortable places. On the motion of Mr. David Davies-(Aber- dare), a returu was ordered to be prepared of the removal cases ordered but not yet carried out. In the Aberdare School there were 133 children (108 receiving industrial training), and in the work- house 233 inmates. FORMATION OF A PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening a large number of the residents of the town answered a circular call- ing a meeting qt the Bush Hotel Assembly-room, for the purpose of forming a Parliamentary De- bating Society. The High-Constable (Mr. E. C. James) was voted to the chair. Resolutions were passed as to the formation of such a society and its constitution, and after not a little dis- cussion the High-Constable of the town for the time being was appointed president of the society, Mr. Frank James vice-president, Mr. David Williams treasurer, and Mr. J. C. Williams hon. secretary. A committee was also formed, with instructions to prepare a code of rules, and to recommend a, place of meeting for the local House of Commons. The electionoii a Speaker was deferred to the next meeting, wfiftch is to be held on Monday. r

t IOUTAIN LocAL BOARD.—This board met on Monday, Mr. Little presiding. The contract with MJr. Billups for"repairing = the highway", between C'wmbridge and Pontcynon was approved, and the seal of the board attached thereto. Pursuant to notice, Mr, Edwards called attention to the salary of the rate- collector. He stated that that office was under- paid. His duties had recently very much increased owing to the extension of the district, yet his stipend was less than that of his predecessor. He moved that his salary be advanced £15 per annum. The motion was seconded by Mr. Prichard, and agreed to unanimously. A communication was read from the secretary of the Public. Loan Com- missioners, sanctioning the loan of £1,100, provided the board agreed to amalgamate the same with the loan of £6.000 granted on August 12, 1880, the interest to be 34 per cent. A motion wag sub- mitted to the board,"and these terms were accepted. A letter was read from the Great Western Railway Company disclaiming any responsibility in con- nection with the subsidence of the fence-wali of the turnpike-road opposite the Penrhiwct-iber Colliery. The company stated that the subsidence had taken place in consequence of Messrs. Nixon having made a railway siding below. The clerk was requested to again write to the railway com- pany stating that their reply was deemed unsatisfactory, inasmuch as the wall belonged to them, and, consequently, that they were respon- sible for keeping it in repair The Medical Officer's report went to show that four fresh cases of scarlet fever had taken place in the district during the past fortnight, and no deaths. The financial report showed that an overdraft for £503 10s. 2d. had been drawn at the bank on the general ac- count, and £708 10s. 6d. on the sewerage account. DURIAL BOARD.—This board met on Tuesday, the Rev. J. H. Protheroepresiding. The Chairman stated that in accordance with instructions, he and the clerk had waited on Lord Aberdare for the purpose of ascertaining his lordship's price for the piece of land the board intended adding to the cemetery. His lordship informed them that lie was prepared to either sell the land for £80 per acre, or convey it in consideration of a rent- chnrge equal to 4 per cent. per annum on the purchase price. Lord Aberdare's offer to sell the land at £80 per acre was ac- cepted and it was further resolved, as soon as the board would be in a position to pay the purchase money, to engage the Messrs. Linton and Kenshole to prepare the conveyance. It was, moreover, agreed that the notice to the officiating minister should henceforth be delivered at least 24 hours before the time of burial.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. LAW.—Master W. G. Davies, son of Mr. John Ll. Davies, auctioneer, &c., of Hakin, Milford, was amongst the successful candidates in the last ex- amination of the Incorporated Law Society. He was prepared by Mr. Elias, the Emlyn Grammar School, of this town. THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Th« Rev. W. Dickens Lewis, M.A., deputation from the above society, visited the town, and delivered eloquent and powerful sermons on behalf of tne society in the three denominational chapels on Sunday last. ———-

NEATH. SALS OF PROPERTY.—Mr. W. Harry Rees offered for sale by auction, at the Castle Hotel, Neath, on iuesday, a leasehold villa residence, known as Pencaerau, situated at Eaglesbush. near Neath, now in the occupation of Mr. C. E. Sutton, together with a pieceot building land, the whole containing 7i acres. The property was put up in one lot, and said for £1,510 to Mr. R. P- Morgan, solicitor, I Neath. CREDITORS' MEETING.—The adjourned meeting of the creditors of Mrs. K. Elias Jones wa.s held on Wednesdav at No. 1, Alma-place. The statement of affairs "showed a dividend of Is. in the but the debtor made an offer of 5s. in the £ secured, and payable in four, eight, and twelve months. The offer was accepted.

PEMBROKE DOCK. TOWN COUNCIL.—An adjourned meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. Alderman Jenkins (mayoi) preai- ling. Dr. Reynolds's report, as medical officer of lealth, was read, showing that the number of births I in the borough for the quarter ending the 30th of September last was 104, of which 32 were in Pem- broke and 72 in Pembroke Dock. The number of deaths in the same period was 55, of which sixteen were in Pembroke and 39 in Pembroke Dock. Mr. Kinsey had an interview with the council, and aeTeed to accept the offer of £250 to superintend the construction of the waterworks for Pembroke. Dr. Morison gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting that they apply to the Local Government Board for money to construct the Pembroke Water Works. Mr. E. Thomas gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting that they apply to the Local Government Board for money to repair the Tennar roads. At the close of the business the mayor entertained the members of the corporation to a cold collation.

PONTYPRIDD. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—On Friday week a man named James Power was shockingly injured by the snapping of a chain on the tip of the Pontypridd and Caerphilly Railway, near this town. It twisted i-vjund his leg, cutting it in an awful manner and fracturing the bone below the knee. Dr. Hunter attended to his injuries. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, the Rev. D. W. Williams presiding. Mr. Bircham, Local Government Board inspector, attended, and in the course of a speech relative to his inspection of the Workhouse, &c., pointed out the necessity for pro- viding work, at stone-breaking or wood-chopping, for the able-bodied inmates of the Workhouse. He suggested that the arrangements for nursing the sick should be improved. As to the removal of children under thirteen or fourteen from the Work- house, he was glad to learn that the board were making preparations for an Industrial School. When that was accomplished they should see that no children left the school until they reached the age of thirteen or fourteen, or passed the standard. With regard to the Catholic children, recently ordered to be removed to the Treforest Homfi," he remarked that they had been in the Workhouse ten months before the Local Govern- ment ordered their removal, and the reason why their lordships held the guardians' reasons for non-removal insufficient, no doubt, was that the children had been left in the house long enough for inquiries to be made concerning the parents. The Chairman fully concurred with Mr. Bircham's suggestions, and said he hoped that by that gentle- man's next visit they would be adopted. He was only very sorry that the foundation stone of the Industrial School had not been laid.

PONTYPOOL. LOCAL BOARD.—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Pontypool Local Board was held on Wednes- day. Mr. David Williams presided. A general district rate of Is. 3d. in the to cover the esti- mate for the current half-year, was confirmed. The Chairman then read a letter from the Ponty- pool (jas and Water Company, stating that the board would be charged at the old rate up to the 24th of June last, the amount of the original claim being reduced from £20 to £5 for the half-year. A cheque was ordered to be drawn for the amount. Dr. Mason, in his report, said twelve deaths occurred during last month, equal to a dealh-rate of 27 2 per 1,000. Three of the deaths were the result of scarlatina. One case of enteric fever had been repotted to him in Bridge-street.

TENny. I INQUEST.—An inquest on the body of George Stone, of the Three Mariners' Inn, was held at the Town-hall on Wednesdaj*, before Mr. W. V. James (coroner). Mr. Eason Lewis stated that on the previous day, at nine in the morning, Stone was found lying down on the floor in his private room at tne Mariners' either intoxicated or paralysed, he could not tell which. He did not recover his speech till eight o'clock the same night. Deceased had taken the Star Inn, and laid ouL a large sum of money upon its repairs, &e., rn the hope that the magistrates would grant him a licence, but. they had refused, on the ground that they would not grant. two licences to the same person: Since then he had taken to drink, and the refusal by the magistrates troubled him. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity." LOCAL FAILURE.—The first- meeting cf creditors of Mr. Joi-n Morse Henton, of Belgrav House, Tenby, lodging-house keeper and house agent, was held at the offices of Mr. M. Mathiss Thomas, Craekwell-street, Tenby, on Friday week. Mr Jenkins, auctioneer, Tenby, was voted to the chair. The liabilities of the debtor were set down at £4.200. The majority of the creditors W," repre- sented by Mr. Charles William Rees Stokes, town ) clerk, of Tenby, who opposed the proceedings, con- sequently no resolution could be carried, and the proceedings fell through. SUICIDE OF A PUBLICAN.—Shortly before noon on Tuesday some sensation was caused in Tenby by a report that Mr. George Stone, landlord of the Three Mariners' Inn, St. George-street, had com- mitted suicide. The report was only too well founded. It appears that the deceased was engaged in doing some repairs to a house in Frog- street, the Star Inn, which he had lately taken fur the purpose of carrying on a second business. He left the Mariners' soon after eight o'clock, and not returning for some hours his niece went to the Star and there found him hanging in the brew- house, life being extinct. Deceased was well known in the town and district, having formerly kept, the Sun Stores in High-street, and afterwards the Hilton Arms at the railway station. No cause is assigned for the rash act. An inquest will be held.

TREOHKY. INQJEST.—On -Tuesday Mr. Thomas Williams held an inquest at the Red Cow touching (he death of a child named Daniel Pugh, who was killed by being run over on Friday last between the Red Cow and the Prince of Wales public-houses. It seemed that the poor little one ran against the side, o: the front wheel of Mr. Pardoe's (INantgarw) spring wagon. He then staggered and fell be- tween the wheels before Mr. Pardoe could draw up, and was killed on the spot. A verdict of "Acci- dental death was returned.

WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN. DOARDOF GUARDIANS.—The guardians, at their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, declined to re- open the question relating to the superannuation of the late master, who was recently allowed £26 per annum. By reviving the matter it was hoped by some of the members to increase this sum.

CARDIFF. MONDAY.— (Before Mr. R. O. Jones.)—Indecent Conduct.—Joseph Buckley was ordered to pay £1 and costs, or go to gaol for fourteen days with hard labour, for an act of indecency in the public street.—John Lane was charged with behaving in- decently in Cowbridge-road on Sunday afternoon. Evidence was given by an eye-witness to the effect that prisoner was in and about some new buildings for nearly an hour acting indecently. He was ordered to pay JE1 and costs, or go to gaol for fourteen days with hard labour. Stealing Fujeons.—Albtr' Bond, a youth, was charged with stealing four pigeons belonging to a boy named Ingram, Mary Ann-street, Canton. The pigeons were missed from a coup at the end of last week, and it transpired that the prisoner had sold them to the manager of the fish shop, 6, Queen's- street, for 2s. These birds were said to be worth 4s. 6d. The Stipendiary Magistrate cautioned the manager referred to as to his future transactions with bovs like the prisoner, and sent the latter to gaol for three months with hard labour. Sunday Trading.—John Barrett, 6, Caroline- street, was summoned for keeping his premises open on Sunday, the 12th inst., for the purposes of trade. Detective Crocker proved that the defendant sold six cigars for Is. to a customer on;*the day mentioned. Defendant was ordered to(:pay a fine of 5s.—A general dealer named White, Canton, was ordered to pay a fine of Is. for a similar offence. Robbery in Cairns-street — Llewellyn Jenkins, a young man, was charged with stealing a quantity of clothing, the property of his step-brother, Thomas Miles, Cairns-street, on the 13th inst. The complainant said he found his bed- room door broken open and the clothes gone. Israel Phillips, manager for Mr. Cohen, pawn- broker, Thesiger-street, stated that he advanced 3s. to the prisoner on the clothes, which had fre- quently been pledged with him on previous occasions by Mrs. Miles and her daughter. Police- Constable Carthew apprehended the prisoner, who said in reply to the charge, "All right." Mrs. Miles said she had not received the money obtained on the clothes from the prisoner, but the latter was used very badly by his brother. The prisoner was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour. Alleged Assault.—Guiseppi Solam was charged with assaulting Giovanni Pappuco on the 13th inst. Mr. Miller appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Ensor defended. The evidence was of a conflicting character, and Mr. Ensor urged that the complainant was originally in the wrong, inas- much as he had tried to take away a foreign sea- man trom the defendant. Out of this a quarrel arose, resulting in a light. It was a case of six of one and half a dozen of the other." The case was dismissed. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. Geo. Bird.)— Alleged Assault at Canton.—Catherine Hague, alias Condon, was charged with assaulting Arthur Hague by striking him on the head with a. stone at Canton. No evidence was given, and there being only one magistrate present, the prisoner was remanded until to-dav (Wednesday). WEDNESDAY.—(Before the stipendiary, Mr. R. O. Jones.)—Iheft of Metal Plating.—Daniel Casey and Catherine Casey, old people, were charged with stealing a quantity of metal sheathing from the Great Western Railway Goods Station, between the 3.7th and the 19th insts. Mr. Ensor prosecuted. A foreman employed at the goods station at Adams- down deposed that a quantity of metal sheathing was stolen from a truck between the dates men- tioned. Inspector Price said he found the female prisoner in possession of a quantity of the sheath- ing. She was offering about 5610. for sale to a marine store dealer at the Docks. First she said she bought it and afterwards that she found it. The back of the place at which she lived was only about 60 yards from the place where the metal was stolen. Police-Constable Crocker said he searched the house of the male prisoner in Tyndall- street and found-some of the stolen goods. Pri- soners said that there was no door to the house, and thatanybodveouldwalkinto it, and there wereother parties living there besides themselves. Mr. asked for a remand until next Wednesday, in order, that further evidence might be obtained. This was granted. Assaults.—John Goshn was sent to prison for a month for assaulting Elizabeth Brian by striking her on the head with a poker on the 11th inst.—Mary Ann Smart and William Cox, young people, "were charged with assaulting Edward and Mary Sullivan on the 28th of January last. The complainants stated that they were going home on the night in question, and when turning out of Park-place in the direction of Cat- hays, a basket which Mrs. Sullivan was carrying touched the female prisoner, who was quarrelling with the other prisoner on the fao: way. The two latter then followed the complainant s,usir gabusive language, and on William Sullivan remonstrating the female prisoner struck MIS, Sullivan in the face, knocking her down almost insensible. Her husband, in picking her up, was set upon by the J "male prisoner, and a, struggle ensued. The pri- soners did not answer to a summons then, and had since been arrested under a warrant. They were sentenced to two months' imprisonment each. Wilful Damage.—Elizabeth Knight was ordered to pay 10s. damage, a fine of 6d. and costs, with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment, for break- ing a window at the Barley Mow Inn, Bute-street, on the 21st inst.

COWBRIDGE. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. Daniel Owen, Ash Hall, and Mr. G. H. Jenkins.)—Alleged Assault by a Schoolmaster.—Ruth Rowsell charged John Evans, schoolmaster at Penllinp. with assaulting her. Complainant said she went to the school, and com- plained that one of her children was kept in after school hours. The defendant struck her on the face with a book. Defendant said the complainant was almost daily complaining about her children being punished. On the day in question she put herself in a fighting attitude, and rushed at him. A book, which he had in his hand, might then have come into contact with her face. The Bench dismissed the case.