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SCARLET FEVER PATIENT. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST NEWPORT OFFICIALS REFUTED. The following is an extract from the report of the sanitary committee which came before the Newport Town Council on Tuesday:- A letter from the Local Government Board, asking for the observations of the council on a letter, a copy of which was enclosed, addressed to the board by the Rev. C. Carne Williams, of Wolvesnewton, had been read. The Rev. Mr. Williams had stated that his daughter Gwenllian, aged sixteen, was attacked with scarlet fever whilst in school at Newport, and was compulsorily removed to Allt-yr-yn Hospital on the 15th of December, where she remained till dis- charged, as alleged, free from Infection, when she was sent home in a "peeling" stage, and that in less than a week scarlet fever broke out in the rectory, resulting in the lo&s of her sister, who died on the 9th of February, that the deceased's other sisters were all suffering from scarlet fever on the 16th of February, and the servant was also attacked, and that, on the face of it, it appears to have been a case of culpable neg- ligence on the part of the officials of the institution." The Medical Superintendent of the hospital reported that Miss Williams was not com- pulsorily removed, and that the feeling was not due to th., scarlet fever. Every precaution was taken M remove all infection in the case of Miss Williams previous to her discharge, which was delayed one week beyond the usual period, that the alternative would have been 'o an indefinite retention in hospital for which there would have been no justification. The report further states that the medical officer of health for Wolvesnewton district, who has visited the house, informed the medi. cal superintendent that he was of opinion that the outbreak did not arise from the alleged condition of the ikin; that it has been ascertained that there have been suspicious cases in the Wolvesrvewton district, and also cases in other panshes in thaot neighbour- hood; that whether the outbreak was due to local infection or to Miss Williams's return home it is impossible to say, but that the medical superintendent can confidently affirm tha-t it was not due to culpable negligence on the part of the officials. The committee regretted the outbreak, but were if opinion that every care had been taken for the disinfection of Miss Gwenllian Williams and her clothing.

TOUCHING POLICE-COURT SCENE. For some time at Cardiff Police-court on Tuesday Alderman P. W. Carey sat on the bench solitary and alone, waiting for another magistrate to turn up. In the in- terval of waiting, Mr. Devereux (police- court missioned introduced a respec- tably-dressed woman, who carried a chubby baby in her arms. The missioner explained that the lady was friendless and without means, that she was a hawker, and a native of Southport, but hadn't money to go there, but a little aid (Is. 6d.) from the poor-box would, he said, pay her fare to Bristol, where she had a sister, who would help her. The genial alderman lent a sym- pathising ear to the story, then he put his hand down into his trousers pocket and pro- dpced hajf a crown, which he handed to the mother, saying that the shilling over was for refreshments en route for herself and child. The joyful mother expressed her thanks. The baby saluted the alderman with waves of the hand and reiterated calls of "Ta-ta, dada." Several women folk in court allowed tears to fall, and it was, indeed, touching that a "babe and suckling" should have taken in the situation with such promptitude.

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PEtfRHlWCEIBER CLUB. I FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN THE POLICE-COURT. The raid effected on the 22nd of la&t Feb- ruary by Inspector Lewis, of Mountain Ash. and a number of subordinate officers upon the Penrhiwceiber Reform Club reached its climax at Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday, when John Rowlands, James Maxworthy, J. 8. Daviee, John William Morgan, J. Howells, William J. Jones, Thomas Kendal, William K Daviee, Oliver Howell, Arthur George, and D. F. Lloyd Jones wore summoned for unlaw- fully selling intoxicating liquor by retail without being duly licensed to eel! the same on the 22nd of February last. To meet the wishes of the counsel for the defence the magistrates had repeatedly ad- journed the hearing of the summons. Con. siderable interest was evinced in the csuse, with the result that the court was crowded to its full capacity. It will be remembered that as a result of the raid the club was struck off the register, and an order issued that the pre- mises be not used for a like purpose for twelve months. Mr. F. P. Charles, soli- citor. Merthyr, prostcuted for the police, and Mr. Vaugha.n Williams, B.A.L., appeared for certain of the defendants, the others being detended by Mr. William Kenshole, of Aber- dare. In his opening statement, Mr. Charles re- ferred to the faot that on the 8th of last month their worships struck the club off the register—a decision which was tantamount to a. declaration that the club was not a bona- fide one- The defendants were shareholders in the club, whilst some of them held official positions. Maxworthy was the chairman, Norton vice-chairman, Howell and Ken- dal were trustees, and Rowlands was the secretary. Proceeding, Mr. Charles observed that it was not his inten- tion to submit a proposition of law by way of stating whether the defendants were guilty of selling intoxicating liquors without being duly licerised to do so, but he would advance a wider proposition in the endeavour to prove that the club was a. proprietary estab- lishment, thereby being an institution the work of which was carried on exclusively for the benafit of the officiaJft. So far as he (Mr. Charles) knew, there existed no authority for the proposition that a proprietary club required a. licence, but any club conducted for the sole interest of a body of men, com- posing a committee, was mala-fide. He then proceeded to read a number of resolutions from the minute-book of the club, wherein the defendants were continually sjtoken of as shareholders. He aJso read a minute to the effect that no transfer of shares should be made except on written ap- plication of the committee. Another minute was read fixing the rate of interest on the oapitai invested at 100 per cent., and they actually paid 200 per oen-t. for four months, equivalent to 600 per cent. per annum, yet in the rules registered with the Registrar of Friendly Societies the rate was said to be such as would be agreed upon between the lender and the members of the clnb. Bat in the present case the oommittee themselves, without consulting the club, decided that the rate of interest they should pay themselves, Be also read another minute under which all the share capital was re-paid in full, and in this case twice the amount of the capital was re-paid to each of the defendants who were the shareholders. -He might also rely on the fact that the members were not properly elected under the rules, and that the provi- sions of the rules of the club were not carried out. But he would rather rely upon the point that it was a proprietary club. The striking of the club off the register was no punishment to these men, for they had made a lot of money out of it, and should be called upon to disgorge some portion of it. The Stipendiary said this was the first case of the kind in the district, and he would like L to know what course Mr. Vaughan Williams intended to adopt. He did not see any pos- sible defence, but, perhaps, Mr. Williams had a defence. Mr. Roland Vaughan Williams said if the bench had come to the conclusion that this had never been a bona-fide club, he could say nothing. On the other hand, if it was even for a time a bona-fide club he might have something to urge. The defendants were shareholders of a syndicate which lent money to the club. They were debenture-holders, and might have charged an exorbitant rate of interest, and there might have been eome irregularity, but that was not sufficient to make the club a bogus one. These men were ignorant and unlearned in the law. The interest had been re-paid to the members. Mr. Charles: That is not eo. We have the banking account here. The case against D. L. Jones was withdrawn, he having oeaeed to be a member of the com. mittee in November last. The Stipendiary remarked that defendants, through their counsel. ha.d adopted a very wise oourse. They would take a lenient view and impose a fine of 40s. each and costs. Mr. Charles asked for the costs of the pro- secution. and the Stipendiary ordered the defendants to pay £W towards the costs of the prosecution.

NANTYMOEL DRAPERS AFFAIRS. Elizabeth Ann Williams, trading as Williams and Co., drapers and tailors, at 13, Commercial-street, Nantymoel, attended at the Town-hall, Cardiiff, on Tuesday for her public examination. Mr. Rosser, Pontypridd, was for the debtor. She admitted that when she commenced business her husband had bad his affairs wound up under a private ieed of assignment. Her husband managed the business for her.—The Official Receiver having put a number of questions to the iebtor, the Registrar said it seemed to him Uhat the debtor's husband had been trading in her name, and that as (ar as she -was oonoerned the bankruptcy sfcculd be wmuHod.—The examination -wad aljonrned.— rhe liabilities were given at £ 348, «ad the wmuHod.—The examination was aljonrned.— rhe liabilities were given at £348, «ad the j fefioiency £ 177>

NEW CHURCH FOR RADYR. THE DEDICATORY SERVICES ATi CHRISTS CHURCH. I The dedication took place on Thursday at the pretty and rapidiy-growing village of Radyr proper, under very auspicious cir- t cumstances, of the nave of a new churoh to be known as Ohrist's Church. Threatening 1 weather prevailed in the early morning, but; by noon, when the interesting ceremony took I place, a brilliant sun dispersed the black clouds, and the climatic conditions were completely changed. The village was en fete i for the occasion, Hags and streamers being profusely displayed by a majority of the; residents. The service, which was attended, among others, by the patron (Lord Windsor), Mr. E. Franklin Thomas (vicar's warden), Mr. E. Lewis (people's warden), Mrs. R. Forrest (St. Fagan's), Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis, Mr. H. Lewis, J.P. (Tynan t), Mr. Akers, and the Revs. L. James (Cadoxton), J. E. Davies (curate of Tongwynlaie), and G. G. Williams (vicar of Ely). was intoned by the Rev. Lancelot Lewis, M.A. (rector of St. Bride's-super-Kly). The first and second lessons were read respectively by the Rev. J. S. Longdon (rector of Oadoxton) and the Rev. A. E. H. Hyslop (vicar of All Saints', Cardiff), while au eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. Canon Lewis (vicar of Ystradyfodwg). In the absence, of the Bishop of Llandaff, who was not able to be present of Llandaff, who was not able to be present through indisposition, the dedicatory prayers were read by the rector (the Rev. David I Phillips, M.A.). Mr. Harold Howells (Cardiff) presided at the organ. I The services were continued in the evening by the Rev. J. R. Buckley (vicar of Llandaff), assisted by the Rev. G. G. Williams (vicar of Ely). The movement for erecting the new church was started abont two years ago, at which time.a small sale of work was held, resulting in a profit of £ 104, which was the nucleus of the fund. A little later a committee was formed, another sale of work held, and a. profit of JE140 realised. A subscription list was then opened; JE100 was received from Mr. E. Franklin Thomas, JE50 from Mrs. E. F. Thomas, 180 from the Bishop of Llandaff's Fund, L15 from the Diocesan Society, and the rest of the £ 1,209, already to hand, has been made up of small amounts, from the penny of the child to the guinea of the working man and have a game on the golf links. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. E. Franklin Thomas then proposed the health of Lord Windsor in eulogistic terms, and said they could congratulate themselves upon the noblemen they had around them, for all took an interest in the building of churches and educational matters, but none more than Lord Windsor did. (Applause.) The late Baroness Windsor in her time built and assisted to build more churches in Glamorgan than any other single person,; and Lord Windsor was always willing to come forward and give any assistance that was wanted. (Applause.) Lord Windsor, who on rising was given an ovation, congratulated the rector upon the work which he had accomplished. (Applause.) He-did not suppose that anyone in Mr. Phil- lips's position, wherever he might be, was able to accomplish such results of hard work unless he had that quality which would enable him to arouse the interest of the whole laity within his parish and in his charge. (Applause.) In that respect Mr. Phillips had been remarkably successful, and the assis- tance which he had told his lordship he had received in the parish was extremely encouraging to him, and assistance which all of them owed to those who were devoting their lives to the spiritual needs of the parishes in this country. (Applause.) To his lordship it was a .great pleasure to be present that afternoon, and he regretted to say that Lady Windsor —(applause)—fully intended to be present-; (applause)—but was prevented through a bad i cold. He trusted that before very long the increased population at Radyr and the interests of the parishioners would enable them to continue the work which had been begun, and that there might be a new parish church—not to supersede the old one, but in a different position, more central and more easily accessible, and one that would be worthy of the holding of the services of the I Church, and of minietering to the wants of what, he had no doubt, in the near future would be a. largely increased population. (Applause.) Mr. E. Lewis next proposed the health of the rector, which was heartily drunk, and the Re-ctor responded with an address in which he recounted some interesting reminiscences. Mr. Gage proposed the health of the members of the committee, and the Rector, after responding, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Robert Forrest for his kindly interest in the movement, and to the architect and contractor for the kindness they had dis- played during the progress of the work.

NEW METHODIST CHAPEL INTERESTING CEREMONY AT MYDu RIM, ST. CLEARS. An interesting function took place at* Mydrim, St. Cleajs, on Tuesday, on the occa- sion of the opening of the new Welsh Metho- that Chapel. The opening ceremony was per- formed by Mrs Walter E. Lloyd, of Liverpool, who was presented by the architect with a silver key given by the contractors. silver key given by the contractors. Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Harries, Newton Park; Mr. and Mrs. Harries, Penybont; and the Misses Howell, Penrhcol. The Rev. J. T. Davies, Llanstephan, presided. The chapel has been built with local limestone and Bath- stone dressings. It presents a fine example of late Gothic architecture, and the whole ot the work has been designed and carried out under the superintendence of Mr. Arthur I. Jones, architect, of 2. Spilman-street, Carmar- then. The interior joinery has been con* structed of pitch pine and mahogany, the ceiling also having pitch pine and plaster panels, with raised decorations picked out in colours. A feature of the interior is a beau- tifully-designed stained-glass window over the rostrum, which was presented to the chapel by Mr. Walter E. Lloyd, of Liverpool, and bears the insoription: —"To the glory of God and in loving memory o £ Walter Lloyd this window was erected by his eon. August, 1903." The edifice is lighted by acetylene gas and heated by hot water pipes, and, undoubtedly, is one of the most up-to-date chapels in the county. The contractors were Messrs. Evans, Lewis, and Thomas, of Mydrim. I I NEW METHODIST CHAPEL AT MYDRIM.

CARDIFF HEALTH. I NO DANGER OF A SMALL-FOX EPIDEMIC. At a meeting of the Cardiff Health Com- mittee on Tuesday (Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs in the chair), the medical officer (Dr. j Walford) reported upon two cases of small- pox which had been imported recently, one being that of a sailor and the other of a tramp at the workhouse. There had been no spread of the. infection at Splott, where a case was discovered some time ago. There was no case in the town which might be feared, but there waa one just over the boundary at Pont- canna. Dr. Walford. medical officer, reported that during the past fortnight twelve carcases of beef had been condemned. Eleven were in Roath slaughter-house and one at the ice- house. Ten had tuberculosis badly and one had been injured in transit. With one excep- tion the carcases were voluntarily sur- rendered, and in that case a magistrate's order was obtained to destroy the meat. The owner denied that the carcase was diseased, but there could be no possible doubt about it, and probably proceedings would be taken against the owner.

A TECHNICAL OFFENCE. CARDIFF COMPANY AND THEIR REGISTER. Before the Stipendiary (Mr. T. W. Lewis) at Oarditf Police-court on Tuesday the ad- journed Gummons came on for hearing in which William R. Phillips, accountant, pro- ceeded against Messrs. Pulton, Dunlop, and Co. (Limited), Duke-street, for refusing to allow him to examine their register on Feb- ruary 22. The case came on after a month's adjournment, consequent upon complainant's excitable bearing on the last occasion. The case having been called, Mr. Phillips came forward and said, "This, sir, is a sum- mons. The Stipendiary: Wait a moment. Answer the clerk's questions. Oannot I address you?—No, answer the questions. Then, in answer to the clerk, Mr. Phillips stated that he called at the registered pre- mises once on the 22nd and twice on the 23rd, and was finally shown the books on the 24th. Mr. A. F. Hill, for the defendants, sub- mitted that the case was one of neglect only and not of refusal to comply. Victor Currie, jttmior clerk, said com- plainant did not call on the 22nd. When he came on the 23rd he was told the secretary was away, and could not be seen. Mr. Phillips: Is the town-olerk managing director ? Mr. Hill: I object. The Stipendiary: What has this to do with it? Mr, Phillips: It has, for several reasons. This is one of the reasons. The Stipendiary: I have nothing to do with your reasons. Mr. Phillips said he had called so many times that at last he asked how many more times had he to come there. Ralph Landon. another clerk, first saw Mr. Phillips on the 23rd. and he then told him the secretary was busy, but if he came in the morning the register would be open for his inspection. He answered, "All right," and Walked out. Thomas Cullen (secretary of the company) said this was the first time in his tenure of office the book, which was kept upstairs, had ever been asked for. The Stipendiary: Do yon know the provi- sions of the Act and the facilities that should be given for inspection? Witness: I hadn't gone through it. sir. The witness, continuing, said he was busy when Mr. Phillips called, and he told him he would see him the next morning. Upon calling again he pa.id a shilling ahd was allowed to inspect. As secretary of the company, he had never refused to show the register except that he was engaged on the 23rd. Witness, in answer to Mr. Hill, said the register was in use at the meeting of the board of directors on the 23rd. Complainant: Was the town-clerk present. at the meeting of the directors? Mr. Hill objected; bet the Stipendiary said the question was one he could not exclude. Again Phillips asked: Was the town-clerk present at the meeting of direotors? The witness replied in the affirmative. Did the town-clerk instruct you not to let me see it?—No. Complainant would not take up the time of his worship, who had been so kind to him. The register, he urged, must be open during business hoars, and it did not matter about the directors' meeting. It was a public com- pany, and the book should be open on pay. ment of a shilling. The Stipendiary found there had been neglect in affording faoilities for inspection; but the offence was a technical one, and, that being so, he did not impose any penalty, ordering defendants to pay the informant's costs only. r

ALLEGED LONG FIRM FRAUD IMPORTANT CASE: OPERATIONS IN CARDIFF. The Swindon magistrates were occupied on Tuesday in hearing charges against Charles Johnaon and Barry Brown, recently carrying on business as grocers at Swindon, of fraudulently obtaining and endeavouring to obtain goods on credit from firms in Bristol, London, and other parts of the country. The case was of a very complicated nature, and no fewer than 5u witnesses were called for the prosecution.—Detective-sergeant Isaac. Dicks. of the Cardiff police force, said he remem- bered in September, 1901, Barnett Lane (by wbom he meant Johnson) and Brown taking a shop at .59, Castle-roi«d, Cardiff, where they carried on a grocer's business under the name of D. Reea and Company. He arrested Barnett, who said Johnson was his manager and Brown his counterman. Johnson took possession of the goods, and conveyed them to Pontypridd, where he was going to open a shop under the name of D. Rees and Com- pany, but they communicated with the police of that town. and they were stopped.—The hearing was adjourned -.11 to-day.

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SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTORS FOR CLEANING CARDIFF STREETS. After the:r meeting on Tuesday the Car- diff Health Committee inspected in the Town- hall yard the motors aoid wagons which have I recently been purchased for hauling refuse, sweeping, watering, and sanding the streets. The two motors recently supplied were epecially made by Messrs. Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Company, Limited, Leeds, to suit the requirements of Mr. Woosey, the superintendent of the health department, who, in carrying out his scheme, desired, as far as possible, to make use of the existing refuse tip wagons. Therefore, the new motors have not only t « carry and tip their own loads, but haul a train of three refuse tip wagons behind. The motors are designed so that their own wagon bodies can be lifted off, and a large water tank substituted, capable of holding four tons of water, which is avail- able for street watering, or flushing and clean- ing wood pavements, when worked in combi- nation with a. revolving sweeping brush and squeegee, which is driven by a pitch chain from the end of the engine main axle. A sand spreading van containing three tons of sand is hauled by the motor, and distributes the sand over the street immediately behind the brush. The tank, sweeping, and flushing gear. with sand distributing van, form an ideal apparatus for cleansing a large area of wood pavement in a short time and at a low cost, as the speed and power of the motors allow them to cover a lot of ground without having to be continually stopping for taking in water and sand. The health committee and Mr. Woosey stipulated that the motors should do their work with as little noise as possible, and that their appearance should not offend the refined and fastidious portion of the in- habitanta of the Metropolis of Wales. There are two speeds, the fast being six miles per hour, and the slow three. The road wheels are of wood to reduce the noise. The motor will carry loads of five tons, but when part is carried on the platform and part hauled on trailers, will deal with loads up to seven or eight tons. The members of the committee were perfectly satisfied with the result of their inspection.

SPEED OF MOTOR-CARS. NEWPORT COUNCIL REFUSE TO ALTER THEIR DECISION. At Newport Town Council on Tuesday Mr. J. Moxon again allcded to the question of the speed of motor-cars in the borough. The watch committee proposed to limit the speed of care to ten miles an hour through Com- mercial-street, High-street, Newport Bridge, and Clarence-place. He proposed, as an amendment to this, that no such limitation of speed be fixed until the provisions of the recent Act have been given fair trial. He was extremely sorry to find that the watch com- mittee proposed to prohibit the speed in three streets, because it was useless and unneces- sary in view of the provisions of the existing law. If it was proper to protect the public at all it was necessary to protect them in all the streets. Colonel Herbert seconded the amendment. the streets. Colonel Herbert seconded the amendment. Alderman Pugsley, chairman of the watch committee, said the committee had not altered their view at all in the matter. They would like to limit the speed of motor-cars in all papts of the town to ten miles an hour, but as it would involve a great deal of ccet to erect and maintain posts, they would content themselves with a limitation to three streets. Alderman Lloyd (also a. member of the watch committee) said he had changed his mind since the last meeting, and considered that the law as it at present stood was suffi- cient to meet the caee. The amendment on being pnt to the vote pas defeated.

DRUNKEN ABERDARE PIANIST. Gilead Jones is a young man engaged at the Greyhound Inn, Aberdare, as a pianist. Shortly before eleven o'clock on the night of the 4th- inst. Polios-constable David Thomas, accompanied by Inspector David, visited the public-house in question. In a room in the back of the premises waa Gilead Jones, who was sleeping on a sofa. He was awakened, but nbt without great difficulty, for he was helplessly drunk. At Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday Jones appeared to give an account of himaelf.—Cross-examined by Mr. J. W. Evans (who defended), Police-conetable Thomas said that he knew the defendant was a. pianist at the Greyhound Inn, though he knew not how long he had been there. Asked what were the signs of drunkenness about Jones, the con- stable replied that he was quite dazed, and eould not stand on his feet. When he came to himself he said something about a foot- ball match."—Inspector David corroborated.— it fine of Ids. and coets was imposed. I

EBBW VALE COLLIER'S DISGRACE. At Tredegar Police-court on Tuesday Owen Richards, 23, collier, Waunllwyd, Ebbw Vale, was charged with attempting to commit a criminal assault upon Lydia Ann Ellis, thir- teen. at Viotoria, on the 5th. and also with stealing from her the sum of Is. 10$d. with violence on the same date. Mr. T. Hughes, Ebbw Vale, was for the prosecution.—The evi- dence of the complainant was that she was stopped by the prisoner near Victoria Foun- dry on her way home with a message for her mother. He pushed her between two walls, threw her down, and committed the offence complained of. Her screams attracted a watchman, and prisoner ran away. Her clothes were torn, and she complained to her parents.—Evidence was given by the watch- man, Charles Machain, and the parents of the child.—Prisoner went into the box. and swore he was not anywhere near the foundry at the time the alleged offence was committed, and called witnesses to bear out this state- ment, who, however, did not answer to their names.—There were previous convictions against the prisoner, who was fined JE20, or two months' imprisonment with hard labour, the Chairman informing him it was lucky for him he had not injured the child.

CANADIANS AT CARDIFF. REPRESENTATIVE COMMERCIAL MEN ENTERTAINED. Advantage has been taken by the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce of the visit to thia country of three prominent Canadians to extend t6 them the same hospitality which the Cardiff representatives, who attended the Congress of Chambers of Commerce received at Montreal last year. Mr. George Drummond (president), Mr. H. B. Ames (vice-president), and Mr. A. J. Hodgson, ex-president of the Montreal Board of Trade (which is synony-1 mous with the chamber of commerce in this country), came over to receive some valuable plats, which has been presented to them in 1 recognition of the hospitable manner in which they received the English delegates last year, and the president of the Cardiff Chamber invited them to visit Cardiff. Unfortunately, Mr. Drummond was unable to accept, having to go to Germany to partake of the waters for the benefit of his health. Mr. Ames and Mr. Hodgson, however, arrtved at Cardiff about two o'clock on Tuesday, and were received at the Great Western Station by Messrs. J. A. Jones and William Jones (vice- presidents of the Cardiff Chamber), T. M. Hieywood, J. H. Mullins, W. North Lewis (members of the chamber), and H. M. Murray (Canadian Government agent at Cardiff). After the usual introductions the visitors pro- ceeded to the Bute Offices at the Pier-head, where they were met by Mr. James Hurman (superintendent of the Cardiff D<y;k8), Mr. H. Wood Davey (ex president of the chamber of commerce) and others. A saloon carriage was provided, in which the visitors and others were conveyed round the docks, a cursory glance at the Dowlais Works being included in the programme. They returned to the Rhymney Railway Station, and drove to Cardiff Castle, where several ladies joined the party. They were entertained to tea at Preswylfa by Mrs. Mullins, and in the evening were the guests of Mr. E. Franklin Thomas (president of the Cardiff chamber) at the Park Hotel. It should be explained that Mr. Franklin Thomas was unable to receive the Canadian representatives at the station, because he is one of the deputation which waited upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer in London on Tuesday in reference to the coal-tax. Mr. Ames, who is staying with Mr. Mullins, is compelled to leave Cardiff this (Wednesday) morning on his return journey to Canada, but Mr. Hodgson, who is the guest of Mr. Franklin Thomas, will remain a few days, and will, probably, pay visite to Penarth and Barry. Mr. Ames is one of the largest leather mer- chants in the Dominion, and Mr. Hodgson is deeply interested in shipping, Messrs. Hodg- son Bros., Liverpool, being a branoh of the firm. There was a representative gathering at the Park Hot^l in the evening to meet the two distinguished Canadians, Mr. E. Franklin Thomas (president of the chamber of com- merce) presiding. A lengthy toast list was gone through, and, in responding to the toast of the evening, Mr. Hodgson said that it was eighteen years since he first visited Car- diff and he must congratulate the mayor and citizens on the growth which had occurred in the town during that time. During their inspection of the docks that day he and his colleague had remarked that there was evi- dence of plenty of commercial life and energy in the fine new docks which had been built. Whatever the rights of the fiscal agitation, it was inspired by patriotic motives, and it seemed to him that if, with a preference on British goods the large proportion of Cana- dian imports came from foreign countries. there was soirething wrong with British methods. If England wanted more of Canada's trade she must make bigger efforts to supply what Canada wanted. Mr. Ames believed Montreal and Cardiff could do mutual service one to another. Canada wanted three things—men, money, and markets, and these England could very largely supply. He impressed on hia audience that mutual preference would entail tempo- rary sacrifice on Canada as well as Britain- Hot on Britain only.

GARW SEWERAGE WORKS. DRASTIC MEASURES BY THE DIS- TRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Ogmorc and Garw District Council was held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel, Brynmenin, on Tuesday, Dr. E. J. 1arry (Pontycymmer), chairman, presiding.— The chief item on the agenda was the further considera.tion of the investigation committee's report re the Garw sewerage works, in which the committee alleged laxity in the super. vision of the works. At the last meeting cer- tain complaints made by the committee nnd investigated by the council were sustained, and the matter had been adjourned.-The council, therefore, resumed the inquiry on Tuesday, and after considerable discussion it was decided that the council resolve itself into committee to decide what steps it was proposed to take in the matter.—On the resumption of public business it was pro- posed that Mr. Dawkin Williams. Mr. Riley, and Mr. Rees, the omcials of the council's engineering staff, be called upon to send In their resignations.—This was carried, Mr. Jacob Edwards alone dissenting.

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STOCKBROKER'S FAILURE. CARDIFF MAN ADMITS GAMBLING IN STOCKS. Mr William Evans, stock and share broker, of Cardiff, who resides at 21, Plasturton-gar- dens, and who carried on business at 53, Jamos-stroet, attended before the Regis- trar (Mr. Harry Cousins) for his public exami- nation at the Cardiff Town-hall on Tuesday. Mr. G. F. Forsdike appeared for the debtor. Replying to the Official Receiver, debtor said his failure was due to losses on specu- lations. Then you have been gambling?" asked M-r. David.-—Yes, sir. Have, you carried on the legitimate business of a stockbroker?—I have always had trans- actions of my own. That'is not an answer to my question.—Yes; since I started business I have always oon- ducted business for clients. Have you had many clients?—The stock- broking business has not been very flourishing for some years now. How many clients?—About 100. Debtor further stated that the money which was advanced to him by his father, amounting to £ 4,020 lis. 9d., was a debt, though he did not expeot that the trustees of his father's estate would claim for it. He admitted, there- fore, that during the time he had been in business—since February, 1902-he had never been in a. position to meet all his creditors. His gross liabilities, according to the statement, amounted to £ 9.121 15s. ad., of which £4,198 3s. lid. is expected to rank for dividend. The deficiency is estimated at £4,713 is. 8d. The examination was closed.

CHEPSTOW CRUELTY CASE. At Chepstow Petty-sessions on Tuesday George Webb, mason, of Chepstow, was charged with unlawfully assaulting his soft William, aged eleven years, and, further, with neglecting his two children, Edward Gilbert and William, aged twelve and eleven years respectively, in such a manner as to be injurious to their hea,lth.-Defendant. in reply to the assault charge, said he was guilty, but acted under provoca.tion; and, in reply to the second charge, said he was guilty, but did not intend them bodily harm. Mr. Lyndon Cooper prosecuted on behalf of the National Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children.—Defendant was a. mason, earning a.n average of 36s. a week, but spent his money in drink, and returned at all hours of the night, leaving the children to the tender mercies of such kindly neighbours as chose to do something for them. Since 1901 defendant had been several timee warned, but without apparent effect. The children were left all day, some- times without Are. and only some bread in the house. On the 23rd of March Inspector Sparks again called, and found the children literally covered with vermin, rash, and dirty, with only dry bread in the house. The younger boy had a large bruise on his head. The elder boy was subject to epileptic fits, which were alleged to have been brought on or accele- rated by neglect, and was removed to the workhouse, and had not had fits since. Both children were i nun red.—The Bench said it was a disgraceful ease, and sentenoed Webb to thtec monthe* imprisonment, and ordered the, ahUdnd to he deieioed at t4e wurkhowe.

SILVER WEDDING PARTING. CARDIFF EX-POLICE INSPECTOR AND HIS WIFE FALL OUT. At Cardiff Police-court on Tuesday the Stipendiary (Mr. T. W. Lewis) again adjudi. cated in the case in which Mrs. Mary Wil- liams sued her husband, ex-Inepector Henry Williams, late of the local constabulary, for persistent cruelty. Mrs. Williams summoned her husband in October last, and before the summons had become returnable the parties entered into an arrangement by which 10s. a week was to be paid to the wife. The hus- band repudiated this agreement, alleging that it was not concluded, but at a subsequent hearing of the oase before Mr. Milner Jones (deputy-stipendiary) an order of 15s. a week was made in the absence of the defendant. An appeal followed in the High Court, and the case was Bent back to the learned stipen- diary for re-hearing, because, in the opinion of the court, the order was made upon a misapprehension of the facts. Mr. John Sankey (instructed by Mr. Harold Lloyd) ap- peared for the complainant, and Mr. Joseph Henry Jones defended. Mr. Sankey. in opening, said the parties had been married 25 years, and they had one daughter, who was now 24 years of age. Un- fortunately, after a time defendant took to drink, aind became more and more addicted to the habit. Matters went from bad to worse, and defendant became very violent. Last July, on several occasions, he refused his wife admittance to the house, and in August he turned out Mrs. Williams and her daughter, and subsequently specific acts of cruelty were alleged. Defendant was in receipt of a guinea a week pension, and was also the owner of four houses in Rennie-strcet, at rentals of 8s. 6d. a week each, two of which there WR4' reason to believe were mortgaged. On Octo- ber 10 an arrangement was come to for a separation, and defendant refused to pay the ooets of the agreement. Mrs. Williams, who now lives at 29, Llanfair- road, said she was a dressmaker, and worked at the business until her eyesight failed. She detailed acts of cruelty, and in reply to Mr. Joseph H. Jones denied that her husband had ever complained about familiarities between herself and a man. Mrs Williams went on to say that the agree- ment of October 12 was signed by both of them. but was not stamped, her husband refusing to carry out the arrangement about costs and furniture. After further evidence defendant submitted to an order of separation, and further con- sented to contribute 10s. a week towards his wife's support, and to pay half of the Tiosts incurred in the prosecution of the appeal and in connection with the present proceed- inge.

BANKS OF THE RIVER USK. COSTLY IMPROVEMENT TO PRE- VENT FLOODING. Colonel W. R. Slacke, R.E., held an inquiry on behalf of the Local Government Board, at the Town-hall, Newport, on Tuesday into an application by the corporation for leave to borrow a sum of JESJM, to defray their propor- tion of the expenses which had been incurred in raising the east bank of the river TJ&k, and for the purpose of a contribution to the Com- missioners of Sewers for the levels and hun- dreds of Caldicot and Wentlooge. The mayor (Colonel Clifford Phillips), the town-clerk (Mr. A A. Newman) and the borough engineer (Mr. R. H. Haynee) attended to furnish the infor- mation which the inspector required. The Town-clerk explained the circumstances under which the amount had been due. In view of the extraordinary flood which occurred in 1899, causing great damage in the borough, the corporation applied to the Commissioners of Sewers to raise the bank of the river Usk on the east side. The commissioners said they had no power to construct works for the pur- pose of dealing with extraordinary floods or tempests, but only ordinary. Thereupon the corporation promoted the Bill in Parliament for, amongst other purposes, taking over the powers and responsibilities of the Commis- sioners within the borough, and raising the river bank. In addition to carrying out the work, the corporation had to pay a sum to the Commissioners under a plan of financial adjustment for loss of revenue. There was no opposition to the application. The inspector will in due time report.

CARDIFF BUTCHERS' REQUEST. A deputation representing the Cardiff and District Butchers' Association waited upon the property and markets oommittee on Tues- day with the object of inducing them to provide chill-rooms at the Roath Market. Mr. Wadley explained the advantages which such, rooms would give, not only to the batchers, but to the customers. Returns from other towns showed that the undertaking oould not pay, and after a long discussion it was decided that the oommittee oould not see their "way clear to aooede to the request.