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NEWPORT INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. WEEK ENDING AUGUST 14th. 1880. Patients attended at the Dispensary 367 Patients attended at their homes 77 Patients in the Infirmary"during the week. 12 Patients in the Innrmarvdurinar the week. 12 Dr. BREWER, Surgeon for the week. R. H. DOWSE, M.B. House Surgeon. No. of Patients during the week M No. of Vïsitanaid to Patients during: the week. 113 B. COOKE, M.R.C.S Eng., T..S.A. Tond* Visiting Surgeon

NEWPORT BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The Guardians present at the weekly meeting on Saturday were Mr. H. P. Woodruff (chairman) Mr. C. Lyne (vice-chairman) the Revs J. C. S. Darby, J. Davies, D Roberts, C. T. Salusbury Messrs. J. Brown, M. M. Cope, E. Cross, H. R. Evans, W. Evans, J. H. Hillier, E. Jenkins, S. B. Jones, W. Jones (Cefollogell), E. Phillips, W. Price, S. Scard, and E. Thomas. STATISTICS. Newport Union Workhouse.-In the week ending August the 14th, the house contained 266 inmates, in. cluding 58 sick. Died, John Spillane, St. Woolos, aged 48; Daniel Williams, St. Woolos, aged 77. Number in the corresponding week of last year 241. Caerleon Industrial NcAooh.—Hero on the 14th I inst., the numbers were 156, viz., 86 boys and 70 girls; the number in the corresponding period of 1879 being 158. Adtritted 0 discharged 2 receiving industrial training 66 boys and 70 girls. PROFICIENCY AT CAERLEON. It was reported that Dr. Clutterbuck, one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Workhouse Schools, had visited the establishment Caerleon, and found the pro- ficiency of the pupils in writing and arithmetic far below the average, but as regards reading they acquitted themselves fairly. In music they excelled, and the capital way in which the boys were set up," showed that their drill had been well looked after. The Rev. J. C. S. Darby remarking on the report, said that owing to recent occurrences the school was hardly at its best when the Inspector paid his visit. The Rev. D. Roberts I think also that some of the best boys have gone away. Mr. Harding (the governor at Caerleon) I may state that the Inspector came two months before his time. The Chairman said it might not be altogether a bad thing that he did so. A lot of coaching" might be done in two months. A Guardian said there had been no report as to the boys who went to Messrs. Hill and Co's Wire Works. The Chairman Oh, yes, they are doing exceedingly well. ENLARGEMENT OF CAERLEON SCHOOLS. The Rev. J. C. S. Darby then introduced the ques. tion of obtaining money for carrying out the altera. tions at the Caerleon Industrial Schools. The pur. chase of existing premises near the schools would cost zC600, and in addition to this the architects to the Board reported that £4,500 would be wanted to defray the building expenses. Various inquiries had been made as to the cheapest source from which to obtain money, and as the Royal Exchange Insurance Company had offered to lend the required sum at 4|- 4 per cent., repayable principal and interest in 30 yearly instalments of equal amount he thought they could not do better than accept these terms. The Vice-Chairman seconded the motion, and stated that having made inquiries in London, he I thought they could not do better. The Clerk said he might as well add that the Board I were dealing directly with the Company, and would have no commission to pay, in addition to which he might say, from former experience, that the solicitor's charges were moderate indeed. Mr. H. R. Evans did not think the Board could possibly do better than accept the offer of the Royal Exchange Company, especially as they were content that the money should be repaid with interest in thirty annual instalments of equal amount, so that the present generation of ratepayers would have no more to pay than those who came after them. The motion was then carried unanimously. INQUIRY OFFICERS' SALARIES. On the motion of the Rev. D. Roberts, seconded by Mr. W. Price, it was resolved that each relieving officer be paid fl per annum for acting as inquiry officer under the clause of the Elementary Education Act by which School Attendance Committees are appointed by Boards of Guardians. THE QUESTION OF SURCHARGES. The Viee-Chairman called attention to the fact that he had been surcharged two sums of 5s and 7s 6d by the auditor, and he remarked that the action of poor law auditors was so uncertain-whether from caprice or ignorance of the law he did not know-that Guardians hardly knew how to act. A tramp died at Penhow, there was no mortuary, and a poor man allowed the body to be placed in his cottage, and he (Mr. Lyne) granted 5s, which the auditor refused to allow on the ground that the Coroner ought to pay the money, though the latter said it was not his duty to do so. Then there was another case of a body washed ashore in a state of putresence, and it became a question where it should be put until an inquest could be held. Some said the body must be taken to the church, but eventually it was placed in a house and the occupier allowed 7s 6d, which the Coroner would no pay. He did not know what steps they could take in the matter, but he thought it rather a bard case that because heras presiding chairman on the day when the faets were laid before the Board, ordered the money to be paid, he should be surcharged with the amount. They could not let a body lie rotting on tha beach, and what was to be done? The Chairman You were perfectly right in allow- ing the money, and I don't think there will be any question about it when the matter is explained. The Vice-Chairman: But there should not be any question about it. It should not be at the discretion of the Auditor to say I wiU allow it," or I. will not. The Rev. D. Roberts said the best plan would be to do the same thing again, and dispute the Auditor's right to ref ale to pass, the item. The Chairman Oh yes. I should have 00 hesita. tion in doing so. Mr. H R Evans If the Guardians are not fit to be trusted to deal with sums like 5s and 7s 6iit is time they were abolished altogether. The Clerk In the case of the body washed ashore it was clearly a police case,, and the Coroner ought to have paid the money. The Chairman Then we should pass a reflection on the Coroner. The Viee-Chairman: I should be sorry to do that. I should not like to say he is wrong for I don't know. The subject then dropped, and the Board rose.

AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICTING A NUMEROUS CLASS.—The disease; commences with a slight derangement of the stomach, but if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, tae entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existence, until death gives relief from suffering. the disease is often mistaken for other complaints; but,if tha reader will ask himself the following questions, he will be able, to determine whether he himsefl is one of the afflicted. Have of distress, pain, or difficulty of breathing after eating? Is there a dull heavy feeling, attended by drowsiness? Have The eyes a yellow tinge? Does. a thick sticky mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accom- panied by a disagreeable taste ? Is the tongue coated ? Is there pain in the sides and back? Is there a fulness about the right side as if the liver were enlarging ? Is there oostive- ness ? Is there vertigo er dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontal position P Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly coloured, with a deposit after stand nig ? Does food ferment soon after eating, accompanied by flatulence or a belching of gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation of the heart? L^ESE various symptoms may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer in turn as the dreadful disease progresses. If the case be one of long standing, there will be a dry hacking cough, attended after a time by expectoration. In very advanced stages the skin assumes a duty brownish appear- ance, and the hands and feet are covered by a cold sticky perspiration' As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pains appear, and the usual treat- ment proves entirely unavailing against this latter agonising disorder. It is most important that the disease should be promptly and properly treated m its first stages, WHEN A little medicine will effect a cure, and even when it has obtained a strong hold, the true remedy should be persevered in until every vestige of the' disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned and the digestive organs are restored to a healthy conditi n. This disease is called liver com- .t, th: i £ o.,t "nu' distressing complaint is Seigel's Curative Syrup," a vege- tttble preparation made in America.and sold by A. J. WHITE, 21, Farringdon Roau, London, B.C. This syrup strikes at he very foundation of the disease, and drives it, loot and branch, out of the system. 3i2Sj

NEWPORT GAS COMPANY. On Monday the half-yearly meeting of this Oom-I pany was held at the offices in Mill-street. There were present Messrs. T. Gratrex (chairman), E. J. Phillips (deputy-chairman), T. LI. Brewer, H. Farr, and J. Firbank (directors) Messrs. W. Christophers, Hall, Hanford, Jackson, and E. Jones (shareholders), J. Canning (engineer), and E. Marfleet (secretary). The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting, the directors' report and statement of accounts were taken as read. The report was as follows The directors recommend payment of the usual dividends. The directors have added the sum of £ 1,000 out of the balance of profit and loss account to the reserve fund account. A further sum of dEZOO has been added to the depreciation fund to meet the depreciation of works on leasehold lands. The purchase of the additional freehold land has been completed. The engineer reports that the whole of the works are in perfect and satisfactory order. The directors, after mature consideration, have determined to reduce the price of gas from the 30th June last; which will entail a loss to the company, but, looking forward to the probable increase of the town, they trust it will not interfere with future dividends. Messrs. E. J. Phillips and Henry Farr, directors, who retire by rotation, are eligible, aod offer themselves for re-election. Mr. John Cole, auditor, who retires by rotation, is eligible, and offers himself for re- election. The statement of accounts shows that the share capital paid up amounts to -664,898, and of loan capital £ 10,000 total capital, -874,898. The renenue account for the last half-year was as follows :—12,901 600 cubic feet of gas at 3s per 1,000, ^61.935 6s 5,2)6,400 cubic feet at 3s 3d. £ 86017s Id 28,721,400 cubic feet at 3s 6d, £ 5,030 2s 6d; private lamps, on contract and public lighting^. £ 814 12s 2d rent of meters, £ 331 4s 4d residual pro- ducts—coke, tar, ammoniacal liquor, spent lime, &c., .£1.495 14s Id y rents, transfer fees, and interest, J688 Os Id total income for the half-year ending June 30,1880, £ 10,555 16s 3d. On the other -side there was expended in the manufacture of gas, after allowing £ 4614s 3d for the sale of old material, £ 4.369 16s 2d distribution of gas,6955 Os 8d lighting and repairing public lamps. £ 2S8> 4s Id rents, rates, and taxes, 9774 Is 5d management..£677 0s lid; depreciation, discounts, and bad debts, .£818 12s lOd total expenditure, J57.487 16s Id; balance to net ravenue account, .£3,068 Os 2d. The reserve fund amounts to .£5,000, and the depreciation fund to JE400. The Chairman moved the first resolution, viz., That the seal of the Company be affixed to the regis. ter of shareholders and the registered holders of con- solidated stock." Mr. E. J. Phillips seconded the proposition, which was at once agreed to. The Chairman said the second resolution was, "That the report of the directors and statement of, accounts, as previously circulated, be adopted." Mr. Christophers said he had great pleasure in pre- senting,that resolution to the meeting, and he would just take the opportunity of saying that it was to his mind one of the most. satisfactory statements of account and reports that they had ever been called upon to pass mainly because of the proposed reduction in the price of gas to the public. It,, might have been doubtless a gratifying thing to the share. holders of the Company if the report bad simply pro- posed that they should add jE 1,000 to the reserve fund and £ 200 to the depreciation account but it was to his-inind far more satisfactory that with this proposal they had a proposal to reduce the price of gas. It was a matter of obligation for the Company to take care of the public so far as they could consistently with the interest of the shareholders, and, juste-thiak* ing of that element in the report primarily, be had pleasure in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts. Mr Handford seconded the motion, and it was adopted unanimosuly. The Chairman then moved "That dividends at the rate of 5 per cent. on class A stock, 3f on class B stock, and ? on class C shares, for the half-year ending 30th, June, 1880, be declared payable on. the 23rd inst." The proposition was seconded by Mr. Jackson,, and agreed to without comment. The Chairman next proposed." That the transfer of £ 1,000 by the directors from the profit and* loss account to the reserve fund aceount, be confirmed." It was gratifying, as Mr. Christophers had said, that they were enabled to add JEI, 000 to the reserve fund, and yet pay. the usual dividends, notwithstanding the hard times. Mr. Phillips had much pleasure in seconding, the motion to add £1,000 to the reserve fund, bat he wished it to be understood that the money did not come out of the last half-years revenue it was taken from the profit and loss account, and was the ac- cumulation of several years. He wished it distinctly to be understood that the money did not come- out of current earnings. Mr. Christophers Quite so. Mr. Phillips said he mentioned this lest the public might suppose they were able to save XI,000 in the half-year, and also able to reduce the price of gas. As to the reduction, they had made it hoping that there would be an increased consumption of gas, and he bad no doubt the Company would still be able to keep up their dividends but in order to do so there must be a great deal of economy exercised and strict attautkm paid to keeping down expenses as much as possible. As regarded the- reduction in the price of gas, the Mayor and some members of the Town Council waited upon the directors, and,though not apeakiog with authority, they said the state of trade was very bad, and that any concession .to the general public would be appreaiated. The directors considered the matter carefully for some time, and aame to the conclusion that they would not be likely to jeopardise their dividend, though he feared they would not next year be able to add to. their reserve and! depreciation funds. The motion was then adopted. The Chairman proposed the re-election of Messrs. Phillips and Farr, the retiring directors,, aad he warmly acknowledged the regularity with which these gentlemen attended to their duties. Mr. Jackson seconded the proposition, and it was carried. Mr. BhiUips returned thanks, and said he believed the directors all felt they were the servants of the shareholders, and tried to do their best for them. The Chairman propoeed that Mr. John Cole be re- elected auditor. Mr. Handford seconded the proposition, and it was carried; Mr. Christophers proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and directors of the Company for their efficient management of the businesss of the concern and be might be pardoned for taking the opportunity of saying it afforded them pleasure that at the Chair. man's not immature age, he was able to be present at that half-yearly meeting, and also ta bear that he could attend the ordinary meetings of, the directors. (Hear, hear.) The experience which, the Chairman had gained must be of great value in the management of that or any other public concern,, and the share- holders of the Newport Gas Company would share with him the satisfaction he was expressing in seeing the Chairman present, and he hoped in tolerable health, on such an occasion. The general management of the Company's, affairs had been of a character calcu. lated to give the shareholders full satisfaction, and he ^as sure so long as the statement of accounts announ- ced the payment of the maximum dividends, they had abundant reaaon to be satisfied. Mr. Jack3on, who seconded the proposition, endorsed every word Mr. Christophers bad said, and expressed a hope that the Company would go on in,. creasing in prosperity. I The motion was put and carried with applause. The Chairman briefly returned thanks, and took. the opportunity of complimenting Mr. Canning,, the oingineer, on the way in which he discharged his duties This concluded the business. During the informal proceedings which followed the Chairman was heartily congratulated on having attained his 83rd birthday.

TRAFFIC RETURNS. GREAT WESTERN. Week ending Augast 14, 1880 £ 154,355 0 0 Corresponding week, 1879 £147,325 0 0 BRECON AND MERTHYR. Week ending August 14, 1880 .£1,399 3 10 Corresponding week, 1879 £ 1,136 5 4 TAFF VALE. Week ending August 14, 1880 £ 9,412 0 0 Corresponding week, 1879 £ 8,165 0 0 PENARTB HARBOUR, DOCK, & RAILWAY Week ending August 14, 1880 £ 1,967 0 0 Corresponding week, 1879 £ 1,754 0 0 RHYMNEY. Weekending August 14, 1880 £ 3,062 17 2 Corresponding week, 1879 £ 3,206 3 11

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ABERGAVENNY HORSE SHOW AND I AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. I An adjourned meeting of the Society was held at the Angel Hotel on Tuesday, for the purpose of appointing committees and officers for the coming show. There were present—Mr. J. Allen Rolls, M.P., Mr. J. A. Herbert, Colonel Lyne, Captain Ivor Herbert, Mr. Jackson, Mr. J. p. Price, Messrs. John Rogers, Iltyd Gardner, T. Hallen (Raglan), Evan David, Llansantfraed, B. Addis, Bridge, W. B. Partridge, D. R. Jones, Allen, James, and Pritchard, Angel Hotel. Mr. Straker reported that he had now received jE92 towards reducing the debt, including zC5 from Sir Joseph Bailey, Mr. W. Jenkins, WillomrEf,.tl le, Capt. Scott, £ 2. Major J. G. Wheeley £3, Mr. Henry Williams zC2. Mr. Partridge then stated he was authorised to say that Mr. Crawsbay Bailey would increase his subscription X5 in order to remove the incubus. Mr. Cartwright would also give f5, and himself (Mr. Partridge), £5. (Hear, hear.) The following promises were then also made i—Mr. T. P. Price, X2 2s Mr. Allen James, £1 Is; Sir Henry Jackson, £ 5 Mr. H, Jacob, £ 1 0s Colonel Lyne, £ 2 2s Mr. Scanlon, £ 1 la Mr. Stratton, £ 3 Mr. D. R. Jones, jEl Is. Mr. Straker I have sufficient now within jE2. (Hear, hear.) The meeting then proceeded to consider who shouM be elected the president for the year. Several names were mentioned, and ultimately it was resolved to ask Mr. John Ran bury, and if h& refused Mr. Rolls promised to act, A committee of management was next appointed, consisting of Messrs. Evan Davids Captain Herbert, B. Addis, W. B. Partridge, John, Rogers, Captain Rees, Jackson, and Major Herbert. Finance Committee Messrs. Partridge, Scanlon, Rogers, Major Herbert, and Captain Evor Herbert. It was agreed that the Finance Committee should meet on Tuesday ne»t at Mr. Straker's office in the forenoon, to consider the finances and the amount which could be set apart for prizes, and' to report to the Committee of Management to sit in the afternoon. 18Agood deal of discussion arose as to the sum which could be offered in prizes, and make sore of not getting into debt again this year. It was feared that X501of the prizes would have to be struck off. The question, however, was left to the Committee. Mr. Rolls thought they had too long a programme of jumping trials the class for four-year-old hunters might be dispensed with. In this Mr. Rogers and Mr. Partridge concurred. Mr. Partridge also suggested that prizes for grass- fed animals, should be substituted for those offered for cattle in high condition. (Hear, hear.) The meeting then terminated with a vote of thanks 30 the Chairman.

THE IRON TRADE. The iron trade maintains the recent improvement the wool trade is getting better, and the cotton trade is. firm. This is the substance of last week's markst reports, though there may be one or two exceptions. The manufactured iron trade is quiet at Barnsley, but there is no decline as regards pig, for which a good deal of ore is imported from Lincolnshire. There is a I very steady tone in the bematite iron trade of Barrow. Bessemer and forge iron are in fair request, and other qualities of hematite are in demand. Prices are steady, and the tendency is still towards an improve. ment. At Darlington the iron trade has been pretty steady, and the manufacturing iron trade fairly active, with firm prices and no inclination to accept less money. Although at Middlesbrough No. 3 Cleveland I pig sold on Saturday at 6d to 9d cheaper than on Tuesday, the trade is in a healthier state than it has been for several years, and the shipments show an increase. A more buoyant feeling prevailsin Newport; steel rails are firm, at £6 10s to 96 15s. and bars and other descriptions have proportionately advanced. Railway companies have placed several large orders with Sheffield firms for steel rails, and the heavy trades generally are improving in tone. The iron trade is firm in South Shropshire at Stoke, orders for finished iron are coming in somewhat freely, with growing indications of a continued improvement, and from Wolverhampton we read that the iron trade con- tinues steady, more time being made at the mills and forges, manufacturers' quotations being very firm and in some cases higher.

THE CORN TRADE. The The Mark Lane Express says -I The favour. able weather of the past week has to some extent relieved the farmer's anxiety with regard to his wheat crop Harvest has been commenced under far more favourable conditions than anticipated ten days ago and reaping machines have been busily engaged on the I wheat-fields throughout the southern counties. Probably early deliveries of new English wheat and heavy shipments from America have caused the Market-lane trade to move within very narrow limits, and the same causes have also affected provincial j markets. The range of value of English wheat is not only determined by the yield or quality of the crop, but is also dependent in a great measure on the require- ) ments of the various European countries which need to supplement their native growths There is, however, little hope for farmers of high prices during the coming season, seeing that harvest prospects abroad are far more promising than last year. Some activity pre- vailed in wheat at Matk-lane on Monday last, but it was transient, and dulness has again supervened. Maize remains unaltered, and there has been a fair business passing in oats, notwithstanding the heavy arrival, albeit at a slight reduction in prices."

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f NEWPORT POLICE INTELLIGENCE. OOUNTY POLlOK-SATURDAY. [Magistrates T. GRATREX, Esq., and F. J. HALL, Esquire.] EMBRYO THIEVES.—Tw« boys named Eli Evans and John Moore were summoned for trespassing in the garden of Sarah Ann Wall at Maindee, on the 8th inst. The boys were seen in the garden throwing stones at the apple trees. The defendants, who pro- fessed pentitence, were allowed to go on paying costs. WOMEN'S QUARRELS. — Alice Budding summoned Catherine Seaborne for assaulting her. Both women live at Risca and are neighbours, and the assault was said to have been committed on the 5th inst. After hearing evidence on both sides, complainant and defendant were each bound over to keep the peace for six months. INEBRIATES.—William Inking and Thomas Thomas were each fined 5s for drunkenness. LARCENY AT REDWICK. — William Smith was ch rged with stealing a whip-thong, the property of William Waters, P.C. Ferris, of Magor, received information of the robbery, and on Wednesday he apprehended the prisoner with the thong in his possession. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one day's imprisonment. BOROUGH POLICE.—MONDAY. [Magistrates The MAYOR, A. J. STEVENS, and T. P. WANSBROCGH Esquires.] William Miles, on bail, was charged with being drunk and damaging a wall. P.C. Russell stated tkat on Friday night he saw the defendant saleep. in Pentonville and woke him up. Miles was very drunk, but he staggered along as far as Dos-road, when be lay down and went to sleep again. Witness aroused him a second time, and defendant then became violent. He threw down about two feet of coping stones and made such a disturbance that the constable locked him up. He was fined 108 6d. WEDNESDAY. [Magistrates R. G. CULLUM: and T. P. WANS- BROUGH, Esquires.] A MAGISTERIAL COMPLAINT. —Mr. Cullum took his seat punctually at 11 o'clock, and complained that neither a second magistrate nor the Superintendent of Police was- present. He said he could not have his time wasted in that way, and Superintendent Sinclair showed a great want of respect to the Bench by not being in attendance at 11 o'clock. When the Superin- tendent came in Mr. Cullum said, I think you might make arrangements to be here, or have some one to represent you* It is very discourteous.-Superinten- dent Sinclair I was waiting for the Mayor, who will be here directly, Sir.—Mr. Cullum I cannot help that. I cannot have my time wasted. The business was then proceeded with, Mr. Cullum being joined at 11.25 by Mr. Wansbrough. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. — John Sanders, summoned for being drunk at the Rodney Arms public-house on Sunday evening, was ordered to pay 7s costs. P.C. May proved the charge. ASSAULTING A Boy. — Frank Collier, a native of Frome, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a little boy.-P.C. Pym stated that at 6.30 on Tuesday evening he saw the prisoner in High- street, near Gregory's eating-house. He was very drunk, and used bad- language towards everypasser.by. Prisoner also picked up a little boy and threw him violently on to the pavement. -Sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE.—John Williams, employed by a contractor under the Corporation, was summoned for being drunk whilst in charge of a borse and watering cart on Wednesday at DOOn.-The Bench fined defendant 21s, or 28 days in default of payment. VIOLENT ASSAULT ON THE POLICE.—John James, a respectable-looking young man, described as an up- holsterer, on bail, was charged with being disorderly in North-street, and assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty.-P.C. Badger deposed that at a quarter to one o'clock ow Tuesday morning. he was standing near the wall m North-street, when the pri. soner and a young woman came along. Prisoner asked witness what he was standing there for," an&accused him of being drunk. Badger requested him. to go away, whereupon the prisoner struck him,tore his ooat, and behaved violently* Witness took James into custody the prisoner threw him down, and when he (witness) was on the ground he was kicked by the young woman and some of James's friends. At last assistance arrived, but it became necessary- to give prisoner the frog's march" before they could get him to the police-station.—Rrisoner received a goodcharac- ter from his employer, Mr. Garrett, as a quiet, civil, respectable young man J'—Mr. Cullum That being your experience of him what do you say about this conduct on Tuesday ?—Mr. Garrett: I can only say I am. greatly surprised. He is a quiet young,man,— The Bench inflicted a fiue of 20s including costs, and told James that but fop- his good character be would have been sent to gaol without the option of a penalty. ALLEGED STABBING CASE. — William Osborn. and John Jones, two smart young men of colour,, were charged with cuttildg-and wounding Georgo- Aintonig on board the steamship- Lord Bute, the day prior.- Prosecutor was said to be in a weak state, and on the advice of Mr. R. Cooke, Burgeon, the hearing was adjourned until Friday. THRASHING AN IMPOSTER. — James Deasy and Michael Clark, respeetably-attired sailors were brsaght up in custody charged with violently assaulting Thos. Shield, another sailor.-P.C. Davies stated that on Monday afternoon last he saw prosecutor. lying in Caroline-street quite.,unconscicfus, and a medical man advised his removal to the Infirmary. Later in the day, from information received, witness apprehended the prisoners, and charged them with assaulting a man unknown, for at that time he had not ascertained who prosecutor was. Deasy said, "I struck him, but did not kick him," and Clark answered "I am inno- cent."—Prosecutor stated that be was- in, company with Deasy on Monday, and they went to a public- house where he (Shield) borrowed one shilling of the prisoner. Clark joined them, they had some beer, and then Deasy enquired whether he had got a ship. Prosecutor replied that he had, and. Deasy asked, "Can you get a berth for my companion V to which he answered "Ikwill try." On leaving the public. house Deasy asked for his shilling, whea witness gave him 6d. and said he should have the balance after he had signed articles. Deasy then struck him several times, knocked him down and kicked him in the ribs repeatedly. A. woman named Louisa Hood stated that she saw Deasy kick Shield in, the side, and on prosecutor becoming unconscious Deasy said, "Oh, come, get up you are only shamming this is what you do after spending men's sixpeaces and shillings". Amelia Ann Davies also swore that Deasy kicked Shield. She did not see Clark do anything, but he said to Deaso, Wire in you if you don't give it him I will." This witness added that the assault caused great indignation in the locality, and an Irish- woman, a. neighbour of hers, vowed she would thrash Deasy herself if a man could not be found to do the job.—Mr.. R. H. Dowse, house surgeon at the Infir- mary, said prosecutor was admitted on Monday after- noon suffering from a blow on the left side of the stomach over the ribs. There were no external marks of violence, and there did not appear to be any serious injuries.—Deasy, when called upon for his defence, repeated the statement made by him when taken into custody. He also stated that Shield was an impostor, who went about swindling sailors. He called a num- ber of seamen who informed the Bench that Shield bad represented himself as a mate authorised to ship a crew, and got from them their discharge notes and money for beer.-Deasy was fined 30s, or 28 days and Clark 10s, or 14 days.

CARDIFF ANNUAL REGATTA. This eveat came off on W ednesday. In consequence of the tido-.not serving early, the start was arranged to take place about one o'clock, bat the water was then not sufficient. The course planned out for the first four races was from the Committee's boat at the end of the Gutway, round the Fat Holmes, the Lightship, and the East Cardiff buoy, to finish at the Committee's I boat. In consequence of the illness of Captain Bellis, Captain Mark acted as starter. The tide at two o'clock was up sufficientlv for- the third and fourth class boats to get off, and when they were got well-clear of the Gut ways-the second and fir&t class were started. In the second class the Glance and Madcap got under way the quickest. In the open race the Ani'at. the Polly, and the J. N. Knapp led the way. As soon as the boats left the Gutway the north-east wind carried them at a fine speed to -the south oF the Blat Holmes. All of them had every stitch of canvas set. Had the tide been with them they would have sped away still more rapidly. On rounding the Elat Holmes tacking became necesaany, and the distanue-from the Flat Holmes to the l.iglit- ship was accomplished by a series of long and short tacks, in which* the best skilled men had the advan- tage. In the open race the contest seemed to b& between the Aiiita and the Polly, although the others were not far behind. When the whole had been got off, about half-past two o'clock, the committee-boat left and went straight for the Light-ship, and there waited for the arrival of the boats. A large number of persons were on board, and also on board the Lady; Mary, which accompanied the pilot boats on their oourse. At Fdnarth there was a large number of visitors to witnese the rowing and swimming matches in connection with the regatta. The following are the results of the regatta :— Open race, for cutter-rigged pilot boats belonging to the Bristol Channel—1st, Polly 2nd, Anita 3rd, Annetti Annie— 4th, J. N. Knapp Gharlotle Anni*- and Excel also started. This was a splendid race Polly woa by. 44 minutes, Anita beating Annetta Annie by four minutes. Second racej. for Cardiff pilot boats not exceeding 37ft. keel—1st, M. and E.; 2nd, Glance 3rd, Vivid; 4th, Madcap. A good race won by four minutes, Vivid three minutes behind Glance. Third race, for Cardiff pflot boats not exceeding 33ft. keel—1st, Ruth-, 2nd, Francis Lizzie and Vem* also started Ruth beat Francis by two minutes. Fourth race, for Cardiff pilot boats not exceeding 29ft. keel—1st,. Prince Royal; 2nd, Lottie; 3rd, Edith 4th, Minnie. Prince Royal beat Lottie by nine minutes.

VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENTS, FIRST MON. RIFLE CORES. I Detachment orders tor the week ending 28th of August, 1880. j MONDAY—CLASS firing, 3rd clas3 recruits, at 4.30 p.m. TUESDAY—Company and recruit drill at 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—Recraits drill at 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Corps shooting, commencing with reorudts at 7.30 a.m. In uniform. FRIDAY—Company and recruits drill at 7.30 p.m. THIRD MON. RIFLE CORPS. Detachment orders for the week ending. 28th August, 1880. MONDAY—Company drill at 8 p.m. TUESDAY-—Recruits drill at 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY-Class firing at 4 p.uu Recruits drill at 8 p.m. THURSDAY—Recruits drill at 8 p.m. FRIDAY-Company drill at 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Class firing at 4 p.m.

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MARRIAGE OF LORD EDWARD SOMERSET. On Tuesday morning, at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, was solemnised the marriage of Lord Edward Somerset, Royal Horse Guards, fourth son or the Duke of Beaufort, K.G., with Miss Fanny Juha Dixie, youngest daughter of the late Sir Alex. Beau- mont Churchill Dixie, Bart., and sister of the present baronet. There were present the Duke and DuchesS of Beaufort, Lady Dixie, Lord and Lady Lender borough, the Marquis of Worcester, Lady Florence Dixfe, Hon. C. and Mrs. Adderley, Capt. and Mrs. Park-Yates, Hon. Mr. Curzon, Col. Kingscote, and other relatives and the following brother officers of the bridegroom's regiment:—Col. Cecil Ives, Lord Arthur Somerset, Mr. F. C. Strickland Constable, Mr. Sharpies, Mr. Harpley, Mr. T. Miller, Mr. McAlpine, &c. The marriage was celebrated before half-past eleven o'clock. Some time before the wed- ding party assembled, a corporal major and six non- com,missioned officers, with 30 troopers of the bride- groom's regiment, entered the church and lined the way from the north door to the communion table, by which the bridal procession passed. The bride on her arrival was received by Sir Beaumont Dixie (her brotherr by whom she was afterwards given away), and three bridesmaids, namely, Miss Woollaston, Miss Adderley, and Miss Langri&h. The bride wore a dress i composed of white duehesse satin, trimmed with 1 Brussels point and Chatelaine of natural orange bios- 1 soms, and veil of Brussels lace over a wreath of real 1 orange blossoms and stephanotis, fastened with a large diamond star. Her jewels were a pearl necklace and a diamond pendant, a gift from the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, and a diamond and pearl brace- let, a present from the Marquis of Queensbury. The bridesmaids wore costumes of cream satin, draped with mousselaiae de soie, trimmed with coffee-coloured Bace, ruby velvet Tam O'Shanter hats, and each wore a gold mouse an4 pearl acorn bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of deep red roses and carnations. Lord Edward Somerset had arrived just before the bride, attended by his best man, Mr. G. L Wickham, R. H. G. The nuptial rite was per- formed by the Rev. B. L. Astley, M.A., rector of Cadeby, Leicestershire, brother-ia-law of the bride. After the registration of the marriage Lord Edward and his bride left the church, the organist playing Mendelssohn's Wedding March." The wedding breakfast was given by the bride's siater, Mrs. Park- Yates, at her house in Cork-street, Burlington-gar- dens. Early in the afternoon the newly.wedded cou- ple took their departure for Bognor.

BISHOP RYLE AND PROTESTANISM. In this month's Chwvhman there is anarticle signed "J. C. Liverpool," but written, it may be, before Canon Ryltl, as he will long still be familiarly known, had the high office of a bishop conferred upon him. The article is entitled James II and the Seven Bishops," but in view of Canon Ryle's elevation it has somewhat more than an historical interest- Some men, he says, will do anything in these times to whitewash the Church of Rome, but he had searched up every authority he could on the era under discussion, and he had come to the conclusion that it was not jealousy of the Dissenters, but dislike to Popery, which actuated the conduct of the Seven Bishops, and they had supplied an unanswerable proof that the real, loyal, honest, old-fashionned High Churchman disliked Popery as much as any school in the Church." The immense popular enthusiasm with which the verdict of acquittal of the Seven Bishops was greeted, Bishop Ryle says, was entirely because it was thoroughly understood that in refusing the King's declaration of indulgence they had done a great deal to prevent the recurrence of Romish supremacy, and it was to the prosecution and acquittal of the Seven Bishops that J amas II owed the loss of his crown. Drawing lessons from these events, the right rev. pre- late says It is false to say, as some of the advo- cates of Ritualism constantly say, that those who oppose them want to narrow the limits of the Church of -England. I have always allowed and do allow that our Church is largely comprehensive and that there « TOAmrlOT u0ne8t High, honest Low, aud honest Broad Churchmen withini her pale. But I firmly maintain tnat tiifi comprGtieiisiveiiesa CKnrpK has limits, and that those limits ae« the Thirty-nine Articles and the Prayer-book. Con- troversy and religious strife are no doubt j odious things; but these are times when they J are a positive necessity. Unity and peace are very f delightful, but they are bought too dear if they are' bought at the expense of truth. There is a vast amount of maundering, childish, weak talk. days in some quarters about unity and P^p^'yj Of I cannot reconcile with the language of for. one thing I am certain.. Whether men Will ward or not to oppose the Romanising movenie these days, if the Church of England cannot get rid Of the revived Popi&ht Mass and the revived detestable confessional, the people of this land will soon get rid of the Established Church of England.

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