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NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The board met on Satur- day, Colonel Lyne presiding. The report on the assessment of property had been printed and cir- culated since thø previous meeting, and the Chair- man, pursuant to notice, now proposed to move its adoption. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Hill suggested that the motion be postponed for a week, as the guardians had not had the opportunity of consulting their several parishes. The Chairman said he might make his statement, and then, if necessary, the discussion couldibe adjourned. Mr. W. Evans (St. Woollos) took exception to the scale of deductions for houses, which is 14 2-7thg for houses of over £8 rent, and 20 per cent., or l-5th, for houses of .£8 and under. In his parish it would make an in- crease of 8s. to 10s. a year for every house in the lower part of the town between the Salutation and the docks, where there was scarcely a house under £20 a year. Rev. J. C. S. Darby said if there was a uniform rate throughout the county nobody could ba aggrieved. The Chairman then moved the adoption of the report, and reminded the guardians that the deputation which attended the Usk conference were authorised to act for the board, and, therefore, so far as the guardians were concerned, he took it they were now about to con- firm what had been done. He then went through the scheme, pointing out the benefits of unifor- mity, and moved the adoption of the report. It was seconded bythe Rev. D. Roberto, and carried without discussion. THE SALVATION SINGING BRIGADE.—This bind of singers, from the Training Home connected with the Salvation Army, gave a concert at the Albert- hall on Saturday, Mr. Herbert Booth was in charge of the band. An appeal was made for the Training Home, and a. collection was made. Sub- scriptions were also promised. The band is about to visit South Wales. FIRE.-About six o'clock on Tuesday morning the floor of a drying-room at Mr. Davies's pottery was ascertained to be on fire, and news of the outbreak soon found its way to the Pill Police Station. The police lost no time in taking the hose and reel to the pottery, but on their arrival it was found that the fire had been put out by means of buckets of water. The fire was caused by the heat from a kiln ignit- ing the joists of the floor. ALLEGED THEFT OF UNDERWOOD.—A farmer named William Morgan was charged at the County Police-office on Tuesday (before Mr. T. Beynon) with stealing underwood at Caerleon. The accused was remanded on bail to the Caerleon Petty Sessions on Thursday. PROPERTY EXCHANGE REPORT.—Messrs. Parsons, Balding, an4 Robjent held a property sale at the King's Head Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Lot 1 was the Kiln Farm, Goitre, consisting of a con- venient dwelling-house, with suitable outbuildings, and 45a. 3r. 2p. of well-drained freehold pasture and arable land. Lot 2 comprised Green Meadow Farm, Henllis. It included a nine-roomed dwelling-house, numerous outbuildings, and 83a. 2r. 32p. of good freehold meadow and arable land, the whole being let for £40 a year. Mr. C. E. Parsons wielded the hammer. He failed to secure an offer for the first lot, and it was withdrawn. Lot the second was started at £500. A languid competition ensued, and in the end Mr. R. Laybourne secured the property for £1,225. The attendance was not large. ALLEOKD EMBEZZLEMENT. —A young man, named Arthur Rees, was brought before a county magis- trate at Newport on Wednesday, charged with embezzling £55, the property of William James Stark, dairyman, Rumney. The accused was re- manded until Saturday.

SWANSEA, ACCIDENT.—Late on Friday night Isaac Cros?, a coal trimmer, single, age 24, of 96, New-street, met with an accident by falling off the steam tram-car. which was proceeding up High-street. He was picked up from the ground, and was taken in a cab to the hospital, where it was found he had frac- tured a. small bone in his left arm, and had a cut on the head, which was not serious. Music IN THE PARKS ON SUNDAYS.—The monthly meeting of the Swansea Watch Committee was held at the Town-hall on Tuesday, the mayor (Mr. R. D. Burnie) in the chair. There were also pre- sent:—Councillors Lewis, James Jones, T. Jones, Daniel Jones, and Chapman. The Mayor brought forward a, request which had been made that the police band should be allowed to play in the parks on Sunday, for the entertainment of the puolic. Mr. Chapman urged that if such a step should be taken the musie should be solely of a, sacred cha- racter, as the Welsh people were very sensitive on this point. The Mayor pointed out that it would be a new departure in the town of Swansea, which should be approached with care; There was cer- tainly a strong feeling amongst the people on such points as this. The music should be good and high class music, but, with regard to its being sacred, it was well-known that in the present day their best hymns were set to what they might call secular music. Mr. Chapman thought there could be no more exception to playing sacred music in the parks than in the Cathedral on Sunday. As soon as they commenced to play popular rollicking airs there would be exception taken to it. It was afterwards resolved to recom- mend the council to give permission to the band to play in the parks on Sundays. MR. RICHARDSON-GARDNER, M.P.—Mr. Richard- son-Gardner, M.P., has received, through Baron Solvyns, the Belgian Minister, the dignity of Officjer de l'Ordre de Leopold," conferred upon him by his Majesty the King of the Belgians in acknowledgment of- his efforts for promoting the amelioration of the condition of those afflicted with blindness in all countries.

EGLWYSWRW. CHURCH SCHOOLS.—The following Church Sunday Schools met at the parish church of Eglwyswrw on Whit-Monday to repeat their pwnc ":— Bridell, Kilgerran, St. Doglllell's, Moylgrove, White- church, and Eglwyswrw. The service was fully choral, and was intoned by the Rev. T. Jones, B.A., rector of Kilgerran. Mrs. Evans, the Plough, very ably presided at the harmonium. The anthems rendered by the several schools were the chief centre of attraction, and gave universal satis- faction.

KILGERHAN. DEATH OF CAPTAIN WILLIAMS.—We are sorry to announce the death of Captain W. E. Williams, Penalltrheing, which took place on Whit-Monday morning, at the ripe age of 84 years. Captain Williams was churchwarden of Kilgerran Church consecutively for the last 27 years, and was uni- versally respected and beloved.

KIDWELLY. INQUEST.—On Tuesday afternoon, at the Town- hall (before Mr. T. Morgan, coroner), an inquest was held on the body of Mrs. Mary Watters, widow, Allstred-street, who was found dead in her bed on Monday morning. Her son, William Watters, said that he saw her on Sunday as usual. She had not been well for many years. She suffered from asthma and dropsy. The jury returned a verdict of Death from natural causes."

LLANDAFF. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—The annual Sunday School festival was held on Whit-Monday. The schools assembled at two o'clock and marched to the cathedral, where a children's service was con- ducted by the vicar. An address, appropriate to the occasion, was given by the Rev. J. Tre- lawny Ross, late minor canon. They then formed in procession on the Green, and were taken through the grounds of the Palace, returning to the schoolroom, where tea. had been provided. The remainder of the evening was spent in a field, the use of which had been given by Major Woods, who was indefatigable in finding amusement for the children. A large number of the parents and friends of the children witnessed the games, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

LLANDILO. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this board was held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday. Mr. John Lewis, Gurrey Manor, one of the vice-chairmen, presided. Five tenders had been sent in for the extension of the board room at the Workhouse: and it was resolved that that of David Moiris, carpenter, Cefntiresgob, Llandilo, be accepted, at £38 19s. 6d., subject, however, to his giving a contract and sufficient security for completing it, and to the sanction of the Local Government Board. It was resolved that a meeting of the Assessment Com- mittee be held on July 2. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—Mr. John Lewis also presided over a meeting of this authority, held on Saturday. It was resolved that a special meeting be held at the Amman Inn, Cwmamman, on Friday to consider arrangements for paying the costs of the Cwmamman Waterworks, and the question of extending the pipes. The monthly report of the inspector of nuisances was laid before the authority and read. LAW.—Among the successful candidates who have passed tho preliminary examination of the Incorporated Law Society, held in May, we notice the name of Mr. David John Davies, the son of Mr. Dayid Davies, grocer, Rhosmaen-atreet, in this town.

LLANGAN (WHITLAND). CHURCH RESTORATION DEBT.-The vicar, church;\ wardens, and the Building Committee of the above are now making a great effort to wipe off an ad- verse balance remaining against them since the re-opening of the church in August last. They would feel obliged if kind friends everywhere would help them between this and the 30th of the month. Ticket-books may be had of the vicar counterfoils to be returned to him on or before the 27th inst.

LLANELLY. JUVENILE CHORAL FESTIVAL.—On Sunday after-I noon a juvenile choral festival of the members of the Llanelly town churches—Dafen, Felinfoel and Pembrey— was held at St. Peter's Church, when the service of song, Emmanuel," was rendered by 450 voices. Tho leadership was in the hands of Mr. William Bassett, leader of Llanelly Parish Church Choir; and the Rev. J. O. Evans, curate of St.. Peter's, presided at the organ. The Rev. W. H. Sinnett, M.A., of St. Mary's Church, Kidwelly, officiated, and was assisted by the clergy of the various narishes. The Rev. Canon Williams was unable to be present, in consequence of serious in- disposition.

MONMOUTH. TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council was held on Monday. Present:—The Mayor (Mr. C. Powell), and Councillors Thomas, Morgan, Rees, Furney, Coasens, and Higgins. The Surveyor re- ported" that he had obtained an estimate for the supply of water to the tank in the Cattle Market and also the urinals, &c. For the supply to the tank the cost would bo £2 lis. 4d. and to the urinals 30s. a quarter, which, the Mayor said, was more than he had anticipated. It transpired that for some time the necessary water on market days had been fetched from the river, but it was de- cided now to make use of the pump for a month, this requiring two days' manual labour in order to fill the tank. The mayor being a member of the School Board is unable to act as returning officer for that board; and Alderman Vizard was, on tho proposition of Mr. Cossens, seconded by Mr. Thomas, appointed to act at the forthcoming election at the end of this month. A circular letter was read from the clerk to the Hastings Town Council, asking the corporation to join in memorialising Parliament to prevent the Salvation Army disturbances. It was stated that the local contingent were leaving Monmouth this week, and, consequently, the request contained in the circular lost all interest for the council, and the matter was allowed to drop. The auditor presented a statement respecting the general district rate for the parishes of Monmouth and Dixton, and several persons who had claimed exemption were ordered to be called upon for payment in future, and if they compound they must pay ia respect of all houses covered by that arrangement, and not a part only. Mr. Cossens raised a discussion with regard to the recent con- duct of the Deputy Chief Constable in causing Wombwell's Menagerie to remove from tho Square on fair day, but the Mayor said he considered the explanation that an encroachment would have been caused satisfactory, and thus the matter terminated.

MERTHYR. SUICIDE BY AN OLD WOMAN.—On Tuesday even- ing Maria Jones, an old woman of 66 years of age, wife of David Jones, a fitter, committed suicide by hanging herself to the bedpost. Deceased had tied a silk handkerchief around her neck and fastened it securely to the top of the post. She was seen in her usual state of health about three o'clock in the afternoon, and between eight and nine was found hanging by her husband, who cut her down. An inquest was opened by the coroner (Mr. Thomas Williams) on Wednesday, and ad- journed for further evidence.

MOUNTAIN ASH. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On the 3rd inst. Thomas Morris, a haulier, living at 50, Duffryn-street, died from being crushed between colliery trams on the 24th of May. The unfortunate man on the day mentioned was driving a train of trams of rubbish, and, his foot slipping, he fell under the trams and met with severe internal injuries, which, notwith- standing every medical attention, terminated fatally.

PONTYPOOU OPENING OF AN ORGAN.—On Thursday evening a special service was held at the Tranch Church on the occasion of the opeuing of an organ. A very appropriate and impressive sermon was delivered 1 by the Rev. James Joues, of Aberavon, to a large congregation.

PONTYPRIDD. LLANTWIT VARDRE SCHOOL BOARD. — THE monthly meeting of this board was held on Tues- day, Mr. James Richards in the chair. A letter was read from Mr. D. Rosser asking the board to adjourn the consideration of his motion, re a joint Higher Grade School at Pontypridd, as he was uuable to be present at the meeting.

PENTYRCH. I CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of Llandaff ¡ held a special confirmation service at Catwg's Church on the afternoon of Whit-Sunday. The candidatea (numbering—Pentyreh, 40; Taft's W ell. 12; and Radyr, 7) assembled at, the Koctogy, from whence they marched in procession to the church. The Litany was said by the Rev. G. H. Williams, rector of Radyr. His lord- ship's addresses, delivered both in Welsh and Eng- ( lish, were most appropriate and impressive. The sacred edifice was literally crammed, a large number being unable to obtain admission. The Welsh portion of the congregation was highly pleased with his lordship's fluency in the verna- cular.

TREDEGAR. A DANGEROUS ROAD.—It will be remembered that, at an inquest held at Dukestown, on the 4th of April (before Mr. R. Addams Williams, the deputy coroner), on the body of Mary Anne Gnwler, the jury drew attention to the dangerous state of the road there. This presentment was, in accordance with the desire of the jury, forwarded to the proper quarters. Mr. Addams Williams has now received from the Local Government Board an intimation that the Tredegar Local Board have undertaken to fence the road in question.

CARDIFF. TUESDAY. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. — Edward Lynch. an Irish labourer, was charged at the Cardiff Police Court (before Messrs. Daniel Jones, Rees Jones, and Vachell) with assaulting PoHce- Constable John Crook (34) whilst in the execution of his duty. Prisoner was disorderly in Bute- street on Saturday. The constable went to take him into custody and received a severe bite on the finger. Prisoner was fined 10s. and costs. KICKING A WOMAN. — I'atrick Donoghue was cliarged with assaulting Margaret Phillips. Com- plainant, a basket woman said she tried to prevent the prisoner striking a woman named Linahan, whereupon heknockedherdown, and while she lay onthe ground kicked her on the head. Prisoner was also charged with assaulting Mary Linahan. It appeared that after disposing of Phillips be served Linahan in precisely the same way. The police gave him a bad character, and the Bench sent him to prison for two months on each charge, four months in all. REFUSING TO QUIT. — John Moore, a sea- man, was charged, at Cardiff, with being drunk and disorderly and refusing to quit the Mar- chioness of Bute Inn on Saturday. Prisoner was turned out of the house twice. He returned, and used disgraceful language to Mrs. Shell, the land- lady, and threatened the landlord with the knife. Police-Constable Johns then took him into custody. The Magistrates fined him 10s. and costs, the alter- native being seven days' imprisonment. ANOTHER POLICEMAN ASSAULTED.—John Mara was charged at Cardiff with assaulting Police- Constable M'Quaker (No. 13) in Bute-terrace on Saturday. Complainant said the prisoner came to him and said some boys had tried to rob him in a public-house. Witness told him he had better keep away from the public-house* He then said, That's all the satisfaction we get from you struck witness a violent blow in the face, and ran away. Another constable gave corroborative evidence. Prisoner, who said the policeman struck him first, was sent to prison for a month. SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT OF Boys. — George J. Hawkins, 15, and Sidney M. Perryman, ]6, were charged with being on the premises of the Rhymney Railway Company for an unlawful pur- pose. Mr. T. H. Stephens prosecuted. John Smith, foreman porter, in the employ of the company, said he was watching at the goods station on Sunday, when he saw the prisoner go into six closed vans one after the other and examine their contents. He ran after them as they left the last van, and caught Hawkins. The premises were enclosed, and the prisoners must either have got over the wall or climbed over a high gate. Corro- borative evidence was given. Ferryman's father said his son left home a fortnight ago, and since that time he did not know what he had been doing. Both lads were discharged with a caution. HOLIDAY CHARGES AT CARDIFF.—There were a few cases of drunken and disorderly conduct arising out of the Whitsuntide holidays at Cardiff. WEDNESDAY. SMUGGLING.—Before Mr. R. O. Jones (stipen- diary) and Mr. Daniel Jones, at the Cardiff Police Court, on Wednesday, SaJvidosi Dormenen was charged with smuggling tobacco and spirits. The defendant was fined £21s. 4d., the single duty, and costs, or seven days. ASSAULTING A WOMAN.—James Griffiths was summoned by Ellen Sheen for assaulting and wounding her on the 3rd inst. From the evi- dence of the prosecutrix it appeared that she and the defendant bad been cohabiting together and lived at 15, Daniel-street. On the date in question she came home after having been out, and not finding the defendant at home she went to Spittle's- court, where the found him and asked him to come home, when he struck her with a poker on the head. The defendant was sent to gaol for two months, with hard labour. THE STONE-THROWING CASE.—John Tierney, a lad 15 years of age, was brought up under a remand charged with assaulting and wounding John Meilins on the eye with a stone. From the evidence of the doctor from the Infirmary it appeared that the prosecutor was admitted into that institution on the 22nd of April suffering with an injury to the left eye. The sight was at pre- sent entirely gone trom that eye, but not hopelessly. Allan Difford, a man who was working with the prosecutor, was called, and proved as to the stone having been thrown by the defendant. Defendant said that the witness Difford b&d first thrown a stone at him, and that he then threw a stone at Difford, which struck the complainant. Defendant was sent to gaol for one month with hard labour. FURIOUS DRIVING.—Thomas Milton and Elias John were charged with furious driving at Canton on the 27th ult., and were each fined 40s. and costs, or one month's imprisonment. THE ALLEGED THEFT OF Huss BEARINGS. —Daniel Sullivan appeared under a remand charged with having in his possession brass bearings the property of the Metropolitan Wagon Company, supposed to be stolen on the 18th ult. Mr. Rees again appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Belcher for the defendant. Several witnesses were called, who stated that the same kind of bearings was not used by any other firm of wagon- makers to their knowledge. The manager of the company also gave evidence, to the effect that the company had several hundreds of brass bearings unaccounted for when they took stock. Prisoner was committed for trial at the quarter sessions. 8-

NEWPORT. WEDNESDAY. ROBBING A DRUNKEN MAN. —John Desmond was charged at Newport with stealing a silver watch from the person of an elderly man named Joseph Dyer. Prosecutor celebrated Whit- Monday by having a big drink, afrid whilst making his wav home in the afternoon the prisoner stole his watch. AMra. Lewis saw the theft com- mitted. The same sentence was passed as in the preceding case, viz., three months' hard labour. DISGRACEFUL BEHAVIOUR OF SOLDIERS. — John Cronin and Cornelius O'Reardon, privates in the Royal Munster Fusiliers, were charged before the Newport borough magistrates with being drunk and disorderly; Cronin was also charged with an assault on Henry Payne, a resident in Devon-place. On Tuesday, Payne was sweeping in front of his house when Cronin, who was in Devon-place very drunk, deliberately pelted him with stones; two hit Payne, and he had been lame since. The prisoner was taken in to custo dy by Police- Constable Wheeler, who stated that Cronin made use of obscene and filthy language, worse than anything he had ever listened to. The captain of Cronin's company stated that he bore only an in- different character. Prisoner was sentenced to six weeks'hard labour. The case against O'Rearoon was that on Saturday night he got drunk and behaved in a disorderly manner by entering a butcher's shop in Commercial-street and flinging joints of meat about. He was handad over to the military authorities to be dealt with by them. ASSAULT AT NEWPORT RAILWAY STATION.—A labouring man named Thomas Lynch was sum- moned at Newport for assaulting Edward Dowdes- well, a ticket collector, at High-street R-iilway Station, on Whit-Monday. The defendant arrived in Newport by an excursion train, and handed over three tickets for four persons. Dowdeswell refused to let him pass out of the station without paying his fare, and this annoyed defendant, who believed he had lost his ticket. He, however, dis- covered the missing voucher in one of his pockets, and on giving it up dealt the complainant a violent blow on the face. He was ordered to pay a fine of 21s., including costs. ROBBING A GROCER. — Raymond Stephens, a painter, was charged, at Newport, with stealing bacon, the property of Timothy Harnett, grocer, Church-street, Pillgwenlly, on the 16th ult. Nobody saw the theft committed, but Mrs. Harnett, the prosecutor's wife, swore to a conversation with tlie prisoner in which he confessed to having stolen the meat. A promise to pay for the bacon not having been kept, the police were communi- cated with. On Monday Police-Sergeant Brooks apprehended tho prisoner. He pleaded not guilty, asserting that Mrs. Harnett's story was quite un- true. The Magistrates sentenced him to a month's hard labour. WATCH STEALING. — John Slonne, a native of Limerick, was charged, at Newport, with stealing a gold Geneva watch, the property of Henry Selfe. On Tuesday morning the prose- cutor's landlady, Mrs. Belch, of 4, Lime-street, was told by one of her children that there was a strange man upstairs. She at once went to Selfe's bed- room, and there saw the prisoner with the guard of prosecutor's watch hanging out of his pocket. Police-Constable Jenkins was called, and he secured the prisoner,, who appeared to have been drinking. The prisoner's demeanour before the magistrates was not at all respectful, and he de- clined to give any account of himself. He was sentenced to three months' hard labour.

SWANSEA. TUESDAY. ASSAULTING CONSTABLES.—At Swansea (before Messrs. T. Pliillips and David Jones) John Richards, for drunken conduct and assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty, was fined j61 and costs. Patrick Hayes, for acting in a. similar manner, was sentenced to a month's hard labour. MISBEHAVIOUR AT SWANSEA STATION.—Elizabeth Sullivan was charged with disorderly be- haviour on the platform of the Great Western, Railway Station at Swansea, and with refusing to quit the station when requested, and with assault- ing a porter. Defendant was fined 40s. and costs. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.— Benjamin Norris was let off at Swansea on payment of the costs in & charue of workiug a horse in an unfit state. WEDNESDAY. ILL-TREATING A CAT.—At the county petty sessions held at Swansea William Williams, collier, and Thomas Brunt, signalman, both living at Dunvant, were charged by Inspector Tingey, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with cruelly ill-treating a cat on the 14th of May. The defendants, it appears, sent two dogs after a cat down the road. The cat ran into a wood and Up a tree. Willisms 'struck it down from the tree, and afterwards the dogs got hold of ltlÍftd pulled bate of its legs nearly off. Brutft^Sibak tlie tree while Williams threw »tune8. the cat. One of the doge caught the cat by the head and the other by the loins, and pulled I in opposite directions, whilst the defendants were hissing" them on. An old man, named Johns, then arrived on the scene, and expostulated with them on their conduct. The cat was dead, and Johns buried her. Witnesses were called in de- fence, and defendants were fined JE1, including costs. A DISORDERLY WOMAN HSAVILY PUNISHED.— At Swansea (before Messrs. J. T. Jenkin, F. G. Hall, and F. S. Bishop) Emily Johns, a woman of immoral character, who now made her 23rd appearance, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Wind-street on the pre- vious evening. She was sent to gaol for two months.

ABERDARE. TUESDAY. ALLEGED THEFT OF A TRUCK.—John O'Donnell, a rag and bone collector at Aberdare again answered the charge of stealing a track, the property of Mr. Michael Thomas. The truck was stolen last summer, and recently was found in the possession of a butcher at Aberaman, who said he purchased the wheels, springs, and axle from the prisoner. The truck was stolen from the yard of Mr. Shannon, a plasterer, and prisoner's defence was that he purchased it of an apprentice of Mr. Shannon. This young man, named David Jones, whose interests were watched by Mr. Thomas Phillips, was called, and denied emphatically having sold the truck to the prisoner, or ever having had any conversation with him in reference thereto. Prisoner was committed for trial. SUPPOSED REMOVAL OF CATTLE CONTRARY TO THE REGULATIONS.—Thomas Rees, a publican at Penderyn, was summoned for removing two calves contrary to the regulations. < n the morning of the 22nd of May Police-Sergeant Evans saw the defendant driving a gambo, in which were two calves. Defendant had no declaration or licence, and said he had been told they were not required. Replying to the Stipendiary, the Superintendent said he was not certain whether the regulations were still in force, and asked to be allowed to with- draw the summons. The Bench consented.

CARMARTHEN. WEDNESDAY. ATTEMPTED ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.— At Carmarthen (before Mr. J. Hughes and Mr. W. de G. Warren) a young man, who gave the name of John Brown, and described himself as a horse dealer, was cliarged with attemp- ting to steal from the person of Dinah Jones, widow, residing at Lan, Llanarthaey, at Carmar- then Fair on Tuesday. The woman said whilst she was in Guildhall-square and had her hand in her pocket she felt another hand go into her pocket and seized it, shouting "Pick- pocket." Prisoner walked away, and was followed by a man named Rees Rees. He ran in a roundabout course through Blue-street, and dodged in and out of a public-house but was ultimately caught by a crowd. Tlie prisoner stoutly denied the offence. He was sent to prison for a month. CRUELTY TO CALVES.—Thomas Thomas, a young man of Cefn, Pencader, was charged at Carmarthen by Inspector Ball, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with cruelty to seven calves, by conveying them in a cart to the Carmarthen Slaughter-house in such a manner as to cause them unnecessary suffering. Mr. Walters defended. Inspector Ball deposed that the calves' legs were very tightly tied together by ropes, they were huddled on top of one another, and as the cart went along their heads were struck on it. They all, more or less, appeared to be in great pain. Witnesses were called for the defence to prove that no signs of pain appeared on the animals. The Bench imposed a penalty of 10s. and costs.

PONTYPOOL. WEDNESDAY. STEALING BRASS AT BLAENAVON.—Thomas Davies, a railway wagon repairer, in the employ of the Blaenavon Company, was charged at Pontypool with stealing 501bs. of brass, the property of his employers. Police-Constable John Beach said that on Tuesday he saw prisoner walking in High- street, Blaenavon. On his recognising witness he put down something on the side of the street and decamped. The officer examined the article deposited, and found it to be a coat, underneath which was the stolen brass bearing produced. Subsequently witness went to the prisoner's house, and on mak- ing a. search found him concealed in the pantry. Prisoner denied that he was the person who put the coat dawn as alleged, or that he knew any- thing of the stolen brass. It was admitted by the police-constable and the prisoner that the coat found on the side of the street was not. the latter's property. Nothing being known against the prisoner, who stated that he had been 20 years in the employ of the Blaenavon Company, a fine of 20s., with the alternative of fourteen im- prisonment with hard labour, was imposed.

TREDEGAR. TUESDAY. THEFT OF AN APRON .—Ann Price was charged at Tredegar with stealing an apron belonging to Mrs. Baker, King's Head Tap, on the 30th ult. After hearing the evidence, the Bench sent prisoner for trial at the next quarter sessions at Usk. TRESPASS. — Nine boys, named Driscoll, 14, Hickey, 12, Brien, 8, Jones, 13, Lynch, 3, Brown, 14, Connors, Buckley, 12, and Harring ton, were fined 2s. 6d. each, including costs, at Tredegar, for damaging grass-land at Rhymney. ROBBERY. — Catherine Cull, Bridget Han- nigan,and Ellen Flynn were charged at Tre- degar with stealing from the person of Ann Price, at the Red,,Lion Tap, about five weeks ago, a keeper ring, value 18s., a half-sovereign, nnd a turnover, value 2s. 9d. The Bench sent each of them to gaol for 21 days. THEFT OF CIGARS.— William Edwards, Thomas Cann, and Samuel James were charged at Tredegar with stealing 100 cigars and six pipes from Mr. John Williams, the Gwent Coffee Tavern, ] hymney, on the 31st ult. They were fined 21s. each, and costs, with the alternative of 21 day:.

THE REPRESENTATION OF CARDI- GANSHIRE. THE RADICALS IN CONCLAVE. MR. L. P. PUGH, M.P., AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. At a large committee of the Liberals of Aber- avron, hold at the Assembly-rooms on Friday, the 30th ult., the following resolution was passed :— "That Mr. Pugli, by his neglect of his Parliamen- tary duties and of his constituency, has been the cause of the present division in the Liberal ranks in this county; but that this committee is of opinion that it is inexpedient at present to pass a vote of no confidence in him." A more drastic resolution was proposed and seconded, but was lost by a narrow majority of voters. It was, however, evident that the reso- lution was passed on the understanding that Mr. Pugli would in future pay more attention to his constituency and to his Parliamentary duties, and that he would declare himself in favour of dis- establishment and disendowment. The following were appointed as delegates to represent the com- mittee at the district committee to be held at Llanarth on Monday, and at the County Liberal Association at Lampeter on Tuesday next:—Messrs. E. L. Jones, John H. Jones, J. M. Howell, J. T. Evans, and 1:1. Gold. A special meeting of the Cardiganshire Liberal Association was held at the Town-hall, Lampeter, on Tuesday, to take into consideration the question of the recent conduct of the member for the county, Mr. Lewis Pugh. M.P. Col. Pryse, the president of the association, was in the chair, and there were present about 70 or 80 delegates from all parts of the county. Mr. Pugb, who was to be hauledoverthecoals,wasalsoin attendance. A long discussion took place with reference to the alleged cause of the grievance against the hon. member, who himself entered into the question, and defended his conduct, point by point, and finally asked for a vote on his past behaviour, stating at the same time that he would not attempt to influence the voting by making any promises whatever. The delegates, spoken to in this straightforward and manly way, passed a resolution to the effect that, with the exception of Mr. Pugh's absence in India and his abstention from voting on the Affirmation Bill, they approved of his conduct generally. But the Radicals wanted after to tie Mr. Pugh up in a string, and pressed him to come over and give up his opinions on the Disestablishment question, or to suit his actions so as to be in direct antagonism to his convictions. This, how- ever, the hon. gentleman refused to do, and then a resolution was passed to the effect that no candi- date for the representation of the county of Cardi- gan would be acceptable to the Liberal party who was not soundly converted to the Liberal way of thinking. Still, however, Mr. Pugh remained firm, and refused to be dictated to in this way. He was also asked not to go away to India again without the consent of the RacBcals, but this &gain was no go. Mr. Pugh refused to be tied by apron- strings. A third request was that the member would pledge himself to support a new Affirma- tion Bill. This also was denied the dictators, Mr Pugh stating thathe wouldido nothing which might bo construed into a bid forianything like popular votes. A letter was read at the meeting stating that Mr. David Davies, the member for the Car- digan Boroughs, who had been invited by a hot Radical clique to come forward and take the place of Mr. Pugh, would not cowsent to give up his present seat.

THE ABERDARE SCHOOL AND ITS BAND. DISCUSSION AT THE MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Mr. R. H. Rhys presided at the weekly meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday. —In accordance with notice, tbe Chairman moved that the board purchase instruments for the pro- posed band for boys in the Aberdare School. He explained that tenders had been obtained, and the lowest amounted to £53 18s. 3d. Of that amount the superintendent already had 8s. 6d. in hand, the proceeds of entertainments given by the children.—Mr. William Jones seconded the proposition, which was warmly supported by Messrs W. Bell, D. Davies (Aberdare), L. N. Williams, and others.—Mr. J. Richards opposed the motion, and thought the expenditure unnecessary. The chil- dren in the school at present were well provided for, in fact better than the children of one half of the working classes. This was only a. precedent for something else; they would next be advocating pianos for the girls.—Mr. Mil's also objected, and thought that boys who took to music were not worth their salt as tradesmen.-—Mr. J. W. James followed in a like strain.—The Chairman expressed surprise with Dr. James, who when invited to speak a fortnight before could not pluck up courage to say anything in opposition. He argued that the teaching of the lads music would have a most beneficial effect.—The board divided, when there were 15 for the motion and 6 against. The motion was agreed to, and the clerk was directed to obtain the instruments.

r The weather Whit-Monday was propitious to the- thousands who had been anxiously anticipating the Midsummer holiday. Although rain threatened in the early morning—indeed, fell in some places— the day's pleasure was not marred, for long before the afternoon the sun had come out and the re- mainder of the day was all that could be desired. From the appended results it will be seen that throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire ample provision had been made for the enjoyment of the holiday folk—small and great.

CARDIFF. Whit-Monday at Cardiff was an all round" holiday. The weather was exceptionally fine, and the various out-door amusements were carried on under most favourable conditions. The members of the Hibernian Society, who paraded the streets in processional order with bands and banners, held a successful fete in the Sophia Gardens Field, visitors attending in large numbers. The business premises of the town were closed as a rule, but although thousands of resi- dents had taken the opportunity to leave Cardiff by road, by rail, and by water for various places of interest at a distance, the town was bv no mean deserted. On the con- trary, large crowds of visitors who had come in by the 'faff, the Rhymney, and the Great Western Railways flocked from point to point during the day. While special excursions to West.on and I Burnham, by boat, formed a noticeable feature in the day's doings, the great majority of the resi- dents were more directly interested in the outings given to most of the Sunday School children. Duri ng the forenoon scliool after school passed through the streets towards the respective Railway Sta- tions, where they were to be conveyed to pastoral localities. A few schools proceeded on foot to local districts, and some were conveyed into the country in vehicles. Cathays Park, placed at the disposal of several Church Schools by the Mar- quess of Bute, was the resort of thousands of children, teachers, and adult visitors. Seldom has so pleasant a gathering taken place in the town. In the united Church Sunday Schools of St. John's parish 1,250 children were embraced, and the visitors probably numbered 700. The Rev. C. J. Thompson, vicar, tne clergy of the parish, to- gether with a large staff of teachers and friends, were present, and an admirable supervision of the children was kept. Swings were suspended from the branches of trees; cricket and many miscel- laneous games were also provided, while the three bands which are now maiatained in connection with the schools played dance music. The children of St. Andrew's parish, which was formerly in- cluded in St. John's, were considerable in number, and were looked after in an able manner by the Rev. W. G. Hanford, the vicar, and the teachers. The Sunday School children of St. Mary's, who were also in the grounds, numbered, with teachers, over 1,000. The Churchscholars of Roath parish spent the day infields near Roath Court.and were amply re- galed with tea, cake, kc. The following schools pro- ceeded in breaks to other pleasure resorts:- Evelyn-street, Llanishen; Free Church, Courtyr- alla; Bethel Baptist, Mount Stuart-square (450), St. Mellon's; Hannah-street Congregational, Courtyralla; Baptists, Grangetown, Llanishen and Wesleyans, Roath-road, fields near The Heath. The Diamond-street Sunday School children and friends held their usual Whitsun outing in a field at Pengam, kindly lent by Mr. Evans. The chil- dren numbered about 400, and were accompanied bv between 300 and 400 adults, headed by the Car- diff Blue Ribbon Brass Band. Foot ball and various other games were indulged in. The children, on leaving the field, were each presented with a bag of sweets, and the whole party returned home at eight o'clock, after spending a most pleasant day. The scholars, teachers, and friends connected with All Saints' Sunday School, numbering 300, with the vicar, the Rev. C. Jones, headed by their fife and drum band, marched from the Old Cemetery at eleven a.m. to a field kindly lent by Mr. Evans, where they enjoyed themselves in athletic sports, &c., returning at nine p.m. in full vigour after their day's pleasure.—The Roath-road Wesleyan Schools, numbering 800, went out to a field in the rear of The Heath, and over 1,100 sat down to tea. Mr. Fifoot had prepared a pro- gramme of athletic sports for the different classes, after which Mr. Lewis Williams dis- tributed the prizes to the successful competitors. On the Rhymney Railway the following schools were conveyed from Cardiff in the morning, the arrangements at the station being carried out with customary promptness and courtesy by Mr. Rees: —Bethel, Wesleyan, Union-street, 80, to Hengoed Bethania and Clifton-street, 350, to Ystrad; Siloain, Longcross-street, 350, to Llanishen; Wood- street (Congregational), 500, to Aber Junction Salem, 250. and Ebenezer, 350, to Pwllypant; Zoar, Windsor-road, 130, to Caerphilly; Bethany Baptist, 600, to Llanishen Tredegarville Baptist, 600, also to Llanishen. On this line we may also note various specials ran to Cardiff from stations between Cardiff and Abergavenny. On the Taff Vale Railway were forwarded :—Star-street Congrega- tional, 350 to Llanda ff; Roath-road Congregational, 200 for Radyr; Wesleyan, Charles-street, 550 for Radyr; Charles-street Congregational, 300; Pearl- street Baptist, 143, both for hadyr; Guildford- street Schools, 184 for Penarth. We may also state that there were three special trains down on this line, and numerous crowded trains ran over the extension railway to Penarth. On the Great Western Railway the following schools were taken:—Pembroke-terrace, 300 Great Frederick street, 300 Grangetown (Church), 400; St. Stephen's, 300, all to St. Pagan's. Tabernacle. 400, to Poterstnne. Mount Stuart, 200, to Llantrisant. Town Mission 200, and Loudoun-square (Wesleyan), 250, to Ely. In the morning a cattle fair was iiela at Canton, and Messrs. Sanger's procession through the streets proved a great attraction. The waxworks at the Victoria-rooms, St- Mary-street, were liberally patronised by the visitors, and in the evening Messrs. Liverinore Brothers' Court Min- strels gave a specially attractive entertainment to a large audience at the New Public-hall, Queen- street. The trainears, 'busses, and all available vehicles were crowded with passengers during all hours of the day and evening. Several accidents occurred during the day. A man was knocked down in Bute-street by a 'bus. but was not injured seriously. In the same street two 'busses, which appeared to have hugged the tram line too closely, collided, and one of the horses was so much injured that it had to be taken out of the shafts and conveyed away in a crank- axle cart. j

SWANSEA. Whit-Monday at Swansea opened dull and wet, but during the day the weather somewhat im- proved. A large number of persons arrived at and left the town by excursion trains. An excur- sion was announced to run on the London and North Western Railway to Birmingham, another train conveved passengers to Llandovery, Lian- wrtyd Wells, Llangammarch Wells, Builth ells, and Llandrindod Wells, whilst there was still another by the same railway to Shrewsbury for the day for the fete and gala in the quarry at that I town. Traps were also run to Llandilo at different times during the day, and there was also an excursion to the Zoological Gardens at Man- chester. Notwithstanding this, however, the num- ber of people parading the streets and the sands, and conveyed by train to the Mumbles and other places, was very large. The chief entel.tainmeut8 during the day were the sports of the Swansea Cricket Club, which are particularised below, and Mr. Fletcher's competitions in the Vetch Field. The Salvation Army announced a fieki day, the Sal- vation Singing Brigade being announced, among the artistes of which were The One-eyed Prophetess," The White Man who used to Sing with a Black Face," &c. At the Star Theatre in the evening the drama performed was Proved True;" while at the Temple-street Theatre Messrs. Manning and Hulley's opera, Coastguard," was produced for the fifth time in Swansea.

THE SPOUTS. Half-a-Mile Flat Race.—1st prize, £775., T. Williams 2nd, £ i, F. Carlyle. 120 Yards Flat Race.—1st, £4. J. H. Meredith, Mer- thyr 2nd, £1, A. James. Monmoulii. One Mile Bicvcie Kace.—1st., i;4, H. W. Jones, Cardiff B.C. (70 yards)2nd, £¿, J. R. Thomas, Swansea Atg ie C.C. (60 vards). Throwing Cricket Ball.-ls. hat. H. F. Capper, Nar- berth 2nd. bull, li. Starkev, Swansea C.C. Quarter of » Mile Flat fiace.-1st.. A. James, Mon- mouth, F.C., 17 yards; 2nd, P. Studdard, Swansea C.C., æYM. One Mile Bicycle Race for Novices.—1st- E. J. Pritchard, Swansea Amatt-ur B.C., 25 yards; 2nd, W. Rees. Swansea Argyle C.C., 70 yards J. T. Stephens, Roath B.C., fell. Three Legged Race.— 1st, JE1 W. H. Gwynne and J. Jenkins; 2nd, 10s., T. Williams and \L Williams. One Miie Walking Ha.c.-15t. £3, W. Mhmey, Swan- sea. (lOO yards); 2nd, £1, D. Williams, Swansea (50 yard-). 200 Yards Workmen's Race.—1st, £2, T. Miriney. Swansea; 2nd, jei, A. Andrews 3rd, IDs., J. Hopkius. Tug úf War.-Pound of tobacco to each man in winning tpam: 1st, Skewen Battery G.R.V., againt Corporation Workmen. One Mile Bicycle Consolation Race. — 1st, B2, T Francis, Pontypridd 2nd, £1, S. Heard, Swansea. 120 Yards Hurdle Race.—1st, ;[;3. W. P. Phillips, Llan- dilo C.C. (4 yards) 2nd, JE1, J. Jenkins, Swansea C.C. (2 yards). 120 Yards Boys' Race—1st, £ 1, A. Glover; 2nd, 10s.. F. Glover 3rd, 5s., G. Hopkins. One Mile Flat Race.—1st, £5, W. Morgan, Swansea (100 yards); 2nd, J. Watkins, Neath F.C. (8D yards), 3rd. £1, J. A. Bev.iu, Swansea C.C. (15 yards). Three Miles Bicycle Race.—1st, £5, T. Francis, Ponty- pridd B.C. (430 vards); ?nd, £2, H. W. Jones, Cardiff B.C. (180 yar is); 3rd, dBl, J. R. Thomas, Swansea, Two Miles Steeplechase.—1st, Ladies Challenge Cup, value £12 125.. W. H. Williams, Swansea C.C.; 2ud, silver medal, E. F. Sweet, Swansea C.C.

BRIDGEND. The annual sports organised by the 15th Battery Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers were the principal attraction at Bridgend. They were well-conducted, under the superintendence of Capt. Tœer, who was ably assisted by Battery Sergeant-Mitjor Webber and other members of the battery. The band of the battery, under the "leadership of Sergt. Richards, played a good selection of music. The various athletic competitions resulted as follow :— Flat Race, 100 Yards—1st, £3, J. Davies, Bridgend 2nd, £1, W. Woolacott, Inewton. High Jump.—1st, £ 1, B. Williams, Llanelly. Sack Race.—1st, 10s, T. Jones, Aberkenfig; 2nd, 5s., W. Griffiths, Cowbridge. Quarter-mile Race.—1st, Siamese Race.—1st, 15s., W. Smith and John Harris, Bridgeud; 2nd, 58.. Aubrey Bruwu and E. Laviers, BlM^e Fiat Race.—1st, £3, P. Morris, Neath; 2nd, £1, A. Richards, Bridgend. Long Jump.— £ 1, 1). Williams, Llanelly. Obstacle Race.—1st, T. -Jones, Aoorkenfig; 2nd, 10i.,T. Davies. Bridgend; 3rd, 5s., P. Morris, Neath. Walking Race (two miles).—1st, £2, A. Thomas, Canton 2nd, 105.. W. Allen, Briton Ferry. Wheelbarrow Race (blindfold).—1st, ]05., Robert Hyett, Bridgend; 2nd, 59., T. Daviee, Bridgend. Hurdle Race, 120 yards (over ten tiights).—1st, B2 9.. J. Davies, Bridgend 2nd, 15s., T. Reardon, Penygrai^. 200 Yards Kace for members of No. 15 Battery.—1st, 15s.,John Howell'; 2nd, 5s., T. Davies. Boys'Raee, 100yards.—10s. 6d., Ivor James. Consolation Race.—1st, 1511., C. Howells, Bridgend; 2nd. 1.. 6d., W. Thomas. The sports were well patronised, and were iu evary respect a success.

MAESTEG. Whit-Monday was regarded here as a genera] boijy. There was a entire cessation of labour at the ironworks and collieries of the Llynvi and J Tondu Company, and all business establishments were closed. The Llwydarth Tin-plate Works were carried on as usual. Several excursionists went off by train to Porthcawl and other watering-places. f Athletic sports were carried on in the market grounds. The number of entries was high, and the prizes amounted to £24. Mr. T. Hopkin was tue starter, and Mr. T. Beynon the secretary.

CARMARTHEN. ATHLETIC SPORTS. The ei ghth annual sports a.nd bicycle races in connection with the Carmarthen Athletic Sports Club were beld at tbe Mansel Grounds on Whit- I Monday afternoon, and were attended by a con- course of people which numbered, apparently, between 2,000 and 3,000. The weather held up fine for the most part, but a heavy shower fell about five o'clock. Bicycle contests were the more prominent feature of the meeting, and in this con- nection Elliott, of Pembroke Dock, was again ahead. The mile race (foot) ten guinea challenge cup, given by the tradesmen of the town, was )1 altogether in the hands of Cox, of Cardiff (formerly Bristol), a.nd this being his second year of winning, the cup, or money value at option, becomes his absolute property. The prizes were of gd value, I but the high pole contest, a mile boys' bicycle race, and a trotting match for ponies did not fill. Appended are the results:— 350 Yards Flat Race for Boys under fonrteen years of p.ge (open).—1st, 109., Willi:uri Rogers, Carmarthen 2nd, 5s.. D. George, Carmarthen; 3rd, 23. 6d., D. Williams, Carmarthen. The Corporation Two-mile Amatewr Bicycle Raee (open scratch). Prize, a challenge cup, value £ o, to be won twice. but not necessarily in succeSbion.-First heat: 1st, John Scurlock; 2nd, David Williams, Car. marthen. Second heat: 1st, T. J. Allen, Brynmawr; 2nd, Edward Andrews, Carmatthen. Final heat: 1st, Scurlock 2nd, D. Williams. Won with ease. 120 Yards Flat Race (open handicap).-First, heat: 1st, Brinley Richards, Llanelly (8Cra.tch); 2nd, Joint Rees, Carmarthen (5 yards). Secoud heafc lsu, W. J.Leakey, Pensarn, Caruarthen (5 y¡¡,nh); Dwid Johns, CarDlarc then (scratch), walk over. Final heat: 1st, £5, Rieharda;. 2nd. £ 2, Leakey. A good race. 300 Yards Hurdle Race (open).—1st., 12, L. T. Jones, Morristou; 2nd, £1. William Lewis, Priory-street, Car- marthen. Three Mile Bicycle Race (open handicap).—First heat: 1st, J. C. Elliott, Pembroke Dock (scratch); 2nd, A. Benaall, Haverfordwest (-10 seconds). Second heat: 1st, Thomas Jones. Llangathen(scratch); 2nd, D. J. Michael, Burry Port (50 seconds). Final heat: 1st, £4, J. C. Elliott; 2nd, £1105. A. Bendall; 3rd, 10s, Thomas Jones, who. riding stWl3g, fell, and received an ugly cut on the eye. hut pluckily went on again. 350 Yards Flat Race (open only to Workhouse children ullder f.Hirteen years of age).—1st, 6s., Benjamin Mor- gans; 2nd, 4., Alfred Thomas 3rd, 36., William Rees 4th, 25., Benjamin Rees. One Mile Flat Race (open to all comers).—A challenge ctip, or its value in money. £ 10 10s. to be won twice, but not necessarily iu succession 1st, Nicholas Cox, Cardiff 2nd. Thomas, Llanelly. One Mile Ricyc!e Race (open scrat.cb).-First beat: 1st, T C. Davies, Carmarthen 2nd, J. C. Eliiott, PeIO- broke Dock. Second heat: 19t, Thom Jones (walk over). Final heat: 1st, £2. Elliott; 2nd, £ i, Jones. An excellent finish. 44 J Yards Flat Raee (open handicap).—First heat 1st, William Lewis, PriQry-3treet (20 yards); 2nd. L. T. Jones, Morriston (6 yards). Second bt-at: 1st, Brinley Richards, Llanelly (5 yards) 2nd, David Smith, King- street (20 yrds). Fillal heAt. 1st, £ 3, Jones; 2nd, £ i, and 3rd, 108. Richards and Lewis ran a dead heat for second place. Two Mile Bicycle Race (open handica.p).-First heat: ht, J. C. EIIi,),.t., Pembroke Dock (scratch); 2nd, E. D. Lewis, Burry Port (30 i!leCOllaB). Second heat: 1st, D. J. Michael, Burry Port (30 seconds) 2nd, Thomas Jones, Llangathen (scratch). Final 1st, JE3, Michael 2nd, jEt. Kiliott. Obs1,«c\e Race (open) Distanee about 600 Yards.- 1st. silver wakh and chaiu, James Lewis, Haverford- west; 2nd, meerschaum pipe, Nicholas Cox, Cardiff; 3rd, sealskin tobacco pouch, William Lewis, Priory- strt et. In the evening the St. David's Amateur Min- strels gave a capital entertainment at the Assembly- rooms.

CARDIGAN AND ITS VICINITY. Tbe opening of the day appeared to be a very fine one, but aDout mid-day rain began to descend. Nothing of any importance took place at Cardigan, but an eisteddfod came off at Bethesda, St. Dog- mel's, which proved a great success, the sacred edifice being crowded throughout.

MERTHYR. THE BRASS BAND CONTEST. Thousands visited Merthyr on Monday, the attractions of the annual brass band contest, horse and foot racing having the desired result of in- ducing thousands, as usual, to visit Penydarren Park. Soon after one o'clock the proceedings were commenced with the half-hour "Go-as-you-please contest, and from then to after six the multitude were kept enjoyed with the various items on the programme. The result of the band contest was somewhat of a surprise, the Cyfarthfa Band, with Crystal Palace competition fame, being looked upon as somewhat of a certainty. The adjudicator, situated in a tent far removed from all contact with the partisans of the competing bands, had, in the opinion of musical critics, a ilornewhat difficult task to perform. His decision was, how- ever, given fearlessly, and a more detailed criticism of the several bands will appear iater on. The field officials wereStarter, Mr. J. Powell; judges, Messrs. C. Evans, J. Jenkins, and J. Forrester; the secretary being Mr. Dan Thomas. Half-hour Go-as-you Please (handicap).—First prize, £ t; second, third, £ 1.—1st, Thomaa Beechey, Aber- dare (5 minutes' start); 2nd, Richard Morgan, Merthyr ( minu); 3rd, James Clift. Cardiff (I minute 10 8ocondoB). Distance, 5i miles 210 yards. Brass Band Contest (Open to All England).—First prize £30: second, £10; third, jE5, with gold medal value £ 4 to conductor of the best baud, and silver medals value £ 2 to the conductors of second and third bands. The adjudicator was 1Io[r. Charles Godfrey, baudm3ster Royal Horse Guards, London, and the selec- tiou playd was from Hossini's Ms," arranged by J. Hecker. Six bands competed, and played in the Cot- lowing order :-C.yfarthfa Brass Band, conductor, Mr. G-ewge Livesey Irwell Bank Band, Manchester, cou- uuctor, Mr. H. L. Holding; Hardy's Tredegar Baud, conductor, Mr. Tom Hardy; Merthvr Town Hand, cou- ductor, fr. Robert Jones; Mountain Ash Baud. con- ductor, Mr. W. Stuart Major; 1st Gl8.mor¡;.amlhire Artillery Band, Morriston, conductor. Mr. J. Hanriey. 1st prize, Irweil Bank Bond 2nd prize, Cyfarthfa Band 3rJ pr ize, MOITlston Baud. 120 Yards Open Handicap first prize £ 5, second ditto £ ? third divw £1; first only to run in final.—First heat, Jenkin l'twmas, Mountain Ash (4 yards) second heat, John Jones, Dowlais (10yards); third beat. George Leonard, MerLhyr (scratch); fourth beat, Theophiius Lewis, Merthyr (5 yards); fifth hea.t, David Thomas, Penydarren (10 yards). Final: 1st, Jones 2nd, Lewis 3rd. Leonard. Gnlloway Rare, horses 13 hands; two miles, cateb weight; first prize £ 6 and a silver cup value £ 3, given by )1r. D. J. Evan", outfitter, Righ-s!.reet; second prize, £2; third prize, BY: 1st. Mr. Evan Thomas's (Ferndale) Pickle 2nd, Mr. W. E. Davies's (Merthyr) Little Duck; 3rd. Mr. Thomas Williams's (Merthyr) Dick Turpin. Open Trotting Handicap, If mile.—First prize, £10 and 1\ silver cup value £ 2, given by Mr. W. Meredith, jeweller; second prize, £ 3 and a silver cup vue £ 2 2s.. given by Mr. L. Koos, jeweller; third prize, £1. First heat-. Mr. E. Williams'(Pontypridd) Shan, 1st; Mr. J. John's (Cardiff) Bob, 2nd. Second heat: Mr. Evan Llewelyn's (Ferndale) Mountain Maine, lsi.; Mr. D. Jones's (Cwmbach) Polly, 2nd. Final heat Mr. Llewelyn's Mountain Maine, 1st; Mr. E. Williams' Shau, 2nd Mr. Jones's Polly, 3rd.

NEWPORT. The great holiday was enjoyed under very favourable conditions with regard to the weather. The doubts felt on Sunday were happily dispersed on Monday. The morning was cloudy, but ty noon the sun shone brightly, and the weather be- came quite genial. Whit-Monday is essentially the children's day. All tlie schools seem to make a point of getting up treats for the children. This year the Catholic Schools were very prominent. Their organisatiun seemed more perfect, and they had an imposing procession, which walked through the town. After an early service in the church the procession was formed on Stow-hill. It passed through Havelock-street into Baneswell, and thence through the principal streets. There were plenty of banners, the children were well dressed, and bands of music were also brought into requisition. The youngest children were placed in light carriages, and took their places in tLe p.r0cession. It was (IDe of the prettiest sights of the (hr. Afterwards the children had tea in theii different schoolrooms, and in the evening they enjoyed themselves in the grounds attached to King's Hill, the residence of the late Mr. Primavesi. The Church of England schools had their entertainments, but no proces- sion. On Sunday afternoon they had 110 large gathering at St. Paul's Church, where hymns were sung, and the Rev. J. T. Wrenford delivered an address. On Whit-Monday the schools were taken into the country. The Wes- leyaus also provided for their children in a similar manner. The Sunday School Union had its annual demonstration. The teachers' prayer meeting was held on Whit-Sunday morning, at the Bible Christians' Chapel, when the president (Mr. E. Davies) delivered an address. On Monday morning I the schools in the union met at four chapels—Com- mercial-street Baptist. Mill-street, Victoria-road, and Bible Christian. Hymns selected for the occasion were sung, and addresses were delivered by ministers of the town. After the addresses the several divisions proceeded to New Dock-street, where the procession was formed. It walked to Clarence-place, and returned through High-street to Tredegar-place, where the children dispersed, to meet again for the purpose of proceeding into the country. Some went by train to Llanwern Park, and othe rs by road to fields in the immediate neiglibourliood. The town was full of people all day, and a great many went away in tlie early part of the day by rail to different places. ATHLETIC SPORTS. I I The annual summer sports of the Newport Cricket, Athletic, and Football Club were held on Whit-Monday as usual, and were attended by between four and five thousand people. Mr. W. Chirm acted as starter, Messrs. R. Mullock and F. Phillips as judges, and Mr. C. Herbert, hon. sec. A.A.A.,as referee. There were plenty of competi- tors for all the prizes, and the various events were disposed of with remarkable promptitude. The band of the 3rd Mon. Rifle Volunteers and the Lilliputian Band from the Caerleon Schools played during the afternoon. The results were as follow :— 120 Yards Flat Handicap.—1st prize, JE6 6s, J. Sale, Horfield A.C., 5 yards; 2nd, £2 2s, C. A. Berry, Glouces- ter A.C., 4 vaT'ls. Half-mile Bicycle Cscratch).—1st prize, £ 5 5s,; 2nd, £2 2s. First heat: H, F. Cooper, Bristol, 1; W. H. Mafcon, Gloucester, 2. Second: J. Lewis, Cardiff, 1; W. Hiilman, Abercarn, 2. Third E. Dawes, Bristol, 1. Final H. F. Cooper, 1 E. Dawes, 2. 120 Yards Flat Handicap (cluli).—1st prize, £3 3s.; 2nd, illOs. First heat: A.J. Gould, 6 yards, 1; F, S Homfrav, 8 yard*, 2. Second: H. M. Jordan, 1; vards. 1; O. Phiiiips. scratch, 2. Final: Â. J. Gould, 1 H. M. Jordan, 2. 220 Yards Bovs' Handicap—1st prize, B2 25.; 2nd, 6d.; 3rd, '5s. D. Sullivan, Pontymister. 1; W. Rowland, Newport, 2 T. Lewis, Newport, 3. 120 Tards Hurdle Handicap—1st prize, je5 58. 2nd, A. J. Gould, Newport (owes 7 vards), 1; D M. Jenkins. Newport (owes 11 yards), 2. Second heat: A. E. Roe, Ariel Rowing Club 6 yards) 1; F. 8. Homfray, Newport (scratch) 2. Final heat A. E. Roe, 1 F. 8. Homfray, 2 Â. J. Gould, 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.—1st prize, £ 6 6a.; 2nd, £ 12s.—First heat: F.C. Jones, Newport (20 yards), 1 H. F. Cooper, Bristol (90 yards). 2. Second heat: J. Johnson, Newport (60 yard:), 1; j. Isaacs, Pontypool (65 yards). 2. Third heat: W. H. Maton, Gloucester (60 vards), 1 E. Dawes, Bristol (60 yards), 2. Final J Johnsol1, J. C: Jones, 2; w. H. JIIaton,3. 440 Yards Flat Handicap.—1st. prize, £6 6s.; 2nd, £2 2s. First heat: H. A. "ells, Cardiff (20 yards). 1 W. L. Powell, Monmouth (10 yards), 2; A. B. Thomas. Llandaff (scratch), 3. Second heat: G. Dowling, Bristol (23 yards), 1 T., Rees, Usk (5 yards). 2; J. JUT. Ttiomae, Newport (14 yards; 3. Final heat- Â. B. Thomas, 1 J. M. Thomas, 2; H. A. Wills, 3. One and a Half Mile Bicycle Handicap.—1st prize, £5 5s. 2s. First heat: F. C. Jones. Newport, ,30 yards), 1; J. Johnson, Newport (80 yards), 2. Second heat: E. Dawes, Bristol (90 yards), 1; J. Isaacs, Porrtv- pool (SO yarda).12. Final heat: J. Johnson, 1; F. C. Jones. Z. A very good race. One Mile Flat Handicap.—1st prize, JE7 7s. 2nd, J63 3s. C. Jfeale, Bristol (50y»ri»), I; E.Taudy.GUmce* yards), 2; R. G. Barbell, German yards). 3. 400 Yards Steeplechase Handicap.—1st prize, £S.5s; 2nd. jEZ 2s.—A. E. Roe, Ariel Rowing Clob (8 yards), 1; O. Phillips, Newport (scratch), 2. I A sack race, a donkey race, and. race for "tbe boys in the band also came off. The prizes were distributed by Miss Jones, daughter of the mayor.

TENBY. Athletic sports in connection with the Tenby! Athletic Association came off on Whit-Monday in.) the presence of a large concourse of persons on tbe Football Grounds in Hey wood-lane. The day was gloriously fine, and visitors came into Tenby in large numbers from the adjoining towns and villages, those who did not care about the sports finding enjoyment at the Skating Rink or in roaming over the sands or on the beautiful Castle Hill. More than 2,000 people were in the Football Grounds, where every precaution had been taken by the committee to make the ground suitable for an athletic contest, and the hon. secretary, Mr. W. Davieo. succeeded in so doing very creditably. The judges were Messrs. J. K. Buckley and J. Hodges; the sorter, Mr. Robert Nicholls; and the handicapper Mr. A. Nicholls. The Tenby Brass Band played a selec- tion of music daring the afternoon. Results :— 440 Yards Flat Race, for boys under 16 years 1st, 7s. 61.. A. Phillips, Haverfordwest; 2nd, 2s:6d., Fred. C. Tl1ontAs, Tenby. 100 Yards' Flat Race (open handicap): 1st., £5. J. Smith, Imdgend (scratch); 2nd, £ 1, James Morgan, Swansea (Ij yards). "Won by two yards. One Mile Race for Soldiers (scratch) 1st, JE1, Private Mason, Royal Munster Fl1silien. Tlie other oompetltorl tell out before dle 6Dd of the journey. Two Mile Bicycle haee (open har.d:ieftp), 1st, £2 and silver cnp. John Emmett, Pembroke Dock (iOsecs); 2nd, £ X, T. J. Phillips, Pembroke Dock (10 sees.). There were six compet itors, feloggett, of Pembroke Dock, fell twice. Emmett won easilY 250 Yards Eurdle Race (open handicap): 1st. £2. W. H. Henshaw, Tenby (15 yards); 2nd, JE1, James Morgan, 8wansea (3 yards). There were rour competitors. A. J. Smith, of Bridgend, fell. Half-mile Race. for sailors and men of the Royal Naval Reserve 1st, £1. Joseph Davies, Tenby 2nd, 10s., John Richards, Tenby. loO Yards Burd1e Race, for boys under thirteen (con- fined to Tenby): 1st, 55., tV. Davies; Daniel; 3rd, Is., George Davies. 440 Yards Flat Race (open handicap): Trew, Swansea (lOvards) 2n.d.£1, A. J. Smith, Bridg- end (scratch). There were six competitors. The final helot was m03t exciting, Teew WiDlJill by a foot. High Jump: Prize 10s, David Phillips, Cressweli Quay (4ft. 6il!.). Miie Race (Open) 1st, £5, W. Trew, Swansea (25 vards); 2nd, W. E. Roberts, Havertordwest (2;) vards). There were eight competitors, but they we'all beaten off, and Trew won easil v by a doren yards. Three-legged Race Prize 15s, A. Davies and Joe'Bees, Tenby. A match between Henry Cowling and Robert Clarke.. Tenby, 100 yards. Cowling won.

EISTEDDFOD AT PENARTH. The members of the Olive Branch Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars are to be. congratulated uoon the very successful arrange- ments which were made for the holding of aa Eisteddfod in Andrews's New Hall, on Tuesday i afternoon. Mr. James Ware, J.P., was to have pre- sided, but in his absence the chair was very ably taken by the Rev. W. J. Davies, Baptist minister. The adjudicators for the literary subjects were the Rev. E. Rees (" Dyfed Cardiff, and the Rev. David Young, Cardiff and for music, Mr. D. T. Prosser (" Eos Cynlais"). Miss Cooper, Cardiff, acted as accompanist. I he CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said, he stood there for the purpose of making a .state- ment in reference to Mr. Ware, who should have presided over that meeting. A letter had been received from that gentleman, stating his inability to attend, but be had also remembered the require- ments of the committee, and had sent a cheque for JE5 5s. He could not help stating how delighted he felt in consequence of the efforts which were being made by the Good Templars, and he was also pleased to stand there and acknow- ledge that he was not only a teetotaler, but a Good; Templar. (Applause.) He hoped the undertaking'! would prove a success financially, so that the- Order might be able to extend the work in the dis-t trict. A number of prizes were then competed for, the adjudications for which were mostly given in Welsh. There was a large attendance during the whole of the afternoon. In the even- ing a grand concert was given, when Madame Hattie Davies Edwards, U.C.W., sang several solos in a most brilliant manner. Mr. D. L. Walters ("Eos Elli"), Swansea, also contributed very greatly to the pleasure of the evening. The Penarth United Choir, the successful choir in the afternoon, also rendered most valuable assistance, under the able leadership of Mr. John Richards (" A law Illdydd")- There was a very large attendance, and the proceedings gave general satisfaction.

EISTEDDFOD AT BRYNAMMAN. A Chair Eisteddfod was held a.t Brynamman on Monday, in a tent intended to accommodate 3.000 j persons, erected in the playground of the Board Schools. Mr. Â. J. Williams, of Eastbourne, pre- sided, and" Watcyn Wyn" acted aft conductor. The adjudicators were:—Poetry, Watcyn Wyn; singing, Eos Morlais" and Alaw Ddu." Mr. W. J. Evans, Aberdare, acted as pianist. The CHAIKMAN (Mr. A. J. Williams) said bo was sorry that he would not be able to address the assembly in their native tongue. It was not his intention to occupy their time with a. long address. It was the cus- tom, he was sorry to say, in many parte of England to speak shghtingiy of the Eisteddfod. In speaking of the great National Eisteddfod at' Merthyr, he said that there could not be seen m any other country in Europe so many of the working people gathered together in such a cause and with such a total absence of ine- briety. He held that Eisteddfodau were a credit to the country and the class of people that struggled to carry them forward. He also spoke highly of the programme of the day. the Eisteddfod was also addressed by a lady poet from Llandebie. Mr. W. ABRAHAM (" Mabon") said he was glad to find from the nature of the day's pro- gramme that the old Eisteddfod was again to take its place among the institutions of the country that would be the means of dis- pensing true education to the masses. In olden days it had this significance truly, and he was very happy to see it again rising to this effect. And, consequently, it promised to be of true service to the country, for there was nothing that would 6 rve the country at present better than that, what- ever it was, that would aid to educate the people. Education of a higher character, according to Dr. Chalmers, would make every man a more thoughtful being and less sensual. (Cheers.) Competition for the tenor solo, Can y TywwtOE." Prize £1. Sevwi competed, and. the prize was awarded between Messrs. Tom Williams, Aberdare, and Jfidwara i-varis. Bryuarrman. Prize of £3 for a Welsh essay on" Health, and the Bst Means of Keeping It" (tbe stfhjeci, ft was under- stood, was recommended bv the chairman, Mr. A. J. Williams, B.L ). Eleven entered, and the prize was awarded to the Rev. T. R. Williams, Independent minister, Hirwain, Aberdare. Competition for brass bands, numbering not less than sixteen in number, in rendering Then round about the starry throne." Prize £5. Only the Brynamman band competed. The adjudicator awarded to them half the prize only. Two choirs of not less than 60 or more than 80 voices competed for the £10 prize for rendering the anthem Yr Arglwydd sy'n Teyrnasu." The prize was awarded to the Panteg Choir, istnlyfera, conducted by Mr. W. D. Thomas, of the same place. For the best speech on the" Bleetric Dight," prize £1 Out of five competitors, Mr. Enoch Rees, Cwmgarw, Brynamman, secretary of the Miners' Association, was successful. Soprano solo. "T Blen vn Brrth," by "Alaw Ddu (four competitors) was won by Xate Nash, of Swansea. There were three drum aud fife bands competing for the best rendering of Morfa Rhudàlsn." The prize was awarded to the Ystradgynlais Band. Prize £3. The chair prize, with three guineas in mouey, was for a poem on the subject Tmdrech," and was won by the Rev. T. Cvnfelin, Bengamen, Pen, U .6. America, out of eleven competit<Jrs. His representative was chaired in his fibsciicc. The prize of £3 for the best rendering of Cydgan y Bugeilici.a. by male voices, numbering not jess than sixteen in each party, was won by t-ht" Brynammal1 Glee Party. Three parties competed. The chief competitioi: of the day was placed last on the pro¡¡;r,nnme, and was of the value of £ 23, for a choir. not under 100 members, for rendering best the chorus, Be not afraid" ("Elijah"). Only the Brynamman Choir entering the competition, and the adjudicat0r5 declared them worthy of the prize. In the evening a grand concert was held.

EISTEDDFOD AT YST li ADO WEN. An Eisteddfod was held at this place on Monday, and was very largely attended by young people from the surrounding districts. A spacious marquee had been hired for the occasion, and the committee had made every arrangement to secure good accommodation for the visitors. The idjudi- cator of the singing and recitations was Hywel Cynon," of Aberaman, who carried out his work admirably well.

BRITON FERRY. Whit-Monday was regarded here as a general holiday. Rain fell heavily during the morning, and it was feared would mar the pleasure of the many little ones gathered together at the various Sunday Schools for procession around the town but, fortunately, before the time of starting the sun shont out brightly, and continued all through the evening. The proces- sion was composed of the following;—Zoar, 120 Bethesda. 355; Primitive Methodist 50; Craig, 135 Bethel, 225; Rehoboth, 455; English Con- gregational, 140; Wesleyan, 140; English Bapust, 203; Salem, 260; and Bible Christian, 53. The usual treat took place at Giant's Grave Church Schools.

RHYMNEY VALLEY. The usual Whit-Monday gathering of the Welsh Baptist Sunday Schools at Pengam, Gelligaer, Hengoed, and Clawr-yr-Ystrad took place on Whit- Monday at the Pengaui Baptist. Chapel, when public meetings were held during the afternoon and evening under the presidency of the Rev. R. Evans, Hengoed. At both meetings the adult members gave recitations, and the several choire sang suitable sacred music, consisting of anthems and congregational hymn tunes. During the interval between the afternoon aod evening meet- ings the usual treat of tea and plum cake was partaken of, when several hundreds of persons, old and young, were feasted. At Bargoed the chief attraction on Whit-Monday was reciting YPicnc. At the Caersalem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Bargoed, the usual school treat was partaken of by the Sunday Scliool children. The usual Sunday School demonstration in connection with the Nonconfor- mist Schools at New Tredegar was held on Whit- Monday, when nne weather prevailed, and there was a good muster of the several schoote.

ABERGAVENNY. The Fete Committee of the Castle provided a very attractive programme for pleasure seeker9- a promenade concert and alfresco ball, for which the 1st Breconshire Band and also the I enarth Volunteer Artillery Band had been engaged. The Sirhowy Philharmonic Society rendered a number of glees, part swigs, and choruses, under the con- ductorship of Gwilyon Howey." The programme was commenced at tfieven o'clock, and did not finish until late in tlie evening. Tne cornet solo of Bandmaster Davies in the Whirlwind Polka was greatly admired and applauded, and tbe ptayicer of bM band generally was exceedingly creditable. The Penarth Band played some very effective music in a manner which left no doubt as to their efficiency as a band. A point to point race was run from the Tump on the race couzae lhmgbibe River Gflk~totb&Castot-gate—Williams coming in first, Bowden a good second, and Henry James third. In the evening there was a display of fireworks bv Messrs. Pain, pyrotechnista London. The grounds were crowded throughoul the day.

CHEPSTOW. The Whit-Monday annual holiday was duij observed in Chepstow and neighbourhood, great numbers of the townsfolk availing themselves ot the excursion trains to Cardiff and Swansea,whilst others rusticated in their own beautiful neigh. bourhood. There were six large trains to Chepstow and Tintern, and at these places, Wyndclrff. and the road between these points there seemed to bt thousands of persons moving to and fro; and, thf weather being fine, neither wet nor too hot, air seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.

RUADOX. Wynnstay Park. Ruabon, the country seat of Sit Watkin Wvnn, Bart., was opened to holiday seekers and visitors, though it was feared the gates would be closed owing to the dynamite attack upon the hon. gentleman's residence in St. James's-square. The latest reports stale thst. the popular Welsh baronet, who has been an invalid for many monthsr is favourably recovering the shock. The hon. gentleman has been under the care of sir Win. Jenner and Sir Prescott Hewitt in London and Brighton during the past six months, but is ex pected to return to Wynnstay this week.

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting was held on Monday, that being the day fixed by the Harbour Commissioners Act for the trienyvial election of members of that body, three of whom are elected by the Towx Council. His worship the mayor (Mr. J. W. Jones: presided, There were also present Aldermen C Lyne, J. Murphv and L. A. Homfray Councitiori G. Hoskins. J. Gibbs. T. Pugsley, T. Jones, M. Mor- dey, F. Phillips, H. Faulkner. A. R. Bear, A. Blake, B. Evans, G. A. Davies. A. C. Jones, J. C. Sanders, H. J. Parnall, E. J. Grice. E. Griffiths, J. R. Jacob, and J. Moses. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and confirmed. CONSTITUTION OF THE HiKJJirR COMMISSION. The committee appointed suiiit month.1- since to consider the above reported some length. The commission consists of 37 members, one of whom is elected by her Majesty's Commissirmer5 of Works. five by lords of manors., out by Ute Tre degar Wharf Oon,pany. two by the Great West-err Kailway Compacy, six by resident shipowners eight each bv iron smelters and coal-owners, foul by the corporation, and two by dock companies. This representation appears to the committee to be obsolete and inapplicable. No representative ot j tlie Government having been appointed of late i vears. the committee think that may be dropped, They see no reason why trie lords of the various manors near the Usk should be appointed but, as I two of the representatives have been long and in- "tw:mte!y associated with the commissioners, the committee consider it highly desirable that their services should ot retained during their lives. The iron smelters and coalowners ao not appear tc have such an interest in the port as to entitle them to direct representation, but as occupiers of wharves their right appears clearer. The com- mittee is decadediy of opinion that the burgesses of the borough should bemoresu-ongivrepresentedand the following schemeof representation i-suggested: Lords of the Manors of Newport. Wentlooge, and Rogerston (during- the lives and office of tiie pre- sent representatives only). 3 Alexandra Dock Co (Oid and New Docks). 2; Great Western Railway Company. 1 Shipowners registered at this Port, S; Occupiers of Wharves abutting on either si d(- of the River USK, alJà of an annual value ot not less Xhmo £50, 8 The Mayor, Aidermen. and Burgesses of till borough of Newport. 16; The Newport (Mon.' Chamber of Commerce (I neorporsted). 1; total. 39 The present, system of election should be modernised It desirable that tiie elective commisssioners bt appointed for three ears, as at present, and that the sixteen representatives of the council should be members ot, and elected by, that body. As to the powerf of the commission, the committee batt arrived M the conclusion that the failure of tlx present commission in improving the port anic harbour has to a large extent ariset from their want of any effectual cootra over the wharves, banks, and foreshore of the river, and that it Harbour Commission at such a port sA this should have entire control over the erectiot of wharves, summary powers for dealing with tht nogiect of whartowners to repair their wharfs ant, to keep their berths in proper order, and that generally they should have all the rights, powers, and duties of conservators of the river, and with respect to the improvement, maintenance, w*d repair thereof, and of its quays, banks, and shores." Their powers as to the removal and deposit of ballast could be amplified with advantage. The watching and lighting of the port and harbour ought to fall upon the commissioners. Powers for the construction of a public wharf establishment of a ferry, and construction of ap- proaches thereto should be exercised by the com- mission. The Waterworks Company to supply ship- ping at fixed rates. As a justification for the corporation taking this matter into consideration, it need only be stated that whatever harbour dues were received prior to the establishment of the present commission they were received by the may or in his official capacity as mastage dues, and were voluntarily resigned by him when the present commission was appointed; and, also. that in the neighbouring port of Cardiff, the corporation, as the harbour authority, after paying their harbour officers' salaries and contingent expenses, carry a considerable sum re- ceived for harbour dues every year to their Borough Fund in aid of the rates. Finally, as to the course to be followed to obtain an adoption of these re- commendations, the committee strongly rowna, mend that the Harbour Commission should, in th first place, be approached in a perfectly friendly manner, and asked to take them into considera- tion, with a view to legislation in the next session of Parliament. If the commissioners refuse tc. entertain their consideration, or no defi nite result can be obtained from negotia tions with them. it will then be question for the council to consider whether the corporation itself—the original harbour authority —should apply to Parliament for these or even more thorough reforms, on the ground that one of the principal purposes for which this commis- sion was brought into existence in 1836, vix., the improvement and development of the port, has failed in its accomplishment. The MAYOR moved that the report be read that day, and deferred for consideration at the next meeting of the council. Mr. BEAR seconded the motion, and it was adopted. I:LF.cr!O¡. OF COVrMISSIOVERS. The three gentlemen going out of office were Aldermen Murphy and Wyndham Jones, and Councillor Moses. The mayor is a member ex ojfieio. An intimation was read from Alderman Jones, through Mr. Beir, that he wished to retire from the Harbour Commission. Voting paparr were sent round, and the result was as f(,How" Councillor J.Moses. 22 Alderman J. Murphy 21 Councillor G. Hoskins 12 Councillor T. Jones 10 The MAYOR declared the first three gent,emen du'v elected, and they severally returned thanks. RF-ARRANGEMENT OF POLLING DRSTRIC". A report, was presented on this subject, making certain alterations in the polling places. It wa* said that to be of service this year the report must be adopted at once, and sent to Monmouth for con firmation bv the Town Council. This course, how ever, was demurred to; and ultimately, on the suggestion of Alderman Lyne, the further con- sideration of the report was deferred, with the understanding that greater polling facilities should be granted the burgesses in the South Ward. The proceedings then terminated.

LLANELLY MECHANICS" INSTITUTE, ADDRESS BY SIR ARTHUR STEPNEY, BART. The annual meeting of the Llanelly Mechanics' Institute was be id at the Athenajum-hali, in that town, on Tuesday evening Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart., the president for the vear. occupied the chair, and was supported by Mr. F. T. Williams, one of the vice-presidents, and Mr. Wm. Fiske, treasurer- The attendance of members and the general public was some somewhat small.—The no,, ice convening the meeting having been read by Mr. David, thf secretary, Sir Arthur Stepney rose to propose the adoption of the annual report, which was in the hands of the members. He said it was very grati- fying to find that the institution continued to flourish in a very excellent manner. It was now in as satisfactory a position, or even more so, as in any of tbe previous years. It was certainly one of the best years the institution had ever known. The income had risen to the unusually large total of j6210. There had been a verv satisfactory in- crease in the number of members. The total number of members for the year 1882-3 was 452, and at the end of the year 1883-4 the membership was 549. The attendance at the rooms had also much in- creased so much so, indeed, at the reading-room that there were tears that if the increase went on in proportion something would have to be done. There had also been a great increase in the issue of books. In the year 1881-2 they had to report an actual decrease in the issue of books; but during the year just passed the in* crease on the previous year had been 1,077 volumes. This cha.nge was one of the most welcome which they had in the report before them, and he thought it was an incentive te further tonort in the same direction. He was glad to know that arrangements had been made witt the University College at Cardiff for a series of lectures at Llanelly during tlie winter. he ww also pleased to know that another Art Exhibition would take place during the quarter He could not help also referring to th* extremelv interesting lectures which had bees delivered by Mr. Home and Mr. Frank Wii, liains. He tliought tins was a very flourisbing&IX entertaining branch of tlie institution. He coo, eluded by moving the adoption of the report.— The motion was seconded by Mr. Frank Williama one of the vice-presidents, who expressed the hop( that many of the older gentlemen who had bear identified with the institution in former years would again take an interest in the Institute. —Mr. T. Main waring next Proposed a vote of thanks to the president for his services during the past year.—It wils seconded by Mr. S. Bevan, and carried with acclamation—Sir Arthur briefly returned thanks.—Mr. Linn then proposed a vote of thanks to the vice-presidents, treasurer, and committee,-This was seconded bv Mr. W. E. Trvibehaw, who expressed the opinion that sooner or later Llanelly would be bound to adnpt the Free Libraries Act — The motion was unanimously carried and responded to.— A cordis.1 vote ot thanks was also given to the auditors. The result of the election of president, vice-presidents, and committee, whom it necessary to elect this year, was read out as lows:—President: Sir Arthur Stepney, sidents Mr. W H. Nevill and Mr. Wm. Ihomas. -Committee (with the number of votes): Messrs. Evan Evans, 45; W. R. Rogers. 45 Herbert Newark, 42 Richard Dewsbwv, 41 A. Mackin- tosh, 41; John E. Jones, 38; H. B. Pascoe. 36; Edwin Morgan, 34; Richard Guest, 30: and S. 28 The proceedings were then concluded.

ABERAVON. PONTYPHIDD WORKHOUSE.—At a meeting of the guardians of the Pontypridd Union, held on the 21st of May, it was moved by Mr. John Evans, seconded by Mr. Aaron Cule, supported by the chairman, and unanimously resolved, "That the thanks of the guardians be given to Mr. R T. E. Davies for the satisfactory manner in which he has performed the duties of assistant medical- officer of the Pontypridd Workhouse during the period he held that appointment."

ABERDARE. FATAL ACCIDENT IN THE ABEUAMAN COLLIERY.— Morris Evans, a. timberman employed at the Powell Duffryn Company's Aberaman Colliery, met with a fatal accident whilst at work in the pit on Tuesday. About ten o'clock in the morning de- ceased, who resided at 11, David-street, Aberaman, was working in the 7-foot vein, and whilst in the act of breaking a stone another large one fell from the roof and caused the handle of the sledge which he was using to penetrate his bowels. He only survived a few hours afterwards.

ABERGAVENNY. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.—At the meeting of this board on Wednesday Mr. Bishop presided. Fourteen tenders for the supply of coal had been received, but the committee had found it necessary to make some inquiries before advising the board as to which tender they should accept. The collection of rates was reported to be in a satisfac- tory state, only £6 10s. being outstanding. Owing to the disgraceful conduct of some strangers visiting the Castle on Sundays the Castle Com- mittee have ordered immediate proceedings to be taken against any offender who misbehaves himself by damaging the property or otherwise. The ques- tion of paving streets, &c., in the extended district was again deferred.

BRIDGEND. HIGHWAY ROAKD.—An ordinary meeting of this board was held on Saturday, when Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins presided. The minutes of a vestry held at Bettws showed that the parish were agreeable to the acceptance of £600 from Mr. Edwd. Thomas, Bridgend, and to the borrowing of JB500 towards the construction of a new road in the Garw Valley, any additional amount required to be borne equa-H. by Mr. Thomas and the parish. It was re- solved that tenders for thework be invited by ad- vertisement in the Western Mail, Bvidyend Chronicle, and other papers. The tender of the Messrs. Love, Maesycymmer, to construct the Mimfrid- bridge for JE313 was accepted. The vestry of Ynisawdre being agreeable to the construction of a bridge over the Llynvi River in that parish, it was resolved, "That the necessary steps be taken to obtain power to borrow a sum not exceedif1 £350 for the carrying out of the work." FOOT RACE.—A foot race of 120 yards for jE5 a- side was run on the Tondu-road on Monday morning between C. Howells, Bridgend, and J. Cooke. The race created a great deal of interest in the neighbourhood, and was witnessed by several hundred people. A good start was effected, and Howells immediately took the lead, winning by about two yards. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death of Mrs. James Donne, of the Mitre Hotel, Bridgend,. which took place on Wednesday morning. She had been suffering for a long time from consumption, and her death was not, therefore, unexpected. She was only 22 years of age. BOARD OF HEALTH.—An ordinary meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, when Mr. H. Bevan presided. A discussion took place with re- gard to the condition of some streets which have not yet been handed over to the board, and the surveyor was instructed to report upon the matter at the next meeting. The tender of Mr, D. Elias, to supply stones for the roads, including haulage, at 4s. 6d. per ton, was accepted. Mr. Edward Jenkins moved, in pursuance of notice, that the resolution of the board on the 4th of November last agreeing to take over from the Great Western Railway Company the road leading from the Castle Hotel to the station upon the pro- visions of the Public Health Act being complied with be rescinded. He pointed out that the ticking over of the road would throw a heavy burden upon the rates. The company, he said, were bound to keep the road in good repair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cameron, and agreed to. It was agreed that the drainage scheme should be considered at the next meeting.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting I was held at the Workhouse on Saturday, Mr. J. Lewis Philipps presiding. The Inspector of I Nuisances (Mr. W. Israel Evans) ashed if he was to carry out the. directions of the board, and get the Iwuaes at Abja-gwiJJ? tfttflibswU and some other members of the board thought this ( did not come within the category of nuisances, and the matter was tabood. Mr. J. Williams, the vice- chairman, thought the work should be carried out by the parish of Abergwilly, and at its own expense. The Chairman then brought for- ward the set of draft by-laws which it was proposed to send to the Local Government Board for approval, and then adopt. The first set, the Chairman said, applied to lodging-houses, but as there were only two registered lodging-houses in the Union, it was not worth while going to the expense and trouble of printing and circulating a quantity of matter with reference to that. The second set dealt with the cleansing of privies, cess- pits, &c., and general sanitary affairs. The draft was agreed to. A new vaccination station was appointed at tho Plough and Harrow, Wern, in the St. Clear's district. JUNE FAIR.—This fair, which is principally one for horses, was held on Tuesday. There was a large attendance of dealers from all parts, and the supply of horses and cattle was about the average. Business, however, speaking generally, was some- what slow. Best carriage horses were very scarce, and were selling at from £50 to £60; second quality, which were very numerous, realised from £20 to £30. There were some very useful carters, the better class going at from £40 to £45, colts from £20 to £25, and yearlings from je8 to £15. There was con- siderable demand for yearlings. Hacks and cobs were also called for, those of superior quality fetching JE30 to £40. Ponies were going generally from £15 to £20. Cattle were not numerous, and the condition generally was low. Prices may be quoted as follow :—Two-year-old steers, £12 year- lings, £8 to £10; young barren cows, £10 to £13; and cows and calves, £12 to £20. Very few fat beasts on offer. Wool was selling at from lOd. to (for best sorts) Is. ld. per lb.

CAERLEON. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—On Thursday even- ing a tea meeting was held at the above chapel, which is situated in the village. There was a large attendance. At the public meeting which followed Mr. Oliver Goss presided. Addresses were de- livered by the Revs. B. Bramham, J. Idrysin Jones, and — Walker, and other gentlemen. The need of a harmonium was felt by the congregation, and a sum of £12 was subscribed at the meeting towards purchasing one.