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FASHIONS FOR WOMEN. « LATEST NOVELTIES IN THE WORLD OF DRESS. Though not yet mid-way bet-ween autumn ami winter, September so far has been ehdly, not to say cold, and this attitude of thf weather has brought forward many fashions in fairs and other protective articles of dress sooner than they would have been had the present month been more geniaJ. We expect chilly evenings in September, but at mid-day the sun, as a rule, shines out bril- liantly and the air is fairly warm. This sharp nip of autumn is reminding us not agreeably that the time of fogs and frosts is net distant. The natives of India have a roal ij:ippleme^t:-il eummcr. Our so-called Indian summer dees not invariably visit us; the idea of its existence here is founded on a f-a.acy, and the time cf its supposed recur- rence. according to the ancient legend, is pre-datcd. The more modern notion is that the halcyon incubates in mid-antn-nn, whereas in the original fable fihe hatched lirr brood about the middle of IwemlxT, and ilc-fehcr Nature, mindful of the fledgings, then obtained an amnesty from old Father Xe^tune, and likewise from the Clerk of the Wea'her. It iii a charming myth, and one of tho-re "half-beliefs" that e\"en in these very practical and prosaic days we like to of tho-re "half-beliefs" that even in these very practical and prosaic days we like to entertain. FURS. The fashion in fur suggests the ponderous. MufT.5 in size are, to quote Dominic iSamT^on. prcdigious," and the same may be said of ths very latent "thing" in millinery; but that is another story. To describe the newest shapes in fur is to chronicle exagge- rations. Our feminine ancestors of a hun- dred years ago carried muffs capacious. enough to serve as vehicles for a lot of heterogeneous articles, to suoh use the big muff was often put. However, looking back to illustrations of drees and its accessories in the far distant past we see that the muff of to-day "beggars" in size that of our great- ereat-grandmothers, who, if dames of social importance, fond of and able to buy furs, doubtless possessed huge "grannie" muffs- big cylinder-shaped articles of sable or of ermine—for those dear old forbears of ours "thought scorn" of meretricious "make- believes." Real fur of the best kind and jewellery of sterling worth were with them a veritable shibboleth. They knew little or nothing of the cheap imitations that now paeos muster with so many of their descen- dants. "Portentous size" and "sterling worth" were watchwords amoB? them; spurious gems and spurious peltry were not known to them. In their day—epite of Longfellow's assertion to the contrary—things were really what they seemed. STOLES. The stoles of this season are considerably longer and very much wider than those worn last year. Some of them are shaped like fiichus, being fashioned like a V, below which the fur falls well over the shoulders, sometime in the form of broad braces, ter- minating in a big bow and broad sash ends cf fur-a weighty addition, cumbersome, and unlovely, let Fashion say what she may. In front the stole ends are very long, and both back and front are finished with ponderous tassels. Another pattern has the appearance of a short cape, rather frilly; it does not reach quite t o the waist at the back, but the stole part extends almost to the fee.t in front. A very elaborate affair was an enveloping-gar- ment of black fox fur and black velvet. The upper part formed a, cape over the shoulders. It was cut in V-shape both back and front, and the velvet then coming into the scheme was broadly banded with the ro.m.e be-autiful fur, forming a tunic drapery or short over- dress, which was swathed round the figure in what is known as the Directoire" style, a style that defies description. Ermine is a most fashionable fur, and marten also; shaded marten is a great favourite. The roots of thje fur are very pale, shading to dark; the points are tipped* a very deep brown colour. DRESSY TAILOR-MADES. During the early autumn a costume smartly made is sufficiently dressy for any and every afternoon function or when making calls. A fashionable West End tailor, amongst other admirable costumes, displayed one in cinnamon brown; the skirt of face cloth was bound with black eaten, the coatee being of "Ottoman" silk very coarsely ribbed. The sleeves, coming below the elbow, showed a slight elevation at the back of the arm, and a touch, of velvet in a deeper brown finished the edge of the sleeves and ttrait of tbe oral in the ahope of Ttevers. A shorfc-waietod vest of crefun and ■ •brawn bnoaade was bound with black satin half am inch- wide. Tassels and buttons- oinmamon-oolooired—were introduced an the coat, and the small chemisette and thTee- qntarter lengtih sleeves were of filet knee. Yellow hrovvns have a great vogue. Oinna- mon, citron, apricot, and oom colour are all in favour; hence, it may be, thatblaa satin ds so much used for trimming. It is a-very desirable contract to brown in all the cur- rent shades. Beit*, aasbee, knots, ana other dreee accessaries are of satin. Buttons, for which there is a perfect rage, ae there iis also for tassels, are alike black. Cinnamon is not a very amenaible colonrr, for even when com- bined with black it is very antagonistic to many of its admirers, "WIho will do betlter if they choose nut-brown, -which is more kindly disposed towards a very large majority. milltn-brs ATe matensr am. extensive use of phim-oolour aitfeoogih it does not tone at all well with a decoration of feathers in assorted oalours, for ■which there is an almost unparalleled demand. The feathers are bunched together, aald represent the entire gamut of colours. The more vivid the tones axe so much the more desirable; orange, emerald»g>reen, royal-blue, purple, and red vie -with each other. Bwt the rage for quills abates not at all. They seem to grow in length. A favourite tramming for a felt hat is a triune group of quill feathered-orange, red, and blue respectively. Jjid-ging by appearance, the reign of the medium-shaped hat is not yet. Our hopeful anticipations in that direc- tion have suffered a severe relapse. We must, however, needs go with the times, translated "Fashion." LONG EYENUras. Our evenings are getting shorter, and indoor amyseroenits arogrowing in popu- larity. Long years ago cards were only played by artificial light, and usually during- the winter only. We can, perhaps, imagine the shame and horror our venerable and very precise ancestors would have felt had a stranger surprised them at the card tahle ini broad daylight, unless, indeed, a.t times, such as Christmas, when many social rules were relaxed and amusement was the order of the day. We speak of strpremely respectable households and not of gambling dens. It is recorded that in one of them—in St. James's^street—in 1768 .four inveterate gamblers sat down to cards on a Monday evening, and only separated the following Wednesday morning because one of them had to attend a funeral! The founder Óff more than one of the clubs made a practice of attending to his patrons when the stakes were high. "I make it a rule," he said. "not to allow any of my servants to he present, for it is my invariable custom to eweoJ) the carpet when the gambling is over, and gene- rally find a few counters on the floor, which ray me for my trouble of sitting up." The craze for Bridge, which is constantly Played before and after lunch and dinner and late into the night, has been so often spoken against that comment on the prac- tice is needless. Loo and whist, formerly pronounced amd spelt "whisk," were favourite games with the aristocracy. A famous feminine diarist of nearly two cen- turies ago mentions that she played one rubber of "whisk" <whist) and lest, the stakes being twelve guineas. Elsewhere her ladyship records a similar piece of ill-luck whilst playing loo. Many caxd-players fftill entertain curious euperstitione con- nected with cards. Some think that sitting in a. line with the grain of the table ensures luck. Not a few carry mascots, in which they place almost unlimited confidence. In the days of very high play a carp. bone was reckoned a potent t.a!isman; indeed, it is an old gambler's superstition that he or she who carried the pa-late-bones of this fish would thereby ensure unfailing success at cards. A NEW CARD GAME Hails from the other side of the Atlantic. It is said to be as much of a gamble as Bridge. The value of the cards is not quite the same as in that popular game, but it is in favour of this new-comer that it is better suited to three persons. IVo and four can play, but the ideal number is three. Whether this game will attain the same wide popularity as Bridge remains to be seen. It is like, and yet unlike, its established rival. TASTY DISHES (FRENCH). Out the remains of cold-boiled beef into neat and uniform slices. Place them in a deep dish in -which a tablespoonfrol of oil. the same of vinegar, salt, pepper, a little minced shallot and parsley have been- placed. Leave the beef in the marinade for half an hour, turning frequently. Make a frying batter, to which the marinade must be added. Pass each piece of meat through the batter and fry the fritters a golden brown in boiling fat. To make the batter put a qaarter of a pound of flotrr in e. basin, moisten it with a gil-l or warm -water, add a piiuih of salt and a tablespooxuful of olive oi-1. When amalgamated beat up the whites of three or four eggs to a stiff froth, and mix them in as lightly as possible. GKWjLED HBKEINGiS AND MUSTARD SAUCE. This is also a French and empty the fish, soare t.hem\ lightly with a. knife, cutting a trifle below the skin in a etasting direotiiom. Steep for ten minutes in a tablespoosafr 1 at ott, wSfb a little pepper and salt. Have a clear fire, and broil the heTTOtgB on a grid. Oook them over a. brisk fire for five minutes on one side, turn, and cook them om the other side. Mix on a pJate a good sized lump of butter wi-tlh a teaspoon- ful of raw mustard. Serve the fish with this sauce. Herrings are now very plentiful. REMAINS OF FISH WITH CREAM. Remove the skin and bones. Make a, white sauce, thickened with the yolk of an egg; it must not be too thick, but well seasoned'with salt and pepper. Butter a fireproof dish, put a little sauce at the 'bottom, then a layer of fish, and repeat until the end. Arrange the m.ixtiye in the form of a dome, pour over the remainder of the sauce. Scncoth the surface with a knife, sprinkle grate,d dry cheese and breadcrumbs over, moisten with a little dissolved butter. Bake a rich gold colour.

VETERAN VOLUNTEERS AT NEWPORT. FAITHFUL SERVICE SUITABLY RECOGNISED. Two past masters in Volunteer organisation were deservedly honoured at Newport on Q.M.Sgt. G. HANHAM. [Photo, Willis, Newport. Monday, when a com- plimentary dinner was ] given at Bland s Restaurant to Quarter-1 master-eergeant George Hanham arid Quarter-1 master-serge-ant G. N. Jeseernau on the occ:i- eiori of their retire- mont from the 2nd V.B. mont from the 2nd V.B. South Wales Bordere'?, which, with members of the old head- quarter companies 4th V.B. South Wales Borderers, Newport, has now been consti- tuted the 1st Battalion Monmouthshire Regi- ment. Quartermaster ser- geant G. Ilanham joined the battalion in January, 1879, and had returned 29 efficient camps up to the 31st of March, when the new scheme came into operation. He retired with permission to retain his rank and wear the prescribed uniform. He holds seven ambu- lance certificates of proficiency, and was appointed ambulance sergeant-major to the i-outh. Wales Volunteer Infantry Brigade Bearer Company for the Bulford Camp, it;o. For several years he was hon. secretary of the headquarter com- panies and the batta- lion sergeants' messes, and held the same posi- tion in connection with the annual and Christ- mas shooting fund. He holds the Volun- teer Long Service Medal. Quartermaster ser- geant G. N. Jeseeman joined in 1880, and got his first experience in the ambulance section, in which he secured three certificates for proficiency. He became sergeant, and joined the first cycling see, Ex-Q.M.Sgt. G. N. JESSEMAN. tion under Lieutenant Nettlefold. Later he was promoted colour-sergeant of B Company, which under his direction. competed success- fully for prizes at Aberavon ajtd Minohead. Subsequently he became quartermaster-ser- geant, a position which he held until the passing of the old Volunteers. He has always been a very keen shot, and has won the Nicol Challenge Cup. which is open, to the batta- lion, and the headquarter companies' chal- lenge cup. He wears the Volunteer Long Ser- vice and Coronation Medals. Quartermaster-sergeant Hanham was made the recipient of a handsome gold chain, with a med.alionsuit,ably inscribed and bearing the cross guns, amd a gold necklace and locket for Mrs. Hanham, while Quartermaster-ser- geant Jesscman was presertitod with a beauti- ful onyx clock and figures to match. The recipients feelingly exp-resaed their thanks.

UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM. MR. BRACE, M.P., AND PEOPLE WITH MILLIONS." Labour Day was celebrated at Neath oil Sunday, when hundreds of members of the various Trades Unions, with bands and banners, paraded the pirlncdpal thorongli' fa-roe of the town, and assembled later in the afternoon at the Gwyn-hall, where a crowded meeting took place. The Rev. Edward Morgan (Congregational minister, Neath) presided, and the principal speakers were Mr. W. Brace, M.P.. and Pro- fessor Lees Smith, Suekm College, Oxford. The proceedings were interspersed with the singing of several Socialist and Labour hymns. Councillor Tom Griffiths (organising aeeot for the Steel Smelters' Union) moved a resolution that the Unemployed Workmen Act had utterly failed to toaob even the fringe of the unemployed question, and urging the Government to matke provision for the finding of work of public utility for all sections of unemployed men and women. The resolution further called upon all workers to join their Trades Unions. Mr. Griffiths said that according to a Board of Trade return issued last week no less than 8.9 per cent. of the members of the various Trades Unions were unemployed, whioh meant 800.000 men. This was Dot a party question. It was a human question. (Applause.) Mr. J. B. Jones seconded the resolution. Professor Lees Smith, in supporting, said that all who studied social conditions were well aware that there was suffioient wealth in this land to keep all in comfort, and the only solution of the existing undeserving poverty was a. diminution of the present inequalities in the distribution of the national wealth. That end could only be achieved by pressure from the workers themselves. Mr. W. Brace, M.P., said the problem of unemployment, was too complex to be solved by an Act of Parliament, and if the present Bill were put upon the statute book it would do very little more than carry them one stage forward towards the solution of this mighty problem. But he warned them that they must not leave it all to Parliament. Parliament dealt with the economic side. It was the duty of the Christian Churches and Christian men and women to deal with the moral side, so that people would think it wrong to possess millions of money when millions of men did not know where to turn, for a mouthful of food. The men thrown out of work by labour-saving machinery should become a charge upon the national Exche- quer, so that the worker might have an opportunity of getting employment, and thus keep himself and his family in respectability instead of being driven to dire want and distress. UNEMPLOYED AT SWANSEA. Thirteen men were brought up by the county police at Swansea on Saturday charged with sleeping out at Swansea brick- works. The magistrates requested the inspec- tor to examine the men's hands, and he reported that some were working men, but others had quite soft hands. The Chairman said he was very sorry for working men who had brought themselves in this way within the law. He hoped they would try to get work, and advised them to live on less than they earned so as to have something for times of unemployment. The men were discharged.

A FAMOUS PHYSICIAN Prescribes a Simple Remedy for INCREASING STRENGTH AND FLESH. An eminent physician, who is well known as a specialist and author, writes:—"No treatment for Phthisis, or weak lungs, would r be complete without Dr. Cassell's Tablets. I have subjected these Tablets to the severest tests, and the results were of the most satis- factory kind. They increase strength and develop flesh by their power to aid assimila- tion. I attribute several important cures mainly to the timely use of these Tablets— they have been added to my list of success- ful medicines." For nerve troubles, stomach and kidney disorders, thinness and weakness of the body, wrecked constitution, decline, and similar ailments, lOJd. laid out in a box of this suc- cessful remedy will prove an effective cure. Any chemist can supply Dr. Cassell's Tablets. 137

FOUNTAIN FOR GRANGE. MR. ISAAC SAMUEL'S PROMISE TO DR. SMITH. Dr. R. J. Smith, one of the members for Gramgetown, hoe received the foiloiwing letter from Mr. Iaaiac Samuel, J.P., of' Cathedral-road, Cardiff. It will be read with interest by the re-sidents of the ward;- I put before my brothers the request you. ma.de on behiaAf of your constituents and the residents of the ward yon represent adid reside in, and they readily accede to your request, and will (D.V.) in 1909 see that one of the two fountains they propose present- ing that year to the Oorpora.tion of Cardiff finds its way to the pa.rk in Grangetown.' They desire me, on their behalf, and I wish to do so on my own, to ttuank you for the kind expressions made on the 19th in3t. regarding my late Brother. Harry 6am-uel, and the members «r< ir^ f«ani% will appreciate your good fedQfcw«araa us, which we a<re vain onouf.'t u> thtafe are joined in by many of tbe dttvto of Cardttf.

ANSWERS FOR ALL. ♦ COMMON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST. We cannot publish any letter unless the wTlter sends hi? real name and address, not necessarily for pub- lication, but as a guarantee of good faith. The Editor cannot undertake to leturn rejected com- munications. Inquiries to be answered in ths next week's issue mwt reach the Weekly Mail OSes not later than the first p<?st on Tuesdav morning. kvery care is taken in dealing with these questions, but we can, of course, assume no responsibility.

LEGAL. Bill of Sale.—" X Y Z."—We do not draw transfers in this coir.mn, so you must con- suit a solicitor. A Subscriber" (Maeeteg).—The charges depend upon the amount cf work invoiv-3d. You had better consult a- patents' a .gent. Euilding Cfeb.—" J. J."—Wc question whether it can bo done, and tbe matter ought to bo put before a person who makes these societies a. speciality. Tenancy Agreement. — Inquirer." —The mamp 10 be affixed œ. impressed varies with the rent. The scale is given in L>a^v for the Million." Old-age Pen&ions:—" M. E. B."—Income is tie t-C'St, net capital. So a. man may easily feoep a cow or two, and yet hie income be U-i2!" .£:21 -to £..31 0, (the scale is a vary ing c.:r:oe\, and fo entitled to a penno-c. -P ]p Marri.xsro.—" Zero."—(1) No, it must be either in the registrar's offie? cr in a rcgi.<* tereo. chapel. &c. (2) No. Special licence of the arehfciehou, however, admits of marriage | in any place and at any time. Ð-"NI of Gift. Unless the d«od of gift contained a power of revocation, which is unlikely, it will prevail over a sub- twqnept will made by the dcnor. (2) There is no official method, only by private inquiry. Compensation.—" York-shire Pudding."—Her employers can get rid of her, but she can ola-im compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1»6, although it may difficult to assess. Some idea can be gathered from" Law for the Million," p. 206. Company.—"Novice.—if the persons joining the undertaking consist of twenty peromns, the concern must be regis.tered as a company, otherwise it would be illegal. If those who joined were twenty or under, scanetMng- miS v n<ej ,re^isterin^ as a limited partnership under the recent Act. We advise you to consult a solicitor. Begular Eeader. (1) It would be sufficient, probably, if it wae only- a verbaJ agreement; if it had been agreed in writing that a week's notice or a. month.s notice should be given, then it must be a clear week or month. (2) The second notice is nonsense; a landlord ca.nnct raise J P ,s terminated the tenancy ana the tenant takes a new teziancv on the terms suggested. Be'vi^dWand°EnJrfS *"LLTON." Third Edition. Taor kL iP," Law up to date. The t' ,ft Ton p^L. ihe PfPle ever published. nJln.ifrtnf' and comprises all the informa- Pril inary Purposes. No home should not £ et- 0r boUni1 in cll>th ls- 6d- » To be obtained from all bock- Eiellers and or from The Stationery Stoz-es, Western MaH Buildings, Cardiff.

MEDICAL. ,Yarmola. W. p." (Dowlais).—This is not an officinal drug. Teeth Extraction. Nervous."—If nitroufi oxide, or laughing-g^s> jg objected to, or chloroform, cocaine, Ac., yon could have gnms rubbed or sprayed with sulphuric ether. Ta^ C- W.Have teeth carefully led by dentist, who hps pro- perly shaped 1 "riFp3ts for this, and clean regularly with camphorated chalk txxrth powder, preferably at bedtime, to avoid accumulation of wMte food 1>f\J- ^ri€ t during day. Use a qwill toota-pick; thus is better than gold or silver ditto, or a fork. Flatulence.—" Dido, h (dtv-->v>o 'U — Try forniamint tablets <1*. lid., from WnSf-i ing and Co., ^«6^tr»t, W.C.), or Beta- Napthol co (B-> w ami Co.). volatile and snlphurifl ether, -50 in glassful <» ginger wine, or peppor- z mrn1 water, or V8;1idol (Zimmer's, Frankfort), -which IDcst chemIsts stock. Should give you Tel1,ef- little with meaL?; take Pill, or Al-oin co. tablets, two at bedtime. SV,erm.a,to:rrhcea, &"c-HaTner" (Llanidloes). -Thiis has been repeatedly answered in our oolmmns, under combined headings. Try HeLmitoloids f^mppessed taiblets, from the BayerJ3<x, Ijmrtod, St. Drmstaii's-hill), or ■bahtoivto off of zinc, iron, and qmnme (.By w., ,a,nd Go.). Xtaoopdioe tab- lets, six daily (4s. 6d. and lis.)), are of real val.ue ao, tonic, ^JcTZP^rative, and restorative agent. Improve stamina Emulsion QJ2d iSanatogen. J-frd-yjjijj^ Spermine, and A'texine are aJi n«rvia3res> and are ncn- poisonoue. poisonoue. Sore.G. G." (I^ntycymmer, Soumh J? bluestone (wetted) t^?0? a j -with, say, Foarmadine 2>a^e, 2>avas, and Oo., Beaik-gtreet, Kegernt- S and lime-water) j ? ^L.Jaer°OTic potaee. iodide -tatolUde, or if P^rerred, our oft^quoted altera»tive—pot-, iqdidi grajjjis, hyd. corr. sub. 1 gram, sy.r. ferri. iodidi Joz.. syr.. aviraiKtii 6 drachms, to 8oz. water; doeo. one. or two tablespooofwls two or three times daily. Donovan's Sol Wioe dadiy.W also a jftiweir'fful asteraitaW. Paraplegia.—" Oannbria,. H- B.—BaarAlysiB must be treated according to oausc, state of XKitient, Ac. Myelitis. ataxfra, spinal ealero- softening, &,c. m cbionic inflammtution- of cord, nitrate of salver, ood-oil as general nutrient, electricity with maseage and rest, 88 circuansba.nces indicate- Ea^ort, in oom- state of cord; mercury or potass. KX]Kte syiphilitic hiet.ory. Phosphorus as „ tomic. BhyeoatignwDe sailicylate- rEKcriwe salifsyiat^ Merck). Spermine, aa SequaM Fluid, Kalemichenteo's (from Ad;. ^Td-fltreet), and strychinafne or Inerotonn, under QuaAified empervieion. jUenme. fW-aleej).—Iimpawe fitamina by p^oteid food. Take Scott's Em-alsion, Virol Srin'k oysters; Malted Coooo. (Fry s pare cocoa Banbury's ma.lt ext.), Win- Hall s coca Wine. Take Didymin 4o^.ln? tlwioe danty. or try Seqraard Fluid, Kalenowhenko'B (Orford^tre<-t,, Ad. isiomseen), Alexine, or Daoophos taiblets, six doily. If mixture preferred, try tine, camtha- naes l draenan, tine, hyoscyami 3 drachms, syrup 4 to loz., and peppermint water to t>oz.; acee, one teaspoonfU'l, gradtially in- 5roafv tsbblei^KxTaiifcLl, at bedtime. (Z) feend for Medicine for the Million," ls. 3d., or l. 9d. oJo.tih. re hair culture. Tine, can- toa/nd'a drac hme, oile of rosemary amd lavender. 20 drops each, to 2oz. calt. de Cologne, is an old but useful formula fErns- mos Witeoo s). Brush gently into scalp at hedtune one or two teaspoonfide. MEDICINE FOR THE MILLION, by a Family physician. A Medical Handbook, containing all information required for ordinary purposas. 228 pages, price Is. net, or bound in cloth Is. 6d. net; postage 3d. extra. ro be obtained from an booksellers and news- findings,r CardiffThe st3tlonery stor6S. Western Mail

GENERAL. Sanatoria."—The Alltymynydd Sana- t-H-iumis situate about three miles from Llanybytner. Bxo<l'n.—rron Pent-roe -About 40,000 specta- tore witnessed the Cardiff v. New Zealand match, and atbout 43,000 the Wales v. New Zealand game on the Cardiff A rmw Park. These figures are approximate.

TEACHING OF WELSH. AT THE BALA-BANGOR CONGREGA- TIONAL COLLEGE. The autumnal meetings of the Bala-Bangor Theological College (Congregational) were held at Bangor on Friday, under the presi- dency of Mr. Benjamin Bees (London). Alder- man Hugh Thomas (Beaumaris), the treasurer, presented a very encouraging financial statement, It was reported that arrangements were to be made by the senate for teaching Welsh to tbe students. Mr. P. R. Prydderch (Penygrpee) presented the report of the board of examiners of can- didates for admission to the institution, amd the following were admitted, the names being in order of merit, the first and second op the list bracketted equal:—Robert William Hughes, Khydmwyn; Rowland J. Pritchard, Dowlais; David Robert Pugh, Liverpool Evan Roberts, Llambedr; Jenkin Lloyd, Resolven; and William Thomas, Corris, Merioneth. Addresses to the students were delivered by the Eevs. Owen Thomas (London), D. Stanley Jones (Carnarvon), David Rees (Capel Mawr), and others. An encouraging report was presented, show- ing the progress of the special building fund of JB5,000, on behalf of which the Rev. Elias B. Jones (Holyhead) is visiting the Ctnirches.

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. CARDIFF SEAMAN WHO SET FIRE TO HIMSELF. The Cardiff Board of Giardiasis on Satur- day expressed their tender and cordial sympathy with the Bev. David Davies, rector of Dimaa Powds, in the deep low he had sustained (by the death of his mother. Alderman F. J. Beavttn, Mr. MeShuish, and the Chairman (Canon Buckley) spoke to the motion of condolence in sympathetic terms. A motion of sympathy with Mr. Richard Williams in his jlinces was also adopted. Alderman F. J. Beaveun said the present staff at the workhouse was equal to n<an^ng the few caees of whooping cough that had occurred, but he apprehended that this children's complaint would spread, and in such an event extra assistance would. have1 to be engaged. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Pfirifcrihard's list of those he had asSiated uxuder sipeoial circtnimstactices inaktded a Chceek seamd" who bad been naitunaJa&ed. yv. Honaon pfressed for fuM rarticok-rs. Aldermaai F. J. Beavan said be, did not know wihethier it was to be believed or not, but it was said that tftms GtDeØk seameai set fire -to hfimsedf because he did not poasesB e»>. luaJCpeni^- iin tbe whole world. Mr. IVkarfc.a.Td's action wes r.pi^roved.

MISSING RELATIVES. 4 This column Is open for genuine cues of MleslaC" Relatives but not for runaway bnsbands and wivea Persons inquiring must write very distinctly, and express themselves clearly in jrlTinp particulars, and state reJationsnip. The full name and addrc?? of inquirers must be given for publication in each ir,stance. Foreign and Colonial papers a.re requested to copy.

II CURT IBS (Annie'), last heard of 1905, at Pall ?.f.a 11-terrace, London, W. Inqrrirer, ocmsin, G. Morton, H.M.S. Virago, CShi'na. ■OOilPTOiN' (Mi-p. Oaroline), is inquired for by her son, John Comptcn, Box 20, Pbst- officc, Nortirr/ood, Caneda. CA^ST>ALE.—F. J. Bead, 50, Dtartby-efcreet, Psckham, London, sceka -uncle, Spell in Oa.w>daJe, who left. Oreat Horhesley, near Oolchest-er. 7 fescx, 1SS7, supposed was in London, 1897. DEE. l-ast ]-?.ird of Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., t.SSS. T.riq-u:irar, nephew. Thcm^rg Mayiiiard, 24. G-len^il-k-grove, Moraiagtoa- roa.'l. New Crocas, London. eotjgls -S (Martha, maiden name), last hv'"rd of Calcut'ta or Bombay, Indiia, 1893, Eis.rrk<l a col-otrrcd rice merchGint, Inquirer, nephew, William Joseph War- ner, 55, ifontford-place, Kensington, London. HAR-F-IS (Walter), left Stwa<taarrf, May, 1S34, moy te m At^traJia. Inquirer, danghter, Jvdiftfi Helen !0, SoiEglcy-road. Sojth Xorwo-od, London. JESKJ^S (Walter ac-d WiHiarn), lost heard c-f Llanfar OaJdicot, Mon., 1S80. In- quirer, niec-?, M-ary Jenkins, nofw STis. M. Dun^kley, 15S, Aracclla-ttreet, Boath Pari:, Cardiff. LEWIS (Wa-ltei* George), collier, aged about 27. laet. seen at Clown, near Ohe?terSeld, 1903. Inquirer, Mueieian J. Lewis, Band 1st Bait'jali^-?, West Ycrks Begiment, Knl- dana, Murree Hills, India. MURRAY (James), cooper, of Poobaes, Scot- land, went. to Omtario, Caasaxia, about 1836, and fought for Loyalists in Rebel- lion, 1837-9, last heard of 1850. Inquirer, nephew, Robert Murray, 41, Chelimer-road, Clapton Park, London. QUINCY (Job), left Cheltenham for the gold ddggingp, last heard: of keeping Max's- Hotel, Mortlabe, Victoria, afbont 1864. In- quirer, niece, Rebecca Quincy, now Mrs. Sn.ellers, Britamnia House, Gharford-road, CSmrford, near Bromegrove, Worcestesr- r,bire.

COLLIERY MANAGERS VISIT CARDIFF. THE CITY CREATES A RECORD IN ELECTRICITY. A very pleasant afternoon was spent in Cardiff on Saturday by the South Wales and Monmouthshire Branch of the National Association of Colliery Managers. The members and others to the number of about 60 assembled at the Engineers' Institute at 4.30. Here they were received by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Illtyd Thomas), who placed at their disposal an electric car, in which he accompanied them to the power station, Newport-road. As many of the collieries have put in electric installations, the plant at the power statiora was inspected with a great amount of interest, and the explanations given by Mr. C. G. M. New, deputy engineer., and Mr. O. S. Hosgocd, station superinten- dent, were fully appreciated. Subsequently the company was entertained at the City-hall to a meat tea by the Lord Mayor, who presided. Among those present were Messrs. Talieain Richards (Mardy), president of the branch; Fred Gray, his Majesty's inspector of mines; S. Jacobs, David Davies (Coegnant), Maltby (Mardy), H. P. Herdmam (Bridgend), S. A. Everitt (Ogmore Vale), Price (Cilely), David Evans (Maesteg), Sam Davies (Cardiff), Robert Gibb, Jenkin Jones (Oacrau), D. Wil- liams (county lecturer, Cardiff), E. S. Wil- liams (Cymmer), J. S. Ward (Cardiff). R. S. Jenkin (Swansea), W. Macpherson (Maeeteg), and D. J. Griffiths (secretasry). After tea Mr. Taliesin Hichande moved a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor for his kindness in allowing the members to inspect the power station and for his hospitality. It was singular, when they remembered the amount of money made in Cardiff out of the coal trade, that this was the first occasion that a mining engineer had occupied the civic chair. (Applause.) Mr. Fred Gray seconded, and the motion was carried, amidst applause. The Lord Mayor said that when. he heard' that the colliery maoiagero ware going to inspect the power station he felt that, although he had already entertained some eighteen or twenty societies this year, he could not-allow thent to visit. the city v«=iUbt- out giving them a, tfeoeption. He hoperf- tbeir visit to the electrical works would be of -benefit to them. He remarked that he heldf a first-class certificate as colliery manager when he was 23 years of age. Mr. ArtboT Ellis, electricaj manager and ei*tfteerr stated tihart last year the working cost was -3d. per nnit,yW-hich he believed would create a record. Coal was e. very heavy item. costing as much as .1.d. per -rarit. Last year they anticipated the rise, and saved from JE.6,000 to E7,000 by allowing the previous con- tractor to go on. Now they were buying in the open market at 2a. a ton under the lowest; tender. Mr. Ellis, aJhxdimg to labour-saving 1 appliances, said there were only two men in the stokehole for sixteen boilers, and only five men to attend to engines of between 11,000 and 12,000 horse-power. The company was then oomdncted over the City-hall by the Low! Mayor. THE PBJaSIDHNT'S ADaXEESS. In the evening the monthly meeting of the branch was held at the Engineers' Institute, under the presidency of Mr. Taliesin Richards. Eighteen new members, including the Lotrd Mayor of Oajdiff, were elected. It was resolTced that if the council thought advisable a president, should continue in office two yeaas, and that the annual meet- ing in the seooad year should be heM in London. "The President in his address said it was pleasimtg to know that the association was rapidly increasing its membership, and it was expected that in the near future the parent organisation would be able to grant the various branches larger contributions to extend the objects of the association. It WTtO now fairly established, and he hoped the day was not far distant when the whole of the colliery managers in the United King- dom would be enrolled as members. The South Wales branch had made the greatest progress in respect of new members. During the year 1907-8 the membership had increased from 45 to 70, and it now stood at 96. The important issues of the proposed changes in the hours of labour by the adop- tion of variously devised eight hour schemes had also received considerable attention. Not only had the asaociation placed its views before the Home Secretary, but it was even now gathering information from its bramdhes so as to lay before him what it '(believed would be the ultimate effeet of such far-reaching changes. One of. the most diffi- cult questions which the colliery manager had to contend with, and one that must be dealt with in the near future, was the ever- increasing amount of time lost by colliery workmen, not only after each recurring pay- day, but at various periods throughout the year. One oojliery company had ascer- tained that last year the time loet at their varkras pits ranged from 24 per cent, to 28 per cent. They-found that 3.91 per cent. was due to illness or accident, so that the lost time given to playing, drinking, and holidays amounted to about 22.09 per cent. Working this' out on an average of E2 per man, they found that the astounding amount of over ;B50,000 was lost in wages at too cofLlioriee he referred to. Bat the loss was not oon- fined to unearned wages, for a mnch larger area of workings. must be kept open and secured than would be the case if the men Were regular in their attendance, the result therefrom being increased danger from tails in idle places, causing impeded ventilatim, a greater length of roads to keep open. and, consequently, a coneideriaible increase in the ooet of repairs. Dealing with rescue apparatus, the presi- dent said the subject worald receive the deepest consideration of the asaocdaitiLon, as its members would be the people to whom 6uch apparatus would be entrusted. He wished it to be known, however, to what a limited extent it could be used in saving life, owing to the interruption of ventilation in some cases and the great heat in others, which would make it dangerous to the rescuers to go into the mine. Coal dnst afforded material for profound thought, but the experiments which had recently been made had not thrown much more light upon the subject. Dealing with supposed flaxneless explosives, he said there were four authenti- cated cases of accidents paused by permitted expkxjrres during the past year. While considering the question of safety, be asked, When may we expect to flee a safety lajrnp in the highest sense-of woird?" Although the number and kinds of Lampe, were constantly increasing, they did not appear to have progressed much further than the ideas of Six Humphrey Davey 8íIld Dr. Cdanny. If they contld educate the work- men to eliminate from their midst the careless and reddees characters a. good dead migbt be said for the lamps now in nee, but until that happy mille-niun, arrived such lamps must be a source of danger. (Applause.) On the motion off Mr. D. Daisieo a hearty < vote of thanks was accorded to the president for his address.

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