Weekly Mail

LLANDAFF. HIGHWAY ROABD.—On Wednesday afternoon the Usual meeting of the Llandaff Highway Hoard was held, under the presidency of Mr. Jonas Wurson. A report prepared by the surveyor, at the instance of the Board of Trade, as to the manner in which certain roads in the district will be affected by the proposed Barry RKilway was considered and approved, and ordered to bo sent to the Board of Trade. The report is to the effect that the Llandaff Board objects to any alterations in the roads whereby the gradients thereof will be made steeper. A discussion arose upon the imperfect state of the new road leading from Whitcimrch to Llandaff Station. It was resolved that a further contribution of JE4, the estimated Cost of completing the fencing so as to put the l'oad in a fit condition for traffic., should be made. This was all the business of public importance.

NEWPORT. TRAMWAY CoiueAisY's DIVIDEND.—The Newport Tramway Company announce a dividend of 7 per cent. for the half-year, free of income tax. DEATH OF MR. JUSTICE, KOKMEKLY OF NEWPORT. — Early on Tl1e(1ay morning Mr. JustJee died, at the age of 85 years. The deceased gentleman was well known in Newport for a great many years as the Tredegar estate agent. It was on the death of the late Lord Tredegar we believe that Mr. Justice resign^ his position as agent to the Tre- degar Estate, Jf., then left Newport and went. to live at Clifton, where he died. Mr. Justice was succeeded by paiiing, but at present the position is filled by Colonel Justice, deceased's c-ldest son. INFIKJMARY AND DISPENSARY. — Number of patients attended at the Dispensary during the ending February 10, 359; visits paid to Patients at thuir own homes, 91; patients in the nfirmary, 25. Surgeon for the week, Dr. Brewei I t H. Dowse, M.B., House Surgfioij. Southern Di? I rict:—Number of patients, 60; visits paid t- I patients, 125.-R. Cooke, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.S.A. Lond., Visiting Surgeon Southern District.

SWANSEA. THE HOSPITAL.—The secretary of the hospital acknowledges the following contributions to the Hospital Saturday Fund:—Workmen of Court Herbert Collieries, £5 lis. 7d.; Workmen of Swan- sea Tin-plate Company, J613 14s. 6d. THE NURSING INSTITUTE.—The Committee of the Swansea and South Wales Nursing Institute, at their meeting on Monday received from Dr. E. Rice Morgan, a cheque for JE15 168., the proceeds of an amateur dramatic performance at the Theatre Roval. ACCIDENTS.—John Prosser, 32, smith, of 10, Little Gam-street, Swansea, was knocked down by a run- away horse and cab and injured so seriously that he had to be taken to the hospital.—A youth named Albert Edward Grey, living at 98, Rodney- street, had his leg broken by a plank falling on :t. lie was taken to the Hospital.

BRYNAMMAN. ACCIDENTS.—On Monday afternoon a shocking accident occurred at the Amman Pit Colliery. Two children—one about eight and the other about Gix years old-had crept umeen into one of the trams on the top of the incline belonging to this colliery. The trams started down the incline, and the younger of the two children attempted to get out, but in so doing he got under the trams, and had his two arms broken, and his face and hiinds fearfully cut and bruised. It is feared that amputation will be necessary. On the same day a collier named David Williams ha.d his leg broken by a. fall of coal from the roof.

BRIDGEND. OOMORE DOCK AND RAILWAY BILL.—An ad- journed meeting of the Bridgend District Highway Board was held on Saturday to receive a report of a committee appointed to consider the Ogmore Dock and Railway Bill as far as it inter- feres with the roads in the district. The committee recommended, among other altera- tions, that a slight diversion be made in the road at Tymaen, and that the gradient in the road in Comoro village be reduced from one in fifteen to one in twenty. The report of the committee was adopted, and the surveyor was in- st meted to prepare a plan of the proposed diversion. to be forwarded, with the other recommendations of the committee, to the Board of Trade. THE OUTBREAK OF FEVER AT ABKRKENFIG.—At the adjourned meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union on Saturday Dr. Jenkins attended in reference to the outbreak of typhoid fever at Aberkenng.and said nothing could now be done except in the way of disinfection, the abatement of temporary nuisances, and the removal, if possible, of the healthy people from the houses which are not in a fit state for human occupation. The Inspector stated that the healthy people would not submit to removal. Dr. Jenkins observed that he had reported this place before on several occasions, but nothing had been done. Dr. JenkinR and tlw inspector were instructed to take all the means they possibly can to prevent the spread of the fever. The Inspector reported that typhoid fever had broken out at Newton and Llandough.

"BRECON". BOAKT) OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this board was held at the Shire-hall, Brecon, on Saturday morning last, under the presi- dency of the Rev. Prebendary Garnons Williams, chairman. The returns showed that 28 tramps were relieved at the workhouse during the fortnight ended the 10th of February, being a decrease of thirteen on the corresponding period of last year. It was unanimously agreed that the board's day of meeting, as well as that of the Sanitary Authority, should be altered from Saturday to Friday, in order to suit the contemplated change in the market day from Saturday to Friday. NEW LION COFFEE TAVERN COMPANY. — The fourth annual meeting of the proprietors of this company was held in the large room at the Coffee Tavern on Friday evening. At the directors' meeting, held previous to the shareholders' meet- ing. Lieut.-Colonel N. Junes Thomas, of Llan- thunes,was appointed chairman of the company, in the place of General Glyn, C.B.. C.M.G., who had resigned in consequence of having to leave the town. Mr. Edwin Poolo, Jirecoa County Times, was appointed on the directorate instead of General Glrn, Colonel Thomas having been appointed in- stead of Mr. John Davies. From the statement of accounts submitted it appeared it is in a. morù flourishing condition this year than it was last year. At the last annual meeting there was a balance against the company of £39, but this year there is a balance of over £4 in its favour.

CARMARTHEN. TOWN COUNCIL.—The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was held at the Council Chamber in that town on Wednesday, the mayor, Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones, presiding. The Mayor reported that some doubt, existed as to the feasibility of lighting the clock of St. Peter's Church from the outside, as agreed at the last meeting, the only way being by an illuminated dial. The matter was deferred, The printed report of the medical-officer (Dr. John Hughes) was considered, and the thanks of the Council were expressed towards those persons who had temporarily given up their occunati m and otherwise inconvenienced them- selves on the recommendation of that officer to prevent spread of scarlet fever. In accordance with the doctor' suggestion,it was decided to pro- ceed with the work ot providing crc;u-gufcters to all houses where water pipes were fixed to carry off the rain water to the gutters. A letter was read from Mr. Walters, solicitor, with reference to the recent shipping casualty near the Quay. He stated that the solo cause of the disaster was the giving way of the mooring posts, and that damage to the extent of about £40 had been done to the vessel Philemon, and about £50 to the Achille Marie, so far as could at present be ascertained, and he considered the corporation liable. The Town-clerk said he did not consider the council was liable. It was one of those occurrences which could not be avoided, owing to the heavy flood in the river. No action was taken in the matter. It was agreed to affix the corporate seal to a renewal of the gas contract. A letter was read from Mr. J. F, Morris, asking that an extra lamp be fixed on the East-parade. This was agreed to. There was no further business of public interest.

COWBRIDGE. SUPPOSED DEATH FROM WANT AND EXPOSURE.— On Tuesday, between eleven and twelve o'clock, David Williams, plasterer and filer, was found near tho Old Brewers Inn, Cowbridge, in an unconscious state, by Police-Sergeant Martin. The unfortunate man. was placed upon a truck and removed in the direction of his lodgings, but died before reaching there. It is supposed that death was due to exposure.

HAVERFORDWEST. TOWN COUNCIL.—A quarterly meeting of this council was held at the chamber on Monday after- noon. Mr. Wm. Farrow (the mayor) presiding, and there also being present:—Aldermen Phillips, Marychurch.and Thomas;and Coullcillors Ormond, T. James, Wm. Williams, Samuel Thomas. James Rowlands, R. T. P. Williams, and Thomas Baker. Hitherto the cost of lighting with gas the public streets has in reality been borne the private consumer, inasmuch as nothing has been charged to the general district rate in respect of the street lamps; consequently 1\ vast number of persons who do not consume gas in their private dwellings contribute nothing to- wards the public lamps. This has long been considered an unfair sUite of things, and in the absence of Mr. William Phillips, who had given notice of the proposition, Mr. Thomas James moved, and Alderman Thomas seconded, That a committee be appointed to investigate tho question whether it would be in the interest of the town that a change should be made in the present mode of clllngmg the lighting of the public streets with gas, and if so, to make the necessary arrange- ments for carrying such alteration into operation." The Town-Clerk said that, under the new Corpo- ration Act, 1882. it became necessary to appoint a limited number of their body to form the Watch Committee, which hitherto comprised the whole council. The following gentlemen were appointed Aiderman Thomas, CouncitIotsOrmond, Williams, Thomas, Baker, and T. James. The Town-Clerk said he had received a letter from the Local Government, Board stating that a local inquiry would shortly be held with reference to the appli- cation to be made for a provisional order to transf r the bridge and approaches from the Bridge Commissioners to the town council. The board likewise enclosed a copy of a resolution of the com- missioners, in which they stated that they had been advised by Mr. Webster, Q.C., and intenderl to oppose the application. The proposed standing orders were again postponed. The meeting was adjourned until that day week, at seven HOUSKBREAKING.—During service on Sunday morning some person or persons broke into the residence of the vicar, the Rev. W. Adley, of Rud- baxton, near this town, and stole a sum of money amounting, we are informed, to about JE50. No one nas as yet been apprehended for the offence.

LLANDYSSUL. CATTLE DISEASE.—It is greatly feared that a con- tagious cattle disease has made its appearance in this neighbourhood. Mrs. Jones, proprietress of the Rhydfach Hotel, Llangeler, Llandyssul, has lost two beautiful cows and three or four pigs in the course of the last few days. One cow has also been lost by the tenant of Tioedyrhiw-yr-hwch, a farm not far removed. The malady seema to affect the victims in the throat, which swells to an amazing degree. Every precaution is taken to prevent it spreading.

LLANDOVERY. FIRE.—A fire occurred at the shop of David Hopkins, currier, &,c., about mid-day on Saturday. At one time the fire, which it is said was caused by a spark flying from the office fire and igniting some papers therein, threatened to assume serious proportions, but several willing hands were promptly on the spot. Water was thrown on the flames, and they were suppressed. Fortunately all the books were saved, but considerable damage was done. It is, however, covered by insurance.

LLASELLY. HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.—The usual monthly meeting of the \))embrsw!ls held on Saturday, Mr. W. Rosser, J.P., presiding. A committee, consisting of Messrs. J. S. Tregpning, W. Rosser, C. W. Gaussen, and Aaron Stone, was appointed to con- sider Mr. Joseph Maybery's letter with reference to the improvement of the channel to the Carmar- thenshire Dock. It was resolved that the sum of £2 be contributed towards the expenses of the funeral of the pilot Philip Beynon, who was drowned off Port Eynon Point when piloting the steamship Agnes Jack to Llanelly. It was also resolved that the Finance Committee be asked to consider and report, upon the provisions necessary to be made for paying off the money already bor- rowed, and to be borrowed, by the board, and to report upon the best, scheme for that purpose. The ollowing were the treasurer's balances:—Tocred I f harbour account, £361 lis. 7d.; to credit. oilector's account. £800í!, 5d.; and to debit oi permanent works account, .£64612s.10d.

L L ANDDEUS A NT. CnURCH RESTORATION.—The living of this parish had for centuries been in the hands of the vicars of Llangadock, and as Llanddeusant is situate some seven miles distant from Llangadock the spiritual wants of the parish had been sorely neglected. The sacred edifice had been allowed to fall into such a dilapidated condition that it is rendered wholly unfit for a place of worship. About twelve months ago the parish of Llanddeusant was constituted into a separate benefice and disunited from the parish of Llangadock. The new vicar, a most popular and energetic clergyman, and who had been there as a curate for four years previous to his appointment to the living, has already taken active steps with a view to restore and renovate it. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners and the parties re- sponsible with them for the restoration of one half of the church are prepared to execute their portion of the work at a cost of j6500. Another JE500 will be required to complete the restoration. A meeting of the parishioners was accordingly held recently to cons der the best mode of collect- ing subscriptions. T he sum of J6165 was promised in the vestry-room. This sum included the hand- some donation of £105 from Mr. Howel GWJn.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.—The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday, Mr. W. Little pre- siding. A report from the Gas Committee was read and adopted, recommending that tho board apply to Messrs. Nixon and Company to redijce the minimum price per lamp per annum from 70s. to 60s,. inatIluch as the minimum was a matter of much discussion at the time of its adoption, and was somewhat experimental. The sanitary inspector reported only one case of scarlet fever during the past fortnight. Mr. G. Jones gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the clerk be instructed to prepare a detailed account of the amount of money paid to the surveyor and the clerk for the twelve months prior to their receiving advances in their salaries to £200 and JE175 respectively, also a statement showing the amount of money paid to the surveyor and clerk from the increase of salaries up to the 1st of January last. and also a full statement, showing the amount paid and due to the clerk for the same period.

MEKTHYR. WESLKTAW CONVENTION.—The South Wales Con- vention of Wosleyan ministers and membeis, Ell". !ish and Welsh, was commenced on Monday morning at the Wesleyan Chapel, Pontmorlais. On Sunday special sermons were preached in the chapel referred to and in Siloh, Tliomastown. The morning session commenced at ten o'clock, the Rev. Alex. M'Aulay London, presiding. After devotional exercise the Rev. E. Watson deli- vered the opening address. Subsequently ad- dresses wel, made by the following rev. gentlemen on the subjects specified:—"Our Ministry—minis- terial retrospect and renewal of self-consecration," bv the President and the Rev T. Morgan; on Preaching," by the Revs. J. A. H. Harry, and — [Rees; on" Visiting- work," bv the Rev. T. O. Andrews, B.A., and the Rev. William Gibson. The afternoon session commenced with an address by the Rev. D. Young on '• Methodi.sm in South Wales." This was followed by addresses on Our Difficulties," by the Rev. E. Watson and Mr. Lewis Davies. "0111: Prospects" was the next subject, and upon which addiesses .were delivered by the Rev. J. Evans and the President. On Tuesday evening other meetings in connection with the convention were held. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. George Martin pre- sided at the weekly meeting of this board on Saturday. It was reported thftt the out-door relief during the past week was as follows;—Abrrdare, £ 62 7s. lOd. Gelligaer, £ 20 18s. 2d.; Merthvr Upper, JE59 5s.; Merthyr Lower, £52 9s. 5d.; unsettled, £1 8s. 8s. 5d. The Visiting- Committee made a complaint as to the quality of tbe milk supplied, and the clerk was directed to write to the contractor, and sam- ples of the milk supplied were ordered to he analysed. In the Aherdare Training School last week there were 127 children (95 receiving indus- trial training), and in the Workhouse there were 236 paupers, as against 238 in the corresponding; week of last year. There were nine applications, making nineteen ordered into the house, last Satur- day, and two came in during the week from those orders. This was all the business of general iu- terest.

NEATH. THE PROPOSED PUBLIC HALL.—The members of the council met on Monday at the Guildhall for the purpose of considering the terms upon which Mr. Howel Gwyn was prepared to convey to the corporation as a gift the Croft, in Orchard- street., Neath, for the purpose of a public hall. The Town-clerk said he had received from Mr. Gwyn the following letter:—According to promise, I now send you the conditions on which I offer the site of mv Croft, in Orchard-street, to the Mayor and Corporat ion of Neath :-(1) That a public hall and assembly rooms, with the usual offices attached, be built thereon for tho purpose of balls, concerts, bazaars, flower shows, lectures, and scientific meetings, &o. (2) That the pre- mises above mentioned should not be licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors unless granted for a special occasion. (3) That no dwelling-house or other house licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors be erected on the said site. (4) That all mineral rights ho reserved. (5) That the hall be called Gwyn-hall and Assernbh Rooms. (6) That, tho plans be submitted for my in- spection, and that the building be completed with all possible despatch, say within three years." On the motion of Mr. Alderman Thomas, mayor, seconded by the ex-Mayor, the conditions were accepted, and the council expressed themselves as deeply indebted to the donor for his generous conduct in giving the site. The town-clerk was instructed to apply for the necessary sanction from the Crown to hold the lands. A special meeting of the council in committee was to be held to consider how the Croft could be best l1sed to give effect to the sixth condition in Mr. Gwyn's letter.

PEMBROKE. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. — The following eighteen gentlemen have been nominsted as can- didates for the nine seats at the School Board:— Rev. J. S. Allen (C.), vicar of Pe'nbroke Dock; Rev. David Rowen (C.), vicar of Monkton; Mr. William Davies, timber tester, H.M.D.; Mr. W. J. Davies, auctioneer; Rev. Wm. Evans (N.), Rov. William Evans, M.A. Calvinistic Metho- dist; Mr. William Griffiths hipwr-ight; Mr. W. H. Harris (C.) Mr. Wm. Lloyd. shipwright; Rev. J. Rees Owen (N.), Wrst Gate Chllpol; Mr. J. Pere- grine; Mr. George Price (C.), builder; Mr. Henry Rowlands, grocer Mr. S. H. Sketch (N,), grocer and confectioner Mr- E. Thomas (N.), auctioneer; Rev. Evan Thomas (N ). Baptist,; Mr. H. Trevenna, dockyard writer; Mr. W. B. Wall (C.), surgeon; Mr S. Willing (N.), grocer, &c. It will be seen that there ro nineteen names, but. it appears that the Rev. W. Evans has been nominated twice. Three candidates withdrew on Tuesday, viz.:— Mr. George Price, Mr. H. Rowland, and tho Rev. Mr. Evans, whioh leaves fifteen in the field.

PONTYPRIDD. AMATEUR DRAMATIC ENTKKTAINMENT.—On Thurs- day and Friday week fashionable audiences gathered to the Drill-hall, Pontypridd, to witness dramatic entertainments given bv the members of the Local Amateur Dramatic Society in aid of the band fund of the Pontypridd Detachment. 2nd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers. '1 he character of the large audiences assembled to witness the efforts of the local talent was very encouraging. Ladies and gent lemen of a Puritanical cast of tIlwd were there, having, apparently, been seduced from old principles by the renown of Mr. Tom Adkins, Mr. Fred Cooke. and Dr. Leckie in buskin on the boards behind the footlights. The entertainment was opened with Mr. W. S. Gil- bert's comedy, entitled, On Guard." The cast of the piece W¡L as follows Denis Grant (an African traveller), Private H. L. Lewis; Corny Kavauayh (An adventurer), Staff-Surgeon Leckie; Guy War' riiii/toii. Private B. rhiffiths; Grouse (an attorney), Mr. J. R. Jones; Baby Boodle. Mr. Fred M. Cooke; Donee (a soidier servant), Private Sam Thomas; Mrs. Fitz Osborne (a widow), Miss Annie Rutter; Jessie Blake (cousin to Guy Hrurriuyton), Miss Annie Dorncombe. This was followed by Mr. Watt Phillips's fartein one act., entitled" A Ticket of-Leave Mltn," with Mr Fred M. Cooke, Staff-Surgeon Leckie, Mr. Tom Adkins, Mr. R. L. Lewis, and Miss Annie Rutter, for dramatis persona. The young ladies were professional actresses engaged for the occasion, and they won golden opinions by the manner they performed their several duties. Owing to the limited spaae at our disposal we can only mention that everything passed off satis- factorily. The orchestral band was under the oon- ductorship of Private Walter Williams. Captain Grover was general manager, assisted by Mr. Robert Thomas, and Lieutenant Male was stage manager. On Friday night the new burlesque extravaganza in one act" entitled The Lftdy of Lyons," was performed

PECAnFR. FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Friday night, as the nine p.m. train was leaving Pencader Station, near Llandyssil, a fatal accident happened to Mr. Richard Jones, a respectable farmer at Bryn- gwynne, near Pencader. Whilst in the act of crossing the rails he was struck down by the engine, which, together with several of the trucks. went over him. Mr. Jones was 41 years of age. He died in a few minutes. The night was exceedingly dark, and rain fell heavily at the time.

YTRA DFELLTE. DE-UK OF MR. WATKIN WILLIAMS.—Mr. Thomas Watkin Williams, F.R.C.S.. died on Sunday after- noon after four months' illness at his house in Newall-street, in his 67th year. The deceased went to I inning ham in 1845. and rendered valuable service as one of the honorary surgeons to the Orthopcedic and Spinal Hospital, and as a member respectively of the Birmingham Library Com- mittee, the Medical Institute, and the Hospital Saturday Organisation. Be also filled the presidential chair of the Medical Benevolent Society, but his greatest work was done in connection with the British Medical Association, of the local branch of which he acted as hon. treasurer for 25 years.

TIIE WELSH FUSILIERS. A correspondent writes:—It may interest the numerous readers of the Wcekly Mail in the Principality to know that the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers completed their march of 1.040 miles, from Clwkrata to Duni Dum, Bengal, on the 11th inst. This is the seclmd long inarch of the battalion since they landed in India in September, 1880. Within a few months of their arrival they marched from Jubbulpore end Saujur to Chaknrta, a distance of over 700 miles. The 2nd Battalion is under orders for Ireland, and will probably relieve the 36th Regiment at Kinsale, the latter going to Pembroke Dock.

CARDIFF. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. R. O. Jones.)-2he Quality of Mercy.—Mary Ann Young was charged with stealing a parcel containing 6lbs. of sugar, lib. of butter, and other provisions belong- ing to a Mrs. Ann Sillow. The complainant said that on Saturday she went into the Ship and Pilot Inn. James-street, and placed the parcel on the counter. She afterwards missed it. The prisoner was in the IK use at the same time. The goods pro- duced were hers, and they were worth 3s. 6d. She did not wish to press the charge as the prisoner was the mother of a family. Polica-Constable Skyrme apprehended the prisoner on Saturday night, and she denied the offence. When the officer searched her house he found the goods produced, and the prisoner then said she was very sorry, and that she had been drinking too much. As the prosecutrix did not wish to press the case, and prisoner had not been in trouble before, the Stipendiary Magistrate resolved to give the prisoner another chance, and discharged her with a caution. The Charye of Stealing Hoop-iron. — Ricliard O'Brien, charged on remand with stealing a quantity of hoop-iron, &c., belonging to John Barry, from a barge on the Old Canal, was discharged, as there was no conclusive eyidence against him. Mr. Ensor appeared for the prosecution. and Mr. Belcher for the defence. Prosecutions under the Wtiyhts and Measures Act.—Thos. Webb was summoned for selling coal otherwise than by weight. Mr. Thorp appeared for the prosecution, which was taken under the Weights and Measured Act, 1878, and the defendant was ordered to pay the costs. The following persons were ordered to pay the costs for selling bread otherwise than by weight:—W. Pratt, J. Lee, Jus. Priest, J. Smith, Griffith Griffiths, Arthur Keefe, Abraham Jones. W. Phillips. Edward Snook, and Thomas Morgan. Breach of Sanitary Regulations.—John Parsons, 65, Oakley-street, Grangetown, was summoned for occupying a building as a cow-shed without having given one month's notice to the local authorities. Mr. Thorp, deputy town-clerk, ap- peared for the prosecution, and calied Inspectors Gover and Vaugiian to prove the case, and the defendant was ordered to pay 10s. and costs. WEDN KSDAY.-(Before Mr. P .O. Jon es.)-llefn *i»g to Quit a Public-ho,{$, Daniel Quhan was charged on remand with being disorderly and refusing to quit the Crown Hotel, Bute-street. He was ordered to pay IDs. and costs, Offence at the Shipping Office. —John Walters was charged with using a certi- ficate of discharge at the Shipping Office that did not belong to him. He was ordered to pay 40s. and costs, or go to for one month. Threatening a School Board O.f1icel', George Smith again appeared in answer to a sum- mons isssued by Henry Ellis, School Board attendance officer, charging him with having made use of threats towards him. The defendant now called his wife, who swore that the com- plainant had called at her house about her two children, whom she had taken away from the Mount Stuart Schools becauso they were badly treated there. She placed them in another &chool, buf declined to tell tho complainant where. He replied that he would" make her know." In the state of her health that excited her. The Magistrate said it was not the issue before them. but he understood that the mistress of the Mount Stuart Schools denied having ill-used the children The defendant was bound over in the sum of £35 to keep the peace for six months. Alleged Assault on the Police.—Henry Nicholas was charged on remand with assaulting Police- Constable Rogers outside the Crown Court of the town-hall. It was represented that the prisoner was not in a sound state of mind, nnd he was ordered to be examined by a medical-officer, with a view to his being removed to an asylum if neces- sary.

NEWPORT. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. Oliver Goss, mayor, in the chair, and Mr. J. Stevens.) — Theft by a Boy.— William Harper, a lad of sixteen years of age, was charged with stealing a tin of preserved meat from the shop of Francis Turner, grocer, 103. Com- mercial-road. The prisoner entered the shop in question with a companion on Saturday evening, and took a tin of meat from a case near the door. placed it under his coat, afterwards walking away. The Bench now sent the prisoner to gaol for fourteen days. Theft of a P'ortmante-m.—Thomas Jones was charged with stealing a portmanteau from the >hop of Messrs. A. J. and E. Jacob', pawnbrolfeis, Commercial-road. A carpenter named Junes Littlejohn was near the shop in question on Satur- day night, and perceived the prisoner take up a portmanteau from the doorway. Witness gave in- formation to the manager cf the shop, and the prisoner was followed and seen to enter a house in Broad-street. Constable Tooze was informed of tile theft, and Jones was later on token into eus- tody there by that officer. The portmanteau, which was valued at. 6s., was on a chair in the house, and the prisoner evcntuaJJy admitted the theft. The prisoner was sent to gaol for 28 days, one prHvious conviction having beincr recorded. Stealing Clothes from a School.—Alma Gillett, a young girl of 15, was charged with stealing clothes. Police-Sergeant Wiilialll said that in consequence of hearing of clothes having b-cn stolen from the Alexandra Schools ha went there oil Friday. From (here he went to Jacob's pawnshop in Wat chhouse- pavade, where he found prisoner offering an ulster and jacket in pawn. Charged her with stealing them, hut, this flhe denied. Took her home and examined her box, when hf' found another jacket. Charged her with stealing that, but she denied it. Sarah Ann Hockey identified the jacket produced as belonging to one of her children. Tno clothes were hung up in the school lobby, and were much ex- posed. Hor children had lost clothing before. Emma Hankin deposed that the uUter produced belonged to Emma Coyne. The child wore it to school on Friday, but at dinner time it was miss- ing. Catherine Rowland also identified the black ulster produced as belonging to one of her children. It was lost on Thursday. Police-Sergeant Williams, recalled, said the prisoner was a servant at a close to the school. The accused pleaded guilty, and her father and sister stated that she had hitherto been a good girl. Prisoner was sent to gaol for 21 days. Alleged False Pretences.—John Burrell was charged under a warrant with obtain- ing 6s 6d from James Ban well under false pre- tences. No evidence was offered, and prisoner was discharged. WEI >N US DA Y.~ (Before Messrs. R. F. Voollet t'r.nd R. G. Culluin.)—Assault on a Board of TraAt Officer. John Sullivan, boarding-house keeper. High-street, Fill, was summoned for assaulting Walter Edmonds, Board of Trade officer. Mr. R. P. Williams ap- peared for the prosecution. He explained that an arrangement had been entered into between the Board o.f Trade and the railway companies, whereby sailors were conveyed, by virtue of a warrant given them, to their homes from the port their vessels arrived in. This provision was made in order that seamen could not be taken advantage of by crimps, which might be the case if the men were paid upon nrrival. In this case a sailor who intended to go to Swansea and who had one of these warrants by some means lost it. and applied for another. He was granted one, and Edmonds, the complainant, was instructed to accompany the seaman to the railway station. On the way there they were accosted by the defendant, who threw tha sailor down and also assaulted the Board of Trade officer. The defendant,, who had been previously convicted for crimping, was fined 20s., including costs. Alleged Extensive Theft of Tools. James Spittle, a young man described as a fitter, was charged with stealing two stay taps, two level blocks, and other property of Messrs. Mordey, Carney, and Company, shipbuilders. &c., and also with obtaining £8 6s.. or thereabouts, be- longing to the same firm. Mr. R. P. Williams ap- peared for the prosecution, and Mr. T. H. Parker for prisoner. In opening the case Mr. Williams explained that prisoner was in the employ of the prosecutors from January, 1881, to the same month in the following year. During a portion of that time he was in charge of the engineering department. Tools were missed occasionally, and, owinjrto inquiries which had I been si nee mae. the prisoner was suspected of stealing them. Evidence was given to the effect that the approximate value of the wholfe of the stolen property was about J650. Charles Henry Huiley, a marine engineer, said when the prisoner entered into partnership with him he brought into the concern tools of the value of £¡5. The articles found at witness's workshop were. he believed, brought there by the direction of Spittle. Some tools were removed from the premises by the pri- soner about a fort night ago; he belived that those subsequently found in Price's shop were rhe same. The charge of false pretences was then gone into, and evidence was given to the effect that in October, 1831, tho prisoner, as foreman of the fitters, represented that three men. named Phillip- son, Kenvyn, and Jenkins, had worked on a ship named the Raleigh's Cross, which was undergoing repairs in the Edith Dock. A young man named Arthur Levesnn, who was at that time in the pro- secutor's employ, stated that the prisoner sent him to the cashier foi the money in question-£8 6s. — and it was paid over on the understanding that it was to be given to the men named. Witness afterwards learnt that no such men had worked, and spoke to the prisoner about it. The latter as- serted that the money had been paid to the engineer and second engineer of the Raleigh's Cross by Mr. Mordey's authority. He begged wiiness, how- ever, not to reveal what had taken place, and witness did not do so. William Smith, formerly the chief engineer of the Raleigh's Cross, was called, and admitted having received JE1 from Mr. Mordey and £2 from Spittle at that time. The defence to the charges was reserved, and the prisoner was committed for trial. Alleged Infrinue- inetti of the Licensing Law.—Thomas Cole. landlord of the Farmers'Anns public-house. Thomas-street, was summoned for keeping his house open during prohibited hours on Sunday last. The case was dismissed, as also was that in which the four men —named Mullins, Flynn, Collins, e-nd Pope-were summoned for being on the premises.

SWANSEA. MONDAY.—(Before the Stipendiary and Messrs. J. Buse and Thomas Hall.)—Striking a Policeman.— John Rees, 6, Squance-row, labourer, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and assaulting Police-Constable Marels, in High-street. Marels Sifid prisoner struck him a severe blow in the mouth. He was fined 2., the alternative being ten days' hard labour. iVo Prosecutor.—Thomas Lewis," rollerman, was charged with stealing half-a-soveieign from the hand of Thomas Owens, in the skittle alley at the Ivorites' Arms, Higli-stieet. The prosecutor did not. appear and the prisoner was accordingly discharged. Counterfeit Coin.— John Thomas, 19, shop poster, and Thomas Jenkins, 12, errand boy, were remanded for a week on a churge of tendering and putting off a counterfeit half-crown.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY. — (Before Mr. J. Bishop, stipen- diary, and Mr. D. P. Davies.) — Breach of the Sunday Closing Act.—'Thomas Pritchard, landlord of the Royal Oak Inn, Aber- aman, was summoned for having the house open for the sale of beer on Sunday, the 27th ult. Police- the houtse on th# I lav mentioned and found therein two men, (m, .•ho lived in the district being very drunk, an lie Other man id he came fromDowlaia. Tin latter marn said he had no beer, but had had some- thing else. Defendant really had no defence to make, and the Bench imposed a fine of 40s. and costs, and ordered the licence to be endorsed.

BUILTH WELLS. TUESDAY. — (Before Messrs. R. Woosnam and John Hotchkis.)—Stray Dogs.—Thomas Lloyd, labourer, Buihh, was charged by the police with allowing his dog to stray on the 29th ult. He was fined 6d, and costs.—John Charles Davies, White Hart Inn, was fined Is. 6d. and costs for a similar offence. Assault.—John Hobby, farmer, was charged with assaulting Catherine Evans, Bank Sqnare, on the 6th instant. Com- plainant's story went to show that defendant's cattle broke across her pens in front of her door on the day in question. She took a stick to drive them away, and defendant came up with a big club and struck her on the arm with it, inflicting serious bruises. A young man, named David Davies, corroborated Mrs. Evans, and defendant admitted striking her, but. said it was under great provocation, as she carne out to the middle of the road and abused his cattle. The Chairman said nothing of that kind could excuse his conduct to the woman, and he would bo fined £3 including costs. Defendant said he should get a summons against Mrs. Ev^ns for abusing his cattle.

BRECON. MONDAY.—(Before the mayor, Mr. Lewis Jones; Alderman Prothero, Dr. Williams, and Captain John Morgan.)—A Squabble.—John Phillips, Eliza- beth Phillips, and Catherine Dunn were charged with committing a. breach of the peace by fighting in the streets on the 3rd of February. Police- Sergeant Lewis proved the case. The Bench dis- missed the case against John Phillips, but the two women were ordered to pay 6s. 6d. each costs. Assault.—Wm. Powell, barman, was charged by Thomas Davies with assaulting him on February. The incidents of the caso were very trivial, and the defendant was let off on.y^tp^t. of costs. t

CARDIGAN. TUESDAY.—(Before Messrs. J. T. W. Jahije? and Thomas Davies.)—A Heartless Father.—A respect- able young woman named Mary Ann Griffiths, at present a dressmaker at Cardiff, was charged on remand, having been readily bailed out by the Revs. E. T. Jones, vicar, and Seth Jones, Baptist minister, of SL Dogmael's, with feloniously steating a variety of household articles, including two blankets, several pictures, a wedding ring, kc., the property of her father, David Griffiths, of Bethsarda-street, St. Dogmael's. The accused was apprehended under a warrant by the Cardiff police on Saturday evening, and was brought to Cardigan by Police- Constable. George Adams, St. Dogmael's, on Alonday morning. The court room and its vicinity were crowded with friends and sym- pathisers of tho young woman, and the mot bitter feeling was expressed towards the heartless father. The accused pleaded that the articles belonged to her mother previous to her marriage with the prosecutor. After a short hear- ing the Bench dismissed tho case, and the young woman left til" court amid deafening cheers from the crowd. The father was afterwards loudly hooted, and great sensation arose out of the case.

KIDWELLY. TUESDAY.—(Before Mr. T. W. A. Evans.)— Deserters. — John M'Gregor and George Williams, deserters from the Royal Artillery, South Hook, Milford, were charged with being deserters. They were ordered to be sent to Car- marthen, where they will also be tried for burglary at Tretenty Gate, near tit. Clear's; also for stealing articles, the property of the Government,, at Milford Haven, which articles are now in the custody of the police sorgeant at Kidwelly.

MERTHYR. MONDAY.—(Before Mr. J. Bishop.)— A Dishonest Tttilor. — Thomas Worthington, an intelligent tailor, was charged with that he, being the bailee of certain goods, did fraudulently convert such goods to his own use. Prisoner was I employed by Charles Harris, a coachman at Cyfarthfa, to repair certain wearing apparel. Pri- soner did so with a portion of the clothes, and pawned the lot. He was sentenced to six weeds' imprisonment, in default of being abteto pay a fine of 30s. Damaging a Policeman's Uniform.—Denis Shea was charged with drunkenness, and with damaging Police-Constable Poi'i'z's cape. The first case was dismissed, and upon the latter the defendant was fined 7s. 6d. and costs.

NEATH. MONDAY.—(Before Messis. Rowland Thomas David Davies, and Wm. Leyson.)—Overstocking a Cow.—William Sims, a farmer, was sutmnotied by John Ball, inspector for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for the abova offence. The Bench imposed a fioe of 5s. and costs. Cluellplo a Horse.—John Phillips, Thomas Jewell, and John Nash were summoned for woiking a horse when not in a fit state. The animal was reported to be suffering from chronic lameness. The Bench dismissed the summons against the two first-named defendants, and the last-named was fined 10s and costs. A Disorderly Character in the Market.— Benjamin Williams, a drover. and cattle dealer, was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk in the market. Juvenile Pickpockets from Siounsea. — Edward Yates, Thomas Whitty, and Patrick Keefe, three young persons who gave their addresses as Swansea, were brought up on a remanded hearing charged with attempting to pick pockets in the market on Wednesday last. Yates and Whitty were seen to try two pockets, but did nothing further. Keefe was observed to be looking about, and was heard to say to the other boys that he had no chance to do anything. The Bench decided to deal with him for being in the market for an unlawful pur- pose, and sentenced him to a month's imprison- ment. The others wen scnt.t"lced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour for the attempt.

PONTYPRIDD. WEDNESDAY.—The Treforest Assault Case.—A charge of assault preferred by a Mrs. Brothers, Cardiff, against Thomas Jenkins. William Morris, and Thomas Jones, Treforest, was dismissed owing to the non-attendance of the complainant, who, however, appeared later on and applied for a fresh summons. By this time the stipendiary magistrate had left the town by train.

Y ST RAD. MONDAY.—Steclin;Boots — John Hughes, Fern- dale, was senlencHd to ono month's imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a pair of boots, toge- ther with 4s 6d. and a tobacco-box. the property of John Evans, of tilt; dame place. Breach of Colliery Rules.—William Mathews and Philip Rees, Cwm- uark, were fined Is. each with costs for riding underground on full trams. They were hauliers. Assault.— William Jenkins, Hopkinsiown, was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk and riotous, and 20s. and costs for asstulting Acting-Sergeant Johns.

COUNTY COURTS. NEVVNHAM. — TUESDAY. — (Before his Honour Judge Sumner.)—Claim for a Cart.—Samuel Hald- win, of Nailbridge, v. George Roberts, sen. The action was brought to recover £5, in respect to a cart claimed by plaintiff. Tlwsre was a coss action for hire of the ctrt. If was a dis- puted transaction between tho parties, arising out of an alleged exchange of traps, defendant having at a subsequent date surreptitiously seized the cart exchanged from Baldwin after repairs. His Honour struck out the counter claim, and gave judgment for plaintiff for £4. to be reduced to 10s. A Strange Case. — William Taylor v. Ambrose Brain. The parties live at Oinderford, and the action was brought to recover a balance of £12 3s. 9d. Tiie action, which was before the learned judge a long time, had originated with the parties who were associated in tho will of the late Mr. William Morris Read, of Cinderford. Plaintiff was the specific legatee under the will, and defendant executor. The latter had arranged with the deceased to bury respectably" for £10, which money, having been plttced in Taylor's hands, WIIS paid t.h £ defendant on the death of Head. Defendant had made other payments, and a good deal of re- crimination ensued. It was alleged that the coffin which defendant supplied WiJS defective, and the bottom had to be covered with zinc as the deceased had burst it when placed in it. His Honour dis- allowed several items of the defendant's account, and gave judgment for jE3 10s. ABKKDARE.— (Before his Honour Judge -B. T. Williams, Q.C.)—A Disputed Contract.— Richard Lewis, ironfounder, for whom Mr. W. Beddoe ap- peared. sued Mr. Morgan R. David Rock Brewery, Aberdare, for JE1 15s. 3,.1., balance of an account. Plaintiff in October last supplied defenciant. with a. copper boiler, which he also erected, for £88 5s. 9d. He also supplied him with brass taps to the value of £2 9s. 6tt Defendant returned taps, for which he had credit to the amount of £1, and on the 6th of December Mr. Lewis called upon defendant for payment. He then.received £28 in gold and a bill for three months for £ÔO. In cross examination by Mr. D. Richard^jfar the defendant, plaintiff admitted that wheri,receiving the £28 he allowed 15s. 9d. for discount, but denied that he had received the bank Jaill in pay- ment. excepting on the condition thatMr.^ivid was to pay the bank charges of 18s. 4d. for dis- counting it. On the part of the defendant it was denied that there was any such arrangement. A witness was called, who proved that one of the taps returned was worth 13s., whilst plaintiff had only given credit for 10s. Mr. Beddoe abandoned his claim to the 5s. 9d. and the 3> and relied upon the arrangement to pay the bank charge. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for 22s. 6d. paid into court. Landlord and Tenant Disjwte.— William Hopkins, a general dealer, sued Samuel Yates, a mattress maker, for 13s. 6(1., rent of shed, and Yates had a counter claim for £310s. for seven weeks' detention by Mr. Hopkins of his plant and tools for the manufacture of mattresses. Mr. Beddoe appeared for the plaintiff Hopkins, and in respect of the claim for rent due there was realty no question. In reference to the counter claim, Yates swore that Hopkins locked the large door of the shed in question and thus prevented him re- moving his frame and tools. It. was, however, proved that Yates could have access to the shed if he chose by asking for a key. The Judge gave judgment for the amount of rent claimed, 13s. ôd" and costs, and in respect of the counter claim gave a verdict for the defendant Hopkins. who promised to give every facility for the removal of Yates's goods from the shed. Solicitors and the New Regula- tion.—It will be remembered that at the last court his Honour suggested that, the learned advocates practising in his courts in the Merthyr and Aber-1 dare districts should wear gOWDs as was done io other courts in his circuit. Mr. D. Richards was the only solicitor who adopted his Honour's suggestion, and appeared in court on Tuesday in a gown.

Dr. Hans von Bulow, the famovis pianist is still confined in a lunatic asylum. He has not- entirely lost his reason, however, but is merely under treat- ment for a temffOrary aberration of mitvd caused by too close application to bis profession.

10ARDI.FF BOARD OF GUARDIAN> On Saturday the usual tweeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians was held, under the presi- dency of Mr. C. W. David.—The Master of the Workhouse reported that there had been 27 admis- sions, 35 discharges, 2 births, and 2 deaths leaving a total in the house of 491; which was an increase of 36 as compared with the corresponding period last year.—In the course of his report. John Pritchard, the warrant officer, said he had visited the boys who had been sent out to service in the Rhondda Valley from the Ely Schools, and he had found in evory case that they were properly cared for, and they were quite satisfied with their homes.—The Chair- man said it was most gratifying to hear this re- port, and he had no doubt that it would be the means of removing an erroneous supposition on the part of some persons that bovs when once sent out had no subsequent supervision at their hands. The same speaker also mentioned that at the last meeting orders were given for the admission of 29 persons into the House, but only three of them availed themselves of the order.—Mr. W. P. Stephenson, clerk, read the following report as to the proposed alteration in the representation of the Union:— At II. meeting of the committee of the whole board, apnbt.ed to take into consideratinl1 the repreentation of the whole of uhe parishes of the union, held at the Uniari Workhouse, Cardiff, on the 7th of February, 1833 -present: Dr. Paine, vice-chairman, in the chair; Mr. O. H. Jones, vice-chairman Messrs. S. Adams, J. T. Barry, T. Bassett, Rev. J. R. Buckley, Messrs. J. H. Davies, H. H. Davies, Rev. J. W. Evans, Mrssrs. Thomas Evans, W. H. OHIibs, Rev. W. Ware Harries, Messrs. W. Headford, E. Hei ne, T. W. Jacobs, 1). J. Jenkins, Philip Jonas. Dr. Lewis. Messrs. T. Llewellyn, David Morgan (Barrv), David Morgan (Cogan), John Morgan,T. W. H. Plain, J. Bamsdale, D. Richards, T. Williams, and W. Wride -it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. T, W, Jacobs, seconded by Mr. D.J. Jenkins, That. it is not expedient to interfere with the representation of the ruml parishes that, the board of guardians be recommended to apply to th" Local Government Board to consent to additional representation for the urban parishes of St, John, Roath, Canton (Llandaff Urb:in), and Penart.h." It wasa^so ri solved, on the motion of Yr T. W. Jacobs, secolldeà .lJy Mr. J- Ramsdale, "That the number of additional guar,lilil1s to be assigned to the pbovc places be as roHow :-St, John, one, making five guarrlians in all; Hoaith, two, making five in all; LlandatT Urban, two, making five In all; and Penarth, oue, making two in all;- Dr Paine moved the adoption of this report. He said the question referred to was one that was very fully discussed by the committee, and he con- tended chat the population in the urban parishes had increased so largely that for the personal con- venience of the guardians, and in the interests of the ratepayers, an increased representation for these parishes was necessary. I, had been said, there were 1,600 applicants for lclief during the past six months, and of these 1,)\)0 were town cases. The speciality in these cases was that they were very numerous every Satur- day in the room over which he presided. Close attention had to be given to every case, and the town guardians felt that some plan should be devised whereby they would be relieved of the pressure which they experienced. It was a st rong case which thev had brought before the Local Government. S uird, and h> did not see how that authority could refuse to grant their application when they could show that the increase in the parishes referred to had been curing the last- ten years 25,830, and that there had been a cor- responding increase in the amount of business to be transacted.—Mr. T. W. Jacobs seconded the adoption of the report. — Dr. Lewis said he thought Dr. Paine had left out, the country guardians in the course of his reqwrks, and asserted that they had devoted quite as much attention to their dudes as the town members, for, although they had not as many cases to deal with'.hey had to travel over II. larger area, and often be at inconvenience on that account.— Dr. Paine at once disclaimed any intention of referring to the town guardians in contradistinction to the country gunrdians, and, after a few remarks from Mr. R. Cory, who supported the views of Dr. Paine, the motion that the report be adopted was carried unanimously.—This was all the business.

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL, The quarterly meeting of the Newport Town Council was held on Tuesday, the Mayor presiding. There were present Aldermen H. J. Davis and C. Lvne; and Councillors J. Moses. S, Goss, H. J. Parnall, J. C. Sanders, A. milke, H. Evans, F. Phil- lips, H. Fauikner, T. Jones, D A. Vaughan, H 4. Muzzey. J. R. Richards, A. R Bear, J. Gibbs, J. R. Jacob,"T. Pugslcy, and E. Griffiths.—The minutes having been read and confirmed, the following matters were considered :— PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT KXPTOfSP-S. A subsequent meeting of te Works Committee WAg held, when the question of Alma-street was considered. The committee first met lhe deputa- tion in Alma-street, and examined the state of the road there. They went fully into the whole ques- tion, and while they did not feel justified in saying thút the principle adopted with regard to private improvements was wrong, they were ready, in this instance, to recommend that the metalling should be contracted for as well as the paving ond channelling. They had obtained tenders, nnd recommended that Mr. Wilkin's tender of £249 17s. for Upper Alma-street and Messrs. J. Francis and Son's tender of JE308 5s. for Alma-street be accepted. He also stated that, with regard to paving, the cost of three-inch paving would be oniv one-third more than two and a half inch. and would last double the length of time. Ha moved the ndoption of the report. Mr MosEs seconded the motion. Mr. believed that the whole incidence of this question of taking over the streets of the town and charges for private improvements was wrong in principle. The MAYOR said it would be better if Mr. Parnall would give a notice of motion on the sub- ject. Mr. PA KXALL wished the Works Committee to re- port upon it. The motion was then carried. ST ATI ON-ST KFI KT ENTRANCE TO THE GOODS SHECS. In reply to Mr. GIBBS, it was stated that there was a prospect of the company acceding to the wishes of the town in the matter of entering the goods sheds from Station-street. MEDICAL OFFICKR'S REPORT. The report showed that 331 bh-ths were registered in the quarter ending December 31,1882, which was in the of 35 p.l' i.OC.0 of estimated population. 198 deaths occurred 111 the same period, affording a death- rate of 21'9 per 1,000 91 of the deaths were of children under live ye,.rs, while 107 hid reached the age of !i,'eanr1 upwards, 37 of rhe Utter heing sexagenarians. The pre- vailing epidemic diseases were mea8les..earlet fever, 811,1 whooping cough, of a mild type. Some amount of uneililless was created through the number of sudden deaf lis that occurred lately. They were all cases for which the sanital v enndHion of the town was in no way responsible. It was quite possible that the gl omy, de- pressing weather, it,li almost cotupteteahse"ce of sun- light, exercised a prejudicial inffnenee in helling to cut short lives winch might under more favourable condi- tions hit". been prolonged fora short period longer. Summary fur 1882.-1,373 hirths were registered in the twelve months, exceeding th return for 1881 by 93, and giving a birth-rate of 38 per 1,000 of the population. 69t deaths occurred during the same period, being 33 11101 e tlirtii in the preceding year, and affording a death-rate of 19 per 1,000. not "n unfavourable rate for ø. town of this size. Classified according to age, the mortality shows the following results Under one year there were 1S3 deaths at one and under five, 117; at five and under fifteen, 34 lifieen and under twent,v.five, 43 twenty- five and under 189: anil at sixty and upwards, 1?3. The deaths under one year in proportion to the total bi -(lis were as 135 per 1,000 of the latter The largest epidemic mortality was from whooping cough, which was disseminated throughout the town, and con- tinued, more or less, during the whole year; while the incidence of siuall-pox was limited almost entireh to the first quarter. There were 43 cases of the latter disease, with six deaths. In every fatal instance there was either no record of vaccination hwin¡¡; been dOlle. 01' Ule marks of the operation were so doubtful and im- perfect as to afford no substantial protection against smallpox. Port Sanitary Keturn.—During the year repeated in- spections were made among the shipping frequenting the port. In all, 73 vessels were visited, 44 sailing ships and 34 steamers, 65of which were British and 13 foreign. Of the latter there were one AU3trian. one German, seven French, and four Norwegian. Attention was chiefly "aill to f.b. smaller class of vessëis lying in the river, a. bein more !ikely to require sanitary supervision than the large steam,-r:i in the docks. where, as It rille, the crew are well and eomlUodinusly lodged, and their health Hnd eomkrt sufficiently CIIred for in accordanA- with the regulations of the Board of Trade. With the smaller vessels it was found necessary to issue nonces to cleanse ill a few instances whare the quartrs of the crew were found in a dirty state, and in each case compliance with the instructions given was readily obtained. On information of the Customs authorities thirteen vessels with sickn,-88 on board wpre villitoo immediately on their arrival. Six nf the Cll.8eS turned out. to be infectious, and seven of a non-infectious character. The former were at ollce removed ill the ambulance to the Port Hospital, with all their belong- ings, and their bunks and cabins cleansed and dts- hifeotttd. Some other routine matters having been dis- posed of, the following motion was discussed :— THE TOWN-HALL SITE, Mr. GTBR. pursuant to notice, moved the fol- lowing resolution:— That, in the opinion of the council, the most eligihle site for the new Town-hall is in Friars' Fields and that the arrangements for ere[til1 the sitJlleup"n the site of the existing town-hall ought to 00 abandoned also that alI nsiltutions approving of the site previously seleeted be rescinded. Mr. BURR seconded the motion in order to in- vite discussion on its merits. Alderman DAVIS said he could not support Mr. Gibbs' motion, as he was too late in brii ging it forward. (Hear, hear.) He had opposed the pre- sent scheme, but the majority being against him he had accepted the proposal. The MAYOR was very sorry Mr. Gibbs had brought forward his motion. They could not undo what they had already done. Mr. JACOB said it was one of the most extraordi- nary resolutions he had heard brought before the council. Seven meetings had been held and eleven resolutions had been passed in reference to this scheme. They could not now go back. The Friars' Fields scheme would cost very much more than the present one. Mr. Moses and Mr. Vaughan spoke against the resolution, and ;.11, Gibbs having replied, the re- solution was lost by a majority of eleven to four.

THE PALMER EXPEDITION. I TRIAL OF THE MURDERERS. A telegram dated Cairo, Monday night, says :— Colonel Warren is now engaged in the prose- cution of Professor Palmer's murderers. The trial is held at Tautah. Several of those con- cerned in it have ah'eady confessed. It appears -from their revelations that the lives of Pro- fessor Palmer and his companions might have been saved at the last moment had money been forthcoming to bribe their captors. The Sheikh who was in charge of Professor Palmer's own property had, however, made off with it and secreted it— £ 1.000 having been since re- covered. The actual murderers obtained none of tt. No choice was given to the victims as to whe- ther they would be shot or would leap from the precipice. They were all led to the brink of the cliff and shot; but Professor Palmer and Captain Gill fell ovei the precipice while still alive. Five Bedouins were chosen for tho actual commission of the murder. These five led the prisoners to the spot, while the main body remained at a consider- able distance. There is no doubt, that the convic- tion and execution of the murderers will be owing I to the admirable and energetic manner in which Colonel Warren Lma camed out bis taak.

J iENEML BOOTH AT CARDIFF. t —— [BY MORJEV.] I Celioyddyi yw"r diawl erioed" at any rate such was the character given to the Evil One by an enthusiastic soldier' of the Salvation Army on Tuesday night. at the Stuart-hall, Cardiff. and the expression was endorsed by a flourish from six brass bands. The scene was an extraordinary one, and very difficult to describe, for while the accessories were sufficient to raise a smile, one could not but feel reverence for the religious sentiments expressed. But to one accustomed to the Puritanical mode of attack upon Beelzebub the tactics of the Salvation Army produced such a confusion of thoughts thnt one found oneself speculating as to what Beelzebub was likely to think of the young Amazons in uniform, and especially of their peculiarly-shaped bonnets. The garbs of the male warriors, too, afforded food for reflection. Many wore crimson guernseys, with the motto of the Army across the breast, while others were dressed like artillerymen. Most of these were seated on the platform, flanked by brass bands and a big drum, which frequently boomed forth a thundering accompaniment to the enthusiastic "Aniens" which greeted the onslaughts made by one soldier after another upon the ranks of the Philistines. Occasionally those who held the brass instruments seemed to be unable to restrain their enthusiasm, and poured forth such high-sounding music in a manner that must have alarmed the foe in his entrenchments. One aged dame near me was so cairied away by her feelings that, on one occasion, she flourished her right arm so near my neck, and at the same time expressed herself so touchingly, that I deemed it my duty to keep a sharp look-out lest she might forget her- self. But I liasten to state that my doubt as to her intentions must have emanated from "Old Adam," for, with the exception of the floui I have described, which were of frequent occurrence, she conducted herself with perfect propriety. Indeed, one almost caught her enthusiasm, so melodious was her voice when she joined in singing with the great assembly before her. The meeting was held for the purpose of welcoming "General" Booth to South Wales. Contingents of the Salvation Army from Rhondda Valley, Treforest, Fbbw Vale, Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Biaina, Newport, Swansea, Llanelly, and other districts joined that of Cardiff on this occasion in greeting the General." They poured into the town with flags flying and hymns, both English and Welsh, on their tongues. They marched through the streets with six brass bands discoursing the lively airs of the Army. A meeting was held in the aflernoon, which was attended by the General." In the evening he attended a private meeting of his officers, at Roatii, with a view, it is I supposed, of an early attack upon that benighted suburb. He did not appear at all at the evening I meeting at the Stuart-hall. Among those present at the evening meeting were Mr. Billups, the well- known contractor, and Mr. John Lloyd, Pentre, who was intruduced to the audience by Mr. Billups, and who delivered n stirring English address on the occasion. Mr. Bi!!ups, like Mr. Lloyd, was enthusiastic in his expressions of ap- proval of the aim ot the Salvation Army. After Mr. Lloyd's address the meeting was devoted to the delivery of experiences" by the members. This was done sometimes in English and occa- sionally in Welsh. But what seemed to touch t.he audience to the core was the rendering of Welsh hymns such as «• Da iawu i tor yw dwi/n yr rati, &c. On one occasion, when the hymn was Mae Son am danat ti'n mhob nteni yn effdi'r gwan i fynu," the whole audience waved thou- handkerchiefs above their heads and unbounded enthusiasm prevailed, followed by thunders of "Alllen" After this a young Welsh- man from the Rhondda Valley commenced singing 3/ae'r Oen fu ar Galfaria wrth fj t modrt," &c., and this was similarly received by the large audience. Mr. Billups, when this wasover, remarked that some time ago a letter appeared in the Western Mail to the effect that the Army in the Rhondda Valley- was no more. It did not appear like it," he observed significantly, a remark which was re- ceived with warm approval, after which the bands struck up the tune "Fire away." A converted veutriloquist, gave his experiences, and at the close a specimen of the art by which he gained his livelihood before he joined tho Army. One of the members said that the Army had con- verted him from being a drunkard to be a sober man. and from being a wife-beater to be an affec- tionate lJ\1sbnd; and there," he continued, "is my wife in the gallery," pointing at the same time to a place in the gallery. As "con as he sat down a woman stood up in the galletT a.ndsaioi that she was the wife referred to by the speaker. The meeting throuah out was of a most. enthusiastic character. It was stated at the close that in about six weeks the "General" intended to make a tour of South when all would have an opportunity of seeing him.

NEWPORT BOARD OF GUAR- DIANS. The weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday an the Workhouse, when there were present Mr. P. Woodruffe (chairman). Colonel Lyne (vice-chairman); Revs. J. C. S. Darby, D. Roberts, F. B. Leonard, J. Hooper, Dr. French, J. Jones, E. P. Williams, and J. Davies; Messrs. R. Richards, E. Edwards, J. W. Bebell, M. Hale, H. Parfitt, W. Price, W. Collett, S. B. Jones, J. H. Hillier, I. Lawrence, D. Thomas, E. Thomas, J. G. Huxtahle. H. Kr-ene, J, Williams, Woodruffe, W. F.v-uis, S. Scard, and T. Latch. For the week ending the 10th of February, 1883. there were reported to be 270 inmates cf the House, against 297 in the corresponding week of last year; in- cluding sick. 62. Died during the week Thomas Shepherd, St. Woollos, 58; Frank Smart, Goldcliff, 81 —For the week ending the 10th of February, 1883. there were reported to he in the Caerleon Industrial Schools:—Boys, 116; girls. 85; total, 201; corresponding week Inst year, 163 admitted, 2; discharged 2; remaining, 201. Receiving in- dustrial training—Boys, 80 girls, 76; totaI156.-A communication was relld 1'1'001 It number of Dissent- ing ministers in the town, offering their services gratuitously for the spiritual requirements of the inmates of the workhouse.—The Rev. E. P. Wil- liams proposed that, the guardians should accept the offer of the ministers.—Mr. W. Evans seconded the proposal.—The Rev. Dr. French thought the offer was either a censure on the manner in which the late chaplain had discharged his duties or a reflection on the board in the appointment of a new chaplain. He pro- posed that the offer be politely declined—Mr. W. Price seconded the amendment, remarking that he did not know where they should end if they opened the door to Nonconformists.—The Vice-Chairman thought there was no intention on the part of the ministers to express a censure on the board or on their chaplain. Their offer was a very liberal one and a very consistent one, because they had offered their services before when vacancies occurred. Nevertheless, he saw no reason for changing the custom that had hitherto worked so well.—The Rev. J. C. S. Darby also supported the amendment-—Mr. Par- fitt and Mr. Thomas expressed themselves in favour of the original proposal. — The pro- posals wore then put to the meeting, when 22 voted in favour of the amendment, and seven for the proposal of the Rev. E. P. Williams.— The Rev. J. Davies tlien proposed that applicants for the appointment of chaplain should be acquainted with the Welsh language.—This was seconded by the Rev. D. Robert.—Mr. Hillier pro- posed as a'n amendment that acquaintance with the Welsh language should not be a cnnd,ition,-The Rev. J. C. S. Darby seconded the amendment, which was put to the meeting, when eighteen voted for it, and nine agaiust it, so that the former was carried.—A discussion ensued relative to the ques- tion of the salary to be paid to the chaplain. The Vice-chairman proposed that the salary should re- main as heretofore, which was seconded. Mr. Prtit t proposed as an amendment that the salary be JS52 per annum. This was seconded by Mr. W. Evans. After being nut to tho meeting seven voted for the amendment and fifteen against it. Directions were given to the clerk to advertise for a chaplain. The dork was also instructed to advertise for an organist. at the workhouse clwpel, salary £710s. per annum, the previous occupant of that position having resigned.

PROPOSED NEW FEVER HOSPITAL FOR SWANSEA. The Works and Sanitary Committee of the Swansea Corporation, at their meeting on Tuesday, the 30th ult., considered reports from the medical officer of health and the borough surveyor, and decided to recommend the council to select one of the three following sites for a new hospital for infectious diseases:—Vetch Field, with an available area of acres; Mount Pleasant, 13 acres Peny- graig Field, liacres. From the report of Mr. Ebenezer Davies, M.R.C.S., the medical officer, it appears thut the existing hospital, which provides accom- modation for nineteen patients, has become the property of the London and North-Westorn Rail- way Company. Having regard to the rate of in- crease in the population of the district, and adopt- ing the rule laid down in the last annual report of the Local Government- Board that provision should be made in the proportion of one bed for every 1,000 inhabitants, a hospital for 60 or more patients is required in Swaasea, probably it would be sufficient, he remavks, to provide for 40 patients at first, hut ample space should be left for future extension. In order to secure isola- tion, the report continues* the hospital should be so constructed that patient* suffering from each different disease should occupy a separate build- ing. These buildings should be at a proper dis- tance from each other and from the administrative building. To fulfil these conditions the site for the hospital should be at least four or five acres in extent. It should also be easily accessible both as regards distance and facility of approach, and that it may be available for persons arriving on board vessels and suffering from contagious diseases it should be on the sea- ward side of the town. The borough surveyor (Mr. R. H. Wyrill) reports that he inspected nine sites which were suggested as suitable for the hospital. Five of these were not large enough. The other four were the St. Helen's Field, Vetch Field, Mount Pleasant, and Penygraig Field. The hospital building if erected on tiie St. Helen's Field, would not be secluded, and owing to the nature of the ground the cost of building would be great. The latter objection also applies to the Mount Pleasant site. which is, moreover, not easily accessible. The Penvgraig Field is not readily accessible, could not be drained without considerable expense, and is too high for a proper supply of water. Of the Vetch Field the IlJurveyor says:—" This site is very accessible, pos- gesses the necessary area, can be readily connected with ttfe sewerage system of the borough, can be easily supplied with water, requires little forming, is secluded, and the cost of forming the roads and foundations woud be less than on any other avail- able site." The Vetch Field site meets all the re- quirements mentioned bv the medical-officer, who ¡ has from the first strongly recommended it- The matter will be considered at the council meeting n Wednesday.

Under this head qubtwns on legal mdijects ar,- answered by an experienced professional gentleman. Correspondents wishing for information or advice, are rewested to observe the following rules 1. The facts must be stated fully endclearly; and the questions, if more thaI. one, should be num- bered consecutively. 2..A full copy must be sent of any document on which advice is wished for. 3. The real name and address of the writer must accompany the questions, but will not be pub- lished if a "pseudonym or initials be also sent 1uI reference. 4. AH communications must be addressed to The Editor, Legal Department, Weekly Mail Office Cardiff."

"E," (Briton Ferry).-The Civil Service may be said to include the wholeof the public sen iee of this country, with the exooptlo/l or the niivaJ, military, and great (j.>veriimeiital Oftic6S, Boxing day is the dày fkr Christini.3, so called because it was the'i that the priests u8ed to distribute nmoog the poor" the dole of the Christmas t JX," or the" oox money" collected i'. he various churches Ihe day before. SUCCESSION JDUTV.—" L. E," (Llandystul) will have TO pay lIuccessiOIl duty at the rate of 3 per cent, on i-ue value of her life illterest i/l the farm,calculated on the net annual income according tû the Govenimeiit table. the value beinjj regulated by her aye at the time of the testator's death deductions from the gros< reM beillg allowed for our,goi IIg;, repairs, insurance. &< She should get two forms oi succession duty account frlln1 the nearest Stamp office, fill them up according to the directiolls printed thereon, anJ theu send tbem to the Controller. GUARANTEE ISOClE1T. L. M." (Cwm) may write to the secretary of this society, Bircliin-lane, London, B.C., wl10 will send him full information. INCOMK TAX. L. AI." omitted the amount of his income. If unÚb f 150 he is entitled to claim exemp- tion if under £ 400 a deduction of £ i20. In the case sl4ted by St, Ctear's the suiveyor of taxes is right; the income tax is chargeiÙJle upon the amount of the rents. LOTTKBY.—"Primrose"(Llansamlet) is informs that th proposed lottery is illegal, and that, by taking part in its management he would render himself liable tû a penalty of JsoQO. Or, in the a1terl,>\lh'e, he might be seltt to prUoi. as a rogue awl vagabond. Persons taking tickets are liable to penalties of £ i0 each. NOTICE 1'0 CUèRK. Justitia" (.Cardiff; is entitiell to a week's notice, or salary in lieu thereof, at the leàst. III some profeious a month's notice is customary. He cannot compel his employer to give him a t esti- monial but if any inquiries are answered L1Je replies mut be trurhful. DEATH OF DKVISJKK -Bdore advising A Perolexed One" (Newport) We mll3t ask for further information. What relative (if any) was C. t. t,he wshl.tor? What (liù the property consist oU "rha" relative is 1la: claimant to the d,:c\J2.5ed devieee 01' legatee ? CanOe send us a copy of the wiU? Perhaps he wil: kindly Ilse pen and illk pt-ncilis objectionable. (Cardiff).Sir Hardinge Giffard i1rdt contested Cardiff in Jvovember, 1868. 1'XTiiSTA.CY.— d. D." (Blackwood) canuot claim any- thing. as he is iIleitil11at.e, act his father died with- out a will. DKBTOK AND CRKBWDP.. Butcher" (Blackwood) may sue either in the High Court or Justice or ill tilt- Couiiiy Court. the debt being lJtWet:1I Jt.:0 and ;C.)O. INc0ME.'l'Ax. A Constant Header (Laudore) avpcars toO he charg e too litt Ie for Income-Tax, lind to he im- properly charged with Inhabited Hoesj Duly, tll balance of the error3 hillg slightly aaingt him. We advise him to see the clerk to the Commissioners of Taxes, and endeavour to get the mattor rectified. When he pays the next half year's ground rent 11. may deduc; at the rate of 6td, ill the Jt (\11 the whole year's rent. His jJaYlUellt under Schedule 1) does not affect hi- liability under St:he lule A. A dwelling-house under thearmuaf value of £ 20 is not chargeable with in- habited House Dutv, which is a ten-int's tax. IN'1'1\;STA,"L-" D. J.'t d)ontal'd>'1we¡ is advised that, the freehold property will descend to tht" ..¡.èst son of the eldest hrotheras heir at law, The personal estatealrer j payment of xpenses and. ùd¡ts v, ill 00 divisible between the sunivill sister and the nephews and nieces; the sister takill one share, and each family taking i'l equal shares the share which their deceased parent would have taken if li-ing. If there is any leasehold propi-rty, it. is part f the persouai estate. LANDLORD ASU TESAMT.—KATES.—Whv does not A leasehold propi-rty, it. is parI, "f the perSlllUtl estate. LANDLORD ASU 'l'o:xAN1'RATEs,-Whv does not A Constant Reader" (Cardi11') tak", tll.. advice of the magistrate, and pay himself by deduetiug from the next. rellt the amount which be has heen C1\lIed upon to pay* on behalf of his JanJlord? W do 110, under- stand whitt is his difficulty. He could not have II. nwrc simple remedy. Perhaps he wili write us again and ex;>laiu. IKTKSTACY O. ILLAUITLMAIA. K. W, F." (Cathays) is informed that as the intestate wa. iIlgit.imate hit. father cannot inherit anything from him, but. what he would otherwise have taken will pass 10 Ibe CrowH. An Illegitimate cannot have any lefal rdlÜives exc pt wife allri liJildren or other direct, descendants. OLD MOU'1'l> AûK.Jf "Cjuiro" wid send us his naine and which wili 1.1 I", published, ,\p' will advise him, WILL. Caldy" TTenby) is advised liiai, Heidler of the events mentioned will affect the \aliditv [of the will or render a new olle necess;.rv but if the" testator were to marry again that would operate a 1\ revocation or the will. She is now sole beneficiary under the will, and 11\ case of the testator's death the wbol.r of the real and personal estate would beiong to lier as ber separate property, nnd vould Iwt he liable 10 any inter- im renee 0'1 the part of her hiisban-l or hi credite("3 MiSricn AJJD i:>I>H\'A:'i'1'Wi,y did" n. L." (Pendine) leave before her year was up. We cannot advise her nutil we know this. UWI.VWFUX SALK OR" BER. A. W." (Oath¡¡ys) i9 ill- I, formed t hat rlle magistrates had full power toO make the rder of which he complains. It wouid be lIsdd t "ppell!, as the matter is within tbe discretion of, he justices but. we are quite sure thaI- s-icli an ord< r would not have been wade if thp. hrèwers couhi have cleared themselves oi complicity ill th" breadi. ot ldow. CROWS LAxDs. .NeIll" (LI.;nelly) ill informed that. the Crown lands were originally those vvhich were allotted to the 8(wen-ign on the di.1tril'nt.j;'¡J of landed prope'-ty hetween him and his subjects. 1.'he;(' were afterward" increased lIy fOI feiturea ¡oUt" eChe!it8, and diminished liv ranls. b" the lWCes8iùll.üf the present Queen, these lands were ivell up, and It lixt-d income was settled upon her Majesty io lieu thereof ana of such other grants M wrre from time to time niude to former Sovereigns. As her .Majesty has always íwpt her exnd¡1 ure within her income, the arrangement has proved ?atis factory to all p¡lrt.¡" The manage- menl of the Crown Lands is vested in the Commis- sioners of Woods. Forests, and Land 1{.,venues. and nnt in the House of Commons, as our correspondent supposes. JIKSTITU I'ION.—" Rjsa I Newport) must 11. ply t the relieving officer in her present, name, and must wive true answers to ail qu(>stiO)l8 w11ich he may ask. The course she proposes might lead t4.1 her being Sent to prio¡¡. ORIGINAL WIIJ. on OFKI/K COPY. inquirer "(Penarth) can set- the original will at- Somerset House on pa ment of 1& fu oÎ 2s., the will having heell proved 111 the Prerogative Court of the Archbishop cf Canter- bury. Or tie could obtain an office copy. which would probabl be of 1I1')J'e use toO him. by writing to tJ". Kecord Keepers, Probate Kegistry, Bomeret House, London, W.C. The cost of a copy would depe:ulllpon its length a mere trifle, unless the wil' is unusually long. CU.RK' NOTICB.—" T, T, Y" (Broadway) is advised tha1 the notice ought to have been given on the 8.,tllr<lIlY. It would be inconvenient, when four weeks' notice is agreed tû be given, if it were to extend into parts of five weeks. This is very different fn01 a cas" where a "alew1ar month's notice 13 agreed to be given at any time, A notice given 011 3HY Monday wUllld expire ('111 Monday night; i t. i absurd to ccnten,1 thal Monday forenoo1\ up to twelve o'clock is prt of Saturday. Surely our correspondent does not include it so for any other \Jurpose. LEASE,—" Ignoramus" (» ardlff) will find that his land- lord does nüt intend to make him a present of the lease: lie will have to PRY the solicitor's Nil of costs for preparing It. Wt: c;¡nnot.ln the space at ollr dis- P0881 answer his qU6St.inll ftllly liS tu the chief points to 101' attended to when he pê, uses the draft be wiil see whether iT. is In accordance with the terns ar. ranged, and if he hi's any doubt as to Ule effec' of any clause, h? may send liS II copy of it "nd explain where cannot see through it.. and we will advise him But. the he st. course, if he C&lIn<lt. rely upon the lessor's solicitor, would he to t-ltke the llraft to a solicitor on his own hehalf for perusal. WILL.—The will of whicb Johnson (,an5ea) has I sellt a copy will answer the purpose if it "an bfo proved that, the testptrix was a' are of the contents of it when she marle ner mark at the foot thereof. When a testator ca.nllot write, the fact of the will having been read OVH to him or her, ill the presence of tho witnesses, shouid always be stated in the 8.ttp-st- tion clause. This saves the trouble and expeme of a special affidavit. Thc wl1l must b- proved within six months after the death 01 the testlttrix TRADESMAN (Car¡litfl writes s JQl"'5 ing tb", provision 01 proper warehouse « conuno,)atio.I, hy the carriers, at Cllnlirr Docks. for perishable audorhêr goods. MACTKK AND SERVANT.—• J .T." (Fishguar d) isinf()rmerl that It verbal hfring for a ytar which doe3 not com- mence on the day of hiring cannot tie enforced, though if the 8ervie is to 1)I!¡¡;in en that dav It verbal agree- ment is sufficient. Bllt, besides this technical defence, lie lias a tfood defence on the merits of tiie c.ag¿.. The servant having helm guilty of gross mi<;(,(Ollduct, wilful disobedience "f orders and insolence, and having left without notioe, h not, entitled tû recover any wagts for the time h@ has served, unless any part of such wagee was due ami payable previously, in A'hich case he might. recover the part which lu'.d HI become payable, and [10 more. PA.'I''RONAG1! W. T." (Swansea) is informed that It suihble person may be promoted, although h" mRY be a relative of the MinÎ8t.er who is entrusted with Ule patronage. It would he 1111.1"1. hàd, if such rell4t,¡on- s-hip were to exclude a proper peron Tom 11.11 appoint- ment. But. in &11 such caie9 the qualifications of thp appointee are J'ritv scrutinised hy the public press, and thus there is little danger of any gross# abuse Of patronage. STATUTE OF ÚMITA.TIONS, A Daily Reader" (Cardiff) is informed that It debt which has not been acknow- ledged In writing for more than six years is not now rtJCmble by action, unless some payment has been made on account of either principal or illtereIJt within Ñx years.

THE RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY MEETING. $JR.-In your report of this meeting I am stated to have said the board could not bring coaJ from the Rhondda Valley and ship it at the new dock." Your reporter forot tú add" with the present existing facilities." My object was to elicit from the directors what provision was made for the shipment of coal, &c" if the projected scheme was realiscd.-I am, iic., J. HAZEL.

WHO ARE THE MISCREANTS ? SIR,-To asgist those desirous of acquiring a practjenI knowledge of trees and shrubs, the Com- mittee of the Cardiff Naturalists' Society repro- sented to Mr. Corbett, at the commencement of last year, that if labels were attached to the trees and shrubs in the Sophia Gardens, having the eommon and botaM1c.w names and the habitat and natural order of each inscribed upon them. those interested in such IDBtters would be greatly bene- fitted by, and would highly appreciate, the act. Mr. Corbett at once approved of the plan, and f kindly promised to recommend Lord flute to go to the 8Xpe.DliiC of providing euitalJle find durable metal labels. In due course a first instalment of these Inbels was placed in the Gardens, but the eommittee learn with much regret that a lllrge numh.rof them have since been wiJfulJr destroyed. It. is not, going tJ)() far tn MY that fuch cundct is 3 disgrace to our town, "Dd the committee earnestly desire the nssistAnce of an respectable visitors In putting II stop to 8uch wanton and un- seemly practices. They desire to state that they ijre prepltred to suitably reward anyone who win iva such information as win lead 1;1) the convic- tion of the offenders.-I am, &c., C. T. V ACHELL, Hon. Sec. Cardiff, Feb. &. Cardiff Naturalists' Society.

TO HUNT, OR NOT TO BCNT? SIR,-That is the question at present discllssed ÑI many parts of the country. Happily, cause for discu3Sion exists in only It few hunts, but it seriously affects the intrest nd receives the sym- pathy of every thorough British sportsman.* un- fOl,tunlœly, the. C3 that 15 generally expressed and firmly beheved IS of earlier origin, deeper sin, and selfish nature than the spas- modic feeling and obstruction that arose in the sister isle last season, when a mi!\guid6d mob took a temporary and foolish means of revenges which ÍB now much regretted. Those people nùw see that a larg-e source of income and profit that yearly aCcrues to them through their breeding of bunters is now about to slip from theLn. Here in this country we have a more lasting and difficuit phase of the question to deal with, yiz., the scarcity, Imd what is feared a determined destruction, of foxes, really and 8imply assigned to the previoWl and repeated complaint of pheasant verans fox breeding. I In each hunt where scarcity is proclaimed th( ■ict is known and acknowledged. In the covert preserved by tonants and occupiers, with entire absence of keepers, there are always foxes to be found, their stock of game being, s a rule, better than many of the most p()Ji!he<1 specimens of vdveteel1 can show. Of CClurse there are excep- tions, but they are very few and far between. There are some preserves that have neithr foxe nor pheasants, where excuses are frequently made that the farmer has proclaimed the fox, which un- happily gains credence with inexperienced owners. Let those who think 80 test the fact for t11em selves, and they will find that nine-tenths of tilt" farmers are bÕrn and bred sportsmen, and tha: Reynard is 1\ friend that help to rid them of thei» greatest pests-rabbits and rats. besides aWordin theui the sport they like to enjoy. If thp. quostioB was put to anv tenant a..q to which be prefelTcd to preserve for his landlord, foxes or pheasants, the reply certainly would be foxes, There is d note in the County Gentleman of last week that bears out the pith of this letter. Thera it is stated that Colunel Heywood resigns the mastership of the North Herefordshire hounds mainly be0uso pheasants are allowed to rele-n supreme. It. would be well if those who have keepers 1nd combine their sports woulrl:u;k ihem to act npon the biht onee given by a gentleman to his keeper, named Cox. I expect foxes and pheasants," said the master, but no fox n.3 Cox." Need any be reminded of the Jines;- A single fox on foot will bring More sport than fifty pheasants on the wilJ, Supposing that the comprint was general, anc that loxhunting became extinct, what » vast, sum of money, large source of ineoma what employment, and means of living what he!1.lth, what pleasure would be lost. Is the. tide and time of our age, with its sweeping chances and changes in politics and persons, going to carry into oblivÏ0n our gmnd natiOIlI\1 sport, thè It.dmir.1tion and envyof the world. which has pïoduLed suh a sphmdid cavalry and expJolts of daring in every Jand 'i The achievements in the saddle by our best soldiers Rnd others are due morc or iess t) their ïÆ"ll;n riding acros theil native country. We are surely not degenerating into club. and edra.wing-room fogies are we ? Or into Ii nation OI shopkeepers, eithur '{ The Glamorganshire hunt iól well known to the hunting world, its chamcter having been well sustained bv Mr. J. S. Gibbon since he tonk OffiC6 on the decease of the Into r»lr. T. 1\1, Talbot, who at great cost hlid out and formed the present Imnt. Its style and popularity have in no way ,1' sipee Mr. Gibbon tod, the reins HI IIMR is no master more welcomed and respo. ii-t; is, especially among the farmers of this f Still the complaint obviously exists from rtuson. already stated. It is useless harbouring larnt. excuses for such I). 8tat, of things, such as the weather, the farmers, the ldlsuitahility of country and coverts to hold foxes, Ó¡;e., or even that pheasants and f0xes cannot thrive together. These things will not, bear the shadow of proof. Why, I ask, dol's not the weather affect the supply inother countries that have too many foxes :J Why have our farmers proved the truest friends in spite of aU misfortune and frequent cau"e to grumble ? How was fox hunting t'10 amply provided anc ILrdently followed here generations ago. in t.he d'1Yf of thf- old Squire of LhLUha..lTa!I, the Geily family and Ir, Evan Wiikins, of Lla.ntwit? further where i" the difference of distanee of country ad joining us, viz., Tredegar and Penllergare. where there are pienty of foxes, and how are pheftsant and foxes hred together in the shires ? seems to me 1.0 be but one reason why some owners of property and coverts 1.10 not take the in, terest theyought to for the welfare of the hunt Although the majority of them llIay be generouslj lIIdined, find theie are true Ulen aroong thein one itlierwise inclined can do more harm that twenty good men can remedv. Besides, there art manv who couid with little trouble and nO expens* give much t/Jwaros sustaining the hunt. Even i: they do no1, ride tD hounds themselves, they fll have friends 01' relations who do. In soliciting their cordial fl1¡rpOrl they ale kindly and cour. teousIY asked to throw 1\ little JlIore spirit inletht cause. and live fvr others as wdi as thtm!>eh-es. Something must be done and nn understanding arrived at before th., dawn of the next season, anc it would be well if the question was venlilated 1\1 of the next nlt-!et1 ng" There has already boon some six or seven hlunk days in tht: best part ot tht. vak, and Mr. Kiandv Jenkins has had two ot three 0f similar iU-foH une in his country. Much sympathy wa expressed by :111 classes f0r Mr Gihbon in his failing sport, IUIÙ. rather uncompli- mentary remarks were made III reference t. t nr supposed cause by everyone. With such an estab- lishment and such a pack Hf houuJs surely they deserve better things than to draw Hanfc coverts where some two or three litters of foxes were bred twd ill no way accounted for One gentleman was heard t." assert ihat the coun. tr) was more adapted fOt. harriers, but the rensor is.. vague one, and the country i" already 1>°"'H of twc or three excellent packs that are wel. hunted and IImn/tged, and hlive quire Enough Jjffi. cuhyt,)lint1 Itu-esenough It) "how sport; thanks t 0 i'a>01JS aold Radical sessions Exrienèe prove; t.fjat harriers, wir-h I1largø ti- Id of i .i t u n t ed f o 1 lo w e rs owans severe damage to farms and f,HIùC;r8. riding IHI It rule, the hok dàV over one or two holdin¡c,. Tite question 01 hare v. fox wouid soon ht answered lIy any farmer saying a. to which lw liked b8t and lost ieast by. Hoping IIULl. thl. wit ful j- explaiu matters auù assist a happy arrange- ment, should Mr. Gibbon deem it necessary to cul II meeting, I ooncJude with two tiue and suilabk lines:-— .Tis better to 11ullt for health unbonght Than ,ceo the doctor for his nauseous rlra.ugbt, -1 am, k" VIVA VOCE. N,B.-rne hunts have thoroughly re-arranged their hunt c1ub and working committees by elect- ing thlJrenn geTltlett11\ of means, who have the in- terests uf hunting really t heart, the xec\1tiV6 being composed ùf covert owners, ano hunting ilien, rather thit-n tho3c who are neither orœm8llts of the hunt nor advocates of it.

ALLEGED HIGHWAY EOBJBEKY AT CARDIFF. At Cardiff Police Court, on Wednesday (tfor. Mr. R. O. Jones), William Livingstone and Michael Kilty were charged witll ussaultill Thas. "bworthy in the Penarth-road, on the nigh or the 12th inst., iind stealing from his person a silver watch and chain, and 1\ purst containing 2s. Jane Bryan, an old woman, was charged with receiving the watch. knowing it to have been stolen. The proseeutoi s-iid he was a labourer, residing 1\1 Coan Pill. Be was walking along the Penarth-road. near Grange- town Bridge, when au elderly woman Imocked against him. and said, Well, old fellow, where are you going: He said h was going to Penarth, "no she observed that she was oin there also. At that. moment. two men Ø!tlaekeda.nd overpowered him, and robbed hin. of the articles specified. In- spector Cox apprehendr<1 Jane Bryan, who admitted that she pledged the walch at the request of the other prisoners Mis. Shipcoe, pa wnbroker, Broad- way, stated tht.on Tuesday morning the female prisoner pJedgNj the watch in thenarneof N!rggr:t Kelly.-DeteeÜve Crückee statd that he «rrested Livingstone that morning in Miry Ar,n-str"Elt, and took him to the police-station, where he was charged in the prese.1ce of the (lther male pri soner with the olTence. He said he knew nothin abollt it, but the other prisoner said they both went to Mrs. Hryau's. at Ro.ith, with the watch, and she pledged it. Livingstone only gave him ls,-Th" prisoners were cJullllitted to tlw quarter 5eMiutlt for trial.

FOOTBALL. ♦ SOUTH W..HR"I OI.1.ALLI:i:SGE CUP.-8ECOND CUP TIES. CARDIFF I\ clubs met at Aber ssnveniiy 01\ Saturday ill tile second cup ti for the 8outli Wales Challenge OUp. '1 he weather had beeu wet., aud the oul1d ws in 11 miseraN-- Qtmditian, thick with mud, nnd I) slippery as to make gd0,1 and scientific ply im- possible. The visitors h."Ol\ht with them a rathci wook t«an>. ht additiou to ihree men, who may be defaritkd *s sl1bstil ut,cs, Uiey wcrc one nlaycr short-, and the cons -queuee was that they sustnioed defeat, bJ whioh they were knocked vut 01 the challenge CII competition. They were unfortunate, for oot ollt) WiJ,1 their i.e-,m 1\ well k vue. but t he state of the ground war Jisadvantaeous for tlieir style of play. losing and runlling were impossible; Ilud it was ullly by keeping well 011 the t,c.1I and kickiug hard that t,IIJ progress could tc made, Th" home team wot the loss, and cl ded to play with tbe raill ..t. tlieir backs, Smith kicked oJf toi Oanlift, and 1\ scrimmage was formed III home territory, fr 1lI which Jarman got away, and puiited ill touch at the 25 fl, From here the ball was dribbled acrus th field, and from another scrimmage WiIliarm dribbled right down the tilu across tha visitors' line, and Facey, who was behind tlÍw. secured II trv. The place kick was K fAUwrt>, and Oardifl touched down ill self-defence. 0.. the kick out tbe bat' WdS kept in neutral ground, but. He 10llg th visitors' poli tion was again ill danger, und II. toucj¡-¡n-oal was 1'6 corded against thllI. Some tiht play inOai diff territory ensued, wheu the hull waspulJted in. and, Bartow fltllin( to atop it, Groon obtained a try, from which Allen kickco a goal. Up to this time the visitors had been playing their usual game but alt t,b.eir attempts to pass andruu bad Ien frustrated by the coudition of the ground, aud thc consequent slippery state of the hall. They now changed their tactics -tkiJJ!! a lesson fWIIl their opponents-and eontiiied their effortoS to dribbling and kicking. However, before half-time was called they had heeu compelled to touch down twice m re ill sell-defence, and I/ot this point t.il. game, therefore, stood, olle goal, vile fry, two touchei down in self-defence, and one touch ill goal, to nothing. It now seemed impossible tliat, Cardiff "auld win; but in the second balt they pluyed up with great spirit 1\114 determination, alld certainly made the result a roattei of doubt to experience*: observers. The ball wu kept nearly the whole of the time in the home territory, and the play of the Abergavenny fifteen was of a btrietly defensive character, It disposition t*inp 5hown by some of the players to waste t.i;n. 80011 after tbe kick-off tht: visitors pressed their oppol1e"t bud. and at length the billl was rushed over their line, and in a per- fect. scramble Lavbourne claimed a try. In the mean- whllea maul, which interested the crowd, was going on between H. Jones and soate of the home men, and this Oeing decided in favour of the latter a little eer wu ná$eli. Layboume, however, persisted 111 eWmiu. to. try, und the umpires disagreeing the referee was called upon to adjudicate. He allowed the point, and Harlow proceeded to kick for goal. The tvdl struck the oross-bttr, and it was dribbled out to neutral ground before the Cardiffi. ns wcre able to rally 011 it.. After this the game W/>8 altether in favour of C1arditr. and the result seemed to hang 011 the slightest oliance. Twf touches down in sslf-deft-nce 811d a lauch In goal we re- corded to their credit, It nd if thcy had added to this a goa- tbe maiUi would hav be-n a draw. They did thetr best but when time was call -.d t hey had failed to aebtavetbia result. Abergavenny, therefore, WGn by 81M goal, one try, two t, .hes down in self-defence, aAè one touch ill goal, to oue try, two touches down in self-defence, Rnd one touch fn p. Aber- gavenny Played in capital form. and although under other circumstances tbe reaølt might. haw b. on different, it is but fair to say tbat tIy won a good and honest victory. They are a promising team, and we expect soon to see hern taking It prominent place among the clubs of wouth Wales. They wili now nave to play BridFnd and if they WHI they will have to meet Newport tR the _lIIi.final. The following are the lmet; of tM teams, viz, :-C(tf-diff: Back. Bulow; f)hr-qU&lter böeks, W, B. Norton, T. Williams, and W, P. Phillips, balf backs, Douglas and Januau for- wards, J. Â. Jonei, J. S, Smith, Hinton, E. Laybourue, h. Bvuns, R. M'Oonnochie, \V. StlL<idon, and i<. Jone8. Jbrrtfetimiuy Back; C. Allen; three-quarter baeka, J. 0 G rvwe 800 O. R. WiHiarD8 half backs, Á. T. and F. Green; quarter hacks, R. OWetl and F. Paoey îor- wards, H. J, Jone, W. Bishop, S, R. Browning, O. Powell, C. Proverbs, J, Morgan, W. Oox, and W, H. JIlor¡an.

On SatardHY fI mnn, apparently wber, rushed up the steps of the Home Office, and drove his hands through a large pane or glass in thq door. The sentry who was on duty at the time O\lt8ide UN office immediately seized and detained tha ma*» who was Wen conveyed to the Westminster tal, aa w. wriata won lleVWY cuk