The Cardiff Times

LLANDAFF. POLICE COURT.—At the police-court on Mon- day, Thomas summoned a young man, named Williams, to show cause why he should not support her child. The bench made an order of 5s per week, and several other unimportant cases were dealt with by the bench,

FENARTH. CHARGE AGAINST A SCHOOL1£ISTRE"S. — A CAUTION TO PARENTS.—At the Penarth petty- sessions, on Monday, before Mr J. S. Corbett and Mr James Ware, Miss Smith, head mistress at Penarth Board Schools, was summoned by a little girl, named Rosa Butler, for assaulting her at school. Complainant said that on the 20th of June she v.'ent to school in the afternoon, and beat a little girl out of the schoolroom. Miss Smith (the defendant) asked her why she had done so, and she answered, "Because 8he called me names." The mistres>l then took her out into the porch, and beat her on her back with her hand. She did not know how many times three or four timea. The smacks hurt her. The governess also tore her dress to the extent shown on the dreaa produced. Cross-examined by Mr Stephens (who appeared for defendant.) Complainant admitted that some little girls had been beaten at the schools by other girls, but it was the nrst time that she had done so. She tried to run away and the governess held her, and that was hew the dress was torn.—Anne Shcpr, a companion, corroborated this evidence.— A-her summons was heard before the case was decided upon by the bench, in which Miss Smith charged Mrs Butler, the mother of the child who was alleged to have been assaulted, with having used violence towards her, and with threatening her on the same date. Mr Stephens contended that mild correction was absolutely necessary in n. school of this kind, and it was a thing recognised to be so by the law. It was also necessary and right that a young woman who was in the position of Miss Smith, as head- mistress of these schools, should be protected from the violence of persons like the defendant. —.Miss Margaret Smith then gave evidence, saying that after the affair had taken place with Rosa Butler, Mrs Butler came into the schoolroom and held her (witness) by th- arm, and struck her on the head, stating also that she would waylay her that night, and using most vile language.—Miss Davics, another teacher, made a. similar statement.—John Phillips stated that he wa.s at the school-ground, when he saw the defendant following Miss Smith out. She said she would lay in wait for six months until she had She told her in effect that she w.lJ murder her.—Complaiu&Rt You dou'T say what you did to me tb?-t you bruised my arms, and dragged me across the green. —Witness I took hold of vou to prevent you from striking Mi.-s Smith.— The Bench Very properly, too.—Mr Ccrbett, in dismissing the summons against Miss Smith, stated that he considered proper corporal punish- ment indispensable to the conduct c.f a. public school, that was, not punishment to excess, but, he thought, such a Hogging as was necessary should be administered when boys or girls de- served it. He was quite sure that he, and his brother magistrate, if he was nr) better & boy than himself, received many iMcessary correctMns t school. to the summons against thd woman Butler, a 6ne of JB1 and costs would be inflated, as it was a serious amd unwarranted assult. She would also be bound over in j310 to keep ths peace for six months. 'Unless the school authorities we"e allowed to punish according to the-ir discre- tion. schools could not be carried on, and the de- fendant should be thankful to them for adminis- tering such correction as they did not give the children themselves.—Mr Ware entirely con- curred.—The wcms,n was removed in custody, not having the requisite amount to pay the nne. QUE&TION L'NPER THE LICENSING ACT.—Job David, landlord of the Merry Harrier? Iith, LIandough, waa charged with keeping his houe open during prohibited hours. On the occasion of thevisitofP.C.Sp'IlGrtothe house between 10. and 11 o'clock, defendant claimed to keep his house open as long as the Station Hotel did at Cogr,u. Superintendent Wake staged that the order of 1871. constituting Penarth and a. sufficiently populous place under the Act did not apply to tlus house of defei'id"nt' The Bench endorsed this fact, and nned defendant Is and co,sts, MISCELLANEOUS Charles, of St. Andrew's, was charged with cruelty to a horse by working it in an unnt .state, owing to ulcaration and inflammation of the near fora leg of the animal. Inspector Arch. Mitchell, of theP.C.A. Society, gave evidence, and defendant was nned j61 und costs.—Sydney Head and Edmund Head were also nned for similar offences.—James Jens, St. Andrew's.was dned 5s for riding without reins. —A number of School Board cassa were brought forward by Mr Ivor 'Williams, the onicer of the Cardiff Guardians, and Mr Matthews, omeer for thePenarth School Beard. In severa.1 cases fillet! were innicted.—Thomas Brooks, Grangetown, was nned 30s and costs for assaulting Jam 33 Ford, of Penarth, on the 22nd June..

WHFf CHURCH. THE first funeral in accordance with the lJro.i- sions of the New Burials Act (1880), took place here on Wednesday, when the corpse of Mrs Day, an old and respected inhabitant, was interred in the new graveyard belonging to the church. Before ths funeral cottege started, Mr D. Jones lead and prayed, and ou the way to the cemetery a hymn wa-s sung. At the grave side the Revds. G. D. Rees (i.), and D. Evans, B.A., (C.M.), ad- dres.scd the Isrge concourse, who had come to pay the last tribute oi respect to t.e old lady, in sym- pathetic tc'rms.

RnYMXEY. SAD AcciURNT.—On Monday evening a, sad accident betel a man named Robert L:ince, 25 years of age, employed at the clay level belonging to the Rhymney Iron Company. It appears that he was driving a buggy'' at the level, which got ) oS the plates and struck against a. pair of trucks holding the top, and a, large stone, we!ghmg nine or ten tons, feU on him, and killed him instan- Another man, a, brother of the de- ceased, was aliso injured, audhf.dbut a miraculous ¡ escape.

PEMBROKE DOCK. HRR MAJESTY'S CORONATION DAY.—On Tues- day the anniversary of the above day wa.s kept as a general holiday, the dockyard, Government onices, and most of the shops in the town were closed. The weather was all that could be de- sired. The several lodges of Oddfellows belong- ing to the district had a grand demonstration— viz., Loyal Victoria and Albert Lodge, Milford Loyal Pembroke Lodge, Cattle Lodge, Pem- broke Loyal Queen Victoria Lodge and the Prince Albert Lodge, Pembroke Dock. About 11 o'clock the oH&cers and members, dressed in their regalia, assembled near the Bush Hotel, where a procession was formed, and accompanied by three bands of music, proceeded through the principal streets Gf the town, thence to St..Andrew's Pres- byt3rian Chapel, where service was conducted by Bro. Rev. W. Evans, M.A. Afterwards a. dinner was held in the Albion Hall, when a. large number was present. As usual on these holidays, a, royal salute was nred from the Hill Fort, and the military went through various evolutions on the parade-ground. In the afternoon sports and bicycle races were held on the grounds of the Pembroke Dock Bicycle Club to the west of Her Majesty's Dock- yard. The following are the various competitions —120 yards boys' race, under 12 years — 1st prize 3s, Thomas Tracy 2nd Is. F. Tucker. One mile bicycle race—1st prize .61, G. T. Edmund 2nd 10s, A. Williams. 100 yards Hat race—1st prize jSl, A. Nicholla 2nd 7s 6d, C. Nieholls. Five miles bicycle race—1st prize JB4, W. Evans 2nd JS1, J. Harrison. High jump won by J. Phillips. Five miles bicycle race for members of the Pembroke Dock Bicycle Club—1st prize JB2, J. Elliott; 2nd .61, J. Harrison 3rd 10s, W. Wright. 150 yards Hat race—lat prize J31, A. Nieholls 2nd 7s 6d, C. Nieholls. Two-mile bicycle race for juvenile riders of the Pembroke Dock Bicycle Club—1st prize 10s, W. Cole 2nd 5s, J. Rogers 3rJ 2s 6d, T. Stephe't1s. One-mile foot race-1st prize ;ei/W. Dunning; 2nd 7s 6d, W. Grimth.-i.— 7-mile bicycle race—1st prize .65, S. Weeks; 2nd JE2, A. Williams. 440 yards boys' race, under 1& years—I. prize 5s, M. Neal; 2nd 2s, W. Morgans. 5-inilo bicycle race—Prize, a silver cup, value J65 5e, to be won twice in succession, or threa times in the aggregate, the winner to receive a silver medal. Won by J. Harrison. 440 yards foot—1st prize JB1, A. Nieholls; 2nd 10s, J. White. Club consolation race—1st prize, sterling silver scarf ring, J. Elliott 2nd, bicycle lamp, C. S. Caird; 3rd; Shakespeare's works, W. Wright. The band of the Artillery Volunteers was in at- tendance. The arrangements were most eHiciently carried out by an excellent committee.

BRECON. CHARGE OF MISAPPROPRIATION. — At the borough petty-sessions, on Monday—before Mr T. Joseph and Dr. T. Williams—Thomas Watkins, cabinet-maker, Struet, was brought up in custody charged with having picked up a JB5 note of the Bank of England, and illegally appropriating the same to Ins own use. Sergeant Lewis prose- cuted, a.nd called Mr James Jones, grocer, Struet, who stated that on Saturday night prisoner came to Ills shop and selected groceries to the amount of l&i 3d, and put a. live pound note on the counter to pay. Witness asked him if ths note was his own, and he said it was, Witness then deducted the amount for grocerte2, and handed him the balance. Prisoner Lft the goods, saying' th&t he would sendiar them. Witness subsequently that prisoner had picked up the note in the street, and when a girl eddied for the goods witness det&ined thorn until he hr.d seen the prisoner. He found him at the bar of the Angel Inn, and calling him out, a,Jred him where he had the live pound note Prisoner then said he found it. then accompanied witness back to the ;hop., 'and asked for the money back, and on getting It he left the shop, saying he wanted to sec nis brothers, and ran away. The was afterwards taken into custody. Lewis proved apprehending the pri- soner. In answer to the magistrates, the sergeant said he had traœd the party who ha.d received tills note from the bajik, but lie was not in post- tion at present to prove .vhether the same party had lost the note. He, therefore, wished tlie prisoner remanded for a. week. Mr. Thomas, on behalf of prisoner, objected to a remand, adding that the ma.gi"tra\æs had no ],>Ower to remand the pri.-oner. Mr Thomas was proceeding, when Mr Joseph said the magistrates had decided to grant a remand. Mr Thoma.g gave v/ay, but on con- dition that the defendant wa.s admitted to bail. Mr Joseph Certainly and '.vc will accept one of his brothc's in the lmilship. Bail WàS thl'n pro- cured, and tlie case remanded until next week.

PONTYPRIDD. the active enbrts of the lead- ing members of the Markets and Fa,tra Company, form.-d arrangements ha.vo been made for tlie holding of quarterly fairs in'this neighbourhood. JuvENlLE HEROISM.—A.remarkable rescue took place a.t Pontypridd on Sunday. Aneurin Jen- kin-, a child three years old, accidentally fell into Fowler's pond, near the Marine Rhondda Colliery. The water is deep, and a woman who stood by at once proceeded to divest herself of her upper garment, in order to reach the little fellow a helping hand. Before, however, she had time to do this, another lad, seven years old, son of Howell Williama, engine:' at the Marine Colliery, rushed up aud plunged into the water at the im- minent hazard of his own life, and brought the little Jenkins safe to the bank. PoncE-copRT. — On Wednesday — before Mr Gwilym Williams, stipendiary—Mr Frank James, Merthyr, appeared on behalf of the board of guardians for that parish to prosecute Mary Jones, wife' of John Jones, Treorky, for assaulting Margaret Price, 16 years old, and Mary Ann Price, 14, inmates of the Aberdare Union Indus- trial School. Mr David Rosaer defended. The evidence tendered went to show that defendant had taken out three little orphan children, two being those named, from the Industrial School, for the purpose of lodging them. She afterwards sent the two girls (the third cliild was a boy) out to work, but they came back on her hands. Becoming dissatisfied v/ith them, defendant, it was alleged, hit one of the little girls on the head with a cane, and kicked the other. She then sent them, under her daughter's care, back to school at Aberdare. The children, Mrs Williams (the matron of the school) and Dr. Jones, Aberdare, were called by Mr James. The defence was that complainant had not used f.ny violence towards the children—that they were lazy and dirty. The bench imposed a Sue of 10s and cost¡,¡ for each of the two assaults. ALLECKr* FRAUDULENT Oi't'ENCE. — Eva.n Morgan, landlord of the Three Horse Shoes public-house, Tonyrefail, WM charged with ob- taining JB50 from William Henry Pearee, auc- tioneer, Cardiff, by false pretences. Mr Simons, Merthyr, appeared for tne prosecution, and Mr D. Rosser for the defence. The parties had, it seemed, had many monetary transactions at times, a.nd the prosecutor stated that defendant liad, on the 2nd May. 187&, come to his ofRce !tt Ca-rdiS I &nd negotiated & loan of j6450 upon some property at Tonyrefail, the defend&nt stating that he had four houses there. The prosecutor advanced him JE50 on a note of hand, and a deposit of a. lease as collateral security until the loan was completed. A short while ago the prosecutor found that no houses had bsea built upon the piece of ground, and on remonstrating with the prisoner as to hia conduct, the letter said, I have dished all the Pontypridd lawyers, a.nd now I have you." (Laughter.) This constituted the fabc pretence. The defence set up was that no money had passed on the date of the alleged otieoee, but that the money had been advanced upoa notes of hand, and that the transaction on the said date was simply a renew.:).! of the security held by the prosecutor for the previous loan, a.nd the deposit of the lease as collateral security. The bench held that it was only a question for the jury to decide when the money was advanced, and committed the prisoner tor trial &t the assizes, bail being accepted if forthcoming.

MERTHYR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—There was but a. very small attendance at the weekly meeting of this board, on Saturday, when the cliairman, Mr R. H. Rhys, presided.—Mr Rhys referred to the bad accommodation at the Hirwain station, saying that some of the guardians who had to travel over the line felt very great inconvenience from the horrible station, and he suggested that the guar- dians should draw up and present a memorial on the subject to the company. This course was eventually adopted. The out relief for the past week was as follows :—Aberdare, £66 11s 7d GeIIigaer, .6217s lid; Merthyr Upper, jB6116a 4d Merthyr Lower, JE55 19s lid non-settled, Bl Is Od—total, J3205 16s 9d. The clerk was instructed to write to the assistant overseers of the various parishes requesting them to pay up the amounts due from them.—The Chairman called attention to the large number of persons at present receiving relief, the number being 510, against 480 last year, and impressed upon the members of the committees the necessity of great care in the administration of relief.—Mr D. E. Williams said that perhaps the 30 additional per- sons receiving relief might be accounted for by the stoppage at Cyfarthfa, but the Chairman re- marked that this had not had the slightest effect upon them. It was not the able-bodied men from Cyfarthfa that came into the house. In the Aberdare training school were 119 children, (of whom 92 were under industrial training), and in the workhouse were 198 inmates, against 222 in the corresponding week of last year, there having been 10 applications, making 23 ordered into the house, but none had come in during the week from that order. The chairman informed the board that the children at the Aberdare training school had a enjoyable treat on Thursday, when they were taken to Briton Ferry and back by Mr Wm. Thomas, the high constable of Aberdare. On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of thanks was given to Mr Thomas for his kindness. It was decided to take the depositions of a man named James Taylor, who had been received iuto the workhouse from Aberdare, suffering from a kick in the abdomen, and who lies in a precarious condition.-Mr Rhys referred to the large number of deaths that had occurred in the workhouse, very many persons being simply brought there to die, and, at his re- quest, the clerk promised to prepare a return, showing how many Inmates had died during the past two years within nine days after admission. What he wanted to show was, that a large num- ber of persons were simply brought into the work- house to die.—This was all the public business. TRANSFER OF LICENSE.—The license of the Fox and Hounds, Dowlais, was, on Saturday, trans- ferred from G. Truran Edwards to Mary Ann Jones. PoLlcn-couRT.—The magistrates sitting upon the bench on Saturday were the Stipendiary (Mr J. Bishop) and Mr J. Probert. Wm. Bassett, collier, of Pontlottyn, was ordered to pay a sum of JB21 6s due to the guardians of the Merthyr Union on account of his wife's maintenance at the lunatic asylum.—Jenkin Hughes, a navvy, of no abode, was remanded till Tuesday on a charge of stealing a nannel shirt, the property of Ann Lewis, at Mountain Ash. POCKET PICKING AT DOWLAIS.—Thomas Evan Grimths, aged 11, Lemuel Roger Griffiths (his brother), aged 8, and Dennis Canavan, 15, were charged with stealing a purse containing five guineas, from the pocket of Mrs Bridget Shea, at Dowlais. The prisoner Thomas Grimths was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. The other two were discharged. THE SERIOCa ASSAULT UPON A POLICE OFFICER AT TROEDYRHiw.—At the Merthyr police-court, on Saturday, eight persons, mostly young men, were charged on remand with assaulting and wounding P. C. David Evans, at Troedyrhiw, on the night of the lltb inst. Mr D. Rees and Mr J. Plows again appeared for the defendants (with the exception of Thos. Williams). The full par- ticulars of the case were given in our Tuesday's issue. Jonathan Davies was now sentenced to two months' imprisonment, and John Greenland, Thomas Davies, and Geo. Grimths were com- mitted for three months each with hard labour. Wm. Crook, David Price, Thomas Williams, and John Jones v.'ere discharged. PoLiCE-couRT.—There were only four cases set down for hearing before the stipendiary, Mr J. Bishop, on Wednesday.—Maria. Thomas, a single woman, was charged with stealing seven p:Ürs of boots, at different times ranging over three months past, the property of Mr Jones, boot and shoe manufacturer. Some boots having bsen missed on various occasions, information was given to the police, which led to the apprehension of the prisoner by Sergeant Caleb Davies and P.O. J. Poyntz (250). The bouts were found pawned at various establishments in the town. The prisoner acknowledged her guilt, and was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.—The 'other three cases were of no public interest. JEWISH WEDDING.—On Wednesday a Jewish wedding, which attracted a large congregation, was celebrated at tlie Merthyr Jewish Synagogue. The bride was Miss Abelshon, daughter of the minister of the Merthyr congregation, and the bridegroom, Mr Marks Rosenthaf, of Manchester. The bridesmaids were the sister of the bride and two Misses Levishon, of Merthyr. The matri- monial ceremony, according to the Jewish custom, was performed by the Rev. Mr Abelshon. Sub- sequently a large company were entertained in the schoolroom attached to the synagogue, when the health of the bride and bridegroom was most cordially toasted.

RHONDDA VALLEY. PENTRE PoLlCE-counT.—On Monday—before Mr Gwilym Williams, stipendiary magistrate— William Phiilips, stoker, Dinas Isha Colliery, was charged with committing a breach of the colliery rules. The evidence tendered was to the effect that defendant had left the boiler fires to take care of themselves for several hours. Had the boiler got over-heated, or other mechanical dis- arrangements taken place, of course the lives of the scores of men working in the colliery would have been jeopardised. Defendant was fined 20s and costs, or one month's hard labour. MiLK SELLERS AT VARIANCE.—James Lake, milkseller, Treorky, charged David Evans, an ex- employe, with elubezzling 5s., and also with as- saulting him. Mr D. Rosser Mosecuted, and Mr Walter Morgan defended. Complainant's ease was that he had on Saturday, the 18th June, given defendant 10 gallons of milk to sell, but I that he had only been paid for seven quarts. Ths assault arose out of this dispute. Complainant and John Dursley, bis assistant, having given evidence, the case was dismissed, his Worship not being of opinion that there was evidence to show that there was any intention to embezzle. Co.si- plainant said that he would try the wIlJle matter (including the assault caso) In the County Court. Since leaving complainant, defendant had started on bis own account.

RISCA. MoRiAH B.u'Ti3T CHAPEL. — The children's anniversary was held on Sunday last, when the Rev. R. ReevM, of Basstdleg, preached three sermons to crowded congregations. The ojforrngs up to Sunday evening amounted to JB16. On Monday evening the annual tea took place. The inclemency of the weather up to five o'clock naturally marred the success. Notwithstanding, it is computed that nearly 700 took tea. An en- tertainment followed the tea, consisting of sing- ing, recitations, and pianoforte solos. Accom- paui.-it, Mrs James. The meeting concluded with a very interesting impromptu form reviewing the work of the day, by Mr Daniel Harris (better known as the local Gwilym.")

EBBW VALE. TYPHOID FEVER.—This epidemic is just now raging to an alarming extent In the lower part of this valley, known as Victoria. The disease pre- vails in connection with some families to the ex- tent of four or nve being down at the same time. There is a rumour that in order to prevent the contagion spreading amongst tlie children, the authoritie contemplate cIosing the board schools in the district for a time. The sanitary condition of tlie place is far from being what it ought to be. Overcrowding to an unreasonable extent is indulged in by many families. The district is under the medical charge of Dr. Sheehy, who is very popular with the villagers, and inde- fatigable in the discharge of hid professional duties.

NEW TREDEGAR. COAL-WINNING AT DERLWYN CoLLIERY.—On Saturday List, at the above colliery, the property of Me-isrs Smith and Tillott, New Tredegar, the men engaged in sinking operations succeeded in striking the Brithdir or Pontgwaith-yr-arw seam of coal. Sinking commenced last October, and a distance of nearly 80 yards has been driven through hard Pennant rock. The coal is of nrst-rate quality, and is extensively used for house, coking, gas, and smiths' purposes. It proved to be just a. little over a yard thick.

MONMOUTH. tBonorcH POLICE.—On Monday—before Mr George P. Tippins (mayor) and Mr Thomas Jamea —Henry Barrett, mason, Burton's Court, was charged with being drunk and obstructing and re- sisting P.S. Dew in the execution of his duty. Defendant pleaded guilty. Superinten- dent Wheeldon stated to tlie bench that, in con- sequence of a complaint lodged against P.S. Dew by Mr Joseph Coates, he should like the evidence to be fully gone into. P.S. Dew de- posed that he went to the Queen's Head Inn on Saturday to remove a man, when tlie prisoner came up and obstructed him in his duty. Ho asked the prisoner to go home, but he would not. This was between nve and six o'clock in the even- ing, and witness arrested Iiim. When he got to Glendower-street the prisoner said, "You don't mean to lock me up," and witness replied that he would not if prisoner would go home, and prisoner was released. Soon afterwards witness was pass- ing near the Queen's Head, when prisoner came up to him and challenged him to nght. Witness told him he would lock him up if ho did not go home, to which the prisoner said it would take a —— sight better man than witness to take him. Witness then arrested him, and when they got as far as-Mr Coates'shop in Agincourt-square, the prisoner tried to upset witness. He then threw the prisoner down on the ground, going down with him. He put his knee upon hia cheat and handcuffed him, and then seized him by the collar and told the prisonsr if he did not go quietly he '.vould give him a squeeze. Prisoner then be- came very violent, and his brother came up and tried to rescue him, and the hajidcuifs came off. The two men got about the o&cer. but some men ) took the brother away, &nd v/: tncss took t!te other to the police-station, ho being, very violent all the way. About nine o'el<jck th&t night tm prisoner told the su'criutcndpEt he ha.d no to complin of, nnd ho had brought it all upon him:?'f. Wi!i'j.3 did not wi"h to press tii3 ease, m the p'wner was I geuernily & qui&t m:tn. Mr CLMn?n?y Powell deposed tIiAt he saw the two men attacking P.S. De\v, wlio acted with great forbearance' towards He would have been justified in using his truncheon, but he did not do 30. No unnecessary I violence was uaed towards the prisoner.—Mr James Howac corroborated the lust witness.—Mr Joseph Coates deposed t.1mt he had lodged a. com- plaint against Dew to the superintendent for having u?ed undue violence towards the prisoner. He saw Dew kneeling on the prisoner, whoae brother pro- mised to ta,ke him h.me quietly, but Dew would not let him go. The prisoner dropped to the ground on his back in the square, and lay there apparently unconscious for some seconds. He considered that Dew had used unnecessary violence.—P.S. Dew said that after the man had laid down in the square, which was only in suiki- ness, he became very violent, and had to be carried to the police-station. — Superintendent Wheeldon stated that he had had about 40 years' experience as a police oSicer, and from what he could leam of the facts of this case no unnecessary violence had been used.—The Bench said they were very much obliged to Messrs Coa.tes, Powell, and Howso for coming forward in the matter. The magistrates then retired, and on their return fined Barrett J62 and costs, he being allowed a fortnight to pay. They found that Dew had not used any unnecessary violence, and if he had pressed the case the prisoner would have been more severely dealt with.

NEWPORT. LUCKY ESCAPE FROM FiRE.—About eight o'clock on Saturday night, a policeman observed smoke rising from a shed in the oil yard of Mr Henry Collier, in Clarence Place. On going in- side the yard lie found the roof of the shed was on fire, but with the assistance of a few men water was promptly poured on the burning timber, and the fire was extinguished, thus preventing what wou'd, undoubtedly, have spread over the pre- mises, and caused great destruction of property. Overheating of the nue is supposed to have been the origin of the matter. BOARD OF GUARMAN8.—Mr P. WoodruSe pre- sided at the meeting of this board on Saturday, Colonel Lyne being in the vice-chair.—Upon the recommendation of the Contract Committee the following tenders were accepted: — Groceries, David Morgan bread, H. Harris, 5.ld per 41b. loaf; potatoes, W. Pickford, .66 per ton meat. Mrs Poole, 6gd per Ib; coal, Charles James, 10s 9d per ton for Caerleon, and 10s 6d per ton for the workhouse. Samples of iron hurdles for dividing the meadow at the Caerleon Industrial Schools were sent up to the workhouse by several makers of the town, and the tender of Mr W. A. Baker was accepted at 5s 6d per hurdle.—There was no other business of public interest.—The weekly returns showed :—At the Industrial School, 148 children, compared with 170 in the corresponding week of last year, 140 being under industrial training. At the Workhouse, 283 inmates against 248 in the corresponding week. A CHILD DROWNED.—A little boy named Mog- ford, whose parents reside in Protheroe's-row, was accidentally drowned at the Alexandra Dock on Monday evening by falling in the water whilst endeavouring to reach a piece of floating wood. RAILWAY SERVANTS' GRIEVANCES.—A meeting of railway servants was held this week at the Plimsoll Trades hall, with the object of forming a local committee, to act in conjunction with the central committee of the nine hours' movement. It was resolved That this meeting heartily ap- proves of the programme of the railway servants' nine hours' movement, and pledges itself to sup- port, by every moral means, the efforts of the rail- way servants to obtain from companiea the reason- able concession demanded in their manifesto." A local committee of 50, with power to add to their number, was appointed to co-operate with the central committee In the matter. CocNTY PETTY-SESSIONS. — At these petty- sessions, on Saturday, before Messrs T. Gratrex and F. J. Hal!, the license of the Coach and Horses Inn, Castletown, was temporarily trans- ferred from Thomas Morgan to Mark Parsons, upon the application of Mr J. Bothomley. The license of the Ship Inn, Caerleon, was also tem- porarily transferred from Captain Delanaer to Frederick Hughes Rogers.—Two men, named Edward Williams and Albert Moon, charged with breaking into a cottage at Penhow and stealing a pair of boots, were remanded for further inquiries. —William Williams was charged with being drunk and with assaulting a policeman in the execution of his duty at Riaca, on Monday night. The constable deposed to finding the defendant very drunk at 10.50 p.m., and creating a disturbance, and when witness went up to him he struck and kicked him.—Mr Bailhache, wlio appeared for the defence, called witnesses who stated that the de- fendant was not drunk a little earlier in the evening than this occurrence, but the bench con- sidered the case proved, and fined the defendant 10s and costs.—Isaac Hier, a collier, was fined 10s, including costs, for being drunk and riotous at Cross Keys.—Charles Rudby was nned a similar amount for being drunk and incapable at Bassalleg.—Benjamin Vivian, Sydney Eveson, and Charles Jones,young men, were summoned on a charge of trespassing in pursuit of game on the land of Lord Tredegar at Machen, on the 27th ult. A gamekeeper proved seeing them with two greyhounds, working them through a piece of wheat. Mr Bailhache, who defended, en- deavoured to show that the defendants were merely exercising the dogs, but the magistrates convicted them, and they were each fined 10s in- cluding costs.—James James, summoned by P.C. Ferria for allowing ponies to stray .on tlie high- way at Redwick, on the 17th inst., was fined 5s and costs.—James Williams was fined 5s includ- ing costs for driving three horses with a wag'gon without reins, at Whitsun.—Nicholas Watkins, a labourer, was fined 10s including costs, or, in default, seven days' imprisonment, for being drunk on licensed premises, namely, the Farmers' Arms, Goldcliffe, on the 14th inst. P. C. Porter proved the case.—George Vaughan, the landlord of the inn, was also summoned on a charge of permitting drunkenness on his premises on the day in ques- tion when the club feast was being held. Evi- dence for the defence was given to show that drink was supplied more by the farmers than at the public-houses on the occasion of this feast, and that the disturbance which arose was owing to a dispute as to who should dance with a certain young woman. It was also stated by a witness that this was one of the best-conducted public- houses m South Wales. Defendant was ordered to pay the costs. BOHOUGH PonCE COURT.—At this court on Monday—before Messrs R. J. Stevens, T. S. Wansbrough, and J. Moses—James Donovan, a sailor, was charged by the Custom's authorities with concealing one pound of tobacco on board the schooner Lilian, lying at the Sidney Hill wharf. Fined single value, and duty 7s, and costs.— Thomas Cremins, a seaman, was fined 20s, or in default 14 days' imprisonment, for being disorderly by fighting in Stow Park.— John Bryan was nned 5s and costs for simuar conduct in Thomas-street.—George Curtia, a shoeblack, who now made his 16th appearance ui tlio dock for such offences, was committed to gaol for 21 days' bard labour for being drunk and disorderly on Stow-hill, its being proved that he was perpetually creating street disturbances.— Emmanuel Moses, an outfitter, and Maurice Jacobs, Jews, were charged by P.C. Williams with fighting in Commercial-street. It appeared that a dispute arose about a customer, and they bought, li!t!l :0 dodM'sd that the other was the aggressor, but it was proved that Jacobs was knocked down. Moses was fined 10s and Jacobs 5s.—Israel Pope was summoned for keeping a dog without a license, but th& defendant declared that the animal was not his, and that he drowned it as soon as P.O. J. Smith called upou him about; it. Case dismissed. UPSETTING A BiCYCLiaT.—Henry Horsey, who was represented by a friend, was summoned on a charge of assaulting a young man named Frank S. Hockady. Complainant deposed that as he was coming up Cummereial-street on a bicycle on Tues- day evening the defendant, who was drunk, ran off the pavement and threw him over by catching hold of the bicycle. Witness was not injured, but laid this charge on public grounds. P.C. D. Goodridge, who saw tlie occurrence, gave corrobo- rative evidence, and stated that when he asked defendant why lie did it, he replied that he did it for a lark, and that he thought it was someone else." Mr Grimths, who appeared for the defendant, expressed his belief that the defendant thought it was himself (Grimths), and as they were friends he tried to stop him. A witness for the defencesaidhe saw the occurrence, and thought it all arose through a mistake. When he found out his mis- take defendant apologised. The witness added that the defendant had long been in the employ- ment of Mr Alexander, at Cardiff, but was now employed discharging a vessel at Newport. The Bench took a lenient view of the case, believing thut it was not done maliciously, and let the de- fendant off with a fine of 10s 6d. The money wae paid. PROSECUTION -UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. —Benjamin Farmer and Frederick James, owners of houses in PilgwenIIy, were summoned for a contravention of one of the provisions of tlie Public Health Act, by permitting a dangerous nuisance to exist upon a. house tenanted by John Sullivan, at 12, High-street, PilgwenIIy. Mr A. A. Newman, deputy town clerk, appeared in sup- port of the information. Mr W. J. Lloyd appeared for the defendant Far- mer. Sanitary Inspector Williams deposed to the existence of a stoppage in the drain on Mr James's premises, and stated that Mr James was willing to have it removed, but that Mr Farmer would not allow his premises to be entered in order to remove the nuisance, it being a joint drain which served both premises. It was alleged that the nuisance could not be remedied without entering Mr Farmer's premises.—Mr Lloyd submitted that the best remedy was to construct a separate drain, which could be done almost as soon as the alteration of this drain.—Mr James alleged that the stoppage waa evidently upon Mr Turner's premises, and said that he was quite willing to put it right at Ills own expense, as he suffered most from it, but Mr Turner would not let him go on his premises to do it without paying compensation. He thought it a very hard case.— The bench fined the defendants 10s each, with a peremptory order to abate the nuisance by Wednesday morning, and should they not comply with this order, each to be subject to a continuing penalty of 10s per day until it ia removed.—Mr .James expressed surprise that he should be fined wlien lie had been willing to do the work since Tuesday.

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THE CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL AND LORD BUTE. THE BIRTH OF A SON AND HEIR. CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS. A special meeting of the General Purposes Com- mittee of the Cardiff Towu Council ws.s held on Tuesday in the Council Chamber, when an f)d- dress, congratulating the Marquis of Bute on the birth of a, son, was adopted. The Mayor (Mr Rses Jones) presided, and there were present Aldermen Watkins, Winstone, T. Evans, J. Elliott, and D. Jonas Councillors R. Daviea, Thomas Rees, Dd. Jones, D. L. Loughcr, Rees Enoch, E. W. ShackeU, P. W. Cuey, Evan Jones, T. W. Jacobs, J. Gunn, E. Beavan, W. J. Trounce, W. E. Vaughan, J. Evans, W. Treseder, and D. E. Jones. The MAYOR, in the course of his remarks, aaid: You have been prepared for the observations which I have to make from a circular which I thought it desirable to address to the various members of the council, which they probably received on Sunday morning. I am sure I have the active sympathy of the CardiS C(-pora.tion.and every member of the council will endorse the decision at which I have arrived, to take the earliest opportunity of offer- ing our congratulations in our representative capacity to the Marquis of Bute. on the birth of a.n heir to his house and Hno. I am confident that the news was received through the length and breadtli of Cardiff with general del ght. In a community such as ours, mixed so intimately and intricately as we are with the fortunes of that nobleman, a community to whose midst he brought his bride to receive a welcome memorable no less for the warmth of the enthusiasm aa for its almost regal splen- dour, it was, I Ray, impossible that a successor could be born into his line without enkindling feelings of the keenest possible interest amongst us. When the news was promulgated in the early part of last week that a successor had been born to his line, that Providence had crowned the domestic edifice of Lord and Lady Bute with a gift which probably beyond all else their hearts would most desire, I would not be trespassing beyond the bounds of sober truth by saying that throughout the length and breadth of Cardiff there was cordial, hearty, and sincere participation in the fulness of their joy. Convinced as I am of this, I thought it my duty that I should ask the corporation to adopt an address of congratulation to Lord Bute upon the auspicious event. Now he will doubtless receive from various quarters mani- fold manifestations of hearty good will and con- gratulations upon the event, but I will undertake to say, come from where they may, there will be none more sincere than will go forth from the in- habitants of Cardiff, without distinction of class or creed. I propose that an address of congratu- lation be presented to the Marquis. (Applause.) The following was the address :— of Windsor, Baron Cardiff, of CardiS Castle, &c.&c.— We the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan, in Council assembled, desire to offer to your Lordship and your noble I,a(ly our most sincere and hearty congratulation: on the aURpicious occasion of the hirth of a son and heir to the ancient and noble house of Bute. We trust that her Ladyship the Marchioness may speedily be restored to health and strength, and that your Lordship and lAdy Bute may under divine Providence enjoy many years of uninterrupted happiness, and find an ever-increasing source of priùe and comfort in your infant son, whom we earnestly pray may be spared to adorn the high position to which, in the fulness of time ,he will be called upon to assume. And we .cherish the hope that the stron/ community of interest which has ever exh;ted between the inhabitants of the borough of Cardiff and your predecessors, no tesa than yourself, may extend unimpaired to YOUl' infant son. Given under our common seal this the 28th dav of June, 1881. The MAYOR moved that this should be engrossed on vellum, duly signed, and the seal ofnxed. Alderman WATKiNS seconded the motion. He said that as the senior member of the corporation, it would be fitting in him to second the proposi- tion, which had been so feelingly and properly proposed by the chief ofBcer of the corporation. Speaking from a long and intimate knowledge of Cardiff and its people, and having had the honour of knowing the late Lord Bute personally when he was engaged in making those docks which had made Cardiff what it was, bringing capital and commerce here, he (the Alderman) said there had been always a warm and deep feeling of gratitude and appreciation to the fattier of the present Marquis for the docks. There had been a deep feeling of gratitude to the house of Bute. (Ap- plause.) The present Marquis had followed in tha footsteps of his father, he had granted large boons and concessions which were highly ap- preciated. He had given us an extension of our public ground, and a, park unequalled for the beauty of its scenery by anything else in the world, so far as lie knew. There was in this town a feeling of warm attachment and respect for the house of Bute, and they heartily congratulated his Lordship upon the happy event, which would, (the alderman) believed, bring the Marquis more into contact with Cardiff—more intimately and more frequently. The people of CardiS would cherish for the son and heir those feelings which they had for Ills father and grandfather. (Ap- plause. ) They most cordially and warmly sub- scribed to the sentiments embodied in tlie address to be forwarded to his Lordship. (Applause.) Alderman EvANS supported the motion. Mr W. J. TROUNCE said the present occasion brought to his mind the childhood of the present Marquis, when the Marquis's esteemed mother extended her hospitality to himself. He (Mr Trounce) trusted, in the words of Father Richard- son, that the Earl of Dumfries would follow in the footsteps of his noble hearted and generous father. (Applause.) The MAYOR intimated that he had just received a telegram from 1\11' Councillor Bird, who was at present in Scarborough, saying that he cordially approved of the proposed address. It was unanimously resolved to adopt the address. There v.'SjS no other business. SOUT WALES COLLIERIES

ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the members of the Joint Sliding- seale Committee was held at the Royal Hotel, CardiS', on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr W. T. Lewis. There was also present, on the part of the masters, Mr Rowbotham and Mr Hood, with Mr Alex. Dalziel, secretary. The men's representatives were Mr W. Abraham, Mr W. Mitehard, Mr Isaac Evana, Mr W. Royal, Mr E. Francis, Mr Phillip Jones, and Mr D. Jones, Aberaman, secretary. The meeting had been con- vened for the purpose of receiving a report from Messrs Routh, Kirk, and Co., accountants, relative to the average selling price of coal f.o.b. at Car- diff, Newport, and Swansea, during the four months ending 30th April. Tina report was, it is understood, read, but the men's representatives raised several questions, the nature of which did not transpire, but which resulted in an adjourn- ment of the meeting until a meeting of the associ- ation was called to consider the points raised. The adjourned meeting of the Sliding-scale Committee will be held on Saturday, at the Royal Hotel. The questions raised by the men's representatives are said to be of an important character.

THE PENARTH, SULLY, AND BARRY RAILvYAY CO. In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Divi- sion, on Saturday, before Mr Justice Fry, Mr Nc¡rth, Q.C. (with him Mr Solomon), said this was a petition for the winding up vi <% railway com- pany, and tlioug-h at first hiring the application might seem rather strange, he thought his lord- ship would have Ho dHHculty in making the order. The npplicttticn was made under the 199th section of the Act, which provided for the winding up of unregistered companies, and applied to the case of "a.nypa.rtnership,association or company," except a railway company incorporated by Act of Par- liament, and though this was a railway company incorporated by Act of Parliament, it was brought within the section by a clause in an Abandonment Act which had just received the royal assent. The clause to which he alluded was to the effect that, notwithstanding any limitations or exception in the 199th section this company should be deemed to be an un- registered company, for tlie purpose of its being wound up, under the Act of 1862 and 1867. The reasons for taking this course had been ex- plained to a Committee of the House of Commona and to Lord Redesdale. The company waa formed for the purpose of promoting a railway by means, of which it was thought to develop Barry Island, on the coast of Glamorgan, as a watering-place. The scheme failed altogether, but there were very few persons concerned in it,and as tn'o of the directors were opposing the winding up at the time the Abandonment Bill was prepared, it was thought there might be some dimcutty in a winding up in the way. If a Bill had been promoted in the ordinary form for the wind- ing up of the company, a Whamcliffe meeting might have been necessary, and it miglit not have been possible to get a resolution passed in due form, and it was for that reason that it was thought desirable to get a clause inserted in the Abandonment Act providing for a winding up by the court. Mr Justice Fry On what ground is the wind- ing--up asked ? Mr North replied that the company was insol- vent. Tlie petitioner was the gentleman who paid in the required deficit, and he was also a creditor of the company. It was an abortive company, and it had ceased to carry on business, if that could be properly said of a company which had never carried on business. Mr Justice Fry The terms of the Act are, I believe, not carrying business;" but that is non-material, if it is sliown that it is expedient that the company should be wound up. Mr North said it was upon that ground that he asked for a compulsory order, and so completely had the opposition disappeared that he was now instructed to appear for all parties. The petition was served upon the two objecting directors, and he now appeared for them aa well as for the peti- tioner and tlie company. It was 'important that the order should be made aa soon as possible, but it had not yet been possible to get from the Queen's printers a copy of the Act, which only re- ceived tlie Royal assent this month. Mr Justice Fry Then how do I know that the Act has been passed ? Mr North: there is the certificate of the chair- man of committees made for the purpose of the repayment of the deposit money, and that states that the Act has been passed. Mr Justice Fry: It merely certifies that the Act has been passed in respect of which the deposit was made, but it does not show what the provisions of the Act are. Mr North May I take the order, subject to the jurisdiction of proper evidence as to the pro- visions of the Act? Mr Justice Fry Yes but I am afraid in that case, the matter having to come back tome.I shall make the order of an amdavit evidence that the Bill referred to in the certificate of the chairman cf committees contains theprovisions relied upon. Mr North I have an amdavit that the Act has been passed. Mr Justice Fry, upon that evidence, made the Order for the windiag-up of the company.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. -+- MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPALITY. The (.'ouifc'I of this College met on Monday night, Mid Hg:un on Tuesday morning, iu the Itbrnry of the institution for the transaction of business. The results of the examination wuro as follows —Scholarships—C'/asstM: '1'. B. Wil'iams, Llan- ybytl.er, £20. .Modern Larl{fua!Jes Owen JMwards, Llanyby- ther, .820. ProxilM J. A. Jenkms, Aborystwitli, prize of books. Richard Hughes, Holyltead, J620. Natural Science: J. A. Howell, AberybtwH-Ii. JB20. D. Evans, Hedrod, j620. Sessionall!xamination.-Classic8: S. C. Wil- liams, Mold, prize of books. J. G. JoneH, Carnarvon, and LI. Robert.?, St. Asaph, equal, prize of books. Science: (1) E. Evans, Abera.yron, prize of books; (2) J. \V. Pugh, LIanon, honour- abte mention. Other prizes in ..ElI.qlish. — (Given by the New Slnkesp3re Society) 0. Edwards, Llanwrchllyn; and J. J. Walter Skipton. Given by a, gentleman who does not wish his name known—(1) W. Jenkyn Jones, Newquay, J69 (2) 0. Edwards, Llanwrchllyn, J66. Second examination for the style of Associate —J. J. Weller, Skipton (first division). At the governors' meeting, held on Tuesday afternoon, the only gentlemen present were—Mr Stephen Evans (Llwyn Dafydd); Mr J. E. Roberts, Manchester; Air Hugh Owen, London Mr William Williams, H.M. inspector of schoo.s, Aberystwith; the Rev. Principal Edwards, and Professor Humpidge, Ph.D. Mr Stephen Evans was voted to the chair. The CHAIRMAN said that on the whole the council were very well satisfied with the reports of the work done in the college during the last session. (Hear, hear.) He was sorry to say that a letter had been received from Lord Abcrdare by Mr Hugh Owen apolo- gising for his inability to be with them that day. in the letter he (Lord Aberdare) said I much regret 1 am prevented by the pressure of Parlia- mentary work from attending the meeting at Aberystwith, on Wednesday next." At the present moment those who were interested in the college were in a state of suspense. It was well known to them all that a commission had been appointed to enquire into the subject of education in Wales, and that in a few weeks, two or three at most, it was expected that the report of the commissioners would be before the public, to- gether with the recommendation of the com- missioners as regarded the colleges and generally secondary and higher education in Wales. He had every reason to believe that the commis- sioners' report would be very favourable. Of course, no indication could at the present moment be given of the form that recommendation might take, but those who v/ere, he might say, inside this movement, were sanguine that Wales would have good reason to be satisfied with the report of the commissioners. They had also every confidence that the Govern- ment would respond generously to what the com- missioners would recommend. It was premature a.t present to say anything more than that they had got conndence that the future of the college was at all events safe. They had not yet been able to do all the work they could wish to have accomplished, but they were in hopes that secondary schools would be established through- out Wales, which would not only feed that college, but perhaps other colleges aa well. Then possibly at some future time—and that no distant time — secondary and higher educa- tion in Wales would assume an im- portance they had never attained before. Those who had interested themselves in tlie col- lege would then be in a position to congratulate themselves all round upon the work that had been done in the past, and reap the benent of that work. He then called upon the principal to say a few words. The Rev. Principal EDWARDS said he could sincerely say that if hard work and perseverance, and conscientious discharge of duty on the part of the professors, and diligence on the part of the students, deserved success, certainly that college deserved success. If th< work done by the stu- dents was looked at in view of the examiners' reports, with these reports the council had already expressed their entire satisfaction. One reason was that the standard of scholarship was remark- ably high. When it was considered that the standard of scholarship for that college was equal to that at the University of London, he believed it would be a matter for great congratulation to the council that all the scholarships should have been awarded, not one having been reserved. The young men who received prizes at the sessional examination, according to the report of the exam- iners, thoroughly deserved their success. He (Principal Edwards) was quite satisfied with the good work which had been done, and he looked forward with a great deal of hope and confidence to the forthcoming session. Mr HUGH OwEN said a great deal of money had been contributed towards the college, and though it must be imagined that the labour of collecting was considerable, he had not found it a burden. The money had come in with remarkable ease. The real labour had re- lation to the collections made for three successive years in places of worship, because communica- tions had to be made repeatedly to the omcers and others concerned with some 5,000 places of wor- ship. The labour, however, was well repaid, in- asmuch as the collections realised something like .87,000. He had no doubt that the fact of much money having been contributed by the common people of Wales had stimulated several wealthy persons to give large sums towards the college. It was generally felt that the Government would soon make a grant for the maintenance of the col- lege. Within the last few months that expecta- tion had operated very disadvantageously to the work of canvassing for subscriptions. Still a num- ber of the friends of the college continued faithful. Although the expectation of a grant and the de- pression of trade had somewhat increased the difficulty of getting money, money had come in to meet all the requirements of the College, so that there had been no necessity to sell out any funds, and the invested capital remained intact. But it was hoped that the necessity for volun- tary contributions was almost at an end, and that next Session the deeper purse of the State must be looked to for the means of main- taining the institution. (Hear, hear.) He believed that the recommendations made by the Commissioners would fully meet all the necessities of the University College of Wales, and not only so, but meet the calls of the country for secondary schools, the want of which had very much militated against the extended usefulness of the college because of there not being a, larger number of students to receive the advantages which were afforded in it. He fully expected ht Wales educationally would, in the C01=:H of the next few years, be placed on a locking as advan- tageous, if not more so, than England. Mr J. F. ROBERTS, said that he was sorry to see certain letters whidl had appeared in a North Wales paper about Mmoving the University Col- lege of Wales to Carnarvon. Such a project was in his opinion absurd, and if accomplished would prove a, SLoat mistake. A great deal of money, timo, and labour had been expended in establishing the college at Aberystwith, and to remove it now to another locality would be an exceedingly unwise thing to do. He considered that Aberystwith was in a central position for the whole principality. No more ad- vantageous position could be possibly selected for an institution such as that was. He concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman. Professor HuMPiD&E seconded the motion. Mr HUGH OwEN supported the vote, The CHAIRMAN, in, replying, said that, as a native of Cardiganshire, he might be considered partial when he stated that any inter- ference with the college would cause him exceeding regret. (Hear, hear.) He had no objection to their friends in North Wales having another college if they thought proper, neither would he object, on the contrary, ho should be pleased to see a. college in Glamor- ganshire. The latter attempt would, he believed, succeed, but there was room here for the Univer- sity College of Wales, and lie believed that wlien secondary schools were established in Wales, the students a.t the college would number 150 or 200. (Hear, hear, and applause.)

EFFIGY BURNING AT PONTARDULAIS. At the Swansea county police-court, on Satur- eay, five men named Hopkins, Bornell, Jones, Lewis, and Bevan were summoned for obstructing a public thoroughfare at Pontardulais, and causing a crowd to assemble. In consequence of I something which had previously transpired, the defendants went to the house of a woman named Harries, threw stones through the windows, and afterwards burst open the door. Subsequently they burnt her efngy, and this demonstration of their displeasure resulted in an obstruction by a crowd of people. Each defendant was fined ;S1 and costs. Hopkins, Bornell, and Jones were defended by Mr Woodward.

STRANGE DEATH NEAR BRISTOL. An extraordinary affair was investigated by the Somerset County Coroner at Keysnham, on Wed- nesday afternoon. On Monday night the charred remains of an independent gentleman, 70 years old, named Whittuck, were found on the top of a blazing pile of fagots near hia residence. His coat and boots were a.t the side, and there were oil cans about. A son of the deceased, a Bristol solicitor, stated that the deceased had been very low spirited since the death of his son from dysentery during the Afghan campaign, and had lately exhibited suicidal tendencies. The jury returned a.n opem verdict.

A COLLIERY MANAGER COM- MITTED FOR MANSLAUGHTER The coroner's inquiry touching the explosion at Lilydale Colliery, Bucknall, ended on Wednes- day. The evidence showed that the pit had been generally free from gas, and well ventilated, but that the rulea of the Mines Regulations Act that advance bore holes should be made when driving a. heading towards where water is sup- posed to be, and that the safety lamps should be used, had not been complied with. The jury found a verdict of manslaughter against Mr Enoch Perrins, mining engineer, lessee of the pit, who was committed for triat.

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A NEWPORT PILOT DROWNED A newly licensed pilot, named Tliomas Colons, to Pi]), and employed as on'; of the crew of t)K- Newport pilot cutter, No. Z}, owned by Air Thomas Evjns, pHot, was drowned on Saturday evening by tailing- overboard, while off Portland Point. He was knocked down wlule r fhifting the jib sails, and having shitted the nrst he let go the second, when the Oi1.t gave a, lurch, and he was thrown into the sea. The pilot reached over but could not catch hold of him, and after rising once he sank, being enveloped in heavy clothing, as bad weather prevailed. The punt was put out and cruised about two hours, every eifort behig made to save him, but without avail. The deceased, who was unmarried, had been granted a pilot's license, and was considered a very steady m n.

THE BLUE RIBBON ARMY. OPERATIONS AT NEWPORT. Mr E. FenneII presided at a meeting held at the Town-hall, Newport, on Saturday evening, when addresses were delivered by a deputation from the Blue Ribbon Army at Cardin', and some local gentlemen. It was announced that pre- paratory steps wore going- to bo taken In the town for the visit of Mr Booth, the originator of the movement, who will conduct a threa weeks' mission here in December next. The work had already been commenced by friends from Cardiff, and 83 persons were led to take the temperance pledge as a result of the efl'orts already made. It M proposed to continue the meeting-) weekly at the Town-haH, and to organise operations for vi"iting the neglected parts of the town. There were a fair number of persons present, and all seemed impressed with the necessity of carrying on the movement in a similar manner to that which was adopted at Cardiil, where it was stated inestimable good had been done.

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. The Mayor (Mr J. R. Jacob) presided at a special meeting of the Newport Town Council, held on Tuesday. THE ROYA!j VISIT TO WALES. The MAYOR stated at the opening of the pro- ceedings that lie had received an intimation from the borough member (Mr Carbutt) to the etfect that, if proper representation were made to their Royal Highnesses, tlie Prince and Princess of Wales would probably honour the inhabitants of this town by consenting to stop there on their way to Swansea, in the autumn, in order to give an opportu- nity for the presentation of a, loyal address. He, therefore, had much pleasure in mov- ing: "That this council rejoices to learn that their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales intend to honour the Principality with a visit during the ensuing autumn, and ventures most respectfully to request their Royal High- nesses to pause for a short time on their journey at Newport, so as to give the inhabitants of this an- cient borough an opportunity of presenting a, loyal address. Alderman DAvis seconded the motion. The resolution was unanimously adopted, it being understood that upon a, favourable reply being received from the Prince and Princess, a. committee would be appointed to carry out the arrangements. The MAYOR read & letter from Mr Hussey Vivian, M.P., enclosing a. letter from Sir D. Gooch, in reply to the representatious of the de- putation which lately waited upon the directors of the Great Western Railway. It was to the effect that arrangements had been made by which the train, timed to leave London at 5.15 p.m., would depart half-an-hour later, arriving at New- port at the same time as before. Councillor GiBBa, in accordance with previous notice, now moved That No. 11 of the standing orders as to the meetings of the council, and the manner for conducting the pro- ceeding thereof, be amended by adding thereto the words The town clerk shall not place any notice of motion upon the agenda unless the sub- ject matter of the motion intended to be made be set forth in such notice; and in the sum- monses for meetings of the council (other than quarterly meetings) the tow n clerk shall set forth a summary notice, showing the nature of all motions, and of all business to be brought for- ward, whether the same be embodied in the re- port of a committee or not." Two amendments having been proposed and rejected, Councillor Gibbs s motion was eventually carried by 13 votes to 7. The report of the public* works committee and other routine business having received attention, the council rose.

THE STRANGE DEATH IN THE RHONDDA. THE ADJOURNED INQUEST. Mr Thomas Williams, deputy coroner, held an adjourned inquest at the Pentre Hotel, Pentre Rhondda, on Monday afternoon, into the cause of the death of Morgan Jenkins, haulier, Maindy Colliery. It will be remembered that deceased crushed his thumb in the colliery, and mortifica- tion setting in, resulted in his death. Dr. Cuth- bertson submitted that the fatal effects of the case were due to blood poisoning, but I the jury, at the previous bearing, considered the circumstances to be so remarkable as to require further evidence, and Dr James was requested to examine deceased ere his interment. Dr James was now called, and gave the result of his post mortem. Ho connrmed Dr Cuthbertson's view that deceased had died through blood poisoning. The widow was recalled, and asked particularly whe- ther anybody else than Dr Cuthbcrtson Iiad at- tended deceased. She positively denied that there had. But Arthur Davies, a next-door neighbour to deceased,proved the contrary,that a local quack, Thomas Smith, had been sent for on the Sunday before deceased succumbed, and that he had been going to deceased for about a week before he suc- cumbed also, that on the Sunday Smith gave the deceased brandy. The Coroner pointed out to the widow how wrong she was to prevaricate upon the point. A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was then given.

A RHONDDA PUBLICAN AND HIS DOMESTICS. At Pentre (Rhondda) police-court, on Monday, before Mr Gwilym Williams, stipendiary magi- strate, Mary Edmunds, Tonyrefail, was charged with stealing 5s and two bottles of gingerbeer, the property of Philip Parry, landlord of the White Hart Inn, Tonypandy. Mr Walter Morgan, Pontypridd, appeared for the complainant, and Mr David Rosser for the defence. From the evi- dence adduced it seemed that compltunant, a young and unmarried man, had deputed his father and mother to manage tha puMic-house for him. They ha.d tn the!r employ f01' some while a young tvoman called Mary Ann Sweet. She recently left to get married to a collier residing at Pentre, and by name William Sweet. The nuptial knot was tied on Whit-Monday. Defendant was then engaged as a servant instead of Mrs Sweet. A few days afterv/ards complainant's mother w ent away from home, and Mrs Sweet went to= the public-house to assist during her absence. The two women slept together, and complainant, his two brothers, and their father slept in other bedrooms. Defendant was then upstairs, and Mrs Sweet had not left her bedroom, neither Iiad complainant. Complainant said that at an early hour lie de- scended, and left the house to open the butcher's shop. On his return lie found the defendant washing the bar-noor on the outside of the coun- ter. Mrs Sweet was similarly engaged in the parlour. In consequence of something Sweet told I him lie went into the bar he missed two bottles of ginger beer, and on counting the money left in the bar lie found that 3s had been taken out of the till. Upon tins he called the two women before him, and asked them which of them had purloined the missing articles. He threatened to give them into custody for robbery. It was stated that defendant then left the house, although Mrs Sweet did her best to persuade her to stay until Parry's return. Defendant would not, she said, be called a, thief, and went to her father's house at Tonyre- fail. Two days afterwards she came back to Tonypandy, and complainant gave her into custody on the charge now preferred. At tlie Pontypridd police-station, defendant, in the presence of Sergeant Prico and Police- constable Demaid, observed to complainant, I suppose you make this charge against me because I would not promise when I caught you with Mrs Sweet." Defendant next proceeded to say that on running upstairs to fetch something to put over her head whilst she fetched water, she found there Mrs Sweet with complainant. The latter begged her not to tell of the incident, but she declined to make this promise. It had been admitted that defendant and Mrs Sweet had drunk two bottles of ginger beer on the morning m question.— Police-constable Demaid, on being called, said that complainant had oifered to witlidraw the charge against defendant at the police-station if she would withdraw what she had said about him. self and Mrs Sweet, but defendant would not assent to this.—Tlie Bench dismissed the charge.

MELANCHOLY'DEATH NEAR LLANBYTHER. Early on Soturday morning the daughter of Mr Evan Jones, Sychbant Farm, Llanwenog, near Llaubyther, met her death under very heart- rending circumstances. It appears that the de- ceased,aged 18 years, was in the act of drawing water from an open and unfinished pump w hen, unfortunately, she overbalanced herself, and was precipitated to the bottom of the well, a depth of upwards of 35 feet. Her father was from home at f the time, but her mother, who waa laid up with rheumatic fever, hearing her daughter's screams, left her bed, though suffering at the time from acute pain, and proceeded in the direction whence the screams were heard, Mid found that her daughter waa at the bottom of the well. An alarm was at once raised, but the lifeless body of the un- fortunate girl was not brought to the surface until nearly an hour had elapsed.

LOCAL LIQUIDATIONS. FROM TUESDAY NIGHT'S "GAZETTE.' Thomas Davies, Tongwynlais, in Eglwysilan, Glamorganshire, butcher. L. Evans, Miskin-road, Trealaw, m Ystrady- fodwg, Glamorganshire, grocer. Joseph Davies, of Bridge House, Pentre Ystrad, in Y stradyfodwg, grocer.

CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON. Mr Watkins has been elected to first classical scholarship at Jesus College, Oxford, of JB80 a, year, and Mr W. Morris Jones to nrst mathe- matical scholarship of jB80 a year. and Mr R. E. Jones to nrst classical exhibition of £40 & year. There were over 50 candidates from various schools.

jBlO TO .6500.—TOBACCONISTS P&mpMet How to Open a Shop respectably from £]0:- post free.—Address H. Myers and Co., (P81) 109, Euston-road, London, and at BinninJ\:h1\.m. Esta.b. 85 j yettrs. Wbolee MUy. Ø821 i

PENART-11 BOAT CLUB. t TIus c'Fub held severe races on SattO"- day cvonug at Pcnar'h, which ¡dfoded conpide abie entortahiment to a. large number of residMttt and visitors, who were assc.tnbled on t})o I't'.aci) to the events which took p)aco as fo'!ows— FOL'E-OAREU OUTRmGEU RACK.COUr.soft'om PCJI¡),ltb Ptcr :'oad to Boat Club stage by the lifeboat house. No. 1 Crow—Bow, Deacon 8. Girting; 3, Batchelorj struke, Scott cox., W. Deacon. No. 2 Crew—Bow, Wa.ITen; 2, Da!!as 3, Fry stroke. Thomas cox., Pope. After a, very cicsc race, Scott's crow won by 1 length. PAIR OAUKD RACE.—Course from off Beach cot- tage, round S. Wrach buoy and back to Boat Club sta.ge. No. 1 Cie\v.—Bow, GirUng stroke, Da!:as cox. W. Deacon. No. 2 Crew. — Bow, Warren stroke Boelto cox. Pope. No. 1 crew won easily by about eight lengths. RANDAX RACE.—Course same as for pairs. No. 1 Crew.—Bu'.v, llatche1or; SH:ti!s, Ashfordt stroke, Chling Cox, Pope. No. 2 Crew.-Bow, Dea* con sc'.U!s, Thomas stroke, Scott: cox Deacon. No. 2 crew came in nrst, leading by 1 length, but the race was awarded to No. 1 crew, by tha umpire, in consequence of a. foul taking place in roundiug the huoy. UfHKT RACE (HANDICAP)—Course from Boat Club stage, round a mark boat off tha Kymin and back to stage, upsetting opposite Beach Cottage. EvMs, scratch Thomas, 30 sees.; Warren, 45 sees. Fry, 1 minute. After a capital race, in which the upsetting WM done to perfection, affording a vast amount of amusement to the onlookers, Fry and Evans ran a dead heat; Warren next. F&UR-OAUKD iNRiGGEn RACE—Course from tha stage to a moored In the Roads and back again. N.-<. 1 Crew—Bow, Marrvatt; 2, A. HiU; 3, W. HiU: stroke, D. R. Williams; cox., Cunnick. No. 2 Crew- Bow, Strong 2, Bmford 3, Strawson stroke, Dune cau; cox., A. Strong. After a, very excellent race, Williams' crew worn by three lengths.

LOCAL ARMY AND VOLUN. TEER NOTICES. The Landon C'a:e«e, of Tuesday nip-ht, contain* the following -War Omce. Pall Mail, June 28. 24th Foot.—Lieut. the Hon. Uliek de R. R. Roche, to be capt. Vice F. T. HaiUday retired. Dated 18th inst. Second lieut. Henry M. Grahaft.. to be lieut. Vice, the Hon. 17. de R. B. Roche. Dated 18th inst. 41st Foot. — Second Lieut. Richard W. CL Vyvyan to be lieut. Vice J. W. Crookos re- signed. Dated 8th inst. 69th Foot.— Second lieut. Ronald B. Coke, from the 41st Foot, to be lieut. Vice L. S. B. Tristram transferred to the 41st Foot. Dated 16th March last.—Second lieut. Frederick CecU Rynd, from the 41st Foot, to be lieut. Vice 0. J. H. Ball promoted. Dated 8th inst. Militia Infantry and MHitia Artillery.—The Royal South Wales Borderers—-The undermen- tioned second lieutenants to be lieutenants :— Samuel Moreton Thomas, dated 29tk inst. J Charles Price Jones, dated 29th inst. Royal Pembroke. — Edward Denman Thorn- burgh Cropper, Esq., to be captain, dated 29t<t Inst. Volunteers—Rifles.—2nd Glamorgan Corps—- Captain Edward Franklin Thomas resigns hit commission. Dated 29th inst. Commissions signed by tha Lord-Lieutenant d! tha county of the town of Haverfordwest—Georgt. Bough Alien, Esq., to be deputy-lieutenant, date<' 15th inst ;SackvuIe Herbert Owen, Esq., tob() deputy-lieutenant, dated 25th inst.

ALARl\iIING CARHIAGE ACCI DENT AT PEMBROKE. On Monday evening, as Mr Edwin Thomas, auctioneer; Mr W. 0. Hulm, town clerk; and Mr Gilbertson, solicitor, were driving to Pem- broke Dock in a trap belonging to the nrtt- named gentleman, the horse shyed" at t woman, who waa sitting in the hedge between Bush Lodge and the back entrance to Bush House (known locally as the Big Doors "). The animal swerving violently aside, the trap waa brought into violent contact with the wall which runs on one aide of the road. The trap was, of course, wrecked, and the occupants were thrown out. Mr Hulm was picked up with ft broken leg. Mr Thomas sustained some severe cuts on the head, and had one knee-cap displaced. Mr Gilbertson, who, it appears, was riding behind, escaped with only a shaking. The horse galloped madly on to Pembroke Dock, with the remains of the trap hanging on to the har- ness, and nnally pulled up at Mr Thomas't omce door, and there stood quietly. Mr Hulm was conveyed home to Pembroke, where hia injuries were attended to.

THE JEWISH SABBATH QUESTION. At the Aberdare police-court, on Tuesday last —before Messrs John Bishop (stipendiary), R. H. Rhys, and D. E. Williams—a remanded charge of stealing a shirt was heard against a tramp named Jenkin Hughes. The accused was brought up at Merthyr on the previous Saturday, when the absence of the principal witness in the case, Jewish pawnbroker named Jacobs, who carries on business at Ffrwd-crescent, Mountain Ash, a re- mand was ordered at some trouble to the ofnciala and expense to the county, until the following Tuesday. Mr Jacobs, on entering the witness box, was asked to explain his absence on the Satur- day.—Witness: I was not well, sir.—Stipendiary: Was there no reason ?—Well, it was our Jewish Sabbath, and we are forbidden to travel on that day.—Stipendiary That is all nonsense I don't think your religion goes so far as that. This is a work of necessity, and works of that kind ara allowed by all religions.—Mr Rhys And besides, you ought to obey the law of the country in which you reside.—Stipendiary I think your religion even would have excused you.—The witness waa then sworn, and identified the prisoner as the man who on the very day the shirt was lost pawned it at his shop.—The prisoner, who, in reply to tha Magistrates' Clerk's charge, said firmly, I am M innocent as what you arc, sir," was then sentenced to 21 days' incarceration, with hard labour.

TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRA TION AT ABERCARNE. The members of the Abercame Teetotal Asso- ciation celebrated their fourth anniversary on Monday with the usual demonstration, when, deMpite the unfavouraMc weather which prevailed) until the evening there was a strong muster of the friends, of the cause and ample proof wa-e given that it is still gaining ground in this neigh- bcufhood, where it lias thriven so well since tha late secretary, Mr F. W. Brett, and a few other ardent teetotalers started the movement a com- paratively. short tune back. The annual sermons were preached this year by the Rev. J. R. Buckley, vicar of Llandaff; the Rev. D. W. Davies, of Newport; and the Rev. J. Probert. The de- monstration commenced on Monday with tha usual procession, in which between 200 and 300 members (mostly r.dults) joined, and no doubt their numbers would have been greatly increased by the juvenile members of the association, butfoe the rain. The procession was marshalled at the market-place by the president, Mr John Phillips, and marched through the town, Iieaded by the Caerleon Industrial Schools' Band, whose services kindly granted for the occasion by the board of guardians, most of those in the procession also being adorned with the temperance rosette. They were accompanied by the present secretary, Mr. A. E. Davies, who manifests a lively interest in the association, tha ex-secretary (Mr Brett), and other leaders. On the way, a complimentary call was made by the party upon Mi John Green, manager of the Aber. came Tiuworks, and at the residences of Mr Phi- neas James and the Rev. G. W. Watson, where, in each case, they met with a cordial reception. In the afternoon a tea meeting on a grand ecals was held in the Town-hall, probably 1,000 enjoying the good faro. the gathering being SQ, large that they had to be served In relays. Tha annual public meeting was held at the Garn chapel. In the evening, at which there was a hwge attendance, and an enthusiastic spirit appeared to pervade tlie whole assemblage. Mr E. Grove presided, Immediately supported by—the Revs. W. Williams, E. E." Probert, S. Jackson, and W. L. Lang, (travelling secretary of the Baptist Total Abstinence Association),' Messrs Jolin Phillips, F. W. Brett (Llangennoch), E. A. Davies (hon. sec.). W. Davies, Richard Jones, T. Home (Newport), D. Bowen, B. Matthews, W. Lewis, W. H. Jones, W. J. Burris, H. Lipseombe, Mrs Watson, the Missc< Brett, the Misses Budding, &c. Mr Brett having retired from the secretaryship only two month!* ago, was called upon to read the annual report, in which it was Ket forth that the association had never been in a more sound and healthy condition than it was on this, its fourth anniversary. Moreover; its usefulness was extending, and the committee congratulated themembers upon that fact that they had now convinced even thciB strongest opponents that the movement was no nash in the pan," as it had been thought by some at the start. The popularity of their meetings cOlJ{fo.ued, and Much success attendee! them that f passed without tlie addition of some names to the pledge rolls. Special meetingx had also beeu held at frequent Intervals, and th result of these ctforts was that 202 pledges had been received during the year, making a total ot 1,097 received during the four years of the exist- ence of the association. Grateful reference wat made to the valuable services of Dr Scholnold, of Cardiff, and other teetotal leaders, who had de- livered addresses, and the special attention of the inhabitant* was called to the lending library connected with the association, which 0 had not been so freoly made use of as could be wished. The juvenile branch nourished, and the com- mittee hoped that soon every school in tlie district would have a Band of Hope attached to it. Th<t report, which concluded with an appeal for better financial support, drew forth frequent and hearty applause.—Mr John Phillips, in moving it< adoption, alluded to the departure oi Mf Brett, as having caused a gap in th< association which it would be very dimcult to nil—(hear, hear)—whilst they must deeply regret the loss of Mr Budding. (Hear, hear.)— Mr John Davies seconded the motion, and tha report was adopted by acclamation. — Mr T. Home next delivered a stirring address in support of the principles of the cause, and expressed Ilia conviction that this was a model association, and that there was not one in the county with mora ability and power to grapple with the evils it sought to overcome. (Hear, Iiear.) — The Chairman subsequently spoke at some length upon the favourable prospects of tlie temperance cause at the present time, at tlie same time warmly exhorting all ita sup- porters to persevere in their efforts to further every good measure brought forward.—Other speakers followed, and, though considerable disappointment was felt at the unavoidable absence of Mr Hande! Cossham, of Bath, and Dr J. A. Rawlings, o Swansea, who were expected to take part 'in tha proceedings, the gathering proved a.n ençOUfalUD8. aucceaa.

SWANSEA. FATAL AOGtDEMT AT TdE DOC!:3.—A boy Henry Hall, living at 29, Francis row, Poi't Ten- nant, foil off one of tin steajn cranes at the East Dock on Thursday afternoon, and died shortly afterwards from the injuries received. T!ie 1::<:1 was picked up in a cutting, 28 feet deep, when he bad a large cat upon hia lefG temple, and was tpeechlecs. Mr Rees, surgeon, Belle Vue-streot, waa in attendance. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—At the Swansea, bc.rough police-court on Monday, John Stuart wa,s nned 5s and costs for having been drunk and disorderly in Wind-street on tte 25th June.—For drunkenness and an assault, John Shaw was niied 10s a.nd coats. CUTTINS AND WOUNDING BY AWOMAN.-Ma.rtha Lock was charged, in custody, with unlawfully assaulting a.nd wounding a. woman named Caroline Clement. The parties were neighbours in Jockey- street, stad COmplMnaftt, whoa& faea appe&red to be much Injured, alleged that after some dispute between her and the prisoner, the latter threw titones wliich struck her (complainant) in the face. —A number of witnesses were called on each side, and considerable contradictory testimony was given, in the course of which the prisoner's younger sister, a, g'rl of 12 years, stated that she threw the stone which indicted the injury.— Prisoner wa.s eventally ordered to pay a. nne of 40s, with the alternative of a. month, whilst her sister, against whom a, charge was afterwajds pre- ferred, was fined 5s. POLICR INTELLIGENCE.—ALLEGED LICENCING the Swansea Borough police-court fn Tuesday, Henry Morris, Flint Mill Inn, WAS smnmoned for selhng intoxicating liquors during prohibited hours on the 19th inst. A constable, when near the place at half-past 11 on Sunday morning. saw a man named Thomas Brown leave the house with a jug of beer. Defendant, who admitted the oSence, was nned 20a including costs. — Richard Filby, St. Helen's road, who holds an out-door licence, was sum- moned for allowing the consumption of liquor on hia premises, on the 19th June, and also for keeping his house open for the sale of intoxicating liquor during prohibited hours. P.C. Payne said that on Sunday last he watched defendant's house from seven in the morning till 12 o'clock mid-day, during which time 34 persons visited the pla.ce, and remained from one minute to 17 minutes. P.C. Ferryman stated that he saw a man named Hooper drink a glass of porter in the front shop at ten minutes past 12 on Sun- day morning. When witness and Payne went into the house they found the glass which Hooper had used. Defendant now stated to the bench Hooper had only a. bottle of girger- becr, and that the glass which the police dis- covered had been used by his wife, H called Hooper, who awore that he had never drunk any beer upon the premises that morning. After a witness named Llewellyn, an egg dealer, had also given evidence on defendant's behalf, the Chief CO!l"table applied for an adjournment, which was granted. The case will be resumed on Tuesday next. DISREPUTABLE WOMEN.—Annie Gammon, 15, Hill-street, a young girl leading an immoral life, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour for drunkennes! and using obscene language in Mariner-street.—Anne Webb, 15, Little Madoc-street, who had been four times pre- viously convicted, was sentenced to 14 days for having been drunk a.nd riotous in Singleton-street. —Eliza. Lewis, a married woman, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on the New Cut Bridge. Upon a previous conviction against her being proved, she was ordered to undergo 14 days' imprisonment. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—At the borough police- court, on Wednesday, Sarah Jane GriSiths, Fem- daJe, married, was nned 5s and costs for having been drunk and disorderly in Fabian-street, St. Thomas.—Jno. Gimlet, Clydach, refinerma.n, wa-s charged with sleeping in a lodge, the property of Messrs Vivian and Son, North Dock. He was discharged. A TiNPLATE WORKER AND HI3 EMPLOYER.—At the county police-court, Jno. Evans, tinplate worker, summoned Samuel Rees, of the Gorseinon Tinplate Company, for JB8 Is in lieu of a month's notice, and jBl 19s, balance of wages alleged to be due to him. Complainant said that he lived at Gorseinon, and was engaged a.t the tinplate works there on the 28th of March. It was arranged that he should be paid at the rate of 3d per box, and he could turn out from 25 to 35 boxes a day. He submitted particulars of Ms claim, but Mr Law- rence, who appeared for the defendant, complained that he had not had a copy. The matter seemed rather complicated, a.nd the bench adjourned the case for a. week, requesting complainant to supply full and clear particulars on Wednesday next.