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LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES. ME, E. R. THOMAS, J.P., PORTHCAWL The death is announced of Mr. Ebenezer Rowlands Thomas at his residence, Haulwen, Porthcawl, in his sixty-eighth year. He was widely known and esteemed in the iron and Btoel trades, not only in South Wales, but throughout the country. His career began ■with an official position on the railways in the Llanelly district. Subsequently he removed to Newport, where he took up the agency of the Blaenavon Company, besides carrying on business as an iron merchant. Having purchased the Pantmawr Limestone Quarries, he recently removed to Porthcawl. Mr. Thomas was a justice of the peace. He was for many years president and an active ielper of the Newport Horticultural Society. MR. THOMAS PRICE, TREDEGAR. The death took place on Friday at his residence, Bank House, Tredegar, of Mr. Thomas Price, the founder of the firm of Thomas Price and Sons. grocers, Tredegar. He was in hi seventy-eighth year. The deceased, who was a native of the town, had teen in business for fifty years. He was a prominent Wesleyan, and several years ago he occupied a se.at on the Bedwallty Board of Guardians. His eldest surviving son is 2.1 r. T. J. Price. C.C., J.P., chairman of the finance commitee of the Monmouthshire County CounciL MRS. TALBOT NORTON, CARMARTHEN. The death has taken place with tragic The death has taken place with tragic suddenness of Mrs. Talbot Norton, of Parc- ma.in, Carmarthenshire, from failure of the heart. The deceased lady was the widow of Mr. Talbot Norton, and a, daughter of the late Mr. George Spurrell, clerk to the Car- marthen County Bench. Her brother-in-law is Mr. Owen Norton, and her first cousin is Mr. Waiter opurrell, printer and rublisher, Carmarthen Her mother and brother (Mr. Edward Spurrell, solicitor) reside at Worcee- ter. She leaves two sons and a daughter. 112. CHARLES PALMER: AN OLD EMPLOYE OF THE WESTERN MAIL." Mr. Charles Palmer, an old and respected employe of the Western Mail Limited, died at the Cardiff Infirmary on Wednesday evening. Mr. Palmer became a member of the Western Mail" printing department 3iearly thirty-seven years ago, and for sixteen years held tho position of deputy-overseer. It was only a few months ago he relinquished that position, owing to failing health. Shortly afterwards he was compelled to give -up work altogether, and subsequently under. went an operation at the Cardiff Infirmary. The operation was successful, but Mr. Palmer's illness was cf such a serious j nature that he gradually grew worse, and passed away. as stated, on Wednesday. He leaves a widow, one son, and five daughters. Mr. Palmer was a native of Cardiff, his parents having been well-known business people in the town. Mr. Palmer was a diligent and painstaking employe, with a memory for details that was remarkable. CAPTAIN MURRELL, J.P., BARRY. Captain Frederick Murrell, J.P., died at his residence. St. Osyth, Romilly Park. Barry, on Wednesday afternoon. Deceased, who was 74 years of age, was born at Wyvanhoe, Essex, in 1835, and for many years was in charge of the cable laying and special works along the Chinese coast and in the West ,Indies. Cpcn relinquishing sea life, Captain Murrell entered business as surveying and nautical expert, residing in Cardiff for many years, and afterwards at Barry. Captain Murrell attended to business up till three or four months ago. He was senior deacon of Windsor-road Congregational Church, of which he had been a member since its estab- lishment. Mrs. Murrell and six children survive him. The eldest son is Captain Hamilton Murrell, of Boston, United States of America. Captain Harry Murrell, the second eon, was drowned at sea some years ago. At the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, Barry Dock, on Wednesday evening a vote of sympathy with the widow anc lamiiy was paseea.

LOCAL WILLS. 3IR. J. P. MICKLETHWAITE, NEAR CHEP- STOW. Mr. John Pollard Mieklethwaite, of Pen- heim, near Chepstow, and of the Middle Temple, London, E.C., borrister-at-law, and a justice of the peace for Monmouthshire, who died on the 21st of September, aged 72 years, intestate, left estate valued at Y,8,858 gross, of which L!.633 is net personalty. Letters of administration, renounced by his widow, Mrs. Mary Mieklethwaite, have been granted to his son, Mr. St. John Gore Mickle- thwaite, of 4, Temple-gardens, B.C., barrister- at-law, as one of the next-of-kin. The deceased was the second- son of the late Mr. J. Micklethwaite, of Ardsley House, York- shire. MR. E. P. PHILLIPS, HAVERFORDWEST. 11r. Edward Pioton Phillips, of Cloghan House. High-street, Haverfordwest, surgeon, who died on September 2, left estate of the gro€.3 valuie of £2,855, with net personalty £ 1,921, and probate of his will, dated April 27, 1907, with a codicil of January 8, 1906, has been granted to his eons, Mr. William Edward Picton Phillips, of 4, South wick-place, l.JOn- don, surgeon, and Mr. O'Moore Francis Phillips, cf Bryngwiiliam, Llangollen, engi- neer, and Mr. William James Jones, of Vic- toria-place, Haverfordwest, solicitor, power being reserved to grant probate alro to his sen Mr. Richard Edward Game Phillips. The testator left his meteorological instruments and books to his nephew John Phillips, and £ 25 to his servant Annie Johns, and the residue of his estate to his said three sons in equal shares. MR. W. RICE EVANS, NEATH. Mr. Walter Kice hvans, of hagiesbush House, Neath, magistrate for Glamorgan, high sheriff in 1507, a well-known cricketer and footballer, representing the county and country in the latter game for some years, and member of the county council, who died ir testate on the 9th of June, aged 45 years, and the only surviving son of the -late Edward Evans, of Eagieabush,, left estate of the gross value of £ 62,781 and £10,005 net personalty. The administration of the pro- percy was granted the widow, Mrs. Sarah Evans, of Eagles-bush. MR. A. F. W. BALL. TREHERBERT. Mr. Augustus Francis William Ball, of Pen- grenglyn Stores, Treherbert, provision mer- chant, who died on September 6, left estate of the gros3 value of £ 1,222, with net per- sonalty £475, and probate of his will. dated March 1, 19G9. has been granted to Mr. Charles tJibbs Hathaway, of 134, Treharris-street. Car- diff, grocer, and the Rev. Richard Thomas Uow-jlis, of the Old Vicarage, Treherbert. The testator left £ 25 to Henry Albert Hancock, and ce left his Interest in the Ynyswcn Building Society to his mother, Mrs. Eleanor Hancock, for life, with remainder to George Llewellyn Ball. He left the residue of his estate as to one-sixth each to his mother, Mr?. Eleanor Hanoock. and Charles Frederick Ball, and one-third each to his sister, Louisa Eleanor Ball, and George Llewellyn Ball.

AMENDMENT OF BANK- RUPTCY LAW. DISCUSSION BY THE CARDIFF CHAMBER. At e. meeting of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (Mr. A. J. Griffiths presiding), Mr. J. A. Jones directed attention to the bankruptcy laws, and at the request of the council moved a resolution urging upon the Board of Trade the desirability of early legislation amending the bankruptcy laws. Ho said he thought they would all agree that some amendment was necessary. A Departmental Committee had lately been sitting on the matter, and the desire of the Associated Chambers of Commerce was that legislation should be introduced as early as possible on the lines of that report. The President of the Board of Trade had replied to the Asso- ciated Chambers that it was impoesible to initiate any legislation on the matter in this session of Parliament, and that he could not make any promise for the next session. It was hoped, however, that if chambers of com- merce combined to urge the importance of this matter they might be able to secure the passing of a Bill next session. Among the clauses of the report they did not agree with was that to put the burden of proof of poverty on the bankrupt, which was rather contrary to the principle established in criminal law. Mr. Trevor S. Jones formally seconded the motion. Mr. Andrews, a member of the council, in supporting, said that he agreed that some of the proposals made were rather drastic, but there was no doubt that the present bankruptcy laws were in need of revision and amendment. He spoke against the pro- posal to place the onus of proof in the future upon the bankrupt, and, dealing with other objections, he said that the tendency to-day was more and more to view wijh disfavour the idea of sending anybody to prison in connection with debts. The existing laws were quite sufficient to deal with cases of fraudulent tendency. The Chairman said that the present bank- ruptcy laws were too lax. He thought that the whole strain of the recommendations of the Associated Chambers of Commerce was to protecr the honest trader who failed through up fault of his own, and to punish severely the man who traded recklessly. Personally, he should like to see them go further, and make private limited com- panies equally liable. To him it seemed absurd that registered limited companies should go scot-free. The resolution was carried. STANDARD COAL CONTRACT. A letter was read from the London Cham- ber cf Commerce inviting them to join a committee to consider the advisability of fix- ing a standard contract form as between buyer and seller for shipment of ooal abroad. The Chairman said that some years ago a contract form was drawn up in Cardiff, but as one or two firms held back it was con- sidered impossible to put it into operation. Mr. J. A. Jones suggested that they should reply to the effect that, while they approved of the principle, they considered it very diffi- cult to put such a contract form in opera- tion. They had already tried the experiment in Cardiff, but failed owing to lack of unanimity, which was absolutely essential. He thought it was a waste of time to make any further effort in this direction. This course was adopted.

-GREAT, GOOD, AND JUST." SINCERE TRIBUTES TO THE LATE JUDGE OWEN. He has passed away with the reputation of & great, a good, and a just judge." In this sentence, Mr. George David (official re- ceiver) expressed his feeling for the late Judge Owen at the opening of the monthly session of the Cardiff County-court on Wed- nesday—before his Honour Judge John Amphlett (interim judge). His honour took his seat promptly at ten o'clock. At once the large assembly of mem- bers of the Bar and solicitors and suitors roee spontaneously, and his Honour, who was deeply affected, paid a feeling tribute to the late judge. It was only the other day." eaid his Honour, that I was hearing on every side I expressions of sorrow for the late judges illness, and heartfelt hopes for his recovery. But it was not to be so, and nothing is left with us now but the deepest regret for our. selves, and the deepest sympathy with those dear to him. The work of a county-court judge is very arduous; it is discharged in the fiercest light of publicity; before the keen intellects of advocates; with all eyes turned upon the occupant of the bench ready to notioe any cf his failings. To come well out of such an crdeal as this makes no small demand upon a man. That Judge Owen ob- tained the good word of all who have oome In contajet with him showed how well he had f u I fi lled all dem a nds that could be made upon him. But the work of a county-oourt judge deals not only with important cases of public interest, cases that attract the notice of the public press. There is much done that doee not meet the public eye or ths public ear. The large section deals with the affairs of the poorest of the poor. The mos.t difficult and unsatisfactory wcrk of a county- court judge is with these pcor people—often frightened, often ignorant, who appear oefore the court as judgment debtors. Some may be reckless and improvident, but many more are simply unfortunate and worthy of the deepest sympathy. Sad cases never failed to meet with sympathy from Judge Owen, who took as much pains-to do-justice in the case of the poorest as he did in the most important case. The shock of Judge Owen's death is overwhelming. When a man has presided in the courts of a circuit for 27 years, his sudden removal is a heavy blow. But the same fate meete us all. For everyone in the course of time the door opens, and we pass out to the Great Unknown. Well is it for everyone who goes dorm into the grave with such a pare record of public usefulness and with such tributes of regret from all who knew him, as Judge Owen." 11r. Registrar Cousins, as ohief officer of the court, said he deeply felt the loss of one with whom for many years he had been brought in contact both inside and outside the court, and with whose ways he was familiar, and to whose worth he bore tribute. The registrar proceeded to epeak of the vast knowledge of legal details the late Judge Owen poes-essed, end mentioned that at the last August ooufrt-tho last at which his honour sat before the Lomg Vacation—he on that occasion, as on all others, disposed of every single action that came before him. Be and Mr. James (high bailiff) would miss his honour acutely, and, personally, it would always be a. consolation to him to reflect that he had enjoyed the confidence of cne who ever showed him unfailing kindness and courtesy. Tributes were also paid by Mr. Albert Per- sons, B.L., and Mr. J. W. Boteford, president of the Cardiff Incorporated Law Society.

VERMINOUS CHILDREN AND SCHOOL BATHS. EXPENSIVE PROPOSALS FOR MERTHYR RATEPAYERS. At a meeting of the schools management committee of the Merthyr Education Autho- rity on Wednesday. Mr. John Davies, J.P., presiding, Dr. Walsh. the inspector of school- children, reported that of 413 children examined 84 were found to be verminous, and 323 had bad teeth.—Mr. D. W. Jones said it was a disgraceful thing that one out of every five of these children were verminous it was a scandalous reflection on the parents. Theae cases he thought should be closely followed up. He proposed that it be a recommendation to the sites and building oom.mittee to provide bathe at the Gellifaelog Schools.-This was carried. The Mayor (Mr. Andrew Wilson) urged that baths should be prodded at all the existing schools, and he that the deputy-sur- vsyor bt, asked to report upon thelcost.-This was defeated.

"THE MERRY PEASANT." f WELSH CHILD-ACTRESS IN THE I CAST. The success of "The Merry Peasant," the new Viennese comio opera, which was pro- duced for tha first time at the Strand j Theatre, London, on Saturday night, would appear, judging by the voice of the critics, to be greatly due to little Miss Mary Glynn, whose photograph, with that of her 'sister. appears in this issue. Both the little ladies w-are born at Penarth. Below are brief extracts of the London press:- The "Times": On one's looking back there seem to be plenty of other attractions. There are the pretty face and pretty speech and pretty dancing of Miss Mary Glynn as Rosalie, the nameless child (to be fathered in Act. in. on a. son of General Ton Grumow)—assuredly THE MISSES MARY GLYNN (ON THE LEFT) AND AGNES GLYNN. one 01 tne most lascinating ana acoompusnea stage-children ever seen. She dances like Betsinda in "The Rose and the Ring." Daily Telegraph Rosalie should have been like the bey who wouldn't grow up." I Then all might have gone well with" The; Merry Peasant at the Strand—late Waldorf —Theatre on Saturday night. For if Rosalie had remained a ohild we could have had little Miss Mary Glynn dancing for us in many eoenes of Messrs. Victor Leon and Leo Fall's "rustic romance," and great, accord- ingly, at such moments would have been the joy of the Strand audience. As it was, the child-dancer, having delighted us all by her winsome grace, sweetness, and unaffected charm, disappeared after the first aet-or prologue, as it should really have been oaUed .-and when we meet Rosalie again she has become somebody else. It was not Miss Dorothy Monkman's fault that henceforth* one lost all interest in Rosalie, but the fault in large measure of the author, who allows Rosalie, when she grows up, to become simply a nonentity. Everybody, of course, was under the impression that she was going to be the heroine of this rustic romance," set amid the mountains and ohalets and poppy- decked cornfields of Oberwajig, in Upper Austria, But one of the peculiar features of the new music-play is that it can boast of no heroine. It should bo added that a highly-spirited national dance, presumably Tyrolean, contributed by Julius Gebhardt's Tegernseer troupe, proved, after little Rosalie's mem or able danoo, the most popular feature of the evening. "Standard": With the exception of a dalightful child, Miss Mary Glynu-as sweet a little actress and dancer as even these recent days of clever children have given us —of the artistic and appealing performance of Mr. Court ice Pounds as Mattheus Roiter— presumably the merry peasant"—of the exceedingly pretty series of stage pictures, of the good work of Mr. George Giddens, and one or two lively, though not particularly distinguished, musical numbers, there is but little in the work or its. representation which can be called first class. The one cap- tivating feature of The Merry Peasant" dis- appears with the first act, and that is the performance of little Miss Glynn as Rosalie. The child enraptured the audience, who regrettea ior me rest, oi tne evening tnat the character had to grow up" and be represented by somebody else. The pretty simplicity and the adorable dancing of the little girl charmed the house to enthusiasm. Daily Chronicle": There was a memor- ably delightful dance in the «rst act by a ljttle bare-footed girl, Miss Mary Glynn. who tripped around Miss Florence R. John- welcomed heartily back to the stage in her character as the child's foater-mother-with a fairy-like grace. "Daily News": Another outstanding per- flormance was the charming and graceful dancing of little Miss Mary Gly'n.n. "Daily Mail": The very good thing's were the song and dance of a Charming little girl celled Mary Glynn; a genuine, slap-up Tyrolean jodel dance by the famous Tegernseer troupe, who were absolutely inspiring; end a. really fine piece of work- both in song and pathos—by that artistic player Mr. Courtice Pounds, as the finale to the second act. These things stand out memorauly. But it ile-eds overhauling, tightening, and brightening up. If Mary Glynn danced more, and -the j-odlers -danced moire and were allowed to impregnate the thing with more of their natural jollity, !"The Merry Peasant" might justify his nomenclature. It is to be hoped he may.

SOLICITOR'S BILL OF COSTS UNSUCCESSFUL ACTION AGAINST A MINOR AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Before his Honour Judge Roberta at Moun- tain Ash on Wednesday Mr. Ivor Harris, a solicitor, applied for, an order for the pay- ment of his bill of costs against the estate of one John Pugh, a minor. Mr. Harris said he had obtained an order at the last court against Jemima Davies, the guardian. Mr. Harris explained that the child was the owner of a farm, and he (Harris) lived in the neighbourhood of the farm. The property had been very seriously depreciated through neglect, and he had rendered services with a view to a sale of the farm. He produced the retainers. These were from Mrs. Davies. His Honour said it was unheard of that a solicitor should take action against a minor' for instructions not given by him. You cannot," his honour added, "preserve a man's property unless you are instructed by proper authority." Mrs. Davies was in court, and explained that the solicitor came and asked if he should raise the rent. Ille said the tenant was twelve montns oenma in 1,ne rent, ana tne farm was out of repair. His Honour (to applicant): I cannot see how you should interfere at all. Order refused. A DSONOURED BILL. Bessie Levinsotf was entered as plaintiff in an action against J. Marte and H. Reee, a pic-ture-framer, of Bridge-street, Cardiff, for the reoovery of £ 9 5s. Mr. Gwilyoi Jones was for plaintiff, and Mr. Shipton represented defendants. Lewis Levinson, husband of the plaintiff, produced a bill of excljarge given by Rees to Marks for the sum of 115. On the 1st of April last. he said, Marks owed him £ 5 15s., two months' rent, and zCl 19s. for goods sup- plied. and he agreed to cash the bill, and prid Bees a cheque for £7 16s. for the difference between the debts and the amount of the bill. Witness negotiated the bill with a man in Treharris, and it was returned dishonoured. Witness had put in a distress for tho £5 15s rent, and now claimed the balance cf the bill. £ 9 5s. Marks admitted liability. Rees was called, and admitted signing the bill, but said he could not meet it. lie had four summonses against him already. His Honour made an order against each defendant for Li per month. ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT. The hearing Was resumed of a case part' heard at the last court, in which Sessions and Co., Cardiff, sued John William Jones, of Bangor, slate merchant, for X44 for breach of contract. It was claimed that defendant had contracted to supply second best slates t-o. be delivered at Cwmbach, Aber- dare, and that he had sent inferior slates, which the architect declined to pass. Mr. A. Parsons was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. R. 0. Davies, Bangor, for the defence. 121 had been paid into court, and after hearing the evidence of Mr. T. G. Williams and MT. Alex. m lunnon, state mercnants at i Cardiff, in support of the claim, his Honotrr gave judgment for twelve guineas in addition to this amount. JUDGMENT AGAINSt FOOTBALLERS. Fifteen members of tha Cefnpennar Foot-1 ball Club were sued by the secretary for their share of £3 15s. 5d. paid by him for advertisements; and by E. J. Edwards, tailor and draper, for 13 6s. 9d. for jerseys. Judg- ment was given against the members.

NOT DUE TO DRINK. DISEASE AMONG NATIVES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA- The report of the Special Committee which prooeeded to Southern Nigeria in April last on the instructions of the Colonial Secretary to investigate the effects of the liquor traffic in that country was issued as a White Paper on Wednesday evening. The Committee sum up as follows the con- clusions at which they arri-ved:- "There is absolutely no evidence of race deterioration due to drink in Southern Nigeria. Mortality is high and disease is rife, but drink is only an insignificant factor in producing these results. There is hardly any alcoholic disease amongst the native popula- tion, and, with the exception of one or two isolated cases, we found uo connection between drink and crime." between drink and crime."

GAZETTE NOTICES. BANKRUPTCY ACTS .-RECEIVING ORDERS. William Boberts cf Goree. Camrose, Pern- brokeshire, farmer Edward Cornelius Dowdlc. 10, Catherin-e- -itreet, and 16, Spring- terrace, Swansea. iaker. VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP NOTICES. The "London Gazette" states that at extraordinary general meetings of the mem- bers of the following limited companies viz.. the Torrin.jrton Steamship Company, Wellington Steamship Company, Iddesleig'u Steamship Company, Dimeter Steamship Company, Northam Steamship Company. Torrid sre Steamship Company, Appledore Steamship Company, Chorley Steamship Company, Wooda Steamship Company Weetv.-ard Ho! Steamship Company, South- port Steamship Company. Chulmleigh Steam- ship Company, Shando-n Steamship Com- pany, Sir W. T. T.ewis Steamship Company, and Lady Lewis Steamship Company, recently held at Phoenix-buildings Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, it was resolved a,nd duly confirmed that the companies wound up voluntarily. Mr. Henry J. Rayn- ham, of Stuart-street, Cardiff, has been appointed liquidator in each case for the purpose of such winding-up.. TLI I-. W. J. Tatem was chairman of the winding-up meetings. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. David Chielett and Edward Evans, carry- int: on business as Chislett and Evans, at Tongwynlais, near Cardiff, cycle makers and general deaJers. FRIENDLY SOCIETY DISSOLVED The "London Gazette" contains a, noti-c-, signed by the Chief Registrar of Friend]v Societies, which statec. that the Ark -if Refuge Lodge of Independent Smelter's, a Friendly Society held at Hafod Schools, Swansea, is dissolved by instrument, unless within threo months proceedings be com- menced by a member or other person inte. rested in or having anY- claim on the funds of the society to set aside.such dissolution,

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£¡rth5. iBarnages, 113tatl),.1 iHcmoriam, &r. J NOTICES appearing under these headings charged at a minimum rate of Is. Cd. for 20 word? and 6d. for each additional 10 worde or part of 10 words, and must be prepaid. This charge secures tertion in both VVEEXvLV MAIL" and "WESTERN MAIL"; for an additional payment of Bd. the will also te inserted iu the EVENING EXPRESS- No notice of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telegrams or Telephonic Messages cannot be acted on until coni;,rai ed in wtiting MS. COX.-On October 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Cox, 11, Neville-street, Cardiff, twin sons. All doing well EMERSON.—46, Piosturton-avenue, on October 22nd, the wife of Herbert Emerson, of a son. EY ANS.-or: the 20th mst., at Llwyn-On, Tenllwyn Park, Carmarthen, to Mr. Red Mrs. W. N. Evans, a son FLETOHEK.—Portree House, Tynewydd-road, Barry Dock, on October 23rd inst., the wife of R. Fletcher, of a daughter. PETC'E.—SSrd October, at 31, Radncr-road, Cardiff, the wife of E. J. retch.' of a daughter. GUNN.—On Monday, the 25th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gunn, Dinas I'owis. a daughter. MAUNDER.—On October 2"tl1, at 15, Hendy-Street, to Mr. and Jirs. Maunder, a son. TUEXET7LL.— At Egton, Pen-y-lar.-road, on October 20th. tho wife of P B. Turnbull, of a --on. WILL IAMS.-Cctoher 22, at Panti'.yn, Llanbyther, to Rev. and Mrs. T. A, Williams, Bryncoedifor uvuiiiio, uoigeiiey, a daugnier. I MARRIAGES. DIXON—LEWIS—On Wednesday, October 20th, at St. Mary's Church, Abergavenny, by the Rev. Morgan Gilbert (Vicar), Capt. William Baker Dixon, Breck- nockshire Regiment, Territorial Forces, second son of the late Mr. C. W. Dixon, West Housliton, Lan- caslilre, to Alice Mary. only daughter of Mr. Edmunè Roirer Lewis, J.P., The Grove, Abcrgavenny. HAHSIES WILLIAMS—BEVAN.—On the 26th inst., at Llanedl Parish Church, bv the Rev. Roger W illiams, assisted by the Vicars of St. Ishmael's and Ewenny (uncles of the bride), and the Vicar Qf Pembrey, Isaac Harries Williams, Curate of Burry Port, to Louisa (Louie) Margaretta Editha Bevan, only daughter of the late W. T. Bevan, of Alltygrabban, POli!arl\lllais. No cards. HAPPY—THOMAS.—At Ebenezer Welsh Church, Car- diff, on Monday, 25th October, by the Rev. H. M. Hughes, B.A., Edward Harry, Earlc-place, to Mary Hughes Thomas, daughter of Mr. C. J. Hughes, B.A., Headmaster of the County School, Aberayron, Car- diganshire. REES—HAKRTSON.—On 21st October, at St. Mary's Church, Whitchurch, by the Jtev. Ll. Lloyd Davies, M.A., Vicar, David John, of Engineering Staff, Glen Dee,) (Limited), Johannesburg, Transvaal, second son of Wm. Rees, Brvn, Pentyrch, to Rachel Hannah, third daughter cf T. Harrison, M.E., Llantwit Vardre, and niece cf Mrs. Rowlands, Twyn-teg, Whit- church, Cardiff. TOD—JENKINS.—On October 21st, at the Presbyterian Church, Windoor-place, Cardiff, by the Rev. W. Lewis Robertson, M.A., Thomas, eldest son of Mr. John I Tod, rembroke-terra.ee, Cardiff, to Gwendoline Eliza- beth, second daughter of the late Mr. John Jenkins, Cardiff. WILLIAMS—DAVIES.—October 24th, at Christ Church, Cardiff. WILLIAMS—DAVIES.—October 24th, at Christ Church, Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil, by liev. George Thomas, Curate, William, eldest son of Police-superintendent John Williams and Mrs. Williams, Neath, to Edith Maud, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Job Davies, Globe Hotel, Merthvr Tydfil. SILVlt.R WEDDING. MORGAN—WILLIA.VLS.—On October 21st, 1884, William, only son cf the lr.te Thomas Morgan, Plockyn, Llan- trisant, to Sally, eldest daughter of the late Henry Williams, Bear Hotel, Llantrisant, now Bute Farm. DEATHS, ANTHONY.—S, Bridge-street, Llandaff, on October 21st, William Anthony, aged 59, eldest SOCll, of the late Mr. David Anthony, of l'enlan Farm., Kidwelly. URXJAMIW—On October 21st, at the News id the World Office, London, William James, early-tieloved husband Annie Benjamin, son of the late Uromas SeAJamln, Lisvane, a.n<L beloved brotiwr ot lira. CampbeH, 277, Cowbrtdge-road, Cardiff, aged 41j. CLARKE.—By cable from Galle, lndia.-October 18th, Captain James Rock Clarke, S.s. Zinnia, Stag Line, eldest son (;f the late James Bock C!arke, Shipbroker, and )f Mrs. E. B. Clarke, 53, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. Deeply mourned. CLARKE.—By cable from India.—On the 17th inst., James* Rocke Clarke, of 4, Bradford-place, Penaith, very suddenly. COUZENS—Ort October 21st, Charles Frederick Couzens, the eldest and dearly beloved son of Fred Couzens and Mrs. Couzens, of Whitchuroh, 1n his twerity-ninth year. DA Vns.-On the 21st October, suddenly, David Davies, of Glanynant Farm, Whitchurch, xiiird son of the late Mr. Davies, The Wedal Farm. EVANS—On the 22nd inst., a.t 31, Wood-road, Ponty- pridd, Gwendoline, dearly-loved daughter of Francer T.todn. 1 nM fh.o. 1"'+n 11,-vr iimin F.in n.i. ased 28 wars. 0 23rd, 1903, at 16, Windsor-road, Barry, ¡ Jano Ellen, wife of John Eynon, and third daughter I cf the late Robert and Elizabeth Atkinson, 4, The Parade, Cardiff. ELLERINGTON—October 21st, at 23, Marlboraugh-rcad, the residence of her sister, Mrs. Goundry, Mary Ellerington, after a long illness. EDWARDS—On October 25th, at 3, Trade-street, Car- diff, Catherine, beioved wife of TteophlJns Edwards Funeral Friday, Three p.m. Gentleman only. EVANS.-Oll October 26, at 10, Park-lane, Aberdare, Henry Evans, late Foreman Fitter, Treharris, as 69. Funeral Friday, at Throe p.m. Gentlemen only. EVANS—On October 19th, at Lawn Faxm, Tonyretau, Friswith, daughter of the late William Evano, £ 0 years. m-ntUI GACCON— On October 25th, at 24, Zinc-street, Augustus Gacccn (late of ShearmaJis, 8 .• Barry Dook.i, aged 73.. „ Qllrl Tnn GRIFFITHS—On the 22nd October, at Kislng Sun Inn, Blain.a, John Griffiths, aged 55 years. GOODFIELD—At Pontypandy, Caerphilly, Edward the beloved husband of Nellie GoodQeld, HARRISON—On October 25th, at Thomas Harrison, M.E., of Primrose VI11a, LI;intwlt Vardre (suddenly), aged 67 years. Fim P- for Llantwit Vardre Parish Church, Friday. Gentle- men only. „ HALL—On the 21st Inst., at her residence, 12, Adam. ciown-square, Elizabeth Mary, widow of the late Capt. Wm. Ilall, aged 84. „. HARRY—On the 23rd October, at Trehill, St. Nicholas, Abraham Harry, aged 62 yeaxs.. JONES—October 21st, at her daughter s residence, 19, Parade, Annie, beloved wifo of Capt. John Jones, Wyeverne-road. JOXF"—At Caegwyn Cottage, Beaufort-road, J. B. Jones, late Beaufort Arms, EbuW Vale, in bis eigiit.?3th year. rr,, L.'VYBOITRNE— On the 25th ln?t., at T1"6 Firs, near Newport, Mon., Richard Laybourne. D.L., last surviving son of the late Jacob Layb?"™-6. of Naffer- tnn. Fast. v«rVHhirp in his eighty-fifth year. LEWIS—On the 19th, Elizabeth, aged 74, beloved wife of the late Thomas Lewis, 47, Henry-street, Bargoed. Interred zit Heiigced Friday. LITTLE.-Oll the 20th inst., at his residence, 2'1. Romilly-crescent, Cardiff, and formerly of Sheffield, Seth Grant Little, aged 70. „ LLOYD—October 23rd, at Ty'r Senghenydd, In her fortfninth year, Diana (Dicie), loved wife of Dan Lloyd, Schoolmaster. MATHEWS—October 23rd inst., at 81, De Burgh-street. Charles W. D., beloved husband of Margaret E, Mathews (many years Accountant to .Messrs. John Bovey and Co.). McELLIGOTT.—Mrs. M. M. McElUSOtt, wife of John McElligott, of 150, Cathedral-road passed to her eternal reward. October 21st. MTL.T,WARD.-On October 22nd. at 3, Castle-street, Mer- thyr Tydfil. Mrs. Jane Milliard, aged 75 years. MTLLARD.—On Sunday last, at 8, Et. Augustine's- place. Penaith, Nellie Lilian, beloved wife of Philip I 8. Millard, aged 25. Funeral posponei for Saturday, Three p.m. MUKRELL.—On Wednesday, October 27, Captain Frederick Murrell, J.P., St. Osyth, Barry, aged '74. OSMOND.—On October 26th, at Great House, Ei>, Elizabeth, widow of the late Henry Osmond, Con- .a tractor, aged 58 years. Private funeral baturdaj, October 30th. OXENHAM—On October 27. after a .her- Lewis Oxenham, aged 58, 13, SoymouMtttet, dare, of the Firm of L. and W. PALMEP..—On October 27. at the Cardiff infirmary, • Charles Palmer, Compositor, aged 62. Tredegar PRICE—On October 22, at Bunk House, > Thomas Price, in his seventy-eighth yoa|th at 5 SMITH—October 22nd, Waller Matthews » Dispenser-gardens aged C7. Heulwen, Porth- THOMAS.—On October 21, 1S09, at cawl, E. R. Thomas, aged 6j I'^ts. M THURSTON—On October 22nd, « 2; Manor £ e Cardiff, Louisa Ann, widow "i ue w?sFr!^n Octob"' £ drSat Glenview, Chepstow-road, EdMnSon Wise, the dearly-beloved wife of H. Harris Wise, aged 43 yeais. EdMnSon Wise, the dearly-beloved wife of H. Harris Wise, aged 43 yeais. -TS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. KV VNS —Mrs Evans, of 31. Wood-road, Pontypridd, and" Sons "desire Co express their heartfelt thanks to all friends for kin;l inquiries and sympathy shown them in their recent sad bereavement, also for al. floral tributes so kindly sent. j LEWIS. Mrs. Lewis and Family, of Bridge End, Qrumlin, desire to express their sincero thanks to those who so kindly expressed their sympathy in their sad bereavement. METCALF.—Mr. J. Mstcalf and Family desire tc express their thanks for the numerous expressions of sympathy they have received during their bereave- ment. STONE—Mrs. Stone, of the Black Prince Hotel. Ynysddu, desires to expres her sincere thanks to tho kind friends who so kindly expressed their sympathy in her sad bereavement, also for beautiful flora tributes sent. I MEMORIAM. BOWEN.-Sacred to the me mory of my dear Husband, Philip Bowen, who died October 24th, 1904, lata Locomotive Inspector of the Taff Vale Railway. I think I see him still In life. Although five years are past, But in my memory still he lives, And will do till the last. -Sa-dly missed by his lonely Wife. BOWEN7.—In Loving #Memory of our dear Father, Philip Bowen, who passed away October 24th, 1904.- Not lost, but griiia before—From his loving Sons. BEDrO,RD.-In Memory of G. 11. Bedford, a loving Husband and dear Father, who departed this lite the 95th October, 1903. EVANS—In Loving Memory of my dear Husband, William 0. Evans, who passed away October 24th, 1507.—Thy will be done. JAMES—In Loving Memory of my dear Father, Larl James, Court Hotel, Tonypandy, who passed away October 22nd, 1905, Clydach Vale Hotel, Rhondda.- His memory Is as dear to-day As in the hour be Passed away." JAMES.—In Loving Memory of Levi James, Court Hotel, Tonypajndy, who died October 22nd, 1905.—Ilia Wife and Children. —In Ever Loving Memory of Lewis Jones, late Vl"!ar of Cadoxton, near Neath, who died October 26th, 1899. MOKTEO—In Loving Memory of Leonids, fourth son of Arthur MoTteo, who departed this life October .22d, 1907—" Thy kingdom come." \V ILLIAMS.—in l/oving Memory of my dear Mother, Margaret Williams, who died at Mount Stuart-square, on October 22nd, 1904.-IIarold. Thougli lost to sight to memory ever dear." WRIGHT—In Loving Memory of a dear Husband and leather, V, illiam Wright, Montgomery-street, who died October 22nd. 19CE—" Gone, but net forgotten." WEDDELL—In Loving Memory of Thomas Maddisoo Weddell, who died on October 24th, 1905. WILLIAMS—In Loving Memory of Mr. Alfred Williams (Undertaker), Tonypandy, beloved husband af Mrs. S. A. Williams, who died October 25tli, 1908. —Deeply and sincerely lamented. WILLIAMS.-In Loving Memory of Mr. John Williams, 7, Kawden-place, Cardiff, died 27th October, 1908—To live, in the hearts of those we love is not to die. WILLIAMS—In Tender, Loving Memory of cur darling Mother, Ann Williams, who died at Coediorwg, Aber. tillery, in her eightieth year, October 27th, 1899.— Deeply and sincerely mourned. WILLIAMS.—In Loving Memory of our dear Father, Thomas Williams, who died at Bryncelyn (late of Llwyn Celyn, Aberbeeg), in his eighty-fourth year, October 28, 1905—Sincerely mourned.

ASTRONOMICAL AND SCIEN- TIFIC NOTES. The planet Mars is still well visible in the evening heavens, though he is drawing away from the earth and his apparent diameter becoming smaller. It is unfortunate that telescopic definition in this locality has been Tery poor lately, so that really good draw. ;ngs of the red planet have been almost im- possible to secure. The planet Saturn is now fairly well placed for observation—he shines as a large pale orb some distance to the east of Mars. Some drawings of the latter, and a magnifi-1 oa-nt study of Saturn by Antoniadi, will be seen in the astrcnomical case in the general reading-room at Cardiff Central Library. A fine meteor was seen at Llanishen at ten o'clock on the evening of the 21st. It passed on a fairly rapid oblique curved path from east to west some degrees below Mars, and was brighter and redder than that planet. A display of Aurora was noted on the 19th from 8.30 to 8.50 by Mr. D. O. Evans, Brynavon, Carnarvon. It began with streamers, and ended in the form ot a luminous arc, extend- ing from west to north, and lit up the sky brilliantly for a few minutes. A good-sized group of straggling spots is now crossing the Sun's southern hemisphere. According to "Symond's Meteorological Magazine," the rainfall for the nine months ended September showed a deficiency of nearly six inches at Cardiff, seven inches at Haverfordwest, and four inches at GogCT- ddan. The rainfall for the month was also below the average. A. M.

NEW OffURCH HA LL AT MAESTEG. [Photo. E. Carver, Maesteg. i. !■

COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOR MAESTEG. A general meeting was held at the Council- chamber, Maesteg, on Wednesday to form a, committee to carry out the project of providing a cottage hospital. County Councillor E. E. Davies presided, and was elected secretary. A general committee was formed, composed of the members of the district council, education committee, Friendly Societies committee, horse show committee, and Federation lodges committee. The hospital will be supported by voluntary oontrib ations. It was decided that all the landlords of the district, colliery companies, tradespeople, &c., should be asked to subscribe.

LADY LLANGATTOCK. I OPENS BAZAAR TO AID BARRY VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL. A sale of work in aid of the funds of the Voluntary Hospital for the Destitute Sick and Eying, Holton-road, Barry Dock, was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lady Lla.i- gattock wa3 unable to attend to perform the opening ceremony on the first day, but v as present on Wednesday. The attractions included the various stalls, X-ray demonstra- tions, music, &c., the matron of the hospital, Miss Amy Evans, being assisted by Mrs. Trevor Roberts, Mrs. Mortimer, Mrs. Evans (London), Mrs Evans (Barry Dock), Miss Hansen, Miss Hendricksen, Miss Daniels, the Misses Trevor Roberts, Miss Tucker, Miss Gwennie Phillips, Mr. S. RadclifTe, Mr. Hughes, and other ladies and gentlemen. There was a good attendance on both days In declaring the bazaar open, Lady Llangattock. who was accompanied by Miss Evans, said it afforded her great pleasure to come to Barry and evince an inte- rest in such an excellent cause. The hospital was doing a splendid work. Since it was opened, in 1893, over 1/236 men, women, and children had been treated, and had received skilled medical and nursing treatment. Sailors from all parts of the world had been oared for; indeed, half the patients treated were seamen, and when they considered the utter destitution which might befall these unfortunate men if taken ill in a strange country, without friends to care for them, they could realise the neces- sity of such an institution and the good and Christlike work it did. Lord Llangattock and herself were fond of yachting, and had had innumerable adventures, including two colli- sions in their own vessel, the Santa Maria. Thus she had an interest in sailors, and waa glad of the opportunity to show her sym- pathy in the good work which succoured and cared for eeam&n when sick and destitute Assistance had come from many parts of the world, and it was hoped by that bazaar to make a substantial reduction in the building debt of JE643. Her ladyship was heartily thanked, on the proposition of Dr. J. Livingstone, and, after being presented with a bouquet by Miss Muriel Roberts, visited the hospital wards and conversed with the patients.

FISHGUARD DISAPPOINTED CARONIA FAILS TO CALL DESPITE SAFETY OF THE PORT. The Cunard steamship Caronia was due r.t Fishguard at about noon on Wednesday, She encountered severe weather in the Atlantic and subsequeitly in the Irish Channel, in consequence of which the captain decided to proceed direct to Liverpool. Elaborate pre- j.arations for her reception had been made at Fishguard, where the effect of the gale was almost infinitesimal. It may be men- tioned, as evidence ui me saieiy oi ma port in rough weather, that the tender Great Southern cruised around a distance of over a ruile from shore for over two hours without experiencing any inconvenience. Passengers could have been debarked with the same ease as usual.

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CHURCHES AND THE POOR MR. D. A. THOMAS PRAISES THEIR SACRIFICE. Horeb Welsh Congregational Chapel at Penydarren, Merthyr, has just been re-built and enlarged, and on Wednesday four memorial stones were laid in the front wall by Mrs. D A. Thoiaas, filailwern; Mrs. A. Jones, Bryntirion, Merthyr; Mrs. Caleb John, Penydarren, and Mr. John Lloyd, the secre-* tary of the Church. The building, which has been erected from the designs of Messrs. 0. M. Roberts and Son, of Portmadoc, provides accommodation for 750 worshippers, and underneath the sanctuary is a schoolroom capable of seating 400 persons. The total cost cf the structure and equipment amounts to £ 3,900. Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., said he was pleased to find the Congregational cause progressing in the district. Laymen, he ven- tured to say, were under a great obligation to those who made sacrifices and devoted their time to the sacred cause of religion; in fact, society at large was greatly indebted to them. What astonished many who were not acquainted with Wales was the sacrifice made in this direction by the poorer classes. Not only did they subscribe large sums of money towards Church expenses, but they lent their hard-earned savings at a low rate of interest.

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DUCKS ON THE RIVER POSERS FOR HAVERFORDWEST COMMITTEE. The Haverfordwest Town Improvements Committee were some time ago presented with a number of ducks, which were left to take care of themselves on the river. The number has now been mysteriously reduced to about half, and at a meeting of the com- mittee Mr. S. Evans said they ought to be caught and sold. Mr. T. Birch: Do you mean we shall have a banquet? (Laughter.) The Chairman (Mr. D. E. Thomas): Let us have a ducks committee,. W", ought to feed them. Are they fat? (Laughter.) Mr. S. Evane: They should be caught and sold. Mr. G. H. Llewellyn: What would it cost to catch them? (Laughter.) It wa3 proposed and seconded that they be caught. "By whom?" asked one mem- ber, and "How?" queried another, amid laughter Ultimately it was decided to leave the bird3 alone. birds alone.

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