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PAGEANT PERFORMERS. I. MISS BBADNEY. MISS MOYA FIN UCANE, who takes the character ot Dame Wales, and MISS DOROTHY ALLCOCK, the four year old daughter of Mr. J. Allcock, the city treasurer, who presented Miss Finacane with the bouquet seen in the photograph. n IM. FOREMER-WAliKER as Princess Nest and Miss M. V. WILLIAMS and MISS M. OLIV ARDI. Maids of Honour to the Princess.. MISS M: WINTON and her understudy, MISS RANDALL. as St. Clydai, Interlude II., .Scene 2. MISS LESTER JONES as Princess Morwen Lefain and ItB. R- <TRATTA m as King Arthur. MR. F. DEYEREUX As Einon ap Cadivor, Interlude HI., Scene 2. MR. J. E. EDMUNDS As Prince Beli the Great, Interlude II., Scene 2. [Photo. Shippobotham. MR. CRABTREE As Lancelot, Episode II. -MINow- MR. WILLIAM MORGAN As Elystan Giodrydd, Prince of Ferlye. Inter- lude III., Scene 1. MR. ERNEST WILLIAMS Afl Captain of Queen Catherine's Bodyguard. MB. RARRf S. CLAJAJV As Owen Tudor in the beantiful pavane dance scene. [Photo. Durs. MR. W. H. SMALE As Gruffydd ap Llewelyn (understudy to Mr lestyn Williams). rPboto. by 6Yhala. Cardiff. MASTER NORMAN SWASH • As a Welsh soldier—the tiniest of the Pageant warriors. rWlnto rVrn

GOLF HOUSE BURNT. By a fire which br<5ke out on Tuesday afternoon the newly-erected pavilion of the Pontypridd Golf Club wae practically demolished. The bui-Iding. partly a wooden structnre, had not been completed, and new furniture -as only taken to the premises last week. In addition to the building itself most of the players' paraphernalia has also been destroyed, and the damage is roughly esti- mated at between £400 and £ 500. Some workmen in a hayfield close by ran to the assistance of those on the premises, and in this way succeeded in saving most of the furniture. The building was, in a very short time, a mass of flames. It is surmised that the fire originated through a plumber's lamp igniting some of the felting between the boards and the zinc. Mr. Owen Thomas, the secretary, is away on his holidays, and it is not exactly known what the position of the club is with the insurance company, but, in any event, local golfers are much perturbed over the unfor- tunate mishap, as the pavilion world, in the ordinary course things, ha.ve been formetlly opened in a week ar so.

SHOW AT ST. DAVID'S. I FINE EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES. A very successfnl flower show was held at St. David's on Monday, the exhibits being numerous ajid quaJity good. The president of the show was the very rev. the dean; secre- tary, Mr. F. Lewis; treasurer, Mr. W. R. Appleton. The following is the list of the (principal awards:- Cabbageo: G. G. Perkins. Cauliflowers: M. Barkway. Lettucee, cabbage: T. Llewellin, RaveTfordwest. Lettuces, cos: G. G. Perkrns. Radishes: G. G. Perkins. Rhubarb: John Thomas. Parsley: Thos. George. Beaiia, French: John Thomas. Beans, broad: G. G. Perkins. Peas: R. Ba.rkway. Carrots, long: John Thomas. Cucumbers, ridge: G. G. Perkins. Pumpkins: W. i Hughes. Turnips: T. Llewcllin, Haverfordwest. Celery, red: John Thomas. Onions, autumn: John Thomas. Onions, potato: T. LlowellLn. Shallots: T. Lteweliin. Basket of salad: John Thomas. Potatoes, round, white: O. G. Perkins. Potatoes, round, coloured: G. G. Perkias. Potatoes, kidney, white: G. G. Perkins. Potatoes, kidney, coloured: G. G. rv.-kins. Collection Of potatoes: G. G. Perkins. Apples, dessert: R. Bark- way. Apples, cooking: Thos. Georce. Plunks: R. Bark- way. Pears: The Dean. Gooseberries, green: A. Owen- Williams. Gooseberries, amber: A. Owe a-Williams. Gooseberries, red: Colonel Howell. i~rr:iwherries: The Dean. Raspberries: The Dean. Currants, red: The Dean. Currants, white: J. Morgan Williams. Currants, black: Colonel Howell. Tomatoes: Tlio George. Col- lection of fruit: 1st, The Dean. Annuals: Tho Deem. Perreaiais: The Lkean. Asters: liios. George. Mart- golds: Thos. George. Sweet peasi Colonel Howell. Stocks: A. Owen-Williams. Fuchsias: Colonel Howell. Begonias: Colonel Howell. Petunias: W. Jenkins. Geraniums: Mrs. Batemaa. Onions, spring sown: John Thomas. Cucumbers, frame: John Thomas. Beet- root: T. Llewellin, Haverfordwest. Leeks: Thomas George. Parsnips: Thos. George. Red cabbage- Thos George. Carnations: T. Llewellin. Pansies: G G. Perkins. Double dahlias: The Dean. Roses: Colonel Howell. In the evening a foncert was held in the Town-hall, presided .over by the very rev. the dean. »

AN AWKWARD WRECK IN THE RIVER USK. NEWPORT HARBOUR BOARD IN A DILEMMA. Mr. L. Llewelyn presided at Wednesday's meeting of the Newport Harbour Board.- With reference to the wreck of the steam- ship Oonseil Pere, which still remains in the River Usk, Mr. Forestier-Walker inquired how it was that there was so much delay.—The Harbour Master said there were a number of holes in the hull of tMte wreck, which let the water in to such an extent that the pumps could not oontend with it. Mr. Charles D. Phillips thought the abor- tive attempt to remove the wreck looked childish. The contraotor, he thought, was under penalties to remove the wreck by June last. Mr. G. F. Colbome (chairman of the finance committee) said the contractor deposited a sum of money, some of which wae in the bank now, whioh he would have to forfeit if his oontract were not fulfilled. In answer to further questions, the Har- bour Master said the wreck could not be blown up; as soon as anyone began to fire ehote they were threatened with actions at law all the way round. With reference to the place for depositing dredged material ftom the Alexandra DOCKS (which the dredging oommittee insisted should be between the Usk Patch and the Welsh Grounds), Mr. Forestier-Walker asked if there was any evidence that the stuff came back into the river from the place where it was formerly deposited. Mr. Ernest Lyne said there was the evi- dence of marked bottles ha/ving come back with the flood tide. Mr. Oolborne, in bringing up the report of the finance committee, said the harbour dues showed a decrease of X22 8s. 5d. for July, but during the four months from the last annual meeting there was an increase. Everybody knew what the oauee of the falling off in I July was due to.

CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL. STARTLING DISCLOSURES IN LONDON. In the "Lancet" Mr. F. G. Mackereth makes some startling statements as to the prevale- t of the drinking of alcohol among London children:—" Some months ago I obt,ained figures from a few of the London County Council infant schools, and found tha.t, in each, no less than 40 per cent. of the inf<mte under eight years of a.ge drank alcohol more or lees regularly. In one school of a.<me 300 infants I found that 11.8 per cent. drank alcohol daily, 31.1 per cent, drank oooaaioiiAUy, anA 54 per cent, were Band oi

HYGIENE FOR CHILDREN. PONTYPRIDD STIPENDIARY ON QUACK ADVERTISEMENTS. In connection with the Summer School now in session at Swansea, Dr. D. J. Morgan, medical officer of health, delivered a lecture, in the course of which he said that he woula educate the general public to use their common-sense, and to know that prevention was better than cure. School teachers and physicians must work hand in hand. The child might be saved from disaster by early inculcation of sound hygiene. By the early and systematic training in good habits, ba.sed on sound psychology, the individual could be fitted to cope with the trials of average life. Habite cf self-denial in little things keep the character strong for the day when the state of the family caJled for self-sacrifice to greater things. In conclusion, he said their work was to teaoh the children to be us natural as possible, to avoid the artificial and unreal. Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, who presided, at the conclusion of the lecture entered a strong protest against the way in which magazines and newspapers, especially reli- gious newspapers in Wales, are plastered all over with odious advertisements of quack medicines—enough to make the blush of shame rise to the £ ace of Welshmen—and be held it was high time for the eduoated profeseora and teachers especially to show their dis- approval of this, which was a disgrace to our civilisation. He looked forward to the time when the children would be taken up over a cliff railway to a school on the hill. We were on the verge of great changes in this country. We had a great number of reproaches to wipe out, suor. as the stagger- ing infantile Aiortality in our towns.

MR. ALBERT R. BULLEY, Who, as marshal of the performers' field, has rendered valuable assistance throughout the I Pageant. [Photo. Wills.

SOUTH WALES ASSIZES. COUNTIES AND BOROUGHS GROUPED TOGETHER. The "London Gazette" contains Orders in Counoil which state that the county of Car- marthen, the county of the borough of Car- marthen, the county of Pembroke, the town and county of Haverfordwest, and the county of Cardigan shall, for the purpose of the next. winter assize, be united together and form one county, under the name of the Winter Assize Oounty No. 6. The assizes will be held at Carmarthen. The counties of Brecknock and Radnor shall for the purpose of the next winter assizes be united together and form one county, under the name of the Winter Assize Oounty No. 7. The assizes will be held at Brecon.

NEW SCHOOL FOR NEWPORT Alderman Colonel Clifford Phillips presided at a meeting of the Newport Education Com- mittee on Monday. The resignation was accepted of Dr. Brinley R. Lloyd, schools medical officer, on his appointment to a similar position at Sheffield. The tender of Mr. R. W. Moon, of Newport, at £19,197 was accepted for the erection of the new higher elementary schools on Stow Hill. The other tenders were:—Thomas Charles, Newport, £ 18,934; T. Davies and Sons, Cardiff, £ 20,805; C. H. Reed, Newport, £ 19,625; John Jenkins, Newport, £ 19,675; A. T. Colborne, Swindon. £ 20,839 14s. 9d.; T. F. Howells, Cardiff, £ 25,944 112e. 8d.; and W. E. Blake, Plymouth, £ 19,450.

LITIGATION WITH WIFE. COWBRIDGE BANKRUPT AND HIS "DOMESTIC DIFFERENCES." At Cardiff Bankruptcy-court on Tuesday (before, the registrar, Mr. Harry Cousins) John Willie Hughes, of the Cowbridge Arms, Cow- bridge, appeared for his public examination. The, liabilities expected to rank for dividend amounted to JB62 6s. 4d., and the deficiency £ 48 16s. 4d. The bankrupt attributed his failure to domestic differences and litigations with his wife. ■ In answer to the official receiver, he said his wife had taken proceed- ings against him for assault and main- tenance, and he was ordered to pay her 10s. a week. He was afterwards sued by his wife in the country-court for JB120. and the matter was referred to the registrar. As a result, judgment was given against him, under which he was ordered to hand over certain furniture to his wife, which he did. After the judgment had beeu given against hi?n, he gave a bill of sale for £100 to his employer, Mr. Jenkins. Bankrupt had been employed as a brewer's traveller, and when he took the Cowbridge Arms his employer found the money for the ingoing the house being tied to him for the supply of goods. The examina- tion was closed provisionally upon the bank- rupt signing the notes. BANKRUPT ABSENT. The Official Receiver (Mr. George David) stated that Thomas Lewis, travelling draper, Old-Church-road, Whitchurch,.had. not put in an appearance to undergo his examination. There was reason to believe that the bank- rupt had absconded. The name of the ba.n.krupt was called three times outside the oourt, but there was no response, ajid the registrar (Mr. Harry Cousins) adjourned the case sine die. The official receiver stated that it was his intention to apply for a warrant in Chambers.

PENRHIWCEIBER MAN IN GRAVE PERIL. EXCITING RESCUE SCENES AT NEW QUAY. Mr. Harry Davies (21). son of Mr. Samuel Davies, A.C., superintendent of the London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Assurance Company (Limited), Tanyrallt. Penrhiwceiber, very narrowly escaped drowning whilst bathing at New Quay. Being' an indifferent swim- mer, and having gone beyond his depth, he found himself unable to turn towards the shore, and lost self-possession. He imme- diately sank" and was very nearly drowned. Another bather, on having his- attention called to Mr. Davies, went quickly to his help. The rescuer, however, was exhausted before he oould. bring the unfortunate young man ashore, when another man instantly cast off hie outer garments and rushed to his I assistanoa, and together they brought the unconscious man to land. Mr. Harries, of Mountain Ash, an ambulance man, assisted by another, Mr. Gwyn Parry, of Pontycwm- mer, rendered valuable first aid. The state of unconsciousness, however, continued for several hours. Pneumonia and pleurisy having supervened, the patient is reported to be in a critical state.

CAERPHILLY WOMAN'S FATE TOOK POISON AFTER SUFFERING FROM INFLUENZA. An inquiry was held at Caerphilly on Tues- day, before Mr. David Rees, the district coroner, touching the death of Annie Saun- ders (52), wife of John Saunders, 42, Castle- street, Caerphilly, who died on Sunday last as the result of taking carbolic acid.—John Saunders stated his wife had been suffering from melancholia following a severe attack of influenza.-The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence, adding that death took place whilst the deceased was of unsound mi ad.

CREMATED ALIVE. FOREMAN'S FALL INTO CEMENT FURNACE. Harry Bishop, a, foreman of works, employed at Messrs. Martin Earle and Co.'s cement factory at Wickham, near Roches- ter, met with a terrible death on Tuesday evening. He was cioiteing the top of a kiln in the course of his duty, when the crown of the kiln collapsed, a.nd he was precipi- tated into the deep well of He must have been literally cremated alive. Gangs of men were promptly set to damp down and of men were promptly set to damp down and I draw the fire, but it is feared that not a particle of the unfortunate man's body will | be found, BO fieroe was the heat.

THE FREEDOM OF NEWPORT I MAYOR'S TRIBUTE TO ALDER- MAN MOSES. In aooordanoe with notice, the Mayor (Mr. Grabanj W. White, J.P.) at the monthly meeting of the Newport Town Council on Tuesday moved that Lhe honorary freedom of the borough be conferred upon Alderman J. Moees, the "father of the oouncil," who has been a member of the corporation for the past 44 years. In moving the resolution the Mayor pointed out that Alderman Moses was chief magistrate of the borough in 1877. 78. IJe was elected an alderman in 1885, and had for many years been chairman of the works and general purposes committee, to the manifest- advantage of the town. Alder- man Moses was also chairman of the elec tricity committee in 1900, when the work was very onerous. Instead of devoting his time to the amassing of a large fortune. Alder- man Moss's sense of public duty had led him to devote a large portion of his time to the interests of his fellow-citizens, and so set an example of the true ideal of citizenship— service for others. Alderman T. Parry, the ex-mayor, seoonded, and remarked that Alderman Moses had been a harbour commissioner for 50 years and a pilotage commissioner for 30 years. The resolution was carried, only three cr four members abstaining from voting. The arrangements were left in the hands of the same committee which dø-llt with the conferring of the freedom on Viscount Tre- degar. COUNCILLOR AND "ROAD HOGS." Councillor J. H. Williams, referring to the suggested diversion of motor traffic from High- streeit. to Dock-street on Saturday evening, saad these road hogs were becoming more and more dangerous. Mr. E. Davies. who brought the matter forward, said he was glad to see there was an improvement, and that several cars did now use Dock-street. The matter then dropped. "A BLESSED SUNDAY AFTERNOON." Alderman R. Wilkinson drew attention to what he termed the hypocritical position of some of the members on the subject of Sunday duty. He noticed that some of the members sup- ported an application for a Sunday delivery of letters at Liswerry. and also the laying of tramwny lines on Stow-hill Con Sunday, and yet they would not allow the people the con venience of spending a "blessed Sunday afternoon" in a tramcar. It was Puritanical and on the subject of Sunday trams there was some spite. The Mayor: I must ask you to withdraw the term "spite." Alder- man Wilkinson: I will. sir. Alderman Greenland: You must not call me puri tanical, for if you do I ^11 call you a parallelogram. (Laughter.) THE BUDGET. It was reported by the finance committee that a resolution on the Budget had been received from the Town-clerk of Hove, and that they as a committee recommended that no action be taken. Mr. J. II, Williams moved that the I paragraph be changed to the following rc,sol iit ic r) :That in allocating the grants for the new land taxes to local authorities consideration should be given to such authorities according to the amount of revenue raised from such taxes within their revenue raised from such taxes within their own area, and within a reasonable radius thereof. That copies of the resolution be sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the local M.P's." Mr. F. Phillips thought they should receive notice of a resolution of such magnitude. Mr. Robjent thought the council would get into a political discussion, and suggested that it would be better that the amendment take the form of referring the paragraph back. Mr. Williams: I don't know anything about political matters. I aIXl quite willing that the paragraph shall be referred back. Alderman Wilkinson paid he thought they ought not to attempt to interfere with the Parliamentary Budget when they had a Budget of their own. The matter wa.s referred back. Councillor Swash drew attention to the need for better sewer ventilation in the borough. He ?aid that, he had only recently been way- laid by residents of Ombe-rsley-road, who complained that fcliey were unable to open their bedroom windows on account of the foul smell. The chairman of the sanitary committee said the matter was receiving attention. A MATTER OF MOMENT. In bringing up the report of the educa- tion committee "Aldermau Clifford Phillips said Dr. Lloyd, the schools medical officer, had resigned, but had gone to Sheffield a.t the same salary, viz., £ 250. Jlr. T. Parry said there had already been two oil an go-, and he thought the salary was not enough to make the position attractive. It was not to the interests of the town or the ohildren that there should be frequent changes, and he hoped the committee would 1 give attention to the matter.

COLOURED MAN AND HIS REVOLVER. 1 EXCITING MIDNIGHT SCENE AT CARDIFF. A sensational tuappeining in Bute-street or Tuesday morning had a sequel before th< Cardiff stipendiary in the afternoon, wher John Baptisde (43), a Portuguese fireman, wa charged with attem \ting to. murder Morgar Joseph Herbert by shooting at him with a revolver. Prisoner ia a fine specimen of man- hood, standing 6ft. Sjin. He entered the dock with a polite salute to the stipendiary, and spoke fairly good English. Prosecutor, a boilermaker, residing at the Workmen's Homes, Mill-lane, said he wae in Bute-street at a qua "ter to one that morning with a man named Henderson. They first saw the prisoner "ossing the road in an opposite direction. 11 flere was a woman about aLso, but when he (prosecutor) wished her "Good-night" she turned round and spat in his face. Witness then remarked, "You prefer a nigger to i white man." Prisoner then cro-sed the r- ad and a^ked witness what he meant. Witness repeated the remark, whereupon prisoner replied. "If anyone calls me a nigger I get insulted. If they call me a coloured man I don't." Wit- ness explained tha,. nigger and coloured man had the same meaning to him, and that he meant no offence. Prisoner then said he was a Bri, tsiher, at which prose- cutor retorted, "Wt 1, if you will just oome up the street I'll fl 'ht you as a Britisher." Prisoner replied, "A 11 right; go a,head." as though he meant to fight with his hands, but when prosecutor got about 15ft. away the prisoner drew a revolver. Witness observed, "That im't the way Britishers fight in England. Put it ba/ck and fight with your ban La." Prisoner did so, but flourished his walking-stick. Witness got near enongh to wrench the stick away, but got "a clout" on the head, and retaliated by giving prisoner a blow on the mouth. Pri- soner thremr a bag of sugar in his face, and witness said to his friend, Henderson, "Come ?n;, I have *he stiok; that will finish it. Witness next turned his back to the prisoner, a.nd 86 he did so a shot was fired, and be heard it whistle past his ear. Almost immediately a constable was on the scene. Prisonier: He called me a nigger, and that insulted me. He asked me if I had any money, and I said "No." This was denied by prosecutor. Prisoner: When the two of you wanted to fight me didn't I t »U you to go away and leave me alone?— £ >. When one took his coat off I used the stick, but when tOO two came at me I used the revolver. Prosecutor: I toof* my coat off to get the free use of my limbs when he said he was a Britisher. Prisoner: I pulled the revolver and fired in the air, and after I ran to see a place to get free. I didn't want to kail you. George Henderson, a labourer, also of the Workmen's Homes, gave similar evidence, remarking that when "the flash of the pistol" came he threw his l..ead over the railings. A woman ran out of shop screaming, and a crowd assembled. The flash came from the direction of the prisoner, who was near the wall. Two policem m rushed up and held the prisoner, who declared that he had no revolver. Prisoner: I had nothing to do with the girl, a.nd he msultee me. Polloe-constable Leonard Davies said he was on duty in Bute-street about 12.15 tha.t morn- ing, when he heard the report of a firearm. The prisoner was standing about 50 yards away, and witness saw the flash. Witness said to prisoner, "W here's the revolver?" and he replied, "I haven t got one." Witness took off prisoner's cap, and on his head was the revolver (produced) Prosecutor then came up and said. "He's pointed a revolver at me and shot at me." Witness told prisoner he would take him into custody, and he replied., "I did not intend to hit him." He was con- veyed to Bute-street Police-station. The revolver w."s a five <\hambered one, and con- tained two bail or bridges and one empty cartridge oase. W1 jn formally charged the prisoner made no r -ply. Prisoner: Didn't t. e man (Herbert) want to hit me aftei you arrested me, and you told him to stor ?■ Yes.. Didn't he want to fight me after I got to the station?—I didn't hear that. Mr. Soara-dimos, 273, Bute-street, refresh- ment house-keeper, said he first heard his window being broken, and later found a. bullet outside, after striking a match. Police-oonstaJjle J >æph Reed said he was on Bute-street croc ing when he heard the report and saw Q. cloud of smoke. He and Police-constat e Davies ran in the direction and caught prisoner. "Where's the revolver?" a.sked wtness, and the prisoner replied, "I haven't got a shooter." Tho win- dow was broken five or six feet above the ground. By Prisoner: Witness bad knc-wn prisoner eight or nine years and had never seen him drunk, use bad lan uage, nor insult anyone. Pri80ner w. oomatitted ffrp t,r"»^ M the¡ aeBiaee.

FINANCES OF MERTHYR. THE COUNTY COUNCIL THREATEN LEGAL 1 ROCEEDINGS. A meeting of the finance committee of the Merthyr Corporate n was held on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Williams. Merthyr Vale, pre. siding. A claim of £326 Is. 3d. was received from the Glamorgan County Council for rent due in respect of the Dt wlais, Merthyr Vale. and Merthyr Central Po >oe-stations, with an inti- mation that if the amount were not paid before the next neeting of their finance oommittee legal proceedings would probably be instituted. It as decided to discharge the account, less deductions for ground rent and property-tax. and to make a demand upon the county ocuncil for immediate pay- ment of the sum d e from them to the cor- poration for the rent of the stipendiary justice's court and of rooms for the magia trates and. the just-ces* clerk. Having invited tenders from various guarantee societies for the insurance of th$ head teachers of tie education authority iq connection with the payment of salaries by them, the borough controller reported that he had arranged for their insurance at the very low rate of 4 oer oent., less 15 percent, commission on premium. By re-arranging the whole of the corporation's guarantee bonds they would under the new arrange- ment be covered to the extent of £12.000 for £20 8s., while under the old arrangement the cover of £4.300 cost them £17 12s.—The oommittee regarded this es highly eatisfaio tory.

VICAR AND THE BISHOP OF BANGOR. "CONFRONTED WITH PIGMIES IN HIGH PLACES." Caustic oomments on the Bishop of Bangor are contained in the current issue of the "Holyhead Parish Magazine" from the pen of the Rev. T. Edwin Jones, vicar of Holy- head, and a well-known advocate of Dises- tablishment. He accuses the bishop of stifling discussion at the recent meetings of the Bangor diocesan societies, and goes on to say:—"In years gone by these meetings were full of life and interest, but those were the days of the late Dean Edwards and Bishop Lloyd, when giants stood at the helm of our Church. B it, alas! the times have changed, and now we are confronted with pigmies in high places, with the limited views and still more limited capacities which one naturally expects from such folk. Truly, the Welsh Cnurch in this diocese has fallen on evil days!" Later in the art cle the Bev. T. E. Jones remarks:—"We consider that to penalise a man for his views, however unpalatable they may be to his diocesan, by thwarting him in his endeavours tc obtain suitable curates, is the refinement of persecution, and should be beneath the dignity of one holding such a high position of trust and responsibility in the Welsh Church. We should not be surprised to find the historian of the future describing the episcopate of Bishop Watkin Williams as one of the darkest and most reactionary periods in the annals of the Welsh Church!"

ADULTERATION OF MILK. VENDOR SMARTLY PUNISHED AT LLANHILLETH. Charles Williams, a milk vendor, of Cwm Farm, Hafodyrynys, was summoned at Llanhilleth Police-court on Tuesday for selling milk 34.34 per cent. deficient, and not of the substance demanded, at Hafodyrynys on June 6. Mr. Gustard Stafford, who prosecuted, said the case was the worsit ho had ever had to deal with. and asked their worships to inflict a. severe penalty. Inspector Joseph Purnell spoke to purchas- ing a quantity of milk from the defendant on June 6, and sending a portion for analysis, which showed the deficiency mentioned. On a later date he took another sample from a boy employed by the defendant. This sampia proved to be of excellent quality. He asked the defendant for an explanation in reference, to the first sample, and the latter replied that it was exactly a.s he received it from the farmer, Mrs. Walters. With defendant's consent witness took a.nd sant for analysis a sample taken from the farmer named, which proved to be of a specially rich quality. Defendant, in hie own defence, said that he bought the deficient sample from another farmer than the one mentioned, and he sold it exactly as he received it from the farmer. The Benoh imposed a oi £10. including tco<fta.

you!" was the reply, amidst a. roar of applause. Alderman Hughes then handed a bouquet to Mrs. Hawtrey, on behalf of the executive, and Miss Lewis Morgan gracefully fastened a buttonhole in the Master's coat. PRINCIPALS SHOULDERED. The Lord Mayor, ooetumed as Hywel Dda. was here hoisted on a chair, and this served as & cue to almost every section, who shouldered their respective principals amidst a perfect tornado of cheering. These were carried up and down the field in front of the grand stand. the wildest enthusiasm prevail- ing on all hands, and Mr. Ernest Cove, who was forced to make a speech, burst into tears of gratitude at the kindly reception accorded to him. When Dame Wales (Miss Finuoane) came on the scene it was seen that she was escorted by Llewelyn Olav and his eighteen men of Pont Orewyn. They had come to life again, and their resurrection was hailed with delight. No attempt at orderly dispersal of the sec- tions was afterwards made, everyone vieing with his neighbour in a finale of fun and frolic, which was not abandoned until the lights were lowered as a signal that the cur- tain had been rung down. MR. SWASH ELOQUENT. Mr. A. W. Swash was loudly called for before the dispersal, and the popular secre- tary replied" I am not going to detain you. but I can only say, on behalf of the executive and myself, that we are gratified that your hard labour has come to such a successful fruition. (Applause.) We have accomplished in six months what has else- where teken eighteen months, and if there is one feature that appeals to me it is the splendid work of the performers, from the fairies upwards. They have made history." (Applause.) "DEAR OLD CARDIFF." Alderman Robert Hughes also addressed the performers, whom he heartily congratulated. The Pageant, he said, had been a signal euccese, and the citizens of Cardiff would ever be grateful to them for the great loyalty and devotion displayed by everyone, from the youngest fairies to captains of the episodes. (Appleuse.) He congratulated them also upon the magnificent manner in which they had kept up the reputation of dear old Cardiff" for thoroughness of purpose (Hear, hear.) TRIBUTE TO THE RUFFIANS. Subsequently the Lord Mayor addressed the performers in Episode III., paying a compliment generally, and in particular to Mú. Emlyn Jones (his understudy), Mrs. Ambrose, and Captain Evan Jones. The latter thankod the children and the mounted ladies, most of whom had not missed a single perform? nee. Captain Lindsay also spoke, and paid a neat tribute to the ruffians. LIEUTENANT MILLER AND THE CHORUS. Of all the features of the Pageant there has not been one that has given so much! enjoyment as the music rendered by the Royal Marines Band, under the baton of, Lieutenant Georgo Miller, and by the Pageant Choir, under the direction of Mr. T. E. Ayl- ward. Band and chorus have combined in a musical feast of Welsh airs. Unfortunately, the renowned Marines Band were unable to prolong their stay over Wednesday night, when the gap was filled by Mr. Paul Draper's band, but Lieutenant Miller lost no time in expressing the happy character of his three weeks' stay at Cardiff, for on Wed- nesday morning Mr. Shapland Dobbs received the following kind telegram from him, handed in at Qhippenham, namely:— Capta.in Dobbs, Commanding Chorus. Please thank chorus for all kind co- operation and valuable assistance; also for generous sent-off last night, which touched me deeply.—GEORGE MILLER. I'