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mYi:tl)S, fJD a r ri a g cs, ID ëå t bs flu flbemoriam, &c. NOTICES sppeaxing under these headirgs tre charged at a lpinimum rate of is. Od. for 20 words aiM 6d. for th additional 10 words or pprt of 10 wards) and must be prepaid. Tliis charge eecuTes in- sertion in both "WEEKLY MAIL" and "WESTERN MAIL for an additional payment of 6d. the notice will atso be Inserted in the EVEXTNG EXPRESS." No nopcö 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 confirmed in ivritinj. n „ BIRTHS. COCKS.On Thursday, the 24th ult., a.t 19, Llandough- street. Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cocks, a son. CALDWELL—At LyndbuMt. BlackTroorl, Mon.. on the 25th ult.. the wife of Ilutjh Caldwell, M.E., a son. DAVIES.—Om the 7th November, at Sa.nta Anna, O-angs,County Ca.lifr.rnia, U.S.A.. tc Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nicholas Iiavies, a wn. ELNSTEIJJ.—On November 28th, at 52, Cathedral-road, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Einstein (nee Alio* Liebmann), a daughter. O'FLVXN.—On 27th ult., wife of Dr. M. J. O'Flyna, Neath. «?f a son. LUXTON.-V-At Taft's Well, on 25th ult., the wife of Stephen G. Lux-ton Prudential Agent, of a daughter. SQuIUE.—At 187, MacMntosh-tOace. Cardiff, om the 37th November, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Squire, a soa. „ MARRIAGES. McNEIL—DAVIES.—November 12th, at Hull, by spociai ijfjccce. Frank McNeil, 9J, Plymouth-road, Penarth, Marine Engineer, to Lillian Gladys Davies, third daughter of the late Daniel Jacob Davies, Cardiff. KEMPE—JOtrES.—By licence, on 29th November, 1S10, at St. Basil's Church, Batealegr, by the Vicar (the Rev. D. Bpwen, B:A.), Frederick Hawke Kempe, Assistant. Surveyor, General Post-offlce, Cheltenham, to Ada Mary, e!d«r daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jonas, Sunny Bank, Rhiwderin. MORBIS—EVANS.—At Llancarfan Church, on Thurs- day, November 24th, by the Rev. A. J- Hugrhes, assisted by the Rev. D. Hopkin Evans, David John, son cf tho laf-e Captain Morris, Llanelly, to Hester, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans, Llancadle, Glamorgan. Llancadle, Glamorgan. > DEATHS. CALDICOTT.—On the 24th ult., at St. la, Gold Tops, Newport, Mqry. widow of the late Richard Caldicott, in her eighty-ftftlj year. DANIEL.—On Thursday night, after short illness, John Daniel, Ironmonger, Port Talbot. at his residence, 4, Grugos-terrace, Port Talbot, at the age of 60. DA VIES.—On November 22, at Garth House, Dowlals, Stephen Davies, Contractor, boloved husband of Cecilia Davios. DAVID.—On the 27Ut.ult.. at 40, High-street, Newport, Mary, third daughter of the lata Richard and Mary David, late of AJhfield, Pencoed. EVANS.—On Friday. 25th ult., at Bettws, Aberkenfig. DaVid Evans (Schoolmaster), beloved husband of Rose Evans. HAKBISON.—On; November 26th, at her residence, Brynonen, Dowlals. Mary Ann, widow of the late Kobert Harrison. agM 76. HAYHURST,—November 24th. at High-street, Aber- daru, MatT Jane, widow of the late Edward Hay- hurgit, Mining Englnetr. HA \S-KINS.—On Saturday, November 26th, at 2, Bryn- ymor-road, Swanseat Ann, widow of the late George Hawkins. In her eightieth year. INGLEDEW.—On the' 27th November, 1910, at Cardiff I Susan Jane, the dear wife of John Pybus Ingledew, aged 72 yoars. JAMES.—November 22n1, at 105. Harriet-street, Cu. diff. Mary, boloved wife of John James. 1 JONES.—On the 13th' ult. (suddenly), Rev. David Jones (B.A. Lampetert 1904), aged 30, Koctor, Strath- cona. Canada. JO?IN—On 27th November, nt Swansea. David Clement John, Deputy-Town-cl^rrk, aged 48 years. JOHN.-On November 29th. at the Globe Hotel, Llan. twit Major. Gertrude .Mary. the beloved daughter of Robert and Sarah Jonn. aged nine years. Funeral on Saturday next at St, Illtyd's Church, 2.30 p.m.- Deeply mourned. MATHIAS.—At Brynteg, Barivr, near Cardiff, on the 22nd inst.. Richard Mathias, M.A., M.B., aged <9 years, dearly-beloved husband of Margaret Mary. daughter of Lewis Wayne Morgan, M.D., Hafod Fawr, Pontynridd, and son of Alderman W. H.. Mathias, Porth. MATTHEWS.—At 42. Rheola-strset, Penrhlwcel ber, Catherine, aged 64 years, widow of late Jenkla Matthews. MORGAN.—On Sunday, November Z7th, at Wick House, Whitchurch. Job Morgan, aged 62 (Partner In Morgan and Cadr^an). House, Whitchurch. Job Morgan, aged 62 (Partner In Morgan and Cadcg-ani. NEWMAN On November the 30th, 1910, Monica Beatrice, youngest daughter of the late Henry New- man (Surveyor of and Mrs. Newman, Elm-I grove-road, Dicas Powls. No cards. I ROGERS.. -On November 25th,lat Taff Cottage, Merthyr Tydfil Robert Luke Rogers (Rogers and Sons, Stoning Merchants), aged 77. SMITH.—On tho 28th ult., Leonard Ernest, aged eight years, the eldsr son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ernest Smith, rf Pirkfield, Clvtha't Park. Newport, M6n. SMITH.—On November 30th. at,Llangrove House, Pant- bach-road, Whitchurch, Sydney Ja.mes, beloved hus- band of Mary Jane Smith, and third son of the late Capt. William Hawke Smith, of Swansea. Funeral I at Thrte p.m. Saturday, for Whitchurch. TAYLOB.—At 8, PlerceSeld-plape, Cardiff, on 28th November. Jane, widow of th«, late Jaraes PhllpotU Taylor, of Cardiff, agsd 75 y". THOMAS.-At H^ndai, Gellygaer, on the 29th ult., Watkin Lewis, aged eight months, dearly beloved clu!d of David and Lyn Thomas. Funeral private. TURNER -On November 23rd, at 34, Havelock-street. Cardiff. Harriet, wife of Wm. Turner, and daughter of tho late F. Eutt. of Cardiff. WILLIAMS.'—On Tuesday morning, the 29th ult.. at Tal-y-garn Vicarage-road. Penygraig, Gwenllian, widow of the late Mr. J. Eynon Williams. Funeral cn Monday morning, December 5th, at 10.10, for L'angynyyd. WILLIAMS.—On the 23rd ult., at Fogo, Portugal (suddenly). John Herbert, second son of the late Rev. John Williams. Peterston-super-EIf, and Mrs. Wil- IIams, 28, Plymouth-road. Penarth. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. FISHER.—Tho Family of the late Mrs. W. F. Fisher, widow of th9 late Mr. W. F.. Fisher, Brewer, Barn Hill, Stamford, tender their sincere thanks to the many friends for kind sympathy shown in their sad bereavement, and for the beautiful floral, tributes I sent. IN MEMORIAM. BARTER.— In LOving Memory of our dear Mother, Ann Barter, who died November 27th, 1906.—To memory I ever dear.-Ted and Rose. BIG(jS.—In Loving Memory of our dear and only Son, Arthur Jamas, who died at York House, Caerphilly, November 26th, 1909; aged 15 years. To part with our bey was a trial severe, But God thought it best that he should be in Heaven than here; Our loss is his gain, he's an angel above, And drinks perfect bliss at the fountain of love. Oh, may our dear boy be a link In the chain, That will bind us to Heaven to meet, him again. -From Father, Mother, and his Sister. Dorothy. DAVIES.—In Loving Memory of my Husband, W. J. Davies, of Pontygwalth. who was called home Novem- ber 30, 1908.—The heart's koen anguish none can tell. But those who have bidden the nearest and dearest I' farewell. DAVIES.—In Loving Memory of David Davies, Llwyn- Bodw, lata U9,, Dumfries-street, Treherbert, died December 1st, 1902.-Greatly missed by Mother and Daughters. JONES.-In Ever Loving Memory of my dear'v-fcoloved Sister Gwwany, who passed away at Station House, Deri, December lBt, 190ï.-Threo years have pa-ssed, With hearts still sore. As years roll on, Wo miss her more.—New ,fprgott«n by Nan. JONES.—In Ever Covlnf Mimory of air dwrly-beloved :f¡ Ilusband. Howel Jones, wbti died on December lst, 1908. at 37, Alfred-street, Neath. WILLIAMS.—In Loving Memory of my daar Mother, Jano WI!)i:1rns, Mill Farm. Lisvane, dic-d December 1, 1907 Not forgotten by her only Daughter. WILLI AMS.-In Lovir.g Meirory of our dear Father, Georgo Williams, Trevor House, Aberdare, who fell asleep November 29th, 1907. Beloved! Thy is g!orioii3 now! No sllrglngs reach thee from the s»a, While storms break round our struggling prow, Yet storms but heave us homo to thee.

FEATHER FANCIERS. t GOOD ENTRY AT CARDIFF BIRD SHOW. The fourteenth annual show of the Cardiff and District Cage Bird Society was opened on Wednesday at the Cory-hall by Lord Ninian Stuart, who was accompanied by Lady Ninian Stuart. Lord Ninian remarked that the excellent selection of birds exhibited quite surprised him. He never knew till that day that bird fanciers were so strong in number, and that they spent so much time and money an their hobby. He congratulated the show executive on their splendid exhibition, and wished them a continuance of the success which ranked the Cardiff Show amongst the best in the kingdom. Lady Ninian. responding to a unanimous call for "Speech." said she was well in touch with birds, for in her travels abroad she had kept macaws, parrots, and numerous other birds of bright plumage. She congratulated the officials upon their excellent exhibition, and wished the society every success. A vote of thanks to Lord and Lady Ninian was proposed by Mr. T. H. Melbuish. one of the oldest fanciers in Cardiff, and. after being supported by Mr. Fred W. Blower and others, was carried with acclamation. Lord and Lady Ninian afterwards inspected the exhibits. This year's exhibition is one of the best iield under the auspices of the society, the quality reaching a very high standard, while the 760 entries are only a few short of the record. The Yorkshire. Norwich, and British finches were strong classes, whilst the crests and crestrbreds were also a couple of splendid classes. Other classes for British and foreign birds were also filled well, and com- petition for honours was keen. The judges were Messrs. J. H. Payne (Gloucester) and W. H. Battye (Huddersfield). and the show arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr. A. Shellum (chairman), assisted by a strong committee and Mr. J. W. Dummett, hon. secretary. The following are the awards t— NORWICH CANARIES. Clear, yellow: 1st. W. Collings, Devonport; 2nd, J. Tristem, Bristol. Clear, buff: 1st, J. Tristem; 2nd, A. Magga, Cardiff. Ticked, marked, or variegated, yellow: 1st, E. Thomas, Cardiff; 2nd, F. A. Redwood, Newton Abbot. Ticked, marked, or variegated, buff: 1st and 2nd, J. Tristem. Hen. yellow: 1st, E. Thomas; 2nd, H. W. Sheldon, Llandudno. Hen, buff: 1st, J. Tristem; 2nd, W. Collings. Unflighted, yellow: 1st, W. Collings; 2nd, G. T. Jones, Brecon. Unflighted, buff: 1st, J. Tristem; 2nd, W. Collings. Non-fed, yellow or buff: D. Jeremy, Morris- ton. Novice, yellow: 1st. Miss J. M. Thomas, Aberdare; 2nd, W. J. Chedgey, Cardiff. Novice, buff: 1st, EL Bennett, Stroud; 2nd, Evan Powell, Tredegar. Novice, yellow or biiff. ben: Ist, H. Ben- nett; 2nd. J. N. and J. Jeffrey, Paignton. Novice, unflighted, yellow or buff: 1st, S. C. Hahn. Bristol; 2nd, W. H. Lohr, Ca rmarthen. Clear or ticked yellow: 1st. H. Wills, Wade- bridge; 2nd. L. Dykes. Brauford. YORKSHIRE CANARIES. Clear or ticked buff: 1st, Tom Morris, Gar- aant; 2nd, E. James, Cardiff. Marked or variegated, yellow or buff: 1st, L. Dykes; 2nd, — Wilson, Cardiff. Clear or ticked yellow, hen: 1st, W S. Negus; Abergavenny; 2nd, J. W. Rennie. Andover. Clear or ticked buff, hen: 1st, L. Dykes; 2nd. H. C. Smith, Cardiff. Marked or variegated, yellow or buff, hen: 1st, L. Dykes; 2nd, J. W. Rennie. Unflighted, yellow: 1st, Morgan and Willcox, Morriston; 2nd, G. Gregory, Mountain Ash. Unflighted, buff: 1st, J. Rennie; 2nd, L. Dykes. Cnttighted. yellow or buff. hen: 1st, R. Parry, Ruabon: 2nd, H. C. Smith. Novice, yellow: 1st, S. Date, Cardiff; 2nd. J. 3. Pritchard. Abertillery. Novice, buff: let. E. W. Thomas, Carmar- then; 2nd, E. James. Novice, yellow or buff, hen: 1st, J. Griffiths, Tredegar; 2nd. E. W. Thomas. Novice, unflighted, yellow or buff: 1st, J. B. Pritchard; 2nd. W. Newell, Abertillery. NORWICH, SCOTCH, OR BORDER. Crested Norwich, crest, any variety: 1st, F. G. Bale, Barnstaple; 2nd, A. Simmonds. Newport. Norwich, created bred, any variety: 1st, F. G. Bale; 2nd, A. Simmonds. Scotch fancy, any colour, cock: 1st, J. H. Jonee, Merthyr; 2nd, A. Harrington. Cardiff. Scotch fancy, any colour, hen: 1st, J. H. Jones; 2nd, A. Harrington. Border fancy, non-fed, yellow: 1st. D. Jen- kins, Swansea; 2nd. D. Williams. Swansea. Border fancy, non-fed, buff: 1st. D. Jen- kins; 2nd. J. A Edward, Sherborne. SELLING CLASSES.. Pairs, matched for breeding: 1st, G Slocombe, Cardiff; 2nd, J. W. Dummett, Car- diff. Any variety canary or\mule: 1st, James Locke. Bristol; 2nd, A. AIleh, Newport. Any variety, canary or mule, single: 1st, J. Davies, Caerau; 2nd, W. Colrings. MULES OR HYBRIDS; Canary-mule, clear, ticked, marked, or variegated. 1st, Alf. Shellam Cardiff; 2nd D. A. S. Longden, Swansea. Canary-mule. dark goldfinch: 1st. R W. Jones. Gorseinon; 2nd, R. Bald, Bathgate Scotland. Canary-mule, dark greenfinch: 1st, W. G Bull, Bristol; 2nd. D. A. S. Longden. Canary-mule, dark linnet, siskin, redpoll, or twite: 1st and 2nd, Alf Shellam. Any other variety, mule or hyjfrid: 1st. Alf. Shellajn; 2nd, D. A. S. Longder\ BRITISH BIRDS. Goldfinch, any age: 6. Bull; 2nd T W. Richards, Naroerth. Goldfinch, blacklegged or greypate: 1st F J. Russell, Bath; iind, Geo. Edwards Leo- minster. Bullfinch: 1st. F. Jones, jun., Wrexham; 2nd, Sam Jones, Llanelly. Greenfinch: 1st, F. J. Russell; 2nd, E. Wil- kins. Linnet, house-moulted: 1st, W. G. Bull; 2nd W. Jones, Felinfoel. Linnet, field-moulted: 1st, W. J. Gay, Swan. sea; 2nd, F. Jones, jun. Lesser redpoll: 1st, Mrs. W. E. Garland Bristol; 2nd, C. Prior, Brentford. Siskin, mealy redpoll, or twite: 1st, W. J Bancroft, Swansea; 2nd. W. G. Bull. Bramble or chaffinch: 1st, W. J. Bancroft- 2nd, J. E. Jeffrey, Swansea. Any other variety, not larger than haw- finch: 1st. P. n- Harris, London; 2nd, F. J Russell. BuUfinch, hen: 1st, Sam Jones; Ind. T Gough, Oxford. I Any other variety, hard-billed, hen: 1st C Prior; 2nd, W. J. Bancroft. Any variety, soft-billed, not larger than the wheatear: 1st, E. Thorne, Cardiff; 2nd, H. J. Ford, Cardiff. Any variety thrush, blackbird, or starling- 1st, A. D. Hughea, Ammanford; 2nd H J Ford. Any other variety, except birds of prey: let A. C. Brotherhood, Newport; 2nd, W. B. Lloyd: Kingston. FOREIGN BIRDS. Any variety, not larger than the cardinal 1st, E. Thorne; 2nd. F Howe, Wellingborough. Any other variety: 1st, Arthur Sage, Bris- tol; 2nd. E. Thorne. Any variety, not larger than the cardinal (selling): 1st, E. Thorne; 2nd, W. G. Poole. Stratford-on-Avon. Any variety, not larger than the cut throat: 1st and 2nd, E. Thorne. I Gift class: 1st. J. W. Dummett, Cardiff; 2nd, 8. F. Howard. Cardiff. I

SCENE IN COURT. A touching incident and a scene were intro- duced into a case tried on Tuesday by the Cardiff stipendiary. Mr. T. W. Lewis. John Winter (19) was charged with entering a house in Heieford-strcet and stealing certain articles, the property of Henry Chinnick. occupier, and Thomaa Jeffries, a lodger. Pri- soner's eieter was in court, and upon seeing lier brother in the dock the wept copiously, and, becoming hysterical, had to be taken out of court in a prostrate condition. Mrs. Chinnick on the night of Novem- ber 8 heard noises downstairs as of an intruder in bare feet, but under the impres- sion that it was only a cat she took no notice and raised no alarm. The next morning it was discovered that an entrance had been effected. Winter was arrested by Detective Lucas. Some of the articles were found in his possession. He was committed to the quarter sessions. His mother tearfully applied for bail, and on meeting with a refusal was also removed from court in a half-fainting condition. His Worship pointed out to the woman that it was in the youth's own interest that bail should be withheld.

GIRL IN BOY'S CLOTHES END OF BIRMINGHAM RUN- AWAY'S ADVENTURE. Dorothy Morgan (55), a schoolgirl, of, Erdington, Birmingham, was charged at Clerkenwell Police-court with attempting to travel on the London and North Western Railway from London to Birmingham with intent to avoid payment of her fare. A detective-sergeant found the girl in a waiting-room at Euston dressed in boy's clothes on Saturday, just after midpight The "lad" left the waiting-room and asked for the Birmingham train. The detective asked if 'he" had a ticket, and received a negative reply. He pointed out the booking- office, and the "boy" went in at one door and out at the other. The detective then approached "him" again, and suggested that "he" had run away from home. "No, I have not." was the reply. After further conversation the youngster was invjted to empty "his" coat pockets, the operation producing the following assort- ment:- Pipe and tobacco. A penny. Case of cigarettes. Two 3d. bits. Lady's purse. Pair of scissors. I Lady's purse. Pair of soissors. Toy revolver. j In the name of "George Morgan," the "boy" was then handed over to a police-constable, and subsequently was interviewed by Inspector Smith-as a girl-at the remand home. She told the inspector that she left home on Friday. I had ordered a suit of boy's clothes, which I got into inside a lavatory at a railway station." She paid, she added, with money stolen from her mother—"a sove- reign and some silver." In London she at a railway station." She paid, she added, with money stolen from her mother—"a sove- reign and some silver." In London she stayed at a private hotel, and walked about on Saturday before going to the station. The girl's brother, who was present, said the father of the girl lived at Liverpool and the mother at Birmingham. The girl was beyond the mother's control. The London County Council school officer undertook to look after the case.

MUCH MARRIED MAN. Charles Claude Harrison (49), described as a pattern cutter, was charged on remand at Stratford Court with stealing a gold watch and a gold wedding ring, the property of Florence Mansfield, and with obtaining by false pretences £ 3 and a gold wedding ring from Lillie Appelonie Cluse. from Lillie Appelonie Cluse. He was now further charged with bigamously marrying Isabella Jane Phillips at Plaistow on September 27, 1906, his wife, Sarah, being then alive. The accused had been before the court on four occasions, and evidence had been given on nine charges. It was stated that the prisoner got into communication with women who advertised for positions as housexeeper. Frances Elizabeth Christian, of East Ham, said that her sister. Isabella Jane Phillips, was alive in Ontario. Canada. On Whit-Mon- day. 1903, her sister was married at Poplar to a man named Parsons, who it was afterwards found had committed bigamy. She continued to pass by the name Parsons until she was married to the prisoner. Evidence was also given that the accused was married in July, 1874, at Egbaston Church, near Birmingham, to Sarah Ann Hipwell. who is still alive at Hanley, Staf- fordshire. Henry Webb. a sawyer, of Hertford, said he knew the prisoner as Charles Harrison, who came to marry his daughter at St. Andrew's Church, Hertford, in 1887. Cross- examined, the witness said his daughter was now alive and was married. Another remand was ordered.

PLEA FOR UNEMPLOYED. UTILISATION OF LABOUR AT ROATH PARK. In view of the distress prevailing in Car- diff, due in a large measure, he said. to the coal strike. Alderman John Chappell moved at the meeting of Cardiff Parks Committee an Wednesday that they recommend the jorporation to proceed with the laying out forthwith of the land from the old Roath Mill right past Marlborough-road and taking in the brook. The parks committee had had I this scheme under consideration for about two years, tae estimate. ost of carrying it out being about £ 2,000. If carried out as out being about £2,000. If carried out as relief work this winter the corporation I would be able to recover 33 1-3 per cent. of I the cost from the Local Government Board on account of inefficient labour through the employment ot the unemployed. He moved that the work be proceeded with. and that the necessary l&n be applied for. Mr. William Roberta remarked that he would like to see them treat the brook in such a way as to provide paddling places for children in the summer and also ponds to sail their boats, as was done in other holi- day resorts. The Chairman explained that it would probably be better if they had a cascade to I retain the landmark of the old mill. This brook wa6 liable to flooding, and by providing breakwaters for children they would have to stand the consequences of percolation of water to private residences in the district. Mr. Pettigrew said that he had a scheme under consideration for providing a water recess for the use of children during the summer months at Roath Park. I It was eventually agreed to proceed with the general scheme, and to ask the committee to inspect the place before deciding upon any scheme of brook ornamentation as suggested by Mr. Roberts.

A DIVORCE PLOT. STORY OF ALLEGED COLLUSIVE AGREEMENT. Mr. Justice Avory at the Manchester Assizes continued his hearing of a remark- I able action arising out of alleged illegal agreements to obtain divorce by collusion. The plaintiff was a commercial traveller named Clifford Renshaw, of Eccles, and the I defendant was Arthur Coppard Jackson, com- mercial traveller. The plaintiff's claim, as explained by Mr. Taylor, K.C., was for the recovery of JE165. which it was alleged had been paid under the illegal agreements in question. As a result of an intimacy between the plaintiff- a lodger in the house-and defendant's wife, Mr. Taylor said there were interviews between the three about divorce proceedings, and in one of them defendant said, I spall not take any divorce proceedings at all in this matter unless and until you pay me £ 250." Eventually plaintiff paid over £165 in the form of gold and of a bill of exchange. One of the arrangements made was that Mrs. Jackson should leave a letter as evidence for the divorce proceedings. In it she pleaded to be "set free by divorce as quickly as pos- sible." as until that were done she would be "numbered among the outcasts." Ultimately, however, defendant refused to sign the peti- tion for a decree, and when asked for the return of the money paid said something' about treating it as damages. JUDGE'S CONDEMNATION. Mr. Justice Avory, after reviewing the J facts as related, said that if this had been a court of morals he shoul.-l probably have described the defendant as one of the most dishonest and dishonourable men who hlA ever appeared in a court of justice—who was seeking to make or retain money in his hands as a profit from his wife's infidelity. But he had to determine the rights of the parties, according to law. This agreement was one to obtain divorce by collusion, and it involved, fir-it of all, perjury in the affi- davits which of necessity accompanied the filing of a petition for divorce, and in which the petitioner was bound to swear there was no collusion between him and the other parties. It also involved a perversion of the course of justice. He held there had been a part performance cf the illegal purpose of the agreement, and, therefore, that the plaintiff was not entitled to recover. Judgment was accordingly entered for the defendant. The question ef costs was reserved.

"SHIVER MY TIMBERS." I HOW ADMIRAL FISHER RECEIVED AMERICAN REPORTERS. I Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, who arrived in New York recently to attend the marriage of his son at Philadelphia, sailed for home aboard the liner Baltic. Nobody of any distinction escapes the American marriage of his son at Philadelphia, sailed for home aboard the liner Baltic. Nobody of any distinction escapes the American I interviewer, and although Lord Fisher secured immunity for the time being when he arrived last week, it was only on condition that he would receive all the ship reporters and talk with them before leaving New York. Lord Fisher appeared as happy as a schoolboy, and redeemed his promise by receiving the reporters in his suite aboard the Baltic. He emerged from the usual ordeal of examination and cross-examina- tion with flying colours. The reporters entered the cabin in single file. and what the gallant admiral said-and I did not say-makes interesting reading. It is hardly to be believed that Lord Fisher, as represented by one writer, retreated before the army of invading scribes, shout- ing, My word, but this is worse than Trafal- gar.' It is equally unbelievable that Lord Fisher, as represented by another versatile correspondent, should have sandwiched his remarks with such colloquialisms as Shiver my Timbers!" "Belay there!" and Avast!" but all these things are laid to his credit. The New York World good-naturedly alludes to Lord Fisher as a gallant sea- dog" while another newspaper describes him as a cheerful British tar."

TRAGEDY AT THE ZOO. One of those domestic scenes in which joy I and sorrow are strangely mingled was wit- nessed in the Zoological Gardens recently. Barbara, the Polar she-bear, who for days- has concentrated all her attention on the secluded cave from which have oome tiny but unmistakable squeals, emerged from her lair. She sat for hours on the concrete outside, clasping to her chest a little bundle of fur scarcely bigger than her own paw. It was her baby. Sam, her spouse-locked off in his own compartment to his great disgust—showed a subdued curiosity, mingled, perhaps, with reverence. Keepers and a few visitors lin- gered round the cage, delighted to see Bar- bara taking her first airing with the new arrival. But when she had sat there for some hours -far too long for a baby's first appearance in the open air-the keepers began to suspect that all was not well. They had believed, ever since the squeals had announced the domestic event in the bear-pit, that there were two little strangers. Where was the other? Barbara'? domestic tragedy was revealed soon afterwards. The keepers shut her off from her cave, which she showed no dispoei- tion to resent, and inside, half buried in the I straw, they found a little body, no bigger than a large rat-only eleven inches long, in fact. It was Barbara's other cub, which had died early in the morning. They took it away, and as soon as it had gone Barbara returned joyfully to her cave. tenderly licking the live cub, which, it is hoped, she means to rear. The action of the keepers probably saved a double calamity. For. on the last occasion when Barbara had twins, one died early, and it is believed that her long stay outside the death-chamber with the other cub in her paw was the reason for the death of the second one.

FROZEN MEAT TRADE. I SIX NEW STEAMERS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. The Liverpool "Journal of Commerce" on Friday stated: It is announced that, arising out of a joint agreement, the Royal Mail and Messrs. Furness and Withy have given out contracts for the building of six large steamers for the frozen meat trade between the Argentine, London, and European ports. The orders have been distributed as follow :— Two with Irvine's Shipbuilding Company (Limited). West Hartlepool; two with the Palmer Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow; and two wiih Messrs. A. Stephen and Son, Linthouse, on the Clyde.

SHE HAD HIM. She was a sweet young thing. and had come down to visit her brother at the barracks. Her relative being on duty. his chum in the band undertook to show her round. Of course she asked a tot of questions. "Who is that individual?" she inquired, pointing to a colour-sergeant. "Oh. he once shook hands with the King." said her truthful cavalier; "that's why he wears a crown on hi6 arm." They next met a gymnastic instructor wearing a badge of crossed Indian clubs. "Who might he be?" aeked. the lady. "That's the camp barber," said her com- panion. "Caai't you see he's wearing the scissors?" Then a number of stars upon the cuff of a veteran, each indicating four years' service, aroused her curiosity. "He's the battalion astronomer," explained the escort gravely. Most useful man- guides us home by the stars when we've lost ourselves on night aianceuvres." "How interesting!" said the maiden. Then rioting his bandsman's badge-the representa- ti<m of an ancient stringed instrument—she exclaimed, slyly:— "I suppose that thing on your arm means that you're the regiment liar?"

ARMY OFFICER AND FIANCEE A lieutenant of an infantry regiment at Stanislau. Austria, Maximilian Kasparek, suffered from melancholia on account of bis inability to marry a lady, whose family were unable to provide the dowry that the mili- tary authorities demand from the prospective wife of an officer. A week ago the lieu- tenant. accompanied by the lady. was seen to enter his rooms at the barracks. Neither of the missing pair was seen again, and it was decided to force open the door. The lieutenant and his. fiancee lay on the floor with bullet wounds in their heads. On the writing-desk a pile of letters were discovered, addressed to various relatives, saying that the pair, despairing of ever being united in life, had resolved to die together.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST RATS. LLANDAFF MEDICAL OFFICER'S FATAL VIRUS. Dr. Prichard, medical officer to the Llan- daff District Council, reported to that body on Wednesday very fully as to the prevention j of plague through rats. He stated that without rats there would be no danger of plague, and there should be a systematic and continuous destruction of rats. He emphasised the importance of strict cleanli- ness, the removal of all garbage from the j vicinity of houses, and the stopping of rat- runs with broken glass and tar. He would be glad to know of places infested by rats. He could supply a very efficient virus for their destruction. It produced an infectious disease, from which they died. The Chairman (General Lee): Where does he go to pass away his last hour? (Laughter.) Dr. Prichard: He runs to his hole, I sup- pose. (More laughter.) WHITCHURCH OMNIBUS SERVICE. The Cardiff Tramways Company (Limited) wrote stating that everything possible was being done to give Whitchurch a good and efficient omnibus service. But they pointed out that the roads were in a shocking condition, and any stoppages occurring were due to the bad roads. They had decided to issue children's tickets at reduced fares on days when schools were open. The Clerk (Mr. M. Warren) said he had replied that the breakdowns were not due to the bad state of the roads, but to the bad condition of the 'buses. Mr. Peter Sharpe disagreed with that view. Canon Buckley said the concession of chil- dren's tickets was the result of an interview between the company and members of the council. (Hear, hear.) It was resolved to send a copy of the latter to the county authority. The hackney carriage and omnibus com- mittee reported that Messrs. Barton Bros., Beeston, had written stating that, after consideration, they did not think a 'bus service to Llandaff would pay, and, as it might bring them into bad favour with pri- vate carriage owners, they did not intend proceeding. ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR ROADS. Whitchurch Parish Council wrote asking that two or three of the principal roads should be lighted by electricity. The Clerk said the electric lighting committee merely wanted the authority of the oouncil to comply with this request, which was granted. It was resolved that the applications for the extension ot the cable in Kelston and Wing- field roads be deferred until the precise demand was ascertained. BAILIFF'S MISTAKEN CALL. The highways and building committee recommended that a request from the Whit- church Parish Council should be complied with—that Hawthorne-road West should be known as Hawthorne-road in future, and that Hawthorne-road East be re-named Thompson- road. The Clerk (Mr. M. Warren) said that they had no power to do as requested. Canon Buckley said that they had altered Solomons-road, at Llandaff, to a more appropriate name. Mr. Edmund Lewis said a bailiff due at a house in one road had been known to go to the same number in the other road. (Laughter.) It was agreed that noth- ing could be done, and the recommendation was deleted. GOOD ROADS AT DINAS POWIS. Mr. D. T. Alexander wrote expressing the hope that the roads at Dinas Powis would not be broken up. He had never known the roads to be in such a good condition as now, and it was a great advantage to get about without being covered with mud. The Surveyor (Mr. Holden) said nervous drivers thought the; gravel they had been using was dangerous. He would try a new kind. There was no occasion to break up the roads. BETTER TALKER THAN WORKER. Mr. D. R. Morgan asked that the sur- veyor (Mr. J. Holden) should engage the un- employed whenever possible. The Surveyor: I put on one man, but he would rather make a speech than do a day's work. (Loud laughter.)

LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES. FUNERAL OF THE LATE DR. RICHARD MATHIAS. Attended by circumstances of unusual sad- ness and general indications of great public sympathy and sorrow, the funeral of the late Dr. Richard Mathias, M.A., M.B., of Bryn-Teg, Radyr, tqok place on Saturday, the inter- ment, being at Llanwonno Churchyard, a spot hallowed by several centuries of sacred associations, and made peculiarly fitting as the last resting-place of the deceased owing to the fact that two of his children had been already buried there. During the morning a large number of sympathisers called at Bryn- Teg to offer their condolences to the bereaved; widow and her only daughter, who were com- forted in their grief by the kindly presence ct the deceased's revered father. Alderman W. H. Mathias, who was, however, himself sorely stricken by the loss of a gifted, loving son. Throughout the neighbourhood, where Dr. Mathias had won the affections of all classes by his professional advice and atten- tions and by his amiable personality, the blinds were drawn in respect for the dead, and small groups of the inhabitants were to be seen awaiting the coming of the cortege. Shortly after 11.30 a.m. the coffin was borne out of the house, amidst many signs of deep bereavement, and as the procession wended its way slowly through Radyr, Taff's Well, Nant-garw, Upper Boat, Treforest, and Ponty- pridd, up the steep side of the Graigwen Mountain to Llanwonno, there were repeated evidences of the desire of the general public to participate in the tribute of sorrowful respect to the memory of a most popular medical man and friend. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. JOB MORGAN. The funeral of Mr. Job Morgan, Wick fiouse, Whitchurch, partner in the firm of Morgan and Cadogan, took place at the Cardiff Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. A short service was held at the residence by the Rev. D. Tyssil Evans, who also officiated at the graveside The chief mourners were Messrs. J. C. Morgan and Frank Morgan (sons), William and Benjamin Morgan (brothers), and S. 0. Williams (brother-in- law), and there were also present Messrs. J. P. Cadogan and Max Wideman (partners), I Messrs. Baesett, Biseett, E. Deere. Miles, May- rand. Lambert, and Clement (office staff). Most of the leading firms at the Cardiff Docks also sent representatives, including Messrs. Roger Price and W. H. Rogers (Cardiff Railway Com- pany), C. Edmunds (Taff Vale Railway), Stephen B. Reid, F. R. Howe, A. Bromage, F. Ambrose, J. Harrison, E. Leray, A. P. James. A. C. Forrest, A. Seward, D. Lewis, J. H. Smith, W. Eustace Jenkins, John Jenkins, T. Smith, D. Lloyd. G. Travere, W. A. Jonee, J. Morgan Lewis, and Alfred Thomas. There were a large number of wreathe from friends and business firms.

GAZETTE NOTICES. BANKRUPTCY ACTS-RECEIVING ORDER. Mary Ann Jones, 130. Woodfield-street, Mor- .riston, Swansea, tailor, draper, and boot dealer. VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP NOTICE. At an extraordinary general meeting of the members of Arkells and Walters (Limited). recently held at Old Bank-chambers, 27, High-street, Cardiff, it was resolved and duly I confirmed that the company be wound up voluntarily. Mr. John P. Mountjoy, of Old Bank-chambers, High-street, Cardiff, has been appointed liquidator for the purposes of such winding-up. A meeting of the creditors of the company will be held at the offices of the liquidator on the 14th of December at three p.m. NOTICES RE WINDING UP. The creditors of the Cymraeg Supply Com- pany (Limited) are required before Decem- ber 16 to send particulars of their debts or claims to Mr. Gilbert D. Shepherd, of Kings- way, Cardiff, the liquidator of the company. A general meeting of the members of the Finch Steam-tug Company (Limited) will be held at the Pier-head-chambers, Bute-street, Cardiff, on December 30, at ten a.m., for the purpose of having ap account laid before them showing the.manner in which the wind- ing up has been conducted and the property of the company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the liquidator. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Arthur J. Folland, William H. Humphreys, and John H. Jones, carrying on business as J. H. Jones and Co. at Briton Ferry, house and estate agents, commission agents, insu- rance brokers, and rent and debt collectors, dissolved by mutual consent Irom Novem- ber 25.

LIEUTENANT HELM. Lieutenant Helm has returned to duty with the 21st Pioneer Battalion at Mayence, but it is understood that an investigation into the I events which led to his arrest in England has J been set on foot. ]

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SCHOOLMASTER BOOKIE. HEAVY PENALTIES FOR BETTING AT SWANSEA. William John Davies, who said at Swansea Police-court on Monday that he was a. school- master. out of work for two years. was fined JB10 and costs for loitering for betting pur- poses in Neath-road. William Piper, charged with a similar offence at St. Thomas, was represented by Mr. Thompson, who put it to the police wit- nesses that the defendant was only a messenger, not a bookmaker. In pleading for his client, Mr. Thompson said he was a cripple for life. He was also fined £10 and costs.

LOCAL WILLS. SIR ARTHUR STEPNEY. It is understood that the will of the late Sir Arthur Stepney has been proved—or is about to be proved-at £390,000. This does not include Sir Arthur's estate abroad, but includes simply his estate in .Great Britain. MR. DAVID EVANS, LLANFAIR OBLTWYN. Mr. David Evans, of Pleasant View, Llan. fair Orltwyn, Cardigan. who died on Septem- ber 7, left estate of the gross value of £421, and probate of his will has been granted to his sister, Mrs. Esther Davies, of the same address. MR. STEPHEN JONES, CARDIGAN. Mr. Stephen Jones, of Brynhir, Bettvrs Leike. Cardigan, who died on June 25, left estate of the gross value of £792, with net personalty £83. and probate of his will has been granted to his widow. Mrs. Anne Jones, of Brynhir, and Mr. John Jenkins, of Derlwyn Gwynfil, farmer. MR DANIEL MORGANS, TREFILAN. Mr. Daniel Morgans, of Gwarallt, Trefilan, Cardigan, farmer, who died on July 23, left estate of the gross value of £1,005. with net personalty £212. and probate has been granted to his widow. Mrs. Margaret Morgans, to whom he left the whole of his estate abso- lutely. MISS AGNES NOTT, KNIGHTON. Miss Agnes Marcia Nott, of 11. Norton-street, Knighton, who died on October 1, left estate of the gross value of £1,759. with net per- sonalty £1,697, and probate of her will ha.s been granted to her brother. Mr. William John Nott, of 7, Alexandra-road, Brecon, iron- monger. I MR. DAVID GRIFFITHS, BRECON. Mr. David Griffiths, of Gellyrhyd. Gwenddwr. Brecon, who died on August 29. left estate of the gross value of £1,298, with net personalty £525. and probate of his will has been granted to Mr. Henry Prosser, of Vedwhir. and Mr. Samuel Evans, of Nantymynach, farmers. MRS. A. R. LLOYD, HAVERFORDWEST. Mrs. Alice Rowena Lloyd, of St. Thomas' Green. Haverfordwest, who died on Septem- ber 14 last, wife of Mr. William George Lloyd. left estate of the gross value of £ 480, and pro- bate cf her will has been granted to her' husband. MRS. EMMA PALMER. NEATH. Mrs. Emma Palmer, of Ashleigh. 6, Victoria- gardens, Neath, who died on October 19. left estate of the gross value of £7.622, with net personalty £7,579, and probate has been granted to Mr. John Samuel Church, of Court- terrace, Briton Ferry, and Mr. Ifor Hall Thomas, of Neath, bank clerk. The testatrix left £200 to her niece Maudo Beatrice Bul- more. and the residue of her estate she left as to one part to the children of her sister Julia Bulmore, and to her sisters Mary Jane Stevens, Sarah Harris, Harriet Jones, and Anno Perrott one share each. MR. ISAAC LLOYD, MUMBLES. Mr. Isaac Lloyd, of Castleton, Mumbles. builder and contractor, who died on the 18th of October, left estate of tho gross value of £1.324. with net personalty £868. and probate has been granted to his nephew, JVlr. Ernest Gammon, of Chapel-street, Mumbles, builder, and Mr. Frederick William Norman, of 82. Bryn-road, Swansea, merchant. The testator left his estate upon trust for his wife for life, and subject to her interest he left one moiety of his estate to his nephew, Ernest Gammon. and one moiety to his nieces, Susannah Davies, Lily Gammon, Gladys Jenkins, and Beatrice Norman. MR. WILLIAM DAVIES. MERTHYR. Mr. William Davies, of 44, Pentmoriais, Merthyr, grocer, who died on October 7, left estate of the gross value of £.3.400. with net personalty £1.648, and probate has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Amelia Davies, and the Rev. Jacob Jones, of 6. Union-street. Merthyr Tydiil, minister of the gospel. The testator left his watch and chain to his son David Sydney Davies. and he left his house- hold and personal effects to his wife for life. He gave his son, John Edgar, the option of taking over his business premises, and he left the residue of his estate to his wife for life, and subject to her interest he left his freeholds. 1. and 2, Cross Keys-street, Merthyr, ¡I.nd 75, High-street, Penydarren. to his daughter Gwendoline Kate, and the residue of his estate to his children in efjual shares. MR. GEORGE MORGAN, CARMARTHEN. Mr. George Morgan, of Albert House, Car- marthen. woollen manufacturer, registrar of births and deaths for Carmarthen district. and a prominent Baptist, who died on August 10. aged 68 years, left estate of the gross value of £.3,915, with net personalty £ 3,321, and probate has been granted to his brother Mr. John Morgan, of Cardigan, retired Inland Revenue officer, and Mr. William Isaac, of Stepney House, Carmarthen, ironfounder. The testator left £250 to his son David King Morgan, £1.300 to his .daughter Frances Ann Morgan..EMO to his daughter Eliza Solina Woosnam, £300 each to his children John King Morgan, Thomas Davies Morgan, Walter Oriel Morgan, and William King Mor- gan £600 to his daughter Sarah Morgan..S100 to his sister Margaret Morgan, certain specific bequests to each of his children, and the residue of his estate to his son William King Morgan and his daughter Frances Ada Morgan. MR. JOHN MONKS, CRUMLIN. Mr. John Monks. Woodlands, Crumlin, MR. JOHN MONKS, CRUMLIN. Mr. John Monks. Woodlands. Crumlin. quarry proprietor, stone merchant, and con- tractor, lately carrying on business at Blaina, Crumlin, Pontnewynydd. and Newport, who died on the 23rd of June last, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,667, with net personalty £ 1,282. Probate of his will has just been granted to Mrs. Jane Monks, the widow. Mr. John Henry Monks, St. Elmo, Blaina, and Mr. Stephen James Monks, 31, Marlborough-road, Newport (sons of the deceased), whom he appointed as executors and trustees. Testator bequeathed the whole of his personal and household effects to his wife. Deceased directed that the residue of his real and personal estate should be vested in his trustees, and that the income thereof be paid to his widow. Upon her death the estate is to be equally divided between deceased's sons and daughters. He directed that the business should be carried on under the management of his two sons. Mr. Bernhard Caiman Alexander, of Man- Mr. Bernhard Caiman Alexander, of Man- chester, head of Jaffe and Sons, shipping merchants, who died on October 24, left £445,835. The late Mr. Henry Andrade Harden. New- land Park. Bucks, chairman of directors of the Prudential Insurance Company. left £342,740. The testator left £2,000 to St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington. and £500 to Queen Charlotte's Lying-in Hospital.

LOCAL WEDDINGS. EVANS—PARDOE. The marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, on Tuesday of Mr. Charles Stokes Eaton Evans (youngest son of Mr. Edward Eaton Evans, of Avallenau, Haver- fordwest) and Miss Christina Pardoe, daughter of the late Mr. Arthur John Pardoe, of Penslow Hall, Salop. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. S. Dunn, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, assisted by the Kev. H. C. Ram, rector of Tenby. The brother-in-law of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Ram, rector of Tenby. The bride, who was given .away by Mr. J. Ban- croft, wore a dress of soft white satin draped with crepe-de-chine, trimmed with silver and pearl embroidery, her Court train being of satin lined with the crepe-de-chine, and satin lined with the crepe-de-chine, and over a wreath of orange blossom ehe wore a plain tulle veil. Miss Mabel Pardoe (her sister) and Miss Tina Bancroft were the bridemaids, wearing dresses of pink satin, with tunic overdresses of cloud-grey ninon trimmed with satin and pearls, with which were worn black velvet hats trimmed with pink satin and silver galon. Each carried a bouquet of pink carnations, and wore a pearl and amethyst pendant, the gifts of the bride- groom. Mr. W. G. Eaton Evans was beet man to his brother, and at the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bancroft. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon tour. the former wearing a costume or navy-blue serge, with a black velvet toque, stole, and muff. MORRIS-EV ANS. A pretty wedding took place at Llancarfan Parish Church, the contracting parties being Mr. David J. Morris, only son of the late Captain Morris, of Llanelly, and Hester, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans. of Llancadle. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. T. Hughes. vicar of Llancarfan, who was assisted by the Rev. D. Hopkins Evans. The bride, who was accom- panied by Miss N. Morris (sister of the bride- groom). was given away by her brother (Mr. Tom Evans, Port Talbot). Mr. Arthur Hughes (the bridegroom's half-brother) acted as best man. The service was fully choral, the organist being Miss Olwen Davies. A recep- tion was held at Llancadle, where some fifty guests assembled. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents were numerous and costly. KEMPE—JONES. There was a large attendance at Bassaleg Parish Church for the wedding of Mr. Frederick Hawke Kempe, of Bristol, and Miss Ada Mary Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R- Jones, of Sunny Bank, Rhiwderyn. The A. R. Jones, of Sunny Bank, Rhiwderyn. The vicar, the Rev. David Bowen. officiated. Given away by her father, the bride (who was attended by Miss Mabel Jones and Miss Ivy Kempe as bridemaids) wa3 attired in a Kempe as bridemaids) was attired in a Princess gown of satin cha-rmeuae trimmed with silver laco and embroidered chiffon. She wore a veil of Brussels net over a wreath of orange blossoms. Tho bridemaids wore pink and carriod baskets of flowers. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Kempe left for Brighton.

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